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 […]
Read articleBest 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 […]
Read articleRecap of the CAPCA 2021 Spring Regulatory Update
Posted: April 29th, 2021
The Carolinas Air Pollution Control Association (CAPCA) hosted a virtual workshop on April 8, 2021 that included regulatory updates from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), and the […]
Read articleTips to Prepare for Audits, Tests, and Inspections
Posted: April 26th, 2021
With the various kinds of field support and audits that may be required by your facility’s operating permit, such as U.S. EPA Method 9 Visible Emissions (VE) testing, stack testing, Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) inspections, and Spill Prevention, Control, […]
Read articleEnvironmental Justice Policy in the U.S.
Posted: April 21st, 2021
Since the Biden administration took office on January 20th, the topic of Environmental Justice (EJ), along with Climate Change, has jumped to the forefront of the U.S. Environmental Agenda. It seems like almost every communication from the administration related to […]
Read articleCAERS Update for Georgia: Fuel Materials and Best Practices
Posted: April 20th, 2021
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GEPD) opened the Combined Air Emissions Reporting System (CAERS) for reporting of calendar year (CY) 2020 emissions in Georgia on Monday, March 8th, 2021. If you […]
Read articleWhat’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 […]
Read articleNew Multi-Sector General Permit For Stormwater – What Does It Mean For Your State’s General Permit For Industrial Stormwater?
Posted: April 6th, 2021
U.S. EPA recently issued its Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity with an effective date of March 1, 2021. Facilities with coverage under the 2015 MSGP have until May 30, 2021 to submit a new […]
Read articleU.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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