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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
June 12, 2013
Mr. Garald Cottrell, President
W.E. Partners II, LLC
104 Mellen Road
New Bern,NC 28562
Subject: Air Permit No. 10126R02
W.E. Partners II, LLC
Lewiston Woodville, Bertie County,North Carolina
Permit Class: Synthetic Minor
Facility ID# 0800107
Dear Mr. Cottrell:
In accordance with your completed application received April 15, 2013, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. 10126R02 to W.E. Partners II, LLC, Lewiston Woodville, Bertie County,
North Carolina for the construction and operation of air emissions sources or air cleaning devices
and appurtenances. Please note the records retention requirements are contained in General
Condition 2 of the General Conditions and Limitations.
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If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to request a formal adjudicatory hearing within 30 days following receipt of this
permit, identifying the specific issues to be contested. Such a.request will stay the effectiveness of
the entire permit. This hearing request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to G.S.
150B-23 of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-6714. The form for requesting a formal
adjudicatory hearing may be obtained upon request from the Office of Administrative Hearings.
Unless a request for a hearing is made pursuant to G.S. 15013-23, this air permit shall be final and
binding.
You may request modification of your air permit through informal means pursuant to G.S.
15013-22. This request must be submitted in writing to the Director and must identify the specific
provisions or issues for which the modification is sought. Please note that the permit will become
j final and binding regardless of a request for informal modification unless a request for a hearing is
also made under G.S. 15013-23.
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Washington Regional Office-Division of Air Quality
943 Washington Square Mall,Washington,North Carolina 27889
Phone:[phone]/FAX:[phone]
Internet:www.ncair.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer-Made in part by Recycled Paper

Mr. Garald Cottrell
June 12, 2013
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Unless exempted by a condition of this permit or the regulations, construction of new
air pollution sources or air cleaning devices, or modifications to the sources or air cleaning
devices described in this permit must be covered under a permit issued by the Division of Air
Quality prior to construction. Failure to do so is a violation of G.S. 143-215.108 and may
subject the Permittee to civil or criminal penalties as described in G.S. 143-215.114A and 143-
215.114B.
This permit shall be effective from June 12, 2013 until November 30, 2015, is
nontransferable to future owners and operators, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations
as specified therein.
Changes have been made to the permit stipulations. A table that summarizes the changes
is enclosed. The Permittee is responsible for carefully reading the entire permit and
evaluating the requirements of each permit stipulation. The Permittee shall comply with all
terms, conditions, requirements, limitations and restrictions set forth in this permit. Noncompliance
with any permit condition is grounds for enforcement action, for permit termination, revocation and
reissuance, or modification, or for denial of a permit renewal application. Should you have any
questions concerning this matter, please contact Betsy Huddleston at(252) 948-3836.
Sincerely,
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Robert P. Fisher
Regional Air Quality Supervisor
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Enclosures
c: Washington Regional Office

Mr. Garald Cottrell
June 12, 2013
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The following changes were made to the previous Air Quality Permit(Permit No. 10126R01).
Page(s) Section Description of Change(s)
1 Permit source table Changed each boiler description to"one clean cellulosic biomass-fired
boiler(29.4 million Btu per hour maximum heat input) *." Added an
"I"prefix to the fuel bunker ID to identify it as an insignificant source
under 2Q.0102(c)(2)(E).
1 Permit source table Added footnote defining clean cellulosic biomass fuel.
2 Specific Condition 1. Added reference to 40 CFR 63, Subpart JJJJJJ and 2Q.0317(PSD
avoidance).
2 Specific Condition 3. Changed the boiler descriptions to match the permit source table.
3 Specific Condition 6. Changed the boiler descriptions to match the permit source table.
Removed condition 6.b. for construction and startup notifications
because they have been completed.
4 Specific Condition 9. Removed this condition because the test has been completed and the
results have been approved in compliance by NCDAQ Stationary
Source Compliance Branch,
6 Specific Condition 12. Removed this condition, because the boilers are NESHAP Subpart
JJJJJJ applicable. The facility is no longer required to perform NC
toxics modeling. However,NCDAQ may perform toxics review for
new biomass fuels that potentially cause an increase in toxics
emissions.
8-9 Specific Condition 13.d. Changed the monitoring requirements for the electrostatic precipitator
to reflect changes in 40 CFR 63, Subpart JJJJJJ,as issued in the
Federal Register on 2/01/2013.
