What are the anticipated levels of particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5) from the BRIMF?
A. Comprehensive studies and analyses of the BRIMF’s predicted impact on air emissions (PM2.5, NOx, CO, VOC, and SO2) levels have demonstrated that the impact on ambient air quality will be very small and within all applicable laws. Specifically, the BRIMF will not change or worsen the local area’s nonattainment status for PM2.5 under federal air laws. Similar to the ambient air quality standards for all regulated pollutants, the federal standards for PM2.5 are established to be protective of the public health, including children and sensitive groups such as asthmatics and the elderly. The PM2.5 standard was most recently updated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2006. The studies to date indicate compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
