95-20594. Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan Revision, El Dorado County Air Pollution Control District and Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District  

  • [Federal Register Volume 60, Number 161 (Monday, August 21, 1995)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Pages 43383-43386]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 95-20594]
    
    
    
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    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
    40 CFR Part 52
    
    [CA 126-1-7083a; FRL-5267-7]
    
    
    Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California 
    State Implementation Plan Revision, El Dorado County Air Pollution 
    Control District and Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District
    
    AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
    
    ACTION: Direct final rule.
    
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    SUMMARY: EPA is taking direct final action on revisions to the 
    California State Implementation Plan. The revisions concern rules from 
    the following districts: the El Dorado County Air Pollution Control 
    District (EDCAPCD) and the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District 
    (YSAQMD). This approval action will incorporate these rules into the 
    federally approved SIP. The intended effect of approving these rules is 
    to regulate emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in 
    accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 
    1990 (CAA or the Act). The revised rules control VOC emissions from 
    cutback and emulsified asphalt and the storage and transfer of organic 
    liquids. Thus, EPA is finalizing the approval of these revisions into 
    the California SIP under provisions of the CAA regarding EPA action on 
    SIP submittals, SIPs for national primary and secondary ambient air 
    quality standards, and plan requirements for nonattainment areas.
    
    DATES: This final rule is effective on October 20, 1995 unless adverse 
    or critical comments are received by September 20, 1995. If the 
    effective date is delayed, a timely notice will be published in the 
    Federal Register.
    
     
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    ADDRESSES: Copies of the rules and EPA's evaluation report for each 
    rule are available for public inspection at EPA's Region IX office 
    during normal business hours. Copies of the submitted rules are 
    available for inspection at the following locations:
    
    Rulemaking Section (A-5-3), Air and Toxics Division, U.S. Environmental 
    Protection Agency, Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 
    94105.
    Environmental Protection Agency, Air Docket (6102), 401 ``M'' Street, 
    S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460.
    California Air Resources Board, Stationary Source Division, Rule 
    Evaluation Section, 2020 ``L'' Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
    El Dorado County Air Pollution Control District, 2850 Fairlane Court, 
    Placerville, CA 95667.
    Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District, 1947 Galileo Court, Suite 
    103, Davis, CA 95616.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Duane F. James, Rulemaking Section (A-
    5-3), Air and Toxics Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 
    Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, Telephone: 
    (415) 744-1191.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    
    Applicability
    
        The rules being approved into the California SIP include: the 
    EDCAPCD's Rule 224, ``Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt Paving 
    Materials,'' and the YSAQMD's Rule 2.21, ``Vapor Control for Organic 
    Liquid Storage and Transfer.'' These rules were submitted by the 
    California Air Resources Board to EPA on November 30, 1994.
    
    Background
    
        On March 3, 1978, EPA promulgated a list of ozone nonattainment 
    areas under the provisions of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1977 
    (1977 Act or pre-amended Act), that included portions of El Dorado and 
    Yolo-Solano Counties in the Sacramento Metro Area. 43 FR 8964, 40 CFR 
    81.305. Because these areas were unable to meet the statutory 
    attainment date of December 31, 1982, California requested under 
    section 172(a)(2), and EPA approved, an extension of the attainment 
    date to December 31, 1987. (40 CFR 52.222). On May 26, 1988, EPA 
    notified the Governor of California, pursuant to section 110(a)(2)(H) 
    of the 1977 Act, that the above districts' portions of the California 
    SIP were inadequate to attain and maintain the ozone standard and 
    requested that deficiencies in the existing SIP be corrected (EPA's 
    SIP-Call). On November 15, 1990, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 
    were enacted. Pub. L. 101-549, 104 Stat. 2399, codified at 42 U.S.C. 
    7401-7671q. In amended section 182(a)(2)(A) of the CAA, Congress 
    statutorily adopted the requirement that nonattainment areas fix their 
    deficient reasonably available control technology (RACT) rules for 
    ozone and established a deadline of May 15, 1991, for states to submit 
    corrections of those deficiencies.
        Section 182(a)(2)(A) applies to areas designated as nonattainment 
    prior to enactment of the amendments and classified as marginal or 
    above as of the date of enactment. It requires such areas to adopt and 
    correct RACT rules pursuant to pre-amended section 172(b) as 
    interpreted in pre-amendment guidance.1 EPA's SIP-Call used that 
    guidance to indicate the necessary corrections for specific 
    nonattainment areas. At the time of enactment of the amendments, the 
    Sacramento Metro Area was classified as serious; 2 therefore, 
    these areas were subject to the RACT fix-up requirement and the May 15, 
    1991 deadline.
    
        \1\ Among other things, the pre-amendment guidance consists of 
    those portions of the proposed Post-1987 ozone and carbon monoxide 
    policy that concern RACT, 52 FR 45044 (November 24, 1987); ``Issues 
    Relating to VOC Regulation Cutpoints, Deficiencies, and Deviations, 
    Clarification to Appendix D of November 24, 1987 Federal Register 
    Notice'' (Blue Book) (notice of availability was published in the 
    Federal Register on May 25, 1988); and the existing control 
    technique guidelines (CTGs).
        \2\ The Sacramento Metro Area was reclassified from serious to 
    severe on June 1, 1995. See 60 FR 20237 (April 25, 1995).
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        The State of California submitted many revised RACT rules for 
    incorporation into its SIP on November 30, 1994, including the rules 
    being acted on in this notice. This notice addresses EPA's direct-final 
    action for the EDCAPCD's Rule 224, ``Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt 
    Paving Materials'' and the YSAQMD's Rule 2.21, ``Vapor Control for 
    Organic Liquid Storage and Transfer.'' The EDCAPCD adopted Rule 224 on 
    September 27, 1994, and the YSAQMD adopted Rule 2.21 on March 23, 1994. 
    These submitted rules were found to be complete on January 30, 1995, 
    pursuant to EPA's completeness criteria that are set forth in 40 CFR 
    part 51 Appendix V 3 and are being finalized for approval into the 
    SIP.
    
        \3\ EPA adopted the completeness criteria on February 16, 1990 
    (55 FR 5830) and, pursuant to section 110(k)(1)(A) of the CAA, 
    revised the criteria on August 26, 1991 (56 FR 42216).
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        The EDCAPCD's Rule 224 prohibits the discharge of volatile organic 
    compounds (VOCs) to the atmosphere from the manufacture, mixing, 
    storage or use of cutback or emulsified asphalt for road paving, 
    construction or maintenance purposes. The YSAQMD's Rule 2.21 limits the 
    emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the storage and 
    transfer of organic liquids. VOCs contribute to the production of 
    ground level ozone and smog. These rules were originally adopted as 
    part of the EDCAPCD's and the YSAQMD's efforts to achieve the National 
    Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone and in response to EPA's 
    SIP-Call and the section 182(a)(2)(A) CAA requirement. The following is 
    EPA's evaluation and final action for these rules.
    
