Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indiana; Minor NSR for Title V and FESOP Sources, 201-204 [2014-30832]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 2 / Monday, January 5, 2015 / Proposed Rules The Commission published the Position Limits Proposal and the Aggregation Proposal separately because it believes that the proposed amendments regarding aggregation of positions could be appropriate regardless of whether the Position Limits Proposal is finalized.8 If the Aggregation Proposal is finalized first, the modifications would apply to the current position limits regime for futures and option contracts on nine enumerated agricultural commodities. If the Position Limits Proposal is subsequently finalized, the modifications in the Aggregation Proposal would apply to the position limits regime for 28 exempt and agricultural commodity futures and options contracts and the physical commodity swaps that are economically equivalent to such contracts. In order to provide interested parties with an opportunity to comment on the Aggregation Proposal during the comment period on the Position Limits Proposal, the Commission extended the comment period for the Aggregation Proposal to February 10, 2014, the same end date as the comment period for the Position Limits Proposal.9 Subsequent to publication of the Position Limits Proposal and the Aggregation Proposal, the Commission directed staff to schedule a June 19, 2014, public roundtable to consider certain issues regarding position limits for physical commodity derivatives. The roundtable focused on hedges of a physical commodity by a commercial enterprise, including gross hedging, cross-commodity hedging, anticipatory hedging, and the process for obtaining a non-enumerated exemption. Discussion included the setting of spot month limits in physical-delivery and cashsettled contracts and a conditional spotmonth limit exemption. Further, the roundtable included discussion of: The aggregation exemption for certain ownership interests of greater than 50 percent in an owned entity; and aggregation based on substantially identical trading strategies. As well, the Commission invited comment on whether to provide parity for wheat contracts in non-spot month limits. In conjunction with the roundtable, staff questions regarding these topics were posted on the Commission’s Web site. To provide commenters with a sufficient period of time to respond to questions raised and points made at the roundtable, the Commission published a document in the Federal Register on May 29, 2014, reopening the comment 8 See 9 See id. at 68947. 79 FR 2394 (Jan. 14, 2014). VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:12 Jan 02, 2015 Jkt 235001 201 periods for the Position Limit Proposal and the Aggregation Proposal for three weeks, from June 12, 2014 to July 3, 2014. The Commission published notice in the Federal Register on July 3, 2014, further extending the comment periods to August 4, 2014. Comment letters received on the Position Limits Proposal are available at https://comments.cftc.gov/ PublicComments/ CommentList.aspx?id=1436. Comment letters received on the Aggregation Proposal are available at https:// comments.cftc.gov/PublicComments/ CommentList.aspx?id=1427. Issued in Washington, DC, on December 30, 2014, by the Commission. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission. II. Reopening of Comment Period BILLING CODE 6351–01–P The Commission’s Agricultural Advisory Committee met on December 9, 2014. The agenda adopted for the meeting included consideration, among other matters, of two issues associated with the Position Limits rulemaking: Deliverable supply and exemptions for bona fide hedging positions. In conjunction with the meeting of the Commission’s Agricultural Advisory Committee, the Commission posted questions and presentation materials on the Commission’s Web site; additionally, access to a video webcast of the meeting has been added to the Web site.10 To provide interested persons with a sufficient period of time to respond to questions raised and points made at the Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting, the Commission reopened both the Position Limit Proposal and the Aggregation Proposal for an additional 45-day comment period.11 The Commission is providing notice and clarification that, in addition to commenting on the agenda issues noted in the December 4, 2014, Federal Register release providing notice of the reopened comment period, comments may be made on the issues addressed at the meeting or in associated materials posted to the Commission’s Web site, as they pertain to agricultural commodities, including hedges of a physical commodity by a commercial enterprise; and the process for estimating deliverable supplies used in the setting of spot month limits, as each pertains to agricultural commodities. Both comment periods reopened on December 9, 2014, and will close on January 22, 2015. 10 Questions, presentation materials, and a video webcast have been made available at https:// www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/Events/opaevent_ aac120914. 11 See 79 FR 71973 (Dec. 4, 2014). PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Note: The following appendix will not appear in the Code of Federal Regulations. Appendix to Position Limits for Derivatives and Aggregation of Positions Reopening of Comment Periods—Commission Voting Summary On this matter, Chairman Massad and Commissioners Wetjen, Bowen, and Giancarlo voted in the affirmative. No Commissioner voted in the negative. [FR Doc. 2014–30831 Filed 1–2–15; 8:45 am] ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R05–OAR–2013–0780; FRL–9921–27– Region–5] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indiana; Minor NSR for Title V and FESOP Sources Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing approval of revisions to Indiana’s minor new source review construction permit rule. The rule applies to construction of new units or modifications of existing units at sources subject to title V and Federal enforceable state operating permit requirements. If approved, this rule will replace the previous state implementation plan (SIP) minor source construction permit rule for Indiana. DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 4, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R05– OAR–2013–0780, by one of the following methods: 1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. 2. Email: damico.genevieve@epa.gov. 3. Fax: (312) 385–5501. 4. Mail: Genevieve Damico, Chief, Air Permits Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. 5. Hand Delivery: Genevieve Damico, Chief, Air Permits Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05JAP1.SGM 05JAP1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 202 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 2 / Monday, January 5, 2015 / Proposed Rules Such deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Regional Office official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays. Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA–R05–OAR–2013– 0780. 