August 22, 2012 

Mrs. Gwendolyn Keys Fleming 

Regional Administt'Btor 

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STATE OF TENNESSEE 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION · 

Afr Pollution Control Division. 

9111 Floor, L&C Annex 

401 Church St. 

Nashville, TN 37243-1531 

Certified Mail 

#7011 0110 0000 4004 8063 

RetumReceipt RequC~~ted 

u:s. EPA, Region IV 

Atlanta Federal Cerllef, t~•Pioo( · 

Air Plannina Branch 

61 Fo11ythStreet, S.W. 

Atlanta, Oeorgia 30303-&960 

Subject: January 20; 2010, revisions to The Knox County Air Quality Management Section 

25.l.D "Permits" Section 

Dear Mrs. Fleming: 

The Tennessee Air ~ollutioo Control Divisio~ (fAPCD) has reviewed the January 20, 2010 revisions to 

The Knox County Air QUality Management Section 25.1 D "Pennits" Section of the ~sed changes to 

the local regulations. The TAPCD's review; of the proposed changes in the language to the Knox County 

· Regulations (Section 25.1.0) fmds these amendments are not in conflict with the State's current nde 

requirements. 

If you have any questions, please contact Malcolm Butler at (615) 532-0600. 

cc: 

Lynne Liddjngton 

SCSQ. Lakeman 

Malcolm Butler 

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Au~22,2012 

Mrs. Gwendolyn ICDys Fteminr 

Regional Administrator · 

U.S. EPA, Region IV 

Atlanta federal Ceti~, 12,. Floot 

Air Planning Bran:h 

61 Fon1yth Street, S.W. 

Atlanta, Oeotgia 30303-8960 

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STATE OF TENNESSEE 

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION 

Air Pollution Control Division 

9111 Floor, L&C Annex 

401 Church St. 

Nashville, TN 37243-1531 

Certified Mail 

#7011 0110 0000 4004 8063 

Return Receipt RequC!Jted 

. Subject: January 20; 201 o. revisions to The Knox County Air Quality Management Section 

25.1 D 'CJ>ennits, Section 

Dear Mrs. Fleming: 

The Tennessee Air PollutiOn Control Divisi~ (f APCD) has reviewed the January 20, 2010 revisions to 

The Knox County Air Quality Management Section 25.1.0 "Permits" Section of the pr~sed changes to 

the local regulations. The TAPCD's review· of the proposed changes in the language to the Knox County 

·Regulations (Section 25.1.0) finds these amendments are not in conflict with the State's. current rule 

requirements. 

If you have any questions, please contact Malcolm Butler at (615) 532-0600. 

cc: 

Lynne Liddington 

Sean Lakeman 

Malcolm Butler 

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OFFICE OF COUNTY MAYOR 

Air Quality Management • 140 Dameron Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917 

Mr. Dick Schutt 

Air Planning Branch 

U.S. EPA 

61 Forsyth Street 

Atlanta, GA 30303-8960 

Dear Mr. Schutt: 

January 29, 2010 

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On January 20, 2010 the Knox County Air Pollution Control Board amended the 

Knox County Air Quality Management Regulations. The January 20, 2010 amendments 

affected Sections 25.0, and 35.0 of said rules. 

Documentation has been submitted of our completed regulatory process that clearly 

delineates the incorporation of said changes into our regulations. 

Enclosed are copies ofthe public notice, agenda, adopted amendments, and meeting 

minutes for the January 20, 2010 activities. Also enclosed is Board Action No. 1-20-10. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments concerning this matter 

Enclosures( s) 

Sincerely, 

Ocf/d~~ e A. Liddington 

Director 

ph 865.215.5900 • fox 865.215.5902 
Knox County Air Pollution Control Board Meeting 

Regulatory Revisions 

January 20, 2010 

1. Add new subsection 25.l.D that reads as follows: 

" Additional and/or more restrictive construction permit conditions may be established using 

the same procedures and criteria specified in Section 25.3.1." 

2. Amend Section 35.2.2 by adding the following entry which reads as listed below: 

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VVVVVV. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Chemical 

Manufacturing Area Sources, as specified in 40 CFR 63, 

And also: 

Subpart VVVVVV, as amended, as adopted by Knox County on January 20, 

2010." 

ZZZZZZ. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source 

Standards for Aluminum, Copper and Other Non-Ferrous Foundries, as specified 

in 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZZZ, as amended, as adopted by Knox County on 

January 20, 2010." 

"AAAAAAA. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: 

Asphalt Processing and Asphalt Roofing Manufacturing, as specified in 

40 CFR 63, Subpart AAAAAAA, as amended, as adopted by Knox County on 

January 20, 2010." 

"BBBBBBB. (Reserved)." 

