4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
Benefits of Hiring an Environmental Consultant
Posted: March 3rd, 2025
Businesses across industries face increasing pressure to comply with environmental regulations. Penalties for noncompliance are substantial, but the regulatory landscape is constantly changing, making it difficult to keep up with legal complexities. Your organization needs clear strategies for maintaining […]
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How do I Know if My Project Needs an Air Permit?
Posted: February 27th, 2025
There is not a whole lot that is black and white about air quality permitting. It can sometimes be hard to determine whether you need to submit an air permit application for a project and if so, what kind. The […]
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RY2024 Multimedia Compliance Reporting Tips And Tricks
Posted: February 20th, 2025
Reporting Year 2024 (RY2024) Season has officially begun! There are a variety of federal and state reports due in the first half of 2025 that require data collection, analysis, and data entry. It can be overwhelming to keep track of […]
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ICYMI: Navigating NPDES Wastewater Permitting: Best Practices, Watch Outs and Lookaheads
Posted: February 19th, 2025
If you missed our webinar on Navigating National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permitting last week or need a written summary to refer back to, read along for a summary of best practices, watchouts, and lookaheads to consider in your […]
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Proposed Amendments to Rules for the Cleveland 2015 Ozone Non-Attainment Areas
Posted: February 18th, 2025
Currently in Public Notice, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA), Division of Air Pollution Control (DAPC) is working to amend three rules in the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) due to the change of the Cleveland ozone nonattainment area from […]
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Proposed Revisions to North Carolina’s Permit Review Timeline Rule
Posted: February 14th, 2025
On February 4, 2025, the North Carolina Division of Air Quality (NC DAQ) hosted a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Permit Review Timeline Rule revisions. NC DAQ has proposed revisions to their construction and operating permit rules […]
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Calling All Desert Storm-Chasers! The New Arizona Multi-Sector General Permit Has Arrived!
Posted: February 12th, 2025
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Water Quality Division (WQD) has issued the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) 2024 Industrial Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Non-Mining and Mining Industries. Following collaboration with stakeholders during […]
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The Life-Saving Importance Of CPR During American Heart Month
Posted: February 12th, 2025
February is American Heart Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and the importance of heart disease prevention. One of the most crucial life-saving skills related to heart health is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). CPR is performed when […]
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U.S. EPA Extends Comment Period for MSGP
Posted: February 6th, 2025
On December 13, 2024, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published the proposed 2026 Multisector General Permit (MSGP) in the Federal Register for public comment. The MSGP is a general permit that covers stormwater discharges ─ see ALL4’s previous […]
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U.S. EPA’s Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 16
Posted: February 6th, 2025
On December 18, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published in the Federal Register the Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 16 (Preliminary Plan 16). The comment period ended January 17, 2025. Preliminary Plan 16 addresses U.S. EPA’s latest […]
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