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  Regulations have been proposed governing compliance extensions for early reductions
  of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs).  The regulations allow  a  six year MACT standard
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  partlculates) from a base year of  1987 (or more recent base year).  This document  is a
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      QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
               ABOUT
THE EARLY REDUCTIONS PROGRAM
      Emission Standards Division (MD-13)
      U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
   Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
              January 1992

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                              CONTENTS

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Purpose of this Manual	t	     il

SECTION A Administrative/General [ADMIN]	      1

SECTION B Source [SOURCE]	 .    5

SECTION C Baso Year Emissions [BASE YEAR]	    11

           Specific Questions & Answers Pertaining
           to Equipment Leaks	     21

           Specific Questions & Answers Pertaining
           to Test Methods and Procedures	     23

SECTION D Timing (TIMING]	      25

SECTION E Enforceable Commitments [EC]	     29

SECTION F State Involvement with the Early Reductions
           Program [STATES]	    31


SECTION G Permits [PERMITS]	     35

SECTION H The Relationship of the Early Reductions Program with
           other Regulatory Programs [EARLY REDUCTIONS]	    38

SECTION I  General Questions about Section 112(d) Standards and
           MACT Control [MACT]	     41

SECTION J Expansions/Modifications/Reconstructions [EXPANSIONS]...     46

INDEX	     49

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                         PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL
      This manual  has been produced  to assist  companies who are Interested in
participating in the Early Reductions Program, and to assist regulatory agencies who are
involved with the implementation of the program. The manual contains questions and
answers pertaining to the program that have been compiled by the EPA Early Reductions
team.

      As part of the outreach program to support the early reductions rule, EPA has
been conducting workshops for various groups throughout the country. In addition, EPA
has been meeting with interested parties to discuss the regulations. Meetings have been
held with State and local regulatory agencies, industrial trade associations, and individual
companies.  The questions and answers in this manual were generated during these
workshops and  meetings.

      The answers provided in this document are not necessarily EPA's final position.
At the time this document was prepared, neither the early reductions regulations nor the
Title V  permitting  regulations had been promulgated. A  final question and  answer
document will be published shortly  after promulgation of the early reductions regulation.

      As indicated in the table of contents, questions and answers in this document are
organized into ten topic groups.  Within each topic  area, all relevant questions and
answers are included.  Some questions and answers are relevant to more than one topic
area and are, therefore, duplicated  in each appropriate section. Questions and answers
that have been duplicated are followed by a  bracketed key [ ]  indicating the  section
where the duplicated question and answer is found.

      As an added aid to the reader, a detailed index has also been included at the end
of the document. Questions and answers can be  located using the key words In the
index.   For example,  if the reader is interested in  EPA's position on "shutdowns," all
questions and answers related to that topic are listed  by number in the index.

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                  SECTION A - ADMINISTRATIVE / GENERAL
A1.   When will there be public comment/public review for early reductions? [TIMING]

            Public review will take place at two points in the Early
            Reductions Program.  Rrst, the public will have a chance to
            review enforceable commitments and base year emissions
            that are submitted for early review. Second, there will be a
            public comment period for permit applications.

A2.   What are the components of public review? [TIMING]

            With respect to enforceable commitments, the components
            of public review are outlined under section 63.76 of the
            proposed rule. For permit applications, including the
            demonstration of early  reductions,  the components of public
            review are outlined In the permit regulations.

            in summary, the components of public review for enforceable
            commitments are as follows. Once EPA has determined that the
            base year emissions are approvable, a notice providing the
            aggregate base year emissions will be published by advertisement
            in the area affected. The advertisement will explain that the base
            year emissions are being proposed for approval and note the
            availability of additional noncorfidential information contained in
            the enforceable commitment. A 30 day public comment period will
            be provided, with an opportunity to extend it to 60 days and/or
            hold a public hearing upon request by  an interested party.  In the
            event that adverse comments are  received, the reviewing  agency
            has the authority to determine  which, if any, public comments
            need to be addressed  for the base year emissions to be
            approved. For those comments that need to  be addressed, the
            Agency will work with the applicant to make revisions.
A3.   How do facilities appeal decisions made under this program?

            Since decisions under the Early Reductions Program are
            not judicially reviewable, there is not a formal appeals
            process for decisions regarding base year emissions data.
            Appeals concerning demonstration of early reductions will
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            permitting regulations (Part 70 or Part 71, whichever is
            applicable).

            Although there is not an appeals process for base year
            emissions data, the review process for base year emissions
            is designed to allow input from alt interested parties in order
            to reach agreement regarding the approvability of emissions
            data.  The State, Region, EPA Headquarters review team,
            and the public will review the base year emissions.  The
            reviewing agency will determine which comments, if any,
            need to be addressed by the applicant and the applicant
            will be given an opportunity to revise and resubmit the
            emission data. The EPA, however, will not accept poor
            quality base year emissions data.  In the case of
            disagreements regarding base year emissions, the decision
            of the reviewing authority will be final.

A4.   Does the submittal date refer to the date a submittal is postmarked or to
      the date it is received by EPA? [TIMING]

            The submittal date refers to the date the submittal is
            postmarked.

AS.   Does the proposal date refer to the date a proposed regulation is signed
      by the Administrator or to the date it is published in the Federal
      Register? [TIMING]

            The proposal date refers to the date the rule is published in
            the Federal Register.

A6.   Who pays for the local advertisement and the announcement in the Federal
      Register?

            The EPA headquarters will pay for announcements in the
            Federal Register. The reviewing agency will pay for the
            notification in local publications.

A7.   If a source violates the alternative emission limitation, is the compliance
      extension revoked?

            No.  The source is simply in violation of its permit condition
            and will be treated in the same manner as any . !her permit
            violation.

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AS.   Will there be any annual or quarterly reporting requirements in this program to
      demonstrate that 90(95) percent is maintained?

            The reviewing agency will establish the alternative emission limitations
            for the soured reflecting the control which qualified the source for a
            compliance extension.  Since the control method will vary in each
            situation, the monitoring and reporting requirements will be determined
            on an individual basis.  All such requirements will be described in the
            permit.

A9.   When a submittal is made that contains confidential information, should the
      submittal be made in duplicate with one copy containing the confidential
      information and the other having no confidential information?

            The Agency does not require that two separate copies be
            sent, but it would be convenient to have the confidential
            information separated in the submittal. A notice published in
            the Federal Register (56 FR 7042, February 21,1991)
            details EPA's procedures for handling .confidential
            information.

A10.  Define the "responsible official" who commits to the early reduction.  Can this
       be a plant manager? If he has written delegated authority?

       Yes, the "responsible official" can be a plant manager. The definition of
       "responsible official" given in the proposed regulation states that a responsible
       official may be "the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
       operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual
       sales or expenditures exceeding $25 million (in second quarter 1990 dollars), if
       authority to sign documents has been  assigned or delegated to the manager in
       accordance with corporate procedures..."

A11.  What are the chances that compounds will be added or deleted from the list of
       190?

            As new information becomes available, compounds may be added.  It is
            unlikely that there will be frequent changes to the list.

A12.  What advantages, if any, would a HAP area source (i.e. non-major HAP source)
       have by participating in the Early Reductions Program. [SOURCE]

            The Early Reductions Program  allows a six-year
            compliance extension for any 112(d) standard.  Section

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            112(d) standards are not limited to major sources, and
            standards for area sources may be published. Therefore,
            any source, major or area, that is covered by a 112(d)
            standard may be granted an extension from compliance.  In
            addition, the definition of a major source may change if
            lesser quantity cutoffs (LQC) are established.  The LQC's
            can cause an area  source to become a major source.

A13.  I am considering getting into the program.  Is there a vehicle for exchanging
      emission control technology within my industry?

            The EPA maintains a Control Technology Center (CTC) that
            may be helpful to facilities considering participation in the
            Early  Reductions Program. The toll free number for the
            CTC is (919)-541-0800.

A14.  For an R&D Facility, what are the regulatory incentives for entering the early
      reduction program?

            Title III of the Clean Air Act Amendments recognizes
            research facilities as a separate source category. The EPA
            may promulgate standards for research facilities and,
            therefore, a compliance extension for an applicable 112(d)
            standard could be obtained by entering the Early
            Reductions Program.

A15.   In meeting the significance threshold for a source, should base  year emissions
       be expressed as metric tons or U.S. tons?

            The unit "ton" in the regulation refers to  U.S. tons, or 2,000
            pounds.

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                             SECTION B - SOURCE
61.   When is a single emission point a source for purposes of the Early Reductions
      Program?

            A single emission point is a source if it is a building,
            structure, facility, or installation; or if it emits more than
            10 tons per year (TPY) of HAP (or 5 TPY of HAP at a
            facility that emits 25 TPY or less of HAP).

B2.   If a contiguous facility leases a portion of the facility to another operator, can
      the host facility take credit for emission reductions which occur in the leased
      portion of the facility?

            No.  The host facility is not responsible for emissions from
            the leased portion and may not take credit for any emission
            reduction achieved by the leased portion. The leased
            portion is not included as part of the contiguous facility
            because it Is not under "common ownership or control."
            The operator of the leased portion must apply separately
            for an extension under the  Early Reductions Program.

B3.   If a portion of a contiguous facility is owned jointly between the owner/operator
      of the entire  facility and another entity (i.e., a joint venture), can the host facility
      take credit for HAP reductions in the jointly owned portion of the facility?

            Only if the host facility has control of emissions.  If the host
            facility does not have complete control over emissions, then
            the portion of the facility under joint ownership must apply
            separately for an extension.

B4.   Within a contiguous facility, can a company define multiple sources with
      different base years for individual sources?

            Yes.  Facilities may choose to define multiple sources within a facility.
            Each  source may have its  own base year as long as each source meets
            the criteria established by the early reductions rule.  However, within a
            defined source the base year must be the same for all emission  points.

B5.    If a corporate research facility is located at the same site as  the production
       facility,  must it be included in the  "contiguous facility" definition of source?

