
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 21747-21752]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-08158]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R06-OAR-2015-0497; FRL-9944-71-Region 6]


Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Control 
of Air Pollution From Nitrogen Compounds State Implementation Plan

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving 
revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State 
of Texas through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) 
on July 10, 2015. The Texas SIP submission revises 30 Texas 
Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 117 rules for control of nitrogen 
compounds to assist the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) moderate nonattainment 
area (NAA) in attaining the 2008 eight-hour ozone (O3) 
National

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Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

DATES: This rule is effective on May 13, 2016.

ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for this action under 
Docket ID No. EPA-R06-OAR-2015-0497. All documents in the docket are 
listed on the http://www.regulations.gov Web site. Although listed in 
the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., 
Confidential Business Information or other information whose disclosure 
is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted 
material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available 
only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are 
available either electronically through http://www.regulations.gov or 
in hard copy at the EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, 
Texas 75202-2733.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. James E. Grady, (214) 665-6745; 
grady.james@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document, ``we,'' ``our,'' 
or ``us'' each mean ``the EPA.''

I. Background

    The background for this action is discussed in detail in the 
December 21, 2015 proposal (80 FR 79279). In that document, the EPA 
proposed to approve the submitted 30 TAC Chapter 117 SIP revision 
(submitted on July 10, 2015) as assisting the DFW area into attainment 
of the 2008 8-Hour O3 NAAQS.
    The Proposal and the technical support documents (TSDs) that 
accompanied the proposed rule provide detailed descriptions of the 
revisions and the rationale for the proposed decisions. Please see the 
docket for these and other documents regarding the Proposal. The public 
comment period for the Proposal closed on January 20, 2016.
    The EPA received one comment email dated December 30, 2015, from 
TCEQ. The EPA's response to the comment is below.

II. Response to Comments

    Comment: There is an error on page 79282 of the Federal Register 
publication in Table 6. The horsepower (hp) rating for turbines under 
the Capacity column should be ``hp rating <10,000 hp'' and ``hp rating 
>=10,000 hp'' instead of ``hp rating <=10,000 hp'' and ``hp rating 
>=10,000 hp'' as is currently printed.
    Response: The EPA agrees with the mathematical operator change and 
notes that the adopted rule submitted to the EPA on July 10, 2015 under 
Sec.  117.405(b) should read as follows:
    (3) Stationary gas turbines:
    (A) with a horsepower (hp) rating of less than 10,000 hp, 0.55 lb/
MMBtu;

and

    (B) with a hp rating of 10,000 hp or greater, 0.15 lb/MMBtu.
    Please refer to Table 1 below for a list of NOX 
emissions specifications for major sources in newly designated Wise 
County including a change in response to the above comment.

            Table 1--NOX Emission Limits for 2008 DFW 8-Hour O3 NAA for Major Sources in Wise County
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           Source                   Type                 Capacity                 NOX limit          Citation
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Process Heaters:............                   Max Rated Capacity >=40       0.10 lb/MMBtu;....  117.405(b)(1).
                                                MMBtu/hr.
                                               An option...................  or 82 ppmv NOX at   117.405(b)(1).
                                                                              3% O2 dry basis.
Stationary, Reciprocating     Gas-Fired Rich-  ............................  0.50 g/hp-hr......  117.405(b)(2)(A
 Internal Combustion Engines.  Burn.                                                              ).
                              Gas-Fired Lean-  White Superior four-cycle     12.0 g/hp-hr......  117.405(b)(2)(B
                               Burn.            units that have been placed                       )(i)(I).
                                                into service, modified,
                                                reconstructed, or relocated
                                                before June 1, 2015.
                                               White Superior four-cycle     2.0 g/hp-hr.......  117.405(b)(2)(B
                                                units that have been placed                       )(i)(II).
                                                into service, modified,
                                                reconstructed, or relocated
                                                on or after June 1, 2015.
                                               Clark two-cycle units that    12.0 g/hp-hr......  117.405(b)(2)(B
                                                have been placed into                             )(ii)(I).
                                                service, modified,
                                                reconstructed, or relocated
                                                before June 1, 2015.
                                               Clark two-cycle units that    2.0 g/hp-hr.......  117.405(b)(2)(B
                                                have been placed into                             )(ii)(II).
                                                service, modified,
                                                reconstructed, or relocated
                                                on or after June 1, 2015.
                                               Fairbanks Morse MEP two-      4.0 g/hp-hr.......  117.405(b)(2)(B
                                                cycle units that have been                        )(iii)(I).
                                                placed into service,
                                                modified, reconstructed, or
                                                relocated before June 1,
                                                2015.
                                               Fairbanks Morse MEP two-      2.0 g/hp-hr.......  117.405(b)(2)(B
                                                cycle units that have been                        )(iii)(II).
                                                placed into service,
                                                modified, reconstructed, or
                                                relocated on or after June
                                                1, 2015.
                                               All others..................  2.0 g/hp-hr.......  117.405(b)(2)(B
                                                                                                  )(iv).
Turbines:...................  Stationary Gas.  hp rating <10,000 hp........  0.55 lb/MMBtu.....  117.405(b)(3)(A
                                                                                                  ).
                                               hp rating >= 10,000 hp......  0.15 lb/MMBtu.....  117.405(b)(3)(B
                                                                                                  ).
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III. Final Action

