NOx and VOCs are two of the main culprits behind ground-level ozone, or smog. Find out their origins and what SCAQMD rules pertain to them.
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6 Things to Know When Permitting a Coffee Roaster in the SCAQMD
Specialty coffee is a hot commodity in Southern California. But getting a permit can be tricky because of the SCAQMD’s stringent rules.
Read MoreThe 5 Ws of an SCAQMD Annual Emission Report (AER)
Welcome to this edition of Envera at the Board (E@TB). Today we’re going to talk about annual emission reports (AERs). More specifically, we’ll talk about who, what, when, where, and why when it comes to these reports. Personally, I like to start any discussion about annual emission reports with a quote from Benjamin Franklin: “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” As a practicing air quality professional, I would like to add a third thing to that list: annual emission reports. [00:50] What is an annual emission report (AER)? An annual emission […]
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know in Order to Comply With SCAQMD Rule 1110.2
Learn what you need to know to comply with SCAQMD Rule 1110.2, which applies to most stationary engines. (Good news! Most emergency engines are exempt.)
Read MoreThe Most Important Thing We Learned by Helping Our Clients Comply With SCAQMD Rules 1146 or 1146.1
Boilers, or steam generators, are one of the most common types of industrial equipment we come across in the field. We’ve seen boilers in numerous settings, including: Petroleum refining Commercial baking Pharmaceutical manufacturing Dairies Wire drawing Within the South Coast Air Quality Mangement District (SCAQMD), boilers are subject to numerous regulations, which, of course, means they also come with their very own set of problems. At the end of the article, I’ll share the single most important thing we learned by helping our clients operate a successful boiler-compliance program within the SCAQMD. But first, the basics. What Are the SCAQMD Rules for Boilers? […]
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