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            A research facility on the plant site is included as part of the contiguous
            area under common ownership or control.  The research facility,
            however, does not have to be included as part of the source as defined
            for the Early Reductions Program.  The early reductions definition of
            source Is flexible and allows any combination of emission points that
            meet the significance criteria. Therefore, on owner/operator does not
            have to include research operations in the early reductions source.

B6.   Can sources include emission points that have been eliminated due to
      shutdown of a certain unit or portions of a contiguous facility? [EXPANSIONS]

            Yes.  If the emission point was operating in the base year
            chosen and will continue to remain unoperational
            throughout the six-year extension period, the emission
            reduction resulting from the shut down may be included in
            the demonstration of early reduction. A requirement for that
            point or set of points to remain  shut down will be included
            as an operating condition in the issued permit. In addition,
            reduced operating hours can be a valid means of reducing
            emissions, if made a permit condition.  However, if the
            shutdown unit is replaced by equipment elsewhere in the
            contiguous facility or production hours are increased
            elsewhere at the facility to compensate for the reduced
            operating hours of the defined source, the HAP emissions
            from these emission points are considered part of the
            source and must  be included in the demonstration.
            Additionally, if the owner or operator wishes to restart the
            shutdown portion of the facility or increase operating hours
            during the extension period, the owner or operator must
            maintain the 90 (95) percent reduction of HAP within the
            early reductions source and would have to make
            compensating reductions in HAP emissions to offset any
            ' HAP emissions from the restarted unit or increased
            operation.

 87.    Suppose a refinery and bulk terminal are located on contiguous property but
       have different SIC codes and, therefore, may have different regulatory
       schedules under section 112(d) of the Act.  In such an example, do the
       requirements needed for participation in the Early Reductions Program have to
       be met prior to proposal of a 112(d) standard for either source category?

            Yes, As described in Section 63.81 of the proposed rule, if parts
            of an Early Reductions Source are subject to different H2(d)
            standards, the requirements for an extension must be met prior to

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            the proposal of the first applicable 112(d) standard.  Alternatively,
            the facility could define two sources and make separate submittals
            prior to proposal of the applicable 112(d) standard.

B8.   If the early reductions source is defined as the entire plant site and an
      additional process unit is added after proposal of a 112(d) standard, is the
      additional process unit considered a "new source" versus an existing source
      and, thus, not eligible for the Early Reductions Program?

            Since the early reductions source is the entire contiguous facility, the
            process unit addition is considered part of the early  reductions source.  If
            such a unit is added, sufficient HAP reductions must be made at the
            contiguous facility to maintain the 90(95) percent reduction from base
            year emissions.

B9.   If a process unit is within an early reductions source, and sometime during the
      six-year extension period the company wants to expand or modify the process
      unit, may the source be redefined to exclude the process unit as long as the
      90(95) percent reduction of the remaining part of the early reductions source is
      still maintained? [EXPANSIONS]

            No. Once a source is defined for the Early Reductions Program and
            alternative emission limitations are granted in the permit, the source may
            not be redefined.

            In the situation described, the owner/operator may make
            the expansion/modification if offsetting emission reductions
            can be made within the early reductions source to maintain
            the overall 90(95) percent reduction.

B10.  How will the source definition in the Early Reductions Program correspond to
      the source definition for establishing a 112(d) standard? [MACTJ

            The "source" for each particular 112(d) standard will be
            determined in that rulemaking. The definition of source in
            Section 63.73 of the proposed Early Reductions Rule
            encompasses the range of definitions that may be adopted
            In 112(d) standards.

B11.  Can marine loading/unloading operations be  included in the sources?

            Yes. As long as the marine loading/unloading operations are part
            of the contiguous facility under common  ownership or control.

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812.  Can we define a source to include a barge loading and unloading terminal
      located on non-contiguous property  approximately 5 miles from the main
      facility?

            No.  The "source" for purposes of the Early Reductions Program
            may be part or all of the HAP emission points from a "contiguous
            area under common control or ownership," but may not be an
            aggregation of emission points from non-contiguous properties.
            The terminal could be defined as a source by itself.

B13.  If an owner or operator has defined a  source (e.g., including all the
      emission points from production of chemical X), can  any of the same
      emission points be included in another demonstration of early reductions
      for some other defined source within the facility?

             No.  If a facility has identified a group of emission  points as
             a source for the Early Reductions Program, none of those
             emission points can be used in another early  reductions
             source.

814.  What advantages, if any, would a HAP area source (i.e. non major HAP source)
      have by participating in the  Early Reductions Program. [AOMIN]
             The Early Reductions Program allows a six-year compliance extension
             for any 112(d) standard.  Section 112(d) standards are not limited to
             major sources, and standards for area sources may be promulgated.
             Therefore, any source, major or area, that is covered by a 112(d)
             standard may be granted an extension from compliance.  In addition, the
             definition of a major source may change if lesser quantity cutoffs (LQC)
             are established. The LQC's can cause an area source to become a
             major source.

 B15.  If a facility submits an enforceable commitment in November 1991 with a
       control plan to add an incinerator on Stream A, then later in November 1992
       realizes that an incinerator on Stream B would get the same percent reduction
       with less cost, but Stream B is not part of the definition of source, can Stream B
       be substituted for Stream A?

             No.  In general, once an enforceable commitment is submitted, the
             definition of source should remain constant throughout the Early
             Reductions Program. In this case, Stream B could be substituted for
             Stream A only prior to proposal of a Section 112(d) standard applicable
             to the early reductions source.  If a 112(d) standard has been proposed,

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            Stream B could not be added to the source definition.  In addition, if an
            enforceable commitment is submitted prior to the promulgation of the
            early reductions rule, the definition of source can be changed in
            response to changes in the rule from the proposed version.

            As an additional note, if Stream A and Stream B were included in the
            definition of source and the control plan indicated that the incinerator
            would be added to Stream A, the source may change the control plan
            and put the incinerator on Stream B. The control plan outlined in the
            enforceable commitment is not  binding or enforceable. The control plan
            is simply a general plan provided to the permitting authority to indicate
            that the facility is serious about the commitment and has considered
            possible emission reduction techniques to reduce emissions by the
            necessary 90(95) percent.

B16.  If a facility makes emission reductions on some equipment, can other
      uncontrolled equipment be included in the source definition to delay controls on
      this other equipment?

            Yes, if the source meets the requirement for an overall emission
            reduction of 90(95) percent.

B17.  If part of my wastewater emissions are greater than 10 tons per year (eg., pond
      emissions), can I exclude the rest of the wastewater emissions, such as those
      from the collection system, from my early reductions source definition?  If so,
      what are the implications?

            It is possible to identify part of the wastewater system as  an early
            reductions source. However, the part not included in the  early
            reductions source will be subject to H2(d) standards. In addition,
            reductions from a wastewater system will most likely be related to
            reductions at the point of generation of the wastewater. It is
            anticipated that the wastewater portion of the 112(d) standard
            covering the chemical industry  will define "source" for wastewater
            systems as the point of generation. Therefore, including individual
            wastewater components as part of an early reductions source will
            probably not result in a compliance extension for the entire
            wastewater system unless reductions are demonstrated at the
            point of generation.

B18.  Is there a de minimis level of a HAP in a source that dues not have to  be
      measured? (Example: in the distillation of methyl methacrylate [MAA], 99.99%
      of emissions are probably MMA, but hydroquinone is used as an inhibitor at 10
      to 100 ppmw and it is not volatile. Would I have to measure for hydroquinone?)

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            There is no established de minimis level for measurement
            of HAP. All HAP emissions must be accounted for if they
            are expected or known to be emitted.
            If calculations based on engineering principles, emission factors, or
            material balances can be used to show that the mass rate of the
            hydroquinone is insignificant compared to the total rate of HAP emissions
            from the source, then source testing for hydroquinone is not required.

B19.  Must all HAP be included in the determination of 90(95) percent reduction (i.e.,
      can you single out a portion of the HAP at a given source)?  For example, a
      source will require two control technologies to reduce mercury, toluene, and
      formaldehyde emissions. The company wants to install the 112(d) controls for
      mercury but reduce early the toluene and formaldehyde and get an extension
      for the toluene and formaldehyde 112(d) standards. Is this possible, or must
      the reduction be 90 percent actual weighted average for all HAP at the source?

            A 90(95) percent  reduction must be obtained counting all HAP
            emitted by the early reductions source, but you may be able to
            define the early reductions source such that it does not include the
            mercury emission points.

B20.  If an entire facility is included in the early reductions definition of source or
      sources,  does the early  reductions permit, in effect, become the HAP "Title V
      permit for the facility? [BASE YEAR]

            Yes, the Early Reductions Program is administered through the Title V
            permitting program. A permit issued for an early reductions source is,
            therefore, a Title V permit.  The early reductions permit application must
            include all requirements applicable to the early reductions source such as
            those from other sections of the Clean Air Act.

            An exception to this is that if the State does not have an approved Title
            V permitting program and the EPA Regional Office, therefore, is the
            permitting authority which will receive the early reductions permit
            application, then the owner/operator may submit a  permit application just
            for the early reductions demonstration. In this case, the permit
            application for other Clean Air Act requirements would be submitted later
            to the State, after approval of the State's permitting program under Title
            V.
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                     SECTION C - BASE YEAR EMISSIONS
C1.   Must the same base year be used for all emission points within a source?

            Yes, the base year must be the same for all emission
            points within a defined source.  However, test data for
            different years can be used to support emission levels. For
            example, if test data for various emission points within the
            source are availaole from different years, the applicant may
            be able to use the data to establish emissions for a single
            base year, if the applicant can show that the data also
            represent emission levels for the base year, or make
            adjustments to the data (such as for production rate
            differences between the test year and the base year) so
            that it represents base year conditions.

C2.   Are Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) submissions acceptable as base year
      emissions?

