4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
U.S. EPA Releases Proposed Updates to Stationary Combustion Turbines NSPS
Posted: December 4th, 2024
On November 22, 2024, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the first of what is expected to be three new or revised rules related to the emissions of criteria pollutants, air toxics, and greenhouse gasses (GHG) for stationary combustion turbines. […]
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New Lead Regulations in California: A Closer Look at Changes to the California Lead Standard
Posted: December 4th, 2024
With new lead standards approved by the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA) on February 15, 2024, California is moving toward greater protections for employees exposed to lead. These changes, set to take effect on January 1, 2025, […]
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U.S. EPA Releases Draft Interim Framework for Advancing Consideration of Cumulative Impacts
Posted: December 3rd, 2024
On November 21, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published the long awaited draft Interim Framework for Advancing Consideration of Cumulative Impacts. This document, while perhaps meant to fulfill the main priority for the Biden administration to present […]
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Enforcement Alert: Solid Waste. U.S. EPA Enforcement Initiative for Landfills to Meet Greenhouse Gas Compliance
Posted: November 21st, 2024
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) recently issued an Enforcement Alert signaling a critical move toward stricter regulation of municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills to address non-compliance with air quality standards, specifically around monitoring and controlling greenhouse gas […]
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The LCRR Compliance Deadline has Passed-What is Next?
Posted: November 20th, 2024
On October 8th, the Biden Administration finalized the rule for Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). This came just 8 days before the October 16th compliance deadline for the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). Under the LCRR an initial […]
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Kentucky Division of Water to Renew KYR10 Stormwater Construction Permit
Posted: November 14th, 2024
The Kentucky General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities, otherwise known as the KYR10 Stormwater Construction General Permit or KYR10 Permit, is slated to expire on November 30, 2024. The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) intends to reissue […]
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U.S. EPA Has Revised its Standards for New and Modified Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Tanks
Posted: November 13th, 2024
On October 15, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published final amendments to the Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, or New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), for Volatile Organic Liquid (VOL) Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage […]
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Verifying Software Quality: The Critical Role of Testing in the SDLC
Posted: November 7th, 2024
In the complex world of software development and digital solution implementation projects, testing plays a pivotal role in verifying that a product is not only functional but also reliable and user-friendly. For example, if you want to implement a digital […]
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State Implements New Urban Water Conservation Regulations Starting January 1, 2025
Posted: October 30th, 2024
In a significant move to address the growing water challenges posed by climate change, the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has approved a groundbreaking regulation aimed at promoting efficient water use by large urban water suppliers across California. […]
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Energy Efficiency, a First Step Toward Decarbonization
Posted: October 23rd, 2024
Three weeks ago, I had the pleasure of representing ALL4 at the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) World Energy Conference, in Nashville, Tennessee. It was great to spend time with other Certified Energy Managers and energy industry professionals, talking about […]
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