CCP EPA & Clean Air Act Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the Clean Air Act, what is the primary purpose of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)?

Accepted Answer

Regulate emissions of toxic air pollutants from stationary sources

Answer

NESHAP regulates emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) from stationary sources such as industrial facilities under CAA Section 112.

Question 2

Which EPA program requires facilities that emit 25,000 metric tons or more of CO2e per year to report their greenhouse gas emissions?

Accepted Answer

Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP)

Answer

The EPA's GHGRP (40 CFR Part 98) requires large emitters of 25,000 mt CO2e/year or more to report annual GHG emissions.

Question 3

What does 'Prevention of Significant Deterioration' (PSD) permitting under the Clean Air Act primarily protect?

Accepted Answer

Air quality in areas already meeting NAAQS standards

Answer

PSD permits protect air quality in attainment areas by setting incremental limits on new pollution above baseline concentrations.

Question 4

A facility undergoes a 'major modification' under the Clean Air Act New Source Review (NSR) program. What must it obtain before construction begins?

Accepted Answer

An NSR pre-construction permit incorporating BACT or LAER

Answer

NSR requires major new sources or major modifications to obtain a pre-construction permit requiring Best Available Control Technology (BACT) or Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER).

Question 5

Under the Clean Air Act's Acid Rain Program (Title IV), electric utilities must comply with sulfur dioxide emission limits primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Surrendering SO2 allowances equal to actual emissions

Answer

Title IV uses a cap-and-trade system where utilities must hold and surrender SO2 allowances equal to their actual annual emissions.

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CCP EPA & Clean Air Act Compliance 2