NSPS OOOOa applies to oil and gas facilities constructed, modified or reconstructed after September 18, 2015. The rule controls venting and fugitive emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane from oil and gas production, processing, transmission, and storage sectors. The rule has specific emission control standards for various equipment and processes. The rule also has testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

This blog addresses the OOOOa annual reporting.

NSPS OOOOa Annual Report Due Date

The NSPS OOOOa annual report is due October 31 each year.

The reporting period is not on a calendar year basis. The reporting period for the report due on October 31, 2022, covers the compliance period of August 2, 2021 – August 1, 2022.

Depending on the State regulatory agency, Part 70/Title V permitted facilities may include the

NSPS OOOO/OOOOa required report in the Part 70/Title V annual reports which is typically due

by March 31 each year covering the previous calendar year. Check with your State regulatory agency and EPA regional office to determine how this can be accomplished.

EPA NSPS OOOOa CEDRI Report Submission

NSPS OOOOa annual reports must be submitted to the EPA via the CEDRI system (see rules in 60.5420a(b)(11)). CEDRI stands for Compliance and Emissions Data Reporting Interface. CEDRI is an EPA online system used to electronically submit reports to EPA based on regulations in 40 CFR Parts 60, 62 and 63.

A user accesses CEDRI using their EPA CDX account. CDX accounts are available for preparers of reports and for report certifiers.

NSPS OOOOa Report Required Form

The Excel spreadsheet named “part_60_subpart_ooooa_-_60.5420ab_annual_report_v3.xlsm” must be used for the submission. The Excel spreadsheet is arranged with a series of tabs where the user will enter data for the various emission sources their facilities.

The user only enters data for facilities and emissions sources that have reporting requirements in NSPS OOOOa. Multiple facilities can be reported in the same spreadsheet. Complete the data for the requirements that apply to your facilities.

The latest version of the required report form is Version 3. This spreadsheet dated 4/8/2021 was available for download from the CEDRI website.

State Environmental Agency NSPS OOOOa Report Submission

Check with your specific State environmental agency on whether a hardcopy or other electronic report format is required. Reporting via the CEDRI system may meet the reporting requirement for some State environmental agencies other State’s require a hardcopy report.

 

Cimarron – Who We Are

Cimarron’s vision is to work with our clients to create a cleaner environment.

The company engineers and manufactures environmental, production and process equipment for the upstream, midstream and downstream energy industries, as well as environmental control solutions for biogas at wastewater facilities, digester tanks and landfills.

Cimarron offers our customers the know-how and environmental expertise to meet the environmental standards of today and tomorrow. Cimarron is committed to bring value to the Energy industry and their shareholders based on our financial strength, experienced personnel, and engineering capabilities.

As a company, we thrive every day to make a difference through innovation (e.g. ESG), customer focus, and operational efficiency. In addition to being present in all major regions in the US, Cimarron serves more than 45 countries around the world, ranging from offshore to desert. From key operational centers in the United States, Italy and the United Arab Emirates, Cimarron offers ongoing service and support through its own field service personnel and strategic third-party partners, creating a cleaner environment for our customers and their shareholders.

Since its founding in the mid-1970’s in Oklahoma, the company’s product offering has expanded from production equipment to include the largest line of environmental solutions that capture or incinerate fugitive vapors. With the acquisitions of HY-BON/EDI in 2019 and AEREON (including Jordan Technologies) in 2020, Cimarron has added strong brands, products, and services to its portfolio.

Please contact us to learn more about our products and services and about all our ESG solutions at sales@cimarron.com or visit our website www.cimarron.com.