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§ 52.570 Identification of plan.
(a) Purpose and scope. This section sets forth the applicable State implementation plan for Georgia under section 110 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401, 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 August 31, 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 paragraph (c) and (d) of this section with EPA approval dates after August 31, 2022, for Georgia 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 also inspect the material with an EPA approval date prior to August 31, 2022, for Georgia, at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, please email fedreg.legal@nara.gov or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
(c) EPA-Approved Georgia Regulations.
Table 1 to Paragraph (c)—EPA-Approved Georgia Regulations
| State citation | Title/subject | State effective date | EPA approval date | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391-3-1-.01 | Definitions | 7/29/2020 | 4/5/2022, 87 FR 19643 | Except the first paragraph, sections (a)-(nn), (pp)-(ccc), (eee)-(jjj), (nnn)-(bbbb), (dddd)-(kkkk), (mmmm), (rrrr)-(ssss), approved on 12/4/2018 with a state effective date of 7/20/2017; sections (ddd) and (cccc) approved on 2/2/1996 with a state effective date of 11/20/1994; (nnnn), approved on 1/5/2017 with a state effective date of 8/14/2016; and sections (oooo), (pppp), which are not in the SIP. |
| 391-3-1-.02 | Provisions | |||
| 391-3-1-.02(1) | General Requirements | 3/20/1979 | 9/18/1979, 44 FR 54047 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2) | Emission Standards | |||
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(a) | General Provisions | 8/1/2013 | 7/28/2017, 82 FR 35106 | Except for paragraph 391-3-1-.02(2)(a)1. |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(b) | Visible Emissions | 1/17/1979 | 9/18/1979, 44 FR 54047 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(c) | Incinerators | 7/23/2018 | 11/22/2019, 84 FR 64427 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(d) | Fuel-burning Equipment | 7/20/2005 | 2/9/2009, 75 FR 6309 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(e) | Particulate Emission from Manufacturing Processes | 8/1/2013 | 7/28/2017, 82 FR 35106 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(f) | Normal Superphosphate Manufacturing Facilities | 1/17/1979 | 9/18/1979, 44 FR 54047 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(g) | Sulfur Dioxide | 7/17/2002 | 7/9/2003, 68 FR 40786 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(h) | Portland Cement Plants | 1/17/1979 | 9/18/1979, 44 FR 54047 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(i) | Nitric Acid Plants | 1/17/1979 | 9/18/1979, 44 FR 54047 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(j) | Sulfuric Acid Plants | 1/17/1979 | 9/18/1979, 44 FR 54047 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(k) | Particulate Emission from Asphaltic Concrete Hot Mix Plants | 1/17/1979 | 9/18/1979, 44 FR 54047 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(n) | Fugitive Dust | 1/17/1979 | 9/18/1979, 44 FR 54047 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(p) | Particulate Emissions from Kaolin and Fuller's Earth Processes | 8/1/2013 | 7/28/2017, 82 FR 35106 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(q) | Particulate Emissions from Cotton Gins | 8/1/2013 | 7/28/2017, 82 FR 35106 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(r) | Particulate Emissions from Granular and Mixed Fertilizer Manufacturing Units | 1/27/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10842 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(t) | VOC Emissions from Automobile and Light Duty Truck Manufacturing | 3/7/2012 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(u) | VOC Emissions