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MINOR SOURCE OPERATING PERMIT

INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT

OFFICE OF AIR QUALITY

AND

INDIANAPOLIS OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL

SERVICES

Big R Plating & Polishing, Inc.

3525 1⁄2 E. Washington St.

Indianapolis, Indiana 46201

(herein known as the Permittee) is hereby authorized to operate subject to the conditions contained

herein, the emission units described in Section A (Source Summary) of this permit. 

This permit is issued to the above mentioned company under the provisions of 326 IAC 2-1.1, 326

IAC 2-6.1 and 40 CFR 52.780, with conditions listed on the attached pages.

Operation Permit No.: MSOP 097-12534-00392

Issued by: Original Signed by John B. Chaez 

John B. Chavez, Administrator

Indianapolis Office of Environmental Services

Issuance Date: 03-17-2003

Expiration Date: 03-16-2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A SOURCE SUMMARY

A.1 General Information [326 IAC 2-5.1-3(c)] [326 IAC 2-6.1-4(a)]

A.2 Emissions Units and Pollution Control Equipment Summary

B.1 Permit No Defense [IC 13]

B.2 Definitions 

B.3 Effective Date of the Permit [IC 13-15-5-3]

B.4 Permit Term and Renewal [326 IAC 2-6.1-7(a)][326 IAC 2-1.1-9.5]

B.5 Modification to Permit [326 IAC 2]

B.6 Annual Notification [326 IAC 2-6.1-5(a)(5)]

B.7 Preventive Maintenance Plan [326 IAC 1-6-3]

B.8 Permit Revision [326 IAC 2-5.1-3(e)(3)] [326 IAC 2-6.1-6]

B.9 Inspection and Entry [326 IAC 2-5.1-3(e)(4)(B)] [326 IAC 2-6.1-5(a)(4)]

B.10 Transfer of Ownership or Operation [326 IAC 2-6.1-6(d)(3)]

B.11 Annual Fee Payment [326 IAC 2-1.1-7]

C SOURCE OPERATION CONDITIONS

C.1 Particulate Emission Limitations for Processes with Process Weight Rates Less than One

Hundred (100) Pounds per Hour [40 CFR 52, Subpart P] [326 IAC 6-3-2]

C.2 Permit Revocation [326 IAC 2-1-9]

C.3 Opacity [326 IAC 5-1]

B GENERAL CONDITIONS

C.4 Fugitive Dust Emissions [326 IAC 6-4]

C.5 Asbestos Abatement Projects [326 IAC 14-10][326 IAC 18][40 CFR 61, Subpart M]

C.6 Performance Testing [326 IAC 3-6]

C.7 Compliance Requirements [326 IAC 2-1.1-11]

C.8 Compliance Monitoring [326 IAC 2-1.1-11]

C.9 Monitoring Methods [326 IAC 3] [40 CFR 60] [40 CFR 63]

C.10 Pressure Gauge and Other Instrument Specifications [326 IAC 2-1.1-11] 

C.11 Actions Related to Noncompliance Demonstrated by a Stack Test

Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements 

C.12 Malfunctions Report [326 IAC 1-6-2]

C.13 General Record Keeping Requirements [326 IAC 2-6.1-2-5]

C.14 General Reporting Requirements [326 IAC 2-1.1-11] [326 IAC 2-6.1-2] [IC 13-14-1-13]

D.1 EMISSIONS UNIT OPERATION CONDITIONS: Chromium Electroplating Tank DC-1

Emission Limitations and Standards [326 IAC 2-6.1-5(1)]

D.1.1 General Provisions Relating to HAPs [326 IAC 20-1-1][40 CFR Part 63, Subpart A]

D.1.2 Chromium Electroplating and Anodizing NESHAP [326 IAC 20-8-1] [40 CFR Part 63,

Subpart N]

D.1.3 Chromium Emissions Limitation [40 CFR 63.342(c)] [40 CFR 63.343(a)(1)&(2)] [326 IAC

20-8-1]

D.1.4 Work Practice Standards [40 CFR 63.342(f)] [326 IAC 20-8-1]

D.1.5 Preventive Maintenance Plan [326 IAC 1-6-3]

D.1.6 Operation and Maintenance Plan [40 CFR 63.342(f)(3)] [326 IAC 20-8-1]

Compliance Determination Requirements [326 IAC 2-1.1-11]

D.1.7 Performance Testing Requirements [326 IAC 2-1.1-11] [326 IAC 20-8-1]

D.1.8 Establishing Site-Specific Operating Parameter Values [40 CFR 63.343(c)] [40CFR

63.344(d)] [326 IAC 20-8-1]
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Compliance Monitoring Requirements [326 IAC 2-5.1-3(e)(2)] [326 IAC 2-6.1-5(a)(2)]

D.1.9 Monitoring to Demonstrate Continuous Compliance [326 IAC 2-6.1-5(a)(2)] [40 CFR

63.343(c)] [326 IAC 20-8-1]

Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements [326 IAC 2-5.1-3(e)(2)] [326 IAC 2-6.1-5(a)(2)]

D.1.10 Record Keeping Requirements [40 CFR 63.346] [326 IAC 20-8-1] 

D.1.11 Reporting Requirements [326 IAC 3-6-4(b)] [40 CFR 63.344(a)] [40 CFR 63.345] [40 CFR

63.347] [326 IAC 20-8-1] 

D.2 EMISSIONS UNIT OPERATION CONDITIONS: Shot Blasting 

Emission Limitations and Standards [326 IAC 2-6.1-5(1)]

D.2.1 Particulate Matter (PM) [326 IAC 6-3-2(e)]

Compliance Determination Requirements [326 IAC 2-1.1-11]

D.2.2 Testing Requirements [326 IAC 2-1.1-11]

Chromium Electroplating and Anodizing NESHAP Ongoing Compliance Status Report

Semi-annual Compliance Monitoring Report

Malfunction Report

Annual Notification
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SECTION A SOURCE SUMMARY

This permit is based on information requested by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management

(IDEM), Office of Air Quality (OAQ) and Indianapolis Office of Environmental Services (OES). The

information describing the source contained in conditions A.1 through A.2 is descriptive information and

does not constitute enforceable conditions. However, the Permittee should be aware that a physical change

or a change in the method of operation that may render this descriptive information obsolete or inaccurate

may trigger requirements for the Permittee to obtain additional permits or seek modification of this permit

pursuant to 326 IAC 2, or change other applicable requirements presented in the permit application.

A.1 General Information [326 IAC 2-5.1-3(c)] [326 IAC 2-6.1-4(a)] 

The Permittee owns and operates a stationary decorative chromium electroplating operation.

Authorized Individual: Rufus Barger, owner

Source Address: 3525 1⁄2 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46201

Mailing Address: 3525 1⁄2 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46201

Phone Number: (317) 353-1250

SIC Code: 3471

County Location: Marion

County Status: Attainment for all criteria pollutants 

Source Status: Minor Source Operating Permit

Minor Source, under PSD Rules

A.2 Emissions units and Pollution Control Equipment Summary 

This stationary source is approved to operate the following emissions units and pollution control

devices:

(a) One (1) decorative chromium electroplating operation consisting of one (1) decorative

chromium electroplating tank, identified as DC-1, using a hexavalent chromium bath

with maximum rectifier capacity of 1,500 amps and a maximum cumulative rectifier

capacity of 8,820,000 amp-hours, with wetting agent CR1700 fume suppressant as

chromium control, constructed in August, 1992;

(b) One (1) shot blast operation with an internal nozzle diameter of 1/4 inches, using a fabric 

filter as particulate control, with a maximum sand flow rate of 675.0 pounds per hour,

identified as Shot Blast #1.
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SECTION B GENERAL CONDITIONS

THIS SECTION OF THE PERMIT IS BEING ISSUED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF 326 IAC 2-1.1 AND

40 CFR 52.780, WITH CONDITIONS LISTED BELOW.

B.1 Permit No Defense [IC 13]

This permit to operate does not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility to comply with the provisions of the Indiana Environmental Management Law (IC 13-11 through 13-20; 13-22 through 13-

25; and 13-30), the Air Pollution Control Law (IC 13-17) and the rules promulgated thereunder, as

well as other applicable local, state, and federal requirements.

B.2 Definitions

Terms in this permit shall have the definition assigned to such terms in the referenced regulation. 

In the absence of definitions in the referenced regulation, the applicable definitions found in the

statutes or regulations IC 13-11, 326 IAC 1-2, and 326 IAC 2-1.1-1 shall prevail.

B.3 Effective Date of the Permit [IC 13-15-5-3]

Pursuant to IC 13-15-5-3, this permit becomes effective upon its issuance.

B.4 Permit Term and Renewal [326 IAC 2-6.1-7(a)][326 IAC 2-1.1-9.5]

This permit is issued for a fixed term of five (5) years from the issuance date of this permit, as

determined in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3-5(f) and IC 13-15-5-3. Subsequent revisions of this

permit do not affect the expiration date. 

The Permittee shall apply for an operation permit renewal at least ninety (90) days prior to the

expiration date. If a timely and sufficient permit application for a renewal has been made, this

permit shall not expire and all terms and conditions shall continue in effect until the renewal permit

has been issued or denied.

B.5 Modification to Permit [326 IAC 2]

All requirements and conditions of this operating permit shall remain in effect unless modified in a

manner consistent with procedures established for modifications of construction permits pursuant

to 326 IAC 2 (Permit Review Rules).

