RE: Request for BACT/Permit information

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Shaheerah Kelly 12/02/2009 06:07 PM

History: This message has been replied to and forwarded.

Shaheerah,

Here is the information you are looking for.

Insituform - the equipment did not pass their source test (tested 7/1/02), and they replaced it with 3 

smaller boilers that were permit exempt. Also, BACT Guideline 1.1.1 has been rescinded, as it has not 

been updated since the passage of District Rule 4320.

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - all units are in operation and have passed their source tests. Copies of the 

Permits to Operate are attached. Note that BACT Guideline 1.1.5 has also been rescinded, as it has not 

been updated since the passage of District Rule 4320.

Dynamis - the equipment was never installed. Instead they installed a 10.0 MMBtu/hr dryer under the 

same BACT guideline at 0.011 lb NOx/MMBtu, which has passed it's source tests. Copy of this permit is 

also attached. Please note that while this unit has the same permit number, that is due to transfer of 

ownership of part of the facility and then back - it was originally approved as C-4071-10-0.

Central Valley Meat Co - the application was denied, and they have not re-applied.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Jim Swaney, P.E.

Permit Services Manager

Valley Air District

(559) 230-6000

(559) 230-6061 fax

www.valleyair.org

From: Dave Warner 

Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 10:02 AM

To: Kelly.Shaheerah@epamail.epa.gov; Jim Swaney

Subject: Re: Request for BACT/Permit information

Jim, please help Kelly. 
Thanks, 

Dave

On Dec 2, 2009, at 8:54 AM, "Kelly.Shaheerah@epamail.epa.gov" <

Kelly.Shaheerah@epamail.epa.gov> wrote:

Hi, Dave. 

I'm seeking information on whether the units listed below are currently achieving the NOx limits 

that are associated with them. I obtained this information from the SJVUAPCD BACT guidelines 

for external combustion at http://www.valleyair.org/busind/pto/bact/bactchidx.htm. Also, I would 

like to obtain the current ATCs for these units. Can you let me know how I may do so? Your 

assistance on this is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Insituform Technologies

NOx= 20.0 ppmvd @ 3% O2 (0.024 lb/MMBtu/hr) 

Propane-fired boiler, 8.4 mmbtu/hr

Low NOx burner system, 

ATC #: C-3524-3-0, Project #: C-1001106 

Date of Determination: 11/22/2000

Kaiser Foundation Hospital, 

NOx= 15.0 ppmvd @ 3% O2 

Boilers, 12.5 MMBtu/hr for 3 boilers & 7.0 MMBtu/hr for 2 boilers

Ultra-low NOx burner system for the primary fuel

ATC # N-7192-3-0 though '-7-0; Project N-1052075

Date of Determination: 12/15/2005

Dynamis-Sangar Power and Feed

NOx= 0.15 lb NOx/MMBtu

Auxiliary Burner Dryer for Hydromulch (TM) Manufacturing System, 14.7 mmbtu/hr 

Low NOx burner

ATC #: C-445-10-0, Project #: C-990515

Date of Determination: 3/14/2000

Central Valley Meat Co

NOx= natural gas fired with LPG as a backup fuel; 9.0 ppmvd @ 3% O2 (0.011 lb-NOx/MMBtu)

Blood Meal Processing Ring Dryer Burner, 3.0 MMBtu/hr

Ultra low NOx burner system

ATC # C-2282-6-0

Date of Determination: 10/19/2006

************************************

Shaheerah Kelly

Air Division (AIR-3)

U S EPA Region 9

75 Hawthorne Street

San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-947-4156

Fax: 415-947-3579

email: kelly.shaheerah@epa.gov
San Joaquin Valley 

Air Pollution Control District 

PERMIT UNIT REQUIREMENTS CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE 

These terms and conditions are part of the Facility-wide Permit to Operate. 

Facility Name: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL 

Location: 4509 DALE RD,MODESTO, CA 95356 

N-7192-6-0 : Dec 2 2009 5:50PM -- SWANEYJ 

PERMIT UNIT: N-7192-6-0 EXPIRATION DATE: 05/31/2011 

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION:

7.0 MMBTU/HR CLEAVER BROOKS MODEL FLX 200-70-150ST NATURAL GAS/DIESEL-FIRED BOILER WITH A 

PROFIRE MODEL NTH ULTRA LOW NOX BURNER AND INDUCED FLUE GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM (BOILER 

#4) 

PERMIT UNIT REQUIREMENTS 

1. Only one of the units permitted under permits N-7192-6 and N-7192-7 shall be operated at any time. [District Rules 

2201 and 4102] 

2. No air contaminant shall be released into the atmosphere which causes a public nuisance. [District Rule 4102] 

3. No air contaminant shall be discharged into the atmosphere for a period or periods aggregating more than three 

minutes in any one hour which is as dark as, or darker than, Ringelmann 1 or 20% opacity. [District Rule 4101] 

4. Particulate matter emissions shall not exceed 0.1 grains/dscf in concentration. [District Rule 4201] 

5. The unit shall only be fired on PUC-regulated natural gas as the primary fuel and diesel as the back-up fuel. [District 

Rule 2201] 

6. Sulfur content of diesel shall not exceed 0.0015% by weight. [District Rule 2201] 

7. The unit shall be fired on diesel fuel only during natural gas curtailment for no more than 160 cumulative hours in a 

calendar year plus 48 hours per calendar year for equipment testing. [District Rules 2201, 4306 and 4102] 

8. If the unit is fired on back-up fuel for a period exceeding 48 cumulative hours in a calendar year, the permittee shall 

monitor and record the stack concentration of NOx at least once during that year using an APCO approved portable 

NOx analyzer. Monitoring for back-up fuel NOx emissions shall not be required when the unit is operating on primary 

fuel, i.e. the unit need not be fired on back-up fuel solely to perform monitoring. [District Rule 4306] 

9. Back-up fuel NOx emission readings shall be taken with the unit operating either at conditions representative of 

normal operations or conditions specified in the permit-to-operate. The analyzer shall be calibrated, maintained, and 

operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations or a protocol approved by the 

APCO. Emission readings taken shall be averaged over a 15 consecutive-minute period by either taking a cumulative 

15 consecutive-minute sample reading or by taking at least five readings, evenly spaced out over the 15 consecutiveminute period. [District Rule 4306] 

10. The permittee shall maintain records of: (1) the date and time of back-up fuel NOx measurements, (2) the measured 

back-up fuel NOx concentration (in ppmv or lb/MMBtu) corrected to 3% O2, (3) make and model of exhaust gas 

analyzer, (4) exhaust gas analyzer calibration records, and (5) a description of any corrective action taken to maintain 

the emissions within the acceptable range. [District Rule 4306] 

11. When fired on natural gas, NOx emissions shall not exceed 15.0 ppmvd @ 3% O2 referenced as NO2. [District Rules 

2201 and 4306] 

12. When fired on natural gas, CO emissions shall not exceed 50 ppmvd @ 3% O2. [District Rules 2201 and 4306] 

13. When fired on natural gas, VOC emissions shall not exceed 0.0042 lb/MMBtu referenced as CH4. [District Rule 2201] 

14. When fired on natural gas, SOx emissions shall not exceed 0.00285 lb/MMBtu referenced as SO2. [District Rule 2201] 
Permit Unit Requirements for N-7192-6-0 (continued) Page 2 of 3 

PERMIT UNIT REQUIREMENTS CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE 

These terms and conditions are part of the Facility-wide Permit to Operate. 

