Pporqia Department orR,atural Resources L Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive, S.E., Suite 1 132 East, Atlanta, Georgia 30334-4100 

Chris Clark, Commissioner 

Environmental Protection Division 

Carol A. Couch, Ph.D., Director 

Phone: 4041656-47l3 FAX: 4041651 -5778 

A. Stanley Meiburg 

Acting Regional Administrator 

U.S. €PA, Region IV 

61 Forsyth Street, SW 

Atlanta, Georgia 30303-31 04 

Re: Revisions to Georgia's State Implementation Plan (Air Quality Rules) 

Dear Mr. Meiburg: 

With this letter, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division is submitting for approval and 

incorporation certain adopted revisions to Georgia's State Implementation Plan (SIP) under 

Section 110 of the Act and Georgia's Title V Permit Program. These revisions were adopted by 

the Georgia DNR Board on April 23, 2008, and they became effective June 8, 2008. 

Along with a copy of this letter, we are providing Mr. Dick Schutt two copies as well as a 

compact disc (MS Word 2000) of the recently-adopted revisions to the Georgia SIP Program 

including amendments to Georgia's Rules for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1 (Air Quality 

Rules): 

f \P I -,i?vdl Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(pp) Bulk Gasoline Plants is being amended to update Reasonably 

Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements to ensure consistency between the State 

and Federal requirements 

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- Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(rr) Gasoline Dispensing Facility ~s'being amended to update RACT 

requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requrements. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(ss) Gasoline Transport Vehicles and Vapor Collection Systems is 

GS(i - b eing . amended to update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and 

Federal requirements. 

7 , Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(tt) Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions from Major Sources 

fP4 ' is being amended to update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and 

Federal requirements. 

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Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(vv) Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage is being amended to 

qPcT -update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(yy) Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Major Sources is being 

pP1 " amended to update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal 

requirements. 

\I &!j- Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(ccc) VOC Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks is being amended to 

update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 
Mr. A. Stanley Meiburg 

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Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd) VOC Emissions from Offset Lithography is being amended to 

($ update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 

Rule 391 -3-1 -.02(2)(eee) VOC Emissions from Expanded Polystyrene Products $aLi /~anufacturin~ is being amended to update RACT requirements to ensure consistency 

between the State and Feberal requirements. 

($w"iule z 391-3-1-.02(2)(hhh) Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations is being /- 

L-T~ amended to update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal 

requirements. 

Rule 391-3-1-,02(2)(111) NOx Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment is being amended to 

4-- no longer subject fuel-burning equipment burning wood or wood residue in specific amounts gitact -- 

outside of the Atlanta metro 8-hour ozone nonattainment area to the existing NOx emission 

standard. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(rrr) NOx Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment is being 

~ZAI'T amended to update RACT requirements to provide a streamlined RACT application and to 

ensure consistency between State and Federal Requirements. 

EPA has already approved revisions to Georgia Rules 391-3-1-.01(nnnn) and 391-3-1-.02(1) 

adopted by the Georgia DNR Board on April 23, 2008. Georgia EPD requests that EPA not 

take action at this time on revisions to Georgia Rules 391-3-1-.02(12), 391-3-1-.02(13), and 

391-3-1-.02(14) adopted by the Georgia DNR Board on April 23, 2008. As required by the 

Federal SIP-processing regulations, we have enclosed a certification that the required public 

notice was provided, that a public hearing was held, and that comments were received and 

considered on these proposed amendments. We have also enclosed the administrative 

materials and technical support to satisfy the SIP submittal completeness criteria checklist. 

We look forward to your review and approval of this SIP revision. Should you or your staff have 

any questions, please feel free to contact Jimmy Johnston at (404) 363-7014. 

Sincerely, 

Carol A. Couch 

Director 

c: Doug Neeley, EPA Region IV 

Dick Schutt, EPA Region IV 

James A. Capp, Branch Chief, EPD Air Protection Branch 
Noel C. Holcomb, Commissioner 

Environmental Protection Division 

Carol A. Couch, Ph.D., Director 

Phone: 4041656-4713 FAX: 4041651-5778 

April 11, 2008 

MEMORANDUM 

TO: Board of Natural Resources 

FROM: Carol A. Couch, Director 

Environmental Protection Division 

SUBJECT: Action on Proposed Amendments to the Rules for Air Quality Control, 

Chapter 391-3-1 Pertaining to the Ozone State Implementation Plan 

I request the Board's consideration and approval of the following rule revisions: 

Rules for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1 

Rule 391-3-1-.Ol(nnnn), the definition of "Procedures for Testing and Monitoring Sources 

of Air Pollutants (PTM)" is being amended to reference the most recent revision of the PTM. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(1) General Provisions is being amended to improve consistency between 

general provisions and affected rules and to remove obsolete compliance dates. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(pp) Bulk Gasoline Plants is being amended to update Reasonably 

Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements to ensure consistency between the State 

and Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rr) Gasoline Dispensing Facility is being amended to update RACT 

requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ss) Gasoline Transport Vehicles and Vapor Collection Systems is 

being amended to update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and 

Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(tt) Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions from Major Sources 

is being amended to update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and 

Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(w) Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage is being amended to 

update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 

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Memorandum 

April 1 1, 2008 

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Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(yy) Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Major Sources is being 

amended to update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal 

requirements. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ccc) VOC Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks is being amended to 

update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd) VOC Emissions from Offset Lithography is being amended to 

update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 

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

Manufacturing is being amended to update RACT requirements to ensure consistency 

between the State and Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(hhh) Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations is being 

amended to update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal 

requirements. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(111) NOx Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment is being amended to 

no longer subject fuel-burning equipment burning wood or wood residue in specific amounts 

outside of the Atlanta metro 8-hour ozone nonattainment area to the existing NOx emission 

standard. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr) NOx Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment is being 

amended to update RACT requirements to provide a streamlined RACT application and to 

ensure consistency between State and Federal Requirements. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(12), Clean Air lnterstate Rule NOx Annual Trading Program is being 

amended to adopt recent revisions to 40 CFR 96.102 by reference to ensure consistency 

between the State and Federal programs. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(13), Clean Air lnterstate Rule SO2 Annual Trading Program is being 

amended to adopt recent revisions to 40 CFR 96.202 by reference to ensure consistency 

between the State and Federal programs. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(14), Clean Air Mercury Annual Trading Program is being amended to 

adopt recent revisions to 40 CFR 60.4102 by reference to ensure consistency between the 

State and Federal programs. 
Memorandum 

April 11, 2008 

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Please find enclosed for your review and consideration: Page No. 

P Synopsis of and rationale for the proposed amendment; A-4 

> Memorandum addressing comments received during the public comment A-1 6 

period; 

> Memorandum regarding the economic impacts of the proposed A-2 1 

amendment on small businesses and the regulated community; 

P Notice of Public Hearing; A-24 

> The proposed amendment to the Rules for Air Quality showing deletions A-27 

with &%ewband additions with underlines; and 

P A proposed resolution for adopting the amendment to the rule. A-63 

Thank you for your attention to this proposed rule. 

Attachments 
Chapter 391 -3-1 r Air Quality Control 

SYNOPSIS OF 

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES OF THE 

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION 

RELATING TO AIR QUALITY, CHAPTER 391-3-1 

Rule 391-3-I-.01, subparagraph (nnnn), relating to "Definitions," is being amended. 

Purpose: The definition of the Procedures For Testing And Monitoring Sources of 

Air Pollutants (PTM) is being amended to reference the most recent revision 

of the PTM. Procedures are being amended to correct typographical errors, 

add clarification language, revise monitoring for ozone standards, and add 

reference methods consistent with the EPA. 

Main Features: The reference date for the Procedures for Testing and Monitoring 

Sources of Air Pollutants is being updated to the most recent revision, 

January 1, 2008. The Table of Contents is being amended to include new 

reference test methods. Section 1.6 is being amended to incorporate by 

reference ASTM D 6784-02, consistent with the United States Environmental 

Protection Agency. Section 2.1 19 is amended by allowing a subset of units 

to be exempt from continuous monitoring requirements, consistent with the 

Federal regulations for similar sources and to require the monitoring be 

performed at representative load conditions. Section 2.120 is amended by 

requiring and specifying the procedures for annual tune-ups for all applicable 

sources. Methods 30A and 308 in Appendix A are being added, consistent 

with the Environmental Protection Agency's reference test methods for the 

Clean Air Mercury Rule. Method 204 is amended to correct a typographical 

error. Performance Specification 12A is being amended in Appendix B to 

allow the use of Method 30A and 30B, consistent with United States 

Environmental Protection Agency's requirements and to make technical 

corrections to refer to the state rule rather than Federal authority as 

necessary. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(1)(a) "General Provisions" is being amended by deleting language from 

subparagraph 6. "VOC Emission Standards, Exemptions, Area Designations, Compliance 

Schedules and Compliance Determinations." 

Purpose: The purpose is to provide clarification of applicability and consistency 

between the general provisions and the affected rules and to remove 

compliance schedules that are no longer relevant. 

Main Features: Rules with their own specific applicability language have been removed from 

the General Provisions, and compliance schedules that are no longer 

applicable have been removed. 
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Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(pp), "Bulk Gasoline Plants," is being amended to expand the applicability 

of the provision and for clarification. 

Purpose: To (I) consolidate certain portions of the rule for clarity and ease of 

understanding; and (2) expand the requirements of this subparagraph to 

seven counties that are included in the Atlanta metro &hour ozone moderate 

non-attainment area. Note that the Clean Air Act requires that all areas 

designated as a moderate non-attainment area for ozone implement 

Reasonably Available Control Technology. 

Main Features: Additional language has been added to subparagraphs l.(i), (ii), and (iii) and 

a definition has been added to subparagraph 5. to clarify that the provisions 

apply to stationary storage tanks. This rule already applies in 13 of the 20 

counties required under the Clean Air Act. The counties of Barrow, Bartow, 

Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton are added to the county list 

specified in subparagraph 6.(ii) with a compliance date of June I, 2008. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rr), "Gasoline Dispensing Facility - Stage I" is amended to require 

implementation of enhanced Stage I vapor recovery systems, to expand the requirement to new 

counties, and to update testing and certification requirements. 

Purpose : The purpose of this amendment is to (1) establish the requirement that 

applicable gasoline dispensing facilities implement enhanced Stage I vapor 

recovery systems rather than Stage I vapor recovery systems, (2) expand the 

requirement to additional counties within the Atlanta ozone non-attainment 

area, and (3) and do update testing and certification requirements to account 

for the use of enhanced Stage I vapor recovery systems. 

Main Features: This rule already applies in 13 of the 20 counties required under the Clean Air 

Act. The counties of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and 

Walton are added to this rule with staggered compliance dates ranging from 

June 1, 2008, to May 1, 2009, depending on the facility gasoline throughput. 

This amendment establishes various compliance dates for the upgrade of 

existing Stage I vapor control systems to enhanced Stage I at gasoline 

dispensing facilities. In Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Fayette, 

Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, and Rockdale counties the 

compliance date is May 1, 2012. Staggered compliance dates are 

established for the upgrade of existing Stage I vapor control systems to 

enhanced Stage I at gasoline dispensin cilities located in Barrow, Bartow, 

Carroll, Hall, Spalding, Newton and @ counties ranging from June 1, 

2008, to May 1, 2009, depending o e facility gasoline throughput. In 

Catoosa, Richmond, and Walker counties, the compliance date is May 1, 

2023. A newly constructed or reconstructed gasoline dispensing facility 

located in any of these counties would need to be in compliance with the 

enhanced Stage I upon startup of gasoline dispensing operations. 
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The provisions are amended allow vents that have manifolds above ground to 

be less than 12 feet above grade, to limit the number of gasoline storage 

tanks being filled at the same time to two per vapor return line, and to 

address malfunctioning drain valves. Definitions, testing, and certification 

requirements are updated to account for the use of enhanced Stage I vapor 

recovery systems. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ss), "Gasoline Transport Vehicles and Vapor Collection Systems" is 

being amended to add clarification and expand applicability of the rule to additional counties. 

Purpose: To (1) consolidate and restructure certain portions of the rule for clarity and 

ease of understanding and (2) expand the requirements of this subparagraph 

to seven counties that are included in the Atlanta metro &hour ozone 

moderate non-attainment area. 

Main Features: The Clean Air Act requires that all areas designated as a moderate nonattainment area for ozone implement Reasonably Available Control 

Technology. This rule already applies in 13 of the 20 counties required under 

the Clean Air Act. The counties of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, 

Spalding, and Walton are added to the county list specified in subparagraph 

6. with a compliance date of June I, 2008. The term "vapor" is added to the 

provisions to clarify that the control system in question is a vapor control 

system. The definition of "gasolinen is added. Other changes are made for 

correction and clarification. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(tt), "VOC Emissions from Major Sources" is being amended to expand 

the applicability to one additional county. 

Purpose: The purpose is to adopt Federal requirements into the Georgia Rules and to 

ensure consistency between the State and Federal programs. 

Main Features: The list of counties has been updated to include the current 8-hour ozone 

non-attainment counties. This rule already applies in 19 of the 20 counties 

required under the CAA. Barrow County has been added, and a compliance 

date has been included. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(w), "Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage" is being amended 

to expand the applicability to one additional county. 

Purpose: The purpose is to adopt Federal requirements into the Georgia Rules and to 

ensure consistency between the State and Federal programs. 

Main Features: The list of counties has been updated to include the current 8-hour ozone 

non-attainment counties. This rule already applies in 19 of the 20 counties 

required under the CAA. Barrow County has been added, and a compliance 

date has been included. 
Rules for Air Quality Control 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(yy), "Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides from Major Sources" is being 

amended to expand the applicability to one additional county. 

Purpose: The purpose is to adopt Federal requirements into the Georgia Rules and to 

ensure consistency between the State and Federal programs. 

Main Features: The list of counties has been updated to include the current ozone nonattainment counties. This rule already applies in 19 of the 20 counties 

required under the CAA. Barrow County has been added, and a compliance 

date has been included. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(ccc), "VOC Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks" is being amended to 

expand the applicability to one additional county. 

Purpose: The purpose is to adopt Federal requirements into the Georgia Rules and to 

ensure consistency between the State and Federal programs. 

Main Features: The list of counties has been updated to include the current &hour ozone 

non-attainment counties. This rule already applies in 19 of the 20 counties 

required under the Clean Air Act. Barrow County has been added, and a 

compliance date has been included. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(ddd), "VOC Emissions from Offset Lithography" is being amended to 

expand the applicability to one additional county. 

Purpose: The purpose is to adopt Federal requirements into the Georgia Rules and to 

ensure consistency between the State and Federal programs. 

Main Features: The list of counties has been updated to include the current &hour ozone 

non-attainment counties. This rule already applies in 19 of the 20 counties 

required under the Clean Air Act. Barrow County has been added, and a 

compliance date has been included. 

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

Manufacturing" is being amended to expand the applicability to one additional county. 

Purpose: The purpose is to adopt Federal requirements into the Georgia Rules and to 

ensure consistency between the State and Federal programs. 

Main Features: The list of counties has been updated to include the current &hour ozone 

non-attainment counties. This rule already applies in 19 of the 20 counties 

required under the Clean Air Act. Barrow County has been added, and a 

compliance date has been included. 
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Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(hhh), "Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations" is being 

amended to expand the applicability to one additional county. 

Purpose: The purpose is to adopt Federal requirements into the Georgia Rules and to 

ensure consistency between the State and Federal programs. 

Main Features: The list of counties has been updated to include the current &hour ozone 

non-attainment counties. This rule already applies in 19 of the 20 counties 

required under the Clean Air Act. Barrow County has been added, and a 

compliance date has been included. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "NO, Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment," subparagraph (Ill) 

thereof, is being amended by restructuring the rule and specifying that new or modified fuelburning equipment burning wood or wood residue in specific amounts outside of the Atlanta 

metro 8-hour ozone non-attainment area are not subject to the existing NOx emission standard. 

Purpose: The purpose is to no longer subject fuel-burning equipment burning wood or 

wood residue in specific amounts outside of the Atlanta metro 8-hour ozone 

non-attainment area to the existing NOx emission standard. 

Main Features: The phrase "any fuel-burning equipment described belown is replaced with 

"an affected unit under this subsection". The term "affected unit" .is added to 

new subparagraph 4. Definitions for "affected unit," "annual capacity factor," 

and "wood" are added. The provisions are renumbered. Affected units with 

an annual capacity factor for wood in excess of 50 percent in Banks, Butts, 

Chattooga, Clarke, Dawson, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Heard, Jackson, 

Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, 

Oconee, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Troup, and Upson counties are 

removed from the requirements of this subsection. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "NOx Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment," subparagraph 

(rrr) thereof, is being amended to expand the applicability to additional counties. 

Purpose: This paragraph updates new NOx WCT requirements so that owners of 

small fuel-burning sources in the current 8-hour ozone non-attainment 

counties may elect to opt out of the more burdensome, case-by-case control 

technology review requirements of paragraph (yy). 

Main Features: The list of counties has been updated to include the current 8-hour ozone 

non-attainment counties. Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding 

and Walton Counties have been added, and a compliance date has been 

included. 
Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control 

Rule 391-3-1-.02, paragraph (12)(b) thereof, relating to "Clean Air lnterstate Rule NOx 

Annual Trading Program General Provisions" is being amended. 

Purpose: To adopt the recent revisions to 40 Code of Federal Regulations 96.102 

[Clean Air lnterstate Rule NOx Annual Trading Program General Provisions: 

Definitions] into the Georgia Rules by reference to ensure consistency 

between the State and Federal programs. 

Main Features: New definitions for the Clean Air lnterstate Rule annual NOx Program 

contained within 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 96 Subpart AA are 

being adopted. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02, paragraph (13)(b) thereof, relating to "Clean Air lnterstate Rule SOz Annual 

Trading Program General Provisions" is being amended. 

Purpose: To adopt the recent revisions to 40 Code of Federal Regulations 96.202 

[Clean Air lnterstate Rule SO2 Annual Trading Program General Provisions: 

Definitions] into the Georgia Rules by reference to ensure consistency 

between the State and Federal programs. 

Main Features: New definitions for the Clean Air lnterstate Rule annual SO2 Program 

contained within 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 96 Subpart AAA are 

being adopted. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02, paragraph (14)(c) thereof, relating to "Clean Air Mercury Annual Trading 

Program General Provisions - Definitions" is being amended. 

Purpose: To adopt the recent revisions to 40 Code of Federal Regulations 60.4102 into 

the Georgia Rules by reference to ensure consistency between the State and 

Federal programs. 

Main Features: New definitions for the Clean Air Mercury Annual Trading Program contained 

within 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 60.4102 are being adopted. 
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STATEMENT OF RATIONALE 

Rules for Air Quality Control 

Rule 391-3-1-.Ol(nnnn), Definition of "Procedures for Testing and Monitoring Sources of 

Air Pollutants" (PTM) 

The basis of the definition of "Procedures for Testing and Monitoring Sources of Air Pollutants is 

to define that the purpose of the document is to identify those procedures used for the purposes 

intended in the preceding title. The purpose of the revision to this rule is to update the effective 

date to reference a revised PTM. 

This revision is administrative in nature and does not incur any additional costs to EPD or the 

regulated entity. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(l)(a) - Emission Limitations and Standards, General Provisions 

The basis of this subparagraph is to spell out applicability and compliance schedules of various 

emission limitations and standards. The purpose of this revision is to provide clarification of 

applicability and to provide consistency between the General Provisions and the rules; the 

purpose of this revision is also to remove compliance dates that are no longer applicable. 

This revision is administrative in nature and is in no way any more restrictive than the Federal 

requirements and does not incur any additional costs to the regulated industry or public. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(pp) - Bulk Gasoline Plants 

Bulk gasoline plants are required to comply with Clean Air Act Section 182 as it relates to the 

implementation of "Reasonably Available Control Technologyn (RACT). The installation and 

operation of Stage I Vapor Recovery controls is equivalent to RACT for such plants. Stage I 

Vapor Recovery controls ensure that gasoline vapors are captured and introduced back into the 

gasoline supply or flared, and applicable plants must capture the vapors from onsite storage 

tanks and tanks at gasoline dispensing facilities and transport the vapors back to gasoline 

terminals where the vapors in most cases are either liquefied or flared. These requirements 

already apply to plants located in 13 metro-Atlanta counties. The amendment expands 

applicability to seven additional that were added to the metro-Atlanta ozone non-attainment area 

under the 8-hour ozone standard. The compliance date for plants in the seven additional 

counties is June 1, 2008, to coincide with the applicability of rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rr) for these 

counties. This is eleven months year earlier than would otherwise be required under the Clean 

Air Act. 

Other than the early compliance date, this revision is in no way more restrictive than the Federal 

requirements and does not incur any additional costs to EPD or the regulated industry beyond 

what is required by Federal regulations. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the 

general public. 

