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  • § 52.1420 Identification of plan.

    (a) Purpose and scope. This section sets forth the applicable SIP for Nebraska under section 110 of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq., and 40 CFR Part 51 to meet NAAQS.

    (b) Incorporation by reference.

    (1) Material listed in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section with an EPA approval date prior to December 31, 2014, was approved for incorporation by reference by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Material is incorporated as it exists on the date of the approval, and notice of any change in the material will be published in the Federal Register. Entries in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section with EPA approval dates after December 31, 2014, will be incorporated by reference in the next update to the SIP compilation.

    (2) EPA Region 7 certifies that the rules/regulations provided by EPA in the SIP compilation at the addresses in paragraph (b)(3) of this section are an exact duplicate of the officially promulgated state rules/regulations which have been approved as part of the SIP as of December 31, 2014.

    (3) Copies of the materials incorporated by reference may be inspected at the Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7, Air Planning and Development Branch, 11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, Kansas 66219; at the EPA, Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). If you wish to obtain material from the EPA Regional Office, please call (913) 551-7089. For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    (c) EPA-approved regulations.

    411/20/20024/8/20035/7/2005

    EPA-Approved Nebraska Regulations

    Nebraska
    citation
    TitleState effective dateEPA approval dateExplanation
    STATE OF NEBRASKA
    Department of Environmental QualityEnvironment and Energy
    Title 129—Nebraska Air Quality Regulations
    129-1General Provisions; Definitions79/1528/201820228/1216/20192024, 84 FR 14878The definition of “solid waste” is not approved into the SIP. The second sentence beginning at “Solid waste” and ending at “discarded material”, is not approved into the SIP.129-2Definition of Major Source2/6/20084/17/2020, 85 FR 21329129-3Region and Subregions: How Classified6/26/19941/4/1995, 60 FR 372129-4Ambient Air Quality Standards7/15/20184/12/2019, 84 FR 14878129-5Operating Permits—When Required2/16/200810/7/2016, 81 FR 69695129-6Emissions Reporting; When Required11/20/20029/5/2003, 68 FR 52691129-7Operating Permits—Application8/22/20005/29/2002, 67 FR 37325129-8Operating Permit Content6/24/20195/15/2020, 85 FR 29329129-9General Operating Permits for Class I and II Sources11/20/200210/7/2016, 81 FR 69695129-10Operating Permits for Temporary Sources9/7/19971/20/2000, 65 FR 3130129-11Operating Permits—Emergency; Defense6/26/19941/4/1995, 60 FR 372129-12Operating Permit Renewal and Expiration5/29/19952/9/1996, 61 FR 4899129-13Class I Operating Permit—EPA Review; Affected States Review; Class II Permit6/26/19941/4/1995, 60 FR 372129-14Permits—Public Participation2/6/20083/22/2011, 76 FR 15852129-15Operating Permit Modifications; Reopening for Cause5/13/20144/6/2018, 83 FR 14762129-16Stack Heights; Good Engineering Practice (GEP)12/15/19985/29/2002, 67 FR 37325
    129-17Construction Permits—When Required4/1/20128/4/2014, 79 FR 45108Approval does not include Nebraska's revisions to sections 001.02T and 013.04T pertaining to ethanol production facilities, which were not submitted by the State.
