EPA Finalizes Amendments to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized amendments to the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units, based on the 2020 Residual Risk and Technology Review. The changes include updates to emission standards for particulate matter and mercury.

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