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AIR POLLUTIONCONTROL DISTRICT 

Proposed 

TITLE V OPERATING PERMIT 

Permit Number: GM-001 

Issued To: 

PABCO Building Products, LLC 

37849 Cherry Street 

Newark, CA 95560-4848 

Plant Site Location : 

Gladding Mc6ean 

601 7t" Street 

Lincoln, CA 95648 

7- 2-0 7 

Date 

Effective Date : J u ly 9, 2007 

Expiration Date: July 9, 2012 

Nature of Business: Ceramic/Clay Products 

SIC Code: 3251 

Responsible Official: Facility Contact: 

General Manager Plant Manager 

Bill Padavona Jerry Stacy 

Phone: (916) 645-3341 Phone: (916) 645-3341 
Gladding McBean 

Proposed Title V Operating Permit 

Table of Content 

Section 1: Facility Description and Equipment Lists 

Section 2: Specific Emission Unit Conditions 

Section 3: Faciiity-wide Conditions 

Section 4: Standard Terms and Conditions 

Section 5: Alternative Scenarios 

Section 6: Monitoring, Testing, and Record Keeping 

Section 7: Compliance Certification 

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1. Facility Description and Equipment Lists 

I.A. Description 

PABCO Building Products, LLC, doing business as Gladding McBean produces fired clay products such 

as roof and floor tiles, architectural garden pottery, architectural terra cotta, and vitrified clay sewer pipe. 

I.B. Equipment Listing 

1.13.1. Combustion Sources 

GLAD-77-01 Beehive Kiln 14 Total, Consisting of: 

11 Kilns with 12 Burners @ 1.5 MMBtu/hour ea. 

2 Kilns with 10 Burners @ 1.5 MMBtu /hour 

1 Kiln with 16 Burners @ 1.0 MMBtu/hour each, 

6 Stacks with 1 Burner each @ 1.5 MMBtu/hour 

TOTAL RATI N GS - 253,000 M BTU 

GLAD-77-02 Lincoln Kiln 24 Burners @ 0.36 9,040. MMBtu/hour each. 

4 Burners @ 0.1 MMBtu/hour each. 

TOTAL RATINGS - 9,040 MBTU 

GLAD-77-03 Placer Kiln 26 Burners @ 0.515 MMBtu/hour each 

20 Burners @ 0.54 MMBtu/hour each 

8 Burners @ 0.33 MMBtu/hour each 

TOTAL RATINGS - 26,830 MBTU 

GLAD-82-01 Shuttle Kiln #1 20 Burners @ 1.0 MMBtu/hour each 

1 Burner @ 1.5 MMBtu/hour. 

TOTAL RATINGS - 21,500 MBTU 

GLAD-82-02 Terra Cotta Terra Cotta Dryers (3), 

Dryers 3 Heaters @ 1.6 MMBtu/hour each. 

TOTAL RATINGS - 4,800 MBTU 

GLAD-82-03 East West (2) Dimensions - 28 ft. x 120 ft 

Dryers 2 Heaters @ 6.0 MMBtu/hour each 

TOTAL RATINGS - 12,000 MBTU 

GLAD-82-04 #1 1 #2, and #3 Dimensions - 38 ft. x 90 ft 

Pipe Dryers (3) 3 Heaters @ 6 MMBtu/hour each. 

TOTAL RATINGS - 18,000 MBTU 

GLAD-84-01 Small Speed 1 Preheat Heater @ 4.8 MMBtu/hour 

Seal Joint 1 Cure Heater @ 1.32 MMBtu/hour 

Application 4 Preheat Radiant Heaters @ 0.1 MMBtu/hour each 

1 Brick Heater @ 1.5 MMBtu/hour. 

TOTAL RATI NGS - 8,000 M BTU 

GLAD-84-02 Large Pipe 1 Heater @ 1.875 MMBtu/hour 

Seal Joint 1 Make-Up Preheat Heater @ 0.3 MMBtu/hour 

Application 1 Cure Heater @ 0.881 MMBtu/hour 

2 Radiant Cure Heaters @ 0.1 MMBtu/hour. 

TOTAL RATINGS - 3,256 MBTU. 

GLAD-86-01 Shuttle Kiln #2 16 Burners @ 0.54 MMBtu/hour each 

TOTAL RATINGS - 8,640 MBTU 

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GLAD-91-01 Glaze Spray 1 Warm Air Burner @ 0.6 25 MMBtu/hour, 

Line Area TOTAL RATINGS - 625 MBTU 

GLAD-02-01 Generator Emergency Diesel Generator Set, Engine Mfr: Caterpillar, Model 

3412, Serial Number CA81 Z044202W0345, 678 hp, 504 KW 

GLAD-02-02 Mendel Pottery 190 cubic feet Capacity; 2 burner beds with 68 burners each at 

Kiln 5.1MMbtu/hour. Only one burner bed can operate at a time; 

therefore, maximum heat rating of kiln is 5.1 MMbtu/hour. 

TOTAL RATINGS - 5,100 MBTU 

GLAD-03-02 Main Factory Building 1A Heater @ 6.0 MMBtu/hour 

Dryers 1 Brick Heater @ 1.5 MMBtu/hour 

1 North Dryer Heater @ 0.8 MMBtu/hour 

4 Heaters @ 0.881 M M Btu/hou r each 

2 Heaters @ 2.8 MMBtu/hour. 

TOTAL RATINGS - 17,424 MBTU 

GLAD-03-03 Placer Dryer - 50' x 100' ; 3 Heaters @ 4.0 MMBtu/hour each 

TOTAL RATINGS - 12,000 MBTU. 

GLAD-03-04 Roof Tile 4 Chambers, 8' w x 7.5' h x 116' I, 1@ 4.5 MMBtu/hour. 

Tunnel Dryer TOTAL RATINGS - 4,500 MBTU 

GLAD-04-02 4" Sewer Pipe 4 Burners @ 2.0 MMBtu/hour 

Dryer TOTAL RATINGS - 8,000 MBTU 

GLAD-04-03 Hand Mold 1 Heater @ 2.0 MMBtu/hour MBTU 

Dryer 4 Heaters @ 0.3_MMBtu/hour each. 

