EPA NSR Rule Plans for 2023, by Eric L. Hiser

In the semiannual regulatory agenda publication and at the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) Annual Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, EPA representatives announced major regulatory development and/or guidance objectives for 2023 and early 2024. Several of these initiatives potentially impact the new source review programs: (1) reconsideration of the Project Emissions Accounting rule; (2) revisions to minor new source review program requirements for state implementation plans; (3) revisions to the fugitive emissions rules; and (4) change to the definition of applicable requirements under title V as it relates to new source review programs. This article touches on each of the changes and what is known, as of the current time, about EPA's goals. Read More