Report to Congress on Hydrogen Sulfide Air Emissions Associated with theExtraction of Oil and Natural Gas

摘要

Under section 112(n)(5) of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, the EPA isrequired to submit the report which assesses the hazards to public health and the environment resulting from the emission of hydrogen sulfide associated with the extraction of oil and natural gas. The assessment is designed to build upon work done under section 8002(m) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act and to reflect consultation with the States. The report includes a review of existing State and industry control standards, techniques, and enforcement and includes recommendations for control of hydrogen sulfide emissions from these sources.