[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 147 (Tuesday, July 31, 2012)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 45307-45319]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-18649]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0448; FRL-9707-7]


Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans: 
Georgia; Control Techniques Guidelines and Reasonably Available Control 
Technology

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve three final and one draft State 
Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Georgia, 
through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), to EPA 
on November 13, 1992, October 21, 2009, March 19, 2012, and July 19, 
2012 (draft SIP revision). With regard only to the July 19, 2012, SIP 
submission, EPA is also proposing, in the alternative, to conditionally 
approve that revision which relates to certain control techniques 
guidelines (CTG) categories. Together, these four revisions establish 
reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements for the 
major sources located in the Atlanta, Georgia 1997 8-hour ozone 
nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the ``Atlanta Area'') that 
either emit volatile organic compounds (VOC), nitrogen oxides (NOx), or 
both. Georgia's SIP revisions include certain VOC source categories for 
which EPA has issued CTG. EPA has evaluated the proposed revisions to 
Georgia's SIP, and has made the preliminary determination that they are 
consistent with statutory and regulatory requirements and EPA guidance.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 30, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R04-
OAR-2012-0448 by one of the following methods:
    1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for 
submitting comments.
    2. Email: [email protected].
    3. Fax: (404) 562-9019.
    4. Mail: ``EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0448'' Regulatory Development Section, 
Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., 
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960.
    5. Hand Delivery or Courier: Lynorae Benjamin, Chief, Regulatory 
Development Section, Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics 
Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 
Forsyth Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960. Such deliveries are 
only accepted during the Regional Office's normal hours of operation. 
The Regional Office's official hours of business are Monday through 
Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, excluding federal holidays.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. ``EPA-R04-OAR-
2012-0448.'' EPA's policy is that all comments received will be 
included in the public docket without change and may be made available 
online at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be 
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose 
disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit through 
www.regulations.gov or email, information that you consider to be CBI 
or otherwise protected. The www.regulations.gov Web site is an 
``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know your 
identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of 
your comment. If you send an email comment directly to EPA without 
going through www.regulations.gov, your email address will be 
automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is 
placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you 
submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name 
and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any

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disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to 
technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA 
may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid 
the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of 
any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public 
docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.
    Docket: All documents in the electronic docket are listed in the 
www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some 
information is not publicly available, i.e., CBI or other information 
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such 
as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be 
publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket 
materials are available either electronically in www.regulations.gov or 
in hard copy at the Regulatory Development Section, Air Planning 
Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., 
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960. EPA requests that if at all possible, you 
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section to schedule your inspection. The Regional Office's official 
hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, excluding 
federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jane Spann, Regulatory Development 
Section, Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management 
Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth 
Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960. Ms. Spann may be reached by 
phone at (404) 562-9029, or via electronic mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Contents

I. Background
II. Analysis of the State's Submittals
III. Effect of this Proposed Action
IV. Proposed Action
V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. Background

    On April 30, 2004, EPA designated the Atlanta Area as a marginal 
nonattainment area with respect to the 1997 8-hour ozone national 
ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). See 69 FR 23858. The Atlanta 
Area includes the following 20 counties: Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, 
Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, 
Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Rockdale, Spalding and 
Walton.\1\ For background purposes, portions of the Atlanta Area were 
designated as a severe nonattainment area for the 1-hour ozone NAAQS. 
The area was subsequently redesignated to attainment for the 1-hour 
ozone standard with a maintenance plan. The original Atlanta 1-hour 
severe ozone nonattainment area consisted of 13 counties including 
Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, 
Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale. See 56 FR 56694 
(November 6, 1991). As such, major sources in the 13-county 1-hour 
ozone nonattainment area were defined as those sources that emit 25 tpy 
or more of VOC or NOX. Therefore, the applicability of some 
of the rules being approved in today's action is for 25 tpy and above 
for sources in the 13 county area that was severe for the 1-hour ozone 
NAAQS and moderate for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS; and 100 tpy and 
above in the remaining 7 counties that have only been classified as 
moderate for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS. On March 6, 2008, EPA 
reclassified the Atlanta Area from a marginal ozone nonattainment area 
to a moderate ozone nonattainment area. As a result of this designation 
and subsequent reclassification to moderate, Georgia was required to 
amend its SIP for the Atlanta Area to satisfy the requirements for a 
moderate area under section 182 of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
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    \1\ Effective July 20, 2012, EPA designated 15 counties in the 
Atlanta metropolitan area as a marginal nonattainment area for the 
2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS. Today's proposed action regarding RACT is 
not related to requirements for the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS.
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A. Statutory Requirements

    Section 182(b)(2) of the CAA requires states to adopt RACT rules 
for all areas designated nonattainment for ozone and classified as 
moderate or above. The three parts of the section 182(b)(2) RACT 
requirements are: (1) RACT for sources covered by an existing CTG 
(i.e., a CTG issued prior to enactment of the 1990 amendments to the 
CAA); (2) RACT for sources covered by a post-enactment CTG; and (3) all 
major sources not covered by a CTG (i.e., non-CTG sources). Pursuant to 
40 CFR 51.165, a major source for a moderate ozone area is a source 
that emits 100 tons per year (tpy) or more of VOC or NOX.
    A CTG is a guidance document issued by EPA which, as a result of 
CAA section 182(b)(2), triggers a responsibility for states to submit, 
as part of their SIPs, RACT rules for stationary sources of VOC that 
are covered by the CTG. EPA defines RACT as ``the lowest emission limit 
that a particular source is capable of meeting by the application of 
control technology that is reasonably available considering 
technological and economic feasibility.'' See 44 FR 53761, (September 
17, 1979). Each CTG includes a ``presumptive norm'' or ``presumptive 
RACT'' that EPA believes satisfies the definition of RACT.
    If a state submits a RACT rule that is consistent with presumptive 
RACT, the state does not need to submit additional support to 
demonstrate that the rule meets the CAA's RACT requirement. However, if 
the state decides to submit an alternative emission limit or level of 
control for a source or source category for which there is a 
presumptive RACT, the state must submit independent documentation as to 
why the rule meets the statutory RACT requirement. As mentioned above, 
section 182(b)(2) of the CAA addresses moderate and above areas for the 
1-hour ozone standard. Further clarification of the RACT requirements 
for areas classified as moderate or above for the 1997 8-hour ozone 
NAAQS is provided in EPA's regulations.\2\ See 40 CFR 51.912.
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    \2\ On July 18, 1997, EPA promulgated a revised 8-hour ozone 
NAAQS of 0.08 parts per million--also referred to as the 1997 8-hour 
ozone NAAQS. On April 30, 2004, EPA designated areas as 
unclassifiable/attainment, nonattainment and unclassifiable for the 
1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS. In addition, on April 30, 2004, as part of 
the framework to implement the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS, EPA 
promulgated an implementation rule in two phases (Phase I and II). 
The Phase I Rule (effective on June 15, 2004), provided the 
implementation requirements for designated areas under subpart 1 and 
subpart 2 of the CAA. See 69 FR 23951. EPA's Phase II Rule, 
finalized on November 29, 2005, addressed control and planning 
requirements as they applied to areas designated nonattainment for 
the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS such as RACT, RACM, reasonable further 
progress, modeling and attainment demonstrations, new source review, 
and the impact to reformulated gas for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS 
transition. See 70 FR 71612.
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    The CTG established by EPA are guidance to the states and only 
provide recommendations. A state can develop its own strategy for what 
constitutes RACT for the various CTG categories, and EPA will review 
that strategy in the context of the SIP process and determine whether 
it meets the RACT requirements of the CAA and its implementing 
regulations. If no major sources of VOC or NOX emissions 
(each pollutant should be considered separately) in a particular source 
category exist in an applicable nonattainment area, a state may submit 
a negative declaration for that category.
    In addition, section 183(e) of the CAA directs EPA to: (1) List for 
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those categories of products that account for at least 80 percent of 
the VOC emissions, on a reactivity-adjusted basis, from consumer and 
commercial products in ozone nonattainment areas; and (2) divide the 
list of categories to be regulated into four groups. EPA published the 
initial list, following the 1990 CAA Amendments, in the Federal 
Register on March 23, 1995 (60 FR 15264), and has revised the list 
several times. See 71 FR 28320 (May 16, 2006), 70 FR 69759 (November 
17, 2005), 64 FR 13422 (March 18, 1999), 63 FR 48792 (September 11, 
1998). As authorized by CAA section 183(e)(3)(C), EPA chose to issue 
CTG in lieu of regulations for each listed product category. See 73 FR 
58481 (October 7, 2008) (Group IV CTG); 72 FR 57215 (October 9, 2007) 
(Group III CTG); and 71 FR 58745 (October 5, 2006) (Group II CTG).

