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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E, Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
September 15, 2014
Mr. Martin Petchul
Managing Director of Engineering and Technical Services
Piedmont Natural Gas, Inc.
Post Office Box 33068
Charlotte, North Carolina 28233
Dear Mr. Myers:
SUBJECT: Air Quality Permit No. 10097T01
Facility ID: 0400056
Piedmont Natural Gas, Inc. —Wadesboro Compressor Station
Wadesboro, Anson County
Fee Class: Title V
In accordance with your completed Air Quality Permit Application for a I" Tire Title V pert-nit
received December 6, 2013, we are forwarding herewith Air Quality Permit No. 10097TOI to Piedmont Natural
Gas, Inc., 379 Pleasant Grove Church Road, Wadesboro, North Carolina authorizing the construction and
operation, of the emission source(s) and associated air pollution control device(s) specified herein.
Additionally, any emissions activities determined from your Air Quality Permit Application as being
insignificant per 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2Q .0503(8) have been listed for informational
purposes as an "ATTACHMENT." Please note the requirements for the annual compliance certification are
contained in General Condition P in Section 3. The current owner is responsible for submitting a compliance
certification for the entire year regardless of who owned the facility during the year.
As the designated responsible official it is your responsibility to review, understand, and abide by all
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 15013-23, this Air Quality Permit shall be Final and
16411 Service Center, Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1641
Phone:919-707-84001 Internet:www.ncdenr.gov
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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
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 15013-23.
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
Permitee to civil or criminal penalties as described in GS 143-215.114A and 143-215.114B.
This Air Quality Permit shall be effective from September 15, 2014 until August 31, 2019, 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 Kevin Godwin at(919)
707-8480.
Sincerely yours,
W�V— WAz'-
William D. Willets, P.E., Chief, Permitting Section
Division of Air Quality, NCDFNR
Enclosure
c: Heather Ceron, EPA Region 4
Steven Vozzo, Supervisor, Fayetteville Regional Office
Central Files
State of North Carolina, ` • �
Department of Environment, --..r..r
and Natural Resources
NCDENR
Division of Air Quality
AIR QUALITY PERMIT
Permit No. Replaces Permit No.(s) Effective Date Expiration Date
10097TO1 10097ROO September 15, 2014 August 31, 2019
Until such time as this permit expires or is modified or revoked, the below named Permittee is permitted to
construct and operate the emission source(s) and associated air pollution control device(s) specified herein, in
accordance with the terms, conditions, and limitations within this permit. This permit is issued under the
provisions of Article 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 souree(s) or air pollution control device(s) without having first submitted a complete Air Quality
Permit Application to the permitting authority and received an Air Quality Permit, except as provided in this
permit.
Permittee: Piedmont Natural Gas, Inc.
Facility ID: 0400056
Facility Site Location: 379 Pleasant Grove Church Road
City, County, State, Zip: Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina, 28170
Mailing Address: Post Office Box 33068
City, State, Zip: Charlotte, North Carolina, 28233
Application Number: 0400056.13A
Complete Application Date: December 6, 2013
Primary SIC Code: 4923
Division of Air Quality, Fayetteville Regional office
Regional Office Address: Systel Building, 225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, North Carolina,28301
Permit issued this the 15"' day of September, 2014
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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
(Including specific requirements, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and
reporting requirements)
2.2- Multiple Emission Source(s) Specific Limitations and Conditions
(Including specific requirements, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and
reporting requirements)
SECTION 3: GENERAL PERMIT CONDITIONS
ATTACHMENT
List of Acronyms
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SECTION 1- PERMITTED EMISSION SOURCE (S) AND ASSOCIATED AIR
POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICE (S) AND APPURTENANCES
The following table contains a summary of all permitted emission sources and associated air pollution control devices and appurtenances:
Emission Emission Source Description Control Control Device Description
Source Device
ID No. ID No.
COMP01 One four-stroke lean burn natural COMPOIC Catalytic oxidizer(at least 24.0
NSPS gas-fired reciprocating internal cubic feet of oxidation catalyst)
MACT combustion engine (4,735
(Page 4) horsepower rating) powering a
compressor
COMP02 One four-stroke lean burn natural COMP02C Catalytic oxidizer(at least 24.0
NSPS gas-fired reciprocating internal cubic feet of oxidation catalyst)
MACT combustion engine (4,735
(Page 4) horsepower rating) powering a
compressor
COMP03 One four-stroke lean burn natural COMP03C Catalytic oxidizer(at least 24.0
NSPS gas-fired reciprocating internal cubic feet of oxidation catalyst)
MACT combustion engine(4,735
(Page 4) horsepower rating) powering a
compressor
COMP04 One four-stroke lean burn natural COMP04C Catalytic oxidizer(at least 24.0
NSPS gas-fired reciprocating internal cubic feet of oxidation catalyst)
MACT combustion engine (4,735
(Page 4) horsepower rating) powering a
com ressor
COMP05 One four-stroke lean burn natural COMP05C Catalytic oxidizer(at least 24.0
NSPS gas-fired reciprocating internal cubic feet of oxidation catalyst)
MACT combustion engine (4,735
(Page 4) horsepower rating) powering a
compressor
COMP06 One four-stroke lean burn natural COMP06C Catalytic oxidizer(at least 24.0
NSPS gas-fired reciprocating internal cubic feet of oxidation catalyst)
MACT combustion engine (4,735
(Page 4) horsepower rating) powering a
compressor
COMP07 One four-stroke lean burn natural COMP07C Catalytic oxidizer(at least 24.0
NSPS gas-fired reciprocating internal cubic feet of oxidation catalyst)
MACT combustion engine (4,735
(Page 4) horsepower rating)powering a
compressor
COMP08 One four-stroke lean burn natural COMP08C Catalytic oxidizer(at least 24.0
NSPS gas-fired reciprocating internal cubic feet of oxidation catalyst)
MACT combustion engine(4,735
(Page 4) horsepower rating) powering a
compressor
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EGO One four-stroke lean burn natural
MACT gas-fired emergency generator N/A N/A
(Page 7) (880 bp maximum ratin )
SECTION 2 - SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS
2.1- Emission Source(s) and Control Devices(s) Specific Limitations and Conditions
The emission source(s) and associated air pollution control device(s) and appurtenances listed below are
