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Air Quality SHEILA C. HOLMAN
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 01,c4!or
January 4,2017
Mr. Steven Ingle
VP of Engineering
North Carolina Renewable Power-Elizabethtown,LLC
2100 Southbridge Parkway, Suite 540
Birmingham,AL 35209
SUBJECT: Air Quality Permit No. 05455T22
Facility ID: 0900043
North Carolina Renewable Power-Elizabethtown,LLC
Elizabethtown,Bladen County,North Carolina
Fee Class: Title V
PSD Class: Major
Dear Mr. Ingle:
In accordance with the application for renewal of a Title V permit(received April 4, 2016)and renewal
of a Title IV permit(received August 8,2016),we are forwarding herewith Air Quality Permit No.0545 5 T22
to North Carolina Renewable Power-Elizabethtown,LLC,3100 West Broad Street,Elizabethtown,North
Carolina, authorizing the construction and operation, of the emission sources and associated air pollution
control devices specified herein. Additionally, any emissions activities determined from your Air Quality
Permit Application as being insignificant per 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 02Q .0503(8) have
been listed for informational purposes as "ATTACHMENT I" to this cover letter. Please note the
requirements for the annual compliance certification are contained in General Condition P in Section 3. The
current owner is responsible for submitting a compliance certification for the entire year regardless of who
owned the facility during the year.
As the designated responsible official it is your responsibility to review, understand, and abide by all of
the terms and conditions of the attached permit. It is also your responsibility to ensure that any person who
operates any emission source and associated air pollution control device subject to any term or condition of
the attached permit reviews, understands, and abides by the condition(s) of the attached permit that are
applicable to that particular emission source.
If any parts,requirements,or limitations contained in this Air Quality Permit are unacceptable to you,you
have the right to request a formal adjudicatory hearing within 30 days following receipt of this permit,
identifying the specific issues to be contested. This hearing request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to NCGS (North Carolina General Statutes) 15013-23, and filed with both the Office of
Administrative Hearings,6714 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714 and the Division of
Air Quality, Permitting Section, 1641 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1641. The form
for requesting a formal adjudicatory hearing may be obtained upon request from the Office of Administrative
Hearings. Please note that this permit will be stayed in its entirety upon receipt of the request for a hearing.
Unless a request for a hearing is made pursuant to NCGS 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
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Air Quality
1641 Mail Service Center 1 217 W.Jones Street,Suite 4000 1 Raleigh,NC 27609-1641
919 707 8400 T
Mr. Steven Ingle
January 4, 2017
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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 150B-23.
The construction of new air pollution emission source(s)and associated air pollution control device(s),or
modifications to the emission source(s) and air pollution control device(s) described in this permit must be
covered under an Air Quality Permit issued by the Division of Air Quality prior to construction unless the
Permittee has fulfilled the requirements of NCGS 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 NCGS 143-215.108A and may subject
the Permittee to civil or criminal penalties as described in NCGS 143-215.114A and 143-215.114B.
Bladen County has not triggered PSD Increment Tracking for any pollutants. This permitting action is
not expected to consume nor expand any increments
This Air Quality Permit shall be effective from January 4, 2017 until December 31, 2021, is
nontransferable to future owners and operators, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Russell Braswell
at 919-707-8731 or russell.braswellAncdenr.gov.
Sincerely yours,
V Mv- I/ )X--
William D.Willets,P.E.,Chief,Permitting Section
Division of Air Quality,NCDEQ
Enclosure
c: Heather Ceron, EPA Region 4(with review)
Fayetteville Regional Office
Central Files
Connie Horne(cover letter only)
Attachment 1 to Cover Letter to Air Quality Permit 05455T22
North Carolina Renewable Power-Elizabethtown, LLC
Insignificant Activities pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q.0503(8)
Source ID No. Emission Source Description
IES-2 one diesel fuel oil storage tank
IES-3 one fire pump fuel oil storage tank
IES-4 one solvent parts cleaner
IES-5 one turbine lube oil tank vent
IES-6 one cooling tower
IES-7 tire shredders
IES-8 truck dumper No. 1 for receiving biomass fuel
IES-9 truck dumper No. 2 for receiving biomass fuel
IES-10 fuel storage piles
IES-11 fuel material handling including conveyors, front-
end loader/dozer and other vehicular traffic in the
fuel yard
IES-13 one sorbent silo
IES-14 one bottom and sifting ash bunker
1. Because an activity is insignificant does not mean that the activity is exempted from an applicable
requirement or that the Permittee is exempted from demonstrating compliance with any applicable
requirement.
2. When applicable, emissions from stationary source activities identified above shall be included in
determining compliance with the permit requirements for toxic air pollutants under 15A NCAC 02D
.1100"Control of Toxic Air Pollutants"or 02Q .0711 "Emission Rates Requiring a Permit."
Attachment 2 to Cover Letter to Air Quality Permit 05455T22
North Carolina Renewable Power-Elizabethtown, LLC
Table of Changes
The following changes were made to the North Carolina Renewable Power-Elizabethtown,LLC Air
Permit No. 05455T21:
Pages* Section* Description of Changes
Throughout Throughout • Updated permit dates/application numbers
• Fixed typos
• Updated formatting
n/a Insignificant . Removed roads from this list because roads are generally
Activities List not included in the insignificant activities.
3 Permitted Emission 0 Added callout for GACT Subparts ZZZZ and JJJJJJ
Source List Added note regarding concentration of ammonia stored in
ES-15
5-18 2.1 A. • Renumbered conditions in this section to match order of
appearance in NCAC
8 2.1 A.4. • Linked monitoring/recordkeeping/reporting requirements
of 02D .0503 and.0504 because they were identical.
• Removed provision for updating emission factors/limits
16 2.1 A.9 through administrative amendment. This process must be
completed with a regular application for permit
modification.
18 2.1 A.10. • Moved CSAPR requirements to this section.
25 2.1 E.3. • Added full requirements for MACT Subpart ZZZZ
• Removed provision for updating emission factors/limits
through administrative amendment. This process can be
31 2.2 A.2. completed by attaching the testing approval memo to this
permit.
• Changed equations to more clearly indicate emission
factors and heating values.
• Added Section 2.2 B.
36 2.2 B. • Added permit condition for submitting a 2°d step
application per 02Q .0501(c)(2).
* This refers to the current permit unless otherwise stated.
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Air Quality
AIR QUALITY PERMIT
Permit No. Replaces Permit No.(s) Effective Date Expiration Date
05455T22 05455T21 January 4, 2017 December 31, 2021
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 02D and 02Q,and other applicable Laws.
Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC, Subchapter 02Q, 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: North Carolina Renewable Power —
Elizabethtown, LLC
Facility ID: 0900043
Facility Site Location: 3100 West Broad Street
City, County, State, Zip: Elizabethtown, Bladen County,North Carolina 28337
Mailing Address: 4599 East Lake Boulevard
City, State, Zip: Birmingham, Alabama 35217
Application Numbers: 0900043.1613 & .16C
Complete Application Dates: April 4, 2016 (.16B) &August 8, 2016 (.16C)
Primary SIC Code: 4911
Division of Air Quality, Fayetteville Regional Office
Regional Office Address: 225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
Permit issued this the 4 h of January, 2017.
A41 AA�
William D. Willets, P.E., Chief, Permitting Section
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: PERMITTED EMISSION SOURCE (S) AND ASSOCIATED AIR POLLUTION
CONTROL DEVICE (S) AND APPURTENANCES
SECTION 2: SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS
2.1- Emission Source(s) Specific Limitations and Conditions (Including specific
requirements, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements)
2.2- Multiple Emission Source(s) Specific Limitations and Conditions (Including
specific requirements, testing,monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting
requirements)
2.3- Phase II Acid Rain Permit Requirements
SECTION 3: GENERAL PERMIT CONDITIONS
ATTACHMENT
Attachment 1: List of Acronyms
Attachment 2: Acid Rain Permit application
Air Quality Permit No. 05455T22
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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:
Page Emission Source Control Device
No(s). ID No. Emission Source Description ID No. Control Device Description
5-18, ES-IA, and two coal/natural gas/No.2 and CD-lA32 and two selective non-catalytic
30-38 ES-1B No. 4 fuel oil/tire derived CD-1B32 reduction systems(3001b/hr
fuel/pelletized paper fuel/flyash aqueous ammonia injection rate
(PSD; briquette/non-CISWI' subject each)
CAM; wood z-fired steam, electric CD-lA22 and two multiclones(132 Nos.
GACT,Subpart JJJJJJ) generating,boilers(215 million CD-1B22 tubes each, 9 inches in diameter
Btu per hour heat input, each) each)
including over-fire air system sz
CD-lA42,3 and two dry sorbent injection
CD-1 B4z,3 systems(50 lb/hr sodium
bicarbonate or sodium
sesquicarbonate(trona)
injection rate each)
CD-lA2 and two bagfilters(each not to
CD-1B2 exceed 3.26:1 air-to-cloth ratio)
19-22, ES-2A, and two coal bunkers CD-2A and two bagfilters(64 square feet of
36 ES-2B CD-2B filter area,each)
(PSD)
19-22, ES-32 one fly ash silo with wet slurry CD-32 one silo binvent filter(400
36 pugmill for unloading square feet of filter area)
(PSD)
19-22, ES-4 one bottom ash silo with a CD-4 one silo binvent filter(100
36 retractable bulk unloading square feet of filter area)
PSD spout and enclosed vent return
19-22, ES-5A, and two ash system vacuum CD-5A and two in-line filters(one per
36 ES-5B transport pumps CD-5B pump)
(PSD)
CD-5C one simple cyclone(42 inches
in diameter) located on the fly
ash silo
CD-513 one bagfilter(528 square feet
of filter area)located on the fly
ash silo
CD-5E one simple cyclone(42 inches
in diameter)located on the
bottom ash silo
Air Quality Permit No. 05455T22
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Page Emission Source Control Device
No(s). ID No. Emission Source Description ID No. Control Device Description
22-23 ES-6 coal unloading/storage and Wetsup wet suppression/chemical
transfer binder
(PSD)
24, ES-152 aqueous ammonia' storage tank
30-36 (7,100 gallons maximum None N/A
capacity)
25-36 ES-1 diesel-fired emergency-use fire
pump(340 horsepower None N/A
(GACT,Subpart ZZZZ) maximum capacity)
1 Commercial/Industrial Solid Waste Incineration
2 These emission sources and control devices are listed as a 15A NCAC 02Q .0501(c)(2)modification
(Application Number 0900043.10A). The Permittee shall file a Title V Air Quality Permit
Application on or before 12 months after commencing operation in accordance with General
Condition NN.1. The permit shield described in General Condition R does not apply and compliance
certification as described in General Condition P is not required.
3 Dry sorbent injection systems may be operated intermittently as necessary to maintain compliance with
the applicable opacity standards.
4 Less than or equal to 19%by weight.
Air Quality Permit No. 05455T22
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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. Two coal/natural gas/No.2 and No.4 fuel oil/tire derived fuel/pelletized paper fuel/flyash
briquette/non-CISWI subject wood-fired boilers including over-fire air systems(ID Nos. ES-lA
and ES-113), and associated selective non-catalytic reduction systems (ID Nos.CD-lA3 and CD-
1133),multiclones(ID Nos. CD-IA2 and CD-1132),dry sorbent injection systems(ID Nos. CD-
lA4 and CD-1134) and bagfilters (ID Nos. CD-lA and CD-113)
The following table provides a summary of limits and standards for the emission source(s)described above:
Regulated Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation
Pollutant
PM, S029 When burning coal 15A NCAC 02D .0501(e)
NOx,CO See Section 2.1 A.1.
particulate matter 0.23 pounds per million Btu heat input 15A NCAC 02D .0503
particulate matter 0.30 pounds per million Btu heat input 15A NCAC 02D .0504
S02 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input 15A NCAC 02D .0516
visible emissions 20 percent opacity 15A NCAC 02D .0521
PM, S021 When burning coal 15A NCAC 02D .0530
NOx,CO See Section 2.1 A.6.a.-d.
CO, When burning non-CISWI subject wood 15A NCAC 02D .0530
sulfuric acid mist See Section 2.1 A.6.aa.
visible emissions Comply with CAM plan 15A NCAC 02D .0614
See Section 2.1 A.7.
hazardous air See Section 2.1 AX 15A NCAC 02D .I I I I
pollutants [40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ]
SO2,NOx, (State-only Requirement)
l 3
VOC,Hg, When burning non-CISWI subject wood Senate L
PM2.5,PM10 See Section 2.1 A.9.a. (Sessionn Law 2007-397)
(Federally enforceable only) 40 CFR Part 97, Subparts
NOx, S02 Cross State Air Pollution Rule [CSAPR] requirements AAAAA,BBBBB, and CCCCC
See Section 2.1 A.10.
toxic air pollutants (State-only Requirement) 15A NCAC 02D .1100
See Section 2.2 A.1.
hazardous air 15A NCAC 02Q .0317
pollutants See Section 2.2 A.2. [MACT Avoidance]
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Regulated Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation
Pollutant
toxic air pollutants (State-only Requirement) 15A NCAC 02Q .0711
See Section 2.2 A.3.
n/a Submit 2"step permit application 15A NCAC 02Q .0501(c)(2)
See Section 2.2 B.
NOx, SOz Phase II Acid Rain Permit Requirements 15A NCAC 02Q .0402
See Section 2.3
1. 15A NCAC 02D.0501(e): COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS
When burning coal
a. Particulate matter emissions from each boiler (ID Nos. ESA A and 1B) shall not exceed 6.02
pounds per hour per boiler.
b. Sulfur dioxide emissions from each boiler(ID Nos.ESAA and 1B)shall not exceed 322.5 pounds
per hour per boiler.
c. Nitrogen oxide emissions from each boiler(ID Nos.ES-lA and 1B)shall not exceed 141.9 pounds
per hour per boiler.
d. Carbon monoxide emissions from each boiler (ID Nos. ES-lA and 1B) shall not exceed 120.4
pounds per hour per boiler.
