air quality - part 70 operating permit
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PERMIT NO. 4512-063-0105-V-04-0
ISSUANCE DATE:
Air Quality - Part 70 Operating Permit
Facility Name: Delta Air Lines, Inc. - Technical Operations Center
Facility Address: 1775 Aviation Boulevard
Atlanta, Georgia 30354, Clayton County
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20706
Atlanta, Georgia 30320
Parent/Holding Company: Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Facility AIRS Number: 04-13-063-00105
In accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Air Quality Act, O.C.G.A. Section 12-9-1, et seq and the
Georgia Rules for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1, adopted pursuant to and in effect under the Act,
the Permittee described above is issued a Part 70 Permit for:
The operation of a facility that services airplanes.
This Permit is conditioned upon compliance with all provisions of The Georgia Air Quality Act,
O.C.G.A. Section 12-9-1, et seq, the Rules, Chapter 391-3-1, adopted and in effect under that Act, or any
other condition of this Permit. Unless modified or revoked, this Permit expires five years after the
issuance date indicated above.
This Permit may be subject to revocation, suspension, modification or amendment by the Director for
cause including evidence of noncompliance with any of the above, for any misrepresentation made in
Title V Application TV-357160 signed on October 28, 2019, any other applications upon which this
Permit is based, supporting data entered therein or attached thereto, or any subsequent submittal of
supporting data, or for any alterations affecting the emissions from this source.
This Permit is further subject to and conditioned upon the terms, conditions, limitations, standards, or
schedules contained in or specified on the attached 84 pages.
__________________________________
Richard E. Dunn, Director
Environmental Protection Division
7-17-2020
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Table of Contents
PART 1.0 FACILITY DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Site Determination ............................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Previous and/or Other Names .............................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Overall Facility Process Description .................................................................................................... 1 PART 2.0 REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO THE ENTIRE FACILITY ............................................. 2
2.1 Facility Wide Emission Caps and Operating Limits ............................................................................ 2 2.2 Facility Wide Federal Rule Standards.................................................................................................. 2 2.3 Facility Wide SIP Rule Standards ........................................................................................................ 2
2.4 Facility Wide Standards Not Covered by a Federal or SIP Rule and Not Instituted as an Emission
Cap or Operating Limit ........................................................................................................................ 2 PART 3.0 REQUIREMENTS FOR EMISSION UNITS ................................................................................. 3
3.1 Emission Units ..................................................................................................................................... 3 3.2 Equipment Emission Caps and Operating Limits ................................................................................ 4 3.3 Equipment Federal Rule Standards ...................................................................................................... 5
3.4 Equipment SIP Rule Standards .......................................................................................................... 26 3.5 Equipment Standards Not Covered by a Federal or SIP Rule and Not Instituted as an Emission Cap
or Operating Limit ............................................................................................................................. 29 PART 4.0 REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING ............................................................................................... 30
4.1 General Testing Requirements ........................................................................................................... 30
4.2 Specific Testing Requirements .......................................................................................................... 32 PART 5.0 REQUIREMENTS FOR MONITORING (Related to Data Collection) .................................... 33
5.1 General Monitoring Requirements ..................................................................................................... 33 5.2 Specific Monitoring Requirements .................................................................................................... 33
PART 6.0 RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS .................................................. 41 6.1 General Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements ..................................................................... 41
6.2 Specific Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements ..................................................................... 45 PART 7.0 OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 64
7.1 Operational Flexibility ....................................................................................................................... 64
7.2 Off-Permit Changes ........................................................................................................................... 64 7.3 Alternative Requirements ................................................................................................................... 65
7.4 Insignificant Activities ....................................................................................................................... 65 7.5 Temporary Sources ............................................................................................................................ 65
7.6 Short-term Activities .......................................................................................................................... 65 7.7 Compliance Schedule/Progress Reports ............................................................................................ 65 7.8 Emissions Trading .............................................................................................................................. 65 7.9 Acid Rain Requirements .................................................................................................................... 65
7.10 Prevention of Accidental Releases (Section 112(r) of the 1990 CAAA) ........................................... 65 7.11 Stratospheric Ozone Protection Requirements (Title VI of the CAAA of 1990) .............................. 67 7.12 Revocation of Existing Permits and Amendments............................................................................. 68
7.13 Pollution Prevention ........................................................................................................................... 68 7.14 Specific Conditions ............................................................................................................................ 68
PART 8.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS .............................................................................................................. 69 8.1 Terms and References ........................................................................................................................ 69 8.2 EPA Authorities ................................................................................................................................. 69 8.3 Duty to Comply .................................................................................................................................. 69 8.4 Fee Assessment and Payment ............................................................................................................ 70
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8.5 Permit Renewal and Expiration ......................................................................................................... 70
8.6 Transfer of Ownership or Operation .................................................................................................. 70 8.7 Property Rights................................................................................................................................... 70 8.8 Submissions........................................................................................................................................ 71 8.9 Duty to Provide Information .............................................................................................................. 71
8.10 Modifications ..................................................................................................................................... 72 8.11 Permit Revision, Revocation, Reopening and Termination ............................................................... 72 8.12 Severability ........................................................................................................................................ 73 8.13 Excess Emissions Due to an Emergency ........................................................................................... 73 8.14 Compliance Requirements ................................................................................................................. 74
8.15 Circumvention .................................................................................................................................... 76 8.16 Permit Shield ...................................................................................................................................... 76 8.17 Operational Practices ......................................................................................................................... 77
8.18 Visible Emissions ............................................................................................................................... 77 8.19 Fuel-burning Equipment .................................................................................................................... 77 8.20 Sulfur Dioxide .................................................................................................................................... 78
8.21 Particulate Emissions ......................................................................................................................... 78 8.22 Fugitive Dust ...................................................................................................................................... 78
8.23 Solvent Metal Cleaning ...................................................................................................................... 79 8.24 Incinerators ......................................................................................................................................... 80 8.25 Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage ................................................................................. 80
8.26 Use of Any Credible Evidence or Information .................................................................................. 81 8.27 Internal Combustion Engines ............................................................................................................. 81
8.28 Boilers and Process Heaters ............................................................................................................... 82 Attachments .............................................................................................................................................................. 84
A. List of Standard Abbreviations and List of Permit Specific Abbreviations
B. Insignificant Activities Checklist, Insignificant Activities Based on Emission Levels and Generic
Emission Groups
C. List of References
D. List of Emission Units Per Equipment Group
E. List of Insignificant Emission Units
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PART 1.0 FACILITY DESCRIPTION
1.1 Site Determination
Delta Air Lines, Inc. campus at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is composed of
two Title I sites and one Title V site consisting of three Title V permitted facilities. The two Title I
sites are (1) the eight emergency generators associated with the Worldspan reservation operation and
(2) all other Delta activities on/adjacent to the Delta campus. Three separate Title V permits have
been issued to Delta to consolidate the activities of the three distinct operations: (1) General Office
Facilities, which are the corporate headquarters and related administrative and service support
operations; (2) Technical Operations Center, which conducts the aircraft maintenance and other
facilities maintenance activities; and (3) Atlanta Station, which conducts the day-to-day operations
and maintenance for Delta’s assets at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. This Title V Permit
covers only the Delta Air Lines, Inc. Technical Operations Center. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport, in general, is owned by the City of Atlanta and Delta is one of several
companies that operate there.
1.2 Previous and/or Other Names
Not Applicable
1.3 Overall Facility Process Description
Delta Air Lines, Inc. Technical Operations Center performs aircraft maintenance and repair
operations. Specific activities conducted at the facility include, but are not limited to, surface
coating, solvent cleaning, electroplating, depainting, engine testing, and facilities support activities
including boilers, emergency power generators, and fire pumps.
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PART 2.0 REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO THE ENTIRE FACILITY
2.1 Facility Wide Emission Caps and Operating Limits
None applicable.
2.2 Facility Wide Federal Rule Standards
None applicable.
2.3 Facility Wide SIP Rule Standards
None applicable.
2.4 Facility Wide Standards Not Covered by a Federal or SIP Rule and Not Instituted as an
Emission Cap or Operating Limit
None applicable.
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PART 3.0 REQUIREMENTS FOR EMISSION UNITS
Note: Except where an applicable requirement specifically states otherwise, the averaging times of any of
the Emissions Limitations or Standards included in this permit are tied to or based on the run
time(s) specified for the applicable reference test method(s) or procedures required for
demonstrating compliance.
3.1 Emission Units
REGULATORY GROUPS
Emission Units/Groups Specific Limitations/Requirements Air Pollution Control Devices
ID No. Description Applicable Requirements/Standards ID No. Description
BF02 Boilers Constructed On or Before
January 1, 1972
391-3-1-.02(2)(b)
391-3-1-.02(2)(d)
391-3-1-.02(2)(g)
391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr)
40 CFR 63 Subpart DDDDD
N/A N/A
BF03 Process Heaters 391-3-1-.02(2)(b)
391-3-1-.02(2)(g)
391-3-1-.02(2)(yy)
N/A N/A
BF04 Large New Boilers 391-3-1-.02(2)(d)
391-3-1-.02(2)(g)
391-3-1-.02(2)(tt)
391-3-1-.02(2)(lll)
40 CFR 60 Subpart Dc
40 CFR 63 Subpart DDDDD
N/A N/A
CP01 Chrome Plating Tanks 40 CFR 63 Subpart N Varies Composite Mesh Pads
and HEPA filters
DG01 Vapor Degreasers 391-3-1-.02(2)(ff)
40 CFR 63 Subpart T
N/A N/A
DP01 Aerospace Depainting 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)
40 CFR 63 Subpart GG
N/A N/A
ET01 Jet Engine and APU Test Cells 391-3-1-.02(2)(b)
391-3-1-.02(2)(g)
391-3-1-.02(2)(yy)
N/A N/A
FC01 Aerospace Flush Cleaning (Non-
aqueous/Non-semi-aqueous)
391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)
40 CFR 63 Subpart GG
N/A N/A
PG01 Aerospace Spray Gun Cleaners 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)
40 CFR 63 Subpart GG
N/A N/A
PR01 Stripping Tanks 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)
40 CFR 63 Subpart GG
0979,
0980
Scrubbers
PT01 Aerospace Spray Booths 391-3-1-.02(2)(b)
391-3-1-.02(2)(e)
391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)
40 CFR 63 Subpart GG
Varies 2-Stage and 3-Stage
Filters
SC04 Aerospace Hand-wipe Cleaning (Non-
aqueous/Non-semi-aqueous)
391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)
40 CFR 63 Subpart GG
N/A N/A
ST01 Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Tanks 391-3-1-.02(2)(vv) N/A N/A
AQ01 Aerospace Aqueous and Semi-aqueous
Hand-wipe and Flush Cleaning
391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)
40 CFR 63 Subpart GG
N/A N/A
NSR AVOIDANCE GROUPS
Emission Units/Groups Specific Limitations/Requirements Air Pollution Control Devices
ID No. Description Applicable Requirements/Standards ID No. Description
NSR6 Boiler 4794 (pka BF04) NAA-NSR Avoidance (NOx) N/A N/A
NSR7 Boiler 4794 (pka BF04) PSD Avoidance SO2 N/A N/A
NSR8 Facility-wide Solvent Cleaning
Activities (pka DG01 + SC01)
NAA-NSR Offset (VOC) N/A N/A
NSR9 Jet Engine Test Cells (pka ET01) NAA-NSR Avoidance (NOx) N/A N/A
NSR10 TOC Expansion Phase 3 (pka TOC3) NAA-NSR Avoidance (VOC) N/A N/A
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NSR AVOIDANCE GROUPS
Emission Units/Groups Specific Limitations/Requirements Air Pollution Control Devices
ID No. Description Applicable Requirements/Standards ID No. Description
NSR11 Vapor Degreaser 4845 NAA-NSR Avoidance (VOC) N/A N/A
NSR12 Paint Booth 6321 NAA-NSR Avoidance (VOC) N/A N/A
NSR13 Paint Booth 9407 NAA-NSR Avoidance (VOC) N/A N/A
NSR14 Engine Test Cell No. 5 (SHEA ID No.
5898)
PSD Avoidance (NOx)
NAA-NSR 391-3-1-.03(8)
N/A N/A
* Generally applicable requirements contained in this permit may also apply to emission units listed above. The lists of applicable
requirements/standards are intended as a compliance tool and may not be definitive.
* See Attachment D for a detailed listing of individual emission units in each Equipment Group.
3.2 Equipment Emission Caps and Operating Limits
3.2.1 The Permittee shall not fire any fuel oil in Equipment Group BF04 during the ozone season
(May 1 through September 30).
[391-3-1-.03(2)(c)]
3.2.2 The Permittee shall not discharge or cause the discharge into the atmosphere, from NSR
Avoidance Group NSR6, nitrogen oxides (NOx) in amounts exceeding 5.0 tons during any
consecutive 12-month period.
[Avoidance of 40 CFR 52.21]
3.2.3 The Permittee shall not fire, in NSR Avoidance Group NSR7, fuel oil in amounts exceeding
714,000 gallons during any consecutive 12-month period.
[Avoidance of 40 CFR 52.21]
3.2.4 The Permittee shall not discharge or cause the discharge into the atmosphere, from NSR
Avoidance Group NSR8, VOC in amounts equal to or exceeding 140 tons during any
consecutive 12-month period.
[Avoidance of 40 CFR 52.21]
3.2.5 The Permittee shall not discharge or cause the discharge into the atmosphere, from NSR
Avoidance Group NSR9, nitrogen oxides (NOx) in amounts equal to or exceeding 90 tons
during any consecutive 12-month period.
[Avoidance of 40 CFR 52.21]
3.2.6 The Permittee shall not discharge or cause the discharge into the atmosphere, from NSR
Avoidance Group NSR10, VOC in amounts equal to or exceeding 120 tons during any
consecutive 12-month period.
[Avoidance of 40 CFR 52.21]
3.2.7 The Permittee shall not discharge or cause the discharge into the atmosphere, from NSR
Avoidance Group NSR11, VOC in amounts exceeding 16.0 tons during any consecutive
12-month period.
[Avoidance of 40 CFR 52.21]
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3.2.8 The Permittee shall not discharge or cause the discharge into the atmosphere, from NSR
Avoidance Group NSR12, VOC in amounts exceeding 2.5 tons during any consecutive 12-
month period.
[Avoidance of 40 CFR 52.21]
3.2.9 The Permittee shall not discharge or cause the discharge into the atmosphere, from NSR
Avoidance Group NSR13, volatile organic compounds (VOC) in amounts equal to or
exceeding 3 tons during any consecutive 12-month period.
[Avoidance of 40 CFR 52.21]
3.2.10 The Permittee shall not discharge or cause the discharge into the atmosphere, from NSR
Avoidance Group NSR14, nitrogen oxides (NOx) in amounts equal to or exceeding 39.5
tons during any consecutive 12-month period.
[Avoidance of 40 CFR 52.21 and 391-3-1-.03(8)(c)13.(iv)]
3.2.11 The Permittee shall not exceed more than 3,000 hours of engine testing per year in Engine
Test Cell No. 5 (SHEA ID No. 5898).
[391-3-1-.03(8)(c)13.(iv)]
3.2.12 The Permittee shall limit the fuel used in Engine Test Cell No. 5 (SHEA ID No. 5898) to
0.3 percent sulfur by weight.
[391-3-1-.03(8)(c)13.(iv)]
3.3 Equipment Federal Rule Standards
40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc
3.3.1 The Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Source Performance
Standards (NSPS) as found in 40 CFR 60 Subpart A - "General Provisions" and 40 CFR 60
Subpart Dc - "Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional
Steam Generating Units," for operation of Equipment Group BF04.
[40 CFR 60.40c and 40 CFR 60.1]
3.3.2 Fuel oil fired in Equipment Group BF04 emission units shall be distillate fuel oil or Jet
A/Jet A-1 fuel and not contain more than 0.5 percent sulfur by weight. Distillate fuel oil
means fuel oil that complies with the specifications for fuel oil numbers 1 or 2, as defined
by the American Society for Testing and Materials in ASTM D396, "Standard Specification
for Fuel Oils." Jet-A/JetA-1 means all jet fuel that has a sulfur content of no more than 0.3
weight percent sulfur, as defined by the American Society for Testing and Materials in
ASTM D1655, "Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels."
[40 CFR 60.42c(d)]
3.3.3 The Permittee shall not discharge or cause the discharge into the atmosphere, from any
Equipment Group BF04 emission units, any gas which exhibits opacity equal to or greater
than twenty (20) percent, except for one six-minute period per hour of not more than
twenty-seven (27) percent opacity.
[40 CFR 60.43c(c) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(d)(2)]
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40 CFR Part 63 Subpart N: Chromium Electroplating and Anodizing Tanks
3.3.4 The Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions of 40 CFR 63 Subpart A, General
Provisions, as specified in Table 1 to Subpart N of 40 CFR 63 and all applicable standards
and limitations in 40 CFR 63 Subpart N, “National Emission Standards for Chromium
Emissions From Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing
Tanks,” as they pertain to Equipment Group CP01.
[40 CFR 63.340(b)]
3.3.5 The Permittee shall, for each open surface hard chromium electroplating tank in Equipment
Group CP01, limit the concentration of total chromium in the exhaust gas stream
discharged to the atmosphere to no more than 0.011 milligrams of total chromium per dry
standard cubic meter of ventilation.
[40 CFR 63.342(c)(1)(i)]
3.3.6 The Permittee shall not use a reducing agent to change the form of chromium from
hexavalent to trivalent in open surface hard chromium electroplating tanks in Equipment
Group CP01.
[40 CFR 63.342(g)]
3.3.7 The Permittee shall comply with the emission limits in Condition 3.3.5 during all periods of
operation of Equipment Group CP01, including startup and shutdown. During periods of
malfunction, in lieu of complying with the emission limit in Condition 3.3.5, the Permittee
shall comply with the work practice standards in the operation and maintenance plan
required by Condition 3.3.8.
[40 CFR 63.342(b)(1)]
3.3.8 The Permittee shall prepare an Operations and Maintenance Plan for all emission units in
Equipment Group CP01. The Permittee shall keep a copy of the plan for the lifetime of the
affected source, or until the source is no longer subject to Subpart N. A copy of the
superseded plan shall be retained for a period of 5 years after each revision to the plan. If
the operations and maintenance plan fails to address or inadequately addresses an event that
meets the characteristics of a malfunction, the Permittee shall revise the plan within 45 days
after such an event occurs. The plan shall include the following elements:
[40 CFR 63.342(f)]
a. The plan shall specify the operation and maintenance criteria for the chromium tanks,
and the process and control system monitoring equipment, and shall include a
standardized checklist to document the operation and maintenance of this equipment;
b. The plan shall incorporate the work practices for the selected monitoring equipment
(i.e., stalagmometer or tensiometer). Specifically, the plan shall include the
manufacturer’s recommended operating and maintenance procedures if a
stalagmometer is used. If the Permittee uses a tensiometer, the work practices shall
include a Division-approved procedure that implements EPA Method 306B and
ASTM Method D 1331-89 and a copy of EPA Method 306B and ASTM Method D
1331-89;
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c. The plan shall specify procedures to be followed to ensure that equipment or process
malfunctions (e.g., a measurement in excess of the applicable surface tension limit)
due to poor maintenance or other preventable conditions do not occur; and
d. The plan shall include a systematic procedure for identifying malfunctions of process
equipment and process and control system monitoring equipment and for
implementing corrective actions to address such malfunctions.
e. If the operation and maintenance plan fails to address or inadequately addresses an
event that meets the characteristics of a malfunction at the time the plan is initially
developed, the owner or operator shall revise the operation and maintenance plan
within 45 days after such an event occurs. The revised plan shall include procedures
for operating and maintaining the process equipment or monitoring equipment during
similar malfunction events, and a program for corrective action for such events.
f. The plan shall include housekeeping procedures, as specified in Table 1below:
Table 1: Housekeeping Practices For You Must At this minimum frequency
1. Any substance used in an affected chromium electroplating or chromium anodizing tank that contains hexavalent chromium
(a) Store the substance in a closed container in an enclosed storage area or building; AND (b) Use a closed container when transporting the substance from the enclosed storage area
At all times, except when transferring the substance to and from the container. Whenever transporting substance, except when transferring the substance to and from the container.
2. Each affected tank, to minimize spills of bath solution that result from dragout. Note: this measure does not require the return of contaminated bath solution to the tank. This requirement applies only as the parts are removed from the tank. Once away from the tank area, any spilled solution must be handled in accordance with Item 4 of these housekeeping measures
(a) Install drip trays that collect and return to the tank any bath solution that drips or drains from parts as the parts are removed from the tank; OR (b) Contain and return to the tank any bath solution that drains or drips from parts as the parts are removed from the tank; OR (c) Collect and treat in an onsite wastewater treatment plant any bathsolution that drains or drips from parts as the parts are removed from the tank
Prior to operating the tank. Whenever removing parts from an affected tank. Whenever removing parts from an affected tank.
3. Each spraying operation for removing excess chromic acid from parts removed from, and occurring over, an affected tank
Install a splash guard to minimize overspray during spraying operations and to ensure that any hexavalent chromium laden liquid captured by the splash guard is returned to the affected chromium electroplating or anodizing tank
Prior to any such spraying operation.
4. Each operation that involves the handling or use of any substance used in an affected chromium electroplating or chromium anodizing tank that
Begin clean up, or otherwise contain, all spills of the substance. Note: substances that fall or flow into drip trays, pans, sumps, or other
Within 1 hour of the spill.
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For You Must At this minimum frequency
contains hexavalent chromium containment areas are not considered spills
5. Surfaces within the enclosed storage area, open floor area, walkways around affected tanks contaminated with hexavalent chromium from an affected chromium electroplating or chromium anodizing tank
(a) Clean the surfaces using one or more of the following methods: HEPA vacuuming; Hand-wiping with a damp cloth; Wet mopping; Hose down or rinse with potable water that is
At least once every 7 days if one or more chromium electroplatingor chromium anodizing tanks were used, or at least after every 40 hours of operating time of one or more affection chromium electroplating or chromium anodizing tank, whichever is later. According to manufacturer's recommendations.
6. All buffing, grinding, or polishing operations that are located in the same room as chromium electroplating or chromium anodizing operations
Separate the operation from any affected electroplating or anodizing operation by installing a physical barrier; the barrier may take the form of plastic strip curtains
Prior to beginning the buffing, grinding, or polishing operation.
7. All chromium or chromium-containing wastes generated from housekeeping activities
Store, dispose, recover, or recycle the wastes using practices that do not lead to fugitive dust and in accordance with hazardous waste requirements
At all times.
g. To satisfy the requirements of this condition, the owner or operator may use
applicable standard operating procedure (SOP) manuals, Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) plans, or other existing plans, provided the alternative
plans meet the requirements of this section.
40 CFR Part 63 Subpart T: Halogenated Solvent Cleaning
3.3.9 The Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions of 40 CFR 63 Subpart A, General
Provisions, as specified in Appendix B to Subpart T of 40 CFR 63 and applicable standards
and limitations in 40 CFR 63 Subpart T, “National Emission Standards for Halogenated
Solvent Cleaning” as they pertain to Equipment Group DG01.
[40 CFR 63.460]
3.3.10 The Permittee shall ensure that each batch vapor solvent cleaning machine in Equipment
Group DG01 conforms to the following equipment design requirements:
[40 CFR 63.463(a)]
a. Each cleaning machine shall be designed or operated to meet the control equipment
or technique requirements in paragraphs (i) or (ii) below.
i. Employ an idling and downtime mode cover that may be readily opened or
closed, that completely covers the cleaning machine openings when in place,
and is free of cracks, holes, and other defects, or
ii. Employ a reduced room draft as described in Conditions 3.3.13 and 5.2.7.
