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# 2orgia Department or1atural Resources 2 Martin Luther King,Jr., Drive, S.E., Suite 1151East, Atlanta, Georgia 30334-4100 Chris Clark: Commissioner Environmental Protection Division Carol A. Couch, Ph.D., Director 

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A. Stanley Meiburg Acting RegionalAdministrator 

### U.S. EPA, Region 

### IV 61 Forsyth Street, 

### SW Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3104 Phone: 4041656-4713 FAX: 4041651-

Re: Revisions to Georgia's State Implementation Plan (Air Quality Rules) Dear Mr. Meiburg: With this letter, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division is submitting for approval and incorporation certain adopted revisions to Georgia's State Implementation Plan (SIP) under Section 110 of the Act and Georgia's Title V Permit Program. These revisions were adopted by the Georgia DNR Board on January 28, 2009, and they became effective April 12,2009. Along with a copy of this letter, we are providing Mr. Dick Schutt two copies as well as a compact disc (MS Word 2000) of the recently adopted revisions to the Georgia SIP Program including amendments to Georgia's Rules for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1 (Air Quality Rules). Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(vv), "Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage," is being amended to revisethe compliance date for sources in Barrow County.
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ccc), "Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks," is being amendedto revisethe compliance date for sources in Barrow County.
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd), "Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Offset Lithography," is being amended to revise the compliance date for sources in Barrow County.
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(eee), "Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Expanded "Polystyrene Products Manufacturing," is being amended to revise the compliance date for sources in Barrow County.

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# _ Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(hhh), "Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations," is being

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# - amended to revise the compliance date for sources in Barrow County. ,Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk) 

## - "VOC Emissions from Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities" is being amended to make recordkeeping consistent with federal requirements, to 

## ? better define the term "noVOCs," and to correct an error.

, Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(111) 

## - "Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment" is 

### (U4' being amended to revise the definition of "annual capacity factor" and the exemption for wood combustion.Mr.

### A. Stanley Meiburg Page

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Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr), "Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment," 

### epfi 0 is being amended to revise the compliance date for sources in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, andWalton Counties. Georgia 

### EPD requeststhat

### JEPAtake no action at this time on revisionsto Georgia Rules 391-3- I-.Ol(rrrr), 391-3-1-.01(ssss), 391-3-1-.02(2)(sss), 391-3-1 -.02(2)(uuu), and 391-3-1-.O4. As required by the Federal SIP-processing regulations, we have enclosed a certification that the required pu6lic noticewas provided, that a public hearing was held, and that comments were received and considered on these proposed amendments. We have also enclosed the administrative materials and technical support to satisfy the SIP submittal completeness criteria checklist. We look forward to your review and approval of these 

### SIP and Title V program revisions. Should you or your staff have any questions, please feel free to contact Jimmy Johnston at (404) 363-7014.

CarolA. Couch Director CAC:JJ:JK:klc

c: Doug Neeley, EPA Region IV Dick Schutt, EPA Region IV James

### A. Capp, Branch Chief, EPDAir Protection BranchChapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control



### SYNOPSIS OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION RELATING TO AIR QUALITY, CHAPTER 391-3-1

Purpose: This rule is being revised to add the definition of 'LPM2.5,'1 also known as "fine particulate matter," and the definition of "PM2.5 emissions." Main Features: The definition of "PM2.5"and "fine particulate matter," is added in Paragraph (rrrr), and the definition of L'PM25 emissions" is added in Paragraph (ssss).

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(vv), "Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage," is being amended. Purpose: The purpose of this amendment is to revise the compliance date for Barrow County as required by the final "Determination of Non-Attainment and Reclassification of the Atlanta, Georgia &hour Ozone NonAttainment Area" published in the Federal Register dated March 

### 6, 2008. Main Features: The initial compliance date for sources located in Barrow County is changedfrom May 1,2009, to March 1, 2009.

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ccc), "Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks," is being amended. Purpose: The purpose of this amendment is to revise the compliance date for Barrow County as required by the final "Determination of Non-Attainment and Reclassification of the Atlanta, Georgia, 8-hour Ozone NonAttainment Area" published inthe Federal Register dated March 6, 2008. Main Features: The initial compliance date for sources located in Barrow County is changedfrom May 1,2009, to March 1, 2009.

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd), "Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Offset Lithography," is being amended. Purpose: The purpose of this amendment is to revise the compliance date for Barrow County as required by the final "Determination of Non-Attainment and Reclassification of the Atlanta, Georgia 8-hour Ozone NonAttainment Area" published inthe Federal Register dated March 6, 2008.Chapter 391-3-1 Rulesfor Air Quality Control

Main Features: The initial compliance date for sources located in Barrow County is changed from May I, 2009, to March 1,2009.

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(eee), "Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing," is being amended. Purpose: The purpose of this amendment is to revise the compliance date for Barrow County as required by the final "Determination of Non-Attainment and Reclassification of the Atlanta, Georgia 8-hour Ozone NonAttainment Area" published in the Federal Register dated March 

### 6, 2008. Main Features: The initial compliance date for sources located in Barrow County is changedfrom May I, 2009, to March I,2009.

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(hhh), "Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations,'' is being amended. Purpose: The purpose of this amendment is to revise the compliance date for Barrow County as required by the final "Determination of Non-Attainment and Reclassification of the Atlanta, Georgia, 8-hour Ozone NonAttainment Area" published in the Federal Register dated March 

### 6, 2008. Main Features: The initial compliance date for sources located in Barrow County is changedfrom May 1, 2009, to March 1,2009.

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk), "VOC Emissions from Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities," is being amended. Purpose: (1) To refine the recordkeeping requirementsfor cleaning solvents. 

### (2) To definethe term "no VOCs" as it relatesto the definition of "Cleaning Solvent." (3) To correct an error. Main Features: The revisions refine the recordkeeping requirements so that records retained for 40 CFR 63, Subpart GG (NESHAP for Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework) specifically demonstrate compliance with Georgia Rule (kkk). The definition of "Cleaning Solventn is amended to specify a threshold for the term "no VOCs". An error is corrected that implied a more stringent standard not supported by the CTG guidance or the MACT standard.Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(111), "Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment," is being amended. Purpose: This rule is being revised to re-write the exemption for wood-fired units in order to make it easier to implement. Main Features: The exemption for wood-fired fuel-burning equipment found in subparagraph 6.(iii) is revised such that it applies to units that either burn wood alone or wood along with other fuels and have an annual capacity for fuels other than wood of 10 percent or less as opposed to the previous exemption which required an annual capacity factor for wood in excess of 50 percent. The definition of annual capacity factor is revised to refer to fuels other than wood and to be consistent with federal definitions of annual capacity factor.

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr), "Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment," is being amended. Purpose: The purpose of this amendment is to revise the compliance date for Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton Counties as required by the final "Determination of Non-Attainment and Reclassification of the Atlanta, Georgia, 8-hour Ozone Non-Attainment Area" published inthe Federal Register dated March 6, 2009. Main Features: The initial compliance date for sources located in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton Counties is changed from May 1, 2009, to March 1, 2009.

$5 Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(sss), "Multipollutant Control for Electric Utility Steam Generating 

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# ' L+ Purpose: This rule is being revised to change the compliance dates for Plant McDonough, to clarify the exemption for "black start," and to expand the exemptions for required continuous emission monitoring system quality assurance procedures and performance tests on the bypass stack. Main Features: The required dates for the installation and operation of selective catalytic reduction and flue gas desulfurization on Plant McDonough Units 1 and 2 are changed from December 31, 2012, and December 31, 2013, to April 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011, respectively, by moving the control requirement provisions from Subparagraphs 

### 7. and 8. to Subparagraph 6 and by adding a new Subparagraph 7. Existing Subparagraphs 

### 7 through 18 are renumbered. The "black start" exemption is clarified by stating that it only applies when all "Electric Utility Steam Generating Units" (as listed elsewhere in the rule) at a facility are down. The exemption for Relative Accuracy Test Audits on the bypass stack is expanded to include other quality assurance procedures as required by Federal Part 

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as well as Georgia's Procedures for Testing and Monitoring Sources of Air Pollution. A new exemption is added for periods when performance testing is required on the bypass stack. 

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# * Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(uuu), "SO2Emissions from Electric Utility Steam Generating Units," is

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## niv v Purpose: This rule is being added to establish sulfur dioxide emission reduction requirements for specific coal-fired electric utility boilers. The requirements of this rule are based on the required control equipment specified in existing rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(sss). Main Features: The required sulfur dioxide reduction requirement for all of the units, except Plant Yates Unit 1, is 95%. PlantYates Unit 1 has a scrubber that was installed in 1992 and is based on technology older than that required for the other units. Therefore, the required sulfur dioxide reduction rate for PlantYates Unit 1 is 90%. Compliance with these limits is based on a 30-day rolling average period and excludes specific startup, shutdown, malfunction, maintenance, testing, and research and development periods as identified in Subparagraph 11. 

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# C\O ,$ Rule 391-3-1-.04, "Air Pollution Episodes," is being amended. Purpose: This rule is being revised to specify air pollution episode criteria in accordance with updated Federal requirements of 40 CFR Part 51 Subpart 

### H. Inaddition, new air pollutant PM2.5 is added. Main Features: The criteria defining an Air Pollution Episode is found in new Subparagraph (1) and this new Subparagraph replaces existing Subparagraphs (I), (2), and (3). New Subparagraph (2) replaces existing Subparagraphs (4), (5), and 

### (6); and new Subparagraph (3) is added in accordance with Federal requirements.Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control



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## RATIONALE Rulesfor Air Quality Control

Rule 391-3-1-.01(rrrr) & (ssss) Definitions of 

### PM2,j and 

### PM2.j Emissions This basis of this rule is to provide definitions for terms used in the Georgia Air Quality Control Rules, Chapter 391-3-1. The purpose of this revision is to add the definition of L'PM2.5r'' also known as "fine particulate matter," and the definition of 11PM2.5 emissions". This revision is administrative in nature and is in no way any more restrictive than the Federal requirements and does not incur any additional coststo the regulated industry or public.

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(vv)Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage This basis of this rule is to require submerged fill pipes in storage tanks with a capacity of 4000 gallons or more at facilities that are subject to another volatile organic compound requirement of the Air Quality Rules. The purpose of this revision is to change the compliance date for sources in Barrow County from May 1,2009, to March 1, 2009. This revision is in no way more restrictive than the Federal requirements and does not incur any additional costs to the Environmental Protection Division or the regulated industry beyond what is required by Federal regulations. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the general public.

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ccc) Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks This basis of this rule is to require the control of volatile organic compound emissions from bulk storage tanks located in the metro Atlanta ozone non-attainment area. The purpose of this revision is to change the compliance date for sources in Barrow County from May 1, 2009, to March 1,2009. This revision is in no way more restrictive than the Federal requirements and does not incur any additional costs to EPD or the regulated industry beyond what is required by Federal regulations. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the general public.

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd) Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Offset Lithography This basis of this rule is to require the control of volatile organic compound emissions from offset lithography printing facilities located in the metro Atlanta ozone non-attainment area. The purpose of this revision is to change the compliance date for sources in Barrow County from May 1,2009, to March I, 2009.Chapter 391 -3-1 Rulesfor Air Quality Control
This revision is in noway more restrictive than the Federal requirements and does not incur any additional costs to the Environmental Protection Division or the regulated industry beyond what is required by Federal regulations. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the general public.

