the probe in the stack and purge the sampling line. Connect the bag,
making sure that all connections are leak-free. Sample at a rate
proportional to the stack velocity. If needed, the CO2
content of the gas may be determined by using the Method 3
integrated sample procedures, or by weighing an ascarite
CO2 removal tube used and computing CO2
concentration from the gas volume sampled and the weight gain of the
tube. Data may be recorded on a form similar to Table 10-1.
    8.5 Post-Run System Bias Check, Drift Assessment, and
Alternative Dynamic Spike Procedure. You must follow the procedures
in Sections 8.5 and 8.6 of Method 7E.

9.0 Quality Control

    Follow the quality control procedures in Section 9.0 of Method
7E.

10.0 Calibration and Standardization

    Follow the procedures for calibration and standardization in
Section 10.0 of Method 7E.

11.0 Analytical Procedures

    Because sample collection and analysis are performed together
(see Section 8), additional discussion of the analytical procedure
is not necessary.

12.0 Calculations and Data Analysis

    You must follow the procedures for calculations and data
analysis in Section 12.0 of Method 7E, as applicable, substituting
CO for NOX as applicable.
    12.1 Concentration Correction for CO2 Removal.
Correct the CO concentration for CO2 removal (if
applicable) using Eq. 10-1.
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Where:

CAvg = Average gas concentration for the test run, ppm.
CCO stack = Average unadjusted stack gas CO concentration
indicated by the data recorder for the test run, ppmv.
FCO2 = Volume fraction of CO2 in the sample,
i.e., percent CO2 from Orsat analysis divided by 100.

13.0 Method Performance

    The specifications for analyzer calibration error, system bias,
drift, interference check, and alternative dynamic spike procedure
are the same as in Section 13.0 of Method 7E.

14.0 Pollution Prevention [Reserved]

15.0 Waste Management [Reserved]

16.0 Alternative Procedures

    The dynamic spike procedure and the manufacturer stability test
are the same as in Sections 16.1 and 16.3 of Method 7E

17.0 References

    1. ``EPA Traceability Protocol for Assay and Certification of
Gaseous Calibration Standards-- September 1997 as amended, EPA-600/
R-97/121

18.0 Tables, Diagrams, Flowcharts, and Validation Data

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                         Table 10-1.--Field Data
                          [Integrated sampling]
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Location: Date:
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Test: Operator:
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           Clock Time              Rotameter Reading       Comments
                                    liters/min (cfm)
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4. Appendix A-7 is amended by revising Method 20 to read as follows:

Appendix A-7 to Part 60--Test Methods 19 Through 25E

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Method 20--Determination of Nitrogen Oxides, Sulfur Dioxide, and
Diluent Emissions From Stationary Gas Turbines

1.0 Scope and Application

What is Method 20?

    Method 20 contains the details you must follow when using an
instrumental analyzer to determine concentrations of nitrogen
oxides, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide in the emissions
from stationary gas turbines. This method follows the specific
instructions for equipment and performance requirements, supplies,
sample collection and analysis, calculations, and data analysis in
the methods listed in Section 2.0.
    1.1 Analytes. What does this method determine?

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            Analyte                  CAS No.           Sensitivity
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Nitrogen oxides (NOX) as             10102-43-9  Typically < 2% of
 nitrogen dioxide:                                Calibration Span.
    Nitric oxide (NO)..........      10102-44-0
    Nitrogen dioxide NO2.......
Diluent oxygen (O2) or carbon    ..............  Typically < 2% of
 dioxide (CO2).                                   Calibration Span.
Sulfur dioxide (SOX)...........       7446-09-5  Typically < 2% of
                                                  Calibration Span.
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    1.2 Applicability. When is this method required? The use of
Method 20 may be required by specific New Source Performance
Standards, Clean Air Marketing rules, and State Implementation Plans
and permits where measuring SO2, NOX,
CO2, and/or O2 concentrations in stationary
gas turbines emissions are required. Other regulations may also
require its use.
    1.3 Data Quality Objectives. How good must my collected data be?
Refer to Section 1.3 of Method 7E.

