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particular State home would likely be
beneficial to the veteran. This clinical
determination must consider whether
receiving domiciliary care in the State
home would significantly enhance the
veteran’s ability to live safely, would
support the veteran’s potential progress
in rehabilitation, if such potential exists,
and would create an environment that
supports the health and well-being of
the veteran. In granting a waiver of
paragraph (b)(1) of this section, the
Chief of Staff of the VA medical center
of jurisdiction, or designee, must make
a finding that the State home has the
capability to provide the domiciliary
care that the veteran needs.
§ 51.300
Table of Contents
[Amended]
I. What is the background for this action?
II. What comments were received in response
to EPA’s proposed action?
III. What action is EPA taking?
IV. Incorporation by Reference
V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
VI. Judicial Review
8. Amend § 51.300 by removing and
reserving paragraph (b).
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BILLING CODE 8320–01–P
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Part 55
[EPA–R02–OAR–2024–0277; FRL 12035–02–
R2]
Outer Continental Shelf Air
Regulations Update To Include New
Jersey State Requirements
Environmental Protection
Agency.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) is finalizing an update of
a portion of the Outer Continental Shelf
(OCS) air regulations proposed in the
Federal Register on July 16, 2024.
Requirements applying to OCS sources
located within 25 miles of States’
seaward boundaries must be updated
periodically to remain consistent with
the requirements of the corresponding
onshore area (COA), as mandated by the
Clean Air Act (CAA). The portion of the
OCS air regulations that is being
updated here pertains to the
requirements for OCS sources for which
the State of New Jersey is the COA. The
intended effect of approving the OCS
requirements for the State of New Jersey
is to regulate emissions from OCS
sources in accordance with the
requirements onshore. The requirements
discussed below are proposed to be
incorporated by reference into the Code
of Federal Regulations and listed in the
appendix to the OCS air regulations.
DATES: This final rule is effective on
November 29, 2024. The incorporation
by reference of a certain publication
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SUMMARY:
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listed in this rule is approved by the
Director of the Federal Register as of
November 29, 2024.
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a
docket for this action under Docket ID
Number EPA–R02–OAR–2024–0277. All
documents in the docket are available at
www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Viorica Petriman, Air Programs Branch,
Permitting Section, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Region 2, 290
Broadway, New York, New York 10007,
(212) 637–4021, petriman.viorica@
epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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I. What is the background for this
action?
On July 16, 2024, EPA proposed to
incorporate by reference into the OCS
air regulations at 40 CFR part 55 (‘‘Part
55’’) 1 updated requirements pertaining
to the State of New Jersey. See 89 FR
57828. The action that EPA is taking
today in this rule is to finalize those
proposed updates.
Section 328(a) of the CAA requires
that for such OCS sources located
within 25 miles of a State’s seaward
boundary, the requirements shall be the
same as would be applicable if the
sources were located in the
corresponding onshore area (COA).
Because the OCS requirements are based
on onshore requirements, and onshore
requirements may change, CAA section
328(a)(1) requires that EPA update the
OCS requirements as necessary to
maintain consistency with onshore
requirements. To comply with this
statutory mandate, EPA must
incorporate by reference into part 55 all
relevant State rules in effect for onshore
sources, so they can be applied to OCS
sources located offshore. This limits
EPA’s flexibility in deciding which
requirements will be incorporated into
40 CFR part 55 and prevents EPA from
making substantive changes to the
requirements it incorporates. As a
result, EPA may be incorporating rules
into 40 CFR part 55 that do not conform
to all of EPA’s State implementation
plan (SIP) guidance or certain
1 For more information and background on the
OCS regulations generally, the reader may refer to
the Proposed Rulemaking, December 5, 1991 (56 FR
63774), and the final rule promulgated September
4, 1992 (57 FR 40792).
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requirements of the CAA. Inclusion in
the OCS rule does not imply that a rule
meets the requirements of the CAA for
SIP approval, nor does it imply that the
rule will be approved by EPA for
inclusion in the SIP. 40 CFR 55.12
specifies certain times at which part
55’s incorporation by reference of a
State’s rules must be updated. One time
such a ‘‘consistency update’’ must occur
is when any OCS source applicant
submits a Notice of Intent (NOI) under
40 CFR 55.4 for a new or a modified
OCS source. 40 CFR 55.4(a) requires that
any OCS source applicant must submit
to EPA an NOI before performing any
physical change or change in method of
operation that results in an increase in
emissions if the OCS source is located
within 25 miles of a State’s seaward
boundaries. EPA must conduct any
necessary consistency update when it
receives an NOI, and prior to receiving
any application for a preconstruction
permit from the OCS source applicant.
40 CFR 55.6(b)(2) and 55.12(f). On May
10, 2024, EPA received a NOI from
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project
3, LLC to submit an OCS permit
application for the construction of a
new OCS source (a wind energy project)
about 7.3 nautical miles offshore New
Jersey.
EPA reviewed the New Jersey State
Department of Environmental Protection
(‘‘NJDEP’’) air rules currently in effect,
to ensure that they are rationally related
to the attainment or maintenance of
Federal and State ambient air quality
standards (AAQS) or part C of title I of
the CAA, that they are not designed
expressly to prevent exploration and
development of the OCS, and that they
are applicable to OCS sources. See 40
CFR 55.1. EPA has also evaluated the
rules to ensure they are not arbitrary
and capricious. See 40 CFR 55.12(e).
EPA has excluded New Jersey’s
administrative or procedural rules,2 and
requirements that regulate toxics which
are not related to the attainment and
maintenance of Federal and State
AAQS.
II. What comments were received in
response to EPA’s proposed action?
EPA’s proposed action provided a 30day public comment period, which
closed on August 15, 2024. During this
2 Each COA which has been delegated the
authority to implement and enforce part 55 will use
its administrative and procedural rules as onshore.
However, in those instances where EPA has not
delegated authority to implement and enforce part
55, as is the case in New Jersey, EPA will use its
own administrative and procedural requirements to
implement the substantive requirements. See 40
CFR 55.14(c)(4).
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period, we received one comment 3 that
supports and acknowledges the
importance of EPA’s proposed action to
update a portion of part 55 that pertains
to the requirements for OCS sources for
which the State of New Jersey is the
COA, so that those requirements could
then be applied to the respective OCS
sources.
III. What action is EPA taking?
EPA is taking final action to
incorporate by reference relevant New
Jersey air pollution control rules that are
currently in effect into 40 CFR 55.14
and to update the ‘‘New Jersey’’ section
of appendix A to 40 CFR part 55, which
lists those rules. EPA is approving this
action under section 328(a) of the CAA,
42 U.S.C. 7627(a). Section 328(a) of the
CAA requires that EPA establish
requirements to control air pollution
from OCS sources located within 25
miles of a States’ seaward boundaries
that are the same as onshore
requirements. To comply with this
statutory mandate, EPA must
incorporate applicable onshore rules
into 40 CFR part 55 as they exist
onshore.
