North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 

Pat McCrory 

Governor 

· May 22, 2013 

Mr. Jason Smith 

Plant Manager 

Hanson Brick East, LLC, dba Hanson Brick 

Hanson Brick - Monroe 

Post Office Box 5012 

Monroe, North Carolina 28111 

Dear Mr. Smith: 

Division of Air Quality 

Sheila C. Holman 

Director 

SUBJECT: Air Quality Permit No. 03752T32 

Facility ID: 9000028 

Hanson Brick East, LLC, dba Hanson Brick -Monroe 

Union County · 

Fee Class: Title V 

John E. Skvarla, ill 

Secretary 

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

ofa Title V permit, received July 31, 2007 and August 2, 2010, we are forwarding herewith Air Quality Permit No. 

03752T32 to Hanson Brick East, LLC dba Hanson Brick-Monroe, located in Monroe, North Carolina authorizing 

the construction and operation, of the emission source(s) and associated air pollution control device(s) specified 

herein. Additionally, any emissions activities determined from your Air Quality Permit Application as being 

insignificant per !SA North Carolina Administrative Code 2Q .0503(8) have been listed for informational purposes 

as an "ATTACHMENT." Please note the requirements for the annual compliance certification are contained in 

General Condition Pin Section 3. The cun·ent owner is responsible for submitting a compliance certification for the 

entire year regardless of who owned the facility during the year. 

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

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

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

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

emission source. 

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

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

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

(North Carolina General Statutes) lSOB-23, and filed with both the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail 

Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714 and the Division of Air Quality, Pennitting Section, 1641 Mail 

Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1641. The form for requesting a formal adjudicatory hearing may be 

obtained upon request from the Office of Administrative Hearings. Please note that this permit will be stayed in its 

entirety upon receipt of the request for a hearing unless a request for a hearing is made pursuant to NCGS ISOB-23, 

this Air Quality Permit shall be final and binding 30 days after issuance. 

Permilting Section 

1641 Mail SeNice Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1641 

217 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 

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

Internet: VNIW.ncair.org " • ••~ •'- ._., __ r -•-·-· tln..t,.;.,,..,,.,,.,.,Q""''"'...-IP~I\t>r 
Mr. Jason Smith 

May22, 2013 

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

150B-22. This request must be submitted in writing to the Director and must identifY the specific provisions or 

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

regardless of a request for informal modification unless a request for a hearing is also made under NCGS 150B-23. 

The construction of new air pollution emission source(s) and associated air pollution control device(s), or 

modifications to the emission source(s) and air pollution control device(s) described in this permit must be covered 

under an Air Quality Permit issued by the Division of Air Quality prior to construction unless the Permittee has 

fulfilled the requirements ofGS 143-215-1 08A(b) and received written approval from the Director of the Division 

of Air Quality to commence construction. Failure to receive an Air Quality Permit or written approval prior to 

commencing construction is a violation ofGS 143-215.108A and may subject the Permittee to civil or criminal 

penalties as described in GS 143-215.114A and 143-215.114B. 

This Air Quality Permit shall be effective from May 22, 2013 until April30, 2018, is nontransferable to 

future owners and operators, and shall be subject to the cond · · san · tions as specified therein. Should you 

have any questions concerning this matter, please cont s. Jenny Shepp d at (919) 707-8727. 

Enclosure 

cc: GJegg Worley, EPA Region 4 

l>tg.ooresville Regional Office 

-A:entral Files 
ATTACHEMENTI: 

Summary of Changes to the Existing Permit (Permit No. 03752T32) 

P~ge(s) Section Description of Chanee(s) 

Cover letter Update penni! revision nwnber and issue date, revise insignificant activity 

list and TYEE 

I Update permit revision nwnber and issue date, application number 

3 Section I Remove Case by Case MACT designations for brick kilns in the equipment 

list 

5 through 8 Section 2.\A Remove Case By Case MACT condition and replace with condition to 

avoid being major for HAPs (2.1A5), update all permitting requirements to 

current language. 

11 through 13 Section 2 .I C and Updated 20 .0524, NSPS 000 conditions for new VE standard on 

D openings 

9 throngh 18 Section 2.1 B, C, Updated all condition to current language 

D, E, F, andG 

22 Section 3 Updated to current language 
ATTACHEMENT II: 

l-SI 

I-S2 

1-CH-1 

1-lRDCH 

1-lRDCM 

1-IRDCC-1 

1-lRDCC-2 

I-2RDCH 

I-2RDCM 

I-2RDCC-1 

I-2RDCC-2 

Activities Pursuant to 15A NCAC 

COATINGS PROCESSING- Rotary Drum Mixer Process 

Storage tons) w/auger-type by pump 1-IRDCH and/or I2RDCH hopper feeders, can be reversed to purge the silo by transporting the material into a bat can 

Storage silo #2 (100 tons) w/auger-type feeder fed by pump truck; feeds 1-!RDCH and/or I2RDCH hopper feeders, can be reversed to purge the silo by transporting the material into a bat can 

Coatings #I and auger tractor; 1-1-RDCH and/or 1-2-RDCH 

hoppers/feeders (20 tons) controlled by bagftlter (2,032 square feet of filter area, ID No. CD-9) 

#1 Rotary drum coatings hopper/feeder; Shamrock 5 ton weigh hopper (s/n B80099) with 24" wide 

belt feeder (sin 040116Bl4) fed by 1-S-1, 1-S-2, and 1-CH-1, feeds 1-lRDCM (20 tons) controlled 

by bagfilter (2,032 square feet of filter area, ID No. CD-9) 

#I Rotary drum coatings mixer, Shamrock 5 ton rotary by!-

conveyor (5 tph) controlled by bagfilter (2,032 square feet of filter area, ID No. CD-9) 

#1 Rotary drum coatings conveyor #I, fed by 1-lRDCM, feeds 1-IRDCC-2 conveyor (24" wide) 

controlled by bagfilter (2,032 square feet of filter area, ID No. CD-9) 

1-lRDCC-1, 1 ton super sacks (24" wide) 

controlled by bagfilter (2,032 square feet of filter area, ID No. CD-9) 

Rotary coatings mixer; feeds conveyor (8 tons per 

controlled by bagfilter (2,032 square feet of filter area, ID No. CD-9) 

#2 Rotary drum coatings conveyor #I, fed by I-2RDCM, feeds I-2RDCC-2 conveyor (24" wide) 

controlled by bagfilter (2,032 square feet of filter area, ID No. CD-9) 

#2 Rotary coatings conveyor by 1- !-ton super 

controlled by bagfilter (2,032 square feet of filter area, ID No. CD-9) 

~IQ ~-=-= (3 tons) 
' ~Emission Source ID 

l-AST2 

l-AST3A 

I-AST3B 

l-AST4 

l-ASTS 

I-AST7 & 

l-ASTS 

I-ASTll 

l-AST21 

I-AST12A 

I-AST12B 

I-AST15A& 

I-AST17A 

l-AST15B & 

I-AST26 

I-AST18 

l-AST22 

I-AST19A& 

l-AST19B 

. 

I-2Hl 

l-2H2 

I-C-Alt 

I-IHI 

l-IPC 

I-C-5 

I-R-1 & I-R-2 

l-C-17 

I-C-18 

I-C-19 

l-2H4 

l-C-23 

I-C-24 

I-EC-9 

I-GSH-1 

l-GSH-2 

I-BC-1 

I-BC-2 

Einission Source Description ~~'~:"'' ccc ~.,~-occ::·-~~= -~·. ~~ecc···r"'-~ 

One 185 gallon above ground kerosene storage tank 

One 525 gallon above ground waste oil storage tank 

One 24,000 gallon above ground vehicle wash water storage tank 

One 10,000 gallon above ground diesel storage tank 

One I 0,000 gallon above ground diesel fuel storage tank 

Two 30,000 gallon above ground diesel fuel storage tanks 

One 3,000 gallon above ground hydraulic oil storage tank 

One 4,000 gallon above ground hydraulic oil storage tank 

One 1,000 gallon above ground brick oil storage tank 

One 70 gallon above ground brick oil storage tank 

Two 55 gallon above ground brick oil tanks (drums) 

Two 55 gallon above ground vacuum pump oil tanks (drums) 

One 275 gallon above ground hydraulic oil storage tank 

One 500 gallon above ground brick oil tank 

Two 280 gallon above ground hydraulic oil tanks 

GRINDING ROOM 

Monroe clay hopper/feeder (300 tph) 

Anson clay hopper with Pugmill feeder (100 tph) 

Conveyor from I-IPC to C-4 (300 tph) 

Hopper/feeder (300 tph) 

Primary crusher (300 tph) 

Conveyor from C-4 to crushed material storage building or to C-6 (300 tph) 

Reclaimers I & 2 from stockpile onto I-C-17 (300 tph) 

Conveyor from l-R-1 and I-R-2 to I-C-18 (300 tph) 

Conveyor from I-C-17 to I-C-19 (300 tph) 

Conveyor from I-C-18 to I-2H4 (300 tph) 

Triple surge hopper/feeder, including belt feeders: C-20, C-21, C-22, from I-C-19 to I-C-90-2, I-C75-2, aud l-C-23 OQO tph) 

Conveyor from l-2H4 to I-C-70-1 or to ground storage stockpile and/or I-C-24 (100 tph) 

Conveyor from I-C-23 to ground storage tank in 91 Making Room (I 00 tph) 

Conveyor from I-BC-1 to I-C-90-2 (150 tph) 

Ground storage hopper to I-BC-1 (8 tons) 

Ground storage hopper to l-BC-2 (8 tons) 

Bucket conveyor (150 tph) 

Bucket conveyor (!50 tph) 
EmissionSourcOD ~ Emission Source Description ,~~~~'< ~ ~~~' c ~ ~ , :=~-;-c c -,,, ~ _-_ 

70 MAKING ROOM 

I-C-70-1 Conveyor from I-C-23 or I-C-75-2 to I-70GST (24" wide) 

91 MAKING ROOM 

I-ES91CAE Coatings application equipment 

BRICK TUNNEL DRYERS 

I-lAD, I-2AD & Three brick tunnel dryers, one associated with Kiln IAK, one associated with Kiln 2AK, and one 

I-3AD associated with Kiln 3AK 

I-ILD & I-2LD Two brick tunnel dryers, one associated with Kiln ILK and one associated with Kiln 2LK 

MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES 

I-VAP One propane vaporizer system (1.56 million Btu per hour heat input) 

1. Because an activity is insignificant does not mean that the activity is exempted from an applicable requirement or that the owner or 

operator of the source is exempted from demonstrating compliance with any applicable requirement. 

2. When applicable, emissions from stationary source activities identified above shall be included in determining compliance with the 

permit requirements for toxic air pollutants under 15ANCAC 2D .1100, "Control ofT oxic Air Pollutants" or 15ANCAC2Q .0711, 

"Emission Rates Requiring a Permit". 

