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Recently, Donald Trump issued four executive orders extending Clean Air Act – NESHAP compliance deadlines for a number of specific facilities that provide medical equipment sterilization, burn coal to make electricity, manufacture certain synthetic chemicals, or mine taconite. The big headline is the EPA announcing plans to rescind the ‘endangerment finding’ that allows climate regulation. However, at the same time coal combustion residuals rules are being changed. This Regulatory Alert contains language from the four executive orders, which includes a list of the specific facilities that have been granted extensions to comply. In each order, the President finds that the technology required is not available and that it is in the interest of national security to provide the extensions.
Normally there is a notice-and-comment rulemaking under the Administrative Procedures Act to extend deadlines. If the courts allow the President to continue invoking national security we may see more such executive orders modifying regulations. Follow SCS Engineers on social media to read our SCS Technical Bulletins, which summarize regulatory proposals and changes for public and private entities.
As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, proactive planning is critical to preserving flexibility, value, and mitigating risk. We encourage businesses to consult with environmental engineers and consultants and their legal counsel to navigate these changes for continued sustainable success.
NESHAP – EtO Rule
On April 5, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency published a final rule, pursuant to section 112 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7412, titled National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities Residual Risk and Technology Review, 89 FR 24090 (EtO Rule). The EtO Rule imposes new emissions-control requirements on commercial sterilization facilities.
Certain stationary sources subject to the EtO Rule, as identified in Annex I of this proclamation, are exempt from compliance with the EtO Rule for a period of 2 years beyond the EtO Rule’s relevant compliance dates (Exemption). This Exemption applies to all compliance deadlines established under the EtO Rule applicable to the stationary sources listed in Annex I, with each such deadline extended by 2 years from the date originally required for such deadline. The effect of this Exemption is that, during each such 2-year period, these stationary sources will remain subject to the emissions and compliance obligations in effect prior to the issuance of the EtO Rule. In support of this Exemption, I (Trump) hereby make the following determinations:
The technology to implement the EtO Rule is not available. Such technology does not exist in a commercially viable form sufficient to allow implementation of and compliance with the EtO Rule by the compliance dates set forth in the EtO Rule. It is in the national security interests of the United States to issue this Exemption for the reasons stated in paragraphs 1 and 3 of this proclamation. Link
ANNEX I
International Sterilization Laboratory
Affected Facility/Source: Groveland Facility, Florida
Becton Dickinson and Company
Affected Facility/Source:
KPR US, LLC d/b/a Kendall Patient Recovery
Affected Facility/Source: Augusta Facility, Georgia
MedXL, LLC
Affected Facility/Source: Ardmore Facility, Oklahoma
Aligned Medical Solutions
Affected Facility/Source:
Professional Contract Sterilization, Inc.
Affected Facility/Source: Taunton Facility, Massachusetts
Sterigenics U.S., LLC
Affected Facility/Source:
Cosmed Group, Inc.
Affected Facility/Source:
Arthrex
Affected Facility/Source: Ave Maria Facilities (2), Florida
Cook Incorporated
Affected Facility/Source: Ellettsville North Facility, Indiana
ALCON Research Ltd.
Affected Facility/Source: ALCON Advance Optic Device Center, North Facility, West Virginia
Affected Facility/Source: Allentown Manufacturing Facility, Pennsylvania
DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
Affected Facility/Source:
Sterilization Services of Georgia, Inc.
Affected Facility/Source: Atlanta Facility, Georgia
Sterilization Services of Virginia, Inc.
Affected Facility/Source: Richmond Facility, Virginia
Trinity Sterile, Inc.
Affected Facility/Source: Trinity Sterile, Inc., Maryland
LivaNova USA, Inc.
Affected Facility/Source: LivaNova Arvada Facility, Colorado
Covidien LP
Affected Facility/Source: Covidien North Haven Facility, Connecticut
Medtronic Xomed LLC
Affected Facility/Source: Jacksonville Facility, Florida
Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Company, Inc.
Affected Facility/Source:
Advanced Product Solutions
Affected Facility/Source: Columbia Facility, Alabama
Affected Facility/Source: Salinas, Puerto Rico
Steri-Tech, Inc.
