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

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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.

11/13/2014 - Supplemental Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking; Notice Of Public Hearing.

04/15/2013 - Proposed rule; notice of public hearing.

01/23/2012 - Proposed Rule; Notice Of Extension Of Public Comment Period.

11/25/2011 - Proposed Rule.

06/01/1999 - Final rule.

02/12/1999 - Supplement to proposed rules; Notice of public hearing.

05/08/1997 - Proposed Rule.

Additional Resources

Fact Sheet

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