TransAlta Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT)

The EPA has defined RACT as: “the lowest emission limitation that a particular source is capable of meeting by the application of control technology that is reasonably available considering technological and economic feasibility” (44 FR 53762; September 17, 1979).

• TransAlta RACT Order 97-2057 (8 Mb PDF) - December 8, 1997. Regulatory Order to establish RACT emission limits.
• TransAlta Ract 97-2057 Final Technical Support Document (141 Mb PDF) December 8, 1997. This Technical Support Document was only issued for the initial RACT Order. It includes all of the attachments.
• TransAlta RACT Order 97-2057R1 (11 Mb PDF) - February 26, 1998. Revised Regulatory Order to establish RACT emission limits for NO_x, CO, PM and SO₂. This revision further delineated NOx emission levels for greater than and less than 50 percent fire.

Pollution Control Hearings Board's Summary Judgement on TransAlta