WEST VIRGINIA 

SECRETARY OF STATE 

NATALIE E. TENNANT 

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW DIVISION 

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Prenntion of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality 

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Title-Series: 45-14 Rule Id: 9081 Document: 25295 
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TITLE 45 

LEGISLATIVE RULE 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

AIR QUALITY 

SERIES 14 

PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAJOR MODIFICATION OF 

MAJOR STATIONARY SOURCES FOR THE 

PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION OF AIR QUALITY 

§45-14-1. General. 

1.1. Scope. -- This rule establishes and adopts a preconstruction permit program in accordance with the 

policy of §lOl(b)(l) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), the purposes of §160 of the CAA, and the prevention of 

significant deterioration of air quality requirements of 40 CFR §51.166. Preconstruction permits issued 

pursuant to this rule shall contain emission limitations and such other measures as may be necessary for the 

prevention significant deterioration of air quality. This rule provides: 

l.l.a. A mechanism to ensure that economic growth will occur in harmony with the preservation of 

existing clean air resources; to prevent the development of any new non-attainment problems; to protect the 

public health and welfare from any adverse effects which might occur even at air quality levels better than 

the National Ambient Air Quality Standards; and to preserve, protect, and enhance the air quality in areas of 

special natural, recreational, scenic, or historic value. It is the intent of the Secretary to register and evaluate 

sources of air pollutants and to preclude the construction or relocation of any major stationary source or major 

modification in any area classified as attaining National Ambient Air Quality Standards or unclassifiable in 

which the establishment of such source or modification may interfere with the goals of the prevention of 

significant deterioration of air quality levels; and 

l.l.b. A method to quantitatively define significant deterioration of air quality with respect to the 

desired degree of preservation of air quality for various areas and to set forth procedures for registration and 

reporting, and the criteria for obtaining a permit to construct or relocate a major stationary source or make 

a major modification to a stationary source within a designated attainment or unclassified area of the State 

of West Virginia. Such construction, modification, or relocation without such a permit is a violation ofthis 

rule. 

1.2. Authority.-- W.Va. Code §22-5-4. 

1.3. Filing Date.-- Ma) 1, 2013. 

1.4. Effective Date.-- Jmrc 1, 2013. 

1.5. Federal Regulation. -- Unless otherwise indicated, where reference to a federal regulation or 

standard appears in this rule, such regulation or standard will, for the purpose ofthis rule, be construed as that 

version which was in effect as of Jmrc 1, 2012 June 1, 2013. 

1.6. Former Rules. --This legislative rule amends 45CSR14 - "Permits for Construction and Major 

Modification of Major Stationary Sources for the Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality" 

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which was filed on MaJ 1, 2012 May 1, 2013 and became effective on :fmte 1, 2012 June 1, 2013. 

§45-14-2. Definitions. 

2.1. "Actual emissions" means the actual rate of emissions of a pollutant from an emissions unit, as 

described below, except that this definition shall not apply for calculating whether a significant emissions 

increase has occurred, or for establishing a PAL under section 25. Instead, subsections 2.63 and 2.8 shall 

apply for those purposes. 

2.1.a. In general, actual emissions as of a particular date shall equal the average rate, in tons per year, 

at which the unit actually emitted the pollutant during a consecutive 24-month period which precedes the 

particular date and which is representative of normal source operation. The Secretary may allow the use of 

a different time period upon a determination that it is more representative of normal source operation. Actual 

emissions shall be calculated using the unit's actual operating hours, production rates, and types of materials 

processed, stored, or combusted during the selected time period. 

2.1.b. The Secretary may presume that source-specific allowable emissions for the unit are equivalent 

to the actual emissions of the unit. 

2.l.c. For any emissions unit which has not begun normal operations on the particular date, actual 

emissions shall equal the potential to emit of the unit on that date. 

2.l.d. For an electric utility steam generating unit (other than a new unit or the replacement of an 

existing unit) actual emissions of the unit following the physical or operational change shall equal the 

representative actual annual emissions ofthe unit following the physical or operational change, provided the 

source owner or operator maintains and submits to the Director, on an annual basis for a period of five ( 5) 

years from the date the unit resumes regular operation, information demonstrating that the physical or 

operational change did not result in an emissions increase. A longer period, not to exceed ten (1 0) years, may 

be required by the Director if the Director determines such a period to be more representative of normal 

source operations following the physical or operational change. 

2.2. "Actuals PAL" for a major stationary source means a PAL based on the baseline actual emissions 

(as defined in subsection 2.8) of all emissions units (as defined in subsection 2.27) at the source, that emit 

or have the potential to emit the PAL pollutant. 

2.3. "Administrator" means the Administrator ofthe United States Envirornnental Protection Agency. 

2.4. "Adverse impact on visibility" means visibility impairment which interferes with the management, 

protection, preservation or enjoyment of the visitor's visual experience of the Federal Class I area. This 

determination must be made on a case-by-case basis taking into account the geographic extent, intensity, 

duration, frequency and time of visibility impairment, and how these factors correlate with (1) times of visitor 

use ofthe Federal Class I area, and (2) the frequency and timing of natural conditions that reduce visibility. 

2.5. "Air pollutants" means solids, liquids, or gases which, if discharged into the air, may result in 

statutory air pollution. 

2.6. "Air pollution" or "statutory air pollution" means and is limited to the discharge into the air by the 

act of man substances (liquid, solid, gaseous, organic or inorganic) in a locality, manner and amount as to be 

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injurious to human health or welfare, animal or plant life, or property, or which would interfere with the 

enjoyment oflife or property. 

2.7. "Allowable emissions" means the enusswn rate of a stationary source calculated using the 

maximum rated capacity of the source (unless the source is subject to federally enforceable limits or limits 

enforceable by the Secretary which restrict the operating rate, or hours of operation, or both) and the most 

stringent of the following: 

2.7.a. The applicable standards as set forth in 40 CFR Parts 60 and 61; 

2.7.b. The applicable State of West Virginia emissions limitations or permit conditions, including those 

with a future compliance date; or 

2.7.c. The applicable federally enforceable emissions limitations or permit conditions, including those 

with a future compliance date. 

2.8. "Baseline actual emissions" means the rate of emissions, in tons per year, of a regulated NSR 

pollutant, as determined in accordance with subdivisions 2.8.a through 2.8.d. 

2.8.a. For any existing electric utility steam generating unit, baseline actual emissions means the 

average emission rate, in tons per year, at which the unit actually emitted the pollutant during any consecutive 

24-month period selected by the owner or operator within the 5-year period immediately preceding when the 

owner or operator begins actual construction ofthe project. The Secretary shall allow the use of a different 

time period upon a determination that it is more representative of normal source operation. 

2.8.a.l. The average rate shall include fugitive emissions to the extent quantifiable, and emissions 

associated with startups, shutdowns, and malfunctions. 

2.8.a.2. The average rate shall be adjusted downward to exclude any noncompliant emissions that 

occurred while the source was operating above any emission limitation that was legally enforceable during 

the consecutive 24-month period. 

2.8.a.3. For a regulated NSR pollutant, when a project involves multiple emissions units, only one 

consecutive 24-month period must be used to determine the baseline actual emissions for the emissions units 

being changed. A different consecutive 24-month period can be used for each regulated NSR pollutant. 

2.8.a.4. The average rate shall not be based on any consecutive 24-month period for which there 

is inadequate information for determining annual emissions, in tons per year, and for adjusting this amount 

if required by paragraph 2.8.a.2. 

2.8.b. For an existing emissions unit (other than an electric utility steam generating unit), baseline 

actual emissions means the average rate, in tons per year, at which the emissions unit actually emitted the 

pollutant during any consecutive 24-month period selected by the owner or operator within the 1 0-year period 

immediately preceding either the date the owner or operator begins actual construction of the project, or the 

date a complete permit application is received by the Secretary for a permit required under this rule, 

whichever is earlier, except that the 10-year period shall not include any period earlier than November 15, 

1990. 

2.8.b.1. The average rate shall include fugitive emissions to the extent quantifiable, and emissions 

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associated with startups, shutdowns, and malfunctions. 

2.8.b.2. The average rate shall be adjusted downward to exclude any noncompliant emissions that 

occurred while the source was operating above an emission limitation that was legally enforceable during the 

consecutive 24-month period. 

2.8.b.3. The average rate shall be adjusted downward to exclude any emissions that would have 

exceeded an emission limitation with which the major stationary source must currently comply, had such 

major stationary source been required to comply with such limitations during the consecutive 24-month 

period. However, if an emission limitation is part of a maximum achievable control technology standard that 

the Administrator proposed or promulgated under 40 CFR Part 63, the baseline actual emissions need only 

be adjusted if the State has taken credit for such emissions reductions in an attainment demonstration or 

maintenance plan consistent with the requirements of 45CSR19-8.6. 

2.8.b.4. For a regulated NSR pollutant, when a project involves multiple emissions units, only one 

consecutive 24-month period must be used to determine the baseline actual emissions for all the emissions 

units being changed. A different consecutive 24-month period can be used for each regulated NSR pollutant. 

2. 8. b.5. The average rate shall not be based on any consecutive 24-month period for which there 

is inadequate information for determining annual emissions, in tons per year, and for adjusting this amount 

if required by paragraphs 2.8.b.2 and 2.8.b.3. 

2.8.c. For a new emissions unit, the baseline actual emissions for purposes of determining the 

emissions increase that will result from the initial construction and operation of such unit shall equal zero; 

and thereafter, for all other purposes, shall equal the unit's potential to emit. 

2.8.d. For a PAL for a stationary source, the baseline actual emissions shall be calculated for existing 

electric utility steam generating units in accordance with the procedures contained in subdivision 2.8.a, for 

other existing emissions units in accordance with the procedures contained in subdivision 2. 8. b, and for a new 

emissions unit in accordance with the procedures contained in subdivision 2.8.c. 

2.9. Baseline Area. 

2.9.a. "Baseline area" means any intrastate area (and every part thereof) designated as attainment or 

unclassifiable under§ 107( d)(1)(A)(ii) or (iii) of the CAA in which the major source or major modification 

establishing the minor source baseline date would construct or would have an air quality impact for the 

pollutant for which the baseline date is established, equal to or greater than the following: 

Pollutant Air Quality Impact (annual average) 

so, 1 ~g/m3 

N02 1 ~g/m3 

PM10 1 ~g/m3 

PM2_

5 0.3 ~g/m3 

2.9.b. Area redesignations under§ 107( d)(1)(A)(ii) or (iii) ofthe CAA cannot intersect or be smaller 

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than the area of impact of any major stationary source or major modification which: 

2.9.b.l. Establishes a minor source baseline date; or 

2.9.b.2. Is subject to 40 CFR §52.21 or this rule, and would be constructed in the same state as 

the state proposing the redesignation. 

2.9.c. Any baseline area established originally for the TSP increments shall remain in effect and shall 

apply for purposes of determining the amount of available PM10 increments, except that such baseline area 

shall not remain in effect ifthe Secretary rescinds the corresponding minor source baseline date in accordance 

with subdivision 2.42.d. 

2.10. "Baseline concentration" means that ambient concentration level which exists in the baseline area 

at the time of the applicable minor source baseline date. A baseline concentration is determined for each 

pollutant for which a minor source baseline date is established and includes: 

2.1 O.a. The allowable emissions of major stationary sources which commenced construction before 

the major source baseline date, but were not in operation by the applicable minor source baseline date. 

2.10.b. The actual emissions representative of sources in existence on the applicable minor source 

baseline date. However, the following will not be included in the baseline concentration and will affect the 

applicable maximum allowable increase(s): 

2.10.b.l. actual emissions from any major stationary source on which construction commenced 

after the major source baseline date; and 

2.1 O.b.2. actual emissions increases and decreases at any stationary source occurring after the minor 

source baseline date. 

2.11. "Begin actual construction" means, in general, initiation of physical on-site construction activities 

on an emissions unit which are of a permanent nature. Such activities include, but are not limited to, 

installation of building supports and foundations, laying of underground pipework, and construction of 

permanent storage structures. With respect to a change in method of operation, this term refers to those onsite activities, other than preparatory activities, which mark the initiation ofthe change. 

2.12. "Best available control technology (BACT)" means an emissions limitation (including a visible 

emissions standard) based on the maximum degree of reduction for each regulated NSR pollutant which 

would be emitted from any proposed major stationary source or major modification which the Secretary, on 

a case-by-case basis, taking into account energy, environmental and economic impacts and other costs, 

determines is achievable for such source or modification through application of production processes or 

available methods, systems, and techniques, including fuel cleaning or treatment or innovative fuel 

combustion techniques for control of such pollutant. In no event shall application of best available control 

technology result in emissions of any pollutant which would exceed the emissions allowed by any federally 

enforceable emissions limitations or emissions limitations enforceable by the Secretary. If the Secretary 

determines that technological or economic limitations on the application of measurement methodology to a 

particular emissions unit would make the imposition of an emissions standard infeasible, a design, equipment 

work practice, operational standard or combination thereof, may be prescribed instead to satisfY the 

requirement for the application of best available control technology. Such standard shall, to the degree 

possible, set forth the emissions reduction achievable by implementation of such design, equipment, work 

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practice or operation, and shall provide for compliance by means which achieve equivalent results. 

2.13. "Building, Structure, Facility, or Installation" means all ofthe pollutant-emitting activities which 

belong to the same industrial grouping, are located on one or more contiguous or adjacent properties, and are 

under the control of the same person (or persons under common control). Pollutant-emitting activities are 

a part of the same industrial grouping if they belong to the same "Major Group" (i.e., which have the same 

two (2)-digit code) as described in the Standard Industrial Classification Manual, 1987 (United States 

Government Printing Office stock number GPO 1987 0-185-718:QL 3). 

2.14. "CAA'' means the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401, et seq., as amended by Pub. L. No. 101-549 

(November 15, 1990). 

2.15. "Clean Coal Technology" means any technology, including technologies applied at the 

precombustion, combustion, or post combustion stage, at a new or existing facility which will achieve 

significant reductions in air emissions of sulfur dioxide or oxides of nitrogen associated with the utilization 

of coal in the generation of electricity, or process steam which was not in widespread use as ofNovember 15, 

1990. 

2.16. "Clean coal technology demonstration project" means a project using funds appropriated under the 

heading "Department of Energy-- Clean Coal Technology", up to a total amount of $2,500,000,000 for 

commercial demonstration of clean coal technology, or similar projects funded through appropriations for 

USEPA. The Federal contribution for a qualifYing project shall be at least twenty (20) percent of the total 

cost of the demonstration project. 

2.17. [Reserved]. 

2.18. "Commence" as applied to construction of a major stationary source or major modification means 

that the owner or operator has all necessary preconstruction approvals or permits and either has: 

2.18.a. begun, or caused to begin, a continuous program of actual on-site construction ofthe source, 

to be completed within a reasonable time; or 

2.18.b. entered into binding agreements or contractual obligations, which cannot be canceled or 

modified without substantial loss to the owner or operator, to undertake a program of actual construction of 

the source to be completed within a reasonable time. 

