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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Air Quality SHEILA C. HOLMAN
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December 21,2015
Mr. Lee Ragsdale,Jr.
Vice President of Asset Management
North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation-Anson Plant
3400 Sumner Boulevard
Raleigh,North Carolina 27616
SUBJECT: Air Quality Permit No. 09492T08
Facility ID: 0400050
North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation-Anson Plant
Lilesville,Anson County,North Carolina
Fee Class: Title V
PSD Class:Major
Dear Mr. Ragsdale:
In accordance with your completed Air Quality Permit Applications for renewal of a Title V permit,
received August 26, 2014, and for renewal of a Phase II Acid Rain Permit,received September 17,2014, we
are forwarding herewith Air Quality Permit No. 09492T08 to the North Carolina Electric Membership
Corporation - Anson Plant located at 749 Blewett Falls Road, Lilesville, North Carolina authorizing the
construction and operation, of the emission sources and associated air pollution control devices specified
herein. Additionally, any emissions activities determined from your Air Quality Permit Application as being
insignificant per 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2Q .0503(8) have been listed for informational
purposes as "ATTACHMENT 2" to this cover letter. 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 of
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 limitations contained in this Air Quality 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. This hearing request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to NCGS (North Carolina General Statutes) 15013-23, 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 150B-23, this Air Quality Permit shall be final and
binding 30 days after issuance.
You may request modification of your Air Quality Permit through informal means pursuant to NCGS
15013-22. This request must be submitted in writing to the Director and must identify the specific provisions or
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality Air Quality
1641 Mail Service Center 1 217 W.Jones Street,Suite 4000 Raleigh,NC 27609-1641
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Mr.Lee Ragsdale,Jr.
December 21, 2015
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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 150B-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(b) 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
Permittee to civil or criminal penalties as described in GS 143-215.114A and 143-215.114B.
Anson County has not triggered Increment Tracking for any pollutants. It is not expected that this renewal
application will consume or expand increments for any pollutants.
This Air Quality Permit shall be effective from December 21, 2015 until November 30, 2020, 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 Russell Braswell at
919-707-8731 or russell.braswell(a)ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely yours,
William D. Willets,P.E.,Chief,Permitting Section
Division of Air Quality,NCDEQ
c: Heather Ceron,EPA Region 4(with review)
Connie Horne(cover page only)
Fayetteville Regional Office
Central Files
ATTACHMENT 1 to Cover Letter to Permit 09492T08
North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation-Anson Plant
Table of Changes
The following table lists the changes associated with this permit action:
Page Number* Section* Changes Made
Throughout Throughout • Updated issue/expiration dates.
• Updated permit/application numbers.
• Updated Authorized Contact.
• Changed DENR to DEQ.
• Removed references to LAIR.
• Added references to CSAPR.
3 Permitted • Combined all rows of the equipment list table because all of the
Equipment turbines are identical.
List • Changed CD-1 into CD-IA through CD-613 because each turbine has
its own individual control device.
5 2.1.A.2. • Rewrote stipulation for NSPS Subpart KKKK—SO2. This change
was primarily for clarity.
• Added note regarding initial testing.
• Added reporting requirement per 2Q .0508(f).
7 2.1.A.3. • Rewrote stipulation for NSPS Subpart KKKK—NOx. This change
was to incorporate NCEMC's use of 40 CFR Part 75,Appendix E.
The stipulation still references other compliance methods.
• Added note regarding initial testing.
• Added reporting requirement per 2Q .0508(f).
9 2.1.A.4. • Added note regarding initial testing.
• Added note stating that no monitoring/recordkeeping/reporting is
required for 2D .0530.
10 2.1.A.5. • Changed recordkeeping requirements to better reflect monitoring
and emission limits.
• Updated reporting requirements to better reflect monitoring and
emission limits.
13 2.3. • Replaced CAIR with CSAPR. CAIR no longer applies.
14 2.4. • Added Section 2.4. "Permit Shield for Non-applicable
Requirements"
• Added CAIR to the permit shield
• Added 2D .2400 to the permit shield.
15 3. • Updated General Conditions to v3.7.
* This refers to the current permit unless otherwise stated.
ATTACHMENT 2 to Cover Letter to Permit 09492T08
North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation-Anson Plant
Insignificant Activities per 15A NCAC 2Q .0503(8)
ID Nos. Emission Source Description
IES-11 One natural gas-fired heater for warming up pipeline natural gas used in combustion turbines
IES-12 One 500,000 gallon No. 2 fuel oil storage tank
IES-13 One 500,000 gallon No. 2 fuel oil storage tank
1. Because an activity is insignificant 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
l 100 "Control of Toxic Air Pollutants"or 2Q .0711 "Emission Rates Requiring a Permit".
State of North Carolina,
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Air Quality
AIR QUALITY PERMIT
Permit No. Replaces Permit No. Issue/Effective Date Expiration Date
09492T08 09492T07 December 21, 2015 November 30, 2020
Until such time as this permit expires or is modified or revoked, the below named Permittee is permitted to
construct and operate the emission sources and associated air pollution control devices specified herein, in
accordance with the terms, conditions, and limitations within this permit. This permit is issued under the
provisions of Article 21 B of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and Title 15A North
Carolina Administrative Codes(15A NCAC), Subchapters 2D and 2Q,and other applicable Laws.
Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC, Subchapter 2Q, the Permittee shall not construct, operate, or modify any
emission sources 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: North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation-
Anson Plant
Facility ID: 0400050
Facility Site Location: 749 Blewett Falls Road
City, County, State, Zip: Lilesville,North Carolina 28091
Mailing Address: 749 Blewett Falls Road
City, State, Zip: Lilesville,North Carolina 28091
Application Numbers: 0400050.14A & .1413
Complete Application Date: August 26, 2014 (.14A)
September 17, 2014 (.1413)
Primary SIC Code: 4911
Division of Air Quality, Fayetteville Regional Office
Regional Office Address: 225 Green St, Suite 714
Fayetteville,North Carolina 28301
Permit issued this the 2Is'of December, 2015.
