AQ_F_2100067_20210422_CMPL_InspRpt

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF Washington Regional Office
AIR QUALITY Albemarle Cotton Growers
NC Facility ID 2100067
Inspection Report County/FIPS:Chowan/041
Date: 04/30/2021
Facility Data Permit Data
Albemarle Cotton Growers Permit 04429/G10
203 Evans Church Road Issued 6/8/2017
Edenton,NC 27932 Expires 4/30/2025
Lat: 36d 10.5300m Long: 76d 40.2820m Class/Status Small
SIC: 0724/Cotton Ginning Permit Status Active
NAILS: 115111 /Cotton Ginning Current Permit Application(s)None
Contact Data Program Applicability
Facility Contact Authorized Contact Technical Contact SIP
Stanly Tynch Jr. Gary Byrum Gary Byrum
Plant Manager Field Office Manager Field Office Manager
[phone] [phone] [phone]
Compliance Data
Comments: This facility appeared to operate in compliance with all applicable sir
quality regulations and permit conditions at the time of inspection. Inspection Date 04/22/2021
Inspector's Name Yongcheng Chen
Inspector's Signature: Operating Status Operating
Compliance Status Compliance-inspection
Action Code FCE-Offsite
Inspection Result Compliance
Date of Signature:4/30/2021
Total Actual emissions in TONS/YEAR:
TSP S02 NOX VOC CO PM10 *HAP
2016 37.75 --- --- --- --- 16.51 ---
2011 44.51 --- 15.21 ---
Highest HAP Emitted in ounds
Five Year Violation History:None
Performed Stack Tests since last FCE:None
Location:
Beginning at the intersection of US Highway 17 By-Pass and NC Highway 32(just west of Edenton),proceed north
on NC Highway 32 for roughly 8.0 miles. Turn left onto Evans Church Road(SR1223)and proceed roughly for 0.5
miles. The facility will be located on the left.

Facility Summary
This facility has a maximum rated gin stand capacity greater than or equal to an average 15 bales per hour.
The maximum rated capacity is 45 bales per hour. The ginning operation utilizes three identical 17, 17, 11,
and 11 bales per hour Consolidated Gin Stands. The facility uses the following heaters: Two 8 MMBTU/HR
Samuel Jackson Dryaire Heaters,and one 3MMBTU/HR Samuel Jackson Gas-Fired Humidare.The heaters
have a combined rating of 19 MMBTU/HR,and use Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The facility utilizes fifteen
permitted 0-31)cyclones.
Facility Safety:
Required PPE: Hardhat,safety glasses,earplugs,and safety-toe shoes. No climbing required.
List of Permitted Sources:
Emission Emission Source Description Control System Id Control System
Source ID Description
CG-1 Emission sources and air filtration CS-1 Cyclones(1D-313)
system(s)utilized in cotton ginning
process,(Standard Industrial Classification
Code(SIC)0724) [maximum rated gin
stand capacity greater than or equal to 20
bales per hour regardless of the number of
gin stands and/or modified or new
facilities constructed after July 1,2002
Inspection Observations:
On 4/22/2021,I,Yongcheng Chen,conducted a state Full Virtual Compliance Evaluations of the facility.
I first reviewed IBEAM the facility files including permit/compliance/inventory review of the facility. I made sure that all
IBEAM modules and all data are complete and up to date for the facility. I also reviewed the last inspection report.
The facility was NOT issued one NOV in last 5 years(one NOD for late reporting on 3/23/2021).I then called Noah Evans,
Field Office Manager,(252)221 -8567,and talked to him about my inspection. Everything is normal.All permitted emission
sources and control systems are in very good condition with no physical damage to their structure. No new equipment
changes were made to this facility. Their own maintenance crews perform inspections,maintenance,and repairs during the
year.
• Are they properly operating/maintaining the air pollution control equipment?Yes.
• Are they conducting required compliance monitoring?Yes.
• How is the visible emissions for a potential problem source?No VE is observed.
• Any compliance concerns?No.
This FCE will assume that all applicable air quality regulations and permit conditions are met at the time of this FCE.
Regulatory Review:
2D .0521 "Control of Visible Emissions"
The sources at this facility were manufactured after July 1, 1971 and are limited to 20%opacity. There is no history
of excessive visible emissions. Visible emissions from the control devices were 0%during this inspection.
Compliance is indicated.
2D .0535 "Excessive Emissions Reporting and Malfunctions"
There were no indications of equipment malfunctions that would result in more than four hours to repair.
Compliance is indicated.

2D .0542 "Control of Particulate Emissions from Cotton Gins"
1. Emission Control Requirements: As required,the facility controls particulate matter from the exhaust of lint
cleaners,battery condensers and conveying air with 1D-3D cyclones with 95%efficiency.
2. Raincaps and Deflections: The control devices are not equipped with raincaps or other devices that deflect the
emissions downward or outward.Compliance is indicated.
3. Monitoring:
• There have not been any modifications requiring a new baseline study. The inlet velocities of the cyclones
are within airflow design ranges and the static pressure drop at each control device was recorded.
Compliance is indicated.
• Before or during the first week of operation and without cotton being processed it is required to measure
the static pressure drop at the ports where the static pressure was measured in the baseline study. The
results are required to be within 20%of the value determined during the baseline study. Compliance is
indicated.
• On a monthly basis,following the initial season startup static pressure readings,it is required to measure
the static pressure drop at each port where the static pressure was measured in the baseline study.
Compliance is indicated.
• Daily inspections of the control devices,ductwork,blowers and other emissions processing systems are
required for structural integrity. The results of the inspections and any corrective action are recorded in a
daily walk around logbook. Compliance is indicated.
4. Fugitive Emissions:
• This facility utilizes a Trash Stacker/Trash Composting system with wet suppression in the auger box
assembly. Fugitive emissions at the trash cyclone were adequately controlled at the time of this inspection.
Compliance is indicated.
• Wet suppression is applied daily to the roads with a tank/sprayer and 10 MPH speed limit signs are posted.
Compliance is indicated.
5. Recordkeeping:
• A logbook is maintained and kept in the office.It includes the baseline study,monthly static pressure
checks,daily inspections with corrective action and a copy of the current permit. Compliance is indicated.
6. Reporting:
• By March 1 of each year,an annual report must be submitted including bales of cotton ginned,maintenance
and repair schedule for off-season. NOD sent on March 23,2021.Last report was received 4/12/2021.
2020 crop year bale total: 16,617.Logbook reviewed by me. Compliance is indicated.
Compliance History:
Five Year Violation History:None.
Conclusion and Recommendations
This facility appeared to operate in compliance with all applicable sir quality regulations and permit
conditions at the time of inspection.

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