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Unannounced Compliance Inspections! Are You Ready?
Posted in Insights on July 13, 2016
Recently, state agencies have taken an initiative to increase the number of unannounced compliance inspections. These inspections are conducted in an effort to increase compliance from regulated entities. Unannounced inspections are on-site inspections conducted without prior notice to the regulated entity. During this time agency officials have the legal authority to enter the facility and inspect all…
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Air Quality Index Provides Valuable Measurements
Posted in Insights on June 23, 2016
Our Air Permitting Team is constantly working for you and on the lookout for the most current news and relevant information to keep you informed. Did you know there is a helpful tool for measuring air quality in your area? The Air Quality Index (AQI) provides a measurement of air quality and corresponding levels of health concern. As described…
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Clarification of Air Permitting Rules from the EPA
Posted in Insights on June 14, 2016
Our Air Permitting Team is always looking out for your best interests by keeping up with the latest information from regulatory agencies. We want to be sure we share all of that valuable information with you. Please check this website often and FOLLOW us on LinkedIn and Twitter for up-to-date updates that’ll help you keep up with the…
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You’ve Just Received an Enforcement Action. Now What?
Posted in Insights on April 14, 2016
You’ve just received a notice from the state regulatory agency. An enforcement action has been issued against your facility. What does this mean? What do you do now? Dealing with enforcement actions can be time consuming and costly. In most cases when an enforcement action has been issued, a violation was discovered either during…
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Important Air Permitting Deadline in Texas
Posted in Insights on March 16, 2016
The annual Point Source Emissions Inventory reporting deadline for Texas using the State of Texas Environmental Electronic Reporting System (STEERS) is April 30. 2016. All inventories must be postmarked on or before April 30th. If you need assistance, our team of environmental specialists are here to help. Contact Shontà Moore 713.840.9995, ext. 1435 shonta@fenstermaker.com…
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Important Air Permitting Deadline in Louisiana
Posted in Insights on March 10, 2016
The annual Air Permitting deadline for Louisiana using the ERIC reporting system is April 30. 2016. All inventories must be postmarked on or before April 30th. There will be no extension because the due date falls on a weekend. If you need assistance, our team of environmental specialists are here to help. Contact Rusty Jack 337.237.2200, ext. 1104…
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Federal (Title V) Operating Permits Program
Posted in Insights on February 16, 2016
Environmental expert Shontà Moore provides answers to your questions about Federal (Title V) Operating Permits Program. What is Title V? The Federal (Title V) Operating Permits Program, or Title V Program is a federal program designed to standardized air quality permits and the permitting process for major sources of emissions across the country. The…
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Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting for Oil and Gas Facilities
Posted in Insights & News on February 8, 2016
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must be reported in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation 40 CFR 98. In particular, Subpart W of Part 98 specifies GHG reporting rules for owners or operators of facilities that contain petroleum and natural gas systems. Petroleum and natural gas facilities (as defined below) that emit 25,000 metric…
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