Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia; Consumer and Commercial Products and Mobile Equipment Repair and Refinishing Operations, 46201-46205 [2015-18609]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 149 / Tuesday, August 4, 2015 / Rules and Regulations ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R03–OAR–2014–0816; FRL–9931–29– Region 3] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia; Consumer and Commercial Products and Mobile Equipment Repair and Refinishing Operations Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia. This revision consists of amendments to Virginia’s regulation for consumer and commercial products in order to apply provisions pertaining to portable fuel containers, consumer and commercial products, architectural and industrial maintenance coatings, adhesives, adhesive primers, sealants, and sealant primers to the Richmond volatile organic compound (VOC) Emissions Control Area. The revision also consists of amendments to Virginia’s regulation for existing stationary sources to apply provisions pertaining to mobile equipment repair and refinishing operations in the Richmond VOC Emissions Control Area. EPA is approving these revisions to the Virginia SIP in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: Environmental Quality, 629 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leslie Jones Doherty, (215) 814–3409 or by email at jones.leslie@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background On March 16, 2015 (80 FR 13510), EPA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) for the Commonwealth of Virginia. In the NPR, EPA proposed approval of revisions to Virginia’s consumer and commercial products and mobile equipment repair and refinishing operations regulations. The formal SIP revision was submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia on April 10, 2014. II. Summary of SIP Revision The SIP revision consists of amendments to 9VAC5 Chapter 45— Consumer and Commercial Products in order to apply provisions pertaining to portable fuel containers, consumer and commercial products, architectural and industrial maintenance coatings, adhesives, adhesive primers, sealants, and sealant primers to the Richmond VOC Emissions Control Area. This revision also amends Article 48 of 9VAC5 Chapter 40—Existing Stationary Sources to apply provisions pertaining to mobile equipment repair and refinishing operations in the Richmond VOC Emissions Control Area. Also, the SIP revision includes revised compliance dates for Chapters 40 and 45 and retains in Chapter 45 a temporary exemption for the manufacture and distribution of single-ply roof membrane adhesives and sealants. Other specific DATES: This final rule is effective on requirements and the rationale for EPA’s September 3, 2015. proposed action are explained in the ADDRESSES: EPA has established a NPR and will not be restated here. No docket for this action under Docket ID public comments were received on the Number EPA–R03–OAR–2014–0816. All NPR. documents in the docket are listed in III. General Information Pertaining to the www.regulations.gov Web site. Although listed in the electronic docket, SIP Submittals From the Commonwealth of Virginia some information is not publicly available, i.e., confidential business In 1995, Virginia adopted legislation information (CBI) or other information that provides, subject to certain whose disclosure is restricted by statute. conditions, for an environmental Certain other material, such as assessment (audit) ‘‘privilege’’ for copyrighted material, is not placed on voluntary compliance evaluations the Internet and will be publicly performed by a regulated entity. The available only in hard copy form. legislation further addresses the relative Publicly available docket materials are burden of proof for parties either available either electronically through asserting the privilege or seeking www.regulations.gov or in hard copy for disclosure of documents for which the public inspection during normal privilege is claimed. Virginia’s business hours at the Air Protection legislation also provides, subject to Division, U.S. Environmental Protection certain conditions, for a penalty waiver Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, for violations of environmental laws Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. when a regulated entity discovers such Copies of the State submittal are violations pursuant to a voluntary available at the Virginia Department of compliance evaluation and voluntarily VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:47 Aug 03, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 46201 discloses such violations to the Commonwealth and takes prompt and appropriate measures to remedy the violations. Virginia’s Voluntary Environmental Assessment Privilege Law, Va. Code Sec. 10.1–1198, provides a privilege that protects from disclosure documents and information about the content of those documents that are the product of