GARY L. SHEHR[R 

SECRETARY OF ENVIRONMENT 

October 5, 2012 

STATE OF OKLAHOMA 

OFFICE OF THE 

SECRETARY OF ENVIRONMENT 

www.environment.ok.gov 

Mr. Ron Curry, Regional Administrator (6RA) 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency- Region VI 

1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200 

Dallas, TX 75202-2733 

RECEIVED - 6PDL..ARY FAUIN 

AIR PLANNING SE(}.OVERNOR 

12 OCT 12 PH 5: 0"/ 

Subject: Certification of SIP Elements for tbe 2008 Pb NAAQS under Clean Air Act 

Sections 110(a)(l)-(2) 

Dear Mr. Curry: 

In a letter to your predecessor dated March 30, 20 II, Governor Mary Fallin appointed me as her 

designee for the purpose of submitting documents to tbe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

(EPA) for approval and incorporation into tbe State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the State of 

Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is given tbe primary 

responsibility and authority to prepare and implement tbe state's air quality management plan 

under Oklahoma Statutes. 

Section 110(a)(l) and (2) of tbe Clean Air Act requires tbat each state review and revise as 

necessary its SIP following EPA's 2008 promulgation of a revised Lead (Pb) National Ambient 

Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). EPA issued the "Guidance on Infrastructure State 

Implementation Plan (SIP) Elements Required Under Sections 110(a)(1) and 110(a)(2) for tbe 

2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)" ("Pb Infrastructure SIP 

Guidance") on October 14, 2011. Under tbis guidance, states may certify tbat their existing SIPs 

meet the "infrastructure" elements of Section 110(a)(2), ratber tban submitting a revised SIP for 

tbe Pb NAAQS. 

Oklahoma's SIP is codified in 40 CFR Part 52, Subpart LL. As indicated in the enclosed table 

titled "Oklahoma's State Implementation Plan (SIP) Submittal 'Infrastructure' Checklist," 

Oklahoma's SIP meets tbe infrastructure obligations for the 2008 Pb standard. State public 

participation procedures for such SIP submittals were submitted to EPA for review under 40 

CFR §51.102. In a letter dated 8/23112, EPA concurred tbat tbey are consistent with tbe 

requirements of 40 CFR §51.102 and associated guidance. Public notice for this submittal was 

posted on DEQ's web site on August 31, 2012, to allow the opportunity to provide comments 

and to request a public hearing scheduled for October 4, 2012 at DEQ's offices. No hearing 

requests were received during tbe comment period (911/2012 - 10/112012). Therefore, a notice 

of hearing cancellation was posted on 10/2/12. No comments were received during tbe comment 

period; therefore no Response to Comments document was prepared. Attached is documentation 

of this public notice and submittal process. It is our understanding tbat the final results of EPA's 

OPrinted on Recycled Paper 

3800 N. CLASSEN BOULEVARD • OKLAHOMA CITY. OKLAHOMA 73118 

TELEPHONE (405) 530-8995 • FAX (405) 530-8999 
review of this submittal will be determined through rulemak:ing and will be published in the 

Federal Register. Note that this letter and its supporting documentation do not address section 

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

Clean Air Act and is not governed by the three year SIP submission deadline under section 

1 to( a)(!), because Oklahoma currently has no Pb nonattainment areas and no nonattainment 

plans are due. 

If you have questions, please contact Mr. Eddie Terrill, Director, Air Quality Division, 

Department of Environmental Quality at (405) 702-4100. 

Sincerely, 

Jf. ~~ 

Gary~errer Secretary of Environment 

Enclosures 

cc: Steve Thompson, Executive Director, Department of Environmental Quality 

Eddie Terrill, Director, DEQ Air Quality Division 

ec: Guy Donaldson, Section Chief, Air Planning Section, EPA Region VI (6PD-L) 

Carrie Paige, Air Planning Section, EPA Region VI (6PD-L) 

Terry Johnson, Air Planning Section, EPA Region VI (6PD-L) 
Oklahoma's State Implementation Plan (SIP) Submittal "Infrastructure" Checklist 

CAA §110(a)(2)(A)-(M) Requirements in the Current SIP or Pending SIP Revisions 

Updated for the 2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) 

A State Implementation Plan (SIP) identifies how that state will attain and/or maintain the primary and secondary National Ambient Air Quality 

Standards (NAAQS). The SIP contains state regulations, source-specific requirements, and non-regulatory items such as plans and inventories. The 

initial SIPs for states were approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on May 31, 1972 (46 FR 40005). The Oklahoma 

Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is given the primary responsibility and authority to prepare and implement Oklahoma's air quality 

management plan under the Oklahoma Environmental Quality Act and the Oklahoma Clean Air Act (see generally 27A Okla. Statutes (O.S,) § 2-1-

101, et seq.). The federally enforceable SIP for Oklahoma is compiled in 40 CFR Part 52, Subpart LL, including revisions approved on December 

29, 2008 (73 FR 79400) and November 26, 2010 (75 FR 72695). Approval of additional submittals is pending. The miscellaneous requirements of 

Section 110(a)(2)(A)-(M) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) relevant to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are addressed in the current 

SIP or pending SIP revisions. The following table summarizes where these "infrastructure" requirements of Section 11 O(a)(2)(A)-(M) are addressed. 

