Monitoring of emission sources is essential to evaluate compliance with legal requirements, particularly to verify whether emissions meet the maximum allowable limits established by federal, state, or municipal legislation for the specific type of activity.
In some cases, monitoring is conducted to fulfill environmental licensing conditions or to comply with licensing authority requirements, which may demand emissions assessments from specific sources—even when no explicit emission limits exist for that activity.
Typically, the sources selected for monitoring are those with the greatest potential impact, based on the type of pollutants emitted, frequency of emission, and emission rate.
The selection of sources to be monitored must follow clear technical criteria, considering all relevant factors to ensure that resources and time are invested effectively in the management of air emissions.
The Atmospheric Emissions Monitoring Plan (PMEA) is a key document that outlines the strategy and guidelines for planning the monitoring activities. It is a fundamental tool for effective air quality management and regulatory compliance.
