National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks, 44285-44289 [05-15217]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 147 / Tuesday, August 2, 2005 / Rules and Regulations From To 44285 MEA N BND .......................................................................................... 10200 *11500—MCA Gatey, MT FIX, S BND Changeover Points From To Distance § 95.8003 From VOR Federal Airway Changeover Points Airway Segmement Is Amended to Modify Changeover Point Great Falls, MT VORTAC ................................................. [FR Doc. 05–15179 Filed 8–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–U ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 63 [OGC–2004–0004; FRL–7947–3] RIN 2060–AM83 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule; amendments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: On October 13, 2004, the EPA issued amendments to the national emission standards for coke oven pushing, quenching, and battery stacks as a direct final rule, along with a parallel proposal to be used as a basis Missoula, MT VOR/DME .................................................. for final action in the event we received any adverse comments. Because an adverse comment was received on the provisions related to operation and maintenance requirements, we have previously withdrawn the corresponding part of the direct final rule. After considering the comment, EPA is promulgating the provisions that were withdrawn based on the proposed rule published on October 13, 2004. EFFECTIVE DATE: August 2, 2005. ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID No. OGC–2004–0004. All documents in the docket are listed in the EDOCKET index at https://www.epa.gov/edocket. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, i.e., confidential business information or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other information, such as copyrighted materials, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available 84 Great Falls docket materials are available either electronically in EDOCKET or in hard copy form at the Air and Radiation Docket, Docket ID No. OGC–2004–0004, EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the Air and Radiation Docket is (202) 566–1742. Bob Schell, Emission Standards Division (C439–02), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, telephone number (919) 541–4116, e-mail address schell.bob@epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regulated Entities. Categories and entities potentially regulated by this action include: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Category NAICS code 1 Examples of regulated entities Industry ........................................................................................................................................... 331111, 324199 Federal government ........................................................................................................................ State/local/tribal government .......................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ Coke plants and integrated iron and steel mills. Not affected. Not affected. 1 North American Industry Classification System. This table is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be regulated by this action. To determine whether your facility is regulated by this action, you should examine the applicability criteria in 40 CFR 63.7281 of the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for coke ovens: pushing, quenching, and battery stacks. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed in the preceding FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Worldwide Web. In addition to being available in the docket, an electronic copy of today’s final rule amendments VerDate jul<14>2003 15:06 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 will also be available on the Worldwide Web (WWW) through the Technology Transfer Network (TTN). Following the Administrator’s signature, a copy of the final rule amendments will be placed on the TTN’s policy and guidance page for newly proposed or promulgated rules at https://www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg. The TTN provides information and technology exchange in various areas of air pollution control. Judicial Review. Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), judicial review of the final rule amendments is available only by filing a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit by October 3, 2005. Under section 307(d)(7)(B) of the CAA, only an PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 objection to the final rule amendments that was raised with reasonable specificity during the period for public comment can be raised during judicial review. Under CAA section 307(b)(2), the requirements established by the final rule amendments may not be challenged later in civil or criminal proceedings brought by EPA to enforce these requirements. Outline. The information presented in this preamble is organized as follows: I. Background II. Summary of the Final Rule Amendments III. Response to Comments on the Proposed Amendments to the NESHAP for Coke Oven Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks E:\FR\FM\02AUR1.SGM 02AUR1 44286 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 147 / Tuesday, August 2, 2005 / Rules and Regulations IV. Summary of Environmental, Energy, and Economic Impacts V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review B. Paperwork Reduction Act C. Regulatory Flexibility Act D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism F. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children from Environmental Health and Safety Risks H. Executive Order 13211: Actions that Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use I. National Technology Transfer Advancement Act J. Congressional Review Act I. Background On April 14, 2003 (68 FR 18008), EPA issued the NESHAP for pushing, quenching, and battery stacks at new and existing coke oven batteries (40 CFR part 63, subpart CCCCC). The NESHAP implement section 112(d) of the CAA by requiring all major sources to meet emission standards for hazardous air pollutants reflecting application of the maximum achievable control technology. After publication of the NESHAP, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)/American Coke and Coal Chemicals Institute (ACCCI) Coke Oven Environmental Task Force (COETF) filed a petition for review challenging the final rule (AISI/ACCCI Coke Oven Environmental Task Force v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, No. 03–1167, D.C. Cir.). The petitioners raised issues concerning: • The provisions requiring owners or operators of coke plants having a pushing emission control device to install, operate and maintain devices to monitor daily average fan motor amperes (or volumetric flow rate at the inlet of the control device and maintain daily average volumetric flow rate) at or above minimum levels established during initial performance tests. These provisions are included in 40 CFR 63.7290, 63.7323(c), 63.7326(a)(4), 63.7330(d), 63.7331(g) and (h), and 63.7333(d). • The provisions requiring monthly inspections of pressure sensors, dampers, damper switches and other equipment important to the performance of the total emissions capture system which also require that a facility’s operation and maintenance plan include requirements to repair any defect or deficiency in the capture system before the next scheduled inspection. These provisions are included in 40 CFR 63.7300(c)(1). VerDate jul<14>2003 15:06 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 Amendments developed to resolve these concerns were set out in attachment A to a proposed settlement agreement between EPA and COETF. In accordance with CAA section 113(g), we published a notice of the proposed settlement agreement (69 FR 31372, June 3, 2004) and provided a 30-day comment period which ended July 6, 2004. We received no comments