2.19. "Complete" means, in reference to an application for a permit, that the application contains all of 

the information necessary for processing the application. Designating an application complete for purposes 

of permit processing does not preclude the Secretary from requesting or accepting any additional information. 

2.20. "Construction" means any physical change or change in the method of operation (including 

fabrication, erection, installation, demolition, or modification of an emissions unit) which would result in a 

change in actual emissions. 

2.21. "Continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS)" means all of the equipment that may be 

required to meet the data acquisition and availability requirements, to sample, condition (if applicable), 

analyze, and provide a record of emissions on a continuous basis. 

2.22. "Continuous emissions rate monitoring system (CERMS)" means the total equipment required for 

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the determination and recording of the pollutant mass emissions rate (in terms of mass per unit of time). 

2.23. "Continuous parameter monitoring system (CPMS)" means all ofthe equipment necessary to meet 

the data acquisition and availability requirements, to monitor process and control device operational 

parameters (for example, control device secondary voltages and electric currents) and other information (for 

example, gas flow rate, 02 or C02 concentrations), and to record average operational parameter value(s) on 

a continuous basis. 

2.24. "Department of Envirornnental Protection" or "DEP" means the Department of Environmental 

Protection as defined in W. Va. Code §22-1-4. 

2.25. "Electric utility steam generating unit" means any steam electric generating unit that is constructed 

for the purpose of supplying more than one-third of its potential electric output capacity and more than 

twenty-five (25) MW electrical output to any utility power distribution system for sale. Any steam supplied 

to a steam distribution system for the purpose of providing steam to a steam-electric generator that would 

produce electrical energy for sale is also considered in determining the electrical energy output capacity of 

the affected facility. 

2.26. "Emission" means the release, escape or discharge of air pollutants into the air. 

2.27. "Emissions unit" means any part of a stationary source that emits or would have the potential to 

emit any regulated NSR pollutant and includes an electric utility steam generating unit as defined in 

subsection 2.25. For purposes ofthis rule, there are two types of emissions units as described in subdivisions 

2.27.a and 2.27.b. 

2.27.a. A new emissions unit is any emissions unit that is (or will be) newly constructed and that has 

existed for less than 2 years from the date such emissions unit first operated. 

2.27.b. An existing emissions unit is any emissions unit that does not meet the requirements in 

subdivision 2.27.a. A replacement unit, as defined in subsection 2.68, is an existing emissions unit. 

2.28. "Federal Land Manager" means, with respect to any lands in the United States, the Secretary ofthe 

department with authority over such lands. 

2.29. "Federally enforceable" means all limitations and conditions which are enforceable by the 

Administrator including those requirements developed pursuant to 40 CFR Parts 60, 61 and 63, rules ofthe 

approved West Virginia State Implementation Plan, any permit requirements established pursuant to 40 CFR 

§52.21 or this rule, and any operating permits issued under a program that is incorporated into the State 

Implementation Plan and expressly requires adherence to any permit issued under such program. 

2.30. [Reserved.] 

2.31. "Fugitive emissions" means those emissions which could not reasonably pass through a stack, 

chimney, vent or other functionally equivalent opening. 

2.32. [Reserved.] 

2.33. [Reserved.] 

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2.34. [Reserved.] 

2.35. [Reserved.] 

2.36. "Innovative control technology" means any system of air pollution control that has not been 

adequately demonstrated in practice, but would have a substantial likelihood of achieving greater continuous 

emissions reduction than any control system in current practice or of achieving at least comparable reductions 

at lower cost in terms of energy, economics, or non-air quality environmental impacts. 

2.37. "Lowest achievable emission rate (LAER)" means, for any source, the more stringent of the 

following: 

2.37.a. The most stringent emissions limitation which is contained in the implementation plan of any 

State for such class or category of stationary source, unless the owner or operator ofthe proposed stationary 

source demonstrates that such limitations are not achievable; or 

2.37.b. The most stringent emissions limitation which is achieved in practice by such class or 

category of stationary sources. This limitation, when applied to a modification, means the lowest achievable 

emission rate for the new or modified emissions units within the stationary source. In no event shall the 

application ofthe term permit a new or proposed new or modified stationary source to emit any pollutant in 

excess ofthe amount allowable under an applicable new source standard of performance. 

2.38. [Reserved.] 

2.39. Major emissions unit means: 

2.39.a. Any emissions unit that emits or has the potential to emit 100 tons per year or more of the 

PAL pollutant in an attainment area; or 

2.39.b. Any emissions unitthat emits or has the potential to emitthe PAL pollutant in an amount that 

is equal to or greater than the major source threshold for the PAL pollutant as defined by the CAA for 

nonattainment areas. For example, in accordance with the definition of major stationary source in §182(c) 

of the CAA, an emissions unit would be a major emissions unit for VOC if the unit is located in a serious 

ozone non attainment area and it emits or has the potential to emit 50 or more tons ofVOC per year. 

2.40. "Major modification" means any physical change in or change in the method of operation of a 

major stationary source which results in: a significant emissions increase (as defined in subsection 2. 75) of 

any regulated NSR pollutant (as defined in subsection 2.66); and a significant net emissions increase ofthat 

pollutant from the major stationary source. Any significant emissions increase (as defined at subsection 2.75) 

from any emissions units or net emissions increase (as defined in subsection 2.46) at a major stationary source 

that is significant for volatile organic compounds or NOx shall be considered significant for ozone. However, 

the following actions do not constitute a physical change or change in the method of operation: 

2.40.a. Routine maintenance, repair, and replacement. 

2.40.b. Use of an alternative fuel or raw material by reason of any order under sections 2(a) and (b) 

of the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 197 4 (or any superseding legislation) or by 

reason of a natural gas curtailment plan pursuant to the Federal Power Act. 

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2.40.c. Use of an alternative fuel by reason of an order or rule under §125 of the CAA. 

2.40.d. Use of fuel generated from municipal solid waste as an alternative fuel at a steam generating 

unit. 

2.40.e. Use of an alternative fuel or raw material by a stationary source, provided that: 

2.40.e.l. Prior to January 6, 1975, the source was capable of accommodating such alternative fuel 

or raw material, unless such change would be prohibited under any federally enforceable permit condition 

which was established after January 6, 1975 pursuant to 40 CFR §52.21 or under any permit issued or order 

entered pursuant to any rule of the Secretary after January 6, 1975; 

2.40.e.2. The source is approved to use the alternative fuel or raw material under any permit issued 

under 40 CFR §52.21 or under any permit issued or order entered pursuant to any rule of the Secretary. 

2.40.f. An increase in the hours of operation unless such increase would be prohibited by a Federal 

permit issued pursuant to 40 CFR §52.21 or by any permit issued or order entered pursuant to any rule ofthe 

Secretary. 

2.40.g. An increase in the production rate unless such increase would be prohibited by a Federal 

permit issued pursuant to 40 CFR §52.21 or by any permit issued or order entered pursuant to any rule ofthe 

Secretary. 

2.40.h. Any change in ownership at a stationary source. 

2.40.i. [Reserved.] 

2.40.j. The installation, operation, cessation, or removal of a temporary clean coal technology 

demonstration project, provided that the project complies with: 

2.40.j.l. The State Implementation Plan; and 

2.40.j.2. Other requirements necessary to attain and maintain the National Ambient Air Quality 

Standards during the project and after it is terminated. 

2.40.k. The installation or operation of a permanent clean coal technology demonstration projectthat 

constitutes repowering, provided that the project does not result in an increase in the potential to emit of any 

regulated NSR pollutant emitted by the unit. This exemption shall apply on a pollutant-by-pollutant basis. 

2.40.1. The reactivation of a very clean coal-fired electric utility steam generating unit. 

2.40.m. This definition shall not apply with respect to a particular regulated NSR pollutant when the 

major stationary source is complying with the requirements under section 25 for a PAL for that pollutant. 

Instead, the definition at subsection 2.53 shall apply. 

2.41. "Major modification for ozone" means a major modification for volatile organic compounds or 

NOx. 

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2.42. "Major and minor source baseline date." 

2.42.a. "Major source baseline date" means: 

2.42.a.l. In the case ofPM10 and sulfur dioxide, January 6, 1975; and 

2.42.a.2. In the case of nitrogen dioxide, February 8, 1988; and 

2.42.a.3. In the case ofPM2 _

5,0ctober 20, 2010. 

2.42.b. "Minor source baseline date" means the earliest date after the trigger date on which a major 

stationary source or a major modification subject to the requirements of 40 CFR §52.21 or to this rule submits 

a complete application under this rule. The trigger date is: 

2.42.b.l. In the case ofPM10 and sulfur dioxide, August 7, 1977, and 

2.42.b.2. In the case of nitrogen dioxide, February 8, 1988; and 

2.42.b.3. In the case ofPM2 _

5, October 20, 2011. 

2.42.c. The baseline date is established for each pollutant for which increments or other equivalent 

measures have been established if: 

2.42.c.l. The area in which the proposed source or modification would construct is designated as 

attairnnent or unclassifiable under §1 07( d)(1)(A)(ii) or (iii) of the CAA for the pollutant on the date of its 

complete application under 40 CFR §52.21 or this rule; and 

2.42.c.2. In the case of a major stationary source, the pollutant would be emitted in significant 

amounts, or in the case of a major modification, there would be a significant net emissions increase of the 

pollutant. 

2.42.d. Any minor source baseline date established originally for the TSP increments shall remain 

in effect and shall apply for purposes of determining the amount of available PM10 increments, except that 

the Secretary may rescind any such minor source baseline date where it can be demonstrated to the 

Secretary's satisfaction that the emissions increase from the major stationary source, or the net emissions 

increase from the major modification, responsible for triggering that date did not result in a significant amount 

ofPM10 emissions. 

2.43. "Major stationary source" means: 

2.43.a. Any ofthe following stationary sources of air pollutants which emits or has the potential to 

emit, one hundred (1 00) tons per year or more of any regulated NSR pollutant: 

• Fossil Fuel-fired Stearn Electric Plants of More than 250 Million Btu/hr Heat Input, 

• Coal Cleaning Plants (with thermal dryers), 

• Kraft Pulp Mills, 

• Portland Cement Plants, 

• Primary Zinc Smelters, 

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• Iron and Steel Mill Plants, 

• Primary Aluminum Ore Reduction Plants (with thermal dryers), 

• Primary Copper Smelters, 

• Municipal Incinerators Capable of Charging More than 250 Tons of Refuse per Day, 

• Hydroflouric, Sulfuric and Nitric Acid Plants, 

• Petroleum Refineries, 

• Lime Plants, 

• Phosphate Rock Processing Plants, 

• Coke Oven Batteries, 

• Sulfur Recovery Plants, 

• Carbon Black Plants (furnace process), 

• Primary Lead Smelters, 

• Fuel Conversion Plants, 

• Sintering Plants, 

• Secondary Metal Production Plants, 

• Chemical Process Plants (which does not include ethanol production facilities that produce ethanol by 

natural fermentation included in NAICS codes 325193 or 312140), 

• Fossil Fuel Boilers (or combinations thereof) Totaling More than 250 Million Btu/hour Heat Input, 

• Petroleum Storage and Transfer Units with a Total Storage Capacity Exceeding 300,000 Barrels, 

• Taconite Ore Processing Plants, 

• Glass Fiber Processing Plants, and 

• Charcoal Production Plants; 

2.43.b. Notwithstanding the stationary source size specified in subdivision 2.43.a, any stationary 

source which emits or has the potential to emit, two hundred fifty (250) tons per year or more of any regulated 

NSR pollutant; or 

2.43.c. Any physical change at a stationary source, not otherwise qualifYing under subdivision 2.43.a 

as a major stationary source, if the change itself would constitute a major stationary source. 

2.43.d. A major source that is major for volatile organic compounds or NOx shall be considered 

major for ozone. 

2.43.e. The fugitive emissions of a stationary source shall not be included in determining whether 

it is a major stationary source, unless the source is listed in Table 1. 

Table 1 

SOURCE CATEGORIES WHICH MUST INCLUDE FUGITIVE EMISSIONS 

• Fossil-Fuel-Fired Stearn Electric Plants Greater Than 250 Million Btu/Hour Heat Input 

• Coal Cleaning Plants (with thermal dryers) 

• Kraft Pulp Mills 

• Portland Cement Plants 

• Primary Zinc Smelters 

• Iron and Steel Mill Plants 

• Primary Aluminum Ore Reduction Plants 

• Primary Copper Smelters 

• Municipal Incinerators Capable of Charging Greater Than 250 Tons of Refuse/Day 

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• Hydrofluoric, Sulfuric, and Nitric Acid Plants 

• Petroleum Refineries 

• Lime Plants 

• Phosphate Rock Processing Plants 

• Coke Oven Batteries 

• Sulfur Recovery Plants 

• Carbon Black Plants (furnace process) 

• Primary Lead Smelters 

• Fuel Conversion Plants 

• Sintering Plants 

• Secondary Metal Production Plants 

• Chemical Process Plants - The term chemical processing plant shall not include ethanol production 

facilities that produce ethanol by natural fermentation included in NAICS codes 325193 or 312140 

• Fossil Fuel Boilers (or combinations thereof) Totaling More Than 250 Million Btu/Hour Heat Input 

• Petroleum Storage and Transfer Units with a Total Storage Capacity Exceeding 300,000 Barrels 

• Taconite Ore Processing Plants 

• Glass Fiber Processing Plants 

• Charcoal Production Plants 

• Any other stationary source category which, as of August 7, 1980, is being regulated under §§111 or 112 

of the CAA. 

2.43.f. In addition to those facilities covered under subdivision 2.43.e, all coal preparation plants 

as defined under 40 CFR §60.251(a) which process more than 200 tons per day shall count fugitive emissions 

from all "affected facilities" at the source. 

2.43.g. For the purpose of subdivision 2.43.f, the term "affected facilities" means those facilities 

which are listed or identified as "affected facilities" in the applicable standard promulgated under§§ 111 or 

112 of the CAA." 

2.44. "Major stationary source for ozone" means a major stationary source of volatile organic compounds 

or NOx. 

2.45. "Necessary preconstruction approvals or permits" means those permits or approvals required under 

the CAA and rules promulgated under W.Va. Code §22-5-4. 

2.46. "Net emissions increase" means, with respect to any regulated NSR pollutant emitted by a major 

stationary source, the amount of emissions by which the sum of the following exceeds zero: 

2.46.a. The increase in emissions from a particular physical change or change in the method of 

operation at a stationary source as calculated pursuant to subsection 3.4; 

2.46.b. Any other increases and decreases in actual emissions at the major source that are 

contemporaneous with the particular change and are otherwise creditable. Baseline actual emissions for 

calculating increases and decreases under subdivision 2.46.b shall be determined as provided in subsection 

2.8, except that paragraphs 2.8.a.3 and 2.8.b.4 shall not apply; 

2.46.c. An increase or decrease in actual emissions is contemporaneous with the increase from the 

particular change only if it occurs not more than five (5) years prior to the date on which construction on the 

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particular change commences norlaterthan the date on which the increase from the particular change occurs. 