a voluntary environmental assessment. The Privilege Law does not extend to documents or information that: (1) Are generated or developed before the commencement of a voluntary environmental assessment; (2) are prepared independently of the assessment process; (3) demonstrate a clear, imminent and substantial danger to the public health or environment; or (4) are required by law. On January 12, 1998, the Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General provided a legal opinion that states that the Privilege law, Va. Code Sec. 10.1–1198, precludes granting a privilege to documents and information ‘‘required by law,’’ including documents and information ‘‘required by Federal law to maintain program delegation, authorization or approval,’’ since Virginia must ‘‘enforce Federally authorized environmental programs in a manner that is no less stringent than their Federal counterparts. . . .’’ The opinion concludes that ‘‘[r]egarding § 10.1–1198, therefore, documents or other information needed for civil or criminal enforcement under one of these programs could not be privileged because such documents and information are essential to pursuing enforcement in a manner required by Federal law to maintain program delegation, authorization or approval.’’ Virginia’s Immunity law, Va. Code Sec. 10.1–1199, provides that ‘‘[t]o the extent consistent with requirements imposed by Federal law,’’ any person making a voluntary disclosure of information to a state agency regarding a violation of an environmental statute, regulation, permit, or administrative order is granted immunity from administrative or civil penalty. The Attorney General’s January 12, 1998 opinion states that the quoted language renders this statute inapplicable to enforcement of any Federally authorized programs, since ‘‘no immunity could be afforded from administrative, civil, or criminal penalties because granting such immunity would not be consistent with Federal law, which is one of the criteria for immunity.’’ Therefore, EPA has determined that Virginia’s Privilege and Immunity statutes will not preclude the Commonwealth from enforcing its E:\FR\FM\04AUR1.SGM 04AUR1 46202 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 149 / Tuesday, August 4, 2015 / Rules and Regulations program consistent with the Federal requirements. In any event, because EPA has also determined that a state audit privilege and immunity law can affect only state enforcement and cannot have any impact on Federal enforcement authorities, EPA may at any time invoke its authority under the CAA, including, for example, sections 113, 167, 205, 211 or 213, to enforce the requirements or prohibitions of the state plan, independently of any state enforcement effort. In addition, citizen enforcement under section 304 of the CAA is likewise unaffected by this, or any, state audit privilege or immunity law. IV. Final Action EPA is approving the amendments to Virginia’s regulations for consumer and commercial products and mobile equipment repair and refinishing operations as a revision to the Virginia SIP. V. Incorporation by Reference In this rulemaking action, the EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR 51.5, the EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) Regulations described in amendments to 40 CFR part 52 set forth below. The EPA has made, and will continue to make, these documents generally available electronically through www.regulations.gov and/or in hard copy at the appropriate EPA office (see the ADDRESSES section of this preamble for more information). VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES A. General Requirements 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); VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:47 Aug 03, 2015 Jkt 235001 • 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, this rule does not have tribal implications as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because the SIP is not approved to apply in Indian country located in the state, and EPA notes that it will not impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law. B. Submission to Congress and the Comptroller General 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 action and other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register. PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 This action is not a ‘‘major rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). C. Petitions for Judicial Review Under section 307(b)(1) of the CAA, petitions for judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by October 5, 2015. Filing a petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or action. This action pertaining to Virginia’s control of VOC emissions from commercial and consumer products and mobile equipment repair and refinishing operations 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, Ozone, Volatile organic compounds. Dated: July 9, 2015. William C. Early, Acting, Regional Administrator, Region III. 