217/782-2113 

“REVISED” 

CLEAN AIR ACT PERMIT PROGRAM (CAAPP) PERMIT 

and 

TITLE I PERMIT1

PERMITTEE

Illinois Cement Company 

Attn: Eugene Hodges 

1601 Rockwell Road 

La Salle, Illinois 61301-0442 

Application No.: 95090101 I.D. No.: 099030AAZ 

Applicant’s Designation: Date Received: September 7, 1995 

Operation of: Portland Cement Manufacturing 

Date Issued: November 19, 2002 Expiration Date2

: November 19, 2007 

Source Location: 1601 Rockwell Road, La Salle, La Salle County 

Responsible Official: Robert Kidnew, Plant Manager 

This permit is hereby granted to the above-designated Permittee to OPERATE Portland 

Cement Manufacturing Plant, pursuant to the above referenced permit application. This 

permit is subject to the conditions contained herein. 

Revision Date Received: November 27, 2002 

Revision Date Issued: January 26, 2004 

Purpose of Revision: Administrative Amendment 

This administrative amendment is being made to change the responsible official. Because 

the changes in the permit were only administrative, no formal public notice was issued. 

This document only contains those portions of the entire CAAPP permit that have been 

revised as a result of this permitting action. If a conflict exists between this 

document and previous versions of the CAAPP permit, this document supercedes those terms 

and conditions of the permit for which the conflict exists. The previous permit issued 

November 19, 2002 is incorporated herein by reference. 

Please attach a copy of this amendment and the following revised pages to the front of 

the most recently issued entire permit. 

If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mangu Patel at 

217/782-2113. 

Donald E. Sutton, P.E. 

Manager, Permit Section 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

DES:MJP:psj 

cc: Illinois EPA, FOS, Region 2 

USEPA 

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 This permit may contain terms and conditions which address the applicability, and compliance if 

determined applicable, of Title I of the CAA and regulations promulgated thereunder, including 40 CFR 

52.21 – federal PSD and 35 IAC Part 203 – Major Stationary Sources Construction and Modification. Any 

such terms and conditions are identified within this permit. 

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 Except as provided in Condition 8.7 of this permit. 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 PAGE

 

1.0 SOURCE IDENTIFICATION 4 

 

 1.1 Source 

 1.2 Owner/Parent Company 

 1.3 Operator 

 1.4 General Source Description 

 

2.0 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS USED IN THIS PERMIT 5 

 

3.0 INSIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES 7 

 

 3.1 Identification of Insignificant Activities 

 3.2 Compliance with Applicable Requirements 

 3.3 Addition of Insignificant Activities 

 

4.0 SIGNIFICANT EMISSION UNITS AT THIS SOURCE 9 

 

5.0 OVERALL SOURCE CONDITIONS 10 

 

 5.1 Source Description 

 5.2 Applicable Regulations 

 5.3 Non-Applicability of Regulations of Concern 

 5.4 Source-Wide Operational and Production Limits and Work 

Practices 

 5.5 Source-Wide Emission Limitations 

 5.6 General Recordkeeping Requirements 

 5.7 General Reporting Requirements 

 5.8 General Operational Flexibility/Anticipated Operating 

Scenarios 

 5.9 General Compliance Procedures 

 

6.0 NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS PERMIT 16 

 

7.0 UNIT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS 17 

 

 7.1 Unit 01 Plant Crusher 

 7.2 Unit 02 Cement Plant 

 7.3 Unit 03 Gasoline storage tank 

 7.4 Unit 04 Fugitive emissions 

 

8.0 GENERAL PERMIT CONDITIONS 39 

 

 8.1 Permit Shield 

 8.2 Applicability of Title IV Requirements 

 8.3 Emissions Trading Programs 

 8.4 Operational Flexibility/Anticipated Operating Scenarios 

 8.5 Testing Procedures 

 8.6 Reporting Requirements 

 8.7 Obligation to Comply with Title I Requirements 

 
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9.0 STANDARD PERMIT CONDITIONS 44 

 

 9.1 Effect of Permit 

 9.2 General Obligations of Permittee 

 9.3 Obligation to Allow Illinois EPA Surveillance 

 9.4 Obligation to Comply with Other Requirements 

 9.5 Liability 

 9.6 Recordkeeping 

 9.7 Annual Emissions Report 

 9.8 Requirements for Compliance Certification 

 9.9 Certification 

 9.10 Defense to Enforcement Actions 

 9.11 Permanent Shutdown 

 9.12 Reopening And Reissuing Permit For Cause 

 9.13 Severability Clause 

 9.14 Permit Expiration and Renewal 

 

10.0 ATTACHMENTS 

 

 10.1 Attachment 1 – Applicable New Source Performance 

standards (NSPS) 

1-1 

 10.2 Attachment 2 - Applicable National Emission Standards 

for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) 

2-1 

 10.3 Attachment 3 - Applicable Regulations from 35 Illinois 

Administrative Code, Subtitle B: Air 

Pollution, Chapter I: Pollution Control 

Board 

3-1 

 10.4 Attachment 4 - State Construction and Operating Permits 4-1 

 10.5 Attachment 5 - Example Certification by a Responsible 

Official 

5-1 

 10.6 Attachment 6 - Guidance on Revising This Permit 6-1 

 10.7 Attachment 7 – Form 199-CAAPP, Application For 

Construction Permit (For CAAPP Sources 

Only) 

7-1 

 10.8 Attachment 8 - Guidance on Renewing This Permit 8-1 
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1.0 SOURCE IDENTIFICATION 

1.1 Source 

Illinois Cement Company 

1601 Rockwell Road 

La Salle, Illinois 61301 

815-224-2112 

I.D. No.: 099030AAZ 

Standard Industrial Classification: 3241, Cement Hydraulic 

1.2 Owner/Parent Company 

Illinois Cement Company 

1601 Rockwell Road 

La Salle, Illinois 61301 

1.3 Operator 

Illinois Cement Company 

1601 Rockwell Road 

La Salle, Illinois 61301 

Eugene Hodges 

815-224-2112 ext 131 

1.4 General Source Description 

The manufacturing process of Portland cement consists of several 

distinct steps. In a process flow orders the steps are: Mineral 

Extraction and Preparation; Pyroprocessing; Cooling and Grinding 

and Storage and Shipment. 

The largest material throughputs are associated with these four 

processes. There are also smaller materials handling aspects, 

which are done to support these steps in preparation of the final 

product. One of these aspects is the handling of the fuel to 

support the Pyroprocessing system. In the case of Illinois 

Cement Company petroleum coke is the major fuel used besides use 

of tire derived fuel and coal in the kiln section. Another 

smaller aspect of material handling takes place in the finish 

grinding area where gypsum is used to modify the characteristics 

of the ground clinker cement, and is used at the rate of 4 to 5% 

of the finished product by weight. 
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2.0 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS USED IN THIS PERMIT 

Act Illinois Environmental Protection Act [415 ILCS 5/1 et seq.] 

AP-42 Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors, Volume 1, 

Stationary Point and Other Sources (and Supplements A 

through F), USEPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and 

Standards, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 

ACMA Alternative Compliance Market Account 

ATUs Allotment Trading Units 

BAT Best Available Technology 

Btu British thermal unit 

°C Degrees Celsius 

CAA Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. Section 7401 et seq.] 

CAAPP Clean Air Act Permit Program 

CAM Compliance Assurance Monitoring 

CFR Code of Federal Regulations 

CO Carbon Monoxide 

Cm Centimeter 

ERMS Emission Reduction Market System 

°F Degrees Fahrenheit 

Ft2 Feet square 

ft3 Cubic foot 

gal Gallon 

Gm Gram 

HAP Hazardous Air Pollutant 

Hp Horse power 

hr Hour 

IAC Illinois Administrative Code 

I.D. No. Identification Number of Source, assigned by Illinois EPA 

Illinois EPA Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 

In Inch 

°K degrees Kelvin 

Kg kilo gram 

KW Kilowatts 

kpa Kilopascals 

lb Pound 

MACT Maximum Available Control Technology 

mmcf Million cubic feet 

MG Mega Gram 

M Meter 

mmBtu Million British thermal units 

mmHg Millimeters of mercury 

mo Month 

MW Mega Watts 

NOx Nitrogen Oxides 

NSPS New Source Performance Standards 

OM Organic Material 

PM Particulate Matter 

PM10 Particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or 

equal to a nominal 10 microns as measured by applicable test 

or monitoring methods 
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ppm parts per million 

PSD Prevention of Significant Deterioration 

psia Pounds per square inch absolute 

RMP Risk Management Plan 

scf Standard cubic foot 

SO2 Sulfur Dioxide 

T Ton 

T1 Title I - identifies Title I conditions that have been 

carried over from an existing permit 

T1N Title I New – identifies Title I conditions that are being 

established in this permit 

T1R Title I Revised – identifies Title I conditions that have 

been carried over from an existing permit and subsequently 

revised in this permit 

USEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency 

VOL Volatile Organic Liquid 

VOM Volatile Organic Material 

wt. Weight 

yr Year 
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3.0 INSIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES 

3.1 Identification of Insignificant Activities 

The following activities at the source constitute insignificant 

activities as specified in 35 IAC 201.210: 

3.1.1 Activities determined by the Illinois EPA to be 

insignificant activities, pursuant to 35 IAC 201.210(a)(1) 

and 201.211, as follows: 

2 - grinding aid storage tanks 

3.1.2 Activities that are insignificant activities based upon 

maximum emissions, pursuant to 35 IAC 201.210(a)(2) or 

(a)(3), as follows: 

None 

3.1.3 Activities that are insignificant activities based upon 

their type or character, pursuant to 35 IAC 201.210(a)(4) 

through (18), as follows: 

Number of 

Activities Activity Description 

35 IAC 

Regulatory 

Citation 

 

2 Fuel Oil Storage Tanks 201.210(a)(11)

2 Used Oil Storage tanks 201.210(a)(10)

1 Teledyne-VG4D 25 HP gasoline 

engine 

201.210(a)(15)

20 Comfort heaters, Natural Gas 

30,000 to 360,000 Btu/hr 

201.210(a)(4A)

1 Hotsy #2 Fuel fired steam 

cleaners 385,000 Btu/hr 

201.210(a)(4B)

4 Water Heaters 3-199,000 and 1-

231,000 Btu/hr 

201.210(a)(4A)

4 White Heaters LP gas 3-168,000 

Btu/hr 

201.210(a)(4A)

 

1 300 gallon lube oil dispenser 201.210(a)(11)

1 Shop heater, clean burn used 

oil 375,000 Btu/hr 

201.210(a)(4A)

3.1.4 The Permittee has activities that are considered 

insignificant activities pursuant to 35 IAC 201.210(b). 

3.2 Compliance with Applicable Requirements 

Insignificant activities are subject to applicable requirements 

notwithstanding status as insignificant activities. In 

particular, in addition to regulations of general applicability, 
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such as 35 IAC 212.301 and 212.123 (Condition 5.2.2), the 

Permittee shall comply with the following requirements, as 

applicable: 

3.2.1 For each cold cleaning degreaser, the Permittee shall 

comply with the applicable equipment and operating 

requirements of 35 IAC 215.182, 218.182, or 219.182. 

3.2.2 For each particulate matter process emission unit, the 

Permittee shall comply with the applicable particulate 

matter emission limit of 35 IAC 212.321 or 212.322. For 

example, the particulate matter emissions from a process 

emission unit shall not exceed 0.55 pounds per hour if the 

emission unit’s process weight rate is 100 pounds per hour 

or less, pursuant to 35 IAC 266.110. 

3.2.3 For each organic material emission unit that uses organic 

material, e.g., a mixer or printing line, the Permittee 

shall comply with the applicable VOM emission limit of 35 

IAC 215.301, 218.301, or 219.301, which requires that 

organic material emissions not exceed 8.0 pounds per hour 

or do not qualify as photochemically reactive material as 

defined in 35 IAC 211.4690. 

3.3 Addition of Insignificant Activities 

3.3.1 The Permittee is not required to notify the Illinois EPA 

of additional insignificant activities present at the 

source of a type that is identified in Condition 3.1, 

until the renewal application for this permit is 

submitted, pursuant to 35 IAC 201.212(a). 

3.3.2 The Permittee must notify the Illinois EPA of any proposed 

addition of a new insignificant activity of a type 

addressed by 35 IAC 201.210(a) and 201.211 other than 

those identified in Condition 3.1, pursuant to Section 

39.5(12)(b) of the Act. 

3.3.3 The Permittee is not required to notify the Illinois EPA 

of additional insignificant activities present at the 

source of a type identified in 35 IAC 201.210(b). 
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4.0 SIGNIFICANT EMISSION UNITS AT THIS SOURCE* 

Emission 

Unit Description Emission Control 

Equipment 

01 Aggregate crushing: 

Plant Primary Crusher 

 155 Baghouse 

Grinding of raw materials 

Roller mill (Loesche Mill) 

422 Baghouse 

Raw feed system: 

Raw blending, raw mix storage, 

kiln feed tank 

305, 311, 341 , 404, 

312-01 & 312-02 

Baghouses 

Fly ash storage and feeding 

system 

341 Baghouse 

Pre heater kiln 422 Baghouse 

Clinker cooler 429 & 432 Baghouses 

Clinker storage 437 Baghouse 

Clinker reclaim 604 Baghouse 

Mini mill #1 630 Baghouse 

Mini mill #2 611 Baghouse 

Mini mill #3 611 Baghouse 

#5 Finish mill 722 Baghouse 

#6 Finish mill 2715, 2722, 2724 & 

2726 Baghouses 

02 

Cement storage and loading 729, 807 and 809 

Baghouses 

06 Gasoline Storage Tank 1000 

Gallons 

Submerged Loading 

07 Fugitive Emissions --- 

* The above list of emission units may not include units 

constructed after the submittal of the original application. 

However, any such units are identified in the attached state 

construction and operating permits that are incorporated here in 

(see Attachment 4). These units are permitted to operate under 

this permit in accordance with the conditions of these attached 

permits. This list will be revised to include such units in 

subsequent reopening of this permit in accordance with the timely 

submittal of the necessary information. 
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5.0 OVERALL SOURCE CONDITIONS 

5.1 Source Description 

5.1.1 This permit is issued based on the source requiring a 

CAAPP permit as a major source of NOx, PM, SO2, and VOM 

emissions. 

5.1.2 This permit is issued based on the source not being a 

major source of HAPs 

5.2 Applicable Regulations 

5.2.1 Specific emission units at this source are subject to 

particular regulations as set forth in Section 7 (UnitSpecific Conditions) of this permit. 

5.2.2 In addition, emission units at this source are subject to 

the following regulations of general applicability: 

a. No person shall cause or allow the emission of 

fugitive particulate matter from any process, 

including any material handling or storage activity, 

that is visible by an observer looking generally 

overhead at a point beyond the property line of the 

source unless the wind speed is greater than 40.2 

kilometers per hour (25 miles per hour), pursuant to 

35 IAC 212.301 and 212.314. 

Compliance with this requirement is considered to be 

assured by the inherent nature of operations at this 

source, as demonstrated by historical operation. 

b. No person shall cause or allow the emission of smoke 

or other particulate matter, with an opacity greater 

than 30 percent, into the atmosphere from any 

emission unit other than those emission units subject 

to the requirements of 35 IAC 212.122, pursuant to 35 

IAC 212.123(a), except as allowed by 35 IAC 

212.123(b) and 212.124. 

5.2.3 Fugitive Particulate Matter Operating Program 

a. This source shall be operated under the provisions of 

an operating program prepared by the Permittee and 

submitted to the Illinois EPA for its review. Such 

operating program shall be designed to significantly 

reduce fugitive particulate matter emissions [35 IAC 

212.309(a)]. 

b. The operating program shall be amended from time to 

time by the Permittee so that the operating program 

is current. Such amendments shall be consistent with 

the requirements set forth by this Condition and 
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shall be submitted to the Illinois EPA [35 IAC 

212.312]. 

c. All normal traffic pattern roads and parking 

facilities located at this source shall be paved or 

treated with water, oils, or chemical dust 

suppressants. All paved areas shall be cleaned on a 

regular basis. All areas treated with water, oils, 

or chemical dust suppressants shall have the 

treatment applied on a regular basis, as needed, in 

accordance with the operating program [35 IAC 

212.306]. 

5.2.4 Ozone Depleting Substances 

The Permittee shall comply with the standards for 

recycling and emissions reduction of ozone depleting 

substances pursuant to 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F, except 

as provided for motor vehicle air conditioners in Subpart 

B of 40 CFR Part 82: 

a. Persons opening appliances for maintenance, service, 

repair, or disposal must comply with the required 

practices pursuant to 40 CFR 82.156. 

b. Equipment used during the maintenance, service, 

repair, or disposal of appliances must comply with 

the standards for recycling and recovery equipment 

pursuant to 40 CFR 82.158. 

c. Persons performing maintenance, service, repair, or 

disposal of appliances must be certified by an 

approved technician certification program pursuant to 

40 CFR 82.161. 

5.2.5 Risk Management Plan 

Should this stationary source, as defined in 40 CFR 

Section 68.3, become subject to the Accidental Release 

Prevention regulations in 40 CFR Part 68, then the owner 

or operator shall submit [40 CFR 68.215(a)(2)(i) and 

(ii)]: 

a. A compliance schedule for meeting the requirements of 

40 CFR Part 68 by the date provided in 40 CFR 

68.10(a); or 

b. A certification statement that the source is in 

compliance with all requirements of 40 CFR Part 68, 

including the registration and submission of the Risk 

Management Plan (RMP), as part of the annual 

compliance certification required by 40 CFR Part 70 

or 71. 
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5.2.6 a. Should this stationary source become subject to a 

regulation under 40 CFR Parts 60, 61, or 63, or 35 

IAC after the date issued of this permit, then the 

owner or operator shall, in accordance with the 

applicable regulation(s), comply with the applicable 

requirements by the date(s) specified and shall 

certify compliance with the applicable requirements 

of such regulation(s) as part of the annual 

compliance certification, as required by 40 CFR Part 

70 or 71. 

b. No later than upon the submittal for renewal of this 

permit, the owner or operator shall submit, as part 

of an application, the necessary information to 

address either the non-applicability of, or 

demonstrate compliance with all applicable 

requirements of any potentially applicable regulation 

which was promulgated after the date issued of this 

permit. 

5.2.7 Episode Action Plan 

a. The source is required to have an episode action plan 

pursuant to 35 IAC 244.142, the Permittee shall 

maintain at the source and have on file with the 

Illinois EPA a written episode action plan (plan) for 

reducing the levels of emissions during yellow 

alerts, red alerts, and emergencies, consistent with 

safe operating procedures. The plan shall contain 

the information specified in 35 IAC 244.144. 

b. The Permittee shall immediately implement the 

appropriate steps described in this plan should an 

air pollution alert or emergency be declared. 

c. If a change occurs at the source which requires a 

revision of the plan (e.g., operational change, 

change in the source contact person), a copy of the 

revised plan shall be submitted to the Illinois EPA 

for review within 30 days of the change. Such plans 

shall be further revised if disapproved by the 

Illinois EPA. 

d. For sources required to have a plan pursuant to 35 

IAC 244.142, a copy of the original plan and any 

subsequent revisions shall be sent to Illinois EPA, 

Compliance Section. 

5.2.8 CAM Plan 

This stationary source has a pollutant-specific emissions 

unit that is subject to 40 CFR Part 64, Compliance 

Assurance Monitoring (CAM) for Major Stationary Sources. 

The source must submit a CAM plan for each affected 
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pollutant-specific emissions unit upon application for 

renewal of the initial CAAPP permit, or upon a significant 

modification to the CAAPP permit for the construction or 

modification of a large pollutant-specific emissions unit 

which has the potential post-control device emissions of 

the applicable regulated air pollutant that equals or 

exceeds major source threshold levels. 

5.3 Non-Applicability of Regulations of Concern 

None 

5.4 Source-Wide Operational and Production Limits and Work Practices 

In addition to the source-wide requirements in the Standard 

Permit Conditions in Section 9, the Permittee shall fulfill the 

following source-wide operational and production limitations 

and/or work practice requirements: 

None 

5.5 Source-Wide Emission Limitations 

5.5.1 Permitted Emissions for Fees 

The annual emissions from the source, not considering 

insignificant activities as addressed by Section 3.0 of 

this permit, shall not exceed the following limitations. 

The overall source emissions shall be determined by adding 

emissions from all emission units. Compliance with these 

limits shall be determined on a calendar year basis. 

These limitations (Condition 5.5.1) are set for the 

purpose of establishing fees and are not federally 

enforceable. 

Permitted Emissions of Regulated Pollutants

Pollutant Tons/Year 

Volatile Organic Material (VOM) 140.9 

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) 220.8 

Particulate Matter (PM) 559.4 

Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) 2264.0 

HAP, not included in VOM or PM - 

Total 3185.1 

5.5.2 Emissions of Hazardous Air Pollutants 

This permit is issued based on the emissions of HAPs as 

listed in Section 112(b) of the CAA not being equal to or 

exceeding 10 tons per year of a single HAP or 25 tons per 

year of any combination of such HAPs, so that this source 

is considered a minor source for HAPs. 
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5.5.3 Other Source-Wide Emission Limitations 

Other source-wide emission limitations are not set for 

this source pursuant to either the federal rules for 

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), 40 CFR 

52.21, Illinois EPA rules for Major Stationary Sources 

Construction and Modification, 35 IAC Part 203, or Section 

502(b)(10) of the CAA. However, there may be unit 

specific emission limitations set forth in Section 7 of 

this permit pursuant to these rules. 

5.6 General Recordkeeping Requirements 

5.6.1 Emission Records 

The Permittee shall maintain records of the following 

items for the source to demonstrate compliance with 

Condition 5.5.1, pursuant to Section 39.5(7)(b) of the 

Act: 

Total annual emissions on a calendar year basis for the 

emission units covered by Section 7 (Unit Specific 

Conditions) of this permit. 

5.6.5 Records for Operating Scenarios 

N/A 

5.6.6 Retention and Availability of Records 

a. All records and logs required by this permit shall be 

retained for at least five years from the date of 

entry (unless a longer retention period is specified 

by the particular recordkeeping provision herein), 

shall be kept at a location at the source that is 

readily accessible to the Illinois EPA or USEPA, and 

shall be made available for inspection and copying by 

the Illinois EPA or USEPA upon request. 

b. The Permittee shall retrieve and print, on paper 

during normal source office hours, any records 

retained in an electronic format (e.g., computer) in 

response to an Illinois EPA or USEPA request for 

records during the course of a source inspection. 

5.7 General Reporting Requirements 

5.7.1 General Source-Wide Reporting Requirements 

The Permittee shall promptly notify the Illinois EPA, 

Compliance Section, of deviations of the source with the 

permit requirements as follows, pursuant to Section 

39.5(7)(f)(ii) of the Act. Reports shall describe the 
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probable cause of such deviations, and any corrective 

actions or preventive measures taken. 

5.7.2 Annual Emissions Report 

The annual emissions report required pursuant to Condition 

9.7 shall contain emissions information for the previous 

calendar year. 

5.8 General Operational Flexibility/Anticipated Operating Scenarios 

N/A 

5.9 General Compliance Procedures 

5.9.1 General Procedures for Calculating Emissions 

Compliance with the source-wide emission limits specified 

in Condition 5.5 shall be based on the recordkeeping and 

reporting requirements of Conditions 5.6 and 5.7, and 

compliance procedures in Section 7 (Unit Specific 

Conditions) of this permit. 
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6.0 NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS PERMIT 
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7.0 UNIT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS 

7.1 Unit 01 – Mineral receiving & preparation 

7.1.1 Description 

Historically Illinois Cement had limestone and shale 

deposits to the north and east of the plant which provided 

the minerals necessary for successful clinker production. 

The La Salle quarry was connected to the cement plant by a 

material conveying system. The conveyors have been 

removed and the La Salle quarry is now depleted. The 

plant is now supplied rock from the Dimmick quarry. 

Tandem box semis travel from the working face of the 

Dimmick quarry to the primary crusher located at the 

plant, carrying an average load of 23.5 tons per trip. 

The rock is then dumped into the primary crusher. A 

vibrating grate controls the feed rate to the primary 

crusher. Emissions from the crusher are controlled by a 

baghouse dust collector known as the 155 baghouse. Shale 

deposits are available locally. For requisite silica, 

alumina, and iron, shale, flyash or other sources of these 

elements are used in much smaller proportions than is 

limestone. Alternate sources of limestone can also be 

used to supplement the quarry rock chemistry to arrive at 

the desired chemical characteristics. Quarried materials 

are run through the crusher to remove lumps and is 

conveyed to a separate enclosed storage area. 

The kiln is typically in continuous operation except for 

power failures, unplanned maintenance outages, and a 

scheduled annual shutdown and repair period. The quarry 

operation can provide more material than can be processed 

in a 24 hour period. The primary crusher is rated at 600 

tons per hour while a typical kiln feed rate would be 

approximately 150 tons per hour. Safety considerations 

make the extraction of limestone during daylight hours 

more desirable than at night. Consequently there is a 

limestone reclaim pile located adjacent to the raw 

material storage bins. Enough excess limestone material 

can be stockpiled to provide for continuous operation of 

the kiln. The quarry is typically in operation 5 days per 

week and 16 hours per day. 

Limestone can be recovered from the limestone reclaim area 

or it can be conveyed directly into the covered storage 

area. Shale or clay is usually conveyed directly to the 

covered storage area. The shale resource at this plant is 

almost a soil-like consistency. Exposure to the elements 

may result in reformation of lumps in the shale, which is 

undesirable from a mineral blending and mixing standpoint. 

Mineral board is also being examined for suitability as a 

feed material at the kiln. 
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Raw material is conveyed from the storage areas to the 

Loesche Mill. Here the kiln exhaust gases are utilized to 

dry the mined materials. The Loesche Mill is a roller 

mill which receives heated air after it has passed through 

the kiln preheater. The ground raw material is conveyed 

to the blend tanks. The ground raw material is analyzed 

for its mineral properties, and blended with components 

from one of the other 16 raw mix silos. There are two 

blend silos, which are used to control the elemental 

formulation mix. When the proper balances have been 

assured, the material is fed into the kiln feed tank. 

