HomeMy WebLinkAboutAQ_F_0400056_20190610_PRMT_Permit ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S.REGAN
secretary
MICHAEL ABRACZINSKAS to
ptrecror
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 10,2019
Mr.Adam Long
Director,Gas Pipeline Operations
Piedmont Natural Gas,Inc.
4720 Piedmont Row Drive,PNG 08B
Charlotte,North Carolina 28210
SUBJECT: Air Quality Permit No. 10097T02
Facility ID: 0400056
Piedmont Natural Gas—Wadesboro Compressor Station
Wadesboro,Anson County
Fee Class: Title V
PSD Class: Minor
Dear Mr.Long:
In accordance with your completed Air Quality Permit Application for renewal of a Title V permit,
received December 3, 2018, we are forwarding herewith Air Quality Permit No. 10097T02 to Piedmont
Natural Gas,259 Pleasant Grove Church Road,Wadesboro,North Carolina authorizing the construction and
operation, of the emission source(s) and associated air pollution control device(s) specified herein.
Additionally, any emissions activities determined from your Air Quality Permit Application as being
insignificant per 15A North Caroliva Administrative Code 02Q .0503(8)have been listed for informational
purposes as an "ATTACHMENT." Please note the requirements for the annual compliance certification are
contained in General Condition P in Section 3.The current owner is responsible for submitting a compliance
certification for the entire year regardless of who owned the facility during the year.
As the designated responsible official it is your responsibility to review,understand,and abide by all of
the terms and conditions of the attached permit. It is also your responsibility to ensure that any person who
operates any emission source and associated air pollution control device subject to any term or condition of
the attached permit reviews, understands, and abides by the condition(s) of the attached permit that are
applicable to that particular emission source.
If any parts,requirements,or limitations contained in this Air Quality Permit are unacceptable to you,you
have the right to request a formal adjudicatory hearing within 30 days following receipt of this permit,
identifying the specific issues to he contested. This hearing request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to NCGS (North Carolina General Statutes) 150E-23, and filed with both the Office of
Administrative Hearings,6714 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714 and the Division of
Air Quality,Permitting Section, 1641 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1641. The form
for requesting a formal adjudicatory hearing may be obtained upon request from the Office of Administrative
Hearings. Please note that this permit will be stayed in its entirety upon receipt of the request for a hearing.
Unless a request for a hearing is made pursuant to NCGS 150E-23,this Air Quality Permit shall be final and
binding 30 days after issuance.
You may request modification of your Air Quality Permit through informal means pursuant to NCGS
IQ. .111 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Air Quality
Q FW ;-P 217 West Jones Street €1641 Mail Service Center€ RelelgN North Carolina 27699-1641
919,707,8400
Mr.Adam Long
June 10,2019
Page 2
150B-22. This request must be submitted in writing to the Director and must identify the specific provisions
or issues for which the modification is sought. Please note that this Air Quality Permit will become final and
binding regardless of a request for informal modification unless a request for a hearing is also made under
NCGS 150B-23.
The construction of new air pollution emission source(s)and associated air pollution control device(s),or
modifications to the emission source(s)and air pollution control device(s) described in this permit must be
covered under an Air Quality Permit issued by the Division of Air Quality prior to construction unless the
Permtttee has fulfilled the requirements of NCGS 143-215-108A(b)and received written approval from the
Director of the Division of Air Quality to commence construction. Failure to receive an Air Quality Permit
or written approval prior to commencing construction is a violation of NCGS 143-215.108A and may subject
the Pernuttee to civil or criminal penalties as described in NCGS 143-215.114A and 143-215.114B.
Anson County has not triggered PSD Increment Tracking for any pollutants. This permit renewal is not
expected to consume or expand any increments for any pollutants.
This Air Quality Permit shall be effective from June 10, 2019 until May 31, 2024,is nontransferable to
future owners and operators,and shall be subj ect to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Should
you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Russell Braswell at
russell.braswelli�i.ricdenr.wov or 919-707-8731.
Sincerely yours,
1��X /,
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William D.Willets,P.E.,Chief,Permitting Section
Division of Air Quality,NCDEQ
Enclosure
c: Heather Ceron,EPA Region 4(with review)
Connie Horne(cover letter only)
Fayetteville Regional Office
Central Files
Mr.Adam Long
June 10,2019
Page 3
ATTACHMENT to Air Quality Permit 10097T02
Piedmont Natural Gas—Wadesboro Compressor Station
Insignificant Activities per I5A NCAC 02Q .0503(8)
Emission Source ID No. Emission Source Description
I-1 blowdown operations
I-2 miscellaneous storage tanks for lube oil,antifreeze,etc.
1. Because an activity is insignificant does not mean that the activity is exempted from an applicable
requirement or that the Permittee is exempted from demonstrating compliance with any applicable
requirement.
2. When applicable,emissions from stationary source activities identified above shall be included in
determining compliance with the permit requirements for toxic air pollutants under 15A NCAC 02D
.1100"Control of Toxic Air Pollutants"or 02Q.0711 "Emission Rates Requiring a Permit."
3. For additional information regarding the applicability of MALT or GACT see the DAQ page titled
"Specific Permit Conditions Regulatory Guide"The link to this site is as follows:
hil :Ilde .nc. ov/abouL/divisions/air- ualitalair-1ualit�-permiWspecific-permit-conditions=re2ulator guide
Mr.Adam Long
June 10,2019
Page 4
Summary of Changes to Permit
The following changes were made to Air Permit No. 10097T01;
Page No.* Section* Description of Changes
■ Updated dates/permit numbers.
■ Fixed formatting.
nla Throughout ■ Updated mailing address and Authorized Official.
• Removed references to 02D .0501(c)because the Pennittee
has no specific requirements under this rule.
List of Insignificant
nla Activities • Added I-1 and I-2 at applicant's request.
3 1. ■ Noted that EG01 is subject to NSPS Subpart JJJJ.
■ Added updated condition for NSPS Subpart JJJJ(moved from
5 2,1 A.3 former Section 2.2 B.2.
10 2.1 B.3 • Added updated condition for NSPS Subpart JJJJ(moved from
former Section 2.2 B.2.
• Removed this condition for NSPS Subpart JJJJ because it has
nla 2.2 A.2[former} been moved to Section 2.1 A.3 and B.3.
16 3. ■ Updated General Conditions to v5.3.
* This refers to the current permit unless otherwise stated.
State of North Carolina
EQDepartment of Environmental Quality
N.;F�TH CARCi IhIA
m� �uiINM�
Division of Air Quality
AIR QUALITY PERMIT
Permit No. Replaces Permit No.(s) Effective Date Expiration Date
14097T02 10097T01 June 10,2019 May 31,2024
Until such time as this permit expires or is modified or revoked,the below named Permittee is permitted to construct
and operate the emission source(s)and associated air pollution control device(s)specified herein,in accordance with
the terms,conditions,and limitations within this permit. This permit is issued under the provisions of Article 21B of
Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Codes
(15A NCAC), Subchapters 02D and 02Q,and other applicable Laws.
Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC, Subchapter 02Q, the Permittee shall not construct, operate, or modify any emission
source(s)or air pollution control device(s)without having first submitted a complete Air Quality Permit Application
to the permitting authority and received an Air Quality Permit,except as provided in this permit.
Permittee: Piedmont Na tura 1 Gas-
Wadesboro Compressor Station
Facility m: 0400056
Facility Site Location: 259 Pleasant Grove Church Road
City,County,State,Zip; Wadesboro,Anson County,North Carolina,28027
Mailing Address: 4720 Piedmont Row Drive,PNG 08B
City,State,Zip: Charlotte,North Carolina,28210
Application Number: 0400056.18A
Complete Application Date: December 3,2018
Primary SIC Code: 4923
Division of Air Quality, Fayetteville Regional Office
Regional Office Address: Systel Building,225 Green Street,Suite 714
Fayetteville,North Carolina,28301
Permit issued this the 101 day of.tune,2019.
