From: 
Jones, DonnaLee <Jones.Donnalee@epa.gov>
Sent:
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7:59 PM
To: 
Paul Balserak <pbalserak@steel.org>
Cc:
Eric Stuart <stuart@steelnet.org>; Raymond, Gabrielle <graymond@rti.org>
Subject: 
Re: EAF NSPS


Yes, its nice NOT to be on reg agenda for awhile. This rule IS court-ordered and these are the dates; otherwise I would not really have an exact schedule. But it's too soon to get it on the agenda. Rule of thumb is one year from any FR activity, so I'm thinking next November 2020 is likely the time to get it on the agenda. I'm not sure why its not on the long-term list or even what the parameters are for getting on that list.

Regards,
Donna Lee Jones, Ph.D.
Senior Technical Advisor, Metals Sector
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Sector Policies and Programs Division / Metals & Inorganic Chemicals Group (D243-02)
Research Triangle Park, NC  27711  Tele:  (919)  541-5251  Fax  (919)  541-3207
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"Reasonableness never fails to be appreciated."  - anon.

                                       
From: Paul Balserak <pbalserak@steel.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7:19 PM
To: Jones, DonnaLee <Jones.Donnalee@epa.gov>
Cc: Eric Stuart <stuart@steelnet.org>; Raymond, Gabrielle <graymond@rti.org>
Subject: RE: EAF NSPS 
 
Hi Dr. Jones,
 
Thank you so much for this note and for sending the NSPS files.  I'm sorry for the delay in getting back to you.  I'm working with my members, and we'll review and consider what mark ups/edits we would like.  I looked for the reg agenda entry for this rulemaking and could not find it in either the regular fall reg agenda or the long term actions list.  I was hoping to see the expected schedule for both the proposed and final rules.  You obviously provided the proposed rule schedule below, so thank you.  This rule is not under a court deadline, is that correct?
 
Thanks again, appreciate your help.
 
Best,
Paul
 
Paul Balserak
Vice President, Environment
 
American Iron and Steel Institute    
25 Massachusetts Ave.  NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC  20001
202 452-7122 (office)
703 969-1789 (mobile)
 
 
From: Jones, DonnaLee <Jones.Donnalee@epa.gov> 
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 11:52 AM
To: Paul Balserak <pbalserak@steel.org>
Cc: Eric Stuart <stuart@steelnet.org>; Raymond, Gabrielle <graymond@rti.org>
Subject: Re: EAF NSPS
 
Hi Paul - Yes, certainly, you may get involved with the NSPS review. I sent the attached Word versions of the two NSPS to SMA awhile back for their markup and have not received any feedback yet, so you haven't missed anything.  
 
Attached are two files for your members to use to mark up (redline please). You can add edits and/or comment bubbles on anything that your group would like to see changed. Please explain briefly in the document with a comment bubble why each edit is something your association members would like to see changed or deleted. You can provide additional and/or detailed comments in separate documents.
 
As fyi - I am doing the same exercise with the EPA Region V inspectors. I will review all of the comments and then proceed with any changes from there. I will let all groups review the others' suggested changes before going forward.
 
I am also reviewing test data on PM filterable obtained via 114 requests from EAF facilities from 2010 and 2016 to evaluate the current standard. Any additional more recent test data is welcome. We will be adding ERT data submittal as a requirement in the amended rule so future technology reviews will be easier.
 
As far as timeline, we have adequate time to evaluate the current rule before the November 2021 proposal deadline. I will likely start developing the proposed rule package and starting work group meetings around November 2020.
 
I am doing well here and hope you all are the same. We are all still working at home. 
 
Regards,
Donna Lee Jones, Ph.D.
Senior Technical Advisor, Metals Sector
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Sector Policies and Programs Division / Metals & Inorganic Chemicals Group (D243-02)
Research Triangle Park, NC  27711  Tele:  (919)  541-5251  Fax  (919)  541-3207
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"Reasonableness never fails to be appreciated."  - anon.
 
                                       
From: Paul Balserak <pbalserak@steel.org>
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2020 2:15 PM
To: Jones, DonnaLee <Jones.Donnalee@epa.gov>
Subject: EAF NSPS 
 
Dear Dr. Jones,
 
AISI represents EAF steel producers that will be impacted by the forthcoming NSPS.  I would like to see if we could be able to engage on the EAF NSPS rulemaking effort along with the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA).  If you have any questions at all, please let me know.  I hope you are well and staying safe!
 
Best,
Paul
 
Paul Balserak
Vice President, Environment
 
American Iron and Steel Institute    
25 Massachusetts Ave.  NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC  20001
202 452-7122 (office)
703 969-1789 (mobile)