B.6 Annual Notification [326 IAC 2-6.1-5(a)(5)]

(a) Annual notification shall be submitted to the IDEM, Office of Air Quality (OAQ) and

Indianapolis Office of Environmental Services (OES) stating whether or not the source is

in operation and in compliance with the terms and conditions contained in this permit.

(b) Noncompliance with any condition must be specifically identified. If there are any permit

conditions or requirements for which the source is not in compliance at any time during

the year, the Permittee must provide a narrative description of how the source did or will

achieve compliance and the date compliance was, or will be, achieved. The notification

must be signed by an authorized individual.

(c) The first annual notification shall cover the time period from the issuance date of this

permit to December 31 of the year in which the permit is issued, subsequent annual

notifications shall cover the time period from January 1 to December 31 of the previous

year in the format attached to:

Compliance Branch, Office of Air Quality

Indiana Department of Environmental Management

100 North Senate Avenue, P.O. Box 6015

Indianapolis, IN 46206-6015, 

and

Indianapolis Office of Environmental Services

Air Compliance

2700 South Belmont Avenue
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The annual notifications shall be submitted no later than 30 days after the end of the

previous year.

(d) The notification shall be considered timely if the date postmarked on the envelope or

certified mail receipt, or affixed by the shipper on the private shipping receipt, is on or

before the date it is due. If the document is submitted by any other means, it shall be

considered timely if received by IDEM, OAQ, on or before the date it is due.

B.7 Preventive Maintenance Plan [326 IAC 1-6-3]

(a) If required by specific condition(s) in Section D of this permit, the Permittee shall prepare

and maintain Preventive Maintenance Plans (PMPs) within ninety (90) days after issuance

of this permit, including the following information on each emissions unit:

(1) Identification of the individual(s) responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and

repairing emission control devices;

(2) A description of the items or conditions that will be inspected and the inspection

schedule for said items or conditions; and

(3) Identification and quantification of the replacement parts that will be maintained in

inventory for quick replacement.

If, due to circumstances beyond the Permittee’s control, the PMPs cannot be prepared

and maintained within the above time frame, the Permittee may extend the date an

additional ninety (90) days provided the Permittee notifies:

Indiana Department of Environmental Management

Compliance Branch, Office of Air Quality

100 North Senate Avenue, P. O. Box 6015

Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6015

and

Indianapolis Office of Environmental Services

Air Compliance

2700 South Belmont Avenue

Indianapolis, Indiana 46221

The PMP extension notification does not require the certification by an “authorized

individual” as defined by 326 IAC 2-1.1-1(1).

(b) The Permittee shall implement the PMPs as necessary to ensure that failure to implement

a PMP does not cause or contribute to a violation of any limitation on emissions or

potential to emit.

(c) A copy of the PMPs shall be submitted to IDEM, OAQ, upon request and within a

reasonable time, and shall be subject to review and approval by IDEM, OAQ. IDEM,

OAQ, may require the Permittee to revise its PMPs whenever lack of proper maintenance

causes or contributes to any violation. The PMP does not require the certification by an 

“authorized individual” as defined by 326 IAC 2-1.1-1(1).

(d) Records of preventive maintenance shall be retained for a period of at least five (5) years. 

These records shall be kept at the source location for a minimum of three (3) years. The

records may be stored elsewhere for the remaining two (2) years as long as they are

available upon request. If the Commissioner makes a request for records to the

Permittee, the Permittee shall furnish the records to the Commissioner within a

reasonable time.
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B.8 Permit Revision [326 IAC 2-5.1-3(e)(3)] [326 IAC 2-6.1-6]

(a) Permit revisions are governed by the requirements of 326 IAC 2-6.1-6.

(b) Any application requesting an amendment or modification of this permit shall be

submitted to:

Indianapolis Office of Environmental Services

Air Permits

2700 South Belmont Avenue

Indianapolis, Indiana 46221

Any such application shall be certified by an “authorized individual” as defined by 326 IAC

2-1.1-1.

(c) The Permittee shall notify the OAQ within thirty (30) calendar days of implementing a

notice-only change. [326 IAC 2-6.1-6(d)]

B.9 Inspection and Entry [326 IAC 2-5.1-3(e)(4)(B)] [326 IAC 2-6.1-5(a)(4)]

Upon presentation of proper identification cards, credentials, and other documents as may be required by law, and subject to the Permittee’s right under all applicable laws and regulations to

assert that the information collected by the agency is confidential and entitled to be treated as

such, the Permittee shall allow IDEM, OAQ, OES, U.S. EPA, or an authorized representative to

perform the following:

(a) Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a source is located, or emissions related

activity is conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;

(b) Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the

conditions of this permit;

(c) Inspect, at reasonable times, any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and air

pollution control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this

permit;

(d) Sample or monitor, at reasonable times, substances or parameters for the purpose of

assuring compliance with this permit or applicable requirements; and

(e) Utilize any photographic, recording, testing, monitoring, or other equipment for the

purpose of assuring compliance with this permit or applicable requirements.

B.10 Transfer of Ownership or Operation [326 IAC 2-6.1-6(d)(3)]

Pursuant to 326 IAC 2-6.1-6(d)(3):

(a) In the event that ownership of this source is changed, the Permittee shall notify OES

within thirty (30) days of the change.

(b) The written notification shall be sufficient to transfer the permit to the new owner by a

notice-only change pursuant to 326 IAC 2-6.1-6(d)(3).

(c) IDEM, OAQ, and OES shall issue a revised permit.

The notification which shall be submitted by the Permittee does require the certification by the

“authorized individual” as defined by 326 IAC 2-1.1-1.

B.11 Annual Fee Payment [326 IAC 2-1.1-7]

(a) The Permittee shall pay annual fees to OES within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a

billing.

(b) The Permittee may call the following telephone number: 317-327-2234, to determine the

appropriate permit fee.
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SECTION C SOURCE OPERATION CONDITIONS

Entire Source

C.1 Particulate Emission Limitations For Processes with Process Weight Rates Less Than One

Hundred (100) pounds per hour [40 CFR 52 Subpart P] [326 IAC 6-3-2]

(a) Pursuant to 40 CFR 52 Subpart P, the allowable particulate matter emissions rate from

any process not already regulated by 326 IAC 6-1 or any New Source Performance

Standard, and which has a maximum process weight rate less than 100 pounds per hour

shall not exceed 0.551 pounds per hour.

(b) Pursuant to 326 IAC 6-3-2(e)(2), the allowable particulate emissions rate from any

process not exempt under 326 IAC 6-3-1(b) or (c) which has a maximum process weight

rate less than 100 pounds per hour and the methods in 326 IAC 6-3-2(b) through (d) do

not apply shall not exceed 0.551 pounds per hour.

C.2 Permit Revocation [326 IAC 2-1.1-9]

Pursuant to 326 IAC 2-1.1-9 (Revocation of Permits), this permit to operate may be revoked for

any of the following causes:

(a) Violation of any conditions of this permit.

(b) Failure to disclose all the relevant facts, or misrepresentation in obtaining this permit.

(c) Changes in regulatory requirements that mandate either a temporary or permanent reduction of discharge of contaminants. However, the amendment of appropriate sections of

this permit shall not require revocation of this permit.

(d) Noncompliance with orders issued pursuant to 326 IAC 1-5 (Episode Alert Levels) to

reduce emissions during an air pollution episode.

(e) For any cause which establishes in the judgment of IDEM, the fact that continuance of

this permit is not consistent with purposes of this article.

C.3 Opacity [326 IAC 5-1]

Pursuant to 326 IAC 5-1-2 (Opacity Limitations), except as provided in 326 IAC 5-1-3 (Temporary

Alternative Opacity Limitations), opacity shall meet the following, unless otherwise stated in this

permit:

(a) Opacity shall not exceed an average of forty percent (40%) in any one (1) six (6) minute

averaging period as determined in 326 IAC 5-1-4.

(b) Opacity shall not exceed sixty percent (60%) for more than a cumulative total of fifteen

(15) minutes (sixty (60) readings) as measured according to 40 CFR 60, Appendix A,

Method 9 or fifteen (15) one (1) minute nonoverlapping integrated averages for a

continuous opacity monitor in a six (6) hour period.

C.4 Fugitive Dust Emissions [326 IAC 6-4]

The Permittee shall not allow fugitive dust to escape beyond the property line or boundaries of the

property, right-of-way, or easement on which the source is located, in a manner that would violate

326 IAC 6-4 (Fugitive Dust Emissions).

C.5 Asbestos Abatement Projects [326 IAC 14-10] [326 IAC 18] [40 CFR 61, Subpart M]

(a) Notification requirements apply to each owner or operator. If the combined amount of

regulated asbestos containing material (RACM) to be stripped, removed or disturbed is at

least 260 linear feet on pipes or 160 square feet on other facility components, or at least

thirty-five (35) cubic feet on all facility components, then the notification requirements of

326 IAC 14-10-3 are mandatory. All demolition projects require notification whether or not
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asbestos is present.

(b) The Permittee shall ensure that a written notification is sent on a form provided by the

OAQ Administrator at least ten (10) working days before asbestos stripping or removal

work or before demolition begins, per 326 IAC 14-10-3, and shall update such notice as

necessary, including, but not limited to the following:

(1) When the amount of affected asbestos containing material increases or

decreases by at least twenty percent (20%); or

(2) If there is a change in the following:

(A) Asbestos removal or demolition start date;

(B) Removal or demolition contractor; or

(C) Waste disposal site.

