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Governor
MICHAEL S.REGAN
Secretary
Air Quality 7T�7 V A
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY _ MICHAEL A.ABRACZINSKAS
Director
February 27, 2018
Mr. William McCrary
President
Yancey Stone, Inc.
5 Williams Road
Fletcher,NC 28732
Subject: Air Permit No. 07075R12
Yancey Stone, Inc. - Low Gap Quarry
Burnsville, Yancey County,North Carolina
Permit Class: Small
Facility ID# 0000067
Dear Mr. McCrary:
In accordance with your completed application received January 10, 2018, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. 07075R12 to Yancey Stone, Inc. - Low Gap Quarry, Burnsville,
Yancey County,North Carolina for the construction and operation of air emissions sources or air
cleaning devices and appurtenances. Please note the records retention requirements are contained in
General Condition 2 of the General Conditions and Limitations.
If any parts,requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to request a formal adjudicatory hearing within 30 days following receipt of this
permit, identifying the specific issues to be contested. Such a request will stay the effectiveness of
the entire permit. This hearing request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to G.S.
150B-23 of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-6714. The form for requesting a formal
adjudicatory hearing may be obtained upon request from the Office of Administrative Hearings.
Unless a request for a hearing is made pursuant to G.S. 15013-23,this air permit shall be final and
binding.
You may request modification of your air permit through informal means pursuant to G.S.
15013-22. 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 the permit will become
final and binding regardless of a request for informal modification unless a request for a hearing is
also made under G.S. 15013-23.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Air Quality
Asheville Regional Office 1 2090 U.S.Highway 70 1 Swannanoa,NC 28778
828 296 4500 T 1 828 299 7043 F
Mr. William McCrary
February 27, 2018
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Unless exempted by a condition of this permit or the regulations, construction of new
air pollution sources or air cleaning devices, or modifications to the sources or air cleaning
devices described in this permit must be covered under a permit issued by the Division of Air
_ Quality prior to construction. Failure to do so is a violation of G.S. 143-215.108 and may
subject the Permittee to civil or criminal penalties as described in G.S. 143-215.114A and 143-
215.114B.
This permit shall be effective from February 27, 2018 until January 31, 2026, is
nontransferable to future owners and operators, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations
as specified therein.
Changes have been made to the permit stipulations. The Permittee is responsible for
carefully reading the entire permit and evaluating the requirements of each permit
stipulation. The Permittee shall comply with all terms, conditions, requirements,limitations
and restrictions set forth in this permit. 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. Specific changes and additions are summarized
below (note: this list may not include all changes and additions):
• This Permit contains an emission inventory requirement for the 2024 calendar year as
part of the renewal in 2026; and
• Permits are now issued for eight years.
Should you have any questions concerning this matter,please contact Christopher Scott at 828-296-
4500.
Sincerely,
Brendan G. Davey, P.E., Regional Supervisor
Division of Air Quality,NC DEQ
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Enclosures
c: Asheville Regional Office
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
AIR PERMIT NO. 07075R12
Issue Date: February 27, 2018 Effective Date: February 27, 2018
Expiration Date: January 31, 2026 Replaces Permit: 07075R11
To construct and operate air emission source(s) and/or air cleaning device(s), and for the
discharge of the associated air contaminants into the atmosphere in accordance with the provisions
of Article 21 B of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina(NCGS)as amended, and other
applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations,
Yancey Stone, Inc. - Low Gap Quarry
19 Crushing Road
Burnsville, Yancey County,North Carolina
Permit Class: Small
Facility ID# 0000067
(the Permittee) is hereby authorized to construct and operate the air emissions sources and/or air
cleaning devices and appurtenances described below:
Emission Emission Source Control Control
System
Source ID Description System ID
Description
_. .
