NOTE: Draft determinations are marked with a " * " beside the RBLC ID. 

 Required fields are denoted by "+".

  

Report Date: 05/06/2010            Control Technology Determinations (Freeform) 

Facility Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE 

RBLC ID: *AK-0033

+Corporate/Company

Name: COMINCO ALASKA, INC.

+Facility Name: COMINCO RED DOG MINE

Facility County: NORTHWEST ARCTIC BOROUGH

Facility State: AK

Facility ZIP Code: 99752

Facility Country: USA

Facility Contact Name: JOHN KEY

Facility Contact Phone: 9074262170

Facility Contact Email:

EPA Region: 10

Agency Code: AK001

Agency Name: ALASKA DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONS

Agency Contact: MS. SALLY A. RYAN, P.E. 

Agency Phone: (907) 269-6271 

Agency Email: SALLY.RYAN@ALASKA.GOV 

Other Agency Contact

Info:

JIM BAUMGARTNER 

410 WILLOUGHBY AVE. SUITE 105

JUNEAU, AK 99801

(907)4655108

+Permit Number: 9932-AC005

+SIC Code: 1031

NAICS Code: 212231

Facility Registry System

Number: 110000601705

Application Accepted

Received Date: 06/29/1998 ACT

Permit Issuance Date: 12/10/1999 ACT

Date determination

entered in RBLC: 05/17/2000

Date determination last

updated: 03/30/2010

Permit Type: Both B: (Add new process to existing facility) &C: (Modify process at

existing facility) 

Permit URL:

Facility Description:

Permit Notes: THIS PERMIT ACTION WAS FOR THE PRODUCTION INCREASE

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Permit Notes: THIS PERMIT ACTION WAS FOR THE PRODUCTION INCREASE

PROJECT AND IMPOSES LIMITS ON NOX, PM AND VE ONLY. CO

IS BELOW THE PSD LIMIT. SOX LIMITED BY THE USE OF FUEL

OIL WITH < 0.45% S BY WEIGHT. THE RED DOG MINE IS

INCREASING ORE PRODUCTION FROM 2,500,000 T/YR TO

3,500,000 T/YR. PERMIT RECEIVED AND PERMIT ISSUE DATES

FOR MODIFICATION.

Affected Boundaries: COMINCO RED DOG MINE

+Boundary (Class 1

Area or US Border

Name): Mount McKinley NP

Boundary Type (Class 1

or Intl Border): CLASS1

Distance: > 250 km 

Class 1 Area State: AK

Process Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE 

+Process Name: ROCK CRUSHER, READ SCREEN-ALL, PORTABLE

+Process Type: 90.023

Primary Fuel: ARCTIC DIESEL

Throughput: 350.00

Throughput Unit: T/H

Process Notes:

Pollutant Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE - ROCK CRUSHER, READ SCREEN-ALL,

PORTABLE 

+Pollutant Name Particulate matter, filterable < 10 μ (FPM10)

Pollutant Group(s): ( Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

+CAS Number: PM

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: P

+Control Method

Description: MEET REQUIREMENTS OF 40 CFR 60.673(B), (C), & (E).

Emission Limit 1: 0.0500

Emission Limit 1 Unit: G/DSCM

Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 0

Emission Limit 2 Unit:

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission
Standard Emission

Limit: 0

Standard Emission

Limit Unit:

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: Other Case-by-Case

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

Process Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE 

+Process Name: HEATERS, SMALL, 45 UNITS

+Process Type: 13.220

Primary Fuel: DIESEL

Throughput:

Throughput Unit:

Process Notes: THESE SMALL HEATERS HAVE CAPACITIES FROM 0.1

MMBTU/HR TO 0.67 MMBTU/HR. PERMIT IMPOSES ONLY A VE

LIMIT FOR THESE SOURCES.

