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On April 21, 2003, the U.S. EPA published the final rule of the NESHAP for reinforced plastics composites.  This rule applies to major sources of hazardous air pollutants that use thermoset resins and/or gel coats containing styrene.


How to tell if you are affected by the Reinforced Plastic Composites NESHAP

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reinforced Plastic Composites Manufacturing

EPA information site on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reinforced Plastic Composites Manufacturing.

American Composites Manufacturing Association

EPA information site on National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Boat Manufacturing - closely related to NESHAP for reinforced plastic composites.


For more information about Tennessee's Small Business Environmental Assistance Program, please contact the program at 1-800-734-3619 or by email at [email protected].