[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 202 (Wednesday, October 18, 2000)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 62414-62455]
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40 CFR Part 63



National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire 
Manufacturing; Proposed Rule

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 63

[FRL-6874-9]
RIN 2060-AG29


National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber 
Tire Manufacturing

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: This action proposes national emission standards for hazardous 
air pollutants (NESHAP) for new and existing sources at rubber tire 
manufacturing facilities. The EPA has identified rubber tire 
manufacturing facilities as major sources of hazardous air pollutants 
(HAP) emissions. These proposed standards would implement section 
112(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by requiring all major sources to 
meet HAP emission standards that reflect the application of maximum 
achievable control technology (MACT). The primary HAP that would be 
controlled with this action include toluene and hexane. These HAP are 
associated with a variety of adverse health effects including chronic 
health disorders (e.g., polyneuropathy, degenerative lesions of the 
nasal cavity) and acute health disorders (e.g., respiratory irritation, 
headaches).

DATES: Comments. Submit comments on or before December 18, 2000.
    Public Hearing. If anyone contacts EPA requesting to speak at a 
public hearing by November 7, 2000, a public hearing will be held on 
November 17, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Comments. Written comments should be submitted (in duplicate 
if possible) to: Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center 
(6102), Attention: Docket No. A-97-14, Room M-1500, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460. 
The EPA requests that a separate copy also be sent to the contact 
person listed below (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).
    Public Hearing. If a public hearing is held, it will be held at 10 
a.m. in the EPA's Office of Administration's Auditorium in Research 
Triangle Park, North Carolina, or at an alternate site nearby.
    Docket. Docket No. A-97-14 contains supporting information used in 
developing the standards. The docket is located at the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460 
in room M-1500, Waterside Mall (ground floor), and may be inspected 
from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal 
holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning the 
proposed standards, contact Mr. Anthony Wayne, Policy Planning and 
Standards Group, Emission Standards Division (MD-13), U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 
27711, telephone number (919) 541-5439, electronic mail address 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments. Comments and data may be submitted 
by electronic mail (e-mail) to: [email protected]. Electronic 
comments must be submitted as an ASCII file to avoid the use of special 
characters and encryption problems and will also be accepted on disks 
in WordPerfect version 5.1, 6.1, or Corel  8 file 
format. All comments and data submitted in electronic form must note 
the docket number (Docket No. A-97-14). No confidential business 
information (CBI) should be submitted by e-mail. Electronic comments 
may be filed online at many Federal Depository Libraries.
    Commenters wishing to submit proprietary information for 
consideration must clearly distinguish such information from other 
comments and clearly label it as CBI. Send submissions containing such 
proprietary information directly to the following address, and not to 
the public docket, to ensure that proprietary information is not 
inadvertently placed in the docket: Attention: OAQPS Document Control 
Officer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 411 W. Chapel Hill 
Street, Room 740B, Durham, NC 27701. The EPA will disclose information 
identified as CBI only to the extent allowed by the procedures set 
forth in 40 CFR part 2. If no claim of confidentiality accompanies a 
submission when it is received by the EPA, the information may be made 
available to the public without further notice to the commenter.
    Public Hearing. Persons interested in presenting oral testimony or 
inquiring as to whether a hearing is to be held should contact Ms. 
Dorothy Apple, Policy Planning and Standards Group, Emission Standards 
Division (MD-13), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research 
Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711, telephone number (919) 541-4487 at 
least 2 days in advance of the public hearing. Persons interested in 
attending the public hearing must also call Ms. Apple to verify the 
time, date, and location of the hearing. The public hearing will 
provide interested parties the opportunity to present data, views, or 
arguments concerning these proposed emission standards.
    Docket. The docket is an organized and complete file of all the 
information considered by the EPA in the development of this 
rulemaking. The docket is a dynamic file because material is added 
throughout the rulemaking process. The docketing system is intended to 
allow members of the public and industries involved to readily identify 
and locate documents so that they can effectively participate in the 
rulemaking process. Along with the proposed and promulgated standards 
and their preambles, the contents of the docket will serve as the 
record in the case of judicial review. (See section 307(d)(7)(A) of the 
CAA.) The regulatory text and other materials related to this 
rulemaking are available for review in the docket or copies may be 
mailed on request from the Air Docket by calling (202) 260-7548. A 
reasonable fee may be charged for copying docket materials.
    Worldwide Web (WWW). In addition to being available in the docket, 
an electronic copy of this proposed rule is also available on the WWW 
through the Technology Transfer Network (TTN). Following signature, a 
copy of the rule will be posted on the TTN's policy and guidance page 
for newly proposed or promulgated rules http://www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg. 
The TTN provides information and technology exchange in various areas 
of air pollution control. If more information regarding the TTN is 
needed, call the TTN HELP line at (919) 541-5384.
    Regulated Entities. Categories and entities potentially regulated 
by this action include:

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                                                   Examples of regulated
           Category               SIC a/NAICS b           entities
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Industry......................  3011 or 7534/....  Owners or operators
                                                    of rubber tire
                                                    manufacturing
                                                    facilities.
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a Standard Industrial Classification Code.

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b North American Information Classification System.

    This table is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a 
guide for readers regarding entities likely to be regulated by this 
action. To determine whether your facility is regulated by this action, 
you should examine the applicability criteria in Sec. 63.5981 of the 
proposed rule. If you have questions regarding the applicability of 
this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed in the 
preceding FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Outline. The 
information in this preamble is organized as follows.

I. Background
    A. What is the source of authority for developing NESHAP?
    B. What criteria are used in developing NESHAP?
    C. What is the history of the listing and schedule for 
regulation for the rubber tire manufacturing source category?
    D. What are the health effects associated with rubber tire 
manufacturing?
    E. Rubber Manufacturers Association Survey
II. Summary of Proposed Rule
    A. What sources are included in the category and subcategories 
regulated by this rule?
    B. What are the primary sources of emissions and what are the 
emissions?
    C. What are the affected sources?
    D. What are the emission limits, operating limits, and other 
standards?
    E. What are the testing and initial compliance requirements?
    F. What are the continuous compliance provisions?
    G. What are the notification, recordkeeping, and reporting 
requirements?
III. Rationale for Selecting the Proposed Standards
    A. How did we select the source category and subcategories?
    B. How did we select the affected sources?
    C. How did we determine the basis and level of the proposed 
standards for existing and new sources?
    D. How did we select the format of the standards?
    E. How did we select the compliance, monitoring, recordkeeping, 
and reporting requirements?
    F. What is the relationship of this subpart to new source 
performance standards (NSPS) for the rubber tire manufacturing 
industry?
IV. Summary of Environmental, Energy, and Economic Impacts
    A. What are the air quality impacts?
    B. What are the cost impacts?
    C. What are the economic impacts?
    D. What are the non-air health, environmental, and energy 
impacts?
V. Solicitation of Comments and Public Participation
VI. Administrative Requirements
    A. Executive Order 12866--Regulatory Planning and Review
    B. Executive Order 13045--Protection of Children from 
Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks
    C. Executive Order 13084--Consultation and Coordination with 
Indian Tribal Governments
    D. Executive Order 13132--Federalism
    E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
    F. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), as amended by the Small 
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (SBREFA), 5 
U.S.C. 601 et seq
    G. Paperwork Reduction Act
    H. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995

I. Background

A. What Is the Source of Authority for Developing NESHAP?

    Section 112 of the CAA requires us to list categories and 
subcategories of major sources and area sources of HAP and to establish 
NESHAP for the listed source categories and subcategories. Major 
sources of HAP are those stationary sources or groups of stationary 
sources that are located within a contiguous area and under common 
control that emit or have the potential to emit, considering controls, 
10 ton/yr or more of any one HAP or 25 ton/yr or more of any 
combination of HAP.

B. What Criteria Are Used in Developing NESHAP?

    Section 112 of the CAA requires that we establish NESHAP for the 
control of HAP from both new and existing major sources. The CAA 
requires the NESHAP to reflect the maximum degree of reduction in 
emissions of HAP that is achievable. This level of control is commonly 
referred to as the MACT.
    The ``MACT floor'' is the minimum control level allowed for NESHAP 
and is defined under section 112(d)(3) of the CAA. In essence, the MACT 
floor ensures that the standard is set at a level that assures that all 
major sources achieve the level of control at least as stringent as 
that already achieved by the better-controlled and lower-emitting 
sources in each source category or subcategory. For new sources, the 
MACT floor cannot be less stringent than the emission control that is 
achieved in practice by the best-controlled similar source. The MACT 
standards for existing sources can be less stringent than standards for 
new sources, but they cannot be less stringent than the average 
emission limitation achieved by the best-performing 12 percent of 
existing sources in the category or subcategory (or the best-performing 
5 sources for categories or subcategories with fewer than 30 sources).
    In developing MACT, we also consider control requirements that are 
more stringent than the floor. We may establish standards more 
stringent than the floor based on the consideration of cost of 
achieving the emissions reductions, any non-air quality health and 
environmental impacts, and energy requirements.

C. What Is the History of the Listing and Schedule for Regulation for 
the Rubber Tire Manufacturing Source Category?

1. Establishing the Initial List and Schedule
    Pursuant to the various specific listing requirements of section 
112(c), we published a list of 174 categories of major and area sources 
referred to as the ``initial list'' that would be subject to emission 
standards. Following this listing, pursuant to requirements in section 
112(e), on December 3, 1993 (58 FR 63941), we published a schedule for 
the promulgation of emission standards for each of the 174 listed 
source categories. The schedule for standards organized the source 
categories into groups of four separate timeframes with promulgation 
deadlines of November 15, 1992; November 15, 1994; November 15, 1997; 
or November 15, 2000.
    ``Tire Production'' is one of the 174 categories of sources 
included on the initial list of source categories (63 FR 7155). The 
``Tire Production'' category as defined in our report, ``Documentation 
for Developing the Initial Source Category List,'' EPA-450/3-91-0310, 
July 1992, includes any facility that is a major source and is engaged 
in producing passenger car and light duty truck tires, heavy duty truck 
tires, off-the-road tires, aircraft tires, and miscellaneous other 
tires. The listed ``tire production'' source category name was changed 
to ``rubber tire manufacturing'' to better reflect the industry that 
would be regulated under section 112(d)(2) based on information 
obtained during the MACT standard development process.
2. Listing of the Tire Manufacturing Source Category as a Section 
112(c)(6) HAP Source
    Section 112(c)(6) of the CAA requires that sources that account for 
90 percent of the emissions of seven specified HAP, including 
hexachlorobenzene (HCB) and polycyclic organic matter (POM), be subject 
to standards under section 112(d)(2) or (d)(4).

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    Based on previous information and testing, we estimated that tire 
production facilities emitted, in aggregate, approximately 395 
kilograms (kg) (869 pounds (lbs)), or 29.5 percent, of the total 
national anthropogenic emissions of HCB per year. Tire production 
facilities were also estimated to emit, in aggregate, approximately 
6,360 kg (14,000 lbs), or 0.03 percent, of the total national 
anthropogenic emissions of POM per year (63 FR 17838). On April 10, 
1998 (63 FR 17838), we listed tire manufacturing as a source category 
for possible regulation to meet section 112(c)(6) requirements. Because 
tire manufacturing was already included on the initial major source 
category list developed to comply with section 112(c), the major source 
category list did not need to be modified to add it.
    The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) responded to the listing 
of tire manufacturing as a section 112(c)(6) emissions source for HCB 
by sending us a letter that argued that the tire manufacturing process 
does not have a chemical or physical mechanism to form HCB. The RMA 
explained that the analytical results that led us to list tire 
manufacturing as a source of HCB emissions were based on contaminated 
samples. In response to RMA's comment, we participated in the planning 
of, and were present at, tests that were conducted to evaluate RMA's 
claim. These tests were reconstructed based on the conditions of the 
original tests. Based on our participation and evaluation of these 
tests, we agree that the original HCB emission information was 
incorrect. Based on the limitations of the original tests, and the fact 
that no HCB was measured in the re-testing, we concluded that tire 
manufacturing is a highly unlikely source of HCB emissions. We are 
addressing the April 10, 1998 listing under section 112(c)(6) of tire 
manufacturing as an HCB emission source in a separate Federal Register 
action.
    The POM emissions leading to tire manufacturing being listed as a 
section 112(c)(6) emission source are due to combustion associated with 
the use of steam boilers in the rubber tire manufacturing process. 
These boilers will be addressed under the Industrial, Commercial and 
Institutional Boiler and Process Heater NESHAP.

D. What Are the Health Effects Associated With Rubber Tire 
Manufacturing?

    This proposed rule protects air quality and promotes the public 
health by reducing emissions of some of the HAP listed in section 
112(b)(1) of the CAA. The sources of HAP emissions in the rubber tire 
manufacturing industry are: (1) Rubber processing; (2) the use of 
cements, solvents and associated mixtures in the tire production; (3) 
tire cord production; and (4) puncture sealant application. The primary 
HAP emitted from the rubber tire production process and puncture 
sealant operations are toluene and hexane. Tire cord operations also 
emit these HAP, but the more significant emissions from tire cord 
production are formaldehyde, styrene, and methanol. Exposure to these 
compounds has been demonstrated to cause adverse health effects.
    The HAP that would be controlled with this proposed rule are 
associated with a variety of adverse health effects. These adverse 
health effects include chronic health disorders (e.g., effects on the 
central nervous system and reproductive systems) and acute health 
disorders (e.g., irritation of eyes, throat, and mucous membranes, 
headache, nausea, and blurred vision). One of the HAP has been 
classified as a probable human carcinogen, and another has been 
classified as a possible human carcinogen.
1. Toluene
    Acute (short-term) inhalation exposure of humans to low or moderate 
levels of toluene has been associated with central nervous system (CNS) 
dysfunction and narcosis. Symptoms observed include fatigue, 
sleepiness, headaches, and nausea. Acute inhalation exposure to toluene 
has also been associated with cardiac arrhythmias (irregular 
heartbeats). Central nervous system depression and death have occurred 
at higher levels of exposure to toluene.
    Chronic (long-term) inhalation exposure of humans to high levels of 
toluene has been associated with CNS depression. Symptoms observed 
include ataxia, tremors, cerebral atrophy, involuntary eye movements, 
and impaired speech, hearing, and vision. Chronic inhalation exposure 
of humans to toluene has also been associated with irritation of the 
upper respiratory tract, eye irritation, sore throat, nausea, skin 
conditions, dizziness, headaches, and difficulty with sleep. Chronic 
inhalation exposure to toluene has been associated with adverse effects 
on the liver, kidney, and lungs. Human studies of solvent vapor abusers 
indicate that there may be liver and kidney adverse effects resulting 
from chronic inhalation exposure to toluene, however, these studies are 
confounded by probable exposure to multiple solvents.
    Children of pregnant women exposed to toluene or mixed solvent by 
inhalation have been observed to have CNS dysfunction, attention 
deficits, craniofacial and limb anomalies, and developmental and growth 
retardation.
2. Hexane
    Acute (short-term) inhalation exposure of humans to hexane is 
associated with mild CNS depression and irritation of the mucous 
membranes. Central nervous system effects include dizziness, giddiness, 
slight nausea, and headache. Acute exposure to hexane vapors may also 
cause dermatitis and irritation of the eyes and throat in humans.
    Chronic (long-term) exposure of humans to hexane is associated with 
polyneuropathy in humans, with numbness in the extremities, muscular 
weakness, blurred vision, headache, and fatigue. Studies of animals 
chronically exposed to hexane by inhalation indicate neurotoxic 
effects, and mild inflammatory, erosive, and degenerative lesions in 
the olfactory and respiratory epithelium of the nasal cavity.
3. Formaldehyde
    Both acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) exposure to 
formaldehyde irritates the eyes, nose, and throat, and may cause 
coughing, chest pains, and bronchitis. Reproductive effects, such as 
menstrual disorders and pregnancy problems, have been reported in 
female workers exposed to formaldehyde. Limited human studies have 
reported an association between formaldehyde exposure and lung and 
nasopharyngeal cancer. Animal inhalation studies have reported an 
increased incidence of nasal squamous cell cancer. We consider 
formaldehyde a probable human carcinogen (Group B2).
4. Methanol
    Acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) exposure of humans to 
methanol by inhalation or ingestion may result in blurred vision, 
headache, dizziness, and nausea. No information is available on the 
reproductive, developmental, or carcinogenic effects of methanol in 
humans. Birth defects have been observed in the offspring of rats and 
mice exposed to methanol by inhalation. A methanol inhalation study 
using rhesus monkeys reported a decrease in the length of pregnancy and 
limited evidence of impaired learning ability in offspring. We have not 
classified methanol with respect to carcinogenicity.

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5. Styrene
    Acute (short-term) exposure to styrene in humans results in mucous 
membrane and eye irritation and gastrointestinal effects. Chronic 
(long-term) exposure to styrene in humans may cause effects on the CNS 
such as headache, fatigue, weakness, depression, and hearing loss. 
There is limited evidence that occupational exposure to styrene is 
associated with an increased frequency of spontaneous abortions and 
decreased frequency of births and an increased risk of leukemia and 
lymphoma. We consider this evidence to be inconclusive. The 
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified 
styrene as a Group 2B, possible human carcinogen. We have not 
classified styrene with respect to carcinogenicity.

E. Rubber Manufacturers Association Survey

    Based on surveys of its member and non-member companies, the RMA 
compiled and provided us two comprehensive data bases on HAP emissions 
and controls at rubber tire and/or tire component producers and tire 
cord producers.
    In 1997, the RMA surveyed the 46 known tire production facilities 
in the U.S. Each facility received a questionnaire designed to gather 
information on the quantity of HAP emissions and controls within the 
industry. The questionnaire requested the following information for 
calendar year 1996:
     General facility information such as facility name, 
address, parent company;
     Manufacturing information such as number of employees, 
products made, production rates, whether HAP-containing cements and 
solvents were used, and facilitywide HAP emissions;
     Specific process information such as the individual 
processes used, the number of processes used, and general information 
on hooding, ducting and control devices;
     Detailed information on the HAP-containing material used 
and the processes where the material is used, the type of material, the 
density of the material, and the total HAP usage; and
     Information on air pollution control devices (APCD) 
including the process controlled, the type of APCD, exhaust flow rate, 
control efficiency, reason for installation of APCD, and economics 
associated with installation of APCD.
    Of the 46 facilities receiving the questionnaire, 42 (91 percent) 
responded, including all the major tire production facilities and 
parent companies. The RMA estimated that 41 of these facilities produce 
more than 99 percent of the rubber tires produced in the U.S. Thirty-
one of the 42 reporting facilities have indicated potential emissions 
which would qualify the facility as a major source pursuant to section 
112 of the CAA. One of the 42 responding facilities does not 
manufacture rubber tires, but rather mixes rubber compound for 
distribution to noncontiguous manufacturing facilities. This facility 
is within the scope of the rubber tire manufacturing source category 
because it mixes rubber compound, which is a basic material for the 
manufacturing of specific components of rubber tires.
    In 1998, the RMA surveyed the twelve known tire cord production 
facilities. Each of these facilities received a questionnaire designed 
to gather information on the quantity of HAP emissions and controls 
within the tire cord production industry. The questionnaire requested 
the following information for calendar year 1997:
     General facility information such as facility name, 
address, parent company, number of employees;
     Production information such as the quantity of fabric 
processed, whether the facility provides treated fabric to non-tire 
manufacturers, and whether the dip (coating solution) mixing equipment 
and/or storage tanks have HAP emission controls; and
     Specific process information including the individual 
processes used, the number of processes used, air pollution control 
equipment used and its efficiencies, ventilation rates, costs of air 
pollution control equipment, annual HAP emissions, and general chemical 
characteristics of coating solutions.
    All twelve facilities responded. Eight of the facilities represent 
over 90 percent of the domestic tire cord produced in the U.S. At least 
four of these facilities appear to be major sources based on their 
reported potential emissions. The RMA survey responses include eleven 
facilities that reported they did not use or emit HAP associated with 
cements, solvents, or mixtures.
    In order to standardize responses and minimize the collection 
burden, the RMA questionnaires provided guidance for respondents on how 
to report usage of HAP-containing compounds (i.e., cements, solvents 
and associated mixtures used in the manufacture of rubber tires). In 
particular, to prevent respondents from having to estimate very small 
concentrations of HAP in their HAP-containing materials, the 
questionnaires focused on collecting information on the significant 
cements, solvents and associated mixtures (or sealants) used at each 
facility. The guidance used in these questionnaires was based on the 
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) de minimis 
reporting threshold limitations for HAP-containing compounds. Thus, 
facilities reported the use of only those solvents, cements or related 
mixtures having HAP concentrations greater than these de minimis 
levels.
    The SARA de minimis thresholds for reporting for each component in 
a mixture are 0.1 percent by weight for some selected hazardous 
chemicals (see table 16 of this proposed rule for a list of these 
chemicals) and 1.0 percent by weight for all other hazardous chemicals 
(Sec. 370.28(b) of 40 CFR part 370-Hazardous Chemical Reporting: 
Community Right-To-Know). This means if the weight percent of a HAP in 
a cement, solvent or related mixture used was 0.1 percent or less for 
selected HAP or 1.0 percent or less for all other HAP, it did not have 
to be accounted for in the emissions information reported in the RMA 
questionnaire. Thus, if the information reported in the data base 
indicates that a rubber tire manufacturing facility has ``none or zero 
potential or actual HAP emissions,'' the facility may still have actual 
HAP emissions below the accountable quantities in the guidance. Based 
on this information, a rubber tire manufacturing facility reporting 
``none or zero potential or actual HAP emissions'' from cements, 
solvents and associated mixtures could be using cements, solvents or 
related mixtures containing up to 0.1 percent of a ``selected'' HAP or 
1.0 percent of all other HAP by mass.
    Using this de minimis cutoff for accounting of the HAP at a 
facility, the companies compiled their annual emissions of HAP on the 
basis of HAP use for 1996. In the cases where they reported they did 
have HAP, they accounted for the HAP used in the processes (liquids) 
and then equated the use to 100 percent emissions of HAP.

II. Summary of Proposed Rule

A. What Sources Are Included in the Category and Subcategories 
Regulated by This Rule?

    We have defined the rubber tire manufacturing source category to 
include: The construction of rubber tires and components integral to 
rubber tires, the production of tire cord, and the application of 
puncture sealant. Components of rubber tires include, but are not 
limited to, rubber compounds, sidewalls, tread, tire beads, and liners. 
Other components often associated with rubber tires but not integral to 
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such as wheels, valve stems, and inner tubes, are not included in our 
definition of components of rubber tires and would not be subject to 
the requirements proposed with today's action. For purposes of 
regulation, we have subcategorized this source category as follows: (1) 
Rubber processing, (2) tire production, (3) tire cord production, and 
(4) puncture sealant application.

B. What Are the Primary Sources of Emissions and What Are the 
Emissions?

    The primary sources of HAP emissions in the rubber tire production 
industry are: (1) Rubber processing; (2) the use of cements, solvents 
and associated mixtures for tire production; (3) tire cord production; 
and (4) puncture sealant application. Other HAP emission sources 
include storage vessels that contain cements, solvents and associated 
mixtures, wastewater, and research and development areas.
1. Rubber Processing
    Rubber processing consists of the combination and mixing of various 
ingredients used to make mixed rubber compound, and the processing of 
the mixed rubber compound into components that make up a tire. The 
primary source of organic HAP emissions from rubber processing is the 
initial rubber compounding (e.g., mixing, milling, and extrusion) prior 
to the application of solvents and cement. During the initial rubber 
compounding, process materials including natural rubber, synthetic 
rubber, plasticizers (e.g., oils and waxes), curatives (e.g., sulfur), 
antioxidants, and reinforcements (e.g., silica, carbon black and 
resins) are mixed together in large mixers, called ``banburys,'' to 
make a particular rubber compound. Little or no HAP are added as raw 
materials to make the rubber compound.
    The physical breakdown of synthetic and natural rubber polymers 
during mixing results in HAP emissions such as styrene and butadiene 
emissions. Heat generated by the physical nature of compound mixing and 
added curing agents also causes HAP emissions (e.g., carbon black and 
sulfur chemically combine to form carbon disulfide). Actual emissions 
from rubber compounding operations and other mechanical warming of the 
compounds (e.g., milling) are approximately 829 megagrams per year (Mg/
yr) (914 tons/yr). This is approximately 46 percent of the total annual 
tire production emissions in 1996.
    Six generic rubber compounds are used to manufacture rubber tires. 
A seventh compound is manufactured for use as bladder material in the 
curing presses. Manufacturers modify these six compounds into 
proprietary rubber compounds to meet company-specified tire performance 
criteria and functions. We considered whether the use of different 
compounds, as well as differences in the sequence and nature of some of 
the intermediate processing steps, affects our overall analysis of the 
rubber processing operation. We concluded that, despite the use of 
these proprietary compounds, the overall steps taken to process the 
rubber and subsequently manufacture the tires are essentially the same 
across the industry.
2. Tire Production
    Various cements, solvents and related mixtures are used in 
producing tires and tire components. Tire production processes where 
these cements and solvents may be used include extruding, tread stock 
cementing, side wall cementing, bead cementing, liner tack operations, 
tire building, curing press spray operations, and finishing paint 
operations. Cements and solvents are defined in Sec. 63.6015 of the 
proposed rule as:

* * * the collection of all organic chemicals, mixtures of 
chemicals, and compounds used in the production of rubber tires, 
including cements, solvents, and mixtures thereof as process aides 
in storage tanks, wastewater, and research and development areas. 
Cements and solvents include, but are not limited to, tread end 
cements, undertread cements, bead cements, tire building cements and 
solvents, green tire spray, blemish repair paints, side wall 
protective paints, marking inks, general cleaning solvents, and slab 
dip mixtures. Cements and solvents do not include coatings used in 
tire cord production, puncture sealant application, or chemicals and 
compounds that are not used in the tire production process such as 
restroom cleaning compounds, office supplies (e.g., dry-erase 
markers, correction fluid), architectural paint, or any substance to 
the extent it is used for personal, family, or household purposes, 
or is present in the same form and concentration as a product 
packaged for distribution and use by the general public.

