STANDARD

AIR CONTAMINANT DISCHARGE PERMIT

 

imageDepartment of Environmental Quality

 

 

This permit is being issued in accordance with the provisions of ORS 468A.040 and

based on the land use compatibility findings included in the permit record.

 

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>

 

 

 

ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

 

 

____________________________________________  _______________________

Air Quality Manager  Dated

 

Source(s) Permitted to Discharge Air Contaminants (OAR 340-216-0020):

 

Table 1 Code

Source Description

SIC

Part , <#>

  
   

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

1.0  GENERAL EMISSION STANDARDS AND LIMITS  2

2.0  SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE AND EMISSION STANDARDS  2

3.0  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS  2

4.0  PLANT SITE EMISSION LIMITS  2

5.0  COMPLIANCE DEMONSTRATION  2

6.0  SPECIAL CONDITIONS  2

7.0  COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE  2

8.0  RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS  2

9.0  REPORTING REQUIREMENTS  2

10.0  ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS  2

11.0  FEES  2

12.0  GENERAL CONDITIONS AND DISCLAIMERS  2

13.0  EMISSION FACTORS  2

14.0  PROCESS/PRODUCTION RECORDS  2

15.0  ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, AND DEFINITIONS  2

 

1.0  GENERAL EMISSION STANDARDS AND LIMITS

 

1.1.  Visible Emissions

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

 

a.  Emissions from any air contaminant source installed on or before June 1, 1970 must not equal or exceed 40% opacity for a period aggregating more than 3 minutes in any one hour.

 

b.  Emissions from any air contaminant source installed, constructed, or modified after June 1, 1970 must not equal or exceed 20% opacity for a period aggregating more than 3 minutes in any one hour.

 

c.  Emissions from any air contaminant source other than fuel burning equipment must not equal or exceed 20% opacity for a period aggregating more than 30 seconds in any one hour.

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 installed on or before June 1, 1970 must not exceed 0.2 grains per standard cubic foot, corrected to 12% CO2 or 50% excess air.

 

b.  Particulate matter emissions from any burning equipment installed, constructed, or modified after June 1, 1970 must not exceed 0.1 grains per standard cubic foot, corrected to 12% CO2 or 50% excess air.

 

c.  Particulate matter emissions from 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.

 

d.  Particulate matter emissions from any air contaminant source installed on or before June 1, 1970 other than fuel burning equipment and fugitive emission sources must not exceed 0.2 grains per standard cubic foot.

 

e.  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 0.1 grains per standard cubic foot.

 

f.  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.

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. DEQ will verify that the deposition exists and will notify the permittee that the deposition must be controlled.

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

The permittee must not use any fuel other than natural gas, propane, butane, ASTM grade fuel oils, or on-specification used oil.

 

a.  Fuel oils must not contain more than:

 

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

 

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

 

iii.  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.

 

 

 

2.0  SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE AND EMISSION STANDARDS

 

2.1.  Device/Process

 
  
  

 

 

3.0  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

 

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.

 

 

 

4.0  

PLANT SITE EMISSION LIMITS

 

4.1.  Plant Site Emission Limits (PSEL)

Plant site emissions must not exceed the following:

 

Pollutant

Limit

Units

 

PM

 

tons per year

 

PM10

 

tons per year

 

PM2.5

 

tons per year

 

SO2

 

tons per year

 

NOX

 

tons per year

 

CO

 

tons per year

 

VOC

 

tons per year

 

GHGs (CO2e)

 

tons per year

 

Single HAP

 

tons per year

 

Combined HAPs

 

tons per year

  

4.2.  PM10 PSEL for Medford-Ashland AQMA

For sources operating in the Medford-Ashland AQMA, plant site emissions of PM10 must not 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.

 

 

 

5.0  COMPLIANCE DEMONSTRATION

 

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

Compliance with the PSEL is determined 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 13.0);

P  =  process production (see condition 14.0)

5.4.  Emission Factors

The permittee must use the default emission factors provided in condition 13.0 for calculating pollutant emissions, unless alternative emission factors are approved 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

Annual VOC emissions for each 12 consecutive calendar month period are calculated by the following formula:

 

EVOC-A  =  [å(CX * DX * KX) – W] x 1ton/2000 pounds

 

Where,

 

EVOC-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

Annual VOC emissions for each 12 consecutive calendar month period are calculated by the following formula:

 

EVOC-A  =  [(CX * DX * KX)] – Wx](1 – (CE * DE) * 1ton/2000 pounds

 

Where,

 

EVOC-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.

