Boiler Compliance at Area Sources: Where You Live

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EPA Region 1 (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont)

Questions? Contact Susan Lancey at (617) 918-1656 or lancey.susan@epa.gov

Where do I send my notification forms?

For sources in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, send your notification forms to the following address:

U.S. EPA Region 1
Attn: Air Clerk
5 Post Office Square, Suite 100
Mail code: OES04-2
Boston, MA 02109-3912

How do I find a Qualified Energy Assessor (QEA) in New England?

EPA Region 1 has compiled a list of QEA's (see below), as defined in the area source boiler rule. Energy assessors may voluntarily add their names to this list based on a self-determination that they are a QEA, as defined in the rule.  EPA has not verified or reviewed the accuracy of these self-determinations, nor does it warrant that the list is a complete and exhaustive list of all available QEAs. Owners and operators should use sound judgment to verify that the QEA they select has the capability and knowledge to perform the required energy assessment activities for their particular facility.

EPA has compiled this list for informational purposes only to assist the public in identifying possible QEAs to conduct energy assessments, as required by the rule. Inclusion on the list does not imply any endorsement by EPA, its employees or the United States government.  To request to be added to this list, please contact Patrick Bird at 617-918-1287 or bird.patrick@epa.gov.

Table of Self-Determined QEAs - EPA Region 1 (xlsx)

Qualified energy assessor (QEA) means:

1. Someone who has demonstrated capabilities to evaluate energy savings opportunities for steam generation and major energy using systems, including, but not limited to:
   1. Boiler combustion management.
   2. Boiler thermal energy recovery, including
      1. Conventional feed water economizer,
      2. Conventional combustion air preheater, and
      3. Condensing economizer.
   3. Boiler blowdown thermal energy recovery.
   4. Primary energy resource selection, including
      1. Fuel (primary energy source) switching, and
      2. Applied steam energy versus direct-fired energy versus electricity.
   5. Insulation issues.
   6. Steam trap and steam leak management.
   7. Condensate recovery.
   8. Steam end-use management.
2. Capabilities and knowledge includes, but is not limited to:
   1. Background, experience, and recognized abilities to perform the assessment activities, data analysis, and report preparation.
   2. Familiarity with operating and maintenance practices for steam or process heating systems.
   3. Additional potential steam system improvement opportunities including improving steam turbine operations and reducing steam demand.
   4. Additional process heating system opportunities including effective utilization of waste heat and use of proper process heating methods.
   5. Boiler-steam turbine cogeneration systems.
   6. Industry specific steam end-use systems.

NOTE: The “qualified energy assessor” may be a company employee or outside specialist.

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EPA Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands)

Questions? Contact Umesh Dholakia at (212) 637-4023.

Where do I send my notification forms?

For sources in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands, send your notification forms to:

• Director, Division of Enforcement and Compliance Assistance
  U.S. EPA Region 2
  290 Broadway
  New York, NY 10007-1866

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EPA Region 3 (Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia)

Questions? Contact Erin Willard at (215) 814-2152.

Where do I send my notification forms?

For sources in Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania*, Virginia, and West Virginia, send your notification forms to:

• Director, Air Protection Division
  U.S. EPA Region 3
  1650 Arch Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029
  Attn: Area Source Boiler Rule Notice
  
  *For sources in Allegheny County, PA, send your notification forms (with a copy to EPA Region 3) to:
  Allegheny County Health Department
  Bureau of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality
  301 39th Street
  Pittsburgh, PA 15201
  Attn: Area Source Boiler Rule Notice

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EPA Region 4 (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee)

For questions, contact Lee Page at (404) 562-9131 or Stan Kukier at (404) 562-9046.

Where do I send my notification forms?

For sources in Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee, send your notification forms to:

• U.S. EPA Region 4
  Attn: Director, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division
  Atlanta Federal Center
  61 Forsyth Street
  Atlanta, GA 303033104

For sources in Georgia, send your notification forms (with a copy to EPA Region 4) to:

• Georgia Department of Natural Resources
  Air Protection Branch
  4244 International Parkway, Suite 120
  Atlanta, GA 30354

For sources in Kentucky (except in Louisville, Jefferson County), send your notification forms (with a copy to EPA Region 4) to:

• Kentucky Division for Air Quality
  Program Planning Branch
  Attn: Jim Eubank
  300 Sower Blvd, 2nd Floor
  Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

*For sources in Louisville, Jefferson County, send your notification forms to:

• Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District 
  701 W. Ormsby Avenue, Suite 303
  Louisville, KY 40203-3137
  Phone: (502) 574-6000

For sources in Mississippi, send your notification forms (with a copy to EPA Region 4) to:

• Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
  Air Division
  P.O. Box 10385
  Jackson, MS 39289

For sources in North Carolina, send your notification forms (with a copy to EPA Region 4) to:

• North Carolina Division of Air Quality
  Attn: Patrick Knowlson
  1641 Mail Service Center
  Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1641
  
  For more information, visit the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources website.

For sources in South Carolina, send your notification forms (with a copy to EPA Region 4) to:

South Carolina Dept. of Health and Environmental Control
Attn: Heinz Kaiser
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

How do I find a Qualified Energy Assessor (QEA) in EPA Region 4?

