Number: RL31515
Title: Air Toxics: What Progress Has EPA Made in Regulating Hazardous Air Pollutants?
Authors: Anne L. Hardenbergh, Intern, Resources, Science and Industry Division 
Abstract: The 1990 Amendments completely rewrote Section 112 of the Clean Air Act and established four different programs for the regulation of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs): maximum achievable control technology, residual risk, urban air toxics, and mobile source air toxics. This report describes these programs, including the current status of each program and what significant issues still remain in their implementation. While EPA has made progress in regulating HAPs, many of the deadlines set by the 1990 Amendments have not been met. Each of the four air toxics programs are behind the schedule envisioned by Congress, and appear likely to remain so for reasons outlined in this report.
Pages: 15
Date: Updated July 22, 2002