3. For additional information regarding the applicability of GACT see the DAQ page titled "The Regulatory Guide for Insignificant 

Activities/Permits Exempt Activities". The link to this site is as follows: http://daq.state.nc.us/permits/insig/ 
State of North Carolina, 

Department of Environment, 

and Natural Resources 

Division of Air Quality 

J!itA 

NCDENR 

AIR QUALITY PERMIT 

03752T32 03752T31 May 22,2013 April 30, 2018 

Until such time as this pennit expires or is modified or revoked, the below named Permittee is pennitted to construct and 

operate the emission source(s) and associated air pollution control device(s) specified herein, in accordance with the terms, 

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

General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and Title !SA North Carolina Administrative Codes (!SA NCAC), 

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

Pursuant to Title !SA NCAC, Subchapter 2Q, the Pennittee shall not construct, operate, or modify any emission 

source(s) or air pollution control device(s) without having first submitted a complete Air Quality Permit Application to 

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

Permittee: 

Facility ID: 

Facility Site Location: 

City, County, State, Zip: 

Mailing Address: 

City, State, Zip: 

Application Number: 

Complete Application Date: 

Primary SIC Code: 

Division of Air Quality, 

Regional Office Address: 

Hanson Brick East, LLC 

dba Hanson Brick 

9000028 

2304 Brickyard Road and Highway 74 

Monroe, Union County, NC 28111 

Post Office Box 5012 

Monroe, North Carolina 28111 

9000028.07D and 9000028.10A 

July 31, 2007 and August 2, 2010 

3251 

Mooresville Regional Office 

610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 

Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 

of May, 2013 
SECTION 1: 

SECTION2: 

SECTION3: 

ATTACHMENT 

Table of Contents 

PERMITTED EMISSION SOURCE(S) AND ASSOCIATED 

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICE(S) 

SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS 

2.1- Emission Source(s) Specific Limitations and Conditions 

(Iocluding specific requirements, monitoring/testing, record keeping, and 

reporting requirements) 

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

(Iocluding specific requirements, monitoring/testing, record keeping, and 

reporting requirements) 

GENERAL PERMIT CONDITIONS 

List of Acronyms 
Pennit 03752T32 

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SECTION 1 - PERMITTED EMISSION SOURCE(S) AND ASSOCIATED 

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICE(S) 

The following table contains a summary of a I penmtted emission sources and associated air pollution control devices: 

ILK and 2LK Two natural gas/propane/No. 2 fuel oil- NIA NIA 

fired tuuuel type brick kilns (18.5 and 20 

million Btu per hour maximum heat input 

rates and 7.16 tons per hour fired-brick 

production capacity each) 

lAK and 2AK Two natural gas/propane/No. 2 fuel oilfired tuuuel type brick kilns (13 million 

Btu per hour maximum heat input and 4.68 

tons per hour frred-brick production 

capacity; and 15.5 million Btu per hour 

maximum heat input and 4.68 tons per hour 

frred-brick production capacity, 

respectively) 

3AK One natural gas/propane/No. 2 fuel oilfired tuuuel type brick kiln (18.5 million 

Btu per hour maximum heat input and 6.69 

tons per hour fired-brick production 

capacity) 

3LK One natural gas/propane/No, 2 fuel oilfired tunnel type brick kiln (45.6 million 

Btu per hour maximum heat input and 22.8 

tons per hour frred-brick production 

capacity) 

3LD 

lRCD 

C-0 

C-1 

C-2 

C-3 

C-4 and 

C-14 though C-16 

NSPSOOO 

One natural gas-fired brick dryer (2.1 

million Btu per hour maximum heat 

capacity and 22.8 tons per hour throughput 

capacity) 

One natural gas-fued rotary drum coating 

dryer (2.1 million Btu per hour heat 

capacity and 3.0 tons per hour throughput 

capacity) 

Eight conveyors including: 

• one 36" width; 300 tph capacity 

• one 30" width; 300 tph capacity 

• one 30" width; 100 tph capacity 

• one 30" width; 300 tph capacity 

• one 30" width; 300 tph capacity 

• three 30" width; 240 tph capacity 

NIA 

NIA 

CD-8 

CD-I 

NIA 

2PSS 

NSPSOOO 

One primary scalping screen (4' by 12'; 300 N/A 

2PC 

NSPSOOO 

2SS 

NSPSOOO 

2HM 

NSPSOOO 

tons per hour capacity) located in Building 

2 

One primary crusher (300 tons per hour N/A 

capacity) located in Building 2 

One scalping screen (240 tons per hour CD-5 

capacity) located in Building 5 

One impactor (240 tons per hour capacity) CD-5 

located in Building 5 

NIA 

NIA 

One dry limestone adsorber 

(7 cascades, up to an 

estimated 221 pounds per 

hour limestone consumption) 

One wet impingement type 

scrubber (7 .5 to 15 gallons 

per minute liquid injection 

rate) 

NIA 

NIA 

NIA 

One fabric filter (3, 704 

square feet of filter area) 

One fabric filter (3, 704 

square feet of filter area) 
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EMission Source-:--·-

--- - --

~;II> No. - -- - - --

2VS-IA and 2VS2A 

NSPSOOO 

2VS-3, 2VS-4 and 

2VS-5 

NSPSOOO 

C-6 through C-13 

NSPSOOO 

70CAE 

91CAE 

,,_,-,,-_-,. __ -- --- -- ' __ > ___ ., _,_ 

-Confrol:Device 

_];;mission SourceDes"'r}ption ._-_ ---~----_- ,,._·_ .... _.- iliN'o':;, __ ,_c •. CBi~ti~\folvi~:-c,rj~;;----•-'~ 

Two vibrating screens (5 feet x 7 feet, 75 CD-5 

tons per hour capacity) located in Building 

5 

Three vibrating screens (5 feet x 8 feet, 30 CD-5 

tons per hour capacity) located in Building 

5 

Eight conveyors (30" widths and 240 tons CD-5 

per hour capacity) located in Building 5 

One coatings application making room CD-2 One fabric filter (360 square 

(58.8 tons per hour throughput capacity) feet of filter area)' 

for Kiln Nos. lAK, 2AK, and 3AK 

One coatings application making room CD-7 One fabric filter (4,500) 

(81.8 tons per hour throughput capacity) square feet of filter area)' 

for Kiln No. 3LK 

The dust capture and fabnc filters (ID Nos. CD-2 and CD-7) shall be used as necessary to abate particulate enuss10ns. Wetsuppressron and no 

controls may be employed subject to applicable emissions standards, monitoring and recordkeeping requirements. 
Permit 03752T32 

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SECTION 2- SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS 

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

The emission source(s) and associated air pollution control device(s) listed below are subject to the following specific terms, 

conditions, and limitations, including the monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements as specified herein: 

A. Six natural gas/propane/No. 2 fuel oil-fired tunnel type brick kilns including: 

• Kiln ILK (18.5 million Btu per hour maximum heat input, 7.16 tons per hour fired-brick production capacity, ID 

No. ILK); 

• Kiln 2LK (20 million Btu per hour maximum heat input, 7.16 tons per fired-hour brick production capacity, ID 

No. 2LK); 

• Kiln IAK (13 million Btu per hour maximum heat input, 4.68 tons per fired-hour brick production capacity, ID 

No.IAK); 

• Kiln 2AK (15.5 million Btu per hour maximum heat input, 4.68 tons per hour fired-brick production capacity, ID 

No.2AK); 

• Kiln 3AK (18.5 millions Btu per hour maximum heat input, 6.69 tons per hour fired-brick production capacity, ID 

No. 3AK); and 

• Kiln 3LK(45.6 million Btu per hour maximum heat input, 22.8 tons per hour fired-brick production capacity, ID 

No. 3LK) controlled by one dry limestone adsorber (7 cascades, up to an estimated 221 pounds per hour limestone 

consumption, ID No. CD-8), and one natural gas-fired brick dryer (ID No. 3LD) 

The following table provides a summary of limits and standards for the emission source(s) described above: 

Regulate!lPoiiutaJit 1-'hnitslStaD.darils -

-. ~pplicablell.egulatl!in···· 

Particulate matter E- 4.10 P0

·

67 15A NCAC 20 .0515 

including PM 10 

where E ~ allowable emission rate in pounds per hour 

P ~ process weight in tons per hour 

Sulfur dioxide 2.3 pounds per million Btu 15A NCAC 20 .0516(a) 

Visible emissions 20 percent opacity (ID No. 3LK) 15A NCAC 20 .052l{d) 

40 percent opacity (all other kilns) 15A NCAC 20 .052l{c) 

Carbon monoxide less than 250 tons per year 15ANCAC 2Q .0317 

(ID Nos. ILK, 2LK, IAK, 2AK, 3AK and 3LK) (PSO A voidance) 

Hazardous Air Pollutants less than 10 tons per year of any HAP and 15A NCAC 20 .0317 

less than 25 tons per year of a combination of HAPs 

Odorous emissions See Section 2.2.A.l -Multiple Emission Sources- 15A NCAC 20 .1806 

State-enforceable only 

Toxic air pollutants See Section 2.2.A.2 - Multiple Emission Sources- 15A NCAC 20.1100 

State-enforceable only 

Toxic air pollutants See Section 2.2.A.3 - Multiple Emission Sources - 15A NCAC 2Q .0711 

State-enforceable only 

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

a. Emissions of particulate matter from the brick tunnel kilns and associated dryer (ID Nos. ILK, 2LK, 3LK, IAK, 2AK, 

3AK, and 3LD) that are discharged into the atmosphere shall not exceed an allowable emission rate as calculated by the 

following equation: [15A NCAC 20 .0515(a)] 

E ~4.10 xP 0

·

67 Where E ~allowable emission rate in pounds per hour 

P ~ process weight in tons per hour 

Liquid and gaseous fuels and combustion air are not considered as part ofthe process weight. 
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Testing [!SA NCAC 2Q .0508(f)] 

b. If emission testing is required, the testing shall be perfonned in accordance with General Condition JJ. If the results of this 

test are above the limit given in Section 2.l.A.l.a. above, the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 

20.0515. 

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

c. To assure compliance, if operated during the six-month reporting period, the Pennittee shall perfonn an inspection of the 

brick tunnel kilns and associated dryer (ID Nos. ILK, 2LK, 3LK, IAK, 2AK, 3AK and 3LD) in accordance with the 

following: 

i. Every six months, perfonn a visual inspection of the brick tunnel kilns' emissions ductwork systems for leaks, holes, or 

disrepair; and 

ii. Every six months, perfonn a visual inspection of the brick tunnel kilns' fuel combustion system. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 20 .0515 if inspections of the kiln systems ductwork 

and fuel combustion systems are not perfonned. 

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

d. The results of the monitoring shall be maintained in a log (written or electronic fonnat) on-site and made available to an 

authorized representative upon request. The log shall record the following: 

i. The date and time of each recorded action; 

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

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

m. The results of any corrective actions perfonned. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in non-compliance with Section 2.1 A. I.a. if records of the monitoring results are not 

maintained. 