(c) The Permittee shall ensure that the notice is postmarked or delivered according to the

guidelines set forth in 326 IAC 14-10-3(2).

(d) The notice to be submitted shall include the information enumerated in 326 IAC 14-10-

3(3).

All required notifications shall be submitted to:

Indiana Department of Environmental Management

Asbestos Section, Office of Air Quality

100 North Senate Avenue, P.O. Box 6015

Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6015

and

Indianapolis Office of Environmental Services

Air Compliance

2700 South Belmont Avenue

Indianapolis, Indiana 46221

The notice shall include a signed certification from the owner or operator that the

information provided in this notification is correct and that only Indiana licensed workers

and project supervisors will be used to implement the asbestos removal project. The

notifications do not require a certification by an “authorized individual” as defined by 326

IAC 2-1.1-1.

(e) Procedures for Asbestos Emission Control

The Permittee shall comply with the applicable emission control procedures in 326 IAC

14-10-4 and 40 CFR 61.145(c). Per 326 IAC 14-10-1, emission control requirements are

applicable for any removal or disturbance of RACM greater than three (3) linear feet on

pipes or three (3) square feet on any other facility components or a total of at least 0.75

cubic feet on all facility components.

(f) Indiana Accredited Asbestos Inspector

The Permittee shall comply with 326 IAC 14-10-1(a) that requires the owner or operator,

prior to a renovation/demolition, to use an Indiana Accredited Asbestos Inspector to

thoroughly inspect the affected portion of the facility for the presence of asbestos. The

requirement that the inspector be accredited, pursuant to the provisions of 40 CFR 61,

Subpart M, is federally enforceable.
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Testing Requirements

C.6 Performance Testing [326 IAC 3-6] [326 IAC 2-1.1-11]

(a) Compliance testing on new emissions units shall be conducted within sixty (60) days after

achieving maximum production rate, but no later than one hundred eighty (180) days after

initial start-up, if specified in Section D of this approval. All testing shall be performed

according to the provisions of 326 IAC 3-6 (Source Sampling Procedures), except as provided elsewhere in this permit, utilizing any applicable procedures and analysis methods

specified in 40 CFR 51, 40 CFR 60, 40 CFR 61, 40 CFR 63, 40 CFR 75, or other procedures approved by IDEM, OAQ and OES.

A test protocol, except as provided elsewhere in this permit, shall be submitted to:

Indiana Department of Environmental Management

Compliance Data Section, Office of Air Quality

100 North Senate Avenue, P. O. Box 6015

Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6015

and

Indianapolis Office of Environmental Services

Air Compliance

2700 South Belmont Avenue

Indianapolis, Indiana 46221

no later than thirty-five (35) days prior to the intended test date.

(b) The Permittee shall notify the IDEM, OAQ and OES of the actual test date at least

fourteen (14) days prior to the actual test date.

(c) Pursuant to 326 IAC 3-6-4(b), all test reports must be received by IDEM, OAQ and OES

no later than forty-five (45) days after the completion of the testing. An extension may be

granted by the IDEM, OAQ and OES, if the source submits to IDEM, OAQ and OES a

reasonable written explanation no later than five (5) days prior to the end of the initial

forty-five (45) day period.

Compliance Requirements [326 IAC 2-1.1-11]

C.7 Compliance Requirements [326 IAC 2-1.1-11]

The commissioner may require stack testing, monitoring, or reporting at any time to assure

compliance with all applicable requirements by issuing an order under 326 IAC 2-1.1-11. Any

monitoring or testing shall be performed in accordance with 326 IAC 3 or other methods approved

by the commissioner or the U.S. EPA.

Compliance Monitoring Requirements

C.8 Compliance Monitoring [326 IAC 2-1.1-11]

Compliance with applicable requirements shall be documented as required by this permit. The

Permittee shall be responsible for installing any necessary equipment and initiating any required

monitoring related to that equipment. All monitoring and record keeping requirements not already

legally required shall be implemented immediately after the permit issuance.

C.9 Monitoring Methods [326 IAC 3] [40 CFR 60] [40 CFR 63]

Any monitoring or testing required by Section D of this permit shall be performed according to the

provisions of 326 IAC 3, 40 CFR 60, Appendix A, 40 CFR 60, Appendix B, 40 CFR 63, or other

approved methods as specified in this permit.

C.10 Pressure Gauge and Other Instrument Specifications [326 IAC 2-1.1-11] 
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(a) Whenever a condition in this permit requires the measurement of total static pressure

drop across any part of the unit or its control device, the gauge employed shall have a

scale such that the expected normal reading shall be no less than twenty percent (20%)

of full scale and be accurate within plus or minus two percent ( ±2%) of full scale reading

unless otherwise specified in this permit.

(b) Whenever a condition in this permit requires the measurement of a temperature or hoist

speed, the instrument employed shall have a scale such that the expected normal reading

shall be no less than twenty percent (20%) of full scale and be accurate within plus or

minus two percent ( ±2%) of full scale reading unless otherwise specified in this permit.

(c) The Permittee may request the IDEM, OAQ and OES approve the use of a pressure

gauge or other instrument that does not meet the above specifications provided the

Permittee can demonstrate an alternative pressure gauge or other instrument

specification will adequately ensure compliance with permit conditions requiring the

measurement of pressure drop or other parameters.

C.11 Actions Related to Noncompliance Demonstrated by a Stack Test

(a) When the results of a stack test performed in conformance with Section C - Performance

Testing, of this permit exceed the level specified in any condition of this permit, the

Permittee shall take appropriate response actions. The Permittee shall submit a

description of these response actions to IDEM, OAQ and OES, within thirty (30) days of

receipt of the test results. The Permittee shall take appropriate action to minimize excess

emissions from the affected emissions unit while the response actions are being

implemented.

(b) A retest to demonstrate compliance shall be performed within one hundred twenty (120)

days of receipt of the original test results. Should the Permittee demonstrate to IDEM,

OAQ and OES that retesting in one-hundred and twenty (120) days is not practicable,

IDEM, OAQ may extend the retesting deadline.

(c) IDEM, OAQ and OES reserve the authority to take any actions allowed under law in

response to noncompliant stack tests.

The documents submitted pursuant to this condition do require the certification by an “authorized

individual” as defined by 326 IAC 2-1.1-1.

Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements

C.12 Malfunctions Report [326 IAC 1-6-2]

Pursuant to 326 IAC 1-6-2 (Records; Notice of Malfunction):

(a) A record of all malfunctions, including startups or shutdowns of any facility or emission

control equipment, which result in violations of applicable air pollution control regulations

or applicable emission limitations shall be kept and retained for a period of three (3) years

and shall be made available to the IDEM, OAQ and OES or appointed representative

upon request.

(b) When a malfunction of any facility or emission control equipment occurs which lasts more

than one (1) hour, said condition shall be reported to OAQ and OES using the Malfunction

Report Forms (2 pages). Notification shall be made by telephone or facsimile, as soon as

practicable, but in no event later than four (4) daytime business hours after the beginning

of said occurrence.

(c) Failure to report a malfunction of any emission control equipment shall constitute a

violation of 326 IAC 1-6, and any other applicable rules. Information of the scope and

expected duration of the malfunction shall be provided, including the items specified in

326 IAC 1-6-2(a) (1) through (6).
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(d) Malfunction is defined as any sudden, unavoidable failure of any air pollution control

equipment, process, or combustion or process equipment to operate in a normal and

usual manner. [326 IAC 1-2-39]

C.13 General Record Keeping Requirements [326 IAC 2-6.1-2-5]

(a) Records of all required data, reports and support information shall be retained for a period

of at least five (5) years from the date of monitoring sample, measurement, report, or

application. These records shall be kept at the source location for a minimum of three (3)

years. The records may be stored elsewhere for the remaining two (2) years as long as

they are available upon request. If the IDEM Commissioner and/or OES Administrator

make a request for records to the Permittee, the Permittee shall furnish the records to the

Commissioner and/or Administrator within a reasonable time.

(b) Unless otherwise specified in this permit, all record keeping requirements not already

legally required shall be implemented when operation begins.

C.14 General Reporting Requirements [326 IAC 2-1.1-11] [326 IAC 2-6.1-2] [IC 13-14-1-13]

(a) Reports required by conditions in Section D of this permit shall be submitted to:

Indiana Department of Environmental Management

Compliance Data Section, Office of Air Quality

100 North Senate Avenue, P. O. Box 6015

Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6015

and

Indianapolis Office of Environmental Services

Air Compliance

2700 South Belmont Avenue

Indianapolis, Indiana 46221

(b) Unless otherwise specified in this permit, any notice, report, or other submission required

by this permit shall be considered timely if the date postmarked on the envelope or

certified mail receipt, or affixed by the shipper on the private shipping receipt, is on or

before the date it is due. If the document is submitted by any other means, it shall be

considered timely if received by IDEM, OAQ, and OES on or before the date it is due.

(c) Unless otherwise specified in this permit, any report required in Section D of this permit

shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of the end of the reporting period. The reports

do not require the certification by an “authorized individual” as defined by 326 IAC 2-1.1-

1(1).

