(a) Purpose and scope. This section sets forth the applicable State implementation plan (SIP) for South Carolina under section 110 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q and 40 CFR part 51 to meet national ambient air quality standards.
(b) Incorporation by reference.
(1) Material listed in paragraphs (c) (Volume 1) and (d) (Volume 2) of this section with an EPA approval date prior to October 1, 2018, was approved for incorporation by reference by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Material is incorporated as it exists on the date of the approval, and notice of any change in the material will be published in the Federal Register. Entries in paragraphs (c) (Volume 1) and (d) (Volume 2) of this section with EPA approval dates after October 1, 2018, will be incorporated by reference in the next update to the SIP compilation.
(2) EPA Region 4 certifies that the rules/regulations provided by EPA in the SIP compilation at the addresses in paragraph (b)(3) of this section are an exact duplicate of the officially promulgated State rules/regulations which have been approved as part of the State Implementation Plan as of the dates referenced in paragraph (b)(1) of this section.
(3) Copies of the materials incorporated by reference may be inspected at the Region 4 EPA Office at 61 Forsyth Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. To obtain the material, please call (404) 562-9022. You may inspect the material with an EPA approval date prior to October 1, 2018, for South Carolina at the National Archives and Records Administration. For information on the availability of this material at NARA go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
(c) EPA-Approved regulations.
EPA-Approved South Carolina Regulations
| State citation | Title/subject | State effective date |
EPA approval date |
Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation No. 62.1 | Definitions and General Requirements | |||
| Section I | Definitions | 4/24/2020 | 10/28/2021, 86 FR 59643 | |
| Section II | Permit Requirements | 6/24/2005 | 6/2/2008, 73 FR 31369 | |
| Section III | Emission Inventory and Emissions Statement | 9/23/2016 | 5/31/2017, 82 FR 24853 | |
| Section IV | Source Tests | 6/27/2014 | 8/21/2017, 82 FR 39537 | |
| Section V | Credible Evidence | 6/27/2014 | 8/21/2017, 82 FR 39537 | |
| Regulation No. 62.2 | Prohibition of Open Burning | 12/27/2013 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Regulation No. 62.3 | Air Pollution Episodes | |||
| Section I | Episode Criteria | 4/26/2013 | 8/21/2017, 82 FR 39541 | |
| Section II | Emission Reduction Requirements | 4/22/1988 | 10/3/1989, 54 FR 40659 | |
| Regulation No. 62.4 | Hazardous Air Pollution Conditions | 12/20/1978 | 1/29/1980, 45 FR 6572 | |
| Regulation No. 62.5 | Air Pollution Control Standards | |||
| Standard No. 1 | Emissions from Fuel Burning Operations | |||
| Section I | Visible Emissions | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | Except for subparagraph C “Special Provisions,” including those versions submitted by the State on July 18, 2011, and August 12, 2015. Therefore, subparagraph C retains the version that was state effective October 26, 2001. |
| Section II | Particulate Matter Emissions | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section III | Sulfur Dioxide Emissions | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section IV | Opacity Monitoring Requirements | 9/23/2016 | 9/18/2020, 85 FR 58285 | |
| Section V | Exemptions | 5/24/1985 | 10/3/1989, 54 FR 40659 | |
| Section VI | Periodic Testing | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Standard No. 2 | Ambient Air Quality Standards | 4/24/2020 | 9/30/2021, 86 FR 54105 | |
| Standard No. 4 | Emissions From Process Industries | |||
| Section I | General | 2/28/1986 | 2/17/1987, 52 FR 4772 | |
| Section II | Sulfuric Acid Manufacturing | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section III | Kraft Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Plants | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section V | Cotton Gins | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section VI | Hot Mix Asphalt Manufacturing | 5/24/1985 | 10/3/1989, 54 FR 40659 | |
| Section VII | Metal Refining | 2/28/1986 | 2/17/1987, 52 FR 4772 | |
| Section VIII | Other Manufacturing | 6/24/2016 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section IX | Visible Emissions | 4/22/1988 | 7/2/1990, 55 FR 27226 | |
| Section X | Non-Enclosed Operations | 4/22/1988 | 7/2/1990, 55 FR 27226 | |
