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Mineral Wool Production: National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

Mineral Wool Production: National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
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Legal Authorities
  • 42 U.S.C. §7401
  • 42 U.S.C. §7412
  • 42 U.S.C. §7413
  • 42 U.S.C. §7414
  • 42 U.S.C. §7416
  • 42 U.S.C. §7601
  • 42 U.S.C. §7407(d)
Federal Register Citations
  • 80 FR 45280
  • 79 FR 68012
  • 78 FR 22370
  • 77 FR 3223
  • 76 FR 72770
  • 64 FR 29489
  • 64 FR 7149
  • 62 FR 25370
Code of Federal Regulations Citations
  • 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart DDD
Docket Numbers
  • EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-1041

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  • Rule Summary
  • Rule History
  • Additional Resources

Rule Summary

This rule regulates air toxics emitted from mineral wool production processes. Open and closed cupolas are regulated as are the three designs of bonded lines.  

Rule History

07/29/2015 - Final rule (80 FR 45280)

11/13/2014 - Supplemental Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking; Notice Of Public Hearing (79 FR 68012)

04/15/2013 - Proposed rule; notice of public hearing (78 FR 22370)

01/23/2012 - Proposed Rule; Notice Of Extension Of Public Comment Period (77 FR 3223)

11/25/2011 - Proposed Rule (76 FR 72770)

06/01/1999 - Final rule (64 FR 29490)

02/12/1999 - Supplement to proposed rules; Notice of public hearing (64 FR 7149)

05/08/1997 - Proposed Rule (62 FR 25370)

Additional Resources

Fact Sheet

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