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Federal Boiler Rule

Over 10,000 industrial, commercial and institutional boilers are operating in New Hampshire. These boilers release air pollution including particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The EPA published rules to address emissions from oil, biomass, and coal-fired boilers and process heaters.

The rules set emission limits, work practice standards, emission reduction measures, and management practices for boilers based on location (major vs. area source), age (new vs. existing) and type of fuel burned. The date a boiler commenced construction or reconstruction dictates if it is considered new or existing. For these rules, the date is June 4, 2010.

Publications

• Existing Boilers - Notifications and Reporting Timeline
• New Boilers - Notifications and Reporting
• Summary of Federal and State Regulations Controlling Air Emissions from Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers (Guidance Document ARD-13-02)
• Summary of Federal Regulations (Fact Sheet ARD-48)

Rules/Regulatory

• EPA: Summary of 2012 Boiler Rule
• Area Sources NESHAP: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers: Final Rule
• Major Sources NESHAP: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers, and Process Heaters: Final Rule

Training

• Area Source Boiler Rule Changes - January 2013

Forms/Applications

• Initial Notification for Area Sources – due January 20, 2014
• Notification of Compliance Status for Boilers Subject to Tune-ups – due July 19, 2014
• Tune-up Information for Area Source Boilers

Related Programs

• Small Business Technical Assistance Program
• Air Permitting for Stationary Sources

Resources/Links

• Fast Facts: Area Sources Requirements
• How do I find a Qualified Energy Assessor (QEA) in New England?
• Tune-up Guide for Owners and Operators - Area Sources
• Tune-up Guide for Technicians – Area Sources
• Summary of Energy Assessments for Area Source Boilers

Contact Us

• Air Permitting Program
  (603) 271-1370
  (603) 271-1381 (fax)
  airpermitting@des.nh.gov

 

 

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