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EPA/OAR RIN: 2060-AV74 Publication ID: Fall 2022 
Title: ●National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Group I and II Polymers and Resins Industries 
Abstract:

This action will address the agency's technology review of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for two subparts in 40 CFR part 63 (subparts U and W) that apply to the Group I and Group II Polymers and Resins industries. This action will implement the technology review requirements of CAA section 112(d)(6). CAA section 112(d)(6) requires the EPA to review and revise the NESHAP as necessary, taking into account developments in practices, processes and control technologies, no less often than every 8 years. The agency also plans to conduct a residual risk assessment to consider risks from the Neoprene Production source category during its technology review. The Group I Polymers and Resins (P&R I) NESHAP was promulgated pursuant to section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) on September 5, 1996, and most recently, the agency conducted its residual risk and technology review (RTR) of the P&R I NESHAP in two actions: on December 16, 2008, for four source categories, and on April 21, 2011, for the remaining five source categories. The P&R I NESHAP applies to major sources and regulates HAP emissions from nine source categories: Butyl Rubber Production, Epichlorohydrin Elastomers Production, Ethylene Propylene Rubber Production, HypalonTM Production, Neoprene Production, Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Production, Polybutadiene Rubber Production, Polysulfide Rubber Production, and Styrene Butadiene Rubber and Latex Production. The Group II Polymers and Resins (P&R II) NESHAP was promulgated pursuant to CAA sections 112(d) and 112(h) on March 8, 1995, and most recently, the agency conducted its RTR of the P&R II NESHAP on December 16, 2008. The P&R II NESHAP applies to major sources and regulates HAP emissions from two source categories: Epoxy Resins Production and Non-Nylon Polyamides Production.

 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63, subpart U    40 CFR 63, subpart W     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7414, 7601   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/00/2023 
Final Rule  04/00/2024 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Sectors Affected: 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing; 325212 Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Andrew Bouchard
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air and Radiation
109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Mail Code E143-01,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone:919 541-4036
Email: bouchard.andrew@epa.gov

Tegan Lavoie
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air and Radiation
109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Mail Code E143-01,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone:919 541-5110
Email: lavoie.tegan@epa.gov