Testing [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
e. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition
JJ. If the results of this test are above any limit given in Section 2.1 A. 1. a.through d., above,the
Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0501(e).
Monitoring/Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 02Q .0508 (f)]
f. To demonstrate compliance with Section 2.1 A. 1. a. above, the Permittee shall follow the
monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in Section 2.1 A. 2. c. through h. The
Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0501(e) if the bagfilters are
not inspected and maintained or if these records are not maintained.
g. The Permittee shall ensure compliance with 2.1 A. 1. b. and 2.1 A 1. c. by determining sulfur
dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions,in pounds per hour,using a continuous emissions monitoring
(CEM) system meeting the requirements of 40 CFR Part 75, except that unbiased values may be
used (missing data shall be filled in accordance with 40 CFR Part 75, except that the lookback
periods per 40 CFR 75.33 (Tablesl and 2) shall consists of the available data up to the appropriate
quality-assured hours. Also, the replacement procedures for monitor data availability between 80
and 90 percent may be used at values below 80 percent). Compliance with emission standards shall
be determined by averaging hourly continuous emission monitoring system values over a 24-hour
block period beginning at midnight. To compute the 24-hour block average, the average hourly
values (missing data shall be filled in accordance with 40 CFR Part 75, except that the lookback
periods per 40 CFR 75.33 (Tables 1 and 2)shall consists of the available data up to the appropriate
quality-assured hours. Also, the replacement procedures for monitor data availability between 80
and 90 percent may be used at values below 80 percent) shall be summed, and the sum shall be
divided by 24. The minimum number of data points,equally spaced,required to determine a valid
hour value shall be determined by 40 CFR Part 75. If any 24-hour block average exceeds the limits
per 2.1 A. 1. b. or 2.1 A 1. c. or the records are not maintained, the Permittee shall be deemed in
noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0501(e).
Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508 (f)]
h. The Permittee shall submit the continuous emissions monitoring data showing the 24-hour daily
block values in pounds per hour for each 24-hour daily block averaging period during the reporting
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period no later than January 30 of each calendar year for the preceding three-month period between
October and December, April 30 of each calendar year for the preceding three-month period
between January and March, July 30 of each calendar year for the preceding three-month period
between April and June,and October 30 of each calendar year for the preceding three-month period
between July and September. All instances of deviations from the requirements of this permit must
be clearly identified.
i. CEMs Monitor Availability - The Permittee shall submit sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide CEM
systems monitor downtime reports,including monitor availability values(as calculated for 40 CFR
Part 75)for the last hour of the reporting period,no later than January 30 of each calendar year for
the preceding three-month period between October and December,April 30 of each calendar year
for the preceding three-month period between January and March, July 30 of each calendar year
for the preceding three-month period between April and June,and October 30 of each calendar year
for the preceding three-month period between July and September.
2. 15A NCAC 02D.0503: PARTICULATES FROM FUEL BURNING INDIRECT HEAT EXCHANGERS
a. Emissions of particulate matter from the combustion of coal/natural gas/No.2 and No.4 fuel oil/tire
derived fuel/pelletized paper fuel/flyash briquettes that are discharged from these sources(ID Nos.
ES-1A and 1B)into the atmosphere shall not exceed 0.23 pounds per million Btu heat input.
Testing [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition
JJ. If the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 A. 2. a. above, the Permittee
shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0503.
Monitoring [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. Particulate matter emissions from each boiler shall be controlled by a dedicated multicyclone and
bagfilter. To ensure compliance, the Permittee shall perform inspections and maintenance as
recommended by the manufacturer. In addition to the manufacturer's inspection and maintenance
recommendations,or if there are no manufacturer's inspection and maintenance recommendations,
as a minimum,the inspection and maintenance requirement must include the following:
i. a monthly external visual inspection of the system ductwork and material collection unit for
leaks; and
ii. an annual (for each 12 month period from initial inspection) internal inspection of the
multicyclones'and bagfilters'structural integrity.
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0503 if the multicyclones,
bagfilters, and ductwork are not inspected and maintained.
d. The Permittee shall install, operate, and maintain a pressure drop indicator on each bagfilter. The
pressure drop across each bagfilter shall not exceed 10 inches of water. The Permittee shall be
deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0503 if the pressure drop exceeds the prescribed
limits above and/or if the Permittee does not install,operate,and maintain a pressure drop indicator
on each bagfilter.
Recordkeeping[15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
e. The results of inspection and maintenance shall be maintained in a logbook(written or electronic
format),kept on site, and made available to an authorized DAQ representative upon request. The
logbook shall record the following:
i. the date and time of each recorded action;
ii the pressure drop once weekly at a minimum when the boiler is operating;
iii. weekly periods of boiler downtime shall be noted in the logbook;
iv. the results of each inspection;
v. the results of any maintenance performed on the bagfilters and multicyclones; and
vi.any variance from manufacturer's recommendations, if any, and corrections made.
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The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0503 if these records are
not maintained.
Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
f. Within 30 days of a written request from the DAQ, the Permittee shall submit a report of any
maintenance performed on the multiclones and bagfilters.
g. The Permittee shall submit a summary report of monitoring and recordkeeping activities
postmarked on or before January 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month period
between July and December and July 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month period
between January and June. All instances of deviations from the requirements of this permit must
be clearly identified.
3. 15A NCAC 02D .0504: PARTICULATES FROM WOOD BURNING INDIRECT HEAT EXCHANGERS
a. Emissions of particulate matter from the combustion of wood that are discharged from these sources
(H)Nos.ES-1A and 1B)into the atmosphere shall not exceed 0.30 pounds per million Btu heat
input.
b. Emissions of particulate matter from the combustion of wood and other fuels from these sources
(H)Nos.ES-1A and 1B)shall not exceed an allowable emission rate as calculated by the following
equation:
_ [(0.3 0 XQ,v)+(0.23"-E A_ Qw +Q f
where:
QW=actual wood heat input rate in Btu/hr
Qf =actual other fuels input rate in Btu/hr
Testing [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition
JJ. If the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 A. 3. a. above, the Permittee
shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0504.
Monitoring/Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
d. The Permittee shall comply with the monitoring/recordkeeping requirements in Sections 2.1 A.2.c.
through e. The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0504 if the
monitoring and recordkeeping requirements are not met.
Reporting [15ANCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
e. The Permittee shall comply with the reporting requirements in Section 2.1 A.2.f. and g.
4. 15A NCAC 02D.0516: SULFUR DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION SOURCES
a. Emissions of sulfur dioxide from these sources (ID Nos. ES-1A and 1B) shall not exceed 2.3
pounds per million Btu heat input each. Sulfur dioxide formed by the combustion of sulfur in fuels,
wastes, ores, and other substances shall be included when determining compliance with this
standard.
Testing [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition
JJ. If the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 A. 4. a., above,the Permittee
shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0516.
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Monitorim/Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 02Q .0508 (f)]
c. The Permittee shall ensure compliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0516 by determining sulfur dioxide
emissions, in pounds per million Btu, using a continuous emissions monitoring (CEM) system
meeting the requirements of 40 CFR Part 75, except that unbiased values may be used (missing
data shall be filled in accordance with 40 CFR Part 75, except that the lookback periods per 40
CFR 75.33 (Tables 1 and 2)shall consists of the available data up to the appropriate quality-assured
hours. Also, the replacement procedures for monitor data availability between 80 and 90 percent
may be used at values below 80 percent). Compliance with sulfur dioxide emission standards shall
be determined by averaging hourly continuous emission monitoring system values over a 24-hour
block period beginning at midnight. To compute the 24-hour block average, the average hourly
values (missing data shall be filled in accordance with 40 CFR Part 75, except that the lookback
periods per 40 CFR 75.33 (Tables 1 and 2)shall consists of the available data up to the appropriate
quality-assured hours. Also, the replacement procedures for monitor data availability between 80
and 90 percent may be used at values below 80 percent) shall be summed, and the sum shall be
divided by 24. The minimum number of data points,equally spaced,required to determine a valid
hour value shall be determined by 40 CFR Part 75. If any 24-hour block average exceeds the limit
given in Section 2.1 AA.a., or if records are not maintained, the Permittee shall be deemed in
noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0516.
Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
d. The Permittee shall submit the continuous emissions monitoring data showing the 24-hour daily
block values in pounds per million Btu for each 24-hour daily block averaging period during the
reporting period no later than January 30 of each calendar year for the preceding three-month period
between October and December, April 30 of each calendar year for the preceding three-month
period between January and March, July 30 of each calendar year for the preceding three-month
period between April and June,and October 30 of each calendar year for the preceding three-month
period between July and September. All instances of deviations from the requirements of this
permit must be clearly identified.
e. CEMs Monitor Availability - The Permittee shall submit sulfur dioxide CEM systems monitor
downtime reports, including monitor availability values (as calculated for 40 CFR Part 75) for the
last hour of the reporting period, no later than January 30 of each calendar year for the preceding
three-month period between October and December, April 30 of each calendar year for the
preceding three-month period between January and March, July 30 of each calendar year for the
preceding three-month period between April and June, and October 30 of each calendar year for
the preceding three-month period between July and September.
5. 15A NCAC 02D.0521: CONTROL OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS
a. Visible emissions from these boilers (ID Nos. ES-1A and 1B) 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.
b. For sources required to install, operate, and maintain continuous opacity monitoring systems
(COMS), compliance with the 20 percent opacity limit shall be determined as follows:
i. No more than four six-minute periods shall exceed the opacity standard in any one day; and
ii. The percent of excess emissions (defined as the percentage of monitored operating time in a
calendar quarter above the opacity limit) shall not exceed 0.8 percent of the total operating
hours. If a source operates less than 500 hours during a calendar quarter,the percent of excess
emissions shall be calculated by including hours operated immediately previous to this quarter
until 500 operational hours are obtained.
Excess emissions during startup and shutdown shall be excluded from the determinations in
paragraphs b.i. and b.ii. above, if the excess emissions are exempted according to the procedures
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set out in 15A NCAC 02D .0535(g). Excess emissions during malfunctions shall be excluded from
the determinations in paragraphs b.i. and b.ii., above, if the excess emissions are exempted
according to the procedures set out in 15A NCAC 02D .0535(c). All periods of excess emissions
shall be included in the determinations in paragraphs b.i. and b.ii, above, until such time that the
excess emissions are exempted according to the procedures in 15A NCAC 02D.0535. [15A NCAC
02D .0521(g)]
Testing [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition
JJ. If the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 A.5.a., above, the Permittee
shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0521.
Monitorim/Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
d. Opacity shall be measured using an opacity monitoring system that meets the performance
specifications of Appendix B of 40 CFR Part 60. The opacity monitoring system shall be subjected
to a quality assurance program approved by the director. The Permittee, for each unit subject to
02D .0521(g)shall have on file with the director an approved quality assurance program,and shall
submit to the director within the time period of his request for his approval a revised quality
assurance program, including at least procedures and frequencies for calibration, standards
traceability, operational checks, maintenance, auditing, data validation, and a schedule for
implementing the quality assurance program. The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance
with 15A NCAC 02D .0521 if the monitoring is not performed, if the monitored values exceed the
limitations given above, or if the records are not maintained.
Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
e. The Permittee shall submit the excess emissions and monitor downtime reports as required under
Appendix P of 40 CFR Part 51 no later than January 30 of each calendar year for the preceding
three-month period between October and December, April 30 of each calendar year for the
preceding three-month period between January and March, July 30 of each calendar year for the
preceding three-month period between April and June, and October 30 of each calendar year for
the preceding three-month period between July and September. For periods of excess emissions,
deemed as each six-minute period average greater than 20 percent opacity, the opacity
measurements recorded by the COMS shall be reported as described in Paragraphs 4 and 5.1 of
Appendix P of 40 CFR Part 51 except that a six-minute time period shall be deemed as an
appropriate alternative opacity averaging period as described in Paragraph 4.2 of Appendix P of 40
CFR Part 51. A minimum of 36 data points, equally spaced, is required to determine a valid six-
minute value. All instances of deviations from the requirements of this permit must be clearly
identified.
6. 15A NCAC 02D.0530: PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION
When burning coal
a. Particulate matter emissions from each boiler (ID Nos. ES-1A and 111) shall not exceed 0.028
pounds per million Btu heat input.
b. Sulfur dioxide emissions from each boiler(ID Nos. ES-1A and 111) shall not exceed 1.50 pounds
per million Btu heat input.
c. Nitrogen oxide emissions from each boiler(ID Nos. ES-1A and 111) shall not exceed 0.66 pounds
per million Btu heat input.
d. Carbon monoxide emissions from each boiler (ID Nos. ES-1A and 1B) shall not exceed 0.56
pounds per million Btu heat input.
Testin [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
e. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition
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JJ. If the results of this test are above any limit given in Section 2.1 A.6.a through d., above, the
Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0530.
Monitorin"ecordkeeping [15A NCAC 02Q .0508 (f)]
f. To demonstrate compliance with the emission limit in Paragraph 2.1 A.6.a., above, the Permittee
shall follow the monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in Section 2.1 A. 2.c
through h. The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0530 if the
bagfilters are not inspected and maintained or if these records are not maintained.
g. The Permittee shall ensure compliance with the emission limits in Paragraphs 2.1 A.6.b. and c.,
above, by determining sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions, in pounds per million Btu,
using a continuous emissions monitoring(CEM) system meeting the requirements of 40 CFR Part
75, except that unbiased values may be used (missing data shall be filled in accordance with 40
CFR Part 75, except that the lookback periods per 40 CFR 75.33 (Tables 1 and 2) shall consists of
the available data up to the appropriate quality-assured hours.Also,the replacement procedures for
monitor data availability between 80 and 90 percent may be used at values below 80 percent).
