State Air Directors Meeting May 20, 2015 Beverly Spagg EPA Region 4
National Enforcement Initiatives New Source Review Acid – Sulfuric and Nitric Glass – Container and Flat Glass Cement Coal-Fired Utilities OECA Air Toxics strategy finalized earlier this year.
NSR/PSD National Initiative Accomplishments to Date Glass Acid Cement Universe 22 24 20 Judicial Cases 7 8 Investigated/ No Violations 11 9 Percent Complete 82% 75% 85% Non-compliance Rate 39% 47%
National Enforcement Initiatives Air Toxics Leak Detection and Repair Flares Excess Emissions Energy Extraction – Land-based Natural Gas Extraction and Production
Air Toxics National Initiative Region 4 Focus: Chemical Plants & Refineries Inspected 42 Enforcement (Judicial & Administrative) 10 Investigated/ No Violations 9 Non-Compliance 52% Ongoing Investigations 23
Energy Extraction National Initiative Processing Plants and Wells Inspected 41 Enforcement 8 Investigated/ No Violations 11 Ongoing Investigations 23