[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 164 (Friday, August 23, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 44235-44238]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-18146]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R06-OAR-2019-0301; FRL-9997-81-Region 6]


Air Plan Approval; Arkansas; Revisions to State Implementation 
Plan Permitting Programs

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), the 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the 
Arkansas State Implementation Plan (SIP) Permitting Programs submitted 
on October 24, 2002, July 26, 2010, November 6, 2012, and March 24, 
2017. Most of the revisions are administrative in nature and make the 
SIP current with Federal rules. In addition, the revisions add permit 
flexibility provisions to the NSR program. This final action is 
consistent with the requirements of section 110 of the CAA.

DATES: This rule is effective on September 23, 2019.

ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for this action under 
Docket ID No. EPA-R06-OAR-2019-0301. All documents in the docket are 
listed on the https://www.regulations.gov website. 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 https://www.regulations.gov or 
in hard copy at the EPA Region 6 Office, 1201 Elm Street, Suite 500, 
Dallas, Texas 75270.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ashley Mohr, EPA Region 6 Office, Air 
Permits Section, 1201 Elm Street, Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75270, 214-665-
7289, [email protected]. To inspect the hard copy materials, please 
schedule an appointment with Ms. Mohr or Mr. Bill Deese at 214-665-
7253.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document ``we,'' ``us,'' and 
``our'' means the EPA.

I. Background

    The background for this action is discussed in detail in our May 
31, 2019 proposal (84 FR 25218). In that document we proposed to 
approve SIP revisions submitted by Arkansas on October 24, 2002, July 
26, 2010, November 6, 2012, and March 24, 2017. The revisions addressed 
in that action include administrative revisions, revisions that make 
the Arkansas SIP current with Federal rules, and revisions that add 
permit flexibility provisions to the NSR program.\1\ Also, included in 
that action was the proposed approval of revisions to the Arkansas SIP 
that address EPA's previous 2016 disapproval related to biomass 
deferral language. We did not receive any relevant comments regarding 
our proposal.
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    \1\ The permit flexibility provisions are found in Reg. 19.414, 
415, and 416. Reg. 19.414--Operational Flexibility-Applicant's Duty 
to Apply for Alternative Scenarios, allows permittees to implement 
alternative scenarios that were initially included in their permit 
application, without a permit revision or notification to the 
Department. Reg. 19.415--Changes Resulting in No Emissions 
Increases, allows permittees to make certain changes within the 
facility that otherwise contravene permit terms without a permit 
revision if the changes are not modifications under Title I, do not 
exceed emissions allowed under the permit, do not violate applicable 
requirements, and do not contravene federally enforceable permit 
terms and conditions that are monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, 
or compliance certification requirements. Reg. 19.416--Permit 
Flexibility, codifies ADEQ's discretion to grant extensions to 
testing, compliance or other dates in a permit; to grant a request 
to allow temporary emissions and/or testing that would otherwise 
exceed a limit in a facility's permit; and to allow an alternative 
to monitoring specified in a facility's operating permit.
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II. Final Action

