Book Description

Standards of performance for the control of particulate matter emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed grain terminal elevators and certain storage elevators at grain processing plants are being promulgated under the authority of section 111 of the Clean Air Act. Grain elevators are a significant source of particulate matter emissions. Studies indicate that, as a general class, particulate matter causes adverse health and welfare effects. The promulgated standards will reduce uncontrolled particulate mater emissions by more than 99 percent and will reduce particulate matter emissions by 70 to 90 percent compared to emission limits contained in typical state or local air pollution regulations. An analysis of the significant changes in the environmental and economic effects associated with the promulgated standards is included in this documents.