[Federal Register: March 7, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 45)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Parts 52 and 70
[IA 167-1167a; FRL-7458-8]
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Operating
Permits Program; State of Iowa
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Direct final rule.
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SUMMARY: EPA is announcing it is approving an amendment to the Iowa
State Implementation Plan (SIP) and Operating Permits Programs. The
State of Iowa has requested that EPA approve revisions to its
definitions rule, construction and operating permit rules, and
monitoring and measurement rule. Approval of these revisions will
ensure consistency between the State and Federally-approved rules, and
ensure Federal enforceability of the State's rule revisions.
DATES: This direct final rule will be effective May 6, 2003, unless EPA
receives adverse comments by April 7, 2003. If adverse comments are
received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule
in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not
take effect.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Wayne Kaiser, Environmental
Protection Agency, Air Planning and Development Branch, 901 North 5th
Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101.
Copies of documents relative to this action are available for
public inspection during normal business hours at the above-listed
Region 7 location. The interested persons wanting to examine these
documents should make an appointment with the office at least 24 hours
in advance.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wayne Kaiser at (913) 551-7603.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document whenever ``we,''
``us,'' or ``our'' is used, we mean EPA. This section provides
additional information by addressing the following questions:
What is a SIP?
What is the Federal approval process for a SIP?
What does Federal approval of a state regulation mean to me?
What is the part 70 Operating Permits Program?
What is being addressed in this document?
Have the requirements for approval of a SIP revision and part 70
program revision been met?
What action is EPA taking?
What Is a SIP?
Section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires states to develop
air pollution regulations and control strategies to ensure that State
air quality meets the national ambient air quality standards
established by us. These ambient standards are established under
section 109 of the CAA, and they currently address six criteria
pollutants. These pollutants are: carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide,
ozone, lead, particulate matter, and sulfur dioxide.
Each State must submit these regulations and control strategies to
us for approval and incorporation into the Federally-enforceable SIP.
Each Federally-approved SIP protects air quality primarily by
addressing air pollution at its point of origin. These SIPs can be
extensive, containing State regulations or other enforceable documents
and supporting information such as emission inventories, monitoring
networks, and modeling demonstrations.
What is the Federal Approval Process for a SIP?
In order for State regulations to be incorporated into the
Federally-enforceable SIP, States must formally adopt the regulations
and control strategies consistent with State and Federal requirements.
This process generally includes a public notice, public hearing, public
comment period, and a formal adoption by a state-authorized rulemaking
body.
Once a State rule, regulation, or control strategy is adopted, the
State submits it to us for inclusion into the SIP. We must provide
public notice and seek additional public comment regarding the proposed
Federal action on the State submission. If adverse comments are
received, they must be addressed prior to any final Federal action by
us.
All State regulations and supporting information approved by us
under section 110 of the CAA are incorporated into the Federally-
approved SIP. Records of such SIP actions are maintained in the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) at title 40, part 52, entitled ``Approval and
Promulgations of Implementation Plans.'' The actual State regulations
which are approved are not reproduced in their entirety in the CFR
outright but are ``incorporated by reference,'' which means that we
have approved a given State regulation with a specific effective date.
What Does Federal Approval of a State Regulation Mean To me?
Enforcement of the State regulation before and after it is
incorporated into
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the Federally-approved SIP is primarily a State responsibility.
However, after the regulation is Federally approved, we are authorized
to take enforcement action against violators. Citizens are also offered
legal recourse to address violations as described in the CAA.
What Is the Part 70 Operating Permits Program?
The CAA Amendments of 1990 require all States to develop operating
permits programs that meet certain Federal criteria. In implementing
this program, the States are to require certain sources of air
pollution to obtain permits that contain all applicable requirements
under the CAA. One purpose of the part 70 operating permits program is
to improve enforcement by issuing each source a single permit that
consolidates all of the applicable CAA requirements into a Federally-
enforceable document. By consolidating all of the applicable
requirements for a facility into one document, the source, the public,
and the permitting authorities can more easily determine what CAA
requirements apply and how compliance with those requirements is
determined.
Sources required to obtain an operating permit under this program
include ``major'' sources of air pollution and certain other sources
specified in the CAA or in our implementing regulations. For example,
all sources regulated under the acid rain program, regardless of size,
must obtain permits. Examples of major sources include those that emit
100 tons per year or more of volatile organic compounds, carbon
monoxide, lead, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, or PM10;
those that emit 10 tons per year of any single hazardous air pollutant
(HAP) (specifically listed under the CAA); or those that emit 25 tons
per year or more of a combination of HAPs.
