Melting metal? Time to renew EPA forms again.
Published Date: 9/24/2026
Notice
Summary
The EPA is asking to keep collecting info from aluminum, copper, and other non-ferrous foundries to make sure pollution rules are followed. This renewal keeps things running smoothly without adding new costs or big changes. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until October 26, 2026, to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Estimated annual paperwork burden and cost
EPA estimates 318 respondents subject to this ICR, with a total estimated burden of 11,900 hours per year and total estimated cost of $1,640,000 per year. The estimate indicates no annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs for respondents.
Which foundries must comply
If your foundry melts 600 tons per year (tpy) or more of aluminum, copper, or other non‑ferrous metal and is an area source of hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions, you are covered by NESHAP 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZZZ. The rules apply to existing facilities and to new facilities that commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction after the proposal date (proposed February 9, 2009).
Mandatory reporting and recordkeeping duties
Owners/operators of affected foundries must submit initial notifications, conduct performance tests, file periodic reports, and keep records of startup, shutdown, malfunction events, and any periods when monitoring systems are inoperative. Responses are mandatory under 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZZZ and are required initially and semiannually.
No change in burden or capital costs claimed
EPA states there is no change in burden from the most recently approved ICR, that the regulations have not changed over the past three years, and that the industry growth rate is very low or non-existent. EPA also reports no annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs associated with this ICR.
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