-AW'A 

NCDENR 

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 

Division of Air Quality 

Pat McCrory 

Governor 

August 21, 2013 

Sheila C. Holman 

Mr. Howard P. Brown, Jr 

Vice President of Production and Engineering 

Triangle Brick Company 

6523 Apex Road 

Durham, North Carolina 27713-9346 

Dear Mr. Brown: 

SUBJECT: Air Quality Permit No. 06987Tl 0 

Facility ID: 05/1900077 

Director 

Triangle Brick Company-Merry Oaks Plant 

Merry Oaks, North Carolina 

Chatham County 

Fee Class: Title V 

John E. Skvarla, Ill 

Secretary 

In accordance with your completed Air Quality Permit Application for a renewal and significant 

modification of a Title V permit received January I 0, 2007 and September 27, 2012, we are forwarding herewith 

Air Quality Permit No. 06987Tl0 to Triangle Brick Company, Merry Oaks Plant, located on US Highway 1, in 

Merry Oaks, North Carolina authorizing the operation of the emission source(s) and associated air pollution 

control device(s) specified herein. Additionally, any emissions activities determined from your Air Quality 

Permit Application as being insignificant per 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2Q .0503 have been listed 

for informational purposes as an "ATTACHMENT." Please note the requirements for the annual compliance 

certification are contained in General Condition Pin Section 3. The current owner is responsible for submitting a 

compliance certification for the entire year regardless of who owned the facility during the year. 

As the designated responsible official it is your responsibility to review, understand, and abide by all of 

the terms and conditions of the attached permit. It is also your responsibility to ensure that any person who 

operates any emission source and associated air pollution control device subject to any term or condition of the 

attached permit reviews, understands, and abides by the condition(s) of the attached permit that are applicable 

to that particular emission source. 

If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this Air Quality Permit are unacceptable to you, 

you have the right to request a formal adjudicatory hearing within 30 days following receipt of this permit, 

identifying the specific issues to be contested. This hearing request must be in the form of a written petition, 

conforming to NCGS (North Carolina General Statutes) lSOB-23, and filed with both the Office of 

Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714 and the Division of 

Air Quality, Permitting Section, 1641 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1641. The form for 

requesting a formal adjudicatory hearing may be obtained upon request from the Office of Administrative 

Hearings. Please note that this permit will be stayed in its entirety upon receipt of the request for a hearing. 

Unless a request for a hearing is made pursuant to NCGS ISOB-23, this Air Quality Permit shall be final and 

binding 30 days after issuance. 

Permilting Seclion 

1641 Mail Service Cenler, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699·1641 

217 WesiJones Slreel, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 

Phone: 919·707·8405/ Fax 919·715·0717 

Internet: www.ncair.org 

An Equal Qpportunitv \ Alrtrma!ive Action Em plover- Made in part bv Recvcled Paper 
Mr. Brown 

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August 21,2013 

You may request modification of your Air Quality Permit through informal means pursuant to NCGS 

ISOB-22. This request must be submitted in writing to the Director and must identify the specific provisions or 

issues for which the modification is sought. Please note that this Air Quality Permit will become final and 

binding regardless of a request for informal modification unless a request for a hearing is also made under 

NCGS 150B-23. 

This Air Quality Permit shall be effective from August21, 2013 until July 31,2018, is nontransferable 

to future owners and operators, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. 

Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Jenny Sheppard at (919) 707-

8727. 

onald R. van der Vaart, Ph.D., P.E., J.D. 

Chief 

Enclosure 

c: Gregg Worley, EPA Region 4 

Raleigh Regional Office 

Central Files 
Emission Source ID No. 

IS-Tank! 

IS-Tank2 

IS-Tank3 

IS-Tank4 

IS-Tank5 

IS-Tank6 

IS-1.1 

IS-1.2 

IS-2.1 

IS-2.2 

IS-3.1 

IS-3.2 

IS-4.1 

IS-4.2 

IS-5.1 

IS-5.2 

IS-6.1 

IS-6.2 

IS-7.1 

IS-7.2 

IS-8.1 

IS-8.2 

IS-CD-50 

IS-CLI 

IS-CL2 

IS-EXTRI 

IS-EXTR2 

IS-LSI 

IS-LSI 

Insignificant Activities 

Per 15A NCAC 2Q .0503(8) 

Emission.Sourc.eDescriptiQn . 24,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil storage tank 

24,000 gallon No.2 fuel oil storage tank 

24,000 gallon No. 2 fuel oil storage tank 

. . . 

24,000 gallon highway diesel fuel storage tank 

24,000 gallon additive "A" storage tank 

3,000 gallon gasoline storage tank 

Conveyor to loam/sawdust system 

Conveyor to loam/sawdust system 

Loam screen 

Loam screen 

Loam c1usher 

Loam crusher 

Oversize return conveyor from loam screen 

Oversize retmn conveyor from loam screen 

Oversize loam return shoot 

Oversize loam return shoot 

Sawdust screen 

Sawdust screen 

Conveyors to storage bin 

Conveyors to storage bin 

Oversize conveyor :11-om sawdust screen 

Oversize conveyor :11-om sawdust screen 

Conveyor from extruder to pug mill 

Cosmetic loam operation area 

Cosmetic loam operation area 

Extmsion and setting line 

Extmsion and setting line 

Loam/sawdust feeders 

Loam/sawdust feeders 

· ... 
Summary of Changes to Permit 

The following changes were made to the Triangle Brick Company-Merry Oaks Plant Air Permit. New Penni! No. 

06897TIO 

Page(s) Section Description of Change(s) 

Cover letter Update pennit revision number and issue date 

I Update permit revision number and issue date, application number 

3 Section I Edit permit number in page header, added 2D .1109 Case by Case 

MACT to K-1, K-2, and K-3 kilns 

7 Section 2.1 Starting in Section 2.1 A through 2.2 A updating all testing 

conditions to current language and other permit language as it 

applies, updated the "no visible emissions" for NSPS to include 

the 7 percent opacity emissions limit on buildings. Section 2.1 C 6, 

added Case by Case MACT for K-1, K-2, and K-3 kilns 

23 Section 3 Updated to current language 
State of North Carolina 

Department of Environment 

and Natural Resources 

Division of Air Quality 

llrA 

NCDENR 

AIR QUALITY PERMIT 

Permit No. Replaces Permit No. Effective Date Expiration Date 

06987T10 06897T09 August 21, 2013 July 31,2018 

Until such time as this permit expires or is modified or revoked, the below named Permiltee is permitted to construct and 

operate the emission sources and associated air po11ution control devices specified herein, in accordance with the terms, 

conditions, and limitations within this permit. This permit is issued under the provisions of Article 21 B of Chapter 143, 

General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Codes (15A NCAC), 

Subchaplcrs 2D and 2Q, and other applicable Laws. 

Pursuanlto Tille ISA NCAC, Subchaplcr 2Q, the Permittee shall not construct, operate, or modify any emission source(s) 

or air pollution control device(s) without having first submilled a complete Air Quality Pcrmil Application to the permiuing 

authority and received an Air Quality Permit, except as provided in this permit. 

Permittee: 

Facility ID: 

Facility Site Location: 

City, County, State, Zip: 

Mailing Address: 

City, State, Zip: 

Application Number: 

Complete Application Date: 

Primary SIC Code: 

Division of Air Quality, 

Regio dress: 

Triangle Brick Company Merry Oaks Plant 

05/19/00077 

US Highway 1 

Merry Oaks, Chatham County, North Carolina 27559 

6523 Apex Road 

Durham, North Carolina 27713-9346 

1900077.07A and 1900077.09A 

January 10,2007 and September 27,2012 

3251 

Raleigh Regional Office 

3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101 

Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 

. va er Vaart, Ph.D., P.E., J.D., Chief, Air Permits Section 

"""'"'-:.,;:;,.----·-y of the Environmental Management Commission 
SECTION 1: 

SECTION2: 

SECTION3: 

ATTACHMENT 

Table Of Contents 

PERMITTED EMISSION SOURCE(S) AND ASSOCIATED AIR POLLUTION CONTROL 

DEVICE(S) AND APPURTENANCES 

SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS 

2.1- Emission Sources Specific Limitations and Conditions 

(Including specific requirements, testing, monitoring, record keeping, and 

reporting requirements) 

2.2- Multiple Emission Source(s) Specific Limitations and Conditions 

(Including specific requirements, testing, monitoring, record keeping, and 

repotting requirements) 

GENERAL PERMIT CONDITIONS 

List of Acronyms 
Permit Number 06987TIO 

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SECTION 1- PERMITTED EMISSION SOURCE(S) AND ASSOCIATED AIR 

POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICE(S) AND APPURTENANCES 

The following table contains a summruy of all permitted emission sources and associated air pollution control devices and appurtenances: 

Page No. Emission Emission Source Description Control Control Device Description 

Source DeviceiD 

IDNo. No. 

Primary Crnshine and Associated Conveyance 

6, 7 PC-I Shale Feeder None None 

6, 7,8 PC-2 Scalp Screen None None 

NSPSOOO 

6, 7,8 PC-3 Jaw Crusher None None 

NSPSOOO 

6, 7, 8 PC-4 Conveyor under PC-2 and PC-3 PC-4A Cover over conveyor belt 

NSPSOOO 

6, 7,8 PC-5 Cross over Conveyor PC-5A Cover over conveyor belt 

NSPSOOO 

6, 7, 8, 9 PC-6 Shuttle Conveyor (Enclosed in PC-6A Cover over conveyor belt 

NSPSOOO Clay Storage Building) 

Clay Gl'inding Operations 

10 CG-1 Clay Feeder None None 

10 CG-2 Belt to Scalping Screen None None 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-3 Scalping Screen None None 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-4 Return Belt for Oversizes from PC-4A Cover over conveyor belt 

NSPSOOO Screens 

10 CG-5 Belt to Hanunennill PC-5A Cover over conveyor belt 

NSPSOOO 

10, II, 12, CG-6 Hannnermill PC-6A Cover over conveyor belt 

13 NSPSOOO 

10 CG-7 Belt to Screens NIA None 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-8 Belt over Finish Screen NIA None 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-9 Finish Screen NIA None 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-10 Finish Screen NIA None 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-11 Finish Screen None None 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-12 Finish Screen None None 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-13 Belt to Storage Bins None None 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-14 Belt over Storage Bins None None 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-15 Feeders under Bins None None 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-16 Feeders under Bins CG-9A Screen Cover 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-17 Feeders under Bins CG-IOA Screen Cover 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-18 Feeders under Bins CG-IIA Screen Cover 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-19 Feeders under Bins CG-12A Screen Cover 

NSPSOOO 
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10 CG-20 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-22 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-23 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-24 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-25 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-26 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-27 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-28 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-29 

10 CG-30 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-31 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-32 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-33 

NSPSOOO 

10, II, 12, CG-34 

13 NSPSOOO 

10 CG-35 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-36 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-37 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-38 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-39 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-40 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-41 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-42 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-43 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-44 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-45 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-46 

NSPSOOO 

Feeders under Bins None None 

Feeders under Bins None None 

Feeders under Bins None None 

Feeders under Bins None None 

Conveyor from Storage Bin None None 

Conveyor fi"mn Storage Bin None None 

Conveyor to Pug Mill None None 

Conveyor to Pug Mill None None 

Clay Feeder None None 

Belt to Scalping Screen None None 

Scalping Screen None None 

Return Belt fi·mn Oversize Screen None None 

Belt to Hmmnermill None None 

Hatmnennill N/A None 

Belt to Screens N/A None 

Belt over Finish Screens N/A None 

Finish Screen None None 

Finish Screen None None 

Finish Screen None None 

Finish Screen None None 

Belt to Storage Bins None None 

Belt over Storage Bins None None 

Feeders under Bins None None 

Feeders under Bins None None 

Feeders under Bins None None 

Feeders under Bins None None 
Penn it Number 06987Tl 0 

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10 CG-47 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-48 

NSPSOOO 

10 CG-49 

NSPSOOO 

14, 15, 16, K-1 

17, 18, 19 2D .1109 Case 

By Case 

MACT 

14, 15, 16, K-2 

17, 18, 19 2D .1109 Case 

By Case 

MACT 

14, 15, 16, K-3 

17, 18, 19, 2D .1109 Case 

20 By Case 

MACT 

20,21 SD-1 

NSPSUUU 

Feeders under Bins None 

Conveyor from Storage Bin None 

Conveyor to Pug Mill None 

Brick Tunnel Kilns 

Kiln I CD-KIK2 

Natural gas/No. 2 fuel oil/No. 6 fuel 

oil-fired brick tunnel kiln (14.5 

tons/hour fired-brick capacity, 21.4 

million Btu/hour heat input rate) 

Kiln2 

Natural gas/No. 2 fuel oil/No. 6 fuel 

oil-fired brick tunnel kiln (14.5 

tons/hour fired brick capacity, 21.4 

million Btu/hour heat input rate) 

Kiln3 CD-K3 

Natural gas/No. 2 fuel oil/No. 6 fuel 

oil-fired brick tunnel kiln (29 

tons/hour fired-brick capacity, 42.8 

million Btu/hour heat input rate) 

Rotary Coatin sPryer 

Natural gas-fired rotary coatings None 

dryer- (0.3 million Btu/hour heat 

input) 

*Note- Not reqmred for comphance wtth 2D .1109 Case By Case MACf. 

None 

None 

None 

One dry lime cascade adsorber 

unit (52,000 acfm air flow) 

One dry lime cascade adsorber 

unit (52,000 acfm air flow) 

None 
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SECTION 2- SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS 

2.1 Emission Source(s) and Control Devices(s) Specific Limitations and Conditions 

The emission source(s) and associated air pollution control device(s) and appurtenances listed below are subject to the 

following specific terms, conditions, and limitations, including the testing, monitoring, record keeping, and reporting 

requirements as specified herein: 

A. Primary Crushing and Associated Conveyance including: Shale Feeder (ID No. PC-I) and NSPS affected 

facilities consisting of a scalp screen (ID No. PC-2), jaw ct·usher (ID No. PC-3), and three conveyors (ID Nos. 

