### United States Environmental Protection Agency Acid Rain, CAIR, and Transport Rule Programs OMB Nos. 2060-0256, 2060·0570, and 2060·0667 Approval Expires 07/31/2014 

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STEP 1 Identifythe unit by facility (source) name, State, ORIS/plantcode and unit ID#.

STEP 2 Indicatethe program(s) thatthe unit issubject to

STEP 3 Identifythe date on which the unitwas (orwill be) permanently retired.

STEP 4 Ifthe unit issubjectto the Acid Rain Program, identifythe first full calendaryear in which the unit meets (orwill meet) the requirements of40 CFR 72.8(d).

STEPS Readthe appropriate special provisions. 

# Retired Unit Exemption

For more information, see instructions and refer to 40 CFR 72.8, 96.1051 96.205,96.305,97.405,97.505, 97.605, and 97.705, or a comparable state regulation, as applicable.

This submission is: 

# 0 New 

## D Revised

Facility (Source) Name 

## YATES


# 0 Acid Rain 

# 0 CAIR NOxAnnual 

# 0 CAIRS02 

## D CAIR NO,Ozone Season 

# I April15, 2015



# I January 1, 2016

Acid Rain Program Special Provisions State ORIS/PlantCode 

## GA 

# 728



# 0 Transport Rule NO,Annual 

# 0 Transport Rule NO,Ozone Season 

# 0 Transport Rule

# so, Annual Unit ID# 

## 4

(1) A unit exempt under 40 CFR 72.8 shall not emit any sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides starting on the date that the exemption takes effect. The owners and operators of the unit will be allocated allowances in accordancewith 40 CFR part 73 subpart B. (2) A unit exempt under 40 CFR 72.8 shall not resume operation unless the designated representative of the source that includes the unitsubmits acomplete Acid Rain pennit application under40 CFR 72.31 for the unit not less than 24 months priorto the date on which the unit is first to resume operation. (3) The owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, the designated representative of a unit exempt under40 CFR 72.8 shall complywith the requirements ofthe Acid Rain Program concerning all periods for which the exemption is not in effect, even 

### if such requirements arise, or must be complied with, afterthe exemption takes effect. (4) For any period for which a unit is exempt under 40 CFR 72.8, the unit is not an affected unit under the Acid Rain Program and 40 CFR part 70 and 71 and is not eligible to be an opt-in source under 40 CFR part 74. As an unaffected unit, the unit shall continue to be subject to any other applicable requirements under40 CFR parts 70 and 71. (5) For a period of 5 years from the date the records are created, the owners and operators of a unit exempt under 40 CFR 72.8 shall retain, at the source that includes the unit, records demonstrating that the unit is permanently retired. The 5-year period for keeping records may be extended for cause, at any time prior to the end of the period, in writing by the Administrator or the permitting authority. The

owners and operators bearthe burden ofproofthat the unit is permanently retired. (6) On the earlier of the following dates, a unit exempt under 40 CFR 72.8(b) or (c) shall lose its exemption and become an affected unit under the Acid Rain Program and 40 CFR part 70 and 71: (i) the date on which the designated representative submits an Acid Rain permit application under paragraph (2); or 

### (ii) the date on which the designated representative is required under paragraph (2) to submit an Acid Rain penni! application. For the purpose of applying monitoring requirements under 40 CFR part 75, a unit that loses its exemption under 40 CFR 72.8 shall be treated as a new unit that commenced commercial operation on the first dateon which the unit resumes operation.

EPA Form 7610-20 (Revised 8-2011)CAIR NOx Annual Trading Program Special Provisions Retired Unit Exemption
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(1) A unit exempt under 40 CFR 96.105(a) shall not emit any nitrogen oxides, starting on the date that the exemption takes effect. (2) The permitting authority will allocate CAIR NOx allowances under 40 CFR 96 subpart EE to a unit exempt under40 CFR 96.105{a). (3) Fora period of5 years from the date the records arecreated, the owners and operators of a unit exempt under 40 CFR 96.105(a) shall retain, at the source that includes the unit, records demonstrating that the unit is permanently retired. The 5-year period for keeping records may be extended for cause, at any time before the end of the period, in writing bythe permitting authority or the Administrator. The owners and operators bear the burden of proofthatthe unit is permanently retired. (4) The owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, the CAIR designated representative of a unit exempt under40 CFR 96.105{a) shall complywith the requirements of the CAIR NOxAnnual Trading Program concerning all periods for which the exemption is not in effect, even ifsuch requirements arise, ormust be complied with, after the exemption takes effect. {5) A unit exempt under40 CFR 96.105(a) and located at a source that is required, orbut forthis exemption would be required, to have a title V operating permit shall not resume operation unless the CAIR designated representative of the source submits a complete CAIR permit application under 40 CFR 96.122 for the unit not less than 18 months (or such lesser time provided bythe permitting authority) before the later of January 1, 2009

orthe date on which the unit resumes operation. (6) On the earlierof the following dates, a unitexempt under40 CFR 96.105(a) shall lose its exemption: (i) The date on which the GAIA designated representative submits a CAIR permit application forthe unit under 40 CFR 96.105{b){5); (ii) The date on which the CAIR designated representative is required under 40 CFR 96.105(b)(5) to submit a CAIR permit application for the unit; or 

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

a CAIR permit application forthe unit. (7) For the purpose of applying monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements under 40 CFR 96 subpart HH, a unit that loses its exemption under40 CFR 96.105(a) shall be treated as a unit that commences commercial operation on the first date on which the unit resumes operation.