Facility Name: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL 

Location: 4509 DALE RD,MODESTO, CA 95356 

N-7192-6-0 : Dec 2 2009 5:50PM -- SWANEYJ 

15. When fired on natural gas, PM10 emissions shall not exceed 0.0076 lb/MMBtu. [District Rule 2201] 

16. When fired on diesel fuel, NOx emissions shall not exceed 140.0 ppmvd @ 3% O2 referenced as NO2. [District Rules 

2201 and 4306] 

17. When fired on diesel fuel, CO emissions shall not exceed 90 ppmvd @ 3% O2. [District Rules 2201 and 4306] 

18. When fired on diesel fuel, VOC emissions shall not exceed 0.027 lb/MMBtu referenced as CH4. [District Rule 2201] 

19. When fired on diesel fuel, SOx emissions shall not exceed 0.00155 lb/MMBtu referenced as SO2. [District Rule 2201] 

20. When fired on diesel fuel, PM10 emissions shall not exceed 0.025 lb/MMBtu. [District Rule 2201] 

21. The permittee shall monitor and record the stack concentration of NOx, CO, and O2 at least once every month (in 

which a source test is not performed) using a portable emission monitor that meets District specifications. Monitoring 

shall not be required if the unit is not in operation, i.e. the unit need not be started solely to perform monitoring. 

Monitoring shall be performed within 5 days of restarting the unit unless monitoring has been performed within the 

last month. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

22. If either the NOx or CO concentrations corrected to 3% O2, as measured by the portable analyzer, exceed the 

allowable emissions concentration, the permittee shall return the emissions to within the acceptable range as soon as 

possible, but no longer than 1 hour of operation after detection. If the portable analyzer readings continue to exceed 

the allowable emissions concentration after 1 hour of operation after detection, the permittee shall notify the District 

within the following 1 hour and conduct a certified source test within 60 days of the first exceedance. In lieu of 

conducting a source test, the permittee may stipulate a violation has occurred, subject to enforcement action. The 

permittee must then correct the violation, show compliance has been re-established, and resume monitoring 

procedures. If the deviations are the result of a qualifying breakdown condition pursuant to Rule 1100, the permittee 

may fully comply with Rule 1100 in lieu of performing the notification and testing required by this condition. [District 

Rules 4305 and 4306] 

23. All alternate monitoring parameter emission readings shall be taken with the unit operating either at conditions 

representative of normal operations or conditions specified in the Permit to Operate. The analyzer shall be calibrated, 

maintained, and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations or a protocol 

approved by the APCO. Emission readings taken shall be averaged over a 15 consecutive-minute period by either 

taking a cumulative 15 consecutive-minute sample reading or by taking at least five (5) readings, evenly spaced out 

over the 15 consecutive-minute period. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

24. The permittee shall maintain records of: (1) the date and time of NOx, CO, and O2 measurements, (2) the O2 

concentration in percent and the measured NOx and CO concentrations corrected to 3% O2, (3) make and model of 

exhaust gas analyzer, (4) exhaust gas analyzer calibration records, and (5) a description of any corrective action taken 

to maintain the emissions within the acceptable range. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

25. All emissions measurements shall be made with the unit operating either at conditions representative of normal 

operations or conditions specified in the Permit to Operate. No determination of compliance shall be established 

within two hours after a continuous period in which fuel flow to the unit is shut off for 30 minutes or longer, or within 

30 minutes after a re-ignition as defined in Section 3.0 of District Rule 4306. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

26. Source testing to measure natural gas-combustion NOx and CO emissions from this unit shall be conducted at least 

once every twelve (12) months. After demonstrating compliance on two (2) consecutive annual source tests, the unit 

shall be tested not less than once every thirty-six (36) months. If the result of the 36-month source test demonstrates 

that the unit does not meet the applicable emission limits, the source testing frequency shall revert to at least once 

every twelve (12) months. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

27. Source testing shall be conducted using the methods and procedures approved by the District. The District must be 

notified at least 30 days prior to any compliance source test, and a source test plan must be submitted for approval at 

least 15 days prior to testing. [District Rule 1081] 

28. NOx emissions for source test purposes shall be determined using EPA Method 7E or ARB Method 100 on a ppmv 

basis. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 
Permit Unit Requirements for N-7192-6-0 (continued) Page 3 of 3 

These terms and conditions are part of the Facility-wide Permit to Operate. 

Facility Name: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL 

Location: 4509 DALE RD,MODESTO, CA 95356 

N-7192-6-0 : Dec 2 2009 5:50PM -- SWANEYJ 

29. CO emissions for source test purposes shall be determined using EPA Method 10 or ARB Method 100. [District Rules 

4305 and 4306] 

30. Stack gas oxygen (O2) shall be determined using EPA Method 3 or 3A or ARB Method 100. [District Rules 4305 and 

4306] 

31. For emissions source testing, the arithmetic average of three 30-consecutive-minute test runs shall apply. If two of 

three runs are above an applicable limit the test cannot be used to demonstrate compliance with an applicable limit. 

[District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

32. The results of each source test shall be submitted to the District within 60 days thereafter. [District Rule 1081] 

33. The permittee shall monitor and record the cumulative annual hours of operation when fired on diesel during natural 

gas curtailment and testing. [District Rules 2201, 4305, and 4306] 

34. All records shall be maintained and retained on-site for a minimum of five (5) years, and shall be made available for 

District inspection upon request. [District Rules 1070, 4305, and 4306] 
San Joaquin Valley 

Air Pollution Control District 

PERMIT UNIT REQUIREMENTS CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE 

These terms and conditions are part of the Facility-wide Permit to Operate. 

Facility Name: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL 

Location: 4509 DALE RD,MODESTO, CA 95356 

N-7192-5-1 : Dec 2 2009 5:50PM -- SWANEYJ 

PERMIT UNIT: N-7192-5-1 EXPIRATION DATE: 05/31/2011 

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION:

12.5 MMBTU/HR CLEAVER BROOKS MODEL FLX 200-1250-160HW NATURAL GAS/DIESEL-FIRED BOILER WITH A 

PROFIRE MODEL NTH ULTRA LOW NOX BURNER AND INDUCED FLUE GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM (BOILER 

#3) 

PERMIT UNIT REQUIREMENTS 

1. Only two of the units permitted under permits N-7192-3, N-7192-4 and N-7192-5 shall be operated simultaneously. 

[District Rules 2201 and 4102] 

2. No air contaminant shall be released into the atmosphere which causes a public nuisance. [District Rule 4102] 

3. No air contaminant shall be discharged into the atmosphere for a period or periods aggregating more than three 

minutes in any one hour which is as dark as, or darker than, Ringelmann 1 or 20% opacity. [District Rule 4101] 

4. Particulate matter emissions shall not exceed 0.1 grains/dscf in concentration. [District Rule 4201] 

5. The unit shall only be fired on PUC-regulated natural gas as the primary fuel and diesel as the back-up fuel. [District 

Rule 2201] 