" CCCCCCC. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: 

Paints and Allied Products Manufacturing, as specified in 

40 CFR 63, Subpart CCCCCCC, as amended, as adopted by Knox County on 

January 20, 2010." 
KNOX COUNTY 

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD 

Dr. Wayne Davis, Ph.D. Representing 

The University of Tennessee 

Mr. Paul Fortunato 

Representing 

Knox ville Area Chamber Partnership 

Mr. Brent Johnson, P.E., R.L.S 

Representing 

The City of Knoxville 

Mr. Stephen J. H_illenbrand 

Representmg 

Technical Society of Knoxville 

Dr. Michael Miller, M.D. 

Representing 

Knoxville Academy of Medicine 

Mr. Terry Sisk 

Representing 

Pellissippi State Community College 

Mrs. Lisa Stinton 

Representing 

Citizens at Large 

Mr. Jeff Welch 

Representing 

Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning 

Organization 

Mr. Bruce Wuethrich 

Representing 

Knox County Government 

I. Call to Order 

II. Roll Call 

AGENDA 

The Knox County Air Pollution 

Control Board will meet in regular 

session at 4:00p.m. on Wednesday, 

January 20, 2010 in the 2nu Floor Main 

Conference Room, 

Knox County Health Department, 

140 Dameron Avenue. 

Ill. Approval of Minutes from Meeting of July 15, 2009 

IV. Amendments to the Agenda 

V. Enforcement Update 

VI. Regulatory Changes 

Amendments to Section 25.0, Permits 

Amendments to Section 35.0, Hazardous Air Contaminants 

VII. Director's Update 

VIII. Reports 

NAAQS Update 

IX. Citizens' Comments and Request 

X. Other Business 

XL Adjournment 

Mr. Michael R. Ragsdale 

Knox County Mayor 

Mr. Bill Lockett 

Director Knox County Law Department 

Mr. Thomas E. Strickland, Jr. 

Chairman 

Board of Commissioners 
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD 

The Knox County Air Pollution Control Board will meet in a 

regular session on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at 4:00 p.m. ln 

the Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Health Department, 140 Dameron 

Avenue. In the event a quorum is not present on January 20, 2010 

the meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 4:00 

p.m. in the Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Health Department, 140 

Dameron Avenue. Regulatory changes concerning the following 

sections will be discussed and acted upon: 

Section 25.0, Permits 

Section 35.0, Regulation of Hazardous Air Contaminants 

Public comment is welcome. Written comments will be accepted 

through January 19, 2010. Oral comments may be presented at the 

hearing. Details of the regulatory changes are available for 

public consideration in the Knox County Department of Air Quality 

Management office located in the Health Department, 2nd Floor, 

Room 242, 140 Dameron Avenue and also on-line at 

www.knoxcounty.org/airquality. Written comments should be 

addressed to: 

Knox County Department of Air Quality Management 

140 Dameron Avenue 

Knoxville, TN 37917 

After adoption, copies of these regulatory changes and 

revisions, as well as all current Knox County Air Quality 

Management Regulations, will be available at a reasonable cost in 

the Knox County Air Quality Management department office located 

in the Health Department, 2nd Floor, Room 242, 140 Dameron 

Avenue. These items will also be ava ilable on- line at 

www.knoxcounty.org/airquality. 
K."'OX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD MEETING 

THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON 

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20,2010 AT4:00 P.M. INTHE2K° FLOORMAIN CONFERE~CE ROOM OF THE 

KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, 140 DAMERON AVENUE. THOSE !'vfEMBERS PRESENT 

WERE MR. STEVE HILLE~BRAND, MR. BRENT JOHNSON, DR. MICHAEL MILLER, MR. TERRY SISK, 

MR. JEFF WELCH, AND MR. BRUCE WUETHRICH. ALSO PRESENT WAS MS. L~E LIDDINGTON, 

AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE KNOX COUNTY DEPARTME~T OF AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT 

STAFF. 

AS NEITHER LISA STINTON, CHAIR NOR PAUL FORTUNATO, VICE-CHAIR WERE PRESENT, MR. 

WUETHRICH MOVED THAT MR. WELCH WOULD PRESIDE AS CHAIR FOR THIS MEETING. MR. 

HILLENBRAND SECONDED THE MOTION AND UPON VOTE, THE MOTIO~ CARRIED. 

MR. JEFF WELCH, DESIGNATED CHAIRMAN, PRESIDED. 

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THE FOLLOWING PROCEEDINGS WERE HAD Al\D ENTERED OF RECORD TO WIT: 

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IN RE: ROLL CALL 

MR. WELCH CALLED ROLL, AND IT WAS DETER\1INED THAT A QCORCM WAS PRESENT. 

