97-977. Request for Approval of Section 112(l) Delegated Authority; Oregon  

  • [Federal Register Volume 62, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 15, 1997)]
    [Proposed Rules]
    [Pages 2074-2078]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 97-977]
    
    
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    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
    40 CFR Part 63
    
    [FRL-5676-9]
    
    
    Request for Approval of Section 112(l) Delegated Authority; 
    Oregon
    
    AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
    
    ACTION: Notice of proposed approval and delegation.
    
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    SUMMARY: EPA invites public comment on today's proposal to approve the 
    Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) and the Lane Regional 
    Air Pollution Authority (LRAPA) (collectively referred to as 
    ``Oregon'') request for delegation of authority to implement and 
    enforce state-adopted hazardous air pollutant regulations which adopt 
    by reference the federal National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air 
    Pollutants (NESHAP) contained in 40 CFR Parts 61 and 63 as these 
    regulations apply to sources required to obtain a federal operating 
    permit under Title V of the Clean Air Act (CAA). EPA as well invites 
    public comment on its proposal to approve specific state rules in order 
    to recognize conditions and limitations established pursuant to these 
    rules, or the rules themselves, as federally enforceable.
    
    DATES: All comments on the Oregon submittal must be received by the 
    close of business on February 14, 1997.
    
    ADDRESSES: Copies of the Oregon submittal are available during normal 
    business hours at the following addresses for inspection and copying: 
    U.S. EPA Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101-9797, 
    and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, 811 S.W. Sixth 
    Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97204-1390. Written comments should be 
    addressed sent to: Chris Hall, U.S. EPA Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue 
    (OAQ-107), Seattle, WA 98101.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Hall, U.S. EPA Region 10, at 
    (206) 553-1949.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    
    I. Background and Purpose
    
        Section 112(l) of the amended Clean Air Act of 1990 (``the Act'' or 
    ``CAA'') established new, more stringent requirements upon a State or 
    Local agency that wishes to implement and enforce an air toxics program 
    pursuant to section 112 of the Act. Prior to November 15, 1990, 
    delegation of NESHAP regulations to a State or Local agency could occur 
    without formal rulemaking by EPA. However, the new section 112(l) of 
    the Act requires EPA to approve State and Local toxics rules and 
    programs under section 112 through formal notice and comment 
    rulemaking. Now State and Local air agencies that wish to implement and 
    enforce a federally-approved air toxics program must make a showing to 
    EPA that they have adequate authorities and resources. Approval is 
    granted by the EPA through the authority contained in section 112(l), 
    and implemented through the Federal rule found in 40 Code of Federal 
    Regulations (CFR) Part 63, subpart E (58 FR 62262, November 26, 1993), 
    if the Agency finds that: (1) The State or Local program or rule is 
    ``no less stringent'' than the corresponding Federal rule or program, 
    (2) adequate authority and resources exist to implement the State or 
    Local program or rule, (3) the schedule for implementation and 
    compliance is sufficiently expeditious, and (4) the State or Local 
    program or rule is otherwise in compliance with Federal guidance.
    