            In general, TRI data alone are not sufficient to support base
            year emissions.  The early reductions rule requires more
            rigorous support for emissions data than Is required by TRI.
            If the data submitted to TRI has supporting data that meets
            all the requirements of the'Early Reductions Program, then
            it is acceptable, as long as the supporting data is provided
            in the early reductions submittal.

C3.   Do all emissions within permit levels qualify as not artificially or substantially
      higher emissions?

            No. The source owner/operator must provide actual data
            demonstrating that the base year emissions were not
            artificially high.  Permit levels are maximum limits and often
            do not reflect actual emissions.

C4.   What is the base year if the source is  constructed and begins operation just
      prior to proposal of a 112(d) standard?

            The Early  Reductions Program  was not intended for
            sources that are built just prior to proposal of an applicable
             112(d) standard and in most cases it will not be possible for
            such sources to participate.  First, the regulations require
            that actual and verifiable  base year emissions be

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C8.   How do you measure base year emissions if you are currently in a startup
      mode and will not have a full year of operation until 1992?

            It would be difficult to use 1991 as a base year because emissions from
            the startup period would probably not be representative of a full year of
            operation.  In this situation, 1992 would have to be the base year.

C9.   Can emission reductions for emissions not in compliance with permit levels be
      credited toward the 90(95) percent reduction?  For example, in 1987, a facility
      submitted data to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) based on existing permits
      and calculations. In 1988, the measured emissions were higher than those
      allowed by the permit.  In 1988-89, the facility paid penalties for higher
      emissions, installed equipment and lowered emissions. Can this reduction be
      counted toward the Early Reductions Program?

            No, if an emission is considered, routine, it must be in compliance with all
            applicable regulations to be acceptable as a base year emission.
            Emissions in excess of permitted levels cannot be credited toward early
            reductions.  However, the amount of reduction below original permitted
            levels can be counted.

 C10. How will non-routine or upset emissions such as safety releases or start-
      up/shutdown emissions be considered in the base year and post-reduction
      rate?

            The Early Reductions Program is for routine HAP emissions.  The
            definition of routine does not include emissions associated with a
            malfunction, including startup and shutdown emissions.  If
            startup/shutdowns are regularly scheduled during the year such as for
            routine maintenance, then these emissions could be included. States
            and EPA will work with facilities on a case-by-case basis on classifying
            emissions.
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011.  Should accidental releases be included in base year and post-reduction
      emissions or only routine emissions?

            The intent of the Early Reductions Program is to reduce
            routine HAP emissions from sources. The definition of
            actual emissions states that it "does not include excess
            emissions from a malfunction."  Base year and post-
            reduction emissions that include "abnormally  high emissions
            such  as could be caused by equipment malfunctions,
            accidents,..." are considered artificially or substantially
            greater emissions and are not acceptable for the Early
            Reductions Program.  There are some situations where
            standards have been  written for what may be considered
            accidental releases. If malfunctions are preventable, it may
            be possible to consider them  not accidental.  The State and
            EPA  will work with facilities on a case-by-case basis if there
            is some question as to whether a particular emission is
            considered accidental or routine. The facility must keep in
            mind that if an emission is considered routine it must be in
            compliance with all applicable regulations to be acceptable
            as a  base year emission.

 C12.  The Early Reductions Program  indicates that emissions exceeding permitted
       limits are not to be included in base year emissions. What about a situation
       where emission points in a plant are presently not subject to any regulatory
       requirements?  Can these be included in  the base year for early reductions?

            Yes,  as long as the emissions are  actual and verifiable, can be
            satisfactorily documented, and are within all regulatory
            requirements that are applicable to those emission points.

 C13.  Prior to expanding our plant, we took measures to significantly reduce
       emissions.  Expansion of the plant resulted in a new operating permit. Can we
       still take credit for the emission reductions we achieved prior to being issued
       the new operating permit?

            Yes.  To qualify for a compliance extension a source must
            demonstrate that it has reduced HAP emissions by 90
            (95) percent from base year emission levels. Therefore,  credit will
            be given  for the control measures taken before plant expansion,
            as long as these reductions were achieved after the chosen base
            year.  It should be noted that any emission increases resulting
            from expansion must be  included in the post-reduction emission.

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C14.  To be acceptable, do the base year emissions (1967 or later) have to have
      been submitted on a State inventory?

            No.  Base year emissions will be accepted on the merit of
            supporting information submitted.

C15.  A facility is permitted to emit up to 100 tons/year of a HAP.  However, from
      1987 through 1991 the facility has been operating at 50 percent of capacity, or
      50 tons/year. The 50 tons has been reported in the TRI. Is the base year for
      the early reductions production program 100 or 50 tons?

            Base year emissions for the Early Reductions Program are based on
            actual; not permitted levels of emissions.  If the 50 tons/year can be
            demonstrated according to the criteria in the regulation and is  not
            artificially or substantially higher than emissions in other years, the base
            year would be 50 tons/year, not 100.

C16.  Can more than one  base year be used for two or more sources on the same
      site using the enforceable commitment approach? For example, In 1987 only a
      portion of the plant was operating and a couple of years later, the rest of the
      plant started up.

            For a single source, only one base year may be used.  Facilities
            can define more than one source, and use a different base year
            for each specific source.

C17.  May an emission source that was not previously documented be included  in
      base year data?

            Yes.  Base year emissions will be accepted on the merit of
            supporting information submitted.

C18.  What if volatile organic compound (VOC) data are on file with the
      Administrator? Can it be used to establish a 1985 or 1986 base year?

            No, the information must be specifically for HAP emitted by the
            source, not VOC, in order to qualify a source to use 1985 or 1986
            as a base year.

C19.  If you have no test data, what are the chances of your early commitment being
      approved?

            Base year and post-reduction emissions must be  actual and
            verifiable.  The  program rules, as proposed, establish the

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            presumption that source test data are the best estimates for
            emissions.  However, testing may not be required in a number of
            circumstances,  it depends on the character of the emission points
            included in the defined source. The EPA recognizes that source
            testing is not always the best method for establishing base year
            emissions.  Specific situations for which calculations may be
            accepted in lieu of testing are provided in the proposed rule.

C20.  Can an existing State permit program (not yet under Title V) be  used to
      document prior emission reductions?

            If emission reductions have been properly documented,
            they could  be acceptable for the Early Reductions Program.
            The documentation required of a source  under the Early
            Reductions Program is the same regardless of whether the
            source's emissions are covered in a State permit.  All
            reductions  must be actual and verifiable, and are subject  to
            the review  process, including public review.

C21.  What action needs to be taken if the base year emissions data conflict with
      data previously submitted to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)?

            The Early Reductions Program requires more rigorous
            support for base year emissions than is required by TRI.  It
            is possible that the process of more rigorously determining
            emission data will result in emissions data different from
            what was reported to  TRI.  In most instances, it will not be
            possible for the reviewing agency to. compare these data
            because TRI data is reported for the entire facility, whereas
            the early reductions application will likely include only a
             portion of the facility.  If the facility realizes that emissions
            are different than those  reported under TRI, the facility
             should submit a modification to the TRI data.

C22.  If the base year chosen has one-half year of reductions on a point source, can
       the "full year" uncontrolled amount be used as a base?

             The actual emissions in the base year must be used.  If
             half the year represents control, that must be used. A
             source cannot prorate uncontrolled emissions from part of a
             year to the entire base year unless that represents actual
             emissions.
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C23.  If data for 1985 were submitted to EPA In response to a request under section
      114 of the Clean Air Act, and later test data showed emissions to be greater
      than were previously estimated, can the test data be used in lieu of the 114
      data to establish 1985 as a base year?

            No, only data submitted as part of the 114 request can be
            used to establish 1985 as a base year. If the data in the
            114 response has been superseded by later data, then
            1985 could not be used as the base year.

C24.  A State Air Permit in 1987 stated point source emissions of:

      Toluene -10 TRY
      Acetone - 8 TPY

      Source test measurements in 1988 revealed that actual emissions were:

      Toluene = 25 TPY
      Acetone » 4 TPY
      MeOH o 100 TPY

      Controls then were added to bring emissions to:

      Toluene » 10 TPY (-15)
      Acetone-3 TPY (-1)
      MeOH . 2 TPY (-98)

      Can 1988 be claimed as the base year and the 114 TPY reduction claimed as
      part of 90% reduction?

             The owner or operator has the freedom to choose 1987 or any
             later year as the base year. Therefore, 1988 can be chosen as
             the base year.  Additional supporting information is required to
             determine whether or not all of the 114 TPY reduction could count
             under the Early Reductions Program. In  addition to being actual
             and verifiable, the base year emissions must reflect compliance
             with all existing regulatory requirements.  If the actual emissions
             measured in 1988 were within permitted levels and in compliance
             with all state and local requirements, then it is possible that the
             entire 114 TPY reduction will Qualify.  If, however, the actual
             emissions in 1988 exceeded regulatory requirements, any
             emissions in excess of permitted levels cannot be counted as
             1988 base year emissions.
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            It is also worth noting that the source is not limited to choosing
            1988 as the base year simply because the emission
            measurements were conducted in 1988.  The 1988 data could be
            used to extrapolate back to 1987, allowing for changes in
            production and other factors that affect emissions.

C25.  Reference has been made to controlling continuous releases. Can controls
      placed on start-up emissions be counted toward early reductions?

      Example: A refinery has an incinerator to control emissions. However during
      start-ups, emissions are vented through a water scrubber because start-ups
      have a large volume of emissions unsuitable for the current incinerator.

             Yes, if the emissions are considered routine and can be
             documented, then reductions in these emissions can be
             credited.

C26.  Do base year emissions submitted for early approval need to be
      resubmitted during application? [PERMITS]

             The complete Title V permit application will include base
             year and post-reduction emission estimates. Therefore, the
             permit application for early reductions should either contain
             another copy of the previously submitted enforceable
             commitment (or base year) or make reference to the
             previously submitted enforceable commitment or base year
             already on file at the permitting authority's office.

