Why is this rule important?
Air pollutants including particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides are tracked routinely across the nation. EPA and other government agencies use this information to develop and maintain accurate records of air pollution sources and their emissions.
These records provide useful tools for making certain that air quality standards are met and for environmental policy planning. This rule will allow EPA to develop and maintain records of air pollution sources and their emissions within the Indian reservations covered by the FARR.
To whom does this rule apply?
This rule is for each of the 39 Indian reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington specified in the FARR.
This rule applies to anyone who owns or operates an air pollution source, including any Clean Air Act Title V (also called Part 71) air pollution source, or an air pollution source that must meet the standards in Section 111 or Section 112 of the Clean Air Act.
How do I know if I need to register?
The owner or operator of an air pollution source that exists on the effective date (June 7, 2005) of this section must register the air pollution source with the EPA Regional Administrator by no later than February 15, 2007.
The owner or operator of a new air pollution source must register with the Regional Administrator within 90 days after beginning operation. (This may mean you need to register before February 15, 2007.)
As an air pollution source, you may be required to register using the Initial Registration Form.
Before proceeding to complete the form you can do a few simple tests to see if you are required to register:
- The air pollution source is located within the federally-recognized exterior boundaries of an Indian Reservation. (You can see maps here if you are unsure).
- The air pollution source has the potential to emit more than two tons per year of any regulated air pollutant.
- The air pollution source is not included in the exempt category (see below).
If all three of the above applies to you, then an Initial Registration form must be completed and submitted by the appropriate date. Submissions in February 2007 would include details of emissions for January through December 2006, therefore it is important that you collect appropriate information throughout calendar year 2006 for registration February 15, 2007.
The following guidance is available to help you determine if you need to register. You can also call the FARR Hotline at 1-800-424-4EPA and ask for assistance.
How do I determine if I need to register my business? (PDF) (25 pp. 676K)
Instructions for Registration Form (PDF) (34 pp. 267K)
Who is exempted from this rule?
The rule does not apply to the following air pollution sources:
- Air pollution sources that do not have the potential to emit more than 2 tons per year of any regulated air pollutant
- Mobile sources (cars, trucks, boats, trains, etc.)
- Single-family residences and residential buildings with four or fewer apartments or living units
- Air conditioning units used for human comfort and that do not release manufacturing or industrial process pollutants into the air
- Furnaces and boilers used only for space heating with a rated heat input capacity of less than 400,000 British thermal units (Btus) per hour;
- Cooking of food, except for wholesale businesses that both cook and sell cooked food
- Consumer use of office equipment and products
- Janitorial services and consumer use of janitorial products
- Maintenance and repair activities, except for air pollution sources that maintain and repair equipment as a business
- Agricultural, forestry, and silvicultural activities (including burning)
- Open burning
What are the requirements of this rule?
An owner or operator of an air pollution source, except for Part 71 sources, must register the source with the EPA using the FARR Registration Form. Data must be collected throughout calendar year 2006 in order to register.
This initial registration for an existing air pollution source must be completed no later than February 15, 2007.
A new air pollution source must register within 90 days after beginning operation.
After the initial registration in 2007, the owner or operator must re-register the source by February 15 of each year thereafter.
In addition, any change of ownership and closures (except for regular seasonal closures) must be reported within 90 days.
Any source relocations must be reported within 30 days.
Registration Forms
Initial source registration and annual re-registration is to be provided on standard forms provided by EPA. The information to be provided on these forms includes facility identification information; contact information for persons responsible for source compliance; identifying information for all emission units including a facility plot plan; descriptions and quantities of fuels and raw materials consumed at the source; the source operating schedule; estimates of total actual emissions; and, estimated efficiencies of air pollution control equipment.
All registrations and reports must include a certification signed by the source owner or operator testifying to the truth, accuracy, and completeness of the submittal.
How to do I calculate my Emissions?
Emissions calculations to be provided in the registration include estimates of PM10 and PM2.5 particulate matter; sulfur oxides; nitrogen oxides; carbon monoxide; volatile organic compounds; lead and lead compounds; ammonia; fluorides; sulfuric acid mist; hydrogen sulfide; total reduced sulfur; and, reduced sulfur compound source emissions. The basis of all calculations and the calculation itself must be included.
Generally accepted emissions estimating procedures include source-specific emissions tests, mass balance calculations, published emissions factors, and engineering calculations. The basis of all calculations and the calculation itself must be included with the application.
You can call the FARR Hotline at 1-800-424-4EPA and ask to speak to the FARR Registration Rule coordinator for assistance.
Part 71 Sources
Owners or operators of Part 71 air pollution sources follow different registration and reporting procedures. The owner or operator of a Part 71 source must submit an annual registration report to the EPA. This report must include the same registration information and emissions calculations as described for non-Part 71 sources. This annual registration report must be submitted with the annual emissions report and fee calculation worksheet required by Part 71 regulations. A single combined report may be submitted. The first annual registration report for a Part 71 source must be submitted for calendar year 2006 or the calendar year that the source became classified as a Part 71 source, whichever date is later.
When does this rule take effect?
This rule is effective June 7, 2005. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on April 8, 2005 (67 FR 18074).
Links:
To locate emission factors and examples of how to calculate emissions for specific industrial sectors the following websites are available, general information of interest is also available on these sites:
Emission Factors and AP 42.
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/chief/ap42/index.html
Emission factors software and tools.
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/chief/efpac/efsoftware.html
Design for the Environment (DfE) - Automotive Refinishing Partnership.
http://www.epa.gov/dfe/projects/auto
Paints and Coatings Resource Center (PCRC)
Understanding and Using the PCRC Emissions Calculator.
http://www.paintcenter.org/newcalc.cfm
California Air Resources Board
Handbooks and Pamphlets from the Compliance Assistance Program.
http://www.arb.ca.gov/cap/handbks.htm
This website is specific to California, however the handbooks provide a good source of general information.
Powerpoint from Registration Workshops:
Registration Workshop Presentation (PDF) (40 pp. 759K)
Upcoming workshops:
None are scheduled at this time. |