    We are approving portions of the revisions to the Arkansas SIP 
submitted on October 24, 2002, July 26, 2010, November 6, 2012, and 
March 24, 2017. Specifically, we are approving the following revisions:
     Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter 4 adopted on December 
5, 2008 (effective January 25, 2009), June 22, 2012 (effective July 9, 
2012), October 26, 2012 (effective November 18, 2012), and February 26, 
2016 (effective March 14, 2016);
     Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter 7 adopted on February 
26, 2016 (effective March 14, 2016);
     Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter 9 adopted on February 
26, 2016 (effective March 14, 2016);
     Revisions to Regulation 19, Chapter 11 adopted on February 
26, 2016 (effective March 14, 2016);
     Revisions to Regulation 19, Appendix A adopted on December 
5, 2008 (effective January 25, 2009), June 22, 2012 (effective July 9, 
2012), October 26, 2012 (effective November 18, 2012), and February 26, 
2016 (effective March 14, 2016);
     Revisions to Regulation 26, Chapter 3 adopted on August 
23, 2002 (effective September 26, 2002), December 5, 2008 (effective 
January 25, 2009), and February 26, 2016 (effective March 14, 2016);
     Revisions to Regulation 26, Chapter 4 adopted on August 
23, 2002 (effective September 26, 2002), December 5, 2008 (effective 
January 25, 2009), June 22, 2012 (effective July 9, 2012), October 26, 
2012 (effective November 18, 2012), and February 26, 2016 (effective 
March 14, 2016);
     Revisions to Regulation 26, Chapter 5 adopted on December 
5, 2008 (effective January 25, 2009) and February 26, 2016 (effective 
March 14, 2016);
     Revisions to Regulation 26, Chapter 6 adopted on August 
23, 2002 (effective September 26, 2002), December 5, 2008 (effective 
January 25, 2009), and February 26, 2016 (effective March 14, 2016); 
and
     Non-substantive revisions throughout the current SIP-
approved portions of Regulation 19 and 26 that replace ``Section'' with 
``Reg.'' within section headings (e.g., ``Section 26.101'' revised to 
``Reg. 26.101'') that were adopted on December 5, 2008 (effective 
January 25, 2009).
    This action is being taken under section 110 of the Act. EPA is not 
taking any action on the portions of the July 26, 2010 and November 6, 
2012 SIP revision submittals that were listed in the letter from 
Arkansas dated March 28, 2019, that requested the withdrawal of those 
revisions from EPA's consideration for approval into the Arkansas SIP.

III. Incorporation by Reference

    In this rule, the EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes 
incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR 
51.5, the EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference the 
revisions to the Arkansas regulations as described in the Final Action 
section above. The EPA has made, and will continue to make, these 
materials generally available through www.regulations.gov and at the 
EPA Region 6 Office (please contact the person identified in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this preamble for more 
information). Therefore, these materials have been approved by EPA for 
inclusion in the SIP, have been incorporated by reference by EPA into 
that plan, are fully federally enforceable under

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sections 110 and 113 of the CAA as of the effective date of the final 
rulemaking of EPA's approval, and will be incorporated by reference in 
the next update to the SIP compilation.

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, the 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 Orders 
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 
2011);
     Is not an Executive Order 13771 (82 FR 9339, February 2, 
2017) regulatory action because SIP approvals are exempted under 
Executive Order 12866;
     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, 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, the SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian 
reservation land or in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has 
demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian 
country, the rule does not have tribal implications and will not impose 
substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as 
specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000).
    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 October 22, 2019. 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, Carbon monoxide, 
Incorporation by reference, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate 
matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides, 
Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: August 13, 2019.
Kenley McQueen,
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 E--Arkansas

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2. In Sec.  52.170, the table in paragraph (c), entitled ``EPA-Approved 
Regulations in the Arkansas SIP,'' is amended by
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a. Revising the entries for Reg. 19.405, Reg. 19.406, Reg. 19.407, Reg. 
19.411, Reg. 19.412, and Reg. 19.413;
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b. Adding entries for Reg. 19.414, Reg. 19.415, and Reg. 19.416;
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c. Revising the entries for Reg. 19.702, Reg. 19.703, Reg. 19.901, and 
Reg. 19.903;
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d. Removing the entry for Section 19.904;
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e. Adding an entry for Reg. 19.904;
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f. Revising the entries for Chapter 11 and Appendix A;
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g. Removing the entries for Section 26.301, Section 26.302, Section 
26.401, Section 26.402, Section 26.407, Section 26.409, Section 26.410, 
Section 26.501, Section 26.502, Section 26.601, Section 26.602, Section 
26.603, and Section 26.604; and
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 h. Adding entries for Reg. 26.301, Reg. 26.302, Reg. 26.401, Reg. 
26.402, Reg. 26.407, Reg. 26.409, Reg. 26.410, Reg. 26.501, Reg. 
26.502, Reg. 26.601, Reg. 26.602, Reg. 26.603, and Reg. 26.604.
    The additions and revisions read as follows:


Sec.  52.170   Identification of plan.