7.1.2 List of Emission Units and Pollution Control Equipment* 

Description 

Emission Control 

Equipment 

Date 

Constructed 

Aggregate crushing: 

Plant Primary Crusher 

155 Baghouse 2001 

* The above list of emission units may not include units 

constructed after the submittal of the original 

application. However, any such units are identified in 

the attached state construction and operating permits that 

are incorporated here in (see Attachment 4). These units 

are permitted to operate under this permit in accordance 

with the conditions of these attached permits. This list 

will be revised to include such units in subsequent 

reopening of this permit in accordance with the timely 

submittal of the necessary information. 

7.1.3 Applicability Provisions and Applicable Regulations 

a. An “affected aggregate crushing” for the purpose of 

these unit-specific conditions is an emission unit 

described in conditions 7.1.1 and 7.1.2. 

b. The affected aggregate crushing is subject to the 

emission limits identified in Condition 5.2.2. 

c. The affected aggregate crushing is subject to 40 CFR 

60 Subparts A and OOO--Standards of Performance for 

Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants. The Illinois 

EPA is administering NSPS in Illinois on behalf of 

the USEPA under a delegation agreement. This 

regulation is attached hereto and incorporated herein 

by reference (see Attachment 1). 

d. The affected aggregate crushing is subject to 35 IAC 

Part 212 Subpart Q, Particulate Matter Emissions From 

Stone, Clay, Glass and Concrete Manufacturing. This 

regulation is attached hereto and incorporated herein 

by reference (see Attachment 3). 
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e. The affected aggregate crushing is subject to 35 IAC 

Part 212 Subpart L, Particulate Matter Emissions From 

Process Emission Sources. This regulation is 

attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference 

(see Attachment 3). 

7.1.4 Non-Applicability of Regulations of Concern 

a. The affected aggregate crushing is not subject to 35 

IAC 212.324, Process Emission Units In Certain Areas, 

because the source is not located in a non-attainment 

area for PM10, as identified in 35 IAC 212.324(a)(1). 

7.1.5 Operational and Production Limits and Work Practices 

a. At all times, including periods of startup, shutdown, 

and malfunction, owners and operators shall, to the 

extent practicable, maintain and operate the affected 

aggregate crushing including associated air pollution 

control equipment in a manner consistent with good 

air pollution control practice for minimizing 

emissions. Determination of whether acceptable 

operating and maintenance procedures are being used 

will be based on information available to the 

Illinois EPA or USEPA which may include, but is not 

limited to, monitoring results, opacity observations, 

review of operating and maintenance procedures, and 

inspection of the source [40 CFR 60.11(d)]. 

b. The Permittee shall follow good operating practices 

for the dust collection systems, including periodic 

inspection, routine maintenance and prompt repair of 

defects. 

7.1.6 Emission Limitations 

In addition to Condition 5.2.2 and the source wide 

emission limitations in Condition 5.5, the affected 

aggregate crushing is subject to the following: 

a. The affected aggregate crushing is subject to 

emission limitations established in State 

Construction and Operating Permits, which have been 

attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference 

(see Attachment 4). In the event that there are 

conflicting provisions in the incorporated State 

Construction and Operating Permits, the most recently 

issued permit conditions shall apply. 

b. The limitations in the State Construction and 

Operating Permits were established pursuant to 40 CFR 

52.21, Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD). 

These limits ensure that the construction and/or 
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modification addressed in the aforementioned permits 

do not constitute a new major source or major 

modification pursuant to Title I of the CAA, 

specifically the federal rules for Prevention of 

Significant Deterioration (PSD), 40 CFR 52.21 [T1]. 

c. Compliance with annual limits shall be determined on 

a monthly basis from the sum of the data for the 

current month plus the preceding 11 months (running 

12 month total) [T1]. 

7.1.7 Testing Requirements 

a. The affected aggregate crushing is subject to the 

applicable testing requirements in 40 CFR 60.675. 

This regulation is attached hereto and incorporated 

herein by reference (see Attachment 1). 

b. The affected aggregate crushing is subject to the 

applicable testing requirements in 35 IAC Part 212 

Subpart A. This regulation is attached hereto and 

incorporated herein by reference (see Attachment 3). 

c. The affected aggregate crushing is subject to the 

applicable testing requirements established in State 

Construction and Operating Permits, which have been 

attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference 

(see Attachment 4). 

7.1.8 Monitoring Requirements 

None 

7.1.9 Recordkeeping Requirements 

In addition to the records required by Condition 5.6, the 

Permittee shall maintain records of the following items 

for the affected aggregate crushing to demonstrate 

compliance with Conditions 5.5.1, 7.1.3, and 7.1.6, 

pursuant to Section 39.5(7)(b) of the Act: 

a. The affected aggregate crushing is subject to the 

applicable recordkeeping requirements in 35 IAC Part 

212, Subparts A and Q. These regulations are 

attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference 

(see Attachment 3). 

b. The affected aggregate crushing is subject to the 

applicable recordkeeping requirements established in 

State Construction and Operating Permits, which have 

been attached hereto and incorporated herein by 

reference (see Attachment 4). 
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c. Records addressing use of good operating practices 

for the dust collection systems: 

i. Records for periodic inspection of the dust 

collection systems with date, individual 

performing the inspection, and nature of 

inspection; and 

ii. Records for prompt repair of defects, with 

identification and description of defect, 

effect on emissions, date identified, date 

repaired, and nature of repair. 

d. Monthly and aggregate annual PM emissions from the 

affected aggregate crushing shall be maintained, 

based on aggregate throughput and the applicable 

emission factors, with supporting calculations. 

7.1.10 Reporting Requirements 

The Permittee shall promptly notify the Illinois EPA, 

Compliance Section, of deviations of the affected 

aggregate crushing with the permit requirements as 

follows, pursuant to Section 39.5(7)(f)(ii) of the Act. 

Reports shall describe the probable cause of such 

deviations, and any corrective actions or preventive 

measures taken: 

a. The affected aggregate crushing is subject to the 

applicable reporting requirements in 35 IAC Part 212, 

Subparts A and Q. These regulations are attached 

hereto and incorporated herein by reference (see 

Attachment 3). 

b. The affected aggregate crushing is subject to the 

applicable reporting requirements established in 

State Construction and Permits, which have been 

attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference 

(see Attachment 4). 

c. Emissions of PM in excess of limits in Condition 

7.1.6 within 30 days of such an occurrence. 

7.1.11 Operational Flexibility/Anticipated Operating Scenarios 

None 

7.1.12 Compliance Procedures 

Compliance with the emission limits shall be based on the 

recordkeeping requirements in Condition 7.1.9 and the 

emission factors and formulas listed below: 
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To determine compliance with Conditions 5.5.1,7.1.3 and 

7.1.6, PM emissions from the affected aggregate crushing 

plant shall be calculated based on the emission rates from 

the State Construction and Operating Permits (See 

attachment 4) and/or applicable emission factors for 

crushed stone processing, Table 11.19.2-2, AP-42, Volume 

I, Fifth Edition, Supplement D, January, 1995. 
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7.2 Unit 02: Cement Plant 

7.2.1 Description 

The manufacturing process of Portland Cement consists of 

several distinct steps. In a process flow orders the 

steps are :Mineral receiving & preparation, 

Pyroprocessing, Cooling & Grinding and Storage & Shipment. 

The largest material throughputs are associated with these 

four processes. There are also smaller material handling 

aspects which are done to support these steps in 

preparation of the final product. One of these aspects is 

the handling of the fuel to support the Pyroprocessing 

system. In the case of Illinois Cement Company, coke is 

currently the major fuel used in the kiln system. In 

addition to petroleum coke, permits allow the use of tire 

derived fuel, coal and natural gas in the Pyroprocessing 

system. Another smaller aspect of material handling takes 

place in the finish grinding area where gypsum is used to 

modify the characteristics of the ground clinker cement. 

Fly ash and slag can also be used to supplement the 

finished ground Portland cement. 

Pyroprocessing: 

The preheater tower is the feed end of the Pyroprocessing 

system. The raw materials are fed in a counter flow 

fashion to the combustion gases. This results in thermal 

transfer and efficiency, since no outside fuel source is 

used to dry the raw materials. In addition, the preheater 

kiln design results in a shorter kiln, which can result in 

more compact plant designs. The limestone in the 

preheater section reduces the amount of sulfur oxides 

which are emitted into the atmosphere. It also lowers the 

inlet temperature to the control device, which in this 

case is the 422 baghouse. The kiln is a refractory lined 

steel cylinder 13.5 feet in diameter by 190 feet long. 

The kiln is fired by pulverized coke or coal and which is 

ground and blown into the hood end of the kiln. Natural 

gas is used for startup conditions, and to supplement the 

coke firing. 

The preheater tower is located at the opposite end of the 

kiln from the coal firing or hood end of the kiln. The 

preheater is a series of five cyclone shaped refractory 

lined vessels which provide for heat transfer between the 

hot combustion gases and the ground raw material. 

The four steps in the heating of the raw material are as 

follows: Evaporation of uncombined water, dehydration of 

hydrated mineral forms, calcination or release of CO2, and 

the solid state chemical reaction of oxides to form the 
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cement clinker. Drying occurs up to 212 degrees F and 

dehydration goes through 800 degrees F. Calcination 

occurs up to 1800 degrees F, while clinker formation takes 

place up to 2750 degrees F. For the most part, 

evaporation and dehydration take place in the preheater 

section while calcination and clinker formation occurs in 

the kiln. 

The last stage of the preheater is where the tire derived 

fuel (TDF) can be introduced into the kiln. The system 

allows introduction of whole tires into this last stage. 

The required stack testing has already been done to 

demonstrate the effect of TDF on kiln emissions. The 

system can accommodate both truck and passenger car tires. 

A building is located south of the preheater tower to 

receive the scrap tires. A conveying system can carry the 

tires up to the preheater area. The tires may be 

introduced through an air lock system. 

The Pyroprocessing system can operate with the exhaust 

gases passing through the Loesche Mill (raw grinding) or 

they may bypass the raw grinding mill. The entire system 

operates under negative pressure. In order to prevent 

high temperatures in the 422 Kiln baghouse, additional 

ambient air is bled into the system to temper the kiln 

exhaust gas when the Loesche Mill is down for maintenance 

or repairs. The Loesche Mill is normally in operation, 

and provides extra conditioning of the kiln exhaust gas. 

The tempering of the air is necessary to preserve the 

bagfilter material, which is rated to withstand 575 degree 

F heat. A new 190 foot kiln exhaust stack was installed 

in 2000 to handle the treated kiln gas. The Portland 

Cement MACT standards require that the 422 baghouse inlet 

temperatures remain below a temperature suitable for 

dioxin/furan condensation as demonstrated by the initial 

stack tests. There is a continuously recording 

thermocouple, which records the temperatures at this 

location. 

Cooling & Grinding: 

Once the raw material has attained adequate temperature 

and residence time to form the cement clinker, it is 

discharged from the hot end of the kiln. The rotating 

kiln is inclined to aid in material transport as the 

solids rotate in a cascading fashion. The material as 

discharged from the kiln is in excess of 2000 degrees F 

and is visibly glowing from its innate heat content. The 

material drops into a chamber where ambient air is drawn 

in through a fixed grate heat exchanger. The hot clinker 

drops into the cooler and builds up material for even heat 

distribution. Air cannons will periodically push the 

clinker through the cooling chamber. Fans 426-2 to 426-5 

draw in ambient air. The clinker is cooled to 
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approximately 400 degrees F and passes though a clinker 

breaker and is conveyed to the clinker storage building, 

which measures 115 by 440 feet. The dilution air from the 

clinker cooler which has passed through the chain driven 

grate mechanism, may carry particulate matter in the air 

stream. Some of this airflow is diverted to the Raymond 

coal mill and is used to dry the coal/coke. It also 

improves the thermal efficiency of the kiln by preheating 

the combustion air. The remainder of the clinker cooler 

air stream passes through the 441 air to air heat 

exchanger, which cools the air stream before passing 

through the 429 clinker cooler baghouse. The clinker 

cooler baghouse also controls emissions from the clinker 

cooler conveyor. A supplemental 432 baghouse has been 

added to control dust from clinker conveying. 

The clinker storage building is partially enclosed. An 

overhead tripper car conveying system drops the cooled 

clinker onto the storage piles. A reclaim belt below the 

clinker storage pile retrieves the clinker which has 

cooled further from the storage residence time. The 

reclaim belt and conveyor system can convey clinker to 

either the large number 5 or number 6 finish grinding mill 

or to one of three minimills. The proportion of gypsum 

and clinker is metered by weigh belts and fed into the 

ball mills. The ground clinker and gypsum are classified 

by an air separator. The oversized material is returned 

to the feed end of the finish grinding mill while the 

material with the finess, required by the cement grade 

being produced, is blown into one of two storage areas. 

Small amounts of grinding aids are used to control 

temperatures in the mill itself and also used to control 

the characteristics of the finished ground cement. In 

some cases, the grinding will generate such an abundance 

of heat, that the ground cement must be cooled by noncontact water jacketed heat exchangers before being 

pneumatically transferred to the cement storage and 

shipping silos. The number 5 mill is controlled by the 

722 finish grinding baghouse collector. There are two 

baghouses which control emissions from the three 

minimills. Baghouse 611 controls two of the minimills and 

air separators. Baghouse 630 controls the third minimill 

and air separator. The 630 baghouse also controls the 

drop points of 433 to 434 belts and also 605 elevator. 

There is one spot collector on the material transfer 

conveyors. Baghouse 604-1 controls dust from 605 elevator 

to the 604 belt. 

The number 6 finish mill is controlled by four baghouses. 

The main baghouse is 2722, which vents to the outside of 

the building. The 2715 separator baghouse and the 2726 

nuisance dust baghouse vent to the interior of the number 

6 mill building. The 2724 baghouse is located on the 

exterior of the clinker bin and vents to the atmosphere. 
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Storage & Shipment: 

As mentioned in the previous section, the finished ground 

portland cement is blown into one of two cement storage 

banks. The older cement silos located at the west end of 

the mineral processing area are used for storage only. 

All of the rail and truck loading is accomplished in the 

new silo area, which was constructed in 1981, while the 

storage only silos date back to 1927. The blower air 

which is used to transport the portland cement through 

metal lines will suspend a certain amount of fine 

particles. As the cement falls into one of the two 

storage areas, the displacement air is cleaned by dust 

collectors mounted on top of each of the two buildings. 

The collector for the old silos is the 729 baghouse 

collector. The 807 baghouse dust collector controls 

transfer emissions from the newer storage silos. The 

shipping scales are located below the new silo structure. 

There are six telescoping loading chutes, which are mated 

to the loading ports for the truck or rail car. As the 

ground cement is transferred into the receiving vessel, 

the displacement air is controlled by six identical Sly 

baghouse collectors, which are located in the mezzanine 

area above the loading bays. Those loading collectors are 

numbered 809-18 through 809-23 to correspond to silo 

numbers 18 through 23. The loading dust collectors vent 

to the loading bay, which is typically open on both ends. 

The 809 dust collectors were upgraded in 2002. 

The gypsum rock is stored in a covered area near the No. 6 

finish mill. It is then conveyed to gypsum bins located 

in the finish grinding areas of the plant. 

In the introductory section there was mention of 

additional material handling besides the mineral 

processing stream. The coal and coke receiving area is 

located north of the kiln and is a covered storage area. 

The coal/coke is conveyed directly to the coal/coke 

storage building which somewhat resembles a battleship and 

is referred to as such by plant personnel. If the 

coal/coke arrives in a frozen condition or has chunks too 

large for either the conveying or crushing equipment, a 

coal/coke crusher located at the head end of the coal/coke 

conveyor is used to reduce the solid fuel to a more 

uniform size and consistency. It is used only 

occasionally when conditions require it. Coal/coke can be 

received in the covered storage area, or it can be 

conveyed into the coal/coke storage bins. 
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7.2.2 List of Emission Units and Pollution Control Equipment* 

Source Description Control 

Equipment 

Date 

Constructed** 

Grinding of 

raw materials 

Roller mill 

(Loesche 

Mill) 

422 and 305 

Baghouses 

Prior to 

February 1974

Raw feed 

system: 

Raw blending, 

raw mix 

storage, kiln 

feed tank 

311 Baghouse, 

341 Baghouse, 

404 Baghouse, 

312-01 Baghouse, 

312-02 Baghouse 

Prior to 

February 1974

Raw feed 

preparation 

Fly ash 

storage and 

feeding 

system 

341 Baghouse September 

1995 

Pyro 

processing 

System 

Pre heater 

kiln 

422 Baghouse February 1974

Clinker 

cooler 

429 and 432 

Baghouses 

Prior 1974 

Clinker 

storage 

437 Baghouse After April 

1972 

Clinker 

reclaim 

604 baghouse After April 

1972 

Mini mill #1 630 Baghouse Prior 1973 

Mini mill #2 611 Baghouse Prior 1973 

Cooling and 

Grinding 

Mini mill #3 611 Baghouse Prior 1973 

#5 Finish 

mill 

Cooling and 722 Baghouse Prior 1974 

Grinding 

(Cont.) #6 finish 

mill 

2715, 2722, 2724 

& 2726 baghouses 

1998 

Shipping 

and Storage 

Cement 

storage and 

loading 

729, 807 and 809 

Baghouses 

1961 

* The above list of emission units may not include units 

constructed after the submittal of the original 

application. However, any such units are identified in 

the attached state construction and operating permits that 

are incorporated here in (see Attachment 4). These units 

are permitted to operate under this permit in accordance 

with the conditions of these attached permits. This list 

will be revised to include such units in subsequent 

reopening of this permit in accordance with the timely 

submittal of the necessary information. 

** State Construction and Operating Permits (attachment 4) 

provides dates of latest modification. 
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7.2.3 Applicability Provisions and Applicable Regulations 

a. An “affected Cement Plant” for the purpose of these 

unit-specific conditions is an emission unit 

described in conditions 7.2.1 and 7.2.2. 

b. The affected Cement Plant is subject to the emission 

limits identified in Condition 5.2.2. 

c. The affected Cement Plant is subject to 40 CFR 60 

Subparts A and F--Standards of Performance for 

Portland Cement Plants. The Illinois EPA is 

administering NSPS in Illinois on behalf of the USEPA 

under a delegation agreement. This regulation is 

attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference 

(see Attachment 1). 

d. The affected Cement Plant is subject to 35 IAC Part 

212 Subpart L, Particulate Matter Emissions From 

Process Emission Sources. This regulation is 

attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference 

(see Attachment 3). 

e. The affected Cement Plant is subject to 35 IAC Part 

212 Subpart Q, Particulate Matter Emissions From 

Stone, Clay, Glass and Concrete Manufacturing. This 

regulation is attached hereto and incorporated herein 

by reference (see Attachment 3). 

f. The affected Cement Plant is subject to 35 IAC Part 

214 Subpart K, Sulfur Limitations from Process 

Emission Sources. This regulation is attached hereto 

and incorporated herein by reference (see Attachment 

3). 

g. No person shall cause or allow the discharge of more 

than 3.6 kg/hr (8 lb/hr) of organic material into the 

atmosphere from an affected Cement Plant, except as 

provided in Sections 215.302, 215.303, 215.304 of 

this Part and the following exception: If no odor 

nuisance exists the limitation of this Subpart shall 

apply only to photochemically reactive material (see 

Attachment 3). 

h. The affected Cement Plant is subject to 40 CFR 60 

Subparts A and y--Standards of Performance for new 

pulverized solid fuel firing system under coal 

preparation plants. The Illinois EPA is 

administering NSPS in Illinois on behalf of the USEPA 

under a delegation agreement. This regulation is 

attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference 

(see Attachment 1). 
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i. The affected Cement Plant is subject to the NESHAP 

for the Portland cement manufacturing industry, 40 

CFR 63 Subparts A and LLL. The Illinois EPA is 

administering NESHAP in Illinois on behalf of the 

USEPA under a delegation agreement. This regulation 

is attached hereto and incorporated herein by 

reference (see Attachment 2). 

7.2.4 Non-Applicability of Regulations of Concern 

a. The affected Cement Plant is not subject to 35 IAC 

212.324, Process Emission Units In Certain Areas, 

because the source is not located in a non-attainment 

area for PM10, as identified in 35 IAC 212.324(a)(1). 

b. The affected cement kiln is not subject to 35 IAC 

216.121 for emissions of carbon monoxide because the 

kiln is not by definition a fuel combustion emission 

unit. 

c. The affected cement kiln is not subject to 35 IAC 

217.121 for emissions of nitrogen oxides because the 

kiln is not by definition a fuel combustion emission 

unit. 

7.2.5 Operational and Production Limits and Work Practices 

a. At all times, including periods of startup, shutdown, 

and malfunction, owners and operators shall, to the 

extent practicable, maintain and operate the affected 

Cement Plant including associated air pollution 

control equipment in a manner consistent with good 

air pollution control practice for minimizing 

emissions. Determination of whether acceptable 

operating and maintenance procedures are being used 

will be based on information available to the 

Illinois EPA or USEPA which may include, but is not 

limited to, monitoring results, opacity observations, 

review of operating and maintenance procedures, and 

inspection of the source [40 CFR 60.11(d)]. 

b. The Permittee shall follow good operating practices 

for the dust collection systems, including periodic 

inspection, routine maintenance and prompt repair of 

defects. 

7.2.6 Emission Limitations 

In addition to Condition 5.2.2 and the source wide 

emission limitations in Condition 5.5, the affected Cement 

Plant is subject to the following: 

a. The affected Cement Plant is subject to emission 

limitations established in State Construction and 
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Operating Permits, which have been attached hereto 

and incorporated herein by reference (see Attachment 

4). In the event that there are conflicting 

provisions in the incorporated State Construction and 

Operating Permits, the most recently issued permit 

conditions shall apply. 

b. The limitations in the State Construction and 

Operating Permits were established pursuant to 40 CFR 

52.21, Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) 

[T1]. 

c. Compliance with annual limits shall be determined on 

a monthly basis from the sum of the data for the 

current month plus the preceding 11 months (running 

12 month total) [T1]. 

7.2.7 Testing Requirements 

a. The affected Cement Plant is subject to the 

applicable testing requirements in 40 CFR 60.675. 

This regulation is attached hereto and incorporated 

herein by reference (see Attachment 1). 

b. The affected Cement Plant is subject to the 

applicable testing requirements in 35 IAC Part 212 

Subpart A. This regulation is attached hereto and 

incorporated herein by reference (see Attachment 3). 

c. The affected Cement Plant is subject to the 

applicable testing requirements established in State 

Construction and Operating Permits, which have been 

attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference 

(see Attachment 4). 

7.2.8 Monitoring Requirements 

a. The affected Cement Plant is subject to the 

applicable monitoring requirements in 40 CFR 60.63. 

This regulation is attached hereto and incorporated 

herein by reference (see Attachment 1). 

7.2.9 Recordkeeping Requirements 

In addition to the records required by Condition 5.6, the 

Permittee shall maintain records of the following items 

for the affected Cement Plant to demonstrate compliance 

with Conditions 5.5.1, 7.2.3, and 7.2.6, pursuant to 

Section 39.5(7)(b) of the Act: 

a. The affected Cement Plant is subject to the 

applicable recordkeeping requirements in 35 IAC Part 

212, Subparts A and Q. These regulations are 
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attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference 

(see Attachment 3). 

b. The affected Cement Plant is subject to the 

applicable recordkeeping requirements established in 

State Construction and Operating Permits, which have 

been attached hereto and incorporated herein by 

reference (see Attachment 4). 

c. Records addressing use of good operating practices 

for the dust collection systems: 

i. Records for periodic inspection of the dust 

collection systems with date, individual 

performing the inspection, and nature of 

inspection; and 

ii. Records for prompt repair of defects, with 

identification and description of defect, 

effect on emissions, date identified, date 

repaired, and nature of repair. 

d. The affected Cement Plant is subject to the 

applicable recordkeeping requirements in 40 CFR 

60.65. These regulations are attached hereto and 

incorporated herein by reference (see Attachment 1). 

e. Monthly and aggregate annual NOx, PM, SO2, and VOM 

emissions from the affected Cement Plant shall be 

maintained, based on material throughput/production, 

fuel usage and the applicable emission factors, with 

supporting calculations. 

7.2.10 Reporting Requirements 

The Permittee shall promptly notify the Illinois EPA, 

Compliance Section, of deviations of the affected Cement 

Plant with the permit requirements as follows, pursuant to 

Section 39.5(7)(f)(ii) of the Act. Reports shall describe 

the probable cause of such deviations, and any corrective 

actions or preventive measures taken: 

a. The affected Cement Plant is subject to the 

applicable reporting requirements in 35 IAC Part 212, 

Subparts A and Q. These regulations are attached 

hereto and incorporated herein by reference (see 

Attachment 3). 

b. The affected Cement Plant is subject to the 

applicable reporting requirements established in 

State Construction and Permits, which have been 

attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference 

(see Attachment 4). 
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c. The affected Cement Plant is subject to the 

applicable reporting requirements in 40 CFR 60.65. 

These regulations are attached hereto and 

incorporated herein by reference (see Attachment 1). 

d. Emissions of NOx, PM, SO2, and/or VOM in excess of 

limits in Condition 7.2.6 within 30 days of such an 

occurrence. 

7.2.11 Operational Flexibility/Anticipated Operating Scenarios 

None 

7.2.12 Compliance Procedures 

Compliance with the emission limits shall be based on the 

recordkeeping requirements in Condition 7.2.9 and the 

emission factors and formulas listed below: 

To determine compliance with Conditions 5.5.1,7.2.3 and 

7.2.6, emissions from the affected Cement Plant shall be 

calculated based on the emission rates from the State 

Construction and Operating Permits (See attachment 4) 

and/or applicable emission factors for Portland cement 

manufacturing, Section 11.6, AP-42, Volume I, Fifth 

Edition, Supplement D, January, 1995. 
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7.3 Unit 03: Gasoline Storage Tank 

7.3.1 Description 

The tank is used for storing gasoline. 