6. Sulfur content of diesel shall not exceed 0.0015% by weight. [District Rule 2201] 

7. The unit shall be fired on diesel fuel only during natural gas curtailment for no more than 160 cumulative hours in a 

calendar year plus 48 hours per calendar year for equipment testing. [District Rules 2201, 4306 and 4102] 

8. If the unit is fired on back-up fuel for a period exceeding 48 cumulative hours in a calendar year, the permittee shall 

monitor and record the stack concentration of NOx at least once during that year using an APCO approved portable 

NOx analyzer. Monitoring for back-up fuel NOx emissions shall not be required when the unit is operating on primary 

fuel, i.e. the unit need not be fired on back-up fuel solely to perform monitoring. [District Rule 4306] 

9. Back-up fuel NOx emission readings shall be taken with the unit operating either at conditions representative of 

normal operations or conditions specified in the permit-to-operate. The analyzer shall be calibrated, maintained, and 

operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations or a protocol approved by the 

APCO. Emission readings taken shall be averaged over a 15 consecutive-minute period by either taking a cumulative 

15 consecutive-minute sample reading or by taking at least five readings, evenly spaced out over the 15 consecutiveminute period. [District Rule 4306] 

10. The permittee shall maintain records of: (1) the date and time of back-up fuel NOx measurements, (2) the measured 

back-up fuel NOx concentration (in ppmv or lb/MMBtu) corrected to 3% O2, (3) make and model of exhaust gas 

analyzer, (4) exhaust gas analyzer calibration records, and (5) a description of any corrective action taken to maintain 

the emissions within the acceptable range. [District Rule 4306] 

11. When fired on natural gas, NOx emissions shall not exceed 15.0 ppmvd @ 3% O2 referenced as NO2. [District Rules 

2201 and 4306] 

12. When fired on natural gas, CO emissions shall not exceed 50 ppmvd @ 3% O2. [District Rules 2201 and 4306] 

13. When fired on natural gas, VOC emissions shall not exceed 0.0042 lb/MMBtu referenced as CH4. [District Rule 2201] 

14. When fired on natural gas, SOx emissions shall not exceed 0.00285 lb/MMBtu referenced as SO2. [District Rule 2201] 
Permit Unit Requirements for N-7192-5-1 (continued) Page 2 of 3 

PERMIT UNIT REQUIREMENTS CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE 

These terms and conditions are part of the Facility-wide Permit to Operate. 

Facility Name: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL 

Location: 4509 DALE RD,MODESTO, CA 95356 

N-7192-5-1 : Dec 2 2009 5:50PM -- SWANEYJ 

15. When fired on natural gas, PM10 emissions shall not exceed 0.0076 lb/MMBtu. [District Rule 2201] 

16. When fired on diesel fuel, NOx emissions shall not exceed 140.0 ppmvd @ 3% O2 referenced as NO2. [District Rules 

2201 and 4306] 

17. When fired on diesel fuel, CO emissions shall not exceed 90 ppmvd @ 3% O2. [District Rules 2201 and 4306] 

18. When fired on diesel fuel, VOC emissions shall not exceed 0.027 lb/MMBtu referenced as CH4. [District Rule 2201] 

19. When fired on diesel fuel, SOx emissions shall not exceed 0.00155 lb/MMBtu referenced as SO2. [District Rule 2201] 

20. When fired on diesel fuel, PM10 emissions shall not exceed 0.025 lb/MMBtu. [District Rule 2201] 

21. The permittee shall monitor and record the stack concentration of NOx, CO, and O2 at least once every month (in 

which a source test is not performed) using a portable emission monitor that meets District specifications. Monitoring 

shall not be required if the unit is not in operation, i.e. the unit need not be started solely to perform monitoring. 

Monitoring shall be performed within 5 days of restarting the unit unless monitoring has been performed within the 

last month. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

22. If either the NOx or CO concentrations corrected to 3% O2, as measured by the portable analyzer, exceed the 

allowable emissions concentration, the permittee shall return the emissions to within the acceptable range as soon as 

possible, but no longer than 1 hour of operation after detection. If the portable analyzer readings continue to exceed 

the allowable emissions concentration after 1 hour of operation after detection, the permittee shall notify the District 

within the following 1 hour and conduct a certified source test within 60 days of the first exceedance. In lieu of 

conducting a source test, the permittee may stipulate a violation has occurred, subject to enforcement action. The 

permittee must then correct the violation, show compliance has been re-established, and resume monitoring 

procedures. If the deviations are the result of a qualifying breakdown condition pursuant to Rule 1100, the permittee 

may fully comply with Rule 1100 in lieu of performing the notification and testing required by this condition. [District 

Rules 4305 and 4306] 

23. All alternate monitoring parameter emission readings shall be taken with the unit operating either at conditions 

representative of normal operations or conditions specified in the Permit to Operate. The analyzer shall be calibrated, 

maintained, and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations or a protocol 

approved by the APCO. Emission readings taken shall be averaged over a 15 consecutive-minute period by either 

taking a cumulative 15 consecutive-minute sample reading or by taking at least five (5) readings, evenly spaced out 

over the 15 consecutive-minute period. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

24. The permittee shall maintain records of: (1) the date and time of NOx, CO, and O2 measurements, (2) the O2 

concentration in percent and the measured NOx and CO concentrations corrected to 3% O2, (3) make and model of 

exhaust gas analyzer, (4) exhaust gas analyzer calibration records, and (5) a description of any corrective action taken 

to maintain the emissions within the acceptable range. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

25. All emissions measurements shall be made with the unit operating either at conditions representative of normal 

operations or conditions specified in the Permit to Operate. No determination of compliance shall be established 

within two hours after a continuous period in which fuel flow to the unit is shut off for 30 minutes or longer, or within 

30 minutes after a re-ignition as defined in Section 3.0 of District Rule 4306. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

26. Source testing to measure natural gas-combustion NOx and CO emissions from this unit shall be conducted at least 

once every twelve (12) months. After demonstrating compliance on two (2) consecutive annual source tests, the unit 

shall be tested not less than once every thirty-six (36) months. If the result of the 36-month source test demonstrates 

that the unit does not meet the applicable emission limits, the source testing frequency shall revert to at least once 

every twelve (12) months. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

27. Source testing shall be conducted using the methods and procedures approved by the District. The District must be 

notified at least 30 days prior to any compliance source test, and a source test plan must be submitted for approval at 

least 15 days prior to testing. [District Rule 1081] 

28. NOx emissions for source test purposes shall be determined using EPA Method 7E or ARB Method 100 on a ppmv 

basis. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 
Permit Unit Requirements for N-7192-5-1 (continued) Page 3 of 3 

These terms and conditions are part of the Facility-wide Permit to Operate. 

Facility Name: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL 

Location: 4509 DALE RD,MODESTO, CA 95356 

N-7192-5-1 : Dec 2 2009 5:50PM -- SWANEYJ 

29. CO emissions for source test purposes shall be determined using EPA Method 10 or ARB Method 100. [District Rules 

4305 and 4306] 

30. Stack gas oxygen (O2) shall be determined using EPA Method 3 or 3A or ARB Method 100. [District Rules 4305 and 

4306] 

31. For emissions source testing, the arithmetic average of three 30-consecutive-minute test runs shall apply. If two of 

three runs are above an applicable limit the test cannot be used to demonstrate compliance with an applicable limit. 