subject to the following specific terms, conditions, and limitations, including the testing, monitoring,
recordkeeping, and reporting requirements as specified herein:
A. Eight (8) four-stroke lean burn natural gas-fired reciprocating internal combustion engines
(4,735 horsepower rating each) powering eight compressors (ID Nos. COMPOI through
COMP08) each equipped with a catalytic oxidizer (at least 24.0 cubic feet of oxidation catalyst,
ID Nos. COMPOIC through COMP08C)
The following table provides a summary of limits and standards for the emission source(s)describe above:
Regulated Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation
Pollutant
Sulfur dioxide 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input 15A NCAC 2D .0516
Visible emissions 20 percent opacity when averaged over a six- 15A NCAC 2D .0521(d)
minute period
Nitrogen oxides 125 parts per million by volume (ppmv) stack gas 15A NCAC 2D .1423
expressed as nitrogen dioxide corrected to 15
percent oxygen on a dry basis
Carbon Monoxide See Section 2.2 A.1. 15A NCAC 2D .1111
(formaldehyde surrogate) 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart
ZZZZ
Nitrogen oxides See Section 2.2 A.2, 15A NCAC 02D .0524
Volatile organic NSPS - Subpart JJJJ
compounds
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen oxide No requirements 15A NCAC 02D .0501(c)
HAPs See Section 2.2 A.3. 15A NCAC 2Q .0317
(HAP Major Source
Classification-
Avoidance)
1. 15A NCAC 2D .0516: SULFUR DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION SOURCES
a. Emissions of sulfur dioxide from the 4SLB engines(ID Nos. COMPOI through COMP08) shall not
exceed 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input. Sulfur dioxide formed by the combustion of sulfur in
fuels, wastes, ores, and other substances shall be included when determining compliance with this
standard. [15A NCAC 2D .0516]
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Testing [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
b. If emissions testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ.
If the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 A.l.a. above, the Permittee shall be
deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0516.
Mon ito ring/Record keeping/Reporting [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
c. No monitoring/recordkeeping/reporting is required for sulfur dioxide emissions from the firing of natural
gas in the engines.
2. 15A NCAC 2D .0521: CONTROL OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS
a. Visible emissions from the 4SLB engines (ID Nos. COMPOI through COMP08) 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. [15A NCAC 2D .0521(d)]
Testin [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
b. If emissions testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ.
If the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 A.2.a. above,the Permit-tee shall be
deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0521.
Monitoring/Recordkeeping/Reporting [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
c. No monitoring/reeordkeeping/reporting is required for visible emissions from the firing of natural gas in
the engines.
3. 15A NCAC 02D .1423 LARGE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
a. This Rule applies to the following internal combustion engines permitted after October 30, 2000 that are
subject to Rule .1418 of this Section but are not subject to Rules .0530 (prevention of significant
deterioration)or .0531 (nonattainment area major new source review) of this Subchapter:
lean burn stationary internal combustion engines rated at equal or greater than 2,400 brake
horsepower.
b. Emission Limitation
The owner or operator of a stationary internal combustion engine shall not cause to be emitted into the
atmosphere nitrogen oxides in excess of the following applicable limit, expressed as nitrogen dioxide in
parts per million by volume (ppmv) stack gas corrected to 15 percent oxygen on a dry basis, averaged
over a rolling 30-day period, as may be adjusted under Paragraph (c)of this Rule:
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE EMISSION CONCENTRATION FOR STATIONARY INTERNAL
COMBUSTION ENGINES (parts per million)
Engine Tvpe Limitation
Lean-burn 125
Adjustment. Each emission limit expressed in Paragraph (b) of this Rule may be multiplied by X, where
X equals the engine efficiency (E)divided by a reference efficiency of 30 percent. Engine efficiency(E)
shall be determined using one of the methods specified in Subparagraphs(1)or(2) of this Paragraph,
whichever provides a higher value. However, engine efficiency(E) shall not be less than 30 percent. An
engine with an efficiency lower than 30 percent shall be assigned an efficiency of 30 percent.
(1) (Engine output)*(100)
E=Energy input
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where energy input is determined by a fuel measuring device accurate to plus or minus 5
percent and is based on the higher heating value(Hf V) of the fuel. Percent efficiency(E)
shall be averaged over 15 consecutive minutes and measured at peak load for the applicable
engine.
(2) Manufacturer's Rated Efficiency [continuous] at LHV)*(LHV)
E=HHV
where LHV is the lower heating value of the fuel; and HHV is the higher heating value of the
fuel.
Compliance determination and monitoring. The owner or operator of an internal combustion engine
subject to the requirements of this Rule shall determine compliance using:
(1) an alternate calculated and recordkeeping procedure based on actual emissions testing and
correlation with operating parameters. The installation, implementation, and use of this alternate
procedure shall be approved by the Director before it may be used. The Director may approve the
alternative procedure if he finds that it can show the compliance status of the engine.
Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. The owner or operator of a stationary internal combustion engine subject to this Rule shall maintain all
records necessary to demonstrate compliance with the Rule for two calendar years at the facility at which
the engine is located. The records shall be made available to the Director upon request. The owner or
operator shall maintain records of the following information for each day the engine operates:
(1) identification and location of the engine;
(2) calendar date of record;
(3) the number of hours the engine operated during each day, including startups, shutdowns, and
malfunctions, and the type and duration of maintenance and repairs;
(4) date and results of each emissions inspection;
(5) a summary of any emissions corrective maintenance taken;
(6) the results of all compliance tests; and
(7) if a unit is equipped with a continuous emission monitoring system:
(A) identification of time periods during which nitrogen oxide standards are exceeded,the reason
for the excess emissions, and action taken to correct the excess emissions and to prevent
similar future excess emissions; and
(B) identification of the time periods for which operating conditions and pollutant data were not
obtained including reasons for not obtaining sufficient data and a description of corrective
actions taken.
