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Update on NAAQS and Regulatory Issues

SC Manufacturer’s Alliance February 4-5, 2014

Robert J. Brown, Jr., Director

• Div. of Air Assessment and Regulation

BAQ, SCDHEC brownrj@dhec.sc.gov (803) 898-4105

Ozone NAAQS

• Primary/Secondary = 75 ppb

–4th high over 3 years –8-hour average

• Ozone NAAQS currently under review –

To OMB in May, proposal this year, final late 2015?

• 60-70 ppb very possible, as well as a

secondary NAAQS

PM2.5 NAAQS

• December 2012 final

– Annual average to 12 µg/m3, kept exist. 24-hr std – No visibility standard, PM10 std unchanged

• Both sides in court contesting the current

standard

• Next proposal in 2016?
• Articles say 12 µg/m3 is not sufficiently

protective, but no insight on possible #

SO2 NAAQS Implementation

SC SO2 monitors are showing compliance, but a handful of larger facilities will have to model or monitor to show NAAQS attainment to BAQ & EPA

• On August 5, 2013, EPA published its initial

round of designations for nonattainment areas for the 2010 1-hour SO2 NAAQS.

• The EPA designated parts of 16 states

nonattainment based on monitored violations of the standard.

• No areas of SC were designated as

nonattainment at that time.

• Areas without ambient monitors are yet to be

addressed (EPA being sued by NC, others)

Recent Developments: 1-Hour SO2 NAAQS

• On May 21, 2013, EPA published two draft

Technical Assistance Documents (TADs) that advise states on the use of modeling and monitoring to determine if an area meets the 1-hour SO2 NAAQS.

• EPA expects to propose the “Data Requirements

Rule” which would specify emissions thresholds for sources to be modeled or monitored for the 1-hour SO2 standard in April 2014 (?), final late 2014.

• Large facilities must be modeled by 1/2017 or

have been monitored for three years by 1/2019

Recent Developments: 1-Hour SO2 NAAQS

Possible Nonattainment

• PM2.5

: unlikely any nonattainment areas in foreseeable future

• SO2

: modeled facilities will be designated by 12/17, monitored facilities by 12/2020, NA areas will be centered on these facilities

• Ozone: if NAAQS lowered (almost certain)

in 2015, designations will be made in 2016: location & size of areas TBD

• Secondary NAAQS: Ozone, SO2

, NO2 , PM?

South Carolina MSA Changes

Nonattainment Boundary Determinations

• If expected schedule holds, and if

necessary, Ozone nonattainment boundary recommendations would be submitted sometime 2016.

• We will use the Air Quality

Coalitions as our primary contact for public input into the recommendation process.

Why are we seeing NAAQS levels decrease?

Control/Reduction Measures

• Considerable Federal regulatory activity
• Changes to SC, regional utility generation
• Natural gas availability/cost (more NS use,

less “dirtier” fuels)

• Turnover of vehicle fleet, cleaner fuels
• Minimal additional State regulatory activity
• Local awareness/action
• Ozone/PM Advance

Local Air Quality Coalitions

• South Carolina’s air quality coalitions include

local government, industry & business representatives, environmental groups, and concerned citizens who implement voluntary programs at the local level. They meet regularly to discuss local, state, and national air quality issues, receive updates regarding local monitor data, and plan local voluntary programs that will improve air quality in their regions.

• The State currently has seven areas where

coalitions exist or are being established.

• For more information contact Jack Porter at 803-

898-3829 or Porterje@dhec.sc.gov

1 Ten at the Top 2 Catawba Regional Air Quality Coalition 3 Central Midlands Air Partnership 4 CSRA Air Quality Alliance 5 Waccamaw Air Quality Coalition 6 BCDCOG Clean Air and Climate Coalition 7 Florence and Darlington Counties???

SCDHEC’s Advance Program

• Advance is a collaborative effort between DHEC,

EPA, and local governments. The program encourages the development and implementation of local voluntary actions to reduce emissions in ozone and PM attainment areas.

