May 15,2014 UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC 27711

Mr. Randall P. Smith Vice President/General Manager Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas 201 Formosa Drive P.O. Box 700 Point Comfort, Texas 77978 DearMr. Smith: OFFICE OF AIR QUALITY PLANNING AND STANDARDS

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**Fnvin:mm~ntf!l Prot~c:-.tinrr**  **Ag~rrc:-y** (EPA) is collecting informationto characterize hazardous air pollutant emissions from copolymerresinproduction at polyvinyl chloride and copolymer (PVC) production facilities. PVC production is subject to the provisions of40 CFRPart 63, Subparts HHHHHHH and DDDDDD. The purpose ofthis request is to gather process vent data, stripped resin data and other information necessary to inform our reconsideration ofthese emissions standards. We request the following testing be performed for your PVC production facility, Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas

- Specialty PVC as specifically listed below and discussed in Attachment B (tables 1.1 and 1.6) ofEnclosure 1to this letter: Pollutants to be tested HCl TOHAP Dioxin Vinyl THC Chloride

Test results that are collected using testmethods that are supported by EPA's Electronic Reporting Tool (ERT) must be submitted using the ERT. We are also providing PVC process ventresponse forms inMicrosoft® Excel spreadsheet format for test methods that are not supported by the ERT. Please see Enclosure 1, Attachment B for specific ERT submission instructions. The requested testing is designed to collect information on emissions and other relevant aspects ofPVC process vents. Enclosure 1 contains a summary ofthe information we are requesting.

lntemet Address (URL) • http://www.epa.gov Recycled/Recyclable • Prinled

**w~h** Vegetable Oil Based Inks on Recycled Paper (Minimum 25% Postconsumer)Supplemental information is contained in the following enclosures: 

### Description Enclosure# Maximum Achievable Control Technology Enclosure 1 (MACT) Standards Development Information Collection Request Section 114 Authority and CBI claims Enclosure 2 CBI emissions data disclosure Enclosure 3 Designation ofERG as authorized representative Enclosure 4 Policies and Procedures for handling CBI Enclosure 5 Certification Statement Enclosure 6 2014 PVC 114 Process Vent Testing Workbook N/A 2014 PVC 114 Process VentTesting Workbook NIA Example

Please e-mail the completed non-confidential workbookresponse to: 

### CCG-PVC@epa.gov The testing request is designed to collect emissions information, which by lawcannot be confidential information. You are required to return all requested information on orbefore 

### November 17, 2014. Ifyouwould like to use the required Section 114 testingto satisfythe initial compliance requirements for process vents inthe PVC rules (40 CFRpart 63, subparts DDDDDD and HHHHHHH), please contactplease contact CynthiaKaleri at Region 6, at (214) 665-6772 or kaleri.cynthia@epa.govto discuss the requirements priorto beginning the 114 testing. Be aware thatthere are significantpenalties for submitting false information, including the possibility offines and imprisonment as explained in Section 113 ofthe Clean Air Act (42 USC §7413). Failure to comply fully withthis request for information may subjectyouto an enforcement action. We may use any information submitted inresponse to this request in an administrative, civil, or criminal action.
Ifyou have questions regarding this request, please contact Ms. Jodi Howard, Refining and Chemicals Group, at (919) 541-4607 orhoward.jodi@epa.gov.Thankyoufor your assistance inthis effort.



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# Lassiter Group Leader Refining and Chemicals Group Sector Policies andPrograms Division

cc: MaryBachynsky, FormosaPlastics Corporation, (electronically) w/Enclosures Steve Thompson, USEP A, Region 6, Air, Toxics & Inspections Coordination Branch, wLEnclosure 1 only