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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAQ_F_1400226_20221129_PRMT_Permit_R01 � x � r ROY COOPER Governor y ELIZABETH S. BISER o� Secretary �IIL 121� MICHAEL A. ABRACZINSKAS NORTH CAROLINA Ulrector Environmental Quality November 29, 2022 Ms. Amy Moore Member Officer Caldwell Cabinets of NC, LLC PO Box 547 Hudson, NC 28638 Subject: Air Permit No. 10413ROI Caldwell Cabinets of NC, LLC Hudson, Caldwell County,North Carolina Permit Class: Small Facility ID# 1400226 Dear Ms. Moore: In accordance with your completed application received November 17, 2022, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. 10413R01 to Caldwell Cabinets of NC, LLC, Hudson, Caldwell County,North Carolina for the construction and operation of air emissions sources or air cleaning devices and appurtenances. Additionally, any emissions activities determined from your air permit application as meeting the exemption requirements contained in 15A NCAC 2Q .0102 have been listed for information purposes as an "ATTACHMENT" to the enclosed air permit. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to file a petition for contested case hearing in the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings. Information regarding the right, procedure, and time limit for permittees and other persons aggrieved to file such a petition is contained in the attached "Notice Regarding the Right to Contest a Division of Air Quality Permit Decision." Unless exempted by a condition of this permit or the regulations, construction of new air pollution sources or air cleaning devices, or modifications to the sources or air cleaning devices described in this permit must be covered under a permit issued by the Division of Air Quality prior to construction. Failure to do so is a violation of G.S. 143-215.108 and may subject the Permittee to civil or criminal penalties as described in G.S. 143-215.114A and 143- 215.114B. This permit shall be effective from November 29, 2022 until October 31, 20301 is nontransferable to future owners and operators, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Changes have been made to the permit stipulations. The Permittee is responsible for carefully reading the entire permit and evaluating the requirements of each permit E QONorth Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Air Quality Asheville Regional Office 12090 U.S.Highway 70 1 Swannanoa,NC 28778 NORTH CAROLINA Ds-.. Depaaunwtof fnvUennentw QLAW@RY 828 296.4500 T 1 828.299.7043 F Amy Moore November 29, 2022 Page 2 stipulation. The Permittee shall comply with all terms, conditions, requirements, limitations and restrictions set forth in this permit. Noncompliance with any permit condition is grounds for enforcement action, for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification, or for denial of a permit renewal application. Specific changes and additions are summarized below (note: this list may not include all changes and additions): • This permit contains an emissions inventory requirement for the 2029 calendar year as part of the next renewal in 2030. • The facility's Dry-Filter Spray Booth (I-SB-1) has been added to the insignificant/exempt activities list of this permit. Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Amro Ali at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, ; Brendan G. Davey, P.E., Regional Supervisor Division of Air Quality,NC DEQ Enclosures c: Laserfiche NOTICE REGARDING THE RIGHT TO CONTEST A DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY PERMIT DECISION Right of the Permit Applicant or Permittee to File a Contested Case: Pursuant to NCGS 143- 215.108(e), a permit applicant or permittee who is dissatisfied with the Division of Air Quality's decision on a permit application may commence a contested case by filing a petition under NCGS 150B-23 in the Office of Administrative Hearings within 30 days after the Division notifies the applicant or permittee of its decision. If the applicant or permittee does not file a petition within the required time, the Division's decision on the application is final and is not subject to review. The filing of a petition will stay the Division's decision until resolution of the contested case. Right of Other Persons Aggrieved to File a Contested Case: Pursuant to NCGS 143- 215.108(el), a person other than an applicant or permittee who is a person aggrieved by the Division's decision on a permit application may commence a contested case by filing a petition under NCGS 150B-23 within 30 days after the Division provides notice of its decision on a permit application, as provided in NCGS 15013-23(f), or by posting the decision on a publicly available Web site. The filing of a petition under this subsection does not stay the Division's decision except as ordered by the administrative law judge under NCGS 150B-33(b). General Filing Instructions: A petition for contested case hearing must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to NCGS 15013-23, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 1711 New Hope Church Road, Raleigh NC, 27609, along with a fee in an amount provided in NCGS 15013-23.2. A petition for contested case hearing form may be obtained upon request from the Office of Administrative Hearings or on its website at https://www.oah.nc.gov/hearings-division/filing/hearing-forms. Additional specific instructions for filing a petition are set forth at 26 NCAC Chapter 03. Service Instructions: A party filing a contested case is required to serve a copy of the petition, by any means authorized under 26 NCAC 03 .0102, on the process agent for the Department of Environmental Quality: William F. Lane, General