C27.  How do you evaluate "actual emissions" for a production facility which produces
      two or three different products?  Production time per year for each product
      depends upon market demand and could vary from no  production of a "product"
      to year-long production of another. How do I participate and maintain
      operational flexibility on product mix?

             Under the Early Reductions Program you are required to establish
             "actual and verifiable" base year emissions that are  not "artificially
             or substantially" greater than other years before  control is
             employed.  Within these parameters it  is possible to establish
             base year and post-reduction emissions even for sources that
             have a variable nature. Nonetheless, once a source's base year
             emissions are established, the source  must  achieve and maintain
             a 90(95) percent reduction to qualify for a compliance extension.
             This effectively places a cap on a sources's post-reduction
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            emissions until a compliance extension expires, which may in turn
            restrict a highly-variable source's production flexibility.

C28.  If an entire facility is included in the early reductions definition of source or
      sources, does the early reductions permit, in effect, become the HAP Title V"
      permit for the facility? [SOURCE]

            Yes, the Early Reductions Program is administered through the Title V
            permitting program. A permit issued for an early reductions source is,
            therefore, a Title V permit. The early reduction permit application must
            include all requirements applicable to the early reductions source such as
            those from other sections of the Clean Air Act.
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            An exception to this is that if the State does not have an approved Title
            V permitting program and the EPA Regional Office, therefore, is the
            permitting authority which will receive the early reductions permit
            application, then the owner/operator may submit a permit application just
            for the early reductions demonstration.  In this case, the permit
            application for other Clean Air Act requirements would be submitted later
            to the State, after approval of the State's permitting program under Title
            V.

 C29.  Is submittal of unacceptable base year emission data the only basis for denying
       an enforceable commitment? [EC]

            No. However, the base year emission data are the primary
            basis for denial or acceptance.  In addition to acceptable
            base year data, the enforceable commitment must satisfy
            all of the requirements listed under §63.75 of the regulation.
            This includes a signed commitment that satisfies the
            requirements  and also a general control plan. The base
            year emissions are the most critical data provided. Hence,
            most denials will be based on some deficiency in
            establishing base year emissions.

 C30.  In determining base year emissions, must all wastewater streams be accounted
       for?

            Wastewater streams must only be accounted for if the
            source defined for the Early Reductions Program includes
            the wastewater system. (Also see answer to B17)

 C31.  What methods are available for quantifying emissions from wastewater systems
       in determining base  year emissions?

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Wastewater emissions are very difficult to measure directly.  The
emission estimating document (Procedures for Establishing
Emissions for Early Reduction Compliance Extensions, EPA-
450/3-91-0123, July, 1991) describes some acceptable
approaches for estimating emissions from wastewater.
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   SPECIFIC QUESTIONS & ANSWERS PERTAINING TO EQUIPMENT LEAKS
C32.  Can equipment leak emissions be included in an early reductions "source?'

            Yes, as long as equipment leaks for an entire process unit (or multiple
            entire process units) are included.  A process unit consists of all
            equipment from the feedstock storage tanks through end product
            disposition.  Equipment leaks from part of a process unit cannot be
            included.

C33.  If some of the emission points from a process unit are included in the source
      definition submitted to the Early Reductions Program, do the associated
      equipment leak emissions for the process unit also have to be included in the
      source definition?

            No, equipment leak emissions need not be included in the source
            definition.  If they are included, then the equipment leak emissions from
            the entire process unit must be included.

C34.  If my source is subject to an existing equipment leak NESHAP (prior to the
      Clean Air Act Amendments) and will be subject to the negotiated rulemaking for
      equipment leaks to be proposed in the near future, can I use the Early
      Reductions Program to get out of both requirements?

            No. You cannot get out of complying with existing regulations
            promulgated under the Clean Air Act (e.g., benzene and vinyl
            chloride NESHAP). However, reductions made after 1987 to
            comply with regulations under section 112 do qualify as early
            reductions, and can be used to obtain a six-year compliance
            extension from future 112(d) standards, including the negotiated
            rulemaking as long as the equipment leak emissions are
            acceptably documented.

C35.  If my source includes equipment leaks and I achieve 90% reduction, does that
      mean that the source does not have to comply with the forthcoming negotiated
      regulation for equipments leaks to be proposed with the SOCMI Hazardous
      Organic NESHAP?

            Yes, provided acceptable emission estimates are made for
            the emissions from equipment leaks and that the base year
            emissions for the source meet the significance threshold in
            the source definition.

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C36.  If a process is shut down, can emission reduction" from equipment leaks be
      credited toward the 90(95) percent reduction eve.i if the equipment leak
      emission points are not included in the defined early redjctions source?

            No. Any emission reductions must occur within the source as defined by
            the applicant.

C37.  If the regulatory negotiation will be MACT for equipment leaks, doesn't the
      proposal date, of the regulatory negotiation set the deadline for sending in an
      early reductions enforceable commitment date?
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            Not for all enforceable commitments. This deadline varies according to
            the proposal date of the standard applicable to a source.  The proposed
            standard resulting from the regulatory negotiation for equipment leaks will
            be published as part of the Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON)
            proposal. If a source is covered by the HON, then the enforceable
            commitment must be  submitted prior to the HON proposal.

C38.  Can a mass balance approach be used to estimate emissions from all emission
      points in a process unit, even if the process unit contains equipment leaks?

            In some cases, a mass balance approach may be as good
            or better than actual emissions testing.  In this situation, a
            mass balance must account for emissions from each
            emission point, and the method for calculating the
            emissions from equipment leaks must be as good or better
            than the leak/no leak method described in the procedures
            document ("Procedures for Establishing Emissions for Early
            Reduction Compliance Extensions, EPA-450/3-91-012a,
            July 1991).  The burden of proving the validity and
            acceptability of the emissions estimates will be on the
            owner/operator submitting the enforceable commitment or
            permit application.
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    SPECIFIC QUESTIONS & ANSWERS PERTAINING TO TEST METHODS &
                                PROCEDURES
C39.  If test methods used to establish emission reductions become obsolete (i.e. a
      more sensitive test becomes available), will facilities have to re-test and
      subsequently achieve more reductions as a result of the new test's sensitivity?

            No, once data are accepted using test methods currently
            available, the data will be good for the duration of the
            facility's participation in the Early Reductions Program.

C40.  What will be an acceptable validation for tank emissions?

            The accepted technique for establishing HAP emissions from tanks is a
            computation technique prescribed in the procedures document. These
            techniques are based on AP-42 with some additional information from
            recent studies.

C41.  What would be an acceptable method of estimating base year emissions from a
      laboratory hood?

            Emissions from a laboratory hood most likely will be small and
            intermittent and therefore not easily source tested.  In  most cases an
            engineering estimate based on the operation being performed and the
            types of chemicals involved will be acceptable.

C42.  If a waste stream condenses after cooling, but the control systems treat the
      waste stream while  it is in the vapor phase, which reduction requirement must
      be met - 90 or 95 percent?

            Determination of the percent reduction required primarily is based on the
            stream characteristics at the point of discharge to the atmosphere, which
            also will determine the type of control required. If the  stream is gaseous
            at the point of discharge, then the required reduction is SO percent.  If
            the discharge is paniculate, 95 percent must be achieved.
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C43.  Wastewater emission estimates per the procedures document talks about
      "potential emissions." This is not actual and verifiable emissions.  Is modeling
      using the Surface Impoundment Modeling System (SIMS) acceptable for
      "wastewater pond" actual and verifiable emissions?

            The language in the procedures document is being revised and
            expanded to address how SIMS and CHEMDAT7 can be used to
            establish actual HAP emissions.

C44.  Transfer operation (loading/unloading) emissions equations in AP-42 are based
      on bulk gasoline dispensing/tank filling. Are these  acceptable for HAP?

            Yes. Although the equations were developed based on gasoline
            loading operations, the equations require the material vapor
            pressure as an input.  By using the vapor pressure of the HAP
            material being loaded, h'PA feels that these  equations are
            appropriate for HAP as well as gasoline.

C45.  Are bagging factors acceptable for base year calculations?

            Yes, as long as the protocols outlined in "Protocols  for Generating
            Unit-Specific Emission Estimates for Equipment Leaks  of VOC and
            VHAP" (EPA-450/3-88-010, October 1988) are  followed.

C46.  What are the testing requirements for emission points from batch processes?

             Due to the unique characteristics of a batch process,
            engineering calculations or material balances may be the
             most accurate and preferred method for establishing
            emissions and emission reductions. It will be the
             responsibility of the owner/operator submitting the data to
             demonstrate the accuracy and validity of all calculations.
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                             SECTION D - TIMING
01.   What are the major criteria to consider when choosing between the route of
      permit application or the route of enforceable commitment to participate in the
      Early Reductions Program?

            The timing of the proposal of an applicable 112(d) standard and whether
            the emission reductions have already occurred are the most important
            factors in deciding between a permit application or an enforceable
            commitment.  Only if the 112{d) standard is proposed prior to January 1,
            1994, may a source submit an enforceable commitment.  Submission of
            an enforceable commitment allows a source until January 1,1994 to
            achieve the 90(95) percent reductions and allows a source to submit a
            permit application as late as December 1,1993. A source can also
            rescind the commitment  by December 1,1993, without penalty.  When
            submitting a permit application without an enforceable commitment, the
            90(95) percent reductions must have been achieved  prior to proposal of
            the regulation, the application must also be submitted by the proposal
            date of the earliest applicable 112(d) standard or 120 days  subsequent
            to the approval of the Part 70 or Part 71 regulations  and once a permit is
            submitted, it may be more difficult to withdraw. In general,  for the early
            standards the enforceable commitment route will allow the source more
            time and flexibility to participate in  the Early Reductions Program.

 D2.   What enforcement action will be taken if an early reductions permit application
       is denied?

            If an early reductions permit application is denied, no enforcement action
            will be taken.  The source will have to meet any applicable  112(d)
            standard according to the compliance schedule. However,  if an
            owner/operator makes an enforceable commitment for sources within
            their facility, the  commitments are subject to enforceable action  if they
            are not achieved by January 1,1994, or rescinded by December 1,
            1993. If an enforceable commitment is rescinded, no enforcement action
            will be taken.

