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Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) - 40 CFR 63 Subparts J & HHHHHHH

Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) - 40 CFR 63 Subparts J & HHHHHHH
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Legal Authorities
  • 42 U.S.C. §7401
Federal Register Citations
  • 80 FR 6035
  • 80 FR 5939
  • 77 FR 22847
  • 76 FR 29527
  • 67 FR 45886
  • 65 FR 76958
Code of Federal Regulations Citations
  • 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart J
  • 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart HHHHHHH
Docket Numbers
  • EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0037

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  • Rule Summary
  • Rule History
  • Additional Resources

Rule Summary

The polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and copolymers production source category includes any facility which manufactures polymerized vinyl chloride. Polyvinyl chloride may be produced by the suspension, mass emulsion/dispersion and solution processes, although other methods may be used.

These national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) apply to new and existing sources at polyvinyl chloride and copolymer (PVC) production facilities. PVC standards were developed for both major and area sources.  The EPA determined that hazardous air pollutants (HAP) such as vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride (1,1 dichloroethylene), and vinyl acetate are emitted during the production of PVC emits .

These rules establish emission limits and work practices for process vents, process wastewater, stripped resins, equipment leaks, storage vessels and heat exchange systems located at PVC production facilities.

EPA has classified vinyl chloride as a known human carcinogen and vinylidene chloride as a possible human carcinogen. All of these HAP can cause noncancer health effects in humans.

See the regulations below for more details.

Rule History

1/19/2021 - Notice of Comment Period Extension

11/09/2020 - Proposed Rule Amendments (Reconsideration)

02/05/2015 - Proposed Rule & Direct Final Rule

04/17/2012 - Final Rule

05/20/2011 - Proposed Rule

07/10/2002 - Final Rule

12/08/2000 - Proposed Rule

Additional Resources

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

10/16/2020 - Fact Sheet - Proposed Rule Amendments (Reconsideration)

Related Rules

Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Area Sources - 40 CFR 63, Subpart DDDDDD

Vinyl Chloride: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

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Last updated on April 7, 2022