# 2007 Ozone Plan 

# Appendix M

Clean Air Act Requirements

# 2007 Ozone Plan 

# This page intentionally blank.San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District April 30, 2007Appendix M: Clean Air Act Requirements2007 Ozone PlanAppendix M-1Appendix M: Clean Air Act RequirementsTable M-1: General Nonattainment Plan RequirementsRequired Plan Element Description Location in planReasonably Available ControlTechnologies (RACT)[Section 172(c)(1)The plan should provide for the implementation of all reasonablyavailable control measures as expeditiously as possible,including reduction in emissions from existing sources throughthe adoption of reasonably available control technology.Chapter 2, Section 2.5.1Reasonable Further Progress[Section 172(c)(2)]The plan requires reasonable further progress in emissionreduction.Chapter 6 – specific controlmeasure emission reductionsChapter 10- overall reduction inpollutants of concernInventory[Section 172(c)(3)]The plan should include a comprehensive, accurate, currentinventory of actual emissions from all sources of the relevantpollutant or pollutants in such area, including periodic revisionsas the Administrator may determine necessary to assure that therequirements of this part are met.Chapter 1Appendix BIdentification and Quantification[Section 172(c)(4)]The plan should identify and quantify the emissions, if any, ofany such pollutant or pollutants, which will be allowed, inaccordance with section 173(a)(1)(B), from the construction andoperation of major new or modified stationary sources in eachsuch area. The plan shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of theEPA that the emissions quantified for this purpose will beconsistent with the achievement of reasonable further progressand will not interfere with attainment of the applicable nationalambient air quality standard by the applicable attainment date.Chapter 3, Section 3.4.3Permits for new and modified stationarysources[Section 172(c)(5)]Such plan provisions shall require permits for the constructionand operation of new or modified major stationary sourcesanywhere in the nonattainment area, in accordance with section173.Chapter 1Appendix BSan Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District April 30, 2007Appendix M: Clean Air Act Requirements2007 Ozone PlanAppendix M-2Table M-1: General Nonattainment Plan Requirements-cont.Required Plan Element Description Location in planOther Measures[Section 172(c)(6)]Such plan provisions shall include enforceable emissionlimitations, and such other control measures, means ortechniques (including economic incentives such as fees,marketable permits, and auctions of emission rights), as well asschedules and timetables for compliance, as may be necessaryor appropriate to provide for attainment by the applicable date.Chapter 6Chapter 7Compliance with Section 110(a)(2)[Section 172(c)(7)]Compliance with section 110(a)(2).- Such plan provisions shallalso meet the applicable provisions of section 110(a)(2).Chapter 2,3,4,5,6,9Appendix FEquivalent Techniques[Section 172(c)(8)]Upon application by any State, the EPA may allow the use ofequivalent modeling, emission inventory, and planningprocedures, unless the EPA determines that the proposedtechniques are, in the aggregate, less effective than themethods specified by the EPA.Chapter 3, Section 3.3.1Contingency Measures[Section 172(c)(9)]The plan should include specific measures to be undertaken ifthe area fails to make reasonable further progress, or to attainthe national primary ambient air quality standard by theapplicable attainment. Such measures shall be included in theplan revision as contingency measures to take effect in any suchcase without further action by the State or the EPAChapter 11, Section 11.6San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District April 30, 2007Appendix M: Clean Air Act Requirements2007 Ozone PlanAppendix M-3Table M-2: Extreme Area Plan Requirements for Ozone NonattainmentAreasRequired Plan Element Description Location in planInventory [Section 182(a)(1)]Submit a comprehensive, accurate, current inventory of actualemissions from all sourcesAppendix BPeriodic Inventory[Section 182(a)(3)(A)]Submission of a revised inventory no later than the end of athree-year period after submission of the inventory.Appendix B, Section B.2General Offset requirements[Section 182(e)(1)]The ratio of total emission reductions of volatile organiccompounds (VOCs) to total increased emissions of such airpollutant shall be at least 1.5 to 1, except that if the State planrequires all existing major sources in a nonattainment area touse best available control technology for the control of VOCs,the ratio shall be at least 1.2 to 1.Chapter 2, Section 2.5.6Plan provisions for Reasonable FurtherProgress(Requires: determination of baselineemissions, new source review provisions,and credibility of reductions)[Section 182(b)(1)]The plan should provide for specific annual reductions inemissions of volatile organic compounds and oxides of nitrogenas necessary to attain the national primary ambient air qualitystandard for ozone by the attainment date applicable under thisAct.Chapter 10Reasonably available control technology[Section 182(b)(2)]Implementation of control technologies for VOC sources coveredby control technique guidelines (CTG) documents and all othermajor stationary sources of VOCs that are located in the areaChapter 4Chapter 6San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District April 30, 2007Appendix M: Clean Air Act Requirements2007 Ozone PlanAppendix M-4Table M-2: Extreme Area Plan Requirements for Ozone Nonattainment Areas- cont.Required Plan Element Description Location in planEnhanced Monitoring[Section 182(c)(1)]Follow Federal guidelines for monitoring of concentrations ofozoneChapter 1, Section 1.3.2Attainment demonstration[Section 182(c)(2)(A)]A demonstration that the plan will provide for attainment of thenational ambient air quality standard by the applicableattainment date. The demonstration must be based onphotochemical grid modeling.Chapter 2, Section 2.5.2Reasonable Further Progress (RFP)demonstration[Section 182(c)(2)(B)]A demonstration that the plan will result in