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(eee) Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing This basis of this rule is to require the control of volatile organic compound emissions from expandable polystyrene product manufacturing facilities located in the metro Atlanta ozone nonattainment area. The purpose of this revision is to change the compliance date for sources in Barrow County from May 1,2009, to March 1, 2009. This revision is in no way more restrictive than the Federal requirements and does not incur any additional costs to the Environmental Protection Division or the regulated industry beyondwhat is required by Federal regulations. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the general public.

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(hhh)Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations This basis of this rule is to requirethe control of volatile organic compound emissionsfrom wood furniture finishing and cleaning operations located in the metro Atlanta ozone non-attainment area. The purpose of this revision is to change the compliance date for sources in Barrow County from May 1, 2009, to March 1, 2009. This revision is in no way more restrictive than the Federal requirements and does not incur any additional costs to the Environmental Protection Division or the regulated industry beyond what is required by Federal regulations. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the general public.

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)VOC Emissions from Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities The basis of this rule is to limit volatile organic compound emissionsfrom aerospace manufacturing and rework facilities that are located within or contribute to ozone levels in ozone non-attainment areas. These rules also limit volatile organic compound emissionsfrom major volatile organic compound emitting sources (> 100 tons per year volatile organic compound emissions) located outside the ozone non-attainment area. The purpose of this revision isto refine the recordkeepingto be consistent with the Federal regulationfor Aerospace Manufacturingand Rework, amend the definition of "Cleaning Solvent"to provide a specific threshold for the term "no volatile organic compounds,"and correct an error. This revision is in no way more restrictive than the Federal requirements and does not incur any additional costs to 

### EPD or the regulated industry beyond what is required by Federal regulations. No costs will 

### be imposedon local governments or the general public.Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(111) Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment This basis of this rule is to limit nitrogen oxide emissions for boilers installed after May 1, 1999, and located in 45 counties in and around the metro Atlanta ozone non-attainment area. The purpose of this revision is rewrite the existing exemption for boilers located in the outermost 25 counties that burn wood. The exemption and an accompanying definition are rewritten to make the exemption more practical to implement. This change does not change the underlying basis for the exemption. This rule does not incur any significant costs to the Environmental Protection Division or the regulated industry beyond the requirements of the existing rule. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the general public.

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr) Nitrogen Oxide Emissionsfrom Small Fuel-Burning Equipment This basis of this rule is to require annual tune-ups and the use of clean-burning fuels in boilers (and similar fuel-burning equipment) located in the metro Atlanta ozone non-attainment area that are not subject to a more specific nitrogen oxide limitation. The purpose of this revision is to change the compliance date for fuel-burning equipment located in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton Counties from May 1,2009, to March 1, 2009. This revision is in no way more restrictive than the Federal requirements and does not incur any additional costs to the Environmental Protection Division or the regulated industry beyond what is required by Federal regulations. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the general public.

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(sss) Multi-Pollutant Controlfor Electric Utility Steam Generating Units This basis of this rule is to require the installation and operation of specific air pollution control equipment on specified power plant units. The purpose of this revision is to move the compliance dates for Plant McDonough to an earlier date, to clarify the "black start" exemption, and to add exemptions for when exhaust gases are required to be routed through the bypass stack. This rule does not incur any significant costs to the Environmental Protection Division or the regulated industry beyond the requirements of existing rule. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the general public.Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control
Rule 391

### -3-1-.02(2)(uuu) Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Electric Utility Steam Generating Units This basis of this rule is to establish sulfur dioxide emission reduction requirements for specific power plant units. This rule does not incur any significant costs to the Environmental Protection Division or the regulated industry beyond the requirements of existing rules. No costs will be imposed on local governmentsor the general public.

Rule 391 -3-1 -.O4 Air Pollution Episodes Section 110(a)(2)(G) of the Clean Air Act requires, in this case, that the Director of the Environmental Protection Division have authority comparable to that given to the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator in Section 303 of the Clean Air Act. Section 110(a)(2)(G) also requires the development of a "plan" to implement such authority. The basis of this rule is to specify required elements of such a "plan." The basis of this revision is to update the definition of an Air Pollution Episode as well as add new air pollutant Particulate Matter 2.5. This rule does not incur any significant costs to EPD or the regulated industry beyond the requirements of existing rule. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the general public.

# Corgia Department oPllatural Resources Environmental Protection Division Air Protection Branch 4244 lnternational Parkway Suite 120 Atlanta Georgia 30354 4041363-7000 Fax:4041363-7100 Noel Holcornb,Commissioner

Dr. Carol A. Couch, Director James A. Capp, Branch Chief
January 14, 2009

MEMORANDUM To: CarolA. Couch, Director Environmental Protection Division
From: James A. Capp, Branch Chief Air Protection Branch Subject: Responses to Comments Received During the Public Comment Period Regarding Proposed Revision to Air Quality Rules, Chapter 391-3-1

On September 7 and December 14, 2008, EPD issued public notices requesting comments on the proposed revisions to the Georgia Rules for Air Quality, Chapter 391-3-1. The proposed changes included the following rules: Rule 391 -3-1-.01 

### - Definitions Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(vv) 

### - Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ccc) 

## - Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd) 

## - Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Offset Lithography Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(eee) 

## - Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(hhh) 

## - Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk) 

## - VOC Emissions from Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(111)

### - Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr) 

### - Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(sss) 

## - Multipollutant Control for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(uuu) 

### - Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Rule 391-3-1-.O4

## -Air Pollution Episodes A public hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. on October 9, 2008, in the EPD Training Center located at 4244 International Parkway, Suite 116, Atlanta, Georgia 30354. Comments received as of January 13, 2009, are summarized in the attached document. EPD's responses immediately follow each comment. No changes in the proposed rules are recommended as a result of comments received. JC: J J: klc

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### 391-3-1 Rulesfor Air Quality Control 

### Responsesto Comments Received During the Public Comment Period September 7,2008through January 13,2009 Proposed Revisions to Air Quality Rules, Chapter 391-3-1
On September 

### 7 and December 14, 2008, EPD issued public notices requesting comments on proposed revisions to the Georgia Rules for Air Quality,Part 391-3-1-.O1 (rrrr)

# - "PM2.5" or "Fine Particulate Matter," Part 391-3-1-.01(ssss) 

## - "PM2.5 Emissions," Subpart 391-3-I-.02(2)(vv) 

## - Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage, Subpart 391-3-1-.02(2)(ccc) 

### - Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks, Subpart 391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd) 

### - Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Offset Lithography, Subpart 391-3-1-.02(2)(eee) 

### - Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing, Subpart 391-3-1

## - .02(2)(hhh)

## - Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations, Subpart 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)

## - VOC Emissions from Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities, Subpart 391-3-1- .02(2)(111)

# - Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment, Subpart 391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr)



### - Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment, Subpart 391-3-1-.02(2)(sss)

# - Multipollutant Control for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units, Subpart 391-3-1-.02(2)(uuu)

## - Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Electric Utility Steam Generating Units, and Rule 391-3-1-.04 

## - Air Pollution Episodes. Written comments were received during the public comment period. A public hearingwas held at 7:00 p.m. on October 9, 2008, in the EPD Training Center located at 4244 International Parkway, Suite 116, Atlanta, Georgia 30354. Comments received as of January 13,2009, are summarized inthis memo. Fort Benning submitted comments to Georgia EPD during the public comment period ending January 13, 2009 regarding proposed changes to Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.04. Comments were receivedvia e-mail on January 13, 2009. Comment -1: For nitrogen dioxide, the contaminant concentration levels for the Alert and Warning situations are identical; i.e., 2.260 micrograms per cubic meter for the I-hour average and 565 micrograms per cubic meter for the 24-hour average is listed at both 391-3-1- .04(l)(a)(vi)and at 391-3-1-.04(l)(b)(vi). Please revise. Response -1: The commenter highlights a typographical error in the draft rule. The concentration levels should be set in accordance with 40 CFR Part 51 Appendix L. The Alert concentration level for nitrogen dioxide should be 1,I 30 micrograms per cubic meter (0.6 ppm), I-hour average, and 282 microgram per cubic meter (0.15 ppm), 24-hour average. This typographical error will be corrected during a future rulemaking. The contaminant concentration levelfor the Warning situation is correct and no change is needed. Comment -2: For the other contaminants addressed in the proposed rule, it appears that the concentration levels that trigger the three categories related to Air Pollution Episodes are primarily based on the current Air Quality Index (AQI) prepared by the U.S. EPA. Concentration levels for sulfur dioxide, particulate matter 10 microns or less, and carbon monoxide nearly mirror the AQI categories of unhealthy, very unhealthy and hazardous; however the concentration levels for particulate matter 2.5 microns or less do not correspond to the AQI breakpoints. The Warning and Emergency levels for PM2.5 are noticeably lower and more restrictive than those provided inthe AQI. For ozone, the proposed rule uses concentrations in parts per billion rather than parts per million used in the NAAQS andAQI standards, which can be confusing, but it seems the proposed concentrations are lower and more restrictive than provided by the AQI breakpoints. Fort Benning requests that either the proposed rule

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### 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control concentration levels closely follow the AQI breakpoints for all contaminants, or that an explanation for the deviation for PM2.5 and ozone be provided. Also, we recommend including the parts per million concentration levels for ozone. Response -2: The contaminant concentrations for sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and particulate matter (10 microns or less) come directly from 40 CFR Part 51 Appendix L rather than the federal AQI regulation or most recent U.S. EPA AQI calculator. The U.S. EPA has not yet established contaminant concentration levels for PM2.5 in Part 51 Appendix L. In addition, the U.S. EPA has not proposed or promulgated a finding regarding whether or not the current ozone ambient concentrations in Appendix L should be revised with respect to the most recent &hour ozone standard. The lack of (1) federally approved contaminant concentration levels for PM2.5and (2) federal decision on the validity of the current Appendix L ozone concentrations left Georgia EPDwith the task of developing their own levels based, in part, on the most recent version of the U.S. EPA AQI calculator for PM2.5 and the ozone standards. The U.S. EPA AQI calculator sets lower AQI values for the most recent PM2.5 and ozone NAAQS when compared to older versions of these same NAAQS. With that in mind, Georgia EPD proposed PM2.5 and ozone ambient concentration levels that were thought to be protective of public health and that were consistent with the intention of 40 CFR Part 51 Subpart H and Part 51 Appendix L. The rule is not revised based on this comment. Comment -3: Fort Benning requests that Georgia EPD clarify Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.04 by stating that contaminants subject to Air Pollution Episode determinations are those for which National Ambient Air Quality Standards have been established. Specifically the recommendations is to replace "air standards" with "National Ambient Air Quality Standardsn in that provision. Response -3: The U.S. EPA implementing regulation for this state rule [40 CFR Part 51 Subpart H] does not use the phrase "National Ambient Air Quality Standards" in reference to the air pollutants regulated. Therefore the rule is not revised based on this comment. Comment -4: Proposed changes to 391-3-1-.04(3) refer to the EmergencyAir Episode Plan for the State of Georgia, however, this does not seem to be available on your website and was not retrievable by a general internet search. Please provide a copy of that Plan. Response -4: The Emergency Air Episode Plan for the State of Georgia is available to the public and EPDwill send a copy of this plan to Fort Benning. The content of the "EmergencyAir Episode Planfor the State of Georgia" is based in part on 40 CFR Part 51 Appendix L.

