EPA Adopts Tougher Air Rules For Gasoline Storage, Distribution Facilities

EPA has finalized tougher air standards for thousands of bulk gasoline storage and distribution facilities largely as proposed, tightening emissions limits for hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from tanks, but also easing the rule somewhat in response to industry criticism over small facilities’ ability to comply. In a final rule announced March 14, following its signature by EPA Administrator Michael Regan Feb. 29, EPA imposes tougher national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for both...