Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-3-3-.05
(1) Terms used but not defined in this rule are defined in 40 CFR 60, Subparts A and B, and are incorporated by reference in ADEM Admin. Code chapter 335-3-10. For the purposes of this rule only, the following definitions apply:
(n) “CEMS data during startup and shutdown” means the following:
(o) “Chemical recovery unit” means combustion units burning materials to recover chemical constituents or to produce chemical compounds where there is an existing commercial market for such recovered chemical constituents or compounds. A chemical recovery unit is not an incinerator, a waste-burning kiln, an energy recovery unit or a small, remote incinerator under this rule. The following seven types of units are considered chemical recovery units:
(r) "Commercial and industrial solid waste incineration (CISWI)" means any distinct operating unit of any commercial or industrial facility that combusts, or has combusted in the preceding 6 months, any solid waste as that term is defined in 40 CFR part 241. If the operating unit burns material other than traditional fuels as defined in §241.2 that have been discarded, and the owner or operator does not keep and produce records as required by subparagraph (ll)(u) of this rule, the operating unit is a CISWI. While not all CISWIs will include all of the following components, a CISWI includes, but is not limited to, the solid waste feed system, grate system, flue gas system, waste heat recovery equipment, if any, and bottom ash system. The CISWI does not include air pollution control equipment or the stack. The CISWI boundary starts at the solid waste hopper (if applicable) and extends through two areas:
(w) "Deviation" means any instance in which an affected source subject to this rule, or an owner or operator of such a source:
(ss) "Modification or modified CISWI" means a CISWI that has been changed later than August 7, 2013, and that meets one of two criteria:
(ddd) “Process change” means any of the following physical or operational changes:
(ggg) "Reconstruction" means rebuilding a CISWI and meeting two criteria:
(hhh) "Refuse-derived fuel" means a type of municipal solid waste produced by processing municipal solid waste through shredding and size classification. This includes all classes of refuse-derived fuel including two fuels:
(iii) "Responsible Official" means one of the following:
1. For a corporation: a president, secretary, treasurer, or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision-making functions for the corporation, or a duly authorized representative of such person if the representative is responsible for the overall operation of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities applying for or subject to a permit and either:
4. For affected facilities:
(nnn) “Solid waste incineration unit” means a distinct operating unit of any facility which combusts any solid waste (as that term is defined by the Administrator in 40 CFR part 241) material from commercial or industrial establishments or the general public (including single and multiple residences, hotels and motels). Such term does not include incinerators or other units required to have a permit under section 3005 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act. The term “solid waste incineration unit” does not include:
(ttt) "Wood waste" means untreated wood and untreated wood products, including tree stumps (whole or chipped), trees, tree limbs (whole or chipped), bark, sawdust, chips, scraps, slabs, millings, and shavings. Wood waste does not include:
(2) Applicability.
(d) The following types of units are exempt from this rule, but some units are required to provide notification.
1. Pathological waste incineration units. Incineration units burning 90 percent or more by weight (on a calendar quarter basis and excluding the weight of auxiliary fuel and combustion air) of pathological waste, low-1evel radioactive waste, and/or chemotherapeutic waste as defined in paragraph (1) are not subject to this rule if the two requirements specified in subparagraphs (d)1.(i) and (ii) of this paragraph below are met.
4. Small power production facilities. Units that meet the four requirements specified in subparagraphs (d)4.(i) through (iv) of this paragraph below.
5. Cogeneration facilities. Units that meet the four requirements specified in subparagraphs (d)6.(i) through (iv) of this paragraph below.
(3) Increments of Progress.
(a) For owners or operators planning to achieve compliance more than one year following the effective date of EPA's approval of these rules, the two increments of progress specified in subparagraphs (a)1. and 2. of this paragraph below shall be met.
(b) The owner or operator shall submit to the Director, notifications for achieving increments of progress. The notifications shall be postmarked no later than 10 business days after the compliance date for the increment. These notifications shall include the three items specified in subparagraphs (b)1. through 3. of this paragraph below:
(d) For the control plan increment of progress, the owner or operator shall satisfy the two requirements specified in subparagraphs (d)1. and 2. of this paragraph below.
1. Submit the final control plan that includes the five items described in subparagraphs (d)1.(i) through (v). of this paragraph below.
(f) Closing and restarting a CISWI.
1. If the CISWI is closed but will be restarted prior to the final compliance date of December 1, 2005 for CISWI units that commenced construction on or before November 30, 1999, or February 7, 2018 for CISWI units that commenced construction on or before June 4, 2010, the owner or operator shall meet the increments of progress specified in subparagraph
(4) Waste Management Plan.
(5) Operator Training and Qualification.
(c) Training shall be obtained by completing an incinerator operator training course that includes, at a minimum, the three elements described in subparagraphs (c)1. through 3. of this paragraph below.
1. Training on the eleven subjects listed in subparagraphs (c)1.(i) through (xi) of this paragraph below.
(d) The operator training course shall be completed by the later of the three dates specified in subparagraphs (d)1. through 3. of this paragraph below.
(e) To maintain qualification, the operator shall complete an annual review or refresher course covering, at a minimum, the five topics described in subparagraphs (e)1. through 5. of this paragraph below.
(f) A lapsed operator qualification shall be renewed by one of the two methods specified in subparagraphs (f)1. and 2. of this paragraph below.
(g) Requirements for site specific documentation.
1. Site specific documentation shall be available at the facility and readily accessible for all CISWI operators that addresses the ten topics described in subparagraphs (g)1.(i) through (x) of this paragraph below. The owner or operator shall maintain this information and the training records required by subparagraph (g)3. of this paragraph below in a manner that they can be readily accessed and are suitable for inspection upon request.
2. The owner or operator shall establish a program for reviewing the information listed in subparagraph (g)1. of this paragraph above with each incinerator operator.
(i) The initial review of the information listed in subparagraph (g)1. of this paragraph shall be conducted by the later of the three dates specified in subparagraphs (g)2.(i)(I) through (III) of this paragraph below.