B. Regulatory Schedule for Implementing CTG

    CTG categories that were established in 1978 ultimately were 
required to be adopted by the states by 1990 (see schedule below for 
details). CAA section 182(b)(2) provides that a CTG issued after 1990 
must specify the date by which a state must submit a SIP revision in 
response to the CTG. States were required to have the pre-1990 CAA CTG 
categories and post-1990 CAA CTG categories for applicable areas 
addressed in their SIPs according to the following schedule:

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          Group              Federal Register published                            SIP due
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I.......................  Pre-1990 CAA Amendment CTG. As    Pre-CAA Amendment CTG. The first 25 CTG categories
                           of January 1978 the first 15      were due to be adopted by the states by 1980. EPA
                           CTG categories were               initially approved most of these rules into the
                           established. Ten additional CTG   state SIPs. Subsequently, EPA reviewed these state
                           categories were issued in 1978    rules to see if they were technically adequate and
                           (1 of those (vegetable oil) was   if they met national standards for national
                           rescinded).                       consistency. Based on this review, EPA issued the
                                                             RACT fix-ups in 1987 (See general preamble (57 FR
                                                             13498, April 16, 1992)). In 1988, EPA published a
                                                             technical document to address technical
                                                             inadequacies found in these state adopted rules and
                                                             to address minimum standards of national
                                                             consistency. States were required to adopt revised
                                                             rules by 1990. Congress established CTG statutory
                                                             requirements in the 1990 CAA Amendments.
                                                             Outstanding CTG requirements were due in 1992 (CAA
                                                             Section 182(b)(2)(C)).
                          Post-1990 CAA Amendment CTG. The  September 15, 2006 (40 CFR 51.912, RACT SIPs due for
                           group of CTG established in 60    the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS).
                           FR 15264, March 23, 1995, were
                           broken into subsets called
                           ``Group I, II, III and IV''
                           (some of these CTG are updates
                           of previously established CTG)).
II......................  71 FR 58745, October 5, 2006....  October 5, 2007.
III.....................  72 FR 57215, October 9, 2007....  October 9, 2008.
IV......................  73 FR 58481, October 7, 2008....  October 7, 2009.
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II. Analysis of the State's Submittals

    On November 13, 1992, October 21, 2009, and March 19, 2012, GA EPD 
submitted final SIP revisions to EPA for review and approval into the 
Georgia SIP. On July 19, 2012, GA EPD submitted a draft SIP revision to 
EPA for review and approval through parallel process. In the 
alternative to proposing approval of Georgia's July 19, 2012, draft SIP 
revision, EPA is proposing to conditionally approve Georgia's July 19, 
2012, SIP revisions. These four SIP revisions comprehensively address 
all of the remaining CTG related requirements for the Atlanta Area \3\ 
and revise Georgia's rules to address the VOC and NOX RACT 
provisions for major sources.
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    \3\ Georgia met some of the Group I CTG requirements through SIP 
revisions submitted to EPA prior to November 13, 1992.
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    Georgia's SIP revisions include changes made by the State of 
Georgia to its Air Quality Rules, found at Chapter 391-3-1, and include 
revisions to GA EPD's VOC and NOX rules, including its VOC 
and NOX RACT requirements. Georgia's VOC and NOX 
rules for the Atlanta Area are being approved, as they are consistent 
with the CAA, and EPA VOC and NOX RACT guidance including 
CTG guidance. A brief description of the rule changes that GA EPD 
submitted and that EPA is approving through this action is provided 
below.

A. Summary of the November 13, 1992, SIP Submittal

    On November 13, 1992, the State of Georgia submitted a SIP revision 
to clarify compliance options and specify solids equivalent limits for 
certain CTG source categories in order to meet EPA requirements. This 
revision was originally submitted to address the 1-hour ozone 
nonattainment area requirements. EPA is now proposing to approve the 
revisions included as part of the November 13, 1992, SIP revision. A 
portion of the November 13, 1992, SIP revision was previously acted on 
in a Federal Register notice dated March 8, 1995 (60 FR 12688). A 
portion of the November 13, 1992, SIP revision was withdrawn. Rule 391-
3-1-.02(2)(tt) and Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(yy) were originally submitted in 
the November 13, 1992, submittal but GA EPD submitted a December 22, 
1997, letter and a subsequent February 27, 2012, letter clarifying that 
GA EPD withdrew Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(tt) and Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(yy) 
from the November 13, 1992, submittal. The following remaining rule 
changes from the 1992 SIP revision, supplemented by the October 21, 
2009, SIP revisions, are being approved in today's rulemaking, and 
address the Group I CTG related to certain surface coating methods. See 
section B of this rulemaking for a summary of the October 21, 2009, SIP 
revisions. Specifically, Georgia's Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(u) addresses the 
control of VOC emissions from can coating operations located in the 
Atlanta Area; Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(v) addresses the control of VOC 
emissions from coil coating operations located in the Atlanta Area; 
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(x) addresses the control of VOC emissions from 
fabric and vinyl coating operations located in the Atlanta Area; and 
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(aa) addresses the control of VOC emissions from 
wire coating operations located in the Atlanta Area.
    Additionally, there were five other rules, intended to address 
Group I CTG related to additional surface coating methods, flat wood 
paneling and graphic arts systems, included in the November 13, 1992, 
SIP revision. Specifically, Georgia's Rule 391-3-1-

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.02(2)(w) addresses the control of VOC emissions from paper coating 
operations located in the Atlanta Area; Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(y) 
addresses the control of VOC emissions from metal furniture coating 
operations located in the Atlanta Area; Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(z) 
addresses the control of VOC emissions from large appliance surface 
coating operations located in the Atlanta Area; Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(jj) 
addresses the control of VOC emissions from flat wood paneling 
operations located in the Atlanta Area; and Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(mm) 
addresses the control of VOC emissions from graphic arts systems 
operations located in the Atlanta Area. On March 19, 2012, Georgia 
updated rules 391-3-1-.02(2)(w), 391-3-1-.02(2)(y), 391-3-1-.02(2)(z), 
391-3-1-.02(2)(jj), and 391-3-1-.02(2)(mm). Today, EPA is proposing to 
take action on the versions of these rules that were submitted in the 
March 19, 2012, SIP revision. See Section C for a summary of the March 
19, 2012, SIP revision.

B. Summary of the October 21, 2009, SIP Submittals

    Georgia submitted three SIP revisions dated October 21, 2009.
     ``October 21, 2009, Submittal A'' consists of the Atlanta 
Area Attainment Demonstration SIP, the Atlanta Area RACT SIP and the 
Atlanta Area Reasonable Further Progress SIP. Today's action only 
addresses the Atlanta Area RACT SIP portion of October 21, 2009, 
Submittal A. The RACT SIP portion states ``A majority of VOC provisions 
in Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(2) apply statewide based on county-specific 
VOC emission thresholds. The applicability of the VOC provisions that 
do not apply statewide have been extended to the additional 7 counties 
that make up the metro Atlanta non-attainment area. In addition, these 
VOC provisions apply year-round. The applicable NOX rules 
already applied to the 7 additional counties and no change is being 
implemented at this time and they apply May 1 through September 31.'' 
The submittal then provides a comprehensive list of regulations that 
were originally submitted November 13, 1992.
     ``October 21, 2009, Submittal B'' includes rule revisions 
that apply to the Atlanta Area, with state effective dates of June 8, 
2008. It includes changes to 12 RACT rules including: (1) six VOC CTG 
RACT rules; (2) two VOC RACT rules; (3) two NOX RACT rules; 
(4) a rule for VOC emissions from major sources; and (5) a rule for 
NOX emissions from major sources.
     ``October 21, 2009, Submittal C'' includes rule revisions 
that apply to the Atlanta Area, with state effective dates of April 12, 
2009. It includes changes to eight RACT rules including: (1) Four VOC 
CTG RACT rules; (2) two VOC RACT rules; and (3) two NOX RACT 
rules. This submittal revises seven of the rules contained in the 
``October 21, 2009, Submittal B'' SIP revision.
    As mentioned above in section II.A., of this rulemaking, the 
following rule changes from Georgia's November 1992 SIP revision, as 
supplemented by the October 21, 2009, SIP revisions, addressed Group I 
CTG: Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(u), Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(v), Rule 391-3-
1-.02(2)(w), Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(x), Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(y), Rule 391-
3-1-.02(2)(z), Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(aa), Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(jj) and 
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(mm). The October 21, 2009, Submittal B SIP revision 
also included Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(pp), Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rr), Rule 
391-3-1-.02(2)(ss), Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(tt), Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(vv), 
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(yy), Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ccc), Rule 391-3-
1-.02(2)(ddd), Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(eee), Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(hhh), Rule 
391-3-1-.02(2)(lll) and Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr). The state effective 
date of these rule revisions was June 8, 2008. The October 21, 2009, 
Submittal C SIP revision subsequently revised Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(vv), 
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ccc), Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd), Rule 391-3-
1-.02(2)(eee), Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(hhh), Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(lll) and 
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr) with a state effective date of April 12, 2009. 
In addition, the October 21, 2009, Submittal C SIP revision revised 
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk). On March 19, 2012, Georgia later updated Rule 
391-3-1-.02(2)(w), Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(y) and Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(z) to 
incorporate the requirements of CAA Section 182(b)(2)(A) for the Group 
III CTG. On March 19, 2012, Georgia also updated Rule 391-3-
1-.02(2)(jj), Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(mm) and Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd) to 
incorporate the requirements of CAA Section 182(b)(2)(A) for the Group 
II CTG. Today, EPA is proposing to take action on the version of this 
rule that was submitted in the March 19, 2012, SIP revision. See 
section C of this rulemaking for a summary of the March 19, 2012, SIP 
revision.

C. Summary of the March 19, 2012, SIP Submittal

    Georgia's March 19, 2012, SIP revision applies to the 20 county 
Atlanta Area. EPA is proposing to approve the March 19, 2012, SIP 
revision in its entirety. The rule additions and amendments included in 
the March 19, 2012, SIP revision are listed below and grouped by 
pertinent CTG:
     Rule 391-3-1-.01 ``Definitions''
     Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(a)6 ``General Provisions, VOC Emission 
Standards, Exemptions, Area Designations, Compliance Schedules and 
Compliance Determinations''
     Group II CTG (71 FR 58745, October 5, 2006)

--Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(jj) ``VOC Emissions from Surface Coating of Flat 
Wood Paneling''
--Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(mm) ``VOC Emissions from Graphic Arts Systems''
--Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd) ``Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from 
Offset Lithography and Letterpress''
--Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(aaaa) ``Industrial Cleaning Solvents''
     Group III CTG (72 FR 57215, October 9, 2007)
--Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(w) ``VOC Emissions from Paper Coating''
--Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(y) ``VOC Emissions from Metal Furniture Coating''
--Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(z) ``VOC Emissions from Large Appliance Surface 
Coating''
     Group IV CTG (73 FR 58481, October 7, 2008)
--Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(t) ``VOC Emissions from Automobile and Light-Duty 
Truck Manufacturing''
--Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ii) ``VOC Emissions from Surface Coating of 
Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products''
--Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(vvv) ``VOC Emissions from Surface Coating of 
Miscellaneous Plastic Parts and Products''
--Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(yyy) ``VOC Emissions from the Use of 
Miscellaneous Industrial Adhesives''
--Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(zzz) ``VOC Emissions from the Fiberglass Boat 
Manufacturing'' including a negative declaration regarding the Pleasure 
Craft Coating Operations emission standard contained in the Group IV 
CTG

    For each of the above March 19, 2012, SIP revision CTG related rule 
additions or changes, the SIP revision contains:
     New emission standards and/or work practice standards 
consistent with those in the new or revised CTG. Where existing 
emission limits were more stringent than the CTG, GA EPD maintained the 
existing provisions from the previous CTG. For Pleasure Craft Coating 
Operations, Georgia submitted a negative declaration, affirming that 
there are no sources applying coatings to pleasure craft in the Atlanta 
Area;

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     New and revised definitions consistent with those in the 
CTG;
     A schedule for submitting permit applications, completing 
construction, and full compliance for any modifications necessary for a 
facility to comply with the new requirements; and
     Modifications to the applicability requirements clarifying 
which standards remain in effect until January 1, 2015, which standards 
become applicable on January 1, 2015, and what requirements are 
applicable after January 1, 2015.

