The DNREC Division of Air Quality will conduct a public hearing (Dockets #2023-R-A-0024, 0025, 0026 and 0027) on proposed amendments to four sets of air emissions regulations. Public comment period closed.
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For audio-only, please dial-in at 1-646-931-3860 and use Meeting ID 837 6527 6725 and Passcode 478566.
Theresa Smith
DNREC Office of the Secretary
89 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901
On June 12, 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identified the State Implementation Plans (SIP) of 36 states as inadequate because they allegedly allowed unregulated excess emissions (80 FR 33840). This EPA action is known as the “Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction (SSM) SIP Call”.
On October 23, 2023 EPA issued a final rule disapproving Delaware’s November 26, 2016 SSM SIP Call submittal for four of Delaware’s regulations. Delaware is proposing to amend the regulations in response to EPA’s disapproval, to comply with the 2015 SSM SIP Call.
The hearing will address amendments to the following regulations regarding the startup, shutdown and malfunction of fuel burning equipment:
The proposed amendments may be inspected online starting Aug. 1, 2024, in the Delaware Register of Regulations, or in-person, by appointment only, by contacting Kelsey Pangman by phone at 302-323-4542 or by email at Kelsey.Pangman@delaware.gov.
The Department will accept public comment through Sept. 11, 2024. Comments will be accepted in written form via email to DNRECHearingComments@delaware.gov, using the online form at de.gov/dnreccomments, or by U.S. mail to the address on this page.
Public Notice of Public Hearing (July 21, 2024)
State Public Meeting Calendar Notice (July 23, 2024)
Exhibit 1: Regulation 1104 Technical Support Document
Exhibit 2: Startup Shutdown and Malfunction (SSM) SIP Call – EPA Final Rule
Exhibit 3: SSM SIP Call Submittal Disapproval – EPA Final Rule
Exhibit 4: Start Action Notice approved by the Department Secretary on January 11, 2024
Exhibit 5: Register Notice and Proposed Amendments to 7 DE Amin. Code 1104, published in Delaware Register of Regulations on August 1, 2024
Exhibit 6: Affidavit and Legal Notice in the July 25, 2024 News Journal
Exhibit 7: Affidavit and Legal Notice in the July 25, 2024 Delaware State News
Exhibit 8: State Public Meeting Calendar hearing notice, dated July 23, 2024
Exhibit 9: Public Hearing Web Page on the DNREC Website (This page)
Exhibit 10: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis and Impact Statement Form, published in Delaware Register of Regulations, August 1, 2024
Exhibit 11: DNREC Presentation
Exhibit 1: Regulation 1105 Technical Support Document
Exhibit 2: Startup Shutdown and Malfunction (SSM) SIP Call – EPA Final Rule
Exhibit 3: SSM SIP Call Submittal Disapproval – EPA Final Rule
Exhibit 4: Start Action Notice approved by the Department Secretary on January 11, 2024
Exhibit 5: Register Notice and Proposed Amendments to 7 DE Amin. Code 1105, published in Delaware Register of Regulations on August 1, 2024
Exhibit 6: Affidavit and Legal Notice in the July 25, 2024 News Journal
Exhibit 7: Affidavit and Legal Notice in the July 25, 2024 Delaware State News
Exhibit 8: State Public Meeting Calendar hearing notice, dated July 23, 2024
Exhibit 9: Public Hearing Web Page on the DNREC Website (This page)
Exhibit 10: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis and Impact Statement Form, published in Delaware Register of Regulation, August 1, 2024
Exhibit 11: DNREC Presentation
Exhibit 1: Regulation 1109 Technical Support Document
Exhibit 2: Startup Shutdown and Malfunction (SSM) SIP Call – EPA Final Rule
Exhibit 3: SSM SIP Call Submittal Disapproval – EPA Final Rule
Exhibit 4: Start Action Notice approved by the Department Secretary on January 11, 2024
Exhibit 5: Register Notice and Proposed Amendments to 7 DE Amin. Code 1109, published in Delaware Register of Regulations on August 1, 2024
Exhibit 6: Affidavit and Legal Notice in the July 25, 2024 News Journal
Exhibit 7: Affidavit and Legal Notice in the July 25, 2024 Delaware State News
Exhibit 8: State Public Meeting Calendar hearing notice, dated July 23, 2024
Exhibit 9: Public Hearing Web Page on the DNREC Website (This page)
Exhibit 10: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis and Impact Statement Form, published in Delaware Register of Regulation, August 1, 2024
Exhibit 11: DNREC Presentation
Exhibit 1: Regulation 1114 Technical Support Document
Exhibit 2: Startup Shutdown and Malfunction (SSM) SIP Call – EPA Final Rule
Exhibit 3: SSM SIP Call Submittal Disapproval – EPA Final Rule
Exhibit 4: Start Action Notice approved by the Department Secretary on January 11, 2024
Exhibit 5: Register Notice and Proposed Amendments to 7 DE Amin. Code 1114, published in Delaware Register of Regulations on August 1, 2024
Exhibit 6: Affidavit and Legal Notice in the July 25, 2024 News Journal
Exhibit 7: Affidavit and Legal Notice in the July 25, 2024 Delaware State News
Exhibit 8: State Public Meeting Calendar hearing notice, dated July 23, 2024
Exhibit 9: Public Hearing Web Page on the DNREC Website (This page)
Exhibit 10: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis and Impact Statement Form, published in Delaware Register of Regulation, August 1, 2024
Exhibit 11: DNREC Presentation
Cynthia AM Stroman, Counsel for Garrison Energy Center (Sept. 11, 2024)