4?414--�
William D.Willets,P.E.,Chief,Air Permitting Section
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: PERMITTED EMISSION SOURCE (S) AND ASSOCIATED AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
DEVICE(S)AND APPURTENANCES
SECTION 2: SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS
2.1- Emission Source(s) Specific Limitations and Conditions (Including specific
requirements,testing,monitoring,recordkeeping,and reporting requirements)
2.2- Multiple Emission Source(s) Specific Limitations and Conditions (Including specific
requirements,testing,monitoring,recordkeeping, and reporting requirements)
SECTION 3: GENERAL PERMIT CONDITIONS
ATTACHMENT
List of Acronyms
Air Quality Permit No. 10097T02
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SECTION I- PERMITTED EMISSION SOURCE(S) AND ASSOCIATED AIR
POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES) AND APPURTENANCES
The following table contains a summary of all permitted emission sources and associated air pollution control devices
and appurtenances:
Page Emission Control
No(s). Source Emission Source Description Device Control Device Description
ID No. ID No.
4-8, COMP01 One four-stroke lean-burn natural gas-
14-15 NSPS,JJJJ; fired reciprocating internal combustion Catalytic oxidizer(at least 24.0
GACT,ZZZZ engine(4,735 horsepower rating) COMP0IC cubic feet of oxidation catalyst)
powering a compressor
COMP02 One four-stroke lean-burn natural gas-
NSPS,JJJJ; fired reciprocating internal combustion Catalytic oxidizer(at least 24.0
GACT, ZZZZ
engine(4,735 horsepower rating) COMP02C cubic feet of oxidation catalyst)
powering a compressor
COMP03 One four-stroke lean-burn natural gas-
NSPS,JJJJ; fired reciprocating internal combustion Catalytic oxidizer(at least 24.0
GACT,ZZZZ
engine(4,735 horsepower rating) COMP03C cubic feet of oxidation catalyst)
powering a compressor
COMP04 One four-stroke lean-burn natural gas-
NSPS,JJJJ; fired reciprocating internal combustion Catalytic oxidizer(at least 24.0
GACT,ZZZZ
engine(4,735 horsepower rating) COMP04C cubic feet of oxidation catalyst)
powering a compressor
COMP05 One four-stroke lean-burn natural gas-
NSPS,JJJJ; fired reciprocating internal combustion Catalytic oxidizer(at least 24.0
engine(4,735 horsepower rating) COMP05C cubic feet of oxidation catalyst)
GACT,ZZZZ ( � g} Ys )
powering a compressor
COMP06 One four-stroke lean-burn natural gas-
NSPS,JJJJ; tired reciprocating internal combustion Catalytic oxidizer(at least 24.0
engine(4,735 horsepower rating) COMP06C cubic feet of oxidation catalyst)
GACT,ZZZZ g ( g} Ys )
powering a compressor
COMP07 One four-stroke lean-burn natural gas-
NSPS,JJJJ; fired reciprocating internal combustion Catalytic oxidizer(at least 24.0
engine(4,735 horsepower rating) COMP07C cubic feet of oxidation catalyst)
GACT,ZZZZ g ( � g} Y )
powering a compressor
COMP08 One four-stroke lean-burn natural gas-
NSPS,JJJJ; fired reciprocating internal combustion Catalytic oxidizer(at least 24.0
GACT,ZZZZ
engine(4,735 horsepower rating) COMP08C cubic feet of oxidation catalyst)
powering a compressor
9-15 EG01 One four-stroke lean-bum natural gas-
NSPS,JJJJ; tired emergency generator(880 NIA NIA
MACT,ZZZZ horsepower maximum rating)
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SECTION Z- SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS
2.1- Emission Source(s) and Control Devices(s) Specific Limitations and
Conditions
The emission source(s) and associated air pollution control device(s) and appurtenances listed below are
subject to the following specific terms, conditions, and limitations, including the testing, monitoring,
recordkeeping,and reporting requirements as specified herein:
A. Eight(8)four-stroke lean-burn natural gas-fired reciprocating internal combustion engines powering
eight compressors (ID Nos. COMP01 through COMW8)each equipped with a catalytic oxidizer(fD
Nos.COMP01C through COMP48C)
The following table provides a summary of limits and standards for the emission source(s)describe above:
Regulated Pollutant Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation
Sulfur dioxide 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input 15A NCAC 02D_0516
Visible emissions 20 percent opacity when averaged over a six- 15A NCAC 02D .0521
minute period
Nitrogen oxides See Section 2.1 A.3. 15A NCAC 02D .0524
Volatile organic 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ
compounds
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen oxides 125 parts per million by volume 15A NCAC 02D .1423
Carbon Monoxide See Section 2.2 A,1 15A NCAC 02D .I I I I
(formaldehyde surrogate) 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart TZZZ
HAPs See Section 2.2 A.2 15A NCAC 02Q .0317
(HAP-Maj or Avoidance)
1. 15A NCAC 42D.4516: SULFUR DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION SOURCES
a. Emissions of sulfur dioxide from the 4SLB engines (ID Nos. COMP41 through COMP08) shall not
exceed 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input_ Sulfur dioxide formed by the combustion of sulfur in fuels,
wastes, ores,and other substances shall be included when determining compliance with this standard.
Testing[15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ. If
the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 A.1.a. above,the Permittee shall be deemed
in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0516.
Monitorin?IRecordkeenin,IRel)ortin [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. No monitoringlrecordkeepinglreporting is required for sulfur dioxide emissions from the firing of natural
gas in the engines.
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2. 15A NCAC 02D.0521: CONTROL OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS
a. Visible emissions from the 4SLB engines(ID Nos. COMP01 through COMPOS) shall not be more than
20 percent opacity when averaged over a six-minute period. However, six-minute averaging periods may
exceed 20 percent not more than once in any hour and not more than four times in any 24-hour period. In
no event shall the six-minute average exceed 87 percent opacity.
Testing [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ. If
the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 A.2.a. above,the Permittee shall be deemed
in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0521.
Monitoring/Recordkeeping/Repordng[15A NCAC 02Q .0508(D]
c. No monitoring/recordkeeping/reporting is required for visible emissions from the firing of natural gas in
the engines.
3. 15A NCAC 02D.0524: NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
(40 CFR Part 60,Subpart JJJJ)
Applicability [15A NCAC 2Q.0508(f),40 CFR 60.4230(a)(4)(i)]
a. For each subject spark-ignition internal combustion engine (SI ICE; ED Nos. COMP01 through
COMP08), the Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions, including the requirements for
emission standards, notification, testing, reporting, recordkeeping, and monitoring, contained in
Environmental Management Commission Standard 15A NCAC 02D .0524 "New Source Performance
Standards"as promulgated in 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ"Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark
Ignition Internal Combustion Engines,"including Subpart.A"General Provisions."
General Provisions [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. Pursuant to §60.4246,The Permittee shall comply with the General Provisions of 40 CFR 60 Subpart A as
presented in Table 3 of 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ.
Emission Standards [15A NCAC 02Q.0508(f)
c. For each SI ICE,the Permittee shall comply with each relevant emission limit in Table 1 to 40 CFR Part
60, Subpart JJJJ: [40 CFR 60.4233(e)]
Excerpt from fable I to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ
Emission standards'
Engine type MaximumManufacture ppmvd at 15%
and fuel engine date g/HP-hr Ox
power ������
NOx CO VOCd NOx CO VOCd
Non-Emergency SI Natural Gas and Non- _1HP?500 7/1/2007 2.0 4.0 1.0 160 540 86
Emergency 5I Lean-Burn LPG(except lean-bum �o�F82
[270
�
500�-IP<I,350) HP?5UU 7/1/2010 1.0 2.0 . 5U
a Owners and operators of stationary non-certified SI engines may choose to comply with the emission
standards in units of either gIHP-hr or ppmvd at 15 percent Oz
d For purposes of this subpart, when calculating emissions of volatile organic compounds,emissions
of formaldehyde should not be included.
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Testing [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(t)]
d. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ;and
each performance test shall follow the procedures in§60.4244. If the testing is not conducted as described
and/or the results of this test are above the limits given in Section 2.1 A.3.c above,the Permittee shall be
deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0524.
Compliance Requirements [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(t)]
e. The Permittee shall comply with the emission standards in Section 2.1 A.3.c by:
i purchasing an engine certified according to the procedures in 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ for its respective
model year; and
ii. operate and maintain the certified stationary SI internal combustion engine and control device
according to the manufacturer's emission-related written instructions,The Permittee shall also meet the
requirements as specified in 40 CFR part 1068, subparts A through D,as they apply to the Permittee.
