In this article, we review EPA’s NSPS OOOOb for centrifugal and reciprocating compressors used at onshore natural gas processing plants, compressor stations, and centralized production facilities.

EPA estimates these final rules will apply to nearly 9,500 gasoline distribution facilities. The changes will affect storage tanks, loading operation controls, equipment leak detection, performance testing, and compliance reporting requirements.

The EPA has published the Final HON Rule. Learn more about the fenceline monitoring requirements and what affected facilities can do to prepare.

The new rule expands the requirement for FRPs to include facilities handling certain hazardous substances exceeding established reporting thresholds. These facilities must now plan for potential worst-case discharges of listed substances.

In April 2024, the EPA updated its Interim PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidance, a key step in the ongoing efforts to manage PFAS. Read more about the updates here.

Learn how to accelerate Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) projects despite increased permitting challenges.

On April 10, 2024, the BLM issued the final Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation Rule, bringing significant changes to venting and flaring regulations on federal and Indian leases.

On April 19, 2024, the US EPA announced the final designation of two PFAS compounds, PFOA and PFOS, as hazardous substances under CERCLA, also known as Superfund. We cover the rule and its anticipated impacts.

Learn more about EPAs new live data dashboard and data repository designed to enhance transparency throughout the Class VI permitting process.

The EPA has issued final Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The final rule aims to place further controls on PFAS as outlined EPA’s Action Plan and Roadmap, which together aim to better prevent and manage human health and environmental impacts.