**MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY**  **OFFICE OF POLLUTION CONTROL**

**TECHNICAL SUPPORT DOCUMENT** 

**ATTENDANT TO THE SIP REVISION**  **IN VOLVING**  **AMENDMENTS TO “AIR EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR THE PREVENTION, ABATEMENT, AND** 

**CONTROL OF AIR CONTAMINANTS”**

**APC -**  **S -**  **1**

**Adopted December 11, 2008**APC - S - 1 , Final SIP Revision TSD , December 2008

State of Mississippi C. Simmons **TABLE OF CONTENTS** Discussion ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. Page 1 Purpose of the Revision. ................................ ................................ ....................... Page 2 Sources Affected by

the Revision. ................................ ................................ ........ Page 2 Pollutants Involved. ................................ ................................ .............................. Page 2 Changes in Allowable Emissions. ................................ ................................ ......... Page 2 Lo cation/Attainment Status. ................................ ................................ ................. Page 2 Part D SIP/Attainment Demonstration Impact. ................................ ..................... Page 2 Air Quality

Impacts. ................................ ................................ .............................. Page 2 Modeling. ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. Page 2 Compliance Methods to be Employed. ................................ ................................ . Page 2 Public Hearing. ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... Page 2 Response to Comments on SIP Revision. ................................ ............................. Page 3 Regulation Changes. ................................ ................................ ............................. Page 3 Final Adoption of SIP Revision and Amendments to APC - S - 1 . .......................... Page 3 Administrative Procedures Requirements. ................................ ............................ Page 3 **ATTACHMENTS** Regulations in EPA Format (Redline/Strikeout). ................................ ...... Attachment 1 Amendments to Regulation APC - S - 1 Proofs of Publication. ................................ ................................ ................. Attachment 2 Notice o f Public Hearing Final Adoption Evidence. ................................ ................................ .......... Attachment 3 Commission Meeting Minutes Commission Order Adopting SIP and Regulation Amendments. Secretary of State Administrative Procedures FilingAPC - S - 1 , Final SIP Revision TSD , December 2008

State of Mississippi C. Simmons **DISCUSSION:** The purpose of the revision is to add definitions in accordance with newly promulgated federal regulations and to implement clarifying language in state air pollution control regulations entitled "Air Emission Regulations for the Prevention, Abatement, and Control of Air Contaminants", APC - S - 1. The definition of “Air Cleaning Device” was amended by adding language to clarify that the term “air pollution control device” is sy nony mous with air cleaning device. The definition of “Ozone Action Day” was amended to mean any day b etween March 1 and October 31 inclusive in a calendar year. Definition for “Manufacturing Process” was proposed to be added but was withdrawn and was not adopted. Definitions were added for “PM2.5” and “PM2.5 “emissions”. Paragraph 3.4(b) relating to emissions of particulate matter from combination boilers was amended by

adding language to clarify a pplicability

to devices produce steam or heat water or other heat transfer medium through indirect means. Paragraph 3.6(a) relating to particulate matter emission limits based on process weight rate was amended to clarify

that the emission limit applies to the manufacturing process including any associated stacks, vents, outlets, or combination thereof. Paragraph 3.7 “Open Burning” regarding permits from the Mississippi Forestry C ommission was updated in accordance with current requirements. Paragraph 3.8 “Incineration” was amended by adding subparagraph c to clarify a pplicability. Clean Air Mercury

R ule (CAMR) provisions in Section 8. Paragraph 4. were updated as of October 3, 2 008, in accordance with recent federal promulgations. Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) provisions in Section 14. were updated as of October 3, 2008, in accordance with recent federal promulgations. Other proposed amendments to APC - S - 1 concern adopting f ederal rules by

reference and are not part of the State Implementation Plan Revision. The other amendments involve adoption , by

reference, of recent promulgations of federal regulations as of October 3, 2008, for New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Na tional Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). The other amendments are included in the same rulemaking process as the SIP related amendments and are only mentioned here for information .APC - S - 1 , Final SIP Revision TSD , December 2008

State of Mississippi C. Simmons **PURPOSE OF THE REVISION:** The purpose of the SIP revision is to add definitions and to add clarify ing language to several paragraphs **SOURCES AFFECTED BY THE REVISION:** This SIP revision potentially affects all sources and practices subject to air pollution control regulations in Mississippi. **POLLUTAN TS INVOLVED:**  The pollutants affected by this SIP Revision are all pollutants subject to regulation. **CHANGES IN ALLOWABLE EMISSIONS:** This SIP Revision does not include any provisions for emission limitation changes. **LOCATION/ATTAINMENT STATUS:** All areas of the state are designated attainment for all NAAQS. The proposed SIP Revision does not change any

requirements for sources locating in or impacting non- attainment areas. **PART D SIP/ATTAINMENT DEMONSTRATION IMPACT:** Not applicable. **AIR QUALITY IMPACT S:**  This SIP Revision will have no adverse impact on air quality. **MODELING:** No modeling is necessary for this SIP Revision. **COMPLIANCE METHODS TO BE EMPLOYED:** Compliance with the amended regulations will be achieved by air emission permits. **PUBLIC HEA RING:**  Public participation on the SIP Revision was achieved by a public hearing held at 1:30 p.m ., on Monday, November 3, 2008, in the Commission Hearing Room at the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, 515 E. Amite St., Jackson, Mississippi 3 9201 in accordance with the information provided in the public notice and Mississippi Administrative Procedures Act. The notice for public hearing was published consistent withAPC - S - 1 , Final SIP Revision TSD , December 2008