OR
iii_ purchasing a non-certified engine and demonstrating compliance with the emission standards specified
in §60.4233(e)and according to the requirements specified in§60.4244,as applicable,and
iv. keeping a maintenance plan and records of conducted maintenance and must,to the extent practicable,
maintain and operate the engine in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practice for
minimizing emissions. In addition,the Permittee shall conduct an initial performance test and conduct
subsequent performance testing every 8,764 hours or 3 years, whichever comes first, thereafter to
demonstrate compliance.
[§60.4243(a),(b)]
f. The Permittee shall operate and maintain the stationary SI ICE to achieve the emission standards as required
in Section 2.1 A.3.c over the entire life of the engine. [§60 .4234]
g. Pursuant to §60.4243(g), it is expected that air-to-fuel ratio (AFR) controllers will be used with the
operation of three-way catalysts/non-selective catalytic reduction. The AFR controller must be maintained
and operated appropriately in order to ensure proper operation of the engine and control device to minimise
emissions at all times.
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D.0524 if the requirements in Section
2.1 A.3.e through g are not met.
Recordkee in [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
h. The Permittee shall keep the following records:
i. All notifications submitted to comply with 40 CFR 60 and all documentation supporting any
notification.
ii. Maintenance conducted on the engine,
iii. If the stationary SI internal combustion engine is a certified engine, documentation from the
manufacturer that the engine is certified to meet the emission standards and information as required in
40 CFR parts 90, 1048, 1054,and 1060,as applicable.
iv. If the stationary SI internal combustion engine is not a certified engine or is a certified engine operating
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in a non-certified manner and subject to §60.4243(a)(2), documentation that the engine meets the
emission standards.
[§60.4245(a), §60.4243(a),(b)]
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D.0524 if the requirements in Section
2.1 A.3.h are not met.
Regortin2 and Notifications [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
i. For SI RICE that have not been certified by an engine manufacturer to meet the emission standards in
§60.4231,the Permittee shall submit an initial notification as required in§60.7(a)(1).The notification must
include the information in §60.4245(c). [§60.4245(c)]
j. The Permittee shall submit a copy of each performance test as conducted in§60.4244 within 60 days after
the test has been completed. [§60.4245(d)]
k. The Permittee shall submit a summary report of monitoring and recordkeeping activities given in Sections
2.1 A.3.e through j above,postmarked on or before January 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-
month period between July and December and July 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month
period between January and June. All instances of noncompliance with the requirements of this permit
shall be clearly identified.
4. 15A NCAC 02D.1423: LARGE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
a. For each 4SLB engine(ID Nos.COMP01 through COMP08),the Permittee shall not cause to be emitted
into the atmosphere nitrogen oxides in excess of 125 parts per million, except as allowed by Paragraph b,
below. This limit is expressed as nitrogen dioxide corrected to 15 percent parts per million by volume
(ppmv)stack gas oxygen on a dry basis,averaged over a rolling 30-day period. [15A NCAC 02D.1423(b)]
Emission Limit[15A NCAC 02D.1423(c)]
b. The emission limit in Paragraph a above may be multiplied by X,where X equals the engine efficiency(E)
divided by a reference efficiency of 30 percent. Engine efficiency(E)shall be determined using one of the
methods specified by the two equations below. In cases where(E) would be less than 30 percent, a value
of 30 percent shall be used instead.
i. Equation 1:
E _ (Engine Output) x 100
Energy input
Where energy input is determined by a fuel measuring device accurate to plus or minus 5 percent
and is based on the higher heating value(HHV)of the fuel.Percent efficiency(E)shall be averaged
over 15 consecutive minutes and measured at peak load for the applicable engine.
ii. Equation 2:
E _ (Manufacturer's Rated Efficiency[continuous] at LHV) x (LHV)
HHV
where LHV is the lower heating value of the fuel; and HHV is the higher heating value of the fuel.
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Monitoring[15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f); 15A NCAC 02D.1423(d)(2)]
c_ The Permittee shall determine compliance with the emission limit in Paragraph a above by using an alternate
calculated and recordkeeping procedure based on actual emissions testing and correlation with operating
parameters.The installation, implementation, and use of this alternate procedure shall be approved by the
Director before it may be used. The Director may approve the alternative procedure if the Director
determines that it can show the compliance status of the engine.
Recordkeeping[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(f); 15A NCAC 02D .1423(f)]
d. The Permittee shall maintain all records necessary to demonstrate compliance with the Rule for two
calendar years at the facility at whicb the engine is located. The records shall be made available to the
Director upon request.The owner or operator shall maintain records of the following information for each
day the engine operates:
(1) identification and location of the engine;
(2) calendar date of record;
(3) the number of hours the engine operated during each day, including startups, shutdowns, and
malfunctions,and the type and duration of maintenance and repairs;
(4) date and results of each emissions inspection;
(5) a summary of any emissions corrective maintenance taken;
(6) the results of all compliance tests; and
(7) if a unit is equipped with a continuous emission monitoring system:
(A)identification of time periods during which nitrogen oxide standards are exceeded,the reason for the
excess emissions, and action taken to correct the excess emissions and to prevent similar future
excess emissions; and
(B)identification of the time periods for which operating conditions and pollutant data were not obtained
including reasons for not obtaining sufficient data and a description of corrective actions taken.
If the above records are not maintained, the Permittee will be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC
02D .1423.The Permittee is allowed to maintain records off-site.
Exemptions [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f); 15A NCAC 02D.1423(g)]
e. The emission standards of this Rule shall not apply to the following periods of operation:
i. start-up and shut-down periods and periods of malfunction,not to exceed 36 consecutive hours;
ii. regularly scheduled maintenance activities.
Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)
f. The owner or operator of a stationary internal combustion engine subject to this Rule shall submit:
(1) a report documenting the engine's total nitrogen oxide emissions beginning May 1 and ending
September 30 of each year to the Director by October 31 of each year, beginning with the year of first
ozone season that the engine operates;
(2) an excess emissions and monitoring systems performance report, according to the requirements of 40
CFR 60.7(c)and 60.13,if a continuous emissions monitoring system is used.
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B. One four-stroke lean-burn natural gas-fired emergency generator(ID No.EGOI)
The following table provides a summary of limits and standards for the emission source(s) describe above:
Regulated Pollutant Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation
Sulfur dioxide 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input 15A NCAC 02D.0516
Visible emissions 20 percent opacity when averaged over a six- 15A NCAC 02D.0521
minute period
Nitrogen oxides See Section 2.1 B.3 15A NCAC 02D.0524
Volatile organic 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ
compounds
Carbon monoxide
Carbon Monoxide See Section 2.2 A.1 15A NCAC 02D .1111
(formaldehyde surrogate) 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ
HAPs See Section 2.2 A,2 15A NCAC 02Q .0317
(HAP Major Source
Classification-Avoidance)
1. 15A NCAC 02D.0516: SULFUR DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION SOURCES
a. Emissions of sulfur dioxide from this source(ID No. EG01) shall not exceed 2.3 pounds per million Btu
heat input. Sulfur dioxide formed by the combustion of sulfur in fuels, wastes, ores, and other substances
shall be included when determining compliance with this standard.
Testing [15A NCAC 02Q.0508(f)]
b. If emissions testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ. If
the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 B.La. above, the Permittee shall be deemed
in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0516.
MonitorinL,IRecordkeepinpiRenortinE [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
c. No monitoringlrecordkeepinglreporting is required for sulfur dioxide emissions from the firing of natural
gas in the engines.
2. 15A NCAC 02D.0521: CONTROL OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS
a. Visible emissions from this source(ID No.EG01)shall not be more than 20 percent opacity when averaged
over a six-minute period. However, six-minute averaging periods may exceed 20 percent not more than
once in any hour and not more than four times in any 24-hour period. In no event shall the six-minute
average exceed 87 percent opacity,
Testing[I5A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ. If
the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 B.2.a.above, the Permittee shall be deemed
in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0521.
Monitorin;/Recordkeepin-z/Reportin [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(i)]
c. No monitoring/recordkeepinglreporting is required for visible emissions from the firing of natural gas in
the engine.
