From: Pitts, Tony

To: Hancy, Cindy Wang

Cc: Gross, Stephen (DEP); Evans, Craig; Kohli, Baldev

Subject: FW: Chromium Electroplating Information Needed

Date: Monday, February 28, 2011 9:43:45 AM

Attachments: hi_tech_permit.pdf

Cindy,

Attached is the information received from Hitech Plating.

Tony

Tony A. Pitts | Air Quality Program Specialist

Division of Permits | Air Toxics and Risk Assessments

Department of Environmental Protection

Rachel Carson State Office Building

400 Market Street | Harrisburg, PA 17101

Phone: 717.772.3364 | Fax: 717.772.2303

www.depweb.state.pa.us

-----Original Message-----

From: hitechplating@aol.com [mailto:hitechplating@aol.com] 

Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 7:51 AM

To: Pitts, Tony

Subject: Re: Chromium Electroplating Information Needed

Tony,

Please review the information below regarding the hard chromium electroplating tanks we have here at

Hi-Tech Plating Co., Inc. Please see the attached file which is Hi-Tech's operating permit. It includes

much of the information you require that is not listed below.

Sincerely,

Angela

Hi-Tech Plating Co., Inc.

Facility Data:

Hi-Tech Plating Co., Inc.

1015 West 18th St.

Erie, PA 16502

(814) 455-4231

(814) 455-3506 fax

Hard chromium electroplating facility

12,480 hours of operation annually

Annual revenue - 750k - 1mil

Process Type:

Hard chromium electroplating

Tank Design and Operation:

8 total hard chromium tanks:

Tank 1 - 30 gallons 

Tank 2 - 100 gallons 

Tank 3 - 100 gallons

Tank 4 - 280 gallons

Tank 5 - 280 gallons
Tank 6 - 1400 gallons

Tank 7 - 400 gallons

Tank 8 - 800 gallons

Annual Amp/hours permitted annually: 60,000,000

Actual Amp/hours annually: 6,000,000 - 9,000,000

Emission Control Technology:

Scrubber system - see attached operating permit for detailed information

 

-----Original Message-----

From: Pitts, Tony <tpitts@state.pa.us>

Cc: Evans, Craig <craevans@state.pa.us>; Kohli, Baldev <bkohli@state.pa.us>; Gross, Stephen (DEP)

(DEP) <stgross@state.pa.us>

Sent: Tue, Feb 15, 2011 10:13 am

Subject: Chromium Electroplating Information Needed

Dear Sir/Madam,

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is performing the residual risk and

technology review of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Hard

and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks (Chromium

Electroplating NESHAP). Amendments to the NESHAP were proposed on October 21, 2010

(75 FR 65068), and EPA is under a court-ordered deadline to finalize the amendments by

June 30, 2011. Several comments received on the October 2010 proposal stated that EPA

lacked adequate data to fully assess the risk associated with emissions from chromium

electroplating sources; other commenters stated that EPA did not account for the facilities

with the highest risk. In response to those comments, EPA is now trying to collect data on

potentially high risk facilities.

The attached file lists the specific types of data needed, we would like to collect as many

of the listed items as possible for each facility. The most critical data needs are:

For each chromium electroplating or anodizing tank:

Type of chromium electroplating process (hard, decorative, trivalent, anodizing)

Surface dimensions (length and width)

Rectifier capacity (amperes)

Limits on rectifier operation (ampere-hours per year)

Maximum permitted process operating hours (hours per year)

Typical process operating hours (hours per year)

Emission control method

Emission test data (complete test report, if available)

We would like to obtain the requested information as soon as possible, please fill-in the

attached form and return it to me no later than the end of February 2011.

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 717-772-3364.

Sincerely,

Tony A. Pitts
Tony A. Pitts | Air Quality Program Specialist

Division of Permits | Air Toxics and Risk Assessments

Department of Environmental Protection

Rachel Carson State Office Building

400 Market Street | Harrisburg, PA 17101

Phone: 717.772.3364 | Fax: 717.772.2303

www.depweb.state.pa.us
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July 13, 2010

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

AIR QUALITY PROGRAM

STATE ONLY OPERATING PERMIT

Issue Date: Effective Date:

 In accordance with the provisions of the Air Pollution Control Act, the Act of January 8, 1960, P.L. 2119, as

amended, and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, the Owner, [and Operator if noted] (hereinafter referred to as

permittee) identified below is authorized by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to

operate the air emission source(s) more fully described in this permit. This Facility is subject to all terms and

conditions specified in this permit. Nothing in this permit relieves the permittee from its obligations to

comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.

The regulatory or statutory authority for each permit condition is set forth in brackets. All terms and

conditions in this permit are federally enforceable unless otherwise designated. 

State Only Permit No: 25-00974

Mailing Address:

Plant: HI TECH PLATING CO/ERIE

1015 W 18TH ST

ERIE, PA 16502-1512

Location: 25 Erie County

HI TECH PLATING CO INC

Responsible Official

Name:

Title:

Name:

Title:

Phone:

[Signature] _________________________________________

JOHN C. WEINDORF

PRESIDENT

JOHN C. WEINDORF

PRESIDENT

(814) 455 - 4231

SIC Code: 3471 Manufacturing - Plating And Polishing

25001 Erie City

JOHN F. GUTH, NORTHWEST REGION AIR PROGRAM MANAGER

Owner Information

Plant Information

Name:

Phone: (814) 455 - 4231

Expiration Date: June 30, 2015

July 13, 2010

Permit Contact Person

Federal Tax Id - Plant Code: 25-1448330-1
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SECTION A. Table of Contents

Section A. Facility/Source Identification 

Section B. General State Only Requirements

Section C. Site Level State Only Requirements

Section D. Source Level State Only Requirements

Section E. Source Group Restrictions

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Definitions.

Operating Permit Duration.

Permit Renewal.

Operating Permit Fees under Subchapter I.

Transfer of Operating Permits.

Inspection and Entry.

Compliance Requirements.

Need to Halt or Reduce Activity Not a Defense.

Duty to Provide Information.

Revising an Operating Permit for Cause.

Operating Permit Modifications

Severability Clause.

De Minimis Emission Increases.

Operational Flexibility.

Reactivation

Health Risk-based Emission Standards and Operating Practice Requirements.

Circumvention.

Reporting Requirements.

Sampling, Testing and Monitoring Procedures.

Recordkeeping.

Property Rights.

Alternative Operating Scenarios.

 Table of Contents

 Site Inventory List

 C-I: Restrictions 

 C-II: Testing Requirements 

 C-III: Monitoring Requirements 

 C-IV: Recordkeeping Requirements

 C-V: Reporting Requirements 

 C-VI: Work Practice Standards 

 C-VII: Additional Requirements 

 C-VIII: Compliance Certification 

 C-IX: Compliance Schedule 

 D-I: Restrictions

 D-II: Testing Requirements

 D-III: Monitoring Requirements

 D-IV: Recordkeeping Requirements

 D-V: Reporting Requirements

 D-VI: Work Practice Standards

 D-VII: Additional Requirements

 Note: These same sub-sections are repeated for each source!

 E-I: Restrictions 

 E-II: Testing Requirements 
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SECTION A. Table of Contents

Section F. Alternative Operating Scenario(s)

Section G. Emission Restriction Summary

Section H. Miscellaneous

 E-III: Monitoring Requirements 

 E-IV: Recordkeeping Requirements

 E-V: Reporting Requirements 

 E-VI: Work Practice Standards 

 E-VII: Additional Requirements 

 F-I: Restrictions

 F-II: Testing Requirements

 F-III: Monitoring Requirements

 F-IV: Recordkeeping Requirements

 F-V: Reporting Requirements

 F-VI: Work Practice Standards

 F-VII: Additional Requirements
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C105

CHROME ELECTROPLATING TANKS (1-5)

CHROME ELECTROPLATING TANKS (6-8)

MISCELLANEOUS NATURAL GAS USAGE

NICKEL ELECTROLESS PLATING TANKS

EN GREEN MASKING PAINT PROCESS

LIQUID HONE WET BLAST

HI SOL 640 TANK

WETTING AGENT FUME SUPPRESSANT

PACKED BED SCRUBBER

HONE WET BLAST FILTER

SECTION A. Site Inventory List

Source ID Source Name Capacity/Throughput Fuel/Material

PERMIT MAPS

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N/A

N/A

CF/HR Natural Gas

FML01 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE

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CHROME ELECTROPLATING-STACK

MISC. NATURAL GAS USAGE- 3 VENTS

NICKEL ELECTROLESS TANKS EXHAUST

EN GREEN MASKING PAINT PROCESS EXHAUST

LIQUID HONE WET BLAST EXHAUST

HI SOL 640 TANK EMISSIONS

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STAC

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CNTL

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CNTL

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STAC

S105

STAC

S101

STAC

S101

FML

FML01
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Definitions.

Operating Permit Duration.

Permit Renewal.

Operating Permit Fees under Subchapter I.

Words and terms that are not otherwise defined in this permit shall have the meanings set forth in Section 3 of the Air

Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. § 4003) and in 25 Pa. Code § 121.1.

(a) This operating permit is issued for a fixed term of five (5) years and shall expire on the date specified on Page 1 of

this permit.

(b) The terms and conditions of the expired permit shall automatically continue pending issuance of a new operating

permit, provided the permittee has submitted a timely and complete application and paid applicable fees required

under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter I and the Department is unable, through no fault of the permittee, to issue or

deny a new permit before the expiration of the previous permit.

(a) The permittee shall submit a timely and complete application for renewal of the operating permit to the

appropriate Regional Air Program Manager. The application for renewal of the operating permit shall be submitted at

least six (6) months and not more than 18 months before the expiration date of this permit. 

(b) The application for permit renewal shall include the current permit number, a description of any permit revisions

that occurred during the permit term, and any applicable requirements that were promulgated and not incorporated

into the permit during the permit term. An application is complete if it contains sufficient information to begin

processing the application, has the applicable sections completed and has been signed by a responsible official.

(c) The permittee shall submit with the renewal application a fee for the processing of the application and an additional

annual administrative fee as specified in 25 Pa. Code § 127.703(b) and (c). The fees shall be made payable to "The

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Clean Air Fund" and shall be for the amount specified in the following schedule

specified in 25 Pa. Code § 127.703(b) and (c).

 (1) Three hundred dollars for applications filed during the 2000-2004 calendar years.

 (2) Three hundred seventy-five dollars for applications filed for the calendar years beginning in 2005.

(d) The renewal application shall also include submission of proof that the local municipality and county, in which the

facility is located, have been notified in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.413. 

(e) The application for renewal of the operating permit shall also include submission of supplemental compliance

review forms in accordance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.412(b) and § 127.412(j).

(f) The permittee, upon becoming aware that any relevant facts were omitted or incorrect information was submitted in

the permit application, shall promptly submit such supplementary facts or corrected information as necessary to

address any requirements that become applicable to the source after the permittee submits a complete application, but

prior to the date the Department takes action on the permit application.

(a) The permittee shall pay fees according to the following schedule specified in 25 Pa. Code § 127.703(b):

 (1) Three hundred dollars for applications filed during the 2000-2004 calendar years.

SECTION B. General State Only Requirements

 [25 Pa. Code § 121.1]

 [25 Pa. Code § 127.446]

 [25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.413, 127.414, 127.446 & 127.703(b)&(c)]

 [25 Pa. Code § 127.703]
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Transfer of Operating Permits.

Inspection and Entry.

 (2) Three hundred seventy-five dollars for applications filed for the calendar years beginning in 2005.

This fee schedule shall apply to the processing of an application for an operating permit as well as the extension,

modification, revision, renewal, and re-issuance of each operating permit or part thereof.

(b) The permittee shall pay an annual operating permit administrative fee according to the fee schedule established in

25 Pa. Code § 127.703(c).

 (1) Two hundred fifty dollars for applications filed during the 1995-1999 calendar years.

 (2) Three hundred dollars for applications filed during the 2000-2004 calendar years.

 (3) Three hundred seventy-five dollars for applications filed during the years beginning in 2005.

(c) The applicable fees shall be made payable to "The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Clean Air Fund".

(a) This operating permit may not be transferred to another person, except in cases of transfer-of-ownership that are

documented and approved by the Department. 

(b) In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450(a)(4), a change in ownership of the source shall be treated as an

administrative amendment if the Department determines that no other change in the permit is required and a written

agreement has been submitted to the Department identifying the specific date of the transfer of permit responsibility,

coverage and liability between the current and the new permittee and a compliance review form has been submitted to,

and the permit transfer has been approved by, the Department.

(c) This operating permit is valid only for those specific sources and the specific source locations described in this

permit.

