by Beth | Mar 20, 2018 | Regulation Updates
On March 13, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released a guidance memorandum announcing a new policy to address NSR applicability – facilities may now take into account emissions decreases in calculating whether a proposed project will...
by Beth | Mar 6, 2018 | Regulation Updates
During a visit to New Hampshire on February 13, 2018, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt provided Governor Chris Sununu (R-NH) a letter announcing EPA’s efforts to work towards a carbon-neutral policy for biomass and clarify...
by Beth | Feb 19, 2018 | Regulation Updates
Brian Prisock has been hired as the Air Operating Permit Manager (replacing Brenda Smits who left in September 2017 for a new position at DOH). He has been working in the Air Quality Program for a little over 3 years, most recently as an Emissions Inventory and...
by Beth | Dec 12, 2017 | Regulation Updates
Effective Immediately: The ban on outdoor burning and the use of uncertified wood stoves, inserts and fireplaces has been lifted. Spokane Clean Air issued the restrictions last Friday, coinciding with an air stagnation issued by the National Weather Service. Althought...
by Beth | Dec 8, 2017 | Regulation Updates
A ban on outdoor burning in Spokane County and the use of uncertified wood stoves, inserts and fireplaces in the Spokane County Smoke Control Zone begins at 4 p.m. today (Dec. 8). The ban will last at least through the weekend and until further notice. Spokane...
by Beth | Nov 22, 2017 | Regulation Updates
Establishments with 250 or more employees in industries covered by the recordkeeping regulation must submit information from their 2016 Form 300A to OSHA by December 15, 2017. These same employers will be required to submit information from all 2017 forms (300A, 300,...