    We estimate that processes using cements and solvents account for 
54 percent of the HAP emissions associated with the tire production 
industry, including emissions from storage vessels, wastewater, and 
research and development areas.
    Cements and solvents are used for many purposes. For example, they 
may be used in ``cement'' application to generate a tacky surface for 
temporary binding of components prior to curing. In addition, they are 
often used for marking lines on rubber components for identification 
and component alignment at tire building. They may also be used as 
constituents in green tire lubricant spray, blemish paint used in tire 
finishing, and coatings used in white wall protection.
    The RMA rubber tire manufacturing survey for the 1996 calendar year 
estimated potential HAP emissions from the usage of cements and 
solvents and sealants to be 1,280 Mg/yr (1,411 tons/yr). One operation, 
tread-end cementing, accounted for approximately 30 percent of these 
emissions, 383 Mg/yr (422 tons/yr). The 1996 estimated emissions of HAP 
associated with cements, solvents and associated mixtures for other 
operations are presented in table 1 as follows:

  Table 1.--Estimated Emissions From Cements and Solvents Usage in Tire
                               Production
                    [1997 RMA tire production survey]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               1996 estimated emissions,
                  Operation                         mg/yr (tons/yr)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tread-end cementing.........................  383 (422)
Undertread cement...........................  187 (207)
Bead cementing..............................  40 (44)
Green tire spray............................  191 (211)
Cement house................................  34 (37)
Tanks.......................................  5 (6)
Miscellaneous cement and solvent use........  439 (484)
------------------------------------------------------------------------

3. Tire Cord Production
    Tire cord is an integral sidewall component of rubber tires and is 
used primarily to provide resistance to sidewall flexing. In tire cord 
production, fibers or fabric are processed into a prepared fabric 
substrate which is subsequently used to prepare sidewall components. 
Tire cord production is a separate subcategory for purposes of this 
proposed rule because the process of tire cord production is 
significantly different from other tire component and tire 
manufacturing operations. The process of tire cord production also 
lends itself to separate and specific HAP controls.
    Tire cord is produced by coating a continuous web of woven fabric 
by dipping it in an aqueous, latex-resin solution and then heating and 
drying the coated fabric. This is typically accomplished in a three-
step production process. First, the fabric is dipped in the coating 
solution. Next, the coated fabric is typically heated and dried. 
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elevated temperature to heat set the fabric and polymerize the coating 
solution. The coating of the fabric ensures that a strong bond is 
formed between the tire cord fabric and a subsequently applied rubber 
compound in calendaring.
    Tire cord production is an integral part of tire manufacturing 
because tire cord is a major sub-component of the sidewall component of 
the tire manufacturing process. Tire cord production may be, but is not 
typically, located at a tire production facility. Tire cord is 
manufactured at twelve facilities in the U.S.
    Organic HAP emissions from tire cord production result from the 
coating solutions used to prepare the fabric. The coating solution used 
is an aqueous, latex-resin adhesive that typically consists of a 
mixture of resorcinol, formaldehyde, and latex. Actual HAP emissions 
associated with the tire cord production are estimated to be about 91 
Mg/yr (100 tons/yr). However, depending on the formula of the coating 
solution and the type of fabric, HAP emissions for individual products 
can be minimal or even zero. The coating solution formulations used at 
each tire cord production facility are proprietary and have been 
developed to meet a company's specific requirements for the tires in 
which the tire cord will be used. In addition to limiting the amount of 
HAP in coatings, sources may control organic HAP emissions from tire 
cord production by using various add-on pollution control devices 
(e.g., thermal oxidizers, carbon adsorbers).
4. Puncture Sealant Application
    Emissions from puncture sealant application occur from the 
application of a mixture containing solvent constituents, rubber, and 
process oil to the inner liner of a completely manufactured tire. The 
puncture sealant mixture contains organic HAP that volatilize during 
the application process.
    The 1997 RMA survey included one puncture sealant application 
process. The survey estimated HAP emissions from this puncture sealant 
application process to be approximately 15 Mg/yr (17 tons/yr). The main 
HAP emitted is hexane.
    The application of the solvent mixture at the one facility occurs 
in a spray booth which is reported to meet the requirements of our 
definition of a permanent total enclosure (PTE) (40 CFR part 52, 
appendix A, Method 204). Approximately 56 percent of the applied 
puncture sealant mixture volatile composition is volatilized in the 
application booth and captured and sent to the control device. The 
remaining 44 percent of the HAP and non-HAP volatile material remains 
in the tire. In order for the sealant to work properly over the life of 
the tire, nearly all of the volatile compound containing material 
remaining (89 percent or more of the remaining 44 percent) must be 
retained in the applied puncture sealant mixture. The sealant's purpose 
is to seal any future hole which might occur in the tread when an 
object penetrates the tire.
5. Storage, Transfer and Mixing Vessels Containing Cements and Solvents
    Storage, transfer and mixing vessels containing cements and 
solvents and coatings are a potential source of HAP emissions at rubber 
tire manufacturing facilities. Separate facilities are used (except in 
bulk chemical storage) by each of the affected categories and 
subcategories. The majority of these emissions come from the cement 
house at tire production facilities (the principle distribution center 
within a facility), from mixing and storage areas within the tire cord 
production process areas, and at the point of use for tire production 
processes. Organic HAP emissions result from evaporative losses from 
cement and solvent storage and transfer and mixing operations.
6. Wastewater
    Wastewater is another potential source of HAP emissions in the 
rubber tire manufacturing process. The HAP emissions from wastewater 
are generated during cooling and washing of various rubber tire 
manufacturing equipment and components.
7. Research and Development Areas
    Most tire manufacturing facilities have research and development 
areas, including laboratories, for the purpose of testing new 
manufacturing protocols or developing new and improved tire technology. 
These research and development areas may or may not be at the 
manufacturing site and may have pilot plants sized to do laboratory 
scale research. Research and development facilities would be covered by 
the emission limits in the proposed standards. Research and development 
areas may use and emit HAP from cements and solvents.
    Typically, research and development operations resemble 
laboratories where formulations of rubber compounds and cements and 
solvents are analyzed for future applications. The research facilities 
may also use existing plant equipment to test these newly developed 
formulations. Typically, several tires (as many as 100) may be produced 
to evaluate various desired qualities of the compound. The HAP 
emissions associated with research and development are a relatively 
small source in comparison to the HAP emissions from other sources at 
the facility. The majority of these emissions are produced during 
experimental tire building using the existing equipment normally used 
for production.

C. What Are the Affected Sources?

    An affected source is a stationary source, group of stationary 
sources, or part of a stationary source regulated by the NESHAP. Within 
a source category or subcategory, we select the emission sources 
(emission points or groupings of emission points) that will make up the 
affected source. Each of these affected sources emits or has the 
potential to emit one or more of the HAP listed in section 112 of the 
CAA.
    For purposes of this proposed rule, we have divided the rubber tire 
manufacturing source category into four source subcategories: (1) 
Rubber processing, (2) tire production, (3) tire cord production, and 
(4) puncture sealant application.
1. Rubber Processing
    The rubber processing affected source is the collection of all 
primary rubber mixing processes (e.g., banburys and associated drop 
mills) and mills that either mix compounds or warm rubber compound 
before the compound is processed into components of rubber tires. The 
mixed rubber compound itself is also included in the affected source.
2. Tire Production
    The affected source for the tire production source subcategory is 
the collection of all processes that use cements and solvents located 
at any rubber tire manufacturing facility. The affected source would 
include, but is not limited to: Storage and mixing vessels and the 
transfer equipment containing cements and/or solvents; wastewater 
handling and treatment operations; research and development operations; 
tread end cement operations; tire painting operations; ink and finish 
operations; undertread cement operations; general plant cleanup 
operations; bead cementing operations; tire building operations; green 
tire spray operations; extruding to the extent cements and solvents are 
used; cement house operations; marking operations; calendar operations 
to the extent solvents are used; tire stripping operations; tire repair 
operations; slab dip operations; other tire building operations to the 
extent that cements and solvents are used; balance pad operations; 
component production and

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tire manufacturing machinery and plant cleaning; and other cement or 
solvent application operations in the tire manufacturing process. The 
tire production affected source does not include processes included in 
the rubber processing, the tire cord production, or the puncture 
sealant application source subcategories.
3. Tire Cord Production
    The affected source for the tire cord production source subcategory 
is the collection of all processes engaged in the production of tire 
cord. The affected source includes, but is not limited to: dipping 
operations, drying ovens, heat-set ovens, bulk storage tanks, mixing 
facilities, general facility vents, air pollution control devices and 
warehouse storage vents.
4. Puncture Sealant Application
    The affected source for the puncture sealant application source 
subcategory is the puncture sealant application booth operation used to 
apply puncture sealant to finished tires. For purposes of the proposed 
rule, we have defined puncture sealant to mean the mixture of solvent 
constituents, rubber, and process oil that is applied to the inner 
liner of a finished tire for the purpose of sealing a future hole in 
the tire.

D. What Are the Emission Limits, Operating Limits, and Other Standards?

1. Tire Production
    For the tire production affected source, we are proposing to allow 
sources to choose one of two emission limitation options: (1) existing 
and new affected sources may choose to limit HAP emissions from the use 
of cements and solvents to no more than 1,000 grams per megagram of 
cement or solvent (2 pounds per ton) for each HAP listed in table 16 of 
the proposed rule, and 10,000 grams per megagram of cement or solvent 
(20 pounds per ton) for each HAP not listed in table 16; or, (2) 
existing and new affected sources may limit their total HAP emissions 
on a mass of total HAP per mass of rubber processed into tires. 
Specifically, if you own or operate an existing or new facility 
producing rubber tires, you must reduce the affected source emissions 
of HAP arising from cementing or solvent application to less than 0.024 
grams per megagram (0.00005 pounds per ton) of rubber processed into 
tires.
    The tire production standard options (options 1 and 2) are emission 
limitations. The emission limitation in option 1 is based on the 
emissions projected if sources used only cements and solvents 
containing 0.1 mass percent of selected HAP (see table 16 in the 
proposed rule) and 1.0 mass percent for all other HAP. The projected 
emissions assume 100 percent of these HAP are emitted. The proposed 
rule provides three alternatives for showing compliance with the 
limitations in option 1:
     Use only cements and solvents that as purchased contain no 
more HAP than allowed by the specified emission limitations;
     Use cements and solvents such that the monthly average HAP 
emissions meet the specified emission limitations; or
     Use control devices to reduce HAP emissions such that the 
monthly average HAP emissions meet the specified emission limitations.
    Option 2 provides the emission limitation corresponding to the 
emissions of total pounds of HAP (mass emitted) on a mass of rubber 
processed into tires (tons) over a monthly period. In other words, the 
emission standard is a monthly emission factor limitation associated 
with the production of tires. For each monthly period under option 2, 
you would be required to meet an emission limitation of 0.024 grams per 
megagram (0.00005 pounds per ton) of rubber processed into tires. 
Whereas option 1 limits individual HAP content (and therefore 
emissions), option 2 would limit total HAP content.
    There are two compliance alternatives for meeting option 2, listed 
as follows:
     Use cements and solvents such that the monthly average HAP 
emissions meet the specified emissions limitations; or
     Use control devices to reduce HAP emissions such that the 
monthly average HAP emissions meet the specified emission limitations.
2. Tire Cord Production
    For the tire cord production source subcategory, we are proposing 
that existing major sources meet a 280 grams per megagram fabric 
processed (0.56 pounds per ton fabric processed) HAP emission limit. 
For new major sources, we are proposing a HAP emission limit of 220 
grams per megagram fabric processed (0.43 pounds per ton fabric 
processed).
    In order to meet the proposed emission limitations, we are 
proposing that you meet one of the following two compliance 
alternatives: (1) Use coating solutions such that the monthly average 
HAP emissions do not exceed the applicable emission limit; or (2) use a 
control device to reduce HAP emissions such that the monthly average 
HAP emissions do not exceed the applicable emission limitation.
3. Puncture Sealant Application
    For existing sources in the puncture sealant application source 
subcategory, we are proposing that you reduce the total organic HAP 
emissions from all puncture sealant application booths by at least 86 
percent by weight. For new sources, you would have to reduce emissions 
by 95 percent by weight. In addition, you would have to meet specified 
control and capture device operating limits to ensure the continued 
proper operation of the equipment.
    You would have two compliance alternatives in meeting the proposed 
standards. The first is an overall control efficiency alternative. To 
comply with this alternative, you would use an emissions capture system 
and control device and demonstrate that the application booth emissions 
meet the specified emission limitations and operating limits. The 
second alternative is based on use of a permanent total enclosure. To 
comply with this alternative, you would use a permanent total enclosure 
that satisfies the Method 204 criteria in 40 CFR part 51 and 
demonstrate that the control device meets the specified operating 
limits and reduces at least 86 percent of emissions for existing 
sources and 95 percent of emissions for new sources.
    Table 2 summarizes the emission limitations for the tire 
production, tire cord production, and puncture sealant application 
affected sources.

           Table 2.--Emission Limitations for Affected Sources
------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Affected sources              Pollutant              Limit a
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Existing, new or              Selected organic HAP  Emissions must not
 reconstructed tire            (See Table 16 of      exceed 1,000 grams
 production facility--Option   proposed rule).       per megagram (2
 1.                                                  pounds per ton) of
                                                     the total cements
                                                     and solvents.

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                              All other organic     Emissions must not
                               HAP.                  exceed 10,000 grams
                                                     per megagram (20
                                                     pounds per ton) of
                                                     the total cements
                                                     and solvents.
Existing, new or              Total organic HAP...  Emissions must not
 reconstructed tire                                  exceed 0.024 grams
 production facility--Option                         per megagram
 2.                                                  (0.00005 pounds per
                                                     ton) of rubber
                                                     processed into
                                                     tires.
Existing tire cord            Organic HAP.........  Emissions must not
 production facility.                                exceed 280 grams
                                                     per megagram (0.56
                                                     pounds per ton) of
                                                     fabric processed.
New or reconstructed tire     Organic HAP.........  Emissions must not
 cord production.                                    exceed 220 grams
                                                     per megagram (0.43
                                                     pounds per ton) of
                                                     fabric processed.
New or reconstructed          Organic HAP.........  Reduce booth
 puncture sealant                                    emissions by at
 application booth.                                  least 95 percent.
Existing puncture sealant     Organic HAP.........  Reduce booth
 application booth.                                  emissions by at
                                                     least 86 percent.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 a Emission limits are expressed as monthly average emission limits
  except for: (1) Tire production affected sources that comply by
  demonstrating that the cements and solvents that they use comply with
  the limit for every purchase; and (2) puncture sealant application
  affected sources must meet the emission reduction limit on a 3-hour
  average.

E. What Are the Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements?

    Under the proposed standards, we require that you demonstrate 
initial compliance with each emission limitation standard that applies 
to you not later than 3 years after the date of publication of the 
final rule in the Federal Register for existing sources, and no later 
than 180 days from the date of initial startup of a new or 
reconstructed source. Existing area sources that subsequently become 
major sources have 3 years from the date they become a major source to 
come into compliance.
1. Tire Production
    If you have not purchased any materials (cements, solvents, 
mixtures, etc.) containing individual HAP above the levels prescribed 
in the HAP constituent emission limitations for tire production, you 
would be required to demonstrate initial compliance by submitting a 
Notification of Compliance Status report with a statement certifying 
that all cements and solvents purchased for use in the production of 
rubber tires meet the composition requirements specified in the 
proposed rule. Although you are not required to submit records to 
substantiate your statement of compliance, you would be required to 
maintain records that demonstrate that you are in compliance with the 
composition requirements of the option 1 emission limitation.
    Alternatively, if you have cements and solvents containing HAP 
above the levels prescribed in the emission limitations for tire 
production but meet the composition requirements specified in the 
proposed rule when you also consider cements and solvents used that do 
not contain HAP, you would be required to demonstrate compliance 
differently. You would be required to demonstrate initial compliance by 
submitting the Notification of Compliance Status report with a 
statement certifying that all cements and solvents as applied in the 
production of rubber tires meet the composition requirements specified 
in the proposed rule for the monthly (30-consecutive-day) period 
immediately preceding the compliance date of this proposed rule. This 
certification must include a list of all cements and solvents and 
mixtures thereof purchased for use for tire production, their 
quantities, and their individual HAP constituent compositions for the 
monthly period.
    If you use materials containing HAP above the levels prescribed in 
the emission limitations for tire production, and you use one or more 
add-on control devices to comply with the proposed rule, you would be 
required to demonstrate initial compliance by submitting the 
Notification of Compliance Status report that includes the information 
outlined in the preceding paragraph, along with a statement certifying 
that your capture systems and control devices are being operated within 
the parameter values established during the required performance 
test(s) for demonstrating compliance with the proposed rule for the 30-
consecutive-day period immediately preceding the compliance date. This 
certification would be required to be accompanied with the performance 
test report(s) and parameter values established during the performance 
test(s) for continuous compliance monitoring.
    If you choose to comply with the emission limitation specified in 
option 2, you would be required to demonstrate initial compliance by 
submitting the Notification of Compliance Status report with a 
statement certifying that the mass of HAP used per mass of rubber 
processed into tires over the monthly (30-consecutive operating day) 
period preceding the compliance date did not exceed the limits 
specified. Your records to demonstrate this certification would, at a 
minimum, include a description of the measures taken (e.g., purchase of 
low-HAP-content solvents or cements), the total amount of cements and 
solvents used, the amount of HAP-containing solvents and cements used, 
and the operational status of any control equipment used in achieving 
some reduction in the HAP emissions.
    Depending on the option and compliance alternative selected, you 
would be required to perform the following tests to support your 
demonstrations of compliance:
     Determine the HAP quantity and concentration of your 
cements and solvents or mixtures thereof using EPA Method 311 or other 
methods approved by the Administrator. If there is a disagreement 
between such information and Method 311 results, then the Method 311 
results will take precedence.
     Perform a material balance on your cements and solvents 
used that accounts for all HAP emissions at the affected source. 
Determine the percent by weight of the individual constituents of the 
total cements and solvents used. Emission points that must be included 
in the material balance include, but are not be limited to, bulk 
storage tanks, mixing facilities, points of use in tire

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manufacturing, general facility vents, air pollution control devices, 
wastewater fugitive emissions, research and development area vents, and 
warehouse storage vents.
     If option 2 is used, determine the quantity of rubber 
processed into tires by accounting for the total mass of rubber that 
enters the tire component production processes.
     For option 2, calculate the material balance and emission 
factor for your HAP emissions (mass HAP emitted per mass rubber 
processed into tires) and your monthly HAP emissions average. When 
performing material balances to demonstrate compliance, if the storage 
of materials, exhaust, or the wastewater from more than one affected 
source are combined at the point where control systems are applied, any 
credit for emissions reductions needs to be prorated among the affected 
sources based on the ratio of their contribution to the uncontrolled 
emissions.
     Calculate your HAP emissions rate for the monthly 
operating period immediately preceding the compliance date.
2. Tire Cord Production
    To demonstrate initial compliance with the proposed standards for 
tire cord production affected sources, you would be required to submit 
a Notification of Compliance Status report with a statement certifying 
that for the monthly (30-consecutive operating day) period immediately 
preceding the compliance date of this proposed rule, your affected 
sources met the emission limitations specified in the proposed rule. 
You would be required to perform the following tests to support your 
demonstration:
     Determine the HAP quantity and concentration of your 
coating mixture using EPA Method 311 or other methods approved by the 
Administrator. If there is a disagreement between such information and 
Method 311 results, then the Method 311 results will take precedence.
     Perform a material balance on your coating mixture use 
that accounts for all HAP emissions from all emission points located at 
your facility. Emission points that must be included in the material 
balance include, but are not be limited to, bulk storage tanks, mixing 
facilities, points of use, general facility vents, air pollution 
control devices, wastewater, research and development areas, and 
warehouse storage vents. When performing material balances to 
demonstrate compliance, if the storage of materials, exhaust, or the 
wastewater from more than one affected source are combined at the point 
where control systems are applied, any credit for emissions reductions 
needs to be prorated among the affected sources based on the ratio of 
their contribution to the uncontrolled emissions.
     Determine your quantity of fabric processed by accounting 
for the total mass of fabric that enters the fabric treating process.
     Calculate your HAP emissions (mass HAP emitted per mass 
fabric processed) and your monthly HAP emissions average.
     Calculate your average HAP emissions rate for the monthly 
period immediately preceding the compliance date.
3. Puncture Sealant Application
    To demonstrate compliance with the puncture sealant application 
standard, you must demonstrate compliance in one of two ways. First, 
you may choose to demonstrate the overall control efficiency of your 
emissions reductions system. In this case, you would demonstrate that 
the emissions capture system efficiency multiplied by the control 
device efficiency meets the applicable emissions limitation for the 
application booth emissions, and that your equipment meets the 
specified operating limits. You would demonstrate these efficiencies by 
conducting a performance test of the capture system and control device 
to determine their individual efficiencies. You would also establish 
operating parameters that you would subsequently monitor to demonstrate 
continuous compliance with the operating limits.
    Alternatively, you could use a permanent total enclosure that 
satisfies the Method 204 criteria in 40 CFR part 51. Use of a permanent 
total enclosure certifies 100 percent capture. Then, you would 
demonstrate that the control device reduces at least 86 percent of 
emissions for existing sources and 95 percent of emissions for new or 
reconstructed sources and meets the specified operating limits. As 
above, you would demonstrate the control device efficiency by 
conducting a performance test. You would also establish operating 
parameters that you would subsequently monitor to demonstrate 
compliance with the operating limits.

F. What Are the Continuous Compliance Provisions?

    The proposed standards require that you demonstrate continuous 
compliance with each emission limitation that applies to you. For the 
tire production, tire cord production, and puncture sealant application 
source subcategories, you would be required to demonstrate continuous 
compliance by monitoring each of the following as applicable to the 
compliance plan of the affected source, in some instances, on a daily 
basis:
     Amounts of cements and solvents or coating mixtures used;
     HAP content of the cements and solvents or coating 
mixtures;
     Amount of fabric processed at tire cord production 
facilities;
     Amount of rubber processed into tires at tire production 
facilities; and
     Any add-on control equipment parameter values.
    The monitoring data would be used to calculate the monthly average 
limits. In the proposed rule, we have provided the necessary algorithms 
for calculating the monthly averages.

G. What Are the Notification, Recordkeeping, and Reporting 
Requirements?

    We have incorporated most of the requirements of the NESHAP General 
Provisions (40 CFR part 63, subpart A) into the proposed rule. 
Exceptions have been specified, as relevant.
    You would be required to submit the following notifications and 
reports:
     An Initial Notification within 120 days after the 
effective date of the promulgated standards for existing sources and 
within 120 days after the date of initial startup for new and 
reconstructed sources.
     If you are required to conduct a performance test, you 
would be required to submit a Notification of Intent to conduct a 
performance test at least 60 calendar days before the performance test 
is scheduled to begin.
     If you have conducted a performance test to meet the 
requirements of this proposed rule, you would be required to submit a 
Notification of Compliance Status report that includes the performance 
test report. This report would be submitted before the close of 
business on the 60th calendar day following the completion of the 
performance test.
     A compliance report that either contains a statement that 
there were no deviations from the emission limitations and operating 
limits (if applicable) during the reporting period or that reports any 
deviations from the emission limitations. This report would be 
submitted semiannually except where a tire production affected facility 
has demonstrated compliance with the HAP-constituent emission 
limitation by purchasing and using only complying materials. In this 
case, the semiannual report will be replaced with an annual report.

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     A periodic report is required every 6 months if a change 
occurs at the affected facility, or within the process that affects the 
compliance status, or that such change would have resulted in a report 
in the Initial Notification.
    You would be required to maintain records for at least 5 years from 
the date of each record. You must retain the records onsite for at 
least the first 2 years but may retain the records offsite for the 
remaining 3 years. In addition to the general recordkeeping 
requirements of the General Provisions, you would be required to keep 
the following records:
     A copy of each notification and report that you submitted 
to comply with the proposed rule, including documentation supporting 
the Initial Notification or Notification of Compliance Status reports 
that you submitted.
     Records of performance tests and performance evaluations.
     For all processes that use cements and solvents in the 
manufacture of tires, you would be required to keep a daily record of 
the composition of all cements and solvents used and a monthly record 
of the quantity of cements and solvents used, as well as the mass 
weight of rubber processed into tires for tire production.
     For each air pollution control device (e.g., thermal 
oxidizer) associated with a process or processes that use cements and 
solvents in the production of tires, you would be required to keep a 
daily record of the mass percent of HAP in cements and solvents used, 
and a daily record of parameter values that indicate proper operation 
of the control device as determined during the performance tests.
     For each process or facility that produces tire cord, you 
would be required to keep a daily record of the mass of HAP in all 
coating mixtures used, the mass of HAP in coating mixtures that are not 
emitted (i.e., controlled by a control device), the mass of fabric 
processed, and a calculated emission factor that indicates your 
emissions on a monthly average.
     For each air pollution control device (e.g., thermal 
oxidizer) associated with a process or facility that produces tire 
cord, you would be required to keep a daily record of the mass of HAP 
in all coating mixtures used, the mass of HAP in coating mixtures that 
are not emitted (i.e., controlled by a control device), the mass of 
fabric processed, a daily record of any parameters, as determined 
during the performance tests, that indicate actual operation of the 
control device, and a calculated emission factor that indicates your 
emissions on a monthly average.
     For each air pollution control device (e.g., carbon 
absorber) associated with a process or facility that applies puncture 
sealant to the interior of finished tires, you would be required to 
keep a daily record of the mass of HAP in all coating mixtures used and 
a daily record of any parameters, as determined during the performance 
tests, that indicate actual operation of the control device.

