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July 28, 1987 Letter Concerning Best Available Control Technology (BACT) Determinations 8.20
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1) The role of NSPS in BACT
determinations - describes the
reasons why BACT determinations
almost always should be more
stringent than NSPS for any given
source.
2) The relationship between BACT and air quality impacts - BACT is a specific requirement for a PSD permit regardless of air quality impact or amount of increment consumed, provided all else was acceptable.