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BY ORDER OF THE

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 32-7040

4 NOVEMBER 2014

Civil Engineering

AIR QUALITY COMPLIANCE AND

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at www.e-Publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering.

RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.

OPR: HQ USAF/A4CF

(Energy and Environment Branch)

Supersedes: AFI32-7040, 27 August 2007

Certified by: HQ USAF/A4CF

(Mr. Robert M. Gill)

Pages: 37

Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-7040, Air Quality Compliance and Resource Management, implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 32-70, Environmental Quality. The instruction provides details of the Air Force Air Quality Compliance and Resource Management Program and explains how to assess, attain, and sustain compliance with the Clean Air Act (CAA); other federal, state, and local environmental regulations; Final Governing Standards (FGS) or the

Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document (OEBGD); applicable international agreements; and related Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force directives. Guidance on indoor air quality is not addressed in this instruction; see AFI 48-145, Occupational and

Environmental Health Program, for the Bioenvironmental Engineer’s role in performing Health

Risk Assessments in facilities which may have poor indoor air quality. For DoD components at installations outside the U.S., its territories and possessions (e.g. overseas), implement the applicable portions of this AFI in accordance with (IAW) international agreements and the applicable FGS or OEBGD. See AFI 32-7001, Environmental Management, for additional environmental guidance for overseas installations. Unless otherwise noted, the guidance and procedures outlined in this instruction apply to all Air Force installations within the U.S., its territories, and in foreign countries. Additionally, this AFI applies to the Air Force Reserves, the

Air National Guard, Government Owned-Contractor Operated (GOCO) facilities, and Direct

Reporting Units (DRU) and Field Operating Agencies (FOA) not located on Air Force installations. Organizations may supplement this instruction, to include the Air National Guard

(ANG) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC). Supplements must be routed to AF/A4C for coordination prior to certification and approval. Further, the ANG or AFRC, will support the intent of this AFI, but where needed may prepare an appropriate policy, supplement, guidance, and/or procedural document reflecting its unique legal status, resources, and structure, as http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/

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recognized by the reserve component authorities of Title 10 of the United States Code, Air Force

Doctrine and other governing authorities. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the Air Force Information

Management Tool (IMT) 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route Air Force IMT

847s from the field through Major Command (MAJCOM) publications/forms managers. The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier

(“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement. See AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms Management, Table 1.1 for a description of the authorities associated with the Tier numbers. Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the Publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained IAW Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records

Disposition Schedule (RDS). See Attachment 1 for a glossary of references and supporting information.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This revision updates and replaces AFI 32-7040, Air Quality Compliance and Resource

Management, 27 August 2007. It complies with AFI 33-360 waiver tier requirements and incorporates revised roles and responsibilities based on Enterprise-Wide Civil Engineer

Transformation (PAD 12-03) and associated Programing Plan (P-Plan).” This version clarifies recent mandates under the CAA and all applicable federal, state, local, and overseas air quality regulations; further clarifies the roles in CAA conformity analysis; revises the role of the Air

Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC); clarifies the role of the Installation/Center Commander as the responsible official; clarifies the CAA relationships of the Environmental Impact Analysis

Process (EIAP) and the Conformity Analysis coordination process; adds new information regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting; adds guidance on the CAA Title V permit process;

adds guidance on vehicle inspection requirements under CAA Section 118(d); and updates the appendices to include new references. Air Force-specific policy remains in this AFI, however, additional and more detailed information can be found in the non-directive Air Quality playbook published on the Air Force Civil Engineering A4C Portal:

https://app.eis.af.mil/a7cportal/Pages/default.aspx.

Chapter 1—INTRODUCTION 5

1.1. Overview

1.2. Mission

1.3. Objective

1.4. Concept

1.5. Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health Management System (ESOHMS).

Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 6 https://app.eis.af.mil/a7cportal/Pages/default.aspx

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2.1. This section presents the roles and responsibilities impacting the management of the Air Quality Program throughout the Air Force

Chapter 3—PLANNING 15

3.1. General Planning Guidelines (applicable to all installations, including overseas). 15

3.2. Pollution Prevention in Planning (applicable to all installations, including overseas)

3.3. Emissions Control Technology (applicable to all installations under the regulatory oversight of the EPA)

3.4. Conformity Rule Planning (applicable to all installations under the regulatory oversight of the EPA)

3.5. Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP) Planning (applicable to all installations under the regulatory oversight of the EPA)

3.6. Preconstruction New Source Review (NSR) (applicable to all installations under the regulatory oversight of the EPA)

3.7. Utilizing Air Emission Reduction Credits in Planning (applicable to all installations under the regulatory oversight of the EPA)

3.8. Planning for Military-Unique Sources (applicable to all installations, including overseas)

3.9. Risk Management Planning (applicable to all installations under the regulatory oversight of the EPA)

3.10. Episode Planning (applicable to all installations, including overseas)

3.11. Emergency Planning (applicable to all installations, including overseas)

Chapter 4—IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION 20

4.1. General Program Guidelines

4.2. Air Emissions Inventory (AEI)

4.3. Title V and State Operating Permits (applicable to all installations under the regulatory oversight of the EPA, state, or local air pollution control authorities). 20

