4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
Electronic Reporting Tool Version 7: How Does This Affect My Facility?
Posted: June 6th, 2024
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) released an updated version of the Electronic Reporting Tool (ERT Version 7) on March 12, 2024. The ERT is a Microsoft Access-based tool that is used to create performance test plans and […]
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NEPA Changes – Climate Change and EJ evaluations
Posted: June 5th, 2024
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) published the final rule on May 1, 2024, with Phase 2 revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Changes to NEPA include changing or replacing the word “impact” to “effect” for general clarity. […]
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UPDATE: California Climate Accountability Package (SB-253 and SB-261) Receives Proposed Budget and Industry Lawsuit
Posted: June 4th, 2024
On October 7th, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California Climate Accountability Package, comprising Senate Bill 253 (SB-253), the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, and Senate Bill 261 (SB-261), Greenhouse Gases: Climate-related Financial Risk, which aims to bring new […]
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More PM2.5 NAAQS Related Updates
Posted: May 30th, 2024
There have been more guidance updates and rule making in the last month that will impact both air quality modeling and the designation process for the lowered annual particulate matter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality Standard […]
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Finalizes Regulations to Incorporate Cumulative Impact Analysis Into Air Quality Permitting
Posted: May 29th, 2024
On March 29, 2024, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) finalized regulations that require a cumulative impact analysis (CIA) when a facility is seeking a comprehensive plan approval (CPA) air quality permit. The CIA rulemaking applies to CPA applications […]
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Final Hazard Communication Rule: What Do I Need to Know?
Posted: May 23rd, 2024
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule that updates the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) 29 CFR 1910.1200 to align primarily with the seventh revision of the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of […]
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Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to Update RIPDES Multi-Sector General Permit RIR500000
Posted: May 23rd, 2024
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) proposes to update the Rhode Island Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (RIPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater with Industrial Activity (Permit No. RIR500000) that expired on May 2, 2024. A draft permit […]
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Coal Power Plant ELGs – U.S. EPA Forces Stricter Limits or Cease Firing Coal
Posted: May 22nd, 2024
Introduction Coal fired power plants in their combustion process create waste ash which contains heavy metals and other pollutants. This ash makes its way into discharge wastewater ending up in the environment and impacting the health of humans and wildlife. […]
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CERCLA Designation for PFAS Compounds: How does this affect my facility?
Posted: May 21st, 2024
On April 19, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) designated two types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), as Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) hazardous substances. At […]
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Michigan NPDES Applications
Posted: May 16th, 2024
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has recently added questions around per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Industrial/Commercial Application Form for permitting direct discharges of wastewater. This update comes as […]
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