EPS has joined the Montrose Environmental Group. We are excited for the expanded capabilities and geographic reach resulting from this new relationship. Press Release:
Georgia EPD Implements New Air Permit Fees – March 1, 2019
Beginning on March 1, 2019, Georgia facilities will be required to pay an air permit application fee based on permit type: Minor Source Permit or Amendment: $250 Synthetic Minor Source Permit or Amendment: $1000 Major Source Permit not PSD or 112(g): $2000 Name / Ownership Change: $250 Permit-by-Rule: $250 Title V 502(b)(10) Permit Amendment: $2000 ...
Reminder: EPA’s Revisions to Tier II Rule Impacts March 1 Reports
EPA issued revisions to 40 CFR Part 370 that affect Tier I and Tier II reporting under Sections 311 and 312 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA). The changes are intended to align EPCRA with the revised OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) which adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification ...
Upcoming 2018 PERP Regulatory and Program Changes (California)
New Portable Equipment Registration Program Regulation Amendments (Effective November 30, 2018): The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has published a notification of the upcoming 2018 regulatory and program changes to the statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP) and the Portable Diesel Engine Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM). These changes will be effective on November 30, ...
TCEQ Year-End Reminders and Announcements (Texas)
New Source Review Update (November 1, 2018): TCEQ has released several new tools for use when preparing and submitting NSR applications, including NSR Application Workbook – an interactive guide through the NSR evaluation process. Three versions are available based on the number of emission units involved. Once completed, the workbook can be submitted electronically to ...
The USEPA Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule is Here
The Georgia EPD has adopted the USEPA Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule, which becomes effective in Georgia on September 28, 2017. The changes in the regulations affect all hazardous waste generators. The hazardous waste generator requirements have been reorganized and consolidated into 40 CFR 262 to make them more user-friendly.
EPS exhibiting at the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA) Annual Summit
EPS is exhibiting at the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA) Annual Summit on Wednesday, October 10th at the Cobb Galleria. Please stop by our booth (8)!
Permitting Flexibility & Cost Saving Opportunities for Atlanta Metro Facilities
On June 21, 2018, the changes to Georgia’s permitting requirements for the Atlanta metro area became effective. Facilities have opportunities to improve permit flexibility or possibly simplify permitting (and save costs) by downgrading permit status. Some Title V facilities may become Synthetic Minors, while Synthetic Minors may become True Minors. These downgrades could save facilities ...
EPS Adds New California Office Location

EPS recently opened a new office in Carlsbad, California. We look forward to working with clients from our new California office. For more information: envplanning.com/locations/eps-california/
EPA Issues Common Control Revised Interpretation Analysis
On April 30, 2018, EPA issued a letter to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) responding to a request to review a document submitted on behalf of Meadowbrook Energy LLC (Meadowbrook) concerning whether emissions from a biogas processing facility under development by Meadowbrook should be aggregated with the co-located landfill owned by Keystone Sanitary Landfill, ...