Publication Number: 402P16001
February 29, 2016
Draft FY 2017 OAR
National Program
Manager Guidance
Addendum
Office of Air and Radiation
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Office of Air and Radiation
FY 2017 Addendum to FY 2016-2017 National Program Manager Guidance
Table of Contents
1. Office of Air and Radiation Introduction
2. Key Changes for FY 2017
Appendix A: Performance Measures
Appendix B: State and Local Activities
Appendix C: Tribal Activities
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Office of Air and Radiation
FY 2017 Addendum to FY 2016-2017 National Program Manager
Guidance
Introduction
For FY 2017, the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) has developed an exceptions-based Addendum
that highlights only significant changes from the FY 2016-2017 OAR National Program Manager
(NPM) Guidance. The FY 2017 Addendum should be used in conjunction with the FY 2016-2017
NPM Guidance. Together, along with the grant guidance on the State and Tribal Grant program
(STAG), these documents: (1) identify key activities expected to be undertaken by EPA
headquarters (HQ) and regional offices and implementing air agencies1 and (2) provide the basis
for negotiations between HQ and regions and between regions and air agencies as to resource
allocation and expected performance. Specific expectations and deliverables will be established
through negotiations in grant agreements between regions and air agencies. OAR encourages air
agencies to engage EPA on opportunities for flexibility.
The OAR NPM Guidance is a guide, not a comprehensive compendium of activities and
requirements; other requirements exist through laws, regulations, court orders, delegation
agreements, etc. Additionally, there may be other activities appropriate to include in particular
grant agreements negotiated by an EPA region and implementing air agency that are not
specifically listed in this document.
The Guidance reflects the highest national priority work related to meeting statutory, regulatory,
and court-ordered requirements. Regions and air agencies are encouraged to use the established
work-planning process to provide flexibility and tailor work expectations and resource allocations
to meet local circumstances, as long as priority work continues.
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. Recognizing that circumstances can change
during the course of a year due to court decisions, state or federal legislative action, budget issues,
or other events, EPA is prepared to work with air agencies to adjust resources to meet changing
priorities, as necessary and appropriate. The air program is also committed to working
collaboratively with states, tribes, and local agencies to resolve issues that may arise during the
course of work planning.
OAR will continue its leadership in E-Enterprise, a joint effort of EPA, states, and tribes to
modernize how government agencies deliver environmental protection through streamlining of
business processes and sharing innovations across agencies and programs2 and continue activities
in support of EPA's Cross-Agency Strategy to Make a Visible Difference in Communities.
1 Air Agencies are defined in this document as state, tribal, or local air pollution control agencies.
2 See "About E-Enterprise for the Environment:" http://www2.epa.gov/e-enterprise/about-e-enterprise-
environment
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KEY CHANGES FOR FY 2017
The table below summarizes implementation expectations for FY 2017 that have changed significantly from those contained in OAR's FY
2016-2017 NPM Guidance. Except for the highlighted items below, OAR's FY 2016-2017 NPM Guidance carries forward into FY 2017.
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Issue Area: 2.1 Program Guidance: NAAQS
8-9
Key Change: Added additional state and local agency activities regarding transport state implementation plans (SIPs) and
state area designations for the FY 2015 ozone NAAQs that are due in October 2016.
2.1.4 Expected State and Local Agency Activities
2.1.4.1 SIPs
1. (NEW) Initiate development of transport SIPs for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS.
2. (NEW) Develop and submit transport SIPs for the 2012 annual PM2.5 NAAQS, if notyet submitted.
2.1.4.2 Designations
1. (REFINED) Provide comments, as necessary, regarding area designations and boundaries for the 2015 ozone
NAAQS, the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS, and the 2010 S02 NAAQS in accordance with relevant EPA guidance and
regulations.
2. (NEW) By January 2017, states and tribes will submit recommendations for S02 designations that EPA will
promulgate by December 31, 2017. This round of designations will be the 3rd overall round and the 2nd overall
directed by a consent decree and will include all areas that have not yet deployed new monitoring networks
consistent with the requirements of the S02 Data Requirements Rule.
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Issue Area: 2.2 Program Guidance: Regional Haze
9-10
Key Change: Changes made to the description of headquarters, regional office, and state and local agency activities reflect
advances in the national program that translate into updates to the activities included in the visibility program.
