Washington State Implementation Plan

Infrastructure SIP Revision

for the 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide, 2008 Ozone, and 

1997, 2006, and 2012 Fine Particulate Matter 

National Ambient Air Quality Standards

September 2014

14-02-011
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Publication and Contact Information

This report available on the Department of Ecology’s website at 

https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/summarypages/1402011.html

For more information, contact:

Air Quality Program

P.O. Box 47600 

Olympia, WA 98504-7600 

Washington State Department of Ecology - www.ecy.wa.gov

For special accommodations or documents in alternate format, call (360) 407-6800, 711 (relay service), or 

877-833-6341 (TTY).
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Infrastructure SIP Revision for the 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide, 2008 

Ozone, and 1997, 2006, and 2012 Fine Particulate Matter 

National Ambient Air Quality Standards

by

Washington State Department of Ecology

Air Quality Program

Olympia, Washington
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Table of Contents

List of Figures and Tables.............................................................................................................................. v

Executive Summary...................................................................................................................................... vi

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................7

Regulations Proposed to be Included in the SIP.......................................................................................7

Regulations Recently Submitted in the SIP...............................................................................................7

Washington’s Legal Authority...................................................................................................................9

NAAQS Overview ....................................................................................................................................10

Area Designations and Compliance with the Standard ..........................................................................11

Section 110(a)(2) Elements.........................................................................................................................15

§110(a)(2)(A) Emission limits and other control measures....................................................................16

§110(a)(2)(B) Ambient air quality monitoring and data analysis system ...............................................19

§110(a)(2)(C) Program to enforce control measures, regulate modification and construction of 

stationary sources and a permit program ..............................................................................................22

§110(a)(2)(D) Pollution transport ..........................................................................................................23

§110(a)(2)(E) Adequate personnel, funding and authority to carry out plan; comply with state boards; 

oversee local and regional governmental agencies................................................................................23

§110(a)(2)(F) Stationary source emissions monitoring and reporting system.......................................25

§110(a)(2)(G) Authority to declare air pollution emergency and notify public......................................26

§110(a)(2)(H) Future SIP revisions..........................................................................................................28

§110(a)(2)(J) §121 consultation; §127 public notification; and PSD and visibility protection ...............29

§110(a)(2)(K) Air quality modeling / data...............................................................................................29

§110(a)(2)(L) Major stationary source permitting fees..........................................................................30

§110(a)(2)(M) Consultation and participation........................................................................................31

Appendix A: NO2, O3, and PM2.5 NAAQS .....................................................................................................33

Appendix B: Response to Comments and Public Involvement Materials...................................................36

Works Cited.................................................................................................................................................43
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List of Figures and Tables

Figures

Figure 1 “U.S. NO2 Air Quality Trend, 1980 - 2012” ...................................................................................13

Figure 2 “2013 O3 8-hour Design Values” ...................................................................................................13

Figure 3 “2013 PM2.5 24-hour Design Values”.............................................................................................14

Figure 4 “2013 PM2.5 Annual Design Values” ..............................................................................................14

Tables

Table 1 “2010 NO2, 2008 O3, and 1997, 2006, and 2012 PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards” 11
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Executive Summary

Ecology proposes a revision to an air quality plan called a State Implementation Plan (SIP). The part of 

the plan being revised is for the infrastructure (or basic framework, including legal authority and 

resources) to maintain, enforce, and implement federal standards (National Ambient Air Quality 

Standards or NAAQS) for nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and fine particle pollution. The proposed revision will 

add Ecology’s existing requirement that permits will be issued only after permit fees are paid.

This infrastructure SIP revision covers the following NAAQS: 

• 2010 primary (health-based) 1-hour nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

• 2008 primary and secondary (welfare-based) 8-hour ozone (O3)

• 1997 and 2006 primary and secondary 24-hour fine particles (PM2.5)

• 1997 primary and secondary annual fine particles (PM2.5)

• 2012 primary annual fine particles (PM2.5)

Ecology recently submitted SIP revisions to EPA updating statewide ambient air standards, general air 

quality regulations, and solid fuel burning devices. These revisions provided the needed support to 

demonstrate Washington’s compliance with the infrastructure SIP requirements for nitrogen dioxide, 

ozone, and fine particle pollution.

Ecology is including an existing rule provision that requires each major stationary source to pay permit 

fees to cover the full cost of a permit. Approved SIP provisions are federally enforceable by EPA and 

citizens, the same way as rules that are already included in the SIP.
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Introduction

EPA sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to protect public health and welfare, and to 

prevent adverse effects from air pollutants under authority of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The CAA requires 

that states review their rules and programs approved in the State Implementation Plan (SIP) each time a 

NAAQS is established or revised. This requirement stems from Section 110(a)(1) and (2) of the CAA and 

directs states to show they have the authority and means to enforce, implement and maintain these

new or revised standards. States do this by submitting SIP revisions often referred to as “infrastructure

state implementation plans.” These infrastructure SIPs provide assurances of state resources and 

authorities. Where necessary, the infrastructure SIPs establish the basic state programs to implement, 

maintain, and enforce new or revised standards. Often, these SIPs simply reaffirm that the appropriate 

framework exists for any new NAAQS. 

This SIP submittal addresses the following new or revised NAAQS:

• 2010 primary 1-hour nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

• 2008 primary and secondary 8-hour ozone (O3)

• 1997 and 2006 24-hour fine particles (PM2.5)

• 1997 primary and secondary annual fine particles (PM2.5)

• 2012 primary annual fine particles (PM2.5)

Washington’s air quality program is well established and provides the basis for compliance with these

NAAQS. Washington has already addressed many elements of Section 110(a)(2)(A)-(M) in the approved 

SIP or recently submitted SIP revisions. Most of Washington’s basic infrastructure requirements, 

including, but not limited to, permitting programs, fees, personnel and funding, boards and conflict of 

interest, equally apply to all NAAQS. This SIP revision may reiterate and reinforce some of these 

previously submitted and approved elements.

Regulations Proposed to be Included in the SIP

In this SIP submittal, Ecology proposes to include a new subsection, WAC 173-400-111(3)(i), in the SIP. 

The subsection is pertinent to element 110(a)(2)(L), which requires the SIP to include requirements for 

each major stationary source to pay permitting fees to cover the cost of reviewing, approving, 

implementing, and enforcing a permit. For more details, see discussion in §110(a)(2)(L) Major stationary 

source permitting fees.

Regulations Recently Submitted in the SIP

Ecology submitted the following new or revised regulations to EPA for approval in the SIP:

• Chapter 173-476 WAC, Ambient Air Quality Standards

Ecology submitted the new chapter 173-476 WAC, a statewide rule, to EPA for inclusion in the 

SIP in November 2013. This SIP revision updates ambient air quality standards for carbon 

monoxide, lead, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, particulate matter and sulfur dioxide. This rule
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supports infrastructure SIP requirements for all NAAQS. EPA approved this SIP revision on 

March 4, 20141

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• Chapter 173-433 WAC, Solid Fuel Burning Devices

Ecology submitted the revised chapter 173-433 WAC, a statewide rule, to EPA for inclusion in 

the SIP in January 2014. The updated rule helps to reduce particulate matter in areas affected 

by wood smoke. This SIP revision supports infrastructure SIP requirements for particulate 

matter pollutants. EPA approved this SIP revision on May 9, 20142

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• Chapter 173-400 WAC, General Air Quality Regulations

On January 23, 2014, Ecology submitted updated portions of chapter 173-400 WAC to EPA for 

inclusion in the SIP3

. The SIP revision applies to all NAAQS. The updated provisions include:

o revisions to Ecology’s new source review and prevention of significant deterioration 

programs;

o a clarification of the relationship between Local Air Authority and Ecology regulations;

o updated adoption by references dates for EPA rules; as well as, 

o various housekeeping and clarification revisions.

 1 See 79 FR 12077 at: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-03-04/pdf/2014-04615.pdf 2 See 79 FR 26628 at: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-05-09/pdf/2014-10581.pdf 3 See submittal documents at: https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1302039.html. 
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Washington’s Legal Authority

The Code of Federal Regulations4 requires states to demonstrate that the State has the necessary legal 

authority under State law to adopt and implement the plan. This section fulfills this requirement. The 

laws and citations to the laws provided in this submittal illustrate and support Washington’s authority to 

implement, maintain, and enforce the NAAQS.

The state legislature enacted Washington’s first Clean Air Act (Act) in 1967. The Act is codified at 

Chapter 70.94 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). The Act sets out a number of different 

policies and required actions. It specifies:

• the basic hierarchy of regulatory agencies in the state

• the preference for local air pollution control authorities

• requirements for:

o permitting of new sources

o the issuance of air operating permits for some existing sources

o control of open, agricultural, and silvicultural burning

o commute trip reduction requirements

o control of emissions from wood burning appliances (wood fired stoves and heaters)

Under the Act, two state agencies and activated local clean air agencies (LCAAs) have general authority 

to adopt enforceable emission standards and limitations and other measures necessary for the 

attainment and maintenance of NAAQS. The two state agencies include:

• Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology)

• Energy Facilities Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC)

Presently, seven activated LCAAs cover 21 out of 39 counties and some 90 percent of the state’s 

population. These LCAAs include:

• Benton Clean Air Agency (BCAA)

• Northwest Clean Air Agency (NWCAA)

• Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA)

• Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA)

• Spokane Region Clean Air Agency (SRCAA)

• Southwest Clean Air Agency (SWCAA)

• Yakima Region Clean Air Agency (YRCAA)

Ecology’s and LCAAs’ authorities are listed in: 

• RCW 70.94.331 “Powers and duties of department.” This statutory provision authorizes Ecology 

to adopt rules, and air quality and emission standards to implement the Act’s programs and 

requirements. Ecology is authorized to adopt statewide rules and set minimum emission 

standards. Per the Governor’s letter from March 20, 1980, the Governor delegated the 

 4 40 CFR part 51, Appendix V: Criteria for Determining the Completeness of Plan Submissions
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responsibility and authority to submit all amendments to the State implementation Plan to the 

Director of Ecology.

• RCW 70.94.141 “Air pollution control authority – Powers and duties of activated authority.” This 

statutory provision authorizes local air pollution authorities to adopt their own rules and 

regulations, and issue orders implementing Washington’s Clean Air Act.

EFSEC’s activities are governed by chapter 80.50 RCW. EFSEC’s powers are listed in RCW 80.50.040 

“Energy facility site evaluation council – Powers enumerated” authorizing EFSEC to adopt rules and 

regulations and issue permits for new construction, reconstruction, or enlargement or operation of 

energy facilities.

In the case of permitting stationary sources of air pollution, the Act’s intent is that local clean air 

agencies, EFSEC, and Ecology are primarily responsible for implementing programs and rules to control 

air pollution.

In addition to the Act and chapter 80.50 RCW, Washington also relies on a number of other state laws in 

implementing its air quality program. These laws include: 

• Chapter 34.05 RCW: Administrative procedure act

• Chapter 42.17 RCW: Public disclosure act

• Chapter 42.30 RCW: Open public meetings act

• Chapter 43.21A RCW: Department of ecology

The laws listed above are the same versions of laws that were provided to EPA for reference as a part of 

the Infrastructure SIP Certification for the 1997 8-hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard in 

January 20125

. Some changes were made to the Act. None of the changes since this last SIP submittal 

are relevant to Washington’s authority to control NO2 and O3 emissions. For PM2.5 emissions, the 

changes resulted in the SIP strengthening revision of chapter 173-433, which EPA approved on 

May 9, 20142

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NAAQS Overview

NAAQS are set under Section 109 of the Clean Air Act. Regulatory information about NAAQS is contained 

in the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR Part 501). EPA sets two types of NAAQS:

1. Primary standards set limits to protect public health, including the health of sensitive 

populations such as asthmatics, children, and the elderly.

