Publication Number 450-R-14-001
April 28, 2014
Final FY 2015 OAR National
Program Manager
Guidance Addendum
Office of Air and Radiation
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Fiscal Year
2015
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Key Changes for FY 2015
OAR's FY 2014 National Program Manager (NPM) Guidance will continue to be
implemented in FY 2015, with a few exceptions. This section discusses the significant
changes from OAR's FY 2014 NPM Guidance which will be implemented in FY 2015.
Attachment A: FY2015 ACS Measures
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Attachment B: FY 2015 State and Local Agency Activities
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For ease of reference, Attachment B is a compilation of the expected FY 2015 activities of
state/local agencies. This attachment is not exceptions based. It includes all the activities
covered under Appendix C of OAR's FY 2014 NPM Guidance that carryforward into FY
2015, and incorporates the key changes described in the FY2015 Addendum.
Attachment C: External Comments and EPA Response to Comments
Available at http://www2.epa.gov/planandbudget/national-program-manager-
guidances
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Overview Office of Air and Radiation
FY 2015 Addendum to FY 2014 National Program Manager Guidance
For FY 2015, the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) has developed an exceptions-based
Addendum that highlights only significant changes from the FY 2014 OAR National Program
Manager (NPM) Guidance. The FY2015 Addendum should be used in conjunction with the FY
2014 NPM Guidance. Together they provide information on: 1) priorities; 2) the general types
of activities associated with National Areas of Focus; 3) specific activities that are the
responsibility of EPA headquarters, EPA regions, and state, local, and tribal implementing air
agencies, respectively;1 and (4) information on the State and Tribal Grant program (STAG). The
four National Areas of Focus for FY2014 will continue into FY2015: Improving Outdoor Air
Quality, Addressing Climate Change, Indoor Environments, and Radiation Protection.
The FY 2015 Addendum serves as a transition document to a two-year NPM Guidance to be
developed for FY 2016-2017. OAR looks forward to engaging with state, tribal, and local air
pollution control agencies to gather input that will inform the development of the FY 2016-2017
OAR NPM Guidance.
The FY 2015 Addendum and the FY 2014 Guidance provide the overall performance
expectations which serve as the basis for negotiations between headquarters and regions and
between regions and implementing air agencies. Specific expectations and deliverables will be
established through negotiations in grant agreements between EPA regions and implementing
air agencies. EPA does not expect all implementing air agencies to undertake all activities
listed, and there may be activities not listed that will be appropriate in certain grant
agreements.
The guidance is a guide, not a comprehensive compendium of activities and requirements.
Other requirements exist through laws, regulations, court orders, delegation agreements, etc.
OAR recognizes that there will not be enough resources to do everything and that not all
programs and requirements apply in the same way everywhere. The highest priority work is
that related to meeting statutory, regulatory, and court-ordered requirements. EPA regions,
state, and local agencies will work collaboratively to identify priorities, assuring alignment with
national priorities. Regions, working with implementing air agencies, can tailor work
expectations to meet local circumstances provided priority work continues. OAR recognizes
that during the course of a year due to court decisions, state or federal legislative action, or
other events, adjustments may be necessary. As appropriate, EPA is prepared to work with
implementing air agencies to meet changing circumstances.
1 Air agencies are defined in this document as state, tribal, or local air pollution control agencies.
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KeyChangesforFY2015
The table below summarizes implementation expectations for FY 2015 that have changed significantly from those contained in
OAR's FY 2014 NPM Guidance. Except for the highlighted items below, OAR's FY 2014 NPM Guidance carries forward into FY 2015.2
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National Area of Focus: Improving Outdoor Air Quality
Program Guidance: NAAQS
Key Changes: Changes made to headquarter, regional office, and state and local agency activities reflect advances in the national
program that translate into new activities required to implement recently revised NAAQS and to incorporate the upcoming
Startup-Shutdown-Malfunction (SSM) SIP Call rulemaking.
2.1.1 Description: (REVISED) In FY 2015, EPA will work with air agencies to achieve and maintain compliance with the NAAQS.