If the above records are not maintained, the Permittee will be deemed in non compliance with 15A
NCAC 02D .1423. The Permittee is allowed to maintain records off-site.
Exemptions. The emission standards of this Rule shall not apply to the following periods of operation:
(1) start-up and shut-down periods and periods of malfunction, not to exceed 36 consecutive hours;
(2) regularly scheduled maintenance activities.
Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)
d. The owner or operator of a stationary internal combustion engine subject to this Rule shall submit:
(1) a report documenting the engine's total nitrogen oxide emissions beginning May 1 and ending
September 30 of each year to the Director by October 31 of each year, beginning with the year of
first ozone season that the engine operates;
(2) an excess emissions and monitoring systems performance report, according to the requirements
of 40 CFR 60.7(c) and 60.13, if a continuous emissions monitoring system is used.
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B. One four-stroke lean burn natural gas-fired emergency generator(ID No. EG01)
The following table provides a summa 'of limits and standards for the emission source(s)describe above:
Regulated Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation
Pollutant
Sulfur dioxide 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input 15A NCAC 2D .0516
Visible emissions 20 percent opacity when averaged over a six- 15A NCAC 2D .0521
minute period
Carbon Monoxide See Section 2.2 A.1. 15A NCAC 2D .] 111
(formaldehyde surrogate) 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart
zzzz
Nitrogen oxides See Section 2.2 A.2. 15A NCAC 02D .0524
Volatile organic NSPS— Subpart JJJJ
compounds
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen oxide See Section 2.2 Table 15A NCAC 02D .0501(c)
HAPs See Section 2.2 A.3. 15A NCAC 2Q .0317
(HAP Major Source
Classification -
Avoida.nce)
1. 15A NCAC 2D .0516: SULFUR DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION SOURCES
a. Emissions of sulfur dioxide from the 4SLB engines (ID No. EG01) shall not exceed 2.3 pounds per
million Btu heat input. Sulfur dioxide formed by the combustion of sulfur in fuels, wastes, ores, and
other substances shall be included when determining compliance with this standard. [15A NCAC 2D
.0516]
Testis [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
b. If emissions testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ.
If the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 B.l.a. above,the Permittee shall be
deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0516.
Monitoring/Recordkeeping/Reporting [I5A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
c. No monitoring/recordkeeping/reporting is required for sulfur dioxide emissions from the firing of natural
gas in the engines.
2. 15A NCAC 2D .0521: CONTROL OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS
a. Visible emissions from the 4SLB engine (ID No. EG01) 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. [15A NCAC 2D .0521(d)]
Testing [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
b. If emissions testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ.
If the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 B.2.a. above,the Permittee shall be
deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0521.
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Mo nito ri nLy/Record keep ing/Repo rtin [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
c. No monitoring/recordkeeping/reporting is required for visible emissions from the firing of natural gas in the
engine.
2.2- Multiple Emission Source(s) Specific Limitations and Conditions
A. Eight (8) four stroke lean burn natural gas-fired reciprocating internal combustion engines
(4,735 horsepower rating each) powering eight compressors (ID Nos. COMP01 through
COMP08) each equipped with a catalytic oxidizer (24.0 cubic feet of oxidation catalyst, ID Nos.
COMP0IC through COMP08C) and a four stroke lean burn natural gas-fired emergency
generator(ID No. EG01)
The following table provides a summary of limits and standards for the emission source(s)describe above:
Regulated Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation
Pollutant
For engines (COMP01 through COMP08): 15A NCAC 2D .0524
Nitrogen oxides 1.0 g/HP-hr- 82 ppmvd @ 15% O, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart
JJJJ
Carbon 2.0 g/HP-hr- 270 ppmvd @ 15% O,
Monoxide
Volatile organic 0.7 g/HP-hr 60 ppmvd @ 15% O,
compounds
Nitrogen See §50.11 §50.11 National primary
dioxide 53 ppb annual average ambient air quality
100 ppb 1-hour average standards
Carbon Stationary RICE subject to Regulations under 15A NCAC 2D .I I I I
Monoxide 40CFR Part 60—the requirements of this subpart 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart
(formaldehyde are met by meeting the requirements of Subpart ZZZZ
surrogate) JJJJ
Hazardous Air See Section 2.2 A.3. 15A NCAC 02Q .0317 for
Pollutants avoidance of being
(HAP) classified as major for
HAPs
1. 15A NCAC 2D .1III: MAXIMUM ACHIEVABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
a. For the stationary SI ICE and emergency stationary ICE, the Permittee shall comply with all applicable
provisions, including the requirements for emission limitations, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping,
notification, and reporting, contained in Environmental Management Commission Standard 15A NCAC
2D .i I I 1 "Maximum Achievable Control Technology(MACT)" as promulgated in 40 CFR Part
63 Subpart ZZZZ, including Subpart A "General Provisions."
b. The Permittee shall meet the requirements of this 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ by meeting all
applicable requirements in 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ for spark ignition engines and no further
requirements shall apply to this engine under this Part in accordance with §63.6590(c).
c. Area sources of HAP emissions that become major sources—If an area source increases its emissions or
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its potential to emit such that it becomes a major source of HAP as defined in 40 CFR 63.2, the
compliance dates are as follows:
i. Any stationary RICE for which construction or reconstruction is commenced after the date when an
area source becomes a major source of HAP, the IC RICE must be in compliance with 40 CFR 63,
Subpart ZZZZ upon startup of the affected source;
ii. Any stationary RICE for which construction or reconstruction is commenced before the area source
becomes a major source of HAP must be in compliance with 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ within 3
years after the area source becomes a major source of HAPs.
iii. Owning or operating an affected source requires that the applicable notification requirements in 40 CFR
63.6645 and in 40 CFR 63, Subpart A are met.