40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows: PART 52—APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS 1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Subpart VV—Virginia 2. In § 52.2420, the table in paragraph (c) is amended by: ■ A. In the entries for Chapter 40, Part II, Article 48, revise Sections 5–40–6970 and 5–40–7050 and add 5–40–6975 in numerical order. ■ B. In entries for Chapter 45, Part II, Article 1, revise Sections 5–45–70 and 5–45–90; Article 2 Sections 5–45–160, 5–45–170 and 5–45–240; Article 3 Section 5–45–310; Article 4 Sections 5– 45–400, 5–45–420, 5–45–430 and 5–45– 480; Article 5 Sections 5–45–520, 5–45– 530 and 5–45–580; and Article 6 Sections 5–45–620, 5–45–630, 5–45–650 and 5–45–700. The revisions and additions read as follows: ■ § 52.2420 * Identification of plan. * * (c) * * * E:\FR\FM\04AUR1.SGM 04AUR1 * * 46203 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 149 / Tuesday, August 4, 2015 / Rules and Regulations EPA-APPROVED VIRGINIA REGULATIONS AND STATUTES State citation State effective date Title/subject * * * * 9 VAC 5, Chapter 40 * * * Applicability and designation of affected facility. * 5–40–6975 ..................... * 5–40–7050 ..................... * * * * * * * 08/04/15 [Insert Federal Register citation]. * * Revision extends the applicability to include the Richmond VOC Emissions Control Area. * * Exemptions ................... * * 08/04/15 [Insert Federal Register citation]. * Added. * 10/01/13 * * Compliance schedules .. * * 08/04/15 [Insert Federal Register citation]. * Amended. * 10/01/13 * * 9 VAC 5, Chapter 45 * Article 1 * 10/01/13 * * * Part II Emission Standards Emission Standards for Mobile Equipment Repair and Refinishing (Rule 4–48) * 5–40–6970 ..................... * * Existing Stationary Sources (Part IV) * Article 48 Explanation [former SIP citation] EPA approval date * * * * * Consumer and Commercial Products * * * Part II Emission Standards Emission Standards For Portable Fuel Containers And Spouts Manufactured Before August 1, 2010 * 5–45–70 ......................... * * Exemptions ................... * * 08/04/15 [Insert Federal Register citation]. * Amended. * 10/01/13 * 5–45–90 ......................... * * Standard for volatile organic compounds. * * 08/04/15 ............................................ * Amended. * 10/01/13 * * Article 2 * * * * Emission Standards For Portable Fuel Containers And Spouts Manufactured On Or After August 1, 2010 5–45–160 ....................... Applicability ................... 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Federal Register citation]. 5–45–170 ....................... Exemptions ................... 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Federal Register citation]. * 5–45–240 ....................... * * Compliance schedules .. 10/01/13 * * 08/04/15 [Insert Federal Register citation]. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES * * Article 3 * 5–45–310 ....................... (Except for subsection B) VerDate Sep<11>2014 * * * Amended. * * * * Emission Standards For Consumer Products Manufactured Before August 1, 2010 * * Standard for volatile organic compounds. 14:47 Aug 03, 2015 * Revision extends the applicability to include the Richmond VOC Emissions Control Area. Amended. Jkt 235001 PO 00000 10/01/13 Frm 00019 * * 08/04/15 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\04AUR1.SGM * Amended. 04AUR1 * 46204 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 149 / Tuesday, August 4, 2015 / Rules and Regulations EPA-APPROVED VIRGINIA REGULATIONS AND STATUTES—Continued State citation State effective date Title/subject * * Article 4 * * * * Applicability ................... 10/01/13 * 5–45–420 ....................... * * Definitions ..................... 10/01/13 5–45–430 ....................... (Except for subsection B) Standard for volatile organic compounds. 10/01/13 * 5–45–480 ....................... * * Compliance schedules .. 10/01/13 * * Article 5 08/04/15 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Revision extends the applicability to include the Richmond VOC Emissions Control Area. * * 08/04/15 [Insert Federal Register citation]. 08/04/15 [Insert FEDERAL REGISTER citation]. * Amended. * * 08/04/15 [Insert Federal Register citation]. * Amended. * * Amended. * * * * Emission Standards For Architectural And Industrial Maintenance Coatings 5–45–520 ....................... Applicability ................... 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Federal Register citation]. 5–45–530 ....................... Exemptions ................... 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Federal Register citation]. * 5–45–580 ....................... * * Compliance schedules .. 10/01/13 * * 08/04/15 [Insert Federal Register citation]. * * Emission Standards For Consumer Products Manufactured On or After August 1, 2010 5–45–400 ....................... * Explanation [former SIP citation] EPA approval date * * Article 6 * Revision extends the applicability to include the Richmond VOC Emissions Control Area. Amended. * Amended. * * * * Emission Standards For Adhesives And Sealants 5–45–620 ....................... Applicability ................... 