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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Air Quality
Pat McCrory Sheila C. Holman John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
March 5, 2014
Mr.Wayne Cassidy
Director of Operations
Triumph Group, Inc.
138 Wittenburg Industrial Dr.
Talorsville,NC 28681
Dear Mr. Cassidy:
SUBJECT: Air Quality Permit No. 08934T05
Facility ID: 0200088
Triumph Insulation Systems,LLC
Taylorsville,North Carolina
Alexander County
Fee Class: Title V
In accordance with your completed Air Quality Permit Application for an ownership change/name
change of your Title V permit received January 28, 2014, we are forwarding herewith Air Quality Permit No.
08934T05 to Triumph Insulation Systems, LLC, Taylorsville, 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
Permitting Section
1641 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1641
217 West Jones Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27603
Phone:919-707-8405/Fax:919-715-0717
Internet:www,ncair.org
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer—Made in part by Recycled Paper
Mr. Cassidy
March 5, 2014
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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
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
Permittee to civil or criminal penalties as described in GS 143-215.114A and 143-215.114B.
This Air Quality Permit shall be effective from March 5, 2014 until October 31, 2017, 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 Connie Horne at(919)
707-8722.
Sincerely yours,
WWI W��
William D.Willets, P.E.
Acting Chief
Enclosure
c: Heather Ceron,EPA Region 4
Mooresville Regional Office
Central Files
ATTACHMENT
Insignificant Activities under 15A NCAC 02Q .0503:
Insi nificant ActivityDescription ID No.
Five propane space heaters (three with 65,000 IES-1 through 5
Btu/hour and two with 45,000 Btu/hour)
Table of Changes
The following table provides a summary of changed made to the existing air quality permit:
Page(s) Section(s) Description of Change(s)
Cover --- Modified to reflect current permit number, issue and
effective dates.
Changed facility name from Chase Coating and
Laminatin to Triumph Insulation Systems,LLC
All Headers Amended permit revision number.
Attachments Entire permit, Modified to reflect current permit number, issue and
and Pages 1 where applicable effective dates, and associated ownership change/name
through 18 change information.
State of North Carolina, F-*yVA
Department of Environment, A14 •
and Natural Resources ,.�Y
Division of Air Quality NCDENR
AIR QUALITY PERMIT
Permit No. Replaces Permit No.(s) Effective Date Expiration Date
08934T05 08934T04 March 5, 2014 October 31, 2017
Until such time as this permit expires or is modified or revoked, the below named Permittee is permitted to
construct and operate the emission source(s) and associated air pollution control device(s) specified herein, in
accordance with the terms, conditions, and limitations within this permit. This permit is issued under the
provisions of Article 21B of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and Title 15A North
Carolina Administrative Codes (15A NCAC), Subchapters 2D and 2Q, and other applicable Laws.
Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC, Subchapter 2Q, the Permittee shall not construct, operate, or modify any
emission source(s) or air pollution control device(s) without having first submitted a complete Air Quality
Permit Application to the permitting authority and received an Air Quality Permit, except as provided in this
permit.
Permittee: Triumph Insulation Systems, LLC
Facility ID: 0200088
Facility Site Location: 138 Wittenburg Industrial Drive
City, County,State, Zip: Taylorsville,Alexander County,North Carolina,28681
Mailing Address: 138 Wittenburg Industrial Drive
City, State, Zip: Taylorsville,North Carolina,28681
Application Number: 0200088.14A
Complete Application Date: February 24,2014
Primary SIC Code: 2679
Division of Air Quality, Mooresville Regional Office
Regional Office Address: 610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301
Mooresville,North Carolina,28115
Permit issued this the 51h day of March, 2014
William D.Willets,P.E., Acting Chief, Air Permitting Section
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Table Of Contents
SECTION 1: PERMITTED EMISSION SOURCE (S) AND ASSOCIATED
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICE(S) AND APPURTENANCES
SECTION 2: SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS
2.1- Emission Source(s) Specific Limitations and Conditions
(Including specific requirements, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and
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.
