(a) Purpose and scope. This section sets forth the applicable State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Arkansas under section 110 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7410, and 40 CFR part 51 to meet national ambient air quality standards.
(b) Incorporation by reference.
(1) Material listed in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section with an EPA approval date prior to December 1, 2005, was approved for incorporation by reference by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Material is incorporated as it exists on the date of the approval, and notice of any change in the material will be published in the Federal Register. Entries in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section with EPA approval dates after December 1, 2005, will be incorporated by reference in the next update to the SIP compilation.
(2) EPA Region 6 certifies that the rules/regulations provided by EPA in the SIP compilation at the addresses in paragraph (b)(3) of this section are an exact duplicate of the officially promulgated State rules/regulations that have been approved as part of the State implementation plan as of December 1, 2005.
(3) Copies of the materials incorporated by reference may be inspected at https://www.epa.gov/sips-ar or the Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6, 1201 Elm Street, Suite 500, Dallas, Texas 75270-2102. If you wish to obtain material from the EPA Regional Office, please call (800) 887-6063 or (214) 665-2760.
(c) EPA approved regulations.
EPA-Approved Regulations in the Arkansas SIP
State citation | Title/subject | State submittal/effective date |
EPA approval date | Explanation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control | ||||
Chapter 1: Title, Intent and Purpose | ||||
Reg. 19.101 | Title | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
Reg. 19.102 | Applicability | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.103 | Intent and Construction | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
Reg. 19.104 | Severability | 11/18/2012 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | |
Chapter 2: Definitions | ||||
Chapter 2 | Definitions | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | The definition of VOC was approved on 12/21/2017, 82 FR 60517. The definition of National Ambient Air Quality Standards was approved on 9/20/2018, 83 FR 47569. |
Chapter 3: Protection of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards | ||||
Reg. 19.301 | Purpose | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
Reg. 19.302 | Department Responsibilities | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.303 | Regulated Sources Responsibilities | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.304 | Delegated Federal Programs | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
Chapter 4: Minor Source Review | ||||
Reg. 19.401 | General Applicability | 3/24/2017 | 6/29/2018, 83 FR 30553 | Includes supplemental information provided on 11/30/2015, 5/26/2016, 7/5/2017, and 3/16/2018. |
Reg. 19.402 | Approval Criteria | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.403 | Owner/Operator's Responsibilities | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.404 | Required Information | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.405 | Action on Application | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 19.406 | Public Participation | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 19.407 | Permit Amendments | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 19.408 | Exemption from Permitting | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.409 | Transition | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.410 | Permit Revocation and Cancellation | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.411 | General Permits | 7/26/2010 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 19.412 | Dispersion Modeling | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 19.413 | Confidentiality | 7/26/2010 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 19.414 | Operational Flexibility-Applicant's Duty to Apply for Alternative Scenarios | 7/26/2010 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 19.415 | Changes Resulting in No Emissions Increases | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 19.416 | Permit Flexibility | 7/26/2010 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 19.417 | Registration | 7/26/2010 | 6/29/2018, 83 FR 30553 | Includes supplemental information provided on 11/30/2015, 5/26/2016, 7/5/2017, and 3/16/2018. |
Chapter 5: General Emission Limitations Applicability to Equipment | ||||
Reg. 19.501 | Purpose | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.502 | General Regulations | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
Reg. 19.503 | Visible Emission Regulations | 1/25/2009 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | |
Reg. 19.504 | Stack Height/Dispersion Regulations | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
Reg. 19.505 | Revised Emissions Limitation | 1/25/2009 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | |
Chapter 6: Upset and Emergency Conditions | ||||
Reg. 19.601 | Upset Conditions | 1/25/2009 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | |
Reg. 19.602 | Emergency Conditions | 1/25/2009 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | |
Chapter 7: Sampling, Monitoring, and Reporting Requirements | ||||
