4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
The Hammer Falls Again as U.S. EPA Proposes Revisions to “MACT Hammer” Regulations
Posted: January 18th, 2012
What is the “MACT Hammer”? As part of the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1990, Congress established a list of source categories and subcategories for which U.S. EPA was tasked to develop new Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards, […]
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Not So Fast – Getting That Air Permit Won’t Be As Easy As You Think
Posted: January 18th, 2012
Introduction Most of the air regulations promulgated by U.S. EPA are developed and implemented to achieve compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The NAAQS represent ambient air concentration levels that are established by U.S. EPA to ensure […]
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The 4 Rules: Summaries, Impacts, and Recommended Action
Posted: January 18th, 2012
Introduction ALL4 presented a series of four (4) webinars over the past month that provided basic overviews of each of the following rules that were proposed simultaneously by U.S. EPA on June 4, 2010: Identification of Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials That […]
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This New Suit is a Little Tight: Absurdity and the Greenhouse Gas “Tailoring Rule”
Posted: January 18th, 2012
On May 13, 2010, U.S. EPA issued the final rule known as the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Title V Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Tailoring Rule (GHG Tailoring Rule). It was subsequently published in the Federal Register on June 3, […]
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Introducing the Transport Rule: Why Should We CAIR?
Posted: January 18th, 2012
Introduction The U.S. EPA’s ambitious regulatory agenda continued on August 2, 2010 with the publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone. Now known as the […]
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Environmental Justice: Fair Treatment, Meaningful Involvement, and Impacts on Air Quality Permitting
Posted: January 18th, 2012
Environmental Justice (EJ) is cited as a top priority of the current U.S. EPA administration. U.S. EPA defines EJ as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the […]
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Back to Basics: The Emissions Inventory – A Critical Tool for Air Quality Compliance
Posted: January 18th, 2012
All air quality operating permits have associated monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements of varying complexity based on the status of the facility (major or minor), type of operations, number of sources, jurisdiction, applicable regulations, etc. Most facilities must keep detailed […]
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2011 and Beyond: The Critical Air Quality Issues Affecting Industry
Posted: January 18th, 2012
The December 2010 “year-end” edition of 4 The Record provides a look ahead into 2011. Even with the recent “Change in Climate” associated with the national political scene; we still see a very active U.S. EPA moving forward with their […]
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Alternative Fuels: Reducing Fuel Costs and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Posted: January 16th, 2012
The use of alternative fuels for heat and power generation is on the rise, an increase that can be attributed to the price surge and volatility of traditional fossil fuels, as well as a general desire to use more environmentally […]
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The New NAAQS for Lead – 30 Years Later, 10% of the Original Rule
Posted: January 16th, 2012
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has announced final rules that substantially strengthen the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for lead (Pb). U.S. EPA’s action marks the first time that the Pb standards have been changed in […]
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