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Rule and Implementation Information for New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Boilers (Steam Generating Units)

EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0031
(Legacy Dockets # A-79-02, A-83-27, A-86-02, and A-92-71)

The purpose of this page is to provide information regarding EPA's air emission regulations for Boilers (Steam Generating Units).   This page is focused on New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) limiting SO2, PM, and NOx emissions from boilers built after certain dates.   A separate web page has been created to address toxic air emissions from boilers.

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Rule Information

Proposed and Promulgated Rules

Date Federal
Register
Citation 		Action Description File Download
4/19/12 77 FR 23399 Correction National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Coal- and Oil-fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units and Standards of Performance for Fossil-Fuel-Fired Electric Utility, Industrial-Commercial-Institutional, and Small Industrial- Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units- Final rule; correction.
2/16/12 77 FR 9303 Final National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Coal- and Oil-fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units and Standards of Performance for Fossil-Fuel-Fired Electric Utility, Industrial-Commercial-Institutional, and Small Industrial- Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units-Final Rule
5/03/11 76 FR 24976 Proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units and Standards of Performance for Fossil-Fuel-Fired Electric Utility, Industrial-Commercial- Institutional, and Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units; Proposed Rule--Note: Pages 25014 and 25069 of the proposed rule contain references to proprietary technology. EPA included these references merely to illustrate that the technologies under discussion are commercially available. EPA and the U.S. government do not endorse any of the listed products.
1/20/11 76 FR 3517 Final Standards of Performance for Fossil-Fuel-Fired, Electric Utility, Industrial-Commercial-Institutional, and Small Industrial-Commercial- Institutional Steam Generating Units-Direct Final
1/20/11 76 FR 3517 Proposed Standards of Performance for Fossil-Fuel-Fired, Electric Utility, Industrial-Commercial-Institutional, and Small Industrial-Commercial- Institutional Steam Generating Units-Proposed
06/13/07 72 FR 32709 Final Rule Amendments to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units and Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units; Final Rule
03/06/07 72 FR 9903 Notice Extension of public comment period for: Standards of Performance for Fossil-Fuel-Fired Steam Generators for Which Construction Is Commenced After August 17, 1971; Standards of Performance for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units for Which Construction Is Commenced After September 18, 1978; Standards of Performance for Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units; and Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial- Institutional Steam Generating Units; Reconsideration and Amendments
02/09/07 72 FR 6319 Proposed Rule Standards of Performance for Fossil-Fuel-Fired Steam Generators for Which Construction Is Commenced After August 17, 1971; Standards of Performance for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units for Which Construction Is Commenced After September 18, 1978; Standards of Performance for Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units; and Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial- Institutional Steam Generating Units; Reconsideration and Amendments
11/16/06 71 FR 66681 Direct Final Rule Standards of Performance for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units, Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units, and Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units; Direct Final Rule
11/16/06 71 FR 66720 Proposed Standards of Performance for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units, Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units, and Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units; Proposal for Direct Final Rule
02/27/06 71 FR 9866 Final Rule Standards of Performance for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units, Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units, and Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units; Final Rule
02/28/05 70 FR 9705 Proposed
Amendment		 Standards of Performance for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units for Which Construction Is Commenced After September 18, 1978; Standards of Performance for Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units; and Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial- Institutional Steam Generating Units; Proposed Rule
10/01/01 66 FR 49830 Rules/Regulations Direct Final Rule Amendment for Standards of Performance for Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units
10/01/01 66 FR 49894 Rules/Regulations Proposed Rule Amendment for Standards of Performance for Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units
09/16/08 63 FR 49442 Rules/Regulations Final Rule (Promulgation) of NOx amendments to Subparts Da and Db
07/09/97 62 FR 36948 Proposed Rules Proposed NOx amendments to Subparts Da and Db

NOTE: All files are Government Printing Office (GPO) files unless otherwise indicated by *.

 

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Technical Information

Background Information Document (BID)/Response to Comments

Because the boiler NSPS were developed in the 1970's and 1980's, very little information is available electronically.   All of the materials considered by EPA in developing the rules are available in Dockets A-79-02 (Subpart Db), A-83-27 (Subpart Db), A-86-02 (Subpart Dc), and A-92-71 (Da/Db NOx Amendment) for public inspection and copying by calling or visiting EPA's Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center (the Docket Office).   A reasonable fee may be charged for copying.   The telephone number for the Docket Office is 202-260-7548.

Reports identified with an EPA number (e.g., EPA-453/R-94-042a) are also available (for a fee) through the National Technical Information Service (NTIS).   NTIS documents are identified by a publication number (e.g., PB95-193116INZ).   To order through NTIS, call 1-800-553-6847 or fax (703) 321-8547 or email orders@ntis.fedworld.gov     Visit the NTIS Website   to search for additional documents.

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