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MICHAEL S.BEGAN Secretary
MICHAEL ABPACZINSKAS
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 1,2019
Mr.Richard Boyens
Operations Manager
SAFT America, Inc.
313 Crescent Street
Valdese,North Carolina 28690
SUBJECT: Air Permit No. 04595T16
Facility ID: 1200076
SAFT America, Inc.
Valdese,Burke County,North Carolina
Fee Class: Title V
Dear Mr. Boyens:
In accordance with your completed Air Quality Permit Application for a renewal of your Title V
permit received on July 12,2018, we are forwarding herewith Air Qua]ity Permit No. 04595T 16 to SAFT
America,Inc., 313 Crescent Street,Valdese,North Carolina,authorizing the construction and operation,
of the emission source(s)and associated air pollution control device(s)specified herein. Additionally,
any emissions activities determined from your Air Quality Permit Application as being insignificant per
15A North Carolina Administrative Code 02Q .0503(8)have been listed for informational purposes as an
"ATTACHMENT." Please note the requirements for the annual compliance certification are contained in
General Condition P in Section 3. The current owner is responsible for submitting a compliance
certification for the entire year regardless of who owned the facility during the year.
As the designated responsible official,it is your responsibility to review,understand,and abide
by all the terms and conditions of the attached permit. It is also your responsibility to ensure that any
person who operates any emission source and associated air pollution control device subject to any term
or condition of the attached permit reviews,understands, and abides by the condition(s)of the attached
permit that are applicable to that particular emission source.
If any parts,requirements, or Iimitations contained in this Air Quality Permit are unacceptable to
you,you have the right to request a formal adj udicatory hearing within 30 days following receipt of this
permit. identifying the specific issues to be contested. This hearing request must he in the form of a
written petition, conforming to NCGS (North Carolina General Statutes) 150E-23,and filed with both the
Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina.27699-6714 and
the Division of Air Quality,Permitting Section, 1641 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,North Carolina
27699-1641. The form for requesting a formal adjudicatory hearing may be obtained upon request from
the Office of Administrative Hearings. Please note that this permit will be stayed in its entirety upon
receipt of the request for a hearing Unless a request for a hearing is made pursuant to NCGS 150E-23,
this Air Quality Permit shall be final and binding 30 days after issuance.
�-�E North Carolina department of Environmental QualityDivision of Air Quality
217 West]anes Street 11641 Mai[Service Center G [Weigh,North Carolina 27699-1641
�In` ' f 919.707.8400
Mr.Boyens
April 1,2419
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You may request modification of your Air Quality Permit through informal means pursuant to
NCGS 150B-22. This request must be submitted in writing to the Director and must identify the specific
provisions or issues for which the modification is sought. Please note that this Air Quality Permit will
become final and binding regardless of a request for informal modification unless a request for a hearing is
also made under NCGS 15OB-23.
The construction of new air pollution emission source(s)and associated air pollution control
device(s),or modifications to the emission source(s)and air pollution control device(s)described in this
permit must be covered under an Air Quality Permit issued by the Division of Air Quality prior to
construction unless the Permittee has fulfilled the requirements of GS 143-215-108A(h)and received
written approval from the Director of the Division of Air Quality to commence construction. Failure to
receive an Air Quality Permit or written approval prior to commencing construction is a violation of GS
143-215.108A and may subject the Permittec to civil or criminal penalties as described in GS 143-215.114A
and 143-215.114B.
Burke County has not triggered increment tracking under PSD for any pollutants,so no tracking is
required.
This Air Quality Permit shall be effective from April 1,2019 until March 31,2424,is
nontransferable to future owners and operators,and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein.
Should you have any questions concerning this matter,please contact Alice M.Wessner at(919)707-
8452 and alice.wessner( ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely yours,
r). /Jc�
• � William D. Willets,P.E.,Chief,Permitting Section
Division of Air Quality,NCDEQ
Enclosure
cc: Heather Ceron,EPA Region 4(electronic copy only)
Asheville Regional Office
Central Files
Connie Horne(cover letter only)
ATTACHMENT to Permit No.04595T16
Insi,-nificant Activities per 15A NCAC 02Q.0503(8)
Emission Source ID No. Emission Source Description
I-1 Metal canister seal checking operations
1-2 One pilot line vented to the permitted scrubber(ID No.CD-04)
1-3 Natural as-fired dehumidification gas packs (1.4 million Btu per hour heat in ut)
1-4 One natural gas-fired boiler(3.4 million Btu per hour heat input)
1-6 One isopropyl alcohol storage tank(2400 gallon ca acity)
1-8 Ste anfoam process
1-9 Ink jet printing aeration
I-12 Epoxy resin and catalyst a lication operation
1. Because an activity is insignificant does not mean that the activity is exempted from an applicable requirement or that
the Permittee is exempted from demonstrating compliance with any applicable requirement.
2. When applicable,emissions from stationary source activities identified above shall be included in determining
compliance with the permit requirements for toxic air pollutants under 15A NCAC 02D .1100"Control of Toxic Air
Pollutants"or 02Q.0711 "Emission Rates Requiring a Permit'.
3. For additional information regarding the applicability of MACT or GACT see the DAQ page titled"Specific Permit
Conditions Regulatory Guide."The link to this site is as follows:htip://decl.nc.gav/about/divisions/air_-quality/air-
quality_permitslspecifia;permit-conditions-regulatory-guide.
Summary of Changes to Permit
The following changes were made to the Saft America Inc.Valdese,North Carolina,Air Permit No.04595T16;
Page No. Section Description of Changes
Attachment Insignificant Added footnote 3 to bottom of insignificant activities list
Activities
2.1 A.3. Removed requirement for 15A NCAC 02D.0958:WORK
PRACTICES FOR SOURCES OF VOLATILE ORGANIC
COMPOUNDS
Removed requirement for 15A NCAC 02D.0958:WORK
2.1 B.3. PRACTICES FOR SOURCES OF VOLATILE ORGANIC
COMPOUNDS
8-16 3 Update General Conditions to Version 5.3
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Dopffbwd of r��na�r%WKY Division of Air Quality
AIR QUALITY PERMIT
Permit No. Replaces Permit No.(s) Effective Date Expiration Date
04595T16 04595T15 April 1,2019 March 31,2024
Until such time as this permit expires or is modified or revoked,the below named Permittee is permitted to construct and
operate the emission source(s)and associated air pollution control device(s)specified herein,in accordance with the
terms,conditions,and limitations within this permit. This permit is issued under the provisions of Article 21B of Chapter
143,General Statutes of North Carolina as amended,and Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Codes(15A NCAC),
Subchapters 02D and 02Q,and other applicable Laws.
Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC, Subchapter 02Q,the Permittee shall not construct,operate,or modify any emission
source(s)or air pollution control device(s) without having first submitted a complete Air Quality Permit Application to
the permitting authority and received an Air Quality Permit,except as provided in this permit.
Permittee: SAFT America, Inc.
Facility ID: 1200076
Facility Site Location: 313 Crescent Street
City, County,State,Zip: Valdese,Burke County,North Carolina 28690
Marling Address: 313 Crescent Street
City, State,Zip: Valdese,North Carolina 28690
Application Number: 1200076.18E
Complete Application Date: July 18,2018
Primary SIC Code: 3692
Division of Air Quality, Asheville Regional Office
Regional Office Address: 2090 U.S.Highway 70
Swannanoa,NC 28778
Permit issued this the I'day of April 2019
William D.Willets,P.E., Chief,Air Permitting Section
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: PERMITTED EMISSION SOURCE(S)AND ASSOCIATED
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICE(S)AND APPURTENANCES
SECTION 2: SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS
2.1 Emission Source(s) Specific Limitations and Conditions(Including specific requirements,
testing,monitoring,recordkeeping,and requirements)
2.2 Multiple Emission Source(s) Specific Limitations and Conditions(Including specific
requirements,testing,monitoring,recordkeeping,and reporting requirements)
2.3 Other Applicable Requirements
SECTION 3: GENERAL PERMIT CONDITIONS
ATTACHMENT
List of Acronyms
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SECTION I- PERMITTED EMISSION SOURCE(S) AND ASSOCIATED AIR
POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES) AND APPURTENANCES
The following table contains a summary of all permitted emission sources and associated air pollution control devices and
a.purtenances:
Emission Emission Source Description Control Control Device Description
Source Device
ID No. i ID No.
ES-02 One Li-Suz cathode paste drying NIA NIA
oven
Li-S02 cathode paste
ES-01 manufacturing process such as
the room exhaust,blotter paper
emissions,and vacuum system
emissions
ES-03 Sulfur dioxide storage area,the CD-03 One packed-bed caustic wet
electrolyte mixing area,and the scrubber(230 gallons per minute
batter•fillin11 line liquid infection rate)
ES-04 Cell destruct room CD-04 One packed-bed caustic wet
scrubber(75 gallons per minute
liquid injection rate)
S02TANK One sulfur dioxide storage tank CD-03 One packed-bed caustic wet
(5,000 gallon storage capacity; scrubber(230 gallons per minute
subiect to 1120 liquid injection rate)
ES-05 Li-MnO2 batten production line NIA NIA
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SECTION 2 - SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS
2.1 Emission Source(s) and Control Devices(s) Specific Limitations and Conditions
The emission source(s)and associated air pollution control device(s)and appurtenances listed below are
subject to the following specific terms,conditions,and limitations,including the testing,monitoring,
recordkeeping,and reporting requirements as specified herein:
A. One Li-SO2 cathode paste drying oven(ID No.ES-02)and other emissions associated with the Li-SO2
cathode paste manufacturing process (ID No.ES-01) such as the room exhaust,blotter paper emissions,
and vacuum system emissions
One packed-bed caustic wet scrubber(ID No. CD-03)installed on the sulfur dioxide storage area,the
electrolyte mixing area,and the battery filling line(ID No.ES-03)
One packed-bed caustic wet scrubber(ID No.CD-04)installed on the cell destruct room(ID No.ES-04)
The following table 11 ovides a summa of limits and standards for the emission sources described above:
Regulated Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation
Pollutant
Visible emissions 20 percent opacity 15A NCAC 02D.0521
Odors State-enforceable only 15A NCAC 02D.1806
Odorous emissions must be controlled
Air contaminants State-enforceable only NC General Statute 143-215.108
Air-cleanin-device J
1. 15A NCAC 02D.0521: CONTROL OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS
a. Visible emissions from these sources(ID Nos.ES-01 through ES-04)shall not be more than 20 percent
opacity when averaged over a six-minute period. However,six-minute averaging periods may exceed 20
percent not more than once in any hour and not more than four times in any 24-hour period. In no event
shall the six-minute average exceed 87 percent opacity.
Testing [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ. If
the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 A. 1. a above the Permittee shall be deemed
in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 0213.0521.
MonitoringlRecordkeei)inalReporting[15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. No monitoring/recordkeepinglreporiing is required for particulate emissions from these sources.
State-enforceable only
2. 15A NCAC 02D.1806: CONTROL AND PROHIBITION OF ODOROUS EMISSIONS
a. The Permittee shall not operate the facility without implementing management practices or installing and
operating odor control equipment sufficient to prevent odorous emissions from the facility from causing
or contributing to objectionable odors beyond the facility's boundaries.
3. State-enforceable only
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.108: Control of Sources of Air Pollution; Permits Required
a. PACKED TOWER GAS ABSORBER REQUIREMENTS-
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Gaseous emissions from the sulfur dioxide storage area,the electrolyte mixing area, and the battery filling
line(ID No.ES-03) and the sulfur dioxide storage tank(ID No. S02TANI)shall be controlled by one
packed bed caustic wet scrubber(ID No.CD-03). Gaseous emissions from the cell destruct room(ID
No.ES-04)shall be controlled by one packed-bed caustic wet scrubber(ID No. CD-04).
i. Inspection/Maintenance/Recordkeeliingi Rel.)orting Requirements No Inspection/MaintenancelRecordkeeping/Reporting Requirements are required.
B. One Li-MnO2 battery production line(ID No.ES-05)
The following table provides a summary of limits and standards for the emission source(s)described above:
Regulated Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation
Pollutant
Visible emissions 20 percent opacity 15A NCAC 02D.0521
Odors State-enforceable only 15A NCAC 021).1806
Odorous emissions must be controlled
1. 15A NCAC 02D .0521: CONTROL OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS
a. Visible emissions from this source (11)No.ES-05)shall not be more than 20 percent opacity when
averaged over a six-minute period. However, six-minute averaging periods may exceed 20 percent not
more than once in any hour and not more than four times in any 24-hour period. In no event shall the six-
minute average exceed 87 percent opacity.
