DEP Invites Comments On Interstate NOx Pollution Reduction Limits For Nonelectric Generating Units

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 16 PA Bulletin of the opportunity to comment on proposed nitrogen oxide emission limits included in its Interstate Pollution Transport Reduction Plan.

Specifically, the proposals establishes a non-EGU NOx Trading Program budget of 3,619 tons of NOx, less a specified adjustment amount, to serve as a Statewide Ozone Season NOx emissions cap for new and existing non-EGUs.

The deadline for comments is March 4.  Comments are being accepted through DEP’s eComment webpage.

Questions should be directed to Randy Bordner,  DEP, at 717-772-3921 or send email to: ranbordner@pa.gov.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for all the details.

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[Posted: Feb. 15, 2019]


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