EPA Corrects Deadline for Lime Plant Emissions Averaging Plans
The Environmental Protection Agency is correcting its 2024 final rule on emission standards for lime manufacturing plants. The rule's written text still required plans 180 days ahead, even though the agency said in 2024 it had changed that deadline to 60 days. The correction takes effect November 3, 2026.
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What does it mean?
Lime plants that use emissions averaging to meet limits on hydrogen chloride or mercury must send their plan to regulators earlier than the written rule said. The correct lead time is 60 days before they plan to show they comply, not 180 days.
Who is affected?
Lime manufacturing plants that choose emissions averaging to comply for HCl or mercury.
What changes?
Before, the written rule required emissions averaging plans 180 days before a compliance demonstration; now the required submission is 60 days before.