 03.   At the end of the six-year compliance extension, does the source  have to
            continue to comply with the alternative  emission limitation for emission
       points not covered by the H2(d) standard?

            Nothing in the Early Reductions Program requires continued
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            six-year compliance extension.  States, however, may
            choose to continue this requirement when issuing the
            renewal permit.

04.   If a 90(95) percent reduction is achieved prior to MACT proposal but there is no
      State Title V permit program, what must be done and by when to participate in
      the Early Reductions Program?

            Generally, a facility that has achieved early reductions prior to proposal
            of an applicable standard must also submit a permit application to the
            permitting authority prior to proposal of the standard. However, if
            permitting regulations or the State permitting program is not in place, the
            applicant should wait to file a permit application but must submit an
            application within  120 days after promulgation of Part 71 (Federal
            permitting) regulations or 120 days after the State obtains approval of a
            Title V permitting  program, whichever occurs first. Prior to approval of
            the State Title V program, the EPA Regional Office will be the permitting
            authority.

 05.  What happens to a company that signs up for early reduction, and then finds
      out it cannot meet the reductions?

            Companies that submit an enforceable commitment may
            rescind the commitment by December 1,1993, without
            penalty if the company cannot achieve tho necessary
            reductions. Facilities that submit a permit application that is
            disapproved will simply meet the H2(d) standard according
            to the compliance schedule.

 06.   If an enforceable commitment is made based on calculations and the basis Is
       rejected, can testing be  done after the proposal date of an applicable 112(d)
       standard?

            Yes. For an enforceable commitment, the applicant may submit
            additional data, including test data, in response to adverse comments by
            the reviewing agency.
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D7,   Can the six-year extension be rescinded?  For example, will the extension be
      rescinded in the case where a facility achieves the necessary 90(95) percent
      reduction, but future plant expansion causes additional emissions of HAP so
      that the facility no longer achieves the 90(95) percent reduction?
      (EXPANSIONS]

            If a facility increases emissions of HAP at a portion of the plant that is
            included in the source definition, then compensating reductions would
            have to be made so that the 90(95) percent overall emission reduction is
            maintained and In order to stay in the Early Reductions Program.  The
            six-year extension would not be rescinded but the source could be
            subject to penalties until the source reduced emissions by the necessary
            quantities to comply with the permit requirements or the source complied
            with  all applicable section I12(d) standards.  If the increases in HAP
            emissions occur at the facility but not from emission points included as
            part  of the  source that has been granted a six-year extension, the
            emissions increase will not affect the Early Reductions Program.

D8.   Does participation in the Early Reductions Program delay the timing of residual
      risk regulation?

            No.  Participation In the Early Reductions Program has no Impact
            on the compliance date for residual risk regulations.

09.   When will there be public comment/public review for early reductions? [AOMIN]

            Public review will take place at two points in the Early  Reductions
            Program. First, the public will have a chance to review enforceable
            commitments and base year emissions that are submitted for early
            review. Second, there will be a public comment period for permit
            applications.

010. What are the components of public review? [ADMIN]

            With respect to enforceable commitments, the components of
            public review are outlined under section 63.76 of the proposed
             rule. For permit applications, including the demonstration of early
            reductions, the components of public review are outlined in the
            permit regulations.

             In summary, the components of public review of enforceable
            commitments are as follows. Once EPA has determined that the
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           aggregate base year emissions will be published by advertisement
           in the area affected. The advertisement will explain that the base
           year emissions are being proposed for approval and note the
           availability of additional nonconfidential information contained in
           the enforceable commitment.  A 30 day public comment period will
           be provided, with an opportunity to extend It to 60 days and/or
           hold a public hearing upon request by an interested party.  In the
           event that adverse comments are received, the reviewing agency
           has the authority to determine which, if any, public comments
           need to be addressed for the base year emissions to be
           approved.  For those comments that need to be addressed, the
           Agency will work with the applicant to make revisions.

D11.  Does the submittal date refer to the date the submittal is postmarked or to the
      date it is received by EPA? [ADMINl

           The submitta! date refers to the date the submittal is
           postmarked.

012.  Does the proposal date refer to the date  a proposed regulation is signed by the
      Administrator or to the date it is published in the Federal Register? [ADMIN]

           The proposal date refers to the date the rule is published in
           the Federal Register.
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                 SECTION E - ENFORCEABLE COMMITMENTS
El.   Suppose I make an enforceable commitment, get 90 percent reduction, and
      obtain a compliance extension. If an applicable 112(d) standard is proposed
      that requires 98 percent reduction, do I have to reduce by 98 percent the 10
      percent of emissions that I did not reduce when the compliance extension
      expires? [MACT]

            No, 112(d) standards will be numerical limits, work practices, or
            equipment standards, that reflect the maximum achievable control
            relative to uncontrolled conditions.

E2.   If an applicable 112(d) standard turns out to be less than 90 percent control,
      can the source rescind its enforceable commitment?

            A source may rescind any enforceable commitment prior to
            December 1,1993, for any reason without penalty. After
            this date, the facility must comply with its commitment.

E3.   If several sources are combined in one enforceable commitment letter for early
      reductions and one of the sources cannot meet the commitment, can the
      commitment for one source be rescinded?

            Although only one letter is submitted, each defined source, in effect,
            would be treated as a separate application. The owner/operator may
            rescind the commitment for one source, leaving the commitments on the
            other sources intact.

E4.   What are the penalties for not meeting enforceable commitments?

            Sources have until December 1,1993, to rescind an
            enforceable commitment. If a commitment Is not rescinded
            by that date, the source must be In compliance with the
            alternative emission limitation by January 1,1994, or be
            subject to penalties.  Penalties will depend on the extent of
            the violation and  other factors.  Consideration will be given
            to companies that make a good faith effort and fail.

E5.   If the 30 and 60 day review guidelines for enforceable commitments are not
      rigid, then are the schedules for revisions and submittal by the applicant also
      not rigid?
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            The submitter generally has 90 days to respond when notified of a need
            for additional information or revisions.  Additional time to complete
            revisions would be granted by the EPA Regional Office, if requested by
            the submitter. It Is important to note that if no response by the submitter
            is received within 90 days, the submittal is considered withdrawn and a
            letter will be sent to the submitter by EPA informing them that the source
            is no longer eligible for the Early Reductions Program.

E6.   If a source fails to meet an enforceable commitment, how long is it subject to
      penalties?

            The source is subject to penalties until it achieves 90(95)
            percent reduction or meets all applicable 112(d) standards.
            If the source has made a good faith effort to achieve the
            enforceable commitment and/or the emission reduction
            meets what has been proposed as the 112(d) standard,
            such efforts will be taken into consideration in establishing
            penalties.

E7.   Is submittal of unacceptable base year emission data the only basis for denying
      an enforceable commitment? {BASE YEAR]

            No.  However, the base year emission data are the primary
            basis for denial or acceptance.  In addition to acceptable
            base year data, the  enforceable commitment must satisfy
            all of the requirements listed under §63.75 of the regulation.
            This includes a signed commitment that satisfies the
            requirements and also a general control plan. The base
            year emissions are the most critical data provided.  Hence,
            most denials will be based on some deficiency in
            establishing base year emissions.

E8.   If, during the review of an enforceable commitment  submittal, EPA and the
      facility cannot agree on base year emissions for an  emission point(s) which is
      one of many emission points in the source definition for purposes of the Early
      Reduction Program, can the facility remove the emission point(s) from the
      definition of source?  [BASE YEAR]

            Yes, the source is allowed to amend the commitment to take into
            account evaluation decisions made by the reviewing authority.
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SECTION F . STATE INVOLVEMENT WITH THE EARLY REDUCTIONS PROGRAM
F1.   What happens if the source is granted an alternative emission limitation in a
      permit issued by the EPA Regional Office and the State later attempts to
      require greater than 90 (95) percent reduction, when it receives permitting
      approval under Title V? [PERMITS]

            Once an alternative emission limitation is granted in a Title V permit by
            the EPA or a State Agency under the Early Reductions Program, it
            remains in effect for the entire six-year compliance extension period.
            Under this program, neither the State nor EPA can revoke the  permit or
            require an alternative emission limitation more stringent than that already
            approved by the permitting agency, until the end of the six-year period.
            However, the six-year extension applies only to 112(d) standards and
            does not necessarily exempt a source from compliance with any other
            regulations (e.g., State air toxics  regulations).

F2.   If a company participates in the Early Reductions Program, won't the company
      be penalized if the  State comes out with more stringent requirements for
      control?

            Possibly; the company should keep close contact with the State
            agency and  be aware of their actions regarding control of HAP.

F3.   A source makes an acceptable enforceable commitment to the  EPA but later
      submits the permit  application to the State because It has an approved Title V
      permitting program. Can the State require greater than 90(95) percent reduction
      as a condition of granting the permit? [PERMITS]

            Once a State has an approved permitting program under
           • Title V, a State may require greater than 90 (95) percent
            reduction under the Early Reductions Program as a
            condition of  granting the compliance extension. In concept,
            a source owner or operator could make-a commitment to
            reduce HAP emissions by 90(95) percent and later have
            the State require a greater than 90(95) percent reduction.
            However, the program implementation process should
            minimize or  eliminate this situation. The company should
            know prior to making the commitment if the State will
            require more than 90(95) percent reduction.

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            Regional Offices, and EPA Headquarters. The State will
            receive a copy of the enforceable commitment at the same
            time as the EPA Region and will review the enforceable
            commitment concurrent with EPA review. The EPA
            Regional Offico will discuss the commitment with the State
            early in the review process and State comments on the
            enforceable commitment will be solicited by the EPA
            Region.

F4.   Can States grant extensions for less than six years?

