Proposed Rule2022-12716
Air Plan Approval; Iowa; State Implementation Plan and State Operating Permits Program
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June 17, 2022
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Abstract
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Iowa State Implementation Plan (SIP) and the Iowa Operating Permit Program. The revisions update incorporations by reference to EPA methods for measuring air pollutant emissions, performance testing (stack testing) and continuous monitoring. These revisions do not impact the stringency of the SIP or have an adverse effect on air quality. The EPA's proposed approval of this rule revision is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 117 (Friday, June 17, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 36436-36438]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-12716]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Parts 52 and 70
[EPA-R07-OAR-2022-0483; FRL-9913-01-R7]
Air Plan Approval; Iowa; State Implementation Plan and State
Operating Permits Program
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to
approve revisions to the Iowa State Implementation Plan (SIP) and the
Iowa Operating Permit Program. The revisions update incorporations by
reference to EPA methods for measuring air pollutant emissions,
performance testing (stack testing) and continuous monitoring. These
revisions do not impact the stringency of the SIP or have an adverse
effect on air quality. The EPA's proposed approval of this rule
revision is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean
Air Act (CAA).
DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 18, 2022.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R07-
OAR-2022-0483 to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the online
instructions for submitting comments.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket ID
No. for this rulemaking. Comments received will be posted without
change to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/">https://www.regulations.gov/</a>, including any personal
information provided. For detailed instructions on sending comments and
additional information on the rulemaking process, see the ``Written
Comments'' heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this
document.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bethany Olson, Environmental
Protection Agency, Region 7 Office, Air Quality Planning Branch, 11201
Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, Kansas 66219; telephone number: (913) 551-
7905; email address: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#47282b342829692522332f26293e0722372669202831"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6f00031c0001410d0a1b070e01162f0a1f0e41080019">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document ``we,'' ``us,'' and
``our'' refer to the EPA.
Table of Contents
I. Written Comments
II. What is being addressed in this document?
III. What SIP revisions are being proposed by EPA?
IV. What operating permit plan revisions are being proposed by EPA?
V. Have the requirements for approval of a SIP and the operating
permit plan revisions been met?
VI. What action is the EPA taking?
VII. Incorporation by Reference
VIII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
I. Written Comments
Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R07-OAR-2022-
0483, at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. Once submitted, comments cannot
be edited or removed from <a href="http://Regulations.gov">Regulations.gov</a>. The EPA may publish any
comment received to its public docket. Do not submit electronically any
information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by a
written comment. The written comment is considered the official comment
and should include discussion of all points you wish to make. The EPA
will generally not consider comments or comment contents located
outside of the primary submission (i.e., on the web, cloud, or other
file sharing system). For additional submission methods, the full EPA
public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions,
and general guidance on making effective comments, please visit <a href="https://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets">https://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets</a>.
II. What is being addressed in this document?
The EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Iowa SIP and the
Operating Permits Program received on October 20, 2021. The revisions
incorporate recent changes to Iowa Administrative Code. The following
chapters are impacted:
<bullet> Chapter 20, ``Scope of Title--Definitions;''
<bullet> Chapter 22, ``Controlling Pollution;''
<bullet> Chapter 23, ``Emission Standards for Contaminants;'' and
<bullet> Chapter 25, ``Measurement of Emissions.''
The proposed revisions update incorporations by reference to EPA
methods for measuring air pollutant emissions, performance testing
(stack testing) and continuous monitoring. EPA proposes to find that
these revisions meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act, do not
impact the stringency of the SIP, and do not adversely impact air
quality. The full text of these changes can be found in the State's
submission, which is included in the docket for this action.
Sections 111 and 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) allow EPA to
delegate authority to states for New Source Performance Standards
(NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
(NESHAPs). EPA has delegated authority to Iowa for approved portions of
these sections of the CAA. Changes made to Iowa's Chapter 23 pertaining
to new and revised NSPS and NESHAPs are not directly approved into the
SIP, but rather, are adopted by reference. Thus, EPA is not proposing
to approve the changes to Chapter 23 of the Iowa Administrative Code
into the state's SIP.