9-10 Specific Condition 13.e. Changed the performance testing requirements for the boilers to reflect
changes in 40 CFR 63, Subpart JJJJJJ,as issued in the Federal Register
on 2/01/2013.
12-13 Specific Condition 15. Changed the boiler descriptions to match the permit source table.
Included the tested CO emission rate(dated June 19,2012) in the
calculations for compliance with 2Q.0315. Added an allowance for
use of alternative emission factors if prior DAQ approval is obtained.
13 S ecific Condition 16. Changed the condition references to 9.,10., and 11.
13-14 Specific Condition 17. Removed this condition, because the boilers are NESHAP Subpart
JJJJJJ ap licable and are not required to perform toxics review.
--- New Specific Condition 16. Added a new condition requiring 30 day notification of burning a new
clean cellulosic biomass fuel. Added a requirement for submittal of a
NHSM determination request to the Division of Air Quality if the
Permittee chooses to combust a fuel that is not clearly defined under
CFR 241 orspecifically approved as a NHSM by EPA.

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NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
AIR PERMIT NO. 10126R02
Issue Date: June 12, 2013 Effective Date: June 12, 2013
Expiration Date: November 30, 2015 Replaces Permit: 10126R01
To construct and operate air emission source(s) and/or air cleaning device(s), and for the
discharge of the associated air contaminants into the atmosphere in accordance with the provisions
of Article 21 B of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina(NCGS) as amended, and other
applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations,
W.E. Partners II, LLC
3539 Governors Road
Lewiston Woodville, Bertie County,North Carolina
Permit Class: Synthetic Minor
Facility ID# 0800107
(the Permittee) is hereby authorized to construct and operate the air emissions sources and/or air
cleaning devices and appurtenances described below:
I FEmission ` Emission Source Control Device Control System
Source ID Description i ID Description
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ESB-1 `one clean cellulosic biomass-fired boiler MC-1 ulti-cyclone
(NSPS, (29.4 million Btu per hour maximum heat tubes,each 9 inches in diameter)
NESHAP) !input)
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ESP-1 electrostatic precipitator
1 i (9,222 sq ft total collection plate area,
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two fields with 60 kv charge per field)
;ESB-2 !one clean cellulosic biomass-fired boiler MC-2 multi-cyclone
€(NSPS, (29.4 million Btu per hour maximum heat ( (18 tubes,each 9 inches in diameter)
INESHAP) ;input)*
ESP-1 electrostatic precipitator
(9,222 sq ft total collection plate area,
two fields with 60 kv charge per field)
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ESB-3 ;one clean cellulosic biomass-fired boiler I MC-3 multi-cyclone
(NSPS, (29.4 million Btu per hour maximum heat (18 tubes,each 9 inches in diameter)
NESHAP) ;input)* j
ESP-1 electrostatic precipitator I
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two fields with 60 kv charge per field) [
,'I SB-1 Egreen wood fuel storage bunker N/A N/A
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*Clean cellulosic biomass fuel must meet the definition as provided in 40 CFR 241.2,or it must be approved as a non-
hazardous secondary material-(NHSM),biomass fuel by EPA(40CFR 241.2 and 241.3).

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in accordance with the completed application 0800107.13A received April 15, 2013 including any
plans, specifications, previous applications, and other supporting data, all of which are filed with the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Air Quality (DAQ) and are
incorporated as part of this permit.
This permit is subject to the following specified conditions and limitations including any
TESTING, REPORTING, OR MONITORING REQUIREMENTS:
A. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS
1. Any air emission sources or control devices authorized to construct and operate above must
be operated and maintained in accordance with the provisions contained herein. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable Environmental Management Commission
Regulations, including Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC), Subchapter
2D .0202, 2D .0504, 2D.0515, 2D .0516, 213 .0521, 2D .0524 (40 CFR 60, Subpart Dc),
2D .0535,.2D .0540, 2D .0605, 2D .0611, 2D .1100, 2D.1111(40 CFR 63, Subpart JJJJJJ),
2D .1806, 2Q .0315, 2Q.0317 and 2Q .0711.
