U.S. EPA Amends New Source Performance Standards for Steam Generating Units
Posted: February 4th, 2009
On January 28, 2009, U.S. EPA issued a final rule amending the Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources (NSPS) for electric utility steam generating units and industrial-commercial-institutional steam generating units. In this action U.S. EPA amended subparts D, Da, […]
Read articleRevised Rule on Fugitive Emissions for NSR Permitting
Posted: January 26th, 2009
U.S. EPA has revised its long-standing policy regarding which existing major stationary sources are required to include fugitive emissions when determining whether emission increases from physical or operational changes result in a major modification under New Source Review (NSR). U.S. […]
Read articleU.S. EPA Issues Final Flexible Permit Rule
Posted: January 8th, 2009
On January 13, 2009, U.S. EPA finalized a flexible permitting rule that was initially proposed on September 12, 2007 (see our February 2008 4 The Record article for an analysis of the proposed rule). The rule revises the Title V regulations to allow […]
Read articleProposed Revisions to Pennsylvania Air Quality Permit Exemption Policy
Posted: November 26th, 2008
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) is seeking comments on proposed revisions to Technical Guidance Document Number 275-2101-003 – Air Quality Permit Exemptions. The public comment period opened on November 22, 2008 and will close on December 22, 2008. […]
Read articlePM2.5 Emission Reduction Credits – A Lesson in Supply and Demand
Posted: July 23rd, 2008
U.S. EPA has issued final rules governing the implementation of the New Source Review (NSR) program for particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5) which are effective on July 15, 2008. This rule finalizes previously proposed NSR program revisions for sources […]
Read articleEmergency Generators Now Regulated
Posted: June 5th, 2008
Are you planning to install a new emergency generator or modify an existing emergency generator? If so, you will likely need to comply with one or more of the following Federal emergency generator regulations:
Read articlePennsylvania Proposes Glass Furnace Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Rule
Posted: May 22nd, 2008
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) published the proposed rule “Control of NOx Emissions from Glass Melting Furnaces” in the April 19, 2008 Pennsylvania Bulletin. The proposed rule includes additions to Title 25, §121.1 – Definitions, and adds the […]
Read articleU.S. EPA Issues Final New Source Review Rule for Fine Particulate Matter
Posted: May 4th, 2008
U.S. EPA has issued final rules regarding how emissions of particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5) will be regulated under the New Source Review (NSR) permitting programs. The new rule will impact most, if not all, major […]
Read article