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3. 15A NCAC 02D.0524: NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
(40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ)
Applicability [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f),40 CFR 60.4230(a)(4)(iv)]
a. For the emergency spark ignition internal combustion engine (SI ICE; ID No. EG01), the Permittee shall
comply with all applicable provisions, including the requirements for emission standards, notification,
testing, reporting, recordkeeping, and monitoring, contained in Environmental Management Commission
Standard 15A NCAC 02D.0524 "New Source Performance Standards" as promulgated in 40 CFR Part 60
Subpart JJJJ "Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines,"
including Subpart A"General Provisions."
General Provisions [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. Pursuant to§60.4246,The Permittee shall comply with the General Provisions of 40 CFR 60 Subpart A as
presented in Table 3 of 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ.
Emission Standards
c. For eacb Sl ICE, the Permittee shall comply with each relevant emission limit in Table 1 to 40 CFR Part
60, Subpart JJJJ: [40 CFR 60.4233(e)]
Excerpt from Table 1 to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ
Emission standards'
Engine type Maximum Manufacture gIHP_hr ppmvd at 15% Oz +
and fuel engine power date
NOx CO VOCd NOx CO VOCd i
Emergency IIP>13 0 1/1/2009 2.0 F 4.0 1.0 160 5401 86
a Owners and operators of stationary non-certified SI engines may eboose to comply with the emission
standards in units of either gW-hr or ppmvd at 15 percent 02
d For purposes of this subpart, when calculating emissions of volatile organic compounds,emissions
of formaldehyde should not be included.
Testing [I5ANCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
d. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ;and
each performance test shall follow the procedures in§60.4244. If the testing is not conducted as described
above, or the results of this test are above the limits given in Section 2.1 B.3.c above, the Permittee shall
be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0524.
Monitoring [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
e. The engine shall be equipped with a non-resettable hour meter if manufactured after July 1, 2010.
[§60.4237(a)]
Compliance Requirements [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(b)]
f, The Permittee shall comply with the emission standards in Section 2.1 B3.c by:
i purchasing an engine certified according to the procedures in 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ for its respective
model year; and
ii, operate and maintain the certified stationary SI internal combustion engine and control device
according to the manufacturer's emission-related written instructions,The Permittee shall also meet the
requirements as specified in 40 CFR part 1068,subparts A through D, as they apply to the Permittee.
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OR
iii. purchasing a non-certified engine and demonstrating compliance with the emission standards specified
in §60.4233(e)and according to the requirements specified in§60.4244,as applicable,and
iv. keeping a.maintenance plan and records of conducted maintenance and must,to the extent practicable,
maintain and operate the engine in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practice for
minimizing emissions. In addition,the Permittee shall conduct an initial performance test and conduct
subsequent performance testing every 8,760 hours or 3 years, whichever comes first, thereafter to
demonstrate compliance.
[§60.4243(a),(b)]
g. The Permittee shall must operate and maintain the stationary SI ICE that achieve the emission standards as
required in Section 2.1 B.3.c over the entire life of the engine. [§60.4234]
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D.0524 if the requirements in Section
2.1 B_3.f through g are not met.
h. In order for the engine to be considered an emergency stationary ICE under 40 CFR 60 Subpart.JJJJ, any
operation other than emergency operation, maintenance and testing, and operation in non-emergency
situations for 50 hours per year, as described below, shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC
02D .0524.
(1) There is no time limit on the use of emergency stationary ICE in emergency situations.
(2) The Permittee may operate the emergency stationary ICE for any combination of the purposes specified
in paragraph(h)(2)of this condition for a maximum of 100 hours per calendar year.Any operation for
non-emergency situations as allowed by paragraph (h)(3) of this condition counts as part of the 100
hours per calendar year allowed by this paragraph(h)(2). Emergency stationary ICE may be operated
for maintenance checks and readiness testing,provided that the tests are recommended by federal,state
or local government,the manufacturer,the vendor,the regional transmission organization or equivalent
balancing authority and transmission operator, or the insurance company associated with the engine.
The owner or operator may petition the Administrator for approval of additional hours to be used for
maintenance checks and readiness testing, but a petition is not required if the owner or operator
maintains records indicating that federal, state, or local standards require maintenance and testing of
emergency ICE beyond 100 hours per calendar year.
(3) Emergency stationary ICE may be operated for up to 50 hours per calendar year in non-emergency
situations.The 50 hours of operation in non-emergency situations are counted as part of the 100 hours
per calendar year for maintenance and testing provided in paragraph(h)(2)of this condition.Except as
provided in paragraph (h)(3)(i) of this condition, the 50 hours per year for non-emergency situations
cannot be used for peak shaving or non-emergency demand response, or to generate income for a
facility to an electric grid or otherwise supply power as part of a financial arrangement with another
entity.
(i) The 50 hours per year for non-emergency situations can be used to supply power as part of a financial
arrangement with another entity if all of the following conditions are met:
(A) The engine is dispatched by the local balancing authority or local transmission and
distribution system operator;
(B) The dispatch is intended to mitigate local transmission and/or distribution limitations so as
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to avert potential voltage collapse or line overloads that could lead to the interruption of
power supply in a local area or region.
(C) The dispatch follows reliability,emergency operation or similar protocols that follow specific
NERC,regional, state,public utility commission or local standards or guidelines.
(I]) The power is provided only to the facility itself or to support the local transmission and
distribution system.
(E) The owner or operator identifies and records the entity that dispatches the engine and the
specific NERC,regional,state,public utility commission or local standards or guidelines that
are being followed for dispatching the engine. The local balancing authority or local
transmission and distribution system operator may keep these records on behalf of the engine
owner or operator.
[§60.4243(d)]
Recordkeeving [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
i. The Permittee shall keep the following records:
i. All notifications submitted to comply with 40 CFR 60 and all documentation supporting any
notification.
ii. Maintenance conducted on the engine.
iii. If the stationary SI internal combustion engine is a certified engine, documentation from the
manufacturer that the engine is certified to meet the emission standards and information as required in
40 CFR parts 90, 1048, 1054,and 1060, as applicable.
iv. If the stationary SI internal combustion engine is not a certified engine or is a certified engine operating
in a non-certified manner and subject to §60.4243(a)(2), documentation that the engine meets the
emission standards.
v. If the emergency engine is manufactured after July 1,2010,the hours of operation of the engine that is
recorded through the non-resettable hour meter. The Perrnittee must document how many hours are
spent for emergency operation, including what classified the operation as emergency and how many
hours are spent for non-emergency operation.
[§60.4245(a), §60.4243(a), (b)]
The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D.0524 if the requirements in Section
2.1 B.3.i are not met.
Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
j. For SI RICE that have not been certified by an engine manufacturer to meet the emission standards in
§60.4231,the Permittee shall submit an initial notification as required in§60.7(a)(1).The notification must
include the information in §60.4245(c). [§60.4245(c)]
k. The Permittee shall submit a copy of each performance test as conducted in §60.4244 within 60 days after
the test has been completed. [§60.4245(d)]
1. The Permittee shall submit a summary report of monitoring and recordkeeping activities given in Sections
2.1 B.3.e through i above postmarked on or before January 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-
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month period hetween July and December and July 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month
period hetween January and June. All instances of noncompliance with the requirements of this permit
shall be clearly identified.
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2.2- Multiple Emission Source(s) Specific Limitations and Conditions
A.
■ Eight (8) four-stroke lean-burn natural gas-fired reciprocating internal combustion engines powering eight
compressors (ID Nos. COMPOI through COMP08) each equipped with a catalytic oxidizer (II) Nos.
