Air Plan Approval: Georgia; New Source Review and Permitting Updates, 47992-47993 [2017-22251]

Download as PDF 47992 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 198 / Monday, October 16, 2017 / Rules and Regulations (1) * * * State citation State effective date Title/ subject Additional explanation/ § 52.2063 citation EPA approval date Title 25—Environmental Protection Article III—Air Resources * Section 129.51 ........ * * General ........................................ * 10/22/16 * 10/16/17, [Insert Federal Register citation]. 10/16/17, [Insert Federal Register citation]. * * Revised Section 129.51(a). Section 129.52 ........ Surface coating processes .......... 10/22/16 * Section 129.52d ...... * * Control of VOCs from Miscellaneous Metal Parts Surface Coating Processes, Miscellaneous Plastic Parts Surface Coating Processes and Pleasure Craft Surface Coatings. * 10/22/16 * 10/16/17, [Insert Federal Register citation]. * * New section 129.52d is added. This section does not remove or replace any permits approved under paragraph (d) of this section. * Section 129.67 ........ * * Graphic arts systems .................. * 10/22/16 * 10/16/17, [Insert Federal Register citation]. * * Revised Subsection 129.67(a)(1). * Section 129.75 ........ * * Mobile equipment repair and refinishing. * 10/22/16 * 10/16/17, [Insert Federal Register citation]. * * Revised Subsection 129.75(b)(1). Previous approval 8/14/00 (c)(148). * * * * * * * * BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R04–OAR–2017–0078; FRL–9969–42– Region 4] Air Plan Approval: Georgia; New Source Review and Permitting Updates Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule. AGENCY: Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the August 15, 2017, direct final rule that approves changes to Georgia’s state implementation plan (SIP) related to new source review (NSR) permitting for prevention of significant deterioration (PSD). EPA will address the comment in a separate final action based upon the proposed rulemaking action, also published on August 15, 2017. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. DATES: The direct final rule published at 82 FR 38605, on August 15, 2017, is withdrawn effective October 16, 2017. jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES SUMMARY: 14:58 Oct 13, 2017 * D. Brad Akers, Air Regulatory Management Section, Air Planning and Implementation Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. Mr. Akers can be reached via telephone at (404) 562–9089 or via electronic mail at akers.brad@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 15, 2017 (82 FR 38605), EPA published a direct final rule approving portions of several SIP revisions submitted by the State of Georgia, through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), on December 15, 2011, July 25, 2014, and November 12, 2014. EPA took a direct final action to approve portions of the December 15, 2011, July 25, 2014, and November 12, 2014, submissions that made changes to the following GA EPD regulations: Rule 391–3–1–.02(7)— ‘‘Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality (PSD),’’ which applies to the construction and modification of any major stationary source in areas designated as attainment or unclassifiable as required by part C of title I of the CAA; and Rule 391–3–1– .03(8)—‘‘Permit Requirements,’’ which applies generally to the permitting program, including permitting requirements that apply to the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [FR Doc. 2017–22241 Filed 10–13–17; 8:45 am] VerDate Sep<11>2014 * Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4700 Revised 129.52(g) and added Subsection 129.52(k). Sfmt 4700 * * construction and modification of any major stationary sources in nonattainment areas as required by part D of title I of the CAA, referred to as nonattainment new source review. In the direct final rule, EPA explained that the Agency was publishing the rule without prior proposal because the Agency viewed the submittal as a noncontroversial SIP amendment and anticipated no adverse comments. Further, EPA explained that the Agency was publishing a separate document in the proposed rules section of the Federal Register to serve as the proposal to approve the SIP revisions should an adverse comment be filed. EPA also noted that the rule would be effective generally 30 days after the close of the public comment period, without further notice unless the Agency received adverse comment by the close of the public comment period. EPA explained that if the Agency received such comments, then EPA would publish a document withdrawing the final rule and informing the public that the rule would not take effect. EPA specified, however, that if a comment were received on an amendment, paragraph, or section of this rule and if that provision may be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those provisions of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment. It was also explained that all E:\FR\FM\16OCR1.SGM 16OCR1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 198 / Monday, October 16, 2017 / Rules and Regulations public comments received would then be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule, and that EPA would not institute a second comment period on this action. EPA received one adverse comment from a single Commenter on the portion of the direct final rule that made changes to Rule 391–3–1–.02(7) only, as submitted in the November 12, 2014, SIP revision. As a result of the comment received, EPA is withdrawing the direct final rule. EPA will address the comment in a separate final action based on the proposed action also published on August 15, 2017 (82 FR 38646). EPA will not open a second comment period for this action. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, Incorporation by reference, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds Dated: September 29, 2017. Onis ‘‘Trey’’ Glenn, III, Regional Administrator, Region 4. PART 52—APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS Accordingly, the amendments to 40 CFR 52.570(c) published on August 15, 2017 (82 FR 38605), are withdrawn effective October 16, 2017. ■ [FR Doc. 2017–22251 Filed 10–13–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R04–OAR–2017–0078; FRL–9969–43– Region 4] Air Plan Approval; Georgia: New Source Review Updates Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve changes to the Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP) to revise new source review (NSR) permitting regulations. EPA is approving a SIP revision submitted by the State of Georgia, through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), on December 15, 2011, July 25, 2014, and November 12, 2014. This jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:58 Oct 13, 2017 Jkt 244001 action is being taken pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). DATES: This rule is effective November 15, 2017. ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket Identification No. EPA–R04–OAR– 2017–0078. All documents in the docket are listed on the www.regulations.gov Web site. Although listed in the index, some information may not be publicly available, i.e., Confidential Business Information or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically through www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Air Regulatory Management Section, Air Planning and Implementation 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 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: D. Brad Akers, Air Regulatory Management Section, Air Planning and Implementation Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. Mr. Akers can be reached via telephone at (404) 562–9089 or via electronic mail at akers.brad@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. What action is the Agency taking? On November 12, 2014, GA EPD submitted a SIP revision to EPA for approval that involves changes to Georgia’s regulations to make them consistent with federal requirements for NSR permitting, among other changes. As described below, EPA is approving certain portions of this Georgia submission that makes changes to Rule 391–3–1–.02(7)—‘‘Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality (PSD),’’ which applies to the construction and modification of any major stationary source in areas designated as attainment or unclassifiable as required by part C of title I of the CAA. Georgia’s PSD regulations at Rule 391–3–1–.02(7) were last updated in the SIP on April 9, 2013. PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 47993 See 78 FR 21065. EPA is also approving Rule 391–3–1.03(8)—‘‘Permit Requirements’’ at paragraph (g), which revises NNSR rules, and at paragraph (d) as explained in the August 15, 2017 (82 FR 38646) direct final rule. Georgia’s November 12, 2014 SIP revision makes changes to the PSD regulations to reflect changes to the federal PSD regulations at 40 CFR 52.21, including provisions promulgated in the following federal rule: ‘‘Implementation of the New Source Review (NSR) Program for Particulate Matter Less Than 2.5 Micrometers (PM2.5): 1 Amendment to the Definition of ‘Regulated NSR Pollutant’ Concerning Condensable Particulate Matter,’’ Final Rule, 77 FR 65107 (October 25, 2012) (hereinafter referred to as the PM2.5 Condensables Correction Rule). Georgia’s November 12, 2014 SIP revision also makes changes to Georgia’s PSD program to incorporate plantwide applicability limits (PALs) for greenhouse gases (GHGs) as allowed in the federal rule entitled ‘‘Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule Step 3 and GHG Plantwide Applicability Limits.’’ See 77 FR 41051 (July 12, 2012) (hereinafter referred to as the GHG Step 3 Rule).2 1 Airborne particulate matter (PM) with a nominal aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less (a micrometer is one-millionth of a meter, and 2.5 micrometers is less than one-seventh the average width of a human hair) are considered to be ‘‘fine particles’’ and are also known as PM2.5. Fine particles in the atmosphere are made up of a complex mixture of components including sulfate; nitrate; ammonium; elemental carbon; a great variety of organic compounds; and inorganic material (including metals, dust, sea salt, and other trace elements) generally referred to as ‘‘crustal’’ material, although it may contain material from other sources. The health effects associated with exposure to PM2.5 include potential aggravation of respiratory and cardiovascular disease (i.e., lung disease, decreased lung function, asthma attacks and certain cardiovascular issues). On July 18, 1997, EPA revised the NAAQS for PM to add new standards for fine particles, using PM2.5 as the indicator. Previously, EPA used PM10 (inhalable particles smaller than or equal to 10 micrometers in diameter) as the indicator for the PM NAAQS. EPA established health-based (primary) annual and 24-hour standards for PM2.5, setting an annual standard at a level of 15.0 micrograms per cubic meter (mg/m3) and a 24-hour standard at a level of 65 mg/m3 (62 FR 38652). At the time the 1997 primary standards were established, EPA also established welfare-based (secondary) standards identical to the primary standards. The secondary standards are designed to protect against major environmental effects of PM2.5, such as visibility impairment, soiling, and materials damage. On October 17, 2006, EPA revised the primary and secondary 24-hour NAAQS for PM2.5 to 35 mg/m3 and retained the existing annual PM2.5 NAAQS of 15.0 mg/m3 (71 FR 61236). On January 15, 2013, EPA published a final rule revising the annual PM2.5 NAAQS to 12 mg/m3(78 FR 3086). 2 The PM 2.5 Condensables Correction Rule and the GHG Step 3 Rule are discussed in more detail in E:\FR\FM\16OCR1.SGM Continued 16OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 198 (Monday, October 16, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 47992-47993]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-22251]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R04-OAR-2017-0078; FRL-9969-42-Region 4]