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IV. Incorporation by Reference
In this rule, EPA is finalizing
regulatory text that includes
incorporation by reference as described
in sections I and II of this preamble. In
accordance with the requirements of 1
CFR 51.5, EPA is finalizing the
incorporation by reference of ‘‘State of
New Jersey Requirements Applicable to
OCS Sources’’, which provides the New
Jersey air rules in effect as of June 6,
2024, that would apply to OCS sources.
EPA has made, and will continue to
make, this material available through
www.regulations.gov and at EPA Region
2 Office (please contact the person
3 The comment received reads as follows: ‘‘This
is in regard to Docket number: EPA_FR DOC_0001,
regarding the outer continental shelf air regulations
update, to include New Jersey State requirements.
A part of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Air
Regulations needs to be updated, in accordance to
the proposal made by the Environment Protection
Agency (EPA). The Clean Air Act (CAA) mandates
that requirements for OCS sources located within
25 miles of a State’s seaward boundary be updated
on a regular basis to ensure compliance with the
standards of the corresponding onshore region
(COA). Emissions from OCS sources will be
regulated in line with onshore regulations as a
result of the State of New Jersey’s OCS requirements
being approved. Air pollution has been an
increasing problem in recent times. The atmosphere
has been massively impacted by air pollution,
leading to changes in the climate. This proposed
rule would allow more control over air pollution
from OCS sources, maintaining Federal and State
ambient air quality standards (AAQS). As we look
to find solutions for air pollution in our
environment, we need to work with OCS to make
sure their regulations are up to standards with the
Federal program.’’
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identified in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this
preamble for more information).
V. Statutory and Executive Order
Reviews
Under the Clean Air Act, the
Administrator is required to establish
requirements to control air pollution
from OCS sources located within 25
miles of States’ seaward boundaries that
are the same as onshore air control
requirements. To comply with this
statutory mandate, EPA must
incorporate applicable onshore rules
into part 55 as they exist onshore. 42
U.S.C. 7627(a)(1); 40 CFR 55.12. Thus,
in promulgating OCS consistency
updates, EPA’s role is to maintain
consistency between OCS regulations
and the regulations of onshore areas,
provided that they meet the criteria of
the Clean Air Act. Accordingly, this
action simply updates the existing OCS
requirements to make them consistent
with requirements onshore, without the
exercise of any policy discretion by
EPA.
a. Executive Order 12866, Regulatory
Planning and Review
This action is not a ‘‘significant
regulatory action’’ under the terms of
Executive Orders (E.O.) 12866 (58 FR
51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76
FR 3821, January 21, 2011) and is
therefore not subject to review under the
E.O.
b. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)
This action does not impose any new
information collection burden under
PRA because this action only updates
the State rules that are incorporated by
reference into 40 CFR part 55, appendix
A. OMB has previously approved the
information collection activities
contained in the existing regulations at
40 CFR part 55 and, by extension, this
update to 40 CFR part 55, and has
assigned OMB control number 2060–
0249. This action does not impose a
new information burden under PRA
because this action only updates the
State rules that are incorporated by
reference into 40 CFR part 55, appendix
A.
c. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
I certify that this action will not have
a significant impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the RFA.
This proposed rule does not impose any
requirements or create impacts on small
entities. This proposed consistency
update under CAA section 328 will not
create any new requirements but simply
proposes to update the State
requirements incorporated by reference
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into 40 CFR part 55 to match the current
State requirements.
d. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
(UMRA)
This action does not contain any
unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments as
described in UMRA, 2 U.S.C. 1531–
1538. The action imposes no
enforceable duty on any State, local or
Tribal governments.
e. Executive Order 13132, Federalism
This action does not have federalism
implications. It will not have substantial
direct effects on the States, on the
relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
f. Executive Order 13175, Coordination
With Indian Tribal Governments
This action does not have Tribal
implications, as specified in Executive
Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9,
2000), because it does not have a
substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian Tribes, on the relationship
between the Federal government and
Indian Tribes, or on the distribution of
power and responsibilities between the
Federal government and Indian Tribes,
nor does it impose substantial direct
costs on Tribal governments, nor
preempt Tribal law. It merely proposes
to update the State law incorporated by
reference into 40 CFR part 55 to match
current State requirements.
g. Executive Order 13045, Protection of
Children From Environmental Health
Risks and Safety Risks
EPA interprets Executive Order 13045
as applying only to those regulatory
actions that concern health or safety
risks that EPA has reason to believe may
disproportionately affect children, per
the definition of ‘‘covered regulatory
action’’ in section 2–202 of the
Executive Order. This action is not
subject to Executive Order 13045
because it is not an economically
significant regulatory action based on
health or safety risks subject to
Executive Order 13045 and simply
proposes to update the State
requirements incorporated by reference
into 40 CFR part 55 to match the current
State requirements.
h. Executive Order 13211, Actions That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use
This proposed rule is not subject to
Executive Order 13211 because it is not
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a significant regulatory action under
Executive Order 12866.
i. National Technology Transfer and
Advancement Act
This rulemaking is not subject to
requirements of section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and
Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C.
272 note) because application of those
requirements would be inconsistent
with the Clean Air Act.
j. Executive Order 12898: Federal
Actions To Address Environmental
Justice in Minority Populations and
Low-Income Population
Lisa Garcia,
Regional Administrator, Region 2.
For the reasons set out in the
preamble, amend title 40 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, part 55, as follows.
EPA believes that this action is not
subject to Executive Order 12898 (59 FR
7629, February 16, 1994) because it does
not provide EPA with the discretionary
authority to address, as appropriate,
disproportionate human health, or
environmental effects, using practicable
and legally permissible methods.
PART 55—OUTER CONTINENTAL
SHELF AIR REGULATIONS
k. Congressional Review Act (CRA)
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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).
VI. Judicial Review
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List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 55
Environmental protection,
Administrative practice and procedures,
Air pollution control, Hydrocarbons,
Incorporation by reference,
Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen
dioxide, Nitrogen oxides, Outer
Continental Shelf, Ozone, Particulate
matter, Permits, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur
oxides.
Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean
Air Act, petitions for judicial review of
this action must be filed in the United
States Court of Appeals for the
appropriate circuit by December 30,
2024. Filing a petition for
reconsideration by the Administrator of
this final rule does not affect the finality
of this action for the purposes of judicial
review nor does it extend the time
within which a petition for judicial
review may be filed and shall not
postpone the effectiveness of such rule
or action. This action may not be
challenged later in proceedings to
enforce its requirements. See CAA
section 307(b)(2).
