1 TECHNICAL SUPPORT DOCUMENT Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOC) Sources in Houston Galveston Brazor ia (HGB) 1997 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment

Area; and RACT for VOC and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) Sources in Dallas Fort Worth
(DFW) 1997 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area

EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0804

(AKA: Grand RACT Project)2 This Technical Support Document (TSD) concer ns our review of the Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) relate d analysis and applicable ru le revisions to the 30 TAC Chapter115 for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC s), and 30 TAC Chapter117 for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx). The TSD is comprised of four parts, and includes multiple SIP submittals.

TSD Outline:

 Overview

 Part 1: Houston Galveston Brazori a, Volatile Organic Compounds

 Part 2: Houston Galv eston Brazoria, NOx

 Part 3: Dallas Fort Worth, Volatile Organic Compounds

 Part 4: Dallas Fort Worth, NOx

 Conclusions and Recommendations

 Appendix A: Amendatory language for revisi ons to 30 TAC Chapter 115 in the final
notice

 Appendix B: Sample flow chart diagram of 30 TAC Chapter 115, Industrial Cleaning
Solvents

 Index
The various SIP submittals addressed in this action are identified in the Overview section below.

 Overview What is the EPA docket number for this project?
The EPA docket number for this project is EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0804, and multiple TCEQ project numbers are associated with this EP A docket. These TCEQ project numbers are as follows: 2013-012-115-AI, 2010-016-115-EN, 2006-027-SIP-NR, 2006-013-SIP-NR, 2009-017- SIP-NR, 2009-021-SIP-NR, 2010-028-SI P-NR, and 2010-022-SIP-NR.
What EPA document contains a list of quest ions and answers concerning relationship of
the 1-Hour RACT and the 1997 8-Hour RACT?
The May 18, 2006 Memorandum from William T. Harne tt, Director, Air Quality Policy Division to Regional Air Division Dir ectors titled “RACT Qs & As – Reasonably Available Control3 Technology (RACT): Questions and Answers” (EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document) explains the relationship of the 1-Hour RACT and the 1997 8-Hour RA CT in the form of a series of questions and answers. Th is document is available at http://www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg/t1/memoranda /ractqanda.pdf (URL dating June 12, 2012).
Does this rulemaking action only apply to the nonattainment areas?
Although, this project mainly concerns the Houston-Galvesto n-Brazoria and Dallas-Fort Worth 1997 8-Hour ozone nonattainment areas (because acco rding to section 182 of the Act, the RACT applies to the moderate and above nonattainment ar eas), some of the rule revisions associated with this project apply to ot her geographical areas, as well. See section 115.430(a) below:

“§115.430. Applicabilit y and Definitions. (a) Applicability. The requirements in this divisi on apply to the foll owing flexographic and rotogravure printing processes in the Beaumont-Por t Arthur, Dallas-Fort Worth, El Paso, and Houston-Galveston-Brazoria areas, as defined in §115. 10 of this title (relating to Definitions), and in Gregg, Nu eces, and Victoria Counties:
(1) packaging rotogra vure printing lines; (2) publication rotogravure printing lines; (3) flexographic prin ting lines; and (4) flexible package printing lines.”
As you can see, in addition to the DFW, and HGB areas, section 115.430(a) also applies to the Beaumont-Port Arthur area, and El Paso, Gre gg, Nueces, and Victoria Counties in Texas (as a rule, but not as RACT).

Submittals and Our Action:
The December 6, 2013 submittal concerns rule revisi ons to 30 TAC, Chapter 115 Control of Air Pollution from Volatile Organic Compounds for solvent using processes and surface coating application systems. We are proposing to approve all of this submittal.

The January 17, 2012 submittal concerns rule revi sions to 30 TAC, Chapter 115 Control of Air Pollution from Volatile Organic Compounds inte nded to implement RACT for both HGB and DFW areas. The submittal will limit VOC content of coatings and solvents used in Flexible Package Printing, Industrial Cleaning Solvents, Large Appliance Coatings, Metal Furniture4 Coatings, Paper, Film, and Foil Coatings, Miscel laneous Industrial Adhesives, Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Assembly Coatings, and Misc ellaneous Metal and Plastic Parts Coatings operations. We are proposing to approve all of this submittal.

Another submittal also dated January 17, 2012 cont ains a corresponding analysis to demonstrate RACT is being implemented for certain categorie s. Specifically, we are proposing to approve the demonstration for the Flexographic and Rotogra vure Printing sector fo r the HGB area of the
RACT-related rule revisions which was not approved in past actions.

A third SIP submittal dated January 17, 2012 (TCEQ Rule Project No. 2010-022-SIP-NR) contains RACT analysis for the DFW area. As a result of this submittal, and consistent with section 182(c) of the Act, the VOC or NOx majo r source threshold in th e DFW area is lowered to 50 Tons Per Year (TPY) from 100 TPY for RACT purposes under the 1997 8-Hour ozone
standard. See EPA-R06-OAR-2012-0098 at www.re gulations.gov. We are proposing to approve the RACT analysis portion of this submittal.

The April 6, 2010 submittal is an HGB attainme nt demonstration revision, and contains an appendix D, titled “Reasonably Av ailable Control Technology Anal ysis.” The appendix includes source categories affected by the newly EPA-issu ed Control Techniques Guidelines (CTGs), and NOx emissions sources. We are proposing to approve the RACT analysis portion of this
submittal.

The June 13, 2007 submittal concerns revisions to 30 TAC, Chapter 115 Control of Air Pollution from Volatile Organic Compounds to control selected categories. The June 13, 2007 submittal also included an analysis inte nded to demonstrate RACT was being implemented in the HGB area as required by the CAA (Appendix B of the submittal). We are proposing to approve the RACT analysis portion of this submittal.

The Flexographic and Rotogravure Printing sector was not specifica lly identified in the April 15, 2014 (79 FR 21144) rulemaking action for the HGB area. The 30 TAC Chapter 115 sections 430 through 439 fulfill the VOC control requirements fo r this particular sector. For a section-by-5 section evaluation of this sector see part 1 of the TSD. We are proposing to approve the VOC RACT for the Flexographic and Rotogravur e Printing operations in the HGB area.
On August 4, 2014 (79 FR 45105) we approved RA CT for the Offset Lithographic Printing Operations in the DFW (Serious) and HGB (Sev ere) areas. Also, see docket No. EPA-R06-OAR2010-0332 at www.regulations.gov.
On September 9, 2014 (79 FR 53299) we approved revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 115 for control of VOC emissions for storage tanks in the DF W and HGB areas. In that rulemaking action, we also found that VOC control requirements for the VOC storage tanks source category in the DFW (Serious) and HGB (Severe) areas repr esent RACT. See docket No. EPA-R06-OAR-2012- 0096 at www.regulations.gov.
In consideration of the above proposals and RACT rule revisions previously approved for Texas, taken together, we are we are proposing to approv e Texas’ RACT analysis as demonstrating the RACT requirements for all affected VOC and NO x sources for the DFW and HGB areas for the
1997 8-Hour ozone standard are met. None of the SIP submittals associated with this project contained materials designated as Confidential Business Information (CBI).6  Part 1: Houston Galveston Brazoria (HGB)
A. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) The EPA had previously approved RACT for VOC and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) into Texas’
SIP under the 1-Hour ozone standard. On April 2, 2013 (78 FR 19599), April 15, 2014 (79 FR (79 FR 21144), and August 4, 2014 (79 FR 45105) we finalized approval of RACT for numerous VOC emitting sectors in the HGB area under the 1997 8-Hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS).
The Control Technique Guidelines (CTG) categor ies not included in th e April 2, 2013 (78 FR 19599), the April 15, 2014 (79 FR 21144), and the August 4, 2014 (79 FR 45105) rulemaking
actions are included here.
The January 17, 2012 Rule Project No. 2010-016- 115-EN; January 17, 2012 Rule Project No. 2010-028-SIP-NR; and December 6, 2013 Rule Proj ect No. 2013-012-115-AI are among a series
of submittals that address the CTG documen ts EPA issued between 2006 and 2008 with
recommendations for VOC controls on a va riety of sources. Some of the new CTG recommendations are updates to previous ly-issued CTG documents, and some are recommendations for new categories. The TCEQ evaluated these new CTG documents in its RACT analysis to determine if additional VOC controls were necessary to fulfill RACT requirements.
What are the latest source categories that EPA issued CTGs for?
The following Table A is a list of these 11 CTG documents that EPA issued between 2006 and
2008.
Table A – CTG Source Categories Issued by EPA in 2006-2008, and Their Corresponding
Reference Documents Entry # CTG category EPA Reference Documents 1 Flat Wood Paneling Coatings Gr oup II Issued by EPA in 2006, Control Techniques Guidelines for Flat Wood Paneling Coatings, (EPA-453/R-06-004- 2006/09) 2 Flexible Packaging Printing Materials Group II Issued by EPA in 2006, Control Techniques Guidelines for Flexible Package Printing, (EPA-453/R-06-003- 2006/09)7 Entry # CTG category EPA Reference Documents 3 Industrial Cleaning Solvents Group II Issued by EPA in 2006, Control Techniques Guidelines for Industrial Cleaning Solvents, (EPA-453/R-06-001- 2006/09 ) 4 Offset Lithographic and Letterpress Printing Group II Issued by EPA in 2006, Control Techniques Guidelines for Offset Lithographic Printing and Letterpress Printing, (EPA-453/R-06-002- 2006/09 ) 5 Large Appliance Coatings Group III Issued by EPA in 2007, Control Techniques Guidelines for Large Appliance Coatings, (EPA 453/R-07-004- 2007/09 ) 6 Metal Furniture Coatings Group III Issued by EPA in 2007, Control Techniques Guidelines for Metal Furniture Coatings, (EPA 453/R-07-005- 2007/09 ) 7 Paper, Film, and Foil Coatings Group III Issued by EPA in 2007, Control Techniques Guidelines for Paper, Film, and Foil Coatings, (EPA 453/R-07-003- 2007/09 ) 8 Auto and Light-Duty Truck Assembly Coatings Group IV Issued by EPA in 2008, Control Techniques Guidelines for Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Assembly Coatings , (EPA 453/R-08- 006-2008/09 ) 9 Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials Group IV Issued by EPA in 2008, Control Techniques Guidelines for Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials, (EPA 453/R-08- 004- 2008/09 ) 10 Miscellaneous Industrial Adhesives Group IV Issued by EPA in 2008, Control Techniques Guidelines for Miscellaneous Industrial Adhesives, (EPA 453/R-08-005- 2008/09) 11 Miscellaneous Metal and Plastic Parts Coatings Group IV Issued by EPA in 2008, Control Techniques Guidelines for Miscellaneous Metal and Plastic Pa rts Coatings, (EPA 453/R-08-003- 2008/09)

The corresponding sections of Chapter 115 for each sector (row) identified in Table A above will
be evaluated later in this document.

What Framework did Texas use to conduct its RACT analysis?8 Texas submitted a RACT assessment with its SIP revisions of Chapter 115. Texas evaluated its existing RACT regulations which were federally approved and adopted to meet the 1-hour ozone standard to ascertain whether these regulati ons constitute RACT for the new 8-hour ozone NAAQS. Texas’ 8-Hour ozone RACT SIP submittals are based on the determination that RACT has been met either through a certif ication that previously require d RACT controls for the 1-hour ozone standard represent RACT for 8-hour ozon e implementation purposes or, where necessary, through a new RACT evaluation for certain regulations or sources. See section 3.3.2 of Appendix D, April 6, 2010 submittal. In making its 8-Hour ozone RACT determination, Texas also relied on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document. See section 3.3 of Appendix D, April 6, 2010 submittal. Accordingly, the framewor k for Texas’ RACT SIP determination is to:

 Identify all source categories covered by Control Technique Guidelines (CTG) and
Alternative Control Tec hnique (ACT) documents.

 Identify applicable regula tions that implement RACT.

 Certify that the existing level of controls for the 1-hour ozone st andard equals RACT under the 8-hour ozone standard, or

 Declare that sources covered by a CTG and ACT do not exist within the state and/or that RACT is not applicable in certain cases, or

 Identify potential RACT revisions necessary to implement RACT.

For what source categories, in the HGB Area, did Texas anno unce a negative declaration?
Texas declared that the Fiberglass Boat Manuf acturing Materials Oper ations, Leather Tanning and Finishing Operations, Surface Coating for Flat Wood Paneling Operations, Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Assembly Coating Operations , Letterpress Printing Operations (not the Lithographic Printing), and Vege table Oil Manufacturing Operat ions do not exist or are not major sources in the HGB Area. As such, TC EQ does not have to adopt VOC regulations relevant to these source categ ories at this time for the HGB Area for 1997 8-Hour ozone standard. As a part of 72 FR 58063 (September 19, 2010) RACT rulemaking action we approved a negative declaration for the Rubber Tire Manufacturing Operations in the HGB Area.9 For a list of negative declarati ons see section D of the April 15, 2014 (79 FR 21144). Also see 40 CFR 52.2270(e), second Table t itled “EPA Approved Nonregul atory Provisions and QuasiRegulatory Measures in the Texas SIP.”