SIPs are reviewed and revised by the state from time to time as necessary to accommodate changes in State and Federal statutes, rules, policies, and 

program requirements. CAA Section 110(a)(1) requires the state to review and revise the SIP as necessary each time a NAAQS is issued or revised. 

In addition to SIP revisions to address specific program requirements (e.g., PSD/NSR Program), EPA requires the state to demonstrate that the" ... 

plan provides for implementation, maintenance and enforcement of ... " each NAAQS. In addition to a summary of infrastructure elements as they 

relate to the various existing NAAQS, the table lists any changes or pertinent information specific to the subject change. 

This Submittal: 2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS 

In this review/revision to the SIP, Oklahoma is demonstrating that it has adequate resources and authority to implement, maintain, and enforce the 

2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS. This submittal was prepared under the Guidance on Infrastructure State Implementation Plan (SIP) Elements Required 

Under Sections 110(a)(l) and 110(a)(2) for the 2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standards CNAAQS) ("Pb Infrastructure SIP 

Guidance"), issued 10/14/2011. 

10/4/2012 Oklahoma's SIP Submittal "Infrastructure" Checklist 

2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS Update 

I 
Section 110(a)(2) 

Element 

§110(a)(2)(A)-

Emission Limits 

and Other Control 

Measures 

§110(a)(2)(B)-

Ambient Air Quality 

Monitoring/Data 

System 

10/4/2012 

Summary of Element Provisions in State statutes and rules, and the Current SIP or 

(Statutory Language) Recent SIP Revision Submittals 

include enforceable emission limitations and Oklahoma Clean Air Act (27A O.S. §§2-5-101 thru 117) & Oklahoma 

other control measures, means, or techniques Administrative Code (OAC) 252:100, Oklahoma Air Pollution Control Rules. 

(including economic incentives such as fees, 

marketable permits, and auctions of emissions Oklahoma has an EPA-approved air permitting program for both major and 

rights), as well as schedules and timetables for minor facilities. 

compliance as may be necessary or 

appropriate to meet the applicable February 2002 SIP submittal ("Big SIP") and June 2010 SIP submittal ("Big 

requirements of this Act. SIP2")- Portions approved 12129/2008 and 11/26/2010; Additional SIP 

revisions are pending, including July 2010 SIP submittal that addressed 

EPA's policy on excess emissions (e.g., SSM & variancerdirecto(s 

discretion" provisions) through OAC 252:100-9, Excess Emission Reporting 

Requirements. 

Oklahoma has no maintenance areas. 

This NAAQS Revision: 

No specific enforceable emission limitations or other control measures, 

means, or techniques have been identified as necessary to attain or 

maintain the 2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS. Any particular issues or changes 

related to implementation ofthe 2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS through 

Oklahoma's permitting program would be addressed through a separate 

SIP submission. 

provide for establishment and operation of Oklahoma operates an air quality monitoring network consistent with EPA 

appropriate devices, methods, systems, and regulations (40 CFR Part 58), and regularly reports results to EPA under 

procedures necessary to monitor, compile, and previously-approved SIP provisions. Monitoring results may also be 

analyze data on ambient air quality, and upon accessed through Oklahoma DEQ's web site at: 

request, make such data available to the httl!:ilwww.deg.state.ok.us/agdnew/monitoringljndex.htm 

Administrator; 

This NAAQS Revision: 

Oklahoma's program monitored lead from the 1970's to the 1990's, when 

EPA policy changes coupled with monitored levels far below the standard 

made the monitoring unnecessary. Oklahoma updated its air quality 

monijoring network to implement the monitoring scheme required for the 

2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS in accordance with EPA's Lead Ambient Air 

Monitoring Reguirements (75 FR 81126). Changes to reporting have been 

implemented as appropriate. 

Oklahoma's SIP Submittal "Infrastructure" Checklist 

2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS Update 

Where Codified or 

Approved by EPA 

40 CFR 52.1920 and 

52.1960 (c)(48) 

73 FR 79400 and 

75 FR 72695 

40 CFR 52.1960(c)(22) 

46 FR 40005 

2 
Section 110(a)(2) 

Element 

§110(a)(2)(C)-

Program for 

Enforcement of 

Control Measures 

10/4/2012 

Summary of Element Provisions in State statutes and rules, and the Current SIP or 

(Statutory Language) Recent SIP Revision Submittals 

include a program to provide for the Oklahoma's EPA-approved air permitting program includes appropriate 

enforcement of the measures described in enforcement authority and pemnitting for modification and construction of 

subparagraph (A) and regulation of the stationary sources. DEQ's powers and duties to implement air quality 

modification and construction of any stationary programs ~ncluding implementing Oklahoma's SIP) are described in 27A 

source within the areas covered by the plan as OS 2-5-105, and include authority to" ... [e]nforce rules of the Board and 

necessary to assure that national ambient air orders of the Department and the Council' (27A OS 2-5-105(4)). More 

quality standards are achieved, including a specific enforcement authorities are described throughout the Oklahoma 

permit program as required in parts C and D; Clean Air Act (27A OS 2-5-101, et seq.) 

