ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                         40 CFR Parts 55 and 71
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         State and Local Jurisdictions Where A Federal Operating
              Permits Program Is Effective on July 31, 1996
AGENCY:  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
ACTION:  Notice of States and local jurisdictions subject to
40 CFR parts 55 and 71.
SUMMARY:  On July 1, 1996, pursuant to title V of the Clean
Air Act (Act) as amended in 1990, EPA published a new
regulation at 61 FR 34202 (codified as 40 CFR part 71)
setting forth the procedures and terms under which the
Administrator will issue operating permits to covered
stationary sources.  This rule, called the "Part 71 rule,"
becomes effective on July 31, 1996.  In general, the primary
responsibility for issuing operating permits to sources
rests with State, local, and Tribal air agencies.  However,
EPA will administer a Federal operating permits program in
areas that lack an EPA-approved or adequately administered
operating permits program and in other limited situations. 
The Federal operating permits program will serve as a
"safety net" to ensure that sources of air pollution are
meeting their permitting requirements under the Act. 
Federally-issued permits will meet the same title V
requirements as do state-issued permits.  The purpose of
this notice is to provide the names of those State and local
jurisdictions where a Federal operating permits program is
effective on July 31, 1996.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     I.  Background, Authority and Purpose
     Title V of the Act as amended in 1990 (42 U.S.C.
 7661 et seq.) directs States to develop, administer, and
enforce operating permits programs that comply with the
requirements of title V (section 502(d)(l)).  Section 502(b)
of the Act requires that EPA promulgate regulations setting
forth provisions under which States develop operating
permits programs and submit them to EPA for approval. 
Pursuant to this section, EPA promulgated 40 CFR part 70 on
July 21, 1992 (57 FR 32250), which specifies the minimum
elements of approvable State operating permits programs.
      Sections 502(d)(3) and 502(i)(4) of the Act require EPA
to promulgate a Federal operating permits program when a
State does not obtain approval of its program within the
timeframe set by title V or when a State fails to adequately
administer and enforce an approved program.  The part 71
rule published on July 1, 1996 establishes a national
template for a Federal operating permits program that EPA
will administer and enforce in those situations.  Part 71
also establishes the procedures for issuing Federal permits
to sources for which States do not have jurisdiction (e.g.,
Outer Continental Shelf sources outside of State
jurisdictions and sources located in Indian Country over
which EPA or Indian Tribes have jurisdiction).  In addition,
part 71 establishes the procedures to be used when EPA must
take action on a permit that has been proposed or issued by
an approved part 70 permitting authority but that EPA
determines is not in compliance with the applicable
requirements of the Act.  Finally, part 71 provides for
delegation of certain duties that may provide for a smoother
program transition when part 70 programs are approved.
      This notice makes frequent use of the term "State." 
This term includes a State or a local air pollution control
agency that would be the permitting authority for a part 70
permit program.  The term "permitting authority" can refer
to State, local, or Tribal agencies and may also apply to
EPA, where the Agency is the permitting authority of record.
     II.  Description of Action
     The EPA is, by this notice, providing a list of State
and local jurisdictions where EPA will assume responsibility
to issue permits, effective as of July 31, 1996.  Included
are three U.S. territories where EPA is assuming
responsibility to issue permits to major sources of
hazardous air pollutants (HAP) and solid waste incinerators. 
The EPA has received submittals from all 56 State and
Territorial Agencies and all 60 local programs. The EPA has
already approved the majority of operating permits programs,
including 42 State and 56 local programs.  As a result, EPA
expects that the impact of the Federal operating permits
rule will be minimal, affecting only a few States that do
not yet have approved programs in place.  Moreover, EPA
expects that several of the States identified in this notice
will have their programs approved before significant
resources would need to be expended in implementing Federal
programs in those States.
     The EPA has worked closely with stakeholders, including
representatives from industry and environmental groups, and
State and local agencies, over the past 2 years to
streamline and improve the title V operating permits
program.  The EPA has proposed a series of initiatives,
including revisions to its part 70 operating permits rule
and two important guidance documents ("White Papers"), that
EPA expects will significantly streamline and simplify the
process for revising operating permits and other provisions
of the program, and reduce recordkeeping and reporting
requirements.