What is our review of Texas’ RACT analysis?
By approving RACT under the 1-Hour ozone standard (70 FR 58136, October 5, 2005; and 71 FR 52676, September 6, 2006) we found that control measures in 30 TAC Chapter 115 meet the lowest emissions limitation that a particular s ource is capable of meeting by the application of control technology that is r easonably available, considering technological and economic feasibility at that time. EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document (guidance document) recommends a State certify after review that its regulations con tinue to represent RACT for the 1997 8-Hour ozone NAAQS. The May 18, 2006 guidance document clarifies the implementation
of RACT-related SIPs under the 8-Hour ozone NAAQS by using a Question-and-Answer format. See Section B, Pages 4-5, of the guidance document titled Certifications . We are including this guidance document in the docket for this rule making action. The certification approach is in agreement with the 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008 (Final Rule to Implement the 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS). We have also approved that VOC control measures in 30 TAC Chapter 115
meet RACT under the 8-Hour ozone standard for numerous categories in the HGB Area on April 2, 2013 at 78 FR 19599, on April 15, 2014 at 79 FR 21144, and on August 4, 2014 (79 FR 45105).
Additionally, in our April 2, 2013 (78 FR 19599) we approved that major Non-CTG sources of VOC in the HGB area meet RACT requirements. See section E of the April 2, 2013 (78 FR 19599). Also, see the September 19, 2012 (77 FR 58063) . Therefore, no further action for major
Non-CTG sources of VOC in the HGB area is needed here.

Each individual entry (row) from the above Table A is discussed below for HGB Area RACT

purposes:
1 Flat Wood Paneling Coatings Group II Issued by EPA in 2006, Control Techniques Guidelines for No such a major source in HGB Area.10Flat Wood Paneling Coatings, (EPA453/R-06-004- 2006/09)
There are no applicable sour ces of VOC located or operati ng in the HGB 1997 8-Hour ozone
nonattainment area for the Flat Wood Paneli ng Coatings operations . We are proposing to approve a negative declaration for this sector. Th is approach is permissible within the above identified frame work and is in agreement w ith the 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008 (Final Rule to Implement the 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS). No further evaluation is needed here.

2 Flexible Packaging Printing Materials Group II Issued by EPA in 2006, Control Techniques Guidelines for Flexible Package Printing, (EPA-453/R-06-003- 2006/09)

Section 115.430 sets forth what sources in the aff ected area are subject to control requirements,
and establishes the terms of definitions.
Section 115.431 states what sources in terms of th eir threshold values are not subject to these requirements.
Section 115.432 establishes what co ntrol requirements are for the a ffected sources. For example; owner or operator of a flexographic printing line shall use either of the following options: low
solvent ink with a volatile frac tion containing 25% by volume or le ss of VOC solvent and 75% by
volume or more of water and exempt solvent; apply high soli ds solvent-borne ink containing 60% by volume or more of nonvolatile material (min us water and exempt solvent); operate a vapor control system to reduce the VOC emissions from an effective cap ture system by at least 90% by weight. See 115.432(a)(1)(A), (B), and (C). Section 115.433 provides for the aff ected sources in the HGB area with an alternate method of
control to document and demonstrate conti nuous compliance. This provision provides for operational flexibility to a source.
Section 115.435 sets forth Test Methods are to determine compliance. Among these methods are EPA Test Methods 1 - 4 (40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR ) Part 60, Appendix A) for determining flow rates; Method 24 for determining the volatile or ganic compounds (VOC) content and density of printing inks and related coatings ; Method 25 for determ ining total gaseous non-11 methane organic emissions as carbon; and Meth ods 25A or 25B for determining total gaseous organic concentrations using flame ionizati on or non-dispersive infrared analysis.
Section 115.436 establishes monitori ng and recordkeeping requirement s an affected source in the HGB area will need to comply with. This secti on will facilitate inspecti on and enforcement of
the rule. Section 115.439 sets forth the compliance schedule for the HGB area that affected sources will
need to adhere to the emi ssion specifications; control requirements; and recordkeeping provisions of this sector. Sections 115.430-439 will provide for controlling VOC emissions from this sector. We have previously stated that VOC and NOx RACT requ irements under the Act are in place for the HGB area for the 1-Hour ozone NAAQS (70 FR 58136, October 5, 2005; and 71 FR 52676, September 6, 2006). We are finding that these co ntrol measures are consistent with those described in EPA’s Control Techniques Guidel ines for Flexible Package Printing, (EPA-453/R06-003- 2006/09) recommended controls. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document, the framework described above, and TC EQ’s certification, a permissible approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008, that its level of control meets RACT we are proposing that the requirements established in sections 115.430-439 represent RACT for this sector under the 8- Hour ozone NAAQS.

3 Industrial Cleaning Solvents Group II Issued by EPA in 2006, Control Techniques Guidelines for Industrial Cleaning Solvents, (EPA-453/R-06-001- 2006/09 )

Section 115.460 sets forth what sources in the aff ected area are subject to control requirements
and establishes the terms of definitions.
Section 115.461 states what sources in terms of thei r threshold values (For example; if total use for the property is less than 160 fluid ounces pe r day) are not subject to these requirements.
Section 115.463 sets forth what th e control requirements for affect ed source are. For example; owner or operator shall limit the VOC content of cleaning solutions to: 0.42 pound of VOC per12 gallon of solution, as applied; or limit the compos ite partial vapor pressure of the cleaning solution
to 8.0 millimeters of merc ury at 20 degrees Celsius ( 68 degrees Fahrenheit). Section 115.464 provides for the aff ected sources in the HGB area with an alternate method of
control to document and demonstrate conti nuous compliance. This provision provides for operational flexibility to a source.
Section 115.465 sets forth Test Methods are to determine compliance. Among these methods are EPA Test Methods 24 ; American Society for Testing and Materials Method D2879, Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure-Temperature Relation ship and Initial Decomposition Temperature of Liquids by Isoteniscope to demons trate compliance with th e partial vapor pressure of the cleaning
solution limit.
Section 115.468 establishes monitori ng and recordkeeping requirement s an affected source in the HGB area will need to comply with. For example; owner or operator shall install and maintain
control device such that in accordance with design specifications, including: continuous monitoring of the exhaust gas temperature immediat ely downstream of direct-flame incinerators or the gas temperature immediately upstream and downst ream of any catalyst be d; the total amount of volatile organic compounds (VOC ) recovered by carbon adsorpti on or other solvent recovery systems during a calendar month; and continuous mo nitoring of carbon adsorption bed exhaust. See 115.468(a)(1) through (3). This section will facilitate inspection and enforcement of the rule. Section 115.469 sets forth the compliance schedule for the HGB area that affected sources will
need to adhere to the emi ssion specifications; control requirements; and recordkeeping provisions of this sector. The compliance date for this sector is identified as on or after March 1,
2013. Sections 115.460-469 will provide for controllin g VOC emissions from this sector. We have previously stated that VOC and NOx RACT requirements under the Act are in place for the HGB area for the 1-Hour ozone NAAQS (70 FR 58136, October 5, 2005; and 71 FR 52676, September 6, 2006). We are finding that these co ntrol measures are consistent with those described in EPA’s Control Techniques Guidel ines for Industrial Cleaning Solvents, (EPA453/R-06-001- 2006/09 ) recommended controls

. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document, the framework described above, and TC EQ’s certification, a permissible approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008, that its level of control meets RACT we are proposing that13 the requirements established in sections 115.460-469 represent RACT for this sector under the 8- Hour ozone NAAQS.

4 Offset Lithographic and Letterpress Printing Group II Issued by EPA in 2006, Control Techniques Guidelines for Offset Lithographic Printing and Letterpress Printing, (EPA-453/R-06-002- 2006/09 )

According to TCEQ there are no Letterpress Prin ting operating in the HGB Area. EPA approved the Offset Lithographic portion of the subm ittal as RACT under rule project No. 2008-019-115- EN. See 79 FR 45105 of August 4, 2014. We are proposing to approve a ne gative declaration for the Letterp ress Printing operations in the
HGB Area. No further evaluation fo r this sector is needed here.

5 Large Appliance Coatings Group III Issued by EPA in 2007, Control Techniques Guidelines for Large Appliance Coatings, (EPA 453/R-07-004- 2007/09 )

Section 115.450 sets forth what sources in the aff ected area are subject to control requirements,
and establishes the terms of definitions.
Section 115.451 states what sources in terms of their threshold values (For example; surface coating processes on a property that, when uncontrolled, will emit a combined weight of VOC of less than 3.0 pounds per hour an d 15 pounds in any co nsecutive 24-hour peri od; or emit, when uncontrolled, a combined weight of VOC of le ss than 100 pounds in any consecutive 24-hour period) are not subject to these requirements. Section 115.453 sets forth what the control requi rements for affected source are. For large appliance coatings the affected source will need to meet the limits established in Figure: 30 TAC §115.453(a)(1)(A) Tables 1 and 2. If a coating meets more th an one coating type definition, then the coating with the least st ringent VOC limit applies.14 Section 115.454 provides for the aff ected sources in the HGB area with an alternate method of
control to document and demonstrate conti nuous compliance. This provision provides for operational flexibility to a source.
Section 115.455 sets forth Test Methods are to determine compliance. Among these methods are
EPA Test Methods Method 24 fo r determining VOC limit; ASTM Test Methods D1186-06.01, D1200-06.01, D3794-06.01, D2832-69, D1644-75, and D3960-81; and additiona l test procedures described in 40 CFR §60.446 (as amended through October 17, 2000 (65 FR 61761)). Adoption of
these methods will facilitat e compliance determination.
Section 115.458 establishes monitori ng and recordkeeping requirement s an affected source in the HGB area will need to comply with. The owner or operator shall install and maintain monitors to accurately measure and record operational parameters of all required control devices to ensure the proper functioning of those devices in accord ance with design specifications. Among these parameters, as applicable, are: continuous moni toring of the exhaust gas temperature immediately
downstream of direct-flame incinerators or the gas temperature i mmediately upstream and downstream of any catalyst bed; the total amount of VOC recovered by ca rbon adsorption or other solvent recovery systems during a calendar month; co ntinuous monitoring of carbon adsorption bed exhaust; and appropriate operating parameters fo r capture systems and co ntrol devices. For recordkeeping the owner or operator will need to maintain records of the testing data or the material safety data sheets (MSDS) . Furthermore, records must be maintained of the quantity and type of each coating and solvent consumed during the specified averaging period if any of the coatings, as delivered to the coating applicati on system, exceed the applic able VOC limits. Such
records must be sufficient to cal culate the applicable weighted average of VOC content for all coatings. Records must be mainta ined a minimum of two years and be made available upon request to authorized representatives of the executive director, the USEPA, or any local air pollution agency with jurisdiction. This provision will assist with compliance determination and
enforcement of the rule. Section 115.459 sets forth the compliance schedule for the HGB area that affected sources will
need to adhere to the emi ssion specifications; control requirements; and recordkeeping provisions of this sector. The ow ner or operator of a surface coa ting process shall comply with these requirements on or after March 1, 2013. Sections 115.450-459 will provide for controll ing VOC emissions from this sector.15 We have previously stated that VOC and NOx RACT requirements under the Act are in place for the HGB area for the 1-Hour ozone NAAQS (70 FR 58136, October 5, 2005; and 71 FR 52676, September 6, 2006). We are finding that these co ntrol measures are consistent with those described in EPA’s Control Techniques Guidel ines for Large Appliance Coatings, (EPA 453/R07-0 04-2007/09 ) recommended controls

. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document, the framework described above, and TC EQ’s certification, a permissible approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008, that its level of control meets RACT we are proposing that the requirements established in sections 115.450-459 represent RACT for this sector under the 8- Hour ozone NAAQS.

6 Metal Furniture Coatings Group III Issued by EPA in 2007, Control Techniques Guidelines for Metal Furniture Coatings, (EPA 453/R-07-005- 2007/09 )

Section 115.450 sets forth what sources in the aff ected area are subject to control requirements,
and establishes the terms of definitions.
Section 115.451 states what sources in terms of their threshold values (For example; surface coating processes on a property that, when uncontrolled, will emit a combined weight of VOC of less than 3.0 pounds per hour an d 15 pounds in any co nsecutive 24-hour peri od; or emit, when uncontrolled, a combined weight of VOC of le ss than 100 pounds in any consecutive 24-hour period) are not subject to these requirements. Section 115.453 sets forth what the control requi rements for affected source are. For metal furniture the affected source will need to meet the limits established in Figure: 30 TAC §115.453(a)(1)(B) Tables 1 and 2. If a coating meets more th an one coating type definition, then the coating with the least stringent VOC limit applies. If a coatin g does not meet a specific coating type definition, then it can be assumed to be a general-use coating and the VOC limit for general coating applies. Section 115.454 provides for the aff ected sources in the HGB area with an alternate method of
control to document and demonstrate conti nuous compliance. This provision provides for operational flexibility to a source.
Section 115.455 sets forth Test Methods are to determine compliance. Among these methods are
EPA Test Methods Method 24 fo r determining VOC limit; ASTM Test Methods D1186-06.01,16 D1200-06.01, D3794-06.01, D2832-69, D1644-75, and D3960-81; and additiona l test procedures described in 40 CFR §60.446 (as amended through October 17, 2000 (65 FR 61761)). Adoption of
these methods will facilitat e compliance determination.
Section 115.458 establishes monitori ng and recordkeeping requirement s an affected source in the HGB area will need to comply with. The owner or operator shall install and maintain monitors to accurately measure and record operational parameters of all required control devices to ensure the proper functioning of those devices in accord ance with design specifications. Among these parameters, as applicable, are: continuous moni toring of the exhaust gas temperature immediately
downstream of direct-flame incinerators or the gas temperature i mmediately upstream and downstream of any catalyst bed; the total amount of VOC recovered by ca rbon adsorption or other solvent recovery systems during a calendar month; co ntinuous monitoring of carbon adsorption bed exhaust; and appropriate operating parameters fo r capture systems and co ntrol devices. For recordkeeping the owner or operator will need to maintain records of the testing data or the MSDS. Furthermore, records must be ma intained of the quantity and type of each coating and solvent consumed during the specified averaging period if any of the coatings, as delivered to the coating application system, exceed the app licable VOC limits. Such records mu st be sufficient to calculate the applicable weighted average of VOC content for all coatings. Records must be maintained a minimum of two years and be made available upon request to authorized representatives of the executive director, the USEPA, or any local air po llution agency with jurisdiction. This provision will assist with compliance determin ation and enforcement of the rule. Section 115.459 sets forth the compliance schedule for the HGB area that affected sources will
need to adhere to the emi ssion specifications; control requirements; and recordkeeping provisions of this sector. The ow ner or operator of a surface coa ting process shall comply with these requirements on or after March 1, 2013. Sections 115.450-459 will provide for controll ing VOC emissions from this sector. We have previously stated that VOC and NOx RACT requirements under the Act are in place for the HGB area for the 1-Hour ozone NAAQS (70 FR 58136, October 5, 2005; and 71 FR 52676, September 6, 2006). We are finding that these co ntrol measures are consistent with those described in EPA’s Control Techniques Guidel ines for Metal Furniture Coatings, (EPA 453/R07-005- 2007/09 ) recommended controls

. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document, the framework described above, and TC EQ’s certification, a permissible approach per17 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008, that its level of control meets RACT we are proposing that the requirements established in sections 115.450-459 represent RACT for this sector under the 8- Hour ozone NAAQS.