2. Secondary standards set limits to protect public welfare, including protection against decreased 

visibility, damage to animals, crops, vegetation, and buildings.

 5 “Infrastructure SIP Certification for the 1997 8-hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard” is at 

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/sips/plans/infrastructure.htm; approved on May 24, 2012 (77 FR 30902).
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Each standard is measured in one of three ways:

• Parts per million (ppm) by volume

• Parts per billion (ppb) by volume

• Micrograms per cubic meter of air (μg/m3

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Table 1 below shows the standards that are addressed in this SIP submittal. (Note: PM2.5 NAAQS levels

that require an infrastructure SIP submittal are underlined.) For a description of each pollutant and 

NAAQS, see Appendix A: NO2, O3, and PM2.5 NAAQS.

Table 1 “2010 NO2, 2008 O3, and 1997, 2006, and 2012 PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards”

Primary /

Secondary

Averaging 

time Level Form of the standard

2010 

NO2

Primary 1-hour 100 ppb 3-year average of the 98th percentile of the 

annual distribution of daily maximum 1-hour 

average concentrations

2008 

O3

Primary & 

Secondary

8-hour 0.075 ppm Annual fourth-highest daily maximum 8-hour

concentration, averaged over 3 years

In μg/m3

1997 2006 2012

1997, 2006, and 

2012 PM2.5

Primary & 

Secondary

24-hour 65 35 35 98th percentile, averaged over 3 years6

Primary Annual 15.0 15.0 12.0 Annual arithmetic mean, averaged over 3 

years7

Secondary Annual 15.0 15.0 15.0 Annual arithmetic mean, averaged over 3 

years

Area Designations and Compliance with the Standard

2010 Nitrogen Dioxide NAAQS

On January 20, 2012, EPA designated all areas of the country, comprising Washington’s six Air Quality 

Control Regions (AQCRs), as “unclassifiable/attainment” for the 2010 NO2 NAAQS. EPA acknowledged 

that the existing NO2 network does not provide adequate evidence to determine whether or not the 

new NAAQS is met in all areas and there currently is no evidence of violations anywhere in the country. 

EPA intends to redesignate areas, as appropriate, after sufficient air quality data are available from the 

new monitoring network.

Historically, atmospheric concentrations of NO2 have been declining nationwide (see Figure 1).

 6 The level of the 24-hour standard is defined as an integer (zero decimal places) as determined by rounding. For 

example, a 3-year average 98th percentile concentration of 35.49 μg/m3 would round to 35 μg/m3 and thus meet the 

24-hour standard and a 3-year average of 35.50 μg/m3 would round to 36 and, hence, violate the 24-hour standard 

(40 CFR part 50 Appendix N).

7 In 2006, EPA tightened the constraints on the spatial averaging criteria by further limiting the conditions under 

which some areas may average measurements from multiple community-oriented monitors to determine compliance 

(see 71 FR 61165-61167).
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2008 Ozone NAAQS

Based on 2010-2012 monitoring data, EPA designated all areas in Washington as 

unclassifiable/attainment for the 2008 8-hour O3 NAAQS. Washington’s O3 design values for 2013 (2011-

2013 monitoring data) are also below the 2008 O3 standard (Figure 2).

1997, 2006, and 2012 Fine Particulate Matter NAAQS

For the 1997 24-hour PM2.5 standard, EPA designated all areas of Washington as 

unclassifiable/attainment. The designations became effective in 2004.

For the 2006 24-hour PM2.5 standard, EPA finalized designations in December 2009. One area in 

Washington, Tacoma in Pierce County, was designated nonattainment for the 2006 24-hour PM2.5 

standard of 35 μg/m3. The rest of the state was classified attainment/unclassifiable. Tacoma 

nonattainment area is within the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency jurisdiction. Tacoma’s high values of 

PM2.5 are caused primarily by residential wood burning – more than half of the fine particle pollution 

measured in Tacoma during the fall and wintertime is from wood smoke, with another 25 percent from 

diesel and gasoline vehicles. PSCAA convened a task force and undertook an extensive public outreach 

to bring the pollution levels down. PM2.5 values have since decreased. Based on the 2009-2011 air 

quality monitoring data, EPA determined that the Tacoma nonattainment area has clean data for the 

2006 24-hour PM2.5 standard (77 FR 53772, September 4, 2012). EPA’s determination relieves the area 

from the requirement to submit an attainment demonstration, associated reasonably available control 

measures, a reasonable further progress plan, contingency measures, and other planning State 

Implementation Plan requirements. PSCAA and Ecology are developing support documents and a 

maintenance plan to request EPA redesignate the area to attainment.

For the 2012 annual PM2.5 standard, EPA plans to determine area designation status by December 12, 

2014. Washington submitted its recommendations for area designations on December 6, 20138

. Based 

on the monitoring data, Washington recommended EPA designate Clark, King, Pierce, Snohomish, 

Spokane, and Yakima counties as attainment, and the rest of the state as unclassifiable9

.

Presently, based on 2011-2013 monitoring data from the PM2.5 NAAQS compliance monitors, the 2013 

design values are below the PM2.5 standards. See Figure 3 “2013 PM2.5 24-hour Design Values” and 

Figure 4 “2013 PM2.5 Annual Design Values.”

 8 http://www.epa.gov/airquality/particlepollution/designations/2012standards/rec/r10warec1.pdf 9 http://www.epa.gov/pmdesignations/2012standards/state.htm
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Figure 1 “U.S. NO2 Air Quality Trend, 1980 - 2012”

Figure 2 “2013 O3 8-hour Design Values”
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Figure 3 “2013 PM2.5 24-hour Design Values”

Figure 4 “2013 PM2.5 Annual Design Values”
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Section 110(a)(2) Elements

The infrastructure SIP must address the requirements under sections 110(a)(1) and 110(a)(2) of the 

Clean Air Act (CAA). Section 110(a)(1) requires this plan to be submitted to EPA after a reasonable 

public notice and comment period, and within three years after the promulgation of a national ambient 

air quality standard (or any revision thereof). Section 110(a)(2) lists specific infrastructure elements: 

A. Emission limits and other control measures

B. Ambient air quality monitoring and data analysis system

C. Program to enforce control measures, regulate modification and construction of 

stationary sources and a permit program

D. Interstate pollution transport*

E. Adequate personnel, funding and authority to carry our plan; comply with state boards; 

oversee local and regional governmental agencies

F. Stationary source emissions monitoring and reporting system

G. Authority to declare air pollution emergency and notify public

H. Future SIP revisions

I. Nonattainment areas*

J. §121 consultation; §127 public notification; and PSD and visibility protection

K. Air quality modeling / data

L. Major stationary source permitting fees

M. Consultation / participation by affected local entities

*This submittal does not address some elements listed under section 110(a)(2). These elements are: 

• Section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) pertains to interstate transport and is also known as a Good Neighbor 

provision. In 2013 in EME Homer City v. EPA, the D.C. Circuit Court ruled that a state is not 

required to submit a 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) SIP until EPA defines a state’s obligation under that 

provision. On April 29, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed that ruling stating 10 that once 

EPA sets a new or revises an existing standard, a state has to develop a SIP that would address 

the Good Neighbor provision. This requirement will be addressed separately from this submittal.

• Section 110(a)(2)(I), which pertains to the nonattainment planning requirements of the Title I, 

Part D of the Clean Air. As noted in the 2013 infrastructure SIP guidance document (USEPA, 

2013), EPA does not expect infrastructure SIP submissions to address subsection 110(a)(2)(I). 

The specific SIP submissions for designated nonattainment areas, as required under CAA title I 

part D, are subject to a different submission schedule than those for section 110 infrastructure 

elements and will be reviewed and acted upon through a separate process. Air agencies do not 

need to address Element I in an infrastructure SIP submission.

Below is a discussion showing how Ecology satisfies the required elements of the section 110(a)(2)(A)-

(M) of the Clean Air Act.

 10 http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/13pdf/12-1182_bqm1.pdf
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§110(a)(2)(A) Emission limits and other control measures

Element summary: Include enforceable emission limitations (permits and other control measures, means, 

or techniques (including economic incentives such as fees, marketable permits, and auctions of emissions 

rights), as well as schedules and timetables for compliance as may be necessary or appropriate to meet 

the applicable requirements of this Act.

Washington primarily imposes NO2, O3, and PM2.5 emission limitations through its permitting programs. 

In Washington’s 1997 ozone NAAQS and 2008 lead NAAQS infrastructure SIP revisions, Washington 

relied on the existing SIP, codified in 40 CFR part 52, subpart WW, to show that Washington had 

adequate general regulatory and statutory authority for its minor source permitting program to ensure 

protection of those NAAQS. For major sources, Washington relied on the Federal Implementation Plan 

(FIP) in place to implement the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program (40 CFR 52.2497). 

EPA approved the 1997 ozone NAAQS infrastructure SIP revision on May 24, 2012 (77 FR 30902) and 

proposed to approve the 2008 lead NAAQS infrastructure SIP revision on May 14, 2014 (79 FR 275233).

In order to ensure that the current SIP covers all relevant NAAQS, including the 2010 NO2, 2008 O3, and

1997, 2006, and 2012 PM2.5 standards, Washington submitted chapter 173-476 WAC “Ambient Air 

Quality Standards”, adopted on November 21, 2013, for approval in the SIP. EPA approved chapter 173-

476 WAC in the SIP on March 3, 2014 (79 FR 12077).

In January 2014, Washington submitted an update to chapter 173-400 WAC “General Regulations for Air 

Pollution Sources.” This SIP revision includes updates to the minor source permitting program and seeks

EPA approval of Washington’s major source PSD and nonattainment new source review programs. 

While Washington awaits EPA action on the chapter 173-400 WAC submittal, the existing SIP provisions 

codified in 40 CFR part 52, subpart WW continue to meet the emission limitation and control measure 

requirements of CAA 110(a)(2)(A).

Washington also has additional SIP-approved ozone, fine particulate matter, and source-specific SIPapproved regulations. They include:

Additional O3 requirements:

• Chapter 173-422 WAC “Motor Vehicle Emission Inspection” (State adopted date 6/3/93; EPA 

effective date 9/25/96; 61 FR 50235)

• Chapter 173-490 WAC “Emission Standards and Controls for Sources Emitting Volatile Organic 

Compounds” (State adopted date 3/22/91; EPA effective date 7/12/93; 58 FR 37426)

• Chapter 173-492 WAC “Motor Fuel Specifications for Oxygenated Gasoline” (State adopted date

10/19/96; EPA effective date 4/30/97; 62 FR 23363)

Additional PM2.5 requirements:

• Chapter 173-425 WAC “Open Burning” (State adopted date 3/20/93; EPA effective date 6/2/95; 

60 FR 28726)

• Chapter 173-430 WAC “Burning of Field and Forage and Turf Grasses Grown for Seed” (State 

adopted date 3/20/93; EPA effective date 6/2/95; 60 FR 28726)
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• Chapter 173-435 WAC “Emergency Episode Plan” (State adopted date 3/20/93; EPA effective 

date 6/2/95; 60 FR 28726)

• 1998 Smoke Management Plan (State adopted date 11/5/99; EPA effective date 6/11/03; 68 FR 

23228)

• Chapter 173-433 WAC “Solid Fuel Burning Devices” (State adopted date 1/23/2014; EPA 

effective date 6/9/2014; 79 FR 26628)

Residential wood smoke can be a significant source of PM2.5 in many communities. This recent 

SIP update, among other changes, authorizes a lower PM2.5 burn ban trigger level for 

nonattainment and at risk areas, and allows participating city, county, and health department 

officials to assist local clean air agencies in enforcement activities during burn ban episodes. 

