ISSUED TO:

<Company Legal Name>

<Mailing Address>

<City, State, Zip>

INFORMATION RELIED UPON:

Application No.:  0     

Date Received:  <mm/dd/yy>

PLANT SITE LOCATION:

<Site Address>

<City, State, Zip>

LAND USE COMPATIBILITY FINDING:

Approving Authority:  <Name>

Approval Date:  <mm/dd/yy>

PERMIT PREVIOUSLY ISSUED TO:

<Company legal name>

Table 1 Code

Source Description

SIC

Part B, <#>

1.1.  Visible Emissions

The permittee must comply with the following visible emission limits, as applicable:

a.  Emissions from any air contaminant source installed, constructed, or modified on or before June 1, 1970 must not equal or exceed:

i.  40% opacity as a six-minute block average through December 31, 2019, and

ii.  20% opacity on or after January 1, 2020 as a six-minute block average.

b.  Emissions from any air contaminant source must not equal or exceed 20% opacity as a six-minute block average.

c.  Emissions from any wood-fired boiler installed, constructed, or modified on or before June 1, 1970 must not equal or exceed:

i.  40% opacity as a six-minute block average through December 31, 2019, with the exception that visible emissions may equal or exceed 40 percent opacity for up to two independent six-minute blocks in any hour, as long as the average opacity during each of these two six-minute blocks is less than 55 percent.

ii.  20 % opacity as a six-minute block average on or after January 1, 2020, with one or more of the following exceptions:

A.  Visible emissions may equal or exceed 20% opacity for up to two independent six-minute blocks in any hour, as long as the average opacity during each of these two six-minute blocks is less than 40%.

B.  Visible emissions may equal or exceed 20% opacity but may not equal or exceed 40% opacity, as the average of all six-minute blocks during grate cleaning operations provided the grate cleaning is performed in accordance with a grate cleaning plan approved by DEQ. [OAR 340-208-0110(5)].

d.  Emissions from any wood-fired boiler installed, constructed, or modified after June 1, 1970 must not equal or exceed 20% opacity as a six-minute block average with the exception that visible emissions may equal or exceed 20 percent opacity for up to two independent six-minute blocks in any hour, as long as the average opacity during each of these two six-minute blocks is less than 40 percent.

1.2.  Particulate Matter Emissions

The permittee must comply with the following particulate matter emission limits, as applicable:

a.  Particulate matter emissions from any fuel burning equipment must not exceed 0.10 grains per standard cubic foot, corrected to 12% CO₂ or 50% excess air.

b.  Particulate matter emissions from any fuel burning equipment installed, constructed, or modified on or before June 1, 1970 must not exceed:

i.   0.24 grains per standard cubic foot, corrected to 12% CO₂ or 50% excess air prior to December 31, 2019; and

ii.  0.15 grains per dry standard cubic foot corrected to 12% CO₂ or 50% excess air on or after January 1, 2020.

c.  Particulate matter emissions from any fuel burning equipment installed, constructed, or modified after June 1, 1970 must not exceed 0.14 grains per standard cubic foot, corrected to 12% CO₂ or 50% excess air.

d.  Particulate matter emissions from any fuel burning equipment must not exceed:

i.  0.2 grains per dry standard cubic foot corrected to 12% CO₂ when using wood residue in equipment that existed before April 7, 1978;

ii.  0.1 grains per dry standard cubic foot corrected to 12% CO₂ when using wood residue in equipment that did not exist before April 7, 1978; or

iii.  The emission rate shown in Figure 1 of OAR 340-208-0610 as a function of the maximum heat input when using all other fuels, except natural gas and LPG.

e.  For any fuel burning equipment installed, constructed or modified before June 1, 1970 that is unable to comply with 0.15 grains per dry standard cubic foot corrected to 12% CO2 or 50% excess air, the permittee may request a source specific limit of 0.17 grains per dry standard cubic foot after submitting an application for a permit modification to request the alternative limit by no later than Oct. 1, 2019. The request must demonstrate, based on a signed report prepared by a registered professional engineer that specializes in boiler/multiclone operation, that the fuel burning equipment will be unable to comply with 0.15 grains per dry standard cubic foot corrected to 12% CO2 or 50% excess air after either:

i.  Maintenance or upgrades to an existing multiclone system; or

ii.  Conducting a boiler tune-up if the boiler does not have a particulate matter emission control system.

