AQ_F_1800365_20240202_PRMT_CmbPrmtFile_0318_File

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER .
Secretary
MICHAEL A. ABRACZINSKAS
Director
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 2, 2024
Mr. Ahmed Koilakh
Plant Manager
Corning Optical Communications, LLC - HMTC
1164 A 23rd Street SE
Hickory, NC 28602
SUBJECT: 02Q .0318 - Changes Not Requiring Permit Revisions
Application No. 1800365.24A
Coming Optical Communications, LLC - HMTC
Facility ID: 1800365, Hickory, Catawba Coimty
Dear Mr. Koilakh:
The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) received your letter and 02Q .0318 Notification Form on January
29,2024 requesting that this office determine whether the addition of five spare printers (proposed
ID Nos. PMl 1 -PMl 5) qualifies for treatment under the 15A NCAC 02Q .0318 "Changes Not
Requiring Permit Revisions."
According to the information provided, this change does not:
a. violate any existing requirements listed in your permit, or add new applicable requirements;
i). cause emissions allowed under the current permit to be exceeded;
c. require a modification of a permit term or condition pursuant to Rules 15A NCAC 02Q
.0315 or 02Q .0317;
d. require a permit pursuant to Rules 15 A NCAC 02Q .0700, Toxic Air Pollutant
Procedures; and
e. require a P.E. Seal pursuant to Rule 15ANCAC 02Q .0112.
KNORTH'CfflOiJNAl
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Division ofAir Quality
Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, NC 28115
704.663.1699 T | 704.663.6040 F
Mr. Koilakh
February 2, 2024
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Therefore, based on the information provided, this office has determined that the requested change
meets the requirements of 15ANCAC 02Q .0318, "Changes Not Requiring Permit Revisions." A
copy of this notification, pursuant to Subparagraph (b)(6) of this Rule, shall be attached to the
current permit until the permit is revised at the next modification, name change, ownership change,
or renewal.
Please be advised that the operation of any air pollution emission sources which results in emissions
in excess of the threshold levels mentioned above without an Air Quality Permit is a violation of 15A
NCAC 02Q .0101, "Required Air Quality Permits." If this facility is required to obtain an Air
Quality Permit for this equipment in the future because of increased emissions, each day of operation
of the emission sources without an Air Quality Permit represents a separate violation. Such
violations may be subject to enforcement action pursuant to NCOS 143-215.114A.
Should you have any questions conceming this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Jennifer
Manning at 704-235-2224.
Sincerely,
Melinda Wolanin, Regional Supervisor
Division of Air Quality, NCDEQ
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CORNING Corning Incorporated
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SCANNED
Ahmed Koilakh Hickory Manufacturing and 1828-901-5665
Plant Manager Technology Center [e-mail]
1164A23"'StSE www.corning.com
Hickory, NC 28603
NC DEPARTMENT OF
January 22,2024 environmental quality
RECEIVED
Ms. Melinda Wolanin, Regional Supervisor lAM o q jr\7A
Mooresville Regional Office
NC DEQ - Division of Air Quality
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 mooresville regional office
Mooresville, NC 28115 division of air ouautv
SUBJECT: Notification of Changes not Requiring Permit Modifications
Coming Optical Communications, LLC - HMTC
Air Permit No. 06409R20 / Facility ID 1800365
Dear Ms. Wolanin:
Coming Optical Communications, LLC - Hickory Manufacturing and Technology Center
(HMTC) plans to install five additional spare printers at the subject location. These five
spare printers will be in addition to the ten existing spare printers listed in the current air
permit as PMOl through PMIO. The installation of the five additional spare printers meets
all of the conditions of 15A NCAC 02Q .0318(b) and therefore qualifies as a change not
requiring a permit modification (see attached 02Q .0318 Notification Form - Changes Not
Requiring Permit Revisions).
MLK emission rates from the five additional printers are estimated to be 0.05 Ibs/hr and
1.20 lbs/day. This will not cause the facility wide MLK emissions to exceed the Toxic
Pollutant Emission Rate (TPLR), as shown in the attached Summary of MLK Emissions
and emission calculations.
Please contact Mr. Steve Street if you require further information. Mr. Street may he
reached at 828-901-6695 or [e-mail].
Thank you.
Ahmed Koilakh
Plant Manager
cc: Andy Huber, LHS Manager
Steve Street, Sr. LHS Coordinator
Attachments: Summary of MLK Emissions
02Q .0318 Notification Form - Changes Not Requiring Permit Revisions
02Q .0318 Notification Form - Changes Not Requiring Permit Revisions
site Name: Corning Optical Communications, LLC - HMTC Facility Contact: Steve Street
Site Address (911 Address): 1164 23rd Street SE Title: Senior EFIS Coordinator n
Air Quality
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYCity/County: Fllckory/Catawba Contact Phone Number: 828-901-6695
Facility ID No.: 1800365 Permit No.: 06409R20 Contact Email Address: [e-mail] V07/11/2016
02Q .0318 QUALIFICATION CHECKLIST
0 This change does not violate any existing requirements or new applicable requirements.
0 This change does not cause emissions allowed under the current permit to be exceeded.
0 This change does not require a modification of a permit term or condition pursuant to Rules 02Q .0315 or 02Q .0317.
0 This change does not require a permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q .0700, Toxic Air Pollutant Procedures.
