EPAFinal Rule
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks, and Coke Oven Batteries; Rescission of Extension of Compliance Deadlines for Coke Oven Facilities
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Summary
The EPA is eliminating extended deadlines that allowed coke oven facilities (plants that process coal into coke for steel production) to delay meeting strict air pollution standards. These facilities must now fully comply with rules limiting toxic air emissions from their operations.
Key Points
- 1Coke oven plants can no longer use deadline extensions to delay meeting federal air quality standards for hazardous pollutants
- 2The regulation targets emissions from three specific processes: pushing coke out of ovens, quenching (cooling) it, and battery stack operations
- 3Steel manufacturers and coke producers must invest in pollution control equipment sooner rather than later to reduce toxic air emissions
- 4The change protects nearby communities from exposure to harmful air pollutants like benzene and other chemicals linked to health problems
- 5Facilities that don't comply face potential penalties and may need to shut down or significantly upgrade their operations
Key Dates
Published
December 5, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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