When is MassDEP going to come out with regulations governing Outdoor Wood Boilers?
MassDEP has posted draft regulations on this topic: http://www.mass.gov/dep/public/publiche.htm#owb. MassDEP has proposed adding new sections to its Air Pollution Control Regulations that would address outdoor hydronic heaters, also known as outdoor wood boilers, installed after the new regulations’ effective date and the operation of units installed before the effective date. Requirements would apply to manufacturers, sellers and owners of outdoor hydronic heaters. Public hearings regarding these draft regulations are being conducted statewide and MassDEP is currently accepting public comment on the draft regulations. More information can be accessed from the link above. How are portable incinerators/crematoriums regulated? Under MassDEP Air Pollution Control regulations, a written plan approval from MassDEP is required prior to the construction and operation of any incinerator/crematorium at each site where such a device is to be located and operated. There are very specific design a
