Michigan Department of Environmental Quality 

Air Quality Division

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 17, 2007 

ISSUED TO 

Lacks Enterprises Inc. 

State Registration Number (SRN): N0895 

LOCATED AT 

4260 Airlane Road SE, Kentwood, Michigan 49512 

RENEWABLE OPERATING PERMIT 

Permit Number: MI-ROP-N0895-2007 

Expiration Date: July 17, 2012 

Administratively Complete ROP Renewal Application Due 

Between January 16, 2011 and January 17, 2012 

This Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) is issued in accordance with and subject to Section 5506(3) of 

Part 55, Air Pollution Control, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, 

as amended (Act 451). Pursuant to Michigan Air Pollution Control Rule 210(1), this ROP constitutes the 

permittee’s authority to operate the stationary source identified above in accordance with the general 

conditions, special conditions and attachments contained herein. Operation of the stationary source and 

all emission units listed in the permit are subject to all applicable future or amended rules and regulations 

pursuant to Act 451 and the federal Clean Air Act. 

SOURCE-WIDE PERMIT TO INSTALL 

Permit Number: MI-PTI-N0895-2007 

This Permit to Install (PTI) is issued in accordance with and subject to Section 5505(5) of Act 451. 

Pursuant to Michigan Air Pollution Control Rule 214a, the terms and conditions herein, identified by the 

underlying applicable requirement citation of Rule 201(1)(a), constitute a federally enforceable PTI. The 

PTl terms and conditions do not expire and remain in effect unless the criteria of Rule 201(6) are met.

Operation of all emission units identified in the PTI is subject to all applicable future or amended rules and 

regulations pursuant to Act 451 and the federal Clean Air Act. 

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality 

______________________________________ 

Heidi G. Hollenbach, Grand Rapids District Supervisor 
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Expiration Date: July 17, 2012 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

AUTHORITY AND ENFORCEABILITY......................................................................................................3

A. GENERAL CONDITIONS .....................................................................................................................4

Permit Enforceability ...................................................................................................................................4

General Provisions......................................................................................................................................4

Equipment & Design ...................................................................................................................................5

Emission Limits ...........................................................................................................................................5

Testing/Sampling ........................................................................................................................................5

Monitoring/Recordkeeping ..........................................................................................................................6

Certification & Reporting .............................................................................................................................6

Permit Shield...............................................................................................................................................7

Revisions ....................................................................................................................................................8

Reopenings.................................................................................................................................................8

Renewals ....................................................................................................................................................9

Stratospheric Ozone Protection ..................................................................................................................9

Risk Management Plan...............................................................................................................................9

Emission Trading ........................................................................................................................................9

Permit To Install (PTI) ...............................................................................................................................10

B. SOURCE-WIDE CONDITIONS...........................................................................................................11

C. EMISSION UNIT CONDITIONS..........................................................................................................12

EMISSION UNIT SUMMARY TABLE .......................................................................................................12

D. FLEXIBLE GROUP CONDITIONS .....................................................................................................14

FLEXIBLE GROUP SUMMARY TABLE ...................................................................................................14

FGN-1 .......................................................................................................................................................15

FGS-1 .......................................................................................................................................................19

FGNESHAPN............................................................................................................................................23

FGRULE 287(c) ........................................................................................................................................28

FGRULE290 .............................................................................................................................................30

FGCOLDCLEANERS................................................................................................................................33

E. NON-APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS...............................................................................................36

APPENDICES...........................................................................................................................................37

Appendix 1: Abbreviations and Acronyms ...............................................................................................37

Appendix 2. Schedule of Compliance ......................................................................................................38

Appendix 3. Monitoring Requirements.....................................................................................................38

Appendix 4. Recordkeeping.....................................................................................................................38

Appendix 5. Testing Procedures..............................................................................................................40

Appendix 6. Permits to Install ..................................................................................................................40

Appendix 7. Emission Calculations..........................................................................................................40

Appendix 8. Reporting .............................................................................................................................41

Appendix 9. Operation and Maintenance Plan/Malfunction Abatement Plan...........................................41
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AUTHORITY AND ENFORCEABILITY 

For the purpose of this permit, the permittee is defined as any person who owns or operates an 

emission unit at a stationary source for which this permit has been issued. The department is defined in 

Rule 104(d) as the Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) or his or her 

designee. 

The permittee shall comply with all specific details in the permit terms and conditions and the cited 

underlying applicable requirements. All terms and conditions in this ROP are both federally enforceable 

and state enforceable unless otherwise footnoted. Certain terms and conditions are applicable to most 

stationary sources for which an ROP has been issued. These general conditions are included in Part A 

of this ROP. Other terms and conditions may apply to a specific emission unit, several emission units 

which are represented as a flexible group, or the entire stationary source which is represented as a 

source-wide group. Special conditions are identified in Parts B, C, D and/or the appendices. 