Reg. 19.701 | Purpose | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.702 | Air Emissions Sampling | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 19.703 | Continuous Emissions Monitoring | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 19.704 | Notice of Completion | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.705 | Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements | 6/22/2007 | 1/15/2009, 74 FR 2383 | |
Reg. 19.706 | Public Availability of Emissions Data | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Chapter 9: Prevention of Significant Deterioration | ||||
Reg. 19.901 | Title | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 19.902 | Purposes | 1/25/2009 | 4/2/2013, 78 FR 19596 | |
Reg. 19.903 | Definitions | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 19.904 | Adoption of Regulations | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Chapter 10: Regulations for the Control of Volatile Organic Compounds in Pulaski County | ||||
Reg. 19.1001 | Title | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.1002 | Purpose | 1/25/2009 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | |
Reg. 19.1003 | Definitions | 1/25/2009 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | |
Reg. 19.1004 | General Provisions | 1/25/2009 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | |
Reg. 19.1005 | Provisions for Specific Processes | 1/25/2009 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | |
Reg. 19.1006 | Severability | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Chapter 11: Major Source Permitting Procedures | ||||
Chapter 11 | Major Source Permitting Procedures | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Chapter 13: Stage I Vapor Recovery | ||||
Reg. 19.1301 | Provisions for Specific Processes | 1/25/2009 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | |
Reg. 19.1302 | Applicability | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.1303 | Definitions | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
Reg. 19.1304 | Exemptions | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.1305 | Prohibited Activities | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.1306 | Record Keeping | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.1307 | Inspections | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.1308 | Vapor Recovery Systems | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
Reg. 19.1309 | Gasoline Delivery Vessels | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.1310 | Owner/Operator Responsibility | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.1311 | Test Methods | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 19.1312 | Effective Date | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Chapter 14—CAIR NOX Ozone Season Trading Program General Provisions | ||||
Reg. 19.1401 | Adoption of Regulations | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
Reg. 19.1402 | State Trading Budget | 7/15/2007 | 9/26/2007, 72 FR 54556 | |
Reg. 19.1403 | Timing Requirements for CAIR NOX Ozone Season Allowance Allocations | 7/15/2007 | 9/26/2007, 72 FR 54556 | |
Reg. 19.1404 | CAIR NOX Ozone Season Allowance Allocations | 9/16/2009 | 4/17/2014, 79 FR 21631 | |
Chapter 15: Regional Haze | ||||
Reg. 19.1501 | Purpose | 1/25/2009 | 3/12/2012, 77 FR 14604 | |
Reg. 19.1502 | Definitions | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
Reg. 19.1503 | BART Eligible Sources | 1/25/2009 | 3/12/2012, 77 FR 14604 | |
Reg. 19.1504 | Facilities Subject-to-BART | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
Reg. 19.1505 | BART Requirements | 1/25/2009 | 3/12/2012, 77 FR 14604 | The following portions of Reg. 19.1505 are disapproved: (A)(1) and (2), (B), (C), (D)(1) and (2), (E), (F)(1) and (2), (G)(1) and (2), (H), (I)(1) and (2), (J)(1) and (2), (K), (L), (M)(1), and (N). |
Reg. 19.1506 | Compliance Provisions | 1/25/2009 | 3/12/2012, 77 FR 14604 | The requirement to demonstrate compliance with the BART limits listed in Reg. 19.1505 (A)(1) and (2), (B), (C), (D)(1) and (2), (E), (F)(1) and (2), (G)(1) and (2), (H), (I)(1) and (2), (J)(1) and (2), (K), (L), (M)(1), and (N) is disapproved. |
Reg. 19.1507 | Permit Reopening | 1/25/2009 | 3/12/2012, 77 FR 14604 | |
Appendix A: Insignificant Activities List | ||||
Appendix A | Insignificant Activities List | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Appendix B: National Ambient Air Quality Standards List | ||||
Appendix B | National Ambient Air Quality Standards List | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | The revision to Particle Pollution, PM2.5 was approved on 9/20/2018, 83 FR 47569. |
Regulation 26: Regulations of the Arkansas Operating Permit Program | ||||
Chapter 3: Requirements for Permit Applicability | ||||
Reg. 26.301 | Requirement for a permit | 7/26/2010 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 26.302 | Sources subject to permitting | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Chapter 4: Applications for Permits | ||||
Reg. 26.401 | Duty to apply | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 26.402 | Standard application form and required information | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 26.407 | Complete application | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 26.409 | Applicant's duty to supplement correct application | 7/26/2010 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 26.410 | Certification by responsible official | 7/26/2010 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Chapter 5: Action on Application | ||||