These standards include ozone standards established in 2008, 1997, and 1979; PM2.5 standards established in 2012, 2006, and
1997; the 1987 PMio standard; the 2008 lead standard; the 2010 NO2 standard; the 1971 CO standard; and the 2010 and 1971
SO2 standards. EPA also will continue its periodic reviews of the NAAQS as required by the CAA. EPA will continue to work closely
with air agencies on all aspects of implementing the NAAQS. As part of the Advance program, EPA will encourage participating
entities to consider clean energy as part of efforts to address air quality and climate change. EPA also will work with air agencies
to continue implementing the January 2014 NACAA-ECOS-EPA SIP Reform Workgroup Commitments and Best Practices for
Addressing the SIP Backlog.
2.1.2 HQ Activities
2.1.2.1 Guidance/Rulemakina
(NEW) Assist regions and air agencies with implementation of the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS.
2.1.2.2 Designations
(REFINED) Work with regions to review state recommendations for area designations and boundaries for the 2012 PM2.5
NAAQS and the 2010 SO2 NAAQS, develop EPA's preliminary designations decisions and prepare "120-day letters"
communicating EPA's preliminary decisions to states and tribes.
(NEW) Finalize area designations for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS and, as necessary, the 2010 SO2 NAAQS in accordance with
relevant Agency guidance and regulations.
2.1.2.3 Other
(REFINED) Work with regions to ensure states submit attainment demonstrations (due June 2013 and June 2014) for lead
2 For example, OAR's FY 2014 guidance communicated that EPA intends to implement the revised state grant allocation formula in order to target resources to
the most pressing air quality problems while maintaining the integrity of state/local air program operations. This carries forward for FY 2015.
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NAAQS. HQ will work with regions to make findings of failure to submit, if necessary.
(NEW) Work with regions to implement the PM Implementation Rule and SO2 related requirements.
(NEW) Work with regions and air agencies on implementation issues related to NAAQS Infrastructure SIPs.
(NEW) Work with regions and air agencies on issues related to the Startup-Shutdown-Malfunction SIP Call rulemaking.
2.1.3 Regional Office Activities
2.1.3.1 Designations
(REFINED) Review state recommendations for area designations and boundaries for the 2012 PM2.5 and 2010 SO2 NAAQS,
inform EPA's preliminary designations decisions, and issue "120-day letters" communicating EPA's preliminary decisions to
states and tribes, and inform final designations decisions in accordance with legal deadlines and relevant Agency guidance
and regulations.
(NEW) Finalize area designations for 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS and, as necessary, the 2010 SO2 NAAQS in accordance with relevant
Agency guidance and regulations.
2.1.3.2 SIPs
(REFINED) Assist states in developing attainment demonstration SIPs for the 2008 ozone NAAQS, 2008 lead NAAQS, and 2010
SO2 NAAQS, and 2006 and 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS. Review and take action on these SIPs as expeditiously as possible.
2.1.3.3 Other
(NEW) Assist air agencies in implementation of the PM Implementation Rule and SO2 related requirements.
2.1.4 Expected State and Local Agency Activities
2.1.4.1 SIPs
(NEW) Begin to develop attainment demonstration SIPs for 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS.
2.1.4.2 Designations
(NEW) Provide comments as necessary regarding potential area designations and boundaries for the 2012 PM2.5and 2010
SO2 NAAQS in accordance with relevant EPA guidance and regulations.
(DELETED) Submit state recommendations for area designations and boundaries for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS.
National Area of Focus: Improving Outdoor Air Quality
Program Guidance: Regional Haze
Key Change: Change made to the description reflects advances in the national program that translate into new clarification to
activities required by the visibility program.
2.2.1 Description: (REVISED) In FY 2015, EPA will work with air agencies to finalize any remaining actions on regional haze SIP
submittals covering the initial planning period through 2018. EPA will also continue to implement the Regional Haze program in
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Indian country. A number of states have deadlines to submit interim progress reports and EPA will continue to collaborate with
states on those submissions. In addition, EPA will review and act on interim progress reports that have been submitted to date.