(d) The first report shall cover the period commencing on the date of issuance of this permit

and ending on the last day of the reporting period. Reporting periods are based on

calendar years.
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SECTION D.1 FACILITY OPERATION CONDITIONS

Emissions Unit Description:

(a) One (1) decorative chromium electroplating operation consisting of one (1) decorative chromium

tank, identified as DC-1, using a hexavalent chromium bath with maximum rectifier capacity of

1,500 amps and a maximum cumulative rectifier capacity of 8,820,000 amp-hours, with wetting

agent CR1700 fume suppressant as chromium control, constructed in August, 1992.

(The information describing the process contained in this emissions unit description box is descriptive

information and does not constitute enforceable conditions.)

Emission Limitations and Standards [326 IAC 2-6.1-5(1)]

D.1.1 General Provisions Relating to HAPs [326 IAC 20-1-1][40 CFR Part 63, Subpart A]

The provisions of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart A - General Provisions, which are incorporated by

reference as 326 IAC 20-1-1, apply to the facility described in this section except when otherwise

specified in 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart N. The Permittee shall comply with the requirements of this

condition on and after the compliance date for the Tank DC-1.

D.1.2 Chromium Electroplating NESHAP [326 IAC 20-8-1] [40 CFR Part 63, Subpart N]

The provisions of 40 CFR 63, Subpart N - National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions

From Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks, which are

incorporated by reference as 326 IAC 20-8-1, apply to the Tank DC-1. The Permittee shall comply

with the requirements of this condition on and after the compliance date for the tank.

D.1.3 Chromium Emissions Limitation [40 CFR 63.342(c)] [40 CFR 63.343(a)(1)&(2)] [326 IAC 20-8-1]

(a) The emission limitations in this condition apply only during tank operation, and also apply

during periods of startup and shutdown as these are routine occurrences for tanks subject

to 326 IAC 20-8-1. The emission limitations do not apply during periods of malfunction. 

(b) During tank operation, the Permittee shall control chromium emissions discharged to the

atmosphere from the Tank DC-1 by using a chemical fume suppressant containing a

wetting agent and not allowing the surface tension of the electroplating baths contained

within the tank to exceed forty-five (45) dynes per centimeter (dynes/cm) (3.1 x 10-3 poundforce per foot [lbf/ft]) at any time during operation of the tank.

D.1.4 Work Practice Standards [40 CFR 63.342(f)] [326 IAC 20-8-1]

The following work practice standards apply to the Tank DC-1:

(a) At all times, including periods of startup, shutdown, malfunction and excess emissions, the

Permittee shall operate and maintain the Tank DC-1, wetting agent fume suppressant, and

monitoring equipment, in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practices,

consistent with the Operation and Maintenance Plan (OMP) required by Condition D.1.6.

(b) Malfunctions and excess emissions shall be corrected as soon as practicable after their

occurrence in accordance with the OMP required by Condition D.1.6.

(c) These operation and maintenance requirements are enforceable independent of emissions

limitations or other requirements in this section.

(d) Determination of whether acceptable operation and maintenance procedures are being

used will be based on information available to IDEM, OAQ, and OES which may include,

but is not limited to, monitoring results; review of the OMP, procedures, and records; and

inspection of the source.
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(e) Based on the results of a determination made under paragraph (d) of this condition, IDEM,

OAQ and OES may require that the Permittee make changes to the OMP required by

Condition D.1.6. Revisions may be required if IDEM, OAQ and OES finds that the plan:

(1) Does not address a malfunction or period of excess emissions that has occurred;

(2) Fails to provide for the operation of the Tank DC-1, wetting fume suppressant, and

process monitoring equipment during a malfunction or period of excess emissions

in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practices; or

(3) Does not provide adequate procedures for correcting malfunctioning process

equipment, air pollution control equipment (wetting agent fume suppressant), or

monitoring equipment or other causes of excess emissions as quickly as

practicable.

The work practice standards that address operation and maintenance must be followed during

malfunctions and periods of excess emissions. 

D.1.5 Preventive Maintenance Plan [326 IAC 1-6-3]

A Preventive Maintenance Plan (PMP), in accordance with Condition B.7 Preventive

Maintenance Plan of this permit, is required for the Tank DC-1.

D.1.6 Operation and Maintenance Plan [40 CFR 63.342(f)(3)] [326 IAC 20-8-1]

(a) The Permittee shall prepare an Operation and Maintenance Plan (OMP) to be implemented

no later than the startup date of the Tank DC-1. The OMP shall specify the operation and

maintenance criteria for The Tank DC-1, wetting agent fume suppressant, and monitoring

equipment and shall include the following elements:

(1) Manufacturer’s recommendations for maintenance of the monitoring equipment

used to measure surface tension;

(2) A standardized checklist to document the operation and maintenance criteria for

the Tank DC-1, the wetting agent fume suppressant, and the monitoring equipment.

(3) Procedures to be followed to ensure that equipment or process malfunctions due to

poor maintenance or other preventable conditions or periods of excess emissions

as indicated by monitoring data do not occur.

(4) A systematic procedure for identifying malfunctions and periods of excess

emissions of the Tank DC-1, wetting agent fume suppressant and monitoring

equipment, and for implementing corrective actions to address such malfunctions

and periods of excess emissions.

(b) The Permittee may use applicable standard operating procedures (SOP) manuals,

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plans, or other existing plans such

as the PMP required in Condition D.1.5, the OMP, provided the alternative plans meet the

above listed criteria in Condition D.1.6(a).

(c) If the OMP fails to address or inadequately addresses an event that meets the

characteristics of a malfunction or period of excess emissions at the time the plan is initially

developed, the Permittee shall revise the OMP within forty-five (45) days after such an

event occurs. The revised plan shall include procedures for operating and maintaining the

Tank DC-1, the wetting agent fume suppressant, and the monitoring equipment, during

similar malfunction or period of excess emissions events, and a program for corrective

action for such events.
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(d) If actions taken by the Permittee during periods of malfunction or period of excess

emissions are inconsistent with the procedures specified in the OMP, the Permittee shall

record the actions taken for that event and shall report by phone such actions within two (2)

working days after commencing actions inconsistent with the plan. This report shall be

followed by a letter within seven (7) working days after the end of the event, unless the

Permittee makes alternative reporting arrangements, in advance, with IDEM, OAQ, and

OES.

(e) The Permittee shall keep the written OMP on record after it is developed to be made

available, upon request, by IDEM, OAQ, and OES for the life of the Tank DC-1 or until the

tank is no longer subject to the provisions of 40 CFR 63.340. In addition, if the OMP is

revised, the Permittee shall keep previous versions of the OMPs on record to be made

available for inspection, upon request by IDEM, OAQ, and OES for a period of five (5) years

after each revision to the plan. 

Compliance Determination Requirements [326 IAC 2-1.1-11]

D.1.7 Performance Testing [326 IAC 2-1.1-11] [326 IAC 20-8-1]

(a) The Permittee is not required to further test the Tank DC-1 by this permit. However, the

IDEM and OES may require testing when necessary to determine if the tank is in

compliance. If testing is required by the IDEM and OES, compliance with the limit specified

in Condition D.1.3 shall be determined by a performance test conducted in accordance with

40 CFR 63.344 and Section C.6 - Performance Testing. 

(b) Any change, modification, or reconstruction of the Tank DC-1, the wetting agent fume

suppressant, or monitoring equipment may require additional performance testing

conducted in accordance with 40 CFR 63.344 and Section C.6 - Performance Testing.

D.1.8 Establishing Site-Specific Operating Parameter Values [40 CFR 63.343(c)] [40 CFR 63.344(d)]

[326IAC 20-8-1]

In lieu of establishing the maximum surface tension during a performance test, the

Permittee shall accept 45 dynes/cm as the maximum surface tension value that

corresponds to compliance with the applicable emission limitation. The Permittee is exempt

from conducting a performance test only if the criteria of 40 CFR 63.343(b)(2) are met.

Compliance Monitoring Requirements [326 IAC 2-6.1-5(a)(2)] 

D.1.9 Monitoring to Demonstrate Continuous Compliance [326 IAC 2-6.1-5(a)(2)] [326 IAC 20-8-1]

(a) Pursuant to 40 CFR 63.343(c)(5)(ii) and (iii), when using a wetting agent in the

electroplating bath to comply with the limit specified in Condition D.1.3, the Permittee shall

monitor the surface tension of the electroplating baths. Operation of the Tank DC-1 at a

surface tension greater than 45 dynes per centimeter shall constitute noncompliance with

the standards.

(1) The Permittee shall monitor the surface tension of the electroplating bath during

tank operation according to the following schedule:

(A) The surface tension shall be measured once every 4 hours during

operation of the tank with a stalagmometer or a tensiometer as specified

in Method 306B, appendix A of this part.

(B) The time between monitoring can be increased if there have been no

exceedances. The surface tension shall be measured once every 4 hours

of tank operation for the first 40 hours of tank operation after the

compliance date. Once there are no exceedances during 40 hours of tank

operation, surface tension measurement may be conducted once every 8

hours of tank operation. Once there are no exceedances during 40 hours

of tank operation, surface tension measurement may be conducted once
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every 40 hours of tank operation on an ongoing basis, until an exceedance

occurs. The minimum frequency of monitoring allowed by this subpart is

once every 40 hours of tank operation.

