Top Ten SPCC Factoids and Misnomers
Posted: November 17th, 2020
We have seen a significant increase in requests for preparing and reviewing Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, and it prompted ALL4 to share our top ten list of SPCC Plan factoids and misnomers regarding onshore facilities: […]
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Reconsideration of the Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production NESHAP
Posted: November 16th, 2020
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) is proposing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP): Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers (PVC) Production at major and area sources (40 CFR Part 63, Subparts DDDDDD and HHHHHHH). The proposed […]
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U.S. EPA’s Revised Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) Update and Why Non-EGUs Should Care About CSAPR
Posted: November 10th, 2020
U.S. EPA recently proposed a revised update to CSAPR to address interstate pollution transport obligations for compliance with the 2008 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This action is being taken in response to a court action that remanded […]
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U.S. EPA Has Finalized Its Guidance Rule
Posted: November 3rd, 2020
On October 19, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (U.S. EPA’s) final rule titled Guidance; Administrative Procedures for Issuance and Public Petitions was published in the Federal Register. This final rule adds Subpart D to 40 CFR Part 2 – […]
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Have You Ever Wondered About U.S. EPA’s Regulatory Process?
Posted: October 26th, 2020
Have you ever wondered about the process behind U.S. EPA’s rule development? Decoding a final rulemaking in Federal Register amendatory language can seem to take forever, but the road to arrive at that final rule can be months, years, or […]
Read articleChanges to Oil and Gas General Operating Permits in Texas
Posted: October 12th, 2020
Big changes are coming for oil and gas general operating permits (GOPs) in Texas – are you ready for them? Will these changes apply to your site? Don’t wait around until it’s too late; you only have until January 13, […]
Read articleTCEQ Now Accepting Applications for TERP Rebate Grants Program
Posted: September 22nd, 2020
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) provides grants to eligible individuals, businesses, and local governments to reduce emissions from vehicles and equipment through the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP). Some of the TERP programs have been operating since as […]
Read articleWhat you need to know about NY Rule 222
Posted: September 14th, 2020
The State of New York (NY) has been updating its regulations pertaining to distributed generation (DG) sources in recent years in response to the state trying to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). In 2016, the State passed […]
Read articleMarine Loading Readily Available Permit (RAP)
Posted: September 14th, 2020
The Air Permits Division of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) released a new Readily Available Permit (RAP) for Marine Loading operations on June 4, 2020. A RAP is a type of New Source Review (NSR) permit created by […]
Read articlePennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Introduces OnBase Upload Form for Online Permit Application Submission
Posted: August 26th, 2020
On June 22, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) announced the OnBase DEP Upload Form. This form is a way for applicants to transfer permit application data to PADEP electronically. With COVID-19 limiting the accessibility of physical workplaces, PADEP […]
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