Also, there has been significant litigation related to EPA's action on the initial SIP submittals and related regional haze
rulemakings and EPA will continue to address the legal actions. EPA will proceed with planning activities to support SIP
submissions for the second planning period which will be due in July 2018.
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National Area of Focus: Improving Outdoor Air Quality
Key Changes: Changes made to headquarter activities reflect advances in the national program that translate into new activities
required to implement recently finalize federal Indian Country Minor New Source Review (NSR) rule and developments in the GHG
permitting program.
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Appendix B
2.3.2 HQ Activities
(REFINED) Coordinate and consult with tribes to implement the federal Indian Country Minor NSR rule and finalize
rulemaking for general permits and permits by rule.
(REFINED) Work on the 5-year GHG NSR Study, due in 2015 and other activities to support EPA's "Step 4" GHG regulatory
activities.
(NEW) Assist regional offices in the review of the Greenhouse Gases PSD Permits.
National Area of Focus: Improving Outdoor Air Quality
Program Guidance: Allowance Trading Programs
Key Change: In an August 21, 2012 opinion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit vacated the Cross-State Air Pollution
Rule (CSAPR) and ordered EPA to continue implementing the previously remanded CAIR pending promulgation of a valid
replacement rule. The Agency successfully petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal of the D.C. Circuit's decision, and
the Supreme Court is expected to issue its opinion on the merits by June 2014.EPA and the states are still responsible under the
Clean Air Act for addressing inter-state transport of air pollution.
Please see http://www.epa.gov/crossstaterule/ for updates on CSAPR.
EPA intends to continue to use STAG funds as associated program support to operate the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR)
NOx Ozone Season Trading or replacement program on behalf of participating states. These states, in the future, may
transition into other programs for control of transported pollution and will need to continue making contributions (see key
change).
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Program Guidance: Mobile Source Program'
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Key Change: Changes made to headquarter and regional office activities reflect the FY 2015 President's Budget Request.
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2.8.2 HQ Activities
(REFINED) In coordination with the U.S. Department of Transportation, develop and propose, by March 2015, the next phase
of GHG emission standards and fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, consistent with the
President's February 18, 2014 directive.
(REFINED) Finalize and implement strategy for reducing diesel exhaust from the legacy fleet of diesel engines by monitoring
the successful completion of DERA grant awards, other incentives and program activities.
(REFINED) Coordinate and track the completion of existing clean diesel rebates, and evaluate their success at reducing diesel
emissions.
2.8.3 Regional Office Activities
(NEW) Manage the completion of existing grants awarded with DERA funding.
(DELETED) Award 2014 DERA funding.
National Area of Focus: Addressing Climate Change
Program Guidance: Public-Private Partnership Programs
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Refinements made to headquarter and regional office activities reflect advances in the national program.
3.2.2 HQ Activities
(NEW) Promote efforts to raise awareness of energy efficiency in existing homes through ENERGY STAR recommended tools
and practices (such as Seal and Insulate with ENERGY STAR and ENERGY STAR Verified HVAC Installation).
(NEW) Work with other federal agencies on the implementation of the December 5, 2103 Presidential Memorandum on
Federal Leadership on Energy Management.
(NEW) Recognize leadership in GHG management and in addressing climate change through the Climate Leadership Awards.
(REFINED) Continue ENERGY STAR program enhancements including timely specification revisions.
(REFINED) Implement the ENERGY STAR specification for the ENERGY STAR New Homes program as well as the labeling
program for new multi-family buildings.
(REFINED) Revise current 1-100 ENERGY STAR scores in Portfolio Manager based on data to be released by the U.S. Energy
Information Administration.
(REFINED) Support implementation of Executive Order 13624 "Accelerating Investment in Industrial Energy Efficiency"
through ENERGY STAR and the Combined Heat and Power Partnership.
(REFINED) Promote the integration of energy efficiency and renewable energy as an emissions reduction strategy in meeting
Clean Air Act objectives, such as working with the regions and states to utilize the SIP Roadmap.