(C) Once an exceedance occurs as indicated through surface tension

monitoring, the original monitoring schedule of once every 4 hours must be

resumed. A subsequent decrease in frequency shall follow the schedule

laid out in paragraph (B) above. For example, if a Permittee had been

monitoring a tank once every 40 hours and an exceedance occurs,

subsequent monitoring would take place once every 4 hours of tank

operation. Once an exceedance does not occur for 40 hours of tank

operation, monitoring can occur once every 8 hours of tank operation.

Once an exceedance does not occur for 40 hours of tank operation on this

schedule, monitoring can occur once every 40 hours of tank operation.

(2) Once a bath solution is drained from the Tank DC-1 and a new solution added, the

original monitoring schedule of once every 4 hours must be resumed, with a

decrease in monitoring frequency allowed following the procedures in paragraphs

(B) and (C) above.

(b) Tank operation or operating time is defined as that time when a part is in the tank and the

rectifier is turned on. If the amount of time that no part is in the tank is fifteen minutes or

longer, that time is not considered operating time. Likewise, if the amount of time between

placing parts in the tank (i.e., when no part is in the tank) is less than fifteen minutes, that

time between plating the two parts may be considered operating time.

Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements [326 IAC 2-6.1-5(a)(2)]

D.1.10 Record Keeping Requirements [40 CFR 63.346] [326 IAC 20-8-1]

The Permittee shall maintain records to document compliance with Conditions D.1.3, D.1.4 and

D.1.6. These records shall be maintained in accordance with Section C.14 - General Record

Keeping Requirements of this permit and include a minimum of the following:

(a) Inspection records for the wetting agent fume suppressant, and monitoring equipment to

document that the inspection and maintenance required by Conditions D.1.7 and D.1.9

have taken place. The record can take the form of a checklist and should identify the

following:

(1) The device inspected;

(2) The date of inspection; 

(3) A brief description of the working condition of the device during the inspection,

including any deficiencies found; and 

(4) Any actions taken to correct deficiencies found during the inspection, including the

date(s) such actions were taken.

(b) Records of all maintenance performed on the Tank DC-1 and monitoring equipment.

(c) Records of the occurrence, duration, and cause (if known) of each malfunction of the Tank

DC-1, the wetting agent and monitoring equipment.

(d) Records of the occurrence, duration, and cause (if known) of each period of excess

emissions of the Tank DC-1, the wetting agent and monitoring equipment as indicated by

monitoring data collected in accordance with this condition.
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(e) Records of actions taken during periods of malfunction or excess emissions when such

actions are inconsistent with the OMP.

(f) Other records, which may take the form of checklists, necessary to demonstrate

consistency with the provisions of the OMP.

(g) Test reports documenting results of all performance tests.

(h) All measurements as may be necessary to determine the conditions of performance tests,

including measurements necessary to determine compliance.

(i) 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.

(j) The total process operating time, as defined in Condition D.1.9(b), of each tank, during the

reporting period.

(k) Records of the date and time that fume suppressants were added to the electroplating bath,

and the amount and type of fume suppressants added.

(l) All documentation supporting the notifications and reports required by 40 CFR 63.9 and

63.10 (Subpart A, General Provisions) and by Condition D.1.10.

D.1.11 Reporting Requirements [326 IAC 3-6-4(b)] [40 CFR 63.344(a), 63.345, 63.347] [326 IAC 20-8-1]

The notifications and reports required in this section shall be submitted to IDEM, OAQ and OES

using the address specified in Section C.15 - General Reporting Requirements.

(a) Notifications:

(1) Initial Notifications

The Permittee shall notify IDEM, OAQ and OES in writing that the source is subject

to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart N. The notification shall be submitted no later than one

hundred eighty (180) days after the compliance date and shall contain the

information listed in 40 CFR 63.347(c)(1). 

(2) A Notification of Compliance Status (NCS) is required each time that the facility

becomes subject to the requirements of 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart N. 

(A) The NCS shall be submitted to IDEM, OAQ, and OES and shall list, for

each tank, the information identified in 40 CFR 63.347(e)(2).

(B) The NCS for the Tank DC-1 shall be submitted to IDEM, OAQ, and OES

immediately.

(3) Notification of Construction or Reconstruction

Pursuant to 40 CFR 63.345(b)(1), the Permittee may not construct a new tank

subject to 40 CFR 63, Subpart N (including non-affected tanks defined in 40 CFR

63.344(e)) without submitting a Notification of Construction or Reconstruction

(NCR) to IDEM, OAQ and OES. In addition, the Permittee may not change, modify,

or reconstruct the Tank DC-1 without submitting a Notification of Construction or

Reconstruction (NCR) to IDEM, OAQ or OES. 

(A) The NCR shall contain the information identified in 40 CFR 63.345(b) (2)

and (3).

(B) A change, modification, or reconstruction of this facility includes any
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change in the air pollution control techniques, the addition of add-on

control devices, or the construction of duct work for the purpose of

controlling both the existing tank and non-affected facilities by a common

control technique or device.

(C) A complete application to construct new chromium electroplating or

chromium anodizing tanks serves as this notification. Likewise, the

complete application to modify or reconstruct the Tank DC-1 serves as this

notification.

(D) Pursuant to 326 IAC 2-1.1-2(a), permission must be received from IDEM,

OAQ and OES before construction, modification, or reconstruction may

commence.

(b) Performance Test Results

The Permittee shall document results from any future performance tests in a complete test

report that contains the information required in 40 CFR 344(a).

The Permittee shall submit reports of performance test results as part of the Notification of

Compliance Status, described in 40 CFR 63.347(e), no later than forty-five (45) days

following the completion of the performance test.

(c) Ongoing Compliance Status Report

The Permittee shall prepare summary reports to document the ongoing compliance status

of the Tank DC-1 using the Ongoing Compliance Status Report form provided with this

permit. This report shall contain the information specified in 40 CFR 63.347(g)(3). 

Because the Tank DC-1 is located at a site that is an area source of hazardous air

pollutants (HAPs), the Ongoing Compliance Status Report shall be prepared as provided

in paragraph (c)(1), retained on site and made available to IDEM, OAQ and OES upon

request.

(1) The Ongoing Compliance Status Report shall be completed according to the

following schedule except as provided in paragraphs (c)(2).

(A) The first report shall cover the period from the issuance date of their permit

to December 31 of the year in which the permit is issued, and shall be

completed no later than 30 days after the end of a reporting period.

(B) Following the first year of reporting, the report shall be prepared on a

calendar year basis with the reporting period covering from January 1 to

December 31, and shall be completed no later than 30 days after the end

of a reporting period.

(2) If either of the following conditions are met, semiannual reports shall be prepared

and submitted to IDEM, OAQ and OES:

(A) The total duration of excess emissions (as indicated by the monitoring data

collected by the Permittee in accordance with 40 CFR 63.343(c)) is one

percent (1%) or greater of the total operating time as defined in Condition

D.1.9(b) for the reporting period; or

(B) The total duration of malfunctions of the add-on air pollution control device

and monitoring equipment is five percent (5%) or greater of the total

operating time as defined in Condition D.1.9(b).

Once the Permittee reports an exceedance as defined above, Ongoing Compliance

Status Reports shall be submitted semiannually until a request to reduce reporting
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frequency in accordance with 40 CFR 63.347(g)(2) is approved.

(3) IDEM, OAQ and OES may determine on a case-by-case basis that the summary

report shall be completed more frequently and submitted, or that the annual report

shall be submitted instead of being retained on site, if these measures are

necessary to accurately assess the compliance status of the source.
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Section D.2 Emission Unit Operation Condition

Emissions Unit Description:

(b) One (1) shot blast operation with an internal nozzle diameter of 1/4 inches, using a fabric

 filter as particulate control, with a maximum sand flow rate of 675.0 pounds per hour,

 identified as Shot Blast #1.

(The information describing the process contained in this facility description box is descriptive

information and does not constitute enforceable conditions.)

Emission Limitations and Standards [326 IAC 2-6.1-5(1)]

D.2.1 Particulate Matter Limitation (PM) [326 IAC 6-3-2 (e)]

Pursuant to 326 IAC 6-3-2 (e) (Particulate Matter Emission Limitations), the PM emissions from

the Shot Blast #1 shall not exceed the emission rate of 3.15 pounds per hour, based on a

maximum process weight of 675 pounds of sand per hour.

Interpolation and extrapolation of the data for process weight up to sixty thousand

pounds per hour shall be accomplished by use of the equation:

E= 4.10 x P0.67 where E= rate of emission pounds per hour; and

P= process weight in tons per hour.

(a) The Fabric Filter shall be in operation at all times when the Shot Blast #1 is in operation.

Compliance Determination Requirements

D.2.2 Testing Requirements [326 IAC 2-1.1-11]

The Permittee is not required to test this emissions unit by this permit. However, IDEM and/or 

OES may require compliance testing when necessary to determine if the emissions unit is in 

compliance. If testing is required by IDEM or OES, compliance with the particulate limit 

specified in Condition D.2.1 shall be determined by a performance test conducted in accordance 

with Section C.8 Performance Testing.
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INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

OFFICE OF AIR QUALITY

COMPLIANCE DATA SECTION

and

INDIANAPOLIS OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

AIR COMPLIANCE

MINOR SOURCE OPERATING PERMIT

CHROMIUM ELECTROPLATING NESHAP

ONGOING COMPLIANCE STATUS REPORT

Source Name: Big R Plating & Polishing, Inc.

