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New Regulations for Boilers and Process Heaters

 

USEPA finalized National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) for major sources {emit over 10 tons/year of a single Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) or over 25 tons/year of a combination of HAPs} and for area sources (not a major source for HAPs)  for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters.  These regulations were published in the Federal Register on March 21, 2011. 

 

The major source category (40 CFR 63 Subpart DDDDD) includes emission limits, work practice standards and testing requirements.  New units built or reconstructed after June 4, 2010, must be in compliance by May 20, 2011; existing units built or reconstructed before June 4, 2010, must be in compliance with these regulations by March 21, 2014.  A list of exempted units can be found at 40 CFR 63.7491.

 

The area source category (40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ) includes emission limits, work practice standards and energy assessments for those units that burn coal, biomass or fuel oil (natural gas units have been exempted).  New units built or reconstructed after June 4, 2010 must be in compliance with the regulations by May 20, 2011.  Existing units built or reconstructed before June 4, 2010, and subject to the work practice standards must be in compliance with those standards by March 21, 2012.  Existing units built or reconstructed before June 4, 2010, and subject to the energy assessment or the emission limits must be in compliance by March 21, 2014.  A list of exempted units can be found at 40 CFR 63.11195.

 

More information on these regulations can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/boiler/boilerpg.html for major sources and for area sources.

 

New Regulations for Sewage Sludge Incinerators

 

USEPA also published regulations concerning sewage sludge incinerators in the Federal Register on March 21, 2011.  The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for sewage sludge incinerators, 40 CFR 60 Subpart LLLL, will impact any sewage sludge incinerator that commenced construction after October 14, 2010 or commenced modifications to existing units after September 21, 2011.  This standard includes preconstruction siting analysis requirements, as well as, emission limits, control requirements, and testing requirements.  USEPA also published emission guidelines for existing sewage sludge incinerators.  More information on these regulations can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/129/ssi/ssipg.html

 

 

New Regulations for Identification of Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials that are Solid Waste

 

USEPA also published under 40 CFR Part 241 Identification of Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials That are Solid Waste in the Federal Register on March 21, 2011.  These regulations were revised to identify and clarify wastes that are used as fuels in combustion units.  More information on this regulation can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/wastes/nonhaz/define/index.htm

 

 

USEPA Seeks Comments on Draft Environmental Justice Implementation Plans 

 

Plan EJ 2014 is a roadmap that will help EPA integrate environmental justice into the Agency's programs, policies, and activities. Plan EJ 2014 highlights Cross-Agency Focus Areas, Tools Development, and Program Initiatives as three essential elements which will advance environmental justice across the EPA and the federal government. To accomplish the goals outlined in Plan EJ 2014, the EPA developed nine Draft Implementation Plans which will guide agency actions in rulemaking, permitting, compliance and enforcement, community-based action, Administration wide action, science, law, information, and resources.

  

The Draft Implementation Plans outline EPA goals, strategies, activities, deliverables, and milestones for each of the nine areas. For each of the Draft Implementation Plans, USEPA is asking for feedback from the public on how to continue to address the issues that are most important to ensuring the protection of the air, water and land that support all of our nation's communities and will result in environmental and economic health benefits.

  

The Draft Plan EJ 2014 Implementation Plans outline the actions EPA will take to advance environmental justice in each area of focus.

For more information visit: http://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/plan-ej/index.html  You can comment on the draft plans through April 29, 2011 on Regulations.gov 

 

 

 

Training & Events 

"What You Need to Know About Today's Air Quality: Doing Business in a Nonattainment Area"

 

The Chicago area Partners for Clean Air will host their Spring Conference and Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 19, 2011.  This year's conference titled "What You Need to Know About Today's Air Quality: Doing Business in a Nonattainment Area" will include speakers from the Illinois EPA, the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, Life Meets Work and the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago.  The FREE conference will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago and includes a continental breakfast.

 

To register, please send an email to [email protected] or call 217-524-2378.  For additional information, click here 

 

 

Illinois Energy Conservation Code Seminars

 

Provided through a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. ICC will be providing seminars in the state of Illinois on the 2009 IECC Fundamentals, Plan Review, and Inspection. Seminar registration is complimentary and all participants will receive an applicable workbook along with the 2009 IECC Commentary. Training is scheduled now until May 31, 2011.

 

Public Act 093-0936 was signed into law on August 28, 2009 amending the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Act by including residential buildings and amending the name of the act to the Energy Efficient Building Act. The new requirements for residential buildings became effective on January 29, 2010. The Law requires all new commercial and residential construction for which a building permit application is received by a municipality or county to follow a comprehensive statewide energy conservation code. Renovations, alterations, additions, and repairs to most existing commercial and residential buildings must follow the Illinois Energy Conservation Code. The Law requires design and construction professionals to follow the latest published edition of the International Energy Conservation Code which is currently the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code which encompasses ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Energy Standard for Buildings except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. Under the law, the Capital Development Board has the power to modify the Illinois Energy Conservation Code.

 

For a complete list and registration information for the complimentary scheduled seminars please visit http://www.iccsafe.org/Education/Courses/Pages/IL-DCEO-List.aspx?r=DCEO or call ICC at 888-422-7233 ex 33818

 

"Destination Sustainability: Greening Illinois Together,"

June 6-8, 2011 Invitation to Illinois Artists & Upcyclers

 

IRA, ILCSWMA and SWANA are holding their joint conference, "Destination Sustainability: Greening Illinois Together," June 6-8, 2011 in Springfield, IL. The Upcycled, Reused and Recycled Eco Market Committee cordially invites Illinois Artists and Upcyclers to submit an application to exhibit and sell their crafts and/or artwork during this annual conference. The exact time of the show will be from 10 am until 5 pm, Tuesday, June 7th, 2011. It will be held in the upper lobby of the Hilton Hotel in downtown Springfield, IL. The Illinois Recycling Association (IRA), the Illinois Counties Solid Waste Management Association (ILCSWMA) and the Illinois Chapter of the Solid Waste Agency of North America (SWANA) missions are to encourage the responsible use of resources by promoting waste reduction, reuse and recycling. This event is supported with a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).  For more information about the conference or particpation in the Art Show contact David Smith at 217-785-2006 or [email protected]

 

Construction and Demolition Recycling Seminar to Be Held April 13

 

The Illinois Recycling Association (IRA) and the Construction Materials Recycling Association-IL Chapter (CMRA-IL) are holding a Construction and Demolition (C&D) Recycling Seminar on April 13, 2011 at the I-Hotel in Champaign, IL. This training and educational event is supported by grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).

 

"This event reinforces our commitment to supporting waste reduction promotion,

education and training in Illinois," said Warren Ribley, director of DCEO. "Diverting C&D material from being landfilled can be challenging, but provides great opportunities for a wide variety of businesses and entities and further supports the state's job creation and economic development goals,." Ribley continued.

 

Mike Mitchell, the Executive Director of IRA explained that "the purpose of this seminar is to help share information and experiences that can benefit the development of C&D recycling in Illinois by providing participants with valuable resources that will help them avoid the unnecessary disposal of useful materials."

 

Specific topics to be addressed include: facility siting requirements and procedures, processing methods for mixed C&D material, market development for materials with a focus on asphalt shingles, deconstruction and reuse of material from old buildings and structures, and Green Building LEED certification.

 

Date: April 13, 2011

Time 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: I-Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 S. First St., Champaign, IL 61820

Cost: $45 (includes lunch)

Registration: www.illinoisrecycles.org, Click on Net Forum link.

Contact: Mike Mitchell, Executive Director, 773-203-3453

 

 

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