Air Toxics and the Clean Air Act

Clean Air Act Section 112, hazardous air pollutants, air toxics standards, MACT, and NESHAP records.

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The report analyzes the economic implications of the EPA's MATS rulemaking in Montana, predicting a loss of 3,262 jobs by 2028 due to the closure of the Colstrip Steam Electric Station. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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USCA Case #24-1190 filed on June 27, 2024, includes document #2062093 related to the MATS rule and its impacts, referenced in Sierra Club FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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USCA Case #24-1190 document filed on 06/27/2024 discusses the income profile impacts of the MATS rulemaking, specifically comparing forecast differences in Montana. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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USCA Case #24-1190 filed on June 27, 2024, includes document #2062093 related to the impacts of the MATS rulemaking, associated with Sierra Club FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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USCA Case #24-1190 filed on June 27, 2024, discusses the impacts of the MATS rulemaking on population demographics in Montana, as part of Sierra Club FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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USCA Case #24-1190 filed on June 27, 2024, includes document #2062093 related to the MATS rulemaking impacts, referenced in Sierra Club FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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Declaration by John D. Hines, Vice President of NorthWestern Energy, filed on June 27, 2024, in support of a motion to stay the EPA's Proposed MATS2 Rule regarding emissions standards for coal and oil-fired electric utility units. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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A declaration filed on June 27, 2024, in USCA Case #24-1190 discusses NorthWestern's evaluation of the MATS2 Rule's impact on its ownership of the Colstrip Steam Electric Station in Montana, including potential closure scenarios. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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NorthWestern's filing in USCA Case #24-1190 on June 27, 2024, discusses the implications of the MATS2 Rule on its upcoming rate case and the potential financial impacts on ratepayers and electric grid reliability related to the closure of the Colstrip facility. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
0006266
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Sargent & Lundy prepared a report for Minnkota Power Cooperative on May 22, 2024, evaluating mercury emissions reductions at the Milton R. Young Station in response to the April 24, 2023, proposed amendments to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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Minnkota Power Cooperative's May 22, 2024 report details mercury emissions control strategies for the Milton R. Young Station, emphasizing the feasibility of over 90% Hg removal using brominated activated carbon at specified injection rates. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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Minnkota Power Cooperative's May 22, 2024 report details a test campaign for Milton R. Young Station Units 1 and 2, conducted from November 2023 to April 2024, evaluating mercury emissions and fuel additive systems, concluding that the units cannot meet the proposed MATS limit of 1.2 lb/TBtu. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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Minnkota Power Cooperative's May 22, 2024, report details that the Milton R. Young Station cannot achieve the EPA's proposed mercury emission standard of 1.2 lb/TBtu without significant equipment modifications and additional costs. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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A declaration supporting motions to stay against the EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, specifically the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Risk and Technology Review, submitted by Minnkota, a North Dakota electric cooperative, on September 10, 2025. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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The EPA's May 22, 2024 report outlines revisions to the MATS RTR, including new mercury limits for lignite-fired power plants and reduced limits for filterable particulate matter, with compliance required within three years of the final rule's effective date. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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The MATS RTR mandates Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) for compliance with the fPM limit and notes significant variability in mercury content in lignite coal compared to typical coal-fired power plants. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
0006370
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The Environmental Protection Agency's interim release for FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883 discusses Denka Performance Elastomer's challenges in meeting Section 112 emissions standards, citing the need for additional time and technology to comply. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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Denka Performance Elastomer LLC submitted a request for a Presidential Exemption under Section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act to extend the compliance deadline for its Neoprene Production Facility in LaPlace, Louisiana, from July 15, 2026, to July 15, 2028. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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Mr. Jeffrey R. Holmstead of DPE requests a two-year extension for compliance with CAA Section 112 standards for the Neoprene Production Facility in LaPlace, Louisiana, citing national security interests due to the facility's unique role in supplying neoprene. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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On September 10, 2025, Denka Performance Elastomer LLC submitted a request to the EPA for a Presidential Exemption to extend compliance deadlines for the HON Rule related to its Neoprene Production Facility in LaPlace, Louisiana. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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On May 30, 2025, Giovanni R. Sanchez Cruz of Steri-Tech Inc requested a two-year exemption from emission standards under the Clean Air Act for the Sterilizer Rule, citing technology availability issues and potential impacts on medical device supply. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
