RACT 2 Compliance Reporting… No Reason to Wait
Posted: March 21st, 2019
January 1, 2017 feels like forever ago, but for most of us at ALL4, that date sticks with us. Why? January 1, 2017 was the final compliance deadline for Pennsylvania facilities subject to the Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) 2 […]
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Posted: March 19th, 2019
A good portion of the Texas refineries are taking a deep breath as the Refinery Sector Rule (RSR) compliance date is behind us, but the work isn’t over yet. The end of January means the environmental reporting season is upon […]
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Requirements to Include Formaldehyde in Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions
Posted: February 5th, 2019
On December 6, 2018, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) presented at a regulatory update meeting. One of the topics discussed is the inclusion of formaldehyde in the calculation of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from spark ignited […]
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One Year Later – What Challenges Have You Faced with Benzene Fenceline Monitoring?
Posted: January 24th, 2019
The Petroleum Refinery Sector Rule in 40 CFR 63, Subpart CC (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Petroleum Refineries or Refinery NESHAP) generally applies to all petroleum refineries in the United States. Did the monitoring program at your […]
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Refinery Sector Rule (RSR) Compliance Countdown
Posted: January 23rd, 2019
On November 8, 2018, U.S. EPA finalized amendments to the petroleum refinery National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) 40 CFR Part 63, Subparts CC and UUU, along with New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart […]
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2019 Look Ahead – Year of Action
Posted: January 15th, 2019
A Year of Action // Colin McCall I know it’s cliché, but I could swear that I just wrote the introduction to our 2018 Look Ahead article a week or so ago! The good news is that I recall it […]
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Will a contract term come in to play with the Government Shutdown?
Posted: January 10th, 2019
As chief financial officer at ALL4, I oversee the financial operations of the company and minimize risk when possible. As a part of my role, I review contracts and assess the risk included in the contract language. A common contractual […]
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Mandatory Electronic Submittals of PA AIMS Reports in 2019
Posted: December 5th, 2018
Major stationary air emissions facilities, and minor stationary air emissions facilities when requested, that are located in Pennsylvania, must submit an Annual Emissions Statement (AES) to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) by March 1 of each year for […]
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U.S. EPA Proposes Amendments to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOOa
Posted: November 30th, 2018
On September 11, 2018 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) forwarded proposed reconsideration amendments for 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOOa (Standards of Performance for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities for which Construction, Modification, or Reconstruction Commenced after […]
Read articleTCEQ Top 5 Pitfalls of NSR Permitting
Posted: November 14th, 2018
As the leaves begin to turn, and cooler weather rolls in, it’s clear that change is in the air. This was not only true of the seasons but also the announcements at the 2018 Autumn Texas Commission on Environmental Quality […]
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