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Federal Register citation]. 5–45–630 ....................... Exemptions ................... 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Federal Register citation]. * 5–45–650 ....................... * * Standard for volatile organic compounds. * * 08/04/15 [Insert Federal Register citation]. * Amended. * 10/01/13 * 5–45–700 ....................... * * Compliance schedules .. * * 08/04/15 [Insert Federal Register citation]. * Amended. * 10/01/13 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES * VerDate Sep<11>2014 * 14:47 Aug 03, 2015 * Jkt 235001 PO 00000 * Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Revision extends the applicability to include the Richmond VOC Emissions Control Area. Amended. * Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\04AUR1.SGM * 04AUR1 * 46205 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 149 / Tuesday, August 4, 2015 / Rules and Regulations * * * * * BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 622 [Docket No. 140214145–5582–02] RIN 0648–BD81 Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coral, Coral Reefs, and Live/Hard Bottom Habitats of the South Atlantic Region; Amendment 8; Correction National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Final rule; correction. AGENCY: NMFS published a final rule on July 17, 2015, to, in part, implement provisions that would expand a portion of the northern boundary of the Cape Lookout Lophelia Banks Deepwater Coral Habitat Area of Particular Concern (Cape Lookout CHAPC). The final rule included coordinates for only the expansion of the Cape Lookout CHAPC instead of the coordinates for the existing CHAPC plus the expanded area. This notification corrects the coordinates for the Cape Lookout CHAPC to encompass the existing CHAPC plus the expanded area. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:47 Aug 03, 2015 The correction is effective on August 17, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karla Gore, 727–824–5305; email: karla.gore@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 17, 2015, NMFS published a final rule in the Federal Register (80 FR 42423) to implement provisions for Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for Coral, Coral Reefs, and Live/Hard Bottom Habitats of the South Atlantic Region (FMP) (Amendment 8), that expands portions of the northern and western boundaries of the Oculina Bank Habitat Area of Particular Concern (HAPC) and allows transit through the Oculina Bank HAPC by fishing vessels with rock shrimp onboard; modifies vessel monitoring systems (VMS) requirements for rock shrimp fishermen transiting through the Oculina Bank HAPC; expands a portion of the western boundary of the Stetson Reefs, Savannah and East Florida Lithotherms, and Miami Terrace Deepwater Coral HAPC (Stetson-Miami Terrace CHAPC), including modifications to shrimp access area 1; and expands a portion of the northern boundary of the Cape Lookout CHAPC. The purpose of the final rule is to increase protection for deepwater coral based on new information for deepwater coral resources in the South Atlantic. The final rule is effective August 17, 2015. DATES: [FR Doc. 2015–18609 Filed 8–3–15; 8:45 am] Jkt 235001 Need for Correction After the final rule published, NMFS noticed that the coordinates that describe the CHAPC for ‘‘Cape Lookout PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 Lophelia Banks’’ in § 622.224(c)(1)(i) set forth only the expanded CHAPC area of 10 square miles (26 square km) and not the total area that encompasses both the existing CHAPC and the expanded area, which totals 326 square miles (844 square km). Amendment 8 and the implementing proposed and final rules are clear that the CHAPC for Cape Lookout Lophelia Banks would consist of the existing area and the expanded area. NMFS publishes this notification to correct that mistake. Correction In the Federal Register of July 17, 2015, in FR Doc. 2015–17617, on page 42432, in the first column, the table in § 622.224(c)(1)(i) is corrected to read as follows: Point North lat. West long. Origin ....... 1 .............. 2 .............. 3 .............. 4 .............. 5 .............. 6 .............. Origin ....... 34°24′37″ 34°10′26″ 34°05′47″ 34°21′02″ 34°23′28.998″ 34°27′00″ 34°27′54″ 34°24′37″ 75°45′11″ 75°58′44″ 75°54′54″ 75°41′25″ 75°43′58.002″ 75°41′45″ 75°42′45″ 75°45′11″ Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: July 28, 2015. Samuel D. Rauch III, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015–19009 Filed 8–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\04AUR1.SGM 04AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 149 (Tuesday, August 4, 2015)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0816; FRL-9931-29-Region 3]