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b. Each cleaning machine shall have a freeboard ratio of 0.75 or greater.
c. Each cleaning machine shall have an automated parts handling system capable of
moving parts or parts baskets at a speed of 3.4 meters per minute (11 feet per minute)
or less from the initial loading of parts through removal of cleaned parts.
d. Each vapor cleaning machine shall be equipped with a device that shuts off the sump
heat if the sump liquid solvent level drops to the sump heater coils. This requirement
does not apply to a solvent cleaning machine that uses steam to heat the solvent.
e. Each vapor cleaning machine shall be equipped with a vapor level control device that
shuts off sump heat if the vapor level in the vapor cleaning machine rises above the
height of the primary condenser.
f. Each vapor cleaning machine shall have a primary condenser.
3.3.11 The Permittee shall ensure that each batch vapor cleaning machine in Equipment Group
DG01 employs one of the following control combinations:
[40 CFR 63.463(b)]
a. For units with a solvent/air interface area of 13 square feet or less in Equipment
Group DG01, the Permittee shall employ Control Combination Option 6 in Table 1 to
Subpart T of Part 63, which requires a freeboard refrigeration device and a freeboard
ratio of 1.0.
b. For units with a solvent/air interface area greater than 13 square feet in Equipment
Group DG01, the Permittee shall employ Control Combination Option 1 in Table 2 to
Subpart T of Part 63, which requires a freeboard refrigeration device, a freeboard
ratio of 1.0, and superheated vapor.
c. As an alternative to the control combinations in paragraphs a. and b. above, the
Permittee shall demonstrate that the solvent cleaning machine can achieve and
maintain an idling emission limit of 0.22 kg/hr/m2 (0.045 lbs/hr/ft2) of solvent/air
interface area. For purposes of compliance with the idling emission limit, the
Permittee shall use EPA Reference Method 307, as required by 40 CFR 63.465(a), to
determine the idling emission rate of the batch vapor cleaning machine(s) in
Equipment Group DG01.
3.3.12 The Permittee shall operate each batch vapor solvent cleaning machine in Equipment
Group DG01 in compliance with all of the required work and operational practices
specified below:
[40 CFR 63.463(d)]
a. Control air disturbances across the cleaning machine opening(s) by incorporating one
of the following control equipment or techniques:
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i. Cover(s) on each solvent cleaning machine shall be in place during the idling
mode, and during the downtime mode unless either the solvent has been
removed from the machine or maintenance or monitoring is being performed
that requires the cover(s) to not be in place; or
ii. A reduced room draft as described in Condition 3.3.13 and 5.2.7.
b. The parts baskets or the parts being cleaned in an open-top batch vapor cleaning
machine shall not occupy more than 50 percent of the solvent/air interface area unless
the parts baskets or parts are introduced at a speed of 0.9 meters per minute (3 feet per
minute) or less.
c. Any spraying operations shall be done within the vapor zone or within a section of
the solvent cleaning machine that is not directly exposed to the ambient air (i.e., a
baffled or enclosed area of the solvent cleaning machine).
d. Parts shall be oriented so that the solvent drains from them freely. Parts having
cavities or blind holes shall be tipped or rotated before being removed from any
solvent cleaning machine unless an equally effective approach has been approved by
the Director.
e. Parts baskets or parts shall not be removed from any solvent cleaning machine until
dripping has stopped.
f. During startup of each vapor cleaning machine, the primary condenser shall be turned
on before the sump heater.
g. During shutdown of each vapor cleaning machine, the sump heater shall be turned off
and the solvent vapor layer allowed to collapse before the primary condenser is
turned off.
h. When solvent is added or drained from any solvent cleaning machine, the solvent
shall be transferred using threaded or other leak-proof couplings and the end of the
pipe in the solvent sump shall be located beneath the liquid solvent surface.
i. Each solvent cleaning machine and associated controls shall be maintained as
recommended by the manufacturers of the equipment or using alternative
maintenance practices that have been demonstrated to the Director's satisfaction to
achieve the same or better results as those recommended by the manufacturer.
j. Each operator of a solvent cleaning machine shall complete and pass the applicable
sections of the test of solvent cleaning operating procedures in appendix A of Subpart
T, if requested during an inspection by the Director.
k. Waste solvent, still bottoms, and sump bottoms shall be collected and stored in closed
containers. The closed containers may contain a device that would allow pressure
relief, but would not allow liquid solvent to drain from the container.
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l. Sponges, fabric, wood, and paper products shall not be cleaned.
3.3.13 The Permittee shall operate each batch vapor cleaning machine in Equipment Group DG01
in compliance with the applicable work and operational practices specified below:
[40 CFR 63.463(e)]
a. If a freeboard refrigeration device is used to comply with these standards, the
Permittee shall ensure that the chilled air blanket temperature (in °F), measured at the
center of the air blanket, is no greater than 30 percent of the solvent’s boiling point.
An exceedance has occurred if a deviation is detected and not corrected and if
compliance with the chilled air blanket temperature parameter is not demonstrated
within 15 days of detection.
b. If a reduced room draft is used to comply with these standards, the Permittee shall
comply with the following requirements:
i. Ensure that the flow or movement of air across the top of the freeboard area of
the solvent cleaning machine or within the solvent cleaning machine enclosure
does not exceed 15.2 meters per minute (50 feet per minute) at any time as
measured using the procedures in Condition 5.2.7. An exceedance has occurred
if a deviation is detected and not corrected and if compliance with the air flow
parameter is not demonstrated within 15 days of detection.
ii. Establish and maintain the operating conditions under which the wind speed
was demonstrated to be 15.2 meters per minute (50 feet per minute) or less as
described in Condition 5.2.7. Any deviation detected is an exceedance.
c. If an idling-mode cover is used to comply with these standards, the Permittee shall
comply with the following requirements:
i. Ensure that the cover is in place whenever parts are not in the solvent cleaning
machine and completely covers the cleaning machine openings when in place.
Any deviation detected is an exceedance.
ii. Ensure that the idling-mode cover is maintained free of cracks, holes, and other
defects. An exceedance has occurred if a deviation is detected and not
corrected and if compliance with the idling-mode cover requirement is not
demonstrated within 15 days of detection.
d. If a superheated vapor system is used to comply with these standards, the Permittee
shall comply with the following requirements:
i. Ensure that the temperature of the solvent vapor at the center of the superheated
vapor zone is at least 10°F above the solvent’s boiling point. An exceedance
has occurred if a deviation is detected and not corrected and if compliance with
the superheated vapor zone temperature parameter is not demonstrated within
15 days of detection.
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ii. Ensure that the manufacturer’s specifications for determining the minimum
proper dwell time within the superheated vapor system are followed. Any
deviation detected is an exceedance.
iii. Ensure that parts remain within the superheated vapor for at least the minimum
proper dwell time specified by the cleaning machine’s manufacturer. Any
deviation detected is an exceedance.
3.3.14 If complying with the idling emission limit in Condition 3.3.11c., the Permittee shall
comply with the following requirements for each batch vapor cleaning machine in
Equipment Group DG01:
[40 CFR 63.463(f)]
a. Conduct an initial performance test, including:
(i) Demonstrate compliance with the idling emission limit in Condition 3.3.11c.
(ii) Establish parameters that will be monitored to demonstrate compliance. If a
control device is used that is listed in 40 CFR 63.463(e)(2), then the
requirements for that control device as listed in 40 CFR 63.463(e)(2) shall be
used unless the Permittee can demonstrate to the Director’s satisfaction that an
alternative strategy is equally effective.
b. Conduct the periodic monitoring of the parameters used to demonstrate compliance as
described in 40 CFR 63.466(f).
c. Operate the solvent cleaning machine within parameters identified in the initial
performance test.
d. If any of the requirements in paragraphs a., b., or c. of this condition are not met,
determine whether an exceedance has occurred using the following criteria:
(i) If using a control listed in 40 CFR 63.463(e), the Permittee shall comply with
the appropriate parameter values in 40 CFR 63.463(e)(2) and the exceedance
delineations in paragraphs 40 CFR 63.463(e)(3).
(ii) If using a control not listed in 40 CFR 63.463(e), the Permittee shall indicate
whether the exceedance of the parameters that are monitored to determine the
proper functioning of this control would be classified as an immediate
exceedance or whether a 15 day repair period would be allowed. This
information must be submitted to the Director for approval.
e. The Permittee shall report all exceedances and all corrections and adjustments made
to avoid an exceedance as specified in Condition 6.2.19.
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40 CFR Part 63 Subpart GG: Aerospace
3.3.15 The Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions of 40 CFR 63 Subpart A,
“General Provisions,” as specified in Table 1 to Subpart GG of Part 63 and 40 CFR 63
Subpart GG, “National Emission Standards for Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework
Facilities” as they pertain to Equipment Groups DP01, FC01, PG01, PR01, PT01, SC04,
and AQ01.
[40 CFR 63.741 (a) and (b)]
3.3.16 The following activities, materials, and uses are not subject to any of the requirements of
Conditions 3.3.15 through 3.3.42, Condition 5.2.1, Condition 5.2.8, Condition 5.2.9 and
any other associated permit condition of this permit, nor are they subject to any other
VOC/HAP control requirements:
[40 CFR 63.741(f), (h), and (j) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)9]
a. Research and development;
b. Quality control;
c. Laboratory testing activities;
d. Chemical milling;
e. Metal finishing;
f. Electrodeposition (except for electrodeposition of paints);
g. Composites processing (except for cleaning and coating of composite parts or
components that become part of an aerospace vehicle or component as well as
composite tooling that comes in contact with such composite parts or components
prior to cure);
h. Electronic parts and assemblies (except for cleaning and topcoating of completed
assemblies);
i. Manufacture of aircraft transparencies;
j. Wastewater treatment operations;
k. Rework of aircraft or aircraft components if the holder of the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) design approval, or the holder's licensee, is not actively
manufacturing the aircraft or aircraft components;
l. Manufacturing and rework of aerospace parts and assemblies not critical to the
vehicle's structural integrity or flight performance;
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m. Regulated activities associated with space vehicles designed to travel beyond the limit
of the earth's atmosphere, including but not limited to satellites, space stations, and
the Space Shuttle System (including orbiter, external tanks, and solid rocket
boosters);
n. Utilization of primers, topcoats, specialty coatings, chemical milling maskants,
strippers, and cleaning solvents that meet the definition of “Non-HAP material” in 40
CFR 63.742;
o. Utilization of primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings that meet the definition of
“classified national security information” in §63.742;
p. Regulated activities associated with the rework of antique aerospace vehicles or
components.
3.3.17 For the purposes of this permit, the term “as applied” is equivalent to the term “as
delivered” and shall mean the coating that is actually used for coating substrate as delivered
to the coating applicator. It includes the contribution of materials used for in-house dilution
of the coating. For the purposes of this permit all terms not specifically defined in this
permit shall have the same definitions as those found in 40 CFR 63 Subpart GG and 391-3-
1-.02(2)(kkk).
[391-3-1-.03(2)(c)]
Aerospace Cleaning Operations
3.3.18 The Permittee shall comply with the following housekeeping measures for all cleaning
operations in Equipment Groups FC01, PR01, PG01, SC04, and AQ01. Cleaning solvents
that contain de minimis HAP and VOC at concentrations less than 0.1% for carcinogens or
1.0% for noncarcinogens or cleaning solvents that meet the composition requirements in
Condition 3.3.19a. are exempt from these housekeeping requirements.
[40 CFR 63.744(a) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)5]
a. Place used solvent-laden cloth, paper, or any other absorbent applicators used for
cleaning in bags or other closed containers upon completing their use. Ensure that
these bags and containers are kept closed at all times except when depositing or
removing these materials from the container. Use bags and containers of such design
so as to contain the vapors of the cleaning solvent. Cotton-tipped swabs used for very
small cleaning operations are exempt from this requirement.
b. Store fresh and spent cleaning solvents, except semi-aqueous solvent cleaners (as
defined in Condition 3.3.22), used in aerospace cleaning operations in closed
containers.
c. Conduct the handling and transfer of cleaning solvents to or from enclosed systems,
vats, waste containers, and other cleaning operation equipment that hold or store fresh
or spent cleaning solvents in such a manner that minimizes spills.
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3.3.19 The Permittee shall only use cleaning solvents in Equipment Groups SC04 and AQ01 (used
in hand-wipe cleaning) that meet one of the following requirements. Cleaning solvents that
contain de minimis HAP or VOC (as defined in Condition 3.3.18) are exempt from these
requirements.
[40 CFR 63.744(b) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)6]
a. Meet one of the following composition requirements:
Aqueous
Cleaning solvents in which water is the primary ingredient (80 percent of cleaning
solvent solution as applied must be water). Detergents, surfactants, and bioenzyme
mixtures and nutrients may be combined with the water along with a variety of
additives such as organic solvents (e.g. high boiling point alcohols), builders,
saponifiers, inhibitors, emulsifiers, pH buffers, and antifoaming agents. Aqueous
solutions must have a flash point greater than 93C (200F) (as reported by the
manufacturer), and the solution must be miscible with water.
Hydrocarbon-Based
Cleaners that are composed of photochemically reactive hydrocarbons and/or
oxygenated hydrocarbons and have a maximum composite vapor pressure of 7 mm
Hg at 20C (3.75 in. H2O at 68F). These cleaners also contain no HAP.
b. Have a composite vapor pressure of 45 mm Hg (24.1 in. H2O) or less at 20C (68F);
c. Demonstrate that the volume of hand-wipe solvents used in cleaning operations has
been reduced by at least 60% from a baseline adjusted for production. The baseline
shall be established as part of an approved alternative plan administered by EPD.
3.3.20 The following hand-wipe cleaning operations in Equipment Groups SC04 and AQ01 are
exempt from the requirements of Condition 3.3.19:
[40 CFR 63.744(e) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)12]
a. Cleaning during the manufacture, assembly, installation, maintenance, or testing of
components of breathing oxygen systems that are exposed to the breathing oxygen;
b. Cleaning during the manufacture, assembly, installation, maintenance, or testing of
parts, subassemblies, or assemblies that are exposed to strong oxidizers or reducers
(e.g. nitrogen tetroxide, liquid oxygen, or hydrazine);
c. Cleaning and surface activation prior to adhesive bonding;
d. Cleaning of electronic parts and assemblies containing electronic parts;
e. Cleaning of aircraft and ground support equipment fluid systems that are exposed to
the fluid, including air-to-air heat exchangers and hydraulic fluid systems;
f. Cleaning of fuel cells, fuel tanks, and confined spaces;
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g. Surface cleaning of solar cells, coated optics, and thermal control surfaces;
h. Cleaning during fabrication, assembly, installation, and maintenance of upholstery,
curtains, carpet, and other textile materials used in the interior of the aircraft;
i. Cleaning of metallic and non-metallic materials used in honeycomb cores during the
manufacture or maintenance of these cores, and cleaning of the completed cores used
in the manufacture or maintenance of aerospace vehicles or components;
j. Cleaning of aircraft transparencies, polycarbonate or glass substrates;
k. Cleaning and cleaning solvent usage associated with research and development,
quality control, and laboratory testing;
l. Cleaning operations, using nonflammable liquids, conducted within five feet of
energized electrical systems. Energized electrical systems means any AC or DC
electrical circuit on an assembled aircraft once electrical power is connected,
including interior passenger and cargo areas, wheel wells and tail sections; and
m. Cleaning operations identified as essential uses under the Montreal Protocol for
which essential use allowances or exemptions have been allocated pursuant to 40
CFR 82.4.
3.3.21 For spray gun cleaning activities in Equipment Group PG01, the Permittee shall use one or
more of the following techniques, or their equivalent. Cleaning solvents that contain de
minimis HAP or VOC (as defined in Condition 3.3.18) are exempt from these
requirements.
[40 CFR 63.744(c) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)7]
a. Enclosed system. The Permittee shall clean the spray gun in an enclosed system that
is closed at all times except when inserting or removing the spray guns. Cleaning
shall consist of forcing cleaning solvent through the gun.
b. Nonatomized cleaning. The Permittee shall clean the spray gun by placing cleaning
solvent in the pressure pot and forcing it through the gun with the atomizing cap in
place. No atomizing air is to be used. The Permittee shall direct the cleaning solvent
from the spray gun into a vat, drum, or other waste container that is closed when not
in use.
c. Disassembled spray gun cleaning. The Permittee shall disassemble the spray guns
and clean the components by hand in a vat, which shall remain closed at all times
except when in use. Alternatively, the Permittee shall soak the components in a vat,
which shall remain closed during the soaking period and when not inserting or
removing components.
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d. Atomizing cleaning. The Permittee shall clean the spray gun by forcing the cleaning
solvent through the gun and direct the resulting atomized spray into a waste container
that is fitted with a device designed to capture the atomized cleaning solvent
emissions.
The cleaning of nozzle tips of automated spray equipment systems, except for robotic
systems that can be programmed to spray into a closed container, shall be exempt from the
requirements of this permit condition.
3.3.22 Each time flush cleaning is conducted in Equipment Groups FC01 and PR01, the Permittee
shall empty the used cleaning solvent from the aerospace part or assembly, or components
of a coating unit (with the exception of spray guns) into an enclosed container or collection
system that is kept closed when not in use or into a system with equivalent emission control
approved by the Director. Cleaning solvents that contain de minimis HAP or VOC (as
defined in Condition 3.3.18), cleaning solvents that meet the composition requirements in
Condition 3.3.19a and semi-aqueous cleaning solvents (≥ 60 percent of cleaning solvent
solution as applied must be water), used in Equipment Groups FC01 and PR01are exempt
from the requirements of this condition.
[40 CFR 63.744(d) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)8]
Aerospace Primer, Topcoat and Specialty Coating Application Operations
VOC and Organic HAP Emission Requirements
3.3.23 Aerospace equipment that is no longer operational, intended for public display, and not
easily capable of being moved is exempt from the requirements specified in Conditions
3.3.24 through 3.3.27.
[40 CFR 63.745(a)]
3.3.24 The requirements for primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings specified in Conditions
3.3.25 through 3.3.27 do not apply to the use of low-volume coatings for which the 12-
month rolling total of each separate formulation used does not exceed 50 gallons, and the
combined 12 month rolling total of all such low volume primers, topcoats, and specialty
coatings used at the facility does not exceed 200 gallons. Primers, topcoats, and specialty
coatings exempt under the provisions listed in Conditions 3.3.16, 3.3.30, and 3.3.34 are not
included in these 50-gallon and 200-gallon limits.
[40 CFR 63.741(g) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)10]
3.3.25 The Permittee shall conduct the handling and transfer of primers, topcoats, and specialty
coatings used for aerospace coating to or from containers, tanks, vats, vessels, and piping
systems in such a manner that minimizes spills.
[40 CFR 63.745(b)]
3.3.26 The Permittee shall comply with the following VOC and organic HAP content limits for all
uncontrolled, non-exempt aerospace primers, topcoats (including self-priming topcoats),
and specialty coatings.
[40 CFR 63.745(c) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)1]
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a. Organic HAP emissions from primers shall be limited to an organic HAP content
level of no more than: 540 g/L (4.5 lb/gal) of primer (less water), as applied, for
general aviation rework facilities; or 650 g/L (5.4 lb/gal) of exterior primer (less
water), as applied, to large commercial aircraft components (parts or assemblies) or
fully assembled, large commercial aircraft at existing affected sources that produce
fully assembled, large commercial aircraft; or 350 g/L (2.9 lb/gal) of primer (less
water), as applied.
b. VOC emissions from primers shall be limited to a VOC content level of no more
than: 540 g/L (4.5 lb/gal) of primer (less water and exempt solvents), as applied, for
general aviation rework facilities; or 650 g/L (5.4 lb/gal) of exterior primer (less
water and exempt solvents), as applied, to large commercial aircraft components
(parts or assemblies) or fully assembled, large commercial aircraft at existing affected
sources that produce fully assembled, large commercial aircraft; or 350 g/L (2.9
lb/gal) of primer (less water and exempt solvents), as applied.
c. Organic HAP emissions from topcoats shall be limited to an organic HAP content
level of no more than: 420 g/L (3.5 lb/gal) of coating (less water) as applied or 540
g/L (4.5 lb/gal) of coating (less water) as applied for general aviation rework
facilities. Organic HAP emissions from self-priming topcoats shall be limited to an
organic HAP content level of no more than: 420 g/L (3.5 lb/gal) of self-priming
topcoat (less water) as applied or 540 g/L (4.5 lb/gal) of self-priming topcoat (less
water) as applied for general aviation rework facilities.
d. VOC emissions from topcoats shall be limited to a VOC content level of no more
than: 420 g/L (3.5 lb/gal) of coating (less water and exempt solvents) as applied or
540 g/L (4.5 lb/gal) of coating (less water and exempt solvents) as applied for general
aviation rework facilities. VOC emissions from self-priming topcoats shall be limited
to a VOC content level of no more than: 420 g/L (3.5 lb/gal) of self-priming topcoat
(less water and exempt solvents) as applied or 540 g/L (4.5 lb/gal) of self-priming
topcoat (less water) as applied for general aviation rework facilities.
e. Organic HAP emissions from specialty coatings shall be limited to an organic HAP
content level of no more than the HAP content limit specified in Table 3.3.26 for each
applicable specialty coating type.
f. VOC emissions from specialty coatings shall be limited to a VOC content level of no
more than the VOC content limit specified in Table 3.3.26 for each applicable
specialty coating type.
