New Source Review (NSR) Program Basics
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1 New Source Review (NSR) Program Basics Laura McKelvey U.S. EPA OAQPS RTP, NC
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New Source Review (NSR) Program Basics. Laura McKelvey U.S. EPA OAQPS RTP, NC. Why are we here?. To gain a better understanding of Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program To understand how proposed rule will change that program - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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New Source Review (NSR) Program Basics
Laura McKelvey U.S. EPA OAQPS
RTP, NC
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Why are we here?
To gain a better understanding of– Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)
program– To understand how proposed rule will change
that program– To support your ability to make comments on
the proposed rule
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Background: Components of NSR program?
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PSD Permit Requirements
Main requirements– Install Best Available Control Technology (BACT)– Perform air quality analysis to assess impacts on air
quality– Perform class I area analysis to assess impacts on
national parks and wilderness areas – Perform additional impacts analysis– Allow for opportunities for public involvement
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NA NSR Permit Requirements
Main requirements– Install Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER)
technologies– Obtain emission offsets– Perform alternative sites analysis– Show statewide facility compliance w/air regulations– Allow for opportunities for public involvement
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Minor NSR Permit Requirements
CAA silent on specific requirements– Minimal requirements found in 40CFR 51.160-51.164
New sources and modifications cannot violate NAAQS or FIP/SIP/TIP control strategies, nor interfere with attainment or maintenance of NAAQS
State program requirements vary greatly
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History of PSD
PSD added to CAA in 1977 Amendments to protect clean areas while allowing for well-controlled economic growth
Rules implementing PSD found in 40 CFR Part 51.166, FIP in Part 52.21
Requirements did not specify how increment should be calculated
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Why did EPA propose this rule?
North Dakota MOU
Requests from WESTAR and groups
Current methods not adopted into regulations, thus open to inconsistent application
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How did we get here?
We failed to adequately consult tribes on proposed rule
Letters to tribal leaders offering to delay acting on rule to consult with them, particularly Class I tribes
Series of conference calls to present and discuss rule
Participants requested this training and consultation
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How we will move forward?
Walk through agenda Roles Parking lot issues What else?
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Contacts
Laura McKelveyPhone: 919-541-5497
Raj RaoPhone: 919-541-5344
Jessica MontañezPhone: 919-541-3407
Janet McDonaldPhone: 202-564-1186