    II. Discussion of the Oregon 112(l) Submittal
    
        On November 15, 1993, Oregon submitted to EPA an application 
    requesting the delegation of authority to implement and enforce the 
    state-adopted rules for ``Hazardous Air Pollutants'' found in Oregon 
    Administrative Regulations (OAR) Chapter 340, Division 32 in lieu of 
    the Federal NESHAP regulations contained within 40 CFR Part 61. In the 
    submittal, Oregon also requested that comparable delegation be provided 
    to LRAPA to enforce the state regulations in Lane County.
        On August 3, 1994, Oregon supplemented its initial application by 
    providing additional documentation to support its initial request and 
    seeking approval of its 112(g) rules and its rules for creating 
    synthetic minor sources. On March 29, 1996, Oregon further supplemented 
    its application by limiting its initial request for delegation to apply 
    to Part 70 sources only; requested delegation for Part 70 sources only 
    the authority to implement and enforce certain 40 CFR Part 63 NESHAP 
    standards; and requested approval for Part 70 sources only to 
    substitute the State asbestos regulations for the asbestos NESHAP. In 
    the March 1996 supplement, Oregon also requested deferral of delegated 
    federal authority to implement sections 112(g) of the federal CAA until 
    the conclusion of federal rulemaking on this program element. By letter 
    dated December 11, 1996, Oregon rescinded its request to substitute its 
    state asbestos rule for the asbestos NESHAP, therefore EPA will take no 
    action in this regard at this time.
        Oregon's section 112(l) application contains the following 
    documents: (1) A written finding by the State Attorney General and the 
    independent legal counsel for LRAPA stating that Oregon has the legal 
    authority to implement and enforce state-adopted regulations as well as 
    assure compliance by all sources within their jurisdiction; (2) a copy 
    of OAR Chapter 340, Division 32 1 (hereafter referred to as ``OAR 
    340-032''), which contains the fully adopted State NESHAP regulations 
    which would be substituted for the Federal NESHAP regulations upon 
    approval; (3) a copy of OAR Chapter 340, Division 28 2 (hereafter 
    referred to as ``OAR 340-28''), which contains the permitting 
    requirements for each source subject to OAR-340-032, including the 
    State synthetic minor rules, the State Air
    
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    Contaminant Discharge Permit (ACDP) program rules, and the State 
    federal operating permit (FOP) program rules; and (4) a complete 
    program description. The full program submittal is available for review 
    for more detailed information.
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        \1\ As in effect October 6, 1995.
        \2\ As in effect on July 1, 1995.
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    A. Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
    
        Pursuant to 40 CFR 63.91, Oregon is requesting delegation of 
    authority to implement and enforce the federal NESHAP regulations 
    contained in 40 CFR Part 61, subparts A through F, J, L, N through P, 
    V, and Y through FF, as adopted by reference in OAR 340-032-05520 
    through -5580, as these rules apply to Part 70 sources. Oregon is also 
    seeking delegation of authority to implement and enforce 40 CFR Part 
    63, subparts A, F through I, N, O, Q, R, T, and EE, as adopted into OAR 
    340-032-0510, as these rules apply to Part 70 sources.
        Also, EPA proposes to approve a mechanism for Oregon to receive 
    delegation of future NESHAP regulations that are adopted by reference 
    into state law unchanged. The details of this mechanism are outlined in 
    section IV.C.
    
