4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
Final Rulemaking to Address Reclassification of HAP Major Sources as Area Sources
Posted: October 7th, 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has finalized its July 26, 2019 proposal to revise the 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart A General Provisions to include requirements for facilities that want to reclassify from a major source of hazardous […]
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The Fifth Revision of the TCEQ’s Penalty Policy
Posted: October 7th, 2020
Even the mention of a penalty provokes worry in the minds of regulated entities. Now, what would happen if penalties were raised? The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) recently opened the public comment period on proposed Penalty Policy changes […]
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Texas Toxics Effects Screening Level (ESL) for Air Quality Impacts Analysis
Posted: October 1st, 2020
Effects Screening Levels (ESLs) are used by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to determine when a more in-depth review of air toxics modeling is necessary. The human health and welfare effects evaluation is an integral part of the […]
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Meet JP Kleinle
Posted: September 30th, 2020
JP Kleinle // Project Management Director // Philadelphia Office Any pandemic projects currently in the works at the Kleinle house? The ‘Paver Project’ is currently in full swing! This is my first time doing one and it’s going well. In […]
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TCEQ Inspections in the Time of COVID-19
Posted: September 28th, 2020
Life is far from normal these days. Virtual game nights and networking events have become semi-routine in my life, as I try and figure out the best way to stay connected throughout these social distancing times. Similar to how I’ve […]
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TCEQ Now Accepting Applications for TERP Rebate Grants Program
Posted: September 22nd, 2020
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) provides grants to eligible individuals, businesses, and local governments to reduce emissions from vehicles and equipment through the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP). Some of the TERP programs have been operating since as […]
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CFATS Regulatory Update
Posted: September 22nd, 2020
Over the summer, there have been several key developments with regards to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program, including a Federal Register Notice, Reauthorization, Personnel Surety Program (PSP) Rollout, and COVID. Read on to […]
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The Five Ws and How of Delaware’s Proposed Revisions to the Limit of VOC Content in Solvent Cleaning Machines
Posted: September 21st, 2020
In May 2019, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) proposed making numerous revisions to 7 DE Admin. Code 1124 Section 33.0 “Solvent Cleaning and Drying.” These revisions will update control requirements that will reduce the maximum […]
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What you need to know about NY Rule 222
Posted: September 14th, 2020
The State of New York (NY) has been updating its regulations pertaining to distributed generation (DG) sources in recent years in response to the state trying to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). In 2016, the State passed […]
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Marine Loading Readily Available Permit (RAP)
Posted: September 14th, 2020
The Air Permits Division of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) released a new Readily Available Permit (RAP) for Marine Loading operations on June 4, 2020. A RAP is a type of New Source Review (NSR) permit created by […]
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