Testing[15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition]]. If
the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 B.1.a above,the Penmittee shall be deemed
in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0521.
MonitorinpJRecordkeeninglReportins[15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. No monitoring/recordkeepL*reporking is required for particulate emissions from this source.
State-enforceable only
2. 15A NCAC 02D.1806: CONTROL AND PROIRBTIION OF ODOROUS EMISSIONS
a. The Permittee shall not operate the facility without implementing management practices or installing and
operating odor control equipment sufficient to prevent odorous emissions from the facility from causing
or contributing to objectionable odors beyond the facility's boundary.
2.2 Multiple Emission Source(s) Specific Limitations and Conditions
A. One Li-SOs cathode paste drying oven(ID No.ES-02) and other emissions associated with the Li-S02
cathode paste manufacturing process(1D No.ES-01)
One packed-bed caustic wet scrubher(ID No.CD-03)installed on the sulfur dioxide storage area,the
electrolyte mixing area,and the battery filling line(ID No.ES-03)
One packed-bed caustic wet scrubber(11)No.CD-04)installed on the cell destruct room(ID No.ES-04)
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The following table provides a summan,of limits and standards for the emission source(s)describe above:
Regulated Pollutant Limits/Standards =Applicable Regulation
Volatile organic Less than 250 tons per year 15A NCAC 02Q.0317
compounds (PSD Avoidance)
1. 15A NCAC 02Q.0317: AVOIDANCE CONDITIONS
for 15A NCAC 02D.0530: PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION
a. In order to avoid applicability of this regulation, the above emission sources shall discharge into the
atmosphere less than 250 tons of VOCs per consecutive 12-month period.
Monitorina/Recordkeenin_ [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. Calculation of facility-wide monthly VOC emissions shall be made at the end of each month. Except for
the isopropyl alcohol(IPA)emissions from the cathode paste manufacturing process(ID No.ES-01),
VOC emissions shall be determined by multiplying the total amount of each type of VOC-containing
material consumed during the month by the VOC content of the material. The IPA emissions from the
cathode paste manufacturing operation(ID No.ES-01)sball be determined using the following
procedure:
IPA emitted= [(VIPA in)x(6,58 lb IPA/Gallon IPA))] - [(V_discharged)x(Wt°/o_IPAJ100)x(density)]
Where: IPA_emitted=monthly mass of IPA emitted to the atmosphere,in pounds,
VIPA_in=monthly volume,in gallons,of IPA used in the process,
density=density of the effluent,lb/gallon,(=8.014 lb/gallon for a 25%IPA/water solution by
weight),
V_discharged=total monthly volume,in gallons, of effluent(IPA water mixture)discharged
from the surge tank to the sewer. V_discharged shall be determined using a flow meter/totalizer.
The flow meter/totalizer shall be installed and operational by October 31,2003. For the purposes
of computing V_discharged prior to the installation of the flow meter/totalizer,V_discharged
shall be determined using a daily discharge volume of 200 gallons per day of IPA water mixture.
After the flow meter/totalizer becomes operational,the company shall determine and record the
total volume discharged from the surge tank to the sewer each day during the month. The flow
meter/totalizer shall be calibrated yearly as per the manufacturer's recommended procedures
unless a more frequent calibration period is specified by the manufacturer. If the total volume
discharged during a day cannot be determined due to failure of the flow meter/totalizer or other
reasons, then the volume for that day shall be the lesser of (1)the lowest daily volume discharged
during the prior three calendar months, or(2)200 gallons.
Wt%_IPA=weight percent of IPA in the effluent discharged to the sewer. The weight percent
shall be the average percent by weight for the calendar month. The company shall collect equal
volume aliquots from the surge tank prior to discharging the contents of the tank to the sewer.
Each of these aliquots shall be composited to create a monthly composite,and the IPA
concentration of the monthly composite determined on a percent by weight basis using SW-846-
8015 or an equivalent method upon approval by the DAQ, and the density shall be determined
based on the specific gravity of the mixture as determined by Method 2710-F (Standard Methods
for the Examination of Water and Waste Water)or its equivalent.
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0530 if the amounts of VOC
containing materials or the VOC emissions are not monitored and recorded.
c. Calculations and the total amount of VOC emissions shall be recorded monthly in a logbook(written or
electronic format). The daily volume of the IPA/water effluent discharged from the surge tank shall be
recorded. The results of all analyses of the monthly composite effluent samples for the weight percent
IPA and the density shall also be recorded. In addition, the Permittee must make available to officials of
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the DAQ,upon request,copies of the monthly emissions log. The Permittee must keep each entry in the
monthly emissions log and all required records on file for a minimum of three years. The Permittee shall
be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0530 if the VOC emissions exceed this limit.
Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q.0508(f)]
d. The Permittee shall submit a summary report of monitoring and recordkeeping activities within 30 days
after each calendar year quarter,due and postmarked an or before January 30 of each calendar year for the
preceding three-month period between October and December,April 30 of each calendar year for the
preceding three-month period between January and March,July 30 of each calendar year for the
preceding three-month period between April and June,and October 30 for the calendar year for the
preceding three-month period between July and September. The report shall contain the following;
i. The monthly VOC emissions for the previous 14 months. The emissions shall be calculated for each
of the 12-month periods over the previous 14 months. The report shall also contain the weight
percent IPA,the density of the IPA/water mixture,the volume of IPA/water mixture discharged to the
sewer,and copies of all analyses during the reporting period for the weight percent IPA and density of
the IPA/water mixture discharged to the sewer.
2.3 Other Applicable Requirements
A. One packed-bed caustic wet scrubber(ID No.CD-03)installed on the sulfur dioxide storage tank(ID
No.S02TANl)
1. 15A NCAC 02Q .0508(h): PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL RELEASES—SECTION 112(r)OF
THE CLEAN AIR ACT
a. The Permittee is subject to Section 112(r)of the Clean Air Act and shall comply with all applicable
requirements in accordance with 40 CFR Part 68.
