[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 210 (Wednesday, October 30, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 86250-86254]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25141]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 55

[EPA-R02-OAR-2024-0277; FRL 12035-02-R2]


Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Update To Include New 
Jersey State Requirements

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing an 
update of a portion of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) air 
regulations proposed in the Federal Register on July 16, 2024. 
Requirements applying to OCS sources located within 25 miles of States' 
seaward boundaries must be updated periodically to remain consistent 
with the requirements of the corresponding onshore area (COA), as 
mandated by the Clean Air Act (CAA). The portion of the OCS air 
regulations that is being updated here pertains to the requirements for 
OCS sources for which the State of New Jersey is the COA. The intended 
effect of approving the OCS requirements for the State of New Jersey is 
to regulate emissions from OCS sources in accordance with the 
requirements onshore. The requirements discussed below are proposed to 
be incorporated by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations and 
listed in the appendix to the OCS air regulations.

DATES: This final rule is effective on November 29, 2024. The 
incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this rule 
is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of November 29, 
2024.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID 
Number EPA-R02-OAR-2024-0277. All documents in the docket are available 
at www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Viorica Petriman, Air Programs Branch, 
Permitting Section, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, 290 
Broadway, New York, New York 10007, (212) 637-4021, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Contents

I. What is the background for this action?
II. What comments were received in response to EPA's proposed 
action?
III. What action is EPA taking?
IV. Incorporation by Reference
V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
VI. Judicial Review

I. What is the background for this action?

    On July 16, 2024, EPA proposed to incorporate by reference into the 
OCS air regulations at 40 CFR part 55 (``Part 55'') \1\ updated 
requirements pertaining to the State of New Jersey. See 89 FR 57828. 
The action that EPA is taking today in this rule is to finalize those 
proposed updates.
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    \1\ For more information and background on the OCS regulations 
generally, the reader may refer to the Proposed Rulemaking, December 
5, 1991 (56 FR 63774), and the final rule promulgated September 4, 
1992 (57 FR 40792).
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    Section 328(a) of the CAA requires that for such OCS sources 
located within 25 miles of a State's seaward boundary, the requirements 
shall be the same as would be applicable if the sources were located in 
the corresponding onshore area (COA). Because the OCS requirements are 
based on onshore requirements, and onshore requirements may change, CAA 
section 328(a)(1) requires that EPA update the OCS requirements as 
necessary to maintain consistency with onshore requirements. To comply 
with this statutory mandate, EPA must incorporate by reference into 
part 55 all relevant State rules in effect for onshore sources, so they 
can be applied to OCS sources located offshore. This limits EPA's 
flexibility in deciding which requirements will be incorporated into 40 
CFR part 55 and prevents EPA from making substantive changes to the 
requirements it incorporates. As a result, EPA may be incorporating 
rules into 40 CFR part 55 that do not conform to all of EPA's State 
implementation plan (SIP) guidance or certain requirements of the CAA. 
Inclusion in the OCS rule does not imply that a rule meets the 
requirements of the CAA for SIP approval, nor does it imply that the 
rule will be approved by EPA for inclusion in the SIP. 40 CFR 55.12 
specifies certain times at which part 55's incorporation by reference 
of a State's rules must be updated. One time such a ``consistency 
update'' must occur is when any OCS source applicant submits a Notice 
of Intent (NOI) under 40 CFR 55.4 for a new or a modified OCS source. 
40 CFR 55.4(a) requires that any OCS source applicant must submit to 
EPA an NOI before performing any physical change or change in method of 
operation that results in an increase in emissions if the OCS source is 
located within 25 miles of a State's seaward boundaries. EPA must 
conduct any necessary consistency update when it receives an NOI, and 
prior to receiving any application for a preconstruction permit from 
the OCS source applicant. 40 CFR 55.6(b)(2) and 55.12(f). On May 10, 
2024, EPA received a NOI from Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project 3, 
LLC to submit an OCS permit application for the construction of a new 
OCS source (a wind energy project) about 7.3 nautical miles offshore 
New Jersey.
    EPA reviewed the New Jersey State Department of Environmental 
Protection (``NJDEP'') air rules currently in effect, to ensure that 
they are rationally related to the attainment or maintenance of Federal 
and State ambient air quality standards (AAQS) or part C of title I of 
the CAA, that they are not designed expressly to prevent exploration 
and development of the OCS, and that they are applicable to OCS 
sources. See 40 CFR 55.1. EPA has also evaluated the rules to ensure 
they are not arbitrary and capricious. See 40 CFR 55.12(e). EPA has 
excluded New Jersey's administrative or procedural rules,\2\ and 
requirements that regulate toxics which are not related to the 
attainment and maintenance of Federal and State AAQS.
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    \2\ Each COA which has been delegated the authority to implement 
and enforce part 55 will use its administrative and procedural rules 
as onshore. However, in those instances where EPA has not delegated 
authority to implement and enforce part 55, as is the case in New 
Jersey, EPA will use its own administrative and procedural 
requirements to implement the substantive requirements. See 40 CFR 
55.14(c)(4).
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II. What comments were received in response to EPA's proposed action?