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 information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through www.regulations.gov or email. 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 instructions on submitting comments, go to Section I of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, Air and Radiation Division, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. This facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. We VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:12 Jan 02, 2015 Jkt 235001 recommend that you telephone Sam Portanova, Environmental Engineer, at (312) 886–3189 before visiting the Region 5 office. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sam Portanova, Environmental Engineer, Air Permits Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886–3189, portanova.sam@ epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document whenever ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us,’’ or ‘‘our’’ is used, we mean EPA. This SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section is arranged as follows: I. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA? II. What is being addressed in this document? III. What are the changes that EPA is approving? IV. What action is EPA taking? V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews. I. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA? When submitting comments, remember to: 1. Identify the rulemaking by docket number and other identifying information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number). 2. Follow directions—EPA may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number. 3. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. 4. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/ or data that you used. 5. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. 6. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns, and suggest alternatives. 7. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. 8. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. What is being addressed in this document? On November 7, 2013, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) submitted a SIP revision request to EPA for minor new source review (NSR) construction permit rules. EPA last approved Indiana’s minor construction permit rules (326 IAC 2–1) on October 7, 1994 (59 FR 51108). In this action, EPA is PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 approving amendments to 326 IAC 2–7– 10.5(a), (c) through (j), (l), and (m), and to 326 IAC 2–8–11.1 as revisions to Indiana’s SIP. These provisions do not apply to permitting actions that trigger major prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) or nonattainment NSR requirements. 326 IAC 2–7–10.5 and 326 IAC 2–8–11.1 replace 326 IAC 2–1, which has been repealed in the state rules, as the minor NSR construction permit rules in the Indiana SIP. III. What are the changes that EPA is approving? 326 IAC 2–7–10.5 is Indiana’s minor source construction permit rule for sources that are subject to the title V operating permit program. 326 IAC 2–8– 11.1 is Indiana’s minor source construction permit rule for sources that are subject to the Federally enforceable state operating permit (FESOP) program. The requirements and emission thresholds under these two rules are essentially the same and we are providing one summary below that covers both rules. These rules apply to permitting actions that are not subject to PSD or nonattainment NSR. Any permit modification that exceeds the PSD or nonattainment NSR thresholds in 326 IAC 2–2 and 326 IAC 2–3 continues to be subject to the requirements of those rules. Pursuant to 326 IAC 2–7–10.5(e) or 326 IAC 2–8–11.1(d), a permitting action is subject to the minor modification requirements of this rule if it has a potential to emit (PTE) greater than or equal to the following: 5 tons per year (tpy) of particulate matter (PM), PM less than 10 microns in size (PM10), PM less than 2.5 microns in size (PM2.5), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), total reduced sulfur (TRS), reduced sulfur compounds, or fluorides; 10 tpy of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide (NOX), or volatile organic compounds (VOC); 25 tpy of carbon monoxide (CO); or 0.2 tpy of lead. For VOC emissions, the minor modification requirements apply if the PTE is greater than or equal to 5 tpy for modifications that require the use of air pollution control equipment to comply with the provisions of 326 IAC 8. For permitting actions that meet the criteria for minor modification under this rule, the source is required to submit a permit application to IDEM pursuant to 326 IAC 2–7–10.5(d) or 326 IAC 2–8–11.1 (c). Pursuant to 326 IAC 2–7–10.5(f) or 326 IAC 2–8–11.1(e), within 45 days of receipt of the application, IDEM shall approve the request, deny the request, determine that the request would cause or E:\FR\FM\05JAP1.SGM 05JAP1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 2 / Monday, January 5, 2015 / Proposed Rules contribute to a violation of a national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) or a PSD increment standard, or determine that the request is subject to the significant modification provisions of this rule. Pursuant to 326 IAC 2–7–10.5(g) or 326 IAC 2–8–11.1(f)(1), a permitting actions is subject to the significant modification requirements if it has a PTE greater than or equal to 100 tpy of CO or 25 tpy of PM, PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX, VOC, H2S, TRS, reduced sulfur compounds, or fluorides. For lead, the significant modification requirements apply for any modification with a PTE greater than or equal to 1 tpy. If the entire source has a lead PTE of greater than or equal to 5 tpy, the significant modification requirements apply for a modification with a lead PTE greater than 0.6 tpy. In addition to the requirements for a minor modification, 326 IAC 2–7– 10.5(h) and 326 IAC 2–8–11.1(f)(2) require a permitting action that meets the criteria for a significant modification under this rule to go through public notice prior to permit issuance pursuant to 326 IAC 2–1.1–6 (which EPA approved into Indiana’s SIP on March 3, 2003 (68 FR 9892)). Public notice requirements for significant permit revisions under 326 IAC 2–8–11.1 are conducted pursuant to 326 IAC 2–8–13 (which EPA approved into Indiana’s SIP on August 18, 1995 (60 FR 43008)). This satisfies the public notice requirements for minor construction permits in 40 CFR 51.161. The significant modification emission thresholds for pollutants other than CO are the same as those contained in Indiana’s existing SIP-approved minor NSR rules. The 100 tpy CO emission threshold for significant modifications, however, is less stringent than the 25 tpy applicability threshold in the existing SIP-approved Indiana minor NSR rules. IDEM included an analysis in the November 7, 2013, SIP submittal to EPA demonstrating that the 100 tpy threshold is protective of the CO NAAQS. In the analysis, IDEM reviewed CO point source emissions and ambient air monitoring data from 2000 through 2012. IDEM selected recent PSD sources for modeling at 100 tpy with the modeled results compared to the 1-hour and 8-hour CO significant impact levels (SILs). The modeling results showed no exceedances of either the 1-hour or 8hour CO SILs. Existing CO monitors in Indiana show ambient values well below the NAAQS. As a result, IDEM has shown that ambient air quality will remain well below the NAAQS, even with the addition of sources that emit CO at 100 tpy. Indiana’s analysis of the VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:12 Jan 02, 2015 Jkt 235001 CO threshold satisfies 40 CFR 51.160(e), which requires states to identify sources that will be subject to minor construction permit provisions and discuss the basis for determining which sources will be subject to review. EPA proposes approval of the minor and significant modification thresholds in 326 IAC 2–7–10.5 and 326 IAC 2–8– 11.1. 