EPA Region 4 has compiled a list of QEA's (see below), as defined in the area source and major source boiler rule. Energy assessors may voluntarily add their names to this list based on a self-determination that they are a QEA, as defined in the rule.  EPA has not verified or reviewed the accuracy of these self-determinations, nor does it warrant that the list is a complete and exhaustive list of all available QEAs. Owners and operators should use sound judgment to verify that the QEA they select has the capability and knowledge to perform the required energy assessment activities for their particular facility.

EPA has compiled this list for informational purposes only to assist the public in identifying possible QEAs to conduct energy assessments, as required by the rule. Inclusion on the list does not imply any endorsement by EPA, its employees or the United States government.  To request to be added to this list, please contact Lee Page at 404-562-9131 or page.lee@epa.gov

List of Qualified Energy Assessors EPA Region 4 (docx) (19.48 KB, August 2016)

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EPA Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin)

For questions, contact Katharina Bellairs at (312) 353-1669.

Where do I send my notification forms?

For sources in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, send your notification forms to:

• U.S. EPA Region 5
  Attn: George Czerniak, Branch Chief
  Air Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (AE-17J)
  77 West Jackson Blvd.
  Chicago, IL 606043507

For sources in Illinois, send your notification forms (with a copy to EPA Region 5) to:

• Illinois EPA
  BOA-MC40
  1021 North Grand Ave., East
  P.O. Box 19276
  Springfield, IL 62794-9276

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EPA Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas)

For questions, contact Richard Barrett at (214) 665-7227.

Where do I send my notification forms?

For sources in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, send your notification forms to:

• Director, Air and Radiation Division
  U.S. EPA Region 6
  1201 Elm Street, Suite 500 
  Dallas, TX 75270

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EPA Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska)

For questions, contact Lisa Hanlon at (913) 551-7599.

Where do I send my notification forms?

For sources in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, send your notification forms to:

• Director, Air and Waste Management Division
  U.S. EPA Region 7

  11201 Renner Blvd
  Lenexa, KS 66219

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EPA Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming)

For questions, call 303-312-6312 or 800-227-8917 (toll-free only in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming) or send an email to r8eisc@epa.gov

Where do I send my notification forms?

For sources in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming, send your notification forms to:

• Director, Air and Toxics Technical Enforcement Program
  U.S. EPA Region 8
  Office of Enforcement, Compliance and Environmental Justice
  1595 Wynkoop Street
  Denver, CO 80202-1129

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EPA Region 9 (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, American Samoa, Guam)

For questions, contact Manny Aquitania at (415) 972-3977.

Where do I send my notification forms?

For sources in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, American Samoa, and Guam, send your notification forms to:

• Director, Air and Toxics Division
  U.S. EPA Region 9
  75 Hawthorne Street
  San Francisco, CA 94105

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EPA Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington)

For questions, contact Heather Valdez (valdez.heather@epa.gov) at (206) 553-6220

Where do I send my notification forms?

For sources in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, send your notification forms to:

U.S. EPA Region 10
Office of Air, Waste and Toxics
Attn: Sara Bent
1200 6th Avenue, Suite 900, Mail Stop: AWT-107
Seattle, WA 98101

How do I find a Qualified Energy Assessor (QEA) in the Northwest?

EPA Region 10 is compiling a list of QEA's (see below), as defined in the area source boiler rule. Energy assessors may voluntarily add their names to this list based on a self-determination that they are a QEA, as defined in the rule.  EPA has not verified or reviewed the accuracy of these self-determinations, nor does it warrant that the list is a complete and exhaustive list of all available QEAs. Owners and operators should use sound judgment to verify that the QEA they select has the capability and knowledge to perform the required energy assessment activities for their particular facility.

EPA has compiled this list for informational purposes only to assist the public in identifying possible QEAs to conduct energy assessments, as required by the rule. Inclusion on the list does not imply any endorsement by EPA, its employees or the United States government.  To request to be added to this list, please contact Heather Valdez at 206-553-6220 or valdez.heather@epa.gov

Table of Self-Determined QEAs - EPA Region 10 (xlsx) (25.51 KB, February 2015)

Qualified energy assessor (QEA) means:

1. Someone who has demonstrated capabilities to evaluate energy savings opportunities for steam generation and major energy using systems, including, but not limited to:
   1. Boiler combustion management.
   2. Boiler thermal energy recovery, including
      1. Conventional feed water economizer,
      2. Conventional combustion air preheater, and
      3. Condensing economizer.
   3. Boiler blowdown thermal energy recovery.
   4. Primary energy resource selection, including
      1. Fuel (primary energy source) switching, and
      2. Applied steam energy versus direct-fired energy versus electricity.
   5. Insulation issues.
   6. Steam trap and steam leak management.
   7. Condensate recovery.
   8. Steam end-use management.
2. Capabilities and knowledge includes, but is not limited to:
   1. Background, experience, and recognized abilities to perform the assessment activities, data analysis, and report preparation.
   2. Familiarity with operating and maintenance practices for steam or process heating systems.
   3. Additional potential steam system improvement opportunities including improving steam turbine operations and reducing steam demand.
   4. Additional process heating system opportunities including effective utilization of waste heat and use of proper process heating methods.
   5. Boiler-steam turbine cogeneration systems.
   6. Industry specific steam end-use systems.

NOTE: The “qualified energy assessor” may be a company employee or outside specialist.