    129-19Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality12/9/201310/11/2016, 81 FR 70023.129-20Particulate Emissions: Limitations and Standards7/15/20184/12/2019, 84 FR 14878129-21Controls for Transferring, Conveying, Railcar and Truck Loading at Rock Processing Operations in Cass County7/10/20027/8/2003, 68 FR 40528129-22Incinerators; Emission Standards12/9/201310/11/2016, 81 FR 70023.129-24Sulfur Compound Emissions; Existing Sources Emission Standards6/26/19941/4/1995, 60 FR 372129-25Nitrogen Oxides (Calculated as Nitrogen Dioxide); Emissions Standards for Existing Stationary Sources9/7/19971/20/2000, 65 FR 3130129-30Open Fires7/3/201010/7/2016, 81 FR 69695129-32Dust; Duty to Prevent Escape of6/26/19941/4/1995, 60 FR 372129-33Compliance; Time Schedule for6/26/19941/4/1995, 60 FR 372129-34Emission Sources; Testing; Monitoring7/15/20184/12/2019, 84 FR 14878129-35Compliance; Exceptions Due to Startup, Shutdown, or Malfunction9/7/19971/20/2000, 65 FR 3130129-36Control Regulations; Circumvention, When Excepted6/26/19941/4/1995, 60 FR 372129-37Compliance; Responsibility6/26/19941/4/1995, 60 FR 372129-38Emergency Episodes; Occurrence and Control, Contingency Plans6/26/19941/4/1995, 60 FR 372129-41General Provisions12/15/19985/29/2002, 67 FR 37325129-42Permits-By-Rule7/10/2006, 71 FR 38776129-43Visibility Protection2/6/20086/28/2018, 83 FR 30352129-44Consolidated with Chapter 415/29/19952/9/1996, 61 FR 4899Appendix IEmergency Emission Reductions6/26/19941/4/1995, 60 FR 372Appendix IIHazardous Air Pollutants (HAPS)5/7/20057/10/2006, 71 FR 3877689 FR 66609
    129-2Nebraska Air Quality Standards9/28/20228/16/2024, 89 FR 66609Section 002 total reduced sulfur (TRS) is not approved into the SIP.
    129-3Construction Permits9/28/20228/16/2024, 89 FR 66609
    129-4Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)9/28/20228/16/2024, 89 FR 66609
    129-6Operating Permits9/28/20228/16/2024, 89 FR 66609
    129-7General Permits9/28/20228/16/2024, 89 FR 66609
    129-8Permits-By-Rule9/28/20228/16/2024, 89 FR 66609
    129-9Permit Revisions; Reopening For Cause9/28/20228/16/2024, 89 FR 66609
    129-10Permits—Public Participation9/28/20228/16/2024, 89 FR 66609
    129-11Emissions Reporting, When Required9/28/20228/16/2024, 89 FR 66609
    129-14Incinerators, Emission Standards9/28/20228/16/2024, 89 FR 66609
    129-15Compliance9/28/20228/16/2024, 89 FR 66609
    129-16Sulfur Compound and Nitrogen Dioxides Emissions Standards9/28/20228/16/2024, 89 FR 66609
    Appendix IHazardous Air Pollutants Sorted by CAS Number9/28/20228/16/2024, 89 FR 66609
    Appendix IIAir Pollution Emergency Episodes9/28/20228/16/2024, 89 FR 66609
    Title 115—Rules of Practice and Procedure
    115-1Adoption of Model Rules6/24/20195/18/2021, 86 FR 26843
    115-2Confidentiality for Trade Secrets6/24/20195/18/2021, 86 FR 26843
    115-3Public Hearings6/24/20195/18/2021, 86 FR 26843
    Nebraska Revised Statute 81-1502 Terms Defined
    1502Terms Defined3/21/20198/16/2024, 89 FR 66609The following paragraphs of Nebraska Revised Statute 81-1502 are approved into the SIP: (2) Air pollution; (3) Chairperson; and (10) Person.
    Lincoln-Lancaster County Air Pollution Control Program
    Article 1—Administration and Enforcement
    Section 1Intent5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 56991
    Section 2Unlawful Acts—Permits Required5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 3Violations—Hearings—Orders5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 4Appeal Procedure5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 5Variance5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 7Compliance—Actions to Enforce—Penalties for Non-Compliance5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 8Procedure for Abatement5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 9Severability5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Article 2—Regulations and Standards
    Section 1Definitions8/11/19981/20/2000, 65 FR 3130
    Section 2Major Sources—Defined8/11/19981/20/2000, 65 FR 3130
    Section 4Ambient Air Quality Standards5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 5Operating Permits—When Required8/11/19981/20/2000, 65 FR 3130
    Section 6Emissions Reporting—When Required8/11/19981/20/2000, 65 FR 3130
