Methods of emissions measurements, emissions limit, and capacity limits for municipal solid waste incinerators provisions

This bill establishes new emissions limits and measurement requirements for municipal solid waste incinerators in Minnesota, directly affecting facilities that burn mixed municipal waste. It requires these facilities to meet federal EPA standards for pollutants like dioxin, furans, and heavy metals, with stricter limits for new facilities compared to existing ones. The legislation also mandates that operators submit plans to install continuous monitoring systems for tracking emissions of specific contaminants including carbon dioxide, mercury, and arsenic. Additionally, the bill defines operational terms such as start-up, warm-up, and shutdown periods to clarify when emission limits apply during facility operations.