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Reducing Regional Haze
Revision to Pennsylvania’s State Implementation Plan for Regional Haze
The Regional Haze Rule (40 CFR 51.308) requires States to establish goals and strategies for improving visibility in all of the country’s 156 Class I national parks and wilderness areas. The EPA is requiring all states to revise their SIPs to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and particulate matter--especially fine particulate matter (PM2.5)--all of which contribute to regional haze and affect Class 1 areas. EPA published the “Regional Haze Regulations and Guidelines for Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) Determinations” on July 6. 2005. (70 Fed. Reg. 39104). These regulations provide guidelines for implementation of the Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) requirements. (70 FR 39104.) The regulations require the application of BART to certain sources in 26 categories that were installed between 1962 and 1977 that have the potential to emit more than 250 tons per year of a visibility impairing pollutant. The visibility impairing pollutants addressed by the regulations are sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), and volatile organic compounds (VOC). The regulations can be found at 40 C.F.R. Part 51, subpart P (relating to protection of visibility). States must address BART in their Regional Haze SIPs. The BART reports submitted to the Department by companies with BART units are available upon request.
The Regional Haze Rule requires states to consult with the Federal Land Managers (FLMs) at least 60 days prior to the scheduled public hearing on the proposed Regional Haze SIP revision. Section 169A(d) of the CAA requires states to include a summary of the conclusions and recommendations of the FLMs in the notice to the public. The following FLMs provided comments to the Department: the United States Department of the Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service, and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. A copy of all comments submitted by the FLMs to the Department, and the Department’s responses, is available in Appendix AA of the final SIP revision for Regional Haze.
- Transmittal Letter (PDF)
- Final Regional Haze SIP Revision (PDF 2.5MB)
- Appendices
- Appendix A – MANE-VU Interim Report (May 2006) (PDF)
- Appendix B – Contribution Assessment for MANE-VU (NESCAUM, August 2006) (PDF 3.4MB)
- Appendix C – VISTAS, Shenandoah Group Contribution Assessment (May 2007) (PDF 1.4MB)
- Appendix D – WV and VA Emails; Agendas for FLM Conference Calls; FLM MOU (PDF)
- Appendix E – Baseline and Natural Background Visibility Conditions: Considerations and Proposed Approach to the Calculation of Baseline and Natural
Background Visibility Conditions at MANE-VU Class I Areas (December 2006) (PDF)
- Appendix F – 2002 Baseline Emissions Inventory (MS XL Available from jmahinske@state.pa.us)
- Appendix H – 2018 Projected Emissions Inventory (MS XL Available from jmahinske@state.pa.us)
- Appendix I – MANE-VU CALPUFF Modeling Results for Pennsylvania BART Sources (MS XL Available from jmahinske@state.pa.us)
- Appendix J – Pennsylvania’s BART Analysis Review Memos (PDF)
- Appendix K – VISTAS Power Point Presentation of 2018 Visibility Improvement Projections,
March 2008 (PDF)
- Appendix L – 2018 Visibility Projections Report (NESCAUM, May 2008) (PDF)
- Appendix M – MANE-VU ‘Ask’ Statement Within MANE-VU (June 20, 2007)
MANE-VU ‘Ask’ Statement Outside of MANE-VU (June 20, 2007) (PDF 2MB)
- Appendix N – CAIR Plus Report (ICF, May 2007) (PDF)
- Appendix O – Reasonable Progress Report (MACTEC, July 2007) (PDF 8.1MB)
- Appendix P – Five -Factor Analysis of BART-Eligible Sources (NESCAUM, June 2007) (PDF)
- Appendix Q – Assessment of Control Technology Options for BART-Eligible Sources (NESCAUM, March 2005) (PDF)
- Appendix R – Nature of the Fine Particle and Regional Haze Air Quality Problems in the
MANE-VU Region (NESCAUM, November 2006) (PDF 2MB)
- Appendix S – MANE-VU Modeling for Reasonable Progress Goals: Model Performance
Evaluation (NESCAUM, February 2008) (PDF 2.6MB)
- Appendix T – MANE-VU Construction Activities TSD (September 2006) (PDF)
- Appendix U – MANE-VU Smoke Management TSD (September 2006) (PDF)
- Appendix V – Development of Emissions Projections for 2009, 2012, and 2018 For Non-EGU Point, Area and Non-road Sources in MANE-VU
Region (MACTEC, February 2007) (PDF)
- Appendix W – Documentation of 2018 Emissions from EGUs (Alpine Geophysics, August 2009) (PDF)
- Appendix X – MANE-VU FLM Consultation Framework (May 2006) (PDF)
- Appendix Y – Summary Detail of MANE-VU Ask Statement Development (PDF)
- Appendix Z – Department’s Comment and Response Document (PDF)
- Appendix AA – FLM Comments/Department Responses (PDF)
- Appendix BB – Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) Enforcement Order and
cover letter, BART review memo for Eastman Chemical Resins (PDF)
- Appendix CC – VISTAS Comments on MANE-VU Best and Final Modeling (Letter
to Anna Garcia dated April 25, 2008) (PDF)
- Appendix DD – ConocoPhillips Consent Decree, Civil Action H-05-0258 (PDF 8.6MB)
- Appendix EE – Sunoco Consent Decree, Civil Action 05-CV-02866 (PDF 2.7MB)
Infrastructure SIP Submittals
Revision to Pennsylvania State Implementation Plan (SIP): Section 110(a)(2) for 1997 and 2006 Fine Particulate Standards
A revision to the State Implementation Plan describing how the Commonwealth will comply with section 110(a)(2) of the CAA (pertaining to general responsibilities) for fine particulates was submitted to EPA on April 26, 2010.
