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National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating of Metal Coil

air-emissions · Rule · Published 2002-06-10 · Effective 2002-06-10 · 67 FR 39794

Document

Document number
02-12772
Federal Register citation
67 FR 39794
CFR reference
40 CFR 63
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
air-emissions
Publication date
2002-06-10
Effective date
2002-06-10
EPA docket
FRL-7214-6

Abstract

This action promulgates national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for new and existing sources that coat metal coil. The EPA has identified metal coil surface coating as a major source of hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions such as methyl ethyl ketone, glycol ethers, xylenes (isomers and mixtures), toluene, and isophorone. Each of these major HAP can cause reversible or irreversible toxic effects following sufficient exposure. The potential toxic effects include eye, nose, throat, and skin irritation, and blood cell, heart, liver, and kidney damage. The final rule implements section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and will require all new and existing metal coil coating operations that are major sources to meet HAP emission standards reflecting the application of the maximum achievable control technology (MACT). The EPA estimates that the final rule will reduce nationwide HAP emissions from metal coil coating operations by approximately 53 percent. The emissions reductions achieved by these NESHAP, when combined with the emissions reductions achieved by other similar standards, will provide protection to the public and achieve a primary goal of the CAA.

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