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Rules for Air Quality Control 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rr) - Gasoline Dispensing Facility - Stage I 

Gasoline dispensing facilities are required to comply with Clean Air Act Section 182 as it relates 

to the implementation of "Reasonably Available Control Technology." The installation and 

operation of Stage I Vapor Recovery controls is equivalent to Reasonably Available Control 

Technology for such facilities. The Stage I equipment installed at the facilities ensure that the 

gasoline vapors remain in the storage tanks and provide the necessary components for the 

transport driver to connect vapor-tight recovery lines from the stationary storage tank to the 

delivery vessel in order to transfer the vapors to the transport vehicle. The amendment expands 

applicability to seven additional that were added to the metro-Atlanta ozone non-attainment area 

under the 8-hour ozone standard. Gasoline dispensing facilities that dispense 100,000 gallons 

or more of gasoline per month must comply by June 1, 2008. This is eleven months earlier than 

would otherwise be required under the Clean Air Act. Facilities that dispense between 50,000 

and 100,000 gallons-per-month must comply by November 1, 2008. Applicable facilities that 

dispense less than 50,000 gallons per month must comply by May I, 2009. The applicability 

dates for facilities that dispense 50,000 gallons or more per month is earlier than that required 

by the Clean Air Act in order to meet Clean Air Act of Reasonable Further Progress required for 

moderate ozone non-attainment areas. 

Another significant amendment to this rule is the requirement for the installation of an Enhanced 

Stage I Gasoline Vapor Recovery System. The rule amendments not only require the new 

counties to install the enhanced Stage I systems but also for existing stations in the 16 currently 

covered counties. 

Subparagraph (rr) is being deleted in its entirety and replaced with new subparagraphs 1. 

through 16. The Division anticipates that the rule will be easier to read and understand. It also 

allows the amendments to the rule to be added more clearly. 

Other than the advanced applicability date for facilities that dispense 50,000 gallons or more of 

gasoline on a monthly basis, this revision is in no way more restrictive than the Federal 

requirements and does not incur any additional costs to EPD or the regulated industry beyond 

what is required by Federal regulations. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the 

general public. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ss) - Gasoline Transport Vehicles and Vapor Collection Systems 

Gasoline transport vehicles are the primary means of delivery of gasoline and other petroleum 

products to retail and fleet gasoline dispensing facilities. In order to ensure that gasoline vapors 

are captured and introduced back into the gasoline supply or flared, gasoline transport vehicles 

must capture the vapors from stationary storage tanks at gasoline dispensing facilities at the 

time of delivery and transport the vapors back to gasoline terminals or gasoline bulk plants. The 

transports must be leak tight and have the necessary hoses and connections to hook up to 

Stage I Vapor Recovery Systems at gasoline dispensing facilities, gasoline bulk plants, and 

gasoline terminals where required. The significant amendment to this rule is to expand the 

applicability to cover gasoline transport vehicles that deliver gasoline to gasoline dispensing 

facilities in seven additional counties that were added to the Atlanta non-attainment area when it 

was designated non-attainment under the 8-hour ozone standards. The Clean Air Act requires 

that facilities located in areas that are classified as moderate for the ozone non-attainment 

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standard must require the installation and use of Stage I Vapor Recovery controls. The 

effective date of the revisions is June 1, 2008, to coincide with the applicability of rule 391-3-1- 

.02(2)(rr) for these counties. This is eleven months year earlier than would otherwise be 

required under the Clean Air Act. 

Other than the earlier compliance date, this revision is in no way more restrictive than the 

Federal requirements and does not incur any additional costs to EPD or the regulated industry 

beyond what is required by Federal regulations. No costs will be imposed on local governments 

or the general public. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (tt) - VOC 

Emissions from Major Sources 

The basis of this rule is to adopt the Federal requirements for Reasonably Available Control 

Technology in 8-hour ozone non-attainment areas. The purpose of this revision is to adopt this 

rule in the current non-attainment area. This rule is already applicable in 19 of the 20 counties 

within the non-attainment area. Thus, only one county (Barrow) is being added. 

This revision is in no way more restrictive than the Federal requirements and does not incur any 

additional costs to EPD or the regulated industry beyond what is required by Federal 

regulations. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the general public. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (w) - Volatile 

Organic Liquid Handling and Storage 

The basis of this rule is to adopt the Federal requirements for Reasonably Available Control 

Technology in 8-hour ozone non-attainment areas. The purpose of this revision is to adopt this 

rule in the current non-attainment area. This rule is already applicable in 19 of the 20 counties 

within the non-attainment area. Thus, only one county (Barrow) is being added. 

This revision is in no way more restrictive than the Federal requirements and does not incur any 

additional costs to EPD or the regulated industry beyond what is required by Federal 

regulations. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the general public. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (yy) - 

Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides from Major Sources 

The basis of this rule is to adopt the Federal requirements for Reasonably Available Control 

Technology in ozone non-attainment areas. The purpose of this revision is to adopt this rule in 

the current non-attainment area. This rule is already applicable in 19 of the 20 counties within 

the non-attainment area. Thus, only one county (Barrow) is being added. 

This revision is in no way more restrictive than the Federal requirements and does not incur any 

additional costs to EPD or the regulated industry beyond what is required by Federal 

regulations. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the general public. 
Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (ccc) - VOC 

Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks 

The basis of this rule is to adopt the Federal requirements for Reasonably Available Control 

Technology in &hour ozone non-attainment areas. The purpose of this revision is to adopt this 

rule in the current non-attainment area. This rule is already applicable in 19 of the 20 counties 

within the non-attainment area. Thus, only one county (Barrow) is being added. 

This revision is in no way more restrictive than the Federal requirements and does not incur any 

additional costs to EPD or the regulated industry beyond what is required by Federal 

regulations. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the general public. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (ddd) - VOC 

Emissions from Offset Lithography 

The basis of this rule is to adopt the Federal requirements for Reasonably Available Control 

Technology in 8-hour ozone non-attainment areas. The purpose of this revision is to adopt this 

rule in the current non-attainment area. This rule is already applicable in 19 of the 20 counties 

within the non-attainment area. Thus, only one county (Barrow) is being added. 

This revision is in no way more restrictive than the Federal requirements and does not incur any 

additional costs to EPD or the regulated industry beyond what is required by Federal 

regulations. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the general public. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (eee) - VOC 

Emissions from Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing 

The basis of this rule is to adopt the Federal requirements for Reasonably Available Control 

Technology in 8-hour ozone non-attainment areas. The purpose of this revision is to adopt this 

rule in the current non-attainment area. This rule is already applicable in 19 of the 20 counties 

within the non-attainment area. Thus, only one county (Barrow) is being added. 

This revision is in no way more restrictive than the Federal requirements and does not incur any 

additional costs to EPD or the regulated industry beyond what is required by Federal 

regulations. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the general public. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (hhh) - Wood 

Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations 

The basis of this rule is to adopt the Federal requirements for Reasonably Available Control 

Technology in ozone non-attainment areas. The purpose of this revision is to adopt this rule in 

the 8-hour current non-attainment area. This rule is already applicable in 19 of the 20 counties 

within the non-attainment area. Thus, only one county (Barrow) is being added. 

This revision is in no way more restrictive than the Federal requirements and does not incur any 

additional costs to EPD or the regulated industry beyond what is required by Federal 

regulations. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the general public. 
Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (Ill) - NOx 

Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment 

The basis of this rule is to allow new fuel-burning equipment located outside of the Atlanta metro 

8-hour ozone non-attainment area' that burn wood/wood residue at or above specifi'c amounts to 

no longer be subject to the requirements of this rule. Such fuel-burning equipment activities 

would still be subject to applicable Federal requirements. 

This revision is in no way more restrictive than the Federal requirements and does not incur any 

additional costs to EPD or the regulated industry beyond what is required by Federal 

regulations. No costs will be imposed on local governments or the general public. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (rrr) - NOx 

Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment 

The basis of this rule is to meet the Federal requirements for Reasonably Available Control 

Technology in 8-hour ozone non-attainment areas while avoiding the burdensome case-by-case 

review by the application of known RACT strategies for similar sources. The purpose of this 

revision is to adopt this rule as applicable to the current non-attainment area. This rule is 

already applicable in 13 of the 20 counties within the non-attainment area. Barrow, Bartow, 

Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding and Walton counties are being added. 

This revision is in no way more restrictive than the Federal requirements and does not incur any 

additional costs to EPD or the regulated industry beyond what is required by Federal 

regulations, and may even provide for a streamlined permitting process. No costs will be 

imposed on local governments or the general public. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(12)(b) Clean Air lnterstate Rule NOx Annual Trading Program - General 

Provisions 

The basis of this rule is to eliminate significant contribution to PM2.5 non-attainment areas in 

other states. The purpose of this revision is to adopt the most recent version of 40 CFR 96.102 

[Clean Air lnterstate Rule NOx Annual Trading Program General Provisions: Definitions - a 

portion of Part 96 Subpart AA] into Georgia's rules by reference to ensure consistency between 

the State and Federal programs. 

This revision is administrative in nature, is in no way any more restrictive than the Federal 

requirements and does not incur any additional costs to the regulated industry or public. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(13)(b) Clean Air lnterstate Rule SOz Annual Trading Program General 

Provisions 

The basis of this rule is to eliminate significant contribution to PM2.5 non-attainment areas in 

other states. The purpose of this revision is to adopt the most recent version of 40 CFR 96.202 

[Clean Air lnterstate Rule SO2 Annual Trading Program General Provisions: Definitions - a 

portion of Part 96 Subpart AAA] into Georgia's rules by reference to ensure consistency 

between the State and Federal programs. 
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This revision is administrative in nature, is in no way any more restrictive than the Federal 

requirements and does not incur any additional costs to the regulated industry or public. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(14)(c) Clean Air Mercury Trading Program General Provisions - 

Definitions 

The basis of this rule is to adopt the most recent version of 40 CFR 60.4102 into the Georgia 

Rules by reference to ensure consistency between the State and Federal programs. 

This revision is administrative in nature, is in no way any more restrictive than the Federal 

requirements and does not incur any additional costs to the regulated industry or public. 
- mrgia Department of ntural Resources' 

Environmental Protection Division Air Protection ranch" 

4244 International Parkway Suite 120 Atlanta Georgia 30354 

4041363-7000 Fax: 4041363-71 00 

Noel Holcomb, Commissioner 

Dr. Carol A. Couch, Director 

Heather Abrams, Branch Chief 

April 2, 2008 

MEMORANDUM 

To: Carol A. Couch, Director 

Environmental Protection Division 

From: Heather Abrams, Chief 

Air Protection Branch 

Subject: Responses to Comments Received During the Public Comment Period 

Regarding Proposed Revision to Air Quality Rules, Chapter 391-3-1 

On February 3, 2008, EPD issued a public notice requesting comments on the 

proposed revision to the Georgia Rules for Air Quality, Chapter 391-3-1. The proposed 

changes included the following rules: 

o Rule 391 -3-1 -.01 (nnnn) - Procedures for Testing and Monitoring Sources of Air 

Pollutants 

o Rule 391-3-1-.02(1) - General Provisions 

o Rule 391 -3-1 -.02(2)(pp) - Bulk Gasoline Plants 

o Rule 391 -3-1 -.02(2)(rr) - Gasoline Dispensing Facility 

o Rule 391 -3-1 -.02(2)(ss) - Gasoline Transport Vehicles and Vapor Collection 

Systems 

o Rule 391 -3-1 -.02(2)(tt) - VOC Emissions from Major Sources 

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

o Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(yy) - Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides from Major Sources 

o Rule 391 -3-1 -.02(2)(ccc) - VOC Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks 

o Rule 391 -3-I-.02(2)(ddd) - VOC Emissions from Offset Lithography 

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

Manufacturing 

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

o Rule 391 -3-1 -.02(2)(111) - NOx Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment 

o Rule 391 -3-1 -.02(2)(rrr) - NOx Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment 

o Rule 391 -3-I-.O2(12) - Clean Air lnterstate Rule NOx Annual Trading Program 

o Rule 391 -3-1 -.02(13) - Clean Air lnterstate Rule SO2 Annual Trading Program 

o Rule 391 -3-1 -.02(14) - Clean Air Mercury Annual Trading Program 
Memorandum 

April 2, 2008 

Page two 

Written comments were received during the public comment period. A public hearing 

was at 7:00 p.m. on March 4, 2008 in the EPD Training Center located at 4244 

International Parkway, Suite 116, Atlanta, Georgia 30354. Comments received as of 

March 21, 2008, are summarized in the attached document. EPD's responses 

immediately follow each comment. 

No changes in the proposed rules are recommended as a result of comments received. 

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Chapter 391 -3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control 

Responses to Comments Received During the Public Comment Period 

February 3,2008 through March 21,2008 

Proposed Revisions to Air Quality Rules, Chapter 391-3-1 

On February 3, 2008, EPD issued public notices requesting comments on proposed revisions to the 

Georgia Rules for Air Quality, Part 391-3-1-.01(nnnn) - Procedures for Testing and Monitoring Sources 

of Air Pollutants, Part 391-3-1 -.02(1) - General Provisions, Subpart 391 -3-1 -.02(2)(pp) - Bulk Gasoline 

Plants, Subpart 391 -3-1 -.02(2)(rr) - Gasoline Dispensing Facility, Subpart 391 -3-1 -.02(2)(ss) - Gasoline 

Transport Vehicles and Vapor Collection Systems, Subpart 391 -3-1 -.02(2)(tt) - VOC Emissions from 

Major Sources, Subpart 391-3-1-.02(2)(w) - Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage, Subpart 

391 -3-1 -.02(2)(yy) - Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides from Major Sources, Subpart 391 -3-1-.02(2)(ccc) - 

VOC Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks, Subpart 391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd) - VOC Emissions from Offset 

Lithography, Subpart 391-3-1 -.02(2)(eee) - VOC Emissions from Expanded Polystyrene Products 

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

Subpart 391-3-1-.02(2)(111) - NOx Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment, Subpart 391-3-1 -.02(2)(rrr) - 

NOx Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment, Part 391-3-1-.02(12) - Clean Air lnterstate Rule 

NOx Annual Trading Program, Part 391-3-1-.02(13) - Clean Air Interstate Rule SO2 Annual Trading 

Program, and Part 391-3-1-.02(14) - Clean Air Mercury Annual Trading Program. Written comments 

were received during the public comment period. A public hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. on March 4, 

2008, in the EPD Training Center located at 4244 International Parkway, Suite 116, Atlanta, Georgia 

30354. Comments received as of March 21, 2008, are summarized in this memo. 

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.(LPC) provided written comments on Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(111) "NOx Emissions 

from Fuel Burning" 

Comment 

LPC provided comments in support of the proposed revisions to this rule. LPC comments that the 

current form of the rule prohibits the use of wood waste as a fuel source and is, therefore, an economic 

disincentive for the industry as a whole for beneficial modifications and the construction of new sources 

that use wood waste streams for fuel. LPC also comments that wood waste is a biomass fuel, which is 

sustainable, and to prohibit its use would result in increased impacts on landfills as well as related 

transportation costs to remove if from the plant. LPC also notes that the use of biomass is consistent 

with the Proposed State Energy Policy, and the ash produced is a valuable agricultural additive. 

Response 

No response required. 

United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, provided the following written on the 

proposed rules. 

Comment 

Rule 391-3-I-.Ol(nnnn) -The March 8, 2007, and January I, 2008, documents on "Procedures for 

Testing and Monitoring Sources of Air Pollutantsn need to be compared before the date change to this 

rule should be made. Even though the State provides an overview of the changes and updates to this 

document, EPA and the public should probably review it. 

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Response 

The January 1, 2008, revisions to the "Procedures for Testing and Monitoring Sources of Air Pollutantsn 

were made available to the public at EPD's website http:/gaepd.org/environet/l, were available at 

EPD's offices, or could be requested by phone. This information was included in the public notice. The 

document was e-mailed to U.S. EPA Region 4 on March 7, 2008, following receipt of their comments. 

Comment 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(1) "General Provisions" -This rule amended to remove compliance schedules that 

are no longer relevant. Specifically, sources in subsection (pp) under Rule 391-3-1-.02(1)6.(i)(ll), and 

all VOC sources subject to Rule 391-3-1-.02(1)6.(ii)(ll) subject to various subsection in this rule are 

being eliminated from the compliance schedule provision. It is unclear what these sources are and why 

they are no longer subject to these provisions. The State could provide more information on the types 

of sources that are no longer subject to these rules and whether or not this results in increased 

emissions in the non-attainment counties. 

Response 

The proposed revision to Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(1)6.(i)(ll) removes Georgia Rule (pp). Georgia 

Rule (pp) establishes design and work practice standards for the installation and operation of a bulk 

gasoline plant located in specific counties. Georgia Rule (pp) does not cover operations that meet the 

phrase "sources used exclusively for chemical or physical analysis or determination of product quality 

and commercial acceptance" as found in Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(1)6.(i)(ll). The purpose of this 

revision is to provide clarification of applicability and consistency between the general provisions and 

Georgia Rule (pp). This revision does not result in an increase in emissions in the non-attainment area. 

Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(1)6.(ii)(ll) establishes the schedule for compliance with certain VOC rules 

that became part of Georgia's I-hour ozone SIP in the early 1990s. New sources subject to one of 

these rules [Georgia Rule(s) (t), (4, (v), (w), (x), (y), (z), @a), (bb), (cc), (dd), (ee), (ff), (hh), (ii), W, 

(kk), (ll), (mm), (nn), (qq), (tt) and (ww) must comply upon initial startup and not according to the 

schedule specified in Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(1)6.(ii)(ll). Therefore, this schedule does not apply to 

"new sources". Existing sources that were subject to this compliance schedule were required to come 

into full compliance before May 31, 1994, and verification of compliance with this requirement has 

already been conducted. Thus this compliance deadline for applicable sources in the early 1990s is no 

longer needed. 

Comment 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "NOx Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment" - It is unclear if the sources 

eliminated from Rule 391 -3-1 -.02(2) in Rule 391 -3-1 -.02(2)(111)6.(iii) were covered in the pre-change rule 

and if their elimination from control results in increased emissions in the 25 counties listed. It is also 

unclear how the criteria to eliminate the sources (e.g., fuel-burning equipment with annual capacity for 

wood in excess of 50 percent) and how these criteria were chosen. A section I lO(l) demonstration is 

necessary. An explanation is also necessary. 
Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control 

Response 

There are no existing units that are currently subject to Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(111) which meet the criteria 

of the proposed exemption for fuel-burning equipment with annual capacity factor for wood in excess of 

50 percent. Therefore, there is no increase in emissions in any of the 25 counties specified in the 

proposed subparagraph G.(iii). When this rule was originally prepared by EPD in 1999, the ability of 

wood-fired boilers to comply with the nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission limit was not fully examined. 

Since that time, the Division has reviewed the available nitrogen oxides (NOx) control measures for 

wood-fired boilers and determined that there are no reasonably available control technologies that can 

be applied to wood-fired boilers capable of meeting the NOx emissions limit specified by this rule. 

Therefore, it was determined that wood-fired boilers (i.e., those with an annual capacity factor for wood 

in excess of 50 percent) that are not located in the Atlanta ozone non-attainment area should not be 

subject to the requirements of this rule. Since there are no existing sources affected by this rule 

change, and thus no increase in emissions associated with the proposed rule change, the Division does 

not believe that a 1 lO(1) demonstration is required. However, if one is necessary, it will be included in 

the Metro Atlanta ozone attainment plan (which is required to be submitted to U.S. EPA by December 

31, 2008.) 

Comment 

Rules 391-3-I-.02(2)(rr) [Section 16 subsection (vi), (tt), (w), (yy), (ccc), (ddd), (eee), (hhh), and 

(rrr)] -The compliance date for all of these rules may need to be changed from May 1, 2009, to March 

1, 2009. All control measures needed for attainment must be implemented no later than the beginning 

of the attainment year ozone season. The beginning of the attainment year ozone season is March 1, 

2009. 

Response 

The proposed rule extends the applicability of existing rules to seven additional counties (Barrow, 

Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton Counties) for Rules 391-3-1-.02(2)(rr) and (rrr) and 

one additional county (Barrow County) for Rules 391-3-1-.02(2)(tt), (w), (yy), (ccc), (ddd), (eee), and 

(hhh). 

There are no existing sources located in any of the seven additional counties that will be subject to Rule 

391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr). There are no existing sources located in Barrow County that will be subject to 

Rules 391-3-1-.02(2)(w), (ccc), (ddd), (eee), or (hhh). Therefore, there will be no control measures 

required as a result of the changes to these six rules. (This will be documented when this rule change 

is submitted for SIP revision with the Atlanta ozone attainment plan.) 

There is one existing source located in Barrow County that will potentially be subject to the 

requirements of rules 391-3-1-.02(2)(tt) and (yy). The Division is currently working with this source to 

determine reasonably available control technology (RACT) for VOC and NOx for this source. 

Therefore, the Division cannot determine at this point if additional control measures will be required as 

a result of the revision to Rules 391-3-1-.02(2)(tt) and (yy) Nevertheless, the Division intends to 

propose amendment of Rules 391-3-1-.02(2)(tt) and (yy) in a future rulemaking to change the 

compliance date for Barrow County to March 1, 2009. The Division also intends to propose 

amendments to change the compliance date in Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rr) for gasoline dispensing facilities 

that dispense less than 50,000 gallons-per-month to March 1, 2009, in a future rulemaking. 

Note that the Division will not be taking credit for any of the control measures required by the Rule 

revisions listed in this comment in the attainment demonstration of the Atlanta Ozone SIP. 