COMP01C through COMP08C); and
• a four-stroke lean-burn natural gas-fired emergency generator(ID No.EG01)
The following table provides a summary of limits and standards for the emission source(s)describe above:
Regulated Pollutant Units/Standards Applicable Regulation
Carbon Monoxide Comply with 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ 15A NCAC 02D .1111
(formaldehyde surrogate) 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ
Hazardous Air Pollutants See Section 2.2 A.2. 15A NCAC 02Q .0317
{HAP} (HAP-Major Source avoidance)
1. 15A NCAC O2D.1111: MA IMUM ACHIEVABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
(40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ)
a. For the stationary SI ICE and emergency stationary ICE, the Permittee shall comply with all applicable
provisions, including the requirements for emission limitations, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping,
notification,and reporting,contained in Environmental Management Commission Standard 15A NCAC
02D .1111 "Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MALT)" as promulgated in 40 CFR Part 63
Subpart ZZZZ,including Subpart A"General Provisions."
b. The Permittee shall meet the requirements of this 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ by meeting all applicable
requirements in 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ for spark ignition engines and no further requirements shall apply
to this engine under this Part in accordance with§63.6590(c).
c. Area sources of HAP emissions that become major sources—If an area source increases its emissions or its
potential to emit such that it becomes a major source of HAP as defined in 40 CFR 63.2,the compliance
dates are as follows:
i. Any stationary RICE for which construction or reconstruction is commenced after the date when an
area source becomes a major source of HAP, the IC RICE must be in compliance with 40 CFR 63,
Subpart ZZZZ upon startup of the affected source;
ii. Any stationary RICE for which construction or reconstruction is commenced before the area source
becomes a major source of HAP must be in compliance with 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ within 3 years
after the area source becomes a major source of HAPs.
iii. Owning or operating an affected source requires that the applicable notification requirements in 40 CFR
63.6645 and in 40 CFR 63, Subpart A are met.
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2. 15A NCAC 02Q .0317: AVOIDANCE CONDITIONS
(for 15A NCAC 02D.1111: NMXI UM ACHIEVABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY,and
IIAP-Major Source Classification Avoidance)
a. In order to avoid applicability of 15A NCAC 02D .1111 for major sources,the eight four-stroke lean-burn
natural gas-fired reciprocating ICE(ID Nos. COMM through COMP08)and one four-stroke lean-burn
natural gas-fired emergency stationary ICE (ID No. EG01) shall discharge into the atmosphere less than
10 tons of an individual hazardous air pollutant(HAP)or 25 tons of combined hazardous air pollutants,per
consecutive 12-month period.
Testing [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(f)]
b. If emissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ. If
the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.2 A.2.a. above,the Permittee shall be deemed
in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .1111.
Monitoring Recordkeepinp,/Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508 (f)]
c. The Permittee shall demonstrate compliance with HAP emissions from these sources (ID Nos. COMP01
through COMP08 and EG01) by demonstrating compliance with 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ (see
Section 2.2 A.1) and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ(see Sections 2.1 A.3 and B.3).
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SECTION 3- GENERAL CONDITIONS (version 5.3, 08/21/2018)
This section describes terms and conditions applicable to this Title V facility.
A. General Provisions[NCGS 143-215 and 15A NCAC 02Q.0508(i)(16)]
1. Terms not otherwise defined in this permit shall have the meaning assigned to such terms as defined in 15A NCAC
02D and 02Q.
2. The terms,conditions,requirements,limitations,and restrictions set forth in this permit are binding and enforceable
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.114A and 143-215.11413,including assessment of civil and/or criminal penalties.Any
unauthorized deviation from the conditions of this permit may constitute grounds for revocation and/or enforcement
action by the DAQ.
3. This permit is not a waiver of or approval of any other Department permits that may be required for other aspects of the
facility which are not addressed in this permit.
4. This permit does not relieve the Permittee from liability for harm or injury to human health or welfare,animal or plant
life,or property caused by the construction or operation of this permitted facility,or from penalties therefore,nor does
it allow the Permittee to cause pollution in contravention of state laws or rules,unless specifically authorized by an
order from the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
5. Except as identified as state-only requirements in this permit,all terms and conditions contained herein shall be
enforceable by the DAQ,the EPA,and citizens of the United States as defined in the Federal Clean Air Act.
6. Any stationary source of air pollution shall not be operated.maintained.or modified without the appropriate and valid
permits issued by the DAQ,unless the source is exempted by rule. The DAQ may issue a permit only after it receives
reasonable assurance that the installation will not cause air pollution in violation of any of the applicable requirements.
A permitted installation may only be operated,maintained,constructed,expanded,or modified in a manner that is
consistent with the terms of this permit.
B. Permit Availability[15A NCAC 02Q.0507(k)and.0508(i)(9)(B)]
The Permittee shall have available at the facility a copy of this permit and shall retain for the duration of the permit term one
complete copy of the application and any information submitted in support of the application package. The permit and
application shall be made available to an authorized representative of Department of Environmental Quality upon request.
C. Severability Clause[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(i)(2)]
In the event of an administrative challenge to a final and binding permit in which a condition is held to be invalid,the
provisions in this permit are severable so that all requirements contained in the permit,except those held to be invalid,shall
remain valid and must be complied with.
D. Submissions[15A NCAC 02Q.0507(e)and 02Q.0508(i)(16)]
Except as otherwise specified herein,two copies of all documents,reports,test data,monitoring data,notifications,request
fnr renewal,and any other information required by this permit shall be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office. Refer
to the Regional Office address on the cover page of this permit. For continuous emissions monitoring systems(CEMS)
reports,continuous opacity monitoring systems(COMS)reports,quality assurance(QA)/quality control(QC)reports,acid
rain CEM certification reports,and NOx budget CEM certification reports,one copy shall be sent to the appropriate
Regional Office and one copy shall be sent to:
Supervisor,Stationary Source Compliance
North Carolina Division of Air Quality
1641 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1641
All submittals shall include the facility name and Facility ID number(refer to the cover page of this permit).
E. Duty to Corn&[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(i)(3)]
The Permittee shall comply with all terms,conditions,requirements,limitations and restrictions set forth in this permit.
Noncompliance with any permit condition except conditions identified as state-only requirements constitutes a violation of
the Federal Clean Air Act. Noncompliance with any permit condition is grounds for enforcement action,for permit
termination,revocation and reissuance,or modification,or for denial of a permit renewal application.
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F. Circumvention-STATE ENFORCEABLE ONLY
The facility shall be properly operated and maintained at all times in a manner that will effect an overall reduction in air
pollution- Unless otherwise specified by this permit,no emission source may he operated without the concurrent operation
of its associated air pollution control device(s)and appurtenances.
G. Permit Modifications
1. Administrative Permit Amendments[15A NCAC 02Q.0514]
The Permittee shall submit an application for an administrative permit amendment in accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q
.0514.
2. Transfer in Ownership or Operation and Application Submittal Content[15A NCAC 02Q.0524 and 02Q.0505]
The Permittee shall submit an application for an ownership change in accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q.0524 and 02Q
.0505.
3. Minor Permit Modifications[15A NCAC 02Q.0515]
The Permittee shall submit an application for a minor permit modification in accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q.0515.
4. Significant Permit Modifications[15A NCAC 02Q.0516]
The Pmnittee shall submit an application for a significant permit modification in accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q
.0516.
5. Reopening for Cause[15A NCAC 02Q.0517]
The Permittee shall submit an application for reopening for cause in accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q.0517.
H. Chan es Not Rea iai.rin=Permit Modifications
1. Reporting Requirements
Any of the following that would result in new or increased emissions from the emission source(s)listed in Section 1 must
be reported to the Regional Supervisor,DAQ:
a. changes in the information submitted in the application;
b. changes that modify equipment or processes;or
c. changes in the quantity or quality of materials processed.
If appropriate,modifications to the permit may then be made by the DAQ to reflect any necessary changes in the
permit conditions. In no case are any new or increased emissions allowed that will cause a violation of the emission
limitations specified herein.
2. Section 502(b)(10)Changes[15A NCAC 02Q.0523(a)]
a. "Section 502(b)(10)changes"means changes that contravene an express permit term or condition.Such changes
do not include changes that would violate applicable requirements or contravene federally enforceable permit
terms and conditions that are monitoring(including test methods),recordkeeping,reporting,or compliance
certification requirements.
b. The Permittee may make Section 502(b)(10)changes without having the permit revised if:
i. the changes are not a modification under Title I of the Federal Clean Air Act;
ii. the changes do not cause the allowable emissions under the permit to he exceeded;
iii. the Permittee notifies the Director and EPA with written notification at least seven days before the change is
made:and
iv. the Permittee shall attach the notice to the relevant permit.
c. The written notification shall include:
i. a description of the change;
ii. the date on which the change will occur;
iii. any change in emissions;and
iv, any permit term or condition that is no longer applicable as a result of the change.
d. Section 502(b)(10)changes shall be made in the permit the next time that the permit is revised or renewed,
whichever comes first.
