Close
The oil and gas industry has been waiting since July 3, 2017, for final word from the courts on whether the EPA’s most recent oil and gas methane control rules, found at 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOOOa, will go into effect as planned or be stayed for reconsideration by the EPA. On July 31, 2017, the U.S. … Continue reading "EPA ORDERED BY COURT TO MOVE AHEAD WITH OIL AND GAS METHANE RULES (40 CFR 60, SUBPART OOOOa)"
EPA Proposes to Stay Oil and Gas Standards for Two Years
Posted onOn June 12, 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a notice proposing to stay for two years certain requirements that are contained within the New Source Performance Standards for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities “NSPS” OOOOa published on June 3, 2016 (2016 Rule). The proposed stay, which follows the three-month stay published on … Continue reading "EPA Proposes to Stay Oil and Gas Standards for Two Years"
Mona Johnson presents on emerging technologies at CTOTF Spring Conference
Posted on
On April 25, eSPARC President, Mona Johnson gave a presentation for a round table discussion at the Combustion Turbine Operations Technical Forum (CTOTF) 2017 Spring Conference and Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. CTOTF is a four-day conference comprised of a trade show, formal presentations and open forum discussions pertaining to issues related to the operation, … Continue reading "Mona Johnson presents on emerging technologies at CTOTF Spring Conference"
President Trump Signs Executive Order Concerning “Waters of the United States” Rule
Posted on
Yesterday, President Trump signed an executive order concerning the controversial Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule finalized in June of 2015. The order requires the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to publish a new rule that either rescinds or revises the 2015 WOTUS rule. The order also suggests that the agencies follow … Continue reading "President Trump Signs Executive Order Concerning “Waters of the United States” Rule"
Responding to EPA’s Oil and Gas Information Collection Request
Posted onCheck your mailbox: The US EPA is seeking information about the oil & gas industry that will enable the development of new standards under the Clean Air Act. EPA has issued the Information Collection Request (ICR). Response to the ICR is mandatory; response time depends on the whether a Part 1 “Operator Survey” (60‐day response) … Continue reading "Responding to EPA’s Oil and Gas Information Collection Request"
EPA issues 2nd draft ICR for Oil and Natural Gas Companies
Posted onOn September 23, 2016 EPA issued the second draft of an Information Collection Request (ICR) to require oil and natural gas companies to provide extensive information needed to develop regulations to reduce methane emissions from existing oil and gas sources. EPA clarified that the facility survey will not request detailed information on every well in … Continue reading "EPA issues 2nd draft ICR for Oil and Natural Gas Companies"
Clean Power Plan Developments
Posted on
The D.C. Circuit Court will hear arguments on the Clean Power Plan (CPP) en banc next Tuesday, Sept. 27 in Washington. The court has announced that only judge Garland, who is nominated to the Supreme Court, will recuse himself from the hearing. The participation of judge Cornelia Pillard, brings the D.C. Circuit Court’s en banc … Continue reading "Clean Power Plan Developments"
Revisions Proposed for Risk Management Programs
Posted on
In response to President Obama’s Executive Order 13650, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a proposed rule to amend the Risk Management Program (RMP) rule aimed at preventing workplace fatalities like the one that occurred in the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas in 2013. The RMP rule requires facilities that use, store, manufacture, … Continue reading "Revisions Proposed for Risk Management Programs"
Emergency Engines at Power Plants Lose Operating Exemptions
Posted onReciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE) previously considered “emergency engines” under the EPA NSPS and NESHAP rules (RICE Rules) may now lose their exempt status according to a new Internal Guidance Memorandum issued by the EPA on April 15, 2016. The memorandum, “Guidance on Vacatur of RICE NESHAP and NSPS Provisions for Emergency Engines”, concedes that … Continue reading "Emergency Engines at Power Plants Lose Operating Exemptions"
IHS Energy CERA Week in Houston, Texas
Posted oneSPARC attended The IHS Energy CERAWeek in Houston,Texas during the week of February 22nd. The conference focused on the future of the global energy sector. The theme of the conference was: Energy Transition: Strategies for a New World. Several stakeholders, policymakers, and experts in the oil, natural gas, power, coal, nuclear, and renewables industry provided insight … Continue reading "IHS Energy CERA Week in Houston, Texas"