 

 

 

6.0  SPECIAL CONDITIONS

 

6.1.  Special conditions

 

 

 

7.0  COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE

 

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.

 

 

 

8.0  RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS

 

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, all records must be maintained on site for a period of two (2) years and made available to DEQ upon request.

 

 

 

9.0  REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

 

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 10.4 by email, 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 5.3.

 

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 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 “Permit 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 Construction Form,” or “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.

9.11.  Where to Send Reports and Notices

The reports, with the permit number prominently displayed, must be sent to the Permit Coordinator for the region where the source is located as identified in Condition 10.3.

 

 

 

10.0  ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

 

10.1.  Permit Renewal Application

The completed application package for renewal of this permit is due on <enter the first of the month date>. Two (2) copies of the application must be submitted to the DEQ Permit Coordinator listed in condition 10.3

10.2.  Permit Modifications

Application for a modification of this permit must be submitted 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 DEQ Business Office.

10.3.  Permit Coordinator Addresses

All reports, notices, and applications should be directed to the Permit Coordinator for the area where the source is located. Permit Coordinator addresses are as follows:

 

 

Counties

Permit Coordinator Address and Telephone

Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, Tillamook, and Washington

Department of Environmental Quality

Northwest Region

2020 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 400

Portland, OR 97201-4987

Telephone: 503-229-5582

Benton, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk, and Yamhill

Department of Environmental Quality

Western Region

750 Front Street NE, Suite 120

Salem, OR 97301-1039

Telephone: 503-378-5305

Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Wheeler

Department of Environmental Quality

Eastern Region

475 NE Bellevue Drive, Suite 110

Bend, OR 97701-7415

Telephone: 541-633-2021

 

 

10.4.  Department Contacts

Information about air quality permits and DEQ’s regulations may be obtained from the online at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ/. All inquiries about this permit should be directed to the regional office for the area where the source is located. DEQ’s regional offices are as follows:

 

 

Counties

Office Address and Telephone

Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, Tillamook, and Washington

Department of Environmental Quality

Portland and Gresham Offices

2020 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 400

Portland, OR 97201-4987

Telephone: 503-229-5554

Benton, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk, and Yamhill

Department of Environmental Quality

Salem Office

750 Front Street NE, Suite 120

Salem, OR 97301-1039

Telephone: 503-378-5305

Coos, Curry, and Western Douglas

Department of Environmental Quality

Coos Bay Office

381 N Second Street
Coos Bay, OR 97420

Telephone: 541-269-2721

Eastern Douglas, Jackson, and Josephine

Department of Environmental Quality

Medford Office

221 Stewart Ave., Suite 201

Medford, OR 97501-3647

Telephone: 541-776-6010

Crook, Deschutes, Harney, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Sherman, Wasco, and Wheeler

Department of Environmental Quality

Eastern Region

475 NE Bellevue Drive, Suite 110

Bend, OR 97701-7415

Telephone: 541-633-2021

Baker, Gilliam, Grant, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, and Wallowa

Department of Environmental Quality

Pendleton Office

700 SE Emigrant Avenue, Suite 330

Pendleton, OR 97801-2597

Telephone: 541-276-4063

 

 

11.0  FEES

 

11.1.  Annual Compliance Fee

The Annual Fee specified in OAR 340-216-0020, Table 2, Part 2 for a Standard ACDP is due on December 1 of each year this permit is in effect. An invoice indicating the amount, as determined 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 340-216-0020, 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 340-216-0020, Table 2, Part 3 (b through i) are due with an application to modify the permit.

11.4.  Where to Submit Fees

Fees must be submitted to:

Department of Environmental Quality

Business Office

811 SW Sixth Avenue

Portland, Oregon 97204-1390

 

 

 

12.0  GENERAL CONDITIONS AND DISCLAIMERS

 

12.1.  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.

12.2.  Other Regulations

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

12.3.  Conflicting Conditions

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

12.4.  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.

12.5.  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.

12.6.  Permit Availability

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

12.7.  Open Burning

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

12.8.  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 limit to, demolition, renovation, repair, construction, and maintenance.

12.9.  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.

12.10.  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.

12.11.  Permit Termination, Revocation, or Modification

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

 

 

 

13.0  EMISSION FACTORS

 

Emissions device or activity

Pollutant

Emission Factor (EF)

EF units

EF Reference

     
     
     
     
     
     

 

 

14.0  

PROCESS/PRODUCTION RECORDS

 

Emissions device or activity

Process or production parameter

Frequency

   
   
   
   
   
   

 

 

15.0  ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, AND DEFINITIONS

 

i.  