Revision to Pennsylvania State Implementation Plan (SIP): Section 110(a)(2) for 1997 Ozone and Fine Particulate Standards
This SIP revision confirmed the Commonwealth's compliance with section 110(a)(2)(A)--(M) of the CAA (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7410(a)(2)(A)--(M)) pertaining to general responsibilities, and a SIP revision meeting the interstate transport requirements of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i) of the CAA (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7410(a)(2)(D)(i)).
Plans for Reducing Fine Particulate Pollution
Particulate matter (PM) is the general term used for a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air. Fine particles are those that are less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5). Fine particles may be emitted directly by a source or formed in the atmosphere.
The federal government set a National Ambient Air Quality Standard for PM2.5 to protect public health. For areas that do not meet the standard, the state must submit a State Implementation Plan (SIP) to the EPA that outlines the measures that will be taken to attain the health-based PM2.5 standard. States are also responsible for submitting maintenance plans to the EPA that detail how the state will assure the standard will continue to be met for the next 10 years.
PM2.5 Modeling Protocols
The modeling protocols provide background information and describe the basic structure of the PM2.5 modeling demonstration that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will undertake. These demonstrations will become part of the Commonwealth’s State Implementation Plan that will ensure the eight annual PM2.5 nonattainment areas will meet ambient standards. Modeling protocols follow the structure outlined in section 12.2 of the U.S. EPA’s April 2007 guidance.
- Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle
(PDF)
- Appendices - A, B, C, D, E
- Johnstown (PDF)
- Appendices - A, B, C, D, E
- Lancaster (PDF)
- Appendices -A, B, C, D, E
- Philadelphia - Wilmington - PA, NJ, DE
(PDF)
- Appendices - A, B, C, D, E
- Pittsburgh - Beaver Valley
(PDF)
- Appendices - A, B, C, D, E
- Liberty-Clairton (PDF - Accessed 12/5/07)
- Reading (PDF)
- Appendices - A, B, C, D, E
- York (PDF)
- Appendices - A, B, C, D, E
| Revision to Pennsylvania State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Philadelphia Area PM2.5 Attainment Plan |
DEP submitted a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Philadelphia-Wilmington PA-NJ-DE PM2.5 Nonattainment Area (Philadelphia Area) on 4/12/2010. The Pennsylvania portion of Philadelphia Area, located in southeastern Pennsylvania, consists of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.
The SIP revision demonstrates that the area attains the health-based PM2.5 NAAQS by presenting evidence from photochemical modeling, emission trends, regional transport impacts and emission reductions through state and federal control measures. It also contains the base year 2002 emissions inventory, a contingency plan to bring the area back into attainment should violations of the NAAQS occur after the standard is attained, and mobile source emission budgets for purposes of transportation conformity. Questions regarding the files below should be directed to ashulman@state.pa.us or (717)787-9495.
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| Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley Area Attainment Plan |
DEP submitted a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley PM2.5 Nonattainment Area on 11/10/09. The Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley Area, located in southwestern Pennsylvania, consists of Beaver, Butler, Washington, and Westmoreland counties and portions of Allegheny, Armstrong, Greene and Lawrence counties.
