GRAIN ELEVATOR AND PROCESSOR NSPS INDUSTRY SURVEY 

INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 

This survey form is to be completed by a respondent for each of its wholly owned facilities as described in the 

following four paragraphs (A-D), using the definitions at the end of this introductory section. Respondents must 

meet the requirements of paragraphs A, B, and C. 

A. This survey is limited to the following facilities: any “grain elevator” that would constitute a “grain 

terminal elevator” or a “grain storage elevator” (as those terms are defined by Subpart DD (40 CFR 

60.301)) if only permanent storage or both permanent and temporary storage at the grain elevator are 

taken into account. A respondent need not provide data for any facility not possessing this type of 

grain elevator. 

B. EPA is interested in obtaining information about the following categories of grain elevators: 

(1) Country grain elevators with storage capacity^ ≥ 2,500,000 bushels 

(2) Other stand-alone elevators with storage capacity^ ≥ 2,500,000 bushels 

(3) Wheat flour mill elevators *

(4) Wet corn mill elevators*

(5) Dry corn mill (human consumption) elevators*

(6) Rice mill elevators*

(7) Soybean oil extraction elevators* 

^”Storage capacity” may include only permanent storage capacity, or it may include both permanent and temporary 

storage capacity. 

*Grain elevators in categories 3-7 above must have storage capacity of ≥ 1,000,000 bushels. 

For each of the above seven categories, a respondent must submit a response for at least five 

facilities under its control. If a respondent has less than five facilities in a particular category, the 

respondent must provide information for all of its facilities in that category. 
C. EPA is also interested in obtaining information about the following types of facilities: 

 Grain elevators located in each EPA Region. 

 Five storage combinations: 

- Grain elevator alone 

- Grain elevator w/emergency storage 

- Grain elevator w/temporary storage 

- Grain elevator w/emergency and temporary storage 

- Grain elevator w/barge unloading 

 Facilities handling multiple grains. 

 Facilities handling only one grain. 

A respondent must submit a response for each of the facilities listed below to the extent it has any such 

facility under its control for each of the 7 categories listed in paragraph B: 

 At least one facility in each Region; 

 At least one facility with each of the grain storage combinations; 

 At least one facility that handles multiple grains; and 

 At least one facility that handles only one grain. 

For example, if a respondent has 18 facilities in the country grain elevator category, and 10 are in EPA 

Region 5 and eight are in EPA Region 6, the respondent shall provide information for a minimum of five 

grain elevators. At least one elevator must be in Region 5 and one in Region 6. In addition, if 

applicable, the respondent shall provide information on at least one facility with each of the five grain 

storage combinations. The respondent must also provide information for at least one facility that 

handles multiple grains and one that handles only one grain. In this example, assuming the respondent 

owned each of the different types of grain elevators of interest to EPA, it is possible to meet the EPA 

requirements with five facilities responding if the five chosen facilities can meet multiple requirements 

(e.g., handling multiple grains in EPA Region 5 and using each of the 5 storage methods). However, it 

may be necessary to provided additional facility responses to meet the EPA requirements if facilities 

cannot meet multiple EPA requirements. 

D. The total number of facilities for a respondent may exceed 35 (five facilities in each of the seven 

categories) when including the regional, combination, and grain information. However, no respondent 

is required to submit information about more than 51 facilities. 

 

Since one of the goals of this survey is to gather data on temporary storage facilities, EPA encourages 

respondents to exercise any discretion afforded by paragraphs A-D above in favor of submitting data on such 

facilities. For the same reason, EPA encourages respondents to include along with their required responses to 

this survey any supplemental data on such facilities that may go beyond the bounds of this survey but 

nevertheless would be helpful to EPA in understanding temporary storage facilities fully from the standpoint of 

Subpart DD. 

This survey is provided in paper format and by first-class mail. However, you may opt to complete this survey 

either in paper format or in electronic format. To obtain an electronic file (in Microsoft Word) to compile your 

responses, please contact Bill Schrock at schrock.bill@epa.gov. Please submit complete responses to Bill 

Schrock within 60 days after receipt by first-class mail. Any request for an extension of that 60-day period 

must be submitted to Bill Schrock within 30 days after receipt by first-class mail. Extensions will not be granted 

except upon a showing of undue hardship and then only for the minimum time reasonably necessary. 

It is important to note that, throughout this document, we have used the terms “permanent storage,” “temporary 

storage” and “emergency storage” to differentiate between those structures typically constructed of concrete 

and topped with metal roofs and the pyramid shaped storage units typically with low concrete walls and a vinyl 

top. The use of the terms “permanent storage” and “temporary storage” is strictly to reflect the current 
receipt by first-class mail. Any request for an extension of that 60-day period must be submitted 

to Bill Schrock within 30 days after receipt by first-class mail. Extensions will not be granted 

except upon a showing of undue hardship and then only for the minimum time reasonably 

necessary. 

It is important to note that, throughout this document, we have used the terms “permanent 

storage,” “temporary storage” and “emergency storage” to differentiate between those structures 

typically constructed of concrete and topped with metal roofs and the pyramid shaped storage 

units typically with low concrete walls and a vinyl top. The use of the terms “permanent storage” 

and “temporary storage” is strictly to reflect the current terminologies used in industry as defined 

by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and in no way represents any EPA decision as to 

how these units will be treated in any subsequent action. See definitions section for a list of 

terms used in this survey. 

In addition to the items listed in the survey forms that follow this introduction, we are also 

requesting copies of the following information to the extent it relates to grain elevators or 

portions of processing plants that consist of grain elevators: 

1. Your current air quality operating permit, if you have one. 

2. Copies of the most recent results from PM/PM10 emissions testing conducted at your 

facility within the last 3 years, including but not limited to, opacity measurements and 

stack testing. No new testing is required for this survey. 

Following is a summary of the forms that comprise this survey: 

Form A General Form. One should be completed for each facility. 

Form B Storage Information. Please complete for storage units at each facility. 

Form C Receiving and Shipping. Complete for shipping/receiving units at each facility. 

Form D Temporary Storage. Please complete one form for each temporary storage area. 

