4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
U.S. EPA Has Finalized Its Guidance Rule
Posted: November 3rd, 2020
On October 19, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (U.S. EPA’s) final rule titled Guidance; Administrative Procedures for Issuance and Public Petitions was published in the Federal Register. This final rule adds Subpart D to 40 CFR Part 2 – […]
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Electric Generating Units: Are You Submitting the Appropriate Electronic Reports for NSPS TTTT?
Posted: October 30th, 2020
40 CFR Part 60, Subpart TTTT, Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Electric Generating Units (NSPS TTTT) establishes emissions standards for new stationary combustion turbines for the control of greenhouse gases (GHGs). NSPS TTTT applies to certain steam […]
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Final Amendments to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart MM Signed October 9, 2020
Posted: October 30th, 2020
On October 9, 2020, U.S. EPA finalized amendments to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart MM (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Chemical Recovery Combustion Sources at Kraft, Soda, Sulfite, and Stand-Alone Semichemical Pulp Mills)i. This action was highly […]
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New York’s Air Toxics Program: Part 212, What you need to know
Posted: October 26th, 2020
The goal of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC’s) air program is to protect the public and the environment from the adverse effects of exposure to air contaminants. As part of this protection, Title 6 Part 212 […]
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Have You Ever Wondered About U.S. EPA’s Regulatory Process?
Posted: October 26th, 2020
Have you ever wondered about the process behind U.S. EPA’s rule development? Decoding a final rulemaking in Federal Register amendatory language can seem to take forever, but the road to arrive at that final rule can be months, years, or […]
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Meet John Hinckley
Posted: October 12th, 2020
John Hinckley // Senior Project Manager // Vermont Regional Support How does it feel being ‘The New Kid on the Block’? Well, it didn’t take long to not be known as ‘The New Kid’ with our recent additions to the […]
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Changes to Oil and Gas General Operating Permits in Texas
Posted: October 12th, 2020
Big changes are coming for oil and gas general operating permits (GOPs) in Texas – are you ready for them? Will these changes apply to your site? Don’t wait around until it’s too late; you only have until January 13, […]
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Final Rulemaking to Address Reclassification of HAP Major Sources as Area Sources
Posted: October 7th, 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has finalized its July 26, 2019 proposal to revise the 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart A General Provisions to include requirements for facilities that want to reclassify from a major source of hazardous […]
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The Fifth Revision of the TCEQ’s Penalty Policy
Posted: October 7th, 2020
Even the mention of a penalty provokes worry in the minds of regulated entities. Now, what would happen if penalties were raised? The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) recently opened the public comment period on proposed Penalty Policy changes […]
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Texas Toxics Effects Screening Level (ESL) for Air Quality Impacts Analysis
Posted: October 1st, 2020
Effects Screening Levels (ESLs) are used by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to determine when a more in-depth review of air toxics modeling is necessary. The human health and welfare effects evaluation is an integral part of the […]
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