### I LLINOIS E NVI RONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
P.O. Box 19506, SPlIINGfIElD, ILLINOIS 62794-9506 RENEE CIPRIANO, DIRECTOR
217/782-2113 LIFETIME OPERATING PERMIT t':'ARD CHRQ!.lE ELECTROPLATING OPERATION

- - NESHAP SOURCE PERMITTEE Empire Hard Chrome, Inc. Attn: Mr. Steve Wallin 1615 South Kest ner Avenue Chicago. Illinois 60623 Application N o.: 96010013 1

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pplicant ' s D esignation: C N-090 450 Dat e Received: January 14, 2003 Subject : H ard Chrome and Tin Electroplati ng Date Issued: February 1 8, 200) Expiration Date: See Conditi on 1. Location: 1537 South wood Street, Chicago, 6060B This permit is hereby granted to the above-designated Permittee to OPERATE emission unit(s) and/or air pollution control equipment consisting of: 4 Hard Chrome Electroplating Tanks Controlled by Scrubbers pursuant to the above-referenced application. This permit is subject to standard conditions attached hereto and the following special condition(s): la o This permit shall expire 180 days after the Il li nois EPA sends a written request for the renewal of this permit. b. This permit shall terminate if it is withdrawn or is superseded by a revised permit. 2. This permit is issued based on negligible emissions of particulate matter (PM) and sulfuric acid from the tin plating operation. For this reason, emissions of each pollutant shall not exceed 0.1 Ib/hour and 0

. 4 4 tons/year

. 3a. Air pollution cont r ol equipment associated with the hard chr ome electroplati ng t a nk( s ) shall be operated at all times during t ank operation, i nc l ud i ng periods of startup and shutdown. b. Hard chrome elec troplating tank(s) s hall not exceed the followi ng limits, pursuant to 40 CFR 63

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This limit is the National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard Chromium Electroplating Tanks, 40 eFR Part 63, Subpart N and is based on the maximum cumulative potential rectifier capacity of the hard chrome electrop l a ti ng tanks being greater than 60 million ampere-hours per year. An elect roplating tank(s) installed before December 16, 1993, is considered as existi ng tank (s ). Compliance with this limit sha ll be determined from initial per formance testing and ongoing comp liance monitoring requirements, as required by Conditions 7 and 10

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per year. An electroplating tank(s) installed before December 16, 1993, is considered as existing tank(s). Compliance with this limit shall be determined from initial performance testing and ongoing compliance monitoring requirements, as required by Conditions 7 and 10.

c. Failure to operate in accordance with the operating parameter value(s), determined during initial performance testing, shall be considered a violation of the above limit, pursuant to 40 CFR 63, Subpart 

### N. 4. The operation and maintenance practices required by 40 CFR 63.342(f) shall be implemented for control systems used on hard chrome electroplating tanks, including: The following work practice standards for the packed-bed-scrubber (PBS) :
a. A quarterly visual inspection of the packed-bed scrubber to ensure there 

### is proper drainage, no chromic acid buildup on the packed beds, and no evidence of chemical attack on the structural integrity of the device. b. A quarterly visual inspection of the back portion of the chevronblade mist eliminator to ensure that it is dry and there is no breakthrough of chromic acid mist.

c. A quarterly visual inspection of the duct work from the tank(s) to the packed bed scrubber(s) to ensure there are no leaks. d. Add fresh make-up water to the top of the packed bed whenever makeup is added. 5. The Permittee may use applicable Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manuals, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plans or other existing plans as part of the operation and maintenance plan, provided the alternative plans meet the requirements of this Condition. 6a. Within 60 days of a written request from the Illinois EPA, the chromium emissions of the hard chrome electroplating tank(s) shall be tested in accordance with the following conditions to demonstrate compliance, pursuant to 40 CFR 63.343(b). b. The following test methods and procedures shall be used for performance testing, pursuant to 40 CFR 63.344(c): Refer to 40 CFR 63, Appendix A, for USEPA test methods. Location of Sample Points Gas Flow and Velocity Chromium USEPA Method 1 USEPA Method 2 USEPA Method 306 or 306A