from Can Coating | 9/16/1992 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(v) | VOC Emissions from Coil Coating | 9/16/1992 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(w) | VOC Emissions from Paper Coating | 3/7/2012 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(x) | VOC Emissions from Fabric and Vinyl Coating | 9/16/1992 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(y) | VOC Emissions from Metal Furniture Coating | 3/7/2012 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(z) | VOC Emissions from Large Appliance Surface Coating | 3/7/2012 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(aa) | VOC Emissions from Wire Coating | 9/16/1992 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(bb) | Petroleum Liquid Storage | 1/9/1991 | 10/13/1992, 57 FR 46780 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(cc) | Bulk Gasoline Terminals | 1/9/1991 | 10/13/1992, 57 FR 46780 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(dd) | Cutback Asphalt | 1/17/1979 | 9/18/1979, 44 FR 54047 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(ee) | Petroleum Refinery | 1/9/1991 | 10/13/1992, 57 FR 46780 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(ff) | Solvent Metal Cleaning | 5/29/1996 | 4/26/1999, 64 FR 20186 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(gg) | Kraft Pulp Mills | 8/1/2013 | 7/28/2017, 82 FR 35106 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(hh) | Petroleum Refinery Equipment Leaks | 6/24/1994 | 2/2/1996, 61 FR 3817 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(ii) | VOC Emissions from Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products | 3/7/2012 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(jj) | VOC Emissions from Surface Coating of Flat Wood Paneling | 3/7/2012 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(kk) | VOC Emissions from Synthesized Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 12/18/1980 | 11/24/1981, 46 FR 57486 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(ll) | VOC Emissions from the Manufacture of Pneumatic Rubber Tires | 12/18/1980 | 11/24/1981, 46 FR 57486 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(mm) | VOC Emissions from Graphic Arts Systems | 3/7/2012 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(nn) | VOC Emissions from External Floating Roof Tanks | 12/18/1980 | 11/24/1981, 46 FR 57486 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(oo) | Fiberglass Insulation Manufacturing Plants | 12/18/1980 | 11/24/1981, 46 FR 57486 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(pp) | Bulk Gasoline Plants | 6/8/2008 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(qq) | VOC Emissions from Large Petroleum Dry Cleaners | 4/3/1991 | 10/13/1992, 57 FR 46780 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(rr) | Gasoline Dispensing Facility—Stage I | 10/25/2021 | 8/2/2023, 88 FR 50770 | Except for subparagraph 391-3-1-.02(2)(rr)16.(x), which was approved on 9/28/2012 with a state-effective date of 6/8/2008. |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(ss) | Gasoline Transport Systems and Vapor Collection Systems | 8/1/2013 | 7/28/2017, 82 FR 35106 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(tt) | VOC Emissions from Major Sources | 6/8/2008 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(uu) | Visibility Protection | 10/31/1985 | 1/28/1986, 51 FR 3466 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(vv) | Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage | 4/12/2009 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(yy) | Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides from Major Sources | 4/12/2009 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(ccc) | VOC Emissions from Bulk Mixing Tanks | 4/12/2009 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(ddd) | VOC Emissions