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Heat Exchange Systems and Waste Operations (Ethylene Manufacturing Process Units): National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

Heat Exchange Systems and Waste Operations (Ethylene Manufacturing Process Units): National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
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  • 42 U.S.C. §7401
Federal Register Citations
  • 70 FR 19369
  • 70 FR 19266
  • 68 FR 6635
  • 67 FR 46258
  • 65 FR 76408
Code of Federal Regulations Citations
  • 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart XX
  • 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart YY
Docket Numbers
  • EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0310
  • EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0313
  • EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0411

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  • Rule Summary
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Rule Summary

These standards include requirements that are source category- specific, and requirements that apply to all source categories that are regulated under the generic maximum achievable control technology (GMACT) standards subpart (e.g., general recordkeeping, reporting, compliance, operation, and maintenance requirements). The final rule applies to process units and emission points that are part of a plant site that is a major source as defined in section 112 of the Clean Air Act.

See the regulations below for more details.

Rule History

04/13/2005 - Direct Final Rules; amendments & Proposed Rules; amendments

02/10/2003 - Code of Federal Regulation Correction

07/12/2002 - Final Rule; amendments

12/06/2000 - Proposed Rule; amendments

Additional Resources

Ethylene Production Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Compliance Manual

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