c. At least thirty (30) days prior to the actual date of testing, a written test plan shall be submitted to the Illinois EPA for review,Page 3pursuant to 40 CFR 63.344(a). This plan shall describe the specific procedures for testing, including as a minimum: i. The person(s) who will be performing sampling and analysis and their experience and qualifications with similar tests. ii. The specific conditions under which testing will be performed, including a discussion of why these conditions will be representative of the maximum emissions, the levels of operating parameters at or within which compliance is intended to be shown, if applicable, and the means by which the operating parameters for the process and any control equipment will be determined. iii. The specific determination of emissions and operations which are intended to be made, including sampling and monitoring locations. iv. The test methodes) which will be**used~** with the specific analysis method, if the method can be used with different analysis methods. The specific sampling, analytical, and quality control procedures which will be used, with an identification of the standard method upon which they are based.
v. Any minor changes in standard methodology proposed to accommodate the specific circumstances of testing, with justification. vi. Any proposed use of an alternative test method, with detailed justification. vii. The format and content of the Source Test-Report. viii. A statement that the performance testing will be performed by a qualified independent testing service. d. Prior to carrying out these tests, the Illinois EPA shall be notified in writing a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days prior to the scheduled date of these tests with the exact date, time, and place of these tests, to enable the Illinois EPA to observe these tests, pursuant to 40 CFR 63.347(d) (1). If the scheduled date for the test is changed for unforeseen reasons, the Permittee shall inform the Illinois EPA within five (5) working days of the originally scheduled test date and must specify the date of the rescheduled test. Observation of the performance test by the Illinois EPA is optional.
e. Satisfactory completion of these tests and compliance with the limitations of this permit shall be a prerequisite to the issuance of an operating permit. f. During initial performance testing, the site specific "operating parameter value", i.e., range of pressure drop data across the packed bed scrubber shall be established to demonstrate continuous compliance,Page 4pursuant to 40 CFR 63.343(c). Pressure drop range can be established from the highest and lowest value during multiple performance testing or + 1 inch of H 20 column about the average pressure drop measured during the three compliant test runs of one performance test. g. During initial performance testing, the site specific "operating parameter value", i.e., range of velocity pressure drop data across the packed bed scrubber inlet shall be established to demonstrate continuous compliance, pursuant to 40 CFR 63.343(C) (2). Velocity pressure drop range can be established from the highest and lowest value during multiple performance testing or**~** 10 percent about the average inlet velocity pressure drop measured during the three compliant test runs of one performance test. h. The Permittee shall follow the procedures of 40 CFR 63.344(d) to establish site-specific operating parameter values. i. Three (3) copies of the Final Report(s) for performance tests and compliance status shall be submitted to the Illinois EPA within 90 calendar days after the performance test, pursuant to 40 CFR 63.347(f} (2) and 63.347(e} {3}. If testing 

### is not required, the report of compliance status shall be submitted no later than 30 days after the compliance date of January 25, 1997. The Final Report shall include, pursuant to 40 CFR 63.344{a}: i. General information, i.e., date of test, testing personnel and observers, if any. ii. A summary of test results and compliance status. iii. Description of test method{s}, including description of sampling points, sampling train, analysis equipment, and test schedule. iv. Detailed description of test conditions, including: A. Process information, i.e., mode{s) of operation, process weight rate, e.g. raw material consumption, rectifier operating rate. B. Sampling and analytical procedures and any modifications to standard procedures. C. Control equipment record of: 1. Pressure drop range across the system to demonstrate continuous compliance.
2. Range of velocity pressure at packed bed scrubber inlet to demonstrate continuous compliance.Page 5
D. A discussion of any preparatory actions taken, i.e., standard preparation, inspections, maintenance, and repair. E. A discussion of calibration procedures.
v. Data and calculations, including copies of all raw data sheets and records of laboratory analyses, sample calculations, and data on equipment calibration. vi. An explanation of any discrepancies among individual tests or anomalous data. vii. Quality assurance procedures and results. viii. Any additional information required by the test method. 7. The Permittee shall keep the records required by 40 CFR 63.346(b) to demonstrate compliance, including the following:
a. Records of monitoring data required by 40 CFR 63.343(c). i. Pressure drop across the packed bed scrubber, determined daily. ii. Velocity pressure at packed bed scrubber inlet, determined daily. b. Inspection records for the control device and monitoring equipment, to document that the inspection and maintenance required by the work practice standards of 40 CFR 63.342(f} have taken place. The record can take the form of a checklist and should identify the device inspected, the date of inspection, a brief description of the working condition of the device during the inspection, and any actions taken to correct deficiencies found during the inspection.
c. Records of all maintenance performed on the hard chrome electroplating tanks, as related to emissions, the associated control system, and monitoring equipment. d. Records of the occurrence, duration, and cause (if known) of each malfunction of the hard chrome electroplating process, associated control system, and monitoring equipment.
e. Records of actions taken during periods of malfunction when such actions are inconsistent with the operation and maintenance plan required by 40 CFR 63.342(f) (3), pursuant to 40 CFR 63.342(f) (3) (iv). f. Records, which may take the form of checklists, necessary to demonstrate consistency with the provisions of the operation and maintenance plan required by 40 CFR 63.342(f) (3).Page 6