4.4. Mobile Sources (applicable to all installations, including overseas)

Chapter 5—CHECKING AND CORRECTIVE ACTION 23

5.1. General Program Guidelines (applicable to all installations, including overseas). 23

5.2. Environment Compliance Assessment and Management Program (ECAMP)

5.3. Data Management

5.4. Payment of Fines and Penalties (applicable only to installations under the regulatory oversight of the EPA)

5.5. Training and Education

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5.6. Base Attainment Status (applicable only to installations under the regulatory oversight of the EPA)

5.7. Compliance Tracking

Chapter 6—MANAGEMENT REVIEW 25

6.1. Regulatory Agency Noncompliance Actions

6.2. Automated Civil Engineer System - Program Management (ACES-PM)

6.3. Environment, Safety and Occupational Health Councils (applicable to

AFCEC/CZ and all installations, including overseas)

Chapter 7—RECORDS MANAGEMENT 26

7.1. Records Management

Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 27

Attachment 2—AIR EMISSION REDUCTION CREDITS 36

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Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1. Overview. It is Air Force policy to promote environmental stewardship in all activities to ensure uninterrupted access to the air, land, and water assets needed to conduct the Air Force mission. By focusing on the warfighter’s operational requirements while following the regulatory strictures for sustaining resources and protecting human health, the Air Quality

Compliance and Resource Management Program (Air Quality Program) will sustain, restore, and modernize natural infrastructure assets.

1.2. Mission. The mission of the Air Quality Program is to:

“Maintain mission support while effectively managing, sustaining and continually enhancing air quality natural infrastructure resources through regulatory compliance, regulatory risk minimization, professional competency, and pursuing emission reduction.”

1.3. Objective. The Air Quality Compliance and Resource Management Program identifies essential Air Force requirements and actions to manage Air Force air resource assets in order to maximize their military value and optimize their economic, ecologic, and community value, while attaining and maintaining compliance with the Clean Air Act (CAA; Title 42, United

States Code (U.S.C.) Sections 7401 et seq.) in addition to all applicable state and local air quality regulations, or for overseas installations, the host-nation FGS, or OEBGD (per DoD 4715.5-G) where no FGS exist, or any relevant obligations under a binding international agreement.

1.4. Concept. This instruction establishes a framework for all Commands to use in complying with air quality requirements and AFPD 32-70, Environmental Quality. All references to

Commands in this AFI include the Air National Guard Readiness Center and other agencies that

Headquarters, U.S. Air Force designates as “Major Command equivalent.” As needed, Commands will provide administrative and technical support to ensure installations comply with

Air Force policies and regulatory requirements.

1.5. Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health Management System

(ESOHMS). Consistent with Executive Order (E.O.) 13423, Strengthening Federal

Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management, DoDI 4715.17, Environmental

Management System, and AFI 32-7001, Environmental Management, Air Force installations are directed to have an EMS to sustain, restore, and modernize natural and built infrastructure to support mission capability, as part of a larger undertaking toward an Air Force ESOHMS. All

Air Force installations and facilities will comply with E.O. 13423 and Air Force ESOHMS guidance. The Air Quality Program, as a part of the overall ESOHMS, seeks to appropriately plan, implement and operate, check, and review, as necessary, the management of air resources to ensure mission completion. This AFI is organized to align with that cycle of continual improvement in progressive chapters for Planning, Implementation and Operation, Checking and

Corrective Action, and Management Review (chapters 3 through 6).

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Chapter 2

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1. This section presents the roles and responsibilities impacting the management of the

Air Quality Program throughout the Air Force. All roles and responsibilities are Pc resented in this chapter (Chapter 2) while subsequent chapters expand on specific execution requirements connected to these roles and responsibilities. More details are provided in AFI 32-7001. Air

Quality roles and responsibilities include:

2.1.1. The DoD Environmental Executive Agent (EEA) represents DoD in environmental matters to include air quality in the countries in which they are designated (DoDI 4715.5, Management of Environmental Compliance at Overseas Installations). The EEA is responsible for determining applicability of new Host Nation (HN) laws, incorporating new laws into the FGS, representing DoD to HN environmental regulators, establishing consistent environmental standards for all DoD components within the particular HN, coordinating with other DoD EEAs to avoid setting precedent within the theater, and providing guidance to installations and other DoD components operating within the HN on regulatory issues to include air quality compliance and resource management.

2.1.2. The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Environment, Safety &

Infrastructure (SAF/IEE) promulgates and oversees policy for air quality compliance and resource management, including:

2.1.2.1. Approving each Air Force CAA General Conformity determination prior to release for public review and prior to finalization.

2.1.2.2. Reviewing all requests for the payment of state punitive fines and penalties assessed under the waiver of federal sovereign immunity under § 118(a) of the CAA.

2.1.3. The Deputy General Counsel Installations, Energy, and Environment

(SAF/GCN) provides legal services to the HAF and the major commands, including the Air

Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard, and provides guidance and counsel to all Air Force lawyers regarding environmental compliance, energy, real property, and installation management requirements that affect operational, transactional, and litigation matters.

2.1.3.1. SAF/GCN assists the General Counsel in setting installations, energy, and environmental legal policy applicable Air Force-wide.

