An area that meets the national primary or secondary ambient air quality standards for a particular pollutant established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act [as amended]. [Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) website]
A case-by-case decision that considers energy, environmental and economic impacts in establishing an emissions limitation based on the maximum degree of control that can be achieved. BACT can be add-on control equipment, or modification of production processes or methods. BACT may be a design, equipment, work practice, or operational standard if imposition of an emissions
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