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Benzene Waste Operations: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

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Rule Summary

These standards apply to equipment and processes at certain chemical manufacturing plants, coke byproduct recovery plants, petroleum refineries, and facilities that treat, store, or dispose of waste generated by those facilities. 

See the regulations below for more details.

Rule History

12/04/2003 - Final Rule; Amendments

02/06/2003 - Partial Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule

11/12/2002 - Proposed Rule

03/07/1990 - Final Rule

Additional Resources

Benzene NESHAP FAQ handbook for Subparts BB and FF