3. The owner or operator shall also maintain the information specified in subparagraphs (g)3.(i) through (iii) below.
(h) If all qualified operators are temporarily not accessible (i.e., not at the facility and not able to be at the facility within 1 hour), the owner or operator shall meet one of the two criteria specified in subparagraphs (h)1. and 2. of this paragraph below, depending on the length of time that a qualified operator is not accessible.
2. When all qualified operators are not accessible for 2 weeks or more, the two actions that are described in subparagraphs (h)2.(i) and (ii) of this paragraph below shall be taken.
(ii) Submit a status report to the Administrator every 4 weeks outlining what actions are being taken to ensure that a qualified operator is accessible, stating when it is expected that a qualified operator will be accessible and requesting approval from the Administrator to continue operation of the CISWI. The first status report shall be submitted 4 weeks after notification to the Director of the deviation under subparagraph(h)2.(i). If the Administrator notifies the owner or operator that the request to continue operation of the CISWI is disapproved, the CISWI may continue operation for 90 days, then shall cease operation. Operation of the unit may resume if the two requirements in subparagraphs (h)2.(ii)(I) and (II) of this paragraph below are met.
(6) Emission Limitations and Operating Limits.
(a) The owner or operator shall meet the emission limitations for each CISWI, including bypass stack or vent, specified in Table 1 of this rule or tables 5 through 8 of this rule by the final compliance date of December 1, 2005 for CISWIs that commenced construction on or before November 30, 1999, or February 7, 2018 for CISWIs that commenced construction on or before June 4, 2010, as applicable. The emission limitations apply at all times the unit is operating including and not limited to startup, shutdown, or malfunction.
(b) Timelines for Operating Limits.
1. If a wet scrubber(s) is used to comply with the emission limitations, the owner or operator shall establish operating limits for up to four operating parameters (as specified in Table 2 of this rule) as described in subparagraphs (b)1.(i) through (iv) of this paragraph during the initial performance test.
(i) Maximum charge rate, calculated using one of the two different procedures in subparagraph (b)1.(i)(I) or (II) of this paragraph, as appropriate.
9. If the owner or operator uses a PM CPMS to demonstrate compliance, the owner or operator shall establish a PM CPMS operating limit and determine compliance with it according to subparagraphs (b)9.((i) through (v) of this paragraph below.
(ii) If the average of the three PM performance test runs are below 75% of the PM emission limit, the owner or operator shall calculate an operating limit by establishing a relationship of PM CPMS signal to PM concentration using the PM CPMS instrument zero, the average PM CPMS output values corresponding to the three compliance test runs, and the average PM concentration from the Method 5 or performance test with the procedures in subparagraphs (b)9.(i) through (v) of this paragraph.
(I) Determine the instrument zero output with one of the following procedures:
(II) Determine the PM CPMS instrument average in milliamps, or the digital equivalent, and the average of the corresponding three PM compliance test runs, using Equation 1 of this rule:
(Eq. 1)
x = 1nn∑i=1X1 , y = 1nn∑i=1Y1
Where:
X1 = the PM CPMS data points for the three runs constituting the 1performance test;
Y1 = the PM concentration value for the three runs constituting 1the performance test; and
n = the number of data points.
(III) With the instrument zero expressed in milliamps, or the digital equivalent, the three run average PM CPMS milliamp value, or its digital equivalent, and the three run average PM concentration from the three compliance tests, determine a relationship of mg/dscm per milliamp, or digital equivalent, with Equation 2 of this rule:
(Eq. 2) R=Y1(X1-z)
Where:
R = the relative mg/dscm per milliamp, or the digital equivalent, for the PM CPMS;
Y1 = the three run average mg/dscm PM concentration;
X1 = the three run average milliamp output, or the digital 1equivalent, from the PM CPMS; and
z = the milliamp or digital signal equivalent of the instrument zero determined from subparagraph (b)9.(ii)(I) of this paragraph.
(IV) Determine the source specific 30-day rolling average operating limit using the mg/dscm per milliamp value, or per digital signal equivalent, from Equation 2 in Equation 3, below. This sets the operating limit at the PM CPMS output value corresponding to 75% of the emission limit. 0.75(L)
(Eq. 3) O1=z+0.75(L)R
Where:
O1 = the operating limit for the PM CPMS on a 30-day rolling 1average, in milliamps;
L = the source emission limit expressed in mg/dscm;
z = the instrument zero in milliamps or digital equivalent, determined from subparagraph (b)9.(ii)(I) of this paragraph; and
R = the relative mg/dscm per milliamp, or per digital signal output equivalent, for the PM CPMS, from Equation 2 of this rule..
(iii) If the average of the three PM compliance test runs is at or above 75% of the PM emission limit the owner or operator shall determine the operating limit by averaging the PM CPMS milliamp or digital signal output corresponding to the three PM performance test runs that demonstrate compliance with the emission limit using Equation 4 and shall submit all compliance test and PM CPMS data according to the reporting requirements in subparagraph (b)9.(v) of this paragraph. 1 n
(Eq. 4)
Oh = 1nn∑i=1χ1
Where:
X1 = the PM CPMS data points for all runs i;
n = the number of data points; and
Oh = the site specific operating limit, in milliamps or digital signal equivalent.
(i). During the initial performance test or any such subsequent performance test that demonstrates compliance with the PM limit, record all hourly average output values (milliamps or the digital signal equivalent) from the PM CPMS for the periods corresponding to the test runs (e.g., three 1-hour average PM CPMS output values for three 1-hour test runs).
(c) If the owner or operator uses an air pollution control device other than a wet scrubber, activated carbon injection, selective noncatalytic reduction, fabric filter, an electrostatic precipitator, or a dry scrubber or limit emissions in some other manner, including mass balances, to comply with the emission limitations under subparagraph (a) of this paragraph, the owner or operator shall petition the Administrator for specific operating limits to be established during the initial performance test and continuously monitored thereafter. The owner or operator shall submit the petition at least sixty days before the performance test is scheduled to begin. The petition shall include the five items listed in subparagraphs (c)1. through 5. of this paragraph below.
(7) Performance Testing.
