EPA has proposed a rule In the August 9th edition of the Federal Register to revise certain New Source Review (NSR) applicability regulations to clarify the requirements that apply to major sources proposing to undertake a physical or operational change (i.e., a project) under its preconstruction permitting program. Under the NSR program, an existing...
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EPA Proposes Rule on Project Emissions Accounting for PSD and Nonattainment New Source Review Projects
Water Regulations Half-Day Seminar in Eau Claire
FET is hosting Water Regulation – 2019: Emerging Issues and Regulatory Update half-day seminar on Thursday, September 26th in Eau Claire, WI. This program is designed to provide attendees a water-related regulatory update and overview of current water issues impacting Western WI and to provide assistance to persons with questions regarding potential water-related permitting...
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NR 140 Groundwater Quality Standards Update
By Jeff Ramey, Senior Project Manager, TRC Companies On June 21, 2019, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) provided recommendations for groundwater enforcement standards (ES) (https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/water/gws.htm) and preventive action limits (PAL) as requested by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for 27 groundwater contaminants (referred to as Cycle 10). This is the...
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DNR Streamlines Air Rules for Litho Printers, Launches Online Industry Portal
The DNR announced streamlined regulations for lithographic printers and a new online webpage to help the printing industry better navigate air pollution controls in Wisconsin. The rule revisions, effective July 1, clarify and simplify the Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) rules for lithographic printing. The RACT rules are required by the Clean Air Act...
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Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act Rule Summary
EPA is proposing a rule to implement the clear language of the Clean Air Act that allows a “major source” of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) to reclassify as an “area source” after acting to limit emissions. This proposal would relieve reclassified facilities from regulatory requirements intended for much larger emitters. It would also encourage other sources to evaluate their...
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