Environmental Justice and Air Quality Permitting in the Carolinas
Posted: November 18th, 2020
What is Environmental Justice or “EJ”? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), EJ is defined “as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the […]
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Summary of the Recent North Carolina Manufacturers Alliance Air Quality Compliance Workshop (September 1 & 2, 2020)
Posted: November 17th, 2020
Workshop (September 1 & 2, 2020) On September 1st and 2nd, the North Carolina Manufacturers Alliance held its annual Air Quality Compliance Workshop, though it was the first time this workshop was held virtually. The workshop covered a range of […]
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Reconsideration of the Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production NESHAP
Posted: November 16th, 2020
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) is proposing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP): Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers (PVC) Production at major and area sources (40 CFR Part 63, Subparts DDDDDD and HHHHHHH). The proposed […]
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Summary of NC, SC, and U.S. EPA Region 4 Air Regulatory Updates from Virtual CAPCA
Posted: November 13th, 2020
On October 22, 2020, the Carolinas Air Pollution Control Association (CAPCA) held its 2020 Fall Virtual Conference, presenting over 400 participants with updates from U.S. EPA Region 4, the North Carolina Division of Air Quality (NCDAQ), and the South Carolina […]
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U.S. EPA’s Revised Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) Update and Why Non-EGUs Should Care About CSAPR
Posted: November 10th, 2020
U.S. EPA recently proposed a revised update to CSAPR to address interstate pollution transport obligations for compliance with the 2008 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This action is being taken in response to a court action that remanded […]
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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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