Greenhouse Gas Compliance

EPA will phase in the CAA permitting requirements for GHGs in steps beginning January 2, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandate, 40 CFR Part 98, requires the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions effective January 1, 2010, with the first annual reports submitted to the EPA by March 31, 2011.

 

Because the mandate was completed so late in 2009, "Best available monitoring methods" may be used during January 2010 through March 31, 2010.  After this date, monitoring methods referenced in the rules must be employed.

 

On May 13, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule addressing greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA) permitting programs. This final rule sets thresholds for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that define when permits under the New Source Review Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and title V Operating Permit programs are required for new and existing industrial facilities.

 

EPA Title V GHG thresholds final rule fact sheet: www.epa.gov/nsr/documents/20100413fs.pdf

 

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How can we help?

Endress+Hauser is one of the pioneers of modern measuring technology.  Today we support customers around the world with their measurement challenges helping assure compliance. 

 

For those following ISO9001, Chapter 7.6 - Control of monitoring and measuring equipment "where necessary to ensure valid results measuring equipment shall be calibrated or verified at specific intervals against measurement standards traceable to international or national measurement standards."

 

Only Endress+Hauser provides a global calibration concept and can ensure via third party certification (ISO17025) identical traceable accuracy for all new flow measurement instruments.  Additionally, we perform instrument calibration across a variety of measuring principles - flow, pressure and temperature at our facilities or on-site. We have invested in mobile reference tools and the deployment of a highly trained service organization to perform on-site calibration.

 

Whether you need new instruments, calibration support or advice to support your existing compliance plans, call 800-642-8737 today and one of our experts will help you determine your specific compliance challenges and propose a solution tailor-made to your needs.

 

EPA website: www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ghgrulemaking.html