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1. The authority citation for 40 CFR
part 55 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: Section 328 of the Clean Air
Act (42 U.S.C. 7401, et seq.) as amended by
Public Law 101–549.
2. Section 55.14 is amended by
revising paragraph (e)(15)(i)(A) to read
as follows:
§ 55.14 Requirements that apply to OCS
sources located within 25 miles of States’
seaward boundaries, by State.
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(15) * * *
(i) * * *
(A) State of New Jersey Requirements
Applicable to OCS Sources, June 6,
2024.
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amended by revising the entry for ‘‘New
Jersey’’ to read as follows:
Appendix A to Part 55—Listing of State
and Local Requirements Incorporated
by Reference Into Part 55, by State
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New Jersey
(a) State requirements.
(1) The following State of New Jersey
requirements are applicable to OCS Sources,
as of June 6, 2024. New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection-New Jersey
Administrative Code. The following sections
of Title 7:
Chapter 27 Subchapter 2—Control and
Prohibition of Open Burning (Effective 6/20/
1994)
N.J.A.C. 7:27–2.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–2.2. Open burning for salvage
operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27–2.3. Open burning of refuse
N.J.A.C. 7:27–2.4. General provisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–2.6. Prescribed burning
N.J.A.C. 7:27–2.7. Emergencies
N.J.A.C. 7:27–2.8. Dangerous material
N.J.A.C. 7:27–2.12. Special permit
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N.J.A.C. 7:27–2.13. Fees
Chapter 27 Subchapter 3—Control and
Prohibition of Smoke From Combustion of
Fuel (Effective 2/4/2002)
N.J.A.C. 7:27–3.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–3.2. Smoke emissions from
stationary indirect heat exchangers
N.J.A.C. 7:27–3.3. Smoke emissions from
marine installations
N.J.A.C. 7:27–3.4. Smoke emissions from the
combustion of fuel in mobile sources
N.J.A.C. 7:27–3.5. Smoke emissions from
stationary internal combustion engines and
stationary turbine engines
N.J.A.C. 7:27–3.6. Stack test
N.J.A.C. 7:27–3.7. Exceptions
Chapter 27 Subchapter 4—Control and
Prohibition of Particles From Combustion of
Fuel (Effective 4/20/2009)
N.J.A.C. 7:27–4.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–4.2. Standards for the emission
of particles
N.J.A.C. 7:27–4.3. Performance test principle
N.J.A.C. 7:27–4.4. Emissions tests
N.J.A.C. 7:27–4.6. Exceptions
Chapter 27 Subchapter 5—Prohibition of Air
Pollution (Effective 10/12/1977)
N.J.A.C. 7:27–5.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–5.2. General provisions
Chapter 27 Subchapter 6—Control and
Prohibition of Particles From Manufacturing
Processes (Effective 5/4/1998)
N.J.A.C. 7:27–6.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–6.2. Standards for the emission
of particles
N.J.A.C. 7:27–6.3. Performance test principles
N.J.A.C. 7:27–6.4. Emissions tests
N.J.A.C. 7:27–6.5. Variances
N.J.A.C. 7:27–6.7. Exceptions
Chapter 27 Subchapter 7—Sulfur (Effective
11/6/2017)
N.J.A.C. 7:27–7.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–7.2. Control and prohibition of
air pollution from sulfur compounds
Chapter 27 Subchapter 8—Permits and
Certificates for Minor Facilities (and Major
Facilities Without an Operating Permit)
(Effective 11/20/2023)
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.2. Applicability
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.3. General provisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.4. How to apply, register,
submit a notice, or renew
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.5. Air quality impact analysis
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.6. Service fees
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.7. Operating certificates
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.8. General permits
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.9. Environmental
improvement pilot tests
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.11. Standards for issuing a
permit
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.12. State of the art
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.13. Conditions of approval
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.14. Denials
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.15. Reporting requirements
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.16. Revocation
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.17. Changes to existing
permits and certificates
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.18. Permit revisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.19. Compliance plan changes
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.20. Seven-day notice changes
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N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.21. Amendments
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.23. Reconstruction
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.24. Special provisions for
construction but not operation
N.J.A.C. 7:27–8.25. Special provisions for
pollution control equipment or pollution
prevention process modifications
Appendix 1
Chapter 27 Subchapter 9—Sulfur in Fuels
(Effective 9/20/2010)
N.J.A.C. 7:27–9.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–9.2. Sulfur content standards
N.J.A.C. 7:27–9.3. Exemptions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–9.4. Waiver of air quality
modeling
Chapter 27 Subchapter 10—Sulfur in Solid
Fuels (Effective 9/6/2011)
N.J.A.C. 7:27–10.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–10.2. Sulfur contents standards
N.J.A.C. 7:27–10.3. Expansion,
reconstruction, or construction of solid fuel
burning units
N.J.A.C. 7:27–10.4. Exemptions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–10.5. SO2 emission rate
determinations
Chapter 27 Subchapter 11—Incinerators
(Effective 5/4/1998)
N.J.A.C. 7:27–11.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–11.2. Construction standards
N.J.A.C. 7:27–11.3. Emission standards
N.J.A.C. 7:27–11.4. Permit to construct;
certificate to operate
N.J.A.C. 7:27–11.5. Operation
N.J.A.C. 7:27–11.6. Exceptions
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Chapter 27 Subchapter 12—Prevention and
Control of Air Pollution Emergencies
(Effective 5/20/1974)
N.J.A.C. 7:27–12.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–12.2. Emergency criteria
N.J.A.C. 7:27–12.3. Criteria for emergency
termination
N.J.A.C. 7:27–12.4. Standby plans
N.J.A.C. 7:27–12.5. Standby orders
Table I Emission Reduction Objectives
Table II Emission Reduction Objectives
Table III Emission Reduction Objectives
Chapter 27 Subchapter 16—Control and
Prohibition of Air Pollution by Volatile
Organic Compounds (Effective 4/4/2022)
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.1A. Purpose, scope,
applicability, and severability
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.2. VOC stationary storage
tanks
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.3. Gasoline transfer
operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.4. VOC transfer operations,
other than gasoline
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.5. Marine tank vessel
loading and ballasting operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.6. Open top tanks and
solvent cleaning operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.7. Surface coating and
graphic arts operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.8. Boilers
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.9. Stationary combustion
turbines
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.10. Stationary reciprocating
engines
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.12. Surface coating
operations at mobile equipment repair and
refinishing facilities
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N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.13. Flares
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.16. Other source operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.17. Alternative and facilityspecific VOC control requirements
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.18. Leak detection and
repair
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.19. Application of cutback
and emulsified asphalts
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.21. Natural gas pipelines
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.22. Emission information,
record keeping and testing
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.23. Procedures for
demonstrating compliance
N.J.A.C. 7:27–16.27. Exceptions
Appendix I
Appendix II
Chapter 27 Subchapter 18—Control and
Prohibition of Air Pollution From New or
Altered Sources Affecting Ambient Air
Quality (Emission Offset Rules) (Effective 11/
6/2017)
N.J.A.C. 7:27–18.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–18.2. Facilities subject to this
subchapter
N.J.A.C. 7:27–18.3. Standards for issuance of
permits
N.J.A.C. 7:27–18.4. Air quality impact
analysis
N.J.A.C. 7:27–18.5. Standards for use of
emission reductions as emission offsets
N.J.A.C. 7:27–18.6. Emission offset
postponement
N.J.A.C. 7:27–18.7. Determination of a net
emission increase or a significant net
emission increase
N.J.A.C. 7:27–18.8. Banking of emission
reductions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–18.9. Secondary emissions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–18.10. Exemptions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–18.12. Civil or criminal
penalties for failure to comply
Chapter 27 Subchapter 19—Control and
Prohibition of Air Pollution From Oxides of
Nitrogen (Effective 1/16/2018)
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.2. Purpose, scope, and
applicability
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.3. General provisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.4. Boilers serving electric
generating units
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.5. Stationary combustion
turbines
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.6. Emissions averaging
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.7. Industrial/commercial/
institutional boilers and other indirect heat
exchangers
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.8. Stationary reciprocating