Note that Oklahoma's PSD and Title V/Part 70 permitting program applies 

to sources that emit greenhouse gases (GHGs) in accordance with EPA's 

tailoring rule, and subsequent narrowing of EPA's approval of the PSD 

program. 

This NAAQS Revision: 

No specific enforceable emission limitations or other control measures, 

means, or techniques have been identified as necessary to attain or 

maintain the 2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS. Any particular issues or changes 

related to implementation of the 2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS through 

Oklahoma's pemnitting, compliance, and enforcement programs (e.g., PSO) 

would be addressed through a separate SIP submission. 

Oklahoma's SIP Submittal "Infrastructure" Checklist 

2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS Update 

Where Codified or 

Approved by EPA 

40 CFR 52.1920 

40 CFR 52.1929 

3 
Section 110(a)(2) Summary of Element Provisions in State statutes and rules, and the Current SIP or 

Element (Statutory Language) Recent SIP Revision Submittals 

§110(a)(2)(D)(i)- contain adequate provisions- The Interstate Transp_orl SIP for an Assessment of Oklahoma's lm{!.act on 

Interstate Downwind Nonattainment for the National Ambient 8-hour Ozone and PM,.s 

Transport (i) prohibiting, consistent with the provisions Air Quality Standards ("Transport SIP"). submitted to EPA in May 2007 

Provisions of this title, any source or other type of (including supplemental information submitted in November 2007), 

emissions activity within the state from emitting demonstrates that Oklahoma does not have a significant impact on Ozone 

any air pollutant in amounts which will- or PM2s nonattainment for any other state, nor interfere with maintenance of 

(/)contribute significantly to nonattainment the NMOS in any other state. The Transport SIP also demonstrates that 

in, or interfere with maintenance by, any other Oklahoma does not interfere with any other state's measures to prevent 

state with respect to any such national primary significant deterioration of air quality. EPA approved portions of the 

or secondary ambient air quality standard, or Transport SIP relating to §11 O(a)(2)(D)(i)(l) for the 1997 PM,s NMOS and 

the 2006 24-hour PM2.s NMOS on 12129/2011. In the same action, EPA 

approved the portions of the Transport SIP relating to the prohibition against 

significant contribution to nonattainment of the 8-hour 1997 Ozone NMOS 

in any other state. EPA concluded that emissions from Oklahoma 

significantly contribute to interference with maintenance of the 8-hour 1997 

Ozone NMOS in another state. Therefore, EPA issued a Federal 

Implementation Plan (FIP) in a supplemental rule to the Cross State Air 

Pollution Rule. 

This NAAQS Revision: 

Both EPA's and DEO's analyses of possibly significant sources in 

Oklahoma that are within two miles of the State's borders indicate that, for 

the 2008 Lead (Pb) NMOS, Oklahoma does not contribute significantly to 

nonattainment in, nor interfere with maintenance by, any other state 1

. 

1 See footnote 7 of the Pb Infrastructure SIP Guidance. 

10/4/2012 Oklahoma's SIP Submittal "Infrastructure" Checklist 

2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS Update 

Where Codified or 

Approved by EPA 

76 FR 81838 

40 CFR 52.1920(e) 

76 FR 80760 

40 CFR 52.1930 

4 
Section 110(a)(2) Summary of Element Provisions in State statutes and rules, and the Current SIP or 

Element (Statutory Language) Recent SIP Revision Submittals 

§11 O(a)(2)(D)(i) - contain adequate provisions- Oklahoma's EPA-approved air permitting program includes pre-construction 

Interstate review of PSD sources, including review for impacts of emissions of all 

Transport (i) prohibiting, consistent with the provisions "regulated NSR pollutants." EPA approved the portion of the Transport SIP 

Provisions of this title, any source or other type of relating to §110(a)(2)(D)(i)(ll) (PSD) for the 1997 Ozone and PM2s NMOS 

emissions activity within the state from emitting on 1112612010. 

any air pollutant in amounts which willOklahoma's R!!!J.ional Haze lmp}ementatiQn Plan Revision, ("RH SIP"), 

(II) intetfere with measures required to be submitted in February 2010, describes Oklahoma's measures to protect 

included in the applicable implementation plan visibility and assure that emissions do not interfere with any other state's 

for any other State under part C to prevent measures to protect visibility. These measures include provisions in OAC 

significant deterioration of air quality or to 252:100-8, Part 11. EPA partially approved and partially disapproved 

protect visibility, Oklahoma's Regional Haze SIP on 1212812011 [See discussion under 

element §110(a)(2}(J}- PSD and Visibility Protection (Part C)]. EPA stated 

that the RH SIP did not incorporate some emission reductions that were 

relied on to demonstrate non-interference with other states' visibility 

protections. EPA issued a FIP covering those units, and found that" ... the 

controls under this FIP, in combination with the controls required by the 

portion of the Oklahoma RH submittal that we are approving, will serve to 

prevent sources in Oklahoma from emitting pollutants in amounts that will 

intetfere with efforts to protect visibility in other states." 

