Changes FEM2023 to FEM2024
Summary of Updates to the Higg FEM 4.0 (For FEM 2024)
This summary of updates is to provide a detailed level of content changes from Higg FEM 2023 to Higg FEM 2024 in each Higg FEM section.
The entire How-to-Higg FEM Guide has been reviewed and updated where appropriate to provide as much clarity as possible for all stakeholders to understand the intent and expectations.
Introduction
- Added details on the option to complete Level 2 and 3 questions for facilities that do not achieve Level 1.
- Added information and resources on the Higg FEM Verification process.
1. Facility Site Info
- Provide additional examples to assist in the selection of Facility Type
2. Permits
- Provide additional guidance to assist in answering the question “Is a Permit Required?”
3.EMS
4. Energy
5. Water
6. Wastewater
- Added clarification that blowdown water from boilers or compressors is considered domestic wastewater in the Higg FEM.
- Added additional selection options for wastewater treatment type and location for wastewater treated by septic systems.
7. Air Emissions
8. Waste
- No significant updates.
9. Chemicals
- Added new applicability question related to chemicals use to better apply relevant questions based on chemical use. NEW Applicability question:
- Does your facility only use Minimal Chemicals (liquid and gaseous fuels, over the counter chemicals, maintenance chemicals for factory up-keep) onsite
- Does your facility only use Minimal Chemicals (liquid and gaseous fuels, over the counter chemicals, maintenance chemicals for factory up-keep) onsite
10. Higg FEM Glossary
- Reviewed and Update FEM Glossary where necessary.
11. Appendix A: FEM Foundations
- Added new questions that are applicable to FEM Foundations.