Nitrogen oxide (NOX) and sulphur dioxide (SO2) are two of the most significant smog-causing pollutants. Ontario Regulations 194/05 (Industry Emissions – Nitrogen Oxides and Sulphur Dioxide) and 397/01 (Electricity Generation) under the Environmental Protection Act, set NOX and SO2 emissions limits for eight large industrial sectors:
- electricity
- petroleum
- cement
- glass
- pulp and paper
- iron and steel
- base metal smelting
- carbon black
Resources
- Ontario Regulation 194/05: Industry Emissions -- Nitrogen Oxides and Sulphur Dioxide (e-laws)
- Ontario Regulation 397/01: Emissions Trading (e-laws)
- Guideline for Identification of Best Available Control Technology - Economically Achievable (BACTEA) for Ontario Regulation 194/05
- Guideline for the Installation and Operation of Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and their use for Reporting under the Provisions of Regulation 194/05
- Emissions Trading and NOX and SO2 Emissions Limits for Ontario’s Electricity Sector