2.46.d. An increase or decrease in actual emissions is creditable only if: 

2.46.d.l. The increase or decrease in actual emissions has not been relied upon by the United States 

Environmental Protection Agency in issuing a permit pursuant to 40 CFR §52.21; or 

2.46.d.2. By the Secretary in issuing a permit pursuant to this rule and such permit is in effect on 

the date on which the increase in emissions from the particular change occurs. 

2.46.e. The increase or decrease in actual emissions of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, or nitrogen 

oxides which occurred prior to the applicable minor source baseline date was required to be considered and 

calculated in determining the amount of maximum allowable increases remaining available.; 

2.46.f. An increase in actual emissions is creditable only to the extent that the new level of actual 

emissions exceeds the old level; 

2.46.g. A decrease in actual emissions is creditable only to the extent that: 

2.46.g.l. The old level of actual emissions or the old level of allowable emissions, whichever is 

lower, exceeds the new level of actual emissions; 

2.46.g.2. It is federally enforceable and is enforceable by the Secretary at and after the time that 

the actual construction on the particular change begins; 

2.46.g.3. The decrease in actual emissions must have approximately the same qualitative 

significance for public health and welfare as that attributed to the increase from the particular change; 

2.46.g.4. [Reserved.] 

2.46.h. An increase that results from a physical change at a source occurs when the emissions unit 

on which construction occurred becomes operational and begins to emit a particular pollutant. Any 

replacement unit that requires shakedown becomes operational only after a reasonable shakedown period, not 

to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days. 

2.46.i. Subdivision 2.l.a shall not apply for determining creditable increases and decreases. 

2.4 7. "PM10 " means particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to a nominal 10 

micrometers as measured by a reference method based on Appendix J of 40 CFR Part 50 and designated in 

accordance with 40 CFR Part 53 or by an equivalent method designated in accordance with 40 CFR Part 53. 

2.48. "Particulate matter emissions" means all finely divided solid or liquid material, other than 

uncombined water, emitted to the ambient air as measured by applicable reference methods, or an equivalent 

or alternative method, specified in 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix B, or by a test method specified in any rule of 

the Secretary which has been incorporated as part ofthe federally approved State Implementation Plan. All 

references to particulate or particulate matter in this rule shall mean particulate matter emissions. 

2.49. "Person" means any and all persons, natural or artificial, including the State of West Virginia or 

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any other state and all agencies or divisions thereof, any state political subdivision, the United States of 

America, any municipal, public, statutory or private corporation or association organized or existing under 

the laws of this or any state or country, and any firm, partnership, or association of whatever nature. 

2.50. "Plantwide applicability limitation(PAL)" means an emission limitation expressed in tons peryear, 

for a pollutant at a major stationary source, that is enforceable as a practical matter and established sourcewide in accordance with subsections 25.1 through 25.15. 

2.51. "PAL effective date" generally means the date of issuance ofthe PAL permit. However, the PAL 

effective date for an increased PAL is the date any emissions unit that is part of the PAL major modification 

becomes operational and begins to emit the PAL pollutant. 

2.52. "PAL effective period" means the period beginning with the PAL effective date and ending 1 Oyears 

later. 

2.53. "PAL major modification" means, notwithstanding subsections 2.40 and 2.46 (the definitions for 

major modification and net emissions increase), any physical change in or change in the method of operation 

of the PAL source that causes it to emit the PAL pollutant at a level equal to or greater than the PAL. 

2.54. "PAL permit" means the major NSR permit, the minor NSR permit, or the State operating permit 

under a program that is approved into the State Implementation Plan, or the title V permit issued by the 

Secretary that establishes a PAL for a major stationary source. 

2.55. "PAL pollutant" means the pollutant for which a PAL is established at a major stationary source. 

2.56. [Reserved.] 

2.57. "Pollution prevention" means any activity that through process changes, product reformulation or 

redesign, or substitution of less polluting raw materials, eliminates or reduces the release of air pollutants 

(including fugitive emissions) and other pollutants to the environment prior to recycling, treatment, or 

disposal; it does not mean recycling (other than certain "in-process recycling" practices), energy recovery, 

treatment, or disposal. 

2.58. "Potential to emit" means the maximum capacity of a stationary source to emit a pollutant under 

its physical and operational design. Any physical or operational limitation on the capacity of the source to 

emit a pollutant, including air pollution control equipment and restrictions on hours of operation or on the 

type or amount of material combusted, stored, or processed, shall be treated as part of its design only if the 

limitation or the effect it would have on emissions is federally enforceable or is enforceable by the Secretary 

in any permit and/or consent order issued by the United States Envirornnental Protection Agency or by the 

Secretary. Secondary emissions do not count in determining the potential to emit of a stationary source. 

2.59. "Predictive emissions monitoring system (PEMS)" means all ofthe equipment necessary to monitor 

process and control device operational parameters (for example, control device secondary voltages and 

electric currents) and other information (for example, gas flow rate, 0 2 or C02 concentrations), and calculate 

and record the mass emissions rate (for example, lb/hr) on a continuous basis. 

2.60. "Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program" means a major source preconstruction 

permit program that has been approved by the Administrator and incorporated into the State Implementation 

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Plan, or the program in 40 CFR §52.21. Any permit issued under such a program is a major new source 

review (NSR) permit. 

2.61. [Reserved.] 

2.62. "Project" means a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, an existing major 

stationary source. 

2.63. "Projected actual emissions" means the maximum annual rate, in tons per year, at which an existing 

emissions unit is projected to emit a regulated NSR pollutant in any one of the 5 years (12-month period) 

following the date the unit resumes regular operation after the project, or in any one of the 10 years following 

that date, ifthe project involves increasing the emissions unit's design capacity or its potential to emit that 

regulated NSR pollutant and full utilization ofthe unit would result in a significant emissions increase or a 

significant net emissions increase at the major stationary source. 

2.63.a. In determining the projected actual emissions under subsection 2.63 (before beginning actual 

construction), the owner or operator ofthe major stationary source: 

2.63.a.l. Shall consider all relevant information, including but not limited to, historical operational 

data, the company's own representations, the company's expected business activity and the company's highest 

projections of business activity, the company's filings with the State or Federal regulatory authorities, and 

compliance plans under the approved State Implementation Plan; and 

2.63.a.2. Shall include fugitive emissions to the extent quantifiable, and emissions associated with 

startups, shutdowns, and malfunctions; and 

2.63.a.3. Shall exclude, in calculating any increase in emissions that results from the particular 

project, that portion of the unit's emissions following the project that an existing unit could have 

accommodated during the consecutive 24-month period used to establish the baseline actual emissions under 

subsection 2.8 and that are also unrelated to the particular project, including any increased utilization due to 

product demand growth; or 

2.63.a.4. In lieu of using the method set out in paragraphs 2.63.a.1 through 2.63.a.3, may elect to 

use the emissions unit's potential to emit, in tons per year, as defined under subsection 2.58. 

2.64. "Reactivation of a very clean coal-fired electric utility steam generating unit" means any physical 

change or change in the method of operation associated with the commencement of commercial operations 

by a coal-fired utility unit after a period of discontinued operation where the unit: 

2.64.a. Has not been in operation for the two-year period prior to the enactment ofthe Clean Air Act 

Amendments of 1990, and the emissions from such unit continue to be carried in the Secretary's emissions 

inventory at the time of enactment; 

2.64.b. Was equipped prior to shutdown with a continuous system of emissions control that achieves 

a removal efficiency for sulfur dioxide of no less than eighty-five (85) percent and a removal efficiency for 

particulates of no less than ninety-eight (98) percent; 

2.64.c. Is equipped with low-NOx burners prior to the time of commencement of operations 

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following reactivation; and 

2.64.d. Is otherwise in compliance with the requirements ofthe CAA. 

2.65. [Reserved.] 

2.66. "Regulated NSR pollutant" means the following: 

2.66.a. Any pollutant for which a National Ambient Air Quality Standard has been promulgated and 

atry p<>lltt!anl identified mtdet thi• •ttbdi•i•i<>n a. a e<>t .. tilttenl "' pteett'""' I<> •neh p<>lltt!ant. Pteett'""'" 

identified by the Achninishatm fm pmposcs vfHSR arc the This includes. but is not limited to. the following: 

2.66.a.l. PM,_, emissions. and PM10 emissions shall include gaseous emissions from a source or 

activity which condense to form particulate matter at ambienttemperatures. On or after Januarv 1, 2011, such 

condensable particulate matter shall be accounted for in applicability determinations and in establishing 

emissions limitations for PM2_

5 and PM10 in PSD permits. Compliance with emissions limitations for PM2 _

5 

and PM10 issued prior to this date shall not be based on condensable particular matter unless required by the 

terms and conditions ofthe permit or the applicable implementation plan. Applicability determinations made 

prior to this date without accounting for condensable particular matter shall not be considered in violation 

unless the applicable implementation plan required condensable particular matter to be included; 

2.66.a.2. Any pollutant identified under this paragraph as a constituent or precursor to a pollutant 

for which a national ambient air quality standard has been promulgated. Precursors identified by the 

Administrator for pumoses ofNSR are the following: 

2.66.a.l. 2.66.a.2.A. Volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides are precursors to ozone in 

all attainment and unclassifiable areas. 

2.66.a.2. 2.66.a.2.B. Sulfur dioxide is a precursor to PM2 _

5 in all attainment and unclassifiable 

areas. 

2.66.a.3. 2.66.a.2.C. Nitrogen oxides are presumed to be precursors to PM2 _

5 in all attainment and 

unclassifiable areas, unless the Secretary demonstrates to the Administrator's satisfaction or EPA 

demonstrates that emissions of nitrogen oxides from sources in a specific area are not a significant contributor 

to that area's ambient PM2 _

5 concentrations. 

2.66.a.4. 2.66.a.2.D. Volatile organic compounds are presumed not to be precursors to PM2 _

5 in 

any attainment or unclassifiable area, unless the Secretary demonstrates to the Administrator's satisfaction 

or EPA demonstrates that emissions of volatile organic compounds from sources in a specific area are a 

significant contributor to that area's ambient PM2 _

5 concentrations. 

2.66.b. Any pollutant that is subject to any standard promulgated under §111 of the CAA; 

2.66.c. Any Class I or II substance subject to a standard promulgated under or established by title 

VI of the CAA; 

2.66.d. Any pollutant that otherwise is subject to regulation under the CAA as defined in subsection 

2.80. 

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2.66.e. Notwithstanding subdivisions 2.66.a through 2.66.d, the term regulated NSR pollutant shall 

not include any or all hazardous air pollutants either listed in §112 ofthe CAA, or added to the list pursuant 

to §112(b)(2) ofthe CAA, and which have not been delisted pursuant to §112(b)(3) ofthe CAA, unless the 

listed hazardous air pollutant is also regulated as a constituent or precursor of a general pollutant listed under 

§ 108 of the CAA. 

2.66.f. [Re•en ed.] 

2.67. "Relocate" or "Relocation" means the physical movement of a source outside of its existing plant 

boundaries. 

2.68. "Replacement unit" means an emissions unit for which all the criteria listed in subdivisions 2.68.a 

through 2.68 .dare met. No creditable emission reductions shall be generated from shutting down the existing 

emissions unit that is replaced. 

2.68.a. The emissions unit is a reconstructed unit within the meaning of 40 CFR §60.15(b)(1), or 

the emissions unit completely takes the place of an existing emissions unit; 

2.68.b. The emissions unit is identical to or functionally equivalent to the replaced emissions unit; 

2.68.c. The replacement does not change the basic design parameter(s) of the process unit; and 

2.68.d. The replaced emissions unit is permanently removed from the major stationary source, 

otherwise permanently disabled, or permanently barred from operation by a permit that is enforceable as a 

practical matter. If the replaced emissions unit is brought back into operation, it shall constitute a new 

emissions unit. 

2.69. "Repowering" means replacement of an existing coal-fired boiler with one ofthe following clean 

coal technologies: atmospheric or pressurized fluidized bed combustion, integrated gasification combined 

cycle, magnetohydrodynamics, direct and indirect coal-fired turbines, integrated gasification fuel cells, or as 

determined by the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, a derivative of one or more 

of these technologies, and any other technology capable of controlling multiple combustion emissions 

simultaneously with improved boiler or generation efficiency and with significantly greater waste reduction 

relative to the performance of technology in widespread commercial use as of November 15, 1990. 

2.69.a. Repowering shall also include any oil and/or gas-fired unit which has been awarded clean 

coal technology demonstration funding as of January 1, 1991, by the Department of Energy. 

2.69.b. The Secretary shall give expedited consideration to permit applications for any source that 

satisfies the requirements of this subsection 2.69 and is granted an extension under §409 of the CAA. 

2. 70. [Reserved.] 

2. 71. "Representative actual annual emissions" means the average rate, in tons per year, at which the 

source is projected to emit a pollutant for the two-year period after a physical change or change in the method 

of operation of a unit, (or a different consecutive two-year period within ten (1 0) years after that change, 

where the Secretary determines that such period is more representative of normal source operations), 

considering the effect any such change will have on increasing or decreasing the hourly emissions rate and 

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on projected capacity utilization. In projecting future emissions the Secretary shall: 

2.7l.a. Consider all relevant information, including but not limited to, historical operational data, 

the company's own representations, filings with the State or Federal regulatory authorities, and compliance 

plans under Title IV of the CAA; and 

2.7l.b. Exclude, in calculating any increase in emissions that results from the particular physical 

change or change in the method of operation at an electric utility steam generating unit, that portion of the 

unit's emissions following the change that could have been accommodated during the representative baseline 

period and is attributable to an increase in projected capacity utilization at the unit that is unrelated to the 

particular change, including any increased utilization due to the rate of electricity demand growth for the 

utility system as a whole. 

2.72. "Secondary emissions" means emissions which would occur as a result of the construction or 

operation of a major stationary source or major modification, but do not come from the major stationary 

source or major modification itself. For the purpose ofthis rule, secondary emissions must be specific, well 

defined, quantifiable, and impact the same general area as the stationary source or modification which causes 

the secondary emissions. Secondary emissions include, but are not limited to emissions from any off-site 

support facility which would not otherwise be constructed or increase its emissions except as a result ofthe 

construction or operation ofthe major stationary source or major modification. Secondary emissions do not 

include any emissions which come directly from a mobile source, such as emissions from the tailpipe of a 

motor vehicle, from a train, or from a vessel. 

2. 73. "Secretary" means the Secretary ofthe Department of Environmental Protection as defined in W. 