Table 3.3.26 Specialty Coating Organic HAP and VOC Limitations
Coating Type HAP Limit g/L
(lb/gallon)1
VOC Limit g/L
(lb/gallon)1
Ablative Coating 600 (5.0) 600 (5.0)
Adhesion Promoter 890 (7.4) 890 (7.4)
Adhesive Bonding Primers: Cured at 250 °F or below 850 (7.1) 850 (7.1)
Adhesive Bonding Primers: Cured above 250 °F 1030 (8.6) 1030 (8.6)
Commercial Interior Adhesive 760 (6.3) 760 (6.3)
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Coating Type HAP Limit g/L
(lb/gallon)1
VOC Limit g/L
(lb/gallon)1
Cyanoacrylate Adhesive 1,020 (8.5) 1,020 (8.5)
Fuel Tank Adhesive 620 (5.2) 620 (5.2)
Nonstructural Adhesive 360 (3.0) 360 (3.0)
Rocket Motor Bonding Adhesive 890 (7.4) 890 (7.4)
Rubber-based Adhesive 850 (7.1) 850 (7.1)
Structural Autoclavable Adhesive 60 (0.5) 60 (0.5)
Structural Nonautoclavable Adhesive 850 (7.1) 850 (7.1)
Antichafe Coating 660 (5.5) 660 (5.5)
Bearing Coating 620 (5.2) 620 (5.2)
Caulking and Smoothing Compounds 850 (7.1) 850 (7.1)
Chemical Agent-Resistant Coating 550 (4.6) 550 (4.6)
Clear Coating 720 (6.0) 720 (6.0)
Commercial Exterior Aerodynamic Structure Primer 650 (5.4) 650 (5.4)
Compatible Substrate Primer 780 (6.5) 780 (6.5)
Corrosion Prevention System 710 (5.9) 710 (5.9)
Cryogenic Flexible Primer 645 (5.4) 645 (5.4)
Cryoprotective Coating 600 (5.0) 600 (5.0)
Dry Lubricative Material 880 (7.3) 880 (7.3)
Electric or Radiation-Effect Coating 800 (6.7) 800 (6.7)
Electrostatic Discharge and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
Coating 800 (6.7) 800 (6.7)
Elevated-Temperature Skydrol-Resistant Commercial Primer 740 (6.2) 740 (6.2)
Epoxy Polyamide Topcoat 660 (5.5) 660 (5.5)
Fire-Resistant (interior) Coating 800 (6.7) 800 (6.7)
Flexible Primer 640 (5.3) 640 (5.3)
Flight-Test Coatings: Missile or Single Use Aircraft 420 (3.5) 420 (3.5)
Flight-Test Coatings: All Other 840 (7.0) 840 (7.0)
Fuel-Tank Coating 720 (6.0) 720 (6.0)
High-Temperature Coating 850 (7.1) 850 (7.1)
Insulation Covering 740 (6.2) 740 (6.2)
Intermediate Release Coating 750 (6.3) 750 (6.3)
Lacquer 830 (6.9) 830 (6.9)
Bonding Maskant 1,230 (10.3) 1,230 (10.3)
Critical Use and Line Sealer Maskant 1,020 (8.5) 1,020 (8.5)
Seal Coat Maskant 1,230 (10.3) 1,230 (10.3)
Metallized Epoxy Coating 740 (6.2) 740 (6.2)
Mold Release 780 (6.5) 780 (6.5)
Optical Anti-Reflective Coating 750 (6.3) 750 (6.3)
Part Marking Coating 850 (7.1) 850 (7.1)
Pretreatment Coating 780 (6.5) 780 (6.5)
Rain Erosion-Resistant Coating 850 (7.1) 850 (7.1)
Rocket Motor Nozzle Coating 660 (5.5) 660 (5.5)
Scale Inhibitor 880 (7.3) 880 (7.3)
Screen Print Ink 840 (7.0) 840 (7.0)
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Coating Type HAP Limit g/L
(lb/gallon)1
VOC Limit g/L
(lb/gallon)1
Extrudable/Rollable/Brushable Sealant 280 (2.3) 280 (2.3)
Sprayable Sealant 600 (5.0) 600 (5.0)
Silicone Insulation Material 850 (7.1) 850 (7.1)
Solid Film Lubricant 880 (7.3) 880 (7.3)
Specialized Function Coating 890 (7.4) 890 (7.4)
Temporary Protective Coating 320 (2.7) 320 (2.7)
Thermal Control Coating 800 (6.7) 800 (6.7)
Wet Fastener Installation Coating 675 (5.6) 675 (5.6)
Wing Coating 850 (7.1) 850 (7.1) 1 Coating limits for HAP are expressed in terms of mass (grams or pounds) of HAP per volume (liters or gallons) of
coating less water. Coating limits for VOC are expressed in terms of mass (grams or pounds) of VOC per volume
(liters or gallons) of coating less water and less exempt solvent.
3.3.27 The Permittee shall comply with the VOC and organic HAP content limits in Condition
3.3.26 by one of the following two methods, either by themselves or in conjunction with
one another.
[40 CFR 63.743(d), 40 CFR 63.745(e), and 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)2]
a. The Permittee shall use primers, topcoats (including self-priming topcoats), and
specialty coatings with VOC and organic HAP content levels equal to or less than the
limits specified in Condition 3.3.26.
b. The Permittee shall use any combination of uncontrolled primers, topcoats (including
self-priming topcoats), and specialty coatings such that the monthly volume-weighted
averages of the VOC and organic HAP contents of the combination of coatings
comply with the content limits specified in Condition 3.3.26. Averaging between the
primers, topcoats (including self-priming topcoats), and specialty coatings types or
any combination of these coating categories is not permitted.
If the Permittee selects the option of complying with the VOC and/or organic HAP content
levels using averaging, the Permittee shall follow the provisions listed in 40 CFR 63.750(f)
for determining the average VOC content level for coating materials and 40 CFR 63.750(d)
for determining the average organic HAP content level for coating materials.
Application Techniques
3.3.28 The Permittee shall ensure all spray-applied non-exempt primers, topcoats (including
selfpriming topcoats), and specialty coatings subject to Condition 3.3.26, shall be applied
using one or more of the following spray application techniques:
[40 CFR 63.745(f)(1) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)3]
a. High volume low pressure (HVLP) spraying;
b. Electrostatic spray application;
c. Airless spray application;
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d. Air-assisted airless spray application; or
e. Other coating spray application methods that achieve emission reductions or a
transfer efficiency equivalent to or better than HVLP spray, electrostatic spray, airless
spray, or air-assisted airless spray application methods, as determined by the Director
according to the requirements in 40 CFR 63.750(i).
3.3.29 All coating spray application devices used to apply primers topcoats (including self-
priming topcoats), and specialty coatings subject to Condition 3.3.26, shall be operated
according to company procedures, local specified operating procedures, and/or the
manufacturer’s specifications, whichever is most stringent, at all times. Spray application
equipment modified by the facility shall maintain a transfer efficiency equivalent to HVLP
spray, electrostatic spray, airless spray, or air-assisted airless spray application techniques.
[40 CFR 63.745(f)(2) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)4]
3.3.30 The following coating operations are exempt from the requirements of Conditions 3.3.28
and 3.3.29:
[40 CFR 63.745(f)(3) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)11]
a. Any coating operation that normally requires the use of an airbrush or an extension on
the spray gun to properly reach limited access spaces;
b. The application of coatings that contain fillers that adversely affect atomization with
HVLP spray guns and that the Division has determined cannot be applied by any of
the application methods specified in Condition 3.3.28;
c. The application of coatings that normally have a dried film thickness of less than
0.0013 centimeter (0.0005 in.) and that the Division has determined cannot be applied
by any of the application methods specified in Condition 3.3.28;
d. The use of airbrush application methods for stenciling, lettering, and other
identification markings, and the spray application of no more than 3.0 fluid ounces of
coating in a single application (i.e., the total volume of a single coating formulation
applied during any one day to any one aerospace vehicle or component) from a hand-
held device with a paint cup capacity that is equal to or less than 3.0 fluid ounces (89
cubic centimeters). Using multiple small paint cups or refilling a small paint cup to
apply more than 3.0 fluid ounces is prohibited. If a paint cup liner is used in a
reusable holder or cup, then the holder or cup must be designed to hold a liner with a
capacity of no more than 3.0 fluid ounces. For example, a 3.0 ounce liner cannot be
used in a holder that can also be used with a 6.0 ounce liner;
e. The use of hand-held non-refillable spray (aerosol) can application methods;
f. Touch-up and repair operations;
g. Adhesives, sealants, maskants, caulking materials, and inks; and
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h. The application of coatings that contain less than 0.17 pounds of VOC per gallon of
coating (20 grams of VOC per liter of coating).
Inorganic HAP Emissions Requirements
3.3.31 The Permittee shall ensure that all non-exempt primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings
that contain inorganic HAP and that are spray-applied are applied within an enclosure in
Equipment Group PT01. This enclosure shall be a paint booth or hangar in which air flow
is directed downward onto or across the part or assembly being coated and exhausted
through one or more outlets to a particulate matter air pollution control device.
[40 CFR 63.745(g)(1)]
3.3.32 Filter systems subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart GG inorganic HAP emission control
requirements shall be two-stage or three-stage filter systems or the equivalent, as
determined by the Division, and be certified by the filter manufacturer to meet or exceed
the efficiency data points of Tables 2 through 5 of this Permit Condition.
[40 CFR 63.745(g)(2)]
Table 2: Two-Stage Arrestor; Liquid Phase Challenge for Existing Sources Filtration Efficiency Requirement, %
Aerodynamic Particle Size Range, um
> 90
> 5.7
> 50
> 4.1
> 10
> 2.2
Table 3: Two-Stage Arrestor; Solid Phase Challenge for Existing Sources Filtration Efficiency Requirement, %
Aerodynamic Particle Size Range, um
> 90
> 8.1
> 50
> 5.0
> 10
> 2.6
Table 4: Three-Stage Arrestor; Liquid Phase Challenge for New Sources Filtration Efficiency Requirement, %
Aerodynamic Particle Size Range, um
> 95
> 2.0
> 80
> 1.0
> 65
> 0.42
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Table 5: Three-Stage Arrestor; Solid Phase Challenge for New Sources Filtration Efficiency Requirement, %
Aerodynamic Particle Size Range, um
> 95
> 2.5
> 85
> 1.1
> 75
> 0.70
3.3.33 If the pressure drop across the dry particulate filter system in Equipment Group PT01, as
recorded pursuant to Condition 5.2.1a., is outside the limit(s) specified by the filter
manufacturer or in locally prepared operating procedures (whichever is more stringent)
and/or the booth manufacturer’s or locally prepared maintenance procedures for the filters
have not been performed as scheduled, shut down the operation immediately and take
corrective action. The operation shall not be resumed until the pressure drop is returned
within the specified limit(s)
[40 CFR 63.745(g)(3)]
3.3.34 The requirements of Conditions 3.3.31 through 3.3.33 do not apply to the following exempt
activities in Equipment Group PT01:
[40 CFR 63.745(g)(4)]
a. Touch-up of scratched surfaces or damaged paint;
b. Hole daubing for fasteners;
c. Touch-up of trimmed edges;
d. Coating prior to joining dissimilar metal components;
e. Stencil operations performed by brush or air brush;
f. Section joining;
g. Touch-up of bushings and other similar parts;
h. Sealant detackifying;
i. Spray application of primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings in an area identified in
a Title V permit where the Division has determined that it is not technically feasible
to spray apply coatings to the parts in a booth;
j. The use of hand-held non-refillable aerosol containers; and
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k. The spray application of no more than 3.0 fluid ounces of coating in a single
application (i.e., the total volume of a single coating formulation applied during any
one day to any one aerospace vehicle or component) from a hand-held device with a
paint cup capacity that is equal to or less than 3.0 fluid ounces (89 cubic centimeters).
Using multiple small paint cups or refilling a small paint cup to apply more than 3.0
fluid ounces under the requirements of this paragraph is prohibited. If a paint cup
liner is used in a reusable holder or cup, then the holder or cup must be designed to
hold a liner with a capacity of no more than 3.0 fluid ounces. For example, under the
requirements of this paragraph, a 3.0 ounce liner cannot be used in a holder that can
also be used with a 6.0 ounce liner.
Aerospace Depainting Operations
3.3.35 Except as provided in Conditions 3.3.36 and 3.3.37, the Permittee shall emit no organic
HAP from chemical stripping formulations and agents or chemical paint softeners from
Equipment Group DP01.
[40 CFR 63.746(b)(1)]
3.3.36 The Permittee shall not, on a calendar year basis, use more than 26 gallons of organic HAP-
containing chemical strippers per commercial aircraft depainted or alternatively 190 pounds
of organic HAP per commercial aircraft depainted in Equipment Group DP01 for spot
stripping and decal removal; or more than 50 gallons of organic HAP-containing chemical
strippers or alternatively 365 pounds of organic HAP per military aircraft depainted in
Equipment Group DP01 for spot stripping and decal removal.
[40 CFR 63.746(b)(3)]
3.3.37 The Permittee shall operate and maintain all non-chemical based depainting equipment in
Equipment Group DP01 according to the manufacturers specifications or locally prepared
operating procedures. During periods of malfunctions of such equipment, substitute
materials may be used during the repair period provided the substitute materials used are
those available that minimize organic HAP emissions. In no event shall substitute materials
be used for more than 15 days annually, unless such materials are organic HAP-free.
[40 CFR 63.746(b)(2)]
3.3.38 When the Permittee uses non-chemical based equipment for depainting operations in
Equipment Group DP01, the Permittee shall comply with the following requirements.
Mechanical and hand sanding operations are exempt from the requirements in this
condition.
[40 CFR 63.746(b)(4)]
a. Perform the depainting operation in an enclosed area, unless a closed-cycle
depainting system is used.
b. Pass any air stream removed from the enclosed area or closed-cycle depainting
system through a dry particulate filter system meeting the performance specifications
in Condition 3.3.32, before exhausting the emissions to the atmosphere. For the dry
particulate filter system, the following requirements shall be met:
i. Maintain the system in good working order;
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ii. Install a differential pressure gauge across the filter banks;
iii. Continuously monitor the pressure drop across the filter, and read and record
the pressure drop once per shift; and
iv. Shut down the operation immediately and take corrective action when the
pressure drop exceeds or falls below the limits specified by the filter
manufacturer or in locally prepared operating procedures, whichever is more
stringent. The operation shall not be resumed until the pressure drop is returned
within the specified limits.
3.3.39 Aerospace vehicles or components that are intended for public display, no longer
operational, and not easily capable of being moved are exempt from the requirements of
Conditions 3.3.35 through 3.3.38 for Equipment Group DP01.
[40 CFR 63.746(a)(2)]
3.3.40 The Permittee is exempt from the depainting requirements of Conditions 3.3.35 through
3.3.38 for Equipment Group DP01 if the facility depaints six or less completed aerospace
vehicles in a calendar year.
[40 CFR 63.746(a)]
3.3.41 The following depainting operations in Equipment Group DP01 are exempt from the
requirements of Conditions 3.3.35 through 3.3.38:
[40 CFR 63.746(a)(1) and (3)]
a. Depainting of radomes; and
b. Depainting of parts, subassemblies, and assemblies normally removed from the
primary aircraft structure before depainting. However, depainting of wings and
stabilizers is always subject to the requirements of Conditions 3.3.35 through 3.3.38
regardless of whether their removal is considered by the Permittee to be normal
practice for depainting.
Aerospace Handling and Storage of Waste
3.3.42 The Permittee shall conduct the handling and transfer of all organic HAP-containing waste
to or from containers, tanks, vats, vessels, and piping systems in such a manner that
minimizes spills. The Permittee shall store all waste that contains organic HAP in closed
containers.
All wastes that are determined to be hazardous wastes under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act of 1976 (PL 94 – 580) (RCRA) as implemented by 40 CFR Parts 260 and
261, and that are subject to RCRA requirements as implemented by 40 CFR Parts 262
through 268, are exempt from the requirements of this condition.
[40 CFR 63.748]
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MACT DDDDD: Boilers
3.3.43 The Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions of 40 CFR 63, Subpart DDDDD
“National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial,
Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters” and the applicable provisions
of 40 CFR 63,Subpart A “General Provisions” as described in Subpart DDDDD.
[40 CFR 63.7985]
3.3.44 The Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions of the National Emissions
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS) as found in 40 CFR Part 63,
Subpart DDDDD – “National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major
Sources: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process heaters, as
promulgated on March 21, 2011 and amended on January 31, 2013, for all applicable
equipment no later than January 31, 2016. In particular, the Permittee shall comply with
the following work practice standards at all times during the operation of the boilers in
Equipment Groups BF02 and BF04:
[40 CFR 63.7490(d), 63.7495(b), 63.7499(l), 63.7499(u), 63.7500(a)(1) & 63.7505(a)]
a. Conduct annual tune-ups on each of the boiler in Equipment Groups BF02 and BF04
for any of the boilers not equipped with a continuous oxygen trim systems in
accordance with Condition 5.2.10.
[40 CFR 63.7500(a)(1), 63.7500(e) & Table 3 to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart DDDDD]
b. Conduct tune-ups on each of the boilers in Equipment Groups BF02 and BF04 for
any of the boilers equipped with a continuous oxygen trim systems that maintains an
optimum air to fuel ratio every five (5) years in accordance with Condition 5.2.10.
[40 CFR 63.7500(a)(1)]
c. If the Permittee intends to use jet fuel or diesel fuel to fire boilers in Equipment
Groups BF02 and BF04 during a period of natural gas curtailment or supply
interruption, as defined in §63.7575, the Permittee must follow the record keeping
and reporting requirement as specified in 6.2.41.
3.3.45 The Permittee shall obtain and retire at least 52 tons of NOx emission reduction credits
prior to the startup of Engine Test Cell No. 5 (SHEA ID No. 5898).
[40 CFR 51.165 and 391-3-1-.03(8)(c)]
3.4 Equipment SIP Rule Standards
3.4.1 The Permittee shall not discharge or cause the discharge into the atmosphere from
Equipment Groups BF02, BF03, ET01, PT01, and ATTACHMENT E any gases which
exhibit opacity equal to or greater than 40 percent.
[391-3-1-.02(2)(b)]
3.4.2 The Permittee shall not discharge or cause the discharge of particulate matter from fuel
burning equipment in Equipment Group BF02 and BF04 in amounts equal to or exceeding
the following:
[391-3-1-.02(2)(d)]
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a. For fuel burning equipment, which was constructed on or before January 1, 1972 with
heat input capacity less than 10 MMBtu/hr:
[391-3-1-.02(2)(d)1(i)]
i. Any gases containing particulate matter in excess 0.7 pounds per MMBtu, or
b. For fuel burning equipment, which was constructed on or before January 1, 1972 with
heat input capacity equal to or greater than 10 MMBtu/hr and equal to or less than
2,000 MMBtu/hr:
[391-3-1-.02(2)(d)1(ii)]
i. Any gases containing particulate matter in excess of the rate derived from
P=0.7(10/R)0.202 pounds per MMBtu heat input, where P equals the allowable
particulate emission rate in pounds per MMBtu heat input and R equals the heat
input in million Btu per hour, or
c. For fuel burning equipment, which was constructed after January 1, 1972 with heat
input capacity less than 10 MMBtu/hr:
[391-3-1-.02(2)(d)2(i) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(d)3]
i. Any gases containing particulate matter in excess of 0.5 pounds per MMBtu, or
ii. Any gases which exhibit opacity equal to or greater than twenty (20) percent
except for one six-minute period per hour of not more than twenty-seven (27)
percent opacity.
d. For fuel burning equipment, which was constructed after January 1, 1972 with heat
input capacity equal or greater than 10 MMBTU/hr and equal to or less than 250
MMBtu/hr:
[391-3-1-.02(2)(d)2(ii) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(d)3]
i. Any gases containing particulate matter in excess of the rate derived from
P=0.5(10/R)0.5 pounds per MMBtu heat input, where P equals the allowable
particulate emission rate in pounds per MMBtu heat input and R equals the heat
input in million Btu per hour, or
ii. Any gases which exhibit opacity equal to or greater than twenty (20) percent
except for one six-minute period per hour of not more than twenty-seven (27)
percent opacity.
3.4.3 The Permittee shall not discharge or cause the discharge into the atmosphere from
Equipment Group PT01 any gases which contain particulate matter equal to or in excess of
the rate derived from E = 4.1(P)0.67 for process input weight rates up to and including 30
tons per hour where E equals the allowable emission rate in pounds per hour and P equals
the process input weight rate in tons per hour.
[391-3-1-.02(2)(e)]
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3.4.4 The Permittee shall not combust in Equipment Groups BF02, BF03, BF04, ET01, and
ATTACHMENT E, fuel, the sulfur content of which is greater than 2.5 percent sulfur, by
weight.
[391-3-1-.02(2)(g)]
3.4.5 The Permittee shall ensure that each storage tank in Equipment Group ST01 is equipped
with submerged fill pipes.
[391-3-1-02(2)(vv)]
3.4.6 The Permittee shall conduct an annual tune-up of each emission unit in Equipment Group
BF03 according to locally prepared maintenance instructions.
[391-3-1-.02(2)(yy)]
3.4.7 The Permittee shall not discharge or cause the discharge into the atmosphere from any fuel
burning equipment in Equipment Group BF04, any gases which contain nitrogen oxides
(NOx) in excess of 30 parts per million (ppm) corrected to 3 percent oxygen on a dry basis.
This requirement shall apply from May 1 through September 30 of each year.
[391-3-1-.02(2)(lll)]
3.4.8 The Permittee shall operate each fire pump and emergency generator in ATTACHMENT E
for no more than the hours specified below in any consecutive 12-month period;
[391-3-1-.02(2)(mmm)]
a. 500 hours for each fire pump.
b. 200 hours for each emergency generator.
3.4.9 The Permittee shall only fire natural gas or LPG in Equipment Group BF02 during the
ozone season May 1 through September 30 of each calendar year. During periods of
“natural gas curtailment” the Permittee may combust any fuel the affected unit is capable of
accommodating.
For the purposes of Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr)1(ii), the term “natural gas
curtailment” means any period during which the supply of natural gas is not available for
firing in an affected unit, for reasons beyond the control of and not related to any action or
decision of the owner or operator.
[391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr)1(ii) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr)5]
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3.5 Equipment Standards Not Covered by a Federal or SIP Rule and Not Instituted as an Emission
Cap or Operating Limit
3.5.1 The Permittee shall comply with the following operating limits for scrubbers controlling
emissions from Equipment Group PR01.
[391-3-1-.03(2)(c)]
a. For Scrubber 0979:
i. Maintain the scrubbant liquid pH above 8.0;
ii. Maintain the scrubbant liquid flow rate in the range of 57.2 to 114.4 gallons per
minute (gpm); and
iii. Maintain the pressure drop across the scrubber in the range of 1.5 – 6.0 inches
of water column.
b. For Scrubber 0980:
i. Maintain the scrubbant liquid pH above 8.0;
ii. Maintain the scrubbant liquid flow rate in the range of 101 to 151 gallons per
minute (gpm); and
iii. Maintain the pressure drop across the scrubber in the range of 1.5 – 6.0 inches
of water column.
3.5.2 The Permittee shall ensure that the emissions from all paint booths in Equipment Group
PT01 are passed through a serviceable dry particulate filter system before exhausting the
emissions to the atmosphere at all times that the filter requirements in Conditions 3.3.31 –
3.3.33 are not applicable.
[391-3-1-.03(2)(c)]
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PART 4.0 REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING
4.1 General Testing Requirements
4.1.1 The Permittee shall cause to be conducted a performance test at any specified emission unit
when so directed by the Environmental Protection Division (“Division”). The test results
shall be submitted to the Division within 60 days of the completion of the testing. Any
tests shall be performed and conducted using methods and procedures that have been
previously specified or approved by the Division.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1(i)]
4.1.2 The Permittee shall provide the Division thirty (30) days (or sixty (60) days for tests
required by 40 CFR Part 63) prior written notice of the date of any performance test(s) to
afford the Division the opportunity to witness and/or audit the test, and shall provide with
the notification a test plan in accordance with Division guidelines.
[391-3-1-.02(3)(a) and 40 CFR 63.7(b)(1)]
4.1.3 Performance and compliance tests shall be conducted and data reduced in accordance with
applicable procedures and methods specified in the Division’s Procedures for Testing and
Monitoring Sources of Air Pollutants. The methods for the determination of compliance
with emission limits listed under Sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 are as follows:
a. Method 1 for the sample and velocity traverses for stationary sources.
b. Method 2 for the determination of stack gas velocity and volumetric flow rate.
c. Method 3, 3A, or 3B for the determination of dry molecular weight and for the
determination of emission rate correction factor or excess air.
d. Method 4 for the determination of moisture content in stack gases.
e. Method 5 or Method 17, as applicable, for the determination of particulate emissions
from stationary sources.
f. Method 6 or 6C for the determination of sulfur dioxide emissions from stationary
sources.
g. Method 7 or 7E for the determination of nitrogen oxides emissions from stationary
sources or as an alternative, ASTM D6522.
h. Method 9 and the procedures of Section 1.3 of the PTM for the visual determination
opacity from stationary sources.
i. Method 19 shall be used, when applicable, to convert particulate matter, carbon
monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides concentrations (i.e. grains/dscf for PM,
ppm for gaseous pollutants), as determined using other methods specified in this
section, to emission rates (i.e. lb/MMBtu) or to calculate sulfur dioxide removal
efficiency.
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j. Method 24 for the determination of volatile matter content, water content, density,
volume solids, and weight solids in surface coatings.
k. Method 319 for the determination of dry particulate filter efficiency.
l. ASTM E 260-91 or 96 for the determination of composite vapor pressure by
quantifying the amount of each organic compound in the solvent blends.
m. Method 306 or 306A shall be used to determine chromium emissions.
n. Method 307 shall be used to determine emissions from halogenated solvent vapor
cleaning machines using a liquid level procedure.
o. Methods referenced in the applicable NSPS (found in 40 CFR 60) or NESHAP
(found in 40 CFR 63) shall be used for determination of emissions specified in
applicable requirements of such standards.