g. Copies of test reports documenting results of all performance tests and all measurements as may be necessary to determine the conditions of performance tests, including measurements necessary to determine compliance with the special compliance procedures of 40 CFR 63.344(e). h. Records of monitoring data required by 40 CFR 63.343(c) that are used to demonstrate compliance with the standard including the date and time the data are collected. i. The specific identification (i.e., the date and time of commencement and completion) of each period of excess emissions, as indicated by monitoring data. Records of excess emissions that occurs during malfunction of the process, control, or monitoring equipment. j. The specific identification (i.e., the date and time of commencement and completion) of each period of excess emissions, as indicated by monitoring data. Records of excess emissions that occurs during periods other than malfunction of the hard chrome electroplating tanks and associated control device or monitoring equipment. k. Records for the total process operating time of the hard chrome electroplating tank(s) during the reporting period. 1. Records demonstrating the maximum cumulative potential rectifier capacity, if hard chrome electroplating is less than 60 million ampere-hours per year, or of the actual cumulative rectifier capacity of hard chromium electroplating tank(s) at a facility expended during each month and the total capacity expended semiannually.

m. Copies of the notifications and reports required by 40 CFR Parts 63.9, 63.10, and 63.347 (Conditions 9, 10, and 11), with supporting documentation.

n. All records shall be retained for a period of five years, pursuant to 40 CFR 63.10(b) (1). 8. The Permittee shall comply with the initial notification requirements of 40 CFR 63.347(c), including the following:

a. The Permittee shall submit initial notification to the Illinois EPA on or before July 24, 1995, in writing that the source is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, subpart N. b. The notification shall contain the following: i. The name, title, and address of the owner or operator.Page 7
ii. The address (i.e., physical location) of each hard chrome electroplating tank. iii. A statement that the basis for this notification is the National Emission Standards, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart N. iv. Identification**o~** the applicable emission limitation and compliance date for each hard chrome electroplating tank.
v. A brief description of each hard chrome electroplating tank, including the type of process operation performed. vi. The maximum cumulative potential rectifier capacity. vii. A statement of whether the hard chrome electroplating tank(s) is located at a small or a large, hard chromium electroplating facility and whether this will be demonstrated through actual or maximum cumulative potential rectifier capacity. viii. A statement of whether the owner or operator of a hard chrome electroplating tank(s) will limit the maximum

. cumulative potential rectifier capacity 

### in accordance with 40 CFR 63.342(c) (2) such that the hard chromium electroplating facility is considered small. ix. A statement of whether the hard chrome electroplating tank(s) is located at a major source or an area source as defined in 40 CFR 63.2 of SubpaFt A. 9. The Permittee shall comply with the compliance reporting requirements of 40 CFR 63.347(e), including the following: A notification of compliance status, signed by the responsible official who shall certify its accuracy, attesting to whether the hard chrome electroplating tank(s) has complied with Subpart N, pursuant to 40 CFR 63.347(e) (2). The notification shall list the following:
a. The applicable emission limitation and the methods that were used to determine compliance with this limitation. b. The performance test report documenting the results of the performance test, which contains the elements required by 40 CFR 63.344(a), including measurements and calculations to support the special compliance provisions of 40 CFR 63.344(e) if these are being followed, pursuant to 40 CFR 63.344(e) (5).
c. The type and quantity of hazardous air pollutants emitted by the source reported in mg/dscm or mg/hr if the source is using the special provisions of 40 CFR 63.344(e) to comply with the standards.Page 8
d. The specific operating parameter value, or range of values, that corresponds to compliance with the applicable emission limit, pursuant to 40 CFR 63.343(c).
e. The methods that will be used to determine continuous compliance. f. A description of the air pollution control technique for each emission point. g. A statement that the Permittee has completed and has on file the operation and maintenance plan as required by the work practice standards of 40 CFR 63.342(f). h. If the Permittee is determining facility size based on actual cumulative rectifier capacity in accordance with 40 CFR 63.342(C) (2), records to support that the facility is small. For existing sources, records from any 12-month.period preceding the compliance date shall be used or a description of how operations will change to meet a small designation shall be provided. 

