Marine Vessel Loading Operations: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
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Rule Summary
EPA's final rule will reduce emissions of air toxics by approximately 4,500 tons annually. These pollutants include benzene, toluene, hexane, xylene, and ethyl benzene. Benzene is a known human carcinogen, and the other toxic compounds have been associated with adverse health effects, including central nervous system damage, developmental effects, and respiratory problems. Air toxics are those pollutants that are known or suspected of causing cancer or other serious health effects.
Rule History
04/21/2011 – Final Rule (April 2011) (pdf) (564 KB)
10/21/2010 – Proposed Rule (October 2010) (pdf) (536 KB)
09/19/1995 – Final Rule (September 1995) (pdf) (357 KB)
05/13/1994 – Proposed Rule (May 1994)
Additional Resources
Marine Tank Vessel Loading: 1995 Air Toxics Regulation Fact Sheet
View the supporting documents in the docket folder to find additional related documents to the rules.
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