EPA is issuing national emission
standards for control of hazardous air pollutants for nine metal
fabrication and finishing area source categories: (1) Electrical
and Electronic Equipment Finishing Operations; (2) Fabricated Metal
Products; (3) Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops); (4) Fabricated
Structural Metal Manufacturing; (5) Heating Equipment, except
Electric; (6) Industrial Machinery and Equipment Finishing
Operations; (7) Iron and Steel Forging; (8) Primary Metal Products
Manufacturing; and (9) Valves and Pipe Fittings. This final rule
establishes emission standards in the form of management practices
and equipment standards for new and existing operations of dry
abrasive blasting, machining, dry grinding and dry polishing with
machines, spray painting and other spray coating, and welding
operations. These standards reflect EPA's determination regarding
the generally achievable control technology and/or management
practices for the nine area source categories.
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