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Home My WebLink AboutAQ_F_2100067_20210528_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: 05/29/2020 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 (252)221-8567 (252)221-8567 (252)221-8567 Compliance Data Comments: Inspection Date 05/28/2020 Inspector's Name Yongcheng Chen Inspector's Signature: Operating Status Operating Compliance Code Compliance-inspection Action Code PCE Date of Signature: On-Site Inspection Result Compliance 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 inpounds) Five Year Violation History:None Performed Stack Tests since last FCE:None Note: Partial compliance evaluations during the covid-19 teleworking interim. It is a partial inspection,and not conducted physically on-site according to DAQ"Partial Compliance Evaluations DuringThe Covid-19 Teleworking Interim". 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(113-313) 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 5/28/2020,I,Yongcheng Chen,conducted a state Partial 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. I then called Gary Byrum,Field Office Manager,(252)221 -8567,and talked to Leana, Secretary.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 PCE will assume that all applicable air quality regulations and permit conditions are met at the time of this PCE. 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 113-31)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. Last report was received 5/l/2020. NOD sent. 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.