EPA Floats Tougher Air Toxics Rule For Tire Producers Ahead Of Deadline

EPA has sent its rule tightening air toxics standards for rubber tire manufacturers for White House pre-publication review, bringing the agency closer to release of the regulation that would add limits for hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) not originally regulated in the sector, but an industry association warns the plan is “unlawful” and “inappropriate.” EPA sent the rule modifying the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the sector to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB)...