Pilot Project to Demonstrate the Feasibility of a State Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) Regulatory Program. Summary Report

摘要

The report describes a pilot project to demonstrate the feasibility of a State CEMS regulatory program in Missouri and Iowa. With the cooperation of the State agencies, EPA regional offices and major utility companies, the project successfully demonstrated the technical reliability of CEMS and the potential for successful CEMS program implementation in these States. The purpose of the report is to disseminate information on the pilot project findings and recommendations to other air pollution agencies. The report summarizes the project approach and major findings and recommendations which resulted from the four year study. Specific findings include the technical feasibility of CEMS and the potential usefulness of CEMS's as a surveillance aid to a State air pollution control agency. Specific recommendations for CEMS program implementation include recommendations for excess emission report review, quality assurance, audits, and the use CEMS data by the utility industry.