on the proposed settlement agreement. On October 13, 2004, we issued a direct final rule (69 FR 60813) and a parallel proposal (69 FR 60837) to amend the NESHAP. We stated in the preamble to the direct final rule and parallel proposal that if we received significant adverse comments by November 12, 2004 (or by November 29, 2004 if a public hearing was requested), we would publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register indicating which provisions would become effective and which provisions would be withdrawn due to adverse comment. We subsequently received an adverse comment from one commenter on the provisions related to the operation and maintenance requirements and withdrew the amendments to 40 CFR 63.7300(c)(1) on January 10, 2005 (70 FR 1670). The remaining provisions, for which we did not receive any adverse comments, became effective on January 11, 2005. After full and careful consideration of the comment, we are promulgating the amendments previously withdrawn based on the parallel proposal published on October 13, 2004. II. Summary of the Final Rule Amendments The final rule amendments affect the requirement in 40 CFR 63.7300(c)(1) for the repair of any defect or deficiency in the capture system before the next scheduled inspection. In the event a defect or deficiency is found in the capture system (during a monthly inspection or between inspections), the final rule amendments require the plant owner or operator to complete repairs within 30 days after the date that the defect or deficiency is discovered. If the repairs cannot be completed within 30 days, the plant owner or operator must submit a written request to the permitting authority for an extension of time to complete the repairs. The permitting authority must receive the request no more than 20 days after the date that the defect or deficiency is discovered. The request must contain a description of the defect or deficiency, the steps needed and taken to correct the problem, the interim steps being taken to mitigate the emissions impact of the defect or deficiency, and a PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 proposed schedule for completing the repairs. The request is deemed approved unless and until such time as the permitting authority notifies the plant owner or operator that it objects to the request. The permitting authority may consider all relevant factors in deciding whether to approve or deny the request (including feasibility and safety). Each approved schedule must provide for completion of repairs as expeditiously as practicable, and the permitting authority may request modifications to the proposed schedule as part of the approval process. We are also making a minor technical clarification to the sampling procedures in 40 CFR 63.7322(b)(2). This clarification is simply that the minimum sample volume is measured as ‘‘dry standard’’ cubic feet. III. Response to Comments on the Proposed Amendments to the NESHAP for Coke Oven Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks We received one significant adverse comment on the amendments contained in the parallel proposal published on October 13, 2004. The commenter objected to the proposed requirement that would have allowed the owner or operator an additional 30 days (a total of 60 days) to repair a defect in the capture system applied to pushing emissions. The commenter stated that EPA had many years of experience in reviewing malfunction reports and suggested that any such extension be restricted to specific defects and historical repair times. We reviewed the proposal and discussed in detail with coke plant operators the types of defects that might require 60 days to repair and their frequency of occurrence. Such defects occur very infrequently and are usually related to structural problems that require an engineering evaluation, scheduling a contractor to make the repairs, and coordinating with the plant’s production schedule to allow the repair to be made safely. It is not possible to identify in advance what defects may require more than 30 days, and the events are so infrequent, there is not much historical information on repair times. However, we agree with the commenter in that EPA or the permitting authority should decide when additional time is needed, and that this decision should not be left solely to the discretion of the owner or operator. Consequently, we have revised the operation and maintenance requirement to require the owner or operator to submit a request for approval by the permitting authority for an extension of time to complete a E:\FR\FM\02AUR1.SGM 02AUR1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 147 / Tuesday, August 2, 2005 / Rules and Regulations repair that cannot be completed within 30 days. The request must be received by the permitting authority within 20 days after the defect is first discovered. The owner or operator must provide enough information for the permitting authority to evaluate the request, including a description of the defect, the steps needed and taken to correct the problem, the interim steps being taken to mitigate the emissions impact of the defect, and a proposed schedule for completing the repairs. The permitting authority may approve or disapprove the request or request additional information to aid in the decision. The commenter also suggested that the owner or operator notify EPA by fax within 24 hours of finding a deficiency with confirmation in writing by mail within 7 days. We do not agree that this notification is necessary because the notification and recordkeeping requirements for startups, shutdowns, and malfunctions (SSM) in 40 CFR 63.6(e) of the General Provisions (40 CFR part 63, subpart A) are in full effect in this case. The specific requirements in these amendments for capture systems as applied to pushing emissions are in addition to the SSM requirements and do not replace them. The SSM notification requirements have been designed to provide the permitting authority with timely and relevant information in the event that all steps in the SSM plan are not implemented. These requirements attempt to strike a balance between providing relevant information and avoiding unnecessary reporting of minor events (e.g., when a malfunction is promptly corrected) that would increase the burden to both the permitting authority and the owner or operator. IV. Summary of Environmental, Energy, and Economic Impacts The final rule amendments will have no effect on environmental, energy, or non-air health impacts because none of the changes affect the stringency of the existing emission limits. No costs or economic impacts are associated with the amendments. V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), the EPA must determine whether the regulatory action is ‘‘significant’’ and, therefore, subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the requirements of the Executive Order. The Executive Order defines a ‘‘significant regulatory VerDate jul<14>2003 15:06 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 action’’ as one that is likely to result in a rule that may: (1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities; (2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action taken or planned by another agency; (3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlement, grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients thereof; or (4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the President’s priorities, or the principles set forth in the Executive Order. It has been determined that this action is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under the terms of Executive Order 12886 and is, therefore, not subject to OMB review. B. Paperwork Reduction Act This action does not impose any new information collection burden. The costs of the information collection requirements associated with the amendments to the operation and maintenance requirements do not increase the existing burden estimates for the final rule. The OMB has previously approved the information collection requirements in the existing rule (40 CFR part 63, subpart CCCCC) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. and has assigned OMB control number 2060–0521, EPA ICR number 1995.02. A copy of the OMB approved Information Collection Request (ICR) may be obtained from Susan Auby, Collection Strategies Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2822T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460 or by calling (202) 566–1672. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purpose of collecting, validating, and verifying information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to respond to a collection of information; search existing data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 44287 respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number for EPA’s regulations are listed in 40 CFR part 9. C. Regulatory Flexibility Act The EPA has determined that it is not necessary to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis in connection with the final rule amendments. For purposes of assessing the impact of today’s final rule amendments on small entities, small entity is defined as: (1) A small business, as defined by the Small Business Administration’s regulations at 13 CFR 121.201; (2) a small governmental jurisdiction that is a government of a city, county, town, school district or special district with a population of less than 50,000; and (3) a small organization that is any not-forprofit enterprise which is independently owned and operated and is not dominant in its field. After considering the economic impacts of today’s final rule amendments on small entities, EPA has concluded that this action will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. In determining whether a rule has a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, the impact of concern is any significant adverse economic impact on small entities, since the primary purpose of the regulatory flexibility analyses is to identify and address regulatory alternatives ‘‘which minimize any significant economic impact of the proposed rule on small entities’’ (5 U.S.C. 603 and 604). Thus, an agency may conclude that a rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities if the rule relieves regulatory burden, or otherwise has a positive economic effect on all of the small entities subject to the rule. We believe there will be a positive impact on small entities because the final rule amendments increase flexibility by providing more time for plants to make repairs that can not be completed within 30 days. These changes are voluntary and do not impose new costs. We have, therefore, concluded that today’s final rule amendments will relieve regulatory burden for all small entities. D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA), Public Law 104–4, establishes requirements for Federal agencies to assess the effects of their regulatory actions on State, local, and tribal governments and the private E:\FR\FM\02AUR1.SGM 02AUR1 44288 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 147 / Tuesday, August 2, 2005 / Rules and Regulations sector. Under section 202 of the UMRA, the EPA generally must prepare a written statement, including a costbenefit analysis, for proposed and final rules with ‘‘Federal mandates’’ that may result in expenditures by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more in any 1 year. Before promulgating an EPA rule for which a written statement is needed, section 205 of the UMRA generally requires the EPA to identify and consider a reasonable number of regulatory alternatives and adopt the least costly, most costeffective, or least-burdensome alternative that achieves the objectives of the rule. The provisions of section 205 do not apply when they are inconsistent with applicable law. Moreover, section 205 allows the EPA to adopt an alternative other than the leastcostly, most cost-effective, or leastburdensome alternative if the Administrator publishes with the final rule an explanation why that alternative was not adopted. Before the EPA establishes any regulatory requirements that may significantly or uniquely affect small governments, including tribal governments, it must have developed under section 203 of the UMRA a small government agency plan. The plan must provide for notifying potentially affected small governments, enabling officials of affected small governments to have meaningful and timely input in the development of EPA regulatory proposals with significant Federal intergovernmental mandates, and informing, educating, and advising small governments on compliance with the regulatory requirements. EPA has determined that the final rule amendments do not contain a Federal mandate that may result in expenditures of $100 million or more for State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or to the private sector in any 1 year. No new costs are attributable to the final rule amendments. Thus, the final rule amendments are not subject to the requirements of sections 202 and 205 of the UMRA. In addition, the final rule amendments do not significantly or uniquely affect small governments because they contain no requirements that apply to such governments or impose obligations upon them. Therefore, the final rule amendments are not subject to section 203 of the UMRA. E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999) requires EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure ‘‘meaningful and timely input by State and local officials in the VerDate jul<14>2003 15:06 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 development of regulatory policies that have federalism implications.’’ ‘‘Policies that have federalism implications’’ is defined in the Executive Order to include regulations that have ‘‘substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.’’ The final rule amendments do not have federalism implications. They will 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 responsibilities among the various levels of government, as specified in Executive Order 13132. None of the affected plants are owned or operated by State governments. Thus, Executive Order 13132 does not apply to the final rule amendments. F. Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 6, 2000) requires EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure ‘‘meaningful and timely input by tribal officials in the development of regulatory policies that have tribal implications.’’ The final rule amendments do not have tribal implications, as specified in Executive Order 13175. No tribal governments own or operate any plants subject to the NESHAP for coke oven pushing, quenching, and battery stacks. Thus, Executive Order 13175 does not apply to the final rule amendments. G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental Health and Safety Risks Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997) applies to any rule that: (1) Is determined to be ‘‘economically significant,’’ as defined under Executive Order 12866, and (2) concerns an environmental health or safety risk that EPA has reason to believe may have a disproportionate effect on children. If the regulatory action meets both criteria, the EPA must evaluate the environmental health or safety effects of the planned rule on children and explain why the planned regulation is preferable to other potentially effective and reasonably feasible alternatives considered by the Agency. We interpret Executive Order 13045 as applying only to those regulatory actions that are based on health or safety risks, such that the analysis required under section 5–501 of the Executive Order has the potential to influence the PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 regulation. The final rule amendments are not subject to Executive Order 13045 because the final rule (and these amendments) are based on technology performance and not on health or safety