(f) All pollutant concentrations, except for opacity, shall be adjusted to 7 percent oxygen using Equation 5 of this rule:
(Eq. 5) Cadj = Cmeas(20.9−7)/(20.9−%O2)
Where:
Cadj = pollutant concentration adjusted to 7 percent oxygen;
Cmeas = pollutant concentration measured on a dry basis; (20.9 - 7) = 20.9 percent oxygen - 7 percent oxygen (defined oxygen correction basis);
20.9 = oxygen concentration in air, percent; and
%O2 = oxygen concentration measured on a dry basis, percent.
(g) The owner or operator shall determine dioxins/furans toxic equivalency by following the procedures in subparagraphs (g)1. through 4. of this paragraph below.
(j) The owner or operator shall determine dioxins/furans total mass basis by following the procedures in subparagraphs (j)1. through 3. of this paragraph below.
(8) Initial Compliance Requirements.
(9) Continuous Compliance Requirements.
(a) Compliance with standards.
4. Any owner or operator of an existing commercial or industrial combustion unit that combusted a fuel or no-waste material, and commences or recommences combustion of solid waste, the owner or operator is subject to the provisions of this rule as of the first day solid waste is introduced or reintroduced to the combustion chamber, and this date constitutes the effective date of the fuel-to-waste switch. The owner or operator shall complete all initial compliance demonstrations for any Section 112 standards that are applicable to the facility before commencing or recommencing combustion of solid waste. The owner or operator shall provide 30 days prior notice of the effective date of the waste-to-fuel switch. The notification shall identify:
(j) For waste-burning kilns, the owner or operator shall conduct an annual performance test for the pollutants (except mercury and particulate matter, and hydrogen chloride if no acid gas wet scrubber or dry scrubber is used) listed in Table 7 of this rule, unless the owner or operator demonstrate initial and continuous compliance using CEMS as allowed in subparagraph (u) of this paragraph. If the waste-burning kiln is not equipped with an acid gas wet scrubber or dry scrubber, the owner or operator shall determine compliance with the hydrogen chloride emission limit using a HCI CEMS according to the requirements in subparagraph (j)1. of this rule. The owner or operator shall determine compliance with the mercury emissions limit using a mercury CEMS or an integrated sorbent trap monitoring system according to subparagraph (j)2. of this rule. The owner or operator shall determine compliance with particulate matter using CPMS:
1. If compliance is monitored with the HCl emissions limit by operating an HCl CEMS, the owner or operator shall do so in accordance with Performance Specification 15 (PS 15) of appendix B to 40 CFR part 60, or, PS 18 of appendix B to 40 CFR part 60. The owner or operator shall operate, maintain, and quality assure a HCl CEMS installed and certified under PS 15 according to the quality assurance requirements in Procedure 1 of appendix F to 40 CFR part 60 except that the Relative Accuracy Test Audit requirements of Procedure 1 must be replaced with the validation requirements and criteria of sections 11.1.1 and 12.0 of PS 15. The owner or operator shall operate, maintain and quality assure a HCl CEMS installed and certified under PS 18 according to the quality assurance requirements in Procedure 6 of appendix F to 40 CFR part 60. For any performance specification used, the owner or operator shall use Method 321 of appendix A to 40 CFR part 63 as the reference test method for conducting relative accuracy testing. The span value and calibration requirements in subparagraphs (j)1.(i) and (ii) of this paragraph apply to all HCl CEMS used under this rule:
(ii) In order to quality assure data measured above the span value, the owner or operator shall use one of the three options in subparagraphs (j)1.(ii)(I) through (III) of this paragraph:
(IV) In the event that the “above span” calibration is not successful (i.e., the HCl CEMS measured value is not within 20 percent of the certified value of the reference gas), then the owner or operator shall normalize the one-hour average stack gas values measured above the span during the 24-hour period preceding or following the “above span” calibration for reporting based on the HCl CEMS response to the reference gas as shown in equation 6:
(Eq. 6) Certified reference gas valveMeasured value of reference gas × Measured stack gas=Normalized stack gas result
2. Compliance with the mercury emissions limit must be determined using a mercury CEMS or integrated sorbent trap monitoring system according to the following requirements:
(k) If the owner or operators uses an air pollution control device to meet the emission limitations in this rule, an initial and annual inspection of the air pollution control device shall be conducted. The inspection shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(l) For each CMS required in this paragraph, the owner or operator shall develop and submit to the Administrator for approval a site-specific monitoring plan according to the requirements of this subparagraph (l) that addresses subparagraphs (9)(l)1.(i) through (vi) of this paragraph.
1. The owner or operator shall submit this site-specific monitoring plan at least 60 days before the initial performance evaluation of the continuous monitoring system.
(m) If the owner or operator has an operating limit that requires the use of a flow monitoring system, the owner or operator shall meet the requirements in subparagraphs (9)(l) and (9)(m)1. through 4. of this paragraph.
(n) If the owner or operator has an operating limit that requires the use of a pressure monitoring system, the owner or operator shall meet the requirements in subparagraphs (9)(l) and (9)(n)1. through 6. Of this paragraph.
(o) If the owner or operator has an operating limit that requires a pH monitoring system, the owner or operator shall meet the requirements in subparagraphs (9)(l) and (9)(o)1. through 4. of this paragraph.
(p) If the owner or operator has an operating limit that requires a secondary electric power monitoring system for an electrostatic precipitator, the owner or operator shall meet the requirements in subparagraphs (9)(l) and (9)(p)1. through 2. of this paragraph.
(q) If the owner or operator has an operating limit that requires the use of a monitoring system to measure sorbent injection rate (e.g., weigh belt, weigh hopper, or hopper flow measurement device), the owner or operator shall meet the requirements in subparagraphs (9)(l) and (9)(q) 1. though 2. of this paragraph.
(r) If the owner or operator elect to use a fabric filter bag leak detection system to comply with the requirements of this rule, the owner or operator shall install, calibrate, maintain, and continuously operate a bag leak detection system as specified in subparagraphs (9)(l) and (9)(r)1. though 5. of this paragraph.
(s) For facilities using a CEMS to demonstrate initial and continuous compliance with the sulfur dioxide emission limit, compliance with the sulfur dioxide emission limit may be demonstrated by using the CEMS specified in paragraph (10)(l) of this rule to measure sulfur dioxide. The sulfur dioxide CEMS shall follow the procedures and methods specified in this subparagraph. For sources that have actual inlet emissions less than 100 parts per million dry volume, the relative accuracy criterion for inlet sulfur dioxide CEMS should be no greater than 20 percent of the mean value of the reference method test data in terms of the units of the emission standard, or 5 parts per million dry volume absolute value of the mean difference between the reference method and the CEMS, whichever is greater.