     The Federal operating permits rule also provides a
mechanism for improving air quality management in areas in
Indian Country under the jurisdiction of EPA or Indian
Tribes, where tribal resources may be unavailable to
implement operating permits programs.
     Section 71.5(b)(1) of part 71 provides that a timely
application is one that is submitted within 12 months or an
earlier date after the source becomes subject to the part 71
program.  Because part 71 is effective on July 31, 1996,
sources are required to submit part 71 permit applications
no later than July 31, 1997.  Sources required to submit
applications earlier than 12 months will be notified in
advance by the permitting authority (whether it is EPA or a
State in the case of a delegated part 71 program) and given
a reasonable time to submit their applications.  In no case
will this notice be given less than 180 days in advance of
the deadline for submittal of the application.
     III.  List of States and Local Jurisdictions
Connecticut - Connecticut submitted a complete program
implementing part 70 on September 28, 1995.  The EPA's
Region I is currently reviewing the State's program and
expects to propose approval of the State's program in the
near future.  The reason for the delay in proposing approval
of Connecticut's title V program is due to the State's
innovative approach toward addressing some of the core areas
of a part 70 program.  Until Connecticut's program receives
EPA approval, part 71 is effective in the State.  Sources
should continue to work with the State in developing their
title V applications.  Although part 71 applications are due
to be submitted to the permitting authority by July 31, 1997
(and some may be due earlier if sources are informed of such
by EPA, or by Connecticut if EPA delegates administration of
part 71 to the State), the part 71 application deadline will
be superceded by the State's part 70 application deadline if
EPA finalizes approval of Connecticut's part 70 program
prior to the part 71 application deadline.  For further
information on application due dates and details about how
to obtain and submit part 71 applications, contact Mr.
Donald Dahl, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air
Permits Unit, Mail Code: CAP, J.F.K. Federal Building,
Boston, MA  02203.  Telephone: (617) 565-4298.
Maine - Maine submitted a complete program implementing 
part 70 on October 23, 1995.  The EPA's Region I is
currently reviewing the State's program and expects to
propose approval in the near future.  The reason for the
delay in proposing approval of Maine's title V program is
due to the State's implementing regulations which merge the
part 70 program, new source review program, and an existing
state licensing program, together into one regulation. 
Until Maine's program receives EPA approval, part 71 is
effective in the State.  If EPA is unable to approve Maine's
program within a reasonable time, EPA expects that the 
part 71 Federal operating permits program will be delegated
to Maine for implementation.  Once a delegation agreement is
signed, a notice announcing the delegation of a part 71
program to Maine will be published in the Federal Register
and widely-circulated newspapers in the State of Maine. 
Under a delegation, the State will be able to use its own
application forms provided EPA finds that the State's
application form substantially meets the application
information requirements of part 71.  Sources should
continue to develop and submit their completed applications
to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. 
Similarly, sources should continue to expect to pay permit
fees to Maine according to the State statute.  Although 
part 71 applications are due to be submitted to the
permitting authority by July 31, 1997 (and some may be due
earlier if sources are informed of such by EPA, or by Maine
if EPA delegates administration of part 71 to the State),
the part 71 application deadline will be superceded by the
State's part 70 application deadline if EPA finalizes
approval of Maine's part 70 program prior to the part 71
application deadline.  For further details about how to
obtain and submit Maine permit applications, contact Mr.
Marc Cone, Bureau of Air Quality Control, Maine Department
of Environmental Protection, 17 State House Station,
Augusta, Maine,  04333-0017.  Telephone: (207) 287-2437. 
For general information regarding approval of Maine's 
part 70 program and the applicability and implementation of
part 71 in the State, contact Mr. Donald Dahl, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Air Permits Unit, Mail
Code: CAP, J.F.K. Federal Building, Boston, MA  02203.  
Telephone: (617) 565-4298.