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans;
Virginia; Consumer and Commercial Products and Mobile Equipment Repair
and Refinishing Operations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State
Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of
Virginia. This revision consists of amendments to Virginia's regulation
for consumer and commercial products in order to apply provisions
pertaining to portable fuel containers, consumer and commercial
products, architectural and industrial maintenance coatings, adhesives,
adhesive primers, sealants, and sealant primers to the Richmond
volatile organic compound (VOC) Emissions Control Area. The revision
also consists of amendments to Virginia's regulation for existing
stationary sources to apply provisions pertaining to mobile equipment
repair and refinishing operations in the Richmond VOC Emissions Control
Area. EPA is approving these revisions to the Virginia SIP in
accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).

DATES: This final rule is effective on September 3, 2015.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID
Number EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0816. All documents in the docket are listed in
the www.regulations.gov Web site. Although listed in the electronic
docket, some information is not publicly available, i.e., confidential
business information (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 through www.regulations.gov or in hard
copy for public inspection during normal business hours at the Air
Protection Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III,
1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. Copies of the State
submittal are available at the Virginia Department of Environmental
Quality, 629 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leslie Jones Doherty, (215) 814-3409
or by email at jones.leslie@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

On March 16, 2015 (80 FR 13510), EPA published a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPR) for the Commonwealth of Virginia. In the NPR, EPA
proposed approval of revisions to Virginia's consumer and commercial
products and mobile equipment repair and refinishing operations
regulations. The formal SIP revision was submitted by the Commonwealth
of Virginia on April 10, 2014.

