US Proposes National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Plastic Parts and Products Surface Coating Operations

Summary

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for plastic parts and products surface coating operations at major sources, aiming to reduce emissions by 80% and protect public health by controlling the release of toxic substances such as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK), toluene, and xylenes, which have been linked to adverse health effects.