One non-metallic mineral processing plant 300 tons per hour primary crushing capacity
(jaw crusher restricted to a crushing rate of 250 tons per hour,with additional grizzly
by-pass of 50 tons per hour) using water suppression with no other control devices
ES-Conveying Conveying Operations N/A N/A
NSPS
ES-Crush Crushing Operations
{
NSPS N/A N/A
ES-Screen Screening Operations N/A N/A
NSPS
ES-Engine one diesel-fired engine with a maximum N/A N/A
NSPS,NESHAP power output of 280 horsepower
in accordance with the completed application 0000067.18A received January 10, 2018 including
any plans, specifications,previous applications, and other supporting data, all of which are filed
with the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality(DAQ) and are incorporated
as part of this permit.
Permit No. 07075RI2
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This permit is subject to the following specified conditions and limitations including any
TESTING, REPORTING, OR MONITORING REQUIREMENTS:
A. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS
1. Any air emission sources or control devices authorized to construct and operate above must
be operated and maintained in accordance with the provisions contained herein. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable Environmental Management Commission
Regulations, including Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code(NCAC), Subchapter
2D .0200, 2D .0202, 2D .0501, 2D .0510, 2D .0516, 2D .0521, 2D .0524 (40 CFR 60,
Subpart 000), 2D .0535, 2D .0540 and 2D .1111 (40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ).
2. PERMIT RENEWAL AND EMISSION INVENTORY REQUIREMENT -The Permittee,
at least 90 days prior to the expiration date of this permit, shall request permit renewal by
letter in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0304(d) and (f). Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q
.0203(i),no permit application fee is required for renewal of an existing air permit(without
a modification request). The renewal request(with AA application form) should be
submitted to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ. Also, at least 90 days prior to the expiration
date of this permit,the Permittee shall submit the air pollution emission inventory report
(with Certification Sheet) in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .0202,pursuant to N.C.
General Statute 143 215.65. The report shall be submitted to the Regional Supervisor,DAQ
and shall document air pollutants emitted for the 2024 calendar year.
3. EQUIPMENT REPORTING - To demonstrate compliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0501(c),
the Permittee shall maintain on-site an equipment list and a plant(or flow) diagram of all
equipment covered under this permit.
a. The equipment list shall include the total rated crushing capacity of all primary
crushers at the facility and the following information for each piece of equipment:
i. A description of equipment including applicability of New Source
Performance Standards, and:
A. Width of belt conveyors,
B. Dimensions and configuration(e.g., triple deck) of'screens,
C. Rated capacity (tons/hr) of each crusher, and
D. Rated capacity(tons or tons/hr) of all equipment not exempt from
permit requirements under 15 A NCAC 2Q .0102.
ii. A unique ID number.
iii. The date the equipment was manufactured, and
iv. The dates any required performance testing was conducted and submitted to
the Regional Supervisor, Division of Air Quality.
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b. The equipment list and plant diagram shall bear the date when the current list and
diagrams were revised.
c. The Permittee shall provide documentation to the Regional Supervisor, Division of
Air Quality, for any required performance testing within seven days of a written
request.
d. Notwithstanding General Condition and Limitation titled 'Equipment Relocation,"
the Permittee may install new non-primary crushing nonmetallic mineral processing
equipment so long as such equipment does not change the primary crushing rated
capacity of the facility and the equipment does not utilize any mechanical collection
device(s). The Permittee shall provide written notification to the Regional
Supervisor, Division of Air Quality, including a revised equipment list and a plant
layout or flow diagram, each time non-primary crushing nonmetallic mineral
processing equipment is installed at a facility. This notification shall be submitted at
least 15 days before the equipment is installed at the facility unless otherwise
approved by the Director.Non-primary crushing nonmetallic mineral processing
equipment includes all non-primary crushers, screen,conveyors and loadout bins.
e. Notwithstanding General Condition and Limitation titled 'Equipment Relocation,"
the Permittee may relocate existing non-primary crushing nonmetallic mineral
processing equipment so long as such equipment does not change the primary
crushing rated capacity of the facility. The Permittee shall provide written
notification to the Regional Supervisor, Division of Air Quality, including a revised
equipment list and a plant layout or flow diagram, each time non-primary crushing
nonmetallic mineral processing equipment is relocated at a facility. This notification
shall be submitted within 15 days of the relocation made at the facility,unless
otherwise approved by the Director.
