Implementation of New Source Review Changes at Western States Air Resources Council Meeting
The Western States Air Resources Council convened on September 18, 2003, to address key issues regarding the implementation of New Source Review changes. Key topics included the adoption of final rules by states, the necessity of aligning state regulations with EPA requirements, and clarifying the definition of "equivalent or better" emissions programs. Discussions also revolved around emission reductions metrics, supplemental environmental analyses, and state approval processes. The need for updated guidance from the EPA and practical implementation strategies were also highlighted during the meeting.
Implementation of New Source Review Changes at Western States Air Resources Council Meeting
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Implementation of New Source Review Changes Western States Air Resources Council Business Meeting September 18, 2003
Some of the Key Issues • Adoption of final rules by States and approval by EPA • “Do I have to wait until I change my rules to implement the changes?” • “Unlike those other states, I clearly have a better, more stringent program……Right?” • “I know what equivalent or better means but what does EPA think it means?” • Judging equivalence in a case-by-case world • Metric will be emission reductions not number of permits required • Supplemental environmental analysis • When is it going to end? • Delegated States trying to be SIP-approved • SIP-approved States
More Key Issues • Will EPA be updating the draft 1990 NSR Workshop Manual (aka puzzle book) or issuing other kind of guidance? • Practical implementation of changes
