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Here is a press release from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

I downloaded the press release from the PR On-Line BBS in Maryland at
410-363-0834.

 Stage I Ozone Pollution Watch Issued by the Virginia Department
of Environmental Quality
 To: City Desk
 Contact: Dan Salkovitz of the Virginia Department of Environmental
          Quality, 804-786-6851

   RICHMOND, Va., July 23  -- The Virginia Department of 
Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a stage I ozone pollution
watch for the Richmond area.  The maximum pollutant standard
index (PSI) for ground-level ozone through 4 p.m. today was
85.  This level of ozone is moderate.  Public health should
not be affected.  The stage 1 ozone pollution watch means that
conditions are favorable for ozone levels to increase.
   Ground-level ozone concentrations should decrease this evening
as the sun goes down but may increase again tomorrow mid-day
ad afternoon.  The DEQ recommends that residents in the affected
area voluntarily minimize automobile use by using public
transportation and car pools this afternoon and tomorrow if
possible to help keep ozone levels from becoming unhealthful.
Industrial facilities are also encouraged to reduce inessential
air pollution emissions which may contribute to the formation
of ozone.
   If the situation worsens, a stage II health advisory will
be issued.
   The next update will be issued tomorrow afternoon or earlier
if needed.
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