The SIP revision demonstrates that the area attains the health-based PM2.5 NAAQS by presenting evidence from photochemical modeling, emission trends, regional transport impacts and emission reductions through state and federal control measures. It also contains the base year 2002 emissions inventory, a contingency plan to bring the area back into attainment should violations of the NAAQS occur after the standard is attained, and mobile source emission budgets for purposes of transportation conformity.
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Plans for Reducing Ozone Pollution
Ground-level ozone pollution occurs when hydrocarbons and nitrogen
oxides bake in the sun. These gases come from unburned fuel and
solvents, car exhaust, factory stack emissions and homeowners' and
individuals' activities. The federal government set a National
Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone to protect public
health. For areas that do not meet the standard, the state must
submit a State Implementation Plan (SIP) to the EPA that outlines
the measures that will be taken to attain the health-based ozone
standard. States are also responsible for submitting maintenance
plans to the EPA that detail how the state will assure the standard
will continue to be met for the next 10 years.
Final RACT SIP Revision for the 8-hour Ozone Standard Submitted to EPA for Approval
DEP has submitted to EPA for approval a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revision is a demonstration that shows existing rules enacted by the DEP fulfill the Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements under the 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Final RACT Revision for Philadelphia County Under the 8-Hour Ozone Standard Submitted to EPA for Approval
DEP has submitted to EPA for approval a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Philadelphia County. The DEP concurs with the Philadelphia Air Management Services that this Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) SIP revision meets the requirements under the 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard.
Proposed Revision to Pennsylvania State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Philadelphia Area 1997 Ozone Standard
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DEP is accepting comment on a proposed revision to the State Implementation Plan to submit a revised appendix for stationary point source annual emissions found in the 2002 base-year inventory. A public hearing on the proposed SIP revision will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2010. Written comments are due by March 12, 2010.
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Philadelphia Area Attainment Plan
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DEP has submitted a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Southeastern Pennsylvania area included in the Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-DE-MD-NJ eight-hour Ozone Nonattainment Area (Philadelphia Nonattainment Area). The Pennsylvania portion of this “moderate” eight-hour ozone nonattainment area consists of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.
The SIP revision demonstrates how the area will attain the health-based eight-hour ozone NAAQS by June 2010 by presenting evidence from photochemical modeling, ozone trends and regional transport impacts. The plan demonstrates how the area will meet 2008 and 2009 reasonable further progress milestones for emission reductions through state and federal control measures. It also contains the base year 2002 emissions inventory, a reasonably available control measure analysis, a contingency plan to bring the area back into attainment should violations of the NAAQS occur after the standard is attained, and mobile source emission budgets for purposes of transportation conformity.
Appendices to all documents are available upon request by contacting the division staff at 717-787-9495.
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State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision to correct errors found in the 2002 Base Year Inventory for the Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City Eight-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area.
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DEP is proposing a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision to correct errors found in the 2002 Base Year Inventory for the Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City Eight-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area. The SIP revision to correct the 2002 Base Year Inventory is now available for public review and comment. DEP must receive all public comments by July 10, 2009. Written comments should be sent to the attention of Arleen Shulman, Division of Air Resource Management, Bureau of Air Quality, Department of Environmental Protection, P. O. Box 8468, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8468, or by email to ashulman@state.pa.us.
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Revisions
to Philadelphia area Reasonable Further Progress Demonstration
The SIP revisions to correct errors in the Philadelphia
area 2002 Base-year Inventory and the Reasonable Further Progress Demonstration
are now available for public review and comment. DEP must receive all public comments
by Friday, October 30, 2009. No request for a public hearing was received so the hearing is cancelled. Written comments should be sent to the
attention of Arleen Shulman, Division of Air Resource Management, Bureau of Air
Quality, Department of Environmental Protection, P. O. Box 8468, Harrisburg, PA
17105-8468, or by email to ashulman@state.pa.us
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State Implementation Plan Revision Incorporating the Amended Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles Program.
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DEP has submitted to EPA for approval a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP). The SIP revision incorporates the recently amended Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles (PCV) program requirements.
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Redesignation Requests, Maintenance Plans and 2002 Base Year Inventories
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DEP has submitted eight-hour ozone maintenance plans and base year inventories for twelve counties that were designated "attainment" for the eight-hour standard. However, one-hour ozone redesignation requests and maintenance plans for these counties were never approved by EPA prior to revocation of the one-hour standard, obligating Pennsylvania to submit State Implementation Plan revisions demonstrating attainment of the eight-hour ozone standard for at least ten years.
Pa. Bulletin Notice
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DEP is submitting State Implementation Plan revisions for all nonattainment areas which are attaining the eight-hour ozone standard and requesting that these areas be redesignated. The Maintenance Plans demonstrate how the air quality in the area will be maintained through 2018. Base year (2002) inventories are also being submitted.
