80 FR 11573 - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Arkansas; Revisions for the Regulation and Permitting of Fine Particulate Matter

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 42 (March 4, 2015)

Page Range		11573-11577
FR Document		2015-04270

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving portions of three revisions to the Arkansas State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality on July 26, 2010; November 6, 2012; and December 1, 2014. Together, these three submittals update the Arkansas SIP such that the ADEQ has the authority to implement the current National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and regulate and permit emissions of fine particulate matter (particulate matter with diameters less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers (PM<INF>2.5</INF>)), and its precursors, through the Arkansas Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. The EPA has determined that the Arkansas PSD program meets all Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) requirements for PM<INF>2.5</INF> PSD and, as a result, our final action will stop the two Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) clocks that are currently running on the Arkansas PSD program pertaining to PM<INF>2.5</INF> PSD implementation. The EPA is also approving a portion of the December 17, 2007, Arkansas SIP submittal for the PM<INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS pertaining to interstate transport of air pollution and PSD. The EPA is finalizing these actions under section 110 and part C of the CAA.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R06-OAR-2014-0700; FRL-9923-77-Region-6]

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Arkansas;
Revisions for the Regulation and Permitting of Fine Particulate Matter

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving
portions of three revisions to the Arkansas State Implementation Plan
(SIP) submitted by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality on
July 26, 2010; November 6, 2012; and December 1, 2014. Together, these
three submittals update the Arkansas SIP such that the ADEQ has the
authority to implement the current National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS) and regulate and permit emissions of fine particulate
matter (particulate matter with diameters less than or equal to 2.5
micrometers (PM2.5)), and its precursors, through the
Arkansas Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. The EPA
has determined that the Arkansas PSD program meets all Clean Air Act
(CAA or the Act) requirements for PM2.5 PSD and, as a
result, our final action will stop the two Federal Implementation Plan
(FIP) clocks that are currently running on the Arkansas PSD program
pertaining to PM2.5 PSD implementation. The EPA is also
approving a portion of the December 17, 2007, Arkansas SIP submittal
for the PM2.5 NAAQS pertaining to interstate transport of
air pollution and PSD. The EPA is finalizing these actions under
section 110 and part C of the CAA.

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

ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for this action under
Docket ID No. EPA-R06-OAR-2014-0700. All documents in the docket are
listed on the http://www.regulations.gov Web site. Although listed in
the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g.,
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 http://www.regulations.gov or
in hard copy at the Air Planning Section (6PD-L), Environmental
Protection Agency, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75202-
2733.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adina Wiley, Air Permits Section (6PD-
R), telephone (214) 665-2115, email address wiley.adina@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document wherever ``we,''
``us,'' or ``our'' is used, we mean the EPA.

Table of Contents

I. Background
II. Final Action
III. Incorporation by Reference
IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. Background

The background for today's action is discussed in detail in our
November 10, 2014 proposal (79 FR 66633). In that notice, we proposed
to approve portions of three SIP submittals for the State of Arkansas
submitted on July 26, 2010; November 6, 2012; and September 10, 2014,
that collectively update the Arkansas SIP to provide for regulation and
permitting of PM2.5 in the Arkansas PSD program consistent
with federal PSD permit requirements.
The September 10, 2014, submittal was a request for parallel
processing of revisions adopted by the ADEQ on August 22, 2014, as
revisions to the state regulations. Under the EPA's ``parallel
processing'' procedure, the EPA proposes a rulemaking action on a
proposed SIP revision concurrently with the State's public review
process. If the State's proposed SIP revision is not significantly or
substantively changed, the EPA will finalize the rulemaking on the SIP
revision as proposed after responding to any submitted comments. Final
rulemaking action by the EPA will occur only after the final SIP
revision has been fully adopted by the ADEQ and submitted formally to
the EPA for approval as a revision to the Arkansas SIP. See 40 CFR part
51, Appendix V.
The ADEQ completed their state rulemaking process and submitted the
final revisions to the Arkansas SIP on December 1, 2014. The EPA has
evaluated the State's final SIP revision for any changes made from the
time of proposal. See ``Addendum to the TSD'' for EPA-R06-OAR-2014-
0700, available in the rulemaking docket. Our evaluation indicates that
the ADEQ made no changes to the proposed SIP revision. As such, the EPA
is proceeding with our final approval of the revisions to the Arkansas
SIP. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Act. We did
not receive any comments regarding our proposal.