• Local Air Quality Coalitions are part of this effort.
• Advance Reporting Tool (ART) created to track

voluntary programs. This can be found on DHEC’s Advance webpage: www.scdhec.gov/advance.

• Would like locals to populate the ART with

voluntary programs. Input form on webpage.

• More information at

www.epa.gov/ozoneadvance/.

DHEC’s Advance Reporting Tool

Multi-Pollutant Pilot Project

Purpose:

• To pilot a project to evaluate how proactive strategies

and either existing or planned federal/state measures to address multipollutant air quality management can be modeled to demonstrate continued compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in a particular area of South Carolina.

• Further, to include elements of a multi-pollutant air

quality management plan as envisioned in the 2004 National Academy of Science (NAS) report into South Carolina’s combined ozone/particulate matter Advance program.

• AVOID NONATTAINMENT or MAINTAIN

COMPLIANCE WITH NAAQS

Goals of Multi-Pollutant Pilot Project

EPA’s and DHEC’s goals for this project are: (1) Identify local emission reduction measures for the Upstate that address multiple pollutants, that are harmonized with existing or planned federal/state/local measures,[1] that are quantifiable, and whose implementation by DHEC and/or Upstate is achievable; (2) Maintain compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS); (3) Demonstrate that the selected strategy(ies) can reduce population risk from exposure to ozone, PM2.5, and selected air toxics in the Upstate and can reduce exposure among populations at greatest level of baseline risk; (4) Transition to a multi-pollutant air quality management strategy; and (5) Foster a spirit of collaboration among EPA, the Upstate, and DHEC that highlights the importance of a coalition approach.

[1] See the 2004 National Academy of Sciences (NAS) report describing the elements of a multi- pollutant air quality management plan (AQMP).

BAQ Update

• Important information about SCDHEC

updates, EPA initiatives, grant

• pportunities, meetings, and other issues.
• E-mail: baeckerr@dhec.sc.gov to get on

the mailing list!

CAIR/Next Transport Utility MACT 2014/5 Ozone 2012 2013

Final Proposal

2010 SO2 2014 2015 2016 2017 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Tailoring Rule GHG Existing NSPS Regional Haze 2010 NO2 2012 PM CAIR/Next Transport Utility MACT 2014/15 Ozone 2010 SO2 Tailoring Rule Regional Haze 2010 NO2 2012 PM

Final State Plan Proposal Final Final Compliance Proposal Designations Proposal for Data Rule Designations Near‐road monitors in SC? Final Rule Designations Step 3 5‐year study Rule based on study 5‐year review Next plan due/BART Modeling plan

GHG Existing NSPS

Designations 2016‐2019 Allocations

President’s Climate Plan

• President’s Climate Plan
• January 8, 2014, EPA Rule for

New Fossil Fuel Power Plants (79 FR 1430) – Comments are due March 10, 2014 (60 day comment period)

• EPA Rule for Existing Fossil

Fuel Power Plants – Proposal June 2014 – Final Rule June 2015 (EPA sets broad guidelines) – State Plan due June 2016

• SC Energy Stakeholder Group

What else is on the horizon?

• President’s Climate Plan/111(b) and (d)
• Transport
• Regulation Development
• SIP Planning
• Special Projects (SSM, Monitoring Plan)
• CAA Reform

Regulation Development

• 2013 End of Year Revision

– Adopt federal regulations promulgated from Jan 2013-Dec 2013 – Adopt NO2 and SO2 into R.61-62.5, Std 2 – SSM SIP Call (if final)

• 2014 General Assembly Package

– Remove HF from R.61-62.5, Std 2 and add to R. 61-62.5, Std 8 (Governor’s Task Force) – Repeal R.61-62.5, Std 5.1 (Governor’s Task Force) – R.61-62.1, R. 61-62.5, Stds 1, 5.2, 7, and 7.1, and R.61-62.70 to streamline and clean-up our air quality regulations; address outstanding issues to include addressing previous stakeholder comments; and make corrections for internal consistency, clarification, reference, punctuation, codification, formatting, and spelling to improve the overall text

• Revision to R. 61-30(G)(3), Schedule of Air Quality Fees

– Notice of Drafting December 27, 2013 (comment ends Jan 27, 2014) – The Title V Operating Permit Program at 40 C.F.R. Section 70.9(b)(1), provides “…[t]he State program shall establish a fee schedule that results in the collection and retention of revenues sufficient to cover the permit program costs.”

