Area Source Standards for Plating and Polishing Operations
Compliance assistance on NESHAP rules and standards for area-source emissions from plating and polishing operations.
On July 1, 2008, the EPA published the final rule on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP): Area Source Standards for Plating and Polishing Operations. This rule applies to businesses that conduct plating, polishing or other metal finishing activities, and is in addition to TCEQ rules.
Compliance Tools
- EPA Brief Summary
- Industry-Specific Permits by Rule for Metal Finishers
- TCEQ's Compliance Tools for Metal Finishing Operations
Forms
Rules
- 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart 6W (sections 63.11504 through 63.11513)
Small Business and Local Government Assistance
TCEQ's Small Business and Local Government Assistance section offers free, confidential help to small businesses and local governments working to comply with state environmental regulations. Call us at (800) 447-2827 or visit our webpage at TexasEnviroHelp.org.