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Close Vent Systems/Control Devices

Air Toxics Notebook

Close Vent Systems/Control Devices

Applicability

eCFR Subpart SS [ecfr.gov]

This subpart applies to:

  1. Any of the following that are subject to another NESHAP that references this subpart:
    1. Closed vent systems
    2. Control devices
    3. Routing of air emissions to a fuel gas system or process.


See also Generic NESHAP 40 CFR 63 Subpart YY.

“Generic MACT” standards are consolidated standards designed to cover multiple sources with similar emission types and MACT control requirements. Generic MACT standards are often established when there are less than five (5) facilities nationwide in a source category.

Other MACT standards may reference a Generic MACT. For example, Subpart YY facilities include:

  1. Acetal resins production;
  2. Acrylic/modacrylic fibers production;
  3. Carbon black production;
  4. Cyanide chemical production;
  5. Ethylene manufacturing;
  6. Hydrogen fluoride production;
  7. Polycarbonates production;
  8. Spandex production.
Rules apply to small, area sources?
No
Known Sources in NDEE Jurisdiction

No

Date of Original Final Rule
Amendments Dates

04/20/2006 - Amendments
07/22/2002 - Final Rule; Amendments
11/22/1999 - Final Rule; Corrections
06/29/1999 - Final Rule

State Regulations

Title 129, Chapter 13, Section 002.32

Previously: Chapter 28, Section 001.32.

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 63.980
FAQ's, Fact Sheets, and Rules Summaries

EPA's Generic MACT Website [epa.gov] - contains federal register notices and implementation tools

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