2. PERMIT RENEWAL AND EMISSION INVENTORY REQUIREMENT - The Permittee,
at least 90 days prior to the expiration date of this permit, shall request permit renewal by
letter in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0304(d) and (f). Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q
.0203(i), no permit application fee is required for renewal of an existing air permit(without
a modification request). The renewal request (with AA application form) should be
submitted to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ. Also, at least 90 days prior to the expiration
date of this permit, the Permittee shall submit the air pollution emission inventory report
(with Certification Sheet) in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .0202, pursuant to N.C.
General Statute 143 215.65. The report shall be submitted to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ
and shall document air pollutants emitted for the 2014 calendar year.
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3. PARTICULATE CONTROL REQUIREMENT- As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0504
"Particulates from Wood Burning Indirect Heat Exchangers," particulate matter emissions
shall not exceed the allowable emission rates listed below:
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Source Emission Limit
(lb/million Btu, each)
Three clean cellulosic biomass-fired boilers(29.4 MMBtu/hr maximum heat `. 0.43
;input each, ID Nos. ESB-1, ESB-2 and ESB-3)
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4. SULFUR DIOXIDE CONTROL REQUIREMENT- As required by 15A NCAC 213 .0516
"Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Combustion Sources," sulfur dioxide emissions from the
combustion sources shall not exceed 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input.
5. VISIBLE EMISSIONS CONTROL REQUIREMENT-As required by 15A NCAC 2D
.0521 "Control of Visible Emissions," visible emissions from the emission sources,
manufactured after July 1, 1971, shall not be more than 20 percent opacity when averaged
over a six-minute period, except that six-minute periods averaging not more than 87 percent
opacity may occur not more than once in any hour nor more than four times in any 24-hour
period. However, sources which must comply with 15A NCAC 2D .0524 "New Source

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Performance Standards" or .I 110 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants" must comply with applicable visible emissions requirements contained therein.
6. 15A NCAC 2D .0524 "NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS"—For the three
clean cellulosic biomass-fired boilers (29.4 MMBtu/hr maximum heat input each, ID Nos.
ESB-1, ESB-2 and ESB-3),the Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions
contained in Environmental Management Commission Standard 15A NCAC 2D .0524
"New Source Performance Standards" (NSPS)as promulgated in 40 CFR 60, Subpart Dc,
and including Subpart A "General Provisions."
a. N SPS Recordkeeping Requirement - The Permittee shall record and maintain
records of the amounts of fuel fired during each day. Records shall be maintained
for a period of two years following the dates of record.
7. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT - As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0535, excess
emissions from the fuel bunker lasting for more than four hours and resulting from a
malfunction, a breakdown of process or control equipment or any other abnormal
conditions, shall:
a. Notify the Director or his designee of any such occurrence by 9:00 a.m. Eastern time
of the Division's next business day of becoming aware of the occurrence and
describe:
i. the name and location of the facility,
ii, the nature and cause of the malfunction or breakdown,
iii. the time when the malfunction or breakdown is first observed,
iv. the expected duration, and
V. an estimated rate of emissions.
b. Notify the Director or his designee immediately when the corrective measures have
been accomplished.
This reporting requirement does not allow the operation of the facility in excess of
Environmental Management Commission Regulations.
8. FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL REQUIREMENT - As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0540
"Particulates from Fugitive Dust Emission Sources," the Permittee shall not cause or allow
fugitive dust emissions to cause or contribute to substantive complaints or excess visible
emissions beyond the property boundary. If substantive complaints 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 emission" 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

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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).
9. MULTI-CYCLONE REQUIREMENTS - As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0611, particulate
matter emissions shall be controlled as described in the permitted equipment list.
a. Inspection and Maintenance Requirements -To comply with the provisions of this
permit and ensure that emissions do not exceed the regulatory limits, the Permittee
shall perform an annual (for each 12 month period following the initial inspection)
internal inspection of each multi-cyclone system. In addition, the Permittee shall
perform monthly external inspections and maintenance (I&M) as recommended by
the manufacturer.
b. Recordkeeping Requirements - The results of all inspections and any variance from
the 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 multi-cyclone logbook. Records of all maintenance activities shall be recorded in
the logbook. The multi-cyclone logbook(in written or electronic format) shall be
kept on-site and made available to DAQ personnel upon request.
10. ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATOR REQUIREMENTS - As required by 15A NCAC 2D
.0611,particulate matter emissions shall be controlled as described in the permitted
equipment list.
a. Inspection and Maintenance Requirements - To comply with the provisions of this
permit and ensure that emissions do not exceed the regulatory limits,the Permittee
shall perform periodic inspections and maintenance (I&M) as recommended by the
manufacturer and as required by 40 CFR 63, Subpart JJJJJJ. In addition, the
Permittee shall perform an annual (for each 12 month period following the initial
inspection) inspection of the electrostatic precipitator.
b. As a minimum, the annual inspection will include the following:
i. Visual checks of critical components such as rappers and ash removal
equipment;
ii. Checks for any equipment that does not generate an alarm in the de-energized
state, to ensure it is operational;
iii. Observations of particulate deposits on discharge and collecting electrodes,
for comparison with past and future inspections;
iv. Checks for signs of plugging of gas distribution plates, and excessive buildup
on inlet and outlet plenum floor surfaces
V. Checks for signs of hopper plugging; and
vi. Checks for broken rapper rod insulators, cracked support bushing insulators,
and broken or loose stabilizer bar insulators (if installed), and replacement as
required.

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C. Recordkeeping Requirements -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 logbook. Records of all maintenance activities shall be recorded in the logbook.
The log book (in written or electronic format) shall be kept on-site and made
available to DAQ personnel upon request.
11. GENERALLY AVAILABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY - For the three clean cellulosic
biomass-fired boilers (ID Nos. ESB-I, ESB-2 and ESB-3) the Permittee shall comply with
all applicable provisions, including the notification, testing, and monitoring requirements
contained in Environmental Management Commission Standard 15A NCAC 2D .I 111, as
promulgated in 40 CFR 63, Subpart JJJJJJ, "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants for Area Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers", including
Subpart A "General Provisions."
a. Compliance Dates (40 CFR 63.11196) -The owner or operator of a new source must
achieve compliance upon startup of the source.
b. Emission Limits (40 CFR 63.11201(a) and Table 1 to Subpart JJJJJJ) - The Permittee
must achieve less than or equal to the following emission limit, except during
periods of startup and shutdown:
Affected Facility Pollutant Emission Lima
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Three clean cellulosic biomass-fired
boilers(29.4 MMBtu/hr each,1D Nos. 0.07 lb per input
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input
ESB-1,ESB-2 and ESB-3) Particulate matter of heat
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The Permittee shall maintain the operating load of each unit such that it does not
exceed 110 percent of the average operating load recorded during the most recent
performance stack test.
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c. Compliance Requirements - As required by 15A NCAC 2D .I 111, the Permittee
j shall comply with the following requirements:
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i. General Duty Clause (40 CFR 63.11205(a))—At all times the Permittee must
operate and maintain any affected source, including associated air pollution
control equipment and monitoring equipment, in a manner consistent with
safety and good air pollution control practices for minimizing emissions.
ii. Startup/Shutdown (40 CFR 63.11214(d))—The Permittee must minimize the
boiler's startup and shutdown periods following the manufacturer's
recommended procedures, if available. If manufacturer's recommended
procedures are not available, the Permittee must follow recommended
procedures for a unit of similar design for which manufacturer's
recommended procedures are available. The Permittee must submit a signed
statement in the Notification of Compliance Status report that indicates
startups and shutdowns were conducted according to the manufacturer's
recommended procedures or procedures specified for a boiler of similar
design if manufacturer's recommended procedures are not available.

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iii. Boiler Tune-up (40 CFR 63.11223)—A biennial tune-up is required and shall
be conducted no more than 25 months after the previous tune-up. If the unit is
not operating on the required date for a tune-up,the tune-up must be
conducted within one week of startup. The tune-up shall include the
following:
A. As applicable, inspect the burner, and clean or replace any
components of the burner as necessary (the Permittee may delay the
burner inspection until the next scheduled unit shutdown, but must
inspect each burner at least once every 36 months).
B. Inspect the flame pattern, as applicable, and adjust the burner as
necessary to optimize the flame pattern. The adjustment should be
consistent with the manufacturer's specifications, if available.
C. Inspect the system controlling the air-to-fuel ratio, as applicable, and
ensure that it is correctly calibrated and functioning properly.
D. Optimize total emissions of carbon monoxide. This optimization
should be consistent with the manufacturer's specifications, if
available.
