Chemical Makers Cite Court Ruling In Push To Delay EPA Air Rule

August 31, 2004
A group of chemical companies is citing an appeals court ruling last year in urging EPA to delay implementation of part of a major air toxics rule and conduct an administrative review of the measure even as the agency continues settlement talks with the industry over the rule. The Aug. 11 petition , filed by Clariant America, Eastman Chemical Company and Rohm & Haas Company, asks EPA to stay the application of the leak detection and repair (LDAR) requirements of...


Not a subscriber? Sign up for 30 days free access to exclusive environmental policy reporting.