UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY cc (Q) 

REGION Ill . 0 f'V 1650 Arch Street 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-2029 

The Honorable Dana Aunkst, Acting Secretary 

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection 

Rachel Carson State Office Building 

P. 0. Box 2063 

Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063 

Dear Secretary Aunkst: 

OCT 1 6 2014 

On July 17, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received a revision to the 

Pennsylvania State Implementation Plan (SIP) from the Pennsylvania Department of the Environment 

pertaining to several infrastructure elements applicable to the 2010 Sulfur Dioxide National Ambient Air 

Quality Standards (NAAQS). EPA has determined that the submittal is administratively and technically 

complete, and is reviewing it to prepare a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) action. 

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If members of your staff have any questions, they may direct them to Ms. Ruth Knapp, Office of 

Air Program Planning, at (215) 814-2191, or at knapp.ruth@epa.gov. She is the principal contact for 

this rulemaking. 

Sincerely, 

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,, A~~,w David Arnold, Acting Director 

Air Protection Division 

cc: Joyce E. Epps, Director of the Bureau of Air Quality 

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SIP SUBMITTAL COMPLETENESS CRITERIA CHECKLIST 

(in accordance with 40 CFR Part 51 - App. V) 

SIP Submitted by : Pennsylvania Department of Environmental 

Protection 

Date Submitted: July 15, 2014 

Subject: 2010 Sulfur Dioxide National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

Infrastructure SIP 

Completeness Review 

Completed by: Ruth Knapp ~fJ(_ Date Completed: October 9, 2014 

Administrative Materials A

I EPA REQUIREMENT I STATE SUBMITTAL 

1. A formal letter of submittal from the Governor or his 1. Transmittal letter dated July 15, 2014 from 

designee, requesting EPA approval of the plan or revision Environment E. Christopher Abruzzo to Shawn 

thereof. 

2. Evidence that the State has adopted the plan in the State code 2. Applicable portions of 110(a)(2) are found i

or body of regulations; or issued the permit, order, consent 40 CFR Part 52 or in the state code/body of regu

agreement in final form. That evidence shall include the date 

of adoption or final issuance as well as the effective date of the 

plan, if different from the adoption/issuance date. 

3. Evidence that the State has the necessary legal authority 3. Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act prov

under State law to adopt and implement the plan. to implement the plan. 

4. A copy of actual regulation, or document submitted for 4. The infrastructure submittal which reference

approval and incorporation by reference into the plan, including regulations, related SIP submittals and applicabl

indication of the changes made to the existing approved plan, the state code/body of regulations is dated July 

where applicable. The submittal shall be a copy of the official 

State regulation/document signed, stamped, dated by the 

appropriate State official indicating that it is fully enforceable 

by the State. The effective date of the regulation/document 

shall; whenever possible, be indicated in the document itself. -
PA REQUIREMENT STATE SUBMITTAL (X) 

tate followed all of the procedural 5. Yes the transmittal letter and other documentation indicate p 

tate's laws and constitution in conducting that Pennsylvania followed the procedural requirements for 

option/issuance of the plan. adoption of the plan. 

c notice was given of the proposed 6. Public noticed date May 3, 2014 indicated a public comment 

P" 

h procedures approved by EPA, including period was held from May 3, 2014 through June 6, 2014. 

n of such notice. 

ublic hearings were held in accordance 7. The public notice indicated that if requested, a public p 

provided in the public notice and the hearing would be held on June 4, 2014. 

itution, if applicable. 

lic comments and the State's response 8. P ADEP provided a copy ofthe comments provided during p 

the state comment period and their responses. 

PA REQUIREMENT STATE SUBMITTAL (X) 

 regulated pollutants affected by the plan. 1. Sulfur Dioxide is the pollutant. p 

e locations of affected sources including 2. The plan effects sources statewide. p 

onattainment designation of the locations 

ttainment plan for the affected area(s). 

e changes in plan allowable emissions 3. No changes occur to emissions as a results of this 

ces; estimates of changes in current submission. I 

 affected sources or, where appropriate, p 

ges in actual emissions from affected 

lations of the differences between certain 

owable emissions anticipated as a result 

tration that the national ambient air 4. Since the plan does not modify emissions, it will not effect p 

vention of significant deterioration these items. 

e further progress demonstration?_ and 
EPA REQUIREMENT STATE SUBMITTAL 

visibility, as applicable, are protected if the plan is approved 

and implemented. 

5. Modeling information required to support the proposed 5. No modeling information is required, but the 

revision, including input data, output data, models used, modeling is discussed in this plan under element 

ambient monitoring data used, meteorological data used, 

·ustification for use of offsite data (where used), modes of 

models used, assumptions, and other information relevant to 

he determination of adequacy of the modeling analysis. 

6. Evidence, where necessary, that emission limitations are 6. This information is found in the Pennsylvania 

based ori continuous emission reduction technology. applicable portions of 40 CFR Part 52. 

7. Evidence that the plan contains emission limitations, work 7. This information is found in the Pennsylvani

practice standards and recordkeeping/reporting requirements, applicable portions of 40 CFR Part 52 

where necessary, to ensure emission levels. 

8. Compliance/enforcement strategies, including how 8. This information is found in the Pennsylvani

compliance will be determined in practice. applicable portions of 40 CFR Part 52 

9. Special economic and technological justifications required 9.NA 

by any applicable EPA policies. (If a policy is not appropriate, 

explain why.) 

10. A Section 107 request must be accompanied by a 10. NA maintenance plan demonstrating maintenance to the relevant 

NAAQS for at least 10 years after redesignation. 