II. Summary of SIP Revision

The SIP revision consists of amendments to 9VAC5 Chapter 45--
Consumer and Commercial Products in order to apply provisions
pertaining to portable fuel containers, consumer and commercial
products, architectural and industrial maintenance coatings, adhesives,
adhesive primers, sealants, and sealant primers to the Richmond VOC
Emissions Control Area. This revision also amends Article 48 of 9VAC5
Chapter 40--Existing Stationary Sources to apply provisions pertaining
to mobile equipment repair and refinishing operations in the Richmond
VOC Emissions Control Area. Also, the SIP revision includes revised
compliance dates for Chapters 40 and 45 and retains in Chapter 45 a
temporary exemption for the manufacture and distribution of single-ply
roof membrane adhesives and sealants. Other specific requirements and
the rationale for EPA's proposed action are explained in the NPR and
will not be restated here. No public comments were received on the NPR.

III. General Information Pertaining to SIP Submittals From the
Commonwealth of Virginia

In 1995, Virginia adopted legislation that provides, subject to
certain conditions, for an environmental assessment (audit)
``privilege'' for voluntary compliance evaluations performed by a
regulated entity. The legislation further addresses the relative burden
of proof for parties either asserting the privilege or seeking
disclosure of documents for which the privilege is claimed. Virginia's
legislation also provides, subject to certain conditions, for a penalty
waiver for violations of environmental laws when a regulated entity
discovers such violations pursuant to a voluntary compliance evaluation
and voluntarily discloses such violations to the Commonwealth and takes
prompt and appropriate measures to remedy the violations. Virginia's
Voluntary Environmental Assessment Privilege Law, Va. Code Sec. 10.1-
1198, provides a privilege that protects from disclosure documents and
information about the content of those documents that are the product
of a voluntary environmental assessment. The Privilege Law does not
extend to documents or information that: (1) Are generated or developed
before the commencement of a voluntary environmental assessment; (2)
are prepared independently of the assessment process; (3) demonstrate a
clear, imminent and substantial danger to the public health or
environment; or (4) are required by law.
On January 12, 1998, the Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the
Attorney General provided a legal opinion that states that the
Privilege law, Va. Code Sec. 10.1-1198, precludes granting a privilege
to documents and information ``required by law,'' including documents
and information ``required by Federal law to maintain program
delegation, authorization or approval,'' since Virginia must ``enforce
Federally authorized environmental programs in a manner that is no less
stringent than their Federal counterparts. . . .'' The opinion
concludes that ``[r]egarding Sec. 10.1-1198, therefore, documents or
other information needed for civil or criminal enforcement under one of
these programs could not be privileged because such documents and
information are essential to pursuing enforcement in a manner required
by Federal law to maintain program delegation, authorization or
approval.''
Virginia's Immunity law, Va. Code Sec. 10.1-1199, provides that
``[t]o the extent consistent with requirements imposed by Federal
law,'' any person making a voluntary disclosure of information to a
state agency regarding a violation of an environmental statute,
regulation, permit, or administrative order is granted immunity from
administrative or civil penalty. The Attorney General's January 12,
1998 opinion states that the quoted language renders this statute
inapplicable to enforcement of any Federally authorized programs, since
``no immunity could be afforded from administrative, civil, or criminal
penalties because granting such immunity would not be consistent with
Federal law, which is one of the criteria for immunity.''
Therefore, EPA has determined that Virginia's Privilege and
Immunity statutes will not preclude the Commonwealth from enforcing its

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program consistent with the Federal requirements. In any event, because
EPA has also determined that a state audit privilege and immunity law
can affect only state enforcement and cannot have any impact on Federal
enforcement authorities, EPA may at any time invoke its authority under
the CAA, including, for example, sections 113, 167, 205, 211 or 213, to
enforce the requirements or prohibitions of the state plan,
independently of any state enforcement effort. In addition, citizen
enforcement under section 304 of the CAA is likewise unaffected by
this, or any, state audit privilege or immunity law.

IV. Final Action

EPA is approving the amendments to Virginia's regulations for
consumer and commercial products and mobile equipment repair and
refinishing operations as a revision to the Virginia SIP.

V. Incorporation by Reference

In this rulemaking action, the EPA is finalizing regulatory text
that includes incorporation by reference. In accordance with
requirements of 1 CFR 51.5, the EPA is finalizing the incorporation by
reference of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ)
Regulations described in amendments to 40 CFR part 52 set forth below.
The EPA has made, and will continue to make, these documents generally
available electronically through www.regulations.gov and/or in hard
copy at the appropriate EPA office (see the ADDRESSES section of this
preamble for more information).

VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

A. General Requirements

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, this rule does not have tribal implications as
specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000),
because the SIP is not approved to apply in Indian country located in
the state, and EPA notes that it will not impose substantial direct
costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law.

B. Submission to Congress and the Comptroller General

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 action and
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).

C. Petitions for Judicial Review

Under section 307(b)(1) of the CAA, petitions for judicial review
of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for
the appropriate circuit by October 5, 2015. Filing a petition for
reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect
the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial review nor
does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may
be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or
action. This action pertaining to Virginia's control of VOC emissions
from commercial and consumer products and mobile equipment repair and
refinishing operations 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, Ozone, Volatile organic compounds.

Dated: July 9, 2015.
William C. Early,
Acting, Regional Administrator, Region III.