PC-4, PC-5, and PC-6) 

The following table provides a summary of1imits and/or standards for the emission units in primary crushing and associated conveyance 

Regulated Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation 

Pollutant 

Particulate matter E - 4.1 OP U.O< ISA NCAC 20 .OS1S 

including PM10 Where E ~ allowable emission rate in pounds per hour 

P ~process weight in tons per hour 

Note limits and discussion in Section 2.1. A. I 

Visible emissions 20 percent opacity (ID No. PC-I) !SA NCAC 20 .OS21(d) 

Note limits and discussion in Section 2.1. A.2 

Visible emissions Visible emissions from the affected units in the primary !SA NCAC 20 .OS24 

crushing, associated conveyance, building openings shall (40 CFR 60.670, Subpart 000) 

not exceed opacity limits of IS%, 10%, and 7% 

respectively. 

Note limits and discussion in Section 2.l.A.3.b,c, and d 

Odors Odorous emissions must be controlled- Section 2.2. A.2 !SA NCAC 20 .1806 

Facility Wide Affected Emission Sources; 

State-enforceable only 

1. I5A NCAC 2D .05I5: PARTICULATE EMISSIONS FROM MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES 

a. Emissions of particulate matter Ji'om the shale feeder (ID No. PC-I) that are discharged into the atmosphere shall 

not exceed an allowable emission rate as calculated by the following equation: [!SA NCAC 20 .OSIS(a) [Note this 

equation was chosen since the process throughput rate (process weight rate) is greater than 30 tons per hour]]. 

E ~ SS.O(P)"-" - 40 Where E ~allowable emission rate in pounds per hour 

P ~ process weight in tons per hour 

Liquid and gaseous fuels and combustion air are not considered as part ofthe process weight. 

Testing [1SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

b. If emissions testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ. If the 

results of this test exceed the limit given in Section 2.1. A.l.a. (above), the Permittee shall be deemed in 

noncompliance with !SA NCAC 20 .OS1S. 

Monitoring/Recordkeeping!Reporting [I SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

c. No monitoring, record keeping, or reporting is required for the particulate matter emissions from the shale feeder 

(ID No. PC-I) 

2. ISA NCAC 2D .052I: CONTROL OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS 

a. Visible emissions from the shale feeder (ID No. PC-I) shall not be more than 20 percent opacity when averaged 

over a sLx-minute period. However, six-minute averaging periods may exceed 20 percent opacity not more than 

once in any hour and not more than four times in any 24-hour period. In no event shall the six-minute average 

exceed 87 percent opacity. [1SA NCAC 20 .OS21 (d)] 
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Testing [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

b. If emissions testing is required, the testing shall be perfmmed in accordance with General Condition JJ. If the 

results of this test exceed the limit given in Section 2.l.A.2.a. (above), the Permittee shall be deemed in 

noncompliance with ISA NCAC 20 .OS21. 

Monitoring [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

c. To ensure compliance, once a month the Permittee shall observe the shale feeder (ID No. PC-I) for any visible 

emissions above normal. The monthly observation must be made for each month of the calendar year period to 

ensure compliance with this requirement. If visible emissions from this source are observed to be above nonnal, 

the Permittee shall either: 

i. take appropriate action to correct the above-normal emissions as soon as practicable and within the 

monitoring period and record the action taken as provided in the record keeping requirements below, or 

ii. demonstr·ate that the percent opacity from the emission points of the emission source in accordance with !SA 

NCAC 20 .2610 (Method 9) for 12 minutes is below the limit given in Section 2.1 A.2.a above. 

If the above-normal emissions are not corrected per (i) above or if the demonstration in (ii) above cannot be made, 

the Permittee shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 20 .0521. 

Recordl<eeping [I SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

d. The results of the monitoring shall be maintained in a logbook (written or electronic format) on-site and made 

available to an authorized representative upon request. The logbook shall record the following: 

i. the date and time of each recorded action; 

ii. the results of each observation and/or test noting those sources with emissions that were observed to be in 

noncompliance along with any conective actions taken to reduce visible emissions; and 

111. the results of any corrective actions performed. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 20 .OS21 if these records are not maintained. 

Reporting [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

e. The Permittee shall submit a summary report of the observations postmarked on or before January 30 of each 

calendar year for the preceding six-month period between July and December and July 30 of each calendar year 

for the preceding six-month period between January and June. All instances of deviations from the requirements 

of this permit must be clearly identified. 

3. 15A NCAC 2D .0524: NSPS 40 CFRPART 60, SUBPART 000- STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR 

NONMETALLIC MINERAL PROCESSING PLANTS. 

a. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions, notification, testing, repmting, record keeping, and 

monitoring requirements contained in Environmental Management Connnission Standard !SA NCAC 20 .OS24 

"New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) as promulgated in 40 CFR Part 60.670, Subpart 000, including 

Subpart A "General Provisions." 

Emission Standard(s) [15A NCAC 2D .0524) 

b. For the screening operation and belt conveyors (ID Nos. PC-2, PC-4, PC-5, and PC-6), the Permittee shall meet 

the requirements of this Subpart by demonstrating compliance with 40 CFR 60.672(b) visible emissions limit of 

ten (10) percent opacity from e~ch individual affected facility. 

c. For the jaw crusher (ID No. PC-3), the Permittee shall meet the requirements of this Subpatt by demonstrating 

compliance with 40 CFR 60.672( c) visible emissions limit of fifteen (IS) percent opacity. 

d. For the shuttle conveyor (ID No. PC-6), which is enclosed in a building, the Permittee shall meet the requirements 

of this Subpart by demonstrating compliance with 40 CFR 60.672(e) emission limits in paragraphs (a) of this 

section (Section 2.1. A.3) and the Clay Storage Building (the building enclosing the shuttle conveyor (ID No. PC6)) must comply with the following emission limit: 

i. No owner or operator shall cause to be discharged into the atmosphere fi·om any building enclosing any 

transfer point on a conveyor belt or any other affected facility visible fugitive emissions must not exceed 7 

percent opacity except e1nissions from a vent. A vent is defined in 40 CFR 60.671 as an opening through 

which there is mechanically induced air flow for the purpose of exhausting from a building air carrying 

particulate matter emissions from one or more affected faciJities. 

e. The opacity standards set forth in this part shall apply at all times except during periods of stattup, shutdown, 

malfunction, and as otherwise provided in the applicable standard. · 

f. At all times, including periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction, owners and operators shall, to the extent 

practicable, maintain and operate any affected facility 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 available information which may include, but is not limited to, monitoring results, 

opacity observations, review of operating and maintenance procedures, and inspection of the source. 
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g. Additionally, the Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions, notification, testing, reporting, record 

keeping, and monitoring requirements contained in Environmental Management Commission Standard !SA 

NCAC 20 .OS24 "New Source Perfmmance Standards (NSPS) as promulgated in 40 CFR Part 60.670, Subpart 

000, including Subpart A "General Provisions." 

Testing [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

h. Initial compliance or when subsequent additional testing is required, shall be in accordance with the requirements 

of !SA NCAC 2D .OS24 (40 CFR 60.670 (Subpart 000)) and !SA NCAC 20 .OSOI(c)(8) and (18) (requirements 

shall include indoor lighting and contrasting background) and General Condition JJ. If test results exceed the 

applicable limit(s) as given in Section 2.1 A.3.a., b., c. or d., above, the Pennittee shall be deemed in 

noncompliance with !SA NCAC 2D .OS24. 

Monitoring/Record Keeping [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

i. In conducting the perfonnance tests required in by 40 CFR 60.8, the owner or operator shall use as reference 

methods and procedures, the test methods in 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A or other methods and procedures as 

specified in this section, except as provided in 40 CFR 60.8(b). 

j. In detennining compliance with the visible emissions standards in 40 CFR 60.672 (b), see Section 2.1 A.3.!J or c, 

above, the owner or operator shall use 40 CFR Part 60 AppendLx A, Method 9 (i.e., Method 9) and the procedures 

in 40 CFR 60.11, with the following additions: 

i. The minimum distance between the observer and the emission source shall be 4.S7 meters (IS feet). 

ii. The observer shall, when possible, select a position that minimizes interference from other fugitive emission 

sources (e.g., road dust). The required observer position relative to the sun (Method 9, Section 2.1) must be 

followed. 

k. Compliance with opacity standards in this part shall be determined by conducting observations in accordance with 

Method 9. For purposes of determining initial compliance, the minimum total time of observations shall be 3 hours 

(thirty 6-minute averages) for the performance test or other set of observations (meaning those fugitive-type 

emission sources subject only to an opacity standard). 

I. When dete1mining compliance with the fugitive emissions standard for any affected facility described under 40 

CFR 60.672(b) [Scalp Screen (ID No. PC-2), Conveyor under PC-2 and PC-3 (ID No. PC-4), Cross over 

conveyor (ID No. PC-5), and Shuttle conveyor (ID No. PC-6)], the duration of the Method 9 observations may 

be reduced from 3 hours (thirty 6-minute averages) to I hour (ten 6-minute averages) only if the following 

conditions apply: 

i. There are no individual readings greater than I 0 percent opacity; and 

ii. There are no more than 3 readings of I 0 percent for the !-hour period. 

m. When detennining compliance with the fugitive emissions standard for the crusher (ID No. PC-3), the duration of 

the Method 9 observations may be reduced from 3 hours (thirty 6-minute averages) to I hour (ten 6-minute 

averages) only if the following conditions apply: 

i. There are no individual readings greater than IS percent opacity; and 

ii. There are no more than 3 readings of IS percent for the !-hour period. 

n. In determining compliance with 40 CFR 60.672( e), the Pennittee shall use 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Method 

22 (i.e., Method 22) to determine fugitive emissions. The perfonnance test shall be conducted while the shuttle 

conveyor (ID No. PC-6) is operating inside the Clay Storage Building. The performance test shall be at least 7S 

minutes in duration, with each side of the building and the roof being observed for at least IS minutes. 

o. The pennittee may use either of the following procedures as alternatives to the reference methods and procedures 

specified in Sections 2.1 A.3.h .. , i., j., k., and 1., above, if emissions from two or more facilities continuously 

interfere so that the opacity of fugitive emissions fi·om an individual affected facility cannot be read: 

i. Use for the combined emission stream the highest fugitive opacity standard applicable to any of the individual 

affected facilities contributing to the emissions stream. 

ii. Separate the emissions so that the opacity of emissions from each affected facility can be read. 

p. To ensure compliance with 40 CFR 60.672(b) and (c) [see Section 2.1. A.3.a. and b., above], the Pennittee shall 

observe, on a monthly basis, fugitive emissions from each affected facility (i.e., the scalp screen (ID No. PC-2); 

the jaw crusher (ID No. PC-3); the conveyor under PC-2 and PC-3 (ID No. PC-4); and the cross over conveyor 

(ID No. PC-5)) for any visible emissions above normal. The Pennittee shall establish "normal" for the affected 

facilities in the first 30 days following the effective date of the pennit. Should visible fugitive emissions be 

observed to be above nonnal for an affected facility, the Pennittee shall be 

1. be deemed to be in noncompliance with !SA NCAC 20 .OS24 or 

ii. demonstrate that the visible fugitive emissions, in accordance with !SA NCAC 2D .OSOI(c)(8) and (18) [see 

Sections 2.1 A. 3.h., i., j., k,. and 1., above] are demonstrated to comply with the applicable limit(s) given in 

40 CFR 60.672(b) [10% opacity for conveyors and transfer points (ID Nos. PC-2, PC-4, and PC-5)] and (c) 

[IS% opacity for crushers (ID No. PC-3)]. 

If the demonstration in (b) above cannot be made, the Pennittee shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with !SA 

NCAC 2D .OS24. 
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To ensure compliance with 40 CFR 60.672( e) [see Section 2.1. A.3.c., above], the Permittee shall observe, on a 

monthly basis, fugitive emissions from the clay storage building, which houses the shuttle conveyor (ID No. PC6), for visible emissions. Should visible fugitive emissions be observed exceed 7 percent opacity from this 

building, the Permittee shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 25 .0524, UNLESS, an approved 

Method 22 opacity determination meeting the requirements of 40 CFR 60.670 (Subpart 000) (see Section 2.1. 

A.3.m., above) is performed for visible fugitive emissions from the clay storage building and visible fugitive 

emissions are demonstrated to comply with the applicable limit(s) given in 40 CFR 60.672(e) [visible emissions 

not to exceed 7 percent opacity from buildings]. If compliance for the clay storage building cannot be 

demonstrated, then the shuttle conveyor (ID No. PC-6) shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 

2D .0524, UNLESS an approved Method 9 opacity determination meeting the requirements of 40 CFR 60.670 

(Subpart 000) and 15A NCAC 2D .050l{c)(8) and (18) [see Sections 2.1. A.3.h., i.,j., k., and 1., above], is 

performed on the shuttle conveyor {ID No. PC-6) and visible fugitive emissions are demonstrated to comply with 

the applicable limit(s) given in 40 CFR 60.672(b) [ l 0% for conveyors and transfer points]. If compliance for the 

shuttle conveyor (ID No PC-6) cannot be demonsh·ated, then the shuttle conveyor (ID No. PC-6) shall be deemed 

to be in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524. 

The results of the performance evaluations, discussed above in Section 2.1 A.3.o. and p., shall be maintained in a 

log (written or electronic format) on-site and made available to an authorized representative ofDAQ upon request. 

The log shall record the following: 

i. the date and time of each recorded action; 

ii. the results of each observation and/or test noting those sources with emissions that were observed to be in 

noncompliance along with any corrective actions taken to reduce visible emissions; and 

111. the results of any corrective actions performed. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524 if these records are not maintained. 

The Permittee shall retain records of all information resulting from monitoring activities and information 

indicating operating parameters as specified in this condition for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of 

recording. 

Reporting [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(1)] 

The Permittee shall submit written reports of the results of all performance tests and evaluations conducted to 

demonstrate compliance with the standards set forth in 40 CFR 60.672, see Section 2.1. A.3.a., b., c., and d., 

above, including reports of opacity observations made using Method 9 to demonstrate compliance with 40 CFR 

60.672(b) and reports of using Method 22 to demonstrate compliance with 40 CFR 60.672(e) by January 30 of 

each calendar year for the preceding six-month period between July and December and July 30 of each calendar 

year for the preceding six-month period between January and June. All instances of deviations from the 

requirements of this permit must be clearly identified. 

