4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
48C Tax Credit – Round 2
Posted: November 16th, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has revived the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit under 26 U.S. Code Section 48C, also known as the 48C investment tax credit, to accelerate domestic clean energy manufacturing and the transition to clean energy technologies. […]
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Colorado Adopts GHG Intensity Verification Rule
Posted: November 15th, 2023
Introduction As a part of the Colorado Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) Pollution Reduction Roadmap, published in January 2021, the state has been taking action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Recently on July 20th 2023, the Colorado Air Quality […]
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Air and Waste Management Association Holds its First Annual Environmental Justice Conference
Posted: November 14th, 2023
A&WMA held its first annual conference on EJ in Arlington, VA on October 23rd and 24th. The conference had a different vibe than most of the environmental conferences industry attends and had two distinct sets of attendees: Industry […]
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Proposed Amendments to Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing MACT Standards
Posted: November 9th, 2023
On July 31, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed amendments to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart FFFFF, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) from Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing Facilities (Subpart FFFFF). Subpart FFFFF applies to […]
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Colorado’s GEMM Phase 2 Rule
Posted: November 8th, 2023
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Air Pollution Control Division (Division) submitted a proposal for Phase 2 of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Management for Manufacturing (GEMM) rulemaking (GEMM 2) to the Air Quality Control Commission […]
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Utah Division of Water Quality to Renew the Utah General Multi-Sector Industrial Storm Water Permit
Posted: November 7th, 2023
Background: The Utah General Multi-Sector Industrial Storm Water Permit (MSGP or Permit) under the Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination system (UPDES) is required to be obtained by industrial facilities. The facilities include manufacturing facilities, mining operations, landfills, steam electric plants, automotive […]
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New Mexico’s Oil and Gas Ozone Precursor Rule – the Compliance Deadlines are Coming Up!
Posted: November 6th, 2023
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) finalized the Oil and Gas Sector – Ozone Precursor Pollutants Rule (NM Oil and Gas Rule) back in August 2022 under New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) 20.2.50. The NM Oil and Gas Rule […]
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HON Fenceline Monitoring – Are You Ready?
Posted: November 2nd, 2023
On April 25, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) proposed amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) that apply to the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry (SOCMI), more commonly referred to as the Hazardous […]
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OSHA’s Updated Electronic Submission Requirements For Injuries and Illness
Posted: November 1st, 2023
In a significant move to improve workplace safety and enhance transparency, the Department of Labor (DOL) has recently announced an expansion on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) record-keeping rule. On July 17, 2023, the DOL unveiled an expanded […]
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Hazard Alert: OSHA Steps Up Enforcement As Extreme Heat Endangers Workers Across the Nation
Posted: October 31st, 2023
On July 27, 2023, President Biden requested the Department of Labor (DOL)’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) to issue a first-ever Hazard Alert for heat. This Hazard Alert reminded employers of their responsibility to protect workers from heat, to […]
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