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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF Washington Regional Office
AIR QUALITY Woodville Gin,LLC.
NC Facility ID 0800061
Inspection Report County/FIPS:Bertie/015
Date: 12/18/2020
Facility Data Permit Data
Woodville Gin,LLC. Permit n/a
408 South Main Street Issued n/a
Lewiston Woodville,NC 27849 Expires n/a
Lat: 36d 7.1760m Long: 77d 10.7480m Class/Status Registered
SIC: 0724/Cotton Ginning Permit Status Inactive
NAICS: 115111 /Cotton Ginning Current Permit Application(s)None
Contact Data Program Applicability
Facility Contact Authorized Contact Technical Contact SIP
Raggs Rascoe Raggs Rascoe Raggs Rascoe
Manager Manager Manager
[phone] [phone] [phone]
Compliance Data
Comments: The facility appeared to operate in compliance with all applicable air
quality regulations and permit conditions at the time of the compliance assurance Inspection Date 11/24/2020
visit. Inspector's Name Samantha Mellott
Operating Status Operating
Inspector's Signature: Compliance Code Compliance-inspection
Action Code CAV
On-Site Inspection Result Compliance
Date of Signature: 12/18/2020
Total Actual emissions in TONSIYEAR:
TSP S02 NOX VOC CO PM10 *HAP
2016 20.97 --- --- --- --- 7.17 ---
2011 35.82 --- --- --- --- 12.24 ---
Highest HAP Emitted(in pounds)
[F":e::`car Violation History:None
Performed Stack Tests since last FCE:None
Location: Take US 17 N to Windsor then NC 308 W to Lewiston. In Lewiston,turn left at the traffic light. Turn left at the old
Woodville Supply general store and the gin is on the left in approximately 500 yards.
Facility Summary:This gin has two gin stands and a rated capacity of 32 cotton bales per hour.
Facility Safety:Recommended PPE:hardhat, safety vest,safety glasses,earplugs,and steel-toe shoes
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Sources:
Emission Source Emission Source Description Control Control System
ID System ID Description
ES-CG-1 Emission sources and air filtration system(s) CS-1 Cyclones(1D-3D and 2D-
utilized in cotton ginning process,(Standard 2D cyclones typical per
Industrial Classification Code(SIC)0724) 2D.0542)
[max rated gin stand capacity>20 bales/hr
regardless of the number of gin stands and/or
modified or new facilities constructed after
July 1,2002]
Observations/Comments:On November 24,2020 a compliance assurance visit was conducted by myself, Samantha Mellott,with the
assistance of Raggs Rascoe,Manager. Mr.Rascoe provided me with a binder containing all pertinent records and a copy of their now
inactive air permit(Permit#01431 G13). Seasonal startup readings were performed by Todd Ramsey with Ramsey Manufacturing on
October 21,2020.The most recent flow check and static pressure reading was done on November 19t'and structural integrity and
maintenance checks are performed daily by the facility. Throughput is as follows:
Year Number of cotton bails
2017 22,515
2018 26,340
2019 43,385
2020 to date 17,281
Mr.Rascoe showed me around the yard and all equipment appeared well maintained. The gin yard is cleaned daily and I observed that
transport trucks were covered.The trash stacker was wet and trash is spread in the fields and used as fertilizer.A water truck is used as
needed which typically ends up being 2 to 3 times daily according to Mr.Rascoe.
I did not observe any fugitive dust or objectionable odors leaving the facility boundary at the time of the compliance assurance visit.
Visible emissions from the cyclones were<5%.
Regulatory Review:
2D.0521 - Control of Visible Emissions
Visible emissions from the permitted sources shall not be more than 20%opacity when averaged over a six-minute period.
Visible emissions from the cyclones were<5%at the time of the compliance assurance visit.No complaints regarding visible
emissions have been received since the time of last visit. Compliance is indicated
2D.0535-Excess Emissions reporting and Malfunctions
There were no indications of equipment malfunctions that would result in excessive emissions requiring more than four hours to
repair.No such reports have been submitted since the time of last visit. Compliance is indicated
2D.0540-Fugitive Dust Control
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.
No fugitive dust emissions were observed and no complaints regarding fugitive dust have been received since the time of last visit.
The facility utilizes a water truck as needed to reduce fugitive dust emissions. Compliance is indicated
2D.1806- Control and Prohibition of Odorous Emissions
The permittee shall not operate this facility without implementing management practices or installing and operating odor control
equipment sufficient to prevent odorous emissions from causing or contributing to objectionable odors beyond this facility's boundary.