D. Summary of the July 19, 2012, Draft SIP Submittal

    On July 19, 2012, GA EPD submitted a draft SIP revision, for 
parallel processing, to apply the appropriate thresholds and 
applicability for certain CTG categories and RACT requirements for the 
7 counties that were not a part of the original 1-hour ozone 
nonattainment area for Atlanta. In order to ensure that EPA can timely 
\4\ take final action on today's proposed approval, EPA is proposing 
alternative actions with regard to the July 19, 2012, draft SIP 
revision. Because that revision was submitted in draft form, for 
parallel processing, EPA is today both proposing to approve the 
revision and alternatively, proposing to conditionally approve the 
revision based on Georgia's commitment to provide EPA with a revision 
within one year of final action on the conditional approval. Should EPA 
timely receive from Georgia the final version of the draft July 19, 
2012, SIP revision, EPA will take final action to approve that 
revision. If, however, Georgia is unable to timely provide EPA with the 
final SIP revision, EPA will take final action on the conditional 
approval being proposed today. In either situation, EPA intends to take 
final action on the RACT SIP revisions provided by Georgia for the 
Atlanta Area.
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    \4\ On January 16, 2012, EPA was sued in federal court for 
failure to take action on certain Georgia SIP revisions, including 
certain revisions regarding RACT requirements for the Atlanta Area. 
EPA intends to take action on the pertinent RACT related submittals 
by September 14, 2012.
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    Specifically, in the July 19, 2012, draft SIP revision, GA EPD 
revised Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(a)(6) addressing the applicability 
thresholds for Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding and 
Walton Counties for the following CTG categories and RACT requirements:
     Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(u) VOC Emissions from Can Coating;
     Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(v) VOC Emissions from Coil Coating;
     Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(x) VOC Emissions from Fabric and Vinyl 
Coating;
     Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(aa) VOC Emissions from Wire Coating;
     Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(bb) Petroleum Liquid Storage;
     Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(cc) Bulk Gasoline Terminals;
     Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(dd) Cutback Asphalt;
     Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ee) Petroleum Refinery;
     Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ff) Solvent Metal Cleaning;
     Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(hh) Petroleum Refinery Equipment 
Leaks;
     Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(kk) VOC Emissions from Synthesized 
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing;
     Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ll) VOC Emissions from the Manufacture 
of Pneumatic Rubber Tires;
     Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(nn) VOC Emissions from External 
Floating Roof Tanks;
     Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(qq) VOC Emissions from Large Petroleum 
Dry Cleaners;
    The July 19, 2012, draft SIP revision, also included a revision to 
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk) VOC Emissions from Aerospace Manufacturing and 
Rework Facilities which addresses the applicability thresholds for 
Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding and Walton Counties.
    As mentioned above, on July 19, 2012, the State of Georgia, through 
GA EPD, submitted a request for parallel processing of a draft SIP 
revision that the State is taking through public comment. GA EPD 
requested parallel processing so that EPA could begin to take action on 
its draft SIP revision in advance of the State's submission of the 
final SIP revision. Consistent with EPA regulations found at 40 CFR 
Part 51, Appendix V, section 2.3.1, for purposes of expediting review 
of a SIP submittal, parallel processing allows a state to submit a plan 
to EPA prior to actual adoption by the state. Generally, the state 
submits a copy of the proposed regulation or other revisions to EPA 
before conducting its public hearing. EPA reviews this proposed state 
action, and prepares a notice of proposed rulemaking. EPA's notice of 
proposed rulemaking is published in the Federal Register during the 
same time frame that the state is holding its public process. The state 
and EPA then provide for concurrent public comment periods on both the 
state action and federal action.
    If the revision that is finally adopted and submitted by the State 
is changed in aspects other than those identified in the proposed 
rulemaking on the parallel process submission, EPA will evaluate those 
changes and if necessary and appropriate, issue another notice of 
proposed rulemaking. The final rulemaking action by EPA will occur only 
after the SIP revision has been adopted by the State and submitted 
formally to EPA for incorporation into the SIP. As stated above, the 
final rulemaking action by EPA will occur only after the SIP revision 
has been: (1) Adopted by Georgia, (2) submitted formally to EPA for 
incorporation into the SIP; and (3) evaluated by EPA, including any 
changes made by the State after the July 19, 2012, draft SIP revision 
is submitted to EPA.
    As explained earlier, in the alternative, EPA is also proposing 
conditional approval of Georgia's July 19, 2012, draft SIP revision, in 
order to ensure that EPA can take timely action to act on Georgia's 
RACT related revisions for the Atlanta Area. On July 19, 2012, Georgia 
submitted a commitment letter to provide EPA a SIP revision to address 
the appropriate thresholds and applicability for certain CTG categories 
and RACT requirements (listed above) for the 7 counties that are in the 
Atlanta Area but were not a part of the original 1-hour ozone 
nonattainment area for Atlanta. Georgia requested conditional approval 
of the CTG categories and RACT requirements until such time (within a 
year) that the State could submit a SIP revision to fully address these 
requirements. The State requested conditional approval in coordination 
with the July 19, 2012, draft SIP revision that the State has out for 
public comment, and requested conditional approval in the event that 
EPA had to take action on the CTG and RACT requirements for Georgia in 
advance of receipt of a final submission. A copy of Georgia's 
commitment letter is provided in the docket at EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0448 
for today's proposed rulemaking.