TOTAL RATINGS - 3,200 MBTU 

GLAD-04-04 Carrier Dryer 2 Heaters @ 2.0 MMBtu/hour each 

TOTAL RATINGS - 4,000 MBTU 

1.6.2. General Emissions Unit(s) 

GLAD-77-06 Large Pipe Grinder BH-7 

GLAD-77-07 Grog Crusher Water Spray/Wand 

GLAD-77-08 Ceramic Grinder - Finisher BH-5, BH-6 

GLAD-77-09 Raw Material Operations BH-1, BH-2, BH-3, BH-4, FS-1 

GLAD-77-09 Facility VOC N/A 

GLAD-03-01 Wet Glaze Spray Booth N/A 

VRS-91-07 Gas Dispensing Two Point Balance System and Phase II 

Equipment G-70-52 Series 

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1.13.3. Control Equipment 

GLAD-91-01 Wet Scrubber Terra Cotta glaze spray line 

GLAD-77-09 Baghouse 1(BH-1) Raw Materials Operations 

GLAD-77-09 Baghouse 2(BH-2) Raw Materials Operations 

GLAD-77-09 Baghouse 3(BH-3) Raw Materials Operations 

GLAD-77-09 Baghouse 4(BH-4) Raw Materials Operations 

GLAD-77-08 Baghouse 5(BH-5) Ceramic Grinder - Finisher 

GLAD-77-08 Baghouse 6(BH-6) Ceramic Grinder - Finisher 

GLAD-77-06 Baghouse 7(BH-7) Large Pipe Grinder 

GLAD-77-09 Fog System Raw Materials Operations 

VRS-91-07 Phase I Two Point Balance Gas Dispensing 

System 

VRS-91-07 Phase II Equipment G-70-52 Gas Dispensing 

Series 

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13.4. Exempt Equipment 

EX-1 Carpenter Shop 507-App-1: 62.a 

EX-2 Mobile Equipment Repair Shop 507-App-1: B.2.a 

EX-3 Die shop 507-App-1: 6.2.a 

EX-4 Machine Shop 507-App-1: 6.2.a; 6.17 

EX-5 Lab Kiln Area 507-App-1: 6.2.a; B.23 

EX-6 Exhaust Fan for Lab Screen and 

Grinder 

507-App-1: B23 

EX-7 Small Pipe Test Dryer 507-App-1: B.2.a 

EX-8 Fitting Shed (Cut&Fit) Four room 

heaters 

507-App-1: 6,2.a 

EX-9 Epoxy Branch Sticking Three room 

heaters 

507-App-1: 6.2.a 

EX-10 Portable Shrink Wrap (Cut&Fit) 507-App-1: B.2.a 

EX-11 Foam Packaging Operation (Cut&Fit) 507-App-1: A 

EX-12 Glaze Development Lab 507-App-1: 6.23 

EX-13 Numerous Extruders PE1 ... PE12 

There are no direct AQ emissions from 

the extruders. 

507-App-1: A 

EX-14 Numerous Large Vacuum Pumps for 

Extruders 

507-App-1: A 

EX-15 Landfill Ground water Remediation 

System 

507-App-1: A 

EX-16 Process Water Reclamation 507-App-1: A 

EX-17 Propane Lift Trucks; Diesel Powered 

Loaders and Trucks 

Advised by Placer County that 

mobile sources did not need to be included. 

EX-18 Portable Propane Space Heaters 507-App-1: 6.2.a 

EX-19 Portable Air Compressor 507-App-1: B.2.b 

EX-20 Portable Water Pump 507-App-1: B.2.b 

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EX-21 Portable Propane Space Heaters 507-App-1: B.2.d 

EX-22 Pipe Test Certification Stamping 507-App-1: B.4.a 

EX-23 Layout Fluid Used for Machining Layout 507-App-1: B.4.a 

EX-24 Portable Gasoline Cans at Maintenance 

Shop 

507-App-1: B.7.b 

F

25 Diesel Storage Tank and Pumping 

Station 

507-App-1: B.7.c 

EX-26 SC-70 Liquid Asphalt Storage Tank 507-App-1: 13.7.d 

EX-27 Storage Containers of Utility Oil LVI ISO 

22 

507-App-1: B.8.b 

EX-28 Propane Filling Station 507-App-1: B.10 

EX-29 Miscellaneous Surface Painting 507-App-1: B.14.a 

EX-30 Electrical Contact Cleaner 507-App-1: B.15 

EX-31 Maintenance Brazing, Soldering, 

Welding, and Cutting Torch 

Activities 

507-App-1: B.17 

EX-32 Numerous Refrigerators Plant-wide 507-App-1: B.24 

EX-33 Exhaust Fan, W J Machine 507-App-1: B.23 

EX-34 Exhaust Fan, No. 2 Pipe Press 507-App-1: B.23 

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1.B.5. Insignificant Activities and Sources 

1.B.5.b. Insignificant Activities 

The following types of activities are exempted from the Title V permit requirements based on EPA's 

guidelines of Trivial Activities. 

1. Plant maintenance and upkeep activities, such as painting. 

2. The repair and maintenance shop activities not related to the source's primary business activities. 

3. Combustion emissions from propulsion of mobile sources. 

4. Portable generator, portable steam cleaner, and water heaters/steam cleaners. 

5. Unheated cleaning equipment and office janitorial activities and equipment and consumer use of 

janitorial products and consumer use of office equipment and products. 

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2. Specific Conditions 

2.A. Emission Limits 

2.A.1.a. Facility Wide Emissions Limit 

Emissions from the entire facilitv shall not exceed the following rates: 

Carbon Monoxide (CO): 68,525 136 

Nitrogen Oxides (NOx): 11 1 416 21.6 

PM-10: 61,599 123 

Volatile Organic Compounds 

(VOCs): 10 1 361 20.5 

Sulfur Oxides (SOx) 12 1 071 124.1 

Origin: GLAD-02-02 Condition 10 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.A.2. Lincoln Kiln 

The emissions from all kilns combined shall not exceed the followinq rates: 

Carbon Monoxide (CO): 57897 115.8 - 

Nitrogen Oxides (NOx): 6380 12.8 

PM-10: 13829 27.7 

Volatile Organic Compounds 

(VOCs): 683 1.4 

Sulfur Oxides (SOx) 11953 24 

Origin: GLAD-77-02 Condition 9 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

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2.A.3. Large Pipe Grinder 

The emissions from the qrinder shall not exceed the following rates: 

PM-10 11192 12.4 

Origin: GLAD-77-06 Condition 10 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.A.4. Small Speed Seal Joint Application 

The emissions of VOCs from chemical usaqe shall not exceed 

VOC 147 869 1 

Origin: GLAD-84-01 Condition 6 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.A.5. Large Pipe Seal Joint Application 

The emissions of VOCs from chemical usaqe shall not exceed 

Origin: GLAD-84-02 Condition 6 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.A.6. Generator 

a. The emissions from the enqine shall not exceed the following rates: 

Carbon Monoxide (CO): 80 

Nitrogen Oxides (NOx): 248 

PM-10: 12.6 

Volatile Organic Compounds 

(VOCs): 12 

Sulfur Oxides (SOx) 166 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 5.E 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

b. The particulate emission concentration of the engine exhaust shall not exceed 0.1 grains per dry 

standard cubic foot of gas, at 60 degrees F., per Rule 210, "Specific Contaminants". 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 5.0 

Authority: Rule 210, Specific Contaminants [amended 10-19-93] 

c. The emission of sulfur compounds, calculated as sulfur dioxide (S02)shall not exceed 0.2 percent by 

volume per Rule 210, "Specific Contaminants". 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 5. D 

Authority: Rule 210, Specific Contaminants [amended 10-19-93] 

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2.A.7. Main Factory Dryer 

The emissions from all drvers combined shall not exceed the following rates: 

Carbon Monoxide (CO): 8821 17.7 

Nitrogen Oxides (NOx): 2789 5.6 

PM-10: 3130 6.3 

Volatile Organic Compounds 

(VOCs): 854 1.8 

Sulfur Oxides (SOx) 163 0.2 

Origin: GLAD-03-02 Condition 9 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

23 Process limits 

2.B.1. Raw Material Operations 

The combined throughput through the crushers and mills shall not exceed 48,705 tons/quarter. 

