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What is NYC AC § 24-153?

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This section regulates the emission of air contaminants from equipment used in specific processes, mandating compliance with permissible emission rates as outlined in environmental ratings. The commissioner has the authority to require data from equipment owners to ensure adherence to these standards. Applies to owners of equipment involved in emissions processes.

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§ 24-153 Emissions of air contaminant; environmental ratings.

AC § 24-153

(a)No person shall cause, permit or allow the emission of an air contaminant from any equipment used in a process covered by part two hundred twelve of title six of the New York codes, rules and regulations where such emission exceeds the permissible emission rates specified in the environmental ratings for process emissions sources as set forth in such part.

(b)The provisions of this section shall not be construed to allow or permit any person to emit an air contaminant in quantities which alone or in combination with other sources would contravene any air quality standards.

(c)This section shall be supplemental to all other provisions of this code and in the event of conflict the more stringent section shall control.

(d)The commissioner may require any owner of equipment used in a process to provide pertinent data concerning emissions so as to show compliance with the requirements of this section. (Am. L.L. 2015/038, 5/6/2015, eff. 5/6/2016)

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