Cabinet Regulation No. 17 on the limitation of air pollution from combustion plants.

This Cabinet Regulation primarily addresses the regulation of air pollution emissions from combustion plants, establishing a legal framework to limit the release of hazardous substances into the atmosphere. Its objectives include ensuring compliance with emission limit values, protecting public health, and safeguarding the environment. The document operates within the broader context of environmental protection laws and policies, emphasizing the importance of maintaining air quality standards as mandated by relevant regulatory frameworks. It outlines specific measures for monitoring and controlling emissions, including the requirement for continuous measurements of emissions at specified intervals, particularly for large combustion plants with a nominal thermal input between 50 MW and 100 MW. It stipulates that emissions must be expressed as concentrations at standard conditions, with particular attention to the type of fuel used. Additionally, it details the conditions under which operators may apply for exemptions from certain emission limits, particularly in cases of unforeseen supply disruptions of low sulfur fuels. The implementation plan includes regular reporting and compliance checks by operators, who must inform the State Environmental Service of any changes affecting emission limits. The document specifies that operators are responsible for maintaining records of fuel types and quantities used, as well as any operational disruptions.