[District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

32. The results of each source test shall be submitted to the District within 60 days thereafter. [District Rule 1081] 

33. The permittee shall monitor and record the cumulative annual hours of operation when fired on diesel during natural 

gas curtailment and testing. [District Rules 2201, 4305, and 4306] 

34. All records shall be maintained and retained on-site for a minimum of five (5) years, and shall be made available for 

District inspection upon request. [District Rules 1070, 4305, and 4306] 
San Joaquin Valley 

Air Pollution Control District 

PERMIT UNIT REQUIREMENTS CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE 

These terms and conditions are part of the Facility-wide Permit to Operate. 

Facility Name: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL 

Location: 4509 DALE RD,MODESTO, CA 95356 

N-7192-4-1 : Dec 2 2009 5:50PM -- SWANEYJ 

PERMIT UNIT: N-7192-4-1 EXPIRATION DATE: 05/31/2011 

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION:

12.5 MMBTU/HR CLEAVER BROOKS MODEL FLX 200-1250-160HW NATURAL GAS/DIESEL-FIRED BOILER WITH A 

PROFIRE MODEL NTH ULTRA LOW NOX BURNER AND INDUCED FLUE GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM (BOILER 

#2) 

PERMIT UNIT REQUIREMENTS 

1. Only two of the units permitted under permits N-7192-3, N-7192-4 and N-7192-5 shall be operated simultaneously. 

[District Rules 2201 and 4102] 

2. No air contaminant shall be released into the atmosphere which causes a public nuisance. [District Rule 4102] 

3. No air contaminant shall be discharged into the atmosphere for a period or periods aggregating more than three 

minutes in any one hour which is as dark as, or darker than, Ringelmann 1 or 20% opacity. [District Rule 4101] 

4. Particulate matter emissions shall not exceed 0.1 grains/dscf in concentration. [District Rule 4201] 

5. The unit shall only be fired on PUC-regulated natural gas as the primary fuel and diesel as the back-up fuel. [District 

Rule 2201] 

6. Sulfur content of diesel shall not exceed 0.0015% by weight. [District Rule 2201] 

7. The unit shall be fired on diesel fuel only during natural gas curtailment for no more than 160 cumulative hours in a 

calendar year plus 48 hours per calendar year for equipment testing. [District Rules 2201, 4306 and 4102] 

8. If the unit is fired on back-up fuel for a period exceeding 48 cumulative hours in a calendar year, the permittee shall 

monitor and record the stack concentration of NOx at least once during that year using an APCO approved portable 

NOx analyzer. Monitoring for back-up fuel NOx emissions shall not be required when the unit is operating on primary 

fuel, i.e. the unit need not be fired on back-up fuel solely to perform monitoring. [District Rule 4306] 

9. Back-up fuel NOx emission readings shall be taken with the unit operating either at conditions representative of 

normal operations or conditions specified in the permit-to-operate. The analyzer shall be calibrated, maintained, and 

operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations or a protocol approved by the 

APCO. Emission readings taken shall be averaged over a 15 consecutive-minute period by either taking a cumulative 

15 consecutive-minute sample reading or by taking at least five readings, evenly spaced out over the 15 consecutiveminute period. [District Rule 4306] 

10. The permittee shall maintain records of: (1) the date and time of back-up fuel NOx measurements, (2) the measured 

back-up fuel NOx concentration (in ppmv or lb/MMBtu) corrected to 3% O2, (3) make and model of exhaust gas 

analyzer, (4) exhaust gas analyzer calibration records, and (5) a description of any corrective action taken to maintain 

the emissions within the acceptable range. [District Rule 4306] 

11. When fired on natural gas, NOx emissions shall not exceed 15.0 ppmvd @ 3% O2 referenced as NO2. [District Rules 

2201 and 4306] 

12. When fired on natural gas, CO emissions shall not exceed 50 ppmvd @ 3% O2. [District Rules 2201 and 4306] 

13. When fired on natural gas, VOC emissions shall not exceed 0.0042 lb/MMBtu referenced as CH4. [District Rule 2201] 

14. When fired on natural gas, SOx emissions shall not exceed 0.00285 lb/MMBtu referenced as SO2. [District Rule 2201] 
Permit Unit Requirements for N-7192-4-1 (continued) Page 2 of 3 

PERMIT UNIT REQUIREMENTS CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE 

These terms and conditions are part of the Facility-wide Permit to Operate. 

Facility Name: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL 

Location: 4509 DALE RD,MODESTO, CA 95356 

N-7192-4-1 : Dec 2 2009 5:50PM -- SWANEYJ 

15. When fired on natural gas, PM10 emissions shall not exceed 0.0076 lb/MMBtu. [District Rule 2201] 

16. When fired on diesel fuel, NOx emissions shall not exceed 140.0 ppmvd @ 3% O2 referenced as NO2. [District Rules 

2201 and 4306] 

17. When fired on diesel fuel, CO emissions shall not exceed 90 ppmvd @ 3% O2. [District Rules 2201 and 4306] 

18. When fired on diesel fuel, VOC emissions shall not exceed 0.027 lb/MMBtu referenced as CH4. [District Rule 2201] 

19. When fired on diesel fuel, SOx emissions shall not exceed 0.00155 lb/MMBtu referenced as SO2. [District Rule 2201] 

20. When fired on diesel fuel, PM10 emissions shall not exceed 0.025 lb/MMBtu. [District Rule 2201] 

21. The permittee shall monitor and record the stack concentration of NOx, CO, and O2 at least once every month (in 

which a source test is not performed) using a portable emission monitor that meets District specifications. Monitoring 

shall not be required if the unit is not in operation, i.e. the unit need not be started solely to perform monitoring. 

Monitoring shall be performed within 5 days of restarting the unit unless monitoring has been performed within the 

last month. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

22. If either the NOx or CO concentrations corrected to 3% O2, as measured by the portable analyzer, exceed the 

allowable emissions concentration, the permittee shall return the emissions to within the acceptable range as soon as 

possible, but no longer than 1 hour of operation after detection. If the portable analyzer readings continue to exceed 

the allowable emissions concentration after 1 hour of operation after detection, the permittee shall notify the District 

within the following 1 hour and conduct a certified source test within 60 days of the first exceedance. In lieu of 

conducting a source test, the permittee may stipulate a violation has occurred, subject to enforcement action. The 

permittee must then correct the violation, show compliance has been re-established, and resume monitoring 

procedures. If the deviations are the result of a qualifying breakdown condition pursuant to Rule 1100, the permittee 

may fully comply with Rule 1100 in lieu of performing the notification and testing required by this condition. [District 

Rules 4305 and 4306] 

23. All alternate monitoring parameter emission readings shall be taken with the unit operating either at conditions 

representative of normal operations or conditions specified in the Permit to Operate. The analyzer shall be calibrated, 

maintained, and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations or a protocol 

approved by the APCO. Emission readings taken shall be averaged over a 15 consecutive-minute period by either 

taking a cumulative 15 consecutive-minute sample reading or by taking at least five (5) readings, evenly spaced out 

over the 15 consecutive-minute period. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

24. The permittee shall maintain records of: (1) the date and time of NOx, CO, and O2 measurements, (2) the O2 

concentration in percent and the measured NOx and CO concentrations corrected to 3% O2, (3) make and model of 

exhaust gas analyzer, (4) exhaust gas analyzer calibration records, and (5) a description of any corrective action taken 

to maintain the emissions within the acceptable range. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