    B. Voluntary Limits on Emissions
    
        Oregon requests section 112(l) approval of state-adopted 
    regulations which would allow Oregon permitting authorities to 
    establish federally-enforceable emission limitations by permit limiting 
    a source's potential to emit hazardous air pollutants (HAP) below major 
    source thresholds.
        Oregon's voluntary emission limitation rules are contained in OAR 
    340-028-110(114); -1050; -1740; and -2110. The provisions of these 
    sections are applicable as a matter of state law to any air contaminant 
    and not just applicable to the criteria pollutants regulated under the 
    EPA-approved Oregon state implementation plan (SIP).
        Oregon's ACDP program regulations (OAR 340-28-1700 through 1790) 
    provide the mechanism for the owner or operator of a source to apply 
    for and obtain enforceable permit conditions that limit the source's 
    potential to emit. Such limitations would be inserted into an ACDP 
    issued by Oregon, after public notice and an opportunity for comment, 
    and would include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements 
    sufficient to ensure that the source complies with these limitations. 
    If approved by EPA, limits established pursuant to these regulations 
    would be considered federally enforceable. Therefore, Oregon would have 
    the ability to set limits which would be sufficient to exempt a source 
    from the requirement to obtain a FOP and/or comply with Federal, State 
    or Local hazardous air pollutant regulations. Approval of federally 
    enforceable permit limits under section 112(l) is necessary because the 
    Oregon SIP approved ACDP program only extends to the control of 
    criteria pollutants. Federally enforceable limits on criteria 
    pollutants (i.e., VOCs or PM-10) may have the incidental effect of 
    limiting certain HAP listed pursuant to section 112(b) 3, however, 
    section 112 of the Act provides the underlying authority for 
    controlling all HAP emissions. EPA plans to codify the approval 
    criteria for programs limiting the potential to emit of HAPs through 
    amendments to Subpart E of 40 CFR Part 63, the regulations promulgated 
    to implement section 112(l) of the Act. In this respect, EPA is 
    proposing to approve OAR 340-028-1740, Oregon's synthetic area source 
    permit program, under the authority of section 112(l) of the Act. 
    Furthermore, EPA proposes that, after final approval of this section, 
    synthetic area source permits issued pursuant to these EPA-approved 
    regulations including terms and conditions for HAP contained therein, 
    would be enforceable by the EPA and by citizens under section 304 of 
    the Act regardless of whether such permits were issued prior to EPA 
    approval of this section. However, such permits would have to have been 
    issued after the effective date of OAR 340-028-1740 (i.e., after 
    November 4, 1993) in accordance with all of the provisions set forth in 
    that section. It is EPA's position that further actions approving OAR 
    340-028-1740 will not be necessary even though 40 CFR part 63, subpart 
    E potential to emit language revisions may not be finalized by the time 
    this proposed action is finalized.
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        \3\ See the Kathie A. Stein guidance memo of January 25, 1995, 
    titled ``Guidance on Enforceability Requirements for Limiting 
    Potential to Emit through SIP and Section 112 Rules and General 
    Permits'' which addresses the technical aspects of how criteria 
    pollutant limits may be recognized for purposes of limiting a 
    source's potential to emit of HAP to below section 112 major source 
    levels.
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    III. Authority and Commitments for Section 112 Implementation
    
        Under 40 CFR Part 63, subpart E, the minimum documentation needed 
    as part of this 40 CFR 63.91 delegation request is: A written finding 
    by the State attorney general (and the independent counsel for LRAPA) 
    confirming that Oregon has adequate legal authorities to implement and 
    enforce State rule(s) or program(s); copies of the State statutes, 
    regulations and other documents which contain the appropriate 
    provisions for which Oregon is requesting delegation; a demonstration 
    of adequate resources to implement and enforce all aspects of the 
    delegated rules or program; a schedule demonstrating expeditious 
    implementation of the delegated rules or program; a plan that assures 
    expeditious compliance by all sources; and a demonstration of adequate 
    legal authority to implement and enforce all delegated rules or program 
    and to assure compliance by all sources upon approval.
    
    A. Written Findings by Legal Counsel
    
        40 CFR 63.91(b)(1) requires that, at a minimum, the State have the 
    following authorities: (1) Enforcement authorities that meet the 
    requirements of 40 CFR 70.11 of this chapter; (2) authority to request 
    information from regulated sources regarding their compliance status; 
    (3) authority to inspect sources and any records required to determine 
    a source's compliance status; and (4) if ODEQ delegates authorities to 
    a Local agency, ODEQ must retain enforcement authority unless the Local 
    agency's authorities meet the requirements of 40 CFR 70.11. Oregon has 
    provided to EPA legal opinions from the State Attorney General and the 
    independent legal counsel for LRAPA which clearly outline Oregon's 
    enforcement authorities as they pertain to the requirements of 40 CFR 
    63.91(b)(1).4
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        \4\ Since the original submission of this delegation 
    application, EPA has fully approved Oregon's Part 70 operation 
    permit program after determining that Oregon's enforcement 
    authorities meet the requirements of 40 CFR Part 70.11. 60 FR 50106 
    (November 27, 1995).
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    B. Copies of State Statutes and Regulations
    
