A Small Problem - The New NSR PM 2.5 Rule

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NSR Rule for Fine Particulate Matter

On May 8, 2008 U.S. EPA issued the much awaited New Source Review (NSR) Rule for Fine Particulate Matter (PM_2.5).  A&WMA's newest Webinar "A Small Problem: The New NSR PM_2.5 Rule" provides an overview from the experts on the  significant implications and challenges presented by the new rule.  Permits will take longer to process as the new rules are implemented across the country.  Affected facilities will need to budget for and implement more stringent levels of pollution control.  Sources that trigger “major” new source permitting requirements for PM_2.5 will have to obtain “emissions offsets” for PM_2.5 emissions, as well as “PM_2.5 precursor” pollutants, including NO_x and SO_x, pollutants emitted by all sources that combust fossil fuels (natural gas, diesel fuel, oil, coal).  Learn about the new rules and avoid project delays.

Some of the more important Key Provisions of the New Regulations to be addressed during the Webinar include:

• The need to  address both “direct” PM_2.5 emissions, and “PM_2.5 precursor” pollutants: sulfur dioxide (SO₂), nitrogen oxides (NO_x), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and ammonia.  Sources will not only have to look at PM_2.5, but also NO_x and SO₂ emissions to determine whether they trigger major source permitting requirements and the timing for the roll-out of these new requirements.
  
• Determining the NSR “major source threshold” and "significant emissions rate" in attainment and nonattainment areas for PM_2.5.
  
• Understanding Condensable Emissions and their related requirements.
  
• New “offset ratios” for direct PM_2.5 and precursors NO_x and SO₂ for NNSR.  
  
•  Using  “interpollutant trading” of direct PM_2.5 and precursors for NNSR.    

Join industry leaders Ken Weiss, Principal and Global Air Practice Leader, ERM; Gary McCutchen, Principal, RTP Environmental; John Paul, Administrator, Regional Air Pollution Control Agency; and Raj Rao, Group Leader, NSRG, QAQPS / AQPD, as we explore all aspects of the PM_2.5 challenge in our exciting interactive webinar format on August 27, 2008!

For more information, contact Autumn Secrest, Programs Coordinator at 412-904-6031 or asecrest@awma.org. 

Webinar Registration Fees:

Registration fee includes: one telephone connection, one Internet connection, access to downloadable handout materials, and unlimited participation at your site.

Visual CDs:

The Visual CD is a CD with both audio and visual on it. Watching and listening to the CD is like watching the live presentation.

Participants will have the opportunity to receive a certificate of participation from A&WMA upon completion of the webinar.

If written notice of cancellation is received on or before August 13, 2008, payment will be refunded, less a $75 cancellation fee. (Cancellation fees apply regardless of payment method). Substitutions may be made at any time; payment for any difference is due at the time of substitution. This refund policy applies to all occurrences, including weather-related events and other natural disasters. In the unlikely occurrence of event cancellation, the Association is not liable for any expenses incurred by the registrant other than the full refund of registration fee(s) paid.