Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 106 - LOW SULFUR FUEL
Section 096-106-9 - Equivalent Alternative Sulfur Reduction
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
Notwithstanding Section 5 of this Chapter, any licensed air emission source that held an air emission license on September 12, 2009 may submit an application to amend the facility's existing air emission license to achieve equivalent sulfur emission reductions through other means, including but not limited to reductions in the consumption of residual and distillate fuel, early sulfur emission reductions from the 2002 baseline emissions inventory year, and conversion to alternative fuels.
A. Any source choosing to apply for an equivalent alternative sulfur reduction plan must submit an application for Department and EPA approval no later than one (1) year after the effective date of this Chapter.
B. Approved alternative sulfur reduction strategies must be in effect no later than July1, 2018.
NOTE: In all cases, ambient air quality standards and increment standards must be met.