E. Measure the concentrations in the effluent stream of carbon monoxide
in parts per million, by volume, and oxygen in volume percent, before
and after the adjustments are made (measurements may be either on a
dry or wet basis, as long as it is the same basis before and after the
adjustments are made).
F. Maintain onsite a biennial report(in addition to the annual reporting
requirements of item £iv. below) containing:
1. The concentrations of CO in the effluent stream in parts per
million, by volume, and oxygen in volume percent, measured
before and after the tune-up of the boiler.
II. A description of any corrective actions taken as a part of the
tune-up of the boiler.
III. The type and amount of fuel used over the 12 months prior to
the biennial tune-up of the boiler.
d. Monitoring and Continuous Compliance Requirements—As required by 15A NCAC
2D .1111,the Permittee shall comply with the following requirements:
i. Establishing Operating Limits—The permittee shall establish the minimum
secondary power to the electrostatic precipitator during the three-run initial
performance test for particulate as required by 40 CFR 63.11211(b),Table 3,
and Table 6 to Subpart JJJJJJ. The minimum secondary power to the
electrostatic precipitator must also be re-established with any subsequent
performance tests.

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ii. Demonstrating Continuous Compliance (40 CFR 63.11222/Table 7 to
Subpart JJJJJJ)—The Permittee shall:
A. Collect the secondary amperage and voltage, or total power input
monitoring system data for the electrostatic precipitator according to
63.11224 and 63.11221, and Table 7 to Subpart JJJJJJ;
B. Collect the data must at a minimum of one cycle of operation every
15 minutes. There must be a minimum of four cycles of operation
representing each of the four 15-minute periods in an hour, or at least
two 15-minute data values during an hour when CMS calibration,
quality assurance, or maintenance activities are being performed,to
have a valid hour of data;
C. Reduce the average hourly data to 30-day rolling averages; and
D. Maintaining the 30-day rolling average total secondary electric power
at or above the minimum total secondary electric power measured
during the most recent performance test(63.11211). Deviations from
this requirement must be reported in the annual compliance
certification report.
Per 40 CFR 63.11222(a)(1), operation below the established minimum, or
outside the allowable range of the operating limits constitutes a deviation
from the operating limits except during performance tests conducted to
determine compliance with the emission and operating limits or to establish
new operating limits. Operating limits are confirmed or reestablished during
] performance tests.
iii. Site Specific Monitoring Plans (40 CFR 63.11205(c) and 40 CFR
63.11224(c))—The Permittee shall submit a site specific monitoring plan 60
days before an initial performance test.
iv. CEMs, COMs, or continuous parameter monitoring systems must comply
{ with the installation, operation, maintenance, and performance evaluation
requirements of 40 CFR 63.11221 and 40 CFR 63.11224.
e. Performance Testing Requirements (Initial and Ongoing Performance Testier- As
required by 15A NCAC 21) .I 111, the following performance tests shall be
conducted:
Affected Facility Pollutant Test Method E
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Filterable
EThree clean cellulosic biomass-fired boilers ;Particulate Matter t Method 5
(29.4 MMBtu/hr each,1D Nos, ESB-1, ESB-2 _; ............ ..
:and ESB-3 Condensable
Particulate Method 202

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i. All performance tests shall be conducted in accordance with EPA Reference
Methods, contained in 40 CFR 60, Appendix A;
ii. The EPA Administrator retains the exclusive right to approve equivalent and
alternative test methods, continuous monitoring procedures, and reporting
requirements;
iii, Initial Performance Testing -The Permittee shall conduct the required initial
performance test within 180 days of startup. The results of this test shall be
submitted with the Notification of Compliance Status.
iv. Ongoing Performance Testing- When demonstrating initial compliance
with the PM emission limit, if a boiler's performance test results show
that PM emissions are equal to or less than half of the PM emission limit,
no further performance tests for PM are required. However, the
Permittee must continue to comply with all applicable operating limits and
monitoring requirements.
V. If the initial performance test results show that PM emissions are greater than
half of the PM emission limit, then triennial performance tests must be
completed no more than 37 months after the previous performance test.
vi. The Permittee shall conduct all applicable performance tests according to 40
CFR 63.11212 and Table 4 of Subpart JJJJJJ. Testing may be performed on
each boiler against a 0.070 lb PM/MMBtu(filterable) limit, or testing may be
conducted for all three boilers operating together against a total limit of 0.070
lb PM/MMBtu.
vii. The Permittee must conduct performance stack tests at the representative
operating load conditions while burning the type of fuel or mixture of fuels
1 that have the highest emissions potential for the regulated pollutant.
