Maximum Achievable Control Technology

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-016708",
  "term": "Maximum Achievable Control Technology",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Generally, the best available control technology, taking into account cost and technical feasibility.\n\n2. The maximum degree of reduction in emissions for new and existing air pollution sources, taking into consideration cost, non-air quality health and environmental impacts, and energy requirements, as specified in Section 112d of the Clean Air Act.",
  "abbreviation": "MACT",
  "subject": "Air",
  "references": [
    "Environmental Issues Terms & Acronyms; Environmental Issues Glossary",
    "Emissions Inventory System Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/maximum-achievable-control-technology/"
}