While the changes to chapter 173-433 WAC were initiated primarily to address subpart D 

nonattainment requirements, these changes will have tangible benefits across the State of 

Washington.

Source-specific regulations that apply to all NAAQS:

• Chapter 173-405 WAC “Kraft Pulp Mills” (State adopted date 3/22/91; EPA effective date

1/15/93; 58 FR 4578)

• Chapter 173-410 WAC “Sulfite Pulping Mills” (State adopted date 3/22/91; EPA effective date

1/15/93; 58 FR 4578)

• Chapter 173-415 WAC “Primary Aluminum Plants” (State adopted date 3/22/91; EPA effective 

date 1/15/93; 58 FR 4578)

• Chapter 173-434 WAC “Solid Waste Incinerator Facilities” (State adopted date 3/22/91; EPA 

effective date 1/15/93; 58 FR 4578)

Washington’s Clean Air Act addresses various components of the state’s emissions control measures and 

permitting programs, and apply to all NAAQS. The following references to the state statutory 

requirements demonstrate how the state law supports SIP-approved rules:

• RCW 70.94.152 Notice may be required of construction of proposed new contaminant source —

Submission of plans — Approval, disapproval — Emission control — "De minimis new sources" 

defined.

• RCW 70.94.153 Existing stationary source — Replacement or substantial alteration of emission 

control technology.

• RCW 70.94.153 RACT requirements.

• RCW 70.94.155 Control of emissions – Bubble concept – Schedule of compliance.

• RCW 70.94.161 Operating permits for air contaminant sources — Generally — Fees, report to 

legislature.

• RCW 70.94.162 Annual Fees from Operating Permit Program.11

• RCW 70.94.163 Source categories not required to have a permit – Recommendations.

 11 In 2014, Washington State Legislature revised a requirement to submit reports to the Legislature. This change 

does not affect Washington’s ability to implement emissions control measures and permitting programs. 

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2013-14/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/2636.SL.pdf)
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• RCW 70.94.380 Emission control requirements. 

• RCW 70.94.395 Air contaminant sources — Regulation by department; authorities may be more 

stringent — Hearing — Standards.

• RCW 70.94.422(2) Energy facility site evaluation council authority over permit program sources.

The following sections of the Washington’s Clean Air Act focus on PM2.5 emissions control measures, 

however, they also support reductions in emissions of NO2 and in ozone formation:

Woodstoves

• RCW 70.94.450 Woodstoves -- Policy.

• RCW 70.94.453 Woodstoves -- Definitions.

• RCW 70.94.455 Residential and commercial construction -- Burning and heating device 

standards.

• RCW 70.94.457 Solid fuel burning devices -- Emission performance standards.

• RCW 70.94.460 Sale of unapproved woodstoves -- Prohibited.

• RCW 70.94.463 Sale of unapproved woodstoves -- Penalty.

• RCW 70.94.467 Sale of unapproved woodstoves -- Application of law to advertising media.

• RCW 70.94.470 Residential solid fuel burning devices -- Opacity levels -- Enforcement and public 

education.

• RCW 70.94.473 Limitations on burning wood for heat -- First and second stage burn bans --

Report on second stage burn ban.

• RCW 70.94.475 Liability of condominium owners' association or resident association.

• RCW 70.94.477 Limitations on use of solid fuel burning devices.

• RCW 70.94.480 Woodstove education program.

• RCW 70.94.483 Woodstove education and enforcement account created -- Fee imposed on solid 

fuel burning device sales.

• RCW 70.94.488 Woodsmoke emissions -- Findings.

• RCW 70.94.505 Woodsmoke emissions -- Work group.

Outdoor Burning

• RCW 70.94.6511 Definition of "outdoor burning."

• RCW 70.94.6512 Outdoor burning -- Fires prohibited -- Exceptions.

• RCW 70.94.6514 Outdoor burning -- Areas where prohibited -- Exceptions -- Use for 

management of storm or flood-related debris -- Silvicultural burning.

• RCW 70.94.6516 Outdoor burning -- Permits issued by political subdivisions.

• RCW 70.94.6518 Limited outdoor burning -- Establishment of program.

• RCW 70.94.6520 Limited outdoor burning -- Construction.

• RCW 70.94.6522 Limited outdoor burning -- Authority of local air pollution control authority or 

department of ecology to allow outdoor fires not restricted.

• RCW 70.94.6524 Limited outdoor burning -- Program -- Exceptions.
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• RCW 70.94.6526 Limited outdoor burning -- Permits issued by political subdivisions -- Types of 

fires permitted.

• RCW 70.94.6528 Permits -- Issuance -- Conditioning of permits -- Fees -- Agricultural burning 

practices and research task force -- Development of public education materials -- Agricultural 

activities.

• RCW 70.94.6530 Delegation of permit issuance and enforcement to political subdivisions.

• RCW 70.94.6532 Open burning of grasses grown for seed -- Alternatives -- Studies -- Deposit of 

permit fees in special grass seed burning account -- Procedures -- Limitations -- Report.

• RCW 70.94.6534 Burning permits for abating or prevention of forest fire hazards, management 

of ecosystems, instruction or silvicultural operations -- Issuance.

• RCW 70.94.6536 Silvicultural forest burning -- Reduce statewide emissions -- Exemption --

Monitoring program.

• RCW 70.94.6538 Burning permits for abating or prevention of forest fire hazards, management 

of ecosystems, instruction or silvicultural operations -- Conditions for issuance and use of 

permits -- Air quality standards to be met -- Alternate methods to lessen forest debris.

• RCW 70.94.6540 Cooperation between department of natural resources and state, local, or 

regional air pollution authorities -- Withholding of permits.

• RCW 70.94.6542 Adoption of rules.

• RCW 70.94.6544 Burning permits for regeneration of rare and endangered plants.

• RCW 70.94.6546 Aircraft crash rescue fire training -- Training to fight structural fires -- Training 

to fight forest fires -- Other firefighter instruction.

• RCW 70.94.6548 Outdoor burning allowed for managing storm or flood-related debris.

• RCW 70.94.6550 Fires necessary for Indian ceremonies or smoke signals.

• RCW 70.94.6552 Permit to set fires for weed abatement.

• RCW 70.94.6554 Disposal of tumbleweeds.

§110(a)(2)(B) Ambient air quality monitoring and data analysis system

Element summary: Provide for establishment and operation of appropriate devices, methods, systems, 

and procedures necessary to monitor, compile, and analyze data on ambient air quality; and, upon 

request, make such data available to the Administrator.

The relevant SIP-approved regulations that implement the monitoring systems are found in 40 CFR 52, 

subpart WW, chapter 173-400-105 WAC “Records, Monitoring and Reporting.”

The statutory provisions of RCW 70.94.331(5) require Ecology to provide for or conduct a surveillance

program that:

• Monitors the quality of the ambient atmosphere

• Monitors the concentrations and movements of air contaminants

• Determines the quantity of emissions to the atmosphere
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A statewide surveillance system consists of a network of State and Local Air Monitoring Stations12, a 

number of Special Purpose Monitors, and two National Core (NCore) sites. The stations are maintained 

by Ecology with the assistance of local agencies. The network meets the requirements under 40 CFR 

Part 58.

Data obtained by this network are used to determine air quality trends and determine the compliance 

status of an area with the NAAQS and Washington Air Quality Standards (WAAQS) and are reported to 

the Administrator via EPA’s Air Quality System (AQS) database in accordance with 40 CFR 58.16. Ecology 

conducts periodic systems and performance audits, as well as, annual network reviews of the air quality 

surveillance system. Any changes to the network are requested through the annual network report. 

Any planned changes to the sites or network are done consistent with 40 CFR 58.14 “System 

Modification.”

The annual network report is due by July 1 every year for review and approval by EPA. Ecology 

submitted the 2013 plan to EPA in May 2013. EPA approved the 2013 plan13 on March 10, 2014.

NO2 Monitoring

NO2 sampling in Washington started in 1975. At first, there were several stations in Seattle and one in 

Tulalip. The values from these initial stations were very low (< 3 ppb). Additional stations were 

established in the early 1980s. In 1981, the all-time maximum annual average value of 40.5 ppb was 

recorded at a station in Seattle. However, the NO2 monitors in Washington State never exceeded the 

NAAQS and recorded relatively low concentrations. Due to this fact, and the high cost of operation and 

maintenance, NO2 monitoring was discontinued in 1987.

NO2 monitoring was re-established in 1995 at the Seattle-Beacon Hill (then a National Air Monitoring 

station, NAMS) as part of the study to improve understanding of NO contribution to ozone formation.

(Washington State Department of Ecology, 2010). During the 1990s, several NO2 studies were 

conducted to determine concentrations at potential hot spots and evaluate downwind photochemistry. 

The results from these studies revealed concentrations well below the NAAQS in effect at the time.

In 2007, the existing NO2 monitor at Seattle-Beacon Hill was replaced with a high sensitivity sampler 

measuring reactive oxides of nitrogen (NOY = Nitric Oxide (NO) + NO2 + other oxidized nitrogen species), 

as required by the station’s present classification as an NCore station. Since Beacon Hill is located in an 

urban area, there is little time for freshly emitted NOx to react with atmospheric oxidants and form 

other oxidized nitrogen species. Consequently, NOY minus NO is a good approximation of NO2 at this 

location. NOY is also monitored at the Cheeka Peak station, which is a rural background site located in 

the northwestern corner of the state. As NOx may be oxidized en route to this site, NOY minus NO 

represents the upper limit of NO2. NO2 levels at these two stations are well below the new 2010 

NAAQS.

 12 Ecology maintains an on-line map of the Washington air monitoring sites: 

https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/enviwa/Default.htm.

13 2013 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Report, Ecology’s publication no. 13-02-007, available at 

https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1302007.html
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Near-Road Ambient Monitoring

To determine compliance with the new standard, EPA issued new ambient air monitoring and reporting 

requirements, including the requirement to monitor near major roads in urban areas, as well as, in other 

locations where maximum concentrations are expected. 

Ecology established its first NO2 near-roadway monitor at a location near 10th and Weller streets in 

Seattle14. This segment of roadway has one of the highest combined Average Annual Daily Traffic count 

of vehicle traffic in Seattle. EPA approved this location as meeting all applicable criteria in 40 CFR Part 

58, Appendices A, C, D, and E. The monitor has been operating since April 8, 2014. A second near-road 

NO2 monitor is planned for 2015 (Washington State Department of Ecology, 2013).

O3 Monitoring

Ozone monitoring started in 1972 at a single station in Spokane in Eastern Washington. The O3 network 

was rapidly expanded to over 10 stations statewide. Stations in the Puget Sound and the Portland, 

OR/Vancouver, WA area violated the old one-hour average NAAQS of 120 ppb. As a result, EPA 

designated the Portland, OR/Vancouver, WA area nonattainment. After the 1990 Amendments to the 

Clean Air Act, EPA also designated the Puget Sound area nonattainment. Following successful control 

strategies and accompanying reductions in O3 concentrations, EPA redesignated the Puget Sound area 

attainment in 1996 and the Portland–Vancouver area to attainment in 1997.