Recordkeeping/Reportin [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(g)]
b. The Permittee shall submit an update to the Risk Management Plan(RMP)to EPA pursuant to 40 CFR
68.150 prior to November 9,2023,or as speeified in 40 CFR 68.10.
c. The Permittee shall revise and update the RMP submitted under 40 CFR 68.150 by November 9,2023 and
at least once every five years after that date or most recent update as required by 40 CFR 68.190(b)(2)
through (h)(7),whichever is later.
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SECTION 3 -GENERAL CONDITIONS (version 5.3, 08/21/2018)
This section describes terms and conditions applicable to this Title V facility.
A- General Provisions[NCGS 143-215 and 15A NCAC 02Q.0508(i)(16)]
1. Terms not otherwise defined in this permit shall have the meaning assigned to such terms as defined in 15A NCAC
02D and 02Q.
2. The terms,conditions,requirements,limitations,and restrictions set forth in this permit are binding and enforceable
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1 14A and 143-215.114B,including assessment of civil and/or criminal penalties.Any
unauthorized deviation from the conditions of this permit may constitute grounds for revocation and/or enforcement
action by the DAQ.
3. This permit is not a waiver of or approval of any other Department permits that may be required for other aspects of the
facility which are not addressed in this permit.
4. This permit does not relieve the Permittee from liability for harm or injury to human health or welfare,animal or plant
life,or property caused by the construction or operation of this permitted facility,or from penalties therefore,nor does
it allow the Permittee to cause pollution in contravention of state laws or rules,unless specifically authorized by an
order from the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
5. Except as identified as state-only requirements in this permit,all terns and conditions contained herein shall be
enforceable by the DAQ,the EPA,and citizens of the United States as defined in the Federal Clean Air Act.
6. Any stationary source of air pollution shall not be operated,maintained,or modified without the appropriate and valid
permits issued by the DAQ,unless the source is exempted by rule. The DAQ may issue a permit only after it receives
reasonable acg=ce that the installation will not cause air pollution in violation of any of the applicable requirements.
A permitted installation may only be operated,maintained,constructed,expanded,or modified in a manner that is
consistent with the terms of this permit.
B. Permit Availabili [15A NCAC 02Q.0507(k)and.0508(i)(9)(B)]
The Permittee sball have available at the facility a copy of this permit and shall retain for the duration of the permit term one
complete copy of the application and any information submitted in support of the application package. The permit and
application shall be made available to an authorized representative of Department of Environmental Quality upon request.
C. Severability Clause[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(i)(2)]
In the event of an administrative challenge to a final and binding permit in which a condition is held to be invalid,the
provisions in this permit are severable so that all requirements contained in the permit,except those held to be invalid,shall
remain valid and must be complied with,
D. Submissions[15A NCAC 02Q.0507(e)and 02Q.0508(i)(16)]
Except as otherwise specified herein,two copies of all documents,reports,test data,monitoring data,notifications,request
for renewal,and any other information required by this permit shall be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office. Refer
to the Regional Office address on the cover page of this permit. For continuous emissions monitoring systems(CEMS)
reports,continuous opacity monitoring systems(CAMS)reports,quality assurance(QA)/quality control(QC)reports,acid
rain CEM certification reports,and NOx budget CEM certification reports,one copy shall be sent to the appropriate
Regional Office and one copy shall be sent to:
Supervisor,Stationary Source Compliance
North Carolina Division of Air Quality
1641 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1641
All submittals shall include the facility name and Facility ID number(refer to the cover page of this permit).
E. Duty to Comply[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(i)(3)]
The Permittee shall comply with all terms,conditions,requirements,limitations and restrictions set forth in this permit.
Noncompliance with any permit condition except conditions identified as state-only requirements constitutes a violation of
the Federal Clean Air Act. Noncompliance with any permit condition is grounds for enforcement action,for permit
termination,revocation and reissuance,or modification,or for denial of a permit renewal application.
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F. Circumvention-STATE ENFORCEABLE ONLY
The facility shall be properly operated and maintained at all times in a manner that will effect an overall reduction in air
pollution. Unless otherwise specified by this permit,no emission source may be operated without the concurrent operation
of its associated air pollution control device(s)and appurtenances.
G. Permit Modifications
1. Administrative Permit Amendments[15A NCAC 02Q.0514]
The Permittee shall submit an application for an administrative permit amendment in accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q
.0514.
2. Transfer in Ownership or Operation and Application Submittal Content[I5A NCAC 02Q.0524 and 02Q.0505]
The Permittee shall submit an application for an ownership change in accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q,0524 and 02Q
.0505.
3. Minor Permit Modifications[15A NCAC 02Q.0515]
The Permittee shall submit an application for a minor permit modification in accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q.0515.
4. Significant Permit Modifications[15A NCAC 02Q.0516]
The Permittee shall submit an application for a significant permit modification in accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q
.0516.
5. Reopening for Cause[15A NCAC 02Q.0517]
The Permittee shall submit an application for reopening for cause in accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q.0517.
H. Changes Not Reguirinu Permit Modifications
1. Reporting Requirements
Any of the following that would result in new or increased emissions from the emission source(s)listed in Section 1 must
be reported to the Regional Supervisor,DAQ:
a. changes in the information submitted in the application;
b. changes that modify equipment or processes;or
c. changes in the quantity or quality of materials processed.
If appropriate,modifications to the permit may then be made by the DAQ to reflect any necessary changes in the permit
conditions. In no case are any new or increased emissions allowed that will cause a violation of the emission
limitations specified herein.
2. Section 502(b)(10)Changes[15A NCAC 02Q.0523(a)]
a. "Section 502(b)(10)changes"means changes that contravene an express permit term or condition.Such changes
do not include changes that would violate applicable requirements or contravene federally enforceable permit
terms and conditions that are monitoring(including test methods),recordkeeping,reporting,or compliance
certification requirements.
b. The Permittee may make Section 502(b)(10)changes without having the permit revised if
i. the changes are not a modification under Title I of the Federal Clean Air Act;
ii. the changes do not cause the allowable emissions under the permit to be exceeded;
iu. the Permittee notifies the Director and EPA with written notification at least seven days before the change is
made;and
iv. the Permittee shall attach the notice to the relevant permit.
c. The written notification shall include:
i. a description of the change;
ii. the date on which the change will occur;
iii. any change in emissions;and
iv. any permit term or condition that is no longer applicable as a result of the change.
d. Section 502(b)(10)changes shall be made in the permit the next time that the permit is revised or renewed,
whichever comes first.