### i. A statement by the Permittee of the hard chrome electroplating tank(s) as to whether the source has complied with the provisions of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart N. lOa. The Permittee shall prepare an ongoing compliance status report every year and retain the report on site, and make the report available to the Illinois EPA upon request, pursuant to 40 CFR 63.347(h). However, if both of the following conditions are met, semiannual reports shall be prepared and submitted to the Illinois EPA: i. The total duration of excess emissions (as indicated by the monitoring data) is 1 percent or greater of the total operating time for the reporting period; and ii. The total duration of malfunctions·of the add-on air pollution control device and monitoring equipment is 5 percent or greater of the total operating time. b. The ongoing compliance status report shall contain the following: i. The company name and address of the source performing hard chrome electroplating. ii. An identification of the operating parameter(s) that is monitored for compliance determination, as required by 40 CFR 63.343(c). iii. The relevant emission limitation for the hard chrome electroplating tank(s), and the operating parameter value, or range of values, that correspond to compliance with this emissionPage 9
limitation as specified in the notification of compliance status, as required by 40 CFR 63.347(e) (2). iv. The beginning and ending dates of the reporting period.
v. A description of the type of process performed in the hard chrome electroplating tank(s)

. vi. The total operating time of the hard chrome electroplating tank(s) during the reporting period. vii. The actual cumulative rectifier capacity expended during the reporting period, on a month-by-month basis, if the Permittee limits the maximum cumulative potential rectifier capacity less than 60 million amp-hr/yr. viii. A summary of operating parameter values, including the total duration of excess emissions during the reporting period as indicated by those values, the total duration of excess emissions expressed as a percent of the total source operating time during that reporting period, and a breakdown of the total duration of excess emissions during the reporting period into those that are due to process upsets, control equipment malfunctions, other known causes, and unknown causes. ix. A certification by a responsible official that the work practice standards of 40 CFR 63.342(f) were followed in accordance with the operation and maintenance plan for the source.
x. If the operation and maintenance plan required by 40 CFR 63.342(f) (3) was not followed, an explanation of the reasons for not following the provisions, an assessment of whether any excess emission and/or parameter monitoring exceedances are believed to have occurred, and a copy of the report(s) required by 40 CFR 63.342(f) (3) (iv) documenting that the operation and maintenance plan was not followed. xi. A description of any changes in monitoring, processes, or controls since the last reporting period. xii. The name, title, and signature of the responsible official who is certifying the accuracy of the report. xiii. The date of the report.
c. If more than one monitoring device is used, the Permittee shall report the results from each monitoring device. However, when one monitoring device is used as a backup for the primary monitoring device, the Permittee shall only report the results from the monitoring device used to meet the monitoring requirements. If both devices are used to meet these requirements, then the Permittee shall report the results from each monitoring device for the relevant compliance period.Page 10

11. Two (2) copies of required reports and notifications concerning equipment operation or repairs, performance testing, or a continuous monitoring system shall be sent to: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Division of Air Pollution Control Compliance Section (#40) P.O. Box 19276 Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276 and one (1) copy shall be sent to the Illinois EPA's regional office at the following address, unless otherwise indicated: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Division of Air Pollution Control 9511 West Harrison Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 12. All records and logs required by this permit shall be retained at a readily accessible location at the source for at least three years from the date of entry and shall be made available for inspection and copying by the Illinois EPA upon request. Any records retained in an electronic format <e.g., computer) shall be capable of being retrieved and printed on paper during normal source office hours 50 as to be able to respond to an Illinois EPA request for records during the course of a source inspection. 13. If there is an exceedance of the requirements of this permit as determined by the records required by this permit, the Permittee shall submit a report to the Illinois EPA's Compliance Section in Springfield, Illinois within 30 days after the exceedance. The report shall include the emissions released in accordance with the recordkeeping requirements, a copy of the relevant records, and a description of the exceedance or violation and efforts to reduce emissions and future occurrences. 14. Persons with lifetime operating permits must obtain a revised permit for any of the following changes at the source:
a. An increase in emissions above the amount the emission unit or the source is permitted to emit; b. A modification;

c. A change in operations that will result in the source's noncompliance with conditions in the existing permit; or d. A change in ownership, company name, or address, so that the application or existing permit is not longer accurate.Page 11
If you have any questions on this permit, please call Randy Solomon at 217/782-2113.

