Panel supports exploring biomass projects and air-quality baselines before new industrial sources

Nov 21, 2024

Committee recommended conducting baseline air monitoring prior to permitting major new sources, encouraged particulate-control measures, and expressed cautious interest in low-emission biomass technology being considered for Lake County.

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The committee reviewed air-quality objectives and encouraged adding language requiring baseline monitoring prior to approval of new, discretionary sources. Members discussed particulate-control measures and the county's interest in biomass projects that gasify woody material with low emissions.

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