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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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40 CFR Part 52
[EPA–R06–OAR–2007–0314; FRL–9230–2]
Approval and Promulgation of
Implementation Plans; Oklahoma;
State Implementation Plan Revisions
for Interstate Transport of Pollution,
Prevention of Significant Deterioration,
Nonattainment New Source Review,
Source Registration and Emissions
Reporting and Rules of Practice and
Procedure
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
EPA is approving part of a
State Implementation Plan (SIP)
revision submitted by the State of
Oklahoma that demonstrates that
adequate provisions are in place to
prohibit Oklahoma air emissions from
interfering with Prevention of
Significant Deterioration (PSD)
measures required in the SIP of any
other state for the 1997 8-hour ozone
National Ambient Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS) and the 1997 fine particulate
matter (PM2.5) NAAQS. Specifically,
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6/10/2010 .................. Revisions to prohibit significant contribution to
nonattainment in any other state.
Approval for revisions to prohibit interference
with maintenance and PSD measures in any
other state.
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nance and PSD measures in any other state.
EPA is approving the Oklahoma
Interstate Transport SIP provisions that
address the requirement of section
110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) that emissions from
sources in Oklahoma do not interfere
with measures required in the SIP of
any other state under part C of the CAA
to prevent ‘‘significant deterioration of
air quality.’’ EPA is also approving
portions of revisions to the Oklahoma
SIP submitted on February 14, 2002,
and June 24, 2010. The February 14,
2002, revisions we are approving relate
to PSD and Nonattainment New Source
Review (NNSR) for major sources,
source registration and emissions
reporting and other rules of practice and
procedure (except for revisions relating
to minor sources). The June 24, 2010,
revisions we are approving include
nitrogen oxides (NOX) as an ozone
precursor in Oklahoma’s PSD SIP for
purposes of the 1997 8-hour ozone
NAAQS. This action is being taken
under section 110 and parts C and D of
the Clean Air Act (CAA).
DATES: This final rule is effective on
December 27, 2010.
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a
docket for this action under Docket
Identification No. EPA–R06–OAR–
2007–0314. All documents in the docket
are listed at www.regulations.gov.
Although listed in the index, some
information is not publicly available,
e.g., Confidential Business Information
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or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Certain other
material, such as copyrighted material,
is not placed on the Internet and will be
publicly available only in hard copy
form. Publicly available docket
materials are available either
electronically through https://
www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at
the Air Planning Section (6PD–L),
Environmental Protection Agency, 1445
Ross Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas
75202–2733. The file will be made
available by appointment for public
inspection in the Region 6 Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) Review Room
between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30
p.m. weekdays except for legal holidays.
Contact the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
paragraph below or Mr. Bill Deese at
214–665–7253 to make an appointment.
If possible, please make the
appointment at least two working days
in advance of your visit. There will be
a 15 cent per page fee for making
photocopies of documents. On the day
of the visit, please check in at the EPA
Region 6 reception area at 1445 Ross
Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas.
Carl
Young, Air Planning Section (6PD–L),
Environmental Protection Agency,
Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 700,
Dallas, Texas 75202–2733, telephone
(214) 665–6645; fax number (214) 665–
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7263; e-mail address
young.carl@epa.gov. For further
information regarding PSD or NNSR,
contact: Rick Barrett or Dinesh
Senghani, Air Permits Section (6PD–R),
Environmental Protection Agency,
Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 700,
Dallas, Texas 75202–2733, telephone
(214) 665–7227 or (214) 665–7221; fax
number (214) 665–7263; e-mail address
barrett.richard@epa.gov or
senghani.dinesh@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Throughout this document wherever
‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us,’’ or ‘‘our’’ is used, we mean the
EPA.
Outline
I. Final Action
A. Oklahoma Demonstration of Adequate
Provisions Prohibiting Emissions That
Interfere With Prevention of Significant
Deterioration Measures in Other States
B. Oklahoma SIP Revisions Submitted on
February 14, 2002 and June 24, 2010
II. What is the background for this action?
III. What comments did EPA receive and how
has EPA responded to them?
IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
I. Final Action
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A. Oklahoma Demonstration of
Adequate Provisions Prohibiting
Emissions That Interfere With
Prevention of Significant Deterioration
Measures in Other States
We are approving a submission from
the State of Oklahoma demonstrating
that the State has adequately addressed
one of the required elements of CAA
section 110(a)(2)(D)(i), the element that
requires that the State Implementation
Plan prohibit air pollutant emissions
from sources within a state from
interfering with measures required to
prevent significant deterioration of air
quality in any other state. We have
determined that emissions from sources
in Oklahoma do not interfere with
measures to prevent significant
deterioration of air quality in any other
state for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS
or of the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS (CAA
section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II)).
B. Oklahoma SIP Revisions Submitted
on February 14, 2002 and June 24, 2010
We are also approving portions of
revisions to the Oklahoma SIP
submitted by the State on February 14,
2002, and June 24, 2010. The February
14, 2002, revisions we are approving are
the portions related to: (1) PSD for major
stationary sources and major
modifications; (2) NNSR permitting
requirements for major stationary
sources and major modifications as a
revision to the Oklahoma NNSR SIP; (3)
source registration and emissions
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reporting as part of the Oklahoma Major
NSR SIP; and (4) other rules of practice
and procedure as part of the Oklahoma
Major NSR SIP.1 The June 24, 2010,
revisions we are approving address NOX
as an ozone precursor in Oklahoma’s
PSD SIP for purposes of the 1997 8-hour
ozone NAAQS.
In this action, we are not addressing
the elements of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)
for the 1997 8-hour ozone and PM2.5
NAAQS, that pertain to prohibiting air
pollutant emissions from within
Oklahoma from: (1) Significantly
contributing to nonattainment in any
other state, (2) interfering with
maintenance of the relevant NAAQS in
any other state, and (3) interfering with
measures required to protect visibility
in any other state. We are also not
addressing: (1) SIP revisions submitted
on February 14, 2002, for Minor NSR
SIP purposes, and (2) other SIP
revisions submitted on June 24, 2010,
that do not address NOX as an ozone
precursor.
More information on the SIP revisions
we are approving can be found in our
proposal published in the September 17,
2010 Federal Register (75 FR 56923).
We are approving the SIP revisions
pursuant to section 110 and parts C and
D of the CAA.
II. What is the background for this
action?
The background for today’s actions is
discussed in detail in our September 17,
2010, proposal to approve revisions to
the Oklahoma SIP (75 FR 56923). In it,
we proposed to approve revisions to the
Oklahoma SIP related to: (1) Oklahoma’s
demonstration that adequate provisions
are in place to prohibit Oklahoma air
emissions from adversely affecting
another state’s PSD measures through
interstate transport for the 1997 8-hour
ozone NAAQS or standards and the
1997 PM2.5 NAAQS, and (2) Oklahoma
Administrative Code (OAC) revisions
submitted on February 14, 2002, and
June 24, 2010.
III. What comments did EPA receive
and how has EPA responded to them?
We received comment letters from
WildEarth Guardians and the Sierra
Club on our proposed rulemaking. The
comment letters are available for review
in the electronic docket for this
rulemaking at the regulations.gov Web
site (Docket No. EPA–R06–OAR–2007–
0314). Our responses to the comments
are below.
1 Because we are only acting on the revisions for
major sources, the previously approved SIP for
minor sources remains in effect.
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Comment: One commenter provided
comments on air quality models to be
used to analyze and assess ozone and
PM2.5 impacts in the Oklahoma PSD
program. The commenter stated that the
CAA requires PSD regulations that
specify with reasonable particularity
each air quality model or models to be
used under specified sets of conditions.2
The commenter continued that EPA
promulgated the PSD regulations in
1980, which included specific
regulations to satisfy the requirements
of the CAA. These PSD regulations
included a requirement that a major
source or major modification of a major
source of air pollution cannot be
constructed unless the owner or
operator of such facility demonstrates,
as required pursuant to section 42
U.S.C. 7410(j), that emissions from
construction or operation of such
facility will not cause, or contribute to,
air pollution in excess of any (A)
maximum allowable increase or
maximum allowable concentration for
any pollutant in any area to which this
part applies more than one time per
year, (B) national ambient air quality
standard in any air quality control
region. The commenter indicated that
EPA promulgated 40 CFR 52.21(k) &
(l)(2008) to carry out the obligations of
42 U.S.C. 7475(e)(3)(D) and EPA
incorporated by reference its Guideline
on Air Quality Models as Appendix W
into its permitting regulations.3 4 The
commenter concluded that EPA’s
2 Commenter cited 42 U.S.C. 7475(a)(3), 42 U.S.C.
7475(e)(3).
3 Appendix W is 40 CFR part 51, Appendix W—
Guideline on Air Quality Models.
4 Commenter cited 43 FR 26380, 26398 (June 19,
1978). ‘‘(k) Source impact analysis. The owner or
operator of the proposed source or modification
shall demonstrate that allowable emission increases
from the proposed source or modification, in
conjunction with all other applicable emissions
increases or reductions (including secondary
emissions), would not cause or contribute to air
pollution in violation of: (1) Any national ambient
air quality standard in any air quality control
region; or (2) Any applicable maximum allowable
increase over the baseline concentration [a.k.a.
increment] in any area.’’ And ‘‘(l) Air quality
models. (1) All estimates of ambient concentrations
required under this paragraph shall be based on
applicable air quality models, data bases, and other
requirements specified in appendix W of part 51 of
this chapter (Guideline on Air Quality Models). (2)
Where an air quality model specified in appendix
W of part 51 of this chapter (Guideline on Air
Quality Models) is inappropriate, the model may be
modified or another model substituted. Such a
modification or substitution of a model may be
made on a case-by-case basis or, where appropriate,
on a generic basis for a specific state program.
Written approval of the Administrator must be
obtained for any modification or substitution. In
addition, use of a modified or substituted model
must be subject to notice and opportunity for public
comment under procedures developed in
accordance with paragraph (q) of this section.’’
