80 FR 44013 - Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Connecticut; Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Nonattainment New Source Review

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 142 (July 24, 2015)

Page Range		44013-44014
FR Document		2015-17665

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve certain revisions to the State of Connecticut State Implementation Plan (SIP) relating to regulation of fine particulate matter (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) emissions within the context of EPA's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) regulations. EPA is also proposing to approve clarifications to the applicability section of Connecticut's Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) regulations. These revisions will be part of Connecticut's major stationary source preconstruction permitting programs, and are intended to align Connecticut's regulations with the federal PSD and NNSR regulations. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA).

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R01-OAR-2014-0842; A-1-FRL-9927-33-Region 1]


Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Connecticut; Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Nonattainment 
New Source Review

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to 
approve certain revisions to the State of Connecticut State 
Implementation Plan (SIP) relating to regulation of fine particulate 
matter (PM2.5) emissions within the context of EPA's 
Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) regulations. EPA is also 
proposing to approve clarifications to the applicability section of 
Connecticut's Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) regulations. These 
revisions

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will be part of Connecticut's major stationary source preconstruction 
permitting programs, and are intended to align Connecticut's 
regulations with the federal PSD and NNSR regulations. This action is 
being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA).

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before August 24, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID Number EPA-
R01-OAR-2014-0842 by one of the following methods:
    1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for 
submitting comments.
    2. Email: [email protected]
    3. Fax: (617) 918-01657.
    4. Mail: ``Docket Identification Number EPA-R01-OAR-2014-0842'', 
Donald Dahl, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England 
Regional Office, Office of Ecosystem Protection, Air Permits, Toxics, 
and Indoor Programs Unit, 5 Post Office Square--Suite 100, (Mail code 
OEP05-2), Boston, MA 02109-3912.
    5. Hand Delivery or Courier. Deliver your comments to: Donald Dahl, 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, 
Office of Ecosystem Protection, Air Permits, Toxics, and Indoor 
Programs Unit, 5 Post Office Square--Suite 100 (Mail code OEP05-2), 
Boston, MA 02109-3912. Such deliveries are only accepted during the 
Regional Office's normal hours of operation. The Regional Office's 
official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m., excluding legal holidays.
    Please see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules and 
Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register for detailed 
instructions on how to submit comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald Dahl, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, Office of Ecosystem 
Protection, Air Permits, Toxics, and Indoor Programs Unit, 5 Post 
Office Square--Suite 100, (mail code OEP05-2), Boston, MA 02109-3912. 
Mr. Dahl's telephone number is (617) 918-1657; email address: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Rules and Regulations section of this 
issue of the Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's SIP 
submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the 
Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no 
adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in 
the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response 
to this action rule, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA 
receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and 
all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final 
rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second 
comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action 
should do so at this time. Please note that if EPA receives adverse 
comment on an amendment, paragraph, or section of this rule and if that 
provision may be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt 
as final those provisions of the rule that are not the subject of an 
adverse comment.
    For additional information, see the direct final rule which is 
located in the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the 
Federal Register.

