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Air pollution regulation of nonvehicular, organic‐solvent emissions by Los Angeles Rule 66
Author(s) -
Maher G. R.
Publication year - 1967
Publication title -
journal of the american oil chemists' society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.512
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1558-9331
pISSN - 0003-021X
DOI - 10.1007/bf02908551
Subject(s) - air pollution , pollution , ozone , environmental science , organic solvent , solvent , atmosphere (unit) , environmental engineering , environmental chemistry , volatile organic compound , environmental protection , waste management , meteorology , chemistry , engineering , geography , chemical engineering , organic chemistry , ecology , biology
Abstract In an effort to further their control of sources emitting organic solvents into the atmosphere, the Air Pollution Control District of Los Angeles County, Calif., successfully secured passage of Rule 66 into law July 28, 1966. Rule 66 specifically relates to the control of organic solvent emissions from stationary sources. This paper directs itself to a discussion of the technical aspects used by the Air Pollution Control District in establishing which organic solvents contribute most significantly to the formation of photomechanical smog, eye irritation, and ozone. It also draws attention to the very specific topography of Los Angeles County. And it suggests that air pollution control authorities elsewhere be made cognizant of this in establishing controls on organic solvent emissions in their localities, so as not to be unnecessarily harsh and restrictive.