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(5) (a) The apportionment among air contaminant sources of the difference between an ambient air quality standard and the concentration in the atmosphere of the corresponding air contaminant in existence at the time the rule promulgated under s. 144.373 285.25 becomes effective; or

227,440 Section 440 . 144.30 (3r), (4), (5), (6) and (7) of the statutes are renumbered 285.01 (6), (7), (8), (9) and (10).

227,441 Section 441 . 144.30 (8) of the statutes is renumbered 285.01 (11) and amended to read:

285.01 (11) “Base line concentration" means concentration in the atmosphere of an air contaminant which exists in an area at the time of the first application to the U.S. environmental protection agency for a prevention of significant deterioration permit under 42 USC 7475 or the first application for an air pollution control permit under s. 144.391 285.60 for a major source located in an attainment area, whichever occurs first, less any contribution from stationary sources identified in 42 USC 7479 (4).

227,442 Section 442 . 144.30 (9) of the statutes is renumbered 285.01 (12).

227,443 Section 443 . 144.30 (10), (11), (12), (13) and (14) of the statutes are renumbered 285.01 (15), (16), (17), (18) and (19).

227,444 Section 444 . 144.30 (14m) of the statutes is renumbered 285.01 (20) and amended to read:

285.01 (20) “Growth accommodation" means the amount of volatile organic compounds specified in s. 144.40 285.39 (1) (a).

227,445 Section 445 . 144.30 (15) of the statutes is renumbered 285.01 (23).

227,446 Section 446 . 144.30 (16) of the statutes is renumbered 285.01 (24) and amended to read:

285.01 (24) “Major source" means a stationary source that is capable of emitting an air contaminant in an amount in excess of an amount specified by the department by rule under s. 144.31 (1) (r) 285.11 (16).

227,447 Section 447 . 144.30 (19e) of the statutes is renumbered 285.01 (25).

227,448 Section 448 . 144.30 (20) of the statutes is renumbered 285.01 (26) and amended to read:

285.01 (26) “Modification" means any physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source that increases the amount of emissions of an air contaminant or that results in the emission of an air contaminant not previously emitted, subject to rules promulgated under s. 144.31 (1) (s) 285.11 (17).

227,449 Section 449 . 144.30 (20e) and (20s) of the statutes are renumbered 285.01 (27) and (29).

227,450 Section 450 . 144.30 (21) of the statutes is renumbered 285.01 (30) and amended to read:

285.01 (30) “Nonattainment area" means an area identified by the department in a document prepared under s. 144.371 285.23 (2) where the concentration in the atmosphere of an air contaminant exceeds an ambient air quality standard.

227,451 Section 451 . 144.30 (22r) and (22rm) of the statutes are renumbered 285.01 (34) and (36).

227,452 Section 452 . 144.30 (22s) of the statutes is renumbered 285.01 (37) and amended to read:

285.01 (37) “Replenishment implementation period" means the period between August 1, 1987, and December 31 of the year by which the department requires full compliance with rules required to be promulgated under s. 144.40 285.39 (3).

227,453 Section 453 . 144.30 (23), (24) and (25) of the statutes are renumbered 285.01 (41), (42) and (43).

227,454 Section 454 . 144.31 (title) of the statutes is repealed.

227,455 Section 455 . 144.31 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 285.11, and 285.11 (1), (2), (4), (6) (a), (8) and (11), as renumbered, are amended to read:

285.11 (1) Promulgate rules implementing and consistent with ss. 144.30 to 144.426 and 144.96 this chapter and s. 299.15.

(2) Encourage voluntary cooperation by persons and affected groups to achieve the purposes of ss. 144.30 to 144.426 and 144.96 this chapter and s. 299.15.

(4) Collect and disseminate information and conduct educational and training programs relating to the purposes of ss. 144.30 to 144.426 and 144.96 this chapter and s. 299.15.

(6) (a) The measures are part of an interstate ozone control strategy implementation agreement under sub. (4) s. 285.15 signed by the governor of this state and of the state of Illinois.