(DELETED) Complete GSA's pilot to assist small federal suppliers in developing their GHG inventories.
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3.2.3 Regional Office Activities
(REFINED) Encourage organizations to procure ENERGY STAR-certified products.
(REFINED) Support regional implementation of the ENERGY STAR-certified New Homes programs and ENERGY STAR Verified
HVAC Installation.
(REFINED) Promote the use of the ENERGY STAR@Home, ENERGY STAR Yard Stick, and Home Energy Advisor web-tools
including the use of Green Button.
(REFINED) Promote integration of energy efficiency and renewable energy as an emissions reduction strategy in meeting
Clean Air Act objectives, such as into air quality plans (i.e., SIPs) and working with headquarters and states to utilize the SIP
Roadmap.
National Area of Focus: Indoor Environments
Program Guidance: Reducing Radon Risk
Key Changes: Refinements made to regional office and state, local and tribal activities reflect advances in the national program to
reduce radon risk.
4.1.3 Regional Office Activities
4.1.3.1 Promote increased radon action at the Regional level.
(NEW) Collaborate with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Regional programs to include radon in CDC cancer prevention
efforts.
(NEW) Collaborate with state health directors to include actionable, risk-reducing commitments on radon in state cancer
plans.
(NEW) Design and implement Regional radon stakeholder meetings.
(NEW) Promote home building code changes at the state, Tribal, and local level.
(REFINED) Assist in the implementation of the Federal Radon Action Plan by participating in the development and promotion
of radon measurement and mitigation consensus standards.
4.1.4 Expected State, Local, and Tribal Activities
(REFINED) As available, remaining SIRG resources to support state and tribal radon programs should focus on: (1) increasing
radon testing and mitigation of existing homes by consumers, homeowners, non-profit partnerships, and real estate
professionals; (2) getting builders to voluntarily include radon-reducing features in new homes, including the use of green-
building standards; (3) promoting the adoption or revision of state and local building codes for radon-reducing features; and,
(4) promoting public education and awareness.
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Appendix A
Key Changes: For FY 2015 the Office of Air and Radiation Program Offices, working closely with regional partners, refined its set
of ACS measures for tracking air program implementation. See Attachment A.
OAR refined and deleted measures for FY 2015 as follows:
Refined Measures: OAQPS N07, OAQPS N08, OAQPS N09, OAQPS T05, OTAQ Ola, OTAQ Olb, OTAQ Olcl
Deleted measures: OAQPS N001, OAQPS N002, OAQPS N003,OAQPS N004, OAQPS N005, OAQPS N10, OAQPS Nil, OAQPS
N33, OAQPS P001, OAQPS T001, OAQPS T002, OTAQ01c2, OTAQ01c3, OTAQ01c4, OTAQOlcS, OTAQOlcS, OTAQOlc?,
OTAQ Olc8, OTAQ Olc9, OTAQ OlclO, OTAQ 08, CARE-2, CARE-3
Measures related to ozone and PM, previously included in this Guidance, were duplicative with those reported publicly as
part of the Annual President's Budget and Performance Plan. To view EPA's national budget measures, see the FY 2015
President's budget (page 824 of the document) http://www2.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-
03/documents/fy 15 congressional justification.pdf
Page # Program Guidance: Effective Use and Distribution of STAG Funds
Appendix B
Key Changes: The President's FY 2015 Budget requests $256.0 million in State and Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) funds for air
grant programs. $243.2 million is targeted for continuing air programs carried out by states/localswhich is $15 million higher
than the FY 2014 enacted level. The request for the Tribal air grant program is $12.8 million. The agency is not requesting funds
for the state indoor radon grant or the diesel emission reduction programs in FY 2015.
