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2008 AWMA Annual Meeting and Technical Conference August 7, 2008 U.S. EPA, Region 4

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2008 AWMA Annual Meeting and Technical Conference August 7, 2008 U.S. EPA, Region 4

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    1. 2008 A&WMA Annual Meeting and Technical Conference August 7, 2008 U.S. EPA, Region 4

    2. Ozone Topics Current 8-Hour Ozone Status – 1997 stnd New 8-Hour Ozone Status – 2008 stnd Designations and Beyond

    3. This is the current attainment/nonattainment status for the Region 4 based on the 1997 ozone standard.This is the current attainment/nonattainment status for the Region 4 based on the 1997 ozone standard.

    4. R1 – entire state of MA R2 – 6 or 7 (1 is now attaining) R3 – All of DE, Most of MD R5 – many R6 – 0 in NM, 2 nonattain. & 1 attain in TX R7 – St. Louis nonattain, KS attain R8 – Denver nonattain R9 – much of CA, 1 area in AZ R10 - none R1 – entire state of MA R2 – 6 or 7 (1 is now attaining) R3 – All of DE, Most of MD R5 – many R6 – 0 in NM, 2 nonattain. & 1 attain in TX R7 – St. Louis nonattain, KS attain R8 – Denver nonattain R9 – much of CA, 1 area in AZ R10 - none

    5. 2008 Ozone NAAQS…

    6. 2008 Ozone NAAQS March 12, 2008 (published March 27, 2008) Primary & secondary standard 0.075 ppm Long-range Next Steps Designations Development of Attainment Plans

    7. EPA has 1 to 2 years (should be done as expeditiously as practicable) to complete the designation process. (This may be extended up to 1 year if the Administrator has insufficient information to promulgate the designations) – The administrator can modify the designations. If so, the administrator shall notify state no later than 120 days before designation and give the state an opportunity to show why modification is inappropriate. EPA has 1 to 2 years (should be done as expeditiously as practicable) to complete the designation process. (This may be extended up to 1 year if the Administrator has insufficient information to promulgate the designations) – The administrator can modify the designations. If so, the administrator shall notify state no later than 120 days before designation and give the state an opportunity to show why modification is inappropriate.

    10. New AQI

    11. After EPA sets or revises a standard, how is it used? As required by Section 107(d)(1), EPA designates areas as: Nonattainment does not meet the standard, or contributes to an area that does not meet the standard Attainment meets the standard for the pollutant, and does not contribute to an area that does not meet the standard Unclassifiable cannot be classified based on available information Within 1 year of promulgation of a new or revised standard states submit recommendations for all counties: Nonattainment – does not meet the standard or contributes to another area that does not meet the standard. Attainment – does meet the standard Unclassifiable – any area that cannot be classified on the basis of available info Within 1 year of promulgation of a new or revised standard states submit recommendations for all counties: Nonattainment – does not meet the standard or contributes to another area that does not meet the standard. Attainment – does meet the standard Unclassifiable – any area that cannot be classified on the basis of available info

    12. Designation Process Nonattainment: any county (or partial county) with a monitor showing a violation any nearby contributing area based on the most recent 3 consecutive years of air quality data

    13. Designation Process (cont.) Additional factors considered for nonattainment boundaries: Emissions and air quality in adjacent areas Population density and degree of urbanization Monitoring data representing concentrations in local areas and larger areas Location of emission sources Traffic and commuting patterns Expected growth Meteorology Geography/topography Jurisdictional boundaries Level of control of emission sources Regional emission reductions (e.g., NOx SIP call, CAIR)

    14. What Happens if an Area is Designated Nonattainment? Nonattainment NSR applies upon effective date of designations Transportation conformity applies 1 year from effective date of designations For classified areas: Additional mandated controls Must attain by attainment date or bumped up to next higher classification, if applicable

    15. This slide is based on the 1997 standard. The Design Value levels defining each classification will be different for the 2008 standard but the slide is still helpful in illustrating how the CAA nonattainment requirements stair step up from Marginal to Extreme and the slide identifies what the control requirements are for each classification.This slide is based on the 1997 standard. The Design Value levels defining each classification will be different for the 2008 standard but the slide is still helpful in illustrating how the CAA nonattainment requirements stair step up from Marginal to Extreme and the slide identifies what the control requirements are for each classification.

