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Regional Haze Rule SIP Template WESTAR Fall Technical Conference

This document discusses the implementation of additional recommendations in the Regional Haze Rule State Implementation Plan (SIP) template. It covers the requirements under Section 309 of the Clean Air Act and provides updates on the periodic revisions of the SIP. It also addresses the issues related to state/tribal planning and interstate coordination.

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Regional Haze Rule SIP Template WESTAR Fall Technical Conference

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  1. Regional Haze RuleSIP TemplateWESTAR Fall Technical Conference Misc Requirements under 309 September 17, 2002 Theresa Pella, Arizona DEQ

  2. Implementation of Additional Recommendations • Section 309(d)(10): • A state’s plan must include for implementation of all other recommendations (other than the ones modeled by WRAP) in the GCVTC report that can be practicably included…, to make reasonable progress in the 16 Class I areas. The state must provide a progress report regarding development and implementation of such recommendations to EPA in 2003, 2008, 2013, and 2018.

  3. 40 CFR 309 (d)(9)Additional Recommendations for the 16 GCVTC Areas • Template Issues and Status: • What GCVTC recommendations were included in WRAP’s modeling? • See 309(d)(2) – projection of improvement • Are there other GCVTC recommendations states need to address?

  4. Periodic Implementation Plan Revisions • Section 309(d)(10): • States must submit periodic reports in 2008, 2013, and 2018. Reports are to include assessment of GCVTC recommendations, emissions, visibility conditions, and monitoring strategy.

  5. 40 CFR 309 (d)(10)Periodic SIP Revisions • Template Issues and Status: • (d)(10) requires SIP revisions be submitted in 2008, 2013, and 2018; however, (d)(10)(ii)(D) provides states an extra year if “no progress” assessment shows sources within the state are the cause and (ii)(B) does not indicate any submittal deadline if the state needs to work w/other regional planning states to address the problems • Question included in letter to EPA

  6. 40 CFR 309 (d)(11) and (12)State/Tribal Planning and Interstate Coordination • Template Issues and Status: • Will tribes be able to submit 309 SIPs after December 31, 2003? • EPA says yes • How is “regional planning body” defined? • No longer an issue for WRAP states??

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