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40 CFR 70.4 - State program submittals and transition. | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute
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§ 70.4 State program submittals and transition.
(a)Date for submittal. Not later than November 15, 1993, the Governor of each State shall submit to the Administrator for approval a proposed part 70 program, under State law or under an interstate compact, meeting the requirements of this part. If part 70 is subsequently revised such that the Administrator determines that it is necessary to require a change to an approved State program, the required revisions to the program shall be submitted within 12 months of the final changes to part 70 or within such other period as authorized by the Administrator.
(b)Elements of the initial program submission. Any State that seeks to administer a program under this part shall submit to the Administrator a letter of submittal from the Governor or his designee requesting EPA approval of the program and at least three copies of a program submission. The submission shall contain the following:
(1) A complete program description describing how the State intends to carry out its responsibilities under this part.
(2) The regulations that comprise the permitting program, reasonably available evidence of their procedurally correct adoption, (including any notice of public comment and any significant comments received on the proposed part 70 program as requested by the Administrator), and copies of all applicable State or local statutes and regulations including those governing State administrative procedures that either authorize the part 70 program or restrict its implementation. The State shall include with the regulations any criteria used to determine insignificant activities or emission levels for purposes of determining complete applications consistent with § 70.5(c) of this part.
(3) A legal opinion from the Attorney General for the State, or the attorney for those State, local, or interstate air pollution control agencies that have independent legal counsel, stating that the laws of the State, locality, or interstate compact provide adequate authority to carry out all aspects of the program. This statement shall include citations to the specific states, administrative regulations, and, where appropriate, judicial decisions that demonstrate adequate authority. State statutes and regulations cited by the State Attorney General or independent legal counsel shall be in the form of lawfully adopted State states and regulations at the time the statement is signed and shall be fully effective by the time the program is approved. To qualify as “independent legal counsel,” the attorney signing the statement required by this section shall have full authority to independently represent the State agency in court on all matters pertaining to the State program. The legal opinion shall also include a demonstration of adequate legal authority to carry out the requirements of this part, including authority to carry out each of the following:
(i) Issue permits and assure compliance with each applicable requirement and requirement of this part by all part 70 sources.
(ii) Incorporate monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and compliance certification requirements into part 70 permits consistent with § 70.6.
(iii) Issue permits for a fixed term of 5 years in the case of permits with acid rain provisions and issue all other permits for a period not to exceed 5 years, except for permits issued for solid waste incineration units combusting municipal waste subject to standards under section 129(e) of the Act.
(iv) Issue permits for solid waste incineration units combusting municipal waste subject to standards under section 129(e) of the Act for a period not to exceed 12 years and review such permits at least every 5 years. No permit for a solid waste incineration unit may be issued by an agency, instrumentality or person that is also responsible, in whole or in part, for the design and construction or operation of the unit.
(v) Incorporate into permits all applicable requirements and requirements of this part.
(vi) Terminate, modify, or revoke and reissue permits for cause.
(vii) Enforce permits, permit fee requirements, and the requirement to obtain a permit, as specified in § 70.11.
(viii) Make available to the public any permit application, compliance plan, permit, and monitoring and compliance, certification report pursuant to section 503(e) of the Act, except for information entitled to confidential treatment pursuant to section 114(c) of the Act. The contents of a part 70 permit shall not be entitled to protection under section 115(c) of the Act.
(ix) Not issue a permit if the Administrator timely objects to its issuance pursuant to § 70.8(c) of this part or, if the permit has not already been issued, to § 70.8(d) of this part.
(x) Provide an opportunity for judicial review in State court of the final permit action by the applicant, any person who participated in the public participation process provided pursuant to § 70.7(h) of this part, and any other person who could obtain judicial review of such actions under State laws.
(xi) Provide that, solely for the purposes of obtaining judicial review in State court for failure to take final action, final permit action shall include the failure of the permitting authority to take final action on an application for a permit, permit renewal, or permit revision within the time specified in the State program. If the State program allows sources to make changes subject to post hoc review [as set forth in §§ 70.7(e)(2) and (3) of this part], the permitting authority's failure to take final action within 90 days of receipt of an application requesting minor permit modification procedures (or 180 days for modifications subject to group processing requirements) must be subject to judicial review in State court.
(xii) Provide that the opportunity for judicial review described in paragraph (b)(3)(x) of this section shall be the exclusive means for obtaining judicial review of the terms and conditions of permits, and require that such petitions for judicial review must be filed no later than 90 days after the final permit action, or such shorter time as the State shall designate. Notwithstanding the preceding requirement, petitions for judicial review of final permit actions can be filed after the deadline designated by the State, only if they are based solely on grounds arising after the deadline for judicial review. Such petitions shall be filed no later than 90 days after the new grounds for review arise or such shorter time as the State shall designate. If the final permit action being challenged is the permitting authority's failure to take final action, a petition for judicial review may be filed any time before the permitting authority denies the permit or issues the final permit.
(xiii) Ensure that the authority of the State/local permitting Agency is not used to modify the acid rain program requirements.
(4) Relevant permitting program documentation not contained in the State regulations, including the following:
(i) Copies of the permit form(s), application form(s), and reporting form(s) the State intends to employ in its program; and
(ii) Relevant guidance issued by the State to assist in the implementation of its permitting program, including criteria for monitoring source compliance (e.g., inspection strategies).
(5) A complete description of the State's compliance tracking and enforcement program or reference to any agreement the State has with EPA that provides this information.
(6) A showing of adequate authority and procedures to determine within 60 days of receipt whether applications (including renewal applications) are complete, to request such other information as needed to process the application, and to take final action on complete applications within 18 months of the date of their submittal, except for initial permit applications, for which the permitting authority may take up to 3 years from the effective date of the program to take final action on the application, as provided for in the transition plan.
(7) A demonstration, consistent with § 70.9, that the permit fees required by the State program are sufficient to cover permit program costs.
(8) A statement that adequate personnel and funding have been made available to develop, administer, and enforce the program. This statement shall include the following:
(i) A description in narrative form of the scope, structure, coverage, and processes of the State program.
