EPA Approved Regulations in the New Hampshire SIP
Subpart EE – New Hampshire
Section 52.1520 Identification of plan.
(c) EPA approved regulations.
EPA Approved New Hampshire Regulations
(As of December 9, 2024.)
| State Citation | Title / Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date 1 | Explanations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Env-A 100 (pdf) | Definitions | 08/15/2018 | 09/06/2023 88 FR 60893 (pdf) | Revision to the term "Emergency generator" as used within the state's air pollution control regulations. |
| Env-A 200 (pdf) | Permit Notice and Hearing Procedures | 05/25/2017 82 FR 24057 (pdf) | Removal of Env-A 205 from SIP. | |
| Env-A 300 (pdf) | Ambient Air Quality Standards | 05/24/2022 | 07/13/2024 89 FR 74834 (pdf) | |
| Env-A 600 (pdf) | Statewide Permit System | 04/20/2021 | 05/06/2022 87 FR 26999 (pdf) | Revisions to Env-A 619.13 to incorporate updated reference date to the ambient air quality modeling guidelines at 40 CFR part 51, Appendix W. |
| Env-A 800 (pdf) | Testing and Monitoring Procedures | 04/30/2019 | 05/06/2022 87 FR 26999 (pdf) | Minor revisions to the previously approved Env-A 800 rule to be incorporated into the State's SIP, except Env-A 801.02(b) and (d) that relate to trading, and Env-A 810. |
| Env-A 900 (pdf) | Owner or Operator Obligations | 07/18/2015 | 03/30/2018 83 FR 13668 (pdf) | Approved sections Env-A 901 through 911, except for the following sections withdrawn by the State and which are not part of the approved SIP: Env-A 907.01(d) and (e); 907.02(a)(1), (d)(1) a. and c., (d)(2), and (e); 907.03; 911.04(b) and (c); 911.05. |
| Env-A 1000 (pdf) | Prevention, Abatement, and Control of Open Source Air Pollution | 08/01/2019 | 08/11/2022 87 FR 49526 (pdf) | Approve the amended Part Env-A 1000 "Prevention, Abatement, and Control of Open Source Air Pollution" to supersede the previously SIP-approved version. |
| Env-A 1200 (pdf) | Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) | 10/17/2019 | 05/06/2022 87 FR 26999 (pdf) | |
| Env-A 1300 (pdf) | Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) | 08/15/2018 | 04/30/2024 89 FR 34137 (pdf) | Requirements pertaining to coal-fired cyclone boilers at Env-A 1303.06(b) and (c). |
| Env-A 1500 (pdf) | Conformity | 01/18/2020 | 03/10/2022 87 FR 13634 (pdf) | Env-A 1500 revision approved entirely. |
| Env-A 1600 (pdf) | Fuel Specifications | 12/21/2018 | 04/26/2021 86 FR 21942 (pdf) | Env-1600 replaces the previously approved Env-400 Sulfur Content Limits in Fuels. |
| Env-A 1900 (pdf) | Emission Standards and Operating Practices for Incinerators | 04/23/2013 | 02/16/2018 83 FR 6972 (pdf) | Approved various amendments except Part 1902.02 "Affirmative Defenses" which NH DES withdrew from inclusion in the SIP submittal via letter dated April 13, 2016. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2017-0138 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Env-A 2100 (pdf) | Particulate Matter and Visible Emissions Standards | 04/23/2013 | 11/07/2016 81 FR 78052 (pdf) | Approve Chapter Env–A 2100, except Part Env-A 2103.03 "Affirmative Defense to Penalty Action," which NH did not submit for approval. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2016-0285 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Env-A 2300 (pdf) | Mitigation of Regional Haze | 08/25/2021 | 11/07/2024 89 FR 88139 (pdf) | Env-A 2300 revision approved entirely for updates to Regional Haze program. |
| Env-A 2400 (pdf) | Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Foundries, Smelters, and Investment Casting Operations | 04/23/2013 | 11/07/2016 81 FR 78052 (pdf) | Approve Chapter Env–A 2400, except Part Env-A 2405 "Affirmative Defenses for Violations of Visible Emission Standards," which NH did not submit for approval. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2016-0285 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Env-A 2700 (pdf) | Hot Mix Asphalt Plants | 02/16/2013 | 11/07/2016 81 FR 78052 (pdf) | [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2016-0285 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Env-A 2800 (pdf) | Sand and Gravel Sources; Non-Metallic Mineral Processing Plants; Cement and Concrete Sources | 10/01/2010 | 11/07/2016 81 FR 78052 (pdf) | [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2016-0285 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Env-A 3200 (pdf) | NOx Budget Trading Program | 07/27/1998 | 11/14/2000 65 FR 68078 | Approved Parts Env-A 3201 through 3218. |