III. Rationale for Selecting the Proposed Standards

A. How Did We Select the Source Category and Subcategories?

    We listed tire manufacturing as a category of major sources of HAP 
on the initial list of major source categories (63 FR 7155). The 
primary HAP emitted are hexane, toluene, formaldehyde, methanol, and 
styrene. In gathering and evaluating more extensive information on tire 
manufacturing, we determined that tire manufacturing actually includes 
several distinct processes that are sources of HAP, and that some 
operations are often not located at the same site. Specifically, rubber 
compound mixing is a distinct process; however, we found that a 
particular facility only mixed rubber for later distribution to its 
satellite tire manufacturing facilities. In addition, tire cord 
production is predominantly conducted at facilities not located with 
tire production facilities. On November 8, 1999 (64 FR 63025), we 
revised the source category list to change the name to ``rubber tire 
manufacturing.'' The new name better describes the operations we 
propose to regulate in this source category which includes more than 
just ``tire production.''
    The CAA allows us to define subcategories, or subsets of similar 
emission sources within a source category, if technical differences in 
emissions characteristics, processes, control device applicability, or 
opportunities for pollution prevention exist within the source category 
(57 FR 31567). Specific examples of these differences include the types 
of products, process equipment differences, the type and level of 
emission control, emission sources, and any other factors that would 
affect the MACT determination for a given source category.
    We reviewed and analyzed available information on the rubber tire 
manufacturing industry to determine if subcategorization was warranted. 
We considered information similar to that used in other MACT standard 
subcategorization decisions including:
     Similarity of products produced at different facilities;
     Any variations in the process due to the tire type 
produced;
     Variability of raw or input materials used at different 
facilities;
     Type of equipment used in the process;
     Control device applicability and costs; and
     Pollution prevention opportunities.
    Based on our review, we determined that there are fundamentally 
different processes with differing operations and emissions within the 
rubber tire manufacturing industry that warranted subcategorization. We 
identified four separate operations within the tire manufacturing 
source category that are significant sources of HAP emissions: (1) 
Rubber processing, (2) tire production, (3) tire cord production, and 
(4) puncture sealant application. Rubber processing includes mixing, 
milling, and extrusion rubber compounding operations prior to the 
application of solvents and cements. Tire production emission sources 
are associated with the use of cements and solvents (including 
emissions that result from storage, wastewater, and research and 
development). Tire cord production is infrequently located at a rubber 
tire production facility, and emission sources are associated with the 
coating solutions used to treat the fabric (including emissions that 
result from storage, wastewater, and research and development). 
Puncture sealant application is a separate operation where emissions 
are associated with the mixture that is applied to the inner liner of a 
newly finished tire for the purpose of sealing future punctures. The 
mixture contains solvent constituents, rubber, and process oils. We 
have prepared a memorandum supporting this subcategorization that you 
can obtain from the docket for this proposed rulemaking.

B. How Did We Select the Affected Sources?

    The affected source comprises the emission points to which a 
standard applies for a source category or subcategory. As discussed in 
section II.C, an affected source is a stationary source, group of 
stationary sources, or part of a stationary source regulated by the 
NESHAP. When selecting the affected source for a source category or 
subcategory, we need to select the HAP emission sources that will make 
up the affected source. Our rationale for the selection of the affected 
sources within the tire production, tire cord production, and puncture 
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application source subcategories is presented in the following 
paragraphs.
1. Rubber Processing
    As described in earlier sections, emissions from the rubber 
processing source subcategory occur from the operations where rubber is 
being mixed and prepared, before it is processed into components of 
rubber tires, and before cements and solvents are applied.
2. Tire Production
    As noted above, emissions from the tire production source 
subcategory are generally associated with the operations following 
rubber processing that involve the use of cements and solvents to 
assemble the tire.
    Emissions from cements and solvents use over the past 20 years in 
tire production operations have been significantly reduced. The EPA 
data base for 1996 HAP emissions estimates that 1,280 Mg/yr (1,411 
tons/yr) of organic HAP are emitted from tire production operations due 
to the use of cements and solvents. Though no hard data have been 
gathered, the industry estimates that this amount may be half the 1970-
1980 levels of emissions. Reductions in organic HAP emissions leading 
up to our 1996 data base have been gained by the industry through 
reducing or eliminating the amount of cements and solvents used, or by 
reformulating the cements and solvents to reduce or eliminate their 
volatile organic compounds (VOC), including HAP content.
    For example, tread-end cementing is estimated to use approximately 
383 Mg/yr (422 tons/yr) of cements and solvents or about 30 percent of 
the total cements and solvents used in the rubber tire production 
industry. An analysis of the information submitted by RMA, and the 
information collected during EPA site evaluations, indicated that 
several facilities use cements and mixtures containing no reportable 
quantity of HAP. In contrast, the use of add-on pollution control 
devices to control emissions from cements and solvents use is atypical. 
Of the 41 reporting facilities in RMA's survey, a total of seven used 
control devices directed toward HAP organic emissions from cementing 
and solvent operations. Therefore, based on current and historic 
emissions control practices at tire production sources, we concluded 
that, although emissions are controllable using add-on control devices, 
the prevalent means of emissions control is the use of air pollution 
prevention measures. In selecting the affected source, we considered 
this controllability of emissions as a key criterion.
    We also considered the potential impact of reconstruction when 
selecting the affected source for tire production. We do not believe it 
is appropriate to require a facility to meet new source standards 
because it reconstructs one small process, such as replacing one tire 
building station, especially when such replacement in itself would not 
significantly affect emissions from the facility. Therefore, we 
selected the tire production affected source to be the collection of 
all processes that use cements and solvents located at a rubber tire 
manufacturing facility. This definition of affected source includes all 
operations within the facility where cements and solvents are used. As 
a result, reconstruction, which is defined in 40 CFR 63.2, will be 
determined by looking at the capital costs for replacing the entire 
affected source. Modifications to individual processes or operations 
should be less likely to trigger treatment as a reconstructed source.
3. Tire Cord Production
    As described later in this preamble, emissions from tire cord 
production can be controlled by add-on control devices, pollution 
prevention measures, or a combination of these two. Although some add-
on control devices are used and will continue to be used at tire cord 
production processes, emissions reductions can be achieved by reducing 
the VOC (including HAP) content in the coating solutions or eliminating 
the emissions of VOC (including HAP) through process changes and 
substitution of materials.
    Tire cord production facilities may have several different 
production lines and may produce several different types of tire cord 
in one facility. Although the coating solutions differ depending on the 
types of cord being produced, they are basically the same solution, 
consisting of a mixture of resorcinol, formaldehyde, and latex, with 
some changes in the formulation that are considered proprietary among 
tire cord producers.
    Process changes and material substitutions, though not as common as 
they are for operations using cements and solvents in tire production, 
are being pursued as a way of controlling HAP emissions from tire cord 
operations. Despite these efforts, however, we believe emissions from 
tire cord sources will continue to be controlled at least in part using 
add-on control devices. In selecting the affected source, we considered 
this choice of controllability of emissions as a key criterion. 
Therefore, the standard reflects the alternative to address emissions 
reductions through traditional add-on control or reformulation or 
elimination of HAP in the coating solutions used to treat tire cord 
fabric.
    In selecting the affected source for the tire cord subcategory, we 
also considered the need for flexibility at the facility to modify 
operations without triggering treatment as a reconstructed source. As 
with the tire production affected source, we did not believe it was 
appropriate to cause a facility to have to meet new source standards 
because it reconstructs one small process, such as replacing one 
component of a particular tire cord production process. Therefore, we 
selected the affected source to be the collection of all processes 
located at any rubber tire manufacturing facility that are engaged in 
the production of tire cord.
4. Puncture Sealant Application
    For the puncture sealant application source subcategory, HAP 
emissions are generated from the application of the puncture sealant 
mixture to the interior of the newly finished tire. The HAP emissions 
come from the solvent constituents used in the mixtures. The 
application takes place within an enclosed application booth. The 
captured air stream is passed through a control device such as a carbon 
adsorber. The puncture sealant operation is a distinct operation and 
accounts for approximately 15 Mg/yr (17 tons/yr) of actual HAP 
emissions.
    Unlike our other subcategories, the puncture sealant subcategory is 
comprised of a physically definable, lone emission source which is the 
application booth. Therefore, we have designated the emission source as 
the affected source.

C. How Did We Determine the Basis and Level of the Proposed Standards 
for Existing and New Sources?

    In establishing these proposed emission standards, we determined 
the MACT floor for each affected source. We evaluated add-on control 
technologies as well as work practices and pollution prevention 
techniques. We obtained data related to operating procedures and 
emissions for the rubber processing, tire production, tire cord 
production, and puncture sealant affected sources through a combination 
of site visits, the RMA surveys (see section I.D.) and discussions with 
the industry. Data from all these sources were considered in the 
selection of emission limits for individual emission points at rubber 
tire manufacturing facilities.

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1. Rubber Processing
    We determined that MACT for rubber processing is no control, and, 
therefore, there are no emission limitations or other requirements 
being proposed for the rubber processing affected source. In reaching 
the conclusion that MACT for rubber processing is no control, we first 
evaluated the floor and determined that the floor is no control. There 
are currently no organic emission add-on controls applied to these 
mixing and milling operations in the rubber tire industry. Based on the 
fact that some plants have lower emissions than others, we evaluated 
whether there is a MACT floor based on substitution of lower-HAP 
containing raw materials which could be used in the process. We learned 
that little or no HAP are added to the raw materials used to make the 
rubber compounds. The approximately 829 Mg/yr (914 tons/yr) of HAP 
emissions associated with rubber compound processing result from the 
physical breakdown of polymers during the mixing, and chemical 
reactions that occur when elevated temperatures in mixing and milling 
affect the individual rubber compounds. The rubber compounds used in 
tires must meet certain characteristic properties to ensure attainment 
of certain technical specifications such as high mileage and safety. 
There are no known substitutes for the basic ingredients used to make 
the individual rubber compounds that would result in lower HAP 
emissions. Thus, we concluded that there were no pollution prevention 
controls or procedures to form a basis for the MACT floor.
    We also evaluated the possibility of going beyond the ``no 
control'' MACT floor in controlling the major emissions from the 
compounding and milling process. Specifically, we explored controlling 
the organic HAP emissions from rubber processing with add-on controls 
(i.e., thermal oxidizers). We determined that, although feasible, such 
add-on controls were unreasonably expensive. Therefore, we concluded 
that the control of organic HAP beyond the floor would not be 
reasonable at this time.
2. Tire Production
    Cements and solvents are widely used throughout the rubber tire 
manufacturing industry for many different purposes (see section II.B of 
this preamble for a description). The quantity of cements and solvents 
used annually varies significantly among facilities, from near zero at 
some facilities to nearly 300 tons at others. The emissions reported in 
the RMA survey that comprise our data base reflect the total amount of 
volatile HAP used for the year. In other words, we assume that all of 
the volatile HAP contained in the cements and solvents used were 
emitted.
    Emissions from the use of cements and solvents are controlled 
primarily through pollution prevention measures. These pollution 
prevention measures include reformulation to reduce or eliminate the 
HAP content of cements and solvents, reduction in the quantity of 
cements and solvents used, and elimination of cements and solvents use 
altogether. Some facilities change their process operations, which is 
another form of pollution prevention, to reduce their cementing needs. 
Specifically, they arrange and choreograph their component production 
processes, or time the production of components so that the delivery of 
components to tire building stations occurs within a short enough 
timeframe to avoid film build up on the uncured rubber compound. In 
some cases, component pre-cutting has been changed to on-demand cutting 
at the tire building station, eliminating the need to address film 
build up on the component material. These process changes eliminate the 
need for cements or solvents by ensuring that the rubber compound 
remains tacky and will stick to the other components.
    Add-on control devices are also installed at tire production 
sources to reduce organic emissions from the application of cements and 
solvents, but their installation is sporadic. Typically, a capture 
system at the cement or solvent application area captures the immediate 
evaporation of the volatile HAP and directs the HAP to a thermal 
oxidation unit.
    Because of the varying types and quantities of cements and solvents 
used in tire production, and the fact that emissions generated during 
their use are controlled primarily through pollution prevention 
measures, we believe that a process-by-process MACT floor based on a 
specific control technology would not be reasonable or appropriate for 
this affected source. Therefore, we decided to determine the MACT floor 
broadly to encompass the entire tire production affected source.
    This approach for setting the MACT floor allows rubber tire 
production facilities greater flexibility for complying with the tire 
production standards by allowing facilities to consider total emissions 
from cements and solvents within the affected source rather than on a 
process-by-process basis. It also provides the facility the flexibility 
to mix and match the use of pollution prevention methods and the use of 
add-on control devices to comply with the tire production standard.
    Using a source-wide approach, we developed the MACT floor emission 
standards to reflect an individual HAP content emission limitation. We 
determined the MACT floor for tire production existing sources by 
calculating the average emission limitation achieved by the best 
performing 12 percent of the existing tire production sources for which 
we have data (41 facilities). Twelve percent of 41 is 4.92, so the MACT 
floor for the use of cements and solvents for the tire production 
affected source would be the average emission limitation of the best 
performing five sources.
    In the 1997 RMA survey response, eleven rubber tire production 
facilities reported that they did not have reportable emissions or did 
not use HAP-containing cements and solvents or mixtures thereof in tire 
production. As a result, the average emission limitation of the top 
five facilities would initially appear to be zero HAP emissions. In the 
course of drafting this proposal, however, we discovered that the 
facilities reporting that they did not use HAP-containing cements and 
solvents were relying upon the de minimis reportable quantity 
thresholds for selected HAP (see section I.D. of preamble for 
discussion). We, therefore, interpret the facilities' reported ``zero'' 
HAP emissions from cements and solvents to mean that their cements and 
solvents may contain up to the reportable threshold quantities of HAP.
    The MACT floor for new or reconstructed sources is set at the 
emissions achieved in practice by the best performing similar source. 
As discussed for the existing source MACT floor, several rubber tire 
production facilities reported that they did not have reportable HAP 
emissions from the use of cements and solvents. However, as explained 
above, we interpret the facilities' reported ``zero'' HAP emissions to 
mean that their cements and solvents may contain up to the de minimis 
reportable quantity levels. Thus, the MACT floor is the same for new 
and existing sources.
    We also evaluated the possibility of going ``beyond the MACT 
floor'' for tire production sources. The floors for both existing and 
new sources, although not zero emissions, are very close to zero 
emissions. As a result, we evaluated the feasibility of eliminating all 
HAP emissions from tire production sources as an above-the-floor option 
for both existing and new sources. The estimated HAP emissions 
reductions associated with the tire production MACT floor is 949 Mg/yr 
(1,047 tons/yr). Total

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elimination of all HAP in cements and solvents is estimated to reduce 
emissions by 946 Mg/yr (1,063 tons/yr). We, however, cannot assess the 
achievability of eliminating HAP emissions altogether because we lack 
information on the availability of adequate cements and solvents that 
truly contain no HAP at any concentration. We are seeking supporting 
information regarding an elimination of HAP in tire production by 
soliciting, through this proposal, any information regarding the 
elimination of HAP in cements and solvents used in tire production.
    Based on the analysis described above, the standards for both 
existing and new tire production affected sources are based on the 
floor level of control and are expressed in terms of individual HAP 
content emission limitations. This emission limitation is identified as 
``option 1'' in table 2.
    Table 2 also includes a second emission limitation for tire 
production labeled as ``option 2.'' Option 2 represents a second form 
of emission limitation based on the mass of HAP emitted per mass of 
rubber processed into tires. We have calculated the emission limit in 
option 2 to be at least as stringent as the MACT floor represented by 
option 1. In developing option 2, we concluded that, based on 
information available to us from the industry, there is a range of HAP 
constituents that may be present in the cement and solvent formulations 
but the typical formulation contains three HAP components. Assuming 
three components are used, under option 1, the typical cement/solvent 
formulation would contain approximately 3 percent HAP by weight. Using 
this figure, we calculated an emission limitation that we believe would 
be equivalent to option 1 for the source in the RMA data base with the 
lowest reported ratio of cement and solvent HAP content to rubber 
processed. Specifically, the reported annual HAP content for this 
facility was adjusted assuming a three component formulation (e.g., 800 
pounds of HAP used  x  0.03). As in option 1, we assume all HAP 
contained in the cements and solvents will be emitted. The resulting 
HAP emissions were then divided by annual rubber processed into tires, 
in tons, to achieve the mass of HAP per mass of rubber processed 
limitation.
    We consider option 2 to be at least as stringent as option 1. For 
facilities other than the one used in our calculation, option 2 is 
arguably more stringent than the floor, but these other facilities are 
not forced to meet this limitation since option 1 is available and 
represents the MACT floor. We are interested in comment on the 
reasonableness of this approach in establishing an option that is at 
least as stringent as the MACT floor and on alternative means of 
expressing option 2.
3. Tire Cord Production
    The tire cord production process typically uses an aqueous solution 
containing a mixture of resorcinol, formaldehyde, and latex to coat a 
fabric, usually polyester or nylon. Heat is then used to set the fabric 
and polymerize the coating solution. The exact composition of the 
coating solutions are considered proprietary and vary between 
facilities. The composition of the coating solutions also varies with 
the type of fabric being coated.
    Emissions from the tire cord production affected source are often 
controlled by using pollution prevention measures. These measures 
include replacing non-aqueous coating mixtures with aqueous coating 
mixtures and reducing the amount of HAP in the coating mixtures. Add-on 
control devices, though less common, are also used to reduce organic 
emissions. These control devices, however, are generally only used to 
control HAP emissions from select individual processes within the 
affected source. In fact, within the 12 tire cord production facilities 
there are: 19 dipping operations, only one of which uses an add-on 
control device to control HAP emissions; 18 heater-drying operations, 
only two of which use add-on control devices to control HAP emissions; 
and 19 heat set operations, only four of which use add-on control 
devices to control HAP emissions.
    During our review and analysis of the tire cord production affected 
source, we discovered significant process and operation variations 
among tire cord production facilities. The variations we identified 
include the following:
     When add-on controls are used, organic emissions are 
controlled from different operations of the process, and different 
combinations of processes are controlled;
     HAP emissions reporting is not consistent among facilities 
(i.e., some facilities believe HAP are emitted from one process while 
other facilities believe the HAP are emitted from a different process);
     Equipment is configured differently among facilities to 
produce the same product; and
     There are commonly several process lines within a tire 
cord production facility, each of which may be producing different 
types of tire cord using different coating solutions, and equipment 
dedication, as well as the product lines, vary through the year.
    Because of the varying use of different types of coating solutions, 
the significant process and operation variations among tire cord 
production facilities, and the fact that emissions from tire cord 
production are controlled primarily by using pollution prevention 
measures, we do not believe a process-by-process MACT floor based on a 
specific control technology is reasonable for this industry. Therefore, 
we determined that the MACT floor should be based more broadly to 
encompass the entire tire cord production source subcategory affected 
source. Some of the other reasons we chose to determine the MACT floor 
broadly include the following: (1) It allows tire cord production 
facilities greater flexibility for complying with the standards by 
allowing facilities to consider total emissions from coating operations 
within the entire facility rather than on a process-by-process basis, 
and (2) it allows the facility flexibility to mix and match the use of 
pollution prevention methods and add-on control devices to comply with 
the standard.
    We used HAP annual emissions data and the annual fabric production 
from the tire cord production facility RMA survey data base (see 
section I.D. of this preamble) to calculate an emission rate, in pounds 
HAP emitted per ton of fabric processed, for the entire tire cord 
affected source for each facility. Because there are fewer than 30 
sources manufacturing tire cord, we determined the MACT floor based on 
the average emissions achieved by the best performing five sources. The 
average emission rate was calculated to be 280 grams HAP emitted per 
megagram fabric processed (0.56 pounds HAP emitted per ton fabric 
processed) for existing tire cord production facilities.
    The MACT floor for new sources is based on the emissions reductions 
achieved in practice by the best performing similar source. The best 
performing tire cord production facility has an emission rate of 220 
grams HAP emitted per megagram fabric processed (0.43 pounds HAP 
emitted per ton fabric processed), which equals the new source MACT 
floor for tire cord production.
    We also evaluated going ``beyond the floor'' for the tire cord 
production source subcategory. We did not identify any tire cord 
production facility that has eliminated the use of HAP-bearing coatings 
in their production process. Greater emissions reductions would, 
therefore, likely require the use of add-on control devices. We 
estimated that the average facility cost of achieving the

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MACT for tire cord sources using add-on control devices (e.g., 
regenerative oxidation) would be approximately $70,000 per ton of total 
HAP emissions reductions. The incremental cost effectiveness of using 
add-on control devices to go beyond the floor is expected to be higher. 
Because of these costs we are not proposing to adopt standards that 
require reductions beyond the MACT floor.
4. Puncture Sealant Application
    During the development of this proposed rule, we identified one 
manufacturing plant where tires equipped with puncture sealant are 
manufactured. As discussed previously, the puncture sealant application 
process involves the application of a puncture sealant mixture 
containing solvent constituents, rubber and process oil to the inner 
liner of a tire. Since the puncture sealant application source 
subcategory consists of only one plant, the MACT floor for an existing 
source is the emissions control that is employed at that plant, which 
we believe is represented by an overall control efficiency of 86 
percent.
    The current overall control equipment efficiency at this facility, 
however, is not as efficient as what has been achievable for the type 
of equipment used in other similar capture and control systems for 
volatile organic emission sources. A new source puncture sealant 
application affected facility would have to meet a more stringent 
control equipment requirement reflecting a demonstrated and achievable 
capture and control system commonly applied in volatile organic 
emission control. The overall control efficiency for new sources is 95 
percent based on the use of a permanent total enclosure and a properly 
sized and operated control device, such as a carbon adsorber.
    We evaluated the feasibility of going ``beyond the floor'' to 
establish MACT for the existing facility but determined, based on a 
review of the data, site evaluations, and input from industry, that it 
would be unreasonable to go ``beyond the floor'' in establishing MACT. 
The puncture sealant mixture formulation serves a specific market niche 
for consumers who want a relatively low-cost tire that is resistant to 
road hazards. Reformulation of the mixtures would be an impractical 
above-the-floor option because no alternative formulations have been 
identified that can provide the desired sealant capability. Requiring 
add-on controls in addition to or in place of the use of the existing 
carbon adsorption system on the single application booth would result 
in an additional estimated annual reduction of 0.5 tons of HAP. Thermal 
oxidation (incineration) is a viable control for the one existing 
facility; however, the incremental costs of requiring the existing 
facility to remove the current carbon adsorber and replace it with a 
more efficient control system such as a thermal oxidation unit are 
unreasonable considering the incremental emissions reductions that 
would be achieved (approximately $28,500 per ton per year).

D. How Did We Select the Format of the Standards?

1. Tire Production
    We are proposing mass emission limitations in the form of two 
options for the tire production source subcategory. Option 1 is 
expressed as a mass emission limit based on the HAP content of cements 
and solvents. This option limits the level of any individual HAP 
constituent in cements and solvents used in the tire production source. 
Option 2 is a total HAP mass emission limit based the tons of rubber 
processed. We believe that both of these options are appropriate for 
the following reasons.
    First, these formats are consistent with the data base and approach 
used to derive them. They are also consistent with the approaches used 
by the industry to report emissions. In proposing these standards, we 
recognize that 11 individual facilities have eliminated or reformulated 
their cements and solvents to either eliminate HAP or significantly 
reduce their use in tire production. We further recognize that 
reformulation and elimination of cements and solvents have resulted in 
greater HAP emissions reductions than the use of add-on control 
devices. As a result, we believe that both the individual HAP 
constituent limitation, as well as the total mass HAP per mass rubber 
processed limitation, encourage further pollution prevention 
initiatives in the rubber tire production industry.
2. Tire Cord Production
    For tire cord production facilities, the standard chosen is a 
production-based standard expressed in units of mass of HAP emitted per 
mass of fabric processed. Therefore, we chose a production-based format 
in order to ensure that all regulated sources, even those with variable 
processes, would meet uniform standards. A production-based format also 
enables control techniques based on pollution prevention. In this case, 
we know a production-based emission standard is workable for tire cord 
production because sources are already complying with the proposed 
emission standard and currently use mass balance methods to measure 
emissions.
3. Puncture Sealant Application
    For puncture sealant application, the format of the standards 
proposed is expressed as percent reduction associated with the 
operation of a capture system and control device. Only one U.S.-based 
puncture sealant application affected source has been identified. 
Information and data supplied by the one affected source indicate that 
the puncture sealant operation is conducted within a puncture sealant 
application booth, and that emissions from the total enclosure are 
vented to a carbon adsorption control device. As explained in section 
III.B, information from the affected source indicates that other 
pollution prevention techniques such as reformulation of the puncture 
sealant mixture do not appear achievable. Therefore, a percent 
reduction standard was selected to reflect the operation of the source.

E. How Did We Select the Compliance, Monitoring, Recordkeeping, and 
Reporting Requirements?

    We selected the compliance, monitoring, recordkeeping, and 
reporting requirements that would best demonstrate and document 
compliance with the proposed standards. The proposed procedures and 
methods have been used for similar sources and emission limit formats.
    If you comply with the tire production emission limitation in 
option 1 by purchasing and using cements and solvents that comply with 
the limits, your recordkeeping and reporting are limited to using 
purchase records. You may also qualify for annual instead of semiannual 
compliance reports. You can choose this compliance alternative later 
even if you initially use one of the monthly averaging approaches to 
comply.

F. What Is the Relationship of This Subpart to New Source Performance 
Standards (NSPS) for the Rubber Tire Manufacturing Industry?