2.2.1 Description: (REFINED) In FY 2017, EPA will continue to implement the Regional Haze program with states and in
Indian country. Some states may submit SIP revisions to replace regional haze Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs). EPA
will continue to coordinate with those states that are under deadlines to submit 5-year progress reports. In addition, EPA
will review and act on 5-year progress reports that have been submitted. EPA will continue to address the legal actions
related to EPA's action on the initial SIP submittals and related regional haze rulemakings. And, EPA will proceed with
planning activities to support SIP submissions for the second planning period based on the Regional Haze Rule revisions
and guidance completed in 2016.
2.2.2 HQ Activities:
• 3. (REFINED) Work with regions and air agencies to propose and finalize rule revisions and develop new guidance
to govern SIP development for the second Regional Haze planning period.
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2.2.3 Regional Office Activities:
• 5. (REFINED) Work with HQ to consult with air agencies to inform SIP development for the second Regional Haze
planning period.
2.2.4 Expected State and Local Agency Activities:
• 4. [NEW] Work on SIPs to be submitted no later than the due date in the revised Regional Haze Rule.
Issue Area: 2.5 Program Guidance: Air Toxics Program Implementation
15 Key Change: Description: Changes made to the description for the Air Toxics program, reflective of deadlines required by
litigation or other binding directives or agreements.
2.5.1 Description: (REFINED) The Clean Air Act requires EPA to regulate emissions of toxic air pollutants from a
published list of source categories. EPA is required to develop regulations for all industries that emit one or more toxic air
pollutants in significant quantities. The Act also requires EPA to develop regulations for categories of sources which cause
or significantly contribute to air pollution that may endanger public health or welfare. Under this section of the Act, EPA
must review and approve the plans for existing sources of non-criteria pollutants that states develop whenever EPA
promulgates a standard for a new source. In FYs 2016 and 2017, EPA will promulgate, revise, and amend regulations, as
resources allow, on deadlines as mandated by the Act and as required by litigation or other binding directives or
agreements. EPA will also work on the next National Air Toxic Assessment (NATA) using data collected from the 2014
National Emissions Inventory. Underscoring EPA's work will be an emphasis on activities to help communities with
environmental justice concerns address air toxics, taking into consideration recommendations from the Clean Air Act
Advisory Committee (CAAAC).
2.5.2 HQ Activities
10. (REFINED) Continue to conduct environmental justice analyses to inform the implementation of meaningful
involvement strategies for communities and regulated entities.
2.5.3 Regional Office Activities
10. (NEW) Assist with the review of CAAAC recommendations and development of next steps.
Issue Area: 2.7 Program Guidance: Allowance Trading and Other Stationary Source Programs
18 Key Change: Changes made to the description for the Allowance Trading and Other Stationary Source Programs to reflect
court actions.
2.7.1 Description: (REFINED) Pending the outcome of ongoing litigation, EPA will begin assisting states with the
implementation of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Rule, which requires electronic reporting of hour-by-
hour emissions of mercury (Hg), hydrogen chloride (HC1), hydrogen fluoride (HF), and S02 (for units with S02 scrubbers
that opt to monitor S02 as a surrogate for HC1) and associated quality assurance of data for sources that use continuous
emission monitoring systems and sorbenttrap monitoring systems.
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Issued Area: 2.11 Program Guidance: Clean Power Plan
26 Key Change: Changes made to the description of the Clean Power Plan program to reflect recent court activity. The language
below replaces the entirety of the Clean Power Plan guidance on pages 26-27.
(REPLACED) Description: Power plants are the largest source of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States, making up
roughly one-third of all domestic greenhouse gas emissions. The standards for existing sources propose to cut carbon
pollution from the power sector by 30 percent by 2030 (compared to 2005 emission levels) - about 730 million metric
tons of carbon pollution - equal to almost two-thirds of the nation's passenger vehicles or the annual emissions from over
half of the homes in America.