        Complete copies of the Oregon regulations, OAR 340-032 (1995) and 
    OAR 340-28 (1995), and Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 468 and 468A 
    (1993) have been provided to EPA as required by 40 CFR 63.91(b)(2). OAR 
    340-032 ``Hazardous Air Pollutants'' establishes Oregon's procedures 
    for regulating sources subject to 40 CFR Part 61 and Part 63. OAR 340-
    032-0130 ``List of Hazardous Air Pollutants'' incorporates into state 
    law all of the HAP listed in section 112(b) of the Act. OAR 340-032-
    0240 ``Permit to Operate'' requires all new, existing and modified 
    major sources of HAPs to obtain a FOP.
        OAR 340-032-0500 ``Emission Limitations for New Major Sources'' 
    requires new major sources of hazardous air pollutants to obtain a 
    permit prior to construction or reconstruction, as well as requires 
    such
    
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    new sources to utilize maximum achievable control technology (MACT). 
    OAR 340-032-0510 through -0620 adopts by reference 40 CFR Part 63, 
    subparts A, F through I, M through O, Q, R, T, and EE as they apply to 
    new major sources. OAR 340-032-2500 ``Emission Limitations for Existing 
    Major Sources'' requires existing major sources of HAP to comply with 
    applicable federal MACT standards and if such standards are not timely 
    promulgated, then comply with state-adopted MACT regulations and to 
    obtain a state-issued FOP permit. OAR 340-032-2600 through -3010 adopt 
    by reference 40 CFR Part 63, subparts A, F through I, M through O, Q, 
    R, T, and EE as they apply to existing major sources. OAR 340-032-4500 
    ``Requirements for Modifications of Existing Major Sources'' requires 
    existing major sources of HAP to apply MACT whenever that source is 
    modified and the modification results in an increase in HAP emissions 
    above de minimis levels.
        OAR 340-032-5500 ``Applicability'' indicates which sections of OAR 
    340-032 with which a stationary source identified in OAR 340-032-5530 
    through 5650 must comply with. OAR 340-032-5510 ``General 
    Requirements'' requires all new sources subject to the state HAP 
    regulations to notify Oregon prior to and after start-up. OAR 340-032-
    5520 ``Federal Regulations Adopted by Reference'' adopt by reference 40 
    CFR 61, subparts A through F, I, J, L, N through P, V, and Y through FF 
    as in effect on July 1, 1993. OAR 340-032-5530 through OAR 340-032-5580 
    contain brief descriptions for each of the Federal NESHAP standards 
    adopted by reference under OAR 340-032-5520 which helps a source 
    determine whether it is potentially subject to the state-adopted 
    standard without having to refer to the Code of Federal Regulations. 
    OAR 3440-032-5590 through OAR 340-032-5650 contains the state asbestos 
    rule language. Finally, OAR 340-32-5520 provides that if a discrepancy 
    exists between 40 CFR Part 61 and OAR 340-32-5530 through 340-32-5650, 
    then the applicable section of 40 CFR Part 61 shall apply.
    
