4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
Pennsylvania RACT III Rule – CEMS Compliance Considerations
Posted: March 21st, 2023
The “RACT III” rule [25 Pennsylvania Code §§129.111-129.115, Additional Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) Requirements for Major Sources of nitrogen oxides (NOX) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)] was approved and […]
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Considerations for Emissions Inventory Reporting in Louisiana
Posted: March 20th, 2023
Facilities emitting criteria pollutants and toxic air pollutants (TAP) in Louisiana may be required by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) to submit an annual emissions inventory (EI) using the Department’s web-based Emissions Reporting and Inventory Center (ERIC). The […]
Read articleWhat Do You Need to Know About Starting a Stack Testing Program?
Posted: March 13th, 2023
When your facility finds they need to do a stack test on a piece of equipment, there will be a number of questions thrown at you. Being proactive will go a long way toward having a smooth and positive experience. […]
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Air Permitting Considerations in Kentucky
Posted: March 6th, 2023
After a record-setting year of economic growth in 2021 according to the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (KCED), the Bluegrass State continues to experience an industrial boom. KCED indicated the bourbon, automotive, chemical, and primary metals industries are just a […]
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EPA Releases Compliance Advisory for Federal Facilities Subject to CAA Chemical Accident Prevention Regulations
Posted: March 6th, 2023
Introduction The 1990 Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments include Section 112(r), the chemical accident prevention rule, to “provide for the prevention and mitigation of accidental chemical releases”1. The rule requires owners and operators of stationary sources that produce, process, handle, […]
Read articleRecent Revisions to the Miscellaneous Coating Manufacturing NESHAP
Posted: March 1st, 2023
On February 22, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published a final rule that added metal hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions standards to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Miscellaneous Coating Manufacturing (MCM), […]
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OSHA’s Top Ten Safety Violations for Fiscal Year 2022
Posted: February 27th, 2023
The National Safety Council (NSC) released an update to its annual list of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) top-ten cited standards. The list provides a starting point for employers to review their own safety programs on an annual […]
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A Quick Guide for Completing your Illinois Annual Emissions Report (AER)
Posted: February 27th, 2023
As environmental reporting season is now upon us, it is time to complete and submit your Annual Emissions Report (AER), which is due to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) by May 1st. Here is a quick guide to […]
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WOTUS Rule: Let’s Settle Down and Take a Deep Breath
Posted: February 23rd, 2023
The Revised Rule The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE or Corps) announced the final “Revised Definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS)” rule On December 30, 2022. On […]
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Environmental Justice Concerns in Air Permitting
Posted: February 22nd, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Office of Air and Radiation identified eight principles addressing environmental justice in Clean Air Act (CAA) permitting decisions in a December 22, 2022 Memorandum authored by Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator Joseph Goffman. U.S. […]
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