Form E Emergency Storage. Complete one form for each emergency storage area. 

Form F Grain Dryers. Please complete one form for fuels used for grain dryers. 

Form G Permitted Sources. Please complete if any part of your facility is covered under 

an air quality operating permit. 

Form H Work Practices. Please complete if any part of your grain elevator or processing 

facility uses work practices for grain storage, shipping, and receiving operations. 

Form I Add-on Particulate Controls. Please complete for each add-on particulate 

control. 

Signature Date 
Definitions (in addition to those in Subpart DD): 

Storage Unit – For the purposes of this survey, a storage unit is any building, bin, silo, or pile used to 

store corn, wheat, sorghum, rice, rye, oats, barley or soybeans. 

Permanent Storage – A storage unit with an immovable roof; a floor made of concrete, asphalt or 

similar material; and sidewalls made of steel, concrete or similar material. 

Temporary Storage – A storage unit that is comprised of: asphalt, concrete, or other comparable base 

material; rigid self-supporting sidewalls; a tarp, cover or the equivalent; and an aeration system. 

Emergency Storage – A form of storage other than permanent storage or temporary storage. 

Country Elevator – Any grain elevator where more than 50% of grain is received from farms. 

Other Stand-Alone Elevator – Any grain elevator where less than 50% of grain is received from farms 

AND grain processing is not the primary activity. 

Grain Processing – Equipment or processes used to alter the natural state of grain by fractioning, 

grinding, blending, conditioning, etc., in order to produce a product for human or animal consumption or 

the production of biofuels. 

Shipping Units – All equipment associated with loading grain from a storage unit. 

Receiving Units – All equipment associated with loading grain into a storage unit. 

Design or Work Practice – Any technique other than the installation of air pollution control equipment 

for the reduction of particulate matter emissions. 
FORM A Page 1 

Grain Elevator Survey

FORM A – General Information

A-1 Facility Name: 

A-2 (a) Facility Street Address: 

(b) Suite or P.O (specify): (c) City: 

(d) State: (e) Zip Code: (f) County: 

A-3 (a) Facility Manager: (b) Phone: 

A-4 (a) Technical contact (for information on this survey): 

(b) Title: (c) Telephone Number: 

(d) Email Address: 

A-5 Number of full-time employees at this location (total for all shifts): 

A-6 Number of seasonal employees at this location (total for all shifts): 

A-7 (a) Parent Company/ Co-Op: 

 (b) Is this a co-op? (check one) Yes No 

(c) Parent Company/ Co-Op Main Office Street Address: 

 

(d) Suite or P.O. (specify): (e) City: 

(f) State: (g) Zip Code: 

A-8 Number of full-time employees within all business units of the Parent Company: 

 (please check one): < 100 101- 249 250- 499 > 500 

A-9 Number of seasonal employees within all business units of the Parent Company 

 (please check one): < 100 101- 249 250- 499 > 500 

FACILITY ID: 

FACID:

(First 4 letters of company name plus first 

4 letters of city name. If not unique 

identifier, add number at end of ID) 

ARCHNEWB ADM Grain Company 5848 Old Route 54 New Berlin ILLINOIS 62670 Sangamon Eric Nieders (217) 483-2442 (217) 483-2442 Mark BarnardMARK.BARNARD@ADM.COM 104

Archer Daniels Midland Company ■

4666 Faries Parkway 

Decatur ILLINOIS 62526 ■

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FORM B - Storage Information 

(B-1) FACID: 

FORM B Page 1 

B-2 In what year was this facility first constructed? 

B-3 Total number of storage units: (a) "permanent" storage 

 (b) "temporary" storage 

 (c) "emergency" storage 

[Note: In completing the remainder of the survey, you will be able to group information for similar 

storage units. See B-4 for example.]

B-4 Please provide an overview flow diagram (or block flow diagram) of the grain elevator(s) at 

your facility. Please include permanent (P), temporary (T), and emergency (E) storage units, 

associated receiving (R) and shipping (S) units, and grain dryers (D). 

o Permanent Storage ID: use your current designation or assign a numerical value. If assigning 

an ID, please use “P-1, P-2, etc” format. You may group multiple storage units into one 

permanent storage ID; if not readily apparent, please provide explanations on the back of this 

sheet or indicate in your elevator diagram. 

o Temporary Storage ID: use your current designation or assign a numerical value. If assigning 

a new ID, please use “T-1, T-2” format. 

o Emergency Storage ID: use your current designation or assign a numerical value. If assigning 

a new ID, please use “E-1, E-2” format. 

o Receiving Units ID: use your current designation or assign a numerical value. If assigning an 

ID, please use “R-1, R-2” format. 

o Shipping Units ID: use your current designation or assign a numerical value. If assigning an 

ID, please use “S-1, S-2” format. 

o Grain Dryer ID: use your current designation or assign a numerical value. If assigning an ID, 

please use “D-1, D-2” format. 

o Capacity: please provide capacity in bushels. Do not use a pack factor. 

ARCHNEWB 1969 3

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FORM B 

Please check one: This page includes CBI □ This page does NOT include CBI [If no box is checked, EPA will assume that the page does NOT contain CBI]

FORM B – Storage Information 

(B-1) FACID: B-5. Please complete the following table for storage information. An example is provided. 

2005 2006 

Storage Type 

(P, T, E) 

Storage 

ID 

Year First 

Used 

Storage 

Capacity 

(Bushels)2

Grain 

Stored1 Through-put (actual bushels)2 Weeks per year utilized Through-put (actual bushels)2 Weeks per year utilized T

(ac

Corn 100,000 2 P - example P-1 1970 300,000 

Wheat 400,000 

50 

300,000 50 

P - example P-2 1985 400,000 Corn 400,000 52 400,000 50 

T - example T-1 2004 450,000 Corn 200,000 22 250,000 20 

1 Use grain designations: corn, wheat, sorghum, rice, rye, oats, barley, soybeans, or specify a different grain. 2 Storage capacity and throughput refer to the aggregated storage capacity and throughput of the units included in th

temporary and emergency storage units, storage capacity and throughput may be estimated based on operator’s knavailable. For permanent storage units, throughput may be estimated based on operator’s knowledge if actual data 

ARCHNEWB PP P-1 1969 500,000 corn & beans 12,500,000 52 10,301,000 52 

P P-2 2006 1,304,000 corn & beans 0 0 3,260,000 50 

P-3 2009 1,380,000 corn & beans 0 0 0 0 

T T-1 2005 1,500,000 corn 0 0 1,366,000 25 T T-2 2004 1,100,000 corn 1,058,000 31 1,073,000 24 
FORM C 

Please check one: This page includes CBI □ This page does NOT include CBI [If no box is checked, EPA will assume that the page does NOT contain CBI]

FORM C – Receiving and Shipping Information 

(C-1) FACID: C-2 Please complete the following table for receiving and shipping operations at each storage unit (or grou

Storage, Shipping, and Receiving ID’s provided in B-4. An example is provided. 

