EPA Summary of Public Comments on Hazardous Air Pollutant Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a document summarizing public comments and the agency's responses concerning proposed New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry (SOCMI) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for SOCMI and Polymers and Resins Industries. This notice, dated 2024, addresses comments on the agency's 2024 proposal and also includes historical documents from 1980 and 1999 related to water quality requirements and previous NESHAP standards.

This document serves as an informational notice for regulated entities, particularly those in the chemical manufacturing sector. While it does not impose new obligations or deadlines, it provides insight into the EPA's considerations and responses to public input on air pollutant standards. Companies involved in synthetic organic chemical manufacturing should review these summaries to understand the agency's rationale and potential future regulatory directions concerning hazardous air pollutants.