NESHAP – MATS Rule
On May 7, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency published a final rule, pursuant to section 112 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7412, titled National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review, 89 FR 38508 (Rule), which amended the preexisting Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) rule to make it more stringent. The Rule’s effective date was July 8, 2024. Id. Its compliance date is July 8, 2027, 3 years after its effective date. See 89 FR 38519.
Certain stationary sources subject to the Rule, as identified in Annex I of this proclamation, are exempt from compliance with the Rule for a period of 2 years beyond the Rule’s compliance date — i.e., for the period beginning July 8, 2027, and concluding July 8, 2029 (Exemption). The effect of this Exemption is that, during this 2-year period, these stationary sources are subject to the compliance obligations that they are currently subject to under the MATS as the MATS existed prior to the Rule. In support of this Exemption, I (Trump) hereby make the following determinations:
a. The technology to implement the Rule is not available. Such technology does not exist in a commercially viable form sufficient to allow implementation of and compliance with the Rule by its compliance date of July 8, 2027.
b. It is in the national security interests of the United States to issue this Exemption for the reasons stated in paragraphs 1 and 3 of this proclamation. Link
ANNEX I
Affected Facility/Source: Cardinal Unit 1, Unit 2, and Unit 3, Ohio
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association
Affected Facility/Source: Craig Generating Station Unit 2 and Unit 3, Colorado
City Water, Light and Power
Affected Facility/Source: Dallman Unit 4, Illinois
Cardinal Operating Company
NESHAP – HON Rule
On May 16, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency published a final rule titled New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry, 89 FR 42932 (HON Rule). The HON Rule imposes new emissions-control requirements on certain chemical manufacturing facilities, some of which were promulgated pursuant to section 112 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7412.
Certain stationary sources subject to the HON Rule, as identified in Annex I of this proclamation, are exempt from compliance with those aspects of the HON Rule that were promulgated under section 112 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7412 for a period of 2 years beyond the HON Rule’s relevant compliance dates (Exemption). This Exemption applies to all compliance deadlines established under the HON Rule applicable to the stationary sources listed in Annex I, with each such deadline extended by 2 years from the date originally required for such deadline. The effect of this Exemption is that, during each such 2-year period, these stationary sources will be subject to the emissions and compliance obligations that they are currently subject to under the applicable standard as that standard existed prior to the HON Rule. In support of this Exemption, I (Trump) hereby make the following determinations:
a. The technology to implement the HON Rule is not available. Such technology does not exist in a commercially viable form sufficient to allow implementation of and compliance with the HON Rule by the compliance dates in the HON Rule.
b. It is in the national security interests of the United States to issue this Exemption for the reasons stated in paragraphs 1 and 3 of this proclamation. Link
ANNEX I
NESHAP – Taconite Rule
On March 6, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency published a final rule, pursuant to section 112 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7412, titled National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Taconite Iron Ore Processing, 89 FR 16408 (Taconite Rule). The Taconite Rule imposes new emissions-control requirements on taconite iron ore processing facilities.
Certain stationary sources subject to the Taconite Rule, as identified in Annex I of this proclamation, are exempt from compliance with the Taconite Rule for a period of 2 years beyond the Taconite Rule’s relevant compliance dates (Exemption).The technology to implement the Taconite Rule is not currently available, and it is necessary to issue this Exemption now because long design, permitting, and construction lead times mean that regulated entities will not be able to meet the relevant compliance deadlines absent compliance relief. This Exemption applies to all compliance deadlines established under the Taconite Rule, with each such deadline extended by 2 years from the date originally required for such deadline. The effect of this Exemption is that, during each such 2-year period, these stationary sources are subject to the emissions and compliance obligations that they are currently subject to under the applicable standard as that standard existed prior to the Taconite Rule. In support of this Exemption, I (Trump) hereby make the following determinations:
a. The technology to implement the Taconite Rule is not available. Such technology does not exist in a commercially viable form sufficient to allow implementation of and compliance with the Taconite Rule by the compliance dates in the Taconite Rule.
b. It is in the national security interests of the United States to issue this Exemption for the reasons stated in paragraphs 1 and 3 of this proclamation. Link
ANNEX I
Remote Monitoring and Control Return on Investment Based on Case Studies in the U.S.
Environmental and industrial operators face mounting pressures from complex issues like tightening regulations, rising compliance costs, persistent labor shortages, and aging infrastructure. In this environment, traditional monitoring and maintenance methods, such as manual readings, paper logs, and in-person inspections, often fail to meet the demands of modern operations.
