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State Implementation Plans to Address Emissions During Startup, Shutdown and Malfunction
February 12, 2013 - EPA is proposing a rule that would ensure states have plans in place that require industrial facilities across the country to follow air pollution rules during times when the facility is starting up or shutting down, or when a malfunction occurs.
- Proposed Rule (PDF) (82pp, 675k) - Federal Register - February 22, 2013
- April 2, 2013 – EPA is extending by 30-days, the public comment period for this proposed rule (PDF) (8pp, 31k)
- Fact Sheet (4pp, 32k)
- Legal Background Memorandum (24pp, 199k)
- Sierra Club's Petition (80pp, 451k)
EPA will hold a public hearing on its proposal to ensure that states have plans in place that require industrial facilities across the country to follow air pollution rules during times when the facility is starting up or shutting down, or when a malfunction occurs.
- When: March 12, 2013, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Where: EPA Ariel Rios East building, Room 1153, 1301 Constitution Ave., Washington, DC.
- Other: The comment period for this proposal will close on May 13, 2013
Please contact Ms. Pam Long to register to speak at the hearing: long.pam@epa.gov or 919-541-0641