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Chemical Preparation Ind.

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Chemical Preparation Ind.

Applicability

eCFR Subpart BBBBBBB [ecfr.gov]

Subpart BBBBBBB applies to new and existing chemical preparation at area sources of HAP* with mixing, blending, milling, and extruding operations to manufacture chemical preparations. Chemical preparation means a target HAP-containing product, or intermediate used in manufacturing other products, manufactured in a process described by NAICS code 325998 if the operation manufactures target HAP-containing products.

Target HAPs are: Chromium (IV), lead, and nickel > .1% by weight and Chromium (III) and manganese > 1.0% by weight.

Not subject to this rule: Manufacturing of indelible ink, India ink, writing ink, and stamp pad ink or sources subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart VVVVVV or CCCCCCC.

*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

12/30/2009 - Final Rule


 

State Regulations

As of September 28, 2022: Title 129, Chapter 13, 002.117

Previously: Title 129, Chapter 28, Section 001.117.

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 63.11579
Related Rules

NESHAP - 40 CFR Part 63

Subpart VVVVVV - Chemical Mfg. - Area Sources
Subpart CCCCCC - Paint & Allied Products

Regulations and Federal Registers

eCFR Subpart BBBBBBB [ecfr.gov]

183 KB7B - Fed. Reg. 12-30-2009 - final rule.pdf
256 KB7B - Fed. Reg. 09-05-2009 - proposed rule.pdf
Forms
46 KB6B - Compliance and Initial Notification Form.docx
197 KB6B - Compliance and Initial Notification Form.pdf
47 KB6B - Notice of Intent Op Limits.docx
130 KB6B - Notice of Intent Op Limits.pdf
Important Dates

Source Classification

  • Existing Source = constructed or reconstructed before 8/5/09
  • New Source = constructed or reconstructed on or after 8/5/09

Initial Notification

  • Existing source = 4/29/10
  • New source = 4/29/10 or 120 days after startup

Compliance Dates

  • Existing source = 12/30/2010
  • New source = 12/30/09 or upon startup

Notice of Intent to Test

  • 60 days prior to test

Compliance Status Notification

  • Existing Source = 2/28/11 or 60 days after performance test
    • New Source = 2/28/10 or 60 days after compliance date or performance test

Compliance Reports

  • No deviations
    • Annual
    • First report covers period beginning on compliance date up to December 31
    • Subsequent reports cover January 1- December 31
    • Submit by January 31
  • Deviations
    • Semiannual
    • Covers period beginning on compliance date up to June 30 or December 31, whichever is the first date following the end of the first calendar half after compliance date
    • Due July 31 or January 31, whichever follows the above period
    • Subsequent reports
      • January 1 – June 30 and due July 31
      • July 1 – December 31 and due January 31
FAQ's, Fact Sheets, and Rules Summaries
37 KB7B EPA Webinar 32310.pdf
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