Facilities increasingly adopt Remote Monitoring and Control (RMC) systems to bridge the gap. RMC systems, originally developed to support gas and liquid management in the waste sector, now play a critical role in automating environmental compliance, optimizing equipment performance, and delivering real-time data insights across various facility types. These technologies deliver continuous data, enable remote access, and support faster, more informed decision-making. From pump stations and blowers to temperature and emissions monitoring, the shift to RMC offers not just better oversight but substantial cost savings.
Here, we highlight three real-world case studies where RMC deployments led to measurable financial return on investment and operational gains.
Cutting Air Monitoring Costs at an Industrial Facility
Air monitoring is critical to environmental compliance for landfills, renewable natural gas (RNG) operations, and solid waste facilities. These sites can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) through various processes, including waste decomposition, gas destruction, and material handling. Regulatory agencies require continuous or periodic monitoring to assess pollutant levels, ensure public health protection, and enforce site-specific permit conditions. Failure to comply can result in substantial fines, heightened regulatory scrutiny, and reputational harm.
Regulators required continuous air quality monitoring for a volatile organic compound and a hazardous air pollutant at one industrial site. Manual sampling, performed daily, was costing the facility roughly $1,000 per day. Compliance was non-negotiable, but the cost was becoming unsustainable.
SCS Engineers installed a $90,000 RMC air monitoring system with seven wireless air sensors and a meteorological station. The system automates alarms, regulatory reporting, and historical data logging, all now accessible in real-time.
Within three months, the system paid for itself and saves the client an estimated ~$365,000 annually. Beyond that, it provides peace of mind. Since the system was implemented, the site has avoided regulatory fines, thanks partly to the transparent, consistent data reporting regulators now receive automatically.
Preventing Leachate Tank Overflows and Overbilling
Leachate is the liquid that drains from or through a landfill and contains a complex mix of organic and inorganic compounds, including heavy metals, ammonia, and pathogens. If not properly managed, leachate can contaminate groundwater, damage infrastructure, and trigger costly environmental violations. Closed, unstaffed landfills continue to generate leachate that must be regularly monitored, stored, and hauled away for treatment. Regulatory requirements typically mandate accurate volume tracking, overflow prevention, and timely reporting to demonstrate compliance and mitigate risk.
One SCS client operated a closed landfill with an above-ground leachate tank. With no staff on-site, they faced two persistent problems: haulers had no visibility into daily volumes, leading to inefficiencies and billing confusion, and during winter, the risk of frozen pipes or tank overflow posed serious compliance and environmental hazards.
For $30,000, SCS implemented an RMC system that provided haulers with mobile access to real-time tank levels and flow data, saving the client an estimated $10,000+ annually. Adding new alarms to flag leaks, freezing temperatures, and meter fouling, problems that had previously gone undetected until damage occurred, led to an increase in the efficiency of hauler dispatching, the elimination of billing disputes, and the prevention of at least one major overflow event by the early warning system. “Without a doubt, the system paid for itself through reduced O&M costs and prevented environmental issues,” said one SCS project manager, who quoted an ROI of roughly 1.5 to 3 years, depending on site-specific variables for a system like this.
Automating Flare Restarts at a Closed Landfill
Gas collection and control systems are essential at landfills to manage the decomposition of organic waste, which generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Flares are a critical component of these systems, used to combust excess landfill gas and maintain regulatory compliance with air quality and greenhouse gas standards. Reliable flare operation is not only required by permits but also essential to prevent the accumulation of subsurface pressure and potential emissions. Frequent flare-outages can result in safety concerns, odor complaints, noncompliance penalties, and costly emergency callouts. At unstaffed or remote landfills, delays in flare restarts can be especially expensive and disruptive.
At a separate closed landfill, the client spent as much as $35,000 monthly on callouts to manually restart a flare system that frequently shut down due to power fluctuations. Each visit required a time-consuming and costly process in which an employee was required to drive to the site, reset the system, and monitor the restart.
SCS installed an RMC solution costing approximately $85,000, enabling remote flare monitoring, alarm, and restart. With the new system in place, staff could respond immediately from any connected device, eliminating the need for site visits.
The anticipated monthly savings? Roughly $30,000. The investment was a clear financial win with a projected payback period of less than three months.