Yl/
William D. Willets,P.E., Chief,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
2.2- Acid Rain Permit Requirements
2.3- Cross State Air Pollution Rule Permit Requirements
2.4- Permit Shield for Non-applicable Requirements
SECTION 3: GENERAL PERMIT CONDITIONS
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: List of Acronyms
Attachment 2: Acid Rain Permit Application dated September 17, 2014 (five pages)
Air Permit No. 09492T08
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SECTION 1- PERMITTED EMISSION SOURCES AND ASSOCIATED AIR
POLLUTION CONTROLS AND APPURTENANCES
The following table contains a summary of all permit emission sources and associated air pollution control
devices and appurtenances.
Page Control Device Control Device
No(s). Emission Source ID No. Emissions Source Description ID No. Description
ES-lA and ES-1B, Twelve Pratt &Whitney FT8 Swift-Pac CD-IA, CD-1B Water injection
ES-2A and ES-2B, simple-cycle gas turbines(300 million Btu CD-2A, CD-2B system(one
ES-3A and ES-3B, per hour nominal heat input capacity when CD-3A, CD-3B system per
ES-4A and ES-4B, firing natural gas,and 281 million Btu per CD-4A, CD-4B turbine)
All ES-5A and ES-5B, hour nominal heat input capacity when CD-5A, CD-5B
ES-6A and ES-6B firing No. 2 fuel oil (<0.002% sulfur by CD-6A, CD-6B
wt),each)and one generator per pair of
(NSPS, Subpart KKKK; turbines
PSD)
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SECTION 2- SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS
2.1- Emission Sources and Control Devices 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. Twelve natural gas/No.2 fuel oil-fired simple-cycle gas turbines(M Nos.ES-lA and 1B through 6A
and 613)each equipped with a water injection system (M No. CD-lA and 1B through CD-6A and 6B)
The following table provides a summary of limits and standards for the emissions sources described above:
Regulated Limits/Standards Applicable Regulations
Pollutant
Visible emissions 20 percent opacity 15A NCAC 2D .0521
Sulfur dioxide Any fuel: Not to exceed total sulfur content of 0.05 15A NCAC 2D .0524
wt %(500 ppmw) 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKK
-or-
Any fuel: Not to exceed total sulfur dioxide
emissions of 0.06 lbs/mmBtu heat input
-or-
Exit gases: Not to discharge sulfur dioxide
emissions in excess of 0.90 pounds per megawatt-
hour gross output
Phase II Acid Rain permit requirements 15A NCAC 2Q .0402
See Section 2.2 (40 CFR Part 72)
Cross State Air Pollution Rule Requirements 40 CFR Part 97, Subpart CCCCC
See Section 2.3.
Nitrogen oxides No. 2 fuel oil: 74 ppm at 15 percent 02 15A NCAC 2D .0524
(4-hour rolling average) 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKK
Natural gas: 25 ppm at 15 percent 02
(4-hour rolling average)
Less than 245 tons per consecutive 12 months 15A NCAC 2Q .0317
(PSD Avoidance)
Phase Il Acid Rain permit requirements 15A NCAC 2Q .0402
See Section 2.2 (40 CFR Part 72)
Cross State Air Pollution Rule Requirements 40 CFR Part 97, Subparts
See Section 2.3. AAAAA and BBBBB
Carbon monoxide • Hours of operation(hours represent non 15A NCAC 2D .0530
startup/shutdown periods): (Prevention of Significant
o Limit of 1,230 hours per year per turbine Deterioration)
maximum operation when firing natural gas,
and
o Limit of 710 hours per year per turbine when
firing No. 2 fuel oil(<0.002 % sulfur by wt.)
• BACT emission limits(See Section 2.1.A.4.)
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1. 15A NCAC 2D .0521: CONTROL OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS
a. Visible emissions from each of the twelve gas turbines (ID Nos. ES-1A and B through ES-6A and
B) 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 2Q .0508(f)]
b. If emission 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 2D .0521.
Monitoring/Recordkeeping/Reporting [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
c. No monitoring, recordkeeping, or reporting is required for visible emissions from the firing of
natural gas and/or No. 2 fuel oil in any turbine.
2. 15A NCAC 2D .0524: NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
(40 CFR PART 60, Subpart KKKK—Sulfur Dioxide [S02])
a. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions, including the notification, testing,
recordkeeping, and monitoring requirements contained in 15A NCAC 2D .0524 "New Source
Performance Standards", as promulgated in 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKK "Standards of
Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines", including Subpart A "General Provisions".
Emission Limitations [40 CFR 60.4330(a)(1) and(2)and 60.4333]
b. i. The Permittee shall not cause to be discharged into the atmosphere from any combustion turbine
any gases which contain S02 in excess 0.90 lbs per megawatt-hour(lbs/MWh) gross output, or
ii. The Permittee shall not burn in any of the combustion turbines, fuels that contain total potential
sulfur dioxide emissions in excess of 0.06 lbs per million Btu heat input, or
c. The Permittee shall operate each combustion turbine and associated air pollution control equipment
in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practices for minimizing emissions at all
times, including during startup, shutdown, and malfunction.
Testing [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f), 40 CFR 60.4415]
d. The Permittee has completed initial performance testing required by 40 CFR 60.4415(a).'
e. The Permittee shall conduct subsequent performance tests no more than 14 calendar months from
the previous test. The test shall be conducted in one of three ways:
i. Periodically determine the sulfur content of the fuel. If the Permittee chooses this option, the
Permittee shall use the methods specified in 40 CFR 60.4415(a)(1).
ii. Measure the S02 concentration in the exhaust using one of the methods specified in 40 CFR
60.4415(a)(2).
iii. Measure the S02 and diluent gas concentrations using one of the methods specified in 40 CFR
60.4415(a)(3).
f. Emission testing shall be conducted in accordance with General Condition JJ.
If the results of emission testing are above the limit given in Paragraph b., above, the Permittee shall
be deemed in noncompliance with 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKK.