            No.  The provision in Section 112(i)(5)(A) states that,
            "Nothing in this paragraph shall preclude a State from
            requiring reductions in excess of those specified in this
            subparagraph as a condition of granting the extension...".
            The provision allows for States to require greater reduction
            (e.g., greater than 90 or 95 percent) of HAP emissions, but
            does not allow the State to restrict the extension to less
            than six years.

F5.   If a source is granted a compliance extension and is issued a permit according
      to the Part 71 regulations,  when the permit expires after five years, may the
      State reviewing the application require BACT (95 percent or higher) when there
      is still one year left on the  extension? [PERMITS]

            If a compliance extension is granted, the extension will last for six
            years beyond the normal  112(d) compliance date. The program
            cannot shield against BACT standards the State may impose
            under other provisions of the Clean Air Act or other State
            regulations.

F6.   In what ways can States prevent participation in the Early Reductions Program?

            States may not prevent the participation of any source in the Early
            Reductions Program.  However, sources making early reductions also
            must meet applicable State regulations as well.
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F7,   If a source obtains a compliance extension under the Early Reductions
      Program, may the States require additional reductions from the source to help
      with ozone attainment under Title I? [EARLY REDUCTIONS]

            Yes, States have the right to impose additional
            requirements needed to meet Title I mandates for attaining
            ambient air quality standards. The EPA plans to issue a
            policy statement upon promulgation of the early reductions
            rule that will discuss the interaction of Title I requirements
            with the Early Reductions Program.  The intent of the policy
            will be to minimize the adverse effects of overlapping
            requirements while preserving the goals of Early Reductions
            and Title I.

F8.   If an early reductions permit application is submitted to EPA and accepted, but
      denied by the State, Is there a problem?

            The permit application will be subject to only one level of review.  The
            application will be reviewed by either the EPA or the State, depending on
            who has responsibility for review and approval of applications in a given
            State.  Therefore, the application can only be denied or approved by one
            permitting authority.  However, States are responsible for enforcing their
            own VOC and/or air toxics requirements.  Facilities interested in
            participating in the Early Reductions Program should coordinate their
            actions with State agencies.

F9.   What is the schedule for delegation of the Early Reductions Program to the
      State?

            Delegation criteria will be available by the time the early reductions rule
            is promulgated so that a State may receive  delegation authority prior to
            approval of a Title V permitting program.

F10.  Under what circumstances will States handle enforceable commitments?

            Under two circumstances, States will handle enforceable
            commitments. First, if a State permitting program is
            approved during the time enforceable commitments still are
            being made (theoretically, until December 31,1993), then
            the State would be the permitting authority and would
            handle any enforceable commitments.  Second, any State
            delegated authority to review submittals under the Early
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            Reductions Program prior to obtaining permitting program
            approval also would handle the commitments.

F11.  Will States be given funding to cover their time and effort in reviewing early
      reductions applications? [PERMITS]

            Permit applications for the Early Reductions Program will be submitted
            according to Part 70 regulations just as any other Title V permit.  The
            applicant, therefore, will be required to pay fees for the Title V permit
            application.  A sufficient fee system will be established by the State to
            cover the time and effort involved in reviewing early reductions permit
            applications.

F12.  The Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management(NESCAUM) has
      said they don't want to  participate in  the Early Reductions Program. Does that
      preclude participation for sources within those States?

            The EPA is working toward for full acceptance  of the Early
            Reductions Program by all States and is working with NESCAUM
            States to mitigate differing viewpoints on program implementation.
            State support and Involvement is critical to success of the
            program.  For this reason, it is important for applicants to
            coordinate their early reductions activities with their State agency.

F13.   If we need to obtain a Construction Permit from the Texas Air Control Board
       (TACB), will BACT review force us to do other extra things that we had not
       planned to do for the early reductions commitment?

            It is possible that State requirements may mean that a source
            must do things above and beyond what is required to qualify for
            an  extension under the Early Reductions Program. For this
            reason, EPA encourages sources to contact the State prior to
            making commitments to ascertain what other requirements  must
            be  met.  Participation in the Early Reductions Program does not
            shield a source from  any other State regulations.

F14.   At present, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ)
       proposes  to exempt ammonia from MACT controls provided the modeled fence
       tine concentrations are less than 1/42 of the threshold limit value (TLV).  If EPA
       adds ammonia to the list of HAP, will they honor LDEQ guidelines for MACT on
       ammonia?

            Both  Federal and State requirements will need to be met.
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                            SECTION G - PERMITS
G1.   II a source obtained a compliance extension through an approved permit and,
      due to revisions of the hazardous air pollutant list, one of the pollutants emitted
      by the source is now considered a HAP and the source would no longer qualify
      for the Early Reductions Program, what happens to the existing permit?

            The EPA is considering two approaches to deal with this situation.  The
            first would allow the source to be "grandfathered" and no action would be
            taken on the existing permit.  The second would be to give the source
            some period of time to make additional reductions so that the source
            achieves 90(95) percent reduction for the new HAP.

G2.   If a source is granted a compliance extension and is issued a permit according
      to the Part 71 regulations, when the permit expires after five years, may the
      State reviewing the application require 8ACT (95 percent or higher) when there
      is still one year left on the extension? [STATES]

            If a compliance extension is granted, the extension will last for six
            years beyond the normal 112(d) compliance date. The program
            cannot shield against BACT standards the State may impose
            under other provisions of the Clean Air Act or other State
            regulations.

G3.   May sources whose application for an extension under the Early Reductions
      Program is denied apply for a compliance extension under Section 112(i)(3)(B)
      of the Clean Air Act Amendments (this section of the Act allows for a one year
      extension if the time  is needed to install controls)? [MACT]

            Yes.  The early reductions rule states that facilities not
            meeting requirements of the  Early Reductions Program
            must comply with the requirements of an applicable 112(d)
            standard.  In complying  with a 112(d) standard, the facility
            may apply for an  extension under Section  112(i)(3)(B). The
            facility is treated as if it had never applied  for the Early
            Reductions Program.

G4.   Will States be given funding to cover their time and effort in reviewing early
      reductions applications? [STATES]

            Permit applications for the Early Reductions Program will be submitted
            according to Part 70 regulations just as any other Title V permit. The
            applicant, therefore, will be required to  pay fees for the Title V permit

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            application.  A sufficient fee system will be established by the State to
            cover the time and effort involved in reviewing early reductions permit
            applications.

G5.   Oo base year emissions submitted for early approval need to be
      resubmitted during application? [BASE YEAR]

            The complete Title V permit application will include base
            year and post-reduction emission estimates. Therefore, the
            permit application for early reductions should either contain
            another copy of the previously submitted enforceable
            commitment (or base year) or make reference to the
            previously submitted enforceable commitment or base year
            already on file at the permitting authority's office.

G6.   What happens if the source is granted an alternative emission limitation in a
      permit issued by the EPA Regional Office and the State later attempts to
      require greater than 90 (95) percent  reduction, when it receives permitting
      approval under Title V? [STATES]

            Once an alternative emission  limitation is granted in a Title
            V permit by the EPA or a State Agency under the Early
            Reductions Program, it remains in effect for the entire six-
            year compliance extension period.  Under this program,
            neither the State nor EPA can revoke the permit or require
            an alternative emission limitation more stringent than that
            already approved by the permitting agency, until the end of
            the six-year period. However, the six-year extension
            applies only to 112(d) standards and does not necessarily
            exempt a source from compliance with any other
            regulations (e.g., State air toxics regulations).

G7.  A source makes an acceptable enforceable commitment to the EPA but later
      submits the permit application to the State because it has an approved Title V
      permitting program. Can  the State require greater than 90(95) percent reduction
      as a condition of granting the permit? [STATES]

            Once a State has an approved permitting program under
            Title V, a State may require greater than 90(95) percent
            reduction under the Early Reductions Program as a
            condition of granting the compliance extension.  In concept,
            a source owner or operator could make a commitment to
            reduce HAP emissions by 90(95) percent and later have
            the State require a greater than 90(95) percent reduction.

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            However, the program implementation process should
            minimize or eliminate this situation. The company should
            know prior to making the commitment if the State will
            require more than 90(95) percent reduction.

            The EPA's implementation program focuses on close
            communication and coordination between the States, EPA
            Regional Offices, and EPA Headquarters.  The State will
            receive a copy of the enforceable commitment at the same
            time as the EPA Region and will review the enforceable
            commitment concurrent with EPA review. The EPA
            Regional Office will discuss the commitment with the State
            early in the review process and State comments on the
            enforceable commitment will be solicited by the EPA
            Region.

G8.   If there are existing grandfathered facilities (i.e. no existing  State or local
      permit) where significant reductions are planned, and these facilities are part of
      the "source" as defined by the eariy reductions plan, will these facilities need
      state air permits obtained prior to January 1,1994?  If grandfathereo facilities
      are included in a contiguous facility, will these facilities need state air permits
      before an early reductions permit is issued?

            No, participation in the Early Reductions Program does not
            depend on a source having  State permits. Qualification for
            the program on the  federal level depends on demonstration
            of base year and post-reduction emissions which are in
            compliance with any existing State, local, or federal
            requirements. In any case, you need to assure that all State
            regulatory requirements are met and provide supporting
            documentation for emission levels  claimed.
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  SECTION H - THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE EARLY REDUCTIONS PROGRAM
                  WITH OTHER REGULATORY PROGRAMS
H1.   if a facility closes a process line in order to build a new line with greater
      capacity and the process closure was used under the Prevention of Significant
      Deterioration (PSD) rules to offset emissions from the new line, can the closed
      line be bubbled into other units (not including the new line) under the Eariy
      Reductions Program to get an extension on the bubbled units. [EXPANSIONS]

            The regulation clearly states that if any shutdown equipment is replaced
            by new equipment, any HAP emissions from the new equipment shall be
            counted in the post-reduction emissions from the source.  Therefore, only
            if the new line emitted fewer HAP than the original line would any
            emission reductions be counted for the Early Reductions Program.

