Now all new incinerators must be equipped with such devices.
Construction of the new incinerator is scheduled to begin in 1996.
In 1990 alone, officials said, nine new hazardous-waste incinerators were proposed.
No new incinerators were built between 1996 and 2007.
European Community regulations for new incinerators are very much stricter.
The plan's many vocal opponents object mostly to the new incinerator.
Many environmentalists yesterday continued to question the value of building a new incinerator.
The comments had been sparked by a debate before the board about building a new incinerator at a Catholic primary school.
A notable example is her position on the decision to build a new incinerator in Brooklyn.
But capacity is inadequate, and two new incinerators are being built.