2.0 Summary of Method

    In this method, NOX, O2 (or
CO2), and SOX are measured using the following
methods found in appendix A to this part:
    (a) Method 1--Sample and Velocity Traverses for Stationary
Sources.
    (b) Method 3A--Determination of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
Emissions From Stationary Sources (Instrumental Analyzer Procedure).
    (c) Method 6C--Determination of Sulfur Dioxide Emissions From
Stationary Sources (Instrumental Analyzer Procedure).
    (d) Method 7E--Determination of Nitrogen Oxides Emissions From
Stationary Sources (Instrumental Analyzer Procedure).
    (e) Method 19--Determination of Sulfur Dioxide Removal
Efficiency and Particulate Matter, Sulfur Dioxide, and Nitrogen
Oxide Emission Rates.

3.0 Definitions

    Refer to Section 3.0 of Method 7E for the applicable
definitions.

4.0 Interferences

    Refer to Section 4.0 of Methods 3A, 6C, and 7E as applicable.

5.0 Safety

    Refer to Section 5.0 of Method 7E.

6.0 Equipment and Supplies

    The measurement system design is shown in Figure 7E-1 of Method
7E. Refer to the appropriate methods listed in Section 2.0 for
equipment and supplies.

7.0 Reagents and Standards

    Refer to the appropriate methods listed in Section 2.0 for
reagents and standards.

8.0 Sample Collection, Preservation, Storage, and Transport

    8.1 Sampling Site and Sampling Points. Follow the procedures of
Section 8.1 of Method 7E. For the stratification test in Section
8.1.2, determine the diluent-corrected pollutant concentration at
each traverse point.
    8.2 Initial Measurement System Performance Tests. You must refer
to the appropriate methods listed in Section 2.0 for the measurement
system performance tests as applicable.
    8.3 Interference Check. You must follow the procedures in
Section 8.3 of Method 3A or 6C, or Section 8.2.7 of Method 7E (as
appropriate).
    8.4 Sample Collection. You must follow the procedures of Section
8.4 of the appropriate methods listed in Section 2.0.
    8.5 Post-Run System Bias Check, Drift Assessment, and
Alternative Dynamic Spike Procedure. You must follow the procedures
of Sections 8.5 and 8.6 of the appropriate methods listed in Section
2.0.

9.0 Quality Control

    Follow quality control procedures in Section 9.0 of Method 7E.

10.0 Calibration and Standardization

    Follow the procedures for calibration and standardization in
Section 10.0 of Method 7E.

11.0 Analytical Procedures

    Because sample collection and analysis are performed together
(see Section 8), additional discussion of the analytical procedure
is not necessary.

12.0 Calculations and Data Analysis

    You must follow the procedures for calculations and data
analysis in Section 12.0 of the appropriate method listed in Section
2.0. Follow the procedures in Section 12.0 of Method 19 for
calculating fuel-specific F factors, diluent-corrected pollutant
concentrations, and emission rates.

13.0 Method Performance

    The specifications for the applicable performance checks are the
same as in Section 13.0 of Method 7E.

14.0 Pollution Prevention [Reserved]

15.0 Waste Management [Reserved]

16.0 Alternative Procedures

    Refer to Section 16.0 of the appropriate method listed in
Section 2.0 for alternative procedures.

17.0 References

    Refer to Section 17.0 of the appropriate method listed in
Section 2.0 for references.

18.0 Tables, Diagrams, Flowcharts, and Validation Data

    Refer to Section 18.0 of the appropriate method listed in
Section 2.0 for tables, diagrams, flowcharts, and validation data.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 128 (Thursday, July 3, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 37956-37958]
[FR Doc No: 2014-15565]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0269; FRL-9910-99-Region 9]

Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Placer
County Air Pollution Control District

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct
final action to approve a revision to the Placer County portion of the
California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns the
necessary procedures to create emission reduction credits from the
reduction of volatile organic compound (VOC), oxides of nitrogen
(NOX), oxides of sulfur (SOX), particulate matter
(PM), and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions due to the permanent
curtailment of burning rice straw.
    We are approving a local rule that provides administrative
procedures for creating emissions reduction credits, consistent with
Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) requirements.