1. During each relative accuracy test run of the CEMS required by performance specification 2 in appendix B of 40 CFR part 60, collect sulfur dioxide and oxygen (or carbon dioxide) data concurrently (or within a 30- to 60-minute period) with both the CEMS and the test methods specified in subparagraphs (9)(s)1.(i) and (ii) of this paragraph.
(t) For facilities using a CEMS to demonstrate initial and continuous compliance with the nitrogen oxides emission limit, compliance with the nitrogen oxides emission limit may be demonstrated by using the CEMS specified in paragraph (10)(k) to measure nitrogen oxides. The nitrogen oxides CEMS shall follow the procedures and methods specified in subparagraphs (9)(t)1. though 5. of this paragraph.
1. During each relative accuracy test run of the CEMS required by performance specification 2 of appendix B of 40 CFR part 60, collect nitrogen oxides and oxygen (or carbon dioxide) data concurrently (or with in a 30- to 60- minute period) with both the CEMS and the test methods specified in subparagraphs (9)(t)1.(i) and (ii) of this paragraph.
4. The owner or operator of an affected facility may request that compliance with the nitrogen oxides emission limit be determined using carbon dioxide measurements corrected to an equivalent of 7 percent oxygen. If carbon dioxide is selected for use in diluents corrections, the relationship between oxygen and carbon dioxide levels shall be established during the initial performance test according to the procedures and methods specified in subparagraphs (9)(t)4.(i) though (iv) of this paragraph below. This relationship may be reestablished during performance compliance tests.
(u) For facilities using a CEMS or an integrated sorbent trap monitoring system for mercury to demonstrate initial and continuous compliance with any of the emission limits of this rule, the owner or operator shall complete the following:
(w) For energy recovery units with a design heat input capacity of 100MMBtu/hr or greater that do not use a carbon monoxide CEMS, the owner or operator shall install, operate, and maintain an oxygen analyzer system as defined in paragraph (1) of this rule according to the procedures in subparagraph (9)(w)1. through 4. below.
(x) For energy recovery units with annual average heat input rates greater than or equal to 250 MMBtu/hr and waste-burning kilns, the owner or operator shall install, calibrate, maintain, and operate a PM CPMS and record the output of the system as specified in subparagraphs (9)(x)1. through 8. of this paragraph below. For other energy recovery units, the owner or operator may elect to use PM CPMS operated in accordance with this paragraph. PM CPMS are suitable in lieu of using other CMS for monitoring PM compliance (e.g., bag leak detectors, ESP secondary power, PM scrubber pressure).
1. Install, calibrate, operate, and maintain the PM CPMS according to the procedures in the approved site-specific monitoring plan developed in accordance with subparagraphs (9)(l) and (9)(x)1.(i) through (iii) of this paragraph.
6. The owner or operator shall use all the data collected during all energy recovery unit or waste-burning kiln operating hours in assessing the compliance with the operating limit except:
8. For any deviation of the 30-day rolling average PM CPMS average value from the established operating parameter limit, the owner or operator shall:
(y) When there is an alkali bypass and/or an in-1ine coal mill that exhaust emissions through a separate stack(s), the combined emissions are subject to the emission limits applicable to waste-burning kilns. To determine the kiln-specific emission limit for demonstrating compliance, the owner or operator shall:
1. Calculate a kiln-specific emission limit using equation 7:
(Eq. 7)
Cks = ((Emission Limit Χ (Qab + Qcm + Qks)) - (QabΧ Cab) - (QcmΧ Ccm)) / Qks
Where:
Cks = Kiln stack concentration (ppmvd, mg/dscm, ng/dscm, depending on pollutant. Each corrected to 7% O2.)
Qab = Alkali bypass flow rate (volume/hr)
Cab = Alkali bypass concentration (ppmvd, mg/dscm, ng/dscm, depending on pollutant. Each corrected to 7% O2.)
Qcm = In-1ine coal mill flow rate (volume/hr)
Ccm = In-1ine coal mill concentration (ppmvd, mg/dscm, ng/dscm, depending on pollutant. Each corrected to 7% O2.)
Qks = Kiln stack flow rate (volume/hr)
(bb) The owner or operator shall conduct annual performance tests according to the schedule specified in subparagraph (9)(y) in this paragraph, with the following exceptions:
3. Performance tests may be conducted less often if the owner or operator meet the following conditions: the performance tests for the pollutant for at least 2 consecutive performance tests demonstrates that the emission level for the pollutant is no greater than the emission level specified in subparagraph (9)(bb)3.(i) or (bb)3.(ii) of this paragraph, as applicable; there are no changes in the operation of the affected source or air pollution control equipment that could increase emissions; and the owner or operator is not required to conduct a performance test for the pollutant in response to a request by the Director in subparagraph (9)(bb)1. of this paragraph or a process change in subparagraph (9)(bb)2. of this paragraph. In this case, the owner or operator do not have to conduct a performance test for that pollutant for the next 2 years. The owner or operator shall conduct a performance test for the pollutant no more than 37 months following the previous performance test for the pollutant. If the emission level for the CISWI continues to meet the emission level specified in (9)(bb)3.(i) or (9)(bb)3.(ii) of this paragraph, as applicable, the owner or operator may choose to conduct performance tests for the pollutant every third year as long as there are no changes in the operation of the affected source or air pollution control equipment that could increase emissions. Each such performance test shall be conducted no more than 37 months after the previous performance test.
(10) Monitoring.
(b) If a fabric filter is used to comply with the requirements of this rule, the owner or operator shall install, calibrate, maintain, and continuously operate a bag leak detection system as specified in subparagraphs (b)1. through 8. of this rule.
(e) If selective noncatalytic reduction is used to comply with the emission limitations, the owner or operator shall complete the following:
(k) To demonstrate initial and continuous compliance with the nitrogen oxides emissions limit, a facility may substitute use of a CEMS for the nitrogen oxides initial and annual performance test to demonstrate compliance with the nitrogen oxides emissions limits. For units equipped with a nitrogen oxides CEMS, monitoring of the charge rate, secondary chamber temperature and reagent flow for selective non catalytic reduction is not required.