    The NSPS (40 CFR part 60, subpart BBB) regulate the volatile 
organic emissions from new tire manufacturing sources constructed after 
January 20, 1983. For purposes of the NSPS, the term ``tires'' is 
defined as any agricultural, airplane, industrial, mobile home, light 
duty truck and/or passenger vehicle tire that has a bead diameter less 
than or equal to 0.5 meter (19.7 inches), a cross section dimension 
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equal to 0.325 meter (12.8 inches), and that is mass produced in an 
assembly line. The proposed subpart XXXX would encompass these tires as 
well as any other tire manufacturing operation that falls within the 
affected source definition. This proposed subpart would only supercede 
the compliance requirements of the NSPS where the MACT is more 
stringent than the applicable NSPS.
    The NSPS limit monthly volatile organic emissions for specific 
processes within the affected facility. In general terms, the VOC 
emissions for under-tread cementing, sidewall cementing, tread-end 
cementing, bead cementing, green tire spray and two specific 
Michelin operations were established to limit the mass of VOC 
to the atmosphere on a process operation basis. To the extent the VOC 
emissions covered by the NSPS include volatile organic HAP, the 
proposed standards could be more restrictive than the NSPS. Tire 
manufacturing facilities will, therefore, need to consider the 
requirements of both today's proposed rule, once finalized, and the 
NSPS.
    The NSPS compliance period (emission standard demonstration period) 
is a monthly time period. The proposed standard incorporates an 
emission cap as well as a mass of emission per tire, or average 
emission per tire, during the month. For the NSPS, compliance is 
determined by adding up the usage of VOC and determining the total 
evaporated to the atmosphere and/or the average mass emission of VOC on 
a per tire basis for each affected process specified in the NSPS. The 
proposed NESHAP compliance period has been established to minimize the 
restructuring of the monitoring and recordkeeping requirements for the 
NSPS compliance determination period. Specifically, the proposed 
standard averaging period is a monthly average on a facilitywide basis.
    The add-on control monitoring provisions of the NSPS and the 
proposed subpart are not inconsistent. Where the NSPS call for certain 
parameters to be monitored for control equipment, the NESHAP and the 
General Provisions to 40 CFR part 63 also call for the establishment of 
these parameters to the extent that add-on controls are used in the 
compliance plan for the affected source.

IV. Summary of Environmental, Energy, and Economic Impacts

A. What Are the Air Quality Impacts?

    We estimate that the proposed rule would eliminate approximately 
983 Mg/yr (1,084 tons/yr) (52 percent) of the baseline annual HAP 
emissions from this industry.
    For the tire production source subcategory, we have estimated that 
the proposed standards would reduce HAP emissions by approximately 949 
Mg/yr (1,047 tons/yr). For the tire cord production source subcategory, 
we have estimated that the proposed standards would reduce HAP 
emissions by approximately 34 Mg/yr (37 tons/yr). We have also 
estimated that the proposed standards for tire cord production would 
reduce emissions of VOC by the same amount.
    For the one existing puncture sealant application source, we are 
not requiring different emissions control than what is currently done. 
Therefore, the proposed standards would not reduce HAP or other 
emissions from baseline emissions.

B. What Are the Cost Impacts?

    Actual compliance costs will depend on each source's existing 
equipment and the modifications they make to comply with the proposed 
standards. Table 3 shows the total annual costs for affected sources to 
comply with the proposed standards. These costs include the estimated 
costs of reformulating cements, solvents, and coatings or installing of 
add-on control devices, as well as monitoring, reporting, and 
recordkeeping costs.

    Table 3.--Total Costs of the Rubber Tire Manufacturing MACT for Tire Production, Tire Cord Production, and
                                          Puncture Sealant Application
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                                                                                                     Puncture
                              Cost                                     Tire          Tire cord        sealant
                                                                    production                      application
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\a\-----
Total nationwide control costs..................................     $21,359,000      $2,477,000              $0
Total annual monitoring costs...................................       1,143,000         184,000               0
Annual average recordkeeping and reporting costs................         579,000         102,000               0
Nationwide annual costs.........................................      23,081,000       2,763,000               0
Total nationwide costs..........................................  ..............  ..............     25,844,000
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\a\ Puncture sealant monitoring and reporting recordkeeping costs are included in the tire production costs.

C. What Are the Economic Impacts?

    The economic impact analysis (EIA) provides an estimate of the 
anticipated regulatory impacts of the NESHAP for Rubber Tire 
Manufacturing. The information collected for this proposed rule from 
rubber tire manufacturers indicates that there are 14 manufacturers 
with 43 facilities that are potentially affected. States with the 
largest concentration of facilities are Alabama, Illinois, North 
Carolina, South Carolina and Ohio. None of the facilities manufacturing 
rubber tires are owned by companies that are classified as small 
businesses.
    In general, the economic impacts of this proposed rule are expected 
to be minimal. A market price increase of less than 1 percent, or $0.03 
per tire, is predicted. Domestic producer operating profits are 
projected to decrease by $13.5 million. No rubber tire facility is 
expected to close as a result of this proposed rule. The EIA estimates 
that domestic tire output will decline by 144,000 tires (0.05 percent), 
while imports will increase by 22,000 tires (0.04 percent), resulting 
in a net decline of 122,000 tires, or 0.03 percent. For more 
information on the results of the EIA analysis, refer to the EIA in the 
docket.

D. What Are the Non-Air Health, Environmental, and Energy Impacts?

    The standards proposed for the tire manufacturing and tire cord 
production source subcategories encourage the adoption of pollution 
prevention measures. As a result, we believe that most manufacturers 
will adopt these measures and expect minimal, if any, increases in 
energy consumption, and reductions in water pollution and solid waste.
    The standards proposed for the puncture sealant application source 
subcategory do not impose any requirements above baseline, therefore, 
there would be no non-air health, environmental, and energy impacts

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associated with the implementation of the proposed standards.

V. Solicitation of Comments and Public Participation

    We seek full public participation in arriving at our final 
decisions and encourage comments on all aspects of this proposal from 
all interested parties.

VI. Administrative Requirements

A. Executive Order 12866--Regulatory Planning and Review

    Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), the 
Agency must determine whether the regulatory action is ``significant'' 
and therefore subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) and the requirements of the Executive Order. The Executive Order 
defines ``significant regulatory action'' as one that is likely to 
result in a rule that may:
    (1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or 
adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the 
economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public 
health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or 
communities;
    (2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an 
action taken or planned by another agency;
    (3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, 
user fees, or loan programs, or the rights and obligation of recipients 
thereof; or
    (4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal 
mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in 
the Executive Order.
    Pursuant to the terms of Executive Order 12866, it has been 
determined that this rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' 
because none of the listed criteria apply to this action. Consequently, 
this action was not submitted to OMB for review under Executive Order 
12866.

B. Executive Order 13045--Protection of Children From Environmental 
Health Risks and Safety Risks

    Executive Order 13045, ``Protection of Children from Environmental 
Health Risks and Safety Risks'' (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997) applies 
to any rule that the EPA determines is: (1) ``Economically 
significant'' as defined under Executive Order 12866, and (2) concerns 
an environmental health or safety risk that EPA has reason to believe 
may have a disproportionate effect on children. If the regulatory 
action meets both criteria, the Agency must evaluate the environmental 
health or safety effects of the planned rule on children and explain 
why the planned rule is preferable to other potentially effective and 
reasonable alternatives that we considered.
    This proposed rule is not subject to Executive Order 13045 because 
it is not an economically significant regulatory action as defined by 
Executive Order 12866. In addition, EPA interprets Executive Order 
13045 as applying only to those regulatory actions that are based on 
health and safety risks. This proposed rule is not subject to Executive 
Order 13045 because it is based on technology performance and not on 
health or safety risks.

C. Executive Order 13084--Consultation and Coordination With Indian 
Tribal Governments

    Under Executive Order 13084, Consultation and Coordination with 
Indian Tribal Governments, the EPA may not issue a regulation that is 
not required by statute, that significantly or uniquely affects the 
communities of Indian tribal governments, and that imposes substantial 
direct compliance costs on those communities, unless the Federal 
government provides the funds necessary to pay the direct compliance 
costs incurred by the tribal governments, or EPA consults with those 
governments. If EPA complies by consulting, Executive Order 13084 
requires EPA to provide to OMB, in a separately identified section of 
the preamble to the rule, a description of the extent of EPA's prior 
consultation with representatives of affected tribal governments, a 
summary of the nature of their concerns, and a statement supporting the 
need to issue the regulation. In addition, Executive Order 13084 
requires EPA to develop an effective process permitting elected 
officials and other representatives of Indian tribal governments ``to 
provide meaningful and timely input in the development of regulatory 
policies on matters that significantly or uniquely affect their 
communities.''
    Today's proposed rule is required by section 112(d) of the CAA and 
does not significantly or uniquely affect the communities of tribal 
governments. No tribal governments own or operate a rubber tire 
manufacturing facility. Accordingly, the requirements of section 3(b) 
of Executive Order 13084 do not apply to this rule.

D. Executive Order 13132--Federalism

    Executive Order 13132, entitled ``Federalism'' (64 FR 43255, August 
10, 1999), requires EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure 
``meaningful and timely input by State and local officials in the 
development of regulatory policies that have federalism implications.'' 
Policies that have federalism implications is defined in the Executive 
Order to include regulations that have ``substantial direct effects on 
the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the 
States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the 
various levels of Government.''
    This proposed rule does not have federalism implications. It will 
not have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of Government, 
as specified in Executive Order 13132. The standards apply only to 
rubber tire manufacturers and do not pre-exempt States from adopting 
more stringent standards. Thus, Executive Order 13132 does not apply to 
this proposed rule.
    Although section 6 of Executive Order 13132 does not apply to this 
proposed rule, EPA did consult with State and local officials in 
developing this proposed rule. No concerns were raised by these 
officials during this consultation.
    In the spirit of Executive Order 13132 and consistent with EPA 
policy to promote communications between EPA, State, and local 
governments, EPA specifically solicits comments on this proposed rule 
from State and local officials.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

    Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA), Public 
Law 104-4, establishes requirements for Federal agencies to assess the 
effects of their regulatory actions on State, local, and tribal 
governments and the private sector. Under section 202 of the UMRA, we 
generally must prepare a written statement, including cost-benefit 
analysis, for proposed and final rules with ``Federal mandates'' that 
may result in expenditures to State, local, and tribal governments, in 
the aggregate, or to the private sector, of $100 million or more in any 
1 year. Before promulgating an EPA rule for which a written statement 
is needed, section 205 of the UMRA generally requires us to identify 
and consider a reasonable number of regulatory alternatives and adopt 
the least costly, most cost-effective, or least burdensome alternative 
that achieves the objectives of the rule. The provisions of section 205 
do not apply when they are inconsistent with applicable law. Moreover, 
section 205 allows us to adopt an alternative with other than the

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least costly, most cost-effective, or least burdensome alternative if 
we publish with the final rule an explanation why that alternative was 
not adopted.
    Before we establish any regulatory requirements that may 
significantly or uniquely affect small governments, including tribal 
governments, we must have developed under section 203 of the UMRA a 
small government agency plan. The plan must provide for notifying 
potentially affected small governments, enabling officials of affected 
small governments to have meaningful and timely input in the 
development of our regulatory proposals with significant Federal 
intergovernmental mandates, and informing, educating, and advising 
small governments on compliance with the regulatory requirements.
    We have determined that this proposed rule does not contain a 
Federal mandate that may result in expenditures of $100 million or more 
for State, local, or tribal governments, in the aggregate, or the 
private sector in any 1 year. Thus, today's proposed rule is not 
subject to the requirements of sections 202 and 205 of the UMRA. In 
addition, we have determined that this proposed rule contains no 
regulatory requirements that might significantly or uniquely affect 
small governments because it contains no regulatory requirements that 
apply to such governments or impose obligations upon them. Therefore, 
this proposed rule is not subject to the requirements of section 203 of 
the UMRA.

F. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), as Amended by the Small Business 
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (SBREFA), 5 U.S.C. 601 et 
seq.

    The RFA generally requires an agency to prepare a regulatory 
flexibility analysis of any rule subject to notice and comment 
rulemaking requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act or any 
other statute unless the Agency certifies that the rule will not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 
Small entities include small businesses, small organizations, and small 
governmental jurisdictions.
    For purposes of assessing the impacts of today's proposed rule on 
small entities, small entity is defined as: (1) A small business that 
has fewer than 1,000 employees; (2) a small governmental jurisdiction 
that is a government of a city, county, town, school district or 
special district with a population of less than 50,000; and (3) a small 
organization that is any not-for-profit enterprise which is 
independently owned and operated and is not dominant in its field.
    After considering the economic impacts of today's proposed rule on 
small entities, I certify that this action will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. This 
proposed rule will not impose any requirements on small entities. We 
have determined that none of the 43 facilities expected to be subject 
to the proposed rule are small entities, and that this proposed rule 
would not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small 
entities.

G. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The information collection requirements in this proposed rule have 
been submitted for approval to OMB under the requirements of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. An Information 
Collection Request (ICR) document has been prepared by EPA (ICR No. 
1982.01), and a copy may be obtained from Ms. Sandy Farmer by mail at 
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental 
Information, Collection Strategies Division (2822), 1200 Pennsylvania 
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460, by e-mail at [email protected], or 
by calling (202) 260-2740. A copy may also be downloaded off the 
internet at http://www.epa.goc/icr. The information requirements are 
not effective until OMB approves them.
    The proposed information requirements are based on notifications, 
records, and reports required by the NESHAP General Provisions (40 CFR 
part 63, subpart A), which are mandatory for all operators subject to 
national emission standards. These recordkeeping and reporting 
requirements are specifically authorized under section 114 of the CAA 
(42 U.S.C. 7414). All information submitted to the EPA pursuant to the 
recordkeeping and reporting requirements for which a claim of 
confidentiality is made will be safeguarded according to Agency 
policies in 40 CFR part 2, subpart B.
    The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this 
collection of information (averaged over the first 3 years after the 
effective date of the promulgated rule) is estimated to total 12,766 
labor hours per year at a total annual cost of $680,927. This estimate 
includes notifications, a performance test and report for sources using 
control devices to comply with the regulation, semiannual compliance 
reports, annual compliance certifications, records of cements and 
solvents composition, records of cements and solvents use, records of 
HAP use, and records of any required parameter monitoring.
    The total estimated annual and capital monitoring, inspection, 
reporting and recordkeeping (MIRR) costs for existing and new major 
sources to comply with the proposed standard when an affected source 
opts to comply via the use of add-on control equipment are determined 
based on the estimated capital costs of equipment required for MIRR 
activities. For the rubber tire manufacturing industry, the total 
estimated installed capital costs of this equipment is $2,983,912 for 
existing major sources and $569,558 for new major sources. Annualized 
capital MIRR costs for existing and new major sources to comply with 
the proposed standard through the use of add-on controls were estimated 
to be $1,137,025 and $189,853, respectively.
    The total annual estimated operating and maintenance costs (O&M) 
were calculated based on (1) the estimated storage, filing, 
photocopying, and postage costs for the estimated total annual 
responses associated with the provisions of the rubber tire NESHAP and 
(2) the O&M costs for the equipment required for compliance with this 
standard. The total storage, filing, photocopying, and postage cost per 
response was $19.99, for an annual estimated average of $1,865.
    Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources 
expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or 
provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time 
needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize 
technology and systems for the purpose of collecting, validating, and 
verifying information; process and maintain information and disclose 
and provide information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any 
previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to 
respond to a collection of information; search existing data sources; 
complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or 
otherwise disclose the information.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's 
regulations are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR chapter 15.
    Comments are requested on the EPA's need for this information, the 
accuracy of the burden estimates, and any suggested methods for 
minimizing respondent burden, including through the use of automated 
collection techniques. Send comments on the ICR to the Director, 
Collection Strategies Division (2822), U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency (2136), 1200

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Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460; and to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
725 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20503, marked ``Attention: Desk 
Office for EPA.'' Include the ICR number in any correspondence. Because 
OMB is required to make a decision concerning the ICR between 30 and 60 
days after October 18, 2000, a comment to OMB is best assured of having 
its full effect if OMB receives it by November 17, 2000. The final rule 
will respond to any OMB or public comments on the information 
collection requirements contained in this proposal.

H. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995

    Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement 
Act (NTTAA) of 1995 (Publication L. No. 104-113) (15 U.S.C. 272 note) 
directs EPA to use voluntary consensus standards in their regulatory 
and procurement activities unless to do so would be inconsistent with 
applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards 
are technical standards (e.g., materials specifications, test methods, 
sampling procedures, business practices) developed or adopted by one or 
more voluntary consensus bodies. The NTTAA directs EPA to provide 
Congress, through annual reports to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB), with explanations when an agency does not use available and 
applicable voluntary consensus standards.
    This proposed rulemaking involves technical standards. EPA proposes 
in this rule to use EPA Methods 1, 1a, 2, 2a, 2c, 2d, 2f, 2g, 3, 3a, 
3b, 4, 25, 25a, 204, 204a-f, 311. Consistent with the NTTAA, the EPA 
conducted searches to identify voluntary consensus standards in 
addition to these EPA methods. No voluntary consensus standards were 
identified as applicable to this rule.
    Five consensus standards: ASTM D4827-93, ASTM D4747-87, ASTM D1979-
91, ASTM D3432-89 and ASTM PS9-94 are already incorporated by reference 
(IBR) in EPA Method 311. The search for emissions monitoring procedures 
identified 15 voluntary consensus standards. EPA determined that 11 of 
these 15 standards identified for measuring emissions of the HAPs or 
surrogates subject to emission standards in the proposed rule would not 
be practical due to lack of equivalency, detail, and/or quality 
assurance/quality control requirements. Therefore, we do not propose to 
use these voluntary consensus standards in this proposed rulemaking. 
These 11 standards are shown in Table X, along with the EPA review 
comments.
    Four of the 15 remaining consensus standards identified are under 
development or under EPA review. Therefore, we do not propose to use 
these voluntary consensus standards in this proposed rulemaking. These 
four standards are shown in Table Y, along with the EPA review 
comments.
    For EPA Methods 1a, 2a, 2d, 2f, 2g, 204, and 204a-f, no applicable 
voluntary consensus standards were found at this time. The search and 
review results have been documented and are placed in the docket for 
this proposed rule.
    EPA takes comment on proposed compliance demonstration requirements 
in this rulemaking and specifically invites the public to identify 
potentially-applicable voluntary consensus standards. Commentors should 
also explain why this regulation should adopt these voluntary consensus 
standards in lieu of or in addition to EPA's standards. Emission test 
methods and performance specifications submitted for evaluation should 
be accompanied with a basis for the recommendation, including method 
validation data and the procedure used to validate the candidate method 
(if method other than Method 301, 40 CFR Part 63, Appendix A was used).
    Section 63.5993 of the proposed standard list the EPA testing 
methods and performance standards included in the proposed regulations. 
Most of the standards have been used by States and industry for more 
than 10 years. Nevertheless, the proposal also allows any State or 
source to apply to EPA for permission to use an alternative method in 
place of any of the EPA testing method or performance standards 
specified in this proposed rule.

  Table X.--List of Voluntary Consensus Standards Not Applicable to the
                            Rubber Tire MACT
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                      EPA'S comments on
    Similar EPA standard       Voluntary consensus   voluntary consensus
      reference method              standard              standard
------------------------------------------------------------------------
EPA Methods 1 and 2.........  ISO 9096:1992 (in     Some portions of
                               review 2000)--        this standard
                               Determination of      relate to EPA
                               Concentration and     Methods 1 and 2.
                               Mass Flow Rate of     There is no EPA
                               Particulate Matter    method to compare
                               in Gas Carrying       this to. EPA cannot
                               Ducts--Manual         approve this
                               Gravimetric Method.   standard without
                                                     supporting data.
EPA Methods 1, 2, 2c, 3, 3b,  ASTM D3154-91         Appears to cover
 4.                            (1995)--Standard      EPA's Part 60
                               Method for Average    Methods 1, 2, 2c,
                               Velocity in a Duct    3, 3b, and 4 but
                               (Pitot Tube Method).  lacks in quality
                                                     control and quality
                                                     assurance
                                                     requirements.
EPA Method 2................  ASTM D3464-96--       There is no EPA
                               Standard Test         method to compare
                               Method Average        this to.
                               Velocity in a Duct    Applicability
                               Using a Thermal       specifications are
                               Anemometer.           not clearly defined
                                                     (example: range of
                                                     gas composition, T
                                                     limits). It appears
                                                     to have the correct
                                                     calibration
                                                     procedures and
                                                     specifications, but
                                                     wtihout supporting
                                                     data. Some of the
                                                     variability issues
                                                     were not adequately
                                                     addressed. EPA
                                                     cannot call this
                                                     equivalent to EPA
                                                     Method 2 without
                                                     supporting data.
EPA Method 2................  ISO 10780:1994--      This standard
                               Stationary Source     recommends the use
                               Emissions--Measurem   of L-shaped pitots,
                               ent of Velocity and   although it
                               Volume Flowrate of    contains procedures
                               Gas Streams in        for the use of S-
                               Ducts.                shaped pitots, as
                                                     in EPA Method 2.
                                                     ISO 10780 has good
                                                     detail, but has
                                                     significant
                                                     deficiences, e.g.,
                                                     1) the distance
                                                     between each leg of
                                                     the pitot to its
                                                     face-opening plane
                                                     can be up to 10
                                                     times the external
                                                     tubing diameter vs.
                                                     1.5 times as
                                                     specified in EPA
                                                     Method 2; and 2) no
                                                     direct calibration
                                                     procedures are
                                                     provided for an S-
                                                     shaped pitot.

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EPA Method 2................  ASTM D3796-90         This is a very good
                               (1998)--Standard      detailed procedure
                               Practice for          for calibrating
                               Calibration of Type   Type S pitot tubes,
                               S Pitot Tubes.        but it is not a
                                                     complete method
                                                     alternative to EPA
                                                     Method 2.
EPA Method 3a...............  ASTM D5835-95--       Similar to Methods
                               Standard Practice     3a, 6c, 7e, 10, ALT
                               for Sampling          004, CTM 022. Lacks
                               Stationary Source     in detail and
                               Emissions for         quality assurance/
                               Automated             quality control
                               Determination of      requirements. Very
                               Gas Concentration.    similar to ISO
                                                     10396.
EPA Method 3a...............  CAN/CSA Z223.2-M86    Too general. This
                               (1986)--Method for    standard lacks in
                               the Continuous        detail and quality
                               Measurement of        assurance/quality
                               Oxygen, Carbon        control
                               Dioxide, Carbon       requirements.
                               Monoxide, Sulphur     Appendices with
                               Dioxide, and Oxides   valid quality
                               of Nitrogen in        control information
                               Enclosed Combustion   are not a required
                               Flue Gas Streams.     part of this
                                                     standard.
EPA Method 3a...............  ISO 10396:1993--      Similar to EPA
                               Stationary Source     Methods 3a, 6c, 7e,
                               Emissions: Sampling   10, ALT 004, CTM
                               for the Automated     022. Similar to
                               Determination of      ASTM D5835. Lacks
                               Gas Concentrations.   in detail and
                                                     quality assurance/
                                                     quality control
                                                     requirements.
EPA Method 4................  ASTM E337-84          This will only cover
                               (Reapproved 1996)--   a small portion of
                               Standard Test         what is acceptable
                               Method for            for EPA Method 4.
                               Measuring Humidity
                               with a Psychrometer
                               (the Measurement of
                               Wet- and Dry- Bulb
                               Temperatures).
EPA Method 25a..............  EN 12619 (1999)--     This standard is
                               Stationary Source     limited because it
                               Emissions--Determin   doesn't apply to
                               ation of the Mass     solvent-using
                               Concentration of      processes vapors or
                               Total Gaseous         concentrations >40
                               Organic Carbon at     ppm carbon.
                               Low Concentrations    Specifications for
                               in Flue Gases--       probe temperature
                               Continuous Flame      are only 20 deg.C
                               Ionization Detector   above flue gas as
                               Method.               compared to EPA
                                                     Method 25a which
                                                     specifies greater
                                                     than or equal to
                                                     110 deg.C.
EPA Method 311..............  ASTM D3271--87        This standard is not
                               (1993)--Standard      an acceptable
                               Practice for Direct   alternative to EPA
                               Injection of          Method 311. Section
                               Solvent-Reducible     1.2 under scope
                               Paints into a Gas     reads ``This
                               Chromatograph for     practice is not
                               Solvent Analysis.     designed to be
                                                     quantitative.'' The
                                                     purpose of EPA
                                                     Method 311 is to
                                                     quantitatively
                                                     measure HAP's in
                                                     coatings.
------------------------------------------------------------------------


 Table Y.--List of Voluntary Consensus Standards Not Final and/or Under
                   EPA Review for the Rubber Tire MACT
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                       EPA's comments on
 Similar EPA standard reference        Voluntary           voluntary
             method               consensus standard  consensus standard
------------------------------------------------------------------------
EPA Method 2....................  ASME/BSR MFC 12M--  Standard likely in
                                   Flow in Closed      development at
                                   Conduits Using      the time the
                                   Multiport           search was
                                   Averaging Pitot     completed.
                                   Primary
                                   Flowmeters.
EPA Method 2 (possibly 1).......  ASME/BSR MFC 13M--  Under development
                                   Flow Measurement    when search was
                                   by Velocity         completed.
                                   Traverse.           Possibly similar
                                                       to EPA Methods 1
                                                       and 2.
EPA Method 3a...................  ISO/DIS 12039--     Under development
                                   Stationary Source   when search was
                                   Emissions--Determ   completed.
                                   ination of Carbon   Possibly similar
                                   Monoxide, Carbon    to EPA Method 3a
                                   Dioxide, and        and 10.
                                   Oxygen--Automated
                                   Methods.
EPA Methods 25, 25a.............  ISO/FDIS 14965--    Under development
                                   Air Quality--       when search was
                                   Determination of    completed.
                                   Total Nonmethane    Possible
                                   Organic             improvement of
                                   Compounds--Cryoge   EPA Method 25a,
                                   nic                 but will not
                                   Preconcentration    cover all aspects
                                   and Direct Flame    of EPA Method 25.
                                   Ionization Method.  EPA will review
                                                       the standard when
                                                       it is final.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 63

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Hazardous air 
pollutants, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Rubber tire 
manufacturing, Tire cord production.