    EPA's proposed action provided a 30-day public comment period, 
which closed on August 15, 2024. During this

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period, we received one comment \3\ that supports and acknowledges the 
importance of EPA's proposed action to update a portion of part 55 that 
pertains to the requirements for OCS sources for which the State of New 
Jersey is the COA, so that those requirements could then be applied to 
the respective OCS sources.
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    \3\ The comment received reads as follows: ``This is in regard 
to Docket number: EPA_FR DOC_0001, regarding the outer continental 
shelf air regulations update, to include New Jersey State 
requirements. A part of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Air 
Regulations needs to be updated, in accordance to the proposal made 
by the Environment Protection Agency (EPA). The Clean Air Act (CAA) 
mandates that requirements for OCS sources located within 25 miles 
of a State's seaward boundary be updated on a regular basis to 
ensure compliance with the standards of the corresponding onshore 
region (COA). Emissions from OCS sources will be regulated in line 
with onshore regulations as a result of the State of New Jersey's 
OCS requirements being approved. Air pollution has been an 
increasing problem in recent times. The atmosphere has been 
massively impacted by air pollution, leading to changes in the 
climate. This proposed rule would allow more control over air 
pollution from OCS sources, maintaining Federal and State ambient 
air quality standards (AAQS). As we look to find solutions for air 
pollution in our environment, we need to work with OCS to make sure 
their regulations are up to standards with the Federal program.''
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III. What action is EPA taking?

    EPA is taking final action to incorporate by reference relevant New 
Jersey air pollution control rules that are currently in effect into 40 
CFR 55.14 and to update the ``New Jersey'' section of appendix A to 40 
CFR part 55, which lists those rules. EPA is approving this action 
under section 328(a) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. 7627(a). Section 328(a) of 
the CAA requires that EPA establish requirements to control air 
pollution from OCS sources located within 25 miles of a States' seaward 
boundaries that are the same as onshore requirements. To comply with 
this statutory mandate, EPA must incorporate applicable onshore rules 
into 40 CFR part 55 as they exist onshore.

IV. Incorporation by Reference

    In this rule, EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes 
incorporation by reference as described in sections I and II of this 
preamble. In accordance with the requirements of 1 CFR 51.5, EPA is 
finalizing the incorporation by reference of ``State of New Jersey 
Requirements Applicable to OCS Sources'', which provides the New Jersey 
air rules in effect as of June 6, 2024, that would apply to OCS 
sources. EPA has made, and will continue to make, this material 
available through www.regulations.gov and at EPA Region 2 Office 
(please contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT section of this preamble for more information).

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to establish 
requirements to control air pollution from OCS sources located within 
25 miles of States' seaward boundaries that are the same as onshore air 
control requirements. To comply with this statutory mandate, EPA must 
incorporate applicable onshore rules into part 55 as they exist 
onshore. 42 U.S.C. 7627(a)(1); 40 CFR 55.12. Thus, in promulgating OCS 
consistency updates, EPA's role is to maintain consistency between OCS 
regulations and the regulations of onshore areas, provided that they 
meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act. Accordingly, this action simply 
updates the existing OCS requirements to make them consistent with 
requirements onshore, without the exercise of any policy discretion by 
EPA.

a. Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review

    This action is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under the 
terms of Executive Orders (E.O.) 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) 
and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011) and is therefore not subject 
to review under the E.O.

b. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)