Va. Code §§22-1-6 or 22-1-8. 

2. 7 4. "Significant" means: 

2.74.a. In reference to a net emission increase or the potential of a source to emit any of the 

following pollutants, a rate of emissions that would equal or exceed any ofthe following rates: 

Pollutant and Pollutant Emission Rate 

(tons per year) 

Carbon monoxide: 100 tpy 

Nitrogen oxides: 40 tpy 

Sulfur dioxide: 40 tpy 

Particulate matter: 25 tpy 

PM10 : 15 tpy 

PM2_

5 : 10 tpy 

of direct PM2 _

5 emissions 

PM2_

5 : 40 tpy 

of S02 emissions 

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PM2_

5 : 40 tpy 

of NOx emissions 

(unless demonstrated not to be a PM2_

5 precursor under subsection 2.66). 

Ozone: 40 tpy 

ofVOC orNOx 

Lead: 0.6 tpy 

Fluorides: 3 tpy 

Sulfuric acid mist: 7 tpy 

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): 10 tpy 

Total reduced sulfur: 10 tpy 

(including H2S) 

Reduced sulfur compounds 10 tpy 

(including H2S): 

Municipal waste combustor organics (as total tetra- through octachlorinated 3.5x1o-' tpy 

dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans): 

Municipal waste combustor metals (as particulate matter): 15 tpy 

Municipal waste combustor acid gases (as the sum of S02 and HCl): 40 tpy 

Municipal solid waste landfill emissions (as nornnethane organic compounds): 50 tpy 

2.74.b. In reference to a net emissions increase or the potential of a source to emit a regulated NSR 

pollutant that is not listed in subdivision 2.74.a, any emissions rate; and 

2.74.c. Notwithstanding subdivision 2.74.a, any emissions rate or any net enusswns increase 

associated with a major stationary source or major modification, which would construct within ten (1 0) 

kilometers of any Class I area, and have an impact on such area equal to or greater than 111g/m3 (twenty-four 

(24) hour average). 

2.75 _ "Significant emissions increase" means, for a regulated NSR pollutant, an increase in emissions that 

is significant (as defined in subsection 2.7 4) for that pollutant. 

2.76. "Significant emissions unit" means an emissions unit that emits or has the potential to emit a PAL 

pollutant in an amount that is equal to or greater than the significant level (as defined in subsection 2.7 4 or 

in the CAA, whichever is lower) for that PAL pollutant, but less than the amount that would qualifY the unit 

as a major emissions unit as defined in subsection 2.39. 

2.77. "Significant impact" means an increase in the ambient air concentration for a particular pollutant 

as follows: 

I Averaging time (hours) 

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Annual 24 8 3 1 

Ambient Air Concentration Increase (11g/m3

) 

so, 1.0 5.0 25.0 

PM10 1.0 5.0 

N02 1.0 

Ambient Air Concentration Increase (mg/m3

) 

co 0.5 2.0 

2.78. "Small emissions unit" means an emissions unit that emits or has the potential to emit the PAL 

pollutant in an amount less than the significant level for that PAL pollutant, as defined in subsection 2. 74 or 

in the CAA, whichever is lower. 

2. 79. "Source" or "Stationary source" means, for the purpose of this rule, any building, structure, facility, 

or installation which emits or may emit a regulated NSR pollutant. 

2. 80. "Subject to regulation" means, for any air pollutant, that the pollutant is subject to either a provision 

in the Clean Air Act, or a nationally-applicable regulation codified by the Administrator under Title 40, 

Chapter I, Subchapter C of the Code of Federal Regulations, that requires actual control of the quantity of 

emissions ofthat pollutant, and that such a control requirement has taken effect and is operative to control, 

limit or restrict the quantity of emissions ofthat pollutant released from the regulated activity. Except that: 

2.80.a. Greenhouse gases (GHGs), the air pollutant defined in 40 CFR §86.1818-12(a) as the 

aggregate group of six greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane, hydrofluorocarbons, 

perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride, shall not be subject to regulation except as provided in 

subdivisions 2.80.d and 2.80.e. 

2.80.b. For purposes of subdivisions 2.80.c through 2.80.e, the term tpy C02 equivalent emissions 

(C02 e) shall represent an amount ofGHGs emitted, and shall be computed as follows: 

2.80.b.l. Multiplying the mass amount of emissions (tpy), for each ofthe six greenhouse gases in 

the pollutant GHGs, by the gas's associated global warming potential published at Table A-1 to Subpart A 

of 40 CFR Part 98- Global Warming Potentials. p.,, ptttp.,•e• "fthi• pmagtaph, ptim !" Jttry 21, 2014, the 

nrass of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide shail not include carbon dioxide cnrissions resulting flmn the 

emnbtt•ti"n "' dee"n'P"•itimt "fn.,n·fuMilized and bi.,degtadable "'gmtie ma!eti:d "'iginating frmn plant•, 

and related industries as well as the non-fossilized and biodegradable mganic flactions of indashial and 

bi.,degtadable "'gan:ie ma!eti:d). 

2.80.b.2. Sum the resultant value from paragraph 2.80.b.1 for each gas to compute a tpy C02e. 

2.80.c. The term emissions increase as used in subdivisions 2.80.d and 2.80.e shall mean that both 

a significant emissions increase (as calculated using the procedures in subsection 3.4) and a significant net 

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emissions increase (as defined in subsections 2.46 and 2.74) occur. For the pollutant GHGs, an emissions 

increase shall be based on tpy C02e, and shall be calculated assuming the pollutant GHGs is a regulated NSR 

pollutant, and "significant" is defined as 7 5, 000 tpy C02e instead of applying the value in subdivision 2. 7 4. b. 

2.80.d. Beginning January 2, 2011, the pollutant GHGs is subject to regulation if: 

2.80.d.l. The stationary source is a new major stationary source for a regulated NSR pollutant that 

is not GHGs, and also will emit or will have the potential to emit 75,000 tpy C02e or more; or 

2.80.d.2. The stationary source is an existing major stationary source for a regulated NSR pollutant 

that is not GHGs, and also will have an emissions increase of a regulated NSR pollutant, and an emissions 

increase of75,000 tpy co,e or more; and, 

2.80.e. Beginning July 1, 2011, in addition to the provisions in subdivision 2.80.d, the pollutant 

GHGs shall also be subject to regulation: 

2.80.e.l. At a new stationary source that will emit or have the potential to emit 100,000 tpy C02e; 

or 

2.80.e.2. At an existing stationary source that emits or has the potential to emit 100,000 tpy C02e, 

when such stationary source undertakes a physical change or change in the method of operation that will 

result in an emissions increase of 7 5, 000 tpy C02e or more. 

2.80.f. Notwithstanding subdivisions 2.80.d. and 2.80.e., and subject to the public notice 

requirements set forth in subdivision 2.80.g., the preconstruction permit requirements of this rule shall not 

apply to a source's GHG emissions if any of the following actions result in GHGs not being subject to 

regulation under the otherwise applicable federal prevention of significant deterioration requirements set forth 

in 40 CFR §51.166: 

2.80.f.l. A US EPA final rule; 

2.80.f.2. An act of the United States Congress; 

2.80.f.3. A Presidential Executive Order; 

2.80.f.4. A final order of the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals, if the specified time 

for appealing the order has lapsed and no appeals, petitions seeking clarification or rehearing, or other 

petitions regarding the order have been filed, or, if any appeals or petitions are filed, the resolution of any and 

all appeals and petitions regarding the final order are complete and have upheld the relevant deterrnination(s). 

Moreover, a stay shall also create an exemption during the effective length of the stay. These two specific 

exemptions shall become effective only if US EPA does not object in writing by the end of the notice period 

set forth in subdivision 2.80.g.; or 

2.80.f.5. An order of the United States Supreme Court. 

2.80.g. The exemption set forth in subdivision 2.80.f. shall become effective after the Secretary 

provides a thirty day notice of such exemption to US EPA and the public. Such notice shall be published in 

the West Virginia Register and explain the circumstances justifYing the exemption. 

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2.81. "TSP" or "Total suspended particulate matter" means particulate matter as measured by the methods 

described in Appendix B of 40 CFR Part 50. 

2.82. "Temporary clean coal technology demonstration project" means a clean coal technology 

demonstration project that is operated for a period of five (5) years or less, and which complies with the State 

Implementation Plan and other requirements necessary to attain and maintain the National Ambient Air 

Quality Standards during and after the project is terminated. 

2. 83. [Reserved.] 

2.84. "US EPA" means the United States Envirornnental Protection Agency. 

2.85. "Volatile organic compounds (VOC)" is as defined in 40 CFR §51.100(s). 

§45-14-3. Applicability. 

3.1. The requirements of this rule apply to the construction of any new major stationary source (as 

defined in subsection 2.43) or any proposed project at an existing major stationary source in an area 

designated as attairnnent or unclassifiable under §§107(d)(l)(A)(ii) or (iii) of the CAA. 

3.2. The requirements of sections 7 through 13 and sections 17 through 19 apply to the construction of 

any new major stationary source or the major modification of any existing major stationary source, except 

as this rule otherwise provides. 

3.3. No new major stationary source or major modification to which the requirements of sections 7 

through 13 and sections 17 through subsection 19.7 apply shall begin actual construction without a permit 

issued by the Secretary that states that the major stationary source or major modification will meet those 

requirements. 

3.4. Determination of major modification. -- The determination as to whether a proposed project is a 

major modification for a regulated NSR pollutant shall be determined in accordance with the specific 

provisions set forth in subdivisions 3.4.a through 3.4.f. 

3.4.a. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3.5 and 3.6, and consistent with the definition of 

major modification contained in subsection 2.40, a project is a major modification for a regulated NSR 

pollutant if it causes two types of emissions increases -- a significant emissions increase (as defined in 

subsection 2.75), and a significant net emissions increase (as defined in subsections 2.46 and 2.74). The 

proposed project is not a major modification if it does not cause a significant emissions increase. If the 

proposed project causes a significant emissions increase, then the project is a major modification only if it 

also results in a significant net emissions increase. 

3.4.b. The procedure for calculating (before beginning actual construction) whether a significant 

emissions increase (i.e., the first step of the process) will occur depends upon the type of emissions units 

being modified, according to subdivisions 3.4.c through 3.4.f. The procedure for calculating (before 

beginning actual construction) whether a significant net emissions increase will occur at the major stationary 

source (i.e., the second step ofthe process) is contained in the definition in subsection 2.46. Regardless of 

any such preconstruction projections, a major modification results ifthe project causes a significant emissions 

increase and a significant net emissions increase. 

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3.4.c. Actual-to-projected-actual applicability test for projects that only involve existing emissions 

units. --A significant emissions increase of a regulated NSR pollutant is projected to occur ifthe sum ofthe 

difference between the projected actual emissions (as defined in subsection 2.63) and the baseline actual 

emissions (as defined in subdivisions 2.8.a and 2.8.b ), for each existing emissions unit, equals or exceeds the 

significant amount for that pollutant (as defined in subsection 2.74). 

3.4.d. Actual-to-potential test for projects that only involve construction of a new emissions unit(s). --

A significant emissions increase of a regulated NSR pollutant is projected to occur ifthe sum ofthe difference 

between the potential to emit (as defined in subsection 2.58) from each new emissions unit following 

completion of the project and the baseline actual emissions (as defined in subdivision 2.8.c) of these units 

before the project equals or exceeds the significant amount for that pollutant (as defined in subsection 2. 7 4 ). 

3.4.e. [Reserved] 

3.4.f. Hybrid test for projects that involve multiple types of emissions units.-- A significant emissions 

increase of a regulated NSR pollutant is projected to occur if the sum of the emissions increases for each 

emissions unit, using the method specified in subdivisions 3.4.c through 3.4.d as applicable with respect to 

each emissions unit, for each type of emissions unit equals or exceeds the significant amountforthatpollutant 

(as defined in subsection 2.74). 

3.5. For any major stationary source subjectto aPALfor a regulated NSR pollutant, the major stationary 

source shall comply with the requirements set forth in section 25. 

§45-14-4. Ambient Air Quality Increments and Ceilings. 

4.1. No increases in pollutant concentrations over the baseline concentrations are allowed in excess of 

those listed below: 

Maximum Allowable Pollutant Concentration Increase over Baseline Concentration 

(11g/m3

) 

Class I Areas 

Particulate matter: 

PM2_

5, Annual arithmetic mean 1 

PM2_

5, 24-hour maximum 2 

PM10, Annual arithmetic mean 4 

PM10, 24-hour maximum 8 

Sulfur dioxide: 

Annual arithmetic mean 2 

24-hour maximum 5 

3-hour maximum 25 

Nitrogen dioxide: 

Annual arithmetic mean 2.5 

Class II Areas 

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Particulate matter: 

PM2.

5, Annual arithmetic mean 4 

PM2.

5, 24-hour maximum 9 

PM10, Annual arithmetic mean 17 

PM10, 24-hour maximum 30 

Sulfur dioxide: 

Annual arithmetic mean 20 

24-hour maximum 91 

3-hour maximum 512 

Nitrogen dioxide: 

Annual arithmetic mean 25 

Class III 

Particulate matter: 

PM2.

5, Annual arithmetic mean 8 

PM2.

5, 24-hour maximum 18 

PM10, Annual arithmetic mean 34 

PM10, 24-hour maximum 60 

Sulfur dioxide: 

Annual arithmetic mean 40 

24-hour maximum 182 

3-hour maximum 700 

Nitrogen dioxide: 

Annual arithmetic mean 50 

4.2. For any period other than an annual period, the applicable maximum allowable increase may be 

exceeded during one (1) such period per year at any one location. 

4.3. No pollutant concentration shall exceed any primary or secondary air quality standard promulgated: 

4.3.a. by the Secretary; or 

4.3.b. by the US EPA. 

§45-14-5. Area Classification. 

5.1. Dolly Sods Wilderness Area and Otter Creek Wilderness Area are designated as Class I Areas; 

5.2. The Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreational Area, the Cranberry National Wilderness, 

and the New River Gorge National Scenic River are designated as Class II Areas; and 

5.3. The remainder of the State of West Virginia is designated as a Class II Area. 

§45-14-6. Prohibition of Dispersion Enhancement Techniques. 

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6.1. The use of stack heights which exceed good engineering practice or any dispersion techniques to 

reduce the concentration of any air pollutant and thereby, affect the degree of emission limitation required 

is prohibited unless a stack existed or dispersion technique was implemented before December 31, 1970. 

§45-14-7. Registration, Reporting and Permit Requirements for Major Stationary Sources and 

Major Modifications. 