40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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

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

Subpart VV--Virginia

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2. In Sec. 52.2420, the table in paragraph (c) is amended by:
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A. In the entries for Chapter 40, Part II, Article 48, revise Sections
5-40-6970 and 5-40-7050 and add 5-40-6975 in numerical order.
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B. In entries for Chapter 45, Part II, Article 1, revise Sections 5-45-
70 and 5-45-90; Article 2 Sections 5-45-160, 5-45-170 and 5-45-240;
Article 3 Section 5-45-310; Article 4 Sections 5-45-400, 5-45-420, 5-
45-430 and 5-45-480; Article 5 Sections 5-45-520, 5-45-530 and 5-45-
580; and Article 6 Sections 5-45-620, 5-45-630, 5-45-650 and 5-45-700.
The revisions and additions read as follows:

Sec. 52.2420 Identification of plan.

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(c) * * *

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EPA-Approved Virginia Regulations and Statutes
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State
State citation Title/subject effective EPA approval date Explanation [former
date SIP citation]
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9 VAC 5, Chapter 40 Existing Stationary Sources (Part IV)
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Part II Emission Standards
Article 48 Emission Standards for Mobile Equipment Repair and Refinishing (Rule 4-48)
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* * * * * * *
5-40-6970........................ Applicability and 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Revision extends the
designation of Federal Register applicability to
affected facility. citation]. include the
Richmond VOC
Emissions Control
Area.

* * * * * * *
5-40-6975........................ Exemptions.......... 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Added.
Federal Register
citation].

* * * * * * *
5-40-7050........................ Compliance schedules 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Amended.
Federal Register
citation].

* * * * * * *
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9 VAC 5, Chapter 45 Consumer and Commercial Products
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Part II Emission Standards
Article 1 Emission Standards For Portable Fuel Containers And Spouts Manufactured Before August 1, 2010
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* * * * * * *
5-45-70.......................... Exemptions.......... 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Amended.
Federal Register
citation].

* * * * * * *
5-45-90.......................... Standard for 10/01/13 08/04/15............ Amended.
volatile organic
compounds.

* * * * * * *
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Article 2 Emission Standards For Portable Fuel Containers And Spouts Manufactured On Or After August 1, 2010
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5-45-160......................... Applicability....... 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Revision extends the
Federal Register applicability to
citation]. include the
Richmond VOC
Emissions Control
Area.
5-45-170......................... Exemptions.......... 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Amended.
Federal Register
citation].

* * * * * * *
5-45-240......................... Compliance schedules 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Amended.
Federal Register
citation].

* * * * * * *
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Article 3 Emission Standards For Consumer Products Manufactured Before August 1, 2010
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* * * * * * *
5-45-310......................... Standard for 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Amended.
(Except for subsection B)........ volatile organic Federal Register
compounds. citation].

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Article 4 Emission Standards For Consumer Products Manufactured On or After August 1, 2010
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5-45-400......................... Applicability....... 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Revision extends the
Federal Register applicability to
citation]. include the
Richmond VOC
Emissions Control
Area.

* * * * * * *
5-45-420......................... Definitions......... 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Amended.
Federal Register
citation].
5-45-430......................... Standard for 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Amended.
(Except for subsection B)........ volatile organic Federal Register
compounds. citation].

* * * * * * *
5-45-480......................... Compliance schedules 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Amended.
Federal Register
citation].

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Article 5 Emission Standards For Architectural And Industrial Maintenance Coatings
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5-45-520......................... Applicability....... 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Revision extends the
Federal Register applicability to
citation]. include the
Richmond VOC
Emissions Control
Area.
5-45-530......................... Exemptions.......... 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Amended.
Federal Register
citation].

* * * * * * *
5-45-580......................... Compliance schedules 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Amended.
Federal Register
citation].

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Article 6 Emission Standards For Adhesives And Sealants
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5-45-620......................... Applicability....... 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Revision extends the
Federal Register applicability to
citation]. include the
Richmond VOC
Emissions Control
Area.
5-45-630......................... Exemptions.......... 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Amended.
Federal Register
citation].

* * * * * * *
5-45-650......................... Standard for 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Amended.
volatile organic Federal Register
compounds. citation].

* * * * * * *
5-45-700......................... Compliance schedules 10/01/13 08/04/15 [Insert Amended.
Federal Register
citation].

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