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| Document Title/Subject:
Notice of Availability (NOA)/Alternatives for New Source Review (NSR) Related Documents: Fact Sheet |
Signed by: Richard D.
Wilson
Signature Date: July 16, 1998 Contact: |
Filename(s): http://www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg/t1/fr_notices/notav.pdf URL(s): |
| Regulatory Authority: Title 1 |
Division: Information Transfer and Program Integration Division (OAQPS) |
Submitted By: smith.pam |
| Document Type: Supplemental Notices Supplemental Notices |
EPA Document Number: Federal Register: |
Supersedes: |
| Subject Category: NOx NSR Ozone PM VOC |
Keywords: Nitrogen oxides NOx Ozone Particulate matter Permits Pollutants Power plants Sulfur oxides Volatile organic compounds VOCs New Source Review (NSR) Plantwide Applicability Limits (PAL) Potential emissions Modification Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) major modification Utilities Netting Physical or operational Change Nonattainment NSR Stationary Source Preconstruction |
Terms: Air pollutants Air quality Clean Air Act CAA Regulations Standards |
| Abstract: On July 23, 1996, EPA proposed to make significant changes to the existing major NSR program ("NSR Reform") [See 61 FR 38249]. In large part, these proposed changes concern the applicability of the major NSR requirements to modifications at existing stationary sources. The Agency solicited comment on a number of methodologies for determining NSR applicability when a source undergoes a modification [id. at 38266-70]. As a result of comments received, changed circumstances, and further review by the Agency, EPA is seeking further comment on one particular methodology. In the same earlier notice, EPA proposed to authorize permitting authorities to establish facility-specific PAL's based on the source's historic actual emissions. The Agency solicited public comment on what circumstances would necessitate revisions of PAL limits. Several commenters suggested that PAL's must periodically change to reflect recent actual emissions. The EPA is also concerned that legal consideration may require a periodic evaluation of the PAL limit. |
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