    16. After Designations Within 3 years, states develop state implementation plans (SIPs) for attaining air quality standards within 5 years of designation as nonattainment: Enforceable emission limits/control measure Emission Inventories Modeling Monitoring/Recordkeeping Enforcement

    17. EACs Past & Future??? April 2, 2008 (73 FR 17897) – EAC attainment for 1997 8-hour Ozone NAAQS April 15, 2008 (Effective) - All R4 NA-deferred EAC areas now attainment including Central Midlands EAC Area April 15, 2009 – 1-hour standard will no longer apply to the EAC areas 2008 8-hour Ozone NAAQS – Will there be another EAC program?? Effective April 15, 2008 all R4 NA-deferred EAC areas were designated attainment including Central Midlands EAC Area. On April 15, 2009, the 1-hour standard will no longer apply to the EAC areas. EPA has been asked whether there will be another EAC program for the 2008 8-hour Ozone NAAQS. On June 6, 2008 SC DHEC’s commissioner, Robert King sent a letter to the EPA Administrator (and copied the R4 Regional Administrator) strongly encouraging EPA to consider and EAC process for the 2008 8-hour ozone standard. He offered SC DHEC’s assistance in working with EPA and other partners to develop another EAC program. NC DENR and local NC and SC areas sent similar letters. EPA responded to the letters. EPA stated that we are currently performing an evaluation of the EAC Program as implemented to support attainment of the 1997 ozone standards. We are conducting a quantitative and qualitative analysis to address several questions, including whether a similar environmental benefit would have been achieved without the program. EPA cannot consider the possibility of using an EAC Program for the 2008 8-hour ozone standard until this analysis is complete. The final EAC Evaluation Report is scheduled to be completed by October 2008. In one letter EPA encouraged local areas to continue seeking additional emission reductions from local strategies that, when combined with other federal, regional, and state-wide reductions, will result in improved air quality sooner. Effective April 15, 2008 all R4 NA-deferred EAC areas were designated attainment including Central Midlands EAC Area. On April 15, 2009, the 1-hour standard will no longer apply to the EAC areas. EPA has been asked whether there will be another EAC program for the 2008 8-hour Ozone NAAQS. On June 6, 2008 SC DHEC’s commissioner, Robert King sent a letter to the EPA Administrator (and copied the R4 Regional Administrator) strongly encouraging EPA to consider and EAC process for the 2008 8-hour ozone standard. He offered SC DHEC’s assistance in working with EPA and other partners to develop another EAC program. NC DENR and local NC and SC areas sent similar letters. EPA responded to the letters. EPA stated that we are currently performing an evaluation of the EAC Program as implemented to support attainment of the 1997 ozone standards. We are conducting a quantitative and qualitative analysis to address several questions, including whether a similar environmental benefit would have been achieved without the program. EPA cannot consider the possibility of using an EAC Program for the 2008 8-hour ozone standard until this analysis is complete. The final EAC Evaluation Report is scheduled to be completed by October 2008. In one letter EPA encouraged local areas to continue seeking additional emission reductions from local strategies that, when combined with other federal, regional, and state-wide reductions, will result in improved air quality sooner.