1 Initial testing was completed on April 3-6, 2007.
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Monitoring [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f),40 CFR 60.4360, .4365, and .4370]
g. The Permittee shall monitor the total sulfur content of the fuel being fired in each turbine using the
testing methods listed in Paragraph e., above. If, during the most recent performance test, the sulfur
content of the gaseous fuel was less than half of the applicable limit, the Permittee may use the
methods listed in 40 CFR 60.4360 for the gaseous fuel.
h. The Permittee may elect to not monitor the total sulfur content of the fuel, as required by Paragraph
g., above, if the fuel is demonstrated to not exceed the emission limit in Paragraph b.ii., above. In
order to make this demonstration, the Permittee must use either:
i. A valid purchase contract, tariff sheet, or transportation contract for the fuel. These must
specify that the maximum total sulfur content is less than:
A. 0.05%by weight (500 ppmw)for oil, and
B. 20 grains of sulfur per 100 standard cubic feet for gas.
ii. Representative fuel sampling data which demonstrates that the sulfur content of the fuel does
not exceed the emission limit in Paragraph b.ii. At a minimum, the amount of fuel sampling
specified in Sections 2.3.1.4. or 2.3.2.4. of 40 CFR Part 75, Appendix D (Appendix D) is
required.
i. When determining the sulfur content of the fuel, the frequency shall be as follows:
i. Fuel oil. The Permittee shall choose one of the sampling options and associated frequency
described in Sections 2.2.3, 2.2.4.1,2.2.4.2, and 2.2.4.3 of Appendix D.
ii. Gaseores firel. If the Permittee elects not to demonstrate sulfur content using the options in
Paragraphs h.i or h.ii, above, and the gaseous fuel is supplied without
intermediate bulk storage, the sulfur content must be determined and
recorded once per unit operating day.
iii. Custom schedules. Notwithstanding the requirements of Paragraph i.ii., above, the Permittee
may develop a custom schedule for determining the total sulfur content of
the gaseous fuel. The custom schedule must be approved by the
Administrator and meet the requirements of 40 CFR 60.4370(c).
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524 if the monitoring
requirements in Paragraphs g. through i., above, are not completed or if they show an exceedance of
the emission limit in Paragraphs b. or c.,above.
Excess Emissions and Monitor Downtime [40 CFR 60.4385]
j. If the Permittee chooses the option to monitor the sulfur content of the fuel, excess emissions and
monitoring downtime are defined as:
i. For samples of gaseous fuel and for oil samples obtained using daily sampling, flow
proportional sampling, or sampling from the unit's storage tank, an excess emission occurs each
unit operating hour included in the period beginning on the date and hour of any sample for
which the sulfur content of the fuel being fired in the combustion turbine exceeds the applicable
limit and ending on the date and hour that a subsequent sample is taken that demonstrates
compliance with the sulfur limit.
ii. If the option to sample each delivery of fuel oil has been selected, the Permittee must
immediately switch to one of the other oil sampling options if the sulfur content of a delivery
exceeds 0.05% by weight (500 ppmw). The Permittee shall continue to use one of the other
sampling options until all of the oil from the delivery has been combusted, and the Permittee
shall evaluate excess emissions according to Paragraph j.i., above.
iii. A period of monitor downtime begins when a required sample is not taken by its due date. A
period of monitor downtime also begins on the date and hour of a required sample, if invalid
results are obtained. The period of monitor downtime ends on the date and hour of the next valid
sample.
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Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
k. The results of all monitoring activities shall be maintained in a logbook (written or electronic
format)on-site and made available to an authorized representative upon request.
1. All records shall specify which options the Permittee has chosen to demonstrate compliance with the
emission limits, testing requirements, and monitoring requirements.
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524 if these records are not
maintained.
Reporting [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)and 40 CFR 60.4375]
m. The Permittee shall submit reports of excess emissions and monitor downtime in accordance with 40
CFR 60.7(c). Excess emissions must be reported for all periods of unit operation, including start-up,
shutdown, and malfunction. Excess emissions and monitor downtime are defined by 40 CFR
60.4385.
n. The Permittee shall submit a summary report of monitoring and recordkeeping activities postmarked
on or before January 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month period between July and
December and July 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month period between January
and June. All instances of deviations from the requirements of this permit must be clearly
identified.
3. 15A NCAC 2D .0524: NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
(40 CFR PART 60, Subpart KKKK—Nitrogen Oxides [NOx])
a. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions, including the notification, testing,
recordkeeping, and monitoring requirements contained in 15A NCAC 2D .0524 "New Source
Performance Standards", as promulgated in 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKK "Standards of
Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines", including Subpart A "General Provisions".
Emission Limitations [40 CFR 60.4325, 60.4333, and Table 1 to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart
KKKK]
b. The Permittee shall not cause to be discharged into the atmosphere from any combustion turbine any
gases which contain NOx emissions in excess of the applicable emission limits in Table 1 to Subpart
KKKK:
Excerpt from Table I to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKK
Combustion turbine heat input at peak load
Combustion turbine type (HHV) NOx emission standard
25 ppm at 15 percent Oz
New turbine firing natural gas [Between] 50 MMBtu/h and 850 MMBtu/h -or-
150 ng/J of useful output
(1.2 lb/MWh).
74 ppm at 15 percent 02
New turbine firing fuels [Between] 50 MMBtu/h and 850 MMBtu/h -or-
other than natural gas 460 ng/J of useful output
(3.6 lb/MWh).
c. If the total heat input to a single turbine is greater than or equal to 50 percent natural gas, the limit
for a natural gas-fired turbine applies. Similarly, if the total heat input to a single turbine is greater
than 50 percent distillate oil, the limit for distillate oil applies.
d. The Permittee shall operate each combustion turbine and associated air pollution control equipment
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in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practices for minimizing emissions at all
times, including during startup, shutdown, and malfunction.
