PA Climate Policy Roadmap
Posted: July 9th, 2020
Pennsylvania ranks as one of the top five energy-producing states in the nation, and yet is simultaneously proactive when it comes to promoting clean energy generation, reducing energy consumption, achieving phased greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals, and encouraging the adoption […]
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Without Further Delay, the Final Risk and Technology Review for the Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing NESHAP is Here (Almost)
Posted: June 25th, 2020
The much-anticipated Final Risk and Technology Review (RTR) for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP): Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing, otherwise known as “the MON,” is finally here. Well, sort of. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) […]
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Recent Updates to the MATS Rule
Posted: June 25th, 2020
There were two recent Federal Register notices related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (EGUs), commonly referred to as the “Mercury and Air Toxics Standards” (MATS). Each […]
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Utah Emissions Reporting: Change is in the Air
Posted: June 22nd, 2020
As Bob Dylan says, the times, they are a-changin’. Amidst the COVID-19 concerns and considerations that are ongoing, the changes don’t stop there for those who operate in Utah. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) has proposed to update […]
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Final Revisions to Plywood and Composite Wood Products (PCWP) Rule Signed
Posted: June 17th, 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been working through several required Risk and Technology Reviews (RTRs) of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). One of the latest RTRs to be finalized is the PCWP NESHAP. This rule is […]
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What O&G Facility Owners and Operators Need to Know about the Proposed PA CTG RACT Rule
Posted: June 15th, 2020
On Saturday, May 23, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) posted a proposed Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) rule in the Pennsylvania Bulletin for the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from “existing” oil and natural gas […]
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting a CFATS Compliance Inspection
Posted: June 11th, 2020
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) administers the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program, intended to set standards and monitor the security of listed hazardous chemicals stored at certain locations. Each “high risk” facility covered by the CFATS program […]
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Ready to Reopen? Don’t Forget to Check Your Water Systems!
Posted: June 3rd, 2020
There are many articles out there about preparing stagnant buildings for reopening, and they contain valuable information. One topic that’s commonly discussed is the hazard with uncirculated or untreated water, particularly the potential for legionella growth. As you […]
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Update on Regional Haze Rule Activity
Posted: June 2nd, 2020
Background The Regional Haze Rule (RHR) was promulgated in 1999 at 40 CFR Part 51, Subpart P. The U.S. EPA developed the RHR to meet the Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements for the protection of visibility in 156 scenic areas […]
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President Trump Signs COVID-19 Regulatory Executive Order
Posted: May 28th, 2020
On May 19, 2020 President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) titled “Executive Order on Regulatory Relief to Support Economic Recovery”. The EO directs Federal agencies to evaluate regulations, policies, and enforcement discretion approaches among other items that will assist […]
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