7.3.2 List of Emission Equipment and Pollution Control Equipment 

Description 

Emission 

Control 

Date 

Constructed 

 

Gasoline Storage Tank 

1000 Gallons 

Submerged 

Loading 

1993 

7.3.3 Applicability Provisions 

a. The “affected storage tank”, for the purpose of these 

unit-specific conditions is an emission unit 

described in conditions 7.3.1 and 7.3.2. 

b. No person shall cause or allow the loading of any 

organic material in any stationary tank having a 

storage capacity of greater than 946 liter (250 

gallon), unless such tank is equipped with a 

permanent submerged loading pipe [35 IAC 

215.122(b)]. Except as provided in the following 

exemptions: If the tank is a pressure tank then the 

limitations of 35 IAC 215.122(b) shall not apply [35 

IAC 215.121(a)] or if no odor nuisance exists then 

the limitation of 35 IAC 215.122(b) shall only apply 

when the tank is used to store a volatile organic 

liquid with a vapor pressure of 2.5 psia or greater 

at 70° F (see Attachment 3). 

c. No person shall cause or allow the transfer of 

gasoline from any delivery vessel into any stationary 

tank at gasoline dispensing operation, unless such 

tank is equipped with a submerged loading pipe [35 

IAC 215.583(a)(1)] (see Attachment 3). 

7.3.4 Non-Applicability of Regulations of Concern 

a. The affected storage tank is not subject to the 

requirements of 35 IAC 5121, because the tank is less 

than 40,000 gal. 

b. The affected storage tank is not subject to the 

requirements of 35 IAC 215.122(a), because the tank 

is less than 40,000 gal. 

7.3.5 Operational and Production Limits and Work Practices 

Each affected storage tank is subject to the applicable 

provisions of Condition 7.6.3. The affected storage tank 
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shall be equipped and operated with a submerged loading 

pipe for submerged fill. 

7.3.6 Emission Limitations 

In addition to Condition 5.2.2 and the source wide 

limitations in Condition 5.5, the affected storage tank is 

subject to the following: 

None 

Emission limits are not set for the affected storage tank, 

as potential to emit in the absence of permit limit is 

less than the significant and major source thresholds for 

any pollutant pursuant to Title I of the CAA, specifically 

40 CFR 52.21, Prevention of Significant Deterioration 

(PSD). 

7.3.7 Testing Requirements 

None 

7.3.8 Inspection and Monitoring Requirements 

None 

7.3.9 Recordkeeping Requirements 

In addition to the records required by Condition 5.6, the 

Permittee shall maintain records of the following items 

for each affected tank to demonstrate compliance with 

Condition 7.6.5 and 7.6.6 pursuant to Section 39.5(7) of 

the Act: 

a. Design information for the tank showing the presence 

of a submerged loading pipe or submerged fill; 

b. Maintenance and repair records for the tank, as 

related to the repair or replacement of the loading 

pipe; 

c. The throughput of the affected storage tanks, gal/yr; 

and 

d. The annual VOM emissions from the affected storage 

tanks based on the material stored, the tank 

throughput, and the applicable emission factors and 

formulas with supporting calculations. 

7.3.10 Reporting Requirements 

The Permittee shall promptly notify the Illinois EPA, 

Compliance Section of noncompliance of the affected 

storage tank with the permit requirements as follows, 
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pursuant to Section 39.5(7)(f)(ii) of the Act. Reports 

shall describe the probable cause of such deviations, and 

any corrective actions or preventive measures taken: 

a. Any loading of gasoline or other VOL into an affected 

tanks that is not in compliance with Condition 7.3.5, 

e.g., an inoperative or no “submerged loading pipe or 

submerged fill” within five days of becoming aware of 

the noncompliance status. This notification shall 

include a description of the event, the cause for the 

noncompliance, actions taken to correct the 

noncompliance and the steps taken to avoid future 

noncompliance. 

7.3.11 Operational Flexibility/Anticipated Operating Scenarios 

The Permittee is authorized to make the following physical 

or operational change with respect to an affected tank 

without prior notification to the Illinois EPA or revision 

of this permit. This condition does not affect the 

Permittee’s obligation to properly obtain a construction 

permit in a timely manner for any activity constituting 

construction or modification of the source, as defined in 

35 IAC 201.102: 

a. Changes to components related to either the 

“submerged loading pipe or submerged fill”, including 

addition of new components and repair and replacement 

of components; and 

b. Changes in the material stored in a tank provided the 

tank continue to comply with the Conditions of 

Section 7.6.5 of this permit. 

7.3.12 Compliance Procedures 

Compliance with the emission limits in condition 5.5 and 

7.6.6 shall be based on the recordkeeping requirements in 

Condition 7.3.9 and the emission factors and formulas 

listed below: 

For the purpose of estimating VOM emissions from the 

affected storage tank, the current version 4.09 of the 

TANKS program is acceptable, or any subsequent program 

submitted by the Permittee and accepted by Illinois EPA. 
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7.4 Unit 04 - Fugitive Emissions 

7.4.1 Description 

Fugitive emissions are defined as those emissions, which 

would not reasonably pass through a stack, vent or other 

functionally equivalent opening. 

7.4.2 List of Emission Units 

Description Control methods 

Process fugitives 

Storage piles 

Internal transfers 

Haul roads 

Paved roads 

Fugitive particulate matter 

control measures required by 

35IAC Part 212 subpart Q 

7.4.3 Applicability Provisions and Applicable Regulations 

a. The “affected fugitive emission sources” for the 

purpose of these unit-specific conditions, are 

emission sources described in Conditions 7.4.1 and 

7.4.2. 

b. The affected fugitive emission sources are subject to 

the emission limits identified in Condition 5.2.2. 

c. The affected fugitive emission sources are subject to 

35 IAC Part 212 Subpart Q, Particulate Matter 

Emissions From Stone, Clay, Glass and Concrete 

Manufacturing. This regulation is attached hereto 

and incorporated herein by reference (see Attachment 

3). 

d. The affected fugitive emission sources are subject to 

35 IAC Part 212 Subpart K, Fugitive Particulate 

Matter. This regulation is attached hereto and 

incorporated herein by reference (see Attachment 3). 

7.4.4 Non-Applicability of Regulations of Concern 

a. The affected fugitive emission sources of PM are not 

subject to the requirements of 35 IAC 212.321, 

Emissions of Particulate Matter from Process Emission 

Units, because due to the unique nature of this 

process, such rules cannot reasonably be applied. 

7.4.5 Operational and Production Limits and Work Practices 

None 
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7.4.6 Emission Limitations 

In addition to Condition 5.2.2 and the source wide 

emission limitations in Condition 5.5, the affected 

fugitive emission sources are subject to the following: 

a. The affected fugitive emission sources are subject to 

emission limitations established in State 

Construction and Operating Permits, which have been 

attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference 

(see Attachment 4). In the event that there are 

conflicting provisions in the incorporated State 

Construction and Operating Permits, the most recently 

issued permit conditions shall apply. 

b. The limitations in the State Construction and 

Operating Permits were established pursuant to 40 CFR 

52.21, Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) 

[T1]. 

c. Compliance with annual limits shall be determined on 

a monthly basis from the sum of the data for the 

current month plus the preceding 11 months (running 

12 month total) [T1]. 

7.4.7 Testing Requirements 

None 

7.4.8 Inspection Requirements 

None 

7.4.9 Recordkeeping Requirements 

In addition to the records required by Condition 5.6, the 

Permittee shall maintain records of the following items 

for the affected fugitive emission sources to demonstrate 

compliance with Conditions 5.5.1, 7.4.3, and 7.4.6, 

pursuant to Section 39.5(7)(b) of the Act: 

a. The affected fugitive emission sources are subject to 

the applicable recordkeeping requirements in 35 IAC 

Part 212, Subparts A and Q. These regulations are 

attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference 

(see Attachment 3). 

b. The affected fugitive emission sources are subject to 

the applicable recordkeeping requirements established 

in State Construction and Operating Permits, which 

have been attached hereto and incorporated herein by 

reference (see Attachment 4). 
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7.4.10 Reporting Requirements 

The Permittee shall promptly notify the Illinois EPA, 

Compliance Section of deviations of the affected fugitive 

emission source with the permit requirements as follows, 

pursuant to Section 39.5(7)(f)(ii) of the Act. Reports 

shall describe the probable cause of such deviations, and 

any corrective actions or preventive measures taken. 

7.4.11 Operational Flexibility/Anticipated Operating Scenarios 

N/A 

7.4.12 Compliance Procedures 

Compliance with the limits in Conditions 5.5.1 shall be 

based on the recordkeeping requirements in Condition 7.7.9 

and the emission factors listed below: 

a. To determine compliance with Conditions 5.5.1, 7.4.3 

and 7.4.6, PM emissions from the affected fugitive 

emission sources shall be calculated based on the 

applicable emission factors for Fugitive dust 

sources, Section 13.2, AP-42, Volume I, Fifth 

Edition, Supplement D, January, 1995. 
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8.0 GENERAL PERMIT CONDITIONS 

8.1 Permit Shield 

Pursuant to Section 39.5(7)(j) of the Act, the Permittee has 

requested and has been granted a permit shield. This permit 

shield provides that compliance with the conditions of this 

permit shall be deemed compliance with applicable requirements 

which were applicable as of the date the proposed permit for this 

source was issued, provided that either the applicable 

requirements are specifically identified within this permit, or 

the Illinois EPA, in acting on this permit application, has 

determined that other requirements specifically identified are 

not applicable to this source and this determination (or a 

concise summary thereof) is included in this permit. 

This permit shield does not extend to applicable requirements 

which are promulgated after September 25, 2002 (the date of 

issuance of the draft permit) unless this permit has been 

modified to reflect such new requirements. 

8.2 Applicability of Title IV Requirements (Acid Deposition Control) 

This source is not an affected source under Title IV of the CAA 

and is not subject to requirements pursuant to Title IV of the 

CAA. 

8.3 Emissions Trading Programs 

No permit revision shall be required for increases in emissions 

allowed under any USEPA approved economic incentives, marketable 

permits, emissions trading, and other similar programs or 

processes for changes that are provided for elsewhere in this 

permit and that are authorized by the applicable requirement 

[Section 39.5(7)(o)(vii) of the Act]. 

As of the date of issuance of this permit, there are no such 

economic incentive, marketable permit or emission trading 

programs that have been approved by USEPA. 

8.4 Operational Flexibility/Anticipated Operating Scenarios 

8.4.1 Changes Specifically Addressed by Permit 

Physical or operational changes specifically addressed by 

the Conditions of this permit that have been identified as 

not requiring Illinois EPA notification may be implemented 

without prior notice to the Illinois EPA. 

8.4.2 Changes Requiring Prior Notification 

The Permittee is authorized to make physical or operational 

changes that contravene express permit terms without 
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applying for or obtaining an amendment to this permit, 

provided that [Section 39.5(12)(a)(i) of the Act]: 

a. The changes do not violate applicable requirements; 

b. The changes do not contravene federally enforceable 

permit terms or conditions that are monitoring 

(including test methods), recordkeeping, reporting, 

or compliance certification requirements; 

c. The changes do not constitute a modification under 

Title I of the CAA; 

d. Emissions will not exceed the emissions allowed under 

this permit following implementation of the physical 

or operational change; and 

e. The Permittee provides written notice to the Illinois 

EPA, Division of Air Pollution Control, Permit 

Section, at least 7 days before commencement of the 

change. This notice shall: 

i. Describe the physical or operational change; 

ii. Identify the schedule for implementing the 

physical or operational change; 

iii. Provide a statement of whether or not any New 

Source Performance Standard (NSPS) is 

applicable to the physical or operational 

change and the reason why the NSPS does or 

does not apply; 

iv. Provide emission calculations which 

demonstrate that the physical or operational 

change will not result in a modification; and 

v. Provide a certification that the physical or 

operational change will not result in 

emissions greater than authorized under the 

Conditions of this permit. 

8.5 Testing Procedures 

Tests conducted to measure composition of materials, efficiency 

of pollution control devices, emissions from process or control 

equipment, or other parameters shall be conducted using standard 

test methods. Documentation of the test date, conditions, 

methodologies, calculations, and test results shall be retained 

pursuant to the recordkeeping procedures of this permit. Reports 

of any tests conducted as required by this permit or as the 

result of a request by the Illinois EPA shall be submitted as 

specified in Condition 8.6. 
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8.6 Reporting Requirements 

8.6.1 Monitoring Reports 

If monitoring is required by any applicable requirements 

or conditions of this permit, a report summarizing the 

required monitoring results, as specified in the 

conditions of this permit, shall be submitted to the Air 

Compliance Section of the Illinois EPA every six months as 

follows [Section 39.5(7)(f) of the Act]: 

Monitoring Period Report Due Date

 

January – June September 1 

July – December March 1 

All instances of deviations from permit requirements must 

be clearly identified in such reports. All such reports 

shall be certified in accordance with Condition 9.9. 

8.6.2 Test Notifications 

Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this permit, a 

written test plan for any test required by this permit 

shall be submitted to the Illinois EPA for review at least 

60 days prior to the testing pursuant to Section 

39.5(7)(a) of the Act. The notification shall include at 

a minimum: 

a. The name and identification of the affected unit(s); 

b. The person(s) who will be performing sampling and 

analysis and their experience with similar tests; 

c. The specific conditions under which testing will be 

performed, including a discussion of why these 

conditions will be representative of maximum 

emissions and the means by which the operating 

parameters for the source and any control equipment 

will be determined; 

d. The specific determination of emissions and operation 

which are intended to be made, including sampling and 

monitoring locations; 

e. The test method(s) which will be used, with the 

specific analysis method, if the method can be used 

with different analysis methods; 

f. Any minor changes in standard methodology proposed to 

accommodate the specific circumstances of testing, 

with justification; and 
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g. Any proposed use of an alternative test method, with 

detailed justification. 

8.6.3 Test Reports 

Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this permit, the 

results of any test required by this permit shall be 

submitted to the Illinois EPA within 60 days of completion 

of the testing. The test report shall include at a 

minimum [Section 39.5(7)(e)(i) of the Act]: 

a. The name and identification of the affected unit(s); 

b. The date and time of the sampling or measurements; 

c. The date any analyses were performed; 

d. The name of the company that performed the tests 

and/or analyses; 

e. The test and analytical methodologies used; 

f. The results of the tests including raw data, and/or 

analyses including sample calculations; 

g. The operating conditions at the time of the sampling 

or measurements; and 

h. The name of any relevant observers present including 

the testing company’s representatives, any Illinois 

EPA or USEPA representatives, and the representatives 

of the source. 

8.6.4 Reporting Addresses 

a. The following addresses should be utilized for the 

submittal of reports, notifications, and renewals: 

i. Illinois EPA - Air Compliance Section 

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 

Bureau of Air 

Compliance Section (MC 40) 

P.O. Box 19276 

Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276 

ii. Illinois EPA - Air Regional Field Office 

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

5415 North University 

Peoria, Illinois 61614 
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iii. Illinois EPA - Air Permit Section 

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

Permit Section (MC 11) 

P.O. Box 19506 

Springfield, Illinois 62794-9506 

iv. USEPA Region 5 - Air Branch 

USEPA (AE - 17J) 

Air & Radiation Division 

77 West Jackson Boulevard 

Chicago, Illinois 60604 

b. Unless otherwise specified in the particular 

provision of this permit, reports shall be sent to 

the Illinois EPA - Air Compliance Section with a copy 

sent to the Illinois EPA - Air Regional Field Office. 

8.7 Obligation to Comply with Title I Requirements 

Any term, condition, or requirement identified in this permit by 

T1, T1R, or T1N is established or revised pursuant to 35 IAC Part 

203 or 40 CFR 52.21 (“Title I provisions”) and incorporated into 

this permit pursuant to both Section 39.5 and Title I provisions. 

Notwithstanding the expiration date on the first page of this 

permit, the Title I conditions remain in effect pursuant to Title 

I provisions until the Illinois EPA deletes or revises them in 

accordance with Title I procedures. 
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9.0 STANDARD PERMIT CONDITIONS 

9.1 Effect of Permit 

9.1.1 The issuance of this permit does not release the Permittee 

from compliance with State and Federal regulations which 

are part of the Illinois State Implementation Plan, as 

well as with other applicable statutes and regulations of 

the United States or the State of Illinois or applicable 

ordinances, except as specifically stated in this permit 

and as allowed by law and rule [Section 39.5(7)(j)(iv) of 

the Act]. 

9.1.2 In particular, this permit does not alter or affect the 

following: 

a. The provisions of Section 303 (emergency powers) of 

the CAA, including USEPA's authority under that 

Section; 

b. The liability of an owner or operator of a source for 

any violation of applicable requirements prior to or 

at the time of permit issuance; 

c. The applicable requirements of the acid rain program 

consistent with Section 408(a) of the CAA; and 

d. The ability of USEPA to obtain information from a 

source pursuant to Section 114 (inspections, 

monitoring, and entry) of the CAA. 

9.1.3 Notwithstanding the conditions of this permit specifying 

compliance practices for applicable requirements, any 

person (including the Permittee) may also use other 

credible evidence to establish compliance or noncompliance 

with applicable requirements. 

9.2 General Obligations of Permittee 

9.2.1 Duty to Comply 

The Permittee must comply with all terms and conditions of 

this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a 

violation of the CAA and the Act, and is grounds for any 

or all of the following: enforcement action, permit 

termination, revocation and reissuance, modification, or 

denial of a permit renewal application [Section 

39.5(7)(o)(i) of the Act]. 

The Permittee shall meet applicable requirements that 

become effective during the permit term in a timely manner 

unless an alternate schedule for compliance with the 

applicable requirement is established. 
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9.2.2 Duty to Maintain Equipment 

The Permittee shall maintain all equipment covered under 

this permit in such a manner that the performance or 

operation of such equipment shall not cause a violation of 

applicable requirements. 

9.2.3 Duty to Cease Operation 

No person shall cause, threaten or allow the continued 

operation of any emission unit during malfunction or 

breakdown of the emission unit or related air pollution 

control equipment if such operation would cause a 

violation of an applicable emission standard, regulatory 

requirement, ambient air quality standard or permit 

limitation unless such malfunction or breakdown is allowed 

by a permit condition [Section 39.5(6)(c) of the Act]. 

9.2.4 Disposal Operations 

The source shall be operated in such a manner that the 

disposal of air contaminants collected by the equipment 

operations, or activities shall not cause a violation of 

the Act or regulations promulgated thereunder. 

9.2.5 Duty to Pay Fees 

The Permittee must pay fees to the Illinois EPA consistent 

with the fee schedule approved pursuant to Section 

39.5(18) of the Act, and submit any information relevant 

thereto [Section 39.5(7)(o)(vi) of the Act]. The check 

should be payable to "Treasurer, State of Illinois" and 

sent to: Fiscal Services Section, Illinois Environmental 

Protection Agency, P.O. Box 19276, Springfield, Illinois 

62794-9276. 

9.3 Obligation to Allow Illinois EPA Surveillance 

Upon presentation of proper credentials and other documents, the 

Permittee shall allow the Illinois EPA, or an authorized 

representative to perform the following [Section 39.5(7)(a) and 

(p)(ii) of the Act and 415 ILCS 5/4]: 

a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where an actual or 

potential emission unit is located; where any regulated 

equipment, operation, or activity is located 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 during hours of operation any sources, equipment 

(including monitoring and air pollution control 
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equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required 

under this permit; 

d. Sample or monitor any substances or parameters at any 

location: 

i. At reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring 

permit compliance; or 

ii. As otherwise authorized by the CAA, or the Act. 

e. Obtain and remove samples of any discharge or emission of 

pollutants authorized by this permit; and 

f. Enter and utilize any photographic, recording, testing, 

monitoring, or other equipment for the purposes of 

preserving, testing, monitoring, or recording any 

activity, discharge or emission at the source authorized 

by this permit. 

9.4 Obligation to Comply with Other Requirements 

The issuance of this permit does not release the Permittee from 

applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, and applicable 

local ordinances addressing subjects other than air pollution 

control. 

9.5 Liability 

9.5.1 Title 

This permit shall not be considered as in any manner 

affecting the title of the premises upon which the 

permitted source is located. 

9.5.2 Liability of Permittee 

This permit does not release the Permittee from any 

liability for damage to person or property caused by or 

resulting from the construction, maintenance, or operation 

of the sources. 

9.5.3 Structural Stability 

This permit does not take into consideration or attest to 

the structural stability of any unit or part of the 

source. 

9.5.4 Illinois EPA Liability 

This permit in no manner implies or suggests that the 

Illinois EPA (or its officers, agents or employees) 

assumes any liability, directly or indirectly, for any 
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loss due to damage, installation, maintenance, or 

operation of the source. 

9.5.5 Property Rights 

This permit does not convey any property rights of any 

sort, or any exclusive privilege [Section 39.5(7)(o)(iv) 

of the Act]. 

9.6 Recordkeeping 

9.6.1 Control Equipment Maintenance Records 

A maintenance record shall be kept on the premises for 

each item of air pollution control equipment. As a 

minimum, this record shall show the dates of performance 

and nature of preventative maintenance activities. 

9.6.2 Records of Changes in Operation 

A record shall be kept describing changes made at the 

source that result in emissions of a regulated air 

pollutant subject to an applicable requirement, but not 

otherwise regulated under this permit, and the emissions 

resulting from those changes [Section 39.5(12)(b)(iv) of 

the Act]. 

9.6.3 Retention of Records 

a. Records of all monitoring data and support 

information shall be retained for a period of at 

least 5 years from the date of the monitoring sample, 

measurement, report, or application. Support 

information includes all calibration and maintenance 

records, original strip-chart recordings for 

continuous monitoring instrumentation, and copies of 

all reports required by this permit [Section 

39.5(7)(e)(ii) of the Act]. 

b. Other records required by this permit shall be 

retained for a period of at least 5 years from the 

date of entry unless a longer period is specified by 

a particular permit provision. 

9.7 Annual Emissions Report 

The Permittee shall submit an annual emissions report to the 

Illinois EPA, Compliance Section no later than May 1 of the 

following year, as required by 35 IAC Part 254. 

9.8 Requirements for Compliance Certification 

Pursuant to Section 39.5(7)(p)(v) of the Act, the Permittee shall 

submit annual compliance certifications. The compliance 
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certifications shall be submitted no later than May 1 or more 

frequently as specified in the applicable requirements or by 

permit condition. The compliance certifications shall be 

submitted to the Air Compliance Section, Air Regional Field 

Office, and USEPA Region 5 – Air Branch. The addresses for the 

submittal of the compliance certifications are provided in 

Condition 8.6.4 of this permit. 

a. The certification shall include the identification of each 

term or condition of this permit that is the basis of the 

certification; the compliance status; whether compliance 

was continuous or intermittent; the method(s) used for 

determining the compliance status of the source, both 

currently and over the reporting period consistent with 

the conditions of this permit. 

b. All compliance certifications shall be submitted to USEPA 

Region 5 in Chicago as well as to the Illinois EPA. 

c. All compliance reports required to be submitted shall 

include a certification in accordance with Condition 9.9. 

9.9 Certification 

Any document (including reports) required to be submitted by this 

permit shall contain a certification by a responsible official of 

the Permittee that meets the requirements of Section 39.5(5) of 

the Act [Section 39.5(7)(p)(i) of the Act]. An example 

Certification by a Responsible Official is included as an 

attachment to this permit. 

9.10 Defense to Enforcement Actions 

9.10.1 Need to Halt or Reduce Activity Not a Defense 

It shall not be a defense for the Permittee in an 

enforcement action that it would have been necessary to 

halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain 

compliance with the conditions of this permit [Section 

39.5(7)(o)(ii) of the Act]. 

9.10.2 Emergency Provision 

a. An emergency shall be an affirmative defense to an 

action brought for noncompliance with the technologybased emission limitations under this permit if the 

following conditions are met through properly signed, 

contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant 

evidence: 

i. An emergency occurred as provided in Section 

39.5(7)(k) of the Act and the Permittee can 

identify the cause(s) of the emergency. 
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Normally, an act of God such as lightning or 

flood is considered an emergency; 

ii. The permitted source was at the time being 

properly operated; 

iii. The Permittee submitted notice of the 

emergency to the Illinois EPA within two 

working days of the time when emission 

limitations were exceeded due to the 

emergency. This notice must contain a 

detailed description of the emergency, any 

steps taken to mitigate emissions, and 

corrective actions taken; and 

iv. During the period of the emergency the 

Permittee took all reasonable steps to 

minimize levels of emissions that exceeded the 

emission limitations, standards, or 

regulations in this permit. 

b. This provision is in addition to any emergency or 

upset provision contained in any applicable 

requirement. This provision does not relieve a 

Permittee of any reporting obligations under existing 

federal or state laws or regulations. 

9.11 Permanent Shutdown 

This permit only covers emission units and control equipment 

while physically present at the indicated source location(s). 

Unless this permit specifically provides for equipment 

relocation, this permit is void for the operation or activity of 

any item of equipment on the date it is removed from the 

permitted location(s) or permanently shut down. This permit 

expires if all equipment is removed from the permitted 

location(s), notwithstanding the expiration date specified on 

this permit. 

9.12 Reopening and Reissuing Permit for Cause 

9.12.1 Permit Actions 

This permit may be modified, reopened, and reissued, for 

cause pursuant to Section 39.5(15) of the Act. The filing 

of a request by the Permittee for a permit modification, 

revocation, and reissuance, or of a notification of 

planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay 

any permit condition [Section 39.5(7)(o)(iii) of the 

Act]. 
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9.12.2 Reopening and Revision 

This permit must be reopened and revised if any of the 

following occur [Section 39.5(15)(a) of the Act]: 

a. Additional requirements become applicable to the 

equipment covered by this permit and three or more 

years remain before expiration of this permit; 

b. Additional requirements become applicable to an 

affected source for acid deposition under the acid 

rain program; 

c. The Illinois EPA or USEPA determines that this permit 

contains a material mistake or inaccurate statement 

when establishing the emission standards or 

limitations, or other terms or conditions of this 

permit; and 

d. The Illinois EPA or USEPA determines that this permit 

must be revised to ensure compliance with the 

applicable requirements of the Act. 

9.12.3 Inaccurate Application 

The Illinois EPA has issued this permit based upon the 

information submitted by the Permittee in the permit 

application. Any misinformation, false statement or 

misrepresentation in the application shall be grounds for 

revocation under Section 39.5(15)(b) of the Act. 