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No odors were detected during the compliance assurance visit and no complaints regarding odors have been received since the last
visit. Compliance is indicated
2D.0542- Control of Particulate Emissions from Cotton Ginning Operations
Emission Control Requirements-This permittee shall control all high pressure exhausts and lint cleaner exhausts with an emission
control system that includes one or more properly sized 1D-3D or 2D-2D cyclones to achieve 95%efficiency.All low pressure
exhausts,except lint cleaner exhausts,shall be controlled by an emission control system that includes one or more properly sized 1D-
3D or 2D-2D cyclones to achieve 90%efficiency.
The facility is equipped with the correct cyclones that were observed operating with<5%emissions.Records of regular cyclone
inspections and maintenance were provided and they appear to be in good repair. Compliance is indicated
Rain cans-Exhausts from emission points or control devices shall not be equipped with rain caps or other devices that
deflect emissions downward or outward.
No rain caps are installed. Compliance is indicated
Operation and Maintenance-The permittee shall establish and keep record of,based on manufacturer recommendations,an
inspection and maintenance schedule for the control devices,other emission processing equipment,and monitoring devices
that are used pursuant to 15A NCAC 2D.0542.
The facility logbook is kept on site and records review indicates that all control devices are inspected daily and serviced as
needed. Compliance is indicated
Fugitive Emissions-The owner or operator shall minimize fugitive emissions from cotton ginning operations as follows:
i. Trash stacker: The operator of a trash stacker shall install,maintain,and operate as a minimum a three
sided enclosure with a roof whose sides are high enough above the opening of the dumping device to
prevent wind from dispersing dust or debris.In lieu of this the operator may install,maintain,and
operate a device to provide wet suppression at the dump area of the trash cyclone and minimize free
fall distance of waste material exiting the trash cyclone.
Wet suppression is used and free fall distance is minimized. Compliance is indicated
ii. Trash stacker/Trash composting system:The operator of a trash stacker/trash composting system shall
install,maintain,and operate a wet suppression system providing dust suppression in the auger box
assembly and at the dump area of the trash stacker system. The operator shall keep the trash material
wet and compost it in place until the material is removed from the dump area for additional
composting or disposal.
Wet suppression is used and free fall distance is minimized. Trash material is kept on site and used as
fertilizer on fields once the dump area is cleared. Compliance is indicated
iii. Gin yard: The operator shall clean and dispose of accumulations of trash or lint on the non-storage
areas of the gin yard daily.
The gin yard is cleaned daily and no trash or lint was observed around the facility. Compliance is
indicated
iv. Traffic areas:The operator shall clean paved roadways,parking,and other traffic areas at the facility as
necessary to prevent re-entrainment of dust or debris.The operator shall treat unpaved roadways,
parking,and other traffic areas at the facility with wet or chemical dust suppressant as necessary to
prevent dust from leaving the facility's property. In addition,the operator shall install and maintain
signs limiting vehicle speed to 10 miles per hour where chemical suppression is used and to 15 miles
per hour where wet suppression is used.
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Dust was not observed on the yard or traffic areas at the time of inspection. The facility utilizes a water
truck on the lot when it gets too dusty and 1 Omph signs are posted. Compliance is indicated
V. Transport of trash material: The operator shall ensure that all trucks transporting gin trash material are
covered and that the trucks are cleaned of over-spill material before leaving the trash hopper dump
area.The dump area shall be cleaned daily.
I observed trucks transporting gin trash material during the compliance assurance visit and they were
covered.The dump area and yard were clean and no complaints have been received by this office.
Compliance is indicated
Monitorine-The owner or operator of each ginning operation shall install,maintain,and calibrate monitoring devices that
measure pressure,rates of flow,and other operating conditions necessary to determine if the control devices are functioning
properly.
i. Baseline studies: The operator of each gin shall ensure air flows(air velocities)of the entire dust
collection system,without cotton being processed,are within the design range for each collection
device.For 1D-3D cyclones the design range is 2800 to 3600 feet per minute.During the initial and all
additional baseline studies,the operator shall measure or determine according to the methods and
record in a logbook:the calculated inlet velocity for each control device and the pressure drop across
each control device(this will be the static pressure provided that the control device releases to the
atmosphere).