(a) Upon presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, the permittee shall allow the

Department or authorized representatives of the Department to perform the following:

 (1) Enter at reasonable times upon the permittee's premises where a source is located or emissions related activity is

conducted, or where records are kept under the conditions of this permit;

 (2) Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that are kept under the conditions of this permit;

 (3) Inspect at reasonable times, any facilities, equipment including monitoring and air pollution control equipment,

practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit;

 (4) Sample or monitor, at reasonable times, any substances or parameters, for the purpose of assuring compliance

with the permit or applicable requirements as authorized by the Clean Air Act, the Air Pollution Control Act, or the

regulations promulgated under the Acts.

(b) Pursuant to 35 P.S. § 4008, no person shall hinder, obstruct, prevent or interfere with the Department or its

personnel in the performance of any duty authorized under the Air Pollution Control Act or regulations adopted

thereunder including denying the Department access to a source at this facility. Refusal of entry or access may

constitute grounds for permit revocation and assessment of criminal and/or civil penalties.

(c) Nothing in this permit condition shall limit the ability of the EPA to inspect or enter the premises of the permittee

in accordance with Section 114 or other applicable provisions of the Clean Air Act.

SECTION B. General State Only Requirements

 [25 Pa. Code §§ 127.450 (a)(4) and 127.464]

 [25 Pa. Code § 127.441 and 35 P.S. § 4008]
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Compliance Requirements.

Need to Halt or Reduce Activity Not a Defense.

Duty to Provide Information.

Revising an Operating Permit for Cause.

(a) The permittee shall comply with the conditions of this operating permit. Noncompliance with this permit

constitutes a violation of the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act and is grounds for one or more of the

following:

 (1) Enforcement action 

 (2) Permit termination, revocation and reissuance or modification

 (3) Denial of a permit renewal application

(b) A person may not cause or permit the operation of a source which is subject to 25 Pa. Code Article III unless the

source(s) and air cleaning devices identified in the application for the plan approval and operating permit and the plan

approval issued for the source is operated and maintained in accordance with specifications in the applications and the

conditions in the plan approval and operating permit issued by the Department. A person may not cause or permit the

operation of an air contamination source subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 in a manner inconsistent with good

operating practices.

(c) For purposes of Sub-condition (b) of this permit condition, the specifications in applications for plan approvals and

operating permits are the physical configurations and engineering design details which the Department determines are

essential for the permittee's compliance with the applicable requirements in this State-Only permit. Nothing in this

sub-condition shall be construed to create an independent affirmative duty upon the permittee to obtain a

predetermination from the Department for physical configuration or engineering design detail changes made by the

permittee.

It shall not be a defense for the permittee in an enforcement action that it was necessary to halt or reduce the permitted

activity in order to maintain compliance with the conditions of this permit.

(a) The permittee shall submit reports to the Department containing information the Department may prescribe relative

to the operation and maintenance of each source at the facility.

(b) The permittee shall furnish to the Department, in writing, information that the Department may request to

determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit, or to determine

compliance with the permit. Upon request, the permittee shall also furnish to the Department copies of records that the

permittee is required to maintain in accordance with this permit.

This operating permit may be terminated, modified, suspended or revoked and reissued if one or more of the following

applies: 

(1) The permittee constructs or operates the source subject to the operating permit so that it is in violation of the Air

Pollution Control Act, the Clean Air Act, the regulations thereunder, a plan approval, a permit or in a manner that

causes air pollution.

(2) The permittee fails to properly or adequately maintain or repair an air pollution control device or equipment

attached to or otherwise made a part of the source.

SECTION B. General State Only Requirements

 [25 Pa. Code §§ 127.441 & 127.444]

 [25 Pa. Code § 127.441]

 [25 Pa. Code §§ 127.442(a) & 127.461]

 [25 Pa. Code § 127.461]
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Operating Permit Modifications

Severability Clause.

De Minimis Emission Increases.

(3) The permittee has failed to submit a report required by the operating permit or an applicable regulation.

(4) The EPA determines that the permit is not in compliance with the Clean Air Act or the regulations thereunder.

(a) The permittee is authorized to make administrative amendments, minor operating permit modifications and

significant operating permit modifications, under this permit, as outlined below: 

(b) Administrative Amendments. The permittee shall make administrative operating permit amendments (as defined

in 25 Pa. Code § 127.450(a)), according to procedures specified in § 127.450 unless precluded by the Clean Air Act or its

regulations.

(c) Minor Operating Permit Modifications. The permittee shall make minor operating permit modifications (as defined

25 Pa. Code § 121.1) in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.462.

(d) Permit modifications which do not qualify as minor permit modifications under 25 Pa. Code § 127.541 will be

treated as a significant operating permit revision subject to the public notification procedures in §§ 127.424 and 127.425.

The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit is determined by a court of competent

jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, such a determination will not affect the remaining provisions of this permit.

(a) This permit authorizes de minimis emission increases in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.449 so long as the

permittee provides the Department with seven (7) days prior written notice before commencing any de minimis

emissions increase. The written notice shall:

 (1) Identify and describe the pollutants that will be emitted as a result of the de minimis emissions increase.

 (2) Provide emission rates expressed in tons per year and in terms necessary to establish compliance consistent with

any applicable requirement. 

(b) The Department may disapprove or condition de minimis emission increases at any time. 

(c) Except as provided below in (d), the permittee is authorized to make de minimis emission increases (expressed in

tons per year) up to the following amounts without the need for a plan approval or prior issuance of a permit

modification:

 (1) Four tons of carbon monoxide from a single source during the term of the permit and 20 tons of carbon monoxide

at the facility during the term of the permit.

 (2) One ton of NOx from a single source during the term of the permit and 5 tons of NOx at the facility during the

term of the permit.

 (3) One and six-tenths tons of the oxides of sulfur from a single source during the term of the permit and 8.0 tons of

oxides of sulfur at the facility during the term of the permit.

 (4) Six-tenths of a ton of PM10 from a single source during the term of the permit and 3.0 tons of PM10 at the facility

during the term of the permit. This shall include emissions of a pollutant regulated under Section 112 of the Clean Air

SECTION B. General State Only Requirements

 [25 Pa. Code §§ 127.450 & 127.462]

 [25 Pa. Code § 127.441]

 [25 Pa. Code § 127.449]
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Operational Flexibility.

Act unless precluded by the Clean Air Act, the regulations thereunder or 25 Pa. Code Article III.

 (5) One ton of VOCs from a single source during the term of the permit and 5.0 tons of VOCs at the facility during the

term of the permit. This shall include emissions of a pollutant regulated under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act unless

precluded by the Clean Air Act, the regulations thereunder or 25 Pa. Code Article III.

 (6) Other sources and classes of sources determined to be of minor significance by the Department.

(d) In accordance with § 127.14, the permittee is authorized to install the following minor sources without the need for

a plan approval or permit modification:

 (1) Air conditioning or ventilation systems not designed to remove pollutants generated or released from other

sources.

 (2) Combustion units rated at 2,500,000 or less Btu per hour of heat input.

 (3) Combustion units with a rated capacity of less than 10,000,000 Btu per hour heat input fueled by natural gas

supplied by a public utility or by commercial fuel oils which are No. 2 or lighter, viscosity less than or equal to 5.82 c St,

and which meet the sulfur content requirements of 25 Pa. Code §123.22 (relating to combustion units). For purposes of

this permit, commercial fuel oil shall be virgin oil which has no reprocessed, recycled or waste material added.

 (4) Space heaters which heat by direct heat transfer.

 (5) Laboratory equipment used exclusively for chemical or physical analysis.

 (6) Other sources and classes of sources determined to be of minor significance by the Department.

(e) This permit does not authorize de minimis emission increases if the emissions increase would cause one or more of

the following:

 (1) Increase the emissions of a pollutant regulated under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act except as authorized in

Subparagraphs (c)(4) and (5) of this permit condition.

 (2) Subject the facility to the prevention of significant deterioration requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127,

Subchapter D and/or the new source review requirements in Subchapter E.

 (3) Violate any applicable requirement of this permit, the Air Pollution Control Act, the Clean Air Act, or the

regulations promulgated under either of the acts.

(f) Emissions authorized under this permit condition shall be included in the monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting

requirements of this permit.

(g) Except for de minimis emission increases, installation of minor sources made pursuant to this permit condition and

Plan Approval Exemptions under 25 Pa. Code § 127.14 (relating to exemptions), the permittee is prohibited from

making changes or engaging in activities that are not specifically authorized under this permit without first applying

for a plan approval. In accordance with § 127.14(b), a plan approval is not required for the construction, modification,

reactivation, or installation of the sources creating the de minimis emissions increase.

(h) The permittee may not meet de minimis emission threshold levels by offsetting emission increases or decreases at

the same source.

The permittee is authorized to make changes within the facility in accordance with the regulatory provisions outlined

SECTION B. General State Only Requirements

 [25 Pa. Code § 127.3]
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Reactivation

Health Risk-based Emission Standards and Operating Practice Requirements.

Circumvention.

Reporting Requirements.

in 25 Pa. Code § 127.3 (relating to operational flexibility) to implement the operational flexibility requirements

provisions authorized under Section 6.1(i) of the Air Pollution Control Act and the operational flexibility terms and

conditions of this permit. The provisions in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 which implement the operational flexibility

requirements include the following:

 (1) Section 127.14 (relating to exemptions)

 (2) Section 127.447 (relating to alternative operating scenarios)

 (3) Section 127.448 (relating to emissions trading at facilities with Federally enforceable emissions caps)

 (4) Section 127.449 (relating to de minimis emission increases)

 (5) Section 127.450 (relating to administrative operating permit amendments)

 (6) Section 127.462 (relating to minor operating permit modifications)

 (7) Subchapter H (relating to general plan approvals and general operating permits)

(a) The permittee may not reactivate a source that has been out of operation or production for at least one year unless

the reactivation is conducted in accordance with a plan approval granted by the Department or in accordance with

reactivation and maintenance plans developed and approved by the Department in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §

127.11a(a).

(b) A source which has been out of operation or production for more than five (5) years but less than 10 years may be

reactivated and will not be considered a new source if the permittee satisifies the conditions specified in 25 Pa. Code §

127.11a(b).

(a) When needed to protect public health, welfare and the environment from emissions of hazardous air pollutants

from new and existing sources, the permittee shall comply with the health risk-based emission standards or operating

practice requirements imposed by the Department, except as precluded by §§ 6.6(d)(2) and (3) of the Air Pollution

Control Act [35 P.S. § 4006.6(d)(2) and (3)].

(b) A person challenging a performance or emission standard established by the Department has the burden to

demonstrate that performance or emission standard does not meet the requirements of Section 112 of the Clean Air Act.

No person may permit the use of a device, stack height which exceeds good engineering practice stack height,

dispersion technique or other technique which, without resulting in reduction of the total amount of air contaminants

emitted, conceals or dilutes an emission of air contaminants which would otherwise be in violation of 25 Pa. Code

Article III, except that with prior approval of the Department, the device or technique may be used for control of

malodors.

(a) The permittee shall comply with the applicable reporting requirements of the Clean Air Act, the regulations

thereunder, the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Article III including Chapters 127, 135 and 139.

SECTION B. General State Only Requirements

 [25 Pa. Code § 127.11]

 [25 Pa. Code § 127.36]

 [25 Pa. Code § 121.9]

 [25 Pa. Code §§ 127.402(d) & 127.442]
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Sampling, Testing and Monitoring Procedures.

Recordkeeping.

(b) The permittee shall submit reports to the Department containing information the Department may prescribe

relative to the operation and maintenance of any air contamination source.

(c) Reports, test data, monitoring data, notifications and requests for renewal of the permit shall be submitted to the:

 Regional Air Program Manager

 PA Department of Environmental Protection

 (At the address given in the permit transmittal letter, or otherwise

 notified)

(d) Any records or information including applications, forms, or reports submitted pursuant to this permit condition

shall contain a certification by a responsible official as to truth, accuracy and completeness. The certifications submitted

under this permit shall require a responsible official of the facility to certify that based on information and belief

formed after reasonable inquiry, the statements and information in the documents are true, accurate and complete.

(e) Any records, reports or information submitted to the Department shall be available to the public except for such

records, reports or information which meet the confidentiality requirements of § 4013.2 of the Air Pollution Control Act

and §§ 112(d) and 114(c) of the Clean Air Act. The permittee may not request a claim of confidentiality for any

emissions data generated for the facility.

(a) The permittee shall comply with the monitoring, recordkeeping or reporting requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter

139 and the other applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III and additional requirements related to monitoring,

reporting and recordkeeping required by the Clean Air Act and the regulations thereunder including the Compliance

Assurance Monitoring requirements of 40 CFR Part 64, where applicable.