ACDP

Air Contaminant Discharge Permit

ASTM

American Society for Testing and Materials

AQMA

Air Quality Maintenance Area

calendar year

The 12-month period beginning January 1st and ending December 31st

CFR

Code of Federal Regulations

CO

CO2e

carbon monoxide

carbon dioxide equivalent

DEQ

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

dscf

dry standard cubic foot

EPA

US Environmental Protection Agency

FCAA

Federal Clean Air Act

Gal

GHG

gallon(s)

greenhouse gas

gr/dscf

grains per dry standard cubic foot

HAP

Hazardous Air Pollutant as defined by OAR 340-244-0040

I&M

inspection and maintenance

lb

pound(s)

MMBtu

million British thermal units

NA

not applicable

NESHAP

National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

NOX

nitrogen oxides

NSPS

New Source Performance Standard

NSR

New Source Review

O2

oxygen

OAR

Oregon Administrative Rules

ORS

Oregon Revised Statutes

O&M

operation and maintenance

Pb

lead

PCD

pollution control device

PM

particulate matter

PM10

 

PM2.5

particulate matter less than 10 microns in size

particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in size

ppm

part per million

PSD

Prevention of Significant Deterioration

PSEL

Plant Site Emission Limit

PTE

Potential to Emit

RACT

Reasonably Available Control Technology

scf

standard cubic foot

SER

Significant Emission Rate

SIC

Standard Industrial Code

SIP

State Implementation Plan

SO2

sulfur dioxide

Special Control Area

as defined in OAR 340-204-0070

VE

visible emissions

VOC

volatile organic compound

year

A period consisting of any 12- consecutive calendar months

 

 

 

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With document unprotected, double click on the header section to type in Permit No. and expiration date. Except when it takes an unusually long time to issue a permit, the expiration date for a regular permit is generally 5 years from the month after the application was received. All permits expire on 1st day of the month. Use the format mm/dd/yy for dates. While in Header section highlight the # of pages field and click on the icon in the header toolbar to recalculate the # of pages.

Mark Fisher,
Delete the rest of this sentence if the source is portable.

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This section should only be used if the name of the company changed during the last permit term. Highlight and delete to remove.

Permit Template Coordinator, 2011-09-12T14:17:00Z
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Condition applies to sources that existed before June 1, 1970 and are located outside of special control areas. Also applies to wood-fired boilers that existed prior to June 1, 1970 inside of special control areas.

Mark Fisher, 2011-09-12T14:18:00Z
Not necessary to include phrase “installed, constructed, or modified after June 1, 1970” if plant began operations after this date or if all equipments were constructed or modified after this date.

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Condition applies to new sources and any source in a special control area other than wood fired boilers that existed prior to June 1, 1970.

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Condition applies to all sources other than fuel burning equipment located in any of the Portland area counties. Fuel burning equipment means any equipment that burns any type of fuel. Since the 30 second limit is more stringent than the statewide 3 minute limit, only this condition and not the 3 minute limit condition should be included in the permit.

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“Fuel burning equipment” generally means boilers and not other types of equipment that burn fuel, such as direct contact dryers or gas turbines.

Mark Fisher, 2011-09-12T14:27:00Z
Not necessary to include phrase “installed, constructed, or modified after June 1, 1970” if the plant began operations after this date or if all equipments were constructed or modified after this date.

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“Fuel burning equipment” generally means boilers and not other types of equipment that burn fuel, such as direct contact dryers or gas turbines.

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Condition applies to all types of fuel burning equipment in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties.

Mark Fisher, 2011-09-12T14:27:00Z
Not necessary to include phrase “installed, constructed, or modified after June 1, 1970” if plant began operations after this date or if all equipments were constructed or modified after this date.

Permit Template Coordinator, 2011-09-12T14:47:00Z
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Only use this condition if it is known that the process weight limit is more stringent than the grain loading limit. In most cases, it is not more stringent. It may be appropriate to put this condition in the SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE AND EMISSION STANDARDS section of permit.

Mark Fisher, 2011-09-12T14:48:00Z
Specific fugitive emission control plans are required for some sources in Medford/Ashland AQMA, La Grande UGA, and Lakeview UGA (see OAR 340-240-0180, 0360, and 0410.

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Permit writer may include the following: Reasonable precautions may include, but are not limited to the following {Refer to OAR 340-208-0210(2) for a list of reasonable precautions or include others that may be more appropriate for the specific source.}

Mark Fisher, 2011-09-12T14:49:00Z

Optional section for including any NSPS, NESHAP, BACT, RACT, LAER, TACT, or Division 230 through 244 emissions limits for specific equipment.