This NAAQS Revision: 

Any specific lead-related issues related to Oklahoma's permitting program 

(e.g., lead significance impact levels) would be addressed through a 

separate submission. 

Lead emissions are believed to contribute to visibility impairment only to the 

extent that they contribute to the amount of particulate matter in the 

atmosphere. Oklahoma's Regional Haze lmp}ementation Plan Revision, 

submitted in February 2010, demonstrates that Oklahoma's PM2.s emissions 

do not interfere with any other state's measures to protect visibility (this 

portion approved by EPA on 12129/11). In addition, a memorandum2 from 

Marik Schmidt, OARIOAOPS/AQAD, titled The Estimated Contribution of 

Ambient Lead (Pb} to Class I Area Visibili!lllml!!!irment, date 11/712011, 

States "In conclusion, ~ appears that the Pb-related visibility effects (in 

Class I and other areas) are insignificant in comparison to those associated 

with sulfate, nitrate, and carbon PM." 

2 Available at: http://www.eoa.gov/air/leadlpdfs/20 11!107Memoambientnbcontribution.pdf 

10/4/2012 Oklahoma's SIP Submittal "Infrastructure" Checklist 

2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS Update 

Where Codified or 

Approved by EPA 

75 FR 72695 

40 CFR 52.1920(e) 

76 FR 81728 

40 CFR 52.1920(c) & (e), 

52.1923, and 52.1928 

76 FR 81838 

40 CFR 52.1920(e) 

5 
Section 110(a)(2) 

Element 

§110(a)(2)(D)(ii)-

Interstate and 

International 

Transport 

Provisions 

§11 O(a)(2)(E)(i) -

Adequate 

Resources 

§110(a)(2)(E)(ii)-

Adequate 

Resources (State 

Boards) 

10/4/2012 

Summary of Element Provisions in State statutes and rules, and the Current SIP or 

(Statutory Language) Recent SIP Revision Submittals 

contain adequate provisions- Oklahoma's EPA-approved Title V Operating (and PSD) Program includes 

requirements for providing a notice of draft permit to affected states under 

(ii) insuring compliance with the applicable OAC 252:100-8-8 (SIP revision approved 11126/10). Evaluation 

requirements of sections 126 and 115 (relating requirements under the PSD Program are adequate to assure compliance 

to interstate and international pollution with international pollution abatement requirements. 

abatement); 

This NAAQS Revision: 

Oklahoma does not anticipate that significant changes would be required to 

implement the 2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS. 

provide Oklahoma has previously demonstrated that it currently has and will 

(i) necessary assurances that the state (or, continue to have adequate personnel and other resources to carry out its air 

except where the Administrator deems quality programs. The powers and duties of the Oklahoma Department of 

inappropriate, the general purpose local Environmental Quality (DEQ) to implement air quality programs (including 

government or governments, or a regional implementing Oklahoma's SIP) are described in 27A OS 2-5-105, and 

agency designated by the state or general include authority to accept and expend funds necessary to carry them out. 

purpose local governments for such purpose) DEQ receives air quality program funds through state appropriations, permit 

will have adequate personnel, funding, and application fees, annual operating fees, and Federal §103 & §105 (and 

authority under state (and, as appropriate, other) grants. 

local) law to carry out such implementation plan 

(and is not prohibited by any provision of This NAAQS Revision: 

federal or state law from carrying out such Oklahoma will continue to provide the resources needed to carry out its air 

implementation plan or porlion thereof); quality responsibilities. No significant additional personnel or other 

resources have been identified as required to implement the 2008 Lead 

(Pb) NAAQS, except as otherwise noted. 

provide The Oklahoma Environmental Quality Code lays out the composition and 

(ii} requirements that the state comply with powers & duties of the Environmental Quality Board (27A OS 2-2-101) and 

the requirements respecting state boards under the Air Quality Advisory Council (27 A OS 2-2-201 (H) and 2-5-1 07). These 

section 128, and powers & duties include their roles in promulgating DEQ rules, but do not 

include approving permits or enforcement orders under the CAA. The 

powers & duties and conflict of interest provisions for DEQ staff and 

Executive Director are described in 27A OS 2-3-101and 27A OS 2-3-201, 

respectively. 

This NAAQS Revision: 

Oklahoma does not anticipate that significant changes would be required as 

a result of a change in a particular NAAQS, including the 2008 Lead (Pb) 

NMOS. 

Oklahoma's SIP Submittal "Infrastructure" Checklist 

2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS Update 

Where Codified or 

Approved by EPA 

75 FR 72695 

40 CFR 52.1920(c) 

40 CFR 52.1920(e) and 

52.1960(c)(45)(i) 

47 FR 20771 and 59 FR 

32365 

40 CFR 52.1920(e) and 

40 CFR 52.1960(c)(17) 

and (45)(i) 

47 FR 20771 and 59 FR 

32365 

6 
Section 11 O(a)(2) 

Element 

§11 O(a)(2)(E)(iii)-

Adequate 

Resources (Local 

or Regional 

Implementation) 

§11 O(a)(2)(F) -

Stationary Source 

Monitoring System 

and Reporting 

§11 O(a)(2)(G) -

Emergency 

Episodes 

10/4/2012 

Summary of Element Provisions in State statutes and rules, and the Current SIP or 

(Statutory Language) Recent SIP Revision Submittals 

provide Not Applicable. 

