Louisiana SIP: LAC 33:III Ch. 7 Section 701-711 - Ambient Air Quality, SIP effective February 29, 2016 (LAd47) to present,
Regulatory Text:
Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 33 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Part III Air (LAC 33:III)
Chapter 7. Ambient Air Quality
As approved by EPA January 28, 2016 (81 FR 04891) effective February 29, 2016 (LAd47),
Regulations.gov docket EPA-R06-OAR-2012-0434 [LA039].
Revisions to Chapter 7 published August 29, 2017 (82 FR 40949) LAd58 did not change the SIP-approved Chapter 7 but was intended to correct errors in the Chapter 7 CFR amendatory language. The August 29, 2017 Federal Register Chapter 7 amendatory language did contain errors which are corrected in the Chapter 7 table in the "Current Louisiana SIP-Approved Regulations" document that this document is linked to in this web site.
Outline:
§701. Purpose, LAd47
§703. Scope, LAd47
§705. Standards, LAc49
§707. Degradation of Ambient Air Having Higher Quality than Set Forth in
These Sections Restricted, LAc49
§709. Measurement of Concentrations—PM10, PM2.5, Sulfur Dioxide,
Carbon Monoxide, Atmospheric Oxidants, Nitrogen Oxides, and Lead, LAd34
§711. Tables 1, 1a, 2—Air Quality, LAd47
A. Table 1. Primary Ambient Air Quality Standards.
B. Table 1a. Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards
C. Table 2. Ambient Air -- Methods of Contaminant Measurement
Section 701. Purpose
As approved by EPA July 5, 2011 (76 FR 38977) effective August 4, 2011 (LAd34),
Regulations.gov docket EPA-R06-OAR-2007-0924 [LA021]; and
January 28, 2016 (81 FR 04891) effective February 29, 2016 (LAd47),
Regulations.gov docket EPA-R06-OAR-2012-0434 [LA039].
Unless otherwise indicated, paragraphs/definitions are as previously approved by EPA March 8, 1989 (54 FR 09795) effective May 8, 1989 (LAc49).
A. General. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the state to achieve and maintain such levels of air quality as will protect human health and safety, and to the greatest degree practicable prevent injury to plant and animal life and property, foster the comfort and convenience of the people, promote the economic and social development of this state and facilitate the enjoyment of the natural attractions of the state.
§701.B, as submitted to EPA August 29, 2013 [LA039.04], AQ288 LR 34:0423 (March 20, 2008).
Approved by EPA January 28, 2016 (81 FR 04891) effective February 29, 2016 (LAd47),
Regulations.gov docket EPA-R06-OAR-2012-0434 [LA039].
B. Particulate Matter. The purpose of this Chapter is to
maintain concentrations of particulate matter in the ambient
air at levels which will not cause damage or injury to plant
or animal life. In addition to health considerations,
attainment of the standards will result in economic and
aesthetic benefits such as increased visibility and reduced
soiling and corrosion.
AQ125 §701.C;LAd34;LA021.03;AQ125;LR21:1080(10/20/1995)
C. Sulfur Dioxide. It is the purpose of this Subsection to establish ambient air standards and regulations for the state for sulfur dioxide.
D. Carbon Monoxide. It is the purpose of this Subsection to establish ambient air quality standards for the state for carbon monoxide and to enumerate methods for measuring carbon monoxide concentration in the ambient air.
E. Reserved.
F. Atmospheric Oxidants. It is the purpose of this Subsection to establish ambient air quality standards for the state for atmospheric oxidants and to enumerate methods for measuring oxidant concentrations in the ambient air.
G. Nitrogen Oxides. It is the purpose of this Subsection to establish ambient air quality standards for the state for nitrogen oxides and to enumerate methods for measuring concentrations of nitrogen oxides in the ambient air.
H. Lead. The purpose of this Subsection is to maintain concentrations of lead in the ambient air at levels which will protect human health and safety, and to the greatest degree practicable, prevent injury or damage to plant and animal life and property.