25. All emissions measurements shall be made with the unit operating either at conditions representative of normal 

operations or conditions specified in the Permit to Operate. No determination of compliance shall be established 

within two hours after a continuous period in which fuel flow to the unit is shut off for 30 minutes or longer, or within 

30 minutes after a re-ignition as defined in Section 3.0 of District Rule 4306. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

26. Source testing to measure natural gas-combustion NOx and CO emissions from this unit shall be conducted at least 

once every twelve (12) months. After demonstrating compliance on two (2) consecutive annual source tests, the unit 

shall be tested not less than once every thirty-six (36) months. If the result of the 36-month source test demonstrates 

that the unit does not meet the applicable emission limits, the source testing frequency shall revert to at least once 

every twelve (12) months. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

27. Source testing shall be conducted using the methods and procedures approved by the District. The District must be 

notified at least 30 days prior to any compliance source test, and a source test plan must be submitted for approval at 

least 15 days prior to testing. [District Rule 1081] 

28. NOx emissions for source test purposes shall be determined using EPA Method 7E or ARB Method 100 on a ppmv 

basis. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 
Permit Unit Requirements for N-7192-4-1 (continued) Page 3 of 3 

These terms and conditions are part of the Facility-wide Permit to Operate. 

Facility Name: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL 

Location: 4509 DALE RD,MODESTO, CA 95356 

N-7192-4-1 : Dec 2 2009 5:50PM -- SWANEYJ 

29. CO emissions for source test purposes shall be determined using EPA Method 10 or ARB Method 100. [District Rules 

4305 and 4306] 

30. Stack gas oxygen (O2) shall be determined using EPA Method 3 or 3A or ARB Method 100. [District Rules 4305 and 

4306] 

31. For emissions source testing, the arithmetic average of three 30-consecutive-minute test runs shall apply. If two of 

three runs are above an applicable limit the test cannot be used to demonstrate compliance with an applicable limit. 

[District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

32. The results of each source test shall be submitted to the District within 60 days thereafter. [District Rule 1081] 

33. The permittee shall monitor and record the cumulative annual hours of operation when fired on diesel during natural 

gas curtailment and testing. [District Rules 2201, 4305, and 4306] 

34. All records shall be maintained and retained on-site for a minimum of five (5) years, and shall be made available for 

District inspection upon request. [District Rules 1070, 4305, and 4306] 
San Joaquin Valley 

Air Pollution Control District 

PERMIT UNIT REQUIREMENTS CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE 

These terms and conditions are part of the Facility-wide Permit to Operate. 

Facility Name: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL 

Location: 4509 DALE RD,MODESTO, CA 95356 

N-7192-3-1 : Dec 2 2009 5:49PM -- SWANEYJ 

PERMIT UNIT: N-7192-3-1 EXPIRATION DATE: 05/31/2011 

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION:

12.5 MMBTU/HR CLEAVER BROOKS MODEL FLX 200-1250-160HW NATURAL GAS/DIESEL-FIRED BOILER WITH A 

PROFIRE MODEL NTH ULTRA LOW NOX BURNER AND INDUCED FLUE GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM (BOILER 

#1) 

PERMIT UNIT REQUIREMENTS 

1. Only two of the units permitted under permits N-7192-3, N-7192-4 and N-7192-5 shall be operated simultaneously. 

[District Rules 2201 and 4102] 

2. No air contaminant shall be released into the atmosphere which causes a public nuisance. [District Rule 4102] 

3. No air contaminant shall be discharged into the atmosphere for a period or periods aggregating more than three 

minutes in any one hour which is as dark as, or darker than, Ringelmann 1 or 20% opacity. [District Rule 4101] 

4. Particulate matter emissions shall not exceed 0.1 grains/dscf in concentration. [District Rule 4201] 

5. The unit shall only be fired on PUC-regulated natural gas as the primary fuel and diesel as the back-up fuel. [District 

Rule 2201] 

6. Sulfur content of diesel shall not exceed 0.0015% by weight. [District Rule 2201] 

7. The unit shall be fired on diesel fuel only during natural gas curtailment for no more than 160 cumulative hours in a 

calendar year plus 48 hours per calendar year for equipment testing. [District Rules 2201, 4306 and 4102] 

8. If the unit is fired on back-up fuel for a period exceeding 48 cumulative hours in a calendar year, the permittee shall 

monitor and record the stack concentration of NOx at least once during that year using an APCO approved portable 

NOx analyzer. Monitoring for back-up fuel NOx emissions shall not be required when the unit is operating on primary 

fuel, i.e. the unit need not be fired on back-up fuel solely to perform monitoring. [District Rule 4306] 

9. Back-up fuel NOx emission readings shall be taken with the unit operating either at conditions representative of 

normal operations or conditions specified in the permit-to-operate. The analyzer shall be calibrated, maintained, and 

operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations or a protocol approved by the 

APCO. Emission readings taken shall be averaged over a 15 consecutive-minute period by either taking a cumulative 

15 consecutive-minute sample reading or by taking at least five readings, evenly spaced out over the 15 consecutiveminute period. [District Rule 4306] 

10. The permittee shall maintain records of: (1) the date and time of back-up fuel NOx measurements, (2) the measured 

back-up fuel NOx concentration (in ppmv or lb/MMBtu) corrected to 3% O2, (3) make and model of exhaust gas 

analyzer, (4) exhaust gas analyzer calibration records, and (5) a description of any corrective action taken to maintain 

the emissions within the acceptable range. [District Rule 4306] 

11. When fired on natural gas, NOx emissions shall not exceed 15.0 ppmvd @ 3% O2 referenced as NO2. [District Rules 

2201 and 4306] 

12. When fired on natural gas, CO emissions shall not exceed 50 ppmvd @ 3% O2. [District Rules 2201 and 4306] 

13. When fired on natural gas, VOC emissions shall not exceed 0.0042 lb/MMBtu referenced as CH4. [District Rule 2201] 

14. When fired on natural gas, SOx emissions shall not exceed 0.00285 lb/MMBtu referenced as SO2. [District Rule 2201] 
Permit Unit Requirements for N-7192-3-1 (continued) Page 2 of 3 

PERMIT UNIT REQUIREMENTS CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE 

These terms and conditions are part of the Facility-wide Permit to Operate. 

Facility Name: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL 

Location: 4509 DALE RD,MODESTO, CA 95356 

N-7192-3-1 : Dec 2 2009 5:49PM -- SWANEYJ 

15. When fired on natural gas, PM10 emissions shall not exceed 0.0076 lb/MMBtu. [District Rule 2201] 

16. When fired on diesel fuel, NOx emissions shall not exceed 140.0 ppmvd @ 3% O2 referenced as NO2. [District Rules 

2201 and 4306] 

17. When fired on diesel fuel, CO emissions shall not exceed 90 ppmvd @ 3% O2. [District Rules 2201 and 4306] 

18. When fired on diesel fuel, VOC emissions shall not exceed 0.027 lb/MMBtu referenced as CH4. [District Rule 2201] 

19. When fired on diesel fuel, SOx emissions shall not exceed 0.00155 lb/MMBtu referenced as SO2. [District Rule 2201] 

20. When fired on diesel fuel, PM10 emissions shall not exceed 0.025 lb/MMBtu. [District Rule 2201] 

21. The permittee shall monitor and record the stack concentration of NOx, CO, and O2 at least once every month (in 

which a source test is not performed) using a portable emission monitor that meets District specifications. Monitoring 

shall not be required if the unit is not in operation, i.e. the unit need not be started solely to perform monitoring. 