III. What SIP revisions are being proposed by EPA?
The EPA is proposing the following revisions to the Iowa SIP:
Chapter 20, Subrule 20.2, Scope of Title--Definitions: The state
revised the definition of ``EPA reference method'' to adopt the most
current performance test (stack test) method as specified in 40 CFR
part 51, appendix M (as amended or corrected through October 7, 2020);
40 CFR part 60, appendix A (as amended or corrected through October 7,
2020); 40 CFR part 61, appendix B (as amended or corrected through
October 7, 2020); and 40 CFR part 63, appendix A (as amended or
corrected through December 2, 2020). This subrule was also revised to
adopt the most current minimum performance specifications and quality
assurance procedures for
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performance evaluations of continuous monitoring systems as specified
in 40 CFR part 60, appendix B (as amended or corrected through October
7, 2020); 40 CFR part 60, appendix F (as amended or corrected through
October 7, 2020); 40 CFR part 75, appendix A (as amended or corrected
through August 30, 2016); 40 CFR part 75, appendix B (as amended or
corrected through August 30, 2016); and 40 CFR part 75, appendix F (as
amended or corrected through August 30, 2016). The proposed update will
ensure that state reference methods are equivalent to Federal reference
methods; thus, EPA proposes to approve this change.
Chapter 25, Subrule 25.1(9) Measurement of Emissions: As discussed
above, the State similarly revised subrule 25.1(9),''Methods and
Procedures,'' to adopt the performance test (stack test) and continuous
monitoring systems as specified in 40 CFR part 51, appendix M (as
amended or corrected through October 7, 2020); 40 CFR part 60, appendix
A (as amended or corrected through October 7, 2020); 40 CFR part 61,
appendix B (as amended or corrected through October 7, 2020); 40 CFR
part 63, appendix A (as amended or corrected through December 2, 2020);
40 CFR part 60, appendix B (as amended or corrected through October 7,
2020); 40 CFR part 60, appendix F (as amended or corrected through
October 7, 2020); 40 CFR part 75, appendix A (as amended or corrected
through August 30, 2016); 40 CFR part 75, appendix B (as amended or
corrected through August 30, 2016); and 40 CFR part 75, appendix F (as
amended or corrected through August 30, 2016). The proposed update will
ensure that state reference methods are equivalent to Federal reference
methods; thus, EPA proposes to approve this change.
IV. What operating permit plan revisions are being proposed by EPA?
The EPA is proposing to approve the following revision to the
Operating Permit Program:
Chapter 22, subrule 22.100(455B): Also as discussed above, the
definition of ``EPA reference method'' has similarly been revised in
definitions for the operating permits program to adopt performance test
(stack test) and continuous monitoring systems specified by EPA in 40
CFR part 51, appendix M (as amended or corrected through October 7,
2020); 40 CFR part 60, appendix A (as amended or corrected through
October 7, 2020); 40 CFR part 61, appendix B (as amended or corrected
through October 7, 2020); 40 CFR part 63, appendix A (as amended or
corrected through December 2, 2020), 40 CFR part 60, appendix B (as
amended or corrected through October 7, 2020); 40 CFR part 60, appendix
F (as amended or corrected through October 7, 2020); 40 CFR part 75,
appendix A (as amended or corrected through August 30, 2016); 40 CFR
part 75, appendix B (as amended or corrected through August 30, 2016);
and 40 CFR part 75, appendix F (as amended or corrected through August
30, 2016). Referencing the updated method will ensure that state
methods are equivalent to federal reference methods; thus, EPA proposes
to approve this change.
V. Have the requirements for approval of a SIP and the operating permit
plan revisions been met?