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Section 703. Scope
Section 703 as submitted to EPA August 29, 2013 [LA039.04], AQ288 LR 34:0423 (March 20, 2008).
Approved by EPA January 28, 2016 (81 FR 04891) effective February 29, 2016 (LAd47),
Regulations.gov docket EPA-R06-OAR-2012-0434 [LA039].
A. This Chapter is applicable to all sources of particulate
matter, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, atmospheric
oxidants, nitrogen oxides, and lead.
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Section 705. Standards
Approved by EPA 03/08/89 (54 FR 09795) at 52.970(c)(49) effective 05/08/89.
The standards of ambient air quality listed in Tables 1 and 1a define the limits of air contamination by particulates and gases, above which limits the ambient air is hereby declared to be unacceptable and requires air pollution control measures. Until additional pertinent information becomes available through surveillance and research with respect to the effects of the air contaminants listed in Tables 1 and 1a, the air quality limits listed in Tables 1 and 1a shall apply in Louisiana. The limits stated include normal background levels of particulates and gases.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:1084.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Air Quality and Nuclear Energy, Air Quality Division in LR 13:741 (December 1987).
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Section 707. Degradation of Ambient Air Having Higher Quality than Set Forth in these Sections Restricted
Approved by EPA 03/08/89 (54 FR 09795) at 52.970(c)(49) effective 05/08/89.
As of the effective date of these regulations all processes which currently result in higher ambient air quality than shown in Tables 1 and 1a shall be maintained at the higher process quality level or better unless it can be affirmatively demonstrated to the administrative authority that a change in quality is justifiable.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:1084.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Air Quality and Nuclear Energy, Air Quality Division in LR 13:741 (December 1987).
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Section 709. Measurement of Concentrations-PM10, Sulfur Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide,
Atmospheric Oxidants, Nitrogen Oxides, and Lead
As approved by EPA July 5, 2011 (76 FR 38977) effective August 4, 2011 (LAd34) LA021.
Regulations.gov docket EPA-R06-OAR-2007-0924
Unless otherwise indicated, paragraphs/definitions are as previously approved by EPA June 15, 1989 effective August 14, 1989 (LAc50)
AQ253 §709.A;LAd34;LA021.12;AQ253;LR32:1601(9/20/2006)
A. PM10, PM2.5, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide,
atmospheric oxidants, nitrogen oxides, and lead shall be
measured by the methods listed in LAC 33:III.711.C, Table
2 or by such other equivalent methods approved by the
department. The publications or their replacements listed in
LAC 33:III.711.C, Table 2 are incorporated as part of these
regulations by reference.
B. The sampling and analytical procedures employed and their numbers, duration and location of samples to be taken to measure ambient levels of air contaminants shall be consistent with obtaining accurate results which are statistically significant and representative of the conditions being evaluated.
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Section 711. Tables 1, 1a, 2 -- Air Quality
Section 711 as submitted to EPA August 29, 2013 [LA039.04], AQ288 LR 34:0423 (March 20, 2008).
Approved by EPA January 28, 2016 (81 FR 04891) effective February 29, 2016 (LAd47),
Regulations.gov docket EPA-R06-OAR-2012-0434 [LA039].
Federal Register amendatory language comments: PM2.5 and PM10 standards.
Outline Section 711:
A. Table 1. Primary Ambient Air Quality Standards.
B. Table 1a. Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards
C. Table 2. Ambient Air -- Methods of Contaminant Measurement
A. Table 1. Primary Ambient Air Quality Standards
| Table 1. Primary Ambient Air Quality Standards | ||
| Air Contaminant | Maximum Permissible Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM10 | 150 µg/m3 | (Maximum 24-hour concentration not to be exceeded more than once per year) |
| PM2.5 | 15.0 µg/m3 | (Annual arithmetic mean) |
| 35 µg/m3 | 24-hour | |
| Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) | 80 µg/m3 | or 0.03 ppm (Annual arithmetic mean) |
| 365 µg/m3 | or 0.14 ppm (Maximum 24-hour concentration not to be exceeded more than once per year) | |
| Carbon Monoxide (CO) | 10,000 µg/m3 | or 9 ppm (Maximum 8-hour concentration not to be exceeded more than once per year) |
| 40,000 µg/m3 | or 35 ppm (Maximum 1-hour concentration not to be exceeded more than once per year) | |
| Ozone | 0.08 ppm daily maximum 8-hour average | The standard is met at an ambient air monitoring site when the 3-year average of the annual fourth highest daily maximum 8-hour average ozone concentrations is less than or equal to 0.08 ppm, as determined in accordance with 40 CFR 50, Appendix I. |
| Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) | 100 µg/m3 | (0.05 ppm) (Annual arithmetic mean) |
| Lead | 1.5 µg/m3 | (Maximum arithmetic mean averaged over a calendar quarter) |
1. The contribution of any contaminant by a single
source property shall be measured as the difference between
the upwind level and the downwind level for the property,
using methods approved by the administrative authority, or
by the use of suitable engineering techniques such as source
dispersion calculations.
2. National primary ambient air quality standards
define levels of air quality that the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency judges to be necessary,
with an adequate margin of safety, to protect the public health.
B. Table 1a. Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards
| Table 1a. Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards | ||
| Air Contaminant | Maximum Permissible Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM10 | 150 µg/m3 | (Maximum 24-hour concentration not to be exceeded more than once per year) |
| Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) | 1,300 µg/m3 | (Maximum 3-hour concentration not to be exceeded more than once per year) |
| PM2.5 | 15.0 µg/m3 | (Annual arithmetic mean) |
| 35 µg/m3 | 24-hour | |
| Carbon Monoxide (CO) | 10,000 µg/m3 | or 9 ppm (Maximum 8-hour concentration not to be exceeded more than once per year) |
| 40,000 µg/m3 | or 35 ppm (Maximum 1-hour concentration not to be exceeded more than once per year) | |
| Ozone | 0.08 ppm daily maximum 8-hour average | The standard is met at an ambient air monitoring site when the 3-year average of the annual fourth highest daily maximum 8-hour average ozone concentrations is less than or equal to 0.08 ppm, as determined in accordance with 40 CFR 50, Appendix I. |
| Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) | 100 µg/m3 | (0.05 ppm) (Annual arithmetic mean) |
| Lead | 1.5 µg/m3 | (Maximum arithmetic mean averaged over a calendar quarter) |
1. The contribution of any contaminant by a single
source property shall be measured as the difference between
the upwind level and the downwind level for the property,
using methods approved by the administrative authority, or
by the use of suitable engineering techniques such as source
dispersion calculations.
2. National secondary ambient air quality standards
define levels of air quality that the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency judges to be necessary
to protect the public welfare from any known or anticipated
adverse effects of a pollutant.
C. Table 2. Ambient Air—Methods of Contaminant Measurement
| Table 2. Ambient Air—Methods of Contaminant Measurement | ||
| Air Contaminant | Sampling Interval | Analytical Method |
|---|---|---|
| PM10 | 24 hours | Any method complying with reference method in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50, Appendix J. |
| PM2.5 | 24 hours | Any method complying with reference method in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50, Appendix L. |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 24 hours | Any method complying with reference method in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50, Appendix A. |
| Continuous | Any method complying with reference or equivalent methods in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 53, Subpart B. | |
| Total Oxidants | Continuous | Any method complying with reference or equivalent methods in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50, Appendix D, and Part 53, Subpart B. |
| Carbon Monoxide | Continuous | Any method complying with reference or equivalent methods in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50, Appendix C, and Part 53, Subpart B. |
| Nitrogen Dioxide | 24 hours | Any method complying with reference method in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50, Appendix F. |
| Lead | 24 hours | Any method complying with reference method in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50, Appendix G. |
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