(b) Unless alternative methodology is required by the Clean Air Act and regulations adopted thereunder, sampling,

testing and monitoring required by or used by the permittee to demonstrate compliance with any applicable regulation

or permit condition shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139.

(a) The permittee shall maintain and make available, upon request by the Department, the following records of

monitored information:

 (1) The date, place (as defined in the permit) and time of sampling or measurements.

 (2) The dates the analyses were performed.

 (3) The company or entity that performed the analyses. 

 (4) The analytical techniques or methods used.

 (5) The results of the analyses.

 (6) The operating conditions as existing at the time of sampling or measurement.

(b) The permittee shall retain records of any required monitoring data and supporting information for at least five (5)

years from the date of the monitoring, sample, measurement, report or application. Supporting information includes

the calibration data and maintenance records and original strip-chart recordings for continuous monitoring

instrumentation, and copies of reports required by the permit.

(c) The permittee shall maintain and make available to the Department upon request, records including computerized

SECTION B. General State Only Requirements

 [25 Pa. Code §§ 127.441(c) & 135.5]

 [25 Pa. Code §§ 127.441(c) and 135.5]
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 #022

Property Rights.

Alternative Operating Scenarios.

records that may be necessary to comply with the reporting, recordkeeping and emission statement requirements in 25

Pa. Code Chapter 135 (relating to reporting of sources). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 135, § 135.5, such

records may include records of production, fuel usage, maintenance of production or pollution control equipment or

other information determined by the Department to be necessary for identification and quantification of potential and

actual air contaminant emissions.

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

The permittee is authorized to make changes at the facility to implement alternative operating scenarios identified in

this permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.447.

SECTION B. General State Only Requirements

 [25 Pa. Code § 127.441(a)]

 [25 Pa. Code § 127.447]
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I. RESTRICTIONS.

Emission Restriction(s).

 # 001

 # 002

 # 003

 [25 Pa. Code §123.1]

 [25 Pa. Code §123.2]

 [25 Pa. Code §123.31]

Prohibition of certain fugitive emissions

Fugitive particulate matter

Limitations

 (a) No person may permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of fugitive air contaminant from a source other than

the following:

 (1) Construction or demolition of buildings or structures.

 (2) Grading, paving and maintenance of roads and streets.

 (3) Use of roads and streets. Emissions from material in or on trucks, railroad cars and other vehicular equipment are not

considered as emissions from use of roads and streets.

 (4) Clearing of land.

 (5) Stockpiling of materials.

 (6) Open burning operations.

 (7) Not applicable.

 (8) Not applicable.

 (9) Sources and classes of sources other than those identified in paragraphs (1)-(8), for which the operator has obtained a

determination from the Department that fugitive emissions from the source, after appropriate control, meet the following

requirements:

 (i) the emissions are of minor significance with respect to causing air pollution; and

 (ii) the emissions are not preventing or interfering with the attainment or maintenance of any ambient air quality

standard.

 (b) An application form for requesting a determination under either subsection (a)(9) or 129.15(c) is available from the

Department. In reviewing these applications, the Department may require the applicant to supply information including,

but not limited to, a description of proposed control measures, characteristics of emissions, quantity of emissions, and

ambient air quality data and analysis showing the impact of the source on ambient air quality. The applicant shall be

required to demonstrate that the requirements of subsections (a)(9) and (c) and 123.2 (relating to fugitive particulate matter)

or of the requirements of 129.15(c) have been satisfied. Upon such demonstration, the Department will issue a

determination, in writing, either as an operating permit condition, for those sources subject to permit requirements under

the act, or as an order containing appropriate conditions and limitations.

 (c) See Work Practice Standards

 (d) Not applicable.

 A person may not permit fugitive particulate matter to be emitted into the outdoor atmosphere from a source specified in

Section C, Condition #001 (relating to prohibition of certain fugitive emissions) if such emissions are visible at the point

the emissions pass outside the person's property.

 A person may not permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of any malodorous air contaminants from any source

SECTION C. Site Level Requirements
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 # 005

 [25 Pa. Code §123.41]

 [25 Pa. Code §123.42]

Limitations

Exceptions

in such a manner that the malodors are detectable outside the property of the person on whose land the source is being

operated.

 A person may not permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of visible air contaminants in such a manner that the

opacity of the emission is either of the following:

 (1) Equal to or greater than 20% for a period or periods aggregating more than three minutes in any 1 hour.

 (2) Equal to or greater than 60% at any time.

 The limitations of §123.41 (relating to limitations) shall not apply to a visible emission in any of the following instances:

 (1) When the presence of uncombined water is the only reason for failure of the emission to meet the limitations.

 (2) When the emission results from the operation of equipment used solely to train and test persons in observing the

opacity of visible emissions.

 (3) When the emission results from sources specified in Section C, Condition #001 (relating to prohibition of certain

fugitive emissions).

 (4) Not applicable.

 # 006

 # 007

 [25 Pa. Code §123.43]

 [25 Pa. Code §135.5]

Measuring techniques

Recordkeeping

 Visible emissions may be measured using either of the following:

 (1) A device approved by the Department and maintained to provide accurate opacity measurements.

 (2) Observers, trained and qualified to measure plume opacity with the naked eye or with the aid of any devices approved

by the Department.

Source owners or operators shall maintain and make available upon request by the Department records including

computerized records that may be necessary to comply with 135.21 (relating to reporting; and emission statements). These

may include records of production, fuel usage, maintenance of production or pollution control equipment or other

information determined by the Department to be necessary for identification and quantification of potential and actual air

contaminant emissions. If direct recordkeeping is not possible or practical, sufficient records shall be kept to provide the

needed information by indirect means.

II.

III.

IV.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS.

MONITORING REQUIREMENTS.

RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS.

No additional testing requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements).

SECTION C. Site Level Requirements
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 # 008

 # 009

 # 010

 [25 Pa. Code §135.21]

 [25 Pa. Code §135.3]

 [25 Pa. Code §135.4]

Emission statements

Reporting

Report format

 (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), this section applies to stationary sources or facilities:

 (1) Located in an area designated by the Clean Air Act as a marginal, moderate, serious, severe or extreme ozone

nonattainment area and which emit oxides of nitrogen or VOC.

 (2) Not applicable.

 (b) The owner or operator of each stationary source emitting oxides of nitrogen or VOC's shall provide the Department

with a statement, in a form as the Department may prescribe, for classes or categories of sources, showing the actual

emissions of oxides of nitrogen and VOCs from that source for each reporting period, a description of the method used to

calculate the emissions and the time period over which the calculation is based. The statement shall contain a certification

by a company officer or the plant manager that the information contained in the statement is accurate.

 (c) Annual emission statements are due by March 1 for the preceding calendar year beginning with March 1, 1993, for

calendar year 1992 and shall provide data consistent with requirements and guidance developed by the EPA. The guidance

document is available from: United States Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M. Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460.

The Department may require more frequent submittals if the Department determines that one or more of the following

applies:

 (1) A more frequent submission is required by the EPA.

 (2) Analysis of the data on a more frequent basis is necessary to implement the requirements of the act.

 (d) Subsection (a) does not apply to a class or category of stationary sources which emits less than 25 tons per year of

VOC's or oxides of nitrogen, if the Department in its submissions to the Administrator of the EPA under section 182(a)(1) or

(3)(B)(ii) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. 7511a(a)(1) or (3)(B)(ii)) provides an inventory of emissions from the class or

category of sources based on the use of the emission factors established by the Administrator or other methods acceptable

to the Administrator. The Department will publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of the lists of classes or categories

of sources which are exempt from the emission statement requirement under this subsection.

 (a) A person who owns or operates a source to which this chapter applies, and who has previously been advised by the

Department to submit a source report, shall submit by March 1 of each year a source report for the preceding calendar year.

The report shall include information for all previously reported sources, new sources which were first operated during the

proceeding calendar year and sources modified during the same period which were not previously reported.

 (b) A person who receives initial notification by the Department that a source report is necessary shall submit an initial

source report within 60 days after receiving the notification or by March 1 of the year following the year for which the

report is required, whichever is later.

 (c) A source owner or operator may request an extension of time from the Department for the filing of a source report,

and the Department may grant the extension for reasonable cause.

Source reports shall contain sufficient information to enable the Department to complete its emission inventory. Source

reports shall be made by the source owner or operator in a format specified by the Department.

V. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

SECTION C. Site Level Requirements
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 # 012

 [25 Pa. Code §123.1]

 [25 Pa. Code §129.14]

Prohibition of certain fugitive emissions

Open burning operations

 (c) A person responsible for any source specified in Section C, Condition #001 shall take all reasonable actions to prevent

particulate matter from becoming airborne. These actions shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

 (1) Use, where possible, of water or chemicals for control of dust in the demolition of buildings or structures,

construction operations, the grading of roads, or the clearing of land.

 (2) Application of asphalt, oil, water or suitable chemicals on dirt roads, material stockpiles and other surfaces which

may give rise to airborne dusts.

 (3) Paving and maintenance of roadways.

 (4) Prompt removal of earth or other material from paved streets onto which earth or other material has been

transported by trucking or earth moving equipment, erosion by water, or other means.

 (a) Air basins. No person may permit the open burning of material in an air basin.

 (b) Not applicable.

 (c) Exceptions: The requirements of subsections (a) and (b) do not apply where the open burning operations result from:

 (1) A fire set to prevent or abate a fire hazard, when approved by the Department and set by or under the supervision of

a public officer.

 (2) A fire set for the purpose of instructing personnel in fire fighting, when approved by the Department.

 (3) A fire set for the prevention and control of disease or pests, when approved by the Department.

 (4) Not applicable.

 (5) Not applicable.

 (6) A fire set solely for recreational or ceremonial purposes.

 (7) A fire set solely for cooking food.

 (d) Clearing and grubbing wastes. The following is applicable to clearing and grubbing wastes:

 (1) As used in this subsection the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Air curtain destructor -- A mechanical device which forcefully projects a curtain of air across a pit in which open burning is

being conducted so that combustion efficiency is increased and smoke and other particulate matter are contained.

Clearing and grubbing wastes -- Trees, shrubs, and other native vegetation which are cleared from land during or prior to

the process of construction. The term does not include demolition wastes and dirt laden roots.

 (2) Subsection (a) notwithstanding, clearing and grubbing wastes may be burned in a basin subject to the following

requirements:

VI. WORK PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS.

SECTION C. Site Level Requirements
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 (i) Air curtain destructors shall be used when burning clearing and grubbing wastes.

 (ii) Each proposed use of air curtain destructors shall be reviewed and approved by the Department in writing with

respect to equipment arrangement, design and existing environmental conditions prior to commencement of burning.

Proposals approved under this subparagraph need not obtain plan approval or operating permits under Chapter 127

(relating to construction modification, reactivation and operation of sources).

 (iii) Approval for use of an air curtain destructor at one site may be granted for a specified period not to exceed 3

months, but may be extended for additional limited periods upon further approval by the Department.

 (iv) The Department reserves the right to rescind approval granted if a determination by the Department indicates that

an air pollution problem exists.

 (3) Not applicable.

 (4) During an air pollution episode, open burning is limited by Chapter 137 (relating to air pollution episodes) and shall

cease as specified in such chapter.

 [This permit does not constitute authorization to burn solid waste pursuant to Section 610(3) of the Solid Waste

Management Act, 35 P.S. Section 6018.610(3), or any other provision of the Solid Waste Management Act.]

VIII. COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION.

IX. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE.

 No compliance milestones exist.

VII. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

No additional requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only General

Requirements).

SECTION C. Site Level Requirements

No additional compliance certifications exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (relating

to State Only General Requirements).
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Source ID: 101A Source Name: CHROME ELECTROPLATING TANKS (1-5)

Source Capacity/Throughput: 

I. RESTRICTIONS.

 # 001 [25 Pa. Code §127.12b]

Plan approval terms and conditions.

 The permittee shall maintain an operating velocity pressure range of 0.135 to 0.165 inches w.g. at the common inlet of the

control device for Hard Chromium Electroplating Tanks # 1 - 5.

 [The authority for the above requirement is from Condition #6(g) of Plan Approval # PA-25-974A.]

Conditions for this source occur in the following groups: HARD CHROMIUM ELECTROPLATING

N/A

No additional requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only General

Requirements) and/or Section E (Source Group Restrictions).

PROC

101A

CNTL

C101A

CNTL

C101B

STAC

S101

No additional testing requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements) and/or Section E (Source Group Restrictions).

No additional record keeping requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State

Only General Requirements) and/or Section E (Source Group Restrictions).

No additional reporting requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements) and/or Section E (Source Group Restrictions).