The most recent baseline study was conducted October 21,2020 by Ramsey Manufacturing.The
logbook indicates that flows are within the design range. Compliance is indicated
ii. Monthly static pressure checks and corrective action: On a monthly basis following the initial baseline
study or new season flow range verification measurements,the operator shall measure and record the
static pressure at each port measured in the baseline study.Measurements shall be made using a
manometer,a magnahelic gauge,or other approved device.A deviation of 20%or more from the
baseline study indicates the need for corrective action.Any corrective actions shall be recorded.If a
corrective action will take more than 48 hours to complete the operator shall notify the regional
supervisor no later than the end of the day such static pressure is measured.
This logbook is kept on site and records review indicates that static pressure is measured monthly at
minimum(the most recent measurement was performed November 19,2020). Compliance is
indicated
iii. Seasonal startup flow range verification measurement:The facility shall perform air flow verification
measurements without cotton being processed no later than the first week of operation of each new
season.This measurement should be recorded and will serve as the first monthly measurement of the
new season.A deviation of 20%or more from the baseline study shall be cause for corrective action.If
any corrective action will take more than 48 hours to complete the operator shall notify the regional
supervisor no later than the end of the day the deviation was measured.
A new baseline study was performed October 21,2020 and records review indicates that subsequent
checks have been within range. Compliance is indicated
iv. New baseline studies:If changes are made to any portion of the dust control system a new baseline
study shall be conducted and recorded.Thereafter all monthly static pressure readings for that portion
of the system shall be compared to the new values.
The most recent baseline study was conducted October 21,2020 by Ramsey Manufacturing and no
system changes have occurred since. Compliance is indicated
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V. Daily inspections for structural integrity:During the ginning season the operator shall perform and
record daily inspections for structural integrity of the control devices and other emission processing
systems.These inspections shall ensure that the control devices and emission processing systems
conform to normal and proper operation of the gin.If a problem is found corrective action shall be
taken and recorded.
This logbook is kept on site and records review indicates that all control devices are inspected daily
and serviced as needed. Compliance is indicated
vi. At the conclusion of the ginning season the operator shall conduct an inspection of the facility to
identify all scheduled maintenance activities and repairs needed relating to the maintenance and proper
operation of the air pollution control devices for the next season.Any deficiencies identified through
the inspection shall be corrected before beginning operation of the gin for the next season.
The final inspection for the 2019 season was conducted February 4,2020 and the annual report was
received electronically by this office the same day. Compliance is indicated
Recordkeeping-The operator shall establish and maintain a logbook documenting the following items:
i. Results of the baseline study
ii. Results of monthly static pressure checks and any corrective action taken
iii. Results of season startup flow range verification measurements and any corrective action taken
iv. Results of new baseline studies
V. Observations from daily inspections of the facility and any resulting corrective actions taken
vi. A copy of the manufacturer's specifications for each type of control device installed
The logbook shall be maintained on site and made available to the DAQ representative upon request.
This logbook is kept on site and records review indicates that it contains all required information. Compliance is indicated
Reporting-The operator shall submit by March 1 of each year a report containing the following:
i. The name and location of the cotton gin
ii. The number of bales of cotton produced during the previous ginning season
iii. A maintenance and repair schedule based on inspection of the facility at the conclusion of the previous
cotton ginning season
iv. Signature of the appropriate official certifying as to the truth and accuracy of the report
The 2019 yearly report was received by this office February 4,2020 and indicated that 43,385 bales of cotton were ginned.
Compliance is indicated
2Q.0806- Cotton Gins
This rule allows gins to avoid Title V status by limiting production to 167,000 bales of cotton per year(bale defined as weighing no
more than 500 pounds).The facility shall provide by March 1 of every year the name and location of its cotton gin and the number of
bales of cotton produced during that season.
The 2019 yearly report was received by this office February 4,2020 and indicated that 43,385 bales of cotton were ginned.
Compliance is indicated
112(r)Applicability-This facility does not handle,store,or use any 112R pollutants in sufficient quantity to be subject to this rule.
Five Year Compliance History: The facility has not received a Notice of Deficiency(NOD)or Notice of Violation(NOV)in the past
five years.
Conclusions,Comments,and Recommendations: The facility appeared to operate in compliance with all applicable air quality
regulations and permit conditions at the time of the compliance assurance visit.Mr.Rascoe asked for clarification on how long he has
to retain records and I let him know that the minimum is two years (15A NCAC 2D.0202).