7 Paper, Film, and Foil Coatings Group III Issued by EPA in 2007, Control Techniques Guidelines for Paper, Film, and Foil Coatings, (EPA 453/R-07-003- 2007/09 )

Section 115.422(7) sets forth the c ontrol requirements spec ific to the paper, film, and foil coating processes in the HGB area so that starting March 1, 2013 the owner or oper ator of a paper surface coating line must implement certain work practices to limit VOC emissions from storage, mixing, and handling of cleaning and cleaning-related waste materials. Among these work practices are: all VOC-containing cleaning mate rials must be stored in closed Containers; mixing and storage containers used for VOC-containing materials must be kept closed at all times except when depositing or removing these mate rials; spills of VOC-containing cleaning materials must be minimized; VOC-containing cleaning materials must be conveyed from one location to another in closed containers or pipes; and VOC emissions from the cleaning of storage, mixing , and conveying equipment must be minimized.
Section 115.450 sets forth what sources in the aff ected area are subject to control requirements,
and establishes the terms of definitions.
Section 115.451 states what sources in terms of their threshold values (For example; surface coating processes on a property that, when uncontrolled, will emit a combined weight of VOC of less than 3.0 pounds per hour an d 15 pounds in any co nsecutive 24-hour peri od; or emit, when uncontrolled, a combined weight of VOC of le ss than 100 pounds in any consecutive 24-hour period) are not subject to these requirements.
Section 115.453 sets forth what the control requirements for affected source are. For paper, film, and foil surface coating the affected source will need to meet the limits established in Figure: 30 TAC §115.453(a)(4). If a coating meets more than one coatin g type definition, then the coating with the least stringent VOC limi t applies. If a coating does not meet a specific coating type18 definition, then it can be assumed to be a general-use coating and the VOC limit for general coating applies. Section 115.454 provides for the aff ected sources in the HGB area with an alternate method of
control to document and demonstrate conti nuous compliance. This provision provides for operational flexibility to a source.
Section 115.455 sets forth Test Methods are to determine compliance. Among these methods are EPA Test Method 24 for determining VOC limit; ASTM Test Met hods D1186-06.01, D1200- 06.01, D3794-06.01, D2832-69, D1644-75, and D3 960-81; and additiona l test procedures described in 40 CFR §60.446 (as amended through October 17, 2000 (65 FR 61761)). Adoption of
these methods will facilitat e compliance determination.
Section 115.458 establishes monitori ng and recordkeeping requirement s an affected source in the HGB area will need to comply with. The owner or operator shall install and maintain monitors to accurately measure and record operational parameters of all required control devices to ensure the proper functioning of those devices in accord ance with design specifications. Among these parameters, as applicable, are: continuous moni toring of the exhaust gas temperature immediately
downstream of direct-flame incinerators or the gas temperature i mmediately upstream and downstream of any catalyst bed; the total amount of VOC recovered by ca rbon adsorption or other solvent recovery systems during a calendar month; co ntinuous monitoring of carbon adsorption bed exhaust; and appropriate operating parameters for capture systems an d control devices. Recordkeeping provisions require the owner or operator will need to maintain records of the testing data or the MSDS. Furthermore, records must be maintained of the quantity and type of each coating and solvent consumed during the specified averaging period if any of the coatings, as delivered to the coating applica tion system, exceed the applicable VOC limits. Such records must be sufficient to calculate the applicable weighted average of VOC content for all coatings. Records must be maintained a minimum of two years and be made available upon request to authorized representatives of the executive director, the USEPA, or any local ai r pollution agency with jurisdiction. This provision will assist with compliance determination and enforcement of the
rule. Section 115.459 sets forth the compliance schedule for the HGB area that affected sources will
need to adhere to the emi ssion specifications; control requirements; and recordkeeping19 provisions of this sector. The ow ner or operator of a surface coa ting process shall comply with these requirements on or after March 1, 2013. Sections 115.422(7) and 115.450-459 will provide for controlling VOC emissions from this

sector. We have previously stated that VOC and NOx RACT requirements under the Act are in place for the HGB area for the 1-Hour ozone NAAQS (70 FR 58136, October 5, 2005; and 71 FR 52676, September 6, 2006). We are finding that these co ntrol measures are consistent with those described in EPA’s Control Techniques Guidelin es for Paper, Film, and Foil Coatings, (EPA 453/R-07-003-2007/09) recommended controls

. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document, the framework described above, and TC EQ’s certification, a permissible approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008, that its level of control meets RACT we are proposing that the requirements established in sections 115.422(7) and 115.450- 459 represent RACT for this sector under the 8-Hour ozone NAAQS.

8 Auto and Light-Duty Truck Assembly Coatings Group IV Issued by EPA in 2008, Control Techniques Guidelines for Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Assembly Coatings , (EPA 453/R-08- 006-2008/09 )

We approved a negative declarat ion for this sector at April 15, 2014 (79 FR 21144). In that publication we explained that ther e are no applicable sources of VOC located or operating in the
HGB 1997 8-Hour ozone nonattainment area for the Auto and Light-Duty Truck Assembly Coatings sector. This approach is permissible within the above identified frame work and is in agreement with the 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008 (Final Rule to Implement the 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS). No further evaluation is needed for this sector here.

9 Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials Group IV Issued by EPA in 2008, Control Techniques Guidelines for Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials, (EPA 453/R-08- 004- 2008/09 )20 We approved a negative declaration for this sector at 79 FR 21144, April 15, 2014. In that publication we explained that ther e are no applicable sources of VOC located or operating in the
HGB 1997 8-Hour ozone nonattainment area for the Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials sector. This approach is permissi ble within the above identified frame work and is in agreement with the 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008 (Final Rule to Implement the 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS). No further evaluation is needed for this sector here.

10 Miscellaneous Industrial Adhesives Group IV Issued by EPA in 2008, Control Techniques Guidelines for Miscellaneous Industrial Adhesives, (EPA 453/R-08-005- 2008/09)

Section 115.470 sets forth what sources in the aff ected area are subject to control requirements,
and establishes the terms of definitions. Section 115.471 states what sources (For exampl e; processes using adhesives and adhesive primers that are supplied to the ma nufacturer in containers with a net volume of 16 ounces or less or a net weight of 1.0 p ound or less; or adhesives or adhesive primers being tested or evaluated in any research and development, qua lity assurance, or analytical laboratory) are not subject to these requirements.
Section 115.473 sets forth what the control requirements for affected source are. These limits are based on the daily weighted average of all adhe sives or adhesive primers delivered to the application system each day. If an adhesive or adhe sive primer is used to bond dissimilar substrates together, then the applicable substrate category w ith the least stringent VOC content limit applies. The owner or operator of an affected source will need to meet the limits established in Figure: 30 TAC §115.473(a), Tables 1, 2, and 3. As an alternative, the owne r or operator may operate a vapor control system capable of achieving an overall control efficiency of 85% of the VOC emissions from adhesives and adhesive primers. Section 115.474 provides for the aff ected sources in the HGB area with an alternate method of
control to document and demonstrate conti nuous compliance. This provision provides for operational flexibility to a source.
Section 115.475 sets forth Test Methods and test ing requirements are to determine compliance.21 Among these methods are EPA Test Method 24, Methods 1 - 4, Method 25, Method 25A or 25B. Compliance with the VOC co ntent limits for reactiv e adhesives must be de termined using 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart PPPP, Appendix A, (as amended through April 24, 2007 (72 FR 20237)). In addition, the owner or operator shall measure the capture efficiency using the applicable procedures outlined in 40 CFR §52.741, Subpart O, Appendix B (as amende d through October 21, 1996 (61 FR 54559)). These procedures are: Pr ocedure T-Criteria for and Verification of a Permanent or Temporary Total Enclosure; Proced ure L - VOC Input; Proce dure G.2 - Captured VOC Emissions (Dilution Technique); Procedure F.1 - Fugitive VOC Emis sions from Temporary Enclosures; and Procedure F.2 - Fugitive VOC Emissions from Building Enclosures.

Section 115.478 establishes monitori ng and recordkeeping requirement s an affected source in the HGB area will need to comply with. The owner or operator shall install and maintain monitors to accurately measure and record operational parameters of all required control devices to ensure the proper functioning of those devices in accordan ce with design specifi cations. Among these parameters, as applicable, are: continuous moni toring of the exhaust gas temperature immediately
downstream of direct-flame incinerators or the gas temperature i mmediately upstream and downstream of any catalyst bed; the total amount of VOC recovered by ca rbon adsorption or other solvent recovery systems during a calendar month; and continuous monito ring of carbon adsorption
bed exhaust. The owner or operator shall maintain records of the testing data or the MSDS to comply with the approve d test methods and testing requirements.
Records must be sufficient to demonstrate c ontinuous compliance with the VOC limits. The owner or operator of an app lication process claiming an exem ption must maintain records
sufficient to demonstrate contin uous compliance with the applicable exemption criteria; and must maintain records of any testing conducted at an affected facility. Records must be maintained a minimum of two years and made available upon request to author ized representatives of TCEQ, USEPA, or any local air pollution agency with jurisdiction. This provision will assist with compliance determination and enforcement of the rule. Section 115.479 sets forth the compliance schedule for the HGB area that affected sources will
need to adhere to the emi ssion specifications; control requirements; and recordkeeping provisions of this sector. The ow ner or operator of a surface coa ting process shall comply with these requirements on or after March 1, 2013.22 Sections 115.470-479 will provide for controll ing VOC emissions from this sector. We have previously stated that VOC and NOx RACT requirements under the Act are in place for the HGB area for the 1-Hour ozone NAAQS (70 FR 58136, October 5, 2005; and 71 FR 52676, September 6, 2006). We are finding that these co ntrol measures are consistent with those described in EPA’s Control Techniques Guidelin es for Miscellaneous Industrial Adhesives, (EPA 453/R-08-005- 2008/09) recommended controls

. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document, the framework described abov e, and TCEQ’s certification, a permissible approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008, that its level of control meets RACT we are proposing that the requirements established in sections 115.470- 479 represent RACT for this sector under the 8-Hour ozone NAAQS.

11 Miscellaneous Metal and Plastic Parts Coatings Group IV Issued by EPA in 2008, Control Techniques Guidelines for Miscellaneous Metal and Plastic Pa rts Coatings, (EPA 453/R-08-003- 2008/09)

Section 115.427(a)(8) specifi es that for exemption purposes for miscellaneous metal and plastic parts coatings sector in the HGB area a designated on-site maintenance shop is an area at a site where used miscellaneous metal parts or products ar e re-coated on a routine basis. This provision will assist with comp liance determination.
Section 115.450 sets forth what sources in the aff ected area are subject to control requirements,
and establishes the terms of definitions.
Section 115.451 states what sources in terms of their threshold values (For example; surface coating processes on a property that, when uncontrolled, will emit a combined weight of VOC of less than 3.0 pounds per hour an d 15 pounds in any co nsecutive 24-hour peri od; or emit, when uncontrolled, a combined weight of VOC of le ss than 100 pounds in any consecutive 24-hour period) are not subject to these requirements.
Section 115.453 sets forth what the control requirements for affected source are. For miscellaneous metal parts and products coatings the affected source will need to meet the limits established in Figure: 30 TAC§11 5.453(a)(1)(C), Tables 1 and 2. For miscellaneous plastic parts and products coatings the affected source will need to meet the limits established in Figure: 3023 TAC§115.453(a)(1)(D), Tables 1 and 2. If a coat ing meets more than one coating type definition, then the coating with the least stringent VOC limit applies. If a coating does not meet a specific coating type definition, then it can be assumed to be a general- use coating and the VOC limit for general coating applies. Section 115.454 provides for the aff ected sources in the HGB area with an alternate method of
control to document and demonstrate conti nuous compliance. This provision provides for operational flexibility to a source.
Section 115.455 sets forth Test Methods are to determine compliance. Among these methods are
EPA Test Methods Method 24 fo r determining VOC limit; ASTM Test Methods D1186-06.01, D1200-06.01, D3794-06.01, D2832-69, D1644-75, and D3960-81; and additiona l test procedures described in 40 CFR §60.446 (as amended through October 17, 2000 (65 FR 61761)). Adoption of
these methods will facilitat e compliance determination.
Section 115.458 establishes monitori ng and recordkeeping requirement s an affected source in the HGB area will need to comply with. The owner or operator shall install and maintain monitors to accurately measure and record operational parameters of all required control devices to ensure the proper functioning of those devices in accord ance with design specifications. Among these parameters, as applicable, are: continuous moni toring of the exhaust gas temperature immediately
downstream of direct-flame incinerators or the gas temperature i mmediately upstream and downstream of any catalyst bed; the total amount of VOC recovered by ca rbon adsorption or other solvent recovery systems during a calendar month; co ntinuous monitoring of carbon adsorption bed exhaust; and appropriate operating parameters for capture systems an d control devices. Recordkeeping provisions require the owner or operator will need to maintain records of the testing data or the MSDS. Furthermore, records must be maintained of the quantity and type of each coating and solvent consumed during the specified averaging period if any of the coatings, as delivered to the coating applica tion system, exceed the applicable VOC limits. Such records must be sufficient to calculate the applicable weighted average of VOC content for all coatings. Records must be maintained a minimum of two years and be made available upon request to authorized representatives of the executive director, the USEPA, or any local ai r pollution agency with jurisdiction. This provision will assist with compliance determination and enforcement of the
rule.24 Section 115.459 sets forth the compliance schedule for the HGB area that affected sources will
need to adhere to the emi ssion specifications; control requirements; and recordkeeping provisions of this sector. The ow ner or operator of a surface coa ting process shall comply with these requirements on or after March 1, 2013.

