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Emissions standards set by the U. S. EPA for a hazardous air pollutant, such as benzene, which may cause an increase in deaths or in serious, irreversible, or incapacitating illness. For more information, please go to our Title III website.
Industry:Pollution control
Equipment that removes grease, dirt, or unwanted materials from any part or product. Degreasers typically use aqueous or nonaqueous solvents, as liquid baths or condensing vapors, to remove such material.
Industry:Pollution control
Devices placed on vehicles to capture gasoline vapor during refueling and then route the vapors to the engine when the vehicle is started so that they can be efficiently burned.
Industry:Pollution control
Devices that are incorporated into the computer systems of new motor vehicles to monitor components and systems that affect emissions when malfunctioning. If a problem is detected, the OBD system illuminates a warning lamp on the vehicle instrument panel to alert the driver. This warning lamp typically contains the phrase Check Engine or Service Engine Soon. The system will also store important information about the detected malfunction so that a repair technician can accurately find and fix the problem. For more information, please go to our on-board diagnostics website.
Industry:Pollution control
Diffuse pollution sources that are not recognized to have a single point of origin.
Industry:Pollution control
Degradation of air quality resulting from unwanted chemicals or other materials occurring in the air. (See also air pollutants. )
Industry:Pollution control
Control techniques defined in U. S. EPA guidelines for limiting emissions from existing sources in nonattainment areas. RACTs are adopted and implemented by states. For more information, please go to our RACT website.
Industry:Pollution control
