San Diego Air Permit Public Notification Updates
Summary
With this direct final rule, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is promulgating approval of revisions to the Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program (title V) of the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDCAPCD or "District") in California. The EPA is taking this final action in accordance with federal regulations and the Clean Air Act (CAA or "Act").
Compliance Requirements
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Submit comments identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R09-OAR-2025-0038 at https://www.regulations.gov; Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute; Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by a written comment; Sources of air pollution must obtain federal operating permits from their respective states; Rule 1415 (Title V Operating Permits - Permit Process-Public Notification) at Sections (a), (c), (d), (g), and (j) must conform to current public noticing, application publication, and record retention requirements; Judicial review petitions must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit within 60 days of publication in the Federal Register
Deadline: 2025-10-05(30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register)
Market Impacts
Approval of revisions to Rule 1415 (Title V Operating Permits - Permit Process-Public Notification) requiring updated public noticing, application publication, and record retention procedures for air pollution sources
Action Items
Review and update Title V permit application public notification procedures
Revise public notification processes to comply with amended Rule 1415 Sections (a), (c), (d), (g), and (j) requirements for Title V operating permits
Implement revised application publication systems
Modify permit application publication methods to align with 40 CFR 70.5(c) and 70.7(h) standards for public accessibility and notification
Update record retention systems for permit applications
Establish and maintain record retention systems that comply with 40 CFR 70.8(a)(3) requirements as referenced in Rule 1415 revisions
Train staff on new public notification requirements
Provide training to permit processing staff on revised public notification procedures and application publication standards under amended Rule 1415
Monitor for adverse comments and potential rule withdrawal
Track public comments submitted by [Insert date 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register] and prepare for potential rule changes if adverse comments are received
Prepare for judicial review timeline
Be aware that judicial review petitions must be filed in appropriate US Court of Appeals within 60 days of Federal Register publication if challenging the rule
Estimated Monetary Impact
Basis: The regulation document contains no specific monetary amounts, cost estimates, or penalty figures. It is an administrative approval of procedural changes to public notification requirements in Rule 1415 for Title V operating permits in San Diego County. The document explicitly states this action 'does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state law' and 'does not impose an information collection burden'. No cost data or economic impact information is provided for any company size category.Confidence: 10%
Small Companies
< $10M
Costs
Implementation: $0
Ongoing/yr: $0
Penalties: $0
Benefits
Efficiency: $0
New Revenue: $0
Risk Reduction: $0
Net Impact: $0/yr
Medium Companies
$10M - $100M
Costs
Implementation: $0
Ongoing/yr: $0
Penalties: $0
Benefits
Efficiency: $0
New Revenue: $0
Risk Reduction: $0
Net Impact: $0/yr
Large Companies
> $100M
Costs
Implementation: $0
Ongoing/yr: $0
Penalties: $0
Benefits
Efficiency: $0
New Revenue: $0
Risk Reduction: $0
Net Impact: $0/yr
Validated Company Impacts
CABOT CORP
Cabot Corp manufactures carbon black, which is an industrial process that typically involves significant air emissions and would require Title V operating permits under the Clean Air Act. As a chemical manufacturer operating facilities that likely qualify as major air pollution sources, the company would be directly subject to the permit requirements and public notification procedures outlined in this rule.
Chemours Co
Chemours operates multiple industrial chemical manufacturing facilities that are significant sources of air pollution, requiring Title V operating permits under the Clean Air Act. The company's production of refrigerants, TiO2 pigment, and specialty chemicals involves processes that emit regulated air pollutants, making them directly subject to the permit program requirements.
CENTURY ALUMINUM CO
Century Aluminum operates multiple aluminum production facilities, which are significant sources of air pollution emissions subject to Title V operating permit requirements under the Clean Air Act. The company's industrial manufacturing operations directly align with the rule's focus on air pollution sources requiring federal operating permits and compliance with public notification procedures.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
CF Industries operates large-scale nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing facilities that are major stationary sources of air pollution, making them subject to Title V operating permit requirements under the Clean Air Act. The company's industrial operations in California would specifically fall under the jurisdiction of the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District's revised permit program requirements.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC
CenterPoint Energy operates electric generation facilities that are sources of air pollution subject to Title V operating permit requirements under the Clean Air Act. The company's coal-fired generation and transition to renewable energy directly fall under the air pollution control permit jurisdiction addressed by this rule.