New Hampshire - New Hampshire submitted a complete program
implementing part 70 on October 26, 1995.  The EPA's Region
I is currently reviewing the State's program and expects to
propose approval in the near future.  The reason for the
delay in proposing approval of New Hampshire's part 70
program is due to determining the impact on the State's 
part 70 program from the recently adopted State legislation
regarding audits.  Until New Hampshire's program receives
EPA approval, part 71 is effective in the State.  If EPA's
Region I is unable to approve New Hampshire's program within
a reasonable time, EPA expects that the part 71 Federal
operating permits program will be delegated to New Hampshire
for implementation.  Once a delegation agreement is signed,
a notice announcing the delegation of a part 71 program to
New Hampshire will be published in the Federal Register and
widely-circulated newspapers in the State of New Hampshire. 
Under a delegation, the State will be able to use its own
application forms provided EPA finds that the State's
application form substantially meets the application
information requirements of part 71.  Sources should
continue to submit their applications to New Hampshire and
should continue to expect to pay permit fees according to
the State requirements.  Although part 71 applications are
due to be submitted to the permitting authority by 
July 31, 1997 (and some may be due earlier if sources are
informed of such by EPA, or by New Hampshire if EPA
delegates administration of part 71 to the State), the 
part 71 application deadline will be superceded by the
State's part 70 application deadline if EPA finalizes
approval of New Hampshire's part 70 program prior to the
part 71 application deadline.  For further information on
New Hampshire permit applications, contact Mr. Andrew
Bodnarik, New Hampshire Air Resources Division, Department
of Environmental Services, 64 North Maine Street, Concord,
New Hampshire  03302-2033.  Telephone: (603) 271-1370.  For
general information regarding approval of New Hampshire's
part 70 program and the applicability and implementation of
part 71 in the State, contact Ms. Ida Gagnon, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, One Congress Street, John
F. Kennedy Federal Building, Boston, MA 02203-0001. 
Telephone: (617) 565-3500.
Vermont - Vermont submitted a complete program implementing
part 70 on April 28, 1995.  The EPA's Region I proposed to
grant interim approval of Vermont's title V program on 
May 24, 1996 (See 61 FR 26145) and expects to grant final
interim approval of Vermont's program within a reasonable
time.  However, until Vermont's program receives EPA
approval, part 71 is effective in the State.  The part 71
Federal operating permits program is expected to be
delegated to Vermont for implementation.  Once a delegation
agreement is signed, a notice announcing the delegation of a
part 71 program to Vermont will be published in the Federal
Register and widely-circulated newspapers in the State of
Vermont.  Under a delegation, the State will be able to use
its own application forms provided EPA finds that the
State's application form substantially meets the application
information requirements of part 71.  Sources should
continue to submit their title V applications to the State
and continue to pay permit fees to Vermont according to the
State statute.  Although part 71 applications are due to be
submitted to the permitting authority by July 31, 1997 (and
some may be due earlier if sources are informed of such by
EPA, or by Vermont if EPA delegates administration of 
part 71 to the State), the part 71 application deadline will
be superceded by the State's application deadline if EPA
finalizes approval of Vermont's part 70 program prior to the
part 71 application deadline.  For further information on
Vermont permit applications contact Mr. Brian Fitzgerald,
Air Pollution Control Division, Agency of Natural Resources,
Building 3 South, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 
05676-1596.  Telephone: (802) 241-3840.  For general
information regarding approval of Vermont's part 70 program
and the applicability and implementation of part 71 in the
State, contact Mr. Donald Dahl, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Air Permits Unit, Mail Code: CAP, J.F.K.
Federal Building, Boston, MA  02203.  Telephone: (617) 565-
4298.
New York - New York submitted its complete part 70 permit
program on June 17, 1996 and the Attorney General's Opinion
on June 27, 1996.  The EPA's Region II currently expects to
propose approval of New York's part 70 program submittal in
July 1996 and grant a final approval in October 1996. 
