[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 3 (Monday, January 6, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 577-580]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-31560]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0202; FRL-9905-05-Region 6]


Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Texas; Revisions to Rules and Regulations for Control of Air Pollution; 
Permitting of Grandfathered Facilities

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving 
revisions of the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the 
State of Texas on July 31, 2002; September 4, 2002; and March 1, 2004. 
These revisions require that all grandfathered facilities obtain 
specific permits which include emission control methods to achieve 
mandated emission reductions, as required, or shutdown; and require 
that emissions from dockside vessels which result from operations at 
grandfathered land-based facilities be included in specific permits. 
The revisions also outline additional permitting procedures for certain 
grandfathered pipeline equipment located in an ozone nonattainment 
area. EPA is approving the revisions under the Clean Air Act (CAA or 
Act), and EPA's regulations.

DATES: This final rule is effective on February 5, 2014.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID 
No. EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0202. All documents in the docket are listed on 
the http://www.regulations.gov Web site. Although listed in the index, 
some information is not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business 
Information 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 http://www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at 
the Air Permits Section (6PD-R), Environmental Protection Agency, 1445 
Ross Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733. Contact the person 
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT paragraph below to make 
an appointment.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Rick Barrett (6PD-R), Air Permits 
Section, telephone (214) 665-7227; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document ``we,'' ``our,'' 
and ``us'' refers to EPA.

Table of Contents

I. Background
II. Response to Comments
III. Final Action
IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. Background

    The background for today's action is discussed in detail in our 
October 25, 2013 proposal (78 FR 63929). In that notice, we proposed to 
approve revisions to the Texas SIP regarding 30 TAC Chapter 116, 
subchapter H: ``Permits for Grandfathered Facilities'' and Subchapter 
I: ``Electric Generating Facility Permits''.
    We received one comment on our proposal. The comment we received 
can be accessed from the www.regulations.gov Web site (Docket No. EPA-
R06-OAR-2011-0202). The discussion below addresses the comment we 
received on our proposed action.

II. Response to Comments

    Comment: We received a comment dated November 22, 2013, from the 
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) stating that TCEQ does 
not support the proposed approval of 30 TAC 116.803. TCEQ noted that on 
September 24, 2013, it withdrew 30 TAC 116.793 through 116.807 from EPA 
consideration. TCEQ referenced a June 29, 2011 letter from EPA Region 6 
to TCEQ. In that letter, EPA returned certain subsections of 30 TAC 
Chapter 116, subchapter H, specifically 30 TAC 116.779(a)(10), 
116.786(c)(2)(B)(ii)(I), 116.794(11), 116.795(f), and 116.799(a). The 
returned subsections pertain to Texas' implementation of the hazardous 
air pollution program under section 112(g) of the Clean Air Act, and 
are not required to be submitted as a revision to the Texas SIP.

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    Response: EPA agrees with TCEQ. EPA believes that these sections 
are no longer before EPA as part of Texas' SIP submittal. EPA is taking 
no action on 30 TAC 116.779(a)(10), 116.786(c)(2)(B)(ii)(I), and 
116.793 through 116.807. TCEQ's comment and the documents referenced in 
the comment are included in the docket.

III. Final Action

    We are approving revisions to the Texas SIP regarding 30 TAC 
Chapter 116, subchapter H: ``Permits for Grandfathered Facilities'' and 
Subchapter I: ``Electric Generating Facility Permits''. Specifically, 
we are approving the following revisions to the Texas SIP:
     Addition of 30 TAC Chapter 116, subchapter H, sections 
116.770-772, 116.774, 116.775, 116.777, 116.779-781 (except for 
116.779(a)(10)), 116.783, 116.785-788 (except for 
116.786(c)(2)(B)(ii)(I)), and 116.790, submitted on July 31, 2002.
     Addition of 30 TAC Chapter 116, subchapter H, section 
116.778 and Subchapter I, section 116.919, submitted on September 4, 
2002.
     Addition of the revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 116, 
subchapter H sections 116.770 and 116.772, submitted on March 1, 2004.
    The revisions require that all grandfathered facilities obtain 
specific permits which include emission control methods to achieve 
mandated emission reductions, as required, or shutdown; and require 
that emissions from dockside vessels which result from operations at 
grandfathered land-based facilities be included in specific permits. 
The revisions also outline additional permitting procedures for certain 
grandfathered pipeline equipment located in an ozone nonattainment 
area. We are approving the revisions under section 110, part C, and 
part D of the CAA, and EPA's regulations.

IV. 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 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. section 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 March 7, 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).)

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

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

    Dated: December 20, 2013.
Samuel Coleman,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 6.

    40 CFR Part 52 is amended as follows:

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.

