Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Revisions to the Nevada State Implementation Plan; Stationary Source Permits, 59321-59335 [2012-23121]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 188 / Thursday, September 27, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R09–OAR–2012–0141; FRL–9728–6] Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Revisions to the Nevada State Implementation Plan; Stationary Source Permits Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: EPA is finalizing a limited approval and limited disapproval of revisions to the applicable state implementation plan for the State of Nevada. The revisions include new or amended State rules governing applications for, and issuance of, permits for stationary sources, but not including review and permitting of major sources and major modifications under parts C and D of title I of the Clean Air Act. EPA is taking this action under the Clean Air Act obligation to take action on State submittals of revisions to state implementation plans. The intended effect of the limited approval and limited disapproval action is to update the applicable state implementation plan with current State rules with respect to permitting, and to set the stage for remedying deficiencies in the permitting rules with respect to certain new or revised national ambient air quality standards. This limited disapproval action would not trigger sanctions under section 179 of the Clean Air Act but does trigger an obligation on EPA to promulgate a Federal Implementation Plan unless the State of Nevada corrects the deficiencies, and EPA approves the related plan revisions, within two years of the final action. SUMMARY: Effective Date: This rule is effective on October 29, 2012. Docket: EPA has established docket number EPA–R09–OAR–2012–0141 for this action. The index to the docket for this action is available electronically at www.regulations.gov and in hard copy at EPA Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, California. While all documents in the docket are listed in the index, some information may be publicly available only at the hard copy location (e.g., copyrighted material), and some may not be publicly available at either location (e.g., CBI). To inspect the hard copy materials, please schedule an appointment during normal business hours with the contact listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Yannayon, EPA Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street (AIR–3), San Francisco, CA 94105, phone number (415) 972–3534, fax number (415) 947– 3579, or by email at yannayon.laura@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document, the terms ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us,’’ and ‘‘our’’ refer to EPA. DATES: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Table of Contents I. Proposed Action A. Summary of Proposed Action and Description of SIP Submittals B. Resolution of Prior Deficiencies C. New Deficiencies II. Public Comment on Proposed Action III. Final Action IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews I. Proposed Action A. Summary of Proposed Action and Description of SIP Submittals On June 28, 2012 (77 FR 38557), under section 110(k) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or ‘‘Act’’), EPA proposed a limited approval and limited 59321 disapproval of revisions to the Nevada State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions, which were submitted by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) on January 24, 2011, include certain new or amended State rules [i.e., certain sections of Nevada Administrative Code (NAC)] that govern applications for, and issuance of, permits for stationary sources [a process referred to herein as ‘‘New Source Review’’ (NSR) and rules referred to herein as ‘‘NSR rules’’].1 NDEP’s January 24, 2011 submittal also includes a rescission of one definition from the existing SIP (the definition of ‘‘special mobile equipment’’). As described in our June 28, 2012 proposed rule (77 FR at 38557), on November 9, 2011, NDEP amended the January 24, 2011 submittal by replacing an NSR rule (NAC 445B.3457) that had been submitted on January 24, 2011 as a temporary regulation with the version of the rule that had been adopted by the State Environmental Commission (SEC) as a permanent regulation. On May 21, 2012, NDEP further amended the January 24, 2011 submittal by submitting a small set of additional NSR-related rules (and one statutory definition), certain clarifications concerning the previously-submitted NSR rules, and documentation supporting the selection of emissionsbased thresholds for triggering the public notice requirements for draft permits for certain source modifications. Table 1 below lists the rules (and one statutory definition) that were submitted by NDEP on January 24, 2011, November 9, 2011, and May 21, 2012 and on which EPA is taking final limited approval and limited disapproval action in this document. TABLE 1—SUBMITTED RULES (AND STATUTORY DEFINITION) GOVERNING NSR FOR STATIONARY SOURCES UNDER NDEP JURISDICTION tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Submitted rule NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC 445B.003 ...................... 445B.0035 .................... 445B.007 ...................... 445B.013 ...................... 445B.014 ...................... 445B.016 ...................... 445B.019 ...................... 445B.035 ...................... 445B.036 ...................... 445B.037 ...................... 445B.038 ...................... 445B.0423 .................... 445B.044 ...................... Title ‘‘Adjacent properties’’ defined ...................................................................... ‘‘Administrative revision to a Class I operating permit’’ defined .................. ‘‘Affected state’’ defined ............................................................................... ‘‘Allowable emissions’’ defined .................................................................... ‘‘Alteration’’ defined ...................................................................................... ‘‘Alternative operating scenarios’’ defined ................................................... ‘‘Applicable requirement’’ defined ................................................................ ‘‘Class I–B application’’ defined ................................................................... ‘‘Class I source’’ defined .............................................................................. ‘‘Class II source’’ defined ............................................................................. ‘‘Class III source’’ defined ............................................................................ ‘‘Commence’’ defined ................................................................................... ‘‘Construction’’ defined ................................................................................. 1 We note that the stationary source permitting rules that are the subject of today’s final rule are not intended to satisfy the requirements for pre- VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:28 Sep 26, 2012 Adoption date Jkt 226001 construction review and permitting of major sources or major modifications under part C (‘‘Prevention of Significant Deterioration of air PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 11/03/93 08/19/04 11/03/93 10/04/05 10/03/95 10/03/95 06/17/10 10/03/95 08/19/04 06/17/10 06/17/10 03/18/08 10/04/05 .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... Submittal date 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 05/21/12 01/24/11 quality’’) or part D (‘‘Plan requirements for nonattainment areas’’) of title I of the Clean Air Act. E:\FR\FM\27SER1.SGM 27SER1 59322 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 188 / Thursday, September 27, 2012 / Rules and Regulations TABLE 1—SUBMITTED RULES (AND STATUTORY DEFINITION) GOVERNING NSR FOR STATIONARY SOURCES UNDER NDEP JURISDICTION—Continued Submitted rule NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NRS NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC 445B.046 ...................... 445B.054 ...................... 445B.064 ...................... 445B.066 ...................... 445B.068 ...................... 445B.069 ...................... 445B.070 ...................... 445B.082 ...................... 445B.083 ...................... 445B.087 ...................... 445B.093 ...................... 445B.094 ...................... 445B.0945 .................... 445B.099 ...................... 445B.104 ...................... 485.050 ......................... 445B.107 ...................... 445B.108 ...................... 445B.117 ...................... 445B.123 ...................... 445B.124 ...................... 445B.1345 .................... 445B.138 ...................... 445B.142 ...................... 445B.147 ...................... 445B.154 ...................... 445B.156 ...................... 445B.157 ...................... 445B.179 ...................... 445B.187 ...................... 445B.194 ...................... 445B.200 ...................... 445B.287 ...................... NAC 445B.287(2) .................. NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC 445B.288 445B.295 445B.297 445B.298 445B.305 445B.308 ...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... NAC 445B.310 ...................... NAC 445B.311 ...................... NAC NAC NAC NAC 445B.313 ...................... 445B.3135 .................... 445B.314 ...................... 445B.315 ...................... NAC 445B.318 ...................... NAC 445B.319 ...................... NAC 445B.325 ...................... tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES NAC NAC NAC NAC 445B.331 ...................... 445B.3361 .................... 445B.3363 .................... 445B.33637 .................. NAC 445B.3364 .................... NAC 445B.3365 .................... NAC 445B.33656 .................. NAC 445B.3366 .................... NAC 445B.3368 .................... VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:28 Sep 26, 2012 Submittal date Title Adoption date ‘‘Contiguous property’’ defined .................................................................... ‘‘Dispersion technique’’ defined ................................................................... ‘‘Excessive concentration’’ defined .............................................................. ‘‘Existing stationary source’’ defined ............................................................ ‘‘Facility’’ defined .......................................................................................... ‘‘Federally enforceable’’ defined .................................................................. ‘‘Federally enforceable emissions cap’’ defined .......................................... ‘‘General permit’’ defined ............................................................................. ‘‘Good engineering practice stack height’’ defined ...................................... ‘‘Increment’’ defined ..................................................................................... ‘‘Major modification’’ defined ........................................................................ ‘‘Major source’’ defined ................................................................................ ‘‘Major stationary source’’ defined ............................................................... ‘‘Modification’’ defined .................................................................................. ‘‘Motor vehicle’’ defined ............................................................................... ‘‘Motor vehicle’’ defined ............................................................................... ‘‘Nearby’’ defined ......................................................................................... ‘‘New stationary source’’ defined ................................................................. ‘‘Offset’’ defined ........................................................................................... ‘‘Operating permit’’ defined .......................................................................... ‘‘Operating permit to construct’’ defined ...................................................... ‘‘Plantwide applicability limitation’’ defined .................................................. ‘‘Potential to emit’’ defined ........................................................................... ‘‘Prevention of significant deterioration of air quality’’ defined .................... ‘‘Program’’ defined ....................................................................................... ‘‘Renewal of an operating permit’’ defined .................................................. ‘‘Responsible official’’ defined ...................................................................... ‘‘Revision of an operating permit’’ defined .................................................. ‘‘Special mobile equipment’’ defined ........................................................... ‘‘Stationary source’’ defined ......................................................................... ‘‘Temporary source’’ defined ........................................................................ ‘‘Violation’’ defined ....................................................................................... Operating permits: General requirements; exception; restriction on transfers. [Provision addressing the operating permit requirements for certain types of Class I sources]. Operating permits: Exemptions from requirements; insignificant activities Application: General requirements .............................................................. Application: Submission; certification; additional information ...................... Application: Official date of submittal .......................................................... Operating permits: Imposition of more stringent standards for emissions .. Prerequisites and conditions for issuance of certain operating permits; compliance with applicable state implementation plan. Environmental evaluation: Applicable sources and other subjects; exemption. Environmental evaluation: Contents; consideration of good engineering practice stack height. Method for determining heat input: Class I sources ................................... Method for determining heat input: Class II sources .................................. Method for determining heat input: Class III sources ................................. Contents of operating permits: Exception for operating permits to construct; required conditions. Operating permits: Requirement for each source; form of application; issuance or denial; posting. Operating permits: Administrative amendment ........................................... Operating permits: Termination, reopening and revision, revision, or revocation and reissuance. Request for change of location of emission unit ......................................... General requirements .................................................................................. Operating permit to construct: Application .................................................. Operating permit to construct for approval of plantwide applicability limitation: Application. Operating permit to construct: Action by Director on application; notice; public comment and hearing. Operating permit to construct: Contents; noncompliance with conditions .. Operating permit to construct for approval of plantwide applicability limitation: Contents; noncompliance with conditions. Expiration and extension of operating permit to construct; expiration and renewal of plantwide applicability limitation. Additional requirements for application; exception ...................................... 09/16/76 .................... 10/04/05 .................... 10/04/05 .................... 10/03/95 .................... 10/03/95 .................... 03/18/08 .................... 11/03/93 .................... 10/03/95 .................... 10/04/05 .................... 11/03/93 .................... 08/19/04 .................... 05/10/01 .................... 08/19/04 .................... 10/03/95 .................... 05/10/01 .................... As amended in 2003 10/04/05 .................... 10/03/95 .................... 10/03/95 .................... 06/17/10 .................... 11/19/02 .................... 06/17/10 .................... 10/05/10 .................... 11/03/93 .................... 11/03/93 .................... 11/03/93 .................... 06/17/10 .................... 08/19/04 .................... 10/05/10 (repealed) ... 10/05/10 .................... 05/10/01 .................... 11/03/93 .................... 06/17/10 .................... 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 05/21/12 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 05/21/12 01/24/11 06/17/10 .................... 05/21/12 03/18/08 09/06/06 03/08/06 06/17/10 06/17/10 03/18/08 .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 09/06/06 .................... 01/24/11 10/05/10 .................... 01/24/11 10/05/10 11/19/02 11/19/02 03/08/06 .................... .................... .................... .................... 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 03/08/06 .................... 01/24/11 08/19/04 .................... 06/17/10 .................... 01/24/1 01/24/1 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27SER1.SGM 09/06/06 06/17/10 12/09/09 08/19/04 .................... .................... .................... .................... 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 12/09/09 .................... 01/24/11 03/08/06 .................... 03/08/06 .................... 01/24/11 01/24/11 09/06/06 .................... 01/24/11 12/09/09 .................... 01/24/11 27SER1 59323 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 188 / Thursday, September 27, 2012 / Rules and Regulations TABLE 1—SUBMITTED RULES (AND STATUTORY DEFINITION) GOVERNING NSR FOR STATIONARY SOURCES UNDER NDEP JURISDICTION—Continued Submittal date Submitted rule Title Adoption date NAC 445B.3375 .................... NAC 445B.3395 .................... Class I–B application: Filing requirement .................................................... Action by Director on application; notice; public comment and hearing; objection by Administrator; expiration of permit. Prerequisites to issuance, revision or renewal of permit ............................ Certain changes authorized without revision of permit; notification of authorized changes. Minor revision of permit ............................................................................... Significant revision of permit ........................................................................ Administrative revision of permit to incorporate conditions of certain permits to construct. Renewal of permit ........................................................................................ Class I general permit .................................................................................. Application: General requirements .............................................................. Action by Director on application; notice; public comment and hearing; expiration of permit. Required contents of permit ........................................................................ Application for revision ................................................................................. Renewal of permit ........................................................................................ Class II general permit ................................................................................. Application: General requirements .............................................................. Action by Director on application; expiration of permit ................................ Required contents of permit ........................................................................ Application for revision ................................................................................. Renewal of permit ........................................................................................ 09/06/06 .................... 03/18/08 .................... 01/24/11 01/24/1 03/18/08 .................... 10/04/05 .................... 01/24/1 01/24/11 08/19/04 .................... 11/19/02 .................... 09/06/06 .................... 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 11/12/08 11/19/02 03/08/06 10/05/11 .................... .................... .................... .................... 01/24/11 05/21/12 01/24/11 11/09/11 10/03/95 10/04/05 11/12/08 03/18/08 09/06/06 09/06/06 09/06/06 09/18/01 11/12/08 .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 01/24/11 NAC 445B.340 ...................... NAC 445B.342 ...................... NAC 445B.3425 .................... NAC 445B.344 ...................... NAC 445B.3441 .................... NAC NAC NAC NAC 445B.3443 445B.3447 445B.3453 445B.3457 .................... .................... .................... .................... NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC 445B.346 ...................... 445B.3465 .................... 445B.3473 .................... 445B.3477 .................... 445B.3485 .................... 445B.3487 .................... 445B.3489 .................... 445B.3493 .................... 445B.3497 .................... In our proposed rule (77 FR 38557, at 38559), we discussed the regulatory history of the Nevada SIP and identified the existing Nevada SIP rules governing NSR for stationary sources under NDEP jurisdiction (see table 2). TABLE 2—EXISTING SIP RULES GOVERNING NSR FOR STATIONARY SOURCES UNDER NDEP JURISDICTION Fed. Reg. citation and EPA approval date tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Nevada Air Quality Regulations (NAQR) or Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) NAQR article 1.36—Commenced ..................................................................................................................... NAQR article 1.42—Construction ..................................................................................................................... NAQR article 1.43—Contiguous property ......................................................................................................... NAQR article 1.72—Existing facility .................................................................................................................. NAQR article 1.104—Major stationary source .................................................................................................. NAQR article 1.109—Modification .................................................................................................................... NAQR article 1.111—Motor vehicle .................................................................................................................. NAC 445.559—‘‘Operating permit’’ defined ...................................................................................................... NAQR article 1.182—Special mobile equipment .............................................................................................. NAQR article 1.187—Stationary source ........................................................................................................... NAC 445.649—‘‘Violation’’ defined ................................................................................................................... NAQR article 3.1.6 [‘‘Application forms for requesting the issuance of either a registration certificate or an operating permit can be obtained from the Director.’’). NAC 445.704 Registration certificates and operating permits required ........................................................... NAC 445.705 Exemptions ................................................................................................................................. NAC 445.706(1) Application date; payment of fees ......................................................................................... NAC 445.707 Registration certificates: Prerequisite; application; fee; issuance, denial; expiration ................ NAC 445.712 Operating permits: Prerequisite; application; fee; issuance, denial; posting ............................. NAC 445.713 Operating permits: Renewal ...................................................................................................... NAC 445.714 Operating permits: Replacement of lost or damaged permits ................................................... NAC 445.715 Operating permits: Revocation .................................................................................................. NAC 445.716 Operating permits: Change of location ...................................................................................... NAQR article 13.1 (‘‘General Provisions for the Review of New Sources’’), subsection 13.1.3(1) ................. NAQR article 13.1 (‘‘General Provisions for the Review of New Sources’’), subsections 13.1.4, 13.1.5, 13.1.6, and 13.1.7. NAQR article 13.2 [applicability thresholds for environmental evaluations (EEs)], subsections 13.2.3 and 13.2.4. NAQR article 13.3 [content requirements for EEs], subsection 13.3.1, 13.3.1.1, 13.3.1.2.2 ........................... 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 49 43 43 49 43 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 36932; (August 21, 1978). 36932; (August 21, 1978). 36932; (August 21, 1978). 36932; (August 21, 1978). 36932; (August 21, 1978). 36932; (August 21, 1978). 36932; (August 21, 1978). 11626; (March 27, 1984). 36932; (August 21, 1978). 36932; (August 21, 1978). 11626; (March 27, 1984). 1341; (January 9, 1978). 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 46 40 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 11626; 11626; 11626; 11626; 11626; 11626; 11626; 11626; 11626; 21758; 13306; (March 27, 1984). (March 27, 1984). (March 27, 1984). (March 27, 1984). (March 27, 1984). (March 27, 1984). (March 27, 1984). (March 27, 1984). (March 27, 1984). (April 14, 1981). (March 26, 1975). 47 FR 27070; (June 23, 1982). 47 FR 27070; (June 23, 1982). 