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Reclassification in the Clean Air Act

March 6, 2018Environmental Instruments BlogBy Nikki Wolf

Clean Air Act - Section 112

On January 25, 2018, the EPA issued a change to Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. Originally, when an organization was determined as a “major source” of hazardous air pollutants, it was considered to be a major source from that point on, with no change to status. This meant that the facility was required to reduce its emissions down to levels based on how much was possible for the lifetime of the operation.

The new guidelines allow these facilities to now be reclassified as an “area” source rather than a “major” source. The primary change here is that area sources are held to less stringent guidelines and standards than major sources are.

A concern that has arisen due to the withdrawal of the 23-year-old policy is that pollution emitting facilities will no longer have incentives to reduce their emissions, and even further, will do less to reduce their air emissions.

Sources:

The U.S. EPA Memorandum

Committee on Environmental & Public Works Letter

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Nikki Wolf

Nikki Wolf joined Mesa in June of 2016 as a Marketing Specialist for all product lines. As a marketing specialist, Nikki is responsible for developing and creating content for all social media channels, managing Mesa Lab’s tradeshow presence and participation, and writing content for Mesa's website, blogs, newsletters, and press releases. Prior to joining the company, Ms. Wolf provided marketing services in several industries, including contract manufacturing, sustainability services, optics, medical, and finance. Nikki received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Leadership and Organizational Studies and her Master of Professional Studies in Public Relations and Marketing from University of Denver.

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