Subpart SS--Texas

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2. In Sec.  52.2270, the table in paragraph (c) entitled ``EPA Approved 
Regulations in the Texas SIP'' is amended under Chapter 116--Control of 
Air Pollution by Permits for New Construction or Modification, as 
follows:
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a. Immediately following the entry for Sec.  116.615, by adding an 
entry for Subchapter H; and
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b. Immediately following the entry for Sec.  116.918, by adding an 
entry for Sec.  116.919.
    The additions read as follows:


Sec.  52.2270  Identification of plan.

    (c) * * *

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                                                        EPA Approved Regulations in the Texas SIP
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                                                                          State
                                                                        approval/
            State citation                      Title/subject           submittal       EPA approval date                     Explanation
                                                                           date
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                              Chapter 116 (Reg 6)--Control of Air Pollution by Permits for New Construction or Modification
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                                                   Subchapter H--Permits for Grandfathered Facilities
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                                                            Division 1--General Applicability
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Section 116.770.......................  Requirement to Apply.........      1/28/04  1/6/14..................  ..........................................
                                                                                    [Insert FR page number
                                                                                     where document begins].
Section 116.771.......................  Implementation Schedule for        5/22/02  1/6/14..................  ..........................................
                                         Additional Controls.                       [Insert FR page number
                                                                                     where document begins].
Section 116.772.......................  Notice of Shutdown...........      1/28/04  1/6/14..................  ..........................................
                                                                                    [Insert FR page number
                                                                                     where document begins].
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                    Division 2--Small Business Stationary Source Permits, Pipeline Facilities Permits, and Existing Facility Permits
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Section 116.774.......................  Eligibility for Small              5/22/02  1/6/14..................  ..........................................
                                         Business Stationary Source                 [Insert FR page number
                                         Permits.                                    where document begins].
Section 116.775.......................  Eligibility for Pipeline           5/22/02  1/6/14..................  ..........................................
                                         Facilities Permits.                        [Insert FR page number
                                                                                     where document begins].
Section 116.777.......................  Eligibility for Existing           5/22/02  1/6/14..................  ..........................................
                                         Facility Permits.                          [Insert FR page number
                                                                                     where document begins].
Section 116.778.......................  Additional Requirements for        8/21/02  1/6/14..................  ..........................................
                                         Applications for Small                     [Insert FR page number
                                         Business Stationary Source                  where document begins].
                                         Permits, Pipeline Facilities
                                         Permits, or Existing
                                         Facility Permits.
Section 116.779.......................  Applications for Small             5/22/02  1/6/14..................  116.779(a)(10) is not in the SIP.
                                         Business Stationary Source                 [Insert FR page number
                                         Permits, Pipeline Facilities                where document begins].
                                         Permits, or Existing
                                         Facility Permits.
Section 116.780.......................  Public Participation for           5/22/02  1/6/14..................  ..........................................
                                         Initial Issuance of Pipeline               [Insert FR page number
                                         Facilities Permits and                      where document begins].
                                         Existing Facility Permits.
Section 116.781.......................  Notice and Comment Hearings        5/22/02  1/6/14..................  ..........................................
                                         for Initial Issuance of                    [Insert FR page number
                                         Pipeline Facilities Permits                 where document begins].
                                         and Existing Facility
                                         Permits.
Section 116.783.......................  Notice of Final Action on          5/22/02  1/6/14..................  ..........................................
                                         Pipeline Facilities Permit                 [Insert FR page number
                                         Applications and Existing                   where document begins].
                                         Facility Permit Applications.
Section 116.785.......................  Permit Fee...................      5/22/02  1/6/14..................  ..........................................
                                                                                    [Insert FR page number
                                                                                     where document begins].
Section 116.786.......................  General and Special                5/22/02  1/6/14..................  116.786(c)(2)(B)(ii)(I) is not in the SIP.
                                         Conditions.                                [Insert FR page number
                                                                                     where document begins].

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Section 116.787.......................  Amendments and Alterations of      5/22/02  1/6/14..................  ..........................................
                                         Permits Issued Under this                  [Insert FR page number
                                         Division.                                   where document begins].
Section 116.788.......................  Renewal of Permits Issued          5/22/02  1/6/14..................  ..........................................
                                         Under this Division.                       [Insert FR page number
                                                                                     where document begins].
Section 116.790.......................  Delegation...................      5/22/02  1/6/14..................  ..........................................
                                                                                    [Insert FR page number
                                                                                     where document begins].
 
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                                                   Subchapter I--Electric Generating Facility Permits
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Section 116.919.......................  Additional Requirements for        8/21/02  1/6/14..................  ..........................................
                                         Grandfathered Electric                     [Insert FR page number
                                         Generating Facility Permit                  where document begins].
                                         Applications.
 
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