4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
2026 Look Ahead
Posted: January 14th, 2026
2026 Look Ahead Intro // Colin McCall Happy New Year to all of our readers. We are looking forward to another year of work and camaraderie with our colleagues, clients, and partners. In keeping with tradition, we use our January […]
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OSHA Injury And Illness Recordkeeping: Key Requirements and Compliance Considerations
Posted: March 12th, 2026
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) injury and illness recordkeeping under 29 CFR §1904.7 is more than just filling out OSHA log Forms 300, 301, and 300A – it’s about capturing accurate workplace data that reflects your safety culture, supports […]
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Expanding Our Source Testing Support Services: What ALL4’s Addition of Tora Consulting’s Expertise Means for You
Posted: March 12th, 2026
Effective source testing requires more than method execution – it also requires understanding the process behind the numbers. With the acquisition of Tora Consulting, ALL4’s source testing (also known as stack testing or emissions testing) support capabilities are stronger than […]
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Tennessee is Switching Emissions Inventory Reporting Platforms – Is Your Facility Ready for CAERS?
Posted: March 12th, 2026
Emissions inventory reporting is due soon for facilities located in Tennessee, and this year there’s a big change – Inventories must be submitted through CAERS. CAERS, or the Combined Air Emissions Reporting System, is an online platform hosted by the […]
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Extended Producer Responsibility: Managing Consumer Packaging Costs
Posted: March 12th, 2026
New packaging-based Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are being adopted in a growing number of states. While EPR laws cover a broad range of products and materials, from batteries to mattresses, this article focuses on consumer packaging. In a […]
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Colorado Finalizes Landfill Methane Reduction Rule
Posted: March 5th, 2026
On December 18, 2025, the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) approved the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Air Pollution Control Division’s (Division) proposed rule establishing requirements for methane emissions reductions from municipal solid waste landfills (MWSL) […]
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Colorado Public Protections From Toxic Air Contaminants
Posted: March 5th, 2026
Colorado is implementing big changes for facilities emitting toxic air contaminants (TAC). In June 2022, the Colorado State Assembly passed HB22-1244 (Public Protections From Toxic Air Contaminants), which directed Colorado Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) to implement TAC reporting requirements […]
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Proposed Changes to the Risk Management Program: Common Sense Approach to Chemical Accident Prevention
Posted: March 5th, 2026
Regulatory Intent and Direction On February 24, 2026 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would revise elements of the 2024 Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention (SCCAP) amendments to […]
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Certifying and Recertifying Your Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS)
Posted: February 26th, 2026
Continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) are typically required to be certified or recertified in accordance with performance specifications such as Appendix B to 40 CFR Part 75 and the Performance Specifications (PS) of Appendix B to 40 CFR Part 60. […]
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CWA Hazardous Substances FRP: Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Potential Rule Amendments
Posted: February 19th, 2026
March 2026 Update: On March 5, 2026, U.S. EPA published in the Federal Register a proposal to delay the compliance deadline for this rule by three years (from June 1, 2027 to June 1, 2030). There will be a 30-day […]
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North Carolina Environmental Compliance Conference Summary
Posted: February 19th, 2026
On February 4, 2026, the North Carolina Chamber held an environmental compliance conference where attendees heard directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) leadership about regulatory priorities for […]
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