What is the Maximum Loading Receiving/ Rate? 

Shipping 

ID 

Storage ID 

associated with 

receiving/ 

shipping unit 

How is Grain Received Into or 

Shipped (Loaded) Out of 

Storage?a Value Units 

Are there any add

on controls for th

receiving/ 

shipping unit (Y/N

R-1 P1 Fixed Conveyor Belt 

S-1 P1 Fixed Conveyor Belt 

R-1 T1 Portable Auger 

aLoading and unloading methods include: 

 portable auger  fixed receiving pit with leg to aeration tower  enmass drag conve

 portable inclined belt  fixed conveyor off main complex  pneumatic unloader  gravity fill spout  portable conveyor with trucks  or specify a differen front-end loader  marine leg  fixed drag conveyor  track hoe/clamshell unloader  fixed conveyor belt  continuous barge unloader bQualitative methods include opacity measurements as well as monitoring instruments (e.g. CEMS), and mon

indicate whether the air pollution control device is operating properly. 

ARCHNEWB R-1 P-1, P-2, P-3, T-1 Fixed Conveyor Belt 20,000 BPH Y R-1 T-2 Gravity Spout > Trucks > Portable Belt 10,000 BPH Y R-2 P-1, P-2, P-3, T-1 Fixed Conveyor Belt 20,000 BPH Y R-2 T-2 Gravity Spout > Trucks > Portable Belt 10,000 BPH Y S-1 P-1, P-2, P-3, T-1 Fixed Conveyor Belt 20,000 BPH Y S-2 T-2 Gravity Spout > Truck > Portable Belt 10,000 BPH Y 
FORM D – “Temporary” Storage 

(D-1) FACID: (D-2) Temporary Storage ID: 

FORM D Page 1 

 (Please copy this sheet and complete a separate sheet for each 

temporary storage at your facility) 

D-3 Please provide a diagram of each storage unit and indicate which pieces of equipment (e.g., 

walls, cover, floor, conveyance system, generator, housing for electrical, etc) remain in place 

year round and which are removed during specific times of the year. If this system is identical 

(or nearly identical) to another temporary system at the same facility, only one diagram is 

needed. Please include all applicable ID numbers on the diagram and explain any differences 

below. 

D-4 What are the materials of construction for this storage unit? 

(a) Walls: 

 (b) Cover/tarp: 

 (c) Floor: 

D-5 (a) Has the cover/tarp ever been replaced? (check one) Y N 

 (b) If yes, month(s)/year(s) cover/tarp was used before being replaced: 

ARCHNEWB T-1 LEMAR 

T-2 NORTH PAD

T-1 = 305' DIAMETER ROUND STORAGE UNIT / THE WALLS, FLOOR AND TOP CONVEYANCE SYSTEM 

IS PERMANENT AND IN PLACE YEAR ROUND / THE COVER IS REPLACED EVERY YEAR / THE 

CONVEYANCE SYSTEM TO RECLAIM THE STORAGE UNIT IS A TRACOTR AND AUGER SYSTEM THAT 

IS USED 4 WEEKS OUT OF THE YEAR. 

T-2 = 110' x 735' RECTANGLE PILE / THE WALLS & FLOOR ARE PERMANENT AND IN PLACE YEAR 

ROUND / THE COVER IS REPLACED EVERY YEAR / THE CONVEYANCE SYSTEM TO FILL THE 

STORAGE UNIT IS A PROTABLE CONVEYOR USING TRUCKS TO FILL / THE CONVEYANCE SYSTEM 

TO RECLAIM THE STORAGE UNIT IS A TRACOTR AND AUGER SYSTEM THAT IS USED 4 WEEKS OUT 

OF THE YEAR.

T-1 = CORRUGATED METEL 

T-2 = CONCRETE 

T-1 = WOVEN POLYETHYLENE MATERIAL 

T-2 = WOVEN POLYETHYLENE MATERIAL

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T-1 = ASPHALT 

T-2 = ASPHALT

T-1 = REPLACED ANNUALLY 

T-2 = REPLACED ANNUALLY
FORM D – “Temporary” Storage 

(D-1) FACID: (D-2) Temporary Storage ID: 

FORM D Page 2 

D-6 Describe the routine maintenance (including repair and replacement) that is conducted on the 

temporary storage units, including frequency of these activities. If you typically replace a 

component of a unit (e.g., replacement of a tarp/cover in sections, as opposed to entire 

replacement), indicate frequency and typical percent of the entire unit that is replaced. 

Walls: 

 Floors: 

Cover/Tarp: 

Aeration: 

Other equipment associated with storage (e.g., conveying equipment) 

D-7 Describe methods used to reduce particulate emissions during receiving and shipping, 

aeration (or other similar processes), and general storage. Indicate frequencies of any actions. 

(Please complete Form I for any add-on pollution control device).

ARCHNEWB T-1 LEMAR 

T-2 NORTH PAD

T-1 = NONE 

T-2 = NONE

T-1 = NONE 

T-2 = NONE

T-1 = REPLACED ANNUALLY 

T-2 = REPLACED ANNUALLY

T-1 = NONE 

T-2 = REPLACED AS NEEDED DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR - USUALLY EVERY 3 TO 5 YEARS

NORMAL GREASING OF BEARINGS 

T-1 = THE ENTIRE TEMPORARY STORAGE IS 100% COMPLETELY TARPED DURING THE FILLING PROCESS. 