Reporting [!SA NCAC 2Q .0508(f)] 

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

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

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

must be clearly identified. 

2. I5A NCAC 20 .05I6: SULFUR DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION SOURCES 

a. Emissions of sulfur dioxide from the six natural gas/propane/No. 2 fuel oil-fired brick tunnel kilns and dryer (ID Nos. 

ILK, 2LK, 3LK, IAK, 2AK, 3AK and 3LD) shall not exceed 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input. Sulfur dioxide 

fonned by the combustion of sulfur in fuels, wastes, ores, and other substances shall be included when detennining 

compliance with this standard. [15A NCAC 20 .0516] 

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

b. If emission testing is required, the testing shall be perfonned in accordance with General Condition JJ found in Section 3. 

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

noncompliance with 15A NCAC 20 .0516. 

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

c. No monitoring, recordkeeping, or reporting is required to show compliance with this regulation. 

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

a. Visible emissions from the brick tunnel kilns (ID Nos. ILK, 2LK, IAK, 2AK, and 3AK) shall not be more than 40 

percent opacity when averaged over a six-minute period. However, six-minute averaging periods may exceed 40 percent 

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

average exceed 90 percent opacity. [!SA NCAC 20 .0521 (c)] 

b. Visible emissions from the brick tunnel kiln and associated dryer (ID No. 3LK and 3LD) shall not be more than20 percent 

opacitywhen averaged over a six-minute period. However, six-minute averaging periods may exceed 20 percent not more 

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

87 percent opacity. [!SA NCAC 20 .0521 (d)] 
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Testing [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(1)] 

c. If emission testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ. If the results ofthis 

test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 A.3 .a. above, the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with l5A NCAC 

2D .052!. 

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

d. To assure compliance, if operating, once a month the Permittee shall observe the emission points of this source for any 

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

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

Permittee shall either: · 

i. Take appropriate action to correct the above-normal emissions within the monitoring period and record the action 

taken as provided in the recordkeeping requirements below, or 

ii. Demonstrate that the percent opacity from the emission points of the emission source in accordance with 15A NCAC 

2D .2610 is below the limit given in Section 2.1 A.3. a. above. 

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

Permittee shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .052!. 

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

e. The results of the monitoring shall be maintained in a log (written or electronic format) on-site and made available to an 

authorized representative upon request. The log shall record the following: 

i. The date and time of each recorded action; 

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

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

111. The results of any corrective actions performed. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in non-compliance with Section 2.1.A.3.a. if records of the monitoring results are not 

maintained. 

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

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

for the preceding six-month period between July and December and July 30 of each calendar year for the preceding sixmonth period between January and June. All instances of deviations from the requirements of this permit must be clearly 

identified. 

4. !SA NCAC 2Q. 0317: AVOIDANCE CONDITIONS FOR LIMITATION TO AVOID 15A NCAC 2D. 0530: 

PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION 

a. In order to avoid classification as a major stationary source pursuant to 15A NCAC 20 .0530(g), as requested by the 

Permittee, carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from the kilns and associated dryers (ID Nos. lAK, 2AK, 3AK, ILK, 2LK, 

3LK, and ES-3LD) shall be less than 250 tons per consecutive 12-month period. 

i. To ensure enforceability of this limit, the annual production of fired brick shall not exceed 370,000 tons. 

Testing [l5A NCAC 2Q .0508(1)] 

b. If emissions testing is required, the Permittee shall perform such testing in accordance with General Condition JJ. If the 

results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1-AA.a., the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A 

NCAC 20 .0530. 

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

c. The facility-wide production of fired brick shall be limited to 370,000 tons of fired brick for any consecutive twelvemonth 

period, such that CO emissions shall not exceed 250 tons for any consecutive 12-month period. Calculations shall be made 

monthly for each kiln and associated dryer. The monthly calculations shall be recorded in a log (written or electronic 

format). These records shall be kept onsite and made available to DAQ personnel upon request. The Permittee shall be 

classified as a major stationary source pursuant to 15A NCAC 2D .0530 if CO emissions exceed the limit in Section 2.1 

A.4.a. 

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

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

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

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

i. The monthly CO emissions for the previous 17 months. The emissions must be calculated for each of the 12-month 

periods over the previous 17 months. 

5. lSA NCAC 2Q. 0317: AVOIDANCE CONDITIONS FOR LIMITATION TO AVOID BEING MAJOR FOR 

HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS 

a. Iu order to remain classified a minor source for hazardous air pollutants and avoid applicability of future major source 

NESHAP regulatory requirements, facility emissions shall be less than: 

i. 10 tons per year of each hazardous air pollutant, and 

ii. 2S tons per year of all hazardous air pollutants combined. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with this condition and 2D .llll(Subpart JJJJJ entitled ''National 

Emission Standards for the Brick and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing" when re-promulgated as a final rule by 

US EPA) if the HAP emissions exceed this limit. 

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

b. Maintain monthly brick production records as follows: 

i. quantity of bricks produced from each kiln and for the plant each month and for the 12-month period ending on 

that month, 

ii. calculate hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions in pounds monthly and for the 12-month period ending on that 

month, 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with !SA NCAC 2D .1111 if these HAP emissions are not monitored 

or records are not maintained 

c. The Permittee shall keep a record of the applicability determination (request for minor HAP source status) on site at 

the source for a period of five years after the determination, or uotil the source becomes an affected source. The 

determination must include the analysis demonstrating why the Permittee believes the source is uoaffected pursuant to 

40 CFR Part 63.10(b)(3). The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with !SA NCAC 2D .1111 ifthe records 

are not maintained. 

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

d. Submit to the Regional Supervisor, Division of Air Quality, semiannually, a report summarizing emissions of 

hazardous air pollutants containing the following: 

i. greatest quantity in pouods of an individual hazardous air pollutant emitted: 

A. for each month during the semiannual period, and 

B. for each 12-month period ending on each month during the semiannual period using a 12-month rolling 

average; 

ii. pouods of all hazardous air pollutants emitted: 

A. for each month during the semiannual period, and 

B. for each 12-month period ending on each month during the semiannual period using a 12-month rolling 

average. 
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B. One notural gas-fired rotary drum coating dryer (2.1 million Btu per honr heat Input rate, 3.0 tons per hour throughput 

capacity,ID No. 1RCD) controlled by one wet impingementtype scrubber (7.5 to 15 gallons per minute liquid injection 

rate, ID No. CD-1) 

The following table provides a summary oflimits and standards for the emission source(s) described above: 

~Reghia!e!l)'ollutant.~~·:_oc -Limj!sZSJl§:illnls =c_' "=·::'2~"i-o~~ ~A.ppii~~egulationo.~ 

Particulate matter E- 4.10 P0

·

67 ISANCAC 2D .OS!S 

including PM10 

Sulfur dioxide 

Visible emissions 

Odorous emissions 

where E ~ allowable emission rate in pounds per hour 

P ~ process weight in tons per hour 

2.3 pounds per million Btu 

40 percent opacity 

See Section 2.2.A.l -Multiple Emission Sources -Stateenforceable only 

!SA NCAC 2D .OS16(a) 

!SA NCAC 2D .OS2l(c) 

!SA NCAC 2D .1806 

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

a. Emissions of particulate matter from the rotary dnnn coating dryer (ID No. 1RCD) shall not exceed an allowable emission 

rate as calculated by the following equation: [!SA NCAC 2D .OS!S (a)] 

Where E ~ allowable emission rate in pounds per hour 

P ~process weight in tons per hour 

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

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

If emission testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ. If the results ofthis 

test are above the limit given in Section 2.l.B.l.a. above, the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with ISANCAC 

2D .051S. 

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

To assure compliance, the Permittee shall inspect and maintain the rotary drum coating dryer (ID No.1RCD) and the wet 

impingement type scrubber (ID No. CD-1) in accordance with the following: 

i. Every three months, perform a visual inspection ofthe rotary dnnn coating dryer's ductwork system for leaks, holes, or 

disrepair, 

ii. Every three months, read the meter monitoring the liquid injection flow to the scrubber; 

iii. Every twelve months, perform a visual inspection of the scrubber's structural integrity; and 

iv. Every twelve months, calibrate all associated instnnnentation including the flow meter measuring the liquid injection 

rate to the scrubber. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with !SA NCAC 2D .OSIS if inspections of the dryer systems ductwork 

and scrubber are not performed. 

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

The results of the monitoring shall be maintained in a log (written or electronic format) on-site and made available to an 

authorized representative upon request. The log shall record the following: 

i. The date and time of each recorded action; 

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

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

Ill. The results of any corrective actions performed. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with !SA NCAC 2D .051S if these records are not maintained. 

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

e. The Permittee shall submit, in writing a suromary report ofthe observations poshnarked on or before January 30 of each 

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

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

must be clearly identified 
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2. 15A NCAC 2D .0516: SULFUR DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION SOURCES 

a. Emissions of sulfur dioxide from the rotary drum coating dryer (ID No. 1RCD) shall not exceed 2.3 pounds per million Btu 

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

when determining compliance with this standard. 

Testing [15A NCAC 2Q .OS08(t)] 

b. If emission testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ found in Section 3. 

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

noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0516. 

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

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

rotary drum coating dryer (ID Nos. lRCD). 

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

a. Visible emissions from the rotary drum coating dryer (ID No. 1RCD) shall not be more than 40 percent opacity when 

averaged over a six-minute period. However, six-minute averaging periods may exceed 40 percent not more than once in 

any hour and not more than four times in any 24-hour period. In no event shall the six-minute average exceed 90 percent 

opacity. [15A NCAC 2D .0521 (c)] 

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

b. If emission testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with and General Condition JJ. If the results of 

this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 B.3.a. above, the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A 

NCAC 2D .0521. [15A NCAC 2D .0521 (d)] 

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

c. To assure compliance, once a month the Permittee shall observe the emission points of this source for any visible emissions 

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

with this requirement. If visible emissions from this source are observed to be above normal, the Permittee shall either: 

i. Take appropriate action to correct the above-normal emissions within the monitoring period and record the action 

taken as provided in the recordkeeping requirements below, or 

ii. Demonstrate that the percent opacity from the emission points ofthe emission source in accordance with 15A NCAC 

2D .2601 is below the limit given in Section 2.1 B.3. a. above. 

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

Permittee shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0521. 

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

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

authorized representative upon request. The log shall record the following: 

i. the date and time of each recorded action; 

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

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

m. the results of any corrective actions performed. 

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

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

e. The Permittee shall submit a sununary report ofthe observations postmarked on or before January 30 of each calendar year 

for the preceding six-month period between July and December and July 30 of each calendar year for the preceding sixmonth period between January and June. All instances of deviations from the requirements ofthis permit must be clearly 

identified. · 
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C. One NSPS affected scalping screen and one NSPS affected crusher (300 tons per hour maximum processing capacity 

each, ID Nos. 2PSS and 2PC, respectively) 

The followin~ table nrovides a sunnnary of limits and/or standards for the clay crushing, grinding, and screening emission units. 