Sections 115. 427(a)(8) and 115.451-459 will provide for controlling VOC emissions from this

sector. We have previously stated that VOC and NOx RACT requirements under the Act are in place for the HGB area for the 1-Hour ozone NAAQS (70 FR 58136, October 5, 2005; and 71 FR 52676, September 6, 2006). We are finding that these co ntrol measures are consistent with those described in EPA’s Control Techniques Guidelin es for Miscellaneous Metal and Plastic Parts Coatings, (EPA 453/R-08-003- 2008/09) recommended controls

. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document, the framework desc ribed above, and TCEQ ’s certification, a permissible approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008, that its level of control meets RACT we are proposing that the requirements established in sections 115. 427(a)(8) and 115.451-459 represent RACT for this sect or under the 8-Hour ozone NAAQS.

Flexographic and Rotogravure Printing Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing Stationary Sources – Volume VIII: Graphic Arts-Rotogravure and Flexography, (EPA-450/2-78-033 -78/12)

The Flexographic and Rotogravure Printing sector was not specifica lly identified in the April 2, 2013 (78 FR 19599) proposed rulemaking action. Th is sector is now reviewed here, instead.
Section 115.430 sets forth what sources in the aff ected area are subject to control requirements,
and establishes the terms of definitions.
Section 115.431 states what sources in terms of th eir threshold values are not subject to these requirements.
Section 115.432 establishes what co ntrol requirements are for the a ffected sources. For example; a flexi package printing owner or operator has a daily weighted average limit of 0.16 pounds of VOC per pound of coating applie d. This requirement can obtai ned through use of low VOC25 coatings or a combination of coatings and opera tion of a vapor control system. The vapor control system shall achieve at least 80% overall cont rol efficiency by weight. Equation 30 TAC 115.432(c)(3) shall be used to determine the minimu m overall control effici ency. This section will provide for VOC control mechanisms. Section 115.433 provides for the aff ected sources in the HGB area with an alternate method of
control to document and demonstrate conti nuous compliance. This provision provides for operational flexibility to a source.
Section 115.435 sets forth Test Methods are to determine compliance. Among these methods are EPA Test Methods 1 - 4 (40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR ) Part 60, Appendix A) for determining flow rates; Method 24 for determining the volatile or ganic compounds (VOC) content and density of printing inks and related coatings ; Method 25 for determ ining total gaseous nonmethane organic emissions as carbon; and Meth ods 25A or 25B for determining total gaseous organic concentrations using flame ionization or non-dispersive infrared analysis. Test Methods are also in conformance with EPA guideline se ries “Procedures for Certifying Quantity of Volatile Organic Compounds Emitted by Paint, Ink, and Other Coatings, EPA-450/3-84-019.” Performance test procedures are described in 40 CFR 60.444. These provisions are federally
enforceable.

Section 115.436 establishes monitori ng and recordkeeping requirement s an affected source in the HGB area will need to comply with. Among such elements are: maintaining records of VOC contents of all inks, quantity of solvents and i nks used, daily records of the quantity of each ink, installing and maintaining monito rs to continuously measure and record operational parameters of any control device installed (exit gas temper ature, VOC concentration, and capture efficiency protocol), and keeping records at the affected f acility for two years. This section will facilitate inspection and enforcement of the rule. Section 115.439 sets forth the compliance schedu le effective March 1, 2013 for the HGB area
that affected sources will need to adhere to the emission specifications; control requirements; and recordkeeping provisions of this sector. Sections 115.430-439 will provide for controll ing VOC emissions from this sector. We have previously stated that VOC and NOx RACT requirements under the Act are in place for the HGB area for the 1-Hour ozone NAAQS (70 FR 58136, October 5, 2005; and 71 FR 52676,26 September 6, 2006). We are finding that these co ntrol measures are consistent with those described in EPA’s Control Techniques Guidelines for Graphic Arts-Rotogravure and Flexography, (EPA-450/2-78-033 -78/12) recommended controls. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document, the framework desc ribed above, and TCEQ ’s certification, a permissible approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008, that its level of control meets RACT we are proposing that the requirements established in sections 115.430-439 represent
RACT for this sector und er the 8-Hour ozone NAAQS.27  Part 2: Houston Galveston Brazoria (HGB) A. Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)
In the April 2, 2013 (78 FR 19599) rulemaking acti on, we made the finding that Texas has NOx RACT in place for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS within the HGB Area. No further action is
warranted here.28  Conclusion – HGB Part 1 and Part 2 : The EPA had previously approved RACT for VOC and
NOx into Texas’ SIP under the 1-Hour ozone st andard, thus finding that, at that time, these
control measures result in the lowest emissions limitation that a particul ar source is capable of meeting through application of control technology that is reasonably av ailable, considering technological and economic feasibility. On Ap ril 15, 2014 (79 FR 21144) we finalized approval of RACT for all VOC emitting sectors in the HGB Area under the 1997 8-Hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS), except for the newly-issued CTGs and the Flexographic and Rotogravure Printing operations. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document; the framework identified above; and TCEQ’s certification (a permissible approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008 -Final Rule to Implement the 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS) of its RACT we are proposing to approve the 30 TAC Chapter 115 control requirements as meeting RACT for newly-issued CTGs in the HGB 1997 8-
Hour ozone nonattainment area. Therefore, by implementing the 30 TAC Chapter 115 control requirements Texas has the 8-Hour RACT in pl ace for all affected VOC sources in the HGB area. We recommend proposing th eir approval into Texas SIP.29  Part 3: Dallas Fort Worth (DFW)
Effective June 15, 2004, Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, and Rockwall counties were designated nonattainment for the 1997 8-Hour oz one standard. The area
was then classified as moderate nonattainment fo r the standard, with an attainment deadline of June 15, 2010.
This RACT-related rulemaking action will review both the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) for the DFW area. See Parts 3(A), and 4(B) of this TSD for the VOC and NOx reviews, respectively.

A. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) The EPA had previously approved RACT for VOC into Texas’ SIP under the 1-Hour and 8-Hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) on January 14, 2009 (74 FR 1903). The EPA-issued Control Technique Guidelines (CTG) categories (the 2006-2008 issued CTGs) were not included in the January 14, 2009 (74 FR 1903) rulemaking action for the DFW Area, and now we are including the 2006-2008 CTGs he re. We are also proposing approval of the negative declarations for source ca tegories that reportedly do not ex ist or operate in the DFW for
the 1997 8-Hour ozone standard.
The January 17, 2012 submittal as Rule Project No. 2010-016-115-EN; and another January 17, 2012 submittal as Rule Project No. 2010-028-SIP- NR; and Project No. 2010-022-SIP-NR are among the submittals that address the CTG documents EPA issued between 2006 and 2008 with
recommendations for VOC controls on a variet y of sources. Again, none of the submittals mentioned in this TSD contain any CBI materi al. Some of the new CTG recommendations are updates to previously-issued CT G documents and some are recommendations for new categories. The TCEQ evaluated these new CTG documents in its RACT analysis to determine if additional VOC controls were necessary to fulfill RACT re quirements. The following Table B is a list of
these 11 CTG documents.

Table B – CTG Source Categories Issued by EPA in 2006-2008, and Their Corresponding Reference Documents30 Entry # CTG category EPA Reference Documents 1 Flat Wood Paneling Coatings Gr oup II Issued by EPA in 2006, Control Techniques Guidelines for Flat Wood Paneling Coatings, (EPA-453/R-06-004- 2006/09) 2 Flexible Packaging Printing Materials Group II Issued by EPA in 2006, Control Techniques Guidelines for Flexible Package Printing, (EPA-453/R-06-003- 2006/09) 3 Industrial Cleaning Solvents Group II Issued by EPA in 2006, Control Techniques Guidelines for Industrial Cleaning Solvents, (EPA-453/R-06-001- 2006/09 ) 4 Offset Lithographic and Letterpress Printing Group II Issued by EPA in 2006, Control Techniques Guidelines for Offset Lithographic Printing and Letterpress Printing, (EPA-453/R-06-002- 2006/09 ) 5 Large Appliance Coatings Group III Issued by EPA in 2007, Control Techniques Guidelines for Large Appliance Coatings, (EPA 453/R-07-004- 2007/09 ) 6 Metal Furniture Coatings Group III Issued by EPA in 2007, Control Techniques Guidelines for Metal Furniture Coatings, (EPA 453/R-07-005- 2007/09 ) 7 Paper, Film, and Foil Coatings Group III Issued by EPA in 2007, Control Techniques Guidelines for Paper, Film, and Foil Coatings, (EPA 453/R-07-003- 2007/09 ) 8 Auto and Light-Duty Truck Assembly Coatings Group IV Issued by EPA in 2008, Control Techniques Guidelines for Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Assembly Coatings , (EPA 453/R-08- 006- 2008/09) 9 Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials Group IV Issued by EPA in 2008, Control Techniques Guidelines for Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials, (EPA 453/R-08- 004- 2008/09 ) 10 Miscellaneous Industrial Adhesives Group IV Issued by EPA in 2008, Control Techniques Guidelines for Miscellaneous Industrial Adhesives, (EPA 453/R-08-005- 2008/09 ) 11 Miscellaneous Metal and Plastic Parts Coatings Group IV Issued by EPA in 2008, Control Techniques Guidelines for Miscellaneous Metal and Plastic Pa rts Coatings, (EPA 453/R-08-003-2008/09 )31 The corresponding sections of Chapter 115 for each sector (row) identified in Table B above will
be evaluated later in this document.
For what source categories, in the DFW Area , did Texas announce a negative declaration? Texas declared that the Fiberglass Boat Manufact uring Materials Operations, Ship Building and Ship Repair Coating Operations, Leather Tanni ng and Finishing Operations, Surface Coating for Flat Wood Paneling Operations, Vegetable Oil Manufacturing Operations , Letterpress Printing Operations (not the Offset Lithographic), Pl ywood Veneer Dryers Operations, Rubber Tire Manufacturing Operations, and Batc h Processes Operations do not ex ist or are not major sources in the DFW Area. As such, TCEQ does not have to adopt VOC regulations relevant to these source categories at this time for the DFW Area for 1997 8-Hour ozone standard. This approach is in agreement with the 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008 (Final Rule to Implement the 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS). Therefore, we are proposing to approve Texas’ negative declaration for these source categories.
At the State level and as a part of a different rulemaking action (the 2008 ozone NAAQS), TCEQ has started preliminary work for another round of RACT analysis for the DFW Area. Once that work is completed and made available to EPA, and if a major source of these categories is located or operating in the DFW Area, then TC EQ will need to update its negative declaration list, and take appropr iate regulatory measur es for SIP purposes.
What is our review of Texas’ RACT analysis?
Each individual entry (row) from the above Ta ble B is discussed below for DFW area RACT
1 Flat Wood Paneling Coatings Group II Issued by EPA in 2006, Control Techniques Guidelines forFlat Wood Paneling Coatings, (EPA453/R-06-004- 2006/09) No such a major source in HGB Area.

There are no applicable sour ces of VOC located or operati ng in the DFW1997 8-Hour ozone
nonattainment area for the Flat Wood Paneli ng Coatings operations . We are proposing to approve a negative declaration for this sector. Th is approach is permissible within the above identified frame work and is in agreement w ith the 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008 (Final Rule to Implement the 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS). No further evaluation is needed here.32 2 Flexible Packaging Printing Materials Group II Issued by EPA in 2006, Control Techniques Guidelines for Flexible Package Printing, (EPA-453/R-06-003- 2006/09)

Section 115.430 sets forth what sources in the aff ected area are subject to control requirements,
and establishes the terms of definitions.
Section 115.431 states what sources in terms of th eir threshold values are not subject to these requirements.
Section 115.432 establishes what co ntrol requirements are for the a ffected sources. For example; owner or operator of a flexographic printing line shall use either of the following options: low
solvent ink with a volatile frac tion containing 25% by volume or le ss of VOC solvent and 75% by
volume or more of water and exempt solvent; apply high soli ds solvent-borne ink containing 60% by volume or more of nonvolatile material (min us water and exempt solvent); operate a vapor control system to reduce the VOC emissions from an effective cap ture system by at least 90% by weight. See 115.432(a)(1)(A), (B), and (C). Section 115.433 provides for the aff ected sources in the DFW area with an alternate method of
control to document and demonstrate conti nuous compliance. This provision provides for operational flexibility to a source.
Section 115.435 sets forth Test Methods are to determine compliance. Among these methods are EPA Test Methods 1 - 4 (40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR ) Part 60, Appendix A) for determining flow rates; Method 24 for determining the volatile or ganic compounds (VOC) content and density of printing inks and related coatings ; Method 25 for determ ining total gaseous nonmethane organic emissions as carbon; and Meth ods 25A or 25B for determining total gaseous organic concentrations using flame ionizati on or non-dispersive infrared analysis.
Section 115.436 establishes monitori ng and recordkeeping requirement s an affected source in the DFW area will need to comply with. This secti on will facilitate inspecti on and enforcement of
the rule. Section 115.439 sets forth the compliance schedule for the DFW area that affected sources will
need to adhere to the emi ssion specifications; control requirements; and recordkeeping provisions of this sector. Sections 115.430-439 will provide for controll ing VOC emissions from this sector.33 We have previously stated that VOC RACT re quirements under the Act are in place for the DFW area for the 1-Hour ozone and 8-Hour NAAQS (J anuary 14, 2009 (74 FR 1903)). We are finding
that these control measures are consistent wi th those described in EPA’s Control Techniques Guidelines for Flexible Package Printing, (E PA-453/R-06-003-2006/09) r ecommended controls. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document, the framework described above, and TCEQ’s certification, a permissible approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008, that its level of control meets RACT we are proposing that the requirements established in sections 115.430- 439 represent RACT for this sector under the 8-Hour ozone NAAQS.

