4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
2024 Look Ahead: New Oil and Gas Greenhouse Gas Requirements
Posted: January 23rd, 2024
Changes to the Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources (NSPS) for oil and gas operations have been in the works for several years, dating back to the prior administration. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized a rule […]
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Carrots and Sticks Driving Climate Disclosures and Sustainable Performance in 2024
Posted: January 23rd, 2024
In 2024, Sustainability and ESG will continue to drive risk and opportunity domestically and globally. Economic mechanisms including regulation, incentives, market access requirements, and customer demands will compel market actors to quantify, disclose, and address impacts, risks, and opportunities (IRO) […]
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2024 Look Ahead: Occupational Health and Safety
Posted: January 23rd, 2024
As we look back on 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was busy – expanding National Emphasis Programs (NEPs), hiring more inspectors, conducting more inspections, and expanding rules – all with the aim to ensure safe and healthful […]
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2024 Look Ahead Part 2
Posted: January 18th, 2024
PFAS Expectations for 2024 // Kayla Turney With the new year, we expect to see several of the same issues relating to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as well as a handful of new ones to tackle. While the regulatory […]
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2024 Look Ahead: Chemical Industry Rules and RMP Revisions
Posted: January 18th, 2024
Chemical Industry Rules This year is going to be a big year for the chemical manufacturing industry. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) is under a consent decree to finish revisions to several National Emission Standards for Hazardous […]
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Look Ahead: Federal Water Regulations in 2024
Posted: January 17th, 2024
As hydrologist Luna Leopold said, “Water is the most critical resource issue of our lifetime and our children’s lifetime. The health of our rivers and oceans is the principal measure of how we live on the land.” With the ever-changing […]
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Environmental Justice: Looking Ahead to 2024
Posted: January 17th, 2024
2023 was another busy year in environmental justice (EJ) both at the federal and state levels. From the federal level, we saw a continuation of a lot of the elements from 2022 along with some new guidance and initiatives from […]
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PFAS Expectations for 2024
Posted: January 16th, 2024
With the new year, we expect to see several of the same issues relating to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as well as a handful of new ones to tackle. While the regulatory landscape continues to change, there are a […]
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Future of AI in Environmental Work
Posted: January 11th, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the role of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), has become increasingly pivotal across various sectors. Environmental professionals, tasked with ensuring regulatory compliance, improving air quality, enhancing environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards, and advancing Environmental, […]
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TSCA Lookahead for 2024
Posted: January 10th, 2024
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) will continue to have an impact on chemicals imported and manufactured in 2024. TSCA forms the backbone of regulatory oversight for chemicals in commerce within the United States, aiming to ensure their safe production, […]
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