NTAA’s PRK for EPA’s Proposed Amendments to Large Municipal Waste Combustor Standards
In December 2023, the EPA proposed to amend its Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emissions Guidelines (EG) for Large Municipal Waste Combustors (LMWCs). The current proposal constitutes a “re-evaluation” of maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards for LMWCs.
The EPA first promulgated emissions standards for LMWCs pursuant to the Clean Air Act in 1995. Emissions standards were revised and strengthened in 2006. The current proposal seeks to modify and strengthen current emissions standards and practices once again for both new and existing LMWCs to reflect technology advancements and concurrently to mitigate air pollutant impacts on public health. More information, including the importance for Tribes, can be found in the fact sheet below.
Comments on this proposed rule are due to EPA by March 25, 2024 using the Federal Rulemaking Portal or by email to a-r-Docket@epa.gov. The Docket ID is: EPA-HQ-OAR- 2017-0183.
NTAA’s PRK
- NTAA Tribal Template Letter – A template Word document that includes NTAA’s comments that can be used by Tribes to submit to the EPA.
- NTAA Fact Sheet – A three-page fact sheet that can be used by Tribes to inform community members and leadership regarding this proposed rule.
- NTAA Response Letter – The official letter NTAA submitted to the EPA in response to the proposed rule.