Compliance with emission standards shall be determined by averaging hourly continuous emission
monitoring system values over a 24-hour block period beginning at midnight. To compute the 24-
hour block average, the average hourly values (missing data shall be filled in accordance with 40
CFR Part 75, except that the lookback periods per 40 CFR 75.33 (Tables 1 and 2) shall consists of
the available data up to the appropriate quality-assured hours.Also,the replacement procedures for
monitor data availability between 80 and 90 percent may be used at values below 80 percent) shall
be summed, and the sum shall be divided by 24. The minimum number of data points, equally
spaced,required to determine a valid hour value shall be determined by 40 CFR Part 75. If any 24-
hour block average exceeds the limits per 2.1 A. 6.b. or c., and/or the records are not maintained,
the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0530.
Recordkeeping/Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
h. The Permittee shall maintain and submit to the Regional Supervisor,on an annual basis for a period
of 5 years following the date at which the facility commences operation burning TDF at a rate
greater than 20%, information demonstrating that this change in TDF consumption does not result
in a greater than significant emissions increase. This demonstration shall, at a minimum, include
the original annual baseline emissions for all PSD regulated pollutants, representative of normal
source operation prior to the increase in TDF consumption and the annual emissions for all PSD
regulated pollutants after this change. The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A
NCAC 02D .0530 if the above records are not kept or the annual emissions during the five-year
period after the change for particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, or carbon monoxide
have increased above their applicable significant emissions increases.
i. The Permittee shall submit the continuous emissions monitoring data showing the 24-hour daily
block values in pounds per million Btu for each 24-hour daily block averaging period during the
reporting period no later than January 30 of each calendar year for the preceding three-month period
between October and December, April 30 of each calendar year for the preceding three-month
period between January and March, July 30 of each calendar year for the preceding three-month
period between April and June,and October 30 of each calendar year for the preceding three-month
period between July and September. All instances of deviations from the requirements of this
permit must be clearly identified.
j. CEMs Monitor Availability - The Permittee shall submit sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide CEM
systems monitor downtime reports,including monitor availability values(as calculated for 40 CFR
Part 75)for the last hour of the reporting period,no later than January 30 of each calendar year for
the preceding three-month period between October and December, April 30 of each calendar year
for the preceding three-month period between January and March, July 30 of each calendar year
for the preceding three-month period between April and June,and October 30 of each calendar year
for the preceding three-month period between July and September.
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When burning non-CISWI subject wood
aa. The following Best Available Control Technology(BACT)limits shall not be exceeded:
EMISSION POLLUTANT EMISSION LIMIT' CONTROL
SOURCE TECHNOLOGY
Boilers CO 0.45 lb/million Btu good combustion control
(ID Nos.ES-1A and [stack test: 3-run average]
ES-1B) Sulfuric acid 0.011 lb/million Btu use of low sulfur wood
mist [stack test: 3-run average]
* BACT emission limits shall apply to each source (ID Nos. ES-IA and ES-113) and at all times
except during the following: Emissions resulting from start-up, shutdown or malfunction above
those given in Section 2.1 A.6.aa. above are permitted provided that optimal operational practices
are adhered to and periods of excess emissions are minimized.
Testin [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
bb. Under the provisions of NCGS 143-215.108, the Permittee shall demonstrate compliance with the
emissions limits for CO and sulfuric acid mist in Section 2.1 A.6.aa.above,by testing one of boilers
(ID Nos. ES-1A or ES-111) within 180 days of commencement of burning of non-CISWI subject
wood exclusively, in the first boiler(either ES-1A or ES-111). The testing shall be performed in
accordance with General Condition JJ. If the average of all runs of the stack tests for CO or sulfuric
acid mist exceed the respective emissions limits in Section 2.1 A.6.aa. above or the stack tests are
not performed,the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D.0530.
Monitoring/Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
cc. No monitoring/record keeping shall be required for emissions of CO and sulfuric acid mist from
the combustion of non-CISWI wood in the boilers(ID Nos.ES-1A and ES-111).
Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
dd. No reporting shall be required for emissions of CO and sulfuric acid mist from the combustion of
non-CISWI wood in the boilers(ID Nos. ES-1A and ES-111).
7. 15A NCAC 02D.0614: COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE MONITORING
a. In order to assure compliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0501, .0503, and .0530, the Permittee shall
ensure that PM10 emitted from the two boilers (ID Nos. ES-IA and ES-113)are controlled by the
two bagfilters(ID Nos. CD-IA and CD-113).
Monitoring/Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. The Permittee shall comply with the monitoring approach as included in the following Table:
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Indicator
[64.6(c)(1)(i)] Opacity
Measurement Approach Opacity is indicated by a continuous
[64.6(c)(1)(ii)] opacity monitors(COMS)
Indicator Range An excursion is defined as a 3-hour block
[64.6(c)(2)] average value of opacity greater than 12
percent.
Quality Improvement Four excursions, as defined above, within
Plan(QIP)Threshold any 6-month period.
[64.8]
QA/QC Practices and The COMS are calibrated as per the
Criteria manufacturer's recommendation.
[64.3(b)(3)]
Monitoring Frequency Opacity is continuously monitored while
[64.3(b)(4)] bagfilters are in operation.
c. For any excursion,the Permittee shall initiate an inspection of the control equipment and/or the COMS
and initiate the repairs as necessary. The following corrective actions shall be taken as soon as
practical:
i. Identify cause of excursion.
ii. Initiate actions to correct the cause of any excursions identified in step i above. Repair equipment
that is not operating properly.
iii. Initiate work order for baghouse inspection and repair as needed for any equipment that cannot be
repaired during operation.
iv. Document nature and cause of excursions in operations logbook.
v. Improve preventative maintenance procedures as necessary in accordance with CAM QIP(if one
exists).
vi. Provide notification to DAQ in accordance with reporting requirements in the Section 2.1 A.7.e.,
below.
If the requirements of Section 2.1 A.7.b. and c. are not complied with,the Permittee shall be deemed
in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D.0614.
d. The Permittee shall retain records of recorded COMB data, each excursion report, and each
corrective action taken. The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D
.0614 if these records are not retained.
Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
e. Semiannual compliance reports must cover the semiannual reporting period from January 1 through
June 30 and the semiannual reporting period from July 1 through December 31. Each compliance
report must be postmarked or delivered no later than July 30 or January 30, whichever date is the
first date following the end of the semiannual reporting period.The compliance report must contain
the following information:
i. company name, address and facility ID number,
ii. a statement by a responsible official with that official's name, title, and signature, certifying
the accuracy of the content of the report,
iii. the date of report and beginning and ending dates of the reporting period,
iv. a statement that there were no excursion outside of the allowable operating parameter limits
during the reporting period (as applicable), and that no continuous parametric monitoring
system (CPMS) was inoperative, inactive, malfunctioning, out-of-control, repaired, or
adjusted. Or for each exceedance of an allowable operating parameter that occurs, the
compliance report must contain:
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(a) the total operating time of the source during the reporting period,
(b) information on the number, duration, and cause of exceedances (including unknown
cause), if applicable, and the corrective action taken and
(c) information on the number, duration, and cause for COMS downtime incidents, if
applicable, other than downtime associated with zero and span and other daily calibration
checks.
8. 15A NCAC 02D .1111: MAXIMUM ACHIEVABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
(40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ)
Applicability [40 CFR 63.11193, 63.11194(a),(b), 63.11200(b)]
a. For these sources (existing boilers which burn more than 15 percent biomass on an annual heat
input basis; ID No.ES-1A and ES-1B),the Permittee shall comply with all applicable
provisions,including the notification,testing, and monitoring requirements contained in
Environmental Management Commission Standard 15A NCAC 2D .1111, "Maximum
Achievable Control Technology" 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".
Definitions and Nomenclature[40 CFR 63.11237]
b. For the purposes of this permit condition,the definitions and nomenclature contained in 40 CFR
63.11237 shall apply.
General Provisions [40 CFR 63.11235]
c. The Permittee shall comply with the General Provisions as applicable pursuant to Table 8 of 40
CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ.
Compliance Dates [40 CFR 63.11196]
d. The Permittee shall achieve compliance with the initial tune up requirement and energy
assessment requirement no later than March 21,2014. The Permittee shall be deemed in
noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .1111 if the initial tune-up and/or energy assessment are not
completed. [40 CFR 63.11196(a)(1)and(3), 63.11210(c)]
General Compliance Requirements [40 CFR 63.11205]
e. At all times the Permittee shall 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.The general duty to minimize
emissions does not require the Permittee to make any further efforts to reduce emissions if levels
required by this standard have been achieved.Determination of whether such operation and
maintenance procedures are being used will be based on information available to the
Administrator that may include,but is not limited to,monitoring results,review of operation and
maintenance procedures,review of operation and maintenance records,and inspection of the
source. The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .1111 if the
requirements in this paragraph are not met. [40 CFR 63.11205(a)]
Performance Tune-up Requirements [40 CFR 63.11201, 63.11223]
f. The Permittee shall conduct an initial tune-up of the boiler and subsequent tune-ups every 2
years.
i. Each biennial tune-up shall be conducted no more than 25 months after the previous tune-up.
ii. The Permittee shall conduct the tune-ups while burning the type of fuel(or fuels in the case
of boilers that routinely burn two types of fuels at the same time)that provided the majority
of the heat input to the boiler over the 12 months prior to the tune-up.
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iii. The tune-ups shall be conducted according to the following procedures:
A. As applicable, inspect the burner, and clean or replace any components of the burner as
necessary(you may delay the burner inspection until the next scheduled unit shutdown,
not to exceed 36 months from the previous inspection). Units that produce electricity for
sale may delay the burner inspection until the first outage, not to exceed 36 months from
the previous inspection.
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(you may delay the inspection until the next
scheduled unit shutdown,not to exceed 36 months from the previous inspection).Units
that produce electricity for sale may delay the inspection until the first outage,not to
exceed 36 months from the previous inspection.
D. Optimize total emissions of CO. This optimization should be consistent with the
manufacturer's specifications, if available, and with any nitrogen oxide requirement to
which the unit is subject.
E. Measure the concentrations in the effluent stream of CO 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).Measurements may be taken using a portable CO analyzer.
F. If the unit is not operating on the required date for a tune-up,the tune-up must be
conducted within 30 days of startup.
[40 CFR 63.11201(b),Table 2,40 CFR 63.11223(a),(b)]
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .1111 if the tune-ups are
not conducted and/or if the tune-ups do not meet the above requirements.
Energy Assessment Requirements [40 CFR 63.11201]
g. The Permittee conducted the required one-time energy assessment on April 23, 2014.
Recordkeeping [40 CFR 63.11223, 63.11225]
h. The Permittee shall maintain the following records:
i. As required in 40 CFR 63.1 0(b)(2)(xiv),the Permittee shall keep a copy of each notification
and report that was submitted to comply with this rule and all documentation supporting any
Notification of Compliance Status that was submitted.
ii. The Permittee shall maintain on-sire and submit,if requested by the Administrator, a report
containing the following information:
A. The concentrations of CO in the effluent stream in parts per million,by volume, and
oxygen in volume percent,measured at high fire or typical operating load,before and
after the tune-up of the boiler.
B. A description of any corrective actions taken as a part of the tune-up of the boiler.
C. The type and amount of fuel used over the 12 months prior to the tune-up of the boiler,
but only if the unit was physically and legally capable of using more than one type of fuel
during that period.Units sharing a fuel meter may estimate the fuel use by each unit.
iii. The Permittee shall keep the following records to document conformance with the applicable
requirements:
A. 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. The Permittee shall keep a copy of each boiler energy assessment report.
C. For operating units that combust non-hazardous secondary materials that have been
determined not to be solid waste pursuant to 40 CFR 241.3(b)(1),the Permittee shall keep
a record which documents how the secondary material meets each of the legitimacy
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criteria under 40 CFR 241.3(d)(1). If you combust a fuel that has been processed from a
discarded non-hazardous secondary material pursuant to 40 CFR 241.3(b)(4),you must
keep records as to how the operations that produced the fuel satisfies the definition of
processing in 40 CFR 241.2 and each of the legitimacy criteria in 40 CFR 241.3(d)(1). If
the fuel received a non-waste determination pursuant to the petition process submitted
under 40 CFR 241.3(c),you must keep a record that documents how the fuel satisfies the
requirements of the petition process.For operating units that combust non-hazardous
secondary materials as fuel per 40 CFR 241.4,you must keep records documenting that
the material is a listed non-waste under 40 CFR 241.4(a).
D. Records of the occurrence and duration of each malfunction of the boiler or of the
associated air pollution control and monitoring equipment.
E. Records of actions taken during periods of malfunction to minimize emissions in
accordance with the general duty to minimize emissions in Paragraph e., above, including
corrective actions to restore the malfunctioning boiler, air pollution control, or
monitoring equipment to its normal or usual manner of operation.
F. Records of the amounts of biomass fuels combusted as a percentage of all fuels
combusted on a total annual heat input basis.
[40 CFR 63.11225(c), 63.11223(b)(6)]
k. The records must be in a form suitable and readily available for expeditious review. The
Permittee shall keep each record for 5 years following the date of each recorded action. The
Permittee shall keep each record on-site or be accessible from a central location by computer or
other means that instantly provide access at the site for at least 2 years after the date of each
recorded action.The Permittee may keep the records off site for the remaining 3 years. (40 CFR
63.11225(d)]
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .1111 if the recordkeeping
requirements in Paragraphs j. and k., above,are not met.
Reporting [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)]
1. The reporting requirements of 40 CFR 63.11225(b) shall be met by complying with General
Condition P of this permit.
