United States Environmental Protection Agency 

Acid Rain, CAIR, and Transport Rule Programs 

OMB Nos. 2060-0258, 2060-0570, and 2060-0667 

Approval Expires 07/31/2014 

&EPA 

STEP 1 

Identify the unit by facility 

(source) name, State, 

ORIS/plant code and unit 

IDII. 

STEP2 

Indicate the program(s) 

that the unit Is subject to 

STEP3 

Identify the date on which 

the unit was (or will be) 

permanently retired. 

STEP 4 

If the unit is subject to the 

Acid Rain Program, 

identify the first full 

calendar year in which the 

unit meets (or will meet) 

the requirements of 40 

CFR 72.8(d). 

STEP 5 

Read the appropriate 

special provisions. 

Retired Unit Exemption 

For more Information, see instructions and refer to 40 CFR 72.8, 96.105, 96.205, 96.305, 97.405, 97.505, 

97.605, and 97.705, or a c<lmparable state regulation, as appilcable. 

This submission is: 0 New D Revised 

Facility (Source) Name Harllee Branch 

0 AcidRaln 

0 CAIR NOxAnnual 

0 CAIRSOz 

D CAIR NO, Ozone Season 

I Apri115, 20t5 

I January t, 2016 

Acid Rain Program Special Provisions 

State ORIS/Plant Code 

GA 709 

0 Transport Rule NO, Annual 

0 Transport Rule NO, Ozone Season 

0 Transport Rule so, Annual 

Unit IDII 

SG01 

(t) A unit exempt under 40 CFR 72.8 shall not emil any sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides starting on 

the date that the exemption lakes effect. The owners and operators of the unit will be allocated 

allowances in accordance with 40 CFR part 73 subpart B. 

(2) A unit exempt under 40 CFR 72.8 shall not resume operation unless tile designated representative 

of the source that includes the unit submits a complete Acid Rain permit application under 40 CFR 72.31 

for the unit not less than 24 months prior to the date on which lhe unit is first to resume operation. 

(3) The owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, the designated representative of a unit 

exempt under 40 CFR 72.8 shall comply with the requirements of the Acid Rain Program concerning all 

periods for which the exemption is not in effect, even if such requirements arise, or must be complied 

with, after the exemption takes effect. 

(4) For any period for which a unit is exempt under 40 CFR 72.8, the unit is not an affected unit under 

the Acid Rain Program and 40 CFR part 70 and 71 and is not eligible to be an opt-in source under 40 

CFR part 74. As an unaffected unit, the unit shall continue to be subject to any other applicable 

requirements under 40 CFR parts 70 and 71. 

(5) For a period of 5 years from the date the records are created, the owners and operators of a unit 

exempt under 40 CFR 72.8 shall retain, at the source that Includes the unit, records demonstrating that 

the unit is permanently retired. The 5-year period for keeping records may be extended for cause, at 

any time prior to the end of the period, In writing by the Administrator or !he pennltting authority. The 

owners and operators bear the burden of proof that the unit is permanently retired. 

(6) On the earlier of the following dates, a unit exempt under 40 CFR 72.8(b) or (c) shall lose its 

exemption and become an affected unit under lhe Acid Rain Program and 40 CFR part 70 and 71: (i) 

the date on which the designated representative submits an Acid Rain permit application under 

paragraph (2); or (il) the date on which the designated representative is required under paragraph (2) to 

submit an Acid Rain permit application. For the purpose of applying monitoring requirements under 40 

CFR part 75, a unit that loses Its exemption under 40 CFR 72.8 shall be treated as a new unit that 

commen.ced commercial operation on the first date on which the unit resumes operation. 

EPA Form 76t0-20 (Revised 8-20tt) 
CAIR NOx Annual Trading Program Special Provisions 

~etifed Unlt Exemption 

Page 2of5 

(1) A unit exempt under 40 CFR 96.105(a) shall not emit any nitrogen oxides, starting on the date that the 

exemption takes effect · . 

(2) The permitting authority will allocate GAIA NOx allowances under 40 GFA 96 subpart EE to a unit exempt 

under40 GFR 96.105(a). 