2.1.3.2. Reviews and advises SAF/IEE on the legal sufficiency of all draft and final CAA

General Conformity Determinations.

2.1.3.3. Reviews and advises SAF/IEE on all requests for approval to pay state or local punitive fines and penalties assessed under the CAA.

2.1.4. Headquarters, United States Air Force, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations, & Mission Support – Director of Civil Engineers (HQ USAF/A4C) is the

Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for implementing policy, issuing instructions, and overseeing execution of the Air Quality Program and responsibilities for air quality

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compliance throughout the Air Force. This includes the review of Air Force CAA

Conformity Determinations before submission to SAF/IEE for approval.

2.1.5. Headquarters, United States Air Force, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations, & Mission Support – Director of Logistics (HQ USAF/A4L) is the Office of

Primary Responsibility (OPR) for establishing sustainable transportation and air quality guidance for Air Force Fleet Vehicle management, with centralized execution through the

Vehicle and Equipment Management Support Office (VEMSO) at Langley AFB, VA.

2.1.6. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Environmental Directorate (AFCEC/CZ) is responsible for executing policy, issuing policy guidance, allocating resources, and overseeing execution of the Air Quality Compliance and Resource Management Program throughout the Air Force. The AFCEC/CZ:

2.1.6.1. Provides a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the single Air Force-wide authoritative expert for the Air Quality Program, including establishing/updating air quality procedures and tracking/analyzing overall air quality compliance. (T-1)

2.1.6.2. Serves as the program management office for the standard Air Force Air Quality

Tracking System, Air Program Information Management System (APIMS). (T-1)

2.1.6.3. Ensures technical support for CAA related requirements, including capability to interface with or carry out activities at the active installations in the CONUS, or directly interface with the ANG, AFRC, and overseas installations. (T-1) (Note: USAFE and

PACAF installations are supported by the AFCEC/CF Europe and Pacific divisions.)

2.1.6.4. Cross-feeds and standardizes Air Quality Programs across the Air Force. (T-2)

2.1.6.5. Plans, programs, and budgets air quality compliance requirements IAW AFI 32-

7001. (T-1)

2.1.6.6. Provides Air Force program guidance for critical air quality areas and air emissions, sources (mobile, stationary, etc.). Includes guidance for air emissions inventories, CAA conformity in the EIAP, National Ambient Air Quality Standards

(NAAQS) attainment status for Air Force facilities, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting, new and emerging regulatory requirements or trends, and any other emerging air quality issues as needed to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. (T-1)

2.1.6.7. Assists in the collection, quality assurance, and analysis of air quality data, IAW

AFI 32-7047, Environmental Compliance, Release, and Inspection Reporting, as follows:

(T-1)

2.1.6.7.1. Develops and maintains program-wide key performance indicators and performance metrics, data requirements, and schedules in order to perform trend analysis and conduct compliance assessments. At a minimum, tracking shall include:

air emission inventories (AEIs) and potential-to-emit (PTE) timeliness and cumulative results, base permits by number and type, and proper use of APIMS for

AEIs, PTEs, and recordkeeping.

2.1.6.7.2. Collects, consolidates, and maintains installation-level air quality performance data, to include enterprise-level (Air Force-wide) performance data

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needed for the Defense Environmental Programs Annual Report to Congress

(DEPARC) and OSD and Air Force Environmental Management Reviews (EMR).

2.1.6.7.3. Ensures enforcement actions (EAs), host nation EAs, or notices of violations, are promptly reported, tracked, and managed in the Enforcement Actions, Spills, and Inspections (EASI) database (or current system) IAW AFI 32-7047.

Reviews management action plans to ensure that outstanding Open Enforcement

Actions (OEAs) are resolved within the required time frames; review the response to regulatory agency inspection findings to ensure process owners take timely corrective actions and implement appropriate preventive measures; and ensures reporting timelines outlined in AFI 32-7047 are followed.

2.1.6.7.4. Tracks, assesses, and communicates new or emerging regulatory requirements for their potential impact on installation operations.

2.1.6.8. Ensures installations are using the Environmental Management System (EMS) framework IAW AFI 32-7001, to build an Air Quality management strategy to support mission capability by ensuring the sustainment, restoration, and modernization of natural and built infrastructure assets. (T-1)

2.1.6.9. Develops enterprise level (Air Force-wide) air quality compliance and resource management education and training. (T-1) Develop training and approve training provided by the Air Force Institute of Technology Civil Engineer and Services School

(AFIT/CESS). Where feasible, pursue cost-effective non-traditional education and training methodologies (e.g., correspondence and webinar training). Critical air quality topics include: AEI training, air quality EIAP training, GHG Mandatory Reporting training, and any other air quality topic considered essential to ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

2.1.6.10. When requested, represents the Air Force on a regional basis, to federal, state, and local environmental regulatory agencies. Acts as the lead liaison office on behalf of installations for interfacing with regulatory agencies and other internal/external audit personnel, on matters requiring air quality compliance expertise or involving resource management issues. (T-1)

2.1.6.11. Establishes local (installation-level) procedures and provide technical expertise with regard to air quality compliance and resource management requirements. Review, edit, and approve all supplements to this instruction prior to publication. (T-1)

