Aluminum, Copper, and Other Nonferrous Foundries: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Area Sources
Rule Summary
On June 15, 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized air toxics standards for smaller emitting aluminum foundries, copper foundries, and other nonferrous foundries. The final rule regulates emissions of a number of toxic air pollutants, such as beryllium, cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese, and nickel, which are known or suspected to cause cancer, other serious health problems and environmental damage.
Rule History
09/10/2009 - Final rule; technical correction.
06/25/2009 - Final rule.
02/09/2009 - Proposed rule.
Additional Resources
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