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Small Business Environmental Assistance Program 

4244 International Parkway, Suite 120, Atlanta, GA 30354 

Noel C. Holcomb, Commissioner 

Carol A. Couch, Ph.D., Director 

Phone: 40413624842 Fax: 4041363-71 00 

March 21, 2008 

MEMORANDUM 

TO: Carol A. Couch 

Director, Environmental Protection Division 

FROM: Teresa Shiflett 

Ombudsman, Small Business Environmental Assistance Program 

SUBJECT: Economic Impact of Proposed Amendments to the Rules for Air Quality Control 

Pertaining to Rule 391-3-1 

The Administrative Procedures Act requires that in the formation and adoption of any rules 

which will have an economic impact on businesses in the State, attempts be made to reduce the 

economic impact of the Rule on small businesses which are independently owned and operated 

and are not dominant in the field and employ 100 employees or less. The statute specifically 

requires that four actions be considered in reducing the economic impact. These four actions 

are: 

1. Establishing different requirements or reporting requirements or timetables for small 

businesses; 

2. Clarify, consolidate or simplify the compliance and reporting requirements under the 

Rule for small businesses; 

3. Establish performance rather than design standards for small businesses; or 

4. Exempt small businesses from any or all requirements of the Rules. 

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is proposing amendments to the Rules 

for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1 (Air Quality Rules). The proposed Air Quality Rules 

include amendments to the following: 

Rule 391-3-1-.Ol(nnnn), the definition of "Procedures for Testing and Monitoring Sources 

of Air Pollutants: to reference the most recent revision of the PTM. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(1) General Provisions: to improve consistency between general provisions 

and affected rule and to remove obsolete compliance dates. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(pp) Bulk Gasoline Plants: to update RACT requirements to ensure 

consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(rr) Gasoline Dispensing Facility: to update RACT requirements to 

ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 
Small Business Impact Memo 

Air Quality Rule 391 -3-1 

March 21, 2008 

Page 22 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ss) Gasoline Transport Vehicles and Vapor Collection Systems: to 

update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(tt) VOC Emissions from Major Sources: to update RACT requirements 

to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(w) Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage: to update RACT 

requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(yy) Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides from Major Sources: to update 

RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(ccc) VOC Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks: to update RACT 

requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(ddd) VOC Emissions from Offset Lithography: to update RACT 

requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 

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

Manufacturing: to update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and 

Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(hhh) Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations: to update 

RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(111) NOx Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment: to no longer subject 

fuel-burning equipment burning wood or wood residue in specific amounts outside of the Atlanta 

metro 8-hour ozone nonattainment area to the existing NOx emission standard 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(rrr) NOx Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment: to update 

RACT requirements to provide a streamlined RACT application and to ensure consistency 

between State and Federal Requirements. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(12), Clean Air lnterstate Rule NOx Annual Trading Program: to adopt 

recent revisions to 40 CFR 96.102 into the Georgia Rules by reference to ensure consistency 

between the State and Federal programs. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(13), Clean Air lnterstate Rule SO2 Annual Trading Program: to adopt 

recent revisions to 40 CFR 96.202 into the Georgia Rules by reference to ensure consistency 

between the State and Federal programs. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(14), Clean Air Mercury Annual Trading Program: to adopt recent revisions 

to 40 CFR 60.4102 into the Georgia Rules by reference to ensure consistency between the 

State and Federal programs. 
Small Business Impact Memo 

Air Quality Rule 391-3-1 

March 2 1, 2008 

Page 3 

In consideration of the four actions required in the State statute for the proposed changes to the 

Air Quality Rules, we offer the following comments on the proposed rule amendments: 

1. Different compliance or reportinq requirements for small businesses: 

This issue is not germane for the proposed rule changes. 

2. Consolidate and/or simplify compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses: 

This issue is not germane for the proposed rule changes. 

3. Performance rather than desiqn standards for small businesses: 

This issue is not germane for the proposed rule changes. 

4. Exemptions for small businesses: 

This issue is not germane for the proposed rule changes. 

In addition, the Administrative Procedures Act requires that "...in the formulation and adoption of 

any rule, an agency shall choose an alternative that does not impose excessive regulatory costs 

on any regulated person or entity which costs could be reduced by a less expensive alternative 

that fully accomplishes the stated objectives of the statutes which are the basis of the proposed 

rule." We have carefully evaluated the impact of the proposed rule amendments upon the 

regulated community, and, after careful consideration of same, have determined that the 

proposed rule amendments do not impose excessive regulatory costs on any regulated person 

or entity, which costs could be reduced by a less expensive alternative that fully accomplishes 

the stated objectives of the Georgia Air Quality Act. 

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Chapter 391-3-1 

DEPART! 

Rules for Air Quality Control 

INT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 

TO GEORGIA'S RULES FOR AIR QUALITY CONTROL 

CHAPTER 391 -3-1 

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND PARTIES: 

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the authority set forth below, the Environmental 

Protection Division (hereinafter, "EPD") of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources 

proposes Amendments to Georgia's Rules for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1 (hereinafter, 

"the proposed Air Rule Amendmentsn). The proposed Air rule amendments incli~de revisions to 

Rules 391 -3-1-.O1 and 391-3-1-.02 as follows: 

Rule 391-3-1-.Ol(nnnn), the definition of "Procedures for Testing and Monitoring Sources 

of Air Pollutantsn is being amended to reference the most recent revision of the PTM. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(1) General Provisions is being amended to improve consistency between 

general provisions and affected rule and to remove obsolete compliance dates. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(pp) Bulk Gasoline Plants is being amended to update RACT 

requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(rr) Gasoline Dispensing Facility is being amended to update RACT 

requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(ss) Gasoline Transport Vehicles and Vapor Collection Systems is 

being amended to update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and 

Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(tt) VOC Emissions from Major Sources is being amended to update 

RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(w) Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage is being amended to 

update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(yy) Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides from Major Sources is being 

amended to update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal 

requirements. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2)(ccc) VOC Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks is being amended to 

update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 

Rule 391-3+.02(2)(ddd) VOC Emissions from Offset Lithography is being amended to 

update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal requirements. 
Chapter 391 -3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control 

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

Manufacturing is being amended to update RACT requirements to ensure consistency 

between the State and Federal requirements. 

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

amended to update RACT requirements to ensure consistency between the State and Federal 

requirements. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(111) NOx Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment is being amended to 

no longer subject fuel-burning equipment burning wood or wood residue in specific amounts 

outside of the Atlanta metro 8-hour ozone nonattainment area to the existing NOx emission 

standard 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr) NOx Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment is being 

amended to update RACT requirements to provide a streamlined RACT application and to 

ensure consistency between State and Federal Requirements. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(12), Clean Air lnterstate Rule NOx Annual Trading Program is being 

amended adopt recent revisions to 40 CFR 96.102 into the Georgia Rules by reference to 

ensure consistency between the State and Federal programs. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(13), Clean Air lnterstate Rule SO2 Annual Trading Program is being 

amended adopt recent revisions to 40 ,CFR 96.202 into the Georgia Rules by reference to 

ensure consistency between the State and Federal programs. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(14), Clean Air Mercury Annual Trading Program is being amended to 

,adopt recent revisions to 40 CFR 60.4102 into the Georgia Rules by reference to ensure 

consistency between the State and Federal programs. 

This notice, together with an exact copy of the proposed Air rule amendments, a synopsis, and 

a statement of rationale of the rule revisions, are being provided to all persons who have 

requested in writing that they be placed on a notification list. These documents may be viewed 

at htt~://aae~d.or~/snvironetll or during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the 

Georgia Environmental Protection Division, Air Protection Branch, 4244 International Parkway, 

Suite 120, Atlanta, Georgia 30354. Copies may also be requested by contacting the Air 

Protection Branch at 4041363-7000 or the Environmental Protection Division Director's Office at 

1-888-373-5947. Revisions to the PTM, dated January 1, 2008, may also be viewed at 

http:/gaped.org.enivironet/? or at the address and phone numbers listed above. 

To provide the public an opportunity to comment upon and provide input into the proposed Air 

rule amendments, a public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on March 4, 2008, in the EPD 

Training Center located at 4244 lnternational Parkway, Suite 116, Atlanta, Georgia 30354. At 

the hearing, anyone may present data, make a statement, comment or offer a viewpoint or 

argument either orally or in writing. Lengthy statements or statements of a considerable 

technical or economic nature, as well as previously recorded messages, must be submitted in 

writing for the official record. Oral statements should be concise. 
Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control 

Written comments are welcomed. To insure their inclusion in EPD's package for the Board of 

Natural Resources, written comments should be received by close of business on March 21, 

2008. Written comments may be emailed to EPDCornrnents@dnr.state.sa.us or sent via 

regular mail addressed to: Branch Chief, Air Protection Branch, 4244 International Parkway, 

Suite 120, Atlanta, Georgia, 30354. 

The proposed Air rule amendments will be considered for adoption by the Board of Natural 

Resources at its meeting at 9:00 a.m. on April 23, 2008, in the DNR Board Room located at 2 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Suite 1252, East Tower, Atlanta, Georgia 30334. The meeting is 

open to the public. 

The proposed Air rule amendments are proposed for adoption pursuant to authority contained in 

Georgia Air Quality Act (O.C.G.A. Section 12-9-1 et. seq.). For further information, contact the 

Air Protection Branch at 4041363-7000. 
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF THE 

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 

RELATING TO AIR QUALITY, CHAPTER 391-3-1 

The Rules of the Department of Natural Resources, Chapter 391-3-1, Air Quality Control 

are hereby amended, added to, repealed in part, revised, as hereinafter explicitly set forth 

in the attached amendments, additions, partial repeals, and revisions for specific rules, or 

such subdivisions thereof as may be indicated. 

[Note: Underlined text is proposed to be added. Lined-through text is proposed to 

be deleted.] 

Rule 39l-3-l-.Ol, "Definitions," subparagraph (nnnn) thereof, relating to "Procedures for 

Testing and Monitoring Sources of Air Pollutants," is being amended to read as follows: 

(nnnn) "Procedures for Testing and Monitoring Sources of Air Pollutants" or "PTM" 

means the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Procedures for Testing and 

Monitoring Sources of Air Pollutants dated -Januarv 1, 2008. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(1) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (a) thereof, 

relating to "General Provisions," is being amended by revising subparagraph 6. to read as 

follows: 

6. VOC Emission Standards, Exemptions, Area Designations, Compliance 

Schedules and Compliance Determinations 

(i) Exemptions and Area Designations. 

(I) Sources located outside Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, 

DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, 

Paulding, and Rockdale counties whose potential emissions 

of volatile organic compounds are not more than 100 tons per 

year shall not be subject to subparagraphs (t) through (ff) 

[inclusive], (hh) through (nn) [inclusive], and (qq) of this 

section 391 -3-1 -.02(2). 

(11) Sources used exclusively for chemical or physical analysis or 

determination of product quality and commercial acceptance 

shall not be subject to subsections (t) through (ff) [inclusive], 

(hh) through (nn) [inclusive], qq -, 

and (tt) of this section 391 -3-1 -.02(2), provided: 

I. The operation of the source is not an integral part of 

the production process; and provided; 
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II. The emissions from the source do not exceed 800 

pounds in any calendar month; and provided; 

Ill. The exemption from such source is approved in 

writing by the Director. 

(Ill) Sources located within Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, 

DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, 

Paulding, or Rockdale counties whose actual emissions of 

volatile organic compounds are less than 15 pounds per day 

shall not be subject to subsections (t) through (ff) [inclusive], 

(ii) through (11) [inclusive], and= 

of this section 391-3-1 -.02(2). 

(IV) Coatings, inks and other VOC-containing materials in use at 

sources of VOC emissions subject to any limitations or 

requirements of subsections (t) through (aa) [inclusive], (ii), 

(jj), (mm), and (tt) of this section 391-3-1.02(2) shall not be 

subject to any requirements of such subsections, provided the 

source's total aggregate use of such materials is not in 

excess of 55 gallons per year and such exemption is 

approved in writing by the Division. 

(ii) Compliance Schedules. 

(I) All sources of VOC emissions subject to any limitation or 

requirement of, or under, section 391-3-1-.02(2) prior to the 

effective date of this amended Rule 391-3-1-.02, shall be in 

compliance or on an approved compliance schedule. 
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(iii) Compliance Determinations. 

(I) Compliance determinations for coatings expressed as pounds 

of VOC per gallon of coating, excluding water, shall treat 

organic compounds that are not defined as VOC1s as water 

for purposes of calculating the "excluding water" part of the 

coating composition. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (pp) thereof, 

relating to "Bulk Gasoline Plants," is hereby amended to read as follows: 

(pp) Bulk Gasoline Plants. 

1. After the compliance date specified in paragraph 6. of this subsection, no 

owner or operator of a bulk gasoline plant may permit the receiving or 

dispensing of gasoline by its stationary storage tanks unless: 

(0 

(ii) 

(iii) 

Each stationarv storage tank is equipped with a submerged fill pipe, 

approved by the Director; or 

Each stationarv storaae tank is equipped with a fill line whose 

discharge opening is at the tank bottom. 

Each stationarv storaae tank has a vapor balance system consisting 

of the following major components: 

(I) A vapor space connection on the stationary storage tank 

equipped with fittings which are vapor tight and will 

automatically and immediately close upon disconnection so 

as to prevent release of gasoline or gasoline vapors; and 

(11) A connecting pipe or hose equipped with fittings which are 

vapor tight and will automatically and immediately close upon 

disconnection so as to prevent release of gasoline or gasoline 

vapors. 

After the compliance date specified in paragraph 6. of this subsection, no 

owner or operator of a bulk gasoline plant, or the owner or operator of a tank 

truck or trailer may permit the transfer of gasoline between the tank truck or 

trailer and stationary storage tank unless: 

(i) The vapor balance system is in good working order and is connected 

and operating; 

(ii) The gasoline transport vehicle is maintained to prevent the escape of 

fugitive vapors and gasses during loading operations; 

(iii) A means is provided to prevent liquid drainage from the loading 

device when it is not in use or to accomplish complete drainage 

before the loading device is disconnected; and 
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(iv) The pressure relief valves on storage vessels and tank trucks or 

trailers are set to release at 0.7 psia or greater unless restricted by 

state or local fire codes or the National Fire Prevention Association 

guidelines in which case the pressure relief valve must be set to 

release at the highest possible pressure allowed by these codes or 

guidelines. 

3. The requirements of this subsection shall not apply to stationary storage 

tanks of less than 2,000 gallons. 

4. Sources and persons affected under this subsection shall comply with the 

vapor collection and control system requirements of subsection 391-3-1- 

.02(2)(ss). 

5. For the purpose of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: 

(0 "Bottom filling" means the filling of a tank truck or stationary storage 

tank through an opening that is located at the tank bottom. 

(ii) "Bulk gasoline plant" means a gasoline storage and distribution 

facility with an average daily throughput of more than 4,000 gallons 

but less than 20,000 gallons which receives gasoline from bulk 

terminals by rail and/or trailer transport, stores it in tanks, and 

subsequently dispenses it via account trucks to local farms, 

businesses, and service stations. 

(iii) "Bulk gasoline terminal" means a gasoline storage facility which 

receives gasoline from refineries primarily by pipeline, ship, or barge, 

and delivers gasoline to bulk gasoline plants or to commercial or 

retail accounts primarily by tank truck and has an average daily 

throughput of more than 20,000 gallons of gasoline. 

(iv) "Gasoline" means any petroleum distillate having a Reid vapor 

pressure of 4.0 psia or greater. 

(v) "Stationary Storaqe Tank means all underqround vessels and any 

abovesround vessels never intended for mobile use. 

@)M "Submerged filling," means the filling of a tank truck or stationary tank 

through a pipe or hose whose discharge opening is not more than six 

inches from the tank bottom. 

@tj(VII) "Vapor balance system" means a combination of pipes or hoses that 

create a closed system between the vapor spaces of an unloading 

tank and a receiving tank such that vapors displaced from the 

receiving tank are transferred to the tank being unloaded. 

6. Compliance Dates. 
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(i) All bulk gasoline plants located in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, 

DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, 

Paulding, and Rockdale counties shall be in compliance. 

(ii) All bulk gasoline plants located in Catoosa, Richmond and Walker 

counties shall be in compliance with this subsection by May 1, 2006. 

(iii) All bulk qasoline plants located in Barrow. Bartow, Carroll, Hal!, 

Newton, Spaldina, and Walton counties shall be in compliance with 

this subsection by June 1, 2008. 

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Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (rr) thereof, 

relating to "Gasoline Dispensing Facility - Stage I," is hereby amended to read as 

follows: 

(rr) Gasoline Dispensing Facility - Stage I. 
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1. Requirements: After the compliance date specified in subparaqraph 16 of 

this subparagraph, no person may transfer or cause or allow the transfer of 

gasoline from any delivery vessel into any stationary storaqe tank subiect to 

subparaqraph (rr), unless: 

li) The stationarv storage tank is equipped with all of the followinq: 

11) A submerqed fill pipe; and 

(11) A Division approved Gasoline Vapor Recovery System as 

noted below: 

A. An Enhanced Stase I Gasoline Vapor Recoverv 

System as defined in subparaqraph 15.(iv) that shall 

remain in qood workinq condition, such as keepinq the 
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vapor return openinq free of liquid or solid 

obstructions, and that also shall be leak tight as 

determined bv tests conducted in accordance with test 

proceduresas approved bv the Division; or 

6. For existinq qasoline dispensing facilities in Catoosa, 

Cherokee. Clavton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douqlas, 

Favette. Forsvth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Pauldinq, 

Richmond, Rockdale, and Walker counties, a Staqe 1 

Gasoline Vapor Recovery Svstem as defined in 

subparaqraph 15.(x) that shall remain in good working 

condition; and 

{Ill) Vents that shall be at least 12 feet in heiqht from the around 

and shall have a PressureNacuum vent valve with settinas as 

specified bv applicable Staqe I or II vapor recovery CAR6 

executive order. In svstems where vents have manifolds, the 

manifold may be less than 12 feet. 

(ii) The vapors displaced from the qasoline stationarv storaqe tank 

during fillinq are controlled by one of the followinq 

[I) A vapor-tiqht vapor return line from the qasoline stationary 

storage tank(s) to the deliverv vessel for each product 

deliverv line that is connected from the deliverv vessel to the 

gasoline stationarv storage tankls) and a method or 

procedure that will ensure the vapor line(s) is connected 

before qasoline can be transferred into the qasoline stationary 

storaqe tank(s); or 

(11) If a manifold connects all gasoline stationarv storaqe tanks 

vent lines, a vapor-tight vapor return line from a qasoline 

stationary storage tank beina filled to the deliverv vessel with 

sufficient return capacitv to control vapors from all qasoline 

stationary storaqe tanks being filled at the time and to prevent 

release of said vapors from the vent line(s) or other qasoline 

stationary storage tank openinas, however, no more than two 

tanks shall be filled at the same time per connected vaportiqht return line; or 

[Ill) A refriqeration-condensation svstem or a carbon adsorption 

svstem is utilized and recovers at least 90 percent bv weight 

of the orqanic compounds. 

2. Applicabilitv: The requirements contained in this subparagraph shall applv to 

all stationarv storaqe tanks with capacities of 2.000 qallons or more which 

were in place before January 1, 1979, and stationarv storaqe tanks with 

capacities of 250 qallons or more which were in place after December 31, 

1978, located at qasoline dispensinq facilities located in those counties of 

Barrow, Bartow. Carroll, Catoosa, Cherokee. Clavton, Cobb. Coweta, 
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DeKalb, Douqlas, Favette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Pauldinq, 

Richmond, Rockdale, Spaldinq, Newton, Walker and Walton. 

3. Applicability: Once a gasoline dispensing facility becomes subiect to this 

rule, it will continue to be subiect even if the qasoline averaqe throughput 

rate falls below the applicability threshold. 

4. Exemptions: The requirements of this subparaqraph shall not apply to 

stationarv storaqe tanks of less than 550 qallons capacity used exclusively 

for the fuelinq of implements of husbandrv or to qasoline dispensinq facilities 

that dispense no more than 10,000 qallons averaqe monthly throuqhput rate 

of qasoline per month, provided the tanks are equipped with submerged fill 

pipes. 

5. Staqe I Gasoline Vapor Recovery Svstems installed prior to Januarv 1. 1993 

that currently utilize a co-axial Staqe I vapor recovery system in which the 

qasoline stationary storaqe tanks are not manifolded in any manner and that 

are utilized at a facility that is not required to have a Staqe II vapor recovery 

system shall be exempted from installinq a co-axial poppetted drop tube. All 

co-axial Staqe I Gasoline Vapor Recovery Systems must be upqraded to 

Enhanced Staqe I Gasoline Vapor Recoverv Systems before May 1, 2012. 

Certification and Recertification Testinq Requirements: All Stage I Gasoline 

Vapor Recoverv Systems and Enhanced Staqe I Gasoline Vapor Recovery 

Systems at qasoline dis~ensinq facilities shall be certified by the equipment 

owner as being properlv installed and properlv functioninq in accordance 

with the applicable CARB Executive Order. Certification and recertification 

testinq shall be conducted by a qualified technician who has a thorouqh 

knowledqe of the system. Tests shall be conducted in accordance with test 

procedures as approved bv the Division. The fill cap and vapor cap must be 

removed when performinq certification testinq. 

7. Certification and Recertification Testinq Requirements: Testinq may be 

conducted by the Division or by an installation or testing company that meets 

the minimum criteria established by the Division for conductinq such tests. 

In the case where a party other than the Division will be conductinq the 

testinq, the owner or operator shall notify the Division at least five business 

davs in advance as to when and where the testing will occur, what party will 

conduct the testinq, and the CARB Executive Order number. For Enhanced 

Staqe I Gasoline Vapor Recoverv Systems, a certified and trained individual 

is required to install and test the System in accordance with the applicable 

CARB Executive Order. 

