The EPA's benzene action level is 9 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3) for the annual average Δc. An exceedance of the action level is not a violation of the regulation, rather it requires the refinery to conduct a root cause analysis and take corrective action to reduce emissions.
PBF Energy's Chalmette refinery annual average remains below the 9 ug/m3 action level,
however the two week sampling period from 11/26/2024 to 12/10/2024 was reported at 54 ug/m3.
There is no other publicly available information at this time.
PBF Energy's Chalmette refinery monitoring trends 2021 through 2024