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# - ~nvironmental Protection Division Small Business Environmental Assistance Program 4244 International Parkway, Suite 120, Atlanta, GA 30354 Noel C. Holcomb, Commissioner Carol A. Couch, Ph.D., Director Phone: 4041362-4842 Fax: 4041363-7100
October 15, 2008
MEMORANDUM TO: CarolA. Couch Director, Environmental Protection Division FROM: Teresa Shiflett Ombudsman, Small Business Environmental Assistance Program SUBJECT: Economic Impact of Proposed Amendmentsto the Rulesfor Air Quality Control Pertainingto Rule 391-3-1
The Administrative Procedures Act requires that, in the formation and adoption of any rules which will have an economic impact on businesses in the State, attempts be madeto reducethe economic impact of the Rule on small businesses which are independently owned and operated, are not dominant in the field and employ 100 employees or less. The statute specifically requires that four actions be considered in reducing the economic impact. These four actions are:

a. Establish different requirements or reporting requirements or timetables for small businesses; b. Clarify, consolidate or simplify the compliance and reporting requirements under the Rule for small businesses;

c. Establish performance rather than design standardsfor small businesses; or d. Exempt small businesses from any or all requirementsof the Rules. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is proposing amendments to the Rules for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1 (Air Quality Rules). The proposed Air Quality Rules include amendments to the following:
Rule 391-3-1-.01, "Definitions," is being amended to add the definition of ''PM2.5'' and "fine particulate matter," [Paragraph (rrrr)], and the definition of ''PM2.5 emissions" [Paragraph (ssss)].
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(vv), 'Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage," is being amended to revise the compliance date for sources located in Barrow County from May 1, 2009 to March 1, 2009 [as required by the final "Determination of Non-Attainment and Reclassification of the Atlanta, Georgia 8-hour Ozone Non-Attainment Area" published in the Federal Register dated March

### 6, 20081.Small Business Impact Memo October 15, 2008 Page 2 of 3 Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ccc), "Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks," is being amended to revise the compliance date for sources in Barrow County from May I,2009, to March I,2009 [as required by the final "Determination of Non-Attainment and Reclassification of the Atlanta, Georgia, 8-hour Ozone Non-Attainment Area" published in the Federal Register dated March 6, 2008.1 Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd), "Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Offset Lithography," is being amended to revise the compliance date for sources in Barrow County from May I,2009, to March I, 2009 [as required by the final "Determination of Non-Attainment and Reclassification of the Atlanta, Georgia 8-hour Ozone Non-Attainment Area" published in the Federal Register dated March 6, 20081. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(eee), "Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing," is being amended to revise the compliance date for sources in Barrow County from May 1, 2009, to March 1, 2009 [as required by the final "Determination of Non-Attainment and Reclassification of the Atlanta, Georgia 8-hour Ozone Non-Attainment Area" published in the Federal Register dated March 6, 20081. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(hhh), "Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations," is being amended to revise the compliance date for sources in Barrow County from May 1, 2009, to March 1, 2009 [as required by the final "Determination of Non-Attainment and Reclassification of the Atlanta, Georgia, 8-hour Ozone Non-Attainment Area" published in the Federal Register dated March 6, 20081. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk), "VOC Emissions from Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities," is being amended to: (1) refine the recordkeeping requirements for cleaning solvents, (2) specify a threshold for the term "no VOCs" as it relates to the definition of "Cleaning Solvent", and (3) correct an error that implied a more stringent standard not supported by the CTG guidance or the MACT standard. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(111), "Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment," is being amended to re-write the exemption for wood-fired units in order to make it apply to units that either burnwood alone or wood along with other fuels and have an annual capacity for fuels other than wood of 10 percent or less as opposed to the previous exemption which required an annual capacity factor for wood in excess of 50 percent. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr), "Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment," is being amended to revise the compliance date for Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton counties from May I,2009, to March I, 2009 [as required by the final "Determination of Non-Attainment and Reclassification of the Atlanta, Georgia, 8-hour Ozone Non-Attainment Area" published inthe Federal Register dated March 6, 20081. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(sss), "Multipollutant Control for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units," is being amended to change the compliance dates for Plant McDonough, to clarify the exemption for "black start," and to expand the exemptions for required continuous emission monitoring system quality assurance procedures and performance tests on the bypass stack.

### Small Business Impact Memo October 15, 2008 Page 3 of 3 Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(uuu), "SO2Emissions from Electric Utility Steam Generating Units," 

### is being added to establish sulfur dioxide emission reduction requirements for specific coal-fired electric utility boilers. The requirements of this rule are based on the required control equipment specified in existing rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(sss).
Rule 391-3-1-.04, "Air Pollution Episodes," 

### is being amended to specify air pollution episode criteria in accordance with updated Federal requirements of 40 

### CFR Part 51 Subpart 

### H. In addition, new air pollutant PM2 is added. In consideration of the four actions required in the State statute for the proposed changes to the Air Quality Rules,we offer the following comments on the proposed rule amendments:
1. Different compliance or reportina requirements for small businesses: This issue is not germanefor the proposed rule changes.
2. Consolidate and/or simplifv compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses: An acceptable record keeping template for sources subject to proposed amendments related to maintaining records [Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)16.] is recommended to simplify compliance standardsfor the source and for 

### EPDstaff performing inspections.
3. 

### Performance rather than design standardsfor small businesses: This issue is not germane for the proposed rule changes.
4. 

### Exemptions for small businesses: This issue is not germanefor the proposed rule changes. Inaddition, the Administrative ProceduresAct requires that "...inthe formulation and adoption of any rule, an agency shall choose an alternative that does not impose excessive regulatory costs on any regulated person or entity which costs could be reduced by a less expensive alternative that fully accompiishesthe stated objectives of the statutes which are the basis of the proposed rule." In general, the proposed rules resolve conflicts with Federal requirements and provide clarificationfor affected industry sources. We have carefully evaluated the impact of the proposed rule amendments upon the regulated community, and, after careful consideration of same, have determined that the proposed rule amendments do not impose excessive regulatory costs on any regulated person or entity, which costs could be reduced by a less expensive alternative that fully accomplishes the stated objectives of the Georgia Air Quality Act. TS: klcChapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control

THE FOLLOWING AIR QUALITY RULE REVISIONS ARE BEING RE-DISTRIBUTED TO THE

PUBLIC FOR COMMENT. COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY CLOSE-OF-BUSINESS ON JANUARY 13,2009. THE ORIGINAL ADOPTION DATEWAS ANNOUNCED AS DECEMBER 3,2008, BUT WAS NOT PRESENTEDTO THE BOARD OF NATURAL RESOURCES AT THAT TIME. NO MODIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE RULE REVISIONS. THESE REVISIONS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR ADOPTION ON JANUARY 28,2009, AT 9AM INTHE DNR BOARD ROOM.

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION 

### NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GEORGIA'S RULES FORAIR QUALITY CONTROL CHAPTER 391-3-1 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONSAND PARTIES: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the authority set forth below, the Environmental Protection Division (hereinafter, "EPD") of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources proposes Amendments to Georgia's Rules for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1 (hereinafter, "the proposed Air Rule Amendments"). The Director of EPD certifies that (1) amendment of Rule 391-3-1-.O1 is required to comply with Section 110(a)(2)(A) of the Clean Air Act, 

### (2) amendment of Rule 391-3-1-.02 is required to comply with Sections 172(c) and 182(b)(2) of the Clean Air Act, and (3) amendment of Rule 391-3-1-.04 is required to comply with Section 11 O(a)(Z)(G)of the Clean Air Act. The proposed Air rule amendments are described below: Rule 391-3-1-.01, "Definitions" is being amended by adding new Subparagraphs (rrrr) and (ssss), the definitions pertaining to particulate matter: "PM2.5" and '1PM2.5 emissions." Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(vv), "Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage," is being amended to revisethe compliance date for sources in Barrow County.
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ccc), "Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks," is being amended to revise the compliance date for sources in Barrow County.
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd), "Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Offset Lithography," is being amended to revise the compliance date for sources in Barrow County. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(eee), "Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing," is being amended to revise the compliance date for sources in Barrow County.Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(hhh), "Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations," is being amended to revise the compliance date for sources in Barrow County. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)

## - "VOC Emissions from Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities" is being amended to make recordkeeping consistent with federal requirements, to better define the term "noVOCs," and to correct a typographical error. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(111)

## - "Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment" is being amended to revise the definition of "annual capacity factor" and the exemption for wood combustion. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr), "Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment," is being amended to revise the compliance date for sources in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton Counties. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(sss) 

# - "Multipollutant Control for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units" is being amended to revise the compliance deadlines for Plant McDonough, clarify the "black start" exemption, and add exemptions for periods when the exhaust gas is required to go through the bypass stack. Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(uuu) 

## - "Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Electric Utility Steam Generating Units" is being added to establish sulfur dioxide emission reduction requirements for specific coal-fired electric utility boilers. Rule 391-3-1-.04

## - "Air Pollution Episodes'' is being amended to meet the updated Federal requirements. This notice, together with an exact copy of the proposed Air rule amendments, a synopsis, and a statement of rationale of the rule revisions, is being provided to all persons who have requested in writing that they be placed on a notification list. These documents may be viewed at http://qaepd.orq/environet/l or during normal.business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, Air Protection Branch, 4244 International Parkway, Suite 120, Atlanta, Georgia 30354. Copies may also be requested by contacting the Air Protection Branch at 4041363-7000 or the Environmental Protection Division Director's Office at 1-888-373-5947. Written comments are welcomed. To insure their inclusion in EPD's package for the Board of Natural Resources, written comments should be received by close of business on January 13,2009. Written comments may be emailed to EPDComments@dnr.state.qa.us or sent via regular mail addressed to: Branch Chief, Air Protection Branch, 4244 International Parkway, Suite 120, Atlanta, Georgia, 30354. The proposed Air rule amendments will be considered for adoption by the Board of Natural Resources at its meeting at 9:00 a.m. on January 28, 2009, in the DNR Board Room located at 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Suite 1252, East Tower, Atlanta, Georgia 30334. The meeting is open to the public.Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control

The proposed Air rule amendments are proposed for adoption pursuant to authority contained in Georgia Air Quality Act (O.C.G.A. Section 12-9-1 et. seq.). For further information, contact the Air Protection Branch at 4041363-7000,Chapter 391 -3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION RELATING TO AIR QUALITY, CHAPTER 391-3-1

The Rules of the Departmentof Natural Resources, Chapter 391-3-1,Air Quality Control are hereby amended, added to, repealed in part, revised, as hereinafter explicitly set forth in the attached amendments, additions, partial repeals, and revisions for specific rules, or such subdivisions thereof as may be indicated. [Note: Underlined text is proposed to be added. Lined-through text is proposed for c, deletion.] 