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Appendix W titled ‘‘Guideline on Air
Quality Modeling’’ is a regulation.
The commenter indicated that EPA’s
regulations (including Appendix W) do
not recommend which models must be
used in the PSD program for the 1997
8-hour or PM2.5 NAAQS as required by
42 U.S.C. 7475(a)(3) to ensure proper
implementation of this critical PSD
element.5 The commenter cited 40 CFR
51, Appendix W, Section 5.2.1.c (ozone)
and 5.2.2.1.c (PM2.5) that indicate that
for single source analysis, such as what
would be conducted for PSD, the choice
of methods used to assess the impact of
an individual source depends on the
nature of the source and its emissions
and the model users should consult
with the (EPA) Regional Office to
determine the most suitable approach
on a case-by-case basis. The commenter
alleges that this provision is cited by
permitting agencies for the proposition
that there is no model available and
major sources of ozone precursors and
PM2.5 obtain their PSD permits without
demonstrating that they will not cause
or contribute to a violation of the 1997
8-hour NAAQS using any modeling
method.
The commenter asserted that EPA has
not promulgated a guideline model for
analysis of ozone precursors for ozone
impacts or for PM2.5 ambient analysis in
Appendix W. The commenter noted that
Appendix A to Appendix W discusses
potential models to be used, but no
actual recommendation has been made
as to which model or models must be
utilized to assure that new or modified
major stationary sources in Oklahoma
do not cause or contribute to a violation
of the 1997 8-hour ozone or PM2.5
NAAQS. The commenter asserts that
EPA was obligated to resolve this
dilemma through its Proposed Rule to
ensure that Oklahoma’s SIP complies
with the statutory requirements of the
Clean Air Act. The commenter
continues that EPA’s PSD regulations,
40 CFR part 51, Appendix W, and the
Oklahoma SIP do not specify with
reasonable particularity the model or
models that will be used to ensure this
outcome. The commenter noted that in
a petition filed with the EPA in July of
this year, the Sierra Club called on the
EPA to require that photochemical grid
models be used to demonstrate that a
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5 Commenter
cited U.S.C. 7475(a)(3) indicating
that it requires that within six months after August
7, 1977, EPA promulgate regulations respecting
which models should be used for the analysis
required under this subsection. The commenter also
stated that 42 U.S.C. 7475(a)(3)(D) requires EPA to
specify with reasonable particularity each air
quality model or models to be used under specified
sets of conditions for purposes of this part and that
EPA can make unique determinations based on
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source will not cause or contribute to a
violation of the 1997 8-hour Ozone or
PM2.5 NAAQS.6 The petition noted that
EPA and states in some respects have
already used these models to ensure that
individual sources do not cause or
contribute to a violation of the NAAQS.
Furthermore, these models have the
advantage of ensuring that the impact of
ozone and PM2.5 precursors are taken
into account to ensure that new or
modified major stationary sources do
not cause or contribute to NAAQS
violations.
The commenter concluded that EPA
should not approve this SIP until EPA
specifies with reasonable particularly
the model or models that must be used
to ensure that new or modified major
stationary sources in Oklahoma do not
cause or contribute to violations of the
1997 8-hour Ozone and PM2.5 NAAQS
in accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(k) and
the Oklahoma SIP, and the Agency has
no basis for concluding that the
Proposed Rule complies with the Clean
Air Act, including the requirements of
Section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) and Section
110(l).
Response: EPA’s PSD regulations are
found at 40 CFR 51.166 and 52.21. PSD
requirements for SIPs are found in 40
CFR 51.166. Similar PSD requirements
for SIPs which have been disapproved
and for SIPs incorporating EPA’s
regulations by reference are found in 40
CFR 52.21. These regulations do require
an ambient impact analysis for ozone
and PM2.5 (40 CFR 51.166(k), (l) and (m)
and 40 CFR 52.21(k), (l) and (m)). The
regulations at 40 CFR 51.166(l) state that
for air quality models the SIP shall
provide for procedures which specify
that:
‘‘(1) All applications of air quality
modeling involved in this subpart shall
be based on the applicable models, data
bases, and other requirements specified
in appendix W of this part (Guideline
on Air Quality Models).
(2) Where an air quality model
specified in appendix W of this part
(Guideline on Air Quality Models) is
inappropriate, the model may be
modified or another model substituted.
Such a modification or substitution of a
model may be made on a case-by-case
basis or, where appropriate, on a generic
basis for a specific State program.
Written approval of the Administrator
must be obtained for any modification
or substitution. In addition, use of a
modified or substituted model must be
subject to notice and opportunity for
6 Commenter included two possible
photochemical grid models as examples:
Comprehensive Air Quality Model with Extensions
(CAMx) and Community Multiscale Air Quality
modeling system (CMAQ).
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public comment under procedures set
forth in § 51.102.’’
We are approving in the SIP a revision
to OAC 252:100–8–35(e) submitted on
February 14, 2002, that meets the
requirements of 40 CFR 51.166(l). OAC
252:100–8–35(e) states: ‘‘(e) Air quality
models.
(1) Any air quality dispersion
modeling that is required under Part 7
of this Subchapter for estimates of
ambient concentrations shall be based
on the applicable air quality models,
data bases and other requirements
specified in the Guidelines on Air
Quality Models, OAQPS 1.2–080, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency,
April, 1978 and subsequent revisions.
(2) Where an air quality impact model
specified in the Guidelines on Air
Quality Models is inappropriate, the
model may be modified or another
model substituted, as approved by the
Executive Director. Methods like those
outlined in the Workbook for the
Comparison of Air Quality Models, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency,
April, 1977 and subsequent revisions,
can be used to determine the
comparability of air quality models.’’
Additionally, we are approving
revisions to OAC 252:100–8–31 and 8–
33 submitted on February 14, 2002, and
June 24, 2010, which result in the
Oklahoma SIP at OAC 252:100–8–35
requiring air quality impacts analysis for
ozone consistent with 40 CFR
51.166.(m).7
The commenter is correct in the
statement that EPA has not selected a
single preferred model in Appendix A
to Appendix W for conducting ozone
impacts. Because of the complexity of
modeling ozone and PM2.5 as described
below, we do not believe a model is
available that is appropriate in all
situations to model these pollutants.
Therefore, we continue to believe it is
appropriate for States to work with EPA
Regional Offices as described in
Appendix W to determine the
appropriate approach to modeling these
pollutants. As pointed out by the
commenter, Oklahoma’s SIP requires a
demonstration that emissions from a
new major source or a major
modification of a major source will not
result in an unacceptable impact to
7 In addition to the requirements of 40 CFR
51.166(m) 40 CFR 52.21(i)(xi)(5)(i) indicates that
‘‘No de minimis air quality level is provided for
ozone.’’ However, any net emissions increase of 100
tons per year or more of volatile organic compounds
or nitrogen oxides subject to PSD would be required
to perform an ambient impact analysis, including
the gathering of ambient air quality data. 40 CFR
51.165 and 51.166 also require permitting
authorities to demonstrate that the proposed source
will not cause or contribute to violation of the
ozone NAAQS per 40 CFR 52.21(k).
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ambient air. Furthermore, as described
below, Oklahoma has followed
Appendix W for new potential sources
of ozone and PM2.5.
With regard to ozone, a proposed
emission source’s emissions impacts are
dependent upon local meteorology and
pollution levels in the surrounding
atmosphere. Ozone is formed from
chemical reactions in the atmosphere.
The level of impact a new source can
have on ozone levels is dependent, in
part, upon the pollutants already in the
surrounding atmosphere with which
emissions from the new source can
react. In addition, meteorological factors
such as wind speed, temperature, wind
direction and atmospheric stability are
also important. The most sophisticated
analyses try to account for meteorology
and this interaction with emissions from
surrounding sources. EPA has not
indentified an established modeling
system that would fit all situations and
take into account all of the additional
local information about sources and
meteorology. As the commenter
indicated the most sophisticated
modeling analyses usually add a source
into an existing modeling system and
model the impact change from the
source using a photochemical grid
model, such as CAMx or CMAQ. There
are also reactive plume models,
however, that may be appropriate. We
have approved the use of plume models
in some instances, but these models are
not always appropriate because of the
difficulty in obtaining the background
information to make an appropriate
assessment of the photochemistry and
meteorology impacts.
EPA has not selected a specific model
for conducting an ozone analysis as it
depends upon the details about the
modeling systems available and if they
are appropriate for assessing the
proposed source impacts. Considering
that a full development of a
photochemical modeling system can be
on the order of $100,000–250,000 or
more, it is not generally appropriate to
require a source to develop an entire
photochemical modeling system just to
evaluate its impacts. However, when an
existing photochemical modeling
system is available, it should be
evaluated for potential use. More often
now than 10 or 15 years ago, a
photochemical modeling system may be
available that covers the geographic area
of concern, but even if photochemical
modeling is available, it must be
evaluated to determine its
appropriateness for conducting an
impact analysis. Things to consider in
evaluating appropriateness of a
photochemical modeling system include
meteorology, year of emissions
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projections, model performance issues
in the area of concern or in areas that
might impact projections in the area of
concern, etc. Therefore, even if
photochemical modeling systems exist,
they may be deemed inappropriate for
use in evaluating a proposed source for
ozone modeling. Because of these
scientific issues EPA has not issued a
‘‘Preferred Model’’ for conducting source
impacts on ozone to Appendix A of
Appendix W.
In the specific situation of Oklahoma,
the state conducted photochemical
modeling as part of an Early Action
Compact in the 2002–2004 timeframe.
This photochemical modeling system
was developed specifically for
Oklahoma with a 4-kilometer fine grid
and includes a base year emission
inventory of 1999 and future year
emission inventory projection of 2007.