7.1. No person shall allow the construction or relocation of any major stationary source or a major 

modification to be commenced after the effective date of this rule in any area designated as attainment or 

unclassifiable under §107 ofthe CAA, without notifying the Secretary of such intent and obtaining prior to 

beginning actual construction, or modification (as defined by subsection 2.10) a permit(s) to so construct, 

modify, or relocate the major stationary source or major modification as herein provided. Ifthe area in which 

such source would be constructed or the area in which such modification would occur is designated as 

nonattainmentunder §107 ofthe CAA, as amended, for any pollutant which the source or modification would 

emit in significant amounts (as defined by subsection 45CSR19-2.65), the source or modification shall meet 

all requirements of 45CSR19 for that pollutant and shall not be subject to the requirements ofthis rule for that 

pollutant. 

7.2. The owner or operator of the source shall file with the Secretary a timely and complete permit 

application containing sufficient information as, in the judgment of the Secretary, will enable the Secretary 

to determine whether such source construction, modification, or relocation will be in conformance with the 

provisions of any rules promulgated by the Secretary in general and with the requirements ofthis rule. Such 

information may include, but not be limited to: 

7.2.a. A description of the nature, location, design capacity, and typical operating schedule of the 

source or modification, including specifications and drawings showing its design and plant layout; 

7.2.b. A detailed schedule for construction of the source or modification; 

7.2.c. A detailed description as to what system of continuous emission reduction is planned by the 

source or modification, emission estimates, and any other information as necessary to determine that best 

available control technology as applicable would be applied; 

7.2.d. The air quality impact ofthe source or modification, including meteorological and topographical 

data necessary to estimate such impact; and 

7.2.e. The air quality impacts and the nature and extent of any or all general commercial, residential, 

industrial, and other growth which has occurred since August 7, 1977, in the area the source or modification 

would affect. 

7.3. Each permit application shall be signed by the owner or operator ofthe major stationary source or 

major modification, and such signature shall constitute an agreement that the applicant will assume 

responsibility for the construction, modification, or relocation, and operation ofthe major stationary source 

or major modification in accordance with applicable rules of the Secretary, the permit application, and any 

permit issued pursuant to this rule. 

7.4. Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of a permit application for construction or relocation of a 

major stationary source or for a major modification, the Secretary shall determine if the application is 

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complete or ifthere exists any deficiency in the application or information submitted, and shall notifY the 

applicant of all such deficiencies, if any. In the event of such a deficiency, the date of receipt of the 

application shall be the date on which the Secretary received all required information. 

7.5. Within six (6) months ofthe receipt of a complete permit application for construction or relocation 

of a major stationary source or for a major modification, the Secretary shall issue such a permit unless the 

Secretary determines that the proposed major stationary source or major modification has not satisfied the 

requirements of this rule, will violate applicable emission standards, will interfere with the attainment or 

maintenance of applicable ambient air quality standards, or will be inconsistent with the intent and purpose 

of this rule, in which case the Secretary shall issue an order for the prevention of such construction, 

modification, or relocation. 

7.6. Ifthe Secretary denies a permit application for the proposed construction or relocation of any major 

stationary source or major modification, the order shall set forth the Secretary's reasons with reasonable 

specificity. 

7. 7. The Secretary may impose any reasonable conditions as part of a granted construction, 

modification, or relocation permit. Such conditions may include, but not be limited to, the submission of 

periodic progress or operation reports, the provisions of a suitable sampling site, the installation of pollutant 

monitoring devices, and the operation and maintenance of ambient air quality monitoring stations. 

§45-14-8. Control Technology Requirements. 

8.1. Any person proposing to construct or relocate a major stationary source or major modification shall 

meet each applicable emissions limitation promulgated by the Secretary and any applicable emissions 

standard or standard of performance under 40 CFR Parts 60, 61 and 63. 

8.2. Any person proposing to construct a new major stationary source shall apply best available control 

technology for each regulated NSR pollutant that it would have the potential to emit in significant amounts. 

8.3. Any person proposing a major modification of a stationary source shall apply best available control 

technology for each regulated NSR pollutant for which such proposed major modification would cause a 

significant net emissions increase from such source. This requirement applies to each proposed emissions 

unit at which a net emissions increase in the pollutant would occur as a result of a physical change or change 

in the method of operation in the unit. 

8.4. For any proposed construction of a major stationary source or major modification which is a phased 

construction project, the determination of best available control technology shall be reviewed and modified 

as appropriate at the last reasonable time which occurs no later than eighteen (18) months prior to 

commencement of construction of each independent phase ofthe project. At such time, the owner or operator 

of the applicable stationary source may be required to demonstrate the adequacy of any previous 

determination of best available control technology for the source. 

§45-14-9. Requirements Relating to the Source's Impact on Air Quality. 

9.1. Required Demonstration. --Any person proposing to construct or relocate a major stationary source 

or to make a major modification shall demonstrate that allowable emission increases from the proposed source 

or modification, in conjunction with all other applicable emission increases or reductions (including 

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secondary emissions) would not cause or contribute to air pollution in violation of: 

9.l.a. Any National Ambient Air Quality Standard in any air quality control region; or 

9.l.b. Any applicable maximum allowable increase over the baseline concentration in any area. 

9.2. Significant Impael Le• e!. . .. Frn pmp<,.e• <>f P~4,, !lie aelftOflStratioft re""irea ifl SHeseetioft 9.1 

is dccnrcd to have been nradc if the cnrissions increase flmn the ncvv stationary somcc alone VI flmn the 

P<>llttlanl il:•etaging 'fime Ela" I il:tea Ela" II il:tea Ela" III il:tea 

il:nm"d 8. 86 Jtgini' 8.3 J:tginr" 8.3 J:tginr" 

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24·h<>m 8. 87 Jtgini' 1.2 p:g/nr"' 1.2 p:g/nr"' 

§45-14-10. Modeling Requirements. 

10.1. All estimates of ambient concentrations required under section 9 shall be based on the applicable 

air quality models, data bases, and other requirements specified in the Appendix W of 40 CFR Part 51 

(Guideline on Air Quality Models). 

10.2. Where an air quality impact model specified in Appendix W of 40 CFR Part 51 (Guideline on Air 

Quality Models) is inappropriate, the model may be modified or another model substituted, provided that said 

modification or substitution is approved in writing by the Administrator. 

§45-14-11. Air Quality Monitoring Requirements. 

11.1. Any person proposing to construct or relocate a major stationary source shall provide an analysis 

of the ambient air quality in the area that the major stationary source would affect for each pollutant that it 

would have the potential to emit in a significant amount. 

11.2. Any person proposing to make a major modification to a stationary source shall provide an analysis 

of the ambient air quality in the area that the major modification would affect for each pollutant for which 

it would result in a significant net emissions increase. 

11.3. For those pollutants for which no National or West Virginia Ambient Air Quality Standard exists, 

the analysis shall contain such air quality monitoring data as the Secretary determines is necessary to assess 

ambient air quality for that pollutant in any area that the emissions of that pollutant would affect. 

11.4. For those pollutants (other than non-methane hydrocarbons) for which such an ambient air quality 

standard does exist, the analysis shall contain continuous air quality monitoring data gathered for purposes 

of determining whether emissions ofthat pollutant would cause or contribute to a violation of the standard 

or any maximum allowable increase. 

ll.5. All ambient air quality monitoring data that is required shall have been gathered over a period of 

one (1) year and shall represent the year preceding receipt of the application, except that, if the Secretary 

determines that a complete and adequate analysis can be accomplished with monitoring data gathered over 

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a period shorter than one (1) year (but not to be less than four ( 4) months), the data that is required shall have 

been gathered over at least that shorter period. 

11.6. Any person proposing to construct or relocate a major stationary source or make a major 

modification shall, after construction of the stationary source or modification, conduct such ambient 

monitoring as the Secretary determines is necessary to determine the effect emissions from the stationary 

source or modification may have, or are having, on air quality in any area. 

11.7. Operation of monitoring stations required by section 11 shall meet the requirements of Appendix 

B of 40 CFR Part 58 during the operation of the monitoring stations. 

§45-14-12. Additional Impact Analysis Requirements. 

12.1. Any person proposing to construct or relocate a major stationary source or make a major 

modification shall provide: 

12.l.a. An analysis ofthe impairment to visibility, soils, and vegetation that would occur as a result 

ofthe source or modification and general commercial, residential, industrial, and other growth associated with 

the source or modification. The owner or operator need not provide an analysis ofthe impact on vegetation 

having no significant commercial or recreational value; and 

12.l.b. An analysis of the air quality impact projected for the area as a result of general commercial, 

residential, industrial and other growth associated with the source or modification. 

§45-14-13. Additional Requirements and Variances for Sources Impacting Federal Class I Areas. 

13.1. Notice to EPA. -- The Secretary shall transmit to the Administrator a copy of each permit 

application relating to a major stationary source or major modification impacting a Class I area and provide 

notice to the Administrator of every action related to the consideration of such permit. 

13.2. Notice to Federal land managers. -- The Secretary shall provide written notice of any permit 

application for a proposed major stationary source or major modification, the emissions from which may 

affect a Class I area, to the Federal land manager or the Federal official, charged with direct responsibility 

for management of any lands within any such area. Such notification shall include a copy of all information 

relevant to the permit application and shall be given within 30 days of receipt and at least 60 days prior to 

any public hearing on the application for a permit to construct. Such notification shall include an analysis 

of the proposed source's anticipated impacts on visibility in the Federal Class I area. 

13.3. The Secretary shall also provide the Federal land manager or such Federal officials with a copy of 

the preliminary determination required under subsection 17.2, and shall make available to them any materials 

used in making that determination, promptly after the Secretary makes such determination. Finally, the 

Secretary shall also notify all affected Federal land managers within 30 days of receipt of any advance 

notification of any such permit application. 

13.4. Federal Land Manager.-- The Federal Land Manager or the Federal official, charged with direct 

responsibility for management of such lands has an affirmative responsibility to protect the air quality related 

values (including visibility) of such lands and to consider, in consultation with the Secretary, whether a 

proposed source or modification will have an adverse impact on such values. 

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13.5. The Federal Land Manager of the affected Class I area may present to the Secretary during the 

public review process described in section 17 a demonstration that the emissions from the proposed major 

stationary source or major modification would have an adverse impact on the air quality-related values 

(including visibility) of any Federal mandatory Class I lands, notwithstanding that the change in air quality 

resulting from emissions from such source or modification would not cause or contribute to concentrations 

which would exceed the maximum allowable increases for a Class I area. Ifthe Secretary concurs with such 

demonstration, the Secretary shall deny the permit to construct. 

13.6. Class I variances.-- The owner or operator of a proposed source or modification may demonstrate 

to the Federal Land Manager that the emissions from such source or modification would have no adverse 

impact on the air quality related values of any such lands (including visibility), notwithstanding that the 

change in air quality resulting from emissions from such source or modification would cause or contribute 

to concentrations which would exceed the maximum allowable increases for a Class I area. If the Federal 

land manager concurs with such demonstration and he so certifies, the Secretary may issue the permit: 

Provided, That the applicable requirements of this section are otherwise met, to issue the permit with such 

emission limitations as may be necessary to assure that emissions of sulfur dioxide, PM2_

5, PM10, and nitrogen 

oxides would not exceed the following maximum allowable increases over minor source baseline 

concentration for such pollutants: 

Maximum Allowable Pollutant Concentration Increase over Minor Source Baseline Concentration 

(11g/m3

) 

Particulate Matter: 

PM2_

5, Annual arithmetic mean 4 

PM2_

5, 24-hr maximum 9 

PM10, Annual arithmetic mean 17 

PM10, 24-hr maximum 30 

Sulfur dioxide: 

Annual arithmetic mean 20 

24-hr maximum 91 

3-hr maximum 325 

Nitrogen dioxide: 

Annual arithmetic mean 25 

13.7. An applicant for a permit pursuant to this rule shall be allowed the Class I variances as provided 

in 40 CFR §§51.166(p)( 4), (5), (6), and (7) as contained in the Code of Federal Regulations on July 1, 1994, 

provided, that all requirements of said 40 CFR §§51.166(p)(4), (5), (6), and (7) are met and written 

notification of variance in accordance with said section(s) is provided to the Secretary. 

§45-14-14. Procedures for Sources Employing Innovative Control Technology. 

14.1. Any person proposing to construct or modifY a major stationary source or major modification may 

petition the Secretary to approve a system of innovative control technology in lieu of best available control 

technology. Any such proposed innovative control technology shall meet the following conditions: 

14.l.a. The proposed control system would not cause or contribute to an unreasonable risk to public 

health, welfare, or safety in its operation or function; 

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14.l.b. The proposed source or modification must achieve a level of continuous emissions reduction 

equivalent to that which would have been required under section 8 by a date specified by the Secretary; 

14.l.c. The source or modification would meet requirements equivalent to all requirements of this 

rule that a stationary source employing a system of best available control technology would be required to 

meet; 

14.l.d. Before the date specified in subsection 14.4, the source or modification would: 

14.l.d.l. Not cause or contribute to any violation of an applicable National Ambient Air Quality 

Standard; 

14.l.d.2. Not impact any area where an applicable increment is known to be violated; 

14.l.d.3. Meet all other applicable requirements including those for public participation; and 

14.l.e. The provisions of 40 CFR §51.166(p) (relating to Class I areas) have been satisfied with 

respect to all periods during the life of the source or modification. 

14.2. The Secretary shall consult with the govemor(s) of other state(s) and the Federal Land Manager(s) 

of areas impacted by the proposed source or modification. 

14.3. The Secretary, with the concurrence of the govemor(s) of other state(s) and the Federal Land 

Manager(s), may make a determination that the source or modification would be employing innovative 

control technology. 

14.4. The Secretary shall specify a date by which the source or modification must meet the requirements 

and conditions of subsection 14.1. Such date shall not be later than four ( 4) years from the time of start-up 

or seven (7) years from permit issuance. 

14.5. The Secretary shall withdraw any approval to employ a system of innovative control technology 

made under this section 14 if: 

14.5.a. The proposed system fails by the specified date to achieve the required continuous emissions 

reduction rate; or 

14.5.b. The proposed system fails before the specified date so as to contribute to an unreasonable 

risk to public health, welfare, or safety; or 

14.5 .c. The Secretary decides at any time that the proposed system is unlikely to achieve the required 

level of control or to protect the public health, welfare, or safety. 

14.6. If the source or modification fails to meet the required level of continuous emissions reduction 

within the specified time period, or if the approval is withdrawn in accordance with subsection 14.5, the 

Secretary shall specify a date by which the source or modification shall meet the requirement for the 

application of best available control technology through use of a demonstrated system of control. This date 

shall not exceed three (3) years from the date of the end of the specified time period or the date that the 

approval is withdrawn, whichever is earlier. 

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§45-14-15. Exclusions From Increment Consumption. 