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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF Washington Regional Office
AIR QUALITY Woodville Gin,LLC.
NC Facility ID 0800061
Inspection Report County/FIPS:Bertie/015
Date: 12/18/2020
Facility Data Permit Data
Woodville Gin,LLC. Permit n/a
408 South Main Street Issued n/a
Lewiston Woodville,NC 27849 Expires n/a
Lat: 36d 7.1760m Long: 77d 10.7480m Class/Status Registered
SIC: 0724/Cotton Ginning Permit Status Inactive
NAICS: 115111 /Cotton Ginning Current Permit Application(s)None
Contact Data Program Applicability
Facility Contact Authorized Contact Technical Contact SIP
Raggs Rascoe Raggs Rascoe Raggs Rascoe
Manager Manager Manager
[phone] [phone] [phone]
Compliance Data
Comments: The facility appeared to operate in compliance with all applicable air
quality regulations and permit conditions at the time of the compliance assurance Inspection Date 11/24/2020
visit. Inspector's Name Samantha Mellott
Operating Status Operating
Inspector's Signature: Compliance Code Compliance-inspection
Action Code CAV
On-Site Inspection Result Compliance
Date of Signature: 12/18/2020
Total Actual emissions in TONSIYEAR:
TSP S02 NOX VOC CO PM10 *HAP
2016 20.97 --- --- --- --- 7.17 ---
2011 35.82 --- --- --- --- 12.24 ---
Highest HAP Emitted(in pounds)
[F":e::`car Violation History:None
Performed Stack Tests since last FCE:None
Location: Take US 17 N to Windsor then NC 308 W to Lewiston. In Lewiston,turn left at the traffic light. Turn left at the old
Woodville Supply general store and the gin is on the left in approximately 500 yards.
Facility Summary:This gin has two gin stands and a rated capacity of 32 cotton bales per hour.
Facility Safety:Recommended PPE:hardhat, safety vest,safety glasses,earplugs,and steel-toe shoes
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Sources:
Emission Source Emission Source Description Control Control System
ID System ID Description
ES-CG-1 Emission sources and air filtration system(s) CS-1 Cyclones(1D-3D and 2D-
utilized in cotton ginning process,(Standard 2D cyclones typical per
Industrial Classification Code(SIC)0724) 2D.0542)
[max rated gin stand capacity>20 bales/hr
regardless of the number of gin stands and/or
modified or new facilities constructed after
July 1,2002]
Observations/Comments:On November 24,2020 a compliance assurance visit was conducted by myself, Samantha Mellott,with the
assistance of Raggs Rascoe,Manager. Mr.Rascoe provided me with a binder containing all pertinent records and a copy of their now
inactive air permit(Permit#01431 G13). Seasonal startup readings were performed by Todd Ramsey with Ramsey Manufacturing on
October 21,2020.The most recent flow check and static pressure reading was done on November 19t'and structural integrity and
maintenance checks are performed daily by the facility. Throughput is as follows:
Year Number of cotton bails
2017 22,515
2018 26,340
2019 43,385
2020 to date 17,281
Mr.Rascoe showed me around the yard and all equipment appeared well maintained. The gin yard is cleaned daily and I observed that
transport trucks were covered.The trash stacker was wet and trash is spread in the fields and used as fertilizer.A water truck is used as
needed which typically ends up being 2 to 3 times daily according to Mr.Rascoe.
I did not observe any fugitive dust or objectionable odors leaving the facility boundary at the time of the compliance assurance visit.
Visible emissions from the cyclones were<5%.
Regulatory Review:
2D.0521 - Control of Visible Emissions
Visible emissions from the permitted sources shall not be more than 20%opacity when averaged over a six-minute period.
Visible emissions from the cyclones were<5%at the time of the compliance assurance visit.No complaints regarding visible
emissions have been received since the time of last visit. Compliance is indicated
2D.0535-Excess Emissions reporting and Malfunctions
There were no indications of equipment malfunctions that would result in excessive emissions requiring more than four hours to
repair.No such reports have been submitted since the time of last visit. Compliance is indicated
2D.0540-Fugitive Dust Control
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.
No fugitive dust emissions were observed and no complaints regarding fugitive dust have been received since the time of last visit.
The facility utilizes a water truck as needed to reduce fugitive dust emissions. Compliance is indicated
2D.1806- Control and Prohibition of Odorous Emissions
The permittee shall not operate this facility without implementing management practices or installing and operating odor control
equipment sufficient to prevent odorous emissions from causing or contributing to objectionable odors beyond this facility's boundary.
