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NSPS Rule Information
New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
for Electric Arc Furnaces /Argon-Oxygen Decarburization Vessels
(Docket No. OAR-2002-0049 and Docket No. A-79-33)
The purpose of this page is to provide information regarding EPA's air emission regulations for Electric Arc Furnaces and Argon-Oxygen Decarburization Vessels Stationary Gas Turbines. This page is focused on New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) built after certain dates.
Information is categorized into four groups as follows: (1) Rule Information, (2) Technical Information, (3) Implementation Information, or (4) Related Web Sites. Descriptions of (and direct links to) these areas are provided below.
Rule Information-- This area contains Federal Register notices for both proposed and promulgated (final) rules. The Federal Register notices summarize the basis of the rules and include the actual regulatory text. In addition, the actual regulatory text is available as it appears in the Code of Federal Regulations, and links to closely related rules, policies, or program guidance are provided here.
Technical Information-- This area contains technical information used in developing the rules. Background documents are available for download. In addition, fact sheets which summarize the requirements of the rules are available here.
Implementation Information -- This area contains implementation information. Compliance and enforcement information is provided here.
Related Web Sites-- This area provides links to other web sites where additional information may be found.
Rule Information
Proposed and Promulgated Rules
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Date
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Federal
Register Citation |
Action
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Description
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File Download
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| 02/22/05 | 70 FR 8523 | Final Rule: Amendments | Standards of Performance for Steel Plants: Electric Arc Furnaces Constructed After October 21, 1974, and on or Before August 17, 1983; and Standards of Performance for Steel Plants: Electric Arc Furnaces and Argon-Oxygen Decarburization Vessels Constructed After August 17, 1983 |  |
Closely Related Rules, Policies or Program Guidance
Technical Information
Background Information Document (BID)/Response to Comments
Fact Sheets