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CLEAN AIR ACT draft As of: September 23, 1993 REGULATORY ACTIVITY SUMMARY TOPIC General Provisions for Major and Area Sources of Air Pollutants Guidance for the Implementation of Section 112(g) - Plant Modifications; Allowance for De Minimis Increases of HAPs; Offsets AIR TOXICS DESCRIPTION wfll Indude general standards for all sources of hazardous air pollutants to be regulated under 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) STATUS SPI/K&H CONTACTS Proposed rule published at 56 Fed. Reg. 42760 (Aug. 11. Healey/de la Cruz 1993), 0 Li. | 2. (j tCct/ luML> wfll be effective for a particular source category after promulgation of the specific Maximum Control Technology (MACT) standards for that category may set de minimis levels of listed HAPs and establish a HAP ranking for determining allowable offsets Proposal scheduled for publication In Novembe^CcrL Harris & Healey/MKIar applicable when a physical change In. or change In the method of operation of, a ma|or source which results In a greater than de minimis Increase In HAP emissions - those emissions may be allowed if offset by a decrease In the emission level of another more hazardous air pollutant ACTION/DEADLINES CTl'0l5054 TOPIC DESCRIPTION STATUS SPI/K&H CONTACTS ACTION/DEADLINES Guidance for Making MACT Determinations When EPA Fals to Promulgate a Federal Standard Approval and Delegation of Foderal Air Toxics Programs to State and Local Agencies Accidental Releases Polymer and Resins: NESHAP should EPA fall to promulgate MACT standards on time, States are required to establish case-by-case MACT for sources that would have been subject to the Federal MACT standards Proposed rule published at 46 Fed. Reg. 37778 (July 13, 1993). Expected finalization date Is March 1994. guidance is Intended to help the States in making MACT determinations guidance for State and local agencies seeking to implement and enforce a state air toxic program (112(1) gives EPA the authority to delegate the Federal air toxic program to the States) Proposed rule published at 58 Fed. Reg. 29296 (May 19. 1993). Final rule must be published by November 15. 1993. lists HAPs regulated under the accidental release rules regulations to prevent or mitigate accidental releases of HAPs Proposed listing rule published at 58 Fed. Reg. 5102 (January 19, 1993). Final listing rule Is scheduled for January 1994 publication. The proposed rule on risk management plans for subjected facilities Is expected to be out In October 1993. - regulations to control emissions of HAPs from epoxy resin production Not yet proposed. - will cover emissions from process vents, equipment leaks, and storage for both new and existing facilities Healey/de la Cruz Healey/Millar Healey/Millar Harrls/de la Cruz S-dudL comments due June 10, 1993 ( tudcJ; rt l i CTL015055 TOPIC DESCRIPTION STATUS SPI/K&H CONTACTS ACTION/DEADUNFS 7 Organic Solvent Degreasing: wHI regulate new and existing organic National Emission Standards for halogenated solvent cleaners Hazardous Air Pollutants (degreasers) using any of the hazardous (NESHAP) air pollutants (HAPs) listed In 112 of the CAA S' [^Polymer Emissions - EPA consultant developing emissions factors Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) is due by November 15, 1993. EPA published a Notice, 58 Fed. Reg. 16808 (March 31. 1993), requesting Information on solvent use. Harrls/de la Cruz SPI member review. Harris/Millar ]comments under development cTL015056 CLEAN AIR ACT REGULATORY ACTIVITY As of: September 23, 1993 PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE TOPIC v CFC Recycling to Accelerated Phaseout of Class 1 Chemicals n Safe New Alternatives Program (SNAP) / Non-essential Uses of HCFCs DESCRIPTION STATUS SPI/K&H CONTACTS establishes standards regarding the use and disposal of Class 1 substances during the service, repair, or disposal of Industrial process refrigeration Final rule published at 58 Fed. Reg. 28660 (May 14. 