Laws & Regulations
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The Oil and Natural Gas Industry: Information Collection Request Presentation
This 2016 presentation provides and overview of the 2016 draft information collection request for the oil and natural gas industry.
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Supporting Statement for Public Comment: Information Collection Effort for Oil and Gas Facilities
This is a 2016 supporting statement on the infromation collection request for oil and gas facilities that was available for public comment until August 2, 2016.
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Questions and Answers Regarding the 2009 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) Emissions Guidelines, and State Plan Process for Hospital, Medical, and Infectious Waste Incinerators (HMIWI)
This July 2011 document contains questions and answers on the Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators (HMIWI) regulations. The questions cover topics such as state plan requirements, compliance, applicability, operator training, and more.
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Sewage Sludge Incinerators (SSI): Important Dates and Requirements for Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines (EG) for Existing Sources - 40 CFR part 60 subpart LLLL (NSPS) & MMMM (EG)
This June 2011 document summarizes existing regulations and applicable compliance dates for the new source performance standards and emission guidelines for sewage sludge incinerators.
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Guidance for 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Nonattainment Area State Implementation Plans (SIP) Submissions
The document is intended to provide guidance and recommendations to state, local and tribal governments for the development of SIPs and tribal implementation plans (TIPs) under the 2010 1-hour primary NAAQS for Sulfur Dioxide (SO2).
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Amendment Reconsideration: Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans
Webpage describing reconsideration of Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans.
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Fact Sheet - Final Air Toxics Rule for Gold Mine Ore Processing and Production
Fact sheet summarizing main points of National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for gold ore processing and production facilities, the seventh largest source of mercury air emission in the United States.
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Hazardous Waste Manifest System
EPA’s hazardous waste manifest system is designed to track hazardous waste from the time it leaves the generator facility where it was produced, until it reaches the off-site waste management facility that will store, treat, or dispose of the waste.
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National Association of Clean Water Agencies v. Environmental Protection Agency No. 11-1131
On August 20, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit remanded portions of the March 21, 2011, Sewage Sludge Incinerators (SSI) New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines (EG) rules.
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Summary of Regulations Controlling Air Emission from Sewage Sludge Incinerators Brochure: Standards of Performance to New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources Final Rule (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart LLLL and MMMM)
This March 2011 brochure summarizes the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines (EG) requirements for sewage sludge incineration units.
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Applicability Flowchart for Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators (HIMWI) Amended October 6, 2009
This October 2009 document contains a diagram that that are intended to assist you in determining whether you own or operate any equipment that is subject to the Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators (HIMWI) regulations.
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Questions and Answers Regarding the 1997 State Plan Requirements for Hospital, Medical, and Infectious Waste Incinerators (HMIWI)
This November 1997 document contains questions and answers on the state plan requirements for HMIWI regulations. The questions cover topics such as re-opening existing sources, timelines for submission, consequences for failure to submit, and more.
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Summary of Amended Regulation Controlling Emissions from Existing Hospital, Medical, and Infectious Waste Incinerators (HIMWI)
This September 2010 brochure summarizes the 2009 Emission Guidelines (EG) requirements for hospital/medical/infectious waste incinerators (HIMWI).
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Summary of 2012 Reconsideration Public Comments and Responses for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers at Area Sources: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
This page has a 12/2012 document that provides EPA’s responses to public comments on EPA’s Proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters
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New Source Performance Standards
Table of NESHAPS listed alphabetically
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Final Amendments: Air Toxics Standards for Ethylene Production - Risk and Technology Review
Final RTR. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Generic Maximum Achievable Control Technology Standards Residual Risk and Technology Review for Ethylene Production
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Affordable Clean Energy Rule Implementation FAQ
ACE Implementation FAQ
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Summary of Requirements for Sewage Sludge Incinerators (SSI): New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines (EG)
This November 2011 document summarizes the various requirements of the sewage sludge incinerators (SSI) new source performance standards (NSPS) and emission guidelines (EG), broken down into compliance categories.
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Test Report for DCU D603 Vent at the ExxonMobil Baytown Refinery Performed July 14 through July 17, 2011
ExxonMobil owns and operates a petroleum refinery in Baytown, Texas that is subject to the U.S. Clean Air Act (CAA) Sections 111 and 112. This report presents the results of the test program conducted July 14 through 17, 2011.
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59 FR 1992 Corrections
Corrections to National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Coke Ovens Batteries.