Efficiency That Pays for Itself
As environmental compliance becomes tighter, labor markets shift, and equipment costs rise, operational efficiency is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. Whether you’re operating a landfill, a manufacturing facility, or an industrial site, the pressures are the same: reduce costs, maintain compliance, protect your workforce, preserve your infrastructure, and get a return on your investment.
RMC systems address all these pressures simultaneously. From automated gas monitoring at a landfill to VOC and HAP air monitoring at a facility to liquid hauling validation at an industrial facility, RMC systems are helping operators transform data into action and costs into savings.
In industries where budgets are scrutinized and return on investment must be proven, RMC makes a compelling case. It’s a solution that pays for itself, sometimes within months, while laying the foundation for long-term performance and resilience. The opportunity to modernize and save is right at your fingertips.
Facility Technology Resources:
Power Plants: 40 CFR Part 60, [EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0124; FRL-12674-01-OAR], RIN 2060-AW55
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes repealing all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants. The EPA proposes that the Clean Air Act (CAA) section 111 requires it to find that GHG emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants contribute significantly to dangerous air pollution as a predicate to regulating GHG emissions from those plants, which the current administration does not agree with.
The EPA is further proposing to make a finding that GHG emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants do not contribute significantly to dangerous air pollution.
The EPA is also proposing, as an alternative, to repeal a set of requirements that includes the emission guidelines for existing fossil fuel-fired steam generating units, the carbon capture and sequestration/storage (CCS)-based standards for coal-fired steam generating units undertaking a large modification, and the CCS-based standards for new base load stationary combustion turbines.
EPA is proposing to repeal certain amendments issued in 2024 to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units – a rule commonly known as the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for power plants, or simply MATS. This proposal would revert to 2012 standards for air toxic pollutants from coal- and oil-fired power plants.
This action proposes to relieve all facilities of the more stringent filterable particulate matter (PM) emission standard for coal-fired EGUs, the tighter mercury standard for lignite-fired EGUs, and the requirement to use PM Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).
Comment Period
Public and industry comments must be received on or before 45 days following publication in the Federal Register. This document is a prepublication version, signed by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on 06/11/2025. While the EPA has taken steps to ensure the accuracy of this version, it is not the official version.
The EPA will hold a virtual public hearing in the future. You may send comments identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0124, using these channels as follows:
All submissions received must include the Docket ID No. for this rulemaking. Comments received may be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
Please get in touch with SCS Engineers with questions pertaining to your power plant operations or facilities. Thank you. We will post regulatory updates in more detail as they unfold.
AW&MA’s most popular specialty conferences, the Air Quality Measurement Methods and Technology Conference, is April 23-25, 2025. This conference provides extensive coverage of all aspects of air measurement methodologies, including associated quality assurance protocols and how to use and interpret data. Sessions will also focus on the assessment of key substances of concern for humans and the environment, including criteria pollutants, greenhouse gases, and air toxics.
Jose Landeros and Sergio Valenzuela will be presenting “Empowering Imperial County AB617 North End Communities With Low-Cost Monitoring Sensors.”
The Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) has become a model for Assembly Bill 617, demonstrating how collaborative efforts in environmental justice can address complex air quality challenges, including pollution from agricultural, industrial, and cross-border sources. This conference is a unique opportunity to engage with local experts and explore solutions across scientific, legal, regulatory, policy, and communication domains, empowering professionals to address pressing environmental justice issues.
Eva Luu and Armando Hurtado will be presenting “Real-Time Monitoring of Odor Using Sulfur as a Surrogate,” during the Agricultural Emissions and Odor Measurements track.
Cannabis remains a contentious topic in the United States. While a majority of Americans support legalization, challenges such as nuisance odors have emerged, complicating the landscape. Geographical location plays a significant role in the success of cannabis cultivation, particularly in outdoor and greenhouse settings, where moderate temperatures benefit crop production. These same favorable weather conditions often align with increased population density, heightening the need for effective odor mitigation strategies. Although the distinctive “skunky” odor has traditionally been linked to terpenes, recent research suggests that other compounds play a critical role.
To address cannabis odors, various mitigation methods have been implemented, including misting systems, carbon filters, and advanced scrubber units using ozone and photocatalytic oxidation (PCO).
