♻️Final OSWI Emission Standards and Compliance Guidelines by EPA
Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Other Solid Waste Incineration Units Review
Summary
This action finalizes the periodic review by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the emissions standards and other requirements for Other Solid Waste Incineration (OSWI) units in the OSWI New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines (EG). The EPA is finalizing applicability-related and definitional changes; changes to OSWI subcategories and the standards for the new subcategories; changes to the startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM) provisions; and changes to testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. We are also making other miscellaneous technical and editorial changes to the regulatory text.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The document outlines compliance and regulatory requirements regarding emissions standards for Other Solid Waste Incineration (OSWI) units, mandating changes that influence operational practices, financial planning, and reporting for affected businesses. Specific changes in definitions, emissions limits, and record-keeping requirements impose new obligations, impacting business operations and costs.