Posts filed under Environmental Issues

MCDOT to Hold Three US 29 BRT (in Montgomery County, Maryland) Open Houses in March

Learn more about the Bus Rapid Transit system planned for US 29 at an open house. Attend one of the events on March 15, 20 or 21 in Silver Spring or White Oak.

(Details about the open houses can be found by clicking on the RIA Blog "Title" above, or the RIA Blog "Source" below)
Posted on March 6, 2018 by Jonathon Kerester and filed under Environmental Issues, Urban Planning, Montgomery County, Transportation Issues and tagged US 29 BRT.

MCDOT to Hold Public Hearing on February 28th to Consider Creation of Purple Line Parking Impact Areas

MCDOT wants public input on a proposal to create several new Residential Permit Parking Areas (RPPAs) in East Silver Spring in neighborhoods within 4,000 feet of Purple Line light rail stations.

 

  *Public Hearing Notice.
  *RPPA Frequently Asked Questions:
    English and En Espanol.
  *RPPA Guidelines Executive Regulation.
  *Map of Proposed RPPA Areas.

 

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Jonathon Kerester and filed under Environmental Issues, Montgomery County and tagged Purple Line Parking.

The Mold-Specific Quantitative PCR test can be very valuable in buying a house.

MOLD-SPECIFIC QUANTITATIVE PCR

A DNA-based testing method.

Mold-Specific Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (MSQPCR) is a fast and highly accurate method for identifying and quantifying molds. It is a very valuable test is buying a house.

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Sponsored Content from the Baxter Group, Inc.
Posted on February 26, 2018 by Jonathon Kerester and filed under Environmental Issues, Buyers, Home Prices, Sellers and tagged Mold.

What did you breathe today?: Lead-based Paint (sponsored post)

Buildings built before 1978 are much more likely to have lead-based paint. Lead is a naturally occurring element in the earth, but it is known to cause cardiovascular effects, increased blood pressure, decreased kidney function, behavior and learning problems in children, hearing problems, anemia, and more.
Federal law requires real estate agents to provide specified important information about lead-based paint before a prospective buyer is obligated under a contract to purchase.

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Posted on February 20, 2018 by Jonathon Kerester and filed under Home Remodel, Home Renovation, Environmental Issues and tagged Lead-based Paint.