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Georgia Department of Natural Resources 

2 Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive, S.E., Suite 1152 East, Atlanta, Georgia 30334-4100 

Mark Williams, Commissioner 

Environmental Protection Division 

Judson H. Turner, Director 

Phone: 404/656-4713 FAX: 404/651-5778 

Ms. Gwendolyn Keyes Fleming 

Regional Administrator 

U.S. EPA, Region 4 

61 Forsyth Street, S.W. 

Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3104 

Re: SIP Revisions- Georgia's Rules for Air Quality Control 

Miscellaneous Air Rule and the Fee Rule Revisions 

Dear Ms. Fleming: 

With this letter, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is submitting for 

approval and incorporation proposed revisions to Georgia's State Implementation Plan 

and Rules for Air Quality. The proposed revisions pertain to the following: 

Rule 391-3-1-.01(nnnn), the definition of "Procedures for Testing and Monitoring 

Sources of Air Pollutants" is amended to reference the most recent revision of the 

manual. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(c), "Incinerators" is being revised to exempt certain incinerators 

from the state rule that are subject to more stringent, state adopted federal standards. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(www), "Sewage Sludge Incineration Units Constructed On or 

Before October 14, 2010" is being added to comply with Federal guidelines to impose 

limits on emissions of nine pollutants from existing Sewage Sludge Incineration (SSI) 

units. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(7), "Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality," is 

being amended to incorporate the most recent version of the federal regulations by 

reference. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(8)(b), "New Source Performance Standards" is being revised to 

incorporate the new Performance Standards and change the amendment dates of the 

existing standards to include the latest amendment dates to update the Georgia Rules 

to ensure consistency between the State and Federal programs. 

Rule 391-3-1-.02(9)(b), "Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants," is being 

updated with new emissions standards and the latest amendment dates of the existing 

rules are being incorporated into the Georgia Rules by reference to ensure consistency 

between the State and Federal programs. 
Ms. Gwendolyn Fleming Keyes 

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Rule 391-3-1-.03(6), "Exemptions," is being amended to include a new permit 

exemption for small modifications at existing quarries that are not major sources 

Rule 391-3-1-.03(9), "Permit Fees," is being amended to specify the fee rates and 

reference a new fee manual for Calendar Year 2011 fees. 

The public notices for the miscellaneous revisions and the fee rule rev1s1on were 

published on the Air Protection Listserv on March 9, 2012, and March 26, 2012, 

respectively, along with EPD's Environet website. The proposed miscellaneous rule 

revisions and fee rule revision were the subject of public hearings onApri116, 2012, and 

May 7, 2012, respectively. There were no comments received for either the SIP 

revisions or proposed rules during the public comment period. Certifications that the 

required public notices were provided and that public hearings were held are enclosed. 

As required by the federal SIP-processing regulations, we have enclosed the 

administrative materials and technical support to satisfy the SIP submittal completeness 

criteria checklist. This submittal includes one paper copy of each of the relevant 

documents and a compact disk with an electronic version of the documents. The 

electronic version is an exact duplicate of the paper copy. 

One copy of this submittal will be sent to the EPA Region 4 associates noted below. 

We look forward to your review and approval of these revisions. Should you or your 

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

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c: Scott Davis, EPA Region 4 

Lynorae Benjamin, EPA Region 4 

Doug Neeley, EPA Region 4 

Randy Terry, EPA Region 4 

James A. Capp, Branch Chief, EPD Air Protection Branch 
Control Technique Guidelines and Corresponding New m1d Revised VOC Rules. 

Administrative Materials for SIP submittal dated: July 24; 2012 

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

approval of the plan or revision thereof (hereafter "the plan"). 

The cover letter transmitting this proposed plan is the forma/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. 

The State promulgated revisions/additions to the following Georgia Rules: 

• Rule 391-3-1-.01(nnnn), "Procedures for Testing and Monitoring Sources of 

Air Pollutants" 

• Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(c), "Incinerators" 

• Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(www), "Sewage Sludge Incineration Units Constructed 

On or Before October 14, 2010" 

• Rule 391-3-1-.02(7), "Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality," 

• Rule 391-3-1-.02(B)(b), "New Source Performance Standards" 

• Rule 391-3-1-.02(9)(b), "Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants" 

• Rule 391-3-1-.03(6), "Exemptions" 

• Rule 391-3-1-.03(9) "Permit Fees" 

3. Evidence that the State has the necessary legal authority under State law to adopt 

and implement the plan. 

