What: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend Clean Air Act regulations dealing with emissions from industries involved in marine tank vessel loading operations.
Why: The emissions regulated include those generated or displaced from a marine vessel’s cargo tank when loading bulk liquids containing hazardous air pollutants onto marine tank vessels, including vapor collection and control systems. Specifically, the EPA is proposing:
- Enhanced flare monitoring requirements.
- Requirements to perform periodic performance testing.
- Electronic reporting provisions.
- Removal of startup, shutdown, and malfunction exemptions.
The EPA has identified 26 small entities that may be impacted by this proposed rule, which are estimated to experience an average impact of 0.50 percent cost-to-sales. Based on this information, the agency has certified that the proposed rule will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Action: Review the proposed rule and submit comments before the April 20, 2026, deadline.
PROPOSED RULE:
National Emission Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations: Technology Review
CONTACT: Nick Goldstein
EMAIL: nick.goldstein@sba.gov
Is your small business or entity being impacted by a proposed rule? If yes, write a comment letter to the proposing agency.