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2.  Effective air emissions management can have
a beneficial impact on everything from
process changes to capital equipment
expenditures and plant modifications. In
order to implement the necessary solutions
to meet the industry-specific compliance
requirements, the organization will require an
in-depth understanding of those regulations
and modern management strategies.

3.  There are several critical components of an
effective management solution, which
include:
◦ Assessments
◦ Permitting
◦ Planning
◦ Testing & Measuring
◦ Risk Management
◦ Reporting

4.  Assessments can cover a couple different
categories. First, they will determine how a
company’s operations are impacting human
and environmental health. Second, an
emissions inventory can determine the
amount and type of pollutants that are being
discharged into the air.

5.  Local and national governments have their
own legislation and regulation surrounding
air emissions management. This can include
a number of permits and other compliance
activities that must be done before the
company can begin its activities.

6.  After the proper assessments have been
completed and the permits acquired, the
planning stage can get underway. This is
where a company can start looking into new
or alternative methodologies and find out
how it can most effectively manage
emissions.

7.  Testing and measuring is a long-term,
ongoing process that is required to monitor
the amount of pollution that the company’s
activities are producing. It should be able to
determine particulate and gaseous emissions
from any particular source.

8.  As a company gathers more data on its
activities, it should become easier to set
goals and establish standards that will
mitigate any harmful effects on the
environment or people in the vicinity.

9.  In the end, companies will be required to
share the results of their management efforts
with regulatory bodies that oversee the
industry. Reporting on the company’s
solutions doesn’t have to be difficult, but it
does have to be detailed.

10.  Air emissions management refers to a specific
strategy that is designed to achieve reductions in
air pollution and minimize any other related
harmful effects. Every company has different
requirements, though, since the potential
sources of the pollution can vary greatly.
 In order to develop an effective strategy, you will
incorporate all of those above components to
some degree and create a solution that is
beneficial to your organization and the local air
quality.

11.  According to the EPA’s recommendations1 on developing a
control strategy, a company should start this process by
determining the best combination of approaches to achieve the
air quality goal. This means first considering any environmental,
engineering, and economic factors and how they impact the
business and the environment.
 Next, it’s important to understand any and all of the regulations
that are enforced by governments, regulators, and agencies.
Keep in mind that these regulations will likely change over time,
because in many instances they were created to address a
specific need but are then developed over the years as the
situation changes.
 Then, the EPA gives 4 basic steps to developing your own
management strategy.
1https://www3.epa.gov/airquality/aqmportal/management/control_strategies.htm

12. 1. Determine priority pollutants – Understand
which ones pose the most environmental and
health risks.
2. Identify control measures – These measures will
depend on the source of the pollutants and
their priority level.
3. Incorporate the control measures into a plan –
Once you have identified the most effective
measures, implement them in a formal
management strategy.
4. Involve the public – Sometimes you need a third
party that has an interest in local air quality to
see what you’re doing and consult on the
process.

13.  The most effective management solutions will
require strong process knowledge and
comprehensive regulatory experience.
 Whether you’re working with several
government agencies to get the required
permits or establishing processes for ongoing
monitoring and reporting, every step matters
to ensure the best air quality in the local
environment.