4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
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 […]
Read articleCFATS 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 […]
Read articleThe 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 […]
Read articleWhat 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 […]
Read articleMarine 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 […]
Read articleMeet 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 […]
Read articleNew 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 […]
Read articleWhat 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, […]
Read articlePennsylvania 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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