Reg. 26.501 | Action on part 70 permit applications | 7/26/2010 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 26.502 | Final action on permit application | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Chapter 6: Permit Review by the Public, Affected States, and EPA | ||||
Reg. 26.601 | Applicability | 7/26/2010 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 26.602 | Public participation | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 26.603 | Transmission of permit information to the Administrator | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Reg. 26.604 | Review of draft permit by affected States | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
Regulation No. 31: Nonattainment New Source Review Requirements | ||||
Chapter 1: Title, Intent, and Purpose | ||||
Reg. 31.101 | Title | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.102 | Applicability | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.103 | Severability | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Chapter 2: Definitions | ||||
Chapter 2 | Definitions | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Chapter 3: Preconstruction review | ||||
Reg. 31.301 | Requirement for a Permit | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.302 | Required Information | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.303 | Approval Criteria | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.304 | Offsets | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.305 | Zones Targeted for Economic Development | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.306 | Control Technology Information | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.307 | Approval to Construct | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.308 | Applicability of Nonattainment Review | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.309 | Applicability of Other Regulations | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Chapter 4: Applicability Tests | ||||
Reg. 31.401 | Actual-to-Projected-Actual Applicability Test | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.402 | Actual-to-Potential Test | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.403 | [Reserved] | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.404 | [Reserved] | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.405 | Emission Baseline Credits | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.406 | Relaxation of Limits | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.407 | Modifications to Existing Units | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.408 | Public Availability of Information | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.409 | Applicability of Nitrogen Oxides | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.410 | Offset Requirements | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.411 | PM10 Precursors | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Chapter 5: [Reserved] | ||||
Chapter 6: [Reserved] | ||||
Chapter 7: [Reserved] | ||||
Chapter 8: Actual PALS | ||||
Reg. 31.801 | Applicability | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.802 | Definitions | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.803 | Permit Application Requirements | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.804 | General Requirements for Establishing PALs | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.805 | Public Participation Requirement for PALs | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.806 | Setting the 10-year Actuals PAL Level | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.807 | Contents of the PAL Permit | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.808 | Reopening of the PAL Permit | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.809 | PAL Effective Period | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.810 | Expiration of a PAL | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.811 | Renewal of a PAL | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.812 | Increasing a PAL During the PAL Effective Period | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.813 | Monitoring Requirements for PALs | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.814 | Recordkeeping Requirements | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.815 | Reporting and Notification Requirements | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Reg. 31.816 | Transition Requirements | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Chapter 9: Effective Date | ||||
Reg. 31.901 | Effective Date | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
Regulation No. 9: Fee Regulation | ||||
Chapter 1 | Title | 7/9/2012 | 4/30/2015, 80 FR 24216 | |
Chapter 2 | Definitions | 7/9/2012 | 4/30/2015, 80 FR 24216 | The following definitions do not relate to the air program and are not being approved into the SIP: “Category”, “Certificate”, “Confined Animal Operation”, “Discretionary Major Facility”, “Evaluation”, “Laboratory“, “Major Municipal Facility”, “Non-Municipal Major Facility”, “Parameter”, “Program”. |
Chapter 3 | Permit Fee Payment | 7/9/2012 | 4/30/2015, 80 FR 24216 | |
Chapter 5 | Air Permit Fees | 7/9/2012 | 4/30/2015, 80 FR 24216 | |
Chapter 9 | Administrative Procedures | 7/9/2012 | 4/30/2015, 80 FR 24216 |
(d) EPA-approved State source-specific requirements.