CAIR S02Trading Program Special Provisions

(1) A unit exempt under40 CFR 96.205(a) shall not emitanysulfurdioxide: starting on the datethatthe exemption takes effect. (2) Fora period of 5years from the date the records are created, the owners and operators ofa unit exempt under 40 CFR 96.205(a) shall retain, at the source that includes the unit, records demonstrating that the unit is permanently retired. The 5-year period for keeping records may be extended for cause, at any time before the end of the period, in writing bythe permitting authority or the Administrator. The owners and operators bear the burden of proofthatthe unit is permanently retired. (3) The owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, the GAIA designated representative of a unit exempt under 40 CFR 96.205(a) shall comply with the requirements of the GAIA S02 Trading Program concerning all periods for which the exemption is not in effect, even il such requirements arise, .or must be complied with, after the exemption takes effect. (4) A unitexempt under40 CFR 96.205(a) and located atasource that is required, orbut for this exemption would be required, to have a title V operating pennit shall not resume operation unless the CAIR designated representative of the source submits a complete CAIR permit application under 40 CFR 96.222 for the unit not less than 18 months (or such lesser time provided bythe permitting authority) before the later of January 1, 2010

orthe date on which the unit resumes operation. (5) On the earlierofthe following dates, a unitexempt under40 CFR 96.205(a) shall lose its exemption: (i) The date on which the GAIA designated representative submits a CAIR pennit application for the unit under40 CFR 96.205(b)(4); 

### (ii) The date on which the CAIR designated representative is required under 40 CFR 96.205(b){4) to submit a GAIA permit application for the unit; or (iii) The date on which the unit resumes operation, if the CAIR designated representative is not required to submit

a CAIR permit application forthe unit. (6) For the purpose of applying monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements under 40 CFR 96 subpart HHH, a unit that loses its exemption under 40 CFR 96.205{a) shall be treated as a unit that commences commercial operation on the first date on which the unit resumes operation.

EPA Form 7610-20 (Revised 8-2011)CAfR NOx Ozone Season Trading Program Special Provisions 

### Retired Unit Exemption
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(1) A unit exempt under 40 CFR 96.305(a) shall not emit any nitrogen oxides, starting on the date that the exemption takes effect. (2) The permitting authoritywill allocate CAIR NOx Ozone Season allowances under40 CFR 96 subpart EEEE to
a unit exempt under40 CFR 96.305(a). Transport Rule NOxAnnualTrading Program Special Provisions (1) A unit exempt under40 CFR 97.405 shall not emit any NOx, starting on the datethat the exemption takes effect. (2) Fora periodof 5 years from the date the records are created, the owners and operators of a unit exempt under 40 CFR 97.405shall retain, atthesource that includes the unit, records demonstrating that the unit is permanently retired. The 5-yearperiod for keeping records maybe extended forcause, at anytime before the end ofthe period, in writing bytheAdministrator. The owners and operators bearthe burden of proofthat the unit is permanently retired. (3) The owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, the designated representative of a unit exempt 40 CFR 97.405 shall complywith the requirements oftheTR NOxAnnual Trading Program concerning all periods for which the exemption is not in effect, even ifsuch requirements arise, ormust be compliedwith, afterthe exemption takes effect. (4) A unit exempt under40CFR 97.405 shall lose its exemption on thefirst date on which the unit resumes operation. Such unit shall betreated, for purposes ofapplying allocation, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements underthis subpart, as a unit that commences commercial operation on the first date on which the 

### unit resumes operation.

Transport Rule NOx Annual Trading Program Special Provisions

(1) A unit exempt under40 CFR 97.405shall notemitany NOx, starting on the datethat the exemption takes effect. (2) Fora period of 5years from the date the records are created, the owners andoperators ofa unit exempt under 40 CFR 97.405 shall retain, at thesource that includes the unit, records demonstrating that the unit is permanently retired. The 5-yearperiod for keeping records maybe extended for cause, at anytime before the end ofthe period, inwriting bythe Administrator. The owners and operators bearthe burden of proofthat the unit is permanently retired. (3) The owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, the designated representative of a unitexempt 40 CFR 97.405 shall complywith the requirements oftheTR NOxAnnual Trading Program concerning all periods for which the exemption is not in effect, even ifsuch requirements arise, ormust be complied with, afterthe exemption takes effect. (4) A unit exempt under40 CFR 97.405 shall lose its exemption on thefirst date on which the unit resumes operation. Such unit shall betreated, for purposes ofapplying allocation, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements underthis subpart, as a unit that commences commercial operation on the first date on which the 