Origin: GLAD-77-09 Condition 1 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.B.2. Generator 

Operation for maintenance and testing of the emergency diesel engine and generator shall be. limited to 30 

hours per year. 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 2 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.B.3. Wet Glaze Spray Booth 

The use of glaze in the booth shall not exceed 27 tons/quarter. 

Origin: GLAD-03-01 Condition 1 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.B.4. Main Factory Dryer 

The throughput of all dryers combined shall not exceed 28,455 tons/quarter of fired ware. 

Origin: GLAD-03-02 Condition 1 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.B.5. 4" Sewer Pipe Dryer 

The throughput of all dryers combined shall not exceed 28,455 tons/quarter of fired ware. 

Throughput of the 4-Inch Pipe Dryer may be transferred to the Placer Dryer to keep it dry until firing. This 

throughput should not be counted again in the Placer Dryer. 

Origin: GLAD-04-02 Condition 1 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

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2.13.6. Hand Mold Dryer 

The throughput of all dryers combined shall not exceed 28,455 tons/quarter of fired ware. 

Hand Mold Dryer throughput is only partially dried in this dryer and then completed in the Terra Cotta 

Dryers. Hand Mold Dryer throughput should net be counted again in the Terra Cotta Dryers. 

Origin: GLAD-04-03 Condition 1 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.13.7. Gas Dispensing 

This permit authorizes the facility to dispense up to 4,400,000 gallons of gasoline from equipment with 

Phase I and II vapor recovery systems in any twelve month period, without additional record keeping 

requirements, pursuant to Rule 511, Potential to Emit. The Owner/Operator shall apply for a permit 

amendment in an exceedance of this limitation is anticipated. 

Origin: VRS-91-07 Condition 5 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.13.8. Kilns 

The throughput of all kilns combined shall not exceed 28,455 tons/quarter of fired ware. 

Origin: GLAD-77-02 Condition 1 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.C. Operating Conditions 

2.C.1. Large Pipe Grinder 

Grinding shall only be performed when the metal. capture hood is in place, and the baghouse is operating. 

Origin: GLAD-77-06 Condition 1 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.C.2. Large Pipe Grinder 

Pressure gauge(s) indicating the differential pressure between baghouse bag inlet and outlet plenums 

shall be installed and shall be operable at all times the baghouse or baghouse serviced equipment are in 

operation. Such gauges shall provide indication in inches of water, and shall be readily accessible for 

inspection. 

Origin: GLAD-77-06 Condition 2 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.C.3. Large Pipe Grinder 

Spare bags shall be kept available for the replacement of torn or otherwise defective bags. Replacement 

bags shall be made available for District inspection. 

Origin: GLAD-77-06 Condition 3 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.C.4. Grog Crusher 

Water sprays or a water wand shall be used on the Grog Crusher and associated equipment to keep 

visible emissions 20% opacity or lower as per District Rule 202-Visible Em.issions. 

Origin: GLAD-77-07 Condition 1 

Authority: Rule 202 Visible Emissions 

2.C.5. Ceramic Grinder - Finisher 

Pressure gauge(s) indicating the differential pressure between dust collector bag inlet and outlet plenums 

shall be installed and shall be operable at all times the dust collector or dust collector serviced equipment 

are in operation. Such gauges shall provide indication in inches of water, and shall be readily accessible 

for inspection. 

Origin: GLAD-77-08 Condition 1 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

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2.C.6. Ceramic Grinder - Finisher 

Spare bags shall be kept available for the replacement of torn or otherwise defective bags. Replacement 

bags shall be made available for District inspection. 

Origin: GLAD-77-08 Condition 2 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.C.7. Raw Material Operations 

Water mist nozzles shall be used to minimize fugitive dust emissions from the _Raw Materials Building. 

Origin: GLAD-77-09 Condition 2 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.C.8. Generator 

A non-resettable hour meter shall be installed on the engine/generator set to record the hours of 

operation. 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 1 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.C.9. Generator 

Operation for other than maintenance purposes shall be limited to involuntary interruptions of electrical 

power. 

Operation shall not exceed 24 hours without prior authorization by the Air Pollution Control Officer. 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 3 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.C.10. Gas Dispensing 

The Phase I vapor recovery system shall be maintained in accordance with the California Air Resources 

Board (CARB) Executive Order G-70-97and G-70-116 Series and any applicable CARB Approval letters 

for above ground tanks. 

Origin: VRS-91-07 Condition 1 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.C.11. Gas Dispensing 

The Phase II vapor recovery system shall be maintained in accordance with the CARB Executive Orders 

G-70-52 series and any applicable CARB Approval letters and the Authority to Construct originally issued 

for this site. 

Origin: VRS-91-07 Condition 2 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.C.12. Gas Dispensing 

Instructions for the proper operation of vapor recovery equipment shall be conspicuously posted. 

Origin: VRS-91-07 Condition 3 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.C.13. Gas Dispensing 

The equipment must be properly maintained and kept in good operating condition and shall be leak free 

and vapor tight as per the California Code of Regulations Title 17, Section 93101. 

Origin: VRS-91-07 Condition 10 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

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2.C.14. Gas Dispensing 

Failure to maintain the vapor recovery equipment may result in a penalty for each "Out of Order" defect or 

for each 7-day deficiency not corrected in 7 days. 

Origin: VRS-91-07 Condition 11 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

2.C.15. Glaze Spray Line 

Pressure gauge(s) indicating the differential pressure between the wet scrubber inlet and outlet plenums 

shall be operable at all times the wet scrubber or wet scrubber serviced equipment are in operation. Such 

gauges shall provide indication in inches of water, and shall be readily accessible for inspection. 

Origin: GLAD-91-01 Condition 2 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

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3. Facility-Wide Conditions 

3.A. Opacity Rule 202 

Stack emission opacity as dark or darker than Ringelmann No. 1(20%opacity) for a period or periods 

aggregating more than three (3) minutes in any one hour is prohibited and is in violation of District Rule 

202," Visible Emissions ". 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 5.13 

Authority: Rule 202, Visible Emissions [amended 05-20-85] 

3.13. Nuisance Rule 205 

3.13.1. General 

No emissions are permitted, from any source, which are a nuisance per district Rule 205, Nuisance. 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 5.A 

Authority: Rule 20.5, Nuisance [amended 05-24-77] 

District Only 

3.13.2. Road Dust 

AII service roads and plant areas shall be maintained in a manner to minimize fugitive dust and preclude 

violation of Health and Safety Code Section 41700 and District Rule 205, Nuisance. 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 15 

Authority: Rule 205, Nuisance [amended 05-24-77] 

District Only 

3.C. PM Limit Rule 207 

The particulate emissions concentration from any source shall not exceed 0.1 grains per dry standard 

cubic foot, per District Rule 207, Particulate Matter. .