engines
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.11. Emergency generators—
recordkeeping
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.13. Alternative and facilityspecific NOX emission limits
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.14. Procedures for obtaining
approvals under this subchapter
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.15. Procedures and
deadlines for demonstrating compliance
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.16. Adjusting combustion
processes
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.17. Source emissions testing
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.18. Continuous emissions
monitoring
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.19. Recordkeeping and
recording
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.20. Fuel switching
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repowering
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.23. Phased compliance—use
of innovative control technology
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.25. Exemption for
emergency use of fuel oil
N.J.A.C. 7:27–19.26. Penalties
Chapter 27 Subchapter 20—Used Oil
Combustion (Effective 9/6/2011)
N.J.A.C. 7:27–20.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–20.2. General provisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–20.3. Burning of onspecification used oil in space heaters
covered by a registration
N.J.A.C. 7:27–20.4. Burning of onspecification used oil in space heaters
covered by a permit
N.J.A.C. 7:27–20.5. Demonstration that used
oil is on-specification
N.J.A.C. 7:27–20.6. Burning of onspecification oil in other combustion units
N.J.A.C. 7:27–20.7. Burning of offspecification used oil
N.J.A.C. 7:27–20.8. Ash standard
N.J.A.C. 7:27–20.9. Exception
Chapter 27 Subchapter 21—Emission
Statements (Effective 6/6/2022)
N.J.A.C. 7:27–21.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–21.2. Applicability
N.J.A.C. 7:27–21.3. General provisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–21.4. Procedures for submitting
an emission statement
N.J.A.C. 7:27–21.5. Required contents of an
emission statement
N.J.A.C. 7:27–21.6. Methods to be used for
quantifying actual emissions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–21.7. Recordkeeping
requirements
N.J.A.C. 7:27–21.8. Certification of
information
N.J.A.C. 7:27–21.9. Request for extensions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–21.10. Determination of nonapplicability
N.J.A.C. 7:27–21.11. Severability
Appendix 1
Chapter 27 Subchapter 22—Operating
Permits (Effective 1/3/2023)
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.2. Applicability
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.3. General provisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.4. General application
procedures
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.5. Application procedures
for initial operating permits
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.6. Operating permit
application contents
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.7. Application shield
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.8. Air quality simulation
modeling and risk assessment
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.9. Compliance plans
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.10. Completeness reviews
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.11. Public comment
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.12. EPA comment
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.13. Final action on an
application
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.14. General operating
permits
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.15. Temporary facility
operating permits
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.16. Operating permit
contents
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.17. Permit shield
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.18. Source emissions testing
and monitoring
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N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.19. Recordkeeping,
reporting and compliance certification
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.20. Administrative
amendments
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.21. Changes to insignificant
source operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.22. Seven-day-notice
changes
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.23. Minor modifications
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.24. Significant
modifications
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.24A. Reconstruction
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.25. Department initiated
operating permit modifications
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.26. MACT and GACT
standards
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.27. Operating scenarios
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.28A. Emissions trading
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.28B. Facility-specific
emissions averaging programs
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.29. Facilities subject to acid
deposition control
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.30. Renewals
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.31. Fees
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.32. Hearings and appeals
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.33. Preconstruction review
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.34. Early reduction of HAP
emissions
N.J.A.C. 7:27–22.35. Advances in the art of
air pollution
Appendix
Table A
Chapter 27B Subchapter 1—Sampling and
Analytical Procedures for Determining
Emissions of Particles From Manufacturing
Processes and From Combustion of Fuels
(Effective 6/21/1976)
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–1.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–1.2. Acceptable test methods
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–1.3. Operating conditions
during the test
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–1.4. Sampling facilities to be
provided by the person responsible for
emissions
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–1.5. Sampling train
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–1.6. Performance test
principle
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–1.7. General testing
requirements
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–1.8. Required test data
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–1.9. Preparation for sampling
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–1.10. Sampling
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–1.11. Sample recovery
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–1.12. Analysis
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–1.13. Calculations
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–1.14. Validation of test
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Chapter 27B Subchapter 2—Procedures for
Visual Determination of the Opacity
(Percent) and Shade or Appearance
(Ringelmann Number) of Emissions From
Sources (Effective 6/21/1976)
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–2.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–2.2. Acceptable observation
methods
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–2.3. Observation principle
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–2.4. General observation
requirements
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–2.5. Required observation
data
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–2.6. Certification
References
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Chapter 27B Subchapter 3—Air Test Method
3: Sampling and Analytical Procedures for
the Determination of Volatile Organic
Compounds From Source Operations
(Effective 12/1/2008)
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–3.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–3.2. Sampling and analytical
protocol: acceptable test methods
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–3.3. Operating conditions
during the test
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–3.4. Sampling facilities
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–3.5. Source operations and
applicable test methods
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–3.6. Procedures for the
determinations of vapor pressures of a
single known VOC or mixtures of known
and/or unknown VOC
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–3.7. Procedures for the direct
measurement of volatile organic
compounds using a flame ionization
detector (FID), a photoionization detector
(PID) or a non-dispersive infrared analyzer
(NDIR)
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–3.8. Procedures for the direct
measurement of volatile organic
compounds using a gas chromatograph
(GC) with a flame ionization detector (FID)
or other suitable detector
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–3.9. Procedures for the
sampling and remote analysis of known
volatile organic compounds using a gas
chromatograph (GC) with a flame
ionization detector (FID) or other suitable
detector
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–3.10. Procedures for the
determination of volatile organic
compounds in surface coating formulations
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–3.11. Procedures for the
determination of volatile organic
compounds emitted from transfer
operations using a flame ionization
detector (FID) or non-dispersive infrared
analyzer (NDIR)
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–3.12. Procedures for the
determination of volatile organic
compounds in cutback and emulsified
asphalts
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–3.13. Procedures for the
determination of leak tightness of gasoline
delivery vessels
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–3.14. Procedures for the direct
detection of fugitive volatile organic
compound leaks
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–3.15. Procedures for the direct
detection of fugitive volatile organic
compound leaks from gasoline tank trucks
and vapor collection systems using a
combustible gas detector
N.J.A.C. 7:27B–3.18. Test methods and
sources incorporated by reference.