2. 15A NCAC 2D .0524: NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS [40 CFR 60 SUBPART JJJJI
a. For stationary SI ICE (ID Nos. COMPOI through COMPOS) and emergency stationary ICE(ID No.
EG01),the Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions, including the requirements for
emission standards, notification,testing, reporting, record keeping, and monitoring, contained in
Environmental Management Commission Standard l 5A NCAC 2D .0524 "New Source Performance
Standards (NSPS)" as promulgated in 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ, including Subpart A "General
Provisions." [15A NCAC 2D .0524]
Emission Standards
b. Owners and operators of stationary SI ICE with a maximum engine power greater than or equal to 75
KW (100 HP) must comply with the emission standards in Table I to this subpart for their stationary SI
ICE. For owners and operators of stationary SI ICE with a maximum engine power greater than or equal
to 100 HP manufactured prior to January 1,2011 that were certified to the certification emission
standards in 40 CFR part 1048 applicable to engines that are not severe duty engines, if such stationary
SI ICE was certified to a carbon monoxide(CO) standard above the standard in Table 1 to this subpart,
then the owners and operators may meet the CO certification (not field testing) standard for which the
engine was certified.
C. Owners and operators of stationary SI ICE that are required to meet standards that reference 40 CFR
1048,101 must, if testing their engines in use, meet the standards in that section applicable to field
testing, except as indicated in paragraph(a) of this section.
d. Owners and operators of stationary SI ICE must operate and maintain stationary SI ICE that achieve the
emission standards as required in §60.4233 over the entire life of the engine.
e. After July 1, 2009, owners and operators may not install stationary SI ICE with a maximum engine power
of greater than or equal to 500 HP that do not meet the applicable requirements in §60.4233.
Compliance Requirements for Owners and Operators
f If you are an owner or operator of a stationary SI ICE and must comply with the emission standards
specified in §60.4233 (e), you must demonstrate compliance according to one of the methods specified in
paragraphs (a)(1) of this section.
(1) Purchasing a non-certified engine and demonstrating compliance with the emission standards
specified in §60.4233 (e) and according to the requirements specified in §60.4244, as applicable, and
according to paragraphs (a)(2)(i) of this section.
(1) If you are an owner or operator of a stationary SI internal combustion engine greater than 500
HP, you must keep a maintenance plan and records of conducted maintenance and must, to the
extent practicable, maintain and operate the engine in a manner consistent with good air pollution
control practice for minimizing emissions. In addition, you must conduct an initial performance
test and conduct subsequent performance testing every 8,760 hours or 3 years, whichever comes
first,thereafter to demonstrate compliance.
g. It is expected that air-to-fuel ratio controllers will be used with the operation of three-way catalysts/non-
selective catalytic reduction. The AFR controller must be maintained and operated appropriately in order
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to ensure proper operation of the engine and control device to minimize emissions at all times.
Emission Standards
h. For emergency stationary ICE(ID No. EGO 1),
NMHC and NOx (combined): 8 g/kW-hr
CO: 610 glkW-hr
[§§60.4233(a) and 60.4231(a), and Table 1 to §1054.1051
Testing [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
i. Owners and operators of stationary S1 ICE who conduct performance tests must follow the procedures in
paragraphs (1)through (6) below.
(1) Each performance test must be conducted within 10 percent of 100 percent peak(or the highest
achievable) load and according to the requirements in §60.8 and under the specific conditions that
are specified by Table 2 to this subpart.
(2) You may not conduct performance tests during periods of startup, shutdown, or malfunction, as
specified in §60.8(c). If your stationary S1 internal combustion engine is non-operational,you do not
need to startup the engine solely to conduct a performance test; however,you must conduct the
performance test immediately upon startup of the engine.
(3) You must conduct three separate test runs for each performance test required in this section, as
specified in §60.8(f). Each test run must be conducted within 10 percent of 100 percent peak(or the
highest achievable) load and last at least 1 hour.
(4) To determine compliance with the NOx mass per unit output emission limitation, convert the
concentration of NOx in the engine exhaust using Equation 1 of this section:
C.x 1.912 x 10-3x Q x T
Where:
ER= Emission rate of NOxin g/HP-hr.
Cd= Measured NOxconcentration in parts per million by volume (ppmv).
1.912x 10-3 =Conversion constant for ppm NOxto grams per standard cubic meter at 20 degrees
Celsius.
Q = Stack gas volumetric flow rate, in standard cubic meter per hour, dry basis.
T = Time of test run, in hours.
HP-hr= Brake work of the engine, horsepower-hour(HP-hr).
(5) To determine compliance with the CO mass per unit output emission limitation, convert the
concentration of CO in the engine exhaust using Equation 2 of this section:
_ Cd x 1-164 x 10-3 x Q x T
ER - HP -lu (Eq. )
Where:
ER= Emission rate of CO in g/HP-hr.
Cd= Measured CO concentration in ppmv.
1.164x 10-3 = Conversion constant for ppm CO to grams per standard cubic meter at 20 degrees
Celsius.
Q — Stack gas volumetric flow rate, in standard cubic meters per hour, dry basis.
T — Time of test run, in hours.
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HP-hr= Brake work of the engine, in HP-hr.
(6) For purposes of this subpart, when calculating emissions of VOC, emissions of formaldehyde should
not be included. To detennine compliance with the VOC mass per unit output emission limitation,
convert the concentration of VOC in the engine exhaust using Equation 3 of this section:
ER = Ca x 1.833 x 10-3 x Q x T E
HP -hr ( q 3)
Where:
ER — Emission rate of VOC in g/HP-hr.
Cd=VOC concentration measured as propane in ppmv.