Comparison of State and Tribal Assistance Grants for Air: FY 2013-2015 (in $Ms)
President's
Program Area FY 2013 Enacted FY 2014 Enacted
& FY 2015 Request
Continuing State/Local Air Program 223.4 228.2 $243.2
Diesel Emission Reduction Program 18.9 20.0 0.0
State Indoor Radon 7.6 8.1 0.0
Tribal Air Program 12.6 12.8 12.8
Total $262.5 $269.1 $256.0
Continuing Air Program: The $243.2 million state/local continuing air program portion of the President's request includes an
increase of $15 million over FY 2014 enacted levels and supports state/local continuing air programs including the expanded core
state/local agency work associated with implementing revised or new NAAQS and assuring implementation of stationary source
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regulations; the increased number of monitors required by new or revised NAAQS; and activities associated with developing
state plans to implement the carbon pollution guidelines for existing power plants. The requested resources will provide vital
assistance to states and locals to design, implement, and fund plans to meet standards to improve air quality in communities
across the nation and that further build the framework to produce air quality and climate-change co-benefits wherever possible.
Core Activities: In addition to the other core activities described in the FY 2014 NPM Guidance and this Addendum, in FY
2015 states will begin to lay the groundwork to develop state plans to meet requirements under section lll(d) emission
guidelines for GHG emissions from existing electric utility generating units. While state plans to address greenhouse gas
emissions from the power sector will not be due before 2016, FY 2015 will be an important year for states to build capacity
and prepare for state plan development. EPA expects the funding to support all states as they compile and assess
information about energy and emissions; consider development of plans to implement federal guidelines, and hold public
meetings and conduct outreach with interested parties (See Attachment B).
Ambient Monitoring^he detailed Ambient Air Monitoring guidance is updated for FY 2015 and posted on EPA's Ambient
Monitoring Technology Information Center website at http://www.epa.gov/ttn/amtic under Regulations and Guidance.
Diesel Emission Reduction Program: The FY2015 President's Budget does not request additional DERA grant funds for FY 2015.
However, the EPA will continue to manage DERA program resources issued in prior years including rebates, loans, and national
grants in priority areas and areas of highly concentrated diesel pollution. The EPA also will track, assess, and report the results of
the DERA grants, such as numbers of engines retrofitted, emissions benefits, and cost-benefit information.
Other Grant Programs - State Indoor Radon Grant (SIRG) Program: The FY2015 President's Budget does not request new funds
for the State Indoor Radon Program (SIRG) program. However, some state and tribal programs will be able to continue
operations in FY 2015 with funding initially provided in FY 2014. EPA encourages state and tribal radon programs to maintain
their programs to the extent possible. The construction of new homes and schools with radon-resistant features should remain a
priority. The mitigation of homes and schools with radon at or above the EPA action level should also be a priority.
Page # Program Guidance: State and Local Activities
Appendix C
Key Changes: For ease of reference, Appendix C of OAR's FY 2014 NPM Guidance is updated for FY 2015 and outlines expected
activities of state/local agencies. See Attachment B.
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Attachment A: FY 2015 ACS Measures
Each year, the OAR National Program Guidance identifies measures that EPA headquarters and EPA regions use to track progress on key
activities. Selected measures have specific performance targets while other measures are indicators without specific targets; both measure types
track program implementation.
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OAP1
OAP7
OAP8
OAQPS
M06
OAQPS
M07
OAQPS
M08
OAQPS
M09
OAQPS
M10
OAQPS
Mil
Percentage increase in cumulative square footage benchmarked compared to the previous
calendar year.
Number of people reached (impressions) during regional outreach/education activities in
promoting ENERGY STAR.
Number of ENERGY STAR technical support activities.
Percentage of state/local monitoring agency certification requests Region evaluates and
forwards to HQwhen deemed adequate.
Percentage of required Technical Systems Audits conducted to achieve an audit of each
organization within a 3-year period.
Percentage of state/local annual monitoring plans reviewed and approved within 120 days
when network changes are proposed.
Percentage of 2nd and later Approved Regional Method (ARM) requests acted on by the Region
in accordance with HQ guidance.
Percentage of affected entities that operate monitors in accordance with Part 58, grant terms,
and QAPP.
Percentage of affected entities who submit data to AQS in accordance with Part 58.
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
5,000
240
100%
All Regions
meet once in
3-year goal
100%
100%
100%
100%
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OAQPS
M12
Measure Text
Percentage of AQS quarterly data reviews completed and resolved for timeliness and
completeness.