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Optional section. Refer to Permit Writer’s Manual for guidance on highest and best practicable treatment and control requirements. O&M plans are required for some sources in the Medford/Ashland AQMA and Lakeview UGA – see OAR 340-240-0190 and 340-240-0420.

Mark Fisher, 2011-09-12T14:50:00Z

PSEL should be set at the sources PTE or the generic PSEL level, whichever is greater. PSEL is a PTE limit so separate synthetic minor limit is not necessary for sources that want to avoid Title V permitting, NSR, or PSEL increases that would trigger an air quality analysis.

Mark Fisher, 2011-09-12T14:51:00Z

If source is portable and the PTE is less than the generic PSEL level, both conditions 4.1 and 4.2 are required to be included in the permit. If source is not portable, delete condition 4.2 and modify condition 4.1 to include short and long term generic PSELs for Medford/Ashland AQMA if the source is located within AQMA.

Mark Fisher, 2011-09-12T14:51:00Z

Initial source tests for demonstrating compliance with NSPS requirements must be performed within 60 days of achieving the maximum production capacity but no later than 180 days after startup. For all other tests, permit writer should determine appropriate time period for doing the test, but it is recommended that the test be performed within 180 days after startup for new units and 18 months after issuing the permit for existing units.

Mark Fisher, 2011-09-12T14:53:00Z

Include list of parameters you want recorded during the test. For example for a wet scrubber, you might want to know water flow, water pressure, pressure drop, date and time water was changed for a re-circulating scrubber. For a baghouse, you might want the pressure drop. For an ESP, you might want the inlet gas temperature, primary and secondary voltage and current for each field, rapper cycles.

jinahar, 2012-04-19T11:26:00Z
There may be some cases where a source asks for a GHG PSEL that is less than their PTE, for example to stay out of Title V. This would an exception to the rule and for those few sources the permit writers will want to consider not following this approach and instead require the full rolling 12-month reporting.

Mark Fisher, 2011-09-12T14:53:00Z

If only a few parameters, you could list them here and delete condition 14. Condition 14 is provided so that the table of information can be modified to fit specific sources and there is more room from margin to margin without interfering with the info-mapping format in this condition.

Mark Fisher, 2011-09-12T14:54:00Z

If only a few emission factors, you could list them here and delete condition 13. Condition 13 is provided so the table of information can be modified to fit specific sources and there is more room from margin to margin without interfering with the info-mapping format in this condition.

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Condition may be used for simple mass balance calculations where there are no controls and VOC is not retained in the product.

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Condition may be used for simple mass balance calculation with controls when VOC is not retained in the product.

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Optional section. Examples of special conditions are: 1) Permittee must notify DEQ in writing the date the new facility is started up. Notification must be submitted no later than seven days after startup. 2) Permittee must provide the Regional Office of DEQ with written notification within five days of all nuisance complaints received by the permittee during the operation of the facility. Documentation must include date of contact, time of observed nuisance conditions, description of nuisance condition, location of receptor, and status of plant operation during the observed period.

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Refer to Enforcement guidance.

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Usually, this consists of at least one EPA Method 9 six minute test just before, during, or after each test run.

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Specify source specific parameters.

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Example: pressure drop across a scrubber, multiclone, or baghouse; voltage for an ESP or ionizer; water flow and pressure for a wet scrubber

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List other information useful for documenting conditions for which the compliance test was performed.

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For new sources, you may want monthly reports to document source is complying with the PSEL.

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Quarterly excess emissions reports may be required for sources subject to an NSPS.

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Semi-annual reports may be required for sources subject to an NSPS limit.

Mark Fisher, 2011-09-12T14:58:00Z

For determining compliance with the PSEL, you will need to request pollutant emissions for each 12-month period. You should request the production data used to calculate the emissions for at least the calendar year. The calendar year information is used for emission inventory purposes.

Mark Fisher, 2011-09-12T14:58:00Z

Condition is only for new sources.

Mark Fisher, 2011-09-12T14:58:00Z

Condition is only for portable sources.

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Enter 1st of the month two months prior to the expiration date, e.g. April 1, 2002 for a permit expiring June, 2002.

Mark Fisher, 2011-09-12T14:58:00Z

Copy appropriate office from the following table and paste in this cell. Then delete the table.

Mark Fisher, 2011-09-12T14:59:00Z

Copy appropriate office from the following table and paste it in this cell. Then delete the table.