EPA-Approved Arkansas Source-Specific Requirements
Name of source | Permit or Order No. | State approval/ effective date |
EPA approval date | Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation Carl E. Bailey Generating Station | Administrative Order LIS No. 18-071 | 8/7/2018 | 9/27/2019, 84 FR 51033 | Unit 1. |
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation John L. McClellan Generating Station | Administrative Order LIS No. 18-071 | 8/7/2018 | 9/27/2019, 84 FR 51033 | Unit 1. |
Southwestern Electric Power Company Flint Creek Power Plant | Administrative Order LIS No. 18-072 |
8/7/2018 | 9/27/2019, 84 FR 51033 | Unit 1. |
Entergy Arkansas, Inc. Lake Catherine Plant | Administrative Order LIS No. 18-073 | 8/7/2018 | 9/27/2019, 84 FR 51033 | Unit 4. |
Entergy Arkansas, Inc. White Bluff Plant | Administrative Order LIS No. 18-073 | 8/7/2018 | 9/27/2019, 84 FR 51033 | Units 1, 2, and Auxiliary Boiler. |
Entergy Arkansas, Inc. Independence Plant | Administrative Order LIS No. 18-073 | 8/7/2018 | 9/27/2019, 84 FR 51033 | Units 1 and 2. |
(e) EPA-approved nonregulatory provisions and quasi-regulatory measures.
EPA-Approved Statutes in the Arkansas SIP
State citation | Title/subject | State submittal/ effective date |
EPA approval date | Explanation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act—Part I | ||||
82.1901 | Title of Act | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82.1902 | Definitions | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82.1903 | Pollution Control Commission | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82.1904 | Powers and Duties of Commission | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82.1905 | Persons Operating Disposal System—Furnishing Information and Permitting Examinations and Surveys | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82.1906 | Hearing Before Commission or Member—Appeal Procedure | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82.1907 | Co-operation with Agency of Another State or United States | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82.1908 | Actions Declared Public Nuisance—Permit to Construct, Make Changes in or Operate Disposal System—Submission of Plans | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82.1909 | Violation of Act a Misdemeanor—Pollution a Nuisance—Abatement | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
Arkansas Environmental Permit Fees Act (Act 817 of 1983) | ||||
82-1916 thru 82-1921 | Permit Fees Act | 12/16/1985 | 11/12/1986, 51 FR 40975 | Ref 522.200(c)(24). |
Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act—Part II | ||||
82-1931 | Air Pollution-State Policy | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82-1932 | Purpose of Act | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82-1933 | Definitions | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82-1934 | Exemptions | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82-1935 | Powers of Commission | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82-1936 | Factors in Exercise of Commission Powers | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82-1937 | Industrial Secrets Confidential—Revealing a Misdemeanor | 11/25/1985 | 8/4/1986, 51 FR 27840 | Ref 52.200(c)(23). |
82-1938 | Unlawful Acts | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82-1939 | Variance from Regulations | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82-1940 | Application of Water Pollution Provisions | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82-1941 | Political Subdivision Forbidden to Legislate on Air Pollution | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82-1942 | Radiation Control Law Not Amended or Repealed—No Authority to Commission Over Employer-Employee Relationships | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
82-1943 | Private Rights Unchanged | 1/28/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10841 | Ref 52.200(a) & (b). |
Small Business Assistance Program Act (Act 251 of 1993) | ||||
Act 251 | SBAP Act | 2/26/1993 | 3/8/1995, 60 FR 12691 | Ref 52.200(c)(31). |
EPA-Approved Control Measures in the Arkansas SIP
Control measures | Applicable geographic or nonattainment area | State submittal/ effective date |
EPA approval date | Explanation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Air Quality Surveillance | Statewide | 4/24/1980 | 8/6/1981, 46 FR 40005 | Ref 52.200(c)(6) & (20). |