9.12.4 Duty to Provide Information 

The Permittee shall furnish to the Illinois EPA, within a 

reasonable time specified by the Illinois EPA any 

information that the Illinois EPA may request in writing 

to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking 

and reissuing, or terminating this permit, or to determine 

compliance with this permit. Upon request, the Permittee 

shall also furnish to the Illinois EPA copies of records 

required to be kept by this permit, or for information 

claimed to be confidential, the Permittee may furnish such 

records directly to USEPA along with a claim of 

confidentiality [Section 39.5(7)(o)(v) of the Act]. 

9.13 Severability Clause 

The provisions of this permit are severable, and should any one 

or more be determined to be illegal or unenforceable, the 

validity of the other provisions shall not be affected. The 

rights and obligations of the Permittee shall be construed and 

enforced as if this permit did not contain the particular 

provisions held to be invalid and the applicable requirements 
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underlying these provisions shall remain in force [Section 

39.5(7)(i) of the Act]. 

9.14 Permit Expiration and Renewal 

The right to operate terminates on the expiration date unless the 

Permittee has submitted a timely and complete renewal 

application. For a renewal to be timely it must be submitted no 

later than 9 and no sooner than 12 months prior to expiration. 

The equipment may continue to operate during the renewal period 

until final action is taken by the Illinois EPA, in accordance 

with the original permit conditions [Section 39.5(5)(l), (n), 

and (o) of the Act]. 
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10.0 ATTACHMENTS 

The following State Construction and Operating Permits and attachments 

contain applicable requirements to this source and are an integral part 

of this permit. The permit conditions contained in theses attachments 

should be thoroughly reviewed and complied with, including all emission 

limitations, monitoring, record keeping and reporting. Any 

requirements in the State Construction and Operating Permits and 

attachments that conflict with those requirements found in Sections 3 

through 9 are superseded by those found in Sections 3 through 9. 

10.1 Attachment 1 - Applicable New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) 

10.1.1 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOO--Standards of Performance for 

Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants 
1-2 

10.1.2 40 CFR 60 Subpart F--Standards of Performance for Portland 

Cement Plants 
1-3 

10.1.3 40 CFR 60 Subpart Y--Standards of Performance for Coal 

Preparation Plants 
2-1 

10.2 Attachment 2 - Applicable National Emission Standards for 

Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) 

10.2.1 40 CFR 63 Subpart LLL--National Emission Standards for 

Hazardous Air Pollutants: Portland Cement Manufacturing 

Industry 
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10.3 Attachment 3- Applicable Regulations from 35 Illinois 

Administrative Code, Subtitle B: Air Pollution, 

Chapter I: Pollution Control Board 

10.3.1 35 IAC Part 212, Emission Standards and Limitations for 

Visible and Particulate Matter Emissions from Stationary 

Sources 

SUBPART A: GENERAL 

Section 212.100 Scope and Organization 

a) This Part contains standards and limitations for 

visible and particulate matter emissions from 

stationary emission units. 

b) Permits for sources subject to this Part may be 

required pursuant to 35 Ill. Adm. Code 201. 

c) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Part, the air 

quality standards contained in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 243 

may not be violated. 

d) This Part includes Subparts which are arranged as 

follows: 

1) Subpart A: General Provisions; 

2) Subpart B: Visible Emissions; 

3) Subparts C-J: Incinerators and Fuel Combustion 

Emission Units; 

4) Subparts K-M: Fugitive and Process Emission 

Units; 

5) Subparts N-T: Site specific and industry 

specific rules; and 

6) Subpart U: Additional control measures. 

e) Rules have been grouped for the convenience of the 

public; the scope of each is determined by its 

language and history. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.107 Measurement Method for Visible Emissions 

For both fugitive and nonfugitive particulate matter 

emissions, a determination as to the presence or absence 

of visible emissions from emission units shall be 

conducted in accordance with Method 22, 40 CFR part 60, 

Appendix A, incorporated by reference in Section 212.113 
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of this Subpart, except that the length of the observing 

period shall be at the discretion of the observer, but not 

less than one minute. This Subpart shall not apply to 

Section 212.301 of this Part. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.108 Measurement Methods for PM-10 Emissions 

and Condensible PM-10 Emissions 

a) Emissions of PM-10 shall be measured by any of the 

following methods at the option of the owner or 

operator of an emission unit. 

1) Method 201, 40 CFR part 51, Appendix M, 

incorporated by reference in Section 212.113 

of this Subpart. 

2) Method 201A, 40 CFR part 51, Appendix M, 

incorporated by reference in Section 212.113 

of this Subpart. 

3) Method 5, 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, 

incorporated by reference in Section 212.113 

of this Subpart, provided that all particulate 

matter measured by Method 5 shall be 

considered to be PM-10. 

b) Emissions of condensible PM-10 shall be measured by 

Method 202, 40 CFR part 51, Appendix M, incorporated 

by reference in Section 212.113 of this Subpart. 

c) The volumetric flow rate and gas velocity for stack 

test methods shall be determined in accordance with 

Methods 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 2C, 2D, 3, or 4, 40 CFR part 

60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in Section 

212.113 of this Subpart. 

d) Upon a written notification by the Illinois 

Environmental Protection Agency (Agency), the owner 

or operator of a PM-10 emission unit subject to this 

Section shall conduct the applicable testing for 

PM-10 emissions, condensible PM-10 emissions, 

opacity, or visible emissions at such person's own 

expense, to demonstrate compliance. Such test 

results shall be submitted to the Agency within 

thirty (30) days after conducting the test unless an 

alternative time for submittal is agreed to by the 

Agency. 

e) A person planning to conduct testing for PM-10 or 

condensible PM-10 emissions to demonstrate compliance 

shall give written notice to the Agency of that 
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intent. Such notification shall be given at least 

thirty (30) days prior to initiation of the test 

unless a shorter pre-notification is agreed to by the 

Agency. Such notification shall state the specific 

test methods from subsection (a) of this Section that 

will be used. 

f) The owner or operator of an emission unit subject to 

this Section shall retain records of all tests which 

are performed. These records shall be retained for at 

least three (3) years after the date a test is 

performed. 

g) This Section shall not affect the authority of the 

United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) 

under Section 114 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) (42 

U.S.C. § 7414 (1990)). 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.109 Measurement Methods for Opacity 

Except as otherwise provided in this Part, and except for 

the methods of data reduction when applied to Sections 

212.122 and 212.123 of this Part, measurements of opacity 

shall be conducted in accordance with Method 9, 40 CFR 

part 60, Appendix A, and the procedures in 40 CFR 

60.675(c) and (d), if applicable, incorporated by 

reference in Section 212.113 of this Subpart, except that 

for roadways and parking areas the number of readings 

required for each vehicle pass will be three taken at 

5-second intervals. The first reading shall be at the 

point of maximum opacity and second and third readings 

shall be made at the same point, the observer standing at 

right angles to the plume at least 15 feet away from the 

plume and observing 4 feet above the surface of the 

roadway or parking area. After four vehicles have passed, 

the 12 readings will be averaged. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.110 Measurement Methods For Particulate Matter 

a) Measurement of particulate matter emissions from 

stationary emission units subject to this Part shall 

be conducted in accordance with 40 CFR part 60, 

Appendix A, Methods 5, 5A, 5D, or 5E, as incorporated 

by reference in Section 212.113 of this Subpart. 

b) The volumetric flow rate and gas velocity shall be 

determined in accordance with 40 CFR part 60, 

Appendix A, Methods 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 2C, 2D, 3, and 4, 

incorporated by reference in Section 212.113 of this 

Subpart. 
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c) Upon a written notification by the Agency, the owner 

or operator of a particulate matter emission unit 

subject to this Part shall conduct the applicable 

testing for particulate matter emissions, opacity, or 

visible emissions at such person's own expense, to 

demonstrate compliance. Such test results shall be 

submitted to the Agency within thirty (30) days after 

conducting the test unless an alternative time for 

submittal is agreed to by the Agency. 

d) A person planning to conduct testing for particulate 

matter emissions to demonstrate compliance shall give 

written notice to the Agency of that intent. Such 

notification shall be given at least thirty (30) days 

prior to the initiation of the test unless a shorter 

period is agreed to by the Agency. Such notification 

shall state the specific test methods from this 

Section that will be used. 

e) The owner or operator of an emission unit subject to 

this Part shall retain records of all tests which are 

performed. These records shall be retained for at 

least three (3) years after the date a test is 

performed. 

f) This Section shall not affect the authority of the 

USEPA under Section 114 of the CAA. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.111 Abbreviations and Units 

a) The following abbreviations are used in this Part: 

btu British thermal units (60 1/4°

F) 

dscf dry standard cubic foot 

ft foot 

ft2

 square feet 

fpm feet per minute 

gal gallon 

gr grains 

gr/scf grains per standard cubic foot 

gr/dscf grains per dry standard cubic foot 

hr hour 

J Joule 

kg kilogram 

kg/MW-hr kilograms per megawatt-hour 

km kilometer 

L liter 

lbs pounds 

lbs/hr pounds per hour 

lbs/mmbtu pounds per million btu 

m meter 
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m2

 square meters 

mph miles per hour 

mg milligram 

mg/scm milligrams per standard cubic meter 

mg/dscm milligrams per dry standard cubic meter 

mg/L milligrams per liter 

Mg megagram, metric ton or tonne 

mi mile 

mmbtu million British thermal units 

mmbtu/hr million British thermal units per hour 

MW megawatt; one million watts 

MW-hr megawatt-hour 

ng nanogram; one billionth of a gram 

ng/J nanograms per Joule 

scf standard cubic foot 

scfm standard cubic feet per minute 

scm standard cubic meter 

T short ton (2000 lbs) 

yd2

 square yards 

 

b) The following conversion factors have been used in 

this Part: 

English Metric 

 

2.205 lb 1 kg 

1 T 0.907 Mg 

1 lb/T 0.500 kg/Mg 

mmbtu/hr 0.293 MW 

1 lb/mmbtu 1.548 kg/MW-hr or 430 ng/J 

1 mi 1.61 km 

1 gr 64.81 mg 

1 gr/scf 2289 mg/scm 

1 ft2

 0.0929 m2

1 ft 0.3048 m 

1 gal 3.785 L 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.112 Definitions 

The definitions of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 201 and 211 apply to 

this Part. 

(Source: Added and codified at 7 Ill. Reg. 13591) 

Section 212.113 Incorporations by Reference 

The following materials are incorporated by reference. 

These incorporations do not include any later amendments 

or editions. 

a) 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A (1991): 
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1) Method 1: Sample and Velocity Traverses for 

Stationary Sources; 

2) Method 1A: Sample and Velocity Traverses for 

Stationary Source with Small Stacks or Ducts; 

3) Method 2: Determination of Stack Gas Velocity 

and Volumetric Flow Rate (Type S pitot tube); 

4) Method 2A: Direct Measurement of Gas Volume 

Through Pipes and Small Ducts; 

5) Method 2C: Determination of Stack Gas Velocity 

and Volumetric Flow Rate in Small Stacks or 

Ducts (Standard Pitot Tube); 

6) Method 2D: Measurement of Gas Volumetric Flow 

Rates in Small Pipes and Ducts; 

7) Method 3: Gas Analysis for Carbon Dioxide, 

Oxygen, Excess Air, and Dry Molecular Weight; 

8) Method 4: Determination of Moisture Content in 

Stack Gases; 

9) Method 5: Determination of Particulate 

Emissions From Stationary Sources; 

10) Method 5A: Determination of Particulate 

Emissions From the Asphalt Processing and 

Asphalt Roofing Industry; 

11) Method 5D: Determination of Particulate Matter 

Emissions From Positive Pressure Fabric 

Filters; 

12) Method 5E: Determination of Particulate 

Emissions From the Wool Fiberglass Insulation 

Manufacturing Industry; 

13) Method 9: Visual Determination of the Opacity 

of Emissions from Stationary Sources; 

14) Method 22: Visual Determination of Fugitive 

Emissions from Material Sources and Smoke 

Emissions from Flares. 

b) 40 CFR part 51 Appendix M (1994): 

1) Method 201: Determination of PM-10 Emissions; 

2) Method 201A: Determination of PM-10 Emissions 

(Constant Sampling Rate Procedure); 
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3) Method 202: Determination of Condensible 

Particulate Emissions from Stationary Sources. 

c) 40 CFR 60.672(b), (c), (d) and (e) (1991). 

d) 40 CFR 60.675(c) and (d) (1991). 

e) ASAE Standard 248.2, Section 9, Basis for Stating 

Drying Capacity of Batch and Continuous-Flow Grain 

Dryers, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 

2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085. 

f) U.S. Sieve Series, ASTM-E11, American Society of 

Testing Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 

19103. 

g) Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and 

Wastewater, Section 209C, "Total Filtrable Residue 

Dried at 103 - 105° C," 15th Edition, 1980, American 

Public Health Association, 1015 Fifteenth Street, 

N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. 

h) "Guideline on the Identification and Use of Air 

Quality Data Affected by Exceptional Events," U.S. 

Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and 

Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and 

Standards Monitoring and Data Analysis Division, 

Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27711, EPA-450/4-86-007 

July 1986. 

i) "Guideline on Air Quality Models (Revised)," U.S. 

Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air 

Quality Planning and Standards, Research Triangle 

Park, N.C. 27711, EPA-450/2-78-027R July 1986. 

j) 40 CFR 50, Appendix K (1992), "Interpretation of the 

National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Particulate 

Matter". 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

SUBPART B: VISIBLE EMISSIONS 

Section 212.121 Opacity Standards (Repealed) 

(Source: Repealed at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.122 Visible Emissions Limitations for Certain 

Emission Units For Which Construction or Modification 

Commenced On or After April 14, 1972 

a) No person shall cause or allow the emission of smoke 

or other particulate matter into the atmosphere from 
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any fuel combustion emission unit for which 

construction or modification commenced on or after 

April 14, 1972, with actual heat input greater than 

73.2 MW (250 mmbtu/hr), having an opacity greater 

than 20 percent. 

b) The emissions of smoke or other particulate matter 

from any such emission unit may have an opacity 

greater than 20 percent but not greater than 40 

percent for a period or periods aggregating 3 minutes 

in any 60 minute period, providing that such opaque 

emission permitted during any 60 minute period shall 

occur from only one such emission unit located within 

a 305 m (1000 ft) radius from the center point of any 

other such emission unit owned or operated by such 

person and provided further that such opaque 

emissions permitted from each such fuel combustion 

emission unit shall be limited to 3 times in any 24 

hour period. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.123 Visible Emissions Limitations for All 

Other Emission Units 

a) No person shall cause or allow the emission of smoke 

or other particulate matter, with an opacity greater 

than 30 percent, into the atmosphere from any 

emission unit other than those emission units subject 

to Section 212.122 of this Subpart. 

b) The emission of smoke or other particulate matter 

from any such emission unit may have an opacity 

greater than 30 percent but not greater than 60 

percent for a period or periods aggregating 8 minutes 

in any 60 minute period provided that such opaque 

emissions permitted during any 60 minute period shall 

occur from only one such emission unit located within 

a 305 m (1000 ft) radius from the center point of any 

other such emission unit owned or operated by such 

person, and provided further that such opaque 

emissions permitted from each such emission unit 

shall be limited to 3 times in any 24 hour period. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.124 Exceptions 

a) Sections 212.122 and 212.123 of this Subpart shall 

apply during times of startup, malfunction and 

breakdown except as provided in the operating permit 

granted in accordance with 35 Ill. Adm. Code 201. 
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b) Sections 212.122 and 212.123 of this Subpart shall 

not apply to emissions of water or water vapor from 

an emission unit. 

c) An emission unit which has obtained an adjusted 

opacity standard pursuant to Section 212.126 of this 

Subpart shall be subject to that standard rather than 

the limitations of Section 212.122 or 212.123 of this 

Subpart. 

d) Compliance with the particulate regulations of this 

Part shall constitute a defense. 

1) For all emission units which are not subject 

to Chapters 111 or 112 of the CAA and Sections 

212.201, 212.202, 212.203 or 212.204 of this 

Part but which are subject to Sections 212.122 

or 212.123 of this Subpart: the opacity 

limitations of Sections 212.122 and 212.123 of 

this Subpart shall not apply if it is shown 

that the emission unit was, at the time of 

such emission, in compliance with the 

applicable particulate emissions limitations 

of Subparts D through T of this Part. 

2) For all emission units which are not subject 

to Chapters 111 or 112 of the CAA but which 

are subject to Sections 212.201, 212.202, 

212.203 or 212.204 of this Part: 

A) An exceedance of the limitations of 

Section 212.122 or 212.123 of this 

Subpart shall constitute a violation of 

the applicable particulate limitations of 

Subparts D through T of this Part. It 

shall be a defense to a violation of the 

applicable particulate limitations if, 

during a subsequent performance test 

conducted within a reasonable time not to 

exceed 60 days, under the same operating 

conditions for the unit and the control 

devices, and in accordance with Method 5, 

40 CFR part 60, incorporated by reference 

in Section 212.113 of this Part, the 

owner or operator shows that the emission 

unit is in compliance with the 

particulate emission limitations. 

B) It shall be a defense to an exceedance of 

the opacity limit if, during a subsequent 

performance test conducted within a 

reasonable time not to exceed 60 days, 

under the same operating conditions of 

the emission unit and the control 
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devices, and in accordance with Method 5, 

40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated 

by reference in Section 212.113 of this 

Part, the owner or operator shows that 

the emission unit is in compliance with 

the allowable particulate emissions 

limitation while, simultaneously, having 

visible emissions equal to or greater 

than the opacity exceedance as originally 

observed. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.125 Determination of Violations 

Violations of Sections 212.122 and 212.123 of this Subpart 

shall be determined: 

a) By visual observations conducted in accordance with 

Section 212.109 of this Part; or 

b) By the use of a calibrated smoke evaluation device 

approved by the Agency as specified in Subpart J of 

35 Ill. Adm. Code 201; or 

c) By the use of a smoke monitor located in the stack 

and approved by the Agency as specified in Subpart J 

or L of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 201. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.126 Adjusted Opacity Standards Procedures 

a) Pursuant to Section 28.1 of the Environmental 

Protection Act (Act) [415 ILCS 5/28.1], and in 

accordance with 35 Ill. Adm. Code 106, Subpart E, 

provisions for adjusted standards for visible 

emissions for emission units subject to Sections 

212.201, 212.202, 212.203, or 212.204 of this Part 

shall be granted by the Board to the extent 

consistent with federal law based upon a 

demonstration by such owner or operator that the 

results of a performance test conducted pursuant to 

this Section, Section 212.110 of this Part, and 

Methods 5 and 9 of 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, 

incorporated by reference in Section 212.113 of this 

Part, show that the emission unit meets the 

applicable particulate emission limitations at the 

same time that the visible emissions exceed the 

otherwise applicable standards of Sections 212.121 

through 212.125 of this Subpart. Such adjusted 

opacity limitations: 
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1) Shall be specified as a condition in operating 

permits issued pursuant to 35 Ill. Adm. Code 

201 and Section 39.5 of the Act; 

2) Shall substitute for that limitation otherwise 

applicable; 

3) Shall not allow an opacity greater than 60 

percent at any time; and 

4) Shall allow opacity for one six-minute 

averaging period in any 60 minute period to 

exceed the adjusted opacity standard. 

b) For the purpose of establishing an adjusted opacity 

standard, any owner or operator of an emission unit 

which meets the requirements of subsection (a) of 

this Section, may request the Agency to determine the 

average opacity of the emissions from the emission 

unit during any performance tests conducted pursuant 

to Section 212.110 of this Part and Methods 5 and 9 

of 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by 

reference in Section 212.113 of this Part. The 

Agency shall refuse to accept the results of 

emissions tests if not conducted pursuant to this 

Section. 

c) Any request for the determination of the average 

opacity of emissions shall be made in writing, shall 

include the time and place of the performance test 

and test specifications and procedures, and shall be 

submitted to the Agency at least thirty (30) days 

before the proposed test date. 

d) The Agency will advise the owner or operator of an 

emission unit which has requested an opacity 

determination of any deficiencies in the proposed 

test specifications and procedures as expeditiously 

as practicable but no later than ten (10) days prior 

to the proposed test date so as to minimize any 

disruption of the proposed testing schedule. 

e) The owner or operator shall allow Agency personnel to 

be present during the performance test. 

f) The method for determining an adjusted opacity 

standard is as follows: 

1) A minimum of 60 consecutive minutes of opacity 

readings obtained in accordance with Test 

Method 9, 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, 

incorporated by reference in Section 212.113 

of this Part, shall be taken during each 

sampling run. Therefore, for each performance 
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test (which normally consists of three 

sampling runs), a total of three sets of 

opacity readings totaling three hours or more 

shall be obtained. Concurrently, the 

particulate emissions data from three sampling 

runs obtained in accordance with Test Method 

5, 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by 

reference in Section 212.113 of this Part, 

shall also be obtained. 

2) After the results of the performance tests are 

received from the emission unit, the status of 

compliance with the applicable particulate 

emissions limitation shall be determined by 

the Agency. In accordance with Test Method 5, 

40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by 

reference in Section 212.113 of this Part, the 

average of the results of the three sampling 

runs must be less than the allowable 

particulate emission rate in order for the 

emission unit to be considered in compliance. 

If compliance is demonstrated, then only those 

test runs with results which are less than the 

allowable particulate emission rate shall be 

considered as acceptable test runs for the 

purpose of establishing an adjusted opacity 

standard. 

3) The opacity readings for each acceptable 

sampling run shall be divided into sets of 24 

consecutive readings. The six (6) minute 

average opacity for each set shall be 

determined by dividing the sum of the 24 

readings within each set by 24. 

4) The second highest six (6) minute average 

opacity obtained in subsection (f)(3) of this 

Section shall be selected as the adjusted 

opacity standard. 

g) The owner or operator shall submit a written report 

of the results of the performance test to the Agency 

at least thirty (30) days prior to filing a petition 

for an adjusted standard with the Board. 

h) If, upon review of such owner's or operator's written 

report of the results of the performance tests, the 

Agency determines that the emission unit is in 

compliance with all applicable emission limitations 

for which the performance tests were conducted, but 

fails to comply with the requirements of Section 

212.122 or 212.123 of this Subpart, the Agency shall 

notify the owner or operator as expeditiously as 

practicable, but no later than twenty (20) days after 
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receiving the written report of any deficiencies in 

the results of the performance tests. 

i) The owner or operator may petition the Board for an 

adjusted visible emission standard pursuant to 35 

Ill. Adm. Code 106.Subpart E. In addition to the 

requirements of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 106.Subpart E, the 

petition shall include the following information: 

1) A description of the business or activity of 

the petitioner, including its location and 

relevant pollution control equipment; 

2) The quantity and type of materials discharged 

from the emission unit or control equipment 

for which the adjusted standard is requested; 

3) A copy of any correspondence between the 

petitioner and the Agency regarding the 

performance tests which form the basis of the 

adjusted standard request; 

4) A copy of the written report submitted to the 

Agency pursuant to subsection (g) of this 

Section; 

5) A statement that the performance tests were 

conducted in accordance with this Section and 

the conditions and procedures accepted by the 

Agency pursuant to Section 212.110 of this 

Part; 

6) A statement regarding the specific limitation 

requested; and 

7) A statement as to whether the Agency has sent 

notice of deficiencies in the results of the 

performance test pursuant to subsection (h) of 

this Section and a copy of said notice. 

j) In order to qualify for an adjusted standard the 

owner or operator must justify as follows: 

1) That the performance tests were conducted in 

accordance with Test Methods 5 and 9, 40 CFR 

part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference 

in Section 212.113 of this Part, and the 

conditions and procedures accepted by the 

Agency pursuant to Section 212.110 of this 

Part; 

2) That the emission unit and associated air 

pollution control equipment were operated and 

maintained in a manner so as to minimize the 
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opacity of the emissions during the 

performance tests; and 

3) That the proposed adjusted opacity standard 

was determined in accordance with subsection 

(f) of this Section. 

k) Nothing in this Section shall prevent any person from 

initiating or participating in a rulemaking, 

variance, or permit appeal proceeding before the 

Board. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

SUBPART K: FUGITIVE PARTICULATE MATTER 

Section 212.301 Fugitive Particulate Matter 

No person shall cause or allow the emission of fugitive 

particulate matter from any process, including any 

material handling or storage activity, that is visible by 

an observer looking generally toward the zenith at a point 

beyond the property line of the source. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.302 Geographical Areas of Application 

a) Sections 212.304 through 212.310 and 212.312 of this 

Subpart shall apply to all mining operations (SIC 

major groups 10 through 14), manufacturing operations 

(SIC major groups 20 through 39 except for those 

operations subject to Subpart S of this Part (GrainHandling and Grain-Drying Operations) that are 

outside the areas defined in Section 212.324(a)(1) of 

this Part), and electric generating operations (SIC 

group 491), which are located in the areas defined by 

the boundaries of the following townships, 

notwithstanding any political subdivisions contained 

therein, as the township boundaries were defined on 

October 1, 1979, in the following counties: 

Cook: All townships 

Lake: Shields, Waukegan, Warren 

DuPage: Addison, Winfield, York 

Will: DuPage, Plainfield, Lockport, Channahon, 

Peotone, Florence, Joliet 

Peoria: Richwoods, Limestone, Hollis, Peoria, City 

of Peoria 

Tazewell: Fondulac, Pekin, Cincinnati, Groveland, 

Washington 

Macon: Decatur, Hickory Point 

Rock Island: Blackhawk, Coal Valley, Hampton, Moline, 

South Moline, Rock Island, South Rock Island 
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LaSalle: LaSalle, Utica 

Madison: Alton, Chouteau, Collinsville, Edwardsville, 

Fort Russell, Godfrey, Granite City, 

Nameoki, Venice, Wood River 

St. Clair Canteen, Caseyville, Centerville, St. Clair, 

Stites, Stookey, Sugar Loaf, Millstadt. 

b) In the geographical areas defined in Section 

212.324(a)(1) of this Part, Sections 212.304 through 

212.310, 212.312, and 212.316 of this Subpart shall 

apply to all emission units identified in subsection 

(a) of this Section, and shall further apply to the 

following operations: grain-handling and 

grain-drying (Subpart S of this Part), 

transportation, communications, electric, gas, and 

sanitary services (SIC major groups 40 through 49). 