II. Final Action

We are approving portions of three SIP submittals for the State of
Arkansas submitted on July 26, 2010; November 6, 2012; and December 1,
2014, because we have determined that these SIP packages were adopted
and submitted in accordance with the CAA and EPA regulations regarding
implementation of the PM2.5 NAAQS. The EPA finds that the
Arkansas PSD SIP meets all the CAA PSD requirements for implementing
the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS, including the
PM2.5 PSD requirements contained in the federal regulations
as of December 9, 2013, including regulation of NOX and
SO2 as PM2.5 precursors, regulation of
condensables, and PM2.5 increments. As a result of today's
final action, the EPA will stop the two FIP clocks that are currently
running on the Arkansas PSD program pertaining to PM2.5 PSD
implementation. The EPA is approving the following revisions into the
Arkansas SIP:
Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter 1 submitted on July
26, 2010, and November 6, 2012;

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Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter 2 submitted on July
26, 2010, November 6, 2012, and December 1, 2014, with the exception of
the GHG Biomass Deferral language submitted to the definition of
CO2e on November 6, 2012;
Revision to Regulation 19, Chapter 3 submitted on July 26,
2010, and December 1, 2014;
Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter 5 submitted on July
26, 2010, and December 1, 2014;
Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter 6 submitted on July
26, 2010;
Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter 7 submitted on July
26, 2010;
Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter 9 submitted on
December 1, 2014;
Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter 10 submitted on July
26, 2010;
Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter 11 submitted on July
26, 2010;
Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter 13 submitted on July
26, 2010;
New Regulation 19, Appendix B submitted on December 1,
2014; and
A portion of the December 17, 2007, SIP submittal
addressing interstate transport of air pollution and PSD for the 1997
PM2.5 NAAQS (CAA 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II)).
This action is being taken under section 110 of the Act.

III. Incorporation by Reference

In this rule, we are finalizing regulatory text that includes
incorporation by reference. In accordance with the requirements of 1
CFR 51.4, the EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference of the
revisions to the Arkansas Prevention of Significant Deterioration
regulations as described in the Final Action section above. We have
made, and will continue to make, these documents generally available
electronically through www.regulation.gov and/or in hard copy at the
appropriate EPA office (see the ADDRESSES section of this preamble for
more information).

IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a
SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Act 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 Clean Air Act.
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 Orders
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21,
2011);
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 Clean Air Act; and
does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
In addition, the SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian
reservation land or in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has
demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian
country, the rule does not have tribal implications and will not impose
substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as
specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000).
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).
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 May 4, 2015. Filing a
petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule
does not affect the finality of this action for the purposed of
judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for
judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness
of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in
proceedings to enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2).)

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

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

Dated: February 19, 2015.
Ron Curry,
Regional Administrator, Region 6.
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 E--Arkansas

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2. Amend Sec. 52.170 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (c) the table titled ``EPA-APPROVED REGULATIONS IN THE
ARKANSAS SIP'' is amended by revising the entries for:
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i. Chapter 1, Regulation No. 19, Reg. 19.101, Reg. 19.103 and Reg.
19.104;
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ii. Chapter 2;
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iii. Chapter 3, Reg. 19.304;
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iv. Chapter 5, Reg.19.502, 19.503, 19.504, and 19.505;
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v. Chapter 6, Reg. 19.601 and 19.602;
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vi. Chapter 7, Reg. 19.702 and 19.703;
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vii. Chapter 9, Reg. 19.903 and Reg. 19.904;
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viii. Chapter 10, Reg. 19.1002, Reg. 19.1003, Reg 19.1004 and Reg.
19.1005;
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ix. Chapter 11;
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x. Chapter 13, Reg. 19.1301 and 19.1303.
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b. In paragraph (c) the table titled ``EPA-APPROVED REGULATIONS IN

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THE ARKANSAS SIP'' is amended by adding a new entry in sequential order
for Regulation No. 19, Appendix B.
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c. In paragraph (e) the third table titled ``EPA-APPROVED NON-
REGULATORY PROVISIONS AND QUASI-REGULATORY MEASURES IN THE ARKANSAS
SIP'' is amended by revising the entry for ``Infrastructure for the
1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS''.
The amendments read as follows:

Sec. 52.170 Identification of plan.

