EPA Finalizes Rule to Reduce Gas Distribution Facility Pollution

The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its action to reduce toxic air pollution from gasoline distribution facilities, according to a Thursday news release.

The rules, which exclude gas stations, aim towards the goal of reducing air toxics such as benzene, hexane, toluene, and xylene by 2,220 tons per year as well as emissions of volatile organic compounds by 45,400 tons per year, the EPA said.

Gasoline distribution facilities will have to adopt cost-effective practices and control technologies to reduce emissions from storage tanks, loading operations, and equipment leaks, according to the agency.

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