What is the RACT regulation from Colorado State

The RACT (Reasonably Available Control Technology) regulation is a state-level air quality regulation in Colorado that requires certain stationary sources of air pollution to use the most effective emission control technology that is reasonably available to reduce their emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). The regulation applies to facilities located in the Denver Metropolitan Area and the North Front Range, which are areas designated as nonattainment for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone.

Under the RACT regulation, affected facilities must conduct an analysis to determine the most effective control technology that is reasonably available to reduce their emissions of VOCs and NOx. The regulation applies to a range of industrial sectors, including oil and gas, chemical manufacturing, and printing, among others. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is responsible for implementing and enforcing the RACT regulation.

The goal of the RACT regulation is to reduce air pollution in Colorado and improve public health by reducing the levels of ozone, a harmful air pollutant, in the affected areas.