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CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 63

EPA ID: [EPA-R09-OAR-2008-0555; FRL-8701-7]

NOTICE: RULES

ACTION: Delegation of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories:

DOCUMENT ACTION: Direct final rule.

SUBJECT CATEGORY: Delegation of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories; State of Arizona, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Pima County Department of Environmental Quality

DATES: This rule is effective on October 14, 2008, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by September 15, 2008. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY: EPA is amending certain regulations to reflect the current delegation status of national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) in Arizona. Several NESHAP were delegated to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality on June 4, 2008, and to the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality on June 16, 2008. The purpose of this action is to update the listing in the Code of Federal Regulations.

SUMMARY: State of Arizona, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Pima County Department of Environmental Quality,


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Throughout this document, ``we,'' ``us'' and ``our'' refer to EPA.
Table of Contents
I. Background

A. Delegation of NESHAP

B. ADEQ Delegations

C. PDEQ Delegations
II. EPA Action
III. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
I. Background

A. Delegation of NESHAP

Section 112(l) of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990 (CAA), authorizes EPA to delegate to state or local air pollution control agencies the authority to implement and enforce the standards set out in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40 (40 CFR), part 63, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories. On November 26, 1993, EPA promulgated regulations, codified at 40 CFR part 63, Subpart E (hereinafter referred to as ``Subpart E''), establishing procedures for EPA's approval of state rules or programs under section 112(l) (see 58 FR 62262). Subpart E was later amended on September 14, 2000 (see 65 FR 55810).

Any request for approval under CAA section 112(l) must meet the approval criteria in 112(l)(5) and Subpart E. To streamline the approval process for future applications, a state or local agency may submit a onetime demonstration that it has adequate authorities and resources to implement and enforce any CAA section 112 standards. If such demonstration is approved, then the state or local agency would no longer need to resubmit a demonstration of these same authorities and resources for every subsequent request for delegation of CAA section 112 standards. However, EPA maintains the authority to withdraw its approval if the State does not adequately implement or enforce an approved rule or program.

B. ADEQ Delegations

On July 17, 1998, EPA published a direct final action delegating to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) several NESHAP and approving ADEQ's delegation mechanism for future standards (see 63 FR 38478). That action explained the procedure for EPA to grant delegations to ADEQ by letter, with periodic Federal Register listings of standards that have been delegated. On April 17, 2008, ADEQ requested delegation of the following NESHAP contained in 40 CFR part 63:

  • Subpart DDDDNESHAP: Plywood and Composite Wood Products
  • Subpart DDDDDNESHAP for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters

    On June 4, 2008, EPA granted delegation to ADEQ for these NESHAP, along with any amendments to previouslydelegated NESHAP, as of July 1, 2006. Today's action is serving to notify the public of the June 4, 2008, delegations and to codify these delegations into the Code of Federal Regulations.

    C. PDEQ Delegations

    On June 28, 1999, EPA published a direct final action delegating to the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) several NESHAP and approving PDEQ's delegation mechanism for future standards (see 64 FR 34560). That action explained the procedure for EPA to grant delegations to PDEQ by letter, with periodic Federal Register listings of standards that have been delegated. On May 23, 2008, PDEQ requested delegation of the following NESHAP contained in 40 CFR part 63:

  • Subpart JNESHAP for Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production
  • Subpart MMNESHAP for Chemical Recovery Combustion Sources at Kraft, Soda, Sulfite, and StandAlone Semichemical Pulp Mills
  • Subpart XXNational Emission Standards for Ethylene Manufacturing Process Units: Heat Exchange Systems and Waste Operations
  • Subpart DDDDNESHAP: Plywood and Composite Wood Products
  • Subpart WWWWWNational Emission Standards for Hospital Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers
  • Subpart YYYYYNESHAP for Area Sources: Electric Arc Furnace Steelmaking Facilities
  • Subpart ZZZZZNESHAP for Iron and Steel Foundries Area Sources
  • Subpart BBBBBBNESHAP for Source Category: Gasoline Distribution Bulk Terminals, Bulk Plants, and Pipeline Facilities
  • Subpart CCCCCCNESHAP for Source Category: Gasoline Dispensing Facilities
  • Subpart DDDDDDNESHAP for Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production Area Sources
  • Subpart EEEEEENESHAP for Primary Copper Smelting Area Sources
  • Subpart FFFFFFNESHAP for Secondary Copper Smelting Area Sources
  • Subpart GGGGGGNESHAP for Primary Nonferrous Metals Area SourcesZinc, Cadmium, and Beryllium
  • Subpart HHHHHHNESHAP: Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources
  • Subpart LLLLLLNESHAP for Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers Production Area Sources
  • Subpart MMMMMMNESHAP for Carbon Black Production Area Sources
  • Subpart NNNNNNNESHAP for Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources: Chromium Compounds
  • Subpart OOOOOONESHAP for Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production and Fabrication Area Sources
  • Subpart PPPPPPNESHAP for Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing Area Sources
  • Subpart QQQQQQNESHAP for Wood Preserving Area Sources [[Page 47548]]
  • Subpart RRRRRRNESHAP for Clay Ceramics Manufacturing Area Sources
  • Subpart SSSSSSNESHAP for Glass Manufacturing Area Sources
  • Subpart TTTTTTNESHAP for Secondary Nonferrous Metals Processing Area Sources

    On June 16, 2008, EPA granted delegation to PDEQ for these NESHAP, along with any amendments to previouslydelegated NESHAP, as of February 1, 2008. Today's action is serving to notify the public of the June 16, 2008, delegations and to codify these delegations into the Code of Federal Regulations.

    II. EPA Action

    Today's document serves to notify the public of the delegation of NESHAP to ADEQ on June 4, 2008, and to PDEQ on June 16, 2008. Today's action will codify these delegations into the Code of Federal Regulations.

    III. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a delegation request that complies with the provisions of the Act and applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7412(l); 40 CFR 63.91(b). Thus, in reviewing state delegation submissions, our role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this action merely updates the list of approved delegations in the Code of Federal Regulations 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 Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993);
  • 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. 1044);
  • 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, this rule does not have tribal implications as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because the delegation submission is not approved to apply in Indian country located in the state, and EPA notes that it will not impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law.

    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 October 14, 2008. Filing a petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect the finality of this action 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 in 40 CFR Part 63

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Air pollution control, Hazardous substances, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Authority: This action is issued under the authority of Section 112 of the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 7412.

