§ 52.2120 Identification of plan.
(a) Purpose and scope. This section sets forth the applicable State implementation plan (SIP) for South Carolina under section 110 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q and 40 CFR part 51 to meet national ambient air quality standards.
(b) Incorporation by reference. (1) Material listed in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section with an EPA approval date prior to November 14, 2022, was approved for incorporation by reference by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Material is incorporated as it exists on the date of the approval and notice of any change in the material will be published in the Federal Register. Entries in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section with EPA approval dates after November 14, 2022, will be incorporated by reference in the next update to the SIP compilation.
(2) EPA Region 4 certifies that the rules/regulations provided by EPA in the SIP compilation at the addresses in paragraph (b)(3) of this section are an exact duplicate of the officially promulgated State rules/regulations which have been approved as part of the State Implementation Plan as of the dates referenced in paragraph (b)(1) of this section.
(3) Copies of the materials incorporated by reference may be inspected at the Region 4 EPA Office at 61 Forsyth Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. To obtain the material, please call (404) 562-9022. You may inspect the material with an EPA approval date prior to November 14, 2022, for South Carolina at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA email fedreg.legal@nara.gov or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
(c) EPA-Approved Laws and Regulations.
Table 1 to Paragraph (c)—EPA-Approved South Carolina Laws and Regulations
| State citation | Title/subject | State effective date | EPA approval date | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation No. 62.1 | Definitions and General Requirements | |||
| Section I | Definitions | 4/24/2020 | 10/28/2021, 86 FR 59641 | |
| Section II | Permit Requirements | 6/24/2005 | 6/2/2008, 73 FR 31369 | Except for Section II.L, approved on October 13, 2022 with a state effective date of September 23, 2016. |
| Section III | Emissions Inventory and Emissions Statement | 4/24/2020 | 5/9/2022, 87 FR 27528 | |
| Section IV | Source Tests | 6/27/2014 | 8/21/2017, 82 FR 39537 | |
| Section V | Credible Evidence | 4/24/2020 | 5/9/2022, 87 FR 27528 | |
| Regulation No. 62.2 | Prohibition of Open Burning | 12/27/2013 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Regulation No. 62.3 | Air Pollution Episodes | |||
| Section I | Episode Criteria | 4/26/2013 | 8/21/2017, 82 FR 39541 | |
| Section II | Emission Reduction Requirements | 4/22/1988 | 10/3/1989, 54 FR 40659 | |
| Regulation No. 62.4 | Hazardous Air Pollution Conditions | 12/20/1978 | 1/29/1980, 45 FR 6572 | |
| Regulation No. 62.5 | Air Pollution Control Standards | |||
| Standard No. 1 | Emissions from Fuel Burning Operations | |||
| Section I | Visible Emissions | 9/23/2016 | 10/13/2022, 87 FR 62037 | |
| Section II | Particulate Matter Emissions | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section III | Sulfur Dioxide Emissions | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section IV | Opacity Monitoring Requirements | 9/23/2016 | 9/18/2020, 85 FR 58283 | |
| Section V | Exemptions | 5/24/1985 | 10/3/1989, 54 FR 40659 | |
| Section VI | Periodic Testing | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Standard No. 2 | Ambient Air Quality Standards | 4/24/2020 | 9/30/2021, 86 FR 54105 | |
| Standard No. 4 | Emissions From Process Industries | |||
| Section I | General | 2/28/1986 | 2/17/1987, 52 FR 4772 | |
| Section II | Sulfuric Acid Manufacturing | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section III | Kraft Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Plants | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section V | Cotton Gins | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section VI | Hot Mix Asphalt Manufacturing | 5/24/1985 | 10/3/1989, 54 FR 40659 | |
| Section VII | Metal Refining | 2/28/1986 | 2/17/1987, 52 FR 4772 | |
| Section VIII | Other Manufacturing | 6/24/2016 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section IX | Total Reduced Sulfur Emissions of Kraft Pulp Mills | 9/23/2016 | 10/13/2022, 87 FR 62034 | |
| Section X | Non-Enclosed Operations | 4/22/1988 | 7/2/1990, 55 FR 27226 | |