    Section 7Operating Permit—Application8/11/19981/20/2000, 65 FR 3130
    Section 8Operating Permit—Content8/11/19981/20/2000, 65 FR 3130
    Section 9General Operating Permits for Class I and II Sources5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 10Operating Permits for Temporary Services5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 11Emergency Operating Permits—Defense5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 12Operating Permit Renewal and Expiration5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 14Permits—Public Participation5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 15Operating Permit Modifications—Reopening for Cause8/11/19981/20/2000, 65 FR 3130
    Section 16Stack—Heights—Good Engineering Practice (GEP)5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 17Construction Permits—When Required8/11/19981/20/2000, 65 FR 3130
    Section 20Particulate Emissions—Limitations and Standards3/31/19971/20/2000, 65 FR 3130
    Section 22Incinerator Emissions5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 24Sulfur Compound Emissions—Existing Sources—Emission Standards5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 25Nitrogen Oxides (Calculated as Nitrogen Dioxide)—Emissions Standards for Existing Stationary Sources5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 32Dust—Duty to Prevent Escape of3/31/19971/20/2000, 65 FR 3130
    Section 33Compliance—Time Schedule for5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 34Emission Sources—Testing—Monitoring5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 35Compliance—Exceptions Due to Startup Shutdown or Malfunction5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 36Control Regulations—Circumvention—When Expected5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 37Compliance—Responsibility of Owner/Operator Pending Review by Director5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Section 38Emergency Episodes—Occurrence and Control—Contingency Plans5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Appendix IEmergency Emission Reduction Regulations5/16/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    City of Omaha
    Chapter 41—Air Quality Control
    Article I—In General
    41-2Adoption of State Regulations with Exceptions4/1/19981/20/2000, 65 FR 3130
    41-4Enforcement—Generally5/29/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    41-5Same Health Department5/29/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    41-6Residential Exemptions5/29/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    41-9Penalties5/29/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    41-10Civil Enforcement5/29/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Article II—Permitting of Air Contaminant Sources
    41-23Prerequisite to Approval5/29/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    41-27Signature Required; Guarantee5/29/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    41-38Funds5/29/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    41-40Fees—When Delinquent5/29/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Article IV—Waste Incinerators—Division 1. Generally
    41-60Definitions5/29/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    41-61Violations5/29/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Article IV—Waste Incinerators—Division 2. Emissions
    41-70New or Modified Facilities5/29/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    41-71Existing Facilities5/29/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    41-72Emission Testing5/29/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    Article IV—Waste Incinerators—Division 3. Design
    41-80New or Modified Waste Incinerators5/29/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699
    41-81Existing Incinerators5/29/19952/14/1996, 61 FR 5699