Minor changes in methodology may be specified or approved by the Director or his
designee when necessitated by process variables, changes in facility design, or
improvement or corrections that, in his opinion, render those methods or procedures, or
portions thereof, more reliable.
[391-3-1-.02(3)(a)]
4.1.4 The Permittee shall submit performance test results to the US EPA's Central Data Exchange
(CDX) using the Compliance and Emissions Data Reporting Interface (CEDRI) in
accordance with any applicable NSPS or NESHAP standards (40 CFR 60 or 40 CFR 63)
that contain Electronic Data Reporting Requirements. This Condition is only applicable if
required by an applicable standard and for the pollutant(s) subject to said standard.
[391-3-1-.02(8)(a) and 391-3-1-.02(9)(a)]
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4.2 Specific Testing Requirements
4.2.1 The Permittee shall conduct subsequent Method 9 performance tests for each boiler in
Emission Unit Group BF04 using the procedures in 40 CFR 60.47c(a) according to the
applicable schedule below, as determined by the most recent Method 9 performance test
results. The Permittee shall demonstrate compliance with the applicable limit in Condition
3.3.3. The Permittee is not required to burn fuel oil solely for the purpose of performing an
opacity reading.
[40 CFR 60.47c(a)(1)]
a. If no visible emissions are observed, a subsequent Method 9 performance test must be
completed within 12 calendar months from the date that the most recent performance
test was conducted or within 45 days of the next day that fuel with an opacity standard
is combusted, whichever is later;
b. If visible emissions are observed but the maximum 6-minute average opacity is less
than or equal to 5 percent, a subsequent Method 9 performance test must be completed
within 6 calendar months from the date that the most recent performance test was
conducted or within 45 days of the next day that fuel with an opacity standard is
combusted, whichever is later;
c. If the maximum 6-minute average opacity is greater than 5 percent but less than or
equal to 10 percent, a subsequent Method 9 performance test must be completed within
3 calendar months from the date that the most recent performance test was conducted
or within 45 days of the next day that fuel with an opacity standard is combusted,
whichever is later; or
d. If the maximum 6-minute average opacity is greater than 10 percent, a subsequent
Method 9 performance test must be completed within 45 calendar days from the date
that the most recent performance test was conducted or within 45 days of the next day
that fuel with an opacity standard is combusted, whichever is later.
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PART 5.0 REQUIREMENTS FOR MONITORING (Related to Data Collection)
5.1 General Monitoring Requirements
5.1.1 Any continuous monitoring system required by the Division and installed by the Permittee
shall be in continuous operation and data recorded during all periods of operation of the
affected facility except for continuous monitoring system breakdowns and repairs.
Monitoring system response, relating only to calibration checks and zero and span
adjustments, shall be measured and recorded during such periods. Maintenance or repair
shall be conducted in the most expedient manner to minimize the period during which the
system is out of service.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1]
5.2 Specific Monitoring Requirements
5.2.1 The Permittee shall install, calibrate, maintain, and operate monitoring devices for the
measurement of the indicated parameters on the following equipment. Data shall be
recorded at the frequency specified below. Where such performance specification(s) exist,
each system shall meet the applicable performance specification(s) of the Division's
monitoring requirements.
[40 CFR 63.751(c), 391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
a. When applying primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings containing inorganic HAP,
the pressure drop across the dry particulate filter system controlling emissions from
Equipment Group PT01 once per shift that the equipment is operating.
b. When applying primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings not containing inorganic
HAP or when applying specialty coatings, the pressure drop across the dry particulate
filter system controlling emissions from Equipment Group PT01 once per day that the
equipment is operating.
5.2.2 The Permittee shall install, calibrate, maintain, and operate monitoring devices for the
measurement of the indicated parameters on the following equipment. Data shall be
recorded at the frequency specified below. Where such performance specification(s) exist,
each system shall meet the applicable performance specification(s) of the Division's
monitoring requirements.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
a. The scrubbant liquid pH, scrubbant liquid flow rate, and pressure drop across each
scrubber controlling emissions from Equipment Group PR01 once each day that any
source controlled by these scrubbers are operating.
5.2.3 The Permittee shall install, calibrate, maintain, and operate monitoring devices for the
measurement of the indicated parameters on the following equipment. Data shall be
recorded at the frequency specified below. Where such performance specification(s) exist,
each system shall meet the applicable performance specification(s) of the Division's
monitoring requirements.
[40 CFR 63.343(c)(1)(ii), 391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
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a. The pressure drop across each composite mesh pad system controlling emissions
from Equipment Group CP01 once each day the affected source is operated. An
exceedance is defined as any pressure drop reading more than 2.0 inches of water
column below and 2.0 inches of water column higher than the average pressure drop
set during the most recent performance test for each composite mesh pad system. In
no case shall the lower exceedance threshold be set at less than 1.0 inch of water
column.
b. The Permittee shall conduct the following visual inspections and record the condition
of the hard chromium electroplating systems in Equipment Group CP01 once per
quarter.
i. Visually inspect the composite mesh pads to ensure there is proper drainage, no
chromic acid build-up on the pads, and no evidence of chemical attack on the
structural integrity of the devices.
ii. Visually inspect the back portion of the composite mesh pads and closest to the
fans to ensure there is no breakthrough of chromic acid mist;
iii. Visually inspect the ductwork from the chromium electroplating tanks to the
composite mesh pads to ensure there are no leaks.
iv. In accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation, perform a washdown of
each composite mesh pad system.
c. On and after September 19, 2014, the pressure drop across each HEPA filter
controlling emissions from Equipment Group CP01 once each day the affected source
is operated. An excursion is defined as any pressure drop reading more than 2.0
inches of water column or the pressure drop set during the most recent performance
test for the HEPA filters.
5.2.4 The Permittee shall install, calibrate, maintain, and operate monitoring devices for the
measurement of the indicated parameters on the following equipment. Data shall be
recorded at the frequency specified below. Where such performance specification(s) exist,
each system shall meet the applicable performance specification(s) of the Division's
monitoring requirements.
[40 CFR 60.48c(g)(2), 391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
a. The quantity of natural gas and the quantity of fuel oil combusted in each boiler in
Equipment Group BF04 during each calendar month.
5.2.5 The Permittee shall install, calibrate, maintain, and operate monitoring devices for the
measurement of the indicated parameters on the following equipment. Data shall be
recorded at the frequency specified below. Where such performance specification(s) exist,
each system shall meet the applicable performance specification(s) of the Division's
monitoring requirements.
[40 CFR 60.48c(g)(2), 391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
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a. The hours of operation of each engine in ATTACHMENT E during each calendar
month.
5.2.6 The Permittee shall conduct monitoring of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and oxygen in the
exhaust gas of Emission Unit 4794 once per year while firing natural gas. The monitoring
in Condition 5.2.11 may be used to meet this monitoring requirement. If Emission Unit
4794 combusts more than 20,000 gallons of fuel oil during any calendar month between
October 1 and May 1, a measurement of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and oxygen shall be
conducted once between October 1 and May 1 while firing fuel oil. The Permittee shall use
the procedures in Condition 5.2.11 to conduct the monitoring, except the measurement
period shall consist of one test run, thirty minutes in duration and retuning is not necessary.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
5.2.7 The Permittee shall conduct the following monitoring for each vapor degreaser in
Equipment Group DG01.
[40 CFR 63.466]
a. If a freeboard refrigeration device is used to comply with Condition 3.3.11, the
Permittee shall use a thermometer or thermocouple to measure the temperature at the
center of the air blanket during the idling mode on a weekly basis.
b. If a superheated vapor system is used to comply with Condition 3.3.11, the Permittee
shall use a thermometer or thermocouple to measure the temperature at the center of
the superheated solvent vapor zone while the solvent cleaning machine is in the idling
mode on a weekly basis.
c. If a cover (downtime-mode, and/or idling-mode cover) is used to comply with
Conditions 3.3.10 or 3.3.12, the Permittee shall conduct a visual inspection to
determine if the cover is opening and closing properly, completely covers the
cleaning machine openings when closed, and is free of cracks, holes, and other
defects on a monthly basis.
d. If complying with the equipment or idling emission limit standards in Conditions
3.3.11c. and 3.3.14, the Permittee shall monitor the hoist speed by measuring the time
it takes for the hoist to travel a measured distance. The monitoring shall be conducted
monthly. If after the first year, no exceedances of the hoist speed are measured, the
Permittee may begin monitoring the hoist speed quarterly. If an exceedance of the
hoist speed occurs during quarterly monitoring, the monitoring frequency returns to
monthly until another year of compliance without an exceedance is demonstrated. If
an Permittee can demonstrate to the Director's satisfaction in the initial compliance
report that the hoist cannot exceed a speed of 3.4 meters per minute (11 feet per
minute), the required monitoring frequency is quarterly, including during the first
year of compliance.
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e. If complying with equipment standards in Conditions 3.3.10 and 3.3.12 through the
use of reduced room draft and the reduced room draft is maintained by controlling
room parameters (i.e., redirecting fans, closing doors and windows, etc.), the
Permittee shall conduct an initial monitoring test of the wind speed and of room
parameters, quarterly monitoring of wind speed, and weekly monitoring of room
parameters by measuring the wind speed within 6 inches above the top of the
freeboard area of the solvent cleaning machine.
f. If complying with equipment standards in Conditions 3.3.10 and 3.3.12 through the
use of reduced room draft and the reduced room draft is maintained through the use
of a full or partial enclosure, the Permittee shall conduct an initial monitoring test
and, thereafter, monthly monitoring tests of the wind speed within the enclosure and a
monthly visual inspection of the enclosure to determine if it is free of cracks, holes
and other defects.
5.2.8 The Permittee shall visually inspect the seals and all other potential sources of leaks
associated with each enclosed gun spray cleaner system in Equipment Group PG01 at least
once per month. Each inspection shall occur while the spray gun cleaner is in operation. If
leaks are found during the monthly inspection, repairs shall be made as soon as practicable,
but no later than 15 days after the leak was found. If the leak is not repaired by the 15th
day after detection, the cleaning solvent shall be removed and the enclosed cleaner shall be
shut down until the leak is repaired or its use is permanently discontinued.
[40 CFR 63.751(a), 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)7(i), and 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)14]
5.2.9 The Permittee shall inspect all affected areas to ensure that the aerospace work practice
provisions in Section 3.3 are in practice monthly. Included in the inspection should be the
proper disposal of solvent-laden cloths used for cleaning purposes (Condition 3.3.18a),
solvent storage (Condition 3.3.18b), proper handling and transfer of solvents (Condition
3.3.18c), proper spray gun cleaning techniques (Condition 3.3.21), flush cleaning solvent
storage/disposal (Condition 3.3.22), proper handling and transfer of primers, topcoats, and
specialty coatings (Condition 3.3.25), proper coating application techniques (Condition
3.3.28), proper operation of application techniques (Condition 3.3.29), inorganic HAP
spray coating in enclosures (Condition 3.3.31), and proper handling and storage of HAP-
containing waste (Condition 3.3.42).
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
5.2.10 To demonstrate continuous compliance with the applicable work practice standards in
Table 3 to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart DDDDD, the Permittee shall conduct tune-ups every
one (1), two (2) or five years (5), as applicable, on each of the boilers in Equipment Groups
BF02 and BF04, and keep records of the tune-ups. The Permittee shall conduct the tune-ups
while burning the type of fuel (or fuels in the case of boilers that routinely burn two types of
fuels at the same time) that provided the majority of the heat input to the boiler over the 12
months prior to the tune-up. Each annual tune-up, biennial tune-up or 5-year tune-up shall
be conducted no more than 13 months, 25 months or 61 months, respectively, after the
previous tune-up and in accordance with the following procedure:
[40 CFR 63.7515(d), 63.7540(a)(10), (11), (12) & (13)]
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a. As applicable, inspect the burner, and clean or replace any components of the burner
as necessary. The burner inspection maybe delayed until the next scheduled unit
shutdown. At units where entry into a piece of process equipment or into a storage
vessel is required to complete the tune-up inspections, inspections are required only
during planned entries into the storage vessel or process equipment;
b. Inspect the flame pattern, as applicable, and adjust the burner as necessary to optimize
the flame pattern. The adjustment should be consistent with the manufacturer’s
specifications, if available;
c. Inspect the system controlling the air-to-fuel ratio, as applicable, and ensure that it is
correctly calibrated and functioning properly. The inspection may be delayed until the
next scheduled boiler shutdown;
d. Optimize total emissions of CO. This optimization should be consistent with the
manufacturer's specifications, if available, and with any NOx requirement to which the
boiler is subject;
e. Measure the concentrations in the effluent stream of CO in parts per million, by
volume, and oxygen in volume percent, before and after the adjustments are made
(measurements may be either on a dry or wet basis, as long as it is the same basis
before and after the adjustments are made). Measurements may be taken using a
portable CO analyzer;
f. Maintain on-site and submit, if requested by the Division, a report containing the
following information:
i. The concentrations of CO in the effluent stream in parts per million, by volume,
and oxygen in volume percent, measured at high fire or typical operating load,
before and after the tune-up of the boiler;
ii. A description of any corrective actions taken as a part of the tune-up of the boiler;
and
iii. The type and amount of fuel used over the 12 months prior to the tune-up, but
only if the boiler was physically and legally capable of using more than one type
of fuel during that period. Boilers sharing a fuel meter may estimate the fuel use
by each unit.
g. For any of the boilers equipped with a continuous oxygen trim system that maintains
an optimum air to fuel ratio, the Permittee shall conduct a tune-up of the boiler every
5 years as specified in paragraphs (a) through (f) of this condition to demonstrate
continuous compliance. The burner inspection may be delayed until the next
scheduled or unscheduled boiler shutdown, but the inspection of each burner must be
conducted at least once every 72 months.
h. If the boiler is not operating on the required date for a tune-up, the tune-up shall be
conducted within 30 days of startup;
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5.2.11 The Permittee shall, each calendar year, monitor emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from
each boiler in Equipment Group BF04 by performing a tune-up for each boiler to
demonstrate compliance with the NOx concentration limit of Condition 3.4.7 using the
following procedures:
[391-3-1-.02(2)(lll)]
a. The tune-up shall be performed no earlier than March 1 and no later than May 1 of
each calendar year. In case of startups that occur during the period from May 1 to
September 30, a tune-up shall be performed within the first 120 hours of operation
after startup. The tune-up shall be performed at the normal maximum operating load
expected during the period from May 1 to September 30 of each year.
b. The tune-up shall be performed by using the manufacturer recommended settings for
reduced NOx emissions or by using a NOx analyzer. Adjustments shall be made, as
needed, so that NOx emissions are reduced in a manner consistent with good
combustion practices and safe fuel-burning equipment operation.
c. Following the adjustments, or determining adjustments are not required, the Permittee
shall carry out a measurement consisting of a minimum of three test runs to
demonstrate that the average emissions are less than or equal to 30 ppm corrected to 3
percent oxygen. Each test run shall be a minimum of 30 minutes of operational data
in length. Following emission measurements in which the average is determined to
be greater than 30 ppm corrected to 3 percent oxygen, the Permittee shall make
adjustments to the affected unit and conduct a new measurement prior to May 1, or
within one day if the initial measurement is conducted during the period of May 1
through September 30. Subsequent adjustments followed by measurements shall be
continued until another measurement (average of three test runs) shows the NOx
emissions do not exceed the limit of Condition 3.4.7.
d. All measurements of NOx and oxygen concentrations in paragraphs b. and c. of this
Condition shall be conducted using the procedures of the American Society for
Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Test Method for Determination of NOx,
Carbon Monoxide (CO), and Oxygen Concentrations in Emissions from Natural Gas-
Fired Reciprocating Engines, Combustion Turbines, Boilers, and Process Heaters
Using Portable Analyzers, ASTM D 6522-00; procedures of Gas Research Institute
Method GRI-96/0008, EPA/EMC Conditional Test Method (CTM-30) Determination
of Nitrogen Oxides, Carbon Monoxide, and Oxygen Emissions from Natural Gas-
Fired Engines, Boilers and Process Heaters Using Portable Analyzers; or procedures
of EPA Reference Methods 7E and 3A.
e. The Permittee shall maintain records of all tune-ups performed in accordance with the
requirements in Condition 6.2.44.
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f. Following the tune-up, from the period May 1 through September 30 of each year, the
Permittee shall operate each affected unit using the settings determined during the
annual tune-up. If no parameters can be monitored to indicate the performance of the
affected unit, the Permittee shall certify that no adjustments have been made to the
affected unit by the Permittee and/or any third party since the measurements in
paragraph c. of this Condition were conducted. This certification shall be made in
writing no later than October 15 of each year and shall be maintained with the records
required by Condition 6.2.44.
5.2.12 The Permittee shall perform an annual tune-up on each emission unit in Equipment Group
BF02 using the following procedures:
[391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr)1(i) and (iii), and 391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr)6]
a. The tune-up shall be performed no earlier than February 1 and no later than May 1 of
each calendar year. Should an affected facility become operational during the period
from May 1 to September 30, a tune-up shall be performed within the first 120 hours
of operation.
b. The annual tune-up shall be performed using the manufacturer’s recommended
settings for reduced NOx emissions, or using a NOx analyzer so that NOx emissions
are minimized in a manner consistent with good combustion practices and safe fuel-
burning equipment operation.
c. If the Permittee elects to use a NOx analyzer, measurements of Nitrogen Oxides and
Oxygen shall be conducted using the procedures of ASTM D6522 Determination of
Nitrogen Oxides, Carbon Monoxide, and Oxygen emissions from Natural Gas-Fired
Engines, Boilers, and Process Heaters Using Portable Analyzers. The duration of
each measurement shall be for a minimum of 30 minutes. In lieu of using the
procedures of ASTM D6522, measurements of Nitrogen Oxides and Oxygen can be
made using the procedures of Methods 7E and 3A, respectively.
d. Following the tune-up, from the period May 1 through September 30 of each year, the
Permittee shall operate each affected boiler using the settings determined during the
annual tune-up. If no parameters can be monitored to indicate the performance of a
specific boiler, the Permittee shall certify that no adjustments have been made to the
boiler by the Permittee and/or third party since the measurements as specified in
Condition 5.2.12b. were conducted. This certification shall be made in writing, no
later than October 15 of each year, and shall be maintained with the records required
by Condition 6.2.47.
e. The Permittee shall maintain records of all tune-ups in accordance with the
requirements in Condition 6.2.47.
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f. As an alternative to complying with the requirements in paragraphs a. though e., the
Permittee may submit documentation no later than April 30 of each year confirming
that an affected unit will not be operated during the months of May through
September. As a minimum, the documentation shall include the identification of the
facility, the permit number, and the specific affected units that will not be operated.
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PART 6.0 RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
6.1 General Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements
6.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, all records required to be maintained by this Permit shall be
recorded in a permanent form suitable for inspection and submission to the Division and to
the EPA. The records shall be retained for at least five (5) years following the date of
entry.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1(i) and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)]
6.1.2 In addition to any other reporting requirements of this Permit, the Permittee shall report to
the Division in writing, within seven (7) days, any deviations from applicable requirements
associated with any malfunction or breakdown of process, fuel burning, or emissions
control equipment for a period of four hours or more which results in excessive emissions.
The Permittee shall submit a written report that shall contain the probable cause of the
deviation(s), duration of the deviation(s), and any corrective actions or preventive measures
taken.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1(iv), 391-3-1-.03(10)(d)1(i) and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(iii)(B)]
6.1.3 The Permittee shall submit written reports of any failure to meet an applicable emission
limitation or standard contained in this permit and/or any failure to comply with or
complete a work practice standard or requirement contained in this permit which are not
otherwise reported in accordance with Conditions 6.1.4 or 6.1.2. Such failures shall be
determined through observation, data from any monitoring protocol, or by any other
monitoring which is required by this permit. The reports shall cover each semiannual
period ending June 30 and December 31 of each year, shall be postmarked by August 29
and February 28, respectively following each reporting period, and shall contain the
probable cause of the failure(s), duration of the failure(s), and any corrective actions or
preventive measures taken.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)1.(i) and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(iii)(B)]
6.1.4 The Permittee shall submit a written report containing any excess emissions, exceedances,
and/or excursions as described in this permit and any monitor malfunctions for each
semiannual period ending June 30 and December 31 of each year. All reports shall be
postmarked by August 29 and February 28, respectively following each reporting period.
In the event that there have not been any excess emissions, exceedances, excursions or
malfunctions during a reporting period, the report should so state. Otherwise, the contents
of each report shall be as specified by the Division’s Procedures for Testing and Monitoring
Sources of Air Pollutants and shall contain the following:
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(iii)(A)]
a. A summary report of excess emissions, exceedances and excursions, and monitor
downtime, in accordance with Section 1.5(c) and (d) of the above referenced
document, including any failure to follow required work practice procedures.
b. Total process operating time during each reporting period.
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c. The magnitude of all excess emissions, exceedances and excursions computed in
accordance with the applicable definitions as determined by the Director, and any
conversion factors used, and the date and time of the commencement and completion
of each time period of occurrence.
d. Specific identification of each period of such excess emissions, exceedances, and
excursions that occur during startups, shutdowns, or malfunctions of the affected
facility. Include the nature and cause of any malfunction (if known), the corrective
action taken or preventive measures adopted.
e. The date and time identifying each period during which any required monitoring
system or device was inoperative (including periods of malfunction) except for zero
and span checks, and the nature of the repairs, adjustments, or replacement. When
the monitoring system or device has not been inoperative, repaired, or adjusted, such
information shall be stated in the report.
f. Certification by a Responsible Official that, based on information and belief formed
after reasonable inquiry, the statements and information in the report are true,
accurate, and complete.
6.1.5 Where applicable, the Permittee shall keep the following records:
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)1(i) and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(ii)(A)]
a. The date, place, and time of sampling or measurement;
b. The date(s) analyses were performed;
c. The company or entity that performed the analyses;
d. The analytical techniques or methods used;
e. The results of such analyses; and
f. The operating conditions as existing at the time of sampling or measurement.
6.1.6 The Permittee shall maintain files of all required measurements, including continuous
monitoring systems, monitoring devices, and performance testing measurements; all
continuous monitoring system or monitoring device calibration checks; and adjustments
and maintenance performed on these systems or devices. These files shall be kept in a
permanent form suitable for inspection and shall be maintained for a period of at least five
(5) years following the date of such measurements, reports, maintenance and records.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)1(i) and 40 CFR 70.6 (a)(3)(ii)(B)]
6.1.7 For the purpose of reporting excess emissions, exceedances or excursions in the report
required in Condition 6.1.4, the following excess emissions, exceedances, and excursions
shall be reported:
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(iii)]
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a. Excess emissions: (means for the purpose of this Condition and Condition 6.1.4, any
condition that is detected by monitoring or record keeping which is specifically
defined, or stated to be, excess emissions by an applicable requirement)
i. None required to be reported in accordance with Condition 6.1.4.
b. Exceedances: (means for the purpose of this Condition and Condition 6.1.4, any
condition that is detected by monitoring or record keeping that provides data in terms
of an emission limitation or standard and that indicates that emissions (or opacity) do
not meet the applicable emission limitation or standard consistent with the averaging
period specified for averaging the results of the monitoring)
i. Identification of any exceedance(s) of the limit for NSR Avoidance Group
NSR6 and a table containing, for each month in the reporting period, the
monthly emissions and the 12-month rolling total period as specified in
Condition 3.2.2. The Permittee shall also report the emission factor
recalculated in accordance with Condition 6.2.2.
ii. Identification of any exceedance(s) of the limit for NSR Avoidance Group
NSR7 and a table containing, for each month in the reporting period, the
monthly fuel oil usage and the 12-month rolling total period as specified in
Condition 3.2.3.
iii. Identification of any exceedance(s) of the limit for NSR Avoidance Group
NSR8 and a table containing, for each month in the reporting period, the
monthly emissions and the 12-month rolling total period as specified in
Condition 3.2.4.
iv. Identification of any exceedance(s) of the limit for NSR Avoidance Group
NSR9 and a table containing, for each month in the reporting period, the
monthly emissions and the 12-month rolling total period as specified in
Condition 3.2.5.
v. Identification of any exceedance(s) of the limit for NSR Avoidance Group
NSR10 and a table containing, for each month in the reporting period, the
monthly emissions and the 12-month rolling total period as specified in
Condition 3.2.6.
vi. Identification of any exceedance(s) of the limit for NSR Avoidance Group
NSR11 and a table containing, for each month in the reporting period, the
monthly emissions and the 12-month rolling total period as specified in
Condition 3.2.7.
vii. Identification of any exceedance(s) of the limit for NSR Avoidance Group
NSR12 and a table containing, for each month in the reporting period, the
monthly emissions and the 12-month rolling total period as specified in
Condition 3.2.8.
