EPA Greenlights New York's Methanol Tank Pollution Cuts
Published Date: 3/24/2025
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Summary
The EPA is giving a thumbs-up to New York’s updated air plan for Knowlton Technologies in Watertown. This update focuses on cutting pollution from two big methanol tanks to keep the air clean and meet ozone rules. No extra costs or delays are expected, and the plan passed smoothly with zero complaints.
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2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Knowlton Must Use VOC RACT Controls
Knowlton Technologies LLC in Watertown must follow control options that address volatile organic compound (VOC) Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for two 10,000-gallon underground storage tanks holding virgin methanol. The EPA approved New York’s source-specific SIP revision for this facility after proposing approval on November 26, 2024, and receiving no comments.
Local Ozone Pollution Controls Upheld
The EPA approved New York’s SIP revision for Knowlton Technologies to cut pollution from two 10,000-gallon methanol tanks so the area meets the ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (the 2008 and 2015 ozone NAAQS). The approval is specifically for the facility at 213 Factory Street, Watertown, New York.
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