Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program; Petition for Objection to Federal Operating Permit for CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company L.P., 28242 [E9-14016]

Download as PDF 28242 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 113 / Monday, June 15, 2009 / Notices December, 2008 (available at https:// www.epa.gov/ttn/amtic/qabook.html). Vendor modifications of a designated equivalent method used for purposes of Part 58 are permitted only with prior approval of the EPA, as provided in part 53. Provisions concerning modification of such methods by users are specified under Section 2.8 (Modifications of Methods by Users) of Appendix C to 40 CFR Part 58. In general, a method designation applies to any sampler or analyzer which is identical to the sampler or analyzer described in the application for designation. In some cases, similar samplers or analyzers manufactured prior to the designation may be upgraded or converted (e.g., by minor modification or by substitution of the approved operation or instruction manual) so as to be identical to the designated method and thus achieve designated status. The manufacturer should be consulted to determine the feasibility of such upgrading or conversion. Part 53 requires that sellers of designated reference or equivalent method analyzers or samplers comply with certain conditions. These conditions are specified in 40 CFR 53.9. Aside from occasional breakdowns or malfunctions, consistent or repeated noncompliance with any of these conditions should be reported to: Director, Human Exposure and Atmospheric Sciences Division (MD– E205–01), National Exposure Research Laboratory, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711. Designation of this new equivalent method is intended to assist the States in establishing and operating their air quality surveillance systems under 40 CFR part 58. Questions concerning the commercial availability or technical aspects of the method should be directed to the applicant. Jewel F. Morris, Acting Director, National Exposure Research Laboratory. [FR Doc. E9–14022 Filed 6–12–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES [FRL–8918–6] Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program; Petition for Objection to Federal Operating Permit for CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company L.P. AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:47 Jun 12, 2009 Jkt 217001 ACTION: Notice of final action. SUMMARY: This document announces that the EPA Administrator has responded to a citizen petition asking EPA to object to the CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company L.P. (CITGO) operating permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Specifically, the Administrator has partially granted and partially denied the petition submitted by Environmental Integrity Project, the Refinery Reform Campaign, Citizens for Environmental Justice, and Suzie Canales (Petitioners), to object to the title V operating permit for CITGO to operate the West Plant at its refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas. Pursuant to section 505(b)(2) of the Clean Air Act (Act), the petitioner may seek judicial review of those portions of the petition which EPA denied in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit. Any petition for review shall be filed within 60 days from the date this notice appears in the Federal Register, pursuant to section 307 of the Act. ADDRESSES: You may review copies of the final order, the petition, and other supporting information at EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202– 2733. EPA requests that if at all possible, you contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to view copies of the final order, petition, and other supporting information. If you wish to examine these documents, you should make an appointment at least 24 hours before visiting day. The final order is also available electronically at: https:// www.epa.gov/region07/programs/artd/ air/title5/petitiondb/petitions/citgo_ corpuschristi_west_response2007.pdf. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bonnie Braganza, Air Permits Section, Multimedia Planning and Permitting Division, EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733, telephone (214) 665–7340, or e-mail at braganza.bonnie@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Act affords EPA a 45-day period to review, and, as appropriate, object to operating permits proposed by State permitting authorities under Title V of the Act. Section 505(b)(2) of the Act authorizes any person to petition the EPA Administrator within 60 days after the expiration of this review period to object to title V operating permits if EPA has not done so. Petitions must be based only on objections to the permit that were raised with reasonable specificity during the public comment period provided by the State, unless the PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 petitioner demonstrates that it was impracticable to raise these issues during the comment period or the grounds for the issues arose after this period. On March 30, 2007, EPA received a petition from the Petitioners requesting that EPA object to the issuance of the title V operating permit to CITGO for the operation of the West Plant at its refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas. First, the petitioners claim that the permit’s monitoring requirements are not adequate to ensure compliance with all emission limitations and other substantive Act requirements. Second, the Petitioners claim that the permit’s use of incorporation by reference for emission limitations and standards violates title V of the Act and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 70 and renders the permit practically unenforceable. Further, the Petitioners claim that (1) the permit should include the emission rate tables located in underlying permits; (2) the Applicable Requirements Summary of the permit must reference a State administrative enforcement order, and the permit should explicitly state the provisions of the order as terms of the permit; and (3) the permit must explicitly incorporate a federal consent decree, and the permit should specifically state the emission limitations and monitoring requirements of the consent decree as terms of the permit. On May 28, 2009, the Administrator issued an order partially granting and partially denying the petition. The order explains the reasons behind EPA’s conclusion to partially grant and partially deny the petition for objection. Dated: June 5, 2009. Lawrence E. Starfield, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 6. [FR Doc. E9–14016 Filed 6–12–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8918–7] Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program; Petition for Objection to Federal Operating Permit for The Premcor Refining Group, Inc. AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of final action. SUMMARY: This document announces that the EPA Administrator has responded to a citizen petition asking EPA to object to the Premcor Refining E:\FR\FM\15JNN1.SGM 15JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 113 (Monday, June 15, 2009)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14016]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8918-6]


Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program; Petition for Objection to 
Federal Operating Permit for CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company L.P.

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of final action.

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SUMMARY: This document announces that the EPA Administrator has 
responded to a citizen petition asking EPA to object to the CITGO 
Refining and Chemicals Company L.P. (CITGO) operating permit issued by 
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Specifically, the 
Administrator has partially granted and partially denied the petition 
submitted by Environmental Integrity Project, the Refinery Reform 
Campaign, Citizens for Environmental Justice, and Suzie Canales 
(Petitioners), to object to the title V operating permit for CITGO to 
operate the West Plant at its refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas.
    Pursuant to section 505(b)(2) of the Clean Air Act (Act), the 
petitioner may seek judicial review of those portions of the petition 
which EPA denied in the United States Court of Appeals for the 
appropriate circuit. Any petition for review shall be filed within 60 
days from the date this notice appears in the Federal Register, 
pursuant to section 307 of the Act.

ADDRESSES: You may review copies of the final order, the petition, and 
other supporting information at EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, 
Texas 75202-2733. EPA requests that if at all possible, you contact the 
individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to 
view copies of the final order, petition, and other supporting 
information. If you wish to examine these documents, you should make an 
appointment at least 24 hours before visiting day. The final order is 
also available electronically at: https://www.epa.gov/region07/programs/artd/air/title5/petitiondb/petitions/citgo_corpuschristi_west_response2007.pdf.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bonnie Braganza, Air Permits Section, 
Multimedia Planning and Permitting Division, EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross 
Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733, telephone (214) 665-7340, or e-mail 
at braganza.bonnie@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Act affords EPA a 45-day period to 
review, and, as appropriate, object to operating permits proposed by 
State permitting authorities under Title V of the Act. Section 
505(b)(2) of the Act authorizes any person to petition the EPA 
Administrator within 60 days after the expiration of this review period 
to object to title V operating permits if EPA has not done so. 
Petitions must be based only on objections to the permit that were 
raised with reasonable specificity during the public comment period 
provided by the State, unless the petitioner demonstrates that it was 
impracticable to raise these issues during the comment period or the 
grounds for the issues arose after this period.
    On March 30, 2007, EPA received a petition from the Petitioners 
requesting that EPA object to the issuance of the title V operating 
permit to CITGO for the operation of the West Plant at its refinery in 
Corpus Christi, Texas. First, the petitioners claim that the permit's 
monitoring requirements are not adequate to ensure compliance with all 
emission limitations and other substantive Act requirements.
    Second, the Petitioners claim that the permit's use of 
incorporation by reference for emission limitations and standards 
violates title V of the Act and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR 
part 70 and renders the permit practically unenforceable. Further, the 
Petitioners claim that (1) the permit should include the emission rate 
tables located in underlying permits; (2) the Applicable Requirements 
Summary of the permit must reference a State administrative enforcement 
order, and the permit should explicitly state the provisions of the 
order as terms of the permit; and (3) the permit must explicitly 
incorporate a federal consent decree, and the permit should 
specifically state the emission limitations and monitoring requirements 
of the consent decree as terms of the permit.
    On May 28, 2009, the Administrator issued an order partially 
granting and partially denying the petition. The order explains the 
reasons behind EPA's conclusion to partially grant and partially deny 
the petition for objection.

    Dated: June 5, 2009.
Lawrence E. Starfield,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 6.
[FR Doc. E9-14016 Filed 6-12-09; 8:45 am]
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