    18. EPA Region 4/State/Local Outreach Program R4 Outreach Strategy Workgroup Invited States/Locals to participate Purpose Assist States/Local to reach attainment asap Provide outreach to counties and MSAs Encourage proactive steps Rely on existing conferences & outreach opportunities, possibly creating opportunities We are in the initial stages of the formation of this workgroup but it is important to take steps immediately to reduce emissions. So far, MS, FL, NC and SC have shown a strong interest in this workgroupWe are in the initial stages of the formation of this workgroup but it is important to take steps immediately to reduce emissions. So far, MS, FL, NC and SC have shown a strong interest in this workgroup

    19. Early Actions Benefits: Cleaner Air Sooner Possible Attainment vs. nonattainment Ozone – possible lower classification The benefits of early action initiatives is: Cleaner Air Sooner – Being proactive provides for cleaner air sooner and innovative measures can be taken that are not prescriptive like the required measures and requirements associated with a nonattainment status. Attainment vs. nonattainment – Early action can potentially reduce emissions enough for the area to be designated attainment instead of nonattainment. Working with Stakeholders early is important – they have more flexibility in the measures in their plan if they get started early and reduce emissions than if they end up designated NA at which time the requirements will be prescriptive. Of course a Nonattainment status is undesirable and means that the area must meet conformity requirements and nonattainment new source review. In the case of an Ozone Nonattainment area early emission reductions could potentially mean a lower Subpart 2 classification when an area is designated nonattainment. The benefits of early action initiatives is: Cleaner Air Sooner – Being proactive provides for cleaner air sooner and innovative measures can be taken that are not prescriptive like the required measures and requirements associated with a nonattainment status. Attainment vs. nonattainment – Early action can potentially reduce emissions enough for the area to be designated attainment instead of nonattainment. Working with Stakeholders early is important – they have more flexibility in the measures in their plan if they get started early and reduce emissions than if they end up designated NA at which time the requirements will be prescriptive. Of course a Nonattainment status is undesirable and means that the area must meet conformity requirements and nonattainment new source review. In the case of an Ozone Nonattainment area early emission reductions could potentially mean a lower Subpart 2 classification when an area is designated nonattainment.

    20. How Will Ozone Reductions be Achieved? Local emissions reductions National reduction measures State and EPA providing technical assistance Public/private partnerships In many areas, (like Columbus/Phenix City), local emissions reductions are needed to attain in order to attain air quality standards and experience healthier air as soon as possible National reduction measures are already in place helping to reduce emissions States and EPA are providing technical assistance to identify what measures can get the greatest reductions for the investment – “bang for the buck.” Public/private partnerships have successfully achieved real reductions. For example: - Lexington, KY, has implemented a diesel reduction program and already realized reduced PM2.5 levels - EAC areas have gotten reductions that achieved early attainment with ozone standards In many areas, (like Columbus/Phenix City), local emissions reductions are needed to attain in order to attain air quality standards and experience healthier air as soon as possible National reduction measures are already in place helping to reduce emissions States and EPA are providing technical assistance to identify what measures can get the greatest reductions for the investment – “bang for the buck.” Public/private partnerships have successfully achieved real reductions. For example: - Lexington, KY, has implemented a diesel reduction program and already realized reduced PM2.5 levels - EAC areas have gotten reductions that achieved early attainment with ozone standards

