AQ_F_0200099_20190709_CMPL_InspRpt

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF Mooresville Regional Office
AIR QUALITY Harris Manufacturing,Inc.
NC Facility ID 0200099
Inspection Report County/FIPS: Alexander/003
Date: 07/09/2019
Facility Data Permit Data
Harris Manufacturing,Inc. Permit 10074/RO1
1871 Friendship Church Road Issued 2/24/2015
Taylorsville,NC 28681 Expires 1/31/2023
Lat: 35d 50.7630m Long: 81d 13.0290m Class/Status Small
SIC: 2512/Upholstered Household Furniture Permit Status Active
NAICS: 337121 /Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing Current Permit Application(s)None
Contact Data Program Applicability
Facility Contact Authorized Contact Technical Contact SIP
Michael Harris Michael Harris Michael Harris
President President President
[phone] [phone] [phone]
Compliance,Data
Comments:
Inspection Date 07/09/2019
Inspector's Name Ryan Mills
Inspector's Signature: Operating Status Operating
Compliance Code Compliance-inspection
Action Code FCE
Date of Signature: '7 J / On-Site Inspection Result Deficiency
Total Actual emissions in TONS/YEAR:
TSP SO2 NOX VOC CO PM10 * HAP
2013 0.1000 --- --- 0.2600 --- 0.0700 68.94
*Highest HAP Emitted inpounds)
Five Year Violation History:None
Date Letter Type Rule Violated Violation Resolution Date
Performed Stack Tests since last FCE:None
Date Test Results Test Method(s) Source(s)Tested

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Type X Full Compliance _Partial Compliance _Complaint Investigation Other:
Action: Evaluation Evaluation/Re-inspection
Data Date submitted for initial review: 7/11/2019 X IBEAM WARNING/OB,NOD,NOV,NRE
Tracking: X IBEAM Inspection, list date inspected X IBEAM Document
X IBEAM Inspection, list date draft is submitted X IBEAM LAT/LONG,Facility Locked
X IBEAM Insp.,pollutants/programs checked X IBEAM LAT/LONG, Coordinates checked
IBEAM Complaint
X IBEAM Planning,Next Insp.Date: 7/1/2021
Directions: From MRO,travel I-77 north to I-40 west to Conover. Take Hwy. 16 exit and travel north
towards Taylorsville. Travel approximately 9 miles and turn left onto Friendship Church Road. Travel
approximately 3 miles and the facility is located on the left at 1871 Friendship Church Road.
Safety Equipment: Safety glasses and safety shoes are recommended.
Safety Issues: None noted.
Lat/Long Coordinates: The"Maps of DAQ Regulated Facilities" is currently not accessible. However,
the last compliance inspection conducted in 2017 indicated the coordinates were accurate. Also,I used the
coordinates in IBEAM and entered them into the"Google Maps"application and the coordinates
appeared to be accurate.
Email Contacts: Email contacts were verified.No changes are needed at this time.
1. The purpose of this site visit was to conduct a routine air quality inspection. This facility
manufactures wooden furniture frames. Mr. Michael Harris, Owner and President, accompanied
me during this inspection.
2. Facility Contact Information:
During the inspection I verified the facility contact information in IBEAM. No changes are
needed at this time.
3. Compliance history file review:
No problems have been noted in the last five years by DAQ, prior to this inspection. The current
compliance status is discussed in the following sections.
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4. Observations of permitted air emission sources and control devices:
a. Bagfilter(ID No. CD-1; 3,060 sq. ft. of filter area) installed on a woodworking operation
(ID No. WW-1).
Observed: The facility utilizes various equipment that vent to the bagfilter. The bagfilter
vents to a storage bin via a closed-loop transfer cyclone. Mr. Harris stated that the
storage bin is emptied once per week. The process was observed in operation with no