Testing [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f), 40 CFR 60.4400(a), and 40 CFR Part 75, Appendix E,
Sections 2.1 and 2.2]
e. The Permittee has completed initial performance testing required by 40 CFR 60.4400(a).2
f. When the Permittee is demonstrating compliance by using the optional NOx emissions estimation
allowed by 40 CFR Part 75, Appendix E, the Permittee shall retest the NOx emission rate while
combusting each type of fuel (or fuel mixture) for which a NOx emission rate versus heat input rate
correlation curve was derived, at least once every 20 calendar quarters. Each time that a new fuel-
specific correlation curve is derived from retesting, the new curve shall be used to report NOx
emission rate, beginning with the first operating hour in which the fuel is combusted, following the
completion of the retest. The retests shall be conducted according to the procedures in 40 CFR Part
75, Appendix E, Section 2.
g. When the Permittee is demonstrating compliance by using the continuous monitoring system
allowed by 60.4335(a) or by using the continuous emission monitoring system (CEMS) allowed by
60.4335(b), the Permittee shall conduct subsequent performance tests no more than 14 calendar
months following the previous performance test.
h. Any emission testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ.
If the Permittee does not conduct the emission testing required by Paragraphs e. though h., above, or
the results of the required emission testing are above the limit given in Paragraph b., above, the
Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524.
Monitoring/Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f), 40 CFR 60.4335, 60.4340, 60.4345,
60.4350, and 60.4355 and 40 CFR Part 75, Appendix E]
I. The Permittee shall choose to monitor NOx emissions by:
i. Using a continuous monitoring system to monitor parameters as listed in 40 CFR 60.4335(a); or
ii. Using a continuous emission monitoring system (CEMS)per 40 CFR 60.4335(b); or
iii. Follow the requirements of 40 CFR Part 75, Appendix E "Optional NOx Emissions Estimation
Protocol for Gas-Fired Peaking Units and Oil-Fired Peaking Units" (Appendix E).3
j. When the Permittee is following the requirements of Appendix E:
I. Each turbine using the Optional Protocol must meet the definition of"Peaking Unit" as defined
in 40 CFR 72.2: "A unit that has an average capacity factor of no more than 10.0 percent during
the previous three calendar years and a capacity factor of no more than 20.0 percent in each of
those calendar years."
ii. The Permittee shall monitor and record for each hour the unit is combusting fuel:
1. The time;
2. The load on the unit;
3. Fuel flow rate;
4. Heat input rate for each fuel combusted to the nearest 0.1 mmBtu/hr; and
5. Any additional operating parameters chosen in accordance with Appendix E, Section 2.3.1.
iii. Determine and record the hourly NOx emission rate using the procedures in Appendix E,
Section 2.4.
iv. In the event of missing data or an operating parameter outside the limits determined by testing,
the Permittee shall use the procedures in 40 CFR Part 75, Appendix E, Section 2.5. to determine
the hourly NOx emission rate.
v. The Permittee shall develop and record a QA plan as described in Appendix E, Section 2.3.
2 Initial testing was completed on April 3-6, 2007.
3 The Permittee has historically chosen the methods in Appendix E as the
compliance demonstration method.
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vi. The Permittee shall keep records of average capacity factor for each unit for the current and the
previous three years in order to demonstrate that each unit meets the definition of "Peaking
Unit".
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524 if the monitoring and
recordkeeping requirements in Paragraphs i. and j., above, are not completed or if they show an
exceedance of the emission limit in Paragraph b., above.
Excess Emissions and Monitor Downtime [40 CFR 60.4380]
k. When the Permittee is demonstrating compliance with the emission limits by using parameter
monitoring as allowed by 40 CFR 60.4335(a), periods of excess emissions and monitor downtime
that must be reported are defined by 40 CFR 60.4380(a).
1. When the Permittee is demonstrating compliance with the emission limits by using a NOx GEMS,
periods of excess emissions and monitor downtime that must be reported are defined by 40 CFR
60.4380(b).
m. When the Permittee is demonstrating compliance with the emission limits by using the provisions of
Appendix E, periods of excess emissions and monitor downtime that must be reported are defined
by the same conditions as for a NOx CEMS.
Reporting [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f), 40 CFR 60.4375 and 40 CFR Part 75, Appendix E]
n. The Permittee shall submit reports of excess emissions and monitor downtime in accordance with 40
CFR 60.7(c). Excess emissions must be reported for all periods of unit operation, including start-up,
shutdown, and malfunction. Excess emissions and monitor downtime are defined by 40 CFR
60.4380.
o. The Permittee shall submit a summary report of monitoring and recordkeeping activities postmarked
on or before January 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month period between July and
December and July 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month period between January
and June. All instances of deviations from the requirements of this permit must be clearly
identified.
4. 15A NCAC 2D .0530: PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION
a. In order to comply with the best available control technology (BACT) determination pursuant to
15A NCAC 2D .0530, the Permittee shall:
i. Control carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from the natural gas/No. 2 fuel oil-fired turbines (ID
Nos. ES-IA and 1B through ES-6A and 6B) such that total emissions of CO shall not exceed
405.5 tons per consecutive 12-month period.
ii. Limit the hours of operation of each turbine (hours represent non startup/shutdown periods) to no
more than:
A. 1,230 hours per year when firing natural gas, and
B. 710 hours per year when firing No. 2 fuel oil (<0.002% sulfur by weight)
iii. Limit the emission rate of CO to the BACT limits given in Tables 1 and 2, below
Table 1
CO limits while firing natural gas
Combustion turbine Less than or equal to 100%, Less than or equal to 75%, Less than or equal to 50%
load but greater than 75% but greater than 50%
Ambient temperature 32 59 90 32 59 90 32 59 90
(degrees F)
BACT Limits 61.12 45.48 43.82 79.74 64.5 48.05 78.85 63.34 57.72
(lb/hr)
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Table 2
CO limits while firing No.2 fuel oil(<0.002%sulfur by weight)
Combustion turbine Less than or equal to 100%, Less than or equal to 75%, Less than or equal to 50%
load but greater than 75% but greater than 50%
Ambient temperature 32 59 90 32 59 90 32 59 90
(degrees F)
BACT Limits 13.27 10.25 8.83 16.11 12.52 10.11 18.97 15.21 12.07
(lb/hr)
Testing [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
b. If additional emission testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with General
Condition JJ4. If the results of the testing are above the limits given in Paragraph a., above, the
Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0530.
Monitoring/Recordkeeping/Reporting [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
c. No monitoring/recordkeeping/reporting for CO emissions from the turbines is required to show
compliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0530.