    21. PM2.5 Success Story Lexington, Kentucky KY DAQ and Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) convened stakeholders Memorandum of Intentions to increase use of biodiesel: Local treatment plant and Univ. of KY using 10% mix of biodiesel in their diesel vehicles and equipment Fayette County Public Schools began a biodiesel pilot program Riley Oil Co. awarded CMAQ funds to purchase a biofuels storage tank University of Kentucky Installed new large natural gas-fired boilers Using low-sulfur fuel as the back-up to natural gas Design value for the annual standard decreased: 2003-2005: 15.1 ?g/m3 2004-2006: 14.7 ?g/m3 The Kentucky Division for Air Quality (DAQ) and the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) began a series of meetings designed to bring stakeholders to the table in order to implement a proactive approach to address elevated levels of monitored particulate matter. These meetings culminated in the agreement of a Memorandum of Intentions for the participants to increase the use of biodiesel in their vehicle fleets and equipment. Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) - The fuel storage tank at the Town Branch Treatment plant is using 10% mix of Biodiesel. - Approximately 15,000 gallons of Biodiesel fuel will be used per year from this location. - 150 LFUCG diesel vehicles will use the Riley Oil Biodiesel storage facility on Leestown Road. - All LFUCG diesel equipment currently using off road diesel fuel will switch to on road diesel, which has a much lower sulfur content. The target date for the switch to on road was the end of calendar year 2006. - Assisted Riley Oil in submitting a CMAQ fund request for a public/private partnership to purchase a biofuels storage tank. The 20,000 gallon storage tank to be located at the Riley Oil terminal. This was awarded in August, 2007. Lexington Transit Authority (LexTran) - LexTran fuel storage facility will be ready to pump Biodiesel fuel by the spring of 2007. - LexTran will begin with 5 buses and will increase the number by 5 buses every 4 to 6 weeks until the entire fleet of 57 buses is being fueled with Biodiesel. - There are plans to increase the LexTran fleet to 64 buses. The new buses will also use Biodiesel. LexTran will start with 5% mix of Biodiesel and switch to a 10% mix during 2007. University of Kentucky (UK) - Currently uses a 10% mix of Biodiesel in their diesel vehicles and equipment. - To increase the reduction of particulate matter UK has implemented a pilot program requiring a mix of Biodiesel in the construction agreements with private contractors for their off road and on road vehicles and equipment. - The Student Health Facility project to be bid in the fall of 2006 will serve as a test/pilot project to gauge the feasibility of the Biodiesel contracting requirement. - Installed new large natural gas-fired boilers. - Reduced amount of hours using coal-fired boilers by utilizing the new natural gas boilers. - Using low-sulfur fuel for the back-up to the natural gas boilers. Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) - Began a Biodiesel pilot program in the fall of 2006 with 4 school buses. - Uses the Riley Oil storage facility off Leestown Road on Trade Street with a 10% mix of Biodiesel. The Riley Oil Biodiesel location will be ready for use by the end of October 2006. - In the spring of 2007 the FCPS will begin a new fuel contract, which will include the use of Biodiesel fuels. At that time the use of Biodiesel will be expanded to the other school buses in the fleet. Riley Oil Company - Currently utilizing a diesel storage tank for biodiesel. - With assistance from LFUCG, submitted a CMAQ fund request for a public/private partnership to purchase a biofuels storage tank. The 20,000 gallon storage tank will be located at the Riley Oil terminal. This was awarded in August, 2007.Design value for the annual standard decreased: 2003-2005: 15.1 ?g/m3 2004-2006: 14.7 ?g/m3 The Kentucky Division for Air Quality (DAQ) and the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) began a series of meetings designed to bring stakeholders to the table in order to implement a proactive approach to address elevated levels of monitored particulate matter. These meetings culminated in the agreement of a Memorandum of Intentions for the participants to increase the use of biodiesel in their vehicle fleets and equipment. Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) - The fuel storage tank at the Town Branch Treatment plant is using 10% mix of Biodiesel. - Approximately 15,000 gallons of Biodiesel fuel will be used per year from this location. - 150 LFUCG diesel vehicles will use the Riley Oil Biodiesel storage facility on Leestown Road. - All LFUCG diesel equipment currently using off road diesel fuel will switch to on road diesel, which has a much lower sulfur content. The target date for the switch to on road was the end of calendar year 2006. - Assisted Riley Oil in submitting a CMAQ fund request for a public/private partnership to purchase a biofuels storage tank. The 20,000 gallon storage tank to be located at the Riley Oil terminal. This was awarded in August, 2007. Lexington Transit Authority (LexTran) - LexTran fuel storage facility will be ready to pump Biodiesel fuel by the spring of 2007. - LexTran will begin with 5 buses and will increase the number by 5 buses every 4 to 6 weeks until the entire fleet of 57 buses is being fueled with Biodiesel. - There are plans to increase the LexTran fleet to 64 buses. The new buses will also use Biodiesel. LexTran will start with 5% mix of Biodiesel and switch to a 10% mix during 2007. University of Kentucky (UK) - Currently uses a 10% mix of Biodiesel in their diesel vehicles and equipment. - To increase the reduction of particulate matter UK has implemented a pilot program requiring a mix of Biodiesel in the construction agreements with private contractors for their off road and on road vehicles and equipment. - The Student Health Facility project to be bid in the fall of 2006 will serve as a test/pilot project to gauge the feasibility of the Biodiesel contracting requirement. - Installed new large natural gas-fired boilers. - Reduced amount of hours using coal-fired boilers by utilizing the new natural gas boilers. - Using low-sulfur fuel for the back-up to the natural gas boilers. Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) - Began a Biodiesel pilot program in the fall of 2006 with 4 school buses. - Uses the Riley Oil storage facility off Leestown Road on Trade Street with a 10% mix of Biodiesel. The Riley Oil Biodiesel location will be ready for use by the end of October 2006. - In the spring of 2007 the FCPS will begin a new fuel contract, which will include the use of Biodiesel fuels. At that time the use of Biodiesel will be expanded to the other school buses in the fleet. Riley Oil Company - Currently utilizing a diesel storage tank for biodiesel. - With assistance from LFUCG, submitted a CMAQ fund request for a public/private partnership to purchase a biofuels storage tank. The 20,000 gallon storage tank will be located at the Riley Oil terminal. This was awarded in August, 2007.