Transportation Conformity SIP

CAA requires that state meet NAAQS Nonattainment Demonstrations (SIP) need to specify control measures (to include Transportation Conformity). The CAA requires interagency consultation between: EPA, US DOT (FHWA & FTA), SC DOT, DHEC, and MPOs. January 29, 2004, (69 CFR 4245) the EPA approved to SC Transportation Conformity SIP/MOA. On July 28, 2009 (74 FR 37168), EPA approved 2008 revision to MOA/SIP to adopt federal amendments in Transportation Conformity Regulations. 2010 Census led to formation of new MPO (LATS). Need to revise again to incorporate new MPO and improve process.

Regional Haze SIP

• DHEC submitted initial SIP December 17, 2007
• Limited approval from EPA on June 28, 2012 (77

FR 38509)

• DHEC submitted periodic update on December

28, 2012

• Proposed approval from EPA on January 18,

2014 (70 FR 3147)

• Next SIP revision due to EPA July 31, 2018

Clean Air Act Reform

The CAA was last amended in 1990, and while it has accomplished a lot in reducing air pollution throughout the nation, many of the requirements are out of date and are long overdue for an overhaul.

• NRC 2004 Report: Multi-pollutant approach
• Southeast SIP Summit: 2009 (Resolution)
• ECOS Subcommittee
• Senator Whitfield Forums (DHEC testified July 31, 2012)

Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) Grants Program for South Carolina

• Actions that produce

measurable reductions in NOX and other pollutants

• Repower (engine

upgrades)

• Retrofits (catalysts,

filters, aerodynamics)

• Replacements
• Alternative Fuels

(Biodiesel, CNG, LNG)

Benefits of Reducing Diesel Emissions

For every dollar EPA has invested in clean diesel, the public has received $7 - $18 in health benefits (depending on vehicle type and technology).

• Improved health and quality of life.
• Fewer sick days from work and school.
• Fewer hospital visits.
• Diesel emissions can also damage crops, plants,

animals and water resources.

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Grants

• Annual Competitive Grant

Program each Fall (subject to Federal Budget cuts)

• FY 13 $130,000 available for

diesel emissions reduction projects ($15,000 from FY12)

• Applications closed on

December 9, 2013

• Application Requests totaled

$691K for $3.4M in projects

• Selection process will determine

must beneficial and cost effective

• http://www.scdhec.gov/DERA

DERA in South Carolina

• 2008-2011: State allocations total $1,287,939

(match $426,452)

• ARRA Award (2009): $1,730,000 (match $664,018)
• 2012: State allocation $204,409 (match $157,250)
• 2012: National (competitive) grant of $2,066,582

(match $4,587,256)

• 2013: State allocation $118,287 (Minimum match

required by EPA is $78,857. May be significantly higher based on applications in house.)

• 2014: $20 million appropriated, don’t know how

they will be divided yet, but regional & state grants.

EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership

• Public/private partnership with the freight

sector (freight shippers, carriers and logistics companies)

• Primary goal: Move more ton-miles of

freight with less emissions, and less energy, at lower cost

EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership

• Voluntary, no cost
• Partners submit annual data on freight

carriers used and freight activity

• SmartWay data helps partners estimate

efficiency improvements and emissions savings

• SmartWay promotes partners through events,

articles and awards

• Partners in good standing can use the

SmartWay logo

EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership

• DHEC’s Bureau of Air Quality became a

SmartWay Affiliate in 2013

• South Carolina has two shipper partners,

Michelin and Continental Tire. (North Carolina has 11!)

• EPA’s SmartWay Website:

www.epa.gov/smartway/

Bureau of Air Quality www.scdhec.gov/baq 803-898-4123 Robert J. Brown, Jr., brownrj@dhec.sc.gov (803) 898-4105