No additional work practice requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State

Only General Requirements) and/or Section E (Source Group Restrictions).

No additional requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only General

Requirements) and/or Section E (Source Group Restrictions).

II.

III.

IV.

V.

VI.

VII.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS.

MONITORING REQUIREMENTS.

RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

WORK PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

SECTION D. Source Level Requirements
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Source ID: 101B Source Name: CHROME ELECTROPLATING TANKS (6-8)

Source Capacity/Throughput: 

I. RESTRICTIONS.

 # 001 [25 Pa. Code §127.12b]

Plan approval terms and conditions.

 The permittee shall maintain an operating velocity pressure range of 0.207 to 0.253 inches w.g. at the common inlet of the

control device for Hard Chromium Electroplating Tanks # 6 - 8.

 [The authority for the above requirement is from Condition #6(g) of Plan Approval # PA-25-974A.]

Conditions for this source occur in the following groups: HARD CHROMIUM ELECTROPLATING

N/A

No additional requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only General

Requirements) and/or Section E (Source Group Restrictions).

PROC

101B

CNTL

C101A

CNTL

C101B

STAC

S101

No additional testing requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements) and/or Section E (Source Group Restrictions).

No additional record keeping requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State

Only General Requirements) and/or Section E (Source Group Restrictions).

No additional reporting requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements) and/or Section E (Source Group Restrictions).

No additional work practice requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State

Only General Requirements) and/or Section E (Source Group Restrictions).

No additional requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only General

Requirements) and/or Section E (Source Group Restrictions).

II.

III.

IV.

V.

VI.

VII.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS.

MONITORING REQUIREMENTS.

RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

WORK PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

SECTION D. Source Level Requirements
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Source ID: 102 Source Name: MISCELLANEOUS NATURAL GAS USAGE

Source Capacity/Throughput: 

I. RESTRICTIONS.

 # 001

 # 002

 [25 Pa. Code §123.13]

 [25 Pa. Code §123.21]

Processes

General

 No person may permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of particulate matter from any process in a manner that

the concentration of particulate matter in the effluent gas exceeds .04 grain per dry standard cubic foot, when the effluent

gas volume is less than 150,000 dry standard cubic feet per minute.

 No person may permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of sulfur oxides from a source in a manner that the

concentration of the sulfur oxides, expressed as SO2, in the effluent gas exceeds 500 parts per million, by volume, dry basis.

Emission Restriction(s).

 345.000 CF/HR Natural Gas

FML

FML01

PROC

102

STAC

S102

No additional testing requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements).

No additional monitoring requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements).

No additional record keeping requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State

Only General Requirements).

No additional reporting requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements).

No additional work practice requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State

Only General Requirements).

II.

III.

IV.

V.

VI.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS.

MONITORING REQUIREMENTS.

RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

WORK PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS.

SECTION D. Source Level Requirements
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No additional requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only General

Requirements).

VII. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

SECTION D. Source Level Requirements
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Source ID: 103 Source Name: NICKEL ELECTROLESS PLATING TANKS

Source Capacity/Throughput: 

I. RESTRICTIONS.

 # 001 [40 CFR Part 63 NESHAPS for Source Categories §40 CFR 63.11508]

What are my compliance requirements?

(a) If you own or operate an affected source, you must submit a Notification of Compliance Status in accordance with

§63.11509(b) of What are my notification, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements?" 

 

(b) You must be in compliance with the applicable management practices and equipment standards in this subpart at all

times. 

 

(c) To demonstrate initial compliance, you must satisfy the requirements specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (11) of this

section. 

 

(1) - (11) Not Applicable 

 

(d) To demonstrate continuous compliance with the applicable management practices and equipment standards specified in

this subpart, you must satisfy the requirements specified in paragraphs (d)(1) through (8) of this section. 

 

(1) You must always operate and maintain your affected source, including air pollution control equipment. 

 

(2) You must prepare an annual compliance certification according to the requirements specified in §63.11509(c),

"Notification, Reporting, and Recordkeeping," and keep it in a readily-accessible location for inspector review. 

 

(3) - (7) Not Applicable

 Subpart WWWWWW - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source Standards for Plating and

Polishing Operations

No additional requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only General

Requirements).

PROC

103

STAC

S103

No additional testing requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements).

No additional monitoring requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements).

No additional record keeping requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State

Only General Requirements).

II.

III.

IV.

V.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS.

MONITORING REQUIREMENTS.

RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

SECTION D. Source Level Requirements
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 # 002 [40 CFR Part 63 NESHAPS for Source Categories §40 CFR 63.11509]

What are my notification, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements?

(8) If you own or operate an affected tank or other operation that is subject to the management practices specified in

§63.11507(g), What are my standards and management practices?", you must demonstrate continuous compliance according

to paragraphs (d)(8)(i) and (ii) of this section. 

 

(i) You must implement the applicable management practices during all times that the affected tank or process is in

operation. 

 

(ii) You must state in your annual compliance certification that you have implemented the applicable management

practices, as practicable.

(a) If you own or operate an affected source, as defined in §63.11505(a), "What parts of my plant does this subpart cover?",

you must submit an Initial Notification in accordance with paragraphs (a)(1) through (4) of this section by the dates

specified. 

(1) The Initial Notification must include the information specified in §63.9(b)(2)(i) through (iv) of the General Provisions of

this part. 

(2) The Initial Notification must include a description of the compliance method (e.g., use of wetting agent/fume

suppressant) for each affected source. 

(3) If you start up your affected source on or before July 1, 2008, you must submit an Initial Notification not later than 120

calendar days after July 1, 2008. 

 

(4) Not Applicable.

 

(b) If you own or operate an affected source, you must submit a Notification of Compliance Status in accordance with

paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) of this section. 

 

(1) The Notification of Compliance Status must be submitted before the close of business on the compliance date specified in

§63.11506, What are my compliance dates?" 

 

(2) The Notification of Compliance Status must include the items specified in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) through (iv) of this

section. 

 

(i) List of affected sources and the plating and polishing metal HAP used in, or emitted by, those sources. 

 

(ii) Methods used to comply with the applicable management practices and equipment standards. 

 

(iii) Not Applicable 

 

(iv) Statement by the owner or operator of the affected source as to whether the source is in compliance with the applicable

standards or other requirements. 

 

(c) If you own or operate an affected source, you must prepare an annual certification of compliance report according to

paragraphs (c)(1) through (7) of this section. These reports do not need to be submitted unless a deviation from the

requirements of this subpart has occurred during the reporting year, in which case, the annual compliance report must be

submitted along with the deviation report. 

 

 Subpart WWWWWW - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source Standards for Plating and

Polishing Operations

SECTION D. Source Level Requirements
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 # 003 [40 CFR Part 63 NESHAPS for Source Categories §40 CFR 63.11507]

What are my standards and management practices?

(1) - (5) Not Applicable 

 

(6) If you own or operate an affected tank that is subject to the management practices specified in §63.11507(g), "What are my

standards and management practices?", you must state in your annual compliance certification that you have implemented

the applicable management practices, as practicable. 

 

(7) Each annual compliance report must be prepared no later than January 31 of the year immediately following the

reporting period and kept in a readily-accessible location for inspector review. If a deviation has occurred during the year,

each annual compliance report must be submitted along with the deviation report, and postmarked or delivered no later

than January 31 of the year immediately following the reporting period. 

 

(d) If you own or operate an affected source, and any deviations from the compliance requirements specified in this subpart

occurred during the year, you must report the deviations, along with the corrective action taken, and submit this report to

the delegated authority. 

 

(e) You must keep the records specified in paragraphs (e)(1) through (3) of this section. 

 

(1) A copy of any Initial Notification and Notification of Compliance Status that you submitted and all documentation

supporting those notifications. 

 

(2) The records specified in §63.10(b)(2)(i) through (iii) and (xiv) of the General Provisions of this part. 

 

(3) The records required to show continuous compliance with each management practice and equipment standard that

applies to you, as specified in §63.11508(d), "What are my compliance requirements?" 

 

(f) You must keep each record for a minimum of 5 years following the date of each occurrence, measurement, maintenance,

corrective action, report, or record. You must keep each record onsite for at least 2 years after the date of each occurrence,

measurement, maintenance, corrective action, report, or record, according to §63.10(b)(1) of the General Provisions to part

63. You may keep the records offsite for the remaining 3 years.

(a) - (f) Not Applicable

 

(g) If you own or operate an affected new or existing plating and polishing process unit that contains, applies, or emits one

or more of the plating and polishing metal HAP, you must implement the applicable management practices in paragraphs

(g)(1) through (12) of this section, as practicable. 

 

(1) Minimize bath agitation when removing any parts processed in the tank, as practicable except when necessary to meet

part quality requirements. 

 

(2) Maximize the draining of bath solution back into the tank, as practicable, by extending drip time when removing parts

from the tank; using drain boards (also known as drip shields); or withdrawing parts slowly from the tank, as practicable. 

 

(3) Optimize the design of barrels, racks, and parts to minimize dragout of bath solution (such as by using slotted barrels

and tilted racks, or by designing parts with flow-through holes to allow the tank solution to drip back into the tank), as

practicable. 

 

 Subpart WWWWWW - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source Standards for Plating and

Polishing Operations

VI. WORK PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS.

SECTION D. Source Level Requirements
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 # 004 [40 CFR Part 63 NESHAPS for Source Categories §40 CFR 63.11504]

Am I subject to this subpart?

(4) Use tank covers, if already owned and available at the facility, whenever practicable. 

 

(5) Minimize or reduce heating of process tanks, as practicable (e.g., when doing so would not interrupt production or

adversely affect part quality). 

 

(6) Perform regular repair, maintenance, and preventive maintenance of racks, barrels, and other equipment associated with

affected sources, as practicable. 

 

(7) Minimize bath contamination, such as through the prevention or quick recovery of dropped parts, use of distilled/deionized water, water filtration, pre-cleaning of parts to be plated, and thorough rinsing of pre- treated parts to be plated, as

practicable. 

 

(8) Maintain quality control of chemicals, and chemical and other bath ingredient concentrations in the tanks, as practicable.

 

(9) Perform general good housekeeping, such as regular sweeping or vacuuming, if needed, and periodic washdowns, as

practicable. 

 

(10) Minimize spills and overflow of tanks, as practicable. 

 

(11) Use squeegee rolls in continuous or reel-to-reel plating tanks, as practicable. 

 

(12) Perform regular inspections to identify leaks and other opportunities for pollution prevention.

(a) You are subject to this subpart if you own or operate a plating and polishing facility that is an area source of hazardous

air pollutant (HAP) emissions and meets the criteria specified in paragraphs (a)(1) through (3) of this section. 

 

(1) A plating and polishing facility is a plant site that is engaged in one or more of the processes listed in paragraphs (a)(1)(i)

through (vi) of this section. 

 

(i) Not Applicable 

 

(ii) Electroless or non-eletrolytic plating. [Facility conducts nickel electroless plating.]

 

(iii) - (vi) Not Applicable

 

(2) An area source of HAP emissions is any stationary source or group of stationary sources within a contiguous area under

common control that does not have the potential to emit any single HAP at a rate of 9.07 megagrams per year (Mg/yr) (10

tons per year (tpy)) or more and any combination of HAP at a rate of 22.68 Mg/yr (25 tpy) or more. 

 

(3) Your plating and polishing facility uses or has emissions of compounds of one or more plating and polishing metal

HAP, which means any compound of any of the following metals: cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese, and nickel, as

defined in §63.11511, What definitions apply to this subpart?" With the exception of lead, plating and polishing metal HAP

also include any of these metals in the elemental form. 

 

(b) [Reserved]

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Polishing Operations

VII. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

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 # 005

 # 006

 # 007

 [40 CFR Part 63 NESHAPS for Source Categories §40 CFR 63.11505]

 [40 CFR Part 63 NESHAPS for Source Categories §40 CFR 63.11506]

 [40 CFR Part 63 NESHAPS for Source Categories §40 CFR 63.11511]

What parts of my plant does this subpart cover?

What are my compliance dates?

What definitions apply to this subpart?

(a) This subpart applies to each new or existing affected source, as specified in paragraphs (a)(1) through (3) of this section,

at all times. A new source is defined in §63.11511, "What definitions apply to this subpart?" 

 

(1) Each tank that contains one or more of the plating and polishing metal HAP, as defined in §63.11511, What definitions

apply to this subpart?", and is used for non- chromium electroplating; electroforming; electropolishing; electroless plating

or other non-electrolytic metal coating operations, such as chromate conversion coating, nickel acetate sealing, sodium

dichromate sealing, and manganese phosphate coating. 