    This action does not impose any new information collection burden 
under PRA because this action only updates the State rules that are 
incorporated by reference into 40 CFR part 55, appendix A. OMB has 
previously approved the information collection activities contained in 
the existing regulations at 40 CFR part 55 and, by extension, this 
update to 40 CFR part 55, and has assigned OMB control number 2060-
0249. This action does not impose a new information burden under PRA 
because this action only updates the State rules that are incorporated 
by reference into 40 CFR part 55, appendix A.

c. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

    I certify that this action will not have a significant impact on a 
substantial number of small entities under the RFA. This proposed rule 
does not impose any requirements or create impacts on small entities. 
This proposed consistency update under CAA section 328 will not create 
any new requirements but simply proposes to update the State 
requirements incorporated by reference into 40 CFR part 55 to match the 
current State requirements.

d. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA)

    This action does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly 
or uniquely affect small governments as described in UMRA, 2 U.S.C. 
1531-1538. The action imposes no enforceable duty on any State, local 
or Tribal governments.

e. Executive Order 13132, Federalism

    This action does not have federalism implications. It will not have 
substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between 
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power 
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.

f. Executive Order 13175, Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments

    This action does not have Tribal implications, as specified in 
Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because it does 
not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian Tribes, on 
the relationship between the Federal government and Indian Tribes, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal 
government and Indian Tribes, nor does it impose substantial direct 
costs on Tribal governments, nor preempt Tribal law. It merely proposes 
to update the State law incorporated by reference into 40 CFR part 55 
to match current State requirements.

g. Executive Order 13045, Protection of Children From Environmental 
Health Risks and Safety Risks

    EPA interprets Executive Order 13045 as applying only to those 
regulatory actions that concern health or safety risks that EPA has 
reason to believe may disproportionately affect children, per the 
definition of ``covered regulatory action'' in section 2-202 of the 
Executive Order. This action is not subject to Executive Order 13045 
because it is not an economically significant regulatory action based 
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 and simply 
proposes to update the State requirements incorporated by reference 
into 40 CFR part 55 to match the current State requirements.

h. Executive Order 13211, Actions That Significantly Affect Energy 
Supply, Distribution, or Use

    This proposed rule is not subject to Executive Order 13211 because 
it is not

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a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866.

i. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act

    This rulemaking is not subject to requirements of section 12(d) of 
the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 
272 note) because application of those requirements would be 
inconsistent with the Clean Air Act.

j. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address Environmental 
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Population

    EPA believes that this action is not subject to Executive Order 
12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994) because it does not provide EPA 
with the discretionary authority to address, as appropriate, 
disproportionate human health, or environmental effects, using 
practicable and legally permissible methods.

k. Congressional Review Act (CRA)

    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the 
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally 
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating 
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, 
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the 
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this action and 
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of 
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior 
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot 
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal 
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 
804(2).

VI. Judicial Review

    Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for 
judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court 
of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by December 30, 2024. Filing a 
petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule 
does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of 
judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for 
judicial review may be filed and shall not postpone the effectiveness 
of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in 
proceedings to enforce its requirements. See CAA section 307(b)(2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 55

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedures, 
Air pollution control, Hydrocarbons, Incorporation by reference, 
Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Nitrogen oxides, Outer 
Continental Shelf, Ozone, Particulate matter, Permits, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides.

Lisa Garcia,
Regional Administrator, Region 2.

    For the reasons set out in the preamble, amend title 40 of the Code 
of Federal Regulations, part 55, as follows.

PART 55--OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF AIR REGULATIONS

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1. The authority citation for 40 CFR part 55 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  Section 328 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401, et 
seq.) as amended by Public Law 101-549.


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2. Section 55.14 is amended by revising paragraph (e)(15)(i)(A) to read 
as follows:


Sec.  55.14   Requirements that apply to OCS sources located within 25 
miles of States' seaward boundaries, by State.

