Boiler MACT: EPA's Request for More Time Makes Sense

Biomass Power & Thermal
By Rona Johnson December 10, 2010

The U.S. EPA has asked a federal judge for a 15-month extension for releasing the boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rules.

The U.S. EPA has asked a federal judge for a 15-month extension for releasing the boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rules (see “EPA asks for boiler MACT rule extension” in this week’s newsletter).

These rules are intended to regulate hazardous air pollutants from commercial and industrial boilers and solid waste incinerators.

The EPA requested the delay so they could have more time to rework the standards proposed earlier this year, and to accept more comments.

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