Lead SIP | Statewide | 12/10/1979 | 4/16/1982, 47 FR 16328 | Ref 52.200(c)(17). |
Protection of Visibility in Mandatory Class I Federal Areas | Statewide | 6/12/1985 | 2/10/1986, 51 FR 4910 | Ref 52.200(c)(22). |
Part II of the Visibility Protection Plan | Statewide | 10/9/1987 | 7/21/1988, 53 FR 27514 | Ref 52.200(c)(25). |
Good Engineering Practice Stack Height Regulations | Statewide | 6/1/1987 | 2/23/1989, 54 FR 7764 | Ref 52.200(c)(26). |
Small Business Stationary Source Technical and Environmental Compliance Assistance Program | Statewide | 11/6/1992 | 3/8/1995, 60 FR 12691 | Ref 52.200(c)(31). |
EPA-Approved Non-Regulatory Provisions and Quasi-Regulatory Measures in the Arkansas SIP
Name of SIP provision | Applicable geographic or nonattainment area | State submittal/ effective date |
EPA approval date | Explanation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Emissions Inventory for Crittenden County | Crittenden County | 6/22/2007 | 1/15/2009, 74 FR 2383 | |
8-Hour Ozone Maintenance plan for the Crittenden County, Arkansas Area | Crittenden, Shelby County | 2/26/2009 | 3/24/2010, 75 FR 14077 | |
Interstate Transport for the 1997 ozone and PM2.5 NAAQS (Noninterference with measures required to protect visibility in any other State) | Statewide | 3/28/2008 | 3/12/2012, 77 FR 14604 | Noninterference with measures required to protect visibility in any other State partially approved 3/12/2012. |
Regional Haze SIP | Statewide | 9/23/2008, 8/3/2010 |
3/12/2012, 77 FR 14604 | The following portions are partially approved and partially disapproved: |
(a) Identification of affected Class I areas | (a) Identification of best available retrofit technology (BART) eligible sources and subject to BART sources; | |||
(b) Determination of baseline and natural visibility conditions | (b) requirements for best available retrofit technology (BART); | |||
(c) Determination of the Uniform Rate of Progress | (c) the Arkansas Regional Haze Rule; and | |||
(d) Reasonable progress goal consultation and long term strategy consultation | (d) Long Term Strategy. (See §52.173(a)). | |||
(e) Coordination regional haze and reasonably attributable visibility impairment | ||||
(f) Monitoring Strategy and other implementation requirements | ||||
(g) Commitment to submit periodic Regional Haze SIP revisions and periodic progress reports describing progress towards the reasonable progress goals | ||||
(h) Commitment to make a determination of the adequacy of the existing SIP at the time a progress report is submitted | ||||
(i) Coordination with States and Federal Land Managers | ||||
(j) The following best available retrofit technology (BART) determinations: PM BART determination for the AEP Flint Creek Plant Boiler No. 1; SO2 and PM BART determinations for the natural gas firing scenario for the Entergy Lake Catherine Plant Unit 4; PM BART determinations for both the bituminous and sub-bituminous coal firing scenarios for the Entergy White Bluff Plant Units 1 and 2; and PM BART determination for the Domtar Ashdown Mill Power Boiler No. 1 | ||||
Infrastructure for the 1997 Ozone NAAQS | Statewide | 12/17/2007 3/28/2008 |
8/20/2012, 77 FR 50033 | Approval for CAA elements 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (E), (F), (G), (H), (K), (L), and (M). Approval for CAA elements 110(a)(2)(C), (D)(i)(II) (interfere with measures in any other state to prevent significant deterioration of air quality), (D)(ii), and (J) for the 1997 ozone NAAQS, except as it relates to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. The GHG PSD deficiency was addressed on April 2, 2013 (78 FR 19596). |
Infrastructure for the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS | Statewide | 3/28/2008, 9/16/2009, 12/1/2014 |
3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | Approval for CAA elements 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (E), (F), (G), (H), (K), (L), and (M) on 8/20/2012, 77 FR 50033. Approval for PSD elements (C), (D)(i)(II) (interfere with measures in any other state to prevent significant deterioration of air quality), D(ii) and (J) on March 4, 2015 (80 FR 11573) |
Interstate transport for the 1997 ozone NAAQS (Noninterference with measures required to prevent significant deterioration of air quality in any other State) | Statewide | 4/5/2011 | 8/20/2012, 77 FR 50033 | Approved except as it relates to GHGs. The GHG PSD deficiency was addressed on April 2, 2013 (78 FR 19596). |