    Dated: September 15, 2000.
Carol M. Browner,
Administrator.
    For the reasons stated in the preamble, title 40, chapter I, part 
63, of the Code of the Federal Regulations is proposed to be 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.

    2. Part 63 is amended by adding subpart XXXX to read as follows:

Subpart XXXX--National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air 
Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing

Sec.

What This Subpart Covers

63.5980  What is the purpose of this subpart?
63.5981  Am I subject to this subpart?
63.5982  What parts of my facility does this subpart cover?
63.5983  When do I have to comply with this subpart?

Emissions Limitations for Tire Production Affected Sources

63.5984  What emission limitations must I meet for tire production 
affected sources?
63.5985  What are my alternatives for meeting the emission 
limitations for tire production affected sources?

Emission Limitations for Tire Cord Production Affected Sources

63.5986  What emission limitations must I meet for tire cord 
production affected sources?
63.5987  What are my alternatives for meeting the emission 
limitations for tire cord production affected sources?

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Emission Limitations for Puncture Sealant Application Affected Sources

63.5988  What emission limitations must I meet for puncture sealant 
application affected sources?
63.5989  What are my alternatives for meeting the emission 
limitations for puncture sealant application affected sources?

General Compliance Requirements

63.5990  What are my general requirements for complying with this 
subpart?

General Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements

63.5991  By what date must I conduct an initial compliance 
demonstration or performance test?
63.5992  When must I conduct subsequent performance tests?
63.5993  What performance tests and other procedures must I use?

Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements for Tire Production 
Affected Sources

63.5994  How do I conduct tests and procedures for tire production 
affected sources?
63.5995  What are my monitoring installation, operation, and 
maintenance requirements?
63.5996  How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the emission 
limitations for tire production affected sources?

Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements for Tire Cord Production 
Affected Sources

63.5997  How do I conduct tests and procedures for tire cord 
production affected sources?
63.5998  What are my monitoring installation, operation, and 
maintenance requirements?
63.5999  How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the emission 
limitations for tire cord production affected sources?

Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements for Puncture Sealant 
Application Affected Sources

63.6000  How do I conduct tests and procedures for puncture sealant 
application affected sources?
63.6001  What are my monitoring installation, operation, and 
maintenance requirements?
63.6002  How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the emission 
limitations for puncture sealant application affected sources?

Continuous Compliance Requirements for Tire Production Affected Sources

63.6003  How do I monitor and collect data to demonstrate continuous 
compliance with the emission limitations for tire production 
affected sources?
63.6004  How do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the 
emission limitations for tire production affected sources?

Continuous Compliance Requirements for Tire Cord Production Affected 
Sources

63.6005  How do I monitor and collect data to demonstrate continuous 
compliance with the emission limitations for tire cord production 
affected sources?
63.6006  How do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the 
emission limitations for tire cord production affected sources?

Continuous Compliance Requirements for Puncture Sealant Application 
Affected Sources

63.6007  How do I monitor and collect data to demonstrate continuous 
compliance with the emission limitations for puncture sealant 
application affected sources?
63.6008  How do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the 
emission limitations for puncture sealant application affected 
sources?

Notifications, Reports, and Records

63.6009  What notifications must I submit and when?
63.6010  What reports must I submit and when?
63.6011  What records must I keep?
63.6012  In what form and how long must I keep my records?

Other Requirements and Information

63.6013  What parts of the General Provisions apply to me?
63.6014  Who implements and enforces this subpart?
63.6015  What definitions apply to this subpart?

Tables to Subpart XXXX

Table 1 to Subpart XXXX--Emission Limitations for Tire Production 
Affected Sources
Table 2 to Subpart XXXX--Emission Limitations for Tire Cord 
Production Affected Sources
Table 3 to Subpart XXXX--Emission Limitations for Puncture Sealant 
Application Affected Sources
Table 4 to Subpart XXXX--Operating Limits for Puncture Sealant 
Application Control Devices
Table 5 to Subpart XXXX--Requirements for Performance Tests for 
Existing, New, or Reconstructed Affected Sources
Table 6 to Subpart XXXX--Initial Compliance with the Emission 
Limitations for Tire Production Affected Sources
Table 7 to Subpart XXXX--Initial Compliance with the Emission 
Limitations for Tire Cord Production Affected Sources
Table 8 to Subpart XXXX--Initial Compliance with the Emission 
Limitations for Puncture Sealant Application Affected Sources
Table 9 to Subpart XXXX--Minimum Data for Continuous Compliance with 
the Emission Limitations for Tire Production Affected Sources
Table 10 to Subpart XXXX--Continuous Compliance with the Emission 
Limitations for Tire Production Affected Sources
Table 11 to Subpart XXXX--Minimum Data for Continuous Compliance 
with the Emission Limitations for Tire Cord Production Affected 
Sources
Table 12 to Subpart XXXX--Continuous Compliance with the Emission 
Limits for Tire Cord Production Affected Sources
Table 13 to Subpart XXXX--Minimum Data for Continuous Compliance 
with the Emission Limits for Puncture Sealant Application Affected 
Sources
Table 14 to Subpart XXXX--Continuous Compliance with the Emission 
Limits for Puncture Sealant Application Affected Sources
Table 15 to Subpart XXXX--Requirements for Reports
Table 16 to Subpart XXXX--Selected Hazardous Air Pollutants
Table 17 to Subpart XXXX--Applicability of General Provisions to 
Subpart XXXX

Subpart XXXX--National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air 
Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing

What This Subpart Covers


Sec. 63.5980  What is the purpose of this subpart?

    This subpart establishes national emission standards for hazardous 
air pollutants emitted from rubber tire manufacturing. This subpart 
also establishes requirements to demonstrate initial and continuous 
compliance with the emission limitations.


Sec. 63.5981  Am I subject to this subpart?

    You are subject to this subpart if you own or operate a rubber tire 
manufacturing facility that is located at, or is a part of, a major 
source of hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions.
    (a) Rubber tire manufacturing includes the production of rubber 
tires and/or the production of components integral to rubber tires, the 
production of tire cord, and the application of puncture sealant. 
Components of rubber tires include, but are not limited to, rubber 
compounds, sidewalls, tread, tire beads, tire cord and liners. Other 
components often associated with rubber tires but not integral to the 
tire such as wheels, inner tubes, and valve stems are not components of 
rubber tires or tire cord and are not subject to this subpart.
    (b) A major source of HAP emissions is any stationary source or 
group of stationary sources located within a contiguous area and under 
common control that emits or has the potential to emit, considering 
controls, any single HAP at a rate of 9.07 megagrams (10 tons) or more 
per year or any combination of HAP at a rate of 22.68 megagrams (25 
tons) or more per year.

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Sec. 63.5982  What parts of my facility does this subpart cover?

    (a) This subpart applies to each existing, new, or reconstructed 
affected source at facilities engaged in the manufacture of rubber 
tires or their components.
    (b) The affected sources are defined in this section in paragraph 
(b)(1), tire production; paragraph (b)(2) of this section, tire cord 
production; paragraph (b)(3) of this section, puncture sealant 
application; and paragraph (b)(4) of this section, rubber processing.
    (1) The tire production affected source is the collection of all 
processes that use cements and solvents as defined in Sec. 63.6015, 
located at any rubber tire manufacturing facility. It includes, but is 
not limited to: storage and mixing vessels and the transfer equipment 
containing cements and/or solvents; wastewater handling and treatment 
operations; research and development operations; tread end cement 
operations; tire painting operations; ink and finish operations; 
undertread cement operations; general plant cleanup operations; bead 
cementing operations; tire building operations; green tire spray 
operations; extruding to the extent cements and solvents are used; 
cement house operations; marking operations; calendar operations to the 
extent solvents are used; tire stripping operations; tire repair 
operations; slab dip operations; other tire building operations to the 
extent that cements and solvents are used; and balance pad operations.
    (2) The tire cord production affected source is the collection of 
all processes engaged in the production of tire cord. It includes, but 
is not limited to, dipping operations, drying ovens, heat-set ovens, 
bulk storage tanks, mixing facilities, general facility vents, air 
pollution control devices, and warehouse storage vents.
    (3) The puncture sealant application affected source is the 
puncture sealant application booth operation used to apply puncture 
sealant to finished tires.
    (4) The rubber processing affected source is the collection of all 
primary rubber mixing processes (e.g., banburys and associated drop 
mills) and mills that either mix compounds or warm rubber compound 
before the compound is processed into components of rubber tires. The 
mixed rubber compound itself is also included in the rubber processing 
affected source. There are no emission limitations or other 
requirements for the rubber processing affected source.
    (c) An affected source is a new affected source if construction of 
the affected source commenced after October 18, 2000, and it met the 
applicability criteria of Sec. 63.5981 at the time construction 
commenced.
    (d) An affected source is reconstructed if it meets the criteria as 
defined in Sec. 63.2 of subpart A of this part.
    (e) An affected source is existing if it is not new or 
reconstructed.


Sec. 63.5983  When do I have to comply with this subpart?

    (a) If you have a new or reconstructed affected source, except as 
provided in Sec. 63.5982(b)(4), you must comply with this subpart 
according to the requirements in paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this 
section.
    (1) If you start up your affected source before the effective date 
of this subpart, then you must comply with the emission limitations for 
new and reconstructed sources in this subpart no later than the 
effective date of this subpart.
    (2) If you start up your affected source after the effective date 
of this subpart, then you must comply with the emission limitations for 
new and reconstructed sources in this subpart upon startup of your 
affected source.
    (b) If you have an existing affected source, you must comply with 
the emission limitations for existing sources no later than 3 years 
after the effective date of this subpart.
    (c) If you have an area source that increases its emissions or its 
potential to emit such that it becomes a major source of HAP, the 
affected source(s) must be in compliance with existing source emission 
limitations no later than 3 years after the date on which the area 
source became a major source.
    (d) You must meet the notification requirements in Sec. 63.6009 
according to the schedule in Sec. 63.6009 and in subpart A of this 
part. Some of the notifications must be submitted before the date you 
are required to comply with the emission limitations in this subpart.

Emission Limitations for Tire Production Affected Sources


Sec. 63.5984  What emission limitations must I meet for tire production 
affected sources?

    You must meet one of the two emission limitations in Table 1 of 
this subpart that applies to you.


Sec. 63.5985  What are my alternatives for meeting the emission 
limitations for tire production affected sources?

    You must use one of the compliance alternatives in paragraphs (a) 
through (c) of this section to meet either of the emission limitations 
in Sec. 63.5984.
    (a) Purchase alternative. Use only cements and solvents that, as-
purchased, contain no more HAP than allowed by the emission limitations 
in Table 1, option 1 (HAP constituent option 1 only), of this subpart.
    (b) Monthly average alternative, without using an add-on control 
device. Use cements and solvents such that the monthly average HAP 
emissions do not exceed the emission limitations in Table 1 of this 
subpart, option 1 or option 2.
    (c) Monthly average alternative, using an add-on control device. 
Use a control device to reduce HAP emissions such that the monthly 
average HAP emissions do not exceed the emission limitations in Table 1 
of this subpart, option 1 or option 2.

Emission Limitations for Tire Cord Production Affected Sources


Sec. 63.5986  What emission limitations must I meet for tire cord 
production affected sources?

    You must meet each emission limitation in Table 2 of this subpart 
that applies to you.


Sec. 63.5987  What are my alternatives for meeting the emission 
limitations for tire cord production affected sources?

    You must use one of the compliance alternatives in paragraph (a) or 
(b) of this section to meet the emission limitations in Sec. 63.5986.
    (a) Monthly average alternative, without using an add-on control 
device. Use coatings such that the monthly average HAP emissions do not 
exceed the emission limitations in Table 2 of this subpart.
    (b) Monthly average alternative, using an add-on control device. 
Use a control device to reduce HAP emissions such that the monthly 
average HAP emissions do not exceed the emission limitations in Table 2 
of this subpart.

Emission Limitations for Puncture Sealant Application Affected 
Sources


Sec. 63.5988  What emission limitations must I meet for puncture 
sealant application affected sources?

    (a) You must meet each emission limitation in Table 3 of this 
subpart that applies to you.
    (b) If you use an add-on control device to meet the emission 
limitations in Table 3 of this subpart, you must also meet each 
operating limit in Table 4 of this subpart that applies to you.


Sec. 63.5989  What are my alternatives for meeting the emission 
limitations for puncture sealant application affected sources?

    You must use one of the compliance alternatives in paragraph (a) or 
(b) of this section to meet the emission limitations in Sec. 63.5988.
    (a) Overall control efficiency alternative. Use an emissions 
capture

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system and control device and demonstrate that the application booth 
emissions meet the emission limitations in Table 3 of this subpart, and 
the control device and capture system meet the operating limits in 
Table 4 of this subpart.
    (b) Permanent total enclosure and control device efficiency 
alternative. Use a permanent total enclosure that satisfies the Method 
204 criteria in 40 CFR part 51. Demonstrate that the control device 
reduces at least 86 percent of emissions for existing sources and 95 
percent of emissions for new or reconstructed sources. You must also 
show that the control device and capture system meet the operating 
limits in Table 4 of this subpart.

General Compliance Requirements


Sec. 63.5990  What are my general requirements for complying with this 
subpart?

    (a) You must be in compliance with the applicable emission 
limitations specified in Tables 1 through 3 of this subpart at all 
times, including periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction.
    (b) Except as provided in Sec. 63.5982(b)(4), you must always 
operate and maintain your affected source, including air pollution 
control and monitoring equipment, according to the provisions in 
Sec. 63.6(e)(1)(i).
    (c) During the period between the compliance date specified for 
your source in Sec. 63.5983 and the date upon which continuous 
compliance monitoring systems have been installed and validated and any 
applicable operating limits have been set, you must maintain a log 
detailing the operation and maintenance of the process and emission 
control equipment.

General Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements


Sec. 63.5991  By what date must I conduct an initial compliance 
demonstration or performance test?

    (a) If you have a new or reconstructed affected source, you must 
conduct each required initial compliance demonstration or performance 
test within 180 calendar days after the compliance date that is 
specified for your new or reconstructed affected source in 
Sec. 63.5983(a). If you are required to conduct a performance test, you 
must do so according to the provisions of Sec. 63.7(a)(2).
    (b) If you have an existing affected source, you must conduct each 
required initial compliance demonstration or performance test no later 
than the compliance date that is specified for your existing affected 
source in Sec. 63.5983(b). If you are required to conduct a performance 
test, you must do so according to the provisions of Sec. 63.7(a)(2).
    (c) If you commenced construction or reconstruction between October 
18, 2000, and the effective date of this subpart, you must demonstrate 
initial compliance with either the proposed emission limitations or the 
promulgated emission limitations no later than 180 calendar days after 
the effective date of this subpart or within 180 calendar days after 
startup of the source, whichever is later, according to 
Sec. 63.7(a)(2)(ix).


Sec. 63.5992  When must I conduct subsequent performance tests?

    If you use a control system (add-on control device and capture 
system) to meet the emission limitations, you must also conduct a 
performance test at least once per year following your initial 
compliance demonstration to verify control system performance and 
reestablish operating parameters for control systems used to comply 
with the emissions limitations for tire production and tire cord 
production, and to verify control system performance and reestablish 
operating limits for control systems used to comply with the emissions 
limitations and operating limits for puncture sealant application.


Sec. 63.5993  What performance tests and other procedures must I use?

    (a) If you use a control system to meet the emission limitations, 
you must conduct each performance test in Table 5 of this subpart that 
applies to you.
    (b) Each performance test must be conducted according to the 
requirements in Sec. 63.7(e)(1) and under the specific conditions 
specified in Table 5 of this subpart.
    (c) You may not conduct performance tests during periods of 
startup, shutdown, or malfunction, as specified in Sec. 63.7(e)(1).
    (d) You must conduct three separate test runs for each performance 
test required in this section, as specified in Sec. 63.7(e)(1), unless 
otherwise specified in the test method. Each test run must last at 
least 1 hour.
    (e) If you are complying with the emission limitations using a 
control system, you must also conduct performance tests according to 
the requirements in paragraphs (e)(1) through (3) of this section as 
they apply to you.
    (1) Capture efficiency by permanent or temporary total enclosure. 
Determine the capture efficiency (CE) of a capture system by using one 
of the procedures in Table 5 of this subpart.
    (2) Capture efficiency by an alternative method. As an alternative 
to constructing a permanent or temporary total enclosure, you may 
determine the capture efficiency using any capture efficiency protocol 
and test methods if the data satisfy the criteria of either the Data 
Quality Objective or the Lower Confidence Limit approach in appendix A 
to subpart KK of this part.
    (3) Efficiency of an add-on control device. Use Table 5 of this 
subpart to select the test methods for determining the efficiency of an 
add-on control device.

Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements for Tire Production 
Affected Sources


Sec. 63.5994  How do I conduct tests and procedures for tire production 
affected sources?

    (a) Methods to determine the mass percent of each HAP in cements 
and solvents. You must obtain the following information from the in-
house collection of information or from manufacturers or suppliers, as 
appropriate. Use one of the methods specified in paragraph (a)(1) or 
(2) of this section.
    (1) Method 311 (appendix A of this part). Use Method 311 to 
determine the mass percent organic HAP in cements and solvents.
    (2) Alternative test method. Instead of using Method 311, you may 
use an alternative test method once we have approved it. See 
Sec. 63.7(f) for the procedure you must follow to submit an alternative 
test method to us for approval.
    (b) Methods to demonstrate compliance with the HAP constituent 
emission limitations in Table 1 of this subpart (option 1). Use the 
method in paragraph (b)(1) of this section to demonstrate initial and 
continuous compliance with the applicable emission limitations for tire 
production affected sources using the compliance alternative described 
in Sec. 63.5985(a), purchase alternative. Use the equations in 
paragraphs (b)(2) through (4) of this section to demonstrate initial 
and continuous compliance with the emission limitations for tire 
production affected sources using the monthly average compliance 
alternatives described in Sec. 63.5985(b) and (c).
    (1) Determine the mass percent of each HAP in each cement and 
solvent according to the procedures in paragraph (a) of this section.
    (2) Use Equation 1 of this section to calculate the daily HAP 
emission rate when complying by using cements and solvents without 
using an add-on control device such that the monthly average HAP 
emissions do not exceed

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the HAP constituent emission limits in Table 1 of this subpart (option 
1).
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP18OC00.000

Where:

Eday = mass of the specific HAP emitted per total mass 
cements and solvents from all cements and solvents used in tire 
production in the day, grams per megagram.
HAPi = mass percent of the specific HAP, as-purchased, in 
cement and solvent i, determined in accordance with paragraph (a) of 
this section.
TMASSi = total mass of cement and solvent i used in the day, 
grams.
n = number of cements and solvents used in the day.

    (3) Use Equation 2 of this section to calculate the daily HAP 
emission rate when complying by using a control device to reduce HAP 
emissions such that the monthly average HAP emissions do not exceed the 
HAP constituent emission limits in Table 1 of this subpart (option 1).
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP18OC00.001

Where:

Eday = mass of the specific HAP emitted per total mass 
cements and solvents used in tire production in the day, grams per 
megagram.
HAPi = mass percent of the specific HAP in cement and 
solvent i, as purchased, determined in accordance with paragraph (a) of 
this section for cements and solvents used in the day in processes that 
are not routed to a control device.
TMASSi = total mass of cement and solvent i used in the day 
in processes that are not routed to a control device, gram.
n = number of cements and solvents used in the day in processes that 
are not routed to a control device.
HAPj = mass percent of the specific HAP, in cement and 
solvent j, as-purchased, determined in accordance with paragraph (a) of 
this section, for cements and solvents used in the day in processes 
that are routed to a control device during one or more hourly periods 
when the control system is operating within the operating range 
established during the performance test and when monitoring data are 
collected.
TMASSj = total mass of cement and solvent j used in the day 
in processes that are routed to a control device during all hourly 
periods when the control system is operating within the operating range 
established during the performance test and when monitoring data are 
collected, grams.
EFF = efficiency of the control system (capture system efficiency x 
control device efficiency), percent.
m = number of cements and solvents used in the day that are routed to a 
control device during hourly periods when the control device is 
operating within the operating range established during the performance 
test.
HAPk = mass percent of the specific HAP, as-purchased, in 
cement and solvent, as purchased, determined in accordance with 
paragraph (a) of this section, for cements and solvents used during the 
day in processes that are routed to a control device during one or more 
hourly periods when either the control system is not operating within 
the operating range established during the performance test or when 
monitoring data are not collected.
TMASSk = total mass of cement or solvent k used in the day 
in processes that are routed to a control device during all hourly 
periods when either the control system is not operating within the 
operating range established during the performance test or when 
monitoring data are not collected, grams.
p = number of cements and solvents used in the day that are routed to a 
control device during hourly periods when either the control system is 
not operating within the operating range established during the 
performance test or when monitoring data are not collected.

    (4) Use Equation 3 of this section to calculate the monthly 
average.
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Where:

Eavg = monthly average of the emission rate of the specific 
HAP, grams per megagram.
Eday,i = emission rate of the specific HAP for day i, grams 
per megagram.
TMASSday,i = total mass of cements and solvents used in day 
i, megagrams.
n = number of operating days in the month.

    (c) Methods to demonstrate compliance with the production-based 
emission limitation in Table 1 of this subpart (option 2). Use the 
methods and equations in paragraphs (c)(1) through (5) of this section 
to demonstrate initial and continuous compliance with the production-
based emission limitations for tire production affected sources using 
the compliance alternatives described in Sec. 63.5985(b) and (c).
    (1) Methods to determine the mass percent of each HAP in cements 
and solvents. Determine the mass percent of each HAP in cements and 
solvents using the applicable methods specified in paragraph (a) of 
this section.
    (2) Quantity of rubber processed into tires. Determine your 
quantity of rubber processed into tires (megagrams) by accounting for 
the total mass of rubber that enters all processes subsequent to the 
mixing process.
    (3) Compliance without use of an add-on control device. If you do 
not use an add-on control device to meet the emission limitations, use 
Equation 1 of this section to calculate grams of HAP emitted per 
megagram of rubber processed into tires, using the quantity of rubber 
processed into tires per day (megagrams), RMASS, as determined in 
paragraph (c)(2) of this section in place of the TMASS variables in the 
denominator.
    (4) Compliance with use of an add-on control device. If you use a 
control device to meet the emission limitations, use Equation 2 of this 
section to calculate grams of HAP emitted per megagram of rubber 
processed into tires, using the quantity of rubber processed into tires 
per day (megagrams), RMASS, as determined in paragraph (c)(2) of this 
section in place of the TMASS variables in the denominator.
    (5) Monthly average calculation. Use Equation 3 of this section to 
calculate the monthly average grams of emissions per megagram of rubber 
processed into tires, except substitute the quantity of rubber process 
per day (megagrams), RMASS, for the TMASS variable in the denominator.
    (d) Specific performance test requirements for tire production 
affected sources.
    (1) Conduct any required performance tests according to the 
requirements in Sec. 63.5993.
    (2) If you are demonstrating compliance with the HAP constituent 
option in Table 1 of this subpart (option 1), conduct the performance 
tests using cements and solvents that are representative of cements and 
solvents typically used at your tire production affected source.
    (3) Establish an operating range that corresponds to the control 
efficiency as described in Table 5 of this subpart.
    (e) How to take credit for HAP emissions reductions from add-on 
control devices. If you want to take credit in Equation 2 of this 
section for HAP emissions reduced using a control system (EFF), you 
must meet the requirements in paragraphs (e)(1) and (2) of this 
section.
    (1) Monitor the established operating parameters as appropriate.
    (i) If you use a thermal oxidizer, monitor the firebox secondary 
chamber temperature.
    (ii) If you use a carbon adsorber, monitor the total regeneration 
stream mass or volumetric flow for each regeneration cycle and the 
carbon bed temperature after each regeneration and within 15 minutes of 
completing any cooling cycle.
    (iii) If you use a control device other than a thermal oxidizer or 
a regenerative carbon adsorber, install and operate a continuous 
parameter monitoring system according to your site-specific performance 
test plan submitted according to Sec. 63.7(c)(2)(i).
    (iv) If you use a permanent total enclosure, monitor the face 
velocity across the natural draft openings (NDOs) in the enclosure. 
Also, if you use an enclosure, monitor to ensure that the sizes of the 
NDOs have not changed, that there are no new NDOs, and that a HAP 
emission source has not been moved closer to an NDO since the last 
performance test was conducted.
    (v) If you use other capture systems, monitor the parameters 
identified in your monitoring plan.
    (2) Maintain the operating parameters within the operating range 
established during the performance test.
    (f) How to take credit for HAP emissions reductions when streams 
are combined. When performing material balances to demonstrate 
compliance, if the storage of materials, exhaust, or the wastewater 
from more than one affected source are combined at the point where 
control systems are applied, any credit for emissions reductions needs 
to be prorated among the affected sources based on the a ratio of their 
contribution to the uncontrolled emissions.


Sec. 63.5995  What are my monitoring installation, operation, and 
maintenance requirements?