1.833 x 10-3 = Conversion constant for ppm VOC measured as propane, to grams per standard cubic
meter at 20 degrees Celsius.
Q= Stack gas volumetric flow rate, in standard cubic meters per hour, dry basis.
T=Time of test run, in hours.
HP-hr=Brake work of the engine, in HP-hr.
(7) If the owner/operator chooses to measure VOC emissions using either Method 18 of 40 CFR part 60,
appendix A, or Method 320 of 40 CFR part 63, appendix A, then it has the option of correcting the
measured VOC emissions to account for the potential differences in measured values between these
methods and Method 25A. The results from Method 18 and Method 320 can be corrected for
response factor differences using Equations 4 and 5 of this section_ The corrected VOC concentration
can then be placed on a propane basis using Equation 6 of this section.
C
RFi = M (Eq. 4)
CXi
Where:
RFi=Response factor of compound i when measured with EPA Method 25A.
CMi= Measured concentration of compound i in ppmv as carbon.
CAi—True concentration of compound i in ppmv as carbon.
C =RF x C;,., (Eq.
Where:
Ci,o,r= Concentration of compound i corrected to the value that would have been measured by EPA
Method 25A, ppmv as carbon.
Cimeas Concentration of compound i measured by EPA Method 320, ppmv as carbon.
Cam= 0.6098xC;.a (Eq. 6)
Where:
CPeq= Concentration of compound i in mg of propane equivalent per DSCM.
Notification, Monitoring, Reeordkeeping and Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
j. The Permittee must meet the following notification, reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
(a) Owners and operators of all stationary St ICE must keep records of the information in paragraphs
(a)(1)through (4) of this section.
(1) All notifications submitted to comply with this subpart and all documentation supporting any
notification.
(2) Maintenance conducted on the engine.
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(3) If the stationary S1 internal combustion engine is a certified engine, documentation from the
manufacturer that the engine is certified to meet the emission standards and information as
required in 40 CFR parts 90, 1048, 1054, and 1060, as applicable.
(4) if the stationary SI internal combustion engine is not a certified engine or is a certified engine
operating in a non-certified manner and subject to §60.4243(a)(2), documentation that the engine
meets the emission standards.
(b) Owners and operators of stationary SI ICE greater than or equal to 500 HP that have not been
certified by an engine manufacturer to meet the emission standards in §60.4231 must submit an
initial notification as required in §60.7(a)(1). The notification must include the information in
paragraphs (b)(1) through (5) of this section.
(1) Name and address of the owner or operator;
(2) The address of the affected source;
(3) Engine information including make, model, engine family, serial number, model year, maximum
engine power, and engine displacement;
(4) Emission control equipment; and
(5) Fuel used.
(c) Owners and operators of stationary SI ICE that are subject to performance testing must submit a copy
of each performance test as conducted in §60.4244 within 60 days after the test has been completed.
[73 FR 3591, Jan. 18, 2008, as amended by 73 FR 59177, Oct. 8, 2008]
General Provisions
Table 3 to this subpart shows which parts of the General Provisions in §§60.1 through 60.19 apply to you.
Monitoring [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
k. The emergency stationary ICE shall be equipped with a non-resettable hour meter prior to startup, if the
ICE does not meet the standards applicable to non-emergency engines. The Permittee shall be deemed
in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524, if the requirements of this Section are not complied with.
[§60.4237(c)]
1. If the emergency stationary ICE is required to meet the emissions standards in §60.4233(a),the Permittee
shall comply by purchasing an engine certified to emission standards in §60.4231(a) for the same engine
class and maximum engine power. In addition,the Permittee shall meet one of the requirements in (a)(1)
and(a)(2)of§60.4243 as included below:
i. If the Permittee operates and maintains the certified stationary SI internal combustion engine and
control device according to the manufacturer's emission-related written instructions, the
Permittee shall keep records of conducted maintenance to demonstrate compliance, but no
Performance testing is required if you are the owner or operator. The Permittee shall also meet
the requirements as specified in 40 CFR Part 1068, Subparts A through D, as they apply to the
Permittee. If the Permittee adjusts engine settings according to and consistent with the
manufacturer's instructions,the Permittee's stationary SI internal combustion engine will not be
considered out of compliance.
ii. If the Permittee does not operate and maintain the certified stationary SI internal combustion engine
and control device according to the manufacturer's emission-related written instructions,the
Permittee's engine will be considered a non-certified engine, and the Permittee shall demonstrate
compliance according to (a)(2)(i) through (iii) of§60.4243, as appropriate, as included below:
(A) If Permittee's stationary SI internal combustion engine is less than 100 HP, the Permittee
shall keep a maintenance plan and records of conducted maintenance to demonstrate
compliance and shall, to the extent practicable, maintain and operate the engine in a manner
consistent with good air pollution control practice for minimizing emissions, but no
performance testing is required if you are an owner or operator.
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524, if the requirements
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of this Section are not complied with.
[§60.4243(a)]
m. The Permittee shall operate the emergency stationary ICE according to the requirements in
paragraphs(d)(1)through (3)of§60.4243. In order for the engine to be considered an
emergency stationary ICE under this Subpart, any operation other than emergency operation,
maintenance and testing,emergency demand response, and operation in nonemergency
situations for 50 hours per year, as described in paragraphs(d)(1)through(3)of§60.4243, is
prohibited. If the Permittee does not operate the engine according to the requirements in
paragraphs (d)(1)through(3)of§60.4243, the engine will not be considered an emergency engine
under this Subpart and shall meet all requirements for non-emergency engines.
i. There is no time limit on the use of emergency stationary ICE in emergency situations.
ii. The Permittee may operate the emergency stationary ICE for any combination of the
purposes specified in paragraphs(d)(2)(i)through(iii)of§60.4243 for a maximum of 100
hours per calendar year. Any operation for non-emergency situations as allowed by paragraph(d)(3)
of§60.42143 counts as part of the 100 hours per calendar year allowed by this paragraph(d)(2).