DATES: This rule is effective on September 2, 2014 without further
notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by August 4, 2014. If we
receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the
Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will
not take effect.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments, identified by docket number EPA-R09-OAR-
2014-0269, by one of the following methods:
    1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-
line instructions.
    2. Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    3. Mail or Deliver: Andrew Steckel (Air-4), U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA
94105-3901.
    Instructions: All comments will be included in the public docket
without change and may be made available online at www.regulations.gov,
including any personal information provided, unless the comment
includes Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Information that you
consider CBI or otherwise protected should be clearly identified as
such and should not be submitted through www.regulations.gov or email.
www.regulations.gov is an ``anonymous access'' system, and EPA will not
know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the
body of your comment. If you send email directly to EPA, your email
address will be automatically captured and included as part of the
public comment. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical
difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be
able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of
special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects
or viruses.
    Docket: Generally, documents in the docket for this action are
available electronically at www.regulations.gov and in hard copy at EPA
Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, California 94105-3901.
While all documents in the docket are listed at www.regulations.gov,
some information may be publicly available only at the hard copy
location (e.g., copyrighted material, large maps), and some may not be
publicly available in either location (e.g., CBI). To inspect the hard
copy materials, please schedule an appointment during normal business
hours with the contact listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Levin, EPA Region IX, (415) 942-
3848<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document, ``we,'' ``us,''
and ``our'' refer to EPA.

Table of Contents

I. The State's Submittal
    A. What rule did the State submit?
    B. Are there other versions of this rule?
    C. What is the purpose of the submitted rule?
II. EPA's Evaluation and Action
    A. How is EPA evaluating the rule?
    B. Does the rule meet the evaluation criteria?
    C. Public Comment and Final Action
III. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. The State's Submittal

A. What rule did the State submit?

    Table 1 lists the rule we are approving with the dates that it was
adopted by the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD)
and submitted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

                                             Table 1--Submitted Rule
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            Local agency                  Rule No.            Rule title            Adopted         Submitted
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PCAPCD..............................             516   Rice Straw Emission          02-19-2009       04-06-2009
                                                        Reduction Credits.
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    On May 13, 2009, the submittal for PCAPCD Rule 516 was deemed by
operation of law to meet the completeness criteria in 40 CFR Part 51
Appendix V, which must be met before formal EPA review.

B. Are there other versions of this rule?

    There are no previous versions of Rule 516 in the SIP.

C. What is the purpose of the submitted rule?

    Historically, the practice of rice growing included burning the
field stubble or straw following harvest to kill weeds and insects and
prepare the field for next year's plantings. The purpose of Rule 516 is
to provide procedures to quantify, certify, and issue emission
reduction credits (ERCs) that have resulted from the permanent
curtailment of rice straw burning in the PCAPCD. Approval of Rule 516
into the SIP would allow these ERCs to be used as offsets under
PCAPCD's New Source Review (NSR) rule. EPA's technical support document
(TSD) has more information about this rule.

II. EPA's Evaluation and Action

A. How is EPA evaluating the rule?

    Generally, SIP rules must be enforceable (see section 110(a) of the
Act), and must not relax existing requirements (see sections 110(l) and
193). In addition, a rule of this type that generates emission
reduction credits for use as offsets in the NSR program must meet the
NSR requirement for valid offsets (see section 173(c)) and should meet
the criteria set forth in EPA's guidance concerning economic incentive
programs.
    Guidance and policy documents that we use to evaluate
enforceability and other requirements consistently include the
following:

1. ``State Implementation Plans; General Preamble for the
Implementation of Title I of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990,''
57 FR 13498 (April 16, 1992); 57 FR 18070 (April 28, 1992).
2. State Implementation Plans; Nitrogen Oxides Supplement to the
General Preamble; Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 Implementation of
Title I; Proposed Rule,'' (the NOx Supplement), 57 FR 55620,
November 25, 1992.
3. ``Issues Relating to VOC Regulation Cutpoints, Deficiencies, and
Deviations,'' EPA, May 25, 1988 (the Bluebook).
4. ``Guidance Document for Correcting Common VOC & Other Rule
Deficiencies,'' EPA Region 9, August 21, 2001 (the Little Bluebook).
5. New Source Review--Section 173(c) of the CAA and 40 CFR part 51,
appendix S, ``Emission Offset Interpretative Ruling'' require
certain sources to obtain emission reductions to offset increased
emissions from new projects.
6. ``Improving Air Quality with Economic Incentive Programs,'' EPA-
452/R-01-001, January 2001.
7. ``State Implementation Plans for Serious PM-10 Nonattainment
Areas, and Attainment Date Waivers for PM-10 Nonattainment Areas
Generally; Addendum to the General Preamble for the Implementation
of Title I of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990,'' 59 FR 41998
(August 16, 1994).
8. ``PM-10 Guideline Document,'' EPA 452/R-93-008, April 1993.
9. ``Fugitive Dust Background Document and Technical Information
Document for Best Available Control Measures,'' EPA 450/2-92-004,
September 1992.