4. PARTICULATE CONTROL REQUIREMENT -As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0510
"Particulates from Sand, Gravel, or Crushed Stone Operations," the following requirements
apply:
a. The Permittee of a sand, gravel,recycled asphalt pavement(RAP), or crushed stone
operation shall not cause, allow, or permit any material to be produced,handled,
transported, or stockpiled without taking measures to reduce to a minimum any
particulate matter from becoming airborne to prevent exceeding the ambient air
quality standards beyond the property line for particulate matter,both PMio and total
suspended particulates.
b. Fugitive dust emissions from sand, gravel, RAP, or crushed stone operations shall be
controlled by 15A NCAC 2D .0540 "Particulates from Fugitive Dust Emission
Sources."
c. The Permittee of any sand, gravel, RAP, or crushed stone operation shall control
process-generated emissions:
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i. From crushers with wet suppression(excluding RAP crushers); and
ii. From conveyors, screens, and transfer points
such that the applicable opacity standards in 15A NCAC 2D .0521 Control of Visible
Emissions," or 15A NCAC 2D .0524 "New Source Performance standards" are not
exceeded.
5. This primary crusher is a jaw crusher rated at 300 tons per hour(including 50 tons per hour
grizzly bypass) at a jaw setting of 12 inches per the manufacturer's specifications as
submitted. Any change from this crusher definition, other than like-for-like,will require a
permit application to be submitted. The purpose of this stipulation is to characterize the
primary crusher and not limit production.
6. SULFUR DIOXIDE CONTROL REQUIREMENT As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0516
"Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Combustion Sources," sulfur dioxide emissions from
combustion sources shall not exceed 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input.
7. VISIBLE EMISSIONS CONTROL REQUIREMENT -As required by 15A NCAC 2D
.0521 "Control of Visible Emissions," visible emissions from the emission sources,
manufactured after July 1, 1971, shall not be more than 20 percent opacity when averaged
over a six-minute period, except that six-minute periods averaging not more than 87 percent
opacity may occur not more than once in any hour nor more than four times in any 24-hour
period. However, sources which must comply with 15A NCAC 2D .0524 "New Source
Performance Standards" or .1110 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants" must comply with applicable visible emissions requirements contained therein.
8. VISIBLE EMISSIONS CONTROL REQUIREMENT -As required by 15A NCAC 2D
.0521 "Control of Visible Emissions," visible emissions from the emission sources,
manufactured as of July 1, 1971, shall not be more than 40 percent opacity when averaged
over a six-minute period, except that six-minute periods averaging not more than 87 percent
opacity may occur not more than once in any hour nor more than four times in any 24-hour
period. However, sources which must comply with 15A NCAC 2D .0524 "New Source
Performance Standards" or .1110 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants" must comply with applicable visible emissions requirements contained therein.
9. 15A NCAC 2D .0524 "NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS" - For the
following equipment, The Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions, including
the notification,testing, reporting,recordkeeping, and monitoring requirements contained in
Environmental Management Commission Standard 15A NCAC 2D .0524 "New Source
Performance Standards" (NSPS) as promulgated in 40 CFR 60, Subpart indicated below,
and including Subpart A "General Provisions."
