[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 241 (Monday, December 16, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 76064-76067]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-29555]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0566; FRL-9904-11-Region 5]


Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Michigan

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is approving revisions to the State of Michigan's Clean 
Air Act New Source Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP), 
including the Part 1 general provisions rules and the Part 19 rules for 
major sources in nonattainment areas. The Michigan Department of 
Environmental Quality (MDEQ) submitted the revisions to address, among 
other things, the Federal NSR reform rules. EPA is also removing 
Michigan rule 336.1220 from the Michigan SIP. This rule is being 
replaced by applicable language found in Michigan's Part 19 NSR rules. 
MDEQ submitted these revisions to EPA on March 24, 2009.

DATES: This final rule is effective on January 15, 2014.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID 
No. EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0566. All documents in the docket are listed on 
the www.regulations.gov Web site. Although listed in the index, some 
information is not publicly available, i.e., Confidential Business 
Information (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 through www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, Air and Radiation Division, 
77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. This facility is 
open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding 
Federal holidays. We recommend that you telephone Constantine Blathras, 
Environmental Engineer, at (312) 886-0671 before visiting the Region 5 
office.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Constantine Blathras, Environmental 
Engineer, Air Permit Section, Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, 
Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886-0671, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document whenever ``we,'' 
``us,'' or ``our'' is used, we mean EPA. This supplementary information 
section is arranged as follows:

I. What action is EPA taking?
II. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. What action is EPA taking?

    On February 6, 2013, EPA proposed approval of MDEQ's March 24, 2009 
request to revise the Part 19 rules in its SIP (78 FR 8485) and 
announced a thirty day public comment period. EPA received comments 
generally supporting

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the proposed approval. However, in its March 6, 2013 comment letter to 
EPA, MDEQ noted that the proposed approval did not address its request 
to rescind rule 336.1220 from its SIP.
    On August 19, 2013, EPA proposed to rescind rule 226.1220 from the 
Michigan SIP (78 FR 50369). EPA also stated in the proposal that we 
would not be taking any action in this rulemaking on other Part 2 air 
use approval rule revisions. EPA received comments supporting the 
proposal to approve the Part 19 revisions and rescind rule 226.1220 
from the SIP, and urging EPA to take action on the remaining Part 2 air 
use approval rule revisions. EPA will address Michigan's remaining Part 
2 rule revisions in a separate rulemaking action.
    EPA is approving the following Michigan air pollution control rules 
into the Michigan SIP: (1) Part 1, general provisions. Revisions 
include amendments to R336.1102 to R336.1105 (including R336.1103 and 
R.336.1104) (definitions: B, C, D, E); R336.1109 (definitions: I); 
R336.1112 to R336.1114 (definitions: L, M, N); and R336.1122 
(definitions: V). These revisions were made to modify the definitions 
that impact the new NSR permitting rules in Part 19 as well as modify 
the definition of volatile organic compound. (2) Part 19, NSR for major 
sources impacting nonattainment areas. These revisions include changes 
to R336.2901 (definitions); R336.2901a (adoption by reference); 
R336.2902 (applicability); R336.2903 (additional permit requirements 
for sources impacting nonattainment areas); R336.2907 (plantwide 
applicability limits or PALs); and R336.2908 (conditions for approval 
of a major new source review permit in a nonattainment area). (3) Part 
2. EPA is removing rule 336.1220. Although EPA proposed on February 6, 
2013 to approve other revisions to Part 2 that Michigan had submitted 
on March 24, 2009, EPA is not currently taking any other action 
regarding Michigan's Part 2 rules in this action.
    EPA has reviewed the rules MDEQ submitted on March 24, 2009, in 
light of the Federal nonattainment air quality permitting regulations 
found in 40 CFR 51.165(a) and (b). EPA has found that the rules as 
submitted by Michigan for inclusion into its SIP are at least as 
stringent as the Federal rules. The Federal rules found at 40 CFR 
51.165(a) and (b) specify the elements necessary for approval of a 
State permit program for preconstruction review for nonattainment 
purposes under Part D of the Clean Air Act. A major source or major 
modification that would be located in an area designated as 
nonattainment and subject to the nonattainment area permitting rules 
must meet stringent conditions designed to ensure that the new source's 
emissions will be controlled to the greatest degree possible; that more 
than equivalent offsetting emission reductions will be obtained from 
existing sources; and that there will be progress toward achieving the 
National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

II. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a 
SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Clean Air 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 Clean Air Act. 
Accordingly, this action merely approves state law as meeting Federal 
requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those 
imposed by state law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to 
review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993);
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the 
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or 
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded 
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 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 Clean Air Act; and
     Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to 
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental 
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under 
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    In addition, this rule does not have tribal implications as 
specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), 
because the SIP is not approved to apply in Indian country located in 
the state, and EPA notes that it will not impose substantial direct 
costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law.
    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the 
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally 
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating 
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, 
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the 
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this action and 
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of 
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior 
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot 
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal 
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 
804(2).
    Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for 
judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court 
of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by February 14, 2014. Filing a 
petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule 
does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of 
judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for 
judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness 
of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in 
proceedings to enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2) of the 
Clean Air Act.)