8. Certification and Recertification Testinq Requirements: Certification, 

recertification, and testinq and compliance reportinq for all Staqe I qasoline 

vapor recovery systems shall be required accordinq to the followinq 

schedule: 

li, Certification testing is required within 30 days of system installation 

for Staqe I qasoline vaDor recovery svstems approved bv the Division 

after December 31, 2002. 
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fii) Certification test in^ is required within 30 davs of svstem installation 

for Enhanced Staqe I Gasoline Vapor Recovery Svstems approved 

by the Divisiori installed after December 31, 2002. 

fiii) After June 1, 2008, recertification testing will be required within 12 

months followinq the initial certification or recertification for Staqe I 

Gasoline Vapor Recoverv Systems approved by the Division. 

Jiv) After June 1. 2008 recertification testinq will be required within 24 

months followinq the initial certification or recertification for Enhanced 

Staqe I Gasoline Vapor Recoverv Systems ap~roved bv the Division. 

9. Reportinq Requirements: Compliance reportins shall be required within 30 

days of the certification or recertification test(s) required by subparaqraph 8. 

This report shall be submitted to the Division and shall include results of all 

tests conducted for certification or recertification. 

10. Maintenance Requirements: The owner or operator of the qasoline 

dispensina facility shall maintain the Enhanced Staqe I Gasoline Vapor 

Recoverv System or Staqe I Gasoline Vapor Recoverv System in proper 

operatinq condition as specified by the manufacturer and free of defects that 

could impair the effectiveness of the svstem. For the purposes of this 

subparaqraph, the followinq is a list of equipment defects that substantially 

impair the effectiveness of the svstems in reducinq qasoline bulk transfer 

and fugitive vapor emissions: 

(I) Absence or disconnection of any component that is a part of the 

approved system; 

(11) Pressure/vacuum relief valves or dry breaks and drain valves in the 

s~ill bucket that are inoperative; and 

[iii) Anv visible product leaks. 

11. Maintenance Requirements: Upon identification of any of the defects as 

described above, the owner or operator of the qasoline dispensinq facility 

shall immediately schedule and implement repair, replacement or adjustment 

by the company's repair representative as necessary. 

12. Recordkeepinq Requirements: The followinq records shall be maintained 

on-site for two years: 

f i) Maintenance records including any repaired or replacement parts 

and a description of the problems; 

(ii) Compliance records includinq warninqs or notices of violation issued 

bv the Division; and 

(iii) Gasoline throuahput records that will allow the average monthly 

gasoline throuqhput rate to be continuously determined. 
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13. Recordkeepinq Requirements: Record disposal may be approved by the 

Division upon a written request by the owner or operator of the qasoline 

dispensinq facility. Approval may be qranted on a case-by-case basis 

considering volume of records, number of times the records have been 

inspected by the Division; and the value of maintaining the records. In no 

case, shall the time be extended beyond the requirements of this 

subparaqraph. 

14. Compliance Inspections: Gasoline dispensing facilities equipped with 

Enhanced Staqe I Gasoline Vapor Recoverv Systems and Staqe I Gasoline 

Vapor Recoverv Svstems shall be subiect to annual compliance inspections 

and functional testinq by the Environmental Protection Division personnel 

which include but are not limited to the followinq: 

(i) Verification that all equipment is present and maintains a certified 

svstem confiquration as defined in subparaqraphs 15.W. Or 15.(x), 

whichever is applicable. 

[ii) Inspection of all Staqe I vapor recovery related files to ensure that the 

qasoline dispensinq facility has complied with maintenance 

requirements and other record kee~inq requirements such as 

inspection, compliance and volume reports as required by 

subparaqraphs 1 O., 1 1 ., 12., and 13.. 

(iii) Observation of the use of equipment by facility operators and product 

suppliers. 

[iv) Verification that the facility has complied with the certification and/or 

recertification testinq requirements as specified by subparagraphs 6., 

7., and 8., whichever is applicable. 

15. Definitions: For the purpose of this subparaqraph, the followinq definitions 

shall apply: 

(i) "Averaqe monthlv throuqhput rate" means the averaqe of the qallons 

pumped monthlv for the most recent two year period of operation 

excludinq any inactive period. If a facility has not been in operation 

for two years or does not have access to records for the most recent 

two years of operation, the Division shall determine the lenqth of time 

to determine the averaqe of the qallons pumped monthly. 

(ii) "CARB" means the California Air Resources Board. 

(iii) "Delivery vessel" means tank trucks or trailers equipped with a 

storaqe tank and used for the transport of qasoline from sources of 

supply to stationary storaqe tanks of qasoline dispensinq facilities. 

liv) Enhanced Staqe I Gasoline Vapor Recoverv System" means: 
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/I) any Staqe I qasoline vapor recovery system properly certified 

under current version of the CARB vapor recoverv 

certification procedures and applicable executive order 

effective on or after April 1, 2001: or 

[II)' anv Staqe I qasoline vapor recovery system whose desiqn 

has been submitted to the Division, has passed any required 

certification tests, demonstrated an efficiency of 98% 

collection of vapors, and whose ownerloperator has received 

a written approval from the Division. The submitted design 

shall include but may not be limited to drawinqs detailinq all 

components of the system and a written narrative describing 

the components and their use. 

(v) "Existing gasoline dispensinq facility" means any applicable gasoline 

dispensinq facilitv with an approved Stage I Gasoline Vapor 

Recoverv System that was in operation on or before April 30, 2008. 

(vi) "Gasoline" means a petroleum distillate havinq a Reid vapor pressure 

of 4.0 psia or qreater. 

(vii) "Gasoline dispensinq facility" means any site where qasoline is 

dispensed to motor vehicle qasoline tanks from stationarv storaqe 

tanks. 

[viii) "Major Modification" means the addition, replacement, or removal of 

a aasoline storaqe tank or a modification that causes the tank top of 

an underaround storaqe tank to be unburied. 

fix) "Reconstruction" means the replacement of any stationarv qasoline 

storage tank. 

( X) "Staqe I Gasoline Vapor Recovery Svstem" means: 

[I) anv Staqe I Gasoline Vapor Recovery System properly 

certified under the CARB vapor recoverv certification 

procedures effective before April I, 2001, excluding the 

coaxial poppetted drop tube requirement exempted by 

subparaqraph 5; or 

(11) any Staqe I Gasoline Vapor Recoverv System whose design 

has been submitted to the Division, has passed any required 

certification tests. and whose ownerloperator has received a 

written approval from the Division. The submitted design 

shall include but may not be limited to drawinqs detailinq all 

components of the svstem and a written narrative describing 

the components and their use. Mixing of equipment 

components certified under separate certification procedures 

may be allowed when supported by manufacturer or 

independent third-partv certification that the configuration 
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meets or exceeds the applicable performance standards and 

has received prior written approval from the Division 

{xi) "Stationary storaqe tankn means all underground vessels and any 

aboveqround vessels never intended for mobile use. 

{xii) "Submersed fill pipen means any fill pipe with a discharqe openinq 

which is within a nominal distance of six inches from the tank bottom. 

16. Compliance Dates 

{i) All qasoline dispensinq facilities located in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, 

Coweta, DeKalb, Douqlas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, 

Pauldinq and Rockdale counties shall be in compliance. 

{ii) All gasoline dispensinq facilities located in Catoosa, Richmond and 

Walker counties that dispense more than 50,000 gallons of qasoline 

per month shall be in compliance with this subparaaraph by May 1, 

2006. 

{iii) All gasoline dispensinq facilities located in Catoosa. Richmond and 

Walker counties that dispense 50,000 qallons or less of gasoline per 

month shall be in compliance with this subparaqraph by Mav I, 2007. 

liv) All gasoline dispensinq facilities that dispense 100,000 gallons 

average monthly throughput of qasoline or more per month located in 

Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Spaldinq. Newton and Walton counties 

shall be in compliance with this subparaqraph by June I, 2008. 

{v) All gasoline dispensinq facilities that dispense greater than or equal 

to 50,000 qallons and less than 100,000 qallons average monthly 

throughput of qasoline per month located in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, 

Hall, Spaldinq, Newton and Walton counties shall be in compliance 

with this subparaqraph by November 1, 2008. 

{vi) All gasoline dispensina facilities that dispense qreater than 10,000 

gallons and less than 50,000 gallons averaqe monthly throuqhput of 

gasoline per month located in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Spaldinq, 

Newton and Walton counties shall be in compliance with this 

subparaqraph by May 1, 2009. 

{vii) Upon the effective date of this rule, all newly constructed or 

reconstructed gasoline dispensing facilities located in Barrow, 

Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, 

Douqlas, Favette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Pauldina. 

Richmond, Rockdale, Spaldinq, Newton, Walker and Walton shall be 

in compliance with this subparaqraph upon startup of qasoline 

dispensinq operations. 

{viii) Upon the effective date of this rule, all existinq qasoline dispensing 

facilities located in Catoosa, Cherokee, Clavton, Cobb, Coweta, 
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DeKalb. Douqlas, Favette. Forsvth, Fulton. Gwinnett. Henrv, 

Pauldinq. Richmond, Rockdale, and Walker counties that underqo 

maior modification shall be in compliar\ce with the requirements of an 

approved Enhanced Staqe I Gasoline Vapor Recoverv Svstem as 

defined in subparaqraph 15.h) upon completbn of the modification. 

(ix) All existinq gasoline dispensinq facilities located in Cherokee, 

Clavton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douqlas, Favette, Forsvth, Fulton, 

Gwinnett, Henw, Pauldinq and Rockdale counties shall be in 

compliance with the requirements of an approved Enhanced Staqe I 

Gasoline Vapor Recovew System as defined in subparaqraph 15.(iv) 

before Mav 1, 201 2. 

(x) All existinq gasoline dispensinq facilities located in Catoosa, 

Richmond, and Walker counties shall be in compliance with the 

requirements of an approved Enhanced Staqe I Gasoline Vapor 

Recovew Svstem as defined in subparaqraph 15.h) before May 1, 

2023. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (ss) thereof, 

relating to "Gasoline Transport Vehicles and Vapor Collection Systems," is amended to 

read as follows: 

(ss) Gasoline Transport Vehicles and Vapor Collection Systems. 

1. After the compliance date specified in paragraph 3. 6 of this fttssestieft, 

subparaqraph no person shall cause, let, permit, suffer, or allow the loading 

or unloading of gasoline from a gasoline transport vehicle of any size 

capacity unless: 

The tank sustains a pressure change of not more than three inches 

of water in five minutes when pressurized to 18 inches of water and 

evacuated to six inches of water as tested at least once per year in 

accordance with test procedures specified by the Division; 

Displays a marking on the right front (passenger) side of the tank, in 

characters at least 2 inches high, which reads either PN TEST DATE 

or EPA27 and the date on which the gasoline transport tank was last 

tested; 

The tank has no visible liquid leaks and no gasoline vapor leaks as 

measured by a combustible gas detector; 

The owner or operator of the gasoline transport vehicle has 

submitted to the Division within 30 days of the test date a data sheet 

in the format specified by the Division containing at a minimum the 

following information: name of person(s) or company that conducted 

the test, date of test, test results including a list of any repairs made 

to the transport vehicle to bring it into compliance and the 
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manufacturer's vehicle identification number (VIN) of the tank truck or 

frame number of a trailer-mounted tank; and 

The transport vehicle has been equipped with fittings which are vapor 

tight and will automatically and immediately close upon disconnection 

so as to prevent release of gasoline or gasoline vapors, with a vapor 

return line and hatch seal designed to prevent the escape of gasoline 

or gasoline vapors while loading. 

2. The owner or operator of a vapor collection and ef vapor control system 

shall: 

(i) Design and operate the vapor collection and vapor control system 

and the gasoline loading equipment in a manner that prevents: 

Gauge pressure from exceeding 18 inches of water and 

vacuum from exceeding 6 inches of water in the gasoline tank 

truck; 

A reading equal to or greater than 100 percent of the lower 

explosive limit (LEL, measured as propane) at 1 inch from all 

points on the perimeter of a potential leak source when 

measured (in accordance with test procedures specified by 

the Division) during loading or unloading operations at 

gasoline dispensing facilities, bulk gasoline plants and bulk 

gasoline terminals; and 

Avoidable visible liquid leaks during loading and unloading 

operations at gasoline dispensing facilities, bulk gasoline 

plants and bulk gasoline terminals. 

(ii) Within 15 days, repair and retest a vapor collection or vapor control 

system that exceeds the limits in subparaqraph (i) above. 
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3. Applicability: The requirements of this subparaqraph shall apply only to 

those qasoline transport vehicles which load or unload qasoline at bulk 

qasoline terminals, bulk gasoline plants, and qasoline dispensinq facilities 

subiect to VOC vapor control requirements contained under section 391-3-1- 

.02(2). 

4. The Division may require a ~ressure/vacuum retest or leak check for any 

gasoline transport vehicle, vapor collection system, vapor control system, 

and/or qasoline loading equipment subject to this subparaqraph. A qasoline 

transport vehicle. vapor collection system, vapor control system, and/or 

qasoline loadinq equipment for which the Division has required a 

pressure/vacuum retest or leak check shall: 

li) Cease loadinq and unloading operations within fourteen (14) days of 

the date of the initial retest or leak check request unless the retest or 

leak check has been completed to the satisfaction of the Division; 

(ii) Provide written advance notification to the Division of the scheduled 

time and place of the test in order to provide the Division an 

opportunity to have an observer present; and 

(iii) Supply a copy of the results of all such tests to the Division within 30 

days of the test date. 

5. For the purpose of this st&e&kwsub~arara~h, the following definitions 

shall apply: 

(i) "Combustible Gas Detector" means a portable VOC gas analyzer 

with a minimum range of 0-100 percent of the LEL as propane. 

(11) "Gasoline" means a petroleum distillate havinq a Reid vapor pressure 

of 4.0 psia or qreater. 

"Gasoline Transport Vehicle" means any mobile storage vessel 

including tank trucks and trailers used for the transport of gasoline 
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from sources of supply to stationary storage tanks of gasoline 

dispensing facilities, bulk gasoline plants or bulk gasoline terminals. 

o(WJ "Gasoline Vapor Leak" means a reading of 100 percent or greater of 

the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) of gasoline when measured as 

propane at a distance of one inch. 

"Vapor Collection System" means a vapor transport system, including 

any piping, hoses and devices, which uses direct displacement by 

the gasoline being transferred to force vapors from the vessel being 

loaded into either a vessel being unloaded or vapor control system or 

vapor holding tank. 

o(x) "Vapor Control System" means a system, including any piping, 

hoses, equipment and devices, that is designed to control the release 

of volatile organic compounds displaced from a vessel during transfer 

of gasoline. 

6. Compliance Dates. 

li) All qasoline transport vehicles and vapor collection systems 

operating in Cherokee, Clavton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Dounlas, 

Fayette, Forsvth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henrv, Pauldinn and Rockdale 

counties shall be in compliance. 

[ii) All qasoline transport vehicles and vapor collection systems 

operatinq in Catoosa, Richmond and Walker counties shall be in 

compliance with this subparaqraph by May 1,2006. 

[iii) All qasoline transport vehicles and vapor collection systems 

operatinq in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spaldinq, and 

Walton counties shall be in compliance with this subparagraph by 

June 1,2008. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (tt) thereof, 

relating to "VOC Emissions from Major Sources," is being amended to read as follows: 

(tt) VOC Emissions from Major Sources. 

1. No person shall cause, let, permit, suffer or allow the emissions of VOC from 

any source to exceed the levels specified in paragraph 3. below unless such 

source has been approved by the Director as utilizing all reasonably 

available control technology in controlling those VOC emissions. 
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2. For the purpose of this subsection, "Reasonably Available Control 

Technology" means the utilization and/or implementation of water based or 

low solvent coatings, VOC control equipment such as incineration, carbon 

adsorption, refrigeration or other like means as determined by the Director to 

represent reasonably available control technology for the source category in 

question. 

3. The requirements contained in this subsection shall apply to all such sources 

located in the counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, 

Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, and Rockdale 

which have potential VOC emissions exceeding 25 tons per year and to all 

such sources in the counties of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, 

Spalding, and Walton which have potential VOC emissions exceeding 100 

tons per year. 

4. Compliance Dates. 

(i) All sources of VOC emissions subject to this subsection and located 

in the counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, 

Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and 

Rockdale shall be in compliance. 

(ii) All sources of VOC emissions subject to this subsection located in 

the counties of Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton 

and in operation on or before October 1, 1999, shall comply with the 

following compliance schedule: 

(I) A demonstration of appropriate reasonably available control 

technology for controlling VOC emissions from the source 

must be submitted to the Division no later than October 1, 

2000. Each demonstration is subject to approval, denial, or 

modification by the Division. 

(11) A final control plan and application for a permit to construct for 

the installation of VOC emission control systems and/or 

modification of coatings, solvents, processes, or equipment 

must be submitted to the Division no later than April 1, 2001. 

(Ill) On-site construction of emission control systems and/or 

modification of coatings, solvents, processes, or equipment 

must be completed by March 1, 2003. 

(IV) Full compliance with the applicable requirements of this 

subsection must be demonstrated through methods and 

procedures approved by Division on or before May 1, 2003. 

(iii) All sources of VOC emissions subject to this subsection located in 

the counties of Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton 

and which begin initial operation after October 1, 1999, shall be in 

compliance upon startup. 
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liv) All sources of VOC emissions subject to this subsection and located 

in Barrow County shall be in com~liance by Mav 1, 2009. 

5. For the purpose of determining applicability of this subsection, the emissions 

of VOC from any source shall exclude all VOC emissions subject to any 

other more specific VOC requirements contained in other subsections of this 

Rule. 

6. For all Reasonably Available Control Technology demonstrations approved 

or determined pursuant to this subsection, the Division shall issue a public 

notice which provides for an opportunity for public comment and an 

opportunity for a hearing on the determination. 

7. All Reasonably Available Control Technology demonstrations, and any 

modifications or changes to those determinations, approved or determined 

by the Division pursuant to this subsection shall be submitted by the Division 

to the U.S. EPA as a revision to the state implementation plan. No 

Reasonably Available Control Technology demonstration, nor any 

modification or change to a demonstration, approved or determined by the 

Division pursuant to this subsection shall revise the state implementation 

plan or be used as a state implementation plan credit, until it is approved by 

the U.S. EPA as a state implementation plan revision. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (w) thereof, 

relating to "Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage," is being amended to read as 

follows: 

(w) Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage. 

1. After the compliance date specified in section 3. of this subsection, no 

person subject to other VOC requirements contained in other subsections of 

this Rule may transfer or cause or allow the transfer of any volatile organic 

liquid other than gasoline from any delivery vessel into a stationary storage 

tank of greater than 4,000 gallons, unless the tank is equipped with 

submerged fill pipes. 

2. For the purpose of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: 

(i) "Delivery Vessel" means any tank truck or trailer equipped with a 

storage tank in use for the transport of volatile organic liquids from 

sources of supply to stationary storage tanks; and 

(ii) "Submerged Fill Pipe" means any fill pipe with a discharge opening 

which is within six inches of the tank bottom. 

3. Compliance Dates. 

(i) All volatile organic liquid handling and storage facilities located in the 

counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, 
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Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale 

shall be in compliance. 

(ii) All volatile organic liquid handling and storage facilities subject to this 

subsection; located in the counties of Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, 

Spalding, and Walton; and in operation on or before October 1, 1999, 

shall be in compliance by May 1, 2003. 

(iii) All volatile organic liquid handling and storage facilities subject to this 

subsection; located in the counties of Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, 

Spalding, and Walton; and which begin initial operation after October 

1, 1999, shall be in compliance upon startup. 

liv) All volatile orqaninc liquid handlinq and storaqe facilities subiect to 

this subsection and located in Barrow County shall be in compliance 

bv Mav 1.2009. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (yy) thereof, 

relating to "Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides from Major Sources," is being amended to 

read as follows: 

(yy) Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides from Major Sources. 

1. No person shall cause, let, permit, suffer or allow the emissions of nitrogen 

oxides from any source to exceed the levels specified in paragraph 2 below 

unless such source has been approved by the Director as meeting the 

appropriate requirement for all reasonably available control technology in 

controlling those emissions of nitrogen oxides. 

The requirements contained in this subsection shall apply to all such sources 

located in the counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, 

Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, and Rockdale 

which have potential emissions of nitrogen oxides, expressed as nitrogen 

dioxide, exceeding 25 tons per year and to all such sources in the counties 

of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton which have 

potential emissions of nitrogen oxides, expressed as nitrogen dioxide, 

exceeding 100 tons per year. 

3. Compliance Dates. 

(i) All sources of nitrogen oxides emissions subject to this subsection 

which have potential emissions of nitrogen oxides, expressed as 

nitrogen dioxide, exceeding 50 tons per year; were in operation on or 

before April 1, 2004; and are located in the counties of Cherokee, 

Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, 

Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale shall be in compliance. 

(ii) All sources of nitrogen oxides emissions subject to this subsection 

located in the counties of Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, 
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and Walton and in operation on or before October 1, 1999, shall 

comply with the following compliance schedule: 

(I) A demonstration of appropriate reasonably available control 

technology for controlling emissions of nitrogen oxides from 

the source must be submitted to the Division no later than 

October 1, 2000. Each demonstration is subject to approval, 

denial, or modification by the Division. 

(11) A final control plan and application for a permit to construct for 

the installation of nitrogen oxides emission control systems 

and/or modifications of process or fuel-burning equipment 

must be submitted to the Division no later than April 1, 2001. 

(Ill) On-site construction of emission control systems and/or 

modification of process or fuel-burning equipment must be 

completed by March I, 2003. 

(IV) Full compliance with the applicable requirements of this 

subsection must be demonstrated through methods and 

procedures approved by Division on or before May 1, 2003. 

(iii) All sources of nitrogen oxides emissions subject to this subsection 

located in the counties of Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, 

and Walton and which begin initial operation after October 1, 1999, 

shall be in compliance. 

(iv) All sources of nitrogen oxides emissions subject to this subsection 

which have potential emissions, expressed as nitrogen dioxide, not 

exceeding 50 tons per year; were in operation on or before April 1, 

2004; and are located in the counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, 

Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, 

Paulding and Rockdale shall comply with the following compliance 

schedule: 

(I) A demonstration of appropriate reasonably available control 

technology for controlling emissions of nitrogen oxides from 

the source must be submitted to the Division no later than 

October 1, 2004. Each demonstration is subject to approval, 

denial, or modification by the Division. 

(11) A final control plan and application for a permit to construct for 

the installation of nitrogen oxides emission control systems 

and/or modifications of process or fuel-burning equipment 

must be submitted to the Division no later than April 1, 2005. 

(Ill) On-site construction of emission control systems and/or 

modification of process or fuel-burning equipment must be 

completed by March 1, 2007. 
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(IV) Full compliance with the applicable requirements of this 

subsection must be demonstrated through methods and 

procedures approved by Division on or before May 1, 2007. 

(v) All sources of nitrogen oxide emissions subject to this subsection 

located in the counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, 

Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and 

Rockdale and which begin initial operation after April I, 2004, shall 

be in compliance upon startup. 

fvi) All sources of nitroqen oxide emissions subiect to this subsection and 

located in Barrow County shall be in compliance bv Mav 1, 2009. 

4. The requirements contained in this subsection shall not apply to individual 

equipment at the source which have potential emissions of nitrogen oxides, 

expressed as nitrogen dioxide, in quantities less than a de minimis level of 

one ton per year or Io air pollution control devices which are installed to 

effect compliance with any requirement of this Chapter. 

5. The requirements contained in this subsection shall not apply to individual 

equipment at the source which are subject to subsections (jjj), (Ill), (mmm), 

or (nnn) of this section 391-3-1-.02(2). 

6. For the purpose of determining applicability of this subsection, the emissions 

of nitrogen oxides from any source shall exclude all nitrogen oxides 

emissions subject to subsections (jjj), (Ill), (mmm), or (nnn) of this section 

391 -3-1 -.02(2). 

7. For all Reasonably Available Control Technology demonstrations approved 

or determined pursuant to this subsection, the Division shall issue a public 

notice which provides for an opportunity for public comment and an 

opportunity for a hearing on the determination. 

8. All Reasonably Available Control Technology demonstrations, and any 

modifications or changes to those determinations, approved or determined 

by the Division pursuant to this subsection shall be submitted by the Division 

to the U.S. EPA as a revision to the state implementation plan. No 

Reasonably Available Control Technology demonstration, nor any 

modification or change to a demonstration, approved or determined by the 

Division pursuant to this subsection shall revise the state implementation 

plan or be used as a state implementation plan credit, until it is approved by 

the U.S. EPA as a state implementation plan revision. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (ccc) thereof, 

relating to "VOC Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks," is being amended to read as 

follows: 

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1. After the compliance date specified in section 4. of this subsection, no 

person shall let, permit, suffer, or allow the operation of a mixing tank unless 

the following requirements for control of emissions of volatile organic 

compounds are satisfied: 

(i) All portable and stationary mixing tanks used for the manufacture of 

any VOC containing material shall be equipped with covers which 

completely cover the tank except for an opening no larger than 

necessary to allow for safe clearance of the mixer shaft. The tank 

opening shall be covered at all times except when operator access is 

necessary. 

(ii) Free fall of VOC containing material into product containers shall be 

accomplished by utilization of drop tubes, fill pipes or low-clearance 

equipment design on filling equipment unless demonstrated to the 

Division impractical for a specific operation. 

(iii) Detergents or non-VOC containing cleaners shall be utilized for both 

general and routine cleaning operations of floors, equipment, and 

containers unless the cleanup cannot be accomplished without the 

use of VOC containing cleaners. 

(iv) All waste solvents shall be stored in closed containers or vessels, 

unless demonstrated to be a safety hazard, and shall be disposed or 

reclaimed such solvents in a manner approved by the Division. 

2. For the purpose of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: 

(i) "Mixing Tanks" means any vessel in which resin, coating or other 

materials, or any combination thereof, are added to produce product 

blend. 

3. The requirements of this subsection shall apply to facilities with potential 

VOC emissions exceeding 25 tons per year and located in the counties of 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, 

Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale and to facilities with 

potential VOC emissions exceeding 100 tons per year and located in the 

counties of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton. 

4. Compliance Dates. 

(i) All sources subject to this subsection and located in the counties of 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, 

Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, and Rockdale shall be in 

compliance. 

(ii) All sources subject to this subsection; located in the counties of 

Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton; and in operation 

on or before October 1, 1999, shall be in compliance by May 1, 2003. 
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(iii) All sources subject to this subsection; located in the counties of 

Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton; and which begin 

initial operation after October I, 1999 shall be in compliance with this 

subsection upon startup. 

liv) All sources subiect to this subsection and located in Barrow County 

shall be in com~liance bv Mav 1, 2009. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (ddd) thereof, 

relating to "VOC Emissions from Offset Lithography," is being amended to read as 

follows: 

(ddd) VOC Emissions from Offset Lithography. 

I. After the compliance date specified in section 4. of this subsection, no 

person shall cause, let, permit, suffer, the operation of any offset lithography 

printing facility unless: 

(i) Offset presses utilize fountain solutions containing 8 percent or less 

by volume VOCs; and 

(ii) The owner or operator installs and operates a VOC emission 

reduction system for all heatset offset printing operations approved 

by the Director to have at least a 90 percent reduction efficiency and 

a capture system approved by the Director, or an equivalent VOC 

emission rate. 

2. For the purpose of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: 

"Fountain Solution" means the mixture of water and additional 

ingredients such as etchant, gum arabic and dampening aid which 

coats the nonimage areas of the printing plate. 

"Offset lithography printing" means the application of words, designs, 

and pictures to a substrate by means of a roll printing technique in 

which the pattern to be applied is transferred from a roller chemically 

treated to accept ink in certain areas to a roller which then transfers 

the pattern to the substrate. 

"Sheet-fed" refers to the process in which the substrate is cut into 

sheets before being printed. 

"Web-fed" refers to the process in which the substrate is supplied to 

the press in the form of rolls. 

3. The requirements of this subsection shall apply to facilities with VOC 

emissions exceeding 25 tons per year and located in the counties of 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, 

Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale and to facilities with 
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potential VOC emissions exceeding 100 tons per year and located in the 

counties of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton. 

4. Compliance Dates. 

(i) All sources subject to this subsection and located in the counties of 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, 

Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale shall be in 

compliance. 

(ii) All sources subject to this subsection; located in the counties of 

Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton; and in operation 

on or before October 1, 1999, shall be in compliance with this 

subsection by May 1,2003. 

(iii) All sources subject to this subsection; located in the counties of 

Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton; and which begin 

initial operation after October 1, 1999, shall be in compliance with this 

subsection upon startup. 

liv) All sources subiect to this subsection and located in Barrow County 

shall be in compliance by May 1, 2009. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (eee) thereof, 

relating to "VOC Emissions from Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing," is 

being amended to read as follows: 

(eee) VOC Emissions from Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing. 

1. Except as provided in sections 2., 3., and 4. of this section, after the 

compliance date specified in section 8. of this subsection, no person shall 

cause, let, permit, suffer, or allow the VOC emissions from an expandable 

polystyrene product manufacturing facility to exceed 0.01 5 Ibs VOCIlb bead 

utilized. 

2. No person shall cause, let, permit, suffer, or allow the operation of an 

expandable polystyrene cup manufacturing facility existing before November 

1, 1987 unless the facility has installed and operates volatile organic 

compound emission reduction equipment on the pre-expanders having at 

least a 90.0 percent reduction efficiency and a capture system approved by 

the Director. 

3. No person shall cause, let, permit, suffer, or allow the operation of an 

expandable polystyrene board insulation manufacturing facility existing 

before January 1, 1990 unless the facility has installed and operates volatile 

organic compound emission reduction equipment on the pre-expanders so 

as to achieve at least a 90.0 percent reduction efficiency and a capture 

system approved by the Director; or limits VOC emissions from the entire 

facility to no greater than 0.0175 Ib VOCIlb bead utilized. 
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4. No person shall cause, let, permit, suffer, or allow the operation of an 

expandable polystyrene custom shape manufacturing facility existing before 

January 1, 1990 unless the facility utilizes a batch expander and reduced 

volatile expandable polystyrene bead containing no more than 4.5 percent 

initial VOC content. The monthly weighted average of all beads used shall 

not exceed 4.5 percent. 

5. For the purposes of this subsection, VOC emitted after the average curing 

time shall not be considered to be emitted from the facility. 

6. For the purpose of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: 

(i> "Expandable Polystyrene Products ManufacturingJ' means the 

manufacturing of products utilizing expandable polystyrene bead 

impregnated with a VOC blowing agent. 

(ii) "Board Insulation Manufacturers" means producers of thermal 

insulation, display foam, or floatation products. Thermal insulation 

production usually requires densities as specified in ASTM C-578, 

the industry standard for both EPS and XPS insulation applications. 

(iii) "Custom Shape Manufacturers" means producers of a variety of 

different products ranging in density and size and based primarily on 

customer specifications. 

(iv) "Pre-expander" means the system where initial expansion of the 

bead occurs. 

(v) "Process" means the point from the opening of the gaylord to the end 

of the average curing time. 

7. The requirements of this subsection shall apply to facilities with potential 

VOC emissions exceeding 25 tons per year and located in the counties of 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, 

Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale and to facilities with 

potential VOC emissions exceeding 100 tons per year and located in the 

counties of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton. 

8. Compliance Dates. 

(i) All sources subject to this subsection and located in the counties of 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, 

Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale shall be in 

compliance. 

(ii) All sources subject to this subsection located in the counties of 

Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton; and in operation 

on or before October 1, 1999, shall be in compliance with this 

subsection by May 1, 2003. 
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(iii) All sources subject to this subsection; located in the counties of 

Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton; and which begin 

initial operation after October 1, 1999, shall be in compliance with this 

subsection upon startup. 

(iv) All sources subiect to this subsection and located in Barrow County 

shall be in compliance by Mav 1, 2009. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (hhh) thereof, 

relating to "Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations," is being amended to 

read as follows: 

(hhh) Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations. 

1. Each owner or operator of a wood furniture finishing and cleaning operation 

shall limit VOC emissions from finishing operations by: 

Using topcoats that contain no more than 0.8 pounds of VOC per 

pound of solids, as applied; or 

In lieu of complying with subsection (i), wood furniture finishing 

operations may comply by: 

(I) Using a finishing system of sealers that contain no more than 

1.9 pounds of VOC per pound of solids, as applied; and 

(11) Using topcoats that contain no more than 1.8 pounds of VOC 

per pound of solids, as applied; or 

For wood furniture finishing operations that use acid-cured alkyd 

amino vinyl sealers and that use acid-cured alkyd amino conversion 

varnish topcoats: 

(I) Using sealers that contain no more than 2.3 pounds of VOC 

per pound of solids, as applied; and 

(11) Using topcoats that contain no more than 2.0 pounds of VOC 

per pound of solids, as applied; or 

For wood furniture finishing operations that do not use acid-cured 

alkyd amino vinyl sealers and that use acid-cured alkyd amino 

conversion varnish topcoats: 

(I) Using sealers that contain no more than 1.9 pounds of VOC 

per pound of solids, as applied; and 

(11) Using topcoats that contain no more than 2.0 pounds of VOC 

per pound of solids, as applied; or 
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(v) For wood furniture finishing operations that use acid-cured alkyd 

amino vinyl sealers and that do not use acid-cured alkyd amino 

conversion varnish topcoats: 

(I) Using sealers that contain no more than 2.3 pounds of VOC 

per pound of solids, as applied; and 

(11) Using topcoats that contain no more than 1.8 pounds of VOC 

per pound of solids, as applied; or 

(vi) Using an averaging approach that demonstrates the wood furniture 

finishing operation meets the emission limits defined in subsections 

(i), (ii), (iii), (iv) or (v), averaged on a daily basis throughout the 

facility; or 

(vii) Using a control system that will achieve an equivalent reduction in 

emissions and meet the requirements of subsections (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) 

or (v) of this section; or 

(viii) Using a combination of the methods presented in subsections (i), (ii), 

(iii), (iv), (v), (vi), and (vii). 

2. Each owner or operator of a wood furniture finishing and cleaning operation 

shall limit VOC emissions by using strippable booth coating materials that 

contain no more than 0.8 pounds of VOC per pound of solids, as applied. 

Each owner or operator of a wood furniture finishing and cleaning operation 

shall prepare and maintain a written work practice implementation plan that 

defines work practices for each wood furniture manufacturing operation and 

addresses each of the topics specified. The work practice implementation 

plan shall be submitted to the Division for approval by the compliance dates 

contained in section 7. This plan shall include: an operator training course; a 

leak inspection and maintenance plan; a cleaning and washoff solvent 

accounting system; a spray booth cleaning plan; a storage plan for finishing, 

cleaning and washoff materials; an application equipment requirement plan; 

a paint line and gun cleaning plan; and an outline of washoff operations. 

4. Each owner or operator of a wood furniture finishing and cleaning operation 

shall maintain certified product data sheets for each sealer, topcoat, and 

strippable booth coating material that is used to meet the requirements of 

sections 1. and 2. of this rule. If solvent or other VOC is added to the 

finishing material before application, the affected source shall maintain 

documentation showing the VOC content of the finishing material in pounds 

of VOC per pound of solids, as applied. 

5. For the purpose of this subsection the following definitions shall apply: 

(i) "As applied" means the VOC and solids content of the finishing 

material that is actually used for coating the substrate. It includes the 

contribution of materials used for in-house dilution of the finishing 

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"Certified product data sheetn means documentation furnished by a 

coating supplier or an outside laboratory that provides the VOC 

content by percent weight, the solids content by percent weight, and 

density of a finishing material, strippable booth coating, or solvent, 

measured using the EPA Method 24, or an equivalent or alternative 

method. The VOC content should represent the maximum VOC 

emission potential of the finishing material, strippable booth coating, 

or solvent. 

"Sealer" means a finishing material used to seal the pores of a wood 

substrate before additional coats of finishing material are applied. 

Washcoats, which are used in some finishing systems to optimize 

aesthetics, are not sealers. 

"Stain" means any color coat having a solids content by weight of no 

more than 8.0 percent that is applied in single or multiple coats 

directly to the substrate. This includes, but is not limited to, nongrain 

raising stains, equalizer stains, sap stains, body stains, no-wipe 

stains, penetrating stains, and toners. 

"Strippable booth coating" means a coating that: (I) is applied to a 

booth wall to provide a protective film to receive overspray during 

finishing operations; (2) that is subsequently peeled off and disposed; 

and (3) by achieving (I) and (2), reduces or eliminates the need to 

use organic solvents to clean booth walls. 

"Topcoat" means the last film-building finishing material applied in a 

finishing system. Non-permanent final finishes are not topcoats. 

"Wood Furniture" means any product made of wood, a wood product 

such as rattan or wicker, or an engineered wood product such as 

particleboard that is manufactured under any of the following 

standard industrial classification codes: 2434, 251 1,251 2, 251 7, 

251 9, 2521, 2531, 2541,2599, or 571 2. 

6. The requirements of this subsection shall apply to facilities with potential 

VOC emissions exceeding 25 tons per year and located in the counties of 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, 

Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale and to facilities with 

potential VOC emissions exceeding 100 tons per year and located in the 

counties of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton. 

7. Compliance Dates. 

(i) All sources subject to this subsection and located in the counties of 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, 

Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale shall be in 

compliance. 
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All sources subject to this subsection; located in the counties of 

Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton; and in operation 

on or before October 1, 1999, shall be in compliance with this 

subsection by May 1, 2003. 

All sources subject to this subsection; located in the counties of 

Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton; and which begin 

initial operation after October 1, 1999, shall be in compliance with this 

subsection upon startup. 

(iv) All sources subiect to this subsection and located in Barrow County 

shall be in compliance by May I, 2009. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (Ill) thereof, 

relating to "NOx Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment," is being amended to read 

as follows: 

(Ill) NOx Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment. 
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1. No person shall cause, let, suffer, permit, or allow the emission of nitroqen 

oxides (NOx), from an affected unit under this subpatagraph that is installed 

or modified-on or after May I, 1999 to exceed 30 ppm @ 3% oxvqen on a 

drv basis. 

2. The requirements of this subparaqraph shall apply durinq the period Mav 1 

through September 30 of each vear. 

3. All affected units subiect to this subparagraph shall be in compliance on or 

before Mav 1, 2000. 

4. The requirements contained in subparagraph 1. shall applv to all such 

affected units as defined in subparagraph 54) that are located in the 

counties of Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Chattooqa, Cherokee, 

Clarke, Clavton, Cobb, Coweta, Dawson, DeKalb, Douqlas, Favette, Floyd, 

Forsvth, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henrv, Jackson, 

Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morqan, 

Newton, Oconee, Pauldinq, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Rockdale, 

Spaldinq, Troup, Upson, and Walton. 

5. For the purpose of this subparaqraph, the following definitions apply: 

(i) "Affected Unit" be fuel-burninq equipment with a maximum desiqn 

heat input capacity equal to or qreater than 10 MMBTUIhr and less 

than or equal to 250 MMBTUIhr. 

(ii) "Annual Capacitv Factor" as used in this subparaqraph is determined 

bv dividinq the actual heat input to the fuel-burninq equipment durinq 

the calendar year from the combustion of wood bv the potential heat 

input to the fuel-burning equipment if the fuel-burninq equipment had 

been operated for 8,760 hours at the maximum desiqn heat input 

capacitv. 

(iii) "Modified" as used in subparagraph 1. shall be as defined in 40 CFR 

60.14. 

{iv) "Wood" means wood, wood residue, bark, or anv derivative fuel or 

residue thereof, in anv form, includinq, but not limited to, sawdust, 

sanderdust, wood chips, scraps, slabs, millinqs, shavinqs, and 

processed pellets made from wood or other forest residues. 

6. The requirements of this subparaqraph do not applv to the followinq: 

[i 1 Fuel-burninq equipment which was permitted under 391-3-1-.03(1 j 

on or before May 1, 1999, or which was brouqht onto the facilitv on or 

before Mav 1, 1999. 
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(ii) Duct burners associated with combined cycle aas turbines. 

(iii) Fuel-burninq eauipment that combusts wood alone or in combination 

with anv other fuel whose annual capacitv factor for wood is in 

excess of 50 percent (0.50) and the fuel-burning equipment is located 

in anv of the followinq counties: Banks, Butts, Chattooqa, Clarke, 

Dawson, Flovd, Gordon. Haralson, Heard, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, 

Lamar, Lumpkin. Madison, Meriwether, Monroe. Morqan, Oconee, 

Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Troup, and Upson. 

Rule 391-3-I-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (rrr) thereof, 

relating to "NO, Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment," is being amended to 

read as follows: 

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

1. 

(0 

(ii) 

(iii) 

2. 

The owner or operator of an affected unit as defined in subparagraph 4. 

shall: 

Perform an annual tune-up of each affected unit, no earlier than February 1 

and no later than May 1 of each calendar year. The annual tune-up shall be 

performed using the manufacturer's recommended settings for reduced NO, 

emissions, or using a NO, analyzer so that NO, emissions are minimized in 

a manner consistent with good combustion practices and safe fuel-burning 

equipment operation. 

Fire only natural gas, LPG or propane in an affected unit during the calendar 

months of May through September of each year. If an affected unit is not 

equipped to fire LPG or propane, the owner or operator shall be excused 

from this requirement only during periods of natural gas curtailment as 

defined in subparagraph 5. 

Maintain records of all tune-ups required to be performed in accordance with 

subparagraph I .(i). These records shall indicate the date and time the tuneup was performed, state what burner settings were implemented to minimize 

NOx emissions, and explain how those settings were determined. All 

documents and calculations used to determine reduced NO, fuel-burning 

equipment settings shall be kept as part of the tune-up, maintenance and 

adjustments records. All records required by this subparagraph shall be 

retained available for inspection or submittal either in written or electronic 

form for at least five years from the date of record. 

The owner or operator shall cause all affected units in Cherokee, Clavton, 

Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douqlas, Favette, Forsvth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henrv, 

Pauldinq, or Rockdale County to be in compliance with the requirements of 

this paragraph on or before May 15, 2005: and the owner or operator shall 

cause all affected units in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton. Spaldinq or 

Walton Countv to be in compliance with the requirements of this paraqraph 

on or before Mav 1, 2009. 
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3. As an alternative to complying with the requirements of this paragraph, the 

owner or operator of any affected emissions unit(s) may elect to comply with 

the requirements of paragraph 391-3-1-.02(2)(yy). 

4. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "affected unit" means individual 

fuel burning equipment that: 

(i) is not subject to the requirements of paragraphs 391-3-1-.02(2)(jjj) or 

391 -3-1 -.02(2)(111); and 

(ii) is located at a facility having (from all emission sources combined) 

potential emissions of nitrogen oxides, expressed as nitrogen 

dioxide, exceeding 25 tons per year in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, 

Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, 

Paulding, or Rockdale County+at&or any facility havinq (from all 

emission sources combined) potential emissions of nitroqen oxides, 

expressed as nitrogen dioxide, exceedinq 100 tons per year in 

Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding or Walton County; 

- and 

(iii) has potential emissions (from the individual fuel burning equipment) 

of nitrogen oxides, expressed as nitrogen dioxide, equal to or 

exceeding one ton per year; and either 

(iv) was installed before May 1, 1999 and has a maximum design heat 

input capacity of less than 100 million BTU per hour, or 

(v) was installed on or after May 1, 1999 and has a maximum design 

heat input capacity of less than 10 million BTU per hour. 

5. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "natural gas curtailment" means 

any period during which the supply of natural gas is not available for firing in 

an affected unit, for reasons beyond the control of and not related to any 

action or decision of the owner or operator. 

6. An affected unit shall be exempt from the requirements of subparagraph 1, 

provided the owner or operator submits such documentation as specified in 

the facility's air quality permit confirming that the affected unit will not be 

operated during the months of May through September. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02, paragraph (12) thereof, relating to "Clean Air lnterstate Rule NOx 

Annual Trading Program General Provisions," is hereby amended by revising 

subparagraph (b) to read as follows: 

(12) Clean Air lnterstate Rule NOx Annual Trading Program 

(b) Clean Air lnterstate Rule NOx Annual Trading Program General Provisions: 40 

CFR Part 96, Subpart AA, as amended is hereby incorporated and adopted by 

reference with the following exception: 
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for Air Quality Control . 

1. In lieu of 40 CFR Part 96.105(b)(2), the following provision applies: 

(i) The Permitting Authority will not allocate CAlR NOx allowances 

under subparagraph (f) to a unit exempt under 40 CFR Part 

96.1 05(a) which has permanently retired in a control period prior to or 

during any of the control periods used in subparagraph (f)2. to 

determine the CAlR NOx allowance baseline. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02, paragraph (13) thereof, relating to "Clean Air lnterstate Rule SO2 

Annual Trading Program General Provisions," is hereby amended by revising 

subparagraph (b) to read as follows: 

(1 3) Clean Air Interstate Rule SO2 Annual Trading Program 

(b) Clean Air Interstate Rule SO2 Annual Trading Program General Provisions: 40 CFR 

Part 96, Subpart AM, as amended is hereby incorporated and adopted by 

reference. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02, paragraph (14) thereof, relating to "Clean Air Mercury Annual Trading 

Program General Provisions - Definitions," is hereby amended by revising 

subparagraph (b) to read as follows: 

(1 4) Clean Air Mercury Annual Trading Program 

(b) Mercury Budget Trading Program General Provisions - Definitions: 40 CFR 

60.4102, as amended is hereby incorporated and adopted by reference. 

Authority: O.C.G.A. Section 12-9-1 et seq., as amended. 
f-' 

Administrative Materials for SIP Submittal Dated: PLACEHOLDER 

For Air Quality Rules Adopted April 23, 2008 

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

the plan or revision thereof (hereafter "the plan"). 

Response: The cover letter transmitting these proposed SIP revisions is the formal letter 

of submission. 

2. Evidence that the State has adopted the plan in the State code or body of regulations; or 

issued the permit, order, consent agreement (hereafter "document") in final form. That 

evidence shall include the date of adoption or final issuance as well as the effective date of 

the plan, if different from the adoption/issuance date. 

Response: Enclosed, as evidence that Georgia has adopted the rule amendments, is the 

Certification of Administrative Rules filed with the Secretary of State's office on May 19, 

2008, for the Rules for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1. 

3. Evidence that the State has thenecessary legal authority under State law to adopt and 

implement the plan. 

Response: Enclosed is a copy of the Georgia Air Quality Act, Article 1: Air Quality 

(O.C.G.A. 12-9, et. seq.) containing the necessary legal authority under State law to adopt 

and implement the revisions. 

4. A copy of the actual regulation, or document submitted for approval and incorporation by 

reference into the plan, including indication of the changes made to the existing approved 

plan, where applicable. The submittal shall be a copy of the official State regulation1 

document signed, stamped, dated by the appropriate State official indicating that it is fully 

enforceable by the State. The effective date of the regulation/document shall, whenever 

possible, be indicated in the document itself. 

Response: Enclosed is a copy of the revisions to the Rules for Air Quality Control, 

Chapter 391-3-1, effective June 8, 2008. This submittal is partial in that it omits rules 391- 

3-I-.Ol (nnn), 391-3-1-.02(1), 391-3-1-.02(2)(rr), (tt), and (yy), 391-3-1-.02(12), 391-3-1- 

.02(13), and 391-3-1-.02(14), which were also adopted by the DNR Board. An extracted 

version of rules specifically for this submittal is attached along with the entire package 

adopted by the DNR Board. 

5. Evidence that the State followed all of the procedural requirements of the State's laws. 

and 

Constitution in conducting and completing the adoption/issuance of the plan and 

compilation of public comments and the State's response thereto. 

Response: Enclosed, as evidence that Georgia followed the procedural requirements in 

adopting this SIP revision, is the memorandum to the Board of Natural Resources dated 

April 11, 2008. It includes the memorandum to Carol Couch dated April 2, 2008, 

addressing the comments received during the public comment period and in relation to the 

public hearing conducted on March 4, 2008. 
6. Evidence that public notice was given of the proposed change consistent with procedures 

approved by EPA, including the date of publication of such notice. 

and 

Certification that public hearings(s) were held in accordance with the information provided 

in the public notice and the State's laws and constitution, if applicable. 

Response: Enclosed is a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing and the Certificate of Public 

Hearing and Rule Adoption for the June 3, 2008 public hearing. 
Technical Support for SIP Submittal dated: PLACEHOLDER 

For Air Quality Rules Adopted April 23, 2008 

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

Response: The proposed SIP revisions cover volatile organic compounds (VOC) and 

nitrogen oxides (NOx). 

ldentification of the locations of affected sources including the EPA attainmentlnonattainment designation of the locations and the status of the attainment plan for the 

affected areas(s). 

Response: The Rules for Air Quality Control are applicable in the 20-county metro Atlanta 

ozone nonattainment area for with the attainment plan is being submitted simultaneously 

with this SIP revision request. In addition, Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(pp) is also applicable in 

Catoosa, Richmond, and Walker Counties and Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(111) is also applicable in 

Banks, Butts, Chattooga, Clarke, Dawson, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Heard, Jackson, 

Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Oconee, Pickens, 

Pike, Polk, Putnam, Troup, and Upson counties. These additional counties are designated 

as attainmentlunclassifiable for ozone. 

3. Quantification of the changes in plan allowable emissions from the affected sources; 

estimates of changes in current actual emissions from affected sources or, where 

appropriate, quantification of changes in actual emissions from affected sources through 

calculations of the differences between certain baseline levels and allowable emissions 

anticipated as a result of the revision. 

Response: Not applicable. 

4. The State's demonstration that the national ambient air quality standards, prevention of 

significant deterioration increments, reasonable further progress demonstration, and 

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

requests to redesignate an area to attainment for a national primary ambient air quality 

standard, under section 107 of the Act, a revision must be submitted to provide for the 

maintenance of the national primary ambient air quality standards for at least 10 years as 

required by section 175A of the Act. 

Response: The NAAQS, PSD increments, RFP demonstration and visibility will be 

protected if these SIP revisions are approved and implemented. 

5. Modeling information required to support the proposed revision, including input data, 

output data, models used, justification of model selections, ambient monitoring data used, 

meteorological data used, justification for use of offsite data (where used), modes of 

models used, assumptions, and other information relevant to the determination of 

adequacy of the modeling analysis. 

Response: Not applicable. 
6. Evidence, where necessary, that emission limitations are based on continuous emission 

reduction technology. 

Response: Where necessary, the rules adopted requiring emission limitations are based 

on continuous emission reduction technology. 

7. Evidence that the plan contains emission limitations, work practice standards and 

recordkeepinglreporting requirements, where necessary, to ensure emission levels. 

Response: The regulations contain specific emission limitations, work practice standards, 

and record keeping and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with SIP 

requirements. 

8. Compliance/enforcement strategies, including how compliance will be determined in 

practice. 

Response: Enforcement will be carried out as described in the StateIEPA Enforcement 

Agreement. 

9. Special economic and technological justifications required by any applicable EPA policies, 

or an explanation of why such justifications are not necessary. 

Response: No special economic or technological justifications are required for this 

proposed SIP revision. 
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION 

SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS 

STATE OF GEORGIA 

COUNTY OF CHATHAM 

Personally appeared before me, Alaina Williams-Fincher, to me 

known; who being sworn, deposes and says: 

That she is the ObituarylLegal Clerk for Southeastern Newspaper 

Corporation, a Georgia corporation, doing business in Chatham County, GA, 

under the trade name of Savannah Morning News, a daily newspaper 

published in said county; 

That he is authorized to make affidavits of publication on behalf of 

said published corporation; 

That said newspaper is of general circulation in said county and in the 

area adjacent thereto; 

That he has reviewed the regular editions of the Savannah Morning 

News, published on: 

, 2008, , 2008, 

and finds that the following advertisement, to-wit: 

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Appeared in each of said editions. 

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Chapter 391 -3-1 s for Air Quality Control 

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF THE 

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION 

RELATING TO AIR QUALITY, CHAPTER 391-3-1 

The Rules of the Department of Natural Resources, Chapter 391-3-1, Air Quality Control 

are hereby amended, added to, repealed in part, revised, as hereinafter explicitly set forth 

in the attached amendments, additions, partial repeals, and revisions for specific rules, or 

such subdivisions thereof as may be indicated. 

[Note: Underlined text is proposed to be added. Lined-through text is proposed to 

be deleted.] 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (pp) thereof, 

relating to "Bulk Gasoline Plants," is hereby amended to read as follows: 

(pp) Bulk Gasoline Plants. 

1. After the compliance date specified in paragraph 6. of this subsection, no 

owner or operator of a bulk gasoline plant may permit the receiving or 

dispensing of gasoline by its stationary storage tanks unless: 

(i) Each stationary storage tank is equipped with a submerged fill pipe, 

approved by the Director; or 

(ii) Each stationary storaqe tank is equipped with a fill line whose 

discharge opening is at the tank bottom. 

(iii) Each stationary storaqe tank has a vapor balance system consisting 

of the following major components: 

(I) A vapor space connection on the stationary storage tank 

equipped with fittings which are vapor tight and will 

automatically and immediately close upon disconnection so 

as to prevent release of gasoline or gasoline vapors; and 

(11) A connecting pipe or hose equipped with fittings which are 

vapor tight and will automatically and immediately close upon 

disconnection so as to prevent release of gasoline or gasoline 

vapors. 

2. After the compliance date specified in paragraph 6. of this subsection, no 

owner or operator of a bulk gasoline plant, or the owner or operator of a tank 

truck or trailer may permit the transfer of gasoline between the tank truck or 

trailer and stationary storage tank unless: 

(i) The vapor balance system is in good working order and is connected 

and operating; 
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(ii) 

(i i i) 

The gasoline transport vehicle is maintained to prevent the escape of 

fugitive vapors and gasses during loading operations; 

A means is provided to prevent liquid drainage from the loading 

device when it is not in use or to accomplish complete drainage 

before the loading device is disconnected; and 

The pressure relief valves on storage vessels and tank trucks or 

trailers are set to release at 0.7 psia or greater unless restricted by 

state or local fire codes or the National Fire Prevention Association 

guidelines in which case the pressure relief valve must be set to 

release at the highest possible pressure allowed by these codes or 

guidelines. 

3. The requirements of this subsection shall not apply to stationary storage 

tanks of less than 2,000 gallons. 

4. Sources and persons affected under this subsection shall comply with the 

vapor collection and control system requirements of subsection 391-3-1- 

.02(2)(ss). 

5. For the purpose of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: 

"Bottom filling" means the filling of a tank truck or stationary storage 

tank through an opening that is located at the tank bottom. 

"Bulk gasoline plant" means a gasoline storage and distribution 

facility with an average daily throughput of more than 4,000 gallons 

but less than 20,000 gallons which receives gasoline from bulk 

terminals by rail and/or trailer transport, stores it in tanks, and 

subsequently dispenses it via account trucks to local farms, 

businesses, and service stations. 

"Bulk gasoline terminal" means a gasoline storage facility which 

receives gasoline from refineries primarily by pipeline, ship, or barge, 

and delivers gasoline to bulk gasoline plants or to commercial or 

retail accounts primarily by tank truck and has an average daily 

throughput of more than 20,000 gallons of gasoline. 

"Gasoline" means any petroleum distillate having a Reid vapor 

pressure of 4.0 psia or greater. 

(v) "Stationary Storage Tank" means all underground vessels and any 

aboveground vessels never intended for mobile use. 

&)(VI) "Submerged filling," means the filling of a tank truck or stationary tank 

through a pipe or hose whose discharge opening is not more than six 

inches from the tank bottom. 
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O(VII) "Vapor balance system" means a combination of pipes or hoses that 

create a closed system between the vapor spaces of an unloading 

tank and a receiving tank such that vapors displaced from the 

receiving tank are transferred to the tank being unloaded. 

6. Compliance Dates. 

(i) All bulk gasoline plants located in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, 

DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, 

Paulding, and Rockdale counties shall be in compliance. 

(ii) All bulk gasoline plants located in Catoosa, Richmond and Walker 

counties shall be in compliance with this subsection by May 1, 2006. 

liii) All bulk qasoline plants located in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, 

Newton, Spaldinq, and Walton counties shall be in compliance with 

this subsection by June 1, 2008. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (rr) thereof, 

relating to "Gasoline Dispensing Facility - Stage I," is hereby amended to read as 

follows: 

(rr) Gasoline Dispensing Facility - Stage I. 
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1. Requirements: After the compliance date specified in subparagraph 16 of 

this subparaqraph, no person may transfer or cause or allow the transfer of 

gasoline from any delivery vessel into any stationary storage tank subiect to 

subparagraph (rr), unless: 

(i) The stationary storage tank is equipped with all of the following: 

/I) A submerged fill pipe; and 
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ill) A Division approved Gasoline Vapor Recovery System as 

noted below: 

A. An Enhanced Stage I Gasoline Vapor Recovery 

System as defined in subparaqraph 15.W that shall 

remain in good working condition, such as keeping the 

vapor return opening free of liquid or solid 

obstructions, and that also shall be leak tight as 

determined by tests conducted in accordance with test 

procedures as approved by the Division; or 

B. For existing qasoline dispensing facilities in Catoosa, 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, 

Fayette, Forsvth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, 

Richmond, Rockdale, and Walker counties, a Staqe I 

Gasoline Vapor Recovery System as defined in 

subparagraph 15.(x) that shall remain in good workinq 

condition; and 

IIII) Vents that shall be at least 12 feet in height from the ground 

and shall have a PressureNacuum vent valve with settings as 

specified by applicable Stage I or II vapor recovery CARB 

executive order. In systems where vents have manifolds, the 

manifold may be less than 12 feet. 

jii) The vapors displaced from the gasoline stationary storage tank 

during filling are controlled by one of the following: 

/I) A vapor-tiqht vapor return line from the qasoline stationary 

storage tank(s) to the delivery vessel for each product 

delivery line that is connected from the delivery vessel to the 

gasoline stationary storage tank(s) and a method or 

procedure that will ensure the vapor line(s) is connected 

before gasoline can be transferred into the gasoline stationary 

storaqe tank(s); or 

(I I) If a manifold connects all gasoline stationary storaqe tanks 

vent lines, a vapor-tight vapor return line from a gasoline 

stationary storage tank beinq filled to the delivery vessel with 

sufficient return capacity to control vapors from all gasoline 

stationary storaqe tanks beinq filled at the time and to prevent 

release of said vapors from the vent line(s) or other gasoline 

stationary storage tank openings, however, no more than two 

tanks shall be filled at the same time per connected vaportight return line; or 

{Ill) A refrineration-condensation system or a carbon adsorption 

system is utilized and recovers at least 90 percent by weight 

of the orqanic compounds. 
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Applicability: The requirements contained in this subparagraph shall apply to 

all stationary storage tanks with capacities of 2,000 gallons or more which 

were in place before January 1, 1979, and stationarv storage tanks with 

capacities of 250 gallons or more which were in place after December 31, 

1978, located at gasoline dispensing facilities located in those counties of 

Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, 

DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Paulding, 

Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Newton, Walker and Walton. 

Applicability: Once a gasoline dispensing facility becomes subiect to this 

rule, it will continue to be subiect even if the gasoline average throughput 

rate falls below the applicability threshold. 

Exemptions: The requirements of this subparagraph shall not apply to 

stationary storage tanks of less than 550 aallons capacity used exclusively 

for the fueling of implements of husbandry or to gasoline dispensinq facilities 

that dispense no more than 10,000 gallons average monthly throughput rate 

of gasoline per month, provided the tanks are equipped with submerqed fill 

pipes. 

Staqe I Gasoline Vapor Recovery Systems installed prior to January 1, 1993 

that currently utilize a co-axial Staqe I vapor recovery system in which the 

gasoline stationary storage tanks are not manifolded in any manner and that 

are utilized at a facility that is not required to have a Stage II vapor recovery 

system shall be exempted from installing a co-axial poppetted drop tube. All 

co-axial Stage I Gasoline Vapor Recovery Systems must be upgraded to 

Enhanced Stage I Gasoline Vapor Recovery Systems before May 1, 2012. 

Certification and Recertification Testing Requirements: All Stage I Gasoline 

Vapor Recovery Svstems and Enhanced Stage I Gasoline Vapor Recovery 

Systems at qasoline dispensinq facilities shall be certified by the equipment 

owner as being properly installed and properly functioning in accordance 

with the applicable CARB Executive Order. Certification and recertification 

testing shall be conducted by a qualified technician who has a thorough 

knowledge of the system. Tests shall be conducted in accordance with test 

procedures as approved by the Division. The fill cap and vapor cap must be 

removed when performing certification testing. 

Certification and Recertification Testing Requirements: Testing may be 

conducted by the Division or by an installation or testing company that meets 

the minimum criteria established by the Division for conductinq such tests. 

In the case where a party other than the Division will be conducting the 

testing, the owner or operator shall notify the Division at least five business 

days in advance as to when and where the testing will occur, what party will 

conduct the testing, and the CARB Executive Order number. For Enhanced 

Stage I Gasoline Vapor Recovery Systems, a certified and trained individual 

is required to install and test the System in accordance with the applicable 

CARB Executive Order. 

8. Certification and Recertification Testing Requirements: Certification, 

recertification, and testing and compliance reporting for all Stage I gasoline 
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vapor recovery systems shall be required according to the followinq 

schedule: 

{I) Certification testing is required within 30 days of system installation 

for Stage I gasoline vapor recovery systems approved by the Division 

after December 31, 2002. 

(11) Certification testinq is required within 30 days of system installation 

for Enhanced Stage I Gasoline Vapor Recovery Systems approved 

by the Division installed after December 31, 2002. 

liii) After June 1, 2008, recertification testing will be required within 12 

months following the initial certification or recertification for Stage I 

Gasoline Vapor Recovery Systems approved by the Division. 

(iv) After June 1, 2008 recertification testinq will be required within 24 

months following the initial certification or recertification for Enhanced 

Stage I Gasoline Vapor Recovery Systems approved by the Division. 

9. Reporting Requirements: Compliance reporting shall be required within 30 

days of the certification or recertification test(s) required by subparagraph 8. 

This report shall be submitted to the Division and shall include results of all 

tests conducted for certification or recertification. 

10. Maintenance Requirements: The owner or operator of the qasoline 

dispensing facility shall maintain the Enhanced Stage I Gasoline Vapor 

Recovery System or Stage I Gasoline Vapor Recovery System in proper 

operatinq condition as specified by the manufacturer and free of defects that 

could impair the effectiveness of the system. For the purposes of this 

subparagraph, the following is a list of equipment defects that substantially 

impair the effectiveness of the systems in reducing gasoline bulk transfer 

and fugitive vapor emissions: 

{I) Absence or disconnection of any component that is a part of the 

approved system; 

111) Pressure/vacuum relief valves or dry breaks and drain valves in the 

spill bucket that are inoperative; and 

liii) Any visible product leaks. 

11. Maintenance Requirements: Upon identification of any of the defects as 

described above, the owner or operator of the gasoline dispensing facility 

shall immediately schedule and implement repair, replacement or adiustment 

by the company's repair representative as necessary. 

12. Recordkeeping Requirements: The following records shall be maintained 

on-site for two years: 

(i) Maintenance records includinq any repaired or replacement parts 

and a description of the problems; 
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lii) Compliance records including warnings or notices of violation issued 

by the Division; and 

liii) Gasoline throughput records that will allow the average monthly 

gasoline throughput rate to be continuously determined. 

13. Recordkeeping Requirements: Record disposal may be approved by the 

Division upon a written request by the owner or operator of the gasoline 

dispensing facility. Approval may be granted on a case-by-case basis 

considering volume of records, number of times the records have been 

inspected by the Division; and the value of maintaining the records. In no 

case, shall the time be extended beyond the requirements of this 

subparagraph. 

