PADEP Moves Forward with Revision 8

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) posted the final version of the "Applicability Determination and Implementation Procedures for Continuous Source Monitoring Manual (CSMM) Revision No. 8" on January 10, 2009, in the PA Bulletin. A copy of the document, the bulletin notice and a "Request for Security Access/Portal Account" form for the CEMDPS*Online Application may be found on the PADEP CEM website  (http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/aq/cemspage/cems.htm). 

The deadline for PADEP sources to comply with the requirements of Rev 8 is July 1, 2009.  Affected facilities must provide the PADEP CEM Section Chief with the date in which they intend to comply with Rev 8 no later than February 15, 2009.  Facilities that are unable to comply by July 1, 2009, must submit an implementation plan to PADEP by March 31, 2009.  There is additional information that must be submitted to PADEP based on the Rev 8 compliance date. 

More Information
For more information, see the "Applicability Determination and Implementation Procedures for Continuous Source Monitoring Manual (CSMM) Revision No. 8" located on PADEP's website.

ESC|University Courses 
Because ESC realizes the complexity of Rev 8, we have modified our 2009 training offerings to include several new PADEP courses specifically designed to address your needs.  Don't miss out on these upcoming training opportunities!

• PADEP Rev 8 Regulations Workshop - March 18 in Harrisburg
• PADEP Rev 8 Configuration Workshop - May 10 in St. Louis

For a complete listing of all PADEP training opportunities, please visit the ESC website (http://envirosys.com/escuniversity/classdescriptions.aspx). 

ESC|SafePassage Program - Transitioning to PADEP Revision 8
ESC was here to help you with your XML conversion through the ESC|SafePassage Program - A Smooth Transition to XML.  The ESC|SafePassage Program - Transitioning to PADEP Revision 8 is the newest addition to the SafePassage Program.  It prepares Pennsylvania facilities to meet the new Continuous Source Monitoring Manual (CSMM) Revision 8 monitoring and reporting requirements. 

The ESC|SafePassage Program - Transitioning to PADEP Revision 8 includes:

• Development of an implementation plan for transitioning to Revision 8
• Assistance with the preparation and submittal of preliminary documentation to PADEP, including sample hourly data and quarterly reports
• Regulatory consultation on the appropriate interpretations of Revision 8 options
• Telephone support on using ESC|StackVision to meet the Revision 8 requirements, including guidance on when to report process code "08" indicating process down
• Configuration changes to ESC|StackVision
• Generation and assistance with the first submittal of quarterly reports
• The knowledge transfer required to continue reporting to PADEP using CEMDPS after the transition quarter

 
Get the latest available information on PADEP Revision 8 in the upcoming March edition of the ESC Regulatory Roundup Newsletter!