Oklahoma has been conducting
sensitivity runs using their
photochemical modeling system to
evaluate the impacts of proposed
sources of NOX and VOC as part of their
review of permit applications.8
Oklahoma proposed and EPA Region 6
agreed that Oklahoma’s photochemical
modeling system was acceptable and it
would be an appropriate tool for
assessing ozone impacts when it is
required. Oklahoma has been following
this procedure for over 5 years for
sources of emissions that were greater
than 365 tons per year, and usually
models anything greater than 200 tons
per year of NOX or VOCs. Based on
previous modeling, EPA Region 6 and
Oklahoma determined that sources with
less annual emissions would not likely
show an impact large enough to be a
concern.
It is also difficult to specify a
preferred model for PM2.5 for similar
reasons as described for ozone. While
some PM2.5 is directly emitted from
sources (primary), depending on the
source type, PM2.5 is also formed by
emissions condensing outside the stack
or through chemical reactions with
pollutants already in the atmosphere
(secondary). EPA promulgated
AERMOD as an acceptable model for
performing near-field analyses of
primary pollutants.9 EPA considers that
AERMOD is an acceptable model for
8 Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
Air Dispersion Modeling Guidelines, January 2008,
Page 3: ‘‘Until EPA publishes guidelines for
compliance for individual sources, large sources
will be included in available photochemical
modeling datasets and will be modeled with the
Comprehensive Air Quality Model with extensions
(CAMx) to assess impacts and demonstrate
compliance with the standard.’’
9 Appendix A to Appendix W of 40 CFR 51—
Summaries of Preferred Air Quality Models, Part
A–1.
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estimating impacts of primary PM2.5, but
EPA has not developed a near-field
model that includes the necessary
chemistry algorithms to estimate
secondary or condensible emission
impacts in an ambient air analysis. To
address this issue, EPA issued modeling
guidance in 2010 to give further
direction on how to conduct an ambient
impact analyses for PM2.5.10 11 This
guidance provided that, with
appropriate selection of a background
monitor value, much of the PM2.5
secondary and condensibles could be
accounted for using monitoring data. In
the case of a large source of secondary
PM2.5 or condensibles, additional
modeling may be appropriate using
other models for the secondary
component, such as a photochemical
model. Oklahoma has agreed to review
proposed source modeling in
accordance with EPA modeling
guidance for PM2.5 and to either model
coarse particulate matter (PM10) with a
demonstration that the modeling is
adequate as a surrogate for PM2.5
impacts or to model PM2.5 impacts
directly using the AERMOD model in
accordance with 40 CFR Appendix W
and EPA’s recent PM2.5 modeling
guidance.12
As the commenter pointed out,
Appendix W Sections 5.2.1.c and
5.2.2.1.c stipulate that the EPA Regional
Office has the authority to work with
the state/local permitting authorities on
a case-by-case basis in determining the
adequate modeling approach for
assessing ozone and PM2.5 impacts. Due
to the complexity of modeling Ozone
and PM2.5, we believe this is an
appropriate approach rather than
specifying a preferred model that would
not be appropriate in all circumstances.
The Oklahoma SIP requires sources
follow the Guideline on Air Quality
Models (40 CFR part 51, Appendix W)
in performing modeling to ensure that
new or modified major stationary
sources in Oklahoma do not cause or
contribute to violations of the Ozone
and PM2.5 NAAQS in Oklahoma or other
States.
10 EPA memorandum, dated March 23, 2010,
‘‘Modeling Procedures for Demonstrating
Compliance with PM2.5 NAAQS’’, from Stephen D.
Page, Director of Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards.
11 EPA memorandum, dated February 26, 2010,
‘‘Model Clearinghouse Review of Modeling
Procedures for Demonstrating Compliance with
PM2.5 NAAQS’’, from Tyler Fox, Leader of Air
Quality Modeling Group of the Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards.
12 July 29, 2010, letter from Eddie Terrill,
Director, Air Quality Division, Oklahoma
Department of Environmental Quality to Thomas
Diggs, Associate Director for Air Programs, EPA
Region 6.
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In conclusion, for the reasons stated
above it is difficult to identify and
implement a national modeling tool.
EPA has a standard approach in its PSD
SIP and FIP rules of not mandating the
use of a particular modeling tool,
instead treating the choice of a
particular modeling tool for ozone and
for non-primary PM2.5 as circumstancedependent. For primary PM2.5 ambient
air analysis the guideline model is
AERMOD. EPA then determines
whether the State’s SIP revision
submittal meets the PSD SIP
requirements. Oklahoma has an EPAapproved PSD SIP that meets the EPA
PSD SIP requirements. EPA guidance
provides that a State does not interfere
with the PSD program of other states if
its own PSD program meets Federal
requirements. Emissions from sources
within Oklahoma are not interfering
with the PSD of other states because the
State of Oklahoma meets the Federal
requirements for PSD. Therefore, we
believe that the Oklahoma SIP has
measures in place to insure that
emissions from Oklahoma do not
interfere with PSD programs in other
States.
Comment: A comment was received
that EPA cannot approve the portion of
the Oklahoma SIP which requires an
ambient impact analysis, including the
gathering of air quality data, for any net
emissions increase of 100 tons per year
or more of NOX subject to PSD, (OAC
252:100–8–33(c)), and cannot conclude
that the Oklahoma SIP does not interfere
with PSD measures required in any
other State. The commenter stated that
we propose to approve Oklahoma’s
finding that, unless a source emits 100
tons/year of NOX or VOCs an analysis of
impacts to ambient ozone
concentrations is not required, that
there is no support for this significance
threshold, and it appears contrary to the
Clean Air Act. The commenter further
discussed our citation of 40 CFR
51.166(i)(5)(i)(e), stating that the
regulation does not state that an analysis
of ambient ozone impacts is not
required if NOX or VOC emissions are
below the 100 tons/year threshold, (as
noted by the statement ‘‘No de minimis
air quality level is provided for ozone’’),
but rather only states that such analysis
is generally required if emissions are
higher than the 100 ton/year threshold.
Response: We disagree that we cannot
(1) approve the revision to OAC
252:100–8–33 and (2) conclude that the
Oklahoma SIP does not interfere with
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State. We believe the commenter is
mistaken in what the Oklahoma SIP
requires. Under the Oklahoma SIP
revisions we are approving, a new major
source with a significant emissions
increase of NOX or VOC emissions, or a
major source with a significant net
emissions increase of NOX or VOC
emissions from a major modification
must conduct an analysis of impacts to
ambient ozone concentrations (OAC
252:100–8–35(a)).13 However, such a
source with a net emissions increase
less than 100 tons/year of NOX or VOCs
will not have to gather ambient air
quality [monitoring] data (OAC
252:100–8–33(c)). The EPA regulations
cited at 40 CFR 51.166(i)(5)(i)(e)
similarly allow for this exemption with
respect to monitoring ozone air quality.
The revisions we are approving (1) are
consistent with the Clean Air Act and
EPA regulations for regulating NOX and
VOC emissions and (2) ensure that the
Oklahoma SIP does not interfere with
PSD measures required in any other
State. Table 1 is a comparison of
Oklahoma and EPA PSD regulations for
regulating NOX emissions for ozone.
TABLE 1—COMPARISON OF OKLAHOMA AND EPA PSD REGULATIONS FOR REGULATING NOX EMISSIONS FOR OZONE
Oklahoma regulations being approved
EPA regulations
Regulation of NOX as
an ozone precursor.
OAC 252:100–8–31. Definitions
* * * * *
‘‘Regulated NSR pollutant’’ means (A) A regulated NSR pollutant is: (i) Any pollutant for
which a NAAQS has been promulgated and
any constituents or precursors for such pollutants identified by the Administrator (e.g.,
VOC and NOX are precursors for ozone);
40 CFR 51.166(b)(49) Regulated NSR pollutant, for purposes of this
section, means the following: (i) Any pollutant for which a national
ambient air quality standard has been promulgated and any pollutant identified under this paragraph (b)(49)(i) as a constituent or
precursor to such pollutant. Precursors identified by the Administrator for purposes of NSR are the following: (a) Volatile organic
compounds and nitrogen oxides are precursors to ozone in all attainment and unclassifiable areas.
Definition of Major
Source for NOX.
OAC 252:100–8–31. Definitions
* * * * *
‘‘Major stationary source’’ means
* * * * *
(B) A major source that is major for VOC or
NOX shall be considered major for ozone.
40 CFR 51.166(b) Definitions.
* * * * *
(1) (ii) A major source that is major for volatile organic compounds or
NOX shall be considered major for ozone.
Definition of ‘‘Significant’’
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* * * * *
‘‘Significant’’ means: (A) In reference to a net
emissions increase or the potential of a
source to emit any of the following pollutants, significant means a rate of emissions
that would equal or exceed any of the following rates:
* * * * *
(v) ozone: 40 TPY [tons per year] of VOC or
NOX,
40 CFR 51.166(b)(23)(i) Significant means, in reference to a net
emissions increase or the potential of a source to emit any of the
following pollutants, a rate of emissions that would equal or exceed
any of the following rates:
Pollutant and Emissions Rate
* * * * *
Ozone: 40 tpy of volatile organic compounds or nitrogen oxides
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* * * * *
(c) Exemption from monitoring requirements.
The monitoring requirements of OAC
252:100–8–35 are not applicable for a particular pollutant if the emission increase of
the pollutant from a new source or the net
emissions increase of the pollutant from a
modification would cause, in any area, air
quality impacts less than the following listed
amounts, or are pollutant concentrations
that are not on the list.
* * * * *
(E) Ozone—no de minimis air quality level is
provided for ozone, however any net increase of 100 TPY or more of VOC or NOX
subject to PSD would require an ambient
impact analysis, including the gathering of
ambient air quality data,
* * * * *
40 CFR 51.166(i)(5) The plan may provide that the reviewing authority may exempt a proposed major stationary source or major modification from the requirements of paragraph (m) of this section
[paragraph (m) is ‘‘Air quality analysis’’], with respect to monitoring
for a particular pollutant, if: (i) The emissions increase of the pollutant from a new stationary source or the net emissions increase of
the pollutant from a modification would cause, in any area, air
quality impacts less than the following amounts:
* * * * *
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net emissions increase of 100 tons per year or more of volatile organic compounds or nitrogen oxides subject to PSD would be required to perform an ambient impact analysis, including the gathering of air quality data.
