Various US EPA air emissions regulations and guidelines affect the solvent use and surface coating industry. The following are types of rules existing for stationary sources:
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants – NESHAP
New Source Performance Standards – NSPS
Control Techniques Guidelines - CTG
Alternative Control Techniques – ACT
National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards – 183(e) VOC Rule
The corresponding air pollution regulations for the solvent use and surface coating industry can be found here.
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