2.1.6.12. Reviews all permits and permitting requirements and potentially applicable federal, state, and local requirements as necessary to ensure compliance conditions are met for both current mission operations and projected mission growth. Maintains an updated summary of all permit requirements for installations, with a comparison to the regulatory requirements and schedules. Identifies and documents insignificant/exempt sources not subject to permitting program requirements. In coordination with the installation, ensures that all required permits are applied for, maintained, updated, and signed by an appropriate official. (T-0)

2.1.6.13. Ensures installation current AEI and PTE emissions are performed and maintained IAW this instruction, Air Force air emissions inventory guidance, and 40

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 51 Subpart A, Air Emissions Reporting

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Requirements. Additionally, ensures AEIs and PTE contributions are explicitly documented in APIMS and emission budget updates are provided to state authorities as part of the recurring State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision process applicable to the installation. (T-0)

2.1.6.13.1. Checks that installations are entering, verifying, and maintaining air quality compliance and resource management-related data in the APIMS in a timely manner; including data related to: air emission inventories, operating permits, vehicle inspection and maintenance certifications, and other pertinent air resource management information.

2.1.6.13.2. Actively compares installation’s AEIs and upcoming changes in installation emission levels against regulatory thresholds and emerging regulatory requirements to assure uninterrupted mission capability and continued compliance.

2.1.6.14. Ensures installations meet the air quality planning requirements for EIAP; to include both NEPA and CAA Conformity (i.e., Transportation and General Conformity).

2.1.6.14.1. Coordinates with the Base Civil Engineer as early as practicable to ensure the project manager and/or construction agent for Military Construction (MILCON) and non-MILCON projects conduct timely EIAP assessments, as well as program, prepare, and submit all necessary environmental permits and related fees within the project funds. EIAP NEPA assessments must be in accordance with this instruction, Air Force guidance, and 32 CFR Part 989. (T-0)

2.1.6.14.2. Ensures installations in nonattainment or maintenance areas comply with the Conformity Rules IAW this instruction, 40 CFR Part 51, Subpart W; 40 CFR Part

93, Subpart B (CFR) ; and Air Force CAA Conformity Rule guidance. Review all

Air Force General Conformity Determinations before submission to SAF/IEE for approval. (T-0)

2.1.6.15. Ensures coordination through the appropriate chain-of-command of any comments on federal, state, and local proposed rulemaking, revisions, plans, protocols, permits; or consult with higher headquarters on negotiations with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies regarding installation-specific issues (e.g., variances, permit limits, and operating conditions). (T-1)

2.1.6.16. Tracks, assesses, and reports new or emerging regulatory requirements for potential impact on installation operations. Ensures any such requirements are incorporated into appropriate program elements and report identified impacts through the chain of command. (T-1)

2.1.6.17. Uses the Environmental Self-Assessment IAW AFI 90-803, Environmental, Safety, & Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program

(ESOHCAMP), and AFI 90-201, Air Force Inspection System, as a tool for assessing and monitoring Air Force compliance, and identifying and prioritizing recommended corrective actions as necessary. (T-1)

2.1.6.18. Provides regulatory/legislative support by serving as a technical and regulatory advisor to the SAF/IEE, HQ USAF/A4C, AFRC, and ANG. Monitor air quality regulatory initiatives developed by the EPA and state agencies. (T-1)

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2.1.7. AFCEC Operations, Energy, and Readiness Directorates (AFCEC/CO, CN, and

CX) provides criteria, standards, guidance, and technical support for air emission controls and sources planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and contract management services to the Air Staff, AFCEC, MAJCOMs, DRUs, and installations as requested. (T-1)

2.1.8. The Air Force Legal Operations Agency, Environmental Law and Litigation

Division (AFLOA/JACE), including the Environmental Law Field Support Center

(AFLOA/JACE-FSC) and Regional Environmental Counsels (AFLOA/JACE-ER;

AFLOA/JACE-CR and AFLOA/JACE-WR), provides legal advice to Air Staff, AFCEC, and

Commands. (T-1)

2.1.8.1. Establishes policy necessary to execute Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) program responsibilities established pursuant to AFI 51-301, Civil Litigation, and any subsequent implementing instructions.

2.1.8.2. Ensures coordination with Department of Justice (DoJ), SAF/IEE, and the

Secretary of the Air Force, General Counsel, Installations and Environment (SAF/GCN) regarding the payment of CAA penalties. AFLOA/JACE must provide approval before settlement of any administrative action where the terms of the settlement include provision for the payment of fines or supplemental environmental projects. The Regional

Counsels will assist in resolving EAs processed against Air Force installations.

2.1.9. The Air Force Institute of Technology Civil Engineer and Services School

(AFIT/CESS) will, in coordination and approval of AFCEC/CZ, provide educational programs in support of the Air Quality Program.

2.1.10. MAJCOM Commander and/or ESOH Council Chair: Receive updates from the

AFCEC/CZ on the status of their installation Air Quality programs. Provide oversight and direction to installation commanders (ESOHCs) to ensure compliant Air Quality Programs at their installations. MAJCOMs will:

2.1.10.1. In coordination with HQ USAF/A4C, AFCEC/CZ, and other MAJCOMs, perform cross-feed to standardize the Air Force Air Quality Program.

