Massachusetts H959 mandates continuous monitoring of emissions from municipal solid waste incinerators to reduce toxic air contaminants.
Massachusetts H959 requires owners or operators of municipal solid waste incinerators to develop and implement a plan for continuous monitoring or sampling of emissions, including carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and other contaminants. The plan must be submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection within three months of the act's effective date. The department can extend this deadline if necessary. The act also mandates that the department modify any federal operating permits within 12 months to align with the new requirements.
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