July 15, 2024— The EPA and DOE have announced an $850 million federal funding initiative aimed at reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. This funding, with applications due by 08/26/2024, supports the deployment of advanced technologies for emissions monitoring and mitigation, helping communities access local emissions data.A full list of how Montrose … Continued

July 1, 2024 – We are proud to announce the release of our 2023 Sustainability Report! The report provides updates on Montrose’s sustainability journey along with insights into our innovative work supporting clients and communities across the globe. More about Sensible EDP can be found on pages 22-24.

June 20, 2024—Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) is a work practice designed to identify leaking equipment so that Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions can be reduced through repairs. LDAR regulations require monitoring at specified, regular intervals to determine whether or not equipment is leaking. Method 21, promulgated in 1981, uses a portable instrument to detect … Continued

May 14, 2024—The eagerly awaited updates to Subpart W of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program have been released. The EPA has incorporated new facility components, prioritizing empirical data over estimated emission factor calculations, to enhance the precision, transparency, and lucidity of reporting total GHG emissions from facilities subject to Subpart W. These revisions also underscore … Continued

April 24, 2024 —Today, as in the past, the Clean Air Act continues to cut pollution and protect the health of American families and workers. Fewer premature deaths and illnesses means Americans experience longer lives, better quality of life, lower medical expenses, fewer school absences, and better worker productivity.Community air monitoring is a vital practice … Continued

April 09, 2024 —On March 28, 2024, the US EPA signed in to law updated National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry (SOCMI) and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry (P&R I and P&R II). The content of the rule was released to the public … Continued

March 15, 2024 —On March 14, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final amendments to Clean Air Act standards for ethylene oxide (EtO) emitted from commercial sterilization facilities, also called commercial sterilizers. The rule applies to facilities that sterilize medical products, as well as spice, extract, dried food, and dehydrated food sterilizers.RequirementsThe … Continued

March 8, 2024 – Methane monitoring involves the continuous measurement of methane emissions in various industrial operations, particularly in the oil and gas sector. A proactive approach is essential for identifying and mitigating unintended releases of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

February 9, 2024 – Fenceline Monitoring (FLM) is a pivotal practice in verifying and reducing fugitive emissions from industrial facilities. Companies need to stay ahead of evolving regulations while ensuring compliance and environmental responsibility with a range of tools—from precise point measurements to expansive open-path systems.

December 19, 2023 – EPA Eyes Denver’s Voluntary Air Monitoring Program As National Model. EPA is considering whether a Denver-based community air monitoring program could become a national agency-backed prototype as part of the Biden administration’s effort to bolster environmental justice (EJ) considerations by expanding non-regulatory community air monitoring programs.