Source Address: 3525 1⁄2 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN. 46201

Mailing Address: 3525 1⁄2 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN. 46201

MSOP No.: 097-12534-00392

Tank ID #: Tank DC-1

Type of process: Decorative

Monitoring Parameter: Surface tension of the electroplating bath

Parameter Value: 45 dynes per centimeter

Limits: Total chromium concentration may not exceed 0.01 mg/dscm

This form is to be used to report compliance for the Chromium Electroplating NESHAP only.

The frequency for completing this report may be altered by IDEM, OAQ Compliance Branch. 

Companies classified as an area source: Complete this report no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting

period, and retain on site unless otherwise notified.

BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES OF THE REPORTING PERIOD:

TOTAL OPERATING TIME OF THE TANK DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD:

MAJOR AND AREA SOURCES: CHECK ONE

9 NO DEVIATIONS OF THE MONITORING PARAMETER ASSOCIATED WITH THIS TANK FROM THE COMPLIANT VALUE OR

RANGE OF VALUES OCCURRED DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD.

9 THE MONITORING PARAMETER DEVIATED FROM THE COMPLIANT VALUE OR RANGE OF VALUES DURING THIS

REPORTING PERIOD (THUS INDICATING THE EMISSION LIMITATION MAY HAVE BEEN EXCEEDED, WHICH COULD

RESULT IN MORE FREQUENT REPORTING).

AREA (I.E., NON-MAJOR) SOURCES OF HAP ONLY:

IF DEVIATIONS OCCURRED, LIST THE AMOUNT OF TANK OPERATING TIME EACH MONTH THAT MONITORING RECORDS

SHOW THE MONITORING PARAMETER DEVIATED FROM THE COMPLIANT VALUE OR RANGE OF VALUES.

JAN APR JUL OCT

FEB MAY AUG NOV

MAR JUN SEP DEC

HARD CHROME TANKS / MAXIMUM RECTIFIER CAPACITY LIMITED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 40 CFR 63.342(c)(2) ONLY:

LIST THE ACTUAL AMPERE-HOURS CONSUMED (BASED ON AN AMP-HR METER) BY THE INDIVIDUAL TANK.

JAN APR JUL OCT

FEB MAY AUG NOV

MAR JUN SEP DEC
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CHROMIUM ELECTROPLATING NESHAP

ONGOING COMPLIANCE STATUS REPORT

ATTACH A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED Page 2 of 2

IF THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 63.342 (f)(3) WAS NOT FOLLOWED, PROVIDE AN

EXPLANATION OF THE REASONS FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE PLAN AND DESCRIBE THE ACTIONS TAKEN FOR THAT EVENT:

DESCRIBE ANY CHANGES IN TANKS, RECTIFIERS, CONTROL DEVICES, MONITORING, ETC. SINCE THE LAST STATUS

REPORT:

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

ALL SOURCES: CHECK ONE

9 I CERTIFY THAT THE WORK PRACTICE STANDARDS IN 40 CFR 63.342(f) WERE FOLLOWED IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN ON FILE; AND, THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT IS

ACCURATE AND TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.

9 THE WORK PRACTICE STANDARDS IN 40 CFR 63.342(f) WERE NOT FOLLOWED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN ON FILE, AS EXPLAINED ABOVE AND/OR ON ATTACHED.

Submitted by: 

Title/Position:

Signature: Date: 

Phone:

Attach a signed certification to complete this report.

INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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OFFICE OF AIR QUALITY 

COMPLIANCE DATA SECTION

and

INDIANAPOLIS OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

AIR COMPLIANCE

MINOR SOURCE OPERATING PERMIT

SEMI-ANNUAL COMPLIANCE MONITORING REPORT

Source Name: Big R Plating & Polishing, Inc.

Source Address: 3525 1⁄2 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN.

Mailing Address: 3525 1⁄2 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN.

MSOP No.: 097-12534-00392

Months: ___________ to ____________ Year: ______________

This report is an affirmation that the source has met all the compliance monitoring requirements stated

in this permit. This report shall be submitted semi-annually. Any deviation from the compliance

monitoring requirements and the date(s) of each deviation must be reported. Additional pages may be

attached if necessary. If no deviations occurred, please specify in the box marked “No deviations

occurred this reporting period”.

9 NO DEVIATIONS OCCURRED THIS REPORTING PERIOD.

9 THE FOLLOWING DEVIATIONS OCCURRED THIS REPORTING PERIOD.

Compliance Monitoring Requirement

(e.g. Permit Condition D.1.3)

Number of Deviations Date of each Deviation 

Form Completed By: 

Title/Position: 

Date:

Phone:

Attach a signed certification to complete this report.
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INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

OFFICE OF AIR QUALITY

FAX NUMBER: 317-233-5967

INDIANAPOLIS OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

AIR COMPLIANCE

FAX NUMBER: 317-327-2274

MALFUNCTION REPORT

This form should only be used to report malfunctions applicable to Rule 326 IAC 1-6

and to qualify for the exemption under 326 IAC 1-6-4.

THIS FACILITY MEETS THE APPLICABILITY REQUIREMENTS BECAUSE IT HAS POTENTIAL TO EMIT 25 TONS/YEAR 

PARTICULATE MATTER ?_____, 25 TONS/YEAR SULFUR DIOXIDE ?_____, 25 TONS/YEAR NITROGEN OXIDES?_____, 

25 TONS/YEAR VOC ?_____, 25 TONS/YEAR HYDROGEN SULFIDE ?_____, 25 TONS/YEAR TOTAL REDUCED SULFUR

?_____, 25 TONS/YEAR REDUCED SULFUR COMPOUNDS ?_____, 25 TONS/YEAR FLUORIDES ?_____, 100TONS/YEAR

CARBON MONOXIDE ?_____, 10 TONS/YEAR ANY SINGLE HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT ?_____, 25 TONS/YEAR ANY

COMBINATION HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT ?_____, 1 TON/YEAR LEAD OR LEAD COMPOUNDS MEASURED AS

ELEMENTAL LEAD ?_____, OR IS A SOURCE LISTED UNDER 326 IAC 2-5.1-3(2) ?_____. EMISSIONS FROM

MALFUNCTIONING CONTROL EQUIPMENT OR PROCESS EQUIPMENT CAUSED EMISSIONS IN EXCESS OF

APPLICABLE LIMITATION ________.

THIS MALFUNCTION RESULTED IN A VIOLATION OF: 326 IAC _______ OR, PERMIT CONDITION # _______ AND/OR

PERMIT LIMIT OF _______________

THIS INCIDENT MEETS THE DEFINITION OF ‘MALFUNCTION’ AS LISTED ON REVERSE SIDE ? Y N

THIS MALFUNCTION IS OR WILL BE LONGER THAN THE ONE (1) HOUR REPORTING REQUIREMENT ? Y N

COMPANY:_________________________________________________________PHONE NO. ( )_______________________

LOCATION: (CITY AND COUNTY)_____________________________________________________________________________

PERMIT NO. _________________ AFS PLANT ID: _________________ AFS POINT ID: _______________ INSP:____________

CONTROL/PROCESS DEVICE WHICH MALFUNCTIONED AND

REASON:_________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DATE/TIME MALFUNCTION STARTED: _____/_____/ 20____ ____________________________________________ AM / PM

ESTIMATED HOURS OF OPERATION WITH MALFUNCTION CONDITION:

________________________________________________

DATE/TIME CONTROL EQUIPMENT BACK-IN SERVICE______/______/ 20____ _______________ AM/PM

TYPE OF POLLUTANTS EMITTED: TSP, PM-10, SO2, VOC, OTHER:___________________________________________

ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF POLLUTANT EMITTED DURING MALFUNCTION: _________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE EMISSIONS:_________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

__

REASONS WHY FACILITY CANNOT BE SHUTDOWN DURING REPAIRS:

CONTINUED OPERATION REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL* SERVICES:_______________________________________

CONTINUED OPERATION NECESSARY TO PREVENT INJURY TO PERSONS:_______________________________________

CONTINUED OPERATION NECESSARY TO PREVENT SEVERE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT:____________________________

INTERIM CONTROL MEASURES: (IF APPLICABLE)______________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

MALFUNCTION REPORTED BY:___________________________________TITLE:_____________________________

 (SIGNATURE IF FAXED)

MALFUNCTION RECORDED BY:_______________________DATE:__________________TIME:__________________

*SEE PAGE 2
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Please note - This form should only be used to report malfunctions applicable to

Rule 326 IAC 1-6 and to qualify for the exemption under 326 IAC 1-6-4

326 IAC 1-6-1 Applicability of rule

Sec. 1.This rule applies to the owner or operator of any facility required to obtain a permit under 326

IAC 2-5.1 or 326 IAC 2-6.1.

326 IAC 1-2-39 “Malfunction” definition

Sec. 39. Any sudden, unavoidable failure of any air pollution control equipment, process, or

combustion or process equipment to operate in a normal and usual manner. 

*Essential services are interpreted to mean those operations, such as, the providing of electricity

by power plants. Continued operation solely for the economic benefit of the owner or operator shall

not be sufficient reason why a facility cannot be shutdown during a control equipment shutdown.

