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.
Laws and Regulations
Air:
- Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
- National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP):
Water:
Compliance
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) in Focus: Hazardous Waste Generator Guidance by Industry: guide for small business, includes a hazardous waste table of RCRA requirements
Policies and Guidance
Additional federal and state regulations not listed here may apply. Find your state environmental agency.