[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 210 (Tuesday, October 31, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55326-55329]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-26584]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 55

[FRL-5227-3]


Outer Continental Shelf Consistency Update for Florida

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule, consistency update.

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SUMMARY: EPA is finalizing the update to a portion of the Outer 
Continental Shelf (``OCS'') Air Regulations. Requirements applying to 
OCS sources located within 25 miles of states' seaward boundaries must 
be updated periodically to remain consistent with the requirements of 
the corresponding onshore area (``COA''), as mandated by section 
328(a)(1) of the Clean Air Act (``the Act''), the Clean Air Act 
Amendments of 1990, the applicable requirements for certain areas for 
Air Pollution from OCS Activities. The portion of the OCS air 
regulation that is being updated pertains to the requirements for OCS 
sources for which the State of Florida will be the designated COA. This 
final action incorporates the requirements contained in ``State of 
Florida Requirements Applicable to OCS Sources'' (January 11, 1995).

EFFECTIVE DATE: This action is effective November 30, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the documents relevant to this action are 
available for public inspection during normal 

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business hours Monday through Friday at the following locations:

EPA Air Docket, Attn: Docket No. A-93-31, Environmental Protection 
Agency, 401 M Street, SW., Washington DC 20460, Room M-1500.
EPA Air Docket, Attn: Docket No. A-93-31, Environmental Protection 
Agency, Region 4 Library, 345 Courtland Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30365.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: R. Scott Davis, Air, Pesticides, 
and Toxics Management Division, U.S. EPA Region 4, 345 Courtland 
Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30365. Telephone (404) 347-3555 ext. 4144.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On April 13, 1995, in 60 FR 18787, EPA proposed to approve the 
following requirements into the OCS Air Regulations: ``State of Florida 
Requirements Applicable to OCS Sources'' (January 11, 1995). These 
requirements are being promulgated in response to the submittal of a 
Notice Of Intent, submitted by Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Conoco Inc., and 
Murphy Exploration & Production Company on February 10, 1995, and 
represents the second update of part 55 for the State of Florida. EPA 
has evaluated the above requirements to ensure that they are rationally 
related to the attainment or maintenance of federal or state ambient 
air quality standards or part C of title I of the Act, that they are 
not designed expressly to prevent exploration and development of the 
OCS, and that they are applicable to OCS sources (40 CFR 55.1). EPA has 
also evaluated the rules to ensure they are not arbitrary or capricious 
(40 CFR 55.12 (e)). In addition, EPA has excluded administrative or 
procedural rules.

Response to Public Comments

    A 30-day public comment period was provided in 60 FR 18787. EPA 
received one comment from the public. The comment and response is 
summarized below.

1. Vessel Emissions Considered Direct Emissions From the OCS Source

    1-1. Comment: The requirement of Section 328 of the Act that 
emissions from any vessel servicing or associated with an OCS source, 
including emissions while at the OCS source or en route to or from the 
OCS source within 25 miles of the OCS source, shall be considered 
direct emissions from the OCS source requires that certain indirect 
sources be treated as direct sources.
    Response: In a decision concerning marine vessels in transit among 
OCS sources, the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit 
(D.C. Circuit) issued an opinion which responds to Comment 1.1. In 
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District v. EPA, (D.C. 
Circuit No. 92-1569), the court addresses whether EPA had appropriately 
addressed marine vessels in the OCS Air Regulations final rule (57 FR 
40792, September 4, 1992). In 40 CFR 55.2 of the final rule, the 
definition of potential emissions states that:

    Pursuant to section 328 of the Act, emissions from vessels 
servicing or associated with an OCS source shall be considered 
direct emissions from such a source while at the source, and while 
enroute to or from the source when within 25 miles of the source, 
and shall be included in the `potential to emit' for an OCS source.

    In the opinion of the Court, the definition in 40 CFR 55.2 was 
found to be a permissible reading of the statute and the Court agreed 
with the Agency's interpretation of the statute. It is important to 
note that the Court upheld EPA's interpretation that vessels were not 
to be treated in and of themselves as OCS sources, subject to control 
technology requirements.

EPA Action

    In today's notice EPA takes final action to incorporate the 
proposed changes into 40 CFR part 55. No changes were made to the 
proposal set forth in the April 13, 1995, notice of proposed 
rulemaking. EPA is approving the submittal as modified in the proposal 
under section 328(a)(1) of the Act, 42 U.S.C. 7627. Section 328(a) of 
the Act requires that EPA establish requirements to control air 
pollution from OCS sources located within 25 miles of states' seaward 
boundaries that are the same as onshore requirements. To comply with 
this statutory mandate, EPA must incorporate applicable onshore rules 
into part 55 as they exist onshore.