risks. H. Executive Order 13211: Actions That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use These final amendments are not subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001) because they are not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866. I. National Technology Transfer Advancement Act Section 112(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–113; 15 U.S.C. 272 note) directs the EPA to use voluntary consensus standards (VCS) in their regulatory and procurement activities unless to do so would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impracticable. VCS are technical standards (e.g., material specifications, test methods, sampling procedures, business practices) developed or adopted by one or more voluntary consensus bodies. The NTTAA requires EPA to provide Congress, through the OMB, explanations when the Agency decides not to use available and applicable VCS. This action does not involve technical standards. Therefore, EPA is not considering the use of any VCS. J. Congressional Review Act The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. The EPA will submit a report containing the final rule amendments and other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of the final rule amendments in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot take effect until 60 days after its publication in the Federal Register. This action is not a ‘‘major rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). The final rule amendments will be effective on August 2, 2005. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 63 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Hazardous E:\FR\FM\02AUR1.SGM 02AUR1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 147 / Tuesday, August 2, 2005 / Rules and Regulations § 63.7322 What test methods and other procedures must I use to demonstrate initial compliance with the emission limits for particulate matter? substances, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: July 26, 2005. Stephen L. Johnson, Administrator. * For the reasons stated in the preamble, title 40, chapter I, part 63 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: I PART 63—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 63 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Subpart CCCCC—[Amended] * * * * (b) * * * (2) During each particulate matter test run, sample only during periods of actual pushing when the capture system fan and control device are engaged. Collect a minimum sample volume of 30 dry standard cubic feet of gas during each test run. Three valid test runs are needed to comprise a performance test. Each run must start at the beginning of a push and finish at the end of a push (i.e., sample for an integral number of pushes). * * * * * 2. Section 63.7300 is amended by removing the third (last) sentence in paragraph (c)(1) and adding in its place six new sentences to read as follows: [FR Doc. 05–15217 Filed 8–1–05; 8:45 am] § 63.7300 What are my operation and maintenance requirements? DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE I * * * * * (c) * * * (1) * * * In the event a defect or deficiency is found in the capture system (during a monthly inspection or between inspections), you must complete repairs within 30 days after the date that the defect or deficiency is discovered. If you determine that the repairs cannot be completed within 30 days, you must submit a written request for an extension of time to complete the repairs that must be received by the permitting authority not more than 20 days after the date that the defect or deficiency is discovered. The request must contain a description of the defect or deficiency, the steps needed and taken to correct the problem, the interim steps being taken to mitigate the emissions impact of the defect or deficiency, and a proposed schedule for completing the repairs. The request shall be deemed approved unless and until such time as the permitting authority notifies you that it objects to the request. The permitting authority may consider all relevant factors in deciding whether to approve or deny the request (including feasibility and safety). Each approved schedule must provide for completion of repairs as expeditiously as practicable, and the permitting authority may request modifications to the proposed schedule as part of the approval process. * * * * * 3. Section 63.7322 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(2) to read as follows: I VerDate jul<14>2003 15:06 Aug 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 BILLING CODE 6560–50–P National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 229 [Docket No. 030221039–5204–23; I.D. 072705A] Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (ALWTRP) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries (AA), NOAA, announces temporary restrictions consistent with the requirements of the ALWTRP’s implementing regulations. These regulations apply to lobster trap/pot and anchored gillnet fishermen in an area totaling approximately 1,240 nm2 (4,253 km2), east of Boston, MA, for 15 days. The purpose of this action is to provide protection to an aggregation of northern right whales (right whales). DATES: Effective beginning at 0001 hours August 4, 2005, through 2400 hours August 18, 2005. ADDRESSES: Copies of the proposed and final Dynamic Area Management (DAM) rules, Environmental Assessments (EAs), Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team (ALWTRT) meeting summaries, and progress reports on implementation of the ALWTRP may also be obtained by writing Diane Borggaard, NMFS/Northeast Region, PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 44289 One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane Borggaard, NMFS/Northeast Region, 978–281–9300 x6503; or Kristy Long, NMFS, Office of Protected Resources, 301–713–1401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Access Several of the background documents for the ALWTRP and the take reduction planning process can be downloaded from the ALWTRP web site at https:// www.nero.noaa.gov/whaletrp/. Background The ALWTRP was developed pursuant to section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to reduce the incidental mortality and serious injury of three endangered species of whales (right, fin, and humpback) due to incidental interaction with commercial fishing activities. In addition, the measures identified in the ALWTRP would provide conservation benefits to a fourth species (minke), which are neither listed as endangered nor threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The ALWTRP, implemented through regulations codified at 50 CFR 229.32, relies on a combination of fishing gear modifications and time/area closures to reduce the risk of whales becoming entangled in commercial fishing gear (and potentially suffering serious injury or mortality as a result). On January 9, 2002, NMFS published the final rule to implement the ALWTRP’s DAM program (67 FR 1133). On August 26, 2003, NMFS amended the regulations by publishing a final rule, which specifically identified gear modifications that may be allowed in a DAM zone (68 FR 51195). The DAM program provides specific authority for NMFS to restrict temporarily on an expedited basis the use of lobster trap/ pot and anchored gillnet fishing gear in areas north of 40° N. lat. to protect right whales. Under the DAM program, NMFS may: (1) require the removal of all lobster trap/pot and anchored gillnet fishing gear for a 15–day period; (2) allow lobster trap/pot and anchored gillnet fishing within a DAM zone with gear modifications determined by NMFS to sufficiently reduce the risk of entanglement; and/or (3) issue an alert to fishermen requesting the voluntary removal of all lobster trap/pot and anchored gillnet gear for a 15–day period and asking fishermen not to set any additional gear in the DAM zone during the 15–day period. E:\FR\FM\02AUR1.SGM 02AUR1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 63

