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Asphalt Processing & Roofing Mfg. (major sources)

Air Toxics Notebook

Asphalt Processing & Roofing Mfg. (major sources)

Applicability

eCFR Subpart LLLLL [ecfr.gov]

You are subject to this rule if you:
Own or operate an asphalt processing facility or an asphalt roofing manufacturing facility that is a major source.

After the applicable compliance date, blowing stills, asphalt storage tanks, saturators, wet loopers, and coaters subject to the provisions of this subpart that are also subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart UU are required to comply only with this subpart.

This subpart does not apply to:
1. equipment that is subject to subpart CC of this part
2. equpment that is subject to subpart K, Ka, or Kb of 40 CFR Part 60
3. asphalt processing and asphalt roofing manufacturing equipment used for research and development

Definitions:

An asphalt processing facility is a facility engaged in the preparation of asphalt flux at stand-alone asphalt processing facilities, petroleum refineries, and asphalt roofing facilities.

Asphalt preparation, called ‘‘blowing,’’ is the oxidation of asphalt flux, achieved by bubbling air through the heated asphalt, to raise the softening point and to reduce penetration of the oxidized asphalt.

An asphalt processing facility includes one or more asphalt flux blowing stills, asphalt flux storage tanks storing asphalt flux intended for processing in the blowing stills, oxidized asphalt storage tanks, and oxidized asphalt loading racks.

Rules apply to small, area sources?
No
Known Sources in NDEE Jurisdiction

No

Date of Original Final Rule
Amendments Dates

03/12/2020 - Final Rule
05/02/2019 - Proposed Rule
05/17/2005 - Direct Final Rule
05/07/2003 - Final Rule

State Regulations

Title 129, Chapter 13, Section 002.85

Previously: Chapter 28, Section 001.69.

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 63.8680
Related Rules

NSPS – 40 CFR Part 60

Subpart UU – Asphalt Processing & Asphalt Roofing Manufacturing

 

NESHAP - 40 CFR Part 63

Subpart AAAAAAA - Asphalt Processing & Roofing Mfg. (area sources)

FAQ's, Fact Sheets, and Rules Summaries

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

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