3 Industrial Cleaning Solvents Group II Issued by EPA in 2006, Control Techniques Guidelines for Industrial Cleaning Solvents, (EPA-453/R-06-001- 2006/09 )

Section 115.460 sets forth what sources in the aff ected area are subject to control requirements
and establishes the terms of definitions.
Section 115.461 states what sources in terms of thei r threshold values (For example; if total use for the property is less than 160 fluid ounces pe r day) are not subject to these requirements.
Section 115.463 sets forth what th e control requirements for affect ed source are. For example; owner or operator shall limit the VOC content of cleaning solutions to: 0.42 pound of VOC per gallon of solution, as applied; or limit the compos ite partial vapor pressure of the cleaning solution
to 8.0 millimeters of merc ury at 20 degrees Celsius ( 68 degrees Fahrenheit). Section 115.464 provides for the aff ected sources in the DFW area with an alternate method of
control to document and demonstrate conti nuous compliance. This provision provides for operational flexibility to a source.
Section 115.465 sets forth Test Methods are to determine compliance. Among these methods are EPA Test Methods 24 ; American Society for Testing and Materials Method D2879, Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure-Temperature Relation ship and Initial Decomposition Temperature of Liquids by Isoteniscope to demons trate compliance with th e partial vapor pressure of the cleaning
solution limit.34 Section 115.468 establishes monitori ng and recordkeeping requirement s an affected source in the DFW area will need to comply with. For example; owner or operator shall install and maintain
control device such that in accordance with design specifications, including: continuous monitoring of the exhaust gas temperature immediat ely downstream of direct-flame incinerators or the gas temperature immediately upstream and downst ream of any catalyst be d; the total amount of volatile organic compounds (VOC ) recovered by carbon adsorpti on or other solvent recovery systems during a calendar month; and continuous mo nitoring of carbon adsorption bed exhaust. See 115.468(a)(1) through (3). This section will facilitate inspection and enforcement of the rule. Section 115.469 sets forth the compliance schedule for the DFW area that affected sources will
need to adhere to the emi ssion specifications; control requirements; and recordkeeping provisions of this sector. The compliance date for this sector is identified as on or after March 1,
2013. Sections 115.460-469 will provide for controll ing VOC emissions from this sector. We have previously stated that VOC RACT re quirements under the Act are in place for the DFW area for the 1-Hour ozone and 8-Hour NAAQS (J anuary 14, 2009 (74 FR 1903)). We are finding
that these control measures are consistent wi th those described in EPA’s Control Techniques
Guidelines for Industrial Clean ing Solvents, (EPA-453/R-06-001- 2006/09 ) recommended controls. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document, the framework described above, and TCEQ’s certification, a permissibl e approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008,
that its level of control meet s RACT we are proposing that the requirements established in sections 115.460-469 represent RACT for this sector under the 8-Hour ozone NAAQS.

4 Offset Lithographic and Letterpress Printing Group II Issued by EPA in 2006, Control Techniques Guidelines for Offset Lithographic Printing and Letterpress Printing, (EPA-453/R-06-002- 2006/09 )

According to TCEQ there are no Letterpress Pr inting sources operating in the DFW Area. EPA acted on the Offset Lithographic portion of th e submittal as RACT under rule project No. 2008- 019-115-EN. See 79 FR 13964 of March 12, 2014. We are proposing to approve a negative declaration for the Letterpress Printing operati ons in the DFW Area. This approach is35 permissible within the above id entified frame work and is in agreement with the 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008 (Final Rule to Implement the 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS). No further evaluation
for this sector is needed here.

5 Large Appliance Coatings Group III Issued by EPA in 2007, Control Techniques Guidelines for Large Appliance Coatings, (EPA 453/R-07-004- 2007/09 )

Section 115.450 sets forth what sources in the aff ected area are subject to control requirements,
and establishes the terms of definitions.
Section 115.451 states what sources in terms of their threshold values (For example; surface coating processes on a property that, when uncontrolled, will emit a combined weight of VOC of less than 3.0 pounds per hour an d 15 pounds in any co nsecutive 24-hour peri od; or emit, when uncontrolled, a combined weight of VOC of le ss than 100 pounds in any consecutive 24-hour period) are not subject to these requirements. Section 115.453 sets forth what the control requi rements for affected source are. For large appliance coatings the affected source will need to meet the limits established in Figure: 30 TAC §115.453(a)(1)(A) Tables 1 and 2. If a coating me ets more than one coati ng type definition, then the coating with the least st ringent VOC limit applies.

Section 115.454 provides for the aff ected sources in the DFW area with an alternate method of
control to document and demonstrate conti nuous compliance. This provision provides for operational flexibility to a source.
Section 115.455 sets forth Test Methods are to determine compliance. Among these methods are
EPA Test Methods Method 24 fo r determining VOC limit; ASTM Test Methods D1186-06.01, D1200-06.01, D3794-06.01, D2832-69, D1644-75, and D3960-81; and additiona l test procedures described in 40 CFR §60.446 (as amended through October 17, 2000 (65 FR 61761)). Adoption of
these methods will facilitat e compliance determination.
Section 115.458 establishes monitori ng and recordkeeping requirement s an affected source in the DFW area will need to comply with. The owner or operator shall install and maintain monitors to accurately measure and record operational parameters of all required control devices to ensure the36 proper functioning of those devices in accord ance with design specifications. Among these parameters, as applicable, are: continuous moni toring of the exhaust gas temperature immediately
downstream of direct-flame incinerators or the gas temperature i mmediately upstream and downstream of any catalyst bed; the total amount of VOC recovered by ca rbon adsorption or other solvent recovery systems during a calendar month; co ntinuous monitoring of carbon adsorption bed exhaust; and appropriate operating parameters fo r capture systems and co ntrol devices. For recordkeeping the owner or operator will need to maintain records of the testing data or the material safety data sheets (MSDS) . Furthermore, records must be maintained of the quantity and type of each coating and solvent consumed during the specified averaging period if any of the coatings, as delivered to the coating applicati on system, exceed the applic able VOC limits. Such
records must be sufficient to cal culate the applicable weighted average of VOC content for all coatings. Records must be mainta ined a minimum of two years and be made available upon request to authorized representatives of the executive director, the USEPA, or any local air pollution agency with jurisdiction. This provision will assist with compliance determination and
enforcement of the rule. Section 115.459 sets forth the compliance schedule for the DFW area that affected sources will
need to adhere to the emi ssion specifications; control requirements; and recordkeeping provisions of this sector. The ow ner or operator of a surface coa ting process shall comply with these requirements on or after March 1, 2013. Sections 115.450-459 will provide for controll ing VOC emissions from this sector. We have previously stated that VOC RACT re quirements under the Act are in place for the DFW area for the 1-Hour ozone and 8-Hour NAAQS (J anuary 14, 2009 (74 FR 1903)). We are finding
that these control measures are consistent wi th those described in EPA’s Control Techniques Guidelines for Large Appliance Coatings, (EPA 453/R-07-0 04- 2007/09) recommended controls. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document, the framework described above, and TCEQ’s certification, a permissible approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008, that its level of control meets RACT we are proposing that the requirements established in sections 115.450- 459 represent RACT for this sector under the 8-Hour ozone NAAQS.37 6 Metal Furniture Coatings Group III Issued by EPA in 2007, Control Techniques Guidelines for Metal Furniture Coatings, (EPA 453/R-07-005- 2007/09 )

Section 115.450 sets forth what sources in the aff ected area are subject to control requirements,
and establishes the terms of definitions.
Section 115.451 states what sources in terms of their threshold values (For example; surface coating processes on a property that, when uncontrolled, will emit a combined weight of VOC of less than 3.0 pounds per hour an d 15 pounds in any co nsecutive 24-hour peri od; or emit, when uncontrolled, a combined weight of VOC of le ss than 100 pounds in any consecutive 24-hour period) are not subject to these requirements. Section 115.453 sets forth what the control requi rements for affected source are. For metal furniture the affected source will need to meet the limits established in Figure: 30 TAC §115.453(a)(1)(B) Tables 1 and 2. If a coating meets more th an one coating type definition, then the coating with the least stringent VOC limit applies. If a coatin g does not meet a specific coating type definition, then it can be assumed to be a general-use coating and the VOC limit for general coating applies. Section 115.454 provides for the aff ected sources in the DFW area with an alternate method of
control to document and demonstrate conti nuous compliance. This provision provides for operational flexibility to a source.
Section 115.455 sets forth Test Methods are to determine compliance. Among these methods are
EPA Test Methods Method 24 fo r determining VOC limit; ASTM Test Methods D1186-06.01, D1200-06.01, D3794-06.01, D2832-69, D1644-75, and D3960-81; and additiona l test procedures described in 40 CFR §60.446 (as amended through October 17, 2000 (65 FR 61761)). Adoption of
these methods will facilitat e compliance determination.
Section 115.458 establishes monitori ng and recordkeeping requirement s an affected source in the DFW area will need to comply with. The owner or operator shall install and maintain monitors to accurately measure and record operational parameters of all required control devices to ensure the proper functioning of those devices in accord ance with design specifications. Among these parameters, as applicable, are: continuous moni toring of the exhaust gas temperature immediately
downstream of direct-flame incinerators or the gas temperature i mmediately upstream and downstream of any catalyst bed; the total amount of VOC recovered by ca rbon adsorption or other38 solvent recovery systems during a calendar month; co ntinuous monitoring of carbon adsorption bed exhaust; and appropriate operating parameters fo r capture systems and co ntrol devices. For recordkeeping the owner or operator will need to maintain records of the testing data or the MSDS. Furthermore, records must be ma intained of the quantity and type of each coating and solvent consumed during the specified averaging period if any of the coatings, as delivered to the coating application system, exceed the app licable VOC limits. Such records mu st be sufficient to calculate the applicable weighted average of VOC content for all coatings. Records must be maintained a minimum of two years and be made available upon request to authorized representatives of the executive director, the USEPA, or any local air po llution agency with jurisdiction. This provision will assist with compliance determin ation and enforcement of the rule. Section 115.459 sets forth the compliance schedule for the DFW area that affected sources will
need to adhere to the emi ssion specifications; control requirements; and recordkeeping provisions of this sector. The ow ner or operator of a surface coa ting process shall comply with these requirements on or after March 1, 2013. Sections 115.450-459 will provide for controll ing VOC emissions from this sector. We have previously stated that VOC RACT re quirements under the Act are in place for the DFW area for the 1-Hour ozone and 8-Hour NAAQS (J anuary 14, 2009 (74 FR 1903)). We are finding
that these control measures are consistent wi th those described in EPA’s Control Techniques Guidelines for Metal Furniture Coatings, (EPA 453/R-07-005- 2007/09 ) recommended controls. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document, the framework described above, and TCEQ’s certification, a permissible approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008, that its level of control meets RACT we are proposing that the requirements established in sections 115.450- 459 represent RACT for this sector under the 8-Hour ozone NAAQS.

7 Paper, Film, and Foil Coatings Group III Issued by EPA in 2007, Control Techniques Guidelines for Paper, Film, and Foil Coatings, (EPA 453/R-07-003- 2007/09 )