15.1. The following concentrations shall be excluded in determining compliance with a maximum 

allowable increase: 

15.l.a. Concentrations attributable to the increase in emissions from stationary sources which have 

converted from the use of petroleum products. natural gas. or both by reason of an order in effect under 

sections 2( a) and (b) of the Energy Supply and Enviromnental Coordination Act of 197 4 (or any superseding 

legislation as of the effective date of this rule) over the emissions from such sources before the effective date 

of such an order; 

15.l.b. Concentrations attributable to the increase in emissions from sources which have converted 

from using natural gas by reason of natural gas curtailment plan in effect pursuant to the Federal Power Act 

over the emissions from such sources before the effective date of such plan; 

15.l.c. Concentrations of particulate matter attributable to the increase in em1sswns from 

construction or other temporary emission-related activities of new or modified sources; and 

15.l.d. Concentrations attributable to the temporary increase in emissions of sulfur dioxide. 

particulate matter. or nitrogen oxides from stationary sources so long as such exclusion meets the following 

requirements: 

15.l.d.l. The temporary em1sswns increase of sulfur dioxide. particulate matter or nitrogen 

dioxides does not exceed two (2) years in duration; 

15.l.d.2. The exclusion period for the temporary emissions increase is not renewable; and 

15.l.d.3. The exclusion allows no emissions increases from a stationary source which would: 

15.l.d.3.A. Impact a Class I area or an area where an applicable increment is known to be 

violated; or 

15.l.d.3.B. Cause or contribute to a violation of a National Ambient Air Quality Standard. 

15.l.d.4. The exclusion requires limitations to be in effect at the end of the exclusion period 

specified in paragraph 15.l.d.1. which ensures that the emissions levels from stationary sources would not 

exceed those levels occurring from such sources before the temporary increase. 

15.2. No exclusion of such concentrations shall apply more than five (5) years after the effective date of 

the order to which subdivision 15.l.a refers or the plan to which subdivision 15.l.b refers. whichever is 

applicable. If both such order and plan are applicable. no such exclusion shall apply more than five (5) years 

after the later of such effective dates. 

§45-14-16. Specific Exemptions. 

16.1. A non-profit health or non-profit educational institution proposing to construct or relocate a major 

stationary source or to make a major modification may petition the Secretary for an exemption from the 

requirements of subsections 8.2. 8.3 and 8.4 and sections 9. 11 and 12. 

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16.2. The source or modification that would be a major stationary source or major modification only if 

fugitive emissions, to the extent quantifiable, are considered in calculating the potential to emit of the 

stationary source or modification and such source does not belong to any of the source categories listed in 

Table 1 may petition the Secretary for exemption from the requirements of subsections 8.2, 8.3, 8.4 and 

sections 9, 11 and 12. 

16.3. Any person proposing to relocate a source or modification that is a portable stationary source which 

has previously received a permit under this rule may petition the Secretary for an exemption from the 

requirements of subsections 8.2, 8.3 and 8.4 and sections 9, 11 and 12. The Secretary shall grant this 

exemption if the following conditions are met: 

16.3.a. The source proposes to relocate and emissions ofthe source at the new location would not 

exceed two (2) years; 

16.3.b. The emissions from the source would not exceed its allowable emissions; 

16.3.c. The emissions from the source would impact no Class I area and no area where an applicable 

increment is known to be violated; 

16.3.d. The source identifies the proposed new location and the probable duration of operation at 

the new location; and 

16.3.e. Such petition shall be submitted to the Secretary not less than ten (10) days in advance of 

the proposed relocation unless a different time duration is previously approved by the Secretary. 

16.4. Requirements equivalent to those contained in subsections 8.2, 8.3 and 8.4 and sections 9, 11 and 

12 do not apply to a major stationary source or major modification with respect to a particular pollutant ifthe 

owner or operator demonstrates that, as to that pollutant, the source or modification is located in an area 

designated as nonattainrnent under §107 of the CAA. 

16.5. Any person proposing to construct or relocate a major stationary source or make a major 

modification may petition the Secretary for an exemption from the requirements of sections 9 through 12 with 

respect to a particular pollutant and the Secretary shall grant such exemption, if the allowable emissions of 

that pollutant from a new source, or the net emissions increase ofthat pollutant from a modification, would 

not exceed two (2) years, would not impact any Class I area and would not impact any area where an 

applicable increment is known to be violated. 

16.6. Any person proposing to modifY a major stationary source located in a Class II area that was in 

existence prior to March 1, 1978 may petition the Secretary for an exemption from the requirements of 

sections 9, 11 and 12 as they relate to any maximum allowable increase for a Class II area. The Secretary 

shall grant such exemption ifthe net increase in allowable emissions of each regulated NSR pollutant from 

the modification after the application of best available control technology would be less than fifty (50) tons 

per year. 

16.7. Any person proposing to construct or relocate a major stationary source or make a major 

modification may petition the Secretary for an exemption from the requirements of section 11 with respect 

to a particular pollutant if: 

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16.7 .a. The applicant demonstrates that the emissions increase ofthe pollutant from a new stationary 

source or the net emissions increase of the pollutant from a modification would cause, in any area, an air 

quality impact less than the amounts listed in Table 2; or 

16. 7.b. The applicant demonstrates thatthe concentrations ofthe pollutant in the area that the source 

or modification would affect are less than the concentrations listed in Table 2; or 

16.7.c. The applicant's request is for any pollutant which is not listed in Table 2. 

Table 2 -De Minimis Air Quality Impacts 

Pollutant Concentration Averaging Time (11g/m3

) 

Carbon Monoxide 575 8-hour 

Nitrogen Dioxide 14 annual 

I'M,- 4 z4·h"m 

PM10 10 24-hour 

Sulfur Dioxide 13 24-hour 

Ozone1 None NA 

Lead 0.1 3-month 

Fluorides 0.25 24-hour 

Hydrogen Sulfide 0.2 1-hour 

Total Reduced Sulfur 10 1-hour 

Reduced Sulfur Compounds 10 1-hour 

1 No de minimis air quality level is provided for ozone. However, any net emissions increase of 100 tons per year or more of volatile organic 

compounds or nitrogen oxides subject to PSD would be required to perform an ambient impact analysis, including the gathering of air quality data. 

16.8. The permitting requirements contained in subdivision 9.l.b do not apply to a stationary source or 

modification with respect to any maximum allowable increase for nitrogen oxides if the owner or operator 

of the source or modification submitted an application for a permit to the Secretary before the provisions 

embodying the maximum allowable increase took effect as part of the plan and the Secretary subsequently 

determines that the application as submitted before that date was complete. 

16.9. The permitting requirements contained in subdivision 9.l.b shall not apply to a stationary source 

or modification with respect to any maximum allowable increase for PM10 if: 

16.9.a. The owner or operator of the source or modification submitted an application for a permit 

to the Secretary before the provisions embodying the maximum allowable increases for PM10 took effect as 

part of the plan, and 

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16.9.b. The Secretary subsequently determines thatthe application as submitted before that date was 

complete. Instead, the applicable requirements of subdivision 9.l.b shall apply with respect to the maximum 

allowable increases for TSP as in effect on the date the application was submitted. 

16.10. The requirements of subsection 9.1 shall not apply to a stationarv source or modification with 

respect to the national ambient air quality standards for PM2_

5 in effect on March 18, 2013 if: 

16.10.a. The Secretarv has determined a permit application subject to this section to be complete on 

or before December 14, 2012. Instead, the requirements in subsection 9.1 shall apply with respect to the 

national ambient air quality standards for PM,_, in effect at the time the Secretary determined the permit 

application to be complete; or 

16.10.b. The Secretary has first published before March 18, 2013 a public notice of a preliminary 

determination for the permit application subject to this section. Instead. the requirements in subsection 9.1 

shall apply with respect to the national ambient air quality standards for PM,_, in effect at the time of first 

publication of a public notice on the preliminary determination. 

§45-14-17. Public Review Procedures. 

17.1. At the time that an application for a construction, modification or relocation permit is filed, the 

applicant shall place a Class I legal advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation in the area where the 

source will be located. No permit shall be issued to any applicant until at least thirty (30) days notice has 

been provided to the public. The advertisement shall contain at a minimum, the name ofthe applicant, the 

type and location ofthe source, the type and amount of air pollutants proposed to be discharged, the nature 

of the permit being sought, the proposed start-up date for the source and a contact telephone number for more 

information. 

17.2. After finishing the review of a complete application, the Secretary shall make a preliminary 

determination whether a permit should be approved, approved with conditions, or disapproved. 

17.3. The Secretary shall make available in at least one location in the region in which the proposed 

source would be constructed a copy of all materials the applicant submitted (excluding data entitled to 

protection as confidential information under 45CSR31), a copy ofthe preliminary determination, and a copy 

or summary of other materials, if any, considered in making the preliminary determination. 

17.4. The Secretary shall place a Class I legal advertisement in a paper of general circulation in the area 

where the proposed source would be constructed, modified, or relocated. The advertisement shall contain, 

as a minimum, the name ofthe applicant, the type and location ofthe source, the proposed start-up date, the 

preliminary determination, the degree of increment consumption that is expected from the source or 

modification, notification ofthe opportunity for written public comment, provisions for requesting a public 

meeting, details concerning the time and place of such a meeting if one is scheduled, and notification ofthe 

opportunity for comment at a public meeting if such meeting is to be conducted. A public comment period 

of thirty (30) days shall be provided and so stated in the advertisement. 

17.5. The Secretary shall send a copy ofthe advertisement to the applicant, to the Administrator, and to 

officials and agencies having cognizance over the location where the proposed construction would occur as 

follows: any other State or local air pollution control agencies, the chief executives of the city and county 

where the source would be located; any comprehensive regional land use planning agency, any State, and any 

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Federal Land Manager, whose lands may be affected by emissions from the source or modification. 

17.6. The Secretary shall consider public comments submitted within thirty (30) days after the Secretary's 

public notification of an opportunity for comment upon a proposed construction or relocation of a major 

stationary source or major modification, and comments submitted within a specified period not to exceed 

fifteen (15) days after any public meeting to receive comment on such proposed construction, modification, 

or relocation before making a final decision on the approvability ofthe application. The Secretary shall make 

copies of all comments available for public inspection in the same locations where the Secretary made 

available preconstruction information relating to the proposed source or modification. 

17.7. The Secretary shall make a final determination whether construction should be approved, approved 

with conditions, or disapproved. 

17.8. The Secretary shall notifY the applicant in writing of the final determination and make a copy of 

such notification available for public inspection at the same location where the Secretary made available 

preconstruction information and public comments relating to the proposed source or modification. 

§45-14-18. Public Meetings. 

18 .1. Public meetings to receive comments on permit applications shall be held when the Secretary deems 

it appropriate or when substantial interest is expressed, in writing, by persons who might reasonably be 

expected to be affected by the proposed major source or major modification. 

18.2. The Secretary or the Secretary's designee shall preside over such meetings and ensure that all 

interested parties have ample opportunity to present comments. Such meetings shall be held at a convenient 

place as near as practicable to the location ofthe proposed major source or major modification. 

18.3. At a reasonable time prior to such meetings, the Secretary shall provide appropriate information 

to news media in the area where the proposed source or modification is to be located. 

§45-14-19. Permit Transfer, Cancellation and Responsibility. 

19 .1. A permittee may petition the Secretary for a transfer of a permit previously issued in accordance 

with this rule. The Secretary shall approve such permit transfer provided the following conditions are met: 

19.l.a. The permittee, in the petition, describes the reasons for the requested permit transfer and 

certifies that the subject source is in compliance with all the provisions and requirements of its permit, and 

19.l.b. The transferee provides written acknowledgment that it accepts and will comply with all the 

requirements, terms, and conditions as contained in the subject permit. 

19.2. The Secretary shall suspend or revoke a permit if, after eighteen (18) months from the date of 

issuance the holder ofthe permit cannot provide the Secretary, at the Secretary's request, with written proof 

of a good faith effort that such construction, modification, or relocation has commenced and remains ongoing. 

Such proof shall be provided not later than thirty (30) days after the Secretary's request. 

19.3. The Secretary may suspend, modifY, or revoke the permit ifthe plans and specifications upon which 

the approval was based or the conditions established in the permit are not adhered to. Upon notice of the 

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Secretary's intent to suspend, modifY or revoke a permit, the permittee may request a conference with the 

Secretary in accordance with the provisions ofW.Va. Code §22-5-5 to show cause why the permit should not 

be suspended, modified or revoked. 

19.4. Any owner or operator who constructs, modifies or relocates any stationary source not in 

accordance with the application submitted pursuant to this rule or with the terms of any permit to construct, 

modifY or relocate, or any owner or operator of a source subject to this rule who commences construction 

after the effective date of this rule without applying for and receiving approval hereunder, shall be subject 

to appropriate enforcement action. 

19.5. Possession of a permit does not relieve any person ofthe responsibility of complying with any and 

all rules ofthe Secretary or W.Va. Code § 22-1-1 et seq. 

19.6. [Reserved.] 

19.7. Any person who owns or operates any particular source or modification which becomes a major 

stationary source or major modification solely by virtue of a relaxation in any limitation, enforceable by the 

Administrator or the Secretary, on the capacity of the source or modification otherwise to emit a pollutant 

(such as a restriction on hours of operation), shall become subject to the requirements ofthis rule as though 

construction had not yet commenced on the source or modification. 

19.8. Except as otherwise provided in subdivision 19.8.f, the following specific provisions apply with 

respect to any regulated NSR pollutant emitted from projects at existing emissions units at a major stationary 

source (other than projects at a source with a PAL) in circumstances where there is a reasonable possibility, 

within the meaning of subdivision 19.8.f, that a project that is not a part of a major modification may result 

in a significant emissions increase of such pollutant, and the owner or operator elects to use the method 

specified in paragraphs 2.63.a.1 through 2.63.a.3 for calculating projected actual emissions. 

19.8.a. Before beginning actual construction of the project, the owner or operator shall document 

and maintain a record of the following information: 

19.8.a.l. A description ofthe proposed project; 

19.8.a.2. Identification ofthe emissions unit(s)whose emissions of a regulated NSR pollutant could 

be affected by the proposed project; and 

19.8.a.3. A description ofthe applicability test used to determine that the proposed project is not 

a major modification for any regulated NSR pollutant, including the baseline actual emissions, the projected 

actual emissions, the amount of emissions excluded under paragraph 2.63 .a.2 and an explanation for why such 

amount was excluded, and any netting calculations, if applicable. 

19.8.b. If the emissions unit is an existing electric utility steam generating unit, before beginning 

actual construction, the owner or operator shall provide a copy of the information required under subdivision 

19.8.a to the Secretary. Nothing in subdivision 19.8.b shall be construed to require the owner or operator of 

such a unit to obtain any determination from the Secretary before beginning actual construction. 

19.8.c. The owner or operator shall monitor the emissions of any regulated NSR pollutant that could 

increase as a result ofthe project and that is emitted by any emissions unit identified in paragraph 19.8.a.l. 

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The owner or operator shall calculate and maintain a record of the annual emissions, in tons per year on a 

calendar year basis, for a period of 5 years following resumption of regular operations after the change, or 

for a period of 10 years following resumption of regular operations after the change ifthe project increases 

the design capacity of or potential to emit that regulated NSR pollutant at such emissions unit. 

