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Acetal Resins, Acrylic & Modacrylic Fibers, Carbon Black, Hydrogen Fluoride, Polycarbonate, Ethylene, Spandex & Cyanide Chemical Manufacturing: NESHAP for Source Categories, Generic Maximum Achievable Control Technology Standards (40 CFR 63, Subpart YY)

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Rule Summary

This regulation sets standards for multiple source categories including: acetyl resins production, hydrogen fluoride production, polycarbonate, ethylene and cyanide chemical production. The rule includes 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).

See the regulations below for more details.

Rule History

01/15/2021 - Proposed Rule | Proposed Rule edits (Cyanide Chemicals Manufacturing)

01/14/2021 - Proposed Rule | Proposed Rule edits (Carbon Black Manufacturing Production)

07/06/2020 - Final Rule (Ethylene Production Risk and Technology Review)

10/23/2019 - Public Hearing Notice (Proposed Ethylene Production Risk and Technology Review)

10/09/2019 - Proposed Rule (Ethylene Production Risk and Technology Review)

10/08/2014 - Final Rule (Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers, Polycarbonates)

01/09/2014 - Proposed Rule (Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers, Polycarbonates)

12/16/2008 - Final Rule (Acetal Resins, Hydrogen Fluoride)

12/12/2007 - Proposed Rule (Acetal Resins, Hydrogen Fluoride)

04/13/2005 - Direct Final Rules; Amendments & Proposed Rules; Amendments (Ethylene, Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers)

02/10/2003 - CFR Correction  (definition of process wastewater)

07/12/2002 - Final Rule; Amendments (Cyanide Chemicals Manufacturing, Carbon Black, Ethylene, Spandex)

06/07/2002 - Direct Final Rule; Amendments & Proposed Rule; Amendments (Acetal Resins, Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers, Hydrogen Fluoride, Polycarbonates)

11/02/2001 - Final Rule; Amendments (Acetal Resins, Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers, Hydrogen Fluoride, Polycarbonates)

12/06/2000 - Proposed Rule; Amendments (Cyanide Chemicals Manufacturing, Carbon Black, Ethylene, Spandex)

12/29/1999 - Correction (Table 5 to § 63.1103(d) pertaining to Polycarbonates)

11/22/1999 - Final Rule; Amendments & Final Rule; Corrections & Proposed Amendments (Acetal Resins, Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers, Hydrogen Fluoride, Polycarbonates)

06/29/1999 - Final Rule (Acetal Resins, Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers, Hydrogen Fluoride, Polycarbonates)

10/14/1998 - Proposed Rule and Notice of Public Hearing (Acetal Resins, Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers, Hydrogen Fluoride, Polycarbonates)

Additional Resources

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Ethylene Production Resources: