What 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 […]
Read articleWhat’s New with AP-42: Updates to the AP-42 Chapter 7.1 Organic Liquid Storage Tank Guidance
Posted: August 24th, 2020
Global pandemic or not, the wheels of progress keep turning and along with it, air quality permitting and compliance. We all understand how important it is to keep on top of your facility’s reporting requirements, permitting deadlines, and general compliance […]
Read articleChanges to Qualified Facilities in Texas
Posted: August 20th, 2020
When it comes to a revision of an existing air permit in Texas, the mechanism is primarily determined by the type of permit. For example, a permit-by-rule (PBR) permit usually goes through a revision, whereas a case-by-case permit undergoes an […]
Read articleDC Updates Air Permit Fees and Adds Synthetic Minor Program
Posted: August 13th, 2020
On June 5, 2020, the District of Colombia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) published a long-awaited update to the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR) Title 20, Chapters 1-3, which entails revised Air Quality Permit and Emissions Fees and […]
Read articleCAO Permitting Process – you’ve heard of it, you’ve submitted info, but where are you now?
Posted: August 5th, 2020
By now I’m sure you’ve at least heard of the Cleaner Air Oregon (CAO) state health risk-based air toxics regulatory program if you have a Title V, standard, or simple permitted facility in Oregon. Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ORDEQ) […]
Read articleAerosols as Universal Waste
Posted: July 28th, 2020
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) finalized the Aerosols as Universal Waste Rule in December 2019 with an effective date of February 7, 2020. Seven states and territories have adopted the new rule as of June 2020, with approximately 11 […]
Read articleTop Ten Air Permitting Tips for New or Expanding Data Centers in Oregon
Posted: July 28th, 2020
Get to Know the Regulators – This is new to them too! In the fall of 2019, an ALL4 data center client began the process of applying for an air permit for a new facility. Being […]
Read articleUpdate on Texas Legislative Session House Bill 2726 – Commencement of Construction
Posted: July 23rd, 2020
The term “commencement of construction” is very important within the context of facility modifications and the potential need to obtain a final permit to construct in advance of actual construction activities. The provisions of House Bill 2726 (HB 2726) if […]
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