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On June 13, 2001, Teddy V. Le from the Washington Department of Ecology informed Kevin Scott of Boise Cascade that the No. 1 M&D Digester pocket feeder vent is not subject to LVHC collection requirements under 40 CFR 63.443. 2024 2024-EPA-05254
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On January 24, 2020, John Piotrowski of Packaging Corporation of America requested an applicability determination from the EPA regarding 40 CFR 63 Subpart S for their Wallula, WA pulp and paper mill. 2024 2024-EPA-05254
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A letter dated May 26, 2020, from Martha Segall of the EPA to John Piotrowski of Packaging Corporation of America addresses the applicability of NESHAP regulations to rotary valves at the Wallula Mill, concluding that emissions must be controlled under Subpart S. 2024 2024-EPA-05254
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Boise Cascade's May 15, 2001 letter to the Washington Department of Ecology requests a determination that the secondary exhaust from its Wallula Mill's No. 1 M&D Digester is not subject to additional MACT controls, citing testing results showing negligible methanol emissions. 2024 2024-EPA-05254
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Final rules issued by the Environmental Protection Agency on April 15, 1998, establish national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants and effluent limitations guidelines for the pulp and paper production industry under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. 2024 2024-EPA-05254
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Email correspondence between Bill Cassidy and an unnamed EPA official discusses Senator Tom Carper's concerns regarding the proposed MATS rule and HFC regulation, affirming that the EPA is proceeding with necessary legal reviews and is not opposing the Kigali treaty. 2024 2024-EPA-05254
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On March 20, 2024, the EPA issued a Finding of Violation to Shell Norco Manufacturing Complex for multiple violations of the Clean Air Act related to hazardous air pollutants and performance standards at its facility in Norco, Louisiana. 2024 EIP EPA Enforcement Records 35
CAA Inspection Report dated May 9, 2024, details EPA Region 2's compliance inspection of PBF Energy's Paulsboro refinery, focusing on hazardous air pollutants and wastewater management under various federal regulations. 2024 EIP EPA Enforcement Records 11
On June 23, 2023, Golden Valley Electric Association submitted comments to the EPA regarding proposed changes to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, addressing compliance issues and inconsistencies in the Federal Register notice. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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On June 23, 2023, GVEA provided technical comments regarding the EPA's proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Rule, addressing concerns about the adequacy of the database used for emissions standards and the achievability of proposed limits. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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Technical comments from RLR Consulting, LLC, dated June 16, 2023, regarding the EPA's proposed rule on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, submitted under FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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A memorandum from Ralph L. Roberson, P.E. to Rae Cronmiller on June 16, 2023, provides technical comments on the EPA's proposed revisions to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, focusing on the requirement for continuous emission monitoring systems. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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Memo from Rae Cronmiller dated June 16, 2023, detailing cost estimates for compliance with MATS PM emission limits, including $260,000 for quarterly stack testing and $479,500 for PM CEMS, while disputing EPA's cost estimates and discussing the cessation of EPRI-funded research on the Qualitative Aerosol Generator. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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A letter from Westlake Chemical Corporation outlines its request for a two-year exemption from compliance deadlines under the HON Rule, citing national security implications and challenges in meeting new emission control requirements for its facilities. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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Beveridge & Diamond submitted comments on October 2, 2023, to the EPA regarding the Proposed Rule for National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, expressing concerns about the feasibility and adequacy of the comment period. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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EPA's interim release for FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883 discusses the erroneous reliance on cost-effectiveness thresholds from unrelated industries in proposed MACT limits for SunCoke's HNR facilities, asserting that the proposed limits are unnecessary and based on unreliable data. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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EPA proposed new MACT limits under CAA Sections 112(d)(2) and 112(d)(3) to comply with LEAN v. EPA, citing flaws in its data evaluation and asserting that existing standards adequately protect public health. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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SunCoke requests the EPA to set minimum sample volumes for emissions testing and argues against the necessity of benzene fenceline monitoring at IINR facilities, citing a lack of evidence for its requirement under Section 112. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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SunCoke submitted comments on EPA's proposed amendments to 40 C.F.R. 63.301 and 63.7352, requesting changes to definitions related to heat recovery and non-recovery coke oven facilities, including a revision of the term 'bypass slack'. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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EPA FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883 discusses the need for at least two years to safely implement Section 112(f) Control Projects due to additional Section 112(d) requirements, emphasizing the infeasibility of a 90-day compliance period. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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EPA FOIA record 2025-EPA-04883 discusses the cost-effectiveness of metal HAP controls, asserting that the President has discretion under Section 112(i)(4) to determine technology availability, citing significant cost estimates exceeding EPA expectations. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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EPA's interim release regarding FOIA ID 2025-EPA-04883 discusses the agency's authority to revise emission standards under Section 7412(d)(6), criticizing the proposed tightening of the f-PM limit as arbitrary and capricious due to flawed evaluations. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
0006106
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EPA denied Palen Montana's request for an extension of the comment period on the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants on June 12, 2023, following a May 25, 2023 submission. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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A June 23, 2023 letter from Burns & McDonnell to Gordon Criswell of Talen Montana outlines an analysis of potential cost impacts for complying with EPA's proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards at the Colstrip plant. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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NorthWestern Energy submitted comments on June 23, 2023, to EPA's Sarah Benish regarding proposed changes to the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, expressing concerns about potential impacts on Montana customers and environmental justice. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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Minnkota's request for an exemption from the revised MATS RTR due to the unavailability of necessary particulate matter technology by the July 6, 2027 compliance date cites estimated costs of $5 million and potential project timelines of up to 48 months. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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Minnkota Power Cooperative submitted a final report on particulate and mercury control technology evaluation and risk assessment for the proposed MATS rule, dated June 23, 2023, under project number A14559.010. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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Sargent & Lundy conducted an evaluation for Minnkota Power Cooperative on potential emissions reductions for filterable particulate matter and mercury at the Milton R. Young Station Unit 2 in response to proposed revisions to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards published on April 24, 2023. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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Minnkota Power Cooperative's June 23, 2023 evaluation report assesses particulate matter control technologies for the Milton R Young Station Unit 2, focusing on options to meet proposed emissions limits under the April 24, 2023 MATS rule. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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Minnkota Power Cooperative's report dated June 23, 2023, outlines estimated timelines for particulate and mercury control technology evaluations related to the Proposed MATS RTR, noting significant supply chain delays affecting equipment lead times. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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Minnkota Power Cooperative's June 23, 2023, evaluation report assesses the PM and Hg control technologies at Milton R Young Station Unit 2, indicating that existing technologies cannot meet the proposed emissions limits set by the April 24, 2023, MATS rule. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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A memorandum from Ralph L. Roberson of RLR Consulting to Rae Cronmiller, dated June 16, 2023, provides technical comments on the EPA's proposed revisions to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, focusing on the requirement for continuous emission monitoring systems. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
0006354
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Memo from Rae Cronmiller dated June 16, 2023, discusses cost estimates for compliance with MATS PM emission limits, including discrepancies with EPA's cost assessments and the cessation of EPRI-funded research on the Qualitative Aerosol Generator. 2023 2025-EPA-04883
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Declaration by Chris Meyers, Environmental Affairs Manager at Dcnka Performance Elastomer, dated September 10, 2025, requesting a two-year extension for compliance with EPA's Section 112(f) emission control requirements following the April 9, 2024, Final Rule. 2022 2025-EPA-04883
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Summary of opinions from DPE regarding the feasibility of implementing Section 112(f) Control Projects at their Facility, stating that compliance cannot be achieved within 90 days and will require at least two years. 2022 2025-EPA-04883
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NorthWestern Energy submitted comments on the Proposed Rule under FOIA ID 2025-EPA-04883, arguing that the rule's reliance on policy changes rather than technological advancements violates Section 112 of the Clean Air Act and may face legal challenges. 2022 2025-EPA-04883
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Email correspondence from Bryan Michael Allen to the EPA's AirAction mailbox on March 31, 2025, requesting a two-year exemption for Trinity Sterile, Inc. from Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards under Section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act. 2021 2025-EPA-04883