(8) Consult, upon request, with any person proposing to construct, install, or otherwise acquire an air contaminant source, device or system for the control thereof, concerning the efficacy of such device or system, or the air pollution problem which may be related to the source, device or system. Nothing in any such consultation shall relieve any person from compliance with ss. 144.30 to 144.426 this chapter or rules pursuant thereto, or any other provision of law.

(11) Coordinate the reporting requirements under ss. 144.394 and 144.96 285.65 and 299.15 in order to minimize duplicative reporting requirements.

227,456 Section 456 . 144.31 (2) of the statutes is renumbered 285.13, and 285.13 (1), (2) and (7), as renumbered, are amended to read:

285.13 (1) Hold hearings relating to any aspect of the administration of ss. 144.30 to 144.426 and 144.96 this chapter and s. 299.15 and, in connection therewith, compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence.

(2) Issue orders to effectuate the purposes of ss. 144.30 to 144.426 and 144.96 this chapter and s. 299.15 and enforce the same by all appropriate administrative and judicial proceedings.

(7) Establish by rule, consistent with the federal clean air act, the amount of offsetting emissions reductions required under s. 144.393 285.63 (2) (a).

227,457 Section 457 . 144.31 (3) of the statutes is renumbered 285.51, and 285.51 (1), (3) (intro.), (a) and (c), (4), (5) and (6), as renumbered, are amended to read:

285.51 (1) In this subsection section, “solid waste treatment" has the meaning given in s. 144.43 (7r) 289.01 (39).

(3) (intro.) The program under par. (b) sub. (2) does not apply with respect to any of the following:

(a) A facility described in s. 159.07 287.07 (7) (bg).

(c) A solid waste treatment facility for high-volume industrial waste as defined in s. 144.44 (7) 289.01 (17).

(4) The training required under par. (b) 2. sub. (2) (b) may be conducted by the department or by another person with the approval of the department.

(5) The department may suspend or revoke a solid waste treatment facility's operating license if persons at the facility fail to obtain certification required under par. (b) 1. sub. (2) (a) or for failure to have a certified operator on the site as required under par. (b) 5. sub. (2) (e).

(6) The department may suspend or revoke an operator's certification for failure to comply with ss. 144.30 to 144.426 this chapter, rules promulgated under those sections this chapter or conditions of operation made applicable to a solid waste treatment facility by the department.

227,458 Section 458 . 144.31 (4) of the statutes is renumbered 285.15.

227,459 Section 459 . 144.32 of the statutes is renumbered 285.71 and amended to read:

285.71 Federal aid. Subdivisions of this state and interlocal agencies may make application for, receive, administer and expend any federal aid for the control of air pollution or the development and administration of programs related to air pollution control if first submitted to and approved by the department. The department shall approve any such application if it is consistent with the purposes of ss. 144.30 to 144.426 this chapter and any other applicable requirements of law.

227,460 Section 460 . 144.33 of the statutes is renumbered 285.70 and amended to read:

285.70 Confidentiality of records. (1) Except as provided in sub. (2), the department shall make any record, report or other information obtained in the administration of ss. 144.30 to 144.426 and 144.96 this chapter and s. 299.15 available to the public.

(2) The department shall keep confidential any part of a record, report or other information obtained in the administration of ss. 144.30 to 144.426 and 144.96 this chapter and s. 299.15, other than emission data or an air pollution control permit, upon a showing satisfactory to the department by any person that the part of a record, report or other information would, if made public, divulge a method or process that is entitled to protection as a trade secret, as defined in s. 134.90 (1) (c), of that person.

(3) Subsection (2) does not prevent the disclosure of any information to a representative of the department for the purpose of administering ss. 144.30 to 144.426 and 144.96 this chapter and s. 299.15 or to an officer, employe or authorized representative of the federal government for the purpose of administering the federal clean air act. When the department provides information that is confidential under sub. (2) to the federal government, the department shall also provide a copy of the application for confidential status.