| Env-A 3600 (pdf) | National Low Emission Vehicle (National LEV) Program | 07/21/1999 | 03/09/2000 65 FR 12476 | Approved Parts Env-A 3601 through 3603. |
| Env-Or 500 (pdf) | Recovery of Gasoline Vapors | 11/17/2012 | 05/29/2014 79 FR 30735 (pdf) | Includes decommissioning of Stage II vapor recovery systems. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2013-0509 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Saf-C 3200 (pdf) | Official Motor Vehicle Inspection Requirements | 11/26/2019 | 04/29/2024 89 FR 33232 (pdf) | Replaces the SIP-approved version of Saf–C 3200 in its entirety. Specifically, amends Saf–C 3202, Saf–C 3203, Saf–C 3204, Saf–C 3205, Saf–C 3206.04, Saf–C 3207.01, Saf–C 3209, Saf–C 3210.02, and Saf–C 3222. Saf–C 3222.04(d) and section Saf–C 3248 are not being incorporated into the New Hampshire SIP. |
| Saf-C 5800 (pdf) | Roadside Diesel Opacity Inspection | 01/01/1999 | 01/25/2013 78 FR 5292 (pdf) | Approving submitted regulation with the exception of subsection Saf-C 5805. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0149 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Title I of the New Hampshire Statutes: The State and Its Government, Chapter 21-0. (pdf) | Department of Environmental Services | 07/01/1986 | 12/16/2015 81 FR 78052 (pdf) | Approve Section 21-O:11 "Air Resources Council" [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0950 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Title X of the New Hampshire Statutes: Public Health, Chapter 125-C. (pdf) | Air Pollution Control | 07/01/1979 | 12/16/2015 81 FR 78052 (pdf) | Approve 125-C:1, "Declaration of Policy and Purpose"; 125-C:2, "Definitions"; 125-C:4, "Rulemaking Authority; Subpoena Power"; 125-C:6, "Powers and Duties of the Commissioner"; 125-C:8, "Administration of Chapter; Delegation of Duties"; 125-C:9, "Authority of the Commissioner in Cases of Emergency"; 125-C:10, "Devices Contributing to Air Pollution"; 125-C:10a, "Municipal Waste Combustion Units"; 125-C:11, "Permit Required"; 125-C:12, "Administrative Requirements"; 125-C:13, "Criteria for Denial; Suspension or Revocation; Modification"; 125-C:14, "Rehearings and Appeals"; 125-C:18, "Existing Remedies Unimpaired"; 125-C:19 "Protection of Powers"; and 125-C:21, "Severability" [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0950 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Title X of the New Hampshire Statutes: Public Health, Chapter 125-O. (pdf) | Multiple Pollutant Reduction Program | 07/01/2002 | 12/16/2015 81 FR 78052 (pdf) | Approve Section 125-O:1 "Findings and Purpose" and Section 125-O:3 "Integrated Power Plant Strategy" [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0950 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Certifications for RACT for the 2008 and 2015 ozone standards. | Statewide | 09/06/2018 | 09/06/2023 88 FR 60893 | RACT certifications for stationary sources of VOC and NOX approved for purposes of the 2008 and 2015 ozone standards except for NOX RACT requirements pertaining to coalfired cyclone boilers. |
| Negative declarations included in New Hampshire’s State Implementation Plan for purposes of the 2008 and 2015 ozone standards. | Statewide | 09/06/2018 | 09/06/2023 88 FR 60893 | Negative declarations submitted for 26 CTG categories listed within Table 5–3 of the New Hampshire document "Certification of Reasonably Available Control Technology for the 2008 and 2015 8-hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards", dated August 21, 2018. |
| New Hampshire Regional Haze Plan Periodic Comprehensive Revision for 2nd planning period 2018–2028. | Statewide | 05/06/2022 | 11/07/2024 89 FR 88139 | Approves full plan including supplemental submission containing updated Appendix W. |
| Certifications for RACT for the 2008 and 2015 ozone standards. | Statewide | 09/06/2018 | 09/06/2023 88 FR 60893 | RACT certifications for stationary sources of VOC and NOx approved for purposes of the 2008 and 2015 ozone standards except for NOx RACT requirements pertaining to coalfired cyclone boilers. |
| Certifications for RACT for the 2008 and 2015 ozone standards. | Statewide | 09/06/2018 | 04/30/2024 89 FR 34137 | NOx RACT certifications for the 2008 and 2015 ozone standards pertaining to coalfired cyclone boilers. |
1In order to determine the EPA effective date for a specific provision listed in this table, consult the Federal Register notice cited on the EPA approval date for the particular provision.