SIP SUBMITTAL COMPLETENESS CRITERIA CHECKLIST (in accordance with 40 CFR Part 51

- App. V)

SIP Submitted by: Maryland Department of the Environment

Date Submitted: August 14, 2013 Subject: 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) Infrastructure State

Implementation Plan (SIP) and Section 128 (State Boards ) for all pollutants

Completeness Review Completed by: Ruth Knapp Date Completed: 8/22/13

Administrative Materials ACCEPTABLE

EPA REQUIREMENT STATE SUBMITTAL (X)

1. A formal letter of submittal from the Governor or his designee, requesting EPA approval of the plan or revision

thereof. 1. Letter dated August 14, 2013 from Dr. Robert M. Summers Secretary, Maryland Department of the Environment to Shawn Garvin Regional Administrator.

2. Evidence that the State has adopted the plan in the State code or body of regulations; or issued the permit, order, consent agreement in final form. That evidence shall include the date of adoption or final issuance as well as the effective date of the plan, if different from the adoption/issuance date. 2. Yes applicable portions of 110(a)(2) are adopted in the

State SIP u nder 40 CFR Part 52 Subpart V Maryland.

3. Evidence that the State has the necessary legal authority under State law to adopt and implement the plan. 3. Yes Maryland has the authority pursuant to Maryland

Environment Article, §§1

- 101, 1

- 404, 2

- 101

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- 103, 2

- 301

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- 303, 10

- 102, 10

- 103, Annotated Code of Maryland

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4. A copy of actual regulation, or document submitted for approval and incorporation by reference into the plan, including indication of the changes made to the existing approved plan, where applicable. The submittal shall be a copy of the official

State regulation/document signed, stamped, dated by the appropriate State official indicating that it is fully enforceable by the State. The effective date of the regulation/document shall, whenever possible, be indicated in the document itself. 4. State regu lations have been previously adopted and are being certified or referenced in the submittal.EPA REQUIREMENT STATE SUBMITTAL (X)

5. Evidence that the State followed all of the procedural requirements of the State's laws and constitution in conducting and completing the adoption/issuance of the plan. 5. Yes, the cover letter transmitting the SIP revision is dated August 14, 2013, and copies of the public hearing notices are provided.

6. Evidence that public notice was given of the proposed change consistent with procedures approved by EPA, including the date of publication of such notice. 6. Yes, public notice was provided on May 9, 2013 on the MDE website and public notice page and a public hearing was

held on June 12, 2013.

7. Certification that public hearings were held in accordance with the information provided in the public notice and the State's laws and constitution, if applicable. 7. Yes, the public hearing was held on June 12, 2013 in accordance with information in the notice and a signed transcript was provided dat ed June 26, 2013.

8. Compilation of public comments and the State's response

thereto. 8. N/A. No comments were received.

Technical Support

EPA REQUIREMENT STATE SUBMITTAL (X)

1. Identification of all regulated pollutants affected by the plan. 1. The plan regulates nitrogen dioxide

2. Identification of the locations of affected sources including the EPA attainment/nonattainment designation of the locations and the status of the attainment plan for the affected area(s). 2. Yes, most regulations apply statewide as applicable

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 i n actual emissions from affected sources through calculations of the differences between certain baseline levels and allowable emissions anticipated as a result

of the revision. 3. N/A. No changes in the emissions will occur as a result of

this revision.

4. The State's demonstration that the national ambient air quality standards, prevention of significant deterioration increments, reasonable further progress demonstration, and 4. Yes, all major stationary sources are subject to Nonattainment NSR and PSD permitting programs.EPA REQUIREMENT STATE SUBMITTAL (X)

visibility, as applicable, are protected if the plan is approved and implemented.

5. Modeling information required to support the proposed

revision, including input data, output data, models used, 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. 5. N/A. The authority to do modeling is discussed in the revision under Element K, but specific modeling is not required

for this revision.

6. Evidence, where necessary, that emission limitations are

based on continuous emission reduction technology. 6. Yes, Maryland has adopted control measures and emission limitations that are listed in 40 CFR Part 52 Subpart V Maryland.

7. Evidence that the plan contains emission limitations, work practice standards and recordkeeping/reporting requirements, where necessary, to ensure emission levels. 7. Yes, Maryland has emission limitations and controls as indicated in 40 CFR Part 52 Subpart V Maryland.

8. Compliance/enforcement strategies, including how compliance will be determined in practice. 8. Yes, Maryland had compliance/enforcement strategies as indicated in their SIP at 40 CFR Part 52 Subpart V Maryland.

9. Special economic and technological justifications required by any applicable EPA policies. (If a policy is not appropriate, explain why.) 9

. N/A

10. A Section 107 request must be accompanied by a maintenance plan demonstrating maintenance to the relevant NAAQS for at least 10 years after redesignation. 10. N/A