Origin: GLAD-77-01 Condition 6 

Authority: Rule 207, Particulate Matter [amended 10-19-93] 

District Only 

3.1). Specific Contaminant Limit Rule 210 

Gladding McBean shall not discharge into the atmosphere from any source of emissions: 

1. The particulate emission concentration shall not exceed 0.1 grains per dry standard cubic foot of gas, at 

60 degrees Fahrenheit, per Rule 210, "Specific Contaminants". 

Origin: Rule 210, Specific Contaminants [amended 10-19-93] 

Authority: Rule 210, Specific Contaminants [amended 10-19-93] 

2. The emission of sulfur compounds, calculated as sulfur dioxide (S02)shall not exceed 0.2 percent by 

volume per Rule 210, "Specific Contaminants". 

Origin: Rule 210, Specific Contaminants [amended 10-19-93] 

Authority: Rule 210, Specific Contaminants [amended 10-19-93] 

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3.E. Process PM Limit Rule 211 

Gladding McBean shall not discharge in any one hour from any single source of emissions, solid 

particulate matter in excess of the amount calculated using the following equations: 

For Process rates less than 30 tons per hour; 

E = 3.59 P**(0.62) 

For Process weight > 30 tons per hour; 

E = 17.31 P**(0.16) 

Where: 

E= Emission limit in pounds per hour 

P= Process weight rate in tons per hour 

Origin: Rule 211, Process Weight [amended 10-19-93] 

Authority: Rule 211, Process Weight [amended 10-19-93] 

3.F. Solvent Emissions Rule 219 

The emission of organic solvents shall be in compliance with District Rule 219, Organic Solvents. 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 13 

Authority: Rule 219, Solvent Emissions [amended 10-19-93] 

3.G. Fugitive Dust Rule 228 

The fugitive dust emissions shall be in compliance with District Rule 228, Fugitive Dust. 

Origin: Rule 228, Fugitive Dust [amended 04-10-03] 

Authority: Rute 228, Fugitive Dust [amended 04-10-03] 

District Only 

3.1-11. Report Upsets Rule 404 

The company shall notify the District within two hours of any upset conditions, breakdown or scheduled 

maintenance which cause emissions in excess of limits established by District Rules and Regulations. 

(Ru1e404) 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 10 

Authority: Rule 404, Upset Conditions, Breakdown, or Scheduled Maintenance § B.1 [amended 06-19-79] 

District Only 

3.1. Source Record Keeping and Reporting Rule 408 

Upon notification from the District, Gladding McBean shall maintain records of the nature and amounts of 

emissions from any source and/or any other information as may be deemed necessary by the District to 

determine whether such source is in compliance with applicable emission limitations or other control 

measures. The Air Pollution Control Officer may require that such records be certified by a professional 

engineer, registered in the State of California. Such studies shall be at the expense of the person causing 

the emissions. The information recorded shall be summarized and reported to the District, on forms or 

formats as furnished by the District, and shall be submitted within 45 days after the end of the reporting 

period. Reporting periods are January 1- June 30 and July 1- December 31, except that the initial report 

period shall cornmence on the date the District issues notification of the record keeping requirements. 

Information reported by Gladding McBean and copies of the summarizing reports submitted to the District 

shall be retained by Gladding McBean for 5 years after the date on which the pertinent report is submitted 

Origin: Rule 408, Source Record Keeping and Reporting [amended 05-24-77] 

Authority: Rule 408, Source Record Keeping and Reporting [amended 05-24-77] 

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3.J. General District Permit Requirements Rule 501 

3.11. ATC Required Rule 501 

a.An Authority to Construct application shall be filed with the District before the modification or 

replacement of any equipment for which a Permit to Operate has been granted, and before the installation 

and operation of any equipment for which an Authority to Construct 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 19 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 300 [amended 11-03-94] 

b. Any alteration of the subject equipment, including a change in the method of operation, shall be 

reported to the District. Such alternations may require an Authority to Construct Permit. (Rule 501) 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 11 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 300 [amended 11-03-94] 

3.J.2. Limit Exceedance Prohibited Rule 501 

a.. The exceeding any of the emission limitations established by the Rules and Regulations of the District 

is prohibited unless specifically allowed by a granted variance, or due to an upset, breakdown, or 

scheduled maintenance per District Rule 404. 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 21 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

b. Exceeding any limiting condition is prohibited without prior application for, and the subsequent granting 

of a permit modification pursuant to District Rule 501, General Permit Requirements, District Rule 507, 

Title V Permit to Operate, and, if necessary, a Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit. 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 12 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 400 [amended 11-03-94] and Rule 507 § 302.6 and 

§ 302.7 [amended 04-17-01] 

3.J.3. Maintain Equipment In Good Working Condition Rule 501 

AII equipment, facilities and systems installed or used to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions 

of this Permit to Operate shall be maintained in good working order and be operated as efficiently as 

possible so as to minimize air pollutant emissions. 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 20 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 304.3 [amended 11-03-94] 

3.J.4. Toxics Hot Spots Compliance Rule 501 

a. Gladding McBean is responsible for compliance of the permitted facility with the provisions of the "Air 

Toxics Hot Spots Information and Assessment Act of 1987" (Health and Safety Code, Sections 44300 - 

44384); pertaining to "Toxic Air Contaminants", and California Administrative Code, Title 22, Chapter 30, 

concerning hazardous and toxic waste and materials. 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 23 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 303.1 and California Health and Safety Code 

Sections 44300 et seq. 

District Only 

b.The emission of air contaminates resulting in an increased cancer risk of one-in-one-million or greater; 

an excess cancer burden equal to, or greater than one; or bn exposure to the general public of hazardous 

material concentrations in excess of one-one-hundredth of the threshold limit value (TLV) for occupational 

exposure, as determined using EPA or ARB approved dispersion modeling and health risk analysis 

methodology, is prohibited. 

The company shall perform or cause to be performed, upon District request, such modeling and risk 

assessment analysis as may be required to determine the impact of facility emissions on the public health. 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 24 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 303.1 and California Health and Safety Code 

Sections 44300 et seq. 

District Only 

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3.J.5. Change of Ownership Rule 501 

a. In the event of a change of ownership, an application must be submitted to the District. 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 16 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 303.1 [amended 11-03-94] 

b. Upon any change in control or ownership of facilities constructed, operated, or modified under authority 

of this Title V Permit to Operate; the requirements contained in this Permit to Operate shall be binding on 

all subsequent owners and operators. 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 16 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requiroments § 303.1 [amended 11-03-94] 

3.J.6. Permit Revision Rules 501 and 507 

Revisions to this Title V Permit to Operate may be requested pursuant to District Rule 501, General Permit 

Requirements, Section 400 and District Rule 507, Title V Permit to Operate, Sections 302.6 and 302.7. 