Additionally, Sections 212.304 through 212.310, 

212.312, and 212.316 of this Subpart shall apply to 

wholesale trade-farm supplies (SIC Industry No. 5191) 

located in the vicinity of Granite City, as defined 

in Section 212.324(a)(1)(C) of this Part. 

c) Emission units must comply with subsection (b) of 

this Section by May 11, 1993, or upon initial startup, whichever occurs later. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.304 Storage Piles 

a) All storage piles of materials with uncontrolled 

emissions of fugitive particulate matter in excess of 

45.4 Mg per year (50 T/yr) which are located within a 

source whose potential particulate emissions from all 

emission units exceed 90.8 Mg/yr (100 T/yr) shall be 

protected by a cover or sprayed with a surfactant 

solution or water on a regular basis, as needed, or 

treated by an equivalent method, in accordance with 

the operating program required by Sections 212.309, 

212.310 and 212.312 of this Subpart. 

b) Subsection (a) of this Section shall not apply to a 

specific storage pile if the owner or operator of 

that pile proves to the Agency that fugitive 

particulate emissions from that pile do not cross the 

property line either by direct wind action or 

reentrainment. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.305 Conveyor Loading Operations 

All conveyor loading operations to storage piles specified 

in Section 212.304 of this Subpart shall utilize spray 
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systems, telescopic chutes, stone ladders or other 

equivalent methods in accordance with the operating 

program required by Sections 212.309, 212.310 and 212.312 

of this Subpart. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.306 Traffic Areas 

All normal traffic pattern access areas surrounding 

storage piles specified in Section 212.304 of this Subpart 

and all normal traffic pattern roads and parking 

facilities which are located on mining or manufacturing 

property shall be paved or treated with water, oils or 

chemical dust suppressants. All paved areas shall be 

cleaned on a regular basis. All areas treated with water, 

oils or chemical dust suppressants shall have the 

treatment applied on a regular basis, as needed, in 

accordance with the operating program required by Sections 

212.309, 212.310 and 212.312 of this Subpart. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.307 Materials Collected by Pollution Control 

Equipment 

All unloading and transporting operations of materials 

collected by pollution control equipment shall be enclosed 

or shall utilize spraying, pelletizing, screw conveying or 

other equivalent methods. 

(Source: Amended at 3 Ill. Reg. 45, p. 100, effective 

October 26, 1979) 

Section 212.308 Spraying or Choke-Feeding Required 

Crushers, grinding mills, screening operations, bucket 

elevators, conveyor transfer points, conveyors, bagging 

operations, storage bins and fine product truck and 

railcar loading operations shall be sprayed with water or 

a surfactant solution, utilize choke-feeding or be treated 

by an equivalent method in accordance with an operating 

program. 

(Source: Amended at 3 Ill. Reg. 45, p. 100, effective 

October 26, 1979) 

Section 212.309 Operating Program 

a) The emission units described in Sections 212.304 

through 212.308 and Section 212.316 of this Subpart 

shall be operated under the provisions of an 

operating program, consistent with the requirements 

set forth in Sections 212.310 and 212.312 of this 
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Subpart, and prepared by the owner or operator and 

submitted to the Agency for its review. Such 

operating program shall be designed to significantly 

reduce fugitive particulate matter emissions. 

b) The amendment to this Section incorporating the 

applicability of Section 212.316 shall apply by May 

11, 1993, or upon initial start-up, whichever occurs 

later. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.310 Minimum Operating Program 

As a minimum the operating program shall include the 

following: 

a) The name and address of the source; 

b) The name and address of the owner or operator 

responsible for execution of the operating program; 

c) A map or diagram of the source showing approximate 

locations of storage piles, conveyor loading 

operations, normal traffic pattern access areas 

surrounding storage piles and all normal traffic 

patterns within the source; 

d) Location of unloading and transporting operations 

with pollution control equipment; 

f) A detailed description of the best management 

practices utilized to achieve compliance with this 

Subpart, including an engineering specification of 

particulate collection equipment, application systems 

for water, oil, chemicals and dust suppressants 

utilized and equivalent methods utilized; 

g) Estimated frequency of application of dust 

suppressants by location of materials; and 

h) Such other information as may be necessary to 

facilitate the Agency's review of the operating 

program, 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.312 Amendment to Operating Program 

The operating program shall be amended from time to time 

by the owner or operator so that the operating program is 

current. Such amendments shall be consistent with this 

Subpart and shall be submitted to the Agency for its 

review. 
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(Source: Amended at 3 Ill. Reg. 45, p. 100, effective 

October 26, 1979) 

Section 212.313 Emission Standard for Particulate 

Collection Equipment 

If particulate collection equipment is operated pursuant 

to Sections 212.304 through 212.310 and 212.312 of this 

Subpart, emissions from such equipment shall not exceed 68 

mg/dscm (0.03 gr/dscf). 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg.7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.314 Exception for Excess Wind Speed 

Section 212.301 of this Subpart shall not apply and 

spraying pursuant to Sections 212.304 through 212.310 and 

212.312 of this Subpart shall not be required when the 

wind speed is greater than 40.2 km/hr (25 mph). 

Determination of wind speed for the purposes of this rule 

shall be by a one-hour average or hourly recorded value at 

the nearest official station of the U.S. Weather Bureau or 

by wind speed instruments operated on the site. In cases 

where the duration of operations subject to this rule is 

less than one hour, wind speed may be averaged over the 

duration of the operations on the basis of on-site wind 

speed instrument measurements. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.315 Covering for Vehicles 

No person shall cause or allow the operation of a vehicle 

of the second division as defined 625 ILCS 5/1-217, or a 

semi-trailer as defined by 625 ILCS 5/1-187, without a 

covering sufficient to prevent the release of particulate 

matter into the atmosphere, provided that this rule shall 

not pertain to automotive exhaust emissions. 

(Board Note: Pursuant to Section 10(E) of the Act, Section 

212.315 cannot be more strict than Section 15-109 of the 

Vehicle Code [625 ILCS 5/15-109.1],) 

(Source: Repealed at 20 Ill. Reg. 7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.316 Emissions Limitations for Emission Units 

in Certain Areas 

a) Applicability. This Section shall apply to those 

operations specified in Section 212.302 of this 

Subpart and that are located in areas defined in 

Section 212.324(a)(1) of this Part. 
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b) Emission Limitation for Crushing and Screening 

Operations. No person shall cause or allow fugitive 

particulate matter emissions generated by the 

crushing or screening of slag, stone, coke or coal to 

exceed an opacity of 10 percent. 

c) Emission Limitations for Roadways or Parking Areas. 

No person shall cause or allow fugitive particulate 

matter emissions from any roadway or parking area to 

exceed an opacity of 10 percent, except that the 

opacity shall not exceed 5 percent at quarries with a 

capacity to produce more than 1 million T/yr of 

aggregate. 

e) Emission Limitations for Storage Piles. No person 

shall cause or allow fugitive particulate matter 

emissions from any storage pile to exceed an opacity 

of 10 percent, to be measured four ft from the pile 

surface. 

f) Additional Emissions Limitations for the Granite City 

Vicinity as Defined in Section 212.324(a)(1)(C) of 

this Part. 

1) Emissions Limitations for Roadways or Parking 

Areas Located at Slag Processing Facilities or 

Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing 

Plants. No person shall cause or allow 

fugitive particulate matter emissions from any 

roadway or parking area located at a slag 

processing facility or integrated iron and 

steel manufacturing plant to exceed an opacity 

of 5 percent. 

2) Emissions Limitations for Marine Terminals. 

A) No person shall cause or allow fugitive 

particulate matter emissions from any 

loading spouts for truck or railcar to 

exceed an opacity of 10 percent; and 

B) No person shall cause or allow fugitive 

particulate matter emissions generated at 

barge unloading, dump pits, or conveyor 

transfer points including, but not 

limited to, transfer onto and off of a 

conveyor to exceed an opacity of 5 

percent. 

g) Emission Limitation for All Other Emission Units. 

Unless an emission unit has been assigned a 

particulate matter, PM-10, or fugitive particulate 

matter emissions limitation elsewhere in this Section 

or in Subparts R or S of this Part, no person shall 
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cause or allow fugitive particulate matter emissions 

from any emission unit to exceed an opacity of 20 

percent. 

h) Recordkeeping and Reporting 

1) The owner or operator of any fugitive 

particulate matter emission unit subject to 

this Section shall keep written records of the 

application of control measures as may be 

needed for compliance with the opacity 

limitations of this Section and shall submit 

to the Agency an annual report containing a 

summary of such information. 

2) The records required under this subsection 

shall include at least the following: 

A) The name and address of the source; 

B) The name and address of the owner and/or 

operator of the source; 

C) A map or diagram showing the location of 

all emission units controlled, including 

the location, identification, length, and 

width of roadways; 

D) For each application of water or chemical 

solution to roadways by truck: the name 

and location of the roadway controlled, 

application rate of each truck, frequency 

of each application, width of each 

application, identification of each truck 

used, total quantity of water or chemical 

used for each application and, for each 

application of chemical solution, the 

concentration and identity of the 

chemical. 

F) For application of physical or chemical 

control agents: the name of the agent, 

application rate and frequency, and total 

quantity of agent and, if diluted, 

percent of concentration, used each day; 

and 

G) A log recording incidents when control 

measures were not used and a statement of 

explanation. 

3) Copies of all records required by this Section 

shall be submitted to the Agency within ten 

(10) working days after a written request by 
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the Agency and shall be transmitted to the 

Agency by a company-designated person with 

authority to release such records. 

4) The records required under this Section shall 

be kept and maintained for at least three (3) 

years and shall be available for inspection 

and copying by Agency representatives during 

working hours. 

5) A quarterly report shall be submitted to the 

Agency stating the following: the dates any 

necessary control measures were not 

implemented, a listing of those control 

measures, the reasons that the control 

measures were not implemented, and any 

corrective actions taken. This information 

includes, but is not limited to, those dates 

when controls were not applied based on a 

belief that application of such control 

measures would have been unreasonable given 

prevailing atmospheric conditions, which shall 

constitute a defense to the requirements of 

this Section. This report shall be submitted 

to the Agency thirty (30) calendar days from 

the end of a quarter. Quarters end March 31, 

June 30, September 30, and December 31. 

i) Compliance Date. Emission units shall comply with the 

emissions limitations and recordkeeping and reporting 

requirements of this Section by May 11, 1993, or upon 

initial start-up, whichever occurs later. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

SUBPART L: PARTICULATE MATTER EMISSIONS FROM PROCESS 

EMISSION SOURCES 

Section 212.321 Process Emission Units For Which 

Construction or Modification Commenced On or After 

April 14, 1972 

a) Except as further provided in this Part, no person 

shall cause or allow the emission of particulate 

matter into the atmosphere in any one hour period 

from any new process emission unit which, either 

alone or in combination with the emission of 

particulate matter from all other similar process 

emission units for which construction or modification 

commenced on or after April 14, 1972, at a source or 

premises, exceeds the allowable emission rates 

specified in subsection (c) of this Section. 
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b) Interpolated and extrapolated values of the data in 

subsection (c) of this Section shall be determined by 

using the equation: 

E = A(P)Β

where 

P = Process weight rate; and 

E = Allowable emission rate; and, 

1) Up to process weight rates of 408 MG/hr (450 

T/hr): 

 Metric English 

 

P Mg/hr T/hr 

E kg/hr lbs/hr 

A 1.214 2.54 

B 0.534 0.534 

2) For process weight rate greater than or equal 

to 408 Mg/hr (450 T/hr): 

 Metric English 

P Mg/hr T/hr 

E kg/hr lbs/hr 

A 11.42 24.8 

B 0.16 0.16 

c) Limits for Process Emission Units For Which 

Construction of Modification Commenced On or After 

April 14,1972 

Metric English 

P E P E 

Mg/hr kg/hr T/hr lbs/hr 

0.05 0.25 0.05 0.55 

0.1 0.29 0.10 0.77 

0.2 0.42 0.20 1.10 

0.3 0.64 0.30 1.35 

0.4 0.74 0.40 1.58 

0.5 0.84 0.50 1.75 

0.7 1.00 0.75 2.40 

0.9 1.15 1.00 2.60 

1.8 1.66 2.00 3.70 

2.7 2.1 3.00 4.60 

3.6 2.4 4.00 5.35 

4.5 2.7 5.00 6.00 

9. 3.9 10.00 8.70 

13. 4.8 15.00 10.80 

18. 5.7 20.00 12.50 

23. 6.5 25.00 14.00 

27. 7.1 30.00 15.60 
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Metric English 

P E P E 

Mg/hr kg/hr T/hr lbs/hr 

32. 7.7 35.00 17.00 

36. 8.2 40.00 18.20 

41. 8.8 45.00 19.20 

45. 9.3 50.00 20.50 

90. 13.4 100.00 29.50 

140. 17.0 150.00 37.00 

180. 19.4 200.00 43.00 

230. 22. 250.00 48.50 

270. 24. 300.00 53.00 

320. 26. 350.00 58.00 

360. 28. 400.00 62.00 

408. 30.1 450.00 66.00 

454. 30.4 500.00 67.00 

where: 

P = Process weight rate in metric or T/hr, and 

E = Allowable emission rate in kg/hr or lbs/hr. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 7605, effective May 22, 2996) 

Section 212.322 Process Emission Units For Which 

Construction or Modification Commenced Prior to 

April 14,1972. 

a) Except as further provided in this Part, no person 

shall cause or allow the emission of particulate 

matter into the atmosphere in any one hour period 

from any process emission unit for which construction 

or modification commenced prior to April 14,1972, 

which, either alone or in combination with the 

emission of particulate matter from all other similar 

process emission units at a source or premises, 

exceeds the allowable emission rates specified in 

subsection (c) of this Section. 

b) Interpolated and extrapolated values of the data in 

subsection (c) of this Section shall be determined by 

using the equation: 

E = C + A(P)Β

where: 

P = process weight rate; and, 

E = allowable emission rate; and, 

1) For process weight rates up to 27.2 Mg/hr (30 

T/hr): 
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 Metric English 

 

P Mg/hr T/hr 

E kg/hr lbs/hr 

A 1.985 4.10 

B 0.67 0.67 

C 0 0 

2) For process weight rates in excess or 27.2 

Mg/hr (30 T/hr): 

 Metric English 

 

P Mg/hr T/hr 

E kg/hr lbs/hr 

A 25.21 55.0 

B 0.11 0.11 

C -18.4 -40.0 

c) Limits for Process Emission Units For Which 

Construction or Modification Commenced Prior to 

April 14, 1972 

 Metric English 

P E P E 

Mg/hr kg/hr T/hr lbs/hr 

 

0.05 0.27 0.05 0.55 

0.1 0.42 0.10 0.87 

0.2 0.68 0.20 1.40 

0.3 0.89 0.30 1.83 

0.4 1.07 0.40 2.22 

0.5 1.25 0.50 2.58 

0.7 1.56 0.75 3.38 

0.9 1.85 1.00 4.10 

1.8 2.9 2.00 6.52 

2.7 3.9 3.00 8.56 

3.6 4.7 4.00 10.40 

4.5 5.4 5.00 12.00 

9. 8.7 10.00 19.20 

13. 11.1 15.00 25.20 

18. 13.8 20.00 30.50 

23. 16.2 25.00 35.40 

27.2 18.15 30.00 40.00 

32.0 18.8 35.00 41.30 

36.0 19.3 40.00 42.50 

41.0 19.8 45.00 43.60 

45.0 20.2 50.00 44.60 

90.0 23.2 100.00 51.20 

140.0 25.3 150.00 55.40 

180.0 26.5 200.00 58.60 

230.0 27.7 250.00 61.00 

270.0 28.5 300.00 63.10 

320.0 29.4 350.00 64.90 
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 Metric English 

P E P E 

Mg/hr kg/hr T/hr lbs/hr 

 

360.0 30.0 400.00 66.20 

400.0 30.6 450.00 67.70 

454.0 31.3 500.00 69.00 

where: 

P = Process weight rate in Mg/hr or T/hr, and 

E = Allowable emission rate in kg/hr or lbs/hr. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.323 Stock Piles 

Sections 212.321 and 212.322 of this Subpart shall not 

apply to emission units, such as stock piles of 

particulate matter, to which, because of the disperse 

nature of such emission units, such rules cannot 

reasonably be applied. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.324 Process Emission Units in Certain Areas 

a) Applicability. 

1) This Section shall apply to any process 

emission unit located in any of the following 

areas: 

A) That area bounded by lines from Universal 

Transmercator (UTM) coordinate 428000mE, 

4631000mN, east to 435000mE, 4631000mN, 

south to 435000mE, 4623000mN, west to 

428000mE, 4623000mN, north to 428000mE, 

4631000mN, in the vicinity of McCook in 

Cook County, as shown in Illustration D 

of this Part; 

B) That area bounded by lines from Universal 

Transmercator (UTM) coordinate 445000mE, 

4622180mN, east to 456265mE, 4622180mN, 

south to 456265E, 4609020N, west to 

445000mE, 4609020mN, north to 445000mE, 

4622180mN, in the vicinity of Lake 

Calumet in Cook County, as shown in 

Illustration E of this Part; 

C) That area bounded by lines from Universal 

Transmercator (UTM) coordinate 744000mE, 

4290000mN, east to 753000mE, 4290000mN, 
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south to 753000mE, 4283000mN, west to 

744000mE, 4283000mN, north to 744000mE, 

4290000mN, in the vicinity of Granite 

City in Madison County, as shown in 

Illustration F of this Part. 

2) This Section shall not alter the applicability 

of Sections 212.321 and 212.322 of this 

Subpart. 

3) The emissions limitations of this Section are 

not applicable to any emission unit subject 

to a specific emissions standard or limitation 

contained in any of the following Subparts of 

this Part: 

A) Subpart N, Food Manufacturing; 

B) Subpart Q, Stone, Clay, Glass and 

Concrete Manufacturing; 

C) Subpart R, Primary and Fabricated Metal 

Products and Machinery Manufacture; and 

D) Subpart S, Agriculture. 

b) General Emission Limitation. Except as otherwise 

provided in this Section, no person shall cause or 

allow the emission into the atmosphere, of PM-10, 

from any process emission unit to exceed 68.7 mg/scm 

(0.03 gr/scf) during any one hour period. 

c) Alternative Emission Limitation. In lieu of the 

emission limit of 68.7 mg/scm (0.03 gr/scf) contained 

in subsection (b) of this Section, no person shall 

cause or allow the emissions from the following 

emission units to exceed the corresponding 

limitations in the following table: 

 Emissions Units Emissions Limit 

 Metric English

1) Shotblasting emissions units in the 

Village of McCook equipped with 

fabric filters as of June 1, 1991 

22.9 

mg/scm 

0.01 

gr/scf 

2) All process emissions units at 

manufacturers of steel wool with 

soap pads located in the Village of 

McCook 

5% 

opacity

5% 

opacity

d) Exceptions. The mass emission limits contained in 

subsections (b) and (c) of this Section shall not 

apply to those emission units with no visible 

emissions other than fugitive particulate matter; 

however, if a stack test is performed, this 
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subsection is not a defense finding of a violation of 

the mass emission limits contained in subsections (b) 

and (c) of this Section. 

e) Special Emissions Limitation for Fuel-Burning Process 

Emission Units in the Vicinity of Granite City. No 

person shall cause or allow emissions of PM-10 into 

the atmosphere to exceed 12.9 ng/J (0.03 lbs/mmbtu) 

of heat input from the burning of fuel other than 

natural gas at any process emission unit located in 

the vicinity of Granite City as defined in subsection 

(a)(1)(C) of this Section. 

f) Maintenance and Repair. For any process emission unit 

subject to subsection (a), of this Section, the owner 

or operator shall maintain and repair all air 

pollution control equipment in a manner that assures 

that the emission limits and standards in this 

Section shall be met at all times. This Section shall 

not affect the applicability of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 

201.149. Proper maintenance shall include the 

following minimum requirements: 

1) Visual inspections of air pollution control 

equipment; 

2) Maintenance of an adequate inventory of spare 

parts; and 

3) Expeditious repairs, unless the emission unit 

is shutdown. 

g) Recordkeeping of Maintenance and Repair. 

1) Written records of inventory and documentation 

of inspections, maintenance, and repairs of 

all air pollution control equipment shall be 

kept in accordance with subsection (f) of this 

Section. 

2) The owner or operator shall document any 

period during which any process emission unit 

was in operation when the air pollution 

control equipment was not in operation or was 

malfunctioning so as to cause an emissions 

level in excess of the emissions limitation. 

These records shall include documentation of 

causes for pollution control equipment not 

operating or such malfunction and shall state 

what corrective actions were taken and what 

repairs were made. 
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3) A written record of the inventory of all spare 

parts not readily available from local 

suppliers shall be kept and updated. 

4) Copies of all records required by this Section 

shall be submitted to the Agency within ten 

(10) working days after a written request by 

the Agency. 

5) The records required under this Section shall 

be kept and maintained for at least three (3) 

years and shall be available for inspection 

and copying by Agency representatives during 

working hours. 

6) Upon written request by the Agency, a report 

shall be submitted to the Agency for any 

period specified in the request stating the 

following: the dates during which any process 

emission unit was in operation when the air 

pollution control equipment was not in 

operation or was not operating properly, 

documentation of causes for pollution control 

equipment not operating or not operating 

properly, and a statement of what corrective 

actions were taken and what repairs were made. 

h) Compliance Date. Emission units shall comply with the 

emissions limitations and recordkeeping and reporting 

requirements of this Section by May 11, 1993, or upon 

initial start-up, whichever occurs later. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

SUBPART Q: STONE, CLAY, GLASS AND CONCRETE 

MANUFACTURING 

Section 212.421 Portland Cement Processes For Which 

Construction of Modification Commenced On or After 

April 14, 1972 

No person shall cause or allow the emission of smoke or 

other particulate matter from any portland cement process 

for which construction or modification commenced on or 

after April 14, 1972, into the atmosphere having an 

opacity greater than 10 percent. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.422 Portland Cement Manufacturing Processes 

Section 212.321 of this Part shall not apply to the kilns 

and coolers of portland cement manufacturing processes. 
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a) The kilns and clinker coolers of portland cement 

manufacturing processes for which construction 

commenced prior to April 14, 1972, shall comply with 

the emission standards and limitations of Section 

212.322 of this Part. 

b) The kilns and clinker coolers of portland cement 

manufacturing processes for which construction or 

modification commenced on or after April 14, 1972, 

shall comply with the following emission standards 

and limitations: 

1) No person shall cause or allow the emission of 

particulate matter into the atmosphere from 

any such kiln the exceed 0.3 lbs/T of feed to 

the kiln. 

2) No person shall cause or allow the emission of 

particulate matter into the atmosphere from 

any such clinker cooler to exceed 0.1 lbs/T of 

feed to the kiln. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.423 Emissions Limits for the Portland Cement 

Manufacturing Plant Located in LaSalle County, South of 

the Illinois River 

a) This Section shall apply to the portland cement 

manufacturing plant in operation before September 1, 

1990 located in LaSalle County, south of the Illinois 

River. This Section shall not alter the applicability 

of Sections 212.321 and 212.322 of this Part to 

portland cement manufacturing processes other than 

those for which alternate emission limits are specified 

in subsection (b) of this Section. This Section shall 

not become effective until April 30, 1992. 

b) No person shall cause or allow emissions to exceed 

the emission limits set forth below for each process. 

 PM-10 Emissions Limits 

 Rate 

kg/hr 

(lbs/hr) 

Concentration 

mg/scm 

(gr/scf) 

A) Clinker Cooler 4.67 (10.3) 28.147 

(0.012) 

B) Finish Mill High 2.68 (5.90) 26.087 

(0.011) 

 Efficiency Air Separator 
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 PM-10 Emissions Limits 

Including Condensible PM-10 

 Rate kg/hr 

(lbs/hr) 

Concentration 

mg/scm 

(gr/scf) 

A) Raw Mill 

 Roller Mill(RMRM) 6.08 (13.4) 27.5 (0.012) 

B) Kiln without RMRM 

Operating 

19.19 (42.3) 91.5 (0.040) 

C) Kiln with RMRM 11.43 (25.2) 89.2 (0.039) 

 

c) No person shall cause or allow any visible emissions 

from any portland cement manufacturing process 

emission unit not listed in subsection (b) of this 

Section. 

d) The owner or operator of any process emission unit 

subject to subsection (b) or (c) of this Section 

shall maintain and repair all air pollution control 

equipment in a manner that assures that the 

applicable emission limits and standards in 

subsection (b) or (c) of this Section shall be met at 

all times. Proper maintenance shall include at least 

the following requirements: 

1) Visual inspections of air pollution control 

equipment shall be conducted; 

2) An adequate inventory of spare parts shall be 

maintained; 

3) Prompt and immediate repairs shall be made 

upon identification of the need; and 

4) Written records of inventory and documentation 

of inspections, maintenance, and repairs of 

all air pollution control equipment shall be 

kept in accordance with subsection (e) of this 

Section. 

e) Recordkeeping of Maintenance and Repair. 

1) Written records shall be kept documenting 

inspections, maintenance, and repairs of all 

air pollution control equipment. All such 

records required under this Section shall be 

kept and maintained for at least three (3) 

years, shall be available for inspection by 

the Agency, and, upon request, shall be copied 

and furnished to Agency representatives during 

working hours. 
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2) The owner or operator shall document any 

period during which any process emission unit 

was in operation when the air pollution 

control equipment was not in operation or was 

not operating properly. These records shall 

include documentation of causes for pollution 

control equipment not operating or not 

operating properly, and shall state what 

corrective actions were taken and what repairs 

were made. In any quarter during which such a 

malfunction should occur, the owner or 

operator shall mail one copy of the 

documentation to the Agency. 

3) A written record of the inventory of all spare 

parts not readily available from local 

suppliers shall be kept and updated. 

4) Upon written request by the Agency, the owner 

or operator shall submit any information 

required pursuant to this Subpart, for any 

period of time specified in the request. Such 

information shall be submitted within ten (10) 

working days from the date on which the 

request is received. 

f) Testing to determine compliance with the emission 

limits specified for PM-10, condensible PM-10, and 

detection of visible emissions shall be in accordance 

with the measurement methods specified in Sections 

212.107 and 212.108 (a) and (b) of this Part. 