    22. Federal Measures and Programs Regulatory Measures Power Plants and Industry Mobile Sources Voluntary Programs Clean diesel List of resources Regional & Local Controls Virtually every area has a regional and a local component to its nonattainment problem Over next several years, air quality will improve due to reductions from programs on the books (e.g. mobile source rules, NOx SIP call, State programs, etc.) Federal programs (e.g. CAIR) were planned to address regionally transported SO2 and NOx – CAIR has been vacated and we are not sure how the vacature will affect these issues. States should take these reductions into account in developing 2008 plans to attain “as expeditiously as practicable” Also adopt reasonable local measures to accelerate public health protectionRegional & Local Controls Virtually every area has a regional and a local component to its nonattainment problem Over next several years, air quality will improve due to reductions from programs on the books (e.g. mobile source rules, NOx SIP call, State programs, etc.) Federal programs (e.g. CAIR) were planned to address regionally transported SO2 and NOx – CAIR has been vacated and we are not sure how the vacature will affect these issues. States should take these reductions into account in developing 2008 plans to attain “as expeditiously as practicable” Also adopt reasonable local measures to accelerate public health protection

    23. Power Plants and Industry Clean Air Visibility Rule (CAVR) - requires emission controls for industrial facilities emitting air pollutants that reduce visibility Acid Rain Program - cap and trade program that reduces power plant emissions of SO2 and NOx NOx SIP Call - reduces fine particle formation by reducing emissions of NOx in the East Clean Air Visibility Rule (CAVR) - Final amendments to EPA’s 1999 Regional Haze Rule require emission controls for industrial facilities emitting air pollutants that reduce visibility, including fine particle pollution and gases that contribute to fine particle formation Acid Rain Program - uses a combination of traditional requirements and a market-based cap and trade program to reduce power plant emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2), which contribute both to acid rain and to fine particle formation NOx SIP Call - designed to reduce the regional transport of ground-level ozone pollution in the East, also reduces fine particle formation by reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx)Clean Air Visibility Rule (CAVR) - Final amendments to EPA’s 1999 Regional Haze Rule require emission controls for industrial facilities emitting air pollutants that reduce visibility, including fine particle pollution and gases that contribute to fine particle formation Acid Rain Program - uses a combination of traditional requirements and a market-based cap and trade program to reduce power plant emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2), which contribute both to acid rain and to fine particle formation NOx SIP Call - designed to reduce the regional transport of ground-level ozone pollution in the East, also reduces fine particle formation by reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx)