E. List of Rules Being Approved Into the SIP

    Below summarizes the specifics of each rule being proposed for 
approval in today's action.
a. Definitions and CTG Related Rules
1. Rule 391-3-1-.01, ``Definitions''
    Revisions to this rule were state effective June 8, 2008, and 
submitted to EPA on June 25, 2008, for SIP approval. EPA approved the 
June 25, 2008, revisions into the SIP on June 11, 2009 (74 FR 27713). 
Subsequently, this rule was revised on March 7, 2012, to update the 
definition of Georgia Department of Natural Resources ``Procedures for 
Testing and Monitoring Sources of Air Pollutants,'' (PTM) to reference 
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recent, October 11, 2011, version of the PTM. It was submitted for SIP 
approval on March 19, 2012, and EPA is proposing to approve into the 
SIP the March 19, 2012, version of Rule 391-3-1-.01, ``Definitions.''
2. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(a)6, ``General Provisions, VOC Emission 
Standards, Exemptions, Area Designations, Compliance Schedules and 
Compliance Determinations''
    VOC emission standards are required for all CTG source category 
sources in the 20 county Atlanta Area. Revisions to this rule were 
state effective June 8, 2008, and submitted to EPA on June 25, 2008, 
for SIP approval. EPA approved the June 25, 2008, revisions into the 
SIP on June, 11, 2009 (74 FR 27713). Subsequently, on March 7, 2012, 
Georgia updated the applicability requirements regarding these sources. 
The March 7, 2012, changes were submitted to EPA on March 19, 2012, for 
SIP approval. These changes remove the reference to Rules 391-3-
1-.02(2)(t), (w), (y), (z), (ii), (jj), and (mm) from the applicability 
provisions in subparagraphs 391-3-1-.02(2)(a)6(i)(I). Georgia updated 
its applicability requirements again and submitted a draft SIP revision 
on July 19, 2012. These changes expanded the applicability to the 
entire 20 county Atlanta Area for Rules 391-3-1-.02(2)(u), (v), (x), 
(aa), (bb), (cc), (dd), (ee), (ff), (hh), (kk), (ll), (nn) and (qq).
    EPA is proposing to approve into the SIP the March 19, 2012, 
version of Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(a)6, ``General Provisions, VOC Emission 
Standards, Exemptions, Area Designations, Compliance Schedules and 
Compliance Determinations.'' EPA is also proposing to approve Georgia's 
rule changes submitted on July 19, 2012, for parallel processing. In 
the alternative to proposing approval of Georgia's July 19, 2012, draft 
SIP revision, EPA is proposing to conditionally approve Georgia's July 
19, 2012, SIP revisions.
3. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(t) ``VOC Emissions From Automobile and Light-
Duty Truck Manufacturing''
    In May 1977, EPA issued a CTG document (1977 CTG) for controlling 
VOC emissions from surface coating of automobiles and light-duty 
trucks. On October 7, 2008 (73 FR 58481), EPA updated the 1977 CTG, as 
part of Group IV CTG, addressing the control of VOC emissions from 
automobile and light-duty truck manufacturing. On January 3, 1991, 
April 3, 1991, and September 30, 1991, GA EPD corrected VOC RACT 
deficiencies for a number of rules including Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(t) 
``VOC Emissions from Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Manufacturing.'' 
EPA approved these 1991 revisions into the SIP on October 13, 1992 (57 
FR 46780). Subsequent revisions made to GA EPD's VOC Emissions from 
Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Manufacturing rule were state effective 
on December 20, 1994, and submitted to EPA for SIP approval. EPA 
approved this 1994 rule into the SIP on February 2, 1996. See 61 FR 
3817).
    Revisions to the rule were then made to address this CTG source 
category for the entire 20 county Atlanta Area and made state effective 
on March 7, 2012. GA EPD submitted the March 7, 2012, revisions to EPA 
on March 19, 2012. EPA has reviewed Georgia's revised rule and 
preliminarily determined that Georgia's rule is consistent with the 
Group IV CTG for VOC emissions from automobile and light-duty truck 
manufacturing. EPA is therefore proposing to approve Georgia's rule, 
submitted on March 19, 2012, regarding VOC emissions from automobile 
and light-duty truck manufacturing.
4. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(u) ``VOC Emissions From Can Coating''
    In May 1977, EPA established a CTG addressing the control of VOC 
emissions from can coating operations. On January 3, 1991, April 3, 
1991, and September 30, 1991, GA EPD corrected VOC RACT deficiencies 
for a number of rules including Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(u) ``VOC Emissions 
from Can Coating.'' EPA approved these 1991 revisions into the SIP on 
October 13, 1992 (57 FR 46780). On November 13, 1992, GA EPD submitted 
a SIP revision to address this CTG source category for the 13 county 
Atlanta 1-hour ozone nonattainment area. Subsequently, through the 
October 21, 2009, ``Submittal A'' SIP revision, and the draft July 19, 
2012, SIP revision the applicability of these rules was extended to 
include the 20 county Atlanta Area.\5\ The July 19, 2012, SIP revision 
revised Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(a)(6) ``General Provisions, VOC Emission 
Standards, Exemptions, Area Designations, Compliance Schedules and 
Compliance Determinations'' which affected the applicability for Rule 
391-3-1-.02(2)(u) ``VOC Emissions from Can Coating.''
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    \5\ Under Section 107(d)(1)(C) of the CAA, each ozone area 
designated nonattainment for the 1-hour ozone NAAQS prior to the 
enactment of the 1990 CAA Amendments, such as the Atlanta Area, was 
designated by operation of law upon the 1990 CAA Amendments. Under 
Section 181(a) of the CAA, each ozone area designated under section 
107(d) was also classified by operation of law as ``marginal,'' 
``moderate,'' ``serious,'' ``severe,'' or ``extreme,'' depending on 
the severity of the area's air quality problem. The original Atlanta 
1-hour severe ozone nonattainment area, (See 56 FR 56694, November 
6, 1991), consisted of the 13 counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, 
Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, 
Paulding and Rockdale. When the Atlanta Area was designated 
nonattainment for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS, the Area included the 
previous 1-hour area counties, and an additional seven counties to 
make the 20 county Atlanta Area.
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    The purpose of Georgia's rule is to control VOC emissions from can 
coating operations located in the Atlanta Area. GA EPD's Rule 391-3-
1-.02(2)(u) ``VOC Emissions from Can Coating'' was changed to clarify 
compliance options and to specify solids equivalent limits to be used 
as a compliance option. EPA has reviewed Georgia's rule changes, 
submitted on November 13, 1992, and in the October 21, 2009, Submittal 
A SIP revision and has preliminarily determined that these changes are 
consistent with EPA RACT guidance and EPA's CTG for Can Coatings, and 
these changes are therefore proposed for approval. EPA is also 
proposing to approve Georgia's rule changes submitted on July 19, 2012, 
for parallel processing and in alternative, proposing conditional 
approval of Georgia's July 19, 2012, draft SIP revision.
5. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(v) ``VOC Emissions From Coil Coating''
    In May 1977, EPA established a CTG addressing the control of VOC 
emissions from coil coating operations. On January 3, 1991, April 3, 
1991, and September 30, 1991, GA EPD corrected VOC RACT deficiencies 
for a number of rules including Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(v) ``VOC Emissions 
from Coil Coating.'' EPA approved these 1991 revisions into the SIP on 
October 13, 1992 (57 FR 46780). On November 13, 1992, GA EPD submitted 
a SIP revision to address this CTG source category for the 13 county 
Atlanta 1-hour ozone nonattainment area. Subsequently, through the 
October 21, 2009, Submittal A SIP revision, and the draft July 19, 
2012, SIP revision the applicability of these rules was extended to 
include the current 20 county 1997 8-hour Atlanta ozone nonattainment 
area. The July 19, 2012, SIP revision revised Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(a)(6) 
``General Provisions, VOC Emission Standards, Exemptions, Area 
Designations, Compliance Schedules and Compliance Determinations'' 
which affected the applicability for Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(v) ``VOC 
Emissions from Coil Coating.''
    The purpose of Georgia's rule is to control VOC emissions from coil 
coating operations located in the Atlanta Area. It was changed to 
clarify compliance options and to specify solids equivalent limits to 
be used as a compliance option. EPA has reviewed Georgia's rule 
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1992, and in the October 21, 2009, Submittal A SIP revision and has 
preliminarily determined that these changes are consistent with EPA 
RACT guidance and EPA's CTG for Coil Coatings, and these changes are 
therefore proposed for approval. EPA is also proposing to approve 
Georgia's rule changes submitted on July 19, 2012, for parallel 
processing. In the alternative, EPA is proposing to conditionally 
approve of Georgia's July 19, 2012, draft SIP revision.
6. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(w) ``VOC Emissions From Paper Coating''
    In May 1977, EPA established a CTG addressing the control of VOC 
emissions from paper coating operations. On October 9, 2007 (73 FR 
57215), EPA updated the 1977 CTG, as part of Group III CTG, addressing 
the control of VOC emissions from paper, film and foil coating 
operations. On January 3, 1991, April 3, 1991, and September 30, 1991, 
GA EPD corrected VOC RACT deficiencies for a number of rules including 
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(w) ``VOC Emissions from Paper Coating.'' EPA 
approved these 1991 revisions into the SIP on October 13, 1992 (57 FR 
46780). Subsequent changes to this rule became state effective on 
September 16, 1992, and were submitted to EPA for SIP approval on 
November 13, 1992. At the time it was submitted it applied to the 13 
counties in the 1-hour ozone nonattainment area. Through the October 
21, 2009, Submittal A SIP revision, the applicability of these rules 
was extended to include the current 20 county Atlanta Area. The Georgia 
rule was changed again on March 7, 2012, to be consistent with EPA 
Group III CTG established October 9, 2007 (72 FR 57215), and submitted 
to EPA for SIP approval on March 19, 2012.
    The purpose of this rule is to control VOC emissions from paper 
coating operations located in the Atlanta Area. It was changed to 
clarify compliance options and to specify solids equivalent limits to 
be used as a compliance option. Please see pages A-22 through A-25 of 
the March 19, 2012, submittal for the specific changes made to this 
rule. The Georgia submittal can be found in the docket at ``EPA-R04-
OAR-2012-0448'' for today's rulemaking. EPA has reviewed Georgia's rule 
changes, which became state effective on March 7, 2012, and has 
preliminarily determined that these changes are consistent with EPA 
RACT guidance and Group III CTG for VOC emissions for Paper, Film and 
Foil Coatings, and these changes are therefore proposed for approval.
7. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(x) ``VOC Emissions From Fabric and Vinyl 
Coating''
    In May 1977, EPA established a CTG addressing the control of VOC 
emissions from fabric and vinyl coating operations. On January 3, 1991, 
April 3, 1991, and September 30, 1991, GA EPD corrected VOC RACT 
deficiencies for a number of rules including Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(x) 
``VOC Emissions from Fabric and Vinyl Coating.'' EPA approved these 
1991 revisions into the SIP on October 13, 1992 (57 FR 46780). On 
November 13, 1992, GA EPD submitted a SIP revision to address this CTG 
source category for the 13 county Atlanta 1-hour ozone nonattainment 