| Section XI | Total Reduced Sulfur Emissions of Kraft Pulp Mills | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section XII | Periodic Testing | 6/24/2016 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Standard No. 5 | Volatile Organic Compounds | |||
| Section I | General Provisions | |||
| Part A | Definitions | 4/26/2013 | 8/16/2017, 82 FR 38825 | |
| Part B | General Applicability | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part C | Alternatives and Exceptions to Control Requirements | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part D | Compliance Schedules | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part E | Volatile Organic Compound Compliance Testing | 6/26/1998 | 8/10/2004, 69 FR 48395 | |
| Part F | Recordkeeping, Reporting, Monitoring | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part G | Equivalency Calculations | 4/26/2013 | 8/16/2017, 82 FR 38825 | |
| Section II | Provisions for Specific Sources | |||
| Part A | Surface Coating of Cans | 11/27/2015 | 8/16/2017, 82 FR 38825 | |
| Part B | Surface Coating of Coils | 11/27/2015 | 8/16/2017, 82 FR 38825 | |
| Part C | Surface Coating of Paper, Vinyl, and Fabric | 8/24/1990 | 2/4/1992, 57 FR 4158 | |
| Part D | Surface Coating of Metal Furniture and Large Appliances | 8/24/1990 | 2/4/1992, 57 FR 4158 | |
| Part E | Surface Coating of Magnet Wire | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part F | Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part G | Surface Coating of Flat Wood Paneling | 2/25/1983 | 10/31/1983, 48 FR 50078 | |
| Part H | Graphic Arts - Rotogravure Flexography | 2/25/1983 | 10/31/1983, 48 FR 50078 | |
| Part N | Solvent Metal Cleaning | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part O | Petroleum Liquid Storage in Fixed Roof Tanks | 2/25/1983 | 10/31/1983, 48 FR 50078 | |
| Part P | Petroleum Liquid Storage in External Floating Roof Tanks | 2/25/1983 | 10/31/1983, 48 FR 50078 | |
| Part Q | Manufacture of Synthesized Pharmaceutical Products | 4/26/2013 | 8/16/2017, 82 FR 38825 | |
| Part R | Manufacture of Pneumatic Rubber Tires | 2/25/1983 | 10/31/1983, 48 FR 50078 | |
| Part S | Cutback Asphalt | 6/13/1979 | 12/16/1981, 46 FR 61268 | |
| Part T | Bulk Gasoline Terminals and Vapor Collection Systems | 2/25/1983 | 10/31/1983, 48 FR 50078 | |
| Standard No. 5.2 | Control of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX) | 6/25/2004 | 8/26/2005, 70 FR 50195 | |
| Standard No. 7 | Prevention of Significant Deterioration | 4/24/2020 | 10/28/2021, 86 FR 59647 | |
| Standard No. 7.1 | Nonattainment New Source Review | 4/24/2020 | 10/28/2021, 86 FR 59647 | Except for paragraph (H) and the ethanol production facilities exclusion in paragraphs (A)(10)(t) and (B)(22)(c)(xx). |
| Regulation No. 62.6 | Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter | |||
| Section I | Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter in Non-Attainment Areas | 11/27/2015 | 8/21/2017, 82 FR 39541 | |
| Section II | Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter in Problem Areas | 5/24/1985 | 10/3/1989, 54 FR 40659 | |
| Section III | Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter Statewide | 12/27/2013 | 8/21/2017, 82 FR 39541 | |
| Section IV | Effective Date | 5/24/1985 | 10/3/1989, 54 FR 40659 | |
| Regulation No. 62.7 | Good Engineering Practice Stack Height | |||
| Section I | General | 5/23/1986 | 5/28/1987, 52 FR 19858 | |
| Section II | Applicability | 5/23/1986 | 5/28/1987, 52 FR 19858 | |
| Section III | Definitions and Conditions | 5/23/1986 | 5/28/1987, 52 FR 19858 | |
| Section IV | Public Participation | 5/23/1986 | 5/28/1987, 52 FR 19858 | |
| Regulation No. 62.96 | Nitrogen Oxides (NOX) Budget Program | 1/25/2019 | 7/29/2020, 85 FR 45544 | |
| Regulation No. 62.97 | Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) Trading Program | 8/25/2017 | 10/13/2017, 82 FR 47936 | |
| Regulation No. 62.99 | Nitrogen Oxides (NOX) Budget Program Requirements for Stationary Sources Not in the Trading Program | 5/24/2002 | 6/28/2002, 67 FR 43546 | |
| S.C. Code Ann. | Ethics Reform Act | |||
| Section 8-13-100(31) | Definitions | 1/1/1992 | 8/1/2012, 77 FR 45492 | |
| Section 8-13-700(A) and (B) | Use of official position or office for financial gain; disclosure of potential conflict of interest | 1/1/1992 | 8/1/2012, 77 FR 45492 | |
| Section 8-13-730 | Membership on or employment by regulatory agency of person associated with regulated business | 1/1/1992 | 8/1/2012, 77 FR 45492 |
(d) EPA-Approved State source-specific requirements.
