18425.007
AIR QUALITY
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
FOR THE
STATE OF ALASKA
VOLUME II: COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE
DECEMBER 1971
Prepared for the
STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
TRW
SYSTEMS GROUP
£ SPACE PARK • REDOfJDO BEACH. CALIFORNIA S0278
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18425.007
AIR QUALITY
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
FOR THE
STATE OF ALASKA
VOLUME II: COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE
DECEMBER 1971
Prepared for the
STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
TRW
SYSTfMS GROUP
ONE SPACE PARK • REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA S0278
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The work upon which this publication is based
was performed by TRW Systems Group pursuant
to Contract #68-02-0048 with the Office of Air
Programs, Environmental Protection Agency.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
2.0 PARTICULATE CONTROLS 1
3.0 CARBON MONOXIDE CONTROLS 2
4.0 SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM 3
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COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This document presents the schedule by which all sources will comply
with the applicable portions of the control strategy. The schedule is such
that all sources will be in compliance with the schedules applicable to the
control strategy for attainment of the primary standards within three
years of the date of approval of this Implementation Plan and for attain-
ment of the secondary standards within a reasonable time thereafter.
The schedule is legally enforceable through the system of rules and
regulations to be adopted by the State.
The air quality in the State of Alaska is currently within the limits
set by the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, except in the populated
areas of Anchorage and Fairbanks. Air quality measurements show that
particulate concentrations exceed the standards in both cities and that
carbon monoxide exceeds the standards in the central Business District
of Faibranks. However, the data available are not sufficient in quantity
or acquacy for evaluating, with certainty, all area and point sources of
particulate matter. In particular, it was not possible to show that the
NAAQS can be met through a roll back of point source emissions.
2.0 PARTICULATE CONTROLS
The primary purpose of the control strategy is to maintain air
quality in Alaska outside Anchorage and Fairbanks and to attain air
quality within these cities through application of a series of control
measures. These control measures include the requirement, administered
according to the Rules and Regulations, for all point sources to apply
reasonably available control technology (RACT) to reduce emissions.
This requirement will be enforced through the Permit System. This
system requires that all sources which emit from five to 100 tons per
year uncontrolled register with the appropriate agency and that those
which emit 100 or more tons per year must apply for a Permit Authority
to Construct, Modify and/or Operate.
Compliance schedules for existing sources which are currently
operating uncontrolled will be negotiated individually before being sub-
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mitted to the Administrator. All compliance schedules must be submitted
on or before the prescribed date for submittal of the first semi-annual
report.
A series of special studies will be conducted to further define the
particulate problem and facilitate its solution. The specific studies will
be started upon approval and will continue until a suitable solution to the
Alaska particulate problem is found. The studies are as follows:
o The paving of 17 miles of streets in the Greater Anchorage
Area (a scheduled part of the Burough paving program)
will be monitored to determine its effectiveness in reducing
particulate levels.
o Street cleaning frequency will be increased from May to
September and evaluated as a control measure.
o Soft road shoulders on main access roads and gravel
roads will be oiled between May and September.
o A planting program on all lands from which ground
cover has been removed will be initiated.
These studies will be evaluated continuously and more effort will be
directed to those measures which appear to give the greatest reduction
in the particulate levels.
3. 0 CARBON MONOXIDE CONTROLS
Carbon monoxide levels have been shown (Control Strategy Volume)
to result primarily from mobile sources. A roll back of 50% is required
to meet the NAAQS.
The Federal Motor Vehicle Program will produce a reduction of
carbon monoxide emissions and, consequently, an effective roll back of
approximately 27% by 1977.
Alaskan regulations will prohibit idling of unattended cars effective
upon approval of this Implementation Plan by the Administrator. This
will decrease carbon monoxide emissions by about 15%.
The bypass roadway running from Gaffney Road to Farmers Loop will be
completed during 1973. This roadway will allow traffic to bypass the
Central Business District. A 10% reduction is expected to result.
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4. 0 SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
An air quality monitoring system will be installed to monitor the
progress of the air quality attainment program and to support the air
quality maintainment program in the State. The equipment for episode
monitoring stations will be ordered immediately upon approval of this
Implementation Plan. Considering delivery, set-up, and checkout time,
the system will be in full operation seven months after approval of the
Plan by the Administrator.
Most of the monitoring systerr components are presently operated
by the State and local air pollution agencies. Additional necessary
equipment will be acquired before the end of calendar year 1972.
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