| Applicability: |
eCFR Subpart LLLLL  [ecfr.gov]
You are subject to this rule if you:
Own or operate an asphalt processing facility or an asphalt roofing manufacturing facility that is a major source.
After the applicable compliance date, blowing stills, asphalt storage tanks, saturators, wet loopers, and coaters subject to the provisions of this subpart that are also subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart UU are required to comply only with this subpart.
This subpart does not apply to:
1. equipment that is subject to subpart CC of this part
2. equpment that is subject to subpart K, Ka, or Kb of 40 CFR Part 60
3. asphalt processing and asphalt roofing manufacturing equipment used for research and development
Definitions:
An asphalt processing facility is a facility engaged in the preparation of asphalt flux at stand-alone asphalt processing facilities, petroleum refineries, and asphalt roofing facilities.
Asphalt preparation, called ‘‘blowing,’’ is the oxidation of asphalt flux, achieved by bubbling air through the heated asphalt, to raise the softening point and to reduce penetration of the oxidized asphalt.
An asphalt processing facility includes one or more asphalt flux blowing stills, asphalt flux storage tanks storing asphalt flux intended for processing in the blowing stills, oxidized asphalt storage tanks, and oxidized asphalt loading racks. |
| Rules apply to small, area sources? |
No |
| Known Sources in NDEQ Jurisdiction: |
No
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| Date of Original Final Rule: |
4/29/03 |
| Amendments Dates: |
03/12/2020 - Final Rule
05/02/2019 - Proposed Rule
05/17/2005 - Direct Final Rule
05/07/2003 - Final Rule |
| State Regulations (Title 129): |
Title 129, Chapter 13, Section 002.85
Previously: Chapter 28, Section 001.69.
Sources are also responsible for ensuring they are in compliance with current federal requirements found for this subpart in the CFR. |
| Federal Regulations: |
40 CFR 63.8680 |
| Related Rules: |
Subpart UU – Asphalt Processing & Asphalt Roofing Manufacturing
NESHAP - 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart AAAAAAA - Asphalt Processing & Roofing Mfg. (area sources) |
| Regulations and Federal Registers: |
eCFR Subpart LLLLL  [ecfr.gov]
(See attached file: 5L - Fed. Reg. 2020-03-12 - Final Rule.pdf)
(See attached file: 5L - Fed. Reg. 2019-05-02 - Proposed Rule.pdf)
(See attached file: 5L- Fed. Reg. 2005-05-17 - Direct Final Rule.pdf)
(See attached file: 5L- Fed. Reg. 2003-05-07 - Final Rule.pdf)
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| FAQs, Fact Sheets, and Rule Summaries: |
EPA's Subpart LLLLL Website  [epa.gov] - contains federal register notices and implementation tools
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| Page Last Updated: |
1/25/23 |