(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; 

require, as may be prescribed by the Source emissions monitoring requirements are addressed in OAC 252:1 00-

Administrator- 43, Sampling and Testing and OAC 252:100-45, Monitoring of Emissions. 

(i) the installation, maintenance, and Source emissions inventory requirements are addressed in OAC 252:100-5, 

replacement of equipment, and the Registration of Air Contaminant Sources. 

implementation of other necessary steps by 

owners or operators of stationary soun:es to Area, mobile, and non-road data are reported to EPA on a 3-year cycle. 

monitor emissions from such sources, 

(ii) periodic reports on the nature and OAC 252:100, Air Pollution Control; OAC 252:4-1-5, Availability of a 

amounts of emissions and emissions-related Record; 51 OS 24A.1 et seq, Oklahoma Open Records Act. 

data from such soun:es, and 

(iii) correlation of such reports by the state This NAAQS Revision: 

agency with any emission limitations or Oklahoma does not anticipate that significant changes would be required as 

standards established pursuant to this Act, a result of a change in a particular NAAQS, including the 2008 Lead (Pb) 

which reports shall be available at reasonable NAAQS. 

times for public inspection; 

provide for authority comparable to that in Chapter 6 of Oklahoma's SIP sets forth the state's Emergency Episode Plan 

section 303 and adequate contingency plans to (EEP), as required under §110(a)(2)(G) and 40 CFR Part 51, Subpart Himplement such authority; Prevention of Air Pollution Emergency Episodes and, along with the 

February 2002 SIP update, describes and implements State authority 

comparable to that in section 303. (For the purpose ofEEP's, 40 CFR § 

51.150 classifies regions separately with respect to the following pollutants: 

Sulfur oxides, particulate matter, caroon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and 

ozone.). 

As indicated in 40 CFR §52.1934, EPA approved the plan as submitted in 

1972 and revised in 1988. 

This NAAQS Revision: 

Although 40 CFR Part 51, Subpart H and Oklahoma's approved EEP do not 

specifically address lead, the measures in place are adequate to address an 

emergency episode. 

Oklahoma's SIP Submittal "Infrastructure" Checklist 

2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS Update 

Where Codified or 

Approved by EPA 

40 CFR 52.1960(c) (48) 

75 FR 72695 

40 CFR 52.1920(c) 

75 FR 72695 

40 CFR 52.1920(c) 

40 CFR 52.1934 and 

73 FR 79400 

7 
Section 110(a)(2) 

Element 

§110(a)(2)(H)-

Future SIP 

Revisions 

10/4/2012 

Summary of Element Provisions in State statutes and rules, and the Current SIP or 

(Statutory Language) Recent SIP Revision Submittals 

provide for revision of such plan- Under authority of OAC 252:100-3-2 and 100-3-3, Appendices E and F of 

(i) from time to time as may be necessary to OAC 252:100 enumerate the primary and secondary air quality standards 

take account of revisions of such national (NAAQS), respectively. 

primary or secondary ambient air quality 

standard or the availability of improved or more DEQ's powers and duties to implement air quality programs (including 

expeditious methods of attaining such standard, implementing Oklahoma's SIP) are described in 27A OS 2-5-105, and 

and include authority to: 

(ii) except as provided in paragraph (3J(C), "3. Prepare and develop a general plan for proper air quality 

whenever the Administrator finds on the basis management in the state in accordance with the Oklahoma Clean Air 

of information available to the Administrator that Act;" 

the plan is substantially inadequate to attain the and 

national ambient air quality standard which it "20. Cany out all other duties, requirements and responsibilities 

implements, or to otherwise comply with any necessary and proper for the implementation of the Oklahoma Clean Air 

additional requirements established under this Act and fulfilling the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act." 

Act; [27 A OS 2-5-1 05(3) and (20)] 

Any substantive changes to Oklahoma's SIP, such as NAAQS updates and 

resulting program modifications, are initiated through the rulemaking 

process, which includes agency, public, gubernatorial, and legislative review 

processes. Public notice is published/posted of all steps in the rulemaking 

process, in accordance with the state Administrative Procedures Act (75 OS 

§§ 250.1 through 323), Open Records Act (51 OS §§ 24A.1 through 

24A.29), and Open Meetings Act (25 OS§§ 301 through 314), along with 

corresponding DEQ and state procedural rules. The notices include the 

opportunity to provide comments prior to and at the public hearing before 

the Air Quality Advisory Council and at the public hearing before the 

Environmental Quality Board. 

Documentation of these changes, along with documentation of any 

implementation or infrastructure changes, is then submitted by the Governor 

to EPA as a SIP revision. This process is followed regardless of whether it 

results from a NAAQS update or a finding by the Administrator. State 

public participation procedures for SIP submittals that do not include 

rulemaking were submitted to EPA on 8/17/12 for review. In a letter dated 

8/23/12, EPA concurred that they are consistent with the requirements of 40 

CFR §51.102 and associated guidance. 

