C.M.R. 06, 096, ch. 105 - GENERAL PROCESS SOURCE PARTICULATE EMISSION STANDARD

  1. § 096-105-1 - Scope
  2. § 096-105-2 - Emission Standard
  3. § 096-105-3 - Table 105A
  4. § 096-105-4 - Malfunction or breakdown
  5. § 096-105-5 - Test Methods and Procedures

SUMMARY: This regulation establishes a limitation on the amount of particulate emissions allowed from any general process source determined on the basis of the size and rate at which the process operates. Also included are specific emission limitations on Kraft pulping processes based on the tons of pulp produced.

BASIS STATEMENT

The basis of the regulation is to limit particulate emissions from this catagory of sources so as to protect the ambient air quality standard.

BASIS STATEMENT FOR AMENDMENT OF SEPTEMBER 26, 1990

During the 114th Session of the Maine Legislature, the Board of Environmental Protection was given the authority under 38 M.R.S.A.585585-A to establish and amend emission standards and regulations to implement ambient air quality standards and emission standards. This rule was amended to reflect the new authority under statute. No request for public hearing nor comments were received on the reauthorization.

Notes

C.M.R. 06, 096, ch. 105
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 31, 1972
Amended: November 3, 1990
EFFECTIVE DATE (ELECTRONIC CONVERSION): May 8, 1996

AUTHORITY: 38 M.R.S.A., Section585, 585-A

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