NOR DO ANY OF THE AERATION FANS RUN DURING THE FILLING PROCESS. DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THIS 

TEMPORARY STORAGE, THE ENTIRE TARP IS REMOVED DURING SHIPPING AS THE AERATION FANS WILL 

NOT KEEP THE TARPS IN PLACE DURING SHIPPING. 

T-2 = NONE
FORM E – “Emergency” Storage 

(E-1) FACID: (E-2) Emergency Storage ID: 

FORM E Page 1

E- 3 Explain any approaches taken to minimize particulate emissions from the emergency storage 

pile. Indicate frequencies of any actions. 

ARCHNEWB
FORM F – Grain Dryers 

(F-1) FACID: 

 

FORM F Page 1 

F- Please complete the following table for grain dryers used at your facility. Use the Dryer, 

Storage, Shipping, and Receiving ID’s provided in B-3. An example is provided. 

How much fuel was used 

Grain Dryer ID 

Storage/Receiving/Ship

ping units associated 

with Dryer Fuel Used1

2005 2006 2007 

D-1 P-1, P-2, R-1, S-1 FO2 10,000 10,000 8,000 

D-2 T-1 FO2 1,000 1,000 1,000 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 Select fuel from list below. If other, please specify. 

FO2 - #2 Fuel Oil (gallons) 

FO6 - #6 Fuel Oil (gallons) 

NG – Natural Gas (MM cubic feet) 

Bio – Biofuel (gallons) 

O – Other, please specify type of fuel and unit of measure 

F- For each column dryer at your facility that does not include a perforated column plate in its 

design, please: (1) describe the design of that dryer, including whether it uses woven wire 

screening; (2) indicate the grain(s) for which the dryer is used; and (3) provide the year of 

original installation. 

ARCHNEWB D-1 & D-2 P-1, P-2, P-3, T-1, T-2 NG 0 10,960 THERMS 48,220 THERMS

D-1 & D-2 = HAVE PERFORATED COLUMNS 

D-1 & D-2 = DRY CORN 

D-1 & D-2 = BUILT IN 2006 
FORM G –Permitted Sources 

(G-1) FACID: 

FORM G Page 1 

G-2 Please indicate the total number of each component listed below that you have at this facility 

and the number for which your operating permit specifies an applicable control requirement. 

Component Total Number at Site 

Number for which your permit 

specifies a control requirement? 

Truck receiving station 

Truck shipping station 

Barge and ship receiving station 

Barge and ship shipping station 

Railcar receiving station 

Railcar shipping station 

Grain dryer 

 

 

G-3 Is any grain handling equipment subjected to a control requirement in your permit? 

 (check one) Y N 

As defined in NSPS, Subpart DD, grain handling operations include, as an assemblage of equipment, bucket elevators or 

legs (excluding legs used to unload barges or ships), scale hoppers and surge bins (garners), turn heads, scalpers, 

cleaners, trippers, and the headhouse and other such structures. 

For purposes of Form G, the term “control requirement” refers only to particulate matter (PM) 

emission limits specified for the particular “component” in question and expressed in terms of 

emissions per unit of time or production (e.g., lb of PM/hr; grains/dscf), opacity (e.g., 20%), or a 

design or work practice (e.g., use of enclosure), and not to restrictions on operational parameters 

such as hours, feedstock or throughput. 

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FORM H – Work Practices 

(H-1) FACID: 

FORM H Page 1 

H-2 Describe the design or work practices you follow to reduce emissions (e.g, choke flow, louvered grates, 

mineral oil, etc.). Please describe the frequency the activity is used (e.g, during each loading operation, 

all the time, etc) and the estimated time spent on the activity per usage (e.g, 20 minutes per loading 

event). For “barge and ship receiving station,” please provide copies of any equivalency determinations 

under 40 CFR 60.302(d) and any permit conditions resulting from such determinations. 

Truck receiving station 

Truck shipping station 

Barge and ship receiving station 

Barge and ship shipping station 

Railcar receiving station 

Railcar shipping station 

Grain dryer 

Grain handling operationsa 

a

As defined in NSPS, Subpart DD, grain handling operations include, as an assemblage of equipment, bucket elevators or 

legs (excluding legs used to unload barges or ships), scale hoppers and surge bins (garners), turn heads, scalpers, 

cleaners, trippers, and the headhouse and other such structures. 

ARCHNEWB

CONTROLLED BY IT OWN SEPERATE BAGHOUSE. BOTH UNLOAD PITS ALSO HAVE LOUVERED GRATES ALL SPOUTS ARE EQUIPPED WITH SOCKS/SLEEVES THAT EXTEND DOWN INTO THE TRUCK N/A N/A ALL RAIL UNLOADING IS PERFORMED WITH A CHOKE FLOW CONTROLLED BY IT OWN SEPERATE BAGHOUSE THE PERFORATED EXTERNAL SHEETING ARE .063 AND .078 INCHES WIDE. INSPECTED DAILY FOR ANY 

LEAKS.

ALL GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT IS INSPECTED AT LEAST WEEKLY PER OUR OPERATING PERMIT
FORM I – Add-on Pollution Control Device 

(I-1) FACID: FORM I If data are not available or unknown, please enter ND I-2 Please complete the following table for any air pollution control devices at your facility. Please provide I

diagram. For each unit, please provide the most recent performance data you have. An example is pro

Air Pollution Control 

Device ID 

Type of Control [e.g., fabric 

filter/baghouse; cyclone; 

other (specify)] 

Points controlled 

by this control 

(Use ID’s from 

Forms B, C, and 

D) 

Type of Data Available [e.g., 

performance test, manufacturer’s 

specs or guarantee, engineering 

calculations, other (specify)] 

Desig

Efficien

APCD-1 example Cyclone R-1, R-2 Manufacturer’s specifications 40% APCD-2 example Fabric Filter S-1 Manufacturer’s specifications 90% Make additional copies, as necessary 

ARCHNEWB APCD - 1 FABRIC FILTER R-1 MANUFACTURER'S SPECS 990% 

APCD - 2 FABRIC FILTER R-1, R-2, P-1, S-1 MANUFACTURER'S SPECS 99% APCD - 3 FABRIC FILTER S-1 MANUFACTURER'S SPECS 99% 
FORM I – Add-on Pollution Control Device 

(I-1) FACID: 

FORM I  Page 2 

I-3. Provide a copy of the most recent performance test for each air pollution control device 

 If no performance tests are available, complete questions I-4 through I-7. 