19.8.d. If the unit is an existing electric utility steam generating unit, the owner or operator shall 

submit a report to the Secretary within 60 days after the end of each year during which records must be 

generated under subdivision 19.8.c setting out the unit's annual emissions during the calendar year that 

preceded submission of the report. 

19.8.e. If the unit is an existing unit other than an electric utility steam generating unit, the owner 

or operator shall submit a report to the Secretary if the annual emissions, in tons per year, from the project 

identified in subdivision 19.8.a, exceed the baseline actual emissions (as documented and maintained pursuant 

to paragraph 19.8.a.3), by a significant amount (as defined in subsection 2.74) for that regulated NSR 

pollutant, and if such emissions differ from the preconstruction projection as documented and maintained 

pursuant to paragraph 19.8.a.3. Such report shall be submitted to the Secretary within 60 days after the end 

of such year. The report shall contain the following: 

19.8.e.l. The name, address and telephone number of the major stationary source; 

19.8.e.2. The annual emissions as calculated pursuant to subdivision 19.8.c; and 

19.8.e.3. Any other information that the owner or operator wishes to include in the report (e.g., an 

explanation as to why the emissions differ from the preconstruction projection). 

19.8.f. A "reasonable possibility" under subsection 19.8 occurs when the owner or operator 

calculates the project to result in either: 

19.8.f.l. A projected actual emissions increase of at least 50 percent of the amount that is a 

"significant emissions increase," as defined under subsection 2.75 (without reference to the amount that is 

a significant net emissions increase), for the regulated NSR pollutant; or 

19.8.f.2. A projected actual emissions increase that, added to the amount of emissions excluded 

under paragraph 2.63.a.3, sums to at least 50 percent ofthe amount that is a "significant emissions increase," 

as defined under subsection 2. 75 (without reference to the amount that is a significant net emissions increase), 

for the regulated NSR pollutant. For a project for which a reasonable possibility occurs only within the 

meaning of this paragraph, and not also within the meaning of paragraph 19.8.f.1, then provisions under 

subdivisions 19.8.b through 19.8.e do not apply to the project. 

19.9. The owner or operator ofthe source shall make available the information required to be documented 

and maintained pursuant to subsection 19.8 for review upon a request for inspection by the Secretary or the 

general public pursuant to the requirements contained in 45CSR30. 

§45-14-20. Disposition ofPermits. 

20.1. In the event that the Secretary promulgates changes to this rule or in the event of a redesignation 

of an attainment or non-attainment area (in accordance with§ 107 of the CAA) prior to final disposition of 

a permit, the Secretary shall make final disposition ofthe permit application in accordance with such newly 

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promulgated standards or redesignation. 

§45-14-21. Conflict with Other Permitting Rules. 

21.1. For sources required to obtain a permit under this rule, the provisions of 45CSR13 requiring a 

permit do not apply, so that only a single permit is required; provided, however, that: 

2l.l.a. The base permit application fee of$1,000 pursuantto 45CSR22, subdivision3.4.a shall apply 

to such sources in addition to other applicable fees; and 

2l.l.b. Any permit issued under this rule includes conditions that ensure compliance with the 

provisions of 45CSR13 to the extent applicable to any regulated air pollutant (as defined in 45CSR13) not 

otherwise covered under this rule. 

21.2. For sources that may be subject to 45CSR13, 45CSR14 and/or 45CSR19, the more stringent 

provisions of each applicable rule shall apply. 

§45-14-22. [Reserved.] 

§45-14-23. [Reserved.] 

§45-14-24. [Reserved]. 

§45-14-25. Actuals PALs. 

25.1. Applicability. 

25.l.a. The Secretary may approve the use of an actuals PAL for any existing major stationary 

source if the PAL meets the requirements in subsections 25.1 through 25.15. The term "PAL" shall mean 

"actuals PAL" throughout section 25. 

25.l.b. Any physical change in or change in the method of operation of a major stationary source 

that maintains its total source-wide emissions below the PAL level, meets the requirements in subsections 

25.1 through 25.15, and complies with the PAL permit: 

25.l.b.l. Is not a major modification for the PAL pollutant; 

25.l.b.2. Does not have to be approved through the PSD program; and 

25.l.b.3. Is not subject to the provisions in subsection 19.4 (restrictions on relaxing enforceable 

emission limitations that the major stationary source used to avoid applicability ofthe major NSR program). 

25.l.c. Except as provided under paragraph 25.l.b.3, a major stationary source shall continue to 

comply with all applicable Federal or State requirements, emission limitations, and work practice 

requirements that were established prior to the effective date of the PAL. 

25.2. Definitions.-- For the purposes of this section 25, the definition in subdivision 25.2.a applies. 

When a term is not defined in these paragraphs, it shall have the meaning given in section 2 or in the CAA. 

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25.2.a. Allowable emissions means "allowable emissions" as defined in subsection 2.6, except as 

modified according to paragraphs 25.2.a.1 and 25.2.a.2. 

25.2.a.l. The allowable emissions for any emissions unit shall be calculated considering any 

emission limitations that are enforceable as a practical matter on the emissions unit's potential to emit. 

25.2.a.2. An emissions unit's potential to emit shall be determined using the definition in 

subsection 2.58, except that the words "or enforceable as a practical matter" should be added after "federally 

enforceable." 

25.3. Permit application requirements.-- As part of a permit application requesting a PAL, the owner or 

operator of a major stationary source shall submit the following information to the Secretary for approval: 

25.3.a. A list of all emissions units at the source designated as small, significant or major based on 

their potential to emit. In addition, the owner or operator ofthe source shall indicate which, if any, Federal 

or State applicable requirements, emission limitations, or work practices apply to each unit. 

25.3.b. Calculations of the baseline actual emissions (with supporting documentation). Baseline 

actual emissions are to include emissions associated not only with operation ofthe unit, but also emissions 

associated with startup, shutdown, and malfunction. 

25.3.c. The calculation procedures that the major stationary source owner or operator proposes to 

use to convert the monitoring system data to monthly emissions and annual emissions based on a 12-month 

rolling total for each month as required by subdivision 25.13.a. 

25.4. General requirements for establishing PALs. 

25.4.a. The Secretary is allowed to establish a PAL at a major stationary source, provided that at a 

minimum, the requirements in paragraphs 25.4.a.1 through 25.4.a.7 are met. 

25.4.a.l. The PAL shall impose an annual emission limitation in tons per year, that is enforceable 

as a practical matter, for the entire major stationary source. For each month during the PAL effective period 

after the first 12 months of establishing a PAL, the major stationary source owner or operator shall show that 

the sum ofthe monthly emissions from each emissions unit under the PAL for the previous 12 consecutive 

months is less than the PAL (a 12-month average, rolled monthly). For each month during the first 11 months 

from the PAL effective date, the major stationary source owner or operator shall show that the sum of the 

preceding monthly emissions from the PAL effective date for each emissions unit under the PAL is less than 

the PAL. 

25.4.a.2. The PAL shall be established in a PAL permit that meets the public participation 

requirements in section 17. 

25.4.a.3. The PAL permit shall contain all the requirements of subsection 25. 7. 

25.4.a.4. The PAL shall include fugitive emissions, to the extent quantifiable, from all emissions 

units that emit or have the potential to emit the PAL pollutant at the major stationary source. 

25.4.a.5. Each PAL shall regulate emissions of only one pollutant. 

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25.4.a.6. Each PAL shall have a PAL effective period of 10 years. 

25.4.a. 7. The owner or operator ofthe major stationary source with a PAL shall comply with the 

monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements provided in subsections 25.12 through 25.14 for each 

emissions unit under the PAL through the PAL effective period. 

25.4.b. At no time during or after the PAL effective period are emissions reductions of a PAL 

pollutant that occur during the PAL effective period creditable as decreases for purposes of offsets pursuant 

to 45CSR19 unless the level of the PAL is reduced by the amount of such emissions reductions and such 

reductions would be creditable in the absence of the PAL. 

25.5. Public participation requirements for PALs. --PALs for existing major stationary sources shall be 

established, renewed, or increased through a procedure that is consistent with 45CSR13. This includes the 

requirement that the Secretary provide the public with notice ofthe proposed approval of a PAL permit and 

at least a 30-day period for submittal of public comment. The Secretary must address all material comments 

before taking final action on the permit. 

25.6. Setting the 10-year actuals PAL level. 

25.6.a. Except as provided in subdivision 25.6.b, actuals PAL level for a major stationary source 

shall be established as the sum of the baseline actual emissions (as defined in subsection 2.8) of the PAL 

pollutant for each emissions unit at the source; plus an amount equal to the applicable significant level for 

the PAL pollutant under subsection 2. 7 4 or under the CAA, whichever is lower. When establishing the 

actuals PAL level, for a PAL pollutant, only one consecutive 24-month period must be used to determine the 

baseline actual emissions for all existing emissions units. However, a different consecutive 24-month period 

may be used for each different PAL pollutant. Emissions associated with units that were permanently 

shutdown after this 24-month period must be subtracted from the PAL level. Emissions from units on which 

actual construction began after the 24-month period must be added to the PAL level in an amount equal to 

the potential to emit ofthe units. The Secretary shall specifY a reduced PAL level(s) (in tons/yr) in the PAL 

permit to become effective on the future compliance date(s) of any applicable Federal or State regulatory 

requirement(s) that the Secretary is aware of prior to issuance ofthe PAL permit. For instance, ifthe source 

owner or operator will be required to reduce emissions from industrial boilers in half from baseline emissions 

of 60 ppm NOx to a new rule limit of30 ppm, then the permit shall contain a future effective PAL level that 

is equal to the current PAL level reduced by half of the original baseline emissions of such unit(s). 

25.6.b. For newly constructed units (which do not include modifications to existing units) on which 

actual construction began after the 24-month period, in lieu of adding the baseline actual emissions as 

specified in subdivision 25.6.a, the emissions must be added to the PAL level in an amount equal to the 

potential to emit of the units. 

25.7. Contents of the PAL permit. -- The PAL permit must contain, at a minimum, the information in 

subdivisions 25.7.a through 25.7.j. 

25. 7.a. The PAL pollutant and the applicable source-wide emission limitation in tons per year. 

25.7.b. The PAL permit effective date and the expiration date of the PAL (PAL effective period). 

25. 7.c. Specification in the PAL permit that if a major stationary source owner or operator applies 

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to renew a PAL in accordance with subsection 25.10 before the end ofthe PAL effective period, then the PAL 

shall not expire at the end of the PAL effective period. It shall remain in effect until a revised PAL permit 

is issued by the Secretary. 

25. 7.d. A requirement that emission calculations for compliance purposes must include emissions 

from startups, shutdowns, and malfunctions. 

25. 7.e. A requirement that, once the PAL expires, the major stationary source is subject to the 

requirements of subsection 25.9. 

25. 7.f. The calculation procedures that the major stationary source owner or operator shall use to 

convert the monitoring system data to monthly emissions and annual emissions based on a 12-month rolling 

total as required by subdivision 25.13.a. 

25. 7.g. A requirementthatthe major stationary source owner or operator monitor all emissions units 

in accordance with the provisions under subsection 25.12. 

25. 7.h. A requirement to retain the records required under subsection 25.13 on site. Such records 

may be retained in an electronic format. 

25.7.i. A requirement to submit the reports required under subsection 25.14 by the required 

deadlines. 

25.7.j. Any other requirements that the Secretary deems necessary to implement and enforce the 

PAL. 

25.8. PAL effective period and reopening ofthe PAL permit.-- The requirements in subdivisions 25.8.a 

and 25.8.b apply to actuals PALs. 

25.8.a. PAL effective period.-- The Secretary shall specify a PAL effective period of 10 years. 

25.8.b. Reopening of the PAL permit. 

25.8.b.l. During the PAL effective period, the Secretary must reopen the PAL permit to: 

25.8.b.l.A. Correct typographical or calculation errors made in setting the PAL or reflect a 

more accurate determination of emissions used to establish the PAL; 

25.8.b.l.B. Reduce the PAL if the owner or operator of the major stationary source creates 

creditable emissions reductions for use as offsets pursuant to 45CSR19; and 

25.8.b.l.C. Revise the PAL to reflect an increase in the PAL as provided under subsection 

25 .11. 

25.8.b.2. The Secretary shall have discretion to reopen the PAL permit for the following: 

25.8.b.2.A. Reduce the PAL to reflect newly applicable Federal requirements (for example, 

NSPS) with compliance dates after the PAL effective date; 

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25.8.b.2.B. Reduce the PAL consistent with any other requirement, that is enforceable as a 

practical matter, and that the State may impose on the major stationary source under the State Implementation 

Plan; and 

25.8.b.2.C. Reduce the PAL ifthe Secretary determines that a reduction is necessary to avoid 

causing or contributing to a National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) or PSD increment violation, 

or to an adverse impact on an air quality related value that has been identified for a Federal Class I area by 

a Federal Land Manager and for which information is available to the general public. 

25.8.b.3. Except for the permit reopening in subparagraph 25.8.b.l.A for the correction of 

typographical/calculation errors that do not increase the PAL level, all other reopenings shall be carried out 

in accordance with the public participation requirements of subsection 25.5. 

25.9. Expiration of a PAL. -- Any PAL that is not renewed in accordance with the procedures in 

subsection 25.10 shall expire at the end of the PAL effective period, and the requirements in subdivisions 

25.9.a through 25.9.e shall apply. 

25.9.a. Each emissions unit (or each group of emissions units) that existed under the PAL shall 

comply with an allowable emission limitation under a revised permit established according to the procedures 

in paragraphs 25.9.a.1 and 25.9.a.2. 

25.9.a.l. Within the time frame specified for PAL renewals in subdivision 25.10.b, the major 

stationary source shall submit a proposed allowable emission limitation for each emissions unit (or each group 

of emissions units, if such a distribution is more appropriate as decided by the Secretary) by distributing the 

PAL allowable emissions for the major stationary source among each ofthe emissions units that existed under 

the PAL. If the PAL had not yet been adjusted for an applicable requirement that became effective during 

the PAL effective period, as required under subdivision 25.1 O.e, such distribution shall be made as if the PAL 

had been adjusted. 

25.9.a.2. The Secretary shall decide whether and how the PAL allowable emissions will be 

distributed and issue a revised permit incorporating allowable limits for each emissions unit, or each group 

of emissions units, as the Secretary determines is appropriate. 

25.9.b. Each emissions unit(s) shall comply with the allowable emission limitation on a 12-month 

rolling basis. The Secretary may approve the use of monitoring systems (source testing, emission factors, 

etc.) other than CEMS, CERMS, PEMS, or CPMS to demonstrate compliance with the allowable emission 

limitation. 