"Jleglll~l"d ~oll!ltalit·.~ cLintfu/S!al1d!rds,~~~,~~'i."'i~cf~~±~ ~PPJiC!hkfiegu~~~~c'cc'···~ 

Visible emissions 10 percent opacity for the screen and 15 percent 15A NCAC 2D .0524 

Odors 

opacity for the crusher, OR 7 percent opacity from ( 40 CFR 60.670, Subpart 000) 

the building openings 

See Section 2.2.A.l- Multiple Emission Sources 

- State-enforceable only 

15A NCAC 2D .1806 

1. !SA NCAC 2D .0524: NSPS 40 CFR PART 60, SUBPART 000- STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR 

NONMETALLIC MINERAL PROCESSING PLANTS. 

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

requirements contained in Environmental Management Commission Standard 15A NCAC 2D .0524 "New Source 

Perfonnance Standards (NSPS) as promulgated in 40 CFR Part 60.670, Subpart 000, including Subpart A "General 

Provisions ... 

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

b. For the NSPS affected scalping screen (1D No. 2PSS) subject to the I 0 percent opacity limit, and for the NSPS affected 

crusher (1D No. 2PC) subject to a 15 percent opacity limit, the Permittee shall meet the requirements of this Subpart by 

demonstrating compliance with 40 CFR 60.672(b ), and (c) for each individual affected facility OR by complying with the 

40 CFR 60.672(e) (I) fugitive emissions limit of7 percent opacity from the building openings (Building No.2). 

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

c. Initial compliance, or when subsequent additional testing is required, shall be in accordance with the requirements ofl5A 

NCAC 2D .0524 (40 CFR 60.670, Subpart 000) and General Condition JJ, has been or will be perfonned when 

detennining compliance of each individual affected facility with 40 CFR 60.672 (b) or when detennined compliance the 

building openings as listed in 40 CFR 60.672 (e)(!). If test results exceed the applicable limit(s) as given in Section 2.1 

C.l.a above, the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524. 

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

d. Monitoring to assure compliance with the applicable emissions standard(s) of Section 2.1 C.I.a. of this permit shall be 

perfonned by the Permittee as follows: 

i. Observation of an individual affected facility enclosed in Building 2 or the building openings: 

A. After the initial perfonnance test required under 40 CFR 60.670, the Pennittee shall observe each individual 

affected facility enclosed in Building 2 or the building openings each month for any visible emissions which 

exceed "nonnal". Iu the event nonnal must be reestablished, the Pennittee shall establish "nonnal" emissions by 

observing each week for 30 days the emissions from each enclosed affected facility or the building openings. 

Should monthly observed emissions of an enclosed affected facility or the building openings exceed the 

established nonnal visible emissions for that affected facility or the building openings, the Permittee shall be 

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

B. An approved Method 9 opacity detennination meeting the requirements of 40 CFR 60.670 (Subpart 000) is 

performed for each enclosed affected facility or the building openings and visible emissions are demonstrated to 

comply with the applicable limit given in 60.672(b) or (e)(!). If the opacity exceeds the emission standard in 

Section 2.1 C.l.a above, then the affected facility shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D 

.0524. 

The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524 if the visible emissions are not monitored as 

described above. 

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

e. Results of monitoring shall be maintained in a log (written or electronic fonn). The following shall be recorded in the log: 

i. The results of the Permittee's observations to establish normal and a description of the specific emission points; 

ii. The results of the Permittee's monthly opacity emissions observations for each affected facility or the building 

openings; 
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iii. The observations to establish normal should be recorded for each affected facility within the building or the building 

openings; 

iv. Whether the observed emissions source was the building or each affected facility within the building, the date and time 

of each observation, and 

v. If any emissions observed exceeded normal, the time and any resulting action(s) taken to reduce emissions exceeding 

an applicable limit; 

vi. The date, time, and type of all corrective actions performed to prevent such an exceedance from reoccurring and a copy 

of any Method 9, along with the determined cause of exceedance and the resulting corrective action taken. 

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

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

f. The Pennittee shall submit a written summary report of the all monitoring and record keeping activities as follows: 

i. A report of any changes in existing facilities as specified in 40 CFR 60.676- Reporting and record keeping, including 

equipment being replaced and the replacement equipment of affected facilities. This report shall be submitted to the 

Administrator as required. 

iii. A summary report of monitoring and record keeping activities postmarked on or before January 30 of each calendar 

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

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

pennit must be clearly identified. 

iii. A report of any non-complying emissions for all emissions which exceed the no visible emission limit of 40 CFR 

60.672(b) or (e)(!) as established using Method 9, along with the determined cause of exceedance and the resulting 

corrective action taken. 

D. Eight NSPS affected conveyors including one 36 inch wide conveyor (ID No. C-0, 300 tons per hour capacity), three 30 

inch wide conveyors (ID Nos. C-1, C-3 and C-4, 300 tons per hour capacity each), one 30 inch wide conveyor (ID No. C2, 100 tons per hour capacity), and three 30 inch wide conveyors (ID Nos. C-14 through C-16, 240tons per hour capacity 

each) 

Odors 

I 0 percent opacity for the conveyors 

OR 

7 percent opacity from Ute building openings 

See Section 2.2.A.l - Multiple Emission 

Sources - State-enforceable only 

and emission units. 

15A NCAC 2D .0524 

( 40 CFR 60.670, Subpart 000) 

15A NCAC 2D .1806 

1. 1SA NCAC 2D .0524: NSPS 40 CFR PART 60, SUBPART 000- STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR 

NONMETALLIC MINERAL PROCESSING PLANTS 

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

requirements contained in Environmental Management Commission Standard 15A NCAC 2D .0524 "New Source 

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

Provisions." [15A NCAC 2D .0524] 

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

b. For the eightNSPS affected conveyers (ID No. C-0 through C-4, C-14 through C-16) subjectto the 10 percent opacity 

limit, the Pennittee shall meet the requirements of this Subpart by demonstrating compliance with 40 CFR 60.672(b) for 

each individual affected facility OR by complying with the 40 CFR 60.672(e)(l) fugitive emissions limit of7 percent 

opacity from the buildings' openings (Building Nos. 0, I, 2, 4, and 5). 

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

c. Initial compliance, or when subsequent additional testing is required, shall be in accordance with the requirements ofl5A 

NCAC 2D .0524 (40 CFR 60.670, Subpart 000) and General Condition JJ. If test results exceed the applicable limit(s) as 

given in Section 2.l.D.l.a. above, the Pennittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0524. 
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Monitoring [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08(f)] 

d. Monitoring of each affected conveyor to assure compliance with the applicable emissions standard(s) of2.1 D. I.a. shall be 

perfonned by the Permittee as follows: 

i. After the initial perfonnance test required under 40 CFR 60.670, the Pennittee shall observe each individual affected 

facility or the building openings each month for any visible emissions which exceed "nonnal". In the eventnonnal 

must be re-established, the Pennittee shall establish "nonnal" emissions by observing each week for 30 days the 

emissions from each enclosed affected facility or the building openings. Should monthly observed emissions of an 

enclosed affected facility or the building openings exceed the established nonnal visible emissions for that affected 

facility or the building openings, the Pennittee shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with !SA NCAC 20 .OS24, 

ii. An approved Method 9 opacitydetennination meetingtherequirements of40 CFR60.670 (SubpartOOO, lSANCAC 

20.2601 is perfonned for each affected facility and visible emissions are demonstrated to comply with the applicable 

limit(s) given in 60.672(b). If compliance for the affected facility cannot be demonstrated, then the affected facility 

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

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

e. Results of monitoring shall be maintained in a log (written or electronic fonn). The following shall be recorded in the log: 

i. The results of the observation to establish nonnal emissions; 

ii. The results of the monthly visible emissions observations for each affected facility; 

iii. The observation to establish nonnal should be recorded for each affected facility, 

iv. The date and time of each observation, and 

v. The time and any resulting action(s) taken to reduce emissions exceeding an applicable limit, and 

vi. The date, time, and type of all corrective actions perfonned to prevent such an exceedance from reoccurring and a copy 

of any Method 9 opacity testing perfonned for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with the applicable emissions 

limit. 

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

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

f. The Permittee shall submit a written sununary report of the all monitoring and record keeping activities as follows: 

i. A report of any changes in existing facilities as specified in 40 CFR 60.676- Reporting and record keeping, including 

equipment being replaced and the replacement equipment of affected facilities. This report shall be submitted to the 

Administrator as required. 

ii. A summary report of monitoring and record keeping activities postmarked on or before January 30 of each calendar 

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

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

permit must be clearly identified. 

iii. A report of any non-complying emissions for all emissions which exceed the applicable opacity limit of 40 CFR 

60.672(b) as established using Method 9 compliance demonstrations conducted on an affected facility, along with the 

determined cause of exceedance and the resulting corrective action taken. 

E. One NSPS affected scalping screen, one NSPS affected impactor, five NSPS affected vibrating screens, and eight NSPS 

affected conveyors (ID Nos. 2SS, 2HM, 2VS-1A, 2VS-2A, 2VS-3, 2VS-4, 2VS-5, and C-6 though C-13) controlled by one 

fabric filter (3,704 square feet of filter area, ID No. CD-5) 

The following table provides a summary oflimits and standards for the emission source(s) described above: 

~egJ1Jit~c!_l'!'I!ttctait~· •!-~·i!SL~!!!_n~aj'dl!~S'~~7~~~ .t~p_p)i~'tii~;ffig~~li~~~ 

Particulate matter and O.OS grams per dry standard cubic meter and 7 !SA NCAC 20 .OS24 

visible emissions percent opacity from the fabric filter emission ( 40 CFR 60.670, Subpart 000) 

point 

Odors See Section 2.2.A.l - Multiple Emission Sources 

- State-enforceable only 

!SA NCAC 20 .1806 

1. lSA NCAC 2D .0524: NSPS 40 CFR PART 60, SUBPART 000- STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR 

NONMETALLIC MINERAL PROCESSING PLANTS. 

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

requirements contained in Environmental Management Commission Standard !SA NCAC 20 .OS24 "New Source 
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Performance Standards (NSPS) as promulgated in 40 CFR Part 60.670, Subpart 000, including Subpart A "General 

Provisions." (!SA NCAC 2D .OS24] 

Emission Standard(s) [!SA NCAC 2D .OS24] 

b. For the NSPS affected conveyers (ID Nos. C-6 through C-13), the NSPS affected screens (ID Nos. 2SS, 2VS-1A, 2VS2A, 2VS-3, 2VS-4, and 2VS-5), and the NSPS impactor (ID No. 2HM) with emissions controlled by fabric filter (ID No. 

