Emission Trade to Meet Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for the State of New York

Federal Register Dates:
September 2, 1998 Final Rule 63 FR 46658
May 21, 1998 Proposal 63 FR 27897

EPA Approval Date:
EPA's approval of this emission trade was effective on October 2, 1998.

State Submittal:
SIP revision dated April 9, 1996, April 30, 1996, October 17, 1996, December 5, 1996 and February 2, 1998.

Affected Areas:
Jefferson County, NY

Summary:
This revision establishes and requires an emission trade between Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation and Champion International Paper Corporation which will result in both sources meeting the requirements of Reasonably Available Control Technology for oxides of nitrogen.

New or Revised Regulations Included As Part of the SIP:
Special Permit Conditions for Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation and Champion International Corporation.

Commitments:
None

EPA Region 2 Contact:
Richard Ruvo (212) 637- 4014