No
100%
OAQPS
M18
Percentage of NATTS Technical Systems Audits the Region participates in over a 3-year period.
No
All Regions
meet 50%
goal
OAQPS
M19
Percentage of community-scale air toxics ambient monitoring programs for which Region will
review QA requirements and ensure measurement consistency with NATTS when appropriate.
No
100%
OAQPS
M20
Percentage of affected entities that operate NATTS in accordance with national guidance, the
QMP, and QAPPs.
No
100%
OAQPS
N07
(Refined)
Number of final rulemaking actions on PM2.5 SIPs consistent with the annual SIP processing
goal the CAA timeline
Yes
OAQPS
N08
(Refined)
Number of final rulemaking actions taken on regional haze five-year progress report SIPs
consistent with the CAA timeline
Yes
OAQPS
N09
(Refined)
Number of final rulemaking actions taken on redesignation requests for PM2.5, Ozone, CO, SO2,
PM10, and lead areas, consistent with the CAA timeline.
Yes
OAQPS
N29
Number of completed voluntary reclassifications for 8-hour ozone nonattainment areas.
Yes
OAQPS
N30
Percentage of newly violating areas/counties that Region is targeting for developing
appropriate actions to bring designated attainment areas into compliance with the NAAQS.
No
100%
OAQPS
N31
Number of states or local agencies developing and/or commencing implementation of
innovative and voluntary emission reduction projects, particularly local ozone reductions
programs to help achieve attainment of 8-hr ozone NAAQS and strategies for controlling
emissions from wood smoke where it is a primary contribution to PM2.5 NAAQS problems.
Yes
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OAQPS
N32
OAQPS
P06
OAQPS
P09
OAQPS
Pll
OAQPS
P12
OAQPS
P13
OAQPS
P14
OAQPS
P19
OAQPS
P20
OAQPS
T05
OAQPS
TR01
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OAQPS
TR02
Measure Text
Cumulative number of tribes with delegation of federal programs to address air quality
conditions on tribal lands.
Yes
OAQPS
TR03
Cumulative number of tribes with approved TIPs to address air quality conditions on tribal
lands.
Yes
OAQPS
TR04
Number of tribes conducting air quality monitoring activities.
Yes
OAQPS
TR06
Number of tribes implementing voluntary or other non-regulatory programs.
Yes
OAQPS
TR08
Number of tribes that completed or updated an emission inventory during the fiscal year.
Yes
ORIA
IAQ5
Aggregate number of children with asthma and/or their caregivers, especially in EJ areas of
concern, educated about environmental management of asthma and childhood exposure to
ETS, in homes, schools, and other settings.
No
No Target
ORIA
IAQ6
Aggregate number of health care professionals trained about environmental management of
asthma and childhood exposure to ETS.
No
3,000
ORIA
IAQ7
Number of programs enrolled in www.AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org.
Yes
ORIA
IAQ8
Number of technical support activities that advance indoor air programs and guidance for
healthy buildings.
Yes
ORIA
RAD1
Number of radiation exercises the Region participates in annually. [Bid projected number of
exercises. Report numbers in Current Value field and use Explanation field to describe the
name, location, and type of each exercise as well as the number of regional radiation program
participants.]
No
10
(Iper
Region)
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ORIA
RAD 2
Measure Text
Number of individuals identified and trained to fill RERT liaison and radiation advisor positions.
No
20
OTAQ
Ola
(Refined)
Percentage of projects for the current Fiscal Year entered into DRIVER.
Yes
OTAQ
Olb
(Refined)
Percentage of projects for the current Fiscal Year with engines entered into DRIVER.
Yes
OTAQ
Olcl
(Refined)
Percentage of projects for the current Fiscal Year with emission reductions entered into DRIVER.
Yes
OTAQ
02a
Percentage of timely adequacy/inadequacy determinations made by the Region for identified
mobile source budgets included in control strategy SIPs or maintenance plans for
transportation-related criteria pollutants (e.g., ozone, CO, PM2.5, PMio) submitted by states.