(ii) A description of the organization and structure of the agency or agencies that will have responsibility for administering the program, including the information specified in this paragraph. If more than one agency is responsible for administration of a program, the responsibilities of each agency must be delineated, their procedures for coordination must be set forth, and an agency shall be designated as a “lead agency” to facilitate communications between EPA and the other agencies having program responsibility.
(iii) A description of the agency staff who will carry out the State program, including the number, occupation, and general duties of the employees. The State need not submit complete job descriptions for every employee carrying out the State program.
(iv) A description of applicable State procedures, including permitting procedures and any State administrative or judicial review procedures.
(v) An estimate of the permit program costs for the first 4 years after approval, and a description of how the State plans to cover those costs.
(9) A commitment from the State to submit, at least annually to the Administrator, information regarding the State's enforcement activities including, but not limited to, the number of criminal and civil, judicial and administrative enforcement actions either commenced or concluded; the penalties, fines, and sentences obtained in those actions; and the number of administrative orders issued.
(10) A requirement under State law that, if a timely and complete application for a permit renewal is submitted, consistent with § 70.5(a)(2), but the State has failed to issue or deny the renewal permit before the end of the term of the previous permit, then:
(i) The permit shall not expire until the renewal permit has been issued or denied and any permit shield that may be granted pursuant to § 70.6(f) may extend beyond the original permit term until renewal; or
(ii) All the terms and conditions of the permit including any permit shield that may be granted pursuant to § 70.6(f) shall remain in effect until the renewal permit has been issued or denied.
(11) A transition plan providing a schedule for submittal and final action on initial permit applications for all part 70 sources. This plan shall provide that:
(i) Submittal of permit applications by all part 70 sources (including any sources subject to a partial or interim program) shall occur within 1 year after the effective date of the permit program;
(ii) Final action shall be taken on at least one-third of such applications annually over a period not to exceed 3 years after such effective date;
(iii) Any complete permit application containing an early reduction demonstration under section 112(i)(5) of the Act shall be acted on within 9 months of receipt of the complete application; and
(iv) Submittal of permit applications and the permitting of affected sources shall occur in accordance with the deadlines in title IV of the Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
(12) Provisions consistent with paragraphs (b)(12)(i) through (iii) of this section to allow changes within a permitted facility without requiring a permit revision, if the changes are not modifications under any provision of title I of the Act and the changes do not exceed the emissions allowable under the permit (whether expressed therein as a rate of emissions or in the terms of total emissions): Provided, That the facility provides the Administrator and the permitting authority with written notification as required below in advance of the proposed changes, which shall be a minimum of 7 days, unless the permitting authority provides in its regulations a different time frame for emergencies. The source, permitting authority, and EPA shall attach each such notice to their copy of the relevant permit. The following provisions implement this requirement of an approvable part 70 permit program:
(i) The program shall allow permitted sources to make section 502(b)(10) changes without requiring a permit revision, if the changes are not modifications under any provision of title I of the Act and the changes do not exceed the emissions allowable under the permit (whether expressed therein as a rate of emissions or in terms of total emissions).
(A) For each such change, the written notification required above shall include a brief description of the change within the permitted facility, the date on which the change will occur, any change in emissions, and any permit term or condition that is no longer applicable as a result of the change.
(B) The permit shield described in § 70.6(f) of this part shall not apply to any change made pursuant to this paragraph (b)(12)(i) of this section.
(ii) The program may provide for permitted sources to trade increases and decreases in emissions in the permitted facility, where the applicable implementation plan provides for such emissions trades without requiring a permit revision and based on the 7-day notice prescribed in this paragraph (b)(12)(ii) of this section. This provision is available in those cases where the permit does not already provide for such emissions trading.
(A) Under this paragraph (b)(12)(ii) of this section, the written notification required above shall include such information as may be required by the provision in the applicable implementation plan authorizing the emissions trade, including at a minimum, when the proposed change will occur, a description of each such change, any change in emissions, the permit requirements with which the source will comply using the emissions trading provisions of the applicable implementation plan, and the pollutants emitted subject to the emissions trade. The notice shall also refer to the provisions with which the source will comply in the applicable implementation plan and that provide for the emissions trade.
(B) The permit shield described in § 70.6(f) of this part shall not extend to any change made under this paragraph (b)(12)(ii) of this section. Compliance with the permit requirements that the source will meet using the emissions trade shall be determined according to requirements of the applicable implementation plan authorizing the emissions trade.
(iii) The program shall require the permitting authority, if a permit applicant requests it, to issue permits that contain terms and conditions, including all terms required under § 70.6 (a) and (c) of this part to determine compliance, allowing for the trading of emissions increases and decreases in the permitted facility solely for the purpose of complying with a federally-enforceable emissions cap that is established in the permit independent of otherwise applicable requirements. The permit applicant shall include in its application proposed replicable procedures and permit terms that ensure the emissions trades are quantifiable and enforceable. The permitting authority shall not be required to include in the emissions trading provisions any emissions units for which emissions are not quantifiable or for which there are no replicable procedures to enforce the emissions trades. The permit shall also require compliance with all applicable requirements.
(A) Under this paragraph (b)(12)(iii) of this section, the written notification required above shall state when the change will occur and shall describe the changes in emissions that will result and how these increases and decreases in emissions will comply with the terms and conditions of the permit.
(B) The permit shield described in § 70.6(f) of this part may extend to terms and conditions that allow such increases and decreases in emissions.
(13) Provisions for adequate, streamlined, and reasonable procedures for expeditious review of permit revisions or modifications. The program may meet this requirement by using procedures that meet the requirements of § 70.7(e) or that are substantially equivalent to those provided in § 70.7(e) of this part.
(14) If a State allows changes that are not addressed or prohibited by the permit, other than those described in paragraph (b)(15) of this section, to be made without a permit revision, provisions meeting the requirements of paragraphs (b)(14) (i) through (iii) of this section. Although a State may, as a matter of State law, prohibit sources from making such changes without a permit revision, any such prohibition shall not be enforceable by the Administrator or by citizens under the Act unless the prohibition is required by an applicable requirement. Any State procedures implementing such a State law prohibition must include the requirements of paragraphs (b)(14) (i) through (iii) of this section.