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visible emissions.There was a buildup of sawdust under the storage bin, but not particles
were being suspended in the air or creating a visible emissions issue during this
inspection.
5. Observations of insignificant air emission sources and control devices listed on the current
ep rmit:
a. Dipping operation(ID No. IES-DIP)which has been exempted from permitting per 2Q
.0 1 02(c)(2)(D)(i).
Observed: Furniture legs are dipped into a five-gallon bucket of stain or lacquer, and
placed on racks to dry. The facility is using less than two gallons of finishing material
per month on average as.the orders for this process have decreased significantly.
6. Observations of air emission sources and control devices not listed on the current permit:
a. None noted.
7. Compliance with specific permit conditions and limitations:
a. Condition A.3. 15A NCAC 2D .0512 "Particulates From Wood Products Finishing
Plants". Provide adequate ductwork and properly designed collectors to control
woodworking particulates.
Observed. Wood particulate appeared to be properly controlled. Exhaust points around
the bag house and ductwork appeared to be properly maintained and sound. Therefore,
compliance with this condition is met. .
b. Condition A.4. 15A NCAC 2D .0521, "Control of Visible Emissions". The facility is
limited to 20 percent opacity.
Observed. No visible emissions were observed at the facility. Therefore, compliance
with this condition is met.
C. Condition A.5. 15A NCAC 2D .0535. Permittee of a source of excess emissions that last
for more than four hours and that results from a malfunction, a breakdown of process or
control equipment or any other abnormal conditions, shall notify the Director or his
designee of any such occurrence by 9:00 a.m. Eastern time of the Division's next business
day of becoming aware of the occurrence.
Observed. As per a conversation with Mr. Harris, no excess emissions have occurred at
the facility. Therefore, compliance with this condition is met.
d. Condition A.6. 15A NCAC 2D .0540"Particulates from Fugitive Dust Emission
Sources." 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.

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Observed: There have been no complaints received by the MRO regarding the facility
and no fugitive dust emissions were observed. Therefore, compliance with this condition
is met.
e. Condition A.7. FABRIC FILTER REQUIREMENTS. Conduct an annual internal
inspection of the fabric filter system. In addition,the Permittee shall perform periodic
inspections and maintenance as recommended by the equipment manufacturer and list
corrections made and date of actions in a fabric filter logbook.
Observed. The facility conducts periodic inspections of the bag filter system.However,
the facility was under the impression that they were now exempt from having to keep
records of these inspections.As a result,there was no logbook to review. Therefore, a
Notice of Deficiency(NOD)will be issued for failure to record the inspections.
8. NSPS/NESHAP Review:
The facility has no engines/generators/fire pumps or any other sources subject to NESHAP or
NSPS.Also, no gasoline storage tanks are located on this property.
9. Summary of changes needed to the current permit:
None currently.
10. Compliance assistance offered duringthe he inspection:
The permit exemption process was discussed with Mr.Harris and he stated that he would like
to be exempt. I sent the documents via email for him to fill out. The email is below: The letter
explaining the Registration and Exemption rules from 2016 as well as an example exemption
letter was attached to the email. I sent the email with delivery confirmation as well as read
confirmation.The message I received back in my email is below:
From C IviicrosoftOutlood
To 0 Pdills,Ryan
Subject Relayed:Permit Exemption Procedures
Delivery to these recipients.or groups is.complete,but no delivery notification was sent by the destination server:
harrismanufactur(abellsouth.net{harrismanufactur(aibellsouth.net)
Subject:Permit Exemption Procedures
"Michael,
You still hold a small permit with the Division of Air Quality. As such you will be receiving a
Notice of Deficiency for not keeping records on your control device.
If you would like to be considered exempt,please read over these two documents and respond
accordingly."

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11. Section 112(r)applicability:
This facility does not appear to be subject to the requirements of the Chemical Accident Release
Prevention Program, Section 112(r)of the Clean Air Act.
12. Compliance determination:
Based on my observations,this facility did not appear to be in compliance with the applicable air
quality regulations at the time of the inspection. A Notice of Deficiency will be issued for not
keeping a logbook of the inspection and maintenance on the bagfilter.
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