Ammonium chloride shall be excluded from the 

measurement of condensible PM-10. 

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 7605, effective May 22, 1996) 

Section 212.424 Fugitive Particulate Matter Control for 

the Portland Cement Manufacturing Plant and Associated 

Quarry Operations Located in LaSalle County, South of the 

Illinois River. 

a) Applicability. This Section shall apply to the 

portland cement manufacturing plant in operation 

before September 1, 1990 and associated quarry 

operations located in LaSalle County, south of the 

Illinois River. Associated quarry operations are 

those operations involving the removal and disposal 

of overburden, and the extraction, crushing, sizing, 

and transport of limestone and shale for usage at the 

portland cement manufacturing plant. This Section 

shall not become effective until April 30, 1992. 
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b) Applicability of Subpart K of this Part. This Section 

shall not alter the applicability of Subpart K: 

Fugitive Particulate Matter. 

c) Fugitive Particulate Matter Control Measures For 

Roadways at the Plant. 

1) For the unpaved access roadway to the Illinois 

Central Silos Loadout, the owner or operator 

shall spray a 30 percent solution of calcium 

chloride once every 16 weeks at an application 

rate of at least 1.58 L/m(2) (0.35 gal/yd(2)) 

followed by weekly application of water at a 

rate of at least 1.58 L/m(2) (0.35 gal/yd(2)). 

This subsection shall not apply after the 

roadway is paved. 

2) The owner or operator of the portland cement 

manufacturing plant shall keep written records 

in accordance with subsection (e) of this 

Section. 

d) Fugitive Particulate Matter Control Measures for 

Associated Quarry Operations. 

1) For the primary crusher, the primary screen, 

the #3 conveyor from the primary screen to the 

surge pile, and the surge pile feeders to the 

#4 conveyor, the owner or operator shall spray 

a chemical foam spray of at least 1 percent 

solution of chemical foaming agent in water 

continuously during operations at a rate of at 

least 1.25 L/Mg (0.30 gal/T) of rock 

processed. 

2) The owner or operator shall water all roadways 

traveled by trucks to and from the primary 

crusher in the process of transporting raw 

limestone and shale to the crusher at an 

application rate of at least 0.50 L/m2

 (0.10 

gal/yd2

) applied once every eight hours of 

operation except under conditions specified in 

subsection (d)(3) of this Section. Watering 

shall begin within one hour of commencement of 

truck traffic each day. 

3) Subsection (d)(2) of this Section shall be 

followed at all times except under the 

following circumstances: 

A) Precipitation is occurring such that 

there are no visible emissions or if 

precipitation occurred during the 

previous 2 hours such that there are no 

visible emissions; 
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B) If the ambient temperature is less than 

or equal to 0°C (32° F); or 

C) If ice or snow build-up has occurred on 

roadways such that there are no visible 

emissions. 

4) The owner or operator of the associated quarry 

operations shall keep written records in 

accordance with subsection (e) of this 

Section. 

e) Recordkeeping and Reporting 

1) The owner or operator of any portland cement 

manufacturing plant and/or associated quarry 

operations subject to this Section shall keep 

written daily records relating to the 

application of each of the fugitive 

particulate matter control measures required 

by this Section. 

2) The records required under this Section shall 

include at least the following: 

A) The name and address of the plant; 

B) The name and address of the owner or 

operator of the plant and associated 

quarry operations; 

C) A map or diagram showing the location of 

all fugitive particulate matter emission 

units controlled including the location, 

identification, length, and width of 

roadways; 

D) For each application of water or calcium 

chloride solution, the name and location 

of the roadway controlled, the water 

capacity of each truck, application rate 

of each truck, frequency of each 

application, width of each application, 

start and stop time of each application, 

identification of each water truck used, 

total quantity of water or calcium 

chloride used for each application, 

including the concentration of calcium 

chloride used for each application; 

E) For application of chemical foam spray 

solution, the application rate and 

frequency of application, name of foaming 
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agent, and total quantity of solution 

used each day; 

F) Name and designation of the person 

applying control measures; and 

G) A log recording all failures to use 

control measures required by this Section 

with a statement explaining the reasons 

for each failure and, in the case of a 

failure to comply with the roadway 

watering requirements of subsection 

(d)(2) of this Section, a record showing 

that one of the circumstances for 

exceptions listed in subsection (d)(3) of 

this Section existed during the period of 

the failure. Such record shall include, 

for example, the periods of time when the 

measured temperature was less than or 

equal to 0°C (32°F). 

3) Copies of all records required by this Section 

shall be submitted to the Agency within ten 

(10) working days after a written request by 

the Agency. 

4) The records required under this Section shall 

be kept and maintained for at least three (3) 

years and shall be available for inspection 

and copying by Agency representatives during 

working hours. 

5) A quarterly report shall be submitted to the 

Agency stating the following: the dates 

required control measures were not 

implemented, the required control measures, 

the reasons that the control measures were not 

implemented, and the corrective actions taken. 

This report shall include those times when 

subsection (d) of this Section is involved. 

This report shall be submitted to the Agency 

thirty (30) calendar days from the end of a 

quarter. Quarters end March 31, June 30, 

September 30, and December 31. 

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10.3.2 35 IAC Part 215, Emission Standards and Limitations for 

Organic Material Emissions from Stationary Sources 

SUBPART B: ORGANIC EMISSIONS FROM STORAGE AND 

LOADING OPERATIONS 

Section 215.121 Storage Containers 

No person shall cause or allow the storage of any volatile 

organic liquid with a vapor pressure of 17.24 kPa (2.5 

psia) or greater at 294.3 K (70 F) or any gaseous organic 

material in any stationary tank, reservoir or other 

container of more than 151 cubic meters (40,000 gal) 

capacity unless such tank, reservoir or other container: 

a) Is a pressure tank capable of withstanding the vapor 

pressure of such liquid or the pressure of the gas, 

so as to prevent vapor or gas loss to the atmosphere 

at all times; or, 

b) Is designed and equipped with one of the following 

vapor loss control devices: 

1) A floating roof which rests on the surface of 

the volatile organic liquid and is equipped 

with a closure seal or seals between the roof 

edge and the tank wall. Such floating roof 

shall not be permitted if the volatile organic 

liquid has a vapor pressure of 86.19 kPa (12.5 

psia) or greater at 294.3° K (70° F). No 

person shall cause or allow the emission of 

air contaminants into the atmosphere from any 

gauging or sampling devices attached to such 

tanks, except during sampling or maintenance 

operations. 

2) A vapor recovery system consisting of: 

A) A vapor gathering system capable of 

collecting 85% or more of the 

uncontrolled volatile organic material 

that would be otherwise emitted to the 

atmosphere; and, 

B) A vapor disposal system capable of 

processing such volatile organic material 

so as to prevent its emission to the 

atmosphere. No person shall cause or 

allow the emission of air contaminants 

into the atmosphere from any gauging or 

sampling devices attached to such tank, 

reservoir or other container except 

during sampling. 
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3) Other equipment or means of equal efficiency 

approved by the Agency according to the 

provisions of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 201. 

(Source: Amended at 12 Ill. Reg. 815, effective 

December 24, 1987) 

Section 215.122 Loading Operations 

a) No person shall cause or allow the discharge of more 

than 3.6 kg/hr (8 lbs/hr) of organic material into 

the atmosphere during the loading of any organic 

material from the aggregate loading pipes of any 

loading facility having through-put of greater than 

151 cubic meters per day (40,000 gal/day) into any 

railroad tank car, tank truck or trailer unless such 

loading facility is equipped with submerged loading 

pipes, submerged fill, or a device that is equally 

effective in controlling emissions and is approved by 

the Agency according to the provisions of 35 Ill. 

Adm. Code 201. 

b) No person shall cause or allow the loading of any 

organic material into any stationary tank having a 

storage capacity of greater than 946 1 (250 gal), 

unless such tank is equipped with a permanent 

submerged loading pipe, submerged fill, or an 

equivalent device approved by the Agency according to 

the provisions of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 201 or unless 

such tank is a pressure tank as described in Section 

215.121(a) or is fitted with a recovery system as 

described in Section 215.121(b)(2). 

c) Exception: If no odor nuisance exists the limitations 

of this Section shall only apply to the loading of 

volatile organic liquid with a vapor pressure of 

17.24 kPa (2.5 psia) or greater at 294.3°K (70°F). 

(Source: Amended at 14 Ill. Reg. 9173, effective May 23, 1990) 

Section 215.123 Petroleum Liquid Storage Tanks 

a) The requirements of subsection (b) below shall not 

apply to any stationary storage tank: 

1) Equipped before January 1, 1979 with one of 

the vapor loss control devices specified in 

Section 215.121(b) of this Part, except 

Section 215.121(b)(1) of this Part; 

2) With a capacity of less than 151.42 cubic 

meters; 
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3) With a capacity of less than 1,600 cubic 

meters (422,400 gallons) and used to store 

produced crude oil and condensate prior to 

custody transfer; 

4) With a capacity of less than 1,430 cubic 

meters (378,000 gallons) and used to store 

produced oil or condensate in crude oil 

gathering; 

5) Subject to new source performance standards 

for storage vessels of petroleum liquid, 40 

CFR 60, incorporated by reference in Section 

215.105 of this Part. The provisions of 

Section 111 of the Clean Air Act...relating to 

standards of performance for new stationary 

sources...are applicable in this State and are 

enforceable under [The Environmental 

Protection Act]. (Ill. Rev. Stat., ch. 111 

1/2, par. 1009.1(b)). 

6) In which volatile petroleum liquid is not 

stored; or 

7) Which is a pressure tank as described in 

Section 215.121(a) of this Part. 

b) Subject to subsection (a) above no owner or operator 

of a stationary storage tank shall cause or allow the 

storage of any volatile pertroleum liquid in the tank 

unless: 

1) The tank is equipped with one of the vapor 

loss control devices specified in Section 

215.121(b) of this Part; 

2) There are no visible holes, tears or other 

defects in the seal or any seal fabric or 

material of any floating roof; 

3) All openings of any floating roof deck, except 

stub drains, are equipped with covers, lids or 

seals such that: 

A) The cover, lid or seal is in the closed 

position at all times except when 

petroleum liquid is transferred to or 

from the tank; 

B) Automatic bleeder vents are closed at all 

times except when the roof is floated off 

or landed on the roof leg supports; and 
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C) Rim vents, if provided, are set to open 

when the roof is being floated off the 

roof leg supports or at the 

manufacturer's recommended setting; 

4) Routine inspections of floating roof seals are 

conducted through roof hatches once every six 

months; 

5) A complete inspection of the cover and seal of 

any floating roof tank is made whenever the 

tank is emptied for reasons other than the 

transfer of petroleum liquid during the normal 

operation of the tank, or whenever repairs are 

made as a result of any semi-annual inspection 

or incidence of roof damage or defect; and 

6) A record of the results of each inspection 

conducted under subsection (b)(4) or (b)(5) 

above is maintained. 

c) Owners and operators of petroleum liquid storage 

tanks were required to have compliance schedules as 

summarized in Appendix C of this Part. 

(Source: Amended at 16 Ill. Reg. 13849, effective 

August 24, 1992) 

Section 215.124 External Floating Roofs 

a) In addition to meeting the requirements of Section 

215.123(b), no owner or operator of a stationary 

storage tank equipped with an external floating roof 

shall cause or allow the storage of any volatile 

petroleum liquid in the tank unless: 

1) The tank has been fitted with a continuous 

secondary seal extending from the floating 

roof to the tank wall (rim mounted secondary 

seal) or any other device which controls 

volatile organic material emissions with an 

effectiveness equal to or greater than a 

rimmounted secondary seal; 

2) Each seal closure device meets the following 

requirements: 

A) The seal is intact and uniformly in place 

around the circumference of the floating 

roof between the floating roof and tank 

wall; and 

B) The accumulated area of gaps exceeding 

0.32 centimeter (1/8 inch) in width 
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between the secondary seal and the tank 

wall shall not exceed 21.2 square 

centimeters per meter of tank diameter 

(1.0 square inches per foot of tank 

diameter). 

3) Emergency roof drains are provided with 

slotted membrane fabric covers or equivalent 

covers across at least 90 percent of the area 

of the opening; 

4) Openings are equipped with projections into 

the tank which remain below the liquid surface 

at all times; 

5) Inspections are conducted prior to May 1 of 

each year to insure compliance with subsection 

(a); 

6) The secondary seal gap is measured prior to 

May 1 of each year; 

7) Records of the types of volatile petroleum 

liquid stored, the maximum true vapor pressure 

of the liquid as stored, the results of the 

inspections and the results of the secondary 

seal gap measurements are maintained and 

available to the Agency, upon verbal or 

written request, at any reasonable time for a 

minimum of two years after the date on which 

the record was made. 

b) Subsection (a) does not apply to any stationary 

storage tank equipped with an external floating roof: 

1) Exempted under Section 215.123(a)(2) through 

215.123(a)(6); 

2) Of welded construction equipped with a 

metallic-type shoe seal having a secondary 

seal from the top of the shoe seal to the tank 

wall (shoe-mounted secondary seal); 

3) Of welded construction equipped with a 

metallic-type shoe seal, a liquid-mounted foam 

seal, or a liquid-mounted liquid-filled-type 

seal, or other closure device of equivalent 

control efficiency approved by the Agency in 

which a petroleum liquid with a true vapor 

pressure less than 27.6 kPa (4.0 psia) at 

294.3 K (70° F) is stored; or 

4) Used to store crude oil. 

(Source: Amended at 14 Ill. Reg. 9173, effective May 23, 1990) 
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Section 215.125 Compliance Dates and Geographical Areas 

a) Except as otherwise stated in subsection (b), every 

owner or operator of an emission source subject to 

Sections 215.123 or 215.124 shall comply with its 

standards and limitations by December 31, 1983. 

b) If an emission source is not located in one of the 

counties listed below and is also not located in any 

county contiguous thereto, the owner or operator of 

the emission source shall comply with the 

requirements of Sections 215.123 and 215.124 no later 

than December 31, 1987: 

Cook Macoupin 

DuPage Madison 

Kane Monroe 

Lake Saint Clair 

(BOARD NOTE: These counties are proposed to be 

designated as nonattainment by the United States 

Environmental Protection Agency at 47 Fed. Reg. 

31588, July 21, 1982). 

c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), if any county is 

designated as nonattainment by the United States 

Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) at any time 

subsequent to the effective date of this Section, the 

owner or operator of an emission source located in 

that county or any county contiguous to that county 

who would otherwise be subject to the compliance date 

in subsection (b) shall comply with the requirements 

of Sections 215.123 and 215.124 within one year from 

the date of redesignation but in no case later than 

December 31, 1987. 

(Source: Adopted at 7 Ill. Reg. 1244, effective 

January 21, 1983) 

Section 215.126 Compliance Plan 

a) The owner or operator of an emission source subject 

to Section 215.125(a) shall submit to the Agency a 

compliance plan as required by 35 Ill. Adm. Code 

201.241, including a project completion schedule 

where applicable, no later than April 21, 1983. 

b) The owner or operator of an emission source subject 

to Section 215.125(b) shall submit to the Agency a 

compliance plan, including a project completion 

schedule where applicable, no later than December 31, 

1986. 
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c) The owner or operator of an emission source subject 

to Section 215.125(c) shall submit a compliance plan, 

including a project completion schedule within 90 

days after the date of redesignation, but in no case 

later than December 31, 1986. 

d) Unless the submitted compliance plan or schedule is 

disapproved by the Agency, the owner or operator of a 

facility or emission source subject to the rules 

specified in subsections (a), (b) or (c) may operate 

the emission source according to the plan and 

schedule as submitted. 

e) The plan and schedule shall meet the requirements of 

35 Ill. Adm. Code 201.241 including specific interim 

dates as required in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 201.242. 

(Source: Adopted at 7 Ill. Reg. 1244, effective 

January 21, 1983) 

Section 215.127 Emissions Testing 

a) Any tests of organic material emissions, including 

tests conducted to determine control equipment 

efficiency, shall be conducted in accordance with the 

methods and procedures specified in Section 215.102. 

b) Upon a reasonable request by the Agency, the owner or 

operator of an organic material emission source 

required to comply with this Subpart shall conduct 

emissions testing, at such person's own expense, to 

demonstrate compliance. 

c) A person planning to conduct an organic material 

emission test to demonstrate compliance with this 

Subpart shall notify the Agency of that intent not 

less than 30 days before the planned initiation of 

the tests so the Agency may observe the test. 

(Source: Added at 14 Ill. Reg. 9173, effective May 23, 1990) 

Section 215.128 Measurement of Seal Gaps 

a) Any measurements of secondary seal gaps shall be 

conducted in accordance with the methods and 

procedures specified in 40 CFR 60, Subpart Kb 

incorporated by reference in Section 215.105. 

b) A person planning to conduct a measurement of seal 

gaps to demonstrate compliance with this Subpart 

shall notify the Agency of that intent not less than 

30 days before the planned performance of the tests 

so the Agency may observe the test. 

(Source: Added at 14 Ill. Reg. 9173, effective May 23, 1990) 
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SUBPART K: USE OF ORGANIC MATERIAL 

Section 215.301 Use of Organic Material 

No person shall cause or allow the discharge of more than 

3.6 kg/hr (8 lbs/hr) of organic material into the 

atmosphere from any emission source, except as provided in 

Sections 215.302, 215.303, 215.304 and the following 

exception: If no odor nuisance exists the limitation of 

this Subpart shall apply only to photochemically reactive 

material. 

(Source: Amended at 3 Ill. Reg. 30, p. 124, effective 

July 28, 1979) 

Section 215.302 Alternative Standard 

Emissions of organic material in excess of those permitted 

by Section 215.301 are allowable if such emissions are 

controlled by one of the following methods: 

a) Flame, thermal or catalytic incineration so as either 

to reduce such emissions to 10 ppm equivalent methane 

(molecular weight 16) or less, or to convert 85 

percent of the hydrocarbons to carbon dioxide and 

water; or, 

b) A vapor recovery system which adsorbs and/or 

condenses at least 85 percent of the total 

uncontrolled organic material that would otherwise be 

emitted to the atmosphere; or, 

c) Any other air pollution control equipment approved by 

the Agency capable of reducing by 85 percent or more 

the uncontrolled organic material that would be 

otherwise emitted to the atmosphere. 

(Source: Amended at 3 Ill. Reg. 30, p. 124, effective 

July 28, 1979) 

Section 215.303 Fuel Combustion Emission Sources 

The provisions of Sections 215.301 and 215.302 shall not 

apply to fuel combustion emission sources. 

(Source: Amended at 3 Ill. Reg. 30, p. 124, effective 

July 28, 1979) 

Section 215.304 Operations with Compliance Program 

The provisions of Section 215.301 and 215.302 shall not 

apply to any owner, operator, user or manufacturer of 

paint, varnish, lacquer, coatings or printing ink whose 
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compliance program and project completion schedule, as 

required by 35 Ill. Adm. Code 201, provides for the 

reduction of organic material used in such process to 20 

percent or less of total volume by May 30, 1975. 

(Source: Amended at 3 Ill. Reg. 30, p. 124, effective 

July 28, 1979) 

Section 215.305 Viscose Exemption (Repealed) 

(Source: Repealed at 9 Ill. Reg. 13960, effective 

August 28, 1985) 
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10.4 Attachment 4- State Construction and Operating Permits 
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217/782-2113 

JOINT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATING PERMIT - NSPS SOURCES 

PERMITTEE

Illinois Cement Company 

Attn: Vincent Meehan 

1601 Rockwell Road 

LaSalle, Illinois 61301 

Application No.: 00100017 I.D. No.: 099030AAZ 

Applicant's Designation: PLANT CRUSHER Date Received: October 5, 2000 

Operating Permit Expiration Date: January 2, 2006 

Subject: Plant Crusher 

Date Issued: January 3, 2001 

Location: 1601 Rockwell Road, LaSalle 

Permit is hereby granted to the above-designated Permittee to CONSTRUCT and 

OPERATE emission source(s) and/or air pollution control equipment consisting 

of plant crusher controlled by baghouse as described in the above-referenced 

application. This Permit is subject to standard conditions attached hereto 

and the following special condition(s): 

1a. This crusher is subject to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), 40 

CFR 60, Subparts A and OOO. The Illinois EPA is administering these 

standards in Illinois on behalf of the United States EPA under a 

delegation agreement. 

 b. i. Particulate matter emissions from vents or stacks shall not 

exceed 0.05 gm/dscm (0.022 gr/dscf) and 7 percent opacity (40 CFR 

60.672(a)). 

ii. Fugitive emissions of particulate matter from grinding 

mills, screens (except from truck dumping), bucket 

elevators, belt conveyors, bagging operations, storage 

bins, and enclosed truck or railcar loading operations 

shall not exceed 10 percent opacity, (40 CFR 60.672(b) and 

(d)). 

iii. Particulate matter emissions shall not exceed 0.05 gm/dscm 

(0.022 gr/dscf) and there shall be no visible emissions 

from the buildings enclosing VAR (40 CFR 60.672(d)). 

iv. Fugitive emissions of particulate matter from the crushers 

(except from truck dumping), shall not exceed 15 percent 

opacity, (40 CFR 60.672(c) and (d)). 

 c. At all times the Permittee shall also, to the extent practicable, 

maintain and operate these sources, including associated air pollution 

control equipment, in a manner consistent with good air pollution 

control practice for minimizing emissions. 
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2. Particulate matter emissions shall not exceed 0.01 gr/scf, 1.71 lb/hr, 

and 7.51 tons/yr. The hourly limit is based on the emission rate and 

maximum flow rate (20,000 acfm). 

3. The Permittee shall notify the Illinois EPA as required by 40 CFR 60.7, 

including: 

a. Commencement of construction 

b. Actual date of initial startup 

4. These sources may be operated for 180 days under this construction 

permit. 

5a. Within 60 days after each source achieves maximum production, but not 

later than 180 days after initial startup pursuant to 40 CFR 60.675 and 

60.8, the particulate matter emissions and opacity from the affected 

facilities shall be measured during conditions which are representative 

of the maximum performance to show compliance with 40 CFR 60 Subpart 

OOO. The Illinois EPA may provide additional time for the performance 

of this testing upon request from the Permittee which shows that it is 

not feasible to perform representative testing within 90 days. 

 b. i. The following methods and procedures shall be used for PM 

emissions and opacity measurements. 

USEPA Method 5, 40 CFR 60 Appendix A 

USEPA Method 9, 40 CFR 60 Appendix A 

ii. A test shall consist of 30 sets of 24 consecutive observations. 

 c. Opacity measurements shall be performed by a certified observer. 

 d. The Illinois EPA shall be notified prior to these measurements to 

enable the Illinois EPA to observe these measurements. Notification of 

the expected date of the measurements shall be submitted to a minimum 

of thirty (30) days prior to the expected date. Notification of the 

actual date and expected time of measurement shall be submitted a 

minimum of five (5) working days prior to the actual date of the 

measurement. The Illinois EPA may, at its discretion, accept 

notification with shorter advance notice provided that the Illinois EPA 

will not accept such notifications if it interferes with the Illinois 

EPA's ability to observe the measurements. 

6. Two (2) copies of required reports and notifications concerning 

equipment operation or repairs, performance testing or a continuous 

monitoring system shall be sent to: 

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

Compliance Section (#40) 

1021 North Grand Avenue East 

P.O. Box 19276 

Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276 
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and one (1) copy shall be sent to the Illinois EPA's regional office at 

the following address unless otherwise indicated: 

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

5415 North University 

Peoria, Illinois 61614 

If you have any questions on this, please call Minesh Patel at 217/782-2113. 

Donald E. Sutton, P.E. 

Manager, Permit Section 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

DES:MVP:jar 

cc: Illinois EPA, FOS Region 2 

USEPA 
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217/782-2113 

JOINT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATING PERMIT -- NESHAP – REVISED 

PERMITTEE

Illinois Cement Company 

Attn: Eugene Hodges 

1601 Rockwell Road 

LaSalle, Illinois 61301 

Application No.: 02010067 I.D. No.: 099030AAZ 

Applicant’s Designation: Date Received: April 5, 2002 

Subject: Six Dust Collectors 

Date Issued: May 30, 2002 Operating Permit Expiration

Date: May 30, 2007 

Location: 1601 Rockwell Road, LaSalle 

Permit is hereby granted to the above-designated Permittee to CONSTRUCT and 

OPERATE emission source(s) and/or air pollution control equipment consisting 

of six new dust collectors to replace the existing baghouses on the existing 

Area 809 storage and loadout operations as described in the above-referenced 

application. This Permit is subject to standard conditions attached hereto 

and the following special condition(s): 

1a. The cement loadout operations, including the new dust collectors, are 

subject to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 

(NESHAP) for Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry, 40 CFR 63, Subpart 

LLL, because this source is a major source of hazardous air pollutants 

(HAP). [40 CFR 63.1340(b)(9)] 

i. The opacity of emissions from each of these systems shall 

not exceed ten percent. [40 CFR 63.1348] 

ii. The Permittee shall demonstrate initial compliance with the above 

opacity limit by conducting performance tests in accordance with 

Method 9 of Appendix A to 40 CFR Part 60. The performance tests 

shall be conducted under the conditions that exist when each 

system is operating at the highest load or capacity level 

reasonably expected to occur. The maximum six-minute average 

opacity exhibited during the test period shall be used to 

determine whether each system is in initial compliance with the 

limit. The duration of the Method 9 performance test shall be 3-

hours (30 6-minute averages). [40 CFR 63.1349(b)(2)] 

iii. The Permittee shall comply with other applicable 

requirements of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart LLL with respect to 

work practices, recordkeeping and reporting. 

 b. Notwithstanding the above, the cement loading operation will no longer 

be subject to this NESHAP if the source becomes an area source for 

purposes of this NESHAP, as recognized through the CAAPP permit for the 

source. In such case, the following provisions of the NSPS shall 
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substitute for the above requirements, 40 CFR 60.62(b) for 40 CFR 

63.1348 and 40 CFR 60.11(b) for 40 CFR 63.1349(b)(2). 