(l) To demonstrate initial and continuous compliance with the sulfur dioxide emissions limit, a facility may substitute use of a CEMS for the sulfur dioxide initial and annual performance test to demonstrate compliance with the sulfur dioxide emissions limits.
(m) For energy recovery units 10 MMBtu/hr but less than 250 MMBtu/hr annual average heat input rates that do not use a wet scrubber, fabric filter with bag leak detection system, an electrostatic precipitator, particulate matter CEMS, or particulate matter CPMS, the owner or operator shall install, operate, certify and maintain a continuous opacity monitoring system according to the procedures in subparagraphs (10)(m)1. through 5. of this paragraph by the compliance date specified in paragraph (6) of this rule. Energy recovery units that use a particulate matter CEMS to demonstrate initial and continuing compliance according to the procedures in subparagraph (10)(n) are not required to install a continuous opacity monitoring system and shall perform the annual performance tests for opacity consistent with subparagraph (9)(f) of this rule.
(n) For coal and liquid/gas energy recovery units, incinerators, and small remote incinerators, an owner or operator may elect to install, calibrate, maintain and operate a CEMS for monitoring particulate matter emissions discharged to the atmosphere and record the output of the system. The owner or operator of an affected facility who continuously monitors particulate matter emissions instead of conducting performance testing using EPA Method 5 at 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3 or, monitoring with a particulate matter CPMS according to subparagraph (10)(r) of this paragraph, shall install, calibrate, maintain and operate a PM CEMS and shall comply with the requirements specified in subparagraphs (10)(n)1. through 10. of this paragraph below.
(o) To demonstrate initial and continuous compliance with the carbon monoxide emissions limit, a facility may substitute use of a CEMS for the carbon monoxide initial and annual performance test to demonstrate compliance with the carbon monoxide emissions limits.
(q) For energy recovery units with a design heat input capacity of 100 MMBtu/hr or greater that do not use a carbon monoxide CEMS, the owner or operator shall install, operate and maintain an oxygen analyzer system as defined in paragraph (1) of this rule according to the procedures in subparagraphs (10)(q)1. through 4. of this paragraph below.
(r) For energy recovery units with annual average heat input rates greater than or equal to 250 MMBtu/hr and waste-burning kilns, the owner or operator shall install, calibrate, maintain, and operate a PM CPMS and record the output of the system as specified in subparagraphs (10)(r)1. through 8. of this paragraph below. For other energy recovery units, the owner or operator may elect to use PM CPMS operated in accordance with this paragraph. PM CPMS are suitable in lieu of using other CMS for monitoring PM compliance (e.g., bag leak detectors, ESP secondary power, PM scrubber pressure).
1. Install, calibrate, operate, and maintain the PM CPMS according to the procedures in the approved site-specific monitoring plan developed in accordance with paragraph (9)(l) and subparagraphs (10)(r)1.(i) through (iii) of this rule.
6. The owner or operator shall use all the data collected during all energy recovery unit or waste-burning kiln operating hours in assessing the compliance with the operating limit except:
8. For any deviation of the 30-day rolling average PM CPMS average value from the established operating parameter limit, the owner or operator shall:
(t) If required to monitor clinker production to comply with the production-rate based mercury limit for the waste-burning kiln, the owner or operator shall:
1. Determine hourly clinker production by one of two methods:
(u) The minimum amount of monitoring data obtained is determined as follows:
1. For each continuous monitoring system required or optionally allowed under paragraph (10) of this rule, the owner or operator shall monitor and collect data according to subparagraphs (10)(t)1.(i) through (iii) below:
(11) Recordkeeping and Reporting. The following items shall be maintained (as applicable) as specified in subparagraphs (a), (b), and (e) through (w) of this paragraph for a period of at least 5 years:
(b) Records of the data described in subparagraphs (b)1. through 7. of this paragraph:
7. If monitoring of clinker production is in accordance with subparagraph (10)(t) of this rule:
(o) For continuously monitored pollutants or parameters, the owner or operator shall document and keep a record of the following parameters measured using continuous monitoring systems. If monitoring emissions with a CEMS, data that are CEMS data during startup and shutdown shall be indicated.
(aa) The information specified in subparagraphs (aa)1. through 3. of this paragraph below shall be submitted no later than 60 days following the initial performance test. All reports shall be signed by the responsible official.
(cc) The annual report required under subparagraph (bb) of this paragraph above shall include the ten items listed in subparagraphs (cc)1. through 10. of this paragraph below. If there is a deviation from the operating limits or the emission limitations, deviation reports shall also be submitted as specified in subparagraph (dd) of this paragraph below.
12. For each deviation from an emission or operating limitation that occurs for a CISWI for which a CMS is not being used to comply with the emission or operating limitations in this rule, the annual report shall contain the following information.
13. If there were periods during which the continuous monitoring system, including the CEMS, was out of control as specified in subparagraph (11)(cc)15. of this paragraph, the annual report shall contain the following information for each deviation from an emission or operating limitation occurring for a CISWI for which a continuous monitoring system is being used to comply with the emission and operating limitations in this rule.
15. A continuous monitoring system is out of control if any of the following occur.
(dd) Reporting of deviations from the operating limits or the emission limitations.
3. In each report required under this subparagraph, for any pollutant or parameter that deviated from the emission limitations or operating limits specified in this rule, include the items described in subparagraphs (dd)3.(i) through (iv) of this paragraph below.
(iii) Duration and causes of the following:
4. If all qualified operators are not accessible for 2 weeks or more, the two actions in subparagraphs (dd)4.(i) and (ii) of this paragraph below shall be taken.
(i) Submit a notification of the deviation within 10 days that includes the three items in subparagraphs (dd)4.(i)(I) through (III) of this paragraph below.
(ii) Submit a status report to the Director every 4 weeks that includes the three items in subparagraphs (dd)4.(ii)(I) through (III) of this paragraph below.
