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Louisiana Adopts EPA Revision to Condensable PM Requirements in its Definition of “Regulated NSR Pollutants”

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The revision to the federal and state rule “removes a general requirement in the definition of ‘regulated NSR pollutant’ to include condensable PM when measuring one of the emissions-related indicators for particulate matter (PM) known as ‘particulate matter emissions’ in the context of the PSD and NSR regulations.” 51.166(b)(49). LAC 33:III.509.B.

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EPA Proposes Modifications to Oil & Gas Air Pollution Standards

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Moreno: On August 23, 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule that significantly expands the applicable air emissions standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector. The public comments period for the proposal ends on October 24, 2011. By Carlos J. See 76 Fed. 52738 (Aug.

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EPA to Improve Oil and Gas Sector Air Emissions Data in Response to Inspector General’s Report

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The Report indicates that the Inspector General is particularly concerned about emissions factors for the following oil and gas production processes and sources: internal combustion engines, process heaters, flares and enclosed combustors, dehydrators, tanks (condensate, storage, oil, etc.),

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