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Aluminum, Copper & Other Non-Ferrous Foundries

Air Toxics Notebook

Aluminum, Copper & Other Non-Ferrous Foundries

Applicability

eCFR Subpart ZZZZZZ [ecfr.gov]

Subpart ZZZZZZ applies to aluminum, copper and other non-ferrous foundries that are an area source* of HAPs (Hazardous Air Pollutants). The rule applies to foundries that pour molten metal into forms to produce castings. The rule only applies to facilities have an annual melt production (for existing facilities) or annual melt capacity (for new facilities) of at least 600 tons per year. (Consult the rule to determine how to calculate annual melt production.)

HAPs of concern include beryllium, cadmium, lead, manganese, or nickel (for aluminum foundries); lead, manganese, or nickel (for copper foundries); and chromium, lead, and nickel (for other non-ferrous foundries).

Not subject to this rule: Foundry operations that are die-casting, or are producing primary metal products, such as billets and forms.

*An area source of HAP has the potential to emit <10 tons per year (tpy) of a single HAP or <25 tpy of a combination of HAPs.

Rules apply to small, area sources?
Yes
Date of Original Final Rule
Amendments Dates

09/10/2009 - Final Rule; Technical Correction
06/25/2009 - Final Rule

State Regulations

Title 129, Chapter 13, Section 002.115

Previously: Chapter 28, Section 001.114.

Sources are also responsible for ensuring they are in compliance with current federal requirements found for this subpart in the CFR.

Federal Regulations
40 CFR 63.11544
Related Rules

NSPS - 40 CFR Part 60

Subpart M - Secondary Brass & Bronze Production
Subpart P - Primary Copper Smelters
Subpart S - Primary Aluminum Production

 

NESHAP - 40 CFR Part 63

Subpart RRR - Secondary Aluminum Production
Subpart QQQ - Primary Copper Production
Subpart EEEEEE - Primary Copper Smelting (area sources)
Subpart FFFFFF - Secondary Copper Smelting
Subpart TTTTTT - Secondary Non-Ferrous Metals

Regulations and Federal Registers

eCFR Subpart ZZZZZZ [ecfr.gov]

92 KB6Z - Fedl Reg 09-10-2009 - correction.pdf
237 KB6Z - Fed Reg 06-25-2009 - final rule.pdf
288 KB6Z - Fed Reg 02-09-2009 - proposed rule.pdf
Forms
98 KB6Z - EPA Initial Notification.pdf
134 KB6Z - EPA Compliance Status Notification.pdf
Important Dates

Source Classification

  • Existing Source = constructed or reconstructed before 2/9/09
  • New Source = constructed or reconstructed on or after 2/9/09

Initial Notification

  • Existing source = 10/23/09
  • New source = 10/23/09 or 120 days after startup

Compliance Dates

  • Existing source = 6/27/11
  • New source = 6/25/09 or upon startup

Performance Test (Large foundry only)

  • Existing source = 12/24/11
  • New source = 12/22/09 or 180 days after compliance date

Compliance Status Notification

  • Existing Source = 10/25/11
  • New Source = 10/23/09 or 120 days after compliance date
  • Large Foundry
    • Existing Source = 2/22/12
    • New Source = 60 days after performance test

Annual metal melt increase > 600 tpy

  • Notify 30 days after calendar year total goes above 600 tpy
  • Comply within 2 years of notification


 

FAQ's, Fact Sheets, and Rules Summaries
155 KB6Z - EPA Brochure 12-2009.pdf
21 KB6Z - EPA Summary 10-2009.pdf
75 KB6Z - EPA Flowchart 10-2009.pdf
Presentations, Training and Articles
107 KB6Z - EPA Webinar 3-23-2010.pdf
Other Information and Resources

EPA's Area Source Website [epa.gov] - guidance documents for area source rules

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