0 This change does not require a P.E. Seal pursuant to Rule 15A NCAC 02Q .0112
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
Provide a brief description of the change(s); the anticipated date on which the change will occur; any change In emissions; and all permit terms or conditions
of the current permit that may be affected by this change. Attach a process flow diagram If relevant. A copy of this notification form shall be attached to the
current permit until the permit Is revised at the next modification, renewal, name change, etc. (Attach additional sheets as necessary)
Brief description of the change(s): Install 5 additional spare printers; methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) Is circulated through each spare printer to
maintain clear Ink transfer lines.
Anticipated date on which the change will occur: February 5, 2024, but not sooner than 7 calendar days after this notice Is received by NCDEQ.
Change In emissions: See attached emission calculations.
Permit terms or conditions of the current permit that may be affected by this change: There are no terms or conditions of the current permit affected by the
addition of 5 spare printers; faclllty-wlde emissions of MEK will remain less than the MEK TPERs (22.4 lbs/day and 78 lbs/day).
LIST OF EQUIPMENT TO BE ADDED OR MODIFIED
Emission Source/Control Device
Description ID No.Process Throughput (Capacity in ibs/hour, Heat input, etc.)Emissions Change (poiiutant(s) in
pounds/hour)
5 Spare Printers
PM11
through
PM1S
0.05 Ibs/hr MEK (Closed loop recirculation rate)
0.05 (MEKA/OC)
SIGNATURE OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL/AUTHORIZED CONTACT
I understand that It Is my responsibility to ensure each proposed modification qualifies as a 02Q .0318 change. My facility assumes all financial risks
associated with construction and operation without a permit revision and will not proceed until after providing NC DAQ a seven calendar day advanced notice.
This notification shall be attached to the permit prior to making the change and remain until the permit Is revised to Include the change(s). Emissions resulting
from the affected source(s) will be Included In the facility's emissions calculations.
Name (typed): Ahmed Koilakh Title: Plant Manager
X Signature:Date: \ n %• XO
NC DEPARTMENT OF
environmental quality
RECEIVED
JAN 2 9 2024
mooresville regional office
DIVISION of air quality
Corning Optical Communications, LLC- Hickoiv Manufacturing TechnoiogY Center
Hickory, NC
Air Permit 06409R20
Spare Printers (PMH - PM15)
Spare printers are stored in a ready-state In order to temporarily replace printers that require down time for maintenance or repairs.
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is circulated through each spare printer to maintain clear ihk transfer lines.
MEK usage rate for each spare printer circulating MEK was provided in an email from the manufacturer when spare printers were permitted at the
Hickory facility.
Parameter
Value
n nns
Units
s/ml
MEK Density n
MEK circulation rate for one printer 5.6 ml/hr
4.5 g/hr =
0.010 ib/hr"
Number of spare printers to be added 5 printers
MEK circulation, dally hours 24 hrs/day
MEK circulation, annual hours 8,760 hrs/yr
Ib/hr
MEK"(VOC) Emissions for one printer 0,010
0.24 lb/day
87.6 Ib/yr"
0.044 tons/yr"
MEK (VOC) Potential to Emit for 5 Spare. Printers'
0,05
1.20 lb/day
438 jbs/yr
0.22 tons/yr
** MEK circulation rate for one printer (Ib/hr) = MEKdccuIatlon rate {g/hr) / (4S4^b)» 4.5 g/hr/"(454 g/ib) = 0.01 Ib/hr
'The MEK emission rate Is assumed equal to the MEK circulation rate, this assumption overestimates emissions because MEk Is recirculated in a closed-loop system.
" MEK (VOC) Emissjons for one printer (lb/day) = MEK (VOCL Emissions for one printer (ib/hr) K MEK circulation, daily hours (hrs/day) = 0,010 ib/hr x 24 hrs/day = 0.24 hrs/day
« MEk (VOC) Emissions for one printer (Ib/yr) = MEK (VOO^Emissions for one printer (Ib/hr) x MEK circulation, annual hours (hrs/Vr)r= 0.010 ib/hrX 8,760 hrs/yr = 87.6 Ib/yr (0.44 tons/vd
' MEK (VOC) Potential to Emit for S Spare Piihters = MEKfVOC) Emissions for one printer x Number of spare printers to be added. Example: MEK (VOC) Potential to Emit for 5 Spare Prints (I /. r) =
(VOC) Emissions for one printer (Ib/hr) x Number of spare printers to be addetl = 0.01 Ib/hr X S printers = 0.05 ib/hr
Coming Optical Communications
Hickory, NC 2017 Permit Reiiewal
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