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Applicability Flowchart for Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators (HIMWI) Amended October 6, 2009

This October 2009 document contains a diagram that that are intended to assist you in determining whether you own or operate any equipment that is subject to the Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators (HIMWI) regulations.

For more information on the rule, visit the regulation page for Hospital, Medical, and Infectious Waste Incinerators (HMIWI): New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Emission Guidelines, and Federal Plan Requirements Regulations - 40 CFR 60 Subparts Ce and Ec & 40 CFR 62 Subpart HHH.

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