Subpart MM for Pulp and Paper Mills – Worst Anniversary Gift Ever?
Posted: October 11th, 2018
October 11 is a memorable date for me because it’s my wedding anniversary – this year is especially memorable because it marks 10 years! But my 11th anniversary will be memorable for pulp and paper mills across the country, as […]
Read articleU.S. EPA Finalizes Wisconsin SIP Revision
Posted: September 11th, 2018
On August 31, 2018, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) finalized an approval of a revision to the Wisconsin State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) to U.S. EPA on November 28, […]
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New Source Review Reform: An Update (The Journey Continues)
Posted: June 21st, 2018
Note: this article assumes that the reader has a basic knowledge of the New Source Review permitting applicability process. For those readers looking for more background, more details on the process can be found here. In our most recent 4 The Record Article, […]
Read articleTCEQ Air Quality 101 Blog Series – PBR for Oil and Gas Handling and Production Facilities
Posted: June 11th, 2018
For this installment of ALL4’s Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Air Quality 101 Blog Series, we provide a brief overview of this PBR and how it applies to different facilities…
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Georgia A&WMA Regulatory Update Conference: A Recap
Posted: June 5th, 2018
The Georgia Chapter of the Air and Waste Management Association (A&WMA) held their annual regulatory update conference on May 16, 2018. The event included various panels and presentations from industry representatives, consultants, Georgia Environmental…
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TCEQ Air Quality 101 Blog Series – Public Notice Requirements for Air Quality Permits
Posted: May 2nd, 2018
As the bluebonnets sprout up with the dawning of springtime, it’s also time to do some spring cleaning. With that, together let’s dust off the cobwebs and review the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ’s) public notification requirements as well as…
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U.S. EPA Finalizes Guidance on Fine Particulates and Ozone Significant Impact Levels
Posted: May 1st, 2018
On April 17, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) finalized guidance and supporting documents recommending Significant Impact Levels (SILs) for ozone (O3) and fine particulates (PM2.5) that…
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NSR Reform 2018: Look to the Past
Posted: April 9th, 2018
The time for changes to the New Source Review (NSR) program is upon us. Our thinking at ALL4 is that the recent reversal in U.S. EPA policy regarding the accounting of emissions decreases from projects is just the beginning. We […]
Read articleGeorgia Permittees (Major, Minor, and Synthetic Minor): Have You Heard the News?
Posted: March 22nd, 2018
On March 8, 2018, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GEPD) released a Notice of Public Hearing and Proposed Amendments to the Georgia Rules for Air Quality Control codified by the Georgia Administrative Code (G.A.C.) 391-3-1. Specifically…
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Are Pennsylvania Air Emissions and Permitting Fees on the Rise? – Update
Posted: March 21st, 2018
Last year I penned a blog regarding potential changes to emissions and permitting fees within Pennsylvania. The blog was based upon information provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) to the Air Quality…
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