(ff) If the owner or operator cease combusting solid waste but continue to operate, the owner or operator shall provide 30 days prior notice of the effective date of the waste-to-fuel switch, consistent with paragraph (9)(a) of this rule. The notification must identify:
(hh) Submit results of performance tests and CEMS performance evaluation tests as follows.
1. Within 60 days after the date of completing each performance test as required by this rule, the owner or operator shall submit the results of the performance tests following the procedure specified in either subparagraph (hh)1.(i) or (hh)1.(ii) of this paragraph:
2. Within 60 days after the date of completing each CEMS performance evaluation the owner or operator shall submit the results of the performance evaluation following the procedure specified in either subparagraph (hh)1. or (hh)2. of this paragraph:
(13) Air Curtain Incinerators (ACIs).
(b) Air curtain incinerators that burn only the materials listed in subparagraphs (b)1. through 3. of this paragraph below are only required to meet the requirements under this paragraph.
(c) For owners or operators planning to achieve compliance more than one year following the effective date of EPA's approval of these rules, the two increments of progress specified in subparagraphs (c)1. and 2. of this paragraph below shall be met.
(d) The owner or operator shall submit to the Director, notifications for achieving increments of progress. The notifications shall be postmarked no later than 10 business days after the compliance date for the increment. These notifications shall include the three items specified in subparagraphs (d)1. through 3. of this paragraph below:
(f) For the control plan increment of progress, the owner or operator shall satisfy the two requirements specified in subparagraphs (f)1. and 2. of this paragraph below.
(h) Closing and restarting an air curtain incinerator.
(j) Emission limitations for air curtain incinerators.
1. After the date the initial stack test is required or completed (whichever is earlier), the owner or operator shall meet the limitations in subparagraphs (j)1.(i) and (ii) of this paragraph below.
(k) Monitoring opacity for air curtain incinerators.
(l) Recordkeeping and reporting requirements for air curtain incinerators.
3. Submit an initial report no later than 60 days following the initial opacity test that includes the information specified in subparagraphs (l)3.(i) and (ii) of this paragraph below.
5. Submit initial and annual opacity test reports as electronic or paper copy on or before the applicable submittal date and keep a copy onsite for a period of 5 years.
TABLE 1. EMISSION LIMITS FOR INCINERATORS THAT COMMENCED CONSTRUCTION ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 30,1999, AND WERE NOT MODIFIED OR RECONSTRUCTED AFTER JUNE 1, 2001
| Pollutant | Units (7 percent oxygen, dry basis, except opacity) | Averaging Time | Compliance Method 40 CFR 60 Appendix A |
| Cadmium | 0.004 Milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Method 29 |
| Carbon Monoxide | 157 Parts per million by dry volume | 3-run average (1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Methods 10, 10A, or 10B |
| Dioxins/furans (toxic equivalency basis) | 0.41 Nanograms per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Method 23 |
| Hydrogen Chloride | 62 Parts per million by dry volume | 3-run average (For Method 26, collect a minimum volume of 120 liters per run. For Method 26A, collect a minimum volume of 1 dry standard cubic meter per run) | Method 26 or 26A |
| Lead | 0.04 Milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Method 29 |
| Mercury | 0.47 Milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Method 29 or 30B or ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008) |
| Nitrogen Oxides | 388 Parts per million by dry volume | 3-run average (1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Methods 7 or 7E |
| Particulate Matter | 70 Milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Method 5 or 29 |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 20 Parts per million by dry volume | 3-run average (1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Method 6 or 6c |
| Opacity | 10 Percent | Three 1-hour blocks consisting of ten 6-minute average opacity values | Method 9 |
TABLE 2. OPERATING LIMITS FOR WET SCRUBBERS
| For these operating parameters | Establish these operating limits | Data Measurement | Data Recording | Averaging Time (Calculated each hour as the average of the previous 3 operating hours) |
| Charge rate. | Maximum charge rate | Continuous | Every hour | Daily (batch units). 3-hour rolling (continuous and intermittent units). |
| Pressure drop across the wet scrubber or amperage to wet scrubber. | Minimum pressure drop or amperage. | Continuous | Every 15 minutes | 3-hour rolling. |
| Scrubber liquor flow rate. | Minimum flow rate. | Continuous | Every 15 minutes | 3-hour rolling. |
| Scrubber liquor pH | Minimum pH | Continuous | Every 15 minutes | 3-hour rolling. |
TABLE 3. TOXIC EQUIVALENCY FACTORS
| Dioxin/Furan Isomer | Toxic Equivalency Factor |
| 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin | 1 |
| 1,2,3,7,8- pentachlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin | 0.5 |
| 1,2,3,4,7,8-hexachlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin | 0.1 |
| 1,2,3,7,8,9-hexachlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin | 0.1 |
| 1,2,3,6,7,8-hexachlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin | 0.1 |
| 1,2,3,4,6,7,8-heptachlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin | 0.01 |
| octachlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin | 0.001 |
| 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorinated dibenzofuran | 0.1 |
| 2,3,4,7,8-pentachlorinated dibenzofuran | 0.5 |
| 1,2,3,7,8-pentachlorinated dibenzofuran | 0.05 |
| 1,2,3,4,7,8-hexachlorinated dibenzofuran | 0.1 |
| 1,2,3,6,7,8-hexachlorinated dibenzofuran | 0.1 |
| 1,2,3,7,8,9-hexachlorinated dibenzofuran | 0.1 |
| 2,3,4,6,7,8-hexachlorinated dibenzofuran | 0.1 |
| 1,2,3,4,6,7,8-heptachlorinated dibenzofuran | 0.01 |
| 1,2,3,4,7,8,9-heptachlorinated dibenzofuran | 0.01 |
| octachlorinated dibenzofuran | 0.001 |
TABLE 4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
| Report | Due Date | Contents | Reference 335-3-.05 |
| Waste Management Plan | No later than the date specified for submittal of the final control plan. | •Waste Management Plan | (11)(z) |
| Initial Test Report | No later than 60 days following the initial performance test. | •Complete test report for the initial performance test. •The values for the site-specific operating limits. •Installation of bag leak detection systems for fabric filters. | (11)(aa) |