(ii) Sources must provide contemporaneous written notice to the permitting authority and EPA of each such change, except for changes that qualify as insignificant under the provisions adopted pursuant to § 70.5(c) of this part. Such written notice shall describe each such change, including the date, any change in emissions, pollutants emitted, and any applicable requirement that would apply as a result of the change.
(iii) The change shall not qualify for the shield under § 70.6(f) of this part.
(15) Provisions prohibiting sources from making, without a permit revision, changes that are not addressed or prohibited by the part 70 permit, if such changes are subject to any requirements under title IV of the Act or are modifications under any provision of title I of the Act.
(16) Provisions requiring the permitting authority to implement the requirements of §§ 70.6 and 70.7 of this part.
(c)Partial programs.
(1) The EPA may approve a partial program that applies to all part 70 sources within a limited geographic area (e.g., a local agency program covering all sources within the agency's jurisdiction). To be approvable, any partial program must, at a minimum, ensure compliance with all of the following applicable requirements, as they apply to the sources covered by the partial program:
(i) All requirements of title V of the Act and of part 70;
(ii) All applicable requirements of title IV of the Act and regulations promulgated thereunder which apply to affected sources; and
(iii) All applicable requirements of title I of the Act, including those established under sections 111 and 112 of the Act.
(2) Any partial permitting program, such as that of a local air pollution control agency, providing for the issuance of permits by a permitting authority other than the State, shall be consistent with all the elements required in paragraphs (b) (1) through (16) of this section.
(3) Approval of any partial program does not relieve the State from its obligation to submit a whole program or from application of any sanctions for failure to submit a fully-approvable whole program.
(4) Any partial program may obtain interim approval under paragraph (d) of this section if it substantially meets the requirements of this paragraph (c) of this section. (d)Interim approval.
(1) If a program (including a partial permit program) submitted under this part substantially meets the requirements of this part, but is not fully approvable, the Administrator may be rule grant the program interim approval. (2) Interim approval shall expire on a date set by the Administrator (but not later than 2 years after such approval), and may not be renewed. Sources shall become subject to the program according to the schedule approved in the State program. Permits granted under an interim approval shall expire at the end of their fixed term, unless renewed under a part 70 program.
(3) The EPA may grant interim approval to any program if it meets each of the following minimum requirements and otherwise substantially meets the requirements of this part: (i)Adequate fees. The program must provide for collecting permit fees adequate for it to meet the requirements of § 70.9 of this part.
(ii)Applicable requirements.
(A) The program must provide for adequate authority to issue permits that assure compliance with the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this section for those major sources covered by the program. (B) Notwithstanding paragraph (d)(3)(ii)(A) of this section, where a State or local permitting authority lacks adequate authority to issue or revise permits that assure compliance with applicable requirements established exclusively through an EPA-approved minor NSR program, EPA may grant interim approval to the program upon a showing by the permitting authority of compelling reasons which support the interim approval. (C) Any part 70 permit issued during an interim approval granted under paragraph (d)(3)(ii)(B) of this section that does not incorporate minor NSR requirements shall: (1) Note this fact in the permit; (2) Indicate how citizens may obtain access to excluded minor NSR permits; (3) Provide a cross reference, such as a listing of the permit number, for each minor NSR permit containing an excluded minor NSR term; and (4) State that the minor NSR requirements which are excluded are not eligible for the permit shield under § 70.6(f). (D) A program receiving interim approval for the reason specified in (d)(3)(ii)(B) of this section must, upon or before granting of full approval, institute proceedings to reopen part 70 permits to incorporate excluded minor NSR permits as terms of the part 70 permits, as required by § 70.7(f)(1)(iv). Such reopening need not follow full permit issuance procedures nor the notice requirement of § 70.7(f)(3), but may instead follow the permit revision procedure in effect under the State's approved part 70 program for incorporation of minor NSR permits. (iii)Fixed term. The program must provide for fixed permit terms, consistent with paragraphs (b)(3) (iii) and (iv) of this section. (iv)Public participation. The program must provide for adequate public notice of and an opportunity for public comment and a hearing on draft permits and revisions, except for modifications qualifying for minor permit modification procedures under § 70.7(e) of this part. (v)EPA and affected State review. The program must allow EPA an opportunity to review each proposed permit, including permit revisions, and to object to its issuance consistent with § 70.8(c) of this part. The program must provide for affected State review consistent with § 70.8(b) of this part. (vi)Permit issuance. The program must provide that the proposed permit will not be issued if EPA objects to its issuance. (vii)Enforcement. The program must contain authority to enforce permits, including the authority to assess penalties against sources that do not comply with their permits or with the requirement to obtain a permit. (viii)Operational flexibility. The program must allow changes within a permitted facility without requiring a permit revision, if the changes are not modifications under any provision of title I of the act and the changes do not exceed the emissions allowable under the permit, consistent with paragraph (b)(12) of this section. (ix)Streamlined procedures. The program must provide for streamlined procedures for issuing and revising permits and determining expeditiously after receipt of a permit application or application for a permit revision whether such application is complete. (x)Permit application. The program submittal must include copies of the permit application and reporting form(s) that the State will use in implementing the interim program. (xi)Approval of AOSs. The program submittal must include provisions to insure that AOSs requested by the source as approved by the permitting authority are included in the part 70 permit pursuant to § 70.6(a)(9).