The State submission has met the public notice requirements for SIP
submissions in accordance with 40 CFR 51.102. The submission also
satisfied the completeness criteria of 40 CFR part 51, appendix V. The
State provided public notice on this SIP revision from June 16, 2021,
to July 19, 2021, and held a public hearing on July 19, 2021. No public
comments were received. In addition, as explained above, the revision
meets the substantive SIP requirements of the CAA, including section
110 and implementing regulations.
VI. What action is the EPA taking?
The EPA is proposing to amend the Iowa SIP and the Operating
Permits Program by approving the State's request to update the
definitions of ``EPA Reference Method'' in Iowa Administrative Code
Chapter 20, ``Scope of Title--Definitions;'' Chapter 22, ``Controlling
Pollution;'' and Chapter 25, ``Measurement of Emissions.'' We are
processing this as a proposed action because we are soliciting comments
on this proposed action. Final rulemaking will occur after
consideration of any comments.
VII. Incorporation by Reference
In this document, the EPA is proposing to include regulatory text
in an EPA final rule that includes incorporation by reference. In
accordance with requirements of 1 CFR 51.5, the EPA is proposing to
incorporate by reference Iowa rules 567-20.2, 567-22.100 and 567-25.1
as described in Sections II-IV of this preamble and set forth below in
the proposed amendments to 40 CFR part 52. The EPA has made, and will
continue to make, these materials generally available through
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> and at the EPA Region 7 Office (please contact the
person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this preamble for more information).
VIII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Administrator is required to
approve a SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Act
and applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a).
Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, the EPA's role is to approve state
choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly,
this action merely approves state law as meeting Federal requirements
and does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by
state law. For that reason, this action:
<bullet> Is not a significant regulatory action subject to review
by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58
FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011);
<bullet> Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
<bullet> Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
<bullet> Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
<bullet> Does not have federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
<bullet> Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
<bullet> Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
<bullet> Is not subject to requirements of the National Technology
Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTA) because this rulemaking does not
involve technical standards; and
<bullet> Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
<bullet> The SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation
land or in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has demonstrated
that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian
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country, the rule does not have tribal implications and will not impose
substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as
specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000).
List of Subjects
40 CFR Part 52
Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide,
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen
dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds.
40 CFR Part 70
Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Air pollution control, Intergovernmental relations, Operating permits,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Dated: June 8, 2022.
Meghan A. McCollister,
Regional Administrator, Region 7.
For the reasons stated in the preamble, the EPA proposes to amend
40 CFR parts 52 and 70 as set forth below:
PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS
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1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
Subpart Q--Iowa
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2. In Sec. 52.820, the table in paragraph (c) is amended by revising
the entries ``567-20.2'' and ``567-25.1'' to read as follows:
Sec. 52.820 Identification of plan.
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(c) * * *
EPA-Approved Iowa Regulations
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State
Iowa citation Title effective EPA approval date Explanation
date
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Commission [567]
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Chapter 20--Scope of Title--Definitions
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567-20.2.................. Definitions............ 10/13/2021 [Date of publication The definitions for
of the final rule in ``anaerobic lagoon,''
the Federal ``odor,'' ``odorous
Register], [Federal substance,''
Register citation of ``odorous substance
the final rule]. source'' are not SIP
approved.
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Chapter 25--Measurement of Emissions
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567-25.1.................. Testing and Sampling of 10/13/2021 [Date of publication ......................
New and Existing of the final rule in
Equipment. the Federal
Register], [Federal
Register citation of
the final rule].
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PART 70--STATE OPERATING PERMIT PROGRAMS
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3. The authority citation for part 70 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401, et seq.
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4. Appendix A to part 70 is amended by adding paragraph (x) under
``Iowa'' to read as follows:
Appendix A to Part 70--Approval Status of State and Local Operating
Permits Programs
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Iowa
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(x) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources submitted for
program approval revisions to rules 567-22.100. The state effective
date for 567-22.100 is October 13, 2021. This revision is effective
[date 60 days after date of publication of the final rule in the
Federal Register].
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