227,461 Section 461 . 144.34 of the statutes is renumbered 285.19 and amended to read:

285.19 Inspections. Any duly authorized officer, employe or representative of the department may enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or at which an air contaminant source is located or is being constructed or installed at any reasonable time for the purpose of ascertaining the state of compliance with ss. 144.30 to 144.426 and 144.96 this chapter and s. 299.15 and rules promulgated or permits issued under those sections this chapter or s. 299.15. No person may refuse entry or access to any authorized representative of the department who requests entry for purposes of inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials. No person may obstruct, hamper or interfere with any such inspection. The department, if requested, shall furnish to the owner or operator of the premises a report setting forth all facts found which relate to compliance status.

227,462 Section 462 . 144.36 of the statutes is renumbered 285.79, and 285.79 (3) (c) and (f) and (4), as renumbered, are amended to read:

285.79 (3) (c) A compliance assistance program that assists small business stationary sources in determining applicable requirements under ss. 144.30 to 144.426 and 144.96 this chapter and s. 299.15 and in receiving air pollution control permits in a timely and efficient manner.

(f) Procedures for consideration of a request from a small business stationary source for alteration of any required work practice or technological method of compliance with ss. 144.30 to 144.426 this chapter or of the schedule of measures that must be taken to implement a required work practice or method of compliance before an applicable compliance date, based on the technological and financial capability of the small business stationary source.

(4) Granting alterations. The department may not grant an alteration under sub. (3) (f) unless the alteration complies with the requirements of the federal clean air act and any applicable plan under s. 144.31 (1) (f) 285.11 (6). If those applicable requirements are set forth in federal regulations, the department may only grant alterations authorized in those regulations.

227,463 Section 463 . 144.371 of the statutes is renumbered 285.23.

227,464 Section 464 . 144.3712 of the statutes, as affected by 1995 Wisconsin Act 52, is renumbered 285.33, and 285.33 (1) (b) and (4) (a) 3., as renumbered, are amended to read:

285.33 (1) (b) The department may, by rule, determine areas of the state, other than areas described under par. (a), in which the department will require employe trip reduction programs. The department may not require an employe trip reduction program in an area unless that requirement is authorized under s. 144.31 (1) (f) 285.11 (6).

(4) (a) 3. A reduction of emissions of volatile organic compounds, achieved after August 31, 1995, in the areas described under sub. (1) (a) or (b) that is equal to or greater than the reduction of the emissions of volatile organic compounds that would be achieved under a compliance plan under sub. (3) (a), if the emissions reduction is included in an operation permit under s. 144.391 285.60 or another document that is enforceable by the federal government.

227,465 Section 465 . 144.3714 of the statutes is renumbered 285.35, and 285.35 (2) (b), as renumbered, is amended to read:

285.35 (2) (b) The department may, by rule, determine areas of the state, other than areas described under par. (a), in which the department will require clean-fuel vehicle programs. The department may not require a clean-fuel vehicle program in an area unless that requirement is authorized under s. 144.31 (1) (f) 285.11 (6).

227,466 Section 466 . 144.3716 (title), (1) and (2) (title) and (a) of the statutes are renumbered 285.37 (title), (1) and (2) (title) and (a).

227,467 Section 467 . 144.3716 (2) (am), (b) and (c) of the statutes are renumbered 285.37 (2) (b), (c) and (d) and amended to read:

285.37 (2) (b) The department shall issue documents that describe areas of the state, other than areas described under par. (a) or (b) (c), in which the use of reformulated gasoline is required, if the governor designates the areas in an application under 42 USC 7545 (k) (6) that is approved by the administrator of the federal environmental protection agency.

(c) The department may, by rule, determine areas of the state, other than areas described under par. (a) or (am) (b), in which the department will require the use of reformulated gasoline. The department may not require the use of reformulated gasoline in an area unless that requirement is authorized under s. 144.31 (1) (f) 285.11 (6).

(d) Notwithstanding ss. 227.01 (13) and 227.10 (1), a document issued under par. (a) or (am) (b) is not a rule. A document issued under par. (a) may be reviewed under ss. 227.42 and 227.52.

227,468 Section 468 . 144.3716 (3) of the statutes is renumbered 285.37 (3), and 285.37 (3) (a), as renumbered, is amended to read:

285.37 (3) (a) Except as provided in par. (b), beginning on January 1, 1995, no person may sell gasoline in an area described under sub. (2) (a), (am) or (b) or (c) unless the gasoline satisfies the minimum specifications for reformulated gasoline under s. 168.04.

