By Jeryl L. Olson, Kay R. Bonza, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: In another example of business-friendly regulatory agency actions, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has just rescinded the “Seitz Memo” associated with the “Once In, Always In” policy affecting the classification of certain major sources of hazardous air pollutants under section 112 of the Clean
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On January 9, 2011 U.S. EPA (EPA) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule for revisions to air testing methods and procedures specified under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) regulations, the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), and National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS). 77 FR 1130 (January 9, 2012). EPA will be
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On December 1, 2011 the Illinois Pollution Control Board adopted new rules which will allow for the registration of small sources in lieu of obtaining a construction or operating permit for such small sources in Illinois. The new regulations adopted at 35 Il Adm. Code Section 201.175 will become effective shortly, and the Illinois Environmental Protection
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