Tag: Part 75

What is Part 75?

The regulations established under the EPA’s Part 75 include general requirements for the installation, certification, operation, and maintenance of continuous emission or opacity monitoring systems and specific requirements for the monitoring of SO₂ emissions, volumetric flow, NO_X emissions, opacity, CO₂ emissions, and SO₂ emissions removal by qualifying Phase I technologies. Specifications for the installation and performance of continuous emission monitoring systems, certification tests, and procedures, and quality assurance tests and procedures are included in appendices A and B to this part. Criteria for alternative monitoring systems and provisions to account for missing data from certified continuous emission monitoring systems or approved alternative monitoring systems are also included in the regulation.

For more information read our overview of Part 75 on The Source blog and visit the EPA’s website.

The EPA’s Plain Engish Guide to Part 75 is essential reading material on this topic.

How to Successfully Plan and Complete a Relative Accuracy Test Audit

Learn about what a Relative Accuracy Test Audit (RATA) is and what measures to take leading up to your test, the day of, and afterwards.

New Release: Prism Version 1.8 Data Acquisition System

We’re excited to announce the release of Prism Version 1.8! This release provides new features designed to make CEMS compliance and monitoring easier and more productive than ever.

New Release: Prism Version 1.7 Data Acquisition System

We’re excited to announce the release of Prism Version 1.7! This release provides new features designed to make CEMS compliance and monitoring easier and more productive than ever.

New Release: Prism Version 1.6 Data Acquisition System

The Prism data acquisition system (DAS) Version 1.6 release provides new features designed to make CEMS compliance and monitoring easier and more productive than ever.

How to Make Quarterly Reports Easier

Do you usually wait until the end of the quarter to begin generating your quality assurance and hourly emission files? Learn how to improve your Quarterly Report submission process with a few simple suggestions from our Senior Regulatory Specialist.

Environmental Compliance Emissions Reporting Requirements

Learn how to keep up with quarterly reporting deadlines so your facility can maintain its environmental compliance requirements.

New Release: StackVision™ Version 6.18 Data Acquisition System

Industry-leading DAS StackVision Version 6.18 provides enhancements and updates to existing features that will improve user efficiency.

Reporting Month: Key Air Compliance Lessons Learned

Once the fourth quarter’s reporting window has closed, there is finally an opportunity to reflect on the past year. We compiled a list of air compliance lessons learned, based on customers’ feedback.

RATA Load Analysis Errors and How to Avoid Them

Load Analysis Errors are usually discovered after a RATA test has been conducted and can lead to hundreds of hours of invalid data. To avoid this error at your facility, learn about some of our best practices to consider when planning your next RATA test.

Air Emissions Regulations 101

Air Emissions Regulations 101 provides an overview of EPA history, the similarities and differences between Part 60, 63 and 75 and ESC Spectrum’s role in monitoring and compliance.

Air Quality Compliance Reporting 101

Learn more about the activities required for 40 CFR Part 60/63 and 40 CFR Part 75 reporting and how ESC Spectrum can help!

New Release: Prism Version 1.5 Data Acquisition System

The Prism data acquisition system (DAS) Version 1.5 release provides new features designed to make CEMS compliance and monitoring easier and more productive than ever.

Air Compliance Reporting: January is the Busiest Month of the Year

January is the busiest time of the year in the CEMS world for many reasons. The holiday season interrupts the day-to-day life and makes preparation for future activities more difficult. On top of that, January isn’t just a reporting month, but the reporting month; not only do you have to prepare quarterly reports, but also semiannual monitoring reports for Title V operating periods, and annual compliance reports. For most of the people involved in preparing and submitting these series of reports exhale a big breath of relief when it is finally done — but what’s next?

CEMS Data Review Checklists

Now is the perfect time for organizing to get ready for next year – from straightening your closet to cleaning up your desktop to staying on top of reviewing your CEMS data. There are many data points to track at different times of the year. To help make this process easier, we’ve created a series of CEMS Data Review Checklists to keep it all straight.

New Release: StackVision™ Version 6.17 Data Acquisition System

Industry-leading DAS StackVision Version 6.17 provides new features resulting in increased usability, efficiency, processing speed, and more.

What to Expect with the ECMPS Tool Transition (ECMPS 2.0)

CAMD is in the process of replacing the outdated ECMPS Client tool – now over a decade old – with a new, web-based program: ECMPS 2.0. Learn key deadlines and important information about upcoming changes.

Quick CEMS Audit Prep Checklist

Use our quick checklist to pass an EPA CEMS audit of your facility. Use a proven CEMS DAS like StackVision and Prism for critical data and have current information about your designated representative, record keeping, QA/QC plan, permit & acid rain program at hand.

Guide to Part 75 Audit Preparation

Get ready for your Part 75 audits with ESC Spectrum’s useful guide and checklists for each part of the air emissions compliance process. This 40-page guide covers every part of the air emissions monitoring process, from QA/QC plans to DAS software to ECMPS and much more.

New Release: StackVision™ Version 6.16 Data Acquisition System

Industry-leading DAS StackVision Version 6.16 provides new features resulting in increased usability, efficiency, processing speed, and more.

What is the EPA 40 CFR Part 75 Regulation?

Learn about the Part 75 rule created by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish requirements for monitoring and recordkeeping of air pollutants emitted from electric generating units (EGU) in support of the Acid Rain Program (ARP).

What is the Protocol Gas Verification Program (PGVP)?

Learn about the Protocol Gas Verification Program (PGVP) and how it applies to your site.

Recommended Monitoring Plan Checklists

When you have and use in-house procedures, checklists, QA/QC plans, and other organizational aids, you can achieve greater consistency and perform your tasks more efficiently. They also serve as an important reminder to perform infrequent but repetitive tasks and activities. Use our guidelines and helpful checklists to make sure you are prepared.

NOx Correlation Testing Checklist

Facilities have in-house procedures for NOx Correlation Testing, as required by the Environmental Protection Agency. As with all procedures, preparation for NOx Correlation Testing is extremely important. Use this pre-testing checklist for assistance.