Origin: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 400 [amended 11-03-94]; Rule 507 § 302.6 and § 302.7 

[amended 04-17-01 ] 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 400 [amended 11-03-94]; Rule 507 § 302.6 and § 

302.7 [amended 04-17-01 ] 

3.J.7. Permit Posting Rule 501 

This permit shall be maintained on the premises of the subject equipment. 

Origin: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 401 [amended 11-03-94] 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 401 [amended 11-03-94] 

3.18. Permit Not Permission to Violate Laws Rule 501 

This permit does not authorize the emission of air contaminants in excess of those allowed by Division 26, 

Part 4, of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California or the Rules and Regulations of the Air 

Pollution Control District. The permit(s) cannot be considered as permission to violate existing laws, 

ordinances, regulations or statutes of other governmental agencies. 

Origin: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 303.6 [amended 11-03-94] 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 303.6 [amended 11-03-94] 

3.J.9. Equipment Must Operate as Specified Rule 501 

Operation of permitted equipment shall be limited to the maximum rates and schedules of operation, and 

the specified process materials of approved plans and specifications submitted to the District in application 

submittals unless otherwise prescribed in the conditions. 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 22. 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 303.3 [amended 11-03-94] 

3.J.10. Portable Equipment 

Any equipment, including portable equipment, shall comply with all applicable requirements while 

operating at the facility, including District Permit and Prohibitory Regulations, or be State-registered 

portable equipment. State-registered portable equipment shall comply with State registration 

requirements. A copy of the State registration shall be readily available whenever the State-registered 

portable equipment is at the facility. 

Origin: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements and Health and Safety Code Section 41753 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements and Health and Safety Code Section 41753 

3.K. New Source Review Rule 502 

3.K.1. In the event of any violation of the District Rules and Regulations, the company shall take action to 

end such violation. (Rule 502) 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 9 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review [amended 08-09-01 ] 

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3.K.2. Pursuant to District Rule 502, New Source Review, Section 227, the plant manager shall report to 

the District immediately any changes in production rates or operation schedules, changes in operation 

methods or fuel characteristics, the addition to or removal of permitted equipment, and changes of any 

facilities or systems installed or used to achieve compliance with the District Rules and Regulations in 

addition to the terms and condition of this Permit to Operate. 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 17 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 227 [amended 08-09-01 ] 

3.K.3. The plant manager shall develop a maintenance program for equipment listed herein to preclude a 

violation of the California Health and Safety Code and District Rules and Regulations. 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 14 

Authority: Rule 502, New Source Review § 407.3 [amended 11-03-94] 

3.L. Emission Statement Rule 503 

Gladding McBean shall provide the District with a written emission statement showing actual emissions of 

volatile organic compounds and oxides of nitrogen. Pursuant to District Rule 503,GIadding McBean shall 

submit this emission statement on a form or in a format specified by the Air Pollution Control Officer. The 

statement shall contain the following information: 

1. Information contained in the California Air Resources Board's Emission Inventory Turn Around 

Document as described in Instructions for the Emission Data System Review and Update Report; and 

2. Actual emissions of volatile organic compounds and oxides of nitrogen, in tons per year, for the 

calendar year prior to the preparation of the emission statement; and 

3. Information regarding seasonal or diurnal peaks in the emission of affected pollutants; and 

4. Certification by a responsible official of the company that the information contained in the emission 

statement is accurate to the best knowledge of the individual certifying the emission statement. 

Origin: Rule 503, Emission Statement [amended 9-21-93] 

Authority: Rule 503, Emission Statement [amended 9-21-93] 

District Only 

3.M. Federal Operating Permit Program Rule 507 

Prior to the transfers of ownership or operational control of a stationary source, the Air Pollution Control 

Officer must receive a written agreement which specifies a date for the transfer of permit responsibility, 

coverage, and liability from the current to the prospective owner. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 202.4 305 Transfer [amended 04-17-01 ] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 202.4 Transfer [amended 04-17-01 ] 

3.N. Miscellaneous Federal Requirements 

3.N.1. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone 

Gladding McBean shall comply with the standards for recycling and emissions reduction pursuant to 40 

CFR Part 82. 

Origin: 40 CFR Part 82, Protection of Stratospheric Ozone 

Authority: 40 CFR Part 82, Protection of Stratospheric Ozone 

3.N.2. Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions 

If , as defined in 40 CFR Part 68.3,Gladding McBean becomes subject to 40 CFR Part 68, then Gladding 

McBean shall submit a risk management plan (RMP) by the date specified in 40 CFR Part 68.10. A 

certification of compliance with this condition shall be included as part of the annual certification required 

by this Title V permit to operate. 

Origin: 40 CFR Part 68, Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions 

Authority: 40 CFR Part 68, Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions 

3.N.3. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, Asbestos 

For demolition and renovation projects involving material containing Asbestos, Gladding McBean shall 

comply with the requirements of 40 CFR 61, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Pollutants, 

Sections 60.145 through 61.147. 

Origin: 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 

Authority: 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 

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3.N.4. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Brick and Structural Clay 

Products Manufacturing. 

The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Brick and Structural Clay Products 

Manufacturing shall apply if the facility potential to emit hazardous air pollutants (HAP) increases to 10 

tons/year of any single HAP or if the total facility HAP emissions is greater than 25 tons/year. 

Origin: 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJ, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Brick 

and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing 

Authority: 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJ, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for 

Brick and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing 

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4. Standard Title V Terms and Conditions 

4.A. Permit Life/Term 

This permit to operate shall expire five years from the time of issuance. Permit expiration terminates 

Gladding McBean's right to operate unless a timely renewal application is submitted. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.p [amended 04-17-01] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2. p[amended 04-17-01 ] 

4.13. Payment of Fees 

Gladding McBean shall pay all District fees including any supplemental annual fee, as calculated using the 

procedures specified in Section 403 of District Rule 507, on a timely basis. Failure to remit fees on a 

timely basis shall result in the forfeiture of this permit to operate. Operation without a permit subjects the 

source to potential enforcement action by the District and the U.S. EPA pursuant to § 502(a) of the Clean 

Ai r Act. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.o [amended 04-17-01 ] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.o [amended 04-17-01 ] 

4.C. Right of Entry 

The Regional Administrator, the Executive Officer of the California Air Resources Board, the APCO, or 

their authorized representatives, upon the presentation of credentials, shall be permitted: 

1.To enter upon the premises where the source is located or in which any records are required to be 

kept under the terms and conditions of this Permit to Operate; and 

2.At reasonable times to have access to, inspect and copy any records required to be kept under the 

terms and conditions of this Permit to Operate; and 

3.To inspect any equipment at the stationary source, operation, work practices, emission-related 

activities or method required in this Permit to Operate; and 

4. To sample emissions from the source or other monitoring activities. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.j [amended 04-17-01 ] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.j [amended 04-17-01] 