Comment: One commenter provided
comments on Oklahoma SIP provisions
that address excess emissions during
periods of startup, shutdown and
malfunction (SSM). The commenter
asserted that Oklahoma’s SSM SIP
provisions are inconsistent with EPA
policy and have the potential to
undermine the effectiveness of the good
neighbor requirements of the Act. He
further contends that the current SSM
provisions interfere with the
assumptions on which this rulemaking
is based. The commenter argues that
Oklahoma cannot ensure that emissions
from sources within its borders will not
interfere with NAAQS in other states
when that determination does not
account for the impermissibly broad
SSM SIP provisions. The commenter
also urged EPA to require Oklahoma to
make changes to the existing SSM SIP
provisions.
Response: In the proposal, we
proposed to find that the SIP revision
submittal met the CAA requirements
that emissions from sources in
Oklahoma do not interfere with
measures required in the SIP of any
other State under part C of the CAA to
prevent ‘‘significant deterioration of air
quality.’’ The comments relating to
excess emissions provisions and their
impact upon NAAQS in other states are
outside the scope of this action.
In the proposal, we specifically note
that we are not taking action on Chapter
100, Subchapter 9 (Excess Emissions
Reporting Requirements). Further, in
this action on 110(a)(2)(D)(i), we are not
taking an action that reapproves the
existing SSM provisions in the
Oklahoma SIP. On July 15, 2010, the
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state withdrew the 2002 submittal on
Chapter 100, Subchapter 9 (Excess
Emissions Reporting Requirements) and
submitted revised SSM provisions. We
plan to take action on the submission at
a later date. Commenters should
resubmit their comments then.
IV. Statutory and Executive Order
Review
Under the Clean Air Act, the
Administrator is required to approve a
SIP submission that complies with the
provisions of the Act and applicable
Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k);
40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in reviewing SIP
submissions, EPA’s role is to approve
state choices, provided that they meet
the criteria of the Clean Air Act.
Accordingly, this action merely
approves state law as meeting Federal
requirements and does not impose
additional requirements beyond those
imposed by state law. For that reason,
this action:
• Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ subject to review by the Office
of Management and Budget under
Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735,
October 4, 1993);
• Does not impose an information
collection burden under the provisions
of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
• Is certified as not having a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities
under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5
U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
• Does not contain any unfunded
mandate or significantly or uniquely
affect small governments, as described
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of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4);
• Does not have Federalism
implications as specified in Executive
Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10,
1999);
• Is not an economically significant
regulatory action based on health or
safety risks subject to Executive Order
13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997);
• Is not a significant regulatory action
subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR
28355, May 22, 2001);
• Is not subject to requirements of
Section 12(d) of the National
Technology Transfer and Advancement
Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because
application of those requirements would
be inconsistent with the Clean Air Act;
and
• Does not provide EPA with the
discretionary authority to address, as
appropriate, disproportionate human
health or environmental effects, using
practicable and legally permissible
methods, under Executive Order 12898
(59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
In addition, this rule does not have
tribal implications as specified by
Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249,
November 9, 2000), because the SIP is
not approved to apply in Indian country
located in the state, and EPA notes that
it will not impose substantial direct
costs on tribal governments or preempt
tribal law.
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
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copy of the rule, to each House of the
Congress and to the Comptroller General
of the United States. EPA will submit a
report containing this action 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 rule in
the Federal Register. A major rule
cannot take effect until 60 days after it
is published in the Federal Register.
This action is not a ‘‘major rule’’ as
defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).
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 January 25, 2011.
Filing a petition for reconsideration by
the Administrator of this final rule does
not affect the finality of this action 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).)
List of Subjects 40 CFR Part 52
Environmental protection, Air
pollution control, Incorporation by
reference, Intergovernmental relations,
Nitrogen dioxides, Ozone, Particulate
matter, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Volatile organic
compounds.
Dated: November 10, 2010.
Lawrence E. Starfield,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 6.
■
40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows:
PART 52—[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 52
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
Subpart LL—Oklahoma
2. In § 52.1920:
a. The table in paragraph (c) entitled
‘‘EPA APPROVED OKLAHOMA
REGULATIONS’’ is amended as follows:
■ i. Revising the entries under
‘‘Regulation 1.4 Air Resources
Management Permits Required’’ for
Sections 1.4.1(a) through 1.4.3(c).
■ ii. Removing the centered heading and
the entries for ‘‘1.4.4 Major Sources—
Prevention of Significant Deterioration
(PSD) Requirements for Attainment
Areas’’ and removing the centered
heading and the entries for ‘‘1.4.5. Major
Sources—Nonattainment Areas’’.
■ iii. Adding a new centered heading
titled ‘‘Subchapter 1. General
Provisions’’ immediately after the
heading for Chapter 4 (OAC 252:4)
Rules of Practice and Procedure,
followed by new entries for Sections
252:4–1–1 through 252:.4–1–9.
■ iv. Adding a new centered heading
titled ‘‘Subchapter 7. Environmental
Permit Process’’ immediately after the
entry for Section 252:4–5–9, followed by
a new centered heading titled ‘‘PART 1.
THE PROCESS’’, followed by new
entries for Sections 252:4–7–1 through
252:4–7–19, followed by a new centered
heading titled ‘‘PART 3. AIR QUALITY
DIVISION TIERS AND TIME LINES’’,
followed by new entries for Sections
252:4–7–31 through 252:4–7–34.
■ v. Adding a new entry for ‘‘252:4,
Appendix C’’ immediately after the
entry for 252:4, Appendix B under
Appendices for OAC 252:Chapter 4.
■ vi. Revising the centered heading
titled ‘‘Subchapter 5. Registration of Air
Contaminant Sources’’ to read
‘‘Subchapter 5. Registration, Emissions
Inventory and Annual Operating Fees’’,
■
■
revising the entry for Section 252:100–
5–1, adding a new entry for Section
252:100–5–1.1, revising the entry for
Section 252:100–5–2, adding new
entries for Sections 252:100–5–2.1 and
252:100–5–2.2, and revising the entry
for Section 252:100–5–3 under
‘‘CHAPTER 100 (OAC 252:100), AIR
POLLUTION CONTROL’’.
■ vii. Adding a new centered heading
titled ‘‘Subchapter 8. Permits for Part 70
Sources’’ immediately after the entry for
Section 252:100–5–3, followed by a new
centered heading titled ‘‘PART 1.
GENERAL PROVISIONS’’, followed by
new entries for Sections 252:100–8–1
through 252:100–8–1.5, followed by a
new centered heading titled ‘‘PART 5.
PERMITS FOR PART 70 SOURCES’’,
followed by new entries for Sections
252:100–8–2 through 252:100–8–8,
followed by a new centered heading
titled ‘‘PART 7. PREVENTION OF
SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD)
REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTAINMENT
AREAS’’, followed by new entries for
Sections 252:100–8–30 through
252:100–8–37, followed by a new
centered heading titled ‘‘PART 9.
MAJOR SOURCES AFFECTING
NONATTAINMENT AREAS’’, followed
by new entries for Sections 252:100–8–
50 through 252:100–8–54.
■ b. Paragraph (e) is amended by
revising the heading of the table to read
‘‘EPA APPROVED NONREGULATORY
PROVISIONS AND QUASI-REGULATORY
MEASURES IN THE OKLAHOMA SIP’’ and
adding a new entry for the Oklahoma
Transport SIP at the end of the table.
The additions and revisions read as
follows:
§ 52.1920
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State effective
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EPA approval date
Explanation
OKLAHOMA AIR POLLUTION CONTROL REGULATIONS
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Minor sources only.
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CHAPTER 4 (OAC 252:4). RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Subchapter 1. General Provisions
252:4–1–1 ........
Purpose and authority ........................
6/11/2001
252:4–1–2 ........
Definitions ...........................................
6/11/2001
252:4–1–3 ........
Organization ........................................
6/11/2001
252:4–1–4 ........
6/11/2001
252:4–1–5 ........
Office location and hours; communications.
Availability of a record ........................
6/11/2001
252:4–1–6 ........
Administrative fees .............................
6/11/2001
252:4–1–7 ........
Fee credits for regulatory fees ...........
6/11/2001
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Board and councils .............................
6/11/2001
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and paragraph (f) requirements for permits
other than Part 70 permits.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Part 52
[EPA–R10–OAR–2010–0669; FRL–9231–2]
Approval and Promulgation of
Implementation Plans; Idaho
Environmental Protection
Agency.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
EPA is approving a State
Implementation Plan (SIP) revision
submitted by the State for Idaho for the
purpose of addressing the ‘‘good
neighbor’’ provisions of the Clean Air
Act (the Act or CAA) section
110(a)(2)(D)(i) for the 1997 8-hour ozone
National Ambient Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS or standards) and the 1997
PM2.5 NAAQS. This SIP revision
addresses the requirement that the State
of Idaho’s SIP have adequate provisions
to prohibit air emissions from adversely
affecting another state’s air quality
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through interstate transport. In this
action, EPA is approving the Idaho
Interstate Transport SIP provisions that
address the requirement of section
110(a)(2)(D)(i) that emissions from Idaho
sources do not significantly contribute
to nonattainment of the 1997 8-hour
ozone NAAQS and the 1997 PM2.5
NAAQS in any other state, interfere
with maintenance of the 1997 8-hour
ozone NAAQS and the 1997 PM2.5
NAAQS in any other state, and interfere
with measures required in the SIP of
any other state under part C of
subchapter I of the CAA to prevent
significant deterioration of air quality.
This action is being taken under section
110 and part C of subchapter I of the
CAA.
DATES: This action is effective on
December 27, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the State’s SIP
revision and other information
supporting this action are available for
inspection at EPA Region 10, Office of
Air, Waste, and Toxics (AWT–107),
1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, Seattle,
Washington 98101.