[OGC-2004-0004; FRL-7947-3]
RIN 2060-AM83


National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke 
Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule; amendments.

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SUMMARY: On October 13, 2004, the EPA issued amendments to the national 
emission standards for coke oven pushing, quenching, and battery stacks 
as a direct final rule, along with a parallel proposal to be used as a 
basis for final action in the event we received any adverse comments. 
Because an adverse comment was received on the provisions related to 
operation and maintenance requirements, we have previously withdrawn 
the corresponding part of the direct final rule. After considering the 
comment, EPA is promulgating the provisions that were withdrawn based 
on the proposed rule published on October 13, 2004.

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 2, 2005.

ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for this action under 
Docket ID No. OGC-2004-0004. All documents in the docket are listed in 
the EDOCKET index at https://www.epa.gov/edocket. Although listed in the 
index, some information is not publicly available, i.e., confidential 
business information or other information whose disclosure is 
restricted by statute. Certain other information, such as copyrighted 
materials, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available 
only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are 
available either electronically in EDOCKET or in hard copy form at the 
Air and Radiation Docket, Docket ID No. OGC-2004-0004, EPA Docket 
Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW, 
Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone 
number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone 
number for the Air and Radiation Docket is (202) 566-1742.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Schell, Emission Standards 
Division (C439-02), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, EPA, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, telephone number (919) 541-4116, e-
mail address schell.bob@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulated Entities. Categories and entities 
potentially regulated by this action include:

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                  Category                     NAICS code \1\            Examples of regulated  entities
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Industry....................................    331111, 324199  Coke plants and integrated iron and steel mills.
Federal government..........................  ................  Not affected.
State/local/tribal government...............  ................  Not affected.
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\1\ North American Industry Classification System.

    This table is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a 
guide for readers regarding entities likely to be regulated by this 
action. To determine whether your facility is regulated by this action, 
you should examine the applicability criteria in 40 CFR 63.7281 of the 
national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for 
coke ovens: pushing, quenching, and battery stacks. If you have any 
questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular 
entity, consult the person listed in the preceding FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section. Worldwide Web. In addition to being 
available in the docket, an electronic copy of today's final rule 
amendments will also be available on the Worldwide Web (WWW) through 
the Technology Transfer Network (TTN). Following the Administrator's 
signature, a copy of the final rule amendments will be placed on the 
TTN's policy and guidance page for newly proposed or promulgated rules 
at https://www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg. The TTN provides information and 
technology exchange in various areas of air pollution control.
    Judicial Review. Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act 
(CAA), judicial review of the final rule amendments is available only 
by filing a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 
District of Columbia Circuit by October 3, 2005. Under section 
307(d)(7)(B) of the CAA, only an objection to the final rule amendments 
that was raised with reasonable specificity during the period for 
public comment can be raised during judicial review. Under CAA section 
307(b)(2), the requirements established by the final rule amendments 
may not be challenged later in civil or criminal proceedings brought by 
EPA to enforce these requirements.
    Outline. The information presented in this preamble is organized as 
follows:

I. Background
II. Summary of the Final Rule Amendments
III. Response to Comments on the Proposed Amendments to the NESHAP 
for Coke Oven Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks

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IV. Summary of Environmental, Energy, and Economic Impacts
V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
    A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review
    B. Paperwork Reduction Act
    C. Regulatory Flexibility Act
    D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
    E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism
    F. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination with 
Indian Tribal Governments
    G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children from 
Environmental Health and Safety Risks
    H. Executive Order 13211: Actions that Significantly Affect 
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use
    I. National Technology Transfer Advancement Act
    J. Congressional Review Act

