Textile Manufacturing Sector (NAICS 313)
Textile manufacturing is part of the manufacturing sector (NAICS 31 - 33). This sector consists of establishments engaged in spinning natural and manmade fibers into yarns and threads. These are then woven or knitted into fabrics, and the fabrics are dyed and finished.
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Laws and Regulations
- Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
- National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP):
Compliance
- Textile Sector Compliance Assistance: including sector profiles and assistance centers.
- RCRA in Focus: Textile Manufacturing (PDF) (15 pp, 503K) A guide for small business, includes a hazardous waste table of RCRA requirements and answers to frequently asked questions.
- RCRA in Focus: Leather Manufacturing (PDF) (20 pp, 359K): A guide for small business, includes a hazardous waste table of RCRA requirements and answers to frequently asked questions.
Policies and Guidance
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