All of the recent Air Program Webinar Series videos can be found in the Air Program Webinar Series playlist. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4xVZBb-VQKmMEuE26tBOMvW2whwvTqzG Topics Include: Recordkeeping Enforcement Process What to Expect During an Inspection Source Testing How to Read Your Air Quality Operating Permit
Public comment period is open through November 22, 2024 The Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) – Air Quality Management Division (AQMD) is asking the public for written comment on asbestos regulations. Comments will be accepted until midnight on Nov. 22, 2024. All comments must includefirst and last name, mailing address, and contact information. Your comments can be submitted the following ways: The revisions are for “Prohibited Emissions” under District Board of Health (DBOH) Regulations Governing Air Quality Management, Chapter 040. AQMD …
Relating to the establishment of certain requirements for the Clean Trucks and Buses Incentive Program The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is proposing to adopt regulations into NAC 445B relating to the establishment of certain requirements for the Clean Trucks and Buses Incentive Program pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 445B.932. A workshop has been scheduled to solicit comments from persons interested in the amendments. The workshop will be held on September 23, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 …
The US EPA is hosting a series of four meetings on mid-format battery recycling and collection from September through November, 11AM to 1PM PST. Mid-format batteries are rechargeable batteries between 11 and 25 pounds and 300 to 2,000 watt-hour ratings. Examples of mid-format batteries include e-bikes, e-scooters, portable power stations, and outdoor power equipment. Register today here and check out the topics for the working sessions:
US EPA’s Safer Choice Program helps consumers identify products with safer chemical ingredients that have been evaluated by the EPA. Earlier this month, the EPA strengthened standards and updated criteria for the program, the first update to the program in almost 10 years. Read the updated Safer Choice Standards here. Some of the updates include:
On August 19, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amended the Clean Air Act rules for stationary engines. The amendments introduce electronic reporting requirements and correct minor errors in the regulations. These changes apply to the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE), as well as the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Stationary Compression Ignition (CI) and Stationary Spark Ignition (SI) Internal Combustion Engines. The amendments do not change existing emission standards. US …
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New Resource Now Available The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed and launched the All-Hazards Waste Management Planning Tool to assist emergency managers and planners for all communities (state, local, Tribal, and territorial), and large industrial and municipal facilities. The tool guides users through the process of creating or updating a comprehensive pre-incident plan for managing materials and wastes generated from manmade and natural disasters, and preparing for plan implementation post-incident. This tool is intended to encourage communities to begin planning for …
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released the fourth edition of AirToxScreen, a national screening assessment that estimates cancer and noncancer health risks from air toxics using 2020 data. This tool provides broad estimates of potential health risks and helps identify areas with potential air toxics issues for further assessment in areas around the Country. Key updates in this edition include: This update aims to improve understanding of local air toxics issues and guide further risk assessments. For more …
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently signed a proposal to remove “affirmative defense” provisions from 18 rules in the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) under the Clean Air Act. These provisions had previously protected sources from civil penalties for emission standard violations during malfunctions if specific actions were followed. The move follows a 2014 D.C. Circuit court decision (NRDC v. EPA) that vacated such provisions in one EPA regulation. This …
Read MoreUS EPA Signs Proposal to Remove “Affirmative Defense” from Several Standards
On June 5, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final memorandum that provides guidance to EPA Regions, states, and territories on when and how to consider potential adverse climate change impacts in the hazardous waste permitting process under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. This guidance includes recommendations for conducting climate change vulnerability screenings and assessments for treatment, storage, and disposal facilities to determine whether there are climate vulnerabilities that hazardous waste permits should address. Read the …
Read MoreFinal Memo Issued: Climate Resilience in Hazardous Waste Permitting