    24. Mobile Sources 2004 Clean Air Nonroad Diesel Rule - set emission standards for engines; reduces sulfur in fuel 2007 Heavy Duty Highway Rule (the “2007 Highway Rule”) - building a fleet that will be 95% cleaner than today’s trucks and buses Tier 2 Vehicle Emission Standards and Gasoline Sulfur Program - setting tailpipe emissions standards for all passenger vehicles; requiring reduced sulfur in gasoline Motorcycle and other engine rules – setting emissions standards for highway motorcycles and other engines Locomotives and marine diesel engine rules - to propose more stringent standards for locomotives and marine diesel engines 2004 Clean Air Nonroad Diesel Rule set emission standards for the engines used in most construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment, and reduces the amount of sulfur allowed in the fuel they use. 2007 Heavy Duty Highway Rule (the “2007 Highway Rule”), issued in December 2000, will put the cleanest running heavy-duty trucks and buses in history on America’s roads, building a fleet that will be 95 percent cleaner than today’s trucks and buses. Tier 2 Vehicle Emission Standards and Gasoline Sulfur Program treats all passenger vehicles and the fuels they use as a system, setting tailpipe emissions standards for all passenger vehicle beginning with the 2004 model year, and requiring reduced levels of sulfur in gasoline. Emissions standards for highway motorcycles along with standards for engines that power forklifts, electric generators, recreational boat engines, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and offroad motorbikes and also will help reduce fine particle pollution. Locomotives and marine diesel engines - EPA has announced its intent to propose more stringent standards, modeled after the Clean Air Nonroad Diesel Engines Program, for locomotives and for all new commercial, recreational, and auxiliary marine diesel engines except the very large engines used for propulsion on deep-sea vessels. 2004 Clean Air Nonroad Diesel Rule set emission standards for the engines used in most construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment, and reduces the amount of sulfur allowed in the fuel they use. 2007 Heavy Duty Highway Rule (the “2007 Highway Rule”), issued in December 2000, will put the cleanest running heavy-duty trucks and buses in history on America’s roads, building a fleet that will be 95 percent cleaner than today’s trucks and buses. Tier 2 Vehicle Emission Standards and Gasoline Sulfur Program treats all passenger vehicles and the fuels they use as a system, setting tailpipe emissions standards for all passenger vehicle beginning with the 2004 model year, and requiring reduced levels of sulfur in gasoline. Emissions standards for highway motorcycles along with standards for engines that power forklifts, electric generators, recreational boat engines, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and offroad motorbikes and also will help reduce fine particle pollution. Locomotives and marine diesel engines - EPA has announced its intent to propose more stringent standards, modeled after the Clean Air Nonroad Diesel Engines Program, for locomotives and for all new commercial, recreational, and auxiliary marine diesel engines except the very large engines used for propulsion on deep-sea vessels.

    25. Clean Diesel Program Southeast Diesel Collaborative Voluntary Diesel Retrofit, Idle Reduction, Clean Fuels Program Construction Agricultural Biodiesel On-Road Trucks & transit & public fleets Ports, Parks School buses A number of EPA voluntary programs also play an important role in reducing emissions. These programs include: Clean Diesel Campaign - The voluntary aspects of this campaign reduce emissions through programs such as the Southeast Diesel Collaborative, Voluntary Diesel Retrofit, Idle Reduction and Clean Fuels Program.A number of EPA voluntary programs also play an important role in reducing emissions. These programs include: Clean Diesel Campaign - The voluntary aspects of this campaign reduce emissions through programs such as the Southeast Diesel Collaborative, Voluntary Diesel Retrofit, Idle Reduction and Clean Fuels Program.

    26. EPA’s Innovative Air Connections http://www.epa.gov/ttn/airinnovations/ Web page lists dozens of control measures sorted by pollutant Specific section on ozone that provides VOC and NOx control measures Innovative Air Connections focuses on innovative programs for controlling and preventing air pollution. This website contains links to innovative programs relating to EPA policy and guidance, as well as state, local, tribal and industry efforts. The goal of this website is to be a one stop place to locate innovative strategies for your air pollution problems.Innovative Air Connections focuses on innovative programs for controlling and preventing air pollution. This website contains links to innovative programs relating to EPA policy and guidance, as well as state, local, tribal and industry efforts. The goal of this website is to be a one stop place to locate innovative strategies for your air pollution problems.

