Evaluation of Emission Controls, BACT, LAER, & MACT
- • Best Available Control Technology (BACT)
- • Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER)
- • Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT)
- • Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT)
- • Bid specifications and vendor/bid evaluation
- • Economic analysis
- • Pilot system design
- • Process/material changes
- • Public notices, meetings, hearings
- • Technical/on-site
Technical evaluation of emission controls and analysis of BACT is a fundamental requirement of the permitting process. In nonattainment areas, new source review may require the installation of LAER, regardless of cost considerations. Specific control technologies may also be required by federal New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS), or by TCEQ regulations. Our engineering staff is experienced in determining the technical, practical, and economic feasibility of emission controls and specifying the preliminary design features of emission control equipment.