3. Off Permit Changes[I5A NCAC 02Q.0523(b)]
The Permittee may make changes in the operation or emissions without revising the permit i-
a. the change affects only insignificant activities and the activities remain insignificant after the change;or
b. the change is not covered under any applicable requirement.
4. Emissions Trading[I5A NCAC 02Q.0523(c)]
To the extent that emissions trading is allowed under 15A NCAC 02D,including subsequently adopted maximum
achievable control technology standards,emissions trading shall be allowed without permit revision pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02Q.0523(c).
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LA Reuordn--Requirements for Excess Emissions and Permit Deviations[15A NCAC 02D.0535(f)and 02Q.0508(1)(2)]
"Excess Emissions"-means an emission rate that exceeds any applicable emission limitation or standard allowed by any
rule in Sections.0500,.0900,.1200,or.1400 of Subchapter 02D;or by a permit condition;or that exceeds an emission limit
establisbed in a permit issued under 15A NCAC 02Q.0700. (Note:Definitions of excess emissions under 02D.1110 and
02D.1111 shall apply where defined by rule.)
"Deviations"-for the purposes of this condition,any action or condition not in accordance with the terms and conditions of
this permit including those attributable to upset conditions as well as excess emissions as defined above lasting less than
four hours.
Excess Emissions
1. If a source is required to report excess emissions under NSPS(15A NCAC 0213,0524),NESHAPS(15A NCAC 02D
.1110 or.1111),or the operating permit provides for periodic(e.g.,quarterly)reporting of excess emissions,reporting
shall be performed as prescribed therein.
2. If the source is not subject to NSPS(15A NCAC 02D.0524),NESHAPS(15A NCAC 02D.I 110 or.1111),or these
rules do NOT define"excess emissions,"the Permittee shall report excess emissions in accordance with 15A NCAC
02D.0535 as follows:
a. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02D.0535,if excess emissions last for more than four hours resulting from a malfunction,
a breakdown of process or control equipment,or any other abnormal condition,the owner or operator shall:
i. notify the Regional Supervisor or Director of any such occurrence by 9:00 a.m.Eastern Time of the Division's
next business day of becoming aware of the occurrence and provide:
• name and location of the facility;
• nature and cause of the malfunction or breakdown;
■ time when the malfunction or breakdown is first observed;
• expected duration;and
• estimated rate of emissions;
ii. notify the Regional Supervisor or Director immediately when corrective measures bave been accomplished;
and
iii. submit to the Regional Supervisor or Director within 15 days a written report as described in 15A NCAC 02D
.0535(f)(3).
Permit Deviations
3. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q.0508(f)(2),the Permittee shall report deviations from permit requirements(tens and
conditions)as follows:
a. Notify the Regional Supervisor or Director of all other deviations from permit requirements not covered under 15A
NCAC 02D.0535 quarterly. A written report to the Regional Supervisor shall include the probable cause of sucb
deviation and any corrective actions or preventative actions taken. The responsible official shall certify all
deviations from permit requirements.
1.13 Other Requirements under 15A NCAC 02D.0535
The Permittee shall comply with all other applicable requirements contained in 15A NCAC 02D.0535,including 15A
NCAC 02D.0535(c)as follows:
1. Any excess emissions that do not occur during start-up and shut-down shall he considered a violation of the appropriate
rule unless the owner or operator of the sources demonstrates to the Director,that the excess emissions are a result of a
malfunction. The Director shall consider,along with any other pertinent information,the criteria contained in 15A
NCAC 02D.0535(c)(1)through(7).
2. 15A NCAC 02D.0535(g). Excess emissions during start-up and shut-down shall be considered a violation of the
appropriate rule if the owner or operator cannot demonstrate that excess emissions are unavoidable.
1. Emergence-Provisions[40 CFR 70.6(g)]
The Permittee shall be subject to the following provisions with respect w emergencies:
1. An emergency means any situation arising from sudden and reasonably unforeseeable events beyond the control of the
facility,including acts of God,which situation requires immediate corrective action to restore normal operation,and
that causes the facility to exceed a technology-based emission limitation under the permit,due to unavoidable increases
in emissions attributable to the emergency. An emergency shall not include noncompliance to the extent caused by
improperly designed equipment,lack of preventive maintenance,careless or improper operation,or operator error.
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2. An emergency constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology-based
emission limitations if the conditions specified in 3.below are met.
3. The affirma Live defense of emergency shall be demonstrated through properly signed contemporaneous operating logs
or other relevant evidence that include information as follows:
a. an emergency occurred and the Permittee can identify the cause(s)of the emergency;
b. the permitted facility was at the time being properly operated;
c. during the period of the emergency the Permittee took all reasonable steps to minimize levels of emissions that
exceeded the standards or other requirements in the permit;and
d. the Permittee submitted notice of the emergency to the DAQ within two working days of the time when emission
limitations were exceeded due to the emergency. This notice must contain a description of the emergency,steps
taken to mitigate emissions,and corrective actions taken.
4. In any enforcement proceeding,the Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an emergency has the burden of
proof.
5. This provision is in addition to any emergency or upset provision contained in any applicable requirement specified
elsewhere herein.
K. Permit Renewal[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(e)and 02Q,0513(b)]
This 15A NCAC 02Q.0500 permit is issued for a fixed term not to exceed five years and shall expire at the end of its
term. Permit expiration terminates the facility's right to operate unless a complete 15A NCAC 02Q.0500 renewal
application is submitted at least six months before the date of permit expiration_ If the Permittee or applicant has complied
with 15A NCAC 02Q.0512(b)(1),this 15A NCAC 02Q.0500 permit shall not expire until the renewal permit has been
issued or denied. Permit expiration under 15A NCAC 02Q.0400 terminates the facility's right to operate unless a complete
15 A NCAC 02Q.0400 renewal application is submitted at least six months before the date of permit expiration for facilities
subject to 15A NCAC 02Q.0400 requirements. In either of these events,all terms and conditions of these permits shall
remain in effect until the renewal permits have been issued or denied.
L. Need to Halt or Reduce Activity Not a Defense[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(i)(4)]
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the
permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the conditions of this permit.
