| Action Summary | In accordance with ยง 111(d) of the federal Clean Air Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has promulgated Emissions Guidelines (EG) for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Existing Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities, Subpart OOOOc of 40 CFR Part 60. This subpart establishes emission guidelines and compliance schedules for the control of GHG emissions from designated facilities in the crude oil and natural gas source category. The pollutants regulated by this subpart are greenhouse gases in the form of a limitation on emissions of methane from designated facilities that commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction on or before December 6, 2022. Because the EG applies to existing stationary sources, the Board must adopt a new article in 9VAC5-40, Existing Stationary Sources, that incorporates the federal rules by reference. This will enable Virginia to implement the federal standard at the state level, thereby satisfying this federal mandate. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and will be reviewed by the Governor's Office. |
| RIS Project | Yes [8077] |
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Is Federal action a driving factor in this regulatory change? If so, please provide a specific reference to the law, regulation
or court case.
March 8, 2024 (89 FR 16820), 40 CFR Part 60 amended
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| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Stage ID | Stage Type | Status |
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| 10599 | Final | Governor's office review in progress. |
| Name / Title: | Karen G. Sabasteanski |
| Address: |
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | karen.sabasteanski@deq.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)659-1973 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |