ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

1021 North Grand Avenue East, P.O. Box 19276, Springfield, Illinois 62794·9276 • (217) 7B2·2829

James R. Thompson Cen'er, 100 West Randolph, Suite 11·300, Chicago, IL 60601 • (312) B14·6026

PAT QUINN, GOVERNOR

November 08, 2011

217/782-5544

217/782-9143 (TDD)

Cheryl Newton, Director

Air and Radiation Division

United States Environmental

Protection Agency Region V

77 West Jackson Boulevard, AR-18J

Chicago, Illinois 60604-3598

Attn: Jay Bortzer

CERTIFIED MAIL

RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

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Re: RlO-20: IN THE MATTER OF: AMENDMENTS TO 35 ILL. ADM. CODE PART

229, HOSPITALIMEDlCALflNFECTIOUS WASTE INCINERATORS

Dear Ms. Newton:

Pursuant to Section 110(a)(2) ofthe Clean Air Act (CAA) (42 U.S.C. §7410 (a)(2», and Section

28 ofthe Illinois Environmental Protection Act (415 lLCS 5/28), the Illinois Environmental

Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) submits the following amendments to the Illinois State

Implementation Plan (SIP). This submittal complies with the substance ofthe October 20,2009,

e-mail from Mr. John Surnmerhays to Charles Matoesian ofthe lllinois EPA. See Attachment

23.

On December 22, 2010, the Illinois EPA filed a proposal to amend Part to 35 Ill. Adm. Code

with the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB). Notice ofHearing was fJ.led on February 1,

2011. Re-notice of Hearing was filed on April 20, 2011. Public hearings were held on June 8,

2011, in Clinton, Illinois and June 28, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois. The Illinois EPA filed posthearing comments in support ofthe proposed amendments. On September 22, 2011, the IPCB

adopted a Final Opinion and Order adopting the amendments to 35 Ill. Adm. Code 229.

In order to assist with your review ofthis SIP submittal, the following documents are enclosed:

Attachment 1) Illinois EPA's Amended Rule, filed December 23, 20I0

Rockfont. 4302 N. Main St., Rockford,ll6110J. (815) 98].7760

Elgin. 595 5. Slale, E1J:jn, Il60l23· (847) bUIBl]1

Burt'au oflilnd - Peoria. 7&20 N. Univefsily Sl~ Pcoria,Il61614 -(309) &93-5462

Collinsville. -2CJO<l Mall Street, Collinsville, Il 62234· (618) 34&-5120

Des Plaines. 9511 W Hindson St., Des Plaines, IL 60016· (647) 294-4000

Peoria. 5415 N. University St, Peoria, Il 61614 - (309) 693·5463

Champaign _ 2125 S. First SI., Champaign, Jl61820 _(17) 276·5800

M,uion -1309 W. Main St., Suite 116, Marion, Il 629S9 - (618) 993·7200

Primoo on Rt'q·d"d PaJX'r
Attachment 2)

Attachment 3)

Attachment 4)

Attachment 5)

Attachment 6)

Attachment 7)

Attachment 8)

Attachment 9)

Attachment 10)

Attachment 11)

Attachment 12)

Attachment 13)

Attachment 14)

Attachment 15)

Attachment 16)

Attachment 17)

Attachment 18)

Attachment 19)

Attachment 20)

Attachment 21)

IPCB Order accepting Proposal for Hearing, January 6, 2011

Letter from Acting Chairman Girard, IPCB to Warren Ribley, Director,

Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, request for

economic impact study, dated February 22, 2011

IPCB Hearing Officer Order, Notice of Hearings, dated February I, 20 II

1PCB Hearing Officer Order, Renotice of Hearings, dated April 20, 2011

DCEO Rejection of carrying out an economic impact study, May 5, 2011

Stericycle response to Hearing Officer Order

Illinois EPA's First Errata Sheet, filed May 25, 2011

Board Questions prior to hearing

Exhibit List ofHearing on June 8, 2011

Transcript ofHearing on June 8, 2011, filed June 9, 2011

Illinois EPA's Second Errata Sheet, filed June 13,2011

Exhibit List ofHearing on June 28, 2011

Transcript ofHearing on June 28, 2011, filed June 29,2011

fllinois Register Notice of Proposed Amendments, volume 35, issue 27, p.

10224, published July 1,2011

JCAR request for economic impact study, July 5, 2011

Illinois EPA's Third Errata Sheet, filed August 16, 2011

Opinion Order ofthe IPCB by C.K. Zalewski sending proposal to First

Notice, dated June 16,2011

Opinion Order ofthe IPCB by C.K. Zalewski sending proposal to Second

Notice, dated August 18,2011

JCAR Letter stating the proposed rulemaking was considered at JCAR's

September 13, 2011 meeting with the attached Certification ofNo

Objections, dated September 13,2011

Adopted Rule, Final Order, Opinion and Order ofthe IPCB by C.K.

Zalewski, dated September 22, 2011
Attachment 22)

Attachment 23)

Illinois Register Notice of Adopted Rule, volume 35, issue 42, p. 16615,

published October 14, 20 II

E-mail from John Summerhays to Charles Matoesian

The SIP Checklists are also enclosed to assist in your review. The rulemaking docket can be

found at: http://www.ipcb.state.il.us/CoollExtemal/CaseView.aspx?referer=results&case=13386.

Iffurther information is required, please contact Shannon Bilbruck of my staff at 217/557-4261.

