4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
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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The Early Bird Gets the Worm: Preparing for Enhanced Flare Monitoring in the Chemical Sector
Posted: October 31st, 2023
In case you haven’t heard yet, the U.S. Environmental Protection agency (U.S. EPA) has proposed revisions to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) applicable to facilities in the Synthetic Organic Chemical […]
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New Jersey Environmental Justice Rule Public Participation and Implications
Posted: October 26th, 2023
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) published the final Environmental Justice Rule (EJ Rule) on April 17, 2023. The EJ Rule (N.J.A.C. 7:1C) was promulgated in response to New Jersey’s Environmental Justice Law (EJ Law) that was signed […]
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Michigan Regulates PFAS via NPDES
Posted: October 25th, 2023
On March 14, 2023, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE or department) published an interoffice communication summarizing a comparison of the department’s current strategy for using the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to regulate the […]
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Proposed Revisions to the “Guideline on Air Quality Models”
Posted: October 24th, 2023
On October 23, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published a proposed rule to revise 40 CFR Part 51, Appendix W (the “Guideline on Air Quality Models” or “Guideline”). The proposed revisions include enhancements to the formulation […]
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