State-enforceable only
9. SENATE BILL 3 (Session Law 2007-397)
When burning non-CISWI subject wood
a. The following Best Available Control Technology(BACT)limits shall not be exceeded:
EMISSION POLLUTANT EMISSION LIMITS* CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
SOURCE
Boilers PM/PM10 0.036 lb/million Btu multiclone and bagfilter
(ID Nos.ES-1A (both filterable and condensable)
and ES-1B) [stack test: 3-run average]
PM2.5 0.011 lb/million Btu multiclone and bagfilter
(both filterable and condensable
[organic and inorganic including
sulfuric acid mist])
stack test: 3-run average]
SOz 0.025 lb/million Btu** use of low sulfur wood
[CEM: 30-day rolling average]
NOx 0.125 lb/million Btu selective non-catalytic
[CEM: 30-day rolling average] reduction
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EMISSION POLLUTANT EMISSION LIMITS* CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
SOURCE
VOC 0.03 lb/million Btu good combustion control
[stack test: 3-run average]
Hg 5 x 10-6 lb/million Btu bagfilter
[stack test: 3-run average]
* BACT emission limits shall apply to each source (ID Nos. ES-1A and ES-1B) and at all times
except during the following: Emissions resulting from start-up, shutdown or malfunction above
those given in Section 2.1 A.9.a. are permitted, provided that optimal operational practices are
adhered to and periods of excess emissions are minimized.
** This SOz BACT emission limit is provisional. The final SOz BACT emission limit will be
established in accordance with Section 2.1 A.9.b.
Testin [15ANCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. Under the provisions of NCGS 143-215.108, the Permittee shall demonstrate compliance with the
emissions limits for PM/PM10,PMz.s,SOz,NOx,VOC,and Hg in Section 2.1 A.9.a.by testing one
of boilers (ID Nos. ES-1A and ES-1B) within 180 days of commencement of burning of non-
CISWI subject wood exclusively in the first boiler(either ES-1A or ES-1B). The testing shall be
performed in accordance with General Condition JJ.
The final SOz BACT emission limit shall be established using the representative stack test data,
SOz CEMS data, boiler operational data, and fuel sulfur content data. A testing protocol that
describes how the final SOz BACT emission limit will be established shall be approved by the
DAQ. The test protocol shall provide for:
i. Testing one of the boilers(ID Nos.ES-1A and ES-1B)within 180 days of commencement of
burning of non-CISWI subject wood exclusively in the first boiler(either ES-1A or ES-1B),
with stack testing and fuel sampling for total sulfur content performed in such a way that allows
for determining an SOz emission rate and establishing the rate at which the boiler converts total
sulfur to SOz.
ii. Collection of SOz CEMS and boiler operating data for a minimum of 30 consecutive operating
days, with the day(s) on which the stack test is completed included in the 30 consecutive
operating days, and
iii. The methodology by which the data will be analyzed and final SOz BACT emission limit will
be established.
The Permittee shall,within 60 days of receiving DAQ approval of the emission testing results that
demonstrate the final SOz BACT limit,submit a permit modification application to include the final
SOz BACT emission limit in the Title V permit.
Monitoring/Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. The Permittee shall monitor NOx and SOz emissions from boilers (ID Nos. ES-1A and ES-1B)
using continuous emissions monitoring(CEM) systems that meet the requirements of 40 CFR Part
75, except that unbiased values may be used (missing data shall be filled in accordance with 40
CFR Part 75,except that the lookback periods per 40 CFR 75.33 (Tables 1 and 2) shall consists of
the available data up to the appropriate quality-assured hours.Also,the replacement procedures for
monitor data availability between 80 and 90 percent may be used at values below 80 percent).
Compliance with emission standards shall be determined by averaging hourly continuous emission
monitoring system values over rolling 30-days. To compute the 30-day rolling average,the average
daily values (missing data shall be filled in accordance with 40 CFR Part 75, except that the
lookback periods per 40 CFR 75.33 (Tables 1 and 2) shall consists of the available data up to the
appropriate quality-assured hours. Also, the replacement procedures for monitor data availability
between 80 and 90 percent may be used at values below 80 percent)shall be summed,and the sum
shall be divided by 30. The minimum number of data points,equally spaced,required to determine
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a valid hour value shall be determined by 40 CFR Part 75.
d. Monitoring/recordkeeping requirements for PM emissions from boilers (ID Nos. ES-IA and ES-
1B)in Section 2.1 A.3.d.through f.,above,shall be sufficient to ensure compliance with PM/PMIo,
PM2.5 and Hg BACT under Senate Bill 3 (Session Law 2007-397).
e. No monitoring/recordkeeping shall be required for VOC emissions from boilers (ID Nos. ES-IA
and ES-1B).
Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
f. Reporting requirement for PM emissions from boilers(ID Nos.ES-IA and ES-1B)in Section 2.1
A.3.h., above shall be sufficient to ensure compliance with PM/PMio, PM2.5 and Hg BACT under
Senate Bill 3 (Session Law 2007-397).
g. The Permittee shall submit a summary report of monitoring and recordkeeping activities
postmarked on or before January 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month period
between July and December and July 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month period
between January and June. All instances of deviations from the requirements of this permit must
be clearly identified. All instances of deviations from the requirements of this permit must be
clearly identified.
Federal-Enforceable Only
10. Cross State Air Pollution Rules(CSAPR)Requirements
For the two boilers(ID Nos. ES-IA and ES-113),the Permittee shall comply with all applicable
requirements of 40 CFR Part 97, Subpart AAAAA"TR NOx Annual Trading Program", Subpart
BBBBB "TR NOx Ozone Season Trading Program", and Subpart CCCCC "TR SOz Group 1 Trading
Program".
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B.
• Two coal bunkers (ID Nos. ES-2A and ES-213) and associated bagfilters (ID Nos. CD-
2A and CD-213)
• One fly ash silo (ID No. ES-3) with wet slurry pugmill for unloading and associated
binvent (ID No. CD-3),
• One bottom ash silo (ID No. ES-4) with a dry bulk unloading spout with vent return
line and associated binvent (ID No. CD-4)
• Two ash system vacuum transport pumps (ID Nos. ES-5A and ES-513) and associated
inline filters (ID Nos. CD-5A and CD-513), simple cyclones (ID Nos. CD-5C and 5E),
and bagfilter (ID No. CD-51))
The following table provides a summary of limits and standards for the emission source(s)described above:
Regulated Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation
Pollutant
ForP<30 E=4.10Xp0.6'
particulate For P>30, E— 55 x P 0�1 —40 15A NCAC 02D .0515
matter
where
E=allowable emission rate in pounds per hour
P=process weight in tons per hour
visible 20 percent opacity 15A NCAC 02D .0521
emissions
particulate coal bunkers: bagfilters 15A NCAC 02D .0530
matter fly ash silo: wet spray pugmill for unloading
&binvent
bottom ash silo: loading spout/return vent line &
binvent
ash transport: two simple cyclones with bagfilter
and two inline filters on vacuum
pumps
(ID Nos.ES-3 and CD-3 only)
n/a Submit 2"step permit application 15A NCAC 02Q .0501(c)(2)
See Section 2.2 B.
1. 15A NCAC 02D.0515: PARTICULATES FROM MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRIAL
PROCESSES
a. Emissions of particulate matter from these sources shall not exceed an allowable emission rate as
calculated by the following equations:
For <30, E=4.10 xPo.6'
For P>30, E=55xP°1 -40
Where:
E= allowable emission rate in pounds per hour
P=process weight in tons per hour
Liquid and gaseous fuels and combustion air are not considered as part of the process weight.
Testing [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition
JJ. If the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 B.l.a., above, the Permittee
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shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0515.
Monitoring [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. Particulate matter emissions from these emission sources shall be controlled by three bagfilters(ID
Nos. CD-2A, CD-2B, and CD-51)), two simple cyclones (ID Nos. CD-5C and CD-5E), two
binvents (ID Nos. CD-3 and CD-4), and two in-line filters (ID Nos. CD-5A and CD-5B) as
described above. To ensure compliance, the Permittee shall perform inspections and maintenance
as recommended by the manufacturers. In addition to the manufacturer's inspection and
maintenance recommendations, or if there are no manufacturer's inspection and maintenance
recommendations, as a minimum, the inspection and maintenance requirement shall include the
following:
i. an annual (for each 12 month period from initial inspection) internal inspection of the simple
cyclones structural integrity; and
ii. an annual internal inspection of the bagfilters/binvents/inline filters for structural and fabric
filter integrity.
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D.0515 if the control devices
are not inspected and maintained.
Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
d. The results of inspection and maintenance shall be maintained in a logbook(written or electronic
format), kept on site, and made available to an authorized DAQ representative upon request. The
logbook shall record the following:
i. the date and time of each recorded action;
ii. the results of each inspection;
iii. the results of any maintenance performed on the control devices; and
iv. any variance from manufacturer's recommendations, if any, and corrections made.
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0515 if these records are
not maintained.
Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
e. Upon a written request from the DAQ, the Permittee shall submit, within 30 days of such request,
a report of any maintenance performed on a control device.
f. The Permittee shall submit a summary report of the monitoring and recordkeeping 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. 15A NCAC 02D.0521: CONTROL OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS
a. Visible emissions from these sources (ID Nos. ES-2A, ES-2B, ES-3, ES-4, ES-5A and ES-5B)
shall not be more than 20 percent opacity when averaged over a six-minute period. However, six-
minute averaging periods may exceed 20 percent not more than once in any hour and not more than
four times in any 24-hour period. In no event shall the six-minute average exceed 87 percent
opacity.
Testing [15ANCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition
JJ. If the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 B. 2. a., above, the Permittee
shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0521.
Monitoring [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. To ensure compliance, once a week the Permittee shall observe the emission points of this source
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for any visible emissions above normal. The weekly observation must be made for each week of
the calendar year period to ensure compliance with this requirement. If visible emissions from this
source are observed to be above normal,the Permittee shall either:
i. take appropriate action to correct the above-normal emissions as soon as practicable and within
the monitoring period and record the action taken as provided in the recordkeeping
requirements below, or
ii. demonstrate that the percent opacity from the emission points of the emission source in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02D .2610(Method 9) for 12 minutes is below the limit given in
Section 2.1 B.2.a.,above.
If the above-normal emissions are not corrected per(i) above or if the demonstration in(ii) above
cannot be made,the Permittee shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D
.0521.
Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
d. The results of the monitoring shall be maintained in a logbook(written or electronic format),kept
on site, and made available to an authorized DAQ representative upon request. The logbook shall
record the following:
i. the date and time of each recorded action; and
ii. the results of each observation and/or test noting those sources with emissions that were
observed to be in noncompliance along with any corrective actions taken to reduce visible
emissions.
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0521 if these records are
not maintained.
Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
e. 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.
3. 15A NCAC 02D .0530: PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION
a. The Permittee shall operate and maintain bagfilters(ID Nos.CD-2A and CD-2B)installed on two
coal bunkers(ID Nos.ES-2A and ES-213),binvents(ID Nos. CD-3 and CD-4)installed one each
on the ash silos (ID Nos. ES-3 and ES-4), and two inline filters (ID Nos. CD-5A and CD-513),
two simple cyclones (ID Nos. CD-5C and CD-5E), plus one bagfilter (ID No. CD-51)) installed
on two ash system vacuum transport pumps(ID Nos. ES-5A and ES-513).
Monitoring/Recordkeeping/Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508 (f)]
b. The Permittee shall follow the monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in Section
2.1 B. 1. c-f. The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0530 if the
binvents,cyclones,inline filers, and bagfilters are not inspected and maintained or if these records
are not maintained.
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C. Coal unloading/storage and transfer(ID No.ES-6)
The following table provides a summary of limits and standards for the emission source(s)described above:
Regulated Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation
Pollutant
visible emissions 20 percent opacity 15A NCAC 02D .0521
wet suppression shall be used on the following:
coal unloading
particulate coal front end loader operations
matter coal storage pile load in/out 15A NCAC 02D .0530
wind erosion coal piles
conveyors partially enclosed
1. 15A NCAC 02D.0521: CONTROL OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS
a. Visible emissions from the coal unloading/storage and transfer (ID No. ES-6) shall not be more
than 20 percent opacity when averaged over a six-minute period. However, six-minute averaging
periods may exceed 20 percent not more than once in any hour and not more than four times in any
24-hour period. In no event shall the six-minute average exceed 87 percent opacity.
Testing [15ANCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition
JJ. If the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 C. 1. a., above,the Permittee
shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0521.
Monitoring [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. To ensure compliance, once a week the Permittee shall observe the emission points of this source
for any visible emissions above normal. The weekly observation must be made for each week of
the calendar year period to ensure compliance with this requirement. If visible emissions from this
source are observed to be above normal,the Permittee shall either:
i. take appropriate action to correct the above-normal emissions as soon as practicable and within
the monitoring period and record the action taken as provided in the recordkeeping
requirements below, or
ii. demonstrate that the percent opacity from the emission points of the emission source in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02D .2610(Method 9) for 12 minutes is below the limit given in
Section 2.1 C.La. above.
If the above-normal emissions are not corrected per(i)above or if the demonstration in(ii)above
cannot be made,the Permittee shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D
.0521.
Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
d. The results of the monitoring shall be maintained in a logbook(written or electronic format), kept
on site,and made available to an authorized representative upon request. The logbook shall record
the following:
i. the date and time of each recorded action;
ii. the results of each observation and/or test noting those sources with emissions that were
observed to be in noncompliance along with any corrective actions taken to reduce visible
emissions.
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0521 if these records are
not maintained.
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Reporting [I5ANCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
e. 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. 15A NCAC 02D .0530: PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION
a. The Permittee shall employ wet suppression on coal unloading, front end loader operations, coal
storage pile load in/out, and wind erosion coal piles. Maintain partial enclosures on conveyors.
