EPA Finalizes Revisions to NSPS and NESHAP for Petroleum Refineries

July 14th, 2016 Regulatory Updates

Action Forcing Change Summary
EPA is finalizing several revisions the NESHAP and NSPS for petroleum refineries. First, the final rule adjusts the compliance date for regulatory requirements that apply at maintenance vents during periods of startup, shutdown, maintenance or inspection for sources constructed or reconstructed on or before June 30, 2014. Second, the rule amends the compliance dates for the regulatory requirements that apply during startup, shutdown, or hot standby for fluid catalytic cracking units (FCCU) and startup and shutdown for sulfur recovery units (SRU) constructed or reconstructed on or before June 30, 2014. Finally, the rule makes technical corrections and clarifications to both the NESHAP and the NSPS for petroleum refineries.

For full text of 81 FR 45232, click here.

Related Citations
40 CFR 60, Subpart Ja; 40 CFR 63, Subpart CC; 40 CFR 63, Subpart CC, Table 11; 40 CFR 63, Subpart UUU; 40 CFR 63.1563(a)(1); 40 CFR 63.1563(a)(2); 40 CFR 63.1563(b); 40 CFR 63.641