New Source Performance Standards Review for Steel Plants: Electric Arc Furnaces and Argon-Oxygen Decarburization Vessels

Quality requirements (TBT); Protection of the environment (TBT); Protection of human health or safety (TBT)

Electric Arc Furnaces; Quality (ICS code(s): 03.120); Environmental protection (ICS code(s): 13.020); Electric furnaces (ICS code(s): 25.180.10)

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03.120 - Quality; 03.120 - Quality; 13.020 - Environmental protection; 13.020 - Environmental protection; 25.180.10 - Electric furnaces; 25.180.10 - Electric furnaces

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing amendments to the new source performance standards (NSPS) for electric arc furnaces (EAF) and argon-oxygen decarburization (AOD) vessels in the steel industry pursuant to the review required by the Clean Air Act.Effective date: This final rule is effective 25 August 2023. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of 25 August 2023.    Compliance dates: Affected sources that commence construction, reconstruction, or modification after 16 May 2022, must comply with all requirements of 40 CFR part 60, subpart AAb no later than 25 August 2023 or upon startup, whichever is later. The date for complying with the changes in the current rules, 40 CFR part 60, subparts AA and AAa is 21 February 2024 publication of the final rule. The date for complying with the ERT submission requirements is 21 February 2024.This final rule and previous actions notified under the symbol G/TBT/N/USA/1863 are identified by Docket Number EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0049. The Docket Folder is available from Regulations.gov at https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0049/document and provides access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number. 

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