Emission Limits
/ɪˈmɪʃən ˈlɪmɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Regulatory thresholds set by law or policy that restrict the amount of pollutants or emissions a source may release into the environment.
The factory was fined for exceeding its emission limits under the Clean Air Act.
Forms
- emission limits
- emission limit
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Commentary
Emission limits are often detailed in environmental statutes or administrative regulations and are critical in compliance monitoring and enforcement.
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