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0002; Sequence No. 51]
Federal Travel Regulation (FTR);
Relocation Allowances—Waiver of
Certain Provisions for Official
Relocation Travel to Locations in
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee,
and Virginia Impacted by Hurricane/
Tropical Storm/Post-Tropical Cyclone
Helene, Hurricane Milton, or Both
Office of Government-wide
Policy (OGP), General Services
Administration (GSA).
ACTION: Notification of GSA Bulletin
FTR 25–02.
AGENCY:
GSA Bulletin FTR 25–02
informs Federal agencies that certain
provisions of the FTR governing official
relocation travel are temporarily waived
for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee,
and Virginia locations impacted by
Hurricane/Tropical Storm/Post-tropical
Cyclone Helene, Hurricane Milton, or
both. As a result of the storm damage
caused by Hurricane/Tropical Storm/
Post-tropical Cyclone Helene and
Hurricane Milton, agencies should
consider delaying all non-essential
relocations to the affected areas for a
period of at least 30 days because the
ability to secure lodgings may have been
compromised due to the storm. In
addition, the statutory 120-day
maximum for payment of temporary
quarters subsistence expenses (TQSE)
remains in effect. Due to the lasting
effects of the storm damage to these
affected areas, finding a permanent
residence may be difficult, which might
also affect household goods temporary
storage time requirements, along with
the completion of all aspects of
relocation within one year of reporting
to the new duty station.
DATES: The waivers in the FTR Bulletin
are retroactively effective for official
relocation travel that is/was performed
in designated areas on or after the
respective incident period start dates for
the declarations listed in the Bulletin,
and will expire 180 days from the
respective disaster declaration dates.
The Bulletin will expire upon the
expiration of the last 180 day period,
unless extended or rescinded by OGP.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rick Miller, Senior Policy Analyst,
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 55
[EPA-R02-OAR-2024-0277; FRL 12035-02-R2]
Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Update To Include New
Jersey State Requirements
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing an
update of a portion of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) air
regulations proposed in the Federal Register on July 16, 2024.
Requirements applying to OCS sources located within 25 miles of States'
seaward boundaries must be updated periodically to remain consistent
with the requirements of the corresponding onshore area (COA), as
mandated by the Clean Air Act (CAA). The portion of the OCS air
regulations that is being updated here pertains to the requirements for
OCS sources for which the State of New Jersey is the COA. The intended
effect of approving the OCS requirements for the State of New Jersey is
to regulate emissions from OCS sources in accordance with the
requirements onshore. The requirements discussed below are proposed to
be incorporated by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations and
listed in the appendix to the OCS air regulations.
DATES: This final rule is effective on November 29, 2024. The
incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this rule
is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of November 29,
2024.
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID
Number EPA-R02-OAR-2024-0277. All documents in the docket are available
at www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Viorica Petriman, Air Programs Branch,
Permitting Section, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, 290
Broadway, New York, New York 10007, (212) 637-4021,
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Contents
I. What is the background for this action?
II. What comments were received in response to EPA's proposed
action?
III. What action is EPA taking?
IV. Incorporation by Reference
V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
VI. Judicial Review
I. What is the background for this action?
On July 16, 2024, EPA proposed to incorporate by reference into the
OCS air regulations at 40 CFR part 55 (``Part 55'') \1\ updated
requirements pertaining to the State of New Jersey. See 89 FR 57828.
The action that EPA is taking today in this rule is to finalize those
proposed updates.
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\1\ For more information and background on the OCS regulations
generally, the reader may refer to the Proposed Rulemaking, December
5, 1991 (56 FR 63774), and the final rule promulgated September 4,
1992 (57 FR 40792).
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Section 328(a) of the CAA requires that for such OCS sources
located within 25 miles of a State's seaward boundary, the requirements
shall be the same as would be applicable if the sources were located in
the corresponding onshore area (COA). Because the OCS requirements are
based on onshore requirements, and onshore requirements may change, CAA
section 328(a)(1) requires that EPA update the OCS requirements as
necessary to maintain consistency with onshore requirements. To comply
with this statutory mandate, EPA must incorporate by reference into
part 55 all relevant State rules in effect for onshore sources, so they
can be applied to OCS sources located offshore. This limits EPA's
flexibility in deciding which requirements will be incorporated into 40
CFR part 55 and prevents EPA from making substantive changes to the
requirements it incorporates. As a result, EPA may be incorporating
rules into 40 CFR part 55 that do not conform to all of EPA's State
implementation plan (SIP) guidance or certain requirements of the CAA.
Inclusion in the OCS rule does not imply that a rule meets the
requirements of the CAA for SIP approval, nor does it imply that the
rule will be approved by EPA for inclusion in the SIP. 40 CFR 55.12
specifies certain times at which part 55's incorporation by reference
of a State's rules must be updated. One time such a ``consistency
update'' must occur is when any OCS source applicant submits a Notice
of Intent (NOI) under 40 CFR 55.4 for a new or a modified OCS source.
40 CFR 55.4(a) requires that any OCS source applicant must submit to
EPA an NOI before performing any physical change or change in method of
operation that results in an increase in emissions if the OCS source is
located within 25 miles of a State's seaward boundaries. EPA must
conduct any necessary consistency update when it receives an NOI, and
prior to receiving any application for a preconstruction permit from
the OCS source applicant. 40 CFR 55.6(b)(2) and 55.12(f). On May 10,
2024, EPA received a NOI from Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project 3,
LLC to submit an OCS permit application for the construction of a new
OCS source (a wind energy project) about 7.3 nautical miles offshore
New Jersey.