14. Compliance inspections: Gasoline dispensinq facilities equipped with 

Enhanced Stage I Gasoline Vapor Recovery Systems and Stage I Gasoline 

Vapor Recovery Systems shall be subject to annual compliance ins~ections 

and functional testing by the Environmental Protection Division personnel 

which include but are not limited to the followinq: 

li) Verification that all equipment is present and maintains a certified 

system configuration as defined in subparagraphs 15.(iv). Or 15.(x), 

whichever is applicable. 

(11) Inspection of all Stage I vapor recovery related files to ensure that the 

gasoline dispensing facility has complied with maintenance 

requirements and other record keeping requirements such as 

inspection, compliance and volume reports as required by 

subparagraphs lo., 11 ., 12., and 13.. 

liii) Observation of the use of equipment by facility operators and product 

suppliers. 

liv) Verification that the facility has complied with the certification andlor 

recertification testinq requirements as specified by subparaqraphs 6., 

7., and 8., whichever is applicable. 

15. Definitions: For the purpose of this subparagraph, the following definitions 

shall apply: 

{I) "Average monthly throughput rate" means the average of the qallons 

pumped monthly for the most recent two year period of operation 

excluding any inactive period. If a facility has not been in operation 

for two years or does not have access to records for the most recent 

two years of operation, the Division shall determine the length of time 

to determine the averaqe of the gallons pumped monthly. 

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liii) "Delivery vessel" means tank trucks or trailers equipped with a 

storage tank and used for the transport of gasoline from sources of 

supply to stationary storage tanks of gasoline dispensing facilities. 

liv) Enhanced Stage I Gasoline Vapor Recovery System" means: 

lI) any Stage I gasoline vapor recovery system properly certified 

under current version of the CARB vapor recovery 

certification procedures and applicable executive order 

effective on or after April I, 2001 ; or 

111) any Stage I gasoline vapor recovery system whose design 

has been submitted to the Division, has passed any required 

certification tests, demonstrated an efficiency of 98% 

collection of vapors, and whose ownerloperator has received 

a written approval from the Division. The submitted design 

shall include but may not be limited to drawings detailing all 

components of the system and a written narrative describinq 

the components and their use. 

(v) "Existing gasoline dispensing facilitv" means any applicable gasoline 

dispensing facility with an approved Staqe I Gasoline Vapor 

Recovery System that was in operation on or before April 30, 2008. 

(vi) "Gasoline" means a petroleum distillate having a Reid vapor pressure 

of 4.0 psia or greater. 

ivii) "Gasoline dispensing facility" means any site where qasoline is 

dispensed to motor vehicle gasoline tanks from stationary storage 

tanks. 

(viii) "Maior Modification" means the addition, replacement, or removal of 

a gasoline storage tank or a modification that causes the tank top of 

an underground storage tank to be unburied. 

(ix) "Reconstruction" means the replacement of any stationary gasoline 

storage tank. 

lx) "Stage I Gasoline Vapor Recovery System" means: 

I) any Stage I Gasoline Vapor Recovery System properly 

certified under the CARB vapor recovery certification 

procedures effective before April 1, 2001, excluding the 

coaxial poppetted drop tube requirement exempted by 

subparagraph 5; or 

(11) any Stage I Gasoline Vapor Recovery System whose desiqn 

has been submitted to the Division, has passed any required 

certification tests, and whose ownerloperator has received a 

written approval from the Division. The submitted design 

shall include but may not be limited to drawings detailing all 
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components of the system and a written narrative describing 

the components and their use. Mixinq of equipment 

components certified under separate certification procedures 

may be allowed when supported by manufacturer or 

independent third-party certification that the configuration 

meets or exceeds the applicable performance standards and 

has received prior written approval from the Division 

[xi) "Stationary storage tank" means all underground vessels and any 

aboveground vessels never intended for mobile use. 

(xii) "Submerged fill pipe" means any fill pipe with a discharge opening 

which is within a nominal distance of six inches from the tank bottom. 

16. Compliance Dates 

{i) All gasoline dispensing facilities located in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, 

Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, 

Paulding and Rockdale counties shall be in compliance. 

{ii) All gasoline dispensing facilities located in Catoosa, Richmond and 

Walker counties that dispense more than 50,000 gallons of gasoline 

per month shall be in compliance with this subparagraph by May 1, 

2006. 

liii) All gasoline dispensing facilities located in Catoosa, Richmond and 

Walker counties that dispense 50.000 qallons or less of gasoline per 

month shall be in compliance with this subparagraph by May 1, 2007. 

[iv) All qasoline dispensing facilities that dispense 100,000 gallons 

average monthly throughput of gasoline or more per month located in 

Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Spalding, Newton and Walton counties 

shall be in compliance with this subparaqraph by June 1, 2008. 

{v) All gasoline dispensing facilities that dispense qreater than or equal 

to 50,000 gallons and less than 100,000 gallons average monthly 

throughput of gasoline Der month located in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, 

Hall, Spalding, Newton and Walton counties shall be in compliance 

with this subparagraph by November 1, 2008. 

{vi) All gasoline dispensing facilities that dispense greater than 10,000 

qallons and less than 50,000 gallons average monthly throughput of 

gasoline per month located in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Spatding, 

Newton and Walton counties shall be in compliance with this 

subparagraph by May 1, 2009. 

lvii) Upon the effective date of this rule, all newlv constructed or 

reconstructed gasoline dispensing facilities located in Barrow, 

Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, 

Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henrv, Paulding, 

Richmond, Rockdale, Spaldinq, Newton, Walker and Walton shall be 
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in compliance with this subparagraph upon startup of gasoline 

dispensing operations. 

(viii) Upon the effective date of this rule, all existinq gasoline dispensin~ 

facilities located in Catoosa, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, 

DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, 

Paulding, Richmond, Rockdale, and Walker counties that undergo 

maior modification shall be in compliance with the requirements of an 

approved Enhanced Stage I Gasoline Vapor Recovery System as 

defined in subparagraph 15.(iv) upon completion of the modification. 

(ix) All existing gasoline dispensing facilities located in Cherokee, 

Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douqlas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, 

Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale counties shall be in 

compliance with the requirements of an approved Enhanced Stage I 

Gasoline Vapor Recovery System as defined in subparagraph 15.(iv) 

before May 1, 201 2. 

(x) All existing gasoline dispensing facilities located in Catoosa, 

Richmond, and Walker counties shall be in compliance with the 

requirements of an approved Enhanced Stage I Gasoline Vapor 

Recovery System as defined in subparagraph 15.N) before May 1, 

2023. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (ss) thereof, 

relating to "Gasoline Transport Vehicles and Vapor Collection Systems," is amended to 

read as follows: 

(ss) Gasoline Transport Vehicles and Vapor Collection Systems. 

1. After the compliance date specified in paragraph 3. 6 of this w, 

subparagraph no person shall cause, let, permit, suffer, or allow the loading 

or unloading of gasoline from a gasoline transport vehicle of any size 

capacity unless: 

The tank sustains a pressure change of not more than three inches 

of water in five minutes when pressurized to 18 inches of water and 

evacuated to six inches of water as tested at least once per year in 

accordance with test procedures specified by the Division; 

Displays a marking on the right front (passenger) side of the tank, in 

characters at least 2 inches high, which reads either PN TEST DATE 

or EPA27 and the date on which the gasoline transport tank was last 

tested; 

The tank has no visible liquid leaks and no gasoline vapor leaks as 

measured by a combustible gas detector; 

The owner or operator of the gasoline transport vehicle has 

submitted to the Division within 30 days of the test date a data sheet 
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in the format specified by the Division containing at a minimum the 

following information: name of person(s) or company that conducted 

the test, date of test, test results including a list of any repairs made 

to the transport vehicle to bring it into compliance and the 

manufacturer's vehicle identification number (VIN) of the tank truck or 

frame number of a trailer-mounted tank; and 

(v) The transport vehicle has been equipped with fittings which are vapor 

tight and will automatically and immediately close upon disconnection 

so as to prevent release of gasoline or gasoline vapors, with a vapor 

return line and hatch seal designed to prevent the escape of gasoline 

or gasoline vapors while loading. 

2. The owner or operator of a vapor collection & a vapor control system 

shall: 

(i) Design and operate the vapor collection and vapor control system 

and the gasoline loading equipment in a manner that prevents: 

(I) Gauge pressure from exceeding 18 inches of water and 

vacuum from exceeding 6 inches of water in the gasoline tank 

truck; 

(11) A reading equal to or greater than 100 percent of the lower 

explosive limit (LEL, measured as propane) at 1 inch from all 

points on the perimeter of a potential leak source when 

measured (in accordance with test procedures specified by 

the Division) during loading or unloading operations at 

gasoline dispensing facilities, bulk gasoline plants and bulk 

gasoline terminals; and 

(Ill) Avoidable visible liquid leaks during loading and unloading 

operations at gasoline dispensing facilities, bulk gasoline 

plants and bulk gasoline terminals. 

(ii) Within 15 days, repair and retest a vapor collection or vapor control 

system that exceeds the limits in subparagraph (i) above. 
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3. Applicability: The requirements of this subparagraph shall apply onlv to 

those gasoline transport vehicles which load or unload gasoline at bulk 

gasoline terminals, bulk gasoline plants, and qasoline dispensing facilities 

subiect to VOC vapor control requirements contained under section 391-3-1- 

4. The Division may require a pressure/vacuum retest or leak check for any 

gasoline transport vehicle, vapor collection system, vapor control system, 

and/or gasoline loading equipment subiect to this subparagraph. A gasoline 

transport vehicle, vapor collection system, vapor control system, and/or 

gasoline loading equipment for which the Division has required a 

pressure/vacuum retest or leak check shall: 

(i) Cease loading and unloading operations within fourteen (14) days of 

the date of the initial retest or leak check request unless the retest or 

leak check has been completed to the satisfaction of the Division; 

(11) Provide written advance notification to the Division of the scheduled 

time and place of the test in order to provide the Division an 

opportunity to have an observer present; and 

liii) Supply a copy of the results of all such tests to the Division within 30 

days of the test date. 

5. For the purpose of this s&e&m+subparagraph, the following definitions 

shall apply: 

(i) "Combustible Gas Detector" means a portable VOC gas analyzer 

with a minimum range of 0-100 percent of the LEL as propane. 
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111) "Gasoline" means a petroleum distillate having a Reid vapor pressure 

of 4.0 psia or greater. 

W(III) "Gasoline Transport Vehicle" means any mobile storage vessel 

including tank trucks and trailers used for the transport of gasoline 

from sources of supply to stationary storage tanks of gasoline 

dispensing facilities, bulk gasoline plants or bulk gasoline terminals. 

w(lV) "Gasoline Vapor Leak means a reading of 100 percent or greater of 

the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) of gasoline when measured as 

propane at a distance of one inch. 

fw,)&J "Vapor Collection System" means a vapor transport system, including 

any piping, hoses and devices, which uses direct displacement by 

the gasoline being transferred to force vapors from the vessel being 

loaded into either a vessel being unloaded or vapor control system or 

vapor holding tank. 

"Vapor Control System" means a system, including any piping, 

hoses, equipment and devices, that is designed to control the release 

of volatile organic compounds displaced from a vessel during transfer 

of gasoline. 

6. Compliance Dates. 

11) All gasoline transport vehicles and vapor collection systems 

operating in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, 

Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Padding and Rockdale 

counties shall be in compliance. 

111) All gasoline transport vehicles and vapor collection systems 

operatinq in Catoosa, Richmond and Walker counties shall be in 

compliance with this subparaqraph by May 1,2006. 

liii) All qasoline transport vehicles and vapor collection systems 

operating in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and 

Walton counties shall be in compliance with this subparagraph by 

June 1, 2008. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (tt) thereof, 

relating to "VOC Emissions from Major Sources," is being amended to read as follows: 

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1. No person shall cause, let, permit, suffer or allow the emissions of VOC from 

any source to exceed the levels specified in paragraph 3. below unless such 

source has been approved by the Director as utilizing all reasonably 

available control technology in controlling those VOC emissions. 

2. For the purpose of this subsection, "Reasonably Available Control 

Technology" means the utilization and/or implementation of water based or 

low solvent coatings, VOC control equipment such as incineration, carbon 

adsorption, refrigeration or other like means as determined by the Director to 

represent reasonably available control technology for the source category in 

question. 

3. The requirements contained in this subsection shall apply to all such sources 

located in the counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, 

Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, and Rockdale 

which have potential VOC emissions exceeding 25 tons per year and to all 

such sources in the counties of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, 

Spalding, and Walton which have potential VOC emissions exceeding 100 

tons per year. 

4. Compliance Dates. 

(i) All sources of VOC emissions subject to this subsection and located 

in the counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, 

Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and 

Rockdale shall be in compliance. 

(ii) All sources of VOC emissions subject to this subsection located in 

the counties of Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton 

and in operation on or before October 1, 1999, shall comply with the 

following compliance schedule: 

(I) A demonstration of appropriate reasonably available control 

technology for controlling VOC emissions from the source 

must be submitted to the Division no later than October 1, 

2000. Each demonstration is subject to approval, denial, or 

modification by the Division. 

(11) A final control plan and application for a permit to construct for 

the installation of VOC emission control systems and/or 

modification of coatings, solvents, processes, or equipment 

must be submitted to the Division no later than April 1, 2001. 

(Ill) On-site construction of emission control systems and/or 

modification of coatings, solvents, processes, or equipment 

must be completed by March I, 2003. 

(IV) Full compliance with the applicable requirements of this 

subsection must be demonstrated through methods and 

procedures approved by Division on or before May I, 2003. 
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(iii) All sources of VOC emissions subject to this subsection located in 

the counties of Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton 

and which begin initial operation after October 1, 1999, shall be in 

compliance upon startup. 

[iv) All sources of VOC emissions subiect to this subsection and located 

in Barrow County shall be in compliance bv Mav 1, 2009. 

5. For the purpose of determining applicability of this subsection, the emissions 

of VOC from any source shall exclude all VOC emissions subject to any 

other more specific VOC requirements contained in other subsections of this 

Rule. 

6. For all Reasonably Available Control Technology demonstrations approved 

or determined pursuant to this subsection, the Division shall issue a public 

notice which provides for an opportunity for public comment and an 

opportunity for a hearing on the determination. 

7. All Reasonably Available Control Technology demonstrations, and any 

modifications or changes to those determinations, approved or determined 

by the Division pursuant to this subsection shall be submitted by the Division 

to the U.S. EPA as a revision to the state implementation plan. No 

Reasonably Available Control Technology demonstration, nor any 

modification or change to a demonstration, approved or determined by the 

Division pursuant to this subsection shall revise the state implementation 

plan or be used as a state implementation plan credit, until it is approved by 

the U.S. EPA as a state implementation plan revision. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (vv) thereof, 

relating to "Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage," is being amended to read as 

follows: 

(vv) Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage. 

1. After the compliance date specified in section 3. of this subsection, no 

person subject to other VOC requirements contained in other subsections of 

this Rule may transfer or cause or allow the transfer of any volatile organic 

liquid other than gasoline from any delivery vessel into a stationary storage 

tank of greater than 4,000 gallons, unless the tank is equipped with 

submerged fill pipes. 

2. For the purpose of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: 

(i) "Delivery Vessel" means any tank truck or trailer equipped with a 

storage tank in use for the transport of volatile organic liquids from 

sources of supply to stationary storage tanks; and 

(ii) "Submerged Fill Pipe" means any fill pipe with a discharge opening 

which is within six inches of the tank bottom. 
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3. Compliance Dates. 

(i) All volatile organic liquid handling and storage facilities located in the 

counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, 

Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale 

shall be in compliance. 

(ii) All volatile organic liquid handling and storage facilities subject to this 

subsection; located in the counties of Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, 

Spalding, and Walton; and in operation on or before October 1, 1999, 

shall be in compliance by May 1, 2003. 

(iii) All volatile organic liquid handling and storage facilities subject to this 

subsection; located in the counties of Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, 

Spalding, and Walton; and which begin initial operation after October 

1, 1999, shall be in compliance upon startup. 

{iv) All volatile organinc liquid handling and storage facilities subiect to 

this subsection and located in Barrow County shall be in compliance 

by May 1, 2009. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (yy) thereof, 

relating to "Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides from Major Sources," is being amended to 

read as follows: 

(yy) Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides from Major Sources. 

1. No person shall cause, let, permit, suffer or allow the emissions of nitrogen 

oxides from any source to exceed the levels specified in paragraph 2 below 

unless such source has been approved by the Director as meeting the 

appropriate requirement for all reasonably available control technology in 

controlling those emissions of nitrogen oxides. 

2. The requirements contained in this subsection shall apply to all such sources 

located in the counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, 

Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, and Rockdale 

which have potential emissions of nitrogen oxides, expressed as nitrogen 

dioxide, exceeding 25 tons per year and to all such sources in the counties 

of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton which have 

potential emissions of nitrogen oxides, expressed as nitrogen dioxide, 

exceeding 100 tons per year. 

3. Compliance Dates. 

(i) All sources of nitrogen oxides emissions subject to this subsection 

which have potential emissions of nitrogen oxides, expressed as 

nitrogen dioxide, exceeding 50 tons per year; were in operation on or 

before April 1, 2004; and are located in the counties of Cherokee, 

Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, 

Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale shall be in compliance. 
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(ii) All sources of nitrogen oxides emissions subject to this subsection 

located in the counties of Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, 

and Walton and in operation on or before October 1, 1999, shall 

comply with the following compliance schedule: 

(I) A demonstration of appropriate reasonably available control 

technology for controlling emissions of nitrogen oxides from 

the source must be submitted to the Division no later than 

October 1, 2000. Each demonstration is subject to approval, 

denial, or modification by the Division. 

(11) A final control plan and application for a permit to construct for 

the installation of nitrogen oxides emission control systems 

andlor modifications of process or fuel-burning equipment 

must be submitted to the Division no later than April 1, 2001. 

(Ill) On-site construction of emission control systems andlor 

modification of process or fuel-burning equipment must be 

completed by March 1, 2003. 

(IV) Full compliance with the applicable requirements of this 

subsection must be demonstrated through methods and 

procedures approved by Division on or before May I, 2003. 

(iii) All sources of nitrogen oxides emissions subject to this subsection 

located in the counties of Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, 

and Walton and which begin initial operation after October 1, 1999, 

shall be in compliance. 

(iv) All sources of nitrogen oxides emissions subject to this subsection 

which have potential emissions, expressed as nitrogen dioxide, not 

exceeding 50 tons per year; were in operation on or before April 1, 

2004; and are located in the counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, 

Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, 

Paulding and Rockdale shall comply with the following compliance 

schedule: 

(I) A demonstration of appropriate reasonably available control 

technology for controlling emissions of nitrogen oxides from 

the source must be submitted to the Division no later than 

October 1, 2004. Each demonstration is subject to approval, 

denial, or modification by the Division. 

(11) A final control plan and application for a permit to construct for 

the installation of nitrogen oxides emission control systems 

and/or modifications of process or fuel-burning equipment 

must be submitted to the Division no later than April 1, 2005. 
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(Ill) On-site construction of emission control systems and/or 

modification of process or fuel-burning equipment must be 

completed by March 1, 2007. 

(IV) Full compliance with the applicable requirements of this 

subsection must be demonstrated through methods and 

procedures approved by Division on or before May 1, 2007. 

All sources of nitrogen oxide emissions subject to this subsection 

located in the counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, 

Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and 

Rockdale and which begin initial operation after April 1, 2004, shall 

be in compliance upon startup. 

{vi) All sources of nitrogen oxide emissions subiect to this subsection and 

located in Barrow County shall be in compliance by May 1, 2009. 

4. The requirements contained in this subsection shall not apply to individual 

equipment at the source which have potential emissions of nitrogen oxides, 

expressed as nitrogen dioxide, in quantities less than a de minimis level of 

one ton per year or to air pollution control devices which are installed to 

effect compliance with any requirement of this Chapter. 

5. The requirements contained in this subsection shall not apply to individual 

equipment at the source which are subject to subsections (jjj), (Ill), (mmm), 

or (nnn) of this section 391 -3-1 -.02(2). 

6. For the purpose of determining applicability of this subsection, the emissions 

of nitrogen oxides from any source shall exclude all nitrogen oxides 

emissions subject to subsections (jjj), (Ill), (mmm), or (nnn) of this section 

391 -3-1-.02(2). 

7. For all Reasonably Available Control Technology demonstrations approved 

or determined pursuant to this subsection, the Division shall issue a public 

notice which provides for an opportunity for public comment and an 

opportunity for a hearing on the determination. 

8. All Reasonably Available Control Technology demonstrations, and any 

modifications or changes to those determinations, approved or determined 

by the Division pursuant to this subsection shall be submitted by the Division 

to the U.S. EPA as a revision to the state implementation plan. No 

Reasonably Available Control Technology demonstration, nor any 

modification or change to a demonstration, approved or determined by the 

Division pursuant to this subsection shall revise the state implementation 

plan or be used as a state implementation plan credit, until it is approved by 

the U.S. EPA as a state implementation plan revision. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (ccc) thereof, 

relating to "VOC Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks," is being amended to read as 

follows: 
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(ccc) VOC Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks. 

1. After the compliance date specified in section 4. of this subsection, no 

person shall let, permit, suffer, or allow the operation of a mixing tank unless 

the following requirements for control of emissions of volatile organic 

compounds are satisfied: 

All portable and stationary mixing tanks used for the manufacture of 

any VOC containing material shall be equipped with covers which 

completely cover the tank except for an opening no larger than 

necessary to allow for safe clearance of the mixer shaft. The tank 

opening shall be covered at all times except when operator access is 

necessary. 