area. Subsequently, through the October 21, 2009, Submittal A SIP 
revision, and the draft July 19, 2012, SIP revision, the applicability 
of Georgia's rule was extended to include the 20 county Atlanta Area. 
The July 19, 2012, SIP revision revised Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(a)(6) 
``General Provisions, VOC Emission Standards, Exemptions, Area 
Designations, Compliance Schedules and Compliance Determinations'' 
which affected the applicability for Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(x) ``VOC 
Emissions from Fabric and Vinyl Coating.''
    The purpose of this rule is to control VOC emissions from fabric 
and vinyl coating operations located in the Atlanta Area. It was 
changed to clarify compliance options and to specify solids equivalent 
limits to be used as a compliance option. EPA has reviewed Georgia's 
rule changes, and has preliminarily determined that these changes, 
submitted on November 13, 1992, and in the October 21, 2009, Submittal 
A SIP revision, are consistent with EPA RACT guidance and EPA's CTG for 
fabric and vinyl coatings, and these changes are therefore proposed for 
approval. EPA is also proposing to approve Georgia's rule changes 
submitted on July 19, 2012, for parallel processing and in the 
alternative, proposing conditional approval of Georgia's July 19, 2012, 
draft SIP revision.
8. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(y) ``VOC Emissions From Metal Furniture 
Coating''
    In June 1978, EPA established a CTG addressing the control of VOC 
emissions from Metal Furniture Coating. On October 9, 2007 (73 FR 
57215), EPA updated the 1978 CTG, as part of Group III CTG, addressing 
control of VOC emissions from metal furniture coating operations.
    On January 3, 1991, April 3, 1991, and September 30, 1991, GA EPD 
corrected VOC RACT deficiencies for a number of rules including Rule 
391-3-1-.02(2)(y) ``VOC Emissions from Metal Furniture Coating.'' EPA 
approved these 1991 revisions into the SIP on October 13, 1992 (57 FR 
46780). Subsequent revisions to this rule became state effective on 
September 16, 1992, and were submitted to EPA for SIP approval on 
November 13, 1992. At the time it was submitted it applied to the 13 
counties in the Atlanta 1-hour ozone nonattainment area. Through the 
October 21, 2009, Submittal A SIP revision, the applicability of these 
rules was extended to include the 20 county Atlanta Area. The Georgia 
rule was changed again on March 7, 2012, to be consistent with EPA 
Group III CTG established October 9, 2007, (72 FR 57215) and submitted 
to EPA for SIP approval on March 19, 2012.
    The purpose of this rule is to control VOC emissions from metal 
furniture coating operations located in the Atlanta Area. It was 
revised to clarify compliance options and to specify solids equivalent 
limits to be used as a compliance option. Please see pages A-25 through 
A-30 of the March 19, 2012, submittal for the specific changes made to 
this rule. The Georgia submittal can be found in the docket at ``EPA-
R04-OAR-2012-0448'' for today's rulemaking. EPA has reviewed Georgia's 
rule changes, submitted on March 19, 2012, and has preliminarily 
determined that these changes are consistent with EPA RACT guidance and 
Group III CTG VOC emissions for metal furniture coatings, and these 
changes are therefore proposed for approval.
9. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(z) ``VOC Emissions From Large Appliance Surface 
Coating''
    In May 1977, EPA established a CTG addressing the control of VOC 
emissions from large appliance surface coating operations. On October 
9, 2007 (73 FR 57215), EPA updated the 1977 CTG, as part of Group III 
CTG, addressing the control of VOC emissions from large appliance 
surface coating operations.
    On January 3, 1991, April 3, 1991, and September 30, 1991, GA EPD 
corrected VOC RACT deficiencies for a number of rules including Rule 
391-3-1-.02(2)(z) ``VOC Emissions from Large Appliance Surface 
Coating.'' EPA approved these 1991 revisions into the SIP on October 
13, 1992 (57 FR 46780). Subsequent revisions to this rule became state 
effective on September 16, 1992, and were submitted to EPA for SIP 
approval on November 13, 1992. At the time it was submitted it applied 
to the 13 counties in the Atlanta 1-hour ozone nonattainment area. 
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through the October 21, 2009, Submittal A, SIP revision, the 
applicability of these rules was extended to include the 20 county 
Atlanta Area. The Georgia rule was revised again on March 7, 2012, to 
be consistent with EPA Group III CTG established October 9, 2007, (see 
72 FR 57215) and submitted to EPA for SIP approval on March 19, 2012. 
EPA is now approving into the SIP the rule submitted to EPA on March 
19, 2012.
    The purpose of this rule is to control VOC emissions from large 
appliance surface coating operations located in the Atlanta Area. It 
was changed to clarify compliance options and to specify solids 
equivalent limits to be used as a compliance option. Please see pages 
A-30 through A-35 of the March 19, 2012, submittal for the specific 
changes made to this rule. The Georgia submittal can be found in the 
docket at ``EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0448'' for today's rulemaking. EPA has 
reviewed Georgia's rule changes in the March 19, 2012, submittal and 
has preliminarily determined that these changes are consistent with EPA 
RACT guidance and Group III CTG for VOC emissions for large appliance 
coatings, and these changes are therefore proposed for approval.
10. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(aa) ``VOC Emissions From Wire Coating''
    In May 1977, EPA established a CTG addressing the control of VOC 
emissions from magnet wire coating operations. On January 3, 1991, 
April 3, 1991, and September 30, 1991, GA EPD corrected VOC RACT 
deficiencies for a number of rules including Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(aa) 
``VOC Emissions from Wire Coating.'' EPA approved these 1991 revisions 
into the SIP on October 13, 1992 (57 FR 46780). On November 13, 1992, 
GA EPD submitted a SIP revision to address this CTG source category for 
the 13 county Atlanta 1-hour ozone nonattainment area. Subsequently, 
through the October 21, 2009, Submittal A SIP revision, and the draft 
July 19, 2012, SIP revision, the applicability of these rules was 
extended to include the 20 county Atlanta Area. The July 19, 2012, SIP 
revision revised Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(a)(6) ``General Provisions, VOC 
Emission Standards, Exemptions, Area Designations, Compliance Schedules 
and Compliance Determinations'' which affected the applicability for 
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(aa) ``VOC Emissions from Wire Coating.''
    The purpose of Georgia's rule is to control VOC emissions from wire 
coating operations located in the Atlanta Area. It was changed to 
clarify compliance options and to specify solids equivalent limits to 
be used as a compliance option. EPA has reviewed Georgia's rule 
changes, submitted on November 13, 1992, and in the October 21, 2009, 
Submittal A SIP revision and has preliminarily determined that these 
changes are consistent with EPA RACT guidance and EPA's CTG for wire 
coatings, and these changes are therefore proposed for approval. EPA is 
also proposing to approve Georgia's rule changes submitted on July 19, 
2012, for parallel processing. In the alternative, EPA is proposing to 
conditionally approve of Georgia's July 19, 2012, draft SIP revision.
11. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ii) ``VOC Emissions From Surface Coating of 
Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products''
    In June 1978, EPA issued a CTG document to address the control of 
VOC emissions from surface coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and 
Products. On October 7, 2008 (73 FR 58481), EPA updated the 1978 CTG, 
as part of Group IV CTG, addressing the control of VOC emissions from 
surface coating of miscellaneous metal parts and products.
    On January 3, 1991, April 3, 1991, and September 30, 1991, GA EPD 
corrected VOC RACT deficiencies for a number of rules including Rule 
391-3-1-.02(2)(ii) ``VOC Emissions from Surface Coating of 
Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products.'' EPA approved these 1991 
revisions into the SIP on October 13, 1992 (57 FR 46780). On October 
28, 1999, GA EPD submitted to EPA a revision to Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ii) 
``VOC Emissions from Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and 
Products'' and EPA approved this rule on July 10, 2001 (66 FR 35906). 
On March 19, 2012, GA EPD submitted another SIP revision revising Rule 
391-3-1-.02(2)(ii) ``VOC Emissions from Surface Coating of 
Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products,'' to address this CTG source 
category for the entire 20 county Atlanta Area.
    The purpose of Georgia's rule is to control VOC emissions from 
surface coating of miscellaneous metal parts and products operations 
located in the Atlanta Area. It was changed to clarify compliance 
options and to specify solids equivalent limits to be used as a 
compliance option. The changes set emissions limits and solids 
equivalent for various coating scenarios. Please see pages A-35 through 
A-44 of the March 19, 2012, submittal for the specific changes made to 
this rule. The Georgia submittal can be found in the docket at ``EPA-
R04-OAR-2012-0448'' for today's rulemaking. EPA has reviewed Georgia's 
rule changes, submitted on March 19, 2012, and has preliminarily 
determined that these changes are consistent with EPA RACT guidance and 
Group IV CTG for VOC emissions for surface coating of miscellaneous 
metal parts and products, and these changes are therefore proposed for 
approval.
12. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(jj) ``VOC Emissions From Surface Coating of 
Flat Wood Paneling''
    In June 1978, EPA issued a CTG document to address the control of 
VOC emissions from surface coating of flat wood paneling. On October 5, 
2006 (71 FR 58745), EPA updated the 1978 CTG, as part of Group II CTG, 
addressing the control of VOC emissions from surface coating of flat 
wood paneling operations.
    On January 3, 1991, April 3, 1991, and September 30, 1991, GA EPD 
corrected VOC RACT deficiencies for a number of rules including Rule 
391-3-1-.02(2)(jj) ``VOC Emissions from Surface Coating of Flat Wood 
Paneling.'' EPA approved these 1991 revisions into the SIP on October 
13, 1992 (57 FR 46780). GA EPD revised the rule again on September 16, 
1992, and submitted it to EPA for SIP approval on November 13, 1992. At 
the time it was submitted it applied to the 13 counties in the 1-hour 
ozone nonattainment area. Subsequently, through the October 21, 2009, 
Submittal A, SIP revision, the applicability of these rules was 
extended to include the 20 county Atlanta Area. The Georgia rule was 
changed again on March 7, 2012, to be consistent with EPA Group II CTG 
established October 5, 2006 (71 FR 58745), and was submitted to EPA for 
SIP approval on March 19, 2012.
    The purpose of Georgia's rule is to control VOC emissions from 
surface coating of flat wood paneling operations located in the Atlanta 
Area. It was changed to more clearly specify compliance options that 
are already approved in this section. Specifically, subparagraphs 
(jjj)2.(i),(ii) and (iii) are changed to more clearly define the 
compliance options. Please see pages A-44 through A-47 of the March 19, 
2012, submittal for the specific changes made to this rule. The Georgia 
submittal can be found in the docket at ``EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0448'' for 
today's rulemaking. EPA has reviewed Georgia's rule changes, submitted 
in the October 21, 2009, Submittal A, and March 19, 2012, SIP revisions 
and has preliminarily determined that these changes are consistent with 
EPA RACT guidance and Group II for VOC emissions for surface coating of 
flat wood paneling, and these revisions are therefore proposed for 
approval.

