Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants: New Source Performance Standards
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Rule Summary
Primary aluminum reduction plants electrolytically reduce refined bauxite to form aluminum. Once formed, the aluminum may be processed via casting (pouring molten aluminum into a mold), rolling, extrusion, etc. to meet the shape, strength and durability requirements of its final use. Aluminum is used extensively in consumer packaging (e.g., cans and foil), transportation applications (e.g., cars, planes and trains) and in the building industry. This action establishes New Source Performance Standards for this source category.
Rule History
10/07/1997 - Final rule (October 1997) (pdf) (627 KB)
09/26/1996 - Proposed rule and notice of public hearing (pdf) (384 KB)
06/30/1980 - Final rule (45 FR 44202)
09/19/1978 - Proposed rule and notice of public hearing (43 FR 42186)
01/26/1976 - Final rule (41 FR 3826)
10/23/1974 - Proposed rule (39 FR 37730)
Additional Resources
Review Of New Source Performance Standards For Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants (txt)
Primary Aluminum Background Information Proposed Amendments
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