In accordance with Rule 213(2)(a), all underlying applicable requirements will be identified for each ROP 

term or condition. All terms and conditions that are included in a PTI, are streamlined or subsumed, or is 

state only enforceable will be noted as such. 

In accordance with Section 5507 of Act 451, the permittee has included in the ROP application a 

compliance certification, a schedule of compliance, and a compliance plan. For applicable requirements 

with which the source is in compliance, the source will continue to comply with these requirements. For 

applicable requirements with which the source is not in compliance, the source will comply with the 

detailed schedule of compliance requirements that are incorporated as an appendix in this ROP. 

Furthermore, for any applicable requirements effective after the date of issuance of this ROP, the 

stationary source will meet the requirements on a timely basis, unless the underlying applicable 

requirement requires a more detailed schedule of compliance. 

Issuance of this permit does not obviate the necessity of obtaining such permits or approvals from other 

units of government as required by law. 
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A. GENERAL CONDITIONS 

Permit Enforceability 

• All conditions in this permit are both federally enforceable and state enforceable unless otherwise noted. 

(R 336.1213(5))

• Those conditions that are hereby incorporated in a state only enforceable Source-wide PTI pursuant to Rule 

201(2)(d) are designated by footnote one. (R 336.1213(5)(a), R 336.1214a(5))

• Those conditions that are hereby incorporated in federally enforceable Source- wide PTI No. MI-PTI-N0895-2007 

pursuant to Rule 201(2)(c) are designated by footnote two. (R 336.1213(5)(b), R 336.1214a(3))

General Provisions 

1. The permittee shall comply with all conditions of this ROP. Any ROP noncompliance constitutes a violation of 

Act 451, and is grounds for enforcement action, for ROP revocation or revision, or for denial of the renewal of 

the ROP. All terms and conditions of this ROP that are designated as federally enforceable are enforceable by 

the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and by citizens under the 

provisions of the federal Clean Air Act (CAA). Any terms and conditions based on applicable requirements 

which are designated as “state only” are not enforceable by the USEPA or citizens pursuant to the CAA. 

(R 336.1213(1)(a))

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

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

(R 336.1213(1)(b))

3. This ROP may be modified, revised, or revoked for cause. The filing of a request by the permittee for a permit 

modification, revision, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does 

not stay any ROP term or condition. This does not supersede or affect the ability of the permittee to make 

changes, at the permittee’s own risk, pursuant to Rule 215 and Rule 216. (R 336.1213(1)(c))

4. The permittee shall allow the department, or an authorized representative of the department, upon presentation 

of credentials and other documents as may be required by law and upon stating the authority for and purpose 

of the investigation, to perform any of the following activities (R 336.1213(1)(d)): 

a. Enter, at reasonable times, a stationary source or other premises where emissions-related activity is 

conducted or where records must be kept under the conditions of the ROP. 

b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of the 

ROP. 

c. Inspect, at reasonable times, any of the following: 

i. Any stationary source. 

ii. Any emission unit. 

iii. Any equipment, including monitoring and air pollution control equipment. 

iv. Any work practices or operations regulated or required under the ROP. 

d. As authorized by Section 5526 of Act 451, sample or monitor at reasonable times substances or 

parameters for the purpose of assuring compliance with the ROP or applicable requirements. 

5. The permittee shall furnish to the department, within a reasonable time, any information the department may 

request, in writing, to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revising, or revoking the ROP or to 

determine compliance with this ROP. Upon request, the permittee shall also furnish to the department copies 

of any records that are required to be kept as a term or condition of this ROP. For information which is claimed 

by the permittee to be confidential, consistent with the requirements of the 1976 PA 442, MCL §15.231 et seq., 
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and known as the Freedom of Information Act, the person may also be required to furnish the records directly 

to the USEPA together with a claim of confidentiality. (R 336.1213(1)(e))

6. A challenge by any person, the Administrator of the USEPA, or the department to a particular condition or a 

part of this ROP shall not set aside, delay, stay, or in any way affect the applicability or enforceability of any 

other condition or part of this ROP. (R 336.1213(1)(f))

7. The permittee shall pay fees consistent with the fee schedule and requirements pursuant to Section 5522 of 

Act 451. (R 336.1213(1)(g))

8. This ROP does not convey any property rights or any exclusive privilege. (R 336.1213(1)(h))

Equipment & Design 

9. Any collected air contaminants shall be removed as necessary to maintain the equipment at the required 

operating efficiency. The collection and disposal of air contaminants shall be performed in a manner so as to 

minimize the introduction of contaminants to the outer air. Transport of collected air contaminants in Priority I 

and II areas requires the use of material handling methods specified in Rule 370(2). (R 336.1370)

10. Any air cleaning device shall be installed, maintained, and operated in a satisfactory manner and in accordance 

with the Michigan Air Pollution Control rules and existing law. (R 336.1910)

Emission Limits 

11. Except as provided in Subrules 2, 3, and 4 of Rule 301, states in part; “a person shall not cause or permit to be 

discharged into the outer air from a process or process equipment a visible emission of a density greater than 

the most stringent of Rule 301(1)(a) or (b) unless otherwise specified in this ROP.” The grading of visible 

emissions shall be determined in accordance with Rule 303. (R 336.1301(1) in pertinent part): 

a. A 6-minute average of 20 percent opacity, except for one 6-minute average per hour of not more than 27 

percent opacity. 

b. A limit specified by an applicable federal new source performance standard. 