H2.   If a facility achieves reductions of HAP and is granted a six-year extension, the
      emission reductions cannot be used for offsets under Title I.  if the facility
      makes the same reductions  of HAP but does not apply for a six-year extension,
      the reductions may be used for offsets under Title I.

            Possibly, but not if the reductions are required under some other part of
            the Clean Air Act. Section 173(c)(2) of Title I does not allow emission
            reductions required by other sections of the Act to be used as offsets.
            Once a permit is issued to allow a six-year extension, the emission
            reductions are then considered to be  required by section 112 of the Act.
             If the emission reductions are not a part of the permit requirement, they
            may be used for Title I offsets  until an applicable I12(d) standard  is
            promulgated, at which time the reductions become "required* and  not
            usable as offsets.

H3.   Can the reductions made under the Early Reductions Program be used by the
      State for State Implementation Plan (SIP) percent VOC reduction requirements
      (15 percent by 1996. 3 percent thereafter)?  (Focusing on non-attainment
      areas)

            Yes.  However, only those early reductions achieved after
            November 15,1990, are creditable towards the Title I
            requirements to achieve "reasonable further progress."
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H4.   Can previously achieved emission reductions that have been used as VOC
      offsets for a plant addition also be used as qualifying reductions under the Early
      Reductions Program?

            Yes, as long as the offset reductions were made after 1987
            and prior to passage of the Clean Air Act Amendments
            (November 15,1990).

H5.   If I take out all 190 HAP, will I still have to meet a control technique guideline
      (CTG)?

            Possibly, you still have to meet requirements for any criteria
            pollutants that remain after all HAP are removed.

H6.   Is there any benefit for reducing the VOC as part of early reduction?

             Surplus HAP reductions (those beyond what is required to obtain the
             compliance extension) can be used for offsets under Title f. Any VOC
             reduced as part of an early reductions demonstration can be  used  for
             "netting" purposes.  Any-coincidental reductions of non-hazardous VOC
             also can be used for netting or offsets.

H7.   If a source obtains a compliance extension under the Early Reductions
      Program, may the States require additional reductions from the source  to help
      with ozone attainment under Title I? [STATES]

             Yes, States have the right to impose additional
             requirements needed to meet Title I mandates for attaining
             the ambient air quality standards.  The EPA plans to issue
             a policy statement upon promulgation of the early
             reductions rule that will discuss the interaction of Title I
             requirements with the Early Reductions Program. The
             intent of the policy will be to minimize the adverse effects of
             overlapping requirements while preserving the goals of
             Early Reductions and Title I.

H8.    Is a reduction in HAP that  occurred as a result of a NESHAP regulations
      considered a credit for the 90 percent reduction?

             Yes, if the reduction was  achieved after 1987.

H9.    Louisiana's VOC (ozone) regulations are statewide and include implementation
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      Louisiana industries will not get credits that some other state facilities may get
      simply because the State did not implement CTG earlier.

            The reductions will be creditable if made after 1987.

H10.  Can HAP emission reductions resulting from criteria pollutant (i.e., VOC, PM)
      offsets be credited toward early reductions in HAP?

            Yes, reductions achieved for any reason are creditable toward early
            reductions. The one exception is where reductions are made to remedy
            violations of existing air pollution regulations.

H11.  Can reductions in HAP emissions resulting from participation in the 33/50
      Industrial Toxics Project be credited toward early reductions in HAP?

            Yes.  The reductions in HAP emissions are  creditable under
            the Early Reductions Program.  However, the Early
            Reductions Program requires more stringent documentation
            of emission reductions to obtain a benefit (compliance
            extension). As long as the early reductions requirements
            are met, 33/50 reductions can be used.

HI2.  Is there any "shield" from future rules that will motivate a facility to control
      uncontrolled pieces of equipment within the early reductions source?

             The Early Reductions Program  only offers compliance extensions for
             section 112(d) standards. An uncontrolled emission point included as part
            of an early reductions source is "shielded" from an otherwise applicable
             112(d) standard for the duration of the compliance extension. The
             program does not provide a shield against other rules issued under the
             Clean Air Act or State rules.
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 SECTION I - GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT SECTION 112(d) STANDARDS AND
                              MACT CONTROLS
11.    If you have to install MACT on ail emission points to get 90 percent reduction,
      what is the reason to get into this program?

            In this instance, there may not be an economic advantage to
            participating in the program.  Congress set 90 percent as the goal for the
            Early Reductions Program because it is expected that most 112(d)
            standards will require greater than 90 percent reduction. A more likely
            scenario for a source participating in the program is that MACT (i.e.
            greater than 90 percent) could be applied to some emission points in the
            source while leaving others uncontrolled to achieve an overall 90 percent
            reduction from the source. This scenario would result in an economic
            advantage.

12.    How will the source definition in the Early Reductions Program correspond to
      the source definition for establishing a 112(d) standard? [SOURCE]

            The source definition may or may not be the same.
            Facilities will have to define their early reductions source
            before a  112(d) standard is proposed. This could lead to
            differences in source definitions,  especially since the Early
            Reductions Program allows the source owner considerable
            latitude in determining which emitting units at a plant site
            can be used to establish a source.

13.    May sources whose application for an extension under the Early Reductions
      Program is denied apply for a compliance extension under Section 112(i)(3)(B)
      of the Clean Air Act Amendments (this section of the Act allows for a one year
      extension if the time is needed to install controls)? [PERMITS]

            Yes.  The early reductions rule states that facilities not
            meeting requirements of the Early Reductions Program
            must comply with the requirements of an applicable 112(d)
            standard. In complying with a 112(d) standard, the facility
            may apply for an extension under Section  112(i)(3)(B). The
            facility is treated as if it had never applied for the Early
            Reductions Program.
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14.    Once defined, will MACT ever change?

            Yes, it may. The statute requires periodic review and
            revision if necessary.

15.    I use one of the 190 HAP as a solvent.  Do I have regulatory Incentives to
      consider the Early Reductions Program?

            The EPA intends to list and regulate all categories of major
            sources and appropriate  area sources. Therefore, you likely have
            an incentive to consider the Early Reductions Program.

16.    Will polyethylene and polypropylene plants be regulated by the forthcoming
      112(d) standard for chemical plants (otherwise known as the Hazardous
      Organic NESHAP) because some of the solvents (hexarte, methano!) are used
      in  some of the processes?

            No.  However, they will be regulated under the polymers
            manufacturing 112(d) standards which are not far behind HON.
            Section 112(d) standards for polymers production are expected to
            be proposed prior to November 1993.

 17.    If  1 !2(d) standards are technology based and based on the best performing
      12 percent of existing similar sources, how do you know it will be "far" more
      than 90 percent?

             Section 112(d) standards will be specific to a source
             category. They may require more or less than 90(95)
             percent, but it is anticipated that MACT technologies for
             most categories will be well in excess of 90 percent.

 18.   Is the focus of EPA going to be the control of HAP or regulating sources?

             The EPA's focus is on regulating source categories and
             subcategories of HAP rather than the individual HAP. It is the
             goal of EPA to control all major and appropriate area sources of
             HAP listed in the statute.  The  mechanism Congress has directed
             the Agency to use is to investigate industry categories and
             applicable controls for all HAP  emitted from these source
             categories. This contrasts from prior Agency practice where EPA
             focused on an individual pollutant and regulated sources that
             emitted that pollutant.
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19.    When do you think 112(d) standards for refineries will be proposed?

            Petroleum refineries may be in the four-year group and if so,
            regulations would be promulgated before November, 1994.
            Allowing a year between proposal and promulgation, standards
            are expected to be proposed about November, 1993.

110.   How does the Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) interact with refineries?

            Organic chemical manufacturing operations and petroleum
            refineries will be regulated under separate standards. However,
            certain petrochemical manufacturing operations (eg. benzene,
            toluene, and xylene production) located in refineries will be
            covered by the HON.

111.   Can you say what the Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) will cover?

            The HON will cover 5 types of emissions from about 400 synthetic
            organic chemical manufacturing operations.  The five emission
            types covered include: process vents, equipment leaks, storage
            tanks, loading operations, and wastewater.

 112.  What happens if I install abatement of 93 percent on a source of HAP and
      MACT is identified later as 95 percent; will EPA force the additional 2 percent
      reduction, or will there be some tolerance?

            The source will be required to meet MACT as specified after the
            six-year compliance extension expires.

 113.  Will there be a de minimis emissions level below which a 112(d) standard will
      not be required?

            Some standards may not apply to ali emission points in a
            source. Applicability criteria will be determined separately
            for each standard.

 114.  Suppose I make an enforceable commitment, get 90 percent reduction, and
      obtain a compliance extension. If an applicable H2(d) standard is proposed
      that requires 98 percent reduction, do I have to reduce by 98 percent the 10
      percent of emissions that I did not reduce when the compliance extension
      expires? [EC]
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            No, 112(d) standards will be numerical limits, work practices, or
            equipment standards, that reflect the maximum achievable control
            relative to uncontrolled conditions.
115.   A process produces a product not on the MACT source category list. Toluene
      is a byproduct of this process. Is this a toluene production process?

            Possibly, it depends on how EPA defines "production" in
            the applicable regulation. In cases where a HAP is the
            normal byproduct or coproduct of a production process,
            EPA is likely to include the process under the definition of
            production.  In cases where the  HAP is a consequential
            byproduct in trace quantities, it is unlikely that EPA will
            include such production under the production category.

116.   One of our facilities emits a regulated Clean Air Act Substance (eg., Hexane)
      from a source that is not yet identified by the EPA as a Source Category.  Am I
      correct in assuming that this source is not yet subject to MACT standards?

            Currently, there are no sources subject to MACT standards
            as none have been proposed to date.  The EPA has
            published a draft list of source categories for which MACT
            standards will promulgated (Federal Register, June 21,
            1991, 56 FR 28548).  This list is intended to be a
            comprehensive list of source categories of the 190 HAP
            listed in the Act. There is the possibility that EPA has not
            included a source category because of incomplete
            information or because your source is included under
            another broadly defined source category. Additionally, EPA
            may add or delete sources as new information becomes
            available.

