The EPA is removing the “emergency” affirmative defense provisions from the EPA’s title V operating permit program regulations. These provisions established an affirmative defense that sources could have asserted in enforcement cases brought for noncompliance with technology-based emission limitations in operating permits, provided that the exceedances occurred due to qualifying emergency circumstances. In general, any […]
This document is intended to summarize the information published by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the “Good Neighbor” Plan addressing 23 states’ obligations to eliminate significant contribution to nonattainment or interference with the 2015 Ozone NAAQS under the “good neighbor” or “interstate transport” provision of the Clean Air Act (CAA). It should be noted […]
Fenceline monitoring requirements (FLM) for HON sources are expected as part of the proposed rule package the U.S. EPA Administrator will sign later this month. More facilities will soon find, as petroleum refineries and chemical plants with recent consent decrees have, that identifying unknown or underestimated emission sources causing elevated concentrations can be very difficult. […]
On June 1, 2022, the EPA proposed to amend the 1994 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Gasoline Distribution Terminals major source category (Subpart R) and the area source category (Subpart BBBBBB). This action also includes proposed amendments to the 1988 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Bulk Gasoline Terminals (Subpart XXa). […]
As we progress through the dog days of summer, we are also moving into the more active phase of hurricane season. Here are some tips to help your business/facility be better prepared. Ideally, hurricane preparation is best done outside/before hurricane season (June 1 through November 30), and certainly before a storm threat impacts your area. […]
Watching a community struggle through natural disasters can be overwhelming but the joint efforts through recovery are always so uplifting. There are a lot of moving pieces after a hurricane impacts your facility, your neighborhood and your people. We’ve put together a list of recovery recommendations to consider. When safe, conduct flyover of plant Initial […]
TRICORD’s Marilyn Stegemann and her daughter, Emma, donate their time and talents to Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) as puppy-raisers and puppy-sitters! For two years, they puppy-raised a wonderful lab named, Rondo. As puppy-raisers, Marilyn and Emma taught Rondo good manners and provided socialization experiences – essentially, he went everywhere with them. Other responsibilities […]
The estimation of air emissions from wastewater collection and treatment processes is an important and integral piece of the overall air quality permitting and regulatory compliance framework for many industrial facilities, especially those within the petroleum refining and chemical manufacturing sectors. Historically, wastewater air emissions (WWAE) estimates were primarily used in state and federal New […]
We started TRICORD Consulting with the vision of serving our employees, clients, and community based on 4 core values near and dear to our hearts, one of which is the spirit of servant leadership. On our birthday, we want to thank all of our colleagues and clients who have allowed us the opportunity to serve […]
June 15th is Worldwide Day of Giving, a holiday celebrated by giving to others. TRICORD is committed to donating at least 10% of our profits to organizations and programs that put others first, and we love to get involved. When we lead through service, we focus on the growth and well-being of people and the […]