2.1.10.2. ANG (NGB/A7) and AFRC (AFRC/A7) will perform the roles and responsibilities performed by the AFCEC/CZ (except for SME role/responsibilities) identified in section 2.1.6. above for non-active duty installations. ANG- or AFRC-specific policy and procedure not addressed in this instruction or needed to clarify unique requirements shall be addressed by ANG or AFRC as a supplement to this instruction or additional policy guidance.

2.1.11. MAJCOM SJAs will ensure coordination of all actions as appropriate, to include coordinating with the DoD EEA, AFLOA/JACE, SAF/GCN and SAF/IEE, involving any formal settlement agreements overseas that have the potential to set precedent.

2.1.12. Installation/Center Commander (ESOHC Chair unless delegated to the Deputy

Installation Commander) will:

2.1.12.1. Ensure proper air quality compliance and resource management principles are emphasized to installation personnel.

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2.1.12.2. Ensure the installation Air Quality Program is managed to comply with all applicable U. S. federal, state, and local requirements (including permits), or for overseas, the FGS, or OEBGD, where no FGS exists, and obligations under international agreements; and conforms with applicable MAJCOM Supplements, Instructions, or

Standard Operating Procedures, or higher level Air Force/DoD policies or directives. (T-

0)

2.1.12.3. Ensure EAs, host nation EAs, or notices of violation are input into the EASI database, and assist AFCEC/CZ in ensuring EAs, host nation EAs, or notices of violations are promptly reported, tracked, and managed IAW AFI 32-7047, Environmental Compliance, Release, and Inspection Reporting. (T-1)

2.1.12.4. Installation/Center Commander, as the “Responsible Official” under the CAA, 40 CFR § 70.2, 40 CFR § 71.2, and applicable state or local regulations, certifies compliance with CAA Title V operating permit requirements by signing all CAA Title V permit applications, certifies compliance with any other applicable operating and construction permit requirements, and maintains the authority to shut down any non-compliant air emissions source at the installation. Delegation of “Responsible Official” duties is not authorized. (T-0)

2.1.12.5. Ensure organizations planning to purchase equipment that will generate air emissions with potential permitting, authorization, or registration requirements (e.g.

degreasers, generators, boilers, painting, or abrasive equipment, etc.), first coordinate with the Installation/Base Civil Engineer. (T-1)

2.1.12.6. Ensure installation organizations, tenant organizations (within the installation’s command and control, to include AAFES), and other DoD services (on Air Force installations or on joint installations where the Air Force is the lead component) comply with applicable federal, state, local, and installation air quality requirements, and coordinate any actions which affect air quality (to include construction activities and installation of applicable equipment) with the Installation/Base Civil Engineer. (T-0)

2.1.12.6.1. These organizations, tenants, and services will maintain records to demonstrate compliance with Air Quality Program requirements.

2.1.12.6.2. These organizations, tenants, and services operating in foreign countries are not subject to the provisions of the CAA, but must comply with the host nation-specific FGS, or the OEBGD (published by DoD where no FGS exists), and any obligations under a binding international agreement.

2.1.13. Base Civil Engineer-Installation Management Flight (formerly Asset

Management), Environmental Element (CEIE) ( for ANG Units, Environmental

Management Office, EMO) is the installation environmental function that has overall management and execution responsibility of the installation’s environmental program

(reference AFI 32-70 series) and is the focal point for monitoring the installation’s compliance status with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The environmental function (under the oversight of the AFCEC/CZ, excluding AFRC and ANG installations) will:

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2.1.13.1. In coordination with the AFCEC/CZ, act as the liaison office for air quality compliance and resource management issues with regulatory agencies, and with both internal and external audit or assessment personnel. (T-1)

2.1.13.2. Identify and request needed environmental sampling, analysis, and monitoring to support the Air Quality Program at its installation as required by 40 CFR § 51.212. (T-

0)

2.1.13.3. Initiate, develop, and submit funding requests for air quality compliance and resource management requirements, regardless of fund source. (T-1)

2.1.13.4. Establish local procedures and provide technical expertise with regard to air quality compliance and resource management requirements. (T-1)

2.1.13.5. Oversee proper programming, recordkeeping, and reporting procedures, to include timely regulatory notifications of emissions events and response to Air Force data calls. (T-0)

2.1.13.6. Provide education and training, to include Air Management Training, Air

Source Operator Training, and shop level training to meet applicable federal, state, and local air quality compliance requirements. (T-0)

2.1.13.7. Ensure new construction or modifications to existing sources are not initiated until appropriate permits are received from cognizant regulatory authorities. (T-0)

2.1.13.8. Review all permits and permitting requirements and potentially applicable federal, state, and local requirements as necessary to ensure compliance conditions are met, for both current mission operations and projected mission growth. Based on the permit review, initiate permit modifications/changes through AFCEC/CZ, ANG or AFRC as needed. (T-0)

2.1.13.9. Coordinate with the Base Civil Engineer as early as practicable to ensure the

MAJCOM and/or AFCEC project manager, and/or construction agent for MILCON and non-MILCON projects, prepares, submits, and funds all necessary environmental permits and related fees with project funds. (T-1)