Interstate transport for the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS (contribute to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance) | Statewide | 12/17/2007 9/16/2009 |
8/29/2013, 78 FR 53269 | |
Crittenden County Base Year Emission Inventory for the 2008 Ozone Standard | Crittenden County | 8/28/2015 | 1/13/2016, 81 FR 1884 | |
2008 8-hour ozone Redesignation Request, Maintenance Plan, and Clarification Letter for the Crittenden County portion of Memphis, TN-AR-MS Nonattainment Area | Crittenden County portion of Memphis, TN-AR-MS Nonattainment Area | 12/10/2015 | 4/25/2016, 81 FR 24030 | |
Arkansas Regional Haze NOX SIP Revision | Statewide | 10/31/2017 | 2/12/2018, 83 FR 5927 | Regional Haze SIP submittal addressing NOX BART requirements for Arkansas EGUs and reasonable progress requirements for NOX for the first implementation period. |
Infrastructure for the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS | Statewide | 3/24/2017 | 2/14/2018, 83 FR 6470 | Approval for 110(a)(2)(D)(ii). |
Infrastructure for the 2008 Pb NAAQS | Statewide | 3/24/2017 | 2/14/2018, 83 FR 6470 | Approval for 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L) and (M). |
Infrastructure for the 2008 O3 NAAQS | Statewide | 3/24/2017 | 2/14/2018, 83 FR 6470 | Approval for 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i) (portions pertaining and PSD), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L) and (M). |
Infrastructure for the 2010 NO2 NAAQS | Statewide | 3/24/2017 | 2/14/2018, 83 FR 6470 | Approval for 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(portion pertaining to nonattainment interference with maintenance and PSD), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L) and (M). |
Infrastructure for the 2010 SO2 NAAQS | Statewide | 3/24/2017 | 2/14/2018, 83 FR 6470 | Approval for 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i) (portion pertaining to PSD), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L) and (M). Approval for 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) on 10/18/2019. |
Infrastructure for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS | Statewide | 3/24/2017 | 2/14/2018, 83 FR 6470 | Approval for 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i) (portion pertaining to PSD), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L) and (M). Approval for 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) (significant contribution to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance in any other state) on 9/20/2018, 83 FR 47569. |
Arkansas Regional Haze Phase II SIP Revision | Statewide | August 8, 2018 | 9/27/20199/27/2019, 84 FR 51033 | Regional Haze SIP revision addressing SO2 and PM BART requirements for Arkansas EGUs, NOX BART requirement for the White Bluff Auxiliary Boiler, reasonable progress requirements for SO2 and PM for the first implementation period, and the long-term strategy requirements. We are approving a portion of this SIP revision. There are two aspects of this SIP revision we are not taking action on at this time: (1) The interstate visibility transport requirements under section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II); and (2) the long-term strategy is approved with respect to sources other than the Domtar Ashdown Mill. |
Arkansas SIP Review for the Five-Year Regional Haze Progress Report | Statewide | June 2, 2015 | October 1, 2019, 84 FR 51986 |
[63 FR 56927, Oct. 23, 1998, as amended at 65 FR 61107, Oct. 16, 2000; 66 FR 51316, Oct. 9, 2001; 71 FR 13545, Mar. 16, 2006; 72 FR 18396, Apr. 12, 2007; 72 FR 54561, Sept. 26, 2007; 74 FR 2386, Jan. 15, 2009; 75 FR 14080, Mar. 24, 2010; 77 FR 14675, 14676, Mar. 12, 2012; 77 FR 50037, Aug. 20, 2012; 78 FR 19598, Apr. 2, 2013; 78 FR 53270, Aug. 29, 2013; 80 FR 11574, Mar. 4, 2015; 80 FR 24218, Apr. 30, 2015; 80 FR 38627, July 7, 2015; 81 FR 1887, Jan. 14, 2016; 81 FR 24032, Apr. 25, 2016; 82 FR 60520, Dec. 21, 2017; 83 FR 5939, Feb. 12, 2018; 83 FR 6472, Feb. 14, 2018; 83 FR 30570, June 29, 2018; 83 FR 38966, Aug. 8, 2018; 83 FR 47571, Sept. 20, 2018; 84 FR 44228, Aug. 23, 2019; 84 FR 44236, Aug. 23, 2019; 84 FR 51053, Sept. 27, 2019; 84 FR 51988, Oct. 1, 2019; 84 FR 55865, Oct. 18, 2019]