4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
Texas Rule Changes to Incorporate Project Emissions Accounting for Air Permitting
Posted: June 22nd, 2021
On June 11, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved the long-awaited changes to 30 TAC §116 regarding project emissions accounting (PEA). The newly approved changes will become effective on July 1, 2021. Per an interoffice memorandum dated […]
Read articleBay Area AQMD Emergency Engine BACT Ruling
Posted: June 15th, 2021
On December 22, 2020, the California Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) adopted a new Guideline Document that revised the Best Available Control Technology (BACT) emissions standards found under BAAQMD Regulation 2, Rule 2 for emergency standby-power diesel-fired engines […]
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Meet Kevin Chaplin
Posted: June 14th, 2021
Kevin Chaplin // Senior Managing Consultant // Louisville, KY Office What are your roles at ALL4? As a Senior Managing Consultant I am responsible for people and projects in the Occupational Health & Safety and Industrial Hygiene practice areas. While […]
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Texas’ Renewal of Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit
Posted: June 9th, 2021
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulates facilities associated with industrial activity that discharge stormwater to surface water under the Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), TXR050000. This permit authorizes point source discharges associated with industrial activity and certain non-stormwater […]
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NJDEP to Add H2S, 1-BP, and Sulfuryl Fluoride to HAP List, Add 13 Contaminants to Emission Statement Program
Posted: June 9th, 2021
On March 1, 2021, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) announced multiple proposed rules and amendments in continuation with their efforts to address air contaminants in New Jersey. The proposed rulemaking clarifies regulations on fumigants and fumigation operations […]
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Triennial Review of the Water Quality Standards – What’s Happening in Your State?
Posted: June 7th, 2021
Where is your State in the Water Quality Standards Review? To comply with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) requirements finalized in 2015, states and tribes must develop, maintain, and conduct a review of their Water Quality Standards […]
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RACT III – Status Update and Compliance Considerations
Posted: June 2nd, 2021
On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, PADEP’s Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) rule (referred to herein the RACT III Rule) went to the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) for review and approval. The proposed draft version of the rule as well as […]
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Meet Christina Lynch
Posted: June 1st, 2021
Christina Lynch // Managing Consultant // Philadelphia Office At the start of the year you transitioned back from parental leave, did you find yourself missing things on the work front? I absolutely loved being home with my daughter but I […]
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Refrigerant Rules: The Saga Continues
Posted: June 1st, 2021
In 2020, ALL4 provided several updates on important changes to refrigerant regulations at both the Federal and various state levels. Due to the courts vacating portions of several rules under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program (i.e., SNAP Rules […]
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Best Practices for RY2020 TRI Reporting + A Lookahead at RY2021 and Beyond
Posted: May 26th, 2021
The Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting deadline on July 1st is approaching for facilities that meet the reporting criteria set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). Here are some best practices to follow to make this reporting season […]
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