Florida's Waste Incinerator Plan Approved by EPA
Published Date: 8/25/2025
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Florida’s plan to control pollution from certain waste-burning factories just got the EPA’s official thumbs-up! This means these factories must follow new rules to limit harmful smoke, keep records, and report their emissions. The changes affect older and some updated incinerators, helping Florida breathe cleaner air without extra costs or delays.
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Florida incinerators must meet CISWI rules
If you operate a commercial or industrial solid waste incineration (CISWI) unit in Florida that began construction on or before June 4, 2010, or was modified or reconstructed after June 4, 2010 but no later than August 7, 2013, your facility must follow the Florida State plan implementing the EPA Emissions Guidelines. That plan, which implements the EG finalized February 7, 2013 and amended June 23, 2016, establishes emission limits plus monitoring, operating, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements for affected CISWI units.
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