    27. Examples of Central Midlands SC EAC Measures Air Quality Contact Gas can exchange plan Promote land-use planning to promote air quality Participate in Clean Cities Industry Advisory Panel Purchase electric instead of golf carts      Reduce NOx, VOC emissions at International Paper  Reduce NOx emissions from SCE&G - 2 coal fired boilers   40 % School Bus Retrofits Gas Can Exchange Events - 250 cans were distributed June 2004 & Oct. 2004 Improvements to Park and Ride lot at Highway 378 & I-20   Conversion of Commercial Vehicle Fleet to Propane Air Quality Contact March 2003 Gas can exchange plan June 2004 Promote land-use planning to promote air quality Jan. 2003 Participate in Clean Cities July 2003 Industry Advisory Panel Summer 2004 Purchase electric instead of golf carts On-going Reduce NOx, VOC emissions at International Paper On-going - Est. NOx reduction 2,485.4kg/d Reduce NOx emissions from SCE&G - 2 coal fired boilers On-going - Est. NOx reduction 40 % School Bus Retrofits 2006 Est. VOC reduction 1.0kg/d Gas Can Exchange Events - 250 cans were distributed June 2004 & Oct. 2004 Est. VOC reduction 1.0kg/d Improvements to Park and Ride lot at Highway 378 & I-20 Est. VOC reduction 1.1 kg/d Est. NOx reduction 0.6kg/d Conversion of Commercial Vehicle Fleet to Propane Est. VOC reduction 1.6 kg/d Est. NOx reduction 2.0kg/d Air Quality Contact March 2003 Gas can exchange plan June 2004 Promote land-use planning to promote air quality Jan. 2003 Participate in Clean Cities July 2003 Industry Advisory Panel Summer 2004 Purchase electric instead of golf carts On-going Reduce NOx, VOC emissions at International Paper On-going - Est. NOx reduction 2,485.4kg/d Reduce NOx emissions from SCE&G - 2 coal fired boilers On-going - Est. NOx reduction 40 % School Bus Retrofits 2006 Est. VOC reduction 1.0kg/d Gas Can Exchange Events - 250 cans were distributed June 2004 & Oct. 2004 Est. VOC reduction 1.0kg/d Improvements to Park and Ride lot at Highway 378 & I-20 Est. VOC reduction 1.1 kg/d Est. NOx reduction 0.6kg/d Conversion of Commercial Vehicle Fleet to Propane Est. VOC reduction 1.6 kg/d Est. NOx reduction 2.0kg/d