Counsel North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 If the party filing the petition is a person aggrieved other than the permittee or permit applicant, the party must also serve the permittee in accordance with NCGS 15013-23(a). Additional information is available at https://w-ww.oah.nc.gov/hearin.gs-di.vision/hearing- proce ss/fil ingy contested-case. Please contact the OAH at 984-236-1850 or oah.postmaster@oah.nc.gov with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY AIR PERMIT NO. 10413R01 Issue Date: November 29, 2022 Effective Date: November 29, 2022 Expiration Date: October 31, 2030 Replaces Permit: 10413R00 To construct and operate air emission source(s) and/or air cleaning device(s), and for the discharge of the associated air contaminants into the atmosphere in accordance with the provisions of Article 21 B of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina(NCGS) as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations, Caldwell Cabinets of NC, LLC 3441 Hickory Blvd. SW Hudson, Caldwell County,North Carolina Permit Class: Small Facility ID# 1400226 (the Permittee) is hereby authorized to construct and operate the air emissions sources and/or air cleaning devices and appurtenances described below: Emission FEmission Source Control Control System Source ID Description System ID F Description _ ES-1 woodworking and dust collection CD-1 one bagfilter system (1,607 square feet of filter area) in accordance with the completed application 1400226.22A received November 17, 2022 including any plans, specifications, previous applications, and other supporting data, all of which are filed with the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality (DAQ) and are incorporated as part of this permit. This permit is subject to the following specified conditions and limitations including any TESTING, REPORTING, OR MONITORING REQUIREMENTS: A. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS 1. Any air emission sources or control devices authorized to construct and operate above must be operated and maintained in accordance with the provisions contained herein. The Permittee shall comply with applicable Environmental Management Commission Regulations, including Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC), Subchapter 2D .02025 2D .0512, 2D .0521, 2D .0535, 2D .0540, 2D .0611 and 2D .1806. Permit No. 10413ROI Page 2 2. PERMIT RENEWAL AND EMISSION INVENTORY REQUIREMENT - The Permittee, at least 90 days prior to the expiration date of this permit, shall request permit renewal by letter in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0304(d) and (f). Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0203(i), no permit application fee is required for renewal of an existing air permit (without a modification request). The renewal request(with application Form A) should be submitted to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ. Also, at least 90 days prior to the expiration date of this permit,the Permittee shall submit the air pollution emission inventory report (with Certification Sheet) in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .0202,pursuant to N.C. General Statute 143 215.65. The report shall be submitted to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ and shall document air pollutants emitted for the 2029 calendar year. 3. PARTICULATE CONTROL REQUIREMENT - As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0512 "Particulates from Wood Products Finishing Plants," the Permittee shall not discharge particulate matter caused by the working, sanding, or finishing of wood without providing, as a minimum for its collection, adequate duct work and properly designed collectors, or other such devices as approved by the Commission. 4. VISIBLE EMISSIONS CONTROL REQUIREMENT - As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0521 "Control of Visible Emissions," visible emissions from the emission sources, manufactured after July 1, 1971, shall not be more than 20 percent opacity when averaged over a six-minute period, except that six-minute periods averaging not more than 87 percent opacity may occur not more than once in any hour nor more than four times in any 24-hour period. However, sources which must comply with a visible emissions standard in 15A NCAC 2D .0524 "New Source Performance Standards" or .I 110 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants" shall meet that standard instead of the 2D .0521 visible emissions standard. 5. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT - As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0535, the Permittee of a source of excess emissions that last for more than four hours and that results from a malfunction, a breakdown of process or control equipment or any other abnormal conditions, shall: a. Notify the Director or his designee of any such occurrence by 9:00 a.m. Eastern time of the Division's next business day of becoming aware of the occurrence and describe: i. the name and location of the facility, ii. the nature and cause of the malfunction or breakdown, iii. the time when the malfunction or breakdown is first observed, iv. the expected duration, and V. an estimated rate of emissions. b. Notify the Director or his designee immediately when the corrective measures have been accomplished. Permit No. 10413ROI Page 3 This reporting requirement does not allow the operation of the facility in excess of Environmental Management Commission Regulations. 6. FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL REQUIREMENT - As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0540 "Particulates from Fugitive Dust Emission Sources," the Permittee shall not cause or allow fugitive dust emissions to cause or contribute to substantive complaints or excess visible emissions beyond the property boundary. If substantive complaints are received or excessive fugitive dust emissions from the facility are observed beyond the property boundaries for six minutes in any one hour (using Reference Method 22 in 40 CFR, Appendix A), the owner or operator may be required to submit a fugitive dust plan as described in 2D .0540(f). "Fugitive dust emissions" means particulate matter 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). 7. FABRIC FILTER REQUIREMENTS includingcartridge artridge filters, baghouses, and other dry filter particulate collection devices - As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0611, particulate matter emissions shall be controlled as described in the permitted equipment list. a. Inspection and Maintenance Requirements - To comply with the provisions of this permit and ensure that emissions do not exceed the regulatory limits, the Permittee shall perform, at a minimum, an annual (for each 12 month period following the initial inspection) internal inspection of each bagfilter system. In addition, the Permittee shall perform periodic inspections and maintenance as recommended by the equipment manufacturer. b. Recordkeeping Requirements - The results of all inspections and any variance from manufacturer's recommendations or from those given in this permit (when applicable) shall be investigated with corrections made and dates of actions recorded in a logbook. Records of all maintenance activities shall be recorded in the logbook. The logbook(in written or electronic format) shall be kept on-site and made available to DAQ personnel upon request. 8. CONTROL AND PROHIBITION OF ODOROUS EMISSIONS - As required by 15A NCAC 2D .1806 "Control and Prohibition of Odorous Emissions" the Permittee shall not operate the facility without implementing management practices or installing and operating odor control equipment sufficient to prevent odorous emissions from the facility from causing or contributing to objectionable odors beyond the facility's boundary. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS 1. In accordance with G.S. 143-215.108(c)(1), TWO COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS, REPORTS, TEST DATA, MONITORING DATA,NOTIFICATIONS, REQUESTS FOR RENEWAL, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THIS PERMIT shall be submitted to the: Permit No. 10413R0I Page 4 Regional Supervisor North Carolina Division of Air Quality Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa,NC 28778 828-296-4500 For identification purposes, each submittal should include the facility name as listed on the permit, the facility identification number, and the permit number. 2. RECORDS RETENTION REQUIREMENT - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .0605, any records required by the conditions of this permit shall be kept on site and made available to DAQ personnel for inspection upon request. These records shall be maintained in a form suitable and readily available for expeditious inspection and review. These records must be kept on site for a minimum of 2 years, unless another time period is otherwise specified. 3. ANNUAL FEE PAYMENT - Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0203(a), the Permittee shall pay the annual permit fee within 30 days of being billed by the DAQ. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner will cause the DAQ to initiate action to revoke the permit. 4. EQUIPMENT RELOCATION - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0301, a new air permit shall be obtained by the Permittee prior to establishing, building, erecting, using, or operating the emission sources or air cleaning equipment at a site or location not specified in this permit. 5. REPORTING REQUIREMENT - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0309, any of the following that would result in previously unpermitted, new, or increased emissions must be reported to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ: a. changes in the information submitted in the application regarding facility emissions; b. changes that modify equipment or processes of existing permitted facilities; or c. changes in the quantity or quality of materials processed. If appropriate, modifications to the permit may then be made by the DAQ to reflect any necessary changes in the permit conditions. In no case are any new or increased emissions allowed that will cause a violation of the emission limitations specified herein. 6. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0309, this permit is subject to revocation or modification by the DAQ upon a determination that information contained in the application or presented in the support thereof is incorrect, conditions under which this permit was granted have changed, or violations of conditions contained in this permit have occurred. In accordance with G.S. 143-215.108(c)(1), the facility shall be properly operated and maintained at all times in a manner that will effectuate an overall reduction in air pollution. Unless otherwise specified by this permit, no emission source may be operated without the concurrent operation of its associated air cleaning device(s) and appurtenances. 7. CHANGES NOT REQUIRING PERMIT REVISIONS - Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q .0318, changes to the facility that are not exempt pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q .0102 may be Permit No. 10413R0I Page 5 allowed without first modifying an applicable air permit if the change(s) meet(s) the requirements of 15A NCAC 02Q .0318(b)(1)through (b)(5) and the owner or operator notifies the Director in writing, using forms provided by the Division, seven calendar days before the change is made. Within 10 business days of receipt of the notice, the Division shall notify the owner or operator of its determination of whether the change(s) meet(s) the requirements of 15A NCAC 02Q .0318(b)(1) through (b)(5). 