    With one exception the EPA is approving all modified, repealed and 
new sections of 30 TAC Chapter 117 submitted by Texas on July 10, 2015 
as part of the SIP revision.\1\ The EPA is not taking action on the 
revision to 30 TAC 117.9810. The EPA intends to act on this revision in 
a later action. Table 2

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contains a list of the sections of Chapter 117 with adopted 
subchapters, divisions, and key sections with approved modifications 
associated with the July 10, 2015 DFW 2008 eight-hour O3 SIP 
submittal.
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    \1\ The EPA did not make a determination that the TCEQ rules 
included in the revision would meet the RACT requirements of the CAA 
Sec.  182(b) for the 2008 O3 NAAQS. Instead, the EPA 
intended for the rule changes to enhance the SIP by achieving 
NOX reductions in the DFW NAA. The EPA will make a RACT 
determination in a separate action.

  Table 2--Description and Sections of 30 TAC, Chapter 117 Approved for
                              Modification
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              Description                            Section
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Subchapter A: Definitions..............  Sec.   117.10.
Subchapter B, Division 4, DFW Eight-     Sec.  Sec.   117.400, 117.403,
 Hour O3 NAA Major Sources.               117.410, 117.423, 117.425,
                                          117.430, 117.435, 117.440,
                                          117.445, 117.450, 117.454, and
                                          117.456.
Subchapter C, Division 4, DFW Eight-     Sec.  Sec.   117.1303,
 Hour O3 NAA Utility Electric             117.1310, 117.1325, 117.1335,
 Generation Sources.                      117.1340, 117.1345, 117.1350,
                                          and 117.1354.
Subchapter G, Division 1, General        Sec.   117.8000.
 Monitoring and Testing Requirements.
Subchapter H, Division 1, Compliance     Sec.   117.9030 and Sec.
 Schedules and Division 2, Compliance     117.9130, Sec.   117.9800.
 Flexibility.
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    Table 3 contains a list of the sections of Chapter 117 with adopted 
subchapters, divisions, and key sections with approved new requirements 
associated with the July 10, 2015 DFW 2008 eight-hour O3 SIP 
submittal.

  Table 3--Description and Sections of 30 TAC, Chapter 117 Approved New
                              Requirements
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              Description                            Section
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Subchapter B, Division 4, DFW Eight-     Sec.  Sec.   117.405, 117.452.
 Hour O3 NAA Major Sources.
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    Per TCEQ's request, the following sections listed in Table 4 below 
will not become a part of the EPA-approved Texas SIP. These rules 
pertain mainly to the control of carbon monoxide and ammonia emissions, 
which are not O3 precursors and, therefore, not necessary 
components of the DFW SIP. The EPA concurs that these rules can remain 
outside of the SIP.

  Table 4--Description and Sections of 30 TAC, Chapter 117 Not in Texas
                                   SIP
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              Description                            Sections
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Previously excluded and the TCEQ         Sec.  Sec.   117.210(c),
 continues to ask that these remain       117.225, 117.410(d), 117.425,
 outside the SIP.                         117.1110(b), 117.1125,
                                          117.1310(b), and 117.1325.
Adopted new and will not be submitted    Sec.   117.405(d).
 as a SIP revision.
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    Table 5 contains subchapters, divisions, and key sections approved 
for repeal from the SIP by the TCEQ. The TCEQ adopts the repeal of 
existing Subchapters B and C in Division 2 as well as sections Sec.  
117.9010 and 117.9110 of Subchapter H in Division 1 because compliance 
dates for sources of NOX subject to these sections have 
passed and are now obsolete. Furthermore, sources previously subject 
are now required to comply with more stringent rules in existing 
Subchapter B and C, Division 4 and in revised sections Sec. Sec.  
117.9030, 117.9130.

