24 Apr 2025

🌿Proposed NOX Emission Limits for Keetac Taconite Facility

Air Plan Approval; Minnesota; Revision to Taconite Federal Implementation Plan

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to modify nitrogen oxide (NO<INF>X</INF>) emission limits for the indurating furnace at United States Steel's (U.S. Steel's) Keetac taconite facility in Keewatin, Minnesota (Keetac), to satisfy the requirement for best available retrofit technology (BART) at taconite facilities. EPA is proposing this action pursuant to sections 110 and 169A of the Clean Air Act (CAA).

Agencies

  • Environmental Protection Agency

Business Impact ?

$$$ - High

The content outlines proposed modifications to nitrogen oxide (NOX) emission limits for the Keetac taconite facility, requiring compliance with new regulatory standards. This poses financial implications for U.S. Steel regarding operational adjustments and potential technology investments. Failure to comply may incur fines or impact company reputation.

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