### unit resumes operation.

Transport Rule NOx Ozone SeasonTrading Program Special Provisions

(1) A unit exempt under40 CFR 97.505shall not emit any NOx, starting on the date that the exemption takes effect. (2) Fora period of5 years from the date the records are created, the owners andoperators ofa unit exempt under 40 CFR 97.505shall retain, atthe source that includes the unit, records demonstrating that the unit is permanently retired. The 5-year period for keeping records maybe extended forcause, at anytime before the endofthe period, in writing bythe Administrator. The owners and operators bearthe burden of proofthat the unit is permanently retired. (3) The owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, the designated representative of a unitexempt under 40 CFR 97.505 shall complywith the requirements of the TR NOxOzone Season Trading Program concerning all periods for which the exemption is not in effect, even ifsuch requirements arise, or must be complied with, after the exemption takes effect. (4) A unitexempt under40 CFR 97.505 shall lose its exemption on thefirst date on which the unit resumes operation. Such unit shall be treated, for purposes of applying allocation, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements underthis subpart, as a unitthat commences commercial operation on the first date on which the 

### unit resumes operation.

EPA Form 7610-20 (Revised8-2011)Retired Unit Exemption
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Transport Rule S02 Group 1Trading Program Special Provisions

(1) A unit exempt under40 CFR 97.605 shall notemit anyS02, starting onthe datethatthe exemption takes effect. (2) Fora period of 5 years from thedatethe records are created, the owners and operators of a unit exempt under40 CFR 97.605shall retain, at the source that includes the unit, records demonstrating that the unit is permanently retired. The 5-yearperiod for keeping records maybe extended forcause, atanytime before the end ofthe period, in writing bythe Administrator. The owners and operators bearthe burden of proofthatthe unit is permanently retired. (3) The owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, the designated representative of a unit exempt under 40 CFR 97.605 shall complywith the requirements of theTR S02 Group 1Trading Program concerning all periods for which the exemption is not in effect, even ifsuch requirements arise, or must becompliedwith, afterthe exemption takes effect. (4) A unit exempt under40 CFR 97.605 shall lose its exemption on the first date on which the unit resumes operation. Such unitshall be treated, for purposes of applying allocation, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements underthis subpart, as a unit that commencescommercial operation on the first date on which the unit resumes 

### operation.

Transport Rule S02 Group 2Trading Program Special Provisions

(1) A unit exempt under40CFR 97.705 shall not emit anyS02, starting on the datethat the exemption takes effect. (2) Fora period of 5 years from the date the records are created, the owners and operators ofa unit exempt under40 CFR 97.705 shall retain, at the source that includes the unit, records demonstrating that the unit is permanently retired. The 5-yearperiod for keeping records maybe extended forcause, at anytime before the end ofthe period, in writing bythe Administrator. The owners and operators bearthe burden of proof thatthe unit is permanently retired. (3) The owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, thedesignated representative of a unil exempt under40 CFR 97.705 shall complywith the requirements of theTR S02 Group2 Trading Program concerning all periods for which the exemption is not in effect, even ifsuch requirements arise, or must becompliedwith, afterthe exemption takes effect. (4) A unit exempt under40 CFR 97.705 shall lose its exemption on the first date on which the unit resumes operation. Such unit shall be treated, for purposes of applying allocation, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements underthis subpart, as a unit that commencescommercial operation on the first date on which the unit resumes operation.

EPA Form 7610-20 (Revised 8-2011)

### STEP6 Read the statementof compliance and the appropriatecertification statements andsign and date. Statementof Compliance Retired Unit Exemption 

### Page 5of5

I certify that the unit identified above at STEP 1 

### was (or will be) permanently retired on the date identified at STEP 

### 3 and will complywith the appropriate Special Provisions listed at STEP 

### 5.

Certification (forAcid Rain, CAIR, orTransport Rule designated representatives oralternate Acid Rain, CAtR, orTransport Rule designated representatives only) I am authorized to make this submission on behalf of the owners and operators of the source and unit forwhich the submission is made. Icertify under penaltyof law that I have personallyexamined, and am familiar with, the statements and information submitted in this document and all its attachments. Based on my inquiry of those individuals with primary responsibility for obtaining the information, I certify that the statements and information are to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false statements and infonmation or omitting required statements and infonmation, including the possibility of fine or imprisonment.

Name Ronald Shipman Title VP Environmental Affairs

Owner Company Name Georgia PowerCompany

Phone 404-506·7777 Email rshipman@southemco.com

Signature

# ~f/~._; Date 5/13/2015



### Certification (forcertifying officialsof units subjecttotheAcid Rain Program only) I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined, and am familiar with, the statements and information submitted in this document and all its attachments. Based on my inquiry of those individuals with primary responsibilityfor obtaining the information, I certify that the statements and infonmation are to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false statements and information 

### or omitting required statementsand information, including the possibilityof fine or imprisonment.

Name 

### Title

OwnerCompany Name

Phone Email

Signature Date



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