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June 13, 1989 Transmittal of Background Statement on "Top-Dawn" Best Available Control Technology (BACT) 8.51
| This memorandum discusses the origins of and rationale for top-down BACT, explains why the EPA has adopted the current policy on BACT, and clarifies EPA's view that this policy is consistent with current statutory and regulatory requirements. |