5. 15A NCAC 2Q .0317: AVOIDANCE CONDITIONS
(Avoidance of 15A NCAC 2D .0530: PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION)
a. To comply with this permit and to avoid applicability of 15A NCAC 2D .0530 "Prevention of
Significant Deterioration", as requested by the Permittee, combined emissions of oxides of nitrogen
(NOx) from the combustion turbines (ID Nos. ES-1A, ES-113, ES-2A, ES-2B, ES-3A, ES-313, ES-
4A, ES-413, ES-5A, ES-513, ES-6A, ES-613) shall be less than 245 tons total per consecutive 12-
month period.
Testing [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
b. The Permittee comply with the emission testing requirements of 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKK
(See Section 2.1.A.3.). If the results of any tests for NOx are above the limits given in Paragraph a.,
above, the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0317.
Monitoring [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
c. The Permittee shall monitor NOx emissions from combustion turbines (ID Nos. ES-1A, ES-113, ES-
2A, ES-213, ES-3A, ES-3B, ES-4A, ES-413, ES-5A, ES-513, ES-6A, ES-613) as required by 40 CFR
Part 60, Subpart KKKK.
d. In addition, NOx emissions from turbine startup and shutdown shall be calculated using the
manufacturer's data and assuming a loading/unloading rate of 5 megawatts per minute.
If the Permittee does not monitor NOx emissions according to the requirements above, or if the
monitoring indicates and exceedance of the emission limit in Paragraph a., above, the Permittee
shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0317.
Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
e. Each startup and shutdown shall be recorded daily for each turbine.
f. The Permittee shall calculate and record the total daily NOx emissions from each turbine. Total
daily NOx emissions shall equal startups plus shutdowns plus daily running load.
4 The Permittee completed initial testing for CO emissions on August 19 through
23, 2013 .
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g. At the end of each month, the Permittee shall calculate the combined NOx emissions from each
turbine. Then, the Permittee shall calculate the total NOx emissions for the previous 12-month
period.
h. The Permittee shall keep the record of all startups, shutdowns, and emission calculations in a
logbook (written or electronic format) on-site and made available to an authorized representative
upon request.
If the Permittee does not keep records according to the requirements above, the Permittee shall be
deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0317.
Reporting [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
i. The Permittee shall submit a summary report of monitoring and recordkeeping activities postmarked
on or before January 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month period between July and
December and July 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month period between January
and June. All instances of deviations from the requirements of this permit must be clearly
identified. The report shall also contain:
i. the monthly facility-wide NOx emissions for the previous 17 months, and
ii. for each month in the reporting period, the 12-month total facility-wide NOx emissions for the
period ending that on that month.
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2.2- Phase II Acid Rain Permit Requirements
ORIS code: 56249
Effective: December 21, 2015 until November 30, 2020
1. Statement of Basis
Statutory and Regulatory Authorities: In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 B of Chapter 143,
General Statutes of North Carolina as amended and Titles IV and V of the Clean Air Act, the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Air Quality issues this permit pursuant
to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Codes, Subchapter 2Q .0400 and 2Q .0500, and other
applicable Laws.
2. SO2 Allowance Allocations and NO.,Requirements for each affected unit
Source Pollutant Emission Limit
ID No. ES-lA
ID No. ES-1B
ID No. ES-2A SO SOz allowances are not allocated by U.S.
ID No. ES-2B - EPA for new units under 40 CFR Part 72.
ID No. ES-3A
ID No. ES-3B
ID No. ES-4A
ID No. ES-4B
ID No. ES-5A NO, Does not apply for combustion turbine units.
ID No. ES-5B
ID No. ES-6A
ID No. ES-6B
3. Phase 11 Permit Application(attached)
The Acid Rain Permit Application, dated September 17, 2014, submitted for this facility, as approved by
the Division of Air Quality, is part of this permit. The owners and operators of these Phase II acid rain
sources must comply with the standard requirements and special provisions set forth in the attached
application.
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Federal-Enforceable Only
2.3- Cross State Air Pollution Rules (CSAPR) Permit Requirements
For the twelve combustion turbines(ID Nos. ES-IA and 1B through 6A and 6B), the Permittee
shall comply with all applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 97, Subpart AAAAA "TR NOx
Annual Trading Program", Subpart BBBBB "TR NOx Ozone Season Trading Program", and
Subpart CCCCC "TR SOz Group 1 Trading Program".
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2.4- Permit Shield for Non-applicable Requirements
The Permittee is shielded from the following non-applicable requirements:
1. The EPA's Clean Air Interstate Rules(CAIR) are not applicable to the combustion turbines (ID
Nos. ES-1A and 1B through 6A and 6B),pursuant to 40 CFR 52.35(f)and 52.36(e). CAIR
has been replaced by the Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR).
2. The requirements of 15A NCAC 2D .2400 "Clean Air Interstate Rules"no longer apply to the
combustion turbines (ID Nos. ES-1A and 1B through 6A and 6B). According to 15A NCAC
2D .2401(a), the purpose of the 2D .2400 rules is to implement CAIR. Because CAIR no longer
applies, the 2D .2400 rules also no longer apply.
[I 5A NCAC 2Q .0512(a)(1)(B)]
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SECTION 3 - GENERAL CONDITIONS (version 3.7 09/21/2015)
This section describes terms and conditions applicable to this Title V facility.
A. General Provisions [NCGS 143-215 and 15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(16)]
1. Terms not otherwise defined in this pen-nit shall have the meaning assigned to such terms as defined in
15A NCAC 2D and 2Q.
2. The terms, conditions, requirements, limitations,and restrictions set forth in this permit are binding and
enforceable pursuant to NCGS 143-215.114A 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 terms 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 assurance 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 Availability[15A NCAC 2Q .0507(k)and.0508(i)(9)(B)]
The Permittee shall 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 2Q .0508(1)(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 2Q .0507(e)and 2Q .0508(1)(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
(COMS)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
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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 2Q .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.
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 2Q .0514]
The Permittee shall submit an application for an administrative permit amendment in accordance with
15A NCAC 2Q .0514.