    Dated: April 20, 2015.
H. Curtis Spalding,
Regional Administrator, EPA New England.
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modeling, along with analysis of the Accordingly, EPA is proposing to • is not subject to requirements of
associated data, related to the 2008 Lead approve Georgia’s infrastructure SIP Section 12(d) of the National
NAAQS when necessary. Accordingly, submission with respect to section Technology Transfer and Advancement
EPA is proposing to approve Georgia’s 110(a)(2)(M). Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because
infrastructure SIP submission with application of those requirements would
V. Proposed Action
respect to section 110(a)(2)(K). be inconsistent with the CAA; and
11. 110(a)(2)(L)—Permitting fees: This With the exception of the PSD • does not provide EPA with the
element necessitates that the SIP require permitting requirements for major discretionary authority to address, as
the owner or operator of each major sources of sections 110(a)(2)(C), prong 3 appropriate, disproportionate human
stationary source to pay to the of (D)(i), and (J), EPA is proposing to health or environmental effects, using
permitting authority, as a condition of approve Georgia’s March 6, 2012, SIP practicable and legally permissible
any permit required under the CAA, a submittal to address infrastructure methods, under Executive Order 12898
fee sufficient to cover (i) the reasonable requirements for the 2008 Lead NAAQS. (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
costs of reviewing and acting upon any EPA is proposing to take this action The SIP is not approved to apply on
application for such a permit, and (ii) if because the Agency has made the any Indian reservation land or in any
the owner or operator receives a permit preliminary determination that other area where EPA or an Indian tribe
for such source, the reasonable costs of Georgia’s infrastructure SIP revision is has demonstrated that a tribe has
implementing and enforcing the terms consistent with section 110 and EPA’s jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian
and conditions of any such permit (not 2011 Lead Infrastructure SIP Guidance. country, the rule does not have tribal
including any court costs or other costs implications as specified by Executive
associated with any enforcement VI. Statutory and Executive Order
Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9,
action), until such fee requirement is Reviews
2000), nor will it impose substantial
superseded with respect to such sources Under the CAA, the Administrator is direct costs on tribal governments or
by the Administrator’s approval of a fee required to approve a SIP submission preempt tribal law.
program under title V. that complies with the provisions of the
Georgia Air Quality Act: Article 1: Air Act and applicable Federal regulations. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52
Quality (O.C.G.A. Section 12–9–10, and 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Environmental protection, Air
Georgia Rule for Air Quality 391–3–1– Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, pollution control, Incorporation by
.03(9)—Permit Fees requires the EPA’s role is to approve state choices, reference, Intergovernmental relations,
collection of permitting fees through the provided that they meet the criteria of Lead, and Recordkeeping requirements.
title V Fee Program, which EPD ensures the CAA. Accordingly, this proposed
is sufficient for the reasonable cost of Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
action merely proposes to approve state
reviewing and acting upon PSD and law as meeting Federal requirements Dated: July 14, 2015.
NNSR permits. Additionally, Georgia and would not impose additional Heather McTeer Toney,
has a fully approved title V operating requirements beyond those imposed by Regional Administrator, Region 4.
permit program at Georgia Rule for Air state law. For that reason, this proposed [FR Doc. 2015–18096 Filed 7–23–15; 8:45 am]
Quality 391–3–1–.03(9)—Permit Fees action: BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
that covers the cost of implementation
• Is not a significant regulatory action
and enforcement of PSD and NNSR
subject to review by the Office of
permits after they have been issued. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Management and Budget under
EPA has made the preliminary AGENCY
Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735,
determination that Georgia’s SIP and
October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821,
practices adequately provide for 40 CFR Part 52
January 21, 2011);
permitting fees related to the 2008 Lead
NAAQS, when necessary. Accordingly, • does not impose an information [EPA–R01–OAR–2014–0842; A–1–FRL–
collection burden under the provisions 9927–33–Region 1]
EPA is proposing to approve Georgia’s
infrastructure SIP submission with of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); Approval and Promulgation of Air
respect to section 110(a)(2)(L). Quality Implementation Plans;
12. 110(a)(2)(M)—Consultation/ • is certified as not having a
significant economic impact on a Connecticut; Prevention of Significant
participation by affected local entities: Deterioration and Nonattainment New
This element requires states to provide substantial number of small entities
under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 Source Review
for consultation and participation in SIP
development by local political U.S.C. 601 et seq.); AGENCY: Environmental Protection
subdivisions affected by the SIP. • does not contain any unfunded Agency (EPA).
Georgia Air Quality Act: Article I: Air mandate or significantly or uniquely ACTION: Proposed rule.
Quality (O.C.G.A. Section 12–9) affect small governments, as described
authorizes EPD to advise, consult, in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
cooperate and enter into agreements of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4); Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve
with other agencies of the state, the • does not have Federalism certain revisions to the State of
Federal Government, other states, implications as specified in Executive Connecticut State Implementation Plan
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interstate agencies, groups, political Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, (SIP) relating to regulation of fine
subdivisions, and industries affected by 1999); particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions
the provisions of this act, rules, or • is not an economically significant within the context of EPA’s Prevention
policies of the department. EPA has regulatory action based on health or of Significant Deterioration (PSD)
made the preliminary determination safety risks subject to Executive Order regulations. EPA is also proposing to
that Georgia’s SIP and practices 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); approve clarifications to the
adequately demonstrate consultation • is not a significant regulatory action applicability section of Connecticut’s
with affected local entities related to the subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR Nonattainment New Source Review
22008 Lead NAAQS, when necessary. 28355, May 22, 2001); (NNSR) regulations. These revisions