ES01 Propane-fired laminator(4.8 CD01 Propane-fired regenerative
MACT million Btu per hour heat input, thermal oxidizer; 3.0 mullion Btu
90 gallons per hour coating usage per hour heat input
rate)
ES02 Mixing room
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. Laminator (ID No. ES01) and mixing room (ID No. ES02) with regenerative thermal oxidizer
(ID No. CD01)
The following table provides a summary of limits and standards for the emission source(s)described above:
Regulated Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation
Pollutant
Sulfur Sulfur dioxide shall not exceed 2.3 pounds per million 15A NCAC 02D .0516
dioxide Btu heat input
Visible Visible emissions shall not be more than 20 percent 15A NCAC 02D .0521
emissions opacity when averaged over a six-minute period.
HAPs 98 percent organic HAP reduction 15A NCAC 02D .1112
VOC See"Multiple Emissions Sources"Section 2.2 A. 15A NCAC 02D .0958
TAPS State-enforceable only 15A NCAC 02D .1100
See"Multiple Emission Sources: Section 2.2 B.
1. 15A NCAC 2D .0516: SULFUR DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION SOURCES
a. Emissions of sulfur dioxide from this source 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]
Testing [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. If emissions testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition
JJ found in Section 3. If the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 A. 1. a.
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above, the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0516.
Monitoring/Recordkeeping/Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. No monitoring, record keeping, or reporting is required for sulfur dioxide emissions from the firing
of propane.
2. 15A NCAC 2D .0521: CONTROL OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS
a. Visible emissions from this source 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 02Q .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.2.a. above, the Permittee shall
be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .052E
Monitoring/Recordkeeping/Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. No monitoring/recordkeeping/reporting is required for visible emissions from the firing of propane.
3. 15A NCAC 2D .1112: CASE By CASE MAXIMUM ACHIEVABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
a. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions, including the notification, testing, and
monitoring requirements contained in Environmental Management Commission Standard 15A
NCAC 2D .1112 and as promulgated in 40 CF 63 Subpart A "General Provisions."
b. To ensure compliance with the above limits volatile organic compounds and hazardous air
pollutants emissions from the laminator (ID No. ESO1) and mixing room (ID No. ES02) shall be
controlled by a thermal oxidizer(ID No. CDO1) as follows:
Source Pollutant MACT Limitation
laminator (ID No. ESO1) and Toluene 6.59 lbs/hr (or 28.89 tons per year) and 98 %
mixing room(ID No. ES02) control
controlled by RTO (ID No. Total HAPs 8.97 lbs/hr(or 39.29 tons per year) and 98 %
CDO 1) control
Inspection and Maintenance Requirements [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. To comply with the provisions of this permit and ensure that emissions do not exceed the regulatory
limits, the Permittee shall perform periodic inspection and maintenance (I&M) as recommended by
the manufacturer. As a minimum, the Permittee shall perform an annual internal inspection of the
primary heat exchanger and associated inlet/outlet valves to ensure structural integrity.
Monitoring Requirements [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
d. The Permittee shall ensure the proper performance of the thermal oxidizer by monitoring the
following operational parameters:
i. The Permittee shall continuously record the temperature measured inside the second half of the
oxidizer (away from the flame zone) (minimum temperature= 16000F) ; and
ii. The Permittee shall record the flow rate to the oxidizer (maximum flow rate = 15,000 scfm)
once a week.
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Recordkeeping Requirements [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
e. The results of all inspections and any variance from manufacturer's recommendations or from those
given in this permit (when applicable) shall be investigated with corrections made and dates of
actions recorded in a log. Records of all maintenance and monitoring activities shall be recorded in
the logbook. The log (in written or electronic form) shall be kept on-site and made available to
DAQ personnel upon request. If records are not maintained, the Permittee shall be deemed in
noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .1112.