Monitoring [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. Particulate matter emissions from the coal piles and unloading shall be controlled by wet
suppression. To ensure compliance, the Permittee shall perform inspections and maintenance on
the wet suppression system as recommended by the manufacturer. In addition to the manufacturer's
inspection and maintenance recommendations, or if there are no manufacturer's inspection and
maintenance recommendations, as a minimum, the inspection and maintenance requirement must
include a monthly external visual inspection of the system for integrity of piping and nozzles. The
Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0530 if the system is not
inspected and maintained.
c. A wet suppression logbook shall be maintained indicating areas and dates wet suppression was
applied. The logbook shall be made available to a DAQ representative upon request. The Permittee
shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0530 if the wet suppression logbook is
not maintained.
d. The Permittee shall perform a monthly visual inspection along with maintenance as appropriate on
the partially enclosed conveyors to ensure covers are structurally sound and in good repair. The
Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0530 if the conveyor
enclosures are not inspected and maintained.
Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
e. The results of inspection and maintenance shall be maintained in a logbook(written or electronic
format), kept on site, and made available to an authorized DAQ representative upon request. The
logbook shall record the following:
i. the date and time of each recorded action;
ii. the results of each action or inspection;
iii. a report of any maintenance performed on any wet suppression system and conveyor enclosure;
and
iv. any variance from manufacturer's recommendations,if any, and corrections made.
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0530 if these records are
not maintained.
Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
f. Within 30 days of a written request from the DAQ, the Permittee shall submit a report of any
maintenance performed on a wet suppression system or conveyor enclosure.
g. The Permittee shall submit a summary report of monitoring and recordkeeping activities
postmarked on or before January 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month period
between July and December and July 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month period
between January and June. All instances of deviations from the requirements of this permit must
be clearly identified.
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D. One aqueous ammonia storage tank(ID No. ES-15)
The following table provides a summary of limits and standards for the emission source(s)described above:
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Toxic Air See Section 2.2 A.1. 15A NCAC 02D .1100
Pollutants State-only requirement
Toxic Air See Section 2.2 A.3. 15A NCAC 02Q .0711
Pollutants State-only requirement
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E. One diesel-fired emergency fire pump (ID No.ES-1)
The following table provides a summary of limits and standards for the emission source(s)described above:
Regulated Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation
Pollutant
Sulfur Dioxide 2.3 pound per million Btu heat input 15A NCAC 02D .0516
Visible 20 percent opacity 15A NCAC 02D .0521
Emissions
Hazardous Air See Section 2.1 E.3. 15A NCAC 02D.I 111
Pollutants [40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ]
Toxic Air See Section 2.2 A.1. 15A NCAC 02D .I 100
Pollutants State-only requirement
Toxic Air See Section 2.2 A.3. 15A NCAC 02Q .0711
Pollutants State-only requirement
1. 15A NCAC 02D .0516: SULFUR DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION SOURCES
a. Emissions of sulfur dioxide,when burning diesel fuel in this source(ID No.ES-1),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.
Testing [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition
JJ. If the results of this test are above the limits given in Section 2.1 E.l.a., above, the Permittee
shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0516.
Monitoring/Recordkeepin"eporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. No monitoring/recordkeeping/reporting is required for sulfur dioxide emissions from burning of
diesel fuel in this source(ID No.ES-1).
2. 15A NCAC 02D.0521: CONTROL OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS
a. Visible emissions from this source (ID No. ES-1) shall not be more than 20 percent opacity when
averaged over a six-minute period. However,six-minute averaging periods may exceed 20 percent
not more than once in any hour and not more than four times in any 24-hour period. In no event
shall the six-minute average exceed 87 percent opacity.
Testing [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(t)]
b. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition
JJ. If the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 E.2.a. above, the Permittee
shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0521.
Monitoring/Recordkeeping/Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. No monitoring/recordkeeping/reporting is required for visible emissions from firing of diesel fuel
in this source(ID No.ES-1).
3. 15A NCAC 02D .1111: MAXIMUM ACHIEVABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
(40 CFR Part 62, Subpart ZZZZ)
Applicability [40 CFR 63.6585, 63.6590(a)(1)(iii)]
a. For these emission sources(existing stationary RICE located at an area source of HAP
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emissions),the Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions,including the monitoring,
recordkeeping,and reporting contained in Environmental Management Commission Standard
15A NCAC 02D .1111 "Maximum Achievable Control Technology" (MACT)as promulgated in
40 CFR 63, "Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for
Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines"and Subpart A"General Provisions."
Definitions and Nomenclature
b. For the purposes of this permit condition,the definitions and nomenclature contained in 40 CFR
63.6675 shall apply.
Applicability Date 140 CFR 63.6595(a)(1)]
c. The Permittee shall comply with the applicable emission limitations, operating limitations,and
other requirements no later than May 3,2013.
Notifications [40 CFR 63.6645(a)(5)]
d. The Permittee has no notification requirements.
General Provisions [40 CFR 63.6665]
e. The Permittee shall comply with the General Provisions as applicable pursuant to Table 8 of 40
CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ
Operating and Maintenance Requirements [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(b)]
f. During periods of startup of the IC engine,the Permittee shall minimize the engine's time spent at
idle and minimize the engine's startup time at startup to a period needed for appropriate and safe
loading of the engine,not to exceed 30 minutes, after which time the non-startup emission
limitations apply. [40 CFR 63.6603(a),Table 2d and 63.6625(h)]
g. Except during periods of startup of the IC engine,the Permittee shall:
i. Change oil and filter every 500 hours of operation or annually,whichever comes first;
ii. Inspect air cleaner every 1,000 hours of operation or annually,whichever comes first; and
iii.Inspect all hoses and belts every 500 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes first,
and replace as necessary
[40 CFR 63.6603(a),Table 2d]
h. The Permittee shall have the option to utilize the oil analysis program as described in 40 CFR
63.6625(i)in order to extend the specified oil change requirement in Section 2.1 E.3.g., above.
[40 CFR 63.6603(a),Table 2d,63.6625(i)]
i. If an emergency engine is operating during an emergency and it is not possible to shut down the
engine in order to perform the management practice requirements on the schedule required in
Section 2.1 E.3.g., above, or if performing the management practice on the required schedule
would otherwise pose an unacceptable risk under Federal, State, or local law,the management
practice can be delayed until the emergency is over or the unacceptable risk under Federal, State,
or local law has abated. The management practice should be performed as soon as practicable
after the emergency has ended or the unacceptable risk under Federal, State, or local law has
abated. Sources must report any failure to perform the management practice on the schedule
required and the Federal, State or local law under which the risk was deemed unacceptable. [40
CFR 63.6603(a),Table 2d]
j. The Permittee shall be in compliance with the emission limitations, operating limitations and
other requirements that apply at all times. [40 CFR 63.6605(a)]
k. The Permittee shall 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.The general duty to minimize emissions
does not require you to make any further efforts to reduce emissions if levels required by this
standard have been achieved. Determination of whether such operation and maintenance
procedures are being used will be based on information available to the Administrator which may
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include,but is not limited to,monitoring results,review of operation and maintenance
procedures,review of operation and maintenance records,and inspection of the source. [40 CFR
63.6605(b)]
1. The Permittee shall operate and maintain the stationary RICE and after-treatment control device
(if any)according to the manufacturer's emission-related written instructions or develop a
maintenance plan which must provide to the extent practicable for the maintenance and operation
of the engine in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practice for minimizing
emissions. [40 CFR 63.6625(e) and 63.6640(a),Table 6]
m. In order for the engine to be considered an emergency stationary RICE under this condition, any
operation other than emergency operation, maintenance and testing, and operation in non-
emergency situations for 50 hours per year, as described in subparagraphs i.through iii. below,is
prohibited.
i. There is no time limit on the use of emergency stationary RICE in emergency situations.
ii. The Permittee may operate the emergency stationary RICE for any combination of the
purposes specified in subparagraph ii.(A)below for a maximum of 100 hours per calendar
year. Any operation for non-emergency situations as allowed by subparagraph iii. below
counts as part of the 100 hours per calendar year allowed by this paragraph.
(A)Emergency stationary RICE may be operated for maintenance checks and readiness
testing,provided that the tests are recommended by federal, state or local government,the
manufacturer,the vendor,the regional transmission organization or equivalent balancing
authority and transmission operator, or the insurance company associated with the
engine. The Permittee may petition the Administrator for approval of additional hours to
be used for maintenance checks and readiness testing,but a petition is not required if the
owner or operator maintains records indicating that federal, state,or local standards
require maintenance and testing of emergency RICE beyond 100 hours per calendar year.
iii. Emergency stationary RICE located at area sources of HAP may be operated for up to 50
hours per calendar year in non-emergency situations.The 50 hours of operation in non-
emergency situations are counted as part of the 100 hours per calendar year for maintenance
and testing provided in subparagraph m.ii. above. Except as provided in subparagraph(3)(iii)
below,the 50 hours per year for non-emergency situations cannot be used for peak shaving
or non-emergency demand response,or to generate income for a facility to an electric grid or
otherwise supply power as part of a financial arrangement with another entity.
(A)The 50 hours per year for non-emergency situations can be used to supply power as part
of a financial arrangement with another entity if all of the following conditions are met:
1. The engine is dispatched by the local balancing authority or local transmission and
distribution system operator.
2. The dispatch is intended to mitigate local transmission and/or distribution limitations
so as to avert potential voltage collapse or line overloads that could lead to the
interruption of power supply in a local area or region.
3. The dispatch follows reliability, emergency operation or similar protocols that follow
specific NERC,regional, state,public utility commission or local standards or
guidelines.
4. The power is provided only to the facility itself or to support the local transmission
and distribution system.
5. The Permittee identifies and records the entity that dispatches the engine and the
specific NERC,regional, state,public utility commission or local standards or
guidelines that are being followed for dispatching the engine. The local balancing
authority or local transmission and distribution system operator may keep these
records on behalf of the engine owner or operator.
[40 CFR 63.6640(f)]
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .1111 if the requirements
in Sections 2.1 E.3.e.through m., above are not met.
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Fuel Requirements [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
n. If the Permittee operates the emergency engine for the purpose specified in Section 2.1 E.3.m.iii.,
above,you must use diesel fuel that meets the requirements in 40 CFR 80.510(b) for nonroad
diesel fuel, except that any existing diesel fuel purchased(or otherwise obtained)prior to January
1, 2015,may be used until depleted [40 CFR 63.6604(b)]. The Permittee shall be deemed in
noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .1111 if these requirements are not met.
Monitoring [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
o. The Permittee shall install a non-resettable hour meter on the IC engine if one is not already
installed. [40 CFR 63.6625(f)]
Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
p. The Permittee shall keep the following:
i. A copy of each notification and report that you submitted to comply with this subpart,
including all documentation supporting any Initial Notification or Notification of Compliance
Status that you submitted, according to the requirement in 40 CFR 63.10(b)(2)(xiv).[40 CFR
63.6655(a)(1)]
ii. Records of the occurrence and duration of each malfunction of operation(i.e.,process
equipment) or the air pollution control and monitoring equipment. [40 CFR 63.6655(a)(2)]
iii.Records of all required maintenance performed on the air pollution control and monitoring
equipment. [40 CFR 63.6655(a)(4)]
iv.Records of actions taken during periods of malfunction to minimize emissions in accordance
with Section 2.1 E.3.k., above, including corrective actions to restore malfunctioning process
and air pollution control and monitoring equipment to its normal or usual manner of
operation. [40 CFR 63.6655(a)(5)]
v. Records of the maintenance conducted on the RICE pursuant to Section 2.1 E.3.1.,above [40
CFR 63.6655(d)and(e)]
vi.Records of the hours of operation of the engine that is recorded through the non-resettable
hour meter.The Permittee shall document how many hours are spent for emergency
operation, including what classified the operation as emergency and how many hours are
spent for non-emergency operation. [40 CFR 63.6655(f)]
1. If the engine is used for the purposes specified in Section 2.1 E.3.m.iii.,above,the
Permittee must keep records of the notification of the emergency situation, and the date,
start time,and end time of engine operation for these purposes. [40 CFR 63.6655(f)]
q. The Permittee shall keep each record in a form suitable and readily accessible in hard copy or
electronic form for at least 5 years after the date of each occurrence,measurement, maintenance,
corrective action,report, or record, according to 40 CFR 63.10(b)(1). [40 CFR 63.6660(a), (b),
(c)]
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .1111 if the requirements
in Section 2.1 E.3.o.through q. are not met.
Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
r. The Permittee shall submit a summary report of monitoring and recordkeeping activities
postmarked on or before January 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month period
between July and December and July 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month period
between January and June. All instances of noncompliance must be clearly identified. The
summary report shall also include any reporting required under Section 2.1 E.3.i.,above, as
necessary. [40 CFR 63.6603(a),Table 2d, .6640(b)and(e),and 6650(f)]
s. If the Permittee operates the emergency engine for the purpose specified in Section 2.1 E.3.m.iii.,
above,the Permittee shall submit an annual report according to the requirements at 40 CFR
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63.6650(h). This report must be submitted to the Regional Supervisor and the EPA. [40 CFR
63.6650(h)]
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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 Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation
Pollutant
toxic air TAP emission limits 15A NCAC 02D .1100
pollutants See Section 2.2 A.1. State-only Requirement
HAP 10 ton/yr of any individual HAP, and 15A NCAC 02Q .0317
25 ton/yr of total combined HAP [MALT Avoidance]
See Section 2.2 A.2.
toxic air TAP emission limits 15A NCAC 02Q .0700
pollutants See Section 2.2 A.3. State-only Requirement
State-only Requirement
1. 15A NCAC 02D.1100: CONTROL OF TOXIC AIR POLLUTANTS
a. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02D.1100 and in accordance with the approved application for an air toxic
compliance demonstration', the following permit limit shall not be exceeded:
Emission Sources Pollutants Emission Rates
Boilers Acrolein 0.064 lb/hr
(ID Nos.ES-1A and ES-113) Ammonia 11.4 lb/hr
Combined Emission Rate Arsenic and inorganic arsenic compounds 83.2 lb/yr
Benzene 1,970 lb/yr
Benzo(a)pyrene 9.79 lb/yr
Beryllium 4.1 lb/yr
Cadmium 15.8 lb/yr
Chlorine 0.77 lb/hr
18.6 lb/day
Soluble chromate compounds,
as chromium(VI) equivalent 0.036 lb/day
Hydrogen chloride 3.34 lb/hr
Formaldehyde 1.89 lb/hr
Manganese and compounds 3.1 lb/day
Mercury,vapor 0.38 lb/day
Nickel, soluble compounds,as nickel 0.34 lb/day
Hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 1,2,3,6,7,8 6 lb/yr
Vinyl chloride 67.4 lb/yr
Emergency Fire Pump Acrolem 5.75 lb/hr
(ID No.ES-1) Benzene 2.91 lb/yr
Benzo(a)pyrene 5.86 lb/yr
1 The most recent modeling demonstration was incorporated with the T17
permit, issued May 8, 2012
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Emission Sources Pollutants Emission Rates
Soluble chromate compounds,
as chromium(VI) equivalent 4.49 lb/day
Formaldehyde 7.36 lb/hr
Aqueous Ammonia Storage Ammonia 0.99 lb/hr
Tank(II)No.ES-15)
Testin [15A NCAC 02D .1105]
b. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition
JJ.
