4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
Lead Service Line Replacement Plans – Does Your Facility Need One?
Posted: May 31st, 2023
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) in 1991 to protect the public from potentially contaminated drinking water coming from water pipes using copper or lead materials. Since the initial rule in […]
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TCEQ Sunset Bill
Posted: May 31st, 2023
This year, the representatives of the Texas Legislature met in Austin for the 88th Regular Session. In this Legislative Session, which ran from January 10th and adjourned May 29th, there were over 11,000 bills introduced. This article addresses Senate Bill […]
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Kentucky Division of Water to Renew KYR00 Industrial Stormwater General Permit
Posted: May 30th, 2023
The Kentucky General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated With Industrial Activity From Other Facilities, also known as the KYR00 Industrial Stormwater General Permit (KYR00 General Permit), expires on July 31, 2023. The current version of the permit became effective on […]
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U.S. EPA Issues Proposed Revisions to SOCMI NESHAPs and NSPS and the NESHAPs for Group I and II Polymers and Resins
Posted: May 24th, 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) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) applicable to facilities in the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry (SOCMI) […]
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U.S. EPA’s Proposed Updates to the Wood Products NESHAP
Posted: May 23rd, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) proposed significant amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Plywood and Composite Wood Products (PCWP) on May 18, 2023. The current NESHAP requirements focus primarily on organic hazardous […]
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Data Quality Part 2: What Are the Components of Data Quality?
Posted: May 22nd, 2023
In the first article of this series we started with this thought: Defining data quality and implementing a data quality program furthers the goal that the data collected serve the intended purpose, i.e., informed decision making. We walked through […]
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Scope 1 & 2, and Sometimes Scope 3 GHG Emissions Disclosures Are Becoming Required for Many Market Actors
Posted: May 17th, 2023
Here are some answers to questions we hear the most from our clients. What does Scope 1, 2 & 3 mean? The GHG Protocol was developed by World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) […]
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Recap of the CAPCA 2023 Spring Technical Workshop and Forum
Posted: May 17th, 2023
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away Darth Vader, C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, and the Mandalorian attended the Carolinas Air Pollution Control Association (CAPCA) technical workshop and forum. This unexpected band of Star Wars visitors enjoyed the space-themed […]
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30th Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Posted: May 16th, 2023
The 30th Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory is a report that provides information on the sources and sinks of greenhouse gases in the U.S. The newest version was published on April 13, 2023 and compiles the GHG data from […]
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North Carolina NPDES Industrial Stormwater General Permit Updates – What You Need to Know General Background of North Carolina Stormwater Permits
Posted: May 11th, 2023
Federal regulation 40 CFR §122.26 requires facilities with industrial stormwater discharges to apply for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit; either an individual permit or a general permit from an authorized state, such as North Carolina, that has […]
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