Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Air Quality Regulatory Update

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Kristian Macoskey, QEP

2011 was a busy year for those attempting to stay abreast of air quality issues affecting the oil and gas industry in Pennsylvania.  In recent presentations to the PA Chamber of Business and Industry and the Marcellus Shale Coalition, Joyce Epps, PADEP’s Director of Air Quality, discussed PADEP’s intent to require natural gas facility owner/operators [...]

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Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems Greenhouse Gas Reporting Requirements

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Kristian Macoskey, QEP

U.S. EPA continues to roll out new subparts and revisions to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Rule (40 CFR 98).  This time we take a look at Subpart W – Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems which was published in the November 30, 2010 Federal Register.  GHG emissions from this industry are generated by combustion (e.g., [...]

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November 2010 Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan Deadline

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Kristian Macoskey, QEP

You may be a bit confused about another deadline for Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans considering the long history of this evolving regulation.  EPA’s complete regulatory history can be found in their SPCC history, but here’s a chronology of the highlights: 1973:  Original SPCC Rule published in Federal Register (12/11) 1991, 1993, & [...]

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Greenhouse Gas Reporting Requirements for Stationary Fuel Combustion Sources

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Kristian Macoskey, QEP

As discussed in an earlier posting, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting will be required for 24 source categories (in some cases dependent on emission levels) and facilities with stationary fuel combustion sources that meet specific criteria.  Subpart C deals with the specific reporting, recordkeeping and verification requirements for GHG emissions from fuel combustion. Starting in 2010, [...]

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Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting – General Provisions

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Kristian Macoskey, QEP

If you are following the new 40 CFR 98 Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule (GHG Rule) you will know that facilities were to have started collecting reporting data on January 1, 2010.  You may be studying the requirements specific to your facility or industry group, but be sure to also take a careful look at Subpart A – [...]

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