Monitoring shall be performed within 5 days of restarting the unit unless monitoring has been performed within the 

last month. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

22. If either the NOx or CO concentrations corrected to 3% O2, as measured by the portable analyzer, exceed the 

allowable emissions concentration, the permittee shall return the emissions to within the acceptable range as soon as 

possible, but no longer than 1 hour of operation after detection. If the portable analyzer readings continue to exceed 

the allowable emissions concentration after 1 hour of operation after detection, the permittee shall notify the District 

within the following 1 hour and conduct a certified source test within 60 days of the first exceedance. In lieu of 

conducting a source test, the permittee may stipulate a violation has occurred, subject to enforcement action. The 

permittee must then correct the violation, show compliance has been re-established, and resume monitoring 

procedures. If the deviations are the result of a qualifying breakdown condition pursuant to Rule 1100, the permittee 

may fully comply with Rule 1100 in lieu of performing the notification and testing required by this condition. [District 

Rules 4305 and 4306] 

23. All alternate monitoring parameter emission readings shall be taken with the unit operating either at conditions 

representative of normal operations or conditions specified in the Permit to Operate. The analyzer shall be calibrated, 

maintained, and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations or a protocol 

approved by the APCO. Emission readings taken shall be averaged over a 15 consecutive-minute period by either 

taking a cumulative 15 consecutive-minute sample reading or by taking at least five (5) readings, evenly spaced out 

over the 15 consecutive-minute period. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

24. The permittee shall maintain records of: (1) the date and time of NOx, CO, and O2 measurements, (2) the O2 

concentration in percent and the measured NOx and CO concentrations corrected to 3% O2, (3) make and model of 

exhaust gas analyzer, (4) exhaust gas analyzer calibration records, and (5) a description of any corrective action taken 

to maintain the emissions within the acceptable range. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

25. All emissions measurements shall be made with the unit operating either at conditions representative of normal 

operations or conditions specified in the Permit to Operate. No determination of compliance shall be established 

within two hours after a continuous period in which fuel flow to the unit is shut off for 30 minutes or longer, or within 

30 minutes after a re-ignition as defined in Section 3.0 of District Rule 4306. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

26. Source testing to measure natural gas-combustion NOx and CO emissions from this unit shall be conducted at least 

once every twelve (12) months. After demonstrating compliance on two (2) consecutive annual source tests, the unit 

shall be tested not less than once every thirty-six (36) months. If the result of the 36-month source test demonstrates 

that the unit does not meet the applicable emission limits, the source testing frequency shall revert to at least once 

every twelve (12) months. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

27. Source testing shall be conducted using the methods and procedures approved by the District. The District must be 

notified at least 30 days prior to any compliance source test, and a source test plan must be submitted for approval at 

least 15 days prior to testing. [District Rule 1081] 

28. NOx emissions for source test purposes shall be determined using EPA Method 7E or ARB Method 100 on a ppmv 

basis. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 
Permit Unit Requirements for N-7192-3-1 (continued) Page 3 of 3 

These terms and conditions are part of the Facility-wide Permit to Operate. 

Facility Name: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL 

Location: 4509 DALE RD,MODESTO, CA 95356 

N-7192-3-1 : Dec 2 2009 5:49PM -- SWANEYJ 

29. CO emissions for source test purposes shall be determined using EPA Method 10 or ARB Method 100. [District Rules 

4305 and 4306] 

30. Stack gas oxygen (O2) shall be determined using EPA Method 3 or 3A or ARB Method 100. [District Rules 4305 and 

4306] 

31. For emissions source testing, the arithmetic average of three 30-consecutive-minute test runs shall apply. If two of 

three runs are above an applicable limit the test cannot be used to demonstrate compliance with an applicable limit. 

[District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

32. The results of each source test shall be submitted to the District within 60 days thereafter. [District Rule 1081] 

33. The permittee shall monitor and record the cumulative annual hours of operation when fired on diesel during natural 

gas curtailment and testing. [District Rules 2201, 4305, and 4306] 

34. All records shall be maintained and retained on-site for a minimum of five (5) years, and shall be made available for 

District inspection upon request. [District Rules 1070, 4305, and 4306] 
San Joaquin Valley 

Air Pollution Control District 

PERMIT UNIT REQUIREMENTS CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE 

These terms and conditions are part of the Facility-wide Permit to Operate. 

Facility Name: ALGONQUIN POWER SANGER LLC/DYNA FIBERS 

Location: 1125 MUSCAT AVE,SANGER, CA 93657-4000 

C-445-10-0 : Dec 2 2009 6:01PM -- SWANEYJ 

PERMIT UNIT: C-445-10-0 EXPIRATION DATE: 05/31/2011 

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION:

10.0 MMBTU/HR NATURAL GAS-FIRED DRYER EQUIPPED WITH POWER FLAME MODEL NVC6-G-30 ULTRA LOW 

NOX BURNER AND FLUE GAS RECIRCULATION (FGR) 

PERMIT UNIT REQUIREMENTS 

1. No air contaminant shall be released into the atmosphere which causes a public nuisance. [District Rule 4102] 

2. No air contaminant shall be discharged into the atmosphere for a period or periods aggregating more than three 

minutes in any one hour which is as dark as, or darker than, Ringelmann 1 or 20% opacity. [District Rule 4101] 

3. Particulate matter emissions shall not exceed 0.1 grains/dscf in concentration. [District Rule 4201] 

4. All emissions measurements shall be made with the unit operating either at conditions representative of normal 

operations or conditions specified in the Permit to Operate. No determination of compliance shall be established 

within two hours after a continuous period in which fuel flow to the unit is shut off for 30 minutes or longer, or within 

30 minutes after a re-ignition as defined in Section 3.0 of District Rule 4309. [District Rule 4309] 

5. Source testing to measure NOx and CO emissions from this unit when fired on natural gas shall be conducted at least 

once every 24 months. [District Rules 2201 and 4309] 

6. For emissions source testing, the arithmetic average of three 30-consecutive-minute test runs shall apply. If two of 

three runs are above an applicable limit the test cannot be used to demonstrate compliance with an applicable limit. 

[District Rule 4309] 

7. The permittee shall monitor and record the cumulative annual hours of operation on each fuel other than PUC quality 

natural gas during periods of natural gas curtailment and equipment testing. [District Rule 4309] 

8. A non-resettable, totalizing mass or volumetric fuel flow meter to measure the amount of natural gas combusted in the 

unit shall be installed, utilized and maintained. [District Rule 2201] 

9. The NOx emissions for each unit that is operated during periods of PUC quality natural gas curtailment shall be 

recorded, corrected to dry stack conditions, and adjusted using the oxygen correction factor. NOx emissions shall be 

reported in ppmv. [District Rule 4309] 

10. NOx emissions for source test purposes shall be determined using EPA Method 7E or ARB Method 100 on a ppmv 

basis. [District Rule 4309] 

11. CO emissions for source test purposes shall be determined using EPA Method 10 or ARB Method 100. [District Rule 

4309] 

12. Stack gas oxygen (O2) shall be determined using EPA Method 3 or 3A or ARB Method 100. [District Rule 4309] 

13. Source testing shall be conducted using the methods and procedures approved by the District. The District must be 

notified at least 30 days prior to any compliance source test, and a source test plan must be submitted for approval at 

least 15 days prior to testing. [District Rule 1081] 

14. The results of each source test shall be submitted to the District within 60 days thereafter. [District Rule 1081] 

15. All test results for NOx and CO shall be reported in ppmv @ 19% O2 (or no correction if measured above 19% O2), 

corrected to dry stack conditions. [District Rule 4309] 
Permit Unit Requirements for C-445-10-0 (continued) Page 2 of 2 

These terms and conditions are part of the Facility-wide Permit to Operate. 

