4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
TCEQ’s Expedited Permitting Program Update
Posted: June 22nd, 2020
ALL4 has been tracking Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ’s) Expedited Permitting Program since being rolled out in November 2014. ALL4’s historic blog on the expedited permitting program is located here. After some revisions to the program in 2019, we […]
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Final Revisions to Plywood and Composite Wood Products (PCWP) Rule Signed
Posted: June 17th, 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been working through several required Risk and Technology Reviews (RTRs) of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). One of the latest RTRs to be finalized is the PCWP NESHAP. This rule is […]
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What O&G Facility Owners and Operators Need to Know about the Proposed PA CTG RACT Rule
Posted: June 15th, 2020
On Saturday, May 23, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) posted a proposed Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) rule in the Pennsylvania Bulletin for the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from “existing” oil and natural gas […]
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting a CFATS Compliance Inspection
Posted: June 11th, 2020
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) administers the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program, intended to set standards and monitor the security of listed hazardous chemicals stored at certain locations. Each “high risk” facility covered by the CFATS program […]
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Ready to Reopen? Don’t Forget to Check Your Water Systems!
Posted: June 3rd, 2020
There are many articles out there about preparing stagnant buildings for reopening, and they contain valuable information. One topic that’s commonly discussed is the hazard with uncirculated or untreated water, particularly the potential for legionella growth. As you […]
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Georgia’s Air Permit Fees are Increasing
Posted: June 3rd, 2020
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GEPD) needs to increase permit fees to keep up with business growth in the state. A few things have happened to cause the need for this increase. In 2017, GEPD lost $2.2 million in fees […]
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Update on Regional Haze Rule Activity
Posted: June 2nd, 2020
Background The Regional Haze Rule (RHR) was promulgated in 1999 at 40 CFR Part 51, Subpart P. The U.S. EPA developed the RHR to meet the Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements for the protection of visibility in 156 scenic areas […]
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President Trump Signs COVID-19 Regulatory Executive Order
Posted: May 28th, 2020
On May 19, 2020 President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) titled “Executive Order on Regulatory Relief to Support Economic Recovery”. The EO directs Federal agencies to evaluate regulations, policies, and enforcement discretion approaches among other items that will assist […]
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4 The Record – Quarantine Series
Posted: May 26th, 2020
Welcome to ALL4’s 4 The Record – Quarantine Series (4TR-QS)! 4TR-QS is a publication of our RegTech Group and our intent is to provide timely and applicable insight for environmental professionals during a time when the “new normal” is anything […]
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National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Update
Posted: May 22nd, 2020
The Clean Air Act (CAA) the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) to establish National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for six common air pollutants (also known as “criteria air pollutants”). The six criteria pollutants are particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, […]
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