I-4. Please complete for each control device listed in I-2. 

Inlet Flow Pressure Drop Inlet Temperature 

APCD ID Max Units Min Max Units Min Max o

C/oF 

 

I-5 For each cyclone, please complete the following table 

APCD ID Particle Density Units 

 

ARCHNEWB APCD - 1 ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND APCD - 2 ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND APCD -3 ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND
FORM I – Add-on Pollution Control Device 

(I-1) FACID: 

FORM I  Page 3 

I-6. For each fabric filter/baghouse, please provide the following information. 

 

APCD ID Number of bags Total Surface Area Units 

 

I-7 For each control not listed in I-5 and I-6, please describe the technology and the parameters that 

are relevant for operation of the control 

ARCHNEWB APCD - 1 120 ND 1

APCD - 2 448 ND 1

APCD - 3 ND ND 1
ENCLOSURE 2 

EPA's Information Gathering Authority 

Under Section 114 of the Clean Air Act 

 Under Section 114 of the Act (42 U.S.C. 7414), Congress has given the U.S. Environmental Protection 

Agency broad authority to secure information needed for the purpose of (i) developing or assisting in the 

development of any implementation plan under Section 110 or 111(d), any standard of performance under 

Section 111, or any emission standard under Section 112; (ii) determining whether any person is in violation of 

any such standard of any requirement of such a plan; or (iii) carrying out any provision of this Act. Among 

other things, Section 114 authorizes EPA to make inspections, conduct tests, examine records, and require 

owners or operators of emission sources to submit information reasonably required for the purpose of 

developing such standards. In addition, the EPA Office of General Counsel has interpreted Section 114 to 

include authority to photograph or require submission of photographs of pertinent equipment, emissions, or 

both. 

 Under Section 114, EPA is empowered to obtain information described by that section even if you 

consider it to be confidential. You may, however, request that EPA treat such information as confidential. 

Information obtained under Section 114 and covered by such a request will ordinarily be released to the public 

only if EPA determines that the information is not entitled to confidential treatment.1

 Procedures to be used for 

making confidentiality determinations, substantive criteria to be used in such determinations, and special rules 

governing information obtained under Section 114 are set forth in 40 CFR Part 2 published in the Federal 

Register on September 1, 1976 (40 FR 36902). 

 Pursuant to § 2.204(a) of EPA's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulation, in the event a request is 

received, or it is determined that a request is likely to be received, or EPA desires to determine whether 

business information in its possession is entitled to confidential treatment even though no request for release 

of the information has been received, please be advised that EPA will seek, at that time, the following 

information to support your claim as required by § 2.204(e)(4) of EPA's FOIA regulations: 

1. Measures taken by your company to guard against undesired disclosure of the information to others; 

2. The extent to which the information has been disclosed to others, and the precautions taken in 

connection therewith; 

3. Pertinent confidentiality determinations, if any, by EPA or other Federal agencies, and a copy of any 

such determinations, or reference to it, if available; and 

4. Whether your company asserts that disclosure of the information would be likely to result in substantial 

harmful effects on the business' competitive position, and if so, what those harmful effects would be, 

why they should be viewed as substantial, and an explanation of the causal relationship between 

disclosure and such harmful effects. 

 

 1Section 114 requires public availability of all emission data and authorizes disclosure of confidential information in 

certain circumstances. See 40 FR 36902 - 36912 (September 1, 1976). 
1021NORTH GRAND AVENUE EAST, P.O.Box 19506,SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62794-9506- (217)782-2113

DOUGLAS P. SCOTT, DIRECTOR

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ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

217/782-2113

LIFETIME OPERATING PERMIT - NSPS SOURCE - REVISED

PERMITTEE

ADM Grain Company

Attn: Miranda Gerard

Environmental Specialist

4666 Faries Parkway

Decatur, Illinois 6 2525

Application No,: 73070147

Applicant's ,Designation: NEW BIN

Subj ect: Gra'in Elevator

Date Issued: March 24, 2009

Location: 5848 Old Route 54, New Berlin,

I.D. No.: 167808AAB

Date Received: January 2, 2009

Expiration Date: See Condition 1.

Sangamon County

This permit is hereby granted to the above-designated Permittee to OPERATE

emission unit(s) and/or air pollution control equipment consisting of the

following grain handling operations structures/equipment:

Two (2) Truck Receiving Pits controlled by a Baghouse

One (1) Rail Receiving Pit with Truck Loadout

One (1) Rail Receiving Pit controlled by a Baghouse

Two (2) Column Dryers

Grain Cleaning

Internal Transfer Enclosed

Grain Storage Bins with Side Draw Spouts

One (1) Rail, Loadout Spout with Truck Receiving Pit

One (1) Rail Loadout Spout controlled by a baghouse

1,771,000 Bushel Grain Storage Pile System

pursuant to the above~referenced application. This permit is subject to

standard conditions attached hereto and the following special condition(s}:

lao This" operating permit is effective only if the Permittee has complied

with all standard conditions of the construction permit.

b. Operation of the emission units included "in this permit shall not begin

until all associated air pollution control equipment" has been

constructed and is operational.

c. Thi"s perrnit shall expire 180 days af.ter the"Illinois EPA"~sends a

written request for the renewal of this permit.

d. This permit sha'l,l'- ,terminate if" it is withdrawn or is superseded by a

"revised permit.