f.  Particulate matter emissions from any fuel burning equipment or a mode of operation installed, constructed or modified before June 1, 1970 that is used less than 876 hours per calendar year must not exceed:

i.   0.24 grains per dry standard cubic foot corrected to 12% CO₂ or 50% excess air from April 16, 2015 through December 31, 2019; and

ii.  0.20 grains per standard cubic foot on or after January 1, 2020.

g.  Particulate matter emissions from any air contaminant source installed, constructed or modified on or before June 1, 1970 other than fuel burning equipment and fugitive emission sources must not exceed 0.10 grains per standard cubic foot.

h.  Particulate matter emissions from any air contaminant source installed, constructed or modified on or before June 1, 1970 other than fuel burning equipment and fugitive emission sources must not exceed:

i.  0.24 grains per standard cubic foot, prior to December 31, 2019; and

ii.  0.15 grains per dry standard cubic foot on or after January 1, 2020.

i.  Particulate matter emissions from any air contaminant source installed, constructed, or modified after June 1, 1970 other than fuel burning equipment and fugitive emission sources must not exceed 0.14 grains per standard cubic foot.

j.  Particulate matter emissions from equipment or a mode of operation installed, constructed or modified on or before June 1, 1970 other than fuel burning equipment and fugitive emission sources that is used less than 876 hours per calendar year must not exceed:

i.   0.24 grains per dry standard cubic foot from April 16, 2015 through December 31, 2019; and

ii.  0.20 grains per standard cubic foot on or after January 1, 2020.

k.  Non-fugitive particulate matter emissions from any process must not exceed the amount shown in Table 1 of OAR 340-226-0310 for the process weight allocated to such a process.

1.3.  Fugitive Emissions

The permittee must take reasonable precautions to prevent fugitive dust emissions by:

a.  Treating vehicular traffic areas of the plant site under the control of the permittee.

b.  Operating all air contaminant-generating processes so that fugitive type dust associated with the operation will be adequately controlled at all times.

c.  Storing collected materials from air pollution control equipment in a covered container or other method equally effective in preventing the material from becoming airborne during storage and transfer.

d.  Developing a DEQ approved fugitive emission control plan upon request by DEQ and implementing the plan whenever fugitive emissions leave the property for more than 18 seconds in a six-minute period.

1.4.  Particulate Matter Fallout

The permittee must not cause or permit the emission of any particulate matter larger than 250 microns in size at sufficient duration or quantity, as to create an observable deposition upon the real property of another person.

1.5.  Nuisance and Odors

The permittee must not cause or allow air contaminants from any source to cause a nuisance. Nuisance conditions will be verified by DEQ personnel.

1.6.  Fuels and Fuel Sulfur Content

a.  If the permittee burns any of the fuels listed below, the sulfur content cannot exceed:

i.  0.0015% sulfur by weight for ultra low sulfur diesel;

ii.  0.3% sulfur by weight for ASTM Grade 1 distillate oil;

iii.  0.5% sulfur by weight for ASTM Grade 2 distillate oil;

iv.  1.75% sulfur by weight for residual oil;

b.  The permittee is allowed to use on-specification used oil as fuel which contains no more than 0.5% sulfur by weight. The permittee must obtain analyses from the marketer or, if generated on site, have the used oil analyzed, so that it can be demonstrated that each shipment of oil does not exceed the used oil specifications contained in 40 CFR Part 279.11, Table 1.

2.1.  Device/Process

3.1.  Work practices

<i.e., equipment tuning>

3.2.  Fugitive Emissions Control Plan

While operating in the Medford-Ashland AQMA, the permittee must prepare and implement site-specific plans for the control of fugitive emissions in accordance with OAR 340-240-0180. While operating in the Lakeview Urban Growth Area (UGA), the permittee must prepare and implement site-specific plans for the control of fugitive emissions in accordance with OAR 340-240-0410.

