00000nam 2200000zi 4500 9.942924 CaOODSP 20241203113656 m o d f cr |n||||||||| 240118e198501##onca ob f|0| 0 eng d CaOODSP eng rda CaOODSP n-cn--- CW66-1574/1985E-PDF Sullivan, W. H., author. The disposal of railway cross ties (an internal report) / by W.H. Sullivan. [Ottawa] : Renewable Resources Extraction & Processing Division, Industrial Programs Branch, Environment Canada, January, 1985. 1 online resource (115, [6] pages) : illustrations text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Digitized edition from print [produced by Environment and Climate Change Canada]. "Draft 2." Includes bibliographical references. "Regional office personnel were concerned that the open burning of railway ties, particularly those treated with pentachlorophenol could result in unacceptable atmospheric emissions, possible emissions of polycyclic organic matter CPOM) was of particular concern. Upon investigation it became evident that this concern was not limited to one region; that it had nationwide implications. The purpose of this report is to support the Regions in their dealings with the railways, the provincial governments, and miscellaneous groups, by providing background information. In addition to the pentachlorophenol treated ties it became evident that creosote treated ties were also of concern. Initially, adequate data did not surface. Consequently it became necessary to generate data internally; two railway tie burning experiments were conducted, one for pentachlorophenol and one for creosote treated ties"--Introduction, page 3. Railroad ties Canada. Air Pollution Canada. Chemins de fer Traverses Canada. Air Pollution Canada. Canada. Environment Canada, issuing body. PDF 4.07 MB https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2024/eccc/cw66/CW66-1574-1985-eng.pdf