2.1.13.10. Establish installation-level procedures to document compliance with the EPA

General Conformity rule, 40 CFR Part 51, Subpart W, and 40 CFR Part 93, Subpart B, for those installations located in areas that have been classified as either nonattainment or maintenance. (T-0)

2.1.13.11. If applicable, ensure the installation’s current AEI and PTE emissions contributions are explicitly documented as required, and periodically updated in the air emissions inventory and in the installation’s specific State Implementation Plan (SIP) emission budget. Maintain the installation’s baseline emissions inventory in order to determine if proposed physical or operational changes to stationary sources require

“netting” or offset requirements under New Source Review (NSR) and other CAA programs. (T-0)

2.1.13.12. Ensure air quality compliance and resource management-related data are verified and maintained in the APIMS. (T-1)

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2.1.13.13. Ensure comments on federal, state, and local proposed rules, revisions, plans, protocols, permits, and negotiations with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies regarding installation-specific issues (e.g., variances, permit limits and operating conditions) are coordinated through the chain-of-command, including with AFCEC/CZ.

(T-1)

2.1.13.14. Coordinate permits, OEAs, and other applicable documents and actions with the installation SJA and AFCEC/CZ (for ANG and AFRC, also the MAJCOM JA). (T-1)

2.1.13.15. Coordinate with the installation contracting function to ensure the applicable regulatory requirements clauses (FARS) and other appropriate conditions (Executive

Order directives, Air Force requirements, etc.) are included in all contracts. (T-2)

2.1.13.16. Coordinate with the installation Bioenvironmental Engineer on any air pollution-related episodes or issues that could potentially require an occupational and environmental health risk assessment IAW AFI 48-145, as well as any resulting actions to address unacceptable health hazards identified by those assessments. (T-1)

2.1.13.17. Inform the installation Public Affairs office of any violations or follow-up corrective actions, or other issues, impacting the base populace or local civilian community. (T-1)

2.1.13.18. Ensure air quality sources are maintained in good operating order, utilizing preventive maintenance as may be required and good housekeeping measures should be implemented to minimize the generation of emissions. (T-2)

2.1.14. Installation SJAs (or MAJCOM JA for ANG and AFRC) will:

2.1.14.1. Report all EAs and host nation EAs to AFLOA/JACE, the MAJCOM SJA, and the appropriate environmental organizations IAW the AFI 32-7047 and AFI 51-301. Advise commanders responding to EAs levied against Air Force facilities. (T-1)

2.1.14.2. Provide advice for appropriate aspects of the installation Air Quality Program

(to include permits, compliance requirements, and funding) and coordinate on all substantive advice with the MAJCOM SJA. (T-1)

2.1.14.3. Assist in negotiating permit limits and operating performance measures and any other type of air permits and agreements in close coordination with the installation environmental function. (T-1)

2.1.14.4. Review draft permits and proposed federal, state, and local rules and protocols and provide comments to the Installation/Base Civil Engineer - Environmental Element before submission to regulatory agencies. (T-1)

2.1.14.5. Ensure that the proper Air Force official certifies state and local air permits and other legally required documents that must be certified by a “responsible official” or similar designation. Delegation of this certification responsibility must only be made consistent with applicable state or local regulatory requirements. (T-1)

2.1.14.6. Coordinate permit, enforcement action/host nation enforcement action, and other documents and actions involving government regulatory agencies with the

MAJCOM SJA and AFCEC/CZ. Request approval through the MAJCOM SJA from

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AFLOA/JACE for any settlement where the terms include provisions for the payment of fines or supplemental environmental projects. (T-1)

2.1.15. Installation Bioenvironmental Engineers will coordinate air quality data from

Occupational and Environmental Health Program Process Assessments prescribed by AFI

48-145 with the Installation/Base Civil Engineer - Environmental Element. (T-2)

2.1.16. Installation Organizations planning to purchase equipment that will generate air emissions which have potential permitting, authorization or registration requirements (e.g.

degreasers, generators, boilers, painting or abrasive equipment, etc.) will first coordinate with the Installation/Base Civil Engineer - Environmental Element. (T-0)

2.1.17. Installation Tenant organizations (to include AAFES) and other DoD services on Air Force installations or on Joint Bases, where the Air Force is the lead component with command/control, will comply with applicable federal, state, local, FGS or OEBGD

(where no FGS exist), and installation air quality requirements, and coordinate any actions which affect air quality (to include construction activities and installation of applicable equipment) with the Installation/Base Civil Engineer - Environmental Element. (T-0)

2.1.17.1. These organizations, tenants, and services will maintain records to demonstrate compliance with Air Quality Program requirements. (T-0)

2.1.17.2. Organizations, tenants, and services operating in foreign countries are not subject to the provisions of the CAA but must comply with the nation-specific FGS or

OEBGD, where no FGS exists, and any obligations under a binding international agreement. (T-1)

2.1.18. Government Owned-Contractor Operated (GOCO) facilities shall:

2.1.18.1. Ensure their facility Air Quality Program is managed to ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. federal, state, and local requirements (including permits), or for overseas, the FGS or OEBGD, where no FGS exists, and obligations under international agreements; and conforms with applicable MAJCOM Supplements, Instructions, or