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98101, or at (206) 553–6706.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Throughout this document wherever
‘‘we’’, ‘‘us’’ or ‘‘our’’ are used, we mean
EPA. Information is organized as
follows:
Table of Contents
I. What action is EPA taking?
II. What is the background for this action?
III. Response to Comments
A. Comments Relating to the ‘‘Significant
Contribution to Nonattainment’’ Element
B. Comments Relating to the ‘‘Interfere
With Maintenance’’ Element
C. Comment Relating to Section 110(l)
IV. Final Action
V. Scope of Action
I. What action is EPA taking?
EPA is approving a portion of Idaho’s
Interstate Transport State
Implementation Plan (SIP) revision for
the 1997 8-hour ozone and 1997 PM2.5
NAAQS submitted by the Idaho
Department of Quality (IDEQ) on June
28, 2010. Specifically, we are approving
the portion of the plan that addresses
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Oklahoma;
State Implementation Plan Revisions for Interstate Transport of
Pollution, Prevention of Significant Deterioration, Nonattainment New
Source Review, Source Registration and Emissions Reporting and Rules of
Practice and Procedure
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SUMMARY: EPA is approving part of a State Implementation Plan (SIP)
revision submitted by the State of Oklahoma that demonstrates that
adequate provisions are in place to prohibit Oklahoma air emissions
from interfering with Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)
measures required in the SIP of any other state for the 1997 8-hour
ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the 1997 fine
particulate matter (PM2.5) NAAQS. Specifically, EPA is
approving the Oklahoma Interstate Transport SIP provisions that address
the requirement of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) that emissions from
sources in Oklahoma do not interfere with measures required in the SIP
of any other state under part C of the CAA to prevent ``significant
deterioration of air quality.'' EPA is also approving portions of
revisions to the Oklahoma SIP submitted on February 14, 2002, and June
24, 2010. The February 14, 2002, revisions we are approving relate to
PSD and Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) for major sources,
source registration and emissions reporting and other rules of practice
and procedure (except for revisions relating to minor sources). The
June 24, 2010, revisions we are approving include nitrogen oxides
(NOX) as an ozone precursor in Oklahoma's PSD SIP for
purposes of the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS. This action is being taken
under section 110 and parts C and D of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
DATES: This final rule is effective on December 27, 2010.
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket
Identification No. EPA-R06-OAR-2007-0314. All documents in the docket
are listed at www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, some
information is not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business
Information or other information whose disclosure is restricted by
statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not
placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy
form. Publicly available docket materials are available either
electronically through https://www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at
the Air Planning Section (6PD-L), Environmental Protection Agency, 1445
Ross Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733. The file will be made
available by appointment for public inspection in the Region 6 Freedom
of Information Act (FOIA) Review Room between the hours of 8:30 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. weekdays except for legal holidays. Contact the person
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT paragraph below or Mr.
Bill Deese at 214-665-7253 to make an appointment. If possible, please
make the appointment at least two working days in advance of your
visit. There will be a 15 cent per page fee for making photocopies of
documents. On the day of the visit, please check in at the EPA Region 6
reception area at 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl Young, Air Planning Section (6PD-
L), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite
700, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733, telephone (214) 665-6645; fax number
(214) 665-
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7263; e-mail address young.carl@epa.gov. For further information
regarding PSD or NNSR, contact: Rick Barrett or Dinesh Senghani, Air
Permits Section (6PD-R), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6,
1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733, telephone (214)
665-7227 or (214) 665-7221; fax number (214) 665-7263; e-mail address
barrett.richard@epa.gov or senghani.dinesh@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document wherever ``we,''
``us,'' or ``our'' is used, we mean the EPA.
Outline
I. Final Action
A. Oklahoma Demonstration of Adequate Provisions Prohibiting
Emissions That Interfere With Prevention of Significant
Deterioration Measures in Other States
B. Oklahoma SIP Revisions Submitted on February 14, 2002 and
June 24, 2010
II. What is the background for this action?
III. What comments did EPA receive and how has EPA responded to
them?
IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
I. Final Action
A. Oklahoma Demonstration of Adequate Provisions Prohibiting Emissions
That Interfere With Prevention of Significant Deterioration Measures in
Other States
We are approving a submission from the State of Oklahoma
demonstrating that the State has adequately addressed one of the
required elements of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i), the element that
requires that the State Implementation Plan prohibit air pollutant
emissions from sources within a state from interfering with measures
required to prevent significant deterioration of air quality in any
other state. We have determined that emissions from sources in Oklahoma
do not interfere with measures to prevent significant deterioration of
air quality in any other state for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS or of
the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS (CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II)).
B. Oklahoma SIP Revisions Submitted on February 14, 2002 and June 24,
2010
We are also approving portions of revisions to the Oklahoma SIP
submitted by the State on February 14, 2002, and June 24, 2010. The
February 14, 2002, revisions we are approving are the portions related
to: (1) PSD for major stationary sources and major modifications; (2)
NNSR permitting requirements for major stationary sources and major
modifications as a revision to the Oklahoma NNSR SIP; (3) source
registration and emissions reporting as part of the Oklahoma Major NSR
SIP; and (4) other rules of practice and procedure as part of the
Oklahoma Major NSR SIP.\1\ The June 24, 2010, revisions we are
approving address NOX as an ozone precursor in Oklahoma's
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In this action, we are not addressing the elements of section
110(a)(2)(D)(i) for the 1997 8-hour ozone and PM2.5 NAAQS,
that pertain to prohibiting air pollutant emissions from within
Oklahoma from: (1) Significantly contributing to nonattainment in any
other state, (2) interfering with maintenance of the relevant NAAQS in
any other state, and (3) interfering with measures required to protect
visibility in any other state. We are also not addressing: (1) SIP
revisions submitted on February 14, 2002, for Minor NSR SIP purposes,
and (2) other SIP revisions submitted on June 24, 2010, that do not
address NOX as an ozone precursor.
More information on the SIP revisions we are approving can be found
in our proposal published in the September 17, 2010 Federal Register
(75 FR 56923). We are approving the SIP revisions pursuant to section
110 and parts C and D of the CAA.
II. What is the background for this action?
The background for today's actions is discussed in detail in our
September 17, 2010, proposal to approve revisions to the Oklahoma SIP
(75 FR 56923). In it, we proposed to approve revisions to the Oklahoma
SIP related to: (1) Oklahoma's demonstration that adequate provisions
are in place to prohibit Oklahoma air emissions from adversely
affecting another state's PSD measures through interstate transport for
the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS or standards and the 1997 PM2.5
NAAQS, and (2) Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) revisions submitted
on February 14, 2002, and June 24, 2010.
III. What comments did EPA receive and how has EPA responded to them?
We received comment letters from WildEarth Guardians and the Sierra
Club on our proposed rulemaking. The comment letters are available for
review in the electronic docket for this rulemaking at the
regulations.gov Web site (Docket No. EPA-R06-OAR-2007-0314). Our
responses to the comments are below.
Comment: One commenter provided comments on air quality models to
be used to analyze and assess ozone and PM2.5 impacts in the
Oklahoma PSD program. The commenter stated that the CAA requires PSD
regulations that specify with reasonable particularity each air quality
model or models to be used under specified sets of conditions.\2\ The
commenter continued that EPA promulgated the PSD regulations in 1980,
which included specific regulations to satisfy the requirements of the
CAA. These PSD regulations included a requirement that a major source
or major modification of a major source of air pollution cannot be
constructed unless the owner or operator of such facility demonstrates,
as required pursuant to section 42 U.S.C. 7410(j), that emissions from
construction or operation of such facility will not cause, or
contribute to, air pollution in excess of any (A) maximum allowable
increase or maximum allowable concentration for any pollutant in any
area to which this part applies more than one time per year, (B)
national ambient air quality standard in any air quality control
region. The commenter indicated that EPA promulgated 40 CFR 52.21(k) &
(l)(2008) to carry out the obligations of 42 U.S.C. 7475(e)(3)(D) and
EPA incorporated by reference its Guideline on Air Quality Models as
Appendix W into its permitting regulations.3 4 The commenter
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\2\ Commenter cited 42 U.S.C. 7475(a)(3), 42 U.S.C. 7475(e)(3).
\3\ Appendix W is 40 CFR part 51, Appendix W--Guideline on Air
Quality Models.
\4\ Commenter cited 43 FR 26380, 26398 (June 19, 1978). ``(k)
Source impact analysis. The owner or operator of the proposed source
or modification shall demonstrate that allowable emission increases
from the proposed source or modification, in conjunction with all
other applicable emissions increases or reductions (including
secondary emissions), would not cause or contribute to air pollution
in violation of: (1) Any national ambient air quality standard in
any air quality control region; or (2) Any applicable maximum
allowable increase over the baseline concentration [a.k.a.
increment] in any area.'' And ``(l) Air quality models. (1) All
estimates of ambient concentrations required under this paragraph
shall be based on applicable air quality models, data bases, and
other requirements specified in appendix W of part 51 of this
chapter (Guideline on Air Quality Models). (2) Where an air quality
model specified in appendix W of part 51 of this chapter (Guideline
on Air Quality Models) is inappropriate, the model may be modified
or another model substituted. Such a modification or substitution of
a model may be made on a case-by-case basis or, where appropriate,
on a generic basis for a specific state program. Written approval of
the Administrator must be obtained for any modification or
substitution. In addition, use of a modified or substituted model
must be subject to notice and opportunity for public comment under
procedures developed in accordance with paragraph (q) of this
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The commenter indicated that EPA's regulations (including Appendix
W) do not recommend which models must be used in the PSD program for
the 1997 8-hour or PM2.5 NAAQS as required by 42 U.S.C.