    28. Additional Examples of SC Voluntary Measures Facilities implementing local NOx emissions reductions Duke Power Lee Steam Station Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Corp Truck Stop electrification Idle Reduction Policies School Bus Retrofits Public Transit increased ridership Ozone Action Days SC SIP Maintenance for growth Plan http://www.epa.gov/ttn/naaqs/ozone/eac/20041231_eac_measures_full_list.pdf In the past few years these measures were implemented Duke Power committed to install advanced low NOx burners on Units 1 and 2 at Lee Steam Station in Anderson County, SC. Transco Pipeline in Spartanburg County, SC voluntarily submitted a construction permit application to put on NOx controls that will result in a reduction of ozone season NOx emissions. The permit was approved on April 27, 2004.installed control equipment The EAC control measures are too numerous to include in a short slide presentation but the link provided will take you to a spreadsheet that includes all of the measures for all of the EAC areas in the country. A few implemented in our region include: Truck Stop Electrification Project - In Anderson, SC alone 51 spaces were outfitted with Idle Aire Technology. NC also implemented in the Triad EAC area in NC. School Bus Retrofits – Approx. 150 buses were retrofitted with particulate filters in SC. Retrofits were also done in the Chattanooga, TN EAC area and at Fort Bragg in the Fayetteville, NC EAC area. The diesel retrofit project improved local air quality and reduced children's exposure to diesel exhaust. Public Transit Increased Ridership (TN, NC and SC) Bike Trails & Bike Racks @ worksites in TN And Ozone Action Days in SC and TN. In addition to control measures, SC also included a maintenance for growth plan that meets and exceeds the minimum requirements of the EAC Protocol for such a plan: The SC plan demonstrates attainment until 2017 (instead of requisite 2012) Commits to a mid-pt evaluation in 2012 And commits to develop a 2nd 10yr maint. Plan from 2017-2027, among other things. In the past few years these measures were implemented Duke Power committed to install advanced low NOx burners on Units 1 and 2 at Lee Steam Station in Anderson County, SC. Transco Pipeline in Spartanburg County, SC voluntarily submitted a construction permit application to put on NOx controls that will result in a reduction of ozone season NOx emissions. The permit was approved on April 27, 2004.installed control equipment The EAC control measures are too numerous to include in a short slide presentation but the link provided will take you to a spreadsheet that includes all of the measures for all of the EAC areas in the country. A few implemented in our region include: Truck Stop Electrification Project - In Anderson, SC alone 51 spaces were outfitted with Idle Aire Technology. NC also implemented in the Triad EAC area in NC. School Bus Retrofits – Approx. 150 buses were retrofitted with particulate filters in SC. Retrofits were also done in the Chattanooga, TN EAC area and at Fort Bragg in the Fayetteville, NC EAC area. The diesel retrofit project improved local air quality and reduced children's exposure to diesel exhaust. Public Transit Increased Ridership (TN, NC and SC) Bike Trails & Bike Racks @ worksites in TN And Ozone Action Days in SC and TN. In addition to control measures, SC also included a maintenance for growth plan that meets and exceeds the minimum requirements of the EAC Protocol for such a plan: The SC plan demonstrates attainment until 2017 (instead of requisite 2012) Commits to a mid-pt evaluation in 2012 And commits to develop a 2nd 10yr maint. Plan from 2017-2027, among other things.

    29. Continuing Beneficial Collaboration The 2006 EAC Summit was a great success and continued the momentum of the “cleaner air sooner” concept. The summit agenda covered a variety of locally driven and innovative methods for improving air quality. Energy Conservation Diesel Retrofits Land Use Planning Alternative Fuels Commuting Options & Multi-Modal Transp. Innovative Education & Outreach Health Impacts/Lifestyle Finding the Funding Tools/Misc In 2007 South Carolina invited EAC stakeholders, including businesses, back to Columbia for the the Inaugural Green is Good for Business Climate Protection Action Conference Presented by the Climate Protection Action Committee and the City of Columbia There have been other similar conferences around the region The 2006 EAC Summit was a great success and continued the momentum of the “cleaner air sooner” concept. The summit agenda covered a variety of locally driven and innovative methods for improving air quality. Energy Conservation Diesel Retrofits Land Use Planning Alternative Fuels Commuting Options & Multi-Modal Transp. Innovative Education & Outreach Health Impacts/Lifestyle Finding the Funding Tools/Misc In 2007 South Carolina invited EAC stakeholders, including businesses, back to Columbia for the the Inaugural Green is Good for Business Climate Protection Action Conference Presented by the Climate Protection Action Committee and the City of Columbia There have been other similar conferences around the region

    30. 2008 8-Hour Ozone Standard http://www.epa.gov/groundlevelozone/actions.html#mar07s

    31. Region 4 Contacts Dick Schutt – Chief, Air Planning Branch (404) 562-9033 schutt.dick@epa.gov Lynorae Benjamin – Chief, Regulatory Development Section (404) 562-9040 benjamin.lynorae@epa.gov Jane Spann – Regional Ozone Expert (404) 562-9029 spann.jane@epa.gov

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