227,469 Section 469 . 144.372 of the statutes is renumbered 285.29.

227,470 Section 470 . 144.373 of the statutes is renumbered 285.25.

227,471 Section 471. 144.374 of the statutes is renumbered 285.62 (11).

227,472 Section 472 . 144.375 (title) of the statutes is repealed.

227,473 Section 473 . 144.375 (1), (2) and (3) of the statutes are renumbered 285.21 (1), (2) and (3), and 285.21 (1) (a) and (2), as renumbered, are amended to read:

285.21 (1) (a) Similar to federal standard. If an ambient air quality standard is promulgated under section 109 of the federal clean air act, the department shall promulgate by rule a similar standard but this standard may not be more restrictive than the federal standard except as provided under sub. (6) (4).

(2) Ambient air increment. The department shall promulgate by rule ambient air increments for various air contaminants in attainment areas. The ambient air increments shall be consistent with and not more restrictive, either in terms of the concentration or the contaminants to which they apply, than ambient air increments under the federal clean air act except as provided under sub. (6) (4).

227,474 Section 474 . 144.375 (4), (5) and (5m) of the statutes are renumbered 285.27 (1), (2) and (3), and 285.27 (1) (a) and (c) and (2) (a) and (c), as renumbered, are amended to read:

285.27 (1) (a) Similar to federal standard. If a standard of performance for new stationary sources is promulgated under section 111 of the federal clean air act, the department shall promulgate by rule a similar emission standard but this standard may not be more restrictive in terms of emission limitations than the federal standard except as provided under sub. (6) (4).

(c) Restrictive standard. The department may impose a more restrictive emission standard of performance for a new stationary source than the standard promulgated under par. (a) or (b) on a case-by-case basis if a more restrictive emission standard is needed to meet the applicable lowest achievable emission rate under s. 144.393 285.63 (2) (b) or to install the best available control technology under s. 144.393 285.63 (3) (a).

(2) (a) Similar to federal standard. If an emission standard for a hazardous air contaminant is promulgated under section 112 of the federal clean air act, the department shall promulgate by rule a similar standard but this standard may not be more restrictive in terms of emission limitations than the federal standard except as provided under sub. (6) (4).

(c) Restrictive standard. The department may impose a more restrictive emission standard for a hazardous air contaminant than the standard promulgated under par. (a) or (b) on a case-by-case basis if a more restrictive standard is needed to meet the applicable lowest achievable emission rate under s. 144.393 285.63 (2) (b) or to install the best available control technology under s. 144.393 285.63 (3) (a).

227,475 Section 475 . 144.375 (6) (title) of the statutes is renumbered 285.21 (4) (title).

227,476 Section 476 . 144.375 (6) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 285.21 (4) and amended to read:

285.21 (4) If the ambient air increment, or the ambient air quality standard, the standards of performance for new stationary sources or the emission standards for hazardous air contaminants standards in effect on April 30, 1980, under the federal clean air act are relaxed, the department shall alter the corresponding state standards unless it finds that the relaxed standards would not provide adequate protection for public health and welfare.

227,477 Section 477 . 144.375 (6) (b) and (c) of the statutes are repealed.

227,478 Section 478 . 144.38 of the statutes is renumbered 285.17.

227,479 Section 479 . 144.382 of the statutes is renumbered 285.53, and 285.53 (1) (a) and (2), as renumbered, are amended to read:

285.53 (1) (a) Applicability. This subsection applies to a medical waste incinerator, as defined in s. 159.07 287.07 (7) (c) 1. cr., that has a capacity of 5 tons or more per day.

(2) Continuous monitoring. A person operating or responsible for the operation of a medical waste incinerator, as defined in s. 159.07 287.07 (7) (c) 1. cr., shall continuously monitor emissions from the medical waste incinerator.

227,480 Section 480 . 144.385 of the statutes is repealed.

Note: This statutory section established sulfur dioxide emission limits for major utilities prior to January 1, 1993, and, according to sub. (9) of s. 144.385, does not apply after December 31, 1992.