(3) For a period of 5 years from the date the records are created, the owners and operators of a unit exempt under 

40 GFR 96.1 05(a) shall retain, at the source that includes the unit, records demonstrating that the unit is 

permanently retired. The 5-year period for keeping records may be extended for cause, at any time before the 

end of the period, in writing by the permitting authority or the Administrator. The owners and operators bear the 

burden of proof that the unit Is permanently retired. 

(4) The owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, the GAIA designated representative of a unit exempt 

under 40 GFR 96.105(a) shall comply with the requiraments of the GAIA NOx Annual Trading Program concerning 

all periods for which the exemption is not in effect, even if such requirements arise, or must be complied with, after 

the exemption takes effect. 

(5) A unit exempt under 40 GFR 96.1 OS( a) and located at a source that is required, or but for this exemption would 

be required, to have a title V operating permit shall not resume operation unless the GAIR designated 

representative of the source submits a complete CAIR permit application under 40 GFR 96.122 for the unit not 

less than 18 months (or such lesser time provided by the permitting authority) before the later of January 1, 2009 

or the date on which the unit resumes operation. 

(6) On the earlier of the following dates, a unit exempt under 40 GFR 96.105(a) shall lose its exemption: 

(i) The date on which the CAIR designated representative submits a GAIA permit application for the unit under 40 

GFR 96.1 05(b)(5); 

(li) The date on which the GAIA designated representative is required under 40 GFR 96.105(b)(5) to submit a 

CAIR permit application for tho unit; or 

(iii) The date on which the unit resumes operation, if the GAIA designated representative is not required to submit 

a GAIA permit application for the unit. 

(7) For the purpose of applying monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements under 40 GFR 96 subpart 

HH, a unit that loses its exemption under 40 GFR 96.105(a) shall be treated as a unit that commences commercial 

operation on the first date on which the unit resumes operation. 

GAIA SO, Trading Program Special Provisions 

(1) A unit exempt under 40 CFR 96.205(a) shall not emit any sulfur dioxide, starting on the date that the exemption 

takes effect. 

(2) For a period of 5 years from the date the records are created, the owners and operators of a unit exempt under . 

40 CFR 96.205(a) shall retain, at the source that includes the unit, records demonstrating that the unit is 

permanently retired. The 5-year period for keeping records may be extended for cause, at any time before the 

end of the period, in writing by the permitllng authority or the Administrator. The owners and operators bear the 

burden of proof that the unit is pem1anen1ty retired. 

(3) The owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, the CAifl designated representative of a unit exempt 

under 40 GFR 96.205(a) shalt comply with the requirements of the GAIR so, Trading Program conceming all 

periods for which the exemption Is not in effect, even if such requirements arise, or must be complied with, after 

the exemption takes effect. 

(4) A unit exempt under 40 GFR 96.205(a) and located at a source that is required, or but for this exemption would 

be required, to have a t!Ue V operating permit shall not resume operation unless the GAIA designated 

representative of the source submits a complete GAIR permit application under 40 GFR 96.222 for the unit not 

less than 18 months (or such lesser time provided by the permitting authority) before the later of January 1, 2010 

or the date on which the unit resumes operation. 

(5) On the earlier of the following dates, a unit exempt under 40 CFR 96.205(a) shall lose its exemption: 

· (i) The date on which the GAIA designated representative submits a GAIA penni! application for the unit under 40 

GFR 96.205(b)(4); 

(ii) The date on which the GAIA designated representative Is required under 40 CFR 96.205(b)(4) to submit a 

GAIA permit application for the unit; or 

(iii) The date on which the unit resumes operation, If the GAJR designated representative is not required to submit 

a GAIA permit application for the unit. · 

(6) For the purpose of applying monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements under 40 GFR 96 subpart 

HHH, a unit that loses its exemption under 40 GFR 96.205(a) shall be treated as a unit that commences 

commercial operation on the first date on which the unit resumes operation. 