Section 115.422(7) sets forth the c ontrol requirements spec ific to the paper, film, and foil coating processes in the DFW area so that starting March 1, 2013 the owner or operator of a paper surface39 coating line must implement certain work practices to limit VOC emissions from storage, mixing, and handling of cleaning and cleaning-related waste materials. Among these work practices are: all VOC-containing cleaning mate rials must be stored in closed Containers; mixing and storage containers used for VOC-containing materials must be kept closed at all times except when depositing or removing these mate rials; spills of VOC-containing cleaning materials must be minimized; VOC-containing cleaning materials must be conveyed from one location to another in closed containers or pipes; and VOC emissions from the cleaning of storage, mixing , and conveying equipment must be minimized.
Section 115.450 sets forth what sources in the aff ected area are subject to control requirements,
and establishes the terms of definitions.
Section 115.451 states what sources in terms of their threshold values (For example; surface coating processes on a property that, when uncontrolled, will emit a combined weight of VOC of less than 3.0 pounds per hour an d 15 pounds in any co nsecutive 24-hour peri od; or emit, when uncontrolled, a combined weight of VOC of le ss than 100 pounds in any consecutive 24-hour period) are not subject to these requirements.
Section 115.453 sets forth what the control requirements for affected source are. For paper, film, and foil surface coating the affected source will need to meet the limits established in Figure: 30 TAC §115.453(a)(4). If a coating meets more than one coatin g type definition, then the coating with the least stringent VOC limi t applies. If a coating does not meet a specific coating type definition, then it can be assumed to be a general-use coating and the VOC limit for general coating applies. Section 115.454 provides for the aff ected sources in the DFW area with an alternate method of
control to document and demonstrate conti nuous compliance. This provision provides for operational flexibility to a source.
Section 115.455 sets forth Test Methods are to determine compliance. Among these methods are EPA Test Method 24 for determining VOC limit; ASTM Test Met hods D1186-06.01, D1200- 06.01, D3794-06.01, D2832-69, D1644-75, and D3 960-81; and additiona l test procedures described in 40 CFR §60.446 (as amended through October 17, 2000 (65 FR 61761)). Adoption of
these methods will facilitat e compliance determination.
Section 115.458 establishes monitori ng and recordkeeping requirement s an affected source in the DFW area will need to comply with. The owner or operator shall install and maintain monitors to40 accurately measure and record operational parameters of all required control devices to ensure the proper functioning of those devices in accord ance with design specifications. Among these parameters, as applicable, are: continuous moni toring of the exhaust gas temperature immediately
downstream of direct-flame incinerators or the gas temperature i mmediately upstream and downstream of any catalyst bed; the total amount of VOC recovered by ca rbon adsorption or other solvent recovery systems during a calendar month; co ntinuous monitoring of carbon adsorption bed exhaust; and appropriate operating parameters for capture systems an d control devices. Recordkeeping provisions require the owner or operator will need to maintain records of the testing data or the MSDS. Furthermore, records must be maintained of the quantity and type of each coating and solvent consumed during the specified averaging period if any of the coatings, as delivered to the coating applica tion system, exceed the applicable VOC limits. Such records must be sufficient to calculate the applicable weighted average of VOC content for all coatings. Records must be maintained a minimum of two years and be made available upon request to authorized representatives of the executive director, the USEPA, or any local ai r pollution agency with jurisdiction. This provision will assist with compliance determination and enforcement of the
rule. Section 115.459 sets forth the compliance schedule for the DFW area that affected sources will
need to adhere to the emi ssion specifications; control requirements; and recordkeeping provisions of this sector. The ow ner or operator of a surface coa ting process shall comply with these requirements on or after March 1, 2013. Sections 115.422(7) and 115.450-459 will provide for controlling VOC emissions from this

sector. We have previously stated that VOC RACT re quirements under the Act are in place for the DFW area for the 1-Hour ozone and 8-Hour NAAQS (J anuary 14, 2009 (74 FR 1903)). We are finding
that these control measures are consistent wi th those described in EPA’s Control Techniques Guidelines for Paper, Film, and Foil Co atings, (EPA 453/R-07-003-2007/09) recommended controls. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document, the framework described above, and TCEQ’s certification, a permissibl e approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008,
that its level of control meet s RACT we are proposing that the requirements established in sections 115.422(7) and 115.450-459 represent RACT for this sector under the 8-Hour ozone NAAQS.41 8 Auto and Light-Duty Truck Assembly Coatings Group IV Issued by EPA in 2008, Control Techniques Guidelines for Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Assembly Coatings , (EPA 453/R-08- 006- 2008/09)

Section 115.450 sets forth what sources in the aff ected area are subject to control requirements,
and establishes the terms of definitions.
Section 115.451 states what sources in terms of their threshold values (For example; surface coating processes on a property that, when uncontrolled, will emit a combined weight of VOC of less than 3.0 pounds per hour an d 15 pounds in any co nsecutive 24-hour peri od; or emit, when uncontrolled, a combined weight of VOC of le ss than 100 pounds in any consecutive 24-hour period) are not subject to these requirements.
Section 115.453 sets forth what th e control requirements for affect ed source are. For auto and light-duty truck assembly coatings processes the affected source will need to meet the low VOC coatings limits established in Figure 30 TAC §115.453(a)(3). Section 115.454 provides for the aff ected sources in the DFW area with an alternate method of
control to document and demonstrate conti nuous compliance. This provision provides for operational flexibility to a source.
Section 115.455 sets forth Test Methods are to determine compliance. Among these methods are EPA Test Method 24 for determining VOC limit; ASTM Test Met hods D1186-06.01, D1200- 06.01, D3794-06.01, D2832-69, D1644-75, and D3 960-81; and additiona l test procedures described in 40 CFR §60.446 (as amended through October 17, 2000 (65 FR 61761)). Adoption of
these methods will facilitat e compliance determination.
Section 115.458 establishes monitori ng and recordkeeping requirement s an affected source in the DFW area will need to comply with. The owner or operator shall install and maintain monitors to accurately measure and record operational parameters of all required control devices to ensure the proper functioning of those devices in accord ance with design specifications. Among these parameters, as applicable, are: continuous moni toring of the exhaust gas temperature immediately
downstream of direct-flame incinerators or the gas temperature i mmediately upstream and downstream of any catalyst bed; the total amount of VOC recovered by ca rbon adsorption or other42 solvent recovery systems during a calendar month; co ntinuous monitoring of carbon adsorption bed exhaust; and appropriate operating parameters for capture systems an d control devices. Recordkeeping provisions require the owner or operator will need to maintain records of the testing data or the MSDS. Furthermore, records must be maintained of the quantity and type of each coating and solvent consumed during the specified averaging period if any of the coatings, as delivered to the coating applica tion system, exceed the applicable VOC limits. Such records must be sufficient to calculate the applicable weighted average of VOC content for all coatings. Records must be maintained a minimum of two years and be made available upon request to authorized representatives of the executive director, the USEPA, or any local ai r pollution agency with jurisdiction. This provision will assist with compliance determination and enforcement of the
rule. Section 115.459 sets forth the compliance schedule for the DFW area that affected sources will
need to adhere to the emi ssion specifications; control requirements; and recordkeeping provisions of this sector. The ow ner or operator of a surface coa ting process shall comply with these requirements on or after March 1, 2013. Sections 115.450-459 will provide for controll ing VOC emissions from this sector. We have previously stated that VOC RACT re quirements under the Act are in place for the DFW area for the 1-Hour ozone and 8-Hour NAAQS (J anuary 14, 2009 (74 FR 1903)). We are finding
that these control measures are consistent wi th those described in EPA’s Control Techniques Guidelines for Auto and Light Duty truck Assembly (EPA 453/R-08- 006- 2008/09) recommended controls. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document, the framework described above, and TCEQ’s certifi cation, a permissible approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008, that its level of control meet s RACT we are proposing that the requirements
established in sections 115.450- 459 represent RACT for this s ector under the 8-Hour ozone NAAQS.

9 Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials Group IV Issued by EPA in 2008, Control Techniques Guidelines for Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials, (EPA 453/R-08- 004- 2008/09 )43 There are no applicable sour ces of VOC located or operati ng in the DFW 1997 8-Hour ozone nonattainment area for the Fiberglass Boat Manu facturing Materials sector. We are proposing to approve a negative declaration for this sector. Th is approach is permissible within the above identified frame work and is in agreement w ith the 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008 (Final Rule to Implement the 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS). No further evaluation is needed here.

10 Miscellaneous Industrial Adhesives Group IV Issued by EPA in 2008, Control Techniques Guidelines for Miscellaneous Industrial Adhesives, (EPA 453/R-08-005- 2008/09 )

Section 115.470 sets forth what sources in the aff ected area are subject to control requirements,
and establishes the terms of definitions. Section 115.471 states what sources (For exampl e; processes using adhesives and adhesive primers that are supplied to the ma nufacturer in containers with a net volume of 16 ounces or less or a net weight of 1.0 p ound or less; or adhesives or adhesive primers being tested or evaluated in any research and development, qua lity assurance, or analytical laboratory) are not subject to these requirements.
Section 115.473 sets forth what the control requirements for affected source are. These limits are based on the daily weighted average of all adhe sives or adhesive primers delivered to the application system each day. If an adhesive or adhe sive primer is used to bond dissimilar substrates together, then the applicable substrate category w ith the least stringent VOC content limit applies. The owner or operator of an affected source will need to meet the limits established in Figure: 30 TAC §115.473(a), Tables 1, 2, and 3. As an alternative, the owne r or operator may operate a vapor control system capable of achieving an overall control efficiency of 85% of the VOC emissions from adhesives and adhesive primers. Section 115.474 provides for the aff ected sources in the DFW area with an alternate method of
control to document and demonstrate conti nuous compliance. This provision provides for operational flexibility to a source.
Section 115.475 sets forth Test Methods and test ing requirements are to determine compliance. Among these methods are EPA Test Method 24, Methods 1 - 4, Method 25, Method 25A or 25B. Compliance with the VOC co ntent limits for reactiv e adhesives must be de termined using 40 CFR44 Part 63, Subpart PPPP, Appendix A, (as amended through April 24, 2007 (72 FR 20237)). In addition, the owner or operator shall measure the capture efficiency using the applicable procedures outlined in 40 CFR §52.741, Subpart O, Appendix B (as amende d through October 21, 1996 (61 FR 54559)). These procedures are: Pr ocedure T-Criteria for and Verification of a Permanent or Temporary Total Enclosure; Proced ure L - VOC Input; Proce dure G.2 - Captured VOC Emissions (Dilution Technique); Procedure F.1 - Fugitive VOC Emis sions from Temporary Enclosures; and Procedure F.2 - Fugitive VOC Emissions from Building Enclosures.

Section 115.478 establishes monitori ng and recordkeeping requirement s an affected source in the DFW area will need to comply with. The owner or operator shall install and maintain monitors to accurately measure and record operational parameters of all required control devices to ensure the proper functioning of those devices in accordan ce with design specifi cations. Among these parameters, as applicable, are: continuous moni toring of the exhaust gas temperature immediately
downstream of direct-flame incinerators or the gas temperature i mmediately upstream and downstream of any catalyst bed; the total amount of VOC recovered by ca rbon adsorption or other solvent recovery systems during a calendar month; and continuous monito ring of carbon adsorption
bed exhaust. The owner or operator shall maintain records of the testing data or the MSDS to comply with the approve d test methods and testing requirements.
Records must be sufficient to demonstrate c ontinuous compliance with the VOC limits. The owner or operator of an app lication process claiming an exem ption must maintain records
sufficient to demonstrate contin uous compliance with the applicable exemption criteria; and must maintain records of any testing conducted at an affected facility. Records must be maintained a minimum of two years and made available upon request to author ized representatives of TCEQ, USEPA, or any local air pollution agency with jurisdiction. This provision will assist with compliance determination and enforcement of the rule. Section 115.479 sets forth the compliance schedule for the DFW area that affected sources will
need to adhere to the emi ssion specifications; control requirements; and recordkeeping provisions of this sector. The ow ner or operator of a surface coa ting process shall comply with these requirements on or after March 1, 2013. Sections 115.470-479 will provide for controll ing VOC emissions from this sector.45 We have previously stated that VOC RACT re quirements under the Act are in place for the DFW area for the 1-Hour ozone and 8-Hour NAAQS (J anuary 14, 2009 (74 FR 1903)). We are finding
that these control measures are consistent wi th those described in EPA’s Control Techniques
Guidelines for Miscellaneous Industr ial Adhesives, (EPA 453/R-08-005-2008/09 ) recommended controls. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document, the framework described above, and TCEQ’s certification, a permissibl e approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008,
that its level of control meet s RACT we are proposing that the requirements established in sections 115.470-479 represent RACT for this sector under the 8-Hour ozone NAAQS.

11 Miscellaneous Metal and Plastic Parts Coatings Group IV Issued by EPA in 2008, Control Techniques Guidelines for Miscellaneous Metal and Plastic Pa rts Coatings, (EPA 453/R-08-003-2008/09 )

Section 115.427(a)(8) specifi es that for exemption purposes for miscellaneous metal and plastic parts coatings sector in the DFW area a designated on-site maintenance shop is an area at a site where used miscellaneous metal parts or products ar e re-coated on a routine basis. This provision will assist with comp liance determination.
Section 115.450 sets forth what sources in the aff ected area are subject to control requirements,
and establishes the terms of definitions.
Section 115.451 states what sources in terms of their threshold values (For example; surface coating processes on a property that, when uncontrolled, will emit a combined weight of VOC of less than 3.0 pounds per hour an d 15 pounds in any co nsecutive 24-hour peri od; or emit, when uncontrolled, a combined weight of VOC of le ss than 100 pounds in any consecutive 24-hour period) are not subject to these requirements.
Section 115.453 sets forth what the control requirements for affected source are. For miscellaneous metal parts and products coatings the affected source will need to meet the limits established in Figure: 30 TAC§11 5.453(a)(1)(C), Tables 1 and 2. For miscellaneous plastic parts and products coatings the affected source will need to meet the limits established in Figure: 30 TAC§115.453(a)(1)(D), Tables 1 and 2. If a coat ing meets more than one coating type definition, then the coating with the least stringent VOC limit applies. If a coating does not meet a specific46 coating type definition, then it can be assumed to be a general- use coating and the VOC limit for general coating applies. Section 115.454 provides for the aff ected sources in the DFW area with an alternate method of
control to document and demonstrate conti nuous compliance. This provision provides for operational flexibility to a source.
Section 115.455 sets forth Test Methods are to determine compliance. Among these methods are
EPA Test Methods Method 24 fo r determining VOC limit; ASTM Test Methods D1186-06.01, D1200-06.01, D3794-06.01, D2832-69, D1644-75, and D3960-81; and additiona l test procedures described in 40 CFR §60.446 (as amended through October 17, 2000 (65 FR 61761)). Adoption of
these methods will facilitat e compliance determination.
Section 115.458 establishes monitori ng and recordkeeping requirement s an affected source in the DFW area will need to comply with. The owner or operator shall install and maintain monitors to accurately measure and record operational parameters of all required control devices to ensure the proper functioning of those devices in accord ance with design specifications. Among these parameters, as applicable, are: continuous moni toring of the exhaust gas temperature immediately
downstream of direct-flame incinerators or the gas temperature i mmediately upstream and downstream of any catalyst bed; the total amount of VOC recovered by ca rbon adsorption or other solvent recovery systems during a calendar month; co ntinuous monitoring of carbon adsorption bed exhaust; and appropriate operating parameters for capture systems an d control devices. Recordkeeping provisions require the owner or operator will need to maintain records of the testing data or the MSDS. Furthermore, records must be maintained of the quantity and type of each coating and solvent consumed during the specified averaging period if any of the coatings, as delivered to the coating applica tion system, exceed the applicable VOC limits. Such records must be sufficient to calculate the applicable weighted average of VOC content for all coatings. Records must be maintained a minimum of two years and be made available upon request to authorized representatives of the executive director, the USEPA, or any local ai r pollution agency with jurisdiction. This provision will assist with compliance determination and enforcement of the
rule. Section 115.459 sets forth the compliance schedule for the DFW area that affected sources will
need to adhere to the emi ssion specifications; control requirements; and recordkeeping47 provisions of this sector. The ow ner or operator of a surface coa ting process shall comply with these requirements on or after March 1, 2013.