EPA-Approved South Carolina State Source-Specific Requirements
| Name of source | Permit No. | State effective date |
EPA approval date |
Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Corporation Station 140 | 2060-0179-CD | 4/27/2004 | 4/23/2009, 74 FR 18471 | This permit is incorporated in fulfillment of the NOX SIP Call Phase II requirements for South Carolina. |
(e) EPA-approved South Carolina non-regulatory provisions.
| Provision | State effective date | EPA approval date | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County Ozone Attainment Demonstration and Ten-year Maintenance Plan | 6/26/1998 | 12/18/1998, 63 FR 70019 | |
| Cherokee County Ozone Ten Year Maintenance Plan | 1/31/2002 | 4/26/2002, 67 FR 20647 | |
| Transportation Conformity | 10/24/2003 | 1/29/2004, 69 FR 4245 | |
| Attainment Demonstration for the Appalachian, Catawba, Pee Dee, Waccamaw, Santee Lynches, Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester, Low Country, Lower Savannah, Central Midlands, and Upper Savannah Early Action Compact Areas | 6/25/2004 | 8/26/2005, 70 FR 50195 | |
| South Carolina Transportation Conformity Air Quality Implementation Plan | 11/19/2008 | 7/28/2009, 74 FR 37168 | |
| Cherokee County 110(a)(1) Maintenance Plan for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone Standard | 12/13/2007 | 7/31/2009, 74 FR 26099 | |
| South Carolina 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards | 12/13/2007 | 07/13/2011, 76 FR 41111 | For the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS. |
| Applicability of Reasonably Available Control Technology for the Portion of York County, South Carolina | 8/31/2007 | 11/28/11 76 FR 72844 |
Demonstration for Bowater Coated Paper Division; for Cytec Carbon Fibers; and for Georgia-Pacific - Catawba Hardboard Plant. |
| Negative Declaration for Applicability of Groups I Control Techniques Guidelines for York County, South Carolina | 8/31/2007 | 11/28/11 76 FR 72844 |
Applicable to the 1997 8-hour Ozone boundary in York County only (Rock Hill-Fort Mill Area Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization Area). |
| Negative Declaration for Applicability of Group II Control Techniques Guidelines for York County, South Carolina | 8/31/2007 | 11/28/11 76 FR 72844 |
Applicable to the 1997 8-hour Ozone boundary in York County only (Rock Hill-Fort Mill Area Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization Area). |
| Negative Declaration for Applicability of Group III Control Techniques Guidelines for York County, South Carolina | 2/23/2009 | 11/28/11 76 FR 72844 |
Applicable to the 1997 8-hour Ozone boundary in York County only (Rock Hill-Fort Mill Area Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization Area). |
| Negative Declaration for Applicability of Group IV Control Techniques Guidelines for York County, South Carolina | 7/7/2009 | 11/28/11 76 FR 72844 |
Applicable to the 1997 8-hour Ozone boundary in York County only (Rock Hill-Fort Mill Area Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization Area). |
| South Carolina portion of bi-state Charlotte; 1997 8-Hour Ozone 2002 Base Year Emissions Inventory | 4/29/2010 | 05/18/2012, 77 FR 29540 | Applicable to the 1997 8-hour Ozone boundary in York County only (Rock Hill-Fort Mill Area Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization Area). |
| Regional haze plan | 12/17/2007 | 6/28/2012 | 77 FR 38509. |
| South Carolina portion of bi-state Charlotte; 1997 8-Hour Ozone Emissions Statement | 4/29/2010 | 6/25/2012, 77 FR 37815 | Applicable to the 1997 8-hour Ozone boundary in York County only (Rock Hill-Fort Mill Area Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization Area). |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for 1997 Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards | 4/14/2008 | 8/1/2012, 77 FR 45494 | |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for 2006 Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards | 9/18/2009 | 8/1/2012, 77 FR 45494 | |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for 1997 and 2006 Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards Elements 110(a)(1) and (2) (E)(ii) and (G) | 4/3/2012 | 8/1/2012, 77 FR 45494 | |
| 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2006 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS | 9/18/2009 | 10/11/2012, 77 FR 61727 | EPA partially disapproved this SIP submission to the extent that it relied on the Clean Air Interstate Rule to meet the 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) requirements for the 2006 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS. |
| York County 1997 8-hour ozone reasonable further progress plan | 08/31/07 | 10/15/12, 77 FR 62454 | Original submission. |
| Update for York County 1997 8-hour ozone reasonable further progress plan | 4/29/10 | 10/15/12, 77 FR 62454 | Original submission updated to include required 2008 VOC MVEB. |
| 1997 8-hour ozone Maintenance Plan for the South Carolina portion of the bi-state Charlotte Area | June 1, 2011 | 12/26/12, 77 FR 75862 | Applicable to the 1997 8-hour ozone boundary in York County only (Rock Hill-Fort Mill Area Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization Area). |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for 1997 Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards | 4/14/2008 | 4/12/2013, 78 FR 21845 | Addressing element 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) prong 3 only |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for 2006 Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards | 9/18/2009 | 4/12/2013, 78 FR 21845 | Addressing element 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) prong 3 only |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for 1997 Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards | 4/14/2008 | 5/7/2014, 79 FR 26149 | Addressing prong 4 of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i) only. |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for 2006 Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards | 9/18/2009 | 5/7/2014, 79 FR 26149 | Addressing prong 4 of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i) only. |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards | 7/17/2012 | 3/2/2015, 80 FR 11138 | With the exception of PSD permitting requirements for major sources of sections 110(a)(2)(C) and (J); interstate transport requirements of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) and (II), and the visibility requirements of section 110(a)(2)(J). |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2008 Lead NAAQS | 9/20/2011 | 3/18/2015 80 FR 14023 |
