# 40 CFR § 60.2050: What is a siting analysis?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 60.2050
- **Heading:** What is a siting analysis?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 40—Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER C—AIR PROGRAMS > PART 60—STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES > Subpart CCCC—Standards of Performance for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units > Preconstruction Siting Analysis

## Text

(a) The siting analysis must consider air pollution control alternatives that minimize, on a site-specific basis, to the maximum extent practicable, potential risks to public health or the environment. In considering such alternatives, the analysis may consider costs, energy impacts, nonair environmental impacts, or any other factors related to the practicability of the alternatives.
(b) Analyses of your CISWI's impacts that are prepared to comply with state, local, or other federal regulatory requirements may be used to satisfy the requirements of this section, provided they include the consideration of air pollution control alternatives specified in paragraph (a) of this section.
(c) You must complete and submit the siting requirements of this section as required under § 60.2190(c) prior to commencing construction.

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