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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AQ92 Publication ID: Spring 2013 
Title: Residual Risk and Technology Review Amendments to the Primary Aluminum Reduction National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) 
Abstract: In this action the EPA will conduct a risk assessment to determine if existing Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards for hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions from primary aluminum reduction facilities should be strengthened. The EPA will also review technical progress in the primary aluminum reduction source category to determine if newer, better technology for reducing emissions should be required of facilities in this source category. Section 112(f)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) directs the EPA to conduct a risk assessment of a source category within 8 years after promulgation of the MACT standards for that source category. Section 112(d)(6) of the CAA directs the EPA to review and revise the MACT standards for a source category, as necessary, every 8 years after promulgation of the MACT standards for that source category, taking into account developments in practices, processes, and control technologies. The existing National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants (found in 40 CFR part 63, subpart LL) was promulgated in 1997 and applies to the owner or operator of each new pitch storage tank or new or existing potline, paste production plant, or anode bake furnace associated with primary aluminum reduction which is located at a major source, as defined in 40 CFR section 63.2. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 112   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Judicial  Sierra Club v. Jackson, 09-0152, USDC Northern District of CA  03/14/2014 
NPRM  Judicial  As per 4-day extension granted on 10/31 (Sierra Club v. Jackson, 09-0152, USDC Northern District of CA)  11/04/2011 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/06/2011  76 FR 76260   
NPRM Comment Period Extended  01/19/2012  77 FR 2677   
Final Rule  03/00/2014 
Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0797
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Sectors Affected: 33131 Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
David Putney
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Mail Code D-243-02,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone:919 541-2016
Fax:919 541-4991
Email: putney.david@epa.gov

Rochelle Boyd
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Mail Code D-243-02,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone:919 541-1390
Email: boyd.rochelle@epa.gov