40 CFR 60, Subpart IIII
ES-Generate (ID No. ES-Engine) "Standards of Performance for Stationary
Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines (CI ICE)"
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a. Emission Standards:
i. Owners and operators of stationary Cl ICE must operate and maintain
stationary Cl ICE that achieve the emission standards as required in 40 CFR
60.4204 and 60.4205 over the entire life of the engine.
ii. For the 2007 model year and later non-emergency stationary Cl ICE with a
displacement of less than 30 liters per cylinder, the Permittee must comply
with the emission standards for new Cl engines in 40 CFR 60.4201, as
applicable.[60.4204(b)]
b. Fuel Requirements: Engines subject to this subpart with a displacement of less than
30 liters per cylinder that use diesel fuel must use diesel fuel that meets the
requirements of 40 CFR 80.510(b) for nonroad diesel fuel, as listed below, except
that any existing diesel fuel purchased (or otherwise obtained)prior to October 1,
2010, maybe used until depleted. [60.4207(b)]
i. Has a maximum sulfur content of 15 ppm; and [40 CFR 80.510(b)]
ii. Has a minimum cetane index of 40 or a maximum aromatic content of 35
volume percent.[40 CFR 80.510(b)]
c. Monitoring Requirements: If the non-emergency stationary Cl ICE is equipped with
a diesel particulate filter to comply with the emissions standards listed above,the
diesel particulate filter must be installed with a backpressure monitor that notifies the
Permittee when the high backpressure limit of the engine is approached.[60.4209(b)]
d. Compliance Requirements:
i. The Permittee must do all the following, except as permitted under 40 CFR
60.4211(g):[60.4211(a)]
A. Operate and maintain the stationary Cl ICE and control device
according to the manufacturer's written emission-related instructions
or procedures developed by the Permittee that are approved by the
engine manufacturer.[60.4211(a)(1)]
B. Change only those emission-related settings that are permitted by the
manufacturer [60.421 l(a)(2)]; and
C. Meet the requirements of 40 CFR parts 89, 94 and/or 1068, as
applicable.[60.4211(a)(3)]
ii. The 2007 model year and later stationary non-emergency CI ICE must
comply with the emission standards specified in 40 CFR 60.4204(b). The
engine must be installed and configured according to the manufacturer's
emission-related specifications, except as permitted in 40 CFR
60.4211(g).[60.4211(c)]
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iii. An owner or operator of a modified or reconstructed stationary Cl ICE that
must comply with the emission standards of 40 CFR 60.4204(e) or 60.4205(f)
must demonstrate compliance according to one of the following
methods:[60.4211(e)]
A. Purchasing, or otherwise owning or operating an engine certified to
the emission standards in 40 CFR 60.4204(e) or 60.4205(f), as
applicable.[60.4211(e)]
B. Conducting a performance test to demonstrate initial compliance with
the emission standards according to the requirements specified in 40
CFR 60.4212 or 60.4213, as appropriate. The test must be conducted
within 60 days after the engine commences operation after the
modification or reconstruction.[60.4211(e)]
iv. If the Permittee does not install, configure, operate, and maintain the engine
and control device according to the manufacturer's emission-related written
instructions, or if the Permittee changes emission-related settings in a way
that is not permitted by the manufacturer,the Permittee must demonstrate
compliance per the requirements of 40 CFR 60.4211(g).[60.4211(g)]
10. 15A NCAC 2D .0524 "NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS" - For the
Conveying Operations (ID No. ES-Conveying), Crushing Operations (ID No. ES-Crush) and
Screening Operations (ID No. ES-Screen),the Permittee shall comply with all applicable
provisions, including the notification,testing, reporting, recordkeeping, and monitoring
requirements contained in Environmental Management Commission Standard 15A NCAC
2D .0524"New Source Performance Standards" (NSPS) as promulgated in 40 CFR 60,
Subpart 000, including Subpart A "General Provisions."