0005408–0005409
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A September 2, 2021 memorandum from the EPA discusses the need to reconsider its interpretation of the Clean Air Act regarding MACT floor emission limits, particularly in light of the Supreme Court's June 2024 ruling in Loper Bright that affects agency deference. 2021 2025-EPA-04883
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A letter from the American Chemistry Council and the American Fuel & Petrochemicals Manufacturers, dated September 10, 2025, addresses concerns regarding the HON Rule's compliance requirements and their impact on Celanese facilities in Virginia and Texas. 2021 2025-EPA-04883
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A letter from Robert L. McLennan, President & CEO of Minnkota Power Cooperative, dated April 1, 2021, requests a two-year exemption for the Young Station from MATS RTR compliance requirements, citing the importance of reliable power for North Dakota's military installations. 2021 2025-EPA-04883
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On June 29, 2021, the EPA issued an inspection report detailing a May 25-26, 2021, compliance inspection of Allied Tube and Conduit Corp. in Harvey, IL, focusing on adherence to NESHAP regulations for steel pickling and surface coating. 2021 EIP EPA Enforcement Records 8
On August 3, 2021, the EPA issued a Clean Air Act Inspection Report for A & R Custom Chrome Plating in Chicago, IL, detailing a June 25, 2021 inspection focused on compliance with hazardous air pollutant regulations. 2021 EIP EPA Enforcement Records 6
On August 3, 2021, the EPA issued a Clean Air Act Inspection Report for Nickel Composite Coatings, Inc. in Bedford Park, IL, detailing a June 25, 2021 inspection focused on compliance with hazardous air pollutant regulations. 2021 EIP EPA Enforcement Records 4
On August 6, 2021, the EPA conducted a Clean Air Act inspection of the International Paper Company in Rockford, IL, assessing compliance with hazardous air pollutant regulations and reviewing emissions calculations for 2020 and 2021. 2021 EIP EPA Enforcement Records 3
The Clean Air Act Inspection Report for Allied Metal Company, conducted by EPA inspectors Karyn DeFranco and Karina Kuc on August 11, 2021, details compliance checks with FESOP and NESHAP regulations, noting concerns about fugitive emissions from Furnace #4. 2021 EIP EPA Enforcement Records 6
CLEAN AIR ACT INSPECTION REPORT for Trialco Inc. in Chicago Heights, Illinois, conducted by EPA on August 2, 2021, detailing compliance with National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants and observations of facility operations. 2021 EIP EPA Enforcement Records 11
CLEAN AIR ACT INSPECTION REPORT for Vantage Corn Processors LLC in Peoria, Illinois, conducted on August 10, 2021, by EPA inspectors Emma Leeds and Dakota Prentice, assessing compliance with NSPS and NESHAP standards. 2021 EIP EPA Enforcement Records 9
CLEAN AIR ACT INSPECTION REPORT for Reliable Plating Corporation in Chicago, IL, conducted on September 7, 2021, by EPA inspectors Brittany Cobb and Alexandra Letuchy, assessing compliance with hazardous air pollutants regulations. 2021 EIP EPA Enforcement Records 7
On November 10, 2021, the EPA issued a Clean Air Act Inspection Report for Citgo Petroleum Corporation in Lemont, Illinois, detailing a compliance inspection conducted from September 13-15, 2021, focusing on NESHAP and NSPS regulations. 2021 EIP EPA Enforcement Records 12
EPA's interim release regarding FOIA ID 2025-EPA-04883 discusses the agency's rationale for proposing new Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) limits based on its interpretation of LEAN v. EPA, emphasizing the need for comprehensive emissions data in establishing these standards. 2020 2025-EPA-04883
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EPA finalized the MATS RTR on May 22, 2020, determining that residual risks from coal-fired and oil-fired EGUs were acceptable, but later revised the standards on May 7, 2024, to lower PM and mercury emissions, with compliance deadlines set for July 6, 2027. 2020 2025-EPA-04883
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EPA finalized the MATS Residual Risk and Technology Review (RTR) on May 7, 2024, lowering the fPM emission standard and tightening mercury emissions limits for lignite-fired electric generating units, reversing previous 2012 requirements. 2020 2025-EPA-04883
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On July 25, 2020, Shannon S. Broome of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP sent an email to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler, submitting a Petition for Reconsideration regarding the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Pulp and Paper Production, with 12 attachments to follow. 2020 2024-EPA-05254
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On July 25, 2020, Shannon S. Broome of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP submitted a Petition for Reconsideration to EPA Administrator Andrew R. Wheeler regarding the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants affecting the Packaging Corporation of America. 2020 2024-EPA-05254
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Email from Shannon S. Broome to Andrew Wheeler on July 25, 2020, transmitting the first of four attachments related to a Petition for Reconsideration on behalf of the Packaging Corporation of America concerning NESHAP for Pulp and Paper Production. 2020 2024-EPA-05254
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Email from Shannon S. Broome to Andrew Wheeler on July 25, 2020, transmitting attachments related to the Packaging Corporation of America's Petition for Reconsideration regarding Pulp and Paper NESHAP, including various historical documents and notices. 2020 2024-EPA-05254
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Email from Shannon S. Broome to Andrew Wheeler on July 25, 2020, transmitting attachments related to the Packaging Corporation of America's Petition for Reconsideration regarding Pulp and Paper NESHAP, including two letters dated January 29 and May 26, 2020. 2020 2024-EPA-05254
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Email from Shannon S. Broome to Andrew Wheeler on July 25, 2020, regarding a Petition for Reconsideration related to Pulp and Paper NESHAP, including a secure link for document access. 2020 2024-EPA-05254