(A) Emergency stationary ICE may be operated for maintenance checks and readiness testing,
provided that the tests are recommended by federal, state or local government,the
manufacturer, the vendor, the regional transmission organization or equivalent balancing
authority and transmission operator, or the insurance company associated with the engine.
The Permittee may petition the Administrator for approval of additional hours to be used for
maintenance checks and readiness testing, but a petition is not required if the owner or
operator maintains records indicating that federal, state, or local standards require
maintenance and testing of emergency ICE beyond 100 hours per calendar year.
(B) Emergency stationary ICE may be operated for emergency demand response for
periods in which the Reliability Coordinator under the North American Electric
Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standard EOP-002-3, Capacity and
Energy Emergencies(incorporated by reference, see § 60.17), or other authorized
entity as determined by the Reliability Coordinator, has declared an Energy
Emergency Alert Level 2 as defined in the NERC Reliability Standard EOP002-3.
(C) Emergency stationary ICE may be operated for periods where there is a deviation of
voltage or frequency of 5 percent or greater below standard voltage or frequency.
iii. Emergency stationary ICE may be operated for up to 50 hours per calendar year in non-
emergency situations. The 50 hours of operation in non-emergency situations are counted
as part of the 100 hours per calendar year for maintenance and testing and emergency
demand response provided in paragraph(d)(2)of this section. Except as provided in
paragraph (d)(3)(i)of§60.4243, the 50 hours per calendar year for nonemergency
situations cannot be used for peak shaving or non-emergency demand response, or to
generate income for a facility to an electric grid or otherwise supply power as part of a
financial arrangement with another entity.
(A) The 50 hours per year for nonemergency situations can be used to supply power as
part of a financial arrangement with another entity if all of the following conditions
are met:
(AA) The engine is dispatched by the local balancing authority or local transmission
and distribution system operator;
(BB) The dispatch is intended to mitigate local transmission and/or distribution
limitations so as to avert potential voltage collapse or line overloads that could
lead to the interruption of power supply in a local area or region.
(CC) The dispatch follows reliability, emergency operation or similar protocols that
follow specific NERC, regional, state, public utility commission or local
standards or guidelines.
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(DD) The power is provided only to the facility itself or to support the local
transmission and distribution system.
(EE) The owner or operator identifies and records the entity that dispatches the
engine and the specific NERC, regional, state, public utility commission or
local standards or guidelines that are being followed for dispatching the
engine. The local balancing authority or local transmission and distribution
system operator may keep these records on behalf of the engine owner or
operator.
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524, if the requirements
of this Section are not complied with.
[§60.4243(d)]
n. The Permittee may operate the emergency stationary SI natural gas fired engine using propane for a
maximum of 100 hours per year as an alternative fuel solely during emergency operations, but shall keep
records of such use. If propane is used for more than 100 hours per year in an engine that is not certified
to the emission standards when using propane, the Permittee is required to conduct a performance test to
demonstrate compliance with the emission standards of§60.4233.
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524, if the requirements
of this Section are not complied with,
[§60.4243(e)]
o. If the Permittee purchases a non-certified engine for emergency generator or if the Permitteee does not
operate and maintain the certified stationary SI internal combustion engine and control device according
to the manufacturer's written emission-related instructions, the Permittee is required to perform initial
performance testing as indicated in §60.4243, but the Permittee is not required to conduct subsequent
performance testing unless the stationary engine is rebuilt or undergoes major repair or maintenance. A
rebuilt stationary SI ICE means an engine that has been rebuilt as that term is defined in 40 CFR
94.11(a).
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524, if the requirements of this
Section are not complied with.
[§60.4243(f)]
p. The Permittee is expected to use air-to-fuel ratio controllers with the operation of three-way catalysts/non-
selective catalytic reduction. The AFR controller must be maintained and operated appropriately in
order to ensure proper operation of the engine and control device to minimize emissions at all times.
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524, if the requirements of this
Section are not complied with.
[§60.4243(g)]
Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
q. The Permittee shall keep records of the information in paragraphs(a)(1)through (4)of
§60.4245 for emergency stationary SI ICE:
i. All notifications submitted to comply with this subpart and all documentation supporting
any notification.
ii. Maintenance conducted on the engine.
iii. If the stationary SI internal combustion engine is a certified engine, documentation from
the manufacturer that the engine is certified to meet the emission standards and
information as required in 40 CFR parts 90, 1048, 1054, and 1060, as applicable.
iv. If the stationary SI internal combustion engine is not a certified engine or is a certified
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engine operating in a non-certified manner and subject to §60.4243(a)(2),documentation
that the engine meets the emission standards.
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524, if the records
included in this Section are not kept.
[§60.4245(a)]
ReportinLI [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
r. No initial notification under §60.7 is required for emergency stationary SI ICE. [§60.4246 and Table 3 to 40
CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ]
s. 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.
Table 1 to Subpart JJJJ of Part 60—NOx,CO,and VOC Emission Standards for Stationary Non-
Emergency>100 HP and Emergency>25 HP
�_. _ Emission standards'
Maximum engine Manufacture { ppmvd at .15%
Engine type and fuel power date 1 /HP-hr g ( Oz
FNOx Co VOCd NO ,NCO VOCd
Non-Emergency SI Natural !HP>500 7/l/2007;2 0I 4 00 1 0; 1603 540 8
Gas HP>500 7/1/2010 1.0 F 2.0 i 0.7 82 1270€ 60
�Emergency SI Natural Gas BHP>130 1/1/20091 2.014.01 1.0 1601 540 86
Owners and operators of stationary non-certified SI engines may choose to comply with the emission standards
in units of either g/HP-hr or ppmvd at 15 percent Q.
dFor purposes of this subpart, when calculating emissions of volatile organic compounds,emissions of
formaldehyde should not be included.