3. Off Permit Changes[15A NCAC 02Q.0523(b)]
The Permittee may make changes in the operation or emissions without revising the permit if
a. the change affects only insignificant activities and the activities remain insignificant after the change;or
b. the change is not covered under any applicable requirement.
4. Emissions Trading[15A NCAC 02Q.0523(c)]
To the extent that emissions trading is allowed under 15A NCAC 02D,including subsequently adopted maximum
achievable control technology sHndards,emissions trading shall be allowed without permit revision pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02Q.0523(c).
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I.A Re ortin=Requirements for Excess Emissions and Permit Deviations[15A NCAC 02D.0535(f)and 02Q.0508(f)(2)]
"Excess Emissions"-means an emission rate that exceeds any applicable emission limitation or standard allowed by any
rule in Sections.0500,.0900,.1200,or.1400 of Subchapter 02D;or by a permit condition;or that exceeds an emission limit
established in a permit issued under 15A NCAC 02Q.0700. (Note:Definitions of excess emissions under 02D.1110 and
02D.1111 shall apply where defined ned by rule)
"Deviations"-for the purposes of this condition.,any action or condition not in accordance with the terms and conditions of
this permit including those attributable to upset conditions as well as excess emissions as defined above lasting less than
four hours.
Excess Emissions
1. If a source is required to report excess emissions under NSPS(15A NCAC 02D.0524),NESHAPS(15A NCAC 02D
.1110 or.1111),or the operating permit provides for periodic(e.g.,quarterly)reporting of excess emissions,reporting
shall be performed as prescribed therein.
2. If the source is not subject to NSPS(15A NCAC 02D.0524),NESHAPS(I SA NCAC 02D.1110 or.1111),or these
rules do NOT define"excess emissions,"the Permittee shall report excess emissions in accordance with 15A NCAC
02D.0535 as follows:
a. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02D.0535,if excess emissions last for more than four hours resulting from a malfunction,
a breakdown of process or control equipment,or any other abnormal condition,the owner or operator shall:
i. notify the Regional Supervisor or Director of any such occurrence by 9:00 a.m.Eastern Time of the Division's
next business day of becoming aware of the occurrence and provide:
• name and location of the facility;
• nature and cause of the malfunction or breakdown;
• time when the malfunction or breakdown is first observed;
• expected duration;and
• estimated rate of emissions;
ii. notify the Regional Supervisor or Director immediately when corrective measures have been accomplished;
and
iii. submit to the Regional Supervisor or Director within 15 days a written report as described in 15A NCAC 02D
.0535(l)(3).
Permit Deviations
3. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q.0508(f)(2),the Permittee shall report deviations from permit requirements(terms and
conditions)as follows:
a. Notify the Regional Supervisor or Director of all other deviations from permit requirements not covered under
15A NCAC 02D.0535 quarterly. A written report to the Regional Supervisor shall include the probable cause of
such deviation and any corrective actions or preventative actions taken. The responsible official shall certify all
deviations from permit requirements.
I.13 Other Requirements under 15A NCAC 02D.0535
The Permittee shall comply with all other applicable requirements contained in 15A NCAC 02D.0535,including 15A
NCAC 02D.0535(c)as follows:
1. Any excess emissions that do not occur during start-up and shut-down shall be considered a violation of the appropriate
rule unless the owner or operator of the sources demonstrates to the Director,that the excess emissions are a result of a
malfunction. The Director shall consider,along with any other pertinent information,the criteria contained in 15A
NCAC 02D.0535(c)(1)through(7).
2. 15A NCAC 02D.0535(g). Excess emissions during start-up and shut-down shall be considered a violation of the
appropriate rule if the owner or operator cannot demonstrate that excess emissions are unavoidable.
J. Emergence Provisions[40 CFR 70.5(g)]
The Permittee shall be subject to the following provisions with respect to emergencies:
1. An emergency means any situation arising from sudden and reasonably unforeseeable events beyond the control of the
facility,including acts of God,which situation requires immediate corrective action to restore normal operation,and
that causes the facility to exceed a technology-based emission limitation under the permit,due to unavoidable increases
in emissions attributable to the emergency. An emergency shall not include noncompliance to the extent caused by
improperly designed equipment,lack of preventive maintenance,careless or improper operation,or operator error.
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2. An emergency constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology-based
emission limitations if the conditions specified in 3.below are met.
3. The affirmative defense of emergency shall be demonstrated through properly signed contemporaneous operating logs
or other relevant evidence that include information as follows:
a. an emergency occurred and the Permittee can identify the causes)of the emergency;
b. the permitted facility was at the time being properly operated;
c. during the period of the emergency the Permittee took all reasonable steps to minimize levels of emissions that
exceeded the standards or other requirements in the permit;and
d. the Permittee submitted notice of the emergency to the DAQ within two working days of the time when emission
limitations were exceeded due to the emergency. This notice must contain a description of the emergency,steps
taken to mitigate emissions,and corrective actions taken.
4. In any enforcement proceeding,the Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an emergency has the burden of
proof.
5. This provision is in addition to any emergency or upset provision contained in any applicable requirement specified
elsewhere herein.
K. Permit Renewal[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(e)and 02Q .0513(b)]
This 15A NCAC 02Q.0500 permit is issued for a fixed term not to exceed five years and shall expire at the end of its
term, Permit expiration terminates the facility's right to operate unless a complete 15A NCAC 02Q.0500 renewal
application is submitted at least six months before the date of permit expiration. If the Permittee or applicant has complied
with 15A NCAC 02Q.0512(b)(1),this 15A NCAC 02Q.0500 permit shall not expire until the renewal permit has been
issued or denied. Permit expiration under 15A NCAC 02Q.0400 terminates the facility's right to operate unless a complete
15A NCAC 02Q.0400 renewal application is submitted at least six months before the date of permit expiration for facilities
subject to 15A NCAC 02Q.0400 requirements. In either of these events,all terms and conditions of these permits shall
remain in effect until the renewal permits have been issued or denied.
L. Need to Halt or Reduce Activity Not a Defense[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(i)(4)]
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the
permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the conditions of this permit.
M. Duh_�to Provide Information(submittal of information)[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(i)(9)]
1. The Permittee shall furnish to the DAQ,in a timely manner,any reasonable information that the Director may request
in writine to determine whether cause exists for modifying,revoking and reissuing,or terminating the permit or to
determine compliance with the permit.
2. The Permittee shall furnish the DAQ copies of records required to be kept by the permit when such copies are
requested by the Director.For information claimed to be confidential,the Permittee may furnish such records directly
to the EPA upon request along with a claim of confidentiality.
N. Duty to Supplement[15ANCAC 02Q.0507(f)]
The Permittee,upon becoming aware that any relevant facts were omitted or incorrect information was submitted in the
permit application,shall promptly submit such supplementary facts or corrected information to the DAQ. The Permittee
shall also provide additional information as necessary to address any requirement that becomes applicable to the facility
after the date a complete permit application was submitted but prior to the release of the draft permit.
❑. Retention of Records[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(f)and 02Q.0508(1)]
The Permittee shall retain records of all required monitoring data and supporting information for a period of at least five
years from the date of the monitoring sample,measurement,report,or application. Supporting information includes all
calibration and maintenance records and all original strip-chart recordings for continuous monitoring information,and
copies of all n ports required by the permit. These records shall be maintained in a form suitable and readily available for
expeditious inspection and review. Any records required by the conditions of this permit shall be kept on site and made
available to DAQ personnel for inspection upon request.
P. Compliance Certification[15ANCAC 02Q.0508(n)]
The Permittee shall submit to the DAQ and the EPA(Air and EPCRA Enforcement Branch,EPA,Region 4,61 Forsyth
Street SW,Atlanta,GA 30303)postmarked on or before March 1 a compliance certification(for the preceding calendar
year)by a responsible official with all federally-enforceable terms and conditions in the permit,including emissions
limitations,standards,or work practices. It shall be the responsibility of the current owner to submit a compliance
certification for the entire year regardless of who owned the facility during the year. The compliance certification shall
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comply with additional requirements as may be specified under Sections 114(a)(3)or 504(b)of the Federal Clean Air Act.