No
100%
OTAQ
02b
Percentage of approval/disapproval rulemaking actions taken on mobile budgets included in
control strategy SIPs or maintenance plans for transportation-related criteria pollutants (e.g.,
ozone, CO, PM2.5, PMio) at the time of final rulemaking on such SIPs.
No
100%
OTAQ
03a
Percentage of transportation conformity determinations submitted by US DOT or an MPO that
the Region reviewed and commented on for 8-hour ozone, PM2.5, PMio, and CO nonattainment
and maintenance areas.
No
100%
OTAQ
03b
Number of final rulemaking actions taken by the Region on Transportation Conformity related
SIP revisions consistent with the annual SIP processing goal.
No
Sum of Bids
OTAQ
04
Number of outreach activities conducted by the Region to support SmartWay programs.
Yes
OTAQ
06
Percentage of I/M reports submitted by states for existing I/M programs (including OBD)
reviewed by the Region.
No
100%
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SIRG1
Measure Text
Number of additional homes with operating mitigation systems.
Yes
SIRG2
Number of additional homes built with radon-resistant new construction.
Yes
SIRG3
Number of additional schools mitigated and/or built with radon-resistant new construction.
Yes
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Attachment B: State and Local Agency Activities
For ease of reference, below is a compilation of expected FY 2015 Outdoor Air Quality and lll(d) Emission Guidelines Activities for state/local
agencies. Unlike the rest of the document, this attachment is not exception based. It includes all the activities covered under Appendix CofOAR's
FY 2014 NPM Guidance that carryforward into FY 2015, and incorporates the key changes described in the FY 2015 Addendum.
NAAQS
SIPs
1. Develop and submit SIP revisions, if desired, to remove active Stage II gasoline vapor recovery programs.
2. Develop and submit infrastructure SIPs for the 2012 PM NAAQS and 2008 ozone NAAQS, 2010 NO2 and SO2 NAAQS, if not yet submitted.
3. Develop attainment demonstration SIPs for SO2 nonattainment areas designated in 2013 and conduct other SO2 air quality planning in
accordance with EPA rules and guidance.
4. Develop and submit attainment demonstration SIPs for 2008 ozone NAAQS and 2008 lead NAAQS.
5. (NEW) Begin to develop attainment demonstration SIPs for 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS.
Designations
1. (DELETED) Submit state recommendations for area designations and boundaries for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS.
2. (NEW) Provide comments as necessary regarding potential area designations and boundaries for the 2012 PM2.5and 2010 SO2 NAAQS in
accordance with relevant EPA guidance and regulations.
Other
1. Conduct public notification and education efforts, including reporting air quality forecasts and current conditions for ozone and particle
pollution.
2. Implement strategies for controlling emissions from wood smoke where it is a significant contributor to air quality problems, including
regulatory and non-regulatory measures.
3. Submit redesignation requests including maintenance plans for areas with clean data.
4. Implement strategies to attain the 2008 lead NAAQS.
5. Prepare to submit data for the 2014 National Emissions Inventory (due December 2015).
6. Participants in Ozone and PM Advance will continue to implement as desired and, if necessary, supplement their actions plans.
Regional Haze
1. Work on remaining issues related to submitted regional haze SIPs.
2. Implement BART requirements.
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3. Submit interim progress report SIP due 5 years after the submittal of the initial Regional Haze SIP as required under 51.308(g) for
applicable states.
Title V and NSR
1. Provide data in a timely manner on new title V permits and significant permit modifications to EPA for entry into TOPS.
2. Issue initial permits, significant permit modifications, and renewal title V permits and reduce backlog of renewal permits.
3. Participate with EPA in title V permit program evaluations, set targets to respond to EPA's evaluation report and implement
recommendations.
4. Issue 78% of major NSR permits within one year of making the determination of completeness.
5. Issue NSR permits consistent with CAA requirements and enter BACT/LAER determinations in the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse
(RBLC).
