The standard nonattainment process requires New Source Review (NSR) — that could be good for Central Texas. Why doesn the EAC require it?
NSR is already occurring in this area as new “major sources” apply for permits. The standard nonattainment process would likely add an offset ratio component to NSR. New emissions from existing or new major facilities would have to be offset by reductions in existing pollution. The EAC does not specifically require NSR because the EAC is designed to offer maximum local flexibility in emissions reduction strategy selection. When we do the modeling analyses, we may find that NSR is not the most efficient way to control pollution. Or we may choose to extend NSR to cover “non-major” sources. The key to the EAC is finding the combination of strategies that work best for Central Texas.
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- The standard nonattainment process requires New Source Review (NSR) -- that could be good for Central Texas. Why doesn the EAC require it?
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