U.S. EPA Proposes SIP Calls for States with SSM Exemption Provisions
Posted: March 27th, 2023
On February 24, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) proposed to reinstate State Implementation Plan (SIP) Calls for three states and issue new SIP Calls for eight states and local jurisdictions. All of the proposed SIP Calls […]
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U.S. EPA has Finalized NOx Limits to Curb Ozone Transport from non-EGUs in 20 States
Posted: March 22nd, 2023
On March 15, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a final rule titled Federal “Good Neighbor Plan” for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards” (NAAQS). This final rule contains first-time requirements to limit emissions of nitrogen […]
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Pennsylvania RACT III Rule – CEMS Compliance Considerations
Posted: March 21st, 2023
The “RACT III” rule [25 Pennsylvania Code §§129.111-129.115, Additional Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) Requirements for Major Sources of nitrogen oxides (NOX) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)] was approved and […]
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Considerations for Emissions Inventory Reporting in Louisiana
Posted: March 20th, 2023
Facilities emitting criteria pollutants and toxic air pollutants (TAP) in Louisiana may be required by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) to submit an annual emissions inventory (EI) using the Department’s web-based Emissions Reporting and Inventory Center (ERIC). The […]
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Air Permitting Considerations in Kentucky
Posted: March 6th, 2023
After a record-setting year of economic growth in 2021 according to the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (KCED), the Bluegrass State continues to experience an industrial boom. KCED indicated the bourbon, automotive, chemical, and primary metals industries are just a […]
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EPA Releases Compliance Advisory for Federal Facilities Subject to CAA Chemical Accident Prevention Regulations
Posted: March 6th, 2023
Introduction The 1990 Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments include Section 112(r), the chemical accident prevention rule, to “provide for the prevention and mitigation of accidental chemical releases”1. The rule requires owners and operators of stationary sources that produce, process, handle, […]
Read articleRecent Revisions to the Miscellaneous Coating Manufacturing NESHAP
Posted: March 1st, 2023
On February 22, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published a final rule that added metal hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions standards to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Miscellaneous Coating Manufacturing (MCM), […]
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A Quick Guide for Completing your Illinois Annual Emissions Report (AER)
Posted: February 27th, 2023
As environmental reporting season is now upon us, it is time to complete and submit your Annual Emissions Report (AER), which is due to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) by May 1st. Here is a quick guide to […]
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10 Steps to Preparing a Successful Air Construction Permit Application for New Equipment
Posted: February 14th, 2023
Are you planning on building a new greenfield facility that will have air emissions units or expanding your current facility with additional air emissions units? If so, there is a good chance that you will need to obtain an air […]
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LMAPCD is Proposing to Change Several Air Regulations
Posted: February 8th, 2023
Update (3/1/2023): The Public Comment Period has been extended to March 15, 2023. Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) is proposing amendments to the following District regulations: 02 – Definitions, 11 – Control of Open Burning, 13 – Control […]
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