Pollutant Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE - HEATERS, SMALL, 45 UNITS 

+Pollutant Name Visible Emissions (VE)

Pollutant Group(s):

+CAS Number: VE

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: N

+Control Method

Description:

Emission Limit 1: 20.0000

Emission Limit 1 Unit: % OPACITY

Emission Limit 1 Avg.
Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 0

Emission Limit 2 Unit:

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 20.0000

Standard Emission

Limit Unit: % OPACITY

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

Process Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE 

+Process Name: ASSAY LAB BUCKING ROOM

+Process Type: 82.800

Primary Fuel:

Throughput: 3700.00

Throughput Unit: ACFM

Process Notes:

Pollutant Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE - ASSAY LAB BUCKING ROOM 

+Pollutant Name Particulate matter, filterable < 10 μ (FPM10)

Pollutant Group(s): ( Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

+CAS Number: PM

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: A

+Control Method
+Control Method

Description: BAGHOUSE

Emission Limit 1: 0.0100

Emission Limit 1 Unit: GR/DSCF

Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 0

Emission Limit 2 Unit:

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 0.0100

Standard Emission

Limit Unit: GR/DSCF

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

Process Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE 

+Process Name: IC ENGINE , 200 HP, DIESEL ,CATERPILLAR

+Process Type: 17.210

Primary Fuel: ARCTIC DIESEL

Throughput: 9.00

Throughput Unit: GAL/H

Process Notes: PERMIT IMPOSES LIMITS ON NOX AND VE. NOX TO BE TESTED

AT THE DEPARTMENT'S REQUEST. NO REQUEST HAS BEEN

MADE.
Pollutant Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE - IC ENGINE , 200 HP, DIESEL

,CATERPILLAR 

+Pollutant Name Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) , Particulate Matter

(PM) ) 

+CAS Number: 10102

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: N

+Control Method

Description: PERMIT LIMITS ARE IN LB/HP-H.

Emission Limit 1: 0.0310

Emission Limit 1 Unit: LB/HP-H

Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 14.1000

Emission Limit 2 Unit: G/HP-H

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 0

Standard Emission

Limit Unit:

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

+Pollutant Name Visible Emissions (VE)

Pollutant Group(s):

+CAS Number: VE

Test Method: Unspecified
+Control Method Code: N

+Control Method

Description:

Emission Limit 1: 20.0000

Emission Limit 1 Unit: % OPACITY

Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 0

Emission Limit 2 Unit:

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 20.0000

Standard Emission

Limit Unit: % OPACITY

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

Process Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE 

+Process Name: IC ENGINE, DIESEL , CUMMINS/ONAN

+Process Type: 17.210

Primary Fuel: ARCTIC DIESEL

Throughput: 188.00

Throughput Unit: KW

Process Notes: PERMIT IMPOSES LIMITS ON NOX AND VE. NOX TO BE TESTED

AT DEPARTMENT'S REQUEST. NO REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE.

Pollutant Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE - IC ENGINE, DIESEL , CUMMINS/ONAN 
+Pollutant Name Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) , Particulate Matter

(PM) ) 

+CAS Number: 10102

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: N

+Control Method

Description: PERMIT LIMIT IS IN LB/HP-HR

Emission Limit 1: 0.0310

Emission Limit 1 Unit: LB/HP-H

Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 14.1000

Emission Limit 2 Unit: G/B-HP-H

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 0

Standard Emission

Limit Unit:

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

+Pollutant Name Visible Emissions (VE)

Pollutant Group(s):

+CAS Number: VE

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: N

+Control Method

Description:

Emission Limit 1: 20.0000
Emission Limit 1 Unit: % OPACITY

Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 0

Emission Limit 2 Unit:

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 20.0000

Standard Emission

Limit Unit: % OPACITY

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

Process Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE 

+Process Name: IC ENGINE, DIESEL , WARTSILA

+Process Type: 17.110

Primary Fuel: ARCTIC DIESEL

Throughput: 5.00

Throughput Unit: MW

Process Notes: NOTE: EPA CURRENTLY DISPUTES THE NOX BACT

DETERMINATION FOR THIS UNIT. AS OF 5/18/2000 THIS

DISPUTE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. NOT YET CONSTRUCTED,

NO TESTING PERFORMED.

