♻️EPA's Final Rule on Perchloroethylene Emission Standards for Dry Cleaners
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: National Perchloroethylene Air Emission Standards for Dry Cleaning Facilities Technology Review
Summary
This action finalizes the Clean Air Act (CAA) technology review (TR) conducted for the commercial and industrial dry cleaning facilities using perchloroethylene (PCE) as the cleaning solvent (PCE Dry Cleaning) source categories regulated under National Emission Standards for Hazardous air Pollutants (NESHAP). This final rule does not finalize the changes made at proposal and makes no amendments to the current NESHAP given the recently finalized action under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) which has instituted a 10-year phaseout of the use of PCE for dry cleaning.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The final determination regarding PCE usage in dry cleaning facilities imposes compliance requirements under the Clean Air Act and regulates hazardous air pollutant emissions. It indicates a 10-year phaseout of PCE, affecting operational practices and future capital investments for those in the dry cleaning industry.