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The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) passed a number of area source regulations for the control of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs*).
These new rules may impact businesses in Spokane County. Below you will find information on the different rules, links to the rules on EPA's website as well as notification forms, if available.
The most recent regulations that may affect known facilities in Spokane County are:
- Major Sources Boilers & Process Heaters - Dec. 2011, EPA proposed reconsideration of rule, currently in 60-day comment period. Due to delay in rule, notification and compliance is likely delayed.
Subpart DDDDD - National Emission Standards for Major Sources:
Industrial/Commercial/Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters
Fact Sheet
Updated Fact Sheet, 5/16/11
Updated Fact Sheet, 12/2/11
Initial Notification of Applicability - not yet available due to delay in rule
Compliance Timeline Existing Sources:
March 21, 2014 - Sources must demonstrate compliance with all
requirements of the rule.
Compliance Timeline New Sources:
May 20, 2011 - Must demonstrate compliance with all
requirements of the rule upon startup of the affected source.
MACT Boiler PowerPoint, courtesy of EPA Region 10
Boiler Major & Area Source Rule Update PowerPoint, courtesy of EPA Dec. 2011
Combustion Portal EPA website
Regulatory Actions EPA website
- Area Sources Boilers - Most natural gas and small institutional boilers are not included in this rule.
Spokane Clean Air Web Article with forms and links (NEW 1/31/12)
Subpart JJJJJJ - National Emission Standards for Area Sources:
Industrial/Commercial/Institutional Boilers
Updated Fact Sheet, 12/2/11
Initial Notification of Compliance Form (Word) - (Due September 17, 2011
for new sources and July 19, 2012 for existing sources)
Initial Notification of Applicability (Word) - (Due September 17, 2011)
Tune Up & Record Keeping Guidance
Compliance Timeline Existing Sources:
March 21, 2012 - Sources subject to a tune-up work practice or
management practice standard must demonstrate compliance.
March 21, 2014 - Sources subject to an emission limit must
demonstrate compliance.
March 21, 2014 - Sources subject to the energy assessment
requirement must complete the energy assessment.
Compliance Timeline New Sources:
May 20, 2011 - Must demonstrate compliance with all requirements
of the rule upon startup of the affected source.
Area Source Boiler PowerPoint, courtesy of EPA Region 10
Boiler Major & Area Source Rule Update PowerPoint, courtesy of EPA Dec. 2011
Combustion Portal EPA website
Area Source Boiler Compliance website
Area Source Initial Notification & Compliance website
Regulatory Actions EPA website
- Commercial/Industrial Solid Waste Incinerators (CISWI) & Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials (NHSM) -Dec. 2011, EPA proposed reconsideration of rule, currently in 60-day comment period. Due to delay in rule, notification and compliance is likely delayed.
Subpart CCCC of 40 CFR Part 60 - New Source Performance Standards for Commercial/Industrial Solid Waste Incinerators constructed after November 30, 1999
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Subpart DDDD of 40 CFR Part 60 - Emission Guidelines for Commercial/Industrial Solid Waste Incinerators constructed on or before November 30, 1999
CISWI Fact Sheet
CISWI Updated Fact Sheet, 5/16/11
CISWI Updated Fact Sheet, 12/2/11
NHSM Fact Sheet
NHSM Powerpoint, courtesty of EPA 12/19/11
NHSM website
Regulatory Actions EPA website
- RICE - Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, for stationary engines at major and area sources.
Subpart ZZZZ
Subpart ZZZZ Fact Sheet
Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, Subpart JJJJ
Subpart JJJJ Fact Sheet
Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, Subpart IIII
Subpart IIII Fact Sheet
Combustion Portal EPA Website
PowerPoint, courtesy of EPA, Dec. 2011
- Gasoline Distribution Bulk Terminals, Bulk Plants, and Pipeline Facilities. Subpart BBBBBB—National Emission Standards for HAPs
Initial Notification Form (Word) (Due Jan. 10, 2011 for existing sources, upon start-up for new sources.)
Brochure Explaining Rule (PDF)
- Gasoline Dispensing Facilities
Subpart CCCCCC—National Emission Standards for HAPs
Initial Notification Form (Word) (Due Jan. 10, 2011 for existing sources, upon start-up for new sources.)
Brochure Explaining Rule (PDF)
- Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources.
Subpart HHHHHH—National Emission Standards for HAPs (Initial Notification due Jan. 2010 for exisiting sources, upon start-up for new sources.)
EPA is offering free online training seminars.
EPA Brochure
Initial Notification Form
Exemption Form
Sample Completed Exemption Form
EPA Painter Training video (19 min) - The 19-minute training video (Windows Media File) (59 MB) stars NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon and features testimonies from large and small shop owners: best practices, saving money, worker protection, outreach resources.
CCAR virtual, interactive auto body shop showcases industry best practices.
Take a tour through a virtual auto body shop and discover the primary air, water, hazardous waste, safety & fire rules for compliance. This multi-agency tool features training & recordkeeping, safety equipment & practices, fire protection essentials, and EPA's new "6-H Rule".
- Perc Dry Cleaners - Existing dry cleaners, those installed on or after December 9, 1991 and before December 21, 2005, must be in compliance with the new standards by July 28, 2008. Key new requirements include monthly lead inspections using a halogenated hydrocarbon detector or perc gas analyzer and notification of compliance form submittal.
40 CFR Part 63 National Perchloroethylene Air Emission Standards for Dry Cleaning Facilities; Final Rule
Dry Cleaner EPA Summary 12/08
Notification Compliance Status Form
- Clay Ceramics Manufacturing Area Sources
Subpart RRRRRR—National Emission Standards for HAPs (Initial Notification and Notice of Compliance for exisiting sources due 120 days after publication of rule, aprox. May 2007, new sources due upon start-up.)
Brochure Explaining Rule (PDF)
- Hospital Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers
Subpart WWWWW—National Emission Standards for HAPs
Initial Notification Form (Word) (Due Dec. 29, 2008 for existing sources, upon start-up for new sources.)
Brochure Explaining Rule (PDF)
- Nine Metal Fabrication and Finishing Source Categories
(Initial Notification due July 25, 2011, Notification of Compliance due Nov. 22, 2011.)
Click here to access webpage with forms and resources.
- Iron and Steel Foundries Area Sources
Subpart ZZZZZ—National Emission Standards for HAPs (Notice of Compliance due Feb. 1, 2011.)
Brochure Explaining Rule (PDF)
- Glass Manufacturing Area Sources
Subpart SSSSSS—National Emission Standards for HAPs (Compliance due Dec. 28, 2009)
Brochure Explaining Rule (PDF)
- Secondary Nonferrous Metals Processing Area Sources
Subpart TTTTTT—National Emission Standards for HAPs (Compliance due Dec. 26, 2007)
- Electric Arc Furnace Steelmaking Facilities
Subpart YYYYY—National Emission Standards for HAPs (Compliance due June 30, 2008)
- Plating and Polishing
Subpart WWWWWW - National Emission Standards for HAPs (Initial Notification Oct. 29, 2008, Notification of Compliance due July 1, 2010)
Brochure Explaining Rule (PDF)
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