The Changing U.S. Regulatory Landscape for Alternative Fuels

The use of alternate fuels and raw materials in the cement manufacturing process has evolved substantially over the last two to three decades, along with approaches to acquire regulatory approval. Most recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published new regulations as an overlay to...

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Published inIEEE transactions on industry applications Vol. 50; no. 5; pp. 3065 - 3071
Main Authors Yonley, Carrie, Kellett, Charles D.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York IEEE 01.09.2014
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subjects
Combustion
Fuels
Industries
Kilns
Regulatory approval
Solids
Tires
sustainable development
energy conservation
Cement industry
environmental factors
environmental management
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Summary:The use of alternate fuels and raw materials in the cement manufacturing process has evolved substantially over the last two to three decades, along with approaches to acquire regulatory approval. Most recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published new regulations as an overlay to what has been in place, having the potential to significantly impact this practice. Instead of dealing with the state agencies that usually have permitting authority, the new rules add another layer of regulatory hurdles by EPA. The new regulations also force a more significant overlap of the air permitting and solid waste rules. As a result, implementing an alternate material program and seeking approval has the potential to be considerably more challenging for the regulated community, in addition to adding complexity for the state agency permitting staff. This paper provides an update on the latest solid waste and air regulations applicable to alternative material use in cement plants, and potential implications for the U.S. industry. Early experiences will be explored, in addition to contemplating potential permitting and/or approval pathways expected to be encountered with the newest regulations in place.
ISSN:0093-9994
1939-9367
DOI:10.1109/TIA.2014.2304584