However, until New Yorkþs program receives EPA approval,
part 71 is effective in the State.  If EPA's Region II is
unable to approve New York's program consistent with this
time schedule, EPA expects that the part 71 Federal
operating permits program will be delegated to New York for
implementation.  Once a delegation agreement is signed, a
notice announcing the delegation of a part 71 program to New
York will be published in the Federal Register and widely-
circulated newspapers around New York State.  Sources will
then utilize New York's application form (using the two-
phase application approach developed by New York) and submit
completed applications to the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation.  Similarly, sources should
continue to expect to pay permit fees to New York under the
New York State Clean Air Compliance Act signed into law by
the Governor on August 19, 1993.  Although part 71
applications are due to be submitted to the permitting
authority by July 31, 1997 (and some may be due earlier if
sources are informed of such by EPA, or by New York if EPA
delegates administration of part 71 to the State), the 
part 71 application deadline will be superceded by the
State's application deadline if EPA finalizes approval of
New York's part 70 program prior to the part 71 application
deadline.  For further details about how to obtain and
submit New York permit applications, contact Mr. John
Higgins, New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, New York,  12233. 
Telephone: (518) 457-7688.  For general information
regarding approval of New York's part 70 program and the
applicability and implementation of part 71 in the State,
contact Ms. Christine Fazio, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, 290 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10007-1866. 
Telephone: (212) 637-4015.
Virginia - Virginia submitted its initial part 70 program to
EPA on November 12, 1993, which it later supplemented.  In a
Federal Register notice published December 5, 1994 (59 Fed.
Reg. 62324), EPA disapproved this program due in part to the
issue of standing to challenge final permits in state court
and several other issues.  In early 1995 Virginia submitted
amendments to its original part 70 submittal which did not
address the standing issue, but which did address the other
disapproval issues.  Virginia argued that its standing
provisions were adequate and that it had adequately
addressed all other issues, and it asked EPA to approve its
amended submittal.  In a Federal Register notice published
on September 19, 1995 (60 Fed. Reg. 48435), EPA again
proposed to disapprove Virginia's submittal, again because
of the issue of standing, and also because of certain
additional new issues.  Virginia has informed EPA that it
will revise its standing provisions to meet EPA's
requirements if the Federal Courts rule that Virginia's
current standing provisions are inadequate, and that it will
be submitting additional amendments to its part 70 program
in an attempt to correct the program's other deficiencies. 
Until EPA approves a part 70 program for Virginia, part 71
is effective in the State.  Virginia has informed EPA that
it will be requesting that EPA delegate to it the authority
to implement the required part 71 program.  Virginia's
proposal will be that EPA adopt as part 71 regulations for
Virginia all those portions of Virginia's part 70
regulations that meet applicable requirements, and that EPA
then delegate to Virginia the authority to implement those
regulations.  The EPA will consider this proposal and
expects to grant it if EPA finds that it is appropriate to
adopt Virginia's regulation as a part 71 program for the
State and that Virginia is eligible to receive such a
delegation.  If EPA adopts Virginia's regulations as the
part 71 program for Virginia, it will do so through notice
and comment rulemaking in the Federal Register.  Similarly,
if EPA delegates the authority to implement the part 71
program to Virginia, EPA will announce the delegation in a
Federal Register notice and in newspapers widely circulated
in Virginia.  If EPA delegates to Virginia the authority to
implement a part 71 program, Virginia's sources would be
required to submit their permit applications to the Virginia
Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ).  In addition,
sources would be required to pay title V permit fees to
Virginia.  Sources would submit their applications using
forms supplied by the VADEQ, provided EPA finds these forms
substantially meet the application information requirements
of part 71.  Sources are required to submit their part 71
applications to the permitting authority by July 31, 1997
(though sources may be required to submit their applications
earlier if they are informed of such by EPA, or by Virginia
if EPA delegates administration of part 71 to the State). 
