1 Gila River Indian Community By Will Antone III, Air Quality Specialist

2 Summary of Presentation Community Background Air Quality Management Plan Permit Process Review Technical Support Document Overview of Permit Enforcement Case Study

3 Gila River Indian Community Background Established in 1859 by Executive Order Consists of two (2) tribes Akimel O’odham (Pimas) – Districts 1 thru 5 Pii-Pash (Maricopas) – Districts 6 & 7 Landbase 374,000 Acres Population On reservation 15,000 Off reservation 5,000

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5 Monitoring Stations Gila River Indian Community Industrial Parks Sand & Gravel

6 Industry Background Two industrial parks, 50 businesses & industries Pacific Scientific, Triumph, Local Motors, Superlite Block, Pimalco, Champion Homes, etc. Other GRIC-Area Sources Other GRIC-Area Sources 40,000 agricultural acres 40,000 agricultural acres Acreage will increase to 146,000 over next 10 years Acreage will increase to 146,000 over next 10 years Interstate 10 bisects Community Interstate 10 bisects Community (largest source of air pollution) (largest source of air pollution)

7 Air Quality Management Plan Part I. General Provisions Part II. Permit Requirements Part III. Enforcement Ordinances Part IV. Administrative Appeals Part V. Area Source Emission Limits Open Burning Fugitive Dust

8 Air Quality Mgmt. Plan (cont.) Part VI. General Requirements Visible Emissions VOC Usage, Storage, Handling Degreasing, Solvent Metal Cleaning Part VII. Source/Category Specific Emission Limits Secondary Aluminum Processing Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Operations Non-Metallic Mineral Mining and Processing

9 AQMP Background 2006 GRIC Enacts Complete AQMP 2007 GRIC Submits AQMP to USEPA for Federal Enforceability 2009 GRIC Submits AQMP supplemental packet to USEPA 2011 USEPA approves AQMP 2002 GRIC Enacts Part I of AQMP

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11 Permit Process Mail permit packet to facility Application, O&M Guidelines, Dust Control Plan, offer to meet Permit meeting Background information AQMP overview Application review Timeframe Contact information

12 Permit Process (cont.) Completeness check Request additional information Additional on-site meeting, if necessary Draft Permit Research GRIC regulations, federal regulations, and emission factors Technical Support Document Emission calculations

13 Permit Process (cont.) Mail final permit to facility 2 weeks prior to 30-day public comment period Permit invoice 30-day public comment period Notice publish in local paper (Gila River Indian News) Respond to comments, if necessary Hold public hearing, if necessary Issue air quality operating permit

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16 CEMEX Enforcement Action AQP observed emissions from Asphalt Plant Conducted an inspection on San Tan Plant Lead to inspection of Maricopa Plant Observed visible emissions Conducted visible emissions readings (U.S. EPA Method 9) on baghouse, passive baghouses and asphalt silo Exceeded emission limitations 7% Opacity limitations for storage silo 20% Opacity limitations for baghouse

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18 U.S. EPA Method 9 Visible Emissions Observations

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20 CEMEX Enforcement Action (cont.) Completed inspection report Internal meetings discussing enforcement action Research regulating authorities Research facility background and track record Decision on enforcement route in accordance with AQMP Issued three (3) NOVs Offered an opportunity to meet to discuss corrective actions

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22 CEMEX Enforcement Action (cont.) Received “NO” response from CEMEX Proceeded with a Compliance Order and issued a $15K administrative penalties $5K per violation per day Issued letter to CEO of CEMEX Website claimed CEMEX environmentally conscious company

23 CEMEX Enforcement Action (cont.) CEMEX Environmental personnel arranged meeting CEMEX signed order and paid $15K penalty CEMEX submitted a Corrective Action Plan

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27 Highlights Conducted enforcement actions using tribes inherent sovereign authority Other jurisdictions all had enforcement actions against CEMEX, sought advice from Air Quality Program on compliance strategies Achieved compliance and working relationship with CEMEX

28 Questions? Gila River Indian Community Dept. of Environmental Quality Will Antone III, Air Quality Specialist (520)