# 6' .& Rule391-3-1 -.01, "Definitions," is being amended by adding Paragraphs (rrrr) and (ssss) to read as follow: 391-3-1-.01 Definitions lrrrr) LkPM2,5" or "Fine Particulate Matter" means particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equalto a nominal 2.5 micrometersas measured by a reference method based on Appendix 

### L of 40 

### CFR Part 50 and desiqnated in accordance with 40 CFR Part 53 by an equivalent method. jssss) "PM2.5 Emissions" means finely divided solid or liquid material, with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equalto a nominal 2.5 micrometers emittedto the ambient air as measured

### bv applicable reference methods or an equivalent or alternate methodestablished by the U.S. EPA.

Rule391-3-1-.02(2)(vv), "Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage," is being amended by revising Subparagraph3.(iv) to read as follows: (vv) Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage.

(iv) All volatile organic liquid handling and storage facilities subject to this subsection and located in Barrow County shall be in compliance by !Jq-++X€March 1,2009.

Rule391-3-1-.02(2)(ccc), "VOC Emissions from Bulk MixingTanks," is being amended by revising Subparagraph4.(iv) to read as follows: (ccc) VOC Emissions from Bulk MixingTanks.Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control

(iv) All sources subject to this subsection and located in Barrow County shall be in compliance by -€March I, 2009.

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd), "VOC Emissions from Offset Lithography," is being amended by revising Subparagraph 4.(iv) to read as follows: (ddd) VOC Emissionsfrom Offset Lithography.

(iv) All sources subject to this subsection and located in Barrow County shall be in compliance by May4+2Q€BMarch 1, 2009.

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(eee),"VOC Emissions from Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing," is being amended by revising Subparagraph 8.(iv) to read as follows: (eee) VOC Emissionsfrom Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing.

(iv) All sources subject to this subsection and located in Barrow County shall be in compliance by *March 1, 2009.

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(hhh),"Wood Furniture Finishingand Cleaning Operations," is being amended by revising subparagraph 7.(iv) to read as follows: (hhh) Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations.

(iv) All sources subject to this subsection and located in Barrow County shall be in compliance by May+-X%NMarch 1, 2009.

Rule 391-3-1 -.02(2)(kkk), "VOC Emissions from Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities," is being amended by revising Subparagraphs4, 16, and l7(xvii)to read as follows: (kkk) VOC Emissions from Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities

4. Each owner or operator of an aerospace manufacturing and/or rework operation shall ensure that all application devices used to apply primers and topcoats (including self-priming topcoats) are operated according to company procedures, local specified operating procedures, and/orChapter 391 -3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control 

### the manufacturer's specifications, whichever is most stringent,at all times. Equipment modified by the owner or operator shall maintain a transfer efficiency equivalent to HVLP

### ad 

# or electrostatic spray application techniques.

16. Each owner or operator of an aerospace manufacturing and/or rework operation utilizing cleaning solvents shall maintain the following records: (i) Maintain a current list of id hand-wipe and flush cleaning solvents, with 

## documentationthat demonstrates that the cleaning solvent complieswith one of the composition requirements in Section 6.Nandfor semi aqueous cleaning solvent used for flush cleaning. This list shall include the annual amount of each applicable solvent used. (ii) Maintain a current list of id hand-wipe cleaning solvents 

## 4

-er\f^'. 

### with their respective vapor pressuresor, for blended solvents,VOC composite vapor pressuresfor all vapor pressure compliant handwipe cleaning solvents listed in Section 6.(ii). This list shall include the monthly amount of each applicable solvent used. (iii) Maintain a current list of all cleaning solventswith a vapor pressure greater than 45 mm 

### Hg used in exempt hand-wipe cleaning operations. This list shall identifvthe applicable exemption(s) for each process and include the monthly amount of each applicable solvent used.



### (iy) Maintain a record of all leaks from enclosed gun cleaners, as found during the monthly inspection required by subparagraph 14.of this subsection.The record shall include the identificationof the leaking paint gun cleaner, the date the leak was discovered, andthe date the leak was repaired.

(xvii) "Cleaning solvent" means a liquid material used for hand-wipe,spray gun, or flush cleaning. This definition does not include solutions that contain no VOCs 

### li.e.,VOC content less than 1.0 weiqht percent).

Rule391-3-1

### -.02(2)(111), "NOX Emissions From Fuel-Burning Equipment," 

### is being amended to read as follows: (Ill) NOxEmissions From Fuel-Burning Equipment.Chapter 391-3-1 Rulesfor Air Quality Control
1. No person shall cause, let, suffer, permit,or allow the emission of nitrogen oxides (NOx)from an affected unit under this subparagraphthat is installed or modified on or after May 1, 1999, to exceed 30 ppm at 3% oxygen on a dry basis.
2. The requirementsof this subparagraphshall apply during the period May 1through September 30 of each year. 3. All affected units subject to this subparagraph shall be in compliance on or before May 1, 2000. 4. The requirements contained in Subparagraph 1. shall apply to all such affected units as defined in subparagraph 5.(i)that are located in the counties of Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Upson, and Walton.
5. For the purpose of this subparagraph,the following definitions apply: (i) "Affected Unit" means fuel-burning equipment with a maximum design heat input capacity equal to or greater than 10 MMBTUIhr and less than or equal to 250 MMBTUIhr.

... (ii) "Annual Capacity Factor" as used in this subparagraph 

## fl

'



### . means the ratio between uhan wood during a period of 12 consecutive calendar months and the potential heat input to the fuel- burning equipmentfrom all fuels had the fuel-burning equipment been operated 8,760 hours durinq that 12-month period at the maximumdesign heat input capacity. (iii) "Modified" as used in subparagraph 1. shall be as defined in 40 CFR 60.14. (iv) "Wood" means wood, wood residue, bark, or any derivative fuel or residue thereof, in any form, including, but not limited to, sawdust, sanderdust,wood chips, scraps, slabs, millings, shavings, and processed pellets madefrom wood or other forest residues.
6. The requirements of this subparagraph do not apply to the following: 

### (i) Fuel-burning equipment, which was permitted under 391-3-1-.03(1) on or before May 1, 1999, or which was brought onto the facility on or before May 1, 1999. (ii) Duct burners associated with combined cycle gas turbinesChapter 391 -3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control , 

### [iii) Fuel-burninn equipment located in any of the following counties: Banks, Butts, Chattooqa, 

## 1 Clarke, Dawson, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Heard, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, I 

### Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Oconee, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Troup, and Upsonthat combusts either: {I) wood alone or (11) 

### wood in combination with any other fuel and has annual capacity factor for the other fuels of 10 percent (0.10) or less and is subiect to an enforceable requirement limiting operation of the equipment to an annual capacity factor for the other fuels of 10percent (0.10) or 

### less.

Rule 391-3-1 -.02(2)(rrr), 

### "NOx Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment," 

### is being amended by revising Subparagraph 2. 

### to read as follows: 

### A-9 (rrr) NO, Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment 

# ,a 2. 

### The owner or operator shall cause all affected units in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, or Rockdale County to be in compliance with the requirements of this paragraphon or before May 15, 2005, and the owner or operator shall cause all affected units in Barrow, Bartow,Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding or Walton County to be in compliance with the requirementsof this paragraph on or before&y4$2@€€March 1,2009. 

# & Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(sss), "Multipollutant Control for Electric Utility Steam Generating 

### @ Units," 

### is being amendedto read as follows: 

# $

@ (sss Multipollutant Control for Electric UtilitySteam Generating Units. 

### 1. Effective December 31, 2008, 

### no person shall cause, let, permit, suffer or allow the operation of the following units except as specified below: (i) Plant Bowen Unit 4 

### unless such source is equipped and operated with selective catalytic reductionandflue gas desulfurization. (ii) Plant Bowen Unit 3 

### unless such source is equippedand operated with selective catalytic reduction and flue gas desulfurization. (iii) Plant Wansley Unit 1 unless such source is equipped and operated with selective catalytic reduction and flue gas desulfurization. (iv) Plant Hammond Unit 1 unless such source is equipped and operated with flue gas desulfurization. (v) Plant Hammond Unit 

### 2 unless such source is equipped and operated with flue gas desulfurization.Chapter 391-3-1 Rulesfor Air Quality Control (vi) Plant Hammond Unit 

### 3 unless such source is equipped and operatedwith flue gas desulfurization. (vii) Plant Hammond Unit4 unless such source is equipped and operated with selective catalytic reduction and flue gas desulfurization. (viii) Plant Yates Unit 1 unless such source is equipped and operated with flue gas desulfurization.
2. Effective June 1, 2009, no person shall cause, let, permit, suffer or allow the operation of the following units except as specified below: (i) Plant Bowen Unit 2 unless such source is equipped and operated with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and flue gas desulfurization (FGD). (ii) Plant Scherer Unit 2 unless such source is equipped and operated with sorbent injection and a baghouse. (iii) Plant Scherer Unit 3 unless such source is equipped and operated with sorbent injection and a baghouse. 3. Effective December 31, 2009, no person shall cause, let, permit, suffer or allow the operation of the following units except as specified below: (i) Plant Scherer Unit 1 unless such source is equipped and operated with sorbent injection and a baghouse. (ii) Plant Wansley Unit 2 unless such source is equipped and operatedwith selective catalytic reduction and flue gas desulfurization.
4. EffectiveApril 30, 2010, no person shall cause, let, permit, suffer or allow the operation of the following units except as specified below: (i) Plant Scherer Unit 4 unless such source is equipped and operated with sorbent injection and a baghouse. 

### 5. Effective June 

### 1, 2010, no person shall cause, let, permit, suffer or allow the operation of the following units except as specified below: (i) Plant Bowen Unit 1 unless such source is equipped and operated with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and flue gas desulfurization (FGD).


### 6. Effective December 31, 2011, no person shall cause, let, permit, suffer or allow the operation of the following units except as specified below: (i) Plant Scherer Unit 3 unless such source is equipped and operated with selective catalytic reduction, flue gas desulfurization, sorbent injection, and a baghouse; providedthat the owner or operator is not requiredto operate the selective catalytic reduction system during the nonozone season months of January through April and October through December of each year.Chapter 391 -3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control


### lii) Plant McDonouqh Unit 2 unless such source is equipped and operated with selective catalvtic reduction (SCR) andflue qas desulfurization (FGD).


### 7. Effective April 30, 2012, no person shall cause, let, permit,suffer or allow the operation of the followinq units except as specified below: li) Plant McDonough Unit 1 unless such source is equipped and operated with selective catalvtic reduction (SCR) andflue gas desulfurization (FGD). 

### 28. Effective December 31, 2012, no person shall cause, let, permit, suffer or allow the operation of the following units except as specified below: (i) Plant Scherer Unit 4 unless such source is equippedand operated with selective catalytic reduction, flue gas desulfurization, sorbent injection, and a baghouse, provided that the owner or operator is not required to operate the selective catalytic reduction system during the nonozone season months of January through April and October through December of each year.



## 89. Effective December 31, 2013, no person shall cause, let, permit, suffer or allow the operation of the following units except as specified below: (i) Plant Branch Unit 

### 3 unless such source is equipped and operated with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) andflue gas desulfurization (FGD).



