Implementing New State and Federal Air Regulatory Programs – A Systematic Approach To Compliance
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The document discusses the increasing complexity of environmental compliance in the oil and gas industry, focusing on new state and federal air regulatory programs. It highlights various air permits and standards that facilities must adhere to, including prevention of significant deterioration and national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants. The importance of systematic compliance processes, including data management and training, is emphasized to meet the evolving regulatory landscape.
Implementing New State and Federal Air Regulatory Programs – A Systematic Approach To Compliance
- 1. SPE-173558-MS Implementing New State and Federal Air Regulatory Programs – A Systematic Approach To Compliance Jay Christopher, Trihydro Corporation
- 2. OIL & GAS ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY COMPLEX Slide 2 SPE-173588-MS • Implementing New State and Federal Air Regulatory Programs – A Systematic Approach to Compliance • Jay Christopher Water Waste Air Permits, Controls, VOCs, Methane, GHGs NEPA
- 3. AIR REGULATIONS ARE EXPLODING! Slide 3
- 4. HERE ARE A FEW OF THE MORE IMPORTANT AIR REGULATIONS Slide 4 SPE-173588-MS • Implementing New State and Federal Air Regulatory Programs – A Systematic Approach to Compliance • Jay Christopher Air Permitting Programs Minor Source New Source Review Applies to a majority of production facilities. Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Applies to major emission source facilities in attainment areas. Non-attainment New Source Review Applies to major emission source facilities in non-attainment areas. New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) Subparts K, Ka, and Kb Standards of Performance for Storage Vessels for Petroleum Liquids Subpart GG Standards of Performance for Stationary Gas Turbines Subpart KKK Standards of Performance for Equipment Leaks of VOC From Onshore Natural Gas Processing Plants for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After January 20, 1984, and on or Before August 23, 2011 Subpart LLL Standards of Performance for SO2 Emissions From Onshore Natural Gas Processing for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After January 20, 1984, and on or Before August 23, 2011 Subpart IIII Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines Subpart JJJJ Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines Subpart KKKK Standards of Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines Subpart OOOO Standards of Performance for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production, Transmission and Distribution National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, Maximum Achievable Control Standards (NESHAP, MACT) Subpart H National Emission Standards for Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants for Equipment Leaks Subpart HH National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities Subpart VV National Emission Standards for Oil-Water Separators and Organic-Water Separators Subpart HHH National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From Natural Gas Transmission and Storage Facilities Subpart YYYY National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Combustion Turbines Subpart ZZZZ National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines
- 5. MORE AND MORE AIR PERMITS Slide 5 SPE-173588-MS • Implementing New State and Federal Air Regulatory Programs – A Systematic Approach to Compliance • Jay Christopher • Air Permits – Issued by state environmental agencies (not oil and gas commissions), pre-construction, multiple requirements Minor source New Source Review – most oil & gas wells Prevention of Significant Deterioration – large facilities Non-attainment New Source Review – poor air quality areas such as Jonah/Pinedale, Barnett, San Joaquin; very tight controls • Pay attention to forthcoming ozone rules! EPA has proposed a 65 – 70 ppb ambient ozone requirement, and requested comment on 60 ppb. Once finalized, this will have significant impact on development
- 6. Source: USEPA; http://www.epa.gov/airquality/greenbook/map/map8hr_2008.pdf Source: National Association of Manufacturers; http://www.nam.org/uploadedImages/NAM/Site_Content/Issues/Ozone%20Figure2%20New %20Regulations.jpg Projected 8-Hour Nonattainment (60 ppb) SPE-173588-MS • Implementing New State and Federal Air Regulatory Programs – A Systematic Approach to Compliance • Jay Christopher
- 7. MORE AND MORE AIR REGULATIONS Slide 7 SPE-173588-MS • Implementing New State and Federal Air Regulatory Programs – A Systematic Approach to Compliance • Jay Christopher • Federal Regulations NSPS OOOO (“Quad O”) Hydraulic fracturing completions Storage tanks Pneumatics LDAR MACT HH/HHH (Glycol dehydration processes) BLM Onshore Order 9 GHG Mandatory Reporting Rule (Subpart W) • State Regulations Colorado Regulation No. 7 Others already in effect and more coming
- 8. HOW CAN YOU DEAL WITH IT ALL? Slide 8 SPE-173588-MS • Implementing New State and Federal Air Regulatory Programs – A Systematic Approach to Compliance • Jay Christopher MAGIC?
- 9. THE NEED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE IS MORE IMPORTANT NOW THAN EVER Slide 9 SPE-173588-MS • Implementing New State and Federal Air Regulatory Programs – A Systematic Approach to Compliance • Jay Christopher • Environmental agencies are just as critical to your operations as oil and gas commissions • The environmental regulations are complex, and often attempt to encompass all operations on a “one size fits all” basis • Some rules do not specify recordkeeping, but how do you demonstrate compliance without records? How do you deal with those situations …
- 10. SYSTEMATIC PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS Slide 10 SPE-173588-MS • Implementing New State and Federal Air Regulatory Programs – A Systematic Approach to Compliance • Jay Christopher … even if not required • Infrared cameras Train camera operators Written monitoring protocols Keep video records? Manufacturer calibrations Daily instrumentation checks Work process to deal with findings
- 11. OPERATOR-BASED INSPECTIONS Slide 11 SPE-173588-MS • Implementing New State and Federal Air Regulatory Programs – A Systematic Approach to Compliance • Jay Christopher … prove that the inspections are taking place • Proof is not just a weekly check box Consistent training program (explain the requirements) Documented inspection procedures Findings that demonstrate inspections are real Complete records (these are legal documents!)
- 12. LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO GATHER DATA ONCE Slide 12 • Several regulatory programs may use the same data for compliance demonstrations Emissions inventories and greenhouse gas reporting Greenhouse gas measurements and leak detection and repair programs • Take a comprehensive look at all data needs, and capture the data one time Data historians Environmental information management systems Databases Spreadsheets SPE-173588-MS • Implementing New State and Federal Air Regulatory Programs – A Systematic Approach to Compliance • Jay Christopher
- 13. COMPLEXITY OF YOUR APPROACH DEPENDS ON YOUR EXISTING SYSTEMS, OPERATIONS, AND PHILOSOPHY Slide 13 • Some environmental data management systems are great Do they fit with your existing systems? Do they cover the breadth of your operations? Can it store the records you need? Most importantly – do you have a champion to drive implementation and continuing use? • Sometimes a less exotic approach works perfectly The most critical point is that you establish a systematic approach to compliance, and that you incorporate sustaining that system in your plan SPE-173588-MS • Implementing New State and Federal Air Regulatory Programs – A Systematic Approach to Compliance • Jay Christopher
- 14. Acknowledgements / Thank You / Questions Jay Christopher, Trihydro Corporation jchristopher@trihydro.com Slide 14