  Table 5--Description and Sections of 30 TAC, Chapter 117 Approved for
                                 Repeal
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              Description                            Section
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Subchapter B, Division 2, DFW O3 NAA     Sec.  Sec.   117.200, 117.203,
 Major Sources.                           117.205, 117.210, 117.215,
                                          117.223, 117.225, 117.230,
                                          117.235, 117.240, 117.245,
                                          117.252, 117.254, 117.256.
Subchapter C, Division 2, DFW O3 NAA     Sec.  Sec.   117.1100,
 Utility Electric Generation Sources.     117.1103, 117.1105, 117.1110,
                                          117.1115, 117.1120, 117.1125,
                                          117.1135, 117.1140, 117.1145,
                                          117.1152, 117.1154, 117.1156.
Subchapter H, Division 1, Compliance     Sec.  Sec.   117.9010,
 Schedules.                               117.9110.
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    A complete summary along with all non-substantive changes 
pertaining to reformatting, restructuring, reorganizing, and 
administrative revisions are referenced in the Technical Support 
Document (TSD), ``30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 117 
Control of Air Pollution from Nitrogen Compounds,'' a copy of which is 
posted in the docket of this rule.

IV. Incorporation by Reference

    In this rule, the EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes 
incorporation by reference. In accordance with the requirements of 1 
CFR 51.5, the EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference of the 
revisions to the Texas regulations as described in the Final Action 
section above. The EPA has made, and will continue to make, these 
documents generally available electronically through 
www.regulations.gov and/or in hard copy at the EPA Region 6 office.

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a

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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, the 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 Orders 
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 
2011);
     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, 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 the EPA with the discretionary authority 
to address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or 
environmental effects, using practicable and legally permissible 
methods, under Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    In addition, the SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian 
reservation land or in any other area where the EPA or an Indian tribe 
has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of 
Indian country, the rule does not have tribal implications and will not 
impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal 
law as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 
2000).
    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. The 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 June 13, 2016. 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. 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, Hydrocarbons, 
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen 
oxides, Ozone, Reasonably available control technology, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: March 30, 2016.
Ron Curry,
Regional Administrator, Region 6.

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

0
1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:

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

Subpart SS--Texas

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2. In Sec.  52.2270(c), the table titled ``EPA Approved Regulations in 
the Texas SIP'' is amended by:
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a. Removing the entries for Sections 117.200, 117.203, 117.205, 
117.210, 117.215, 117.223, 117.225, 117.230, 117.235, 117.240, 117.245, 
117.252, 117.254, 117.256, 117.1100, 117.1103, 117.1105, 117.1110, 
117.1115, 117.1120, 117.1135, 117.1140, 117.1145, 117.1152, 117.1154, 
117.1156, 117.1300, 117.1356, 117.9010, and 117.9110 under Chapter 
117--Control of Air Pollution from Nitrogen Compounds; and
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b. Adding the entries for Sections 117.405 and 117.452 in numerical 
order under Chapter 117--Control of Air Pollution from Nitrogen 
Compounds; and
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c. Revising the entries for Sections 117.10, 117.400, 117.403, 117.410, 
117.423, 117.430, 117.435, 117.440, 117.445, 117.450, 117.454, 117.456, 
117.1303, 117.1310, 117.1335, 117.1340, 117.1345, 117.1350, 117.1354, 
117.8000, 117.9030, 117.9130, and 117.9800 under Chapter 117--Control 
of Air Pollution from Nitrogen Compounds.
    The amendments read as follows:


Sec.  52.2270  Identification of plan.

