Regulations and Effects

REGULATIONS

Permitting required for both State and Federal Agencies
Ambient Air Quality Standards and Emission Standards must be met through monitoring and tracking on a monthly basis

• HEALTH EFFECTS

Chronic intoxication can lead to:
cancer, liver disease, cardiovascular diseases

Single acute dose can lean to:
Cognitive tasks being performed quicker but with an increased level of error (e.g. drinking and driving)

• ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

VOCs => some create ozone, contribute to global warming, toxicity, and odors

PM => air quality deterioration (e.g. decreased visibility)

CO => toxic to humans

• CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES

PM emissions historically controlled through the use of bagfilters

VOCs and CO historically not controlled

Many new technologies to control emissions which usually incorporate filters or heat exchangers or both
e.g. C.A.S.T. Inc. Air Scrubbers

• NONCOMPLIANCE

Department of Environmental Protection will usually:
-issue a notice of noncompliance
-issue a warning letter
-file an enforcement case

Notification to the appropriate authority is necessary if:
Equipment is altered or replaced
New equipment is installed that is a source of air pollution

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