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It records disputes and agreements between government representatives (DEAT, DEADP), industry bodies (SAISI, RMEF, FAPA, ACMP), and NGOs (LRC, Groundwork) over specific pollutant limits for NOx, SO2, particulate matter (PM), and heavy metals.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-000178#summary","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is significant disagreement regarding NOx emission limits for existing plants across multiple categories. For category C4.2, the LRC proposed 1200 mg/Nm3 while SAISI proposed 2000 mg/Nm3. In category C1.2, SAISI suggested a limit of 500 mg/Nm3 for existing plants, with the LRC reserving comment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-000178#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The RMEF and LRC disagree on the use of a 'bubble' approach for SO2 emissions in existing facilities. The RMEF proposed a bubble of 2.2 kg SO2/ton crude, whereas the LRC proposed 0.63 kg SO2/ton (monthly average) crude. 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