AQ_F_2100063_20210902_CMPL_InspRpt

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF Washington Regional Office
AIR QUALITY Smithfield Hog Production Division-Hobbsville
Grain Elevator
Inspection Report NC Facility ID 2100063
Date: 09/07/2021 County/FIPS: Chowan/041
Facility Data Permit Data
Smithfield Hog Production Division-Hobbsville Grain Elevator Permit 03430/R14
4033 Virginia Road Issued 1/19/2018
Hobbsville,NC 27946 Expires 4/30/2022
Lat: 36d 18.6050m Long: 76d 37.4840m Class/Status Small
SIC: 5153/Grain Permit Status Active
NAILS: 42451 /Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers Current Permit Application(s)None
Contact Data Program Applicability
Facility Contact Authorized Contact Technical Contact SIP
Jeff Mason Joe Szalcky Jeff Mason
Director Bakery/Grain VP of Business Director Bakery/Grain
Operations Development Operations
[phone] [phone] [phone]
Compliance Data
Comments: This facility appeared to operate in compliance with all applicable air
quality regulations at the time of this inspection/visit. Inspection Date 09/02/2021
Inspector's Name Doug Byrd
Inspector's Signature: Operating Status Operating
Compliance Status Compliance-inspection
Action Code FCE
Date of Signature: September 7,2021 Inspection Result Compliance
Total Actual emissions in TONS/YEAR:
TSP S02 NOX VOC CO PM10 * HAP
2012 38.40 --- --- --- --- 9.60 ---
2008 4.10 --- 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 1.20 ---
Highest HAP Emitted inpounds)
Five Year Violation History:None
Performed Stack Tests since last FCE:None
LOCATION:
This facility is located nineteen miles off Hwy 17 North on NC 32 North of Edenton, near Hobbsville in Chowan
County,NC. When approaching Edenton take exit 227 off Hwy 17 North,and then turn left on NC 32 N.
SAFETY:
Hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses,and hearing protection should be worn when the plant is operating.
Be aware of heavy truck traffic.
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FACILITY SUMMARY:
This facility is a rural elevator that receives and ships mostly corn, soybeans, wheat and peanuts as required for
various vendors.
INSPECTION COMMENTS:
On September 2,2021,I conducted a state compliance inspection with the assistance of Jeff Mason.
Production for 2015 is as follows:
Soybeans: 2,072,472 bushels Wheat: 823,111 bushels
Corn: 734,294 bushels Sorghum: 1,008 bushels
During our tour of the facility,the existing equipment appeared to be in good operating condition. No odors,
fugitive dust, or visible emissions were detected or observed during the inspection.
PERMITTED EMISSION SOURCES:
Emission Emission Source Control Control System
Source ID Description System ID FDescription
DP-1 13,000 bushel per hour grain receiving dump pit N/A N/A
DP-3 10,000 bushel per hour grain receiving dump pit N/A N/A
DP-4 5,000 bushel per hour grain receiving dump pit N/A N/A
DP-5 4,500 bushel per hour grain receiving dump pit N/A N/A
D-1 3,640 bushel per hour gas GSI grain dryer N/A N/A
LOC-1 3,000 bushel per hour loadout chute N/A N/A
LOC-2 5,000 bushel per hour loadout chute N/A N/A
LOC-3 3,000 bushel per hour grain tank loadout chute N/A N/A
LOC-7 4,500 bushes per hour loadout chute N/A N/A
CLO-1 40,000 lbs./hr loadout conveyors N/A N/A
REGULATORY REVIEW:
2D .0515 "Particulates from Miscellaneous Industrial Processes:"
Particulate emissions from the permitted sources are limited to allowable rates determined by the equation given
in the regulation. The last permit review determined potential emissions based on a process rate of 164,227 tons
per year. Potential emission rates per source are less than the allowable rate. Compliance is indicated.
2D .0516 "Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Combustion Sources:"
Sulfur dioxide emissions from the combustion sources shall not exceed 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input.
The grain dryer uses natural gas,which produces negligible sulfur dioxide emissions. Compliance is indicated.
2D .0521 "Control of Visible Emissions:"
Some sources are limited to 20%opacity while others are limited to 40%. There were no visible emissions
observed during inspection. Compliance is indicated.
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2D .0535 "Excessive Emissions Reporting and Malfunctions:"
There were no indications of equipment malfunctions that would result in excessive emissions requiring more
than four hours to repair. Compliance is indicated.
2D .0540 "Particulates from Fugitive Dust Emission Sources:"
The facility shall not cause or allow fugitive dust emissions to cause or contribute to substantive complaints or
excess visible emissions beyond the property boundary. Some fugitive dust emissions were observed but none
were leaving the property boundary and no complaints have been received or substantiated. Compliance is
indicated.
2D .1806 "Control and Prohibition of Odorous Emissions:"
The facility 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. No odors were detected. Compliance is indicated.
COMPLIANCE HISTORY:
No complaints or Notices of Violation have been issued to this facility within the last five years.
COMMENTS:
The facility appeared to operate in compliance with all applicable air quality regulations and permit conditions at
the time of inspection.
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