2 NDEP’s NSR SIP retains certain nonattainment NSR provisions including the definition of the term, ‘‘lowest achievable emission rate’’ (LAER), and NAQR article 13.1.3(2) in the SIP. NAQR article 13.1.1 establishes an environmental evaluation (EE) requirement, and NAQR article 13.1.3(2) establishes the LAER requirement. LAER is defined to apply to applicants who are required to submit EEs, and such applicants are identified by emissions-based threshold values in article 13.2, 13.2.1, and 13.2.2, submitted on July 24, 1979 and approved on June 23, 1982 (47 FR 27070). Thus, the existing SIP definition for LAER, NAQR articles 13.1.1, 13.2, 13.2.1, and 13.2.2 must be retained in the SIP to properly interpret and apply the major source nonattainment requirements in NAQR article 13.1.3(2). VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:28 Sep 26, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27SER1.SGM 27SER1 59324 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 188 / Thursday, September 27, 2012 / Rules and Regulations tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES We also described the previous version of the State’s NSR rules that we disapproved. See 73 FR 20536; (April 16, 2008). Our 2008 final disapproval of the previous version of the NSR rules provides the context for this rulemaking in that our evaluation of the resubmitted NSR rules focused on changes the State had made in response to the findings in our 2008 final rule. As discussed further below, in our proposed rule, we found that the State had adequately addressed all of the previously-identified deficiencies in the NSR rules but new deficiencies related to the new or revised PM2.5 and Pb national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) prevent us from proposing a full approval of the rules. Therefore, we proposed a limited approval and limited disapproval of the submitted NSR rules. We did so based also on our finding that, while the rules did not meet all of the applicable requirements, the rules would represent an overall strengthening of SIP by clarifying and enhancing the NSR permitting requirements. B. Resolution of Prior Deficiencies In our June 28, 2012 proposed rule, we found that State had adopted rule revisions or provided sufficient explanation and documentation to fully address the 10 specific deficiencies that we found in the rules as set forth in our April 2008 final rule. First, we concluded that new or amended rules submitted for approval, including NAC 445B.0423 (‘‘Commence’’ defined), NAC 445B.069 (‘‘Federally enforceable’’ defined), NAC 445B.287, subsection (2) (Provision addressing the operating permit requirements for certain types of Class I sources), NRS 485.050 (‘‘Motor vehicle’’ defined), and NAC 445B.083 (‘‘Good engineering practice stack height’’ defined) adequately addressed the deficiencies related to the use of undefined terms or incorrect citations, the reliance on rules or statutory provisions that had not been submitted for approval as part of the SIP, or the confusion caused by submittal of multiple versions of the same rule. Second, we concluded that NAC 445B.138 (‘‘Potential to emit’’ defined), as amended, adequately addressed the deficiency in this definition related to the limits that qualify for treatment as part of a stationary source’s design for the purposes of determining its potential to emit. Third, by amending NAC 445B.187 (‘‘Stationary source’’ defined) to delete the exclusion for ‘‘special mobile equipment,’’ the State Environmental Commission (SEC) adequately VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:28 Sep 26, 2012 Jkt 226001 addressed the deficiency related to the necessary breadth of the definition of ‘‘stationary source’’ for NSR purposes. Fourth, we concluded that amendments to NAC 445B.313 (Method for determining heat input: Class I sources3) adequately addressed the deficiency related to the use of maximum heat input for applicability determination purposes with respect to combustion sources. Fifth, we concluded, based on NDEP’s explanation, that NAC 445B.331 (‘‘Request for change of location of emission unit’’) need not be amended to address the deficiency that we had identified previously. Sixth, we concluded that amendments to NAC 445B.3477 (‘‘Class II general permit’’) were adequate to resolve the deficiency related to public participation requirements for issuing such permits, and that, based on NDEP’s explanation, no further amendments in the rule were necessary. Seventh, we concluded that amendments to NAC 445B.311 (‘‘Environmental evaluation: Required information’’) adequately addressed the deficiency related to EPA approval for the use of a modification of, or substitution for, an EPA-approved model specified in appendix W of 40 CFR part 51. Eighth, we concluded that amendments to NAC 445B.3457 (‘‘Action by Director on application; notice; public comment and hearing; expiration of permit’’) adequately addressed the deficiencies related to public review of new or modified class II sources, notification to the air pollution control agencies for Washoe County or Clark County for class II sources proposed to be constructed or modified in Washoe County or Clark County, respectively, and public participation for new or modified sources of lead with potentials to emit 5 tons per year or more. In so concluding, we found that the emissionbased thresholds that the SEC has established in NAC 445B.3457 to 3 EPA generally refers to stationary sources with potentials to emit 100 tons per year or more of criteria pollutants (those for which national ambient air quality standards have been promulgated, such as, e.g., ozone, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter) as ‘‘major sources’’ and such sources with potentials to emit less than 100 tons per year as ‘‘minor sources.’’ Generally, speaking, the NSR program adopted by the Nevada SEC relies on the term ‘‘class I’’ sources to refer to ‘‘major sources’’ and ‘‘class II’’ and ‘‘class III’’ sources to refer to ‘‘minor sources.’’ In Nevada’s NSR program, generally speaking, ‘‘class III’’ sources are nonexempt sources with potentials to emit of less than 5 tons per year of criteria pollutants, while ‘‘class II’’ sources are those sources that are covered under the NSR rules but that are neither ‘‘class I’’ or ‘‘class III’’ sources. PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 identify class II permit revisions that are subject to the public participation requirement were acceptable under 40 CFR 51.161 (‘‘Public availability of information’’) because we believed that the emissions-based thresholds represented well-defined objective criteria and because we found that the thresholds established in NAC 445B.3457 were reasonably calculated to exclude from mandatory public participation only less environmentally significant sources and modifications. In addition, with respect to public participation associated with permits for new class II sources and for class II modifications, we noted that the SEC also revised NAC 445B.3457 to provide for notification to the public through means (a state Web site and mailing list) other than through the traditional newspaper notice. We concluded that the requirement to provide the required notice by ‘‘prominent advertisement’’ in 40 CFR 51.161(b)(3) for new or modified minor sources (other than synthetic minor sources) is media neutral and can be met by means other than, or in combination with, the traditional newspaper notice.4 See Memorandum dated April 17, 2012 from Janet McCabe, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator, EPA Office of Air and Radiation, to Regional Administrators, Regions 1–10, titled ‘‘Minor New Source Review Program Public Notice Requirements under 40 CFR 51.161(b)(3).’’ With respect to NAC 445B.3457, we concluded that NDEP’s provision for notification through an Internet Web site designed to give general public notice and through a mailing list developed to include individuals that have requested to be included on such a list, with one exception, satisfied the requirement to provide the public with notice through ‘‘prominent advertisement’’ in the area affected. We believed that notification of proposed permit actions for one category of sources, synthetic minor sources, i.e., sources that have taken enforceable limitations to restrict their potential to emit below major source thresholds, must be made through traditional means of notification (i.e., newspaper notice) and preferably, should be made through traditional and electronic means on the grounds that 4 As noted in footnote 3, above, ‘‘minor sources’’ are sources that have the potential to emit regulated NSR pollutants in amounts that are less than the applicable major source thresholds. Synthetic minor sources are those sources that have the potential to emit regulated NSR pollutants at or above the major source thresholds, but that have taken enforceable limitations to restrict their potential to emit below such thresholds. E:\FR\FM\27SER1.SGM 27SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 188 / Thursday, September 27, 2012 / Rules and Regulations tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES such sources should be treated for public participation purposes as major sources for which such notice is required. See 40 CFR 51.166(q)(2)(iii). While NAC 445B.3457 does not provide for traditional newspaper notice of class II sources that constitute synthetic minor sources, we concluded that the deficiency in Nevada’s public notice requirements with respect to synthetic minor sources was not significant due to the limited potential number of synthetic minor sources that might not be subject to traditional (newspaper) notice under the State’s NSR rules. Nonetheless, we recommended that the SEC amend the public notice regulations to ensure that the general public is notified of new synthetic minor sources by traditional (newspaper) means, at a minimum, or, preferably, in combination with electronic means. Ninth, we concluded that the deficiencies in the affirmative defense provision in NAC 445B.326 (‘‘Operating permits: Assertion of emergency as affirmative defense to action for noncompliance’’) were moot for the purposes of this rulemaking because NDEP did not include NAC 445B.326 in the revise sets of NSR rules submitted to EPA for action as a SIP revision. Lastly, we concluded that the amendments to NAC 445B.308 (‘‘Prerequisites and conditions for issuance of certain operating permits; compliance with applicable state implementation plan’’) adequately addressed the deficiencies by appropriately limiting the Director’s discretion to approve any permit for any source where the degree of emission limitation required is affected by that amount of the stack height as exceeds good engineering practice stack height or any other dispersion technique. In conclusion, based on our point-bypoint evaluation of the previous deficiencies in the previously-submitted NSR rules, we found that Nevada had adequately addressed all of the previously-identified deficiencies by submittal of appropriately amended rules and supporting documentation. Please see our June 28, 2012 proposed rule at pages 38560 to 38563 for additional discussion of our evaluation and conclusions concerning the resolution of the previously-identified deficiencies in the NSR rules. C. New Deficiencies While we believed that Nevada had adequately addressed the previouslyidentified deficiencies in the NSR rules, we found in our June 28, 2012 proposed rule that the State’s NSR rules fail to address certain new requirements that VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:28 Sep 26, 2012 Jkt 226001 were not in effect in 2008 when EPA last took action on them. Under 40 CFR 51.160, in connection with NSR, each SIP must set forth legally enforceable procedures that enable the State or local agency to determine whether the construction or modification of a facility, building, structure or installation or combination of these will result in, among other impacts, interference with attainment or maintenance of a national standard in the state in which the proposed source (or modification) is located or in a neighboring State. In our June 28, 2012 proposed rule, we concluded that the NSR rules did not meet the requirements of 40 CFR 51.160 with respect to the PM2.5 NAAQS and the lead (Pb) NAAQS. With respect to PM2.5, we recognized that NDEP had submitted ‘‘infrastructure’’ SIPs 5 to address the PM2.5 NAAQS and that, in those SIPs, NDEP indicated that NSR requirements for the PM2.5 NAAQS were to be met by evaluating new and modified sources for compliance with the PM10 standard. At the time these infrastructure SIPs were submitted, EPA’s policy allowed States to permit new or modified PM2.5 sources using the PM10 NSR program requirements as a surrogate for PM2.5. We also recognized that we did not take timely action on the PM2.5 ‘‘infrastructure’’ SIP submittals, and, as a result of the passage of time, the ‘‘surrogate’’ policy has lapsed (since May 16, 2011). As a result, States must now evaluate PM2.5 emissions from new or modified sources directly to determine whether such sources would violate the 24-hour (35 mg/m3) or annual (15 mg/m3) PM2.5 standards. See 40 CFR 51.166(a)(6)(i) and 73 FR 28321, at 28344; (May 16, 2008). The submitted NSR rules evaluated herein do not yet address PM2.5, and given the now current requirements for PM2.5 and the lapse of the surrogate policy, we concluded in our proposed rule that we cannot now fully approve the submitted NSR rules. With respect to lead (Pb), we recognized that NDEP submitted an infrastructure SIP on October 12, 2011 to address the 2008 Pb NAAQS and that we have not yet taken action on it. Furthermore, we recognize that, at the time NDEP submitted the Pb ‘‘infrastructure’’ SIP, the deadline for States to submit the necessary NSR5 ‘‘Infrastructure’’ SIPs refer to SIPs submitted in response to EPA’s promulgation of a new or revised NAAQS and include provisions necessary to comply with the SIP content requirements set forth in CAA section 110(a)(2), other than those arising from designation of any area within a state as ‘‘nonattainment’’ for the new or amended NAAQS. PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 59325 related changes to address the 2008 Pb NAAQS had not yet passed. Now, however, with the passage of time, the deadline for such NSR-related changes has passed, and we must evaluate the submitted NSR requirements against the now-current NSR requirements. Thus, similar to the approach we are taking for PM2.5, we find that the submitted NSR rules do not address the new rolling 3month average Pb NAAQS (0.15 mg/m3) and thus we concluded that we cannot now fully approve the submitted NSR rules. See 73 FR 66964, 67034–67041; (November 12, 2008). Lastly, we concluded in our proposed rule that the State Environmental Commission must revise the NSR rules to ensure protection of the PM2.5 and Pb NAAQS in the issuance of permits for new or modified sources or EPA must promulgate a FIP within two years of final action. For more information about our evaluation concerning the new deficiencies, please see the June 28, 2012 proposed rule at pages 38563– 38564. II. Public Comment on Proposed Action EPA’s proposed action provided a 30day public comment period. During this period, we received one comment letter, a letter from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP), dated July 27, 2012. In the July 27, 2012 letter, NDEP expresses general support for EPA’s limited approval of the updated NSR rules noting that it results in a significant update of the permitting provisions in Nevada applicable SIP. EPA appreciates NDEP’s significant efforts to fully address the deficiencies EPA identified in the previous submittals. III. Final Action No comments were submitted that change our assessment of the rules as described in our proposed action. Therefore, pursuant to sections 110(k) and 301(a) of the Clean Air Act, and for the reasons provided above and in our proposed rule, EPA is finalizing a limited approval and limited disapproval of revisions to the Nevada SIP that govern applications for, and issuance of, permits for stationary sources under the jurisdiction of the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, excluding review and permitting of major sources and major modifications under parts C and D of title I of the Clean Air Act. Specifically, EPA is finalizing limited approval and limited disapproval of the new or amended sections of the Nevada Administrative Code (and one section of the Nevada Revised Statutes) listed in E:\FR\FM\27SER1.SGM 27SER1 59326 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 188 / Thursday, September 27, 2012 / Rules and Regulations table 1 above as a revision to the Nevada SIP. EPA is taking this action because, although we find that the new or amended rules meet most of the applicable requirements for such NSR programs and that the SIP revisions improve the existing SIP, we have also found certain deficiencies that prevent full approval. Namely, the submitted NSR rules do not address the new or revised national ambient air quality standards for PM2.5 and lead (Pb) and must be revised accordingly. The intended effect of this limited approval and limited disapproval action is to update the applicable state implementation plan with current State rules with respect to permitting,6 and to set the stage for remedying deficiencies in the permitting rules with respect to new or revised national ambient air quality standards for PM2.5 and Pb. This limited disapproval action does not trigger mandatory sanctions under section 179 of the Clean Air Act because sanctions apply to nonattainment areas and no areas within the State of Nevada have been designated as nonattainment for the national PM2.5 or Pb standards. However, this limited disapproval action does trigger an obligation on EPA to promulgate a Federal Implementation Plan unless the State of Nevada corrects the deficiencies, and EPA approves the related plan revisions within two years of this final action. IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews A. Executive Order 12988, Regulatory Planning and Review The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted this regulatory action from Executive Order 128665, entitled ‘‘Regulatory Planning and Review.’’ tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES B. Paperwork Reduction Act This action does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). C. Regulatory Reduction Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) generally requires an agency to conduct a regulatory flexibility analysis of any rule subject to notice and comment rulemaking requirements unless the agency certifies that the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Small entities include small businesses, 6 Final approval of the rules (and statutory provision) in table 1 supersedes the rules listed in table 2, above, in the existing Nevada SIP. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:28 Sep 26, 2012 Jkt 226001 small not-for-profit enterprises, and small governmental jurisdictions. This rule will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities because SIP approvals or disapprovals under section 110 of the Clean Air Act do not create any new requirements but simply approve or disapprove requirements that the State is already imposing. Therefore, because this limited approval/limited disapproval action does not create any new requirements, I certify that this action will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Moreover, due to the nature of the Federal-State relationship under the Clean Air Act, preparation of flexibility analysis would constitute Federal inquiry into the economic reasonableness of State action. The Clean Air Act forbids EPA to base its actions concerning SIPs on such grounds. Union Electric Co., v. U.S. EPA, 427 U.S. 246, 255–66 (1976); 42 U.S.C. 7410(a)(2). D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Under section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (‘‘Unfunded Mandates Act’’), signed into law on March 22, 1995, EPA must prepare a budgetary impact statement to accompany any proposed or final rule that includes a Federal mandate that may result in estimated costs to State, local, or tribal governments in the aggregate; or to the private sector, of $100 million or more. Under section 205, EPA must select the most costeffective and least burdensome alternative that achieves the objectives of the rule and is consistent with statutory requirements. Section 203 requires EPA to establish a plan for informing and advising any small governments that may be significantly or uniquely impacted by the rule. EPA has determined that this limited approval/limited disapproval action does not include a Federal mandate that may result in estimated costs of $100 million or more to either State, local, or tribal governments in the aggregate, or to the private sector. This Federal action takes a limited approval/limited disapproval action on pre-existing requirements under State or local law, and imposes no new requirements. Accordingly, no additional costs to State, local, or tribal governments, or to the private sector, result from this action. E. Executive Order 13132, Federalism Federalism (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999) revokes and replaces Executive Orders 12612 (Federalism) and 12875 (Enhancing the Intergovernmental PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Partnership). Executive Order 13132 requires EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure ‘‘meaningful and timely input by State and local officials in the development of regulatory policies that have federalism implications.’’ ‘‘Policies that have federalism implications’’ is defined in the Executive Order to include regulations that have ‘‘substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.’’ Under Executive Order 13132, EPA may not issue a regulation that has federalism implications, that imposes substantial direct compliance costs, and that is not required by statute, unless the Federal government provides the funds necessary to pay the direct compliance costs incurred by State and local governments, or EPA consults with State and local officials early in the process of developing the proposed regulation. EPA also may not issue a regulation that has federalism implications and that preempts State law unless the Agency consults with State and local officials early in the process of developing the proposed regulation. This rule will not have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government, as specified in Executive Order 13132, because it merely takes a limited approval/limited disapproval action on State rules implementing a Federal standard, and does not alter the relationship or the distribution of power and responsibilities established in the Clean Air Act. Thus, the requirements of section 6 of the Executive Order do not apply to this rule. F. Executive Order 13175, Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments Executive Order 13175, entitled ‘‘Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments’’ (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), requires EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure ‘‘meaningful and timely input by tribal officials in the development of regulatory policies that have tribal implications.’’ This rule does not have tribal implications, as specified in Executive Order 13175. It will not have substantial direct effects on tribal governments, on the relationship between the Federal government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the E:\FR\FM\27SER1.SGM 27SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 188 / Thursday, September 27, 2012 / Rules and Regulations Federal government and Indian tribes. Thus, Executive Order 13175 does not apply to this rule. G. Executive Order 13045, Protection of Children From Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks EPA interprets Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997) as applying only to those regulatory actions that concern health or safety risks, such that the analysis required under section 5–501 of the Executive Order has the potential to influence the regulation. This rule is not subject to Executive Order 13045, because it takes a limited approval/limited disapproval action on State rules implementing a Federal standard. H. Executive Order 13211, Actions That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use This rule is not subject to Executive Order 13211, ‘‘Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use’’ (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001) because it is not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act Section 12 of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995 requires Federal agencies to evaluate existing technical standards when developing a new regulation. To comply with NTTAA, EPA must consider and use ‘‘voluntary consensus standards’’ (VCS) if available and applicable when developing programs and policies unless doing so would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. EPA believes that VCS are inapplicable to this action. Today’s action does not require the public to perform activities conducive to the use of VCS. J. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Population Executive Order (EO) 12898 (59 FR 7629 (Feb. 16, 1994)) establishes federal executive policy on environmental justice. Its main provision directs federal agencies, to the greatest extent practicable and permitted by law, to make environmental justice part of their mission by identifying and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of their programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income populations in the United States. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:28 Sep 26, 2012 Jkt 226001 EPA lacks the discretionary authority to address environmental justice in this rulemaking. In reviewing SIP submissions, EPA’s role is to approve or disapprove state choices, based on the criteria of the Clean Air Act. Accordingly, this action merely takes a limited approval/limited disapproval action on certain State requirements for inclusion into the SIP under section 110 of the Clean Air Act and will not in-andof itself create any new requirements. Accordingly, it 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. K. Congressional Review Act The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. EPA will submit a report containing this rule 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. section 804(2). L. Petitions for Judicial Review 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 November 26, 2012. Filing a petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect the finality of this rule for the purposes of judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings to enforce its requirements (see section 307(b)(2)). List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides. PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 59327 Dated: August 30, 2012. Jared Blumenfeld, Regional Administrator, Region IX. Therefore, 40 CFR Chapter I 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 DD—Nevada 2. Section 52.1470 in paragraph (c), Table 1 is amended by: ■ a. Adding new table entry titled ‘‘Nevada Revised Statutes, Title 43, Public Safety; Vehicles; Watercraft; Chapter 485, Motor Vehicles: Insurance and Financial Responsibility’’ at the beginning of the table; and under the new heading, adding an entry for ‘‘485.050’’; ■ b. Removing the entries for ‘‘Article 1.36,’’ ‘‘Article 1.42,’’ ‘‘Article 1.43,’’ ‘‘Article 1.72,’’ ‘‘Article 1.104,’’ ‘‘Article 1.109,’’ ‘‘Article 1.111,’’ ‘‘445.559,’’ ‘‘Article 1.182,’’ ‘‘Article 1.187,’’ ‘‘445.649,’’ ‘‘Article 3.1.6,’’ ‘‘445.704,’’ ‘‘445.705,’’ ‘‘445.706(1),’’ ‘‘445.707,’’ ‘‘445.712,’’, ‘‘445.713,’’ ‘‘445.714’’, ‘‘445.715,’’ ‘‘445.716,’’ ‘‘NAQR Article 13, subsection 13.1, paragraphs 13.1.4– 13.1.7,’’ and ‘‘NAQR Article 13, subsection 13.3’’; ■ c. Adding in numerical order entries for ‘‘445B.003,’’ ‘‘445B.0035,’’ ‘‘445B.007,’’ ‘‘445B.013,’’ ‘‘445B.014,’’ ‘‘445B.016, ‘‘445B.019,’’ ‘‘445B.035,’’ ‘‘445B.036,’’ ‘‘445B.037,’’ ‘‘445B.038,’’ ‘‘445B.0423,’’ ‘‘445B.044,’’ ‘‘445B.046,’’ ‘‘445B.054,’’ ‘‘445B.064,’’ ‘‘445B.066,’’ ‘‘445B.068,’’ ‘‘445B.069,’’ ‘‘445B.070,’’ ‘‘445B.082,’’ ‘‘445B.083,’’ ‘‘445B.087,’’ ‘‘445B.093,’’ ‘‘445B.094,’’ ‘‘445B.0945,’’ ‘‘445B.099,’’ ‘‘445B.104,’’ ‘‘445B.107,’’ ‘‘445B.108,’’ ‘‘445B.117,’’ ‘‘445B.123,’’ ‘‘445B.124,’’ ‘‘445B.1345,’’ ‘‘445B.138,’’ ‘‘445B.142,’’ ‘‘445B.147,’’ ‘‘445B.154,’’ ‘‘445B.156,’’ ‘‘445B.157,’’ ‘‘445B.187,’’ ‘‘445B.194,’’ and ‘‘445B.200,’’ under the heading for ‘‘Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 445B, Air Controls, Air Pollution; Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 445, Air Controls, Air Pollution; Nevada Air Quality Regulations— Definitions’’; ■ d. Removing the text heading ‘‘Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 445, Air Controls, Air Pollution; Nevada Air Quality Regulations—Registration Certificates and Operating Permits’’ and adding ‘‘Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 445B, Air Controls, Air Pollution—Operating Permits Generally’’, in its place; ■ e. Adding in numerical order under the newly revised heading, ‘‘Nevada ■ E:\FR\FM\27SER1.SGM 27SER1 59328 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 188 / Thursday, September 27, 2012 / Rules and Regulations Administrative Code, Chapter 445B, Air Controls, Air Pollution—Operating Permits Generally.’’ entries ‘‘445B.287, excluding paragraphs (1)(d) and (4)(b),’’ ‘‘445B.288,’’ ‘‘445B.295,’’ ‘‘445B.297, excluding subsection (2),’’ ‘‘445B.298,’’ ‘‘445B.305,’’ ‘‘445B.308, excluding paragraph (2)(d) and subsections (4), (5), and (10),’’ ‘‘445B.310,’’ ‘‘445B.311,’’ ‘‘445B.313,’’ ‘‘445B.3135,’’ ‘‘445B.314,’’ ‘‘445B.315,’’ ‘‘445B.318,’’ ‘‘445B.319, excluding paragraph (3)(b),’’ ‘‘445B.325, excluding subsections (1), (3), and (4),’’ ‘‘445B.331,’’ ‘‘445B.3361, excluding paragraph (1)(b) and subsections (6) and (7),’’ ‘‘445B.3363,’’ ‘‘445B.33637,’’ ‘‘445B.3364,’’ ‘‘445B.3365,’’ ‘‘445B.33656,’’ ‘‘445B.3366,’’ ‘‘445B.3368,’’ ‘‘445B.3375, excluding subsections (2) and (3),’’ ‘‘445B.3395, excluding subsections (13), (14), and (15),’’ ‘‘445B.340, excluding subsection (3),’’ ‘‘445B.342, excluding paragraph (3)(e),’’ ‘‘445B.3425,’’ ‘‘445B.344,’’ ‘‘445B.3441,’’ ‘‘445B.3443,’’ ‘‘445B.3447, excluding subsection (4),’’ ‘‘445B.3453, excluding subsection (3),’’ ‘‘445B.3457,’’ ‘‘445B.346, excluding subsection (6)’’ ‘‘445B.3465,’’ ‘‘445B.3473,’’ ‘‘445B.3477,’’ ‘‘445B.3485,’’ ‘‘445B.3487,’’ ‘‘445B.3489,’’ ‘‘445B.3493,’’ and ‘‘445B.3497’’; and ■ f. Revising the entries for ‘‘NAQR, Article 13, subsection 13.1, paragraph 13.1.3 [excluding 13.1.3(3)]’’ and ‘‘NAQR Article 13, subsection 13.2’’ under the heading, ‘‘Nevada Air Quality Regulations—Point Sources and Registration Certificates.’’ The additions and revisions read as follows: § 52.1470 * Identification of plan. * * (c) * * * * * TABLE 1—EPA-APPROVED NEVADA REGULATIONS AND STATUTES State citation State effective date Title/subject EPA approval date Additional explanation Nevada Revised Statutes, Title 43, Public Safety; Vehicles; Watercraft; Chapter 485, Motor Vehicles: Insurance and Financial Responsibility 485.050 ................................... ‘‘Motor vehicle’’ defined ....... 10/1/03 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. Submitted on 5/21/12. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 485.050 (Michie 2010). Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 445B, Air Controls, Air Pollution; Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 445, Air Controls, Air Pollution; Nevada Air Quality Regulations—Definitions * 12/13/93 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.0035 .............................. 09/24/04 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * * 445B.007 ................................ ‘‘Affected state’’ defined ....... * 12/13/93 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.013 ................................ ‘‘Allowable emissions’’ defined. * 10/31/05 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.014 ................................ 10/30/95 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.016 ................................ ‘‘Alternative operating scenarios’’ defined. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES * * * 445B.003 ................................ ‘‘Adjacent properties’’ defined. * 10/30/95 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.019 ................................ ‘‘Applicable requirement’’ defined. * 07/22/10 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:28 Sep 26, 2012 ‘‘Administrative revision to a Class I operating permit’’ defined. ‘‘Alteration’’ defined .............. Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27SER1.SGM * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. 27SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 188 / Thursday, September 27, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 59329 TABLE 1—EPA-APPROVED NEVADA REGULATIONS AND STATUTES—Continued State citation State effective date Title/subject EPA approval date Additional explanation * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * 10/30/95 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.036 ................................ ‘‘Class I source’’ defined ...... 09/24/04 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.037 ................................ ‘‘Class II source’’ defined ..... 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.038 ................................ ‘‘Class III source’’ defined .... 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * * 445B.0423 .............................. ‘‘Commence’’ defined ........... * 04/17/08 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 5/21/12. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.044 ................................ ‘‘Construction’’ defined ......... * 10/31/05 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.046 ................................ ‘‘Contiguous property’’ defined. 12/04/76 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.054 ................................ ‘‘Dispersion technique’’ defined. * 10/31/05 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.064 ................................ ‘‘Excessive concentration’’ defined. * 10/31/05 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.066 ................................ 10/30/95 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.068 ................................ ‘‘Facility’’ defined .................. * 10/30/95 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.069 ................................ ‘‘Federally enforceable’’ defined. 04/17/08 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.070 ................................ tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES * * * 445B.035 ................................ ‘‘Class I–B application’’ defined. ‘‘Federally enforceable emissions cap’’ defined. 12/13/93 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * * 445B.082 ................................ ‘‘General permit’’ defined ..... * 10/30/95 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:28 Sep 26, 2012 ‘‘Existing stationary source’’ defined. Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27SER1.SGM * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. 27SER1 59330 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 188 / Thursday, September 27, 2012 / Rules and Regulations TABLE 1—EPA-APPROVED NEVADA REGULATIONS AND STATUTES—Continued State effective date Title/subject 445B.083 ................................ EPA approval date Additional explanation 10/31/05 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.087 ................................ ‘‘Increment’’ defined ............. * 12/13/93 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.093 ................................ ‘‘Major modification’’ defined * 09/24/04 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.094 ................................ ‘‘Major source’’ defined ........ 06/01/01 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.0945 .............................. ‘‘Major stationary source’’ defined. 09/24/04 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.099 ................................ ‘‘Modification’’ defined .......... * 10/30/95 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.104 ................................ ‘‘Motor vehicle’’ defined ....... * 06/01/01 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.107 ................................ ‘‘Nearby’’ defined ................. * 10/31/05 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.108 ................................ ‘‘New stationary source’’ defined. * 10/30/95 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.117 ................................ ‘‘Offset’’ defined ................... * 10/30/95 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.123 ................................ ‘‘Operating permit’’ defined .. * 07/22/10 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.124 ................................ tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES State citation ‘‘Good engineering practice stack height’’ defined. 12/17/02 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * 07/22/10 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. ‘‘Operating permit to construct’’ defined. * * * 445B.1345 .............................. ‘‘Plantwide applicability limitation’’ defined. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:28 Sep 26, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27SER1.SGM * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. 27SER1 59331 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 188 / Thursday, September 27, 2012 / Rules and Regulations TABLE 1—EPA-APPROVED NEVADA REGULATIONS AND STATUTES—Continued State citation State effective date Title/subject EPA approval date Additional explanation * * * 445B.138 ................................ ‘‘Potential to emit’’ defined ... * 12/16/10 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. June 2012 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.142 ................................ ‘‘Prevention of significant deterioration of air quality’’ defined. * 12/13/93 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.147 ................................ ‘‘Program’’ defined ............... * 12/13/93 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.154 ................................ ‘‘Renewal of an operating permit’’ defined. * 12/13/93 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.156 ................................ ‘‘Responsible official’’ defined. 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.157 ................................ ‘‘Revision of an operating permit’’ defined. 09/24/04 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.187 ................................ ‘‘Stationary source’’ defined * 12/16/10 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. June 2012 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.194 ................................ ‘‘Temporary source’’ defined * 06/01/01 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * 445B.200 ................................ ‘‘Violation’’ defined ............... * 12/13/93 * [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. * * Submitted on 5/21/12. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. * * * * * * Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 445B, Air Controls, Air Pollution—Operating Permits Generally tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 445B.287, excluding paragraphs (1)(d) and (4)(b). Operating permits: General requirements; exception; restriction on transfers. 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.288 ................................ Operating permits: Exemptions from requirements; insignificant activities. 04/17/08 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.295 ................................ Application: General requirements. 09/18/06 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. Jkt 226001 Fmt 4700 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:28 Sep 26, 2012 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27SER1.SGM * Submitted on 1/24/11, except for subsection (2), which was submitted on 5/21/12. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. 27SER1 59332 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 188 / Thursday, September 27, 2012 / Rules and Regulations TABLE 1—EPA-APPROVED NEVADA REGULATIONS AND STATUTES—Continued State citation State effective date Title/subject EPA approval date Additional explanation Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. 445B.297, excluding subsection (2). Application: Submission; certification; additional information. 05/04/06 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.298 ................................ Application: Official date of submittal. 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.305 ................................ Operating permits: Imposition of more stringent standards for emissions. 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.308, excluding paragraph (2)(d) and subsections (4), (5), and (10). Prerequisites and conditions for issuance of certain operating permits; compliance with applicable state implementation plan. Environmental evaluation: Applicable sources and other subjects; exemption. 04/17/08 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 09/18/06 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. Environmental evaluation: Contents; consideration of good engineering practice stack height. Method for determining heat input: Class I sources. 12/16/10 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 12/16/10 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.3135 .............................. Method for determining heat input: Class II sources. 12/17/02 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.314 ................................ Method for determining heat input: Class III sources. 12/17/02 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.315 ................................ Contents of operating per05/04/06 mits: Exception for operating permits to construct; required conditions. Operating permits: Require05/04/06 ment for each source; form of application; issuance or denial; posting. Operating permits: Adminis09/24/04 trative amendment. [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. Operating permits: Termination, reopening and revision, revision, or revocation and reissuance. Request for change of location of emission unit. 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 09/18/06 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.3361, excluding paragraph (1)(b) and subsections (6) and (7). General requirements .......... 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.3363 .............................. Operating permit to construct: Application. 01/28/10 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.33637 ............................ Operating permit to construct for approval of plantwide applicability limitation: Application. 09/24/04 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. Jkt 226001 Fmt 4700 445B.310 ................................ 445B.311 ................................ 445B.313 ................................ 445B.318 ................................ 445B.319, excluding paragraph (3)(b). 445B.325, excluding subsections (1), (3), and (4). tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 445B.331 ................................ VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:28 Sep 26, 2012 PO 00000 Frm 00046 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27SER1.SGM Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. June 2012 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. June 2012 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. 27SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 188 / Thursday, September 27, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 59333 TABLE 1—EPA-APPROVED NEVADA REGULATIONS AND STATUTES—Continued State citation State effective date EPA approval date Additional explanation Operating permit to con01/28/10 struct: Action by Director on application; notice; public comment and hearing. Operating permit to con05/04/06 struct: Contents; noncompliance with conditions. [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. Operating permit to con05/04/06 struct for approval of plantwide applicability limitation: Contents; noncompliance with conditions. Expiration and extension of 09/18/06 operating permit to construct; expiration and renewal of plantwide applicability limitation. Additional requirements for 01/28/10 application; exception. [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Class I–B application: Filing requirement. 09/18/06 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.3395, excluding subAction by Director on applisections (13), (14), and (15). cation; notice; public comment and hearing; objection by Administrator; expiration of permit. 445B.340, excluding subPrerequisites to issuance, section (3). revision or renewal of permit. 04/17/08 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 04/17/08 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.342, excluding paragraph (3)(e).. 445B.3364 .............................. 445B.3365 .............................. 445B.33656 ............................ 445B.3366 .............................. 445B.3368 .............................. 445B.3375, excluding subsections (2) and (3). Title/subject [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. 10/31/05 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.3425 .............................. Certain changes authorized without revision of permit; notification of authorized changes. Minor revision of permit ....... 09/24/04 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.344 ................................ Significant revision of permit 12/17/02 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.3441 .............................. Administrative revision of permit to incorporate conditions of certain permits to construct. Renewal of permit ................ 09/18/06 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 12/17/08 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.3447, excluding subsection (4). Class I general permit .......... 12/17/02 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.3453, excluding subsection (3). Application: General requirements. 05/04/06 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. 445B.3457 .............................. Action by Director on application; notice; public comment and hearing; expiration of permit. 10/26/11 [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. Jkt 226001 Fmt 4700 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 445B.3443 .............................. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:28 Sep 26, 2012 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27SER1.SGM Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 5/21/12. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Submitted on 11/09/11. June 2012 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. 27SER1 59334 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 188 / Thursday, September 27, 2012 / Rules and Regulations TABLE 1—EPA-APPROVED NEVADA REGULATIONS AND STATUTES—Continued State citation State effective date Title/subject 445B.346, excluding subsection (6). Required contents of permit 10/30/95 445B.3465 .............................. Application for revision ......... 10/31/05 445B.3473 .............................. Renewal of permit ................ 12/17/08 445B.3477 .............................. Class II general permit ......... 04/17/08 445B.3485 .............................. Application: General requirements. 09/18/06 445B.3487 .............................. Action by Director on appli09/18/06 cation; expiration of permit. 445B.3489 .............................. Required contents of permit 09/18/06 445B.3493 .............................. Application for revision ......... 10/25/01 445B.3497 .............................. Renewal of permit ................ 12/17/08 Nevada Air Quality Regulations—Point * * * NAQR, Article 13, subsection [related to registration certifi13.1, paragraph 13.1.3 [excates for point sources cluding 13.1.3(1) and subject to the requirement 13.1.3(3)]. for an environmental evaluation; additional requirements for such sources to be located in nonattainment areas]. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES NAQR Article 13, subsection 13.2 (excluding 13.2.3 and 13.2.4). * VerDate Mar<15>2010 [relates to thresholds used to identify sources subject to environmental evaluation requirement]. * 16:28 Sep 26, 2012 * Jkt 226001 PO 00000 EPA approval date [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. Submitted on 1/24/11. November 2010 codification of NAC chapter 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November page number where the 2010 codification of NAC chapter document begins] 9/27/12. 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November page number where the 2010 codification of NAC chapter document begins] 9/27/12. 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November page number where the 2010 codification of NAC chapter document begins] 9/27/12. 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November page number where the 2010 codification of NAC chapter document begins] 9/27/12. 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November page number where the 2010 codification of NAC chapter document begins] 9/27/12. 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November page number where the 2010 codification of NAC chapter document begins] 9/27/12. 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November page number where the 2010 codification of NAC chapter document begins] 9/27/12. 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November page number where the 2010 codification of NAC chapter document begins] 9/27/12. 445B published by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. Sources and Registration Certificates * 2/28/80 * 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) ........ 12/15/77 47 FR 27070 (6/23/82) ........ * Frm 00048 Additional explanation Fmt 4700 * * Submitted on 3/17/80. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(18)(i). NAQR article 13.1.3(3) was deleted without replacement at 73 FR 20536 (4/16/ 08). See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(18)(i)(A). NAQR article 13.1.3(1) was superseded by approval of amended NSR rules at [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/27/12. Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(viii). Subsection 13.2 includes paragraphs 13.2.1– 13.2.2. Paragraphs 13.2.3–13.2.4 were superseded by approval of amended NSR rules at [Insert Federal Register page number where the document begins] 9/ 27/12. * Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27SER1.SGM * 27SER1 * Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 188 / Thursday, September 27, 2012 / Rules and Regulations * * * * * [FR Doc. 2012–23121 Filed 9–26–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R04–OAR–2012–0013(a); FRL–9732– 7] Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; North Carolina: Approval of Rocky Mount Motor Vehicle Emissions Budget Update Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Direct final rule. AGENCY: EPA is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the North Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted to EPA on February 7, 2011, by the State of North Carolina, through the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR), Division of Air Quality (DAQ). North Carolina’s February 7, 2011, submission supplements the original redesignation request and maintenance plan for the Rocky Mount, North Carolina 1997 8-hour ozone area submitted on June 19, 2006, and approved by EPA on November 6, 2006. The Rocky Mount, North Carolina 1997 8-hour ozone area is comprised of Edgecombe and Nash Counties in North Carolina. North Carolina’s February 7, 2011, SIP revision increases the safety margin allocated to motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs) for both Edgecombe and Nash Counties to account for changes in the emissions model and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) projection model. EPA is approving this SIP revision pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). North Carolina’s February 7, 2011, SIP revision meets all of the statutory and regulatory requirements, and is consistent with EPA’s guidance. DATES: This rule is effective on November 26, 2012 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by October 29, 2012. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R04– OAR–2012–0013 by one of the following methods: 1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. 2. Email: R4–RDS@epa.gov. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:28 Sep 26, 2012 Jkt 226001 3. Fax: (404) 562–9019. 4. Mail: EPA–R04–OAR–2012–0013, Regulatory Development Section, Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. 5. Hand Delivery or Courier: Lynorae Benjamin, Chief, Regulatory Development Section, Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office’s normal hours of operation. The Regional Office’s official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, excluding federal holidays. Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA–R04–OAR–2012– 0013. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit through www.regulations.gov or email, information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected. The www.regulations.gov Web site is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an email comment directly to EPA without going through www.regulations.gov, your email address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD–ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA’s public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at https:// www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm. Docket: All documents in the electronic docket are listed in the www.regulations.gov index. Although PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 59335 listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, i.e., CBI 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 in www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Regulatory Development Section, Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. EPA requests that if at all possible, you contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to schedule your inspection. The Regional Office’s official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, excluding federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Zuri Farngalo, Regulatory Development Section, Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. Zuri Farngalo may be reached by phone at (404) 562–9152 or by electronic mail address farngalo.zuri@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Background II. EPA’s Analysis of North Carolina’s SIP Revision III. Final Action IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews I. Background The Rocky Mount, North Carolina 1997 8-hour ozone attainment and maintenance area is comprised of two counties—Edgecombe and Nash (hereafter referred to as the ‘‘Rocky Mount Area’’ or ‘‘Area’’). In accordance with the CAA, the Rocky Mount Area was designated nonattainment for the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) on April 30, 2004, with an effective date of June 15, 2004. See 69 FR 23858. On June 19, 2006, the State of North Carolina, through NCDENR, submitted a final request for EPA to: (1) Redesignate the Rocky Mount Area to attainment; and (2) approve a North Carolina SIP revision containing a maintenance plan for Rocky Mount, North Carolina. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 188 (Thursday, September 27, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 59321-59335]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0141; FRL-9728-6]

