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Proposed RuleSignificant2014-121672014-06-30

Petroleum Refinery Sector Risk and Technology Review and New Source Performance Standards

Environmental Protection Agency

Abstract

This action proposes amendments to the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for petroleum refineries to address the risk remaining after application of the standards promulgated in 1995 and 2002. This action also proposes amendments to the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for petroleum refineries based on the results of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) review of developments in practices, processes and control technologies and includes new monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements. The EPA is also proposing new requirements related to emissions during periods of startup, shutdown and malfunction to ensure that the standards are consistent with court opinions issued since promulgation of the standards. This action also proposes technical corrections and clarifications for new source performance standards for petroleum refineries to improve consistency and clarity and address issues raised after the 2008 rule promulgation. Implementation of this proposed rule will result in projected reductions of 1,760 tons per year (tpy) of hazardous air pollutants (HAP), which will reduce cancer risk and chronic health effects.

Action & Dates

Action
Proposed rule.
Dates
Comments. Comments must be received on or before August 29, 2014. A copy of comments on the information collection provisions should be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on or before July 30, 2014.

CFR References

Topics

Administrative practice and procedureAir pollution controlEnvironmental protectionHazardous substancesIncorporation by referenceIntergovernmental relationsReporting and recordkeeping requirementsVolatile organic compounds

Public Comment

Comments Close
2014-08-29

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Environmental Protection Agency 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63 [EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0682; FRL-9720-4] RIN 2060-AQ75 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: This action proposes amendments to the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for petroleum refineries to address the risk remaining after application of the standards promulgated in 1995 and 2002. This action also proposes amendments to the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for petroleum refineries based on the results of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) review of developments in practices, processes and control technologies and includes new monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements. The EPA is also proposing new requirements related to emissions during periods of startup, shutdown and malfunction to ensure that the standards are consistent with court opinions issued since promulgation of the standards. This action also proposes technical corrections and clarifications for new source performance standards for petroleum refineries to improve consistency and clarity and address issues raised after the 2008 rule promulgation. Implementation of this proposed rule will result in projected reductions of 1,760 tons per year (tpy) of hazardous air pollutants (HAP), which will reduce cancer risk and chronic health effects. DATES:   Comments. Comments must be received on or before August 29, 2014. A copy of comments on the information collection

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Citation: 79 FR 36880