PERMANENT RULES
AIR AGENCY
Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.
Purpose: SWCAA 400-030 Definitions. This is an existing section that contains the definitions of words and phrases used throughout SWCAA 400. The proposed revision expands the definition of "new source" to specifically include the installation or construction of an "emission unit." This change is intended to clarify and codify existing agency policy.
SWCAA 400-045 Permit Application for Nonroad Engines. This is an existing section identifying requirements for permit applications for nonroad engine projects. The proposed revision corrects an inaccurate cross sectional rule reference.
SWCAA 400-046 Application Review Process for Nonroad Engines. This is an existing section identifying requirements for the processing and approval of permit applications for nonroad engine projects. The proposed revision corrects an inaccurate cross sectional rule reference.
SWCAA 400-075 Emission Standards for Sources Emitting Hazardous Air Pollutants. This is an existing section that adopts the federal standards for sources emitting hazardous air pollutants contained in 40 C.F.R. Parts 61, 63 and 65 by reference (NESHAPS/MACT) as requirements for sources in SWCAA jurisdiction for local implementation and enforcement. The proposed changes update adoption reference dates and incorporate new federal regulations contained in 40 C.F.R., Parts 61, 63 and 65.
SWCAA 400-101 Emission Units Exempt from Registration Requirements. This is an existing section identifying those sources that are exempt from the registration and new source review requirements of SWCAA 400-100 and SWCAA 400-110. The proposed changes clarify the applicability language of the exemption section.
SWCAA 400-111 Requirements for New Sources in a Maintenance Plan Area. This is an existing section identifying the requirements for new or modified sources in a maintenance plan area. The proposed revision significantly reformats this section to incorporate updated requirements consistent with the forthcoming ozone maintenance plan for the Portland/Vancouver area. This action is needed to support adoption of the ozone maintenance plan.
SWCAA 400-113 Requirements for New Sources in Attainment or Nonclassifiable Areas. This is an existing section identifying the new source review requirements for new or modified sources in attainment areas. The proposed revision incorporates updated language regarding requirements for sources that impact a maintenance area. The changes are intended to support the forthcoming ozone maintenance plan for the Portland/Vancouver area. This action is needed to support adoption of the ozone maintenance plan.
SWCAA 400-115 Standards of Performance for New Sources. This is an existing section that adopts by reference the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) contained in 40 C.F.R. Part 60 for identified sources categories. The proposed changes update adoption reference dates and incorporate new federal regulations contained in 40 C.F.R., Part 60.
SWCAA 400-141 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD). This is an existing section describing the requirements for those sources that would be subject to the federal PSD permitting requirements and provides reference to the appropriate federal regulations. The proposed revisions update the adoption by reference rule citations to match the current format of the equivalent sections located in chapter 173-400 WAC.
SWCAA 400-171 Public Involvement. This is an existing section identifying the requirements for public notice of agency actions, and the process by which public involvement is to be administered. The proposed revision removes minor permit modifications from the list of agency actions that require a mandatory public comment period. This action is intended to streamline public involvement requirements for minor modifications.
SWCAA 400-200 Vertical Dispersion Requirement, Creditable Stack Height and Dispersion Techniques. This is an existing section identifying presumptive requirements for new exhaust stack installations, and describes the procedure by which the maximum allowable stack height is to be determined. The proposed revision establishes a presumptive requirement for vertical exhaust stack orientation. This action codifies elements of the agency's existing permitting policy.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending SWCAA 400-030, 400-045, 400-046, 400-075, 400-101, 400-111, 400-113, 400-115, 400-141, 400-171, and 400-200.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 70.94.141.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 06-17-052 on August 9, 2006.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 11, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 11, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 11, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: November 2, 2006.
Robert D. Elliott
Executive Director
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