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Revisions to
the Nevada State Implementation Plan; Stationary Source Permits

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is finalizing a limited approval and limited disapproval
of revisions to the applicable state implementation plan for the State
of Nevada. The revisions include new or amended State rules governing
applications for, and issuance of, permits for stationary sources, but
not including review and permitting of major sources and major
modifications under parts C and D of title I of the Clean Air Act. EPA
is taking this action under the Clean Air Act obligation to take action
on State submittals of revisions to state implementation plans. The
intended effect of the limited approval and limited disapproval action
is to update the applicable state implementation plan with current
State rules with respect to permitting, and to set the stage for
remedying deficiencies in the permitting rules with respect to certain
new or revised national ambient air quality standards. This limited
disapproval action would not trigger sanctions under section 179 of the
Clean Air Act but does trigger an obligation on EPA to promulgate a
Federal Implementation Plan unless the State of Nevada corrects the
deficiencies, and EPA approves the related plan revisions, within two
years of the final action.

DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective on October 29, 2012.
Docket: EPA has established docket number EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0141 for
this action. The index to the docket for this action is available
electronically at www.regulations.gov and in hard copy at EPA Region
IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, California. While all documents
in the docket are listed in the index, some information may be publicly
available only at the hard copy location (e.g., copyrighted material),
and some may not be publicly available at either location (e.g., CBI).
To inspect the hard copy materials, please schedule an appointment
during normal business hours with the contact listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Yannayon, EPA Region IX, 75
Hawthorne Street (AIR-3), San Francisco, CA 94105, phone number (415)
972-3534, fax number (415) 947-3579, or by email at
yannayon.laura@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document, the terms ``we,''
``us,'' and ``our'' refer to EPA.

