The CWSs represent a significant step toward the ultimate goal of virtual elimination of dioxins and furans.
Pollution prevention is identified as the preferred approach for achieving that goal.
The incineration standard applies to municipal solid waste, hazardous waste, medical waste and sewage sludge facilities. It sets emission limits for new and existing facilities and includes a pollution prevention strategy. The coastal pulp and paper boiler CWS applies only to BC coastal mills that burn salt-laden wood fuel in their boilers. It includes emission limits for new boilers, effective when the standard is signed, and sets limits for existing boilers to be achieved by 2006. The standard also incorporates a pollution prevention strategy.