SIGNED: Proposed Amendments to Air Toxics Standards for Secondary Lead Smelters
Posted by [email protected] on Nov. 23, 2022
November 17, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed amendments to the Secondary Lead Smelters New Source Performance Standards (NSPS). EPA determined that there are techniques used in practice that achieve greater emission reductions than those currently required by the NSPS for secondary lead smelter operations. In addition, EPA is proposing emission limits for particulate matter under a new Clean Air Act subpart for secondary lead smelters that would apply to affected facilities that commence construction, reconstruction, or modification after the date of publication of this proposal in the Federal Register. EPA is expecting 2-3 new, modified, or reconstructed facilities to perform secondary lead smelting over the next eight years. EPA is also proposing minor changes to update and clarify the NSPS. More information: https://www.epa.gov/stationary-sources-air-pollution/secondary-lead-smelters-new-source-performance-standards-nsps
