EPA proposes easing implementation of clay products air rule

EPA is proposing to ease implementation of its national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) air toxics rule for the clay products manufacturing sector, floating several technical changes including limited use of emissions averaging and provisions to allow for temperature variability in clay kilns. The proposed rule , slated for publication in the Aug. 20 Federal Register , is in response to a petition by clay products maker Kohler for reconsideration of the NESHAP, issued by the Obama EPA...