Free fall of VOC containing material into product containers shall be 

accomplished by utilization of drop tubes, fill pipes or low-clearance 

equipment design on filling equipment unless demonstrated to the 

Division impractical for a specific operation. 

Detergents or non-VOC containing cleaners shall be utilized for both 

general and routine cleaning operations of floors, equipment, and 

containers unless the cleanup cannot be accomplished without the 

use of VOC containing cleaners. 

All waste solvents shall be stored in closed containers or vessels, 

unless demonstrated to be a safety hazard, and shall be disposed or 

reclaimed such solvents in a manner approved by the Division. 

2. For the purpose of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: 

(i) "Mixing Tanks" means any vessel in which resin, coating or other 

materials, or any combination thereof, are added to produce product 

blend. 

3. The requirements of this subsection shall apply to facilities with potential 

VOC emissions exceeding 25 tons per year and located in the counties of 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, 

Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale and to facilities with 

potential VOC emissions exceeding 100 tons per year and located in the 

counties of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton. 

4. Compliance Dates. 

(i) All sources subject to this subsection and located in the counties of 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, 

Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, and Rockdale shall be in 

compliance. 
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(ii) All sources subject to this subsection; located in the counties of 

Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton; and in operation 

on or before October 1, 1999, shall be in compliance by May 1, 2003. 

(iii) All sources subject to this subsection; located in the counties of 

Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton; and which begin 

initial operation after October 1, 1999 shall be in compliance with this 

subsection upon startup. 

(iv) All sources subiect to this subsection and located in Barrow County 

shall be in compliance by May 1, 2009. 

Rule 391 -3-1 -.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (ddd) thereof, 

relating to "VOC Emissions from Offset Lithography," is being amended to read as 

follows: 

(ddd) VOC Emissions from Offset Lithography 

1. After the compliance date specified in section 4. of this subsection, no 

person shall cause, let, permit, suffer, the operation of any offset lithography 

printing facility unless: 

(i) Offset presses utilize fountain solutions containing 8 percent or less 

by volume VOCs; and 

(ii) The owner or operator installs and operates a VOC emission 

reduction system for all heatset offset printing operations approved 

by the Director to have at least a 90 percent reduction efficiency and 

a capture system approved by the Director, or an equivalent VOC 

emission rate. 

2. For the purpose of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: 

(i) "Fountain Solution" means the mixture of water and additional 

ingredients such as etchant, gum arabic and dampening aid which 

coats the nonimage areas of the printing plate. 

(ii) "Offset lithography printing" means the application of words, designs, 

and pictures to a substrate by means of a roll printing technique in 

which the pattern to be applied is transferred from a roller chemically 

treated to accept ink in certain areas to a roller which then transfers 

the pattern to the substrate. 

(iii) "Sheet-fed" refers to the process in which the substrate is cut into 

sheets before being printed. 

(iv) "Web-fed" refers to the process in which the substrate is supplied to 

the press in the form of rolls. 
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3. The requirements of this subsection shall apply to facilities with VOC 

emissions exceeding 25 tons per year and located in the counties of 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, 

Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale and to facilities with 

potential VOC emissions exceeding 100 tons per year and located in the 

counties of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton. 

4. Compliance Dates. 

(i) All sources subject to this subsection and located in the counties of 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, 

Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale shall be in 

compliance. 

(ii) All sources subject to this subsection; located in the counties of 

Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton; and in operation 

on or before October 1, 1999, shall be in compliance with this 

subsection by May 1, 2003. 

(iii) All sources subject to this subsection; located in the counties of 

Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton; and which begin 

initial operation after October 1, 1999, shall be in compliance with this 

subsection upon startup. 

liv) All sources subiect to this subsection and located in Barrow County 

shall be in compliance by May 1, 2009. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (eee) thereof, 

relating to "VOC Emissions from Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing," is 

being amended to read as follows: 

(eee) VOC Emissions from Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing 

1. Except as provided in sections 2., 3., and 4. of this section, after the 

compliance date specified in section 8. of this subsection, no person shall 

cause, let, permit, suffer, or allow the VOC emissions from an expandable 

polystyrene product manufacturing facility to exceed 0.01 5 Ibs VOCIlb bead 

utilized. 

2. No person shall cause, let, permit, suffer, or allow the operation of an 

expandable polystyrene cup manufacturing facility existing before November 

1, 1987 unless the facility has installed and operates volatile organic 

compound emission reduction equipment on the pre-expanders having at 

least a 90.0 percent reduction efficiency and a capture system approved by 

the Director. 

3. No person shall cause, let, permit, suffer, or allow the operation of an 

expandable polystyrene board insulation manufacturing facility existing 

before January 1, 1990 unless the facility has installed and operates volatile 

organic compound emission reduction equipment on the pre-expanders so 
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as to achieve at least a 90.0 percent reduction efficiency and a capture 

system approved by the Director; or limits VOC emissions from the entire 

facility to no greater than 0.0175 Ib VOCIlb bead utilized. 

4. No person shall cause, let, permit, suffer, or allow the operation of an 

expandable polystyrene custom shape manufacturing facility existing before 

January 1, 1990 unless the facility utilizes a batch expander and reduced 

volatile expandable polystyrene bead containing no more than 4.5 percent 

initial VOC content. The monthly weighted average of all beads used shall 

not exceed 4.5 percent. 

5. For the purposes of this subsection, VOC emitted after the average curing 

time shall not be considered to be emitted from the facility. 

6. For the purpose of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: 

(i) "Expandable Polystyrene Products Manufacturing" means the 

manufacturing of products utilizing expandable polystyrene bead 

impregnated with a VOC blowing agent. 

(ii) "Board Insulation Manufacturers" means producers of thermal 

insulation, display foam, or floatation products. Thermal insulation 

production usually requires densities as specified in ASTM C-578, 

the industry standard for both EPS and XPS insulation applications. 

(iii) "Custom Shape Manufacturers" means producers of a variety of 

different products ranging in density and size and based primarily on 

customer specifications. 

(iv) "Pre-expander" means the system where initial expansion of the 

bead occurs. 

(v) "Process" means the point from the opening of the gaylord to the end 

of the average curing time. 

7. The requirements of this subsection shall apply to facilities with potential 

VOC emissions exceeding 25 tons per year and located in the counties of 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, 

Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale and to facilities with 

potential VOC emissions exceeding 100 tons per year and located in the 

counties of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton. 

8. Compliance Dates. 

(i) All sources subject to this subsection and located in the counties of 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, 

Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale shall be in 

compliance. 

(ii) All sources subject to this subsection located in the counties of 

Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton; and in operation 
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on or before October 1, 1999, shall be in compliance with this 

subsection by May 1, 2003. 

(iii) All sources subject to this subsection; located in the counties of 

Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton; and which begin 

initial operation after October 1, 1999, shall be in compliance with this 

subsection upon startup. 

(iv) All sources subiect to this subsection and located in Barrow County 

shall be in compliance bv May 1, 2009. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (hhh) thereof, 

relating to "Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations," is being amended to 

read as follows: 

(hhh) Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations. 

1. Each owner or operator of a wood furniture finishing and cleaning operation 

shall limit VOC emissions from finishing operations by: 

(i) Using topcoats that contain no more than 0.8 pounds of VOC per 

pound of solids, as applied; or 

(ii) In lieu of complying with subsection (i), wood furniture finishing 

operations may comply by: 

(I) Using a finishing system of sealers that contain no more than 

1.9 pounds of VOC per pound of solids, as applied; and 

(11) Using topcoats that contain no more than 1.8 pounds of VOC 

per pound of solids, as applied; or 

(iii) For wood furniture finishing operations that use acid-cured alkyd 

amino vinyl sealers and that use acid-cured alkyd amino conversion 

varnish topcoats: 

(I) Using sealers that contain no more than 2.3 pounds of VOC 

per pound of solids, as applied; and 

(11) Using topcoats that contain no more than 2.0 pounds of VOC 

per pound of solids, as applied; or 

(iv) For wood furniture finishing operations that do not use acid-cured 

alkyd amino vinyl sealers and that use acid-cured alkyd amino 

conversion varnish topcoats: 

(I) Using sealers that contain no more than 1.9 pounds of VOC 

per pound of solids, as applied; and 
(vi) 

(vii) 

(viii) 

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(11) Using topcoats that contain no more than 2.0 pounds of VOC 

per pound of solids, as applied; or 

For wood furniture finishing operations that use acid-cured alkyd 

amino vinyl sealers and that do not use acid-cured alkyd amino 

conversion varnish topcoats: 

(I) Using sealers that contain no more than 2.3 pounds of VOC 

per pound of solids, as applied; and 

(11) Using topcoats that contain no more than 1.8 pounds of VOC 

per pound of solids, as applied; or 

Using an averaging approach that demonstrates the wood furniture 

finishing operation meets the emission limits defined in subsections 

(i), (ii), (iii), (iv) or (v), averaged on a daily basis throughout the 

facility; or 

Using a control system that will achieve an equivalent reduction in 

emissions and meet the requirements of subsections (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) 

or (v) of this section; or 

Using a combination of the methods presented in subsections (i), (ii), 

(iii), (iv), (v), (vi), and (vii). 

2. Each owner or operator of a wood furniture finishing and cleaning operation 

shall limit VOC emissions by using strippable booth coating materials that 

contain no more than 0.8 pounds of VOC per pound of solids, as applied. 

Each owner or operator of a wood furniture finishing and cleaning operation 

shall prepare and maintain a written work practice implementation plan that 

defines work practices for each wood furniture manufacturing operation and 

addresses each of the topics specified. The work practice implementation 

plan shall be submitted to the Division for approval by the compliance dates 

contained in section 7. This plan shall include: an operator training course; a 

leak inspection and maintenance plan; a cleaning and washoff solvent 

accounting system; a spray booth cleaning plan; a storage plan for finishing, 

cleaning and washoff materials; an application equipment requirement plan; 

a paint line and gun cleaning plan; and an outline of washoff operations. 

4. Each owner or operator of a wood furniture finishing and cleaning operation 

shall maintain certified product data sheets for each sealer, topcoat, and 

strippable booth coating material that is used to meet the requirements of 

sections 1. and 2. of this rule. If solvent or other VOC is added to the 

finishing material before application, the affected source shall maintain 

documentation showing the VOC content of the finishing material in pounds 

of VOC per pound of solids, as applied. 

5. For the purpose of this subsection the following definitions shall apply: 
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(iii) 

(iv) 

(vi) 

(vii) 

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"As applied" means the VOC and solids content of the finishing 

material that is actually used for coating the substrate. It includes the 

contribution of materials used for in-house dilution of the finishing 

material. 

"Certified product data sheet" means documentation furnished by a 

coating supplier or an outside laboratory that provides the VOC 

content by percent weight, the solids content by percent weight, and 

density of a finishing material, strippable booth coating, or solvent, 

measured using the EPA Method 24, or an equivalent or alternative 

method. The VOC content should represent the maximum VOC 

emission potential of the finishing material, strippable booth coating, 

or solvent. 

"Sealer" means a finishing material used to seal the pores of a wood 

substrate before additional coats of finishing material are applied. 

Washcoats, which are used in some finishing systems to optimize 

aesthetics, are not sealers. 

"Stain" means any color coat having a solids content by weight of no 

more than 8.0 percent that is applied in single or multiple coats 

directly to the substrate. This includes, but is not limited to, nongrain 

raising stains, equalizer stains, sap stains, body stains, no-wipe 

stains, penetrating stains, and toners. 

"Strippable booth coating" means a coating that: (1) is applied to a 

booth wall to provide a protective film to receive overspray during 

finishing operations; (2) that is subsequently peeled off and disposed; 

and (3) by achieving (1) and (2), reduces or eliminates the need to 

use organic solvents to clean booth walls. 

"Topcoat" means the last film-building finishing material applied in a 

finishing system. Non-permanent final finishes are not topcoats. 

"Wood Furniture" means any product made of wood, a wood product 

such as rattan or wicker, or an engineered wood product such as 

particleboard that is manufactured under any of the following 

standard industrial classification codes: 2434, 251 1,251 2, 251 7, 

2519, 2521, 2531, 2541, 2599, or 5712. 

6. The requirements of this subsection shall apply to facilities with potential 

VOC emissions exceeding 25 tons per year and located in the counties of 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, 

Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale and to facilities with 

potential VOC emissions exceeding 100 tons per year and located in the 

counties of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spatding, and Walton. 

7. Compliance Dates. 

(i) All sources subject to this subsection and located in the counties of 

Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, 
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Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale shall be in 

compliance. 

(ii) All sources subject to this subsection; located in the counties of 

Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton; and in operation 

on or before October 1, 1999, shall be in compliance with this 

subsection by May 1, 2003. 

(iii) All sources subject to this subsection; located in the counties of 

Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and Walton; and which begin 

initial operation after October 1, 1999, shall be in compliance with this 

subsection upon startup. 

(iv) All sources subiect to this subsection and located in Barrow County 

shall be in compliance by May 1, 2009. 

Rule 391 -3-1 -.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (Ill) thereof, 

relating to "NOx Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment," is being amended to read 

as follows: 

(Ill) NOx Emissions from Fuel-Burning Equipment. 
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1. No person shall cause, let, suffer, permit, or allow the emission of nitrogen 

oxides (NOx), from an affected unit under this subparagraph that is installed 

or modified-on or after May I, 1999 to exceed 30 ppm @ 3% oxygen on a 

dry basis. 

2. The requirements of this subparagraph shall apply during the period May 1 

throunh September 30 of each year. 

3. All affected units subiect to this subparagraph shall be in compliance on or 

before May 1, 2000. 

The requirements contained in subparagraph 1. shall apply to all such 

affected units as defined in subparagraph 5.(i) that are located in the 

counties of Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Chattooga, Cherokee, 

Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, 

Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Jackson, 

Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, 

Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Rockdale, 

Spalding, Troup, Upson, and Walton. 

5. For the purpose of this subparagraph, the following definitions apply: 

{I) "Affected Unit" be fuel-burning equipment with a maximum design 

heat input capacity equal to or qreater than 10 MMBTUIhr and less 

than or equal to 250 MMBTUIhr. 

(11) "Annual Capacity Factor" as used in this subparagraph is determined 

by dividing the actual heat input to the fuel-burning equipment durinq 

the calendar year from the combustion of wood by the potential heat 

input to the fuel-burning equipment if the fuel-burning equipment had 

been operated for 8,760 hours at the maximum design heat input 

capacity. 

. . . 

1111) "Modified" as used in subparagraph I. shall be as defined in 40 CFR 

60.14. 

(iv) "Wood" means wood, wood residue, bark, or any derivative fuel or 

residue thereof, in any form, including, but not limited to, sawdust, 

sanderdust, wood chips, scraps, slabs, millings, shavings, and 

processed pellets made from wood or other forest residues. 

6. The requirements of this subparaqraph do not apply to the following: 
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I) Fuel-burning equipment which was permitted under 391-3-1 -.03(1) 

on or before May 1, 1999, or which was brought onto the facility on or 

before May 1, 1999. 

111) Duct burners associated with combined cycle gas turbines. 

... 

(111) Fuel-burninq equipment that combusts wood alone or in combination 

with any other fuel whose annual capacity factor for wood is in 

excess of 50 percent (0.50) and the fuel-burninq equipment is located 

in any of the followinq counties: Banks, Butts, Chattooqa, Clarke, 

Dawson, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Heard, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, 

Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Oconee, 

Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Troup, and Upson. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) "Emission Limitations and Standards," subparagraph (rrr) thereof, 

relating to "NO, Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment," is being amended to 

read as follows: 

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

1. 

(1) 

(ii) 

(iii) 

2. 

The owner or operator of an affected unit as defined in subparagraph 4. 

shall: 

Perform an annual tune-up of each affected unit, no earlier than February 1 

and no later than May 1 of each calendar year. The annual tune-up shall be 

performed using the manufacturer's recommended settings for reduced NO, 

emissions, or using a NO, analyzer so that NO, emissions are minimized in 

a manner consistent with good combustion practices and safe fuel-burning 

equipment operation. 

Fire only natural gas, LPG or propane in an affected unit during the calendar 

months of May through September of each year. If an affected unit is not 

equipped to fire LPG or propane, the owner or operator shall be excused 

from this requirement only during periods of natural gas curtailment as 

defined in subparagraph 5. 

Maintain records of all tune-ups required to be performed in accordance with 

subparagraph l.(i). These records shall indicate the date and time the tuneup was performed, state what burner settings were implemented to minimize 

NOx emissions, and explain how those settings were determined. All 

documents and calculations used to determine reduced NO, fuel-burning 

equipment settings shall be kept as part of the tune-up, maintenance and 

adjustments records. All records required by this subparagraph shall be 

retained available for inspection or submittal either in written or electronic 

form for at least five years from the date of record. 

The owner or operator shall cause all affected units in Cherokee, Clayton, 

Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douqlas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, 

Pauldinq, or Rockdale County to be in compliance with the requirements of 

this paragraph on or before May 15, 2005, and the owner or operator shall 
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cause all affected units in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spaldinq or 

Walton County to be in compliance with the requirements of this paragraph 

on or before May 1, 2009. 

3. As an alternative to complying with the requirements of this paragraph, the 

owner or operator of any affected emissions unit(s) may elect to comply with 

the requirements of paragraph 391-3-1-.02(2)(yy). 

4. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "affected unit" means individual 

fuel burning equipment that: 

is not subject to the requirements of paragraphs 391-3-1-.02(2)(jjj) or 

391 -3-1 -.02(2)(111); and 

is located at a facility having (from all emission sources combined) 

potential emissions of nitrogen oxides, expressed as nitrogen 

dioxide, exceeding 25 tons per year in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, 

Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, 

Paulding, or Rockdale County,--arxlor any facility having (from all 

emission sources combined) potential emissions of nitrogen oxides, 

expressed as nitroqen dioxide, exceedinn 100 tons per year in 

Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spaldinq or Walton County; 

has potential emissions (from the individual fuel burning equipment) 

of nitrogen oxides, expressed as nitrogen dioxide, equal to or 

exceeding one ton per year; and either 

was installed before May 1, 1999 and has a maximum design heat 

input capacity of less than 100 million BTU per hour, or 

was installed on or after May 1, 1999 and has a maximum design 

heat input capacity of less than 10 million BTU per hour. 

5. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "natural gas curtailment" means 

any period during which the supply of natural gas is not available for firing in 

an affected unit, for reasons beyond the control of and not related to any 

action or decision of the owner or operator. 

6. An affected unit shall be exempt from the requirements of subparagraph 1, 

provided the owner or operator submits such documentation as specified in 

the facility's air quality permit confirming that the affected unit will not be 

operated during the months of May through September. 

Authority: O.C.G.A. Section 12-9-1 et seq., as amended. 

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STATE OF GEORGIA 

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who states she is a LEGAL NOTICE CLERK for THE ATLANTA JOURNAL AND 

CONSTITUTION newspaper, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City 

of Atlanta, Georgia, and who ful-ther states under oath that the Advertisement attached 

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Carol A. Couch, Ph.D., Director 

Heather Abrarns, Branch Chief 

CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND RULE ADOPTION 

I do hereby certify that a public hearing was held on March 4, 2008. concerning proposed 

amendments to Georgia's Rules for Air Quality, Chapter 391-3-1. 

Public notices were published in The Atlanta Journal/Constitution, a newspaper of 

statewide circulation on February 3, 2008, providing at least 30 days for review and 

comments. 

I do further certify that the proposed rule amendments were adopted in accordance with 

the Sfzk of C-e~rgis's pr9cedcres for rule adoption. The proposed rule amendments were 

adopted by the Board of Natural Resources on April 23,2008; were filed with the Secretary 

of State's office on May 19, 2008; and became effective on June 8, 2008. 

P Jame P. Johnston, Manager 

planning and Support Program 

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A RESOLUTION 

Adopting Amendments to the 

Rules for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1 

WHEREAS, the Board adopted, under the authority of The Georgia Air Quality Act, 

O.C.G.A. 12-9-1, et seq., the Rules for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3- 

1, which became effective on September 26, 1973, and were last 

amended effective on February 27, 2008; and 

WHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) requires 

that the various Rules for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1, be 

modified, as to their coverage and requirements, in order for Georgia to 

retain federal approval under the Clean Air Act (CAA); and 

WHEREAS, the proposal for the amendments to the Rules for Air Quality Control, 

Chapter 391-3-1, has been prepared by staff of the Environmental 

Protection Division and presented to this Board; and 

WHEREAS, amendments to the Rules for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1, will 

revise various portions of Rule .01, Definitions, and Rule .02(2), Emission 

Limitations and Standards; and 

WHEREAS, a public notice for the Air Quality rule amendments was published in The 

Atlanta Journal/Constitution on February 3, 2008, and on EPD's 

website; and a public hearing was held on March 4, 2008, to which public 

participation was invited and obtained; and 

WHEREAS, the impact of the adoption of these proposed rule amendments on small 

businesses in the State has been considered and found to be either 

minimal or if greater than minimal, unavoidable due to federal 

requirements and appropriately minimized; and 

WHEREAS, the cost of adoption of the proposed rule amendments upon the regulated 

community has been considered and found not to impose excessive 

regulatory costs on any regulated person or entity which costs could be 

reduced by a less expensive alternative that fully accomplishes the stated 

objectives of the Georgia Air Quality Act. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Natural Resources hereby 

adopts the amendments to the Rules for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1 as 

attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 

Adopted this ~3'~ day of April 2008. 

Respectfully submitted by: 

ATTEST: 

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