2. Transfer in Ownership or Operation and Application Submittal Content [15A NCAC 2Q .0524 and 2Q
.0505]
The Permittee shall submit an application for an ownership change in accordance with 15A NCAC
2Q.0524 and 2Q .0505.
3. Minor Permit Modifications []5A NCAC 2Q .0515]
The Permittee shall submit an application for a minor permit modification in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2Q .0515.
4. Significant Permit Modifications [15A NCAC 2Q .0516]
The Permittee shall submit an application for a significant permit modification in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2Q .0516.
5. Reopening for Cause [15A NCAC 2Q .0517]
The Permittee shall submit an application for reopening for cause in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q
.0517.
H. Changes Not Requiring 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 2Q .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:
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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;
iii. 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 [15A NCAC 2Q .0523(b)]
The Permittee may make changes in the operation or emissions without revising the permit if:
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 [15A NCAC 2Q .0523(c)]
To the extent that emissions trading is allowed under 15A NCAC 2D, including subsequently adopted
maximum achievable control technology standards,emissions trading shall be allowed without permit
revision pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0523(c).
I. A. Reporting Requirements for Excess Emissions and Permit Deviations
[15A NCAC 2D .0535(f)and 2Q .0508(f)(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 21); or by a permit condition;
or that exceeds an emission limit established in a permit issued under 15A NCAC 2Q .0700. (Note:
Definitions of excess emissions under 2D.I I 10 and 2D.I I I I shall apply where defined by ride.)
"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 2D.0524),NESHAPS
(15A NCAC 2D .I I 10 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 2D .0524),NESHAPS (15A NCAC 2D .1110 or
.1111),or these rules do NOT define"excess emissions,"the Permittee shall report excess emissions in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .0535 as follows:
a. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2D.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 have been
accomplished;and
iii. submit to the Regional Supervisor or Director within 15 days a written report as described in
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15A NCAC 2D .0535(f)(3).
Permit Deviations
3. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)(2),the Permittee shall report deviations from permit requirements
(terms and conditions)as follows:
a. Notify the Regional Supervisor or Director of all other deviations from permit requirements not
covered under 15A NCAC 2D .0535 quarterly. A written report to the Regional Supervisor shall
include the probable cause of such deviation and any corrective actions or preventative actions
taken. The responsible official shall certify all deviations from permit requirements.
I. B. Other Requirements under 15A NCAC 2D.0535
The Permittee shall comply with all other applicable requirements contained in 15A NCAC 2D .0535,
including 15A NCAC 2D.0535(c)as follows:
1. Any excess emissions that do not occur during start-up and shut-down shall be 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 2D .0535(c)(1)through
(7)•
2. 15A NCAC 2D .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.
J. Emergency Provisions [40 CFR 70.6(g)]
The Permittee shall be subject to the following provisions with respect to 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.
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 affirmative 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 2Q .0508(e)and 2Q .0513(b)]
This 15A NCAC 2Q .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
2Q .0500 renewal application is submitted at least nine months before the date of permit expiration. If the
Permittee or applicant has complied with 15A NCAC 2Q .0512(b)(1), this 15A NCAC 2Q .0500 permit
shall not expire until the renewal permit has been issued or denied. Permit expiration under 15A NCAC
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2Q .0400 terminates the facility's right to operate unless a complete 15A NCAC 2Q .0400 renewal
application is submitted at least six months before the date of permit expiration for facilities subject to 15A
NCAC 2Q .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 2Q .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. Duty to Provide Information(submittal of information) [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(9)]
1. The Permittee shall furnish to the DAQ, in a timely manner, any reasonable information that the
Director may request in writin2 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. Duty to Supplement [15A NCAC 2Q .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.
O. Retention of Records [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)and 2Q .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 [15A NCAC 2Q .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 1 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 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 by Responsible Official [15A NCAC 2Q .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,
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and complete.
R. Permit Shield for Applicable Requirements [15A NCAC 2Q .0512]
1. 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 2Q .0523.
4. A permit shield does not extend to minor permit modifications made under 15A NCAC 2Q .0515.
S. Termination,Modification,and Revocation of the Permit[15A NCAC 2Q .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 21 B.
T. Insignificant Activities [15A NCAC 2Q .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 2Q .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 2Q .0508(1)and NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2)]
1. Upon presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law,the Permittee 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 safety 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.
Nothing in this condition shall limit the ability of the EPA to inspect or enter the premises of the
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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 2Q .0508(i)(10)]
1. The Permittee shall pay all fees in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .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 2Q .0519.
X. Annual Emission Inventory Requirements [15A NCAC 2Q .0207]
The Permittee shall report by June 30 of each year the actual emissions of each air pollutant listed in 15A
NCAC 2Q .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 2Q .0107 and 2Q. 0508(i)(9)]
Whenever the Permittee submits information under a claim of confidentiality pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q
.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 2Q .0107.
Z. Construction and Operation Permits [15A NCAC 2Q .0100 and .0300]
A construction and operating permit shall be obtained by the Permittee for any proposed new or modified
facility or emission source which is not exempted from having a permit prior to the beginning of
construction or modification, in accordance with all applicable provisions of 15A NCAC 2Q .0100 and
.0300.
AA. Standard Application Form and Required Information [15A NCAC 2Q .0505 and .0507]
The Permittee shall submit applications and required information in accordance with the provisions of 15A
NCAC 2Q .0505 and .0507.
BB. Financial Responsibility and Compliance History [15A NCAC 2Q .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. Refrigerant Requirements(Stratospheric Ozone and Climate Protection) [15A NCAC 2Q .0501(e)]
1. If the Permittee has appliances or refrigeration equipment, including air conditioning equipment, which
use Class I or 11 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 2Q .0508(h)]
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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.
EE. Prevention of Accidental Releases General Duty Clause-Section 112(r)(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.
FF. Title IV Allowances [15A NCAC 2Q .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 Pennittee's
emissions may not exceed any allowances that the facility lawfully holds under Title W of the Federal
Clean Air Act.