Cordially,

~;L~#- Laurel L. Kroack, Chief

Bureau of Air

Attachments

bee: Laurel Kroack- letter, checklists

Vicky Von Lanken- letter, checklists

Jim Ross- letter, checklists

AQPS- letter, checklists, attachments

Charles Matoesian- letter, checklists

Shannon Bilbruck- letter, checklists, attachments
STATE IMPLEMENTION PLAN CHECKLISTS

In the Matter of:

RIO-20: IN THE MATTER OF: AMENDMENTS TO 3S ILL. ADM. CODE

PART229, HOSPITALIMEDlCALIINFECTlOUS WASTE INCINERATORS

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

Bureau of Air

Division ofLegal Counsel

1021 North Grand Ave. East

P.O. Box 19276

Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276
Re:

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The Submittal is accompanied by a formal letter of

submittal from the Governor or designee.

The date ofsubmittal is (IlOV '>

;tdll

Evidence is provided that the revision has been adopted in

the State Code or bod ofregulations.

• The date of adoption is.

• Test methods/roles are correctly incorporated by

reference

Evidence is provided that the State has the necessary legal

authority under State law to adopt and implement the

reVISIOn

A copy ofthe actual regulation or document is included in

the submittal

Evidence is provided that the State followed all the

requirements ofits Administrative procedures Act (or

equivalent) in conducting and completing

adoption/issuance ofthe revision.

Evidence is provided that public notice was given by the

State, including the date of publication.

Certification is provided that the public hearing was held in

accordance with the information provided in the public

notice.

The dates ofthe public hearings were June 8, 2011, & June

28,2011

The submittal contains a compilation ofthe exhibits

entered into the record at hearing.

The submittal contains a compilation of public comments

Attachment

Yes, Cover

Letter

·Getobel 25,

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Yes, Cover

Letter, 22

October 14,

2011

1

Sections 4,

10,27 & 28 of

the Ill. Env.

Prot. Act

21,22

1,2,3,4,5,

11,14,15,18,

19,21,22

2,4,5,15,22

4, 5, 10, 11,

13,14

10,13,18,21

21, *See

Board website
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Re: Attachment

1. The regulated pollutants affected by revision are: sulfur

dioxide X ; various HAPs ~; particulate I

matter_~; nitrogen dioxide_~;carbon

monoxide X

2. Attainment status designation for the affected area is I

included in the submittal.

Status ofthe attainment plan for the affected area is 1

included in the submittal.

The attainment date for the affected area is included in the I

submittal.

3. The locations and types of affected sources are identified. 1,4,5,21,22

4. Changes in SIP-allowable emissions for affected sources 1,18,19,21

are quantified or estimated.

Changes in actual emissions from affected sources are 1,18,19,21

quantified or estimated.

5. Evidence is provided that the NAAQS will be protected if 1

the revision is approved and implemented.

Evidence is provided that the PSD increment will be I

protected ifthe revision is approved and implemented.

Evidence is provided that the RFP demonstration will be N/A

protected ifthe revision is approved and implemented.

Evidence is provided that visibility will be protected ifthe N/A

revision is approved and implemented.

6. Modeling information is provided (if necessary) in support 1

ofthe revision.

7. The proposed emission limitations are based on continuous N/A

emissions reduction technology.

8. The emissions limitations requirements are incorporated (if 21,22

necessary) to ensure emission levels.

The work practice standards requirements are incorporated N/A

(if necessary) to ensure emission levels.

The recordkeepinglreporting requirements are incorporated 21,22

(if necessary) to ensure emission levels.

9. The submittal contains enforcement/compliance strategies, 21,22

including how compliance will be determined in practice

and at what frequency.
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Re: ?E-Attachment

1. Applicability

What sources are being regulated? 1,4,5,21,22

What are criteria for exemption? N/A

Is calculation procedure for exemption clearly specified? N/A

Is emission inventory listed in the background document of 1,11,21

the attaimnent demonstration?

Are the averaging times used in the rule different from N/A

those ofthe ambient standard?

What are the units of compliance (lbs VOC per gallon of Various

solids applied less water, grains per standard cubic foot)?

Is bubbling or averaging of any type allowed? Ifyes, state NO

criteria. Could a USEPA inspector independently

determine ifthe criteria were met? Does EPA have to

approve each case?

Ifthere is a redesignation, will this change the emission N/A

limitations? If yes, which ones and how?

2. Compliance Dates

What is the compliance date? 21,22

What is the attaimnent date? 2014

3. Specificity ofConduct

What test method is required? 21,22

What is the averaging time in compliance test method? N/A

Is a compliance calculation or evaluation required? (i.e., N/A

daily weighted average for VOC)

If yes, list the formula, period of compliance, and/or N/A

evaluation period.

4. Incorporation by Reference

What is the state authority for rulemaking? Sections 4,

10,27, & 28

ofIlI. Env.

Prot. Act

Are methods/rules incorporated by reference in the right Yes: 21,22

marmer?

5. Recordkeeoilll!

What records are required to determine compliance? 21,22

In what form or units (lbs/gal, gr/dscf, etc...) must the 21,22

records be kept? On what time basis (instantaneously,

hourly, daily)?

Does the rule affirmatively require the records be kept? Yes
6. Exemption

List any exemptions allowed. See IEPA'

s Statement of No

Proposal-attachment1

Is the criteria for application clear? N/A