    C. Demonstration of Adequate Resources
    
        40 CFR 63.91(b)(3) requires Oregon to provide for adequate 
    resources to implement and enforce all aspects of the program or rule. 
    Specifically, 40 CFR 63.91(b)(3) requires Oregon to provide: 1) a 
    description in narrative form of the scope, structure, coverage, and 
    processes of the State program; 2) a description of the organization 
    and structure of the agency or agencies that will have responsibility 
    for administering the program; and 3) a description of the agency staff 
    who will carry out the State program, including the number, occupation, 
    and general duties of the employees.
        EPA believes Oregon has taken the necessary steps to provide for 
    adequate resources to support implementation and enforcement of its air 
    toxics program which are at least as stringent as the federal program. 
    OAR 340-032 and OAR 340-28 provide the regulatory framework for 
    administering Oregon's HAP program. OAR 340-32-0105 now provides that 
    the provisions of OAR 340-032 apply ``to any new, modified, or existing 
    source that emits or has the potential to emit any HAP'' which is 
    defined in OAR 340-32-0120(23) as ``an air pollutant listed by the EPA 
    pursuant to Sec. 112(b) of the Federal CAA.'' Oregon has defined 
    ``HAP'' such that their program at a minimum covers the same list of 
    HAPs found in the CAA.
        Oregon has adopted by reference into state law all of the 40 CFR 
    Part 61 and Part 63 subparts for which they are requesting delegation 
    under the authority of 40 CFR 63.91. Therefore, Oregon's air toxics 
    programs covers the same sources and the same pollutants which are 
    presently being covered under the Federal NESHAP regulations.
        ODEQ will be implementing and enforcing OAR 340-032 and OAR 340-28 
    throughout the State of Oregon (with the exception of Lane County) 
    under the authority of ORS 468 and ORS 468A. Implementation and 
    enforcement of OAR 340-032 and 340-028 or similar local regulations 
    will be administered by LRAPA in Lane County. OAR 340-032-0110 and ORS 
    468A.135 gives LRAPA authority to implement and enforce OAR regulations 
    or adopt their own more stringent regulations.
        Resources to fund implementation and enforcement of the Oregon air 
    toxics program for sources subject to the Federal NESHAP regulations 
    but which are not subject to FOP requirements are covered by a three-
    part fee system comprised of a filing fee, a processing fee, and a 
    compliance determination fee administered through its ACDP program. 
    Oregon has been operating this fee program since 1972. Program costs 
    for major sources subject concurrently to NESHAP regulations and FOP 
    requirements are covered through a separate three-part fee system 
    composed of an emission fee, a base fee and user fees administered 
    through its FOP program. EPA believes that Oregon assess fees which are 
    adequate to cover the costs of implementing and enforcing the terms of 
    each permit issued under these programs.5
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        \5\ For further discussion of ODEQ's FOP fee system, see the 
    September 14, 1994 Federal Register (59 FR 47105) rulemaking 
    granting interim approval to the state of Oregon of its FOP program, 
    including its three part fee system.
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        Oregon was granted full approval of its FOP program on November 27, 
    1995. See 60 FR 50106. As part of this approval, EPA found that Oregon 
    possessed adequate legal authorities and resources to implement and 
    enforce its statewide FOP program as it applies to Part 70 
    sources.6 Since Oregon has met the requirements of Part 70 for an 
    approved Title V operating permit program, EPA considers this finding 
    of adequate resources and authorities to be sufficient for section 
    112(l) purposes as well as it applies to Part 70 sources.7
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        \6\ For further discussion regarding Oregon's authorities and 
    resources for implementing its FOP program please refer to the 
    language contained in the September 14, 1994, Federal Register (59 
    FR 47105) notice proposing interim approval of the Oregon FOP 
    program and the December 2, 1994, Federal Register (59 FR 61820) 
    notice granting interim approval of the Oregon FOP program, and the 
    September 28, 1995 Federal Register proposal (60 FR 50166) and 
    direct final Federal Register (60 FR 50106) which granted full 
    approval of ODEQ's FOP program.
        \7\ See the December 10, 1993, EPA policy memo from John Seitz 
    of OAQPS titled ``Straight Delegation Issues Concerning Sections 111 
    and 112 Requirements and Title V.''
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    D. Demonstration of Expeditious Implementation
    
        Oregon has the broad legal authority to implement and enforce all 
    Federal NESHAP regulations adopted into State law or included in a 
    State-issued permit pursuant to OAR 340-28. EPA believes that Oregon's 
    statutory and regulatory authorities are adequate to expeditiously 
    implement those 40 CFR Parts 61 and 63 regulations adopted by reference 
    in OAR 340-032 for which they are requesting delegation.
        Oregon will adopt all new and amended NESHAP regulations into OAR 
    340-032. Oregon will implement and enforce these regulations for Part 
    70 sources through its FOP program. All existing major sources of HAP 
    will be required to obtain a FOP. See OAR 340-032-0220(1) and OAR 340-
    28-2110(1). New major sources of HAP must obtain an ACDP construction 
    permit prior to commencing construction. See OAR 340-032-0230(1).
    