 

(2) - (3) Not Applicable 

 

(b) An affected source is existing if you commenced construction or reconstruction of the affected source on or before March

14, 2008. 

 

(c) - (e) Not Applicable

(a) If you own or operate an existing affected source, you must achieve compliance with the applicable provisions of this

subpart no later than July 1, 2010. 

 

(b) - (c) Not Applicable

Terms used in this subpart are defined in this section. 

 

Batch electrolytic process tank means a tank used for an electrolytic process in which a part or group of parts, typically

mounted on racks or placed in barrels, is placed in the tank and immersed in an electrolytic process solution as a single unit

(i.e., as a batch) for a predetermined period of time, during which none of the parts are removed from the tank and no other

parts are added to the tank, and after which the part or parts are removed from the tank as a unit. 

 

Bath means the liquid contents of a tank that is used for electroplating, electroforming, electropolishing, or other metal

coating processes at a plating and polishing facility. 

 

Capture system means the collection of components used to capture gases and fumes released from one or more emissions

points and then convey the captured gas stream to a control device, as part of a complete control system. A capture system

may include, but is not limited to, the following components as applicable to a given capture system design: duct intake

devices, hoods, enclosures, ductwork, dampers, manifolds, plenums, and fans. 

 

Cartridge filter means a type of control device that uses perforated metal cartridges containing a pleated paper or nonwoven fibrous filter media to remove PM from a gas stream by sieving and other mechanisms. Cartridge filters can be

designed with single use cartridges, which are removed and disposed after reaching capacity, or continuous use cartridges,

 Subpart WWWWWW - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source Standards for Plating and

Polishing Operations

 Subpart WWWWWW - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source Standards for Plating and

Polishing Operations

 Subpart WWWWWW - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source Standards for Plating and

Polishing Operations

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which typically are cleaned by means of a pulse-jet mechanism. 

 

Composite mesh pad means a type of control device similar to a mesh pad mist eliminator except that the device is designed

with multiple pads in series that are woven with layers of material with varying fiber diameters, which produce a

coalescing effect on the droplets or PM that impinge upon the pads. 

 

Continuous electrolytic process tank means a tank that uses an electrolytic process and in which a continuous metal strip or

other type of continuous substrate is fed into and removed from the tank continuously. This process is also called reel-toreel electrolytic plating. 

 

Control device means equipment that is part of a control system that collects and/or reduces the quantity of a pollutant that

is emitted to the air. The control device receives emissions that are transported from the process by the capture system. 

 

Control system means the combination of a capture system and a control device. The capture system is designed to collect

and transport air emissions from the affected source to the control device. The overall control efficiency of any control

system is a combination of the ability of the system to capture the air emissions (i.e., the capture efficiency) and the control

device efficiency. Consequently, it is important to achieve good capture to ensure good overall control efficiency. Capture

devices that are known to provide high capture efficiencies include hoods, enclosures, or any other duct intake devices with

ductwork, dampers, manifolds, plenums, or fans. 

 

Cyanide plating means plating processes performed in tanks that use cyanide as a major bath ingredient and that operate at

pH of 12 or more, and use or emit any of the plating and polishing metal HAP, as defined in this section. Electroplating and

electroforming are performed with or without cyanide. The cyanide in the bath works to dissolve the HAP metal added as a

cyanide compound (e.g., cadmium cyanide) and creates free cyanide in solution, which helps to corrode the anode. These

tanks are self-regulating to a pH of 12 due to the caustic nature of the cyanide bath chemistry. The cyanide in the bath is a

major bath constituent and not an additive; however, the self- regulating chemistry of the bath causes the bath to act as if

wetting agents/fume suppressants are being used and to ensure an optimum plating process. All cyanide plating baths at pH

greater than or equal to 12 have cyanide-metal complexes in solution. The metal HAP to be plated is not emitted because it

is either bound in the metal-cyanide complex or reduced at the cathode to elemental metal, and plated onto the immersed

parts. Cyanide baths are not intentionally operated at pH less 12 since unfavorable plating conditions would occur in the

tank, among other negative effects. 

 

Deviation means any instance in which an affected source or an owner or operator of such an affected source: 

 

(1) Fails to meet any requirement or obligation established by this rule including, but not limited to, any equipment

standard (including emissions and operating limits), management practice, or operation and maintenance requirement; 

 

(2) Fails to meet any term or condition that is adopted to implement an applicable requirement in this rule and that is

included in the operating permit for any affected facility required to obtain such a permit; or 

 

(3) Fails to meet any equipment standard (including emission and operating limits), management standard, or operation and

maintenance requirement in this rule during startup, shutdown, or malfunction. 

 

Dry mechanical polishing means a process used for removing defects from and smoothing the surface of finished metals and

formed products after plating with any of the plating and polishing metal HAP, as defined in this section, using hard-faced

abrasive wheels or belts and where no liquids or fluids are used to trap the removed metal particles. 

 

Electroforming means an electrolytic process using or emitting any of the plating and polishing metal HAP, as defined in

this section, that is used for fabricating metal parts. This process is essentially the same as electroplating except that the

plated substrate (mandrel) is removed, leaving only the metal plate. In electroforming, the metal plate is self-supporting

and generally thicker than in electroplating. 

 

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Electroless plating means a non-electrolytic process that uses or emits any of the plating and polishing metal HAP, as

defined in this section, in which metallic ions in a plating bath or solution are reduced to form a metal coating at the surface

of a catalytic substrate without the use of external electrical energy. Electroless plating is also called non-electrolytic plating.

Examples include, but are not limited to, chromate conversion coating, nickel acetate sealing, sodium dichromate sealing,

and manganese phosphate coating. 

 

Electrolytic plating processes means electroplating and electroforming that use or emit any of the plating and polishing

metal HAP, as defined in this section, where metallic ions in a plating bath or solution are reduced to form a metal coating

on the surface of parts and products using electrical energy. 

 

Electroplating means an electrolytic process that uses or emits any of the plating and polishing metal HAP, as defined in this

section, in which metal ions in solution are reduced onto the surface of the work piece (the cathode) via an electrical current.

The metal ions in the solution are usually replenished by the dissolution of metal from solid metal anodes fabricated of the

same metal being plated, or by direct replenishment of the solution with metal salts or oxides; electroplating is also called

electrolytic plating. 

 

Electropolishing means an electrolytic process that uses or emits any of the plating and polishing metal HAP, as defined in

this section, in which a work piece is attached to an anode immersed in a bath, and the metal substrate is dissolved

electrolytically, thereby removing the surface contaminant; electropolishing is also called electrolytic polishing. 

 

Fabric filter means a type of control device used for collecting PM by filtering a process exhaust stream through a filter or

filter media. A fabric filter is also known as a baghouse. 

 

Flash electroplating means an electrolytic process that uses or emits any of the plating and polishing metal HAP, as defined

in this section, and that is used no more than 3 cumulative minutes per hour or no more than 1 cumulative hour per day. 

 

General Provisions of this part (40 CFR part 63, subpart A) means the section of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that

addresses air pollution rules that apply to all HAP sources addressed in part 63, which includes the National Emission

Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). 

 

HAP means hazardous air pollutant as defined from the list of 188 chemicals and compounds specified in the CAA

Amendments of 1990; HAP are also called "air toxics." The five plating and polishing metal HAP, as defined in this section,

are on this list of 188 chemicals. 

 

High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter means a type of control device that uses a filter composed of a mat of randomly

arranged fibers and is designed to remove at least 99.97 percent of airborne particles that are 0.3 micrometers or larger in

diameter. 

 

Mesh pad mist eliminator means a type of control device, consisting of layers of interlocked filaments densely packed

between two supporting grids that remove liquid droplets and PM from the gas stream through inertial impaction and

direct interception. 

 

Metal coating operation means any process performed either in a tank that contains liquids or as part of a spraying

operation that applies one or more plating and polishing metal HAP, as defined in this section, to parts and products used in

manufacturing. These processes include but are not limited to: Non-chromium electroplating; electroforming;

electropolishing; other non- electrolytic metal coating processes, such as chromate conversion coating, nickel acetate sealing,

sodium dichromate sealing, and manganese phosphate coating; and thermal spraying. 

 

New source means any affected source for which you commenced construction or reconstruction after March 14, 2008. 

 

Non-cyanide electrolytic plating and electropolishing processes means electroplating, electroforming, and electropolishing

that uses or emits any of the plating and polishing metal HAP, as defined in this section, performed without cyanide in the

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tank. These processes do not use cyanide in the tank and operate at pH values less than 12. These processes use electricity and

add or remove metals such as metal HAP from parts and products used in manufacturing. Both electroplating and

electroforming can be performed with cyanide as well. 

 

Non-electrolytic plating means a process that uses or emits any of the plating and polishing metal HAP, as defined in this

section, in which metallic ions in a plating bath or solution are reduced to form a metal coating at the surface of a catalytic

substrate without the use of external electrical energy. Non-electrolytic plating is also called electroless plating. Examples

include chromate conversion coating, nickel acetate sealing, sodium dichromate sealing, and manganese phosphate coating.

 

Packed-bed scrubber means a type of control device that includes a single or double packed bed that contains packing media

on which PM and droplets impinge and are removed from the gas stream. The packed- bed section of the scrubber is

followed by a mist eliminator to remove any water entrained from the packed-bed section. 

 

Plating and polishing facility means a facility engaged in one or more of the following processes that uses or emits any of

the plating and polishing metal HAP, as defined in this section: Electroplating processes other than chromium electroplating

(i.e., non- chromium electroplating); electroless plating; other non-electrolytic metal coating processes, such as chromate

conversion coating, nickel acetate sealing, sodium dichromate sealing, and manganese phosphate coating; thermal spraying;

and the dry mechanical polishing of finished metals and formed products after plating. 

 

Plating and polishing metal HAP means any compound of any of the following metals: cadmium, chromium, lead,

manganese, and nickel, or any of these metals in the elemental form, with the exception of lead. Any material that does not

contain cadmium, chromium, lead, or nickel in amounts greater than or equal to 0.1 percent by weight, and does not contain

manganese in amounts greater than or equal to 1.0 percent by weight, as reported on the Material Safety Data Sheet for the

material, is not considered to be a plating and polishing metal HAP. 

 

Plating and polishing process tanks means any tank in which a process is performed at an affected plating and polishing

facility that uses or has the potential to emit any of the plating and polishing metal HAP, as defined in this section. The

processes performed in plating and polishing tanks include the following: Electroplating processes other than chromium

electroplating (i.e., non-chromium electroplating) performed in a tank; electroless plating; and non-electrolytic metal

coating processes, such as chromate conversion coating, nickel acetate sealing, sodium dichromate sealing, and manganese

phosphate coating; and electropolishing. This term does not include tanks containing solutions that are used to rinse or wash

parts prior to placing the parts in a plating and polishing process tank, or subsequent to removing the parts from a plating

and polishing process tank. This term also does not include thermal spraying or dry polishing with machines. 

 

PM means solid or particulate matter that is emitted into the air. 

 

Research and development process unit means any process unit that is used for conducting research and development for

new processes and products and is not used to manufacture products for commercial sale, except in a de minimis manner. 

 

Short-term plating means an electroplating process that uses or emits any of the plating and polishing metal HAP, as

defined in this section, and that is used no more than 3 cumulative minutes per hour or 1 hour cumulative per day. 

 

Tank cover for batch process units means a solid structure made of an impervious material that is designed to cover the

entire open surface of a tank or process unit that is used for plating or other metal coating processes. 

 

Tank cover for continuous process units, means a solid structure or combination of structures, made of an impervious

material that is designed to cover at least 75 percent of the open surface of the tank or process unit that is used for continuous

plating or other continuous metal coating processes. 

 

Temporary thermal spraying means a thermal spraying operation that uses or emits any of the plating and polishing metal

HAP, as defined in this section, and that lasts no more than 1 hour in duration during any one day and is conducted in situ.

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Thermal spraying that is conducted in a dedicated thermal spray booth or structure is not considered to be temporary

thermal spraying. 

 

Thermal spraying (also referred to as metal spraying or flame spraying) is a process that uses or emits any of the plating and

polishing metal HAP, as defined in this section, in which a metallic coating is applied by projecting molten or semi-molten

metal particles onto a substrate. Commonly- used thermal spraying methods include high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF)

spraying, flame spraying, electric arc spraying, plasma arc spraying, and detonation gun spraying. 

 

Water curtain means a type of control device that draws the exhaust stream through a continuous curtain of moving water to

scrub out suspended PM. 

 

Wetting agent/fume suppressant means any chemical agent that reduces or suppresses fumes or mists from a plating and

polishing tank by reducing the surface tension of the tank bath.