Though O3 has been monitored at over 50 different stations throughout the state, many of these were 

exploratory and only operated for a year or two. On average there have been about 10 to 12 O3 stations 

operating during the O3 season (May through September). Currently, there are 12 monitoring sites 

approved for determining compliance with the O3NAAQS.

The Enumclaw stations have historically recorded the highest values in the O3 network. Between 2007 

and 2009 portable O3 samplers were deployed to verify that the current monitoring stations represent 

maximum O3 impacts. No changes to the network were recommended after the evaluation.

PM2.5 Monitoring

In 1999, PM2.5 monitoring started at 30 stations - all of which were eventually determined to be below 

the 1997 standards. After EPA revised the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS in 2006, one area in Washington was in 

violation of the new standard and was designated nonattainment (Tacoma-Pierce County PM2.5 

Nonattainment Area). On September 4, 2012, EPA issued a final determination that this nonattainment

area has clean data for the 2006 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS. This determination was based upon complete, 

quality-assured, quality-controlled, and certified ambient air monitoring data.

Ecology and its partners operate an extensive PM2.5 monitoring network. The network is comprised of 5

FRM and 55 continuous monitors at stations throughout Washington, of which 10 monitoring sites have 

been approved for determining compliance with the NAAQS. The FRMs are filter-based instruments 

that provide a 24-hour sample, while the continuous network provides hourly data. The continuous 

network represents Washington’s single largest ongoing resource investment for any pollutant, and 

provides near-real-time data for a variety of users with a diverse array of data needs and applications. A 

 14 https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/enviwa/StationInfo.aspx?ST_ID=163
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primary driver for the use of the continuous monitors is public health protection through the use of the 

near-real-time data.

§110(a)(2)(C) Program to enforce control measures, regulate modification and 

construction of stationary sources and a permit program

Element summary: Include a program to provide for the enforcement of the measures described in 

subparagraph (A) and regulation of the modification and construction of any stationary source within 

the areas covered by the plan as necessary to assure that national ambient air quality standards are 

achieved, including a permit program as required in parts C and D.

The following SIP-approved state regulations provide Washington State with civil and criminal 

enforcement authority for violations of Title 173 WAC under the approved SIP:

• WAC 173-400-230 “Regulatory Actions” (State adopted date 3/20/93; EPA effective date 6/2/95; 

60 FR 28726)

• WAC 173-400-240 “Criminal Penalties” (State adopted date 3/22/91; EPA effective date 6/2/95; 

60 FR 28726)

Ecology’s and local clean air agencies’ enforcement powers are derived from provisions in chapter 70.94

RCW:

• RCW 70.94.141 “Air pollution control authority — Powers and duties of activated authority”

• RCW 70.94.200 “Investigation of conditions by control officer or department -- Entering private, 

public property”

• RCW 70.94.211 “Enforcement actions by air authority -- Notice to violators”

• RCW 70.94.332 “Enforcement actions by department -- Notice to violators”

• RCW 70.94.425 “Restraining orders -- Injunctions”

• RCW 70.94.430 “Penalties”

• RCW 70.94.431 “Civil penalties — Excusable excess emissions”

• RCW 70.94.435 “Additional means for enforcement of chapter”

EFSEC’s enforcement powers are derived from provisions in chapter 80.50 RCW “Energy Facilities – Site 

Locations.”

• 80.50.040 “Energy facility site evaluation council--Powers enumerated”

• 80.50.150 “Enforcement of compliance--Penalties”

As previously noted, on January 23, 2014, Washington submitted a revision to chapter 173-400 WAC to 

comprehensively update the EPA-approved SIP, including the permitting program. Washington 

requested expeditious approval of the revised chapter 173-400 WAC. However, in the interim the 

existing EPA-approved permitting program codified in 40 CFR 52, subpart WW provides sufficient 

authority to ensure that the 2010 NO2, 2008 O3, and 1997, 2006 and 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS are protected.
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§110(a)(2)(D) Pollution transport

§110(a)(2)(D)(i) Interstate pollution transport

Element summary: Each such plan shall –

(D) contain adequate provisions –

 (i) prohibiting, consistent with the provisions of this title, any source or other type of emissions 

activity within the State from emitting any air pollutant in amounts which will –

 (I) contribute significantly to nonattainment in, or interfere with maintenance by, any other 

State with respect to any such national primary or secondary ambient air quality standard, or 

 (II) interfere with measures required to be included in the applicable implementation plan for 

any other State under part C to prevent significant deterioration of air quality or to protect 

visibility.

As previously noted, this submittal does not include section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I), which pertains to 

interstate transport related to nonattainment or interference with maintenance of the NAAQS. This 

requirement will be addressed separately.

For section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) related to PSD, Washington submitted revisions to chapter 173-400 WAC

“General Regulations for Air Pollution Sources” on January 23, 2014, requesting EPA approval of 

Washington’s PSD program. Similarly, Washington submitted a regional haze plan to protect visibility on 

December 22, 2010. On December 26, 2012, EPA proposed partial approval of the plan as well as a 

proposed FIP for the remaining elements (77 FR 76174). In response to comments on the proposal, on 

December 30, 2013, EPA proposed a FIP for additional elements (78 FR 79344).

§110(a)(2)(D)(ii) Interstate and international pollution abatement

Element summary: Contain adequate provisions insuring compliance with the applicable requirements of 

sections 126 and 115 (relating to interstate and international pollution abatement).

The notification requirements of CAA section 126(a) pertain only to major proposed new or modified 

sources under the PSD program. In a separate action, Washington is seeking EPA approval of the PSD 

program. In the interim, PSD is operated under a Federal Implementation Plan.

Washington does not have any outstanding obligations under sections 126 or 115. Should the 

Administrator notify the state about an issue triggering the requirements under the section 

110(a)(2)(H)(ii) to revise the SIP, Washington has the authority and is required to comply with the 

requirements of the federal Clean Air Act (RCW 70.94.011).

§110(a)(2)(E) Adequate personnel, funding and authority to carry out plan; comply 

with state boards; oversee local and regional governmental agencies.

Element summary: Provide (i) necessary assurances that the state (or, except where the Administrator 

deems inappropriate, the general purpose local government or governments, or a regional agency 

designated by the state or general purpose local governments for such purpose) will have adequate 

personnel, funding, and authority under state (and, as appropriate, local) law to carry out such 
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implementation plan (and is not prohibited by any provision of federal or state law from carrying out 

such implementation plan or portion thereof);

(ii) requirements that the state comply with the requirements respecting state boards under section 128, 

and

(iii) necessary assurances that, where the state has relied on a local or regional government, agency, or 

instrumentality for the implementation of any plan provision, the state has responsibility for ensuring 

adequate implementation of such plan provision.

(i) The program of air pollution control in Washington is a cooperative effort between state agencies, 

Ecology, EFSEC, and seven local clean air agencies. Under chapter 70.94 RCW, the state’s Clean Air 

Act, and chapter 80.50 RCW, “Energy Facilities – Site Location”, all agencies have authority to 

employ personnel to implement requirements of the federal Clean Air Act. Chapters 43.21A and 

70.94 RCW provide for Ecology’s and LCAAs rule making authority. RCW 80.50.040 provides for

EFSEC’s rulemaking authority. Ecology’s and EFSEC’s funding is appropriated biennially by the 

state’s Legislature. Under RCW 70.94.092, local clean air agencies adopt annual budgets that 

contain adequate funding and provide for staff sufficient to carry out regulations related to the 

reduction, prevention, and control of air pollution.

Washington uses its authorities and funding to develop regulations for inclusion in the SIP, various 

SIP revisions, the EPA-approved monitoring program, and other documents and actions specified 

throughout this submittal.

(ii) The SIP-approved provisions of WACs 173-400-220 “Requirements for Board Members” and 173-

400-260 “Conflict of Interest” (State adopted date 3/22/91; EPA effective date 6/2/95; 60 FR 28726)

provide that no state board or body which approves operating permits or enforcement orders, 

either in the first instance or upon appeal, shall be constituted of less than a majority of members 

who represent the public interest and who do not derive a significant portion of their income from 

persons subject to operating permits. State law also provides that any potential conflicts of interest 

by members of such board or body or the head of any executive agency with similar powers be 

adequately disclosed. 15 See RCW 34.05.425 “Administrative Procedure Act”, RCW 42.17 “Public 

Disclosure Act”, and RCW 70.94.100 “Composition of Local Air Authorities’ Board; Conflict of Interest 

Requirements.”

SIP-approved WAC 173-400-240 “Criminal Penalties” (State adopted date 3/22/91; EPA effective 

date 6/2/95; 60 FR 28726) specifies that any person who knowingly fails to disclose a potential 

conflict of interest under RCW 70.94.100 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor, and upon conviction 

thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars.

(iii) Ecology, EFSEC, and LCAAs work with other organizations and agencies and may enter into 

agreements allowing for implementation of the air pollution controls by another agency. However, 

 15 The Attorney General’s legal opinion, State of Washington Title V program (full approval effective September 

12, 2001, 66 FR 42439 (August 13, 2001), with a revision approved on January 2, 2003). 
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RCW 70.94.370 states that no provision of this chapter or any recommendation of the state board or 

of any local or regional air pollution program is a limitation on the power of a state agency in the 

enforcement or administration of any provision of law which it is specifically permitted or required 

to enforce or administer.

§110(a)(2)(F) Stationary source emissions monitoring and reporting system

Element summary: Require, as may be prescribed by the Administrator

(i) the installation, maintenance, and replacement of equipment, and the implementation of other 

necessary steps by owners or operators of stationary sources to monitor emissions from such sources, 

(ii) periodic reports on the nature and amounts of emissions and emissions-related data from such 

sources, and

(iii) correlation of such reports by the state agency with any emission limitations or standards established 

pursuant to this Act, which reports shall be available at reasonable times for public inspection.

Under the federally approved SIP, Washington is authorized to require sources to (i) install, maintain 

and replace equipment, (ii) monitor emissions, and (iii) submit reports for review by the agency. The 

requirements are implemented through permits and compliance orders issued under chapter 70.94

RCW. As previously discussed, Washington is seeking EPA approval of updates to chapter 173-400 WAC, 

however, in the interim the following EPA-approved regulations address stationary source emissions 

monitoring and reporting system requirements of the infrastructure SIP:

• WAC 173-400-105 “Records, Monitoring, and Reporting” (State adopted date 9/20/93; EPA 

effective date 6/2/95; 60 FR 28726)

• WAC 173-400-110 “New Source Review (NSR)” (State adopted date 3/22/91; EPA effective date

6/2/95; 60 FR 28726)

• WAC 173-400-112 “Requirements for New Sources in Nonattainment Areas” (State adopted 

date 3/22/91; EPA effective date 6/2/95; 60 FR 28726)

• WAC 173-400-113 “Requirements for New Sources in Attainment or Unclassifiable Areas” (State 

adopted date 3/22/91; EPA effective date 6/2/95; 60 FR 28726)
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§110(a)(2)(G) Authority to declare air pollution emergency and notify public

Element summary: Provide for authority comparable to that in section 303 and adequate contingency 

plans to implement such authority.