3.3.  O&M plan

While operating in the Medford-Ashland AQMA, the permittee must prepare and implement an operation and maintenance (O&M) plan in accordance with OAR 340-240-0190. While operating in the Lakeview UGA, the permittee must prepare and implement an O&M plan in accordance with OAR 340-240-0420.

3.4.  Grate cleaning plan

The permittee must submit a grate cleaning plan to DEQ within 60 days of permit issuance. The plan must include the following:

a.  Frequency of grate cleaning;

b.  Expected length of grate cleaning period;

c.  Methods to minimize emissions during grate cleaning; and

d.  Grate cleaning schedule for the upcoming calendar year submitted annually by 12/31;

The plan must be kept on site and be made available upon request.

4.1.  Plant Site Emission Limits (PSEL)

The permittee must not cause or allow plant site emissions to exceed the following:

Pollutant

Limit

Units

PM

24

tons per year

PM₁₀

14

tons per year

PM_2.5

9

tons per year

SO₂

39

tons per year

NO_X

39

tons per year

CO

99

tons per year

VOC

39

tons per year

GHGs (CO₂e)

74,000

tons per year

Single HAP

9

tons per year

Combined HAPs

24

tons per year

4.2.  PM₁₀ PSEL for Medford-Ashland AQMA

For sources operating in the Medford-Ashland AQMA, the permittee must not cause or allow plant site emissions of PM₁₀ to exceed the following:

Pollutant

Limit

Units

PM₁₀

4.5

tons per year

49

pounds per day

4.3.  Annual Period

The annual plant site emissions limits apply to any 12-consecutive calendar month period.

5.1.  Testing Requirements

By no later than 18 months after startup of a new stationary source, the permittee must demonstrate <enter equipment identification> is capable of operating at its maximum operating capacity in compliance with Condition <enter condition number> by conducting a source test for <enter pollutant> emissions using the following test methods and procedures:

a.  <enter test method> must be used for <enter pollutant> emissions;

i.  <enter any special requirements such as sample times, sample volumes, filter temperatures, etc.>

ii.  

b.  The following parameters must be monitored and recorded during the source test:

i.  visible emissions as measured by EPA Method 9 for a period of at least six minutes during or within 30 minutes before or after each test run;

ii.  process operating parameters;

iii.  pollution control device operating parameters; and

iv.  <other information>

c.  All tests must be conducted in accordance with DEQ’s Source Sampling Manual and the approved pretest plan. The pretest plan must be submitted at least 15 days in advance and approved by the Regional Source Test Coordinator. Test data and results must be submitted for review to the Regional Source Test Coordinator within 30 days unless otherwise approved in the pretest plan.

d.  Only regular operating staff may adjust the combustion system or production processes and emission control parameters during the source test and within two hours prior to the source test. Any operating adjustments made during the source test, which are a result of consultation with source testing personnel, equipment vendors or consultants, may render the source test invalid.

5.2.  Monitoring Requirements

The permittee must monitor the operation and maintenance of the plant and associated air contaminant control devices as follows:

a.  <enter source specific monitoring requirements, such as COMS or CEMS, special inspections, etc.>

b.  

5.3.  PSEL Compliance Monitoring

The permittee must demonstrate compliance with the PSEL for each 12-consecutive calendar month period based on the following calculation for each pollutant except GHGs:

E  =  S(EF x P)/2000 lbs

where,

E  =  pollutant emissions (ton/yr);

EF  =  pollutant emission factor (see Condition 14.0);

P  =  process production (see Condition 15.0)

5.4.  Emission Factors

The permittee must use the default emission factors provided in Condition 14.0 for calculating pollutant emissions, unless alternative emission factors are approved in writing by DEQ. The permittee may request or DEQ may require using alternative emission factors provided they are based on actual test data or other documentation (e.g., AP-42 compilation of emission factors) that has been reviewed and approved by DEQ.

