4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
ACE has been Repealed – What Does That Mean for New and Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units?
Posted: May 15th, 2024
On May 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published final regulations addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric generating units (EGUs or EGs). The rulemaking includes changes to the current Standards of Performance [or New […]
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New PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Finalized
Posted: May 14th, 2024
On April 10, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) finalized the National Primary Drinking Water Standard (NPDWS) for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The rule establishes legally enforceable limits, Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), as well as non-enforceable health-based […]
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Ensuring Fall Protection: A Crucial Component of Construction Safety
Posted: May 9th, 2024
Fall protection in construction sites is a critical aspect of ensuring workers’ safety. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are one of the leading causes of fatalities and injuries in the construction industry. To address this […]
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Fundamentals of Fall Protection
Posted: May 9th, 2024
OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign May 6 – 10, 2024 is Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction week, but it is not the only time fall prevention is crucial. Fatalities caused by falls […]
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The Clock is Ticking to Get Ethylene Oxide CEMS Installed & Certified
Posted: May 8th, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) finalized revisions to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart O – Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities (Subpart O) following its residual risk and technology review (RTR). The final rule was published in […]
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U.S. EPA has Finalized Updates to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Power Plants
Posted: May 7th, 2024
On April 24, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) signed final revisions to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (EGUs), also known as the Mercury and […]
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U.S. EPA Updates to Emissions Standards for Gasoline Distribution Terminals
Posted: May 1st, 2024
The Clean Air Act requires the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) to review standards promulgated under 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 60 and 63 every eight years and revise them if necessary. On February 29, 2024, […]
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Recap of Agency Updates from the 2024 Spring CAPCA Technical Workshop and Forum
Posted: May 1st, 2024
The 2024 Spring Carolinas Air Pollution Control Association (CAPCA) technical workshop and forum hosted in Asheville, NC was packed full of regulatory updates given the recent activity in the environmental space. The regulatory update from the United States Environmental Protection […]
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Batteries: Best Practices for Safe Use, Storage, and Disposal
Posted: April 30th, 2024
Battery Primer: Batteries and their uses have evolved to become an even bigger part of our daily life. They are particularly useful if not essential to our daily communication, productivity, and even our commute. What is a battery? The common definition […]
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Final Revisions to SOCMI NESHAPs and NSPS and the NESHAPs for Group I and II Polymers and Resins
Posted: April 24th, 2024
On April 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) released a pre-publication version of final revisions to several National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) applicable to facilities in the Synthetic […]
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