Sections 115. 427(a)(8) and 115.451-459 will provide for controlling VOC emissions from this

sector. We have previously stated that VOC RACT re quirements under the Act are in place for the DFW area for the 1-Hour ozone and 8-Hour NAAQS (J anuary 14, 2009 (74 FR 1903)). We are finding
that these control measures are consistent wi th those described in EPA’s Control Techniques
Guidelines for Miscellaneous Metal and Pl astic Parts Coatings, (EPA 453/R-08-003-2008/09 ) recommended controls. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document, the framework described above, and TCEQ’s certifi cation, a permissible approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008, that its level of control meet s RACT we are proposing that the requirements
established in sections 115. 427(a)(8) and 115.451-459 represent RA CT for this sector under the 8-Hour ozone NAAQS.

Flexographic and Rotogravure Printing Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Existing Stationary Sources – Volume VIII: Graphic Arts-Rotogravure and Flexography, (EPA-450/2-78-033 -78/12)

The Flexographic and Rotogravure Printing sector was not specifica lly identified as an individual
sector. This sector is reviewed here, instead.
Section 115.430 sets forth what sources in the aff ected area are subject to control requirements,
and establishes the terms of definitions.
Section 115.431 states what sources in terms of th eir threshold values are not subject to these requirements.
Section 115.432 establishes what co ntrol requirements are for the a ffected sources. For example; a flexi package printing owner or operator has a daily weighted average limit of 0.16 pounds of VOC per pound of coating applie d. This requirement can obtai ned through use of low VOC coatings or a combination of coatings and opera tion of a vapor control system. The vapor control system shall achieve at least 80% overall cont rol efficiency by weight. Equation 30 TAC48 115.432(c)(3) shall be used to determine the minimu m overall control effici ency. This section will provide for VOC control mechanisms. Section 115.433 provides for the aff ected sources in the DFW area with an alternate method of
control to document and demonstrate conti nuous compliance. This provision provides for operational flexibility to a source.
Section 115.435 sets forth Test Methods are to determine compliance. Among these methods are EPA Test Methods 1 - 4 (40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR ) Part 60, Appendix A) for determining flow rates; Method 24 for determining the volatile or ganic compounds (VOC) content and density of printing inks and related coatings ; Method 25 for determ ining total gaseous nonmethane organic emissions as carbon; and Meth ods 25A or 25B for determining total gaseous organic concentrations using flame ionization or non-dispersive infrared analysis. Test Methods are also in conformance with EPA guideline se ries “Procedures for Certifying Quantity of Volatile Organic Compounds Emitted by Pain t, Ink, and Other Coatings, EPA-450/3-84-019. Performance test procedures are described in 40 CFR 60.444. These provisions are federally
enforceable.

Section 115.436 establishes monitori ng and recordkeeping requirement s an affected source in the DFW area will need to comply with. Among such elements are: maintaining records of VOC contents of all inks, quantity of solvents and i nks used, daily records of the quantity of each ink, installing and maintaining monito rs to continuously measure and record operational parameters of any control device installed (exit gas temper ature, VOC concentration, and capture efficiency protocol), and keeping records at the affected f acility for two years. This section will facilitate inspection and enforcement of the rule. Section 115.439 sets forth the compliance schedu le effective March 1, 2013 for the DFW area
that affected sources will need to adhere to the emission specifications; control requirements; and recordkeeping provisions of this sector. Sections 115.430-439 will provide for controll ing VOC emissions from this sector. We have previously stated that VOC and NOx RACT requirements under the Act are in place for the DFW area (moderate) for the 8-Hour ozone NAAQS (January 14, 2009 (74 FR 1903) rulemaking action). We are finding that these co ntrol measures are consistent with those described in EPA’s Control Techniques Guidelines for Graphic Arts-Rotogravure and49 Flexography, (EPA-450/2-78-033 -78/12) recommended controls. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document, the framework desc ribed above, and TCEQ ’s certification, a permissible approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008, that its level of control meets RACT we are proposing that the requirements established in sections 115.430-439 represent RACT for this sector for the DFW (s erious) for the 8-Hour ozone NAAQS.

Major Non-CTG sources of VOC in the DFW area: As a part of its attainment demonstration plan package, Texas made a list of major point sources
in the DFW 8-Hour ozone nonattainment area fr om its emission inventory for sources emitting 25 or higher tpy of VOC. This listing is not only consistent, but more stringent than Section 182(c) threshold limit for serious areas (for seriou s areas, the major source threshold is set at emitting or having the potential to emit 50 tpy of VOCs). See Pages 31 through 51, Table F-4, Appendix F of the 2010-022-SIP-NR concerning DFW attainment de monstration plan. Also see
the docket ID No. EPA-R06-OAR -2012-0098 at www. regulations.gov.
We have shown a sample portion of the Table F-4 entries below for illustration purposes.

RN Source Account Company Name SIC Cod
e Source Description Emissi
ons (tpy) RACT Determination

RN102595816 DB1690G Dallas Semiconduct

or 3674 Semiconductors and Related Devices 36.0 §115.120 -115.129

RN102000924 DB4237J City of Irving 4953 Refuse Systems * §115.152 - §115.159 * No reported emissions in 2008.
Table F-4 lists the registration number, em ission source account number, company name,
standard industrial classificati on (SIC) code, a brief description of the source, and the reported annual emissions in tpy. Most major stationary emission sources in the DFW 8-Hour ozone
nonattainment area are controlled by source specific state rules th at fulfill RACT requirements, or are controlled by standards that meet or ex ceed what would otherwise be considered RACT. TCEQ’s certification that its control measures result in the lowest emissions limitation that a particular source is capable of meeting thr ough application of control technology that is reasonably available, considering technologica l and economic feasibility, is a permissible50 approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008. We are have reviewed these controls and their requirements, and agree with their approach a nd determination. We are thus, proposing that its level of control for Chapter 117 meets RACT fo r major Non-CTG sources of VOC in the DFW area, and recommend their a pproval into Texas SIP.51  Part 4: Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) B. Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)
Moderate: The DFW 8-Hour ozone nonattainment area was in itially classified as moderate under the 1997 8-Hour ozone NAAQS. See the January 14, 2009 (74 FR 1903) rulemaking action. In addition, the December 3, 2008 (73 FR 73562) rulemaking action approved the 30 TAC Chapter 117 revision into the Texas SIP (the 2008 NOx rule approval).

In the December 3, 2008 (73 FR 73562) rulemaki ng action, we approved, among other things, the Emission Specifications for the Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT), Section 117.105, into the Texas SIP.

The 2008 NOx rule approval also established a co mpliance schedule to bring major sources in the DFW area into compliance unde r the 8-Hour ozone standard. See Table 12 at 73 FR 73571, also depicted below.

Source Compliance Date Additional Information Citation

Major, D/FW Install all NOx abatement equipment by no later than May 30, 2007 Increment of Progress (IOP) requirement 117.9030(a)(1)52 Source Compliance Date Additional Information Citation

Major, D/FW Submit initial control plan per 117.450 by no later than June 1, 2008. 8-hour attainment demonstration requirement

117.9030(b) Comply with emissions requirements by no later than March 1, 2009 when source subject to 117.410(b)(1), (2), (4), (5), (6), (7)(A), (10), and (14). Diesel and dual-fuel engines comply with testing and hours of operation for testing and maintenance by no later than March 1, 2009. Gas turbines or IC engines claiming run time exemption comply with the run time requirements by no later than March 1, 2009. D/FW Submit initial control plan per 117.1350 by no later than June 1, 2008. Utility electric generation sources 117.9130(a)(1) and (2)

Comply with all other requirements by no later than March 1, 2009.

The compliance dates for above sources are consiste nt with the SIP due date set forth in 40 CFR 51.912 (a)(3).
In addition, to the above source categories, Te xas adopted emission limits for process heaters larger than 40 MMBtu/hr, lime kilns, incinera tors, gas-fired curing ove ns, gas-fired ovens and heaters, and gas-fired dryers. See section 117.410. Section 117.410 has b een approved into the Texas SIP. See December 3, 2008 (73 FR 73562). Thes e sources were required to comply with the compliance schedule of as soon as pr acticable but no later than March 1, 2010. The53 compliance date of March 1, 2010 for these source categories is now consis tent with the RACT implementation SIP due date set forth in 40 CFR 51.912 (a)(3).
As a part of its attainment demonstration plan, Texas made a list of major point sources in the DFW 8-Hour ozone nonattainment area from its emission inventory for sources emitting 50 or higher tpy of NOx. This listing is not only consistent, but more st ringent than Section 182(b) of the Act requirement for moderate areas. Also, se e Pages J-15 through J-19, Table J-2, Appendix J of that submittal (EPA docket ID N o. EPA–R06–OAR–2007–0524, TCEQ Project No. 2006- 013-SIP-NR). The attainment demonstration pl an for the DFW area was published on January 14, 2009 (74 FR 1903). See EPA docket ID No. EPA–R06–OAR–2007–0524 at www.regulations.gov.
We have shown a sample portion of the Table J-2 entries below for illustration purposes.

Source Account Company Name SIC Code Source Description Emissions (tpy) RACT Determination

DF0001B ACME Brick Company 3251 Brick Manufacturing 57.69 NOx emissions from brick kilns are covered by rules satisfying RACT in §117.410(b)(7).
DB0384A Garland Municipal Power and Light 4911 Electric Generation, Natural Gas, >100 MMBtu/hr 67.87 NOx emissions from utility electric generation are covered by rules satisfying RACT in §117.1310.

Table J-2 lists the emission source account num ber, company name, standard industrial classification (SIC) code, a brief description of the s ource, and the reported annual emissions in tpy. Most major stationary emission sources in the DFW 8-Hour ozone nonattainment area are controlled by source specific state rules that fu lfill RACT requirements, or are controlled by
standards that meet or exceed what would othe rwise be considered RACT. See the preamble to the rule project numbers 2006- 034-117-EN, and 2006-013-SIP-NR.
On a separate, yet related matter it is noteworthy to mention that the latest revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 117 concerned minor sources and the c ontrol requirements of th e lean burn engines (fired on landfill gas, or bio-gas), and the lo w temperature drying ovens and curing ovens. Upon review, both of these revisions were approved on May 6, 2013 ( 78 FR 26300). This particular54 action indicated the non-interfe rence of revisions to 30 TA C Chapter 117 with the DFW attainment plan.
TCEQ’s certification that its control measures result in the lowest emissions limitation that a particular source is capable of meeting thr ough application of control technology that is reasonably available, considering technologica l and economic feasibility, is a permissible approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008. We are have reviewed these controls and their compliance schedule, and agree wi th their approach and determ ination. We are thus, proposing that its level of control for Chapter 117 meet s RACT for a moderate area, and recommend their approval into Texas SIP.

Serious:

The DFW 8-Hour ozone nonattainment area is cu rrently classified as serious under the 1997 8- Hour ozone NAAQS, see 75 FR 79302, December 20, 2010. According to EPA’s Final Rule to Implement the Eight-Hour Ozone NAAQS (40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §51.912, November 29, 2005), a state contai ning areas classified as mode rate nonattainment and above must submit a SIP revision demonstrating that its current rules fulfill the RACT requirements for all control techniques guidelin es (CTG) emission source cate gories and all non-CTG major sources of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC). The major source
threshold for serious nonattainment areas is 50 t ons per year (tpy) or more of either NOx or VOC. Appendix F of the SIP submittal 2010-022-S IP-NR provides State’s analysis of the sources and the applicable rules to demonstrate th at the state is fulfilling the RACT requirements
for the DFW area. With respect to NOx RACT for a serious area, see the revisions to the Texas SIP “Dallas Fort Worth Attainment Demonstration State Implem entation Plan Revision for the 1997 Eight-Hour Ozone Standard (2010-022-SIP- NR)” also available at http://www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/sip/dfw_r evisions.html (URL dated May 1, 2014). As a part of this plan, TCEQ in its Appendix F titled “Reasonably Ava ilable Control Technology Analysis” made a list of major point sources in the DFW 8-Hour ozone nonattainment area based on its emission inventory for sources emitting 25 or higher tpy of NOx. This listing is not only consistent, but more stringent than the Secti on 182(c) requirement fo r a serious area. TCEQ
included sources with emissions limits below the 50 tpy threshold level for a serious area to55 make sure all sources were properly included and none was left out. TCEQ in its Table F-1 lists the corresponding State Rules Addressing NOx RACT Requirements and EPA Reference Documents. Furthermore, in Table F-3 Texas lists the corresponding State Rules Addressing NOx RACT Requirements for Major Emission S ources in the DFW Area. Table F-3 includes source’s registration number, emission source acc ount number, company name, SIC code, a brief description of the source, and the reported annual emissions in tpy. Most major stationary
emission sources in the DFW 8-Ho ur ozone nonattainment area are controlled by source specific state rules that fulfill RACT requirements, or are controlled by standards that meet or exceed
what would otherwise be considered RACT. See pages 20 through 30 of appendix F from the 2010-022-SIP-NR submittal for a comp lete listing. We have shown a sample portion of the Table F-3 entries below for illustration purposes.