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    (c) * * *

                                    EPA Approved Regulations in the Texas SIP
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                                                            State
         State citation              Title/subject        approval/      EPA approval date       Explanation
                                                       submittal date
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                          Chapter 117--Control of Air Pollution from Nitrogen Compounds
                                            Subchapter A: Definitions
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Section 117.10.................  Definitions.........        6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                                                        Federal Register
                                                                        citation].
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      Subchapter B: Combustion Control at Major Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Sources in Ozone
                                               Nonattainment Areas
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                 Division 4: Dallas-Fort Worth Eight-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area Major Sources
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Section 117.400................  Applicability.......        6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                                                        Federal Register
                                                                        citation].
Section 117.403................  Exemptions..........        6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                                                        Federal Register
                                                                        citation].
Section 117.405................  Emission                    6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     117.405(d) Not in
                                  Specifications for                    Federal Register      SIP.
                                  Reasonably                            citation].
                                  Available Control
                                  Technology (RACT).
Section 117.410................  Emission                    6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     117.410(d) Not in
                                  Specifications for                    Federal Register      SIP.
                                  Eight-Hour                            citation].
                                  Attainment
                                  Demonstration.
Section 117.423................  Source Cap..........        6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                                                        Federal Register
                                                                        citation].
Section 117.430................  Operating                   6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                  Requirements.                         Federal Register
                                                                        citation].
Section 117.435................  Initial                     6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                  Demonstration of                      Federal Register
                                  Compliance.                           citation].
Section 117.440................  Continuous                  6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                  Demonstration of                      Federal Register
                                  Compliance.                           citation].
Section 117.445................  Notification,               6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                  Recordkeeping, and                    Federal Register
                                  Reporting                             citation].
                                  Requirements.
Section 117.450................  Initial Control Plan        6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                  Procedures.                           Federal Register
                                                                        citation].
Section 117.452................  Final Control Plan          6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                  Procedures for                        Federal Register
                                  Reasonably                            citation].
                                  Available Control
                                  Technology.
Section 117.454................  Final Control Plan          6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                  Procedures for                        Federal Register
                                  Attainment                            citation].
                                  Demonstration
                                  Emission
                                  Specifications.
Section 117.456................  Revision of Final           6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                  Control Plan.                         Federal Register
                                                                        citation].
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   Subchapter C: Combustion Control at Major Utility Electric Generation Sources in Ozone Nonattainment Areas
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      Division 4: Dallas-Fort Worth Eight-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area Utility Electric Generation Sources
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Section 117.1303...............  Exemptions..........        6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                                                        Federal Register
                                                                        citation].
Section 117.1310...............  Emission                    6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     117.1310(b) Not in
                                  Specifications for                    Federal Register      SIP.
                                  Eight-Hour                            citation].
                                  Attainment
                                  Demonstration.
Section 117.1335...............  Initial                     6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                  Demonstration of                      Federal Register
                                  Compliance.                           citation].
Section 117.1340...............  Continuous                  6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                  Demonstration of                      Federal Register
                                  Compliance.                           citation].
Section 117.1345...............  Notification,               6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                  Recordkeeping, and                    Federal Register
                                  Reporting                             citation].
                                  Requirements.
Section 117.1350...............  Initial Control Plan        6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                  Procedures.                           Federal Register
                                                                        citation].
Section 117.1354...............  Final Control Plan          6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                  Procedures for                        Federal Register
                                  Attainment                            citation].
                                  Demonstration
                                  Emission
                                  Specifications.
 
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                            Subchapter G: General Monitoring and Testing Requirements
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                          Division 1: Compliance Stack Testing and Report Requirements
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Section 117.8000...............  Stack Testing              6/3//2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                  Requirements.                         Federal Register
                                                                        citation].
 

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                                     Subchapter H: Administrative Provisions
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                                        Division 1: Compliance Schedules
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Section 117.9030...............  Compliance Schedule         6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                  for Dallas-Fort                       Federal Register
                                  Worth Eight-Hour                      citation].
                                  Ozone Nonattainment
                                  Area Major Sources.
 
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Section 117.9130...............  Compliance Schedule         6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                  For Dallas-Fort                       Federal Register
                                  Worth Eight-Hour                      citation].
                                  Ozone Nonattainment
                                  Area Utility
                                  Electric Generation
                                  Sources.
 
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                                       Division 2: Compliance Flexibility
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Section 117.9800...............  Use of Emission             6/3/2015  4/13/2016 [Insert     ...................
                                  Credits For                           Federal Register
                                  Compliance.                           citation].
 
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