The Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing to new rules for outdoor wood boilers, with emission limits, siting requirements (distance from neighbors), stack height, and operating requirements for both new and existing boilers. The DEC proposes phasing out existing boilers by August 31, 2020. Written comments are accepted through 5 p.m., July 2, 2010 and should be directed to:
John Barnes, P.E.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Division of Air Resources
625 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Albany, New York 12233-3251
Telephone (518) 402-8396
E-mail: 247owb@gw.dec.state.ny.us