New Source Review program

Importantly, CSA would have reversed several major provisions of the Clean Air Act - including the New Source Review program (see NSR review on p.l5) and the right of one state to sue another over windblown pollution. As the CATE concluded ... 

The National Energy Plan calls for a reversal of the Clean Air Act s New Source Review program (targeted in Clear Skies) assumes the need to build at least 1,300 new power plants, mostly fueled by coal and natural gas, over the next 20 years excludes carbon dioxide from a three-pollutant power plant emissions policy and interferes with pending Clean Air Act enforcement cases by ordering a Justice Department review. ... 

New Source Review Program for Condensable Particrdate Matter (October 2012) GHG Tailoring Rule (July 2012)... 

Title III of the CAAA added a new section (112(b)(6)) that excludes these HAPs listed in Section 112(b)(1) of the revised act from federal PSD requirements. Current EPA policy (New Source Review Program Transitional Guidance, March 11, 1991) clarifies that states with approved PSD programs may continue to regulate these pollutants under state PSD regulations. 

Although many limits are implemented at the state level, there are national guidelines that serve as a basis for more specific limits. Sources that are considered major under the CAA are subject to prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) or new source review (NSR). Both PSD and NSR are permit programs for facilities that were constructed or modified after a certain date. 

The EPA applies NESHAP, as well as other classifications, in defining an emitter s standing under the Title V program. Where new sources of emissions are created, or where existing sources are modified, other regulations (including both new source review (NSR) and new source performance standards [NSPS]) must be considered. 

Nitrogen Oxide (NO,) Sulfur Dioxide (SO3) Mercury (Hg) Carbon Dioxide (CO2) New Source Review Effect on other CAA Programs... 

EPA 2001 Proposal 1.87 million ton cap by 2008 1.25 million ton cap by 2012 2 million ton cap by 2010 24 ton cap by 2008 7.5 ton cap and a 70% facility-specific reduction requirement by 2012 No limit on COj emissions Would repeal new source review for existing power plants Would replace nearly every CAA program applicable to power plants except NAAQS... 

In the case of new major stationary sources, the states try to stay or come into attainment through the New Source Review (NSR) program. The NSR program, sometimes called preconstruction permitting, addresses emissions fi om new major stationary sources ... 

In the case of new major stationary sources, the states try to stay or come into attainment through the New Source Review (NSR) program. The NSR program, sometimes called preconstruction permitting, addresses emissions from new major stationary sources i.e., entire facilities or major modifications to existing facilities. Requirements depend on whether the facility is in a non-attainment area or is in a prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) area. Major sources for these areas must obtain a permit before any construction or modification is started. CAA defines a major VOC source as one that emits 9.1 Mg/year in an area classified as severe. ... 

Emissions from individual sources can be closely regulated, both within a facility (occupational standards) and outside it (with New Source Performance Standards at the federal level and/or Air Toxic Hot Spots regulations in California). The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) began in 1970, with the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, to develop recommended exposure limits (RELs) for chemicals in the workplace. In 1974, NIOSH joined with OSHA to update the OSHA program for PELs for a wide variety of substances, incorporating cancer potency data as it became available over subsequent years. Their evaluations were published in criteria documents. Special Hazard Reviews, and summarized in a Compendium of Policy Documents and Statements (NIOSH 1992). Available information is periodically updated in the NIOSH Pocket... 

Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program (PSD). PSD review is required if the new source or modifications result in a net emission increase above specified levels. 

Presented as an overview of the State of Oregon s unique approach to particulate control strategy development, this review was prepared to provide those responsible for airshed management with new information on source impact assessment methods. (This material is available in the form of an audio-visual program suitable for presentation before public, regulatory or private Interest groups). 

PSD No-Net-Increase Provisions Under the PSD program, the affected source is the entire plant. This source definition allows a company to determine the most cost-effective means to control pollution any time a plant is modified. Emission increases associated with a new process or production line may be compensated for by emission increases at other parts of the plant. As long as the entire site net emissions increase is maintained below the levels identified in Table 22-5, a PSD review is not required. 

The pilot study included 418 consecutive PMN submissions. Of those cases, 11% received preliminary assessments. Of these cases. Agency chemists were able to identify source reduction opportunities for 13% of the cases that went into preliminary review. It is likely that this percentage will increase in the future as a greater number of new pollution technologies become available. In addition, the Agency determined that the resources to perform these assessments were not particularly great, so the program appeared to be feasible from an economic standpoint. 

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