from Offset Lithography and Letterpress | 3/7/2012 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(eee) | VOC Emissions from Expanded Polystyrene Products Manufacturing | 4/12/2009 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(fff) | Particulate Matter Emissions from Yarn Spinning Operations | 6/15/1998 | 12/2/1999, 64 FR 67491 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(hhh) | Wood Furniture Finishing and Cleaning Operations | 4/12/2009 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(jjj) | NOX Emissions from Electric Utility Steam Generating Units | 3/12/2007 | 11/27/2009, 74 FR 62249 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk) | VOC Emissions from Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities | 2/17/2019 | 3/11/2020, 85 FR 14145 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(lll) | NOX Emissions from Fuel-burning Equipment | 4/12/2009 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(mmm) | NOX Emissions from Stationary Gas Turbines and Stationary Engines used to Generate Electricity | 5/4/2014 | 9/1/2015, 80 FR 52627 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(nnn) | NOX Emissions from Large Stationary Gas Turbines | 4/20/2003 | 5/28/2019, 84 FR 24393 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr) | NOX Emissions from Small Fuel-Burning Equipment | 4/12/2009 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(vvv) | VOC Emissions from Coating Miscellaneous Plastic Parts and Products | 3/7/2012 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(yyy) | VOC Emissions from the Use of Miscellaneous Industrial Adhesives | 3/7/2012 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(zzz) | VOC Emissions from Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing | 3/7/2012 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(2)(aaaa) | Industrial Cleaning Solvents | 3/7/2012 | 9/28/2012, 77 FR 59554 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(3) | Sampling | 6/15/1998 | 12/2/1999, 64 FR 67491 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(4) | Ambient Air Standards | 9/19/2022 | 2/6/2024, 89 FR 8076 | Except paragraphs (a), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h), approved on 12/4/2018 with a state effective date of 7/20/2017. |
| 391-3-1-.02(5) | Open Burning | 7/13/2006 | 5/28/2019, 84 FR 24393 | Except subparagraph 391-3-1-.02(5)(c), which was approved on July 10, 2001, with a state effective date of August 16, 2000. |
| 391-3-1-.02(6) | Source Monitoring | 8/1/2013 | 7/28/2017, 82 FR 35108 | Except paragraph (a)4., approved on 3/9/2022, with a state effective date of 10/25/2021. |
| 391-3-1-.02(7) | Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality (PSD) | 7/20/2017 | 9/16/2020, 85 FR 57707 | Except for the automatic rescission clause at 391-3-1-.02(7)(a)(2)(iv), which EPA disapproved on March 4, 2016. |
| Except for portions of Rule 391-3-1-.02(7) incorporating by reference 40 CFR 52.21(b)(2)(v), and 40 CFR 52.21(b)(3)(iii)(c), because those CFR provisions were indefinitely stayed by the Fugitive Emissions Rule in the March 30, 2011 rulemaking and have not been approved into the Georgia SIP. | ||||
| 391-3-1-.02(11) | Compliance Assurance Monitoring | 6/15/1998 | 12/2/1999, 64 FR 67491 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(12) | Cross State Air Pollution Rule NOX Annual Trading Program | 7/23/2018 | 2/18/2020, 85 FR 8749 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(13) | Cross State Air Pollution Rule SO2 Annual Trading Program | 7/23/2018 | 2/18/2020, 85 FR 8749 | |
| 391-3-1-.02(14) | Cross State Air Pollution Rule NOX Ozone Season Trading Program | 7/23/2018 | 2/18/2020, 85 FR 8749 | |
| 391-3-1-.03 | Permits | |||
| 391-3-1-.03(1) | Construction (SIP) Permit | 8/17/1994 | 8/30/1995, 60 FR 45048 | |