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    (c) * * *

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                                  EPA-Approved Regulations in the Arkansas SIP
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                                                          State
                                                       submittal/
        State citation             Title/subject        effective     EPA approval date         Explanation
                                                          date
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         Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control
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                                         Chapter 4: Minor Source Review
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                                                  * * * * * * *
Reg. 19.405..................  Action on                 03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                Application.                          Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
Reg. 19.406..................  Public Participation      03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                                                      Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
Reg. 19.407..................  Permit Amendments...      03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                                                      Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
 
                                                  * * * * * * *
Reg. 19.411..................  General Permits.....      07/26/2010  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                                                      Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
Reg. 19.412..................  Dispersion Modeling.      03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                                                      Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
Reg. 19.413..................  Confidentiality.....      07/26/2010  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                                                      Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
Reg. 19.414..................  Operational               07/26/2010  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                Flexibility-                          Federal Register
                                Applicant's Duty to                   citation].
                                Apply for
                                Alternative
                                Scenarios.
Reg. 19.415..................  Changes Resulting in      03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                No Emissions                          Federal Register
                                Increases.                            citation].
Reg. 19.416..................  Permit Flexibility..      07/26/2010  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                                                      Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
 
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                           Chapter 7: Sampling, Monitoring, and Reporting Requirements
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                                                  * * * * * * *
Reg. 19.702..................  Air Emissions             03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                Sampling.                             Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
Reg. 19.703..................  Continuous Emissions      03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                Monitoring.                           Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
 
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                               Chapter 9: Prevention of Significant Deterioration
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Reg. 19.901..................  Title...............      03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                                                      Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
 
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Reg. 19.903..................  Definitions.........      03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                                                      Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
Reg. 19.904..................  Adoption of               03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                Regulations.                          Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
 
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                                 Chapter 11: Major Source Permitting Procedures
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Chapter 11...................  Major Source              03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                Permitting                            Federal Register
                                Procedures.                           citation].
 
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                                    Appendix A: Insignificant Activities List
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Appendix A...................  Insignificant             03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                Activities List.                      Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
 

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                       Regulation 26: Regulations of the Arkansas Operating Permit Program
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                                Chapter 3: Requirements for Permit Applicability
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Reg. 26.301..................  Requirement for a         07/26/2010  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                permit.                               Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
Reg. 26.302..................  Sources subject to        03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                permitting.                           Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
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                                       Chapter 4: Applications for Permits
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Reg. 26.401..................  Duty to apply.......      03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                                                      Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
Reg. 26.402..................  Standard application      03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                form and required                     Federal Register
                                information.                          citation].
Reg. 26.407..................  Complete application      03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                                                      Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
Reg. 26.409..................  Applicant's duty to       07/26/2010  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                supplement correct                    Federal Register
                                application.                          citation].
Reg. 26.410..................  Certification by          07/26/2010  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                responsible                           Federal Register
                                official.                             citation].
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                                        Chapter 5: Action on Application
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Reg. 26.501..................  Action on part 70         07/26/2010  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                permit applications.                  Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
Reg. 26.502..................  Final action on           03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                permit application.                   Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
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                        Chapter 6: Permit Review by the Public, Affected States, and EPA
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Reg. 26.601..................  Applicability.......      07/26/2010  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                                                      Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
Reg. 26.602..................  Public participation      03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                                                      Federal Register
                                                                      citation].
Reg. 26.603..................  Transmission of           03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                permit information                    Federal Register
                                to the                                citation].
                                Administrator.
Reg. 26.604..................  Review of draft           03/24/2017  8/23/2019, [Insert   ......................
                                permit by affected                    Federal Register
                                States.                               citation].
 
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