Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer in Illinois

4 Important Facts and Resources to Install Oxidizer Pollution Control Systems in Illinois.

• Fact 1: The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires major stationary sources to install pollution control equipment and to meet specific emissions limitations. In addition, under the 1990 CAA amendments, major stationary sources must obtain operating permits. Regulatory and Guidance Information by Topic: Air | US EPA
• Fact 2: The U.S. EPA codifies regulations annually in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Title 40: Protection of Environment is the section of the CFR that deals with EPA's mission of protecting human health and the environment.
  • The CFR is available from the Government Printing Office.
  • Follow this link for an up-to-date, unofficial version of the CFR available online.
• Fact 3: Most commercial and industrial operations which emit or have the potential to emit any air contaminant like particulate matter, dust, fumes, gas, mist, smoke, or vapor require an air permit. Building and installation permits must be acquired before the construction of new equipment or modification of existing equipment, and operating permits are needed before production begins. Permits are usually issued by state environmental agencies.
• Fact 4: Most federal air pollution regulations are industry-specific. States also have laws and regulations protecting air quality, most of which are based on federal rules.
  • Here you can find the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Bureau of Air
  • Find the building and installation permits for Illinois for your pollution control equipment installation.