(e)EPA review of permit program submittals. Within 1 year after receiving a program submittal, the Administrator shall approve or disapprove the program, in whole or in part, by publishing a notice in the Federal Register. Prior to such notice, the Administrator shall provide an opportunity for public comment on such approval or disapproval. Any EPA action disapproving a program, in whole or in part, shall include a statement of the revisions or modifications necessary to obtain full approval. The Administrator shall approve State programs that conform to the requirements of this part. (1) Within 60 days of receipt by EPA of a State program submission, EPA will notify the State whether its submission is complete enough to warrant review by EPA for either full, partial, or interim approval. If EPA finds that a State's submission is complete, the 1-year review period (i.e., the period of time allotted for formal EPA review of a proposed State program) shall be deemed to have begun on the date of receipt of the State's submission. If EPA finds that a State's submission is incomplete, the 1-year review period shall not begin until all the necessary information is received by EPA. (2) If the State's submission is materially changed during the 1-year review period, the Administrator may extend the review period for no more than 1 year following receipt of the revised submission. (3) In any notice granting interim or partial approval, the Administrator shall specify the changes or additions that must be made before the program can receive full approval and the conditions for implementation of the program until that time. (f)State response to EPA review of program - (1)Disapproval. The State shall submit to EPA program revisions or modifications required by the Administrator's action disapproving the program, or any part thereof, within 180 days of receiving notification of the disapproval. (2)Interim approval. The State shall submit to EPA changes to the program addressing the deficiencies specified in the interim approval no later than 6 months prior to the expiration of the interim approval. (g)Effective date. The effective date of a part 70 program, including any partial or interim program approved under this part, shall be the effective date of approval by the Administrator. (h)Individual permit transition. Upon approval of a State program, the Administrator shall suspend the issuance of Federal permits for those activities subject to the approved State program, except that the Administrator will continue to issue phase I acid rain permits. After program approval, EPA shall retain jurisdiction over any permit (including any general permit) that it has issued unless arrangements have been made with the State to assume responsibility for these permits. Where EPA retains jurisdiction, it will continue to process permit appeals and modification requests, to conduct inspections, and to receive and review monitoring reports. If any permit appeal or modification request is not finally resolved when the federally-issued permit expires, EPA may, with the consent of the State, retain jurisdiction until the matter is resolved. Upon request by a State, the Administrator may delegate authority to implement all or part of a permit issued by EPA, if a part 70 program has been approved for the State. The delegation may include authorization for the State to collect appropriate fees, consistent with § 70.9 of this part. (i)Program revisions. Either EPA or a State with an approved program may initiate a program revision. Program revision may be necessary when the relevant Federal or State statutes or regulations are modified or supplemented. The State shall keep EPA apprised of any proposed modifications to its basic statutory or regulatory authority or procedures.
(1) If the Administrator determines pursuant to § 70.10 of this part that a State is not adequately administering the requirements of this part, or that the State's permit program is inadequate in any other way, the State shall revise the program or its means of implementation to correct the inadequacy. The program shall be revised within 180 days, or such other period as the Administrator may specify, following notification by the Administrator, or within 2 years if the State demonstrates that additional legal authority is necessary to make the program revision.
(2) Revision of a State program shall be accomplished as follows:
(i) The State shall submit a modified program description, Attorney General's statement, or such other documents as EPA determines to be necessary.
(ii) After EPA receives a proposed program revision, it will publish in the Federal Register a public notice summarizing the proposed change and provide a public comment period of at least 30 days. (iii) The Administrator shall approve or disapprove program revisions based on the requirements of this part and of the Act. (iv) A program revision shall become effective upon the approval of the Administrator. Notice of approval of any substantial revision shall be published in the Federal Register. Notice of approval of nonsubstantial program revisions may be given by a letter from the Administrator to the Governor or a designee. (v) The Governor of any State with an approved part 70 program shall notify EPA whenever the Governor proposes to transfer all or part of the program to any other agency, and shall identify any new division of responsibilities among the agencies involved. The new agency is not authorized to administer the program until the revision has been approved by the Administrator under this paragraph.
(3) Whenever the Administrator has reason to believe that circumstances have changed with respect to a State program, he may request, and the State shall provide, a supplemental Attorney General's statement, program description, or such other documents or information as he determines are necessary. (j)Sharing of information.
(1) Any information obtained or used in the administration of a State program shall be available to EPA upon request without restriction and in a form specified by the Administrator, including computer-readable files to the extent practicable. If the information has been submitted to the State under a claim of confidentiality, the State may require the source to submit this information to the Administrator directly. Where the State submits information to the Administrator under a claim of confidentiality, the State shall submit that claim to EPA when providing information to EPA under this section. Any information obtained from a State or part 70 source accompanied by a claim of confidentiality will be treated in accordance with the regulations in part 2 of this chapter. (2) The EPA will furnish to States with approved programs the information in its files that the State needs to implement its approved program. Any such information submitted to EPA under a claim of confidentiality will be subject to the regulations in part 2 of this chapter. (k)Administration and enforcement. Any State that fails to adopt a complete, approvable part 70 program, or that EPA determines is not adequately administering or enforcing such program shall be subject to certain Federal sanctions as set forth in § 70.10 of this part. [ 57 FR 32295, July 21, 1992, as amended at 61 FR 31448, June 20, 1996; 61 FR 56370, Oct. 31, 1996; 66 FR 27010, May 15, 2001; 74 FR 51438, Oct. 6, 2009]
Title 40 published on 10-May-2017 04:28The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 40 CFR Part 70 after this date.2017-03-28; vol. 82 # 58 - Tuesday, March 28, 201782 FR 15301 - State of Iowa; Approval and Promulgation of the Title V Operating Permits Program, the State Implementation Plan, and 112(l) Plan
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2017-06008 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2016-0453 FRL9957-84-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; technical amendments. This final rule is effective March 28, 2017. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published in the Federal Register on September 9, 2016, approving revisions to the Iowa Title V Operation Permits Program, the State Implementation Plan (SIP), and the 112(l) plan. This amendment makes minor administrative revisions and amends the state effective date.
2016-10-28; vol. 81 # 209 - Friday, October 28, 201681 FR 74925 - Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permit Program Revision; New Jersey
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-26017 RIN EPA-R02-OAR-2015-0837 FRL-9954-61-Region 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective November 28, 2016. 40 CFR Part 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency is approving a revision to the New Jersey Operating Permit Program related to the permitting of stationary sources subject to title V of the Clean Air Act (CAA) in the state of New Jersey. The revision consists of amendments to Subchapter 22 of Chapter 27 of Title 7 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, “Operating Permits.” The revision was submitted to change the fee schedule for certain permitting activities for major facilities. The changes provide additional needed fee revenues for New Jersey&apos;s Operating Permit Program. This approval action will help ensure New Jersey properly implements the requirements of title V of the CAA.