    Dated: July 25, 2008.
    Amy Zimpfer,
    Acting Director, Air Division, Region IX.
    Title 40, chapter I, part 63 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows:
    PART 63[AMENDED]
    1. The authority citation for part 63 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401, et seq.
    Subpart EApproval of State Programs and Delegation of Federal Authorities
    2. Section 63.99 is amended by revising paragraph (a)(3) to read as follows:
    Sec. 63.99 Delegated Federal authorities.
    (a) * * *
    (3) The following table lists the specific part 63 standards that have been delegated unchanged to the air pollution control agencies in the State of Arizona. The (X) symbol is used to indicate each category that has been delegated.
    Delegation Status for Part 63 StandardsArizona Subpart Description ADEQ \1\ MCAQD \2\ PDEQ \3\ PCAQCD \4\ A............................ General Provisions............... X X X X F............................ Synthetic Organic Chemical X X X X Manufacturing Industry.
    G............................ Synthetic Organic Chemical X X X X Manufacturing Industry: Process Vents, Storage Vessels, Transfer Operations, and Wastewater. H............................ Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants: X X X X Equipment Leaks.
    [[Page 47549]]
    I............................ Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants: X X X X Certain Processes Subject to the Negotiated Regulation for
    Equipment Leaks.
    J............................ Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers X X X .......... Production.
    L............................ Coke Oven Batteries.............. X X X X M............................ Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning... X X X X N............................ Hard and Decorative Chromium X X X X Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks.
    O............................ Ethylene Oxide Sterilization X X X X Facilities.
    Q............................ Industrial Process Cooling Towers X X X X R............................ Gasoline Distribution Facilities. X X X X S............................ Pulp and Paper................... X X X .......... T............................ Halogenated Solvent Cleaning..... X X X X U............................ Group I Polymers and Resins...... X X X X W............................ Epoxy Resins Production and Non X X X X Nylon Polyamides Production. X............................ Secondary Lead Smelting.......... X X X X AA........................... Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing X X X .......... Plants.
    BB........................... Phosphate Fertilizers Production X X X .......... Plants.
    CC........................... Petroleum Refineries............. X X X X DD........................... OffSite Waste and Recovery X X X X Operations.
    EE........................... Magnetic Tape Manufacturing X X X X Operations.
    GG........................... Aerospace Manufacturing and X X X X Rework Facilities.
    HH........................... Oil and Natural Gas Production X X X .......... Facilities.
    JJ........................... Wood Furniture Manufacturing X X X X Operations.
    KK........................... Printing and Publishing Industry. X X X X LL........................... Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants X .......... X .......... MM........................... Chemical Recovery Combustion X X X .......... Sources at Kraft, Soda, Sulfite, and StandAlone Semichemical Pulp Mills.
    OO........................... TanksLevel 1................... X X X X PP........................... Containers....................... X X X X QQ........................... Surface Impoundments............. X X X X RR........................... Individual Drain Systems......... X X X X SS........................... Closed Vent Systems, Control X X X .......... Devices, Recovery Devices and Routing to a Fuel Gas System or a Process.
    TT........................... Equipment LeaksControl Level 1. X X X .......... UU........................... Equipment LeaksControl Level 2. X X X .......... VV........................... OilWater Separators and Organic X X X X Water Separators.
    WW........................... Storage Vessels (Tanks)Control X X X .......... Level 2.
    XX........................... Ethylene Manufacturing Process X X X .......... Units: Heat Exchange Systems and Waste Operations.
    YY........................... Generic MACT Standards........... X X X .......... CCC.......................... Steel Pickling................... X X X .......... DDD.......................... Mineral Wool Production.......... X X X .......... EEE.......................... Hazardous Waste Combustors....... X X X .......... GGG.......................... Pharmaceuticals Production....... X X X .......... HHH.......................... Natural Gas Transmission and X X X .......... Storage Facilities.
    III.......................... Flexible Polyurethane Foam X X X .......... Production.
    JJJ.......................... Group IV Polymers and Resins..... X X X X LLL.......................... Portland Cement Manufacturing X X X .......... Industry.
    MMM.......................... Pesticide Active Ingredient X X X .......... Production.
    NNN.......................... Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing.... X X X .......... OOO.......................... Manufacture of Amino/Phenolic X X X .......... Resins.
    PPP.......................... Polyether Polyols Production..... X X X .......... QQQ.......................... Primary Copper Smelting.......... X X X .......... RRR.......................... Secondary Aluminum Production.... X X X .......... TTT.......................... Primary Lead Smelting............ X X X .......... UUU.......................... Petroleum Refineries: Catalytic X X X .......... Cracking, Catalytic Reforming, and Sulfur Recovery Units.
    VVV.......................... Publicly Owned Treatment Works... X X X .......... XXX.......................... Ferroalloys Production........... X X X .......... AAAA......................... Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.. X X X .......... CCCC......................... Manufacturing of Nutritional X X X .......... Yeast.
    DDDD......................... Plywood and Composite Wood X .......... X .......... Products.
