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MON Resource Center Features & Benefits

Welcome to the MON Resource Center.  The MON Resource Center is designed with you in mind.  Our objective is to provide environmental managers at organic chemical manufacturing facilities with timely assistance throughout the MON compliance process, and to minimize the associated costs and confusion.  Specific features and benefits of the MON Resource Center are outlined below: 

MON Reference Library: The MON Reference Library is a collection of available MON information, all in one handy location.  The electronic format means that you will have access to new information as it becomes available.  In addition, many time saving features have been added. 

  • Searchable
  • Organized
  • Up-to-Date
  • Includes Glossary of Definitions, and
  • HAP List of Lists   

MON Compliance AssistantThe MON Compliance Assistant serves as your go-to resource for MON Compliance.  Compliance Assistant materials are peer reviewed, so you know you're getting good advice.  Information is presented in a convenient step-by-step format with illustrations, tables, typcal action items, and a sample timeline to keep you on track.     

  • "Plain English" Summaries of the Key MON Rule Sections
  • Appropriate Illustrations including; Tables, Flow Diagrams, and Decision Trees
  • MON 10-Step Action Plan
  • Timeline
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Useful Links
  • Confidential MON Rule Regulatory Consultant Support (for an additional fee) 

MON Subscriber's Forum:  The MON Subscriber's Forum facilitates interaction among peers in order to solve compliance questions, discuss rule interpretations, and share information.  In addition, you can provide suggestions for MON Resource Center enhancements, request topics for web conferences, and provide SOCMA with comments to facilitate lobbying efforts.      

  • Ask Questions
  • Share Knowledge
  • Provide Site Recommendations and Suggestions
  • Participate in Web Conferences

Benefits:
Subscribe to the MON Resource Center and take advantage of numerous benefits including:

  • Step-by-step compliance assistance;
  • A single source for MON regulatory information;
  • Updated findings and rule interpretations; 
  • Searchability to find what you need quickly and easily;
  • Easy to understand and peer reviewed rule summaries, tables, and decision diagrams;
  • Action items and timeline,
  • Collaborate with peers;
  • Attend web conferences; and
  • Obtain expert confidential advise for site-specific matters.


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.
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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.
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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.
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MON MACT Applicability & Compliance Assessment
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.
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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.
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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.
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GACT Rule for Chemical Preparations Facilities
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.
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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.
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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.
Click here to find out more