2016-10-11; vol. 81 # 196 - Tuesday, October 11, 201681 FR 70025 - Approval of Missouri&apos;s Air Quality Implementation Plans, Operating Permits Program, and 112(l) Plan; Construction Permits Required
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-24375 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2016-0571 FRL-9953-77-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective December 12, 2016, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by November 10, 2016. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to Missouri&apos;s State Implementation Plan (SIP), Operating Permits Program, and 112(l) Plan. The April 6, 2016, request from Missouri revises fees for permitting services provided by the air quality program, including construction permit applications and operating permit applications. Missouri also removed the basic operating permit requirement in their “Operating Permits” rule for incinerators with emissions less than the de minimis levels. While EPA has never approved the basic operating permit program into Missouri&apos;s SIP or Missouri&apos;s Operating Permits Program, one statement on incinerators in the approved SIP and Operating Permits Program is removed by the submission. This statement applied the “Operating Permits” rule to all incinerators within the State. Any permittees with incinerators already required to have either Intermediate State Operating Permits or part 70 Operating Permits will still have the same permitting requirements. This revision does not exempt any incinerators from appropriate permitting. Likewise, any future permittees with incinerators under the former version of the SIP and Operating Permits Program would have required either an Intermediate State Operating Permit or a part 70 Operating Permit will still have the same permitting requirement under the revised SIP and Operating Permits Program. Finally the submission from Missouri makes non-substantive style changes.
81 FR 70066 - Approval of Missouri&apos;s Air Quality Implementation Plans, Operating Permits Program, and 112(l) Plan; Construction Permits Required
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-24379 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2016-0571 FRL-9953-76-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received by November 10, 2016. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP), the Operating Permit Program, and the 112(l) plan submitted on April 6, 2016, by the State of Missouri. In the “Rules and Regulations” section of this Federal Register, we are approving the State&apos;s SIP and Operating Permit Program revisions as a direct final rule without a prior proposed rule. If we receive no adverse comment, we will not take further action on this proposed rule. The submission from Missouri revises fees for permitting services provided by the air quality program, including construction permit applications and operating permit applications. Missouri also removed the basic operating permit requirement for incinerators with emissions less than the de minimis levels in Missouri&apos;s “Operating Permits” rule. While EPA has never approved the basic operating permit program into Missouri&apos;s SIP or Missouri&apos;s Operating Permits Program, one statement on incinerators in the approved SIP and Operating Permits Program is removed by the submission. This statement applied Missouri&apos;s “Operating Permits” rule to all incinerators within the State. Any permittees with incinerators already required to have either Intermediate State Operating Permits or part 70 Operating Permits will still have the same permitting requirements. This revision does not exempt any incinerators from appropriate permitting. Likewise, any future permittees with incinerators under the former version of the SIP and Operating Permits Program would have required either an Intermediate State Operating Permits or a part 70 Operating Permits will still have the same permitting requirement under the revised SIP and Operating Permits Program. Finally the submission from Missouri makes non-substantive style changes.
2016-10-07; vol. 81 # 195 - Friday, October 7, 201681 FR 69693 - Approval of Nebraska&apos;s Air Quality Implementation Plans; Nebraska Air Quality Regulations and State Operating Permit Programs
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-24088 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2016-0555 FRL-9953-59-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective December 6, 2016, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by November 7, 2016. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the State of Nebraska. This action will amend the SIP to include revisions to title 129 of the Nebraska Air Quality Regulations, chapter 5, “Operating Permits—When Required”; chapter 9, “General Operating Permits for Class I and Class II Sources”; chapter 22, “Incinerators; Emission Standards”; chapter 30, “Open Fires”; and chapter 34 “Emission Sources; Testing; Monitoring. These revisions were requested by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) in three submittals, submitted on May 1, 2003, November 8, 2011, and July 14, 2014. The May 1, 2003, submittal revised chapters 5 and 9, to address changes in regard to the permits-by-rule provisions of Title 129. The November 8, 2011, submittal allows for the issuance of multiple operating permits to major sources through revisions to chapter 5. In addition, revisions to chapters 22 and 30 encourage the use of air curtain incinerators over open burning; and changes to chapter 34 clarify the authority of NDEQ to order emission sources to do testing when NDEQ deems it necessary. The July 14, 2014, submittal further revises chapter 34, by updating the reference to allowable test methods for evaluating solid waste, changing the amount of time allowed to submit test results, and allowing the Department to approve a request for testing with less than 30 days notification.
81 FR 69752 - Approval of Nebraska&apos;s Air Quality Implementation Plans; Nebraska Air Quality Regulations and State Operating Permit Programs
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-24087 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2016-0555 FRL-9953-60-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received by November 7, 2016. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Nebraska. This proposed action will amend the SIP to include revisions to title 129 of the Nebraska Air Quality Regulations, chapter 5, “Operating Permits—When Required”; chapter 9, “General Operating Permits for Class I and II Sources”; chapter 22, “Incinerators; Emission Standards”; Chapter 30, “Open Fires”; and chapter 34 “Emission Sources; Testing; Monitoring”. These revisions were requested by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) in three submittals, submitted on May 1, 2003, November 8, 2011, and July 14, 2014. The May 1, 2003, submittal revised chapters 5 and 9, to address changes in regard to the permits-by-rule provisions of Title 129. The November 8, 2011, submittal allows for the issuance of multiple operating permits to major sources through revisions to chapter 5. In addition, revisions to chapters 22 and 30 encourage the use of air curtain incinerators over open burning; and changes to chapter 34 clarify the authority of NDEQ to order emission sources to do testing when NDEQ deems it necessary. The July 14, 2014, submittal further revises chapter 34, by updating the reference to allowable test methods for evaluating solid waste, changing the amount of time allowed to submit test results, and allowing NDEQ to approve a request for testing with less than 30 days notification. For additional information on the revisions to chapters 5, 9, 22, 30 and 34 see the detailed discussion table in the docket.
