US EPA New Final Rule for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels – Including Petroleum Storage Vessels: New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
Earlier this month, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized amendments to strengthen the new source performance standards (NSPS) for volatile organic liquid storage vessels, including those used for petroleum liquids. These amendments aim to further reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and fulfill the EPA’s obligation under the Clean Air Act (CAA) to review emission standards regularly, reflecting advancements in pollution control technology. The updates include stricter standards for VOC emissions from storage vessels, particularly those with floating …