a. NSPS Reporting Requirements -In addition to any other notification requirements to
the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA),the Permittee is required to NOTIFY
the Regional Supervisor, DAQ, in WRITING, of the following:
i. The date construction(40 CFR 60.7) or reconstruction(40 CFR 60.15) of an
affected source(s)is commenced, postmarked no later than 30 days after such
date. This requirement shall not apply in the case of mass-produced facilities
which are purchased in completed form; and
ii. The actual date of initial start-up of an affected facility,postmarked within 15
days after such date;
b. NSPS Emissions Limitations - As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0524 [40 CFR-
60.672],the following permit limits shall not be exceeded:
i. For affected facilities that commenced construction, modification, or
reconstruction after August 31, 1983 but before April 22, 2008 (wet material
processing operations, as defined in 60.671, and Like-For-Like-Replacement,
as allowed in 60.670(d), are not subject to this Subpart):
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Affected Facility Pollutant
Emission
I E Limit
Visible
Crushers 1 15% opacity
Emissions
Fugitive emissions from conveyor belts, Visible % opacity
screening operations, and other affected facilities Emissions
ii. For affected facilities that commenced construction, modification, or
reconstruction on or after April 22, 2008 (wet material processing operations,
as defined in 60.671, and Like-For-Like-Replacement, as allowed in
60.670(d), are not subject to this Subpart):
Affected Facility Pollutant Emission
Limit -----
j Visible 12% opacity Crushers Emissions
(...... _ _ .._......
Fugitive emissions from conveyor belts, Visible o
screeningoperations, and other affected facilities Emissions 7/o opacity,
c. NSPS Monitoring Requirements -As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0524 [40 CFR
60.674],the following monitoring shall be conducted:
i. For any affected facility that commenced construction, modification, or
reconstruction on or after April 22, 2008 that uses wet suppression to control
emissions (Like-For-Like-Replacement, as allowed in 60.670(d), is riot
subject to this Subpart),the Permittee shall:
A. Perform monthly periodic inspections to check that water is flowing
to discharge spray nozzles in the wet suppression systems.
B. Initiate corrective action within 24 hours and complete corrective
action as expediently as practical if the Permittee finds that water is
not flowing properly during an inspection of the water spray nozzles.
d. NSPS Recordkeeping Requirements -As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0524 [40 CFR
60.675],the following recordkeeping requirements shall be conducted:
i. Each inspection of the water spray nozzles, including the date of each
inspection and any corrective actions taken, shall be recorded in a logbook(in
written or electronic form).
ii. The logbooks (in written or electronic form) shall be maintained on-site and
made available to DAQ personnel upon request.
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e. NSPS Performance Testing- As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0524,the following
performance tests shall be conducted:
j Affected Facility Pollutant
Test
?_. _ ._ .__.. Method..._l
- Crushers � Visible Method 9
F Emissions
Fugitive emissions from conveyor belts, screening Visible Method 9
operations, and other affected facilities Emissions
i. All performance tests shall be conducted in accordance with EPA Reference
Methods, contained in 40 CFR 60, Appendix A;
ii. The EPA Administrator retains the exclusive right to approve equivalent and
alternative test methods, continuous monitoring procedures, and reporting
requirements;
iii. Within 60 days after achieving the maximum production rate at which the
affected facility(s)will be operated, but not later than 180 days after the
initial start-up of the affected facility(s),the Permittee shall conduct the
required performance test(s) and submit two copies of a written report of the
test(s)to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ;
iv. The Permittee shall be responsible for ensuring,within the limits of
practicality,that the equipment or.process being tested is operated at or near
its maximum normal production rate or at a lesser rate if specified by the
Director or his delegate;
V. All associated testing costs are the responsibility of the Permittee;
vi. The Permittee shall arrange for air emission testing protocols to be provided
to the DAQ prior to testing. Testing protocols are not required to be pre-
approved by the DAQ prior to testing. The DAQ shall review testing
protocols for pre-approval prior to testing if requested by the Permittee at
least 45 days before conducting the test; and
vii. To afford the Regional Supervisor, DAQ,the opportunity to have an observer
present,the Permittee shall PROVIDE the Regional Office, in WRITING, at
least 7 days notice of any required performance test(s)that involve only
Method 9. All other tests require a 30 day notice.
viii. When determining compliance with the visible emissions limit from fugitive
emissions from crushers, conveyor belts, screening operations, and other
affected facilities (as described in 60.672(b) or 60.672(e)(1)),the duration of
the Method 9 test must be 30 minutes (five 6-minute averages). Compliance
with the fugitive visible emissions limits must be based on the average of the
five 6-minute averages.