Reporting Requirements [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
f. The Permittee shall submit a summary report of the observations 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.
2.2- Multiple Emission Source(s) Specific Limitations and Conditions
A. Facility Wide
The following table provides a summary of limits and standards for the emission source(s)describe above:
Regulated
Pollutant Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation
VOC Work practice standards 15A NCAC 2D .0958
1. 15A NCAC 2D .0958: WORK PRACTICES FOR SOURCES OF VOLATILE ORGANIC
COMPOUNDS
a. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2D .0958, for all sources that use volatile organic compounds (VOC) as
solvents, carriers, material processing media, or industrial chemical reactants, or in similar uses
that mix, blend, or manufacture volatile organic compounds, or emit volatile organic
compounds as a product of chemical reactions, the Permittee shall:
i. store all material, including waste material, containing volatile organic compounds in tanks
or in containers covered with a tightly fitting lid that is free of cracks, holes, or other
defects, when not in use,
ii. clean up spills of volatile organic compounds as soon as possible following proper safety
procedures,
iii store wipe rags containing volatile organic compounds in closed containers,
iv not clean sponges, fabric, wood, paper products, and other absorbent materials with volatile
organic compounds,
v. transfer solvents containing volatile organic compounds used to clean supply lines and other
coating equipment into closable containers and close such containers immediately after each
use, or transfer such solvents to closed tanks, or to a treatment facility regulated under
section 402 of the Clean Water Act,
vi. clean mixing, blending, and manufacturing vats and containers containing volatile organic
compounds by adding cleaning solvent and close the vat or container before agitating the
cleaning solvent. The spent cleaning solvent shall then be transferred into a closed
container, a closed tank or a treatment facility regulated under section 402 of the Clean
Water Act. [15A NCAC 2D .0958(c)]
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b. When cleaning parts with a solvent containing a volatile organic compound,the Permittee shall:
i. flush parts in the freeboard area,
ii. take precautions to reduce the pooling of solvent on and in the parts,
iii. tilt or rotate parts to drain solvent and allow a minimum of 15 seconds for drying or until all
dripping has stopped, whichever is longer,
iv. not fill cleaning machines above the fill line,
v. not agitate solvent to the point of causing splashing. [15A NCAC 2D .0958(d)] .
Monitoring [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. To assure compliance with paragraphs (a) and(b) above, the Permittee shall, at a minimum,
perform a visual inspection once per month of all operations and processes utilizing volatile
organic compounds. The inspections shall be conducted during normal operations. If the
required inspections are not conducted the Permittee shall be deemed to be in noncompliance
with 15A NCAC 2D .0958.
Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
d. The results of the inspections shall be maintained in a log (written or electronic format) on-site
and made available to an authorized representative upon request. The log shall record the
following:
i. the date and time of each inspection; and
ii. the results of each inspection noting whether or not noncompliant conditions were observed.
If the required records are not maintained, the Permittee shall be deemed to be in
noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0958.
Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
e. The Permittee shall submit a summary report of the observations by 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.
B. Facility Wide
State-enforceable only
1. TOXIC AIR POLLUTANT EMISSIONS
a. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2D .1100 "Control of Toxic Air Pollutants," and in accordance with
the approved application for an air toxic compliance demonstration, toxic air pollutant
emissions from the laminator (ID No. ESO1) and mixing room (ID No. ES02) shall be
controlled by a thermal oxidizer(ID No. ID CDO1) as follows:
Emission Source(s) Toxic Air Pollutant(s) Emission Limit(s)
laminator (ID No. Methyl Ethyl Ketone (78-93-3) 8.97 lb/hr and 215.28 lb/day
ESO 1)
mixing room (ID No. Toluene (108-88-3) 6.59 lb/hr and 158.161b/day
ES02)
Ammonia (7664-41-7) 0.15 lb per hour
Ethyl Acetate (141-78-6) 2.24 lbs per hour
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b. The maximum coating application rate shall not exceed 90 gallons per hour.
