Regulations and Compliance

Government often plays a large role in shaping business nationally and globally.  As one country changes regulations, another is affected when they trade together.  Recently, we have seen regulations becoming more focused on the environmental impact of manufacturing companies.  For this reason, we’ve compiled some information on the regulations that we feel are most directly impacting manufacturers emitting or working with gases and flow.

Kyoto Protocol		U.S. Federal Clean Air Act (FCAA)
On December 11, 1997, the Kyoto Protocol was adopted in Kyoto, Japan, and entered into effect on February 16, 2005. The method for implementation of the Protocol was decided upon at the Conference of the Parties 7 (COP 7) in Marrakesh, …   Read more >>		The Federal Clean Air Act (FCAA) requires the U.S. EPA to set national ambient air quality standards to ensure public health. State agencies, as well as regional and metropolitan air quality management districts are responsible for ensuring… Read more >>
Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)		U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Clean Development Mechanism affected every country that has ratified the Kyoto Protocol.  Not every industrialized nation can meet their targets in such a small amount of time.  It takes time to institute changes.  Therefore, … Read more >>		The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Title 40 CFR Part 98, revolves around topics pertaining to the protection of the environment.  Part 98 states the laws regarding mandatory reporting of greenhouse gases (GHGs).  Various … Read more >>
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)
Now two new independent bureaus - the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) - will carry out the offshore energy management and safety and environmental oversight missions that were under the jurisdiction of the BOEMRE. The BOEM and BSEE play a key role in... Read more >>
Compliance
With all of these new regulations, companies must keep up with what is required for compliance.  In this case, regulations are seeking to monitor, limit or reduce the emission of gases.  In order to limit or reduce the emission of gases, it is necessary to measure the current and future emissions in order to assess progress.  In some cases, regulations set limits on emissions that, if surpasses, a fine must be paid.  In other cases, monitoring and reporting emissions data are the only requirements.  In both cases, manufacturers must find a proper method to monitor their gas emissions in order to comply. In both of these cases, Fox Thermal Gas Mass Flowmeters help manufacturers to comply.  Our meters accurately measure the flow of gases, have a no moving parts design, are easy to install, and provide customers with an easy and accurate way of collecting the data that is required.  Fox meters can measure a variety of gases and mixed gases, display a variety of flow units, and perform reliably and accurately. Most recently, the U.S. EPA released the final ruling on Title 40 CFR Part 98 Subpart W.  Thousands of U.S. companies involved in the Oil & Gas sector are being affected by this regulation.  The required monitoring of Greenhouse Gas Emissions that Subpart W covers has lead the affected companies to seek the proper monitoring equipment for their vent and flare emissions that must be reported.  Fox Thermal Instruments has received many questions regarding this regulation and the part that Thermal Gas Mass Flowmeters can play in helping them.  In answer to these questions, we have released an announcement that will help answer these questions in detail.