Complying With Clean Air Act Regulations Issues and Techniques

This volume offers clear, concise analysis of the key issues involved in complying with existing Clean Air Act regulatory provisions and practical guidance on the cost-effective steps and tools involved in demonstrating compliance. Written by engineers, this user-friendly, hands-on manual provides environmental professional with uniquely accessible coverage of: The scope of CAA legislation; key concepts used in determining whether a CAA regulation applies to a particular facility; CAA-related regulations affecting emission sources; Interrelationships among the various CAA programs; Primary mechanisms for demonstrating compliance with CAA requirements; and Sources of CAA-related information.;This volume contains the following sections: Introduction to the Clean Air Act, providing background on the CAA; CAA regulatory framework; air pollution fundamentals, and important definitions; National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), and New Source Review Requirements; New Source Performance Standards (NSPS); Hazardous Air Pollutants; The Acid Rain Program; Operating Permits; Stratospheric Ozone Protection; Restrictions on Vehicles; Sources of additional CAA information, including EPA bulletin boards and useful EPA documents; and a Keyword Index offering quick access to specific information throughout the book.