Pollutant Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE - IC ENGINE, DIESEL , WARTSILA 

+Pollutant Name Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) , Particulate Matter
Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) , Particulate Matter

(PM) ) 

+CAS Number: 10102

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: P

+Control Method

Description: LOW NOX CONVERSION PACKAGE

Emission Limit 1: 121.3000

Emission Limit 1 Unit: LB/H

Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 0

Emission Limit 2 Unit:

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 6.2000

Standard Emission

Limit Unit: G/B-HP-H

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

+Pollutant Name Particulate matter, filterable < 10 μ (FPM10)

Pollutant Group(s): ( Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

+CAS Number: PM

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: N

+Control Method

Description:

Emission Limit 1: 2.6000

Emission Limit 1 Unit: LB/H
Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 0

Emission Limit 2 Unit:

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 0.1800

Standard Emission

Limit Unit: G/B-HP-H

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

+Pollutant Name Visible Emissions (VE)

Pollutant Group(s):

+CAS Number: VE

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: N

+Control Method

Description:

Emission Limit 1: 20.0000

Emission Limit 1 Unit: % OPACITY

Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 0

Emission Limit 2 Unit:

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 20.0000

Standard Emission
Standard Emission

Limit Unit: % OPACITY

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

Process Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE 

+Process Name: INCINERATOR

+Process Type: 21.400

Primary Fuel: ARCTIC DIESEL

Throughput: 625.00

Throughput Unit: LB/H

Process Notes: INCINERATOR BURNS GARBAGE AND OTHER

NONHAZARDOUS SOLIDS. DESIGN THROUGHPUT FOR WASTE

IS 625 LB/H. PERMIT IMPOSES LIMITS ON ONLY PM AND VE

FOR THIS PROCESS.

Pollutant Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE - INCINERATOR 

+Pollutant Name Particulate matter, filterable < 10 μ (FPM10)

Pollutant Group(s): ( Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

+CAS Number: PM

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: N

+Control Method

Description:

Emission Limit 1: 0.0860

Emission Limit 1 Unit: GR/DSCF @ 7% O2

Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:
Emission Limit 2: 0

Emission Limit 2 Unit:

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 0.0860

Standard Emission

Limit Unit: GR/DSCF @ 7% O2

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

+Pollutant Name Visible Emissions (VE)

Pollutant Group(s):

+CAS Number: VE

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: N

+Control Method

Description:

Emission Limit 1: 10.0000

Emission Limit 1 Unit: % OPACITY

Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 0

Emission Limit 2 Unit:

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 10.0000

Standard Emission

Limit Unit: % OPACITY

Standard Limit Avg.
Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

Process Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE 

+Process Name: CRUSHER, GYRATORY

+Process Type: 90.018

Primary Fuel: ARCTIC DIESEL

Throughput: 1800.00

Throughput Unit: T/H

Process Notes:

Pollutant Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE - CRUSHER, GYRATORY 

+Pollutant Name Particulate matter, filterable < 10 μ (FPM10)

Pollutant Group(s): ( Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

+CAS Number: PM

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: A

+Control Method

Description: BAGHOUSE

Emission Limit 1: 0.0100

Emission Limit 1 Unit: GR/DSCF

Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 0

Emission Limit 2 Unit:

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission
Standard Emission

Limit: 0.0100

Standard Emission

Limit Unit: GR/DSCF

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

Process Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE 

+Process Name: METALLIC MINERAL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT,VARIOUS

+Process Type: 90.023

Primary Fuel: ARCTIC DIESEL

Throughput: 10000.00

Throughput Unit: ACFM

Process Notes: THIS INCLUDES PRIMARY JAW CRUSHER, #1 AND #2 COARSE

ORE CONVEYORS, ASSAY LAB BUCKING ROOM, GYRATORY

CRUSHER,TRUCK UNLOADING/LOADING, MILL CONCENTRATE

STORAGE, AND READ SCREEN-ALL. THE LIMIT SET FOR THESE

SOURCES IS THE APPLICABLE NSPS UNDER 40 CFR 60.382(A).