Sources should note that the part 71 application deadline
will be superseded by the State's part 70 application
deadline if EPA finalizes approval of Virginia's part 70
program prior to the part 71 application deadline.  Those
wishing to obtain copies of the VADEQ's title V application
forms, to obtain information on application submittal
deadlines, and/or to obtain information on permit fees may
contact Mr. Robert Beasley, Virginia Department of
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 10009, Richmond, Virginia
23240-0009, telephone number (804) 698-4115.  For general
information regarding approval of Virginia's part 70 program
and the applicability and implementation of part 71 in the
State, contact Mr. Ray Chalmers, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, 841 Chestnut Building, Philadelphia, PA
19107, telephone number (215) 566-2061.
Michigan - Michigan submitted a complete operating permits
program to EPA on July 20, 1995.  The EPA proposed interim
approval of Michigan's part 70 program on June 24, 1996, and
expects to finalize the approval as soon as possible. 
Several programmatic and regulatory issues have delayed
EPA's rulemaking action on Michigan's program, including
issues related to the State's startup, shutdown, and
malfunction regulations, environmental audit privilege and
immunity law, and potential to emit exemptions.  See 61 FR
32391-32398.  However, until Michigan's program receives EPA
approval, part 71 is effective in the State.
     If EPA encounters significant delays in finalizing
approval of Michigan's part 70 program, EPA intends to work
with the State to delegate the part 71 program to Michigan. 
Such a delegation would mitigate any transition issues, such
as duplicate permit application submittals and payment of
fees, arising between the State permit program and the
Federal part 71 program.  Although part 71 applications are
due to be submitted to the permitting authority by July 31,
1997 (and some may be due earlier if sources are informed of
such by EPA, or by Michigan if EPA delegates administration
of part 71 to the State), the part 71 application deadline
will be superceded by the State's part 70 application
deadline if EPA finalizes approval of Michigan's part 70
program prior to the part 71 application deadline.  Any such
delegation to the State will be noticed in the Federal
Register, along with additional details regarding permit
application and permit fee requirements.  For information
regarding the status of Michigan's part 70 program approval,
and the part 71 program in Michigan, contact Ms. Beth
Valenziano, EPA Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard
(AR-18J), Chicago, IL 60604.  Telephone: (312) 886-2703. 
E-mail: valenziano.beth@epamail.epa.gov.
Territory of American Samoa - In response to a petition from
the governor of American Samoa, the EPA's Region IX expects
to conditionally exempt the requirement for a title V
operating permits program under section 325(a) of the Act
for American Samoa.  In addition, EPA expects to grant a
conditional exemption from the requirement to apply for a
Federal title V operating permit under part 71, except for
major sources of HAP under 112 and solid waste incinerators
under section 129(e), by August, 1996.  The EPA proposed the
conditional exemption on September 13, 1995 (60 FR 47515) in
response to a claim of economic hardship and pristine air
quality on the island.  It contains the condition that
American Samoa adopt and implement an EPA approved alternate
program to permit major stationary sources and protect the
National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). 
Applications for major sources of HAP and solid waste
incinerators under part 71 are due to be submitted to the
permitting authority by July 31, 1997.  The EPA intends to
use part 71 application forms for major sources of HAP and
solid waste incinerators.  Permit fees will be paid to the
U.S. Treasury.  For further information, contact Ms. Sara
Bartholomew at (415) 744-1250, Operating Permits Section (A-
5-2), Air and Toxics Division, U.S. EPA-Region IX, 75
Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, California  94105.
