U.S. EPA Proposes to Remove TRI De Minimis Exemption for PFAS
Posted: December 15th, 2022
On December 5, 2022, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) released a proposed rule pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 which adds per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the list of “Lower Thresholds for […]
Read articleBig Changes for California Annual Emissions Report Starting in 2023
Posted: December 14th, 2022
Recent changes to California’s Criteria Air Pollutants and Toxic Air Contaminants Reporting (CTR) requirements, which were designed to establish a uniform system for reporting annual emissions data and collect more data from stationary sources, are set to start phasing in […]
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The State of Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP) Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction Policy Disapproval
Posted: December 14th, 2022
Introduction In early 2013, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) reviewed each State Implementation Plan (SIP) policy regarding excess emissions during startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM) events. The goal was to determine if the SIP portions dealing with […]
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Distillery Discharges and Local Wastewater Permitting Concerns
Posted: September 6th, 2022
A new distillery project requires significant planning: a suitable site must be found, design consultants must be engaged, and environmental permits must be obtained. When considering permitting requirements, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and United States (U.S.) Army Corps […]
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PA’s Environmental Quality Board Approves RACT III
Posted: August 16th, 2022
On August 9, 2022, Pennsylvania’s Environmental Quality Board (EQB) voted to approve the final form rule known as “RACT III” [25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111-129.115, Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOX and VOCs for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS]. […]
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U.S. EPA Finalizes Changes to Boiler MACT
Posted: July 25th, 2022
The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters, which implements Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards and is therefore also known as Boiler MACT, were promulgated on March 21, 2011, […]
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Ambient Air Quality Regulatory Changes are Coming
Posted: July 12th, 2022
The Clean Air Act (CAA) authorizes the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) to establish National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for certain air pollutants. The rules and regulations that implement the NAAQS are the foundation of State air […]
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Will Agencies Regulate Air Emissions from Pyrolysis and Gasification Units Like they Regulate Air Emissions from Combustion Units?
Posted: May 9th, 2022
Most people are familiar with combustion in some form or another. Whether it’s a campfire used to roast marshmallows, the oil burner used to heat your house on a cold winter day, or the engine that powers your car, combustion […]
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Ethylene Oxide Update
Posted: April 5th, 2022
UPDATE May 31, 2022: Following U.S. EPA’s nationwide 2021 and 2022 Information Collection Requests (ICR) sent to facilities that use or process ethylene oxide, U.S. EPA is looking to take action on emissions, emissions sources, processes, and control technologies. Based […]
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U.S. EPA Proposes Expanded CSAPR FIP to Include Non-EGU NOX Sources
Posted: March 24th, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has signed a proposed Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for 25 states for which it has not approved an ozone transport State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards […]
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