Dixon Environmental is pleased to present this interactive website designed to provide the most complete guidance available for regulatory compliance for the control of hazardous air pollutants. Dixon Environmental would particularly like to recognize the contribution of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) and their assistance with the website.
The MON Resource Center provides numerous opportunities for environmental personnel at regulated facilities to relate to others affected by these rules. The MON Resource Center takes compliance guidance to the next level by offering easy access and improved searchability for information available on the internet, a 10-Step Action Plan, "plain English" summaries, equipment requirements, numerous tables and decision diagrams, and a subscribers' forum to facilitate discussion, sharing of information, and collaborative problem-solving.
The MON Resource Center is an internet-based tool designed to provide organic chemical manufacturers with current information and assistance in order to facilitate compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart FFFF, the Miscellaneous Organic National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants, frequently referred to as "the MON rule". It also addresses the final rule imposing Area Source Generally Available Control Technology (GACT) standards for the control of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) at chemical manufacturing facilities that are minor HAP sources.
The CMAS Compliance Assistant provides tools and information to support your compliance efforts for the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources – herein denoted as the CMAS Rule (40 Part 63 Subpart VVVVVV).
Inside the CMAS Compliance Assistant, you will find:
"Plain English" Rule Summaries
Compliance guidance, tools, and recommendations,
Convenient Tables, Flow Diagrams, and Illustrations,
Internet links to EPA and other resources, and
Know the Information is Always Current and Up to Date.
Reference Library
The MON Reference Library contains important documents and guidance materials relating to the MON rule in a convenient, easily accessible location. The majority of the tools are available for viewing in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format and are searchable and downloadable.
The MON Compliance Assistant provides tools developed to assist you with your MON compliance efforts.
Inside the MON Compliance Assistant, you will find:
"Plain English" Compliance Standard Summaries,
Convenient Tables, Flow Diagrams, and Illustrations,
10-Step Action Plan,
Timeline, and
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ
What's New? NSPS SOCMI YYY Compliance Assistant
The SOCMI YYY Compliance Assistant provides tools and information to support New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) Subpart YYY Compliance Efforts.
Inside the Subpart YYY Compliance Assistant, you will find:
"Plain English" Rule Summaries,
Compliance guidance, tools, and recommendations,
Convenient Tables, Flow Diagrams, and Illustrations,
Internet links to EPA and other resources, and
Know the Information is Always Current and Up to Date.
Consultant Support
The option to purchase consultant support provided by the experts at Dixon Environmental can be included with your subscription to the MON Resource Center upon request for an additional fee. Obtain assistance on rule interpretations, ask questions specific to your facility's compliance, request peer review of reports, or obtain a second opinion. Available by convenient credit card payment.
DISCLIAMER: The information in the MON Resource Center is not meant to be a substitute for the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Federal Register, and other EPA documents, which should serve as the primary source of regulatory guidance. The information on this site should not be used in place of appropriate technical or legal advice related to your company's specific circumstances. Dixon Environmental tries to provide quality information, but we make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to this web site and its associated sites. Dixon Environmental has no liability arising from or relating to the use, interpretation, or application of the information or its accuracy or inaccuracy. Dixon Environmental does not and cannot review every message posted by subscribers on the Forums, and Dixon Environmental is not responsible for the content of these messages.
SOCMA has provided initial start-up funding to Dixon Environmental for the initial development and deployment of the MON Resource Center, but SOCMA has no control over the site or the service or the content appearing therein and thereon. Accordingly, under no circumstances shall SOCMA have and liability to you arising out of or in connection with your use of the service, the site, or any content. o:p>
MON News
Coatings Regulations and Analytical Methods Conference
October 20-21, 2010 - This two-day coatings regulations and analytical methods conference will offer an open forum for professionals who develop, specify, or use coatings.
Area Rule Source Changes and Implementation Guides
We have been closely monitoring the Area Source Rules for the Paints and Allied Manufacturing Facilities. Some aspects of these rules have recently been amended. Specifically, the EPA has amended the definition of ''material containing hazardous air pollutants'' and clarified some regulatory text.
Final GACT Standards for Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources
Finalized on October 29, 2009, the MACT Standard for Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources [40 CFR 63, Subpart VVVVVV], commonly known as the CMAS Rule imposes Generally Available Control Technology Standards (GACT) standards for the control of HAPs. The EPA estimates this rule will potentially affect 450 manufacturing facilities and 150 small entities.
The U. S Supreme Court refuses to industry’s request to review an appellate court’s order to vacate the start-up, shutdown and malfunction (SSM) exemption to meet the Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT ) standards. Please read the full article to see how this affects your operations.
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Industry Request On SSM Exemption
The U. S Supreme Court refuses to industry’s request to review an appellate court’s order to vacate the start-up, shutdown and malfunction (SSM) exemption to meet the Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT ) standards. Please read the full article to see how this affects your operations.
GACT Rule for Paints and Allied Manufacturing Facilities
Promulgated on December 3, 2009, this rule requires the reduction of HAP emissions from manufacturing paints and allied products such as paints, coatings, inks, and adhesives.
On December 30, 2009, the EPA issued the final rule imposing Area Source Generally Available Control Technology (GACT) standards for the control of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) at chemical preparations facilities that are minor HAP sources.
Final Rule - Area Source GACT Standards - Chemical Preparations
On December 30, 2009 the EPA issued the final rule imposing Area Source Generally Available Control Technology (GACT) standards for the control of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) at chemical preparations facilities that are minor HAP sources.
Final Rule - Area Source GACT Standards - Paints and Allied Products
On December 3, 2009 the EPA issued the final rule imposing Area Source Generally Available Control Technology (GACT) standards for the control of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) at paints and allied products manufacturing facilities that are minor HAP sources.
