The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) has proposed new Reasonably Available Control Technology regulations (RACT III), published in August 2021.
So, who’s affected? The RACT III regulations, when promulgated, will impact every major source of ozone precursor pollutants (i.e., nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC)) in Pennsylvania.
What about RACT II? You may have gone through the RACT process in 2016 when the RACT II regulations were promulgated. The RACT III rule, as proposed, looks a lot like its predecessor; however, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you need to do! The impacts of the final RACT III regulation on major sources of NOx and VOC could range from administrative items, such as an applicability notification, all the way up to the design, specification, purchase, installation, and permitting of new or additional air pollution control systems.
Have additional questions or want to talk through your RACT strategy? Call Christine Chinofsky at 610.933.5246 x155 or email at cchinofsky@all4inc.com.
RACT III Resources:
- Pennsylvania RACT III Update – Three Strikes and You’re Out!
- Yes, There is a RACT 3 (4 The Record – Quarantine Series) // Presentation
- Curious about Pennsylvania Air Quality – PADEP RACT III Rulemaking Process Update
- RACT III – Status Update and Compliance Considerations
- Pennsylvania RACT III Update: Draft Rule Published, Comment Period Is Now Open
- The Pennsylvania RACT III Rule Is Almost Here
- PA’s Environmental Quality Board Approves RACT III
