Progress Report

Emission Controls and Monitoring

Many sources opted to install control technologies to meet the Acid Rain Program (ARP) and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) emission reduction targets.¹ A wide range of controls is available to help reduce emissions. Affected units under the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) also have several options for reducing hazardous air pollutants and have some flexibility in how they monitor emissions. These programs hold sources to high standards of accountability for emissions. Accurate and consistent emissions monitoring data are critical to ensure program results and accountability. Most emissions from affected sources are measured by continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS).

1. CSAPR refers to the CSAPR, the CSAPR Update, and the Revised CSAPR Update programs.