NSPS for Grain Elevators (40 CFR part 60, subpart DD) (Renewal)

The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for the regulations published at 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart DD were proposed on January 18, 1977, and promulgated on August 3, 1978. These regulations apply to existing facilities and new facilities located at grain elevators: each truck unloading station, truck loading station, railcar unloading station, railcar loading station, grain dryer, and all grain handling operations commencing construction, modification or reconstruction after August 3, 1978. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart DD. In general, all NSPS standards require initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reports by the owners/operators of the affected facilities. They are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining compliance, and are required of all affected facilities subject to NSPS.

The latest form for NSPS for Grain Elevators (40 CFR part 60, subpart DD) (Renewal) expires 2029-06-30 and can be found here.