The Permittee shall make available, upon request by DAQ, such records as may be necessary to determine the 

conditions under which the visual observations were made and shall provide evidence indicating proof of current 

visible observer emission certification. 

In addition to any other notification requirements to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Permittee is 

required to NOTIFY the Regional Supervisor, DAQ, in WRITING, of the following: 

i. the date construction ( 40 CFR 60.7) or reconstruction ( 40 CFR 60.15) of an affected facility is commenced, 

postmarked no later than 30 days after such date; 

ii. the anticipated date of initial start-up of an affected facility, postmarked not more than 60 days nor less than 

30 days prior to such date; and 

iii. the actual date of initial start-up of an affected facility, postmarked within 15 days after such date. 
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B. Clay Grinding Operations (Feeders (ID Nos. CG-1 and CG-29) and NSPS affected facilities consisting of 

conveyors, screens, and hammer mills (ID Nos. CG-2 lhru CG-20, CG-22 thru CG-28, and CG-30 thru CG49) 

The following table provides a summary of limits and/or standards for the units that comprise the clay grinding operations 

Regulated Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation 

Pollutant 

Particulate E- 4.10P U.b? !SA NCAC 2D .0515 

matter including where E ~ allowable emission rate in pounds per hour 

PM10 P ~ process weight in tons per hour 

Note limits and discussion in Section 2.1. B.l 

Visible 20 percent opacity 15A NCAC 2D .052l{d) 

emissions Note limits and discussion in Section 2.1. B.2 

Visible Emissions of particulate matter and visible emissions from 15A NCAC 2D .0524 

emissions hammer mills and conveying systems shall not exceed limits (40 CFR 60.670, Subpart 000) 

discussed in Section 2.1. B.3 

Odors Odorous emissions must be controlled- Section 2.2. A.2 15A NCAC 2D .1806 

Facility Wide Affected Emission Sources; State-enforceable 

only 

1. 15A NCAC 2D .0515: PARTICULATE EMISSIONS FROM MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES 

Regulatory Requirements 

a. Emissions of particulate matter from the clay feeders (ID No. CG-1 and CG-29) that are discharged into the 

atmosphere shall not exceed an allowable emission rate as calculated by the following equation: [ 15A NCAC 2D 

.0515(a)] 

E ~ 55.0(P)0

·

11 - 40 Where E ~allowable emission rate in pounds per hour 

P ~process weight in tons per hour 

Liquid and gaseous fuels and combustion air are not considered as part of the process weight. 

Testing [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(1)] 

b. If emissions testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .0501 ( c)(3) and 

General Condition JJ found in Section 3. If the results of the test performed exceed the limits given in Section 2.1. 

B. I.a. (above) for particulate matter, the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0515. 

Monitoring/Recordkeeping/Reporting [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(1)] 

c. As the potential emissions of particulate matter are expected to be significantly less than the emission limits of 

15A NCAC 2D .0515, no monitoring, record keeping, or repmting are required for the emissions from the clay 

feeders (ID Nos. CG-l and CG-29) 

2. 15A NCAC 2D .0521: CONTROL OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS 

Regulatory Requirements 

a. Visible emissions fi·om the clay feeders {ID Nos. CG-l and CG-29) shall not be more than 20 percent opacity 

when averaged over a six-minute period. However, six-minute averaging periods may exceed 20 percent opacity 

not more than once in any hour and not more than four times in any 24-hour period. In no event shall the sixminute average exceed 87 percent opacity. [15A NCAC 2D .0521 {d)] 

Testing [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(1)] 

b. If emissions testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .050l{c)(8) and 

General Condition JJ found in Section 3. If the results of the test perfmmed exceed the limits given in Section 2.1. 

B.2.a. (above) for visible emissions, the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0521. 

Monitoring [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(1)] 

c. To ensure compliance, once a month the Pennittee shall observe the clay feeders (ID Nos. CG-l and CG-29) for 

any visible emissions above normaL The monthly observation must be made for each month of the calendar year 

period to ensure compliance with this requirement. If visible emissions from this source are observed to be above 

nmmal, the Permittee shall either: 

i. take appropriate action to correct the above-normal emissions as soon as practicable and within the 
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monitoring period and record the action taken as provided in the recordkeeping requirements below, or 

ii. demonstrate that the percent opacity from the emission points of the emission source in accordance with l5A 

NCAC 2D .050l(c)(8) is below the limit given in Section 2.1 B.2.a above. 

If the above-normal emissions are not corrected per (i) above or if the demonstration in (ii) above cannot be made, 

the Permittee shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with l5A NCAC 2D .0521. 

Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(1)] 

d. The results of the monitoring shall be maintained in a logbook (written or electronic format) on-site and made 

available to an authorized representative upon request. The logbook shall record the following: 

i. the date and time of each recorded action; 

ii. the results of each observation and/or test noting those sources with emissions that were observed to be in 

noncompliance along with any corrective actions taken to reduce visible emissions; and 

HI. the results of any corrective actions performed. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0521 if these records are not maintained. 

Reporting [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(1)] 

e. The Permittee shall submit a summary report of monitoring and record keeping activities by Janumy 30 of each 

calendar year for the preceding six-month period between July and December and July 30 of each calendar year 

for the preceding six-month period between Janumy and June. All instances of deviations from the requirements 

of this permit must be clearly identified. · 

3. ISA NCAC 2D .0524: NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (40 CFR 60 SUBPART 000 (40 CFR 

60.670--60.676) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NONMETALLIC MINERAL PROCESSING 

PLANTS) 

a. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions, notification, testing, reporting, record keeping, and 

monitoring requirements contained in Environmental Management Commission Standard l5A NCAC 2D .0524 

"New Source Perfmmance Standards (NSPS) as promulgated in 40 CFR Pmt 60.670, Subpmt 000, including 

Subpart A "General Provisions." 

Emission Standard(s) [15A NCAC 2D .0524] 

b. As required by 40 CFR 60.672(a), on and after the date on which the performance test required to be conducted by 

40 CFR 60.8 is completed, no owner or operator subject to the provisions of this subpmt shall cause to be 

discharged into the atmosphere from any transfer point on belt conveyors or fi·om any other affected facility any 

stack emissions which: 

i. Contain particulate matter in excess of0.05 gldscm (0.022 gr/dscf); and 

ii. Exhibit greater than 7 percent opacity 

b. For the screening operations and belt conveyors, the Permittee shall meet the requirements of this Subpart by 

demonstrating compliance with 40 CFR 60.672(b) visible emissions limit often (10) percent opacity from each 

individual affected facility. 

c. For the hammer mills (ID Nos. CG-6 and CG-34), the Permittee shall meet the requirements of this Subpmt by 

demonstrating compliance with 40 CFR 60.672(b) visible emissions limit of fifteen (15) percent opacity. 

d. As required by 40 CFR 60.672(e), if any transfer point on a conveyor belt or any other affected facility is enclosed 

in a building, then each enclosed affected facility must comply with the emission limits in paragraphs (a), (b), and 

(c) of this section (Section 2.1. B.3), or the building enclosing the affected facility or facilities must comply with 

the following emission limits: 

i. No owner or opemtor shall cause to be discharged into the atmosphere from any building enclosing any 

transfer point on a conveyor belt or any other affected facility any visible fugitive emissions must not exceed 

7 percent opacity from the building opening except emissions from a vent as defined in 40 CFR 60.671. 

ii. No owner or operator shall cause to be discharged into the atmosphere from any vent of any building 

enclosing any transfer point on a conveyor belt or any other affected facility emissions which exceed the stack 

emissions limits in paragraph (a) of this section (Section 2.1. B.3). 

e. The opacity standards set forth in this part shall apply at all times except during periods of startup, shutdown, 

malfunction, and as otherwise provided in the applicable standard. 

f. At all times, including periods of stattup, shutdown, and malfunction, owners and operators shall, to the extent 

practicable, maintain and operate any affected facility 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 available information which 

may include, but is not limited to, monitoring results, opacity observations, review of operating and maintenance 

procedures, and inspection of the source. 

g. Additionally, the Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions, notification, testing, reporting, record 

keeping, and monitoring requirements contained in Environmental Management Commission Standard l5A 

NCAC 2D .0524 "New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) as promulgated in 40 CFR Part 60.670, Subpart 
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000, including Subpart A "General Provisions." 

Testing [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

h. Initial compliance or when subsequent additional testing is required, shall be in accordance with the requirements 

of !SA NCAC 20 .0524 (40 CFR 60.670, Subpart 000), !SA NCAC 20 .OSOI(c)(8) and (18) (requirements shall 

include indoor lighting and contrasting background) and General Condition JJ, has been or will be performed 

when determining compliance of each individual affected facility with 40 CFR 60.672(a), (b) and (c) OR Method 

22 testing, in accordance with the requirements of !SA NCAC 20 .OS24 (40 CFR 60.670 (Subpart 000), ISA 

NCAC 20 .OSOI(c)(8) and (18) and General Condition JJ, has been or will be performed when determining 

compliance with the 7 percent opacity standard of 40 CFR 60.672(e). If test results exceed the applicable linnit(s) 

as given in Section 2.1 B. I. a. above, the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with ISA NCAC 20 

.0524. 

Monitoring/Recordkeeping [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

i. In conducting the performance tests required in by 40 CFR 60.8, the owner or operator shall use as reference 

methods and procedures, the test methods in 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A or other methods and procedures as 

specified in this section, except as provided in 40 CFR 60.8(b ). 

j. In determining compliance with the particulate matter standards in 40 CFR 60.672 (b) and (c), see Section 2.1 B.3. 

band c, above, the owner or operator shall use 40 CFR Part 60 Appendix A, Method 9 (i.e., Method 9) and the 

procedures in 40 CFR 60.11, with the following additions: 

i. The minimum distance between the observer and the emission source shall be 4.S7 meters (IS feet). 

ii. The observer shall, when possible, select a position that minimizes interference from other fugitive emission 

sonrces (e.g., road dust). The required observer position relative to the sun (Method 9, Section 2.1) must be 

followed. 

k. Compliance with opacity standards in this pmt shall be determined by conducting observations in accordance with 

Method 9. For purposes of determining initial compliance, the minimum total tinne of observations shall be 3 honrs 

(thirty 6-minute averages) for the performance test or other set of observations (meaning those fugitive-type 

emission sonrces subject only to an opacity standard). 

l. When dete1mining compliance with the fugitive emissions standard for any affected facility described under 40 

CFR 60.672(b) [screens, conveyors, belts, and feeders], the duration of the Method 9 observations may be 

reduced from 3 honrs (thirty 6-minute averages) to I honr (ten 6-minute averages) only if the following conditions 

apply: 

i. There are no individual readings greater than I 0 percent opacity; and 

ii. There are no more than 3 readings of I 0 percent for the !-hour period. 

m. When determining compliance with the fugitive emissions standard for the hmmner mills (ID Nos. CG-6 and 

CG-34), the duration of the Method 9 observations may be reduced from 3 hours (thirty 6-minute averages) to I 

hour (ten 6-minute averages) only if the following conditions apply: 

i. There are no individual readings greater than IS percent opacity; and 

ii. There are no more than 3 readings of IS percent for the 1-honr period. 

n. In determining compliance with 40 CFR 60.672(e), the permittee shall use 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Method 

22 (i.e., Method 22) to detennine fugitive emissions. The performance test shall be conducted while the affected 

units are operating inside the building enclosure. The performance test shall be at least 7S minutes in duration, 

with each side of the building and the roof being observed for at least IS minutes. 

o. The permittee may use either of the following procedures as alternatives to the reference methods and procedures 

specified in Sections 2.1 B.3.j., k., l., m., and n., above, if emissions from two or more facilities continuously 

interfere so that the opacity of fugitive emissions from an individual affected facility cannot be read: 

i. Use for the combined emission stream the highest fugitive opacity standard applicable to any of the individual 

affected facilities contributing to the emissions stream. 

ii. Separate the emissions so that the opacity of emissions.from each affected facility can be read 

p. To ensnre compliance with the emission limits defined in 40 CFR 60.672, the Permittee shall: 

i. observe, on a monthly basis, emissions from the building enclosing the clay grinding operations for visible 

emissions exceeding 7 percent opacity. Should visible emissions exceeding 7 percent opacity be observed, 

the Permittee shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with ISA NCAC 20 .OS24, UNLESS, an approved 

Method 22 opacity determination 

meeting the requirements of 40 CFR 60.670 (Subpmt 000), sec Section 2.1. B.3.o., above, is performed and 

visible emissions are demonstrated to comply with the applicable limit(s) given in 40 CFR 60.672(e) [7% 

opacity for building openings except for vents as defined by 40 CFR 60.671]. If compliance cannot be 

demonstrated, then each affected facility enclosed in the building for which compliance cannot be 

demonstrated shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with ISA NCAC 20 .0524 and 40 CFR 60.670, 

UNLESS a compliance demonstration for each affected unit of the clay grinding operation is performed using 

an approved Method 9 opacity determination meeting the requirements of 40 CFR 60.670 (Subpart 000) and 

ISA NCAC 20 .OSOI(c)(8) and (18) is performed and visible emissions are demonstrated to comply with the 
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applicable limit(s) given in 40 CFR60.672(b) and (c), see Sections 2.1. B.3.b., and c., above. If compliance 

of each enclosed affected facility cannot be demonstrated, then each affected facility for which compliance 

cannot be demonstrated shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D. 0524 OR: 

ii. observe, on a monthly basis, emissions from each enclosed affected facility for any visible emissions. Should 

visible emissions exceeding 7 percent opacity be observed for an affected facility, the Permittee shall be 

deemed to be in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524, UNLESS, an approved Method 9 opacity 

detennination meeting the requirements of 40 CFR 60.670 (Subpart 000) and 15A NCAC 2D .050 I{ c)(8) 

and (18) is performed and visible emissions are demonstrated to comply with the applicable limit(s) given in 

40 CFR 60.672(b) [10% opacity for each screen, conveyor, feeder, or transfer point (see units and limits 

listed in Section 2.1. B.3.h., above)] and (c) [15% for each hammer mill (ID Nos. CG-6 and CG-34)]. If 

compliance of each enclosed affected facility cannot be demonstrated, then each affected facility for which 

compliance cannot be demonstrated shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D. 0524. 

q. The results of the performance evaluations, discussed above in Section 2.1. B.3.q., shall be maintained in a log 

(written or electronic fonnat) on-site and made available to an authorized representative ofDAQ upon request. 