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viii. All associated testing costs are the responsibility of the Permittee;
ix. At least 60 days prior to performing any required emissions testing, the
Permittee must submit two copies of a testing protocol to the Regional
Supervisor, DAQ for review and approval. All testing protocols must be
approved by the DAQ prior to performing such tests.
X. To afford the Regional Supervisor, DAQ,the opportunity to have an observer
present, the Permittee shall PROVIDE the Regional Office, in WRITING, at
least 15 days notice of any required performance test.
xi. Electronic Stack Data Test Reporting to EPA—Per 40 CFR 63.11225(e), as
of January 1, 2012 and within 60 days after the date of completing each
performance test, the facility must submit relative accuracy test audit(i.e.,
reference method) data and performance test(i.e., compliance test) data,
except opacity data, electronically to EPA's Central Data Exchange (CDX).

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f. Notification and Reporting Requirements—In addition to the notification and
reporting requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA),the
Permittee is required to NOTIFY the Regional Supervisor, DAQ, in WRITING;of
the following:
i. A notification of the actual date of startup of the source, delivered or
postmarked within 15 calendar days after that date.
ii. Initial Notification(per 40 CFR 63.9(b)and 40 CFR 63.11225(a)(2)) is
required within 120 days after startup.
iii. Notification of Compliance Status(per 40 CFR 63.9(h) and 40 CFR
63.11225(a)(4)) is required within 60 days of conducting the initial
performance test AND within 60 days of conducting subsequent performance
tests. This must also include a signed statement that indicates that startups
and shutdowns are conducted according to the manufacturer's recommended
procedures, or procedures specified for a boiler of similar design if
manufacturer's recommended procedures are not available.
iv. Annual Compliance Report must be prepared by March 1 of each year and
submitted upon request. If the source experiences any deviations from the
applicable requirements then the report must be submitted to the Division of
Air Quality by March 15. The report must meet the requirements of 40 CFR
63.11225(b)(1-4).
v. Notification of Excess Emissions During a Malfunction(per 40 CFR
63.11226
A. Notify,by telephone or FAX transmission as soon as possible, but no
later than two business days after the initial occurrence of the
{ malfunction, if the Permittee wishes to avail itself of an affirmative
defense to civil penalties for that malfunction.
B. Submit a written report to the Regional Supervisor within 45 days of
the initial occurrence of the exceedance of the standard in 40 CFR
63.1.1201 to demonstrate,with all necessary supporting
documentation,that it has met the requirements set forth in(40 CFR
j 63.11226(a)).
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g. Recordkeeping Requirements—In addition to any other recordkeeping requirements
of the EPA, the Permittee shall maintain the following records as defined under 40
CFR 63.11225(c):
i. Copies of all required notifications.
ii. Inspection and Monitoring Data Records - Keep the records of all inspection
and monitoring data required by 40 CFR 63,11221 and 40 CFR 63.11222,
and the information identified in paragraphs 40 CFR 63.11225(c)(6)(i)

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through (vi) and (c)(7) as applicable for each required inspection or
monitoring.
iii. Keep records to document conformance with the work practices, emission
reduction measures, and management practices:
A. Tune-up records - records must identify each boiler, the date of tune-
up, the procedures followed for tune-up, and the manufacturer's
specifications to which the boiler was tuned.
B. Records documenting the fuel type(s) used monthly by each boiler,
including, but not limited to, a description of the fuel, including
whether the fuel has received a non-waste determination by the
Permittee or EPA, and the total fuel usage amount with units. If the
Permittee combusts nonhazardous secondary materials that have been
determined not to be solid waste pursuant to 40 CFR 241.3(b)(1), the
Permittee must keep a record which documents how the secondary
material meets each of the legitimacy criteria. The records may be
annual, monthly, or periodic, depending on fuel delivery frequencies.
iv. Keep the following records of malfunctions:
A. Records of the occurrence and duration of each malfunction of the
boiler, or of the associated air pollution control and monitoring
equipment.