State of Mississippi C. Simmons procedures approved by

EPA. The notice of public hearing was published on October 3, October 10, and October 14, 2008 , in daily newspapers in the cities of Greenville, Gulfport, Hernando, Jackson, and Tupelo in the State of Mississippi. The notice of public hearing and the proposed plan revision was made available for public review in the main branches of the public libraries in the above mentioned cities except for Jackson and in Environmental Resource Center’s Freedom of Information Office at the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, 515 E. Amite St., Jackson, Mississippi 39201. This notice was also mailed to persons on the air pollution control regulation mailing list. TSD Attachment 2 contains a copy of the notice of public hearing and copies of proofs of publication of the notice of public hearing . **RESPONSE TO COM MENTS ON**  **THE PLAN REVISION:**  No comments were received concerning this plan revision. **REGULATION CHANGES:** See TSD Attachment 2. **FINAL ADOPTION OF THE**  **PLAN REVISION AND REGULATIONS:** TSD Attachment 3 contains evidence of final adoption of the SIP revisi on and amendments to APC - S - 1 . **ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES REQUIREMENTS:** The SIP Revision and amendments to regulations was completed in accordance with Mississippi's Administrative Procedures Law and the Mississippi Air and Water Pollution Control Law.APC - S - 1 , Final SIP Revision TSD , December 2008

State of Mississippi C. Simmons **ATTACHMENT 1** 

**“REGULATIONS FOR THE PREVENTION , ABATEMENT, AND** 

**CONTROL OF AIR CONTAMINANTS”**

**APC -**  **S -**  **1 Amended**  **December 11, 2008 Effective February 6, 2009** APC - S - 1, Final SIP Revision TSD , December 2008

State of Mississippi C. Simmons **ATTACHMENT 2**  **NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROOFS OF PUBLICATION** APC - S - 1, Final SIP Revision TSD , December 2008

State of Mississippi C. Simmons **MISSISSIPPI COMMISSION ON ENVIRON MENTAL QUALITY**  **NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING**  **PUBLIC NOTICE START DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2008** PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality (“Commission”) is proposing to adopt amendments to “Air Emission Regulations for the Prevention, Abatement, and Control of Air Contaminants,” APC - S - 1 and a revision to Mississippi’s State Implementation Plan for Air Pollution Control (SIP). The proposed regulation amendments and SIP revision will be applicable statewide. I. Substance of the Proposed Amendments to APC - S - 1. The amendments to “Air Emission Regulations for the Prevention, Abatement, and Control of Air Contaminants,” APC - S - 1, involve:  Amendments to the definition of “Air Cleaning Device” and “Ozone Action Day”.  Addition of definitions for “Manufacturing Process”, “PM2.5”, and “PM2.5 emissions”.  Amendments to Sections 3.4., 3.6., 3.7., and 3.8 to clarify applicability.  Amendments to Sections 6.3, 8.1, 8.4, and 14 to adopt, by reference, amendments to Federal New Source Performance Standards, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, Clean Air Mercury Rule, and Clean Air Interstate Rule as promulgated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. II. Manner By

Which the Public May

Comment. Cop ies of the proposed amendments to the referenced regulations may be obtained by c ontacting Mr. Connie Simmons, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Pollution Control, Air Division, P.O. Box 2261, Jackson, Mississippi 39225 or by c alling 601 - 961 - 5171. F or persons with internet access, the proposed regulation amendments and SIP revision may be found on the web site of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality at http://www.deq.state.ms.us . Also, copies of the proposed regulation amendments and SIP revision will be available for public review through Monday, November 3, 2008, in the main branch of public libraries in Greenville, Gulfport, Hernando, and Tupelo, Mississippi. The proposed regulation amendments and SIP revision may also be reviewed in the offices of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality a t 515 E. Amite Street, Jackson, Mississippi. P lease contact Ms. Edna Banks at (601) 961 - 5171 to schedule an appointment. Members of the public may present verbal or written comments during the public hearing described below. Also, any written statements regarding the proposed regulation amendments and SIP revision will be a part of the public hearing record if delivered to the MDEQ address shown above by 5 :00 p.m., Monday, November 3, 2008. III. Notice of Public Hearing. The hearing will be held on Monday, November 3, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. in the Commission Hearing Room (Room 104A) of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality O ffice Building located at 515 E . Amite Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. IV. Additional Information. For additional information, please contact Connie Simmons at 601 - 961 - 5165.APC - S - 1, Final SIP Revision TSD , December 2008

State of Mississippi C. Simmons **ATTACHMENT 3** 

**EVIDENCE OF ADOPTION OF SIP REVISION AND**

**AMENDMENTS TO APC**  **- S**  **- 1** APC - S - 1, Final SIP Revision TSD , December 2008

State of Mississippi C. Simmons