The log shall record the following: 

i. the date and time of each recorded action; 

ii. the results of each observation and/or test noting those sources with emissions that were observed to be in 

noncompliance along with any corrective actions taken to reduce visible emissions; and 

111. the results of any corrective actions performed. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524 if these records are not maintained. 

r. To ensure compliance with the requirements of 40 CFR 60.672(a)(l), the Pennittee shall perform periodic 

inspections and maintenance as needed and as recommended by the manufacturer for each affected facility in the 

clay grinding operations. In addition to the manufacturer's inspection and maintenance recommendations, or if 

there is no manufacturer's inspection and maintenance recommendations, as a minimum, the inspection and 

maintenance requirement shall include the following: 

1. a semi-annual internal inspection of screens, belts, conveyors, and associated covers and duct work that 

comprise the clay grinding operations for deterioration, damage, and leaks. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524 if the affected facilities and duct 

work in the clay grinding operations are not visually inspected. 

s. The results of inspection and maintenance shall be maintained in a log (written or electronic format) on-site and 

made available to an authorized representative ofDAQ upon request. The Permittee shall be deemed in 

noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524 if the clay grinding operations are not inspected and maintained. The 

log shall record the following: 

1. the date and time of each recorded action; 

ii. the results of each inspection; and 

iii. the results of any maintenance performed on the clay grinding operations; and 

iv. any variance from manufacturer's recommendations, if any, and corrections made. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524 if these records are not maintained. 

t. The Pennittee shall retain records of all information resulting from monitoring activities and information 

indicating operating parameters as specified in this condition for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of 

recording. 

Reporting [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(1)] 

u. The Permittee shall submit written reports of the results of all performance tests conducted to demonstrate 

compliance with the standards set forth in 40 CFR 60.672, including reports of opacity observations made using 

Method 9 to demonstrate compliance with 40 CFR 60.672(b) and (c) and reports of observations using Method 22 

to demonstrate compliance with 40 CFR 60.672( e) by January 30 of each calendar year for the preceding sixmonth period between July and December and July 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month period 

between Januaty and June. All instances of deviations from the requirements of this permit must be clearly 

identified. 

v. The Permittee shall make available, upon request by DAQ, such records as may be necessary to determine the 

conditions under which the visual observations were made and shall provide evidence indicating proof of cunent 

visible observer emission certification. 

w. In addition to any other notification requirements to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Permittee is 

required to NOTIFY the Regional Supervisor, DAQ, in WRITING, of the following: 

1. the date construction ( 40 CFR 60. 7) or reconstruction (40 CFR 60.15) of an affected facility is commenced, 

postmarked no later than 30 days after such date; 

ii. the anticipated date of initial start-up of an affected facility, postmarked not more than 60 days nor less than 

30 days prior to such date; and 

iii. the actual date of initial start-up of an affected facility, postmarked within 15 days after such date. 
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C. Brick Tunnel Kilns (ID Nos. K-1, K-2, and K-3, 14.5, 14.5, and 29 tons per hour fired-brick capacity, 

respectively} with associated dry lime adsorbers (CD-K1K2• and CD-K3) 

The following table provides a summary of limits and/or standards for the brick tunnel kilns. 

Regulated Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation 

Pollutant 

Pa1ticulate matter E- 4.!0P 00' 15ANCAC 2D .0515 

including PMw Where E ~allowable emission rate in pounds per hour 

P ~process weight in tons per hour 

Note limits and discussion in Section 2.1. C.l 

Sulfur dioxide 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input 15A NCAC 2D .0516(a) 

Note limits and discussion in Section 2.1 C.2 

Visible emissions 20 percent opacity 15A NCAC 2D .052l{d) 

Note limits and discussion in Section 2.1. C.3 

Sulfur dioxide Facility-wide emissions shall not exceed 250 tons per year. 15A NCAC 2Q .0317 

Note limits and discussion in Section 2.1. C.4 15A NCAC 2D .0530 

PSD Avoidance 

Toxic air pollutants Permit limits for toxic air pollutants shall not be exceeded. 15A NCAC 2D .1100 

See Section 2.1. C.5. State-enforceable only. 

Filterable PM Affected Sources: ID Nos. K-1, K-2, and K-3 15A NCAC 2D .1109 

0.17 lbs/ton 

HCl-equivalent 21.19lbs/hr fi·om all three tunuel kilns, combined 15A NCAC 2D .1109 

Odors Odorous emissions must be controlled - Section 2.2. A.! 15A NCAC 2D .1806 

Facility Wide Affected Emission Sources; State-enforceable 

Toxic air pollutants Toxic air pollutant emissions shall not exceed the levels listed 15A NCAC 2Q .0711 

in 2Q .0711 unless ambient standards are not exceeded; See 15A NCAC 2Q .0705 

Section 2.2. A.2 Facility Wide Affected Emission Sources; 

State-enforceable only, See Multiple Emission Section 2.2 

1. 15A NCAC 2D .0515: PARTICULATE EMISSIONS FROM MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES 

a. Emissions of particulate matter from the brick tunnel kilns that are discharged into the atmosphere shall not exceed 

an allowable emission rate as calculated by the following equations: [15A NCAC 2D .0515(a)]. 

E ~ 4.10 x P 0

·

67 Where E ~allowable emission rate in pounds per hour 

P ~ process weight rate in tons per hour 

Liquid and gaseous fuels and combustion air are not considered as pmt of the process weight. 

Testing [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(l)] 

b. If emissions testing is required, the testing shall be perfmmed in accordance with General Condition JJ found in 

Section 3. If the results of the test performed exceed the limits given in Section 2.1. C.I.a. (above) for particulate 

matter, the Pem1ittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0515. 

Monitoring/Recordkeeping/Reporting [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(l)] 

c. As the potential emissions of particulate matter are expected to be significantly less than the emission limits of 

15A NCAC 2D .0515, no monitoring, record keeping, or reporting are required for the emissions from the three 

brick tunnel kilns. 

2. 15A NCAC 2D .0516: SULFUR DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION SOURCES 

a. Emissions of sulfur dioxide fi·om the brick tunuel kilns shall not exceed 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input. 

Sulfur dioxide formed by the combustion of sulfur in fuels, wastes, ores, and other substances shall be included 

when determining compliance with this standard. [15A NCAC 2D .0516]. 

Testing [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(l)] 

b. If emissions testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ found in 

Section 3. If the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 C.2. a., above, the Permittee shall be 

deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0516. 
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MonitoringfRecordl<eeping [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

c. No monitoring, record keeping, or reporting is required for sulfur dioxide emissions from the firing of natural gas 

or No.2 fuel oil in the kilns (ID Nos. K-1, K-2, and K-3). 

d. To ensure compliance when firing No. 6 fuel oil, the Pennittee shall monitor the sulfur content and BTU content 

of the No.6 fuel oil by using fuel oil supplier certification per shipment received. The results of the fuel oil 

supplier certifications shall be recorded in a log (written or electronic format) on a quarterly basis and include the 

following information: 

i. the name of the fuel oil supplier; 

ii. the heat of combustion - BTU content 

iii. the method used to detennine the heat of combustion (BTU content) of the fuel oil 

iv. the maximum sulfur content of the fuel oil received during the quarter; 

v. the method used to detetmine the maximum sulfur content of the fuel oil; and 

vi. a certified statement signed by the responsible official that the records of fuel oil supplier certification 

submitted represent all of the No.6 fuel oil fired during the period. 

The Pennittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with !SA NCAC 2D .OS16 if the sulfur content and BTU content 

of the oil is not monitored and recorded. 

Reporting [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

e. The Permittee shall submit a summary report of the fuel oil supplier ce1tifications postmarked on or before January 

30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month period between July and December and July 30 of each 

calendar year for the preceding six-month period between January and June. The fuel summary report shall 

contain the following information: 

i. the quantity and type of fuels burned 

ii. the BTU value 

iii. the sulfur content in percent by weight 

iv. the calculated sulfur dioxide emission rates expressed in pounds of sulfur dioxide per million BTU input. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with !SA NCAC 2D .OS16 ifthe calculated emission rates 

exceed 2.3 million pounds of sulfur dioxide per million BTU heat input. 

3. 15A NCAC 2D .0521: CONTROL OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS 

a. As required by lSA NCAC 2D .OS2l "Control of Visible Emissions," visible emissions from the brick tunnel kilns 

shall not be more than 20 percent opacity when averaged over a six-minute period. However, six-minute 

averaging periods may exceed 20 percent opacity not more than once in any hour and not more than four times in 

any 24-hour period. In no event shall the six-minute average exceed 87 percent opacity. [!SA NCAC 2D .OS21 

(d)] 

Testing [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

b. If emissions testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ found in 

Section 3. If the results of the test perfonned exceed the limits given in Section 2.1. C.3.a. (above) for visible 

emissions, the Pennittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with !SA NCAC 2D .OS21. 

Monito1·ing [lSA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

c. To ensure compliance, on a monthly basis the Pennittee shall observe the brick tunnel kilns for any visible 

emissions above normal. The monthly observation must be made for each month of the calendar year period to 

ensure compliance with this requirement. If visible emissions from this source are observed to be above normal, 

the Permittee shall either: 

i. take appropriate action to correct the above-nonnal emissions as soon as practicable and within the 

monitoring period and record the action taken as provided in the recordkeeping requirements below, or 

ii. demonstrate that the percent opacity from the emission points of the emission source in accordance with !SA 

NCAC 2D .2610 (Method 9) for 12 minutes is below the limit given in Section 2.1 C.3 .a above. 

If the above-nonnal emissions are not corrected per (i) above or if the demonstration in (ii) above cannot be made, 

the Permittee shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with !SA NCAC 2D .OS21. 

Recordl<eeping [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

d. The results of the monitoring shall be maintained in a logbook (written or electronic format) on-site and made 

available to an authorized representative upon request. The logbook shall record the following: 

1. the date and time of each recorded action; 

ii. the results of each observation and/or test noting those sources with emissions that were observed to be in 

noncompliance along with any corrective actions taken to reduce visible emissions; and 

iii. the results of any corrective actions performed. 
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The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0521 if these records are not maintained. 

Reporting [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(!)] 

e. The Permittee shall submit a summary report of monitoring and record keeping activities by January 30 of each 

calendar year for the preceding six-month period between July and December and July 30 of each calendar year 

for the preceding six-month period between January and June. All instances of deviations from the requirements 

of this permit must be clearly identified. 

ISA NCAC 2Q. 0317: A VOIDANCE CONDITIONS for 

4. ISA NCAC 2D .0530: PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION AVOIDANCE 

a. To comply with this Permit and to avoid applicability of 15A NCAC 2D .0530, "Prevention of Significant 

Deterioration," as requested by the Permittee, emissions of sulfur dioxide from the facility must be less than 250 

tons per consecutive twelve (12) month period. [15A NCAC 20 .0530] 

Monitoring!Recordkeeping [!SA NCAC 2Q .0508(!)] 

b. To ensure emissions do not exceed the limitations above, the following restrictions shall apply: 

i. The Permittee shall keep monthly records of the total amount of No. 2 fuel oil, No.6 fuel oil, and natural gas 

burned in the three brick kilns {ID Nos. K-1, K-2, and K-3) 

ii. The sulfur dioxide emissions fi·om the combustion of each of the fuels shall be calculated each month using 

the following fonmllas: 

Es02 ~ [(0.0627 lb S02/ tons bricks fired) x (XB) 

+ (71 lbs S02/ 1000 gallons No. 2 fuel oil) x (Y2) 

+ (329.7 lbs S02/IOOO gallons No. 6 fuel oil) x (Z6) 

+ (0.6 lbs SO,Il06scfNatural gas) x (Ng) ]/ (2,000 lbs/ton) 

and where: 

XB ~ tons of bricks manufactured per month 

Y2 ~gallons ofNo. 2 fuel oil combusted per month 

Z6 ~ gallons of No. 6 fuel oil combusted per month 

Ng ~ I 06 scf of Natural gas 

iii. The sulfur contents of the No. 2 and No. 6 fuel oils shall not exceed 0.5 %by weight and 2.1% by weight, 

respectively. To ensure compliance, the Permittee shall monitor the sulfur content of the No. 6 fuel oil by 

using fuel oil supplier certification per shipment received. The results of the fuel oil supplier certifications 

shall be recorded in a log (written or electronic format) on a quarterly basis and include the following 

information: 

(a) the name of the fuel oil supplier; 

(b) the maximum sulfi1r content of the fuel oil received during the quarter; 

(c) the method used to dete1mine the maximum sulfur content of the fuel oil; and 

(d) a certified statement signed by the responsible official that the records of fuel oil supplier ce1tification 

submitted represent all of the No. 6 fuel oil fired during the period. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0516 if the sulfur content of the oil is 

not monitored and recorded. 

c. The monthly calculations of sulfur dioxide emissions shall be recorded in a log (written or electronic format). The 

Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0530 if the sulfur dioxide emissions are not 

calculated and recorded. 

Reporting [ 15A NCAC 2Q .0508(!)] 

d. The Permittee must make copies ofthe monthly emissions log available to officials of the Division of Air Quality, 

upon request. The Permittee must keep each entry in the monthly emissions log and all required records on file for 

a minimum of five (5) years. 

e. For compliance purposes, within thirty (30) days after each calendar year qumter, the Permittee shall report the 

monthly sulfur dioxide emissions for the previous fourteen (14) months to the Regional Supervisor, Division of 

Air Quality: The emissions must be calculated for each of the three twelve month periods over the previous 

fourteen months. The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0530 if the total sulfur 

dioxide emissions fi·om the facility exceed 250 tons/year. 