    EEEE......................... Organic Liquids Distribution (non X X X .......... gasoline).
    FFFF......................... Miscellaneous Organic Chemical X X X .......... Manufacturing.
    GGGG......................... Solvent Extraction for Vegetable X X X .......... Oil Production.
    HHHH......................... WetFormed Fiberglass Mat X X X .......... Production.
    IIII......................... Surface Coating of Automobiles X X .......... .......... and LightDuty Trucks.
    JJJJ......................... Paper and Other Web Coating...... X X X .......... KKKK......................... Surface Coating of Metal Cans.... X X X .......... MMMM......................... Miscellaneous Metal Parts and X X X .......... Products.
    NNNN......................... Large Appliances................. X X X .......... OOOO......................... Printing, Coating, and Dyeing of X X X .......... Fabrics and Other Textiles. [[Page 47550]]
    PPPP......................... Surface Coating of Plastic Parts X X .......... .......... and Products.
    QQQQ......................... Wood Building Products........... X X X .......... RRRR......................... Surface Coating of Metal X X X .......... Furniture.
    SSSS......................... Surface Coating of Metal Coil.... X X X .......... TTTT......................... Leather Finishing Operations..... X X X .......... UUUU......................... Cellulose Products Manufacturing. X X X .......... VVVV......................... Boat Manufacturing............... X X X .......... WWWW......................... Reinforced Plastics Composites X X X .......... Production.
    XXXX......................... Tire Manufacturing............... X X X .......... YYYY......................... Stationary Combustion Turbines... X X X .......... ZZZZ......................... Stationary Reciprocating Internal X X .......... .......... Combustion Engines.
    AAAAA........................ Lime Manufacturing Plants........ X X X .......... BBBBB........................ Semiconductor Manufacturing...... X X X .......... CCCCC........................ Coke Oven: Pushing, Quenching and X X X .......... Battery Stacks.
    DDDDD........................ Industrial, Commercial, and X .......... .......... .......... Institutional Boiler and Process Heaters.
    EEEEE........................ Iron and Steel Foundries......... X X X .......... FFFFF........................ Integrated Iron and Steel........ X X X .......... GGGGG........................ Site Remediation................. X X X .......... HHHHH........................ Miscellaneous Coating X X X .......... Manufacturing.
    IIIII........................ Mercury Emissions from Mercury X X X .......... Cell ChlorAlkali Plants.
    JJJJJ........................ Brick and Structural Clay X X X .......... Products Manufacturing.
    KKKKK........................ Clay Ceramics Manufacturing...... X X X .......... LLLLL........................ Asphalt Roofing and Processing... X X X .......... MMMMM........................ Flexible Polyurethane Foam X X X .......... Fabrication Operation.
    NNNNN........................ Hydrochloric Acid Production..... X X X .......... PPPPP........................ Engine Test Cells/Stands......... X X X .......... QQQQQ........................ Friction Products Manufacturing.. X X X .......... RRRRR........................ Taconite Iron Ore Processing..... X X X .......... SSSSS........................ Refractory Products Manufacturing X X X .......... TTTTT........................ Primary Magnesium Refining....... X X X .......... WWWWW........................ Hospital Ethylene Oxide .......... .......... X .......... Sterilizers.
    YYYYY........................ Area Sources: Electric Arc .......... .......... X .......... Furnace Steelmaking Facilities. ZZZZZ........................ Iron and Steel Foundries Area .......... .......... X .......... Sources.
    BBBBBB....................... Gasoline Distribution Bulk .......... .......... X .......... Terminals, Bulk Plants, and Pipeline Facilities.
    CCCCCC....................... Gasoline Dispensing Facilities... .......... .......... X .......... DDDDDD....................... Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers .......... .......... X .......... Production Area Sources.
    EEEEEE....................... Primary Copper Smelting Area .......... .......... X .......... Sources.
    FFFFFF....................... Secondary Copper Smelting Area .......... .......... X .......... Sources.
    GGGGGG....................... Primary Nonferrous Metals Area .......... .......... X .......... SourcesZinc, Cadmium, and
    Beryllium.
    HHHHHH....................... Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous .......... .......... X .......... Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources.
    LLLLLL....................... Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers .......... .......... X .......... Production Area Sources.
    MMMMMM....................... Carbon Black Production Area .......... .......... X .......... Sources.
    NNNNNN....................... Chemical Manufacturing Area .......... .......... X .......... Sources: Chromium Compounds. OOOOOO....................... Flexible Polyurethane Foam .......... .......... X .......... Production and Fabrication Area Sources.
    PPPPPP....................... Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing .......... .......... X .......... Area Sources.
    QQQQQQ....................... Wood Preserving Area Sources..... .......... .......... X .......... RRRRRR....................... Clay Ceramics Manufacturing Area .......... .......... X .......... Sources.
    SSSSSS....................... Glass Manufacturing Area Sources. .......... .......... X .......... TTTTTT....................... Secondary Nonferrous Metals .......... .......... X .......... Processing Area Sources.
    \1\ Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
    \2\ Maricopa County Air Quality Department.
    \3\ Pima County Department of Environmental Quality.
    \4\ Pinal County Air Quality Control District.
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    [FR Doc. E818748 Filed 81308; 8:45 am]
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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Mae Wang, EPA Region IX, (415) 947- 4124, wang.mae@epa.gov.


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