5.5.  Mass Balance without controls

The permittee must calculate annual VOC emissions for each 12 consecutive calendar month period with the following formula:

E_VOC-A  =  [å(C_X * D_X * K_X) – W] x 1ton/2000 pounds

Where,

E_VOC-A  =  Annual VOC emissions in tons

C  =  Material usage for the period in gallons

D  =  Material density in pounds per gallon

K  =  VOC concentration expressed as a decimal

X  =  Subscript X represents a specific material

W  =  Weight of VOC shipped offsite

5.6.  Mass Balance with controls

The permittee must calculate annual VOC emissions for each 12 consecutive calendar month period with the following formula:

E_VOC-A  =  [(C_X * D_X * K_X)] – W_x](1 – (CE * DE) * 1ton/2000 pounds

Where,

E_VOC-A  =  Annual VOC emissions in tons

C  =  Material usage for the period in gallons

D  =  Material density in pounds per gallon

K  =  VOC concentration expressed as a decimal

X  =  Subscript X represents a specific material

CE  =  VOC capture efficiency expressed as a decimal

DE  =  Destruction efficiency

W  =  Weight of VOC shipped offsite

5.7.  T-butyl acetate (TBAC)

TBAC is not a VOC for purposes of demonstrating compliance with the VOC Plant Site Emission Limit. However, TBAC emissions must be determined using the procedures in Conditions 5.5 or 5.6, as appropriate, and reported separately in the annual report.

6.1.  Special Conditions

<enter any special conditions>

7.1.  Compliance Schedule

The permittee must provide control for the <Enter name of equipment here> in accordance with the following schedule:

a.  By no later than <Enter date here>, the permittee must submit a final control strategy, including detailed plans and specifications, to DEQ for review and approval.

b.  By no later than <Enter date here>, the permittee must issue purchase orders for the major components of emission control equipment or process modification work. The permittee must notify DEQ in writing within seven days that the above has been accomplished.

c.  By no later than <Enter date here>, the permittee must initiate the installation of the emission control equipment or process modifications. The permittee must notify DEQ in writing within seven days that the above has been accomplished.

d.  By no later than <Enter date here>, the permittee must complete the installation of emission control equipment or process modifications. The permittee must notify DEQ in writing within seven days that the above has been accomplished.

e.  By no later than <Enter date here>, the permittee must demonstrate that <Enter name of equipment here> is capable of operating at its maximum operating capacity compliance with Condition <Enter condition here> by conducting a source test for <Enter pollutant emissions here>. The following parameters must be monitored and recorded during the source test:

i.  Visible emissions;

ii.  Process operating parameters;

iii.  Pollution control device operating parameters; and

iv.  Enter other parameters here

f.  All tests must be conducted in accordance with DEQ’s Source Sampling Manual and the approved pretest plan. The pretest plan must be submitted at least 15 days in advance and approved by the Regional Source Test Coordinator. Test data and results must be submitted for review to the Regional Source Test Coordinator within 30 days unless otherwise approved in the pretest plan.

g.  Only regular operating staff may adjust the combustion system or production processes and emission control parameters during the source test and within two hours prior to the source test. Any operating adjustments made during the source test, which are a result of consultation with source testing personnel, equipment vendors or consultants, may render the source test invalid.

8.1.  Operation and Maintenance

The permittee must maintain the following records related to the operation and maintenance of the plant and associated air contaminant control devices:

a.  <enter any specific records (e.g., inspection logs, control device parameter data, etc.)>

b.  <enter any other necessary records (e.g., QA/QC records for CEMS)>

c.  <enter PSEL monitoring records (e.g., production data)>

d.  <If used oil is used as fuel, the permittee must obtain analyses from the marketer or, if generated on site, have the used oil analyzed, so that it can be demonstrated that the used oil does not exceed the used oil specifications contained in 40 CFR Part 279.11, Table 1.>

8.2.  Excess Emissions

The permittee must maintain records of excess emissions as defined in OAR 340-214-0300 through 340-214-0340 (recorded on occurrence). Typically, excess emissions are caused by process upsets, startups, shutdowns, or scheduled maintenance. In many cases, excess emissions are evident when visible emissions are greater than 20% opacity for 3 minutes or more in any 60-minute period. If there is an ongoing excess emission caused by an upset or breakdown, the permittee must cease operation of the equipment or facility no later than 48 hours after the beginning of the excess emissions, unless continued operation is approved by DEQ in accordance with OAR 340-214-0330(4).

