4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
South Coast Air Quality Management District to Update Rule 1173
Posted: September 26th, 2024
South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) in the last few months has held four working sessions to discuss proposed updates to Rule 1173 “Control of Volatile Organic Compound Leaks and Releases from Components at Petroleum Facilities and […]
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Good Neighbor Plan Update
Posted: September 25th, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published the “Good Neighbor Plan” (GNP), also known as the Ozone Transport Federal Implementation Plan (FIP), in the Federal Register on June 5, 2023. The purpose of the rule is to establish restrictions […]
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Distilling Industry Operations: Navigating OSHA Regulations for Safety and Compliance
Posted: September 18th, 2024
The art of distilling spirits has deep roots, blending tradition with modern technology. However, as the industry evolves, so too does the responsibility to maintain safe operations. Distilleries, like all manufacturing environments, must navigate a complex landscape of safety regulations […]
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Electronic Reporting for Engines is here!
Posted: September 18th, 2024
On August 30, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) finalized amendments to the following regulations applicable to Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE): 40 CFR Part 60 [Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, also referred to as New […]
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Mid-Year Regulatory Update for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Posted: September 17th, 2024
We are now just a few weeks away from the November 2024 Presidential Elections, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is in recess, the Unified Spring Agenda is out, and many new rules have been issued and court […]
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Mastering EHS Audits: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Importance and Maximizing Your Benefits
Posted: September 12th, 2024
An Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) audit is a crucial evaluation used to assess an organization’s policies, processes, and systems to confirm that they adhere to both federal and state regulatory standards. The purpose of an EHS audit is to […]
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U.S. EPA Finalizes Changes to Rules on Reclassification of Major Sources
Posted: September 11th, 2024
The Clean Air Act (CAA) defines a major source of hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions as one that has the potential to emit (PTE) 10 tons per year (tpy) or more of any single HAP or 25 tpy or more […]
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Updates on the Lowered PM2.5 NAAQS
Posted: September 10th, 2024
It’s been four months since the lowered annual particulate matter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) became effective on May 6, 2024, and seven months since my last 4TR article on the topic. I thought […]
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Draft Post-Construction Stormwater Manual
Posted: September 4th, 2024
On January 28, 2023, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) released the draft Pennsylvania Post-Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) Manual (Draft). The Draft is an update of the December 2006 Pennsylvania (PA) stormwater BMP Manual released in. This update provides […]
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Chemical Sector Update – September 2024
Posted: September 3rd, 2024
The second half of 2024 is progressing with a steady drumbeat of air quality regulatory actions and court proceedings related to the chemical industry. This article discusses updates to relevant litigation, summarizes developments in recently promulgated air quality rules, and […]
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