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13. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(mm) ``VOC Emissions From Graphic Arts Systems''
    In December 1978, EPA published a CTG for graphic arts (rotogravure 
printing and flexographic printing) that included flexible packaging 
printing. On October 5, 2006 (71 FR 58745), EPA updated the1978 CTG, as 
part of Group II CTG, addressing the control of VOC emissions from 
graphic arts systems consisting of packaging rotogravure, publication 
rotogravure or flexographic printing operations.
    On January 3, 1991, April 3, 1991, and September 30, 1991, GA EPD 
corrected VOC RACT deficiencies for a number of rules including Rule 
391-3-1-.02(2)(mm) ``VOC Emissions from Graphic Arts Systems.'' EPA 
approved these 1991 revisions into the SIP on October 13, 1992 (57 FR 
46780). GA EPD revised its rule again on September 16, 1992, and 
submitted the revisions to EPA for SIP approval on November 13, 1992. 
At the time Georgia's rule was submitted it applied to the 13 counties 
in the 1-hour ozone nonattainment area. Subsequently, through the 
October 21, 2009, Submittal A SIP revision, the applicability of these 
rules was extended to include the 20 county Atlanta Area. The Georgia 
rule was changed again on March 7, 2012, to be consistent with EPA 
Group II CTG established October 5, 2006 (71 FR 58745), and submitted 
to EPA for SIP approval on March 19, 2012. EPA is now proposing to 
approve into the SIP the rule submitted to EPA on March 19, 2012.
    The purpose of Georgia's rule is to control VOC emissions from 
graphic arts operations located in the Atlanta Area. It was changed to 
clarify compliance options and to specify solids equivalent limits to 
be used as a compliance option. The changes also allows for a 
compliance option to average a 24-hour weighted basis of VOC content, 
provided the average does not exceed the limits set in this section. 
Please see pages A-48 through A-52 of the March 19, 2012, submittal for 
the specific changes made to this rule. The Georgia submittal can be 
found in the docket at ``EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0448'' for today's 
rulemaking. EPA has reviewed Georgia's rule changes, submitted on March 
19, 2012, and has preliminarily determined that these changes are 
consistent with EPA RACT guidance and Group II CTG for VOC emissions 
for graphic arts, and these changes are therefore proposed for 
approval.
14. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(pp) ``Bulk Gasoline Plants''
    In 1977, EPA established a CTG addressing the control of VOC 
emissions from bulk gasoline plants. On January 3, 1991, April 3, 1991, 
and September 30, 1991, GA EPD corrected VOC RACT deficiencies for a 
number of rules including Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(pp) ``Bulk Gasoline 
Plants.'' EPA approved these 1991 revisions into the SIP on October 13, 
1992 (57 FR 46780). On December 31, 2004, GA EPD revised Rule 391-3-
1-.02(2)(pp) ``Bulk Gasoline Plants'' again. EPA approved these 
revisions into the SIP on August 26, 2005, (70 FR 50199). GA EPD 
revised its rule again on June 8, 2008, and submitted the revisions to 
EPA for SIP approval in the October 21, 2009, Submittal B SIP revision. 
EPA is now proposing to approve into the SIP the rule submitted to EPA 
on October 21, 2009.
    The purpose of Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(pp) ``Bulk Gasoline Plants'' is 
to comply with section 182 of the CAA, as it relates to the 
implementation of RACT for bulk gasoline plants. The amendment extends 
the requirement to all 20 counties in the Atlanta Area, by adding the 
counties of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and 
Walton. The compliance date for the seven additional counties is June 
1, 2008, to coincide with the applicability of rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rr) 
``Gasoline Dispensing Facility,'' for these counties. Additionally, 
language has been added to subparagraphs 1.(i), (ii), and (iii), and a 
definition for ``stationary storage tank'' has been added to 
subparagraph 5.(v), to further clarify that the provisions in this 
section apply to stationary storage tanks. These changes, submitted on 
October 21, 2009, are being proposed for approval, as they appear to be 
consistent with the federal requirements for RACT (Group I CTG) and the 
CAA.
15. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rr) ``Gasoline Dispensing Facility''
    In 1975, EPA established a CTG addressing the control of VOC 
emissions from gasoline dispensing facilities. On January 3, 1991, 
April 3, 1991, and September 30, 1991, GA EPD corrected VOC RACT 
deficiencies for a number of rules including Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rr) 
``Gasoline Dispensing Facility.'' EPA approved these 1991 revisions 
into the SIP on October 13, 1992 (57 FR 46780). On December 31, 2004, 
GA EPD revised Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rr) ``Gasoline Dispensing Facility'' 
again. EPA approved these revisions into the SIP on August 26, 2005 (70 
FR 50199). GA EPD revised its rule again on June 8, 2008, and submitted 
the revisions to EPA for SIP approval in the October 21, 2009, 
Submittal B SIP revision. EPA is now proposing to approve into the SIP 
the rule submitted to EPA on October 21, 2009.
    The purpose of Georgia's rule is to comply with section 182 of the 
CAA, as it relates to the implementation of RACT for gasoline 
dispensing facilities. Subparagraph (rr)1.-14. of the rule was deleted 
in its entirety and replaced with a new subparagraph (rr)1.-16. to make 
the rule more clearly understandable. The installation and operation of 
Stage I Vapor Recovery control is equivalent to RACT for such plants. 
The revisions expand the requirements of this subparagraph to include 
the seven additional counties (Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, 
Spalding, and Walton) that were added to the Atlanta Area, with 
staggered compliance dates ranging from June 1, 2008, to May 1, 2009, 
based on gallons per month of gasoline dispensed. Existing facilities 
in the counties of Catoosa, Richmond and Walker also have staggered 
compliance dates of May 1, 2006, or May 1, 2007, based on whether they 
dispense greater than, or less than or equal to, 50,000 gallons of 
gasoline per month. Any newly constructed or reconstructed facilities 
would need to be in compliance with the requirements of the 
subparagraph upon startup of gasoline dispensing operations.
    The changes also establish the requirement that applicable gasoline 
dispensing facilities implement enhanced Stage I vapor recovery systems 
rather than Stage I vapor recovery systems. The revisions establish 
compliance dates for the upgrade of existing Stage I vapor control 
systems to enhanced vapor control systems. The amendment extends the 
requirement to all 20 counties in the Atlanta Area, by adding the 
counties of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding, and 
Walton. The compliance date for existing facilities in the counties of 
Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, 
Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, and Rockdale to be in compliance with the 
requirements of an approved enhanced Stage I gasoline vapor recovery 
system is May 1, 2012, and for the counties of Catoosa, Richmond and 
Walker is May 1, 2023. Any newly constructed or reconstructed 
facilities would need to be in compliance with the enhanced Stage I 
requirements upon startup of gasoline dispensing operations. EPA has 
preliminarily determined that all of the changes and compliance dates 
in this rule revision submitted in the October 21, 2009, Submittal B 
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the requirements of RACT under the CAA and the Group I CTG for ``Design 
Criteria for Stage I Vapor Control Systems--Gasoline Service 
Stations,'' and are therefore proposed for approval.
16. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ss) ``Gasoline Transport Vehicles and Vapor 
Collection Systems''
    In December 1978, EPA established a CTG addressing the control of 
VOC emissions from gasoline transport vehicles and vapor collection 
systems. On January 3, 1991, April 3, 1991, and September 30, 1991, GA 
EPD corrected VOC RACT deficiencies for a number of rules including 
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ss) ``Gasoline Transport Vehicles and Vapor 
Collection Systems.'' EPA approved these 1991 revisions into the SIP on 
October 13, 1992 (57 FR 46780). On December 31, 2004, GA EPD revised 
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ss) ``Gasoline Transport Vehicles and Vapor 
Collection Systems'' again. EPA approved these revisions into the SIP 
on August 26, 2005, (70 FR 50199). GA EPD revised its rule again on 
June 8, 2008, and submitted the revisions to EPA for SIP approval in 
the October 21, 2009, Submittal B SIP revision. EPA is now proposing to 
approve into the SIP the rule submitted to EPA on October 21, 2009.
    The purpose of this revision is to expand applicability to the 
seven additional counties (Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, 
Spalding, and Walton) that were added to the Atlanta Area. This will 
allow the rule requirements to cover gasoline transport vehicles that 
deliver gasoline to gasoline dispensing facilities in these counties. 
Additionally, several administrative revisions are made to the rule to 
clarify and consolidate the rule, including the addition of the term 
``vapor'' to clarify that the control system is a vapor control system, 
and the addition of the definition of ``gasoline.'' These changes, 
submitted in the October 21, 2009, Submittal B SIP revision appear to 
meet the requirements of RACT under the CAA, and the Group I CTG for 
``Control of Volatile Organic Compound Leaks from Gasoline Tank Trucks 
and Vapor Collection Systems,'' and are therefore proposed for 
approval.
17. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd) ``Volatile Organic Compound Emissions From 
Offset Lithography and Letterpress''
    On October 5, 2006 (71 FR 58745), EPA established an offset 
lithography and letterpress CTG separate from the graphic arts CTG, as 
part of Group II CTG, addressing the control of VOC emissions from 
offset lithography and letterpress operations.
    On October 28, 1999, GA EPD submitted to EPA a revision to Rule 
391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd) ``Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Offset 
Lithography and Letterpress'' and EPA approved this rule on July 10, 
2001 (66 FR 35906). GA EPD revised its rule again on June 8, 2008, and 
submitted it to EPA for SIP approval in the October 21, 2009, Submittal 
B SIP revision. The October 21, 2009, Submittal B, SIP revision updated 
the list of counties to include Barrow County so the Georgia rule 
applies to the entire 20 county Atlanta Area and the revision 
established a compliance date of May 1, 2009, for Barrow County. 
Subsequently, this rule was revised on April 12, 2009, and submitted to 
EPA for SIP approval in the October 21, 2009, Submittal C SIP revision. 
The October 21, Submittal C, SIP revision revised the compliance date 
to March 1, 2009. Subsequently, this rule was revised again on March 7, 
2012, to be consistent with EPA Group II CTG established, October 5, 
2006 (71 FR 58745), for the Atlanta Area and submitted to EPA for SIP 
approval on March 19, 2012. EPA is now proposing to approve into the 
SIP the rule submitted to EPA on March 19, 2012.
18. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(eee) ``Volatile Organic Compound Emissions From 
Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing''
    In 1983, EPA established a CTG addressing the control of VOC 
emissions from expanded polystyrene products manufacturing. On October 
28, 1999, GA EPD submitted to EPA a revision to Rule 391-3-
1-.02(2)(eee) ``Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Expanded 
Polystyrene Products Manufacturing'' and EPA approved this rule on July 
10, 2001 (66 FR 35906). GA EPD revised the rule again on June 8, 2008, 
and submitted it to EPA for SIP approval in the October 21, 2009, 
Submittal B SIP revision and then again on April 12, 2009, and 
submitted it to EPA for SIP approval in the October 21, 2009, Submittal 
C SIP revision.
    The purpose of Georgia's rule is to establish applicability and 
compliance dates associated with emission limitations from Expanded 
Polystyrene Products Manufacturing VOC emissions in the Atlanta Area. 
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(eee) ``Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from 
Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing'' was amended in the 
October 21, 2009, Submittal B SIP revision to update the list of 
counties to include Barrow County so that the rule applies to the 
entire 20 county Atlanta Area and to provide Barrow County with a 
compliance date of May 1, 2009. This rule was subsequently revised and 
submitted in the October 21, 2009, Submittal C SIP revision to amend 
the compliance date for Barrow County to March 1, 2009. These 
revisions, submitted on October 21, 2009, appear to be consistent with 
the requirements of RACT under the CAA, and are therefore proposed for 
approval.
19. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(hhh) ``Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning 
Operations''
    In 1996, EPA established a CTG addressing the control of VOC 
emissions from wood furniture finishing and cleaning operations. On 
October 28, 1999, GA EPD submitted to EPA a revision to Rule 391-3-
1-.02(2)(hhh) ``Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations'' and 
EPA approved this rule on July 10, 2001 (66 FR 35906). GA EPD revised 
the rule on June 8, 2008, and submitted it to EPA for SIP approval in 
the October 21, 2009, Submittal B SIP revisions and then again on April 
12, 2009, and submitted to EPA for SIP approval in the October 21, 
2009, Submittal C SIP revision.
    The purpose of Georgia's rule is to establish applicability and 
compliance dates associated with emission limitations from wood 
furniture finishing and cleaning operation VOC emissions in the Atlanta 
Area. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(hhh) ``Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning 
Operations'' was amended in the October 21, 2009, Submittal B SIP 
revision to update the list of counties to include Barrow County so 
that the rule applies to the entire Atlanta Area and to provide Barrow 
County with a compliance date of May 1, 2009. This rule was 
subsequently revised and submitted in the October 21, 2009, Submittal C 
SIP revision to amend the compliance date for Barrow County to March 1, 
2009. These revisions, submitted on October 21, 2009, appear to be 
consistent with the requirements of RACT under the CAA, and are 
therefore proposed for approval.
20. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk) ``VOC Emissions From Aerospace 
Manufacturing and Rework Facilities''
    In December 1997, EPA established a CTG addressing the control of 
VOC emissions from aerospace manufacturing and rework facilities. On 
October 28, 1999, GA EPD submitted to EPA a revision to Rule 391-3-
1-.02(2)(kkk) ``VOC Emissions from Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework 
Facilities'' and EPA approved this rule on July 10, 2001 (66 FR 35906). 
In the October 21, 2009, Submittal C SIP revision, and the draft July 
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revision, GA EPD expanded the applicability of Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk) 
``VOC Emissions from Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities'' to 
include all the counties in the Atlanta Area.
    The purpose of this rule is to limit VOC emissions from aerospace 