EPA Forrn 7610-20 (Revised 8·2011) 
CAIR NOx Ozone Season Trading Program Special Provisions 

Retired Un!t Exemption 

Page 3 of 5 

(1} A unit exempt under 40 CFR 96.305(a} shall not emit any nitrogen oxides, starting on the date that the 

exemption takes effect. 

(2) The pennitting authority will allocate GAIA NOx Ozone Season allowances under 40 CFR 96 subpart EEEE to 

a unit exempt under 40 CFR 96.305(a). Transport Rule NOx Annual Trading Program Special Provisions 

(1) A unit exempt under 40 CFR 97.405 shall not emit any NOx, starling on the date that the exemption takes 

effect. 

(2) For a period of 5 years from the date the records are created, the owners and operators of a unit exempt under 

40 CFR 97.405 shall retain, at the source that includes the unit, records demonstrating that the unit is permanently 

retired. The 5-year period for keeping records may be extended for cause, at any time before the end of the 

period, in writing by the Administrator. The owners and operators beer the burden of proof that the unit is 

permanently retired. 

(3) Tho owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, the deslnnated representative of a unit exempt 40 

CFR 97.405 shall comply with the requirements of the TR NOx Annual Trading Program concerning all periods for 

which the exemption is not in effect, even if such requirements arise, or must be complied with, after the 

exemption takes effect. 

(4) A unit exempt under 40 CFR 97.405 shall lose its exemption on the first date on which the unit resumes 

operation. Such unit shall be treated, for purposes of applying allocation, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping 

requirements under this subpart, as a unit that commences commercial operation on the first date on which the 

unit resumes operation. 

Transport Rule NOx Annual Trading Program Special Provisions 

(1) A unit exempt under 40 CFR 97.405 shall not emit any NOx, starling on the date that the exemption takes 

effect. 

(2) For a period of 5 years from the date the records are created, the owners and operators of a unit exempt under 

40 CFR 97.405 shall retain, at the source that includes tho unit, records demonstrating that the unit is permanently 

retired. The 5-year period for keeping records may be extended for cause, at any time before the end of the 

period, in writing by the Administrator. The owners and operators boar the burden of proof that the unit is 

permanently retired. 

(3) The owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, the designated representative of a unit exempt 40 

CFR 97.405 shall comply with the requirements of the TR NOx Annual Trading Program concerning all periods for 

which the exemption is not In effect, even if such requirements arise, or must be complied with, after the 

exemption takes effect. 

(4) A unit exempt under 40 CFR 97.405 shall lose its exemption on the first date on which the unit resumes 

operation. Such unit shall be treated, for purposes of applying allocation, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping 

requirements under this subpart, as a unit that commences commercial operation on the first date on which the 

unit resumes operation. 

Transport Rule NOx Ozone Season Trading Program Special Provisions 

(1) A unit exempt under 40 CFR 97.505 shall not emit any NOx, stmling on the date that the exemption takes 

effect. 

(2) For a period of 5 years from the date the records are created, tho owners and operators of a unit exempt under 

40 CFR 97.505 shall retain, at the source that includes the unit, records demonstrating that the unit is permanently 

retired. The 5-year period for keeping records may be extended for cause, at any time before the end of the 

period, in writing by the Administrator. The owners and operators bear the burden of proof that the unit Is 

permanently retired. 

(3) The owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, tho designated representative of a unit exempt under 

40 CFR 97.505 shall comply with the requirements of the TR NOx Ozone Season Trading Program concerning all 

periods for which the exemption Is not in effect, even if such requirements arise, or must be complied with, alter 

the exemption takes effect. 

(4) A unit exempt under 40 CFR 97.505 shall lose its exemption on the first date on which the unit resumes 

operation. Such unit shall be treated, for purposes of applying allocation, monitoring, reporting, and record keeping 

requirements under this subpart, as a unit that commences commercial operation on the first date on which the 

unit resumes operation. 

EPA Form 7610-20 (Revised 8-2011) 
Transpart Rule S02 Group 1 Trading Program Special Provisians 

Retired Unit Exempllon 

Page 4 of 5 

(1) A unit exempt under 40 CFR 97.605 shall not emit any so,, starting on the date that the exemption takes effect. 

