This volume is one of several documents designed to assist States, EPA regional offices,
and municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill owners and operators in implementing the New
Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines (EG) for MSW landfills. Full
references to all related documents are provided. Landfills that commenced construction,
modification, or reconstruction after May 30, 1991 are subject to the Federal NSPS (40 CFR 60
Subpart WWW). The EG (40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Cc) apply to existing landfills that
commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction before May 30, 1991, and that have
accepted waste at any time since November 8, 1987, or have additional capacity for future waste
deposition. The requirements of the NSPS and EG are similar. Enclosed is a summary of the
NSPS and EG and the control, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Explanations are included to help implementing agencies determine applicability, ensure
compliance, collect and review reports, and conduct inspections. The appendices include tools
for ensuring compliance, such as test methods, checklists, and calculation procedures.