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EPA/AR | RIN: 2060-AN28 | Publication ID: Fall 2006 |
Title: Prevention of Significant Deterioration, Nonattainment New Source Review, and New Source Performance Standards: Emissions Test for Electric Generating Units | |
Abstract: This rulemaking would create a revised emissions test for existing electric generating units (EGUs) that are subject to the regulations governing the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and nonattainment major New Source Review (NSR) programs mandated by parts C and D of title I of the Clean Air Act (CAA). This revised emissions test would be available for EGUs that are also subject to the EPA-administered Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) NOx Annual Trading Program or the CAIR SO2 Trading Program. This emissions test could be extended to other CAIR and non-CAIR EGUs. For existing major stationary sources, the NSR base program emissions test is applied when the source proposes to modify an emissions unit such that the change is a physical change or change in the method of operation, and the test compares actual emissions to either potential emissions or projected actual emissions. Under this rulemaking's revised NSR emissions test (a maximum hourly test like that used in the NSPS program), we would compare the EGU's maximum hourly emissions (considering controls) before the change for the past 5 years to the maximum hourly emissions after the change. The maximum hourly emissions will be either a maximum achieved and maximum achievable hourly emissions, measured on an input or an output basis. The supplemental notice will include proposed regulatory language for the maximum achieved and achievable options (input and output basis for each). The supplemental notice will also include data, information, and analyses concerning the impacts of the proposed options. The supplemental notice will also include an option in which the current regulations (annual emissions test) are retained, but the baseline period is extended from 5 to 10 years. | |
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 51 40 CFR Part 52 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.) | |
Legal Authority: Clean Air Act, Title I Parts C and D and Section 111(a)(4) |
Legal Deadline:
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Statement of Need: Utilization of this rulemaking's alternative NSR applicability test for existing EGUs would encourage increased utilization at the more efficient units by displacing energy production at less efficient ones. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: Parts C and D of title I of the Clean Air Act; CAA section 111(a)(4) |
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Alternatives: The proposed basis for the applicability test is a comparison of maximum hourly emissions, which will enhance the implementation and environmental benefits for existing EGUs. We request comment on alternative bases for an alternative applicability test. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Cost and benefit information will be developed as appropriate, as the rulemaking proceeds. |
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Risks: Risk information will be developed as appropriate, as the rulemaking proceeds. |
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Additional Information: SAN No. 4794.2; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/2005/October/Day-20/a20983.htm; Split from RIN 2060-AM95. | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
RIN Information URL: www.epa.gov/nsr | |
Agency Contact: Janet McDonald Environmental Protection Agency Air and Radiation Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone:919 541-1450 Email: mcdonald.janet@epamail.epa.gov Juan Santiago Environmental Protection Agency Air and Radiation C504-05, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone:919 541-1084 Fax:919 541-5509 Email: santiago.juan@epamail.epa.gov |