Arizona (all Agencies) - The State of Arizona (all agencies)
submitted complete operating permits programs to EPA in
November 1993. The EPA's Region IX proposed interim approval
of the part 70 program submitted by the State of Arizona
which comprises programs from the Arizona Department of
Environmental Quality, the Maricopa County Environmental
Services Department, the Pima County Department of
Environmental Quality, and the Pinal County Air Quality
Control District on July 13, 1995.  See 60 FR 36083.  The
EPA has not yet taken final action to approve the Arizona
program because of outstanding issues related to provisions
for excess emissions during startups, shutdowns,
malfunctions, and scheduled maintenance.  In addition, the
Arizona Attorney General's Office is to submit additional
information to resolve other issues identified in the
proposal before EPA finalizes approval of the program.  The
excess emissions issue has been resolved sufficiently to
move forward with final action and EPA expects to receive an
addendum to the Attorney General's statement shortly.  The
EPA's Region IX therefore expects to finalize interim
approval of the Arizona part 70 program submittal by
September, 1996.  Until EPA acts to approve Arizona's
program, part 71 is effective in the State.  Sources should
continue to work with the State and its local agencies in
developing their title V applications and pay permit fees to
Arizona according to State requirements.  Although part 71
applications are due to be submitted to the permitting
authority by July 31, 1997 (and some may be due earlier if
sources are informed of such by EPA, or by Arizona if EPA
delegates administration of part 71 to the State), the 
part 71 application deadline will be superceded by the
State's part 70 application deadline if EPA finalizes
approval of Arizona's part 70 program prior to the part 71
application deadline.  For further information regarding
approval of Arizona's part 70 program and the implementation
of part 71 in the State, contact Ms. Regina Spindler at
(415) 744-1251, Operating Permits Section (A-5-2), Air and
Toxics Division, U.S. EPA-Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street,
San Francisco, California  94105.
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) - In
response to a petition from the governor of CNMI, the EPA's
Region IX expects to conditionally exempt the requirement
for a title V operating permits program under section 325(a)
of the Act for CNMI.  In addition, EPA expects to grant a
conditional exemption from the requirement to apply for a
Federal title V operating permit under part 71, except for
major sources of HAP under 112 and solid waste incinerators
under 129(e), by August, 1996.  The EPA proposed the
conditional exemption on September 13, 1995 (60 FR 47515) in
response to a claim of economic hardship and pristine air
quality on the islands.  It contains the condition that CNMI
adopt and implement an EPA approved alternate program to
permit major stationary sources and protect the National
Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).  Applications for
major sources of HAP and solid waste incinerators under 
part 71 are due to be submitted to the permitting authority
by July 31, 1997.  The EPA intends to use part 71
application forms for major sources of HAP and solid waste
incinerators.  Permit fees will be paid to the U.S.
Treasury.  For further information, contact Ms. Sara
Bartholomew at (415) 744-1250, Operating Permits Section 
(A-5-2), Air and Toxics Division, U.S. EPA-Region IX, 75
Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, California  94105.
Territory of Guam - In response to a petition from the
governor of Guam, the EPA's Region IX expects to
conditionally exempt the requirement for a title V operating
permits program under section 325(a) of the Act for Guam. 
In addition, EPA expects to grant a conditional exemption
from the requirement to apply for a Federal title V
operating permit under part 71, except for major sources of
HAP under 112 and solid waste incinerators under 129(e), by
August, 1996.  The EPA proposed the conditional exemption on
September 13, 1995 (60 FR 47515) in response to a claim of
economic hardship and pristine air quality on the island. 
It contains the condition that Guam adopt and implement an
EPA approved alternate program to permit major stationary
sources and protect the National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS).  Applications for major sources of HAP
and solid waste incinerators under part 71 are due to be
submitted to the permitting authority by July 31, 1997,
except for major perchloroethylene dry cleaning facilities,
which are due by April 1, 1997.  The EPA intends to use part
71 application forms for major sources of HAP and solid
waste incinerators.  Permit fees will be paid to the U.S.
Treasury.  For further information, contact Ms. Sara
Bartholomew at (415) 744-1250, Operating Permits Section 
(A-5-2), Air and Toxics Division, U.S. EPA-Region IX, 75
Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, California  94105.
South Coast Air Quality Management District - The South
Coast Air Quality Management District's (SCAQMD or District)
part 70 regulation was adopted by the District's Governing
Board on August 11, 1995.  The EPA has not yet taken action
on the South Coast program in part because the District has
not submitted acceptable permit application forms.  The EPA
and the District have been working together to resolve
issues concerning the application forms and it appears
approvable forms will be submitted in the very near future.
The EPA therefore expects to propose interim approval of the
District's part 70 program submittal in August, 1996 and
grant final interim approval as early as October, but no
later than December, 1996.  However, until EPA approves the
District's program, part 71 is effective in the District. 