I. Background

    On April 14, 2003 (68 FR 18008), EPA issued the NESHAP for pushing, 
quenching, and battery stacks at new and existing coke oven batteries 
(40 CFR part 63, subpart CCCCC). The NESHAP implement section 112(d) of 
the CAA by requiring all major sources to meet emission standards for 
hazardous air pollutants reflecting application of the maximum 
achievable control technology.
    After publication of the NESHAP, the American Iron and Steel 
Institute (AISI)/American Coke and Coal Chemicals Institute (ACCCI) 
Coke Oven Environmental Task Force (COETF) filed a petition for review 
challenging the final rule (AISI/ACCCI Coke Oven Environmental Task 
Force v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, No. 03-1167, D.C. Cir.). 
The petitioners raised issues concerning:
     The provisions requiring owners or operators of coke 
plants having a pushing emission control device to install, operate and 
maintain devices to monitor daily average fan motor amperes (or 
volumetric flow rate at the inlet of the control device and maintain 
daily average volumetric flow rate) at or above minimum levels 
established during initial performance tests. These provisions are 
included in 40 CFR 63.7290, 63.7323(c), 63.7326(a)(4), 63.7330(d), 
63.7331(g) and (h), and 63.7333(d).
     The provisions requiring monthly inspections of pressure 
sensors, dampers, damper switches and other equipment important to the 
performance of the total emissions capture system which also require 
that a facility's operation and maintenance plan include requirements 
to repair any defect or deficiency in the capture system before the 
next scheduled inspection. These provisions are included in 40 CFR 
63.7300(c)(1).
    Amendments developed to resolve these concerns were set out in 
attachment A to a proposed settlement agreement between EPA and COETF. 
In accordance with CAA section 113(g), we published a notice of the 
proposed settlement agreement (69 FR 31372, June 3, 2004) and provided 
a 30-day comment period which ended July 6, 2004. We received no 
comments on the proposed settlement agreement.
    On October 13, 2004, we issued a direct final rule (69 FR 60813) 
and a parallel proposal (69 FR 60837) to amend the NESHAP. We stated in 
the preamble to the direct final rule and parallel proposal that if we 
received significant adverse comments by November 12, 2004 (or by 
November 29, 2004 if a public hearing was requested), we would publish 
a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register indicating which provisions 
would become effective and which provisions would be withdrawn due to 
adverse comment. We subsequently received an adverse comment from one 
commenter on the provisions related to the operation and maintenance 
requirements and withdrew the amendments to 40 CFR 63.7300(c)(1) on 
January 10, 2005 (70 FR 1670). The remaining provisions, for which we 
did not receive any adverse comments, became effective on January 11, 
2005. After full and careful consideration of the comment, we are 
promulgating the amendments previously withdrawn based on the parallel 
proposal published on October 13, 2004.

II. Summary of the Final Rule Amendments

    The final rule amendments affect the requirement in 40 CFR 
63.7300(c)(1) for the repair of any defect or deficiency in the capture 
system before the next scheduled inspection. In the event a defect or 
deficiency is found in the capture system (during a monthly inspection 
or between inspections), the final rule amendments require the plant 
owner or operator to complete repairs within 30 days after the date 
that the defect or deficiency is discovered. If the repairs cannot be 
completed within 30 days, the plant owner or operator must submit a 
written request to the permitting authority for an extension of time to 
complete the repairs. The permitting authority must receive the request 
no more than 20 days after the date that the defect or deficiency is 
discovered. The request must contain a description of the defect or 
deficiency, the steps needed and taken to correct the problem, the 
interim steps being taken to mitigate the emissions impact of the 
defect or deficiency, and a proposed schedule for completing the 
repairs. The request is deemed approved unless and until such time as 
the permitting authority notifies the plant owner or operator that it 
objects to the request. The permitting authority may consider all 
relevant factors in deciding whether to approve or deny the request 
(including feasibility and safety). Each approved schedule must provide 
for completion of repairs as expeditiously as practicable, and the 
permitting authority may request modifications to the proposed schedule 
as part of the approval process.
    We are also making a minor technical clarification to the sampling 
procedures in 40 CFR 63.7322(b)(2). This clarification is simply that 
the minimum sample volume is measured as ``dry standard'' cubic feet.

III. Response to Comments on the Proposed Amendments to the NESHAP for 
Coke Oven Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks

    We received one significant adverse comment on the amendments 
contained in the parallel proposal published on October 13, 2004. The 
commenter objected to the proposed requirement that would have allowed 
the owner or operator an additional 30 days (a total of 60 days) to 
repair a defect in the capture system applied to pushing emissions. The 
commenter stated that EPA had many years of experience in reviewing 
malfunction reports and suggested that any such extension be restricted 
to specific defects and historical repair times.
    We reviewed the proposal and discussed in detail with coke plant 
operators the types of defects that might require 60 days to repair and 
their frequency of occurrence. Such defects occur very infrequently and 
are usually related to structural problems that require an engineering 
evaluation, scheduling a contractor to make the repairs, and 
coordinating with the plant's production schedule to allow the repair 
to be made safely. It is not possible to identify in advance what 
defects may require more than 30 days, and the events are so 
infrequent, there is not much historical information on repair times. 
However, we agree with the commenter in that EPA or the permitting 
authority should decide when additional time is needed, and that this 
decision should not be left solely to the discretion of the owner or 
operator. Consequently, we have revised the operation and maintenance 
requirement to require the owner or operator to submit a request for 
approval by the permitting authority for an extension of time to 
complete a

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repair that cannot be completed within 30 days. The request must be 
received by the permitting authority within 20 days after the defect is 
first discovered. The owner or operator must provide enough information 
for the permitting authority to evaluate the request, including a 
description of the defect, the steps needed and taken to correct the 
problem, the interim steps being taken to mitigate the emissions impact 
of the defect, and a proposed schedule for completing the repairs. The 
permitting authority may approve or disapprove the request or request 
additional information to aid in the decision.
    The commenter also suggested that the owner or operator notify EPA 
by fax within 24 hours of finding a deficiency with confirmation in 
writing by mail within 7 days. We do not agree that this notification 
is necessary because the notification and recordkeeping requirements 
for startups, shutdowns, and malfunctions (SSM) in 40 CFR 63.6(e) of 
the General Provisions (40 CFR part 63, subpart A) are in full effect 
in this case. The specific requirements in these amendments for capture 
systems as applied to pushing emissions are in addition to the SSM 
requirements and do not replace them. The SSM notification requirements 
have been designed to provide the permitting authority with timely and 
relevant information in the event that all steps in the SSM plan are 
not implemented. These requirements attempt to strike a balance between 
providing relevant information and avoiding unnecessary reporting of 
minor events (e.g., when a malfunction is promptly corrected) that 
would increase the burden to both the permitting authority and the 
owner or operator.