    E. Demonstration of Expeditious Compliance
    
        The EPA believes that Oregon's FOP program provides for an 
    expeditious schedule for assuring compliance with NESHAP requirements 
    as required by 63.91(b)(5). The FOP program regulations contain 
    adequate authority
    
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    to provide for an expeditious schedule for assuring compliance with all 
    NESHAP requirements. Nothing in OAR 340-032 or OAR 340-028 would allow 
    a source to avoid or delay compliance with any CAA requirement beyond 
    the compliance date required by the Federal NESHAP regulations.
        EPA also believes that the Oregon synthetic area source program 
    meets the requirements of 40 CFR 63.91(b)(5) since this program does 
    not allow for the waiver of any NESHAP requirement. To be more 
    specific, sources that become minor through a permit issued pursuant to 
    this program will still be required to meet all NESHAP requirements 
    applicable to non-major sources.
    
    F. Demonstration of Adequate Legal Authority
    
        40 CFR 63.91(b)(6) requires Oregon to demonstrate that it has 
    adequate legal authority to assure compliance as well as assure minimum 
    enforcement authority which includes: (1) enforcement authorities that 
    meet the requirements of 40 CFR 70.11; and (2) ability to retain 
    enforcement authority in jurisdictions where this program has been re-
    delegated by the State to a local authority, unless the local authority 
    has enforcement authorities that meet the requirements of 40 CFR 70.11. 
    As previously indicated, ODEQ and LRAPA have enforcement authorities 
    that meet the requirements of 40 CFR 70.11.
    
    IV. Programs for Proposed Approval
    
    A. Adoptions by Reference
    
        It is EPA's belief that the Oregon submittal substantially meets 
    the requirements of 40 CFR 63.91. Therefore, with this notice EPA 
    proposes to grant full approval to Oregon's request for delegated 
    authority to implement and enforce 40 CFR Part 61, subparts A through 
    F, J, L, N through P, V, and Y through FF; and 40 CFR Part 63, subparts 
    A, F through I, N, O, Q, R, T, and EE, as adopted into OAR 340-032. 
    This delegation of authority to implement and enforce these rules 
    applies only as these rules apply to 40 CFR part 70 sources. EPA will 
    continue to administer and enforce these regulations as they apply to 
    non-Part 70.
    
    B. Voluntary Limits on HAP Emissions
    
        EPA is proposing to grant approval of OAR 340-028 sections -
    110(114), -1050, -1740, and -2110 under the authority of section 112(l) 
    of the Act to recognize the Oregon ACDP program as federally 
    enforceable for the purpose of establishing potential to emit 
    limitations. Approval of these regulations will allow Oregon to create 
    federally enforceable emission limitations by permit for sources who 
    have the potential to emit HAP above major threshold levels but have 
    actual HAP emissions which are below major source levels.8
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        \8\ The source would thereby become a ``synthetic area source'' 
    or a ``synthetic minor source.''
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    C. Mechanism for Delegation of Future NESHAP Standards
    
        In addition, EPA proposes to approve a mechanism for future 
    delegation of those Federal NESHAP regulations that Oregon adopts by 
    reference into state law.9 Under this streamlined approach, upon 
    adoption of a NESHAP regulation Oregon would only need to send a letter 
    to EPA requesting delegation for that regulation. EPA would in turn 
    respond to this request by sending a letter back to Oregon delegating 
    the NESHAP regulation as requested. No further formal response from 
    Oregon would be necessary at this point, and if a negative response 
    from Oregon is not received within 10 days of this letter of delegation 
    from EPA, the delegation would then become final.
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        \9\ See section 5.1.2.b of the document ``Interim Enabling 
    Guidance for the Implementation of 40 CFR part 63, subpart E'' (EPA-
    453/R-93-040, November 1993).
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    V. Administrative Requirements
    