B. Records of actions taken during periods of malfunction to minimize
emissions in accordance with the general duty to minimize emissions
in 40 CFR 63.11205(a), including corrective actions to restore the
malfunctioning boiler, air pollution control, or monitoring equipment
to its normal or usual manner of operation.
V. Record Retention - Keep each record for 5 years following the date of each
recorded action.
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1 12. CONTROL AND PROHIBITION OF ODOROUS EMISSIONS -As required by 15A
NCAC 2D .1806 "Control and Prohibition of Odorous Emissions" the Permittee shall not
operate the facility without implementing management practices or installing and operating
odor control equipment sufficient to prevent odorous emissions from the facility from
causing or contributing to objectionable odors beyond the facility's boundary.
13. LIMITATION TO AVOID 15A NCAC 2Q .0501 - Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0315
"Synthetic Minor Facilities," to avoid the applicability of 15A NCAC 2Q .0501 "Purpose of
Section and Requirement for a Permit," as requested by the Permittee, facility-wide
emissions shall be less than the following:

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a. Recordkeeping Requirements -To ensure emissions do not exceed the limitations
above,the following shall be calculated and recorded monthly for the clean
cellulosic biomass boilers (ID Nos. ESB-1,ESB-2 and ESB-3):
i. CO and NOx emissions from each biomass fuel. Each fuel's emission is
calculated as follows:
[(lbs fuel)x(BnOb heat content)x(MM&WI.0E6 Btu)x(emission factor)]/2000
where: CO emission factor=0.45 lb/MMBtu(test dated June 19,
2012)or other approved test rate/factor
NOx emission factor= 0.295 lb/MMBtu or other approved test
rate/factor
Other test rates/factors must be approved by the DAQ prior to application for
compliance with this condition.
ii. the rolling 12-month facility-wide CO and NOx emissions.
b. Reporting Requirements-Within 30 days after each calendar year, regardless of the
actual emissions, the Permittee shall submit the following:
i. the tons of each fuel combusted per month in the calendar year,
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ii. for each calendar month, the rolling 12-month total facility-wide CO and
NOx emissions.
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14. LIMITATION TO AVOID 15A NCAC 2D .0530 "PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT
DETERIORATION" - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0317,to comply with this permit
and avoid the applicability of 15A NCAC 2D .0530 "Prevention of Significant
Deterioration," as requested by the Permittee, facility-wide PM and PM10 emissions shall be
less than 250 tons per consecutive 12-month period.
a. Operations Restrictions - To ensure emissions do not exceed the limitations above,
the facility shall comply with Inspection and Maintenance Requirements listed in
Specific Conditions 9., 10. and 11. of this Permit.

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15. General Assembly of North Carolina, Session Law 2007-397, Senate Bill 3 (S133)—Under
the provisions of a Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS),the
Permittee will be categorized as a new renewable energy facility that delivers electric power
to an electric power supplier. S133, 62-133.7(g) requires biomass combustion processes at a
new renewable energy facility to meet Best Available Control Technology (BACT). The
Permittee submitted a BACT analysis to the Division of Air Quality on October 5, 2010.
Upon determination of BACT, the Division will reopen the permit for inclusion of BACT
conditions and limitations.
16. The Permittee must notify the Division of Air Quality in writing within 30 days of beginning
use of a new clean cellulosic biomass fuel. For any fuel that is not clearly defined as clean
cellulosic biomass in 40 CFR 241 or separately approved as a non-hazardous secondary
material (NHSM), biomass fuel by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Permittee
must first submit a NHSM determination request to the Division of Air Quality.
B. GENERAL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS
1. TWO COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS REPORTS TEST DATA MONITORING DATA
NOTIFICATIONS, REQUESTS FOR RENEWAL, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION
REQUIRED BY THIS PERMIT shall be submitted to the:
Regional Air Quality Supervisor
North Carolina Division of Air Quality
Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington,NC 27889
[phone]
j For identification purposes, each submittal should include the facility name as listed on the
permit,the facility identification number, and the permit number.
j 2. RECORDS RETENTION REQUIREMENT -Any records required by the conditions of this
permit shall be kept on site and made available to DAQ personnel for inspection upon
request. These records shall be maintained in a form suitable and readily available for
expeditious inspection and review. These records must be kept on site for a minimum of 2
years, unless another time period is otherwise specified.
