4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
Update: RACT 2 in Pennsylvania – Almost Here?
Posted: March 26th, 2014
As reported by ALL4 in December 2013, Pennsylvania’s proposed Reasonably Available Control Technology rule (i.e., RACT 2) was approved by the Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board…
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Area Source Boiler MACT Tune-Up and Energy Assessment Deadline
Posted: March 17th, 2014
While Spring may be taking its time arriving throughout much of the country, the second deadline for Area Source Boiler MACT is almost here. Nearly 6 weeks after…
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U.S. EPA Calls a Timeout on Boiler MACT!
Posted: March 17th, 2014
On February 28, 2014, U.S. EPA requested a remand without vacatur of certain portions of the set of rules commonly referred to as the Boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technology…
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Have You Heard? The GHG Reporting Rule May Be Changing for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Sector
Posted: March 11th, 2014
It is a new year, a new beginning, and change is coming. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) posted on their “Subpart W Rulemaking Resources” webpage…
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A Meteorologist’s Look at the Polar Vortex and Boiler MACT
Posted: February 28th, 2014
As a Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM), I am actively engaged with colleagues in the American Meteorological Society (AMS) regarding the interaction of weather and climate…
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U.S. Court of Appeals Litigation Schedule Could Derail Boiler MACT Compliance
Posted: February 13th, 2014
The ongoing litigation around the Major Source Boiler MACT could potentially put facilities trying to comply with the rule in a very difficult position…
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PADEP AIMS Alert
Posted: February 12th, 2014
If your company annually reports its air emissions to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) for inclusion in its Air Information Management System (AIMS)…
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Portland Cement Manufacturers: Do You Know When to Submit Your O&M Plan to Comply With the February 2013 Amendments to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart LLL?
Posted: February 10th, 2014
Back in February 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) amended 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart LLL – National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry (Subpart LLL)…
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Kimberton Office Phone System Down
Posted: February 10th, 2014
The Kimberton Office phone system is temporarily down after a part failure. The replacement part has been ordered for deilvery tomorrow, and the phone system will be restored as soon as the part arrives. In the meantime, emails and mobile […]
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