4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
Meet Meghan Skemp
Posted: September 1st, 2020
Meghan Skemp // Project Manager // Houston Office What three words would your coworkers use to describe you? Outgoing, diligent, and driven. What inspired you to become an environmental consultant? During my Engineering Technical Communications course at Vanderbilt University, my […]
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New York State Proposed Particulate Matter Emission Limits – Could they Affect your Facility?
Posted: September 1st, 2020
In October 2019, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) proposed to revise the particulate matter (PM) emissions limits in Title 6, Part 227-1 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (6 NYCRR 227-1) for stationary combustion […]
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What the Final Policy and Technical Amendments to 40 CFR Part 60, Subparts OOOO and OOOOa Mean for the Oil and Gas Industry
Posted: September 1st, 2020
On August 13, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) issued final policy and technical amendments to 40 CFR Part 60, Subparts OOOO (Standards of Performance for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production, Transmission and Distribution for Which Construction, […]
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Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Introduces OnBase Upload Form for Online Permit Application Submission
Posted: August 26th, 2020
On June 22, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) announced the OnBase DEP Upload Form. This form is a way for applicants to transfer permit application data to PADEP electronically. With COVID-19 limiting the accessibility of physical workplaces, PADEP […]
Read articleWhat’s New with AP-42: Updates to the AP-42 Chapter 7.1 Organic Liquid Storage Tank Guidance
Posted: August 24th, 2020
Global pandemic or not, the wheels of progress keep turning and along with it, air quality permitting and compliance. We all understand how important it is to keep on top of your facility’s reporting requirements, permitting deadlines, and general compliance […]
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Changes to Qualified Facilities in Texas
Posted: August 20th, 2020
When it comes to a revision of an existing air permit in Texas, the mechanism is primarily determined by the type of permit. For example, a permit-by-rule (PBR) permit usually goes through a revision, whereas a case-by-case permit undergoes an […]
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Pennsylvania is Requiring Minor Facilities to Submit Air Emissions Inventories
Posted: August 17th, 2020
In July 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) revised the instructions for completing annual air emissions inventories for regulated facilities with air permits. The Pennsylvania annual air emissions inventories are more commonly referred to as Air Information Management […]
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Federal Waste Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals and P075 Nicotine Listing
Posted: August 17th, 2020
History The U.S. EPA initially proposed to move pharmaceutical wastes – including those regulated as hazardous – into the Universal Waste (UW) program in 2008, but industry concerns over the lack of tracking requirements with the UW program prevented U.S. […]
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DC Updates Air Permit Fees and Adds Synthetic Minor Program
Posted: August 13th, 2020
On June 5, 2020, the District of Colombia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) published a long-awaited update to the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR) Title 20, Chapters 1-3, which entails revised Air Quality Permit and Emissions Fees and […]
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CAO Permitting Process – you’ve heard of it, you’ve submitted info, but where are you now?
Posted: August 5th, 2020
By now I’m sure you’ve at least heard of the Cleaner Air Oregon (CAO) state health risk-based air toxics regulatory program if you have a Title V, standard, or simple permitted facility in Oregon. Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ORDEQ) […]
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