October 2014 Solutions Guide Emissions Solutions Emission Housings & Silencers Engine Silencers Controls System Components Services & Resources In this issue EPA proposes to eliminate Affirmative Defenses for excess emissions during startups, shutdowns or malfunctions (SSM). Lower ozone NAAQS begins to have an air of inevitability. How low will EPA go? Why you should not rely solely on engine silencer attenuation grades. MIRATECH Receives CARB Verification For LTR Oklahoma Emissions Inventory rule became effective September 12, 2014. October Air Quality Advisory Council meeting to discuss incorporating EPA changes to NSPS and NESHAP. Texas schedules advanced air permitting seminars in October. EPA proposes to eliminate Affirmative Defenses for excess emissions during startups, shutdowns or malfunctions (SSM). In April 2014 the Washington D.C. Circuit Court struck down the part of EPA’s cement kiln rule that would have provided an affirmative defense to civil penalties for excess emissions resulting from unavoidable malfunctions. As noted at the time, that decision clearly had implications beyond the cement kiln rule according to a September 9, 2014 ... Back to top Lower ozone NAAQS begins to have an air of inevitability. How low will EPA go? On September 12, 2014, EPA released its Policy Assessment for the Review of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards according to a blog post by Seth Jaffe for Mondaq Law and Environment news. In its assessment EPA staff concluded: “That it is appropriate in this review to consider a revised primary O3 standard level ... Back to top Why you should not rely solely on engine silencer attenuation grades. Engine exhaust silencer manufacturers have long used attenuation “grades” to describe the expected performance of their products. “Critical”, “hospital”, and “residential” are some of the common grades used today, according to this post from David Hurtado of On-Site Power Advisor. As an attempt to differentiate themselves from one another, silencer manufacturers have come up with ... Back to top MIRATECH Receives CARB Verification For LTR MIRATECH’s new Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is now CARB Level 3 Plus Verified.  The best in class LTR regenerates at temperatures as low as 500°F/260°C. HOW IT WORKS The LTR system has a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) built into the front of the filter housing that reduces the engine exhaust emissions such as CO, HC, ... Back to top Oklahoma Emissions Inventory rule became effective September 12, 2014. October Air Quality Advisory Council meeting to discuss incorporating EPA changes to NSPS and NESHAP. Several federal subparts have been incorporated by reference by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) and became effective September 12, 2014. Emissions Inventory/Permit by Rule Reporting – Subchapter 5. Emissions Inventory revises the current emission inventory reporting schedule for all minor source facilities registered under a permit-by-rule (PBR). The rule requires PBR facilities to ... Back to top Texas schedules advanced air permitting seminars in October. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is currently accepting registrations for its Advanced Air Permitting Seminar, to be held October 15-16, at the Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez, Austin. Seminar participants will receive updates on air permitting rules, requirements, and issues for a variety of industries. Topics listed in the seminar’s draft ... Back to top Emissions and Noise Control Solutions  Catalysts  3-Way Catalyst NSCR Oxidation Catalyst NSCR Diesel Oxidation Catalyst SCR Catalysts  Diesel Particulate Filters Housings Only CBL LTR IQ NX Series Housings & Silencers VX Series RX Series ZX Series Ground Access Quad Tuned Engine Silencers EM Silencers J Series Cylindricals Low Pressure Drop Spark Arresting ATEX Spark Arresting Inline Spark Arrestor Disks Disks Spark Arresting Ovals Compacts Cowl Silencers TS Residential Grade Series TXS Cirtical Grade Series MS Residential Grade Series Cowl MicroDisc Accessories EM Silencers Controls MIRA-MONITOR ACIS SCR Controller DPF Monitor System Components Piping Expansion Joints Platforms & Ladders Accessories Services & Resources Technical Services Washing & Repair Replacement Elements Regulations Resource Documents Emissions Monitor Contact | About Us | News | Careers | Privacy | Terms & Conditions | ENGINEERED TO PERFORM™