On February 9, 2016, the Supreme Court stayed implementation and enforcement of the Clean Power Plan pending judicial
review. This means that no state submissions are due by September 6, 2016. This also means that states are not obligated
to comply with any aspect of the Clean Power Plan. Thus, the EPA's activities described here are intended to be consistent
with the Supreme Court's direction. For the states that choose to voluntarily continue to work to cut carbon pollution from
power plants and seek the agency's guidance and assistance, EPA will continue to provide tools and support and, as
requested, make available expert teams to provide technical assistance to states on particular topics. EPA also expects to
continue to develop electronic systems to support state plan development activities, and other guidance, as appropriate, to
support and respond to state needs. Such guidance may include information regarding evaluation, measurement, and
verification of energy savings and emissions reductions. EPA will also be responding to litigation. As requested by states
and other stakeholders, regions will provide technical assistance. Headquarters will continue to provide technical
assistance to the regions and states and will coordinate for national consistency. Headquarters will review and consider
comments submitted on the model rules. The Agency will also consider options for providing further information
regarding the Clean Energy Incentive Program and the model rules.
2.11.2 HQ Activities
1. Provide policy and technical support to regions and states, as requested, for the GHG ECU lll(b) and (d) emission
guidelines (EG).
2. Provide guidance, tools, and training for regions and states as appropriate.
3. Collaborate with regional offices as they work with states that are voluntarily continuing to develop plans or
conduct other carbon reduction related activities.
4. Develop electronic systems to support state activities involving section 111.
5. Coordinate national and regional activities for consistency and appropriateness per the stay.
2.11.3 Regional Office Activities
1. Coordinate with HQ on policy and technical issues related to state planning, as requested by states.
2. Provide assistance to states and interested stakeholders, as requested and consistent with the stay.
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2.11.4 Expected State and Local Agency Activities
No state or local agency activities are required; however, some states have indicated an interest in continuing
efforts to look for opportunities to reduce carbon emissions from power plants.
2.11.4 Measures None
Issue Area: 3.1 Program Guidance: Reducing Radon Risk
28 Key Changes: Refinements made to Headquarter activities reflect advances in the national program to reduce radon risk.
3.1.2 HQ Activities
[REFINED] 3.1.2.1 Implement the National Radon Action Plan
(REFINED) 1. Collaborate with other federal, non-governmental organization, and industry partners to implement
the National Radon Action Plan.
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Issue Area: Program Guidance: FY2017 Measures
Appendix Key Changes: For FY 2017, the Office of Air and Radiation Program Offices, working closely with regional partners, refined its
A set of ACS measures for tracking air program implementation. See Appendix A.
As part of the measures review, OAR revised 12 measures, deleted 2 measures and created 4 new measures for FY 2017.
Page # Issues Area: Program Guidance: Effective Use and Distribution of STAG Funds
Appendix Key Changes: For FY 2016, EPA will implement a revised state air grant allocation. The language below replaces the entirety
B of pages 1,2 and Section 3 [Categorization and Allocation of 105 Grants] of Appendix B.
Comparison of State and Tribal Assistance Grants for Air: FY 2015-2017 (in $Ms)
Program Area
Continuing State/Local Air Program
Diesel Emission Reduction Program
State Indoor Radon
Tribal Air Program
Total
FY2015
Enacted
228.2
30.0
8.1
12.8
$279.1
FY2016
Enacted
228.2
50.0
8.1
12.8
$299.1
President's
FY 2017 Request
$268.2
10.0
0.0
12.8
$291.0
Continuing Air Program: The FY 2017 President's Request includes $268.2 million for state and local continuing air
programs, an increase of $40 million over FY 2016 enacted levels. The requested resources will provide vital assistance to
states and locals to design, implement, and fund plans to meet standards to improve air quality and to address climate
change in communities across the nation and that further build the framework to deliver air quality and climate-change co-
benefits wherever possible. $17.5 million will support activities authorized under CAA Section 103 authority such as
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modeling, technical analysis, and training efforts to reduce key emissions consistent with addressing climate change and
$7.5 million is proposed to be allocated under CAA Section 105 authority, also for efforts to reduce key emissions
consistent with addressing climate change. An additional $15 million will support expanded state and local air agency work
associated with continuing air program activities.
