Refractory Products Manufacturing: National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
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Rule Summary
This rule regulates new and existing refractory products manufacturing facilities requiring all major sources to meet HAP emission standards reflecting the application of maximum achievable control technology (MACT). The final rule protects air quality
and promotes the public health by reducing emissions of several HAP, including:
- ethylene glycol,
- formaldehyde,
- hydrogen fluoride (HF),
- hydrochloric acid (HCl),
- methanol,
- phenol, and
- polycyclic organic matter (POM).
The rule regulates emissions from the manufacturing processes for both clay and non-clay refractories.
Rule History
02/12/2021 - Pre-publication proposed rule; extension of public comment period
01/14/2020 - Proposed rule | Proposed rule edits
04/16/2002 - Final rule
06/20/2002 - Proposed rule
Additional Resources
Fact Sheet: Proposed Amendments to Air Toxics Standards for Refractory Products Manufacturing
Public Comment Review Tool(1 MB) for Refractory Products Manufacturing RTR modeling file. To use this tool, please download the file to your computer and unzip, then follow the instructions in the included PDF file.