EPA reviewed the New Jersey State Department of Environmental
Protection (``NJDEP'') air rules currently in effect, to ensure that
they are rationally related to the attainment or maintenance of Federal
and State ambient air quality standards (AAQS) or part C of title I of
the CAA, that they are not designed expressly to prevent exploration
and development of the OCS, and that they are applicable to OCS
sources. See 40 CFR 55.1. EPA has also evaluated the rules to ensure
they are not arbitrary and capricious. See 40 CFR 55.12(e). EPA has
excluded New Jersey's administrative or procedural rules,\2\ and
requirements that regulate toxics which are not related to the
attainment and maintenance of Federal and State AAQS.
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\2\ Each COA which has been delegated the authority to implement
and enforce part 55 will use its administrative and procedural rules
as onshore. However, in those instances where EPA has not delegated
authority to implement and enforce part 55, as is the case in New
Jersey, EPA will use its own administrative and procedural
requirements to implement the substantive requirements. See 40 CFR
55.14(c)(4).
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II. What comments were received in response to EPA's proposed action?
EPA's proposed action provided a 30-day public comment period,
which closed on August 15, 2024. During this
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period, we received one comment \3\ that supports and acknowledges the
importance of EPA's proposed action to update a portion of part 55 that
pertains to the requirements for OCS sources for which the State of New
Jersey is the COA, so that those requirements could then be applied to
the respective OCS sources.
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\3\ The comment received reads as follows: ``This is in regard
to Docket number: EPA_FR DOC_0001, regarding the outer continental
shelf air regulations update, to include New Jersey State
requirements. A part of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Air
Regulations needs to be updated, in accordance to the proposal made
by the Environment Protection Agency (EPA). The Clean Air Act (CAA)
mandates that requirements for OCS sources located within 25 miles
of a State's seaward boundary be updated on a regular basis to
ensure compliance with the standards of the corresponding onshore
region (COA). Emissions from OCS sources will be regulated in line
with onshore regulations as a result of the State of New Jersey's
OCS requirements being approved. Air pollution has been an
increasing problem in recent times. The atmosphere has been
massively impacted by air pollution, leading to changes in the
climate. This proposed rule would allow more control over air
pollution from OCS sources, maintaining Federal and State ambient
air quality standards (AAQS). As we look to find solutions for air
pollution in our environment, we need to work with OCS to make sure
their regulations are up to standards with the Federal program.''
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III. What action is EPA taking?
EPA is taking final action to incorporate by reference relevant New
Jersey air pollution control rules that are currently in effect into 40
CFR 55.14 and to update the ``New Jersey'' section of appendix A to 40
CFR part 55, which lists those rules. EPA is approving this action
under section 328(a) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. 7627(a). Section 328(a) of
the CAA requires that EPA establish requirements to control air
pollution from OCS sources located within 25 miles of a States' seaward
boundaries that are the same as onshore requirements. To comply with
this statutory mandate, EPA must incorporate applicable onshore rules
into 40 CFR part 55 as they exist onshore.
IV. Incorporation by Reference
In this rule, EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes
incorporation by reference as described in sections I and II of this
preamble. In accordance with the requirements of 1 CFR 51.5, EPA is
finalizing the incorporation by reference of ``State of New Jersey
Requirements Applicable to OCS Sources'', which provides the New Jersey
air rules in effect as of June 6, 2024, that would apply to OCS
sources. EPA has made, and will continue to make, this material
available through www.regulations.gov and at EPA Region 2 Office
(please contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section of this preamble for more information).
V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to establish
requirements to control air pollution from OCS sources located within
25 miles of States' seaward boundaries that are the same as onshore air
control requirements. To comply with this statutory mandate, EPA must
incorporate applicable onshore rules into part 55 as they exist
onshore. 42 U.S.C. 7627(a)(1); 40 CFR 55.12. Thus, in promulgating OCS
consistency updates, EPA's role is to maintain consistency between OCS
regulations and the regulations of onshore areas, provided that they
meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act. Accordingly, this action simply
updates the existing OCS requirements to make them consistent with
requirements onshore, without the exercise of any policy discretion by
EPA.
a. Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review
This action is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under the
terms of Executive Orders (E.O.) 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993)
and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011) and is therefore not subject
to review under the E.O.
b. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)
This action does not impose any new information collection burden
under PRA because this action only updates the State rules that are
incorporated by reference into 40 CFR part 55, appendix A. OMB has
previously approved the information collection activities contained in
the existing regulations at 40 CFR part 55 and, by extension, this
update to 40 CFR part 55, and has assigned OMB control number 2060-
0249. This action does not impose a new information burden under PRA
because this action only updates the State rules that are incorporated
by reference into 40 CFR part 55, appendix A.
c. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
I certify that this action will not have a significant impact on a
substantial number of small entities under the RFA. This proposed rule
does not impose any requirements or create impacts on small entities.
This proposed consistency update under CAA section 328 will not create
any new requirements but simply proposes to update the State
requirements incorporated by reference into 40 CFR part 55 to match the
current State requirements.
d. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA)
This action does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly
or uniquely affect small governments as described in UMRA, 2 U.S.C.
1531-1538. The action imposes no enforceable duty on any State, local
or Tribal governments.
e. Executive Order 13132, Federalism
This action does not have federalism implications. It will not have
substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
f. Executive Order 13175, Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments
This action does not have Tribal implications, as specified in
Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because it does
not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian Tribes, on
the relationship between the Federal government and Indian Tribes, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal
government and Indian Tribes, nor does it impose substantial direct
costs on Tribal governments, nor preempt Tribal law. It merely proposes
to update the State law incorporated by reference into 40 CFR part 55
to match current State requirements.
g. Executive Order 13045, Protection of Children From Environmental
Health Risks and Safety Risks
EPA interprets Executive Order 13045 as applying only to those
regulatory actions that concern health or safety risks that EPA has
reason to believe may disproportionately affect children, per the
definition of ``covered regulatory action'' in section 2-202 of the
Executive Order. This action is not subject to Executive Order 13045
because it is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 and simply
proposes to update the State requirements incorporated by reference
into 40 CFR part 55 to match the current State requirements.
h. Executive Order 13211, Actions That Significantly Affect Energy
Supply, Distribution, or Use
This proposed rule is not subject to Executive Order 13211 because
it is not
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a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866.
i. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act
This rulemaking is not subject to requirements of section 12(d) of
the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C.
272 note) because application of those requirements would be
inconsistent with the Clean Air Act.
j. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address Environmental
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Population
EPA believes that this action is not subject to Executive Order
12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994) because it does not provide EPA
with the discretionary authority to address, as appropriate,
disproportionate human health, or environmental effects, using
practicable and legally permissible methods.
k. Congressional Review Act (CRA)
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).
VI. Judicial Review
Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for
judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court
of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by December 30, 2024. Filing a
petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule
does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of
judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for
judicial review may be filed and shall not postpone the effectiveness
of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in
proceedings to enforce its requirements. See CAA section 307(b)(2).
