Update: PADEP Continuous Source Monitoring Manual Revision 8

In a March 27, 2008 presentation to the Air Quality Technical Advisory Committee (AQTAC), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) reported that they expect to publish a notification in the Pennsylvania Bulletin that the new Continuous Emission Monitoring Data Processing System (CEMDPS) will become functional in the Fall of 2008.  The Pennsylvania Bulletin notification will trigger the compliance timeline that will affect all continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) in Pennsylvania that are currently monitoring and reporting under Revision 6 or 7 of the Continuous Source Monitoring Manual (CSMM).  For example, if the notification is published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on September 15, 2008, then facilities will be required to comply with the requirements of Revision 8 by April 1, 2009.

Currently PADEP is working with several facilities that enrolled in a trial program to test and troubleshoot the new CEMDPS.  This trial program is scheduled to begin in mid-April 2008 and will evaluate the new reporting format and the new submittal requirements of Revision 8.

Do You Know What Your Company’s Footprint Is?

The Climate Registry (TCR) released the final General Reporting Protocol on March 31, 2008, which may be of interest to those organizations considering the development of their carbon footprint or greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventory.  TCR is a non-profit partnership dedicated to developing verifiable GHG data from GHG reporters by supporting a robust accounting and verification infrastructure with over 39 signatory states including many of the northeast states (e.g., Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland).  TCR is encouraging organizations to become Founding Reporters of the TCR.  To become a Founding Reporter, organizations must complete a Statement of Intent Form for participation by May 1, 2008.  Organizations that become Founding Reporters gain insight into creating a consistent and verifiable carbon footprint as the United States and North America move towards mandatory programs related to climate change.  TCR reporting protocols are consistent with ISO global guidelines and those provided by the World Resource Institute.