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(c) * * *

EPA-Approved Regulations in the Arkansas SIP
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State
submittal/
State citation Title/subject effective EPA approval date Explanation
date
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Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control
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Chapter 1: Title, Intent and Purpose
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Reg 19.101....................... Title............... 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert
Federal Register
citation].
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Reg 19.103....................... Intent and 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert
Construction. Federal Register
citation].
Reg 19.104....................... Severability........ 11/18/2012 3/4/2015 [Insert
Federal Register
citation].
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Chapter 2: Definitions
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Chapter 2........................ Definitions......... 9/13/2014 3/4/2015 [Insert The SIP-approved
Federal Register definition of ``CO2
citation]. equivalent
emissions'' does
not contain the GHG
Biomass Deferral
Provisions.
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Chapter 3: Protection of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards
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'
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Reg 19.304....................... Delegated Federal 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert
Programs. Federal Register
citation].
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Chapter 5: General Limitations Applicable to Equipment (Need to change title in CFR)
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* * * * * * *
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Reg 19.502....................... General Regulations. 9/13/2014 3/4/2015 [Insert
Federal Register
citation].
Reg 19.503....................... Visible Emission 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert
Regulations. Federal Register
citation].
Reg 19.504....................... Stack Height/ 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert
Dispersion Federal Register
Regulations. citation].
Reg 19.505....................... Revised Emissions 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert
Limitation. Federal Register
citation].
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Chapter 6: Upset and Emergency Conditions
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Reg 19.601....................... Upset Conditions.... 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert ....................
Federal Register
citation].
Reg 19.602....................... Emergency Conditions 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert
Federal Register
citation].
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Chapter 7: Sampling, Monitoring, and Reporting Requirements
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* * * * * * *
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Reg 19.702....................... Air Emissions 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert
Sampling. Federal Register
citation].
Reg 19.703....................... Continuous Emissions 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert
Monitoring. Federal Register
citation].
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Chapter 9: Prevention of Significant Deterioration
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Reg 19.903....................... Definitions......... 9/13/2014 3/4/2015 [Insert
Federal Register
citation].
Reg 19.904....................... Adoption of 9/13/2014 3/4/2015 [Insert The SIP-approved PSD
Regulations. Federal Register program does not
citation]. include the new
provisions
pertaining to GHG
PSD PAL permitting
at Regulation
19.904(A)(1),
effective on July
27, 2013, and
submitted to EPA on
January 7, 2014.
The SIP-approved PSD
program does not
include the
revisions to
Regulation
19.904(G)(1),
effective on July
27, 2013, and
submitted to EPA on
January 7, 2014,
pertaining to GHG
PSD PAL permitting.
The Arkansas SIP
continues to
include Regulation
19.904(G)(1) as
approved by EPA on
April 12, 2007, as
submitted by the
state on February
3, 2005.
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Chapter 10: Regulations for the Control of Volatile Organic Compounds in Pulaski County
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Reg 19.1002...................... Purpose............. 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert
Federal Register
citation].
Reg 19.1003...................... Definitions......... 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert
Federal Register
citation].
Reg 19.1004...................... General Provisions.. 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert
Federal Register
citation].
Reg 19.1005...................... Provisions for 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert
Specific Processes. Federal Register
citation].
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Chapter 11: Major Source Permitting Procedures
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Chapter 11....................... Major Source 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert
Permitting Federal Register
Procedures. citation].
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Chapter 13: Stage I Vapor Recovery
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Reg 19.1301...................... Provisions for 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert
Specific Processes. Federal Register
citation].
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Reg. 19.1303..................... Definitions......... 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert
Federal Register
citation].
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Appendix B: National Ambient Air Quality Standards List
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Appendix B....................... National Ambient Air 9/13/2014 3/4/2015 [Insert
Quality Standards Federal Register
List. citation].
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(e) * * *