State statutes providing for the air pollution emergency response authority are located in RCW 

70.94.710 through 70.94.730. The Governor has the power to declare an air pollution emergency and to 

issue emergency orders for the reduction or discontinuance of emissions when such emissions and 

weather combine to create conditions imminently dangerous to public health and safety. Ecology is 

authorized to develop an episode avoidance plan providing for the phased reduction of emissions 

wherever and whenever an air pollution episode is forecast. Ecology may delegate authority to adopt 

source emission reduction plans (SERPs) and authority to implement all stages of occurrence up to and 

including the warning stage, and all intermediate stages up to the warning stage, in any area of the 

state, to the air pollution control authority.

Washington is divided into six Air Quality Control Regions (AQCRs). Washington’s AQCRs are codified in 

40 CFR Part 81 and are as follows:

§81.32 Puget Sound Intrastate AQCR

§81.51 Portland (Oregon) – Southwest Washington Interstate AQCR (Washington portion)

§81.010 Eastern Washington-Northern Idaho Interstate AQCR (Washington portion)

§81.185 Northern Washington Intrastate AQCR

§81.187 Olympic-Northwest Washington Intrastate AQCR

§81.189 South Central Washington Intrastate AQCR

40 CFR part 52 subpart WW contains priority classifications for emergency episode plans for 

Washington’s AQCRs. For NO2, all control regions are currently classified as Priority III areas. For O3, 

Portland Interstate and Puget Sound Intrastate air quality control regions are classified Priority I areas, 

with the rest of the state being Priority III Regions. EPA has not issued criteria for classification of areas 

into priority regions for PM2.5.

Per 40 CFR sections 51.153, states should periodically reevaluate priority classifications of all Regions or 

portion of Regions within their borders. The reevaluation must consider the three most recent years of 

air quality data. Washington evaluated the most recent three years of monitoring data for NO2 and O3

against the priority area classification thresholds identified in 40 CFR 51.150.

In 1972, when EPA originally classified priority areas of the state all but Puget Sound Interstate AQCRs

were Priority III for NO2. Puget Sound Interstate AQCR was Priority I for NO2, however, in 1974 it was 

reclassified to Priority III. During the most recent 3 years (2011-2013), the Seattle-Beacon Hill NO2

monitor was the only official Washington NO2 monitor. It began operating on 2/4/2013. Therefore, the 

annual average for 2013 of 0.012 ppm, which is well below the regulatory threshold of 100 μg/m3 (0.06 

ppm), is incomplete. There is a non-Washington network NO2 monitor at Spokane-Augusta Ave. that 

was operating during most of the last 3 years (incomplete 2011, mostly complete 2012, and 2013). The 

highest annual average at this monitor during the period was 0.008 ppm, also well below the threshold. 

At this time, there are no indications of any areas of the state exceeding the regulatory threshold that 
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would trigger Priority Area reclassification. Ecology will continue to collect NO2 data and will reevaluate 

the priority area classifications once more data are available.

Two AQCRs in Washington are classified as Priority I regions for ozone. These areas are Puget Sound 

Intrastate and Portland Interstate. In the last three years, ambient air concentrations of ozone recorded 

by the Washington State network in the Portland Interstate area were below a 1-hour 0.100 ppm 

threshold. The highest 1-hour concentration during the last 3 years (2011, 2012, and 2013) was 0.090

ppm. It was recorded at Vancouver, Clark County, in 2011. Based on the analysis, Washington’s portion 

of the Portland Interstate AQCR is below the threshold for Priority I area classification for ozone.

During the last 3 years, the 1-hour values for O3 in Puget Sound Intrastate AQCR were recorded above 

the threshold at North Bend and Enumclaw (in King County). All events occurred in 2012. A maximum 

of 0.101 ppm was recorded at North Bend on 8/17/2012. A maximum of 0.104 ppm was recorded at 

Enumclaw on 8/5/2012. The 2nd maximum of 0.103 ppm was recorded at Enumclaw on 8/17/12.

Puget Sound and Portland AQCRs, classified as Priority I region, are covered by the Washington’s 

Emergency Episode Plan contained in Chapter 173-435 WAC (State effective date 1/3/89; EPA effective 

date 1/15/1993; 58 FR 4578.) Ecology’s existing Emergency Episode Plan provisions are consistent with 

EPA's regulatory requirements contained in 40 CFR 51, subpart H (40 CFR 51.150 through 51.153) 

(“Prevention of Air Pollution Emergency Episodes”). These provisions are in place to constrain sources 

of precursors to O3 emissions, as necessary, in case of an air pollution emergency.

To satisfy a Priority I region’s emergency episode plan requirements regarding forecasts of atmospheric 

stagnation conditions, Washington relies on existing ambient ozone monitoring and forecasting 

networks, including AIRNow16. AIRNow website was developed by EPA, in partnership with National 

Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Park Service (NPS), and tribal, state, and local 

agencies to provide easy public access to national air quality information. The website offers daily Air 

Quality Index (AQI) forecasts as well as real-time AQI conditions for over 300 cities across the U.S. and 

provides links to more detailed state and local air quality websites.

EPA has not set a significant harm level (SHL) for PM2.5 under 40 CFR 51.151. In the absence of the 

federally-defined SHL for PM2.5, Washington relies on WAC 173-435-050(6) that states, “Regardless of 

whether any episode stages have previously been declared, whenever the governor finds that emissions 

are causing imminent danger to public health or safety, the governor may declare an air pollution 

emergency and order the persons responsible for the operation of sources causing the danger, to 

reduce or discontinue emissions consistent with good operating practice, safe operating procedures, 

and SERPs, if any.” In the case of an imminent danger to public health and safety, for example wildfires, 

Washington State can use the above mentioned statutory and regulatory authorities to declare an air 

pollution emergency for PM2.5, working closely with other agencies to alert the public and take 

necessary steps to mitigate risk.

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In case of wildfires, Washington also utilizes a non-regulatory tool, WA Smoke Blog17, to provide the 

public an up-to-date information on wild land fires in the state. Washington residents can keep track of 

smoke effects and get forecasts about smoke movement from area wildfires by visiting this 

clearinghouse blog. The state Departments of Ecology and Health, U.S. Forest Service, and other 

participating state, federal and county governments post wildfire information, while volunteers built and 

maintain the page and activate it when there is a need to share coordinated information related to fires. 

Residents can also follow real-time air quality information at permanent air quality monitors across the 

state.

§110(a)(2)(H) Future SIP revisions

Element summary: Provide for revision of such plan

(i) from time to time as may be necessary to take account of revisions of such national primary or 

secondary ambient air quality standard or the availability of improved or more expeditious methods of 

attaining such standard, and

(ii) except as provided in paragraph (3)(C), whenever the Administrator finds on the basis of information 

available to the Administrator that the plan is substantially inadequate to attain the national ambient air 

quality standard which it implements, or to otherwise comply with any additional requirements 

established under this Act.

Under the Washington Clean Air Act (RCW 70.9418), Washington’s air quality agencies have the 

authority to promulgate rules and regulations to maintain and protect Washington’s air quality, and to 

comply with the federal requirements, including revisions of NAAQS, SIPs, and responding to EPA’s 

findings.

RCW 70.94.510 specifies Washington’s policy to cooperate with the federal government in order to 

coordinate and take necessary actions to secure to the state the benefits of the federal clean air act.

Washington utilized the above authority in developing SIP-approved rules and regulations specified 

throughout this submittal. These, and other SIP submittals, are the result of Washington’s ability to 

provide for SIP revisions as specified in CAA.

 17 http://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ 18 RCW 70.94.011. Declaration of public policies and purpose.

“It is declared to be the public policy to preserve, protect, and enhance the air quality for current and future 

generations. Air is an essential resource that must be protected from harmful levels of pollution. Improving air 

quality is a matter of statewide concern and is in the public interest. It is the intent of this chapter to secure and 

maintain levels of air quality that protect human health and safety, including the most sensitive members of the 

population, to comply with the requirements of the federal clean air act, to prevent injury to plant, animal life, and 

property, to foster the comfort and convenience of Washington's inhabitants, to promote the economic and social 

development of the state, and to facilitate the enjoyment of the natural attractions of the state.”
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§110(a)(2)(J) §121 consultation; §127 public notification; and PSD and visibility 

protection

Element summary: Meet the applicable requirements of section 121 (relating to consultation), meet the 

applicable requirements of section 127 (relating to public notification), meet the applicable requirements 

of ... part C (relating to prevention of significant deterioration of air quality and visibility protection).

The public involvement process is codified in SIP-approved WAC 173-400-171 Public involvement (State 

effective date 9/20/93; EPA effective date 6/2/95; 60 FR 28726).

Section 70.94.141(10) RCW authorizes Ecology to advise, consult, cooperate, and contract with agencies, 

departments, and educational institutions of the state, other political subdivisions, industries, other 

states, interstate or interlocal agencies, the United States government, and with interested persons or 

groups. After drafting a state implementation plan revision, Ecology or local air authority responsible for 

the plan development must issue a public notice informing the residents and affected parties of the 

proposed changes. The public and all interested parties are then provided with an opportunity to 

review and comment on the proposal and participate in public hearing(s). In addition to the formal 

public involvement procedures, Ecology often hosts workshops or creates advisory committees to solicit 

input from the affected stakeholders.

Additional statutory authorities and requirements for consultation and public involvement are found in 

chapter 34.05 RCW “Administrative Procedure Act”, chapter 42.30 RCW “Open public meetings act”, 

and RCW 70.94.240 “Air pollution control advisory council.”

The Action Procedures under WAC 173-435-050 (State effective date 1/3/89; EPA effective date 

1/15/93; 58 FR 4578) provide public warnings during periods of adverse air quality. In addition to these 

SIP measures, Ecology uses the Washington Air Quality Advisory (WAQA) tool for informing people 

about the health effects of air pollution. The public can access up-to-date WAQA information on-line at 

https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/enviwa/Default.htm.

As previously discussed, the major source PSD program in Washington is currently operated under a 

Federal Implementation Plan (FIP). The ongoing review of new major sources under the permitting 

program (PDS FIP) and the long-term Regional Haze program address visibility protection requirements. 

SIP-approved visibility protection regulations are found in WAC 173-400-150 (State effective date 

13/22/91; EPA effective Date 6/2/95; 60 FR 28726). In 2003, EPA approved Ecology’s 1999 Visibility Plan

(68 FR 34821). The most current visibility protection requirements are included in Washington’s

Regional Haze SIP submitted to EPA in 2010. On June 11, 2014, EPA approved parts of the plan and 

issued a FIP for the remaining elements (77 FR 76174).

§110(a)(2)(K) Air quality modeling / data

Element summary: Provide for: (i) the performance of such air quality modeling as the Administrator may 

prescribe for the purpose of predicting the effect on ambient air quality of any emissions of any air 

pollutant for which the Administrator has established a national ambient air quality standard, and (ii) the 

submission, upon request, of data related to such air quality modeling to the Administrator.
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In accordance with the SIP-approved minor source NSR permitting provisions in WAC 173-400-110, -112,

and -113 (state adopted date 3/22/91; EPA effective date 6/2/95; 60 FR 28726), modeling work and 

estimates of pollutant concentrations in the ambient air are based on EPA’s guidance and latest 

methodologies and techniques, and are compliant with the requirements specified in 40 CFR 51, 

Appendix W (Guideline on Air Quality Models). In addition, Ecology does modeling work for the major 

source PSD program under the delegation agreement (see response to §110(a)(2)(A) above). The 

protocol to do the dispersion modeling is provided to EPA for review and comment. The final modeling 

results are shared with EPA as part of the permit applications (for PSD projects) and upon request for 

other new source review projects.