7475(a)(3) to ensure proper implementation of this critical PSD
element.\5\ The commenter cited 40 CFR 51, Appendix W, Section 5.2.1.c
(ozone) and 5.2.2.1.c (PM2.5) that indicate that for single
source analysis, such as what would be conducted for PSD, the choice of
methods used to assess the impact of an individual source depends on
the nature of the source and its emissions and the model users should
consult with the (EPA) Regional Office to determine the most suitable
approach on a case-by-case basis. The commenter alleges that this
provision is cited by permitting agencies for the proposition that
there is no model available and major sources of ozone precursors and
PM2.5 obtain their PSD permits without demonstrating that
they will not cause or contribute to a violation of the 1997 8-hour
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\5\ Commenter cited U.S.C. 7475(a)(3) indicating that it
requires that within six months after August 7, 1977, EPA promulgate
regulations respecting which models should be used for the analysis
required under this subsection. The commenter also stated that 42
U.S.C. 7475(a)(3)(D) requires EPA to specify with reasonable
particularity each air quality model or models to be used under
specified sets of conditions for purposes of this part and that EPA
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The commenter asserted that EPA has not promulgated a guideline
model for analysis of ozone precursors for ozone impacts or for
PM2.5 ambient analysis in Appendix W. The commenter noted
that Appendix A to Appendix W discusses potential models to be used,
but no actual recommendation has been made as to which model or models
must be utilized to assure that new or modified major stationary
sources in Oklahoma do not cause or contribute to a violation of the
1997 8-hour ozone or PM2.5 NAAQS. The commenter asserts that
EPA was obligated to resolve this dilemma through its Proposed Rule to
ensure that Oklahoma's SIP complies with the statutory requirements of
the Clean Air Act. The commenter continues that EPA's PSD regulations,
40 CFR part 51, Appendix W, and the Oklahoma SIP do not specify with
reasonable particularity the model or models that will be used to
ensure this outcome. The commenter noted that in a petition filed with
the EPA in July of this year, the Sierra Club called on the EPA to
require that photochemical grid models be used to demonstrate that a
source will not cause or contribute to a violation of the 1997 8-hour
Ozone or PM2.5 NAAQS.\6\ The petition noted that EPA and
states in some respects have already used these models to ensure that
individual sources do not cause or contribute to a violation of the
NAAQS. Furthermore, these models have the advantage of ensuring that
the impact of ozone and PM2.5 precursors are taken into
account to ensure that new or modified major stationary sources do not
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The commenter concluded that EPA should not approve this SIP until
EPA specifies with reasonable particularly the model or models that
must be used to ensure that new or modified major stationary sources in
Oklahoma do not cause or contribute to violations of the 1997 8-hour
Ozone and PM2.5 NAAQS in accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(k) and
the Oklahoma SIP, and the Agency has no basis for concluding that the
Proposed Rule complies with the Clean Air Act, including the
requirements of Section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) and Section 110(l).
Response: EPA's PSD regulations are found at 40 CFR 51.166 and
52.21. PSD requirements for SIPs are found in 40 CFR 51.166. Similar
PSD requirements for SIPs which have been disapproved and for SIPs
incorporating EPA's regulations by reference are found in 40 CFR 52.21.
These regulations do require an ambient impact analysis for ozone and
PM2.5 (40 CFR 51.166(k), (l) and (m) and 40 CFR 52.21(k),
(l) and (m)). The regulations at 40 CFR 51.166(l) state that for air
quality models the SIP shall provide for procedures which specify that:
``(1) All applications of air quality modeling involved in this
subpart shall be based on the applicable models, data bases, and other
requirements specified in appendix W of this part (Guideline on Air
Quality Models).
(2) Where an air quality model specified in appendix W of this part
(Guideline on Air Quality Models) is inappropriate, the model may be
modified or another model substituted. Such a modification or
substitution of a model may be made on a case-by-case basis or, where
appropriate, on a generic basis for a specific State program. Written
approval of the Administrator must be obtained for any modification or
substitution. In addition, use of a modified or substituted model must
be subject to notice and opportunity for public comment under
procedures set forth in Sec. 51.102.''
We are approving in the SIP a revision to OAC 252:100-8-35(e)
submitted on February 14, 2002, that meets the requirements of 40 CFR
51.166(l). OAC 252:100-8-35(e) states: ``(e) Air quality models.
(1) Any air quality dispersion modeling that is required under Part
7 of this Subchapter for estimates of ambient concentrations shall be
based on the applicable air quality models, data bases and other
requirements specified in the Guidelines on Air Quality Models, OAQPS
1.2-080, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, April, 1978 and
subsequent revisions.
(2) Where an air quality impact model specified in the Guidelines
on Air Quality Models is inappropriate, the model may be modified or
another model substituted, as approved by the Executive Director.
Methods like those outlined in the Workbook for the Comparison of Air
Quality Models, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, April, 1977 and
subsequent revisions, can be used to determine the comparability of air
quality models.''
Additionally, we are approving revisions to OAC 252:100-8-31 and 8-
33 submitted on February 14, 2002, and June 24, 2010, which result in
the Oklahoma SIP at OAC 252:100-8-35 requiring air quality impacts
analysis for ozone consistent with 40 CFR 51.166.(m).\7\
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\7\ In addition to the requirements of 40 CFR 51.166(m) 40 CFR
52.21(i)(xi)(5)(i) indicates that ``No de minimis air quality level
is provided for ozone.'' However, any net emissions increase of 100
tons per year or more of volatile organic compounds or nitrogen
oxides subject to PSD would be required to perform an ambient impact
analysis, including the gathering of ambient air quality data. 40
CFR 51.165 and 51.166 also require permitting authorities to
demonstrate that the proposed source will not cause or contribute to
violation of the ozone NAAQS per 40 CFR 52.21(k).
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The commenter is correct in the statement that EPA has not selected
a single preferred model in Appendix A to Appendix W for conducting
ozone impacts. Because of the complexity of modeling ozone and
PM2.5 as described below, we do not believe a model is
available that is appropriate in all situations to model these
pollutants. Therefore, we continue to believe it is appropriate for
States to work with EPA Regional Offices as described in Appendix W to
determine the appropriate approach to modeling these pollutants. As
pointed out by the commenter, Oklahoma's SIP requires a demonstration
that emissions from a new major source or a major modification of a
major source will not result in an unacceptable impact to
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ambient air. Furthermore, as described below, Oklahoma has followed
Appendix W for new potential sources of ozone and PM2.5.
With regard to ozone, a proposed emission source's emissions
impacts are dependent upon local meteorology and pollution levels in
the surrounding atmosphere. Ozone is formed from chemical reactions in
the atmosphere. The level of impact a new source can have on ozone
levels is dependent, in part, upon the pollutants already in the
surrounding atmosphere with which emissions from the new source can
react. In addition, meteorological factors such as wind speed,
temperature, wind direction and atmospheric stability are also
important. The most sophisticated analyses try to account for
meteorology and this interaction with emissions from surrounding
sources. EPA has not indentified an established modeling system that
would fit all situations and take into account all of the additional
local information about sources and meteorology. As the commenter
indicated the most sophisticated modeling analyses usually add a source
into an existing modeling system and model the impact change from the
source using a photochemical grid model, such as CAMx or CMAQ. There
are also reactive plume models, however, that may be appropriate. We
have approved the use of plume models in some instances, but these
models are not always appropriate because of the difficulty in
obtaining the background information to make an appropriate assessment
of the photochemistry and meteorology impacts.
EPA has not selected a specific model for conducting an ozone
analysis as it depends upon the details about the modeling systems
available and if they are appropriate for assessing the proposed source
impacts. Considering that a full development of a photochemical
modeling system can be on the order of $100,000-250,000 or more, it is
not generally appropriate to require a source to develop an entire
photochemical modeling system just to evaluate its impacts. However,
when an existing photochemical modeling system is available, it should
be evaluated for potential use. More often now than 10 or 15 years ago,
a photochemical modeling system may be available that covers the
geographic area of concern, but even if photochemical modeling is
available, it must be evaluated to determine its appropriateness for
conducting an impact analysis. Things to consider in evaluating
appropriateness of a photochemical modeling system include meteorology,
year of emissions projections, model performance issues in the area of
concern or in areas that might impact projections in the area of
concern, etc. Therefore, even if photochemical modeling systems exist,
they may be deemed inappropriate for use in evaluating a proposed
source for ozone modeling. Because of these scientific issues EPA has
not issued a ``Preferred Model'' for conducting source impacts on ozone
to Appendix A of Appendix W.
In the specific situation of Oklahoma, the state conducted
photochemical modeling as part of an Early Action Compact in the 2002-
2004 timeframe. This photochemical modeling system was developed
specifically for Oklahoma with a 4-kilometer fine grid and includes a
base year emission inventory of 1999 and future year emission inventory
projection of 2007. Oklahoma has been conducting sensitivity runs using
their photochemical modeling system to evaluate the impacts of proposed
sources of NOX and VOC as part of their review of permit
applications.\8\ Oklahoma proposed and EPA Region 6 agreed that
Oklahoma's photochemical modeling system was acceptable and it would be
an appropriate tool for assessing ozone impacts when it is required.
Oklahoma has been following this procedure for over 5 years for sources
of emissions that were greater than 365 tons per year, and usually
models anything greater than 200 tons per year of NOX or
VOCs. Based on previous modeling, EPA Region 6 and Oklahoma determined
that sources with less annual emissions would not likely show an impact
large enough to be a concern.
