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# TheHonorableDanaAunkst,Acting Secretary PennsylvaniaDepartmentofEnvironmental Protection Rachel CarsonStateOfficeBuilding P. 0.Box2063 Harrisburg,PA 17105-2063 DearSecretaryAunkst: 

# OCT 1 6 2014

OnJuly 17, 2014,theU.S. EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)receivedarevisionto the PennsylvaniaStateImplementationPlan(SIP) fromthePennsylvaniaDepartmentoftheEnvironment pertainingto severalinfrastructureelements applicableto the 2010 SulfurDioxideNationalAmbientAir Quality Standards (NAAQS). EPAhas determinedthatthe submittal is administrativelyandtechnically complete, andis reviewingitto prepare aNotice ofProposedRulemaking(NPR) action. ' 

# Ifmembers ofyour staffhave anyquestions,theymaydirectthemto Ms. RuthKnapp, Officeof AirProgramPlanning, at(215) 814-2191, oratknapp.ruth@epa.gov. Sheistheprincipalcontactfor thisrulemaking. Sincerely, 1 /

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**A~~,w** ,, DavidArnold, ActingDirector AirProtectionDivision cc: JoyceE. Epps,DirectoroftheBureauofAirQuality

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# iSIP 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 ACCEPTABLE

I EPA REQUIREMENT I STATE SUBMITTAL I {X} I

1. A formal letter of submittal from the Governor or his 1. Transmittal letter dated July 15, 2014 from Secretary of the p
designee, requesting EPA approval of the plan or revision Environment E. Christopher Abruzzo to Shawn Garvin of EPA.
thereof. 2. Evidence that the State has adopted the plan in the State code 2. Applicable portions of 110(a)(2) are found in the PA SIP at

por body of regulations; or issued the permit, order, consent 40 CFR Part 52 or in the state code/body of regulations. 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 provides authority p

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 SIP approved p-
approval and incorporation by reference into the plan, including regulations, related SIP submittals and applicable portions of indication of the changes made to the existing approved plan, the state code/body of regulations is dated July 15, 2014.

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.

-EPA REQUIREMENT STATE SUBMITTAL (X) 5. Evidence that the State followed all of the procedural
5. Yes the transmittal letter and other documentation indicate p requirements of the State's laws and constitution in conducting that Pennsylvania followed the procedural requirements for I and completing the adoption/issuance of the plan. adoption of the plan. 6. Public noticed date May 3, 2014 indicated a public comment 1 6. Evidence that public notice was given of the proposed

P" 1 change consistent with procedures approved by EPA, including period was held from May 3, 2014 through June 6, 2014. I the date of publication of such notice. 7. Certification that public hearings were held in accordance 7. The public notice indicated that if requested, a public
p with the information provided in the public notice and the hearing would be held on June 4, 2014. State's laws and constitution, if applicable. 8. Compilation of public comments and the State's response 8. P ADEP provided a copy ofthe comments provided during p thereto.

the state comment period and their responses. Technical Suooort EPA REQUIREMENT STATE SUBMITTAL (X) 1. Identification of all regulated pollutants affected by the plan. 1. Sulfur Dioxide is the pollutant.

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

p the EPA attainment/nonattainment designation of the locations and the status of the attainment plan for the affected area(s). 3. Quantification of the changes in plan allowable emissions 3. No changes occur to emissions as a results of this from the affected sources; estimates of changes in current submission.

I actual emissions from affected sources or, where appropriate,

p quantification of changes in actual emissions from affected sources through calculations of the differences between certain baseline levels and allowable emissions anticipated as a result of the revision. 4. The State's demonstration that the national ambient air 4. Since the plan does not modify emissions, it will not effect p quality standards, prevention of significant deterioration these items. increments, reasonable further progress demonstration?_ andEPA REQUIREMENT STATE SUBMITTAL (X)
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 authority to do
revision, including input data, output data, models used, modeling is discussed in this plan under element K.
ambient monitoring data used, meteorological data used, p ·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 SIP under the

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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 Pennsylvania SIP under the

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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 Pennsylvania SIP under the

tv 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, pexplain why.) 10. A Section 107 request must be accompanied by a

10. NA maintenance plan demonstrating maintenance to the relevant p
NAAQS for at least 10 years after redesignation.

# UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION Ill 1650Arch Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-2029 