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No odors were detected during the compliance assurance visit and no complaints regarding odors have been received since the last
visit. Compliance is indicated
2D.0542- Control of Particulate Emissions from Cotton Ginning Operations
Emission Control Requirements-This permittee shall control all high pressure exhausts and lint cleaner exhausts with an emission
control system that includes one or more properly sized 1D-3D or 2D-2D cyclones to achieve 95%efficiency.All low pressure
exhausts,except lint cleaner exhausts,shall be controlled by an emission control system that includes one or more properly sized 1D-
3D or 2D-2D cyclones to achieve 90%efficiency.
The facility is equipped with the correct cyclones that were observed operating with<5%emissions.Records of regular cyclone
inspections and maintenance were provided and they appear to be in good repair. Compliance is indicated
Rain cans-Exhausts from emission points or control devices shall not be equipped with rain caps or other devices that
deflect emissions downward or outward.
No rain caps are installed. Compliance is indicated
Operation and Maintenance-The permittee shall establish and keep record of,based on manufacturer recommendations,an
inspection and maintenance schedule for the control devices,other emission processing equipment,and monitoring devices
that are used pursuant to 15A NCAC 2D.0542.
The facility logbook is kept on site and records review indicates that all control devices are inspected daily and serviced as
needed. Compliance is indicated
Fugitive Emissions-The owner or operator shall minimize fugitive emissions from cotton ginning operations as follows:
i. Trash stacker: The operator of a trash stacker shall install,maintain,and operate as a minimum a three
sided enclosure with a roof whose sides are high enough above the opening of the dumping device to
prevent wind from dispersing dust or debris.In lieu of this the operator may install,maintain,and
operate a device to provide wet suppression at the dump area of the trash cyclone and minimize free
fall distance of waste material exiting the trash cyclone.
Wet suppression is used and free fall distance is minimized. Compliance is indicated
ii. Trash stacker/Trash composting system:The operator of a trash stacker/trash composting system shall
install,maintain,and operate a wet suppression system providing dust suppression in the auger box
assembly and at the dump area of the trash stacker system. The operator shall keep the trash material
wet and compost it in place until the material is removed from the dump area for additional
composting or disposal.
Wet suppression is used and free fall distance is minimized. Trash material is kept on site and used as
fertilizer on fields once the dump area is cleared. Compliance is indicated
iii. Gin yard: The operator shall clean and dispose of accumulations of trash or lint on the non-storage
areas of the gin yard daily.
The gin yard is cleaned daily and no trash or lint was observed around the facility. Compliance is
indicated
iv. Traffic areas:The operator shall clean paved roadways,parking,and other traffic areas at the facility as
necessary to prevent re-entrainment of dust or debris.The operator shall treat unpaved roadways,
parking,and other traffic areas at the facility with wet or chemical dust suppressant as necessary to
prevent dust from leaving the facility's property. In addition,the operator shall install and maintain
signs limiting vehicle speed to 10 miles per hour where chemical suppression is used and to 15 miles
per hour where wet suppression is used.
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Dust was not observed on the yard or traffic areas at the time of inspection. The facility utilizes a water
truck on the lot when it gets too dusty and 1 Omph signs are posted. Compliance is indicated
V. Transport of trash material: The operator shall ensure that all trucks transporting gin trash material are
covered and that the trucks are cleaned of over-spill material before leaving the trash hopper dump
area.The dump area shall be cleaned daily.
I observed trucks transporting gin trash material during the compliance assurance visit and they were
covered.The dump area and yard were clean and no complaints have been received by this office.
Compliance is indicated
Monitorine-The owner or operator of each ginning operation shall install,maintain,and calibrate monitoring devices that
measure pressure,rates of flow,and other operating conditions necessary to determine if the control devices are functioning
properly.
i. Baseline studies: The operator of each gin shall ensure air flows(air velocities)of the entire dust
collection system,without cotton being processed,are within the design range for each collection
device.For 1D-3D cyclones the design range is 2800 to 3600 feet per minute.During the initial and all
additional baseline studies,the operator shall measure or determine according to the methods and
record in a logbook:the calculated inlet velocity for each control device and the pressure drop across
each control device(this will be the static pressure provided that the control device releases to the
atmosphere).
