EPA moves to control offshore emissions

Journal Article · Sun Dec 08 23:00:00 EST 1991 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:5498765

This paper reports that except for most of the Gulf Coast, the Environmental Protection Agency proposes to hold all U.S. offshore rigs and platforms within about 28 miles from shore to the same standards as onshore facilities. EPA estimated compliance will cost the oil industry $2.2 million/year for all sources on the Outer Continental Shelf. The rule, the first EPA has proposed to control air pollution from OCS operations, covers drilling and production off Alaska, the Pacific coast states, the Atlantic coast states, and the Florida Gulf Coast. It does not affect OCS areas off Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.

• OSTI ID: 5498765
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 89:49; ISSN OIGJA; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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