Large manufacturers must adhere to strict emission limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Clean Air Act. In order to meet these standards, some plants must reduce the number of harmful chemicals used during the production…
Understanding VOCs, HAPs, and Emission Regulations
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) are released when chemicals vaporize into gas. These pollutants contribute to ground-level smog, which is harmful to human health and toxic to the environment. To…
Understanding VOCs, HAPs, and Emission Regulations.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) are released when chemicals vaporize into gas. These pollutants contribute to ground-level smog, posing serious health risks to humans and causing long-term environmental damage. To…
Paints and coatings are used in many manufacturing processes and are responsible for a significant amount of VOC emissions, which are regulated under strict environmental laws (e.g., the Clean Air Act).
One of the most effective ways to lower the…
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) are common air pollutants emitted during many industrial manufacturing processes. Their emission is controlled by the EPA, and manufacturers are required to control the amount of NOx their processes release into the atmosphere.
What Are Nitrogen Oxides?
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Are you a manufacturer or other producer in or around Chicago, Dallas, Houston, San Diego Nevada County (CA), New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut? You may face new requirements in the coming years pertaining to your emissions levels.
Following a…
The Clean Air Act is a complicated set of rules and regulations that affect the way that we commute, produce, and operate businesses across the United States. With so many moving parts and enforcement activities, the process for remaining…
The United States is built on the idea that different states have different needs, and one-size-fits-all regulations are rarely the best option. With 3.5 million square miles of landmass, varying altitudes, and a wide range of population densities and…
It’s no secret that air pollution is extremely dangerous for both the general public and the environment. This is one of the reasons why the Clean Air Act of 1970 was established in the first place – to help…
On January 25, 2018, the EPA issued new guidance on a 1995 memo clarifying the initial stance on major and area sources. Now referred to as the “once in always in” rule, this memo set forth rules for the…
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