Air Quality Newsletter

Ohio EPA’s Draft Startup, Shutdown or Malfunction and Scheduled Maintenance Rules

Ohio EPA is soliciting comments on the draft Startup, Shutdown or Malfunction and Scheduled Maintenance (SSM & SM) Rules contained in Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Rules 3745-14-11, 3745-15-01, 3745-15-06, and 3745-17-07.

Beneficial Use Rules to Become Effective March 2017

On March 31, 2017, the long-awaited beneficial use rules will become effective for Ohio. 

US EPA’s Startup, Shutdown and Malfunction Rule SIP Call

Just a reminder, as part of Ohio EPA’s early stakeholders outreach, Ohio EPA is soliciting comments on the Startup, Shutdown and Malfunction and Scheduled Maintenance (SSM & SM) State Implementation Plan (SIP) call until July 28, 2016.

U.S. EPA Adopts New Ozone NAAQS

On October 1, 2015, US EPA announced that it will lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone from 75 parts per billion (ppb) to 70 ppb.

GT Celebrates 20th Anniversary

It was twenty years ago this past weekend that Michael Greenberg and Chuck Taylor started GT Environmental, Inc. (GT).

New Model General Permits for Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products Coating Lines

On September 30, 2015, Ohio EPA issued four new model general permits for miscellaneous metal parts and products coating lines (GP 3.10, 3.11, 3.12 and 3.13) which replace the original seven general permits (GP 3.1 through 3.7).

Ohio EPA Regulatory Information Update

In May and June 2015, Ohio EPA has a number of rule comment periods and early stakeholder outreach sessions scheduled. As a service to our readers and clients here are descriptions of some of Ohio EPA regulatory activities.

Air - December 20, 2013

On October 10, 2013 Ohio EPA solicited comments on an update to Engineering Guide No. 69. Engineering Guide No. 69 provides guidance on conducting air dispersion modeling.

Air - May 21, 2013

Best Available Technology (BAT) - Recent Developments in Ohio

On Thursday, May 2, 2013, Ohio EPA released proposed revisions to its “Best Available Technology (BAT) Policy for sources installed or modified on or after August 3, 2009" (December 10, 2009).