Pennsylvania RACT III Update: Draft Rule Published, Comment Period Is Now Open
Posted: August 25th, 2021
On August 7, 2021, the draft rule affectionately 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] was published in the Pennsylvania bulletin. This marks […]
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What’s New with New Source Review?
Posted: August 18th, 2021
During the previous administration, we saw quite a bit of work by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) around New Source Review (NSR). As a reminder, the NSR permit program includes the prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) and the nonattainment […]
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PFAS: State-by-State Regulatory Update
Posted: July 22nd, 2021
Given the current lack of all-encompassing federal environmental regulation around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), states are taking it upon themselves to set their own standards amid growing public scrutiny. With proposed house bills, rejections of bills, and other PFAS […]
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New Landfill Air Regulations May Inspire a Round of Tic Tac Toe
Posted: July 9th, 2021
If it seems like you’ve been hearing a lot about air quality regulations for landfills over the last few years, that’s because there are seven different Subparts under Parts 60, 62, and 63 to Title 40 of the Code of […]
Read articleTexas Rule Changes to Incorporate Project Emissions Accounting for Air Permitting
Posted: June 22nd, 2021
On June 11, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved the long-awaited changes to 30 TAC §116 regarding project emissions accounting (PEA). The newly approved changes will become effective on July 1, 2021. Per an interoffice memorandum dated […]
Read articleBay Area AQMD Emergency Engine BACT Ruling
Posted: June 15th, 2021
On December 22, 2020, the California Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) adopted a new Guideline Document that revised the Best Available Control Technology (BACT) emissions standards found under BAAQMD Regulation 2, Rule 2 for emergency standby-power diesel-fired engines […]
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Texas’ Renewal of Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit
Posted: June 9th, 2021
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulates facilities associated with industrial activity that discharge stormwater to surface water under the Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), TXR050000. This permit authorizes point source discharges associated with industrial activity and certain non-stormwater […]
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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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Best Practices for RY2020 TRI Reporting + A Lookahead at RY2021 and Beyond
Posted: May 26th, 2021
The Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting deadline on July 1st is approaching for facilities that meet the reporting criteria set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). Here are some best practices to follow to make this reporting season […]
Read articleTexas Commission on Environmental Quality Proposes a Non-rule Standard Permit for Marine Loading Operations
Posted: May 7th, 2021
In December of 2020, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) proposed a new non-rule Standard Permit (non-rule SP) for Marine Loading Operations (MLOs). The proposed non-rule SP, if finalized, would apply to MLOs at both new minor source sites […]
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