    EPA Evaluation and Action
    
        In determining the approvability of a VOC rule, EPA must evaluate 
    the rule for consistency with the requirements of the CAA and EPA 
    regulations, as found in section 110 and part D of the CAA and 40 CFR 
    part 51 (Requirements for Preparation, Adoption, and Submittal of 
    Implementation Plans). The EPA interpretation of these requirements, 
    which forms the basis for today's action, appears in the various EPA 
    policy guidance documents listed in footnote 1. Among those provisions 
    is the requirement that a VOC rule must, at a minimum, provide for the 
    implementation of RACT for stationary sources of VOC emissions. This 
    requirement was carried forth from the pre-amended Act.
        For the purpose of assisting state and local agencies in developing 
    RACT rules, EPA prepared a series of Control Technique Guideline (CTG) 
    documents. The CTGs are based on the underlying requirements of the Act 
    and specify the presumptive norms for what is RACT for specific source 
    categories. Under the CAA, Congress ratified EPA's use of these 
    documents, as well as other Agency policy, for requiring States to 
    ``fix-up'' their RACT rules. See section 182(a)(2)(A). The CTG 
    applicable to EDCAPCD's Rule 224 is entitled, ``Control of Volatile 
    Organic Compounds from Use of Cutback Asphalt (EPA-450/2-77-037).'' The 
    CTGs applicable to YSAQMD's Rule 2.21 are entitled, ``Control of 
    Hydrocarbons from Tank Truck Gasoline Loading Terminals (EPA-450/2-77-
    026),'' ``Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Bulk Gasoline 
    Plants (EPA-450/2-77-035),'' ``Control of Volatile Organic Emissions 
    from Storage of Petroleum Liquids in Fixed-Roof Tanks (EPA-450/2-77-
    036),'' ``Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Petroleum Liquid 
    Storage in External Floating Roof Tanks (EPA-450/2-78-047),'' and 
    ``Control of Volatile Organic Compound Leaks from Gasoline 
    
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    Tank Trucks and Vapor Collection Systems (EPA-450/2-78-051).'' Further 
    interpretations of EPA policy are found in the Blue Book, referred to 
    in footnote 1. In general, these guidance documents have been set forth 
    to ensure that VOC rules are fully enforceable and strengthen or 
    maintain the SIP.
        The EDCAPCD's submitted Rule 224, ``Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt 
    Paving Materials,'' includes the following significant changes from the 
    current SIP:
         The definitions of cutback asphalt, penetrating prime 
    coat, and VOC have been updated to be consistent with EPA guidelines 
    and policy. The definition for ozone season has been deleted since the 
    term is no longer used in the rule.
         The provision allowing Executive Officer discretion for 
    the approval of alternative test methods has been deleted.
         The ASTM methods referenced now include their dates of 
    adoption/revision.
         The recordkeeping requirements have been significantly 
    improved. The rule explicitly requires daily records. Records of final 
    destinations are now required for the shipping of asphalt products. 
    Test method results are required to be recorded.
        The YSAQMD's submitted Rule 2.21, ``Vapor Control for Organic 
    Liquid Storage and Transfer,'' includes the following significant 
    changes from the current SIP:
         The YSAQMD's Rule 2.21.1, ``Storage of Organic Liquids,'' 
    has been rescinded and its requirements incorporated into Rule 2.21.
         The rule's applicability has been clarified. Exemptions 
    are clearly identified in this section.
         The following definitions have been added to the rule: 
    background, efficiency, gas tight, gasoline, leak free, loading 
    facility, maintenance, organic liquid, storage container, submerged 
    fill pipe, vapor tight, and viewport.
         The vapor recovery emission standard for organic liquid 
    loading has been tightened to 0.08 lb/1000 gallons from 0.65 lb/1000 
    gallons. The vapor control requirement for organic liquid storage has 
    increased from 90% to 95%.
         The requirements for the inspection of primary and 
    secondary seals are provided in this section.
         The recordkeeping requirements have been updated. 
    Appropriate test methods are referenced correctly.
        EPA has evaluated the submitted rules and has determined that they 
    are consistent with the CAA, EPA regulations, and EPA policy. 
    Therefore, the EDCAPCD's Rule 224, ``Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt 
    Paving Materials,'' and the YSAQMD's Rule 2.21, ``Vapor Control for 
    Organic Liquid Storage and Transfer,'' are being approved under section 
    110(k)(3) of the CAA as meeting the requirements of section 110(a) and 
    part D.
        Nothing in this action should be construed as permitting or 
    allowing or establishing a precedent for any future implementation 
    plan. Each request for revision to the state implementation plan shall 
    be considered separately in light of specific technical, economic, and 
    environmental factors and in relation to relevant statutory and 
    regulatory requirements.
        EPA is publishing this notice without prior proposal because the 
    Agency views this as a noncontroversial amendment and anticipates no 
    adverse comments. However, in a separate document in this Federal 
    Register publication, the EPA is proposing to approve the SIP revision 
    should adverse or critical comments be filed. This action will be 
    effective October 20, 1995, unless, by September 20, 1995, adverse or 
    critical comments are received.
        If the EPA receives such comments, this action will be withdrawn 
    before the effective date by publishing a subsequent notice that will 
    withdraw the final action. All public comments received will then be 
    addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this action serving as a 
    proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on 
    this action. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should 
    do so at this time. If no such comments are received, the public is 
    advised that this action will be effective October 20, 1995.
    