Table 2 to Subpart JJJJ of Part 60—Requirements for Performance Tests
[As stated in §60.4244, you must comply with the following requirements for performance tests within 10 percent
of 100 percent peak(or the highest achievable) load]
Complying with the j According to the
For each requirement to You must Using following
requirements
1 Stationary SI
internal a. limit the I (a) If using a
combustion concentration of j. (1) Method 1 or IA of 'control device,
i. Select the sampling port ;40 CFR part 60, I
lengine NOXin the stationary the sampling site
i
location and the number of appendix.A or ASTM �
demonstrating SI internal I must be located at
traverse points; Method D65.2— i
'compliance combustion engine ±00(2005)a. ;the outlet of the
according to exhaust. ! !control device.
1§60.4244. !
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Complying with the 1 According to the
For each regwrement to You must Using following
j I
I requirements
ii. Determine the i(b) Measurements to
O�concentration of , b Idetermine
(2) Method 3 3A or 3B of 3
the stationary internal O,concentration must
combustion engine 40 CFR part 60, appendix be made at the same
,A or ASTM Method !
exhaust at the D652200(2005)a. `time as the
!sampling port (measurements for
location; NOxconcentration.
�� ----iii. Determine the
exhaust flowrate of
(3) Method 2 or 19 of 40 !
jthe stationary internal E
combustion engine CFR part 60. (!
j exhaust; � I
iv. If necessary,
measure moisture �(4) Method 4 of 40 CFR i(c) Measurements to
content of the part 60,appendix A, determine moisture
Method 320 of 40 CFR
stationary internal part 63, appendix A, or !must be made at the
combustion engine jsame time as the
ASTM D6348-03
exhaust at the (incorporated by reference, !measurement for
sampling port see §60.17). NOxconcentration.
location; and ,
](5) Method 7E of 40 CFR
part 60, appendix A, f
v. Measure NOxat Method D6522�0(2005)a, j(d) Results of this test I
the exhaust of the Method 320 of 40 CFR 1consist of the average
i stationary internal part 63, appendix A, or lof the three 1-hour or
combustion engine. ASTM D6348-03 longer runs.
(incorporated by reference,
( see §60.17).
b. limit the ! (a) If using a
concentration of CO ti. Select the sampling port '(1) Method I or 1A of control device,
in the stationary SI location and the number of '40 CFR part 60
the sampling site
internal combustion traverse points; appendix A. 'must be located at I
engine exhaust. i the outlet of the
!control device.
ii. Determine the ;(b Measurements to
102concentration of ��— ;determine
�(2) Method 3, 3A, or 3)Bb !
� the stationary internal €O?concentration must I
combustion engine of 40 CFR part 60, The made at the same
Iappendix A or ASTM
exhaust at the 'Method D6522-00(2005)a, time as the �
sampling port measurements for CO
i location; _ concentration
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! Complying with the j According to the
For each You must Using E following
requirement to
requirements
iiii. Determine the j
exhaust flowrate of (3) Method 2 or 19 of 40
the stationary internal CFR part 60.
1combustion engine
exhaust;
F_ iv. If necessary,
(4) Method 4 of 40 CFR I
measure moisture �(c) Measurements to
part 60, appendix A, l
content of the Method 320 of 40 CFR `determine moisture
stationa internal must be made at the '
ry part 63, appendix A, or 3
combustion engine same time as the
i b ASTM D6348-03
exhaust at the measurement for CO
(incorporated by reference
sampling port ' ,concentration.
location; and see §60.17).
,(5) Method 10 of 40 CFR
part 60, appendix A,
v. Measure CO at the ASTM Method D6522— ;`(d) Results of this test
j exhaust of the 00(2005)a, Method 320 of consist of the average
stationary internal 40 CFR part 63, appendix of the three 1-hour or
combustion engine. A, or ASTM D 6348-03 longer runs.
(incorporated by reference,
see §60.17).
c. limit the !(a) Ifusing a
concentration of {control device,
VOC in the i. Select the sampling port 1(1) Method 1 or I of the sampling site
stationary SI internal location and the number of 140 CFR part 60,
traverse points; di
�appenY A. must be located at
combustion engine (the outlet of the
exhaust. !control device.
ii. Determine the !(b) Measurements to
Ozconcentration of b determine
(2) Method 3, 3A, or 3$ of; !
the stationary internal �O,concentration must
combustion engine (40 CFR part 60, appendix Ibe made at the same I
A or ASTM Method i
exhaust at the (time as the
D652200(2005)a.
sampling port (measurements for VOC
location; !concentration.
-- — i��. D�etermine the
exhaust flowrate of
the stationary internal (3) Method 2 or 19 of 40
combustion engine CFR part 60.
{ ;exhaust;
w. If necessary, '(4) Method 4 of 40 CFR c Measurements to
measure moisture part 60, appendix A determine moisture
content of the Method 320 of 40 CFR !must be made at the
(stationary internal part 63, appendix A, or same time as the
!combustion engine ASTM D6348-03 measurement for VOC
exhaust at the (incorporated by reference, (concentration.
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. -- According to the
Complying with the ( { i
For each You must Using following
requirement to
requirements
E sampling port see §60.17).
ilocation, and E
E_ f
(5) Methods 25A and 18 of
40 CFR part 60, appendix
A, Method 25A with the
use of a methane cutter as
v. Measure VOC at described in 40 CFR �(d) Results of this test
the exhaust of the 1065.265, Method 18 or 40 consist of the average
stationary internal CFR part 60, appendix of the three I-hour or
combustion engine. �A,�aMethod 320 of 40 CFR longer runs.
part 63, appendix A, or
ASTM D6348-03
(incorporated by reference,
see §60.17). i
aASTM D6522-00 is incorporated by reference; see 40 CFR 60.17. Also,you may petition the Administrator for
approval to use alternative methods for portable analyzer.
bYou may use ASME PTC 19.101981, Flue and Exhaust Gas Analyses, for measuring the O�content of the
exhaust gas as an alternative to EPA Method 3B.