This NAAQS Revision: 

Appendix E of OAC 252:100 was updated to incorporate the 2008 Lead 

(Pb) NAAQS effective 7/1/2010. 

This SIP submittal fulfills the stated requirement. 

Oklahoma's SIP Submittal "Infrastructure" Checklist 

2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS Update 

Where Codified or 

Approved by EPA 

40 CFR 52.1920/1960; 

73 FR 79400, 12129/2008 

8 
Section 110(a)(2) 

Element 

§11 O(a)(2)(1) -

Nonattainment 

Area Plan 

Requirements 

§110(a)(2)(J)-

Consultation with 

Government 

Officials (§ 121) 

§110(a)(2)(J)-

Public Notification 

(§ 127) 

§110(a)(2)(J)-

PSD and Visibility 

Protection (Part C) 

10/4/2012 

Summary of Element Provisions in State statutes and rules, and the Current SIP or 

(Statutory Language) Recent SIP Revision Submittals 

in the case of a plan or plan revision for an area Not applicable. 

designated as a nonattainment area, meet the 

applicable requirements of parl D (relating to 

nonattainment areas); 

meet the applicable requirements of section Approved SIP includes established consultation with various federal, local, 

121 ... (relating to consultation), ... regional, and state agencies and officials. Oklahoma does not anticipate 

that significant changes would be required as a result of a change in a 

particular NAAQS. 

meet the applicable requirements of ... section Public notification procedures to meet the requirements of CAA Section 127 

127 ... are established in Oklahoma's SIP. DEQ provides notification of ambient air 

concentration levels for all NAAQS through its annual Air Data Reports, 

forecasting reports, and health advisories. 

This NAAQS Revision: 

The 2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS is included in Oklahoma's SIP public 

notification requirements. DEQ provides notification of lead concentration 

levels through its annual Air Data Reports. Oklahoma does not anticipate 

that any significant public notification changes would be required to 

implement the 2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS. 

meet the applicable requirements of ... parl C Oklahoma operates its EPA-approved PSD permitting program under OAC 

... (relating to prevention of significant 252:100-8, Part 7- Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) 

deterioration of air quality and visibility Requirements for Attainment Areas ), the existing PSD delegation 

protection); agreement, and approved and pending portions of the SIP 

Oklahoma's Rf}9,ional Haze lmQifl.mentation EJan Revision ("RH SIP"), 

submitted in February 2010, describes Oklahoma's measures to protect 

visibility, including provisions in OAC 252:100-8, Part 11. EPA approved 

core elements of the Regional Haze SIP on 1212812011. EPA disapproved 

Oklahoma's Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) determinations for 

several emissions units, and issued a Federal Implementation Plan covering 

those units. 

This NAAQS Revision: 

Specific issues or changes related to implementation of the 2008 Lead (Pb) 

NMOS through Oklahoma's PSD permitting program would be addressed 

through a separate SIP submission. 

As noted in the Pb Infrastructure SIP Guidance, " ... EPA concludes there 

are no new applicable visibility protection obligations under section 

11 0(a)(2)(J) as a result of the 2008 Pb NAAQS." 

Oklahoma's SIP Submittal "Infrastructure" Checklist 

2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS Update 

Where Codified or 

Approved by EPA 

40 CFR 52.1920/1960 

40 CFR 52.192011960 

75 FR 72695 

40 CFR 52.1920(c) 

76 FR 81728 

40 CFR 52.1920(c) & (e), 

52.1923, and 52.1928 

9 
Section 110(a)(2) 

Element 

§11 O(a)(2)(K) -

Air Quality 

Modeling/Data 

§110(a)(2)(L)-

Penmitting Fees 

10/4/2012 

Summary of Element Provisions in State statutes and rules, and the Current SIP or 

(Statutory Language) Recent SIP Revision Submittals 

provide for: Oklahoma conducts air quality modeling to support its demonstrations of 

(i) the petformance of such air quality attainment, and reports results to EPA. Oklahoma will continue to update 

modeling as the Administrator may prescribe modeling protocols as appropriate to accommodate evolving program 

for the purpose of predic6ng the effect on requirements and standards. 

ambient air quality of any emissions of any air 

pollutant for which the Administrator has Oklahoma currently has no designated nonattainment areas. Source 

established a national ambient air quality modeling requirements are also included in the PSD permitting program. 

standard, and 

(ii) the submission, upon request, of data This NAAQS Revision: 

related to such air quality modeling to the Oklahoma's source-oriented dispersion modeling program includes use of 

Administrator; models such as AERMOD, which has been identified in the Pb 

Infrastructure SIP Guidance as most appropriate for implementing the 2008 

Pb NAAQS under current protocols .. 

require the owner or operator of each major Oklahoma's EPA-approved Title V Operating Program includes permit 

stationary source to pay to the permitting application fees and annual operating fees under OAC 252:100-8 -1.7 and 

authority, as a condition of any permit required 100-5-2.2, respectively (formerly Regulation 1.4.1 (d) Permit fees) 

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 This NAAQS Revision: 

implemen6ng and enforcing the terms and Oklahoma does not anticipate that significant changes would be required to 

conditions of any such permit (not including any implement the 2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS. 

