Phase-in motorcycle emissions controls face scrutiny
A California air smog board public hearing weighed phase-in motorcycle emission limits set to 10 HC g/km by 1978 five by 1980 and one by 1982. Industry representatives argued the one hydrocarbon standard is technologically impossible and economically harmful, while supporters cited EPA proposals as feasible. staff favored EPA rules, noting two-stroke bikes cannot meet the one hydrocarbon standard before 1988.
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Auto-safety standards fail to reduce injuries say researchers
San Francisco AP reports that 10 of 16 occupant protection standards lack data proving injury reduction. Michigan researchers Donald Huelke and James O’Day urged a formal review by scientists and government and industry reps. They warned some standards offer little benefit and may create new risks such as jammed doors.
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Youth killed in dune buggy crash in Granada Hills
Northridge youth Richard A. Mageman, 16 or 1 year old, died after being thrown from a dune buggy that overturned near Granada Hills around midnight. Driver Jeffrey Warren, 21, and passenger Glen Birch, 18, were injured. Warren faced investigation for drunken driving, taken to County USC Medical Center for treatment.
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Emissions drop shown for LA county refineries since 1967
CARB staff report shows overall hydrocarbon emissions from Los Angeles County refineries fell about 50 percent from 1967 to 1987, with 106.8 tons daily in 1987 down from 52.5 tons in 1973, driven mainly by engine exhaust improvements and diesel primemovers.
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