326 IAC 2–7–10.5(c) and 326 IAC 2– 8–11.1(b) allow sources to repair or replace an emission unit or air pollution control equipment without prior approval. To qualify for this provision, a modification must meet the following criteria: (1) The PTE of each regulated pollutant after the modification is less than or equal to the PTE of the unit that was repaired or replaced; (2) the modification is not major under 326 IAC 2–2, 326 IAC 2–3, or 326 IAC 2–4.1; 1 and (3) the modification returns the unit to normal operation after an upset, malfunction, or mechanical failure or prevents impeding and imminent failure of the unit. Item 2 above means any action that would trigger major PSD, nonattainment NSR, or hazardous pollutant requirements under Section 112(g) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) is not eligible for this provision. Since sources must meet all three of the criteria listed above in order to qualify for the repair or replacement provision, EPA believes that these criteria sufficiently narrow the universe of modifications that are eligible. EPA proposes approval of 326 IAC 2–7–10.5(c) and 326 IAC 2–8– 11.1(b). 326 IAC 2–7–10.5(b) and (k) address provisions for incorporating terms from Federal consent decrees and Federal district court orders into construction permits. EPA previously approved these portions of 326 IAC 2–7–10.5 into Indiana’s SIP on January 17, 2014 (79 FR 3120). IV. What action is EPA taking? EPA is proposing to approve Indiana’s minor source construction permit rule in 326 IAC 2–7–10.5(a), (c) through (j), (l), and (m), and 326 IAC 2–8–11.1. EPA has determined that the emission thresholds and permitting requirements discussed above satisfy the requirements of 40 CFR 51.160 and 51.161. EPA is not proposing action on 326 IAC 2–7–10.5(b) and (k) because these portions of the state’s rule have already been approved into Indiana’s SIP. 1 326 IAC 2–4.1 is IDEM’s regulation implementing the requirements of Section 112(g) of the Clean Air Act for sources with hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions above 10 tpy for a single HAP or 25 tpy for a combination of HAPs. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 203 V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the CAA and applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA’s role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this action merely approves state law as meeting Federal requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state law. For that reason, this action: • Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993); • Does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); • Is certified as not having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); • Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4); • Does not have Federalism implications as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999); • Is not an economically significant regulatory action based on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); • Is not a significant regulatory action subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001); • Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the CAA; and • Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). In addition, the SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation land or in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian country, the rule does not have tribal implications and will not impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as E:\FR\FM\05JAP1.SGM 05JAP1 204 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 2 / Monday, January 5, 2015 / Proposed Rules specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds. Dated: December 22, 2014. Susan Hedman, Regional Administrator, Region 5. [FR Doc. 2014–30832 Filed 1–2–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P (2) Fax: 202–493–2251. (3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590– 0001. (4) Hand Delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202–366–9329. To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods. See the ‘‘Public Participation and Request for Comments’’ portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on submitting comments. If you have questions on this notice, call or email Jack Kemerer, Fishing Vessel Safety Division (CG–CVC–3), Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CVC), U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 202–372– 1249, email Jack.A.Kemerer@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 46 CFR Part 105 Docket No. USCG–2014–0195] RIN 1625–AC18 Commercial Fishing Vessels Dispensing Petroleum Products Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of proposed rulemaking: notice of reopening of comment period. A. Public Participation and Request for Comments The Coast Guard is reopening the public comment period on the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled ‘‘Commercial Fishing Vessels Dispensing Petroleum Products,’’ published in the Federal Register on August 20, 2014. The notice of proposed rulemaking included an incorrect docket number, USCG–2013–0195, and has been reopened with the correct docket number, USCG–2014–0195, to facilitate public comment. DATES: Comments and related material must be submitted online via https:// www.regulations.gov, or reach the Docket Management Facility, on or before February 4, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG– 2014–0195 using any one of the following methods: (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. We encourage you to submit comments and related material on the notice of proposed rulemaking. All comments received will be posted, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov and will include any personal information you have provided. Submitting comments: If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this notice (USCG–2014– 0195) and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online, or by fax, mail or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. We recommend that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a telephone number in the body of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission. 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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0780; FRL-9921-27-Region-5]


Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Indiana; Minor NSR for Title V and FESOP Sources

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing 
approval of revisions to Indiana's minor new source review construction 
permit rule. The rule applies to construction of new units or 
modifications of existing units at sources subject to title V and 
Federal enforceable state operating permit requirements. If approved, 
this rule will replace the previous state implementation plan (SIP) 
minor source construction permit rule for Indiana.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 4, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R05-
OAR-2013-0780, by one of the following methods:
    1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for 
submitting comments.
    2. Email: damico.genevieve@epa.gov.
    3. Fax: (312) 385-5501.
    4. Mail: Genevieve Damico, Chief, Air Permits Section, Air Programs 
Branch (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson 
Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
    5. Hand Delivery: Genevieve Damico, Chief, Air Permits Section, Air 
Programs Branch (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West 
Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604.

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Such deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office normal 
hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for 
deliveries of boxed information. The Regional Office official hours of 
business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding 
Federal holidays.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-R05-OAR-
2013-0780. 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 information that you consider to 
be CBI or otherwise protected through www.regulations.gov or email. 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 
instructions on submitting comments, go to Section I of the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document.
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the 
www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some 
information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information 
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such 
as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. 
Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically 
in www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Environmental Protection 
Agency, Region 5, Air and Radiation Division, 77 West Jackson 
Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. This facility is open from 8:30 
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. 
We recommend that you telephone Sam Portanova, Environmental Engineer, 
at (312) 886-3189 before visiting the Region 5 office.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sam Portanova, Environmental Engineer, 
Air Permits Section, Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), Environmental 
Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, 
Illinois 60604, (312) 886-3189, portanova.sam@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document whenever ``we,'' 
``us,'' or ``our'' is used, we mean EPA. This SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 
section is arranged as follows:

I. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?
II. What is being addressed in this document?
III. What are the changes that EPA is approving?
IV. What action is EPA taking?
V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews.

I. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    When submitting comments, remember to:
    1. Identify the rulemaking by docket number and other identifying 
information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).
    2. Follow directions--EPA may ask you to respond to specific 
questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR) part or section number.
    3. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and 
substitute language for your requested changes.
    4. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information 
and/or data that you used.
    5. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you 
arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be 
reproduced.
    6. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns, and 
suggest alternatives.
    7. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of 
profanity or personal threats.
    8. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline 
identified.

II. What is being addressed in this document?

    On November 7, 2013, the Indiana Department of Environmental 
Management (IDEM) submitted a SIP revision request to EPA for minor new 
source review (NSR) construction permit rules. EPA last approved 
Indiana's minor construction permit rules (326 IAC 2-1) on October 7, 
1994 (59 FR 51108). In this action, EPA is approving amendments to 326 
IAC 2-7-10.5(a), (c) through (j), (l), and (m), and to 326 IAC 2-8-11.1 
as revisions to Indiana's SIP. These provisions do not apply to 
permitting actions that trigger major prevention of significant 
deterioration (PSD) or nonattainment NSR requirements. 326 IAC 2-7-10.5 
and 326 IAC 2-8-11.1 replace 326 IAC 2-1, which has been repealed in 
the state rules, as the minor NSR construction permit rules in the 
Indiana SIP.

III. What are the changes that EPA is approving?

    326 IAC 2-7-10.5 is Indiana's minor source construction permit rule 
for sources that are subject to the title V operating permit program. 
326 IAC 2-8-11.1 is Indiana's minor source construction permit rule for 
sources that are subject to the Federally enforceable state operating 
permit (FESOP) program. The requirements and emission thresholds under 
these two rules are essentially the same and we are providing one 
summary below that covers both rules. These rules apply to permitting 
actions that are not subject to PSD or nonattainment NSR. Any permit 
modification that exceeds the PSD or nonattainment NSR thresholds in 
326 IAC 2-2 and 326 IAC 2-3 continues to be subject to the requirements 
of those rules.
    Pursuant to 326 IAC 2-7-10.5(e) or 326 IAC 2-8-11.1(d), a 
permitting action is subject to the minor modification requirements of 
this rule if it has a potential to emit (PTE) greater than or equal to 
the following: 5 tons per year (tpy) of particulate matter (PM), PM 
less than 10 microns in size (PM10), PM less than 2.5 
microns in size (PM2.5), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), 
total reduced sulfur (TRS), reduced sulfur compounds, or fluorides; 10 
tpy of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide 
(NOX), or volatile organic compounds (VOC); 25 tpy of carbon 
monoxide (CO); or 0.2 tpy of lead. For VOC emissions, the minor 
modification requirements apply if the PTE is greater than or equal to 
5 tpy for modifications that require the use of air pollution control 
equipment to comply with the provisions of 326 IAC 8.
    For permitting actions that meet the criteria for minor 
modification under this rule, the source is required to submit a permit 
application to IDEM pursuant to 326 IAC 2-7-10.5(d) or 326 IAC 2-8-11.1 
(c). Pursuant to 326 IAC 2-7-10.5(f) or 326 IAC 2-8-11.1(e), within 45 
days of receipt of the application, IDEM shall approve the request, 
deny the request, determine that the request would cause or

