U.S. EPA Revisions of Iron and Steel Foundries Air Quality Regulations
Posted: November 9th, 2020
The U.S. EPA has completed their periodic residual risk and technology review (RTR) for major source Iron and Steel Foundries and the technology review for the area source Iron and Steel Foundries regulated under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous […]
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Electric Generating Units: Are You Submitting the Appropriate Electronic Reports for NSPS TTTT?
Posted: October 30th, 2020
40 CFR Part 60, Subpart TTTT, Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Electric Generating Units (NSPS TTTT) establishes emissions standards for new stationary combustion turbines for the control of greenhouse gases (GHGs). NSPS TTTT applies to certain steam […]
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Final Amendments to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart MM Signed October 9, 2020
Posted: October 30th, 2020
On October 9, 2020, U.S. EPA finalized amendments to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart MM (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Chemical Recovery Combustion Sources at Kraft, Soda, Sulfite, and Stand-Alone Semichemical Pulp Mills)i. This action was highly […]
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Final Rulemaking to Address Reclassification of HAP Major Sources as Area Sources
Posted: October 7th, 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has finalized its July 26, 2019 proposal to revise the 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart A General Provisions to include requirements for facilities that want to reclassify from a major source of hazardous […]
Read articleThe Fifth Revision of the TCEQ’s Penalty Policy
Posted: October 7th, 2020
Even the mention of a penalty provokes worry in the minds of regulated entities. Now, what would happen if penalties were raised? The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) recently opened the public comment period on proposed Penalty Policy changes […]
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TCEQ Inspections in the Time of COVID-19
Posted: September 28th, 2020
Life is far from normal these days. Virtual game nights and networking events have become semi-routine in my life, as I try and figure out the best way to stay connected throughout these social distancing times. Similar to how I’ve […]
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TCEQ Now Accepting Applications for TERP Rebate Grants Program
Posted: September 22nd, 2020
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) provides grants to eligible individuals, businesses, and local governments to reduce emissions from vehicles and equipment through the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP). Some of the TERP programs have been operating since as […]
Read articleCFATS Regulatory Update
Posted: September 22nd, 2020
Over the summer, there have been several key developments with regards to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program, including a Federal Register Notice, Reauthorization, Personnel Surety Program (PSP) Rollout, and COVID. Read on to […]
Read articleThe Five Ws and How of Delaware’s Proposed Revisions to the Limit of VOC Content in Solvent Cleaning Machines
Posted: September 21st, 2020
In May 2019, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) proposed making numerous revisions to 7 DE Admin. Code 1124 Section 33.0 “Solvent Cleaning and Drying.” These revisions will update control requirements that will reduce the maximum […]
Read articleWhat you need to know about NY Rule 222
Posted: September 14th, 2020
The State of New York (NY) has been updating its regulations pertaining to distributed generation (DG) sources in recent years in response to the state trying to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). In 2016, the State passed […]
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