| Applicability: |
eCFR Subpart QQQ  [ecfr.gov]
This subpart applies to:
- Affected sources primary copper smelters that are, or are part of, Major Sources of HAPs* and the primary copper smelter uses batch copper converters.
Affected sources:
- Copper concentrate dryers;
- Smelting furnaces;
- Slag cleaning vessels;
- Copper converter departments;
- All fugitive emission sources.
Definition of "Primary copper smelter":
- Any installation or any intermediate process engaged in the production of copper from copper sulfide ore concentrates through the use of pyrometallurgical techniques.
*Major Sources of HAPs emit or have the potential to emit:
- ≥ 10 tons/year of any single HAP; or
- ≥ 25 tons/year of total HAPs.
- Area Sources emit less than Major Sources.
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| Rules apply to small, area sources? |
No |
| Known Sources in NDEQ Jurisdiction: |
No
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| Date of Original Final Rule: |
6/12/02 |
| Amendments Dates: |
01/11/2022 - Proposed Rule
04/20/2006 - Amendments
07/14/2005 - Amendments |
| State Regulations (Title 129): |
This rule is not adopted into Title 129.
Sources are responsible for ensuring they are in compliance with current federal requirements found for this subpart in the CFR |
| Federal Regulations: |
40 CFR 63.1440 |
| Related Rules: |
Subpart P – Primary Copper Smelters
NESHAP - 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart EEEEEE - Primary Copper Smelters (area sources)
Subpart ZZZZZZ - Aluminum, Copper, & other Non-Ferrous Foundries (area sources) |
| Regulations and Federal Registers: |
eCFR Subpart QQQ  [ecfr.gov]
(See attached file: 3Q - Fed. Reg. 2022-01-11 - Proposed Rule.pdf)
(See attached file: 3Q - Fed. Reg. 2006-04-20 - Final Rule; Amendment.pdf)
(See attached file: 3Q - Fed. Reg. 2005-07-14 - Final Rule; amendments.pdf)
(See attached file: 3Q - Fed. Reg. 2002-06-12 - Final Rule.pdf)
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| Important Dates: |
Source Classification
- Existing Sources = Commence construction or reconstruction before April 20, 1998.
- New Sources = Commence construction or reconstruction on or after April 20, 1998.
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| FAQs, Fact Sheets, and Rule Summaries: |
EPA's Subpart QQQ Website  [epa.gov] - contains federal register notices and technical information
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| Page Last Updated: |
8/24/22 |