| 391-3-1-.03(2) | Operating (SIP) Permit | 12/26/2001 | 7/11/2002, 67 FR 45909 | Except subparagraph (e), which is not approved into the SIP. |
| 391-3-1-.03(3) | Revocation, Suspension, Modification or Amendment of Permits | 2/23/1979 | 9/18/1979, 44 FR 54047 | |
| 391-3-1-.03(4) | Permits Not Transferable | 11/20/1975 | 8/20/1976, 41 FR 35184 | |
| 391-3-1-.03(5) | Permits Public Records | 10/28/1992 | 2/2/1996, 61 FR 3819 | |
| 391-3-1-.03(6) | Exemptions | 7/29/2020 | 4/5/2022, 87 FR 19643 | With the exception of Rule 391-3-1-.03(6)(b)16. |
| 391-3-1-.03(7) | Combined Permits and Applications | 2/23/1979 | 9/18/1979, 44 FR 54047 | |
| 391-3-1-.03(8) | Permit Requirements | 9/26/2019 | 9/16/2020, 85 FR 57694 | |
| 391-3-1-.03(11) | Permit by Rule | 7/23/2018 | 11/22/2019, 84 FR 64427 | Except sections (a)-(b)(5) and (b)(7)-(b)(10), approved on 2/9/2010 with a state effective date of 7/20/2005; section (b)(6), approved on 3/13/2000 with a state effective date of 12/25/1997; and the phrase “or enforceable as a practical matter” in section .03(11)(b)11.(i), which is not in the SIP. |
| 391-3-1-.03(12) | Generic Permit | 8/17/1994 | 8/30/1995, 60 FR 45048 | |
| 391-3-1-.03(13) | Emission Reduction Credits | 9/26/2019 | 9/22/2020, 85 FR 59436 | Except subparagraph 391-3-1-.03(13)(f), which was approved into the SIP with a state effective date of 7/18/2001, and subparagraphs (b), (c), (e), (g), and (i), which were approved into the SIP with a state effective date of 2/16/2000. |
| 391-3-1-.04 | Air Pollution Episodes | 11/20/1975 | 8/20/1976, 41 FR 35184 | |
| 391-3-1-.07 | Inspections and Investigations | 11/20/1975 | 8/20/1976, 41 FR 35184 | |
| 391-3-1-.08 | Confidentiality of Information | 11/20/1975 | 8/20/1976, 41 FR 35184 | |
| 391-3-1-.09 | Enforcement | 11/22/1992 | 2/2/1996, 61 FR 3819 | |
| 391-3-1-.10 | Continuance of Prior Rules | 11/22/1992 | 2/2/1996, 61 FR 3819 | |
| 391-3-1-.15 | Georgia Transportation Conformity and Consultation Interagency Rule | 10/6/2010 | 6/15/2012, 77 FR 35866 | |
| 391-3-20 | Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance | |||
| 391-3-20-.01 | Definitions | 3/21/2023 | 2/9/2024, 89 FR 8996 | |
| 391-3-20-.02 | Covered Counties | 1/9/2005 | 5/24/2007, 72 FR 29075 | |
| 391-3-20-.03 | Covered Vehicles; Exemptions | 3/21/2023 | 2/9/2024, 89 FR 8996 | |
| 391-3-20-.04 | Emission Inspection Procedures | 3/21/2023 | 2/9/2024, 89 FR 8996 | |
| 391-3-20-.05 | Emission Standards | 3/21/2023 | 2/9/2024, 89 FR 8996 | |
| 391-3-20-.06 | On-Road Testing of Exhaust Emissions by Remote Sensing Technology or Other Means | 2/17/2019 | 8/24/2020, 85 FR 52047 | |
| 391-3-20-.07 | Inspection Equipment System Specifications | 4/13/2021 | 9/22/2022, 87 FR 57834 | |
| 391-3-20-.08 | Quality Control and Equipment Calibration Procedures | 3/28/2018 | 8/24/2020, 85 FR 52047 | |
| 391-3-20-.09 | Inspection Station Requirements | 4/19/2022 | 2/9/2024, 89 FR 8996 | |
| 391-3-20-.10 | Certificates of Authorization | 4/19/2022 | 2/9/2024, 89 FR 8996 | |
| 391-3-20-.11 | Inspector Qualifications and Certification | 3/21/2023 | 2/9/2024, 89 FR 8996 | |
| 391-3-20-.12 | Schedules for Emission Inspections | 6/19/2014 | 4/10/2017, 82 FR 17128 | |
| 391-3-20-.13 | Certificate of Emission Inspection | 4/19/2022 | 2/9/2024, 89 FR 8996 | |
| 391-3-20-.15 | Repairs and Retests | 4/19/2022 | 2/9/2024, 89 FR 8996 | |
| 391-3-20-.16 | Extensions and Reciprocal Inspections | 6/19/2014 | 4/10/2017, 82 FR 17128 | |
| 391-3-20-.17 | Waivers | 4/19/2022 | 2/9/2024, 89 FR 8996 | |
| 391-3-20-.18 | Sale of Vehicles | 3/28/2018 | 8/24/2020, 85 FR 52047 | |
| 391-3-20-.19 | Management Contractor | 6/19/2014 | 4/10/2017, 82 FR 17128 | |
| 391-3-20-.20 | Referee Program | 3/28/2018 | 8/24/2020, 85 FR 52047 | |
| 391-3-20-.21 | Inspection Fees | 6/19/2014 | 4/10/2017, 82 FR 17128 | |
| 391-3-20-.22 | Enforcement | 4/19/2022 | 2/9/2024, 89 FR 8996 | |