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IN RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETING OF JULY 15. 2009 

MR. HILLENBRAND MOVED THAT THE Mll\UTES FROM THE MEETDJG OF JULY 15, 2009, BE 

APPROVED AS READ. \1R. WUETHRICH SECONDED THE MOTION AND UPON VOTE, THE MOTION 

CARRIED. 

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IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA 

'v1R. WELCH ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA. THERE WERE 

NONE. 

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11\ RE: ENFORCEMENT UPDATE 

MR. MCDANIEL DISCUSSED WITH THE BOARD THE 21 NOTICES OF VIOLATION FOR 

OPEN BURNING & ASBESTOS. MS. LIDDINGTON ANNOUNCED THERE WAS 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER. MR. MCDANIEL DISCUSSED THE CEMEX L!TIGA TION WITH THE 

EPA. 

A COMPLETE COPY OF THE THIS UPDATE IS FILED WITH THESE MINUTES. 

IN RE: REGCLATORY CHANGES 

MR. SCHAAD PRESENTED THE PROPOSED REGULA TORY A.MENDMENTTO SECTION 25.7.1 

AND 25.l.D (PERMITS). A MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. WUETHRICH TO DEFER FURTHER 

DISCCSSION ON PROPOSED REGULATORY AMEND\1E~T 25.7.IU)JTIL ~EXT BOARD MEETING. THE 

MOTION WAS SECONDED BY DR. MILLER, AND UPON VOTE, THE MOTION CARRIED. 
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. WUETRJCH TO ADOPT REGULATORY AMENDMENT 25.1.D 

(PERMITS) AND SECO>IDED BY DR. MILLER, Al\D UPON VOTE, THE MOTION CARRJED. 

MR. SCHAAD PRESENTED THE PROPOSED REGULA TORY AME>I"DMENT TO SECTION 35.2.2 

(REGULATION OF HAZARDOUS AJR CONTAMINANTS). A MOTION TO ADOPT WAS MADE BY MR. 

WUETHRICH A..l\!D SECO!\DED BY DR. MILLER, AND UPON VOTE, THE MOTION CARRIED. 

IN RE: DIRECTORS UPDATE 

MS. LIDDINGTON WELCOMED NEW STAFF MEMBER, RYAN MA YETTE, AN 

El'-<'VIRONMENT AL SPECIALIST. MR. MA YETTE IS A GRADUATE FROM UNNERSITY OF NORTH 

CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE AND IS CURRENTLY SPEICALIZING IN PERMITTING. 

MS. LIDDINGTON DISCUSSED THE DEPARTMENT'S STAFF POSITIONS AND ASSIGNED 

DUTIES. MR. MCDANIEL WILL OVERSEE THE TITLE V SOURCES. MR. SCHAAD WILL OVERSEE THE 

MINOR SOURCE PROGRAM. THE El'iGINEER'S POSITIONS THAT HAS NOT BEEN FILLED TO DATE 

WILL BE ASSISTll\G MS. LIDDINGTON WITH THE STATE IMPLEMT ATION PLAN REVISIONS. 

MS. LIDDINGTON ANN01.o"NCED TO THE BOARD THAT THE DEPARTMENT WILL BE 

RELOCATING THE BURNSIDE MO>IITOR UPON EPA'S REQUIREMENTS. 

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IN RE: REPORTS 

MS. LIDDINGTON PRESENTED THE KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MONITORING 

STATUS. 

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IN RE: CITIZEN'S COMMENTS AND REOCESTS 

MR. WELCH ASKED IF THERE WAS ANYONE PRESENT WHO WISHED TO ADDRESS THE 

BOARD. THERE WERE NO"'E. 

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IN RE: OTHER BUSll\ESS 

MR. WELCH ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY OTHER BUSINESS. THERE WAS NONE. 

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IN RE: ADJOURNMENT 

A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING WAS MADE BY MR. HILLENBRA.. '<D AND SECONDED 

BY MR. WUETHRICH. 

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KNOX COUNTY 

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD 

BOARD ACTION NO. 1-20-10 

The Knox County Department of Air Quality Management requests the Board formally 

approve amendments to geetiens 2).7.!; and 25.l.D, and Sections 35.2.2 VVVVVV, ZZZZZZ, 

AAAAAAA, BBBBBBB, CCCCCCC of the Knox County Air Quality Management 

Regulations. A complete and accurate copy of the proposed regulations is contained in the 

attached material. Notice of this proposed action was published in the December 19, 2009 issue 

of the Knoxville News-Sentinel. 

Lynne A. Liddington, Director 

Knox County Department of Air 

Quality Management 

And 

Technical Secretary, Knox County Air 

Pollution Control Board 

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The items listed above were approved by a majority vote of the Knox County Air 

Pollution Control Board on January 20, 2010.