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Municipal Solid Waste Landfill New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines (EG) -- Questions and Answers

This November 1998 document of questions and answers are provided as a guide for those subject to the new source performance standards (NSPS) or emission guidelines (EG), as well as those implementing the NSPS or EG. These questions can be used to explore the application of the regulations in different scenarios or to shed light on complex issues. The answers provided are not rules nor are they binding upon the Agency in any context.

For more information on the rule, visit the regulation page for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills: New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Emission Guidelines (EG) and Compliance Times.

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