Visible Emissions Professional Services
Expert visible emissions support for organizational compliance needs
Compliance Assurance Associates, Inc. (CAA) is an expert in 40 CFR 60 Appendix A, Method 9, Method 22, 203A, 203B, and 203C. With over 60 years of combined experience in the opacity industry, CAA is equipped to provide a wide range of services related to VEO.
Compliance Support
CAA's air quality compliance experts assist organizations in developing new compliance plans, as well as evaluating and updating existing compliance efforts. CAA's staff helps organizations navigate the complex Clean Air Act regulations and establish a practical air quality compliance plan.
Opacity Law-Related Issues
CAA is available for consultation on issues related to Notices of Violation (NOV). CAA's expert VEO staff can review the NOV, opacity observations, and related documentation to assist in building a defensible response.
Visible Emissions Readings
CAA's certified observers conduct on-site visible emissions observations in accordance with EPA Method 9, Method 22, and related methods. CAA provides thorough documentation and reporting to support permit compliance and regulatory recordkeeping requirements.
EPA Method 9 Form Instructions
Completing Method 9 forms correctly is critical to maintaining defensible opacity records. CAA's opacity experts guide observers through the process of accurately completing Method 9 field data forms in accordance with EPA requirements.
Whether the choice is in-person, virtual reality, or private smoke school training, CAA handles the administration to keep observers certified.
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