5. IS A NCAC 2D .1100: CONTROL OF TOXIC Affi POLLUTANTS (STATE ONLY REQUffiEMENT) 

a. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2D .1100 "Control of Toxic Air Pollutants", and in accordance with the approved 

application for an air toxic compliance demonstration, the following permit limits shall not be exceeded: 
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Emission Som·ce(s) 

Three brick kilns (ID Nos. K-1, K-2, and 

K-3) 

Toxic Air Pollutant(s) 

Arsenic and inorganic arsenic 

compounds 

Benzene 

(71-43-2) 

Benzo(a)pyrene 

(50-32-8) 

Beryllium 

(7440-41-7) 

Cadmium 

(7440-43-9) 

Chlorine 

(7782-50-5) 

Chromium (vi) 

Hydrogen chloride 

(7647-01-0) 

Hydrogen fluoride 

(7664-39-3) 

Mercury, vapor 

(7439-97-6) 

Nickel metal 

(7440-02-0) 

Emission Limit(s) 

38.63 pounds per year 

25,023.43 pounds per year 

7,024.0 pounds per year 

873.33 pounds per year 

1,151.55 pounds per year 

1,131.88 pounds per day and 

!51 pounds per hour 

17.30 pounds per year 

115.44 pounds per hour 

878.11 pounds per day and 

41.21 pounds per hour 

44.36 pounds per day 

4.95 pounds per day 

6. 15A NCAC 2D .1109: CAA § 112(j); Case-by-Case MACT for Brick Manufacturers 

a. The initial compliance date for the emissions strmdards, work practice standards, and associated monitoring, 

recordkeeping, and reporting re(JUirements listed below is August 21. 2016. These conditions need not be 

included on the annual compliance certification until after the initial compliance date. 

Emissions Standards [!SA NCAC 20 .II 09] 

b. Emissions of the following regulated pollutants shall not exceed the emissions limits listed below: 

1. Filterable PM: 

(A) 0.17lhs/ton for the large tunnel kilns (ID Nos. K-1, K-2, and K-3). 

ii. HCI-equivalent: 21.19 lhs/hr from all tmmel kilns (ID Nos. K-1, K-2, and K-3). HCI-cquivalent is defined 

hy the following equation: 

E = Encl + EHF*(RfCnc/RfCuF) 

Where: 

E 

Euc1 

Enr 

RfC11c1 

RfCm 

= 

= 

= 

= 

= 

HCI-cquivalent emission rate (in lbs/hr) 

HCI emission rate (in lbs/hr); 

HF emission rate (in lbs/hr); 

Reference concentration for HCI (20 [Jg/m3

); and 

Reference concentration for HF ( 14 Mg/m'). 

iii. Routine Maintenance Periods: The limits above apply at all Limes except for periods of routine maintenance 

dming which the Permittee may bypass the DLA (ID No. CD-K3) and continue operating Lhe kiln (ID No. K3) for up to 4 percent of the annual operating up lime. The Permittee must minimize HAP emissions dudng 

the bypass period and must minimize the lime period during which the kiln is operating and the control device 

is offline. 

The Permittee shall follow the procedmes in !SA NCAC 2D. 0535 for any excess emissions that occur during 

pedods of startup. shutdown, or malfunction. 
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Testing [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

c. The Permittee shall conduct an initial compliance test for all pollutants listed in Section 2.1 C.6.b. above within 

180 days of the initial compliance date, unless the NC DAQ- SSCB approves a previously conducted 

perfonnance test as an equivalent compliance demonstration. Testing shall be performed in accordance with !SA 

NCAC 2D .2601 and General Condition JJ found in Section 3. 

i. Measure pollutant emission concentrations while operating at the maximum production level, as follows: 

(A) Particulate Matter: PM testing is only required at the large tunnel kilns (ID Nos. K-1, K-2, and K-3). 

Use Method S in 40 CFR 60, Appendix A. 

(B) HF & HCl: HF and HCl testing is required for all the tunnel kilns, unless an alternative test plan is 

approved by the NC DAQ- SSCB for demonstrating compliance with the total HCl-equivalent emission 

limitation in Section 2.l.C.6.b.ii. Use either ofthe following methods: 

(I) Use Method 26 or 26A in 40 CFR 60, Appendix A. Method 26A may only be used when no acid 

PM (e.g., HF or HCl dissolved in water droplets emitted by sources controlled by a wet scrubber) is 

present. 

(2) Use Method 320 of 40 CFR 63, Appendix A. Follow the analyte spiking procedures of Section 13 of 

Method 320 unless you can demonstrate that the complete spiking procedure has been conducted at a 

similar source. 

ii. Establish the operating limit for the limestone feeder setting at the DLA (ID No. CD-K3) using data from the 

limestone feeder during the performance test. Establish the limestone feeder setting at least one week prior to 

the performance test and maintain the feeder setting for the one-week period that precedes the performance 

test and during the performance test. 

iii. Document the source and grade oflimestone used at the DLA (ID No. CD-K3) during the performance test 

using records of limestone purchase. 

Perfmmance tests may not be conducted during periods of sta1tup, shutdown, or malfunction. The Permittee shall 

be deemed in non-compliance with !SA NCAC 2D .1109 if the required tests are not conducted, or if the results of 

the emissions tests exceed the limits in Section 2.1 C.S.b. above. 

Monitoring [IS A NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

d. The Permittee shall monitor the pressure drop across the DLA (ID No. CD-K3) at the large tunnel kiln (ID No. K3). 

i. The Permittee shall install, operate, and maintain a pressure measurement device at the DLA. 

ii. Once per calendar day, the Permittee shall record the pressure drop across the DLA. The record shall be 

maintained in a logbook (written or electronic format) on-site and made available to an authorized 

representative upon request. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with ISA NCAC 2D .1109 if these monitoring and 

recordkeeping requirements are not met or if the Petmittee does not monitor the pressure drop across the DLA, 

except during routine maintenance periods as provided for in Section 2.1.C.S.b.iii. of this pem1it. 

e. The Permittee shall maintain an adequate amount of limestone in the limestone hopper, storage bin (located at the 

top of the DLA), and DLA (ID No. CD-K3) at all times. 

i. Once per day, the Permittee shall verify that the limestone hopper and storage bin at the DLA (ID No. CDK3) contain adequate limestone and record the results. 

ii. The record of the daily check shall be maintained in a logbook (written or electronic format) on-site and made 

available to an authorized representative upon request. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with ISA NCAC 2D .II 09 if these monitoring and 

recordkeeping requirements are not met or if the Permittee does not maintain an adequate amount of limestone as 

provided above. 

f. The Permittee shall use the same grade oflimestone at the DLA (ID No. CD-K3) from the same source as was 

used during the perfommnce test. The Pennittee shall maintain records of the source and grade of limestone used. 

The records shall be maintained in a logbook (written or electronic format) on-site and made available to an 

authorized representative upon request. The Pe1mittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with ISA NCAC 2D 

.1109 if these records are not maintained. 

g. The Permittee shall maintain the limestone feeder settings at the DLA (ID No. CD-K3) at or above the level 

established during the performance test. 

i. Once per day, the Permittee shall check and record the limestone feeder setting to verify that it is being 

maintained at or above the level established during the performance test. 

ii. The record of the daily check shall be maintained in a logbook (written or electronic format) on-site and made 

available to an authorized representative upon request. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with !SA NCAC 2D .II 09 if these monitoring and 

recordkeeping requirements are not met or if the Permittee does not maintain the limestone feeder setting as 

provided above. 
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h. The Permittee shall maintain no visible emissions from the DLA stack (ID No. CD-K3). The Permittee perfmm 

visible emissions observations as follows: 

i. Conduct a daily Method 22 test ( 40 CFR 60, Appendix A). The duration of each Method 22 test must be at 

least 15 minutes. IfVE are observed during any daily VE test, promptly initiate and complete corrective 

actions according to the site-specific OM&M plan. 

ii. If noVE are observed in 30 consecutive daily Method 22 tests for any kiln stack, the Permittee may decrease 

the frequency of Method 22 testing from daily to weekly. lfVE are observed during any weekly test, 

promptly initiate and complete corrective actions, resume Method 22 testing of that kiln stack on a daily basis, 

and maintain that schedule until no VE are observed in 30 consecutive daily tests, at which time the Permittee 

may again decrease the frequency of Method 22 testing to a weekly basis. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .1109 if the required visible emissions 

observations are not performed or if visible emissions are detected. 

i. Once per calendar month, the Permittee shall ensure that the limestone feed system on the DLA (ID No. CD-K3) 

replaces limestone at least as frequently as the schedule set during the performance test. Create and maintain a 

record of the monthly check in a logbook (written or electronic format) on-site and made available to an 

authorized representative upon request. The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D 

.1109 ifthis requirement is not met. 

j. The Permittee shall monitor the bypass damper position for the DLA (ID No. CD-K3) at the large tunnel kiln (ID 

No. K-3). 

i. the Permittee shall monitor and record the bypass damper position at least every 15 minutes for the DLA (ID 

No. CD-K3). 

ii. The record of the monitoring shall be maintained in a logbook (written or electronic format) on-site and made 

available to an authorized representative upon request. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .II 09 if these monitoring and 

recordkeeping requirements are not met. 

Recordkeeping [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(1)] 

k. The Permittee shall maintain records of the production rates on a fired-product basis for each affected tunnel kiln 

(ID Nos. K-1, K-2, and K-3). The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .1109 if 

these records are not maintained. 

I. The results ofthe visible emissions observations at the large tunnel kilns (ID Nos. K-1, K-2, and K-3) shall be 

maintained in a log (written or electronic format) on-site and made available to an authorized representative upon 

request. The log shall record the following: 

i. The date and time of each recorded action; 

ii. The results of each observation and/or test noting those sources with emissions that were observed to be in 

noncompliance along with any corrective actions taken to reduce visible emissions; and 

m. The results of any corrective actions performed. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in non-compliance with 15A NCAC 2D .II 09 if records of the monitoring results 

are not maintained. 

m. The Pennittee shall maintain a record of each period when the large tunnel kiln (ID No. K-3) is operated while 

bypassing the DLA (ID No. CD-K3) in order to perfonn routine maintenance. The records shall be maintained in 

a logbook (written or electronic format) on-site and made available to an authorized representative upon request, 

and shall include: 

i. The statt date and start time of the routine maintenance; 

ii. The stop date and stop time of the routine maintenance; 

iii. A description of the maintenance activities; and, 

iv. The total time the kilns have operated in by-pass, and the total percentage of the operating time the kiln has 

operated in bypass for the previous 12-month period. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .1109 if these records are not maintained or 

if the percentage of time the kilns operate in bypass exceeds 4% of the annual operating time. 

n. The Permittee shall maintain a daily report for the bypass damper showing the amount of open and/or closed time 

for the previous 24 hours. The records shall be maintained in a logbook (written or electronic format) on-site and 

made available to an authorized representative upon request. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .1109 if records of the monitoring results 

are not maintained. 

Reporting [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(l)] 

o. The Permittee must submit a Notification of Compliance Status within 60 days following the completion of the 

final required performance test. The Notification of Compliance Status must include the following information: 

i. A summary of the results of all perfonnance tests conducted to demonstrate initial compliance as required in 

Section 2.1.C.5.c. of this permit; 

ii. The limestone feeder setting values established for the DLA (ID No. CD-K3) during the performance test; 
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iii. The source and grade oflimestone used at the DLA (JD No. CD-K3) during the performance test; and, 

iv. A description of any routine maintenance that the Permittee will perform on the DLA (ID No. CD-K3), 

during which the Permittee will continue operating the large tunnel kiln (ID No. K-3) while bypassing the 

control device. 

p. The Permittee shall submit a semi-annual summary report, acceptable to the Regional Air Quality Supervisor, of 

monitoring and recordkeeping activities postmarked on or before January 30 of each calendar year for the 

preceding six-month period between July and December, and July 30 of each calendar year for the preceding sixmonth period between January and June. The report shall contain the following: 

i. Company name, facility lD number, and address; 

ii. Statement by the Responsible Official with that official's name, title, and signature certifying that, based on 

information and belief formed after reasonable inquiry, the statements and information in the report are true, 

accurate, and complete; 

iii. A description of routine maintenance performed while the DLA (ID No. CD-K3) was offline and the large 

tunnel kiln (JD No. K-3) was operating, including the following: 

(A) The date and time when the DLA was shutdown and res tatted. 

(B) Identification of the number of hours that the kiln operated while the DLA was offline. 

(C) The total amount of time (in hours and% of total operating time) that the associated kiln operated during 

the current semiannual compliance period and during the previous semiannual compliance period. 

iv. For each deviation from a limitation (emission limit, operating limit, or work practice standard), include the 

following information: 

(A) The total operating time of each affected source during the reporting period. 

(B) Information on the number, duration, and cause of deviations (including unknown cause, if applicable), as 

applicable, and the corrective action taken. 

v. Ifthere were no deviations from any of the applicable limitations, a statement that there were no deviations 

during the reporting period. 

vi. The Permittee shall submit a summary of the daily reports for the bypass damper position for the DLA (ID 

CD-K3). 

D. Natural Gas Fired Rotary Coatings Dryer (ID Nos. SD-1) 

The following table provides a summary of limits and/or standards for the rotary sand dryer. 

Regulated Pollutant Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation 

Sulfur dioxide 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input !SA NCAC 2D .OS16(a) 

Note limits and discussion in Section 2.1. 0.2 

Patticulate matter Particulate emissions from the rotary coatings dryer shall lSA NCAC 20 .OS24 

including PM10 and not exceed O.OS7 g/dscm and visible emissions shall not (40 CFR 60.730, Subpart UUU) 

visible emissions exceed 10% 

Note limits and discussion in Section 2 .. 1. D.J 

Odors Odorous emissions must be controlled - Section 2.2. A. I !SA NCAC 20.1806 

Facility Wide Affected Emission Sources; Stateenforceable only 

1. 15A NCAC 2D .0516: SULFUR DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION SOURCES 

a. Emissions of sulfi1r dioxide from the rotary coatings dryer shall not exceed 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input. 

Sulfur dioxide fmmed by the combustion of sulfur in fuels, wastes, ores, and other substances shall be included 

when determining compliance with this standard. [!SA NCAC 2D .OS16(a)]. 

Testing [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

b. If emissions testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with !SA NCAC 2D .OSOI(c)(4) and 

General Condition JJ found in Section 3. If the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 0.2. a., 

above, the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with !SA NCAC 20 .OS\6. 

