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Clean Air Markets Division Updates Part 75 Policy Manual

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On September 28, 2020 the Clean Air Markets Division (CAMD) posted an update to the Part 75 Emissions Monitoring Technical Q&A (also known as the ‘Part 75 Policy Manual’) that contains five new questions and two revised questions. You can access the new and updated questions here.

The new questions center around Like-Kind monitors, Low Mass Emitters (LME) and Part 75 Appendix D Fuel Flowmeters. The most notable question, Question 23.22, provides clarification on the minimum data capture requirements for Appendix D certifiable fuel flowmeters. EPA has now stated that each fuel flowmeter must meet the minimum data capture requirement for continuous monitoring systems in 75.10(d)(1), the same requirement for CEMS.Read more »

Managing DAS & CEMS Systems: Top 5 Challenges and Solutions

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Updated Original Post Dated: April 23, 2019

Compliance Managers can only be effective if the data they’re accessing is current and thorough. Multiple regulations coming into play, outdated DAS, or incomplete testing are just some of the many challenges Compliance Managers face.

When overcoming these challenges, if you document the solutions the lessons learned can be invaluable tools for future reference and training new employees. With that in mind, we’ve assembled the top 5 challenges faced when managing DAS and CEMS systems — and recommended solutions to address the issue.

Challenge: Late or Incomplete QA Test
Solution: Be Proactive with Tracking QA Test Deadlines

Missed or incomplete testing can result in excessive downtime. Excessive downtimes can be very expensive for sources in trading programs such as ARP, SIP, CSAPR, and RGGI. One way to combat these challenges is to be proactive with tracking QA test deadlines – don’t wait for ECMPS to tell you. Having a thorough understanding of what qualifies for an extension and/or grace period can help ensure you’re conducting and submitting information on time.

The CEMLink 6 compliance calendar and QA test deadline features allow users to track and monitor Part 60 ongoing QA tests in addition to inspection and site-specific operating limits (SSOL) required by many MACT regulations. Learn how to use these helpful tools in this pre-recorded webinar, available for download here.Read more »

5 Tips for Managing a CEMS and DAHS With Limited Resources

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Updated Original Post Dated: November 14, 2018

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VIM Technologies recognizes the complications that come with managing a Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) and Data Acquisition and Handling System (DAHS) with limited resources. Outside of our flagship products CEMLink 6 and COMPAS, designed specifically for the collection, monitoring, management, and reporting of plant emission data; we are constantly looking for innovative ways to improve systems management for our clients and colleagues. Here are five tips our team has put together for combating resource challenges at your workplace:

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CEMLink6 Version 6.1.747 Now Available

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Version 6.1.747 of CEMLink6 is now available. Updates are available to those with an active maintenance contract.

If you would like more information, or to update your CEMLink6 system to this version, please contact VIM Support at 410-859-5455.

For more information on our maintenance and support services, please contact Eva Fewster at 410-859-5455 or eva.fewster@vimtechnologies.com.