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..... Tftc.!} JU IAL CORRESPONDENCE /) received uZ^r JAN 3 -i 1979 O. BOX 471, TEXAS CITY, TEXAS 77590 Mr. W. H. Barlow R. R. RANKIN D, Mr. H. P. Brady Mr. W. P. Haskins Mr. J. C. Ledvina/A. D. Sampson Mr. J. B. Leverton/F. S. Provenzano/ Mr1. D. L. Engle Mr. J. D. Martin - 510 SUBJECT Mr. W. A. Mazzolini/P. D. Smith Mr. R. R. Rankin Mr. D. D. Robinson/W. P. Reeves/ Mr. R. M. Eubank Mr. J. C. Ronnander/R. E. O'Bryan Ms. A. P. Yalcinkaya/H. R. Schulz January 29, 1979 Delegation of EPA Responsibilities for NSPS and NESHAPS Regulations to Texa_s__A_i_r__C_o__n_tr_o_l__B_o_a_r_d____________ The attached notice from EPA, Dallas, concerns the first major delegation of responsibilities for Federal regulations to the Texas Air Control Board (TACB). As indicated in the notice, this plant has one or more units subject to these regulations. Following are the specific situations locally which fall under these regulations: New Source Performance Standards (NSPS, 40 CFR, Part 60) At the present time, we-have no facilities covered by this regulations. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, (NESHAPS, 40 CFR, Part 61') Vinyl Chloride Monomer (Subparts A and F) Our Solvent Vinyl Resins process and the associated monomer tank car unloading facilities are presently covered. Please contact J. F. Erdmann or R. E. O'Bryan for any information or assistance needed in situations involving VCM. Asbestos (Subparts A and B) Any construction, maintenance or operation activities involving the handling of asbestos-containing materials, particularly insulation, are subject to this regulation. Most problems are in the removal and disposal of insulation from pipes and equipment to prevent per sonnel exposure to air-borne dust and to provide proper disposal. Please contact J. B. Leverton with copies to Ms. A. P. Yalcinkaya and J. C. Ledvina foAinformation and assistance in the situations involving asbestos. / / /.A il / 'M ftYyj A cm BRG 0124