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Source ID: 104 Source Name: EN GREEN MASKING PAINT PROCESS

Source Capacity/Throughput: 

I. RESTRICTIONS.

 # 001 [25 Pa. Code §127.441]

Operating permit terms and conditions.

The VOC emissions from this source shall not exceed 2.7 TPY.

Emission Restriction(s).

 # 002 [25 Pa. Code §127.441]

Operating permit terms and conditions.

The facility shall keep records of the VOC emissions from this source on a monthly basis to demonstrate compliance with

the emission restriction in accordance with 25 Pa Code Section 129.51(d)(3) and the RFD Approval by the Department dated

January 20, 2006.

PROC

104

STAC

S104

No additional testing requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements).

No additional monitoring requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements).

No additional reporting requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements).

No additional work practice requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State

Only General Requirements).

No additional requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only General

Requirements).

II.

III.

IV.

V.

VI.

VII.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS.

MONITORING REQUIREMENTS.

RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

WORK PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

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Source ID: 105 Source Name: LIQUID HONE WET BLAST

Source Capacity/Throughput: 

I. RESTRICTIONS.

 # 001 [25 Pa. Code §127.441]

Operating permit terms and conditions.

The emissions from this source shall not exceed 0.048 lb/hr based on the RFD approved by the Department on January 20,

2006

Emission Restriction(s).

 # 002

 # 003

 [25 Pa. Code §127.441]

 [25 Pa. Code §127.441]

Operating permit terms and conditions.

Operating permit terms and conditions.

The blasting chamber exhaust duct must be equipped with a filter to collect the particulate from the source.

The source and control device shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and consistent with

good air pollution control practices.

PROC

105

CNTL

C105

STAC

S105

No additional testing requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements).

No additional monitoring requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements).

No additional record keeping requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State

Only General Requirements).

No additional reporting requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements).

II.

III.

IV.

V.

VI.

VII.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS.

MONITORING REQUIREMENTS.

RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

WORK PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

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Source ID: 106 Source Name: HI SOL 640 TANK

Source Capacity/Throughput: 

I. RESTRICTIONS.

 # 001 [25 Pa. Code §127.441]

Operating permit terms and conditions.

a) The individual HAPs from this source shall not exceed 1.0 TPY. 

b) The combined HAPs from the source shall not exceed 2.5 TPY.

Emission Restriction(s).

 # 002

 # 003

 [25 Pa. Code §127.441]

 [25 Pa. Code §127.441]

Operating permit terms and conditions.

Operating permit terms and conditions.

The facility must maintain records to indcate that emissions do not exceed the emissions restrictions established for this

source pursuant to the RFD approved by the Department on January 20, 2006.

(a) Cleaned parts should be drained at least 15 seconds or until dripping ceases, whichever is longer. Parts having cavities

or blind holes shall be tipped or rotated while the part is draining. During the draining, tipping or rotating, the parts

should be positioned so that solvent drains directly back to the tank. 

(b) Work area fans should be located and positioned so that they do not blow across the opening of the tank. 

(c) Be equipped with a cover that shall be closed at all times except during paint mask removal or the addition or removal

of solvent. 

(d) The unit shall be operated in accordance with the following procedures: 

PROC

106

STAC

Z106

No additional testing requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements).

No additional monitoring requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements).

No additional reporting requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only

General Requirements).

II.

III.

IV.

V.

VI.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS.

MONITORING REQUIREMENTS.

RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

WORK PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS.

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 (i) Waste solvent shall be collected and stored in closed containers. The closed containers may contain a device that

allows pressure relief, but does not allow liquid solvent to drain from the container. 

 (ii) The parts shall be dipped in the unit and not sprayed with the solvent.

 (iii) The facility shall not use sponges, fabric, wood, leather, paper products and other absorbent materials in this unit. 

 (iv) Spills during solvent transfer and use of the unit shall be cleaned up immediately.

No additional requirements exist except as provided in other sections of this permit including Section B (State Only General

Requirements).

VII. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

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I. RESTRICTIONS.

Emission Restriction(s).

 # 001

 # 002

 [25 Pa. Code §123.13]

 [40 CFR Part 63 NESHAPS for Source Categories §40 CFR 63.342]

Processes

Standards.

 No person may permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of particulate matter from any process in a manner that

the concentration of particulate matter in the effluent gas exceeds .04 grain per dry standard cubic foot, when the effluent gas

volume is less than 150,000 dry standard cubic feet per minute.

(a) Each owner or operator of an affected source subject to the provisions of this subpart shall comply with these

requirements on and after the compliance dates specified in §63.343(a). All affected sources are regulated by applying

maximum achievable control technology. 

 

(b) Applicability of emission limits. 

 

 (1) The emission limitations in this section apply during tank operation as defined in §63.341, and during periods of

startup and shutdown as these are routine occurrences for affected sources subject to this subpart. The emission limitations

do not apply during periods of malfunction, but the work practice standards that address operation and maintenance and

that are required by paragraph (f) of this section must be followed during malfunctions. 

 (2) If an owner or operator is controlling a group of tanks with a common add-on air pollution control device, the

emission limitations of paragraphs (c), (d), and (e) of this section apply whenever any one affected source is operated. The

emission limitation that applies to the group of affected sources is: 

 

 (i) The emission limitation identified in paragraphs (c), (d), and (e) of this section if the affected sources are performing

the same type of operation (e.g., hard chromium electroplating), are subject to the same emission limitation, and are not

controlled by an add-on air pollution control device also controlling nonaffected sources; 

 

 (ii) Not applicable.

 

 (iii) The emission limitation calculated according to §63.344(e)(4) if affected sources are performing different types of

operations, or affected sources are performing the same operations but subject to different emission limitations, and are

controlled with an add-on air pollution control device that may also be controlling emissions from nonaffected sources. 

 

(c) (1) Standards for open surface hard chromium electroplating tanks. During tank operation, each owner or operator of an

existing, new, or reconstructed affected source shall control chromium emissions discharged to the atmosphere from that

affected source by either: 

 

 (i) Not allowing the concentration of total chromium in the exhaust gas stream discharged to the atmosphere to

exceed 0.015 milligrams of total chromium per dry standard cubic meter (mg/dscm) of ventilation air (6.6 x 10-6 grains per

dry standard cubic foot (gr/dscf)) for all open surface hard chromium electroplating tanks that are affected sources other

than those that are existing affected sources located at small hard chromium electroplating facilities; or 

 

Subpart N - National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Electroplating and

Chromium Anodizing Tanks.

Group Name: HARD CHROMIUM ELECTROPLATING

Group Description: Hard Chromium Electroplating Tanks # 1 - 8

Sources included in this group:

ID Name

101A

101B

CHROME ELECTROPLATING TANKS (1-5)

CHROME ELECTROPLATING TANKS (6-8)

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Operation Hours Restriction(s).

 # 003 [25 Pa. Code §127.12b]

Plan approval terms and conditions.

 (ii) Not allowing the concentration of total chromium in the exhaust gas stream discharged to the atmosphere to

exceed 0.03 mg/dscm (1.3 x 10-5 gr/dscf) if the open surface hard chromium electroplating tank is an existing affected source

and is located at a small, hard chromium electroplating facility; or 

 

 (iii) Not applicable. 

 (2) Not applicable.

 (3) (i) An owner or operator may demonstrate the size of a hard chromium electroplating facility through the definitions

in §63.341(a). Alternatively, an owner or operator of a facility with a maximum cumulative potential rectifier capacity of 60

million amp-hr/yr or more may be considered small if the actual cumulative rectifier capacity is less than 60 million amphr/yr as demonstrated using the following procedures: 

 

 (A) Not applicable.

 

 (B) By accepting a federally-enforceable limit on the maximum cumulative potential rectifier capacity of a hard

chromium electroplating facility and by maintaining monthly records in accordance with §63.346(b)(12) to demonstrate that

the limit has not been exceeded. The actual cumulative rectifier capacity for the previous 12-month rolling period shall be

tabulated monthly by adding the capacity for the current month to the capacities for the previous 11 months. 

 

 (ii) Once the monthly records required to be kept by §63.346(b)(12) and by this paragraph (c)(3)(ii) show that the actual

cumulative rectifier capacity over the previous 12-month rolling period corresponds to the large designation, the owner or

operator is subject to the emission limitation identified in paragraph (c)(1)(i), (iii), (c)(2)(i), (iii), or (iv) of this section, in

accordance with the compliance schedule of §63.343(a)(5). 

(d) - (e) Not applicable.

(f) [Included with the "Work Practice Requirements" for this Source Group, cited under 40 CFR §63.642.]

 [Compliance with the requirements in this streamlined permit condition assures compliance with the applicable

provisions of Conditions #6(a) and the second sentence of Condition #6(c)(i) of Plan Approval # 25-974A.]

 Total cumulative ampere hours for all chromium plating units at the facility shall be less than 60 million ampere-hours per

year. A year shall be defined as any consecutive 12-month rolling period.

 [From Condition #6(b) of Plan Approval # PA-25-974A]

 # 004 [40 CFR Part 63 NESHAPS for Source Categories §40 CFR 63.344]

Performance test requirements and test methods.

(a) - (c) Not applicable.

(d) Establishing site-specific operating parameter values. 

 

 (1) - (2) Not applicable.

 

 (3) The surface tension of electroplating and anodizing baths shall be measured using Method 306B, "Surface Tension

Subpart N - National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Electroplating and

Chromium Anodizing Tanks.

II. TESTING REQUIREMENTS.

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 # 005

 # 006

 [25 Pa. Code §127.12b]

 [40 CFR Part 63 NESHAPS for Source Categories §40 CFR 63.343]

Plan approval terms and conditions.

Compliance provisions.

Measurement and Recordkeeping for Tanks used at Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Anodizing Facilities,"

appendix A of this part. This method should also be followed when wetting agent type or combination wetting agent/foam

blanket type fume suppressants are used to control chromium emissions from a hard chromium electroplating tank and

surface tension measurement is conducted to demonstrate continuous compliance. 

 

 (4) - (5) Not applicable.

(e) Special compliance provisions for multiple sources controlled by a common add-on air pollution control device. 

 

 (1) - (5) Not applicable.

 (6) Each owner or operator that uses the special compliance provisions of this section to demonstrate compliance with the

emission limitations of §63.342 shall repeat these procedures if a tank is added or removed from the control system

regardless of whether that tank is a nonaffected source. If the new nonaffected tank replaces an existing nonaffected tank of

the same size and is connected to the control system through the same size inlet duct then this procedure does not have to be

repeated. 

 

(f) Not applicable.

 The permittee shall maintain an operating pressure drop range of greater than zero and less than 1.57 inches of water

column across the scrubber system.

 [The authority for the above requirement is from Condition #6(f) of Plan Approval # PA-25-974A.]

[Paragraphs (a) - (b) are included with the "Additional Requirements" for this Source Group, cited under 40 CFR §63.343.]

(c) Monitoring to demonstrate continuous compliance. The owner or operator of an affected source subject to the emission

limitations of this subpart shall conduct monitoring according to the type of air pollution control technique that is used to

comply with the emission limitation. The monitoring required to demonstrate continuous compliance with the emission

limitations is identified in this section for the air pollution control techniques expected to be used by the owners or

operators of affected sources. 

 

 (1) Not applicable. 

 (2) Packed-bed scrubber systems. 

 

 (i) Not applicable. 

 (ii) On and after the date on which the initial performance test is required to be completed under §63.7, the owner or

operator of an affected source, or group of affected sources under common control, shall monitor and record the velocity

pressure at the inlet to the packed-bed system and the pressure drop across the scrubber system once each day that any

affected source is operating. To be in compliance with the standards, the scrubber system shall be operated within ±10

percent of the velocity pressure value established during the initial performance test, and within ±1 inch of water column of

the pressure drop value established during the initial performance test, or within the range of compliant operating

parameter values established during multiple performance tests. 

 

Subpart N - National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Electroplating and

Chromium Anodizing Tanks.

III. MONITORING REQUIREMENTS.

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 (3) - (4) Not applicable.

 (5) Wetting agent-type or combination wetting agent-type/foam blanket fume suppressants. 

 

 (i) Not applicable.

 

 (ii) On and after the date on which the initial performance test is required to be completed under §63.7, the owner or

operator of an affected source shall monitor the surface tension of the electroplating or anodizing bath. Operation of the

affected source at a surface tension greater than the value established during the performance test, or greater than 45

dynes/cm as measured by a stalagmometer or 35 dynes/cm as measured by a tensiometer if the owner or operator is using

this value in accordance with paragraph (c)(5)(i) of this section, shall constitute noncompliance with the standards. The

surface tension shall be monitored according to the following schedule: 

 

 (A) The surface tension shall be measured once every 4 hours during operation of the tank with a stalagmometer or

a tensiometer as specified in Method 306B, appendix A of this part. 

