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TIP Overview

TIP Overview. Darrel Harmon U.S. EPA. Purpose. Provide a broad definition Explain elements Describe effect of TAR on CAA requirements Explore relationship between FIPs and TIPs. Relationship Between TIPs and FIPs. Pros and cons of using FIPs and TIPs FIPs don’t require TAS

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TIP Overview

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  1. TIP Overview Darrel Harmon U.S. EPA

  2. Purpose Provide a broad definition • Explain elements • Describe effect of TAR on CAA requirements • Explore relationship between FIPs and TIPs

  3. Relationship Between TIPs and FIPs • Pros and cons of using FIPs and TIPs • FIPs don’t require TAS • FIP implementation can be delegated • FIPs developed by EPA, but in consultation with the tribes so don’t require as many tribal resources

  4. Relationship Between TIPs and FIPs (cont.) • Pros and cons of using FIPs and TIPs (cont.) • TIPs encourage tribes to be seen as the regulatory authority • Allows for tribal decision making to address local concerns. • Allow for tribal implementation with federal backup when needed (gorilla in the closet)

  5. What is a TIP? • A plan • A control strategy • A timetable for results

  6. A TIP Is a Plan • Defines, assesses problems/ concerns • Lays out way to address problems/concerns • Provides schedule and way to measure progress

  7. A TIP Is a Control Strategy • Applies pollution controls to sources of concern • Stationary • Mobile • Area • Provides for compliance & enforcement

  8. A TIP Is a Timetable for Results • Air quality improvement • Air quality maintenance

  9. Why Write A TIP? • Manage air quality • Level the economic playing field • Assert sovereignty

  10. TIP Authority under the CAA/TAR • TAR identifies TIP as “appropriate” • TAR provides for authority • Within exterior boundaries of reservation • Over other areas of jurisdiction • TAR assures flexibility

  11. Differentiating TIPs from SIPs • Voluntary vs. mandatory • Flexible

  12. Relationship between TIPs and FIPs • FIP = Federal plan • Direct implementation • Absence of state or tribal action • Different kinds of FIPs • Source-specific • General • TAR approach for FIPs • FIPs can become TIPs

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