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EPA Proposes Modifications to Oil & Gas Air Pollution Standards

The Energy Law Blog

According to EPA, the rules would result in a net savings for industry of $29 million because of the increased natural gas and condensate available for sale. In addition, the rule proposes to eliminate the existing Startup, Shutdown and Malfunction (SSM) exemption that made emission standards inapplicable during periods of SSM.

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New EPA Air Toxics Rule Afflects Facilities with TEG Dehydrators

The Energy Law Blog

The control devices must: (1) reduce HAP emissions by 95 percent or more (generally by a condenser with a flash tank); or (2) reduce HAP emissions to an outlet concentration of 20 ppmv or less (for combustion devices); or (3) reduce benzene emissions to a level less than 0.90