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viii. Identification of any exceedance(s) of the limit for NSR Avoidance Group
NSR13 and a table containing, for each month in the reporting period, the
monthly emissions and the 12-month rolling total period as specified in
Condition 3.2.9.
ix. Identification of any exceedance(s) of the limit for NSR Avoidance Group
NSR14 and a table containing, for each month in the reporting period, the
monthly emissions and the 12-month rolling total period as specified in
Condition 3.2.10.
x. Exceedances of 40 CFR 60, Subpart Dc are reported via Condition 6.2.13.
xi. Exceedances of 40 CFR 63, Subpart N are reported via Condition 6.2.15.
xii. Exceedances of 40 CFR 63, Subpart T are reported via Condition 6.2.19.
xiii. Exceedances of the aerospace solvent cleaning requirements in 40 CFR 63,
Subpart GG and Rule (kkk) are reported via Condition 6.2.25.
xiv. Exceedances of the aerospace coating application requirements in 40 CFR 63,
Subpart GG and Rule (kkk) are reported via Condition 6.2.28 and 6.2.29.
xv. Exceedances of the aerospace depainting requirements in 40 CFR 63, Subpart
GG and Rule (kkk) are reported via Condition 6.2.34 and 6.2.35.
xvi. Identification of any exceedance(s) of 3,000 hours of performance tests per year
in Engine Test Cell No. 5 (SHEA ID No. 5898).
xvii. Identification of any fuel used in Engine Test Cell No. 5 (SHEA ID No. 5898)
that exceeds 0.3 percent sulfur by weight.
c. Excursions: (means for the purpose of this Condition and Condition 6.1.4, any
departure from an indicator range or value established for monitoring consistent with
any averaging period specified for averaging the results of the monitoring)
i. For scrubbers controlling emissions from Equipment Group PR01, any single
measurement of the pH, scrubbant liquid flow, or pressure drop outside the
limits established in Condition 3.5.1.
ii. Any two consecutive daily readings recorded in accordance with Condition
6.2.46 that exceeds the operating limit recommended by the filter manufacturer
or established in locally prepared operating instructions.
iii. For the HEPA filters controlling emissions from Equipment Group CP01, any
single measurement of the pressure drop outside the limits established in
Condition 5.2.3c.
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d. In addition to the excess emissions, exceedances and excursions specified above, the
following should also be included with the report required in Condition 6.1.4:
i. Failure to conduct the chromium housekeeping practices for 40 CFR 63 Subpart
N in Condition 3.3.8. Deviations detected during the inspection and otherwise
are reported in accordance with Condition 6.1.3.
ii. Any failure to conduct the tune-up required by Condition 3.4.6.
iii. Failure to conduct the aerospace work practice monitoring for 40 CFR 63,
Subpart GG and Rule (kkk) in Condition 5.2.9. Deviations detected during the
inspection and otherwise are reported in accordance with Condition 6.1.3.
iv. Any failure to conduct the Rule (lll) tune-up in accordance with Condition
5.2.11 and/or any adjustment of set parameters during the ozone season (May 1
– September 30).
v. Any failure to conduct the Rule (rrr) tune-up in accordance with Condition
5.2.12, operation of a boiler during the ozone season (May 1 – September 30)
reported to not be operated in accordance with Condition 5.2.12f, and any use
of fuel oil during the ozone season, without a declaration of natural gas
curtailment.
vi. A copy of Attachment D to this Permit depicting the current assignment of
emission units in each Regulatory/NSR Avoidance Group.
vii. If relocation(s) are conducted in accordance with Condition 7.1.2 that affect this
facility, provide the date of relocation, affected emission unit identification
number, identification of the donating facility and equipment group and the
receiving facility and equipment group.
6.1.8 The Permittee shall provide the Division with a statement, in such form as the Director may
prescribe, showing the actual emissions of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds
from the entire facility. These statements shall be submitted every year by the date
specified in 391-3-1-.02(6)(a)4 and shall show the actual emissions of the previous calendar
year.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1(i)]
6.2 Specific Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements
NSR Avoidance Limit
NOx NSR and SO2 PSD Avoidance Limits in NSR6 and NSR7
6.2.1 The Permittee shall maintain records of the natural gas and fuel oil combusted in each
emission unit in NSR Avoidance Groups NSR6 and NSR7 each month, as determined by
the monitoring required by Condition 5.2.4.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
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6.2.2 The Permittee shall use the monitoring required by Condition 5.2.6 to recalculate the NOx
emission factor for natural gas and if appropriate fuel oil on an annual basis for NSR
Avoidance Group NSR6. The Permittee shall use the following equation to calculate the
NOx emission factor.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
Nitrogen Oxides emissions (lb/MMBtu) shall be determined using the following equation:
29.20
9.20
OFCKE dd
−=
Where:
E = Nitrogen oxides emissions (lb/MMBtu)
K = Conversion factor for nitrogen oxides, 1.194 x 10-7 ([lb/scf]/ppm)
Cd = Concentration of nitrogen oxides (ppm by volume, dry basis)
Fd= F-factor for fuel oil = 9190 (dscf/MMBtu)
F-factor for natural gas = 8710 (dscf/MMBtu)
O2 = Exhaust Gas Oxygen Concentration (percent by volume, dry basis)
6.2.3 The Permittee shall calculate monthly NOx emissions from NSR Avoidance Group NSR6
using the applicable NOx emission factor and the fuel usage records in Condition 6.2.1 for
each month of boiler operation. Monthly NOx emissions shall be calculated using the
following equation:
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
E = [(NG * EFng) + (OIL * EFoil)]/ [2000 lb/ton]
Where:
E = monthly NOx emissions (tons)
NG = monthly natural gas usage (in MMBtu heat input)
EFng = applicable natural gas emission factor (greater of 0.011 lb/MMBtu or the
emission factor derived from the monitoring required by Condition 5.2.6)
OIL = monthly fuel oil usage (in MMBtu heat input)
EFoil = applicable fuel oil emission factor (greater of 0.1 lb/MMBtu or the emission
factor E established during the most recent NOx measurement required by
Condition 5.2.6 while burning oil)
6.2.4 The Permittee shall use the records of the monthly NOx emissions required in Condition
6.2.3 to calculate the 12-month total NOx emissions from NSR Avoidance Group NSR6.
The Permittee shall notify the Division in writing if 12-month rolling total NOx emissions
from NSR Avoidance Group NSR6 exceed 4 tons during any calendar month. This
notification shall be postmarked by the fifteenth day of the following month and shall
include an explanation of how the Permittee intends to maintain compliance with the
applicable emission limit in Condition 3.2.2.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
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6.2.5 The Permittee shall use the monthly fuel oil usage records in Condition 6.2.1 to calculate
the 12-month rolling total fuel oil consumption by NSR Avoidance Group NSR7. The
Permittee shall notify the Division in writing if the 12-month rolling total fuel oil
consumption exceeds 571,200 gallons during any calendar month. This notification shall be
postmarked by the fifteenth day of the following month and shall include an explanation of
how the Permittee intends to maintain compliance with the operating limit in Condition
3.2.3.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
NOx NSR Avoidance Limit in NSR9
6.2.6 The Permittee shall maintain monthly records of the quantity of fuel consumed and types of
engines tested in NSR Avoidance Group NSR9. The Permittee shall maintain a list of
manufacturer-approved NOx emission factors for each engine type tested.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
6.2.7 The Permittee shall use the usage records and emission factors required in Condition 6.2.6
to calculate total monthly NOx emissions from NSR Avoidance Group NSR9.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
6.2.8 The Permittee shall use the records required in Condition 6.2.6 and the monthly
calculations of Condition 6.2.7 to calculate the 12-month rolling total of NOx emissions
from NSR Avoidance Group NSR9 for each calendar month in the reporting period. The
Permittee shall notify the Division in writing if 12-month rolling total NOx emissions
exceed 72 tons. This notification shall be postmarked by the fifteenth day of the following
month and shall include an explanation of how the Permittee intends to maintain
compliance with the emission limits in Condition 3.2.5.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
VOC NSR Avoidance Limits in NSR8, NSR10, NSR11, NSR12, and NSR13
6.2.9 The Permittee shall maintain monthly records of all materials used by NSR Avoidance
Groups NSR8, NSR10, NSR11, NSR12, and NSR13 that contain volatile organic
compounds (VOC). These records shall include the total weight of each material used and
the VOC content of each material (expressed as a weight percentage). The Permittee may
subtract from the monthly usage the volatile content of any material disposed as waste
provided that the total weight, VOC content (expressed as a weight percentage), and
documentation of the method for determining the VOC content of any such waste material
be included as part of the record. All other calculations used to determine the quantity of
materials used should also be kept as part of the monthly record.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
6.2.10 The Permittee shall use the usage records required in Condition 6.2.9 to calculate total
monthly VOC emissions from NSR Avoidance Groups NSR8, NSR10, NSR11, NSR12,
and NSR13.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
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6.2.11 The Permittee shall use the records required in Condition 6.2.9 and the monthly
calculations of Condition 6.2.10 to calculate the 12-month rolling total of VOC emissions
from NSR Avoidance Groups NSR8, NSR10, NSR11, NSR12, and NSR13 for each
calendar month in the reporting period. The Permittee shall notify the Division in writing if
12-month rolling total VOC emissions exceed 112 tons from NSR8, 96 tons from NSR10,
13 tons from NSR11, 2.0 tons from NSR12, or 2.7 tons from NSR13 during any calendar
month. This notification shall be postmarked by the fifteenth day of the following month
and shall include an explanation of how the Permittee intends to maintain compliance with
the emission limits in Conditions 3.2.4, 3.2.6, 3.2.7, 3.2.8, and/or 3.2.9.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
NSPS Dc for Small Boilers
6.2.12 The Permittee shall obtain and maintain a certification for each shipment of fuel oil
received for combustion in Equipment Group BF04 showing compliance with the
requirements of Condition 3.3.2. The certification shall include:
[40 CFR 60.48c(f), 391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1, and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
a. Identification of the fuel oil supplier,
b. A statement from the oil supplier that the fuel oil complies with the specifications for
distillate oil (ASTM D396) or Jet A or Jet A-1 (ASTM D1655), and
c. The sulfur content of the fuel oil.
As an alternative to fuel oil supplier certifications, the Permittee may conduct analysis of
the fuel oil using methods of sampling and analysis, which have been specified or approved
by the Division.
6.2.13 The Permittee shall submit semiannual reports according to the schedule in Condition 6.1.4
that contains the following information:
[40 CFR 60.48c(e)(11) and 60.48c(j)]
a. Facility name, location, and calendar dates covered in the reporting period.
b. A copy of each fuel oil supplier certification or analysis for each delivery of fuel oil
combusted in Equipment Group BF04, certifying that the fuel oil complies with the
requirements in Condition 3.3.2.
c. A certified statement, signed by the Responsible Official that the records of the fuel
oil supplier certifications submitted in accordance with paragraph b. of this condition
represents all of the fuel oil fired in Equipment Group BF04 during the semiannual
period. If no fuel oil was fired in any boiler in Equipment Group BF04 during the
semiannual reporting period, the report shall state so.
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MACT N for Chromium Electroplating
6.2.14 The Permittee shall maintain the following records for each chromium electroplating
system in Equipment Group CP01.
[40 CFR 63.346(b)]
a. Inspection records for the add-on air pollution control device and monitoring
equipment, to document that the inspection and maintenance required by the work
practice standards in Condition 5.2.3b. have taken place. The record can take the form
of a checklist and should identify the device inspected, the date of inspection, a brief
description of the working condition of the device during the inspection, and any
actions taken to correct deficiencies found during the inspection;
b. Records of all maintenance performed on the affected source, the add-on air pollution
control device, and monitoring equipment;
c. Records of the occurrence, duration, and cause (if known) of each malfunction of
process, add-on air pollution control, and monitoring equipment;
d. Records of actions taken during periods of malfunction when such actions are
inconsistent with the operation and maintenance plan;
e. Other records, which may take the form of checklists, necessary to demonstrate
consistency with the provisions of the operation and maintenance plan required by
Condition 3.3.8;
f. Test reports documenting results of all performance tests;
g. Records of monitoring data required by Condition 5.2.3a that are used to demonstrate
compliance with the standard including the date and time the data are collected;
h. The specific identification (i.e., the date and time of commencement and completion)
of each period of excess emissions, as indicated by monitoring data, that occurs
during malfunction of the process, add-on air pollution control, or monitoring
equipment;
i. The specific identification (i.e., the date and time of commencement and completion)
of each period of excess emissions, as indicated by monitoring data, that occurs
during periods other than malfunction of the process, add-on air pollution control, or
monitoring equipment;
j. The total process operating time of the affected source during the reporting period;
k. All documentation supporting the notifications and reports required by 40 CFR 63.9,
40 CFR 63.10 and 40 CFR 63.347; and
l. All measurements as may be necessary to determine the conditions of performance
tests.
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6.2.15 The Permittee shall submit semiannual compliance status reports, according to the schedule
in Condition 6.1.4 for the hard chromium electroplating tanks in Equipment Group CP01.
Once the Permittee reports an exceedance, ongoing compliance status reports shall be
submitted on a quarterly basis until a request to reduce reporting frequency is approved.
These reports shall contain the following information:
[40 CFR 63.347(g)]
a. The company name and address of the affected source,
b. An identification of the operating parameter that is monitored for compliance
determination, as required by Condition 5.2.3a.,
c. The relevant emission limitation for the affected source, and the operating parameter
value, or range of values, that corresponds to compliance with the applicable emission
limitation,
d. The beginning and ending dates of the reporting period,
e. A description of the type of process performed in the affected source,
f. The total operating time of the affected source during the reporting period,
g. A summary of operating parameter values, including the total duration of excess
emissions during the reporting period as indicated by those values, the total duration
of excess emissions expressed as a percent of the total source operating time during
that reporting period, and a breakdown of the total duration of excess emissions
during the reporting period into those that are due to process upsets, control
equipment malfunctions, other known causes, and unknown causes,
h. A certification, by the Responsible Official, that the work practice standards in 40
CFR 63.342(f) were followed in accordance with the operation and maintenance plan
for the source,
i. If any provision of the required operation and maintenance plan was not followed, an
explanation of the reasons for not following each provision and an assessment of
whether any excess emission and/or parameter monitoring exceedances are believed
to have occurred,
j. A description of any changes in monitoring, processes, or controls since the last
reporting period,
k. The name, title, and signature of the Responsible Official who is certifying the
accuracy of the report, and
l. The date of the report.
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MACT T for Halogenated Solvent Cleaning
6.2.16 The Permittee shall maintain the following records in written or electronic form for each
batch vapor halogenated solvent cleaning machine in Equipment Group DG01 for the
lifetime of the machine.
[40 CFR 63.467(a)]
a. Owner's manuals, or if not available, written maintenance and operating procedures,
for the solvent cleaning machine and control equipment.
b. The date of installation for the solvent cleaning machine and all of its control devices.
If the exact date for installation is not known, a letter certifying that the cleaning
machine and its control devices were installed prior to, or on, November 29, 1993, or
after November 29, 1993, may be substituted.
c. If the Permittee is complying with the idling emission limit in Condition 3.3.11c,
maintain records of the initial performance test, including the idling emission rate and
values of the monitoring parameters measured during the test.
d. Records of the halogenated HAP solvent content for each solvent used in a
halogenated solvent cleaning machine in Equipment Group DG01.
6.2.17 The Permittee shall maintain the following records in written or electronic form for each
batch vapor halogenated solvent cleaning machine in Equipment Group DG01.
[40 CFR 63.467(b)]
a. The results of control device monitoring required by Condition 5.2.7.
b. Information on the actions taken to comply with Conditions 3.3.13 and 3.3.14. This
information shall include records of written or verbal orders for replacement parts, a
description of the repairs made, and additional monitoring conducted to demonstrate
that monitored parameters have returned to accepted levels.
c. Estimates of annual solvent consumption for each solvent cleaning machine.
6.2.18 The Permittee shall submit an annual report for each batch vapor solvent cleaner in
Equipment Group DG01 by February 28 of the year following the one for which the
reporting is being made. This report shall include the following requirements.
[40 CFR 63.468(f)]
a. A signed statement from the Responsible Official stating that, “All operators of
solvent cleaning machines have received training on the proper operation of solvent
cleaning machines and their control devices sufficient to pass the test required in
§63.463(d)(10).”
b. An estimate of solvent consumption for each solvent cleaning machine during the
reporting period.
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6.2.19 The Permittee shall submit an exceedance report for each batch vapor halogenated solvent
cleaning machine in Equipment Group DG01 according to the schedule in Condition 6.1.4.
Once an exceedance has occurred, the Permittee shall follow a quarterly format until a
request to reduce reporting frequency is approved. The report shall include the following
information:
[40 CFR 63.468(h)]
a. Information on the actions taken to comply with Conditions 3.3.13 and/or 3.3.14.
This information shall include records of written or verbal orders for replacement
parts, a description of the repairs made, and additional monitoring conducted to
demonstrate that monitored parameters have returned to accepted levels.
b. If an exceedance has occurred, the reason for the exceedance and a description of the
actions taken.
c. If no exceedances of a parameter have occurred, or a piece of equipment has not been
inoperative, out of control, repaired, or adjusted, such information shall be stated in
the report.
MACT GG/Rule (kkk) for Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework
Solvent Cleaning Recordkeeping and Reporting
6.2.20 To demonstrate compliance with Condition 3.3.18 the Permittee shall maintain the name,
VOC composite vapor pressure, and documentation showing the organic HAP constituents
of each cleaning solvent used in Equipment Groups AQ01, FC01, and SC04. The
Permittee shall use the MSDS, other manufacturer’s data, or standard engineering reference
texts to determine the composition and VOC composite vapor pressure.
[40 CFR 63.752(b)(1), 40 CFR 63.750(a) and (b), and 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)16(i)]
6.2.21 For each cleaning solvent used by Equipment Groups AQ01 and SC04 in one of the exempt
hand-wipe cleaning operations listed in Condition 3.3.20, that does not conform to the VOC
composite vapor pressure or composition requirements of Condition 3.3.19, the Permittee
shall retain the following records:
[40 CFR 63.752(b)(4) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)16(iii)]
a. The identity and amount (in gallons) of each cleaning solvent used each month at
each exempt operation; and
b. A list of the exempt process(es) to which the cleaning operation applies.
6.2.22 For each cleaning solvent used in Equipment Groups AQ01, FC01, and SC04, the Permittee
shall retain the following records:
[40 CFR 63.752(b)(2) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)16(ii)]
a. The name of each cleaning solvent used,
b. Data and/or calculations that demonstrate that the flush cleaning solvent is semi-
aqueous or that the hand-wipe cleaning solvent complies with one of the composition
requirements in Condition 3.3.19a., and
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i. For flush cleaning, data and calculations that demonstrate that the flush cleaning
solvent is semi-aqueous; or
ii. For hand-wipe cleaning, data and calculations that demonstrate that the hand-
wipe cleaning solvent complies with one of the composition requirements in
Condition 3.3.19a., and
c. Annual (i.e., calendar year) records of the volume of each solvent used, as determined
from facility purchase records, or usage records.
6.2.23 For each cleaning solvent used in aerospace hand-wipe cleaning operations in Equipment
Groups AQ01 and SC04 that does not comply with the composition requirements in
Condition 3.3.19a., but does comply with the VOC composite vapor pressure requirements
in Condition 3.3.19b., the Permittee shall retain the following records:
[40 CFR 63.752(b)(3) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)16(ii)]
a. The name of each cleaning solvent used;
b. The VOC composite vapor pressure of each cleaning solvent used;
c. Supporting documentation for the VOC composite vapor pressure determination (e.g.,
VOC composite vapor pressure test results, manufacturer supplied data, and
calculations); and
d. The amount (in gallons) of each cleaning solvent used each month at each operation.
6.2.24 For each leak from enclosed spray gun cleaners used in Equipment Group PG01 identified
by the inspections required by Condition 5.2.8, the Permittee shall retain the following
records:
[40 CFR 63.752(b)(5) and 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)16(iv)]
a. The identification number of the leaking paint gun cleaner;
b. The date the leak was discovered; and
c. The date the leak was repaired.
6.2.25 The Permittee shall submit semiannual reports according to the schedule in Condition 6.1.4
for all solvent cleaning operations performed in Equipment Groups AQ01, FC01, PG01,
and SC04. The reports submitted to the Division shall include the following:
[40 CFR 63.753(b)(1), 391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1, and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
a. Any instance where cleaning solvents not complying with Condition 3.3.19 were used
for a non-exempt hand-wipe cleaning operation;
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b. A list of any new cleaning solvents used for hand-wipe cleaning in the previous six
months and, as appropriate, their VOC composite vapor pressure or notification that
they comply with the composition requirements specified in Condition 3.3.19a.
c. Any instance where a noncompliant spray gun cleaning method was used;
d. Any instance where a leaking enclosed spray gun cleaner remained unrepaired and in
use for more than 15 days; and
e. If the operations have been in compliance for the entire semiannual period, the
Permittee shall submit a statement that the cleaning operations have been in
compliance with the applicable standards.
Primer, Topcoat, and Specialty Coating Application Recordkeeping and Reporting
6.2.26 To demonstrate compliance with the emission limits in Condition 3.3.26, the Permittee
shall retain the following records for all primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings used at
the facility:
[40 CFR 63.752(c), 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)15(iv), 391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1, and 40 CFR
70.6(a)(3)(i)]
a. The name and the VOC content as received and as applied of each primer, topcoat,
and specialty coating used at the facility;
b. For uncontrolled primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings that meet the VOC and/or
organic HAP content limits in Condition 3.3.26, without averaging:
i. The mass of organic HAP emitted per unit volume of coating as applied (less
water) (Hi) for each primer, topcoat, and specialty coating formulation used
each month, as calculated using the procedures specified in 40 CFR 63.750(c);
ii. The mass of VOC emitted per unit volume of coating as applied (less water and
exempt solvents) (Gi) for each primer, topcoat, and specialty coating
formulation used each month, as calculated using the procedures specified in 40
CFR 63.750(e);
iii. Supporting data, calculations, and test results (including EPA Method 24
results) used to determine the values of Hi and Gi; and
iv. The volume (gallons) of each primer, topcoat, and specialty coating formulation
used each month.
c. For uncontrolled primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings complying with the VOC
and/or organic HAP content limits of Condition 3.3.26, by averaging:
i. The monthly volume-weighted average masses of organic HAP emitted per unit
volume of coating as applied (less water) (Ha) for all primer, topcoat, and
specialty coating formulations used each month, as calculated using the
procedures specified in 40 CFR 63.750(d); and
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ii. The monthly volume-weighted average masses of VOC emitted per unit volume
of coating as applied (less water and exempt solvents) (Ga) for all primers,
topcoats, and specialty coatings, as calculated by the procedures specified in 40
CFR 63.750(f); and
iii. Supporting data, calculations, and test results (including EPA Method 24
results) used to determine the values of Ha and Ga.
d. For primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings meeting the requirements of Condition
3.3.24,
i. The volume (gallons) of each coating formulation used each month;
ii. The 12-month rolling total volume of each primer, topcoat, and specialty
coating formulation not exempted by Conditions 3.3.16, 3.3.30 and/or 3.3.34
used each month; and
iii. The 12-month rolling total volume of all primer, topcoat, and specialty coating
formulations not exempted by Conditions 3.3.16, 3.3.30 and/or 3.3.34 used each
month.