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\8\ Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Air Dispersion
Modeling Guidelines, January 2008, Page 3: ``Until EPA publishes
guidelines for compliance for individual sources, large sources will
be included in available photochemical modeling datasets and will be
modeled with the Comprehensive Air Quality Model with extensions
(CAMx) to assess impacts and demonstrate compliance with the
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It is also difficult to specify a preferred model for
PM2.5 for similar reasons as described for ozone. While some
PM2.5 is directly emitted from sources (primary), depending
on the source type, PM2.5 is also formed by emissions
condensing outside the stack or through chemical reactions with
pollutants already in the atmosphere (secondary). EPA promulgated
AERMOD as an acceptable model for performing near-field analyses of
primary pollutants.\9\ EPA considers that AERMOD is an acceptable model
for estimating impacts of primary PM2.5, but EPA has not
developed a near-field model that includes the necessary chemistry
algorithms to estimate secondary or condensible emission impacts in an
ambient air analysis. To address this issue, EPA issued modeling
guidance in 2010 to give further direction on how to conduct an ambient
impact analyses for PM2.5.10 11 This guidance
provided that, with appropriate selection of a background monitor
value, much of the PM2.5 secondary and condensibles could be
accounted for using monitoring data. In the case of a large source of
secondary PM2.5 or condensibles, additional modeling may be
appropriate using other models for the secondary component, such as a
photochemical model. Oklahoma has agreed to review proposed source
modeling in accordance with EPA modeling guidance for PM2.5
and to either model coarse particulate matter (PM10) with a
demonstration that the modeling is adequate as a surrogate for
PM2.5 impacts or to model PM2.5 impacts directly
using the AERMOD model in accordance with 40 CFR Appendix W and EPA's
recent PM2.5 modeling guidance.\12\
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\9\ Appendix A to Appendix W of 40 CFR 51--Summaries of
Preferred Air Quality Models, Part A-1.
\10\ EPA memorandum, dated March 23, 2010, ``Modeling Procedures
for Demonstrating Compliance with PM2.5 NAAQS'', from
Stephen D. Page, Director of Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards.
\11\ EPA memorandum, dated February 26, 2010, ``Model
Clearinghouse Review of Modeling Procedures for Demonstrating
Compliance with PM2.5 NAAQS'', from Tyler Fox, Leader of
Air Quality Modeling Group of the Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards.
\12\ July 29, 2010, letter from Eddie Terrill, Director, Air
Quality Division, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality to
Thomas Diggs, Associate Director for Air Programs, EPA Region 6.
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As the commenter pointed out, Appendix W Sections 5.2.1.c and
5.2.2.1.c stipulate that the EPA Regional Office has the authority to
work with the state/local permitting authorities on a case-by-case
basis in determining the adequate modeling approach for assessing ozone
and PM2.5 impacts. Due to the complexity of modeling Ozone
and PM2.5, we believe this is an appropriate approach rather
than specifying a preferred model that would not be appropriate in all
circumstances. The Oklahoma SIP requires sources follow the Guideline
on Air Quality Models (40 CFR part 51, Appendix W) in performing
modeling to ensure that new or modified major stationary sources in
Oklahoma do not cause or contribute to violations of the Ozone and
PM2.5 NAAQS in Oklahoma or other States.
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In conclusion, for the reasons stated above it is difficult to
identify and implement a national modeling tool. EPA has a standard
approach in its PSD SIP and FIP rules of not mandating the use of a
particular modeling tool, instead treating the choice of a particular
modeling tool for ozone and for non-primary PM2.5 as
circumstance-dependent. For primary PM2.5 ambient air
analysis the guideline model is AERMOD. EPA then determines whether the
State's SIP revision submittal meets the PSD SIP requirements. Oklahoma
has an EPA-approved PSD SIP that meets the EPA PSD SIP requirements.
EPA guidance provides that a State does not interfere with the PSD
program of other states if its own PSD program meets Federal
requirements. Emissions from sources within Oklahoma are not
interfering with the PSD of other states because the State of Oklahoma
meets the Federal requirements for PSD. Therefore, we believe that the
Oklahoma SIP has measures in place to insure that emissions from
Oklahoma do not interfere with PSD programs in other States.
Comment: A comment was received that EPA cannot approve the portion
of the Oklahoma SIP which requires an ambient impact analysis,
including the gathering of air quality data, for any net emissions
increase of 100 tons per year or more of NOX subject to PSD,
(OAC 252:100-8-33(c)), and cannot conclude that the Oklahoma SIP does
not interfere with PSD measures required in any other State. The
commenter stated that we propose to approve Oklahoma's finding that,
unless a source emits 100 tons/year of NOX or VOCs an
analysis of impacts to ambient ozone concentrations is not required,
that there is no support for this significance threshold, and it
appears contrary to the Clean Air Act. The commenter further discussed
our citation of 40 CFR 51.166(i)(5)(i)(e), stating that the regulation
does not state that an analysis of ambient ozone impacts is not
required if NOX or VOC emissions are below the 100 tons/year
threshold, (as noted by the statement ``No de minimis air quality level
is provided for ozone''), but rather only states that such analysis is
generally required if emissions are higher than the 100 ton/year
threshold.
Response: We disagree that we cannot (1) approve the revision to
OAC 252:100-8-33 and (2) conclude that the Oklahoma SIP does not
interfere with PSD measures required in any other State. We believe the
commenter is mistaken in what the Oklahoma SIP requires. Under the
Oklahoma SIP revisions we are approving, a new major source with a
significant emissions increase of NOX or VOC emissions, or a
major source with a significant net emissions increase of
NOX or VOC emissions from a major modification must conduct
an analysis of impacts to ambient ozone concentrations (OAC 252:100-8-
35(a)).\13\ However, such a source with a net emissions increase less
than 100 tons/year of NOX or VOCs will not have to gather
ambient air quality [monitoring] data (OAC 252:100-8-33(c)). The EPA
regulations cited at 40 CFR 51.166(i)(5)(i)(e) similarly allow for this
exemption with respect to monitoring ozone air quality. The revisions
we are approving (1) are consistent with the Clean Air Act and EPA
regulations for regulating NOX and VOC emissions and (2)
ensure that the Oklahoma SIP does not interfere with PSD measures
required in any other State. Table 1 is a comparison of Oklahoma and
EPA PSD regulations for regulating NOX emissions for ozone.
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\13\ As noted in our proposal, OAC 252:100-8-31 was revised to
include a NOX emissions rate of 40 tons per year in the
definition of significant (75 FR 56923, 56927).
Table 1--Comparison of Oklahoma and EPA PSD Regulations for Regulating NOX Emissions for Ozone
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PSD issue Oklahoma regulations being approved EPA regulations
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Regulation of NOX as an ozone OAC 252:100-8-31. Definitions 40 CFR 51.166(b)(49) Regulated NSR
precursor. * * * * * pollutant, for purposes of this
``Regulated NSR pollutant'' means (A) A section, means the following: (i)
regulated NSR pollutant is: (i) Any Any pollutant for which a national
pollutant for which a NAAQS has been ambient air quality standard has
promulgated and any constituents or been promulgated and any pollutant
precursors for such pollutants identified under this paragraph
identified by the Administrator (e.g., (b)(49)(i) as a constituent or
VOC and NOX are precursors for ozone); precursor to such pollutant.
Precursors identified by the
Administrator for purposes of NSR
are the following: (a) Volatile
organic compounds and nitrogen
oxides are precursors to ozone in
all attainment and unclassifiable
areas.
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Definition of Major Source for NOX OAC 252:100-8-31. Definitions 40 CFR 51.166(b) Definitions.
* * * * * * * * * *
``Major stationary source'' means (1) (ii) A major source that is
* * * * * major for volatile organic
(B) A major source that is major for compounds or NOX shall be
VOC or NOX shall be considered major considered major for ozone.
for ozone.
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Definition of ``Significant''..... OAC 252:100-8-31. Definitions 40 CFR 51.166(b)(23)(i) Significant
* * * * * means, in reference to a net
``Significant'' means: (A) In reference emissions increase or the
to a net emissions increase or the potential of a source to emit any
potential of a source to emit any of of the following pollutants, a
the following pollutants, significant rate of emissions that would equal
means a rate of emissions that would or exceed any of the following
equal or exceed any of the following rates:
rates: Pollutant and Emissions Rate
* * * * * * * * * *
(v) ozone: 40 TPY [tons per year] of Ozone: 40 tpy of volatile organic
VOC or NOX, compounds or nitrogen oxides
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Exemptions with respect to OAC 252:100-8-33. Exemptions 40 CFR 51.166(i)(5) The plan may
monitoring. * * * * * provide that the reviewing
(c) Exemption from monitoring authority may exempt a proposed
requirements. major stationary source or major
The monitoring requirements of OAC modification from the requirements
252:100-8-35 are not applicable for a of paragraph (m) of this section
particular pollutant if the emission [paragraph (m) is ``Air quality
increase of the pollutant from a new analysis''], with respect to
source or the net emissions increase monitoring for a particular
of the pollutant from a modification pollutant, if: (i) The emissions
would cause, in any area, air quality increase of the pollutant from a
impacts less than the following listed new stationary source or the net
amounts, or are pollutant emissions increase of the
concentrations that are not on the pollutant from a modification
list. would cause, in any area, air
* * * * * quality impacts less than the
(E) Ozone--no de minimis air quality following amounts:
level is provided for ozone, however * * * * *
any net increase of 100 TPY or more of (e) Ozone; \1\
VOC or NOX subject to PSD would * * * * *
require an ambient impact analysis, \1\ No de minimis air quality level
including the gathering of ambient air is provided for ozone. However,
quality data, any net emissions increase of 100
* * * * * tons per year or more of volatile
organic compounds or nitrogen
oxides subject to PSD would be
required to perform an ambient
impact analysis, including the
gathering of air quality data.
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Comment: One commenter provided comments on Oklahoma SIP provisions
that address excess emissions during periods of startup, shutdown and
malfunction (SSM). The commenter asserted that Oklahoma's SSM SIP
provisions are inconsistent with EPA policy and have the potential to
undermine the effectiveness of the good neighbor requirements of the
Act. He further contends that the current SSM provisions interfere with
the assumptions on which this rulemaking is based. The commenter argues
that Oklahoma cannot ensure that emissions from sources within its
borders will not interfere with NAAQS in other states when that
determination does not account for the impermissibly broad SSM SIP
provisions. The commenter also urged EPA to require Oklahoma to make
changes to the existing SSM SIP provisions.
