On August 13, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized significant changes to the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for the oil and natural gas (O&G) industry. Among the most notable revisions: methane is no longer regulated under 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOOa (NSPS OOOOa), and the transmission and storage (T&S) segment has…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued updated regulations for volatile organic liquid (VOL) storage vessels under the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) program. The new rule—codified at 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Kc (NSPS Kc)—applies to VOL storage vessels that are constructed, modified, or reconstructed after October 4, 2023. This Tora Brief highlights…
The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program, managed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), requires annual reporting from certain industrial facilities. Facilities with 10 or more employees that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals in quantities above established thresholds must submit…
Tora evaluated a paper mill’s capacity to meet new emissions control requirements under updated EPA rules. 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart MM applies to pulp and paper manufacturing facilities. As part of the project, Tora evaluated the client’s current emissions control procedures, developed a compliance strategy, and oversaw testing to demonstrate performance under the new…