25.9.c. Until the Secretary issues the revised permit incorporating allowable limits for each 

emissions unit, or each group of emissions units, as required under paragraph 25.9.a.2, the source shall 

continue to comply with a source-wide, multi-unit emissions cap equivalent to the level ofthe PAL emission 

limitation. 

25.9.d. Any physical change or change in the method of operation at the major stationary source will 

be subject to major NSR requirements if such change meets the definition of major modification in subsection 

2.40. 

25.9.e. The major stationary source owner or operator shall continue to comply with any State or 

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Federal applicable requirements (BACT, RACT, NSPS, etc.) that may have applied either during the PAL 

effective period or prior to the PAL effective period except for those emission limitations that had been 

established pursuant to subsection 19.4, but were eliminated by the PAL in accordance with the provisions 

in paragraph 25.l.b.3. 

25.1 0. Renewal of a PAL. --The Secretary shall follow the procedures specified in subsection 25.5 in 

approving any request to renew a PAL for a major stationary source, and shall provide both the proposed PAL 

level and a written rationale for the proposed PAL level to the public for review and comment. During such 

public review, any person may propose a PAL level for the source for consideration by the Secretary. 

25.10.a. Application deadline.-- A major stationary source owner or operator shall submit a timely 

application to the Secretary to request renewal of a PAL. A timely application is one that is submitted at least 

6 months prior to, but not earlier than 18 months from, the date of permit expiration. This deadline for 

application submittal is to ensure that the permit will not expire before the permit is renewed. Ifthe owner 

or operator of a major stationary source submits a complete application to renew the PAL within this time 

period, then the PAL shall continue to be effective until the revised permit with the renewed PAL is issued. 

25.10.b. Application requirements. -- The application to renew a PAL permit shall contain the 

information required in paragraphs 25.10.c.1 through 25.10.c.4. 

25.10.b.l. The information required in subdivisions 25.3.a through 25.3.c. 

25.10.b.2. A proposed PAL level. 

25.10.b.3. The sum ofthe potential to emit of all emissions units under the PAL (with supporting 

documentation). 

25.10.b.4. Any other information the owner or operator wishes the Secretary to consider in 

determining the appropriate level for renewing the PAL. 

25.10.c. PAL adjustment.-- In determining whether and how to adjust the PAL, the Secretary shall 

consider the options outlined in paragraphs 25.10.d.1 and 25.10.d.2. However, in no case may any such 

adjustment fail to comply with paragraph 25.10.d.3. 

25.10.c.l. If the emissions level calculated in accordance with subsection 25.6 is equal to or 

greater than 80 percent of the PAL level, the Secretary may renew the PAL at the same level without 

considering the factors set forth in paragraph 25.10.d.2; or 

25.10.c.2. The Secretary may set the PAL at a level that he or she determines to be more 

representative of the source's baseline actual emissions, or that he or she determines to be more appropriate 

considering air quality needs, advances in control technology, anticipated economic growth in the area, desire 

to reward or encourage the source's voluntary emissions reductions, or other factors as specifically identified 

by the Secretary in his or her written rationale. 

25.10.c.3. Notwithstanding paragraphs 25.10.d.1 and 25.10.d.2: 

25.10.c.3.A. If the potential to emit of the major stationary source is less than the PAL, the 

Secretary shall adjust the PAL to a level no greater than the potential to emit of the source; and 

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25.10.c.3.B. The Secretary shall not approve a renewed PAL level higher than the current PAL, 

unless the major stationary source has complied with the provisions of subsection 25.11 (increasing a PAL). 

25.10.d. If the compliance date for a State or Federal requirement that applies to the PAL source 

occurs during the PAL effective period, and if the Secretary has not already adjusted for such requirement, 

the PAL shall be adjusted at the time ofPAL permit renewal or title V permit renewal, whichever occurs first. 

25 .11. Increasing a PAL during the PAL effective period. 

25.ll.a. The Secretary may increase a PAL emission limitation only if the major stationary source 

complies with the provisions in paragraphs 25.ll.a.l and 25.ll.a.2. 

25.ll.a.l. The owner or operator of the major stationary source shall submit a complete 

application to request an increase in the PAL limit for a PAL major modification. Such application shall 

identifY the emissions unit(s) contributing to the increase in emissions so as to cause the major stationary 

source's emissions to equal or exceed its PAL. 

25.ll.a.2. As part of this application, the major stationary source owner or operator shall 

demonstrate that the sum of the baseline actual emissions of the small emissions units, plus the sum of the 

baseline actual emissions of the significant and major emissions units assuming application of BACT 

equivalent controls, plus the sum ofthe allowable emissions ofthe new or modified emissions unit(s) exceeds 

the PAL. The level of control that would result from BACT equivalent controls on each significant or major 

emissions unit shall be determined by conducting a new BACT analysis at the time the application is 

submitted, unless the emissions unit is currently required to comply with a BACT or LAER requirement that 

was established within the preceding 10 years. In such a case, the assumed control level for that emissions 

unit shall be equal to the level of BACT or LAER with which that emissions unit must currently comply. 

25.ll.a.3. The owner or operator obtains a major NSR permit for all emissions unit(s) identified 

in paragraph 25.ll.a.l, regardless ofthe magnitude ofthe emissions increase resulting from them (that is, no 

significant levels apply). These emissions unit(s) shall comply with any emissions requirements resulting 

from the major NSR process (for example, BACT), even though they have also become subject to the PAL 

or continue to be subject to the PAL. 

25.ll.a.4. The PAL permit shall require that the increased PAL level shall be effective on the 

day any emissions unit that is part of the PAL major modification becomes operational and begins to emit 

the PAL pollutant. 

25.ll.b. The Secretary shall calculate the new PAL as the sum of the allowable emissions for each 

modified or new emissions unit, plus the sum of the baseline actual emissions of the significant and major 

emissions units (assuming application of BACT equivalent controls as determined in accordance with 

paragraph 25.ll.a.2), plus the sum ofthe baseline actual emissions of the small emissions units. 

25.ll.c. The PAL permit shall be revised to reflect the increased PAL level pursuant to the public 

notice requirements of subsection 25.5. 

25.12. Monitoring requirements for PALs. 

25.12.a. General requirements. 

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25.12.a.l. Each PAL permit must contain enforceable requirements for the monitoring system 

that accurately determines plantwide emissions of the PAL pollutant in terms of mass per unit of time. Any 

monitoring system authorized for use in the PAL permit must be based on sound science and meet generally 

acceptable scientific procedures for data quality and manipulation. Additionally, the information generated 

by such system must meet minimum legal requirements for admissibility in a judicial proceeding to enforce 

the PAL permit. 

25.12.a.2. The PAL monitoring system must employ one or more ofthe four general monitoring 

approaches meeting the minimum requirements set forth in paragraphs 25.12. b.l through 25 .12. b.4 and must 

be approved by the Secretary. 

25.12.a.3. Notwithstanding paragraph 25.12.a.2, you may also employ an alternative monitoring 

approach that meets paragraph 25.12.a.l if approved by the Secretary. 

25.12.a.4. Failure to use a monitoring system that meets the requirements ofthis rule renders the 

PAL invalid. 

25.12.b. Minimum performance requirements for approved monitoring approaches. The following 

are acceptable general monitoring approaches when conducted in accordance with the minimum requirements 

in subdivisions 25.12.c through 25.12.i: 

25.12.b.l. Mass balance calculations for activities using coatings or solvents; 

25.12.b.2. CEMS; 

25.12.b.3. CPMS or PEMS; and 

25.12. b.4. Emission factors. 

25.12.c. Mass balance calculations. -- An owner or operator using mass balance calculations to 

monitor PAL pollutant emissions from activities using coating or solvents shall meet the following 

requirements: 

25.12.c.l. Provide a demonstrated means ofvalidating the published content ofthe PAL pollutant 

that is contained in or created by all materials used in or at the emissions unit; 

25.12.c.2. Assume that the emissions unit emits all of the PAL pollutant that is contained in or 

created by any raw material or fuel used in or at the emissions unit, if it cannot otherwise be accounted for 

in the process; and 

25.12.c.3. Where the vendor of a material or fuel, which is used in or at the emissions unit, 

publishes a range of pollutant content from such material, the owner or operator must use the highest value 

of the range to calculate the PAL pollutant emissions unless the Secretary determines there is site-specific 

data or a site-specific monitoring program to support another content within the range. 

25.12.d. CEMS. An owner or operator using CEMS to monitor PAL pollutant emissions shall meet 

the following requirements: 

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25.12.d.l. CEMS must comply with applicable Performance Specifications found in 40 CFRPart 

60, appendix B; and 

25.12.d.2. CEMS must sample, analyze and record data at least every 15 minutes while the 

emissions unit is operating. 

25.12.e. CPMS or PEMS. An owner or operator using CPMS or PEMS to monitor PAL pollutant 

emissions shall meet the following requirements: 

25.12.e.l. The CPMS or the PEMS must be based on current site-specific data demonstrating 

a correlation between the monitored parameter(s) and the PAL pollutant emissions across the range of 

operation of the emissions unit; and 

25.12.e.2. Each CPMS or PEMS must sample, analyze, and record data at least every 15 minutes, 

or at another less frequent interval approved by the Secretary, while the emissions unit is operating. 

25.12.f. Emission factors. --An owner or operator using emission factors to monitor PAL pollutant 

emissions shall meet the following requirements: 

25.12.f.l. All emission factors shall be adjusted, if appropriate, to account for the degree of 

uncertainty or limitations in the factors' development; 

25.12.f.2. The emissions unit shall operate within the designated range of use for the emission 

factor, if applicable; and 

25.12.f.3. If technically practicable, the owner or operator of a significant emissions unit that 

relies on an emission factor to calculate PAL pollutant emissions shall conduct validation testing to determine 

a site-specific emission factor within 6 months of PAL permit issuance, unless the Secretary determines that 

testing is not required. 

25.12.g. A source owner or operator must record and report maximum potential emissions without 

considering enforceable emission limitations or operational restrictions for an emissions unit during any 

period oftime that there is no monitoring data, unless another method for determining emissions during such 

periods is specified in the PAL permit. 

25.12.h. Notwithstanding the requirements in subdivisions 25.12.c through 25.12.g, where an owner 

or operator of an emissions unit cannot demonstrate a correlation between the monitored parameter(s) and 

the PAL pollutant emissions rate at all operating points ofthe emissions unit, the Secretary shall, at the time 

of permit issuance: 

25.12.h.l. Establish default value(s) for determining compliance with the PAL based on the 

highest potential emissions reasonably estimated at such operating point(s); or 

25.12.h.2. Determine that operation ofthe emissions unit during operating conditions when there 

is no correlation between monitored parameter(s) and the PAL pollutant emissions is a violation ofthe PAL. 

25.12.i. Re-validation. -- All data used to establish the PAL pollutant must be re-validated through 

performance testing or other scientifically valid means approved by the Secretary. Such testing must occur 

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at least once every 5 years after issuance of the PAL. 

25.13. Recordkeeping requirements. 

25.13.a. The PAL permit shall require an owner or operator to retain a copy of all records necessary 

to determine compliance with any requirement of section 28 and of the PAL, including a determination of 

each emissions unit's 12-month rolling total emissions, for 5 years from the date of such record. 

25.13.b. The PAL permit shall require an owner or operator to retain a copy ofthe following records 

for the duration of the PAL effective period plus 5 years: 

25.13.b.l. A copy ofthe PAL permit application and any applications for revisions to the PAL; 

and 

25.13.b.2. Each annual certification of compliance pursuant to title V and the data relied on in 

certifYing the compliance. 

25.14. Reporting and notification requirements. --The owner or operator shall submit semi-annual 

monitoring reports and prompt deviation reports to the Secretary in accordance with the applicable title V 

operating permit program. The reports shall meet the requirements in subdivisions 25 .14.a through 25 .14.c. 

25.14.a. Semi-annual report. --The semi-annual report shall be submitted to the Secretary within 30 

days of the end of each reporting period. This report shall contain the information required in paragraphs 

25.14.a.1 through 25.14.a.7. 

25.14.a.1. The identification of owner and operator and the perrnit number. 

25.14.a.2. Total annual emissions (tons/year) based on a 12-month rolling total for each month 

in the reporting period recorded pursuant to subdivision 25.13.a. 

25.14.a.3. All data relied upon, including, but not limited to, any Quality Assurance or Quality 

Control data, in calculating the monthly and annual PAL pollutant emissions. 

25.14.a.4. A list of any emissions units modified or added to the major stationary source during 

the preceding 6-month period. 

25.14.a.5. The number, duration, and cause of any deviations or monitoring malfunctions (other 

than the time associated with zero and span calibration checks), and any corrective action taken. 

25.14.a.6. A notification of a shutdown of any monitoring system, whether the shutdown was 

permanent or temporary, the reason for the shutdown, the anticipated date that the monitoring system will be 

fully operational or replaced with another monitoring system, and whether the emissions unit monitored by 

the monitoring system continued to operate, and the calculation of the emissions of the pollutant or the 

number determined by method included in the permit, as provided by subdivision 25.12.g. 

25.14.a.7. A signed statement by the responsible official (as defined by the 45CSR30-2.38) 

certifYing the truth, accuracy, and completeness of the information provided in the report. 

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25.14.b. Deviation report.-- The major stationary source owner or operator shall promptly submit 

reports of any deviations or exceedance ofthe PAL requirements, including periods where no monitoring is 

available. A report submitted pursuant to 45CSR30-5.l.c.3 shall satisfy this reporting requirement. The 

deviation reports shall be submitted within the time limits prescribed by the applicable program implementing 

45CSR30-5.l.c.3. The reports shall contain the following information: 

25.14.b.l. The identification of owner and operator and the permit number; 

25.14.b.2. The PAL requirement that experienced the deviation or that was exceeded; 

25.14.b.3. Emissions resulting from the deviation or the exceedance; and 

25.14.b.4. A signed statement by the responsible official (as defined by the applicable title V 

operating permit program) certifying the truth, accuracy, and completeness of the information provided in 

the report. 

25.14.c. Re-validation results.-- The owner or operator shall submit to the Secretary the results of 

any re-validation test or method within 3 months after completion of such test or method. 

25.15. Transition requirements. 

25.15.a. The Secretary may not issue a PAL that does not comply with the requirements in 

subsections 25.1 through 25.15 after the effective date of EPA approval and promulgation of a revision to 

the WV SIP incorporating this rule. 

25.15.b. The Secretary may supersede any PAL that was established prior to the effective date ofEPA 

approval and promulgation of a revision to the WV SIP incorporating this rule with a PAL that complies with 

the requirements of subsections 25.1 through 25.15. 

§45-14-26. Inconsistency Between Rules. 

26.1. In the event of any inconsistency between this rule and any other rule of the West Virginia 

Department of Environmental Protection, such inconsistency shall be resolved by the determination of the 

Secretary and such determination shall be based upon the application ofthe more stringent provision, term, 

condition, method or rule. 

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