Facility Name: ALGONQUIN POWER SANGER LLC/DYNA FIBERS 

Location: 1125 MUSCAT AVE,SANGER, CA 93657-4000 

C-445-10-0 : Dec 2 2009 6:01PM -- SWANEYJ 

16. All records shall be maintained and retained on-site for a minimum of five (5) years, and shall be made available for 

District inspection upon request. [District Rules 1070 and 4309] 

17. Emissions from the natural gas-fired unit shall not exceed any of the following limits: 0.96 ppmvd NOx @ 19% O2 

(equivalent to 0.011 lb-NOx/MMBtu), 0.00285 lb-SOx/MMBtu, 0.0076 lb-PM10/MMBtu, 42 ppmvd CO @ 19% O2 

(equivalent to 0.2924 lb-CO/MMBtu), or 0.0055 lb-VOC/MMBtu. If measured O2 concentration is greater than 19%, 

the corrected NOx or CO concentration is equal to the measured NOx or CO concentration. [District Rules 2201 and 

4309] 

18. The unit shall only be fired on PUC quality natural gas. [District Rules 2201 and 4309] 

19. Permittee shall maintain records which demonstrate the unit is fired exclusively on PUC quality natural gas. [District 

Rule 4309] 

20. The permittee shall monitor and record the stack concentration of NOx, CO, and O2 at least once every month (in 

which a source test is not performed) using a portable emission monitor that meets District specifications. Monitoring 

shall not be required if the unit is not in operation, i.e. the unit need not be started solely to perform monitoring. 

Monitoring shall be performed within 5 days of restarting the unit unless monitoring has been performed within the 

last month. [District Rule 4309] 

21. If either the NOx or CO concentrations corrected to 19% O2 (or no correction if measured above 19% O2), as 

measured by the portable analyzer, exceed the allowable emissions concentration, the permittee shall return the 

emissions to within the acceptable range as soon as possible, but no longer than 1 hour of operation after detection. If 

the portable analyzer readings continue to exceed the allowable emissions concentration after 1 hour of operation after 

detection, the permittee shall notify the District within the following 1 hour and conduct a certified source test within 

60 days of the first exceedance. In lieu of conducting a source test, the permittee may stipulate a violation has 

occurred, subject to enforcement action. The permittee must then correct the violation, show compliance has been reestablished, and resume monitoring procedures. If the deviations are the result of a qualifying breakdown condition 

pursuant to Rule 1100, the permittee may fully comply with Rule 1100 in lieu of performing the notification and 

testing required by this condition. [District Rule 4309] 

22. All alternate monitoring parameter emission readings shall be taken with the unit operating either at conditions 

representative of normal operations or conditions specified in the Permit to Operate. The analyzer shall be calibrated, 

maintained, and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations or a protocol 

approved by the APCO. Emission readings taken shall be averaged over a 15 consecutive-minute period by either 

taking a cumulative 15 consecutive-minute sample reading or by taking at least five (5) readings, evenly spaced out 

over the 15 consecutive-minute period. [District Rule 4309] 

23. The permittee shall maintain records of: (1) the date and time of NOx, CO, and O2 measurements, (2) the O2 

concentration in percent and the measured NOx and CO concentrations corrected to 19% O2 (or no correction if 

measured above 19% O2), (3) make and model of exhaust gas analyzer, (4) exhaust gas analyzer calibration records, 

and (5) a description of any corrective action taken to maintain the emissions within the acceptable range. [District 

Rule 4309] 

24. Combined natural gas consumption for this dryer, the 49 MW turbine listed under C-4071-8, the 19.95 MMBtu/hr 

boiler listed under C-4071-11, and the 16.8 MMBtu/hr boiler listed under C-4071-9, calculated on a twelve 

consecutive month rolling basis, shall not exceed 1,386 MMScf/year. [District Rule 2201] 

25. Annual emissions from this dryer, the 49 MW turbine listed under C-4071-8, the 19.95 MMBtu/hr boiler listed under 

C-4071-11, and the 16.8 MMBtu/hr boiler listed under C-4071-9, calculated on a twelve consecutive month rolling 

basis, shall not exceed any of the following: NOx (as NO2) - 31,086 lb/year; SOx (as SO2) - 3,960 lb/year; PM10 - 

14,289 lb/year; CO - 122,760 lb/year; or VOC - 21,576 lb/year. Records of annual natural gas consumption for these 

units shall be maintained to enforce these emissions limits. [District Rule 2201] 
San Joaquin Valley 

Air Pollution Control District 

PERMIT UNIT REQUIREMENTS CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE 

These terms and conditions are part of the Facility-wide Permit to Operate. 

Facility Name: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL 

Location: 4509 DALE RD,MODESTO, CA 95356 

N-7192-7-0 : Dec 2 2009 5:50PM -- SWANEYJ 

PERMIT UNIT: N-7192-7-0 EXPIRATION DATE: 05/31/2011 

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION:

7.0 MMBTU/HR CLEAVER BROOKS MODEL FLX 200-70-150ST NATURAL GAS/DIESEL-FIRED BOILER WITH A 

PROFIRE MODEL NTH ULTRA LOW NOX BURNER AND INDUCED FLUE GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM (BOILER 

#5) 

PERMIT UNIT REQUIREMENTS 

1. Only one of the units permitted under permits N-7192-6 and N-7192-7 shall be operated at any time. [District Rules 

2201 and 4102] 

2. No air contaminant shall be released into the atmosphere which causes a public nuisance. [District Rule 4102] 

3. No air contaminant shall be discharged into the atmosphere for a period or periods aggregating more than three 

minutes in any one hour which is as dark as, or darker than, Ringelmann 1 or 20% opacity. [District Rule 4101] 

4. Particulate matter emissions shall not exceed 0.1 grains/dscf in concentration. [District Rule 4201] 

5. The unit shall only be fired on PUC-regulated natural gas as the primary fuel and diesel as the back-up fuel. [District 

Rule 2201] 

6. Sulfur content of diesel shall not exceed 0.0015% by weight. [District Rule 2201] 

7. The unit shall be fired on diesel fuel only during natural gas curtailment for no more than 160 cumulative hours in a 

calendar year plus 48 hours per calendar year for equipment testing. [District Rules 2201, 4306 and 4102] 

8. If the unit is fired on back-up fuel for a period exceeding 48 cumulative hours in a calendar year, the permittee shall 

monitor and record the stack concentration of NOx at least once during that year using an APCO approved portable 