EPA-Approved Non-Regulatory Provisions and Quasi-Regulatory Measures in the Arkansas SIP
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State
Applicable submittal/
Name of SIP provision geographic or effective EPA approval date Explanation
nonattainment area date
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Infrastructure for the 1997 and Statewide........... 3/28/2008 3/4/2015 [Insert Approval for CAA
2006 PM2.5 NAAQS. 9/16/2009 Federal Register elements
9/13/2014 citation]. 110(a)(2)(A), (B),
(E), (F), (G), (H),
(K), (L), and (M)
on 8/20/2012 (77 FR
50033). Approval
for PSD elements
(C), (D)(i)(II)
(interfere with
measures in any
other state to
prevent significant
deterioration of
air quality) and
(J) on May 4, 2015
[Insert Federal
Register citation]
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3. Section 52.172 is amended by revising paragraphs (c) and (d) to read
as follows:

Sec. 52.172 Approval status.

(b) * * *
(c) 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS: The SIP submitted March 28, 2008
is disapproved for CAA element 110(a)(2)(D)(ii).
(d) 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS: The SIPs submitted March 28, 2008
and September 16, 2009 are disapproved for CAA element
110(a)(2)(D)(ii).

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4. Section 52.181 is amended by adding paragraph (a)(5) to read as
follows:

Sec. 52.181 Significant deterioration of air quality.

(a) * * *
(5) December 1, 2014--submittal of Regulation 19, Chapter 9,
Prevention of Significant Deterioration which provided the authority to
regulate and permit emissions of PM2.5 and its precursors.
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Name of non-regulatory SIP State submittal EPA approval
geographic Additional explanation
revision date date
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Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Re- Statewide ..... 6/18/14 3/4/15 [Insert This action addresses the following CAA elements,
quirements for the 2010 Sulfur Federal Reg- or portions thereof: 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(II)
Dioxide NAAQS. ister citation]. (PSD), (D)(ii), (E)(i), (E)(iii), (F), (G), (H), (J) (con-
sultation, notification, and PSD), (K), (L), and (M).