VOC emissionsreductions from the baseline emissions of at least three percent.Chapter 2, Section 2.5.3Chapter 10Enhanced vehicle inspection andmaintenance program[Section 182(c)(3)]The State shall provide for an enhanced program to reducehydrocarbon emissions and NOx emissions from in-use motorvehicles registered in each urbanized areaChapter 6, 7, 8Appendix IContingency Provisions[Section 182(c)(9)]The plan shall provide for the implementation of specificmeasures to be undertaken if the area fails to meet anyapplicable milestone. Such measures shall take effect withoutfurther action by the State or the EPA upon a failure to meet theapplicable milestone.Chapter 2, Section 2.5.3Chapter 10Vehicle Miles Traveled[Section 182(d)(1)]Transportation control strategies/Transportation ControlmeasuresChapter 9, Section 9.2San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District April 30, 2007Appendix M: Clean Air Act Requirements2007 Ozone PlanAppendix M-5Table M-2: Extreme Area Plan Requirements for Ozone Nonattainment Areas- cont.Required Plan Element Description Location in planModifications at a Major Source[Section 182(e)(2)]Any change (as described in Section 111(a)(4) of the CAA) at amajor stationary source which results in any increase inemissions from any discrete operation, unit, or other pollutantemitting activity at the source shall be considered a modificationfor purposes of Section 172(c)(5) and Section 173(a) of theCAA, except that for purposes of complying with the offsetrequirement pursuant to Section 173(a)(1), any such increaseshall not be considered a modification if the owner or operator ofthe source elects to offset the increase by a greater reduction inemissions of the air pollutant concerned from other discreteoperations, units, or activities within the source at an internaloffset ratio of at least 1.3 to 1. The offset requirements of thispart shall not be applicable in Extreme Areas to a modification ofan existing source if such modification consists of installation ofequipment required to comply with the applicableimplementation plan, permit, or this act.Chapter 2, Section 2.4Use of clean fuels or advanced controltechnology[Section 182(e)(3)]Each new, modified, and existing electric utility and industrialand commercial boiler which emits more than 25 tons per yearof oxides of nitrogen, shall(a) burn as its primary fuel natural gas, methanol, or ethanol(or a comparably low polluting fuel), or(b) use advanced control technology or other comparablyeffective control methods) for reduction of emissions ofoxides of nitrogenChapter 2, Section 2.5.8Traffic Control Measures[Section 182(e)(4)]For extreme areas, each plan may contain provisionsestablishing traffic control measures applicable during heavytraffic hours to reduce the use of high polluting vehicles orheavy-duty vehicles, notwithstanding any other provision of law.Chapter 2, Section 2.5.8San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District April 30, 2007Appendix M: Clean Air Act Requirements2007 Ozone PlanAppendix M-6Table M-2: Extreme Area Plan Requirements for Ozone Nonattainment Areas- cont.Required Plan Element Description Location in planNew Technologies (Undefined FutureControl Measures) [Section 182(e)(5)]An Extreme Area Plan may include provisions anticipating thedevelopment of new control techniques or improvement ofexisting control technologies. These contingency measuresmust be defined no later than three years before proposedimplementation of the plan provisions.Chapter 2, Section 2.5.7Chapter 11Milestones[Section 182(g)]Provide a report every three years after the designation todetermine whether the nonattainment area has achieved areduction in emissions during the preceding interval equivalentto the total emission reductions required to be achieved by theattainment date given in the plan.Chapter 10, Section 10.3Failure to Attain Fee -Enforcement underSection 185If area fails to attain the standard by November 15, 2010, majorstationary source of VOCs in the area shall pay a fee to the stateof $5000/ton of VOC emissions per calendar year in excess of80% of a baseline defined as the actual or allowable emissions.Chapter 2, Section 2.5.8San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District April 30, 2007Appendix M: Clean Air Act Requirements2007 Ozone PlanAppendix M-7Table M-3: California Clean Air Act Planning RequirementsRequired CaliforniaPlan ElementDescription Location in planIndirect and area source controlsAn indirect and area source control program[H&SC 40918(a)(4)]Appendix ESection E.5Best available retrofit control technologyBest available retrofit control technology (BARCT) for existingsources of specified sizes[H&SC 40918(a)(2)]Appendix E, Section E.4New Source ReviewA program to mitigate all emissions from new and modifiedpermitted sources[H&SC 40918(a)(1)]Chapter 2, Section 2.5.5Transportation control measuresTransportation control measures as needed to meet Californiaplan requirements[H&SC 40918(a)(3)]Chapter ESection E.5Clean fleet vehicle programsSignificant use of low-emission vehicles by fleet operators[H&SC 40918(a)(4)]Chapter 6,7,8Appendix IRate of ProgressReducing pollutants contributing to nonattainment by fivepercent per year for all feasible control measures and anexpeditious adoption schedule.[H&SC 40914]Not applicable to SJVABPublic education programsPublic education programs[H&SC 40918(a)(6)]Chapter 4Section 4.5.2Per-capita exposureReducing per-capita population exposure to severenonattainment pollutants according to a prescribed schedule[H&SC 40920(c)]Appendix ESan Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District April 30, 2007Appendix M: Clean Air Act Requirements2007 Ozone PlanAppendix M-8Table M-3: California Clean Air Act Planning Requirements-cont.Required CaliforniaPlan ElementDescription Location in planAny other feasible controlsAny of the feasible controls that can be implemented or forwhich implementation can begin, within 10 years of adoptiondate of the most recent air quality plan[H&SC 40920.5 (c)]Chapters 6, 7, 8Appendices H & IControl measure rankingRanking control measures by cost-effectiveness andimplementation priority[H&SC 40922]Chapter ESection E.7.1