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, 
Incorporation by reference, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate 
matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides, 
Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: November 29, 2013.
Susan Hedman,
Regional Administrator, Region 5.
    40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows:

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PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

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2. In Sec.  52.1170 the table in paragraph (c) is amended by:
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i. Revising the entries in ``Part 1. General Provisions'' for R 
336.1102, R 336.1103, R 336.1104, R 336.1105, R 336.1109, R 336.1112, R 
336.1113, R 336.1114, and R 336.1122.
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ii. Amending ``Part 2. Air Use Approval'' by removing the entry for R 
336.1220.
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iii. Adding six new entries under a new heading ``Part 19. New Source 
Review for Major Sources Impacting Nonattainment Areas'' in numerical 
order.
    The added and revised text reads as follows:


Sec.  52.1170  Identification of plan.

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    (c) * * *

                                                            EPA-Approved Michigan Regulations
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                                                                State
         Michigan citation                  Title          effective date             EPA approval date                           Comments
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                                                               Part 1. General Provisions
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R 336.1102........................  Definitions; B.......       3/28/2008  12/16/2013, [INSERT PAGE NUMBER WHERE   .....................................
                                                                            THE DOCUMENT BEGINS].
R 336.1103........................  Definitions; C.......       3/28/2008  12/16/2013, [INSERT PAGE NUMBER WHERE   .....................................
                                                                            THE DOCUMENT BEGINS].
R 336.1104........................  Definitions; D.......       3/28/2008  12/16/2013, [INSERT PAGE NUMBER WHERE   .....................................
                                                                            THE DOCUMENT BEGINS].
R 336.1105........................  Definitions; E.......       3/28/2008  12/16/2013, [INSERT PAGE NUMBER WHERE   .....................................
                                                                            THE DOCUMENT BEGINS].
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R 336.1109........................  Definitions: I.......       3/28/2008  12/16/2013, [INSERT PAGE NUMBER WHERE   .....................................
                                                                            THE DOCUMENT BEGINS].
R 336.1112........................  Definitions; L.......       3/28/2008  12/16/2013, [INSERT PAGE NUMBER WHERE   .....................................
                                                                            THE DOCUMENT BEGINS].
R 336.1113........................  Definitions: M.......       3/28/2008  12/16/2013, [INSERT PAGE NUMBER WHERE   .....................................
                                                                            THE DOCUMENT BEGINS].
R 336.1114........................  Definitions; N.......       3/28/2008  12/16/2013, [INSERT PAGE NUMBER WHERE   .....................................
                                                                            THE DOCUMENT BEGINS].
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R 336.1122........................  Definitions; V.......       3/28/2008  12/16/2013, [INSERT PAGE NUMBER WHERE   .....................................
                                                                            THE DOCUMENT BEGINS].
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                                       Part 19. New Source Review for Major Sources Impacting Nonattainment Areas
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R 336.2901........................  Definitions..........       6/20/2008  12/16/2013, [INSERT PAGE NUMBER WHERE   .....................................
                                                                            THE DOCUMENT BEGINS].
R 336.2901a.......................  Adoption by reference       6/20/2008  12/16/2013, [INSERT PAGE NUMBER WHERE   .....................................
                                                                            THE DOCUMENT BEGINS].
R 336.2902........................  Applicability........       6/20/2008  12/16/2013, [INSERT PAGE NUMBER WHERE   .....................................
                                                                            THE DOCUMENT BEGINS].
R 336.2903........................  Additional permit           6/20/2008  12/16/2013, [INSERT PAGE NUMBER WHERE   .....................................
                                     requirements for                       THE DOCUMENT BEGINS].
                                     sources impacting
                                     nonattainment areas.
R 336.2907........................  Plantwide                   6/20/2008  12/16/2013, [INSERT PAGE NUMBER WHERE   .....................................
                                     applicability limits                   THE DOCUMENT BEGINS].
                                     or PALs.
R 336.2908........................  Conditions for              6/20/2008  12/16/2013, [INSERT PAGE NUMBER WHERE   .....................................
                                     approval of a major                    THE DOCUMENT BEGINS].
                                     new source review
                                     permit in a
                                     nonattainment area.
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