Home » Evaluation & Project Management » EPA Boiler MACT Rules
EPA Boiler MACT Rules
Boiler MACT Rules reminder from Swagelok Energy Advisors
If you operate a coal-fired boiler, an oil-fired boiler, or a biomass-fired boiler, you should be aware of three rules that will regulate facilities considered potential sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). On March 21, 2011, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) published the rules, collectively known as the Boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technology or “Boiler MACT” rules. For many boiler operators the rules will require a one-time assessment, boiler tune-ups every two years, and records and reports in various combinations depending on several factors, including whether you are an “area source” (small source less than 10 MM Btu/hr) or a “major source” (large source 10 MM Btu/hr and greater).
Boiler assessments and tune-ups from Swagelok
Good news: After learning about Boiler MACT Rules, things get much easier. Just have Swagelok Energy Advisors schedule and complete your one-time boiler assessment, boiler tune-ups, and/or both. In fact, Swagelok Energy Advisors is one of the few resources that can have both completed for you. One source you know and trust.
Email a Swagelok Energy Advisors specialistBoiler MACT Rules compliance dates
- Area source (small boilers): Existing boilers need tune-up by 3/21/12, plus emission limits and energy assessment by 3/21/14. New boilers need same upon start-up.
- Major source (large boilers): On May 18, 2011, USEPA published a notice delaying the effective date of the major source rule pending the completion of reconsideration or judicial review, whichever is earlier.
- Reports and records as required.
Boiler MACT Links
Boiler MACT Rules Requirements
