Air Plan Approval for Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District: Regulation of Portland Cement Kilns
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This rule approves new emission limits for nitrogen oxides from Portland cement kilns in Eastern Kern, California. It affects cement kiln operators by setting stricter emission limits to comply with the Clean Air Act, requiring adjustments in operational procedures for compliance.
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Key Changes
- Stricter nitrogen oxide emission limits for cement kilns
- Removal of certain exemptions during startup and shutdown periods
- Updates to the State Implementation Plan for compliance
Obligations
What this law requires
Portland cement kiln operators must comply with the new nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission limits as set out in EKAPCD Rule 425.3.
Portland cement kiln operators must adjust their operational procedures to meet stricter NOx emission limits to remain compliant with the Clean Air Act.
Portland cement kiln operators must eliminate exemptions from NOx emission limitations during startup and shutdown periods, and during breakdown conditions.
Portland cement kiln operators must comply with alternative NOx emission limits during startup and shutdown periods as specified in EKAPCD Rule 425.3.