Post on 13-Jan-2016
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GRIC Tribal GRIC Tribal Implementation Plan Implementation Plan
Development Development
Dan Blair,
Air Program Mgr.
Gila River Indian Community (GRIC)
Department of Environmental Quality
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Background: Gila River Background: Gila River Indian CommunityIndian Community
Akimel O’odham (Pima) & Pii Pash Akimel O’odham (Pima) & Pii Pash (Maricopa)(Maricopa)
Located in Maricopa & Pinal countiesLocated in Maricopa & Pinal counties Established in 1859 by Executive OrderEstablished in 1859 by Executive Order 374,000 acres374,000 acres Population 15,500Population 15,500
(on- reservation)(on- reservation)
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Industrial FacilitiesIndustrial FacilitiesThree industrial parks, 45 businesses
& industriesOther GRIC-area sourcesOther GRIC-area sources
40,000 agricultural acres40,000 agricultural acresAcreage will increase to 140,000 over Acreage will increase to 140,000 over
next 10 yearsnext 10 yearsInterstate 10 bisects CommunityInterstate 10 bisects Community
(largest source of air pollution)(largest source of air pollution)EncroachmentEncroachment
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Why GRIC Developed a Comprehensive Air Quality Program
Strengthen GRIC tribal sovereignty GRIC vs EPA regulation Fill Tribal GAP Protect human health and environment Protect GRIC cultural heritage as agricultural
society Strengthen economic development
opportunities Manage air emissions from industry + area
sources
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GRIC Air Quality Management GRIC Air Quality Management Plan (TIP) Development ProcessPlan (TIP) Development Process
Needs assessment (identify sources, need for air program)
Emissions Inventory (1997)Applied for and received eligibility
determination (TAS) under section 105 of the CAA (1998)
Applied for and received 105 grant funding from EPA Region IX (1998)
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GRIC TIP Stakeholder GRIC TIP Stakeholder Participation/Outreach ProcessParticipation/Outreach Process
Met with agencies to discuss elements of TIP scoping document (outline of TIP and key approaches)ADEQMaricopa County Environmental ServicesMaricopa Association of GovernmentsPinal CountyCity of Chandler
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GRIC TIP Stakeholder GRIC TIP Stakeholder Participation/Outreach Process Participation/Outreach Process
(cont.)(cont.)Also met with7 GRIC districtsCity of PhoenixSun LakesSalt River Indian CommunityFort McDowell Yavapai Industry
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GRIC TIP Stakeholder GRIC TIP Stakeholder Participation/Outreach Process Participation/Outreach Process
(cont.)(cont.) Developed TIP scoping document, obtained
public comment, received Council approval to develop TIP (Nov. 99)
Conducted open house on scoping document to gain input/comments
Mass mailing of scoping document (150)
Implemented systematic, thorough plan for outreach and participation
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GRIC Air Quality Management GRIC Air Quality Management Plan (TIP) Development ProcessPlan (TIP) Development Process
Drafted Phase I of GRIC TIP and submitted for public comment (May 2001)
Enacted by council Aug. 2002Drafted Phase II ordinances (13)Developed TSDs for category-
specific ordinances (Phase II)
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GRIC Air Quality Management GRIC Air Quality Management Plan (TIP) Development ProcessPlan (TIP) Development Process
Conducted extensive outreach on Phase II of TIP (13 ordinances)
Held 45-day public comment period and public hearing (May-June 2005)
Mass mailing of TIP (150)Received 100+ comments on TIP and
drafted responses
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GRIC Air Quality Management GRIC Air Quality Management Plan (TIP) Development ProcessPlan (TIP) Development Process
Made numerous revisions to TIP ordinances based on comments
EPA requested technical revisionsTIP with technical revisions to
Committee/Council for approval (again)Held a second public comment period
and second public hearing (July 2006)
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GRIC Air Quality Management GRIC Air Quality Management Plan (TIP) Development ProcessPlan (TIP) Development Process
TAS application approved by Council (Nov. 2006), submitted to EPA
Air Quality Management Program Plan (TIP) approved by Council (Dec. 2006)
The plan became enforceable under the Community’s sovereign authority December ‘06
Submitted AQMP (TIP) to EPA for federal enforceability (Feb. 2007)
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GRIC Air Quality Management GRIC Air Quality Management Plan (TIP) Development ProcessPlan (TIP) Development Process
GRIC continued to work on TIP support documents TSDs, permit applications, public notice records,
public hearing records (2), Capability, EI, Criminal
MOA, NESHAP MOA, NSPS Delegation letter,
Minor NSR demonstration, maps
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GRIC Air Quality Management GRIC Air Quality Management Plan (TIP) Development ProcessPlan (TIP) Development Process
EPA has 6 month for completeness determination
EPA has another (1) year to approve plan
EPA Region 9 Administrator signed final approval of GRIC AQMP Jan. 19 2011 at regular Council meeting
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AQMP (TIP) OutlineAQMP (TIP) Outline
Part I. General ProvisionsPart II. Permit RequirementsPart III. EnforcementPart IV. Administrative AppealsPart V. Area Source Emissions
LimitsOpen BurningFugitive Dust
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AQMP (TIP) Outline (cont.)AQMP (TIP) Outline (cont.)
Part VI. Generally Applicable Individual Source Requirements Visible EmissionsVOC Usage Storage & HandlingSolvent Metal Cleaning
Part VII. Source-Category Specific Emission Limits Secondary AluminumAerospace Manufacturing and Rework OperationsNon-Metallic Mineral Mining
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GRIC Air Quality Program (TIP)GRIC Air Quality Program (TIP)“Stumbling Blocks/Delays”“Stumbling Blocks/Delays”
Several TIP ordinances not approvable as TIP elements (e.g., Title V, NESHAPs, NSPS, MACT standards)
Revised TIP to “Air Quality Management Plan”
Developed MOAs
Second public hearing & comment period
TAS submittal process
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GRIC Air Quality Program (TIP)GRIC Air Quality Program (TIP)“Stumbling Blocks/Delays”“Stumbling Blocks/Delays”
EPA determination on how to deal with Title V Program (not a TIP element)
EPA will not Act on Title V ProgramGRIC has revised and resubmit Part 70
Program to EPA (Aug. 2012)
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GRIC AQMPGRIC AQMPFinal ApprovalFinal Approval
(TIP) approved by Council DEC. 2006
Submitted AQMP (TIP) to EPA for federal enforceability)
Feb. 2007
Submitted support document packet for AQMP (TIP)
April 2009
AQMP Support Docs: TSDs, permit applications, public notice records, public hearing records (2), Capability, EI, Criminal MOA, NESHAP MOA, NSPS delegation letter, Minor NSR demonstration, maps
April 2009
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GRIC Air Quality Program GRIC Air Quality Program (Next Steps/ Challenges)(Next Steps/ Challenges)
Currently issuing air quality operating permits under tribal authority (16 issued & 5 in the process)
Issue earth moving permits/ dust control plans (approx. 20-30 /yr)
Conduct compliance assistance/ enforcement activities
Revise/update GRIC AQMP
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GRIC Air Quality Program (TIP)GRIC Air Quality Program (TIP)
Questions?