Monitoring/Recordkeepin [15A NCAC 02D .1105]
c. The maximum hours of operation for emergency fire pump (ID No. ES-1) shall not exceed 1,000
hours per rolling consecutive 12-month period. The Permittee shall record monthly and total
annually the hours of operation for this fire pump. The Permittee shall make these records available
upon request by the DAQ.
Reporting [15A NCAC 02D .1105]
d. No reporting is required to demonstrate compliance with 15A NCAC 0213 .1100.
2. 15A NCAC 02Q .0317: AVOIDANCE CONDITIONS
For 15A NCAC 02D .1111: MAXIMUM ACHIEVABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
a. In order to avoid applicability of this regulation,the total hazardous air pollutant(HAP)emissions
from the facility shall be less than 10 tons of any single HAP and 25 tons of combined HAP per
consecutive 12-month period.
Testin [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. Under the provisions of NCGS 143-215.108, the Permittee shall develop emissions factors for
hydrochloric acid (HCl) and chlorine (Cl) in pounds per million Btu by testing one of the boilers
(ID Nos. ES-1A and ES-113) for each fuel that will be combusted in either boiler. A testing
protocol must be approved by the DAQ. Emissions testing and reporting requirements can be found
in General Condition JJ. Testing shall be completed and the results submitted within 180 days after
the Permittee commences the commercial use of that fuel, provided that an alternate date may be
approved by the DAQ. Testing shall be performed in such a way that allows developing individual
emissions factors for use in Section 2.2 A.2.c.,below.
If this test is not performed or the emissions factors of HCl and chlorine for each fuel are not
developed,the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .1111.
Monitoring/Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. Calculations of emissions of HCl and chlorine shall be made at the end of each month and recorded
monthly in a logbook, in accordance with the following formulas.
[(Uw)(HVw)(EFw,HC1) + NC)(HVC)(EFC,HC1)]
EHCI —
2,000 lb/ton
Where:
EHC1 = Emissions of HCI, in tons per month
Uw = Monthly usage of non-CISWI-subject wood, in pounds per month
HVw = Heating value of non-CISWI-subject wood, equal to 5,000 Btu/lb
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EFw,HCI = Emission factor of HCl from combustion of non-CISWI-subject wood,equal to
7.77 E-03 lb/mmBtu
Uc = Monthly usage of coal, in pounds per month
HVc = Heating value of coal, equal to 13,320 Btu/lb
EFc,Hci = Emission factor of HCl from combustion of coal, equal to 4.00 E-021b/mmBtu EC, 77
�(UW)(HVW)(EFW,CI)+(UC)(HVC)(EFC,CI)+(UTDF)(HVTDF)�EFTDF,CI�+(UNo2)(HVNo2)�EFNo2,Cl�+(UNo4)(HV N04)(EFN04,Cl)J
_
2,000'b/ton
Where:
Eci =Emissions of Cl, in tons per month
Uw =Monthly usage of non-CISWI-subject wood, in pounds per month
HVw =Heating value of non-CISWI-subject wood,equal to 0.005 mmBtu/lb
EFw,c =Emission factor of Cl from combustion of non-CISWI-subject wood, equal to
1.80 E-03 lb/mmBtu
Uc =Monthly usage of coal, in pounds per month
HVc =Heating value of coal, equal to 0.01332 mmBtu/lb
EFc,ci =Emission factor of Cl from combustion of coal, equal to 4.00 E-02 lb/mmBtu
UTDF =Monthly usage of tire-derived fuel,in pounds per month
HVTDF =Heating value of tire-derived fuel,equal to 0.01365 mmBtu/lb
EFTDF,C1=Emission factor of Cl from combustion of tire-derived fuel, equal to 6.00 E-02 lb/mmBtu
UNo2 =Monthly usage of No. 2 oil, in gallons per month
HVNo.2 =Heating value of No. 2 fuel oil,equal to 0.14 mmBtu/gal
EFNo.2,cl=Emission factor of Cl from combustion of No. 2 fuel oil,equal to 1.30 E-02 lb/mmBtu
UNo4 =Monthly usage of No.4 oil, in gallons per month
HVNo.4 =Heating value of No. 4 fuel oil,equal to 0.15 mmBtu/gal
EFNo.4,cl=Emission factor of Cl from combustion of No. 4 fuel oil,equal to 1.30 E-02 lb/mmBtu
d. Upon receipt of an approved test that demonstrates different emission factors and/or heating values,
the Permittee must attach the approval memo containing the revised factors to this permit and use
those new factors for the calculations in Section 2.2 A.2.c., above.
e. Prior to burning pelletized paper or flyash briquettes in boilers (ID Nos. ES-1A and ES-1B), the
Permittee shall request a modification of the permit and provide to DAQ for its review and approval
such data as may be necessary to calculate the emissions of HCl and chlorine. The Permittee shall
not burn pelletized paper or flyash briquettes in boilers (ID Nos. ES-1A and ES-1B), until such
data and calculation methodology are approved by DAQ.
f. Permittee shall keep a record of the applicability determination on site at the source for a period of
five years after the determination, or until the source becomes an affected source. The
determination shall include the analysis demonstrating why the Permittee believes the source is
unaffected pursuant to 40 CFR Part 63.10(b)(3).
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .1111 if the required
records are not maintained, and/or if the emissions of Cl and/or HCl exceed the limits in Section
2.2 A.2.a.,above,and/or if the Permittee does not submit a permit modification application in order
to include any DAQ-approved emission factors.
Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508 (f)]
g. Permittee shall submit a semi-annual summary report, acceptable to the Regional Air Quality
Supervisor,of monitoring and recordkeeping activities postmarked on or before January 30 of each
calendar year for the preceding six-month period between July and December,and July 30 of each
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calendar year for the preceding six-month period between January and June. The report shall
contain the monthly HCI, chlorine, and facility-wide HAP emissions for the previous 17 months.
The emissions must be calculated for each of the 12-month periods over the previous 17 months.
All instances of deviations from the requirements of this permit must be clearly identified.
State-only Requirement
3. 15A NCAC 02Q .0711: EMISSION RATES REQUIRING A PERMIT
a. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q .0711, for each of the below listed toxic air pollutants (TAPs), the
Permittee has made a demonstration that facility-wide actual emissions do not exceed the Toxic
Permit Emission Rates(TPERs) listed in 15A NCAC 02Q .0711(a). The facility shall be operated
and maintained in such a manner that emissions of any listed toxic air pollutant(s)from the facility,
including fugitive emissions, will not exceed the TPERs specified in 15A NCAC 02Q .0711(a).
i. A permit to emit any of the below listed TAPs shall be required for this facility if actual
emissions from all sources will become greater than the corresponding TPER.
ii. PRIOR to exceeding any of these listed TPERs,the Permittee shall be responsible for obtaining
a permit to emit TAPs and for demonstrating compliance with the requirements of 15A NCAC
02D .1100.
iii. In accordance with the approved application, the Permittee shall maintain records of
operational information demonstrating that the TAP emissions do not exceed the TPER(s) as
listed below:
TPERs Limitations
Pollutant Acute Systemic
(CAS Number) Carcinogens Chronic Toxicants Toxicants Acute Irritants
(lb/yr) (lb/day) lb/hr (lb/hr)
Acetaldehyde
6.8
(75-07-0)
1,3-butadiene 11
(106-99-0)
carbon tetrachloride 460
(56-23-5)
chlorobenzene 46
(108-90-7)
chloroform 290
(67-66-3)
di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate 0.63
(117-81-7)
ethylene dichloride 260
(107-06-2)
methylene chloride 1,600 0.39
(75-09-2)
methyl chloroform 250 64
(71-55-6)
methyl ethyl ketone 78 22.4
(78-93-3)
perchloroethylene 13,000
(127-18-4)
pentachlorophenol
(87-86-5 0.063 0.0064
phenol
0.24
(108-95-2)
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TPERs Limitations
Pollutant Acute Systemic
(CAS Number) Carcinogens Chronic Toxicants Toxicants Acute Irritants
(lb/yr) (lb/day) (lb/hr) (lb/hr)
polychlorinated biphenyls 5.6
(1336-36-3)
styrene
(100-42-5) 2.7
toluene 98 14.4
(108-88-3)
trichloroethylene 4,000
(79-01-6)
trichlorofluoromethane 140
(75-69-4)
xylene 57 16.4
(1330-20-7)
b. The Permittee is allowed to bum the following as supplemental fuels in the boilers, provided that
the wastes are generated at this plant-site and are combusted under conditions of high fire producing
high steam demand:
i. waste water basin/evaporation pit sludge of a maximum feed rate of 1%by weight not to exceed
20 tons per year,
ii. activated carbon filters from the water treatment process not to exceed 10 tons per year, and
iii. boiler cleaning solution with a maximum injection rate of 10 gallons per minute of the solution
per 100,000 pounds of steam flow not to exceed 35,000 gallons per year.
c. The Permittee may use the following for normal start-up of the boilers, provided that the oil is
generated at this plant-site:
i. unadulterated oil soaked rags,
ii. wood scraps,
iii. used oil absorbents,
iv. used/fuel oil soaked rags, and
v. used oil soaked wood chips.
d. The Permittee may burn `regenerated' spent cation/anion resins [spent demineralizer resin] in the
boilers once the following conditions have been met:
i. Testing adequate to determine the quantity and type of any toxic materials listed in 15A NCAC
02Q .0711 shall be performed. The results shall be forwarded to the Fayetteville Regional
Supervisor,Division of Air Quality.
ii. The Permittee shall request and obtain written permission from the Fayetteville Regional
Supervisor, Division of Air Quality,prior to burning the resins.
iii. Combustion of these plant wastes will occur with the following limitations:
A. Wastes are generated from this plant-site,
B. Wastes are combusted in the boiler(s) operating under conditions of high fire producing
high steam demand,
C. Combustion of these plant wastes will occur with the following limitations that the
maximum amount of `regenerated' spent cation/anion resins [spent demineralizer resin]
shall not exceed 40 tons per year.
e. The tire derived fuel feed rate shall not exceed 40%of the heat input of each boiler.
f. To comply with this permit and avoid the applicability of 15A NCAC 02Q .0706, "Modifications"
as requested by the Permittee,toxic pollutant emissions from the firing of the alternative fuel flyash
briquettes in the boilers shall be less than the emissions from the firing of coal in the boilers. To
ensure enforceability of this limit, a total of no more than 36 tons per day of flyash briquettes will
be fired in the boiler.
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Monitoring/Recordkeeping [15ANCAC 02D .0611]
g. The Permittee shall maintain a plant waste fuel start-up logbook onsite with the following
information:
i. date of start-up,
ii. hours of start-up,and
iii. quantity and type of materials used when plant wastes are used to start-up the boilers.
h. The Permittee shall maintain a plant waste combustion logbook onsite with the following
information:
i. date of plant waste combustion,
ii. type of plant waste combusted,
iii. quantity of waste materials combusted,
iv. feed rate of plant waste to the boiler,
v. feed rate of coal to the boiler, and
vi. documentation of any feed rate limitation,if applicable.
i. The Permittee shall maintain a tire derived fuel (TDF) combustion logbook onsite with the
following information:
i. date of TDF combustion,
ii. quantity of TDF combusted,
iii. feed rate of TDF to the boiler,
iv. feed rate of coal to the boiler, and
v. documentation of any feed rate limitation, if applicable.
j. The Permittee shall maintain a pelletized paper fuel (PPF) combustion logbook onsite with the
following information:
i. date of PPF combustion,
ii. description of PPF combusted,
iii. quantity of PPF combusted,
iv. feed rate of PPF to the boiler,
v. feed rate of coal to the boiler, and
vi. documentation of any feed rate limitation, if applicable.
k. The Permittee shall maintain a flyash briquette combustion logbook onsite with the following
information:
i. daily quantity of flyash briquettes combusted, and
ii. daily recordkeeping is only required on days in which briquettes are burned.
Reporting [15A NCAC 02D .0611]
1. Within 30 days after each calendar year,the following shall be reported:
i. the total amount of the flyash briquettes burned, and
ii. the chemical composition datasheet and/or MSDS for each shipment of flyash briquettes
received during that calendar year.
m. Prior to combustion for the first time, the Permittee shall submit an analysis of the used oil and
unadulterated oil equivalency determination for approval.
n. Within 30 days after the end of each calendar year,the Permittee shall submit a report of the number
of gallons of used oil combusted and an analysis of the used oil.
o. Within 30 days after the initial use of each of these permitted alternative fuels and plant wastes,the
Permittee shall submit in writing the type of fuel or plant waste and the date in which the material
was first used in the boilers.
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B. Sources requiring a 2"d step significant permit application:
• Two boilers (ES-1A and ES-111);
• Two bagfilters (ID Nos. CD-1A and CD-1B);
• Two multiclones (ID Nos. CD-1A2 and CD-1112);
• Two SNCR systems (ID Nos. CD-1A3 and CD-1113);
• Two dry sorbent injection systems (ID Nos. CD-1A4 and CD-1114);
• One fly ash silo(ID No. ES-3)with one binvent filter(ID No.CD-3);
• One aqueous ammonia storage tank(ID No. ES-15)
1. 15A NCAC 02Q .0504: OPTION FOR OBTAINING CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION PERMIT
Permitting [15A NCAC 02Q .0504(d)]
a. For completion of the two-step significant modification process pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q
.0501(c)(2)or(d)(2), the Permittee shall file an amended application following the procedures of
Section 15A NCAC 02Q.0500 within one year from the date of beginning operation of any of these
sources.
Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. The Permittee shall notify the Regional Office in writing of the date of beginning operation of any
of these sources,postmarked no later than 30 days after such date.
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2.3- Phase II Acid Rain Permit Requirements
ORIS code: 10380
Effective: January 4,2017 until December 31,2021
A. Statement of Basis
Statutory and Regulatory Authorities: In accordance with the provisions of Article 21B of Chapter 143,
General Statutes of North Carolina as amended and Titles IV and V of the Clean Air Act,the Division
of Air Quality issues this permit pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Codes,
Subchapter 02Q .0400 and 02Q .0500, and other applicable Laws.
B. SOz Allowance Allocations and NOx Requirements for each affected unit
SOz
allowances, SOz allowances were not allocated by U.S. EPA
Unit 1 under Tables 2, for these units under 40 CFR Part 72
(ES-lA) 3,or 4 of 40
CFR Part 73.
Unit 2 Does not apply for units that are not subject to an
(ES-1B) Acid Rain emissions limit for SOz under Phase I
NO,,limit or Phase II of the CAA as specified in 40 CFR
76.1(a).
C. Comments,Notes and Justifications
None.
D. Permit Application
The Acid Rain Permit Application submitted for this facility, as approved by the Division of Air
Quality, are part of this permit. The owners and operators of these Phase II acid rain sources must
comply with the standard requirements and special provisions set forth in the attached application.
See Attachment 2 to this permit for the Acid Rain Permit Application.
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SECTION 3- GENERAL CONDITIONS (version 4.0 12/17/15)
This section describes terms and conditions applicable to this Title V facility.
A. General Provisions [NCGS 143-215 and 15A NCAC 02Q .0508(i)(16)]
1. Terms not otherwise defined in this permit shall have the meaning assigned to such terms as defined
in 15A NCAC 02D and 02Q.
2. The terms,conditions,requirements, limitations,and restrictions set forth in this permit are binding
and enforceable pursuant to NCGS 143-215.114A and 143-215.11413,including assessment of civil
and/or criminal penalties.Any unauthorized deviation from the conditions of this permit may
constitute grounds for revocation and/or enforcement action by the DAQ.
3. This permit is not a waiver of or approval of any other Department permits that may be required for
other aspects of the facility which are not addressed in this permit.
4. This permit does not relieve the Permittee from liability for harm or injury to human health or
welfare,animal or plant life,or property caused by the construction or operation of this permitted
facility,or from penalties therefore,nor does it allow the Permittee to cause pollution in
contravention of state laws or rules,unless specifically authorized by an order from the North
Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
5. Except as identified as state-only requirements in this permit,all terms and conditions contained
herein shall be enforceable by the DAQ,the EPA,and citizens of the United States as defined in the
Federal Clean Air Act.
6. Any stationary source of air pollution shall not be operated,maintained,or modified without the
appropriate and valid permits issued by the DAQ,unless the source is exempted by rule. The DAQ
may issue a permit only after it receives reasonable assurance that the installation will not cause air
pollution in violation of any of the applicable requirements. A permitted installation may only be
operated,maintained,constructed,expanded,or modified in a manner that is consistent with the
terms of this permit.
B. Permit Availability [15A NCAC 02Q .0507(k)and.0508(i)(9)(B)]
The Permittee shall have available at the facility a copy of this permit and shall retain for the duration of
the permit term one complete copy of the application and any information submitted in support of the
application package. The permit and application shall be made available to an authorized representative
of Department of Environmental Quality upon request.
C. Severability Clause [15A NCAC 02Q .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 02Q .0507(e)and 02Q .0508(i)(16)]
Except as otherwise specified herein,two copies of all documents,reports,test data,monitoring data,
notifications,request for renewal,and any other information required by this permit shall be submitted
to the appropriate Regional Office. Refer to the Regional Office address on the cover page of this
permit. For continuous emissions monitoring systems(CEMS)reports, continuous opacity monitoring
systems(COMS)reports,quality assurance(QA)/quality control(QC)reports,acid rain CEM
certification reports, and NOx budget CEM certification reports,one copy shall be sent to the
appropriate Regional Office and one copy shall be sent to:
Supervisor, Stationary Source Compliance
North Carolina Division of Air Quality
1641 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1641
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All submittals shall include the facility name and Facility ID number(refer to the cover page of this
permit).
E. Duty to Comply [15A NCAC 02Q .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 02Q .0514]
The Permittee shall submit an application for an administrative permit amendment in accordance
with 15A NCAC 02Q .0514.
2. Transfer in Ownership or Operation and Application Submittal Content [15A NCAC 02Q .0524 and
02Q .0505]
The Permittee shall submit an application for an ownership change in accordance with 15A NCAC
02Q.0524 and 02Q .0505.
3. Minor Permit Modifications[15A NCAC 02Q .0515]
The Permittee shall submit an application for a minor permit modification in accordance with 15A
NCAC 02Q .0515.
4. Significant Permit Modifications [15A NCAC 02Q .0516]
The Permittee shall submit an application for a significant permit modification in accordance with
15A NCAC 02Q .0516.
5. Reopening for Cause [15A NCAC 02Q .0517]
The Permittee shall submit an application for reopening for cause in accordance with 15A NCAC
02Q .0517.
H. Changes Not Requiring Permit Modifications
1. Reporting Requirements
Any of the following that would result in new or increased emissions from the emission source(s)
listed in Section 1 must be reported to the Regional Supervisor,DAQ:
a. changes in the information submitted in the application;
b. changes that modify equipment or processes; or
c. changes in the quantity or quality of materials processed.
If appropriate,modifications to the permit may then be made by the DAQ to reflect any necessary
changes in the permit conditions. In no case are any new or increased emissions allowed that will
cause a violation of the emission limitations specified herein.
2. Section 502(b)(10)Changes [15A NCAC 02Q .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;
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ii. the changes do not cause the allowable emissions under the permit to be exceeded;
iii. the Permittee notifies the Director and EPA with written notification at least seven days
before the change is made; and
iv. the Permittee shall attach the notice to the relevant permit.
c. The written notification shall include:
i. a description of the change;
ii. the date on which the change will occur;
iii. any change in emissions; and
iv. any permit term or condition that is no longer applicable as a result of the change.
d. Section 502(b)(10)changes shall be made in the permit the next time that the permit is revised
or renewed,whichever comes first.
3. Off Permit Changes[15A NCAC 02Q .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 02Q .0523(c)]
To the extent that emissions trading is allowed under 15A NCAC 02D,including subsequently
adopted maximum achievable control technology standards,emissions trading shall be allowed
without permit revision pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q .0523(c).
I. A Reporting Requirements for Excess Emissions and Permit Deviations
[15A NCAC 02D .0535(f)and 02Q .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 0213; or by a
permit condition; or that exceeds an emission limit established in a permit issued under 15A NCAC 02Q
.0700. (Note:Definitions of excess emissions under 02D.1110 and 02D.1111 shall apply where
defined by rule)
"Deviations"-for the purposes of this condition,any action or condition not in accordance with the
terns 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 02D .0524),NESHAPS
(15A NCAC 02D .I 110 or.I 111),or the operating permit provides for periodic(e.g.,quarterly)
reporting of excess emissions,reporting shall be performed as prescribed therein.
2. If the source is not subject to NSPS(15A NCAC 02D .0524),NESHAPS (15A NCAC 02D.1110
or.1111),or these rules do NOT define"excess emissions,"the Permittee shall report excess
emissions in accordance with 15A NCAC 02D.0535 as follows:
a. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02D .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
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iii. submit to the Regional Supervisor or Director within 15 days a written report as described
in 15A NCAC 02D .0535(f)(3).
Permit Deviations
3. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q .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 02D .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 02D .0535
The Permittee shall comply with all other applicable requirements contained in 15A NCAC 02D.0535,
including 15A NCAC 02D .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 02D .0535(c)(1)through
(7)
2. 15A NCAC 02D .0535(g). Excess emissions during start-up and shut-down shall be considered a
violation of the appropriate rule if the owner or operator cannot demonstrate that excess emissions
are unavoidable.
J. Emergency Provisions [40 CFR 70.6(g)]
The Permittee shall be subject to the following provisions with respect to emergencies:
1. An emergency means any situation arising from sudden and reasonably unforeseeable events
beyond the control of the facility,including acts of God,which situation requires immediate
corrective action to restore normal operation,and that causes the facility to exceed a technology-
based emission limitation under the permit,due to unavoidable increases in emissions attributable to
the emergency. An emergency shall not include noncompliance to the extent caused by improperly
designed equipment,lack of preventive maintenance,careless or improper operation,or operator
error.
2. An emergency constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such
technology-based emission limitations if the conditions specified in 3. below are met.
3. The affirmative defense of emergency shall be demonstrated through properly signed
contemporaneous operating logs or other relevant evidence that include information as follows:
a. an emergency occurred and the Permittee can identify the cause(s)of the emergency;
b. the permitted facility was at the time being properly operated;
c. during the period of the emergency the Permittee took all reasonable steps to minimize levels of
emissions that exceeded the standards or other requirements in the permit; and
d. the Permittee submitted notice of the emergency to the DAQ within two working days of the
time when emission limitations were exceeded due to the emergency. This notice must contain
a description of the emergency,steps taken to mitigate emissions,and corrective actions taken.
4. In any enforcement proceeding,the Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an emergency
has the burden of proof.
5. This provision is in addition to any emergency or upset provision contained in any applicable
requirement specified elsewhere herein.
K. Permit Renewal [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(e)and 02Q .0513(b)]
This 15A NCAC 02Q .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 02Q .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 02Q .0512(b)(1),this 15A
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NCAC 02Q .0500 permit shall not expire until the renewal permit has been issued or denied. Permit
expiration under 15A NCAC 02Q.0400 terminates the facility's right to operate unless a complete 15A
NCAC 02Q .0400 renewal application is submitted at least six months before the date of permit
expiration for facilities subject to 15A NCAC 02Q .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 02Q .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 02Q .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 02Q .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 02Q .0508(f)and 02Q .0508 (1)]
The Permittee shall retain records of all required monitoring data and supporting information for a
period of at least five years from the date of the monitoring sample,measurement,report,or application.
Supporting information includes all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip-chart
recordings for continuous monitoring information,and copies of all reports required by the permit.
These records shall be maintained in a form suitable and readily available for expeditious inspection and
review. Any records required by the conditions of this permit shall be kept on site and made available
to DAQ personnel for inspection upon request.
P. Compliance Certification [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(n)]
The Permittee shall submit to the DAQ and the EPA(Air and EPCRA Enforcement Branch,EPA,
Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW,Atlanta,GA 30303)postmarked on or before March 1 a compliance
certification(for the preceding calendar year)by a responsible official with all federally-enforceable
terms and conditions in the permit,including emissions limitations,standards,or work practices. It
shall be the responsibility of the current owner to submit a compliance certification for the entire year
regardless of who owned the facility during the year. The compliance certification shall comply with
additional requirements as may be specified under Sections 114(a)(3)or 504(b)of the Federal Clean Air
Act. The compliance certification shall specify:
1. the identification of each term or condition of the permit that is the basis of the certification;
2. the compliance status(with the terms and conditions of the permit for the period covered by the
certification);
3. whether compliance was continuous or intermittent; and
4. the method(s)used for determining the compliance status of the source during the certification
period.
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Q. Certification by Responsible Official[15A NCAC 02Q .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 02Q .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 02Q .0523.
4. A permit shield does not extend to minor permit modifications made under 15A NCAC 02Q .0515.
S. Termination,Modification,and Revocation of the Permit[15A NCAC 02Q .0519]
The Director may terminate,modify,or revoke and reissue this permit if:
1. the information contained in the application or presented in support thereof is determined to be
incorrect;
2. the conditions under which the permit or permit renewal was granted have changed;
3. violations of conditions contained in the permit have occurred;
4. the EPA requests that the permit be revoked under 40 CFR 70.7(g)or 70.8(d); or
5. the Director finds that termination,modification,or revocation and reissuance of the permit is
necessary to carry out the purpose of NCGS Chapter 143,Article 21B.
T. Insignificant Activities [15A NCAC 02Q .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 02Q.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 02Q .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;
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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.Pa_yment[15A NCAC 02Q .0508(i)(10)]
1. The Permittee shall pay all fees in accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q .0200.
2. Payment of fees may be by check or money order made payable to the N.C.Department of
Environmental Quality. Annual permit fee payments shall refer to the permit number.
3. If,within 30 days after being billed,the Permittee fails to pay an annual fee,the Director may
initiate action to terminate the permit under 15A NCAC 02Q .0519.