[FR Doc. 2015–04377 Filed 3–3–15; 8:45 am] No. EPA–R06–OAR–2014–0700. All significantly or substantively changed,
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P documents in the docket are listed on the EPA will finalize the rulemaking on
the http://www.regulations.gov Web the SIP revision as proposed after
site. Although listed in the index, some responding to any submitted comments.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION information is not publicly available, Final rulemaking action by the EPA will
AGENCY e.g., Confidential Business Information occur only after the final SIP revision
or other information whose disclosure is has been fully adopted by the ADEQ
40 CFR Part 52 restricted by statute. Certain other and submitted formally to the EPA for
[EPA–R06–OAR–2014–0700; FRL–9923–77– material, such as copyrighted material, approval as a revision to the Arkansas
Region–6] is not placed on the Internet and will be SIP. See 40 CFR part 51, Appendix V.
publicly available only in hard copy The ADEQ completed their state
Approval and Promulgation of form. Publicly available docket rulemaking process and submitted the
Implementation Plans; Arkansas; materials are available either final revisions to the Arkansas SIP on
Revisions for the Regulation and electronically through http:// December 1, 2014. The EPA has
Permitting of Fine Particulate Matter www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at evaluated the State’s final SIP revision
the Air Planning Section (6PD–L), for any changes made from the time of
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Environmental Protection Agency, 1445
Agency (EPA). proposal. See ‘‘Addendum to the TSD’’
Ross Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas for EPA–R06–OAR–2014–0700,
ACTION: Final rule. 75202–2733. available in the rulemaking docket. Our
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: evaluation indicates that the ADEQ
Agency (EPA) is approving portions of Adina Wiley, Air Permits Section (6PD– made no changes to the proposed SIP
three revisions to the Arkansas State R), telephone (214) 665–2115, email revision. As such, the EPA is proceeding
Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by address wiley.adina@epa.gov. with our final approval of the revisions
the Arkansas Department of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: to the Arkansas SIP. This action is being
Environmental Quality on July 26, 2010; Throughout this document wherever taken under section 110 of the Act. We
November 6, 2012; and December 1, ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us,’’ or ‘‘our’’ is used, we mean did not receive any comments regarding
2014. Together, these three submittals the EPA. our proposal.
update the Arkansas SIP such that the Table of Contents II. Final Action
ADEQ has the authority to implement
the current National Ambient Air I. Background We are approving portions of three
Quality Standards (NAAQS) and II. Final Action SIP submittals for the State of Arkansas
regulate and permit emissions of fine III. Incorporation by Reference
IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
submitted on July 26, 2010; November
particulate matter (particulate matter 6, 2012; and December 1, 2014, because
with diameters less than or equal to 2.5 I. Background we have determined that these SIP
micrometers (PM2.5)), and its precursors, The background for today’s action is packages were adopted and submitted
through the Arkansas Prevention of discussed in detail in our November 10, in accordance with the CAA and EPA
Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. 2014 proposal (79 FR 66633). In that regulations regarding implementation of
The EPA has determined that the notice, we proposed to approve portions the PM2.5 NAAQS. The EPA finds that
Arkansas PSD program meets all Clean of three SIP submittals for the State of the Arkansas PSD SIP meets all the CAA
Air Act (CAA or the Act) requirements Arkansas submitted on July 26, 2010; PSD requirements for implementing the
for PM2.5 PSD and, as a result, our final November 6, 2012; and September 10, 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS, including
action will stop the two Federal 2014, that collectively update the the PM2.5 PSD requirements contained
Implementation Plan (FIP) clocks that Arkansas SIP to provide for regulation in the federal regulations as of
are currently running on the Arkansas and permitting of PM2.5 in the Arkansas December 9, 2013, including regulation
PSD program pertaining to PM2.5 PSD PSD program consistent with federal of NOX and SO2 as PM2.5 precursors,
implementation. The EPA is also PSD permit requirements. regulation of condensables, and PM2.5
approving a portion of the December 17, The September 10, 2014, submittal increments. As a result of today’s final
2007, Arkansas SIP submittal for the was a request for parallel processing of action, the EPA will stop the two FIP
PM2.5 NAAQS pertaining to interstate revisions adopted by the ADEQ on clocks that are currently running on the
transport of air pollution and PSD. The Arkansas PSD program pertaining to
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August 22, 2014, as revisions to the state
EPA is finalizing these actions under regulations. Under the EPA’s ‘‘parallel PM2.5 PSD implementation. The EPA is
section 110 and part C of the CAA. processing’’ procedure, the EPA approving the following revisions into
DATES: This final rule is effective on proposes a rulemaking action on a the Arkansas SIP:
April 3, 2015. proposed SIP revision concurrently with • Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter
ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a the State’s public review process. If the 1 submitted on July 26, 2010, and
docket for this action under Docket ID State’s proposed SIP revision is not November 6, 2012;

