Equipment Leaks of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in Petroleum Refineries: New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) - 40 CFR 60 Subparts GGG & GGGa
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Rule Summary
The standards of performance control equipment leaks of volatile organic compounds in the synthetic organic chemicals manufacturing industry (SOCMI) and in petroleum refineries. The standards apply to:
- SOCMI facilities constructed, reconstructed or modified after January 5, 1981, and
- Petroleum refineries constructed, reconstructed, or modified after January 4, 1983, and
- Petroleum refineries constructed, reconstructed, or modified after November 7, 2006 (subpart GGGa).
Rule History
06/02/2008 – Proposed Rule (73 FR 31416) & Direct Final Rule (73 FR 31372)
11/16/2007 – Final Rule (72 FR 64860)
11/07/2006 – Proposed Rule (71 FR 65302)
05/30/1984 – Final Rule
01/04/1983 – Proposed Rule
Related Rules
Control Of Volatile Organic Compound Leaks From Petroleum Refinery Equipment
Control Of Refinery Vacuum Producing Systems, Wastewater Separators and Process Unit Turnarounds
Risk and Technology Review and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
Additional Resources
Alternative Means of Emission Limitation for Leak Detection and Repair