AQ_F_1200107_20170302_PRMT_Permit

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S.REGAN
Secretary
Air Quality MICHAEL A.ABRACZINSKAS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - -
Acting Director
March 2, 2017
Mr. Carson Copeland
Chief Operating Officer.
Valdese Weavers, LLC
P.O. Box 70
Valdese,NC 28690
Subject: Air Permit No. 09762R03
Valdese Weavers, LLC - Lovelady Road Plant
Valdese, Burke County,North Carolina
Permit Class: Synthetic Minor
Facility ID# 1200107
Dear Mr. Copeland:
In accordance with your completed application received January 30, 2017, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. 09762R03 to Valdese Weavers, LLC - Lovelady Road Plant,
Valdese, Burke County,North Carolina for the construction and operation of air emissions sources
or air cleaning devices and appurtenances. Additionally,any emissions activities determined from
your air permit application as meeting the exemption requirements contained in 15A NCAC 2Q
.0102 have been listed for information purposes as an "ATTACHMENT" to the enclosed air permit.
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 ad judicatory 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 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. Carson Copeland
March 2, 2017
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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 March 2, 2017 until February 28, 2025, 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):
• The name of the facility is changed from "Valdese Weavers, Inc." to "Valdese
Weavers, LLC".
• The work practice standards required by 2D .0958 are removed from the permit.
• Minor changes are made to the Exempt Activity List.
• The permit is issued for an eight-year period.
• An emissions inventory for calendar year 2023 is required as part of the next permit
renewal.
Should you have any questions concerning this matter,please contact Harold Brady at 828-296-
4500.
Sincerely,
Brendan G. Davey, P.E.,Regional Supervisor
Division of Air Quality,NC DEQ
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Enclosures
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NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
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AIR PERMIT NO. 09762R03
Issue Date: March 2, 2017 Effective Date: March 2, 2017
Expiration Date: February 28, 2025 Replaces Permit: 09762R02
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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,
Valdese Weavers, LLC - Lovelady Road Plant
705 Lovelady Road,NE
Valdese, Burke County,North Carolina
Permit Class: Synthetic Minor
Facility ID# 1200107
(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 j TContol Control System
Source ID i Description ID Descri tion..._. Description
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B1, B2 and B3 Fmilleion
natural gas/No. 2 fuel oil-fired boilers (33.5(NSPS) I Btu per hour maximum heat input rate, N/AN/A
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TF 1 one natural gas-fired tenter frame (8.4 in N/A N/A
Btu per hour maximum heat input rate
TF2 one natural gas-fired tenter frame (6.0 million N/A N/A
(. _.. Btu per hour maximum heat input rate) I
TF3 one natural gas-fired tenter frame (7.0 million N/A N/A
BTU per hour maximum heat input)
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in accordance with the completed application 1200107.17A received January 30, 2017 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
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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 .0202, 2D .0503, 2D .0515, 2D .0516, 2D .0521, 2D .0524 (40 CFR 60, Subpart Dc), 2D
.0535, 2D .0540, 2D .1100, 2Q .0315 and 2Q .0317 (Avoidance).
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 2023 calendar year.
3. PARTICULATE CONTROL REQUIREMENT-As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0503
"Particulates from Fuel Burning Indirect Heat Exchangers," particulate matter emissions
from the fuel burning indirect heat exchangers shall not exceed the allowable emission rates
listed below:
Source Emission Limit(lbs/million Btu))
rhreenatural gas/No. 2 fuel oil-fired boilers
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(131, B2, and 133).
4. PARTICULATE CONTROL REQUIREMENT - As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0515
"Particulates from Miscellaneous Industrial Processes," particulate matter emissions from
the three natural gas-fired tenter frames (ID Nos. T171, TF2 and TF3) shall not exceed
allowable emission rates. The allowable emission rates are, as defined in 15A NCAC 2D
.0515, a function of the process weight rate and shall be determined by the following
equation(s),where P is the process throughput rate in tons per hour(tons/hr) and E is the
allowable emission rate in pounds per hour(lbs/hr).
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E=4.10 * (P) 0 67 for P <=30 tons/hr, or
E= 55 * (P) 0-"- 40 for P>30 tons/hr
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5. SULFUR DIOXIDE CONTROL REQUIREMENT -As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0516
"Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Combustion Sources," sulfur dioxide emissions from the
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emission sources shall not exceed 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input.
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6. 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.
7. 15A NCAC 2D .0524 "NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS" - For the three
natural gas/No. 2 fuel oil fired boilers (ID Nos. B1, B2 and 133), 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 De, 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:
The sulfur content of the distillate oil combusted in an affected source shall not
exceed 0.5 percent by weight. Within 30 days after each six-month period of the
calendar year(by January 30 for the previous six-month period between July and
December and by July 30 for the previous six-month period between January and
June),the Permittee must submit in writing to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ,the
sulfur content of the distillate oil combusted in an affected source. If fuel supplier
certification is used to demonstrate compliance, fuel supplier certification shall
include the following information:
i. The name of the oil supplier;
ii. A statement from the oil supplier that the oil complies with the specification
under the definition of distillate oil in 40 CFR 60.41(c); and
iii. A certified statement signed by the owner or operator of an affected source
that the records of fuel supplier certification submitted represent all of the
fuel combusted during the reporting period.
b. NSPS Recordkeeping Requirements - In addition to any other recordkeeping
requirements of the EPA,the Permittee is required to maintain records as follows:
is The amounts of each fuel combusted during each month; and
ii. All records required under this section shall be maintained for a period of two
years following the date of such record.
C. NSPS Emissions Limitations -As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0524,the following
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permit limits shall not be exceeded:

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Affected Source(s) Pollutant Emission Limit
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Fhreeural gas/No. 2 fuel oil-fired boilers Sulfur content 0.5%by weight i
B1, B2 and B3) __._,___.. Visible Emissions . 20%
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8. 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.
9. 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).
"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).
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10. TOXIC AIR POLLUTANT EMISSIONS LIMITATION AND REPORTING
REQUIREMENT- Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2D .1100 "Control of Toxic Air Pollutants," and
in accordance with the approved application for an air toxic compliance demonstration,the
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following permit limits shall not be exceeded:

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�Affected Sources ` Toxic Air Pollutant ;Emission Limit'
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Ammonia as NH3 7664-41-7 2.81bs/hr
Facility Wide — � -
Formaldehyde (50-00-0) 2.51bs/hr
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Restrictions - To ensure compliance with the above limits,the facility shall be constructed
and operated in a manner consistent with the computer modeling approved by the Division
of Air Quality on September 22, 2008.
11. LIMITATION TO AVOID 15A NCAC 2Q .0501 - Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0315
"Synthetic Minor Facilities," to avoid the applicability of 15A NCAC 2Q .0501 "Purpose of
Section and Requirement for a Permit," as requested by the Permittee, facility-wide
emissions shall be less than the following:
ollutant Emission Limit
(Tons per consecutive 12 monthperiod)
SOa 100
a. Operations Restrictions - To ensure emissions do not exceed the limitations above,
the following restrictions shall apply:
i. The total gallons of fuel oil combusted, facility-wide, shall be less than
2,814,000 gallons per consecutive 12-month period.
ii. The sulfur content of the fuel oil shall be limited to 0.5% sulfur by weight.
b. Recordkeeping Requirements
i. The Permittee shall record monthly and total annually the gallons of fuel oil
combusted; and
ii. Fuel supplier certification shall be kept on-site and made available to DAQ
personnel upon request.
c. Reporting Requirements - Within 30 days after each calendar year, regardless of the
actual emissions,the Permittee shall submit, in writing to the DAQ regional
supervisor,the amount of fuel oil combusted, facility-wide. The data should include
monthly and 12 month totals for the previous 12-month period.
12. AVOIDANCE CONDITION FOR AREA SOURCES SUBJECT TO 40 CFR 63 Subpart
JJJJJJ(6J) - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0317,,the Permittee is avoiding
applicability of 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ (0) "Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional
Boilers Area Sources." The Permittee is permitted to operate the natural gas/No. 2 fuel oil-
fired boilers (ID Nos. Bl, B2 and 133). Per 40 CFR 63.11195(e), these sources are exempt
from this Subpart because they are defined as gas-fired boiler(s) in 40 CFR 63.11237. In
order to maintain this exemption,the Permittee is allowed to fire liquid fuel only during
periods of gas curtailment, gas supply interruptions, startups, or for periodic testing on liquid
fuel(periodic testing not to exceed a combined total of 48 hours during any calendar year).

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a. The Permittee shall maintain records that document the time periods when liquid fuel
is fired and the reasons the liquid fuel is fired.
b. If the Permittee fires liquid fuel for reasons other than gas curtailment, gas supply
interruptions, startups, or for periodic testing on liquid fuel, the Permittee is no
longer exempt from Subpart JJJJJJ(6J). As required by 40 CFR 62.11225(g),the
Permittee must provide notice within 30 days of the fuel switch.The notification
must identify:
i. The name of the owner or operator of the affected source,the location of the
source,the boiler(s)that have switched fuels, and the date of the notice.
ii. The date upon which the fuel switch occurred.
As required by 40 CFR 63.11210(h), the Permittee must demonstrate
compliance within 180 days of the effective date of the fuel switch.
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
I 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.
4. EQUIPMENT RELOCATION - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0301, a new 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.

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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
1 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.
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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.
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.

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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,
j including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA) administered by the
Division of Waste Management.
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
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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
3 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.
Permit issued this the 2nd of March, 2017.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Brendan G. Davey, P.E.
Regional Supervisor
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Air Permit No. 09762R03

ATTACHMENT to Permit No. 09762R03, March 2, 2017
Insignificant/Exempt Activities
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Exemption Source of Source of Title V
Source Regulation TAPs� Pollutants?
I-Cal - one natural gas-fired calender process 2Q .0102 E ��
Yes Yes
j(0.19 mmBtu/hour maximum heat i rate) , (h)(1)(B)I-Dry - five natural gas-fired dryers (2.81
mmBtu/hour maximum heat input rate, 2Q .0102 Yes Yes 1
combined) (h)(1)(B) i
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I-Mix - one chemical storage and mixing 2Q .0102
Yes � Yes
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1. Because an activity is exempted from being required to have a permit or permit modification
does not mean that the activity is exempted from an applicable requirement or that the owner
or operator of the source 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 2D .1100 "Control of Toxic Air Pollutants" or 2Q .0711 "Emission Rates
Requiring a Permit."
3. Sample permit conditions showing the regulatory requirements for exempt sources subject to
NESHAP,NSPS, and NCAC rules may be found here: http://www.ncair.org/permits/insi /
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