8.3.  Complaint Log

The permittee must maintain a log of all written complaints and complaints received via telephone that specifically refer to air pollution concerns associated to the permitted facility. The log must include a record of the permittee’s actions to investigate the validity of each complaint and a record of actions taken for complaint resolution.

8.4.  Retention of Records

Unless otherwise specified, the permittee must retain all records for a period of at least five (5) years from the date of the monitoring sample, measurement, report, or application and make them available to DEQ upon request. The permittee must maintain the two (2) most recent years of records onsite.

9.1.  Excess Emissions

The permittee must notify DEQ of excess emissions events if the excess emission is of a nature that could endanger public health.

a.  Such notice must be provided as soon as possible, but never more than one hour after becoming aware of the problem. Notice must be made to the regional office identified in Condition 1.1 by e-mail, telephone, facsimile, or in person.

b.  If the excess emissions occur during non-business hours, the permittee must notify DEQ by calling the Oregon Emergency Response System (OERS). The current number is 1-800-452-0311.

c.  The permittee must also submit follow-up reports when required by DEQ.

9.2.  Monthly

9.3.  Quarterly

9.4.  Semi-annual

9.5.  Annual Report

For each year this permit is in effect, the permittee must submit to DEQ by February 15 two (2) copies of the following information for the previous calendar year:

a.  Operating parameters:

i.  

ii.  

iii.  

b.  A summary of annual pollutant emissions determined each month in accordance with Condition 5.0.

c.  Records of all planned and unplanned excess emissions events.

d.  Summary of complaints relating to air quality received by permittee during the year.

e.  List permanent changes made in plant process, production levels, and pollution control equipment which affected air contaminant emissions.

f.  List of major maintenance performed on pollution control equipment.

9.6.  Greenhouse Gas Registration and Reporting

If the calendar year emission rate of greenhouse gases (CO₂e) is greater than or equal to 2,756 tons (2,500 metric tons), the permittee must register and report its greenhouse gas emissions with DEQ in accordance with OAR 340-215. 

9.7.  Initial Startup Notice

The permittee must notify DEQ in writing of the date a new facility is started up. The notification must be submitted no later than seven (7) days after startup.

9.8.  Relocation Notice

The permittee must not install or operate the facility or any portion of the facility at any new site without first providing written notice to the Permit Coordinator in the appropriate regional office. The written notice must include the date of the proposed move, approximate dates of operation, a detailed map showing access to the new site, and a description of the air pollution controls and procedures to be installed, operated, and practiced at the new site. Additional permits may be required if the permittee operates individual components of the facility at more than one site at a time.

9.9.  Notice of Change of Ownership or Company Name

The permittee must notify DEQ in writing using a Departmental “Transfer Application Form” within 60 days after the following:

a.  Legal change of the name of the company as registered with the Corporations Division of the State of Oregon; or

b.  Sale or exchange of the activity or facility.

9.10.  Construction or Modification Notices

The permittee must notify DEQ in writing using a Departmental “Notice of Intent to Construct Form,” or other permit application form and obtain approval in accordance with OAR 340-210-0205 through 340-210-0250 before:

a.  Constructing, installing, or establishing a new stationary source that will cause an increase in any regulated pollutant emissions;

b.  Making any physical change or change in operation of an existing stationary source that will cause an increase, on an hourly basis at full production, in any regulated pollutant emissions; or

c.  Constructing or modifying any air pollution control equipment.

10.1.  Permit Renewal Application

The permittee must submit the completed application package for renewal of this permit by <enter the first of the month date>. The permittee must submit two (2) copies of the application to the DEQ Permit Coordinator listed in Condition 1.1

10.2.  Permit Modifications

The permittee must submit an application for a modification of this permit not less than 60 days prior to the source modification. A special activity fee must be submitted with an application for the permit modification. The fees and two (2) copies of the application must be submitted to the Business Office of DEQ.