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• Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter • Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the Comptroller General of the United
2 submitted on July 26, 2010, November action’’ subject to review by the Office States prior to publication of the rule in
6, 2012, and December 1, 2014, with the of Management and Budget under the Federal Register. A major rule
exception of the GHG Biomass Deferral Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735, cannot take effect until 60 days after it
language submitted to the definition of October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, is published in the Federal Register.
CO2e on November 6, 2012; January 21, 2011); This action is not a ‘‘major rule’’ as
• Revision to Regulation 19, Chapter • does not impose an information defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).
3 submitted on July 26, 2010, and collection burden under the provisions Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean
December 1, 2014; of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 Air Act, petitions for judicial review of
• Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); this action must be filed in the United
5 submitted on July 26, 2010, and • is certified as not having a States Court of Appeals for the
December 1, 2014; significant economic impact on a appropriate circuit by May 4, 2015.
• Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter substantial number of small entities Filing a petition for reconsideration by
6 submitted on July 26, 2010; under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 the Administrator of this final rule does
• Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter U.S.C. 601 et seq.); not affect the finality of this action for
7 submitted on July 26, 2010; • does not contain any unfunded the purposed of judicial review nor does
• Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter mandate or significantly or uniquely it extend the time within which a
9 submitted on December 1, 2014; affect small governments, as described petition for judicial review may be filed,
• Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and shall not postpone the effectiveness
10 submitted on July 26, 2010; of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4); of such rule or action. This action may
• Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter • does not have Federalism not be challenged later in proceedings to
11 submitted on July 26, 2010; implications as specified in Executive enforce its requirements. (See section
• Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 307(b)(2).)
13 submitted on July 26, 2010; 1999);
• New Regulation 19, Appendix B • is not an economically significant List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52
submitted on December 1, 2014; and regulatory action based on health or Environmental protection, Air
• A portion of the December 17, 2007, safety risks subject to Executive Order pollution control, Incorporation by
SIP submittal addressing interstate 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); reference, Intergovernmental relations,
transport of air pollution and PSD for • is not a significant regulatory action Nitrogen dioxide, Particulate matter,
the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS (CAA subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR Reporting and recordkeeping
110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II)). 28355, May 22, 2001); requirements, Sulfur oxides, and
This action is being taken under • is not subject to requirements of Volatile organic compounds.
section 110 of the Act. section 12(d) of the National
Technology Transfer and Advancement Dated: February 19, 2015.
III. Incorporation by Reference Ron Curry,
Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because
In this rule, we are finalizing application of those requirements would Regional Administrator, Region 6.
regulatory text that includes be inconsistent with the Clean Air Act; 40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows:
incorporation by reference. In and
accordance with the requirements of 1 • does not provide EPA with the PART 52–APPROVAL AND
CFR 51.4, the EPA is finalizing the discretionary authority to address, as PROMULGATION OF
incorporation by reference of the appropriate, disproportionate human IMPLEMENTATION PLANS
revisions to the Arkansas Prevention of health or environmental effects, using
Significant Deterioration regulations as practicable and legally permissible ■ 1. The authority citation for part 52
described in the Final Action section methods, under Executive Order 12898 continues to read as follows:
above. We have made, and will continue (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
to make, these documents generally In addition, the SIP is not approved
available electronically through to apply on any Indian reservation land Subpart E—Arkansas
www.regulation.gov and/or in hard copy or in any other area where EPA or an ■ 2. Amend § 52.170 as follows:
at the appropriate EPA office (see the Indian tribe has demonstrated that a ■ a. In paragraph (c) the table titled
ADDRESSES section of this preamble for tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of ‘‘EPA-APPROVED REGULATIONS IN
more information). Indian country, the rule does not have THE ARKANSAS SIP’’ is amended by
tribal implications and will not impose revising the entries for:
IV. Statutory and Executive Order substantial direct costs on tribal
Reviews ■ i. Chapter 1, Regulation No. 19, Reg.
governments or preempt tribal law as 19.101, Reg. 19.103 and Reg. 19.104;
Under the Clean Air Act, the specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 ■ ii. Chapter 2;
Administrator is required to approve a FR 67249, November 9, 2000). ■ iii. Chapter 3, Reg. 19.304;
SIP submission that complies with the The Congressional Review Act, 5 ■ iv. Chapter 5, Reg.19.502, 19.503,
provisions of the Act and applicable U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the Small 19.504, and 19.505;
Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); Business Regulatory Enforcement ■ v. Chapter 6, Reg. 19.601 and 19.602;
40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in reviewing SIP Fairness Act of 1996, generally provides ■ vi. Chapter 7, Reg. 19.702 and 19.703;
submissions, EPA’s role is to approve that before a rule may take effect, the ■ vii. Chapter 9, Reg. 19.903 and Reg.
state choices, provided that they meet agency promulgating the rule must 19.904;
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the criteria of the Clean Air Act. submit a rule report, which includes a ■ viii. Chapter 10, Reg. 19.1002, Reg.
Accordingly, this action merely copy of the rule, to each House of the 19.1003, Reg 19.1004 and Reg. 19.1005;
approves state law as meeting Federal Congress and to the Comptroller General ■ ix. Chapter 11;
requirements and does not impose of the United States. EPA will submit a ■ x. Chapter 13, Reg. 19.1301 and
additional requirements beyond those report containing this action and other 19.1303.
imposed by state law. For that reason, required information to the U.S. Senate, ■ b. In paragraph (c) the table titled
this action: the U.S. House of Representatives, and ‘‘EPA-APPROVED REGULATIONS IN