CD-5), the Permittee shall meet the requirements of this Subpart by demonstrating compliance with the 40 CFR 60.672(a) 

limit ofO.OS grams of particulate matter per dry standard cubic meter and 7 percent opacity from the vented fabric filter (ID 

No. CD-5). 

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

c. Initial compliance or when subsequent additional testing is required, shall be in accordance with the requirements of !SA 

NCAC 2D .OS24 (40 CFR 60.670, Subpart 000) and General Condition JJ. If test results exceed the applicable limit(s) as 

given in Section 2.1 E.l.a. above, the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with ISA NCAC 2D .OS24. 

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

d. Monitoring of the fabric filter (ID No. CD-5) to assure compliance with the applicable emissions siandard(s) of Section 

2.1.E.l.a. shall be performed by the Permittee as follows: 

i. After the initial performance test required under 40 CFR 60.670, the Permittee shall observe the exhausts of the fabric 

filter each month for any visible emissions which exceed normal. Should monthly observed emissions from the fabric 

filter exceed the established normal visible emissions, the Permittee shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with !SA 

NCAC 2D .OS24, UNLESS a compliance demonstration is performed following an approved Method 9 opacity 

determination meeting the requirements of 40 CFR 60.670 (Subpart 000, !SA NCAC 2D .2601 for the fabric filter 

and visible emissions are demonstrated to comply with the applicable limit(s) given in 60.672 (a). If compliance for 

the fabric filter cannot be demonstrated, then each affected facility shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with !SA 

NCAC 2D .OS24. 

Recordkeeping [I SA NCAC 2Q .0508(1)] 

e. Results of monitoring shall be maintained in a log (written or electronic form). The following shall be recorded in the log: 

i. The results of the observation to establish normal emissions, 

ii. The results of the monthly fabric filter emissions observations, 

iii. The date and time of each observation, 

iv. If any emissions observed from the fabric filter exceeded "normal," the time and any resulting action(s) taken to reduce 

emissions exceeding an applicable limit, and 

v. The date, time, and type of all corrective actions performed to prevent such an exceedance from reoccurring and a copy 

of any Method 9 opacity testing performed for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with the applicable emissions 

limit(s). 

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

Reporting [I SA NCAC 2Q .0508(1)] 

f. The Permittee shall submit a written sunuuary report of the all monitoring and record keeping activities as follows: 

i. A report of any changes in existing facilities as specified in 40 CFR 60.676 -Reporting and record keeping, including 

equipment being replaced and the replacement equipment of affected facilities. This report shall be submitted to the 

Administrator as required. 

ii. A summary report of monitoring and record keeping activities postmarked on or before January 30 of each calendar 

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

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

permit must be clearly identified. 

iii. A report of any non-complying emissions for all emissions which exceed the applicable opacity limit(s) of 40 CFR 

60.672(a) as established using Method 9 compliance demonstrations conducted on an affected facility along with the 

determined cause of exceedance and the resulting corrective action taken. 
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F. Two coatings applicatio)l-brick making rooms including: 

• Coatings application-brick making room (ID No. 70CAE, 58.8 tons per hour capacity) controlled by fabric filter (ID 

No. CD-2; 360 square feet of filter area) 

• Coatings application-brick making room (ID No. 91 CAE, 81.8 tons per hour capacity) controlled by fabric filter (ID 

No. CD-7; 4,500 square feet of filter area) 

The following table provides a summary of limits and standards for the emission source(s) described above: 

Regulated Pollut~nt _Limits/Standards" , , ,, , cc _,-''c'•ii' ,.,· •• ,> , ,·_,· , ·' --- ._ - ; "' ··,'P': 'Oc=•:,:- .;c "Appiicabie Re&ll!ati?n .••• ,_·--···-

Particulate matter E = 55* (P)"'11 - 40 15A NCAC 2D .0515 

including PM10 

where E =allowable emission rate in pounds per hour 

P = process weight in tons per hour 

Visible emissions 40 percent opacity 15A NCAC 2D .052l(c) 

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

Odors See Section 2.2.A.l -Multiple Emission Sources- 15A NCAC 2D .1806 

State-enforceable only 

I. 15A NCAC 2D .0515: PARTICULATES FROM MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES 

a. Emissions of particulate matter from the four coating application rooms (ID Nos. 70CAE, 75CAE, 90CAE, and 91CAE) 

shall not exceed an allowable emission rate as calculated by the following equation: (15A NCAC 2D .0515(a)] 

E = 55 x P 0

·

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

P = process weight in tons per hour 

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

from the coating application rooms (ID Nos. 70CAE and 91CAE) may be controlled by fabric filters (ID Nos. CD-2 and 

CD-7, respectively) or wet suppression, or left uncontrolled. 

Testing [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)) 

b. If emission testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ. If the results of this 

test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 F. I.a. above, the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 

2D .0515. 

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

c. No monitoring, recordkeeping, or reporting is required to show compliance with this regulation. 

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

a. Visible emissions from the three coating application rooms (ID No. 70CAE) shall not be more than 40 percent opacity 

when averaged over a six-minute period. However, six-minute averaging periods may exceed 40 percent not more than 

once in any hour and not more than four times in any 24-hour period. In no event shall the six-minute average exceed 90 

percent opacity. [15A NCAC 2D .052l(c)] 

b. Visible emissions from the coating application room (ID No. 91CAE) shall not be more than 20 percent opacity when 

averaged over a six -minute period. However, six -minute averaging periods may exceed 20 percent not more than once in 

any hour and not more than four times in any 24-hour period. In no event shall the six-minute average exceed 87 percent 

opacity. [15A NCAC 2D .0521 (d)) 

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

c. If emissions testing is required, the testing shall be performed in accordance with General Condition JJ. If the results of this 

test are above the limit given in Section2.1 F.2.a. above, the Pennittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 

2D .0521. 

Monitoring [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)) 

d. To assure compliance, if operated, once a month the Permittee shall observe the emission points of this source for any 

visible emissions above normal. The monthly observation must be made for each month of the calendar year period to 
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ensure compliance with thls requirement. If visible emissions from thls source are observed to be above nonnal, the 

Permittee shall either: 

i. Take appropriate action to correct the above-nonnal emissions within the monitoring period and record the action 

taken as provided in the recordkeeping requirements below, or 

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

2D .2601 is below the limit given in Section 2.1 F.2.a. above. 

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

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

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

e. The results of the monitoring shall be maintained in a log (written or electronic fonnat) on-site and made available to an 

authorized representative upon request. The log shall record the following: 

i. The date and time of each recorded action; 

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

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

m. The results of any corrective actions perfonned. 

The Pennittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with !SA NCAC 20 .OS21 if these records are not maintained. 

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

f. The Pennittee shall submit, in writing a summary report of the observations postmarked on or before January 30 of each 

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

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

must be clearly identified. 

2.2- MULTIPLE EMISSION SOURCE(s): Specific Limitations and Conditions (Including specific 

requirements, monitoring/testing, record keeping, and reporting requirements): 

A. All emission sources 

The followmg ta bl e provides a summary of limits and stan d ards for the emission source ( d s) escribed above: 

'~egulated l'Oiiiitant '" ~~c~~:.:_cc~ • ' .:i E,~cf:'f~ •Ap]llidl:Jfeitegulailon \Jy_ '.;_._-:O-_-'~'-''"''·-/--"-;--\.c·_-- -· - . - --""'- _ _, __ - "-":--" -

Odors Odorous emissions must be controlled; State enforceable !SA NCAC 2D .1806 

only 

Toxic air pollutants Last MACT toxics evaluation !SA NCAC 2Q .070S 

Toxic air pollutant emissions shall not exceed limits 1SANCAC2D .1100 

established by modeling; State-enforceable only 

Toxic air poliutant emissions shall not exceed the levels !SA NCAC 2Q .0711 

listed in 2Q .0711 unless ambient standards are not exceeded; 

State-enforceable only 

State enforceable-only 

1. lSA NCAC 2D .1806: "CONTROL AND PROHIBITION OF ODOROUS EMISSIONS" 

a. The Pennittee shall not operate the facility without implementing management practices or installing and operating odor 

control equipment sufficient to prevent odorous emissions from the facility from causing or contributing to objectionable 

odors beyond the facility's boundary. 

State enforceable-only 

2. lSA NCAC 2Q .0705: "EXISTING FACILITIES AND SIC CALLS" 

a. As of October 6, 2006 emissions of toxic air pollutants have been demonstrated on a facility-wide basis (excluding those 

sources exempt under !SA NCAC 2Q .0702 "Exemptions") that each of the toxic air pollutants (TAPs) emitted from all 

sources at the facility is either below its respective toxic permit emission rate (TPER) listed in !SA NCAC 2Q .0711 -

"Emission Rates Requiring a Penni!" or the TAP is in compliance with 15A NCAC 2D .1100 "Control of Toxic Air 

Pollutants" as described elsewhere in this pennit. 
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State enforceable-only 

3. 15A NCAC 2D .1100: "TOXIC AIR POLLUTANT EMISSIONS LIMITATION AND REQUIREMENT" 

a. Pursuantto 15ANCAC 2D .1100 and in accordance with the approved application (AQAB approval memorandum dated 

January 8, 2008) for an air toxic compliance demonstration, the following permit limit shall not be exceeded: 

1.~ •... · .. . . . ... . . ccccEMI~~ION SOYJE.CES "; .. ·. I ;::-: TOX!C AIR ]'0Li¥I~'J'S •....• · .•. ;-e_~~.E~~SI()NLIJ\1ITS .'"i 

Brick Tunnel Kiln (ID No. 1AK) arsenic 1.27 pounds per year 

benzene 1.19E+2 pounds per year 

bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 0.225 pounds per day 

cadmium 0.615 pounds per year 

chlorine 0.146 pounds per day 

6.08E-3 pounds per hours 

soluable chromate compounds 5.73E-3 pounds per day 

hydrogen chloride 0.796 pounds per hour 

hydrogen fluoride 96.6 pounds per day 

4.02 pounds per hour 

nickel 8.09E-3 pounds per day 

total fluorides 58.0 pounds per day 

2.41 pounds per hour 

Brick Tunnel Kiln (ID No. 2AK) arsenic 1.27 pounds per year 

benzene 1.19E+2 pounds per year 

bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 0.225 pounds per day 

cadmium 0.615 pounds per year 

chlorine 0.146 pounds per day 

6.08E-3 pounds per hours 

soluable chromate compounds 5.73E-3 pounds per day 

hydrogen chloride 0.796 pounds per hour 

hydrogen fluoride 96.6 pounds per day 

4.02 pounds per hour 

nickel 8.09E-3 pounds per day 

total fluorides 58.0 pounds per day 

2.41 pounds per hour 

Brick Turmel Kiln (ID No. 3AK) arsenic 1.82 pounds per year 

benzene 1.70E+2 pounds per year 

bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 0.321 pounds per day 

cadmium 0.879 pounds per year 

chlorine 0.209 pounds per day 

8.70E-3 pounds per hours 

soluable chromate compounds 8.19E-3 pounds per day 

hydrogen chloride 1.14 pounds per hour 

hydrogen fluoride 1.38E+ 2 pounds per day 

5.75 pounds per hour 

nickel 1.16E-2 pounds per day 
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Brick Tunoel Kiln (ID No. 3LK) 