2. The emissions from each loading system shall not have an opacity 

greater than 10 percent. [35 IAC 212.421] 

3. At all times, the Permittee shall maintain and operate the dust 

collectors in a manner consistent with good air pollution control 

practice for minimizing emissions. 

4a. Particulate matter (PM) emissions from the dust collectors shall not 

exceed 1.93 lb/hr and 8.45 tons/yr. 

 b. This permit is issued based upon no increase in other emissions of the 

loading system, as the new dust collectors will enable improved capture 

of loading emissions. 

5. The Permittee shall keep the following records for the dust collectors: 

a. The Permittee shall maintain logs of inspection, maintenance, and 

repairs for the dust collectors to demonstrate good air pollution 

control practice. 

b. The annual PM emissions for each calendar year based on monthly 

throughput, other operating records, and applicable factors and 

formulas, with supporting calculations. 

6. The Permittee shall promptly notify the Illinois EPA, Compliance 

Section of noncompliance with the permit requirements. Reports shall 

describe the probable cause of such deviations and any corrective 

actions or preventive measures taken. 

7. All records and logs required by this permit shall be retained at a 

readily accessible location at the source for at least five years from 

the date of entry and shall be made available for inspection and 

copying by the Illinois EPA upon request. Any records retained in 

electronic forma (e.g. computer) shall be capable of being retrieved 

and printed on paper during normal source office hours so as to be able 

to respond to an Illinois EPA request for records during the course of 

a source inspection. 

8. Two (2) copies of required reports and notifications concerning 

equipment operation or repairs, performance testing or a continuous 

monitoring system shall be sent to: 

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

Compliance Section (#40) 

1021 North Grand Avenue East 

P.O. Box 19276 

Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276 

and one (1) copy shall be sent to the Illinois EPA's regional office at 

the following address unless otherwise indicated: 
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Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

5415 North University 

Peoria, Illinois 61614 

Please note that the Permittee should update their CAAPP application to 

include this equipment by submitting form 505-CAAPP – “Supplement to CAAPP 

Application” along with all other appropriate information. 

Please note that this permit has been revised to reclassify the Permittee’s 

source status. 

If you have any questions on this, please call Kaushal Desai at 217/782-2113. 

Donald E. Sutton, P.E. 

Manager, Permit Section 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

DES:KKD:psj 

cc: Region 2 
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217/782-2113 

OPERATING PERMIT -- NSPS SOURCE - REVISED 

PERMITTEE

Illinois Cement Company 

Attn: Frank Plummer 

1601 Rockwell Road 

LaSalle, Illinois 61301 

Application No.: 73110088 I.D. No.: 099030AAZ 

Applicant's Designation: 305-3DUSTCOLL Date Received: August 25, 1998 

Operating Permit Expiration Date: August 18, 2003 

Subject: Cement Manufacturing & Storage 

Date Issued: September 9, 1998 

Location: 1601 Rockwell Road, LaSalle 

Permit is hereby granted to the above-designated Permittee to operate 

emission source(s) and/or air pollution control equipment consisting of a 

cement manufacturing plant, an addition of two dust collectors on existing 

raw blending silos, and a filter unit controlling the transfer point between 

the 305-1 and 305-2 conveyors as described in the above referenced 

application. This Permit is subject to standard conditions attached hereto 

and the following special conditions: 

1. This cement manufacturing plant is subject to a New Source Performance 

Standard (NSPS) 40 CFR 60, Subparts A and F. The Illinois EPA is 

administering NSPS in Illinois on behalf of the United States EPA under 

a delegation agreement. 

2a. Emissions of particulate matter from the kiln shall not exceed 0.30 lb 

per ton of feed (dry basis). 

 b. Emissions of particulate matter from the clinker cooler shall not 

exceed 0.10 lb per ton of feed (dry basis); and 

 c. Opacity of the gases shall be limited to 20 percent from the cement 

kiln, and shall be limited to 10 percent from all other emission 

sources. 

 d. Emissions from handling, storing and reclaiming of clinker shall be 

limited to less than 10% opacity per New Source Performance Standards. 

3. At all times, the Permittee shall also, to the extent practicable, 

maintain and operate the sources, including associated air pollution 

control equipment, in a manner consistent with good air pollution 

control practice for minimizing emissions. 

4. The Permittee shall maintain and operate a continuous opacity 

monitoring system on the kiln and clinker cooler exhaust equipment. On 

or before the 30th day of each calendar quarter, the permittee shall 

submit to the Agency a report for the last preceding calendar quarter 
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of any and all opacity measurements which exceed 20% from the cement 

kiln and 10% from the clinker cooler exhaust, averaged over a six 

minute period. These "excess opacity" reports shall provide, for each 

such incident, the percent opacity measured as well as the date and 

span of such incident. These reports shall also specify for each 

incident whether it occurred during startup, shut-down, or malfunction. 

If a malfunction is indicated in the report, all corrective actions 

taken, if any, shall be reported. The reports shall also specify, for 

each calendar quarter, the date of those periods during which the 

continuous monitoring system was not in operation. 

5. The Permittee shall fulfill applicable recordkeeping requirements of 

the NSPS, 40 CFR 60.63(a). 

6. This permit is issued based upon allowing operation of the kiln while 

burning petroleum coke up to 95% substitution on a weight basis. 

7. This permit allows the burning of tire derived fuel (TDF) under the 

following conditions: 

a. The TDF will be burned in a supplement with coal not to exceed 

20% by weight. 

b i. If the Permittee increases the TDF supplement beyond 20% by 

weight, a stack test for particulate matter, opacity, 

sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide shall be performed 

within 45 days of commencement of burning such supplemental 

fuel. The same procedures for test methodology and 

notification will apply as it appears on the routine 

performance stack test. 

ii. The Permittee will conduct a stack test for particulate 

matter or other pollutants regulated by the Act, within 45 

days of an Agency request. The Agency may request a test 

if observations of the cement kiln indicate that the 

applicable emission limit may not be met. 

c. The Permittee shall notify the Agency in writing upon 

commencement of routine burning of TDF. the Permittee shall keep 

appropriate records showing the amount of TDF received and 

supplemented. 

d. The Permittee shall provide information on whole tire feed system 

handling along with the monitoring information upon any 

modification. 

8. This permit is issued based upon the replacement of the permanent total 

enclosure controlling the transfer point between the 305-1 and 305-2 

conveyors with a filter unit which will result in no net increase in 

emissions. 

It should be noted that this permit is revised to restate that operation of 

the kiln is allowed while burning petroleum coke up to 95% substitution on a 

weight based by adding Condition No. 6 of this permit. 
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If you have any questions on this, please contact Ernie Kierbach at 

217/782-2113. 

Donald E. Sutton, P.E. 

Manager, Permit Section 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

DES:ELK:jar 

cc: Region 2 

USEPA, Region V 
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217/782-2113 

JOINT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATING PERMIT 

PERMITTEE

Illinois Cement Company 

Attn: Joseph L. Baker 

1601 Rockwell Road 

La Salle, Illinois 61301 

Application No.: 95030183 I.D. No.: 099030AAZ 

Applicant's Designation: FLYASHSYSM Date Received: March 31, 1995 

Subject: Flyash Feeding System 

Date Issued: July 6, 1995 Operating Permit Expiration

Date: March 31, 1997 

Location: 1601 Rockwell Road, La Salle 

Permit is hereby granted to the above-designated Permittee to CONSTRUCT and 

OPERATE emission source(s) and/or air pollution control equipment consisting 

of flyash storage and feeding system with fabric filter as described in the 

above-referenced application. This Permit is subject to standard conditions 

attached hereto and the following special condition(s): 

1. Operation of the emission source(s) included in this permit shall not 

begin until all associated air pollution control equipment has been 

constructed and is operational. 

2. Emissions and operation of equipment shall not exceed the following limits: 

 Operating Hours Particulate Matter Emissions 

Item of Equipment (Hour/Year) Lb/Hour Ton/Yr 

Flyash Feeding System 8736 0.2 0.9 

These limits are based on the information provided in the permit 

application. Compliance with annual limits shall be determined from a 

running total of 12 months of data. 

3. This permit is issued based upon use of flyash as raw material 

substitution of shale to manufacture portland cement without significant 

increase for particulate matter emissions. 

If you have any questions on this, please call Shashi Shah at 217/782-2113. 

Donald E. Sutton, P.E. 

Manager, Permit Section 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

DES:SRS:sad 

cc: Region 3 
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217/782-2113 

JOINT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATING PERMIT 

PERMITTEE

Illinois Cement Company 

Attn: Kevin Keegan 

1601 Rockwell Road 

LaSalle, Illinois 61301 

Application No.: 96120095 I.D. No.: 099030AAZ 

Applicant's Designation: 432DUSTC01 Date Received: December 23, 1996 

Subject: Additional Dust Collector for an Existing Source 

Date Issued: February 11, 1997 Operating Permit Expiration

Date: February 11, 1999 

Location: 1601 Rockwell Road, LaSalle 

Permit is hereby granted to the above-designated Permittee to CONSTRUCT and 

OPERATE emission source(s) and/or air pollution control equipment consisting 

of an addition of a dust collector for an existing source as described in the 

above-referenced application. This Permit is subject to standard conditions 

attached hereto and the following special condition(s): 

1. Operation of the emission source(s) included in this permit shall not 

begin until all associated air pollution control equipment has been 

constructed and is operational. 

2. Emissions and operation of equipment shall not exceed the following 

limits: 

 Particulate Matter 

 Operating Hours Emissions 

Item of Equipment (Hour/Year) (Lb/Hr) (T/Yr)

Transfer Point at Clinker 

Cooler Drag Chain to 433 

Belt Conveyor 8,760 0.51 2.2 

These limits are based on the information provided in the permit 

application. Compliance with annual limits shall be determined from a 

running total of 12 months of data. 

If you have any questions on this, please call Shashi Shah at 217/782-2113. 

Donald E. Sutton, P.E. 

Manager, Permit Section 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

DES:SRS:jar 

cc: Region 2 
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217/782-2113 

REVISED 

CONSTRUCTION PERMIT -- PSD APPROVAL -- NSPS SOURCE 

PERMITTEE

Illinois Cement Company 

Attn: Frank Koeppel 

Liberty Street, Box 442 

LaSalle, Illinois 61301-0442 

Application No.: 97030016 I.D. No.: 099030AAZ 

Applicant's Designation: PSDPLANTEXPAN Date Received: September 09, 1998 

Subject: Plant Expansion - Cement Production 

Date Issued: October 7, 1998 

Location: 1601 Rockwell Road, LaSalle 

Permit is hereby granted to the above-designated Permittee to CONSTRUCT 

emission source(s) and/or air pollution control equipment consisting of a raw 

feed grinding roller mill; calcining vessel; preheater tower, pulverized 

solid fuel system; expanded baghouse and new stack for the existing kiln; 

new finish grinding mill with baghouse; and material transfer systems, all 

with baghouse control, to increase cement production, as described in the 

above referenced application. This Permit is subject to standard conditions 

attached hereto and the following special conditions: 

This permit also constitutes approval pursuant to the federal rules for 

Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality Regulations (PSD) to 

construct the above referenced equipment in that the Illinois Environmental 

Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) finds that the application fulfills all 

applicable requirements of 40 CFR 52.21. This approval is issued pursuant to 

the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq., the Federal 

regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 CFR 52.21 for Prevention of 

Significant Deterioration of Air Quality (PSD), and a Delegation of Authority 

agreement between the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) 

and the Illinois EPA for the administration of the PSD Program. This 

approval becomes effective in accordance with the provisions of 40 CFR 124.15 

and may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of 40 CFR 124.19. This 

approval is also based upon and subject to the findings and conditions which 

follow: 

Findings

1. Illinois Cement Company has requested a permit to increase cement 

production with construction of an additional raw feed grinding mill; 

calcining vessels, preheater tower; pulverized solid fuel firing 

system, expanded baghouse, and new stack for the existing NSPS 

regulated kiln; additional finish grinding mill with baghouse; and 

material transfer systems with baghouses. Illinois Cement currently 

operates with a daily capability to produce 1,800 tons of cement 

clinker and is proposing to increase capacity to 3,000 tons of cement 

clinker per day. 
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2. The plant is located in the City of LaSalle in LaSalle County. The 

area is currently designated attainment for all air quality standards. 

3. The plant is a major source under the federal PSD rules. The proposed 

project will increase potential annual emissions of 59.3 tons of 

particulate matter (PM), 292.4 tons of sulfur dioxide (SO2), 1,246.7 

tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 3,018.0 tons of carbon monoxide (CO) and 

91.1 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC), as described in Table 1. 

The project is therefore subject to PSD review as a major modification 

for the above contaminants. 

4. The new and modified equipment must be operated so that emissions are 

in compliance with (i) all applicable Pollution Control Board emission 

standards, (ii) federal New Source Performance Standards, (iii) Best 

Available Control Technology (BACT) pursuant to the PSD rules and 

Section 55(h) of the Environmental Protection Act, as set in conditions 

of this permit. The application submitted by Illinois Cement Company, 

as reviewed by the Illinois EPA shows that the project will comply with 

these requirements. This BACT determination meets or exceeds all 

applicable state and federal regulations. 

5. The air quality analysis submitted by Illinois Cement Company and 

reviewed by the Illinois EPA shows that this project will not cause a 

violation of the national ambient air quality standards. 

6. The Illinois EPA has determined that the application for the proposed 

project complies with all applicable Pollution Control Board 

Regulations, the federal New Source Performance Standards 40 CFR 60, 

Subparts A and F, and the federal Prevention of Significant 

Deterioration of Air Quality Regulations (PSD), 40 CFR 52.21. 

7. A copy of the application, and the Illinois EPA's project summary and a 

draft of this permit were placed in a location in the City of LaSalle, 

LaSalle Clerk’s Office at 745 - 2nd Avenue in LaSalle and the public 

were given notice and opportunity to examine this material and to 

submit oral and written comments on the proposed issuance of a permit 

for this facility. 

The Illinois EPA is issuing approval subject to the following conditions and 

consistent with the specifications and data included in the application. Any 

departure from the conditions of this approval or terms expressed in the 

application would need to receive prior written authorization of Illinois 

EPA. 

Conditions

1. Standard conditions for issuance of construction permits, attached 

hereto and incorporated herein by reference, shall apply to this 

project, unless superseded by the following conditions. 

2a. i. Emissions from the modified cement kiln shall not exceed 0.208 

lbs of PM, 4.5 lbs of NOx and 0.8 lb of SO2 per ton of clinker 

produced by the kiln. The NOx limit shall only apply in the 

maximum range at which the kiln is operated following 
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installation of the calcining vessel. (See also Condition 6b(i). 

Compliance with these limits shall be determined by testing in 

accordance with Condition 10, monitoring in accordance with 

Condition 11 and recordkeeping in accordance with Conditions 12, 

13, 14, and 15. 

ii. When a significant amount of the tire derived fuel is being used 

as supplemental fuel for the cement kiln (with calcining vessel), 

emissions of NOx shall not exceed 3.6 lb/ton clinker. For this 

purpose, a significant amount of tire derived fuel shall be 

considered to be being used if more than 8.0 percent of the heat 

input to the kiln from fuel is from tires. 

iii. A. The Permittee shall conduct two-year optimization studies 

to evaluate further reduction in NOx emissions from the 

modified kiln for: use of a significant amount of tire 

derived fuel, use of tire derived fuel in an amount that is 

not significant but that is greater than 2.0 percent heat 

input, and operation of the kiln if a calcining vessel is 

not constructed (i.e., Stage II is not completed). 

B. At the beginning of the study, the Permittee shall submit 

its plan and emission evaluation protocol for the study to 

the Illinois EPA for review and comment. 

C. At the conclusion of the study the Permittee shall submit a 

detailed report to the Illinois EPA for the Optimization 

Study, including the data and information that was 

collected and a proposal for any changes to the NOx emission 

limits. 

D. Based on this initial period of operation and the 

Permittee’s Optimization Study, the Illinois EPA may set 

more stringent BACT requirements for NOx in a revised permit 

for the modified cement kiln. 

 b. The modified cement kiln shall be operated in conformance with good 

engineering and work practices to minimize emissions of CO and VOM. At 

a minimum, these practices shall include: 

i. Use of instruments to measure oxygen concentrations at 

appropriate locations in the kiln system, to facilitate 

adjustment of the air supply to the kiln to maintain combustion 

efficiency (minimize CO and VOM emissions). 

ii. The Permittee shall follow good operation/maintenance procedure 

for fuel supply system, burners, air supply, and minimize air 

leakage by maintaining good seals/enclosure. 

 c. Emissions of PM from the raw mills shall be controlled by the 

baghouse(s) on the cement kiln. (In normal operations the kiln exhaust 

gases pass through the raw mill to dry the feed prior to discharge 

through the kiln baghouse(s)). However, this shall not affect the PM 

emissions allowed from the kiln exhaust as addressed by paragraph (a). 
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3. Emissions of PM from the pulverized solid fuel system, finish grinding 

mill, enclosed material storage tanks and material conveyor systems 

shall be controlled by fabric filters (baghouses) that achieve an 

outlet loading of no more than 0.015 gr/dscf. 

4. The Permittee shall maintain plant roads, parking lots and other areas 

normally used by vehicles and outdoor material storage areas in 

appropriate condition to minimize fugitive dust, including the 

following measures: 

a. i. Emissions of fugitive particulate matter from coal/coke 

haul road shall be controlled by paving the road and vacuum 

sweeping of the road at least once a day, unless measurable 

precipitation has occurred during the previous 48 hours or 

there is snow or ice build up on the road. 

ii. If the natural wind screen action from trees fails to 

prevent material from coal/coke stockpiles becoming 

airborne, the coal/coke stockpile shall be treated with 

mineral oil or other dust suppression agent to minimize 

fugitive dust. 

iii. The Permittee shall pave and maintain all plant roads 

normally handling trucks hauling gypsum, shale/flyash, and 

cement. 

b. The Permittee shall pave and maintain all plant yards normally 

handling trucks hauling gypsum, shale/flyash, and cement. 

Conditions 2, 3 and 4 represent the application of Best Available Control 

Technology (BACT) as required by Section 165 of the Clean Air Act. 

5a. i. This cement manufacturing plant is subject to a New Source 

Performance Standard (NSPS) for Portland Cement Plants 40 CFR 60, 

Subparts A and F. The Illinois EPA is administering NSPS in 

Illinois on behalf of the United States EPA under a delegation 

agreement. 

ii. The plant is subject to a new source performance standard for new 

pulverized solid fuel firing system under coal preparation plants 

40 CFR 60, Subpart Y. 

 b. i. The particulate matter shall not exceed 0.3 pound per ton of kiln 

feed from the cement kiln, and 0.1 pound per ton of kiln feed for 

the clinker cooler, pursuant to the NSPS, 40 CFR 60.62(a) and 

(b). 

ii. The opacity of gases discharged into the atmosphere shall not 

exceed 20 percent from the cement kiln and 10 percent from 

clinker cooler and other affected facilities, except cement kiln, 

pursuant to 40 CFR 60.62(a), (b) and (c). 
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 c. i. At all times, the Permittee shall maintain and operate facilities 

that are subject to the NSPS, including associated air pollution 

control equipment, in a manner consistent with good air pollution 

control practice for minimizing emissions, as required per NSPS, 

40 CFR 60.11(d). 

ii. The emissions and opacity from the addition of pulverized solid 

fuel firing system shall not exceed the applicable limits of 

0.018 grain PM/dscf and 10% opacity pursuant to 40 CFR 60.252. 

 d. This permit is issued based on the following facilities at the source 

not being subject to NSPS for Portland Cement Plants because they were 

constructed prior to August 18, 1971 and have not been modified or 

reconstructed thereafter, nor will they be modified or reconstructed as 

part of this project: 

Small Finish Mills (#1, #2, #3) 

Old Cement Storage Silos 

6a. Emissions and operation of equipment shall not exceed the following 

limits. These limits shall take effect upon initial commencement of 

operations of new equipment: 

 Particulate Matter Emissions 

Item of Equipment (Lb/Hour) (Ton/Yr) 

Blending Silos (311, 312-01,312-02) 1.157 5.07 

Finish Collector (F-8) 0.771 3.4 

Clinker Cooler (429) 20.833 91.24 

Existing No. 5 Finish Mill (722) 4.95 21.68 

Existing Mini Mills No. 2 and 3 (611) 1.908 8.35 

Existing Mini Mill No. 1 (630) 0.944 4.13 

New Finish Mill (F-9) Separator collector 4.88 21.4 

Finish Silo (807 Modified) 0.514 2.3 

Raw Mill Collector - F-4 (C413, 422) 0.193 0.84 

F-K Pump Collector (F-2) 0.514 2.30 

 b. i. Emissions and operation of the kiln cement and raw mills 

(existing Loesche and New Mill) shall not exceed the following 

limits with compliance determined at the exhaust of the baghouse 

(422). These limits shall take effect upon initial commencement 

of operation of kiln with associated modified equipment: 

Pollutant (Lb/Hour) (Ton/Yr)

 PM* 26.0 113.9 

 CO 1,325.0 5,803.5 

 NOx 562.5 2,463.7 

 SO2 100.0 438.0 

 VOM 40.0 175.2 

*This limit does not include condensible particulate compounds 

such as calcium sulfate which exist as gases in the exhaust to 

the atmosphere from the kiln. These condensibles are assumed to 

be twice the filterable particulate matter, i.e., 52 pounds/hour, 
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for purposes of the air quality analysis required by the PSD 

rules. 

ii. The Permittee shall not alter any parameters of the kiln stack or 

operating or design characteristics of the kiln exhaust, as 

identified in its application so as to reduce dispersion without 

the prior written authorization. Upon achievement of routine 

operation by the modified kiln: 

A. The kiln shall exhaust through a stack with at least 190 

ft. height above grade. 

B. The exhaust velocity shall be at least 63.6 ft/second as 

would be determined by USEPA Method 1, except during 

startup and shutdown of the kiln. 

C. 1. For purposes of this requirement, startup is defined 

as the period of time when setting a burner in 

operation from the first introduction of raw feed to 

the kiln until a normal feed flow rate has been 

achieved. All reasonable measures shall be taken to 

expediously achieve stable operation with coal, coke, 

gas and/or tire derived fuel. 

2. When the raw feed rate (not including fuel) to the 

kiln is less than 38 tons per hour, the kiln is not 

considered to be in routine operation. 

 c. The kiln shall be operated and maintained as follows to minimize 

emissions during periods of startup. 

i. All continuous monitoring systems required by Condition 11 shall 

be in service and reporting data throughout a startup. 

ii. Process conditions shall be within limits established by the 

equipment manufacturers as prescribed in the standard operating 

procedures during periods of startup. 

iii. All combustion air controls and equipment shall be operational 

prior to firing solid fuel. 

7a. The Permittee shall implement a fugitive dust control program for 

normal traffic pattern roads and parking lots at the plant and for 

material handling and storage performed outdoors. 

 b. The Permittee shall submit a written plan for the fugitive dust control 

program to the Illinois EPA for review at least 60 days prior to 

startup of new equipment. The plan shall describe the measures to be 

implemented to control fugitive dust at each area of the plant with the 

potential to generate fugitive dust, including technique (e.g., water 

spray, surfactant spray, water flushing, or sweeping), typical flow of 

water and additive concentration, normal frequency with which measures 

would be implemented, and circumstances, e.g., recent precipitation, in 

which the measure would not be implemented. 
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 c. This plan shall be accompanied by maps or diagrams indicating the 

location of areas at the plant with the potential to generate fugitive 

dust, with description (length, width, surface material, etc.) and 

volume and nature of expected traffic or other activity. 

8. The Permittee shall notify the Illinois EPA prior to commencing 

construction of alterations to the kiln baghouse(s) if it elects to 

expand the existing baghouse rather than install an additional baghouse 

in parallel. This notice shall describe how construction will be 

conducted. 

9a. The new equipment covered by group of equipment for each stage in this 

permit may be operated following completion of each stage of 

construction for a limited period, not to exceed 180 days, under this 

construction permit for the purpose of shakedown and testing. 

 b. The Permittee shall notify the Illinois EPA in writing within 5 days of 

the following events each new or modified facility subject to the NSPS, 

including. For purposes of this permit, achievement of routine 

production means that equipment operates at a normal operating schedule 

for 7 consecutive days of operation. 

i. Commencement of construction. 

ii. Initial commencement of operation. 

iii. Achievement of routine production. 

10a. i. Within 180 days of achieving the maximum production rate, the PM, 

PM-10, SO2, NOx, CO and VOM emissions and opacity of the kiln 

shall be measured by an approved testing service, during 

conditions which are representative of maximum emissions. 

ii. Within 180 days of achieving the maximum production rate, any 

other testing of new equipment subject to 35 Ill. Adm. Codes and 

NSPS, e.g. new finish mill, etc. shall be measured by an approved 

testing service, during conditions which are representative of 

maximum emissions. 

iii. Emission testing shall also be performed within 90 days of a 

written request from the Illinois EPA, in accordance with such 

request. 

 b. i. The emission testing shall be performed under two modes of 

operation, namely: I, operation while burning only 

coal/coke/gas; and II, operation at the maximum tire derived 

fuel(TDF) substitution rate established from progressive feed 

rates, as indicated in the application, if a significant amount 

of TDF is being used. 

ii. The tests shall be conducted during circumstances which are 

representative of maximum emissions, as described in the notice 
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required by paragraph (d). Equipment data and material usage 

during the test shall be recorded. 

 c. USEPA test methods 40 CFR 60, Appendix A shall be used for following 

testing by an approved testing service unless another method is 

approved by the Illinois EPA. 

Location of Sample Points USEPA Method 1 

Gas Flow and Velocity USEPA Method 2 

i. A. Particulate Matter (USEPA Method 5). 

B. Particulate Matter PM-10 (USEPA Method 201A). 

C. Condensible Particulate Matter (USEPA Method 202). 

ii. Sulfur Dioxide (USEPA Method 6). 

iii. Nitrogen Oxides (USEPA Method 7). 

iv. Carbon Monoxide (USEPA Method 10). 

v. Volatile Organic Compounds (USEPA Method 25). 

vi. Opacity (USEPA Method 9). 

 d. Prior to carrying out these tests, the Illinois EPA's regional office 

and the Illinois EPA's Source Emission Test Specialist shall be 

notified a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to the expected date of 

these tests and further notified a minimum of ten (10) working days 

prior to the test of the exact date, time and place of these tests, to 

enable the Illinois EPA to witness these tests. 

