Reasonably Available Control Technology

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-023265",
  "term": "Reasonably Available Control Technology",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Control technology that is reasonably available, and both technologically and economically feasible. Usually applied to existing sources in nonattainment areas; in most cases is less stringent than new source performance standards.\n\n2. A technology-based standard for existing sources usually developed on a source category basis.\n\n3. Devices, systems, process modifications, or other apparatus or techniques that are reasonably available taking into account: (1) The necessity of imposing such controls in order to attain and maintain a national ambient air quality standard;(2) The social, environmental, and economic impact of such controls; and(3) Alternative means of providing for attainment and maintenance of such standard. (This provision defines RACT for the purposes of § 51.341(b) only.)",
  "abbreviation": "RACT",
  "subject": "General environmental",
  "references": [
    "Terms of Environment",
    "EPA The Yellow Book: Guide to Environmental Enforcement and Compliance at Federal Facilities at http://www.epa.gov/oecaerth/resources/publications/civil/federal/yellowbk.pdf",
    "40 CFR 51.100 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/reasonably-available-control-technology/"
}