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    (e) * * *
    (15) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (A) State of New Jersey Requirements Applicable to OCS Sources, 
June 6, 2024.
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3. Appendix A to 40 CFR part 55 is amended by revising the entry for 
``New Jersey'' to read as follows:

Appendix A to Part 55--Listing of State and Local Requirements 
Incorporated by Reference Into Part 55, by State

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New Jersey

    (a) State requirements.
    (1) The following State of New Jersey requirements are 
applicable to OCS Sources, as of June 6, 2024. New Jersey Department 
of Environmental Protection-New Jersey Administrative Code. The 
following sections of Title 7:

Chapter 27 Subchapter 2--Control and Prohibition of Open Burning 
(Effective 6/20/1994)

N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.2. Open burning for salvage operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.3. Open burning of refuse
N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.4. General provisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.6. Prescribed burning
N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.7. Emergencies
N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.8. Dangerous material
N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.12. Special permit
N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.13. Fees

Chapter 27 Subchapter 3--Control and Prohibition of Smoke From 
Combustion of Fuel (Effective 2/4/2002)

N.J.A.C. 7:27-3.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-3.2. Smoke emissions from stationary indirect heat 
exchangers
N.J.A.C. 7:27-3.3. Smoke emissions from marine installations
N.J.A.C. 7:27-3.4. Smoke emissions from the combustion of fuel in 
mobile sources
N.J.A.C. 7:27-3.5. Smoke emissions from stationary internal 
combustion engines and stationary turbine engines
N.J.A.C. 7:27-3.6. Stack test
N.J.A.C. 7:27-3.7. Exceptions

Chapter 27 Subchapter 4--Control and Prohibition of Particles From 
Combustion of Fuel (Effective 4/20/2009)

N.J.A.C. 7:27-4.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-4.2. Standards for the emission of particles
N.J.A.C. 7:27-4.3. Performance test principle
N.J.A.C. 7:27-4.4. Emissions tests
N.J.A.C. 7:27-4.6. Exceptions

Chapter 27 Subchapter 5--Prohibition of Air Pollution (Effective 10/12/
1977)

N.J.A.C. 7:27-5.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-5.2. General provisions

Chapter 27 Subchapter 6--Control and Prohibition of Particles From 
Manufacturing Processes (Effective 5/4/1998)

N.J.A.C. 7:27-6.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-6.2. Standards for the emission of particles
N.J.A.C. 7:27-6.3. Performance test principles
N.J.A.C. 7:27-6.4. Emissions tests
N.J.A.C. 7:27-6.5. Variances
N.J.A.C. 7:27-6.7. Exceptions

Chapter 27 Subchapter 7--Sulfur (Effective 11/6/2017)

N.J.A.C. 7:27-7.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-7.2. Control and prohibition of air pollution from 
sulfur compounds

Chapter 27 Subchapter 8--Permits and Certificates for Minor Facilities 
(and Major Facilities Without an Operating Permit) (Effective 11/20/
2023)

N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.2. Applicability
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.3. General provisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.4. How to apply, register, submit a notice, or renew
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.5. Air quality impact analysis
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.6. Service fees
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.7. Operating certificates
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.8. General permits
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.9. Environmental improvement pilot tests
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.11. Standards for issuing a permit
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.12. State of the art
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13. Conditions of approval
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.14. Denials
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.15. Reporting requirements
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.16. Revocation
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.17. Changes to existing permits and certificates
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.18. Permit revisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.19. Compliance plan changes
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.20. Seven-day notice changes

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N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.21. Amendments
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.23. Reconstruction
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.24. Special provisions for construction but not 
operation
N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.25. Special provisions for pollution control 
equipment or pollution prevention process modifications
Appendix 1

Chapter 27 Subchapter 9--Sulfur in Fuels (Effective 9/20/2010)

N.J.A.C. 7:27-9.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-9.2. Sulfur content standards
N.J.A.C. 7:27-9.3. Exemptions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-9.4. Waiver of air quality modeling

Chapter 27 Subchapter 10--Sulfur in Solid Fuels (Effective 9/6/2011)

N.J.A.C. 7:27-10.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-10.2. Sulfur contents standards
N.J.A.C. 7:27-10.3. Expansion, reconstruction, or construction of 
solid fuel burning units
N.J.A.C. 7:27-10.4. Exemptions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-10.5. SO2 emission rate determinations

Chapter 27 Subchapter 11--Incinerators (Effective 5/4/1998)

N.J.A.C. 7:27-11.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-11.2. Construction standards
N.J.A.C. 7:27-11.3. Emission standards
N.J.A.C. 7:27-11.4. Permit to construct; certificate to operate
N.J.A.C. 7:27-11.5. Operation
N.J.A.C. 7:27-11.6. Exceptions