### (Ki) Plant Scherer Unit 2 unless such source is equipped and operated with selective catalytic reduction, flue gas desulfurization, sorbent injection, and a baghouse, provided that the owner or operator is not required to operate the selective catalytic reduction system during the nonozone season months of January through April and October through December of each year. 

# QX. Effective June 1, 2014, no person shall cause, let, permit, suffer or allow the operation of the following units except as specified below: (i) Plant Branch Unit 4 unless such source is equipped and operated with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) andflue gas desulfurization (FGD).


### 4-011. Effective December 31, 2014, no person shall cause, let, permit, suffer or allow the operation of the following units except as specified below: (i) Plant Branch Unit 

### 1 unless such source is equipped and operated with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and flue gas desulfurization (FGD). (ii) Plant Branch Unit 

### 2 unless such source is equipped and operated with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and flue gas desulfurization (FGD).Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control
(iii) Plant Scherer Unit 1 unless such source is equipped and operated with selective catalytic reduction,flue gas desulfurization, sorbent injection, and a baghouse; provided that the owner or operator is not requiredto operate the selective catalytic reduction system during the nonozone season months of January through April and October through Decemberof each year. 

### 4-42. Effective June 1,2015, no person shall cause, let, permit, suffer or allow the operation of the following units except as specified below: (i) PlantYates Unit 6 unless such source is equipped and operated with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) andflue gas desulfurization (FGD). (ii) Plant Yates Unit 7 unless such source is equipped and operated with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and flue gas desulfurization (FGD). 42Q. EffectiveJanuary 1, 2018, should the annual heat input (from coal combustion)of an affected unit or group of affected units exceed the levels specified in each Subparagraphs 4-2Q.(i) through QQ.(iv), the owner/operatorwill comply with the requirements specified in Subparagraph4-22,(v): (i) Plant Kraft Units 1, 2, and 3 with a total annual heat input of 17,911,898 million Btu; (ii) Plant Mclntosh Unit 1 with a total annual heat input of 14,557,638 million Btu; (iii) Plant Mitchell Unit 3 with a total annual heat input of 8,621,580 million Btu; (iv) PlantYates Units

### 2, 3, 4, and 5 with a total annual heat input of 33,608,398 million Btu. (v) The ownerloperator shall evaluate the economic and technical feasibility of additional mercury controls on the applicable affected unit(s) specified in Subparagraphs42Q.(i) through QQ.(iv), and submit a report on their findings to the Division no later than September 1of the calendaryear following the calendar year that the annual heat input exceeded the applicable level specified in SubparagraphsQQ.(i) through Qu.(iv). (vi) The Division will review the report submitted in accordance with SubparagraphQQ.(v) and determine if additional mercury controls are required and, if additional mercury controls are required, establish deadlines for submissionof a permit application(s)to the Division and for start-up of such mercury controls. (vii) The Division will document the resultsof its evaluation conducted in accordancewith SubparagraphQQ.(vi) and notify the owner and/or operator within a timely fashion whether additional mercury controls are required. 

### 43u. Control Equipment Monitoring Design: For the anticipated range of operations of the applicable EGUs specified in Subparagraphs 1. through 

### 11Q., the designated representative shall follow the procedures given in Section 

### 2.124 of the Division's Procedures for Testing and Monitoring Sources of Air Pollutants for the establishment of optimized operating parameters for the applicable control equipment installed as required in Subparagraphs 1. through

## 4-412.Chapter 

### 391 -3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control
UB.AlternativeControl Technology: 

### The owner/operator of an affected unit specified in Subparagraphs 1.through Wa.may operate alternative control technology or alternative method of emissions reductions from that which is specified in the applicable Subparagraphs 1 

### through 

# U-z. if the following requirements are met: (i) The Division has approvedthe operation of the alternative control technology or the alternative method of emission reductions as being capable of achieving reductions of NOx, SO2 and/or mercury emissions equivalentto or greater than the control technology requirement specified in applicable Subparagraphs 1.

### through 

### 442. for an individual emissions unit or the respective plant site as a whole; and (ii) The ownedoperator has submitted the appropriate permit application(s)to the Division at least twelve months before the effective date of the applicable Subparagraphs I.through 

### 4-412. 445%. The owner or operator of any EGU subject to this subsection may submit a 

### request to the Director to delay implementation of any of the controls required by Subparagraphs 1.through WQ. for a specific EGU if there is a delay caused by reasonably unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the owner operator. Any delay allowed under this subparagraph is subject to review and approval by the Division. Reasonably unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the owner or operator shall include, without limitation, the following: (i) Failureto secure timely and necessary federal, state or local approvals, responses, notifications or permits to install the controls, providedthat such approvals or permits have been timely and diligently sought; (ii) Act of God, act of war, insurrection, civil disturbance, flood or other extraordinary weather conditions, vandalism, contractor or supplier strikes or bankruptcy,or unanticipated breakage or accident to machinery or equipment despite diligent maintenance; and (iii) Any other delay caused by unforeseeable circumstances beyondthe reasonable control of owner or operator as reasonably determined by the Director. 

### SlJ.On and after the effective date of each Subparagraph 1. 

### though 

### 44G. for a specific EGU, the applicable owner or operator is not required to operate the required control technology under the following conditions: (i) Restarting an EGU when all €Gb 

### Electric Utilitv Steam Generatina Units [as listed in Subparagraphs 1. through 12. 

### and Subparagraph 13.(iv)lat afacility are down and off-site power is not available (also known as a "Black Start"). (ii) Periodsof startup of an EGU in accordance with best operational practicesto minimize emissions. (iii) Periodsof shutdown of an EGU in accordance with best operational practices to minimize emissions. (iv) Periodsof scheduled and/or preventative maintenance of control technology equipment if such maintenance cannot reasonably be performed during a scheduled outage of the respective EGU.Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control
(v) Periods of malfunction of EGU andlor control technology equipment provided that such periods are consistent with the requirements of Paragraph 391-3-1-.02(2)(a)7. (vi) Periods when the ownerloperator is required to conduct the Relative Accuracy Test Audit and any other necessary periodic quality assurance procedures on the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System located on the bypass stack pursuant to 40 CFR Part 75- or the Georqia Department of Natural Resources Proceduresfor Testing and Monitoring Sources of Air Pollutants. (vii) Periods when the ownerloperator is required to conduct any performance tests on the bypass stack as required by state or federal air quality rules, air quality operating permits, or as ordered by the Division. 

### (viivii) Division-approved periods of research and development of emission control technologies, provided that the unit does not exceed other applicable emission limits. For purposes of this subparagraph, the ownerloperator shall submit a request for approval under this subparagraph at least 120days priorto such date as well as including the following items: (1) length of time of research and development (R&D) period; (2) identification of steps to take to minimize emissions in accordance with best operational practices during R&D period. 

### (wttix) Any other occasion not covered by Subparagraphs %c.(i) through 

### (viiu), as approved by the Division. 

### 17-18. The requirements of Subparagraph

# %u do not relieve the owner or operator from the requirement to comply with any other applicable requirements of Georgia Rules for Air Quality Control Chapter 391-3-1. 4-819. Technology and Mercury Impact Review 

### - Periodic Evaluation: The Director shall submit a report to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Board by December 31, 2023. The report shall constitute an evaluation of available and relevant information to determine if additional reductions of mercury emissions from EGUs are necessary or appropriate. This report shall include an evaluation that includes, but is not limited to, the following: (i) mercury concentrations infish tissue inwater bodies inthe State and any changes or trends of such concentrations over time; (ii) the sources of mercury (including air, land, and water sources) that might influence in-state mercury concentrations infish tissue; (iii) the state of the science regarding the relationship among sources of mercury, mercury speciation and mercury concentrations infish tissue inwater bodies inthe State; (iv) the health impact of mercury contamination infish tissue; (v) technically- and economically-feasible controls for the reduction of mercury emissions from coal-fired EGUs or other sources;Chapter 391 -3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control (vi) whether additional reductionsof mercury from coal-fired EGUs or other sources and/or whether additional time or study is appropriate and necessary in light of items (i) through (v); (vii) recommendations for any necessary revisions to Paragraph (sss) or other actions as neededto address other sources; and (viii) recommendationsfor an appropriatetimeline for the development of any such additional regulations; provided, however,that implementation and operation of any such additional controls shall be required no earlier than January 1, 2027.

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(uuu), "SO2Emissions from Electric Utility Steam Generating Units," is being addedto read as follows: juuu) SO2Emissions from Electric Utility Steam Generating Units
1. Effective January 1,2012, no person shall cause, let, permit, suffer or allow any gases which contain sulfur dioxide inexcess of 10 percent (0.1 0) of the potential combustion concentration (90 percent reduction) from PlantYates Unit 1.
2. Effective on the dates established below, no person shall cause, let, permit, suffer or allow any gases which contain sulfur dioxide in excess of 5 percent (0.05) of the potential combustion concentration (95 percent reduction) from the following electric steam generating units: Plant Bowen Units 1 through 4, Plant Branch Units 1 through 4, Plant Hammond Units 1 through 4, Plant McDonouqh Units 1 and 2, Plant Scherer Units 1 through 4, and Plant Wanslev Units 1 and 2. The limit established inthis subparagraph shall become effective beginning: {i) January 12, 2012, for Plant Bowen Units 1,2, 3, and 4, and Plant Hammond Units 1,2, 3, and 4, Plant McDonouqh Unit 2, Plant Scherer Unit 3, and Plant Wanslev Units 1 and 2. (ii) Mav 1,2012, for Plant McDonough Unit 1. [iii) January 1,2013, for Plant Scherer Unit4. [iv) January 1, 2014, for Plant Branch Unit 3 and Plant Scherer Unit 2. (v) June 1, 2014, for Plant Branch Unit 4. [vi) January 1, 2015, for Plant Branch Units 1 and 2 Plant Scherer Unit 1. lviii) June 1,201

### 5, for PlantYates Units 

### 6 and 

### 7. 3. Compliance with Subparagraphs 1 and 

### 2 shall be determined on a 30-day rollinq average basis. The first 30-dav averaging periodfor each Affected Unit shall begin on the effective date specified in Subparagraphs 1 and 2.
4. The requirements of Subparagraphs 1 and 

### 2 do not apply during the following periods:Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control
(i) RestartinganAffective Unit at facility when all Affected Units at a facility are down and offsite power is not available (also known as a "Black Start"). (ii) Periods of startup of an EGU in accordance with best o~erational practices to minimize emissions. liii) Periods of shutdown of an EGU in accordance with best operational practices to minimize emissions. (iv) Periods of scheduled and/or preventative maintenance of control technology equipment if such maintenance cannot reasonably be performed during a scheduled outage of the respective EGU. fv) Periods of malfunction of EGU and/or control technology equipment providedthat such periods are consistent with the requirements of Paraqraph 391-3-1-.02(2)(a)7. (vi) Periods when the owner/operator is requiredto conduct the Relative Accuracy Test Audit and any other necessary periodic quality assurance procedures on the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System located on the bypass stack pursuant to 40 CFR Part 75 or the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Proceduresfor Testing and Monitoring Sources of Air Pollutants. Ivii) Periods when the owner/operator is required to conduct any performance tests on the bypass stack as required by State or Federal air quality rules, air quality operating permits, or as ordered by the Division. lviii) Division-approved periods of research and development of emission control technologies, providedthat the unit does not exceed other applicable emission limits. For purposes of this subparagraph, the ownerloperator shall submit a request for approval under this subparagraph at least 120days prior to such date, as well as include the following items: (1) length of time of research and development (R&D) period; (2) identification of steps to take to minimize emissions in accordance with best operational practices durinq R&D period.
5. For the purpose of this subsection, the following definitions apply: (i) "Potential combustion concentration" means the theoretical sulfur dioxide emissions /Ib/MMBtu heat input) that would result from combusting fuel without using emission control systems. lii) "Affected Unit" means Plant Bowen Units 1,2, 

