The National Lime Association (NLA) submits the following comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule titled “Increasing Consistency and Transparency in Considering Benefits and Costs in the Clean Air Act Rulemaking Process” 85 Fed Reg 35612 - 35627 (June 11, 2020).
NLA is the trade association for manufacturers of high calcium quicklime, dolomitic quicklime, and hydrated lime, collectively referred to as “lime.” Lime is a chemical without substitute, providing costeffective solutions to many of society’s environmental problems. Lime is an important ingredient in many other manufacturing processes and industries. It is used in the steel manufacturing process, road building, and the creation of other building products like mortar and plaster. Lime is also a critical component in environmental compliance for many industries, as it is used to purify water and scrub air pollutants from stack emissions.