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

REGION Ill 

1650 Arch Street 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-2029 

The Honorable Dana Aunkst, Acting Secretary 

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection 

Rachel Carson State Office Building 

P. 0. Box 2063 

Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063 

Dear Secretary Aunkst: 

OCT 1 6 i014 

On July 17, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received a revision to the 

Pennsylvania State Implementation Plan (SIP) from the Pennsylvania Department of the Environment 

pertaining to several infrastructure elements applicable to the 2012 Fine Particulate National Ambient 

Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). EPA has determined that the submittal is administratively and 

technically complete, and is reviewing it to prepare a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) action. 

If members of your staff have any questions, they may direct them to Ms. Ruth Knapp, Office of 

Air Program Planning, at (215) 814-2191, or at knapp.ruth@epa.gov. She is the principal contact for 

this rulemaking. 

incerely !) 

:!)/)/?'4--tl) 

David Arnold, Acting Director 

Air Protection Division 

cc: Joyce E. Epps, Director of the Bureau of Air Quality 

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SIP SUBMITTAL COMPLETENESS CRITERIA CHECKLIST 

(in accordance with 40 CFR Part 51 - App. V) 

SIP Submitted by: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental 

Protection 

Date Submitted: July 15, 2014 

Subject: 2012 Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) National Ambient Air 

Quality Standards Infrastructure SIP 

Completeness Review "'V' 

Completed by: Ruth Knapp "-1/'-

Date Completed: October 9, 2014 

Administrative Materials 

I. EPA REQUIREMENT I STATE SUBMITTAL 

1. A formal letter of submittal from the Governor or his 1. Transmittal letter dated July 15, 2014 from 

designee, requesting EPA approval of the plan or revision Environment E. Christopher Abruzzo to Shawn 

hereof. 

2. Evidence that the State has adopted the plan in the State code 2. Applicable portions of 110(a)(2) are found i

or body of regulations; or issued the permit, order, consent 40 CFR Part 52 or in the state code/body of regu

agreement in final form. That evidence shall include the date 

of adoption or final issuance as well as the effective date of the 

plan, if different from the adoption/issuance date. 

3. Evidence that the State has the necessary legal authority 3. Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act prov

under State law to adopt and implement the plan. to implement the plan. 

4. A copy of actual regulation, or document submitted for 4. The infrastructure submittal which references 

approval and incorporation by reference into the plan, including regulations, related SIP submittals and applicab

indication of the changes made to the existing approved plan, the state code/body of regulations is dated July 

where applicable. The submittal shall be a copy of the official 

State regulation/document signed, stamped, dated by the 

appropriate State official indicating that it is fully enforceable 

by the State. The effective date of the regulation/document 

shall, whenever possible, be indicated in the document itself. 
PA REQUIREMENT STATE SUBMITTAL (X) 

tate followed all of the procedural 5. Yes the transmittal letter and other documentation indicate P" 

ate's laws and constitution in conducting that Pennsylvania followed the procedural requirements for 

option/issuance of the plan. adoption of the plan. 

c notice was given of the proposed 6. Public noticed date May 3, 2014 indicated a public comment p- 

h procedures approved by EPA, including period was held from May 3, 2014 through June 6, 2014. 

n of such notice. 

ublic hearings were held in accordance 7. The public notice indicated that if requested, a public P" 

provided in the public notice and the hearing would be held on June 4, 2014. 

itution, if applicable. 

lic comments and the State's response 8. PADEP provided a copy ofthe comments provided during P" 

the state comment period and their responses. 

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PA REQUIREMENT STATE SUBMITTAL (X) 

 regulated pollutants affected by the plan. 1. PM2.5 is the pollutant. P" 

 locations of affected sources including 2. The plan effects sources statewide. p 

onattainment designation of the locations 

ttainment plan for the affected area(s). 

e changes in plan'allowable emissions 3. No changes occur to emissions as a results of this 

ces; estimates of changes in current submission. 

 affected sources or, where appropriate, p 

ges in actual emissions from affected 

lations of the differences between certain 

owable emissions anticipated as a result 

tration that the national ambient air 4. Since the plan does not modify emissions, it will not effect P" 

vention of significant deterioration these items. 

e further progress demonstration, and 
EPA REQUIREMENT STATE SUBMITTAL 

visibility, as applicable, are protected if the plan is approved 

and implemented. 

5. Modeling information required to support the proposed 5. No modeling information is required, but the 

revision, including input data, output data, models used, modeling is discussed in this plan under elemen

ambient monitoring data used, meteorological data used, 

ustification for use of offsite data (where used), modes of 

models used, assumptions, and other information relevant to 

he determination of adequacy of the modeling analysis. 

6. Evidence, where necessary, that emission limitations are 6. This information is found in the Pennsylvani

based on continuous emission reduction technology. applicable portions of 40 CFR Part 52. 

7. Evidence that the plan contains emission limitations, work 7. This information is found in the Pennsylvani

practice standards and recordkeeping/reporting requirements, applicable portions of 40 CFR Part 52 

where necessary, to ensure emission levels. 

8. Compliance/enforcement strategies, including how 8. This information is found in the Pennsylvani

compliance will be determined in practice. applicable portions of 40 CFR Part 52 

9. Special economic and technological justifications required 9.NA 

by any applicable EPA policies. (If a policy is not appropriate, 

explain why.) 

10. A Section 107 request must be accompanied by a 10. NA maintenance plan demonstrating maintenance to the relevant 

NAAQS for at least 10 years after redesignation. 
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