4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
Michigan Regulates PFAS via NPDES
Posted: October 25th, 2023
On March 14, 2023, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE or department) published an interoffice communication summarizing a comparison of the department’s current strategy for using the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to regulate the […]
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Proposed Revisions to the “Guideline on Air Quality Models”
Posted: October 24th, 2023
On October 23, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published a proposed rule to revise 40 CFR Part 51, Appendix W (the “Guideline on Air Quality Models” or “Guideline”). The proposed revisions include enhancements to the formulation […]
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U.S. EPA Hazardous Air Pollutant Permitting Process-Clarifications, Regulatory Updates, and Deadlines
Posted: October 23rd, 2023
U.S. EPA has proposed to amend the General Provisions for National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). The proposed amendments relate to both to applicability and deadlines associated with the addition of a compound to the list of hazardous […]
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Proposed Changes to Storage Tanks New Source Performance Standards
Posted: October 19th, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) recently proposed changes to the “Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Storage Vessels).” These changes to the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) include proposed revisions to 40 CFR […]
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Preparing for HON: Lessons Learned from Recent Petrochemical Rulemaking
Posted: October 19th, 2023
On April 25, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) proposed revisions to several National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), including 40 CFR Part 63, Subparts F, G, H, and I (referred to as the Hazardous Organic […]
Read articleAdvancing Environmental Justice: New Jersey’s Approach to Addressing Cumulative Stressors
Posted: October 16th, 2023
Advancing Environmental Justice: New Jersey’s Approach to Addressing Cumulative Stressors On April 17, 2023, the final Environmental Justice (EJ) Rule (N.J.A.C. 7:1C) officially became effective in New Jersey (NJ). The overall goal of this EJ Rule is to avoid disproportionate […]
Read articleHow the U.S. EPA’s New Methylene Chloride Regulations May Affect You.
Posted: October 12th, 2023
Methylene chloride (MC), a chemical commonly used as a solvent for surface refinishing and in the production of pharmaceuticals and refrigerants, is set to be banned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) for most uses. Products containing MC […]
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U.S. EPA’s New List of Enforcement Priorities
Posted: October 9th, 2023
Introduction Every four years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) creates a list of National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives (NECI). These NECIs are a list of items the OECA intends to focus […]
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Highlights of Environmental Regulatory Updates from the 2023 North Carolina Budget Conference Report
Posted: October 9th, 2023
On September 22, 2023, the North Carolina Budget (NC Budget) conference report was passed in the NC House and Senate. Although the 2023-2024 NC Budget encompasses a multitude of provisions covering a range of topics, important highlights include updates on […]
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Lead and Copper Rule Revision: Service Line Inventory-ARE YOU READY?
Posted: October 4th, 2023
Since the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) created the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) in 1991, there have been many changes and updates to the rule. The most recent change is the 2021 Lead and Copper Revisions (LCRR). […]
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