Chapter 27 Subchapter 12--Prevention and Control of Air Pollution 
Emergencies (Effective 5/20/1974)

N.J.A.C. 7:27-12.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-12.2. Emergency criteria
N.J.A.C. 7:27-12.3. Criteria for emergency termination
N.J.A.C. 7:27-12.4. Standby plans
N.J.A.C. 7:27-12.5. Standby orders
Table I Emission Reduction Objectives
Table II Emission Reduction Objectives
Table III Emission Reduction Objectives

Chapter 27 Subchapter 16--Control and Prohibition of Air Pollution by 
Volatile Organic Compounds (Effective 4/4/2022)

N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.1A. Purpose, scope, applicability, and severability
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.2. VOC stationary storage tanks
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.3. Gasoline transfer operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.4. VOC transfer operations, other than gasoline
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.5. Marine tank vessel loading and ballasting 
operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.6. Open top tanks and solvent cleaning operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.7. Surface coating and graphic arts operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.8. Boilers
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.9. Stationary combustion turbines
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.10. Stationary reciprocating engines
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.12. Surface coating operations at mobile equipment 
repair and refinishing facilities
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.13. Flares
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.16. Other source operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.17. Alternative and facility-specific VOC control 
requirements
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.18. Leak detection and repair
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.19. Application of cutback and emulsified asphalts
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.21. Natural gas pipelines
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.22. Emission information, record keeping and 
testing
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.23. Procedures for demonstrating compliance
N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.27. Exceptions
Appendix I
Appendix II

Chapter 27 Subchapter 18--Control and Prohibition of Air Pollution From 
New or Altered Sources Affecting Ambient Air Quality (Emission Offset 
Rules) (Effective 11/6/2017)

N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.2. Facilities subject to this subchapter
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.3. Standards for issuance of permits
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.4. Air quality impact analysis
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.5. Standards for use of emission reductions as 
emission offsets
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.6. Emission offset postponement
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.7. Determination of a net emission increase or a 
significant net emission increase
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.8. Banking of emission reductions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.9. Secondary emissions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.10. Exemptions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-18.12. Civil or criminal penalties for failure to 
comply

Chapter 27 Subchapter 19--Control and Prohibition of Air Pollution From 
Oxides of Nitrogen (Effective 1/16/2018)

N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.2. Purpose, scope, and applicability
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.3. General provisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.4. Boilers serving electric generating units
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.5. Stationary combustion turbines
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.6. Emissions averaging
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.7. Industrial/commercial/institutional boilers and 
other indirect heat exchangers
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.8. Stationary reciprocating engines
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.11. Emergency generators--recordkeeping
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.13. Alternative and facility-specific 
NOX emission limits
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.14. Procedures for obtaining approvals under this 
subchapter
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.15. Procedures and deadlines for demonstrating 
compliance
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.16. Adjusting combustion processes
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.17. Source emissions testing
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.18. Continuous emissions monitoring
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.19. Recordkeeping and recording
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.20. Fuel switching
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.21. Phased compliance--repowering
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.23. Phased compliance--use of innovative control 
technology
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.25. Exemption for emergency use of fuel oil
N.J.A.C. 7:27-19.26. Penalties

Chapter 27 Subchapter 20--Used Oil Combustion (Effective 9/6/2011)

N.J.A.C. 7:27-20.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-20.2. General provisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-20.3. Burning of on-specification used oil in space 
heaters covered by a registration
N.J.A.C. 7:27-20.4. Burning of on-specification used oil in space 
heaters covered by a permit
N.J.A.C. 7:27-20.5. Demonstration that used oil is on-specification
N.J.A.C. 7:27-20.6. Burning of on-specification oil in other 
combustion units
N.J.A.C. 7:27-20.7. Burning of off-specification used oil
N.J.A.C. 7:27-20.8. Ash standard
N.J.A.C. 7:27-20.9. Exception

Chapter 27 Subchapter 21--Emission Statements (Effective 6/6/2022)

N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.2. Applicability
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.3. General provisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.4. Procedures for submitting an emission statement
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.5. Required contents of an emission statement
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.6. Methods to be used for quantifying actual 
emissions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.7. Recordkeeping requirements
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.8. Certification of information
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.9. Request for extensions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.10. Determination of non-applicability
N.J.A.C. 7:27-21.11. Severability
Appendix 1