Inspection and Maintenance Requirements
c. To comply with the provisions of this permit and ensure that emissions do not exceed the
regulatory limits, the Permittee shall perform periodic inspection and maintenance (I&M) as
recommended by the manufacturer. As a minimum, the Permittee shall perform an annual
internal inspection of the primary heat exchanger and associated inlet/outlet valves to ensure
structural integrity.
Recordkeeping Requirements
d. The Permittee shall retain average hourly records based on 24-hour calendar day averages of
coating application rate for a minimum of two years from the date of recording.
e. The results of all inspections and any variance from manufacturer's recommendations or from
those given in this permit (when applicable) shall be investigated with corrections made and
dates of actions recorded in a log. Records of all maintenance and monitoring activities shall
be recorded in the log. The logbook (in written or electronic form) shall be kept on-site and
made available to DAQ personnel upon request.
Monitoring Requirements
f. The Permittee shall ensure the proper performance of the thermal oxidizer by monitoring the
following operational parameters:
i. the Permittee shall continuously record the temperature measured inside the second half of
the oxidizer (away from the flame zone) (minimum temperature= 16000F) ; and
ii. the Permittee shall record the flow rate to the oxidizer (maximum flow rate= 15,000 scfm)
once a week.
Reporting Requirements
g. The Permittee shall submit a summary report of the observations 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.
State-enforceable only
C. 15A NCAC 20 .0705: EXISTING FACILITES AND SIC CALLS for TOXIC AIR
POLLUTANT EMISSIONS LIMITATION REQUIREMENT
1. As of July 28, 2006 emissions of toxic air pollutants have been demonstrated on a facility-wide
basis (excluding those sources exempt under 15A NCAC 2Q .0702 "Exemptions")that each of
the toxic air pollutants (TAPs) emitted from all sources at the facility are either below its
respective toxic permit emission rates (TPER) listed in 15A NCAC 2Q .0711 - "Emission Rates
Requiring a Permit" or the TAPs are in compliance with 15A NCAC 2D .1100 "Control of
Toxic Air Pollutants" as described elsewhere in this permit.
2. The facility shall be operated and maintained in such a manner that any new, existing or
increased actual emissions of any TAP listed in 15A NCAC 2Q .0711 or in this permit from all
sources at the facility (excluding those sources exempt under 15A NCAC 2Q .0702
"Exemptions"), including fugitive emissions and emission sources not otherwise required to
have a permit, will not exceed its respective TPER listed in 15A NCAC 2Q .0711 without first
obtaining an air permit to construct or operate.
3. PRIOR to exceeding any of the TPERs listed in 15A NCAC 2Q .0711, the Permittee shall be
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responsible for obtaining an air permit to emit TAPS and for demonstrating compliance with the
requirements of 15A NCAC 21) .1100 "Control of Toxic Air Pollutants".
4. The Pennittee shall maintain at the facility records of operational information sufficient for
demonstrating to the Division of Air Quality staff that actual TAPs are less than the rate listed in
15A NCAC 2Q .0711.
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. j
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(e)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.
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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
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 [15A 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
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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:
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 [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 [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 110 and 2D.I I I I shall apply where defined by rule.)
"Deviations" -for the purposes of this condition, any action or condition not in accordance with the terms
and conditions of this permit including those attributable to upset conditions as well as excess emissions as
defined above lasting less than four hours.
Excess Emissions
1. If a source is required to report excess emissions under NSPS (15A NCAC 2D.0524),NESHAPS
(15A NCAC 2D .11 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
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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
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. 1.5A 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;
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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
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 writin 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.
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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, 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, 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 [1.5A 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.
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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
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.
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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 H 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)]
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 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 [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.
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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).
H. Ambient Air Oualitv 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
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.
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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 term 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).
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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 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
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
PMI0 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
SO2 Sulfur Dioxide
tpy Tons Per Year
VOC Volatile Organic Compound