Washington’s Clean Air Act (specifically RCW 70.94.011 Declaration of public policies and purpose and

RCW 70.94.510 Policy to cooperate with federal government) directs Ecology to cooperate with the 

federal government in order to coordinate and implement federal and state clean air acts, which would 

include the submission of data related to air quality modeling to the Administrator.

§110(a)(2)(L) Major stationary source permitting fees

Element summary: Require the owner or operator of each major stationary source to pay to the 

permitting authority, as a condition of any permit required under this Act, a fee sufficient to cover

(i) the reasonable costs of reviewing and acting upon any application for such a permit, and

(ii) if the owner or operator receives a permit for such source, the reasonable costs of implementing and 

enforcing the terms and conditions of any such permit (not including any court costs or other costs 

associated with any enforcement action), until such fee requirement is superseded with respect to such 

sources by the Administrator's approval of a fee program under title V.

Washington’s seven local agencies, EFSEC, and Ecology require sources to pay fees for new source 

review. The fees are to support the permitting (new source review) of new major and minor air 

pollution sources. Each agency has a separate fee schedule, which is periodically revised to reflect 

actual permitting cost experience.

As noted earlier, in January 2014, Ecology submitted SIP revisions to chapter 173-400 WAC that specifies

that sources applying for permits are required to pay the fees. For example, WAC 173-400-111(1)(e)

that describes requirements for the Notice of Construction permits, states that “An application is not 

complete until any permit application fee required by the permitting authority has been paid.” WAC 

173-400-560(4)(c), describing general order of approval requirements, states that “An application shall 

be incomplete until a permitting authority has received any required fees.” In addition to the SIP 

updates that were proposed in January, Ecology is proposing to include the following new language in 

the SIP found under WAC 173-400-111(3)(i): “All fees required under chapter 173-455 WAC (or the 

applicable new source review fee table of the local air pollution control authority) have been paid.” This 

language asserts permitting authorities’ fee requirements. By including this new language in the SIP, 

Ecology does not propose to incorporate the referenced chapter 173-455 WAC in the SIP.
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For major stationary sources subject to the Title V air operating permit program, Ecology’s statutory 

authority to collect permit fees is established under RCW 70.94.162 Annual fees from operating permit 

program source to cover cost of program.

EPA granted Ecology, along with the seven local agencies and EFSEC, interim approval of its Title V 

program effective December 9, 1994, and full approval effective September 12, 2001, (66 FR 42439, 

August 13, 2001), with a revision approved on January 2, 2003. EPA periodically reviews Washington’s 

Title V fee program to ensure the collected fees are sufficient and used to cover the costs of developing 

and administering the program. Ecology’s Title V fees and certification regulations are found in chapter

173-401 WAC, Part X.

EFSEC has a different system in place to collect permit fees due to their mandate to serve as a one-stop 

agency for all permits required as part of the site certification granted to the approved new energy 

facility projects. An applicant submits the PSD application for new facility as a part of the larger 

application for site certification. Under chapter 80.50 RCW, the new energy facilities are required to pay 

such reasonable costs into the fund held by the state treasurer to cover the cost of site certification

processing and issuance. Once EFSEC receives an application for a site certification and a facility makes 

the initial deposit, EFSEC draws the funds necessary to process the application. After EFSEC issues a Site 

Certification Agreement to a facility, the facility is an EFSEC facility for the entire life-cycle of the project, 

30 or more years. The facilities continue to contribute quarterly to the EFSEC account. Rather than 

send out annual bills for each of the different permits, including Air Operating Permits as well as other 

work EFSEC does on behalf of a facility, EFSEC requires facilities to maintain a balance in their accounts 

that covers all the work EFSEC does.

§110(a)(2)(M) Consultation and participation

Element summary: Provide for consultation and participation by local political subdivisions affected by 

the plan.

After drafting a regulatory document such as a State Implementation Plan revision, Ecology (on behalf of 

itself or the agency responsible for the document development) must issue a public notice informing the 

residents and affected parties of the proposed SIP changes. The public and all interested parties are 

then provided with an opportunity to review and comment on the proposal and participate in public 

hearing(s). In addition to the formal public involvement procedures, Ecology and other agencies often 

host workshops or create advisory committees to solicit input from the affected stakeholders.

SIP-approved regulations:

• WAC 173-400-171 Public involvement (State effective date 9/20/93; EPA effective date 6/2/95; 

60 FR 28726).

Relevant statutes:

• RCW 34.05 Administrative Procedure Act.

• RCW 42.30 Open public meetings act.

• RCW 70.94.240 Air pollution control advisory council.
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Appendix A: NO2, O3, and PM2.5 NAAQS

2010 1-Hour Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Nitrogen Dioxide

What is nitrogen dioxide?

Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is one of a group of highly reactive gasses known as “oxides of nitrogen” or 

“nitrogen oxides” (NOx). For NAAQS purposes, EPA uses NO2 as the indicator for the larger group of 

nitrogen oxides. The definition of “nitrogen oxides,” as it appears in the federal Clean Air Act Section 

108(c), refers to all forms of oxidized nitrogen (N) compounds, including nitrogen oxide (NO), NO2, and 

all other oxidized N-containing compounds formed from NO and NO2 (USEPA, 2009). The Clean Air Act 

states: “Such criteria [for oxides of nitrogen] shall include a discussion of nitric and nitrous acids, nitrites, 

nitrates, nitrosamines, and other carcinogenic and potentially carcinogenic derivatives of oxides of 

nitrogen.” This definition is different from the one commonly used by the air pollution technical 

community where the sum of NO and NO2 is commonly abbreviated as NOX. The category label used by 

this community for the sum of all forms of oxidized nitrogen compounds including those listed in Section 

108(c) is NOY. (USEPA, 2008)

NO and NO2 are precursors in the formation of O3 and photochemical smog as well as particulate. NO2 is 

an oxidant and can react to form other toxic pollutants that can cause adverse health effects. NO2 can 

react with toxic compounds such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) to form nitro-PAHs, some 

of which are more toxic than either pollutant alone. NO2 can also be oxidized to form the strong mineral 

acids nitric acid (HNO3) contributing to the acidity of cloud, fog, and rainwater, as well as ambient 

particles19.

Ultimately, oxidized N compounds are lost from the atmosphere by deposition to the earth’s surface. 

Soluble species are taken up by aqueous aerosols and cloud droplets that can then be removed by either 

wet or dry deposition. Insoluble species are lost by dry deposition and washout20.

New 1-Hour Primary NO2 NAAQS

In recognizing the growing body of epidemiologic and toxicological studies showing potential adverse 

health impacts from short-term exposure to NOx, on January 22, 2010 EPA strengthened the healthbased NAAQS for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) by setting a new 1-hour NO2 standard. The level of the new 

standard is 100 parts per billion (ppb). The form of the standard is the 3-year average of the 98th

percentile of the annual distribution of daily maximum 1-hour average concentrations. EPA also 

retained, with no change, the existing annual average NO2 standard of 53 ppb, calculated as the 

arithmetic mean of the 1-hour NO2 concentrations. EPA is considering the need for changes to the 

secondary NO2 standard under a separate review.

EPA first established standards for NO2 in 1971, setting both a primary and secondary standards at 53 

ppb, averaged annually. Since 1971 and prior to 2010, EPA reviewed the standards twice but did not 

propose any revisions at the conclusion of each review.

 19 p. 2.1, “Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen – Health Criteria”, EPA, July 2008. 20 p. 2.5, ibid.
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2008 8-Hour Primary and Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone

What is ozone?

Ozone (O3), a molecule made up of three atoms of oxygen, is not directly emitted in the atmosphere. 

Instead, it and other oxidants form by atmospheric reactions involving two main classes of precursor 

pollutants, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). Carbon monoxide is also 

important for O3 formation in polluted areas. O3 is thus called a secondary pollutant. The formation of 

O3 from these precursors is a complex, nonlinear process influenced by many variables, including the 

amount of sunlight, atmospheric mixing of aerosol particles, and the rates of chemical reactions of the 

precursors. At the Earth’s surface, O3 reacts strongly with other molecules making it harmful to living 

systems. O3 also contributes to often invisible, but harmful photochemical smog. Ultraviolet radiation 

destroys O3.

8-hour Ozone NAAQS

In 2008, EPA revised the level of the 8-hour primary standard for O3 to 0.075 parts per million (ppm)21. 

EPA set the secondary O3NAAQS identical to the primary standard. Subsequent to issuance of the 2008 

standard, numerous groups, including state, public health, environmental, and industry petitioners, 

challenged EPA’s decision in federal court. In April 2009, Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee 

(CASAC) send EPA a letter expressing strong, unanimous disagreement with EPA’s decision on both the 

primary and secondary standards. The CASAC explained that it did not endorse the revised primary O3

as being sufficiently protective of public health. The CASAC also expressed the view that failing to revise 

the secondary standard to a cumulative, seasonal form was not supported by the available science. The 

new EPA Administrator initiated a review of the O3 rulemaking. As the result of the review, litigation, 

and CASAC recommendation, the Administrator determined that different primary and secondary 

NAAQS are necessary to provide requisite protection for public health and welfare. In 2010, EPA 

proposed to reconsider the 2008 O3 NAAQS. In 2011, directed by the President, EPA announced that it 

would not issue a final rule for reconsideration and instead focus on the upcoming mandatory review of 

the O3 NAAQS. In the meantime, EPA directed the states to implement the 2008 O3 NAAQS.

1997, 2006, and 2012 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Fine Particulate Matter

What is fine particulate matter?

Particulate matter (PM) is a generic term for a broad class of chemically and physically diverse 

substances that exist as discrete particles (liquid droplets or solids) over a wide range of sizes. Particles 

originate from a variety of anthropogenic stationary and mobile sources, as well as from natural sources. 

Particles may be emitted directly or formed in the atmosphere by transformations of gaseous emissions 

such as sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOC). The chemical 

and physical properties of PM vary greatly with time, region, meteorology, and source category. 

Particles vary in size. Fine particulate refers to particles with a nominal mean aerodynamic diameter of 

less than or equal to 2.5 micro millimeters (μm), or PM2.5. Coarse particulate generally includes particles 

with a nominal mean aerodynamic diameter between 2.5 μm and 10 μm, or PM10.

 21 73 FR 16436, March 27, 2008
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1997, 2006 and 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS

EPA first established NAAQS for PM in 1971. In 1997, EPA significantly revised the PM NAAQS in several 

respects (62 FR 38652, July 18, 1997). Most significantly, EPA determined that the fine and coarse 

fractions of PM should be considered separately. EPA accordingly added new standards, using PM2.5 as 

the indicator for fine particles. EPA established two new PM2.5 standards: an annual standard of 15 

μg/m3, based on the 3-year average of annual arithmetic mean PM2.5 concentrations from single or 

multiple community-oriented monitors; and a 24-hour standard of 65 μg/m3

, based on the 3-year 

average of the 98th percentile of 24-hour PM2.5 concentrations at each population-oriented monitor 

within an area. Also, EPA established a new reference method for measuring PM2.5 in the ambient air 

and adopted protocols for determining attainment of the new standard. EPA revised the secondary 

standards by making them identical to the primary standards.

On October 17, 2006, EPA finalized revisions to the 1997 primary and secondary PM2.5 NAAQS (71 FR 

61144). EPA revised the level of the 24-hour PM2.5 standard to 35 μg/m3

, retained the level of the annual 

PM2.5 standard at 15 μg/m3

, and revised the form of the annual PM2.5 standard by narrowing the 

constraints on the optional use of spatial averaging. Under the new form, EPA limited the conditions 

under which some areas may average measurements from multiple community-oriented monitors to 

determine compliance (71 FR 61165-61167). 