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2a. This source is a grain terminal elevator as defined in the New Source

Performance Standard (NSPS) for Grain Elevators, 40 CFR 60 Subparts A

and DD. Affected facilities under this NSPS (e.g. each truck unloading

station, truck loading station, barge and ship unloading station, barge

and ship loading station, railcar loading station, railcar unloading

station; grain dryer, and all "grain handling operations, constructed,

modified or reconstructed after August 3, 1978) are subject to the

requirements of 40 CFR 60 Subparts A and DD. Please be advised that the

USEPA has not yet determined whether the l,771,OOO-bushel grain storage

pile system is to be considered an affected facility as defined at 40

CFR 60.300 and the associated grain storage capacity designated as

permanent storage capacity as defined at 40 CFR 60.301(d). Therefore,

it is not known at this time if the subject grain storage pile system

is subject"to the requirements of 40 CFR Part 60 Subparts A and DD.

Should it be determined that the subject grain storage pile system is

an affected facility subject to the requirements of 40 CFR Part 60

Subparts A and DD, the Permittee shall submit the appropriate permit

application(s) and request for permit modification to the Illinois EPA

within 90 days of learning of such a determination in order to

implement any needed revisions/additions to.the source necessary to

achieve compliance with 40 CFR Part 60 Subparts A and DD. The Illinois

EPA it administrating NSPS in Illinois on behalf of the United States

EPA under a delegation agreement.

b. Pursuant to 40 CFR 60.302(c), on and after the 60th day of achieving

the maximum production rate at which the affected facility will be

operated, but no later than 180 days after initial startup, no owner or

operator subject to the provisions of 40 CPR Part 60 Subpart DD shall

cause to be discharged into the atmosphere any fugitive emission from:

i. Any grain handling operation, which exhibits greater than a

percent opacity [40 CFR 60.302 (c) (2)] .

c. Pursuant to 40 CFR 60.11(d), at all times, the Permittee shall, to the

extent practicable, maintain and operate the grain terminal elevator,

in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practice for

minimizing emissions, pursuant to the New Source Performance Standard.

3. The Permittee shall obtain 'appropriate construction permits for any future

construction of emission units or air pollution control equipment and also

request revision of this permit unless such emission unit or equipment is

exempted from permitting requirements pursuant -to 35 Ill. Adm. Code

201.146.

4a. No person shall cause or allow the emission of fugitive particulate

matter from any process, including any material handling or storage

activity that is visible by an observer looking generally toward the

zenith (that is, looking at the sky directly overhead) from a point

beyond the property line of the emission source, pursuant to 35 Ill.

Adm. Code 212.301 except as provided in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 212.314.

b. The Permittee shall implement

maintain a housekeeping check

35 Ill. Adm. Code .212.461(b).

required housekeeping practices and

list for the grain elevator, pursuant

This checklist shall contain the

to
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applicable housekeeping practices described in the attached ~Minimum

Recommendations for Housekeeping Practices for Grain Handling

Facilities."

c. The Permittee shall operate the facility in such a.way that the opacity

does not exceed the limits specified in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 212.123.

5. The Permittee shall comply with the requirements of 35 Ill. Adm. Code

212.462.

6a. i. Grain receiving in all dump pits shall be conducted in accordance

with good operating practices to minimize particulate matter

emissions.

ii. Each dump pit shall be inspected for proper operation while

receiving is occurring, at least once each week (Monday through

Sunday) when grain. is received.

b. i. Grain drying with a column dryer shall be conducted in a dryer

with enclosed grain inlet and outlet and perforations in the

external sheeting not exceeding 0.094 inch, pursuant to 35 Ill.

Adm. Code 212.463(a).

ii. Each such dryer shall be inspected for any leaks in enclosures

and proper condition df the external sheeting, on at least an

annual basis prior to the harvest season.

c. i. Grain transfer within the elevator (internal transfer), and any

cleaning shall be conducted without visible emissions to the

atmosphere.

ii. The grain elevator shall be inspected for presence of visible

emissions from internal transfer and cleaning, while such

activity is occurring, at least once each week when such activity

is performe~:L

d. i. Grain load-out shall be conducted with socks, sleeves or

equivalent ..devices, extending to within at least 6 inches below

the sides of the receiving vehicle except for topping off. Choke

load-out may be performed aS,an equivalent method.

ii. Grain load-out socks, sleeves or equivalent devices shall be

inspected for proper operation while load-out is occurring, at

least once each week when grain load-out is performed.

7. Emissions and operation of the source shall not exceed the following

limits:
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Emissions

(Tons/Year)

Emission Source PM PM"

Receiving:

Straight Truck

Railcar

Drying: ,

Colwnn

Shipping:

Truck Loadout

Rail Loadout

Cleaning

Internal Transfer

Storage Bin Vents

Annual

Throughput

(Bushel* /Year)

35,000,000**

1,000,000**

9,000,000

i,ooo,oOO***

35,000,000***

12,000,000

111,600,000

36,000,000

Emissions Factors

(Lbs/Ton)

PM PM10

0.180 0.0590

0.032 0.0078

0.220 0.0550

0.086 0.0290

0.027 0.0022

0.075 0.0190

0.061 0.0340

0.025 0.0063

Totals:

1. 76

0.02

27.72

0.60

13.23

12.60

0.95

12.60

69.48

0.58

0.'01

6.93

0.20

1.08

3.19

0.53

3.18

15.70

* One bushel equals 56 pounds

** The total amount of grain received and unloaded into the dump pit

areas shall not exceed 36,000,000 bushels/year overall .. While

the above table shows a 35,000,000 bushels/year maximum from

straight trucks and 1,000,000 bushels/year maximum from railcars,

only straight trucks are limited to 35,000,000 bushels/year due

to their higher emission rate. The amount received via railcar

may include the entire 36,000,000 bushels, reduced by the amount

actually received via straight trucks in a given year.

*** The total amount of grain loadout shall not exceed 36,000,000

bushels/year overall. While the above table shows a 1,000,000

bushels/year maximum from truck loadout and 35,000,000

bushels/year maximum from rail loadout, only trucks loadout is

limited to 1,000,000 bushels/year due to their higher emission

rate. The amount loadout via rail may include the entire

36,000,000 bushels, reduced by the'amount actually loadout via

truck loadout in a given year.