M. Du(v to Provide Information submittal of information [15A NCAC 02Q.0508(i)(9)]
1. The Permittee shall famish to the DAQ,in a timely manner,any reasonable information that the Director may request
in wflrint!to determine whether cause exists for modifying,revoking and reissuing,or terminating the permit or to
determine compliance with the permit.
2. The Permittee shall furnish the DAQ copies of records required to be kept by the permit when such copies are requested
by the Director.For information claimed to be confidential,the Permittee may furnish such records directly to the EPA
upon request along with a claim of confidentiality.
N. Dun to Supplement[15ANCAC 02Q.0507(f)]
The Permittee,upon becoming aware that any relevant facts were omitted or incorrect information was submitted in the
permit application,shall promptly submit such supplementary facts or corrected information to the DAQ. The Permittee
shall also provide additional information as necessary to address any requirement that becomes applicable to the facility
after the date a complete permit application was submitted but prior to the release of the draft permit.
ta_ Retention of Records[I5A NCAC 02Q.0508(t)and 02Q.0508(1)]
The Permittee shall retain records of all required monitoring data and supporting information for a period of at least five
years from the date of the monitoring sample,measurement,report,or application. Supporting information includes all
calibration and maintenance records and all original strip-chart recordings for continuous monitoring information,and
copies of all reports required by the permit. These records shall be maintained in a form suitable and readily available for
expeditious inspection and review, Any records required by the conditions of this permit shall be kept on site and made
available to DAQ personnel for inspection upon request.
P. Compliance Certification[I5A NCAC 02Q.0508(n)]
The Permittee shall submit to the DAQ and the EPA(Air and EPCRA Enforcement Branch,EPA,Region 4,61 Forsyth
Street SW,Atlanta,GA 30303)postmarked on or before March I a compliance certification(for the preceding calendar
year)by a responsible official with all federally-enforceable terms and conditions in the permit;including emissions
limitations,standards,or work practices. It shall be the responsibility of the current Owner to submit a compliance
certification for the entire year regardless of who owned the facility during the year. The compliance certification shall
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comply with additional requirements as may be specified under Sections 114(a)(3)or 504(b)of the Federal Clean Air Act.
The compliance certification shall specify:
1. the identification of each term or condition of the permit that is the basis of the certification;
2. the compliance status(with the terms and conditions of the permit for the period covered by the certification);
3. whether compliance was continuous or intermittent;and
4. the method(s)used for determining the compliance status of the source during the certification period.
Q. Certification b►'Responsible Official[15A NCAC 02Q.0520]
A responsible official shall certify the truth,accuracy,and completeness of any application form,report,or compliance
certification required by this permit. All certifications shall state that based on information and belief formed after
reasonable inquiry,the statements and information in the document are true,accurate,and complete.
R. Permit Shield for AP p1leable Re ukements[15A NCAC 02Q.0512]
i. Compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit shall be deemed compliance with applicable requirements,
where such applicable requirements are included and specifically identified in the permit as of the date of permit
issuance.
2. A permit shield shall not alter or affect:
a. the power of the Commission,Secretary of the Department,or Governor under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(12),or EPA
under Section 303 of the Federal Clean Air Act;
b. the liability of an owner or operator of a facility for any violation of applicable requirements prior to the effective
date of the permit or at the time of permit issuance;
c. the applicable requirements under Title IV;or
d. the ability of the Director or the EPA under Section 114 of the Federal Clean Air Act to obtain information to
determine compliance of the facility with its permit.
3. A permit shield does not apply to any change made at a facility that does not require a permit or permit revision made
under 15A NCAC 02Q.0523.
4. A permit shield does not extend to minor permit modifications made under 15A NCAC 02Q.0515.
S. Termination,Modification.and Revocation of the Permit[15A NCAC 02Q.0519]
The Director may terminate,modify,or revoke and reissue this permit if:
1. the information contained in the application or presented in support thereof is determined to be incorrect;
2. the conditions under which the permit or permit renewal was granted have changed;
3. violations of conditions contained in the permit have occurred;
4. the EPA requests that the permit be revoked under 40 CFR 70.7(g)or 70.8(d);or
5. the Director finds that termination,modification,or revocation and reissuance of the permit is necessary to carry out the
purpose of NCGS Chapter 143,Article 21B.
T. Insignificant Activities[15A NCAC 02Q.0503]
Because an emission source or activity is insignificant does not mean that the emission source or activity is exempted from
any applicable requirement or that the owner or operator of the source is exempted from demonstrating compliance with any
applicable requirement. The Permittee shall have available at the facility at all times and made available to an authorized
representative upon request,documentation,including calculations,if necessary,to demonstrate that an emission source or
activity is insignificant.
U. Property Rights[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(i)(8)]
This permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property or any exclusive privileges.
V. Inspection and Entry [15A NCAC 02Q.0508(1)and NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2)]
1. Upon presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law,the Pernittee shall allow the DAQ,or
an authorized representative,to perform the following:
a. enter the Permittee's premises where the permitted facility is located or emissions-related activity is conducted,or
where records are kept under the conditions of the permit;
b. have access to and copy,at reasonable times,any records that are required to be kept under the conditions of the
permit;
c. inspect at reasonable times and using reasonable safe ty practices any source,equipment(including monitoring and
air pollution control equipment),practices,or operations regulated or required under the permit;and
d. sample or monitor substances or parameters,using reasonable safety practices,for the purpose of assuring
compliance with the permit or applicable requirements at reasonable times.
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Nothing in this condition shall limit the ability of the EPA to inspect or enter the premises of the Permittee under
Section 114 or other provisions of the Federal Clean Air Act.
2. No person shall refuse entry or access to any authorized representative of the DAQ who requests entry for purposes of
inspection,and who presents appropriate credentials,nor shall any person obstruct,hamper,or interfere with any such
authorized representative while in the process of carrying out his official duties. Refusal of entry or access may
constitute grounds for permit revocation and assessment of civil penalties.
W. Annual Fee Payment[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(i)(10)]
1. The Permittee shall pay all fees in accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q.0200.
2. Payment of fees may be by check or money order made payable to the N.C.Department of Environmental Quality.
Annual permit fee payments shall refer to the permit number.