Monitoring/Recordkeeping [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

c. No monitoring, record keeping, or reporting is required for sulfur dioxide emissions fi·om the firing of natural gas 

in the rotary coatings dryer. 
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2. !SA NCAC 2D .0524: NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (40 CFR 60 SUBPART UUU (40 CFR 

60.730- 60.737) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR CALCINERS AND DRYERS IN MINERAL 

INDUSTRIES) 

a. As required by 40 CFR 60.732, on and after the date on which the performance test required to be conducted by 40 

CFR 60.8 is completed, but not later than 180 days after the initial startup, whichever date comes first, no 

emissions shall be discharged into the atmosphere from any affected facility that: 

i. Contain particulate matter in excess of0.0S7 g/dscm (0.02S gr/dscf) for dryers; and; 

ii. Exhibit greater than I 0 percent opacity. 

b. As required by 40 CFR 60.ll(c), the opacity standards set forth in this part shall apply at all times except during 

periods of startup, shutdown, malfunction, and as otherwise provided in the applicable standard 

c. As required by 40 CFR 60.11 (d), at all times, including periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction, owners and 

operators shall, to the extent practicable, maintain and operate any affected facility 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 available information which may include, but is not 

limited to, monitoring results, opacity observations, review of operating and maintenance procedures, and 

inspection of the source. 

d. Additionally, the Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions, notification, testing, reporting, record 

keeping, and monitoring requirements contained in Environmental Management Commission Standard !SA 

NCAC 20 .OS24 "New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) as promulgated in 40 CFR Part 60.730, Subpart 

UUU, including Subpart A "General Provisions." 

Testing [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

e. Initial compliance or when subsequent additional testing is required, shall be in accordance with the requirements 

of !SA NCAC 20 .0524 (40 CFR 60.730, Subpart UUU), !SA NCAC 20 .OS0l(c)(3), (c)(8), and c(l8) and 

General Condition JJ, has been or will be performed when determining compliance of each individual affected 

facility with 40 CFR 60.732. If test results exceed the applicable limit(s) as given in Section 2.1 0.3. a. above, the 

Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with !SA NCAC 20 .OS24. 

Monitoring!Recordkeeping [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

f. In conducting the performance tests required in by 40 CFR 60.8, the Pe~mittee shall use as reference methods and 

procedures, the test methods in 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A or other methods and procedures as specified in this 

section, except as provided in 40 CFR 60.8(b). 

g. In determining compliance with the particulate matter standards in 40 CFR 60.732, see Section 2.1. D.3.a, above, 

the Permittee shall determine compliance as follows: 

i. 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Method 5 shall be used to determine the particulate matter concentration. The 

sampling time and volume for each test nm shall be at least 2 hours and 1.70 dscm. 

ii. 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Method 9 and the procedures in 40 CFR 60.11 shall be used to determine 

opacity from stack emissions. 

h. Compliance with opacity standards in this pmt shall be determined by conducting observations in accordance with 

Method 9. For purposes of determining initial compliance, the minimum total time of observations shall be 3 hours 

(thirty 6-minute averages) for the performance test or other set of observations (meaning those fugitive-type 

emission sources subject only to an opacity standard). 

i. To ensure compliance with 40 CFR 60.730(b) (see section 2.1. D.3.a.ii., above) the Permittee shall observe, on a 

monthly basis, emissions from the rotary sand dryer (ID No. SD-1) for any visible emissions above normal. The 

Permittee shall establish "normal" for the affected facilities using weekly observations taken in the first 30 days 

following the effective date of the pe1mit. Should visible emissions be observed to be above normal for an 

affected facility, the Permittee shall be 

i. be deemed to be in noncompliance with !SA NCAC 20 .OS24 or 

ii. demonstrate that the visible fugitive emissions, in accordance with !SA NCAC 20 .OSO!(c)(8) and (18) [see 

Section 2.1. D.3.h., above] are demonstrated to comply with the applicable limit given in 40 CFR 60.732(b) 

[10% opacity]. 

If the demonstration in (b) above cannot be made, the Permittee shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with 

lSA NCAC 20 .OS24 and 40 CFR 60.730. 

j. The results of performance evaluations, discussed above in Section 2.1. D.3.i., shall be maintained in a log 

(written or elech·onic format) on-site and made available to an authorized representative ofDAQ upon request. 

The log shall record the following: 

i. the date and time of each recorded action; 

ii. the results of each observation and/or test noting those sources with emissions that were observed to be in 

noncompliance along with any corrective actions taken to reduce visible emissions; and 

111. the results of any corrective actions performed. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with !SA NCAC 20 .OS24 if these records are not maintained. 
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k. 

l. 

To ensure compliance with the requirements of 40 CFR 60.732(a) (see section 2.1. D.3.a.i., above) , the Permittee 

shall perform periodic inspections and maintenance as needed and as recommended by the manufacturer for each 

affected facility in the rotmy sand dryer. In addition to the manufacturer's inspection and maintenance 

recommendations, or if there is no manufacturer's inspection and maintenance recommendations, as a minimum, 

the inspection and maintenance requirement shall include the following: 

i. a semi-annual internal inspection of the units that comprise the rotary sand dryer for deterioration, damage, 

and leaks 

The Pennittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with !SA NCAC 20 .0524 if the affected facilities and duct 

work of the rota1y sand dryer are not visually inspected. 

The results of inspection and maintenance shall be maintained in a log (written or electronic format) on-site and 

made available to an authorized representative of DAQ upon request. The Permittee shall be deemed in 

noncompliance with l5A NCAC 20 .0524 if the sand d1yer is not inspected and maintained. The log shall record 

the following: 

i. the date and time of each recorded action; 

ii. the results of each inspection; and 

iii. the results of any maintenance performed on the i·otary sand dryer; and 

iv. any variance from manufacturer's recommendations, if any, and coiTections made. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 20 .0524 if these records are not maintained. 

m. The Permittee shall retain records of all information resulting li'om monitoring activities and information 

indicating operating parameters as specified in this condition for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of 

recording. 

Reporting [ l5A NCAC 2Q .0508(!)] 

n. As required in 40CFR 60.ll(e)(2), the Permittee shall submit written summary reports of inspection and 

maintenance activities and the results of all performance tests conducted to demonstrate compliance with the 

standards set forth in 40 CFR 60.8 and 40 CFR 60.732, see Section 2.1. D.3.a, above, by January 30 of each 

calendar year for the preceding six-month period between July and December and July 30 of each calendar year 

for the preceding six-month period between January and June. All instances of deviations from the requirements 

of this permit must be clearly identified. 

o. As required in 40 CFR 60.ll(e)(l), the Permittee shall make available, upon request by DAQ, such records as may 

be necessary to determine the conditions under which the visual observations were made and shall provide 

evidence indicating proof of current visible emission observer certification. 

p. In addition to any other notification requirements to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Pennittee is 

required to NOTIFY the Regional Supervisor, DAQ, in WRITING, of the following: 

i. the date construction ( 40 CFR 60.7) or reconstruction ( 40 CFR 60.15) of an affected facility is commenced, 

postmarked no later than 30 days after such date; 

ii. the anticipated date of initial stmt-up of an affected facility, postmarked not more than 60 days nor less than 

30 days prior to such date; and 

iii. the actual date of initial start-up of an affected facility, postmarked within 15 days after such date. 

2.2 Multiple Emission Source(s) Specific Limitations and Conditions 

A. Facility-wide affected emission sources 

The following table provides a summary of limits and standards applicable facility wide: 

Regulated Pollutant Limits/Standards Applicable Regulation 

Odors Odorous emissions must be controlled; State 15A NCAC 20.1806 

enforceable only 

Toxic air pollutants Toxic air pollutant emissions shall not exceed the levels 15A NCAC 2Q .0711 

listed in 2Q .0711 unless ambient standards are not 15A NCAC 2Q .0705 

exceeded; State-enforceable onlv 

1. ISA NCAC 2D .1806: CONTROL AND PROHIBITION OF ODOROUS EMISSIONS [STATE ONLY 

REQUffiEMENTI 

a. The Permittee shall not operate the facility without implementing management practices or installing and 

operating odor control equipment sufficient to prevent odorous emissions from the facility from causing or 

contributing to objectionable odors beyond the facility's boundary. 
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2. ISA NCAC 2Q .0711: PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR TOXIC AIR POLLUTANTS 

ISA NCAC 2Q .0705: EXISTING FACILITIES AND SIC CALLS 

[STATE ONLY REQUIREMENTS] 

a. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0711 "Emission Rates Requiring a Permit", for each of the below listed toxic air 

pollutants (TAPs), the Permittee has made a demonstration that facility-wide actual emissions do not exceed the 

Toxic Permit Emission Rates (TPERs) listed in 15A NCAC 2Q .0711. The facility shall be operated and 

maintained in such a manner that emissions of any listed TAPs from the facility, including fugitive emissions, will 

not exceed TPERs listed in 15A NCAC 2Q .0711. 

i. A permit to emit any of the below listed TAPs shall be required for this facility if actual emissions from all 

sources will become greater than the corresponding TPERs. 

ii. PRIOR to exceeding any of these listed TPERs, the Permittee shall be responsible for obtaining a permit to 

emit TAPs and for demonstrating compliance with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2D.ll00 "Control of 

Toxic Air Pollutants". 

iii. The Permittee shall maintain at the facility, records of operational information sufficient for demonstrating to 

the Division of Air Quality staff that actual TAPs are less than the rate listed in 15A NCAC 2Q .0711. The 

TPER table listed below is provided to assist the Permittee in determining when an air permit is required 

pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0711 and may not represent all TAPs being emitted from the facility. This table 

will be updated at such time as the permit is either modified or renewed. 

TPERs Limitations 

Pollutant Carcinogens Chronic Toxicants Acute Systemic Acute Initants 

(CAS Number) (lb/yr) (lb/day) Toxicants (lb/hr) (lb/hr) 

Carbon disulfide 3.9 

(75-15-0) 

P-dichlorobenzene 16.8 

(106-46-7) 

Fmmaldehyde 0.04 

(50-00-0) 

Manganese and 0.63 

compounds 

Methyl chloroform 250 64 

(71-55-6) 

Methyl ethyl 78 22.4 

ketone 

(78-93-3) 

Perchloroethylene 

(127-18-4) 

13,000 

Phenol 0.24 

(108-95-2) 

Styrene 2.7 

(100-42-5) 

Toluene 98 14.4 

(108-88-3) 

Xylene 57 16.4 

(1330-20-7) 

SECTION 3- GENERAL CONDITIONS (version 3.6 01/31/12) 

This section describes tenns and conditions applicable to this Title V facility. 

A. General Provisions [NCGS 143-215 and 15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(16)] 

I. Terms not otherwise defined in this permit shall have the meaning assigned to such terms as defined in 15A NCAC 2D 

and2Q. 

2. The terms, conditions, requirements, limitations, and restrictions set forth in this permit are binding and enforceable 

pursuant to NCGS 143-215.114A and 143-215.114B, including assessment of civil and/or criminal penalties. Any 
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unauthorized deviation from the conditions of this permit may constitute grounds for revocation and/or enforcement 

action by the DAQ. 

3. This permit is not a waiver of or approval of any other Department permits that may be required for other aspects ofthe 

facility which are not addressed in this pennit. 

4. This pennit does not relieve the Permittee from liability for hann or injwy to human health or welfare, animal or plant 

life, or property caused by the construction or operation of this permitted facility, or from penalties therefore, nor does it 

allow the Permittee to cause pollution in contravention of state laws or rules, unless specifically authorized by an order 

from the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. 

5. Except as identified as state-only requirements in this penni!, all terms and conditions contained herein shall be 

enforceable by the DAQ, the EPA, and citizens of the United States as defined in the Federal Clean Air Act. 

6. Any stationary source of air pollution shall not be operated, maintained, or modified without the appropriate and valid 

permits issued by the DAQ, unless the source is exempted by rule. The DAQ may issue a penni! only after it receives 

reasonable assurance thatthe installation will not cause air pollution in violation of any of the applicable requirements. A 

permitted installation may only be operated, maintained, constructed, expanded, or modified in a mannerthat is consistent 

with the terms of this permit. 

B. Permit Availability [15A NCAC 2Q .0507(k) and .0508(i)(9)(B)] 

The Permittee shall have available at the facility a copy of this permit and shall retain for the duration of the penni! term one 

complete copy of the application and any information submitted in support of the application package. The petmit and 

application shall be made available to an authorized representative ofDepattmentofEnvironment and Natural Resources upon 

request. 

C. Severability Clause [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(2)] 

In the event of an administrative challenge to a final and binding petmit in which a condition is held to be invalid, the 

provisions in this permit are severable so that all requirements contained in the permit, except those held to be invalid, shall 

remain valid and must be complied with. 

D. Submissions [15A NCAC 2Q .0507(e) and 2Q .0508(i)(l6)] 

Except as otherwise specified herein, two copies of all documents, reports, test data, monitoring data, notifications, request for 

renewal, and any other information required by this penni! shall be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office. Refer to the 

Regional Office address on the cover page of this permit. For continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) reports, 

continuous opacity monitoring systems (COMS) repmts, quality assurance (QA)/quality control (QC) reports, acid rain CEM 

certification reports, and NOx budget CEM certification reports, one copy shall be sent to the appropriate Regional Office and 

one copy shall be sent to: 

Supervisor, Stationaty Source Compliance 

North Carolina Division of Air Quality 

1641 Mail Service Center 

Raleigh, NC 27699-1641 

All submittals shall include the facility name and Facility ID number (refer to the cover page ofthis penni!). 

E. Duty to Comply [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(3)] 

The Permittee shall comply with all terms, conditions, requirements, limitations and restrictions set fmth in this permit. 

Noncompliance with any permit condition except conditions identified as state-only requirements constitutes a violation of the 

Federal Clean Air Act. Noncompliance with any permit condition is grounds for enforcement action, for petmit termination, 

revocation and reissuance, or modification, or for denial of a pe1mit renewal application. 

F. Circumvention- STATE ENFORCEABLE ONLY 

Tite facility shall be properly operated and maintained at all times in a manner that will effect an overall reduction in air 

pollution. Unless otherwise specified by this permit, no emission source may be operated without the concurrent operation of 

its associated air pollution control device(s) and appurtenances. 

G. Permit Modifications 

I. Administrative Permit Amendments [15A NCAC 2Q .0514] 

TI1e Petmittee shall submit an application for an administrative permit amendment in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q 

.0514. 