The compliance certification shall specify:
1. the identification of each term or condition of the permit that is the basis of the certification;
2. the compliance status(with the terms and conditions of the permit for the period covered by the certification);
3. whether compliance was continuous or intermittent;and
4. the method(s)used for determining the compliance status of the source during the certification period.
Q. Certification b►•Responsible Official[15A NCAC 02Q.0520]
A responsible official shall certify the truth,accuracy,and completeness of any application form,report,or compliance
certification required by this permit. All certifications shall state that based on information and belief formed after
reasonable inquiry,the statements and information in the document are true,accurate,and complete.
R. Permit Shield for Applicable Requirements[15ANCAC 02Q.0512]
1. Compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit shall be deemed compliance with applicable requirements,
where such applicable requirements are included and specifically identified in the permit as of the date of permit
issuance.
2. A permit shield shall not alter or affect:
a. the power of the Commission,Secretary of the Department,or Governor under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(12),or EPA
under Section 303 of the Federal Clean Air Act;
b. the liability of an owner or operator of a facility for any violation of applicable requirements prior to the effective
date of the permit or at the time of permit issuance;
c. the applicable requirements under Title IV;or
d. the ability of the Director or the EPA under Section 114 of the Federal Clean Air Act to obtain information to
determine compliance of the facility with its permit.
3. A permit shield does not apply to any change made at a facility that does not require a permit or permit revision made
under 15A NCAC 02Q.0523.
4. A permit shield does not extend to minor permit modifications made under 15A NCAC 02Q.0515.
S. Termination,Modification,and Revocation of the Permit[15A NCAC 02Q.0519]
The Director may terminate,modify,or revoke and reissue this permit if:
1, the information contained in the application or presented in support thereof is determined to be incorrect;
2. the conditions under which the permit or permit renewal was granted have changed;
3. violations of conditions contained in the permit have occurred;
4. the EPA requests that the permit be revoked under 40 CFR 70.7(g)or 70.8(d);or
5. the Director finds that termination,modification,or revocation and reissuance of the permit is necessary to carry out the
purpose of NCGS Chapter 143,Article 21B.
T. Insignificant Activities[15A NCAC 02Q.0503]
Because an emission source or activity is insignificant does not mean that the emission source or activity is exempted from
any applicable requirement or that the owner or operator of the source is exempted from demonstrating compliance with
any applicable requirement. The Permittee shall have available at the facility at all Limes and made available to an
authorized representative upon request,documentation,including calculations,if necessary,to demonstrate that an emission
source or activity is insignificant.
U. Property Rights[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(i)(8)]
This permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property or any exclusive privileges.
V. Inspection and Entry[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(1)and NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2)]
1. Upon presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law,the Permittee shall allow the DAQ,
or an authorized representative,to perform the following:
a. enter the Pernuttee's premises where the permitted facility is located or emissions-related activity is conducted,or
where records are kept under the conditions of the permit;
b. have access to and copy,at reasonable times,any records that are required to be kept under the conditions of the
permit;
c. inspect at reasonable times and using reasonable safety practices any source,equipment(including monitoring and
air pollution control equipment),practices,or operations regulated or required under the permit;and
d. sample or monitor substances or parameters,using reasonable safety practices,for the purpose of assuring
compliance with the permit or applicable requirements at reasonable times.
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Nothing in this condition shall limit the ability of the EPA to inspect or enter the premises of the Permittee under
Section 114 or other provisions of the Federal Clean Air Act,
2. No person shall refuse entry or access to any authorized representative of the DAQ who requests entry for purposes of
inspection,and who presents appropriate credentials,nor shall any person obstruct,hamper,or interfere with any such
authorized representative while in the process of carrying out his official duties. Refusal of entry or access may
constitute grounds for permit revocation and assessment of civil penalties.
W. Annual Fee Pavment[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(i)(10)]
1. The Permittee shall pay all fees in accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q.0200.
2. Payment of fees may be by check or money order made payable to the N.C.Department of Environmental Quality.
Annual permit fee payments shall refer to the permit number.
3. If,within 30 days after being billed,the Permittee fails to pay an annual fee,the Director may initiate action to
terminate the permit under 15A NCAC 02Q.0519.
X. Annual Emission Inventor►•Requirements[15A NCAC 02Q.0207]
The Permittee shall report by June 30 of each year the actual emissions of each air pollutant listed in 15 A NCAC 02Q
.0207(a)from each emission source within the facility during the previous calendar year. The report shall be in or on such
form as may be established by the Director. The accuracy of the report shall be certified by a responsible official of the
facility.
Y. Confidential Information[15A NCAC 02Q .0107 and 02Q.0508(i)(9)]
Whenever the Permittee submits information under a claim of confidentiality pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q.0107,the
Permittee may also submit a copy of all such information and claim directly to the EPA upon request. All requests for
confidentiality must be m accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q.0107.
Z. Construction and Operation Permits[15A NCAC 02Q.0100 and .0300]
A construction and operating permit shall be obtained by the Permittee for any proposed new or modified facility or
emission source which is not exempted from having a permit prior to the beginning of construction or modification,in
accordance with all applicable provisions of 15A NCAC 02Q .0100 and.0300.
AA. Standard Application Form and Required Information[15A NCAC 02Q .0505 and.0507)
The Permittee shall submit applications and required information in accordance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 02Q
.0505 and.0507.
BB, Financial Responsibilith and Compliance History 115A NCAC 02Q.0507(d)(4)]
The DAQ may require an applicant to submit a statement of financial qualifications and/or a statement of substantial
compliance history.
CC. Refrigerant Requirements(Stratospheric Ozone and Climate Protections[15A NCAC 02Q.0501(e)]
1. If the Permittee has appliances or refrigeration equipment,including air conditioning equipment,which use Class I or II
ozone-depleting substances such as chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons listed as refrigerants in 40 CFR
Part 82 Subpart A Appendices A and B,the Permittee shall service,repair,and maintain such equipment according to
the work practices,personnel certification requirements,and certified recycling and recovery equipment specified in 40
CFR Part 82 Subpart F.
2. The Permittee shall not knowingly vent or otherwise release any Class I or 11 substance into the environment during the
repair,servicing,maintenance,or disposal of any such device except as provided in 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F.
3. The Permittee shall comply with all reporting and recordkeeping requirements of 40 CFR 82.166. Reports shall be
submitted to the EPA or its designee as required.
DD. Prevention of Accidental Releases-Section 112(r)[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(h)]
If the Permittee is required to develop and register a Risk Management Plan with EPA pursuant to Section 112(r)of the
Clean Air Act,then the Permittee is required to register this plan in accordance with 40 CFR Part 68.
EE. Prevention of Accidental Releases General Duty Clause-Section 112(r)(I)—FEDERALLY-ENFORCEABLE ONLY
Although a risk management plan may not be required,if the Permittee produces,processes,handles,or stores any amount
of a listed hazardous substance,the Permittee has a general duty to take such steps as are necessary to prevent the accidental
release of such substance and to minimize the consequences of any release.
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FF. Title IV Allowances[15ANCAC 02Q.0508(i)(1)]
This permit does not limit the number of Title IV allowances held by the Permittee,but the Permittee may not use
allowances as a defense to noncompliance with any other applicable requirement. The Permittee's emissions may not
exceed any allowances that the facility lawfully holds under Title IV of the Federal Clean Air Act.
GG. Air Pollution Emergency Episode[15A NCAC 02D.0300]
Should the Director of the DAQ declare an Air Pollution Emergency Episode,the Permittee will be required to operate in
accordance with the Permittee's previously approved Emission Reduction Plan or,in the absence of an approved plan,with
the appropriate requirements specified in 15A NCAC 02D.0300.
HH. Reuistration of Air Pollution Sources[15ANCAC 02D.02021
The Director of the DAQ may require the Permittee to register a source of air pollution. If the Permittee is required to
register a source of air pollu tion,this registration and required information will be in accordance with 15A NCAC 02D
.0202(b).
11. Ambient Air Quality Standards[15A NCAC 02D.0501(c)]
In addition to any control or manner of operation necessary to meet emission standards specified in this permit,any source
of air pollution shall be operated with such control or in such manner that the source shall not cause the ambient air quality
standards in 15A NCAC 02D.0400 to be exceeded at any point beyond the premises on which the source is located. When
controls more stringent than named in the applicable emission standards in this permit are required to prevent violation of
the ambient air quality standards or are required to create an offset,the permit shall contain a condition requiring these
controls.