manufacturing and rework facilities that are located within or 
contribute to ozone levels in ozone nonattainment areas. The rules also 
limit VOC emissions from major sources (emitting greater than 100 tons 
per year of VOC emissions) located outside the ozone nonattainment 
area. The revisions amend the recordkeeping requirements for solvents 
to be consistent with Federal requirements found at 40 CFR 63, subpart 
GG. Also the definition of ``cleaning solvent'' is revised to include a 
definition of ``no VOCs'' (VOC content less than 1.0 weight percent), 
to make the definition more clear. A typographical error is also 
corrected. These revisions, submitted on October 21, 2009, appear to be 
consistent with EPA's CTG under the CAA, and are therefore proposed for 
approval. EPA is also proposing to approve Georgia's rule changes 
submitted on July 19, 2012, for parallel processing. In the 
alternative, EPA is proposing to conditionally approval Georgia's July 
19, 2012, draft SIP revision.
21. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(vvv) ``VOC Emissions From Surface Coating of 
Miscellaneous Plastic Parts and Products'' \6\
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    In June 1978, EPA issued a CTG document addressing the control of 
VOC emissions from surface coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and 
Products. On October 7, 2008 (73 FR 58481), EPA updated the 1978 CTG, 
as part of Group IV CTG, addressing the control of VOC emissions from 
the surface coating of miscellaneous plastic parts and products. On 
March 19, 2012, GA EPD submitted a SIP revision addressing this CTG 
source category for the entire 20-county Atlanta Area. EPA has reviewed 
Georgia's rule, which became state effective on March 7, 2012, and has 
preliminarily determined that Georgia's rule is consistent with the 
Group IV CTG for VOC emission from the surface coating of miscellaneous 
plastic parts and products. EPA is therefore proposing to approve 
Georgia's SIP revision submitted on March 19, 2012, regarding VOC 
emissions from source coating of miscellaneous plastic parts and 
products.
22. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(www) ``VOC Emissions From Surface Coating of 
Pleasure Craft''
    On October 7, 2008 (73 FR 58486) EPA published the Miscellaneous 
Metal and Plastic Part Coatings CTG (MMPPC CTG) as part of the Group IV 
CTG, addressing the control of VOC emissions from various metal and 
plastic part coatings. Members of the pleasure craft coatings industry 
contacted EPA requesting reconsideration of the pleasure craft VOC 
limits contained in EPA's 2008 MMPPC CTG. In response, EPA issued a 
memorandum on June 1, 2010, titled ``Control Technique Guidelines for 
Miscellaneous Metal and Plastic Part Coatings--Industry Request for 
Reconsideration,'' recommending that the pleasure craft industry work 
with State agencies during their RACT rule development process to 
assess what is reasonable for the specific sources regulated. EPA 
stated that states can use the recommendations from the MMPPC CTG to 
inform their own determinations as to what constitutes RACT for 
pleasure craft coating operations in their particular ozone 
nonattainment area.
    In its March 19, 2012, SIP revision, GA EPD provided a negative 
declaration for the surface coatings of pleasure craft, noting that 
there are no such sources located in Georgia. EPA has reviewed this 
negative declaration and has preliminarily determined that there are no 
sources the emit VOC emissions from surface coating of pleasure craft 
in the Atlanta Area. EPA is therefore proposing to approve Georgia's 
negative declaration for surface coatings of pleasure craft submitted 
on March 19, 2012.
23. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(yyy) ``VOC Emissions From the Use of 
Miscellaneous Industrial Adhesives''
    On October 7, 2008 (73 FR 58481), EPA established a CTG, as part of 
Group IV CTG, addressing the control of VOC emissions from the use of 
miscellaneous industrial adhesives. On March 19, 2012, GA EPD submitted 
a SIP revision to address this CTG source category for the entire 20 
county Atlanta Area. EPA has reviewed Georgia's rule, which became 
state effective on March 7, 2012, and has preliminarily determined that 
Georgia's rule is consistent with the Group IV CTG for VOC emissions 
from the use of miscellaneous industrial adhesives. EPA is therefore 
proposing to approve Georgia's SIP revision submitted on March 19, 
2012, regarding VOC emissions from the use of miscellaneous industrial 
adhesives.
24. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(zzz) ``VOC Emissions From the Fiberglass Boat 
Manufacturing''
    On October 7, 2008 (73 FR 58481), EPA established a CTG, as part of 
the Group IV CTG, addressing the control of VOC emissions from the 
fiberglass boat manufacturing industry.
    On March 19, 2012, GA EPD submitted a SIP revision to address this 
CTG source category for the entire 20 county Atlanta Area. EPA has 
reviewed Georgia's rule, which became state effective on March 7, 2012, 
and has preliminarily determined that Georgia's rule is consistent with 
the Group IV CTG for VOC emissions from the fiberglass boat 
manufacturing. EPA is therefore proposing to approve Georgia's SIP 
revision submitted on March 19, 2012, regarding VOC emissions from the 
fiberglass boat manufacturing.
25. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(aaaa) '' Industrial Cleaning Solvents''
    On October 5, 2006 (71 FR 58745), as part of the Group II CTG, EPA 
updated the portion of the 1977 Solvent Metal Cleaning CTG regarding 
the control of VOC emissions from the use of industrial cleaning 
solvents.
    On March 19, 2012, GA EPD submitted a SIP revision to address this 
CTG source category for the entire 20 county Atlanta Area. EPA has 
reviewed Georgia's rule, which became state effective on March 7, 2012, 
and preliminarily determined that Georgia's rule is consistent with the 
Group IV CTG for industrial cleaning solvents. EPA is therefore 
proposing to approve Georgia's SIP revision submitted on March 19, 
2012, regarding industrial cleaning solvents.
b. General RACT Rules
    Moderate and above ozone nonattainment areas are required to have 
regulations in place that require major VOC sources and NOx sources to 
meet RACT requirements. In 1993 the Atlanta 1-hour ozone nonattainment 
area was required to meet VOC major source RACT and NOx major source 
RACT for the thirteen counties in the Atlanta 1-hour ozone 
nonattainment area. The Atlanta Area was designated as a marginal 
nonattainment for the 1997 8-hour ozone standard on June 15, 2004, and 
was reclassified to moderate on March 6, 2008. The Area was then 
required to meet major source VOC RACT and major source NOX 
RACT for entire 20-county 1997 8-hour nonattainment area. The following 
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1. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(tt) ``Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions 
From Major Sources''
    On November 13, 1992, GA EPD submitted to EPA a SIP revision that 
included Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(tt) ``Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) 
Emissions From Major Sources.'' Through a December 22, 1997, letter and 
a subsequent February 27, 2012, letter GA EPD withdrew Rule 391-3-
1-.02(2)(tt) (and Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(yy)) from the November 13, 1992, 
submittal. On October 28, 1999, GA EPD submitted to EPA a revision to 
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(tt) ``Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions 
From Major Sources'' and EPA approved this rule on July 10, 2001 (66 FR 
35906). GA EPD revised its rule again on June 8, 2008, and submitted it 
to EPA for SIP approval in the October 21, 2009, Submittal B SIP 
revision.
    The purpose of Georgia's October 21, 2009, revision is to establish 
applicability and compliance dates associated with emission limitations 
from major VOC sources in the Atlanta Area. Specifically, this rule is 
amended to update the list of counties to include Barrow County so that 
the rule applies to the entire Atlanta Area. Barrow County has a 
compliance date of May 1, 2009.
2. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(vv) ``Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and 
Storage''
    On October 28, 1999, GA EPD submitted to EPA a revision to Rule 
391-3-1-.02(2)(vv) ``Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage'' and 
EPA approved this rule on July 10, 2001 (66 FR 35906). GA EPD revised 
its rule on June 8, 2008, and submitted it to EPA for SIP approval in 
the October 21, 2009, Submittal B SIP revision. The rule was again 
revised on April 12, 2009, and submitted to EPA for SIP approval in the 
October 21, 2009, Submittal C SIP revision.
    The purpose of this revision is to establish applicability and 
compliance dates associated with emission limitations from VOC handling 
and storage sources in the Atlanta Area. Specifically, the October 21, 
2009, Submittal B SIP revision amended the list of counties to include 
Barrow County so that the rule applies to the entire Atlanta Area and 
to provide Barrow County with a compliance date of May 1, 2009. This 
rule was subsequently revised and submitted in the October 21, 2009, 
Submittal C SIP revision to amend the compliance date for Barrow County 
to March 1, 2009. EPA has reviewed Georgia's rule changes, submitted on 
October 21, 2009, and has preliminarily determined that these changes 
are consistent with EPA RACT guidance, and are therefore proposed for 
approval.
3. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(yy) ``Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides 
(NOX) Major Sources''
    On November 13, 1992, GA EPD submitted to EPA a SIP revision that 
included Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(yy) ``Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides 
(NOX) Major Sources.'' Through a December 22, 1997, letter 
and a subsequent February 27, 2012, letter, GA EPD withdrew Rule 391-3-
1-.02(2)(yy) (and Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(tt)) from the November 13, 1992, 
submittal. On March 15, 2005, GA EPD submitted to EPA a revision to 
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(yy) ``Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides (NOX) 
Major Sources'' and EPA approved this revision on May 9, 2005 (70 FR 
24310). GA EPD revised its rule again on June 8, 2008, and submitted it 
to EPA for SIP approval in the October 21, 2009, Submittal B, SIP 
revision.
    The purpose of this rule is to establish applicability and 
compliance dates associated with emission limitations from 
NOX major sources in the Atlanta Area. This rule is amended 
to update the list of counties to include Barrow County so that the 
rule applies to the entire Atlanta Area. Barrow County has a compliance 
date of May 1, 2009. These changes, submitted on October 21, 2009, 
appear to be consistent with the requirements of RACT under the CAA, 
and the changes are therefore proposed for approval.
4. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ccc) ``Volatile Organic Compound Emissions From 
Bulk Mixing Tanks''
    On October 28, 1999, GA EPD submitted to EPA a revision to Rule 
391-3-1-.02(2)(ccc) ``Volatile Organic Compound Emissions From Bulk 
Mixing Tanks'' and EPA approved this rule on July 10, 2001 (66 FR 
35906). GA EPD revised its rule on June 8, 2008, and submitted it to 
EPA for SIP approval in the October 21, 2009, Submittal B SIP revision 
and then again on April 12, 2009, and submitted to EPA for SIP approval 
in the October 21, 2009, Submittal C SIP revision.
    The purpose of this rule is to establish applicability and 
compliance dates associated with emission limitations from VOC bulk 
mixing tanks in the Atlanta Area. This rule was amended in the October 
21, 2009, Submittal B SIP revision to update the list of counties to 
include Barrow County so that the rule applies to the entire Atlanta 
Area and provides a compliance Date of May 1, 2009, for Barrow County. 
This rule was subsequently revised and submitted in the October 21, 
2009, Submittal C SIP revision to amend the compliance date for Barrow 
County to March 1, 2009. These revisions appear to be consistent with 
the requirements of RACT under the CAA, and are therefore proposed for 
approval.
5. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(lll) ``Nitrogen Oxide Emissions From Fuel-
Burning Equipment''
    On October 28, 1999, GA EPD submitted to EPA a revision to Rule 
391-3-1-.02(2)(lll) ``Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Fuel-Burning 
Equipment'' and EPA approved this rule on July 10, 2001 (66 FR 35906). 
GA EPD revised the rule on June 8, 2008, and submitted to EPA for SIP 
approval in the October 21, 2009, Submittal B SIP revision and then 
again on April 12, 2009, and submitted to EPA for SIP approval in the 
October 21, 2009, Submittal C SIP revision. October 21, 2009, Submittal 
B SIP revision exempts wood burning boilers located in counties outside 
the Atlanta Area. The October 21, 2009, Submittal C SIP revision 
changes the definition of a wood burning boiler from 50 percent wood 
fired to 90 percent wood fired. The rule is amended to no longer 
subject fuel-burning equipment burning wood or wood residue in specific 
amounts outside of the Atlanta Area to the existing NOX 
emission standard. No sources currently exist in these ozone 
unclassifiable/attainment areas outside the Atlanta Area and any new 
major source (greater than 100 tpy) would be required to meet 
Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) requirements. PSD 
requirements require Best Available Control Technology (BACT) which 
would meet RACT and the source would have to show that its emissions do 
not interfere with the Atlanta Area air quality. Any new minor source 
(less than 100 tpy) would have to go through the state permitting 
process.
6. Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr) ``Nitrogen Oxide Emissions From Small Fuel-
Burning Equipment''
    On October 21, 2009, GA EPD submitted two SIP revisions affecting 
the applicability and compliance for NOX emissions from 
small fuel-burning equipment for the entire 20-county Atlanta Area. The 
October 21, 2009, Submittal B SIP revision revised Rule 391-3-
1-.02(2)(rrr) to expand the rule to the entire 20-county Atlanta Area. 
The rule applied to sources with greater than 25 tpy of NOX 
emissions in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, 
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Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, and Rockdale County and is now 
revised to include sources with greater than 100 tpy of NOX 
emissions in Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding and Walton 
County. The changes to Georgia's rule also established a May 15, 2005, 
compliance date for Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, 
Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, and Rockdale 
County and a May 1, 2009, compliance date for Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, 
Hall, Newton, Spalding and Walton County. The October 21, 2009, 
Submittal C SIP revision revised the compliance date for Barrow, 
Bartow, Carroll, Hall, Newton, Spalding and Walton County to March 1, 
2009. EPA has reviewed Georgia's rule, which became state effective on 
June 8, 2008, (October 21, 2009, Submittal B, SIP revision) and April 
12, 2009, (October 21, 2009, Submittal C, SIP revision) and has 
preliminarily determined that Georgia's rule is consistent with the 
requirements of RACT under the CAA. EPA is therefore proposing to 
approve Georgia's rule, submitted in the October 21, 2009, Submittal B 
and Submittal C SIP revisions regarding NOX emissions from 
small fuel-burning engines.

