NSPS for Graphic Arts Industry (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart QQ) (Renewal)

The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart QQ) for the Graphic Arts Industry were proposed on October 28, 1980; promulgated on November 8, 1982; and most-recently amended on April 9, 2004. These regulations apply to each publication rotogravure printing press (not including proof presses) commencing construction, modification or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart QQ. 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 Graphic Arts Industry (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart QQ) (Renewal) expires 2023-07-31 and is listed under ICR 202003-2060-012.