Categorization and Allocation of 105 Grants: Based on the FY 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act and from Senate
Report 114-70 signed into law on December 17, 2015, EPA is moving forward with a revised allocation methodology for
the section 105 air grants and preparing for implementation in spring 2016. EPA intends to maintain its long-standing
commitment that no Region will experience a decline of more than 5% of its prior year funding level as a result of
implementing the revised allocation formula. The agency continues its commitment to awarding grants to air agencies in a
timely fashion.
As part of the FY 2017 NPM Guidance Addendum Comment Period, EPA will make the draft FY 2016 section 105 Grant
Allocation available for comment no later than March 28, 2016 via the OCFO NPM Guidance website.
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APPENDIX A: FY 2017 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.
Measure
Code
OAP1
GAP 7
GAP 8
OAQPS
M06
OAQPS
M07
OAQPS
M08
OAQPS
M09
OAQPS
M10
OAQPS
Mil
OAQPS
M12
OAQPS
M18
Change
from FY
2016
Revised
Revised
Revised
Revised
Revised
Measure Text
Percentage increase in the cumulative square footage benchmarked compared to the previous
calendar year. The end of the calendar year goal is 10%.
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 acted on by the region by
evaluating the QA information and applying the appropriate certification concurrence indicator
flaginAQS.
Percentage of required Technical Systems Audits conducted to achieve an audit of each primary
quality assurance organizations (PQAO) within a 3-year period and each monitoring
organization within a 6-year period.
Percentage of state and local annual monitoring plans with proposed network changes that are
reviewed and approved within 120 days of receipt by region.
Percentage of 2nd and later Approved Regional Method (ARM) requests acted on by the region.
Percentage of affected entities who operate monitors in accordance with Part 58, grant terms,
and QAPP.
Percent of primary quality assurance organizations submitting NAAQS pollutant data, PAMS, and
QA data to AQS directly or indirectly through another organization according to schedule in 40
CFR Part 58. Result is the percentage of PQAO submitting data in accordance with 40 CFR Part
58.
Percentage of AQS quarterly data reviews completed.
Percentage of NATTS Technical Systems Audits the region participates in over a 3-year period.
Indicator
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
FY2017
Target
-
5,000
240
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
50%
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Measure
Code
OAQPS
M19
OAQPS
M20
OAQPS
N07
OAQPS
N08
OAQPS
N09
OAQPS
N29
OAQPS
N30
OAQPS
N31
N32
OAQPS
P06
OAQPS
P09
Change
from FY
2016
Revised
Revised
Revised
Deleted
NEW
NEW
NEW
Revised
Revised
Measure Text
Percentage of community-scale air toxics ambient monitoring programs for which region
reviewed QA requirements and ensured measurement consistency with NATTS, when
appropriate.
Percentage of affected entities who operate NATTS in accordance with national guidance and
QAPPs.
Number of final rulemaking actions taken on PM2.5 SIPs, consistent with timeframes established
in the Clean Air Act.
Number of final rulemaking actions taken on Regional Haze 5-Year Progress Report SIPs,
consistent with timeframes established in the Clean Air Act.
Number of final rulemaking actions taken on redesignation requests and Clean Data
Determinations for all NAAQS, consistent with timeframes established in the Clean Air Act
Number of final rulemaking actions taken on 2008 ozone SIPs, consistent with timeframes
established in the Clean Air Act.
Percentage of newly violating areas/counties that region is targeting for developing appropriate
actions to bring designated attainment areas into compliance with the NAAQS.
Number of states or local agencies developing and/or commencing implementation of
innovative and voluntary emission reduction projects, particularly local ozone reduction
programs to help achieve attainment of ozone NAAQS and strategies for controlling emissions
from wood smoke where it is a primary contribution to PM 2.5 NAAQS problems.
Number of final rulemaking actions on 2010 S02 SIPs, consistent with timeframes established in
the Clean Air Act
Number of final rulemaking actions taken on interstate transport SIPs for the 2012 PM NAAQS,
consistent with timeframes established in the Clean Air Act
Number of final rulemaking actions taken on interstate transport SIPs for the 2010 S02 and N02
NAAQS, consistent with timeframes established in the Clean Air Act.
Number of Title V program evaluation reports completed within the fiscal year.
Percentage of major NSR/PSD permits reviewed for new and modified sources to ensure
consistent implementation of the NSR program.
