June 2, 2026
8:00AM - 9:00AM

Environment: Air Track

Netting Gains: Making NSR Applicability Work in the Chemical Industry

Robynn Andracsek

This session will provide a clear roadmap for evaluating NSR applicability within the chemical industry, with a practical focus on how netting can be effectively applied to manage permitting outcomes.

Topics will include: *Understanding baseline emissions and how to establish credible records for chemical processes. *Step-by-step approaches to determining NSR applicability for common industry scenarios such as unit modifications, flare improvements, and process expansions. *The mechanics of netting: how to calculate contemporaneous changes, document emission decreases, and defend decisions during agency review. Case studies will be discussed where strategic netting avoided unnecessary major NSR permitting, reducing both timelines and costs. Attendees will leave with practical tools to improve project planning, anticipate agency concerns, and integrate netting analyses early in project development.

Whether you are an environmental manager, engineer, or compliance officer, this session will sharpen your ability to navigate NSR with confidence and keep chemical plant projects on track.