Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/01/24/06-629/clean-air-act-approval-and-promulgation-of-air-quality-implementation-plan-revision-for-north-dakota
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A. Chapter 33-15-14, N.D.A.C., Section 33-15-14-02, Permit To Construct
B. Chapter 33-15-14, N.D.A.C., Section, 33-15-14-03, Minor Source Permit To Operate
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EPA is taking direct final action approving certain revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) as submitted by the Governor of North Dakota with a letter dated April 11, 2003. The revisions affect certain portions of air pollution control rules regarding permitting. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act.
EPA is also providing notice that on July 27, 2005, North Dakota was delegated authority to implement and enforce certain New Source Performance Standards, as of January 31, 2004.
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(iv) The words State or ND mean the State of North Dakota, unless the context indicates otherwise.Start Printed Page 3765
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On August 8, 2005, EPA published a direct final rulemaking for the State of North Dakota (see 70 FR 45539). In that final rulemaking, we approved additional portions of the SIP revision submitted by the Governor of North Dakota on April 11, 2003. Those portions of the SIP revision that we approved affected certain section of the North Dakota Air Pollution Control Rules regarding permitting and prevention of significant deterioration of air quality.
The revisions in the April 11, 2003 submittal to be addressed in this document pertain to certain portions of the North Dakota Air Pollution Control Rules regarding permitting, which involve sections of the following chapter of the North Dakota Administrative Code (N.D.A.C.): 33-15-14 Designated Air Contaminant Sources, Permit to Construct, Minor Source Permit to Operate, Title V Permit to Operate (certain sections specific to construction and minor source permitting).
In the Permit to Construct section, 33-15-14-02, subsection 33-15-14-02.19, Amendment of Permits, was revised to clarify how the NDDH can amend a construction permit. Specifically, in the event that a modification would be a “major modification” as defined in the State's prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) regulations, then the procedures established in Chapter 33-15-15, N.D.A.C., must be followed.
Subsection 33-15-14-03.16, Amendment of Permits, was similarly revised to clarify how the NDDH can amend a minor source permit to operate. Specifically, in the event that a modification would be a “major modification” as defined in the State's prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) regulations, then the procedures established in Chapter 33-15-15, N.D.A.C., must be followed.
The revisions discussed above are simply clarifying in nature and are approvable.
With a February 10, 2005 submittal, the Governor of North Dakota requested delegation of authority for revisions to the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), promulgated in Chapter 33-15-12, N.D.A.C. On July 27, 2005, delegation was given with the following letter:
Governor of North Dakota State Capitol, 600 E Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0001
In a February 10, 2005, letter from you and a February 15, 2005, letter from David Glatt, North Dakota Department of Health (NDDH), the State of North Dakota submitted revisions to its Air Pollution Control Rules and requested direct delegation to implement and enforce the Federal New Source Performance Standards (NSPS). Specifically, North Dakota Administrative Code Chapter 33-15-12, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, was revised to update the citation for the incorporated Federal NSPS in 40 CFR Part 60 as those in effect on January 31, 2004, with the exception of subpart Eb, which the State has not adopted.
Subsequent to States adopting NSPS regulations, EPA delegates the authority for the implementation and enforcement of those Start Printed Page 3766NSPS, so long as the State's regulations are equivalent to the Federal regulations. EPA reviewed the pertinent statutes and regulations of the State of North Dakota and determined that they provide an adequate and effective procedure for the implementation and enforcement of the NSPS by the State. Therefore, pursuant to Section 111(c) of the Clean Air Act (Act), as amended, and 40 CFR Part 60, EPA hereby delegates its authority for the implementation and enforcement of the NSPS to the State of North Dakota as follows:
(A) Responsibility for all sources located, or to be located, in the State of North Dakota subject to the standards of performance for new stationary sources promulgated in 40 CFR Part 60. The categories of new stationary sources covered by this delegation are all NSPS subparts in 40 CFR Part 60, as in effect on January 31, 2004, with the exception of subpart Eb, which the State has not adopted. Note this delegation does not include the emission guidelines in subparts Cb, Cc, Cd, Ce, BBBB, and DDDD. These subparts require state plans which are approved under a separate process pursuant to Section 111(d) of the Act.
(B) Not all authorities of NSPS can be delegated to States under Section 111(c) of the Act, as amended. The EPA Administrator retains authority to implement those sections of the NSPS that require: (1) Approving equivalency determinations and alternative test methods, (2) decision making to ensure national consistency, and (3) EPA rulemaking to implement. Therefore, of the NSPS of 40 CFR Part 60 being delegated in this letter, the enclosure lists examples of sections in 40 CFR Part 60 that cannot be delegated to the State of North Dakota. Please note that the enclosed list has been updated since our November 6, 2003, delegation of authority to implement and enforce the NSPS to the State of North Dakota.
(H) Acceptance of this delegation of presently promulgated NSPS does not commit the State of North Dakota to accept delegation of future standards and requirements. A new request for delegation will be required for any standards not included in the State's requests of February 10, and 15, 2005.
(M) Alternatives to continuous monitoring procedures or reporting requirements, as outlined in 40 CFR 60.13(i), may be approved by the State only if the specific NSPS grants that authority. Otherwise, EPA retains the authority to review and approve such alternatives.
Since this delegation is effective immediately, there is no need for the State to notify the EPA of its acceptance. Unless we receive written notice of objections from you within ten days of the date on which you receive this letter, the State of North Dakota will be deemed to accept all the terms of this delegation. EPA will publish an information notice in the Federal Register to inform the public of this delegation, in which this letter will appear in its entirety.
cc: David Glatt, NDDH
Enclosure to Letter Delegating NSPS in 40 CFR Part 60, Effective Through January 31, 2004, to the State of North Dakota
CCCC 60.2030(c).
Section 110(l) of the Clean Air Act states that a SIP revision cannot be approved if the revision would interfere with any applicable requirement concerning attainment and reasonable further progress towards attainment of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) or any other applicable requirements of the Act. There are no nonattainment areas in North Dakota. The revisions to the permitting provisions were clarifying in nature, will not affect emissions, and will not interfere with requirements of the Act related to administrative or procedural provisions. Therefore, these revisions do not interfere with attainment or maintenance of the NAAQS or other applicable requirements of the Act.
We reviewed the adequacy of these certain revisions submitted by the North Dakota Governor with a letter dated April 11, 2003, and find them approvable. In addition, as requested by the North Dakota Governor with his February 10, 2005 submittal, we are providing notice that we granted delegation of authority to North Dakota on July 27, 2005, to implement and enforce the NSPS promulgated in 40 CFR part 60, promulgated as of January 31, 2004 (except subpart Eb, which the State has not adopted). However, the State's NSPS authorities do not include those authorities which cannot be delegated to the states, as defined in 40 CFR part 60.
This rule also does not have tribal implications because it will not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). This action also does not have federalism implications because it does not have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the National Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and Start Printed Page 3768responsibilities among the various levels of government, as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999). This action merely approves a state rule implementing a Federal standard, and does not alter the relationship or the distribution of power and responsibilities established in the Clean Air Act. This rule also is not subject to Executive Order 13045 “Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks” (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997), because it is not economically significant.
Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by March 27, 2006. Filing a petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect the finality of this rule for the purposes of judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings to enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2)).
2. Section 52.1820 is amended by adding paragraph (c)(35) to read as follows:
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