(Air Pollution Control, Chs. NR 400-)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 227.11 (2) (a) and 285.11 (1), Stats., interpreting s. 285.11(6), Stats., and revising the State Implementation Plan (SIP) developed under that section, the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on revisions to chs. NR 428 and 484, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission reduction requirements.
Agency Analysis
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency required states to adopt new regulations in response to its NOx SIP Call to Reduce Ozone Transport. The SIP call established a nitrogen oxides (NO
x) emissions budget for Wisconsin (and 21 other states) and gave the state some discretion as to how the reductions in NOx emissions would be achieved.
The proposed rule allocates a specified amount of NOx emissions during each ozone season (May 1 – September 30) to each affected source. The emission allocation or credits become tradeable across all sources affected by the reduction requirements which participate in a trading program such that the aggregate emission allocation is not exceeded with certain limitations in terms of allocation duration. Monitoring and reporting requirements ensure regional attainment of the reduction objectives. The trading structure allows facilities flexibility in the actual level of investment in controls versus acquisition of emission credits via the market of participating sources.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to s. 227.114, Stats., it is not anticipated that the proposed rule will have an economic impact on small businesses.
Environmental Assessment
Notice is hereby further given that the Department has made a preliminary determination that this action does not involve significant adverse environmental effects and does not need an environmental analysis under ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code. However, based on the comments received, the Department may prepare an environmental analysis before proceeding with the proposal. This environmental review documents would summarize the Department's consideration of the impacts of the proposal and reasonable alternatives.
Hearing Information
Notice is hereby further given that the hearings will be held on:
Date & Time Location
May 17, 1999 Room 140-141
Monday DNR Southeast Region Office
at 1:00 p.m. 2300 N. Martin L. King, Jr. Dr.
MILWAUKEE, WI
May 18, 1999 Room 103 (Auditorium)
Tuesday Chippewa Valley Tech. College
at 1:00 p.m. 620 W. Clairemont Ave.
EAU CLAIRE, WI
(Parking is available in Lots P3
and P4 on the south side of
Clairemont Ave., and in P7
on the north side of
Clairemont Ave.)
May 19, 1999 Pinery Room
Wednesday Portage Co. Public Library
at 1:00 p.m. 1001 Main St.
STEVENS POINT, WI
May 20, 1999 Room 152A
Thursday Green Bay State Office Bldg.
at 1:00 p.m. 200 N. Jefferson St.
GREEN BAY, WI
May 21, 1999 Room D240 (2nd Floor)
Friday Madison Area Tech. College
at 10:00 a.m. 211 N. Carroll St.
MADISON, WI
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of information material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call Allen Hubbard at (608) 266-3450 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Written Comments and Contact Information
Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Mr. Allen Hubbard, Bureau of Air Management, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 no later than June 4, 1999. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the hearings.
Copies of Rule
A copy of proposed rule [AM-15-99] and its fiscal estimate may be obtained from:
Proposed Rules
Bureau of Air Management
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707
Phone: (608) 266-7718
FAX: (608) 267-0560
Fiscal Estimate
Fiscal impact:
The proposed rule will affect state government in terms of the Department of Administration's cost of compliance with the emissions reductions required for Boiler B25 at the University of Wisconsin's Charter Street Heating Plant. Boiler B25 is a core source undert the proposed rule, meaning it must reduce NOx emissions by 60 percent from 1995 levels. Using EPA cost estimates, the total annual cost of compliance for Boiler B25 is $225,000.
The proposed rule will also affect local government, specifically the Manitowoc municipality, because Manitowoc Public Utilities owns and operates two core sources. Using EPA cost estimates, the total annual cost of compliance for the two affected units at Manitowoc Public Utilities is $140,000.
Long-range fiscal implications:
None.
Notice of Hearing
Natural Resources
(Air Pollution Control, Chs. NR 400-)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 227.11 (2) (a), 285.11 (1) and 285.27 (2), Stats., interpreting s. 285.27 (2), Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on the amendment of s. NR 484.04 (9) and (24) and the creation of NR 460 Appendix KK, ch. NR 466 and s. NR 484.04 (21m), Wis. Adm. Code, relating to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for the printing and publishing industry.
Agency Analysis
The State Implementation Plan (SIP) developed under s. 285.27 (2), Stats., is also revised. The proposed rule will incorporate into state rules existing national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for the printing and publishing industry which took effect on May 30, 1996.
This federal standard applies to both new and existing major hazardous air pollutant (HAP) sources which operate publication rotogravure, product and packaging rotogravure, and wide-web flexographic printing presses. Publication rotogravure printers produce saleable paper products such as catalogues, magazines, newspaper inserts and telephone directories. Product and packaging rotogravure and wide-web flexographic facilities print on paper, plastic film, metal foil and vinyl for use in products such as flexible packaging, labels, gift wrap, floor coverings and decorative laminates. Inks and coatings used in this industry are a significant source of HAP emissions. The standard requires affected sources to control HAP emissions using the maximum achievable control technology (MACT). Flexible compliance options are provided including pollution prevention methods, which allow printers to eliminate the use of toxic chemicals by substituting nontoxic chemicals for toxic ones.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to s. 227.114, Stats., the proposed rule may have an impact on small businesses. The initial regulatory flexibility analysis is as follows:
a. Types of small businesses affected:
Printers and publishers.
b. Description of reporting and bookkeeping procedures required:
No procedures not already required by federal regulation.
c. Description of professional skills required:
No skills that are not already required by federal regulation.
Environmental Assessment
Notice is hereby further given that the Department has made a preliminary determination that this action does not involve significant adverse environmental effects and does not need an environmental analysis under ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code. However, based on the comments received, the Department may prepare an environmental analysis before proceeding with the proposal. This environmental review documents would summarize the Department's consideration of the impacts of the proposal and reasonable alternatives.
Hearing Information
Notice is hereby further given that the hearing will be held on:
May 18, 1998 Council Chambers