2. Transfer in Ownership or Operation and Application Submittal Content [l5A NCAC 2Q .0524 and 2Q .0505) 

TI1e Permittee shall submit an application for an ownership change in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q.0524 and 2Q 
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.osos. 

3. Minor Permit Modifications [15A NCAC 2Q .OSIS] 

The Permittee shall submit an application for a minor pe1mit modification in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .OS IS. 

4. Significant Permit Modifications [I SA NCAC 2Q .05 16] 

The Permittee shall submit an application for a significant permit modification in accordance with !SA NCAC 2Q .05 16. 

5. Reopening for Cause [I SA NCAC 2Q .0517] 

The Permittee shall submit an application for reopening for cause in accordance with !SA NCAC 2Q .OS! 7. 

H. Changes Not Requiring Permit Modifications 

I. Reporting Requirements 

Any of the following that would result in new or increased emissions fi·om the emission source(s) listed in Section I must 

be reported to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ: 

a. changes in the information submitted in the application; 

b. changes that modify equipment or processes; or 

c. changes in the quantity or quality of materials processed. 

If appropriate, modifications to the permit may then be made by the DAQ to reflect any necessary changes in the permit 

conditions. In no case are any new or increased emissions allowed that will cause a violation of the emission limitations 

specified herein. 

2. Section 502(b)(l0) Changes [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS23(a)] 

a. "Section 502(b)(IO) changes" means changes that contravene an express penn it term or condition. Such changes do 

not include changes that would violate applicable requirements or contravene federally enforceable permittenns and 

conditions that are monitoring (including test methods), recordkeeping, reporting, or compliance certification 

requirements. 

b. The Permittee may make Section S02(b )(10) changes without having the penni! revised if: 

i. the changes are not a modification under Title I of the Federal Clean Air Act; 

ii. the changes do not cause the allowable emissions under the permit to be exceeded; 

iii. the Permittee notifies the Director and EPA with written notification at least seven days before the change is 

made; and 

iv. the Pe1mittee shall attach the notice to the relevant permit. 

c. The written notification shall include: 

i. a description ofthe change; 

ii. the date on which the change will occur; 

iii. any change in emissions; and 

iv. any permit tenn or condition that is no longer applicable as a result of the change. 

d. Section S02(b )(I 0) changes shall be made in the permit the next time that the permit is revised or renewed, whichever 

comes first. 

3. Off Permit Changes [!SA NCAC 2Q .0523(b)] 

The Permittee may make changes in the operation or emissions without revising the penn it if: 

a. the change affects only insignificant activities and the activities remain insignificant after the change; or 

b. the change is not covered under any applicable requirement. 

4. Emissions Trading [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS23(c)] 

To the extent that emissions trading is allowed under 15A NCAC 2D, including subsequently adopted maximum 

achievable control technology standards, emissions trading shall be allowed without permit revision pursuant to !SA 

NCAC 2Q .OS23(c). 

I.A. Reporting Requirements for Excess Emissions and Permit Deviations 

[!SA NCAC 2D .OS3S(l) and 2Q .OS08(l)(2)] 

"Excess Emissions"- means an emission rate that exceeds any applicable emission limitation or standard allowed by any rule 

in Sections .OSOO, .0900, . 1200, or . I 400 of Subchapter 2D; or by a pennit condition; or that exceeds an emission limit 

established in a permit issued under I SA NCAC 2Q .0700. (Note: Definitions of excess emissions under 2D .1110 and 2D 

.1111 shall apply where defined by rule.) 

"Deviations" - for the purposes of this condition, any action or condition not in accordance with the tenns and conditions of 

this permit including those attributable to upset conditions as well as excess emissions as defmed above lasting less than four 

hours. 

Excess Emissions 

I. If a source is required to report excess emissions under NSPS (IS A NCAC 2D .OS24), NESHAPS (15ANCAC2D .1110 
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or .!Ill), or the operating penuit provides for periodic (e.g., quarterly) reporting of excess emissions, reporting shall be 

perfonued as prescribed therein. 

2. If the source is not subject to NSPS (15A NCAC 2D .0524), NESHAPS (15A NCAC 2D .ll!O or .1111), orthese rules 

do NOT defme "excess emissions," the Penuittee shall report excess emissions in accordance with 15ANCAC 2D .0535 

as follows: 

a. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2D .0535, if excess emissions last for more than four hours resulting from a malfunction, a 

breakdown of process or control equipment, or any other abnormal condition, the owner or operator shall: 

i. notily the Regional Supervisor or Director of any such occurrence by 9:00a.m. Eastern Time ofthe Division's 

next business day of becoming aware of the occurrence and provide: 

• name and location ofthe facility; 

• nature and cause ofthe malfunction or breakdown; 

• time when the malfunction or breakdown is first observed; 

• expected duration; and 

• estimated rate of emissions; 

ii. notizythe Regional Supervisor or Director immediately when corrective measures have been accomplished; and 

iii. submit to the Regional Supervisor or Director within 15 days a written report as described in 15A NCAC 2D 

.0535(!)(3). 

Permit Deviations 

3. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0508(!)(2), the Penuittee shall repmt deviations from penni! requirements (terms and 

conditions) as follows: 

a. Notizy the Regional Supervisor or Director of all other deviations from petmit requirements not covered under 15A 

NCAC 2D .0535 quarterly. A written repmt to the Regional Supervisor shall include the probable cause of such 

deviation and any corrective actions or preventative actions taken. The responsible official shall certizyall deviations 

from penni! requirements. 

LB. Other Requirements under 15A NCAC 2D .0535 

The Penuittee shall comply with all other applicable requirements contained in 15A NCAC 2D .0535, including 15ANCAC 

2D .0535(c) as follows: 

I. Any excess emissions that do not occur during start-up and shut-down shall be considered a violation of the appropriate 

rule unless the owner or operator of the sources demonstrates to the Director, that the excess emissions are a result of a 

malfunction. The Director shall consider, along with any other pertinent information, the criteria contained in 15A NCAC 

2D .0535(c)(l) through (7). 

2. 15A NCAC 2D .0535(g). Excess emissions during start-up and shut-down shall be considered a violation of the 

appropriate mle ifthe owner or operator cannot demonstrate that excess emissions are unavoidable. 

J. Emergency Provisions [40 CFR 70.6(g)) 

The Penuittee shall be subject to the following provisions with respect to emergencies: 

I. An emergency means any situation arising from sudden and reasonably unforeseeable events beyond the control of the 

facility, including acts of God, which situation requires innnediate corrective action to restore normal operation, and that 

causes the facility to exceed a technology-based emission limitation under the penuit, due to unavoidable increases in 

emissions attributable to the emergency. An emergency shall not include noncompliance to the extent caused by 

improperly designed equipment, lack of preventive maintenance, careless or improper operation, or operator error. 

2. An emergency constitutes an affinuative defense to an action brought fur noncompliance with such technology-based 

emission limitations if the conditions specified in 3. below are met. 

3. The affmnati ve defense of emergency shall be demonstrated through properly signed contemporaneous operating logs or 

other relevant evidence that include information as follows: 

a. an emergency occurred and the Penuittee can identizy the cause(s) of the emergency; 

b. the penuitted facility was at the time being properly operated; 

c. during the period of the emergency the Permittee took all reasonable steps to minimize levels of emissions that 

exceeded the standards or other requirements in the permit; and 

d. the Penuittee submitted notice of the emergency to the DAQ within two working days of the time when emission 

limitations were exceeded due to the emergency. This notice must contain a description of the emergency, steps 

taken to mitigate emissions, and corrective actions taken. 

4. In any enforcement proceeding, the Pennittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an emergency has the bmden of 

proof. 

5. This provision is in addition to any emergency or upset provision contained in any applicable requirement specified 

elsewhere herein. 

K. Permit Renewal [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(e) and2Q .0513(b)] 
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This 15A NCAC 2Q .0500 pennit is issued for a fixed term not to exceed five years and shall expire at the end of its term. 

Permit expiration terminates the facility's right to operate unless a complete 15A NCAC 2Q .0500 renewal application is 

submitted at least nine months before the date ofpennit expiration. If the Permittee or applicant has complied with 15A 

NCAC 2Q .0512(b)( I), this 15A NCAC 2Q .0500 permit shall not expire until the renewal penni! has been issued or denied. 

Permit expiration under 15A NCAC 2Q .0400 terminates the facility's right to operate unless a complete 15ANCAC 2Q .0400 

renewal application is submitted at least six months before the date of permit expiration for facilities subject to 15A NCAC 2Q 

.0400 requirements. In either of these events, all terms and conditions of these permits shall remain in effect until the renewal 

pennits have been issued or denied. 

L. Need to Halt or Reduce Activity Not a Defense [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(4)] 

It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the 

pe1mitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the conditions of this permit. 

M. Duty to Provide Information (submittal of information) [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(9)] 

I. The Permittee shall finnish to the DAQ, in a timely manner, any reasonable information thatthe Director may request in 

writing to detennine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating the permit or to 

determine compliance with the permit. 

2. The Permittee shall furnish the DAQ copies of records required to be kept by the permit when such copies are requested 

by the Director. For information claimed to be confidential, the Permittee may furnish such records directly to the EPA 

upon request along with a claim of confidentiality. 

N. Duty to Supplement [15A NCAC 2Q .0507(f)] 

The Permittee, upon becoming aware that any relevant facts were omitted or incorrect information was submitted in the pe1mit 

application, shall promptly submit such supplementary facts or corrected information to the DAQ. The Permittee shall also 

provide additional information as necessary to address any requirement that becomes applicable to the facility after the date a 

complete permit application was submitted but prior to the release of the draft permit. 

0. Retention of Records [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f) and 2Q .0508 (I)] 

The Permittee shall retain records of all required monitoring data and supporting information for a period of at least five years 

fi·om the date of the monitoring sample, measurement, report, or application. Supporting information includes all calibration 

and maintenance records and all original strip-chart recordings for continuous monitming infmmation, aod copies of all reports 

required by the permit. These records shall be maintained in a form suitable and readily available for expeditious inspection 

and review. Any records required by the conditions of this permit shall be kept on site and made available to DAQ personnel 

for inspection upon request. 

P. Compliance Certification [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(n)) 

The Pe1mittee shall submit to the DAQ and the EPA (Air and EPCRAEnforcement Branch, EPA, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, 

Atlanta, GA 30303) posnnarked on or before March I a compliance ce11ification (for the preceding calendar year) by a 

responsible official with all federally-enforceable terms and conditions in the permit, including emissions limitations, 

standards, or work practices. It shall be the responsibility of the current owner to submit a compliance certification for the 

entire year regardless of who owned the facility during the year. The compliance certification shall comply with additional 

requirements as may be specified under Sections 114(a)(3) or 504(b) of the Federal Clean Air Act. The compliance 

ce11ification shall specify: 

I. the identification of each te1m or condition ofthe permit that is the basis of the certification; 

2. the compliance status (with the tenns and conditions of the permit for the period covered by the certification); 

3. whether compliance was continuous or intermittent; and 

4. the method(s) used for determining the compliance status of the somce during the certification period. 

Q. Certification by Responsible Official [15A NCAC 2Q .0520) 

A responsible official shall cei1ify the truth, accuracy, and completeness of any application form, report, or compliance 

certification required by this permit. All certifications shall state that based on information and belief formed after reasonable 

.inquiry, the statements and infmmation in the document are true, accurate, and complete. 

R. Permit Shield for Applicable Requirements [15A NCAC 2Q .0512] 

I. Compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit shall be deemed compliance with applicable requirements, where 

such applicable requirements are included and specifically identified in the permit as of the date ofpennit issuance. 

2. A permit shield shall not alter or affect: 

a. the power of the Collllnission, Secretary ofthe Department, or Govemor under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(12), or EPA 

under Section 303 ofthe Federal Clean Air Act; 
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3. 

4. 

b. 

c. 

d. 

the liability of an owner or opemtor of a facility for any violation of applicable requirements prior to the effective 

date of the permit or at the time of permit issuance; 

the applicable requirements under Title IV; or 

the ability of the Director or the EPA under Section 114 of the Federal Clean Air Act to obtain information to 

determine compliance of the facility with its permit. 

A pe1mit shield does not apply to any change made at a facility that does not require a pe1mit or permit revision made 

under !SA NCAC 2Q .OS23. 

A permit shield does not extend to minor permit modifications made under !SA NCAC 2Q .OS IS. 

S. Termination, Modification, and Revocation of the Permit [!SA NCAC 2Q .OSI9] 

The Director may terminate, modifY, or revoke and reissue this permit if: 

I. the information contained in the application or presented in support thereof is determined to be incorrect; 

2. the conditions under which the permit or permit renewal was granted have changed; 

3. violations of conditions contained in the penn it have occurred; 

4. the EPA requests that the permit be revoked under 40 CFR 70.7(g) or 70.8(d); or 

5. the Director finds that termination, modification, or revocation and reissuance of the permit is necessary to carry out the 

purpose ofNCGS Chapter 143, Article 21B. 

T. Insignificant Activities [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS03] 

Because an emission source or activity is insignificant does not mean that the emission source or activity is exempted from any 

applicable requirement or that the owner or opemtor of the source is exempted ll'om demonstmting compliance with any 

applicable requirement. The Permittee shall have available at the facility at all times and made available to an authorized 

representative upon request, documentation, including calculations, if necessary, to demonstrate that an emission source or 

activity is insignificant. 

U. Property Rights [I SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(i)(8)] 

This permit does not convey any propefiY rights in either real or personal propefiY or any exclusive privileges. 

V. Inspection and Entry [I SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(1) and NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2)] 

I. Upon presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, the Permittee shall allow the DAQ, or 

an authorized representative, to perform the following: 

a. enter the Pe1mittee's premises where the pennitted facility is located or emissions-related activity is conducted, or 

where records are kept under the conditions of the pem1it; 

b. have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that are required to be kept under the conditions of the 

permit; 

c. inspect at reasonable times and using reasonable safetypmctices any source, equipment(including monitming and ah· 

pollution control equipment), pmctices, or opemtions regulated or requh'ed under the permit; and 

d. sample or monitor substances or parameters, using reasonable safety practices, for the purpose of assuring 

compliance with the permit or applicable requirements at reasonable times. 