6. Provide data in a timely manner on NSR permits issued for new major sources and major modifications by entering data including "the
application accepted date" and "the permit issuance date" into the RBLC national database.
Ambient Monitoring for Criteria Pollutants
1. Submit 2015 annual network plan required by 40 CFR §58.10, by July 1, 2014, unless another schedule has been approved.
2. Install and begin operation of near-road NO2 monitors in CBSA's of 1M population or more by January 1, 2014 Continue planning for next
phase of NO2 monitors due by January 1, 2015 (2nd required monitors in largest CBSA's or areas with road segments > 250K AADT).
3. Convert airport study lead monitors from special purpose monitors to required SLAMS for any monitors that recorded design values
exceeding 50% of the lead NAAQS.
4. Operate monitors for other NAAQS pollutants, NCore, PM2.5 speciation, and PAMS according to 40 CFR Part 58, approved monitoring
plans, and/or grant agreements including QMPs and QAPPs. (M10)
5. Submit NAAQS pollutant data, PAMS, NCore, and QA data to AQS according to schedule in 40 CFR Part 58. (Mil)
6. Certify 2013 NAAQS pollutant data in AQS and provide supporting documentation by May 1, 2014, including exceptional event flags.
7. Ensure adequate independent QA audits of NAAQS monitors including PEP and NPAP or equivalent.
8. Conduct monthly QA checks for flow rates of PM2.s speciation monitors and submit data quarterly to AQS. Target is for 75%
completeness.
9. Report real time data to AirNow for cities required to report the AQI.
Air Toxics Program Implementation
1. Prepare to submit data for the integrated 2014 emissions inventory due December 2015.
2. Develop and implement delegated or approved air toxic standards, as appropriate, for major sources and area sources.
3. Implement delegated residual risk standards.
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4. As resources allow, work with communities to develop and implement voluntary air toxics programs that address outdoor, indoor, and
mobile sources with emphasis on areas with potential EJ concerns.
5. Conduct data analysis and assessment of air toxics monitoring data.
Ambient Air Monitoring for Toxics
1. Operate NATTS sites, including study sites, according to EPA's technical guidance and the QAPP and QMP. (M20)
2. Participate in inter-laboratory Proficiency Testing and Technical System Audit programs according to national guidance and the approved
QAPP and QMP.
3. Submit NATTS data to AQS quarterly within 120 days of end of each quarter. The data objective for completeness rate is 85% of the
potential concentration values for each quarter.
4. Submit data from federally-funded community monitoring projects to AQS quarterly within 120 days of end of each quarter. The data
objective for completeness rate is 85% of the potential concentration values for the study period.
5. Conduct federally-funded community assessment projects consistent with grant terms (including schedule), technical guidance, and
applicable quality-assurance project plans (QAPPs) and quality management plans (QMPs).
Allowance Trading Programs
1. Submit any state-promulgated allowance allocations decisions to EPA for incorporation into unit accounts.
2. Assist sources with monitor certifications and recertifications, emissions monitoring, and reporting.
3. Perform electronic and field audits of monitor certifications, Part 75 continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS), and emissions
reporting by sources. EPA encourages states/locals to perform Part 75 CEMS field audits in accordance the field audit manual located on
the EPA Clean Air Markets website. Provide reports of the audits and any corrective actions needed to the EPA regional office and HQ.
Mobile Source Programs
1. Implement mobile source control strategies (such as I/M programs and Transportation Control Measures) on time and consistent with
SIP commitments.
2. Implement grants effectively to accomplish needed reductions (e.g., DERA grants).
3. Work with transportation agencies as appropriate to update mobile SIP budgets in response to changing needs such as updates to the
mobile model MOVES or other changes.
4. Update out-of-date conformity SIPs to allow states to use flexibilities in the recent rule.
lll(d) Emission Guidelines
1. (NEW) Build capacity and undertake preliminary activities related to development of state plans to implement section lll(d) guidelines
for electric generating units, including compiling and assessing information about energy and emissions, holding public meetings, and
conducting outreach with interested parties (See Effective Use and Distribution of STAG Funds - page 10).
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