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Basic Oxygen Process Furnace (BOPF) Primary Emissions: New Source Performance Standards

Basic Oxygen Process Furnace (BOPF) Primary Emissions: New Source Performance Standards
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Legal Authorities
  • 42 U.S.C. §7401
  • 42 U.S.C. §7411
  • 42 U.S.C. §7414
  • 42 U.S.C. §7416
  • 42 U.S.C. §7601
Federal Register Citations
  • 51 FR 150
  • 48 FR 2658
  • 43 FR 15600
  • 42 FR 12130
  • 39 FR 9318
  • 38 FR 15406
Code of Federal Regulations Citations
  • 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart N

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Rule Summary

This rule establishes emission standards for particulate matter from basic oxygen process furnaces used in the steel production industry.

Rule History

01/02/1986 - Final Rule.

01/20/1983 - Proposed rule and notice of public hearing.

04/13/1978 - Final Rule.

03/02/1977 - Proposed Rule. 

03/08/1974 - Final Rule.

06/11/1973 - Proposed Rule.

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Background Information Document

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