Industrial Goods & Services

Guide to complying with laws and regulations that apply to producers and suppliers of materials, substances, components, machinery and other industrial technology used in manufacturing goods.

Metals

• Coke Oven Batteries : EPA Rules and Implementation Information
  Links to the rule NESHAP for coke oven batteries and related documentation.
  
  
• Coke Oven Batteries : FAQs
  Frequently asked questions about the NESHAP for Coke Oven Batteries.
  
  
• Iron and Steel Rule : EPA Contacts for Technical Information
  EPA contacts for the Iron and Steel effluent guideline program.
  
  
• Magnetic Tape Manufacturing : EPA Rules and Implementation Information
  Rules and documentation related to Subpart EE - National Emission Standards for Magnetic Tape Manufacturing
  
  
• Metal Finishing Sector Guide (EPA)
  Environmental compliance information for the metal finishing industry.
  
  
• Metal Products and Machinery Effluent Guidelines
  Metal Products and Machinery (MP&M) regulation establishes national technology-based limits on pollutants in wastewater discharges from facilities that manufacture, rebuild or maintain metal parts, products, or machines.
  
  
• Perfluorocarbon (PFC) Generation During Primary Aluminum Production
  Provides information about perfluorocarbon generation during primary aluminum production.
  
  
• Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis System
  All U.S. imports of steel mill products need a license to complete CBP entry summary. This web site was designed to help shippers comply with the steel import monitoring program requirements.
  
  
• Voluntary Aluminum Industrial Partnership (VAIP)
  A pollution prevention program developed jointly by EPA and the primary aluminum industry. Participating companies work with EPA to improve aluminum production efficiency while reducing perfluorocarbon (PFC) emissions, potent greenhouse gases that remain in the atmosphere for thousands of years.
  

Masonry & Stone

• Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry : Questions & Answers
  Frequently asked questions about the Portland Cement NESHAP.
  
  
• Stone, Clay, Glass and Concrete Industry : Environmental Regulations
  This sector notebook provides the profile of the Stone, Clay, Glass and Concrete Industry.
  

Paints & Adhesives

• Organic Finishing Materials : EPA Self-Audit and Inspection Guide
  Regulatory compliance and pollution prevention information for the painting and coating industry.
  
  
• Paints and Coatings Resource Center
  Provides regulatory compliance and pollution prevention information to organic coating facilities.
  
  
• Plain Language Guide to Regulations for Paints and Coatings
  Provides clear guidance on how to comply with environmental regulations.
  
  
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Resources for Paintings and Coatings Industry
  Find hazardous waste and RCRA compliance resources on state websites.
  

Plant Management

• Industry Technologies Best Practices
  Provides a guide to energy conservation best practices in industrial plants.
  
  
• Tax Guide for Manufacturing
  Provides tax tips and trends and statistics for the manufacturing industry.
  

Pulp & Paper

• Pulp and Paper NESHAP : FAQs : Volume 2
  Frequently asked question abut NESHAP relevant to the pulp and paper manufacturing industry.
  
  
• Pulp and Paper NESHAP : FAQs
  Frequently asked question abut NESHAP relevant to the pulp and paper manufacturing industry.
  

Textiles and Nonwovens

• Mineral Wool Production : EPA Rules and Implementation Information
  Rules and documentation related to Subpart DDD - National Emission Standards for Mineral Wool Production.
  

Wood

• OSHA eTool : Sawmills
  This eTool is designed to identify common hazards in the sawmill industry. It explains that sawmill equipment can be hazardous, particularly when used improperly or without proper safeguards. Also, it notes that wood dust and chemicals used for finishing products may cause skin and respiratory diseases.
  
  
• OSHA eTool : Woodworking
  This eTool describes the principal hazards and possible solutions for woodworking. It explains that improperly or inadequately guarded woodworking machines can lead to the following injuries: laceration, amputation, severed fingers, and blindness. It also notes that wood dust and the chemicals used for finishing products are potential health hazards to wood workers and may cause skin and respiratory diseases.
  
  
• Wood Furniture and Fixtures Industry : Environmental Regulations
  This sector notebook provides the profile of the Wood Furniture and Fixtures Industry.
  

Workplace Health & Safety

• OSHA eTool : Ammonia Refrigeration
  This eTool is designed to assist employers and employees in identifying and controlling the hazards associated with the operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration systems. It details proper techniques for handling anhydrous ammonia, which is widely used as a refrigerant in industrial facilities.
  
  
• OSHA eTool : Battery Manufacturing
  An eTool for battery manufacturing (the process of producing lead-acid batteries) used in automobiles, fork trucks, material handling, and standby power applications.
  
  
• OSHA eTool : Machine Guarding
  This eTool focuses on the machine guarding of the machines most frequently involved in amputation and other type of machine related injuries. The purpose of the eTool is to help employers and employees, regulatory agencies, and others recognize and control common amputation hazards associated with the operation and use of certain types of machines.