    A. Request for Public Comments
    
        The EPA is requesting comments on all aspects of today's proposed 
    approval. Copies of the Oregon submittal and other information relied 
    upon for this action are contained in a docket maintained at the EPA 
    Regional Office. The docket is a file of information submitted to, or 
    otherwise considered by, EPA in the development of this proposed 
    rulemaking. The principal purposes of the docket are: (1) To allow 
    interested parties a means to identify and locate documents so that 
    they can effectively participate in the rulemaking process, and (2) to 
    serve as the record in case of judicial review. The EPA will consider 
    any comments received by February 14, 1997.
    
    B. Executive Order 12866
    
        The Office of Management and Budget has exempted this regulatory 
    action from Executive Order 12866 review.
    
    C. Regulatory Flexibility Act
    
        Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 600 et. seq., EPA 
    must prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis assessing the impact of 
    any proposed or final rule on small entities. 5 U.S.C. 603 and 604. 
    Alternatively, EPA may certify that the rule will not have a 
    significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. Small 
    entities include small businesses, small not-for-profit enterprises, 
    and government entities with jurisdiction over populations of less than 
    50,000.
        NESHAP rule or program delegation approvals under section 112(l) of 
    the Act do not create any new requirements, but simply confer federal 
    authority for those requirements that the State of Oregon is already 
    imposing. Therefore, because the section 112 delegation approvals do 
    not impose any new requirements, the Agency has determined that it 
    would not have a significant impact on any small entities affected.
    
    D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
    
        EPA has determined that the proposed approval action promulgated 
    today does not include a Federal mandate that may result in estimated 
    costs of $100 million or more to either State, local, or tribal 
    governments in the aggregate, or to the private sector. This Federal 
    action approves pre-existing requirements under State or local law, and 
    imposes no new Federal requirements. Accordingly, no additional costs 
    to State, local, or tribal governments, or to the private sector, 
    result from this action.
    
    VI. Summary of Action
    
        EPA is soliciting public comment on its proposed delegation and 
    approval of implementation and enforcement authority to Oregon pursuant 
    to the authority of section 112(l) of the Act. EPA is also proposing to 
    approve a mechanism for Oregon to receive future delegation of section 
    112 standards that are unchanged from the federal standards, but only 
    as these standards apply to Part 70 sources. At the request of Oregon, 
    EPA is proposing to take no action at this time in regard to their 40 
    CFR 63.93 rule substitution request for the state asbestos regulations 
    contained in OAR 340-32-5590 through 340-32-5650. Interested parties 
    are invited to comment on all aspects of this proposed rule. Comments 
    should be submitted in triplicate, to the address listed in the front 
    of this Notice. Public comments postmarked by February 14, 1997 will be 
    considered in the final rulemaking action taken by EPA. Issues raised 
    by those comments will be carefully reviewed and considered in the 
    decision to approve or disapprove the submittal. The EPA expects to 
    make a final decision on whether or not to approve the Oregon submittal 
    by July 14, 1997 and will give notice of the decision in the Federal 
    Register. The notice will include a summary of the reasons for
    
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    the final determination and a response to all major comments.
    
        Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.
    
        Dated: January 6, 1997.
    Chuck Clark,
    Regional Administrator.
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Document Information

Published:
01/15/1997
Department:
Environmental Protection Agency
Entry Type:
Proposed Rule
Action:
Notice of proposed approval and delegation.
Document Number:
97-977
Dates:
All comments on the Oregon submittal must be received by the close of business on February 14, 1997.
Pages:
2074-2078 (5 pages)
Docket Numbers:
FRL-5676-9
PDF File:
97-977.pdf
CFR: (1)
40 CFR 63