Laws & Regulations

Science and Technology Development at the National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL)

NVFEL is a leading innovator in finding novel ways to reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, engines, and fuels, and holds over 90 U.S. patents on advanced technology developed at the lab.

System Documentation for Heavy-Duty Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting

System documentation as part of compliance reporting.

LCRI Questions and Answers

A list of questions about the LCRI

Title V Permit for Merck Sharp and Dohme Quimica in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico

This operating permit is being issued under a Pollution Prevention in Permitting Project (P4) as a flexible model permit for the pharmaceutical industry pursuant to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart GGG.

Economic Impact Analysis of the Plywood and Composite Wood Products National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

This 2002 report includes the costs associated with the regulatory control options associated with the proposed NESHAP, results of the economic impact analysis, a summary of impacts on small businesses, and results of the monetized benefits analysis.

Inputs to the Pulp and Paper Industry October 2011 Residual Risk Assessment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has to conduct risk assessments on each source category subject to MACT standards and determine if additional standards are needed to reduce residual risks.

Economic Impact Analysis: Final Revisions to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Subpart S (MACT I and MACT III) for the Pulp and Paper Industry

The purpose of this July 2012 economic impact analysis (EIA) is to present the results of the Agency’s evaluation of the cost, economic impacts, and benefits from compliance with the requirements of these Maximum Achievable Control Technologies (MACT).

2003 Small MS4 General Permit Archives for Massachusetts & New Hampshire

Collection of NOIs, Maps, Public Notices, and Annual Reports for regulated MS4s in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

Clean Air Act Section 112(d)(6) Technology Review for Pulping and Papermaking Processes Memorandum

The purpose of this November 2011 document is to present the results of a review of available information on developments in practices, processes, and control technologies that apply to pulping and papermaking processes.

Congressional Testimony: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives

Final Rule for Industrial Process Cooling Towers: Fact Sheet

Fact sheet concerning a final rule to reduce air toxics emissions from industrial process cooling towers. Air toxics are those pollutants known or suspected of causing cancer or other serious health effects.

Fact Sheet: Final Air Toxics Standards for Area Sources in the Chemical Manufacturing Industry

Fact sheet on the national air toxics standards issued October 16, 2009 by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for smaller-emitting sources, known as area sources, in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Fact Sheet: Proposed Air Toxics Rule for Pharmaceuticals Production

This fact sheet concerns a proposed regulation to reduce emissions of toxic air pollutants from the manufacture of pharmaceutical products.

Fact Sheet: Final Air Toxics Standards for Area Sources in Seven Industry Sectors

This fact sheet discusses national emission standards for acrylic and modacrylic fibers production, carbon black production, chemical manufacturing: chromium compounds, flexible polyurethane foam production and fabrication, lead acid battery manufacturing,

Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources; Ammonium Sulfate Manufacture: 1980 Final Rule (45 FR 74846)

This document is a copy of the Federal Register publication of the November 12, 1980 Final Rule for the Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources; Ammonium Sulfate Manufacture.

Congressional Testimony: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP); Standard for Vinyl Chloride: 1976 Final Rule (41 FR 46559)

This document is a copy of the Federal Register publication of the October 21, 1976 Final Rule for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Vinyl Chloride.