Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 400-499 - Environmental Protection - Air Pollution Control
Chapter NR 418 - Sulfur emission control in specific geographic areas
Section NR 418.04 - Milwaukee RACT sulfur limitations
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) No person may cause, allow or permit sulfur dioxide to be emitted to the ambient air within the corporate boundaries of the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee county, from any direct source on which construction or modification was commenced prior to December 1, 1983, averaged over any 24-hour period in amounts greater than specified in this subsection.
Q = X(3.28) + Y(1.60) + Z(0.5) / X + Y +Z
where Q is the sulfur dioxide emission limit for a stack expressed in pounds of sulfur dioxide per million Btu heat input, X is the percent of total heat input derived from solid fossil fuel, Y is the percent of total heat input derived from residual fuel oil, and Z is the percent of total heat input derived from all other fuels.
(2) When a source is subject to the emission limitations of sub. (1), the owner or operator shall achieve final compliance with the applicable emission limitations and so certify to the department by November 9, 1985.