JJ. General Emissions Testina and Reportinp,Requirement [15A NCAC 02Q.0508(i)(16)]
Emission compliance testing shall be by the procedures of Section.2600,except as may be otherwise required in Rules
.0524, .0912,.1110,A 111,or.1415 of Subchapter 02D.If emissions testing is required by this permit or the DAQ or if the
Pernuttee submits emissions testing to the DAQ to demonstrate compliance,the Pernuttee shall perform such testing in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02D.2600 and follow the procedures outlined below:
1, The owner or operator of the source shall arrange for air emission testing protocols to be provided to the Director
prior to air pollution testing.Testing protocols are not required to be pre-approved by the Director prior to air
pollution testing.The Director shall review air emission testing protocols for pre-approval prior to testing if
requested by the owner or operator at least 45 days before conducting the test.
2. Any person proposing to conduct an emissions test to demonstrate compliance with an applicable standard shall
notify the Director at least 15 days before beginning the test so that the Director may at his option observe the test.
3. The owner or operator of the source shall arrange for controlling and measuring the production rates during the
period of air testing.The owner or operator of the source shall ensure that the equipment or process being tested is
operated at the production rate that hest fulfills the purpose of the test.The individual conducting the emission test
shall describe the procedures used to obtain accurate process data and include in the test report the average
production rates determined during each testing period,
4. Two copies of the final air emission test report shall be submitted to the Director not later than 30 days after sample
collection unless otherwise specified in the specific conditions. The owner or operator may request an extension to
submit the final test report.The Director shall approve an extension request if he finds that the extension request is a
result of actions beyond the control of the owner or operator.
a. The Director shall make the final determination regarding any testing procedure deviation and the validity of the
compliance test.The Director may:
i. Allow deviations from a method specified under a rule in this Section if the owner or operator of the source
being tested demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Director that the specified method is inappropriate for
the source being tested.
ii. Prescribe alternate test procedures on an individual basis when he finds that the alternative method is
necessary to secure more reliable test data.
iii. Prescribe or approve methods on an individual basis for sources or pollutants for which no test method is
specified in this Section if the methods can be demonstrated to determine compliance of permitted emission
sources or pollutants.
b. The Director may authorize the Division of Au Quality to conduct independent tests of any source subject to a
rule in this Subchapter to determine the compliance status of that source or to verify any test data submitted
relating to that source.Any test conducted by the Division of Air Quality using the appropriate testing
procedures described in Section 02D.2600 has precedence over all other tests.
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KK. Reopening for Cause[15A NCAC 02Q.05171
1. A permit shall be reopened and revised under the Following circumstances:
a. additional applicable requirements become applicable to a facility with remaining permit Term of three or more
yam;
b. additional requirements(including excess emission requirements)become applicable to a source covered by Title
IV;
c. the Director or EPA finds that the permit contains a material mistake or that inaccurate statements were made in
establishing the emissions standards or other terms or conditions of the permit;or
d. the Director or EPA determines that the permit must be revised or revoked to assure compliance with the
applicable requirements.
2. Any permit reopening shall be completed or a revised permit issued within 18 months after the applicable requirement
is promulgated. No reopening is required if the effective date of the requirement is after the expiration of the permit
term unless the term of the permit was extended pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q.0513(c).
3. Except for the state-enforceable only portion of the permit,the procedures set out in 15A NCAC 02Q.0507,.0521,or
.0522 shaft be followed to reissne the permit. If the State-enforceable only portion of the permit is reopened,the
procedures in 15A NCAC 02Q .0300 shall be followed. The proceedings shall affect only those parts of the permit for
which cause to reopen exists.
4. The Director shall notify the Permittee at least 60 days in advance of the date that the permit is to be reopened,except
in cases of imminent threat to public health or safety the notification period may be less than 60 days.
5. Within 90 days,or 180 days if the EPA extends the response period,after receiving notification from the EPA that a
permit needs to be terminated,modified,or revoked and reissued,the Director shall send to the EPA a proposed
determination of termination,modification,or revocation and reissuance,as appropriate.
U. Reporting Re uirements for Non-Operating E ui ment[15A NCAC 02Q.0508(i)(16)]
The Permittee shall maintain a record of operation for permitted equipment noting whenever the equipment is taken from
and placed into operation. When permitted equipment is not in operation,the requirements for testing,monitoring,and
recordkeeping are suspended until operation resumes.
MM.Fugitive Dust Control Re uirement[15A NCAC 02D.0540]
As required by 15A NCAC 02D.0540"Particulates from Fugitive Dust Emission Sources," the Permttee shall not cause or
allow fugitive dust emissions to cause or contribute to substantive complaints or excess visible emissions beyond the
property boundary.If substantive complaints or excessive fugitive dust emissions from the facility are observed beyond the
property boundaries for six minutes in any one hour(using Reference Method 22 in 40 CFR,Appendix A),the owner or
operator may he required to submit a fugitive dust plan as described in 02D.0540(f).
"Fugitive dust emissions"means particulate matter from process operations that does not pass through a process stack or
vent and that is generated within plant property boundaries from activities such as:unloading and loading areas,process
areas,stockpiles,stockpile working,plant parking lots,and plant roads(including access roads and haul roads).
NN.Specific Permit Modifications[15A NCAC 02Q.0501 and.0523]
1. For modifications made pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q.0501(c)(2),the Permittee shall file a Title V Air Quality Permit
Application for the air emission source(s)and associated air pollution control device(s)on or before 12 months after
commencing operation.
2. For modifications made pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q .0501(d)(2),the Permittee shall not begin operation of the air
emission source(s)and associated air pollution control device(s)until a Title V Air Quality Permit Application is
filed and a construction and operation permit following the procedures of Section.0500(except for Rule.0504 of
this Section)is obtained.
3. For modifications made pursuant to 502(b)(10),in accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q .0523(a)(1)(C),the Permittee
shall notify the Director and EPA(EPA-Air Planning Branch,61 Forsyth Street SW,Atlanta,GA 30303)in writing
at least seven days before the change is made. The written notification shall include:
a. a description of the change at the facility;
b. the date on which the change will occur;
c. any change in emissions;and
d. any permit term or condition that is no longer applicable as a result of the change.
In addition to this notification requirement,with the next significant modification or Air Quality Permit renewal,the
Permittee shall submit a page"E5"of the application forms signed by the responsible official verifying that the
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application for the 502(b)(10)change/modification,is true,accurate,and complete. Further note that modifications
made pursuant to 502(b)(10)do not relieve the Permittee from satisfying preconstruction requirements.
00. Third Parer Participation and EPA Review[15A NCAC 02Q.0521,.0522 and.0525(7)]
For permits modifications subject to 45-day review by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),EPA's
decision to not object to the proposed permit is considered final and binding on the EPA and absent a third party petition,
the failure to object is the end of EPA's decision-making process with respect to the revisions to the permit.The time period
available to submit a public petition pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q.0518 begins at the end of the 45-day EPA review period.
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ATTACHMENT
List of Acronyms
ADS Alternative Operating Scenario
BACT Best Available Control Technology
Btu British thermal unit
CAA Clean Air Act
CAIR Clean Air Interstate Rule
CEM Continuous Emission Monitor
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DAQ Division of Air Quality
DEQ Department of Environmental Quality
EMC Environmental Management Commission
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FR Federal Register
GACT Generally Available Control Technology
HAP Hazardous Air Pollutant
MALT Maximum Achievable Control Technology
NAA Non-Attainment Area
NCAC North Carolina Administrative Code
NCGS North Carolina General Statutes
NESHAP National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
NOx Nitrogen Oxides
NSPS New Source Performance Standard
OAH Office of Administrative Hearings
PM Particulate Matter
PM10 Particulate Matter with Nominal Aerodynamic Diameter of 10 Micrometers or Less
PUS Primary Operating Scenario
PSD Prevention of Significant Deterioration
RACT Reasonably Available Control Technology
SIC Standard Industrial Classification
SIP State Implementation Plan
SUi Sulfur Dioxide
tpy Tons Per Year
VUC Volatile Organic Compound