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On April 17, 2019, Golden Valley Electric Association submitted comments to the EPA regarding the reconsideration of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, specifically addressing 40 CFR 63 Subpart UUUUU. 2019 2025-EPA-04883
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Golden Valley Electric Association submitted comments on February 7, 2019, regarding the EPA's proposed revisions to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, specifically requesting the rescission of MATS for the Healy Power Plant in Alaska. 2019 2025-EPA-04883
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Comments from GVEA dated April 16, 2019, discuss the challenges of complying with the MATS mercury limit for EU ID 2, including operational costs and monitoring system limitations. 2019 2025-EPA-04883
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Comments from GVEA dated April 16, 2019, address inconsistencies in EPA's MATS rule compliance for Alaska, citing specific regulatory exclusions and provisions tailored to the state's unique air quality issues. 2019 2025-EPA-04883
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Comments submitted by GVEA on April 16, 2019, request the rescission of the MATS rule for Healy Power Plant EU IDs 1 and 2 in Alaska due to insufficient data on costs and emissions control. 2019 2025-EPA-04883
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EPA correspondence discusses concerns from Elite Spice regarding the NESHAP compliance timeline and the reliance on Ethylene Oxide for spice sterilization, citing public health risks and challenges in implementing alternative technologies. 2019 2025-EPA-04883
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The National Lime Association requested a two-year extension of the compliance date for the Lime Rule National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, citing lime's essential role in public health and various industries, in a communication dated 2025. 2019 2025-EPA-04883
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William C. Herz, Executive Director of the National Lime Association, submitted a request for a two-year extension of the compliance date for the Lime Rule National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, citing national security interests related to lime's essential uses, dated 2019. 2019 2025-EPA-04883
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Comments submitted by the Class of '85 Regulatory Response Group on the EPA's proposed revisions to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units, addressing compliance challenges with the revised fPM standard. 2018 2025-EPA-04883
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The EPA's 2018 MATS RTR comments detail challenges in achieving continuous compliance with the revised fPM standard due to technological limitations and operational constraints, as noted by PGEN and other stakeholders. 2018 2025-EPA-04883
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An interim release from the EPA dated September 10, 2025, discusses operational challenges and technological limitations faced by Kincaid units in meeting the revised fPM standard under the MATS rule, including compliance measurement issues with PM CEMS. 2018 2025-EPA-04883
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Technical comments by Ralph L. Roberson on EPA's proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, addressing the challenges of compliance with revised particulate matter standards and the unavailability of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) for coal-fired units, dated 2023. 2018 2025-EPA-04883
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Comments submitted by PGLA on June 28, 2023, regarding the EPA's proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Risk and Technology Review, highlight technological and cost barriers to compliance with the revised emissions limits for coal-fired units. 2018 2025-EPA-04883
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A letter from Otter Tail and co-owners requests a two-year exemption from MATS RTR standards for the Big Stone facility, citing technological unavailability of PM CEMS required for compliance, dated March 31, 2018. 2018 2025-EPA-04883
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Comments submitted by PGEN on June 28, 2023, regarding EPA's proposed NESHAP rule highlight significant financial and technological challenges in meeting stringent fPM standards, necessitating an extension for compliance. 2018 2025-EPA-04883
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Talen Montana, LLC submitted comments on April 24, 2023, regarding EPA's proposed amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, expressing concerns about the economic feasibility of compliance for the Colstrip Steam Electric Station. 2018 2025-EPA-04883
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EPA's Cichanowicz Technical Report discusses the impact of higher sulfur content in lignite fuels on mercury emissions control at lignite plants, noting that Minnkota continues to use activated carbon injection without new developments since the MATS rule. 2018 2025-EPA-04883
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EPA's interim release dated September 10, 2025, discusses the agency's failure to incorporate relevant stack test data submitted by SunCoke in establishing MACT floor limits for emissions, citing the need for a rational connection between data and regulatory decisions. 2017 2025-EPA-04883
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Request for Presidential exemption from compliance dates for National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for lime manufacturing plants, submitted by the National Lime Association on March 12, 2025, citing technology unavailability and national security interests. 2017 2025-EPA-04883
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EPA's 2017 analysis on lime kiln compliance with mercury standards indicates that necessary control technologies are currently unavailable, may cause environmental harm, and recommends a two-year extension for compliance. 2017 2025-EPA-04883
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Test report detailing 2016 ICR data from SunCoke Middletown facility, criticizing EPA's use of limited data and methodology for establishing MACT floor limits, dated November 2017. 2016 2025-EPA-04883
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