    Regulatory Process
    
        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 population of less than 
    50,000.
        SIP approvals under sections 110 and 301(a) and subchapter I, Part 
    D of the CAA do not create any new requirements, but simply approve 
    requirements that the State is already imposing. Therefore, because the 
    Federal SIP-approval does not impose any new requirements, I certify 
    that it does not have a significant impact on any small entities 
    affected. Moreover, due to the nature of the Federal-state relationship 
    under the CAA, preparation of a regulatory flexibility analysis would 
    constitute Federal inquiry into the economic reasonableness of state 
    action. The CAA forbids EPA to base its actions concerning SIPs on such 
    grounds. Union Electric Co. v. U.S. E.P.A., 427 U.S. 246, 256-66 (S. 
    Ct. 1976); 42 U.S.C. 7410(a)(2).
    Unfunded Mandates
    
        Under Sections 202, 203, and 205 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform 
    Act of 1995 (``Unfunded Mandates Act''), signed into law on March 22, 
    1995, EPA must undertake various actions in association with proposed 
    or final rules that include a Federal mandate that may result in 
    estimated costs of $100 million or more to the private sector or to 
    State, local, or tribal governments in the aggregate.
        Through submission of this state implementation plan or plan 
    revision, the State and any affected local or tribal governments have 
    elected to adopt the program provided for under Part D of the Clean Air 
    Act. These rules may bind State, local, and tribal governments to 
    perform certain actions and also require the private sector to perform 
    certain duties. The rules being approved by this action will impose no 
    new requirements because affected sources are already subject to these 
    regulations under State law. Therefore, no additional costs to State, 
    local, or tribal governments or to the private sector result from this 
    action. EPA has also determined that this final action does not include 
    a mandate that may result in estimated costs of $100 million or more to 
    State, local, or tribal governments in the aggregate or to the private 
    sector.
        The OMB has exempted this action from review under Executive Order 
    12866.
    
    List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52
    
        Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Hydrocarbons, 
    Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Ozone, 
    Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds.
    
        Note: Incorporation by reference of the State Implementation 
    Plan for the State of California was approved by the Director of the 
    Federal Register on July 1, 1982.
    
        Dated: July 21, 1995.
    John Wise,
    Acting Regional Administrator.
        Part 52, chapter I, title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations 
    is amended as follows:
    
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    PART 52--[AMENDED]
    
        1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:
    
    Subpart F--California
    
        Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.
    
        2. Section 52.220 is amended by adding paragraphs (c)(207)(i) (B) 
    and (C) to read as follows:
    
    
    Sec. 52.220  Identification of plan.
    
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        (c) * * *
        (207) * * *
        (i) * * *
        (B) El Dorado County Air Pollution Control District.
        (1) Rule 224, adopted on September 27, 1994.
        (C) Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District.
        (1) Rule 2.21, adopted on March 23, 1994.
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Document Information

Effective Date:
10/20/1995
Published:
08/21/1995
Department:
Environmental Protection Agency
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Direct final rule.
Document Number:
95-20594
Dates:
This final rule is effective on October 20, 1995 unless adverse or critical comments are received by September 20, 1995. If the effective date is delayed, a timely notice will be published in the Federal Register.
Pages:
43383-43386 (4 pages)
Docket Numbers:
CA 126-1-7083a, FRL-5267-7
PDF File:
95-20594.pdf
CFR: (1)
40 CFR 52.220