On January 15, 2013, EPA finalized its review of the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS and lowered the primary annual 

standard from 15 μg/m3 to 12 μg/m3

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Appendix B: Response to Comments and Public 

Involvement Materials

Ecology received one written comment during the project’s comment period from July 25 through 

August 27 2014. The comment, submitted anonymously, complimented Ecology’s work on Hanford Air 

Operating Permit. This comment is outside of the scope of the infrastructure SIP submittal. No changes 

were made to the submittal as the result of the comment. 

Ecology did not receive a request for public hearing. No hearing was held.

Ecology provides below the following materials documenting outreach and public involvement efforts:

a. A copy of the written comment received during the comment period

b. A copy of the legal notice published in the Daily Journal of Commerce announcing the start 

of the comment period

c. A copy of Ecology’s news release

d. A copy of Ecology’s public involvement calendar outlining the details of the comment period 

e. A copy of Ecology’s web page with a link to the public review draft

f. A copy of Ecology’s air quality rules and SIP updates listserv announcement 

 
a. A copy of the written comment received during the comment period

Anya Caudill, 

Washington Department of Ecology, 

P.O. Box 47600, 

Olympia, WA 98504-7600. 

RE: public comment on Infrastructure State Implementation Plan 

Dear Anya Caudill, 

I think Dept of Ecology does a great job on the Hanford Air Operating Permit. 
b. A copy of the legal notice published in the Daily Journal of Commerce announcing the start of the comment period

DAILY 

PO BOX 11050, SEATTLE, WA 98111 

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b. A copy of the legal notice published in the Daily Journal of Commerce announcing the start of the comment period

STATE OJ? WASHINGTON- KING COUNTY 

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DEPT OF ECOLOGY 

Affidavit of Publication 

The undersigned, on oath states that he is an authorized representative of The Daily Journal of 

Commerce, a daily newspaper, which newspaper is a legal newspaper of general circulation and it is now 

and has been for more than six months prior to the date of publication hereinafter referred to, published in 

the English language continuously as a daily newspaper in Seattle, King County, Washington, and it is now 

and during all of said time was printed in an office maintained at the aforesaid place of publication of this 

newspaper. The Daily Journal of Commerce was on the 12'h day of June, 1941, approved as a legal 

newspaper by the Superior Court of King County. 

The notice in the exact form annexed, was published in regular issues of The Daily Journal of 

Commerce, which was regularly distributed to its subscribers during the below stated period. The annexed 

notice, a 

PN:PUB HEARING AIR QUALIT 

was published on 

07/28/14 

The amount of the fee charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of$136.50 which amount has been 

paid in full. 

Notary public for the State of Washington, 

residing in Seattle 
b. A copy of the legal notice published in the Daily Journal of Commerce announcing the start of the comment period

State of Washington, King. County 

D~partrttent 

of Ecology 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC 

COMMENT PERIOD . 

AND OPP.OR'!'<J'NITY 

TOREQUES.TA PUBLIC . HEARING· ... 

ON STATE AIR QUALITY 

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for .. a. __ pu.bhc h.~<p.;m.g. _)nust_: be received_-~Y Augu~i( ~0,-2014. 

If ·a pUb!ic ·-he_ariP.~ . .is "requeStM· 

ed by the dea!ijirie, it will be 

held August 26,. 2q).~ at 6 p.m. 

·at .Eco}ogy. (3op ;oe:~,W9rid Drive . SE, Lacey). If a-public-hearing is·· 

not requested, a .. canc8llation will 

be displayed_ .ori _E:COlq~y's _public 

invplveme:.nt · .~ale#d.a_T·. (www.ecy . ~.search t•public1nVolvement 

calendar'-'). · · '" · 

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c. A copy of Ecology’s news release

State air quality plan open for public comment I July 2014 News I Washington State Depa... Page I of 1 

Ecology home > News > News Release 

Department of Ecology News Release - July 25, 2014 

State air quality plan open for public comment 

OLYMPIA- A plan that demonstrates Washington's ability to meetNational Ambient Air Quality Standards 

is open for comment through the Washington Department of Ecology. 

Ecology conducted a review of the existing Infrastructure State Implementation Plan in 2014. The results 

of the review showed that Washington's infrastructure is sufficient to maintain, enforce and implement 

federal standards for nitrogen dioxide, ozone and particle pol.lution, but the plan needs to be revised. 

The proposed revision of the infrastructure plan would add Ecology's existing requirement to pay permit 

fees prior to permits being issued. This update will provide citizens and the Environmental Protection 

Agency the ability to enforce the fee requirement. 

Public comments on the plan are being accepted through Aug. 27, 2014. Comments can be submitted by 

email to AQComments@ecy.wa.gov or by mail to Anya Caudill, Washington Department of Ecology, P.O. 

Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600. 

To view updates visit: Infrastructure State Implementation Plan 

Public hearing 

The public can request a hearing by contacting Anya CaudiU by email atanya.caudiU@ecy.wa.gov or by 

phone at 360-407-6630. Requests must be received no later than Aug. 20, 2014. 

If a hearing request is received by the deadline, it will be held at 6 p.m. on Aug. 26, 2014, at Ecology 

Headquarters: 300 Desmond Drive SE, Lacey. If a hearing request is not received, Ecology will announce 

a cancel.lation of the Aug. 26 hearing on its public involvement calendar. 

After the public comment period has closed and comments have been reviewed, Ecology will submit the 

plan to EPA for approval. Once approved, the plan will be added to Washington's comprehensive State 

Implementation Plan for protecting air quality. 

About State Implementation Plans 

Washington, along with other states, is required to maintain a statewide plan that ensures federal air 

quality standards (developed by the EPA) are met. An infrastructure state implementation plan 

specifically shows that Washington has the legal authority, regulatory structure, and resources to 

implement theNational Ambient Air Quality Standards in all areas of the state. 

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Contact: 

Camille St. Onqe, communication manager, 360-584-6501, @ecoloqyWA 

Copyright© Washington State Department of Ecology. See http://www.ecy.wa.gov/copyright.html. 

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2014/113.html 8/25/2014 
d. A copy of Ecology’s public involvement calendar outlining the details of the comment period

Public Involvement Calendar- W A Dept of Ecology 

The Public Involvement calendar is designed to engage the public in our decisionwmaking 

process. We encourage you to read Frequently Asked Questions about Effective Public 

Commenting. 

Activities that are educational only or are co-sponsored by Ecology may be found under the 

''More Ecology Events" link in the left column of this page. We Invite your feedback about this 

Public Involvement calendar, 

If you have special accommodation needs or require documents in alternative format, please 

contact Ecology at; 

360-407-6000 (voice) 

711 (relay service) 

800-833-6388 (TTY) 

Aug 26 6PM Public Hearing: Lacey 

HEARING CANCELLED: Revised State Implementation Plan 

for Nitrogen Dioxide, Oz:one, and Fine Particle Pollution 

Ecology proposes a revision to the State Implementation Plan for 

the infrastructure (or basic framework) to maintain, enforce, and 

Implement federal standards for nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and fine 

particle pollution. The proposed revision will add Ecology's existing 

requirement that permits will be Issued only after permit fees are 

paid. If Ecology does not receive a request for a public hearing by 

August 20, 2014, the hearing will not be held. A cancellation will be 

displayed here. Infrastructure SIP 

Locatiom Dept of Ecology HQ!Southwest Regional Office 

300 Desmond Drive SE 

lacey, WA .!1m;! JQ; 

Sponsor: Ecology 

Contact: Anya Caudill 

(360) 407~6630 I ACAU461@lecy.wa.gov 

Sep 2 6:30PM Public workshop Followed by Public Hearing: Mukilteo 

Boeing Everett - Prevention of Significant Deterioration 

(PSO) Permit 

Sep 10 

Sep 15 

7 PM9PM 

Boeing proposes to produce new models of the Boeing 777 at their 

Everett facility. The facility would be a source of volatile organic 

compound (VOC) emissions from the manufacturing and painting 

of aircrafts. Ecology proposes a PSD permit for Boeing's regulated 

VOC emissions. The public meeting wm begin at 6:30p.m. and the 

public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. More Information 

Location: Future of Flight Aviation Center 

Forward Cabin Conference Room 

8415 Paine Field Boulevard 

Mukilteo, WA .t:li!Q ;~: 

Sponsor: Dept of Ecology 

AIR QUALITY PM 

Contact: Marc Crooks 

(360) 407·6803 I mcro461@ecy.wa.aov 

Associated Public Comment Period: Aug 1 ~ Sep 3 

Public Meeting: Ellensburg 

Upper Yakima River Tributaries Draft TMDL Water Quality 

Improvement Report & Implementation Plan 

We welcome your comments and participation on the studies and 

recommendations to reduce temperature in Yakima River 

tributaries. Upper Yakima River Tributaries Draft TMDL Public 

Meeting 

Location: Hal Holmes Center, 201 N. Ruby Street, Ellensburg 

Hal Holmes Center 

201 N. Ruby Street 

Ellensburg, WA ~ :~. 

Sponsor: Dept of Ecology 

WATER QUAUTY PM 

Contact: Jane Creech 

(509) 454~7860 I jton461@ecy.wa.gov 

Associated Public Comment Period: Aug 15 - Sep 22 

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d. A copy of Ecology’s public involvement calendar outlining the details of the comment period

Public Involvement Calendar - W A Dept of Ecology 

10 AM - Public Meeting: Lacey 

12 PM PCB Chemical Action Plan (CAP) 

Ecology Invites you to comment on the draft Polychlorinated 

Biphenyls (PCB) Chemical Action Plan (CAP}. PCBs were produced 

for commercial uses 1929- 1977. PCBs are a key chemical of 

concern in new products. PCB Chemical Action Plan 

Location: Dept of Ecology HQ/Southwest Regional office 

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300 Desmond Drive SE 

Lacey, WA t!.s!Q !Q~ 

Sponsor: Dept of Ecology 

WASTE 2 RESOURCES PM 

Contact: Holly Davies 

(360) 407-7398. I hdav461@ecv.wa.gov 

Associated Public Comment Period: Aug 6 Oct 6 

Associated Public Meeting: Sep 24 

Public Comment Periods 

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Aug 27 

Public Comment Period: Bellingham 

Georgia Pacific West cleanup site- public comment period 

Ecology is seeking public comment on documents about the 

cleanup of the Pulp & Tissue Mill area of the GP West cleanup site. 

Georgia Pacific West 

Location: Bellingham, WA 

Sponsor: Dept of Ecology 

Contact: Brian Sate 

(425) 649-7265 I bsat461@ecv.wa.gov 

Public Comment Period: Olympia 

City of Olympia Shoreline Master Program update open 

house and public hearing 

Open house to be followed by short presentation & QNQC session, 

to be followed by public hearing, Hearing is part of the State's 

review of the City of Olympia's locally adopted Shoreline Master 

Program (SMP) comprehensive update under the Shoreline 

Management Act (SMA). 

