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By: Thomas Newhouse, Environmental Associate & Lucian Hill, Director, Environmental Services On January 15, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) for Stationary Combustion Turbines and Stationary Gas Turbines, under 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKKa (KKKKa). The rule became effective upon publication in the Federal Register and … Continue reading "Regulatory Update: EPA NSPS 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKKa"
EPA Finalizes Greenhouse Gas Rules for Power Plants
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By Derek Furstenwerth, SVP, Environmental Services On May 9, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published its final greenhouse gas (“GHG”) regulation for power plants (“Power Plant GHG Rule”) in the Federal Register. This rule became effective on July 8, 2024. The final Power Plant GHG Rule was released as part of a suite of final rules applying to power plants. The other rules address … Continue reading "EPA Finalizes Greenhouse Gas Rules for Power Plants "
Compliance Update: ECMPS 2.0 Re-engineering Effort
Posted on Categories eSPARC NewsThe Emissions Collection and Monitoring Plan System (ECMPS) is a desktop application used by the Clean Air Markets Division of the EPA to collect air emissions and related data to comply with the Acid Rain Program, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). The ECMP system has been in … Continue reading "Compliance Update: ECMPS 2.0 Re-engineering Effort"
Proposed New Rule: MACT YYYY
Posted on Categories eSPARC NewsThe National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Rule, effective from March 5, 2004, was introduced by the EPA to regulate pollutants emitted by stationary combustion turbines, specifically targeting Hazardous Air Pollutants like formaldehyde. This rule, found under 40 CFR 63 Subpart YYYY, set emission limits for eight turbine categories. Notably, it set a formaldehyde … Continue reading "Proposed New Rule: MACT YYYY"