2016-10-03; vol. 81 # 191 - Monday, October 3, 201681 FR 67915 - Approval of Missouri&apos;s Air Quality Implementation Plans and Operating Permits Program; Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule and Non-Substantive Definition and Language Changes
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-23599 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2016-0529 FRL-9953-34-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective December 2, 2016, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by November 2, 2016. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Missouri State Implementation Plan (SIP) and the 40 CFR part 70 operating permits program. EPA is approving revisions to two Missouri rule(s) entitled, “Construction Permits Required,” and “Operating Permits.” This approval action is consistent with the July 12, 2013, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and the June 23, 2014, U.S. Supreme Court actions regarding Greenhouse Gas Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Permitting. This action makes non-substantive changes to definitions, and language clarifications.
81 FR 67954 - Approval of Missouri&apos;s Air Quality Implementation Plans and Operating Permits Program; Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule and Non-Substantive Definition and Language Changes
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-23601 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2016-0529 FRL-9953-33-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received by November 2, 2016. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Missouri State Implementation Plan (SIP) and the 40 CFR part 70 operating permits program. EPA is proposing to approve revisions to two Missouri rule(s) entitled, “Construction Permits Required,” and “Operating Permits.” This proposed action is consistent with the July 12, 2013, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and the June 23, 2014, U.S. Supreme Court actions regarding Greenhouse Gas Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Permitting. This action makes non-substantive changes to definitions, and language clarifications.
2016-09-09; vol. 81 # 175 - Friday, September 9, 201681 FR 62387 - State of Iowa; Approval and Promulgation of the Title V Operating Permits Program, the State Implementation Plan, and 112(l) Plan
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-21469 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2016-0453 FRL-9951-86-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective November 8, 2016, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by October 11, 2016. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Iowa Title V Operating Permits Program, the State Implementation Plan (SIP), and the 112(l) plan. The submission revises the Title V Operating Permits Program to include a new chapter to address fees for services by the air quality program. Administrative revisions made with this rulemaking to the SIP and 112(l) plan are associated with the new chapter.
81 FR 62426 - State of Iowa; Approval and Promulgation of the Title V Operating Permits Program, the State Implementation Plan, and 112(l) Plan
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-21468 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2016-0453 FRL-9951-85-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received by October 11, 2016. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Iowa Title V Operating Permits Program, the State Implementation Plan (SIP), and the 112(l) plan. The submission revises the Title V Operating Permits Program to include a new chapter to address fees for services by the air quality program. Administrative revisions made with this rulemaking to the SIP and 112(l) plan are associated with the new chapter.
2016-09-08; vol. 81 # 174 - Thursday, September 8, 201681 FR 62123 - Petition To Reopen State Operating Permit; NY; Seneca Energy II, LLC
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-21614 RIN Regional Docket No.II-2016-01 FRL-9952-01-Region 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Notice of final action. Any such petition for review of this Order filed under the CAA must be received by November 7, 2016 pursuant to section 307 of the CAA. 40 CFR Part 70 SummaryPursuant to Clean Air Act (CAA) section 505(b)(2) and 40 CFR 70.8(d), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator signed an Order, dated July 29, 2016, denying a petition filed by Finger Lakes Zero Waste Coalition, Inc., dated February 8, 2016, asking the EPA to “reopen” the Title V operating permit, Permit No. 8-3244-00040/00002, issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to Seneca Energy II, LLC (Seneca) relating to the Ontario County Landfill Gas-to- Energy Facility in western New York. The process by which the EPA may initiate the reopening process for such a title V permit is explained at 40 CFR 70.7(g)(1).
2016-08-24; vol. 81 # 164 - Wednesday, August 24, 201681 FR 57822 - Revisions to the Petition Provisions of the Title V Permitting Program
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-20029 RIN2060-AS61 EPA-HQ-OAR-2016-0194 FRL-9951-09-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments: Comments must be received on or before October 24, 2016. Public Hearing: If anyone contacts EPA requesting a public hearing on or before September 6, 2016, we will hold a public hearing. Additional information about the hearing would be published in a subsequent Federal Register notice. 40 CFR Part 70 SummaryThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to revise its regulations to streamline and clarify processes related to submission and review of title V petitions. This notice covers five key areas, each of which should increase stakeholder access to and understanding of the petition process and aid the EPA&apos;s review of petitions. First, the EPA is proposing regulatory provisions that provide direction as to how petitions should be submitted to the agency. Second, the EPA is proposing regulatory provisions that describe the expected format and minimum required content for title V petitions. Third, the proposal clarifies that permitting authorities are required to respond to significant comments received during the public comment period for draft title V permits, and to provide that response with the proposed title V permit to the EPA for the agency&apos;s 45-day review period. Fourth, guidance is provided in the form of “recommended practices” for various stakeholders to help ensure title V permits have complete administrative records and comport with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Fifth, to increase familiarity with the post-petition process, this notice presents information on the agency&apos;s interpretation of certain title V provisions of the CAA and its implementing regulations regarding the steps following an EPA objection in response to a title V petition, as previously discussed in specific title V orders.
2016-06-24; vol. 81 # 122 - Friday, June 24, 201681 FR 41283 - Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permit Program Revision; New Jersey
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-15004 RIN EPA-R02-OAR-2015-0837 FRL-9948-31-Region 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before July 25, 2016. 40 CFR Part 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the New Jersey title V Operating Permit Program requested by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) on May 15, 2015. NJDEP adopted a rule revision on December 29, 2014, to change the fee schedule for certain permitting activities for major facilities, including application fees for significant modifications and fees to authorize general operating permit registration and operation of used oil space heaters. The adopted rule took effect on February 27, 2015. NJDEP submitted a request to EPA to incorporate the revised fee schedule into its Operating Permit Program. EPA proposes to approve the requested change as a revision to the NJOPP.