GG. Air Pollution Emergency Episode [15A NCAC 2D .0300]
Should the Director of the DAQ declare an Air Pollution Emergency Episode,the Permittee will be
required to operate in accordance with the Permittee's previously approved Emission Reduction Plan or, in
the absence of an approved plan,with the appropriate requirements specified in 15A NCAC 2D .0300.
HH. Registration of Air Pollution Sources [15A NCAC 2D .0202]
The Director of the DAQ may require the Permittee to register a source of air pollution. If the Permittee is
required to register a source of air pollution,this registration and required information will be in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .0202(b).
II. Ambient Air Quality Standards [15A NCAC 2D .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 2D .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.
JJ. General Emissions Testing and Reporting Requirements [15A NCAC 2Q .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, .1111, or .1415 of Subchapter 2D. 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 2D .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
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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:
(1) 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.
(2) Prescribe alternate test procedures on an individual basis when he finds that the alternative
method is necessary to secure more reliable test data.
(3) 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 2D .2600 has precedence
over all other tests.
KK. Reopening for Cause[15A NCAC 2Q .0517]
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 2Q .0513(c).
3. Except for the state-enforceable only portion of the permit,the procedures set out in 15A NCAC 2Q
.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 2Q .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. Reporting Requirements for Non-Operating Equipment[15A NCAC 2Q.0508(i)(16)]
The Permittee shall maintain a record of operation for permitted equipment noting whenever the equipment
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is taken from and placed into operation. During operation the monitoring recordkeeping and reporting
requirements as prescribed by the permit shall be implemented within the monitoring period.
MM. Fugitive Dust Control Requirement[15A NCAC 2D .0540] -STATE ENFORCEABLE ONLY
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 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 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 2Q.0501 and .0523]
1. For modifications made pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .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 2Q .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 2Q .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 "E5" of the application forms signed by the
responsible official verifying that the 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 Party Participation and EPA Review [15A NCAC 2Q .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 2Q .0518 begins at the end of the 45-day EPA review period.
ATTACHMENT 1 to Permit 09492T08
North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation-Anson Plant
List of Acronyms
AOS Alternate Operating Scenario
BACT Best Available Control Technology
Btu British thermal unit
CAA Clean Air Act
CSAPR Cross State Air Pollution Rule
CEM Continuous Emission Monitor
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CAA Clean Air Act
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
MACT Maximum Achievable Control Technology
NAA Non-Attainment Area
NCAC North Carolina Administrative Code
NCGS North Carolina General Statutes
NESHAPS National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
NOx Nitrogen Oxides
NSPS New Source Performance Standard
OAH Office of Administrative Hearings
PM Particulate Matter
PM10 Particulate Matter with Nominal Aerodynamic Diameter of 10 Micrometers or Less
POS Primary Operating Scenario
PSD Prevention of Significant Deterioration
RACT Reasonably Available Control Technology
SIC Standard Industrial Classification
SIP State Implementation Plan
SOz Sulfur Dioxide
tpy Tons Per Year
VOC Volatile Organic Compound
ATTACHMENT 2 to Permit 09492T08
North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation-Anson Plant
Acid Rain Permit Application
dated September 17, 2014
(five page attachment)
United States
Environmental Protection Agency OMB No.2060-0258
Acid Rain Program Approval expires 11/30/2012
WA% E
Acid Rain Permit Application
For more information,see instructions and 40 CFR 72.30 and 72.31.
This submission is: ❑ New ❑ Revised ® for ARP permit renewal
STEP 1
Identify the facility name, NCEMC Anson Plant NC 56249
State, and plant (ORIS) Facility(Source) Name State Plant Code
code.
STEP 2
a b
Enter the unit ID#
for every affected Unit ID# Unit Will Hold Allowances
unit at the affected in Accordance with 40 CFR 72.9(c)(1)
source in column "a." ES-lA Yes
ES-1B Yes
ES-2A Yes
ES-2B Yes
ES-3A Yes
ES--3B Yes
ES-4A Yes
ES-4B Yes
ES-5A Yes
ES-5B Yes
E S-6 A Yes
ES-6B Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
EPA Form 7610-16(Revised 7-2014)
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Facility Source Name from STEP 1
Permit Requirements
STEP 3 (1) The designated representative of each affected source and each affected
unit at the source shall:
Read the standard (i) Submit a complete Acid Rain permit application (including a compliance
requirements. plan) under 40 CFR part 72 in accordance with the deadlines specified in
40 CFR 72.30; and
(ii) Submit in a timely manner any supplemental information that the
permitting authority determines is necessary in order to review an Acid
Rain permit application and issue or deny an Acid Rain permit;
(2) The owners and operators of each affected source and each affected unit
at the source shall:
(i) Operate the unit in compliance with a complete Acid Rain permit
application or a superseding Acid Rain permit issued by the permitting
authority; and
(ii) Have an Acid Rain Permit.
Monitoring Requirements
(1) The owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, designated
representative of each affected source and each affected unit at the source
shall comply with the monitoring requirements as provided in 40 CFR part
75.
(2) The emissions measurements recorded and reported in accordance with
40 CFR part 75 shall be used to determine compliance by the source or unit,
as appropriate, with the Acid Rain emissions limitations and emissions
reduction requirements for sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides under the Acid
Rain Program.
(3) The requirements of 40 CFR part 75 shall not affect the responsibility of
the owners and operators to monitor emissions of other pollutants or other
emissions characteristics at the unit under other applicable requirements of
the Act and other provisions of the operating permit for the source.
Sulfur Dioxide Requirements
(1) The owners and operators of each source and each affected unit at the
source shall:
(i) Hold allowances, as of the allowance transfer deadline, in the source's
compliance account (after deductions under 40 CFR 73.34(c)), not less
than the total annual emissions of sulfur dioxide for the previous calendar
year from the affected units at the source; and
(ii) Comply with the applicable Acid Rain emissions limitations for sulfur
dioxide.
(2) Each ton of sulfur dioxide emitted in excess of the Acid Rain emissions
limitations for sulfur dioxide shall constitute a separate violation of the Act.