10.3.  

11.1.  Annual Compliance Fee

The permittee must pay the Annual Fee specified in OAR 340-216-8020, Table 2, Part 2 for a Simple ACDP by December 1 of each year this permit is in effect. An invoice indicating the amount, as determined by DEQ regulations, will be mailed prior to the above date. Late fees in accordance with Part 4 of the table will be assessed as appropriate.

11.2.  Change of Ownership or Company Name Fee

The non-technical permit modification fee specified in OAR 340-216-8020, Table 2, Part 3(a) is due with an application for changing the ownership or the name of the company.

11.3.  Special Activity Fees

The special activity fees specified in OAR 340-216-8020, Table 2, Part 3 (b through i) are due with an application to modify the permit.

12.1.  Business Office

The permittee must submit payments for invoices, applications to modify the permit, and any other payments to DEQ’s Business Office:

Department of Environmental Quality

Accounting / Revenue

811 SW Sixth Avenue

Portland, Oregon 97204-1390

12.2.  Permit Coordinator

The permittee must submit all Notices and applications that do not include payment to the Region’s Permit Coordinator:

12.3.  Report Submittals

Unless otherwise notified, the permittee must submit all reports (annual reports, source test plans and reports, etc.) to DEQ’s Region. If you know the name of the Air Quality staff member responsible for your permit, please include it.

12.4.  Web Site

Information about air quality permits and the Department’s regulations may be obtained from the DEQ web page at www.deq.state.or.us

13.1.  Permitted Activities

This permit allows the permittee to discharge air contaminants from processes and activities related to the air contaminant source(s) listed on the first page of this permit until this permit expires, is modified, or is revoked.

13.2.  Other Regulations

In addition to the specific requirements listed in this permit, the permittee must comply with all other legal requirements enforceable by DEQ.

13.3.  Conflicting Conditions

In any instance in which there is an apparent conflict relative to conditions in this permit, the most stringent conditions apply.

13.4.  Masking of Emissions

The permittee must not cause or permit the installation of any device or use any means designed to mask the emissions of an air contaminant that causes or is likely to cause detriment to health, safety, or welfare of any person or otherwise violate any other regulation or requirement.

13.5.  Department Access

The permittee must allow DEQ’s representatives access to the plant site and pertinent records at all reasonable times for the purposes of performing inspections, surveys, collecting samples, obtaining data, reviewing and copying air contaminant emissions discharge records and conducting all necessary functions related to this permit in accordance with ORS 468-095.

13.6.  Permit Availability

The permittee must have a copy of the permit available at the facility at all times.

13.7.  Open Burning

The permittee may not conduct any open burning except as allowed by OAR 340, division 264.

13.8.  Asbestos

The permittee must comply with the asbestos abatement requirements in OAR 340, Division 248 for all activities involving asbestos-containing materials, including, but not limited to, demolition, renovation, repair, construction, and maintenance.

13.9.  Property Rights

The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

13.10.  Permit Expiration

a.  A source may not be operated after the expiration date of the permit, unless any of the following occur prior to the expiration date of the permit:

i.  a timely and complete application for renewal or for an Oregon Title V Operating Permit has been submitted, or

ii.  another type of permit (ACDP or Oregon Title V Operating Permit) has been issued authorizing operation of the source.

b.  For a source operating under an ACDP or Oregon Title V Operating Permit, a requirement established in an earlier ACDP remains in effect notwithstanding expiration of the ACDP, unless the provision expires by its terms or unless the provision is modified or terminated according to the procedures used to establish the requirement initially.

13.11.  Permit Termination, Revocation, or Modification

DEQ may modify or revoke this permit pursuant to OAR 340-216-0082 and 340-216-0084.

Emissions device or activity

Pollutant

Emission Factor (EF)

EF units

EF reference

Emissions device or activity

Process or production parameter

Frequency