Indicator
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
FY2017
Target
100%
100%
-
-
-
-
100%
-
-
-
-
-
1
50%
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Measure
Code
OAQPS
Pll
OAQPS
P12
OAQPS
P13
OAQPS
P14
OAQPS
P19
OAQPS
P20
OAQPS
T05
OAQPS
TR01
OAQPS
TR02
OAQPS
TR03
OAQPS
TR04
OAQPS
TR06
OAQPS
TR08
OTAQ
Ola
OTAQ
Olb
Change
from FY
2016
Revised
Measure Text
Percentage of permitting authorities reporting TOPS data.
Percentage of Part 71 significant modifications issued by EPA within 18 months of receiving a
complete permit application.
Percentage of Part 71 initial permits issued within 18 months of a complete permit application.
Part 71 renewals: Percentage reduction of total Part 71 extended permits.
Percentage of PSD permits issued by region within one year of receiving a complete permit
application.
Percentage of Part 70 permit actions (initial, renewals, merged permits, and significant
modifications) reviewed by region.
Number of communities the region is working with to assess and address sources of air toxics,
including the use of voluntary air toxic reduction programs in their communities.
Cumulative number of tribes with approved eligibility determinations under the Tribal
Authority Rule.
Cumulative number of tribes with delegation of federal programs to address air quality
conditions on tribal lands.
Cumulative number of tribes with approved TIPs to address air quality conditions on tribal
lands.
Number of tribes conducting air quality monitoring activities.
Number of tribes implementing voluntary or other non- regulatory programs.
Number of tribes that completed or updated an emission inventory during the fiscal year.
Percentage of projects for the current fiscal year entered into DRIVER.
Percentage of projects for the current fiscal year with engines entered into DRIVER.
Indicator
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
FY2017
Target
100%
100%
94%
10%
80%
2%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Measure
Code
OTAQ
Olcl
OTAQ
02a
OTAQ
02b
OTAQ
03a
OTAQ
03b
OTAQ 04
OTAQ 06
ORIA
IAQ5
QPJA
JAQ 5
ORIA
IAQ8
ORIA
IAQ9
ORIA
RAD1
ORIA
RAD 2
SIRG1
Change
from FY
2016
Revised
Deleted
Measure Text
Percentage of projects for the current fiscal year with emission reductions entered into DRIVER.
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, PM10) submitted by states.
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, PM10) atthe time of final rulemaking on such SIPs.
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, PM10, and CO nonattainment
and maintenance areas.
Number of final rulemaking actions taken by the region on transportation conformity-related
SIP revisions consistent with the annual SIP processing goal.
Number of outreach activities conducted by the region to support SmartWay programs.
Percentage of I/M reports submitted by states for existing I/M programs (including OBD)
reviewed by the region within 4 months of submittal.
Aggregate number of children with asthma 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.
Number of technical support activities that advance indoor air programs and guidance for
healthy buildings.
Cumulative number of programs supporting the delivery, infrastructure, and sustainable
financing of environmental asthma interventions at home and school.
Number of radiation exercises the region participates in annually.
Number of individuals identified and trained to fill RERT liaison and radiation advisor positions.
Number of additional homes with operating mitigation systems.
Indicator
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
We
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
FY2017
Target
-
100%
100%
100%
Sum of
Bids
-
100%
-
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•j f \j\j\j
-
-
10(1
per
region)
20
-
12
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Measure
Code
SIRG2
SIRG3
SIRG4
Change
from FY
2016
Measure Text
Number of additional homes built with radon- resistant new construction.
Number of additional schools mitigated and/or built with radon- resistant new construction.
Number of newly adopted state, tribal, county and local building codes that require radon-
resistant or active new construction
Indicator
Yes
Yes
Yes
FY2017
Target
-
-
-
13
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APPENDIX B: State and Local Activities
For ease of reference, below is a compilation of the expected activities of state/local agencies listed under the different program/topic
headings in the Improving Outdoor Air Quality and Addressing Climate Change section of the main document Unlike the rest of the
document, this attachment is not exception based. It includes all the activities covered under Appendix C of OAR's FY 2016-2017 NPM
Guidance that carry forward into FY 2017, and incorporates the key changes described in the FY 2017 Addendum.