If this item is checked on the front, please explain rationale:
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INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

OFFICE OF AIR QUALITY

COMPLIANCE DATA SECTION

AND

INDIANAPOLIS OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

AIR COMPLIANCE

MINOR SOURCE OPERATING PERMIT

ANNUAL NOTIFICATION

This form should be used to comply with the notification requirements under 326 IAC 2-6.1-5(a)(5).

Company Name: Big R Plating & Polishing, Inc.

Address: 3525 1⁄2 E. Washington Street

City: Indianapolis

Phone #: (317) 353-1250

MSOP#: 097-12534-00392

I hereby certify that Classic Chrome Shop, is 

9 still in operation.

9 no longer in operation.

I hereby certify that Big R Plating & Polishing, Inc. is

9 in compliance with the requirements of MSOP 097-12534-00392.

9 not in compliance with the requirements of MSOP 097-12534-00392.

Authorized Individual (typed):

Title:

Signature

Date:

If there are any conditions or requirements for which the source is not in compliance, provide a narrative

description of how the source did or will achieve compliance and the date compliance was, or will be

achieved.

Noncompliance:
Indiana Department of Environmental Management

Office of Air Quality

and

Indianapolis Office of Environmental Services

Addendum to the

Technical Support Document (TSD) for a Minor Source Operating Permit

Source Name: Big R Plating & Polishing, Inc.

Source Location: 3525 1⁄2 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN. 46201

County: Marion

SIC Code: 3471

Operation Permit No.: 097-12534-00392

Permit Reviewer: Boris Gorlin

On February 11, 2003, the Indianapolis Office of Environmental Services (OES) had a notice published in

the Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana, stating that the Big R Plating & Polishing, Inc. had applied for

a Minor Source Operating Permit to operate a decorative chromium plating process. The notice also stated

that the OES proposed to issue a permit for this operation and provided information on how the public could

review the proposed permit and other documentation. Finally, the notice informed interested parties that

there was a period of thirty (30) days to provide comments on whether or not this permit should be issued

as proposed.

The TSD will remain as it originally appeared when published. The Indiana Department of Environmental

Management, Office of Air Quality (OAQ) and OES prefer that the Technical Support Document reflect the

permit that was on public notice. Changes to the permit or technical support material that occur after the

permit has been published are documented in this Addendum to the Technical Support Document. This

accomplishes the desired result of ensuring that these types of concerns are documented and part of the

record regarding this permit decision ( language in bold has been added, the language with a line through

it has been deleted). The Table of Contents and numbering have been revised, as needed.

OAQ and OES determined to make the following changes in the permit.

Change 1:

Condition A.1 referense to "decorative chromium plating" has been changed to "decorative

chromium electroplating".

Change 2:

The time periods for the Annual Notifications were brought in accordance with the wording in

Conditions D.1.11(c)(1)(A) and (B). The following changes were made to the Condition B.6(c):

B.6 Annual Notification [326 IAC 2-6.1-5(a)(5)]

....................

(c) The first annual notification shall cover the time period from the issuance date of this

permit to December 31 of the year in which the permit is issued, subsequent The

annual notifications shall cover the time period from January 1 to December 31 of the previous year in the format attached no later than March 1 of each year to:

Compliance Branch, Office of Air Quality

Indiana Department of Environmental Management

100 North Senate Avenue, P.O. Box 6015
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Indianapolis, IN 46206-6015, 

and

Indianapolis Office of Environmental Services

Air Compliance

2700 South Belmont Avenue

Indianapolis, Indiana 46221

The annual notifications shall be submitted no later than 30 days after the end of the

previous year.

Change 3:

A Compliance Response Plan is not required in this permit. The Ongoing Compliance Monitoring

Plan (for chromium electroplating) is sufficient. Therefore, Condition C.11 was deleted, the following

Section C Conditions were renumbered. Corresponding changes were made in the Table of

Content.

Change 4:

Condition D.1.10(k) is not needed (not required for decorative chromium electroplating operations).

It was deleted. The following paragraphs of the Condition D.1.10 were renumbered:

D.1.10 Record Keeping Requirements [40 CFR 63.346] [326 IAC 20-8-1]

The Permittee shall maintain records to document compliance with Conditions D.1.3, D.1.4 and

D.1.6. These records shall be maintained in accordance with Section C.14 - General Record

Keeping Requirements of this permit and include a minimum of the following:

................

(k) Records of the actual cumulative rectifier capacity of the Tank DC-1 expended during

each month of the reporting period, and the total capacity expended to date for a

reporting period.

(l)(k) Records of the date and time that fume suppressants were added to the electroplating

bath, and the amount and type of fume suppressants added.

(m)(l) All documentation supporting the notifications and reports required by 40 CFR 63.9 and

63.10 (Subpart A, General Provisions) and by Condition D.1.10.

Change 5:

The time period for when the ongoing compliance status report must be completed or submitted

(when required) needs to be added. The following changes were made to the Permit Condition

D.11(c):

D.1.11 Reporting Requirements [326 IAC 3-6-4(b)] [40 CFR 63.344(a), 63.345, 63.347] [326 IAC 20-8-1]

The notifications and reports required in this section shall be submitted to IDEM, OAQ and OES

using the address specified in Section C.15 - General Reporting Requirements.

.....................

(c) Ongoing Compliance Status Report

The Permittee shall prepare summary reports to document the ongoing compliance
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status of the Tank DC-1 using the Ongoing Compliance Status Report form provided

with this permit. This report shall contain the information specified in 40 CFR

63.347(g)(3). 

Because the Tank DC-1 is located at a site that is an area source of hazardous air

pollutants (HAPs), the Ongoing Compliance Status Report shall be prepared as

provided in paragraph (c)(1), retained on site and made available to IDEM, OAQ and

OES upon request.

(1) The Ongoing Compliance Status Report shall be completed according to the

following schedule except as provided in paragraphs (c)(2).

(A) The first report shall cover the period from the issuance date of their

permit to December 31 of the year in which the permit is issued, and

shall be completed no later than 30 days after the end of a

reporting period.

(B) Following the first year of reporting, the report shall be prepared

completed on a calendar year basis with the reporting period covering

from January 1 to December 31, and shall be completed no later than

30 days after the end of a reporting period.
Indiana Department of Environmental Management

Office of Air Quality

and 

Environmental Resources Management Division

Technical Support Document (TSD) for a Minor Source Operating Permit

Source Background and Description

Source Name: Big R Plating & Polishing, Inc.

Source Location: 3525 1⁄2 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN. 46201

County: Marion

SIC Code: 3471

Operation Permit No.: 097-12534-00392

Permit Reviewer: Boris Gorlin

The City of Indianapolis Office of Environmental Services (OES) and the Indiana Department of

Environmental Management (IDEM) Office of Air Quality (OAQ) have reviewed an application

from Big R Plating & Polishing, Inc., relating to the operation of a decorative chromium plating

process.

Permitted Emission Units and Pollution Control Equipment

There are no permitted facilities operating at this source during this review process.

Unpermitted Emission Units and Pollution Control Equipment

The source consists of the following emission units and pollution control devices: 

(a) One (1) decorative chromium electroplating operation consisting of one (1) decorative

chromium tank, identified as DC-1, using a hexavalent chromium bath with maximum

rectifier capacity of 1,500 amps and a maximum cumulative rectifier capacity of

8,820,000 amp-hours, with a wetting agent CR1700 fume suppressant as controls,

constructed in August, 1992;

(b) One (1) Shot Blast operation with an internal nozzle diameter of 1/4 inches, using a

fabric filter as controls, with a maximum sand flow rate of 675.0 pounds per hour,

identified as Shot Blast #1.

New Emission Units and Pollution Control Equipment

There are no new facilities proposed at this source during this review process.

Stack Summary

Stack ID Operation Height 

(feet)

Diameter 

(feet)

Flow Rate

 (acfm)

Temperature

 (0

F)

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Enforcement Issue

(a) The applicant applied for the Minor Source Operating Permit (MSOP) after December

27, 1999. Therefore, the source is not in compliance with the compliance schedule

under 326 IAC 2-6.1-3.
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(b) IDEM and OES are reviewing this matter and will take appropriate action.

Recommendation

The staff recommends to the Administrator that the operation be approved. This recommendation

is based on the following facts and conditions:

Unless otherwise stated, information used in this review was derived from the application and

additional information submitted by the applicant.

An application for the purposes of this review was received on July, 18, 2000. 

In January, 2003, the company (formerly Classic Chrome Shop) was sold to a new owner and

changed the name to Big R Plating & Polishing, Inc.

Emission Calculations

Chromium emissions (Single HAP) from the biggest chromium electroplating source in Indiana

are less than ten (10) tons per year and Big R Plating & Polishing, Inc. is a much smaller source

in comparison. Therefore, no emission calculations were necessary for the chromium

electroplating because the chromium emissions from this source will be less than ten (10) tons

per year. See Appendix A (one page) of this document for detailed emissions calculations for

the Shot Blast #1. 

Potential To Emit 

Pursuant to 326 IAC 2-1.1-1(16), Potential to Emit is defined as “the maximum capacity of a

stationary source or emissions unit to emit any air pollutant under its physical and operational

design. Any physical or operational limitation on the capacity of a source to emit an air pollutant,

including air pollution control equipment and restrictions on hours of operation or type or amount

of material combusted, stored, or processed shall be treated as part of its design if the limitation

is enforceable by the U. S. EPA, the department, or the appropriate local air pollution control

agency.” 