Location: Olympia, WA 

Sponsor: Dept of Ecology 

SHORELND & ENV ASSIST PM 

Contact: Chrissy Bailey 

(360) 407-0290 I CHRB461@ecy.wa.gov 

Associated Open House Followed by Public Hearing: Jul 31 

Public Comment Period: Olympia 

City of Olympia's Shoreline Master Program Comprehensive 

Update 

The Washington State Department of Ecology seeks public input on 

Olympia's proposed Shoreline Master Program compehenslve 

update. Citv of Olympia SMP Comprehensive Update 

Location: Olympia, WA 

Sponsor: Dept of Ecology 

SHORELND & ENV ASSIST PM 

Contact: Chrissy Bailey 

(360) 407-0290 I CHRB461@ecy.wa.gov 

Associated Open House Followed by Public Hearing: Jul 31 

Public Comment Period: Seattle 

Metro Lake Union Periodic Review 

Metro Lake Union is located at 1602 North Northlake Way. Ecology 

conducts periodic reviews every 5 years on sites that have 

environmental covenants and/or institutional controls. The review 

examines the effectiveness of cleanup activities, and assures the 

continued protection of human health and the environment. !1g![Q 

Lake Union 

Location: Seattle, WA 

Sponsor: Dept of Ecology 

Contact: Maura O'Brien 

(425) 649~7249/ mobr461@ecy.wa.gov 

Public Comment Period: 

Revised State Implementation Plan for Nitrogen Dioxide, 

Ozone, and Fine Particle Pollution 

Ecology proposes a revision to the State Implementation Plan for 

the infrastructure (or basic framework) to maintain, enforce, and 

implement federal standards for nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and fine 

http://apps.ecy.wa.gov/pubcalendar/calendar.asp 8/25/2014 
d. A copy of Ecology’s public involvement calendar outlining the details of the comment period

Public Involvement Calendar- W A Dept of Ecology 

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particle pollution. The proposed revision will add Ecology's existing 

requirement that permits will be issued only after permit fees are 

paid, If Ecology does not receive a request for a public hearing by 

August 20, 2014, the hearing will not be held. A cancellation wi!! be 

displayed here. Infrastructure S..IE 

Sponsor: Ecology 

Contact: Anya Caudill 

(360) 407~6630 I ACAU461@ecy.wa.gov 

Public Comment Period: lone 

Airport Kwik Stop Interim Actions planned, public involved 

to review and comment on documents that will guide 

cleanup. 

Additional cleanup work called Interim Actions are planned for the 

site In August. The purpose of the work Is to adOress petroleum 

product floating on groundwater that lies about 35 feet underneath 

the former cabin Grit! property. View the fact sheet and documents 

by clicking on the link. Fact Sheet Work Plan SEPA Checklist and 

DNS 

Location: lone, WA 

Sponsor: Dept of Ecology 

Contact: Doug Ladwig 

{509) 329-3440 1 DLAD461@ecy.wa.gov 

Public Comment Period: Port Hadlock 

Community Shell Draft Five-Year Periodic Review Report 

The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) Invites the public 

to review and comment on a draft periodic review report of the 

Community Shell cleanup site in Port Hadlock. Ecology reviews 

cleanup sites at least every five years to make sure the sites still 

protect human health and the environment. Cleanup actions at the 

site appear to be protective. Communltv Shell Cleanup Site 

Webpage 

Location: Port Hadlock, WA 

Sponsor: Dept of Ecology 

Contact: Panjlnl Balaraju 

(360) 407-6335 I pbal461@ecy.wa.gov 

Public Comment Period: Westport. 

Draft Modification NPDES Discharge Permit for Washington 

Crab Producers 

Washington Crab Producers Is being issued a Modification of NPDES 

Permit No. WA0003352 to continue to discharge treated 

wastewater to Half Moon Bay, Grays Harbor. PARIS Database 

Location: Westport, WA 

Sponsor: Dept of Ecology 

Contact: Mel!nda Wilson 

(360) 407-6280 I MEWI461@ecy.wa.gov 

Public Comment Period: East Wenatchee 

Greater Wenatchee Regional Landfill and Recycling Center -

Draft Air Operating Permit {AOP) 

Ecology proposes to renew the air operating permit for the Greater 

Wenatchee Regional Landfill and Recycling Center. The permit is 

reviewed every five years. It lists the requirements for a municipal 

solid waste landfill and a landfill gas flare. Central Regional Office 

Air Operating Permits 

Location: East Wenatchee, WA 

Sponsor: Dept of Ecology 

Contact: Ryan VIcente 

(509) 454·7899/ rvic461@ecy.wa.gov 

Public Comment Period: East Wenatchee 

Costco Wholesale Data Center 

Ecology is proposing to reauthorize Installation and operation of a 

third diesel-fired emergency generator at the existing electronic 

data storage facility. The emergency generator provides backup 

electrical power to the data center ( 4405 Building B, along Grant 

Road, outside of East Wenatchee). Comments must be submitted 

in writing. Proposed Notice of Construction 

Location: East Wenatchee, WA 

Sponsor: Dept of Ecology 

Contact: Lynnette Hailer 

(509) 457-7126 I Jhul461@ecy.wa.gov 

Public Comment Period: Bellingham 

Weldcraft Steel & Marine cleanup site 

A public comment period for a Remedial Investlgatlonlfeasibillty 

Study Report assodated with the cleanup site. Weldcralt Steel & 

http://apps.ecy. wa. gov /pubcalendar/ calendar.asp 8/25/2014 
e. A copy of Ecology’s web page with a link to the public review draft

Infrastructure, Rules, and Programs SIPs I Washington State Department of Ecology 

Air Oua!lty > A!r Quality Standards & Plans > SIPs > Infrastructure, Rules, & Programs SrPs 

Infrastructure, Rules, and Programs SIPs 

Infrastructure SIPs 

When EPA establ!shes a new National Ambient Air Ouallty Standard (NAAQS) or revises an 

existing NAAQS, the federal Clean Air Act requires Washington to develop an infrastructure 

State Implementation Plan (SIP). The Infrastructure SIP demonstrates that Washington has 

the necessary legal authority, regulatory structure, and sufficient resources to implement the 

NAAQS sta'tewide. 

Infrastructure SIPs: 

SIP Title Status 

Infrastructure SIP for the 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide, Public comment period: July 25, 2014 ·August 27, 2014 

2008 Ozone, and 1997,2006, and 2012 Fine 

Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Submit comments (aqcomments@ecy.wa.gov) or to request a public hearing, 

Standards contact: 

Anya Caudifl (anya.caudill@ecy.wa.gov), Air Quality Program 

This SIP submittal proves Washington's authority to Washington Department of Ecology 

control sources and limit emissions of nitrogen P.O. Box 47600 

dioxide, ozone, and fine particles. Ecology proposes Olympia, WA 98504~7600 

to add Ecology's existing requirement that permits (360) 407·6630 

will be issued only after permit fees are paid. 

Deadline to request a public hearing: August 20, 2014 

. SIP document (draft:) 

. News Release Public hearing details (including cancellation) listed on Ecology's public 

involvement calendar 

Public hearing date/location (if requested): 

August 26, 2014, 6 p.m. 

300 Desmond Drive SE, Lacey 

Infrastructure SIP Certification fur the 2008 Lead Plan submitted in 4/14. News release 

National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

. SIP document 

. !'8Q 

. 2012 AirJ;!Ort lead Study: Auburn MuniciQal 

Air12ort and Harvey Field 

lnfrastf:J!.cture SIP Certification for the J.9fi],7 §·Hour Plan partially approved on 5/24/12. Federal Register Notice 

Ozone National Ambient Air Quality_ Standards 

State Implementation Plan for 1997 B·Hour Ozone Plan approved on 8/27/07. Federal Register Notice 

and PM2.S National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

Rules 

Washington rules are submitted with a SIP to provide an enforceable means to carry oUt the control strategy in the SIP. Washington 

may also submit rules or rule updates without a SIP to satisfy federal requirements or as a state Initiative to ~strengthen the 

SIP~ (Improve pollution control programs). 

When EPA approves a rule as part of Washington's SIP, the rule becomes ~federally-enforceable.~ That is, if washington does not 

implement the rule, EPA can step in and enforce the rule at the federal !eve!. 

EPA's list of federally·a@roved Washington rules 

Current proposals to include state and local air quality rules in the SIP: 

SIP Title 

Chapter 173·433 WAC, Solid Fuel Burning Devices (revised) 

Solid Fuel Burning Devices rule 

Chapter 173-476 WAC, Ambient Air Quality Standards 

Final SIP submittal 

Related documents 

Status 

Rule proposed on 3/4/14. See Federal Register 

Notice. 

Rule proposal approved on 3/4/14. See Federal 

Register Notice. 

httn://www.ecv.wa.!!ov/nrOQrams/air/sins/nlans/infrastructure.htm 

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e. A copy of Ecology’s web page with a link to the public review draft

Infrastructure, Rules, and Programs SIPs I Washington State Department of Ecology 

Chapter 173-400 WAC, General Air Quality.Regulations (revised) 

More information 

Program SIPs 

! Updated rule submitted in 1/14. 

I 

Some SIPs satisfy programs or parts of programs required by the Clean Air Act. The subjects addressed by these SIPs can be quite 

diverse. One example is the Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program, more commonly known as the Emission Check 

Program. This program is required for carbon monoxide and ozone nonattalnment areas. Other examples include the Washington 

State Visibility Protection Program and the 1998 Smoke Management Program. 

Program SIPs currently being developed or recently submitted to EPA for approval: 

Regional Haze SIP 

Contact us 

Copyright© Washington State Department of Ecology. See http://www.ecy.wa.gov/copyrlght.htm!. 

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From: Ecology"s Air Quality Rule and State Implementation Plan Updates on behalf of ECY RE AQComments

To: ECY-AQ-RULE-AND-SIP-UPDATES@LISTSERV.WA.GOV

Subject: Washington SIP Notice: comment period on a SIP revision; two EPA actions

Date: Friday, July 25, 2014 1:17:53 PM

Ecology invites comments on Infrastructure SIP Revision for the 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide, 2008

Ozone, and 1997, 2006, and 2012 Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards

 

Public comment period: July 25 – August 27, 2014

Deadline to request a public hearing: August 20, 2014

Public hearing date / location (if requested): August 26, 2014 at 6 p.m. at Ecology (300

Desmond Drive SE, Lacey).

To request a public hearing, contact Anya Caudill at (360) 407-6630 or

anya.caudill@ecy.wa.gov. Public hearing details (including cancellation) listed on Ecology’s

public involvement calendar.

Comments can be submitted by email to AQComments@ecy.wa.gov or by mail to Anya

Caudill, Washington Department of Ecology, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600

More information: news release; Ecology’s SIP revision document

EPA took the following actions on Washington’s SIP submittals:

· Proposed Rule: Approval of Nonattainment New Source Review Program (Chapter

173-400 WAC SIP Submittal)

More information: federal proposal notice; Ecology’s submittal documents; about the

project

EPA will accept written comments through August 25, 2014.

· Final Rule: Partial Approval of Lead Infrastructure SIP Certification

More information: federal notice, Lead SIP certification ; frequently asked questions

To unsubscribe from the ECY-AQ-RULE-AND-SIP-UPDATES list, click the following

link:

http://listserv.wa.gov/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=ECY-AQ-RULE-AND-SIP-UPDATES&A=1

f. A copy of Ecology’s air quality rules and SIP updates listserv announcement
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Works Cited

USEPA. (2013). Guidance on Infrastructure State Implementation Plan (SIP) Elements under Clean Air Act 

Sections 110(a)(1) and 110(a)(2).

USEPA. (2008). Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen - Health Criteria.

USEPA. (2009). Integrated Science Assessment for Particulate Matter (Final Report).

Washington State Department of Ecology. (2010). 2010 Washington State Ambient Air Monitoring 

Network Assessment. Air Quality Program.

Washington State Department of Ecology. (2013). 2013 Washington State Ambient Air Monitoring 

Network Assessment. Air Quality Program.