    (d) EPA-approved state source-specific permits.

    EPA-Approved Nebraska Source-Specific Permits

    Name of sourcePermit No.State effective dateEPA approval dateExplanation
    (1) Gould, Inc67711/9/19831/31/1985, 50 FR 4510
    (2) Asarco, Inc.15206/6/19963/20/1997, 62 FR 13329The EPA did not approve paragraph 19.
    (3) Nebraska Public Power District, Gerald Gentleman StationCP07-00505/11/20107/6/2012, 78 FR 40140EPA has only approved the elements of the permit pertaining to NOX requirements.
    (4) Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska City StationCP07-00492/26/20097/6/2012, 78 FR 40140

    (e) EPA-approved nonregulatory provisions and quasi-regulatory measures.

    EPA-Approved Nebraska Nonregulatory Provisions

    Name of nonregulatory SIP provisionApplicable geographic or nonattainment areaState
    submittal date
    EPA approval dateExplanation
    (1) Air Quality Implementation PlanStatewide1/28/19725/31/1972, 37 FR 10842
    (2) Confirmation That the State Does Not Have Air Quality Control Standards Based on Attorney General's DisapprovalStatewide4/25/19725/31/1972, 37 FR 10842
    (3) Request for Two-Year Extension to Meet the Primary NOX StandardOmaha1/24/19727/27/1972, 37 FR 15080
    (4) Clarification of Section 11 of the State's PlanStatewide2/16/19727/27/1972, 37 FR 15080
    (5) Letters Clarifying the Application of the State's Emergency Episode RuleOmaha10/2/19725/14/1973, 38 FR 12696
    (6) Analysis of Ambient Air Quality in Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas and Recommendations for Air Quality Maintenance AreasOmaha, Lincoln, Sioux City5/9/19746/2/1975, 40 FR 23746[FRL 369-8].
    (7) Amended State Law (LB1029) Giving the Department of Environmental Quality Authority to Require Monitoring of Emissions, Reporting of Emissions and Release of Emissions DataStatewide2/10/19766/23/1976, 41 FR 25898[FRL 564-5].
    (8) Air Monitoring PlanStatewide6/19/198110/6/1981, 46 FR 49122[A-7-FRL-1933-1].
    (9) TSP Nonattainment PlanDouglas and Cass Counties9/25/1980
    8/9/1982
    3/28/1983, 48 FR 12715[EPA Action NE 129; A-7-FRL 2302-8].
    (10) Plan for Intergovernmental Consultation and Coordination and for Public NotificationStatewide8/9/19827/5/1983, 48 FR 30631[EPA Action NE 1123; A-7-FRL 2353-7].
    (11) Lead PlanStatewide except Omaha1/9/1981
    8/5/1981
    1/11/1983
    11/29/1983, 48 FR 53697[AD-FRL 2479-3; EPA Action NE 1122] The plan was approved except that portion pertaining to Omaha.
    (12) Lead Nonattainment PlanOmaha7/24/1984
    11/17/1983
    8/1/1984
    1/31/1985, 50 FR 4510[NE 1418; A-7-FRL-2768-3].
    (13) CO Nonattainment PlanOmaha4/3/19859/15/1986, 51 FR 32640[A-7-FRL-3065-7].
    (14) CO Nonattainment PlanLincoln4/3/19859/19/1986, 51 FR 33264[A-7-FRL-3082-8].
    (15) Revised Lead Nonattainment PlanOmaha2/2/19878/3/1987, 52 FR 28694[A-7-FRL-3238-2].
    (16) Letter Pertaining to NOX Rules and Analysis Which Certifies the Material Became Effective on February 20, 1991Statewide3/8/19917/2/1991, 56 FR 30335[FRL-3968-7] State submittal date is date of the letter.
    (17) Small Business Assistance ProgramStatewide11/12/19928/30/1993, 58 FR 45452[NE-4-1-5861; FRL-4694-6].
    (18) Class II Operating Permit Program Including Letter Committing to Submit Information to RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse, Letter Regarding Availability of State Operating Permits to the EPA and Specified Emissions Limits in Permits, and Letter Regarding the Increase in New Source Review ThresholdsStatewide2/16/19941/4/1995, 60 FR 372[NE-6-1-6445a; FRL-5115-3].
    (19) Letter from City of Omaha Regarding Authority to Implement Section 112(l) and Letter from the State Regarding Rule Omissions and PSD Program ImplementationOmaha, Lincoln9/13/1995
    11/9/1995
    2/14/1996, 61 FR 5725[NE-9-1-7220b, FRL-5409-8]. State submittal dates are dates of letters.
    (20) Lincoln Municipal Code, Chapter 8.06.140 and 8.06.145City of Lincoln2/5/19991/20/2000, 65 FR 3130[NE 071-1071a, FRL-6521-6].
    (21) Lancaster Co. Resolution 5069, Sections 12 and 13Lancaster County2/5/19991/20/2000, 65 FR 3130[NE 071-1071a, FRL-6521-6].
    (22) Nebraska Lead Maintenance SIPOmaha1/18/20014/20/2001, 66 FR 20196[Region 7 Tracking No. 0124-1124(b), FRL-6968-5].
    (23) CAA 110(1)(2)(D)(i) SIP—Interstate TransportStatewide5/18/200712/17/2007, 72 FR 71245[EPA-R07-OAR-2007-1128, FRL-8507-1].
    (24) Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone NAAQSStatewide12/7/20077/8/2011, 76 FR 40258[EPA-R07-OAR-2011-0310, FRL-9434-4]. This action addresses the following CAA elements as applicable: 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M).