4.D. Severability 

The provisions of this Permit to Operate are severable, and, if any provision of this Permit to Operate is 

held invalid, the remainder of this Permit to Operate shall not be affected thereby. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.m [amended 04-17-01] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.m [amended 04-17-01 ] 

4.E. Need to Halt or Reduce Activity Not a Defense 

Gladding McBean shall not use the "need to halt or reduce a permitted activity in order to maintain 

compliance" as a defense for non-compliance with any permit condition. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.k.4 [amended 04-17-01] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.k.4 [amended 04-17-01] 

4.17. Modification, Revocation, Reopening for Cause 

This permit may be modified, revoked, reopened and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a 

request by Gladding McBean for a permit modification, revocation and re-issuance, or termination, or of a 

notification of planned changes or anticipated non-compliance does not stay any permit condition. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 401.7 1 401.8, and 402.2 k.5 [amended 04-17-01 ] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 401.7 7 401.8, and 402.2 k.5 [amended 04-17-01 ] 

4.G. Submit Information and Records 

Within a reasonable time period, Gladding McBean shall furnish any information requested by the air 

pollution control officer (APCO) of Placer County Air Pollution Control District, in writing, for the purpose of 

determining: 

1.Compliance with the permit, or 

2.Whether or not cause exists for a permit or enforcement action. 

For information claimed to be confidential, Gladding McBean may furnish such information directly to the 

APCO along with a claim of confidentiality. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.k.6 [amended 04-17-01] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.k.6 [amended 04-17-01 ] 

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4.H. Duty to Comply 

Gladding McBean shall comply with provisions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes 

grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and re-issuance, or modification; or for 

denial for a permit renewal application. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2 k.1 and 402.2.k.3 [amended 04-17-01] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2 k.1 and 402.2.k.3 [amended 04-17-01 ] 

4.1. Property Rights 

This permit does not convey property rights or exclusive privilege of any sort. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.k.2 [amended 04-17-01] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2. k.2 [amended 04-17-01 ] 

4.J. Duty to Apply for Renewal 

Gladding McBean shall apply for renewal of this permit no earlier than 18 months before the date of 

expiration nor later than 6 months before the date of expiration. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 302.4 [amended 04-17-01 ] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 302.4 [amended 04-17-01 ] 

4.K. Emergency Provisions 

4.K.1. Emergency Definition 

An "emergency" is any situation arising from a sudden and reasonably unforeseeable event beyond the 

control of a Gladding McBean (e.g., an act of God) which causes the exceedance of a technology-based 

emission limitation under a permit and requires immediate corrective action to restore compliance. An 

"emergency" shall not include noncompliance as a result of improperly designed equipment, lack of 

preventive maintenance, careless or improper operation, or operator error. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 212 [amended 04-17-01 ] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 212 [amended 04-17-01 ] 

4.K.2. Effect of an Emergency 

An emergency constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with technologybased emission limitations if the reporting requirements have been met. 

Origin: 40 CFR § 70.6(g)(2) 

Authority: 40 CFR § 70.6(g)(2) 

4.K.3. Affirmative Defense 

The affirmative defense of emergency shall be demonstrated through properly signed, contemporaneous 

operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: 

a. Gladding McBean complied with the requirements of Rule 404, Upset conditions, Breakdown and 

Scheduled Maintenance, and the emergency provisions contained in all applicable federal requirements; 

and 

b.That within two weeks of an emergency event, the responsible official submitted to the District a 

properly signed, contemporaneous log or other relevant evidence which demonstrates that: 

I. An emergency occurred; 

ii.Gladding McBean can identify the cause(s) of the emergency; 

iii.The facility was being properly operated at the time of the emergency; 

iv.AII steps were taken to minimize the emissions resulting from the emergency; and 

v.Within two working days of the emergency event, Gladding McBean provided the District with a 

description of the emergency and any mitigating or corrective actions taken. 

Origin: District Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.1 [amended 04-17-01 ] 

Authority: District Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.1 [amended 04-17-01 ] 

4.K.4. Burden of Proof 

In any enforcement proceeding, Gladding McBean has the burden of proof for establishing that an 

emergency occurred. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.1.3 [amended 04-17-01 ] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.1.3 [amended 04-17-01 ] 

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41. Voluntary Emissions Caps 

To the extent applicable federal requirements provide for averaging emissions increases and decreases 

within a stationary source without case-by-case approval, a responsible official may request, subject to 

approval by the Air Pollution Control Officer, to permit one or more emissions unit(s) under a voluntary 

emissions cap. The permit for each emissions unit shall include federally-enforceable conditions requiring 

that: 

1.AII applicable federal requirements, including those authorizing emissions averaging, are complied 

with; 

2. No individual emissions unit shall exceed any emissions limitation, standard, or other requirement; 

3.Any emissions limitation, standard, or other requirement shall be enforced through continuous 

emission monitoring, where applicable; and 

4. AII affected emissions units under a voluntary emissions cap shall be considered to be operating in 

violation of the permit, if the voluntary emissions cap is exceeded. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.r [amended 04-17-01 ] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.r [amended 04-17-01] 

4.M. Agency Addresses 

Notifications or correspondence as required by this Title V Permit To Operate shall be forwarded to the 

following addresses: 

1. Director, Air and Toxics Division (Attn.: A-3-3) 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 75 Hawthorne Street 

San Francisco, CA 94105 

2. Air Pollution Control Officer 

Placer County Air Pollution Control District 

3091 County Center Drive, Suite 240 

Au bu rn, CA 95664 

Origin: General Information 

Authority: General I nformation 

4.N. Reopening Permit for Cause 

This permit shall be reopened and revised under any of the following circumstances including, but are not 

limited to, the following: 

a. The need to correct a material mistake or inaccurate statement; 

b.The need to revise or revoke a permit to operate to assure compliance with applicable federal 

requirements; 

c. The need to incorporate any new, revised, or additional applicable federal requirements, if the 

remaining authorized life of the permit is 3 years or greater, no later than 18 months after the , 

promulgation of such requirement (where less than 3 years remain in the authorized life of the permit, 

the Air Pollution Control Officer shall incorporate these requirements into the permit to operate upon 

renewal). 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 401.8 [amended 04-17-01 ] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 401.8 [amended 04-17-01 ] 

4.0. Permit Revision Exemption 

No permit revision shall be required, under any approved economic incentives, marketable permits, 

emissions trading and other similar programs or processes for changes that are provided for in this permit. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.0 [amended 04-17-01] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.0 [amended 04-17-01] 

4.P. Permit Shield 

Compliance with the conditions of this permit shall be deemed compliance with any applicable 

requirements as of the date of permit issuance, provided that: 

1.Such applicable requirements are included and are specifically identified in this permit; or 

2. In acting on this permit application or revision, the District determines in writing that other 

requirements specifically identified are not applicable to the source, and the permit includes the 

determination or a concise summary thereof. ° 

Origin: 40 CFR § 70.6(f) 

Authority: 40 CFR § 70.6(f) 

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5. Alternative Scenarios 

5.A. Upset Conditions 

The following alternative operating scenario is for equipment experiencing an unforeseen breakdown that 

may result in excess emissions for a sort period of time (i.e. less than 48 hours). 