Pollutant Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE - METALLIC MINERAL PROCESSING

EQUIPMENT,VARIOUS 

+Pollutant Name Particulate matter, filterable < 10 μ (FPM10)

Pollutant Group(s): ( Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

+CAS Number: PM

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: B

+Control Method

Description:

MEETS REQUIREMENTS OF 40 CFR 60.382(A) & (B). BAGHOUSE,

WATERING AND CHEMICAL CONTROLS.
Emission Limit 1: 0.0500

Emission Limit 1 Unit: G/DSCM

Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 0

Emission Limit 2 Unit:

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 0

Standard Emission

Limit Unit:

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: N/A

Other Applicable

Requirements: NSPS 

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

+Pollutant Name Visible Emissions (VE)

Pollutant Group(s):

+CAS Number: VE

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: A

+Control Method

Description:

MEET REQUIREMENTS OF 40 CFR 60.382 (A) AND (B).

BAGHOUSE

Emission Limit 1: 7.0000

Emission Limit 1 Unit: % OPACITY

Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 0

Emission Limit 2 Unit:

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission
Standard Emission

Limit: 7.0000

Standard Emission

Limit Unit: % OPACITY

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: N/A

Other Applicable

Requirements: NSPS 

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

Process Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE 

+Process Name: IC ENGINE, 50 KW, DIESEL, DETROIT

+Process Type: 17.210

Primary Fuel: ARCTIC DIESEL

Throughput: 9.00

Throughput Unit: GAL/H

Process Notes: NOX TO BE TESTED AT DEPARTMENT'S REQUEST, NO

REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE. PERMIT IMPOSES LIMITS ON NOX

AND VE.

Pollutant Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE - IC ENGINE, 50 KW, DIESEL, DETROIT 

+Pollutant Name Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) , Particulate Matter

(PM) ) 

+CAS Number: 10102

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: N

+Control Method

Description: PERMIT LIMITS ARE IN LB/HP-H.

Emission Limit 1: 0.0310

Emission Limit 1 Unit: LB/HP-H
Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 14.1000

Emission Limit 2 Unit: G/B-HP-H

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 0

Standard Emission

Limit Unit:

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

+Pollutant Name Visible Emissions (VE)

Pollutant Group(s):

+CAS Number: VE

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: N

+Control Method

Description:

Emission Limit 1: 20.0000

Emission Limit 1 Unit: % OPACITY

Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 0

Emission Limit 2 Unit:

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 20.0000

Standard Emission
Standard Emission

Limit Unit: % OPACITY

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

Process Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE 

+Process Name: GENERATOR, DIESEL, 3208 TA CATERPILLAR

+Process Type: 17.210

Primary Fuel: ARCTIC DIESEL

Throughput: 150.00

Throughput Unit: KW

Process Notes: NOX TO BE TESTED AT DEPARTMENT'S REQUEST, NO

REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE. PERMIT IMPOSES LIMITS ON NOX

AND VE.

