🌍EPA Regulates Emissions Timelines for Iron and Steel Production
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing Facilities Technology Review: Interim Final Rule
Summary
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking interim final action on the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing Facilities to revise certain compliance deadlines for standards finalized in 2024. Specifically, the EPA is revising certain compliance deadlines in the 2024 rule to April 3, 2027, in light of serious concerns that facilities will be unable to comply with the relevant requirements by the existing deadlines.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The EPA's interim final rule revises compliance deadlines for emission standards affecting Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing Facilities, which imposes new regulatory obligations. Businesses must adapt to these extended deadlines to meet the revised standards by April 3, 2027, potentially affecting operational practices and capital investment strategies.