by Chad Bourque | May 28, 2026 | LDAR & Compliance
If you hold a Title V permit, you already know the drill: leak detection and repair is almost certainly part of your life. But a lot of facilities don’t have Title V. They run on a synthetic minor permit, a state minor source permit, or a general air permit —... 
by Chad Bourque | May 24, 2026 | LDAR & Compliance
A Bay Area Air Quality Management District study tested what happens when a Method 21 probe is held one centimeter off a valve’s component interface instead of right at it, and the results should make any LDAR program manager uncomfortable. At that distance,... 
by Chad Bourque | Mar 15, 2026 | LDAR & Compliance
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently moved to roll back stricter mercury and air toxics standards affecting coal-fired power plants. The regulatory change has drawn attention across the environmental and energy sectors because of its potential... 
by Chad Bourque | Mar 11, 2025 | LDAR & Compliance
Let’s be honest… The world of LDAR audits can be a bit of a jungle. You’ve got regulations to navigate, technologies to understand, and a whole lot of companies vying for your business. Over the years, I’ve seen it all – the good, the bad, and... 
by Chad Bourque | Mar 8, 2025 | LDAR & Compliance
Surviving a Consent Decree for LDAR Compliance In the world of industrial compliance, few events are as challenging and transformative as navigating a Consent Decree for Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR). For companies striving to meet stringent environmental... 
by Chad Bourque | May 23, 2024 | LDAR & Compliance
Introduction Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) companies play a crucial role in maintaining environmental standards by identifying and mitigating fugitive emissions in various industries. If you’re looking to advance your career within an LDAR company, there are...