(ID No. IRCD) 

(ID No. 70CAE) 

(ID No. 91CAE) 

total fluorides 

arsenic 

benzene 

bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 

cadmiwn 

chlorine 

soluable chromate compounds 

hydrogen chloride 

hydrogen fluoride 

nickel 

total fluorides 

arsenic 

benzene 

cadmium 

soluable chromate compounds 

nickel 

soluable chromate compounds 

soluable chromate compounds 

82.8 pounds per day 

3.45 pounds per hour 

4.27 pounds per year 

4.00E+2 pounds per year 

0.756 pounds per day 

2.07 pounds per year 

0.491 pounds per day 

2.05E-2 pounds per hours 

1.93E-2 pounds per day 

0.834 pounds per hour 

32.5 pounds per day 

1.35 pounds per hour 

2.72E-2 pounds per day 

19.5 pounds per day 

0.812 pounds per hour 

3.61E-3 pounds per year 

3.79E-2 pounds per year 

1.98E-2 pounds per year 

6.92E-5 pounds per day 

1.04E-4 pounds per day 

7 .40E-3 pounds per day 

1.03E-2 pounds per day 

To ensure compliance with the above limits, the following restrictions shall apply: 

Kiln ID Maximum Allowable Primary Alternative Altern a live Alternative 

No. Production Rate Operating Operating Operating Operating 

(tons of fired brick Scenario Scenario #1 Scenario #2 Scenario #3 

per hour) (POS) (AOS#l) (AOS#2) (AOS#3) 

IAK Not operating Not operating Not operating Not operating Not operating 

2AK Not operating Not operating Not operating Not operating Not operating 

3AK Not operating Not operating Not operating Not operating Not operating 

ILK Not operating Not operating Not operating Not operating Not operating 

2LK Not operating Not operating Not operating Not operating Not operating 

3LK 15.74 15.74 15.74 15.74 15.74 

i. The brick production rate from each Kiln (ID Nos. IAK, 2AK, 3AK, ILK, 2LK, and 3LK) shall not exceed the 

production limit provided in the above table for the scenario under which it is operating; 

ii. Kilns ILK, 2LK, IAK, 2AK, and 3AK shall not operate; 

iii. Hydrogen chloride and hydrogen fluoride emissions from the tunnel kiln (ID No. 3LK) shall be controlled by the dry 

limestone adsorber (ID No. CD-8) as specified in Section 2.l.A.4. of this permit. 

Testing [l5A NCAC 2Q .0508(1)] 

b. If emissions testing is required, the testing shall be perfonned in accordance with General Condition JJ. If the results of this 

test are above the limit(s) given in Section 2.2 A. I.a. above, the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A 

NCAC 20 .1100. 
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Monitoring 

c. The monitoring listed under Section2.1.A.4 of this pennit shall be performed to assure compliance with the emission limits 

listed in Section2.2.A.l.a. In addition, the Pennittee shall calculate the total fired brick production rate in tons per hour for 

each kiln. 

Record keeping 

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

authorized representative upon request. The log shall record the estimated hourly total ftred brick production for each kiln 

recorded weekly. 

e. The Permittee, contemporaneously with making a change from one operating scenario to another, shall record in a logbook 

(written or electronic format) the scenario under which it is operating. [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS08G)] 

Reporting 

f. No reporting is required to show compliance with this regulation. 

State enforceable-only 

4_ !SA NCAC 20 .0711: "PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR TOXIC AIR POLLUTANTS" 

a. Pursuant to !SA NCAC 2Q .0711 "Emission Rates Requiring a Penni!," for each of the below listed toxic air pollutants 

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

Emission Rates (TPERs) listed in !SA NCAC 2Q .0711. The facility shall be operated and maintained in such a manner 

that emissions of any listed TAPs from the facility, including fugitive emissions, will riot exceed TPERs listed in lSA 

NCAC 2Q .0711. 

i. A pennitto emit any ofthe below listed TAPs shall be required for this facility if actual emissions from all sources will 

become greater than the corresponding TPERs. 

ii. PRIOR to exceeding any ofthese listed TPERs, the Permittee shall be responsible for obtaining a pennitto emit TAPs 

and for demonstrating compliance with the requirements of !SA NCAC 2D.l100 "Control of Toxic Air Pollutants. 

iii. In accordance. with the approved application, the Pennittee shall maintain records of operational information 

demonstrating that the TAP emissions do not exceed the TPERs as listed below: 

xylene 
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SECTION 3 - GENERAL CONDITIONS (version 3.6) 

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

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

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

2Q. 

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

pursuant to NCGS 143-215 .114A and 143-215.114B, including assessment of civil and/or criminal penalties. Any 

unauthorized deviation from the conditions of this permit may constitute grounds for revocation and/or enforcement action 

bytheDAQ. 

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

facility which are not addressed in this permit. 

4. This permit does not relieve the Permittee from liability for harm or injury to human health or welfare, animal or plant life, 

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

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

North Carolina Enviromnental Management Commission. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

with the terms ofthis permit. 

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

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

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

application shall be made available to an authorized representative of Department ofEnviromnent and Natural Resources upon 

request. 

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

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

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

remain valid imd must be complied with. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

one copy shall be sent to: 

Supervisor, Stationary Source Compliance 

North Carolina Division of Air Quality 

1641 Mail Service Center 

Raleigh, NC27699-1641 

All submittals shall include the facility name and Facility ID number (refer to the cover page of this permit). 

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

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

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

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

revocation and reissuance, or modification, or for denial of a permit renewal application. 
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F. Circumvention- STATE ENFORCEABLE ONLY 

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

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

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

G. Permit Modifications 

1. Administrative Permit Amendments [ISANCAC2Q .OSI4] 

The Permittee shall submit an application for an administrative permit amendment in accordance with !SA NCAC 2Q 

.OSI4. 

2. Transfer in Ownership or Operation and Application Submittal Content [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS24 and 2Q .OSOS] 

The Permittee shall submit an application for an ownership change in accordance with !SA NCAC 2Q.OS24 and 2Q .OSOS. 

3. Minor Permit Modifications [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS IS] 

The Permittee shall submit an application for a minor permit modification in accordance with !SA NCAC 2Q .OS IS. 

4. Significant Permit Modifications [!SA NCAC 2Q .OSI6] 

The Permittee shall submit an application for a significant permit modification in accordance with !SA NCAC 2Q .OSI6. 

S. Reopening for Cause [!SA NCAC 2Q .OSI7] 

The Permittee shall submit an application for reopening for cause in accordance with !SA NCAC 2Q .OSI7. 

H. Changes Not Requiring Permit Modifications 

I. Reporting Requirements 

Any of the following that would result in new or increased emissions from the emission source(s) listed in Section I must be 

reported to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ: 

a. changes in the information submitted in the application; 

b. changes that modifY equipment or processes; or 

c. changes in the quantity or quality of materials processed. 

If appropriate, modifications to the permit may then be made by the DAQ to reflect any necessary changes in the permit 

conditions. In no case are any new or increased emissions allowed that will cause a violation of the emission limitations 

specified herein. 

2. Section S02(b)(IO) Changes [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS23(a)] 

a. "Section S02(b)(IO) changes" means changes that contravene an express permit tenn or condition. Such changes do 

not include changes that would violate applicable requirements or contravene federally enforceable permit tenns and 

conditions that are monitoring (including test methods), recordkeeping, reporting, or compliance certification 

requirements. 

b. The Permittee may make Section S02(b)(IO) changes without having the permit revised if: 

i. the changes are not a modification under Title I of the Federal Clean Air Act; 

ii. the changes do not cause the allowable emissions under the permit to be exceeded; 

iii. the Permittee notifies the Director and EPA with written notification at least seven days before the change is 

made; and 

iv. the Permittee shall attach the notice to the relevant permit. 

c. The written notification shall include: 

i. a description of the change; 

ii. the date on which the change will occur; 

iii. any change in emissions; and 

iv. anypermittenn or condition that is no longer applicable as a result of the change. 

d. Section S02(b)(IO) changes shall be made in the permit the next time that the permit is revised or renewed, 

whichever comes first. 

3. Off Permit Changes [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS23(b)] 

The Permittee may make changes in the operation or emissions without revising the permit if: 

a. the change affects only insignificant activities and the activities remain insignificant after the change; or 

b. the change is not covered under any applicable requirement. 

4. Emissions Trading [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS23( c)] 

To the extent that emissions trading is allowed under !SA NCAC 2D, including subsequently adopted maximum 

achievable control technology standards, emissions trading shall be allowed without permit revision pursuant to !SA 

NCAC2Q .OS23(c). 
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I.A. Reporting Requirements for Excess Emissions and Permit Deviations 

[15A NCAC 2D .0535(f) and 2Q .0508(f)(2)] 

"Excess Emissions"- means an emission rate that exceeds any applicable emission limitation or standard allowed by any rule in 

Sections .0500, .0900, .1200, or .1400 of Subchapter 2D; or by a permit condition; or that exceeds an emission limit 

established in a permit issued under 15A NCAC 2Q .0700. (Note: Definitions of excess emissions under 2D .1110 and 2D 

.1111 shall apply where defined by rule.) 

"Deviations" - for the purposes of this condition, any action or condition not in accordance with the terms and conditions of this 

permit including those attributable to upset conditions as well as excess emissions as defined above lasting less than four hours. 

Excess Emissions 

1. If a source is required to report excess emissions under NSPS (15A NCAC 2D .0524), NESHAPS (15A NCAC 2D .1110 

or .1111 ), or the operating permit provides for periodic (e.g., quarterly) reporting of excess emissions, reporting shall be 

performed as prescribed therein. 

2. If the source is not subject to NSPS (15A NCAC 2D .0524), NESHAPS (15A NCAC 2D .1110 or .1111), or these rules 

do NOT define "excess emissions," the Permittee shall report excess emissions in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .0535 

as follows: 

a. Pursuantto 15A NCAC 2D .0535, if excess emissions last for more than four hours resulting from a malfunction, 

a breakdown of process or control equipment, or any other abnormal condition, the owner or operator shall: 

i. notiJY the Regional Supervisor or Director ofany such occurrence by 9:00a.m. Eastern Time of the Division's 

next business day of becoming aware of the occurrence and provide: 

• name and location of the facility; 

• nature and cause of the malfunction or breakdown; 

• time when the malfunction or breakdoWn. is first observed; 

• expected duration; and 

• estimated rate of emissions; 

ii. notify the Regional Supervisor or Director inunediately when corrective measures have been accomplished; and 

iii. submit to the Regional Supervisor or Director within 15 days a written report as described in 15A NCAC 2D 

.0535(f)(3). 