2016-06-14; vol. 81 # 114 - Tuesday, June 14, 201681 FR 38645 - Removal of Title V Emergency Affirmative Defense Provisions From State Operating Permit Programs and Federal Operating Permit Program
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-14104 RIN2060-AS96 EPA-HQ-OAR-2016-0186 FRL-9947-56-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments. Comments must be received on or before August 15, 2016. Public Hearing: If anyone contacts the EPA requesting a public hearing on or before June 29, 2016, the EPA will hold a hearing. Additional information about the hearing, if requested, will be published in a subsequent Federal Register document. 40 CFR Parts 70 and 71 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to remove the affirmative defense provisions for emergencies found in the regulations for state and federal operating permit programs. These provisions establish an affirmative defense that sources can assert in civil enforcement cases when noncompliance with certain emission limitations in operating permits occurs because of qualifying “emergency” circumstances. These provisions, which have never been required elements of state operating permit programs, are being removed because they are inconsistent with the enforcement structure of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and recent court decisions from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The removal of these provisions is consistent with other recent EPA actions involving affirmative defenses and would harmonize the enforcement and implementation of emission limitations across different CAA programs. The EPA is also taking comment on various implementation consequences relating to the proposed removal of the emergency affirmative defense provisions.
2016-06-03; vol. 81 # 107 - Friday, June 3, 201681 FR 35622 - Source Determination for Certain Emission Units in the Oil and Natural Gas Sector
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-11968 RIN2060-AS06 EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0685 FRL-9946-55-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 2, 2016. 40 CFR Parts 51, 52, 70, and 71 SummaryThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing a revision to regulations applicable to permitting of stationary sources of air pollution under the New Source Review (NSR) and title V programs in the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). For sources in the oil and natural gas sector, this rule clarifies the meaning of the term “adjacent” that is used to determine the scope of a “stationary source” for purposes of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment NSR (NNSR) preconstruction permitting programs and the scope of a “major source” in the title V operating permit program in the onshore oil and natural gas sector. The revised definitions are based on the proximity of emitting activities and consideration of whether the activities share equipment. We believe that this clarification will provide greater certainty for the regulated community and for permitting authorities, and will result in more consistent determinations of the scope of a source in this sector. The EPA is adopting this revised definition in the regulations that apply to permits issued by the EPA and states to which the EPA has delegated federal authority to administer these programs. Other state and local permitting authorities with EPA-approved programs may also revise their permit programs to adopt this definition, but are not required to do so.
2016-02-12; vol. 81 # 29 - Friday, February 12, 201681 FR 7463 - Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permit Program Revision; West Virginia
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-02831 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2015-0594 FRL-9942-12-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on March 14, 2016. 40 CFR Part 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revision to the Title V Operating Permits Program (found in West Virginia&apos;s regulations at 45CSR30) submitted by the State of West Virginia. The revision increases West Virginia&apos;s annual emission fees for its Title V Operating Permit Program to $28 per ton of emissions of a regulated pollutant from an individual source subject to the West Virginia Title V Operating Permit Program. EPA is approving the revision to West Virginia&apos;s Title V Operating Permit Program in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
2016-01-15; vol. 81 # 10 - Friday, January 15, 201681 FR 2090 - Approval of Missouri&apos;s Air Quality Implementation Plans; Reporting Emission Data, Emission Fees and Process Information
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-00191 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2015-0790 FRL-9941-03-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective March 15, 2016, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by February 16, 2016. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Operating Permits Program for the State of Missouri submitted on March 16, 2015. These revisions update the emissions fee for permitted sources as set by Missouri Statute from $40 to $48 per ton of air pollution emitted annually, effective January 1, 2016.
81 FR 2159 - Approval of Missouri&apos;s Air Quality Implementation Plans; Reporting Emission Data, Emission Fees and Process Information
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-00190 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2015-0790 FRL-9941-02-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by February 16, 2016. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to approve revisions to the Operating Permits Program for the State of Missouri submitted on March 16, 2015. These revisions update the emissions fee for permitted sources as set by Missouri Statute from $40 to $48 per ton of air pollution emitted annually, effective January 1, 2016.
2016-01-14; vol. 81 # 9 - Thursday, January 14, 201681 FR 1890 - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Kansas; Annual Emissions Fee and Annual Emissions Inventory
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-00573 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0765 FRL-9940-97-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule; technical amendment. This action is effective January 14, 2016. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inadvertently approved and codified this action under both part 52 (Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans) and part 70 (State Operating Permit Programs). This technical amendment removes the part 52 approval and codification and makes a clarification to part 70.
2015-03-19; vol. 80 # 53 - Thursday, March 19, 201580 FR 14312 - Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State of Missouri; Reporting Emission Data, Emission Fees and Process Information
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2015-06115 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2015-0134 FRL-9924-44-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective May 18, 2015, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by April 20, 2015. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) and the Operating Permits Program for the State of Missouri submitted on October 2, 2013. These revisions remove definitions that were in this rule but have been moved to the state&apos;s general definitions rule. These revisions also clarify the information required in emission reports and clarify the types and frequency of reports for the emission inventory. In addition, a revision to the emission fees section of this rule clarifies that the current emissions fee is only applicable for years 2013, 2014, and 2015 as set by Missouri statute.
80 FR 14338 - Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State of Missouri; Reporting Emission Data, Emission Fees and Process Information
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2015-06126 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2015-0134 FRL-9924-43-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by April 20, 2015. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) and the Operating Permits Program for the State of Missouri submitted on October 2, 2013. These revisions remove definitions that were in this rule but have been moved to the state&apos;s general definitions rule. These revisions also clarify the information required in emission reports and clarify the types and frequency of reports for the emission inventory. In addition, a revision to the emission fees section of this rule is being clarified so that the current emissions fee is only applicable for years 2013, 2014, and 2015 as set by Missouri statute.
2015-03-18; vol. 80 # 52 - Wednesday, March 18, 201580 FR 14037 - Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permit Program Revision; Pennsylvania
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2015-06145 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2015-0119 FRL-9924-56-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before April 17, 2015. 40 CFR Part 70 SummaryEPA is proposing to approve a revision to the Pennsylvania Title V Operating Permit Program submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on February 11, 2014. The Pennsylvania Operating Permit Program is implemented through its Title V Operating Permits Rule, codified at Subchapter G of Chapter 127 of Title 25 of the Pennsylvania Code. The February 11, 2014 revision amends the title V fee program that funds the Pennsylvania Title V Operating Permit Program. These changes resulted in substantial revisions to Pennsylvania&apos;s Title V Operating Permit Program. EPA is proposing to approve these revisions. The intended effect of this action is to improve the Commonwealth&apos;s title V operating permit program.