If EPA is unable to approve the SCAQMD's program consistent
with this time schedule, EPA expects that part 71 will be
delegated to the District.  Once a delegation agreement is
signed, a notice announcing the delegation of a part 71
program will be published in the Federal Register and widely
circulated newspapers around the District.  Provided
acceptable forms are developed, sources will then utilize
the SCAQMD's application forms, otherwise, EPA intends to
use the part 71 application form.  Sources will then submit
completed applications to the SCAQMD.  Similarly, sources
should continue to pay permit fees to the SCAQMD under the
District's Regulation III - Permit Fees.  Although part 71
applications are due to be submitted to the permitting
authority by July 31, 1997 (and some may be due earlier if
sources are informed of such by EPA, or by SCAQMD if EPA
delegates administration of part 71 to the State), the 
part 71 application deadline will be superceded by the
State's part 70 application deadline if EPA finalizes
approval of SCAQMD's part 70 program prior to the part 71
application deadline.  For further information on
application due dates and details about how to pick up and
submit applications, contact Ms. Pang Mueller, South Coast
Air Quality Management District, 21865 E. Copley Drive,
Diamond Bar, California  91765-4182.  Telephone: (909) 396-
2433.  For general information regarding approval of South
Coast's part 70 program and the applicability and
implementation of part 71 in the District, contact Ms.
Ginger Vagenas, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 75
Hawthorne Street, A-5-2, San Francisco, CA 94105. 
Telephone: (415) 744-1252.
Alaska - The EPA received a complete permit program from
Alaska on June 5, 1995.  The program has not yet been
granted final approval because the State requested that EPA
delay action until permit program revisions could be
submitted to EPA.  These revisions were formally submitted
to EPA on July 5, 1996 and EPA is currently reviewing them. 
The Agency expects to propose interim program approval in
August 1996, with a final interim approval in September
1996.  However, until Alaska's program receives EPA
approval, part 71 is effective in the State.  Although 
part 71 applications are due to the permitting authority by
July 31, 1997 (and some may be due earlier if sources are
informed of such by EPA, or by Alaska if EPA delegates
administration of part 71 to the State), the part 71
application deadline will be superceded by the State's 
part 70 application deadline if EPA finalizes approval of
Alaska's part 70 program prior to the part 71 application
deadline.  For further information on application due dates
and details on obtaining and submitting applications,
contact Ms. Joan Cabreza, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, Office of Air Quality, OAQ-108, 1200 Sixth Avenue,
Seattle, WA 98101.  Telephone: (206) 553-8505.
Idaho - The EPA received a complete permit program from
Idaho on January 20, 1995.  On October 27, 1995, the Agency
proposed disapproval of Idaho's program and, in the
alternative, interim approval if Idaho were to correct the
proposed disapproval issues before EPA takes final action on
Idaho's submittal.  See 60 FR 54990.  The State has
resubmitted portions of its program in response to the
proposed disapproval issues.  On June 17, 1996, the Agency
published a supplemental notice identifying additional audit
and immunity provisions as interim approval issues and also
proposed approval of the State's air toxics program under    
section 112(l) of the Act and delegation of the existing
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. 
See 61 FR 30570.  The Agency expects to take final action on
the Idaho program as soon as possible after the end of the
30 day public comment period on the supplemental proposal. 
However, until Idaho's program receives approval, part 71 is
effective in the State.  Sources should continue to work
directly with the State in submitting applications and
paying fees according to State requirements.  Although 
part 71 applications are due to the permitting authority by
July 31, 1997 (and some may be due earlier if sources are
informed of such by EPA, or by Idaho if EPA delegates
administration of part 71 to the State), the part 71
application deadline will be superceded by the State's 
part 70 application deadline if EPA finalizes approval of
Idaho's part 70 program prior to the part 71 application
deadline.  For further information, contact Ms. Joan
Cabreza, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air
Quality, OAQ-108, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101. 
Telephone: (206) 553-8505.

Dated:  July 29, 1996
Richard Wilson
Acting Assistant Administrator