3. If,within 30 days after being billed,the Permittee fails to pay an annual fee,the Director may initiate action to
terminate the permit under 15A NCAC.02Q.0519.
X. Annual Emission Inventory Re uirements[15A NCAC 02Q.0207]
The Permittee shall report by June 30 of each year the actual emissions of each air pollutant listed in 15A NCAC 02Q
.0207(a)from each emission source within the facility during the previous calendar year. The report shall be in or on such
form as may be established by the Director. The accuracy of the report shall be certified by a responsible official of the
facility.
Y. Confidential Information[15A NCAC 02Q.0107 and 02Q.0508(i)(9)]
Whenever the Permittee suhmits information under a claim of confidentiality pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q.0107,the
Permittee may also submit a copy of all such information and claim directly to the EPA upon request. All requests for
confidentiality must be in accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q.0107.
Z. Construction and Operation Permits[ISANCAC 02Q.0100 and.03001
A construction and operating permit shall be obtained by the Permittee for any proposed new or modified facility or
emission source which is not exempred from having a permit prior to the beginning of construction or modification,in
accordance with all applicable provisions of 15A NCAC 02Q.0100 and.0300.
AA. Standard Application Form and Required Information[15A NCAC 02Q.0505 and.0507]
The Permittee shall submit applications and required information in accordance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 02Q
.0505 and.0507.
BB. Financial Responsibilih•and Compliance History[15A NCAC 02Q.0507(d)(4)]
The DAQ may require an applicant to submit a statement of financial qualifications and/or a statement of substantial
compliance history.
CC. Refria-erant Requirements IStratospheric Ozone and Climate Protection][15ANCAC 02Q.0501(e)]
1. If the Permittee has appliances or refrigeration equipment,including air conditioning equipment,which use Class I or II
ozone-depleting substances such as chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons listed as refrigerants in 40 CFR
Part 82 Subpart A Appendices A and B,the Permittee shall service,repair,and maintain such equipment according to
the work practices,personnel certification requirements,and certified recycling and recovery equipment specified in 40
CFR Part 82 Subpart F.
2. The Permittee shall not knowingly vent or otherwise release any Class I or II substance into the environment during the
repair,servicing,maintenance,or disposal of any such device except as provided in 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F.
3. The Permittee shall comply with all reporting and recordkeeping requirements of 40 CFR 82.166. Reports shall be
submitted to the EPA or its designee as required.
DD. Prevention of Accidental Releases-Section 112 r [15A NCAC 02Q.0508(h)]
If the Permittee is required to develop and register a Risk Management Plan with EPA pursuant to Section 112(r)of the
Clean Air Act,then the Permittee is required to register this plan in accordance with 40 CFR Part 68.
FF. Prevention of Accidental Releases General Dun•Clause-Section 112Ir1(1)—FEDERALLY-ENFORCEABLE ONLY
Although a risk management plan may not be required,if the Permittee produces,processes,handles,or stores any amount
of a listed hazardous substance,the Permittee has a general duty to take such steps as are necessary to prevent the accidental
release of such substance and to minimize the consequences of any release.
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FF. Title IV Allowances[15ANCAC 02Q.0508(i)(1)]
This permit does not limit the number of Title IV allowances held by the Permittee,but the Permittee may not use
allowances as a defense to noncompliance with any other applicable requirement. The Permitlee's emissions may not
exceed any allowances that the facility lawfully holds under Title IV of the Federal Clean Air Act.
GG. Air Pollution Emergency Episode[15A NCAC 02D.0300]
Should the Director of the DAQ declare an Air Pollution Emergency Episode,the Permittee will be required to operate in
accordance with the Pemuttee's previously approved Emission Reduction Plan or,in the absence of an approved plan,with
the appropriate requirements specified in 15A NCAC 02D.0300.
HH. ReEistration of Air Pollution Sources[15A NCAC 02D.0202]
The Director of the DAQ may require the Permittee to register a source of air pollu tion. If the Permittee is required to
register a source of air pollution,this registration and required information will be in accordance with 15A NCAC 02D
.0202(b).
11. Ambient Air Quality_Standards[15A NCAC 02D.0501(c)]
In addition to any control or manner of operation necessary to meet emission standards specified in this permit,any source
of air pollution shall be operated with such control or in such manner that the source shall not cause the ambient air quality
standards in 15A NCAC 02D.0400 to be exceeded at any point beyond the premises on which the source is located. When
controls more stringent than named in the applicable emission standards in this permit are required to prevent violation of
the ambient air quality standards or are required to create an offset,the permit shall contain a condition requiring these
controls.
A. General Emissions Testing and Reporhina Requirements[15ANCAC 02Q.0508(i)(16)]
Emission compliance testing shall be by the procedures of Section.2600,except as may be otherwise required in Rules
.0524, .0912,.1110,.l 111,or.1415 of Subchapter 02D.If emissions testing is required by this permit or the DAQ or if the
Permittee submits emissions testing to the DAQ to demonstrate compliance,the Permittee shall perform such testing in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02D.2600 and follow the procedures outlined below:
1. The owner or operator of the source shall arrange for air emission testing protocols to be provided to the Director
prior to air pollution testing.Testing protocols are not required to be pre-approved by the Director prior to air
pollution testing.The Director shall review air emission testing protocols for pre-approval prior to testing if
requested by the owner or operator at least 45 days before conducting the test.
2. Any person proposing to conduct an emissions test to demonstrate compliance with an applicable standard shall
notify the Director at least 15 days before beginning the test so that the Director may at his option observe the test.
3. The owner or operator of the source shall arrange for controlling and measuring the production rates during the
period of air testing.The owner or operator of the source shall ensure that the equipment or process being tested is
operated at the production rate that best fulfills the purpose of the test.The individual conducting the emission test
shall describe the procedures used to obtain accurate process data and include in the test report the average
production rates determined during each testing period.