Donald E. Sutton, P.E. Manager, Permit Section Division of Air Pollution Control



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# Donald E. SUHon, pI"CALCULATION SHEET FACILITY: Empire Hard Chrome, Inc. DATE RECEIVED: 10/15/2 1.0.: 031600FXS ANALYSIS ENGINEER: Randy Solomon DATE: 111112 P.N.: 96010013 INTRODUCTION Company is requesting a renewal to obtain lifetime operating permit for tin plating and 4 hard chromium electroplating tanks controlled by scrubbers. The facility is located in Cook coimty, region 1. FLAGS No Flags (Legal, FOS, orNSPSINESHAP or toxics) ANALYSISIRULES NSPS:N/A Tin Plating Sulfuric Acid Use: .011blhr < .11blhr, in compliance with 214.303 < 2000 ppm, in compliance with 214.301 HCL : 250 gaVyr • 9 Ib/gal • 33%conc • lO%Efactor = 75 Ib/yr negligible PM 4 Hard Chrome Tanks subject to CAAPP, pursuant to NESHAP, SubpartN, 40 CFR 63.340e2 Deferral to obtain a CAAPP Permit has been extended another 5 years 4 Hard ChromeTanks subject to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), Subparts A & N: Initial Notification, in compliance with 40 CFR 63.347c Notification ofConstruction in compliance with 40 CFR 63.345b Performance Test Results are in compliance, pursuantto 40 CFR 63.344 Notification ofCompliance, in compliance, pursuant to 40 eFR63.347e RECOMMENDATIONS/CONCLUSIONS Grant Lifetime Operating Pennit

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Enclosed please find two (2) copies ofthe Notification of Compliance Status form which have been prepared for our client: Empire Hard Chrome, Inc. 1537 South Wood Street Chicago, IL 60623 

### 10# 031600FXS in response to your request forthe this form. Ifyou have any questions, or ifthere is additional information which would help the Agency to complete their review ofthis application, please do not hesitate to call and we will assist in any manner possible.

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J';OTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE STATUS 

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NOTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE STATUS (continued) 3. Complete the 

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### the applicable monitoring and reporting requirements to demonstrate continuous compliance differ from those in 40 

### eFR Part 63, subpart N, attach a description. Parameter value ranges are est:tblished tJlrough initial performance testing and are those that correspond to emissions at or below the level ofthe standard(s). EXAMPLE RESPONSE:



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# -_.. 4. Complete [he following ifhard chromium electroplating tanks are operated (check the box(cs) that apply):**~** 

### The maximum cumulative potential rectifier capacity 

### ofthe hard chromium electroplating tanks is greater than or equal to 60 million amp'hr/yr. This was determined by 

### taking the sum ofthe tOla) 

### installed rectifier capacity (amperes) multiplied by 8,400 hours/yr and by 

### 0.7 for each tank.

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### maxiloum cumulative potential rectifier capacity ofthe hard chromium electroplating tanks is Ie.O;!i than 60 million amp-hr/yr. This was determined by 

### taking the sum of the total installed rectifier 

### capacity (amperes) multiplied 

### by 8,400 hours/yr and 

### by 0.7 for each tank. 

### CJ Records show thal the facility's previous annual actual rectifier capacity ofthe hard chromium electroplating t.\Jlks wa.o; JellS 

### than 60 million amp-hr/yr. (f 

### so, submit the records that support this**n~(;tifier** 

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### t2-monlh period preceding the compliance date, or submit a description of how operations will change to 

### meet this rectifier capacity Bmit. For new**SO~.1rccs.** 

### Lbe capacity 

### cm be that projected for [he first 12-month period oftank**opera~ion.** 

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### 'NOV-07-2002 THU Oi: 52 PM EPA AIR PERMIT FAX NO, 2175245023

NOTJFlCA nON OF COMPLIANCE STATUS (continued) 

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### maximum cumulative potential rectifier capacity ofthe hard chromium electroplating unl:s. 5. Check 

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### compliance status: 

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### The facility is in compliance with 

### the provisions of40 CFR part 63, subpan N. 

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### subpart N, 

### 6. Print or type the name aud title of the Responsible Official for the plant 

### Steve Wallin President**------------------------------------------------~---** (Name) (Title) 

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• The president, vice-president, secretary, or treasurer ofthe company that owns the plant; • The 

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### • The plant**cn~ineer** 

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