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 55
Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedures,
Air pollution control, Hydrocarbons, Incorporation by reference,
Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Nitrogen oxides, Outer
Continental Shelf, Ozone, Particulate matter, Permits, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides.
Lisa Garcia,
Regional Administrator, Region 2.
For the reasons set out in the preamble, amend title 40 of the Code
of Federal Regulations, part 55, as follows.
PART 55--OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF AIR REGULATIONS
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1. The authority citation for 40 CFR part 55 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: Section 328 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401, et
seq.) as amended by Public Law 101-549.
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2. Section 55.14 is amended by revising paragraph (e)(15)(i)(A) to read
as follows:
Sec. 55.14 Requirements that apply to OCS sources located within 25
miles of States' seaward boundaries, by State.
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(15) * * *
(i) * * *
(A) State of New Jersey Requirements Applicable to OCS Sources,
June 6, 2024.
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3. Appendix A to 40 CFR part 55 is amended by revising the entry for
``New Jersey'' to read as follows:
Appendix A to Part 55--Listing of State and Local Requirements
Incorporated by Reference Into Part 55, by State
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New Jersey
(a) State requirements.
(1) The following State of New Jersey requirements are
applicable to OCS Sources, as of June 6, 2024. New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protection-New Jersey Administrative Code. The
following sections of Title 7:
Chapter 27 Subchapter 2--Control and Prohibition of Open Burning
(Effective 6/20/1994)
N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.2. Open burning for salvage operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.3. Open burning of refuse
N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.4. General provisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.6. Prescribed burning
N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.7. Emergencies
N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.8. Dangerous material
N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.12. Special permit
N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.13. Fees
Chapter 27 Subchapter 3--Control and Prohibition of Smoke From
Combustion of Fuel (Effective 2/4/2002)
N.J.A.C. 7:27-3.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-3.2. Smoke emissions from stationary indirect heat
exchangers
N.J.A.C. 7:27-3.3. Smoke emissions from marine installations
N.J.A.C. 7:27-3.4. Smoke emissions from the combustion of fuel in
mobile sources
N.J.A.C. 7:27-3.5. Smoke emissions from stationary internal
combustion engines and stationary turbine engines
N.J.A.C. 7:27-3.6. Stack test
N.J.A.C. 7:27-3.7. Exceptions
Chapter 27 Subchapter 4--Control and Prohibition of Particles From
Combustion of Fuel (Effective 4/20/2009)
N.J.A.C. 7:27-4.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-4.2. Standards for the emission of particles
N.J.A.C. 7:27-4.3. Performance test principle
N.J.A.C. 7:27-4.4. Emissions tests
N.J.A.C. 7:27-4.6. Exceptions
Chapter 27 Subchapter 5--Prohibition of Air Pollution (Effective 10/12/
1977)
N.J.A.C. 7:27-5.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-5.2. General provisions
Chapter 27 Subchapter 6--Control and Prohibition of Particles From
Manufacturing Processes (Effective 5/4/1998)
N.J.A.C. 7:27-6.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-6.2. Standards for the emission of particles
N.J.A.C. 7:27-6.3. Performance test principles
N.J.A.C. 7:27-6.4. Emissions tests
N.J.A.C. 7:27-6.5. Variances
N.J.A.C. 7:27-6.7. Exceptions
Chapter 27 Subchapter 7--Sulfur (Effective 11/6/2017)
N.J.A.C. 7:27-7.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-7.2. Control and prohibition of air pollution from
sulfur compounds
Chapter 27 Subchapter 8--Permits and Certificates for Minor Facilities
(and Major Facilities Without an Operating Permit) (Effective 11/20/
2023)
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.2. Applicability
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.3. General provisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.4. How to apply, register, submit a notice, or renew
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.5. Air quality impact analysis
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.6. Service fees
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.7. Operating certificates
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.8. General permits
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.9. Environmental improvement pilot tests
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.11. Standards for issuing a permit
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.12. State of the art
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13. Conditions of approval
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.14. Denials
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.15. Reporting requirements
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.16. Revocation
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.17. Changes to existing permits and certificates
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.18. Permit revisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.19. Compliance plan changes
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.20. Seven-day notice changes
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N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.21. Amendments
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.23. Reconstruction
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.24. Special provisions for construction but not
operation
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.25. Special provisions for pollution control
equipment or pollution prevention process modifications
Appendix 1
Chapter 27 Subchapter 9--Sulfur in Fuels (Effective 9/20/2010)
N.J.A.C. 7:27-9.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-9.2. Sulfur content standards
N.J.A.C. 7:27-9.3. Exemptions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-9.4. Waiver of air quality modeling
Chapter 27 Subchapter 10--Sulfur in Solid Fuels (Effective 9/6/2011)
N.J.A.C. 7:27-10.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-10.2. Sulfur contents standards
N.J.A.C. 7:27-10.3. Expansion, reconstruction, or construction of
solid fuel burning units
N.J.A.C. 7:27-10.4. Exemptions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-10.5. SO2 emission rate determinations
Chapter 27 Subchapter 11--Incinerators (Effective 5/4/1998)
N.J.A.C. 7:27-11.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-11.2. Construction standards
N.J.A.C. 7:27-11.3. Emission standards
N.J.A.C. 7:27-11.4. Permit to construct; certificate to operate
N.J.A.C. 7:27-11.5. Operation
N.J.A.C. 7:27-11.6. Exceptions
Chapter 27 Subchapter 12--Prevention and Control of Air Pollution
Emergencies (Effective 5/20/1974)
N.J.A.C. 7:27-12.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-12.2. Emergency criteria
N.J.A.C. 7:27-12.3. Criteria for emergency termination
N.J.A.C. 7:27-12.4. Standby plans
N.J.A.C. 7:27-12.5. Standby orders
Table I Emission Reduction Objectives
Table II Emission Reduction Objectives
Table III Emission Reduction Objectives
Chapter 27 Subchapter 16--Control and Prohibition of Air Pollution by
Volatile Organic Compounds (Effective 4/4/2022)
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.1A. Purpose, scope, applicability, and severability
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.2. VOC stationary storage tanks
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.3. Gasoline transfer operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.4. VOC transfer operations, other than gasoline
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.5. Marine tank vessel loading and ballasting
operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.6. Open top tanks and solvent cleaning operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.7. Surface coating and graphic arts operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.8. Boilers
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.9. Stationary combustion turbines
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.10. Stationary reciprocating engines
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.12. Surface coating operations at mobile equipment
repair and refinishing facilities
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.13. Flares
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.16. Other source operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.17. Alternative and facility-specific VOC control
requirements
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.18. Leak detection and repair
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.19. Application of cutback and emulsified asphalts
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.21. Natural gas pipelines
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.22. Emission information, record keeping and
testing
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.23. Procedures for demonstrating compliance
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.27. Exceptions
Appendix I
Appendix II
Chapter 27 Subchapter 18--Control and Prohibition of Air Pollution From
New or Altered Sources Affecting Ambient Air Quality (Emission Offset
Rules) (Effective 11/6/2017)
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.2. Facilities subject to this subchapter
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.3. Standards for issuance of permits
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.4. Air quality impact analysis
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.5. Standards for use of emission reductions as
emission offsets
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.6. Emission offset postponement
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.7. Determination of a net emission increase or a
significant net emission increase
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.8. Banking of emission reductions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.9. Secondary emissions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.10. Exemptions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.12. Civil or criminal penalties for failure to
comply
Chapter 27 Subchapter 19--Control and Prohibition of Air Pollution From
Oxides of Nitrogen (Effective 1/16/2018)
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.2. Purpose, scope, and applicability
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.3. General provisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.4. Boilers serving electric generating units