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; 

Oklahoma's SIP Submittal "Infrastructure" Checklist 

2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS Update 

Where Codified or 

Approved by EPA 

40 CFR 52.192011960 

75 FR 72695 

40 CFR 52.1920(c) 

40 CFR 

52.1960(c)(48)(ii)(A) 

61 FR4220 

66 FR 63170 

10 
Section 11 O(a)(2) 

Element 

§110(a)(2)(M)-

Consultation/ 

Participation by 

Affected Local 

Entities 

10/4/2012 

Summary of Element Provisions in State statutes and rules, and the Current SIP or 

(Statutory Language) Recent SIP Revision Submittals 

provide for consultation and participation by Approved SIP includes established opportunities for consultation and 

local political subdivisions affected by the plan. participation by local political subdivisions affected by Oklahoma's SIP. 

DEQ's powers and duties to implement air quality programs (including 

implementing Oklahoma's SIP) are described in 27A OS 2-5-105. The 

powers and duties of the Air Quality Advisory Council, as listed in 27 A OS 

2-5-107, include the following: 

"6. The Council shall have the authority and the discretion to provide a 

public forum for the discussion of issues it consideTS relevant to the air 

quality of the state, and to: 

... 

c. hold public hearings to receive public comment in 

fulfillment of federal requirements regarding the State 

Implementation Plan and make recommendations to the 

Department concerning the plan; ... 

(27A OS 2-5-107(6)] 

Any substantive changes to Oklahoma's SIP, such as NAAQS updates and 

resuHing program modifications, are initiated through the rulemaking 

process, which includes public notice and hearing procedures. (See the 

Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act [75 OS§§ 250- 323], DEQ 

procedural rules in OAC 252:4, and procedures approved under 40 

CFR§51.102(g).) Documentation ofthese changes, along with 

documentation of any implementation or infrastructure changes, is then 

submitted to EPA as a SIP revision. 

Oklahoma does not anticipate that significant changes would be required as 

a resuH of a change in a particular NAAQS. 

Oklahoma's SIP Submittal "Infrastructure" Checklist 

2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS Update 

Where Codified or 

Approved by EPA 

40 CFR 52.1920/1960 

11 
STEVEN A. THOMPSON 

Executive Director 

October 4, 2012 

OKLAHOMA 

DHARTMENT Of ENVIWNMENTAL QUAliTY 

OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 

Mr. Ron Cuny, Regional Administrator 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency- Region VI (6 PD-L) 

1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200 

Dallas TX 75202-2733 

MARY FALLIN 

Governor 

RE: Documentation of Procedures for Submittal of Certification of SIP Elements for the 2008 Pb 

NAAQS under Clean Air Act Sections l!O(a)(l)-(2) 

Dear Mr. Cuny: 

This letter is to certifY that the procedures for preparation and submittal of Oklahoma's Certification of 

State Implementation Plan (SIP) Elements for the 2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality 

Standards (NAAQS) under Clean Air Act Sections 110(a)(l)-(2) were in compliance with the 

requirements of the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act, 75 O.S. §§ 250.1 through 323, and 40 

CFR § 5Ll02 and 40 CFR Part 51, Appendix V, 2.l(g). State public participation procedures for such 

SIP submittals were submitted to EPA for review under 40 CFR § 51.102. In a letter dated August 23, 

2012, EPA concurred that the procedures are consistent with the requirements of 40 CFR § 5Ll02 and 

associated guidance. 

The Notice of Opportunity for Public Hearing and Comment on the proposed certification that Oklahoma 

has adequate resources and authority to implement, maintain, and enforce the 2008 (Pb) NAAQS was 

posted on the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Qaulity's (DEQ) web site on August 31, 2012. 

The notice set a tentative public hearing for Thursday, October 4, 2012, and included information on how 

the public could request a public hearing and submit written or oral comments on the proposed submittal. 

The notice provided that if no request for a public hearing was received by 4:30 p.m., Monday, October 

I, 2012 (the close of the minimum 30-day notice period), the hearing would be cancelled, and a notice 

announcing the cancellation would be posted on the DEQ web site at least 24 hours prior to the 

scheduled time for the hearing. A contact phone number for information on the public hearing was also 

included in the notice. No hearing requests were received during the comment period (9/112012 -

10/1/2012). Therefore, a notice of hearing cancellation was posted on the DEQ web site on October 2, 

2012. In addition to posting the two notices on DEQ's web site, an electronic notification (email) was 

sent to those on AQD's standing email mailing list. Because the submittal involves no rules or program 

changes, nor matters of significant public interest, newspaper and direct mail notifications were not 

prepared. 

No comments were received during the comment period, therefore a Response to Comments document 

was not prepared. Enclosed with this letter are copies of the Notice of Opportunity for Public Hearing 

and Comment and the Notice of Hearing Cancellation, along with screen shots of relevant DEQ web 

pages. 

