NESHAP for Flexible Polyurethane Foam Fabrication (40 CFR part 63, subpart MMMMM) (Final Rule)

This supporting statement addresses information collection activities that will be imposed by amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Flexible Polyurethane Foam Fabrication Operations source category, 40 CFR part 63, subpart MMMMM, referred to as the Flexible Foam Fabrication Operations NESHAP. These amendments were proposed by notice published in the Federal Register on January 11, 2021 (86 FR 1868).The original Flexible Foam Fabrication NESHAP standards were proposed on August 8, 2001 (66 FR 41729), promulgated on April 14, 2003 (68 FR 18062), and amended on April 20, 2006 (71 FR 20470). This subpart applies to each existing, new, or reconstructed affected source at facilities engaged in flexible polyurethane foam fabrication. For the purpose of the rule, flexible polyurethane foam fabrication is further divided into the following two types of affected sources: 1) loop slitter adhesive use; and 2) flame lamination. New facilities include those that commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction after August 8, 2001. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart MMMMM. As part of the residual risk and technology reviews (RTR) for the NESHAP, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is amending the rule to: correct and clarify regulatory provisions related to emissions during periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM); add requirements for electronic reporting of performance test results and other compliance-related reports; include additional requirements for applicability/compliance performance testing; and add an emission limitation for specified affected sources. This information collection request documents the recordkeeping and reporting requirements and burden imposed by these amendments. In general, all NESHAP standards require initial notification reports, performance tests, and periodic reports by the owners/operators of the affected facilities. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining compliance and are required of all affected facilities subject to the NESHAP.

The latest form for NESHAP for Flexible Polyurethane Foam Fabrication (40 CFR part 63, subpart MMMMM) (Final Rule) expires 2027-11-30 and can be found here.