Action:
Amendment of the CAIR Regulation (Rev. K07)
Action 2953
General Information
| Action Summary |
This action amends the definitions of “CAIR NOx Annual Trading Program”, “CAIR NOx Ozone Season Trading Program”, “CAIR SO2 Trading Program”, and “Permitting authority” in 9 VAC 5-140-1020, 9 VAC 5-140-2020, and 9 VAC 5-140-3020 have been amended to clarify that they are not intended to create trading programs only for sources geographically located within the borders of the Commonwealth of Virginia; the definition of “Most stringent state or federal NOx emissions limitation” in 9 VAC 5-140-1020, 9 VAC 5-140-2020, and 9 VAC 5-140-3020 to clarify that the primary fuel, where it is not designated in the permit, is the fuel that would result in the lowest emission rate; and the definition of “Cogeneration unit” in 9 VAC 5-140-1020, 9 VAC 5-140-2020, and 9 VAC 5-140-3020 so that most units co-firing biomass will be exempt from CAIR. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
Section 2.2-4006 A 4 c of the Code of Virginia
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| RIS Project |
Yes [001686] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
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4994
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/18/2009. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Mary E. Major
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Address:
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629 East Main Street
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
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Email Address:
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memajor@deq.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)698-4423
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