Revisions to the State and local agencies' operating permits
program are also subject to public notice, comment, and our approval.
What Is Being Addressed in This Document?
The State of Iowa has requested that EPA approve as an amendment to
the Iowa SIP and part 70 Operating Permits Program recently adopted
revisions to its definitions rule, construction and operating permit
rules, and monitoring and measurement rule. The specific rule revisions
are discussed below.
Subrule 20.3(2) has been rescinded. This rule made reference to an
application form to be used when applying for a variance from the open
burning rules. This form is no longer used by the department. The
procedures for requesting a variance are specified in rule 21.2.
Rule 22.1, which pertains to permits required for new and existing
sources, has been revised to add subparagraph 22.1(1) ``c'' (4). This
provision clarifies the notification requirements for sources which
begin construction prior to obtaining a construction permit as provided
for in the rule. Subparagraph (4) requires a start construction
notification within 30 days after starting construction, regardless of
the permit issuance status.
Subrule 22.1(2), introductory paragraph, pertaining to exemptions,
was revised to clarify that units subject to new source performance
standards (NSPS), National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air
Pollutants (NESHAP), and prevention of significant deterioration (PSD),
for example, are not eligible for an exemption from the permitting
construction rules. Subparagraph 22.1(2) ``i'' was revised to clarify
the exemption as it relates to hazardous air pollutants. Finally,
subparagraph 22.1(2) ``t'' was added as a new exemption category. This
subparagraph exempts containers, storage tanks, or vessels, containing
fluid having a maximum true vapor pressure of less than 0.75 pounds per
square inch absolute (psia).
Paragraph 22.3(3) ``b'' was revised to clarify the permit
requirement of a source to notify the department of intended startup.
This revision establishes a more specific time at which notification
needs to be sent, as well as what information needs to be provided. The
change also makes the department's deadline consistent with the
deadlines in new source performance standards.
Rule 22.100--Definitions for title V operating permits, has been
revised with respect to regulated air pollutant to clarify that only
the PM10 fraction of particulate matter is considered when
determining if a source is a major source. It also clarifies that title
V fees are not required for particulate matter (excluding
PM10.)
Subrule 22.101(1), pertaining to sources subject to title V
permits, was revised to correct an inconsistency between this rule and
a reference to rule 22.102. This revision clarifies that all source
categories listed in 22.102 are exempt from obtaining a title V permit.
Subrule 22.201(2), pertaining to voluntary operating permits, has
been revised to clarify exemptions related to parts 60 and 63 sources.
Subrule 22.300(3), paragraphs ``b'' and ``c,'' have been revised to
clarify when sources would no longer be eligible for coverage by the
operating permit by rule for small sources if those sources are subject
to NSPS or NESHAP.
Subrule 300(7), paragraph ``c,'' has been revised to correct a
reference to the record keeping required for emission units and
emission control equipment. For clarification and consistency purposes,
a revision was made which changes all of the references to ``emission
control units'' to the term ``emission control equipment.''
Rule 25.1--Testing and sampling of new and existing equipment, was
updated to adopt more recent Federal procedures in 40 CFR parts 60 and
75.
Further discussion and background information is contained in the
technical support document prepared for this action, which is available
from the EPA contact listed above.
Have the Requirements for Approval of a SIP Revision and Part 70
Program Revision Been Met?
The State submittals met the public notice requirements for SIP
submissions in accordance with 40 CFR 51.102. The submittals also
satisfied the completeness criteria of 40 CFR part 51, Appendix V. In
addition, as explained above and in more detail in the technical
support document which is part of this document, the revisions meet the
substantive SIP requirements of the CAA, including section 110.
Finally, the submittals met the substantive requirements of title V of
the 1990 CAA Amendments and 40 CFR part 70.
What Action Is EPA Taking?
EPA is processing this action as a direct final action because the
revisions make routine changes to the existing rules which are
noncontroversial. Therefore, we do not anticipate any adverse comments.
Final Action: EPA is approving as an amendment to the Iowa SIP
revisions to rules 20.3, 22.1, 22.3, 22.201, 22.300, and 25.1 pursuant
to section 110. EPA is also approving rules 22.100, 22.101, 22.201, and
22.300 as a program revision to the State's part 70 Operating Permits
Program pursuant to part 70.