Response: In the proposal, we proposed to find that the SIP
revision submittal met the CAA requirements that emissions from sources
in Oklahoma do not interfere with measures required in the SIP of any
other State under part C of the CAA to prevent ``significant
deterioration of air quality.'' The comments relating to excess
emissions provisions and their impact upon NAAQS in other states are
outside the scope of this action.
In the proposal, we specifically note that we are not taking action
on Chapter 100, Subchapter 9 (Excess Emissions Reporting Requirements).
Further, in this action on 110(a)(2)(D)(i), we are not taking an action
that reapproves the existing SSM provisions in the Oklahoma SIP. On
July 15, 2010, the state withdrew the 2002 submittal on Chapter 100,
Subchapter 9 (Excess Emissions Reporting Requirements) and submitted
revised SSM provisions. We plan to take action on the submission at a
later date. Commenters should resubmit their comments then.
IV. Statutory and Executive Order Review
Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a
SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and
applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a).
Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state
choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.
Accordingly, this action merely approves state law as meeting Federal
requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those
imposed by state law. For that reason, this action:
Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to
review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993);
Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
Does not have Federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the Clean Air Act; and
Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
In addition, this rule does not have tribal implications as specified
by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because the
SIP is not approved to apply in Indian country located in the state,
and EPA notes that it will not impose substantial direct costs on
tribal governments or preempt tribal law.
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
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copy of the rule, to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller
General of the United States. EPA will submit a report containing this
action 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 rule in the Federal Register. A
major rule cannot take effect until 60 days after it is published in
the Federal Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by
5 U.S.C. 804(2).
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 January 25, 2011. Filing a
petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule
does not affect the finality of this action 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).)
List of Subjects 40 CFR Part 52
Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by
reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxides, Ozone,
Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Volatile
organic compounds.
Dated: November 10, 2010.
Lawrence E. Starfield,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 6.
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40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows:
PART 52--[AMENDED]
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1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
Subpart LL--Oklahoma
0
2. In Sec. 52.1920:
0
a. The table in paragraph (c) entitled ``EPA APPROVED OKLAHOMA
REGULATIONS'' is amended as follows:
0
i. Revising the entries under ``Regulation 1.4 Air Resources Management
Permits Required'' for Sections 1.4.1(a) through 1.4.3(c).
0
ii. Removing the centered heading and the entries for ``1.4.4 Major
Sources--Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Requirements for
Attainment Areas'' and removing the centered heading and the entries
for ``1.4.5. Major Sources--Nonattainment Areas''.
0
iii. Adding a new centered heading titled ``Subchapter 1. General
Provisions'' immediately after the heading for Chapter 4 (OAC 252:4)
Rules of Practice and Procedure, followed by new entries for Sections
252:4-1-1 through 252:.4-1-9.
0
iv. Adding a new centered heading titled ``Subchapter 7. Environmental
Permit Process'' immediately after the entry for Section 252:4-5-9,
followed by a new centered heading titled ``PART 1. THE PROCESS'',
followed by new entries for Sections 252:4-7-1 through 252:4-7-19,
followed by a new centered heading titled ``PART 3. AIR QUALITY
DIVISION TIERS AND TIME LINES'', followed by new entries for Sections
252:4-7-31 through 252:4-7-34.
0
v. Adding a new entry for ``252:4, Appendix C'' immediately after the
entry for 252:4, Appendix B under Appendices for OAC 252:Chapter 4.
0
vi. Revising the centered heading titled ``Subchapter 5. Registration
of Air Contaminant Sources'' to read ``Subchapter 5. Registration,
Emissions Inventory and Annual Operating Fees'', revising the entry for
Section 252:100-5-1, adding a new entry for Section 252:100-5-1.1,
revising the entry for Section 252:100-5-2, adding new entries for
Sections 252:100-5-2.1 and 252:100-5-2.2, and revising the entry for
Section 252:100-5-3 under ``CHAPTER 100 (OAC 252:100), AIR POLLUTION
CONTROL''.
0
vii. Adding a new centered heading titled ``Subchapter 8. Permits for
Part 70 Sources'' immediately after the entry for Section 252:100-5-3,
followed by a new centered heading titled ``PART 1. GENERAL
PROVISIONS'', followed by new entries for Sections 252:100-8-1 through
252:100-8-1.5, followed by a new centered heading titled ``PART 5.
PERMITS FOR PART 70 SOURCES'', followed by new entries for Sections
252:100-8-2 through 252:100-8-8, followed by a new centered heading
titled ``PART 7. PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION (PSD)
REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTAINMENT AREAS'', followed by new entries for
Sections 252:100-8-30 through 252:100-8-37, followed by a new centered
heading titled ``PART 9. MAJOR SOURCES AFFECTING NONATTAINMENT AREAS'',
followed by new entries for Sections 252:100-8-50 through 252:100-8-54.
0
b. Paragraph (e) is amended by revising the heading of the table to
read ``EPA Approved Nonregulatory Provisions and Quasi-Regulatory
Measures in the Oklahoma SIP'' and adding a new entry for the Oklahoma
Transport SIP at the end of the table.
The additions and revisions read as follows:
Sec. 52.1920 Identification of plan.
* * * * *
(c) * * *
EPA-Approved Oklahoma Regulations
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State
State citation Title/subject effective date EPA approval date Explanation
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OKLAHOMA AIR POLLUTION CONTROL REGULATIONS
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Regulation 1.4. Air Resources Management Permits Required
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Regulation 1.4.1 General Permit Requirements
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1.4.1(a).............. Scope and purpose \1\ 5/19/1983 8/25/1983, 48 FR Minor sources only.
38635.
1.4.1(b).............. General 6/4/1990 7/23/1991, 56 FR Minor sources only.
requirements. 33715.
1.4.1(c).............. Necessity to 6/4/1990 7/23/1991, 56 FR Minor sources only.
obtain permit. 33715.
1.4.1(d).............. Permit fees...... \1\ 5/19/1983 8/25/1983, 48 FR Minor sources only.
38635.
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1.4.2 Construction Permit
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1.4.2(a).............. Standards 6/4/1990 7/23/1991, 56 FR Minor sources only.
required. 33715.
1.4.2(b).............. Stack height 6/11/1989 8/20/1990, 55 FR Minor sources only.
limitation. 33905.
1.4.2(c).............. Permit 6/4/1990 7/23/1991, 56 FR Minor sources only.
applications. 33715.
1.4.2(d).............. Action on \1\ 5/19/1983 8/25/1983, 48 FR Minor sources only.
applications. 38635.
1.4.2(e).............. Public review.... 6/11/1989 8/20/1990, 55 FR Minor sources only.
33905.
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1.4.2(f).............. Construction \1\ 5/19/1983 8/25/1983, 48 FR Minor sources only.
permit 38635.
conditions.
1.4.2(g).............. Cancellation of \1\ 2/6/1984 7/27/1984, 49 FR Minor sources only.
authority to 30184.
construct or
modify.
1.4.2(h).............. Relocation 11/14/1990 7/23/1991, 56 FR Minor sources only.
permits. 33715.
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1.4.3 Operating Permit
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1.4.3(a).............. Requirements..... \1\ 5/19/1983 8/25/1983, 48 FR Minor sources only.
38635.
1.4.3(b).............. Permit \1\ 5/19/1983 8/25/1983, 48 FR Minor sources only.
applications. 38635.
1.4.3(c).............. Operating permit \1\ 5/19/1983 8/25/1983, 48 FR Minor sources only.
conditions. 38635.
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OKLAHOMA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
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TITLE 252. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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CHAPTER 4 (OAC 252:4). RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Subchapter 1. General Provisions
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authority. [Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
252:4-1-2............. Definitions...... 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
[Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
252:4-1-3............. Organization..... 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
[Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
252:4-1-4............. Office location 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
and hours; [Insert FR page
communications. number where
document begins].
252:4-1-5............. Availability of a 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
record. [Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
252:4-1-6............. Administrative 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
fees. [Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
252:4-1-7............. Fee credits for 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
regulatory fees. [Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
252:4-1-8............. Board and 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
councils. [Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
252:4-1-9............. Severability..... 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
[Insert FR page
number where
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Subchapter 7. Environmental Permit Process
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PART 1. THE PROCESS
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252:4-7-1............. Authority........ 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
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252:4-7-2............. Preamble......... 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
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number where
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252:4-7-3............. Compliance....... 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
[Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
252:4-7-4............. Filing an 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
application,. [Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
252:4-7-5............. Fees............. 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
[Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
252:4-7-6............. Receipt of 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
applications. [Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
252:4-7-7............. Administrative 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
completeness [Insert FR page
review. number where
document begins].
252:4-7-8............. Technical review. 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
[Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
252:4-7-9............. When review times 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
stop. [Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
252:4-7-10............ Supplemental time 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
[Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
252:4-7-11............ Extensions....... 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
[Insert FR page
number where
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252:4-7-12............ Failure to meet 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
deadline. [Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
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252:4-7-13............ Notices.......... 6/11/2001 11/26/2010 NOT in SIP: Paragraph (e) and
[Insert FR page paragraph (f) requirements for
number where permits other than Part 70
document begins]. permits.
252:4-7-14............ Withdrawing 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
applications. [Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
252:4-7-15............ Permit issuance 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
or denial. [Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
252:4-7-16............ Tier II and III 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
modifications. [Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
252:4-7-17............ Permit decision- 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
making authority. [Insert FR page
number where
document begins].
252:4-7-18............ Pre-issuance 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
permit review [Insert FR page
and correction. number where
document begins].
252:4-7-19............ Consolidation of 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
permitting [Insert FR page
process. number where
document begins].
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PART 3. AIR QUALITY DIVISION TIERS AND TIME LINES
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252:4-7-31............ Air quality time 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
lines. [Insert FR page
number where
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252:4-7-33............ Air quality 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
applications--Ti [Insert FR page
er II. number where
document begins].
252:4-7-34............ Air quality 6/11/2001 11/26/2010
applications--Ti [Insert FR page
er III. number where
document b