B. Does the rule meet the evaluation criteria?

    We believe this rule is consistent with the relevant policy and
guidance regarding enforceability and economic incentive programs; and
ensures that the emission reductions are real, surplus, quantifiable,
enforceable, and permanent. This rule includes detailed emissions
quantification protocols and enforceable procedures which provide the
necessary assurance that the emission reduction credits issued will
meet the criteria for valid NSR offsets. The TSD has more information
on our evaluation.

C. Public Comment and Final Action

    As authorized in section 110(k)(3) of the Act, EPA is fully
approving the submitted rule because we believe it fulfills all
relevant requirements. We do not think anyone will object to this
approval, so we are finalizing it without proposing it in advance.
However, in the Proposed Rules section of this Federal Register, we are
simultaneously proposing approval of the same submitted rule. If we
receive adverse comments by August 4, 2014, we will publish a timely
withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that the direct
final approval will not take effect and we will address the comments in
a subsequent final action based on the proposal. If we do not receive
timely adverse comments, the direct final approval will be effective
without further notice on September 2, 2014. This will incorporate the
rule into the federally enforceable SIP.
    Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on an amendment,
paragraph, or section of this rule and if that provision may be severed
from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those provisions
of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment.

III. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a
SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and
applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a).
Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve State
choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.
Accordingly, this action merely approves State law as meeting Federal
requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those
imposed by State law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to
review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993);
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have Federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the
National

Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note)
because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with
the Clean Air Act; and
     Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to
address disproportionate human health or environmental effects with
practical, appropriate, and legally permissible methods under Executive
Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    In addition, this rule does not have tribal implications as
specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000),
because the SIP is not approved to apply in Indian country located in
the State, and EPA notes that it will not impose substantial direct
costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law.
    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this action and
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).
    Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for
judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court
of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by September 2, 2014. Filing a
petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule
does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of
judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for
judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness
of such rule or action. Parties with objections to this direct final
rule are encouraged to file a comment in response to the parallel
notice of proposed rulemaking for this action published in the Proposed
Rules section of today's Federal Register, rather than file an
immediate petition for judicial review of this direct final rule, so
that EPA can withdraw this direct final rule and address the comment in
the proposed rulemaking. This action may not be challenged later in
proceedings to enforce its requirements (see section 307(b)(2)).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by
reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone,
Particulate matter, Sulfur dioxide, Carbon monoxide, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: April 25, 2014.
Jared Blumenfeld,
Regional Administrator, Region IX.
    Part 52, Chapter I, Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations is
amended as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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1. The authority citation for Part 52 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Subpart F--California

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2. Section 52.220 is amended by adding paragraph (c)(366)(i)(D) to read
as follows:

Sec.  52.220  Identification of plan.

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    (c) * * *
    (366) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (D) Placer County Air Pollution Control District.
    (1) Rule 516, ``Rice Straw Emission Reduction Credits,'' adopted on
February 19, 2009.
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October 26 2000 Donald R. Lynam Vice President, Air Conservation Ethyl Corporation 330 South Fourth Street Richmond, VA 23219 4304 Dear Dr. Lynam,

On September 21, 2000, the Ethyl Corporation ( Ethyl) submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) a revised health study protocol for MMT, entitled, " Pharmacokinetics of manganese sulfate and manganese phosphate in young adult male and female and senescent male CD rats following sub chronic ( 13 week) inhalation exposure", as required under the Alternative Tier 2 Health Effects Testing Requirements. These requirements were finalized in the notification received by Ethyl on May 25, 2000. As you know, the notification requires EPA review and approval of these protocols.

We believe that this revised protocol has addressed all the comments that we conveyed to you in the July 27, 2000, letter from Merrylin Zaw Mon. This letter conveys the Agency's approval of the revised protocol.

If you have any questions concerning our review, please contact Joe Sopata of my staff at ( 202) 564 9034.

Sincerely,

/ s/

Lori Stewart, Acting Director Transportation and Regional Programs Division cc: J. Michael Davis, ORD/ NCEA Stan Durkee, ORD/ OSP Joe Elder, ORD/ NHEERL Hal Zenick, ORD/ NHEERL William Farland, ORD/ NHEERL Tim Backstrom, OGC Kevin Fast, Hunton & Williams