A technology-based standard
A) specifies a pollution limit to be achieved and allows polluters to choose the technology to reach that limit
B) is more flexible than a performance-based standard
C) designates the equipment or control method to be used for pollution abatement
D) assures the use of the least-cost abatement technology.

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A technology-based standard designates the specific equipment or control method to be used for pollution abatement, leaving no room for flexibility or choice by polluters. It is a prescriptive standard rather than a performance-based standard that specifies the required level of pollutant reduction but allows flexibility in how that reduction is achieved. However, it does not necessarily guarantee the use of the least-cost abatement technology.

A Technology-Based Standard