Hawaii SB2099 mandates stricter emission standards for large municipal waste combustor plants by 2028.

Hawaii SB2099 requires the state to adopt stringent performance and emission standards for large municipal waste combustor plants by December 31, 2027. These standards must align with the proposed rule published by the EPA on January 23, 2024. Starting January 1, 2028, all large municipal waste combustor plants in the state must comply with these new rules, which include systems to reduce nitrogen oxides and capture toxic pollutants like dioxins and mercury.

Hawaii SB2099 mandates stricter emission standards for large municipal waste combustor plants by 2028.

Hawaii SB2099 requires the state to adopt stringent performance and emission standards for large municipal waste combustor plants by December 31, 2027. These standards must align with the proposed rule published by the EPA on January 23, 2024. Starting January 1, 2028, all large municipal waste combustor plants in the state must comply with these new rules, which include systems to reduce nitrogen oxides and capture toxic pollutants like dioxins and mercury.