 

 (B) The time between monitoring can be increased if there have been no exceedances. The surface tension shall be

measured once every 4 hours of tank operation for the first 40 hours of tank operation after the compliance date. Once there

are no exceedances during 40 hours of tank operation, surface tension measurement may be conducted once every 8 hours of

tank operation. Once there are no exceedances during 40 hours of tank operation, surface tension measurement may be

conducted once every 40 hours of tank operation on an ongoing basis, until an exceedance occurs. The minimum frequency

of monitoring allowed by this subpart is once every 40 hours of tank operation. 

 

 (C) Once an exceedance occurs as indicated through surface tension monitoring, the original monitoring schedule

of once every 4 hours must be resumed. A subsequent decrease in frequency shall follow the schedule laid out in paragraph

(c)(5)(ii)(B) of this section. For example, if an owner or operator had been monitoring an affected source once every 40

hours and an exceedance occurs, subsequent monitoring would take place once every 4 hours of tank operation. Once an

exceedance does not occur for 40 hours of tank operation, monitoring can occur once every 8 hours of tank operation. Once

an exceedance does not occur for 40 hours of tank operation on this schedule, monitoring can occur once every 40 hours of

tank operation. 

 (iii) Once a bath solution is drained from the affected tank and a new solution added, the original monitoring schedule

of once every 4 hours must be resumed, with a decrease in monitoring frequency allowed following the procedures of

paragraphs (c)(5)(ii)(B) and (C) of this section. 

 

 (6) Not applicable.

 (7) Fume suppressant/add-on control device. 

 

 (i) If the owner or operator of an affected source uses both a fume suppressant and add-on control device and both are

needed to comply with the applicable emission limit, monitoring requirements as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (6)

of this section, and the work practice standards of Table 1 of §63.342, apply for each of the control techniques used. 

 

 (ii) Not applicable. 

 (8) Not applicable.

(d) Not applicable.

 [Compliance with the requirements of paragraph (c), above, assures compliance with the applicable provisions from

Condition #'s (6)(f) - (h) of Plan Approval # PA-25-974A.]

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 # 007

 # 008

 [25 Pa. Code §127.12b]

 [40 CFR Part 63 NESHAPS for Source Categories §40 CFR 63.346]

Plan approval terms and conditions.

Recordkeeping requirements.

 Monthly records of ampere-hours for each plating unit shall be maintained using non-resettable ampere-hour meters.

 [From Condition #6(c)(i) of Plan Approval # PA-25-974A]

(a) The owner or operator of each affected source subject to these standards shall fulfill all recordkeeping requirements

outlined in this section and in the General Provisions to 40 CFR part 63, according to the applicability of subpart A of this

part as identified in Table 1 of this subpart. 

 

(b) The owner or operator of an affected source subject to the provisions of this subpart shall maintain the following records

for such source: 

 

 (1) Inspection records for the add-on air pollution control device, if such a device is used, and monitoring equipment, to

document that the inspection and maintenance required by the work practice standards of §63.342(f) and Table 1 of §63.342

have taken place. The record can take the form of a checklist and should identify the device inspected, the date of inspection,

a brief description of the working condition of the device during the inspection, and any actions taken to correct deficiencies

found during the inspection. 

 

 (2) Records of all maintenance performed on the affected source, the add-on air pollution control device, and monitoring

equipment; 

 

 (3) Records of the occurrence, duration, and cause (if known) of each malfunction of process, add-on air pollution control,

and monitoring equipment; 

 

 (4) Records of actions taken during periods of malfunction when such actions are inconsistent with the operation and

maintenance plan; 

 

 (5) Other records, which may take the form of checklists, necessary to demonstrate consistency with the provisions of the

operation and maintenance plan required by §63.342(f)(3); 

 

 (6) Test reports documenting results of all performance tests; 

 

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

necessary to determine compliance with the special compliance procedures of §63.344(e); 

 

 (8) Records of monitoring data required by §63.343(c) that are used to demonstrate compliance with the standard

including the date and time the data are collected; 

 

 (9) The specific identification (i.e., the date and time of commencement and completion) of each period of excess

emissions, as indicated by monitoring data, that occurs during malfunction of the process, add-on air pollution control, or

monitoring equipment; 

 

 (10) The specific identification (i.e., the date and time of commencement and completion) of each period of excess

emissions, as indicated by monitoring data, that occurs during periods other than malfunction of the process, add-on air

pollution control, or monitoring equipment; 

 

 (11) The total process operating time of the affected source during the reporting period; 

 

Subpart N - National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Electroplating and

Chromium Anodizing Tanks.

IV. RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS.

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 # 009

 # 010

 [25 Pa. Code §127.441]

 [40 CFR Part 63 NESHAPS for Source Categories §40 CFR 63.347]

Operating permit terms and conditions.

Reporting requirements.

 (12) Records of the actual cumulative rectifier capacity of hard chromium electroplating tanks at a facility expended

during each month of the reporting period, and the total capacity expended to date for a reporting period, if the owner or

operator is using the actual cumulative rectifier capacity to determine facility size in accordance with §63.342(c)(3); 

 

 (13) For sources using fume suppressants to comply with the standards, records of the date and time that fume

suppressants are added to the electroplating or anodizing bath; 

 

 (14) - (15) Not applicable.

 

 (16) All documentation supporting the notifications and reports required by §63.9, §63.10, and §63.347. 

 

(c) All records shall be maintained for a period of 5 years in accordance with §63.10(b)(1).

[Compliance with the above requirements in this streamlined permit condition assures compliance with the provisions

from Condition # (6)(d) of Plan Approval # PA-25-974A.]

(a) All requests, reports, applications, submittals, and other communications to the Administrator pursuant to 40 CFR Part

63, shall be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and to the

Department.

 (1) The appropriate EPA address is:

 Director, Air Protection Division

 EPA, Region III

 1650 Arch Street

 Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029

 (2) The Department address is:

 Regional Air Quality Program Manager

 PA Department of Environmental Protection

 NW Regional Office

 230 Chestnut Street

 Meadville, PA 16335

 [Compliance with the requirements in this streamlined permit condition assures compliance with the applicable

provisions from Condition #12 of Plan Approval # PA-25-974A]

(a) The owner or operator of each affected source subject to these standards shall fulfill all reporting requirements outlined

in this section and in the General Provisions to 40 CFR part 63, according to the applicability of subpart A as identified in

Table 1 of this subpart. These reports shall be made to the Administrator at the appropriate address as identified in §63.13 or

to the delegated State authority. 

 

 (1) Reports required by subpart A of this part and this section may be sent by U.S. mail, fax, or by another courier. 

 

 (i) Submittals sent by U.S. mail shall be postmarked on or before the specified date. 

Subpart N - National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Electroplating and

Chromium Anodizing Tanks.

V. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

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 (ii) Submittals sent by other methods shall be received by the Administrator on or before the specified date. 

 

 (2) If acceptable to both the Administrator and the owner or operator of an affected source, reports may be submitted on

electronic media. 

 

(b) The reporting requirements of this section apply to the owner or operator of an affected source when such source

becomes subject to the provisions of this subpart. 

 

(c) - (f) Not applicable.

 

(g)(1) - (2) Not applicable.

 (3) Contents of ongoing compliance status reports. The owner or operator of an affected source for which compliance

monitoring is required in accordance with §63.343(c) shall prepare a summary report to document the ongoing compliance

status of the source. The report must contain the following information: 

 

 (i) The company name and address of the affected source; 

 

 (ii) An identification of the operating parameter that is monitored for compliance determination, as required by

§63.343(c); 

 

 (iii) The relevant emission limitation for the affected source, and the operating parameter value, or range of values,

that correspond to compliance with this emission limitation as specified in the notification of compliance status required by

paragraph (e) of this section; 

 

 (iv) The beginning and ending dates of the reporting period; 

 

 (v) A description of the type of process performed in the affected source; 

 

 (vi) The total operating time of the affected source during the reporting period; 

 

 (vii) If the affected source is a hard chromium electroplating tank and the owner or operator is limiting the maximum

cumulative rectifier capacity in accordance with §63.342(c)(2), the actual cumulative rectifier capacity expended during the

reporting period, on a month-by-month basis; 

 

 (viii) A summary of operating parameter values, including the total duration of excess emissions during the reporting

period as indicated by those values, the total duration of excess emissions expressed as a percent of the total source

operating time during that reporting period, and a breakdown of the total duration of excess emissions during the reporting

period into those that are due to process upsets, control equipment malfunctions, other known causes, and unknown causes;

 (ix) A certification by a responsible official, as defined in §63.2, that the work practice standards in §63.342(f) were

followed in accordance with the operation and maintenance plan for the source; 

 

 (x) If the operation and maintenance plan required by §63.342(f)(3) was not followed, an explanation of the reasons for

not following the provisions, an assessment of whether any excess emission and/or parameter monitoring exceedances are

believed to have occurred, and a copy of the report(s) required by §63.342(f)(3)(iv) documenting that the operation and

maintenance plan was not followed; 

 

 (xi) A description of any changes in monitoring, processes, or controls since the last reporting period; 

 

 (xii) The name, title, and signature of the responsible official who is certifying the accuracy of the report; and 

 

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 (xiii) The date of the report. 

 

 (4) When more than one monitoring device is used to comply with the continuous compliance monitoring required by

§63.343(c), the owner or operator shall report the results as required for each monitoring device. However, when one

monitoring device is used as a backup for the primary monitoring device, the owner or operator shall only report the

results from the monitoring device used to meet the monitoring requirements of this subpart. If both devices are used to

meet these requirements, then the owner or operator shall report the results from each monitoring device for the relevant

compliance period. 

 

(h) Ongoing compliance status reports for area sources. The requirements of this paragraph do not alleviate affected area

sources from complying with the requirements of State or Federal operating permit programs under 40 CFR part 71. 

 

 (1) The owner or operator of an affected source that is located at an area source site shall prepare a summary report to

document the ongoing compliance status of the affected source. The report shall contain the information identified in

paragraph (g)(3) of this section, shall be completed annually and retained on site, and made available to the Administrator

upon request. The report shall be completed annually except as provided in paragraph (h)(2) of this section. 

 

 (2) Reports of exceedances. 

 

 (i) If both of the following conditions are met, semiannual reports shall be prepared and submitted to the

Administrator: 

 

 (A) The total duration of excess emissions (as indicated by the monitoring data collected by the owner or operator

of the affected source in accordance with §63.343(c)) is 1 percent or greater of the total operating time for the reporting

period; and 

 

 (B) The total duration of malfunctions of the add-on air pollution control device and monitoring equipment is 5

percent or greater of the total operating time. 

 

 (ii) Once an owner or operator of an affected source reports an exceedance as defined in paragraph (h)(2)(i)of this

section, ongoing compliance status reports shall be submitted semiannually until a request to reduce reporting frequency

under paragraph (h)(3) of this section is approved. 

 

 (iii) The Administrator may determine on a case-by-case basis that the summary report shall be completed more

frequently and submitted, or that the annual report shall be submitted instead of being retained on site, if these measures

are necessary to accurately assess the compliance status of the source. 

 

 (3) Request to reduce frequency of ongoing compliance status reports. 

 

 (i) An owner or operator who is required to submit ongoing compliance status reports on a semiannual (or more

frequent) basis, or is required to submit its annual report instead of retaining it on site, may reduce the frequency of

reporting to annual and/or be allowed to maintain the annual report onsite if all of the following conditions are met: 

 

 (A) For 1 full year (e.g., 2 semiannual or 4 quarterly reporting periods), the ongoing compliance status reports

demonstrate that the affected source is in compliance with the relevant emission limit; 

 

 (B) The owner or operator continues to comply with all applicable recordkeeping and monitoring requirements of

subpart A of this part and this subpart; and 

 

 (C) The Administrator does not object to a reduced reporting frequency for the affected source, as provided in

paragraphs (h)(3)(ii) and (iii) of this section. 

 

 (ii) The frequency of submitting ongoing compliance status reports may be reduced only after the owner or operator

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Standards.

notifies the Administrator in writing of his or her intention to make such a change, and the Administrator does not object to

the intended change. In deciding whether to approve a reduced reporting frequency, the Administrator may review

information concerning the source's previous performance history during the 5-year recordkeeping period prior to the

intended change, or the recordkeeping period since the source's compliance date, whichever is shorter. Records subject to

review may include performance test results, monitoring data, and evaluations of an owner or operator's conformance with

emission limitations and work practice standards. Such information may be used by the Administrator to make a judgement

about the source's potential for noncompliance in the future. If the Administrator disapproves the owner or operator's

request to reduce reporting frequency, the Administrator will notify the owner or operator in writing within 45 days after

receiving notice of the owner or operator's intention. The notification from the Administrator to the owner or operator will

specify the grounds on which the disapproval is based. In the absence of a notice of disapproval within 45 days, approval is

automatically granted. 

