What's New in Air Quality?
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Proposed Regional Haze SIP Revision (2013) |
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DEQ is taking comments and has scheduled a public hearing on a proposed Regional Haze & Transport State Implementation Plan (SIP) Revision. The public hearing is scheduled for Monday, May 20, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the DEQ headquarters. The comment period is scheduled to end at the close of the public hearing. |
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CenSARA Study of 2011 Emissions from Oil & Gas Area Sources |
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CenSARA (Central States Air Resources Agencies) contracted with ENVIRON and subcontractor ERG to develop 2011 emissions inventories of criteria pollutants and selected HAPs for the upstream oil & gas sector. The results will be submitted by CenSARA member states, including Oklahoma, to the 2011 National Emissions Inventory (NEI). The Air Quality Division is requesting feedback from interested parties on the CenSARA study report and emissions calculation tool. Posted February 28, 2013 |
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Oil and Natural Gas Permit by Rule (PBR) Hearing |
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The January 16, 2013 Air Quality Advisory Council meeting will serve as a public hearing on the proposed permit by rule (PBR) for oil and natural gas minor facilities. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 9 am at DEQ headquarters. Click here for the rule proposal.
Written and oral comments on the proposed rule will be accepted prior to and at the January 16, 2013 Air Quality Advisory Council hearing. Send written comments to Cheryl Bradley. Mail should be addressed to Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 1677, Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1677, ATTN: Cheryl E. Bradley. Or FAX (405) 702-4101. Posted January 4, 2013 |
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2013 Emissions Inventory Workshop Presentations Now Available! |
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The presentations from our 2013 Emissions Inventory Workshops are now posted. With relatively few changes in reporting requirements, our focus was assisting those reporting inventories for the first time. Posted February 8, 2013
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Permitting Guidance for Subpart OOOO |
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Permitting has created a guidance document to clarify the applicability and requirements of 40 CFR Subpart OOOO. The guidance, Subpart OOOO and General Permit Guidance, has been posted to the Application Advice Documents & Guidelines page. In addition, Minor Source Permitting Guidance for Facilities Subject to Federal Standards has been updated. Posted October 24, 2012
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New Oklahoma State Clean Diesel Funding |
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The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is soliciting applications to fund projects that reduce diesel emissions for public and private fleets throughout Oklahoma. The funds will be used for various projects to reduce diesel emissions and improve fuel efficiency. Potential projects may include, but not be limited to, idle reduction technologies, aerodynamic technologies and the retrofit or replacement of diesel vehicles and equipment throughout the state. Eligible vehicles may include school buses, municipal fleets (city buses, refuse vehicles, etc), commercial transportation vehicles (trucks, barges, etc) and off-road equipment (agricultural and construction machinery, boats, etc). The grant funds will be for the purchase and installation of EPA- or CARB- verified crankcase ventilation systems, diesel oxidation catalysts, vehicle replacements and other certified/verified clean diesel or fuel efficiency technologies.
The ODEQ has approximately $294,051 available in grant funds. Applicants must provide matching funds for most projects. Priority will be given to projects affecting counties that are non-attainment or potential non-attainment for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
Please take a look at the Request for Proposal (RFP) and the application materials which are included on the DEQ Clean Diesel web site: http://www.deq.state.ok.us/AQDnew/cleandiesel/index.html Posted October 15, 2012
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NSPS Subpart OOOO Notifications |
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The Air Quality Division has established an email address for submittal of notifications required for NSPS Subpart OOOO beginning October 15, 2012. The email address is nspsoooo@deq.ok.gov. NSPS Subpart OOOO notifications include at least 2 days advance notice for commencement of each well completion operation for gas well affected facilities; as well as construction [40 C.F.R. § 60.7(a)(1)] and startup notifications [40 C.F.R. § 60.7(a)(3)] for centrifugal and reciprocating compressor affected facilities, affected facilities for equipment leak standards at natural gas processing plants, and sweetening unit affected facilities at natural gas processing plant. For questions regarding NSPS Subpart OOOO, please contact Sean Walker or (405) 702-4116. Posted October 10, 2012
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Quick Reference Guide to Public Participation in Rulemaking! |
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The "Quick Reference Guide" handout from the "Public Participation in Air Quality" powerpoint presentation made at the July Air Quality Advisory Council meeting is now available. Posted July 20, 2012
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2011 Air Data Report now available! |
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The division's 2011 summary of data from 23 sites monitoring criteria pollutant concentrations under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards has been posted. Review the report now!Posted June 18, 2012
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New AQD Penalty Guidance in effect March 1, 2012 |
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On March 1, 2012, The Air Quality Division will begin applying the new Penalty Policy.
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New Permit Application Fees Effective March 1, 2012! |
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On March 1st, 2012, the Department of Environmental Quality will implement the permit application fee increases in OAC 252:100-7-3 and 252: 100-8-1.7 that were adopted as permanent rules in 2011. The Department delayed implementation of the new fees pending an evaluation of the additional revenue generated from the used tire recycling fees authorized by HB 1939 last year. The revenue from tire fees is less than expected and has resulted in a budgetary shortfall in the air pollution control program. The Department has no plans to implement the area source annual operating fees in OAC 252:100-5-2.3 that were adopted last year.
The amended rules now in effect can be found here.
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Subpart OOOO and General Permit Guidance
New Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Guidance to assist permit applicants in addressing state and federal requirements for GHGs.
New Self Disclosure Form now available on both the Forms and the Compliance & Enforcement pages.
A new Fugitive Emission Equipment Leak Report form has been posted to the Forms page.
Minor Source Permitting Guidance for Facilities Subject to Federal Standards
New fact sheets for Gasoline Distribution Bulk Terminals, Bulk Plants & Pipeline Facilities and Gasoline Dispensing Facilities
PSD and BART Tier II & Tier III Permit Applications under review (including all supporting materials)
Updated Annual Compliance Certification Forms
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Last Updated:
April 18, 2013
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