The Georgia Air Quality Act, Article 1: Air Quality (0. C. G.A. 12-9, et. seq.) 

provides the necessary legal authority under State law to adopt and implement the 

revisions. The Act, in its entirety, is located at http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/gacode/ under Title 12, Chapter 9, Article 1. 

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 regulation/ document signed, stamped, dated by the appropriate 

State official indicating that it is fully enforceable by the State. The effective date 

of the regulation/document shall, whenever possible, be indicated in the document 

itself. 

Enclosed is a copy of the affected plan, dated July 24, 2012, for approval and 

incorporation into the State Implementation Plan. 

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. 

Enclosed as evidence that Georgia followed the procedural requirements in 

adopting this plan are the Certificates of Public Hearing and a memorandums 

dated June 6, 2012, and June 15, 2012, from James Capp to Judson Turner. 

These documents provide evidence that a public notice was issued, a public 

hearing was held, comments were received, and comments were addressed. 
Control Technique Guidelines and Corresponding New and Revised VOC Rules. 

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. 

Enclosed are copies of the Notices of Public Hearing and the Cerlificates of Public 

Hearing. 

July 24, 2012 
Control Technique Guidelines and Con·esponding New and Revised VOC Rules. 

Technical Support for SIP Submittal dated: July 24, 2012 

1. Identification of all regulated pollutants affected by the plan. 

The plan revisions cover all regulated pollutants. 

2. Identification of the locations of affected sources including the EPA 

attainment/non-attainment designation of the locations and the status of the 

attainment plan for the affected areas(s). 

The Rules for Air Quality Control are applicable statewide. 

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. 

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. 

All applicable standards, increments, RFPs and visibility will continue to be 

protected 

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. 

No modeling was performed. 

6. Evidence, where necessary, that emission limitations are based on continuous 

emission reduction technology. 

Where necessary, the rules adopted, require emission limitations that 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. 

The regulations contain specific emission limitations, work practice standards, and 

record keeping and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with SIP 

requirements. 
Control Technique Guidelines and Corresponding New and Revised VOC Rules. 

8. Compliance/enforcement strategies, including how compliance will be determined 

in practice. 

Enforcement will be carried out as described in the State/EPA Enforcement 

Agreement. 

9. Special economic and technological justifications required by any applicable EPA 

policies, or an explanation of why such justifications are not necessary. 

No special economic or technological justifications are required for this proposed 

SIP revision. 

July 24, 2012 
Joseph, Taffie 

From: 

Sent: 

To: 

Subject: 

Importance: 

Joseph, Tallie 

Friday, July 20,201210:47 AM 

'T anisha. Bostick@dnr. state. ga. us' 

Rule 391-3-1-.01, Definitions, Rule 391-3-1-.02, Provisions, and Rule 391-3-1-.03, Provisions, 

Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, amended. 

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RE: Rule 391-3-1-.01, Definitions, Rule 391-3-1-.02, Provisions, and Rule 391-3-1-.03, Provisions, Department 

of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, amended. 

This acknowledges receipt of your letter, dated July 20, 2012, with which was attached an electronic copy of 

the above-captioned amendment. 

We have recorded said amendment as having been received and filed on July 20, 2012, to become effective on 

August 09, 2012. 

Sincerely, 

Kayla Barrett 

Administrative Procedure Division 

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July 5, 2012 

VIA EMAIL to Adminrules@sos.state.ga.us 

The Honorable Brian P. Kemp 

Secretary of State 

214 State Capitol 

Atlanta, Georgia 30334 

Re: Amendments to Rule 391-3-1 

Dear Secretary Kemp: 

Please accept this letter transmitting amendments to Rules for Air Quality 

Control, Chapter 391-3-1. These amendments were adopted by the Board of 

Natural Resources at its June 27, 2012 meeting. 

Attached is an original of the amendments in Word format and the Certification 

page in Adobe Acrobat format. The name and telephone of the person to be 

contacted if questions arise concerning this rule is as follows: 

Emily Hitchcock 

(404) 656-3500 

Please post these amendments for Rule 391-3-1 upon receipt of this transmittal 

letter. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. 

Sincerely, 

Tanisha Bostick 

Administrative Assistant 

C: Doralyn Kirkland 

Kyle Pearson 

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