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.5. Stationary combustion turbines
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.6. Emissions averaging
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.7. Industrial/commercial/institutional boilers and
other indirect heat exchangers
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.8. Stationary reciprocating engines
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.11. Emergency generators--recordkeeping
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.13. Alternative and facility-specific
NOX emission limits
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.14. Procedures for obtaining approvals under this
subchapter
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.15. Procedures and deadlines for demonstrating
compliance
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.16. Adjusting combustion processes
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.17. Source emissions testing
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.18. Continuous emissions monitoring
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.19. Recordkeeping and recording
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.20. Fuel switching
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.21. Phased compliance--repowering
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.23. Phased compliance--use of innovative control
technology
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.25. Exemption for emergency use of fuel oil
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.26. Penalties
Chapter 27 Subchapter 20--Used Oil Combustion (Effective 9/6/2011)
N.J.A.C. 7:27-20.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-20.2. General provisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-20.3. Burning of on-specification used oil in space
heaters covered by a registration
N.J.A.C. 7:27-20.4. Burning of on-specification used oil in space
heaters covered by a permit
N.J.A.C. 7:27-20.5. Demonstration that used oil is on-specification
N.J.A.C. 7:27-20.6. Burning of on-specification oil in other
combustion units
N.J.A.C. 7:27-20.7. Burning of off-specification used oil
N.J.A.C. 7:27-20.8. Ash standard
N.J.A.C. 7:27-20.9. Exception
Chapter 27 Subchapter 21--Emission Statements (Effective 6/6/2022)
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.2. Applicability
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.3. General provisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.4. Procedures for submitting an emission statement
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.5. Required contents of an emission statement
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.6. Methods to be used for quantifying actual
emissions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.7. Recordkeeping requirements
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.8. Certification of information
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.9. Request for extensions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.10. Determination of non-applicability
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.11. Severability
Appendix 1
Chapter 27 Subchapter 22--Operating Permits (Effective 1/3/2023)
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.2. Applicability
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.3. General provisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.4. General application procedures
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.5. Application procedures for initial operating
permits
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.6. Operating permit application contents
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.7. Application shield
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.8. Air quality simulation modeling and risk
assessment
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.9. Compliance plans
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.10. Completeness reviews
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.11. Public comment
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.12. EPA comment
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.13. Final action on an application
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.14. General operating permits
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.15. Temporary facility operating permits
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.16. Operating permit contents
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.17. Permit shield
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.18. Source emissions testing and monitoring
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N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.19. Recordkeeping, reporting and compliance
certification
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.20. Administrative amendments
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.21. Changes to insignificant source operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.22. Seven-day-notice changes
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.23. Minor modifications
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.24. Significant modifications
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.24A. Reconstruction
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.25. Department initiated operating permit
modifications
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.26. MACT and GACT standards
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.27. Operating scenarios
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.28A. Emissions trading
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.28B. Facility-specific emissions averaging programs
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.29. Facilities subject to acid deposition control
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.30. Renewals
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.31. Fees
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.32. Hearings and appeals
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.33. Preconstruction review
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.34. Early reduction of HAP emissions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.35. Advances in the art of air pollution
Appendix
Table A
Chapter 27B Subchapter 1--Sampling and Analytical Procedures for
Determining Emissions of Particles From Manufacturing Processes and
From Combustion of Fuels (Effective 6/21/1976)
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.2. Acceptable test methods
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.3. Operating conditions during the test
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.4. Sampling facilities to be provided by the person
responsible for emissions
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.5. Sampling train
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.6. Performance test principle
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.7. General testing requirements
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.8. Required test data
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.9. Preparation for sampling
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.10. Sampling
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.11. Sample recovery
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.12. Analysis
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.13. Calculations
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.14. Validation of test
Chapter 27B Subchapter 2--Procedures for Visual Determination of the
Opacity (Percent) and Shade or Appearance (Ringelmann Number) of
Emissions From Sources (Effective 6/21/1976)
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-2.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-2.2. Acceptable observation methods
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-2.3. Observation principle
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-2.4. General observation requirements
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-2.5. Required observation data
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-2.6. Certification
References
Appendix
Chapter 27B Subchapter 3--Air Test Method 3: Sampling and Analytical
Procedures for the Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds From
Source Operations (Effective 12/1/2008)
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.2. Sampling and analytical protocol: acceptable
test methods
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.3. Operating conditions during the test
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.4. Sampling facilities
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.5. Source operations and applicable test methods
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.6. Procedures for the determinations of vapor
pressures of a single known VOC or mixtures of known and/or unknown
VOC
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.7. Procedures for the direct measurement of
volatile organic compounds using a flame ionization detector (FID),
a photoionization detector (PID) or a non-dispersive infrared
analyzer (NDIR)
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.8. Procedures for the direct measurement of
volatile organic compounds using a gas chromatograph (GC) with a
flame ionization detector (FID) or other suitable detector
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.9. Procedures for the sampling and remote analysis
of known volatile organic compounds using a gas chromatograph (GC)
with a flame ionization detector (FID) or other suitable detector
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.10. Procedures for the determination of volatile
organic compounds in surface coating formulations
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.11. Procedures for the determination of volatile
organic compounds emitted from transfer operations using a flame
ionization detector (FID) or non-dispersive infrared analyzer (NDIR)
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.12. Procedures for the determination of volatile
organic compounds in cutback and emulsified asphalts
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.13. Procedures for the determination of leak
tightness of gasoline delivery vessels
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.14. Procedures for the direct detection of fugitive
volatile organic compound leaks
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.15. Procedures for the direct detection of fugitive
volatile organic compound leaks from gasoline tank trucks and vapor
collection systems using a combustible gas detector
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.18. Test methods and sources incorporated by
reference.
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