These limits are "based on" AP-"4'2 emission factors -based on 98%

control efficiency for dump pits controlled by.baghouse, 99%

control efficiency for enclosed internal transfer via conveyors

and receiving legs, 50% control efficiency for truck loadout with

socks, and "information in the permit application. Compliance

with annual limits shall be determined from a running total of 12

months of data. '

8a. The amount of grain handling shall not exceed the following limits:

i. The amount -of grain received shall not exceed 36,000,000

bushels/year.

ii. The amount of grain transferred shall not exceed 111,600,000

,bushels/year.
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iii. The total amount of grain shipped by truck and rail shall not

exceed 36,000,000 bushels/year.

iv. The amount of grain dried shall not exceed 9,000,000 bushels per

year.

V. The amount of grain cleaned shall not exceed 12,OOO,OOO-bushels

per year.

b. Compliance with annual limits shall be determined on a monthly basis

from a running total of monthly data, that is, the current month plus

the preceding 11 months.

c. Natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas or propane shall be the only fuels

fired in the grain dryer(S) .

9a. The Permittee shall, in accordance with the manufacturer(s) and/or

vendor(s} recommendations, perform periodic inspections and maintenance

on the equipment .covered under this permit such that the equipment are

kept in proper working condition and not cause a violation of the

Environmental Protection Act or regulations promulgate~ therein.

b. Pollution control devices shall be in operation at all times when the

associated emission unites) is in operation and emitting air

.contaminants.

lOa. The Permittee shall maintain records of the following items for the

grain elevator':

i. Records of housekeeping check lists completed by the elevator

manager.

ii. Records for the inspections required by Condition.4(b), 6 and 9,

with date, time and observations if such information is not

incorporated in the housekeeping.checklist.

iii. Records addressing use of good operating practices for the

.emission sources and pollution control equipment:

A. Records for periodic inspection of the emission sources and

pollution control equipment with date, individua14

performing the inspection, and nature of inspection; and

B. Records for prompt repair of defects, with -identification

and description of defect, effect on emissions, date

identified, date repaired,. and nature of repair.

b. The Permittee shall maintain monthly records of the following items for

the source:

i. Total grain received, bushels/month and bushels/year (running

total of 12 months data) .
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i. Total grain received, bushels/month and bushels/year (running

total of 12 months data).

ii. Grain dried, bushels/month and bushels/year (running total of 12

months data) .

iii. Grain cleaned, bushels/month and bushels/year (running total of

12 months data).

iv. Grain shipped, bushels/month and bushels/year (running total of

12 months data).

v. PM emissions (tons/month, tons/year) with supporting

calculations.

c. The Permittee shall maintain records for any deviation or exceedance

from the requirements of this permit, as determined by the above

records or by other means, with date, time, duration, description,

corrective action, and measures to prevent future reoccurrences.

11. The Permittee shall maintain records of any repairs or maintenance to

the grain elevator as related to emissions of particulate matter

including, as applicable, repairs to the dryer enclosures or sheeting

or associated cyclone or filter, repair to enclosures on internal

transfer, and replacement of load-out sleeves, socks or equivalent

devices with date and description of activity.

12. All records and logs required by this permit shall be retained at a

readily~accessible location at the source for at least' three years from

the date of entry and shall be made available for inspection and

copying by the Illinois EPA upon request. Any records retained in an

electronic format (e.g., computer) shall be capable of being retrieved

and printed on paper during normal source office hours so as to be able

to respond to an Illinois EPA 'request for records during the course of

a source inspection.

13. If there is-an'exceedance of or deviation from the requirements of this

permit as determined by the records required by this permit, the

Permittee shall submit a report to the Illinois EPA's Compliance

Section in Springfield, Illinois within 30 days ,after the ~

exceedancejdeviation. The report shall include the e~issionsreleased.

in accordance with the recordkeeping requirements, a copy of the

relevant records, and a description of the exceedance or deviation and

efforts to reduce emissions and future occurrences.

14. Two (2) copies of required reports and notifications shall be sent to:

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

Division of Air Pollution Control

Compliance Section (#40)

P.O. Box 19276

Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276
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and one (1) copy shall be sent to"the.Illinois .EPA's regional office at

.the. following address"uriless otherwise indlcat'ed:

Illinois Environmental. Protection Agency

Division of Air Pollution Control

5415 North University

Peoria, Illinois .61614

15. Persons with lifetime operating permits must obtain a revised permit

for any of the following changes .at the source:

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a. An increase in emissions above the amount the emission unit or

.,]}'~1" :l:he'source is perm.itted t.o emi:ti

b. A modification;

c. A change in operations that will result in the source's

noncompliance'with conditions in the existing permit; or

d. A change in ownership, company name, or address, so that the

application o~ existing permit is no longer accurate.

16. Thi~ permit has ..been revised to i~cl~de operation _of the equipme.nt

described in Construction Permit No. 09010001~ Please be .advised,

.howeveL, that the authorization to operate the equipment described in

Corts"truction Permit No. 09010001.,p~rsuan't .to this ~operating"permit

~shall termina~e if the testing. descrIbed in Construc~iori Permit No ..

09010001 is not performed as required or if satisfactory testing

results demonstrating compliance with the applicable. standards and

permit conditions are not achieved and submitted ~o the- Il~inois EPA as

required .

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This perinit'has been revised to also remove the bulk handling capability that

this facility was permitted for as requested by the Permittee,

If you have any

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questions on this permit, please contact German Barria at

Edwin G.- .Bakowski,. P. E..

Manager, Permit :Section

Division of A:Lr. Polltltion'Control

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ENVIRON~g~AL PROTECTION AGENCY

DIVISION O~ AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

P.O. BOX 19506

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62794~9S06

STANDARDCONDITIONS

FOR ,

LIFETIMEOPERATINGPERMITS

J~11y1,.1999

Thi, Illinois Environmental Protection Act [415 ILCS 5/39 (formerly - Illinois -Revised

Statutes, Chapter 111-1/2, Section 1039) I _grants the Illinois Environmental Protection

Agency authority to impose conditions on permits which it issues .