    (25) Regional haze plan for the first implementation periodStatewide6/30/20117/6/2012, 78 FR 40150[EPA-R07-OAR-2012-0158; FRL-9689-2]. The plan was approved except for that portion pertaining to SO2 BART for Nebraska Public Power District, Gerald Gentleman Units 1 and 2, and the portion of the long- term strategy addressing the SO2 BART measures for these Units.
    (26) Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2008 Pb NAAQSStatewide10/18/201110/21/2014, 79 FR 62832[EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0685; FRL-9918-13-Region 7]. This action addresses the following CAA elements: 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M).
    (27) Section 128 Declaration: Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Representation and Conflicts of Interest Provisions, Section 49-1493(13) of the NE Political Accountability and Disclosure Act and Chapter 2 of Title 4, NE Accountability and Disclosure CommissionStatewide8/22/201310/21/2014, 79 FR 62832[EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0685; FRL-9918-13-Region 7]. This declaration is contained within Nebraska's 2010 Sulfur Dioxide NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission concerning Section 110(a)(2)(E) of the CAA.
    (28) Cross State Air Pollution Rule—State-Determined Allowance Allocations for the 2016 control periodsStatewide3/30/20159/15/2015, 80 FR 55272
    (29) Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2008 O3 NAAQSStatewide2/11/20139/15/2015, 80 FR 55267[EPA-R07-OAR-2015-0270; Region 7] This action addresses the following CAA elements 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(II), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M).
    (30) Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQSStatewide4/3/2008
    8/29/2011
    8/27/2015, 80 FR 51954This action addresses the following CAA elements 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(II), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M).
    (31) Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2008 O3 NAAQSStatewide2/11/20131/11/2016, 81 FR 1123[EPA-R07-OAR-2015-0710; 9941-04-Region 7] This action addresses the following CAA elements: 110(a)(2)(D)(i) (I)—Prongs 1 and 2.
    (32) Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2010 NO2 NAAQSStatewide2/7/20134/3/2018, 83 FR 14179This action addresses the following CAA elements 110(a)(2)(A) through (C), (D)(i)(I)—Prongs 1 and 2, (D)(i)(II)—Prong 3, (D)(ii), (E) through (H), and (J) through (M). [EPA-R07-OAR-2017-0477; FRL-9976-09-Region 7].
    (33) Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2010 SO2 NAAQSStatewide8/22/20134/3/2018, 83 FR 14179This action addresses the following CAA elements 110(a)(2)(A) through (C), (D)(i)(II)—Prong 3, (D)(ii), (E) through (H), and (J) through (M). [EPA-R07-OAR-2017-0477; FRL-9976-09-Region 7].
    (34) Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2010 PM2.5 NAAQSStatewide2/22/20164/3/2018, 83 FR 14179This action addresses the following CAA elements 110(a)(2)(A) through (C), (D)(i)(II)—Prong 3, (D)(ii), (E) through (H), and (J) through (M). [EPA-R07-OAR-2017-0477; FRL-9976-09-Region 7].
    (35) Sections 110 (a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2015 O3 NAAQSStatewide9/24/20184/17/2020, 85 FR 21325This action approves for the O3 NAAQS: The following CAA elements: 110(a)(1) and (2): (A) through (C), (D)(i)(I)—prongs 1 and 2, (D)(i)(II)—prong 3, (D)(ii), (E) through (H), and (J) through (M). EPA-R07-OAR-2019-0083; FRL-10007-78-Region 7.
    (36) Section 110(a)(2) (D)(i)(I)—significant contribution to nonattainment (prong 1), and interfering with maintenance of the NAAQs (prong 2) (Interstate Transport) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2012 Annual Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) NAAQSStatewide2/22/20169/6/2019, 84 FR 46887This action approves the following CAA elements: 110(a)(1) and 110(a)(2 (D)(i)(I)—prongs 1 and 2 [EPA-R07-OAR-2019-0332; FRL-9998-89-Region 7].
    (37) Section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I)—significant contribution to nonattainment (prong 1), and interfering with maintenance of the NAAQs (prong 2) (Interstate Transport) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2010 SO2 NAAQSStatewide10/27/20208/11/2021, 86 FR 43960[EPA-R07-OAR-2021-0365; FRL-8705-02-Region 7]. This action addresses the following CAA elements: 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I)—prongs 1 and 2.

    [64 FR 7103, Feb. 12, 1999]