SIPs
I.
2.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Develop and submit SIP revisions, if desired, to remove active Stage II gasoline vapor recovery programs.
Develop and submit infrastructure SIPs for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS, the 2008 ozone NAAQS, 2010 N02 NAAQS, 2008 Pb NAAQS, and
2010 S02 NAAQS, if not yet submitted.
Conduct S02 air quality planning, including the development and submittal of attainment demonstration SIPs as necessary, in
accordance with EPA rules and guidance, including the final S02 Data Requirements Rule.
Develop and submit attainment demonstration SIPs for 2008 ozone NAAQS.
Develop attainment plans for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS and for areas reclassified to Serious for the 1997 or 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS.
For affected states, submit SIP revisions to revise startup, shutdown or malfunction (SSM) provisions per final SIP call.
(NEW) Initiate development of transport SIPs for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS.
(NEW) Develop and submit transport SIPs for the 2012 annual PM2.5 NAAQS, if not yet submitted.
Designations
(REFINED) Provide comments, as necessary, regarding area designations and boundaries for the 2015 ozone NAAQS, the 2012
PM2.5 NAAQS, and the 2010 S02 NAAQS in accordance with relevant EPA guidance and regulations.
(NEW) By January 2017, states and tribes will submit recommendations for S02 designations that EPA will promulgate by
December 31, 2017. This round of designations will be the 3rd overall round and the 2nd overall directed by a consent decree and
will include all areas that have not yet deployed new monitoring networks consistent with the requirements of the S02 Data
Requirements Rule.
Other
I. Conduct public notification and education efforts, including reporting air quality forecasts and current conditions for ozone and
particle pollution.
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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. Continue to implement strategies to attain and maintain the NAAQS in all areas.
5. Prepare to submit data for the 2014 National Emissions Inventory (due December 2015).
6. Respond to EPA comments on data prior to publication, including submission revisions as needed.
7. Review and comment on the 2014 Modeling Platform, including future-year emissions projections.
8. Prepare to submit emissions data for the 2015 reporting year Air Emissions Reporting Requirements (due December 2016).
9. Participants in Ozone and PM Advance will continue to implement and, if necessary, supplement their actions plans.
10. Work with EPA and tribes, as necessary, to clarify air quality management authority for non-reservation tribal lands.
Regional Haze
1. Work on replacing regional haze FIPs with SIPs, at the option of the state.
2. Implement BART and other SIP requirements.
3. Submit 5-year progress reports as required under 51.308(g) for applicable states.
4. Provide input to EPA's Regional Haze Rule revisions and/or guidance for the second planning period.
5. (NEW) Work on SIPs to be submitted no later than the due date in the revised Regional Haze Rule.
Title V and NSR
1. Provide data in a timely manner on Title V permits 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 major NSR PSD 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 PSD 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
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1. Operate monitors for other NAAQS pollutants, NCore, PM2.s speciation, and PAMS according to 40 CFR Part 58, approved
monitoring plans, and/or grant agreements including QMPs and QAPPs. (M10)
2. Ensure adequate independent QA audits of NAAQS monitors including PEP and NPAP or equivalent
3. Conduct monthly QA checks for flow rates of PM2.s speciation monitors and submit data quarterly to AQS.
4. Submit annual network plan required by 40 CFR §5 8.10, by July 1 of each year, unless another schedule has been approved.
5. Submit 5-year network assessments required by 40 CFR§58.10(d), by July 1 of each 5-year cycle year (i.e., 2010, 2015, 2020).
6. Complete implementation of 2nd phase of near-road N02 monitors that were due by January 1, 2015 (2nd required monitors in
largest Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSA) or areas with road segments > 250K AADT).
7. Complete installation of required PM2.s and CO monitors at near-road N02 sites in CBSA's of 2.5M population or greater, due by
January 1, 2015. Establish PM2.s and CO monitors at near-road sites in CBSA's between 1M and 2.5M population, due by January 1,
2017.
8. Establish and begin operating Phase 3 Near-road monitoring stations that are due by January 1, 2017 in CBSAs between 500K and
1M population, if appropriate based on analysis of the data from Phase 1 and 2.