IV. Summary of Environmental, Energy, and Economic Impacts

    The final rule amendments will have no effect on environmental, 
energy, or non-air health impacts because none of the changes affect 
the stringency of the existing emission limits. No costs or economic 
impacts are associated with the amendments.

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review

    Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), the EPA 
must determine whether the regulatory action is ``significant'' and, 
therefore, subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) and the requirements of the Executive Order. The Executive Order 
defines a ``significant regulatory action'' as one that is likely to 
result in a rule that may:
    (1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or 
adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the 
economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public 
health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or 
communities;
    (2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an 
action taken or planned by another agency;
    (3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlement, grants, 
user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients 
thereof; or
    (4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal 
mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in 
the Executive Order.
    It has been determined that this action is not a ``significant 
regulatory action'' under the terms of Executive Order 12886 and is, 
therefore, not subject to OMB review.

B. Paperwork Reduction Act

    This action does not impose any new information collection burden. 
The costs of the information collection requirements associated with 
the amendments to the operation and maintenance requirements do not 
increase the existing burden estimates for the final rule. The OMB has 
previously approved the information collection requirements in the 
existing rule (40 CFR part 63, subpart CCCCC) under the provisions of 
the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. and has assigned 
OMB control number 2060-0521, EPA ICR number 1995.02. A copy of the OMB 
approved Information Collection Request (ICR) may be obtained from 
Susan Auby, Collection Strategies Division, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency (2822T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 
20460 or by calling (202) 566-1672.
    Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources 
expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or 
provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time 
needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize 
technology and systems for the purpose of collecting, validating, and 
verifying information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any 
previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to 
respond to a collection of information; search existing data sources; 
complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or 
otherwise disclose the information.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number for EPA's 
regulations are listed in 40 CFR part 9.

C. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The EPA has determined that it is not necessary to prepare a 
regulatory flexibility analysis in connection with the final rule 
amendments. For purposes of assessing the impact of today's final rule 
amendments on small entities, small entity is defined as: (1) A small 
business, as defined by the Small Business Administration's regulations 
at 13 CFR 121.201; (2) a small governmental jurisdiction that is a 
government of a city, county, town, school district or special district 
with a population of less than 50,000; and (3) a small organization 
that is any not-for-profit enterprise which is independently owned and 
operated and is not dominant in its field.
    After considering the economic impacts of today's final rule 
amendments on small entities, EPA has concluded that this action will 
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. In determining whether a rule has a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities, the impact of concern 
is any significant adverse economic impact on small entities, since the 
primary purpose of the regulatory flexibility analyses is to identify 
and address regulatory alternatives ``which minimize any significant 
economic impact of the proposed rule on small entities'' (5 U.S.C. 603 
and 604). Thus, an agency may conclude that a rule will not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities 
if the rule relieves regulatory burden, or otherwise has a positive 
economic effect on all of the small entities subject to the rule.
    We believe there will be a positive impact on small entities 
because the final rule amendments increase flexibility by providing 
more time for plants to make repairs that can not be completed within 
30 days. These changes are voluntary and do not impose new costs. We 
have, therefore, concluded that today's final rule amendments will 
relieve regulatory burden for all small entities.

D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA), Public 
Law 104-4, establishes requirements for Federal agencies to assess the 
effects of their regulatory actions on State, local, and tribal 
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sector. Under section 202 of the UMRA, the EPA generally must prepare a 
written statement, including a cost-benefit analysis, for proposed and 
final rules with ``Federal mandates'' that may result in expenditures 
by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the 
private sector, of $100 million or more in any 1 year. Before 
promulgating an EPA rule for which a written statement is needed, 
section 205 of the UMRA generally requires the EPA to identify and 
consider a reasonable number of regulatory alternatives and adopt the 
least costly, most cost-effective, or least-burdensome alternative that 
achieves the objectives of the rule. The provisions of section 205 do 
not apply when they are inconsistent with applicable law. Moreover, 
section 205 allows the EPA to adopt an alternative other than the 
least-costly, most cost-effective, or least-burdensome alternative if 
the Administrator publishes with the final rule an explanation why that 
alternative was not adopted. Before the EPA establishes any regulatory 
requirements that may significantly or uniquely affect small 
governments, including tribal governments, it must have developed under 
section 203 of the UMRA a small government agency plan. The plan must 
provide for notifying potentially affected small governments, enabling 
officials of affected small governments to have meaningful and timely 
input in the development of EPA regulatory proposals with significant 
Federal intergovernmental mandates, and informing, educating, and 
advising small governments on compliance with the regulatory 
requirements.
    EPA has determined that the final rule amendments do not contain a 
Federal mandate that may result in expenditures of $100 million or more 
for State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or to the 
private sector in any 1 year. No new costs are attributable to the 
final rule amendments. Thus, the final rule amendments are not subject 
to the requirements of sections 202 and 205 of the UMRA. In addition, 
the final rule amendments do not significantly or uniquely affect small 
governments because they contain no requirements that apply to such 
governments or impose obligations upon them. Therefore, the final rule 
amendments are not subject to section 203 of the UMRA.