(3)An affected unit shall be subject to the requirements under paragraph (1)
of the sulfur dioxide requirements as follows:
(i) Starting January 1, 2000, an affected unit under 40 CFR 72.6(a)(2); or
(ii) Starting on the later of January 1, 2000 or the deadline for monitor
certification under 40 CFR part 75, an affected unit under 40 CFR
72.6(a)(3).
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NCEMC Anson Plant
Facility Source Name from STEP 1
Sulfur Dioxide Requirements, Cont'd.
STEP 3, Cont'd. (4) Allowances shall be held in, deducted from, or transferred among
Allowance Tracking System accounts in accordance with the Acid Rain
Program.
(5) An allowance shall not be deducted in order to comply with the
requirements under paragraph (1) of the sulfur dioxide requirements prior to
the calendar year for which the allowance was allocated.
(6)An allowance allocated by the Administrator under the Acid Rain Program
is a limited authorization to emit sulfur dioxide in accordance with the Acid
Rain Program. No provision of the Acid Rain Program, the Acid Rain permit
application, the Acid Rain permit, or an exemption under 40 CFR 72.7 or 72.8
and no provision of law shall be construed to limit the authority of the United
States to terminate or limit such authorization.
(7)An allowance allocated by the Administrator under the Acid Rain Program
does not constitute a property right.
Nitrogen Oxides Requirements
The owners and operators of the source and each affected unit at the source
shall comply with the applicable Acid Rain emissions limitation for nitrogen
oxides.
Excess Emissions Requirements
(1) The designated representative of an affected source that has excess
emissions in any calendar year shall submit a proposed offset plan, as
required under 40 CFR part 77.
(2) The owners and operators of an affected source that has excess
emissions in any calendar year shall:
(i) Pay without demand the penalty required, and pay upon demand the
interest on that penalty, as required by 40 CFR part 77; and
(ii) Comply with the terms of an approved offset plan, as required by 40
CFR part 77.
Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements
(1) Unless otherwise provided, the owners and operators of the source and
each affected unit at the source shall keep on site at the source each of the
following documents for a period of 5 years from the date the document is
created. This period may be extended for cause, at any time prior to the end
of 5 years, in writing by the Administrator or permitting
authority:
(i) The certificate of representation for the designated representative for
the source and each affected unit at the source and all documents that
demonstrate the truth of the statements in the certificate of representation,
in accordance with 40 CFR 72.24; provided that the certificate and
documents shall be retained on site at the source beyond such 5-year
period until such documents are superseded because of the submission
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Facility Source Name from STEP 1
of a new certificate of representation changing the designated
representative;
STEP 3, cont'd. Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements, Cont'd.
(ii) All emissions monitoring information, in accordance with 40 CFR part
75, provided that to the extent that 40 CFR part 75 provides for a 3-year
period for recordkeeping, the 3-year period shall apply.
(iii) Copies of all reports, compliance certifications, and other submissions
and all records made or required under the Acid Rain Program; and,
(iv) Copies of all documents used to complete an Acid Rain permit
application and any other submission under the Acid Rain Program or to
demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the Acid Rain Program.
(2) The designated representative of an affected source and each affected
unit at the source shall submit the reports and compliance certifications
required under the Acid Rain Program, including those under 40 CFR part
72 subpart I and 40 CFR part 75.
Liability
(1) Any person who knowingly violates any requirement or prohibition of the
Acid Rain Program, a complete Acid Rain permit application, an Acid Rain
permit, or an exemption under 40 CFR 72.7 or 72.8, including any
requirement for the payment of any penalty owed to the United States, shall
be subject to enforcement pursuant to section 113(c) of the Act.
(2) Any person who knowingly makes a false, material statement in any
record, submission, or report under the Acid Rain Program shall be subject
to criminal enforcement pursuant to section 113(c) of the Act and 18 U.S.C.
1001.
(3) No permit revision shall excuse any violation of the requirements of the
Acid Rain Program that occurs prior to the date that the revision takes effect.
(4) Each affected source and each affected unit shall meet the requirements
of the Acid Rain Program.
(5)Any provision of the Acid Rain Program that applies to an affected source
(including a provision applicable to the designated representative of an
affected source) shall also apply to the owners and operators of such source
and of the affected units at the source.
(6) Any provision of the Acid Rain Program that applies to an affected unit
(including a provision applicable to the designated representative of an
affected unit) shall also apply to the owners and operators of such unit.
(7) Each violation of a provision of 40 CFR parts 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, and
78 by an affected source or affected unit, or by an owner or operator or
designated representative of such source or unit, shall be a separate
violation of the Act.
Effect on Other Authorities
No provision of the Acid Rain Program, an Acid Rain permit application, an
Acid Rain permit, or an exemption under 40 CFR 72.7 or 72.8 shall be
construed as:
(1) Except as expressly provided in title IV of the Act, exempting or excluding
the owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, the designated
representative of an affected source or affected unit from compliance with
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Facility Source Name from STEP 1
any other provision of the Act, including the provisions of tit l I of the Act
relating
STEP 3, Cont'd.
Effect on Other Authorities, Cont'd. Aft Pef l
to applicable National Ambient Air Quality Standards or State
Implementation Plans;
(2) Limiting the number of allowances a source can hold; provided, that the
number of allowances held by the source shall not affect the source's
obligation to comply with any other provisions of the Act;
(3) Requiring a change of any kind in any State law regulating electric utility
rates and charges, affecting any State law regarding such State regulation,
or limiting such State regulation, including any prudence review requirements
under such State law;
(4) Modifying the Federal Power Act or affecting the authority of the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission under the Federal Power Act; or,
(5) Interfering with or impairing any program for competitive bidding for power
supply in a State in which such program is established.
STEP 4
Read the
certification Certification
statement,
sign, and date. I am authorized to make this submission on behalf of the owners and
operators of the affected source or affected units for which the submission is
made. I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined, and
am familiar with, the statements and information submitted in this document
and all its attachments. Based on my inquiry of those individuals with primary
responsibility for obtaining the information, I certify that the statements and
information are to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate, and
complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
statements and information or omitting required statements and information,
including the possibility of fine or imprisonment.
S . Le g ale, Jr.
Name c
Signature Date /
EPA Form 7610-16(Revised 7-2014)