EPA consent decree implementation

The status of EPA Consent Decree implementation has been documented previously [2-5]. Figure 14.1 highlights refineries that are covered by consent decrees and those that are not by regions. 

Coordinate interpretation and implementation of common elements of each consent decree to minimize interpretative differences Identify common issues and where possible common positions for discussion with the EPA to maximize efficiency of all parties Share consent decree implementation information including successes, failures, and insights... 

The following individuals and companies are acknowledged for their contributions Patrick Foley (Senior Environmental Engineer, U.S. EPA), for his input and permission to use information and data. EPA ECC Technical Team Members, for team participation and willingness to share lessons learned in Consent Decree implementation. 

Sexton, J., Foley, P, and loyal, C. U.S. Refining Industry Implementation of EPA Consent Decrees for ECC Units. Albemarle SCOPE Symposium, Athens, Greece, June... 

The ERA has identified the petroleum refining industry as a targeted enforcement area for the Clean Air Act (CAA) passed in 1970 and the CAA Amendments of 1990. The final chapters of the book examine the evolution of the EPA s attempts to encourage the refining industry to enter into voluntary consent decrees to comply with the CAA and the 1990 amendments. The book describes consent decree negotiations as well as FCC emissions (SOx, NOx, CO, PM) reduction technologies through consent decree implementations. 

The majority of refining companies in the United States have voluntarily entered into Consent Decrees with the EPA to reduce environmental emissions from the FCC unit. Although each consent decree is unique, there are common elements amenable to efficiency improvement throngh industry experience and practice. The consenting companies and the EPA formed a joint FCC Technical Team. The objective of this team is to facilitate implementation of Consent Decrees safely, on-time, and cooperatively while ensnring compliance of Consent Decree limits through optimization and reliability improvements. The goals of this team are ... 

Members of this team jointly meet with the EPA to facilitate these goals. This working group has been a success in improving communications with all parties to implement the consent decrees and meet the stated objectives. 

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