Air pollutant emissions from the refinery processes are also controlled. Figure 10.13 lists the major legislations and regulations that affect the environmental impact of refineries in the U.S. [6].
- Clean Water Act (CWA)
- Safe Drinking Water Act
- Clean Air Act of 1963
- Clean Air Act of 1970 (CAA) and regulations
- Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 and 1990 (CAAA) and regulations thereunder
- Clear Skies Act of 2003
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- Superfund: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
- Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know (EPCRA)
- Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
- Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
- Oil Pollution Act
- Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans
[6] C. S. Khor and A. Elkamel, “Environmental Issues Related to the Petroleum Refining Industry” In Petroleum Refining and Natural Gas Processing, Editors: M. R. Riazi, S. Eser, J. L. Peña, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2013, pp. 701-716.