Pollutant Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE - GENERATOR, DIESEL, 3208 TA

CATERPILLAR 

+Pollutant Name Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) , Particulate Matter

(PM) ) 

+CAS Number: 10102

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: N

+Control Method

Description: EMISSION LIMITS SET IN LB/HP-H

Emission Limit 1: 0.0310

Emission Limit 1 Unit: LB/HP-H

Emission Limit 1 Avg.
Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 14.1000

Emission Limit 2 Unit: G/HP-H

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 0

Standard Emission

Limit Unit:

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

+Pollutant Name Visible Emissions (VE)

Pollutant Group(s):

+CAS Number: VE

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: N

+Control Method

Description:

Emission Limit 1: 20.0000

Emission Limit 1 Unit: % OPACITY

Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 0

Emission Limit 2 Unit:

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 20.0000

Standard Emission
Standard Emission

Limit Unit: % OPACITY

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

Process Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE 

+Process Name: IC ENGINE, DIESEL, 3406 CATERPILLAR, 2 UNITS

+Process Type: 17.210

Primary Fuel: ARCTIC DIESEL

Throughput: 250.00

Throughput Unit: KW

Process Notes: TWO IDENTICAL 3406 CATERPILLAR DIESEL IC ENGINES. NOX

TO BE TESTED AT DEPARTMENT'S REQUEST, NO REQUEST HAS

BEEN MADE. PERMIT IMPOSES LIMITS ON NOX AND VE.

Pollutant Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE - IC ENGINE, DIESEL, 3406

CATERPILLAR, 2 UNITS 

+Pollutant Name Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) , Particulate Matter

(PM) ) 

+CAS Number: 10102

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: N

+Control Method

Description: PERMIT LIMITS SET IN LB/HP-H

Emission Limit 1: 0.0310

Emission Limit 1 Unit: LB/HP-H

Emission Limit 1 Avg.
Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 14.1000

Emission Limit 2 Unit: G/B-HP-H

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 0

Standard Emission

Limit Unit:

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

+Pollutant Name Visible Emissions (VE)

Pollutant Group(s):

+CAS Number: VE

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: N

+Control Method

Description:

Emission Limit 1: 20.0000

Emission Limit 1 Unit: % OPACITY

Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 0

Emission Limit 2 Unit:

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 20.0000

Standard Emission
Standard Emission

Limit Unit: % OPACITY

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Unknown 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

Process Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE 

+Process Name: HEATERS, ABCO, 3 UNITS

+Process Type: 13.220

Primary Fuel: ARCTIC DIESEL

Throughput: 13.40

Throughput Unit: MMBTU/H

Process Notes: 3 ABCO HEATERS OF 13.4 MMBTU/HR EACH. ONLY NOX AND

VE FOR THIS PROCESS.

Pollutant Information: COMINCO RED DOG MINE - HEATERS, ABCO, 3 UNITS 

+Pollutant Name Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) , Particulate Matter

(PM) ) 

+CAS Number: 10102

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: P

+Control Method

Description: LOW NOX BURNERS

Emission Limit 1: 0.0840

Emission Limit 1 Unit: LB/MMBTU

Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 0
Emission Limit 2 Unit:

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 0.0840

Standard Emission

Limit Unit: LB/MMBTU

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:

+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Yes 

Cost Effectiveness: 7,086 ($/ton)

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates: 1998

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

+Pollutant Name Visible Emissions (VE)

Pollutant Group(s):

+CAS Number: VE

Test Method: Unspecified

+Control Method Code: P

+Control Method

Description: LOW NOX BURNERS

Emission Limit 1: 20.0000

Emission Limit 1 Unit: % OPACITY

Emission Limit 1 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Emission Limit 2: 0

Emission Limit 2 Unit:

Emission Limit 2 Avg.

Time/Condition:

Standard Emission

Limit: 20.0000

Standard Emission

Limit Unit: % OPACITY

Standard Limit Avg.

Time/Condition:
+Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable

Requirements:

Did factors, other then

air pollution technology

considerations influence

the BACT decisions?:

+Percent Efficiency:

Compliance Verified: Yes 

Cost Effectiveness:

Incremental Cost

Effectiveness:

Cost Verified (Y/N)?: No

Dollar Year Used In

Cost Estimates:

Pollutants/Compliance

Notes:

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