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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-5077-3]

 

Acid Rain Program: Draft Nitrogen Oxides Compliance Plans

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of draft compliance plans and public comment period.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing for 
comment 5-year nitrogen oxides (NOX) compliance plans, which amend 
previously issued final Phase I Acid Rain Permits, for 19 units at 6 
utility plants, in accordance with the Acid Rain Program regulations 
(40 CFR part 76).

DATES: Comments on draft NOX compliance plans must be received no 
later than October 24, 1994 or the publication date of a similar notice 
in local newspapers, whichever is later.

ADDRESSES: Administrative Records. The administrative record for draft 
NOX compliance plans, except information protected as 
confidential, may be viewed during normal operating hours at EPA Region 
5, Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Bldg., 77 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 
60604.
    Comments. Send comments, requests for public hearings, and requests 
to receive notice of future actions to EPA Region 5 (A-18J), Air and 
Radiation Division, Attn: David Kee, Director (address above).
    Submit all comments in duplicate and identify the NOX 
compliance plan to which the comments apply, the commenter's name, 
address, and telephone number, and the commenter's interest in the 
matter and affiliation, if any, to the owners and operators of all 
units covered by the plan. All timely comments will be considered, 
except comments on aspects of the permit other than the NOX 
compliance plan and comments not relevant to the compliance plan.
    Hearings. To request a public hearing, state the issues proposed to 
be raised in the hearing. EPA may schedule a hearing if EPA finds that 
it will contribute to the decision-making process by clarifying 
significant issues affecting a NOX compliance plan.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Genevieve Nearmyer, (312) 353-4761.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA proposes to approve compliance plans for 
1995-1999 under which units will comply with the applicable emission 
limitations for NOX under 40 CFR 76.5 (referred to as ``standard 
emission limitation'') or other indicated compliance options for the 
following utility plants in Indiana:
    Cayuga: Three averaging plans, one for each calendar year 1997-1999 
for units 1 and 2; for each year, each unit's actual annual average 
emission rate for NOX shall not exceed the alternative 
contemporaneous annual emission limitation of 0.45 lbs/MMBtu. The other 
units designated in the plans are Gibson units 1, 2, 3, and 4, Wabash 
River units 2, 3, 5, 6, and R Gallagher units 1, 2, 3, and 4. Units 1 
and 2 are not required to meet the emission limit until 1997 pursuant 
to 40 CFR 72.42. The designated representative is Joseph W. Messick, 
Jr.
    F B Culley: Standard emission limitation of 0.50 lbs/MMBtu for 
units 2 and 3 for 1997-1999. Units 2 and 3 are not required to meet the 
emission limit until 1997 pursuant to 40 CFR 72.42. The designated 
representative is J. Gordon Hurst.
    Frank E Ratts: Standard emission limitation of 0.50 lbs/MMBtu for 
units 1SG1 and 2SG1 for 1995-1999. The designated representative is J. 
Steven Smith.
    Gibson: Five averaging plans, one for each calendar year 1995-1996 
for units 1, 2, and 3, and one for each calendar year 1997-1999 for 
units 1, 2, 3, and 4; for each year, each unit's actual annual average 
emission rate for NOX shall not exceed the alternative 
contemporaneous annual emission limitation of 0.50 lbs/MMBtu. The other 
units designated in the plans are, for 1995-1996, Wabash unit 3, and 
for 1997-1999, Cayuga units 1 and 2, Wabash River units 2, 3, 5, and 6, 
and R Gallagher units 1, 2, 3, and 4. Unit 4 is not required to meet 
the emission limit until 1997 pursuant to 40 CFR 72.42. The designated 
representative is Joseph W. Messick, Jr.
    R Gallagher: Three averaging plans, one for each calendar year 
1997-1999 for units 1, 2, 3, and 4; for each year, each unit's actual 
annual average emission rate for NOX shall not exceed the 
alternative contemporaneous annual emission limitation of 0.50 lbs/
MMBtu. The other units designated in the plans are Cayuga units 1 and 
2, Gibson units 1, 2, 3, and 4, and Wabash River units 2, 3, 5, and 6. 
Units 1, 2, 3, and 4 are not required to meet the emission limit until 
1997 pursuant to 40 CFR 72.42. The designated representative is Joseph 
W. Messick, Jr.
    Wabash River: Standard emission limitation of 0.50 lbs/MMBtu for 
unit 1 for 1997-1999; five averaging plans, one for each calendar year 
1995-1996 for unit 3, and one for each calendar year 1997-1999 for 
units 2, 3, 5, and 6; the actual annual average emission rates for 
NOX shall not exceed the alternative contemporaneous annual 
emission limitations of 0.50 lbs/MMBtu for units 2, 3, and 5 and 0.45 
lbs/MMBtu for unit 6. The other units designated in the plans are, for 
1995-1996, Gibson units 1, 2, and 3, and for 1997-1999, Cayuga units 1 
and 2, Gibson units 1, 2, 3, and 4, and R Gallagher units 1, 2, 3, and 
4. Units 1, 2, 5, and 6 are not required to meet the emission limit 
until 1997 pursuant to 40 CFR 72.42. The designated representative is 
Joseph W. Messick, Jr.

    Dated: September 12, 1994.
Brian J. McLean,
Director, Acid Rain Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs, Office of 
Air and Radiation.
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