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Benzene Transfer Operations: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

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Rule Summary

The March 1990 National Emission Standards for Benzene Transfer Operations controls hazardous air emissions when benzene is loaded into take trucks, railcars, or marine vessels at benzene production facilities and bulk terminals. 

Rule History

10/31/1990 – Final Rule; Correction

04/03/1990 – Federal Register Corrections

03/07/1990 – Final Rule

09/14/1989 – Proposed Rule

Related Rules

Gasoline Distribution MACT and GACT: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) - 40 CFR 63 Subparts R, BBBBBB & CCCCCC

Bulk Gasoline Terminals: New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)

Marine Vessel Loading Operations: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

Guideline Series: Control of Volatile Organic Emissions From Bulk Gasoline Plants

Control of Volatile Organic Compound Leaks From Gasoline Tank Collection Systems

Design Criteria For Stage I Vapor Control Systems Gasoline Service Stations

Control Of Hydrocarbons From Tank Truck Gasoline Loading Terminals

Additional Resources

Benzene NESHAP FAQ Handbook for Subparts BB and FF