Administrative Requirements

A. Executive Order 12291 (Regulatory Impact Analysis)

    The Office of Management and Budget has exempted this rule from the 
requirements of Section 3 of Executive Order 12291. This exemption 
continues in effect under Executive Order 12866, which superseded 
Executive Order 12291 on September 30, 1993.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 requires each federal agency 
to perform a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis for all rules that are 
likely to have a ``significant impact on a substantial number of small 
entities.'' Small entities include small businesses, organizations, and 
governmental jurisdictions.
    As was stated in the final regulation, the OCS rule does not apply 
to any small entities, and the structure of the rule averts direct 
impacts and mitigates indirect impacts on small entities. This 
consistency update merely incorporates onshore requirements into the 
OCS rule to maintain consistency with onshore regulations as required 
by section 328 of the Act and does not alter the structure of the rule.
    The EPA certifies that this notice of proposed rulemaking will not 
have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the 
information collection requirements contained in the final OCS 
rulemaking dated September 4, 1992, under the provisions of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 35012 et seq., and has assigned OMB 
control number 2060-0249. This consistency update does not add any 
further requirements.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 55

    Administrative practice and procedures, Air pollution control, 
Hydrocarbons, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, 
Nitrogen oxides, Outer Continental Shelf, Ozone, Particulate matter, 
Permits, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides.

    Dated: June 16, 1995.
John H. Hankinson, Jr.,
Regional Administrator.

    Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 55, is to be 
amended as follows:


PART 55--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for part 55 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Section 328 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et 
seq.) as amended by Public Law 101-549.

    2. Section 55.14 is amended by revising paragraph (e)(6)(i)(A) to 
read as follows:


Sec. 55.14  Requirements that apply to OCS sources located within 25 
miles of states seaward boundaries, by state.

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    (e) * * *
    (6) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (A) State of Florida Requirements Applicable to OCS Sources, 
January 11, 1995.
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    3. Appendix A to CFR Part 55 is amended by revising paragraph 
(a)(1) under the heading Florida to read as follows:

Appendix A to 40 CFR Part 55--Listing of State and Local 
Requirements Incorporated by Reference Into Part 55, by State.

