Home > Select a State > MO About EEA



Contact Information:

Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102

(573) 751-4817

Or view the Department's
Website

Relevant State
Sites:

Missouri Public Service Commission

Missouri Air Emissions Regulations

Midwest CHP Application Center

Major Utilities:

Union Electric Company (Ameren)

Kansas City Power & Light Company

Aquila

Select Another State

Specific Issues:

EMISSIONS REGULATIONS

GUIDE TO FEDERAL REGULATIONS

STATE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

SITING REGULATIONS

EXIT FEES

STANDBY RATES

BUILDING, ZONING
AND FIRE CODES


AMMONIA ISSUES

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

ECONOMIC INCENTIVES

MISSOURI

Air Emission Regulations | Siting Regulations | Regulatory Codes | Standby Rates

AIR EMISSIONS REGULATIONS:

Air Quality Status 2 areas are in nonattainment for lead
EPA's Nonattainment Areas
Major Source Threshold PTE 250 tons of any criteria pollutant in attainment areas. 100 tons of criteria pollutants in nonattainment areas.
Minor Source Permitting Exemption See emission thresholds below
Minor Source Treatment No limits (except for synthetic minor)
Emergency Generating Limits PTE based on 500 hours of operation

DE MINIMIS EXEMPTIONS:

Sources that have a potential to emit less than the following are exempt from permitting:
  • 40 tons per year of NOx, SOx and VOC


  • 15 tons per year of PM-10


  • 100 tons per year of CO and


  • 10 tons per year for individual HAPS and 25 tons for all HAPS.
  • No state notification is required for these sources, but it is recommended.

    MINOR SOURCE PERMITTING:

    Sources in attainment areas with a potential to emit less than 250 tons per year of all criteria pollutants (this threshold is 100 tons in nonattainment areas) will be subject to an ambient air impact analysis. Controls may be required in order to meet National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Stack testing may be required to verify emission rates from a source to demonstrate compliance with any special conditions placed on the installation by the permit. Otherwise emission limits and control requirements are unlikely.

    There is a 30-day public comment period and the entire permitting process takes about 90 days.

    MAJOR NSR/PSD PERMITTING:

    If the unit is located in a nonattainment area then a potential to emit 100 tons of any criteria pollutant triggers NSR. A potential to emit 250 tons per year of a criteria pollutant triggers PSD in attainment areas.

    TREATMENT OF EMERGENCY ENGINES:

    Emergency units may be exempted from permitting if they agree to operate no more than 500 hours per year and if potential emissions at 500 hours are below de minimus levels.

    SITING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-UTILITY GENERATORS:

    Onsite electrical generators can build facilities in Missouri without the approval of the Missouri Public Service Commission if they do so on their own property. However, if the infrastructure crosses the path of the Public Right of Way or if they wish to sell excess capacity to the grid, a certificate is needed from the PSC. The usual environmental permits are required from the Department of Natural Resources.

    BUILDING, ZONING AND FIRE CODES:

    There is no state-mandated building code for any building or occupancy classification in the state of Missouri. It is up to local jurisdictions to adopt and enforce building codes.

    International Code Council State Adoption Information Page

    Provides an easy to use US map to locate state and local adoption of the International Code Council's model codes.

    US DOE's Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs, Building Codes Database

    The US DOE's database provides a comprehensive look at a state's building code implementation and enforcement process.

    UTILITY STANDBY RATES:

    Union Electric Company (Ameren)


    Standby Service Minimum Monthly Charges
    Load Size Any Load Any Load
    Effective Date 04/01/03 04/01/04
    Basic Charge $210.00 per month $210.00 per month
    Standby Service All kW:

    June - September : $14.48

    October - May : $6.57
    All kW:

    June - September : $13.97

    October - May : $6.34


    ****Special Note: These are the Standby Rates in effect at the time of the creation of this database. For the most current utility standby rates, click on the utility's name in the box named "Major Utilities" in the upper left-hand corner of this page.





    Get Acrobat Reader
    Energy and Environmental Analysis Inc. | US DOE Distributed Energy Program | US EPA Air Quality Division | SiteMap/Search
    Send Questions or Comments to Jessica Rackley | © 2004 Energy and Environmental Analysis Inc., All Rights Reserved
    1655 Fort Meyer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209