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

Compliance Section (#40) 

P.O. Box 19276 

Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276 

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 

Division of Air Pollution Control - Regional Office 

5415 North University 

Peoria, Illinois 61614 

 e. Three (3) copies of the Final Report(s) for these tests shall be 

submitted to the Illinois EPA within 14 days after the test results are 

compiled and finalized, prior to or accompanying the operating permit 

application. 

 f. The Final Report shall include records of laboratory analyses for the 

coal, coke, TDF and maximum petroleum coke substitution rate for the 

test plan. 
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11a. The Permittee shall maintain, calibrate, and operate continuous opacity 

monitoring systems on the kiln and clinker cooler exhaust pursuant to 

40 CFR 60.63(b). 

 b. On or before the 30th day of each calendar quarter, the Permittee shall 

submit to the Illinois EPA a report for the last preceding calendar 

quarter of any and all opacity measurements which exceed 20 percent 

from the cement kiln and 10 percent from the clinker cooler exhaust, 

pursuant to 40 CFR 60.7(c), 60.63(b) and 60.65(a). 

For the purpose of these reports, periods of excess emission that shall 

be reported are six minute periods during which average opacity exceeds 

that allowed. These "excess opacity" reports shall provide, for each 

such incident, the percent opacity measured as well as the date and 

span of such incident. These reports shall also specify for each 

incident whether it occurred during startup, shut-down, or malfunction. 

If a malfunction is indicated in the report, all corrective actions 

taken, if any, shall be reported. 

The reports shall also specify, for each calendar quarter, the date of 

those periods during which the continuous monitoring system was not in 

operation. 

 c. At least 90 days prior to making any changes to these opacity 

monitoring systems in conjunction with this project, the Permittee 

shall submit a written description of such changes to the Illinois EPA 

for review. 

12a. i. The Permittee shall fulfill applicable recordkeeping requirements 

of daily production rates and kiln feed rates, pursuant to NSPS, 

40 CFR 60.63(a). 

ii. The Permittee shall install, calibrate, maintain and operate a 

device for measuring the mass rate of kiln feed to kilns. The 

measuring device shall be accurate to within plus or minus 5% of 

the mass rate over its operating range. The device is required 

to be operated during compliance emission tests, pursuant to 

NSPS, 40 CFR 60.63(c). 

 b. The operating pressure drop across the kiln baghouse(s) modules shall 

be monitored and recorded at least once every eight hours. The 

operating pressure drop shall be maintained within the design 

conditions specified by the manufacturer's performance warranty. 

13. The Permittee shall maintain an operating and maintenance log for kiln 

baghouses, including the following: 

a. Inspections of the baghouse, with date, nature of inspection and 

observations 

b. Incidents of malfunction, with impact on emissions, duration of 

event, probable cause, and corrective actions, and 
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c. Maintenance activities, with repair actions, and replacements, 

etc. 

14. The permittee shall maintain records of the following items, and such 

other items as may be appropriate to allow the Illinois EPA to review 

compliance with the requirements of this permit. 

a. Sulfur, ash and heat content of each type of fuel fired in the 

kiln, determined by representative sampling and appropriate 

analysis method on at least a weekly basis. 

b. Feed to the kiln, tons/day. 

c. Fuel to the kiln, tons/day by type, e.g., coal, coke, gas, TDF 

d. Sulfur content of the fuel to the kiln, lb sulfur per million 

Btu, with supporting calculations. 

e. Kiln daily hours of operation, if not continuous, hours/day. 

f. Clinker production tons/day. 

g. Daily fugitive dust control measures including application of 

water, chemicals, sweepings etc. 

15. The Permittee shall submit quarterly reports to the Illinois EPA within 

30 days following the end of each calendar quarter which shall include 

the following information for each month during the calendar quarter: 

a. The total quantity of each fuel burned, by type, in tons. 

b. Maximum sulfur content of the fuel mixture, as burned, lb sulfur 

per million Btu heat input. 

c. Emissions of PM, SO2, NOx, CO and VOM with supporting data and 

calculation. 

d. Any exceedance of applicable requirements, with date, duration, 

description, cause, if known, and remedial action, if any, if not 

otherwise reported. 

16a. The Permittee shall notify the Illinois EPA in writing as required by 

40 CFR 60.7, including the following, for each new or modified 

emissions unit subject to the NSPS covered in this permit. 

i. Notice of commencing construction shall be submitted within 15 

days of the start of construction. 

ii. Notice of intent to initially operate the emission unit covered 

by this permit, 30 days prior to the anticipated date of initial 

operation. 

iii. Notice of the actual date of initial startup shall be submitted 

within 15 days of the initial startup. 
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 b. The Permittee shall also provide the following status reports to the 

Illinois EPA; 

i. Prior to commencing construction, project status reports shall be 

submitted every 3 months. 

ii. After commencing construction progress, reports shall be 

submitted every 30 days until an operating permit is granted. 

 c. The Permittee shall notify the Illinois EPA within 30 days of any 

changes in the use of the tire derived fuel by the kiln (with calcining 

vessel) that would trigger the need for an Optimization Study for NOx

emissions (See Condition 2(a)(iii)). 

17. Any records or logs required by this Permit shall be retained for at 

least three years from the date of an entry and be available for 

inspection and copying by the Illinois EPA unless otherwise indicated. 

18. Any required reports and notifications concerning equipment operation, 

performance testing or a continuous monitoring system shall be sent to 

the Illinois EPA's regional office at the following address unless 

otherwise indicated: 

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

Compliance Section (#40) 

P.O. Box 19276 

Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276 

19a. This permit expires 18 months from its effective date, unless a 

continuous program of construction has been commenced by that date. 

This provision supersedes Standard Condition 1. 

 b. The permit allows for staged construction of the finish mill and stack 

modification (Stage I), preheater, coal mill, and baghouse (Stage II) 

and raw mill addition (Stage III) systems provided that the 

construction of each stage is started, i.e., a binding construction 

contract is issued and on-site construction activity is begun by the 

Permittee without an 18 month gap in construction activity, as 

addressed above. (The planned schedule for commencing each stage is as 

follows: May, 1998, January, 2000, and January, 2002 for Stage I, II, 

and III, respectively.) 

20a. This approval to construct does not relieve the permittee of the 

responsibility to comply with all Local, State and Federal Regulations 

which are part of the applicable Illinois State Implementation Plan, as 

well as all other applicable Federal, State and Local requirements. 

 b. These other requirements include timely compliance with applicable 

requirements pursuant to 40 CFR 63 under Standards for Hazardous Air 

Pollutants emissions for Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry, 

following promulgation of such standards by USEPA. 
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Please note that this permit has been revised to allow for stack modification 

to occur during Stage I of the three stage construction rather than Stage II. 

If you have any questions on this permit, please contact Ernie Kierbach at 

217/782-2113. 

Donald E. Sutton, P.E. 

Manager, Permit Section 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

DES:ELK:jar 
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217/782-2113 

JOINT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATING PERMIT - NSPS - REVISED 

PERMITTEE

Illinois Cement Company 

Attn: Kevin Keegan 

1601 Rockwell Road 

LaSalle, Illinois 61301 

Application No.: 98060003 I.D. No.: 099030AAZ 

Applicant's Designation: COALSTRCON Date Received: December 2, 1998 

Subject: Coal Storage Conveying System 

Date Issued: February 25, 1999 Operating Permit Expiration

Date: February 25, 2004 

Location: 1601 Rockwell Road, LaSalle 

Permit is hereby granted to the above-designated Permittee to CONSTRUCT and 

OPERATE emission source(s) and/or air pollution control equipment consisting 

of a 325 foot enclosed conveyor belt feeder with a single transfer point 

located at the top of the existing coal storage tank as described in the 

above-referenced application. This Permit is subject to standard conditions 

attached hereto and the following special condition(s): 

1. Operation of the emission source(s) included in this permit shall not 

begin until all associated air pollution control equipment has been 

constructed and is operational. 

2a. This permit is issued based upon the new conveyor system replacing the 

existing conveyor system and emissions of fugitive particulate matter 

from the coal/coke haul road being controlled by twice daily watering 

unless measurable precipitation has occurred during the previous 48 

hours or there is snow or ice building up on the road, resulting in no 

net increase in emissions. 

 b. This permit is issued based upon this project not constituting a major 

modification in accordance with 40 CFR 52.21, Prevention of Significant 

Deterioration of Air Quality (PSD). Maximum potential emissions are 

less than significant net emission increases. 

3a. The new coal conveyor with one transfer point is subject to the New 

Source Performance Standard (NSPS) for Coal Preparation Plants, 40 CFR 

60, Subparts A and Y. The Illinois EPA is administering NSPS in 

Illinois on behalf of the United States EPA under a delegation 

agreement. 

 b. The new coal conveyor shall not allow the discharge into the atmosphere 

of gases which exhibit 20% opacity or greater, pursuant to 40 CFR 

60.252 (c). 

 c. Opacity of the new conveyor shall be determined by Method 9, pursuant 

to 40 CFR 60.254(b)(2). 
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4. Emissions and operation of the new conveyor system shall not exceed the 

following limits: 

 Maximum 

Maximum Process Operating E M I S S I O N S 

 Weight Rate Hours PM PM10

 (Ton/Hour) (Hr/Yr) (Lb/Hr) (Ton/Yr) (Lb/Hr) (Ton/Yr)

 260 5,824 0.78 2.27 0.39 1.14 

These limits are based upon maximum operating hours, maximum process 

weight rate, and emission factors calculated based on AP-42, 5th 

Edition, Volume I, Section 13.2.4, January 95 (assuming mean wind speed 

of 8 mph, average moisture content of 2.525%, PM particulate size 

multiplier of 0.74 and PM10 particulate size multiplier of 0.35). 

5. The Permittee shall maintain records of the following items for the new 

conveyor system at the source for a period of three years: 

a. Operating hours of the new conveyor system, (hr/mo). 

b. Quantity of material conveyed by the new conveyor system, (ton/mo 

and ton/yr). 

c. Annual and average hourly emissions of PM and PM10 based on 

material conveyed each month and the operating hours for that 

month, including supporting data and detailed calculations. 

6. No person shall cause or allow the emission of fugitive particulate 

matter from any process, including any material handling or storage 

activity, that is visible by an observer looking generally overhead at 

a point beyond the property line of the source unless the wind speed is 

greater than 40.2 kilometers per hour (25 miles per hour), pursuant to 

35 IAC 212.301 and 212.314. 

It should be noted that this construction permit for a new conveyor system 

supersedes all previous permit conditions for the existing conveyor system. 

If you have any questions on this, please call John Cashman at 217/782-2113. 

Donald E. Sutton, P.E. 

Manager, Permit Section 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

DES:JRC:psj 

cc: Region 2 
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217/782-2113 

OPERATING PERMIT 

PERMITTEE

Illinois Cement Company 

Attn: Vince Meehan 

1601 Rockwell Road 

LaSalle, Illinois 61301 

Application No.: 99120084 I.D. No.: 099030AAZ 

Applicant's Designation: 2722 BH Date Received: December 9, 1999 

Subject: Finish Mill Collector F-9 

Date Issued: January 7, 2000 Expiration Date: January 7, 2005 

Location: 1601 Rockwell Road, LaSalle 

Permit is hereby granted to the above-designated Permittee to OPERATE 

emission source(s) and/or air pollution control equipment consisting of 

finish mill collector F-9 as described in the above-referenced application. 

This Permit is subject to standard conditions attached hereto and the 

following special condition(s): 

1. This permit is issued based on the finish mill collector F-9 being in 

compliance with all applicable conditions in the PSD construction 

permit for said unit, permit No. 97030016 with no increase in 

emissions. 

If you have any questions on this, please call Kevin Smith at 217/782-2113. 

Donald E. Sutton, P.E. 

Manager, Permit Section 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

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cc: Region 2 

USEPA-Region V 
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Attachment

Table I 

The changes in emissions in tons per year are as tabulated below. 

 Actual Emissions Potential Emissions 

 Before Project After Kiln/Associated Net 

 (Kiln)* Modifications** Change 

CO 2,785.5 5,803.5 3,018.0 

NOx 1,217 2,463.7 1,246.7 

SO2 145.6 438.0 292.4 

VOM 84.1 175.2 91.1 

PM 54.65 145.85 91.2 

* Existing kiln emissions reflect the lesser of average actual emissions 

based on stack test or AP-42 emission factor. 

The kiln/baghouse emissions are evaluated based on the rate at which 

this kiln actually emitted during a representative two year period 

which is calendar year 1994 and 1995 prior to proposed modification. 

** Kiln/associated modifications emissions reflect emissions of CO, PM, 

NOx, SO2, and VOM based on BACT limits. 

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217/782-2113 

CONSTRUCTION PERMIT 

PERMITTEE

Illinois Cement Company 

Attn: Kevin Keegan 

1601 Rockwell Road 

LaSalle, Illinois 61301 

Application No.: 97080048 I.D. No.: 099030AAZ 

Applicant's Designation: 305-3DUSTCOLL Date Received: August 18, 1997 

Subject: Dust Collector 

Date Issued: September 17, 1997 

Location: 1601 Rockwell Road, LaSalle 

Permit is hereby granted to the above-designated Permittee to CONSTRUCT 

emission source(s) and/or air pollution control equipment consisting of a 

filter unit which will control the transfer point between the 305.1 and 305.2 

conveyors as described in the above-referenced application. This Permit is 

subject to standard conditions attached hereto and the following special 

condition(s): 

1. This permit is issued based upon the replacement of the permanent total 

enclosure controlling the transfer point between the 305-1 and 305-2 

conveyors with a filter unit which will result in no net increase in 

emissions. 

If you have any questions on this, please call Ernie Kierbach at 

217/782-2113. 

Donald E. Sutton, P.E. 

Manager, Permit Section 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

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cc: Region 2 
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10.5 Attachment 5 - Example Certification by a Responsible Official 

I certify under penalty of law that this document and all 

attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in 

accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified 

personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. 

Based on my inquiry of the person or persons directly responsible 

for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to 

the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and 

complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for 

submitting false information, including the possibility of fine 

and imprisonment for knowing violations. 

Signature: ______________________________________________ 

Name: ______________________________________________ 

Official Title: ______________________________________________ 

Telephone No.: ______________________________________________ 

Date Signed: ______________________________________________ 
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10.6 Attachment 6 - Guidance on Revising This Permit 

The Permittee must submit an application to the Illinois EPA 

using the appropriate revision classification in accordance with 

Sections 39.5(13) and (14) of the Act and 35 IAC 270.302. 

Specifically, there are currently three classifications for 

revisions to a CAAPP permit. These are: 

1. Administrative Permit Amendment; 

2. Minor Permit Modification; and 

3. Significant Permit Modification. 

The Permittee must determine, request, and submit the necessary 

information to allow the Illinois EPA to use the appropriate 

procedure to revise the CAAPP permit. A brief explanation of 

each of these classifications follows. 

1. Administrative Permit Amendment

• Corrects typographical errors; 

• Identifies a change in the name, address, or phone 

number of any person identified in the permit, or 

provides a similar minor administrative change at the 

source; 

• Requires more frequent monitoring or reporting by the 

Permittee; 

• Allows for a change in ownership or operational 

control of the source where no other change in the 

permit is necessary, provided that a written 

agreement containing a specific date for transfer of 

permit responsibility, coverage, and liability 

between the current and new Permittees has been 

submitted to the Illinois EPA; 

• Incorporates into the CAAPP permit a construction 

permit, provided the conditions of the construction 

permit meet the requirements for the issuance of 

CAAPP permits; or 

• Incorporates into the CAAPP permit revised 

limitations or other requirements resulting from the 

application of an approved economic incentives rule, 

marketable permits rule, or generic emissions trading 

rule. 

2. Minor Permit Modification

• Do not violate any applicable requirement; 
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• Do not involve significant changes to existing 

monitoring, reporting, or recordkeeping requirements 

in the permit; 

• Do not require a case-by-case determination of an 

emission limitation or other standard, or a 

source-specific determination of ambient impacts, or 

a visibility or increment analysis; 

• Do not seek to establish or change a permit term or 

condition for which there is no corresponding 

underlying requirement and which avoids an applicable 

requirement to which the source would otherwise be 

subject. Such terms and conditions include: 

• A federally enforceable emissions cap assumed 

to avoid classification as a modification 

under any provision of Title I of the CAA; and 

• An alternative emissions limit approved 

pursuant to regulations promulgated under 

Section 112(i)(5) of the CAA. 

• Are not modifications under any provision of Title I 

of the CAA; and 

• Are not required to be processed as a significant 

permit modification. 

An application for a minor permit modification shall 

include the following: 

• A description of the change, the emissions resulting 

from the change, and any new applicable requirements 

that will apply if the change occurs; 

• The source’s suggested draft permit/conditions; 

• Certification by a responsible official that the 

proposed modification meets the criteria for use of 

minor permit modification procedures and a request 

that such procedures be used; and 

• Information as contained on form 271-CAAPP for the 

Illinois EPA to use to notify USEPA and affected 

States. 
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3. Significant Permit Modification

• Applications that do not qualify as either minor 

permit modifications or as administrative permit 

amendments; 

• Applications requesting a significant change in 

existing monitoring permit terms or conditions; 

• Applications requesting a relaxation of reporting or 

recordkeeping requirements; and 

• Cases in which, in the judgment of the Illinois EPA, 

action on an application for modification would 

require decisions to be made on technically complex 

issues. 

An application for a significant permit modification shall 

include the following: 

• A detailed description of the proposed change(s), 

including all physical changes to equipment, changes 

in the method of operation, changes in emissions of 

each pollutant, and any new applicable requirements 

which will apply as a result of the proposed change. 

Note that the Permittee need only submit revised forms 

for equipment and operations that will be modified. 

The Illinois EPA requires the information on the following 

appropriate forms to be submitted in accordance with the proper 

classification: 

• Form 273-CAAPP, REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT 

AMENDMENT FOR CAAPP PERMIT; or 

• Form 271-CAAPP, MINOR PERMIT MODIFICATION FOR CAAPP 

PERMIT; or 

• Form 200-CAAPP, APPLICATION FOR CAAPP PERMIT (for 

significant modification). 

Application forms can be obtained from the Illinois EPA website 

at http://www.epa.state.il.us/air/forms. 

Note that the request to revise the permit must be certified for 

truth, accuracy, and completeness by a responsible official. 

Note that failure to submit the required information may require 

the Illinois EPA to deny the application. The Illinois EPA 

reserves the right to require that additional information be 

submitted as needed to evaluate or take final action on 

applications pursuant to Section 39.5(5)(g) of the Act and 35 IAC 

270.305. 
10.7 Attachment 7 Form 199-CAAPP, Application For Construction 

Permit (For CAAPP Sources Only) 

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 

Division Of Air Pollution Control -- Permit Section 

P.O. Box 19506 

Springfield, Illinois 62794-9506 

This Agency is authorized to require and you must disclose this information under 415 ILCS 5/39. Failure to do so could result in the application 

being denied and penalties under 415 ILCS 5 et seq. It is not necessary to use this form in providing this information. This form has been 

approved by the forms management center.

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For Illinois EPA use only 

I.D. number: 

Permit number: 

Application For Construction Permit 

(For CAAPP Sources Only) 

Date received: 

This form is to be used by CAAPP sources to supply information necessary to obtain a construction permit. Please attach other 

necessary information and completed CAAPP forms regarding this construction/modification project. 

Source Information 

1. Source name: 

2. Source street address: 

3. City: 4. Zip code: 

5. Is the source located within city limits? Yes No 

6. Township name: 7. County: 8. I.D. number: 

Owner Information 

9. Name: 

10. Address: 

11. City: 12. State: 13. Zip code: 

Operator Information (if different from owner) 

14. Name 

15. Address: 

16. City: 17. State: 18. Zip code: 

Applicant Information 

19. Who is the applicant? 20. All correspondence to: (check one) 

 Owner Operator Owner Operator Source 

21. Attention name and/or title for written correspondence: 

22. Technical contact person for application: 23. Contact person's telephone number: 
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Summary Of Application Contents 

24. Does the application address whether the proposed project would 

constitute a new major source or major modification under each of the 

following programs: 

a) Non-attainment New Source Review – 35 IAC Part 203; 

b) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) – 40 CFR 52.21; 

c) Hazardous Air Pollutants: Regulations Governing Constructed 

or Reconstructed Major Sources – 40 CFR Part 63? 

 Yes No 

25. Does the application identify and address all applicable emissions 

standards, including those found in the following: 

a) Board Emission Standards – 35 IAC Chapter I, Subtitle B; 

b) Federal New Source Performance Standards – 40 CFR Part 

60; 

c) Federal Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants – 40 CFR Parts 

61 and 63? 

 Yes No 

26. Does the application include a process flow diagram(s) showing all 

emission units and control equipment, and their relationship, for which a 

permit is being sought? 

 Yes No 

27. Does the application include a complete process description for the 

emission units and control equipment for which a permit is being 

sought? 

 Yes No 

28. Does the application include the information as contained in completed 

CAAPP forms for all appropriate emission units and air pollution control 

equipment, listing all applicable requirements and proposed exemptions 

from otherwise applicable requirements, and identifying and describing 

any outstanding legal actions by either the USEPA or the Illinois EPA? 

Note: The use of "APC" application forms is not appropriate for 

applications for CAAPP sources. CAAPP forms should be used 

to supply information. 

 Yes No 

29. If the application contains TRADE SECRET information, has such 

information been properly marked and claimed, and have two separate 

copies of the application suitable for public inspection and notice been 

submitted, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations? 

 Yes No 

 Not Applicable, No 

TRADE SECRET 

information in this 

application 

Note 1: Answering “No” to any of the above may result in the application being deemed incomplete. 

Signature Block 

 This certification must be signed by a responsible official. Applications without a signed 

certification will be returned as incomplete. 

30. I certify under penalty of law that, based on information and belief formed after reasonable 

inquiry, the statements and information contained in this application are true, accurate and 

complete.

Authorized Signature: 

B

_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ 

 AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE TITLE OF SIGNATORY 

 

_________________________________________________ __________ / ___________ / ___________ 

 TYPED OR PRINTED NAME OF SIGNATORY DATE 

Note 2: An operating permit for the construction/modification permitted in a construction permit must be 

obtained by applying for the appropriate revision to the source’s CAAPP permit, if necessary. 
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10.8 Attachment 8 - Guidance on Renewing This Permit 

Timeliness - Pursuant to Section 39.5(5)(n) of the Act and 35 IAC 

270.301(d), a source must submit to the Illinois EPA a complete 

CAAPP application for the renewal of a CAAPP permit not later 

than 9 months before the date of permit expiration of the 

existing CAAPP permit in order for the submittal to be deemed 

timely. Note that the Illinois EPA typically sends out renewal 

notices approximately 18 months prior to the expiration of the 

CAAPP permit. 

The CAAPP application must provide all of the following 

information in order for the renewal CAAPP application to be 

deemed complete by the Illinois EPA: 

1. A completed renewal application form 200-CAAPP, 

APPLICATION FOR CAAPP PERMIT. 

2. A completed compliance plan form 293-CAAPP, COMPLIANCE 

PLAN/SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE FOR CAAPP PERMIT. 

3. A completed compliance certification form 296-CAAPP, 

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION, signed by the responsible 

official. 

4. Any applicable requirements that became effective during 

the term of the permit and that were not included in the 

permit as a reopening or permit revision. 

5. If this is the first time this permit is being renewed and 

this source has not yet addressed CAM, the application 

should contain the information on form 464-CAAPP, 

COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE MONITORING (CAM) PLAN. 

6. Information addressing any outstanding transfer agreement 

pursuant to the ERMS. 

7. a. If operations of an emission unit or group of 

emission units remain unchanged and are accurately 

depicted in previous submittals, the application may 

contain a letter signed by a responsible official 

that requests incorporation by reference of existing 

information previously submitted and on file with the 

Illinois EPA. This letter must also include a 

statement that information incorporated by reference 

is also being certified for truth and accuracy by the 

responsible official’s signing of the form 200-CAAPP, 

APPLICATION FOR CAAPP PERMIT and the form 296-CAAPP, 

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION. The boxes should be marked 

yes on form 200-CAAPP, APPLICATION FOR CAAPP PERMIT, 
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as existing information is being incorporated by 

reference. 

b. If portions of current operations are not as 

described in previous submittals, then in addition to 

the information above for operations that remain 

unchanged, the application must contain the necessary 

information on all changes, e.g., discussion of 

changes, new or revised CAAPP forms, and a revised 

fee form 292-CAAPP, FEE DETERMINATION FOR CAAPP 

PERMIT, if necessary. 

8. Information about all off-permit changes that were not 

prohibited or addressed by the permit to occur without a 

permit revision and the information must be sufficient to 

identify all applicable requirements, including 

monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements, for 

such changes. 

9. Information about all changes made under 40 CFR 

70.4(b)(12)(i) and (ii) that require a 7-day notification 

prior to the change without requiring a permit revision. 

The Illinois EPA will review all applications for completeness 

and timeliness. If the renewal application is deemed both timely 

and complete, the source shall continue to operate in accordance 

with the terms and conditions of its CAAPP permit until final 

action is taken on the renewal application. 

Notwithstanding the completeness determination, the Illinois EPA 

may request additional information necessary to evaluate or take 

final action on the CAAPP renewal application. If such 

additional information affects your allowable emission limits, a 

revised form 292-CAAPP, FEE DETERMINATION FOR CAAPP PERMIT must 

be submitted with the requested information. The failure to 

submit to the Illinois EPA the requested information within the 

time frame specified by the Illinois EPA, may force the Illinois 

EPA to deny your CAAPP renewal application pursuant to Section 

39.5 of the Act. 

Application forms may be obtained from the Illinois EPA website 

at http://www.epa.state.il.us/air/forms.html. 

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact a 

permit analyst at 217/782-2113. 

Mail renewal applications to: 

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

Permit Section (MC 11) 
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P.O. Box 19506 

Springfield, Illinois 62794-9506 

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