Government Decree on the restriction of emissions from large combustion plants (No. 936 of 2014).
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Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
The present Government Decree prescribes the limitation of air emissions from large combustion plants (LCPs) referred to in Section 97 of the Environmental Protection Act (527/2014) and to which Sections 98-106 of the Act apply. The Decree establishes emission limit values for various pollutants, including sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), and carbon monoxide (CO). These limits are designed to significantly reduce emissions from LCPs and achieve air quality standards. Emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particles, and carbon monoxide from new energy-producing units shall not exceed the emission limit values specified in Annex 1. As regards existing energy-producing units, these shall not exceed the emission limit values specified in Annex 2.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
20 November 2014.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Valtioneuvoston asetus suurten polttolaitosten päästöjen rajoittamisesta.