Standard Operating Procedures, or higher level Air Force/DoD policies or directives. (T-

0)

2.1.18.2. Unless otherwise alleviated of responsibility by an official Memorandum of

Agreement (MOA), meet all substantive regulatory requirements under the role/responsibilities shown for the Installation Commanders (see 2.1.12) and the

Installation/Base Civil Engineer- Environmental Element (see 2.1.13). (T-0)

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Chapter 3

PLANNING

3.1. General Planning Guidelines (applicable to all installations, including overseas). It is critical that the Air Quality Program be proactively developed to ensure air assets necessary to support (and protect) the mission will be available for all present and future operations. Planning should be focused on maximizing the military value of air resources and optimizing their environmental, economic, ecological, and community value while assessing, attaining, and maintaining compliance with applicable air quality laws and regulations.

3.1.1. AFCEC/CZ shall establish and maintain specific Air Force guidance for critical air quality areas, to include:

3.1.1.1. Air emissions inventory guidance for Air Force sources relaying standardized procedures and methodologies for estimating emissions for AEIs (per 40 CFR Part 51, Subpart A, Air Emissions Reporting Requirements); to include mobile, stationary, and all other sources of air emissions. (T-1)

3.1.1.2. Air quality guidance for implementation of EIAP IAW 32 CFR Part 989, and

Conformity Rules (i.e., Transportation and General Conformity) guidance IAW 40 CFR

Part 51, Subpart W, and 40 CFR Part 93, Subpart B. (T-1)

3.1.1.3. Maintain an authoritative attainment status list for Air Force installations and facilities, through on-going review of the U.S. CFRs, for use in permitting, EIAP, and

Conformity Rules assessment. List shall be kept updated to correct erroneous attainment status listings in the EPA’s Green Book. (T-1)

3.1.1.4. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) guidance on standardized procedures and methodologies for estimating emissions; to include mandatory reporting IAW 40 CFR

Part 98 and DoD compliance with GHG requirements under Executive Order 13514. (T-

1)

3.1.1.5. Emerging issues analysis and guidance on new and emerging regulatory requirements to assess impacts on the mission and ensure compliance, in the form of an annual emerging issues assessment report. (T-1)

3.1.1.6. Provide oversight to Base Civil Engineers on all matters related to planning for air quality management and compliance as listed in Section 3.1.2 below.

3.1.2. The Base Civil Engineer – Environmental Element, shall perform the following planning actions:

3.1.2.1. As early as practicable, coordinate closely with all applicable organizations (e.g., MAJCOM, other Civil Engineer Flights, Bioenvironmental Engineering, logistics functions, federal, state and local regulatory authorities, metropolitan planning organizations, etc.) on plans for new construction, modification or replacement of emissions-related equipment, and on other requirements which will impact the installation’s air emissions. (T-1)

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3.1.2.2. Actively compare the installation AEI and upcoming changes in installation emission levels against regulatory thresholds and emerging regulatory requirements to assure uninterrupted mission capability and continued compliance. (T-0)

3.1.2.3. Maintain an updated summary of all operating permit requirements with a comparison to the regulatory requirements and schedules. Identify and document insignificant/exempt sources not subject to permitting program requirements. (T-1)

3.1.2.4. Track and assess new or emerging regulatory requirements for their potential impact on installation operations. Ensure any such requirements are incorporated into appropriate program elements and report identified impacts to AFCEC/CZ through the appropriate chain of command. (T-1)

3.2. Pollution Prevention in Planning (applicable to all installations, including overseas). IAW AFPD 32-70 and AFI 32-7001, and to meet Executive Order (E.O.) 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management, goals/objectives, installations should take actions to prevent and reduce pollution by minimizing or eliminating the use of hazardous materials and by minimizing the release of pollutants into the air given technical and economic feasibility and operational and business requirements.. (T-1)

3.2.1. Air pollution prevention planning will be integrated with air emission mitigation strategies, and include an assessment of the viability of obtaining emission offsets or emission reduction credits (ERCs) for quantifiable, permanent, and surplus criteria pollutant emission reductions (see Section 3.7, Utilizing Air Emission Reduction Credits in Planning and Attachment 3 for additional information). (T-1)

3.2.2. Further information on the pollution prevention environmental management hierarchy, requirements and guidelines are outlined in the Pollution Prevention section of AFI 32-7001.

3.3. Emissions Control Technology (applicable to all installations under the regulatory oversight of the EPA). Installations will perform value engineering for each project requiring specification or installation of equipment for control of regulated air pollutants to ensure that the proposed control technology meets air quality compliance requirements, does not create an unacceptable health or safety risk, and is cost effective to the extent allowed by law. (T-0)

3.3.1. New major sources located in areas designated as attaining NAAQS require utilization of Best Available Control Technology (BACT). Maximum Achievable Control

Technology (MACT) Standards are technology-based air emission standards established to reduce emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs); the standards for smaller (area) sources are called Generally Available Control Technology (GACT). Lowest Achievable Emission Rate

(LAER) is required on new or modified major sources in nonattainment areas. Reasonably

Available Control Technology (RACT) is required for existing sources in nonattainment areas, and in most cases, is less stringent than New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) or BACT.