8. In accordance with G.S. 143-215.108(c)(1), this permit is nontransferable by the Permittee. Future owners and operators must obtain a new air permit from the DAQ. 9. In accordance with G.S. 143-215.108(c)(1), this issuance of this permit in no way absolves the Permittee of liability for any potential civil penalties which may be assessed for violations of State law which have occurred prior to the effective date of this permit. 10. In accordance with G.S. 143-215.108(c)(1), this permit does not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility of complying with all applicable requirements of any Federal, State, or Local water quality or land quality control authority. 11. In accordance with 15A NCAC 21) .0605, reports on the operation and maintenance of the facility shall be submitted by the Permittee to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ at such intervals and in such form and detail as may be required by the DAQ. Information required in such reports may include, but is not limited to,process weight rates, firing rates, hours of operation, and preventive maintenance schedules. 12. A violation of any term or condition of this permit shall subject the Permittee to enforcement pursuant to G.S. 143-215.114A, 143-215.114B, and 143-215.114C, including assessment of civil and/or criminal penalties. 13. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(a)(2), no person shall refuse entry or access to any authorized representative of the DAQ who requests entry or access for purposes of inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials, nor shall any person obstruct, hamper, or interfere with any such representative while in the process of carrying out his official duties. Refusal of entry or access may constitute grounds for permit revocation and assessment of civil penalties. 14. In accordance with G.S. 143-215.108(c)(1), this permit does not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility of complying with any applicable Federal, State, or Local requirements governing the handling, disposal, or incineration of hazardous, solid, or medical wastes, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) administered by the Division of Waste Management. 15. PERMIT RETENTION REQUIREMENT - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0110, the Permittee shall retain a current copy of the air permit at the site. The Permittee must make available to personnel of the DAQ, upon request, the current copy of the air permit for the site. 16. CLEAN AIR ACT SECTION 112(r) REQUIREMENTS - Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2D .2100 "Risk Management Program," if the Permittee is required to develop and register a risk management plan pursuant to Section 112(r) of the Federal Clean Air Act, then the Permit No. 10413ROI Page 6 Permittee is required to register this plan with the USEPA in accordance with 40 CFR Part 68. 17. PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL RELEASES - GENERAL DUTY - Pursuant to Title I Part A Section 112(r)(1) of the Clean Air Act "Hazardous Air Pollutants - Prevention of Accidental Releases - Purpose and General Duty," although a risk management plan may not be required, if the Permittee produces, processes, handles, or stores any amount of a listed hazardous substance, the Permittee has a general duty to take such steps as are necessary to prevent the accidental release of such substance and to minimize the consequences of any release. This condition is federally-enforceable only. 18. GENERAL EMISSIONS TESTING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS - If emissions testing is required by this permit, or the DAQ, or if the Permittee submits emissions testing to the DAQ in support of a permit application or to demonstrate compliance, the Permittee shall perform such testing in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .2600 and follow all DAQ procedures including protocol approval, regional notification, report submittal, and test results approval. Additionally, in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .0605,the Permittee shall follow the procedures for obtaining any required audit sample and reporting those results. Permit issued this the 29th of November, 2022. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Brendan G. Davey, P.E. Regional Supervisor By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Air Permit No. 10413ROI ATTACHMENT to Permit No. 10413 RO 1, November 29, 2022 Insignificant/Exempt Activities Source Exemption Source of Source of Title V Regulation TAPS? Pollutants? I-SB-1 - Dry Filter Type 2Q .0102 (h)(3) Yes Yes Spraybooth I F 1. Because an activity is exempted from being required to have a permit or permit modification does not mean that the activity is exempted from an applicable requirement or that the owner or operator of the source is exempted from demonstrating compliance with any applicable requirement. 2. When applicable, emissions from stationary source activities identified above shall be included in determining compliance with the permit requirements for toxic air pollutants under 15A NCAC 2D .1100 "Control of Toxic Air Pollutants" or 2Q .0711 "Emission Rates Requiring a Permit." 3. Sample permit conditions showing the regulatory requirements for exempt sources subject to NESHAP,NSPS, and NCAC rules may be found here: https://deq.ne. 7o�L v/agpermitconditions