6.2.27 The Permittee shall maintain a record of the filter pressure drop monitoring required by
Condition 5.2.1a. The record shall also include the acceptable pressure drop operating
range specified by the filter manufacturer or locally prepared operating procedures.
[40 CFR 63.752(d)]
6.2.28 The Permittee shall submit semiannual reports, according to the schedule in Condition 6.1.4
for facility-wide aerospace surface coating operations. The reports submitted to the
Division shall include the following:
[40 CFR 63.741(g), 40 CFR 63.753(c)(1), 391-3-1-.02(2)(kkk)10, 391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1, and
40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
a. For non-exempt primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings, where compliance is being
achieved through the use of compliant materials, each value of Gi, as recorded in
accordance with Condition 6.2.26, that exceeds the applicable VOC content limits
specified in Condition 3.3.26;
b. For non-exempt primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings, where compliance is being
achieved through the use compliant materials, each value of Hi, as recorded in
accordance with Condition 6.2.26, that exceeds the applicable organic HAP content
limits specified in Condition 3.3.26;
c. For non-exempt primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings, where compliance is being
achieved through the use of averaging, each value of Ga, as recorded in accordance
with Condition 6.2.26, that exceeds the applicable VOC content limits specified in
Condition 3.3.26;
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d. For non-exempt primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings, where compliance is being
achieved through the use of averaging, each value of Ha, as recorded in accordance
with Condition 6.2.26, that exceeds the applicable organic HAP content limits
specified in Condition 3.3.26;
e. For non-exempt primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings meeting the low volume
usage limits in Condition 3.3.24, the monthly values of the 12-month rolling total
volume of each primer, topcoat, and specialty coating formulation used, and the 12-
month rolling total of all primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings used; and
f. All times when any surface coating operation in Equipment Group PT01 was not
immediately shutdown when the pressure drop across a dry particulate filter system
was outside the specified limits, as recorded pursuant to Condition 6.2.27.
g. If the surface coating application operations have been in compliance for the entire
semiannual period, the Permittee shall submit a statement that the operations have
been in compliance with the applicable standards.
6.2.29 The Permittee shall submit an annual report listing the number of times the pressure drop
for each dry particulate filter system in Equipment Group PT01 was outside the limit(s)
specified by the filter manufacturer or in locally prepared operating procedures, as recorded
pursuant to Condition 6.2.27. This report shall be submitted no later than February 28 of
each year.
[40 CFR 63.753(c)(2)]
Depainting Recordkeeping and Reporting
6.2.30 The Permittee shall maintain the following records for each chemical stripper used in
facility-wide depainting operations not exempted by Conditions 3.3.39, 3.3.40, or 3.3.41,
including Equipment Group DP01:
[40 CFR 63.752(e)(1)]
a. The name of each chemical stripper, and
b. Monthly volumes of each chemical stripper containing organic HAP(s) or monthly
weight of organic HAP-material used for spot stripping and decal removal.
6.2.31 For each type of aircraft depainted at the facility in Equipment Group DP01, the Permittee
shall maintain a listing of the parts, subassemblies, and assemblies normally removed from
the aircraft before depainting. Prototype, test model or aircraft that exist in low numbers
(i.e., less than 25 aircraft of any one type) are exempt from this requirement.
[40 CFR 63.752(e)(4)]
6.2.32 When non-chemical based depainting equipment is used in Equipment Group DP01 to
comply with the organic HAP emission limit specified Condition 3.3.35, the Permittee shall
record the following:
[40 CFR 63.752(e)(5)]
a. The names and types of non-chemical based equipment; and
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b. For periods of malfunction:
i. The non-chemical method or technique that malfunctioned;
ii. The date the malfunction occurred;
iii. A description of the malfunction;
iv. The methods used to depaint aerospace vehicles during the malfunction period;
v. The dates that these methods were begun and discontinued; and
vi. The date the malfunction was corrected.
6.2.33 The Permittee shall record the following for facility-wide spot stripping and decal removal
activities for Equipment Group DP01:
[40 CFR 63.750(j) and 40 CFR 63.752(e)(6)]
a. The volume organic HAP-containing chemical stripper or weight of organic HAP
used;
b. The annual average volume of organic HAP-containing chemical stripper or weight
of organic HAP used per aircraft as determined by Equations 20 or 21 in 40 CFR
63.750(j)(3);
c. The annual number of aircraft stripped; and.
d. All data and calculations used.
6.2.34 The Permittee shall submit semiannual reports according to the schedule in Condition 6.1.4
for facility-wide aerospace depainting operations performed in Equipment Group DP01.
The reports submitted to the Division shall include the following:
[40 CFR 63.753(d)(1)]
a. Any 24 hour period where organic HAP was emitted from the depainting of
aerospace vehicles, other than from the exempt operations listed in Conditions 3.3.36
and 3.3.38 through 3.3.41;
b. Any new chemical stripper used at the facility during the reporting period;
c. The organic HAP content of each new chemical stripper identified in paragraph b.;
d. The organic HAP content of each chemical stripper that undergoes reformulation,
e. Any new non-chemical depainting technique used at the facility since the notification
of compliance status or any subsequent semiannual report was filed;
f. For periods of non-chemical depainting malfunctions:
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i. The non-chemical method or technique that malfunctioned;
ii. The date the malfunction occurred;
iii. A description of the malfunction;
iv. The methods used to depaint aerospace vehicles during the malfunction period;
v. The dates these methods were begun and discontinued; and
vi. The date the malfunction was corrected.
g. All periods where a non-chemical depainting operation subject to Conditions 3.3.37
and 3.3.38 for the control of inorganic HAP emissions was not immediately shut
down when the pressure drop was outside the limits specified by the filter
manufacturer or in locally prepared operating procedures;
h. A list of new and discontinued aircraft models depainted at the facility during the
reporting period, and a list of the parts normally removed for depainting for each new
aircraft model being depainted; and
i. If the depainting operation has been in compliance for the semiannual period, a
statement signed by the Responsible Official that the operation was in compliance
with the applicable standards.
6.2.35 The Permittee shall submit annual reports for facility-wide aerospace depainting operations
performed in Equipment Group DP01. This report shall be submitted no later than
February 28 of each year. The reports submitted to the Division shall include the
following:
[40 CFR 63.753(d)(2)]
a. The average volume per aircraft of organic HAP-containing chemical strippers or
weight of organic HAP used for spot stripping and decal removal operations if it
exceeds the limit specified in Condition 3.3.36;
b. During non-chemical depainting in Equipment Group DP01, the number of times the
pressure drop across the particulate filter exceeded the operating limits specified by
the filter manufacturer or in locally prepared operating procedures, and
c. If the depainting operation has been in compliance during the entire annual period, a
statement signed by the Responsible Official that the operations were in compliance
with the applicable standards.
6.2.36 The Permittee shall maintain records of inspections conducted in accordance with
Condition 5.2.9. The record shall include the date and time, inspector identification, and
deviations noted.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
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MACT DDDDD Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements
6.2.37 The Permittee shall submit annual compliance reports, as applicable, for each of the boilers
in Equipment Groups BF02 and BF04 in accordance with the following requirements:
[40 CFR 63.7550(b)(1) thru (4) & 63.7550(h)(3)]
a. Each subsequent annual compliance report must cover periods from January 1 to
December 31.
b. Each subsequent compliance report must be postmarked or submitted no later than
January 31.
c. All reports must be submitted electronically using CEDRI that is accessed through the
EPA's Central Data Exchange (CDX) (www.epa.gov/cdx). If the reporting form
specific to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart DDDDD is not available in CEDRI at the time
that the report is due, the report must be submitted to U.S. EPA at the appropriate
address listed in 40 CFR 63.13. At the discretion of U.S. EPA, these reports must
also be submitted in the format specified by U.S. EPA.
6.2.38 The Compliance reports required in Condition 6.2.37 shall contain the following
information:
[40 CFR 63.7550(c)(5), 63.7550(d) & Table 9 to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart DDDDD]
a. Company and Facility name and address.
b. Process unit information, emissions limitations, and operating parameter limitations,
as applicable.
c. Date of report and beginning and ending dates of the reporting period.
d. The total operating time during the reporting period.
e. The date of the most recent tune-up for each boiler. Include the date of the most
recent burner inspection if it was not done biennially or on a 5-year period and was
delayed until the next scheduled or unscheduled unit shutdown.
f. If there are no deviations from the applicable requirements for work practice
standards in Table 3 to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart DDDDD, a statement that there were
no deviations from the work practice standards during the reporting period. For each
deviation from the applicable work practice standards during the reporting period:
i A description of the deviation and which emission limit or operating limit from
which the boiler deviated.
ii. Information on the number, duration, and cause of deviations (including
unknown cause), as applicable, and the corrective action taken.
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iii. If the deviation occurred during an annual performance test, provide the date
the annual performance test was completed.
g. Statement by a responsible official with that official's name, title, and signature,
certifying the truth, accuracy, and completeness of the content of the report.
6.2.39 To comply with the reporting requirements of 40 CFR, Part 63, Subpart DDDDD, the
Permittee shall maintain the following records for 5 years following the date of each
occurrence, report, or record, as applicable, according to 40 CFR 63.10(b)(1) (minimum of
2 years on site and the remaining 3 years may be offsite). The records shall be kept on site,
or be accessible from onsite (for example, through a computer network), in a form suitable
and readily available for expeditious review upon request.
[40 CFR 63.7555(a)]
a. A copy of each notification and report submitted to comply with 40 CFR, Part 63,
Subpart DDDDD, including all documentation supporting any Initial Notification or
Notification of Compliance Status or compliance report submitted, according to the
requirements in 40 CFR63.10(b)(2)(xiv).
b. Records of performance tests, fuel analyses, or other compliance demonstrations and
performance evaluations as required in 40 CFR 63.10(b)(2)(viii).
6.2.40 If the Permittee intends to use diesel or jet fuel to fire the boilers in Equipment Groups
BF02 and BF04 during a period of natural gas curtailment or supply interruption, as defined
in §63.7575, the Permittee must submit a notification of alternative fuel use within 48 hours
of the declaration of each period of natural gas curtailment or supply interruption, as
defined in §63.7575. The notification must include the information specified in paragraphs
(f)(1) through (5) of this section.
[40 CFR 63.7545(f)]
a. Company name and address.
b. Identification of the affected unit.
c. Reason the Permittee are unable to use natural gas or equivalent fuel, including the
date when the natural gas curtailment was declared or the natural gas supply
interruption began.
d. Type of alternative fuel that the Permittee intend to use.
e. Dates when the alternative fuel use is expected to begin and end.
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Georgia Rule (e)
6.2.41 The Permittee shall maintain a record of the monitoring required by Condition 5.2.1b. for
Equipment Group PT01. The record shall include the monitoring date, pressure drop and
indicate if the filter media was changed. The record shall also include the acceptable
pressure drop operating range, as specified by the filter manufacturer or locally prepared
operating instructions.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
Georgia Rule (vv)
6.2.42 The Permittee shall maintain records that each of the storage tanks in Equipment Group
ST01 is equipped with a submerged fill pipe.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
Georgia Rule (yy)
6.2.43 The Permittee shall maintain record of the annual tune-up and documentation of the locally
prepared maintenance instructions required by Condition 3.4.6 for Equipment Group BF03.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
Georgia Rule (lll)
6.2.44 The Permittee shall maintain records of all tune-ups performed in accordance with
Condition 5.2.11 for Equipment Group BF04. These records shall include the following:
[Section 2.119 of the PTM, 391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
a. Date and time the tune-up was performed,
b. The NOx and Oxygen values determined during the measurement (in ppm at 3% O2,
dry basis),
c. Statement of what operating parameters were adjusted to minimize NOx emissions,
d. Explanation of how those settings were determined, and
e. The certification required by Condition 5.2.11f.
Georgia Rule (mmm)
6.2.45 The Permittee shall maintain records of monthly hours of operation for each fire pump and
emergency generator in ATTACHMENT E.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
6.2.46 The Permittee shall maintain records of monthly hours of operation for each fire pump and
emergency generator in ATTACHMENT E. The Permittee shall use the monthly operating
records to calculate the 12-month rolling total hours of operation for each fire pump and
emergency generator in ATTACHMENT E. The Permittee shall notify the Division in
writing if the 12-month rolling total for any fire pump exceeds 400 hours and 12-month
rolling total emergency generator exceeds 160 hours during any calendar month. This
notification shall be postmarked by the fifteenth day of the following month and shall
include an explanation of how the Permittee intends to maintain compliance with the
operating hours limits in Condition 3.4.8. [391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
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Georgia Rule (rrr)
6.2.47 The Permittee shall maintain records of all tune-ups performed in accordance with
Condition 5.2.12 for Equipment Group BF02. These records shall include the following:
[391-3-1-.02(2)(rrr)1(iii), 391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1, and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
a. For Condition 5.2.12b. tune-ups, records that indicate the date and time the tune-up
was performed, state what burner settings were implemented to minimize NOx
emissions and explain how those settings were determined. All documents and
calculations used to determine reduced NOx fuel-burning equipment settings shall be
kept as part of the tune-up, maintenance and adjustments records.
b. For Condition 5.2.12d. certifications, records that indicate the date and time the post-
tune-up monitoring was performed, and a statement that the operating parameters
were not adjusted since the tune-up.
c. For compliance through non-operation, a copy of the notification submitted in
accordance with Condition 5.2.12f.
Stripping Tanks in Equipment Group PR01
6.2.48 The Permittee shall maintain records of monitoring conducted by Condition 5.2.2 for
Equipment Group PR01. The record shall include the date, time, scrubbant pH, scrubbant
flow rate (gpm), and pressure drop (in w.c.) for each reading.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
NOx NSR Avoidance Limit in NSR14
6.2.49 The Permittee shall maintain monthly records of the following for NSR Avoidance Group
NSR14:
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
a. Quantity and types of engines tested
b. Total quantity of fuel consumed during test of each engine
c. Real time test data from each engine test to include raw data used to calculate NOx
emission factors as well as NOx emitted
d. Record of total NOx emissions per tested engine
e. Records of how emission factors were derived for each test to include pertinent ICAO
Emissions Databank (or similar acceptable source data) engine NOx emission factors
f. Total number of hours of engines tested.
g. Type of fuel used for testing.
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6.2.50 The Permittee shall use the NOx emission factors per tested engine required in Condition
6.2.49 to calculate total monthly NOx emissions from NSR Avoidance Group NSR14. The
Permittee shall use emission factors obtained from the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) Engine Emissions Databank2 for each engine model type and mode
of operation.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
6.2.51 The Permittee shall use the records required in Condition 6.2.49 and the monthly
calculations of Condition 6.2.50 to calculate the 12-month rolling total of NOx emissions
from NSR Avoidance Group NSR14 for each calendar month in the reporting period. The
Permittee shall notify the Division in writing if 12-month rolling total NOx emissions
exceed 35.5 tons (90% of limit). This notification shall be postmarked by the fifteenth day
of the following month and shall include an explanation of how the Permittee intends to
maintain compliance with the emission limits in Condition 3.2.10.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
6.2.52 The Permittee shall use the records required in Condition 6.2.49 to calculate the 12-month
rolling total of hours of engines tested in Engine Test Cell No. 5 (SHEA ID No. 5898) for
each calendar month in the reporting period. The Permittee shall notify the Division in
writing if 12-month rolling total hours of engines exceed 2,700 hours (90% of limit). This
notification shall be postmarked by the fifteenth day of the following month and shall
include an explanation of how the Permittee intends to maintain compliance with the
emission limits in Condition 3.2.11.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
6.2.53 The Permittee shall use the records required in Condition 6.2.49 of the type of fuels used in
Engine Test Cell No. 5 (SHEA ID No. 5898) to verify compliance with Condition 3.2.12.
The Permittee shall notify the Division in writing if any fuel exceeds 0.3 percent sulfur by
weight.
[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
6.2.54 The Permittee shall maintain records of an updated list of all the units in emission group
AQ01. The record shall include the installation date, removal date (if applicable),
emissions change (semi-aqueous units only), location and material contents of each unit.
For semi-aqueous units, the records of these changes along with cumulative modification
exemption forms shall be submitted with semiannual reports according to the schedule in
Condition 6.1.4.
[391 3 1 .02(6)(b)1 and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(i)]
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PART 7.0 OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
7.1 Operational Flexibility
7.1.1 The Permittee may make Section 502(b)(10) changes as defined in 40 CFR 70.2 without
requiring a Permit revision, if the changes are not modifications under any provisions of
Title I of the Federal Act and the changes do not exceed the emissions allowable under the
Permit (whether expressed therein as a rate of emissions or in terms of total emissions).
For each such change, the Permittee shall provide the Division and the EPA with written
notification as required below in advance of the proposed changes and shall obtain any
Permits required under Rules 391-3-1-.03(1) and (2). The Permittee and the Division shall
attach each such notice to their copy of this Permit.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(b)5 and 40 CFR 70.4(b)(12)(i)]
a. For each such change, the Permittee’s written notification and application for a
construction Permit shall be submitted well in advance of any critical date (typically
at least 3 months in advance of any commencement of construction, Permit issuance
date, etc.) involved in the change, but no less than seven (7) days in advance of such
change and shall include a brief description of the change within the Permitted
facility, the date on which the change is proposed to occur, any change in emissions,
and any Permit term or condition that is no longer applicable as a result of the change.
b. The Permit shield described in Condition 8.16.1 shall not apply to any change made
pursuant to this condition.
7.2 Off-Permit Changes
7.2.1 The Permittee may make changes that are not addressed or prohibited by this Permit, other
than those described in Condition 7.2.2 below, without a Permit revision, provided the
following requirements are met:
[391-3-1-.03(10)(b)6 and 40 CFR 70.4(b)(14)]
a. Each such change shall meet all applicable requirements and shall not violate any
existing Permit term or condition.
b. The Permittee must provide contemporaneous written notice to the Division and to
the EPA of each such change, except for changes that qualify as insignificant under
Rule 391-3-1-.03(10)(g). Such written notice shall describe each such change,
including the date, any change in emissions, pollutants emitted, and any applicable
requirement that would apply as a result of the change.
c. The change shall not qualify for the Permit shield in Condition 8.16.1.
d. The Permittee shall keep a record describing changes made at the source that result in
emissions of a regulated air pollutant subject to an applicable requirement, but not
otherwise regulated under the Permit, and the emissions resulting from those changes.
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7.2.2 The Permittee shall not make, without a Permit revision, any changes that are not addressed
or prohibited by this Permit, if such changes are subject to any requirements under Title IV
of the Federal Act or are modifications under any provision of Title I of the Federal Act.
[Rule 391-3-1-.03(10)(b)7 and 40 CFR 70.4(b)(15)]
7.3 Alternative Requirements
[White Paper #2]
Not Applicable
7.4 Insignificant Activities
(see Attachment B for the list of Insignificant Activities in existence at the facility at the time of
permit issuance)
7.5 Temporary Sources
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)5 and 40 CFR 70.6(e)]
Not Applicable
7.6 Short-term Activities
(see Form D5 “Short Term Activities” of the Permit application and White Paper #1)
Not Applicable
7.7 Compliance Schedule/Progress Reports
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)3 and 40 CFR 70.6(c)(4)]
None Applicable
7.8 Emissions Trading
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)1(ii) and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(10)]
Not Applicable
7.9 Acid Rain Requirements
Not Applicable
7.10 Prevention of Accidental Releases (Section 112(r) of the 1990 CAAA)
[391-3-1-.02(10)]
7.10.1 When and if the requirements of 40 CFR Part 68 become applicable, the Permittee shall
comply with all applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 68, including the following.
a. The Permittee shall submit a Risk Management Plan (RMP) as provided in 40 CFR
68.150 through 68.185. The RMP shall include a registration that reflects all covered
processes.
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b. For processes eligible for Program 1, as provided in 40 CFR 68.10, the Permittee
shall comply with 7.10.1.a. and the following additional requirements:
i. Analyze the worst-case release scenario for the process(es), as provided in 40
CFR 68.25; document that the nearest public receptor is beyond the distance to
a toxic or flammable endpoint defined in 40 CFR 68.22(a); and submit in the
RMP the worst-case release scenario as provided in 40 CFR 68.165.
ii. Complete the five-year accident history for the process as provided in 40 CFR
68.42 and submit in the RMP as provided in 40 CFR 68.168
iii. Ensure that response actions have been coordinated with local emergency
planning and response agencies
iv. Include a certification in the RMP as specified in 40 CFR 68.12(b)(4)
c. For processes subject to Program 2, as provided in 40 CFR 68.10, the Permittee shall
comply with 7.10.1.a., 7.10.1.b. and the following additional requirements:
i. Develop and implement a management system as provided in 40 CFR 68.15
ii. Conduct a hazard assessment as provided in 40 CFR 68.20 through 68.42
iii. Implement the Program 2 prevention steps provided in 40 CFR 68.48 through
68.60 or implement the Program 3 prevention steps provided in 40 CFR 68.65
through 68.87
iv. Develop and implement an emergency response program as provided in 40 CFR
68.90 through 68.95
v. Submit as part of the RMP the data on prevention program elements for
Program 2 processes as provided in 40 CFR 68.170
d. For processes subject to Program 3, as provided in 40 CFR 68.10, the Permittee shall
comply with 7.10.1.a., 7.10.1.b. and the following additional requirements:
i. Develop and implement a management system as provided in 40 CFR 68.15
ii. Conduct a hazard assessment as provided in 40 CFR 68.20 through 68.42
iii. Implement the prevention requirements of 40 CFR 68.65 through 68.87
iv. Develop and implement an emergency response program as provided in 40 CFR
68.90 through 68.95
v. Submit as part of the RMP the data on prevention program elements for
Program 3 as provided in 40 CFR 68.175
e. All reports and notification required by 40 CFR Part 68 must be submitted
electronically using RMP*eSubmit (information for establishing an account can be
found at www.epa.gov/rmp/rmpesubmit). Electronic Signature Agreements should
be mailed to:
Risk Management Program (RMP) Reporting Center
P.O. Box 10162
Fairfax, VA 22038
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COURIER & FEDEX
Risk Management Program (RMP) Reporting Center
CGI Federal
12601 Fair Lakes Circle
Fairfax, VA 22033
Compliance with all requirements of this condition, including the registration and
submission of the RMP, shall be included as part of the compliance certification submitted
in accordance with Condition 8.14.1.
