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Iron and Steel Foundries: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Area Sources

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Rule Summary
Rule History
Additional Resources

Rule Summary

EPA issued final national emissions standards for control of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) for area source iron and steel foundries. The final emissions standards for new and existing sources reflect EPA’s determination regarding the generally available control technology (GACT) or management practices for the source category.

Rule History

09/10/2020 - Final rule

10/09/2019 - Proposed rule

01/02/2008 - Final Rule

09/17/2007 - Proposed Rule

Additional Resources

Fact Sheet: Final Risk and Technology Review Amendments to National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Iron and Steel Foundries

Fact Sheet: Proposed Risk and Technology Review Amendments to Air Toxics Standards for Iron and Steel Foundries

View the supporting documents in the docket folder to find additional related documents to the rules.