RN Account Company SIC SIC Description Annual tpy Rules addressing
RACT

RN105093512 PCA007G Enbridge G&P North Texas LP 1321 Natural Gas Liquids 30.9 §117.400- §117.456

RN102336906 TA0353G Extex Laporte LP 4911 Electric Services 30.0 §117.1300- §117.1356

RN100542232 ED0240J Waste Management of Texas, Inc. 4953 Refuse Systems 42.9 §117.400- §117.456

As a part of the noninterference demonstration and modified failure to attain Texas adopted revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 117 that EPA approved into the SIP on May 6, 2013 (78 FR 26251). For DFW RACT see sectio n 4.2.2 NOx Control Measures of the SIP Revision of the TCEQ rule project number 2009-021-SIP-NR submitte d to EPA with a letter dated April 6, 2010. The EPA’s corresponding docket for this ru le project number is EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0337. TCEQ’s certification that its control measures result in the lowest emissions limitation that a particular source is capable of meeting thr ough application of control technology that is reasonably available, considering technologica l and economic feasibility, is a permissible56 approach per 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008. We have reviewed these controls and their compliance schedule, and agree wi th their approach and determin ation. We are thus, proposing that its level of control for Chapter 117 meet s RACT for a serious area, and recommend their approval into the Texas SIP.
In addition to the foregoing, Texas has some of the most stringent NOx control requirements in the country designed for ozone attainment reasons. The NOx controls and reductions implemented through Chapter 117 for the DFW ozone nonattainment area encompass both RACT and beyond-RACT levels of control. Th e current EPA-approved Chapter 117 rules fulfill RACT requirements for all NOx source categories. These requirements have been approved into Texas SIP, and have been federally enforceable for years. For an example list of control measures see the following charts/graphs.

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The following strategies that have resulted in significant reductions in nitrogen oxides (NO x ) and volatile organic compounds ( VOCs) over the past 10 years:

 The Mass Emission Cap and Trade program for NO x in the Houston-GalvestonBrazoria (HGB) ozone nonattainment area—reduced the NO x emissions cap for thousands of sources by more than 500 tons per day , overall about 80 percent (2002– 08).

 A comprehensive suite of new rules adopted for the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) eighthour ozone nonattainment area requiring NO x reductions from cement kilns, power plants, industrial sites, stati onary engines used in the oi l and gas industry, and many other sources (March 2009–March 2010).

 Rules for enhanced monitoring and testing of flares, cooling towers, and other sources of highly reactive volatile organic compounds (HRVOCs) known to cause rapid formation of ozone (January 2006).

 Annual and short-term limits on HRVOC em issions for sources in Harris County (January 2007).

 New requirements for VOC storage tanks in the HGB area to address VOC emissions that were found using new technology lik e gas-imaging cameras that allow the operators to observe plumes of VOC emissi ons that would normally not be visible (January 2009).57 Additional State Regulation
While not required by federal regulations, Texas has also adopted regional control strategies that required reductions from cer tain sources in counties outside the attainment areas. These controls help improve air quality in areas li ke DFW by reducing transport of pollution from outside the area. Examples of such regional control strategies include:

 East and Central Texas Utility Rule (Senate Bill 7): Required NO x and SO 2 reductions from grandfathered power plan ts in East Texas (2003–05).

 Regional Cement Kiln Rule: Required NO x reductions from cement kilns in Bexar, Comal, Ellis, Hays, and McLennan counties (2003–05).

 East Texas Combustion Rule: Requires NO x reductions from certain stationary gasfired engines in 33 attainment counties east a nd southeast of DFW, primarily in the oil and gas industry (March 2010).58  Conclusion – DFW Part 3 and Part 4 : The EPA had previously approved RACT for VOC and
NOx into Texas’ SIP under the 1-Hour ozone standard. The EPA has had previously approved
RACT for VOC sources into Texas’ SIP under the 8- Hour ozone standard, thus finding that these
control measures result in the lowest emissions limitation that a particul ar source is capable of meeting through application of control technology that is reasonably av ailable, considering technological and economic feasibility. Based on EPA’s May 18, 2006 RACT Q and A document; the framework identified above; and TCEQ’s certification (a permissible approach pe r 70 FR 71612, November 29, 2008 - Final Rule to Implement the 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS) of its RACT, and our above evaluation we are proposing to approve the 30 TAC Chapter 115 cont rol requirements as meeting RACT for the affected VOC sources, includi ng the newly-issued CTGs, in the DFW 1997 8-Hour ozone
nonattainment area.

We are proposing to approve the negative declara tion for major source categories that do not exist or operate in the DFW 1997 8-Hour ozone nonattainment area.59 We are proposing to approve the 30 TAC Chapte r 117 control requiremen ts as meeting RACT
for a moderate DFW 1997 8-Hour ozone nonattainment area. In addition, we are proposing to approve the 30 TAC Chapter 117 control require ments as meeting RACT for a serious DFW
1997 8-Hour ozone nonattainment area. Therefore, by implementing the 30 TAC Chapters 115 and 117 control requirements Texas has the 1997 8-Hour RACT in place for all affected VOC and NOx sources in the DFW area. We recommend proposing their approval into Texas SIP.60 Appendix A

When this rulemaking action is finalized the amendatory language for revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 115 in the final notice will read as: “40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows:
PART 52–APPROVAL AND PROMULGATI ON OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS 1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq

. Subpart SS – Texas 2. In § 52.2270(c), the table is amended under Chapter 115 (Reg 5) as follows:
a: revising the entries for Sect ions 115.422, 115.427, 115.429 under “Subchapter ESolvent Using-Process,” “Division 2: Surface Coating Processes”
b: deleting the entry for Section 115.437 unde r “Subchapter E-Solvent Using-Process,” “Division 3: Flexographic and Rotogravure Printing”
c: revising the entry for Sections 115.430, 115.432, 115.433, 115.435, 115.436, and 115.439 under “Subchapter E-Solvent Using-Proc ess,” “Division 3: Flexographic and Rotogravure Printing”
d: adding new entry for Section 115.431 under “Subchapter E-Solvent Using-Process,” “Division 3: Flexographic and Rotogravure Printing”
e: adding new entry for Sections 115.450, 115.451, 115.453, 115.454, 115.455, 115.458, 115.459 under “Subchapter E-Solvent Using-Process, ” “Division 5: Control Requirements for Surface Coating Processes”
f: adding new entry for Sections 115.460, 115.461, 115.463, 115.464, 115.465, 115.468, and 115.469, under “Subchapter E-Solvent Using-Pr ocess,” “Division 6: Industrial Cleaning
Solvents”
g: adding new entry for Sections 115.470, 115.471, 115.473, 115.474, 115.475, 115.478, and 115.479 under “Subchapter E-Solvent Using-Proce ss,” “Division 7: Misc ellaneous Industrial
Adhesives”61 3. In § 52.2270(e), the table titled “EPA-approve d nonregulatory pr ovisions and quasiregulatory measures in the Texas SIP” is ame nded by adding four new entries at the end to
read as follows:

The amendments read as follows:

§ 52.2270 Identification of plan.

* * * * * (c) * * * EPA APPROVED REGULATION S IN THE TEXAS SIP

State citation Title/Subject State approval/ Submittal date EPA approval date Explanation

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Chapter 115 (Reg 5) – Control of Air Pollution From Volatile Organic Compounds

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Subchapter E – Solvent-Using Processes

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Division 2: Surface Coating Processes

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Section 115.422 Control Requirements 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

* * * * * * *

Section 115.427 Exemptions 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].62 State citation Title/Subject State approval/ Submittal date EPA approval date Explanation

Section 115.429 Counties and Compliance Schedules 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].
Division 3: Flexographic and Rotogravure Printing

Section
115.430 Applicability and Definitions 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.431 Exemptions 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.432 Control Requirements 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.433 Alternate Control Requirements 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.435 Testing Requirements 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.436 Monitoring and Recordkeeping Requirements 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.439 Counties and Compliance Schedules 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].63 State citation Title/Subject State approval/ Submittal date EPA approval date Explanation

* * * * * * *
Division 5: Control Requirements for Surface Coating Processes

Section 115.450 Applicability and Definitions 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.451 Exemptions 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.453 Control Requirements 12/6/13 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.454 Alternate Control Requirements 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.455 Approved Test Methods and Testing Requirements 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.458 Monitoring and Recordkeeping Requirements 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.459 Compliance Schedules 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].
Division 6: Industrial Cleaning Solvents64 State citation Title/Subject State approval/ Submittal date EPA approval date Explanation

Section 115.460 Applicability and Definitions 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.461 Exemptions 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.463 Control Requirements 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.464 Alternate Control Requirements 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.465 Approved Test Methods and Testing Requirements 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.468 Monitoring and Recordkeeping Requirements 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.469 Compliance Schedules 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Division 7: Misc ellaneous Industrial Adhesives

Section 115.470 Applicability and Definitions 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].65 State citation Title/Subject State approval/ Submittal date EPA approval date Explanation

Section 115.471 Exemptions 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.473 Control Requirements 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.474 Alternate Control Requirements 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.475 Approved Test Methods and Testing Requirements 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.478 Monitoring and Recordkeeping Requirements 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date][Insert FR page number where document begins].

Section 115.479 Compliance Schedules 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins].

* * * * * * *

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(e) * * * EPA APPROVED NONREGULATORY PROVISIONS AND QUASI-REGULATORY MEASURES IN THE TEXAS SIP66 Name of SIP provision Applicablegeographic or nonattainment area State approval/ submittal date EPA approval date Comments

* * * * * * * VOC RACT finding of negative declaration for Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials, Ship Building and Ship Repair Coating, Leather Tanning and Finishing, Surface Coating for Flat Wood Paneling, Vegetable Oil Manufacturing, Letterpress Printing, Plywood Veneer Dryers, Rubber Tire Manufacturing, and Batch Processes Operations. Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, and Rockwall Counties, TX. 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins]. DFW as Moderate and Serious

NOx RACT finding for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS. Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, and Rockwall Counties, TX. 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins]. DFW as Moderate and Serious

VOC RACT finding for all sectors under the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS, including the2006-2008 EPAissued CTG series and non-CTG major

sources. Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, and Rockwall Counties, TX. 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins]. DFW as Moderate and Serious67 Name of SIP provision Applicablegeographic or nonattainment area State approval/ submittal date EPA approval date Comments

VOC RACT finding for all sectors under the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS, including the2006-2008 EPAissued CTG series and non-CTG major

sources. Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller Counties, TX. 01/17/12 [Insert FR publication date] [Insert FR page number where document begins]. HGB as Severe

* * * * *”68 Appendix B
For illustration purposes the following 6-pager is a sample flow chart diagram of 30 TAC Chapter 115, Industrial Cleaning Solvents requi rements. Following the diagram will assist a source to find out what provision s of the rule applies to them.69707172737475 Index

1 1-Hour, 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 24, 25,

28, 29, 33, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 45, 47, 58

8 8-Hour ozone, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 43, 45, 47, 48, 49, 51, 53, 54, 58, 59

A Appendix, 2, 4, 8, 10, 21, 25, 32, 44, 48, 49, 53, 54, 60, 68 approve, 3, 4, 5, 10, 13, 28, 31, 34, 43, 58, 59 Auto and Light-Duty Truck, 7, 19, 30, 41

C Control Techniques Guidelines, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 47, 48 CTG, 6, 8, 9, 29, 30, 49, 50, 54, 66, 67

D Dallas Fort Worth, 1, 2, 29, 51, 54 DFW, 1, 3, 4, 5, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 53, 54, 56, 58, 59, 66 docket, 2, 5, 49, 53

F Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing, 7, 8, 19, 20, 30, 31, 42, 43, 66 Film, 4, 7, 17, 19, 30, 38, 40 Flat Wood Paneling Coatings, 6, 9, 10, 30, 31 Flexible Packaging Printing Materials, 6, 10, 30, 32 Foil, 4, 7, 17, 19, 30, 38, 40

H HGB, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 31, 56, 67 Houston Galveston Brazoria, 1, 2, 6, 27 I Industrial Adhesives, 4, 7, 20, 22, 30, 43, 45, 60, 64 Industrial Cleaning Solvents, 4, 7, 11, 12, 30, 33, 34, 60, 63, 68

L Large Appliance Coatings, 4, 7, 13, 15, 30, 35, 36 Letterpress Printing, 7, 8, 13, 30, 31, 34, 66

M major, 8, 9, 31, 49, 51, 53, 54, 58 Metal Furniture Coatings, 4, 7, 15, 16, 30, 37, 38 Miscellaneous Metal, 4, 7, 22, 24, 30, 45, 47 moderate, 3, 29, 48, 51, 53, 54, 59 monitoring, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 32, 34, 35, 37, 39, 41, 44, 46, 48, 56

N negative declaration, 8, 10, 13, 19, 20, 31, 34, 43, 58, 66 Nonattainment Area, 1 Non-CTG, 9 NOx, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 48, 51, 53, 54, 56, 58, 59, 66

O Offset Lithographic, 5, 7, 13, 30, 31, 34 Oxides of Nitrogen, 1, 2, 6, 27, 29, 51

P Paper, 4, 7, 17, 19, 30, 38, 40 Plastic Parts, 4, 7, 22, 24, 30, 45, 47
Q Q and A document, 3, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 33, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 45, 47, 49, 5876 R RACT, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31, 33, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 45, 47, 48, 49, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 66, 67 Reasonably Available Control Technology, 1, 2, 3, 4, 51, 54 recordkeeping, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 24, 25, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 46, 48 Rubber Tire, 8, 31, 66

S sector, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49 serious, 49, 54, 56, 59 Severe, 5, 67 solvent, 3, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 T TAC, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 25, 28, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 51, 53, 58, 59, 60, 68 TCEQ, 2, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 45, 47, 49, 54, 55, 58 Test Method, 12, 18, 21, 33, 39, 41, 43 TSD, 2, 5, 29

V VOC, 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 54, 56, 58, 59, 66, 67 Volatile Organic Compounds, 1, 2, 3, 6, 25, 29, 48, 61