Menu of Control Measures for NAAQS Implementation

Control Measures Reference Library

The Control Measures Reference Library database provides information on a non-exhaustive list of control technologies and other information across a variety of source categories and emission units. This information can help users identify relevant technologies to consider in developing control strategies for emissions reduction plans and strategies for purposes of attaining and maintaining National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The information may be particularly useful to state, local, and Tribal air agencies.

This document is available in Excel format below.

• Control Measures Reference Library (xlsx) (796.98 KB)
  The Control Measures Reference Library contains a tabular list of control measures, organized by state, but filterable by several different fields. The scope of the database is currently limited to precursors of ozone and particulate matter (PM) with information obtained from ozone transport region states, select state and federal implementation plans, New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). See Readme document for further details. Note that this technical document is focused on identification of measures and does not address mechanisms for implementation, such as whether a measure would be implemented on a mandatory or voluntary basis.
• Readme Document for the Control Measures Reference Library (pdf) (225.34 KB)  

Menu of Control Measures (MCM)

The Menu of Control Measures (MCM) provides state, local and tribal air agencies with information on existing emissions reduction measures, as well as relevant information concerning the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the measures. The MCM includes information on measures for large point sources of emissions, as well as some information on measures for nonpoint sources of emissions. State, local, and tribal agencies will be able to use this information in developing emissions reduction strategies, plans, and programs to assure they attain and maintain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

The MCM is a living document that can be updated with newly available or more current data as it becomes available.

This document is available in both Excel and PDF formats below.

• Menu of Control Measures (xlsx) (119.37 KB, 9/22/22)
  The MCM contains several tabular lists of point source and non-point source control measures, organized by pollutant, i.e., NOX, VOC, PM, ammonia, and SO2. The tables include a control measure abbreviation - the first letter is the primary pollutant associated with the measure, and the additional letters can identify the control technology, the type of emissions unit, and the fuel used in the emissions unit. The tables also identify reference sources that the user may wish to consult for more information. Note that this technical document is focused on identification of measures and does not address mechanisms for implementation, such as whether a measure would be implemented on a mandatory or voluntary basis.
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• Menu of Control Measures (pdf) (224.75 KB, 9/22/22)
  The U.S. EPA compiled this Menu of Control Measures (MCM) to provide information useful for: (1)
  developing local emission reduction and NAAQS SIP scenarios, and (2) identifying and evaluating potential
  control measures. It is intended to provide a broad, though not comprehensive, listing of potential
  emissions reduction measures for direct PM2.5 and precursors of ozone and PM2.5 (NOX, VOC, SO2, and
  ammonia). The MCM is based on data found in reports from the U.S. EPA and several other organizations,
  such as other Federal agencies, multi-state organizations, state air agencies, and contractor reports.