Each of these methods can be effective for odor controls in the appropriate settings and when applied to specific cultivation methods.
While these techniques can reduce onsite odors, offsite locations frequently continue to detect the characteristic smell. Odor samples can be collected onsite and analyzed in Odor Labs, but they do not provide real-time data for cultivators to make immediate adjustments to operations.
Through meticulous planning and iterative rounds of testing, we identified total reduced sulfurs (TRS) as a reliable surrogate for real-time measurements of cannabis odors in enclosed spaces. This approach allows operators to identify odor problems in situ and take necessary action in a timely manner. The findings underscore the importance of innovative measurement techniques in improving odor management practices and enhancing the sustainability of cannabis cultivation. This work aims to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of odor dynamics in cannabis production, ultimately assisting cultivators in effectively addressing community concerns while optimizing operational integrity.
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EPA updated its Compliance and Emissions Data Reporting Interface (CEDRI) for the electronic reporting of air emissions under the NESHAP related to MSW landfills. Three new reporting templates were added on October 15, 2024, each linked to its corresponding Excel spreadsheet template. These include the
The Semi-Annual report is the most significant because MSW landfills have 90 days to begin using the Excel template. Reports due January 13, 2025, or any time after that must include this electronic filing.
EPA’s color-coded template provides a bit of instruction.
The gray tab (Company Information) contains general information likely to be unchanged from report to report. After completing the gray tab, you may save the workbook as a site-specific template to use in subsequent reports to limit subsequent data entry.
Complete the green tabs (Certification, CMS Info, Description of Changes, Exceedances, and Number of Exceedances) as appropriate to complete the semi-annual report.
Complete the blue tabs (Deviation Detail, Deviation Summary, CMS Detail, and CMS Summary) if deviations or CMS out-of-control periods or downtime periods occur according to §63.10(e) and as defined in §63.1990.
The orange tabs (Well Expansion, Operational Statements, Site Specific Treatment, Enhanced Monitoring, Bypass CDT Not Operating, and Corrective Action Analysis) cover information required by the semi-annual report requirements of §63.1981(h); be sure to complete the requisite tabs.
Professionals at SCS Engineers will post more guidance but plan to continue preparing our clients’ semi-annual reports as we do now, and completing and submitting this spreadsheet. Please work with your air emissions specialist or project manager, or contact us for support.
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Join SCS for an unforgettable experience as we delve into the solid waste industry’s latest trends, technologies, and best practices. Network with industry experts, discover innovative solutions and gain valuable insights to enhance your professional growth.
We’re excited to have you here and look forward to a successful and inspiring conference. Join SCS’s Jeff Leadford, PE, for his session covering “Landfill Odor Analysis With Monitored Data.” Jeff puts his years of experience in the air quality field, focusing on air dispersion modeling, air permitting, and GIS, to work with advanced technologies to provide new analytical modeling and methods showing realistic proof that landfills are not always a major contributor to odors and emissions. Why? Because contrary to allegations and citizen complaints in case studies:
When the modeling and data show differently, landfill owners and operators can more efficiently put controls and solutions in place.
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This Air & Waste Management Association specialty conference is the perfect event to provide an important basis for future development and advancements in the air quality modeling field. It will also provide in-person opportunities for stakeholders and regulators to discuss the challenges and techniques to model ever-tightening air quality standards.
The technical program will include an opening plenary session devoted to invited presentations by EPA’s Office Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) Air Quality Modeling Group (AQMG). Multiple sessions will cover key modeling topics, and the popular Town Hall Meeting will include an interactive Q&A format with high-level regulators and stakeholders.
Determining actual fugitive landfill gas/methane emissions from the landfill surface is hard to quantify. Drone methane and surface emission monitoring conducted on the landfill surface can determine methane concentrations at receptor points around the landfill surface. These receptor concentrations can be used to run an air dispersion model in reverse to solve for the emission rate of the entire landfill surface. This method also allows you to determine a more accurate control efficiency of the gas collection and control system at the landfill based on landfill gas/methane flow to the combustion device. Want to know more?
Jeff Leadford, PE, of SCS Engineers, is presenting “Modeling Fugitive Methane Emissions With Drones” – a not to miss session! Jeff puts his years of experience in the air quality field, with a focus on air dispersion modeling, air permitting and GIS together with advanced drone technology and modeling techniques demonstrating the effectiveness of combining them, especially for landfill owners and operators.
