On the Cutting Edge: Implementation of the 2002 NSR Reforms in Minnesota

摘要

Minnesota has been implementing the 2002 New Source Review reform rules since March of 2003, because it is one of the seven states which are delegated to implement the New Source Review/ Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Program by the US Environmental Protection Agency. While no state rulemaking was required to put the rules in place, a large effort was required to change permit application forms, conduct training for permit writers and reviewers, PSD sources and consultants and to begin implementing the rules. With over two years of experience in implementing these rules, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has real life experience to share in calculating past actual emissions, projected actual emissions, clean unit designations and plant wide applicability limits. This paper will provide an overview of Minnesota’s implementation efforts and compliance strategy, present actual project examples, and provide information on the use of the 2002 NSR reforms in Minnesota to date.