3.4. Conformity Rule Planning (applicable to all installations under the regulatory oversight of the EPA). Conformity Rules (40 CFR Part 93, Subpart B, and any applicable state/tribal regulations promulgated per 40 CFR § 51.851) apply only to federal actions in nonattainment and maintenance areas. Installations will ensure all Conformity Rule planning is accomplished IAW the current Air Force Air Quality EIAP Guide maintained by AFCEC/CZ, and meets the requirements of the CAA, Section 176(c)(1) and 40 CFR Part 93, Subpart A, for federal highway and transit actions, or 40 CFR Part 93, Subpart B, for all other actions. (T-0)

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3.4.1. Before implementing any federal action in an air quality nonattainment or maintenance area, the installation or other proponent (with assistance from AFCEC/CZ, ANG, and AFRC) shall complete a General Conformity applicability analysis per 40 CFR §§

93.153(b) and (c), and a General Conformity determination per 40 CFR § 93.154 (if applicable), to ensure the action does not interfere with a state’s plan to attain and maintain the NAAQSs (known as State Implementation Plans or SIPs). IAW CAA, Section 176(c), any action that negatively affects the implementation or goals of the SIP is not allowed to proceed. All EIAP documents must address applicable conformity requirements and the status of compliance. Conformity applicability analyses and determinations are developed in parallel with EIAP documents, but are separate and distinct requirements and should be documented separately. To increase the utility of a conformity determination in performing the EIAP, the conformity determination should be completed prior to the completion of the

EIAP so as to allow incorporation of the information from the conformity determination into the EIAP decision process. (T-0)

3.4.2. As an initial part of the planning process, the proponent (with assistance from the

AFCEC/CZ, ANG, and AFRC) shall perform a General Conformity Applicability Analysis using the Air Conformity Applicability Model (ACAM) or other A4C approved automated air quality impact assessment tool . If ACAM (or other approved tool) determines General

Conformity is applicable, a conformity determination must be performed and approved before the EIAP process is completed. (T-0)

3.4.2.1. Proponents shall prepare required conformity documents in coordination with the installation and AFCEC/CZs. AFCEC/CZ will transmit draft conformity determinations to HQ USAF/A4C for higher HQ coordination and SAF/IEE approval, prior to release for public review. (T-0)

3.4.2.2. Currently, SAF/IEE is the lowest level of signature authority designated for a

General Conformity determination.

3.5. Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP) Planning (applicable to all installations under the regulatory oversight of the EPA). NEPA requires the responsible federal official to consult with and obtain the comments of any federal agency that has jurisdiction by law or special expertise with respect to any environmental impact. Proponents/ installations/MAJCOMs will ensure all NEPA/EIAP planning is accomplished IAW 32 CFR Part

989 and 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508, the most current Air Force Air Quality EIAP Guide issued by

AFCEC/CZ, and must meet the requirements of the CAA Section 176(c), 32 CFR Part 989, and

40 CFR Parts 1500-1508. (T-0)

3.5.1. EIAP Air Quality Planning. Before implementing any federal action (regardless of the air quality attainment status) the proponent (with assistance from the AFCEC/CZ ) shall complete an Air Quality Impacts Analysis (AQIA) that must analyze and disclose all of the ambient air impacts and any permit requirements involving any attainment criteria pollutant emissions, HAP emissions, and emissions of any other regulated pollutants under the CAA, such as ozone depleting substances (ODS), that will result from the proposed action. The

AQIA must include an initial screening of the net change in emissions using the ACAM (or other approved tool). (T-0)

3.5.2. Conformity Rules: According to 32 CFR § 989.30, all EIAP documents must address the CAA Conformity Rule requirements. Proponents must ensure a General Conformity

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applicability analysis and a General Conformity determination (if applicable), is completed prior to the completion of the EIAP in order to allow incorporation of the information into the EIAP and allow for the agency and public review. Where required, conformity determinations must be completed simultaneously with EIAP decision documents, otherwise the action will be delayed. (T-0)

3.6. Preconstruction New Source Review (NSR) (applicable to all installations under the regulatory oversight of the EPA). In the early planning phase for any construction (i.e., construction, renovation, or major equipment addition/modification) project, the proponent of a proposed construction project shall consult with the Installation/Base Civil Engineer -

Environmental Element on any NSR requirements. The Installation/Base Civil Engineer -

Environmental Element shall evaluate the proposed project based on the PTE IAW the applicable local, state, and/or federal rules that make up the appropriate nonattainment NSR or

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program under the regulations contained in 40

CFR §51.165, §51.166, §52.21, §52.24, and/or 40 CFR Part 51, Appendix S. (T-0)

3.6.1. There are three types of permits that can be issued under NSR for either new or modified sources:

3.6.1.1. Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Permits apply to new major sources or major modifications at existing sources in areas designated attainment or unclassifiable for a particular NAAQS (See local, state, and/or federal program rules promulgated under 40 CFR §§ 51.166 and/or 52.21). For specific source categories a new major source has a PTE of 100 tons per year or more, otherwise the threshold is set at 250 tons per year. Thresholds for modifications at existing major sources vary according to the regulated pollutant.