Other session topics include:
A revision to AP-42 regarding Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Landfills was finalized on August 15, 2024. AP-42 is the Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors guidance developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to evaluate air pollution emissions from various sources. EPA drafted new emission factors for the MSW Landfill portion of AP-42 on January 12, 2024 and offered a 60-day public comment period that ended March 12, 2024.
Highlights of this final action include:
SCS Engineers helps landfill owners and operators navigate NSPS, NESHAP, and AP-42 emission-factor requirements through our Clean Air Act compliance services.
For additional information, please contact SCS Engineers, or visit the EPA Air Emissions Factors and Quantification website.
The commercial office sector in cities around the country is facing unprecedented challenges due to high vacancy rates that have been driven by factors including the work-from-home trend and the highest interest rates in almost 20 years. SCS Engineers worked with a panel of experts in the fields of economics, law, architecture, property development, and building sciences to explore the opportunities and challenges of the adaptive reuse of existing commercial buildings into new uses such as residential ones.
The resulting article provides valuable solutions and insight and can be found in Western Real Estate Business at this link: Western Real Estate Business April 2024 Page 20
SCS Engineers provides environmental consulting services for the real estate industry, including asbestos and lead-based paint surveys that are often needed before any building renovations or adaptive reuse. Once asbestos-containing materials or lead-based paint is identified at the building site, abatement activities to remove or mitigate the risks from these materials take place.
SCS monitors these abatement activities with air monitoring and inspections to make sure the removal is conducted according to regulations, and to protect workers and members of the surrounding community from exposure to these harmful chemicals; protecting and rehabilitating these spaces for re-occupancy.
About the Author: Cristobal Ramirez, CAC, is an environmental professional with over 20 years of experience in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As a bilingual speaker in Spanish and English, he provides environmental services for clients in the United States and Mexico. His experience includes completing over 2,000 environmental assessments and implementing remediation activities for contaminated properties. He is an expert in performing Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) according to U.S. EPA 40 CFR, Part 312, Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI); and Final Rule and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process E 1527-13. In addition to ESA services, he conducts subsurface investigations, health and safety plans, community health and safety plans, geophysical surveys, soil vapor surveys, health risk assessments, remediation conceptual cost estimates, property mitigation plans, and soil reuse plans.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy announced on June 21st that applications are open for $850 million in federal funding for projects that will help monitor, measure, quantify, and reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sectors. The funding aims to specifically help small oil and natural gas operators reduce methane emissions and transition to available methane emissions reduction technologies, while also supporting partnerships that improve emissions measurement and provide accurate, transparent data to impacted communities.
A competitive solicitation for this funding will enable a broad range of eligible U.S. entities to apply, including industry, academia, non-governmental organizations, Tribes, and state and local governments. This funding opportunity is expected to achieve measurable outcomes for skilled workforce training, community involvement, and environmental justice. Funding applicants are required to submit Community Benefits Plans to demonstrate meaningful engagement with and tangible benefits to the communities in which the proposed projects will be located. These plans must provide details on the applicant’s commitments to community and labor engagement, quality job creation, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, and benefits to disadvantaged communities.
The primary objectives of this funding opportunity announcement are to:
1. Help small operators significantly reduce methane emissions from oil and natural gas operations, using commercially available technology solutions for methane emissions monitoring, measurement, quantification, and mitigation.
2. Accelerate the repair of methane leaks from low-producing wells and the deployment of early-commercial technology solutions to reduce methane emissions from new and existing equipment such as natural gas compressors, gas-fueled engines, associated gas flares, liquids unloading operations, handling of produced water and other equipment leakage.
3. Improve communities’ access to empirical data and participation in monitoring through multiple installations of monitoring and measurement technologies while establishing collaborative relationships between equipment providers and communities.
4. Enhance the detection and measurement of methane emissions from oil and gas operations at regional scale, while ensuring nationwide data consistency through the creation of collaborative partnerships. These partnerships will span the country’s oil and gas-producing regions and draw in oil and natural gas owners and operators, universities, environmental justice organizations, community leaders, unions, technology developers, Tribes, state regulatory agencies, non-governmental research organizations, federally funded research and development centers, and DOE’s National Laboratories.
Additional Resources:
1. Read more details of this funding opportunity.
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