Nothing in this condition shalllimitthe ability of the EPA to inspect or enter the premises ofthe Permittee under Section 

114 or other provisions of the Federal Clean All' Act. 

2. No person shall refuse entry or access to any authorized representative of the DAQ who requests enlly for purposes of 

inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials, nor shall any person obstruct, hamper, or interfere with any such 

authorized representative while in the process of carrying out his official duties. Refusal of enlly or access may constitute 

grounds for permit revocation and assessment of civil penalties. 

W. Annual Fee Payment [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(i)(IO)] 

I. The Permittee shall pay all fees in accordance with !SA NCAC 2Q .0200. 

2. Payment of fees may be by check or money order made payable to the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural 

Resources. Annual permit fee payments shall refer to the permit number. 

3. If, within 30 days after being billed, the Pe1mittee fails to pay an annual fee, the Dh'ector may initiate action to terminate 

the permit under !SA NCAC2Q .OS19. 

X. Annual Emission Inventory Requirements [!SA NCAC 2Q .0207] 

The Permittee shall report by June 30 of each year the actual emissions of each air pollutant listed in !SA NCAC 2Q .0207(a) 

from each emission source within the facility durh1g the previous calendar year. The report shall be in or on such form as may 

be established by the Director. The accuracy of the report shall be certified by a responsible official ofthe facility. 

Y. Confidential Infm·mation [!SA NCAC 2Q .0107 and 2Q. OS08(i)(9)] 
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Whenever the Permittee submits infonnation under a claim of confidentiality pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .01 07, the Permittee 

may also submit a copy of all such information and claim directly to the EPA upon request. All requests for confidentiality 

must be in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0107. 

Z. Construction and Operation Permits [15A NCAC 2Q .DIOO and .0300] 

A construction and operating permit shall be obtained by the Pennittee for any proposed new or modified facility or emission 

source which is not exempted from having a permit prior to the beginning of construction or modification, in accordance with 

all applicable provisions of 15A NCAC 2Q .0100 and .D300. 

AA. Standard Application Form and Required Information [15A NCAC 2Q .0505 and .0507] 

The Permittee shall submit applications and required information in accordance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2Q .0505 

and .0507. 

BB. Financial Responsibility and Compliance History [15A NCAC 2Q .0507(d)(4)] 

The DAQ may require an applicant to submit a statement of financial qualifications and/or a statement of substantial 

compliance history. 

CC. Refrigerant Requirements (Stratospheric Ozone and Climate Protection) [15A NCAC 2Q .050l(e)] 

I. If the Permittee has appliances or refrigeration equipment, including ail· conditioning equipment, which use Class I or II 

ozone-depleting substances such as chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochlorotluorocarbons listed as refrigerants in 40 CFR 

Part 82 Subpart A Appendices A and B, the Permittee shall service, repair, and maintain such equipment according to the 

work practices, personnel certification requirements, and certified recycling and recovery equipment specified in 40 CFR 

Part 82 Subpart F. 

2. The Pennittee shall not knowingly vent or othenvise release any Class I or II substance into the environment during the 

repair, servicing, maintenance, or disposal of any such device except as provided in 40 CFR Palt 82 Subpart F. 

3. The Pennittee shall comply with all reporting and recordkeeping requii·ements of 40 CFR. 82.166. Reports shall be 

submitted to the EPA or its designee as required. 

DD.Prevention of Accidental Releases- Section112frl [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(h)] 

If the Permittee is required to develop and register a Risk Management Plan with EPA pursuant to Section I l2(r) ofthe Clean 

Air Act, then the Permittee is requii·ed to register this plan in accordance with 40 CFR Part 68. 

EE. Prevention of Accidental Releases General Duty Clause- Section 112(r)(l)-

FEDERAL!. Y -ENFORCEABLE ONLY 

Although a risk management plan may not be required, if the Permittee produces, processes, handles, or stores any amount of a 

listed hazardous substance, the Petmittee has a general duty to take such steps as are necessary to prevent the accidental release 

of such substance and to minimize the consequences of any release. 

FF. Title IV Allowances [l5A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(l)] 

This permit does not limit the number ofTitle IV allowances held by the Pe1mittee, but the Permittee may not use allowances 

as a defense to noncompliance with any other applicable requirement. The Pennittee's emissions may not exceed any 

allowances that the facility lawfully holds under Title IV of the Federal Clean Air Act. 

GG. Air Pollution Emergency Episode [15A NCAC 2D .0300] 

Should the Director of the DAQ declare an Air Pollution Emergency Episode, the Pennittee will be required to operate in 

accordance with the Pennittee 's previously approved Emission Reduction Plan or, in the absence of an approved plan, with the 

appropriate requirements specified iltl5A NCAC 2D .0300. 

HH.Registration of Air Pollution Sources [15A NCAC 2D .0202] 

The Dii·ector ofthe DAQ may require the Permittee to register a source of air pollution. If the Permittee is required to register 

a source of air pollution, this registration and required information will be in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .0202(h). 

II. Ambient Air Quality Standards [15A NCAC 2D .050l(c)] 

In addition to any control or manner of operation necessary to meet emission standards specified in this permit, any source of 

air pollution shall be operated with such control or in such manner that the source shall not cause the ambient air quality 

standards in 15A NCAC 2D .0400 to be exceeded at any point beyond the premises on which the source is located. When 

controls more stringent than named in the applicable emission standards in this penni! are required to prevent violation of the 

ambient air quality standards or are required to create an offset, the permit shall contain a condition requiring these controls. 
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JJ. General Emissions Testing and Reporting Requirements [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(l6)] 

Emission compliance testing shall be by the procedures of Section .2600, except as may be othenvise required in Rules .0524, 

.0912, .1110, .1111, or .1415 ofSubchapter2D.lfemissions testing is required by this penn it or the DAQ or if the Permittee 

submits emissions testing to the DAQ to demonstrate compliance, the Permittee shall perform such testing in accordance with 

15A NCAC 2D .2600 and follow the procedures outlined below: 

I. The owner or operator ofthe source shall arrange for air emission testing protocols to be provided to the Director prior to 

air pollution testing. Testing protocols are not required to be pre-approved by the Director prior to air pollution testing. 

The Director shall review air emission testing protocols for pre-approval prior to testing if requested by the owner or 

operator at least 45 days before conducting the test. 

2. Any person proposing to conduct an emissions test to demonstrate compliance with an applicable standard shall notifY 

the Director at least 15 days before beginning the test so that the Director may at his option observe the test. 

3. The owoer or operator of the source shall arrange for controlling and measuring the production rates during the period of 

air testing. The owoer or operator ofthe source shall ensure that the equipment or process being tested is operated at the 

production rate that best fulfills the purpose of the test. The individual conducting the emission test shall describe the 

procedures used to obtain accurate process data and include in the test report the average production rates determined 

during each testing period. 

4. Two copies of the final air emission test report shall be submitted to the Director not later than 30 days after sample 

collection unless otherwise specified in the specific conditions. The owner or operator may request an extension to submit 

the final test report. The Director shall approve an extension request if he fmds that the extension request is a result of 

actions beyond the control ofthe owner or operator. 

a. The Director shall make the final deteimination regarding any testing procedure deviation and the validity of the 

compliance test. The Director may: 

(!) Allow deviations from a method specified under a rule in this Section if the owner or operator of the source 

being tested demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Director that the specified method is inappropriate for the 

source being tested. 

(2) Prescribe alternate test procedures on an individual basis when he finds thatthe alternative method is necessary 

to secure more reliable test data. 

(3) Prescribe or approve methods on an individual basis for sources or pollutants for which no test method is 

specified in this Section if the methods can be demonstrated to determine compliance of permitted emission 

sources or pollutants. 

b. The Director may authorize the Division of Air Quality to conduct independent tests of any source subject to a rule in 

this Subchapter to determine the compliance status of that source or to verity any test data submitted relating to that 

source. Any test conducted by the Division of Air Quality using the appropriate testing procedures described in 

Section 2D .2600 has precedence over all other tests. 

KK. Reopening for Cause [15A NCAC 2Q .0517] 

I. A penni! shall be reopened and revised under the following circumstances: 

a. additional applicable requirements become applicable to a facility with remainingpe1mit term ofthree or more years; 

b. additional requirements (including excess emission requirements) become applicable to a source covered by Title IV; 

c. the Director or EPA finds that the permit contains a material mistake or that inaccurate statements were made in 

establishing the emissions standards or other terms or conditions of the permit; or 

d. the Director or EPA dete1mines that the permit must be revised or revoked to assure compliance with the applicable 

requirements. 

2. Any permit reopening shall be completed or a revised permit issued within 18 months after the applicable requirement is 

promulgated. No reopening is required if the effective date of the requirement is after the expiration ofthe permit tenn 

unless the term ofthe pe1mit was extended pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0513(c). 

3. Except for the state-enforceable only portion of the permit, the procedmes set out in 15A NCAC 2Q .0507, .0521, or 

.0522 shall be followed to reissue the pe1mit. If the State-enforceable only portion of the permit is reopened, the 

procedures in 15A NCAC 2Q .0300 shall be followed. Tile proceedings shall affect only those parts ofthe permit for 

which cause to reopen exists. 

4. The Director shall notifY the Permittee at least 60 days in advance ofthe date that the pe1mit is to be reopened, except in 

cases of imminent threat to public health or safety the notification period may be less than 60 days. 

5. Within 90 days, or 180 days if the EPA extends the response period, after receiving notification from the EPA that a 

permit needs to be terminated, modified, or revoked and reissued, the Director shall send to the EPA a proposed 

determination oftennination, modification, or revocation and reissuance, as appropriate. 
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LL. Reporting Requirements for Non-Operating Equipment [l5A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(l6)) 

The Permittee shall maintain a record of operation for pennitted equipment noting whenever the equipment is taken from and 

placed into operation. During operation the monitoringrecordkeeping and reporting requirements as prescribed by the penni! 

shall be implemented within the monitoring period. 

MM. Fugitive Dust Control Requirement [l5A NCAC 2D .0540)- STATE ENFORCEABLE ONLY 

As required by l5A NCAC 2D .0540 "Particulates from Fugitive Dust Emission Sources," the Pennittee shall not cause or 

allow fugitive dust emissions to cause or contribute to substantive complaints or excess visible emissions beyond the property 

boundary. If substantive complaints or excessive fugitive dust emissions from the facility are observed beyond the property 

boundaries for six minutes in any one hour (using Reference Method 22 in 40 CFR, Appendix A), the owner or operator may 

be required to submit a fugitive dust plan as described in 2D .0540(1). 

,Fugitive dust emissions" means particulate matter from process operations that does not pass through a process stack or vent 

and that is generated within plant property boundaries from activities such as: unloading and loading areas, process areas 

stockpiles, stock pile working, plant parking lots, and plant roads (including access roads and haul roads). 

NN. Specific Permit Modifications [15A NCAC 2Q.0501 and .0523) 

I. For modifications made pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .050l(c)(2), the Petmittee shall file a Title V Air Quality Penni! 

Application for the air emission source(s) and associated air pollution control device(s) on or before 12 months after 

commencing operation. 

2. For modifications made pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0501(d)(2), the Permittee shall not begin operation of the air 

emission source(s) and associated air pollution control device(s) until a Title V Air Quality Permit Application is filed and 

a construction and operation penni! following the procedures ofSection.0500 (except for Rule .0504 of this Section) is 

obtained. 

3. For modifications made pursuant to 502(b)(IO), in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0523(a)(l)(C), the Permittee shall 

notifY the Director and EPA (EPA - Air Plamting Branch, 61 Forsyth St., Atlanta, GA 30303) in writing at least seven 

days before the change is made. The written notification shall include: 

a. a description of the change at the facility; 

b. the date on which the change will occur; 

c. any change in emissions; and 

d. any petmit tenn or condition that is no longer applicable as a result of the change. 

In addition to this notification requirement, with the next significant modification or Air Quality Permit renewal, the Pennittee 

shall submit a page "E5" of the application forms signed by the responsible official verifYing that the application for the 

502(b)(IO) change/modification, is true, accurate, and complete. Further note that modifications made pursuantto 502(b)(IO) 

do not relieve the Permittee from satisfYing preconstruction requirements. 

00. Third Party Participation and EPA Review [15A NCAC 2Q .0521, .0522 and .0525(7)) 

For permits modifications subject to 45-day review by the federalEnviromnental Protec~on Agency (EPA), EPA's decision to 

not object to the proposed penn it is considered fmal and binding on the EPA and absent a third pa11y petition, the failure to 

object is the end ofEP A's decision-making process with respect to the revisions to the penni!. The time period available to 

submit a public petition pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0518 begins at the end of the 45-day EPA review period. 
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ATTACHMENT 

List of Acronyms 

AOS 

BACT 

Btu 

CAA 

CAIR 

CEM 

CFR 

DAQ 

DENR 

EMC 

EPA 

FR 

GACT 

HAP 

MACT 

NAA 

NCAC 

NCGS 

NESHAPS 

NOx 

NSPS 

OAH 

PM 

PMIO 

POS 

PSD 

RACT 

SIC 

SIP 

so2 

tpy 

voc 

Altemate Operating Scenario 

Best Available Control Technology 

British thetmal unit 

Clean Air Act 

Clean Air Interstate Rule 

Continuous Emission Monitor 

Code ofF ederal Regulations 

Division of Air Quality 

Deprutment of Environment and Natural Resources 

Environmental Management Commission 

Environmental Protection Agency 

Federal Register 

Generally Available Control Technology 

Hazardous Air Pollutant 

Maximum Achievable Control Technology 

Non-Attainment Area 

North Carolina Administrative Code 

North Carolina General Statutes 

National Emission Standru·ds for Hazardous Air Pollutants 

Nitrogen Oxides 

New Source Perf01mance Standard 

Office of Administrative Hearings 

Particulate Matter 

Particulate Matter with Nominal Aerodynamic Diameter of 10 Micrometers or Less 

Primary Operating Scenario 

Prevention of Significant Deterioration 

Reasonably Available Control Technology 

Standard Industrial Classification 

State Implementation Plan 

Sulfur Dioxide 

Tons Per Year 

Volatile Organic Compound