CRH PUBLIC LTD CO
CRH operates cement production facilities and asphalt plants that are major sources of air pollution subject to Title V operating permit requirements under the Clean Air Act. The company's materials manufacturing operations in San Diego County would be directly affected by the revised public notification and permit application procedures in Rule 1415.
CHEVRON CORP
Chevron operates oil and gas production and refining facilities that are major sources of air pollution, making them subject to Title V operating permit requirements under the Clean Air Act. The company's industrial operations in California would specifically fall under the jurisdiction of the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District's revised permit program requirements.
DOW INC.
Dow Inc. operates major chemical manufacturing facilities that are significant sources of air pollution, making them subject to Clean Air Act Title V operating permit requirements. The company's industrial operations in California would fall under San Diego County Air Pollution Control District jurisdiction, requiring compliance with Rule 1415's public notification and permit process requirements.
Duke Energy CORP
Duke Energy operates electric generation facilities that are major sources of air pollution subject to Title V operating permit requirements under the Clean Air Act. The company's power generation business directly aligns with the rule's focus on air pollution sources requiring federal operating permits and compliance with public notification procedures.
CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC
Con Edison operates energy production facilities that are significant sources of air pollution, making them subject to Title V operating permit requirements under the Clean Air Act. The company's electric, gas, and steam utility operations in New York would require compliance with similar air pollution control permit regulations, and this rule specifically affects air pollution sources that must obtain federal operating permits.
Energy Transfer LP
Energy Transfer LP operates pipelines, natural gas processing facilities, and storage operations that are significant sources of air pollution emissions, making them subject to Title V operating permit requirements under the Clean Air Act. The company's industrial facility operations in California would be directly affected by the revised public notification and record retention procedures in San Diego County's Rule 1415.
ENTERGY CORP /DE/
Entergy Corporation operates as an integrated energy company engaged in electric power production, which inherently involves air pollution sources subject to Title V operating permit requirements under the Clean Air Act. The company's environmental regulation segment specifically addresses compliance with such regulations, making it directly affected by the rule's updated public notification and record retention procedures for permit processes.
FIRSTENERGY CORP
FirstEnergy operates electricity generation facilities that are major sources of air pollution subject to Title V operating permit requirements under the Clean Air Act. The company's power generation business directly aligns with the rule's focus on air pollution sources requiring federal operating permits and compliance with public notification procedures.
IDACORP INC
IDACORP operates utility electricity generation facilities that are air pollution sources subject to Title V operating permit requirements under the Clean Air Act. The company specifically mentions compliance with environmental regulations including the Clean Air Act in its business operations, directly aligning with this rule's focus on operating permit program requirements for air pollution sources.
IMPERIAL OIL LTD
Imperial Oil operates significant oil and gas exploration, production, refining, and chemical manufacturing operations that generate air pollution emissions, making them subject to Title V operating permit requirements under the Clean Air Act. Their upstream and downstream operations in California would specifically fall under the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District's jurisdiction and the revised Rule 1415 public notification requirements.
LINDE PLC
Linde PLC operates industrial gas production facilities that are significant sources of air pollution, making them subject to Clean Air Act Title V operating permit requirements. The company's industrial gases segment involves manufacturing processes that emit regulated pollutants, requiring compliance with air quality regulations including public notification and permit application procedures.
MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC
Mueller Industries operates manufacturing facilities that produce copper tube, brass rod, and metal products through industrial processes likely to generate air emissions, placing them directly under the Clean Air Act Title V operating permit requirements. As a manufacturer with significant industrial operations, the company would be subject to the public notification, application publication, and record retention procedures specified in Rule 1415 for air pollution sources.
MOSAIC CO
Mosaic operates phosphate and potash mining and processing facilities that are significant sources of air pollution, requiring Title V operating permits under the Clean Air Act. The company's industrial operations in San Diego County would be directly subject to the revised public notification and record retention requirements in Rule 1415.