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will be part of Connecticut’s major activity is contemplated. If EPA receives 1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the
stationary source preconstruction adverse comments, the direct final rule on-line instructions for submitting
permitting programs, and are intended will be withdrawn and all public comments.
to align Connecticut’s regulations with comments received will be addressed in 2. Email: R4-ARMS@epa.gov.
the federal PSD and NNSR regulations. a subsequent final rule based on this 3. Fax: (404) 562–9019.
This action is being taken in accordance proposed rule. EPA will not institute a 4. Mail: ‘‘EPA–R04–OAR–2015–0114’’
with the Clean Air Act (CAA). second comment period. Any parties Air Regulatory Management Section
DATES: Written comments must be interested in commenting on this action (formerly the Regulatory Development
received on or before August 24, 2015. should do so at this time. Please note Section), Air Planning and
that if EPA receives adverse comment Implementation Branch (formerly the
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
on an amendment, paragraph, or section Air Planning Branch), Air, Pesticides
identified by Docket ID Number EPA– and Toxics Management Division, U.S.
R01–OAR–2014–0842 by one of the of this rule and if that provision may be
severed from the remainder of the rule, Environmental Protection Agency,
following methods: Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW.,
1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the EPA may adopt as final those provisions
of the rule that are not the subject of an Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960.
on-line instructions for submitting 5. Hand Delivery or Courier: Lynorae
comments. adverse comment.
For additional information, see the Benjamin, Chief, Air Regulatory
2. Email: dahl.donald@epa.gov Management Section, Air Planning and
3. Fax: (617) 918–01657. direct final rule which is located in the
Implementation Branch, Air, Pesticides
4. Mail: ‘‘Docket Identification Rules and Regulations section of this
and Toxics Management Division, U.S.
Number EPA–R01–OAR–2014–0842’’, issue of the Federal Register.
Environmental Protection Agency,
Donald Dahl, U.S. Environmental Dated: April 20, 2015. Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW.,
Protection Agency, EPA New England H. Curtis Spalding, Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. Such
Regional Office, Office of Ecosystem
Regional Administrator, EPA New England. deliveries are only accepted during the
Protection, Air Permits, Toxics, and Regional Office’s normal hours of
[FR Doc. 2015–17665 Filed 7–23–15; 8:45 am]
Indoor Programs Unit, 5 Post Office operation. The Regional Office’s official
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Square—Suite 100, (Mail code OEP05– hours of business are Monday through
2), Boston, MA 02109–3912. Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding
5. Hand Delivery or Courier. Deliver
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Federal holidays.
your comments to: Donald Dahl, U.S. Instructions: Direct your comments to
Environmental Protection Agency, EPA AGENCY
Docket ID No. EPA–R04–OAR–2015–
New England Regional Office, Office of 40 CFR Part 52 0114. EPA’s policy is that all comments
Ecosystem Protection, Air Permits, received will be included in the public
Toxics, and Indoor Programs Unit, 5 docket without change and may be
[EPA–R04–OAR–2015–0114; FRL–9931–03–
Post Office Square—Suite 100 (Mail made available online at
Region 4]
code OEP05–2), Boston, MA 02109– www.regulations.gov, including any
3912. Such deliveries are only accepted Approval and Promulgation of personal information provided, unless
during the Regional Office’s normal Implementation Plans; Georgia; the comment includes information
hours of operation. The Regional Removal of Clean Fuel Fleet Program claimed to be Confidential Business
Office’s official hours of business are Information (CBI) or other information
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to AGENCY: Environmental Protection whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
4:30 p.m., excluding legal holidays. Agency. Do not submit through
Please see the direct final rule which ACTION: Proposed rule. www.regulations.gov or email,
is located in the Rules and Regulations information that you consider to be CBI
section of this issue of the Federal SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection or otherwise protected. The
Register for detailed instructions on Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve www.regulations.gov Web site is an
how to submit comments. changes to the Georgia State ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Implementation Plan (SIP) that were means EPA will not know your identity
Donald Dahl, U.S. Environmental submitted by the State of Georgia, or contact information unless you
Protection Agency, EPA New England through the Georgia Environmental provide it in the body of your comment.
Regional Office, Office of Ecosystem Protection Division (GA EPD), on If you send an email comment directly
Protection, Air Permits, Toxics, and January 22, 2015, for the purpose of to EPA without going through
Indoor Programs Unit, 5 Post Office moving the Clean Fuel Fleet Program www.regulations.gov, your email
Square—Suite 100, (mail code OEP05– (CFFP) from the active portion of the address will be automatically captured
2), Boston, MA 02109–3912. Mr. Dahl’s Georgia SIP to the contingency measures and included as part of the comment
telephone number is (617) 918–1657; portion of the maintenance plan for the that is placed in the public docket and
email address: dahl.donald@epa.gov. Atlanta Area for the 1997 8-hour ozone made available on the Internet. If you
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the
national ambient air quality standards submit an electronic comment, EPA
Rules and Regulations section of this (NAAQS). EPA has preliminarily recommends that you include your
issue of the Federal Register, EPA is determined that Georgia’s January 22, name and other contact information in
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approving the State’s SIP submittal as a 2015, SIP revision regarding the CFFP is the body of your comment and with any
direct final rule without prior proposal approvable because it is consistent with disk or CD–ROM you submit. If EPA
because the Agency views this as a the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). cannot read your comment due to
noncontroversial submittal and DATES: Written comments must be technical difficulties and cannot contact
anticipates no adverse comments. A received on or before August 24, 2015. you for clarification, EPA may not be
detailed rationale for the approval is set ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, able to consider your comment.
forth in the direct final rule. If no identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R04– Electronic files should avoid the use of
adverse comments are received in OAR–2015–0114, by one of the special characters, any form of
response to this action rule, no further following methods: encryption, and be free of any defects or

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Proposed rule.
Dates		Written comments must be received on or before August 24, 2015.
Contact		Donald Dahl, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, Office of Ecosystem Protection, Air Permits, Toxics, and Indoor Programs Unit, 5 Post Office Square--Suite 100, (mail code OEP05-2), Boston, MA 02109-3912.
FR Citation		80 FR 44013