U.S. EPA Development of the CMAQ-PFAS Model and Potential Impacts to PFAS Evaluation
Posted: June 28th, 2021
On May 18, 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) hosted a webinar presenting the current state of research on modeling Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). The webinar, part of the Air, […]
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NJDEP to Add H2S, 1-BP, and Sulfuryl Fluoride to HAP List, Add 13 Contaminants to Emission Statement Program
Posted: June 9th, 2021
On March 1, 2021, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) announced multiple proposed rules and amendments in continuation with their efforts to address air contaminants in New Jersey. The proposed rulemaking clarifies regulations on fumigants and fumigation operations […]
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RACT III – Status Update and Compliance Considerations
Posted: June 2nd, 2021
On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, PADEP’s Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) rule (referred to herein the RACT III Rule) went to the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) for review and approval. The proposed draft version of the rule as well as […]
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Refrigerant Rules: The Saga Continues
Posted: June 1st, 2021
In 2020, ALL4 provided several updates on important changes to refrigerant regulations at both the Federal and various state levels. Due to the courts vacating portions of several rules under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program (i.e., SNAP Rules […]
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CAERS Update for Georgia: HAP Emissions Reporting
Posted: May 19th, 2021
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GEPD) hosted a “HAPs Reporting in CAERS Training” webinar on Tuesday, April 20th to provide Georgia facilities the opportunity to learn more about reporting hazardous air pollutant […]
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Federal OSHA – Robust Enforcement and Regulatory Actions are on the Horizon
Posted: May 11th, 2021
On April 9, 2021 President Biden announced his intention to nominate Doug Parker as the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Workplace Safety and Health, which is a leadership role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The position has […]
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Changes to the New Hampshire Air Toxics Rule: What Could It Mean for You?
Posted: May 3rd, 2021
INTRODUCTION The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) is proposing revisions to Chapter Env-A 1400 (Regulated Toxic Air Pollutants) of the New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules (Env-A 1400). According to Env-A 1400, facilities using substances containing Regulated Toxic […]
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What’s New from NC DAQ
Posted: April 12th, 2021
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (NC DAQ) recently provided an update on their recent activities to the regulated community. Although most staff are still working from home, NC DAQ has been busy with air permitting, revising regulations, and […]
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U.S. EPA Finalizes CSAPR Update
Posted: April 5th, 2021
U.S. EPA finalized updates to their Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) on March 15 to address 22 states’ good neighbor obligations for the 2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The original CSAPR update was published in 2016 […]
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Checking in on New York’s Air Toxics Program: Part 212
Posted: April 1st, 2021
The goal of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC’s) air program is to protect the public and the environment from the adverse effects of exposure to air contaminants. As part of this protection, Title 6 Part 212 […]
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