The most recent baseline study was conducted October 21,2020 by Ramsey Manufacturing.The
logbook indicates that flows are within the design range. Compliance is indicated
ii. Monthly static pressure checks and corrective action: On a monthly basis following the initial baseline
study or new season flow range verification measurements,the operator shall measure and record the
static pressure at each port measured in the baseline study.Measurements shall be made using a
manometer,a magnahelic gauge,or other approved device.A deviation of 20%or more from the
baseline study indicates the need for corrective action.Any corrective actions shall be recorded.If a
corrective action will take more than 48 hours to complete the operator shall notify the regional
supervisor no later than the end of the day such static pressure is measured.
This logbook is kept on site and records review indicates that static pressure is measured monthly at
minimum(the most recent measurement was performed November 19,2020). Compliance is
indicated
iii. Seasonal startup flow range verification measurement:The facility shall perform air flow verification
measurements without cotton being processed no later than the first week of operation of each new
season.This measurement should be recorded and will serve as the first monthly measurement of the
new season.A deviation of 20%or more from the baseline study shall be cause for corrective action.If
any corrective action will take more than 48 hours to complete the operator shall notify the regional
supervisor no later than the end of the day the deviation was measured.
A new baseline study was performed October 21,2020 and records review indicates that subsequent
checks have been within range. Compliance is indicated
iv. New baseline studies:If changes are made to any portion of the dust control system a new baseline
study shall be conducted and recorded.Thereafter all monthly static pressure readings for that portion
of the system shall be compared to the new values.
The most recent baseline study was conducted October 21,2020 by Ramsey Manufacturing and no
system changes have occurred since. Compliance is indicated
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V. Daily inspections for structural integrity:During the ginning season the operator shall perform and
record daily inspections for structural integrity of the control devices and other emission processing
systems.These inspections shall ensure that the control devices and emission processing systems
conform to normal and proper operation of the gin.If a problem is found corrective action shall be
taken and recorded.
This logbook is kept on site and records review indicates that all control devices are inspected daily
and serviced as needed. Compliance is indicated
vi. At the conclusion of the ginning season the operator shall conduct an inspection of the facility to
identify all scheduled maintenance activities and repairs needed relating to the maintenance and proper
operation of the air pollution control devices for the next season.Any deficiencies identified through
the inspection shall be corrected before beginning operation of the gin for the next season.
The final inspection for the 2019 season was conducted February 4,2020 and the annual report was
received electronically by this office the same day. Compliance is indicated
Recordkeeping-The operator shall establish and maintain a logbook documenting the following items:
i. Results of the baseline study
ii. Results of monthly static pressure checks and any corrective action taken
iii. Results of season startup flow range verification measurements and any corrective action taken
iv. Results of new baseline studies
V. Observations from daily inspections of the facility and any resulting corrective actions taken
vi. A copy of the manufacturer's specifications for each type of control device installed
The logbook shall be maintained on site and made available to the DAQ representative upon request.
This logbook is kept on site and records review indicates that it contains all required information. Compliance is indicated
Reporting-The operator shall submit by March 1 of each year a report containing the following:
i. The name and location of the cotton gin
ii. The number of bales of cotton produced during the previous ginning season
iii. A maintenance and repair schedule based on inspection of the facility at the conclusion of the previous
cotton ginning season
iv. Signature of the appropriate official certifying as to the truth and accuracy of the report
The 2019 yearly report was received by this office February 4,2020 and indicated that 43,385 bales of cotton were ginned.
Compliance is indicated
2Q.0806- Cotton Gins
This rule allows gins to avoid Title V status by limiting production to 167,000 bales of cotton per year(bale defined as weighing no
more than 500 pounds).The facility shall provide by March 1 of every year the name and location of its cotton gin and the number of
bales of cotton produced during that season.
The 2019 yearly report was received by this office February 4,2020 and indicated that 43,385 bales of cotton were ginned.
Compliance is indicated
112(r)Applicability-This facility does not handle,store,or use any 112R pollutants in sufficient quantity to be subject to this rule.
Five Year Compliance History: The facility has not received a Notice of Deficiency(NOD)or Notice of Violation(NOV)in the past
five years.
Conclusions,Comments,and Recommendations: The facility appeared to operate in compliance with all applicable air quality
regulations and permit conditions at the time of the compliance assurance visit.Mr.Rascoe asked for clarification on how long he has
to retain records and I let him know that the minimum is two years (15A NCAC 2D.0202).
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