Chapter 27 Subchapter 22--Operating Permits (Effective 1/3/2023)

N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.2. Applicability
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.3. General provisions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.4. General application procedures
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.5. Application procedures for initial operating 
permits
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.6. Operating permit application contents
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.7. Application shield
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.8. Air quality simulation modeling and risk 
assessment
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.9. Compliance plans
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.10. Completeness reviews
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.11. Public comment
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.12. EPA comment
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.13. Final action on an application
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.14. General operating permits
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.15. Temporary facility operating permits
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.16. Operating permit contents
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.17. Permit shield
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.18. Source emissions testing and monitoring

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N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.19. Recordkeeping, reporting and compliance 
certification
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.20. Administrative amendments
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.21. Changes to insignificant source operations
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.22. Seven-day-notice changes
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.23. Minor modifications
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.24. Significant modifications
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.24A. Reconstruction
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.25. Department initiated operating permit 
modifications
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.26. MACT and GACT standards
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.27. Operating scenarios
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.28A. Emissions trading
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.28B. Facility-specific emissions averaging programs
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.29. Facilities subject to acid deposition control
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.30. Renewals
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.31. Fees
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.32. Hearings and appeals
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.33. Preconstruction review
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.34. Early reduction of HAP emissions
N.J.A.C. 7:27-22.35. Advances in the art of air pollution
Appendix
Table A

Chapter 27B Subchapter 1--Sampling and Analytical Procedures for 
Determining Emissions of Particles From Manufacturing Processes and 
From Combustion of Fuels (Effective 6/21/1976)

N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.2. Acceptable test methods
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.3. Operating conditions during the test
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.4. Sampling facilities to be provided by the person 
responsible for emissions
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.5. Sampling train
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.6. Performance test principle
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.7. General testing requirements
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.8. Required test data
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.9. Preparation for sampling
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.10. Sampling
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.11. Sample recovery
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.12. Analysis
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.13. Calculations
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-1.14. Validation of test

Chapter 27B Subchapter 2--Procedures for Visual Determination of the 
Opacity (Percent) and Shade or Appearance (Ringelmann Number) of 
Emissions From Sources (Effective 6/21/1976)

N.J.A.C. 7:27B-2.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-2.2. Acceptable observation methods
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-2.3. Observation principle
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-2.4. General observation requirements
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-2.5. Required observation data
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-2.6. Certification
References
Appendix

Chapter 27B Subchapter 3--Air Test Method 3: Sampling and Analytical 
Procedures for the Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds From 
Source Operations (Effective 12/1/2008)

N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.1. Definitions
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.2. Sampling and analytical protocol: acceptable 
test methods
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.3. Operating conditions during the test
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.4. Sampling facilities
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.5. Source operations and applicable test methods
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.6. Procedures for the determinations of vapor 
pressures of a single known VOC or mixtures of known and/or unknown 
VOC
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.7. Procedures for the direct measurement of 
volatile organic compounds using a flame ionization detector (FID), 
a photoionization detector (PID) or a non-dispersive infrared 
analyzer (NDIR)
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.8. Procedures for the direct measurement of 
volatile organic compounds using a gas chromatograph (GC) with a 
flame ionization detector (FID) or other suitable detector
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.9. Procedures for the sampling and remote analysis 
of known volatile organic compounds using a gas chromatograph (GC) 
with a flame ionization detector (FID) or other suitable detector
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.10. Procedures for the determination of volatile 
organic compounds in surface coating formulations
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.11. Procedures for the determination of volatile 
organic compounds emitted from transfer operations using a flame 
ionization detector (FID) or non-dispersive infrared analyzer (NDIR)
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.12. Procedures for the determination of volatile 
organic compounds in cutback and emulsified asphalts
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.13. Procedures for the determination of leak 
tightness of gasoline delivery vessels
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.14. Procedures for the direct detection of fugitive 
volatile organic compound leaks
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.15. Procedures for the direct detection of fugitive 
volatile organic compound leaks from gasoline tank trucks and vapor 
collection systems using a combustible gas detector
N.J.A.C. 7:27B-3.18. Test methods and sources incorporated by 
reference.
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