Permit Deviations 

3. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)(2), the Permittee shall report deviations from permit requirements (terms and 

conditions) as follows: 

a. Notify the Regional Supervisor or Director of all other deviations from permit requirements not covered under 

15A NCAC 2D .0535 quarterly. A written report to the Regional Supervisor shall include the probable cause of such 

deviation and any corrective actions or preventative actions taken. The responsible official shall certiJY all deviations 

from permit requirements. 

!.B. Other Requirements under lSA NCAC 2D .0535 

The Permittee shall comply with all other applicable requirements contained in 15A NCAC 2D .0535, including 15A NCAC 

2D .0535(c) as follows: 

1. . Any excess emissions that do not occur during start-up and shut-down shall be considered a violation of the appropriate 

rule unless the owner or operator of the sources demonstrates to the Director, that the excess emissions are a result of a 

malfunction. The Director shall consider, along with any other pertinent information, the criteria contained in 15A NCAC 

2D .0535(c)(l) through (7). 

2. 15A NCAC 2D .0535(g). Excess emissions during start-up and shut-down shall be considered a violation of the 

appropriate rule if the owner or operator cannot demonstrate that excess emissions are unavoidable. 

J. Emergency Provisions [40 CFR 70.6(g)] 

The Permittee shall be subject to the following provisions with respect to emergencies: 

I. An emergency means any situation arising from sudden and reasonably unforeseeable events beyond the control of the 

facility, including acts of God, which situation requires inunediate corrective action to restore normal operation, and that 

causes the facility to exceed a technology-based emission limitation under the permit, due to unavoidable increases in 

emissions attributable to the emergency. An emergency shall not include noncompliance to the extent caused by 

improperly designed equipment, lack of preventive maintenance, careless or improper operation, or operator error. 

2. An emergency constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology-based 

emission limitations if the conditions specified in 3. below are met. 
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3. The affirmative defense of emergency shall be demonstrated through properly signed contemporaneous operating logs or 

other relevant evidence that include information as follows: 

a. an emergency occurred and the Permittee can identifY the cause(s) of the emergency; 

b. the permitted facility was at the time being properly operated; 

c. during the period of the emergency the Permittee took all reasonable steps to minimize levels of emissions that 

exceeded the standards or other requirements in the permit; and 

· d. the Permittee submitted notice of the emergency to the DAQ within two working days of the time when emission 

limitations were exceeded due to the emergency. Tiris notice must contain a description of the emergency, steps taken 

to mitigate emissions, and corrective actions taken. 

4. In any enforcement proceeding, the Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an emergency has the burden of proof. 

5. Tiris provision is in addition to any emergency or upset provision contained in any applicable requirement specified 

elsewhere herein. 

K. Permit Renewal [!SA NCAC 2Q .0508(e) and 2Q .OS13(b)] 

Tiris !SA NCAC 2Q .0500 permit is issued for a fixed term notto exceed five years and shall expire at the end of its term and shall 

expire at the end of its term. Permit expiration terminates the facility's right to operate unless a complete !SA NCAC 2Q .0500 

renewal application is submitted at least nine months before the date of permit expiration. lfthe Permittee or applicant has complied 

with !SA NCAC 2Q .0512(b)(l), this !SA NCAC 2Q .OSOO permit shall not expire uotll the renewal permit has been issued or 

denied. Permit expiration under 15A NCAC 2Q .0400 terminates the facility's rightto operate unless a complete !SA NCAC 2Q 

.0400 renewal application is submitted at least six months before the date of permit expiration for facilities subjectto !SA NCAC 

2Q .0400 requirements. In either of these events, all terms and conditions ofthese permits shall remain in effectuotil the renewal 

permits have been issued or denied. 

L. Need to Halt or Reduce Activitv Not a Defense [15A NCAC 2Q .OS08(i)(4)] 

It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the 

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

M. Duty to Provide Information (submittal of information) [!SA NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(9)] 

1. The Permittee shall furnish to the DAQ, in a timely mauner, any reasonable information that the Director may request in 

writing to determine whether cause exists for modifYing, revoking and reissuing, or terminating the permit or to determine 

compliance with the permit. · 

2. The Permittee shall furnish the DAQ copies of records required to be kept by the permit when such copies are requested 

by the Director. For information claimed to be confidential, the Permittee may furnish such records directly to the EPA 

upon request along with a claim of confidentiality. 

N. Duty to Supplement [!SA NCAC 2Q .OS07(f)] 

The Permittee, upon becoming aware that any relevant facts were omitted or incorrect infonnation was submitted in the permit 

application, shall promptly submit such supplementary facts or corrected information to the DAQ. The Permittee shall also 

provide additional information as necessary to address any requirement that becomes applicable to the facility after the date a 

complete permit application was submitted but prior to the release of the draft permit. 

0. Retention of Records [15A NCAC 2Q .OS08(f) and 2Q .0508 (!)] 

The Permittee shall retain records of all required monitoring data and supporting information for a period of at least five years 

from the date of the monitoring sample, measurement, report, or application. Supporting infonnation includes all calibration 

and maintenance records and all original strip-chart recordings for continuous monitoring information, and copies of all reports 

required by the permit. These records shall be maintained in a form suitable and readily available for expeditious inspection 

and review. Any records required by the conditions of this permit shall be kept on site and made available to DAQ personnel 

for inspection upon request. 

P. Compliance Certification [!SA NCAC 2Q .0508(n)] 

The Permittee shall submit to the DAQ and the EPA (Air and EPCRA Enforcement Branch, EPA, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, 

Atlanta, GA 30303) postmarked on or before March I a compliance certification (for the preceding calendar year) by a 

responsible official with all federally-enforceable tenns and conditions in the permit, including emissions limitations, standards, 

or work practices. It shall be the responsibility of the current owner to submit a compliance certification for the entire year 

regardless of who owned the facility during the year. The compliance certification 

shall comply with additional requirements as may be specified uoder Sections 114(a)(3) or S04(b) of the Federal Clean Air Act. 
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The compliance certification shall specifY: 

I. the identification of each term or condition of the penni! that is the basis of the certification; 

2. the ·compliance status (with the terms and conditions of the penni! for the period covered by the certification); 

3. whether compliance was continuous or iutennittent; and 

4. the method(s) used for detenniniug the compliance status of the source duriug the certification period. 

Q. Certification by Responsible Official [15A NCAC 2Q .0520] 

A responsible official shall certifY the truth, accuracy, and completeness of any application fonn, report, or compliance 

certification required by this penni!. All certifications shall state that based on iuformation and belief formed after reasonable 

iuquiry, the statements and iuformation in the document are true, accurate, and complete. 

R. Permit Shield for Applicable Requirements [15A NCAC 2Q .0512] 

I. Compliance with the terms and conditions of this penni! shall be deemed compliance with applicable requirements, where 

such applicable requirements are included and specifically identified iu the penni! as of the date of penni! issuance. 

2. A pennit shield shall not alter or affect: 

a. the power of the Commission, Secretary of the Department, or Governor under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(l2), or EPA 

under Section 303 of the Federal Clean Air Act; 

b. the liability of an owner or operator of a facility for any violation of applicable requirements prior to the effective date 

of the pennit or at the time of penni! issuance; 

c. the applicable requirements under Title IV; or 

d. the ability of the Director or the EPA under Section 114 of the Federal Clean Air Act to obtain iufonnation to 

detenniue compliance of the facility with its penni!. 

3. A penni! shield does not apply to any change made at a facility that does not require a penni! or pennit revision made 

under 15A NCAC 2Q .0523. 

4. A pennit shield does not extend to minor pennitmodifications made under 15A NCAC2Q .0515. 

S. Termination. Modification. and Revocation of the Permit [15A NCAC 2Q .0519] 

The Director may tenniuate, modifY, or revoke and reissue this pennit if: 

I. the iufonmition contained in the application or presented in support thereof is detenniued to be incorrect; 

2. the conditions under which the penni! or pennit renewal was granted have changed; 

3. violations of conditions contained in the pennit have occurred; 

4. the EPA requests that the penni! be revoked under 40 CFR 70.7(g) or 70.8(d); or 

5. the Director finds that tenniuation, modification, or revocation and reissuance of the penni! is necessary to carry out the 

purpose ofNCGS Chapter 143, Article 21B. 

T. Insignificant Activities [15A NCAC 2Q .0503] 

Because an emission source or activity is irisignificant does not mean that the emission source or activity is exempted from any 

applicable requirement or that the owner or operator of the source is exempted from demonstrating compliance with any 

applicable requirement. The Permittee shall have available at the facility at all times and made available to an authorized 

representative upon request, documentation, including calculations, if necessary, to demonstrate that an emission source or 

activity is insignificant. 

U. ProperlY Rights [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(8)] 

This pennit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property or any exclusive privileges. 

V. Inspection and Entry [15A NCAC2Q .0508(1) andNCGS 143-215.3(a)(2)] 

I. Upon presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, the Pennittee shall allow the DAQ, or an 

authorized representative, to perfonn the following: 

a. enter the Pennittee's premises where the pennitted facility is located or emissions-related activity is conducted, or 

where records are kept under the conditions of the penni!; 

b. have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that are required to be kept under the conditions of the 

permit; 

c. inspect at reasonable times and usiug reasonable safety practices any source, equipment (including monitoring and air 

pollution control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under the pennit; and 

d. sample or monitor substances or parameters, using reasonable safety practices, for the purpose of assuriug compliance 

with the penni! or applicable requirements at reasonable times. 
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Nothing in this condition shall limit the ability of the EPA to inspect or enter the premises of the Pennittee under Section 

114 or other provisions of the Federal Clean Air Act. 

2. No person shall refuse entry or access to any authorized representative of the DAQ who requests entry for pUIJloses of 

inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials, nor shall any person obstruct, hamper, or interfere with any such 

authorized representative while in the process of carrying out his official duties. Refusal of entry or access may constitute 

grounds for penni! revocation and assessment of civil penalties. 

W. Annual Fee Payment [l5A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(IO)] 

I. The Pennittee shall pay all fees in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0200. 

2. Payment offees may be by check or money order made payable to the N.C. Deparbnent of Environment and Natural 

Resources. Annual penni! fee payments shall refer to the penni! number. 

3. If, within 30 days after being billed, the Pennittee fails to pay an annual fee, the Director may initiate action to tenninate 

the permit under 15A NCAC 2Q .0519. 

X. Annual Emission Inventory Requirements [15A NCAC 2Q .0207] 

The Permittee shall report by June 30 of each year the actual emissions of each air pollutant listed in 15A NCAC 2Q .0207(a) 

from each emission source within the facility dnring the previous calendar year. The report shall be in or on such form as may 

be established by the Director. The accuracy of the report shall be certified by a responsible official of the facility. 

Y. Confidential Information [15A NCAC 2Q .0107 and 2Q. 0508(i)(9)] 

Whenever the Permittee submits information under a claim of confidentiality pursuantto 15A NCAC 2Q .0107, the Permittee 

may also submit a copy of all such information and claim directly to the EPA upon request. All requests for confidentiality 

must be in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0107. 

