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Beginning July 1, 2018, the Air Permits Division (“APD”) of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”) will require all applicants to submit requests for change in ownership for all New Source Review (“NSR”) authorizations (including registrations under permits by rule or Standard Permits) via ePermits. Contact eSPARC here if your facility needs assistance with developing and submitting applications via … Continue reading "TCEQ to require all Applicants to submit requests for Ownership Change via ePermits"
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Texas Railroad Commission Announces 2019 Oil and Gas Division Monitoring and Enforcement Plan
Posted onKey provisions of the Plan: Defines “Major Violations” more clearly for inspectors; Identifies means for RRC to widely communicate compliance and enforcement data; Increases number of annual inspections; and Establishes targets for the periodic inspection of all wells. On March 20th, 2018, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) disclosed its priorities to audit and enforce … Continue reading "Texas Railroad Commission Announces 2019 Oil and Gas Division Monitoring and Enforcement Plan"
Oil & Gas Facilities Subject to NSPS Subpart OOOOa Must be in Compliance by October 31, 2017!
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The oil and gas air emissions management rules in NSPS OOOOa originally required a demonstration of compliance by August 2, 2017, per 40 CFR §60.5410a. EPA attempted to stay the rule twice, but only the 90-day stay, which ran from June 2, 2017, to August 31, 2017, was successful. The stay moved the compliance deadline … Continue reading "Oil & Gas Facilities Subject to NSPS Subpart OOOOa Must be in Compliance by October 31, 2017!"
Kat Galloway, eSPARC’s Oil and Gas Leader, receives recognition from the TCEQ EnviroMentor Program
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eSPARC: Congratulations, Kat! Tell me about your involvement in the TCEQ EnviroMentor Program. Kat: The EnviroMentor Program assists small businesses and local governments with environmental regulations. The program connects these businesses with technical and legal experts in the environmental field who are willing to donate their time and lend a hand. eSPARC: How long have … Continue reading "Kat Galloway, eSPARC’s Oil and Gas Leader, receives recognition from the TCEQ EnviroMentor Program"
EPA ORDERED BY COURT TO MOVE AHEAD WITH OIL AND GAS METHANE RULES (40 CFR 60, SUBPART OOOOa)
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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
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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
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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"