NEXTERA ENERGY INC
NextEra Energy operates electric generation facilities that are sources of air pollution subject to Title V permit requirements, including fossil fuel plants that would fall under the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District's jurisdiction. The company's extensive power generation operations align directly with the rule's focus on air pollution sources requiring federal operating permits and compliance with public notification procedures.
NextDecade Corp
NextDecade operates LNG facilities that are major air pollution sources requiring Title V operating permits under the Clean Air Act. The company's construction and operation of natural gas liquefaction facilities directly fall under the jurisdiction of air pollution control regulations, including the public notification and permit process requirements in Rule 1415.
NUCOR CORP
Nucor operates steel mills and manufacturing facilities that are significant sources of air pollution, making them subject to Title V operating permit requirements under the Clean Air Act. The company's steel production processes directly align with the rule's focus on air pollution sources requiring federal operating permits and compliance with public notification procedures.
O-I Glass, Inc. /DE/
O-I Glass operates glass manufacturing facilities that are significant sources of air pollution, requiring Title V operating permits under the Clean Air Act. The company's industrial operations in California would be directly subject to the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District's permit requirements and public notification procedures.
OLIN Corp
OLIN Corp operates significant chemical manufacturing facilities that are major sources of air pollution, specifically in their Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls segment which produces chlorine, caustic soda, and vinyl chloride monomer. These operations would require Title V operating permits and be subject to the Clean Air Act's public notification and compliance requirements for air pollution sources.
PBF Energy Inc.
PBF Energy operates oil refineries and industrial facilities that are major sources of air pollution, making them directly subject to Clean Air Act Title V operating permit requirements. The company's refining operations in California would specifically fall under the jurisdiction of the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District's revised Rule 1415 requirements for public notification and permit processes.
PPG INDUSTRIES INC
PPG Industries operates manufacturing facilities that produce paints, coatings, and specialty materials, which are industrial processes that typically generate air emissions subject to Clean Air Act Title V operating permit requirements. As a manufacturer with potential air pollution sources, PPG would be directly affected by the revised public notification and permit application procedures in San Diego County if they operate facilities in that jurisdiction.
SOUTHERN CO
Southern Company operates power generation assets and electric utilities that are significant sources of air pollution, making them subject to Title V operating permit requirements under the Clean Air Act. The company's operations in California and other states would require compliance with air pollution control permit regulations, including the public notification and record retention procedures addressed in this rule.
STEEL DYNAMICS INC
STEEL DYNAMICS operates steel production facilities using electric arc furnaces, which are significant sources of air pollution subject to Title V operating permit requirements under the Clean Air Act. The company's manufacturing operations in steel production, metals recycling, and aluminum production all involve industrial processes that would require compliance with air pollution control regulations and operating permits.
Talen Energy Corp
Talen Energy operates power generation facilities that are significant sources of air pollution, making them subject to Title V operating permit requirements under the Clean Air Act. The company's emission allowance management and environmental compliance activities directly align with the rule's focus on air pollution control permit processes and public notification requirements.
Vistra Corp.
Vistra Corp operates electricity generation facilities that are significant sources of air pollution, requiring Title V operating permits under the Clean Air Act. The company's power generation segments in Texas, East, and West would be directly affected by the revised public notification and permit process requirements in San Diego County, though geographic scope may limit full applicability.
Waste Connections, Inc.
Waste Connections operates solid waste facilities that are significant sources of air pollution, including landfills, transfer stations, and recycling operations that emit pollutants subject to Clean Air Act Title V permitting requirements. As a major waste management company with operations that likely include air pollution sources, they would be directly affected by the revised public notification and permit process requirements in San Diego County.
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
Waste Management operates landfill facilities and waste disposal operations that are significant sources of air pollution, requiring Title V operating permits under the Clean Air Act. The company's landfill gas renewable energy operations and waste processing activities directly fall under air pollution control regulations in jurisdictions like San Diego County where they operate.
XCEL ENERGY INC
Xcel Energy operates electric generation facilities that are significant sources of air pollution, making them subject to Clean Air Act Title V operating permit requirements. The company's electricity generation business directly aligns with the rule's focus on air pollution sources requiring federal operating permits and public notification procedures.