Appendices to all documents are available upon request by contacting Arleen Shulman at 717-772-3926.
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York-Adams |
Ozone SIP Revision Submitted to EPA May 23, 2008
Approved by EPA on January 14, 2008 .
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Clearfield-Indiana |
Approved by EPA on March 19, 2009.
Second Submission
First Submission
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State College
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Approved by EPA on November 14, 2007
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Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton |
Approved by EPA on March 4, 2009
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Scranton/Wilkes-Barre |
Submitted to EPA on April 21, 2008
Approved by EPA on March 4, 2008
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Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley |
2002 inventory approved by EPA on November 17, 2008.
Maintenance plan withdrawn by DEP on May 29, 2008.
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Erie |
Approved by EPA on October 9, 2007.
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Mercer |
Approved by EPA on October 19, 2007.
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Cambria |
Approved by EPA on August 1, 2007.
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Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle |
Approved by EPA on July 25, 2007.
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Blair |
Approved by EPA on August 1, 2007.
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Greene |
Approved by EPA on March 19, 2009
Second Submission
First Submission
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Reading |
Approved by EPA on August 24, 2007.
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Franklin |
Approved by EPA on July 25, 2007.
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Tioga |
Approved by EPA on July 6, 2007.
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Lancaster |
Approved by EPA on July 6, 2007.
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Architectural Industrial Maintenance (AIM) Variances
Ozone Transport
Plans To Reduce Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
Pollution The federal government has set standards for SO2
to protect public health. For areas that do not meet the standard,
the state must submit a State Implementation Plan (SIP) to the EPA
that outlines the measures that will be taken to attain the health-based
standard. After areas achieve the standard, states must also submit
maintenance plans to assure the standard will continue to be met
for the next 10 years.
Status: Approved
by EPA on 7/1/04
Final Warren County SIP Revision - Conewango Township, Pleasant
Township, Glade Township, and City of Warren, Warren County SO2
Maintenance Plan and Redesignation Request (5/04)
 Maintenance
Plan (PDF)
Redesignation
Request (PDF)
Letter
to EPA (PDF)
PA
Bulletin Notice (PDF)
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Multi-Pollutant Regulations/Plans
DEP Comments on EPA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Rule to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone (4/5/04)
DEP Comments (PDF)
Multi-Pollutant Strategy Position of the OTC (PDF)
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Plans to Reduce Toxic Emissions
Section 111 of the federal Clean Air Act contains a priority list of pollution sources that states must regulate. New sources must meet certain performance standards, and existing sources must meet prescribed emissions guidelines. The following plans aim to reduce toxic emissions and meet these standards. |
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Section 111(d)/129 State Plan for Hospital/Medical/Infectious
Waste Incinerators (9/98)
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State Plan (PDF) |
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Section 111(d)/129 State Plan For Large Municipal Waste Combustors
(4/98)
Download
State Plan (PDF) |
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Section 111(d)/129 State Plan For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
(6/97)
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State Plan (PDF) |
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Plans to Reduce Pollution from Vehicles Vehicles emit a number of harmful air pollutants that have the
potential to adversely affect people's respiratory systems. These
chemicals and particles are particularly dangerous for children,
the elderly and those with existing respiratory problems such as
asthma. As people increasingly depend on their cars and drive more
and more miles, it is important that the vehicles' exhaust systems
become cleaner. The following plans aim to reduce air pollution
resulting from automobiles and other vehicles to help Pennsylvania
attain the health-based ozone standard.
Proposed SIP Revision for Vehicle Emissions Inspection/Maintenance Program; Program Changes for 42 Counties (2/09) Comments must be received by March 20, 2009.
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Transportation Conformity SIP Revision
Submitted to EPA May 29, 2008
Approved by EPA April 29, effective June 29, 2009
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Final SIP Revision Vehicle Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance Program; Program Changes for Philadelphia
and Pittsburgh Regions (1/04). Approved by the EPA October 6, 2005.
Final
SIP Revision (PDF)
Technical Appendices available upon request. Please contact Yvette House, at (717) 787-9495. |
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Final SIP Revisions for the Enhanced Vehicle Emissions Inspection/Maintenance
Program (11/03). Approved by the EPA October 6, 2005.
Final
SIP Revisions (PDF)
Technical Appendices are availabel upon request. Please contact Yvette House, at (717) 787-9495. |
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Enhanced
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Program |
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