117.   Will there be "de  minimis levels" below which 112(d) standards will not apply?
      In other words, if you have very small releases of a chemical,  will you be
      subject to a standard?

             If a source category or subcategory emits a very small
            amount of HAP, it will likely not be listed in the first place.
             If a particular plant within a listed source category emits a
            small amount of HAP, it may not have to install controls if
            the standard has cutoffs. Therefore, there  is the possibility
            that small emitters of HAP will not have to control under a
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            subject to residual risk standards under section 112(f) of
            the Act, if additional controls are warranted.

118.   Are benzo pyrans considered hazardous pollutants? Dibenzo pyrans are similar
      to dibenzo dioxins with one oxygen rather than two.

            Yes, benzo pyrans are products of combustion and are therefore
            considered to be polycyclic organic matter (POM).  POM will be
            considered as a group of compounds by EPA.

119.   If I make reductions and receive a six-year extension and an enforceable permit
      under Part 70  or 71, am I still subject to enhanced  monitoring regulations when
      they are promulgated?

            Enhanced monitoring will be part of any emission limit, including
            alternative limits issued under the Early Reductions Program.  The
            enhanced monitoring requirements will be part of an applicable Title V
            permit and required as a condition to certify  compliance.
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      SECTION J - EXPANSIONS / MODIFICATIONS / RECONSTRUCTIONS
J1.   If a company has an approved six-year extension under the Early Reductions
      Program and later wants to expand a part of the source, what options are
      available?

            The owner/operator always has the option to upgrade to MAC! within
            the early reductions source. Another option may be to offset the
            incremental emission increases at one portion of the early reductions
            source with emission reductions at another portion to maintain overall
            90% reductions. In order to do this, the permit would have to be
            modified to allow such changes.  The  facility should try to anticipate any
            possible expansions when applying for the permit and work with the
            State in developing a permit that will allow the necessary flexibility.  The
            source may also reduce emissions by greater than  90(95) percent Initially
            to allow for expansions later.

J2.   Can the six-year extension be rescinded? For example, will the extension be
      rescinded in the case where a facility achieves the necessary 90(95) percent
      reduction, but future plant expansion causes additional emissions of HAP so
      that the facility no longer  achieves the 90(95) percent reduction? {TIMING]

            If a facility increases emissions of HAP at a portion of the plant that is
            included in the source definition, then compensating reductions would
            have to be made so that the 90(95) percent overall emission reduction is
            maintained and in  order to stay in the Early Reductions Program. The
            six-year extension  would not be rescinded but the source could be
            subject to penalties until the source reduced emissions by the necessary
            quantities to comply with the permit requirements or the source complied
            with all applicable  section 112(d)  standards. If the  increases in HAP
            emissions occur at the facility but not  from emission points included as
            part of the source  that has been granted a  six-year extension, the
            emissions increase will not affect the Early Reductions Program.

J3.    If a major expansion occurs between the base year and the post-reduction
       year, can the base year be adjusted to reflect the expanded plant conditions?

            No, the base year emissions are  only those that are actual
            emissions in the base year. Facilities need to carefully consider
            their source definitions and anticipate possible expansions.
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J4.   Is there no allowance for business increases under this program?

            For a source participating in the Early Reductions Program, increases in
            production would be allowed as long as emissions from the source
            remained 90(95) percent less than base year emissions.

J5.   If a facility closes a process line In order to build a new line with greater
      capacity and the process closure was used under the Prevention of Significant
      Deterioration (PSD) rules to offset emissions from the new line, can the closed
      line be bubbled into other units (not including the new line) under the Early
      Reductions Program to get an extension on the bubbled units. [EARLY
      REDUCTIONS]

            The regulation clearly states that if any shutdown equipment is replaced
            by new equipment, any HAP emissions from the new equipment shall be
            counted in the post-reduction emissions from the source.  Therefore, only
            if the  new line emitted fewer HAP than the original line would any
            emission reductions be counted for the Early Reductions Program.

J6.   If a process continues to meet the 90% reduction criteria, can changes be
      made in the process during the extension period?

            Yes.  However, adjustments or modifications may  need to
            be made to the permit.

J7.   Suppose reconstruction of an existing source causes that source to be
      considered a "new" source after the source has entered the Early Reductions
     . Program (i.e. made an enforceable commitment or permit application). If the
      reconstructed source still achieves a 90 percent reduction from the base year,
      what is the deadline  for compliance with an applicable 112(d) standard?

             An existing  source may participate in the Early Reductions
             Program. The fact that the source was reconstructed later
             does not preclude  participation in the program.  Such a
             source can  be granted the six-year compliance extension.

J8.    If a process unit is within an early reductions source, and sometime during the
      six-year extension period the company wants to expand or modify the process
      unit, may source be redefined to exclude the process unit as long as the 90(95)
      percent reduction of the remaining part of the early reductions source is  still
      maintained? [SOURCE]
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            No. Once a source is defined for the Early Reductions Program and
            alternative emission limitations are granted in the permit, the source may
            not be redefined.

            In the situation described, the owner/operator may make
            the expansion/modification if offsetting emission reductions
            can be made within the early reductions source to maintain
            the overall 90(95) percent reduction.

J9.   Can sources include emission points that have been eliminated due to
      shutdown of a certain unit or portions of a contiguous facility? [SOURCE]

            Yes. If the emission point was operating in the base year
            chosen and will continue to remain unoperational
            throughout the six-year extension period, the emission
            reduction resulting from the shutdown may be included in
            the demonstration of early reduction. A requirement for that
            point or set of points to remain shut down will be included
            as an operating condition in the issued permit. In addition,
            reduced operating hours can be a valid means of reducing
            emissions, if made a permit condition.  However, if the
            shutdown unit is replaced by equipment elsewhere in the
            contiguous facility or  production hours are increased
            elsewhere at the facility to compensate for the reduced
            operating hours of the defined source,  the HAP emissions
            from these emission points are considered part of the
            source and must  be included in the demonstration.
            Additionally, if the owner or operator wishes to restart the
            shutdown portion of the facility or increase operating hours
            during the extension period, the  owner or operator must
            maintain the 90 (95) percent reduction of HAP within the
            early reductions source and would have to make
            compensating reductions in HAP emissions to offset any
            HAP emissions from tha restarted unit  or increased
            operation.
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                                  INDEX

Accidental releases - C11
Alternative emission limitation (AEL) - A7, A8, 69, D3, F1, G6, J8
Appeals • A3
AP-42 factors - C40, C44
Applications - A1, A2, D9, D10, F8, F11, G4
Area source - A12, B14,15,18

BACT - F5, F13, G2
Base year - A1, A2. A3, A15, B4, 86, B8, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10,
      C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19, C21, C22, C23, C24, C26,
      C27, C29, C30, C31, C35, C45, D9, D10, E7, G5, G8, J3, J4, J7, J9
Benzene - C34,110
Bubbles -H1, J5

Chemdat7 - C43
Clean Water Act - C5
Common control - B12
Compliance extensions - A14. C33, C38, H12
Confidential business information - A2, A9, D10
Contiguous facility - B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B11, G8, J9
Control technique guidelines (CTG) - H5, H9
Criteria pollutants - H5, H11

De minimis level - B18,113,  117
Distillation - B18

Enforcement - C5, D2
Enforceable commitment - A1, A2, B15, C16, C26, C29, C37, C38, D1. D5,
       D6. D9,  010, E1,  E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, F3, F5, F9, F10, F11, G4. G5,  G7, 114,
       J7
Enhanced monitoring -119
Engineering calculations - C43, C46
Equipment leaks - C32, C33, C34, C35, C36, C37, C38, C45,111

Federal Register - AS, A6, A9, 013,116
Formaldehyde- B19

Grandfathering - G1, G8

Hazardous organic NESHAP (HON) - C35, C37,110,111
Hexane -16, II6
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Joint ventures - 63

Leased facilities - 82

MACT - C34, C37, D4, F14, G3,11,14,17,112.115,
      116, J1
Malfunctions - 011
Marine terminals - B11
Mercury - B19
Modification •  B9, 815, C21, J6, J8

NESHAP - C34, C35, C37, H8,16,110,111
New sources - C4
Non-attainment areas - H3
Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) - F12

Offsets - H2, H4. H6, H10
Ozone - F7, H7, H9

Part 70-A3,  D1.F11.G4,
Part 71 - A3,  D1.D4, F5, G2,
Permits - C9, C26, F1. F3, F5, F11, G8,13
Petroleum refineries  -19, HO
Polycyciic organic matter (POM) -118
Prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) - H1, J5
Procedures for Establishing Emissions for Early Reductions - C33, C38
Process changes - 011
Protocols for Generating Unit-Specific Emission Estimates for Equipment Leaks of
VOC and VOHAP - C45

 Reconstruction • J7
Regional offices - F3, G7
.Regulatory negotiation (reg neg) - C37
 Research facilities - A14

Section 114 letters - C23
Shield-F5. F13, G2, H12
Shutdowns - 86, C10, H1, J5, J9
 SIMS - C43
 SOCMI - C35
Source - A12, C24, C28,12,116, J8, J9
Startups -C8, C10.C25
State implementation plans (SIP) - H3
States - C4. C6, 03, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F10, F11. F12, G2, G3,

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      G4.G6, 07, H1.H7, H9.I3.J5

Testing - B18, C7, C19, C38, C39, C41, C46, D6
Texas Air Control Board (TACB) -  F13
Threshold limit value (TLV) - F14
Title I - F7, H2, H3, H6, H7
Title V - B20, C20, C28, D4, F1, F3, F9, F11, G4, G6, G7
33/50 Industrial Toxics Project - H11
Toluene - 819, C24,110,115
Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) • C2, C10. C16, C22

Volatile organic compounds (VOC) - C18, C45, F8, H3, H4, H6, H9. H10
VOHAP - C45

Wastewater - B17, C30, C31, C43
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