2014-08-04; vol. 79 # 149 - Monday, August 4, 201479 FR 45108 - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Nebraska; Fine Particulate Matter New Source Review Requirements
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-18257 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0468 FRL-9914-52-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective October 3, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by September 3, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the State of Nebraska. This action will amend the SIP to include revisions to Nebraska&apos;s Air Quality Regulations “Definitions”, “Construction Permits—When Required”, and “Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality” to make the state regulations consistent with the Federal regulations for the fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 ) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. This revision will amend the state minor source construction permitting program including the addition of a minor source permitting threshold for PM 2.5 . These revisions are necessary to properly manage the increment requirements (maximum allowable deterioration to the air quality) of the PSD program and assure continued attainment with the PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This action also recognizes the state&apos;s request to not include, into the SIP, provisions relating to Significant Impact Levels (SILs) and Significant Monitoring Concentrations (SMCs). These provisions were vacated and remanded by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on January 22, 2013.
79 FR 45174 - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Nebraska; Fine Particulate Matter New Source Review Requirements.
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-18249 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0468 FRL-9914-51-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by September 3, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Nebraska. This proposed action will amend the SIP to include revisions to Nebraska&apos;s Air Quality Regulations “Definitions”, “Construction Permits—When Required”, and “Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality” to make the state regulations consistent with the Federal regulations for the fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 ) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. This proposed revision will amend the state minor source construction permitting program including the addition of a minor source permitting threshold for PM 2.5 . These revisions are necessary to properly manage the increment requirements (maximum allowable deterioration to the air quality) of the PSD program and assure continued attainment with the PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This proposed action also recognizes the state&apos;s request to not include, into the SIP, provisions relating to Significant Impact Levels (SILs) and Significant Monitoring Concentrations (SMCs). These provisions were vacated and remanded by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on January 22, 2013.
2014-07-28; vol. 79 # 144 - Monday, July 28, 201479 FR 43661 - Amendments to Compliance Certification Content Requirements for State and Federal Operating Permits Programs
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-17680 RIN2060-AQ71 EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0162 FRL-9913-88-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 27, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 70 and 71 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is amending the compliance certification requirements for state and federal operating permits programs that were published in the Federal Register on June 27, 2003. In that action, one sentence was removed from the rules inadvertently. This action restores the sentence to its original location in the rules.
2014-05-14; vol. 79 # 93 - Wednesday, May 14, 201479 FR 27490 - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Iowa; Ambient Air Quality Standards, and Controlling Pollution
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-10968 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0164 FRL-9910-69-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective July 14, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by June 13, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the state of Iowa. These revisions amend the SIP to include revisions to Iowa air quality rules necessary to allow for implementation of revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ), lead, and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) as they apply to construction permit exemptions. The spray booth “permit by rule” is revised to add content limits for lead-containing spray materials. The updated Federal references to the revised NAAQS are also included in this revision. The revisions improve the stringency of the SIP. EPA is also approving revisions to the Iowa Title V Operating Permits Program to modify requirements for insignificant activities. The changes correspond to the revisions to the construction permit exemptions amended with this SIP revision.
79 FR 27546 - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Iowa; Ambient Air Quality Standards, and Controlling Pollution
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-10966 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0164 FRL9910-68-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by June 13, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the state of Iowa. These revisions will amend the SIP to include revisions to Iowa air quality rules necessary to allow for implementation of revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ), lead, and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) as they apply to construction permit exemptions. The spray booth “permit by rule” proposed revision will add content limits for lead-containing spray materials. The updated Federal references for the revised NAAQS are also included in this revision. EPA is also proposing to approve revisions to the Iowa Title V Operating Permits Program to modify requirements for insignificant activities. The changes will correspond to the revisions to the construction permit exemptions amended with this SIP revision.
2014-01-27; vol. 79 # 17 - Monday, January 27, 201479 FR 4274 - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Kansas; Annual Emissions Fee and Annual Emissions Inventory
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-01185 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0765 FRL-9905-66-Region-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective on March 28, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by February 26, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Kansas State Implementation Plan (SIP) and Operating Permits Program. EPA is approving a revision to the Kansas rule entitled “Annual Emissions Fee.” These revisions align the State&apos;s reporting requirements with the Federal Air Emissions Reporting Requirements Rule (AERR).
79 FR 4313 - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Kansas; Annual Emissions Fee
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-01210 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0765 FRL-9905-65-Region-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by February 26, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) and Operating Permits Program revisions submitted by the state of Kansas which align the state&apos;s rules entitled “Annual Emissions Fee” with the Federal Air Emissions Reporting Requirements Rule (AERR).
2014-01-16; vol. 79 # 11 - Thursday, January 16, 201479 FR 2787 - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Title V Operating Permit Program; State of Iowa
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-00656 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0483 FRL-9905- 9905-21-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective March 17, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by February 18, 2014, If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 SummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the state of Iowa. These revisions amend the Iowa air quality rules to eliminate state-only emissions testing procedures and adopt Federal methods; to reduce notification time for portable plant relocations, and allow electronic submittals of notifications; to update air quality definitions to be consistent with federal definitions, and to place into rule the specific procedures for conducting emissions testing. EPA is also approving revisions to the Iowa Title V Operating Permits Program to revise the definition of “EPA Reference Method,” and to adopt by reference the revised Title V Periodic Monitoring Guidance.
40 CFR 70.7 — Permit Issuance, Renewal, Reopenings, and Revisions.
40 CFR 52.21 — Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality.
40 CFR 70.10 — Federal Oversight and Sanctions.
40 CFR 51.165 — Permit Requirements.
40 CFR 71.4 — Program Implementation.
40 CFR 64.2 — Applicability.
40 CFR 51.166 — Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality.
40 CFR 70.8 — Permit Review by EPA and Affected States.