 

 (iii) As soon as the monitoring data required by §63.343(c) show that the source is not in compliance with the relevant

emission limit, the frequency of reporting shall revert to semiannual, and the owner shall state this exceedance in the

ongoing compliance status report for the next reporting period. After demonstrating ongoing compliance with the relevant

emission limit for another full year, the owner or operator may again request approval from the Administrator to reduce

the reporting frequency as allowed by paragraph (h)(3) of this section. 

 

(i) Not applicable.

 [Compliance with the above requirements in this streamlined permit condition assures compliance with the provisions

from Condition # (6)(d) of Plan Approval # PA-25-974A.]

[Paragraphs (a) - (e) are inlcuded with the "Restrictions" requirements for this Source Group, cited under 40 CFR §63.342.]

(f) Operation and maintenance practices. All owners or operators subject to the standards in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this

section are subject to these operation and maintenance practices. 

 (1) (i) At all times, including periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction, owners or operators shall operate and

maintain any affected source, including associated air pollution control devices and monitoring equipment, in a manner

consistent with good air pollution control practices. 

 

 (ii) Malfunctions shall be corrected as soon as practicable after their occurrence. 

 

 (iii) Operation and maintenance requirements established pursuant to section 112 of the Act are enforceable

independent of emissions limitations or other requirements in relevant standards. 

 

 (2) (i) Determination of whether acceptable operation and maintenance procedures are being used will be based on

information available to the Administrator, which may include, but is not limited to, monitoring results; review of the

operation and maintenance plan, procedures, and records; and inspection of the source. 

 

 (ii) Based on the results of a determination made under paragraph (f)(2)(i) of this section, the Administrator may

require that an owner or operator of an affected source make changes to the operation and maintenance plan required by

paragraph (f)(3) of this section for that source. Revisions may be required if the Administrator finds that the plan: 

 

 (A) Does not address a malfunction that has occurred; 

 

 (B) Fails to provide for the proper operation of the affected source, the air pollution control techniques, or the

Subpart N - National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Electroplating and

Chromium Anodizing Tanks.

VI. WORK PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS.

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control system and process monitoring equipment during a malfunction in a manner consistent with good air pollution

control practices; or 

 

 (C) Does not provide adequate procedures for correcting malfunctioning process equipment, air pollution control

techniques, or monitoring equipment as quickly as practicable. 

 

 (3) Operation and maintenance plan. 

 

 (i) The owner or operator of an affected source subject to paragraph (f) of this section shall prepare an operation and

maintenance plan no later than the compliance date, except for hard chromium electroplaters and the chromium anodizing

operations in California which have until January 25, 1998. The plan shall be incorporated by reference into the source's title

V permit, if and when a title V permit is required. The plan shall include the following elements: 

 (A) The plan shall specify the operation and maintenance criteria for the affected source, the add-on air pollution

control device (if such a device is used to comply with the emission limits), and the process and control system monitoring

equipment, and shall include a standardized checklist to document the operation and maintenance of this equipment; 

 

 (B) For sources using an add-on air pollution control device or monitoring equipment to comply with this subpart,

the plan shall incorporate the work practice standards for that device or monitoring equipment, as identified in Table 1 of

this section, if the specific equipment used is identified in Table 1 of this section; 

 

 (C) Not applicable.

 (D) The plan shall specify procedures to be followed to ensure that equipment or process malfunctions due to poor

maintenance or other preventable conditions do not occur; and 

 

 (E) The plan shall include a systematic procedure for identifying malfunctions of process equipment, add-on air

pollution control devices, and process and control system monitoring equipment and for implementing corrective actions

to address such malfunctions. 

 

 (ii) If the operation and maintenance plan fails to address or inadequately addresses an event that meets the

characteristics of a malfunction at the time the plan is initially developed, the owner or operator shall revise the operation

and maintenance plan within 45 days after such an event occurs. The revised plan shall include procedures for operating and

maintaining the process equipment, add-on air pollution control device, or monitoring equipment during similar

malfunction events, and a program for corrective action for such events. 

 

 (iii) Recordkeeping associated with the operation and maintenance plan is identified in §63.346(b). Reporting

associated with the operation and maintenance plan is identified in §63.347(g) and (h) and paragraph (f)(3)(iv) of this section.

 

 

 (iv) If actions taken by the owner or operator during periods of malfunction are inconsistent with the procedures

specified in the operation and maintenance plan required by paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this section, the owner or operator shall

record the actions taken for that even and shall report by phone such actions within 2 working days after commencing

actions inconsistent with the plan. This report shall be followed by a letter within 7 working days after the end of the event,

unless the owner or operator makes alternative reporting arrangements, in advance, with the Administrator. 

 (v) The owner or operator shall keep the written operation and maintenance plan on record after it is developed to be

made available for inspection, upon request, by the Administrator for the life of the affected source or until the source is no

longer subject to the provisions of this subpart. In addition, if the operation and maintenance plan is revised, the owner or

operator shall keep previous (i.e., superseded) versions of the operation and maintenance plan on record to be made

available for inspection, upon request, by the Administrator for a period of 5 years after each revision to the plan. 

 (vi) To satisfy the requirements of paragraph (f)(3) of this section, the owner or operator may use applicable standard

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Applicability and designation of sources.

operating procedure (SOP) manuals, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plans, or other existing plans,

provided the alternative plans meet the requirements of this section. 

 

(g) Not applicable.

 Table 1 to §63.342 -- Summary of Operation and Maintenance Practices

1. Once per Quarter, visually inspect device to ensure there is proper drainage, no chromic acid buildup on the packed beds,

and no evidence of chemical attack on the structural integrity of the device. 

2. Once per Quarter, visually inspect back portion of the chevron blade mist eliminator to ensure that it is dry and there is

no break-through of chromic acid mist.

3. Once per Quarter, visually inspect ductwork from tank to the control device to ensure there are no leaks.

4. Whenever makeup is added, Add fresh makeup water to the top of the packed bed *, ** 

The operation and maintenance practices for the stalagmometer is to follow manufacturers recommendations.

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* If greater than 50 percent of the scrubber water is drained (e.g., for maintenance purposes), makeup water may be added

to the scrubber basin.

** For horizontal-flow scrubbers, top is defined as the section of the unit directly above the packing media such that the

makeup water would flow perpendicular to the air flow through the packing. For vertical-flow units, the top is defined as

the area downstream of the packing material such that the makeup water would flow countercurrent to the air flow through

the unit.

(a) The affected source to which the provisions of this subpart apply is each chromium electroplating or chromium

anodizing tank at facilities performing hard chromium electroplating, decorative chromium electroplating, or chromium

anodizing. 

(b) Owners or operators of affected sources subject to the provisions of this subpart must also comply with the requirements

of subpart A of this part, according to the applicability of subpart A of this part to such sources, as identified in Table 1 of

this subpart. [For reference, Table 1 is appended to this operating permit.]

 

(c) Process tanks associated with a chromium electroplating or chromium anodizing process, but in which neither

chromium electroplating nor chromium anodizing is taking place, are not subject to the provisions of this subpart.

Examples of such tanks include, but are not limited to, rinse tanks, etching tanks, and cleaning tanks. Likewise, tanks that

contain a chromium solution, but in which no electrolytic process occurs, are not subject to this subpart. An example of such

a tank is a chrome conversion coating tank where no electrical current is applied. 

 

(d) Not applicable.

 

(e) If you are an owner or operator of an area source subject to this subpart, you are exempt from the obligation to obtain a

permit under 40 CFR part 70 or 71, provided you are not required to obtain a permit under 40 CFR 70.3(a) or 71.3(a) for a

reason other than your status as an area source under this subpart. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, you must

continue to comply with the provisions of this subpart applicable to area sources.

Subpart N - National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Electroplating and

Chromium Anodizing Tanks.

VII. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

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Compliance provisions.

(a) Compliance dates. 

 

 (1) The owner or operator of an existing affected source shall comply with the emission limitations in §63.342 as follows:

 

 (i) Not applicable. 

 

 (ii) No later than 2 years after January 25, 1995, if the affected source is a hard chromium electroplating tank or a

chromium anodizing tank. 

 

 (2) The owner or operator of a new or reconstructed affected source that has an initial startup after January 25, 1995, shall

comply immediately upon startup of the source. The owner or operator of a new or reconstructed affected source that has an

initial startup after December 16, 1993 but before January 25, 1995, shall follow the compliance schedule of §63.6(b)(1). 

 (3) - (7) Not applicable.

 

(b) Not applicable.

[Paragraphs (c) - (d) are included with the "Monitoring Requirements" for this Source Group, cited under 40 CFR §63.343.]

Subpart N - National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Electroplating and

Chromium Anodizing Tanks.

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SECTION F. Alternative Operation Requirements.

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SECTION G. Emission Restriction Summary.

Site Emission Restriction Summary

Emission Limit Pollutant

Source Id Source Description

101A

101B

102

104

105

106

CHROME ELECTROPLATING TANKS (1-5)

CHROME ELECTROPLATING TANKS (6-8)

MISCELLANEOUS NATURAL GAS USAGE

EN GREEN MASKING PAINT PROCESS

LIQUID HONE WET BLAST

HI SOL 640 TANK

Emission Limit

Emission Limit

Emission Limit

Emission Limit

Emission Limit

Emission Limit

Pollutant

Pollutant

Pollutant

Pollutant

Pollutant

Pollutant

 0.015

 0.030

 0.040

 0.015

 0.030

 0.040

 500.000

 0.040

 2.700

 0.048

 1.000

 2.500

MG/DSCM

MG/DSCM

gr/DRY FT3

MG/DSCM

MG/DSCM

gr/DRY FT3

PPMV

gr/DRY FT3

Tons/Yr

Lbs/Hr

Tons/Yr

Tons/Yr

For Tanks 7 & 8

For Tanks 1 - 6

For Tanks 7 & 8

For Tanks 1 - 6

dry basis

individual HAP

combined HAPs

Chromium Compounds

Chromium Compounds

TSP

Chromium Compounds

Chromium Compounds

TSP

SOX

TSP

VOC

TSP

Hazardous Air Pollutants

Hazardous Air Pollutants
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HI TECH PLATING CO/ERIE

DEP Auth ID: 792062

SECTION H. Miscellaneous.

(a) The definitions of 40 CFR §§ 60.2 and 63.341, as well as the units and abbreviations of 40 CFR § 63.3, shall be used to determine

compliance with any applicable requirements from 40 CFR Part 63, Subparts A and N included in this State Only Operating Permit.

(b) The "Table 1 to Subpart N of Part 63" referenced in 40 CFR §63.340 of this State Only Operating Permit, is included as an

Appendix to the permit. The table specifies the applicability of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart A (General Provisions) to Subpart N. 

(c) The "Test Method 306B - Surface Tension Measurement for Tanks Used at Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium

Anodizing Facilities" is included as Appendix B to this State Only Operating Permit.

(d) The pollutant identified as "T076" in Section G, Emission Restriction Summary, of this permit is chromium compounds.

(e) Source 102, Miscellaneous Natural Gas-Fired Usage, is comprised of the following natural gas-fired furnaces:

 (1) Front Office Furnace - rated at 120,000 Btu/hr; installed in 1991

 (2) Back of Chrome Building Furnace - rated at 112,500 Btu/hr; installed in 1991

 (3) Nickel Building Furnace - rated at 112,500 Btu/hr; installed in 2003

(f) There are no emission limitations, record keeping, reporting, monitoring, testing, work practice, or other requirements for the

following sources and/or activities:

 (1) Three (3) Self-Contained Shot Blast Units

 (2) Small Ultrasonic Parts Washer (less than 1 gallon capacity)

 (3) Two (2) Alkaline Cleaning Tanks for the Hard Chromium Electroplating Process.

 (4) Hydrochloric Acid Dip Tank

 (5) Rinse Tank for the Hard Chromium Electroplating Process

 (6) Glass Bead Blaster with self-contained dust collector exhausting indoors 

 (7) Chromic Acid Etch - less than 300 lb/yr - exempted from plan approval 1/20/2006.

 (8) Nickel Stripping Operation (approx 5 gal/yr) - exempted from plan approval 6/3/2009. 

(g) This permit was renewed on July 13, 2010. The requirements of 40 CFR 63 Subpart 6W were incorporated into the permit with

this renewal.
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