### 3, and 4; Plant Branch Units 1,2, 

### 3, and 4; Plant Hammond Units 1,2, 3, and 4; Plant Wansley Units 1 and 2; Plant Scherer Units 1, 2, 3, and 4; and Plant Yates 1, 

### 6, and 

### 7.

Rule 391-3-1-.04, "Air Pollution Episodes," is being amendedto read as follows:
391-3-1-.O4 Air Pollution Episodes. Amended.Chapter 391-3-1 Rulesfor Air Quality Control



### /I) General: 

### In order to prevent the excessive buildup of air contaminant concentrations during anAir Pollution Episode great enouah to cause danger to the public health, the Director will proclaim that an Air Pollution Episode exists when the accumulation of air contaminants in any place is attaininq or has attained levels which could, if such levels are sustained or exceeded, leadto a substantial threat to the health of persons inthe specific area affected. The proclamation of anAir Pollution Episode can be for a specific, limited area affected by certain emissions. In makinq this determination, the Director will be quided by the followinq criteria:Chapter 391 -3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control
(a) Alert: The Director will proclaim that an Air Pollution Alert exists when any one of the following air contaminant concentrations is measured at any monitoring site and meteorological conditions are such that pollutant concentrations can be expected to remain at these levelsfor 12or more hours or can be expected to increase, or, for ozone, when the situation is likely to recurwithin the next 24 hours: {i) Sulfur Dioxide 

### - 800 micrograms per cubic meter (0.3 parts per million), 24-hour averaqe. lii) Particulate Matter 10 microns or less (PMl0) - 

## -350 microarams per cubic meter, 24-hour average. {iii) Particulate Matter 2.5 microns or less (PM,- s) 

### - 150 micrograms per cubic meter, 24-hour average. (iv) Carbon Monoxide

## - 17 milligrams per cubic meter (I 5 parts per million),8-hour averaqe. lv) Ozone (03) 

### - 170 parts per billion, 8-hour average. {vi) Nitrogen Dioxide
1. 2,260 micrograms per cubic meter (I .2 parts per million), l-hour averaqe. 2. 565 micrograms per cubic meter (0.3 parts per million), 24-hour average. {b) Warning: The Director will proclaim that an Air Pollution Warning exists when any one of the following air contaminant concentrations is measured at any monitoring site and meteorological conditions are such that pollutant concentrations can be expectedto remain at these levels for 12or more hours or can be expected to increase, or for ozone, when the situation is likely to recur within the next 24 hours, unless control actions are taken: li) Sulfur Dioxide 

### - 1,600 micrograms per cubic meter (0.6 parts per million), 24-hour average. lii) Particulate Matter 10 microns or less (PM,,) - 

### -420 micrograms per cubic meter, 24-hour average. {iii) Particulate Matter 2.5 microns or less (PM2 

### -200 microqrams per cubic meter, 24-hour average. liv) Carbon Monoxide

## - 35 milligrams per cubic meter (30 parts per million), 8-hour average. (v) Ozone (03)

## -200 parts per billion, 8-hour average. {vi) Nitrogen Dioxide
1. 2,260 micrograms per cubic meter (1.2 parts per million), l-hour average. 2 565 micrograms per cubic meter (0.3 parts per million), 24-hour average.Chapter 

### 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control 

### ic) Episode Criteria

# - Emergency: 

### The Director will proclaim that anAir Pollution Emergency exists when any one of the following contaminant concentrations is measuredat any monitorinq site and meteoroloqical conditions are such that pollutant concentrations can be expected to remain at these levels for 12or more hours or can be expected to increase, or for ozone, when the situation is likely to recur within the next 24 hours, unless control actions are taken: (i) Sulfur Dioxide 

## -2,100 micrograms per cubic meter (0.8parts per million), 24-hour average. lii) Particulate Matter 10 microns or less (PMqO)- 

### - 500 micrograms per cubic meter, 24-hour average. {iii) Particulate Matter 2.5 microns or less (PM=) 

## -210 micrograms per cubic meter, 24-hour average. liv) Carbon Monoxide 

## - 46 

### milliqrams per cubic meter (40 parts per million), 8-hour average. Iv) Ozone (03) - 

## -250 parts per billion, 8-hour average. Ivi) Nitrogen Dioxide
1. 3,000 micrograms per cubic meter (1.6parts per million), l-hour average. 2. 750 microqrams per cubic meter (0.4parts per million), 24-hour averaqe. /d) Episode Criteria

# -Termination: 

### Once proclaimed by the Director, an air pollution episode levelwill remain ineffect until the criteria for air contaminant concentrations applicable to the respective level are no longer met. At such time, the next lower status will be assumed. [e) Status DeclarationAuthority: 

### The Director shall havethe authority to make public declarations of Air PollutionAlert, Air Pollution Warning, and Air Pollution Emergency Status [as defined in Emergency Air Episode Plan for the State of Georgia 

### (datedJuly 200811 as the Director or agent deems appropriate. J2) Emission Reduction Standby Plans: 

### [a) Upon the request of the Director, any source owner, operator, or lessee shall prepare and furnish to the Director a written Emission Reduction Standby Plan for use in reducing the emission of air contaminants when the source is notified of the existence of an Air Pollution Warning or Emergency in its area of influence. Such plans shall identify the sources of air contaminants, the amount of reduction to be achieved,the method by which the reduction will be accomplished, and the times requiredto put each such reduction step into effect. The plan will specify progressively more strinqent control actions to betaken at each of the air pollution episode levels. The submitted Emission Reduction Standby Plan shall be subiect.toreview and approval by the Director. Ifthe plan isjudged to be inadequate by the Director, it shall be disapproved and an amended plan will be prepared and resubmitted bythe source owner, operator, or lessee. {b) When notified by the Director of the existence of an Air Pollution Episode of Warning or Emergency in an area influenced by its emissions, the source owner, operator, or lessee shallChapter 

### 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control immediately put into effect the control actions enumerated inthe approved Emission Reduction Standby Plan on file with the Director, as appropriate for the specific episode level in effect. {c) Durina an Air Pollution Episode of Warning or Emergency Status, Emission Reduction Standby Plans as required bv Subparaqraph 

### (2) shall be made available on the premises to any person authorized to enforce the provisions of applicable rules and regulations. 

### /3) Emission Reduction Measures: Emission reduction measures outlined inthe Emergency Air Episode Plan for the State of Georgia (dated July 

### 2008) mav betaken by the Director upon his or her declaration that an Air Pollution Episode exists for any air contaminants for which air standards have been adopted.
Authority: O.C.G.A. Section 12-9-1et seq., as amended.Administrative Materials for SIP Submittal Dated: October 

### 21, 2009 ForAir Quality Rules Adopted January 28, 2009



### 1. A formal letter of submittal from the Governoror his designee, requesting EPA approval of the plan or revision thereof (hereafter "the plan"). Response: The cover letter transmitting these proposedSIP revisions is the formal letter of submission.

2. Evidence that the State has adopted the plan inthe State code or body of regulations; or issued the permit, order, consent agreement (hereafter "document")infinal form. That evidence shall include the date of adoptionor final issuanceas well as the effective date of the plan, if different from the adoption/issuancedate. Response: Enclosed,as evidencethat Georgia has adoptedthe rule amendments, isthe Certification of Administrative Rulesfiled with the Secretary of State's office on March 23, 2009, for the Rulesfor Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1.
3. Evidence that the State has the necessary legal authority under State law to adopt and implement the plan. Response: Enclosed is a copy of the GeorgiaAir Quality Act, Article 1: Air Quality (O.C.G.A. 12-9, et. seq.) containing the necessary legal authority under State lawto adopt and implement the revisions.

4. 

### A copy of the actual regulation, or document submittedfor approval and incorporation by reference into the plan, including indicationof the changes madeto the existing approved plan, where applicable. The submittal shall be a copy of the official State regulation1 document signed, stamped, dated by the appropriate State official indicating that it isfully enforceable by the State. The effective date of the regulationldocumentshall, whenever possible, be indicated inthe document itself. Response: Enclosed is a copy of the revisionsto the Rulesfor Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1, effective April 12,2009. This submittal is partial in that it omits rules 391- 3-I-.Ol(rrr) and (sss), 391-3-1-.02(2)(sss) and (uuu), and 391-3-1-.04, which were also adopted by the DNR Board. 

### An extracted

### version of 

### rules 

### specifically

### for 

### this submittal 

### is 

### attachedalong

### with

### the entire packageadopted bythe 

### DNR Board.

5. 

### Evidence that the State followed all of the procedural requirementsof the State's laws. and Constitution in conductingand completing the adoption/issuance of the plan and compilation of public comments and the State's responsethereto. Response: Enclosed,as evidence that Georgiafollowedthe procedural requirements in adopting this SIP revision, is the memorandum to the Boardof Natural Resources dated January 16,2009. It includes the memorandum to Carol Couch dated January 14, 2009, addressing the comments received during the public comment period and in relation to the public hearing conducted on October9, 2008.6. 

### Evidence that public noticewas given of the proposed change consistent with procedures approved by EPA, includingthe date of publicationof such notice. and Certification that public hearings(s)were held in accordance with the information provided inthe public notice andthe State's laws and constitution, if applicable. 

### Response: Enclosed is

### a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing andthe Certificateof Public Hearing and Rule Adoptionfor the October 9, 2008 

### public hearing.Technical Support for SIP Submittal dated: October 21, 2009 For Air Quality Rules Adopted January 28, 2009

1. ldentification of all regulated pollutants affected by the plan. 

### Response: The proposed SIP revisions cover volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx).

2. ldentification of the locations of affected sources including the EPA attainmenthonattainment designation of the locations and the status of the attainment plan for the affected areas(s). 

### Response: The Rulesfor Air Quality Control are applicable inthe 20-county metro Atlanta ozone nonattainment area, for with the attainment plan is being submitted simultaneously with this SIP revision request. In addition, rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(111) is also applicable in Banks, Butts, Chattooga, Clarke, Dawson, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Heard, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Oconee, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Troup, and Upson counties rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk) is applicable statewide. These additional counties are designated as attainmentlunclassifiable for ozone.


### 3. Quantification of the changes in plan allowable emissions from the affected sources; estimates of changes in current actual emissions from affected sources or, where appropriate, quantification of changes in actual emissions from affected sourcesthrough calculations of the differences between certain baseline levels and allowable emissions anticipated as a result of the revision. 