Air Plan Approval: Georgia; New Source Review and Permitting 
Updates

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, the Environmental 
Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the August 15, 2017, direct 
final rule that approves changes to Georgia's state implementation plan 
(SIP) related to new source review (NSR) permitting for prevention of 
significant deterioration (PSD). EPA will address the comment in a 
separate final action based upon the proposed rulemaking action, also 
published on August 15, 2017. EPA will not institute a second comment 
period on this action.

DATES: The direct final rule published at 82 FR 38605, on August 15, 
2017, is withdrawn effective October 16, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: D. Brad Akers, Air Regulatory 
Management Section, Air Planning and Implementation Branch, Air, 
Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 
30303-8960. Mr. Akers can be reached via telephone at (404) 562-9089 or 
via electronic mail at akers.brad@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 15, 2017 (82 FR 38605), EPA 
published a direct final rule approving portions of several SIP 
revisions submitted by the State of Georgia, through the Georgia 
Department of Natural Resources' Environmental Protection Division (GA 
EPD), on December 15, 2011, July 25, 2014, and November 12, 2014. EPA 
took a direct final action to approve portions of the December 15, 
2011, July 25, 2014, and November 12, 2014, submissions that made 
changes to the following GA EPD regulations: Rule 391-3-1-.02(7)--
``Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality (PSD),'' which 
applies to the construction and modification of any major stationary 
source in areas designated as attainment or unclassifiable as required 
by part C of title I of the CAA; and Rule 391-3-1-.03(8)--``Permit 
Requirements,'' which applies generally to the permitting program, 
including permitting requirements that apply to the construction and 
modification of any major stationary sources in nonattainment areas as 
required by part D of title I of the CAA, referred to as nonattainment 
new source review.
    In the direct final rule, EPA explained that the Agency was 
publishing the rule without prior proposal because the Agency viewed 
the submittal as a non-controversial SIP amendment and anticipated no 
adverse comments. Further, EPA explained that the Agency was publishing 
a separate document in the proposed rules section of the Federal 
Register to serve as the proposal to approve the SIP revisions should 
an adverse comment be filed. EPA also noted that the rule would be 
effective generally 30 days after the close of the public comment 
period, without further notice unless the Agency received adverse 
comment by the close of the public comment period. EPA explained that 
if the Agency received such comments, then EPA would publish a document 
withdrawing the final rule and informing the public that the rule would 
not take effect. EPA specified, however, that if a comment were 
received on an amendment, paragraph, or section of this rule and if 
that provision may be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may 
adopt as final those provisions of the rule that are not the subject of 
an adverse comment. It was also explained that all

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public comments received would then be addressed in a subsequent final 
rule based on the proposed rule, and that EPA would not institute a 
second comment period on this action.
    EPA received one adverse comment from a single Commenter on the 
portion of the direct final rule that made changes to Rule 391-3-
1-.02(7) only, as submitted in the November 12, 2014, SIP revision. As 
a result of the comment received, EPA is withdrawing the direct final 
rule. EPA will address the comment in a separate final action based on 
the proposed action also published on August 15, 2017 (82 FR 38646). 
EPA will not open a second comment period for this action.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, 
Incorporation by reference, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate 
matter, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds


    Dated: September 29, 2017.
Onis ``Trey'' Glenn, III,
Regional Administrator, Region 4.

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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Accordingly, the amendments to 40 CFR 52.570(c) published on August 15, 
2017 (82 FR 38605), are withdrawn effective October 16, 2017.

[FR Doc. 2017-22251 Filed 10-13-17; 8:45 am]
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