9. Submit NAAQS pollutant data, PAMS, NCore, and QA data to AQS according to schedule in 40 CFR Part 58.
10. Certify annual NAAQS pollutant data in AQS and provide supporting documentation, including exceptional event flags, by May 1st
of each year, unless another schedule has been approved.
11. Report real time data to AirNow for cities required to report the AQI.
Air Toxics Program Implementation
1. Prepare to submit data for the 2014 National Emissions Inventory due December 2015. Respond to EPA comments on data prior
to publication, including submission revisions as needed.
2. Prepare to submit emissions data due in December 2016 for the 2015 reporting year Air Emissions Reporting Requirements.
3. Develop and implement delegated or approved air toxic standards, as appropriate, for major sources and area sources.
4. Implement delegated residual risk standards.
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.
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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 (GEMS), and
emissions reporting by sources. EPA encourages states and locals to perform Part 75 GEMS field audits in accordance with the
field audit manual. See: http://www.epa.gov/airmarkets/emissions/audit-manual.html.
4. Provide reports of the audits and any corrective actions needed to the appropriate EPA regional office and HQ.
Mobile Source Programs
1. Implement mobile source control strategies on time and consistent with SIP commitments.
2. Implement grants 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. As appropriate, use flexibilities provided in the Transportation Conformity Rule Restructuring Amendments from March 2012 to
update out-of-date conformity SIPs.
Clean Power Plan
No state or local agency activities are required; however, some states have indicated an interest in continuing efforts to look for
opportunities to reduce carbon emissions from power plants
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APPENDIX C: Tribal Activities
For ease of reference, below is a compilation of the expected activities of state/local agencies listed under the different program/topic
headings in the Tribal Programs section of the main document. It includes all the activities covered under Appendix C of OAR's FY 2016-
2017 NPM Guidance that carry forward into FY 2017, and incorporates the key changes described in the FY 2017 Addendum.
Improving Outdoor Air Quality and Addressing Climate Change in Indian Country and Alaska Native Villages
5.1.3.1 Tribal Air Quality Management
1. Conduct air quality monitoring pursuant to 40 CFR Part 58. (TR04)
2. Provide air quality monitoring and/or assessment data to EPA and/or AQS.
3. Complete and submit emissions inventories to the EIS. (TR08)
4. Participate in regional and national meetings, conferences, and teleconferences on rule and policy development, attend outreach
events, and seek training and support to build capability for effective participation.
5. Submit eligibility determinations under the Tribal Authority Rule (TAR). (TR01)
6. Submit TIPs to address air quality conditions for reservation areas and for non-reservation areas within the tribe's jurisdiction.
(TR03)
7. Assist in FIP development and implementation process.
8. Participate in local, regional, and national policy developments and actions directly with tribes or through the National Tribal Air
Association (NTAA).
9. Participate in training and technical support activities conducted as part of the American Indian Air Quality Training Program
(AIAQTP), including attending workshop training both as students and instructors and assisting tribes in collaborative learning.
10. Participate in training on and/or implement voluntary programs to address air quality concerns.
11. Continue discussion and outreach on the use of ambient air monitoring sensor applications.
12. Continue operating CASTNET small-footprint monitoring sites at Kickapoo, KS and Red Lake, MN.
13. Provide recommendations and comments as necessary regarding potential preliminary EPA-issued area designations and
boundaries for a potentially revised ozone NAAQS, the 2012 PIVh.s and the 2010 S02 NAAQS, in accordance with relevant EPA
guidance and regulations.
14. Work with states and EPA, as necessary, to clarify air quality management authority for non-reservation tribal lands.
5.1.3.2 Tribal Title V and New Source Review Permitting Activities
1. Work with regions to register minor sources for NSR permit planning.
2. Tribes with approved new source permitting programs should issue permits.
3. Work with regions to understand tribal role in implementing NSR and as appropriate, participate in permitting, take program
delegation, or develop TIPs.
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5.1.3.3 Climate Change
1. Attend training, develop plans, and develop or acquire capability to understand, assess, and respond to Climate Change.
Improving Indoor Environments in Indian Country and Alaska Native Villages
1. Attend training, develop plans, and develop or acquire capability to understand, assess, and respond to indoor air quality
concerns.
2. Implement indoor air programs, as appropriate.
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