`You may use EPA Method 18 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A, provided that you conduct an adequate presurvey
test prior to the emissions test, such as the one described in OTM I I on EPA's Web site
(http://www.epa.govlttnlemc/prel itnlotm l 1.pol).
aYou may use ASTM D6420-99 (2004), Test Method for Determination of Gaseous Organic Compounds by
Direct Interface Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry as an alternative to EPA Method 18 for measuring total
nonmethane organic.
Table 3 to Subpart JJJJ of Part 60—Applicability of General Provisions to Subpart JJJJ
[As stated in §60.4246, you must comply with the applicable General Provisions] See Table 8.
3. 15A NCAC 2Q .0317: AVOIDANCE CONDITIONS for
40 CFR Subpart ZZZZ Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (HAP Major Source Classification
Avoidance)
A.. In order to avoid applicability of 15A NCAC 2D .I I I 1 for major sources, the eight four-cycle lean burn
natural gas-fired reciprocating ICE (ID Nos. COMPOI through COMP08)and one four cycle lean burn
natural gas-fired emergency stationary ICE (ID No. EG01) shall discharge into the atmosphere less than 10
tons of an individual hazardous air pollutant or 25 tons of combined hazardous air pollutants, per consecutive
12-month period [15A NCAC 2D .l I I I].
Testing [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
B. If emissions testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ.
Monitoring/Recordkeeping/Reportin,a [15A NCAC 2Q .0508 (f)]
C. As the EPA considers CO to be a surrogate for Formaldehyde, catalytic oxidizers the appropriate means of
control and effective in reducing these pollutants, the emissions of Formaldehyde shall be limited by
following the CO emissions monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting found in 2.2 A.2., above. If the
referenced monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting emissions of CO are not followed, above the Permittee
shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .I 111.
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SECTION 3 - GENERAL CONDITIONS (v3.6)
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 permit 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 Environment and Natural Resources upon request.
C. Severability Clause [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(2)]
In the event of an administrative challenge to a final and binding permit in which a condition is held to be
invalid,the provisions in this permit are severable so that all requirements contained in the permit, except
those held to be invalid, shall remain valid and must be complied with.
D. Submissions [15A NCAC 2Q .0507(c) and 2Q .0508(i)(16)]
Except as otherwise specified herein,two copies of all documents, reports, test data, monitoring data,
notifications, request for renewal, and any other information required by this permit shall be submitted to
the appropriate Regional Office. Refer to the Regional Office address on the cover page of this permit. For
continuous emissions monitoring systems(CEMS) reports, continuous opacity monitoring systems
(COMS) reports, quality assurance (QA)Iquality 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
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North Carolina Division of Air Quality
1641 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1641
All submittals shall include the facility name and Facility ID number(refer to the cover page of this
permit).
E. Duty to Comp1Y [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(3)1
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 property 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 (I5A NCAC 2Q .05141
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
.05051
The Permittee shall submit an application for an ownership change in accordance with 15A NCAC
2Q.0524 and 2Q .0505.
3. Minor Permit Modifications [15A NCAC 2Q .05151
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 .05161
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 .05171
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 I 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.
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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-
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,<witten notification at least seven days before
the change is made; and
iv. the Permittee shall attach the notice to the relevant permit.
e. 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 [I 5A 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 [I5A NCAC 2Q .0523(c)]
To the extent that emissions trading is allowed under 15A NCAC 21), 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
[I5A 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.1110 and 2D.1111 shall apply where defined by rule)
"Deviations" - for the purposes of this condition, any action or condition not in accordance with the terms
and conditions of this permit including those attributable to upset conditions as well as excess emissions as
defined above lasting less than four hours.
Excess Emissions
1. 1f a source is required to report excess emissions under NSPS (15A NCAC 2D .0524),NESHAPS (15A
NCAC 2D .1110 or .1 111), 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 (I5A 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
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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
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.
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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 [I5A 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
Pennittee 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
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 [I5A 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 writing 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 fumish 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 [I5A 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 [I5A 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, 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
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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,
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 ofpermit 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 21B.
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.
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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
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
Environment and Natural Resources. 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]
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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 E 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)]
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 Dutv 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 [I5A 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 Permittee's
emissions may not exceed any allowances that the facility lawfully holds under Title IV of the Federal
Clean Air Act.
GG. Air Pollution Emergency Episode [I 5A NCAC 21) .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.Rep_istration 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).
It. Ambient Air Quality Standards 115A NCAC 2D .0501(c)]
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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 H days before beginning the test so that the Director may
at his option observe the test.
3. The owner or operator of the source shall arrange for controlling and measuring the production rates
during the period of air testing. The owner or operator of the source shall ensure that the equipment
or process being tested is operated at the production rate that best fulfills the purpose of the test. The
individual conducting the emission test shall describe the procedures used to obtain accurate process
data and include in the test report the average production rates determined during each testing
period.
4. Two copies of the final air emission test report shall be submitted to the Director not later than 30
days after sample collection unless otherwise specified in the specific conditions. The owner or
operator may request an extension to submit the final test report. The Director shall approve an
extension request if he finds that the extension request is a result of actions beyond the control of the
owner or operator.
a. The Director shall make the final determination regarding any testing procedure deviation and
the validity of the compliance test. The Director may:
(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]
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1. A permit shall be reopened and revised under the following circumstances:
a. additional applicable requirements become applicable to a facility with remaining permit tenn 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
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
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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 St., 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
List of Acronyms
AOS Alternate Operating Scenario
BACT Best Available Control Technology
Btu British thermal unit
CAA Clean Air Act
CAIR Clean Air Interstate Rule
CEM Continuous Emission Monitor
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DAQ Division of Air Quality
DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources
EMC Environmental Management Commission
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FR Federal Register
GACT Generally Available Control Technology
HAP Hazardous Air Pollutant
MALT Maximum Achievable Control Technology
NAA 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