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$Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 42 / Wednesday, March 4, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 11575 THE ARKANSAS SIP’’ is amended by REGULATORY PROVISIONS AND The amendments read as follows: adding a new entry in sequential order QUASI-REGULATORY MEASURES IN for Regulation No. 19, Appendix B. § 52.170 Identification of plan. THE ARKANSAS SIP’’ is amended by ■ c. In paragraph (e) the third table revising the entry for ‘‘Infrastructure for * * * * * titled ‘‘EPA-APPROVED NON- the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS’’. (c) * * * EPA-APPROVED REGULATIONS IN THE ARKANSAS SIP State submittal/ State citation Title/subject EPA approval date Explanation effective date Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control Chapter 1: Title, Intent and Purpose Reg 19.101 ...... Title ........................................................ 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal Register citation]. * * * * * * * Reg 19.103 ...... Intent and Construction .......................... 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Reg 19.104 ...... Severability ............................................. 11/18/2012 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Chapter 2: Definitions Chapter 2 ......... Definitions .............................................. 9/13/2014 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal The SIP-approved definition of ‘‘CO2 Register citation]. equivalent emissions’’ does not con- tain the GHG Biomass Deferral Provi- sions. Chapter 3: Protection of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards ’ * * * * * * * Reg 19.304 ...... Delegated Federal Programs ................. 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal Register citation]. * * * * * * * Chapter 5: General Limitations Applicable to Equipment (Need to change title in CFR) * * * * * * * Reg 19.502 ...... General Regulations .............................. 9/13/2014 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Reg 19.503 ...... Visible Emission Regulations ................. 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Reg 19.504 ...... Stack Height/Dispersion Regulations .... 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Reg 19.505 ...... Revised Emissions Limitation ................ 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Chapter 6: Upset and Emergency Conditions Reg 19.601 ...... Upset Conditions .................................... 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Reg 19.602 ...... Emergency Conditions ........................... 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Chapter 7: Sampling, Monitoring, and Reporting Requirements ebenthall on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with RULES * * * * * * * Reg 19.702 ...... Air Emissions Sampling ......................... 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Reg 19.703 ...... Continuous Emissions Monitoring ......... 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal Register citation]. VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:23 Mar 03, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\04MRR1.SGM 04MRR1$

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State
submittal/
State citation Title/subject EPA approval date Explanation
effective
date

* * * * * * *

Chapter 9: Prevention of Significant Deterioration

* * * * * * *

Reg 19.903 ...... Definitions .............................................. 9/13/2014 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal
Register citation].
Reg 19.904 ...... Adoption of Regulations ......................... 9/13/2014 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal The SIP-approved PSD program does
Register citation]. not include the new provisions per-
taining to GHG PSD PAL permitting
at Regulation 19.904(A)(1), effective
on July 27, 2013, and submitted to
EPA on January 7, 2014.
The SIP-approved PSD program does
not include the revisions to Regula-
tion 19.904(G)(1), effective on July
27, 2013, and submitted to EPA on
January 7, 2014, pertaining to GHG
PSD PAL permitting.
The Arkansas SIP continues to include
Regulation 19.904(G)(1) as approved
by EPA on April 12, 2007, as sub-
mitted by the state on February 3,
2005.

Chapter 10: Regulations for the Control of Volatile Organic Compounds in Pulaski County

* * * * * * *

Reg 19.1002 .... Purpose .................................................. 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal
Register citation].
Reg 19.1003 .... Definitions .............................................. 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal
Register citation].
Reg 19.1004 .... General Provisions ................................. 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal
Register citation].
Reg 19.1005 .... Provisions for Specific Processes ......... 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal
Register citation].

* * * * * * *

Chapter 11: Major Source Permitting Procedures

Chapter 11 ....... Major Source Permitting Procedures ..... 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal
Register citation].

Chapter 13: Stage I Vapor Recovery

Reg 19.1301 .... Provisions for Specific Processes ......... 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal
Register citation].

* * * * * * *

Reg. 19.1303 ... Definitions .............................................. 1/25/2009 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal
Register citation].
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* * * * * * *

Appendix B: National Ambient Air Quality Standards List

Appendix B ...... National Ambient Air Quality Standards 9/13/2014 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal
List. Register citation].