### Response: Not applicable.

4. The State's demonstration that the national ambient air quality standards, prevention of significant deterioration increments, reasonablefurther progress demonstration, and visibility, as applicable, are protected ifthe plan is approved and implemented. For all requests to redesignate an area to attainment for a national primary ambient air quality standard, under section 107of the Act, a revision must be submitted to providefor the maintenance of the national primary ambient air quality standards for at least 10years as required by section 175Aof the Act. 

### Response: The NAAQS, PSD increments, RFP demonstration and visibility will be protected if these SIP revisionsare approved and implemented.

5. Modeling information required to support the proposed revision, including input data, output data, models used, justification of model selections, ambient monitoring data used, meteorological data used, justification for use of offsite data (where used), modes of models used, assumptions, and other information relevant to the determination of adequacy of the modeling analysis. 

### Response: Not applicable.

6. Evidence, where necessary, that emission limitations are based on continuous emission reduction technology.

### Response: Where necessary, the rules adopted requiring emission limitations are based on continuous emission reduction technology.

7. Evidence that the plan contains emission limitations, work practice standards and recordkeepinglreporting requirements, where necessary,to ensure emission levels. Response: The regulations contain specific emission limitations, work practice standards, and record keeping and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with SIP 

### requirements.

8. Compliance/enforcement strategies, including how compliance will be determined in practice. Response: Enforcement will becarried out as described inthe StateIEPA Enforcement Agreement.

9. 

### Special economic and technological justifications required by any applicable 

### EPA policies, or an explanation of why such justifications are not necessary. Response: No special economic or technological justifications are required for this proposed SIP 

### revision.

### Environmental ProtectionDivision,Air

### Protection Branch 4244 International Parkway, Suite 120,Atlanta, Georgia 303511 Phone: 404i363-7000; Fax: 4041363-7100 Chris Clark, Commissioner Carol A. Couch, Ph.D., Director

James A. Capp, Branch Chief



### CERTIFICATE

## OF PkBBLlC HEARING

### AND 

### RULE ADOPTION

Ido 

### herebycertify that 

### a public hearing

### was 

### held ow OcZ~ber 9,2008, 

### concerningproposed 

### amendments to Georgia's Rulesfor 

### Air Quality, Chapter 

### 391-3-4. A public notice was published 

### in The Atlanta JournaliConstitutiosa, a 

### newspaper ~i 

### statewide circulation, May 4, 

### 2008, providing at least 30 

### days 

### for review 

### and comments. 

### Ido further certifythat the proposed rute amendments

### were adopted 

### in accordance

### wifh the State of Georgia's proceduresfor 

### ruleadoption. The proposed

### ruleamendments

### were adopted by the Board of Natural Resources on 

### January 

### 22, 

### 2009;were filed 

### with the Secretary of 

### State's 

### office on March

### 23, 2009; 

### and became efiectiveonApril 

### 92, 2609.

Notary ~ubhc 

## - K. 

### Lynne 

### Collier ~arfies 

### P. Johnston, Manager 

### Planning

### and Support Program

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MICHAEL THOMPSON, personally appeared before me, the undersigned Notary Public, who stateshe is an ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE for THEATLANTA JOURNAL AND CONSTITUTION newspaper, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Atlanta, Georgia, and who further states under oath that the Advertisement attached hereto and made part of this affidavit appeared in The Atlanta JournalConstitution 

### onthe followingdate(s): SEPTEMBER7,2008.

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## GA, under the trade name of Savannah Morning News, 

## a daily newspaper published in said county; That he is authorized to make affidavits ofpublication onbehalf of said published corporation; That said newspaper is ofgeneral circulation in said county and in the area adjacent thereto; That he has reviewed the regular editions ofthe Savannah Morning News, published on:



## , 2008, 

## , 2008, and finds that the following advertisement, to-wit:

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# MbCa1~,- Appeared in each of said editions. (Deponent) Sworn to and subscribed before me This day of .I 

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## Ga.

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AIR QUALITY E CHAPTER 3'3NS AND PAR' n~sf
rrmlcs IS rrerem qweninw, wrsumrr 10 Tnr dthWiW set forth belcrw, the Enylrcnmcntol Ptotectlon Divirlon (herclnalter, EPCI") of the Georoib ' b~portment of Natural Resources provoses rnents to teorelo's Rules for Alr Qualltv ¶mR Chaplev WI-3-1(herdnoftsr. 'tne araw3ea 1MleAmendments'). The DCrector Of EPO 5 tho1 If) amendment of Rule 391-1-1P.01 Is U to camoly with Sectlan llO(o)C2)(A) of the 3m:rr Art, (2) ammdment of Rule 3v1-3-L.02 rs nc@ t~complv wlth Secttons Ifl(c) end 1821bH2) lean Alr Act. Ond 13) amendment of Rulc m-.o4 15 required 10 CamnIY wlth Secllon ?)<G) d the Clwn kir Act. The Dropor& AIr

Rule ?91-~-~-.0?(2)(vvj, 'Volotlle Orgonk Llsuld HundHng and Storme, IS being amended to rsvlsc Ihetornpllunct! duTcfor Wrc= In 0arr.m Cwolv. Rule ~1-3-T-.G2tf)Iccc~, 'Vototlle Organic Com~nd EmFasiong from Bulk Mlxlne funks," Is belng umandedto revlsethp comollance dole for sources In BOrle3P1.ahl+.M(2)Wkt), *V~latlle 0montc.ComW nirslons from bffset Lithography, I3 bvlno
. 1-dpd to revlse Iht?,cOmpI~OflC@ dote Iw IrwrcesIn lrrow COurIlV. 

# t kule m.w-.mtureae), m~o~ot~k monlcCornmind Emissions fromuElcptlnded Pulvr9vrens Producti h%onufocf~rlns.Is beine ornendcd fa revlsc Ihe 

### I complloncc d#c far sources In RLIrTaW County.

Rule 391-3-1-.01(2)(hhh),m~WoadFurniture Flnlshlno 11 telne amended 10 revlw 

## I tnc corno!.ancr dale tor ylwces n Barrow Counw.

Rulc r?l-~-l-.Ot(l)(kkk)-"VOt EmlssIonS fram neruwoce Manulacturinw and ReWarK Facilit+e5' la bdne omended to make recardkeeping conchtent

~ with fderbt resulrements. To Detter delrne the Ierm 

## -1 "no VOCs.' ond to<orrect atvwqraphlcat WWr.

Rdlc 391.3-1..02(2)(!lf) 

### - 'Nllrogen Oxide Emh$lom lrom F~el.Burnm!, Equiorncnt' I3 beine amenaed to revise the delini1:on of 'Onnuol CoWcltY foclor' om 7 Ihe exempt!on for \& combustlm. ~;t6'3Pr.s1-,~~t&f :Z~l~&ilE;t&i~~~ etlbot '"fur EIectrlc UtJlltv,s?comGcneroline Units' IS king ornended lo reviwthe cornoilonce rkeadllnez to: Planf McDonounh, clarify the "block stort exemption, ana add exsm~tians far pcrlods when lhc exhaust gas 15 required to 80 rhruuqh the bvpass hck

I Rule3?1-ll-.62(2)luuu~

### - 'Sulfur Dioxide Ernlsslont from Efccttlc Utilltv Steam tenerotlna IJnlts' Is betnp added la cstabhsh sulfur diox~de emisstan reduction requirementsfor specific coaf.hr& clectric ul~litv wilers.

Rule m.a.i.o2tzj~rrrt, ,mNltrwen Oxlda ph~l&Z fram Smoll Fuel-Rurnma Eaulpment, Is bd?g omendm tu hvKeIhh compliance date lor mca rn Borrow, Bortow. Corrall. Hall, Mawton, Spuldlnu, ul!d WaHon Counlh.
. Rule 391-3-72.01

### - *Air PolluffonEpbdes' Ir being omcrrded to meet the updufed Federal rcwl~ments. This notlrs. tos6ther'wlth an exact COPY of tho pruwsed 4lr rule nrnsndrnsnts a synopsis. on0o storernent of rationole of the rul; revislcms, ts Mlna provided tool1 wvmnswho have rcaucsted inwrltlna lhol they be ploced on a notIticat~on Ilst. These documents mov be vlrewcd at 'Itio:lleaepd orslenvironetll or duriuff normal budnsss hoak of 8:OO 0.m. to 1.311 p.m at the Seorelo Enulronment~l Protcclion ~ivilkn. Air ProlMtonBkonch. 4ZM InternEtionol Porkway, Sults 120, Aftanto. Georsto 30354. Cup~es mav oh0be -wue%ted by cuntatflnn lhc Air Protectlon Wonch of
. W-7m or the Envlronmcntol Protecllon D~vlrlrm ;)frector's Dnlceat 1 888-3735947. To oravlde the bubllr moo~ortunltv tocommmr )won and arovtue input into fneprowsed Air rule ?mcndmonts, o public keorlflp wlll be hela at ?:00 , a.m. on October P. 2008,)in fhe EPD Trolnms Center ocated ut 4244 Jnfernotlonol Parkway, Svlte 116, Ittonto, Geuroio 30314. At the hearing. cnyme may lrsrntdota, make u statement. cornmeql or offer u llewpolnt or nroumcnt erlher ofolfv or rn writlng. .pngthv statements at slutcrne~t~ cl a COnSiBWablB/ tchntfal or economlc notur*e, as well O<PrCvibuslv ecorded mcssupesi musf besubmittedtn wrltinq lor ha offlclat record. Oral stpternenls should be 'oncisc Written commen?rore welcomed. To Inwratheir rrclusron In EPD'swckcnc for the Bwrdof Noturoi ?esourcen. wrltten comments should be rccslved by lost! 01 buslness on Novcrnber 5, 2008. Wrlttcn omrnent5 mov be emallcd to IPDCamments@dnr.stoie.no.vsor sent vim regular nall addressed to: Rrancn Chiet, Alr Protectlon 3ronch. 4244 Internatr~lol Porkwav, Sulte 170, Itlonta, Emrela. 30351

1. -he pr0Dosed Alr rule urncndmtnfs WII~be 0n~ldered for adoption bv the Bawd of Notueof

ne WrmJw nlr rum ommenmareor- m' dwlion oursuant Ioouthnrtb ~~nt~imd In Grnmla ~lr

Quolitv Act (0C.G.A SecHon 12-9-1st. ses I. OT further lnlormntion, contact tne Alr Protection lrmchot ad4~3.7m.Chapter 391 -3-1 Rulesfor Air Quality Control

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION RELATING TO AIR QUALITY, CHAPTER 391-3-1

The Rules of the Department of Natural Resources, Chapter 391-3-1,Air Quality Control are hereby amended, added to, repealed in part, revised, as hereinafter explicitly set forth in the attached amendments, additions, partial repeals, and revisionsfor specific rules, or such subdivisions thereof as may be indicated. [Note: Underlined text is proposed to be added. Lined-through text is proposed for deletion.]

Rule391-3-1-.02(2)(vv), "Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage," is being amended by revising Subparagraph 3.(iv)to read as follows: (w)Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage.