There may be periods when Gladding McBean facility will be operated pursuant to the requirements of the 

Rule 404 (Upset Conditions, Breakdown or Scheduled Maintenance) and/or the Emergency Provisions 

under 40 CFR 70.6(g). During these times, Gladding McBean will comply with all the relevant notification, 

monitoring, reporting and record keeping requirements contained in Rule 404 and 40 CFR 70.6(g). 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.q [amended 04-17-01 ] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.q [amended 04-17-01 ] 

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6. Monitoring, Testing, and Record Keeping 

6.A. General Monitoring Frequency, Record Keeping and Reporting and Testing Requirements 

AII monitoring, analytical methods, compliance certification, test methods, equipment management, and 

statistical procedures shall be consistent with any applicable federal requirement, including those pursuant 

to Sections 114(a)(3) and 504(b) of the Federal Clean Air Act, and 40 CFR Part 64. 

6.A.1. Monitoring Frequency 

Monitoring (sampling, testing, recording) shall be performed at a frequency sufficient to yield accurate, 

reliable, and representative data with which the source's compliance with applicable limits or conditions 

can be demonstrated. 

6.A.2. Record Keeping 

a. Gladding McBean shall: 

1. Maintain records of all required monitoring data and support information associated with any 

applicable federal requirement in form suitable for inspection including: 

a. Date, place, and time of sampling; 

b. Operating conditions at the time of sampling; 

c. Date, place, and method of analysis; and 

d. The company or entity that performed the analyses; 

e. Results of the analysis; 

f. Copies of all reports as required by applicable federal requirements; and 

2. Comply with all record keeping requirements deemed necessary by the Air Pollution Control Officer 

to ensure compliance with all applicable federal requirements; and 

Note: Support information includes information on Continuous Monitoring Equipment operations including: 

1. AII calibration and maintenance records; and 

2. AII original recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation; and 

3. Performance and all other information required by 40 CFR 60. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.g [amended 04-17-01 ] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.g [amended 04-17-01 ] 

b. AII records shall be made available to the District's inspector upon request. 

Origin: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 503.1 [amended 11/03/94] 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 503.1 [amended 11/03/94] 

c. AII required monitoring data and support information shall be retained for a period of at least 5 years. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.f.3 [amended 04-17-01 ] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.0 [amended 04-17-01 ] 

6.A.3. Reporting 

Gladding McBean shall: 

a. Promptly report to the Air Pollution Control Officer any deviation from permit requirements, including that 

attributable to upset conditions (as defined in District Rule 404 ). AII reports of a deviation from permit 

requirements shall include the probable cause of the deviation and any preventative or corrective action 

taken. 

b.Submit monitoring reports at least every six months identifying deviation from permit requirements, 

including those previously reported to the Air Pollution Control Officer in accordance with Subsection 

6.A.3.a. Monitoring reports shall be submitted within 45 days of the end of the reporting period (Reporting 

periods are January 1- June 30 and July 1- December 31). Each monitoring report shall be 

accompanied by a written statement from the responsible official which certifies the truth, accuracy, and 

completeness of the report. 

c. Submit compliance schedule progress reports on any compliance schedule at least semi-annually. 

Progress schedule reports shall include; 

1.The date when compliance wil[ be achieved, 

2.An explanation of why compliance was not, or will not be, achieved by the scheduled date, and 

3.A log of any preventative or corrective action taken. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.g [amended 04-17-01 ] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.g [amended 04-17-01 ] 

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6.A.4. Testing 

a. The District may require the conduct of any emissions testing or analysis deemed necessary to 

demonstrate compliance with applicable requirements. If the District determines that tests are required, a 

written notice will be provided to Gladding McBean. 

Origin:' Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 303 [amended 11-03-94] 

b. Except as otherwise specified in District rules, regulations, or permit conditions the test methods used 

for determining compliance with emission limits shall be from: 

1.Methods adopted by the California Air Resources Board and cited in Title 17, California Code of 

Regulations, Division 3, Subchapter 8, Compliance with Non-vehicular Emission Standards; or 

2. Methods identified in 40 CFR part 50, Appendix M, Recommended Test Methods for State 

Implementation Plans; or 

3. Methods identified in 40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, Test Methods; or 

4.Any alternative method approved by the Air Pollution Control Officer. 

Note: The Air Pollution Control Officer shall request the review of the alternate test methods by the U.S. 

Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board. 

Origin: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 501.1 [amended 11-03-94] 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 501.1 [amended 11-03-94] 

c. AII required testing shall be subject to the following: 

1.At least thirty (30) days prior to the actual testing, a written test plan shall be submitted to the Air 

Pollution Control Officer detailing the sampling methods, analytical methods or detection principles 

to be used. The prior written approval of the Air Pollution Control Officer is required for the use of 

alternate test methods. 

2. Independent testing contractors and analytical laboratories shall be Air Resources Board certified to 

perform the test or analysis conducted. 

3.Testing shall be conducted as close as achievable to the maximum process rates or the permitted 

rates resulting in maximized air pollutant emission rates. 

4. The conditions and equipment in operation during testing shall be recorded. Installed 

instrumentation readings for parameters affecting emission character or extent shall be recorded. 

5.The test evaluation results shall be reported to the District within sixty (60) days of testing. 

Origin: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 501.1 [amended 11-03-94] 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 501.1 [amended 11-03-94] 

6.13. Unit Specific Monitoring 

6.6.1. Glaze Throughput 

Records shall be maintained on a quarterly basis showing the usage of glaze through the spray booth. 

Origin: GLAD-03-01 Condition 3 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 304 [amended 11-03-94] 

6.13.2. Dryers 

Compliance with the emission limits of the dryers shall be demonstrated through monitoring and limiting 

dryer throughput in tons-fired ware. Throughput exceedances shall be deemed violations of emission 

limits. 

Origin: GLAD-03-02 Condition 8 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 304 [amended 11-03-94] 

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6.13.3. Gas Dispensing 

The following performance test shall be successfully conducted, as applicable, in the presence of District 

staff on an annual basis. The test results shall be submitted to the District within 30 days following 

completion of the test by either mail or facsimile (FAX). 

a. The Determination of Static Pressure Performance of Vapor Recovery Systems of Dispensing Facilities 

with Above-Ground Storage Tanks, CARB Source Test Procedure 201.313 (Also known as a Static 

Pressure Performance Test in accordance with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Manual of 

Procedure Source Test Procedure ST-38). 

b. Failure to conduct the Annual Testing or submit the results on schedule can result in a monetary 

penalty. 

Origin: VRS-91-07 Condition 8 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 304 [amended 11-03-94] 

c. Any re-inspection will be charged at the current District hourly rate for recovery of costs. 