Addressing the PSD permitting requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(C), 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) (prong 3) and 110(a)(2)(J) only. |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS | 7/17/2012 | 3/18/2015 80 FR 14023 |
Addressing the PSD permitting requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(C), 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) (prong 3) and 110(a)(2)(J) only. |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2010 NO2 NAAQS | 4/30/2014 | 3/18/2015 80 FR 14023 |
Addressing the PSD permitting requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(C), 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) (prong 3) and 110(a)(2)(J) only. |
| 2011 Base Year Emissions Inventory for the South Carolina portion of the bi-state Charlotte 2008 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area | 8/22/2014 | 6/12/2015 80 FR 33417 |
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| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS | 7/17/2012 | 8/12/2015, 80 FR 48259 | Addressing the visibility requirements of 110(a)(2)(J) only. |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2008 Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards | 9/20/2011 | 9/24/2015, 80 FR 57541 | With the exception of provisions pertaining to PSD permitting requirements in sections 110(a)(2)(C), prong 3 of D(i) and (J). |
| 2008 8-hour ozone Maintenance Plan for the York County, South Carolina portion of the bi-state Charlotte Area | 4/17/2015 | 12/11/2015, 80 FR 76867 | |
| South Carolina Transportation Conformity Air Quality Implementation Plan | 10/23/2015 | 4/5/2016, 81 FR 19498 | |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2010 1-hour SO2 NAAQS | 5/8/2014 | 5/24/2016, 81 FR 32652 | With the exception of interstate transport requirements of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) and (II) (prongs 1, 2, and 4). |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2010 1-hour NO2 NAAQS | 4/30/2014 | 09/16/2016, 81 FR 63705 | With the exception of sections 110(a)(2)(C), prong 3 of D(i), and (J) and sections 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) and (II) (prongs 1, 2, and 4). |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2012 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS | 12/14/2015 | 4/07/2017, 82 FR 16931 | With the exception of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) and (II) (prongs 1, 2 and 4). |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2010 1-hour NO2 NAAQS | 12/7/2016 | 10/3/2017, 82 FR 45995 | Addressing Prongs 1 and 2 of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i) only. |
| December 2012 Regional Haze Progress Report | 12/28/2012 | 10/12/2017, 82 FR 47393 | |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2008 8-hour Ozone NAAQS | 7/17/2012 | 9/24/2018, 83 FR 48239 | Addressing prong 4 of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) only. |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2010 1-hour NO2 NAAQS | 4/30/2014 | 9/24/2018, 83 FR 48239 | Addressing prong 4 of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) only. |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2010 1-hour SO2 NAAQS | 5/8/2014 | 9/24/2018, 83 FR 48239 | Addressing prong 4 of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) only. |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2012 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS | 12/18/2015 | 9/24/2018, 83 FR 48239 | Addressing prong 4 of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) only. |
| Regional Haze Plan Revision | 9/5/2017 | 9/24/2018, 83 FR 48239 | |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2012 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS | 12/14/2015 | 9/25/2018, 83 FR 48390 | Addressing Prongs 1 and 2 of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) only. |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2010 1-hour SO2 NAAQS | 6/25/2018 | 10/10/2019, 84 FR 54502 | Addressing Prongs 1 and 2 of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i) only. |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS | 6/18/2018 | 1/2/2020, 85 FR 7 | Addressing prongs 1 and 2 of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) only. |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2015 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS | 9/7/2018 | 2/6/2020, 85 FR 6810 | With the exception of 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) (prongs 1 and 2). |
| 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2015 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS | 9/7/2018 | 12/2/2021, 86 FR 68421 | Addressing Prongs 1 and 2 of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) only. |
| 1997 8-hour ozone Maintenance Plan for the Catawba Indian Nation portion of the bi-state Charlotte Area | 7/7/2020 | 1/25/2022, 87 FR 3675 | Applicable only to the Catawba Indian Nation Reservation portion within the 1997 8-hour ozone boundary in York County, South Carolina (within the Rock Hill-Fort Mill Area Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization Area). |
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