# TheHonorableDanaAunkst, ActingSecretary PennsylvaniaDepartmentofEnvironmental Protection Rachel Carson StateOfficeBuilding P. 0. Box2063 Harrisburg,PA 17105-2063 DearSecretaryAunkst: 

# OCT 1 6 i014

On July 17, 2014, theU.S. EnvironmentalProtectionAgency (EPA)received arevisionto the PennsylvaniaStateImplementationPlan(SIP)from thePennsylvaniaDepartmentoftheEnvironment pertainingto severalinfrastructure elements applicabletothe 2012 FineParticulateNationalAmbient AirQuality Standards (NAAQS). EPAhas determined thatthe submittalis administrativelyand technicallycomplete, andis reviewingittoprepare aNoticeofProposedRulemaking (NPR) action. Ifmembersofyourstaffhaveanyquestions,theymaydirectthemto Ms. RuthKnapp, Officeof AirProgramPlanning, at(215) 814-2191, oratknapp.ruth@epa.gov. Sheistheprincipalcontactfor thisrulemaking. incerely 

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# :!) / )/?'4--tl) David Arnold,ActingDirector AirProtectionDivision cc: JoyceE. Epps, DirectoroftheBureauofAirQuality

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# CustomerServiceHotline: 1-800-438-2474SIP 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 ACCEPTABLE

I . EPA REQUIREMENT I STATE SUBMITTAL I {X) I

1. A formal letter of submittal from the Governor or his 1. Transmittal letter dated July 15, 2014 from Secretary of the P"
designee, requesting EPA approval of the plan or revision Environment E. Christopher Abruzzo to Shawn Garvin of EPA.

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

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or body of regulations; or issued the permit, order, consent 40 CFR Part 52 or in the state code/body of regulations. 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 provides authority 17

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 SIP approved P"
approval and incorporation by reference into the plan, including regulations, related SIP submittals and applicable portions of indication of the changes made to the existing approved plan, the state code/body of regulations is dated July 15, 2014.

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 .EPA REQUIREMENT STATE SUBMITTAL (X) 5. Evidence that the State followed all of the procedural
5. Yes the transmittal letter and other documentation indicate P" requirements of the State's laws and constitution in conducting that Pennsylvania followed the procedural requirements for and completing the adoption/issuance of the plan. adoption of the plan. 6. Evidence that public notice was given of the proposed 6. Public noticed date May 3, 2014 indicated a public comment p- change consistent with procedures approved by EPA, including period was held from May 3, 2014 through June 6, 2014. the date of publication of such notice. 7. Certification that public hearings were held in accordance 7. The public notice indicated that if requested, a public P" with the information provided in the public notice and the hearing would be held on June 4, 2014. State's laws and constitution, if applicable. 8. Compilation of public comments and the State's response 8. PADEP provided a copy ofthe comments provided during P" thereto.

the state comment period and their responses. - Technical Suooort - -
- - EPA REQUIREMENT STATE SUBMITTAL (X) 1. Identification of all regulated pollutants affected by the plan. 1. PM2.5 is the pollutant.

P" I 2. Identification of the locations of affected sources including 2. The plan effects sources statewide.

p lthe EPA attainment/nonattainment designation of the locations land the status of the attainment plan for the affected area(s). • ..

I 3. Quantification of the changes in plan

' allowable emissions 3. No changes occur to emissions as a results of this from the affected sources; estimates of changes in current submission. **~ctual** emissions from affected sources or, where appropriate,

p quantification of changes in actual emissions from affected sources through calculations of the differences between certain i baseline levels and allowable emissions anticipated as a result 1 of the revision. 4. The State's demonstration that the national ambient air 4. Since the plan does not modify emissions, it will not effect P" quality standards, prevention of significant deterioration these items. increments, reasonable further progress demonstration, andEPA REQUIREMENT STATE SUBMITTAL (X)
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 authority to do
revision, including input data, output data, models used, modeling is discussed in this plan under element K.
ambient monitoring data used, meteorological data used, p 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 SIP under the

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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 Pennsylvania SIP under the

p-
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 Pennsylvania SIP under the

p 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, p

explain why.) 10. A Section 107 request must be accompanied by a

10. NA maintenance plan demonstrating maintenance to the relevant p
NAAQS for at least 10 years after redesignation.

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