Moss Landing Air: What air monitoring/sampling is required during Vistra's battery removal work?
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EPA is requiring air monitoring and air sampling to protect nearby residents and workers during the battery removal process.
Vistra is required to implement air monitoring and air sampling during the demolition and battery handling activities. In the event of a fire, in addition to continuing to have a private firefighting company on-site 24/7, Vistra will implement an EPA-approved emergency response plan and EPA may direct Vistra to conduct additional air monitoring and air sampling.
Air monitoring is continuous, meaning it is in real time. It looks for:
- PM2.5
- PM10
- Hydrogen fluoride
Air sampling is done each day and looks for:
- Aluminum
- Asbestos fibers
- Cobalt
- Copper
- Manganese
- Nickel
For more information about community safety, see our EPA Factsheet: Keeping the Community Safe (pdf) .