Table of Contents

I. Proposed Action
A. Summary of Proposed Action and Description of SIP Submittals
B. Resolution of Prior Deficiencies
C. New Deficiencies
II. Public Comment on Proposed Action
III. Final Action
IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. Proposed Action

A. Summary of Proposed Action and Description of SIP Submittals

On June 28, 2012 (77 FR 38557), under section 110(k) of the Clean
Air Act (CAA or ``Act''), EPA proposed a limited approval and limited
disapproval of revisions to the Nevada State Implementation Plan (SIP).
The revisions, which were submitted by the Nevada Division of
Environmental Protection (NDEP) on January 24, 2011, include certain
new or amended State rules [i.e., certain sections of Nevada
Administrative Code (NAC)] that govern applications for, and issuance
of, permits for stationary sources [a process referred to herein as
``New Source Review'' (NSR) and rules referred to herein as ``NSR
rules''].\1\ NDEP's January 24, 2011 submittal also includes a
rescission of one definition from the existing SIP (the definition of
``special mobile equipment'').
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\1\ We note that the stationary source permitting rules that are
the subject of today's final rule are not intended to satisfy the
requirements for pre-construction review and permitting of major
sources or major modifications under part C (``Prevention of
Significant Deterioration of air quality'') or part D (``Plan
requirements for nonattainment areas'') of title I of the Clean Air
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As described in our June 28, 2012 proposed rule (77 FR at 38557),
on November 9, 2011, NDEP amended the January 24, 2011 submittal by
replacing an NSR rule (NAC 445B.3457) that had been submitted on
January 24, 2011 as a temporary regulation with the version of the rule
that had been adopted by the State Environmental Commission (SEC) as a
permanent regulation. On May 21, 2012, NDEP further amended the January
24, 2011 submittal by submitting a small set of additional NSR-related
rules (and one statutory definition), certain clarifications concerning
the previously-submitted NSR rules, and documentation supporting the
selection of emissions-based thresholds for triggering the public
notice requirements for draft permits for certain source modifications.
Table 1 below lists the rules (and one statutory definition) that
were submitted by NDEP on January 24, 2011, November 9, 2011, and May
21, 2012 and on which EPA is taking final limited approval and limited
disapproval action in this document.

Table 1--Submitted Rules (and Statutory Definition) Governing NSR for Stationary Sources Under NDEP Jurisdiction
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Submittal
Submitted rule Title Adoption date date
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NAC 445B.003.................... ``Adjacent properties'' defined... 11/03/93..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.0035................... ``Administrative revision to a 08/19/04..................... 01/24/11
Class I operating permit''
defined.
NAC 445B.007.................... ``Affected state'' defined........ 11/03/93..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.013.................... ``Allowable emissions'' defined... 10/04/05..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.014.................... ``Alteration'' defined............ 10/03/95..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.016.................... ``Alternative operating 10/03/95..................... 01/24/11
scenarios'' defined.
NAC 445B.019.................... ``Applicable requirement'' defined 06/17/10..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.035.................... ``Class I-B application'' defined. 10/03/95..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.036.................... ``Class I source'' defined........ 08/19/04..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.037.................... ``Class II source'' defined....... 06/17/10..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.038.................... ``Class III source'' defined...... 06/17/10..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.0423................... ``Commence'' defined.............. 03/18/08..................... 05/21/12
NAC 445B.044.................... ``Construction'' defined.......... 10/04/05..................... 01/24/11

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NAC 445B.046.................... ``Contiguous property'' defined... 09/16/76..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.054.................... ``Dispersion technique'' defined.. 10/04/05..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.064.................... ``Excessive concentration'' 10/04/05..................... 01/24/11
defined.
NAC 445B.066.................... ``Existing stationary source'' 10/03/95..................... 01/24/11
defined.
NAC 445B.068.................... ``Facility'' defined.............. 10/03/95..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.069.................... ``Federally enforceable'' defined. 03/18/08..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.070.................... ``Federally enforceable emissions 11/03/93..................... 01/24/11
cap'' defined.
NAC 445B.082.................... ``General permit'' defined........ 10/03/95..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.083.................... ``Good engineering practice stack 10/04/05..................... 01/24/11
height'' defined.
NAC 445B.087.................... ``Increment'' defined............. 11/03/93..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.093.................... ``Major modification'' defined.... 08/19/04..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.094.................... ``Major source'' defined.......... 05/10/01..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.0945................... ``Major stationary source'' 08/19/04..................... 01/24/11
defined.
NAC 445B.099.................... ``Modification'' defined.......... 10/03/95..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.104.................... ``Motor vehicle'' defined......... 05/10/01..................... 01/24/11
NRS 485.050..................... ``Motor vehicle'' defined......... As amended in 2003........... 05/21/12
NAC 445B.107.................... ``Nearby'' defined................ 10/04/05..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.108.................... ``New stationary source'' defined. 10/03/95..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.117.................... ``Offset'' defined................ 10/03/95..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.123.................... ``Operating permit'' defined...... 06/17/10..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.124.................... ``Operating permit to construct'' 11/19/02..................... 01/24/11
defined.
NAC 445B.1345................... ``Plantwide applicability 06/17/10..................... 01/24/11
limitation'' defined.
NAC 445B.138.................... ``Potential to emit'' defined..... 10/05/10..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.142.................... ``Prevention of significant 11/03/93..................... 01/24/11
deterioration of air quality''
defined.
NAC 445B.147.................... ``Program'' defined............... 11/03/93..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.154.................... ``Renewal of an operating permit'' 11/03/93..................... 01/24/11
defined.
NAC 445B.156.................... ``Responsible official'' defined.. 06/17/10..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.157.................... ``Revision of an operating 08/19/04..................... 01/24/11
permit'' defined.
NAC 445B.179.................... ``Special mobile equipment'' 10/05/10 (repealed).......... 01/24/11
defined.
NAC 445B.187.................... ``Stationary source'' defined..... 10/05/10..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.194.................... ``Temporary source'' defined...... 05/10/01..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.200.................... ``Violation'' defined............. 11/03/93..................... 05/21/12
NAC 445B.287.................... Operating permits: General 06/17/10..................... 01/24/11
requirements; exception;
restriction on transfers.
NAC 445B.287(2)................. [Provision addressing the 06/17/10..................... 05/21/12
operating permit requirements for
certain types of Class I sources].
NAC 445B.288.................... Operating permits: Exemptions from 03/18/08..................... 01/24/11
requirements; insignificant
activities.
NAC 445B.295.................... Application: General requirements. 09/06/06..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.297.................... Application: Submission; 03/08/06..................... 01/24/11
certification; additional
information.
NAC 445B.298.................... Application: Official date of 06/17/10..................... 01/24/11
submittal.
NAC 445B.305.................... Operating permits: Imposition of 06/17/10..................... 01/24/11
more stringent standards for
emissions.
NAC 445B.308.................... Prerequisites and conditions for 03/18/08..................... 01/24/11
issuance of certain operating
permits; compliance with
applicable state implementation
plan.
NAC 445B.310.................... Environmental evaluation: 09/06/06..................... 01/24/11
Applicable sources and other
subjects; exemption.
NAC 445B.311.................... Environmental evaluation: 10/05/10..................... 01/24/11
Contents; consideration of good
engineering practice stack height.
NAC 445B.313.................... Method for determining heat input: 10/05/10..................... 01/24/11
Class I sources.
NAC 445B.3135................... Method for determining heat input: 11/19/02..................... 01/24/11
Class II sources.
NAC 445B.314.................... Method for determining heat input: 11/19/02..................... 01/24/11
Class III sources.
NAC 445B.315.................... Contents of operating permits: 03/08/06..................... 01/24/11
Exception for operating permits
to construct; required conditions.
NAC 445B.318.................... Operating permits: Requirement for 03/08/06..................... 01/24/11
each source; form of application;
issuance or denial; posting.
NAC 445B.319.................... Operating permits: Administrative 08/19/04..................... 01/24/1
amendment.
NAC 445B.325.................... Operating permits: Termination, 06/17/10..................... 01/24/1
reopening and revision, revision,
or revocation and reissuance.
NAC 445B.331.................... Request for change of location of 09/06/06..................... 01/24/11
emission unit.
NAC 445B.3361................... General requirements.............. 06/17/10..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.3363................... Operating permit to construct: 12/09/09..................... 01/24/11
Application.
NAC 445B.33637.................. Operating permit to construct for 08/19/04..................... 01/24/11
approval of plantwide
applicability limitation:
Application.
NAC 445B.3364................... Operating permit to construct: 12/09/09..................... 01/24/11
Action by Director on
application; notice; public
comment and hearing.
NAC 445B.3365................... Operating permit to construct: 03/08/06..................... 01/24/11
Contents; noncompliance with
conditions.
NAC 445B.33656.................. Operating permit to construct for 03/08/06..................... 01/24/11
approval of plantwide
applicability limitation:
Contents; noncompliance with
conditions.
NAC 445B.3366................... Expiration and extension of 09/06/06..................... 01/24/11
operating permit to construct;
expiration and renewal of
plantwide applicability
limitation.
NAC 445B.3368................... Additional requirements for 12/09/09..................... 01/24/11
application; exception.