    (a) For each operating parameter that you are required by 
Sec. 63.5994(e)(1) to monitor, you must install, operate, and maintain 
a continuous parameter monitoring system (CPMS) according to the 
requirements in paragraphs (a)(1) through (5) of this section.
    (1) The CPMS must complete a minimum of one cycle of operation for 
each successive 15-minute period.
    (2) Determine the hourly average of all recorded readings.
    (3) Determine the daily average of all recorded readings for each 
operating day.
    (4) Determine the monthly average for each monthly period during 
the semiannual reporting period described in Table 15 of this subpart.
    (5) You must record the results of each inspection, calibration, 
and validation check of the CPMS.
    (b) For each temperature monitoring device, you must meet the 
requirements in paragraph (a) and in paragraphs (b)(1) through (8) of 
this section.
    (1) Locate the temperature sensor in a position that provides a 
representative temperature.
    (2) For a non-cryogenic temperature range, use a temperature sensor 
with a minimum tolerance of 2.2 degrees centigrade or 0.75 percent of 
the temperature value, whichever is larger.
    (3) For a cryogenic temperature range, use a temperature sensor 
with a minimum tolerance of 2.2 degrees centigrade or 2 percent of the 
temperature value, whichever is larger.
    (4) Shield the temperature sensor system from electromagnetic 
interference and chemical contaminants.
    (5) If a chart recorder is used, it must have a sensitivity in the 
minor division of at least 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
    (6) Perform an electronic calibration at least semiannually 
according to the procedures in the manufacturer's owners manual. 
Following the electronic calibration, you must conduct a temperature 
sensor validation check in which a second or redundant temperature 
sensor placed near the process temperature sensor must yield a reading 
within 16.7 degrees centigrade of the process temperature sensor's 
reading.
    (7) Conduct calibration and validation checks any time the sensor 
exceeds the manufacturer's specified maximum operating temperature 
range or install a new temperature sensor.
    (8) At least monthly, inspect all components for integrity and all 
electrical connections for continuity, oxidation, and galvanic 
corrosion.

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    (c) For each integrating regeneration stream flow monitoring device 
associated with a carbon adsorber, you must meet the requirements in 
paragraph (a) and in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this section.
    (1) Use a device that has an accuracy of 10 percent or 
better.
    (2) Use a device that is capable of recording the total 
regeneration stream mass or volumetric flow for each regeneration 
cycle.
    (d) For any other control device, or for other capture systems, 
ensure that the CPMS is operated according to a monitoring plan 
submitted to the Administrator with the compliance status report 
required by Sec. 63.9(h). The monitoring plan must meet the 
requirements in paragraphs (a) and (d)(1) through (3) of this section. 
Conduct monitoring in accordance with the plan submitted to the 
Administrator unless comments received from the Administrator require 
an alternate monitoring scheme.
    (1) Identify the operating parameter to be monitored to ensure that 
the control or capture efficiency measured during the initial 
compliance test is maintained.
    (2) Discuss why this parameter is appropriate for demonstrating 
ongoing compliance.
    (3) Identify the specific monitoring procedures.
    (e) For each pressure differential monitoring device, you must meet 
the requirements in paragraph (a) and in paragraphs (e)(1) and (2) of 
this section.
    (1) Conduct a quarterly Method 2 procedure on the applicable NDOs 
and use the results to calibrate the pressure monitor if the difference 
in results are greater than 10 percent.
    (2) Inspect the NDOs monthly to ensure that their size has not 
changed, that there are no new NDOs, and that no HAP sources have been 
moved closer to the NDOs than when the last performance test was 
conducted.


Sec. 63.5996  How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the emission 
limitations for tire production affected sources?

    (a) You must demonstrate initial compliance with each emission 
limitation that applies to you according to Table 6 of this subpart.
    (b) You must submit the Notification of Compliance Status 
containing the results of the initial compliance demonstration 
according to the requirements in Sec. 63.6009(e).

Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements for Tire Cord 
Production Affected Sources


Sec. 63.5997  How do I conduct tests and procedures for tire cord 
production affected sources?

    (a) Methods to determine the mass percent of each HAP in coatings. 
You must obtain the following information from the in-house collection 
of information or from manufacturers or suppliers, as appropriate. Use 
the methods specified in paragraph (a)(1) or (2) of this section.
    (1) Method 311 (appendix A of the part). Use Method 311 to 
determine the mass percent organic HAP in coatings.
    (2) Alternative test method. Instead of using Method 311, you may 
use an alternative test method once we have approved it. See 
Sec. 63.7(f) for the procedure you must follow to submit an alternative 
method to us for approval.
    (b) Methods to determine compliance with the emission limitations 
in Table 2 of this subpart. Use the following equations to demonstrate 
initial and continuous compliance with the emission limitations for 
tire cord production sources using the compliance alternatives 
described in Sec. 63.5987(a) and (b).
    (1) Use Equation 1 of this section to calculate the daily HAP 
emission rate when complying by using coatings without using an add-on 
control device such that the monthly average HAP emissions do not 
exceed the emission limits in Table 2 of this subpart.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP18OC00.003

Where:

Eday = mass of the specific HAP emitted per total mass of 
fabric processed in the day, grams per megagram.
HAPi = mass percent of the specific HAP, as-purchased, in 
the coating i, determined in accordance with paragraph (a) of this 
section.
TCOATi = total mass of coating i used in the day, grams.
n = number of coatings used in the day.
TFAB = total mass of fabric processed in the day, megagrams.

    (2) Use Equation 2 of this section to calculate the HAP emission 
rate when complying by using an add-on control device.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP18OC00.004

Where:

Eday = mass of the specific HAP emitted per total mass of 
fabric processed in the day, grams per megagram.
HAPi = mass percent of the specific HAP in coating i, as-
purchased, determined in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section, 
for coatings used in the day in processes that are not routed to a 
control device.
TCOATi = total mass of coating i used in the day in 
processes that are not routed to a control device, grams.
n = number of coatings used in the day in processes that are not routed 
to a control device.
HAPj = mass percent of the specific HAP in coating j, as-
purchased, determined in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section, 
for coatings used in the day in processes that are routed to a control 
device during one or more hourly periods when the control system is 
operating within the operating range established during the performance 
test and when monitoring data are collected.
TCOATj = total mass of coating j used in the day in 
processes that are routed to a control device during all hourly periods 
when the control system is operating within the operating range 
established during the performance test and when monitoring data are 
not collected, grams.
EFF = efficiency of the control system (capture system efficiency * 
control device efficiency), percent.
m = number of coatings used in the day that are routed to a control 
device during hourly periods when the control device is operating 
within the operating range established during the performance test.
HAPk = mass percent of the specific HAP in coating k, as-
purchased, determined in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section, 
for coatings used in the day in processes that are routed to a

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control device during one or more hourly periods when either the 
control system is not operating within the operating range established 
during the performance test or when monitoring data are not collected.
TCOATk = total mass of coating k used in the day in 
processes that are routed to a control device during all hourly periods 
when either the control system is not operating within the operating 
range established during the performance test or when monitoring data 
are collected, grams.
p = number of coatings used in the day that are routed to a control 
device during all hourly periods when either the control system is not 
operating within the operating range established during the performance 
test or when monitoring data are not collected.
TFAB = total mass of fabric processed in the day, megagrams.

    (3) Use Equation 3 of this section to calculate the monthly 
average.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP18OC00.005

Where:

Eavg = monthly average of the emission rate of the specific 
HAP, grams per megagram.
Eday,i = emission rate of the specific HAP for day i, grams 
per megagram.
TFABday,i = total mass of fabric processed during day i, 
megagrams.
n = number of operating days in the month.

    (c) Specific performance test requirements for tire cord production 
affected sources.
    (1) Conduct any required performance tests according to the 
requirements in Sec. 63.5993.
    (2) Conduct the performance test using a coating from the list of 
coatings described in Sec. 63.6011(c)(7), with average mass percent HAP 
that is representative of the coatings typically used at your tire cord 
production affected source.
    (3) Establish an operating range that corresponds to the control 
efficiency as described in Table 5 of this subpart.
    (d) How to take credit for HAP emissions reductions from add-on 
control devices. If you want to take credit in Equation 2 of this 
section for HAP emissions reduced using a control system (EFF), you 
must meet the requirements in paragraphs (d)(1) and (2) of this 
section.
    (1) Monitor the established operating parameters as appropriate.
    (i) If you use a thermal oxidizer, monitor continuously the firebox 
secondary chamber temperature.
    (ii) If you use a carbon adsorber, monitor the total regeneration 
stream mass or volumetric flow for each regeneration cycle and the 
carbon bed temperature after each regeneration and within 15 minutes of 
completing any cooling cycle.
    (iii) If you use a control device other than a thermal oxidizer or 
a regenerative carbon adsorber, install and operate a continuous 
parameter monitoring system according to your site-specific performance 
test plan submitted according to Sec. 63.7(c)(2)(i).
    (iv) If you use a permanent total enclosure, monitor the face 
velocity across the NDOs in the enclosure. Also, if you use an 
enclosure, monitor to ensure that the sizes of the NDOs have not 
changed, that there are no new NDOs, and that a HAP emission source has 
not been moved closer to an NDO since the last performance test was 
conducted.
    (v) If you use other capture systems, monitor the parameters 
identified in your monitoring plan.
    (2) Maintain the operating parameter within the operating range 
established during the performance test.
    (e) How to take credit for HAP emissions reductions when streams 
are combined. When performing material balances to demonstrate 
compliance, if the storage of materials, exhaust, or the wastewater 
from more than one affected source are combined at the point where 
control systems are applied, any credit for emissions reductions needs 
to be prorated among the affected sources based on the a ratio of their 
contribution to the uncontrolled emissions.


Sec. 63.5998  What are my monitoring installation, operation, and 
maintenance requirements?

    For each operating parameter that you are required by 
Sec. 63.5997(d) to monitor, you must install, operate, and maintain a 
continuous parameter monitoring system according to the provisions in 
Sec. 63.5995(a) through (e).


Sec. 63.5999  How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the emission 
limitations for tire cord production affected sources?

    (a) You must demonstrate initial compliance with each emission 
limitation that applies to you according to Table 7 of this subpart.
    (b) You must submit the Notification of Compliance Status 
containing the results of the initial compliance demonstration 
according to the requirements in Sec. 63.6009(e).

Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements for Puncture Sealant 
Application Affected Sources


Sec. 63.6000  How do I conduct tests and procedures for puncture 
sealant application affected sources?

    (a) Follow the test procedures described in Sec. 63.5993 to 
determine the overall control efficiency of your system.
    (b) You must also meet the requirements in paragraphs (b)(1) and 
(2) of this section.
    (1) Conduct the performance test using a puncture sealant with an 
average mass percent HAP that is representative of the puncture 
sealants typically used at your puncture sealant application affected 
source.
    (2) Establish all applicable operating limit ranges that correspond 
to the control system efficiency as described in Table 5 of this 
subpart.
    (c) Use Equation 1 of this section to calculate the overall 
efficiency of the control system. If you have a permanent total 
enclosure that satisfies EPA Method 204 criteria, assume 100 percent 
capture efficiency for variable F.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP18OC00.006

Where:

R = overall control system efficiency.
F = capture efficiency of the capture system on add-on control device, 
percent.
E = control efficiency of add-on control device k, percent.

    (d) Monitor the established operating limits as appropriate.
    (1) If you use a thermal oxidizer, monitor the firebox secondary 
chamber temperature.
    (2) If you use a carbon adsorber, monitor the total regeneration 
stream mass or volumetric flow for each regeneration cycle and the 
carbon bed temperature after each regeneration and within 15 minutes of 
completing any cooling cycle.
    (3) For each control device used other than a thermal oxidizer or a 
regenerative carbon adsorber, install and operate a continuous 
parameter monitoring system according to your site-specific performance 
test plan submitted according to Sec. 63.7(c)(2)(i).
    (4) If you use a permanent total enclosure, monitor the face 
velocity across the NDOs in the enclosure. Also, if you use an 
enclosure, monitor to ensure that the sizes of the NDOs have not 
changed, that there are no new NDOs, and that a HAP emission source has 
not been moved closer to an NDO since the last performance test was 
conducted.

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    (5) If you use other capture systems, monitor the parameters 
identified in your monitoring plan.
    (e) Maintain the operating parameter within the operating range 
established during the performance test.


Sec. 63.6001  What are my monitoring installation, operation, and 
maintenance requirements?

    (a) For each operating limit that you are required by 
Sec. 63.6000(b)(2) to monitor, you must install, operate, and maintain 
a continuous parameter monitoring system according to the provisions in 
Sec. 63.5995(a) through (e).


Sec. 63.6002  How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the emission 
limitations for puncture sealant application affected sources?

    (a) You must demonstrate initial compliance with each emission 
limitation that applies to you according to Table 8 of this subpart.
    (b) You must submit the Notification of Compliance Status 
containing the results of the initial compliance demonstration 
according to the requirements in Sec. 63.6009(e).

Continuous Compliance Requirements for Tire Production Affected 
Sources


Sec. 63.6003  How do I monitor and collect data to demonstrate 
continuous compliance with the emission limitations for tire production 
affected sources?

    (a) You must monitor and collect data as specified in Table 9 of 
this subpart.
    (b) Except for periods of monitoring malfunctions, associated 
repairs, and required quality assurance or control activities 
(including, as applicable, calibration checks and required zero and 
span adjustments), you must monitor continuously (or collect data at 
all required intervals) while the affected source is operating.
    (c) In data average calculations and calculations used to report 
emission or operating levels, you may not use data recorded during 
periods of monitoring malfunctions or associated repairs, or recorded 
during required quality assurance or control activities. Nor may such 
data be used in fulfilling any applicable minimum data availability 
requirement. You must use all the data collected during all other 
periods in assessing the operation of the control device and associated 
control system.


Sec. 63.6004  How do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the 
emission limitations for tire production affected sources?

    (a) You must demonstrate continuous compliance with each applicable 
limitation in Table 1 of this subpart using the methods specified in 
Table 10 of this subpart.
    (b) You must report each instance in which you did not meet an 
emission limitation in Table 1 of this subpart. You must also report 
each instance in which you did not meet the applicable requirements in 
Table 10 of this subpart. These instances are deviations from the 
emission limitations in this subpart. The deviations must be reported 
in accordance with the requirements in Sec. 63.6010(e).
    (c) You also must meet the following requirements if you are 
complying with the purchase alternative for tire production sources 
described in Sec. 63.5984(a).
    (1) If, after you submit the Notification of Compliance Status, you 
use a cement or solvent for which you have not previously verified 
percent HAP mass using the methods in Sec. 63.5994(a), you must verify 
that each cement and solvent used in the affected source meets the 
emission limit, using any of the methods in Sec. 63.5994(a).
    (2) You must update the list of all the cements and solvents used 
at the affected source.
    (3) With the compliance report for the reporting period during 
which you used the new cement or solvent, you must submit the updated 
list of all cements and solvents and a statement certifying that, as 
purchased, each cement and solvent used at the affected source during 
the reporting period met the emission limitations in Table 1 of this 
subpart.

Continuous Compliance Requirements for Tire Cord Production 
Affected Sources


Sec. 63.6005  How do I monitor and collect data to demonstrate 
continuous compliance with the emission limitations for tire cord 
production affected sources?

    (a) You must monitor and collect data as specified in Table 11 of 
this subpart.
    (b) You must monitor and collect data according to the requirements 
in Sec. 63.6003(b) and (c).


Sec. 63.6006  How do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the 
emission limitations for tire cord production affected sources?

    (a) You must demonstrate continuous compliance with each applicable 
emission limitation in Table 2 of this subpart using the methods 
specified in Table 12 of this subpart.
    (b) You must report each instance in which you did not meet an 
applicable emission limitation in Table 2 of this subpart. You must 
also report each instance in which you did not meet the applicable 
requirements in Table 12 of this subpart. These instances are 
deviations from the emission limitations in this subpart. The 
deviations must be reported in accordance with the requirements in 
Sec. 63.6010(e).

Continuous Compliance Requirements for Puncture Sealant Application 
Affected Sources


Sec. 63.6007  How do I monitor and collect data to demonstrate 
continuous compliance with the emission limitations for puncture 
sealant application affected sources?

    (a) You must monitor and collect data as specified in Table 13 of 
this subpart.
    (b) You must monitor and collect data according to the requirements 
in Sec. 63.6003(b) and (c).


Sec. 63.6008  How do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the 
emission limitations for puncture sealant application affected sources?

    (a) You must demonstrate continuous compliance with each applicable 
emission limitation in Tables 3 and 4 of this subpart using the methods 
specified in Table 14 of this subpart.
    (b) You must report each instance in which you did not meet an 
applicable emission limitation in Table 3 of this subpart. You must 
also report each instance in which you did not meet the applicable 
requirements in Table 14 of this subpart. These instances are 
deviations from the emission limitations in this subpart. The 
deviations must be reported in accordance with the requirements in 
Sec. 63.6010(e).

Notifications, Reports, and Records


Sec. 63.6009  What notifications must I submit and when?

    (a) You must submit all of the notifications in Secs. 63.7(b) and 
(c), 63.8(f)(4) and (6), and 63.9 (b) through (e) and (h) that apply to 
you by the dates specified.
    (b) As specified in Sec. 63.9(b)(2), if you startup your affected 
source before the effective date of this subpart, you must submit an 
Initial Notification not later than 120 calendar days after the 
effective date of this subpart.
    (c) As specified in Sec. 63.9(b)(3), if you startup your new or 
reconstructed affected source on or after the effective date, you must 
submit an Initial Notification not later than 120 calendar days after 
you become subject to this subpart.
    (d) If you are required to conduct a performance test, you must 
submit a notification of intent to conduct a performance test at least 
60 calendar days before the performance test is scheduled to begin as 
required in Sec. 63.7(b)(1).

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    (e) If you are required to conduct a performance test, design 
evaluation, or other initial compliance demonstration as specified in 
Tables 5 through 8 of this subpart, you must submit a Notification of 
Compliance Status according to Sec. 63.9(h)(2)(ii). The Notification 
must contain the information listed in Table 15 of this subpart for 
compliance reports.
    (1) For each initial compliance demonstration required in Table 6 
or 7 of this subpart that does not include a performance test, you must 
submit the Notification of Compliance Status before the close of 
business on the 30th calendar day following the completion of the 
initial compliance demonstration.
    (2) For each initial compliance demonstration required in Tables 6 
through 8 of this subpart that includes a performance test conducted 
according to the requirements in Table 5 of this subpart, you must 
submit the Notification of Compliance Status, including the performance 
test results, before the close of business on the 60th calendar day 
following the completion of the performance test according to 
Sec. 63.10(d)(2).
    (f) For each tire production affected source, the Notification of 
Compliance Status must also identify the emission limitation option in 
Sec. 63.5984 and the compliance alternative in Sec. 63.5985 that you 
have chosen to meet.
    (g) For each tire production affected source complying with the 
purchase compliance alternative in Sec. 63.5985(a), the Notification of 
Compliance Status must also include the information listed in 
paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this section.
    (1) A list of each cement and solvent, as-purchased, that is used 
at the affected source and the manufacturer or supplier of each.
    (2) The individual HAP content (percent by mass) of each cement and 
solvent as applied that is used.
    (h) For each tire production or tire cord production affected 
source using a control device, the Notification of Compliance Status 
must also include the information in paragraphs (h)(1) and (2) of this 
section for each operating parameter in Secs. 63.5994(e)(1) and 
63.5997(d)(1) that applies to you.
    (1) The operating parameter value averaged over the full period of 
the performance test (for example, average secondary chamber firebox 
temperature over the period of the performance test was 1,500 degrees 
Fahrenheit).
    (2) The operating parameter range within which HAP emissions are 
reduced to the level corresponding to meeting the applicable emission 
limitations in Tables 1 and 2 of this subpart.
    (i) For each puncture sealant application affected source, the 
Notification of Compliance Status must include the information listed 
in paragraphs (i)(1) and (2) of this section.
    (1) For each applicable operating parameter in Table 4 of this 
subpart, the operating parameter value averaged over the full period of 
the performance test.
    (2) For each applicable operating parameter in Table 4 of this 
subpart, the operating parameter range within which HAP emissions do 
not exceed the levels in Table 3 of this subpart.


Sec. 63.6010  What reports must I submit and when?

    (a) You must submit each applicable report in Table 15 of this 
subpart.
    (b) Unless the Administrator has approved a different schedule for 
submission of reports under Sec. 63.10(a), you must submit each report 
by the date in Table 15 of this subpart and according to the 
requirements in paragraphs (b)(1) through (5) of this section.
    (1) The first compliance report must cover the period beginning on 
the compliance date that is specified for your affected source in 
Sec. 63.5983 and ending on June 30 or December 31, whichever date is 
the first date following the end of the first calendar half after the 
compliance date that is specified for your source in Sec. 63.5983.
    (2) The first compliance report must be postmarked or delivered no 
later than July 31 or January 31, whichever date follows the end of the 
first calendar half after the compliance date that is specified for 
your affected source in Sec. 63.5983.
    (3) Each subsequent compliance report must cover the semiannual 
reporting period from January 1 through June 30 or the semiannual 
reporting period from July 1 through December 31.
    (4) Each subsequent compliance report must be postmarked or 
delivered no later than July 31 or January 31, whichever date is the 
first date following the end of the semiannual reporting period.
    (5) For each affected source that is subject to permitting subparts 
pursuant to 40 CFR part 70 or 40 CFR part 71, and if the permitting 
authority has established dates for submitting semiannual reports 
pursuant to 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(iii)(A) or 40 CFR 71.6(a)(3)(iii)(A), you 
may submit the first and subsequent compliance reports according to the 
dates the permitting authority has established instead of according to 
the dates in paragraphs (b)(1) through (4) of this section.
    (c) The compliance report must contain information specified in 
paragraphs (c)(1) through (7) of this section.
    (1) Company name and address.
    (2) Statement by a responsible official, with that official's name, 
title, and signature, certifying the accuracy of the content of the 
report.
    (3) Date of report and beginning and ending dates of the reporting 
period.
    (4) If there are no deviations from any emission limitations 
(emission limit or operating limit) that applies to you, a statement 
that there were no deviations from the emission limitations during the 
reporting period.
    (5) If there were no periods during which the operating parameter 
monitoring systems were out-of-control as specified in Sec. 63.8(c)(7), 
a statement that there were no periods during which the operating 
parameter monitoring systems or CPMS were out-of-control during the 
reporting period.
    (6) For each tire production affected source, the emission 
limitation option in Sec. 63.5984 and the compliance alternative in 
Sec. 63.5985 that you have chosen to meet.
    (7) For each tire production affected source complying with the 
purchase compliance alternative in Sec. 63.5985(a), for each annual 
reporting period during which you use a cement and solvent that, as-
purchased, was not included in the list submitted with the Notification 
of Compliance Status in Sec. 63.6009(e)(1), an updated list of all 
cements and solvents used, as-purchased, at the affected source. You 
must also include a statement certifying that each cement and solvent, 
as-purchased, that was used at the affected source during the reporting 
period, met the HAP constituent limits (option 1) in Table 1 of this 
subpart.
    (d) For each deviation from an emission limitation (emission limit 
or operating limit) that occurs at an affected source where you are not 
using a CPMS to comply with the emission limitations in this subpart, 
the compliance report must contain the information in paragraphs (c)(1) 
through (3) of this section and the information specified in paragraphs 
(d)(1) and (2) of this section.
    (1) The total operating time of each affected source during the 
reporting period.
    (2) Information on the number, duration, and cause of deviations 
(including unknown cause, if applicable) and the corrective action 
taken.

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    (e) Each affected source that has obtained a title V operating 
permit pursuant to 40 CFR part 70 or 40 CFR part 71 must report all 
deviations as defined in this subpart in the semiannual monitoring 
report required by 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(iii)(A) or 40 CFR 
71.6(a)(3)(iii)(A). If an affected source submits a compliance report 
pursuant to Table 10 of this subpart along with, or as part of, the 
semiannual monitoring report required by 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(iii)(A) or 
40 CFR 71.6(a)(3)(iii)(A), and the compliance report includes all 
required information concerning deviations from any emission limitation 
(including any operating limit), or work practice requirement in this 
subpart, submission of the compliance report shall be deemed to satisfy 
any obligation to report the same deviations in the semiannual 
monitoring report. However, submission of a compliance report shall not 
otherwise affect any obligation the affected source may have to report 
deviations from permit requirements to the permit authority.
    (f) Upon notification to the Administrator that a tire production 
affected source has eliminated or reformulated cement and solvent such 
that the source can demonstrate compliance using the purchase 
alternative in Sec. 63.5985(a), future compliance reports for this 
affected source may be submitted annually as specified in paragraph 
Sec. 63.6010(c)(7).


Sec. 63.6011  What records must I keep?

    (a) You must keep the records specified in paragraphs (a)(1) and 
(2) of this section.
    (1) A copy of each notification and report that you submitted to 
comply with this subpart, including all documentation supporting any 
Initial Notification or Notification of Compliance Status that you 
submitted, according to the requirements in Sec. 63.10(b)(2)(xiv).
    (2) Records of performance tests as required in 
Sec. 63.10(b)(2)(viii).
    (b) For each tire production affected source, you must keep the 
records specified in Table 9 of this subpart to show continuous 
compliance with each emission limitation that applies to you.
    (c) For each tire cord production affected source, you must keep 
the records specified in Table 11 of this subpart to show continuous 
compliance with each emission limitation that applies to you.
    (d) For each puncture sealant application affected source, you must 
keep the records specified in Table 13 of this subpart to show 
continuous compliance with each emission limitation that applies to 
you.


Sec. 63.6012  In what form and how long must I keep my records?

    (a) Your records must be in a form suitable and readily available 
for expeditious review, according to Sec. 63.10(b)(1).
    (b) As specified in Sec. 63.10(b)(1), you must keep each record for 
5 years following the date of each occurrence, measurement, 
maintenance, corrective action, report, or record.
    (c) You must keep each record on site for at least 2 years after 
the date of each occurrence, measurement, maintenance, corrective 
action, report, or record, according to Sec. 63.10(b)(1). You can keep 
the records offsite for the remaining 3 years.

Other Requirements and Information


Sec. 63.6013  What parts of the General Provisions apply to me?

    Table 17 of this subpart shows which parts of the General 
Provisions in Secs. 63.1 through 63.13 apply to you.


Sec. 63.6014  Who implements and enforces this subpart?