1993). Healey/Millar - EPA response to petitions requesting the acceleration of the phaseout of Class 1 chemicals NPRM published at 58 Fed. Reg. 15014 (March 18. 1993). Final rule expected November, 1993. Healey/MHIar - addresses the use and approval of alternatives to ozone depleting substances - Implements restrictions on use of HCFCs In 'non-insulating' foam SPI submitted comments In response to the NPRM published 58 Fed. Reg. 28094 (May 12. 1993). Final rule expected by February, 1994. PrOpO^ dSlgned. Final Rule will Issue week of September 27, 1993. Heaiey/Mllar Healey/MHIar ACTION/DEADLINES Comments filed Comments filed h((a CTL015057 TQPIC /i Federal Operating Permit Rules When State Falls to Submit a Program CLEAN AIR ACT REGULATORY ACTIVITY As of: September 23, 1993 PERMITTING DESCRIPTION - regulations to be applied where a State falls to submit an appropriate Sate permit program - will require sources to submit Federal operating permit applications STATUS bat This rule has not yet been proposed.^ EPA has published the final rule on its Operating Permit Program. 57 Fed. Reg. 32250 (July 21. 1993)."/ SPI/K&H CONTACTS Healey/Millar ACTION/DEADLINES ^tdu-yisL &U-U. Oubi P- 'YbspjJt. ^ QaaL^ (rvu ooW 1^*0 Zo/f- ShJLi CTL015058 CLEAN AIR ACT REGULATORY ACTIVITY As of: September 23, 1993 ENFORCEMENT TOPIC Enhanced Monitoring Program DESCRIPTION wli set appropriate monitoring protocols, recordkeeping and reporting requirements for major sources and area sources STATUS Proposed rule due in September. SPI/K&H CONTACTS Harris/de la Cruz ACTION/DEADLINES CTL015059 CLEAN AIR ACT REGULATORY ACTIVITY As of: September 23, 1993 ATTAINMENT/NONATTAINMENT IPflS General Conformity of Federal Actions to State Implementation Plans (SIPs) DESCRIPTION - provides a framework for ensuring that Federal actions conform to State air quality plans STATUS SP1/K&H CONTACTS NPRM published at 58 Fed. Reg. 13856 (March 15. 1993). Under settlement deadline to publish final rule by November 1. Healey/Millar ACTION/DEADLINES CTL015060 LOW PRIORITY ITEMS As ot: September 23,1993 TOPIC I^V/Hazardous Organics NESHAP i-j \/ Schedule for Developing MACT / V Revisions to Rules for Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and New Source Review (NSR) DESCRIPTION STATUS wll control emissions of hazardous organic chemicals from synthetic organic chemical manufacturing plants NPRM published at 57 Fed. Reg. 62608 (December 31. 1992). will set controls for emissions from storage tanks, process vents, equipment leaks, transfer operations, and wastewater treatment EPA to publish a schedule for the promulgation of emission standards for sources of hazardous air pollutants NPRM published at 57 Fed. Reg. 44147 (September 25, 1992). EPA is under a court order to publish a final rule by November 15, 1993. EPA to amend existing rules on emissions of criteria pollutants (VOCs, CO, NOx, S02, lead) from new and existing sources Not yet proposed, wll contain procedures for reviewing, permitting, and specifying controls for the construction and modification of major air pollution sources in attainment and nonattainment areas SPI/K&H CONTACTS Healey/de la Cruz Healey/de la Cruz designate If needed ACTION/DEADLINES Lh-)P) idbt^yljwrf. trv^w.. CTL015061 TOPIC c\ Field Citations )l) Citizen Suits _lj Monetary Awards DESCRIPTION STATUS SPI/K&H CONTACTS ACTION/DEADLINES will Implement a field citation program for minor violations program will allow government officials Investigating a facility on-site to write tickets of up to $5,000 per day for each observed violation wll enable citizens to sue EPA or an emission source seeking civil penalties in federal court If a company is suspected of exceeding emission standards - will establish a program to pay a bounty of up to $10,000 to any person who furnishes information or services which lead to a criminal conviction or a civil penalty for any violation of the CAA Proposed rule due In November. designate If needed Proposed rule published at 58 Fed. Reg. 7870 (February 10, 1993). designate If needed Draft proposed rule at EPA. designate If needed CT*,15062