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NAC 445B.3375................... Class I-B application: Filing 09/06/06..................... 01/24/11
requirement.
NAC 445B.3395................... Action by Director on application; 03/18/08..................... 01/24/1
notice; public comment and
hearing; objection by
Administrator; expiration of
permit.
NAC 445B.340.................... Prerequisites to issuance, 03/18/08..................... 01/24/1
revision or renewal of permit.
NAC 445B.342.................... Certain changes authorized without 10/04/05..................... 01/24/11
revision of permit; notification
of authorized changes.
NAC 445B.3425................... Minor revision of permit.......... 08/19/04..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.344.................... Significant revision of permit.... 11/19/02..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.3441................... Administrative revision of permit 09/06/06..................... 01/24/11
to incorporate conditions of
certain permits to construct.
NAC 445B.3443................... Renewal of permit................. 11/12/08..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.3447................... Class I general permit............ 11/19/02..................... 05/21/12
NAC 445B.3453................... Application: General requirements. 03/08/06..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.3457................... Action by Director on application; 10/05/11..................... 11/09/11
notice; public comment and
hearing; expiration of permit.
NAC 445B.346.................... Required contents of permit....... 10/03/95..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.3465................... Application for revision.......... 10/04/05..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.3473................... Renewal of permit................. 11/12/08..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.3477................... Class II general permit........... 03/18/08..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.3485................... Application: General requirements. 09/06/06..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.3487................... Action by Director on application; 09/06/06..................... 01/24/11
expiration of permit.
NAC 445B.3489................... Required contents of permit....... 09/06/06..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.3493................... Application for revision.......... 09/18/01..................... 01/24/11
NAC 445B.3497................... Renewal of permit................. 11/12/08..................... 01/24/11
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In our proposed rule (77 FR 38557, at 38559), we discussed the
regulatory history of the Nevada SIP and identified the existing Nevada
SIP rules governing NSR for stationary sources under NDEP jurisdiction
(see table 2).

Table 2--Existing SIP Rules Governing NSR for Stationary Sources Under NDEP Jurisdiction
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Nevada Air Quality Regulations (NAQR) or Nevada
Administrative Code (NAC) Fed. Reg. citation and EPA approval date
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NAQR article 1.36--Commenced..................... 43 FR 36932; (August 21, 1978).
NAQR article 1.42--Construction.................. 43 FR 36932; (August 21, 1978).
NAQR article 1.43--Contiguous property........... 43 FR 36932; (August 21, 1978).
NAQR article 1.72--Existing facility............. 43 FR 36932; (August 21, 1978).
NAQR article 1.104--Major stationary source...... 43 FR 36932; (August 21, 1978).
NAQR article 1.109--Modification................. 43 FR 36932; (August 21, 1978).
NAQR article 1.111--Motor vehicle................ 43 FR 36932; (August 21, 1978).
NAC 445.559--``Operating permit'' defined........ 49 FR 11626; (March 27, 1984).
NAQR article 1.182--Special mobile equipment..... 43 FR 36932; (August 21, 1978).
NAQR article 1.187--Stationary source............ 43 FR 36932; (August 21, 1978).
NAC 445.649--``Violation'' defined............... 49 FR 11626; (March 27, 1984).
NAQR article 3.1.6 [``Application forms for 43 FR 1341; (January 9, 1978).
requesting the issuance of either a registration
certificate or an operating permit can be
obtained from the Director.'').
NAC 445.704 Registration certificates and 49 FR 11626; (March 27, 1984).
operating permits required.
NAC 445.705 Exemptions........................... 49 FR 11626; (March 27, 1984).
NAC 445.706(1) Application date; payment of fees. 49 FR 11626; (March 27, 1984).
NAC 445.707 Registration certificates: 49 FR 11626; (March 27, 1984).
Prerequisite; application; fee; issuance,
denial; expiration.
NAC 445.712 Operating permits: Prerequisite; 49 FR 11626; (March 27, 1984).
application; fee; issuance, denial; posting.
NAC 445.713 Operating permits: Renewal........... 49 FR 11626; (March 27, 1984).
NAC 445.714 Operating permits: Replacement of 49 FR 11626; (March 27, 1984).
lost or damaged permits.
NAC 445.715 Operating permits: Revocation........ 49 FR 11626; (March 27, 1984).
NAC 445.716 Operating permits: Change of location 49 FR 11626; (March 27, 1984).
NAQR article 13.1 (``General Provisions for the 46 FR 21758; (April 14, 1981).
Review of New Sources''), subsection 13.1.3(1).
NAQR article 13.1 (``General Provisions for the 40 FR 13306; (March 26, 1975).
Review of New Sources''), subsections 13.1.4,
13.1.5, 13.1.6, and 13.1.7.
NAQR article 13.2 [applicability thresholds for 47 FR 27070; (June 23, 1982).
environmental evaluations (EEs)], subsections
13.2.3 and 13.2.4.
NAQR article 13.3 [content requirements for EEs], 47 FR 27070; (June 23, 1982).
subsection 13.3.1, 13.3.1.1, 13.3.1.2.\2\.
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\2\ NDEP's NSR SIP retains certain nonattainment NSR provisions including the definition of the term, ``lowest
achievable emission rate'' (LAER), and NAQR article 13.1.3(2) in the SIP. NAQR article 13.1.1 establishes an
environmental evaluation (EE) requirement, and NAQR article 13.1.3(2) establishes the LAER requirement. LAER
is defined to apply to applicants who are required to submit EEs, and such applicants are identified by
emissions-based threshold values in article 13.2, 13.2.1, and 13.2.2, submitted on July 24, 1979 and approved
on June 23, 1982 (47 FR 27070). Thus, the existing SIP definition for LAER, NAQR articles 13.1.1, 13.2,
13.2.1, and 13.2.2 must be retained in the SIP to properly interpret and apply the major source nonattainment
requirements in NAQR article 13.1.3(2).

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We also described the previous version of the State's NSR rules
that we disapproved. See 73 FR 20536; (April 16, 2008). Our 2008 final
disapproval of the previous version of the NSR rules provides the
context for this rulemaking in that our evaluation of the re-submitted
NSR rules focused on changes the State had made in response to the
findings in our 2008 final rule.
As discussed further below, in our proposed rule, we found that the
State had adequately addressed all of the previously-identified
deficiencies in the NSR rules but new deficiencies related to the new
or revised PM2.5 and Pb national ambient air quality
standards (NAAQS) prevent us from proposing a full approval of the
rules. Therefore, we proposed a limited approval and limited
disapproval of the submitted NSR rules. We did so based also on our
finding that, while the rules did not meet all of the applicable
requirements, the rules would represent an overall strengthening of SIP
by clarifying and enhancing the NSR permitting requirements.

B. Resolution of Prior Deficiencies

In our June 28, 2012 proposed rule, we found that State had adopted
rule revisions or provided sufficient explanation and documentation to
fully address the 10 specific deficiencies that we found in the rules
as set forth in our April 2008 final rule.
First, we concluded that new or amended rules submitted for
approval, including NAC 445B.0423 (``Commence'' defined), NAC 445B.069
(``Federally enforceable'' defined), NAC 445B.287, subsection (2)
(Provision addressing the operating permit requirements for certain
types of Class I sources), NRS 485.050 (``Motor vehicle'' defined), and
NAC 445B.083 (``Good engineering practice stack height'' defined)
adequately addressed the deficiencies related to the use of undefined
terms or incorrect citations, the reliance on rules or statutory
provisions that had not been submitted for approval as part of the SIP,
or the confusion caused by submittal of multiple versions of the same
rule.
Second, we concluded that NAC 445B.138 (``Potential to emit''
defined), as amended, adequately addressed the deficiency in this
definition related to the limits that qualify for treatment as part of
a stationary source's design for the purposes of determining its
potential to emit.
Third, by amending NAC 445B.187 (``Stationary source'' defined) to
delete the exclusion for ``special mobile equipment,'' the State
Environmental Commission (SEC) adequately addressed the deficiency
related to the necessary breadth of the definition of ``stationary
source'' for NSR purposes.
Fourth, we concluded that amendments to NAC 445B.313 (Method for
determining heat input: Class I sources\3\) adequately addressed the
deficiency related to the use of maximum heat input for applicability
determination purposes with respect to combustion sources.
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\3\ EPA generally refers to stationary sources with potentials
to emit 100 tons per year or more of criteria pollutants (those for
which national ambient air quality standards have been promulgated,
such as, e.g., ozone, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter) as
``major sources'' and such sources with potentials to emit less than
100 tons per year as ``minor sources.'' Generally, speaking, the NSR
program adopted by the Nevada SEC relies on the term ``class I''
sources to refer to ``major sources'' and ``class II'' and ``class
III'' sources to refer to ``minor sources.'' In Nevada's NSR
program, generally speaking, ``class III'' sources are non-exempt
sources with potentials to emit of less than 5 tons per year of
criteria pollutants, while ``class II'' sources are those sources
that are covered under the NSR rules but that are neither ``class
I'' or ``class III'' sources.
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Fifth, we concluded, based on NDEP's explanation, that NAC 445B.331
(``Request for change of location of emission unit'') need not be
amended to address the deficiency that we had identified previously.
Sixth, we concluded that amendments to NAC 445B.3477 (``Class II
general permit'') were adequate to resolve the deficiency related to
public participation requirements for issuing such permits, and that,
based on NDEP's explanation, no further amendments in the rule were
necessary.
Seventh, we concluded that amendments to NAC 445B.311
(``Environmental evaluation: Required information'') adequately
addressed the deficiency related to EPA approval for the use of a
modification of, or substitution for, an EPA-approved model specified
in appendix W of 40 CFR part 51.
Eighth, we concluded that amendments to NAC 445B.3457 (``Action by
Director on application; notice; public comment and hearing; expiration
of permit'') adequately addressed the deficiencies related to public
review of new or modified class II sources, notification to the air
pollution control agencies for Washoe County or Clark County for class
II sources proposed to be constructed or modified in Washoe County or
Clark County, respectively, and public participation for new or
modified sources of lead with potentials to emit 5 tons per year or
more. In so concluding, we found that the emission-based thresholds
that the SEC has established in NAC 445B.3457 to identify class II
permit revisions that are subject to the public participation
requirement were acceptable under 40 CFR 51.161 (``Public availability
of information'') because we believed that the emissions-based
thresholds represented well-defined objective criteria and because we
found that the thresholds established in NAC 445B.3457 were reasonably
calculated to exclude from mandatory public participation only less
environmentally significant sources and modifications.
In addition, with respect to public participation associated with
permits for new class II sources and for class II modifications, we
noted that the SEC also revised NAC 445B.3457 to provide for
notification to the public through means (a state Web site and mailing
list) other than through the traditional newspaper notice. We concluded
that the requirement to provide the required notice by ``prominent
advertisement'' in 40 CFR 51.161(b)(3) for new or modified minor
sources (other than synthetic minor sources) is media neutral and can
be met by means other than, or in combination with, the traditional
newspaper notice.\4\ See Memorandum dated April 17, 2012 from Janet
McCabe, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator, EPA Office of Air and
Radiation, to Regional Administrators, Regions 1-10, titled ``Minor New
Source Review Program Public Notice Requirements under 40 CFR
51.161(b)(3).'' With respect to NAC 445B.3457, we concluded that NDEP's
provision for notification through an Internet Web site designed to
give general public notice and through a mailing list developed to
include individuals that have requested to be included on such a list,
with one exception, satisfied the requirement to provide the public
with notice through ``prominent advertisement'' in the area affected.
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\4\ As noted in footnote 3, above, ``minor sources'' are sources
that have the potential to emit regulated NSR pollutants in amounts
that are less than the applicable major source thresholds. Synthetic
minor sources are those sources that have the potential to emit
regulated NSR pollutants at or above the major source thresholds,
but that have taken enforceable limitations to restrict their
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We believed that notification of proposed permit actions for one
category of sources, synthetic minor sources, i.e., sources that have
taken enforceable limitations to restrict their potential to emit below
major source thresholds, must be made through traditional means of
notification (i.e., newspaper notice) and preferably, should be made
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such sources should be treated for public participation purposes as
major sources for which such notice is required. See 40 CFR
51.166(q)(2)(iii).
While NAC 445B.3457 does not provide for traditional newspaper
notice of class II sources that constitute synthetic minor sources, we
concluded that the deficiency in Nevada's public notice requirements
with respect to synthetic minor sources was not significant due to the
limited potential number of synthetic minor sources that might not be
subject to traditional (newspaper) notice under the State's NSR rules.
Nonetheless, we recommended that the SEC amend the public notice
regulations to ensure that the general public is notified of new
synthetic minor sources by traditional (newspaper) means, at a minimum,
or, preferably, in combination with electronic means.
Ninth, we concluded that the deficiencies in the affirmative
defense provision in NAC 445B.326 (``Operating permits: Assertion of
emergency as affirmative defense to action for noncompliance'') were
moot for the purposes of this rulemaking because NDEP did not include
NAC 445B.326 in the revise sets of NSR rules submitted to EPA for
action as a SIP revision.
Lastly, we concluded that the amendments to NAC 445B.308
(``Prerequisites and conditions for issuance of certain operating
permits; compliance with applicable state implementation plan'')
adequately addressed the deficiencies by appropriately limiting the
Director's discretion to approve any permit for any source where the
degree of emission limitation required is affected by that amount of
the stack height as exceeds good engineering practice stack height or
any other dispersion technique.
In conclusion, based on our point-by-point evaluation of the
previous deficiencies in the previously-submitted NSR rules, we found
that Nevada had adequately addressed all of the previously-identified
deficiencies by submittal of appropriately amended rules and supporting
documentation. Please see our June 28, 2012 proposed rule at pages
38560 to 38563 for additional discussion of our evaluation and
conclusions concerning the resolution of the previously-identified
deficiencies in the NSR rules.