Origin: VRS-91-07 Condition 12 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 304 [amended 11-03-94] 

6.13. 4. Sampling Ports, Platforms, and Access 

If in the future, testing is required on the wet scrubber, Gladding McBean will install a temporary exhaust 

stack on the wet scrubber suitable for testing. Access to the wet scrubber and temporary exhaust stack 

shall be provided with test platforms or other means, and sampling ports shall be installed in accordance 

with 40 CFR 60.8(e), District Rule 514,Standards for Granting Applications and the District's Platform and 

Port Specification Sheet. 

Origin: GLAD-91-01 Condition 1 

Authority: 40 CFR § 60.8(e) 

62.5. Kilns 

Compliance with the emission limits of the kilns shall be demonstrated through monitoring and limiting 

dryer throughput in tons-fired ware. Throughput exceedances shall be deemed violations of emission 

limits. 

Origin: GLAD-02-02 Condition 8 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 304 [amended 11-03-94] 

6.C. Logs 

6.C.1. Facility Wide Maintenance 

Gladding McBean shall establish and maintain a log book or other record detailing the performance and 

date of preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and inspections, as well as reporting breakdowns 

(per District Rule 404, Upset, Breakdown and Scheduled Maintenance). 

Origin: GLAD-02-02 Condition 2 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 503.1.a [amended 11-03-94] 

6.C.2. Gas Dispensing Maintenance 

A Maintenance Log Book shall be kept on site detailing the maintenance required as per the applicable 

executive order(s). 

Origin: VRS-91-07 Condition 6 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 304 [amended 11-03-94] 

6.C.3. Large Pipe Grinder operating hours 

Records shall be maintained on a quarterly basis showing the hours of operation of the grinder. 

Origin: GLAD-77-06 Condition 5 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 304 [amended 11-03-94] 

6.C.4. Raw Material Operations crusher and mill throughput 

Records shall be maintained on a quarterly basis showing the throughput through the crushers and mills in 

tons. 

Origin: GLAD-77-09 Condition 4 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 304 [amended 11-03-94] 

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6.C.5. Small Speed Seal Joint Application Material Data sheets 

The permittee shall maintain at the facility, the following records for each VOC containing material used in 

the speed seal application process: 

A. Data sheet, material list, or invoice giving material name, manufacturer identification, material 

B. Quantity of each VOC containing material used. 

Origin: GLAD-84-01 Condition 1 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 304 [amended 11-03-94] 

6.C.6. Large Speed Seal Joint Application Material Data sheets 

The permittee shall maintain at the facility, the following records for each VOC containing material used in 

the speed seal application process: 

A. Data sheet, material list, or invoice giving material name, manufacturer identification, material 

B. Quantity of each VOC containing material used. 

Origin: GLAD-84-02 Condition 1 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 304 [amended 11-03-94] 

6.C.7. Generator Operating Hours 

Information required for reporting to the District includes, but is not limited: 

A. The hours of operation the engine was run for maintenance and testing 

B. The hours of operation the engine was run during interruption of electrical power. 

C. The hour meter reading at the start of each calendar year. 

D. Fuel records including fuel type (CARB diesel), amount purchased, date purchased, and signature of 

fuel provider indicating fuel was delivered. 

Origin: GLAD-02-01 Condition 4.A through 4.D 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 304 [amended 11-03-94], Rule 507 

6.C.8. Main Factory Dryer Throughput 

Records shall be maintained on a quarterly basis showing the throughput through the dryers in tons-fired 

ware. 

Origin: GLAD-03-02 Condition 3 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 304 [amended 11-03-94] 

6.C.9. Gas Dispensing Throughput 

A record of the throughput (i.e. gasoline dispensed, in gallons) shall be made and kept on site for at least 5 

years, pursuant to Rule 410, Record Keeping for Volatile Organic Compound Emissions and Rule 507, 

Title V operating permits. 

This information shall be made available to the District upon request and at the time of annual permit 

renewal. 

Origin: VRS-91.-07 Condition 7 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 304 [amended 11-03-94] 

6.C.10. Mendel Pottery Kiln 

Records shall be maintained on a quarterly basis showing the throughput through the kilns in tons-fired 

ware. 

Origin: GLAD-02-02 Condition 3 

Authority: Rule 501, General Permit Requirements § 304 [amended 11-03-94] 

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7. Compliance Plan and Certification 

7.A. Compliance Plan 

Gladding McBean shall follow the compliance plan as submitted with the Title V Permit application. A copy 

of this compliance plan shall be attached and posted along with this permit. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.h [amended 04-17-01] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2. h[amended 04-17-01 ] 

7.13. Compliance Certification 

Gladding McBean shall submit compliance certification reports to the U.S. EPA and the APCO every 

twelve (12) months. The certification report shall: 

1. Identify all permit terms or conditions and the means of monitoring each term or condition. 

2. Include the compliance status and method(s) used to determine compliance for the current time 

period and over the entire reporting period of each term or condition. 

3. Include any additional inspection, monitoring, or entry requirement that may be promulgated 

pursuant to Sections 114(a) and 504(b) of the Federal Clean Air Act between reports. 

4. Be submitted on District approved forms for the compliance certification. 

5. Be submitted within 45 days after the end of the reporting period of January 1-December 31. 

The responsible official will certify in writing the truth, accuracy, and completeness of the certification 

report. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2. n[amended 04-17-01 ] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2. n[amended 04-17-01 ] 

7.C. Compliance Schedules 

1. Should any emissions unit in compliance with applicable federal requirements become non-compliant 

during the certification period, Gladding McBean shall develop and submit to the District a compliance 

schedule. The compliance schedule shall: 

a. Resemble and be at least as stringent as that contained in any judicial consent decree, 

administrative order, or schedule approved by the District hearing board. 

b. lnclude: 

I. A statement that the emissions unit will continue to comply with those federal 

requirements with which it is still in compliance; 

ii.A statement that the emissions unit will comply, on a timely basis, with any 

applicable federel requirement that may become effective during the remaining 

term of this permit. 

iii.A list of all preventative or corrective actions or activities taken or proposed 

to be taken, and the dates when these activities have or will be performed and 

completed. 

The compliance schedule, once approved by the District, shall be incorporated into the compliance 

certification plan and the revised plan affixed to this permit. 

2. Gladding McBean shall submit progress reports consistent with the applicable compliance schedule at 

least semi-annually, or more frequently if specified in the applicable schedule requirements or requested 

by the District. Progress reports shall include: 

a. Dates for achieving the activities, milestones, or compliance required in the schedule of compliance, 

and; and the date when compliance will be achieved; 

b.A log or record of dates when such activities, milestones or compliance were achieved; and 

c. An explanation of why any dates in the schedule of compliance were not or will not be met, and any 

preventive or corrective measures adopted or taken. 

Origin: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2.i [amended 04-17-01] 

Authority: Rule 507, Federal Operating Permit Program § 402.2. i[amended 04-17-01 ] 

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