(2) For a period of 5 years from the date the records are created, the owners and operators of a unit exempt under 40 

CFR 97.605 shall retain, at the source that includes the unit, records demonstrating that the unit is permanently 

retired. The 5-year period for keeping records may be extended for cause, at any time before the end of the period, in 

writing by the Administrator. The owners and operators bear the burden of proof that the unit is permanently retired. 

(3) The owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, the designated representative of a unit exempt under 40 

CFR 97.605 shall comply with the requirements of the TR so, Group 1 Trading Program concerning all periods far 

which the exemption is not in effect, even If such requirements arise, or must be complied with, after the exemption 

takes effect. 

(4) A unit exempt under 40 CFR 97.605 shall lose its exemption on the first date on which the unit resumes operation. 

Such unit shall be treated, for purposes of applying allocation, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements 

under this subpart, as a unit that commences commercial operation on the first date on which the unit resumes 

operation. 

Transport Rule S02 Group 2 Trading Program Special Provisions 

(1) A unit exempt under 40 CFR 97.705 shall not emit any so,, starting on the date that the exemption takes effect. 

(2) For a period of 5 years from the date the records are created, the owners and operators of a unit exempt under 40 

CFR 97.705 shall retain, at the source that includes lhe unit, records demonstrating that the unit Is permanently 

retired. The 5-year period lor keeping records may be extended for cause, at any time before the end of the period, In 

writing by the Administrator. The owners and operators bear the burden of proof that the unit is permanently retired. 

(3) The owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, the designated representalive of a unit exempt under 40 

CFR 97.705 shall comply with the requirements of the TR so, Group 2 Trading Program concerning all periods for 

which the exemption is not in effect, even if such requirements arise, or must be complied with, after the exemption 

takes effect. 

(4} A unit exempt under 40 CFR 97.705 shall lose its exemption on the first date on which the unit resumes operation. 

Such unit shall be treated, lor purposes of applying allocation, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements 

under this subpart, as a unit that commences commercial operation on the first date on which the unit resumes 

operation. 

EPA Form 7610-20 (Revised 8-2011) 
STEP6 

Read the statement of 

compliance and the 

appropriate certification 

statements and sign 

and date. 

Statement of Compliance 

Retired Unit Exemption 

Page 5of5 

I certify that the unit identified above at STEP 1 was (or wilf be} permanently retired on the date 

identified at STEP 3 and will comply with the appropriate Special Provisions listed at STEP 5. 

Certification (for Acid Rain, CAIR, or Transport Rule designated representatives or alternate 

Acid Rain, CAIR, or Transport Rule designated representatives only) 

I am authorized to make this submission on behalf of the owners and operators of the source and 

unit for which the submission is made. I coJtify under penalty of Jaw !hall have personally examined, 

and am familiar wllh, the statements and information submitted in this document and all its 

attachments. Based on my inquiry of those individuals with primary rosponslbility for obtaining the 

infonnation, I certify that the statements and infonnation are to the best of my knowledge and belief 

true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false 

statements and information or omitting required statements and infonnation, Including the possibility 

of fine or imprisonment. 

Name Ronald Shipman Tille VP Environmental Affairs 

Owner Company Name Georgia Power Company 

Phone 404-506· 7777 Em aU rshipman@soulhernco.com 

Signature ~--~~~· ;,_,., 

1 Date 5/1312015 

' 

Certification (for certifying officials of units subject to the Acid Rain Program only) 

I certify under penalty of Jaw that I have personally examined, and am familiar with, the statements 

and information submitted in this document and all its attachments. Based on my Inquiry of those 

individuals with primary responsibility for obtaining the lnfonnation, I certify that the statements and 

lnfonnation are to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am aware 

that there are significant penalties for submitting false statements and information or omitting 

required statements and lnfonnation, Including the possibility of line or imprisonment. 

Name Title 

Owner Company Name 

Phone Email 

Signature Date 

EPA Form 7610-20 (Revised 8-2011)