| Annual Report | No later than 12 months following the submission of the initial test report. Subsequent reports are to be submitted no more than 12 months following the previous report | •Name and address •Statement and signature by responsible official. •Date of report. •Values for the operating limits. •Highest recorded 3-hour average and the lowest recorded 3-hour average, as applicable, (or 30-day average, if applicable) for each operating parameter recorded for the calendar year being reported. •If a performance test was conducted during the reporting period, the results of the test. •If a performance test was not conducted during the reporting period, a statement that the requirements of (9)(e) were met. •Documentation of periods when all qualified CISWI operators were unavailable for more than 8 hours but less than 2 weeks. •If performance tests are being conducted once every 3 years consistent with (9)(aa), the date of the last 2 performance tests, a comparison of the emission level achieved in the last 2 performance tests to the 75 percent emission limit threshold required in (9)(aa) and a statement as to whether there have been any operational changes since the last performance test that could increase emissions | (11)(bb) & (cc) |
| Emission Limitation or Operating Limit Deviation Report | By August 1 of that year for data collected during the first half of the calendar year. By February 1 of the following year for data collected during the second half of the calendar year. | •Dates and times of deviations •Averaged and recorded data for these dates. •Duration and causes for each deviation and the corrective actions taken. •Copy of operating limit monitoring data and any test reports. •Dates, times, and causes for monitor downtime incidents. | (11)(t)1. - 3. |
| Qualified Operator Deviation Notification. | Within 10 days of deviation. | •Statement of cause of deviation. •Description of efforts to have an accessible qualified operator. •The date a qualified operator will be accessible | (11)(dd)4.(i) |
| Qualified Operator Deviation Status Report. | Every 4 weeks following deviation. | •Description of efforts to have an accessible qualified operator. •The date a qualified operator will be accessible. •Request for approval to continue operation. | (11)(dd)4.(ii) |
| Qualified Operator Deviation Notification of Resumed Operation | Prior to resuming operation. | •Notification that operation will resume | (11)(dd)4.(iii) |
TABLE 5. EMISSION LIMITS FOR INCINERATORS THAT COMMENCED CONSTRUCTION AFTER NOVEMBER 30, 1999, BUT NO LATER THAN JUNE 4, 2010, OR COMMENCED MODIFICATION OR RECONSTRUCTION AFTER JUNE 1, 2001 BUT NO LATER THAN AUGUST 7, 2013
| Pollutant | Emission Limitation | Averaging Time | Compliance Method 40 CFR 60 Appendix A |
| Cadmium | 0.0026 Milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 2 dry standard cubic meters) | Method 29 (Use ICPMS for the analytical finish. |
| Carbon Monoxide | 17 Parts per million dry volume | 3-run average (1 hour minimum sample time per run | Methods 10 |
| Dioxins/furans (toxic mass basis) | 4.6 Nanograms per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 2 dry standard cubic meters) | Method 23 |
| Dioxins/furans (toxic equivalency basis) | 0.13 Nanograms per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 2 dry standard cubic meters) | Method 23 |
| Hydrogen Chloride | 29 Parts per million dry volume | 3-run average (For Method 26, collect a minimum volume of 60 liters per run. For Method 26A, collect a minimum volume of 1 dry standard cubic meter per run) | Method 26 or 26A |
| Lead | 0.015 Milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 2 dry standard cubic meters) | Method 29 (Use ICPMS for the analytical finish. |
| Mercury | 0.0048 Milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (For Method 29 an ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008), collect a minimum volume of 2 dry standard cubic meters. For Method 30B, collect a minimum sample as specified in Method 30B) | Method 29 or 30B or ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008) |
| Nitrogen Oxides | 53 Parts per million dry volume | 3-run average (for Method 7E, 1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Methods 7 or 7E |
| Particulate Matter | 34 Milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 1 dry standard cubic meter) | Method 5 or 29 |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 11 Parts per million by dry volume | 3-run average (1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Method 6 or 6c |
| Fugitive ash | Visible emissions for no more than 5% of the hourly observation period | Three 1-hour observation periods | Method 22 (Visible emission test) |
TABLE 6. EMISSION LIMMITS FOR ENERGY RECOVERY UNITS THAT COMMENCED CONSTRUCTION ON OR BEFORE JUNE 4, 2010, OR THAT COMMENCED RECONSTRUCTION OR MODIFICATION AFTER JUNE 4, 2010 BUT NO LATER THAN AUGUST 7, 2013
| Pollutant | Emission Limit (Liquid/Gas) | Emission Limit (Solids) | Averaging Time | Compliance Method 40 CFR 60 Appendix A |
| Cadmium | 0.023 Milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | Biomass—0.0014 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter. Coal—0.0017 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter. | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 2 dry standard cubic meters) | Method 29 (Use ICPMS for the analytical finish.) |
| Carbon Monoxide | 35 Parts per million dry volume | Biomass—260 parts per million dry volume Coal—95 parts per million dry volume | 3-run average (1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Methods 10 |
| Dioxins/furans (total mass basis) | 2.9 nanograms per dry standard cubic meter | Biomass—0.52 nanograms per dry standard cubic meter. Coal—5.1 nanograms per dry standard cubic meter. c | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 4 dry standard cubic meter) | Method 23 |
| Dioxins/furans (toxic equivalency basis) | 0.32 Nanograms per dry standard cubic meter | Biomass—0.12 nanograms per dry standard cubic meter Coal—0.075 nanograms per dry standard cubic meter. | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 4 dry standard cubic meters | Method 23 |
| Hydrogen Chloride | 14 Parts per million by dry volume | Biomass—0.20 parts per million dry volume Coal—58 parts per million dry volume | 3-run average (for Method 26, collect a minimum of 120 liters; for Method 26A, collect a minimum volume of 1 dry standard cubic meter) | Method 26 or 26A |
| Lead | 0.096 Milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | Biomass—0.014 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter. Coal—0.057 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 2 dry standard cubic meters) | Method 29 (Use ICPMS for the analytical finish. |
| Mercury | 0.0024 Milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | Biomass—0.0022 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter Coal—0.013 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (For Method 29 and ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008) d, collect a minimum volume of 2 dry standard cubic meters per run. For Method 30B, collect a minimum sample as specified in Method 30B. | Method 29 or 30B or ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008) |