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EPA-APPROVED REGULATIONS IN THE ARKANSAS SIP—Continued
State
submittal/
State citation Title/subject EPA approval date Explanation
effective
date

* * * * * * *

(e) * * *

EPA-APPROVED NON-REGULATORY PROVISIONS AND QUASI-REGULATORY MEASURES IN THE ARKANSAS SIP
State
Name of SIP Applicable geographic or nonattainment submittal/ EPA approval date Explanation
provision area effective
date

* * * * * * *

Infrastructure for Statewide ............................................... 3/28/2008 3/4/2015 [Insert Federal Approval for CAA elements 110(a)(2)
the 1997 and 9/16/2009 Register citation]. (A), (B), (E), (F), (G), (H), (K), (L),
2006 PM2.5 9/13/2014 and (M) on 8/20/2012 (77 FR 50033).
NAAQS. Approval for PSD elements (C), (D)(i)
(II) (interfere with measures in any
other state to prevent significant dete-
rioration of air quality) and (J) on May
4, 2015 [Insert Federal Register cita-
tion]

* * * * * * *

* * * * * ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Federal regulations. Some are more
AGENCY substantive, but are non-controversial.
■ 3. Section 52.172 is amended by
In addition, they provide more clarity
revising paragraphs (c) and (d) to read 40 CFR Parts 52, 62, and 70 for the regulated public. This direct
as follows: final action will amend the SIP to
[EPA–R07–OAR–2015–0006; FRL9923–68–
§ 52.172 Approval status. Region 7] include revised regulations which will
then be more consistent with Federal
(b) * * * Approval and Promulgation of Air regulations. These revisions do not have
(c) 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS: The SIP Quality Implementation Plans, State an adverse effect on air quality. EPA’s
submitted March 28, 2008 is Plans for Designated Facilities and approval of these rule revisions is being
disapproved for CAA element Pollutants, and Operating Permits done in accordance with the
110(a)(2)(D)(ii). Program; State of Missouri requirements of the Clean Air Act
(CAA).
(d) 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS: The SIPs AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Agency. DATES: This direct final rule will be
submitted March 28, 2008 and
ACTION: Direct final rule. effective May 4, 2015, without further
September 16, 2009 are disapproved for
notice, unless EPA receives adverse
CAA element 110(a)(2)(D)(ii).
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection comment April 3, 2015. If EPA receives
■ 4. Section 52.181 is amended by Agency (EPA) is taking direct final adverse comment, we will publish a
adding paragraph (a)(5) to read as action to approve revisions to the State timely withdrawal of the direct final
follows: Implementation Plan (SIP) and the rule in the Federal Register informing
operating permits program for the State the public that the rule will not take
§ 52.181 Significant deterioration of air of Missouri which were received on effect.
quality. November 6, 2013, November 20, 2014, ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
(a) * * * March 27, 2014, July 7, 2014, and July identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R07–
14, 2014. The revisions submitted by the OAR–2015–0006, by one of the
(5) December 1, 2014—submittal of state include amendments to rules
Regulation 19, Chapter 9, Prevention of following methods:
relating to reference methods, 1. www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Significant Deterioration which definitions and common reference on-line instructions for submitting
provided the authority to regulate and
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tables, ambient air quality standards, comments.
permit emissions of PM2.5 and its and a rule rescission related to air 2. Email: bhesania.amy@epa.gov.
precursors. quality control measures for sources 3. Mail or Hand Delivery: Amy
* * * * * clustered in small land areas. Many of Bhesania, Environmental Protection
[FR Doc. 2015–04270 Filed 3–3–15; 8:45 am] the revisions are administrative in Agency, Air Planning and Development
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P nature and either incorporate by Branch, 11201 Renner Boulevard,
reference or update state rules to match Lenexa, Kansas 66219.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This final rule is effective on April 3, 2015.
Contact		Adina Wiley, Air Permits Section (6PD-
FR Citation		80 FR 11573
CFR Associated		Environmental Protection; Air Pollution Control; Incorporation by Reference; Intergovernmental Relations; Nitrogen Dioxide; Particulate Matter; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Sulfur Oxides and Volatile Organic Compounds