III. Effect of This Proposed Action

    The effect of this proposed action is to include the aforementioned 
requirements for RACT and CTG source categories into the Atlanta Area 
portion of the Georgia SIP. In accordance with the Georgia rules, some 
affected sources in the Atlanta Area will have to comply with rules in 
the March 19, 2012, and July 19, 2012, SIP revisions by January 1, 
2015, unless the Atlanta Area is redesignated to attainment prior to 
January 1, 2015. According to the Georgia rules, if the Atlanta Area is 
redesignated to attainment prior to January 1, 2015, Georgia provides 
that the new and revised requirements of these rules will not become 
applicable and instead will be approved into the contingency measures 
portion of the Georgia SIP. \7\ However, in order for that to occur, 
the redesignation process for the Altanta Area would have to be 
completed prior to January 1, 2015. Today, EPA is proposing to approve 
the rules included in the March 19, 2012, and July 19, 2012, SIP 
revisions (along with other rules, as explained earlier), and 
simultaneously proposing conditional approval for the July 19, 2012, 
SIP revision. Any action regarding the movement of rules into the 
contingency measures portion of the SIP would be effectuated through a 
separate process (i.e., the redesignation process) and not final action 
on today's proposal.
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    \7\ See the applicability portions of Georgia Rules 391-3-
1-.02(t), (w), (y), (z), (ii), (jj), (mm), (ddd), (vvv), (yyy), 
(zzz) and (aaaa) of the March 19, 2012, SIP submittal; See Georgia 
Rule 391-3-1-.02(a)(6)(i)(V) and Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(kkk)(18) 
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IV. Proposed Action

    Pursuant to section 110 of the CAA, EPA is proposing to approve the 
revisions to Georgia's SIP addressing sources subject to NOx RACT and 
VOC RACT, including Groups I, II, III and IV CTG source categories for 
the Atlanta Area. EPA has evaluated Georgia's November 13, 1992, 
October 21, 2009, and March 19, 2012, final SIP revisions and July 19, 
2012, draft SIP revisions, and preliminarily determined that they meet 
the applicable requirements of the CAA and EPA regulations, and EPA has 
made the preliminary determination that the rules included in the SIP 
revisions are consistent with the CAA, its implementing regulations and 
EPA policy on addressing RACT requirements. Although EPA has received a 
draft SIP revisions from Georgia, dated July 19, 2012, for parallel 
processing, in the event, that EPA does not receive the final version 
of that SIP revision within the time frames in which EPA must finalize 
today's proposal, EPA is also today proposing to conditionally approve 
Georgia's July 19, 2012, draft SIP revision. The alternative 
conditional approval option will ensure that EPA can timely finalize 
its approval of the RACT requirements for the Atlanta Area.

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP 
submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and applicable 
federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in 
reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices, 
provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this 
action merely proposes to approve state law as meeting federal 
requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those 
imposed by state law. For that reason, this proposal action:
     Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to 
review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993);
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the 
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or 
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded 
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have Federalism implications as specified in 
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based 
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to 
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the 
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent 
with the CAA; and
     Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to 
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental 
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under 
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    In addition, this proposed rule does not have tribal implications 
as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), 
because the determination does not have substantial direct effects on 
an Indian Tribe. There are no Indian Tribes located within the Atlanta 
nonattainment area.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by 
reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: July 20, 2012.
A. Stanley Meiburg,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4.
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