E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism

    Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999) requires EPA 
to develop an accountable process to ensure ``meaningful and timely 
input by State and local officials in the development of regulatory 
policies that have federalism implications.'' ``Policies that have 
federalism implications'' is defined in the Executive Order to include 
regulations that have ``substantial direct effects on the States, on 
the relationship between the national government and the States, or on 
the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels 
of government.''
    The final rule amendments do not have federalism implications. They 
will 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 responsibilities among the various levels of 
government, as specified in Executive Order 13132. None of the affected 
plants are owned or operated by State governments. Thus, Executive 
Order 13132 does not apply to the final rule amendments.

F. Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination With Indian 
Tribal Governments

    Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 6, 2000) requires EPA 
to develop an accountable process to ensure ``meaningful and timely 
input by tribal officials in the development of regulatory policies 
that have tribal implications.'' The final rule amendments do not have 
tribal implications, as specified in Executive Order 13175. No tribal 
governments own or operate any plants subject to the NESHAP for coke 
oven pushing, quenching, and battery stacks. Thus, Executive Order 
13175 does not apply to the final rule amendments.

G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental 
Health and Safety Risks

    Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997) applies to any 
rule that: (1) Is determined to be ``economically significant,'' as 
defined under Executive Order 12866, and (2) concerns an environmental 
health or safety risk that EPA has reason to believe may have a 
disproportionate effect on children. If the regulatory action meets 
both criteria, the EPA must evaluate the environmental health or safety 
effects of the planned rule on children and explain why the planned 
regulation is preferable to other potentially effective and reasonably 
feasible alternatives considered by the Agency.
    We interpret Executive Order 13045 as applying only to those 
regulatory actions that are based on health or safety risks, such that 
the analysis required under section 5-501 of the Executive Order has 
the potential to influence the regulation. The final rule amendments 
are not subject to Executive Order 13045 because the final rule (and 
these amendments) are based on technology performance and not on health 
or safety risks.

H. Executive Order 13211: Actions That Significantly Affect Energy 
Supply, Distribution, or Use

    These final amendments are not subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 
FR 28355, May 22, 2001) because they are not a significant regulatory 
action under Executive Order 12866.

I. National Technology Transfer Advancement Act

    Section 112(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement 
Act (NTTAA) of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-113; 15 U.S.C. 272 note) directs the 
EPA to use voluntary consensus standards (VCS) in their regulatory and 
procurement activities unless to do so would be inconsistent with 
applicable law or otherwise impracticable. VCS are technical standards 
(e.g., material specifications, test methods, sampling procedures, 
business practices) developed or adopted by one or more voluntary 
consensus bodies. The NTTAA requires EPA to provide Congress, through 
the OMB, explanations when the Agency decides not to use available and 
applicable VCS.
    This action does not involve technical standards. Therefore, EPA is 
not considering the use of any VCS.

J. Congressional Review Act

    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the 
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally 
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating 
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, 
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the 
United States. The EPA will submit a report containing the final rule 
amendments and other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. 
House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United 
States prior to publication of the final rule amendments in the Federal 
Register. A major rule cannot take effect until 60 days after its 
publication in the Federal Register. This action is not a ``major 
rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). The final rule amendments will be 
effective on August 2, 2005.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 63

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Hazardous

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substances, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: July 26, 2005.
Stephen L. Johnson,
Administrator.

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For the reasons stated in the preamble, title 40, chapter I, part 63 of 
the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows:

PART 63--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 63 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Subpart CCCCC--[Amended]

0
2. Section 63.7300 is amended by removing the third (last) sentence in 
paragraph (c)(1) and adding in its place six new sentences to read as 
follows:


Sec.  63.7300  What are my operation and maintenance requirements?

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) * * * In the event a defect or deficiency is found in the 
capture system (during a monthly inspection or between inspections), 
you must complete repairs within 30 days after the date that the defect 
or deficiency is discovered. If you determine that the repairs cannot 
be completed within 30 days, you must submit a written request for an 
extension of time to complete the repairs that must be received by the 
permitting authority not more than 20 days after the date that the 
defect or deficiency is discovered. The request must contain a 
description of the defect or deficiency, the steps needed and taken to 
correct the problem, the interim steps being taken to mitigate the 
emissions impact of the defect or deficiency, and a proposed schedule 
for completing the repairs. The request shall be deemed approved unless 
and until such time as the permitting authority notifies you that it 
objects to the request. The permitting authority may consider all 
relevant factors in deciding whether to approve or deny the request 
(including feasibility and safety). Each approved schedule must provide 
for completion of repairs as expeditiously as practicable, and the 
permitting authority may request modifications to the proposed schedule 
as part of the approval process.
* * * * *

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3. Section 63.7322 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(2) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  63.7322  What test methods and other procedures must I use to 
demonstrate initial compliance with the emission limits for particulate 
matter?

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (2) During each particulate matter test run, sample only during 
periods of actual pushing when the capture system fan and control 
device are engaged. Collect a minimum sample volume of 30 dry standard 
cubic feet of gas during each test run. Three valid test runs are 
needed to comprise a performance test. Each run must start at the 
beginning of a push and finish at the end of a push (i.e., sample for 
an integral number of pushes).
* * * * *

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