TITLE 35: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SUBTITLE B: AIR POLLUTION
CHAPTER I: POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
SUBCHAPTER c: EMISSION STANDARDS AND LIMITATIONS FOR STATIONARY SOURCES
PART 217 NITROGEN OXIDES EMISSIONS
SECTION 217.344 EMISSIONS LIMITATIONS


 

Section 217.344  Emissions Limitations

 

On and after January 1, 2015, no person shall cause or allow emissions of NOx into the atmosphere from any fossil fuel-fired stationary boiler to exceed the following limitations.  Until July 1, 2025, compliance must be demonstrated with the applicable emissions limitation on an ozone season and annual basis.  On and after July 1, 2025, compliance must be demonstrated with the applicable emissions limitation on a 30-day rolling average basis.

 

Fuel

Emission Unit Type

NOx Emissions Limitation (lb/mmBtu)

Solid

Boiler

0.12

Natural gas

Boiler

0.06

Liquid

Boiler that commenced operation before January 1, 2008

0.10

 

Boiler that commenced operation on or after January 1, 2008

0.08

 

(Source:  Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 6355, effective April 23, 2025)