C. New Deficiencies

While we believed that Nevada had adequately addressed the
previously-identified deficiencies in the NSR rules, we found in our
June 28, 2012 proposed rule that the State's NSR rules fail to address
certain new requirements that were not in effect in 2008 when EPA last
took action on them.
Under 40 CFR 51.160, in connection with NSR, each SIP must set
forth legally enforceable procedures that enable the State or local
agency to determine whether the construction or modification of a
facility, building, structure or installation or combination of these
will result in, among other impacts, interference with attainment or
maintenance of a national standard in the state in which the proposed
source (or modification) is located or in a neighboring State. In our
June 28, 2012 proposed rule, we concluded that the NSR rules did not
meet the requirements of 40 CFR 51.160 with respect to the
PM2.5 NAAQS and the lead (Pb) NAAQS.
With respect to PM2.5, we recognized that NDEP had
submitted ``infrastructure'' SIPs \5\ to address the PM2.5
NAAQS and that, in those SIPs, NDEP indicated that NSR requirements for
the PM2.5 NAAQS were to be met by evaluating new and
modified sources for compliance with the PM10 standard. At
the time these infrastructure SIPs were submitted, EPA's policy allowed
States to permit new or modified PM2.5 sources using the
PM10 NSR program requirements as a surrogate for
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\5\ ``Infrastructure'' SIPs refer to SIPs submitted in response
to EPA's promulgation of a new or revised NAAQS and include
provisions necessary to comply with the SIP content requirements set
forth in CAA section 110(a)(2), other than those arising from
designation of any area within a state as ``nonattainment'' for the
new or amended NAAQS.
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We also recognized that we did not take timely action on the
PM2.5 ``infrastructure'' SIP submittals, and, as a result of
the passage of time, the ``surrogate'' policy has lapsed (since May 16,
2011). As a result, States must now evaluate PM2.5 emissions
from new or modified sources directly to determine whether such sources
would violate the 24-hour (35 [micro]g/m\3\) or annual (15 [micro]g/
m\3\) PM2.5 standards. See 40 CFR 51.166(a)(6)(i) and 73 FR
28321, at 28344; (May 16, 2008). The submitted NSR rules evaluated
herein do not yet address PM2.5, and given the now current
requirements for PM2.5 and the lapse of the surrogate
policy, we concluded in our proposed rule that we cannot now fully
approve the submitted NSR rules.
With respect to lead (Pb), we recognized that NDEP submitted an
infrastructure SIP on October 12, 2011 to address the 2008 Pb NAAQS and
that we have not yet taken action on it. Furthermore, we recognize
that, at the time NDEP submitted the Pb ``infrastructure'' SIP, the
deadline for States to submit the necessary NSR-related changes to
address the 2008 Pb NAAQS had not yet passed. Now, however, with the
passage of time, the deadline for such NSR-related changes has passed,
and we must evaluate the submitted NSR requirements against the now-
current NSR requirements. Thus, similar to the approach we are taking
for PM2.5, we find that the submitted NSR rules do not
address the new rolling 3-month average Pb NAAQS (0.15 [micro]g/m\3\)
and thus we concluded that we cannot now fully approve the submitted
NSR rules. See 73 FR 66964, 67034-67041; (November 12, 2008).
Lastly, we concluded in our proposed rule that the State
Environmental Commission must revise the NSR rules to ensure protection
of the PM2.5 and Pb NAAQS in the issuance of permits for new
or modified sources or EPA must promulgate a FIP within two years of
final action.
For more information about our evaluation concerning the new
deficiencies, please see the June 28, 2012 proposed rule at pages
38563-38564.

II. Public Comment on Proposed Action

EPA's proposed action provided a 30-day public comment period.
During this period, we received one comment letter, a letter from the
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP), dated July 27,
2012. In the July 27, 2012 letter, NDEP expresses general support for
EPA's limited approval of the updated NSR rules noting that it results
in a significant update of the permitting provisions in Nevada
applicable SIP. EPA appreciates NDEP's significant efforts to fully
address the deficiencies EPA identified in the previous submittals.

III. Final Action

No comments were submitted that change our assessment of the rules
as described in our proposed action. Therefore, pursuant to sections
110(k) and 301(a) of the Clean Air Act, and for the reasons provided
above and in our proposed rule, EPA is finalizing a limited approval
and limited disapproval of revisions to the Nevada SIP that govern
applications for, and issuance of, permits for stationary sources under
the jurisdiction of the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection,
excluding review and permitting of major sources and major
modifications under parts C and D of title I of the Clean Air Act.
Specifically, EPA is finalizing limited approval and limited
disapproval of the new or amended sections of the Nevada Administrative
Code (and one section of the Nevada Revised Statutes) listed in

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table 1 above as a revision to the Nevada SIP.
EPA is taking this action because, although we find that the new or
amended rules meet most of the applicable requirements for such NSR
programs and that the SIP revisions improve the existing SIP, we have
also found certain deficiencies that prevent full approval. Namely, the
submitted NSR rules do not address the new or revised national ambient
air quality standards for PM2.5 and lead (Pb) and must be
revised accordingly.
The intended effect of this limited approval and limited
disapproval action is to update the applicable state implementation
plan with current State rules with respect to permitting,\6\ and to set
the stage for remedying deficiencies in the permitting rules with
respect to new or revised national ambient air quality standards for
PM2.5 and Pb. This limited disapproval action does not
trigger mandatory sanctions under section 179 of the Clean Air Act
because sanctions apply to nonattainment areas and no areas within the
State of Nevada have been designated as nonattainment for the national
PM2.5 or Pb standards. However, this limited disapproval
action does trigger an obligation on EPA to promulgate a Federal
Implementation Plan unless the State of Nevada corrects the
deficiencies, and EPA approves the related plan revisions within two
years of this final action.
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\6\ Final approval of the rules (and statutory provision) in
table 1 supersedes the rules listed in table 2, above, in the
existing Nevada SIP.
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IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

A. Executive Order 12988, Regulatory Planning and Review

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted this
regulatory action from Executive Order 128665, entitled ``Regulatory
Planning and Review.''

B. Paperwork Reduction Act

This action does not impose an information collection burden under
the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.
Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b).

C. Regulatory Reduction Act

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) generally requires an agency
to conduct a regulatory flexibility analysis of any rule subject to
notice and comment rulemaking requirements unless the agency certifies
that the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities. Small entities include small
businesses, small not-for-profit enterprises, and small governmental
jurisdictions.
This rule will not have a significant impact on a substantial
number of small entities because SIP approvals or disapprovals under
section 110 of the Clean Air Act do not create any new requirements but
simply approve or disapprove requirements that the State is already
imposing. Therefore, because this limited approval/limited disapproval
action does not create any new requirements, I certify that this action
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities. Moreover, due to the nature of the Federal-State
relationship under the Clean Air Act, preparation of flexibility
analysis would constitute Federal inquiry into the economic
reasonableness of State action. The Clean Air Act forbids EPA to base
its actions concerning SIPs on such grounds. Union Electric Co., v.
U.S. EPA, 427 U.S. 246, 255-66 (1976); 42 U.S.C. 7410(a)(2).

D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

Under section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
(``Unfunded Mandates Act''), signed into law on March 22, 1995, EPA
must prepare a budgetary impact statement to accompany any proposed or
final rule that includes a Federal mandate that may result in estimated
costs to State, local, or tribal governments in the aggregate; or to
the private sector, of $100 million or more. Under section 205, EPA
must select the most cost-effective and least burdensome alternative
that achieves the objectives of the rule and is consistent with
statutory requirements. Section 203 requires EPA to establish a plan
for informing and advising any small governments that may be
significantly or uniquely impacted by the rule.
EPA has determined that this limited approval/limited disapproval
action does not include a Federal mandate that may result in estimated
costs of $100 million or more to either State, local, or tribal
governments in the aggregate, or to the private sector. This Federal
action takes a limited approval/limited disapproval action on pre-
existing requirements under State or local law, and imposes no new
requirements. Accordingly, no additional costs to State, local, or
tribal governments, or to the private sector, result from this action.

E. Executive Order 13132, Federalism

Federalism (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999) revokes and replaces
Executive Orders 12612 (Federalism) and 12875 (Enhancing the
Intergovernmental Partnership). Executive Order 13132 requires EPA to
develop an accountable process to ensure ``meaningful and timely input
by State and local officials in the development of regulatory policies
that have federalism implications.'' ``Policies that have federalism
implications'' is defined in the Executive Order to include regulations
that have ``substantial direct effects on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government.'' Under Executive Order 13132, EPA may not issue a
regulation that has federalism implications, that imposes substantial
direct compliance costs, and that is not required by statute, unless
the Federal government provides the funds necessary to pay the direct
compliance costs incurred by State and local governments, or EPA
consults with State and local officials early in the process of
developing the proposed regulation. EPA also may not issue a regulation
that has federalism implications and that preempts State law unless the
Agency consults with State and local officials early in the process of
developing the proposed regulation.
This rule will not have substantial direct effects on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government, as specified in Executive Order 13132, because it
merely takes a limited approval/limited disapproval action on State
rules implementing a Federal standard, and does not alter the
relationship or the distribution of power and responsibilities
established in the Clean Air Act. Thus, the requirements of section 6
of the Executive Order do not apply to this rule.

F. Executive Order 13175, Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments

Executive Order 13175, entitled ``Consultation and Coordination
with Indian Tribal Governments'' (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000),
requires EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure ``meaningful
and timely input by tribal officials in the development of regulatory
policies that have tribal implications.'' This rule does not have
tribal implications, as specified in Executive Order 13175. It will not
have substantial direct effects on tribal governments, on the
relationship between the Federal government and Indian tribes, or on
the distribution of power and responsibilities between the

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Federal government and Indian tribes. Thus, Executive Order 13175 does
not apply to this rule.

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

EPA interprets Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997)
as applying only to those regulatory actions that concern health or
safety risks, such that the analysis required under section 5-501 of
the Executive Order has the potential to influence the regulation. This
rule is not subject to Executive Order 13045, because it takes a
limited approval/limited disapproval action on State rules implementing
a Federal standard.

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

This rule is not subject to Executive Order 13211, ``Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use'' (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001) because it is not a
significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866.

I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act

Section 12 of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act
(NTTAA) of 1995 requires Federal agencies to evaluate existing
technical standards when developing a new regulation. To comply with
NTTAA, EPA must consider and use ``voluntary consensus standards''
(VCS) if available and applicable when developing programs and policies
unless doing so would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise
impractical.
EPA believes that VCS are inapplicable to this action. Today's
action does not require the public to perform activities conducive to
the use of VCS.

J. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address Environmental
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Population

Executive Order (EO) 12898 (59 FR 7629 (Feb. 16, 1994)) establishes
federal executive policy on environmental justice. Its main provision
directs federal agencies, to the greatest extent practicable and
permitted by law, to make environmental justice part of their mission
by identifying and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high
and adverse human health or environmental effects of their programs,
policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income
populations in the United States.
EPA lacks the discretionary authority to address environmental
justice in this rulemaking. In reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is
to approve or disapprove state choices, based on the criteria of the
Clean Air Act. Accordingly, this action merely takes a limited
approval/limited disapproval action on certain State requirements for
inclusion into the SIP under section 110 of the Clean Air Act and will
not in-and-of itself create any new requirements. Accordingly, it 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.

K. Congressional Review Act

The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this rule 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.
section 804(2).

L. Petitions for Judicial Review

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 November 26, 2012. Filing a
petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule
does not affect the finality of this rule for the purposes of judicial
review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial
review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such
rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings
to enforce its requirements (see section 307(b)(2)).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by
reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Particulate matter,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides.

Dated: August 30, 2012.
Jared Blumenfeld,
Regional Administrator, Region IX.

