Thursday, April 1, 2004
On February 27, 2004, EPA promulgated a new national emission standard for hazardous air pollutants ("HAPs") for boilers and process heaters under section 112 of the Clean Air Act (the "Heater and Boiler MACT").1 EPA estimates that 58,000 existing and 800 new boilers and process heaters from 40 industries will be subject to the new rule, including chemical...