X. Annual Emission Inventory Requirements [15A NCAC 02Q .0207]
The Permittee shall report by June 30 of each year the actual emissions of each air pollutant listed in
15A NCAC 02Q .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 02Q .0107 and 02Q. 0508(i)(9)]
Whenever the Permittee submits information under a claim of confidentiality pursuant to 15A NCAC
02Q .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 02Q .0107.
Z. Construction and Operation Permits [15A NCAC 02Q .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 02Q .0100
and.0300.
AA. Standard Application Form and Required Information [15A NCAC 02Q .0505 and.0507]
The Permittee shall submit applications and required information in accordance with the provisions of
15A NCAC 02Q .0505 and.0507.
BB. Financial Responsibility and Compliance History [15A NCAC 02Q .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 Reguirements_(Stratospheric Ozone and Climate Protection) [15A NCAC
02Q .0501(e)]
1. If the Permittee has appliances or refrigeration equipment,including air conditioning equipment,
which use Class I or H 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,
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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 11 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 02Q .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 02Q .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 W of
the Federal Clean Air Act.
GG. Air Pollution Emergency Episode[15A NCAC 02D .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 02D
.0300.
HH. Registration of Air Pollution Sources [15A NCAC 02D .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 02D .0202(b).
11. Ambient Air Quality Standards [15A NCAC 02D .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 02D .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 02Q .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 02D. 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 02D
.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
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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:
i. 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.
ii. Prescribe alternate test procedures on an individual basis when he finds that the
alternative method is necessary to secure more reliable test data.
iii. Prescribe or approve methods on an individual basis for sources or pollutants for which
no test method is specified in this Section if the methods can be demonstrated to
determine compliance of permitted emission sources or pollutants.
b. The Director may authorize the Division of Air Quality to conduct independent tests of any
source subject to a rule in this Subchapter to determine the compliance status of that source or
to verify any test data submitted relating to that source.Any test conducted by the Division of
Air Quality using the appropriate testing procedures described in Section 02D .2600 has
precedence over all other tests.
KK. Reopening for Cause[15A NCAC 02Q .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 02Q .0513(c).
3. Except for the state-enforceable only portion of the permit,the procedures set out in 15A NCAC
02Q .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 02Q .0300 shall be followed. The
proceedings shall affect only those parts of the permit for which cause to reopen exists.
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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 02Q .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 02D .0540] -STATE ENFORCEABLE ONLY
As required by 15A NCAC 02D .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 02D .0540(f).
"Fugitive dust emissions"means particulate matter from process operations that does not pass through a
process stack or vent and that is generated within plant property boundaries from activities such as:
unloading and loading areas,process areas stockpiles,stock pile working,plant parking lots,and plant
roads(including access roads and haul roads).
NN. Specific Permit Modifications [15A NCAC 02Q.0501 and.0523]
1. For modifications made pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q .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 02Q .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 02Q
.0523(a)(1)(C),the Permittee shall notify the Director and EPA(EPA-Air Planning Branch, 61
Forsyth Street SW,Atlanta,GA 30303)in writing at least seven days before the change is made.
The written notification shall include:
a. a description of the change at the facility;
b. the date on which the change will occur;
c. any change in emissions; and
d. any permit term or condition that is no longer applicable as a result of the change.
In addition to this notification requirement,with the next significant modification or Air Quality
Permit renewal,the Permittee shall submit a page 'U"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 02Q .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
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respect to the revisions to the permit. The time period available to submit a public petition pursuant to
15A NCAC 02Q .0518 begins at the end of the 45-day EPA review period.
Attachment 1 to Air Quality Permit 05455T22
North Carolina Renewable Power-Elizabethtown,LLC
List of Acronyms
AOS Alternate Operating Scenario
BACT Best Available Control Technology
Btu British thermal unit
CAA Clean Air Act
CEM Continuous Emission Monitor
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CSAPR Cross State Air Pollution Rule
DAQ Division of Air Quality
DEQ Department of Environmental Quality
EMC Environmental Management Commission
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FR Federal Register
GACT Generally Available Control Technology
HAP Hazardous Air Pollutant
MACT Maximum Achievable Control Technology
NAA Non-Attainment Area
NCAC North Carolina Administrative Code
NCGS North Carolina General Statutes
NESHAP National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
NOx Nitrogen Oxides
NSPS New Source Performance Standard
OAH Office of Administrative Hearings
PM Particulate Matter
PM10 Particulate Matter with Nominal Aerodynamic Diameter of 10 Micrometers or Less
POS Primary Operating Scenario
PSD Prevention of Significant Deterioration
RACT Reasonably Available Control Technology
SIC Standard Industrial Classification
SIP State Implementation Plan
SO2 Sulfur Dioxide
tpy Tons Per Year
VOC Volatile Organic Compound
Attachment 2 to Air Quality Permit 05455T22
North Carolina Renewable Power-Elizabethtown,LLC
Acid Rain Permit Application
(five page attachment)
United States
Environmental Protection Agency OMB No.2060-0258
%AV% EM Acid Rain Program Approval expires 11/30/2012
Acid Rain Permit Application
For more information,see instructions and 40 CFR 72.30 and 72.31.
This submission is: ❑ New ❑ Revised ® for ARP permit renewal
STEP 1
Identify the facility name, NCRP Elizabethtown, LLC
NC 10380
State, and plant(ORIS) Facility(Source)Name State Plant Code
code.
STEP 2
a b
Enter the unit ID# Unit ID# Unit Will Hold Allowances
for every affected in Accordance with 40 CFR 72.9(c)(1)
unit at the affected
source in column"a." Unit 1 Yes
Unit 2 Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
EPA Form 7610-16(Revised 7-2014)
NCRP Elizabethtown, LLC Page 2
Facility Source Name from STEP 1
Permit Requirements
STEP 3 (1) The designated representative of each affected source and each affected
unit at the source shall:
Read the standard (i)Submit a complete Acid Rain permit application (including a compliance
requirements. plan) under 40 CFR part 72 in accordance with the deadlines specified in
40 CFR 72.30; and
(ii) Submit in a timely manner any supplemental information that the
permitting authority determines is necessary in order to review an Acid
Rain permit application and issue or deny an Acid Rain permit;
(2)The owners and operators of each affected source and each affected unit
at the source shall:
(i) Operate the unit in compliance with a complete Acid Rain permit
application or a superseding Acid Rain permit issued by the permitting
authority; and
(ii) Have an Acid Rain Permit.
Monitoring Requirements
(1) The owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, designated
representative of each affected source and each affected unit at the source
shall comply with the monitoring requirements as provided in 40 CFR part
75.
(2) The emissions measurements recorded and reported in accordance with
40 CFR part 75 shall be used to determine compliance by the source or unit,
as appropriate, with the Acid Rain emissions limitations and emissions
reduction requirements for sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides under the Acid
Rain Program.
(3) The requirements of 40 CFR part 75 shall not affect the responsibility of
the owners and operators to monitor emissions of other pollutants or other
emissions characteristics at the unit under other applicable requirements of
the Act and other provisions of the operating permit for the source.
Sulfur Dioxide Requirements
(1) The owners and operators of each source and each affected unit at the
source shall:
(i) Hold allowances, as of the allowance transfer deadline, in the source's
compliance account (after deductions under 40 CFR 73.34(c)), not less
than the total annual emissions of sulfur dioxide for the previous calendar
year from the affected units at the source; and
(ii) Comply with the applicable Acid Rain emissions limitations for sulfur
dioxide.
(2) Each ton of sulfur dioxide emitted in excess of the Acid Rain emissions
limitations for sulfur dioxide shall constitute a separate violation of the Act.
(3)An affected unit shall be subject to the requirements under paragraph (1)
of the sulfur dioxide requirements as follows:
(i) Starting January 1, 2000, an affected unit under 40 CFR 72.6(a)(2); or
(ii) Starting on the later of January 1, 2000 or the deadline for monitor
certification under 40 CFR part 75, an affected unit under 40 CFR
72.6(a)(3).
EPA Form 7610-16(Revised 7-2014)
NCRP Elizabethtown, LLC Page 3
Facility Source Name from STEP 1
Sulfur Dioxide Requirements, Cont'd.
STEP 3,Cont'd. (4) Allowances shall be held in, deducted from, or transferred among
Allowance Tracking System accounts in accordance with the Acid Rain
Program.
(5) An allowance shall not be deducted in order to comply with the
requirements under paragraph (1) of the sulfur dioxide requirements prior to
the calendar year for which the allowance was allocated.
(6)An allowance allocated by the Administrator under the Acid Rain Program
is a limited authorization to emit sulfur dioxide in accordance with the Acid
Rain Program. No provision of the Acid Rain Program, the Acid Rain permit
application, the Acid Rain permit, or an exemption under 40 CFR 72.7 or 72.8
and no provision of law shall be construed to limit the authority of the United
States to terminate or limit such authorization.
(7)An allowance allocated by the Administrator under the Acid Rain Program
does not constitute a property right.
Nitrogen Oxides Requirements
The owners and operators of the source and each affected unit at the source
shall comply with the applicable Acid Rain emissions limitation for nitrogen
oxides.
Excess Emissions Requirements
(1) The designated representative of an affected source that has excess
emissions in any calendar year shall submit a proposed offset plan, as
required under 40 CFR part 77.
(2) The owners and operators of an affected source that has excess
emissions in any calendar year shall:
(i) Pay without demand the penalty required, and pay upon demand the
interest on that penalty, as required by 40 CFR part 77; and
(ii) Comply with the terms of an approved offset plan, as required by 40
CFR part 77.
Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements
(1) Unless otherwise provided, the owners and operators of the source and
each affected unit at the source shall keep on site at the source each of the
following documents for a period of 5 years from the date the document is
created. This period may be extended for cause, at any time prior to the end
of 5 years, in writing by the Administrator or permitting
authority:
(i) The certificate of representation for the designated representative for
the source and each affected unit at the source and all documents that
demonstrate the truth of the statements in the certificate of representation,
in accordance with 40 CFR 72.24; provided that the certificate and
documents shall be retained on site at the source beyond such 5-year
period until such documents are superseded because of the submission
EPA Forth 7610-16(Revised 7-2014)
NCRP Elizabethtown, LLC Page 4
Facili Source Name from STEP 1
of a new certificate of representation changing the designated
representative;
STEP 3, Cont'd. Recordkeepinq and Reporting Requirements, Cont'd.
(ii) All emissions monitoring information, in accordance with 40 CFR part
75, provided that to the extent that 40 CFR part 75 provides for a 3-year
period for recordkeeping, the 3-year period shall apply.
(iii) Copies of all reports, compliance certifications, and other submissions
and all records made or required under the Acid Rain Program; and,
(iv) Copies of all documents used to complete an Acid Rain permit
application and any other submission under the Acid Rain Program or to
demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the Acid Rain Program.
(2) The designated representative of an affected source and each affected
unit at the source shall submit the reports and compliance certifications
required under the Acid Rain Program, including those under 40 CFR part
72 subpart I and 40 CFR part 75.
Liability
(1) Any person who knowingly violates any requirement or prohibition of the
Acid Rain Program, a complete Acid Rain permit application, an Acid Rain
permit, or an exemption under 40 CFR 72.7 or 72.8, including any
requirement for the payment of any penalty owed to the United States, shall
be subject to enforcement pursuant to section 113(c) of the Act.
(2) Any person who knowingly makes a false, material statement in any
record, submission, or report under the Acid Rain Program shall be subject
to criminal enforcement pursuant to section 113(c) of the Act and 18 U.S.C.
1001.
(3) No permit revision shall excuse any violation of the requirements of the
Acid Rain Program that occurs prior to the date that the revision takes effect.
(4) Each affected source and each affected unit shall meet the requirements
of the Acid Rain Program.
(5)Any provision of the Acid Rain Program that applies to an affected source
(including a provision applicable to the designated representative of an
affected source) shall also apply to the owners and operators of such source
and of the affected units at the source.
(6) Any provision of the Acid Rain Program that applies to an affected unit
(including a provision applicable to the designated representative of an
affected unit) shall also apply to the owners and operators of such unit.
(7) Each violation of a provision of 40 CFR parts 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, and
78 by an affected source or affected unit, or by an owner or operator or
designated representative of such source or unit, shall be a separate
violation of the Act.
Effect on Other Authorities
No provision of the Acid Rain Program, an Acid Rain permit application, an
Acid Rain permit, or an exemption under 40 CFR 72.7 or 72.8 shall be
construed as:
(1) Except as expressly provided in title IV of the Act, exempting or excluding
the owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, the designated
representative of an affected source or affected unit from compliance with
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Facility Source Name from STEP 1
any other provision of the Act, including the provisions of title I of the Act
relating
STEP 3, Cont'd.
Effect on Other Authorities, Cont'd.
to applicable National Ambient Air Quality Standards or State
Implementation Plans;
(2) Limiting the number of allowances a source can hold; provided, that the
number of allowances held by the source shall not affect the source's
obligation to comply with any other provisions of the Act;
(3) Requiring a change of any kind in any State law regulating electric utility
rates and charges, affecting any State law regarding such State regulation,
or limiting such State regulation, including any prudence review requirements
under such State law;
(4) Modifying the Federal Power Act or affecting the authority of the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission under the Federal Power Act; or,
(5) Interfering with or impairing any program for competitive bidding for power
supply in a State in which such program is established.
STEP 4
Read the
certification Certification
statement,
sign, and date_ I am authorized to make this submission on behalf of the owners and
operators of the affected source or affected units for which the submission is
made. I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined, and
am familiar with, the statements and information submitted in this document
and all its attachments. Based on my inquiry of those individuals with primary
responsibility for obtaining the information, I certify that the statements and
information are to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate, and
complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
statements and information or omitting required statements and information,
including the possibility of fine or imprisonment.
Name Steven R. Ingle,Vice President-Engineering
8/5/2016
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WIN 1
Air Permits Sectioi
Received
AGIG 12 2G16
Air Permits Section
EPA Form 7610-16(Revised 7-2014)