Document ID: EPA-R01-OAR-2018-0849-0001
Agency: epa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Delegation of Authority; Connecticut; New Source Performance Standards for Stationary Combustion Turbines
Posted Date: 2019-02-14T05:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 31 (Thursday, February 14, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 3985]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-02202]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 60

[EPA-R01-OAR-2018-0849; FRL-9989-00-Region 1]

Notice of Delegation of Authority; Connecticut; New Source 
Performance Standards for Stationary Combustion Turbines

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Delegation of authority.

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SUMMARY: On December 13, 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency 
(EPA) sent the State of Connecticut a letter approving Connecticut's 
request for delegation of the New Source Performance Standards for 
Stationary Combustion Turbines. To inform regulated facilities and the 
public of the EPA's approval of Connecticut's request for delegation of 
authority to implement and enforce these standards, the EPA is making 
available a copy of EPA's letter to Connecticut through this document.

DATES: On December 13, 2018, the EPA sent the State of Connecticut a 
letter approving Connecticut's request for delegation of the New Source 
Performance Standards for Stationary Combustion Turbines.

ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for this action under 
Docket Identification No. EPA-R01-OAR-2018-0849. All documents in the 
docket are listed on the https://www.regulations.gov website. Although 
listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, i.e., 
CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. 
Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on 
the internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. 
Publicly available docket materials are available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA 
Region 1 Regional Office, Office of Ecosystem Protection, Air Permits, 
Toxics, and Indoor Programs Unit, 5 Post Office Square--Suite 100, 
Boston, MA. The EPA requests that if at all possible, you contact the 
contact listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to 
schedule your inspection. The Regional Office's official hours of 
business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding 
legal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Wortman, Air Permits, Toxics, and 
Indoor Programs Unit, Office of Ecosystem Protection, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Region 1, 5 Post Office Square 
(OEP05-2), Boston, MA 02109-3912, telephone number (617) 918-1624, fax 
number (617) 918-0624, email wortman.eric@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a letter dated November 8, 2018, the 
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) 
requested full delegation to implement and enforce the New Source 
Performance Standards for Stationary Combustion Turbines at 40 CFR part 
60, subpart KKKK (NSPS KKKK) for all affected sources in Connecticut. 
On December 13, 2018, the EPA sent CT DEEP a letter approving the 
request for delegation to implement and enforce NSPS KKKK as specified 
by CT DEEP in its request to the EPA. The text of the EPA's December 
13, 2018 letter to CT DEEP is reproduced below:

Robert Kaliszewski, Deputy Commissioner
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106-5127

Dear Deputy Commissioner Kaliszewski:

    In your letter dated November 8, 2018, the Connecticut 
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) 
requested full delegation to implement and enforce the New Source 
Performance Standards for Stationary Combustion Turbines at 40 CFR 
part 60, subpart KKKK (NSPS KKKK) for all affected sources in 
Connecticut.
    The EPA has reviewed the pertinent regulations of the State of 
Connecticut and has determined they provide adequate authority and 
procedures for implementation of NSPS KKKK. In light of these 
authorities and related information in your letter dated November 8, 
2018, the EPA approves your request for full delegation of authority 
to implement and enforce the provisions of NSPS KKKK.
    This delegation of authority is subject to the following terms 
and conditions:
     CT DEEP will assume primary responsibility for 
enforcement of NSPS KKKK;
     CT DEEP will not grant a variance or waiver from 
compliance with applicable emission standards of NSPS KKKK;
     CT DEEP will communicate with EPA Region 1 to keep each 
office fully informed regarding the current compliance status of 
subject sources in Connecticut and interpretation of applicable 
regulations;
     CT DEEP will require all NSPS KKKK sources to adhere to 
all the reporting, monitoring, and recordkeeping requirements 
specified in NSPS KKKK;
     CT DEEP will notify the EPA of any variation from 
emission test methods and continuous emission monitoring 
requirements specified in NSPS KKKK. Written approval from the EPA 
must be obtained by CT DEEP prior to the granting or the 
implementation of such variations; and
     If the Regional Administrator determines that CT DEEP 
is not adequately implementing or enforcing NSPS KKKK, the Regional 
Administrator may revoke delegation of NSPS KKKK in whole or part.
    Because this delegation is effective immediately, there is no 
need for CT DEEP to notify the EPA of its acceptance. Unless the EPA 
receives written notice of objection from CT DEEP within ten days 
from the date of this letter, CT DEEP will be deemed to have 
accepted all of the terms as stated herein. The EPA will publish a 
notice of delegation of authority in the Federal Register informing 
the public of this action.
    The EPA appreciates CT DEEP's efforts to accept delegation to 
implement and enforce the provisions of NSPS KKKK. If you have any 
questions regarding this matter, please don't hesitate to contact 
Eric Wortman at (617) 918-1624.

Sincerely,

Alexandra Dapolito Dunn,
Regional Administrator

    This document informs regulated facilities and the public of the 
EPA's approval of Connecticut's request for delegation of authority to 
implement and enforce NSPS KKKK. The delegation of authority was 
effective on December 13, 2018.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 60

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, 
Air pollution control, Hazardous substances, Intergovernmental 
relations, Reporting and record keeping requirements.

    Authority: This action is issued under the authority of section 
111 of the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 7412.

    Dated: February 7, 2019.
Deborah Szaro,
 Acting Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1.
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