Exempting/Choosing RCRA/CAA Air Emission Regulations via RCRA Permits
Strap in, folks! Let's dive into the latest lowdown on RCRA Air/CAA Emission Controls Compliance Exemption/Election Provisions through RCRA Permits. Here's the dish:
In a nutshell, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Clean Air Act (CAA) work hand-in-hand, regulating the management of hazardous waste and air emissions, respectively. It's not uncommon for facilities handling hazardous waste to be subjected to both sets of rules.
Enter the exemption/election provisions. In some instances, RCRA permits reference or adopt CAA requirements, making compliance less of a headache for facilities that must abide by both regulatory frameworks. These provisions also offer the option to elect certain air emission control compliance options or exemptions under specific conditions, like when a facility is regulated under a more stringent CAA program.
TheEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) keeps reviewing and revising its enforcement initiatives and regulatory approaches to ensure these laws align with current legislation and executive orders. Recent examples of their efforts include reconsidering air emission standards and permitting requirements under both RCRA and CAA frameworks, particularly in relation to hazardous air pollutants and new source review.
On the state level, agencies like New York's DEC require detailed regulatory compliance documentation when issuing air pollution control permits under CAA (or similar state laws), and may consider RCRA requirements where applicable. Newer regulations, such as New York's Environmental Justice Act and Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), potentially impact permitting decisions and require additional evaluations of co-pollutant impacts, particularly at hazardous waste facilities.
Can't get enough? Check out our pages on theRCRA Organic Air Emission Standards for TSDFs and Generators, the applicability and requirements of the RCRA Organic Air Emission Standards, and the latest updates on Implementing RCRA/CAA Air Emission Controls Compliance Exemption/Election Provisions Through RCRA Permits (October 2019).
At the end of the day, keep an ear out for updates and consult the EPA’s Regulatory Development and Retrospective Review Tracker (Reg DaRT) or state environmental agency websites for the freshest info on RCRA and CAA compliance. That's a wrap! Stay tuned for more updates and remember, your feedback helps shape these regulations, so don't be shy to share your thoughts at RCRAPost@our website.
The science of environmental-science plays a crucial role in ensuring facilities handle hazardous waste and manage air emissions in compliance with both RCRA and CAA regulations. To optimize finance, facilities may consider the election provisions in RCRA permits, which can adopt CAA requirements and offer exemptions for air emission control under specific conditions.