(iv) All volatile organic liquid handling and storage facilities subjectto this subsection and located in Barrow County shall be in compliance by

### May ?,,-March 1,2009.

Rule391-3-1-.02(2)(ccc), "VOC Emissionsfrom Bulk MixingTanks," is being amended by revising Subparagraph4.(iv) to read as follows: (ccc) VOC Emissionsfrom Bulk MixingTanks.

(iv) All sources subject to this subsection and located in Barrow County shall be in compliance by May--%+WBMarch 1,2009.

Rule391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd), "VOC Emissionsfrom Offset Lithography," is being amended by revising Subparagraph4.(iv) to read as follows: (ddd) VOC Emissions from Offset Lithography.

(iv) All sources subject to this subsection and located in Barrow County shall be in compliance 

### by -March 

### I,2009.Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(eee), "VOC Emissions from Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing," 

### is being amended by revising Subparagraph8.(iv) to read as follows: (eee) VOC Emissions from Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing.



### (iv) All sources subject to this subsectionand located in Barrow County shall be in compliance by AClaMWMarch 1,

### 2009.

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(hhh), "Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations," 

### is being amended by revising subparagraph 7.(iv)to read as follows: (hhh) Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations.



### (iv) All sources subject to this subsectionand located in Barrow County shall be in compliance by

## march 1, 

### 2009.

Rule 391 -3-1-.02(2)(kkk), "VOC Emissions from Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities," 

### is being amended by revising Subparagraphs4, 

### 16, and 17(xvii)to readas follows: (kkk) VOC Emissionsfrom Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities

4. 

### Each owner or operator of an aerospace manufacturing and/or rework operation shall ensure that all application devices usedto apply primers andtopcoats (including self-priming topcoats) are operated according to company procedures, local specified operating procedures, and/or the manufacturer's specifications, whichever is most stringent, at all times. Equipment modified by the owner or operator shall maintain a transfer efficiency equivalent to HVLPa& 

### electrostatic spray application techniques.

16. Eachowner or operator of an aerospace manufacturing and/or rework operation utilizing cleaning solvents shall maintain the following records: (i) Maintain a current list of 

### A hand-wipe and flush cleaning solvents, with rnntnn)documentation that demonstratesthat the cleaninq solvent complies with one of the composition requirements in Section6.0)andfor semi aqueous cleaning solvent usedfor flush cleaning. This list shall include the annual amount of each applicable solvent used.Chapter 391 -3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control (ii) Maintain a current list of 

### all hand-wipe cleaning solvents 

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-QQ. with their respective vapor pressures or 

### , for blended solvents, VOC composite vapor pressures for all vapor pressure compliant handwipe cleaninq solvents listed in Section 6.(ii). This list shall include the monthly amount of each applicable solvent used. (iii) Maintain a current list of all cleaning solvents with a vapor pressure greater than 45 mm Hg used in exempt hand-wipe cleaning operations. This list shall identify the applicable exemption(s) for each process and include the monthly amount of each applicable solvent used.



### (ip) Maintain a record of all leaks from enclosed gun cleaners, as found during the monthly inspection required by subparagraph 14. of this subsection. The record shall include the identification of the leaking paint gun cleaner, the date the leak was discovered, and the date the leak was repaired.

(xvii) "Cleaning solvent" means a liquid material used for hand-wipe, spray gun, or flush cleaning. This definition does not include solutions that contain noVOCs (i.e., VOC content less than 1.0weiqht percent).

Rule 391-3-1 -.02(2)(111), 

### "NOX Emissions From Fuel-Burning Equipment," is being amended to read as follows: (Ill) 

### NOx Emissions From Fuel-Burning Equipment. 1. No person shall cause, let, suffer, permit, or allow the emission of nitrogen oxides (NOx)from an affected unit under this subparagraph that is installed or modified on or after May 

### 1, 1999,to exceed 30 ppm at 3% oxygen on a dry basis.
2. The requirements of this subparagraph shall apply during the period May 1through September 30 of each year. 3. All affected units subject to this subparagraph shall be in compliance on or before May 1, 2000.
4. The requirements contained in Subparagraph 1. shall apply to all such affected units as defined in subparagraph 5.(i) that are located inthe counties of Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Jackson,Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Padding, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Upson, andWalton. 

### 5. Forthe purpose of this subparagraph, the following definitions apply: (i) "Affected Unit" means fuel-burning equipment with a maximum design heat input capacity equal to or greater than 10 MMBTUIhrand less than or equal to 250 MMBTUIhr.

... (ii) "Annual Capacity Factor" as used in this subparagraph 

### f 

# f the actual heat input to the fuel-burning equipment from fuels other than wood during a period of 12 consecutive calendar months andthe potential heat input to the fuel- burning equipment from all fuels hadthe fuel-burning equipment been operated 8,760 hours during that 12-month period at the maximum design heat input capacity. (iii) "Modifiedn as used in subparagraph 1.shall be as defined in 40 

### CFR 60.14. (iv) "Wood" means wood, wood residue, bark, or any derivative fuel or residue thereof, in any form, including, but not limited to, sawdust, sanderdust, wood chips, scraps, slabs, millings, shavings,and processed pellets made from wood or otherforest residues. 6. The requirements of this subparagraph do not apply to the following: (i) Fuel-burning equipment, which was permitted under 391-3-1-.03(1)on or before May I, 1999, or which was brought onto the facility on or before May 1, 1999. (ii) Duct burners associated with combined cycle gas turbines.

fiii) Fuel-burning equipment located in any of the following counties: Banks, Butts, Chattooga, Clarke, Dawson, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Heard, Jackson,Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Oconee, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Troup, and Upsonthat combusts either: II) wood alone or 

### ill)wood in combination with any other fuel and has annual capacity factor for the other fuels of 10 percent (0.10) or less and is subjectto an enforceable requirement limiting operation of the equipment to an annual capacity factor for the other fuels of 10 percent (0.1 0) or less.Chapter 391-3-1 Rulesfor Air Quality Control Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr), "NOx Emissionsfrom Small Fuel-Burning Equipment," is being amended by revising Subparagraph 2. to read as follows: (rrr) NOxEmissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment
2. The owner or operator shall cause all affected units in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, or Rockdale Countyto be in compliance with the requirements of this paragraph on or before May 15, 2005, and the owner or operator shall cause all affected units in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding or Walton County to be in compliance with the requirements of this paragraph on or before May&2NQMarch1, 2009.
Authority: O.C.G.A. Section 12-9-1 et seq., as amended.

### A 

### RESOLUTION
Adopting Amendments to the Rules for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1
WHEREAS, the Board adopted, under the authority of The Georgia Air Quality Act, O.C.G.A. 12-9-1,et seq., the Rulesfor Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3- 1,which became effective on September26, 

### 1973, and were last amended effective on September 11, 2008; and WHEREAS, the United States Environmental ProtectionAgency (U.S. EPA) requires that the various Rulesfor Air Quality Control, Chapter391-3-1, be modified, as to their coverage and requirements, in order for Georgia to retain federal approval under the CleanAir Act (CAA); 

### and WHEREAS, the proposal for the amendments to the Rulesfor Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1, has been prepared by staff of the Environmental Protection Division and presentedto this Board; and WHEREAS, amendments to the Rulesfor Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1,will revise various portions of Rule .O1 "Definitions," Rule .02 "Provisions," and Rule .04"Air Pollution Episodes";and WHEREAS, a public notice for the Air Quality rule amendmentswas published in The 

### Atlanta Journal/Constitution on September 7 and December 14, 2008, andthree other major newspaper mediums throughoutthe State of Georgia, along with EPD's Environetwebsite; and a public hearingwas held on October 9, 2008,towhich public participationwas invited; and WHEREAS, the impact of the adoption of these proposed rule amendments on small businesses inthe State has been consideredand found to be either minimal or if greater than minimal, unavoidable due to federal requirements and appropriately minimized; and WHEREAS, the cost of adoption of the proposed rule amendments uponthe regulated community has been considered and found not

### to impose excessive regulatory costs on any regulated personor entity which costs could be reduced by a less expensive alternativethat fully accomplishes the stated objectives of the GeorgiaAir Quality Act.

### NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT 

### RESOLVEDTHAT the Board of Natural Resources hereby adopts the amendments to the Rules for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1, 

### as attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Adopted this 28'h day of January 2009.


### Respectfullysubmittej by:

B@ 

### of Na ur I Resources 

# u

ATTEST:

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### ~oarh ofNatural ~esources*

# r%rgia Department orlatural Resources 

# -2 Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive, S.E.,Suite 1152 East, Atlanta, Georgia 30334-4100 Noel C. Holcomb,Commissioner EnvironmentalProtection Division CarolA. Couch, Ph.D., Director Phone: 4041656-4713 FAX: 404/651-5778

January 16,2009

MEMORANDUM

TO: Board of Natural Resources FROM: Carol 

### A. Couch, Director Environmental Protection Division SUBJECT: Action on Proposed Amendment to the Rules for Air Quality Control Chapter 391-3-1, Pertaining to Miscellaneous Provisions

I request the Board's consideration and approval of the following rule revision: Rulesfor Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1 Rule 391-3-1-.01, "Definitions" is being amended by adding new Subparagraphs (rrrr) and (ssss), the definitions pertaining to particulate matter: "PM2 5" and "PM2 emissions." Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(vv), "Volatile Organic Liquid Handlingand Storage," is being amended to revise the compliance date for sources in Barrow County.
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ccc), "Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks," is being amended to revise the compliance date for sources in Barrow County.
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd), "Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Offset Lithography," is being amended to revise the compliance date for sources in Barrow County.
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(eee), "Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing," is being amended to revise the compliance date for sources in Barrow County. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(hhh), "Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations," is being amended to revisethe compliance date for sources in Barrow County.
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk) 

## - "VOC Emissions from Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities" is being amended to make recordkeeping consistent with federal requirements, to better define the term "no VOCs," andto correct an error.

### Memorandum January 16,2009 PageTwo Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(111) 

## - "Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment" is being amended to revise the definition of "annual capacity factor" and the exemption for wood combustion. Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(rrr), "Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment," is being amended to revise the compliance date for sources in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton Counties. Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(sss) 

# - "Multipollutant Control for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units" is being amended to revise the compliance deadlines for Plant McDonough, clarify the "black start" exemption, and add exemptions for periods when the exhaust gas is required to go through the bypass stack. Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(uuu) 

## - "Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Electric Utility Steam Generating Units" is being added to establish sulfur dioxide emission reduction requirements for specific coal-fired electric utility boilers. Rule 391-3-1-.04 

## - "Air Pollution Episodes" is being amended to meet the updated Federal requirements. Pleasefind enclosed for your review and consideration: Page No.


### P Synopsis and Statement of Rationalefor the proposed amendment B

## - 3 to Rules for Air Quality Control; 

## > Memorandum addressing comments received during the public comment B

## - 11 period; 

### P Memorandum regardingthe economic impacts of the proposed B-14 amendment on small businesses and the regulated community; 

### P Notice of Public Hearing; B-

### 17 

## > Proposed amendmentsto the Rulesfor Air Quality Control B

## - 20 showing deletions with &&awband additions with underlines. 

### P A proposed resolutionfor adopting the amendment to the rule. 

### B

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Thank you for your attention to these proposed rule changes.

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