7.11 Stratospheric Ozone Protection Requirements (Title VI of the CAAA of 1990)
7.11.1 If the Permittee performs any of the activities described below or as otherwise defined in 40
CFR Part 82, the Permittee shall comply with the standards for recycling and emissions
reduction pursuant to 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F, except as provided for motor vehicle air
conditioners (MVACs) in Subpart B:
a. Persons opening appliances for maintenance, service, repair, or disposal must comply
with the required practices pursuant to 40 CFR 82.156.
b. Equipment used during the maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of appliance must
comply with the standards for recycling and recovery equipment pursuant to 40 CFR
82.158.
c. Persons performing maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of appliances must be
certified by an approved technician certification program pursuant to 40 CFR 82.161.
d. Persons disposing of small appliances, MVACs, and MVAC-like appliances must
comply with record keeping requirements pursuant to 40 CFR 82.166.
[Note: “MVAC-like appliance” is defined in 40 CFR 82.152.]
e. Persons owning commercial or industrial process refrigeration equipment must
comply with the leak repair requirements pursuant to 40 CFR 82.156.
f. Owners/operators of appliances normally containing 50 or more pounds of refrigerant
must keep records of refrigerant purchased and added to such appliances pursuant to
40 CFR 82.166.
7.11.2 If the Permittee performs a service on motor (fleet) vehicles and if this service involves an
ozone-depleting substance (refrigerant) in the MVAC, the Permittee is subject to all the
applicable requirements as specified in 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart B, Servicing of Motor
Vehicle Air Conditioners.
The term “motor vehicle” as used in Subpart B does not include a vehicle in which final
assembly of the vehicle has not been completed. The term “MVAC” as used in Subpart B
does not include air-tight sealed refrigeration systems used for refrigerated cargo, or air
conditioning systems on passenger buses using HCFC-22 refrigerant.
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7.12 Revocation of Existing Permits and Amendments
The following Air Quality Permits, Amendments, and 502(b)10 are subsumed by this permit and are
hereby revoked:
Air Quality Permit and Amendment Number(s) Dates of Original Permit or Amendment Issuance
4512-063-0105-V-03-0 4/29/2015
4512-063-0105-V-03-1 12/30/2015
4512-063-0105-V-03-2 7/12/2017
4512-063-0105-V-03-3 10/10/2017
4512-063-0105-V-03-4 5/6/2019
4512-063-0105-V-03-5 7/10/2019
7.13 Pollution Prevention
Not Applicable
7.14 Specific Conditions
Not Applicable
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PART 8.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.1 Terms and References
8.1.1 Terms not otherwise defined in the Permit shall have the meaning assigned to such terms in
the referenced regulation.
8.1.2 Where more than one condition in this Permit applies to an emission unit and/or the entire
facility, each condition shall apply and the most stringent condition shall take precedence.
[391-3-1-.02(2)(a)2]
8.2 EPA Authorities
8.2.1 Except as identified as “State-only enforceable” requirements in this Permit, all terms and
conditions contained herein shall be enforceable by the EPA and citizens under the Clean
Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 7401, et seq.
[40 CFR 70.6(b)(1)]
8.2.2 Nothing in this Permit shall alter or affect the authority of the EPA to obtain information
pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 7414, “Inspections, Monitoring, and Entry.”
[40 CFR 70.6(f)(3)(iv)]
8.2.3 Nothing in this Permit shall alter or affect the authority of the EPA to impose emergency
orders pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 7603, “Emergency Powers.”
[40 CFR 70.6(f)(3)(i)]
8.3 Duty to Comply
8.3.1 The Permittee shall comply with all conditions of this operating Permit. Any Permit
noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Federal Clean Air Act and the Georgia Air
Quality Act and/or State rules and is grounds for enforcement action; for Permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or for denial of a Permit renewal
application. Any noncompliance with a Permit condition specifically designated as
enforceable only by the State constitutes a violation of the Georgia Air Quality Act and/or
State rules only and is grounds for enforcement action; for Permit termination, revocation
and reissuance, or modification; or for denial of a Permit renewal application.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)1(i) and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(6)(i)]
8.3.2 The Permittee shall not use as a defense in an enforcement action the contention that it
would have been necessary to halt or reduce the Permitted activity in order to maintain
compliance with the conditions of this Permit.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)1(i) and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(6)(ii)]
8.3.3 Nothing in this Permit shall alter or affect the liability of the Permittee for any violation of
applicable requirements prior to or at the time of Permit issuance.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)1(i) and 40 CFR 70.6(f)(3)(ii)]
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8.3.4 Issuance of this Permit does not relieve the Permittee from the responsibility of obtaining
any other permits, licenses, or approvals required by the Director or any other federal, state,
or local agency.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(e)1(iv) and 40 CFR 70.7(a)(6)]
8.4 Fee Assessment and Payment
8.4.1 The Permittee shall calculate and pay an annual Permit fee to the Division. The amount of
fee shall be determined each year in accordance with the “Procedures for Calculating Air
Permit Fees.”
[391-3-1-.03(9)]
8.5 Permit Renewal and Expiration
8.5.1 This Permit shall remain in effect for five (5) years from the issuance date. The Permit
shall become null and void after the expiration date unless a timely and complete renewal
application has been submitted to the Division at least six (6) months, but no more than
eighteen (18) months prior to the expiration date of the Permit.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)1(i), (e)2, and (e)3(ii) and 40 CFR 70.5(a)(1)(iii)]
8.5.2 Permits being renewed are subject to the same procedural requirements, including those for
public participation and affected State and EPA review, that apply to initial Permit
issuance.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(e)3(i)]
8.5.3 Notwithstanding the provisions in 8.5.1 above, if the Division has received a timely and
complete application for renewal, deemed it administratively complete, and failed to reissue
the Permit for reasons other than cause, authorization to operate shall continue beyond the
expiration date to the point of Permit modification, reissuance, or revocation.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(e)3(iii)]
8.6 Transfer of Ownership or Operation
8.6.1 This Permit is not transferable by the Permittee. Future owners and operators shall obtain a
new Permit from the Director. The new Permit may be processed as an administrative
amendment if no other change in this Permit is necessary, and provided that a written
agreement containing a specific date for transfer of Permit responsibility coverage and
liability between the current and new Permittee has been submitted to the Division at least
thirty (30) days in advance of the transfer.
[391-3-1-.03(4)]
8.7 Property Rights
8.7.1 This Permit shall not convey property rights of any sort, or any exclusive privileges.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)1(i) and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(6)(iv)]
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8.8 Submissions
8.8.1 Reports, test data, monitoring data, notifications, annual certifications, and requests for
revision and renewal shall be submitted to:
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Protection Division
Air Protection Branch
Atlanta Tradeport, Suite 120
4244 International Parkway
Atlanta, Georgia 30354-3908
8.8.2 Any records, compliance certifications, and monitoring data required by the provisions in
this Permit to be submitted to the EPA shall be sent to:
Air and Radiation Division
Air Planning and Implementation Branch
U. S. EPA Region 4
Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3104
8.8.3 Any application form, report, or compliance certification submitted pursuant to this Permit
shall contain a certification by a responsible official of its truth, accuracy, and
completeness. This certification shall state that, based on information and belief formed
after reasonable inquiry, the statements and information in the document are true, accurate,
and complete.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(c)2, 40 CFR 70.5(d) and 40 CFR 70.6(c)(1)]
8.8.4 Unless otherwise specified, all submissions under this permit shall be submitted to the
Division only.
8.9 Duty to Provide Information
8.9.1 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 Division.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(c)5]
8.9.2 The Permittee shall furnish to the Division, in writing, information that the Division may
request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating the Permit, or to determine compliance with the Permit. Upon request, the
Permittee shall also furnish to the Division copies of records that the Permittee is required
to keep by this Permit or, for information claimed to be confidential, the Permittee may
furnish such records directly to the EPA, if necessary, along with a claim of confidentiality.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)1(i) and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(6)(v)]
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8.10 Modifications
8.10.1 Prior to any source commencing a modification as defined in 391-3-1-.01(pp) that may
result in air pollution and not exempted by 391-3-1-.03(6), the Permittee shall submit a
Permit application to the Division. The application shall be submitted sufficiently in
advance of any critical date involved to allow adequate time for review, discussion, or
revision of plans, if necessary. Such application shall include, but not be limited to,
information describing the precise nature of the change, modifications to any emission
control system, production capacity of the plant before and after the change, and the
anticipated completion date of the change. The application shall be in the form of a
Georgia air quality Permit application to construct or modify (otherwise known as a SIP
application) and shall be submitted on forms supplied by the Division, unless otherwise
notified by the Division.
[391-3-1-.03(1) through (8)]
8.11 Permit Revision, Revocation, Reopening and Termination
8.11.1 This Permit may be revised, revoked, reopened and reissued, or terminated for cause by the
Director. The Permit will be reopened for cause and revised accordingly under the
following circumstances:
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)1(i)]
a. If additional applicable requirements become applicable to the source and the
remaining Permit term is three (3) or more years. In this case, the reopening shall be
completed no later than eighteen (18) months after promulgation of the applicable
requirement. A reopening shall not be required if the effective date of the
requirement is later than the date on which the Permit is due to expire, unless the
original permit or any of its terms and conditions has been extended under Condition
8.5.3;
[391-3-1-.03(10)(e)6(i)(I)]
b. If any additional applicable requirements of the Acid Rain Program become
applicable to the source;
[391-3-1-.03(10)(e)6(i)(II)] (Acid Rain sources only)
c. The Director determines that the Permit contains a material mistake or inaccurate
statements were made in establishing the emissions standards or other terms or
conditions of the Permit; or
[391-3-1-.03(10)(e)6(i)(III) and 40 CFR 70.7(f)(1)(iii)]
d. The Director determines that the Permit must be revised or revoked to assure
compliance with the applicable requirements.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(e)6(i)(IV) and 40 CFR 70.7(f)(1)(iv)]
8.11.2 Proceedings to reopen and reissue a Permit shall follow the same procedures as applicable
to initial Permit issuance and shall affect only those parts of the Permit for which cause to
reopen exists. Reopenings shall be made as expeditiously as practicable.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(e)6(ii)]
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8.11.3 Reopenings shall not be initiated before a notice of intent to reopen is provided to the
source by the Director at least thirty (30) days in advance of the date the Permit is to be
reopened, except that the Director may provide a shorter time period in the case of an
emergency.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(e)6(iii)]
8.11.4 All Permit conditions remain in effect until such time as the Director takes final action.
The filing of a request by the Permittee for any Permit revision, revocation, reissuance, or
termination, or of a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance, shall not
stay any Permit condition.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)1(i) and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(6)(iii)]
8.11.5 A Permit revision shall not be required for changes that are explicitly authorized by the
conditions of this Permit.
8.11.6 A Permit revision shall not be required for changes that are part of an approved economic
incentive, marketable Permit, emission trading, or other similar program or process for
change which is specifically provided for in this Permit.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)1(i) and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(8)]
8.12 Severability
8.12.1 Any condition or portion of this Permit which is challenged, becomes suspended or is ruled
invalid as a result of any legal or other action shall not invalidate any other portion or
condition of this Permit.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)1(i) and 40 CFR 70.6(a)(5)]
8.13 Excess Emissions Due to an Emergency
8.13.1 An “emergency” means any situation arising from sudden and reasonably unforeseeable
events beyond the control of the source, including acts of God, which situation requires
immediate corrective action to restore normal operation, and that causes the source 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
preventative maintenance, careless or improper operation, or operator error.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)7 and 40 CFR 70.6(g)(1)]
8.13.2 An emergency shall constitute an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with the technology-based emission limitations if the Permittee
demonstrates, through properly signed contemporaneous operating logs or other relevant
evidence, that:
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)7 and 40 CFR 70.6(g)(2) and (3)]
a. An emergency occurred and the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the emergency;
b. The Permitted facility was at the time of the emergency being properly operated;
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c. During the period of the emergency, the Permittee took all reasonable steps to
minimize levels of emissions that exceeded the emissions standards, or other
requirements in the Permit; and
d. The Permittee promptly notified the Division and submitted written notice of the
emergency to the Division within two (2) working days of the time when emission
limitations were exceeded due to the emergency. This notice must contain a
description of the emergency, any steps taken to mitigate emissions, and corrective
actions taken.
8.13.3 In an enforcement proceeding, the Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
emergency shall have the burden of proof.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)7 and 40 CFR 70.6(g)(4)]
8.13.4 The emergency conditions listed above are in addition to any emergency or upset
provisions contained in any applicable requirement.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)7 and 40 CFR 70.6(g)(5)]
8.14 Compliance Requirements
8.14.1 Compliance Certification
The Permittee shall provide written certification to the Division and to the EPA, at least
annually, of compliance with the conditions of this Permit. The annual written certification
shall be postmarked no later than February 28 of each year and shall be submitted to the
Division and to the EPA. The certification shall include, but not be limited to, the
following elements:
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)3 and 40 CFR 70.6(c)(5)]
a. The identification of each term or condition of the Permit that is the basis of the
certification;
b. The status of compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit for the period
covered by the certification, including whether compliance during the period was
continuous or intermittent, based on the method or means designated in paragraph c
below. The certification shall identify each deviation and take it into account in the
compliance certification. The certification shall also identify as possible exceptions
to compliance any periods during which compliance is required and in which an
excursion or exceedance as defined under 40 CFR Part 64 occurred;
c. The identification of the method(s) or other means used by the owner or operator for
determining the compliance status with each term and condition during the
certification period;
d. Any other information that must be included to comply with section 113(c)(2) of the
Act, which prohibits knowingly making a false certification or omitting material
information; and
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e. Any additional requirements specified by the Division.
8.14.2 Inspection and Entry
a. Upon presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, the
Permittee shall allow authorized representatives of the Division to perform the
following:
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)3 and 40 CFR 70.6(c)(2)]
i. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a Part 70 source is located or an
emissions-related activity is conducted, or where records must be kept under the
conditions of this Permit;
ii. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept
under the conditions of this Permit;
iii. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and
air pollution control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required
under this Permit; and
iv. Sample or monitor any substances or parameters at any location during
operating hours for the purpose of assuring Permit compliance or compliance
with applicable requirements as authorized by the Georgia Air Quality Act.
b. No person shall 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.
[391-3-1-.07 and 40 CFR 70.11(a)(3)(i)]
8.14.3 Schedule of Compliance
a. For applicable requirements with which the Permittee is in compliance, the Permittee
shall continue to comply with those requirements.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(c)2 and 40 CFR 70.5(c)(8)(iii)(A)]
b. For applicable requirements that become effective during the Permit term, the
Permittee shall meet such requirements on a timely basis unless a more detailed
schedule is expressly required by the applicable requirement.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(c)2 and 40 CFR 70.5(c)(8)(iii)(B)]
c. Any schedule of compliance for applicable requirements with which the source is not
in compliance at the time of Permit issuance shall be supplemental to, and shall not
sanction noncompliance with, the applicable requirements on which it is based.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(c)2 and 40 CFR 70.5(c)(8)(iii)(C)]
8.14.4 Excess Emissions
a. Excess emissions resulting from startup, shutdown, or malfunction of any source
which occur though ordinary diligence is employed shall be allowed provided that:
[391-3-1-.02(2)(a)7(i)]
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i. The best operational practices to minimize emissions are adhered to;
ii. All associated air pollution control equipment is operated in a manner
consistent with good air pollution control practice for minimizing emissions;
and
iii. The duration of excess emissions is minimized.
b. Excess emissions which are caused entirely or in part by poor maintenance, poor
operation, or any other equipment or process failure which may reasonably be
prevented during startup, shutdown or malfunction are prohibited and are violations
of Chapter 391-3-1 of the Georgia Rules for Air Quality Control.
[391-3-1-.02(2)(a)7(ii)]
c. The provisions of this condition and Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(a)7 shall apply only
to those sources which are not subject to any requirement under Georgia Rule 391-3-
1-.02(8) – New Source Performance Standards or any requirement of 40 CFR, Part
60, as amended concerning New Source Performance Standards.
[391-3-1-.02(2)(a)7(iii)]
8.15 Circumvention
State Only Enforceable Condition.
8.15.1 The Permittee shall not build, erect, install, or use any article, machine, equipment or
process the use of which conceals an emission which would otherwise constitute a violation
of an applicable emission standard. Such concealment includes, but is not limited to, the
use of gaseous diluents to achieve compliance with an opacity standard or with a standard
which is based on the concentration of the pollutants in the gases discharged into the
atmosphere.
[391-3-1-.03(2)(c)]
8.16 Permit Shield
8.16.1 Compliance with the terms of this Permit shall be deemed compliance with all applicable
requirements as of the date of Permit issuance provided that all applicable requirements are
included and specifically identified in the Permit.
[391-3-1-.03(10)(d)6]
8.16.2 Any Permit condition identified as “State only enforceable” does not have a Permit shield.
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8.17 Operational Practices
8.17.1 At all times, including periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction, the Permittee shall
maintain and operate the source, including associated air pollution control equipment, in a
manner consistent with good air pollution control practice for minimizing emissions.
Determination of whether acceptable operating and maintenance procedures are being used
will be based on any information available to the Division that may include, but is not
limited to, monitoring results, observations of the opacity or other characteristics of
emissions, review of operating and maintenance procedures or records, and inspection or
surveillance of the source.
[391-3-1-.02(2)(a)10]
State Only Enforceable Condition.
8.17.2 No person owning, leasing, or controlling, the operation of any air contaminant sources
shall willfully, negligently or through failure to provide necessary equipment or facilities or
to take necessary precautions, cause, permit, or allow the emission from said air
contamination source or sources, of such quantities of air contaminants as will cause, or
tend to cause, by themselves, or in conjunction with other air contaminants, a condition of
air pollution in quantities or characteristics or of a duration which is injurious or which
unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of life or use of property in such area of the
State as is affected thereby. Complying with Georgia’s Rules for Air Quality Control
Chapter 391-3-1 and Conditions in this Permit, shall in no way exempt a person from this
provision.
[391-3-1-.02(2)(a)1]
8.18 Visible Emissions
8.18.1 Except as may be provided in other provisions of this Permit, the Permittee shall not cause,
let, suffer, permit or allow emissions from any air contaminant source the opacity of which
is equal to or greater than forty (40) percent.
[391-3-1-.02(2)(b)1]
8.19 Fuel-burning Equipment
8.19.1 The Permittee shall not cause, let, suffer, permit, or allow the emission of fly ash and/or
other particulate matter from any fuel-burning equipment with rated heat input capacity of
less than 10 million Btu per hour, in operation or under construction on or before January 1,
1972 in amounts equal to or exceeding 0.7 pounds per million BTU heat input.
[391-3-1-.02(2)(d)]
8.19.2 The Permittee shall not cause, let, suffer, permit, or allow the emission of fly ash and/or
other particulate matter from any fuel-burning equipment with rated heat input capacity of
less than 10 million Btu per hour, constructed after January 1, 1972 in amounts equal to or
exceeding 0.5 pounds per million BTU heat input.
[391-3-1-.02(2)(d)]
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8.19.3 The Permittee shall not cause, let, suffer, permit, or allow the emission from any fuel-
burning equipment constructed or extensively modified after January 1, 1972, visible
emissions the opacity of which is equal to or greater than twenty (20) percent except for
one six minute period per hour of not more than twenty-seven (27) percent opacity.
[391-3-1-.02(2)(d)]
8.20 Sulfur Dioxide
8.20.1 Except as may be specified in other provisions of this Permit, the Permittee shall not burn
fuel containing more than 2.5 percent sulfur, by weight, in any fuel burning source that has
a heat input capacity below 100 million Btu's per hour.
[391-3-1-.02(2)(g)]
8.21 Particulate Emissions
8.21.1 Except as may be specified in other provisions of this Permit, the Permittee shall not cause,
let, permit, suffer, or allow the rate of emission from any source, particulate matter in total
quantities equal to or exceeding the allowable rates shown below. Equipment in operation,
or under construction contract, on or before July 2, 1968, shall be considered existing
equipment. All other equipment put in operation or extensively altered after said date is to
be considered new equipment.
[391-3-1-.02(2)(e)]
a. The following equations shall be used to calculate the allowable rates of emission
from new equipment:
E = 4.1P0.67; for process input weight rate up to and including 30 tons per hour.
E = 55P0.11 - 40; for process input weight rate above 30 tons per hour.
b. The following equation shall be used to calculate the allowable rates of emission from
existing equipment:
E = 4.1P0.67
In the above equations, E = emission rate in pounds per hour, and
P = process input weight rate in tons per hour.
8.22 Fugitive Dust
[391-3-1-.02(2)(n)]
8.22.1 Except as may be specified in other provisions of this Permit, the Permittee shall take all
reasonable precautions to prevent dust from any operation, process, handling, transportation
or storage facility from becoming airborne. Reasonable precautions that could be taken to
prevent dust from becoming airborne include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Use, where possible, of water or chemicals for control of dust in the demolition of
existing buildings or structures, construction operations, the grading of roads or the
clearing of land;
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b. Application of asphalt, water, or suitable chemicals on dirt roads, materials,
stockpiles, and other surfaces that can give rise to airborne dusts;
c. Installation and use of hoods, fans, and fabric filters to enclose and vent the handling
of dusty materials. Adequate containment methods can be employed during
sandblasting or other similar operations;
d. Covering, at all times when in motion, open bodied trucks transporting materials
likely to give rise to airborne dusts; and
e. The prompt removal of earth or other material from paved streets onto which earth or
other material has been deposited.
8.22.2 The opacity from any fugitive dust source shall not equal or exceed 20 percent.
8.23 Solvent Metal Cleaning
8.23.1 Except as may be specified in other provisions of this Permit, the Permittee shall not cause,
suffer, allow, or permit the operation of a cold cleaner degreaser subject to the requirements
of Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(ff) “Solvent Metal Cleaning” unless the following
requirements for control of emissions of the volatile organic compounds are satisfied:
[391-3-1-.02(2)(ff)1]
a. The degreaser shall be equipped with a cover to prevent escape of VOC during
periods of non-use,
b. The degreaser shall be equipped with a device to drain cleaned parts before removal
from the unit,
c. If the solvent volatility is 0.60 psi or greater measured at 100 ºF, or if the solvent is
heated above 120 ºF, then one of the following control devices must be used:
i. The degreaser shall be equipped with a freeboard that gives a freeboard ratio of
0.7 or greater, or
ii. The degreaser shall be equipped with a water cover (solvent must be insoluble
in and heavier than water), or
iii. The degreaser shall be equipped with a system of equivalent control, including
but not limited to, a refrigerated chiller or carbon adsorption system.
d. Any solvent spray utilized by the degreaser must be in the form of a solid, fluid
stream (not a fine, atomized or shower type spray) and at a pressure which will not
cause excessive splashing, and
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e. All waste solvent from the degreaser shall be stored in covered containers and shall
not be disposed of by such a method as to allow excessive evaporation into the
atmosphere.
8.24 Incinerators
8.24.1 Except as specified in the section dealing with conical burners, no person shall cause, let,
suffer, permit, or allow the emissions of fly ash and/or other particulate matter from any
incinerator subject to the requirements of Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(c) “Incinerators”, in
amounts equal to or exceeding the following:
[391-3-1-.02(2)(c)1-4]
a. Units with charging rates of 500 pounds per hour or less of combustible waste,
including water, shall not emit fly ash and/or particulate matter in quantities
exceeding 1.0 pound per hour.
b. Units with charging rates in excess of 500 pounds per hour of combustible waste,
including water, shall not emit fly ash and/or particulate matter in excess of 0.20
pounds per 100 pounds of charge.
8.24.2 No person shall cause, let, suffer, permit, or allow from any incinerator subject to the
requirements of Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(c) “Incinerators”, visible emissions the
opacity of which is equal to or greater than twenty (20) percent except for one six minute
period per hour of not more than twenty-seven (27) percent opacity.
8.24.3 No person shall cause or allow particles to be emitted from an incinerator subject to the
requirements of Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(c) “Incinerators” which are individually large
enough to be visible to the unaided eye.