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1_. The issuance of this Permit does not- release the Permitt~e from compliance -with

state and--federal regulations which- "are part of the Illinois _State Irnplementatiorr

plan, as well as with other applicable statues -and regulations of the United States

or the State of Illinois or with applicable local laws,-_ordinances and regulatioris:

2. The IllirioisEPA has issued this Permit based upon the information -submitted by the

Pe-rmittee irithe permit- application. Any misinformation, false-statement or

misrepresentation -in the application shall be ground-for revocation under 35- Ill.

Adm.Code 201.166.

3. a. The _Permittee shall not authorize, cause, direct or allow any modification,

as defined_ -in 35 Ill. Adm. Code -201.102, -of - equipment, - operations -or

practices which are- reflected in the permit application as submitted, _until

the appropriate permit is obtained _fromthe Illinois EPA.

b. The Permittee shall obtain a new.or revised permit under Section 39.5 of the

Act, if the source no longer meets the applicability- criteria of 35-Ill.: Adm.

Code 201169 because of changes in emissions units or control equipment.

c. The Permittee shall obtain a revised permit prior to any ~f the -following

changes- at the source:

i. An" ,increase in emissions above' the amount the emission unit .or the

source 'is permitted to emit; or

ii. A modification; or

iii. A change in operations that will result in the source's noncompliance

with a condition in the existing permit; or

iv. A -change in

application o!,

ownership, company name, or address;.

existing permit is no'longer accurate."" .

so that

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a. -This P~i:;mrE"6~lyc~~eisemlS"s io,1ilrii lOs-and coritrolequipmenlO.whilephys ically ..

present _at the indicated source location. Unless the- Permit specifically

provides -for equipment relocation, this Permit is void for n -item -of

equipment on the day it is removed from the -permitted location, -or if all

equipment is removed.

b. The Permittee shall notify the Illinois EPA in writing to withdraw the Permit

if all operations the source have been permanently discontinued.

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5. The Permittee shall allow any duly auth~rized agent of the Illinois EPA, upon' the

pre"sentation of credentials" at reasonable times: .

a. To enter th'e ,Permittee's

emission or noise units are

'pursuant to this. Permit;

property where actual or potential

located or where any.activity is to be

effluent,

conducted,

b. To .have access to and to copy any records required to be kept under the terms

and 'conditions of this Permit;

C.' To inspect, including during any 'hours. of operatIon of equipment constructed

or operated under this Permit,. such equipment and any equipment required to

be kept, used, operated, .calibrated .and .maintained under .this Permit;

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d. 'To obtain an~ remove samples of any discharge or emission of'pollutants; and~

To enter. and utilize any photographic, recording, testing, monitoring

other .equipment for the ',purpose of, preserving,. testing, monitoring

. recoJ;ding any activity, discharge. or emission authorized by this ..Permit ..

6. The iSsuance of this Permit:

liability for damage to person or

the construction/: maintenance, or

a. Shall not be considered as' in any manne'r affecting the title of the premises

upon which the permitted source is located;

Does not release'the Permittee f~om any

property caused by or resulting from

operation 'of .the ~source;'

b.

c. Does not take into consideration or attest to the structural stability of any

unit or part of .the projeet;'and

d. In no manner implies '"r sugge~ts that the Illinois EPA.(or its officers,

agents; 'or employees) assumes any liability, directly or indirectly, ..for any

loss due to .damage,' installation, maintenance,. or operation of' the "'proposed

equipmerit or source. .

7. The Permittee shall maintain all ,equipment covered under this Permit in such. a manner

that 'the "performance of' such equipment shall not cause a.violation ,of. the

Environmental Protection Act or,regulations promulgated thereuner.

8. The Permittee' shall maintain 'a tl1;aintenance record on the .pre~ises ...fqr :each_'"i~em.of, .'__"~

ahp61l\ition'\controi "',,'qifii\ment...' Thls_ records shall be' made availabie" to 'any' 'a'gent:

of the .Illinois EPA.at any time during normal working hours and/or operating hours.

As a minimum,. this record shall show the. dates of. performance . and nature of

preventative maintenance activities .

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9. No pers~n shall' cause or allOW'startup of any emission unit or continued operation

during mal'function. ,or breakdown of any emission. unit, or related air pollution

..confro:r~equl pmeii"t--. if ,-sudi'--stirt lip.' -.or'-con t'Inued-o.pera-tion-'w'ouf,f :~'a:use--'a-'~iolat-i"on .-~ f

an applicable emission standard o~ permit limitation if such. operation .,is -not

allowed .as a special 'condition,ofthis Permit; as required by .35 Ill. Adm. Code

201,149. .

10.' The Permittee' shall submit an' Annual Emission Report as required by 35 Ill. Adm.

Code -201.302."and35 III : Adm.'Code Part 254..

11. .The Permittee shall pay:the' annual site fee for 'the source in accordance with

Section.9.S of the Act.

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Emissions Measurement Group 

Office of Compliance and Ethics 

Integrity: Nurturing the Potential Withinsm 

Archer Daniels Midland Company 2205 N. Brush College Road Decatur, IL T 217.451.8182 F 217.451.4044

November 24, 2006 

Ms. Julie Armitage 

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 

Division of Air Pollution Control 

Compliance Section (#40) 

P.O. Box 19276 

Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276 

Re: Archer Daniels Midland Grain Co. 

 Grain Elevator 

 5848 Old Rte 54 

 New Berlin, IL 62670 

 Facility ID: 167808AAB 

 Application #: 06010054 

Dear Ms. Armitage: 

On October 18, 2006, Beth York, of ADM, performed the required Visual Determination 

of the Opacity of Emissions for the grain transfer equipment constructed under the above 

referenced construction permit. Tests were conducted in accordance with USEPA 

Method 9. 

Three one-hour tests were conducted on the Enclosed Fill Conveyor leg. The range of 

opacity readings for the test location was zero percent. Test runs are enclosed, along with 

process unit operational data. 

If you have any questions about the test method used or the results obtained, or require 

further information, please contact me at (217) 451-3522. Thank you for your attention 

to this matter. 

Sincerely, 

Paul C. Maisel 

Emissions Measurement Technician 

Office of Compliance and Ethics 

CC: Kevin Mattison, IEPA / Des Plaines 

 Steven Youngblut IEPA/ Springfield 
ADM Grain - New Berlin, IL

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