Therefore, 40 CFR Chapter I is amended as follows:

PART 52--[AMENDED]

0
1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:

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

Subpart DD--Nevada

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2. Section 52.1470 in paragraph (c), Table 1 is amended by:
0
a. Adding new table entry titled ``Nevada Revised Statutes, Title 43,
Public Safety; Vehicles; Watercraft; Chapter 485, Motor Vehicles:
Insurance and Financial Responsibility'' at the beginning of the table;
and under the new heading, adding an entry for ``485.050'';
0
b. Removing the entries for ``Article 1.36,'' ``Article 1.42,''
``Article 1.43,'' ``Article 1.72,'' ``Article 1.104,'' ``Article
1.109,'' ``Article 1.111,'' ``445.559,'' ``Article 1.182,'' ``Article
1.187,'' ``445.649,'' ``Article 3.1.6,'' ``445.704,'' ``445.705,''
``445.706(1),'' ``445.707,'' ``445.712,'', ``445.713,'' ``445.714'',
``445.715,'' ``445.716,'' ``NAQR Article 13, subsection 13.1,
paragraphs 13.1.4-13.1.7,'' and ``NAQR Article 13, subsection 13.3'';
0
c. Adding in numerical order entries for ``445B.003,'' ``445B.0035,''
``445B.007,'' ``445B.013,'' ``445B.014,'' ``445B.016, ``445B.019,''
``445B.035,'' ``445B.036,'' ``445B.037,'' ``445B.038,'' ``445B.0423,''
``445B.044,'' ``445B.046,'' ``445B.054,'' ``445B.064,'' ``445B.066,''
``445B.068,'' ``445B.069,'' ``445B.070,'' ``445B.082,'' ``445B.083,''
``445B.087,'' ``445B.093,'' ``445B.094,'' ``445B.0945,'' ``445B.099,''
``445B.104,'' ``445B.107,'' ``445B.108,'' ``445B.117,'' ``445B.123,''
``445B.124,'' ``445B.1345,'' ``445B.138,'' ``445B.142,'' ``445B.147,''
``445B.154,'' ``445B.156,'' ``445B.157,'' ``445B.187,'' ``445B.194,''
and ``445B.200,'' under the heading for ``Nevada Administrative Code,
Chapter 445B, Air Controls, Air Pollution; Nevada Administrative Code,
Chapter 445, Air Controls, Air Pollution; Nevada Air Quality
Regulations--Definitions'';
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d. Removing the text heading ``Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 445,
Air Controls, Air Pollution; Nevada Air Quality Regulations--
Registration Certificates and Operating Permits'' and adding ``Nevada
Administrative Code, Chapter 445B, Air Controls, Air Pollution--
Operating Permits Generally'', in its place;
0
e. Adding in numerical order under the newly revised heading, ``Nevada

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Administrative Code, Chapter 445B, Air Controls, Air Pollution--
Operating Permits Generally.'' entries ``445B.287, excluding paragraphs
(1)(d) and (4)(b),'' ``445B.288,'' ``445B.295,'' ``445B.297, excluding
subsection (2),'' ``445B.298,'' ``445B.305,'' ``445B.308, excluding
paragraph (2)(d) and subsections (4), (5), and (10),'' ``445B.310,''
``445B.311,'' ``445B.313,'' ``445B.3135,'' ``445B.314,'' ``445B.315,''
``445B.318,'' ``445B.319, excluding paragraph (3)(b),'' ``445B.325,
excluding subsections (1), (3), and (4),'' ``445B.331,'' ``445B.3361,
excluding paragraph (1)(b) and subsections (6) and (7),''
``445B.3363,'' ``445B.33637,'' ``445B.3364,'' ``445B.3365,''
``445B.33656,'' ``445B.3366,'' ``445B.3368,'' ``445B.3375, excluding
subsections (2) and (3),'' ``445B.3395, excluding subsections (13),
(14), and (15),'' ``445B.340, excluding subsection (3),'' ``445B.342,
excluding paragraph (3)(e),'' ``445B.3425,'' ``445B.344,''
``445B.3441,'' ``445B.3443,'' ``445B.3447, excluding subsection (4),''
``445B.3453, excluding subsection (3),'' ``445B.3457,'' ``445B.346,
excluding subsection (6)'' ``445B.3465,'' ``445B.3473,'' ``445B.3477,''
``445B.3485,'' ``445B.3487,'' ``445B.3489,'' ``445B.3493,'' and
``445B.3497''; and
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f. Revising the entries for ``NAQR, Article 13, subsection 13.1,
paragraph 13.1.3 [excluding 13.1.3(3)]'' and ``NAQR Article 13,
subsection 13.2'' under the heading, ``Nevada Air Quality Regulations--
Point Sources and Registration Certificates.''
The additions and revisions read as follows:

Sec. 52.1470 Identification of plan.

* * * * *
(c) * * *

Table 1--EPA-Approved Nevada Regulations and Statutes
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State effective
State citation Title/subject date EPA approval date Additional explanation
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Nevada Revised Statutes, Title 43, Public Safety; Vehicles; Watercraft; Chapter 485, Motor Vehicles: Insurance and Financial Responsibility
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485.050............................. ``Motor vehicle'' defined... 10/1/03 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 5/21/12.
page number where the Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. Sec.
document begins] 9/27/12. 485.050 (Michie 2010).
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Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 445B, Air Controls, Air Pollution; Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 445, Air Controls, Air Pollution; Nevada Air
Quality Regulations--Definitions
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* * * * * * *
445B.003............................ ``Adjacent properties'' 12/13/93 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.0035........................... ``Administrative revision to 09/24/04 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
a Class I operating page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
permit'' defined. document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.007............................ ``Affected state'' defined.. 12/13/93 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.013............................ ``Allowable emissions'' 10/31/05 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.014............................ ``Alteration'' defined...... 10/30/95 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.016............................ ``Alternative operating 10/30/95 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
scenarios'' defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.019............................ ``Applicable requirement'' 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

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445B.035............................ ``Class I-B application'' 10/30/95 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.036............................ ``Class I source'' defined.. 09/24/04 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.037............................ ``Class II source'' defined. 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.038............................ ``Class III source'' defined 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.0423........................... ``Commence'' defined........ 04/17/08 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 5/21/12. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.044............................ ``Construction'' defined.... 10/31/05 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.046............................ ``Contiguous property'' 12/04/76 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.054............................ ``Dispersion technique'' 10/31/05 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.064............................ ``Excessive concentration'' 10/31/05 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.066............................ ``Existing stationary 10/30/95 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
source'' defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.068............................ ``Facility'' defined........ 10/30/95 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.069............................ ``Federally enforceable'' 04/17/08 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.070............................ ``Federally enforceable 12/13/93 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
emissions cap'' defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.082............................ ``General permit'' defined.. 10/30/95 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

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445B.083............................ ``Good engineering practice 10/31/05 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
stack height'' defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.087............................ ``Increment'' defined....... 12/13/93 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.093............................ ``Major modification'' 09/24/04 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.094............................ ``Major source'' defined.... 06/01/01 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.0945........................... ``Major stationary source'' 09/24/04 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.099............................ ``Modification'' defined.... 10/30/95 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.104............................ ``Motor vehicle'' defined... 06/01/01 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.107............................ ``Nearby'' defined.......... 10/31/05 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.108............................ ``New stationary source'' 10/30/95 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.117............................ ``Offset'' defined.......... 10/30/95 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.123............................ ``Operating permit'' defined 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.124............................ ``Operating permit to 12/17/02 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
construct'' defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.1345........................... ``Plantwide applicability 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
limitation'' defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

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* * * * * * *
445B.138............................ ``Potential to emit'' 12/16/10 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. June 2012
defined. page number where the codification of NAC chapter
document begins] 9/27/12. 445B published by the Nevada
Legislative Counsel Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.142............................ ``Prevention of significant 12/13/93 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
deterioration of air page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
quality'' defined. document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.147............................ ``Program'' defined......... 12/13/93 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.154............................ ``Renewal of an operating 12/13/93 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
permit'' defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.156............................ ``Responsible official'' 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.157............................ ``Revision of an operating 09/24/04 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
permit'' defined. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.187............................ ``Stationary source'' 12/16/10 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. June 2012
defined. page number where the codification of NAC chapter
document begins] 9/27/12. 445B published by the Nevada
Legislative Counsel Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.194............................ ``Temporary source'' defined 06/01/01 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
445B.200............................ ``Violation'' defined....... 12/13/93 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 5/21/12. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

* * * * * * *
Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 445B, Air Controls, Air Pollution--Operating Permits Generally
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445B.287, excluding paragraphs Operating permits: General 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11, except for
(1)(d) and (4)(b). requirements; exception; page number where the subsection (2), which was
restriction on transfers. document begins] 9/27/12. submitted on 5/21/12. November
2010 codification of NAC
chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.288............................ Operating permits: 04/17/08 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
Exemptions from page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
requirements; insignificant document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
activities. Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.295............................ Application: General 09/18/06 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
requirements. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

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445B.297, excluding subsection (2).. Application: Submission; 05/04/06 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
certification; additional page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
information. document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.298............................ Application: Official date 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
of submittal. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.305............................ Operating permits: 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
Imposition of more page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
stringent standards for document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
emissions. Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.308, excluding paragraph (2)(d) Prerequisites and conditions 04/17/08 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
and subsections (4), (5), and (10). for issuance of certain page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
operating permits; document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
compliance with applicable Nevada Legislative Counsel
state implementation plan. Bureau.
445B.310............................ Environmental evaluation: 09/18/06 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
Applicable sources and page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
other subjects; exemption. document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.311............................ Environmental evaluation: 12/16/10 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. June 2012
Contents; consideration of page number where the codification of NAC chapter
good engineering practice document begins] 9/27/12. 445B published by the Nevada
stack height. Legislative Counsel Bureau.
445B.313............................ Method for determining heat 12/16/10 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. June 2012
input: Class I sources. page number where the codification of NAC chapter
document begins] 9/27/12. 445B published by the Nevada
Legislative Counsel Bureau.
445B.3135........................... Method for determining heat 12/17/02 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
input: Class II sources. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.314............................ Method for determining heat 12/17/02 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
input: Class III sources. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.315............................ Contents of operating 05/04/06 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
permits: Exception for page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
operating permits to document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
construct; required Nevada Legislative Counsel
conditions. Bureau.
445B.318............................ Operating permits: 05/04/06 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
Requirement for each page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
source; form of document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
application; issuance or Nevada Legislative Counsel
denial; posting. Bureau.
445B.319, excluding paragraph (3)(b) Operating permits: 09/24/04 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
Administrative amendment. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.325, excluding subsections (1), Operating permits: 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
(3), and (4). Termination, reopening and page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
revision, revision, or document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
revocation and reissuance. Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.331............................ Request for change of 09/18/06 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
location of emission unit. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.3361, excluding paragraph General requirements........ 07/22/10 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
(1)(b) and subsections (6) and (7). page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.3363........................... Operating permit to 01/28/10 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
construct: Application. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.33637.......................... Operating permit to 09/24/04 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
construct for approval of page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
plantwide applicability document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
limitation: Application. Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.

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445B.3364........................... Operating permit to 01/28/10 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
construct: Action by page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
Director on application; document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
notice; public comment and Nevada Legislative Counsel
hearing. Bureau.
445B.3365........................... Operating permit to 05/04/06 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
construct: Contents; page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
noncompliance with document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
conditions. Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.33656.......................... Operating permit to 05/04/06 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
construct for approval of page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
plantwide applicability document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
limitation: Contents; Nevada Legislative Counsel
noncompliance with Bureau.
conditions.
445B.3366........................... Expiration and extension of 09/18/06 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
operating permit to page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
construct; expiration and document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
renewal of plantwide Nevada Legislative Counsel
applicability limitation. Bureau.
445B.3368........................... Additional requirements for 01/28/10 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
application; exception. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.3375, excluding subsections (2) Class I-B application: 09/18/06 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
and (3). Filing requirement. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.3395, excluding subsections Action by Director on 04/17/08 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
(13), (14), and (15). application; notice; public page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
comment and hearing; document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
objection by Administrator; Nevada Legislative Counsel
expiration of permit. Bureau.
445B.340, excluding subsection (3).. Prerequisites to issuance, 04/17/08 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
revision or renewal of page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
permit. document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.342, excluding paragraph Certain changes authorized 10/31/05 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
(3)(e).. without revision of permit; page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
notification of authorized document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
changes. Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.3425........................... Minor revision of permit.... 09/24/04 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.344............................ Significant revision of 12/17/02 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
permit. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.3441........................... Administrative revision of 09/18/06 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
permit to incorporate page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
conditions of certain document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
permits to construct. Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.3443........................... Renewal of permit........... 12/17/08 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.3447, excluding subsection (4). Class I general permit...... 12/17/02 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 5/21/12. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.3453, excluding subsection (3). Application: General 05/04/06 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
requirements. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.3457........................... Action by Director on 10/26/11 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 11/09/11. June 2012
application; notice; public page number where the codification of NAC chapter
comment and hearing; document begins] 9/27/12. 445B published by the Nevada
expiration of permit. Legislative Counsel Bureau.

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445B.346, excluding subsection (6).. Required contents of permit. 10/30/95 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.3465........................... Application for revision.... 10/31/05 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.3473........................... Renewal of permit........... 12/17/08 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.3477........................... Class II general permit..... 04/17/08 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.3485........................... Application: General 09/18/06 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
requirements. page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.3487........................... Action by Director on 09/18/06 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
application; expiration of page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
permit. document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.3489........................... Required contents of permit. 09/18/06 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.3493........................... Application for revision.... 10/25/01 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
445B.3497........................... Renewal of permit........... 12/17/08 [Insert Federal Register Submitted on 1/24/11. November
page number where the 2010 codification of NAC
document begins] 9/27/12. chapter 445B published by the
Nevada Legislative Counsel
Bureau.
Nevada Air Quality Regulations--Point Sources and Registration Certificates
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NAQR, Article 13, subsection 13.1, [related to registration 2/28/80 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81)...... Submitted on 3/17/80. See 40 CFR
paragraph 13.1.3 [excluding certificates for point 52.1490(c)(18)(i). NAQR article
13.1.3(1) and 13.1.3(3)]. sources subject to the 13.1.3(3) was deleted without
requirement for an replacement at 73 FR 20536 (4/
environmental evaluation; 16/08). See 40 CFR
additional requirements for 52.1490(c)(18)(i)(A). NAQR
such sources to be located article 13.1.3(1) was
in nonattainment areas]. superseded by approval of
amended NSR rules at [Insert
Federal Register page number
where the document begins] 9/27/
12.
NAQR Article 13, subsection 13.2 [relates to thresholds used 12/15/77 47 FR 27070 (6/23/82)...... Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR
(excluding 13.2.3 and 13.2.4). to identify sources subject 52.1490(c)(16)(viii).
to environmental evaluation Subsection 13.2 includes
requirement]. paragraphs 13.2.1-13.2.2.
Paragraphs 13.2.3-13.2.4 were
superseded by approval of
amended NSR rules at [Insert
Federal Register page number
where the document begins] 9/27/
12.

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