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TFI supports minimizing nitrous oxide, sulfur oxide and ammonia emissions throughout all stages of fertilizer production.
TFI supports the Clean Air Act Risk Management Program (RMP) to prevent the accidental release of anhydrous ammonia.
The Policies
In response to air quality concerns at local and national levels, fertilizer manufacturers implement a number of environmental management systems to control potentially harmful emissions.
Wet scrubbers or fabric filters, along with supplemental filtering technologies, are used during bagging operations to control nitrous oxide and sulfur oxide releases. Ammonia emissions are greatly minimized by scrubber systems and gas recovery units. A range of other equipment specifically designed to reduce any other substances stemming from production is also employed.
The Clean Air Act Risk Management Program was added in 1990 with the aim of reducing chemical handling risks. One of the chemicals defined in the amendment is anhydrous ammonia which is a basic component of most nitrogen fertilizers as well as being a fertilizer itself.
To ensure compliance, TFI worked with the EPA and the Asmark Institute to develop MyRMP, a suite of retail guidance materials to assist all businesses in meeting the regulation. Visit MyRMP to learn more.
You are here
Share:
Our Positions
TFI supports minimizing nitrous oxide, sulfur oxide and ammonia emissions throughout all stages of fertilizer production.
TFI supports the Clean Air Act Risk Management Program (RMP) to prevent the accidental release of anhydrous ammonia.
The Policies
In response to air quality concerns at local and national levels, fertilizer manufacturers implement a number of environmental management systems to control potentially harmful emissions.
Wet scrubbers or fabric filters, along with supplemental filtering technologies, are used during bagging operations to control nitrous oxide and sulfur oxide releases. Ammonia emissions are greatly minimized by scrubber systems and gas recovery units. A range of other equipment specifically designed to reduce any other substances stemming from production is also employed.
The Clean Air Act Risk Management Program was added in 1990 with the aim of reducing chemical handling risks. One of the chemicals defined in the amendment is anhydrous ammonia which is a basic component of most nitrogen fertilizers as well as being a fertilizer itself.
To ensure compliance, TFI worked with the EPA and the Asmark Institute to develop MyRMP, a suite of retail guidance materials to assist all businesses in meeting the regulation. Visit MyRMP to learn more.