Z. Construction and Operation Permits [15A NCAC 2Q .oJOO and .0300] 

A construction and operating permit shall be obtained by the Permittee for any proposed new or modified facility or emission 

source which is not exempted from having a permit prior to the beginning of construction or modification, in accordance with 

all applicable provisions of 15A NCAC 2Q .oJOO and .0300. 

AA. Standard Application Form and Required Information [15A NCAC 2Q .0505 and .0507] 

The Permittee shall submit applications and required information in accordance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2Q .0505 

and .0507. 

BB. Financial Responsibility and Compliance Historv [l5A NCAC 2Q .0507(d)(4)] 

The DAQ may require an applicant to submit a statement of financial qualifications and/or a statement of substantial 

compliance history. 

CC. Refrigerant Requirements (Stratospheric Ozone and Climate Protection) [15A NCAC 2Q .050l(e)] 

I. If the Permittee has appliances or refrigeration equipment, including air conditioning equipment, which use Class I or IT 

ozone-depleting substances such as chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons listed as refrigerants in 40 CFR 

Part 82 Subpart A Appendices A and B, the Pennittee shall service, repair, and maintain such equipment according to the 

work practices, personnel certification requirements, and certified recycling and recovery equipment specified in 40 CFR 

Part 82 Subpart F. 

2. The Permittee shall not knowingly vent or otherwise release any Class I or II substance into the environment during the 

repair, servicing, maintenance, or disposal of any such device except as provided in 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F. 

3. The Permittee shall comply with all reporting and recordkeeping requirements of 40 CFR. 82.166. Reports shall be 

submitted to the EPA or its designee as required. 

DD. Prevention of Accidental Releases -Section 112(r) [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(h)] 

If the Permittee is required to develop and register a Risk Management Plan with EPA pursuant to Section 112(r) of the Clean 

Air Act, then the Permittee is required to register this plan in accordance with 40 CFR Part 68. 
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EE. Prevention of Accidental Releases General Duty Clause- Section 112(r)(l) -

FEDERALLY-ENFORCEABLE ONLY 

Although a risk management plan may not be required, if the Permittee produces, processes, handles, or stores any amount of a 

listed hazardous substance, the Permittee has a general duty to take such steps as are necessary to prevent the accidental release 

of such substance and to minimize the consequences of any release. 

FF. Title IV Allowances [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(l)] 

This permit does not limit the number of Title IV allowances held by the Permittee, but the Permittee may not use allowances 

as a defense to noncompliance with any other applicable requirement. The Permittee's emissions may not exceed any 

allowances that the facility lawfully holds under Title IV of the Federal Clean Air Act. 

GG. Air Pollution Emergency Episode [15A NCAC 2D .0300] 

Should the Director of the DAQ declare an Air Pollution Emergency Episode, the Permittee will be required to operate in 

accordance with the Permittee's previously approved Emission Reduction Plan or, in the absence of an approved plan, with the 

appropriate requirements specified in 15A NCAC 2D .0300. 

HR. Registration of Air Pollution Sources [15A NCAC 2D .0200] 

The Director of the DAQ may require the Permittee to register a source of air pollution. If the Permittee is required to register 

a source of air pollution, this registration and required information will be in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .0202(b). 

II. Ambient Air Quality Standards [15A NCAC 2D .050l(c)] 

In addition to any control or manner of operation necessary to meet emission standards specified in this permit, any source of 

air pollution shall be operated with such control or in such manner that the source shall not cause the ambient air quality 

standards in 15A NCAC 2D .0400 to be exceeded at any point beyond the premises on which the source is located. When 

controls more stringent than named in the applicable emission standards in this permit are required to prevent violation of the 

ambient air quality standards or are required to create an offset, the permit shall contain a condition requiring these controls. 

JJ. General Emissions Testing and Reporting Requirements [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(l6)] 

Emission compliance testing shall be by the procedures of Section .2600, except as may be otherwise required in Rules 

.0524, .0912, .1110, .1111, or .1415 of Subchapter 2D. 

If emissions testing is required by this permit or the DAQ or if the Permittee submits emissions testing to the DAQ to 

demonstrate compliance, the Permittee shall perform such testing in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .2600 and follow the 

procedures outlined below: 

I. The owoer or operator of the source shall arrange for air emission testing protocols to be provided to the Director prior 

to air pollution testing. Testing protocols are not required to be pre-approved by the Director prior to air pollution 

testing. The Director shall review air emission testing protocols for pre-approval prior to testing if requested by the 

owoer or operator at least 45 days before conducting the test. 

2. Any person proposing to conduct an emissions test to demonstrate compliance with an applicable standard shall notify 

the Director at least 15 days before beginning the test so that the Director may at his option observe the test. 

3. The owoer or operator of the source shall arrange for controlling and measuring the production rates during the period 

of air testing. The owoer or operator of the source shall ensure that the equipment or process being tested is operated at 

the production rate that best fulfills the pmpose of the test. The individual conducting the emission test shall describe 

the procedures used to obtain accurate process data and include in the test report the average production rates 

determined during each testing period. 

4. Two copies of the fmal air emission test report shall be submitted to the Director not later than 30 days after sample 

collection unless otherwise specified in the specific conditions. The owoer or operator may request an extension to 

submit the final test report. The Director shall approve an extension request if he finds that the extension request is a 

result of actions beyond the control of the owoer or operator. 

a. The Director shall make the fmal determination regarding any testing procedure deviation and the validity of the 

compliance test. The Director may: 

(I) Allow deviations from a method specified under a rule in this Section if the owoer or operator of the source 

being tested demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Director that the specified method is inappropriate for the 

source being tested. 

(2) Prescribe alternate test procedures on an individual basis when he finds that the alternative method is 

necessary to secure more reliable test data. 
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(3) Prescribe or approve methods on an individual basis for sources or pollutants for which no test method is 

specified in this Section if the methods can be demonstrated to determine compliance ofpennitted emission 

sources or pollutants. 

b. The Director may authorize the Division of Air Quality to conduct independent tests of any source subject to a rule 

in this Subchapter to determine the compliance status of that source or to vericy any test data submitted relating to 

that source. Any test conducted by the Division of Air Quality using the appropriate testing procedures described 

in Section 2D .2600 has precedence over all other tests. 

KK.Reopening for Cause [15A NCAC 2Q .0517] 

I. A penni! shall be reopened and revised under the following circumstances: 

a. additional applicable requirements become applicable to a facility with remaining penni! term of three or more years; 

h. additional requirements (including excess emission requirements) become applicable to a source covered by Title IV; 

c. the Director or EPA finds that the pennit contains a material mistake or that inaccurate statements were made in 

establishing the emissions standards or other terms or conditions of the penni!; or 

d. the Director or EPA determines that the penni! must be revised or revoked to assure compliance with the applicable 

requirements. 

2. Any penni! reopening shall be completed or a revised pennit issued within 18 months after the applicable requirement is 

promulgated. No reopening is required if the effective date of the requirement is after the expiration of the pennit term 

unless the term of the penni! was extended pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0513(c). 

3. Except for the state-enforceable only portion of the pennit, the procedures set out in 15A NCAC 2Q .0507, .0521, or .0522 

shall be followed to reissue the pennit. If the State·enforceable only portion of the pennit is reopened, the procedures in 

15A NCAC 2Q .Q300 shall be followed. The proceedings shall affect only those parts of the pennit for which cause to 

reopen exists. 

4. The Director shall noticy the Pennittee at least 60 days in advance of the date that the penni! is to be reopened, except in 

cases of innninent threat to public health or safety the notification period may be less than 60 days. 

5. Within 90 days, or 180 days if the EPA extends the response period, after receiving notification from the EPA that a 

pennit needs to be terminated, modified, or revoked and reissued, the Director shall send to the EPA a proposed 

determination oftennination, modification, or revocation and reissuance, as appropriate. 

LL. Reporting Requirements for Non-Operating Equipment [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(l6)) 

The Permittee shall maintain a record of operation for pennitted equipment noting whenever the equipment is taken from and 

placed into operation. During operation the monitoriog recordkeeping and reporting requirements as prescribed by the penni! 

shall be implemented within the monitoriog period. 

MM. Fugitive Dust Control Requirement [15A NCAC 2D .0540)- STATE ENFORCEABLE ONLY 

As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0540 "Particulates from Fugitive Dust Emission Sources," the Pennittee shall not cause or 

allow fugitive dust emissions to cause or contribute to substantive complaints or excess visible emissions beyond the property 

boundary. If substantive complaints or excessive fugitive dust emissions from the facility are observed beyond the property 

boundaries for six minutes in any one hour (using Reference Method 22 in 40 CFR, Appendix A), the owner or operator may 

be required to submit a fugitive dust plan as described in 2D .0540(f). 

"Fugitive dust emissions" means particulate matter from process operations that does not pass through a process stack or vent 

and that is generated within plant property boundaries from activities such as: unloading and loading areas, process areas 

stockpiles, stock pile working, plant parking lots, and plant roads (including access roads and haul roads). 

NN. Specific Permit Modifications [15A NCAC 2Q.0501 and .0523] 

I. For modifications made pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .050l(c)(2), the Permittee.shall file a Title V Air Quality Permit 

Application for the air emission source(s) and associated air pollution control device(s) on or before 12 months after 

commencing operation. 

2. For modifications made pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .050l(d)(2), the Permittee shall not begin operation of the air 

emission source(s) and associated air pollution control device(s) until a Title V Air Quality Permit Application is filed 

and a construction and operation permit following the procedures of Section .0500 (except for Rule .0504 of this 

Section) is obtained. 

3. For modifications made pursuant to 502(b)(IO), in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0523(a)(l)(C), the Permittee shall 

noticy the Director and EPA (EPA- Air Planning Branch, 61 Forsyth St., Atlanta, GA 30303) in writing at least seven 

days before the change is made. The written notification shall include: 

a. a description of the change at the facility; 
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b. the date on which the change will occur; 

c. any change in emissions; and 

d. any permit term or condition that is no longer applicable as a result of the change. 

In addition to this notification requirement, with the next significant modification or Air Quality Permit renewal, the 

Permittee shall submit a page "E5" of the application fonns signed by the responsible official verifying that the application 

for the 502(b )(10) change/modification, is true, accurate, and complete. Further note that modifications made pursuant to 

502(b)(l 0) do not relieve the Permittee from satisfying preconstruction requirements. 

00. Third Partv Participation and EPA Review [15A NCAC 2Q .0521, .0522 and .0525(7)] 

For permits modifications subject to 45-day review by the federal Environment Protection Agency (EPA), EPA's decision 

to not object to the proposed permit is considered final and binding on the EPA and absent a third party petition, the failure 

to object is the end of EPA's decision-making process with respect to the revisions to the permit. The time period available 

to submit a public petition pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0518 begins at the end of the 45-day EPA review period. 
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