EPA Approves Maryland's Plan to Cut Pollution from Trash-Burning Power Plants
Official: Air Plan Approval; Maryland; Reasonably Available Control Technology for Municipal Waste Combustors
Reading: EPA approval of Maryland's existing RACT requirements for municipal waste combustor NOx emissions extends the state's air quality control program without substantive changes to stringency.
The new rules will require municipal waste combustors to use better pollution control technology.
In clear language
The EPA is proposing to approve Maryland's plan to reduce air pollution from trash-burning power plants by limiting nitrogen oxide emissions. This is part of a larger effort to improve air quality under federal clean air laws. The new rules will require municipal waste combustors to use better pollution control technology.
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Who does this affect?
- Operators of municipal waste combustor facilities in Maryland
- Communities near waste-to-energy plants that currently experience air pollution
- Maryland residents who breathe the air affected by emissions from these facilities
What can you do?
- Stay informed about air quality in your area by checking EPA air quality forecasts and reports
- Support local efforts to reduce waste so fewer materials need to be burned for energy
No New Jersey official has a verified action on this policy yet.
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