4. Two copies of the final air emission test report shall be submitted to the Director not later than 30 days after sample
collection unless otherwise specified in the specific conditions. The owner or operator may request an extension to
submit the final test report.The Director shall approve an extension request if he finds that the extension request is a
result of actions beyond the control of the owner or operator.
a. The Director shall make the final determination regarding any testing procedure deviation and the validity of the
compliance test.The Director may:
i. Allow deviations from a method specified under a rule in this Section if the owner or operator of the source
being tested demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Director that the specified method is inappropriate for
the source being tested.
ii. Prescribe alternate test procedures on an individual basis when he finds that the alternative method is
necessary to secure more reliable test data.
iii. Prescribe or approve methods on an individual basis for sources or pollutants for which no test method is
specified in this Section if the methods can be demonstrated to determine compliance of permitted emission
sources or pollutants.
b. The Director may authorize the Division of Air Quality to conduct independent tests of any source subject to a
rule in this Subchapter to determine the compliance status of that source or to verify any test data submitted
relating to that source.Any test conducted by the Division of Air Quality using the appropriate testing
procedures described in Section 02D .2600 has precedence over all other tests.
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KK. Roopenine for Cause[15A NCAC 02Q .05171
1. A permit shall be reopened and revised under the following circumstances:
a_ additional applicable requirements become applicable to a facility with remaining¢permit tern of three or more
years;
b. additional requirements(including excess emission requirements)become applicable to a source covered by Title
Iv;
c. the Director or EPA finds that the permit contains a material mistake or that inaccurate statements were made in
establishing the emissions standards or other terms or conditions of the permit;or
d. the Director or EPA determines that the permit must be revised or revoked to assure compliance with the
applicable requirements.
2. Any permit reopening shall be completed or a revised permit issued within 18 months after the applicable requirement
is promulgated. No reopening is required if the effective date of the requirement is after the expiration of the permit
term unless the term of the permit was extended pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q.0513(c).
3. Except for the state-enforceable only portion of the permit,the procedures set out in 15A NCAC 02Q.0507,.0521,or
.0522 shall be followed to reissue the permit. If the State-enforceable only portion of the permit is reopened,the
procedures in 15A NCAC 02Q.0300 shall be followed. The proceedings shall affect only those parts of the permit for
which cause to reopen exists.
4. The Director shall notify the Permittee at least 60 days in advance of the date that the permit is to be reopened except
in cases of imminent threat to public health or safety the notification period may be less than 60 days.
5. Within 90 days,or 180 days if the EPA extends the response period,after receiving notification from the EPA that a
permit needs to be terminated,modified,or revoked and reissued,the Director shall send to the EPA a proposed
determination of termination,modification,or revocation and reissuance,as appropriate.
LL. Re oortin«Requirements for Non-O eratinu Ei ui meat[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(i)(16)]
The Permittee shall maintain a record of operation for permitted equipment noting whenever the equipment is taken from
and placed into operation. When permitted equipment is not in operation,the requirements for testing,monitoring,and
recordkeeping are suspended until operation resumes.
M.M.Fugitive Dust Control Reguirement[15A NCAC 02D.0540]
As required by 15A NCAC 02D.0540"Particulates from Fugitive Dust Emission Sources,"the Permittee shall not cause or
allow fugitive dust emissions to cause or contribute to substantive complaints or excess visible emissions beyond the
property boundary.If substantive complaints or excessive fugitive dust emissions from the facility are observed beyond the
property boundaries for six minutes in any one hour(using Reference Method 22 in 40 CFR,Appendix A),the owner or
operator may be required to submit a fugitive dust plan as described in 02D.0540(f).
"Fugitive dust emissions"means particulate matter from process operations that does not pass through a process stack or
vent and that is generated within plant property boundaries from activities such as:unloading and loading areas,process
areas,stockpiles,stock pile working,plant parking lots,and plant roads(including access roads and haul roads).
NN.Specific Permit Modifications[15A NCAC 02Q.0501 and.0523]
1. For modifications made pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q.0501(c)(2),the Permittee shall file a Title V Air Quality Permit
Application for the air emission source(s)and associated air pollution control device(s)on or before 12 months after
commencing operation.
2. For modifications made pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q .0501(d)(2),the Permittee shall not begin operation of the air
emission source(s)and associated air pollution control device(s)until a Title V Air Quality Permit Application is
filed and a construction and operation permit following the procedures of Section.0500(except for Rule.0504 of
this Section)is obtained.
3. For modifications made pursuant to 502(b)(10),in accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q.0523(a)(1)(C),the Permittee
shall notify the Director and EPA(EPA-Air Planning Branch,61 Forsyth Street SW,Atlanta,GA 30303)in writing
at least seven days before the change is made. The written notification shall include:
a. a description of the change at the facility;
b. the date on which the change will occur;
c. any change in emissions;and
d. any permit term or condition that is no longer applicable as a result of the change.
In addition to this notification requirement,with the next significant modification or Air Quality Permit renewal,the
Permittee shall submit a page"ES"of the application forms signed by the responsible official verifying that the
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application for the 502(b)(10)change/modification,is true,accurate,and complete. Further note that modifications made
pursuant to 502(b)(10)do not relieve the Permittee from satisfying preconstruction requirements.
00. Third Partv_Participation and EPA Review[15A NCAC 02Q.0521,.0522 and.0525(7)]
For permits modifications subject to 45-day review by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),EPA's
decision to not object to the proposed permit is considered final and binding on the EPA and absent a third party petition,
the failure to object is the end of EPA's decision-making process with respect to the revisions to the permit.The time period
available to submit a public petition pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q.0518 begins at the end of the 45-day EPA review period.
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ATTACHMENT
List of Acronyms
AGS Alternative Operating Scenario
BACT Best Available Control Technology
Btu British thermal unit
CAA Clean Air Act
LAIR Clean Air Interstate Rule
CEM Continuous Emission Monitor
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DAQ Division of Air Quality
DEQ Department of Environmental Quality
EMC Environmental Management Commission
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FR Federal Register
GACT Generally Available Control Technology
HAP Hazardous Air Pollutant
MALT Maximum Achievable Control Technology
NAA Nan-Attainment Area
NCAC North Carolina Administrative Code
NCGS North Carolina General Statutes
NESHAP National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
NOx Nitrogen Oxides
NSPS New Source Performance Standard
OAH Office of Administrative Hearings
PM Particulate Matter
PMI0 Particulate Matter with Nominal Aerodynamic Diameter of 10 Micrometers or Less
PUS Primary Operating Scenario
PSD Prevention of Significant Deterioration
BACT Reasonably Available Control Technology
SIC Standard Industrial Classification
SIP State Implementation Plan
SO2 Sulfur Dioxide
tpy Tons Per Year
VOC Volatile Organic Compound