    (a) This subpart can be implemented and enforced by us, the U.S. 
EPA, or a delegated authority such as your State, local, or tribal 
agency. You should contact your U.S. EPA Regional Office to find out if 
this subpart is delegated to your State, local, or tribal agency.
    (b) In delegating implementation and enforcement authority of this 
subpart to a State, local, or tribal agency under subpart E of this 
part, the authorities contained in paragraph (c) of this section are 
retained by the Administrator of the U.S. EPA and are not transferred 
to the State, local, or tribal agency.
    (c) The authorities that will not be delegated to State, local, or 
tribal agencies are listed in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this 
section.
    (1) Approval of alternatives to the emissions standards in 
Secs. 63.5984, 63.5986, and 63.5988 under 63.6(g).
    (2) Approval of major alternatives to test methods under 
Secs. 63.7(e)(2)(ii) and 63.7(f) and as defined in Sec. 63.90.
    (3) Approval of major alternatives to monitoring under Sec. 63.8(f) 
and as defined in Sec. 63.90.
    (4) Approval of major alternatives to recordkeeping and reporting 
under Sec. 63.10(f) and as defined in Sec. 63.90.


Sec. 63.6015  What definitions apply to this subpart?

    Terms used in this subpart are defined in the Clean Air Act, in 40 
CFR 63.2, the General Provisions, and in this section.
    As-purchased means the condition of a cement and solvent as 
delivered to the user, prior to any mixing, blending, or dilution.
    Capture system means a hood, enclosed room, or other means of 
collecting organic HAP emissions into a closed-vent system that conveys 
these emissions to a control device.
    Cements and solvents means the collection of all organic chemicals, 
mixtures of chemicals, and compounds used in the production of rubber 
tires, including cements, solvents, and mixtures thereof as process 
aides in storage tanks, wastewater, and research and development areas. 
Cements and solvents include, but are not limited to, tread end 
cements, undertread cements, bead cements, tire building cements and 
solvents, green tire spray, blemish repair paints, side wall protective 
paints, marking inks, general cleaning solvents, and slab dip mixtures. 
Cements and solvents do not include coatings used in tire cord 
production, puncture sealant application, or chemicals and compounds 
that are not used in the tire production process such as restroom 
cleaning compounds, office supplies (e.g., dry-erase markers, 
correction fluid), architectural paint, or any substance to the extent 
it is used for personal, family, or household purposes, or is present 
in the same form and concentration as a product packaged for 
distribution to and use by the general public.
    Coating means a compound or mixture of compounds that is applied to 
a fabric substrate in the tire cord production operation that allows 
the fabric to be prepared (e.g., by heating, setting, curing) for 
incorporation into a rubber tire.
    Components of rubber tires means any piece or part used in the 
manufacture of rubber tires that becomes an integral portion of the 
rubber tire when manufacture is complete and includes rubber compounds, 
sidewalls, tread, tire beads, and liners. Other components often 
associated with rubber tires such as wheels, valve stems, and inner 
tubes are not considered components of rubber tires for the purposes of 
these standards. Tire cord and puncture sealant, although components of 
rubber tires, are considered as separate affected sources in these 
standards and are defined separately.
    Control device means a combustion device, recovery device, 
recapture device, or any combination of these devices used for 
recovering or oxidizing organic hazardous air pollutant vapors. Such 
equipment includes, but is not limited to, absorbers, carbon adsorbers,

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condensers, incinerators (oxidizers), flares, boilers, and process 
heaters.
    Control system efficiency means the product of the organic HAP 
emissions recovered or destroyed by a control device (in percent) and 
the total organic HAP emissions that are captured and conveyed to the 
control device (as a percent).
    Deviation means any instance in which an affected source, subject 
to this subpart, or an owner or operator of such a source:
    (1) Fails to meet any requirement or obligation established by this 
subpart, including but not limited to any emission limitation 
(including any operating limit), or work practice standard;
    (2) Fails to meet any term or condition that is adopted to 
implement an applicable requirement in this subpart and that is 
included in the operating permit for any affected source required to 
obtain such a permit; or
    (3) Fails to meet any emission limitation (including any operating 
limit) or work practice standard in this subpart during startup, 
shutdown, or malfunction, regardless or whether or not such failure is 
permitted by this subpart.
    Emission limitation means any emission limit, opacity limit, 
operating limit, or visible emission limit.
    Mixed rubber compound means the material, commonly referred to as 
rubber, from which rubber tires and components of rubber tires are 
manufactured. For the purposes of this definition, mixed rubber 
compound refers to the compound that leaves the primary rubber mixing 
process (for example, banburys) and is then processed into components 
from which rubber tires are manufactured.
    Operating day means the period defined in the Notification of 
Compliance Status. It may be from midnight to midnight or a portion of 
a 24-hour period.
    Monthly operating period means the period in the Notification of 
Compliance Status comprised of the number of operating days in the 
month.
    Primary rubber mixing means the physical process of combining 
components to make mixed rubber compound. Internal process mixing may 
occur at a facility that produces rubber tires or components of rubber 
tires or at a stand-alone facility that then transfers the mixed rubber 
compound to a facility that produces rubber tires or components of 
rubber tires.
    Puncture sealant means a mixture that may include solvent 
constituents, rubber, and process oil that is applied to the inner 
liner of a finished tire for the purpose of sealing any future hole 
which might occur in the tread when an object penetrates the tire.
    Responsible official means responsible official as defined in 40 
CFR 70.2.
    Rubber means the compound of components (for example, natural 
rubber, synthetic rubber, carbon black, oils, sulfur) that are combined 
in specific formulations for the sole purpose of making rubber tires or 
components of rubber tires.
    Rubber processed means the amount in pounds of rubber delivered to 
the tire component and tire processing operations in a tire 
manufacturing facility (e.g., warm-up mills, extruders, calendars, or 
other tire component and tire manufacturing equipment).
    Rubber tire means a continuous solid or pneumatic cushion typically 
encircling a wheel and usually consisting, when pneumatic, of an 
external rubber covering.
    Tire cord means any fabric (for example, polyester, cotton, steel) 
that is treated with a coating mixture that allows the fabric to more 
readily accept impregnation with rubber to become an integral part of a 
rubber tire.

Tables to Subpart XXXX of Part 63

    Table 1 to Subpart XXXX--Emission Limitations for Tire Production
                            Affected Sources
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                Option*                        Emission limitation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Option 1--HAP Constituent Option......  1. Emissions of each HAP in
                                          Table 16 of this subpart must
                                          not exceed 1,000 grams HAP per
                                          megagram (2 pounds per ton) of
                                          total cements and solvents
                                          used at the tire production
                                          affected source, and
                                         2. Emissions of each HAP not in
                                          Table 16 of this subpart must
                                          not exceed 10,000 grams HAP
                                          per megagram (20 pounds per
                                          ton) of total cements and
                                          solvents used at the tire
                                          production affected source.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Option 2--Production-based Option.....  Emissions of HAP must not
                                          exceed 0.024 grams per
                                          megagram (0.00005 pounds per
                                          ton) of rubber processed into
                                          tires at the tire production
                                          affected source.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
* For each new, reconstructed, or existing tire production affected
  source, you must meet either the emission limitations in option 1 or
  the emission limitation in option 2.

    You must comply with the emission limitations for tire cord 
production affected sources in the following table:

  Table 2 to Subpart XXXX--Emission Limitations for Tire Cord Production
                            Affected Sources
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           You must meet the following
             For each. . .                     emission limitations
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Existing tire cord production         Emissions must not exceed 280
 affected source.                         grams HAP per megagram (0.56
                                          pounds per ton) of fabric
                                          processed at the tire cord
                                          production affected source.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. New or reconstructed tire cord        Emissions must not exceed 220
 production affected source.              grams HAP per megagram (0.43
                                          pounds per ton) of fabric
                                          processed at the tire cord
                                          production affected source.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    You must comply with the emission limitations for puncture sealant 
application affected sources in the following table:

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    Table 3 to Subpart XXXX--Emission Limitations for Puncture Sealant
                      Application Affected Sources
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           You must meet the following
             For each. . .                     emission limitation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 1. Existing puncture sealant            Reduce spray booth emissions by
 application spray booth.                 at least 86 percent by weight.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 2. New or reconstructed puncture        Reduce spray booth emissions by
 sealant application spray booth.         at least 95 percent by weight.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    You must comply with the operating limits for puncture sealant 
application affected sources in the following table:

      Table 4 to Subpart XXXX--Operating Limits for Puncture Sealant
                       Application Control Devices
------------------------------------------------------------------------
             For each. . .                        You must. . .
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 1. Thermal oxidizer to which puncture   Maintain the daily average
 sealant application spray booth          firebox secondary chamber
 emissions are ducted.                    temperature within the
                                          operating range established
                                          during the performance test.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 2. Carbon adsorber (regenerative) to    a. Maintain the total
 which puncture sealant application       regeneration mass, volumetric
 spray booth emissions are ducted.        flow, and carbon bed
                                          temperature at the operating
                                          range established during the
                                          performance test.
                                         b. Reestablish the carbon bed
                                          temperature to the levels
                                          established during the
                                          performance test within 15
                                          minutes of each cooling cycle.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 3. Other type of control device to      Maintain your operating
 which puncture sealant application       parameter(s) within the
 spray booth emissions are ducted.        range(s) established during
                                          the performance test.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 4. Permanent total enclosure capture    a. Maintain the face velocity
 system.                                  across any natural draft
                                          openings (NDOs) at least at
                                          the levels established during
                                          the performance test.
                                         b. Maintain the size of NDOs,
                                          the number of NDOs, and their
                                          proximity to HAP emission
                                          sources consistent with the
                                          parameters established during
                                          the performance test.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 5. Other capture system...............  Maintain the operating
                                          parameters identified in the
                                          monitoring plan and
                                          established during the
                                          performance test.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    You must comply with the requirements for performance tests for 
existing, new, or reconstructed affected sources in the following 
table:

    Table 5 to Subpart XXXX.--Requirements for Performance Tests for Existing, New, or Reconstructed Affected
                                                     Sources
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                                                                                            According to the
      If you are using . . .             You must . . .              Using . . .         following  requirements
                                                                                                  . . .
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1. A thermal oxidizer............  Measure total HAP          Method 25 or 25A          a. Measure total HAP
                                    emissions, determine       performance test and      emissions and determine
                                    destruction efficiency     data from the             the destruction
                                    of the control device,     temperature monitoring    efficiency of the
                                    and establish a site-      system.                   control device using
                                    specific firebox                                     Method 25. You may use
                                    secondary chamber                                    method 25A, if (i) an
                                    temperature limit at                                 exhaust gas volatile
                                    which the emission limit                             organic matter
                                    that applies to the                                  concentration of 50
                                    affected source is                                   parts per million
                                    achieved.                                            (ppmv) or less is
                                                                                         required to comply with
                                                                                         the standard, (ii) the
                                                                                         volatile organic matter
                                                                                         concentration at the
                                                                                         inlet to the control
                                                                                         system and the required
                                                                                         level of control are
                                                                                         such to result in
                                                                                         exhaust volatile
                                                                                         organic matter
                                                                                         concentration of 50
                                                                                         ppmv or less, or (iii)
                                                                                         because of the high
                                                                                         efficiency of the
                                                                                         control device exhaust
                                                                                         is 50 ppmv or less,
                                                                                         regardless of the inlet
                                                                                         concentration.
                                                                                        b. Collect firebox
                                                                                         secondary chamber
                                                                                         temperature data every
                                                                                         15 minutes during the
                                                                                         entire period of the
                                                                                         initial 3-hour
                                                                                         performance test, and
                                                                                         determine the average
                                                                                         firebox temperature
                                                                                         over the 3-hour
                                                                                         performance test by
                                                                                         computing the average
                                                                                         of all of the 15-minute
                                                                                         readings.
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2. A carbon adsorber               Measure total organic HAP  Method 25 or Method 25A   a. Measure total HAP
 (regenerative).                    emissions, establish the   performance test and      emissions using Method
                                    total regeneration mass    data from the carbon      25. You may use Method
                                    or volumetric flow, and    bed temperature           25A, if (i) an exhaust
                                    establish the              monitoring device.        gas volatile organic
                                    temperature of the                                   matter concentration of
                                    carbon bed within 15                                 50 parts per million
                                    minutes of completing                                (ppmv) or less is
                                    any cooling cycles. The                              required to comply with
                                    total regeneration mass,                             the standard, (ii) the
                                    volumetric flow, and                                 volatile organic matter
                                    carbon bed temperature                               concentration at the
                                    must be those at which                               inlet to the control
                                    the emission limit that                              system and the required
                                    applies to the affected                              level of control are
                                    source is achieved.                                  such to result in
                                                                                         exhaust volatile
                                                                                         organic matter
                                                                                         concentrations of 50
                                                                                         ppmv or less, or (iii)
                                                                                         because of the high
                                                                                         efficiency of the
                                                                                         control device exhaust
                                                                                         is 50 ppmv or less,
                                                                                         regardless of the inlet
                                                                                         concentration.
                                                                                        b. Collect carbon bed
                                                                                         total regeneration mass
                                                                                         or volumetric flow for
                                                                                         each carbon bed
                                                                                         regeneration cycle
                                                                                         during the performance
                                                                                         test.
                                                                                        c. Record the maximum
                                                                                         carbon bed temperature
                                                                                         data for each carbon
                                                                                         bed regeneration cycle
                                                                                         during the performance
                                                                                         test.
                                                                                        d. Record the carbon bed
                                                                                         temperature within 15
                                                                                         minutes of each cooling
                                                                                         cycle during the
                                                                                         performance test.
                                                                                        e. Determine the average
                                                                                         total regeneration mass
                                                                                         or the volumetric flow
                                                                                         over the 3-hour
                                                                                         performance test by
                                                                                         computing the average
                                                                                         of all of the readings.
                                                                                        f. Determine the average
                                                                                         maximum carbon bed
                                                                                         temperature over the 3-
                                                                                         hour performance test
                                                                                         by computing the
                                                                                         average of all of the
                                                                                         readings.
                                                                                        g. Determine the average
                                                                                         carbon bed temperature
                                                                                         within 15 minutes of
                                                                                         the cooling cycle over
                                                                                         the 3-hour performance
                                                                                         test by computing the
                                                                                         average of all of the
                                                                                         readings.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Any control device other than   Determine control device   EPA-approved methods and  Conduct the performance
 a thermal oxidizer or carbon       efficiency and establish   data from the             test according to the
 adsorber.                          operating parameter        continuous parameter      site-specific plan
                                    limits with which you      monitoring system.        submitted according to
                                    will demonstrate                                     Sec.  63.7(c)(2)(i).
                                    continuous compliance
                                    with the emission limit
                                    that applies to the
                                    affect source.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. All control devices...........  a. Select sampling port's  Method 1 or 1A of 40 CFR  Locate sampling sites at
                                    location and the number    60, appendix A.           the inlet and outlet of
                                    of traverse ports.                                   the control device and
                                                                                         prior to any releases
                                                                                         to the atmosphere.
                                   b. Determine velocity and  Method 2, 2A, 2C, 2D,
                                    volumetric flow rate.      2F, or 2G of 40 CFR 60,
                                                               appendix A.
                                   c. Conduct gas analysis..  Method 3, 3A, or 3B of
                                                               40 CFR 60, appendix A.
                                  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   d. Measure Method 4 of
                                    moisture 40 CFR 60,
                                    appendix A.
                                  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. A permanent total enclosure     Measure the face velocity  Method 204, CFR part 51,  Capture efficiency is
 (PTE).                             across natural draft       Appendix M.               assumed to be 100
                                    openings and document                                percent if the criteria
                                    the design features of                               are met.
                                    the enclosure.
                                  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. Temporary total enclosure       Construct a temporarily    Method 204 and the
 (TTE).                             installed enclosure that   appropriate combination
                                    allows you to determine    of Methods 204A-204F,
                                    the efficiency of your     40 CFR part 51,
                                    capture system and         Appendix M.
                                    establish operating
                                    parameter limits.
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    You must show initial compliance with the emission limitations for 
tire production affected sources according to the following table:

     Table 6 to Subpart XXXX.--Initial Compliance With the Emission
            Limitations for Tire Production Affected Sources
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                For the following         You have
          For . . .            emission limitation  demonstrated initial
                                      . . .          compliance if . . .
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Sources complying with     The HAP constituent   You demonstrate for
 the purchase compliance       option in Table 1     each monthly period
 alternative in Sec.           of this subpart       that no cements and
 63.5985(a).                   (option 1).           solvents were
                                                     purchased and used
                                                     at the affected
                                                     source containing
                                                     HAP in amounts
                                                     above the
                                                     composition limits
                                                     in Table 1 of this
                                                     subpart, option 1,
                                                     determined
                                                     according to the
                                                     procedures in Sec.
                                                     63.5994(a) and
                                                     (b)(1).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. Sources complying with     The HAP constituent   You demonstrate that
 the monthly average           option in Table 1     the monthly average
 compliance alternative        of this subpart       HAP emissions for
 without using a control       (option 1).           each monthly
 device in Sec.  63.5985(b).                         operating period do
                                                     not exceed the
                                                     emission limits in
                                                     Table 1 of this
                                                     subpart, option 1,
                                                     determined
                                                     according to the
                                                     applicable
                                                     procedures in Sec.
                                                     63.5994(a), (b)(2)
                                                     and (4).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Sources complying with     The HAP constituent   You demonstrate that
 the monthly average           option in Table 1     the monthly average
 compliance alternative        of this subpart       HAP emissions for
 using a control device in     (option 1).           each monthly
 Sec.  63.5985(c).                                   operating period do
                                                     not exceed the
                                                     emission limits in
                                                     Table 1 of this
                                                     subpart, option 1,
                                                     determined
                                                     according to the
                                                     applicable
                                                     procedures in Sec.
                                                     63.5994(a), (b)(3)
                                                     and (4), (d) and
                                                     (e).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Sources complying with     The production-based  You demonstrate that
 the monthly average           option in Table 1     the monthly average
 compliance alternative        of this subpart       HAP emissions for
 without use of a control      (option 2).           each monthly
 device in Sec.  63.5985(b).                         operating period do
                                                     not exceed the
                                                     emission limits in
                                                     Table 1 of this
                                                     subpart, option 2,
                                                     determined
                                                     according to the
                                                     applicable
                                                     procedures in Sec.
                                                     63.5994(c)(1)
                                                     through (3) and
                                                     (5).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. Sources complying with     The production-based  You demonstrate that
 the monthly average           option in Table 1     the monthly average
 compliance alternative        of this subpart       HAP emissions for
 using a control device in     (option 2).           each monthly
 Sec.  63.5985(c).                                   operating period do
                                                     not exceed the
                                                     emission limits in
                                                     Table 1 of this
                                                     subpart, option 2,
                                                     determined
                                                     according to the
                                                     applicable
                                                     procedures in Sec.
                                                     63.5994(c)(1) and
                                                     (2) through (5),
                                                     (d), and (e).
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    You must show initial compliance with the emission limitations for 
tire cord production affected sources according to the following table:

     Table 7 to Subpart XXXX.--Initial Compliance With the Emission
          Limitations for Tire Cord Production Affected Sources
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                For the following         You have
          For . . .            emission limitation  demonstrated initial
                                      . . .          compliance if . . .
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Sources complying with     In Table 2 of this    You demonstrate that
 the monthly average           subpart.              the monthly average
 alternative without using                           HAP emissions for
 an add-on control device                            each monthly
 according to Sec.                                   operating period do
 63.5987(a).                                         not exceed the
                                                     emission limits in
                                                     Table 2 of this
                                                     subpart, determined
                                                     according to the
                                                     procedures in Sec.
                                                     63.5997(a), (b)(1)
                                                     and (3).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. Sources complying with     In Table 2 of this    You demonstrate that
 the monthly average           subpart.              the monthly average
 alternative using an add-on                         HAP emissions for
 control device according to                         each monthly
 Sec.  63.5987(b).                                   operating period do
                                                     not exceed the
                                                     emission limits in
                                                     Table 2 of this
                                                     subpart, determined
                                                     according to the
                                                     procedures in Sec.
                                                     63.5997(a), (b)(2)
                                                     and (3), (c) and
                                                     (d).
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    You must show initial compliance with the emission limitations for 
puncture sealant application affected sources according to the 
following table:

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     Table 8 to Subpart XXXX.--Initial Compliance With the Emission
      Limitations for Puncture Sealant Application Affected Sources
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                For the following         You have
          For . . .            emission limitation  demonstrated initial
                                      . . .         compliance  if . . .
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Sources complying with     In Table 3 of this    You demonstrate that
 the overall control           subpart.              you conducted the
 efficiency alternative in                           performance tests
 Sec.  63.5989(a).                                   required by Sec.
                                                     63.6000, determined
                                                     the overall
                                                     efficiency of your
                                                     control system,
                                                     demonstrated that
                                                     the applicable
                                                     limits have been
                                                     achieved, and
                                                     established the
                                                     operating limits
                                                     for your equipment.
2. Sources complying with     In Table 3 of this    You demonstrate that
 the permanent total           subpart.              you conducted the
 enclosure and control                               performance tests
 device efficiency                                   required by Sec.
 alternative in Sec.                                 63.6000, determined
 63.5989(b).                                         the individual
                                                     efficiencies of
                                                     your capture and
                                                     control systems,
                                                     demonstrated that
                                                     the applicable
                                                     limits have been
                                                     achieved, and
                                                     established the
                                                     operating limits
                                                     for your equipment.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    You must maintain minimum data to show continuous compliance with 
the emission limitations for tire production affected sources according 
to the following table:

Table 9 to Subpart XXXX--Minimum Data for Continuous Compliance With the
        Emission Limitations for Tire Production Affected Sources
------------------------------------------------------------------------
               For . . .                     You must maintain . . .
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Sources complying with purchase       a. A list of each cement and
 compliance alternative in Sec.           solvent as-purchased and the
 63.5985(a) that are meeting the HAP      manufacturer or supplier of
 constituent emission limitation          each.
 (option 1) in Table 1 of this subpart.  b. A record of Method 311, or
                                          approved alternative method,
                                          test results indicating the
                                          mass percent of each HAP for
                                          each compliance cement and
                                          solvent as-purchased.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. Sources complying with the monthly    a. A record of the Method 311,
 average compliance alternative without   or approved alternative
 using a control device in Sec.           method, test results,
 63.5985(b) that are meeting emission     indicating the mass percent of
 limitations in Table 1 of this subpart.  each HAP for each cement and
                                          solvent, as-purchased.
                                         b. The mass of each cement and
                                          solvent used each operating
                                          day.
                                         c. The total mass of rubber
                                          processed into tires each
                                          operating day (if complying
                                          with the production-based
                                          emission limitation, option 2,
                                          in Table 1 of this subpart).
                                         d. All data and calculations
                                          used to determine the monthly
                                          average mass percent for each
                                          HAP for each operating month.
                                         e. Monthly averages of
                                          emissions in the appropriate
                                          emission limitation format.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Sources complying with the monthly    The same information as sources
 average compliance alternative using a   complying with the monthly
 control device in Sec.  63.5985(c)       average alternative that are
 that are meeting emission limitations    not using a control device,
 in Table 1 of this subpart.              except add records of
                                          operating parameter values for
                                          each monthly operating
                                          parameter that applies to you.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    You must show continuous compliance with the emission limitations 
for tire production affected sources according to the following table:

   Table 10 to Subpart XXXX. --Continuous Compliance with the Emission
            Limitations for Tire Production Affected Sources
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                For the following   You must demonstrate
          For . . .            emission limitation       continuous
                                      . . .          compliance by . . .
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Sources complying with     The HAP constituent   Demonstrating for
 purchase compliance           option in Table 1     each monthly period
 alternative in Sec.           of this subpart       that no cements and
 63.5985(a).                   (option 1).           solvents were
                                                     purchased and used
                                                     at the affected
                                                     source containing
                                                     HAP in amounts
                                                     above the
                                                     composition limits
                                                     in Table 1 of this
                                                     subpart, option 1,
                                                     determined
                                                     according to the
                                                     procedures in Sec.
                                                     63.5994(a) and
                                                     (b)(1).
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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2. Sources complying with     The HAP constituent   Demonstrating that
 the monthly average           option in Table 1     the monthly average
 compliance alternative        of this subpart       HAP emissions for
 without using a control       (option 1).           each monthly
 device in Sec.  63.5985(b).                         operating period do
                                                     not exceed the
                                                     emission limits in
                                                     Table 1 of this
                                                     subpart, option 1,
                                                     determined
                                                     according to the
                                                     applicable
                                                     procedures in Sec.
                                                     63.5994(a), (b)(2)
                                                     and (4).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Sources complying with     The HAP constituent   Demonstrating that
 the monthly average           option in Table 1     the monthly average
 compliance alternative        of this subpart       HAP emissions for
 using a control device in     (option 1).           each monthly
 Sec.  63,5985(c).                                   operating period do
                                                     not exceed the
                                                     emission limits in
                                                     Table 1 of this
                                                     subpart, option 1,
                                                     determined
                                                     according to the
                                                     applicable
                                                     procedures in Sec.
                                                     63.5994(a), (b)(3)
                                                     and (4), (d) and
                                                     (e).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Sources complying with     The production-based  Demonstrating that
 the monthly average           option in Table 1     the monthly average
 compliance alternative        of this subpart       HAP emissions for
 without using a control       (option 2).           each monthly
 device in Sec.  63.5985(b).                         operating period do
                                                     not exceed the
                                                     emission limits in
                                                     Table 1 of this
                                                     subpart, option 2,
                                                     determined
                                                     according to the
                                                     applicable
                                                     procedures in Sec.
                                                     63.5994(c)(1)
                                                     through (3) and
                                                     (5).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. Sources complying with     The production-based  Demonstrating that
 the monthly average           option in Table 1     the monthly average
 compliance alternative        of this subpart       HAP emissions for
 using a control device in     (option 2).           each monthly
 Sec.  63.5985(c).                                   operating period do
                                                     not exceed the
                                                     emission limits in
                                                     Table 1 of this
                                                     subpart, option 2,
                                                     determined
                                                     according to the
                                                     applicable
                                                     procedures in Sec.
                                                     63.5994(c)(1) and
                                                     (2) through (5),
                                                     (d), and (e).
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    You must maintain minimum data to show continuous compliance with 
the emission limitations for tire cord production affected sources 
according to the following table:

 Table 11 to Subpart XXXX. --Minimum Data for Continuous Compliance with
   the Emission Limitations for Tire Cord Production Affected Sources
------------------------------------------------------------------------
               For . . .                     You must maintain . . .
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Sources complying with the monthly    a. A record of the Method 311,
 average alternative without using an     or approved alternative
 add-on control device according to       method, test results,
 Sec.  63.5987(a) that are meeting        indicating the mass percent of
 emission limitations in Table 2 of       each HAP for coating used.
 this subpart.                           b. The mass of each coating
                                          used each operating day.
                                         c. The total mass of fabric
                                          processed each operating day.
                                         d. All data and calculations
                                          used to determine the monthly
                                          average mass percent for each
                                          HAP for each operating month.
                                         e. Monthly averages of
                                          emissions in the appropriate
                                          emission limitation format.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. Sources complying with the monthly    The same information as sources
 average alternative using an add-on      complying with the monthly
 control device according to Sec.         average alternative that are
 63.5987(b) that are meeting emission     not using a control device,
 limitations in Table 2 of this subpart.  except add records of
                                          operating parameter values for
                                          each operating parameter that
                                          applies to you.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    You must show continuous compliance with the emission limitations 
for tire cord production affected sources according to the following 
table:

   Table 12 to Subpart XXXX. --Continuous Compliance with the Emission
            Limits for Tire Cord Production Affected Sources
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                    You must demonstrate
          For . . .             For the following        continuous
                              emission limit . . .   compliance by . . .
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Sources complying with     In Table 2 of this    Demonstrating that
 the monthly average           subpart.              the monthly average
 compliance alternative                              HAP emissions for
 without use of a control                            each monthly
 device in Sec.  63.5987(a).                         operating period do
                                                     not exceed the
                                                     emission limits in
                                                     Table 2 of this
                                                     subpart, determined
                                                     according to the
                                                     applicable
                                                     procedures in Sec.
                                                     63.5997(a), (b)(1)
                                                     and (3).
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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2. Sources complying with     In Table 2 of this    Demonstrating that
 the monthly average           subpart.              the monthly average
 compliance alternative                              HAP emissions for
 using a control device in                           each monthly
 Sec.  63.5987(b).                                   operating period do
                                                     not exceed the
                                                     emission limits in
                                                     Table 1 of this
                                                     subpart, option 2,
                                                     determined
                                                     according to the
                                                     applicable
                                                     procedures in Sec.
                                                     63.5997(a), (b)(2)
                                                     and (3), (c), and
                                                     (d).
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    You must maintain minimum data to show continuous compliance with 
the emission limitations for puncture sealant application affected 
sources according to the following table:

 Table 13 to Subpart XXXX.--Minimum Data for Continuous Compliance With
  the Emission Limits for Puncture Sealant Application Affected Sources
------------------------------------------------------------------------
               For . . .                     You must maintain . . .
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Each thermal oxidizer used to reduce  Records of the secondary
 HAP emissions so that they do not        chamber firebox temperature
 exceed the operating limits in Table 4   for 100 percent of the hours
 of this subpart.                         during which the process was
                                          operated.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. Each carbon adsorber used to reduce   Records of the total
 HAP emissions so that they do not        regeneration stream mass or
 exceed the operating limits in Table 4   volumetric flow for each
 of this subpart.                         regeneration cycle for 100
                                          percent of the hours during
                                          which the process was
                                          operated, and a record of the
                                          carbon bed temperature after
                                          each regeneration, and within
                                          15 minutes of completing any
                                          cooling cycle for 100 percent
                                          of the hours during which the
                                          process was operated.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Other type of control device to       Records of operating parameter
 which puncture sealant application       values for each operating
 spray booth HAP emissions are ducted     parameter that applies to you.
 so that they do not exceed the
 operating limits in Table 4 of this
 subpart.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Permanent total enclosure capture     Records of the face velocity
 system used to capture HAP emissions     across any natural draft
 so that they do not exceed the           openings (NDOs), the size of
 operating limits in Table 4 of this      NDOs, the number of NDOs, and
 subpart.                                 their proximity to HAP
                                          emission sources.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. Other capture system used to capture  Records of operating parameter
 HAP emissions so that they do not        values for each operating
 exceed the operating limits in Table 4   parameter that applies to you.
 of this subpart.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    You must show continuous compliance with the emission limitations 
for puncture sealant application affected sources according to the 
following table:

   Table 14 to Subpart XXXX.--Continuous Compliance With the Emission
        Limits for Puncture Sealant Application Affected Sources
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                         You must demonstrate continuous
               For . . .                       compliance by . . .
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Each carbon adsorber used to comply   a. Monitoring and recording
 with the emission limits in Table 3 of   every 15 minutes the total
 this subpart.                            regeneration stream mass OR
                                          volumetric flow, and the
                                          carbon bed temperature after
                                          each regeneration, and within
                                          15 minutes of completing any
                                          cooling cycle, and
                                         b. Maintaining the total
                                          regeneration stream mass OR
                                          the volumetric flow, and the
                                          carbon bed temperature after
                                          each regeneration, and within
                                          15 minutes of completing any
                                          cooling cycle within the
                                          operating levels established
                                          during your performance test.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. Each thermal oxidizer used to comply  a. Continuously monitoring and
 with the emission limits in Table 3 of   recording the firebox
 this subpart.                            temperature every 15 minutes,
                                          and
                                         b. Maintaining the daily
                                          average firebox temperature
                                          within the operating level
                                          established during your
                                          performance test.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Other ``add-on'' control or capture   Continuously monitoring and
 system hardware used to comply with      recording specified parameters
 the emission limits in Table 3 of this   identified through compliance
 subpart.                                 testing and identified in the
                                          Notification of Compliance
                                          Status.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    You must submit a compliance report semiannually according to the 
requirements in Sec. 63.6010(b), unless you meet the requirements for 
annual reporting in Sec. 63.6010(c)(7). The report must also include 
the information in Sec. 63.6010(c)(1) through (8). The report must 
include the following:

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           Table 15 to Subpart XXXX.--Requirements for Reports
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                          Then you must submit a report
                If . . .                        or statement that:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. There are no deviations from any      There were no deviations from
 emission limitations that apply to you.  the emission limitations
                                          during the reporting period.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. There were no periods during which    There were no periods during
 the operating parameter monitoring       the which the CPMS were out-
 systems were out-of-control as           of-control during the
 specified in Sec.  63.8(c)(7).           reporting period.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. There was a deviation from any        Contains the information in
 emission limitation during the           Sec.  63.6010(c).
 reporting period.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. There were periods during which the   Contains the information in
 operating parameter monitoring systems   Sec.  63.6010(e).
 were out-of-control, as specified in
 Sec.  63.8(c)(7).
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    You must use the information listed in the following table to 
determine which emission limitation in Table 1 of this subpart is 
applicable to you if own or operate a tire production affected source:

      Table 16 to Subpart XXXX.--Selected Hazardous Air Pollutants
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                              Selected hazardous air
                CAS No.                             pollutants
------------------------------------------------------------------------
50000..................................  Formaldehyde.
51796..................................  Ethyl carbamate (Urethane).
53963..................................  2-Acetylaminofluorene.
56235..................................  Carbon tetrachloride.
57147..................................  1,1-Dimethyl hydrazine.
57578..................................  beta-Propiolactone.
58899..................................  Lindane (all isomers).
59892..................................  N-Nitrosomorpholine.
60117..................................  Dimethyl aminoazobenzene.
62759..................................  N-Nitrosodimethylamine.
64675..................................  Diethyl sulfate.
67663..................................  Chloroform.
67721..................................  Hexachloroethane.
71432..................................  Benzene (including benzene from
                                          gasoline).
75014..................................  Vinyl chloride.
75070..................................  Acetaldehyde.
75092..................................  Methylene chloride
                                          (Dichloromethane).
75218..................................  Ethylene oxide.
75558..................................  1,2-Propylenimine (2-Methyl
                                          aziridine).
75569..................................  Propylene oxide.
77781..................................  Dimethyl sulfate.
79061..................................  Acrylamide.
79447..................................  Dimethyl carbamoyl chloride.
79469..................................  2-Nitropropane.
88062..................................  2,4,6-Trichlorophenol.
91941..................................  3,3-Dichlorobenzidene.
92671..................................  4-Aminobiphenyl.
92875..................................  Benzidine.
95534..................................  o-Toluidine.
95807..................................  2,4-Toluene diamine.
96128..................................  1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane.
96457..................................  Ethylene thiourea.
98077..................................  Benzotrichloride.
101144.................................  4,4-Methylene bis(2-
                                          chloroaniline).
101779.................................  4,4-Methylenedianiline.
106467.................................  1,4-Dichlorobenzene(p).
106898.................................  Epichlorohydrin (1-Chloro-2,3-
                                          epoxypropane).
106934.................................  Ethylene dibromide
                                          (Dibromoethane).
106990.................................  1,3-Butadiene.
107062.................................  Ethylene dichloride (1,2-
                                          Dichloroethane).
107131.................................  Acrylonitrile.
107302.................................  Chloromethyl methyl ether.
117817.................................  Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
                                          (DEHP).
118741.................................  Hexachlorobenzene.
119904.................................  3,3-Dimethoxybenzidine.
119937.................................  3,3-Dimethyl benzidine.
122667.................................  1,2-Diphenylhydrazine.
123911.................................  1,4-Dioxane (1,4-
                                          Diethyleneoxide).
127184.................................  Tetrachloroethylene
                                          (Perchloroethylene).
140885.................................  Ethyl acrylate.
302012.................................  Hydrazine.
542756.................................  1,3-Dichloropropene.
542881.................................  Bis(chloromethyl)ether.

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680319.................................  Hexamethylphosphoramide.
684935.................................  N-Nitroso-N-methylurea.
1120714................................  1,3-Propane sultone.
1332214................................  Asbestos.
1336363................................  Polychlorinated biphenyls
                                          (Aroclors).
1746016................................  2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-
                                          dioxin.
8001352................................  Toxaphene (chlorinated
                                          camphene).
                                         Arsenic Compounds.
                                         Chromium Compounds.
                                         Coke Oven Emissions.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    You must comply with the applicable General Provisions requirements 
according to the following table:

                 Table 17 to Subpart XXXX.--Applicability of General Provisions to Subpart XXXX
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                 Applicable to Subpart XXXX?
                                                        Brief description  -------------------------------------
            Citation                    Subject           of applicable      Using a  control     Not using  a
                                                             sections             device        control  device
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.1......................  Applicability......  Initial              Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        applicability
                                                        determination,
                                                        applicability
                                                        after standard
                                                        established,
                                                        permit
                                                        requirements,
                                                        extensions,
                                                        notifications.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.2......................  Definitions........  Definitions for      Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        part 63 standards.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.3......................  Units and            Units and            Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Abbreviations.       abbreviations for
                                                        part 63 standards.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.4......................  Prohibited           Prohibited           Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Activities.          activities,
                                                        compliance date,
                                                        circumvention,
                                                        severability.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.5......................  Construction/        Applicability;       Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Reconstruction.      applications;
                                                        approvals.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.6(a)...................  Applicability......  GP apply unless      Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        compliance
                                                        extension; GP
                                                        apply to area
                                                        sources that
                                                        become major.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.6(b)(1)-(4)............  Compliance Dates     Standards apply at   Yes..............  Yes.
                                   for New and          effective date; 3
                                   Reconstructed        years after
                                   Sources.             effective date;
                                                        upon startup; 10
                                                        years after
                                                        construction or
                                                        reconstruction
                                                        commences for
                                                        section 112(f).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.6(b)(5)................  Notification.......  Must notify if       Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        commenced
                                                        construction or
                                                        reconstruction
                                                        after proposal.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.6(b)(6)................  [Reserved].........  ...................  Yes..............  Yes.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.6(b)(7)................  Compliance Dates     ...................  No...............  No.
                                   for New and
                                   Reconstructed Area
                                   Sources that
                                   Become Major.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.6(c)(1)-(2)............  Compliance Dates     1. Comply according  Yes..............  Yes.
                                   for Existing         to date in
                                   Sources.             subpart, which
                                                        must be no later
                                                        than 3 years after
                                                        effective date.
                                                       2. For section       Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        112(f) standards,
                                                        comply within 90
                                                        days of effective
                                                        date unless
                                                        compliance
                                                        extension.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.6(c)(3)-(4)............  [Reserved].........  ...................  Yes..............  Yes.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.6(c)(5)................  Compliance Dates     Area sources that    Yes..............  Yes.
                                   for Existing Area    become major must
                                   Sources that         comply with major
                                   Become Major.        source standards
                                                        by date indicated
                                                        in subpart or by
                                                        equivalent time
                                                        period (for
                                                        example, 3 years).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.6(d)...................  [Reserved].........  ...................  Yes..............  Yes.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.6(e)(1)-(2)............  Operation &          1. Operate to        Yes..............  Yes
                                   Maintenance.         minimize emissions
                                                        at all times.
                                                       2. Correct           Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        malfunctions as
                                                        soon as
                                                        practicable.
                                                       3. Operation and     Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        maintenance
                                                        requirements
                                                        independently
                                                        enforceable;
                                                        information
                                                        Administrator will
                                                        use to determine
                                                        if operation and
                                                        maintenance
                                                        requirements were
                                                        met.

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Sec.  63.6(e)(3)................  Startup, Shutdown,   ...................  No...............  No.
                                   and Malfunction
                                   Plan (SSMP).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.6(f)(1)................  Compliance Except    ...................  No...............  No.
                                   During SSM.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.6(f)(2)-(3)............  Methods for          Compliance based on  Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Determining          performance test,
                                   Compliance.          operation and
                                                        maintenance plans,
                                                        records,
                                                        inspection.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.6(g)(1)-(3)............  Alternative          Procedures for       Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Standard.            getting an
                                                        alternative
                                                        standard.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.6(h)...................  Opacity/Visible      ...................  No...............  No.
                                   Emission (VE)
                                   Standards.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.6(i)...................  Compliance           Procedures and       Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Extension.           criteria for
                                                        Administrator to
                                                        grant compliance
                                                        extension.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.6(j)...................  Presidential         President may        Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Compliance           exempt source
                                   Exemption.           category from
                                                        requirement to
                                                        comply with rule.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.7(a)(1)-(2)............  Performance Test     ...................  No...............  No.
                                   Dates.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.7(a)(3)................  Section 114          Administrator may    Yes..............  No.
                                   Authority.           require a
                                                        performance test
                                                        under CAA section
                                                        114 at any time.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.7(b)(1)................  Notification of      Must notify          Yes..............  No.
                                   Performance Test.    Administrator 60
                                                        days before the
                                                        test.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.7(b)(2)................  Notification of      If rescheduling a    Yes..............  No.
                                   Rescheduling.        performance test
                                                        is necessary, must
                                                        notify
                                                        Administrator 5
                                                        days before
                                                        scheduled date of
                                                        rescheduled date.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.7(c)...................  Quality Assurance/   Requirement to
                                   Test Plan.           submit site-
                                                        specific test plan
                                                        60 days before the
                                                        test or on date
                                                        Administrator
                                                        agrees with:
                                                       1. Test plan         Yes..............  No.
                                                        approval
                                                        procedures.
                                                       2. Performance       Yes..............  No.
                                                        audit requirements.
                                                       3. Internal and      Yes..............  No.
                                                        External quality
                                                        assurance
                                                        procedures for
                                                        testing.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.7(d)...................  Testing Facilities.  Requirements for     Yes..............  No.
                                                        testing facilities.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.7(e)(1)................  Conditions for       1. Performance       Yes..............  No.
                                   Conducting           tests must be
                                   Performance Tests.   conducted under
                                                        representative
                                                        conditions.
                                                       2. Cannot conduct    Yes..............  No.
                                                        performance tests
                                                        during SSM.
                                                       3. Not a violation   Yes..............  No.
                                                        to exceed standard
                                                        during SSM.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.7(e)(2)................  Conditions for       Must conduct         Yes..............  No.
                                   Conducting           according to rule
                                   Performance Tests.   and EPA test
                                                        methods unless
                                                        Administrator
                                                        approves
                                                        alternative.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.7(e)(3)................  Test Run Duration..  1. Must have three   Yes..............  No.
                                                        test runs of at
                                                        least 1 hour each.
                                                       2. Compliance is     Yes..............  No.
                                                        based on
                                                        arithmetic mean of
                                                        three runs.
                                                       3. Conditions when   Yes..............  No.
                                                        data from an
                                                        additional test
                                                        run can be used.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.7(f)...................  Alternative Test     Procedures by which  Yes..............  No.
                                   Method.              Administrator can
                                                        grant approval to
                                                        use an alternative
                                                        test method.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.7(g)...................  Performance Test     1. Must include raw  Yes..............  No.
                                   Data Analysis.       data in
                                                        performance test
                                                        report.
                                                       2. Must submit       Yes..............  No.
                                                        performance test
                                                        data 60 days after
                                                        end of test with
                                                        the Notification
                                                        of Compliance
                                                        Status.
                                                       3. Keep data for 5   Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        years.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.7(h)...................  Waiver of Tests....  Procedures for       Yes..............  No.
                                                        Administrator to
                                                        waive performance
                                                        test.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(a)(1)................  Applicability of     Subject to all       Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Monitoring           monitoring
                                   Requirements.        requirements in
                                                        standard.
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Sec.  63.8(a)(2)................  Performance          Performance          Yes..............  No.
                                   Specifications.      Specifications in
                                                        appendix B of part
                                                        60 apply.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(a)(3)................  [Reserved].........  ...................  Yes..............  Yes.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(a)(4)................  Monitoring with      ...................  No...............  No.
                                   Flares.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(b)(1)................  Monitoring.........  Must conduct         Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        monitoring
                                                        according to
                                                        standard unless
                                                        Administrator
                                                        approves
                                                        alternative.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(b)(2)-(3)............  Multiple Effluents   1. Specific          Yes..............  Yes.
                                   and Multiple         requirements for
                                   Monitoring Systems.  installing
                                                        monitoring systems.
                                                       2. Must install on   Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        each effluent
                                                        before it is
                                                        combined and
                                                        before it is
                                                        released to the
                                                        atmosphere unless
                                                        Administrator
                                                        approves otherwise.
                                                       3. If more than one  Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        monitoring system
                                                        on an emission
                                                        point, must report
                                                        all monitoring
                                                        system results,
                                                        unless one
                                                        monitoring system
                                                        is a backup.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(c)(1)................  Monitoring System    Maintain monitoring  Yes..............  No.
                                   Operation and        system in a manner
                                   Maintenance.         consistent with
                                                        good air pollution
                                                        control practices.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(c)(1)(i).............  Routine and          ...................  No...............  No.
                                   Predictable SSM.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(c)(1)(ii)............  SSM not in SSMP....  ...................  No...............  No.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(c)(1)(iii)...........  Compliance with      1. How               Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Operation and        Administrator
                                   Maintenance          determines if
                                   Requirements.        source complying
                                                        with operation and
                                                        maintenance
                                                        requirements.
                                                       2. Review of source  Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        operation and
                                                        maintenance
                                                        procedures,
                                                        records,
                                                        manufacturer's
                                                        instructions,
                                                        recommendations,
                                                        and inspection of
                                                        monitoring system.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(c)(2)-(3)............  Monitoring System    1. Must install to   Yes..............  No.
                                   Installation.        get representative
                                                        emission and
                                                        parameter
                                                        measurements.
                                                       2. Must verify       Yes..............  No.
                                                        operational status
                                                        before or at
                                                        performance test.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(c)(4)................  Continuous           ...................  No...............  No.
                                   Monitoring System
                                   (CMS) Requirements.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(c)(5)................  Continuous Opacity   ...................  No...............  No.
                                   Monitoring Systems
                                   (COMS) Minimum
                                   Procedures.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(c)(6)................  CMS Requirements...  ...................  No...............  No.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(c)(7)-(8)............  CMS Requirements...  Out-of-control
                                                        periods, including
                                                        reporting:.
                                                       1. If you are a      Yes..............  No.
                                                        puncture sealant
                                                        application
                                                        affected source.
                                                       2. If you are a      No...............  No.
                                                        tire production or
                                                        tire cord
                                                        production
                                                        affected source.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(d)...................  CMS Quality Control  ...................  No...............  No.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(e)...................  CMS Performance      ...................  No...............  No.
                                   Evaluation.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(f)(1)-(5)............  Alternative          Procedures for       Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Monitoring Method.   Administrator to
                                                        approve
                                                        alternative
                                                        monitoring.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(f)(6)................  Alternative to       ...................  No...............  No.
                                   Relative Accuracy
                                   Test.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.8(g)...................  Data Reduction.....  ...................  No...............  No
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.9(a)...................  Notification         Applicability and    Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Requirements.        state delegation.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.9(b)(1)-(5)............  Initial              1. Submit            Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Notifications.       notification 120
                                                        days after
                                                        effective date.

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                                                       2. Notification of   Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        intent to
                                                        construct/
                                                        reconstruct,
                                                        notification of
                                                        commencement of
                                                        construct/
                                                        reconstruct,
                                                        notification of
                                                        startup.
                                                       3. Contents of each  Yes..............  Yes.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.9(c)...................  Request for          Can request if       Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Compliance           cannot comply by
                                   Extension.           date or if
                                                        installed best
                                                        available control
                                                        technology or
                                                        lowest achievable
                                                        emission rate.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.9(d)...................  Notification of      For sources that     Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Special Compliance   commence
                                   Requirements for     construction
                                   New Source.          between proposal
                                                        and promulgation
                                                        and want for to
                                                        comply 3 years
                                                        after effective
                                                        date.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.9(e)...................  Notification of      Notify               Yes..............  No.
                                   Performance Test.    Administrator 60
                                                        days prior.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.9(f)...................  Notification of VE/  ...................  No...............  No.
                                   Opacity Test.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.9(g)...................  Additional           ...................  No...............  No.
                                   Notifications When
                                   Using CMS.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.9(h) ..................  Notification of      1. Contents........  Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Compliance Status.
 
                                                       2. Due 60 days       Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        after Status end
                                                        of performance
                                                        test or other
                                                        compliance
                                                        demonstration,
                                                        except for opacity/
                                                        VE, which are due
                                                        30 days after.
                                                       3. When to submit    Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        to Federal vs.
                                                        Sate authority..
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.9(i)...................  Adjustment of        Procedures for       Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Submittal            Administrator to
                                   Deadlines.           approve change in
                                                        when notifications
                                                        must be submitted.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.9(j)...................  Change in Previous   Must submit within   Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Information.         15 days after the
                                                        change.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.10(a)..................  Recordkeeping/       1. Applies to all,   Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Reporting.           unless compliance
                                                        extension.
                                                       2. When to submit    Yes..............  Yes
                                                        to Federal vs.
                                                        State authority.
                                                       3. Procedures for    Yes..............  Yes
                                                        owners of more
                                                        than 1 source.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.10(b)(1)...............  Recordkeeping/       1. General           Yes..............  Yes
                                   Reporting.           Requirements.
                                                       2. Keep all records  Yes..............  Yes
                                                        readily available.
                                                       3. Keep for 5 years  Yes..............  Yes
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.10(b)(2)(i)-(iv).......  Records related to   ...................  No...............  No.
                                   Startup, Shutdown,
                                   and Malfunction.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.10(b)(2)(vi) and (x)-    CMS Records........  1. Malfunctions,
 (xi).                                                  inoperative, out-
                                                        of-control:
                                                       a. If you are a      Yes..............  No.
                                                        puncture sealant
                                                        application
                                                        affected source.
                                                       b. If you are a      No...............  No.
                                                        tire production or
                                                        tire cord
                                                        production
                                                        affected source.
                                                       2. Calibration
                                                        checks:.
                                                       a. If you are a      Yes..............  No.
                                                        puncture sealant
                                                        application
                                                        affected source.
                                                       b. If you are a      No...............  No.
                                                        tire production or
                                                        tire cord
                                                        production
                                                        affected source.
                                                       3. Adjustments,
                                                        maintenance:.
                                                       a. If you are a      Yes..............  No.
                                                        puncture sealant
                                                        application
                                                        affected source.
                                                       b. If you are a      No...............  No.
                                                        tire production or
                                                        tire cord
                                                        production
                                                        affected source.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.10(b)(2)(vii)-(ix).....  Records............  1. Measurements to   Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        demonstrate
                                                        compliance with
                                                        emission
                                                        limitations.
                                                       2. Performance       Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        test, performance
                                                        evaluation, and
                                                        visible emission
                                                        observation
                                                        results.
                                                       3. Measurements to   Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        determine
                                                        conditions of
                                                        performance tests
                                                        and performance
                                                        evaluations.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.10(b)(2)(xii)..........  Records............  Records when under   Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        waiver.
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Sec.  63.10(b)(3)...............  Records............  Applicability        Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        Determinations.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.10(c)..................  Records............  ...................  No...............  No.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.10(d)(1)...............  General Reporting    Requirement to       Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Requirements.        report.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.10(d)(2)...............  Report of            When to submit to    Yes..............  No.
                                   Performance Test     Federal or State
                                   Results.             authority.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.10(d)(3)...............  Reporting Opacity    ...................  No...............  No.
                                   or VE Observations.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.10(d)(4)...............  Progress Reports...  Must submit          Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        progress reports
                                                        on schedule if
                                                        under compliance
                                                        extension.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.10(d)(5)...............  Startup, Shutdown,   ...................  No...............  No.
                                   and Malfunction
                                   Reports.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.10(e)..................  Additional CMS       ...................  No...............  No.
                                   Reports.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.10(f)..................  Waiver for           Procedures for       Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Recordkeeping/       Administrator to
                                   Reporting.           waive.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.11.....................  Flares.............  ...................  No...............  No.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.12.....................  Delegation.........  State authority to   Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        enforce standards.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.13.....................  Addresses..........  Addresses where      Yes..............  Yes.
                                                        reports,
                                                        notifications, and
                                                        requests are sent.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.14.....................  Incorporation by     Test methods         Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Reference.           incorporated by
                                                        reference.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.  63.15.....................  Availability of      Public and           Yes..............  Yes.
                                   Information.         confidential
                                                        information.
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