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Florida
    (a) * * *
    (1) The following requirements are contained in State of Florida 
Requirements Applicable to OCS Sources, January 11, 1995:
    Florida Administrative Code-Department of Environmental Protection. 
The following sections of Chapter 62:
4.001  Scope of Part I (Adopted 8/31/88)
4.020  Definitions (Adopted 7/11/93)
4.021  Transferability of Definitions (Adopted 8/31/88)
4.030  General Prohibitions (Adopted 8/31/88)
4.040  Exemptions (Adopted 8/31/88)
4.050  Procedure to Obtain Permit; Application, except (4)(b) through 
(4)(l) and 4(r) (Adopted 11/23/94)
4.070  Standards for Issuing or Denying Permits; Issuance; Denial 
(Adopted 3/28/91)
4.080  Modification of Permit Conditions (Adopted 3/19/90)
4.090  Renewals (Adopted 7/11/93)
4.100  Suspension and Revocation (Adopted 8/31/88)
4.110  Financial Responsibility (Adopted 8/31/88)
4.120  Transfer of Permits (Adopted 3/19/90)
4.130  Plant Operation--Problems (Adopted 8/31/88)
4.160  Permit Conditions, except (16) and (17) (Adopted 7/11/93)
4.200  Scope of Part II (Adopted 8/31/88)
4.210  Construction Permits (Adopted 8/31/88)
4.220  Operation Permits for New Sources (Adopted 8/31/88)
4.510  Scope of Part III (Adopted 8/31/88)
4.520  Definitions (Adopted 7/11/90)
4.530  Procedures (Adopted 3/19/90)
4.540  General Conditions for all General Permits (Adopted 8/31/88)
210.100  Purpose and Scope (Adopted 11/23/94)
210.200  Definitions (Adopted 11/23/94)
210.300  Permits Required (Adopted 11/23/94)
210.360  Administrative Permit Corrections (Adopted 11/23/94)
210.370  Reports (Adopted 11/23/94)
210.400  Emission Estimates (Adopted 11/23/94)
210.500  Air Quality Models (Adopted 11/23/94)
210.550  Stack Height Policy (Adopted 11/23/94)
210.600  Enhanced Monitoring (Adopted 11/23/94)
210.650  Circumvention (Adopted 9/25/92)
210.700  Excess Emissions (Adopted 11/23/94)
210.900  Forms (Adopted 11/23/94)
210.980  Severability (Adopted 9/25/92)
212.100  Purpose and Scope (Adopted 2/2/93)
212.200  Definitions (Adopted 2/2/93)
212.300  Sources Not Subject to Prevention of Significant Deterioration 
or Nonattainment Requirements (Adopted 9/25/92)
212.400  Prevention of Significant Deterioration (Adopted 2/2/93)
212.410  Best Available Control Technology (BACT) (Adopted 9/25/92)
212.500 New Source Review for Nonattainment Areas (Adopted 2/2/93)
212.510  Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER) (Adopted 9/25/92)
212.600  Source Specific New Source Review Requirements (Adopted 9/25/
92)
212.700  Source Reclassification (Adopted 9/25/92)
256.100  Declaration and Intent (Adopted 11/30/94)
256.200  Definitions (Adopted 11/30/94)
256.300  Prohibitions (Adopted 11/30/94)
256.450  Open Burning Allowed (Adopted 6/27/91)
256.600  Industrial, Commercial, Municipal and Research Open Burning 
(Adopted 8/26/87)
256.700  Open Burning Allowed (Adopted 11/30/94)
272.100  Purpose and Scope (Adopted 11/23/94)
272.200  Definitions (Adopted 11/23/94)
272.300  Ambient Air Quality Standards (Adopted 11/23/94)
272.500  Maximum Allowable Increases (Prevention of Significant 
Deterioration) (Adopted 11/23/94)
272.750  DER Ambient Test Methods (Adopted 9/25/92)
273.200  Definitions (Adopted 9/25/92)
273.300  Air Pollution Episodes (Adopted 9/25/92)
273.400  Air Alert (Adopted 9/25/92)
273.500  Air Warning (Adopted 9/25/92)
273.600  Air Emergency (Adopted 9/25/92)
296.100  Purpose and Scope (Adopted 11/23/94)
296.200  Definitions (Adopted 11/23/94)
296.310  General Particulate Emission Limiting Standards (Adopted 11/
23/94)
296.320  General Pollutant Emission Limiting Standards, except (2) 
(Adopted 2/2/93)
296.330  Best Available Control Technology (BACT) (Adopted 11/23/94)
296.400  Specific Emission Limiting and Performance Standards (Adopted 
11/23/94)
296.500  Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT)--Volatile 
Organic Compounds (VOC) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOX) Emitting 
Facilities (Adopted 11/23/94)
296.570  Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT)--Requirements 
for Major VOC- and NOX-Emitting Facilities (Adopted 11/23/94)
296.600  Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT)--Lead (Adopted 
8/8/94)
296.601  Lead Processing Operations in General (Adopted 8/8/94)
296.700  Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT)--Particulate 
Matter, except (2)(f) (Adopted 11/23/94)
296.800  Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources (NSPS) 
(Adopted 11/23/94)
296.810  National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 
(NESHAP)--Part 61 (Adopted 11/23/94)
296.820  National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 
(NESHAP)--Part 63 (Adopted 11/23/94)
297.100  Purpose and Scope (Adopted 11/23/94)
297.200  Definitions (Adopted 11/23/94)
297.310  General Test Requirements (Adopted 11/23/94)
297.330  Applicable Test Procedures (Adopted 11/23/94)
297.340  Frequency of Compliance Tests (Adopted 11/23/94)
297.345  Stack Sampling Facilities Provided by the Owner of an Air 
Pollution Point Source (Adopted 11/23/94)
297.350  Determination of Process Variables (Adopted 11/23/94)
297.400  EPA Methods Adopted by Reference (Adopted 11/23/94) 

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297.401  EPA Test Procedures (Adopted 11/23/94)
297.411  DER Method 1 (Adopted 11/23/94)
297.412  DER Method 2 (Adopted 12/2/92)
297.413  DER Method 3 (Adopted 12/2/92)
297.414  DER Method 4 (Adopted 12/2/92)
297.415  DER Method 5 (Adopted 11/23/94)
297.416  DER Method 5A (Adopted 12/2/92)
297.417  DER Method 6 (Adopted 11/23/94)
297.418  DER Method 7 (Adopted 12/2/92)
297.419  DER Method 8 (Adopted 12/2/92)
297.420  DER Method 9 (Adopted 11/23/94)
297.421  DER Method 10 (Adopted 12/2/92)
297.422  DER Method 11 (Adopted 12/2/92)
297.423  DER Method 12--Determination of Inorganic Lead Emissions from 
Stationary Sources (Adopted 11/23/94)
297.424  DER Method 13 (Adopted 12/2/92)
297.440  Supplementary Test Procedures (Adopted 11/23/94)
297.450  EPA VOC Capture Efficiency Test Procedures (Adopted 11/23/94)
297.520  EPA Performance Specifications (Adopted 11/23/94)
297.570  Test Report (Adopted 11/23/94)
297.620  Exceptions and Approval of Alternate Procedures and 
Requirements (Adopted 11/23/94)
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