Air Quality Permitting of Emergency Generators Located at Northern Virginia Data Centers
Posted: December 1st, 2020
Because of the infrastructure put into place decades ago, the Northern Virginia region has developed into a hub for data centers. Due to the critical nature of data centers remaining operational at all times, their presence naturally brings along with […]
Read articleProject Emissions Accounting (PEA) Final Rule
Posted: November 30th, 2020
Overview On November 24, 2020 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), in an effort to streamline the air permitting process, promulgated a rule that makes changes to the New Source Review (NSR) Preconstruction Permitting Program. Specifically, the rule […]
Read articleEnvironmental Justice and Air Quality Permitting in the Carolinas
Posted: November 18th, 2020
What is Environmental Justice or “EJ”? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), EJ is defined “as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the […]
Read articleTop 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: […]
Read articleReconsideration 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 […]
Read articleU.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 […]
Read articleU.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 – […]
Read articleHave 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 […]
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