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ix. For any affected facility that commenced construction,modification, or
reconstruction on or after April 22, 2008 that does not use wet suppression to
control emissions, the Permittee shall repeat the performance tests within five
(5) years of the previous test. If an affected facility relies on water carryover
from upstream wet suppression to control fugitive emissions,then that
affected facility is exempt from the 5-year repeat testing requirement
provided that the Permittee conducts periodic inspections of the upstream wet
suppression that is responsible for controlling fugitive emissions from the
affected facility and designates which upstream wet suppression systems will
be periodically inspected at the time of the initial performance test.
f. Like-For-Like-Replacement- As provided in 40 CFR 60.670(d), when an existing
facility is replaced by a piece of equipment of equal or smaller size, as defined in 40
CFR 60.671, having the same function as the existing facility, and there is no
increase in the amount of emissions,the new facility is exempt from the provisions
of 40 CFR 60.672, 60.674, and 60.675 except as provided for in 60.670(d)(3). The
Permittee shall comply with the reporting requirements of 40 CFR 60.676(a).
Equipment covered under 40 CFR 60.670 shall comply the requirements of 15A
NCAC 2D .0521.
11. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT- As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0535, the Permittee of
a source of excess emissions that last for more than four hours and that results from a
malfunction, a breakdown of process or control equipment or any other abnormal
conditions, shall:
a. Notify the Director or his designee 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
describe:
i. the name and location of the facility,
ii. the nature and cause of the malfunction or breakdown,
iii. the time when the malfunction or breakdown is first observed,
iv. the expected duration, and
V. an estimated rate of emissions.
b. Notify the Director or his designee immediately when the corrective measures have
been accomplished.
This reporting requirement does not allow the operation of the facility in excess of
Environmental Management Commission Regulations.
12. FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL REQUIREMENT -As required by 15A NCAC 2D .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 are received 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 2D .0540(f).
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' "Fugitive dust emissions" means particulate matter 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).
i 3. 15A NCAC 2D .1111 "MAXIMUM ACHIEVABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY" —For
the diesel-fired internal combustion engine(ID No. ES-Engine),the Permittee shall comply
with all applicable provisions, including the notification,testing, and monitoring
requirements contained in Environmental Management Commission Standard 15A NCAC
2D .1111, "Maximum Achievable Control Technology" as promulgated in 40 CFR 63,
Subpart ZZZZ, Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, including Subpart A "General
Compliance" established through compliance with NSPS, Subpart IIII, "Standards of
Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines (CI ICE)" as
outlined in Specific Condition 9.
B. GENERAL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS
1. In accordance with G.S. 143-215.108(c)(1), TWO COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS,
REPORTS, TEST DATA, MONITORING DATA,NOTIFICATIONS, REQUESTS FOR
RENEWAL,AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THIS PERMIT shall
be submitted to the:
Regional Supervisor
North Carolina Division of Air Quality
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa,NC 28778
828-296-4500
For identification purposes, each submittal should include the facility name as listed on the
permit,the facility identification number, and the permit number.
2. RECORDS RETENTION REQUIREMENT - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .0605,
any records required by the conditions of this permit shall be kept on site and made available
to DAQ personnel for inspection upon request. These records shall be maintained in a form
suitable and readily available for expeditious inspection and review. These records must be
kept on site for a minimum of 2 years, unless another time period is otherwise specified.
