Stack Emissions Testing for Dust Collectors: Methods, Compliance Drivers, and Best Practices Insights from The Stack Testing Experts at Encino Environmental Baghouses, also commonly known as “dust collectors,” are a critical element of industrial air pollution control, capturing particulate matter (PM) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) from process emissions. While a baghouse or dust collectorRead more
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What Asphalt Plant Operators Need to Know About Air Emissions Compliance Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), hot mix asphalt (HMA) plants must comply with federal air emissions regulations, including periodic stack testing to verify compliance. In addition, many states and local jurisdictions impose their own requirements, creating a layered regulatory landscape that can beRead more
Stack Testing Services: Top 10 Essentials for Optimal Results Insights from Encino Environmental For affected facilities, required emissions tests aren’t just a regulatory obligation, they are essential tools for ensuring continued operations, efficiency, and safety. However, performing an accurate stack test and producing reliable reports is far from simple. The process involves precise instrumentation, knowledgeableRead more
In October 2023[AE1] [JC2] [JC3] , we published our blog article Reducing Methane Emissions in the Oil and Gas Sector: The Super-Emitter Response Program previewing the major components of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Super Emitter Response Program included in the agency’s comprehensive update to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOOOb, which focuses on standards of performance for crude oil and natural gas facilities. In this article we cover the final form of the Super-Emitter Response Program that was published in the Federal Register on March 8, 2024.