Administrtive Requirements
Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), this
action is not a ``significant regulatory action'' and therefore is not
subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget. For this
reason, this action is also not subject to Executive Order 13211,
``Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy
Supply, Distribution, or Use'' (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001). This action
merely approves
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State law as meeting Federal requirements and imposes no additional
requirements beyond those imposed by State law. Accordingly, the
Administrator certifies that this rule will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). Because this rule
approves pre-existing requirements under State law and does not impose
any additional enforceable duty beyond that required by State law, it
does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or uniquely
affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded Mandates Reform
Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-4).
This rule also does not have tribal implications because it will
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, as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65
FR 67249, November 9, 2000). This action also does not have federalism
implications because it does 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, as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64
FR 43255, August 10, 1999). This action merely approves a State rule
implementing a Federal standard, and does not alter the relationship or
the distribution of power and responsibilities established in the CAA.
This rule also is not subject to Executive Order 13045, ``Protection of
Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks'' (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997), because it is not economically significant.
In reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve State
choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. In this
context, in the absence of a prior existing requirement for the State
to use voluntary consensus standards (VCS), EPA has no authority to
disapprove a SIP submission for failure to use VCS. It would thus be
inconsistent with applicable law for EPA, when it reviews a SIP
submission, to use VCS in place of a SIP submission that otherwise
satisfies the provisions of the CAA. Thus, the requirements of section
12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995
(15 U.S.C. 272 note) do not apply. This rule does not impose an
information collection burden under the provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
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 rule 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 CAA, petitions for judicial review
of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for
the appropriate circuit by May 6, 2003. Filing a petition for
reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect
the finality of this rule 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 section 307(b)(2).)
List of Subjects
40 CFR Part 52
Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide,
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen
dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds.
40 CFR Part 70
Administrative practice and procedure, Air pollution control,
Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Dated: February 20, 2003.
James B. Gulliford,
Regional Administrator, Region 7.
Chapter I, title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended
as follows:
PART 52--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
Subpart Q--Iowa
2. In Sec. 52.820 the table in paragraph (c) is amended:
a. Under Chapter 20 by revising the entry for ``567-20.3''.
b. Under Chapter 22 by revising the entries for ``567-22.1'',
``567-22.3'', ``567-22.201'', and ``567-22.300.''
c. Under Chapter 25 by revising the entry for ``567-25.1.''
The revisions read as follows:
Sec. 52.820 Identification of plan.
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(c) * * *
EPA--Approved Iowa Regulations
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State EPA
Iowa citation Title effective approval Comments
date date
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Commission (567)
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Chapter 20--Scope of Title--Definitions--Forms--Rule of Practice
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567-20.3............................. Air Quality Forms 4/24/02 3/7/03 and
Generally. FR page
citation
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Chapter 22--Controlling Pollution
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567-22.1............................. Permits Required for New 7/17/02 3/7/03 and Subrules 22.1(2),
or Existing Stationary FR page 22.1(2) ``g,'' 22.1(2)
Sources. citation ``i'' have a state
effective date of 5/23/
01.
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567-22.3............................. Issuing Permits......... 4/24/02 3/7/03 and Subrule 22.3(6) is not
FR page SIP approved.
citation
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567-22.201........................... Eligibility for 4/24/02 3/7/03 and
Voluntary Operating FR page
Permits. citation
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567-22.300........................... Operating Permit by Rule 4/24/02 3/7/03 and Subrule 22.300(7) ``c''
for Small Sources. FR page has a state effective
citation date of 10/14/98.
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Chapter 25--Measurement of Emissions
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567-25.1............................. Testing and Sampling of 4/24/02 3/7/03 and
New and Existing FR page
Equipment. citation
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PART 70--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 70 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
2. Appendix A to part 70 is amended by adding under ``Iowa''
paragraph (e) to read as follows:
Appendix A to Part 70--Approval Status of State and Local Operating
Permits Programs
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Iowa
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(e) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources submitted for
program approval rules ``567-22.100,'' ``567-22.101,'' ``567-
22.201,'' and ``567-22.300'' on April 25, 2002. The state effective
date of these rules is April 24, 2002. These revisions to the Iowa
program are approved effective May 6, 2003.
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