Non-Radioactive Air Emissions
LANL operations emit criteria pollutants (CO, NOx, SOx, and Particulate Matter), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). These emissions are estimated using various operating parameters and emission factors and reported annually to NMED. Sources of these pollutants include the asphalt plant, TA-3 steam plant, several large boilers, etc.
Requirements
Regulatory Requirements and Interpretation
All of the applicable requirements for LANL non-radioactive air pollutant emissions are listed in the Operating Permit application. Additional information is available on our Regulatory Requirements Overview page.