NOx analyzer. Monitoring for back-up fuel NOx emissions shall not be required when the unit is operating on primary 

fuel, i.e. the unit need not be fired on back-up fuel solely to perform monitoring. [District Rule 4306] 

9. Back-up fuel NOx emission readings shall be taken with the unit operating either at conditions representative of 

normal operations or conditions specified in the permit-to-operate. The analyzer shall be calibrated, maintained, and 

operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations or a protocol approved by the 

APCO. Emission readings taken shall be averaged over a 15 consecutive-minute period by either taking a cumulative 

15 consecutive-minute sample reading or by taking at least five readings, evenly spaced out over the 15 consecutiveminute period. [District Rule 4306] 

10. The permittee shall maintain records of: (1) the date and time of back-up fuel NOx measurements, (2) the measured 

back-up fuel NOx concentration (in ppmv or lb/MMBtu) corrected to 3% O2, (3) make and model of exhaust gas 

analyzer, (4) exhaust gas analyzer calibration records, and (5) a description of any corrective action taken to maintain 

the emissions within the acceptable range. [District Rule 4306] 

11. When fired on natural gas, NOx emissions shall not exceed 15.0 ppmvd @ 3% O2 referenced as NO2. [District Rules 

2201 and 4306] 

12. When fired on natural gas, CO emissions shall not exceed 50 ppmvd @ 3% O2. [District Rules 2201 and 4306] 

13. When fired on natural gas, VOC emissions shall not exceed 0.0042 lb/MMBtu referenced as CH4. [District Rule 2201] 

14. When fired on natural gas, SOx emissions shall not exceed 0.00285 lb/MMBtu referenced as SO2. [District Rule 2201] 
Permit Unit Requirements for N-7192-7-0 (continued) Page 2 of 3 

PERMIT UNIT REQUIREMENTS CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE 

These terms and conditions are part of the Facility-wide Permit to Operate. 

Facility Name: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL 

Location: 4509 DALE RD,MODESTO, CA 95356 

N-7192-7-0 : Dec 2 2009 5:50PM -- SWANEYJ 

15. When fired on natural gas, PM10 emissions shall not exceed 0.0076 lb/MMBtu. [District Rule 2201] 

16. When fired on diesel fuel, NOx emissions shall not exceed 140.0 ppmvd @ 3% O2 referenced as NO2. [District Rules 

2201 and 4306] 

17. When fired on diesel fuel, CO emissions shall not exceed 90 ppmvd @ 3% O2. [District Rules 2201 and 4306] 

18. When fired on diesel fuel, VOC emissions shall not exceed 0.027 lb/MMBtu referenced as CH4. [District Rule 2201] 

19. When fired on diesel fuel, SOx emissions shall not exceed 0.00155 lb/MMBtu referenced as SO2. [District Rule 2201] 

20. When fired on diesel fuel, PM10 emissions shall not exceed 0.025 lb/MMBtu. [District Rule 2201] 

21. The permittee shall monitor and record the stack concentration of NOx, CO, and O2 at least once every month (in 

which a source test is not performed) using a portable emission monitor that meets District specifications. Monitoring 

shall not be required if the unit is not in operation, i.e. the unit need not be started solely to perform monitoring. 

Monitoring shall be performed within 5 days of restarting the unit unless monitoring has been performed within the 

last month. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

22. If either the NOx or CO concentrations corrected to 3% O2, as measured by the portable analyzer, exceed the 

allowable emissions concentration, the permittee shall return the emissions to within the acceptable range as soon as 

possible, but no longer than 1 hour of operation after detection. If the portable analyzer readings continue to exceed 

the allowable emissions concentration after 1 hour of operation after detection, the permittee shall notify the District 

within the following 1 hour and conduct a certified source test within 60 days of the first exceedance. In lieu of 

conducting a source test, the permittee may stipulate a violation has occurred, subject to enforcement action. The 

permittee must then correct the violation, show compliance has been re-established, and resume monitoring 

procedures. If the deviations are the result of a qualifying breakdown condition pursuant to Rule 1100, the permittee 

may fully comply with Rule 1100 in lieu of performing the notification and testing required by this condition. [District 

Rules 4305 and 4306] 

23. All alternate monitoring parameter emission readings shall be taken with the unit operating either at conditions 

representative of normal operations or conditions specified in the Permit to Operate. The analyzer shall be calibrated, 

maintained, and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations or a protocol 

approved by the APCO. Emission readings taken shall be averaged over a 15 consecutive-minute period by either 

taking a cumulative 15 consecutive-minute sample reading or by taking at least five (5) readings, evenly spaced out 

over the 15 consecutive-minute period. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

24. The permittee shall maintain records of: (1) the date and time of NOx, CO, and O2 measurements, (2) the O2 

concentration in percent and the measured NOx and CO concentrations corrected to 3% O2, (3) make and model of 

exhaust gas analyzer, (4) exhaust gas analyzer calibration records, and (5) a description of any corrective action taken 

to maintain the emissions within the acceptable range. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

25. All emissions measurements shall be made with the unit operating either at conditions representative of normal 

operations or conditions specified in the Permit to Operate. No determination of compliance shall be established 

within two hours after a continuous period in which fuel flow to the unit is shut off for 30 minutes or longer, or within 

30 minutes after a re-ignition as defined in Section 3.0 of District Rule 4306. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

26. Source testing to measure natural gas-combustion NOx and CO emissions from this unit shall be conducted at least 

once every twelve (12) months. After demonstrating compliance on two (2) consecutive annual source tests, the unit 

shall be tested not less than once every thirty-six (36) months. If the result of the 36-month source test demonstrates 

that the unit does not meet the applicable emission limits, the source testing frequency shall revert to at least once 

every twelve (12) months. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

27. Source testing shall be conducted using the methods and procedures approved by the District. The District must be 

notified at least 30 days prior to any compliance source test, and a source test plan must be submitted for approval at 

least 15 days prior to testing. [District Rule 1081] 

28. NOx emissions for source test purposes shall be determined using EPA Method 7E or ARB Method 100 on a ppmv 

basis. [District Rules 4305 and 4306] 
Permit Unit Requirements for N-7192-7-0 (continued) Page 3 of 3 

These terms and conditions are part of the Facility-wide Permit to Operate. 

Facility Name: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL 

Location: 4509 DALE RD,MODESTO, CA 95356 

N-7192-7-0 : Dec 2 2009 5:50PM -- SWANEYJ 

29. CO emissions for source test purposes shall be determined using EPA Method 10 or ARB Method 100. [District Rules 

4305 and 4306] 

30. Stack gas oxygen (O2) shall be determined using EPA Method 3 or 3A or ARB Method 100. [District Rules 4305 and 

4306] 

31. For emissions source testing, the arithmetic average of three 30-consecutive-minute test runs shall apply. If two of 

three runs are above an applicable limit the test cannot be used to demonstrate compliance with an applicable limit. 

[District Rules 4305 and 4306] 

32. The results of each source test shall be submitted to the District within 60 days thereafter. [District Rule 1081] 

33. The permittee shall monitor and record the cumulative annual hours of operation when fired on diesel during natural 

gas curtailment and testing. [District Rules 2201, 4305, and 4306] 

34. All records shall be maintained and retained on-site for a minimum of five (5) years, and shall be made available for 

District inspection upon request. [District Rules 1070, 4305, and 4306]