§ 8-116 Emission limits.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code § 8-116 (2026)
§ 8-116 Emission limits.LinkCopy Citation
(a)For Mercury and Sulfur Dioxide.
Each facility must meet the following pollution limits:
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<p class="text-indent-2">(1) Mercury:</p>
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<p>15 micrograms per dry standard cubic meter (μg/dscm) corrected at 7% O2</p>
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<p class="text-indent-2">(2) Sulfur Dioxide (SO2):</p>
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<p>18 parts per million dry volume (ppmvd) corrected at 7% O2 (24 hour geometric mean)</p>
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(b)Limits for Dioxins/Furans and Nitrogen Oxides.
Starting January 1, 2022, in addition to the limits imposed by subsection (b) of this section, each facility must meet the following pollution limits:
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<td>Dioxins/Furans (PCDD/F):</td>
<td>2.6 nanograms TEQDF-WHO98 per dry standard cubic meter (ng/dcsm) corrected at 7% O2</td>
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<td>Nitrogen Oxides (NOx):</td>
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<p>45 parts per million dry volume (ppmvd) corrected at 7% O2 (24 hour block arithmetic mean)</p>
<p>40 parts per million dry volume (ppmvd) corrected at 7% O2 (12 month rolling average)</p>
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History: Ord. 19-232