February 6, 1997IN THE MATTER OF:EXEMPTIONS FROM THE DEFINITIONOF VOM, USEPA AMENDMENTS(February 7, 1996; Perchloroethylene) ))))) R96-16(Identical In Substance Rules--Air)DISSENTING OPINION (by J.
Theodore Meyer):
This is a federally mandated rulemaking and as such the Board may not challenge thescientific justification for exempting perchloroethylene from the definition of volatile organicmaterial (VOM).
However, I am compelled to voice my objection.
The cost of condensing
perchloroethylene is minimal, especially when compared to the risk it poses to human healthand the environment.
For these reasons, I respectfu...
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