3. ANNUAL FEE PAYMENT-Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0203(a),the Permittee shall pay
the annual permit fee within 30 days of being billed by the DAQ. Failure to pay the fee in a
timely manner will cause the DAQ to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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4. EQUIPMENT RELOCATION - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0301, anew air permit
shall be obtained by the Permittee prior to establishing, building, erecting, using, or
operating the emission sources or air cleaning equipment at a site or location not specified in
this permit.
5. REPORTING REQUIREMENT - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0309, any of the
following that would result in previously unpermitted, new, or increased emissions must be
reported to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ:
a. changes in the information submitted in the application regarding facility emissions;
b. changes that modify equipment or processes of existing permitted facilities; 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.
6. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0309,this permit is subject to revocation or
modification by the DAQ upon a determination that information contained in the application
or presented in the support thereof is incorrect, conditions under which this permit was
granted have changed, or violations of conditions contained in this permit have occurred. In
accordance with G.S. 143-215.108(c)(1),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 cleaning device(s) and appurtenances.
7. In accordance with G.S. 143-215.108(c)(1), this permit is nontransferable by the Permittee.
Future owners and operators must obtain a new air permit from the DAQ.
8. In accordance with G.S. 143-215.108(c)(1),this issuance of this permit in no way absolves
the Permittee of liability for any potential civil penalties which may be assessed for
violations of State law which have occurred prior to the effective date of this permit.
9. In accordance with G.S. 143-215.108(c)(1),this permit does not relieve the Permittee of the
responsibility of complying with all applicable requirements of any Federal, State, or Local
water quality or land quality control authority.
10. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .0605, reports on the operation and maintenance of the
facility shall be submitted by the Permittee to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ at such
intervals and in such form and detail as may be required by the DAQ. Information required
in such reports may include,but is not limited to,process weight rates, firing rates, hours of
operation, and preventive maintenance schedules.
11. A violation of any term or condition of this permit shall subject the Permittee to enforcement
pursuant to G.S. 143-215.114A, 143-215.114B, and 143-215.114C, including assessment of
civil and/or criminal penalties.
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12. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(a)(2), no person shall refuse entry or
access to any authorized representative of the DAQ who requests entry or access for
purposes of inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials,nor shall any person
obstruct, hamper, or interfere with any such 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.
13. In accordance with G.S. 143-215.108(c)(1),this permit does not relieve the Permittee of the
responsibility of complying with any applicable Federal, State, or Local requirements
governing the handling, disposal, or incineration of hazardous, solid, or medical wastes,
including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA) administered by the
Division of Waste Management.
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14. PERMIT RETENTION REQUIREMENT - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0110,the
Permittee shall retain a current copy of the air permit at the site. The Permittee must make
available to personnel of the DAQ, upon request, the current copy of the air permit for the
site.
15. CLEAN AIR ACT SECTION 112(r) REQUIREMENTS - Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2D .2100
"Risk Management Program," if the Permittee is required to develop and register a risk
management plan pursuant to Section 112(r) of the Federal Clean Air Act, then the
Permittee is required to register this plan with the USEPA in accordance with 40 CFR Part
68.
16. PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL RELEASES - GENERAL DUTY -Pursuant to Title I
Part A Section 112(r)(1) of the Clean Air Act "Hazardous Air Pollutants - Prevention of
Accidental Releases--Purpose and General Duty," 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. This condition is federally-enforceable only.
17. GENERAL EMISSIONS TESTING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS - If emissions
testing is required by this permit, or the DAQ, or if the Permittee submits emissions testing
to the DAQ in support of a permit application or to demonstrate compliance,the Permittee
shall perform such testing in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .2600 and follow all DAQ
procedures including protocol approval,regional notification, report submittal, and test
results approval. Additionally, in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .0605,the permittee shall
follow the procedures for obtaining any required audit sample and reporting those results.
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Permit issued this the 27t'of February, 2018.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Brendan G. Davey, P.E.
Regional Supervisor
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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