| Section XI | Total Reduced Sulfur Emissions of Kraft Pulp Mills | 9/23/2016 | 10/13/2022, 87 FR 62037 | |
| Section XII | Periodic Testing | 6/24/2016 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Standard No. 5 | Volatile Organic Compounds | |||
| Section I | General Provisions | |||
| Part A | Definitions | 4/26/2013 | 8/16/2017, 82 FR 38825 | |
| Part B | General Applicability | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part C | Alternatives and Exceptions to Control Requirements | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part D | Compliance Schedules | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part E | Volatile Organic Compound Compliance Testing | 6/26/1998 | 8/10/2004, 69 FR 48395 | |
| Part F | Recordkeeping, Reporting, Monitoring | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part G | Equivalency Calculations | 4/26/2013 | 8/16/2017, 82 FR 38825 | |
| Section II | Provisions for Specific Sources | |||
| Part A | Surface Coating of Cans | 11/27/2015 | 8/16/2017, 82 FR 38825 | |
| Part B | Surface Coating of Coils | 11/27/2015 | 8/16/2017, 82 FR 38825 | |
| Part C | Surface Coating of Paper, Vinyl, and Fabric | 8/24/1990 | 2/4/1992, 57 FR 4158 | |
| Part D | Surface Coating of Metal Furniture and Large Appliances | 8/24/1990 | 2/4/1992, 57 FR 4158 | |
| Part E | Surface Coating of Magnet Wire | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part F | Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part G | Surface Coating of Flat Wood Paneling | 2/25/1983 | 10/31/1983, 48 FR 50078 | |
| Part H | Graphic Arts—Rotogravure Flexography | 2/25/1983 | 10/31/1983, 48 FR 50078 | |
| Part N | Solvent Metal Cleaning | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part O | Petroleum Liquid Storage in Fixed Roof Tanks | 2/25/1983 | 10/31/1983, 48 FR 50078 | |
| Part P | Petroleum Liquid Storage in External Floating Roof Tanks | 2/25/1983 | 10/31/1983, 48 FR 50078 | |
| Part Q | Manufacture of Synthesized Pharmaceutical Products | 4/26/2013 | 8/16/2017, 82 FR 38825 | |
| Part R | Manufacture of Pneumatic Rubber Tires | 2/25/1983 | 10/31/1983, 48 FR 50078 | |
| Part S | Cutback Asphalt | 6/13/1979 | 12/16/1981, 46 FR 61268 | |
| Part T | Bulk Gasoline Terminals and Vapor Collection Systems | 2/25/1983 | 10/31/1983, 48 FR 50078 | |
| Standard No. 5.2 | Control of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX) | 6/25/2004 | 8/26/2005, 70 FR 50195 | |
| Standard No. 7 | Prevention of Significant Deterioration | 11/26/2021 | 10/4/2023, 88 FR 68468 | |
| Standard No. 7.1 | Nonattainment New Source Review | 11/26/2021 | 10/4/2023, 88 FR 68468 | Except for the ethanol production facilities exclusion in paragraphs (A)(11)(t) and (B)(22)(c)(xx). |
| Regulation No. 62.6 | Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter | |||
| Section I | Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter in Non-Attainment Areas | 11/27/2015 | 8/21/2017, 82 FR 39541 | |
| Section II | Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter in Problem Areas | 5/24/1985 | 10/3/1989, 54 FR 40659 | |
| Section III | Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter Statewide | 12/27/2013 | 8/21/2017, 82 FR 39541 | |
| Section IV | Effective Date | 5/24/1985 | 10/3/1989, 54 FR 40659 | |
| Regulation No. 62.7 | Good Engineering Practice Stack Height | |||
| Section I | General | 5/23/1986 | 5/28/1987, 52 FR 19858 | |
| Section II | Applicability | 5/23/1986 | 5/28/1987, 52 FR 19858 | |
| Section III | Definitions and Conditions | 5/23/1986 | 5/28/1987, 52 FR 19858 | |
| Section IV | Public Participation | 5/23/1986 | 5/28/1987, 52 FR 19858 | |
| Regulation No. 62.96 | Nitrogen Oxides (NOX) Budget Program | 1/25/2019 | 7/29/2020, 85 FR 45541 | |
| Regulation No. 62.97 | Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) Trading Program | 8/25/2017 | 10/13/2017, 82 FR 47936 | |
| Regulation No. 62.99 | Nitrogen Oxides (NOX) Budget Program Requirements for Stationary Sources Not in the Trading Program | 5/24/2002 | 6/28/2002, 67 FR 43546 | |
| S.C. Code Ann | Ethics Reform Act | |||
| Section 8-13-100(31) | Definitions | 1/1/1992 | 8/1/2012, 77 FR 45492 | |
| Section 8-13-700(A) and (B) | Use of official position or office for financial gain; disclosure of potential conflict of interest | 1/1/1992 | 8/1/2012, 77 FR 45492 | |
| Section 8-13-730 | Membership on or employment by regulatory agency of person associated with regulated business | 1/1/1992 | 8/1/2012, 77 FR 45492 |