BUREAU OF GEOLOGY


APPENDIX A-FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION
 (Appendix A is taken from R. King, et al., 1980)


 LEGISLATION

National Legislation Policy Act
of 1969 (NEPA) PL 91-190







Clean Air Acts as amended
PL 91-604 as amended by
PL 92-157
PL 93-15
PL 93-319
PL 95-95


Federal Water Pollution Control
Act Amendments of 1972
PL 92-500


APPLICABILITY TO PEAT ENERGY

"Environmental Impact Statements
(EIS) must be prepared for all major
federal actions significantly affecting
the quality of the human environmen-
tal [sic]. Environmental Impact
Assessments (EIA) are usually done to
determine which actions require an
EIS."

"Ambient air quality standards have
been set to SO2 TSP, NO2, CO, and 03;
more are being considered. Affects all
peat energy facilities. New Source
Performance Standards (NSPS) apply
to coal-fired boilers and regulate SO2,
NO2, and particulates. Lower emission
levels are being considered, as are reg-
ulations for small particulates. Stricter
standards specific to coal liquefaction
may be forthcoming."

"Standards for hazardous air pollu-
tants limit mercury, beryllium, and
lead emissions, and currently limit
coal types that can be used for dem-
onstration plants."

"NSPS and regulations for the preven-
tion of significant deterioration may
affect plant siting. Nonattainment cri-
teria may be extended to NO3, which
could affect plant siting."

"Best Available Control Technology
(BACT) may be required for peat
energy demonstration facilities."

"National Pollutant Discharge Elimina-
tion System (NPDES) permits are
required to treat wastewater dis-
charges."


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