8.24.4 No person shall operate an existing incinerator subject to the requirements of Georgia Rule
391-3-1-.02(2)(c) “Incinerators” unless:
a. It is a multiple chamber incinerator;
b. It is equipped with an auxiliary burner in the primary chamber for the purpose of
creating a pre-ignition temperature of 800oF; and
c. It has a secondary burner to control smoke and/or odors and maintain a temperature
of at least 1500oF in the secondary chamber.
8.25 Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage
8.25.1 The Permittee shall ensure that each storage tank subject to the requirements of Georgia
Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(vv) “Volatile Organic Liquid Handling and Storage” is equipped with
submerged fill pipes. For the purposes of this condition and the permit, a submerged fill
pipe is defined as any fill pipe with a discharge opening which is within six inches of the
tank bottom.
[391-3-1-.02(2)(vv)(1)]
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8.26 Use of Any Credible Evidence or Information
8.26.1 Notwithstanding any other provisions of any applicable rule or regulation or requirement of
this permit, for the purpose of submission of compliance certifications or establishing
whether or not a person has violated or is in violation of any emissions limitation or
standard, nothing in this permit or any Emission Limitation or Standard to which it pertains,
shall preclude the use, including the exclusive use, of any credible evidence or information,
relevant to whether a source would have been in compliance with applicable requirements
if the appropriate performance or compliance test or procedure had been performed.
[391-3-1-.02(3)(a)]
8.27 Internal Combustion Engines
8.27.1 For diesel-fired internal combustion engine(s) manufactured after April 1, 2006 or
modified/reconstructed after July 11, 2005, the Permittee shall comply with all applicable
provisions of New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) as found in 40 CFR 60 Subpart
A - “General Provisions” and 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII – “Standards of Performance for
Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.” Such requirements
include but are not limited to:
[40 CFR 60.4200]
a. Equip all emergency generator engines with non-resettable hour meters in accordance
with Subpart IIII.
b. Purchase only diesel fuel with a maximum sulfur content of 15 ppm unless otherwise
specified by the Division in accordance with Subpart IIII.
c. Conduct engine maintenance prescribed by the engine manufacturer in accordance
with Subpart IIII.
d. Limit non-emergency operation of each emergency generator to 100 hours per year in
accordance with Subpart IIII. Non-emergency operation other than maintenance and
readiness testing is prohibited for engines qualifying as “emergency generators” for
the purposes of Ga Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(mmm).
e. Maintain any records in accordance with Subpart IIII
f. Maintain a list of engines subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII, including the date of
manufacture.[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)]
8.27.2 The Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions of New Source Performance
Standards (NSPS) as found in 40 CFR 60 Subpart A - “General Provisions” and 40 CFR 60
Subpart JJJJ - “Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal
Combustion Engines,” for spark ignition internal combustion engines(s) (gasoline, natural
gas, liquefied petroleum gas or propane-fired) manufactured after July 1, 2007 or
modified/reconstructed after June 12, 2006.
[40 CFR 60.4230]
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8.27.3 The Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions of National Emission Standards
for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) as found in 40 CFR 63 Subpart A - “General
Provisions” and 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ - “National Emission Standards for Hazardous
Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.”
For diesel-fired emergency generator engines defined as “existing” in 40 CFR 63 Subpart
ZZZZ (constructed prior to June 12, 2006 for area sources of HAP, constructed prior to
June 12, 2006 for ≤500hp engines at major sources, and constructed prior to December 19,
2002 for >500hp engines at major sources of HAP), such requirements (if applicable)
include but are not limited to:
[40 CFR 63.6580]
a. Equip all emergency generator engines with non-resettable hour meters in accordance
with Subpart ZZZZ.
b. Purchase only diesel fuel with a maximum sulfur content of 15 ppm unless otherwise
specified by the Division in accordance with Subpart ZZZZ.
c. Conduct the following in accordance with Subpart ZZZZ.
i. Change oil and filter every 500 hours of operation or annually, whichever
comes first
ii. Inspect air cleaner every 1000 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes
first and replace as necessary
iii. Inspect all hoses and belts every 500 hours of operation or annually, whichever
comes first and replace as necessary.
d. Limit non-emergency operation of each emergency generator to 100 hours per year in
accordance with Subpart ZZZZ. Non-emergency operation other than maintenance
and readiness testing is prohibited for engines qualifying as “emergency generators”
for the purposes of Ga Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(mmm).
e. Maintain any records in accordance with Subpart ZZZZ
f. Maintain a list of engines subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ, including the date of
manufacture.[391-3-1-.02(6)(b)]
8.28 Boilers and Process Heaters
8.28.1 If the facility/site is an area source of Hazardous Air Pollutants, the Permittee shall comply
with all applicable provisions of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
(NESHAP) 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart A - “General Provisions” and 40 CFR 63 Subpart
JJJJJJ - “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources:
Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers.”
[40 CFR 63.11193]
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8.28.2 If the facility/site is a major source of Hazardous Air Pollutants, the Permittee shall comply
with all applicable provisions of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
(NESHAP) 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart A - “General Provisions” and 40 CFR 63 Subpart
DDDDD - “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources:
Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters.”
[40 CFR 63.7480]
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Attachments
A. List of Standard Abbreviations and List of Permit Specific Abbreviations
B. Insignificant Activities Checklist, Insignificant Activities Based on Emission Levels and Generic
Emission Groups
C. List of References
D. List of Emission Units Per Equipment Group
E. List of Insignificant Emission Units
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ATTACHMENT A
List Of Standard Abbreviations
AIRS Aerometric Information Retrieval System PM Particulate Matter
APCD Air Pollution Control Device PM10
(PM10)
Particulate Matter less than 10 micrometers in
diameter
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials PPM (ppm) Parts per Million
BACT Best Available Control Technology PSD Prevention of Significant Deterioration
BTU British Thermal Unit RACT Reasonably Available Control Technology
CAAA Clean Air Act Amendments RMP Risk Management Plan
CEMS Continuous Emission Monitoring System SIC Standard Industrial Classification
CERMS Continuous Emission Rate Monitoring System SIP State Implementation Plan
CFR Code of Federal Regulations SO2 (SO2) Sulfur Dioxide
CMS Continuous Monitoring System(s) USC United States Code
CO Carbon Monoxide VE Visible Emissions
COMS Continuous Opacity Monitoring System VOC Volatile Organic Compound
dscf/dscm Dry Standard Cubic Foot / Dry Standard Cubic
Meter
EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPCRA Emergency Planning and Community Right to
Know Act
gr Grain(s)
GPM (gpm) Gallons per minute
H2O (H2O) Water
HAP Hazardous Air Pollutant
HCFC Hydro-chloro-fluorocarbon
MACT Maximum Achievable Control Technology
MMBtu Million British Thermal Units
MMBtu/hr Million British Thermal Units per hour
MVAC Motor Vehicle Air Conditioner
MW Megawatt
NESHAP National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants
NOx (NOx) Nitrogen Oxides
NSPS New Source Performance Standards
OCGA Official Code of Georgia Annotated
List of Permit Specific Abbreviations
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ATTACHMENT B
NOTE: Attachment B contains information regarding insignificant emission units/activities and groups of generic emission
units/activities in existence at the facility at the time of Permit issuance. Future modifications or additions of insignificant
emission units/activities and equipment that are part of generic emissions groups may not necessarily cause this attachment
to be updated.
INSIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES CHECKLIST Category Description of Insignificant Activity/Unit Quantity
Mobile Sources 1. Cleaning and sweeping of streets and paved surfaces 1
Combustion
Equipment
1. Fire fighting and similar safety equipment used to train fire fighters or other emergency
personnel.
2. Small incinerators that are not subject to any standard, limitation or other requirement under
Section 111 or 112 (excluding 112(r)) of the Federal Act and are not considered a “designated
facility” as specified in 40 CFR 60.32e of the Federal emissions guidelines for
Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators, that are operating as follows:
i) Less than 8 million BTU/hr heat input, firing types 0, 1, 2, and/or 3 waste.
ii) Less than 8 million BTU/hr heat input with no more than 10% pathological (type 4) waste
by weight combined with types 0, 1, 2, and/or 3 waste.
iii) Less than 4 million BTU/hr heat input firing type 4 waste.
(Refer to 391-3-1-.03(10)(g)2.(ii) for descriptions of waste types)
3. Open burning in compliance with Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02 (5).
4. Stationary engines burning:
i) Natural gas, LPG, gasoline, dual fuel, or diesel fuel which are used exclusively as
emergency generators shall not exceed 500 hours per year or 200 hours per year if subject
to Georgia Rule 391-3-1-.02(2)(mmm).7
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ii) Natural gas, LPG, and/or diesel fueled generators used for emergency, peaking, and/or
standby power generation, where the combined peaking and standby power generation do
not exceed 200 hours per year.
iii) Natural gas, LPG, and/or diesel fuel used for other purposes, provided that the output of
each engine does not exceed 400 horsepower and that no individual engine operates for
more than 2,000 hours per year.
iv) Gasoline used for other purposes, provided that the output of each engine does not exceed
100 horsepower and that no individual engine operates for more than 500 hours per year.
Trade Operations 1. Brazing, soldering, and welding equipment, and cutting torches related to manufacturing and
construction activities whose emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) fall below 1,000
pounds per year.
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Maintenance,
Cleaning, and
Housekeeping
1. Blast-cleaning equipment using a suspension of abrasive in water and any exhaust system (or
collector) serving them exclusively.
2. Portable blast-cleaning equipment.
3. Non-Perchloroethylene Dry-cleaning equipment with a capacity of 100 pounds per hour or less
of clothes.
4. Cold cleaners having an air/vapor interface of not more than 10 square feet and that do not use a
halogenated solvent. 3
5. Non-routine clean out of tanks and equipment for the purposes of worker entry or in preparation
for maintenance or decommissioning. 1
6. Devices used exclusively for cleaning metal parts or surfaces by burning off residual amounts of
paint, varnish, or other foreign material, provided that such devices are equipped with
afterburners.
1
7. Cleaning operations: Alkaline phosphate cleaners and associated cleaners and burners.
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INSIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES CHECKLIST
Category Description of Insignificant Activity/Unit Quantity
Laboratories
and Testing
1. Laboratory fume hoods and vents associated with bench-scale laboratory equipment used for physical or
chemical analysis.
2. Research and development facilities, quality control testing facilities and/or small pilot projects, where
combined daily emissions from all operations are not individually major or are support facilities not
making significant contributions to the product of a collocated major manufacturing facility.
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Pollution
Control
1. Sanitary waste water collection and treatment systems, except incineration equipment or equipment
subject to any standard, limitation or other requirement under Section 111 or 112 (excluding 112(r)) of
the Federal Act.
2. On site soil or groundwater decontamination units that are not subject to any standard, limitation or
other requirement under Section 111 or 112 (excluding 112(r)) of the Federal Act. 1
3. Bioremediation operations units that are not subject to any standard, limitation or other requirement
under Section 111 or 112 (excluding 112(r)) of the Federal Act.
4. Landfills that are not subject to any standard, limitation or other requirement under Section 111 or 112
(excluding 112(r)) of the Federal Act.
Industrial
Operations
1. Concrete block and brick plants, concrete products plants, and ready mix concrete plants producing less
than 125,000 tons per year.
2. Any of the following processes or process equipment which are electrically heated or which fire natural
gas, LPG or distillate fuel oil at a maximum total heat input rate of not more than 5 million BTU's per
hour:
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i) Furnaces for heat treating glass or metals, the use of which do not involve molten materials or oil-
coated parts.
ii) Porcelain enameling furnaces or porcelain enameling drying ovens.
iii) Kilns for firing ceramic ware.
iv) Crucible furnaces, pot furnaces, or induction melting and holding furnaces with a capacity of 1,000
pounds or less each, in which sweating or distilling is not conducted and in which fluxing is not
conducted utilizing free chlorine, chloride or fluoride derivatives, or ammonium compounds.
v) Bakery ovens and confection cookers.
vi) Feed mill ovens.
vii) Surface coating drying ovens
3. Carving, cutting, routing, turning, drilling, machining, sawing, surface grinding, sanding, planing,
buffing, shot blasting, shot peening, or polishing; ceramics, glass, leather, metals, plastics, rubber,
concrete, paper stock or wood, also including roll grinding and ground wood pulping stone sharpening,
provided that:
i) Activity is performed indoors; &
ii) No significant fugitive particulate emissions enter the environment; &
iii) No visible emissions enter the outdoor atmosphere.
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4. Photographic process equipment by which an image is reproduced upon material sensitized to radiant
energy (e.g., blueprint activity, photographic developing and microfiche). 3
5. Grain, food, or mineral extrusion processes
6. Equipment used exclusively for sintering of glass or metals, but not including equipment used for
sintering metal-bearing ores, metal scale, clay, fly ash, or metal compounds.
7. Equipment for the mining and screening of uncrushed native sand and gravel.
8. Ozonization process or process equipment.
9. Electrostatic powder coating booths with an appropriately designed and operated particulate control
system.
10. Activities involving the application of hot melt adhesives where VOC emissions are less than 5 tons per
year and HAP emissions are less than 1,000 pounds per year.
11. Equipment used exclusively for the mixing and blending water-based adhesives and coatings at ambient
temperatures.
12. Equipment used for compression, molding and injection of plastics where VOC emissions are less than
5 tons per year and HAP emissions are less than 1,000 pounds per year.
13. Ultraviolet curing processes where VOC emissions are less than 5 tons per year and HAP emissions are
less than 1,000 pounds per year.
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INSIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES CHECKLIST
Category Description of Insignificant Activity/Unit Quantity
Storage Tanks and
Equipment
1. All petroleum liquid storage tanks storing a liquid with a true vapor pressure of equal to or less
than 0.50 psia as stored. 2
2. All petroleum liquid storage tanks with a capacity of less than 40,000 gallons storing a liquid
with a true vapor pressure of equal to or less than 2.0 psia as stored that are not subject to any
standard, limitation or other requirement under Section 111 or 112 (excluding 112(r)) of the
Federal Act.
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3. All petroleum liquid storage tanks with a capacity of less than 10,000 gallons storing a
petroleum liquid. 58
4. All pressurized vessels designed to operate in excess of 30 psig storing petroleum fuels that are
not subject to any standard, limitation or other requirement under Section 111 or 112 (excluding
112(r)) of the Federal Act.
5. Gasoline storage and handling equipment at loading facilities handling less than 20,000 gallons
per day or at vehicle dispensing facilities that are not subject to any standard, limitation or other
requirement under Section 111 or 112 (excluding 112(r)) of the Federal Act.
6. Portable drums, barrels, and totes provided that the volume of each container does not exceed
550 gallons. 9
7. All chemical storage tanks used to store a chemical with a true vapor pressure of less than or
equal to 10 millimeters of mercury (0.19 psia). 38
INSIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES BASED ON EMISSION LEVELS
Description of Emission Units / Activities Quantity
Fluoride Ion Cleaning (FIC) / Vapor Phase Aluminizing (VPA) System 1
Anodizing Process Tank 1
Aqueous Non-VOC Acid Etch Process Tanks (Metal Finishing) 24
Chromic Acid Bright Dip Tanks (Metal Finishing) 3
Fixture Treatment Process Tanks 1
Heated Petroleum Liquid Storage Tanks 1
Inorganic Acid Process Tanks (Metal Finishing) 1
Non-Chrome Plating and Anodizing Tanks (Metal Finishing) 18
Non-Spray Gun Surface Coating Ventilation Booths 19
Plasma Spray Units 15
Portable Cadmium Plating Units 6
TOC3 Sign Shop Operations 1
Aerosol Can Puncturing Devices 1
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ATTACHMENT B (continued)
GENERIC EMISSION GROUPS
Emission units/activities appearing in the following table are subject only to one or more of Georgia Rules 391-3-1-.02 (2) (b), (e) &/or (n). Potential emissions of particulate matter, from these sources based on TSP, are less than 25 tons per year per process line or unit in each group. Any emissions unit
subject to a NESHAP, NSPS, or any specific Air Quality Permit Condition(s) are not included in this table.
Description of Emissions Units / Activities
Number
of Units
(if appropriate)
Applicable Rules
Opacity
Rule (b)
PM from
Mfg Process
Rule (e)
Fugitive Dust
Rule (n)
The following table includes groups of fuel burning equipment subject only to Georgia Rules 391-3-1-.02 (2) (b) & (d).Any emissions unit subject to a
NESHAP, NSPS, or any specific Air Quality Permit Condition(s) are not included in this table.
Description of Fuel Burning Equipment Number of Units
Fuel burning equipment with a rated heat input capacity of less than 10 million BTU/hr burning only natural gas
and/or LPG. 4
Fuel burning equipment with a rated heat input capacity of less than 5 million BTU/hr, burning only distillate fuel
oil, natural gas and/or LPG. 0
Any fuel burning equipment with a rated heat input capacity of 1 million BTU/hr or less. 26
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ATTACHMENT C
LIST OF REFERENCES
1. The Georgia Rules for Air Quality Control Chapter 391-3-1. All Rules cited herein which begin with 391-3-1
are State Air Quality Rules.
2. Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations; specifically 40 CFR Parts 50, 51, 52, 60, 61, 63, 64, 68, 70, 72,
73, 75, 76 and 82. All rules cited with these parts are Federal Air Quality Rules.
3. Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, Air Protection Branch,
Procedures for Testing and Monitoring Sources of Air Pollutants.
4. Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, Air Protection Branch,
Procedures for Calculating Air Permit Fees.
5. Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors, AP-42, Fifth Edition, Volume I: Stationary Point and Area
Sources. This information may be obtained from EPA's TTN web site at
www.epa.gov/ttn/chief/ap42/index.html.
6. The latest properly functioning version of EPA's TANKS emission estimation software. The software may be
obtained from EPA's TTN web site at www.epa.gov/ttn/chief/software/tanks/index.html.
7. The Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq).
8. White Paper for Streamlined Development of Part 70 Permit Applications, July 10, 1995 (White Paper #1).
9. White Paper Number 2 for Improved Implementation of the Part 70 Operating Permits Program, March 5,
1996 (White Paper #2).
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ATTACHMENT D (Updated)
LIST OF EMISSION UNITS PER EQUIPMENT GROUP
REGULATORY GROUPS
EQUIPMENT GROUP EMISSION UNIT I.D. NUMBERS
BF02 0634, 0636, 0657, 0658, 0659, 0660
BF03 0650, 0677
BF04 4794
CP01 0917, 0918, 0919, 0920, 0935, 0937, 0948, 9522, 9902, 1501
DG01 0136, 0137, 0485, 0924, 0967, 4845, 8354
DP01 1235, 1236, 1237, any other depainting conducted facility-wide
ET01 0077, 0078, 0081, 1123, 5898
FC01 0074, 0084, 0088, 0103, 0104, 0220, 0268, 0289, 0290, 0549,
0553, 0590, 0600, 1776, 1925, 2013, 2039, 2044, 2168, 2173,
2216, 2310, 2488, 4540, 4657, 4844, 4847, 4853, 4879, 4882,
4972, 5440, 5472, 6227, 7265, 7420, 7459, 9406, 9548, 9926
PG01 1779, 1782, 1783
PR01 0849, 0853, 0855, 0856, 0860, 0871, 0895, 0896, 0901, 0911,
0923, 0941, 8024, 9393
PT01 Existing Booths:
0243, 0487, 0490, 0491, 0492, 0500, 1235, 1236, 1237, 0363
New Booths:
0174, 4469, 6321, 9407, 1328, 2304, 2311
SC04 Facility-wide Aerospace Hand-wipe Cleaning (Non-
aqueous/Non- semi-aqueous)
ST01 1494, 1495, 2019, 4542
AQ01 Facility-wide Aerospace Aqueous and Semi-aqueous Hand-wipe
and Flush Cleaning
NSR AVOIDANCE GROUPS
EQUIPMENT GROUP EMISSION UNIT I.D. NUMBERS
NSR6 (pka BF04 for NOx) 4794
NSR7 (pka BF04 for SO2) 4794
NSR8 (pka DG01 + SC01) VOC-containing vapor degreasers in Equipment Group DG01
and the solvent cleaners in Equipment Group FC01, with a
surface area of 10 square feet or more, that do not use aqueous
or semi-aqueous cleaning solvents at any time during the
reporting period.
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NSR AVOIDANCE GROUPS
EQUIPMENT GROUP EMISSION UNIT I.D. NUMBERS
NSR9 (pka ET01) 0077, 0078
NSR10 (pka TOC3) 1235,1236, 1237
NSR11 (pka Vapor Degreaser
4845)
4845
NSR12 (pka Paint Booth 6321) 6321
NSR13 9407
NSR14 5898
NOTES:
The BF03 boiler, SHEA ID No. 0650, was inadvertently removed by Georgia EPD from Permit No. V-03-0,
but still remains on site in storage. Delta Air Lines, Inc. requests that this unit be kept in the permit. SHEA
ID No. 6557 will also be reassigned to Insignificant by Emission Levels activity category (removal of NSR-
Avoidance Group NSR5). Additionally, the facility is requesting a change to the description of NSR-
Avoidance Group NSR8. This distinction is being requested since several units in Equipment Group DG01
have materials that do not contain VOC and should not be included in the NAA-NSR VOC avoidance limit.
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ATTACHMENT E
(Updated)
LIST OF INSIGNIFICANT EMISSION UNITS
(IC01 & IC03)
Emission
Unit ID
Location Size Unit Manufacture
Date / Type
Rule Applicability
0631 Penthouse 500 Roof (TOC-I) 87.2 HP 1979 eGen 391-3-1-.02(2)(b)
391-3-1-.02(2)(g)
391-3-1-.02(2)(mmm)
40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ
0632 Outside Bay 4 (TOC-I) 207.9 HP 1979 eGen
0640 Outside Bay 4 (TOC-I) 107.3 HP 1979 eGen
0676 Boiler Room, 3rd Floor (TOC-II) 415.7 HP 1974 eGen
1794 Building 61 (990 Toffie Terrace) 167.6 HP 1970 eGen
4525 Outside Blower Bldg.
(Waste Treatment Plant) 469.4 HP 1974 eGen
0639 Penthouse 102 Roof (TOC-I) 536.4 HP 1979 eGen 391-3-1-.02(2)(b)
391-3-1-.02(2)(g)
391-3-1-.02(2)(mmm) 0687 Outside b/w TOC-II and TOC-III 670.5 HP 1989 eGen
1795 Pump #3 (990 Toffie Terrace) 285 HP 1969 pump 391-3-1-.02(2)(b)
391-3-1-.02(2)(g)
391-3-1-.02(2)(yy)
40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ
1796 Pump #4 (990 Toffie Terrace) 285 HP 1969 pump
1797 Pump #5 (990 Toffie Terrace) 285 HP 1972 pump
1798 Pump #6 (990 Toffie Terrace) 285 HP 1972 pump
2086 Pump House #2, Bldg. 130 (TOC-I) 250 HP 1972 pump
2087 Pump House #2, Bldg. 130 (TOC-I) 250 HP 1972 pump
2088 Pump House #2, Bldg. 130 (TOC-I) 250 HP 1972 pump
2089 Pump House #1, Bldg. 140 (TOC-I) 240 HP 1996 pump
5925 Delta South satellite campus 259 HP 1975 pump
(installed in
2017)
5926 Delta South satellite campus 259 HP 1975 pump
(installed in
2017)
2409 990 Toffie Terrace 536.4 HP 2007 eGen 391-3-1-.02(2)(b)
391-3-1-.02(2)(g)
391-3-1-.02(2)(mmm)
40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII
40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ
2411 990 Toffie Terrace 536.4 HP 2007 eGen
2445 Delta South satellite campus
1975 pump
(installed in 2017)
250 HP 2019 pump 391-3-1-.02(2)(b)
391-3-1-.02(2)(g)
391-3-1-.02(2)(yy)
40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII
40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