Pollutant Potential To Emit (tons/year)

PM 29.6

PM-10 29.6

SO2 0.0

VOC 0.0

CO 0.0

NOx 0.0

HAP’s Potential To Emit (tons/year)

Chromium Less than 10

(c) This existing source is subject to 326 IAC 20-8 but not subject to 326 IAC 2-5.5-1(b)(2)

(registration) because the source uses hexavalent chromium for decorative coating

instead of trivalent chromium, and the source emits less than major source levels. 

Therefore, the source is subject to the provisions of 326 IAC 2-6.1-3(a).

(d) Fugitive Emissions 

Since this type of operation is not one of the 28 listed source categories under 326 IAC

2-2 and since there are no applicable New Source Performance Standards that were in

effect on August 7, 1980, the fugitive particulate matter (PM) and volatile organic
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compound (VOC) emissions are not counted toward determination of PSD and Emission

Offset applicability. 

Actual Emissions

No previous emission data has been received from the source.

County Attainment Status

The source is located in Marion County.

Pollutant Status

PM-10 attainment

SO2 attainment

NO2 attainment

Ozone attainment

CO attainment

Lead attainment

(a) Volatile organic compounds (VOC) are precursors for the formation of ozone. 

Therefore, VOC emissions are considered when evaluating the rule applicability relating

to the ozone standards. Marion County has been designated as attainment or

unclassifiable for ozone. Therefore, VOC emissions were reviewed pursuant to the

requirements for Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), 326 IAC 2-2 and 40 CFR

52.21. 

(b) Marion County has been classified as attainment or unclassifiable for PM10, SO2, NOx,

and CO. Therefore, these emissions were reviewed pursuant to the requirements for

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), 326 IAC 2-2 and 40 CFR 52.21.

Deterioration (PSD), 326 IAC 2-2 and 40 CFR 52.21.

Source Status

New Source PSD Definition (emissions after controls, based on 8,760 hours of operation per

year at rated capacity and/ or as otherwise limited): 

Pollutant Emissions

 (ton/yr)

PM 0.296

PM10 0.296

SO2 0.0

VOC 0.0

CO 0.0

NOx 0.0

Chromium N/A

(a) This existing source is not a major stationary source because no attainment regulated

pollutant is emitted at a rate of 250 tons per year or more, and it is not in one of the 28

listed source categories.

Part 70 Permit Determination

326 IAC 2-7 (Part 70 Permit Program)

This source is not subject to the Part 70 Permit requirements because:
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(a) The potential to emit (as defined in 326 IAC 2-7-1(29)) of each criteria air pollutant is

less than 100 tons per year;

(b) The potential to emit (as defined in 326 IAC 2-7-1(29)) of any single HAP is less than ten

(10) tons per year and the potential to emit (as defined in 326 IAC 2-7-1(29)) of a

combination HAPS is less than twenty-five (25) tons per year.

This is the first air approval issued to this source.

Federal Rule Applicability

(a) There are no New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) (326 IAC 12 and 40 CFR

Part 60) applicable to this source.

(b) The chromium electroplating operations are subject to the National Emission Standards

for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs), 326 IAC 14, (40 CFR 63, Subpart N, and 326

IAC 20-1-1). Pursuant to 40 CFR 63, Subpart N, and 326 IAC 20-1-1, the chromium

electroplating operations are subject to the following conditions:

(1) The surface tension of the chromium electroplating bath contained with the tank

shall not exceed forty-five (45) dynes per centimeter at any time during the

operation of the tank if a chemical fume suppressant containing a wetting agent

is used to demonstrate compliance.

(2) Each time that surface tension monitoring exceeds forty-five (45) dynes per

centimeter, the frequency of monitoring must revert back to every four (4) hours

of tank operation. After forty (40) hours of monitoring tank operation every four

(4) hours with no exceedances, surface tension measurement may be

conducted once every eight (8) hours of tank operation. Once there have been

no exceedances during forty (40) hours of tank operation, surface tension

measurement may be conducted once every forty (40) hours of tank operation

on an ongoing basis, until an exceedance occurs.

(3) An alternative emission limit of 0.01 milligram per day standard cubic meter (mg/

dscm) will be applicable if the chromium electroplating bath does not meet the

limit above.

(4) A summary report shall be prepared to document the ongoing compliance status

of the chromium electroplating operation. This report shall be completed

annually, retained on site, and made available to IDEM, OAQ and OES upon

request. If there are significant exceedance of chromium air emission limits (as

defined in 40 CFR Part 63.347 (h)(2)), then semiannual reports shall be

submitted to:

Indiana Department of Environmental Management

Air Compliance Branch, Office of Air Management

Chromium Electroplating

100 North Senate Avenue, P.O. Box 6015

Indianapolis, Indiana 46206

and

Indianapolis Office of Environmental Services

Air Compliance

2700 South Belmont Avenue

Indianapolis, Indiana 46221
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(5) The chromium electroplating operations shall be subject to the record keeping

and reporting requirement as indicated in the chromium electroplating NESHAP.

State Rule Applicability - Entire Source

326 IAC 2-6 (Emission Reporting)

This source is located in Marion County and the potential to emit VOC and NOX, is less than ten

(10) tons per year. Therefore, 326 IAC 2-6 does not apply.

326 IAC 5-1 (Opacity Limitations)

This source is located in Marion County. Therefore, pursuant to 326 IAC 5-1-2 (Opacity

Limitations), except as provided in 326 IAC 5-1-3 (Temporary alternative opacity limitations), 

opacity shall meet the following, unless otherwise stated in this permit:

(a) Opacity shall not exceed an average of thirty percent (30%) any one (1) six (6) minute

averaging period as determined in 326 IAC 5-1-2(2). 

(b) Opacity shall not exceed sixty percent (60%) for more than a cumulative total of fifteen

(15) minutes (sixty (60) readings) as measured according to 40 CFR 60, Appendix A,

Method 9 or fifteen (15) one (1) minute nonoverlapping integrated averages for a

continuous opacity monitor) in a six (6) hour period.

State Rule Applicability - Individual Facilities

326 IAC 1-6-3 (Preventive Maintenance Plan)

A Preventive Maintenance Plan (PMP) is required for the tank DC-1.

326 IAC 6-1 (Nonattainment Area Limitations)

Pursuant to 326 IAC 6-1-1, this source is not subject to the requirements of 326 IAC 6-1

because it is not mentioned in 326 IAC 6-1-8.1 through 6-1-18 and the source does not have

potential PM emissions of one hundred (100) tons per year or more or actual PM emissions of

ten (10) tons per year or more.

326 IAC 6-3-2 Particulate Matter Limitation (PM) 

Pursuant to 326 IAC 6-3-2(c) (Particulate Matter Emission Limitations), the PM emissions from

Shot Blast #1 shall not exceed the emission rate established as E in the following formula.

Interpolation and extrapolation of the data for the process weight up to sixty thousand pounds 

 per hour shall be accomplished by use of the equation:

E= 4.10 x P0.67 where E= rate of emission in pounds per hour; and

 P= process weight in tons per hour.

326 IAC 20-1-1 (Incorporation of federal regulations)

The chromium electroplating operation, subject to 326 IAC 20-8, is required to comply with the

requirements of 40 CFR 63, Subpart A, concerning general provisions for emission standards for

hazardous air pollutants. 
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326 IAC 20-8 (Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks)

The chromium electroplating operation is required to comply with the requirements of 40 CFR

63, Subpart N, National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative

Electroplating and Anodizing Tanks. as described in the “Federal Rule Applicability” section of

this TSD.

Conclusion

The operation of this decorative chrome plating process shall be subject to the conditions of the

attached proposed Minor Source Operating Permit 097-12534-00392.
Appendix A: Emission Calculations Page 1 of 1 TSD App A

Abrasive Blasting

Company Name: Big R Plating & Polishing, Inc.

Address: 3525.5 E. Washington St., Indpls., IN 46201

Permit #: MSOP 097-12534-00392

Plt ID: 097-00392

Reviewer: Boris Gorlin

Emission Factors for Abrasives (AP-42, Table 13.2.6-1)

http://www.epa.gov/ttnchie1/ap42/ch13/final/c13s02-6.pdf)

 Table 1

Abrasive PM PM10

Sand 27.0 13.0

PM emission factor (lb PM/ lb abrasive) for Sand from Table 1 = 0.027

PM10 emission factor (lb PM10/ lb abrasive) for Sand from Table 1 = 0.013

FR = abrasive Flow Rate (lb/hr) = 675.0

N = number of nozzles = 1

Uncontrolled PM Emissions = 18.2 lb/hr

79.8 ton/yr

Uncontrolled PM 10 Emissions = 8.8 lb/hr

38.4 ton/yr

Controlled Emissions (based on an estimated 99 % fabric filter efficiency, air flow 8,700 acfm, and 8760 hr/yr):

Controlled PM Emissions = 0.182 lb/hr 0.002 gr/dscf

0.798 ton/yr

Controlled PM 10 Emissions = 0.088 lb/hr 0.001 gr/dscf

0.384 ton/yr

Process Weight Calculation [326 IAC 6-3-2(e)]

E (lb/hr) = 4.10 x P0.67 (ton/hr) = 4.10 x 0.67500.67

 = 3.15 lb/hr

Notes:

Emission, ton/yr = lb/hr X 8760 hr/yr X 1 ton/2000 lbs

Emission Factor, 

lb/1,000 lb abrasive