2. air Quality Work Group
What Kinds of Chemicals Will Micron Emit into the Air?
According to Micron’s SEQR Environmental Assessment Form (EAF), the Clay project may
have a “moderate to large impact” on five out of the six state regulated air emissions impacts. Of note, they marked that their project “may reach 50% of any of the thresholds” listed including: carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, carbon equivalent of perfluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride, carbon dioxide equivalent of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HFCs) emissions, and methane.
What Air Pollution Permits Does Micron Need?
Micron willrequire the following air pollution permits: Title V Facility Permit 10, Stationary Source AirPollution Control Permit - Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA)greenhouse gas evaluation, Stationary Source Air Pollution Control Permit - National AmbientAir Quality Standards (NAAQS), NYSDEC air permit, and the NYSDEC air permit.