| Nitrogen Oxides | 76 Parts per million dry volume | Biomass—290 parts per million dry volume Coal—460 parts per million dry volume | 3-run average (for Method 7E, 1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Methods 7 or 7E |
| Particulate Matter Filterable | 110 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | Biomass—11 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter Coal—130 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 1 dry standard cubic meter) | Method 5 or 29 if the unit has an annual average heat input rate less than or equal to 250 MMBtu/hr; or PM CPMS (as specified in §60.2710(x)) if the unit has an annual average heat input rate greater than 250 MMBtu/hr. |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 720 Parts per million dry volume | Biomass—7.3 parts per million dry volume Coal—850 parts per million dry volume | 3-run average (1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Method 6 or 6c |
| Fugitive ash | Visible emissions for no more than 5 percent of the hourly observation period | Visible emissions for no more than 5 percent of the hourly observation period | Three 1-hour observation periods | Method 22 (Visible emission test) |
TABLE 7. EMISSION LIMITS FOR WASTE-BURNING KILNS THAT COMMENCED CONSTURCTION ON OR BEFORE JUNE 4, 2010, OR THAT COMMENCED RECONSTRUCTION OR MODIFICATION AFTER JUNE 4, 2010 BUT NO LATER THAN AUGUST 7, 2013
| Pollutant | Emission Limitation | Averaging Time | Compliance Method 40 CFR 60 Appendix A |
| Cadmium | 0.0014 Milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 2 dry standard cubic meters) | Method 29 |
| Carbon Monoxide | 110 (long kilns)/790 (preheater/precalciner) parts per million dry volume | 3-run average (1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Methods 10 |
| Dioxins/furans (total mass basis) | 1.3 Nanograms per dry standard cubic meter. | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 4 dry standard cubic meters) | Method 23 |
| Dioxins/furans (toxic equivalency basis) | 0.075 Nanograms per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 4 dry standard cubic meters) | Method 23 |
| Hydrogen Chloride | 3.0 Parts per million by dry volume | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 1 dry standard cubic meter) or 30-day rolling average if HCl CEMS is being used | If a wet scrubber or dry scrubber is used performance test (Method 321 at 40 CFR part 63, appendix A of this part). If a wet scrubber or dry scrubber is not used, HCl CEMS as specified in (9)(j). |
| Lead | 0.014 Milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 2 dry standard cubic meters) | Method 29 |
| Mercury | 0.011 Milligrams per dry standard cubic meter OR *58 Pounds per Million Tons of Clinker | 30-day rolling average | Mercury CEMS or integrated sorbent trap monitoring system (performance specification 12A or 12B, respectively, of appendix B and procedure 5 of appendix F of 40 CFR 60.) |
| Nitrogen Oxides | 630 Parts per million by dry volume | 3-run average (for Method 7E, 1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Methods 7 or 7E |
| Particulate Matter Filterable | 13.5 Milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | 30-day rolling average | PM CPMS (as specified in 60.2710(x)) |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 600 Parts per million by dry volume | 3-run average (for Method 6, collect a minimum of 20 liters; for Method 6C, 1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Method 6 or 6c |
*Equivalent Production-Based Limit – See rules 335-3-3-.05(8)(g), 335-3-3-.05(9)(ee), 335-3-3-.05(10)(v), and 335-3-3-.05(11)(ll) for additional requirements.
TABLE 8. EMISSION LIMITS FOR SMALL, REMOTE INCINERATORS THAT COMMENCED CONSTURCITON ON OR BEFORE JUNE 4, 2010, OR THAT COMMENCED RECONSTRUCTION OR MODIFICATION AFTER JUNE 4, 2010 BUT NO LATER THAN AUGUST 7, 2013
| Pollutant | Units (7 percent oxygen, dry basis, except opacity) | Averaging Time | Compliance Method 40 CFR 60 Appendix A |
| Cadmium | 0.95 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 1 dry standard cubic meters per run) | Method 29 |
| Carbon Monoxide | 64 parts per million dry volume | 3-run average (1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Methods 10 |
| Dioxins/furans (total mass basis) | 4,400 nanograms per dry standard cubic meter b | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 1 dry standard cubic meters per run) | Method 23 |
| Dioxins/furans (toxic equivalency basis) | 180 nanograms per dry standard cubic meter b | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 1 dry standard cubic meters) | Method 23 |
| Hydrogen Chloride | 300 parts per million dry volume | 3-run average (For Method 26, collect a minimum volume of 120 liters per run. For Method 26A, collect a minimum volume of 1 dry standard cubic meter per run) | Method 26 or 26A |
| Lead | 2.1 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 1 dry standard cubic meters) | Method 29 (Use ICPMS for the analytical finish |
| Mercury | 0.0053 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (For Method 29 and ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008), collect a minimum volume of 2 dry standard cubic meters per run. For Method 30B, collect a minimum sample as specified in Method 30B at 40 CFR part 60, appendix A) | Method 29 or 30B or ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008) |
| Nitrogen Oxides | 190 parts per million dry volume | 3-run average (for Method 7E, 1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Methods 7 or 7E |
| Particulate Matter (Filterable) | 270 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter | 3-run average (collect a minimum volume of 1 dry standard cubic meters) | Method 5 or 29 |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 150 parts per million dry volume | 3-run average (for Method 6, collect a minimum of 20 liters per run; for Method 6C, 1 hour minimum sample time per run) | Method 6 or 6c |
| Fugitive Ash | Visible emissions for no more than 5 percent of the hourly observation period | Three 1-hour observation periods | Method 22 (Visible emissions test) |
Author: Ronald W. Gore
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§22-28-14, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6, 22-22A-8.
History: New Rule: Filed February 7, 2002; effective March 14, 2002. Amended: Filed August 28, 2003; effective October 2, 2003. Amended: Filed June 6, 2006; effective July 11, 2006. Amended: Filed February 25 2014; effective April 1, 2014. Amended: Filed April 25, 2017; effective June 9, 2017. Amended: Filed October 24, 2017; effective December 8, 2017. Amended: Published February 28, 2020; effective April 13, 2020. Amended: Published December 29, 2023; effective February 12, 2024.