707 NORTH ROBINSON, P.O. BOX 1677, OKlAHOMA CITY, OKlAHOMA 73101-1677 

printed on recycled paper with soy ink 

0 
Mr. Ron Curry 

EPA Regional Administrator 

2008 Pb NAAQS I-SIP Certification Documentation 

October 4, 2012 

If you have questions or require additional information, please contact Ms. Cheryl Bradley, 

Environmental Programs Manager, at (405) 702-4218. 

Eddie Terrill, Director 

Air Quality Division 

Enclosures: 

Notice of Opportunity for Public Hearing and Comment 

Notice Of Hearing Cancellation 

Screen Shots Of Relevant DEQ Web Pages 

2 
Public Notice 

2008 Pb NAAQS I-SIP Certification 1 Posted 8/31/2012 

OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 

Notice of Opportunity for Public Hearing and Comment 

Oklahoma’s Section 110 Infrastructure SIP Certification 

2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS 

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) hereby announces an opportunity to 

comment on and request a public hearing on the proposed certification that Oklahoma has adequate 

resources and authority to implement, maintain, and enforce the 2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air 

Quality Standards (NAAQS). The hearing, if one is requested, will be held on Thursday, October 4, 

2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the 1st Floor Multipurpose Room of the DEQ, 707 North 

Robinson Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. NOTE: If no request for a public hearing is received 

by 4:30 p.m., Monday, October 1, 2012 (the close of the minimum 30-day notice period), the hearing 

will be cancelled, and a notice announcing that the hearing has been cancelled will be posted on the DEQ 

web site (http://www.deq.state.ok.us/aqdnew/RulesAndPlanning/index.htm) at least 24 hours prior to 

the scheduled time for the hearing. You may call (405) 702-4100 to find out if the hearing has been 

cancelled. 

Under the Oklahoma Clean Air Act (27A OS §§2-5-101 thru 117), DEQ is given the primary 

responsibility and authority to prepare and implement Oklahoma’s air quality management plan, 

compiled in 40 CFR Part 52, Subpart LL. The DEQ prepared the proposed certification to comply with 

the requirements contained in Section 110 of the federal Clean Air Act and 40 CFR Part 51, 

Requirements for Preparation, Adoption, and Submittal of Implementation Plans. This certification 

was prepared for submittal to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under EPA’s Guidance 

on Infrastructure State Implementation Plan (SIP) Elements Required Under Sections 110(a)(1) and 

110(a)(2) for the 2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), issued 10/14/2011. 

All persons interested in these matters are invited to submit written comments prior to the scheduled 

close of the public hearing (i.e., 12:00 noon on Thursday, October 4, 2012) and/or provide oral 

comments at the public hearing (if a hearing is requested and held). Persons planning to comment at the 

hearing may submit a written statement and/or additional information relevant to this matter for 

inclusion in the record of proceedings of the public hearing. The hearing officer may limit the length of 

oral presentations to allow all those who wish to provide oral comments an opportunity to do so. 

The proposed certification is available on the DEQ website at 

http://www.deq.state.ok.us/aqdnew/RulesAndPlanning/index.htm. Copies may also be obtained from 

the Department by contacting Cheryl E. Bradley, Environmental Programs Manager, at (405) 702-4100 

or Cheryl.Bradley@deq.ok.gov. 

Written comments and/or a public hearing request regarding the proposed 2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS §110 

Infrastructure SIP Certification should be emailed to Ms. Bradley at Cheryl.Bradley@deq.ok.gov or 

mailed to: 

 Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division 

 P.O. Box 1677 

 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73101-1677 

 ATTN: Cheryl E. Bradley 

Comments may be submitted by fax to the Air Quality Division, ATTN: Cheryl E. Bradley, at (405) 

702-4101. 

Should you desire to attend the public hearing but have a disability and need an accommodation, please 

notify the Air Quality Division three (3) days in advance at (405) 702-4216. For the hearing impaired, 

the TDD relay number is 1-800-522-8506 or 1-800-722-0353, for TDD machine use only. 
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 

Notice of Cancellation of Public Hearing 

Oklahoma’s Section 110 Infrastructure SIP Certification 

2008 Lead (Pb) NAAQS 

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) hereby announces that no request for 

a public hearing was received by the close of the 30-day notice period (9/1/2012 – 10/1/2012) on 

the proposed certification that Oklahoma has adequate resources and authority to implement, 

maintain, and enforce the 2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). 

Therefore, the hearing scheduled for Thursday, October 4, 2012 has been cancelled as provided for 

in the notice announcing the opportunity to request a public hearing and comment on the proposal. 

This announcement is in accordance with the public notice requirements of 40 CFR § 51.102. 

Written comments will be received through noon on Thursday, October 4, 2012. The public 

notice and proposed certification are available on the DEQ website at 

http://www.deq.state.ok.us/aqdnew/RulesAndPlanning/index.htm. Copies may also be obtained 

from the Department by contacting Cheryl E. Bradley, Environmental Programs Manager, at (405) 

702-4100 or Cheryl.Bradley@deq.ok.gov. 
Screenshots of Notice Postings 

AQD Main Page 

AQ Rules & Planning Page