3. ANNUAL FEE PAYMENT- Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0203(a), the Permittee shall pay
the annual permit fee within 30 days of being billed by the DAQ. Failure to pay the fee in a
timely manner will cause the DAQ to initiate action to revoke the permit.
4. EQUIPMENT RELOCATION -A new air permit shall be obtained by the Permittee prior to
establishing, building, erecting, using, or operating the emission sources or air cleaning
equipment at a site or location not specified in this permit.
5. REPORTING REQUIREMENT - Any of the following that would result in previously
unpermitted, new, or increased emissions must be reported to the Regional Supervisor,
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a. changes in the information submitted in the application regarding facility emissions;
b. changes that modify equipment or processes of existing permitted facilities; or
c. changes in the quantity or quality of materials processed.
If appropriate, modifications to the permit may then be made by the DAQ to reflect any
necessary changes in the permit conditions. In no case are any new or increased emissions
allowed that will cause a violation of the emission limitations specified herein.
6. This permit is subject to revocation or modification by the DAQ upon a determination that
information contained in the application or presented in the support thereof is incorrect,
conditions under which this permit was granted have changed, or violations of conditions
contained in this permit have occurred. The facility shall be properly operated and
maintained at all times in a manner that will effect an overall reduction in air pollution.
Unless otherwise specified by this permit, no emission source may be operated without the
concurrent operation of its associated air cleaning device(s)and appurtenances.
7. This permit is nontransferable by the Permittee. Future owners and operators must obtain a
new air permit from the DAQ.
8. This issuance of this permit in no way absolves the Permittee of liability for any potential
civil penalties which may be assessed for violations of State law which have occurred prior
to the effective date of this permit.
J 9. This permit does not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility of complying with all
applicable requirements of any Federal, State, or Local water quality or land quality control
authority.
10. Reports on the operation and maintenance of the facility shall be submitted by the Permittee
to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ at such intervals and in such form and detail as may be
required by the DAQ. Information required in such reports may include, but is not limited
to,process weight rates, firing rates, hours of operation, and preventive maintenance
schedules.
11. A violation of any term or condition of this permit shall subject the Permittee to enforcement
pursuant to G.S. 143-215.114A, 143-215.11413, and 143-215.114C, including assessment of
civil and/or criminal penalties.
12. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(a)(2), no person shall refuse entry or
access to any authorized representative of the DAQ who requests entry or access for
purposes of inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials, nor shall any person
obstruct, hamper, or interfere with any such representative while in the process of carrying
out his official duties. Refusal of entry or access may constitute grounds for permit
revocation and assessment of civil penalties.
13. The Permittee must comply with any applicable Federal, State, or Local requirements
governing the handling, disposal, or incineration of hazardous, solid, or medical wastes,
including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA) administered by the
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14. PERMIT RETENTION REQUIREMENT- The Permittee shall retain a current copy of the
air permit at the site. The Permittee must make available to personnel of the DAQ, upon
request,the current copy of the air permit for the site.
15. CLEAN AIR ACT SECTION 112(rREQUIREMENTS - Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 68
"Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the
Clean Air Act, Section 112(r)," if the Permittee is required to develop and register a risk
management plan pursuant to Section 112(r) of the Federal Clean Air Act, then the
Permittee is required to register this plan in accordance with 40 CFR Part 68.
16. PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL RELEASES - GENERAL DUTY Pursuant to Title I
Part A Section 112(r)(1) of the Clean Air Act "Hazardous Air Pollutants - Prevention of
Accidental Releases - Purpose and General Duty," although a risk management plan may not
be required, if the Permittee produces, processes, handles, or stores any amount of a listed
hazardous substance, the Permittee has a general duty to take such steps as are necessary to
prevent the accidental release of such substance and to minimize the consequences of any
release. This condition is federally-enforceable only.
17. GENERAL EMISSIONS TESTING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS - If emissions
testing is required by this permit, or the DAQ, or if the Permittee submits emissions testing
to the DAQ in support of a permit application or to demonstrate compliance,the Permittee
shall perform such testing in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .2600 and follow all DAQ
procedures including protocol approval, regional notification, report submittal, and test
results approval.
Permit issued this the 121h of June, 2013.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Robert P. Fisher
Regional Air Quality Supervisor
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Air Permit No. 10126R0I