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contribute to a violation of a national ambient air quality standard 
(NAAQS) or a PSD increment standard, or determine that the request is 
subject to the significant modification provisions of this rule.
    Pursuant to 326 IAC 2-7-10.5(g) or 326 IAC 2-8-11.1(f)(1), a 
permitting actions is subject to the significant modification 
requirements if it has a PTE greater than or equal to 100 tpy of CO or 
25 tpy of PM, PM10, PM2.5, SO2, 
NOX, VOC, H2S, TRS, reduced sulfur compounds, or 
fluorides. For lead, the significant modification requirements apply 
for any modification with a PTE greater than or equal to 1 tpy. If the 
entire source has a lead PTE of greater than or equal to 5 tpy, the 
significant modification requirements apply for a modification with a 
lead PTE greater than 0.6 tpy.
    In addition to the requirements for a minor modification, 326 IAC 
2-7-10.5(h) and 326 IAC 2-8-11.1(f)(2) require a permitting action that 
meets the criteria for a significant modification under this rule to go 
through public notice prior to permit issuance pursuant to 326 IAC 2-
1.1-6 (which EPA approved into Indiana's SIP on March 3, 2003 (68 FR 
9892)). Public notice requirements for significant permit revisions 
under 326 IAC 2-8-11.1 are conducted pursuant to 326 IAC 2-8-13 (which 
EPA approved into Indiana's SIP on August 18, 1995 (60 FR 43008)). This 
satisfies the public notice requirements for minor construction permits 
in 40 CFR 51.161.
    The significant modification emission thresholds for pollutants 
other than CO are the same as those contained in Indiana's existing 
SIP-approved minor NSR rules. The 100 tpy CO emission threshold for 
significant modifications, however, is less stringent than the 25 tpy 
applicability threshold in the existing SIP-approved Indiana minor NSR 
rules. IDEM included an analysis in the November 7, 2013, SIP submittal 
to EPA demonstrating that the 100 tpy threshold is protective of the CO 
NAAQS. In the analysis, IDEM reviewed CO point source emissions and 
ambient air monitoring data from 2000 through 2012. IDEM selected 
recent PSD sources for modeling at 100 tpy with the modeled results 
compared to the 1-hour and 8-hour CO significant impact levels (SILs). 
The modeling results showed no exceedances of either the 1-hour or 8-
hour CO SILs. Existing CO monitors in Indiana show ambient values well 
below the NAAQS. As a result, IDEM has shown that ambient air quality 
will remain well below the NAAQS, even with the addition of sources 
that emit CO at 100 tpy. Indiana's analysis of the CO threshold 
satisfies 40 CFR 51.160(e), which requires states to identify sources 
that will be subject to minor construction permit provisions and 
discuss the basis for determining which sources will be subject to 
review. EPA proposes approval of the minor and significant modification 
thresholds in 326 IAC 2-7-10.5 and 326 IAC 2-8-11.1.
    326 IAC 2-7-10.5(c) and 326 IAC 2-8-11.1(b) allow sources to repair 
or replace an emission unit or air pollution control equipment without 
prior approval. To qualify for this provision, a modification must meet 
the following criteria: (1) The PTE of each regulated pollutant after 
the modification is less than or equal to the PTE of the unit that was 
repaired or replaced; (2) the modification is not major under 326 IAC 
2-2, 326 IAC 2-3, or 326 IAC 2-4.1; \1\ and (3) the modification 
returns the unit to normal operation after an upset, malfunction, or 
mechanical failure or prevents impeding and imminent failure of the 
unit. Item 2 above means any action that would trigger major PSD, 
nonattainment NSR, or hazardous pollutant requirements under Section 
112(g) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) is not eligible for this provision. 
Since sources must meet all three of the criteria listed above in order 
to qualify for the repair or replacement provision, EPA believes that 
these criteria sufficiently narrow the universe of modifications that 
are eligible. EPA proposes approval of 326 IAC 2-7-10.5(c) and 326 IAC 
2-8-11.1(b).
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    \1\ 326 IAC 2-4.1 is IDEM's regulation implementing the 
requirements of Section 112(g) of the Clean Air Act for sources with 
hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions above 10 tpy for a single 
HAP or 25 tpy for a combination of HAPs.
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    326 IAC 2-7-10.5(b) and (k) address provisions for incorporating 
terms from Federal consent decrees and Federal district court orders 
into construction permits. EPA previously approved these portions of 
326 IAC 2-7-10.5 into Indiana's SIP on January 17, 2014 (79 FR 3120).

IV. What action is EPA taking?

    EPA is proposing to approve Indiana's minor source construction 
permit rule in 326 IAC 2-7-10.5(a), (c) through (j), (l), and (m), and 
326 IAC 2-8-11.1. EPA has determined that the emission thresholds and 
permitting requirements discussed above satisfy the requirements of 40 
CFR 51.160 and 51.161. EPA is not proposing action on 326 IAC 2-7-
10.5(b) and (k) because these portions of the state's rule have already 
been approved into Indiana's SIP.

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP 
submission that complies with the provisions of the CAA and applicable 
Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in 
reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices, 
provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this 
action merely approves state law as meeting Federal requirements and 
does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state 
law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to 
review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993);
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the 
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or 
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded 
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have Federalism implications as specified in 
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based 
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to 
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the 
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent 
with the CAA; and
     Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to 
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental 
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under 
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    In addition, the SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian 
reservation land or in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has 
demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian 
country, the rule does not have tribal implications and will not impose 
substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as

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specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, 
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen 
dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: December 22, 2014.
Susan Hedman,
Regional Administrator, Region 5.
[FR Doc. 2014-30832 Filed 1-2-15; 8:45 am]
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