AM-93-12 BENZENE WASTE NESHAP UPDATE AND REQUIREMENTS

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On January 7,1993, USEPA promulgated the ‘clari6ed” National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Benzene Waste Operations, 40 CFR 61 Subpart FF. This rule limits benzene emissions from petroleum refinery wastewater systems and other waste management units. Since the time of initial promulgation, March 7,1990, EPA admits that there has been widespread confusion among refiners concerning the key provisions of the rule. Table 1 shows the milestone dates for this rule. This paper provides clarifications of the new final rule and an overview of both the new alternative compliance options and the compliance waiver provisions.