12. The permittee shall not cause or permit the emission of an air contaminant or water vapor in quantities that cause, 

alone or in reaction with other air contaminants, either of the following: 

a. Injurious effects to human health or safety, animal life, plant life of significant economic value, or property.1 

(R 336.1901(a)) 

b. Unreasonable interference with the comfortable enjoyment of life and property. 1 (R 336.1901(b)) 

Testing/Sampling 

13. The department may require the owner or operator of any source of an air contaminant to conduct acceptable 

performance tests, at the owner’s or operator’s expense, in accordance with Rule 1001 and Rule 1003, under 

any of the conditions listed in Rule 1001(1). (R 336.2001)

14. Any required performance testing shall be conducted in accordance with Rule 1001(2), Rule 1001(3) and 

Rule 1003. (R 336.2001(2), R 336.2001(3), R 336.2003(1))

15. Any required test results shall be submitted to the Air Quality Division (AQD) in the format prescribed by the 

applicable reference test method within 60 days following the last date of the test. (R 336.2001(4))
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Monitoring/Recordkeeping 

16. Records of any periodic emission or parametric monitoring required in this ROP shall include the following 

information specified in Rule 213(3)(b)(i), where appropriate (R 336.1213(3)(b)): 

a. The date, location, time, and method of sampling or measurements. 

b. The dates the analyses of the samples were performed. 

c. The company or entity that performed the analyses of the samples. 

d. The analytical techniques or methods used. 

e. The results of the analyses. 

f. The related process operating conditions or parameters that existed at the time of sampling or 

measurement. 

17. All required monitoring data, support information and all reports, including reports of all instances of deviation 

from permit requirements, shall be kept and furnished to the department upon request for a period of not less 

than 5 years from the date of the monitoring sample, measurement, report or application. Support information 

includes all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip-chart recordings, or other original data 

records, for continuous monitoring instrumentation and copies of all reports required by the ROP. 

(R 336.1213(1)(e), R 336.1213(3)(b)(ii))

Certification & Reporting 

18. Except for the alternate certification schedule provided in Rule 213(3)(c)(iii)(B), any document required to be 

submitted to the department as a term or condition of this ROP shall contain an original certification by a 

responsible official which states that, based on information and belief formed after reasonable inquiry, the 

statements and information in the document are true, accurate, and complete. (R 336.1213(3)(c))

19. A responsible official shall certify to the appropriate AQD District Office and to the USEPA that the stationary 

source is and has been in compliance with all terms and conditions contained in the ROP except for deviations 

that have been or are being reported to the appropriate AQD District Office pursuant to Rule 213(3)(c). This 

certification shall include all the information specified in Rule 213(4)(c)(i) through (v) and shall state that, based 

on information and belief formed after reasonable inquiry, the statements and information in the certification are 

true, accurate, and complete. The USEPA address is: USEPA, Air Compliance Data - Michigan, Air and 

Radiation Division, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. (R 336.1213(4)(c))

20. The certification of compliance shall be submitted annually for the term of this ROP as detailed in the special 

conditions, or more frequently if specified in an applicable requirement or in this ROP. (R 336.1213(4)(c))

21. The permittee shall promptly report any deviations from ROP requirements and certify the reports. The prompt 

reporting of deviations from ROP requirements is defined in Rule 213(3)(c)(ii) as follows, unless otherwise 

described in this ROP. (R 336.1213(3)(c))

a. For deviations that exceed the emissions allowed under the ROP, prompt reporting means reporting 

consistent with the requirements of Rule 912 as detailed in Condition 25. All reports submitted pursuant to 

this paragraph shall be promptly certified as specified in Rule 213(3)(c)(iii). 

b. For deviations which exceed the emissions allowed under the ROP and which are not reported pursuant to 

Rule 912 due to the duration of the deviation, prompt reporting means the reporting of all deviations in the 

semiannual reports required by Rule 213(3)(c)(i). The report shall describe reasons for each deviation and 

the actions taken to minimize or correct each deviation. 

c. For deviations that do not exceed the emissions allowed under the ROP, prompt reporting means the 

reporting of all deviations in the semiannual reports required by Rule 213(3)(c)(i). The report shall describe 

the reasons for each deviation and the actions taken to minimize or correct each deviation. 
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22. For reports required pursuant to Rule 213(3)(c)(ii), prompt certification of the reports is described in 

Rule 213(3)(c)(iii) as either of the following (R 336.1213(3)(c)): 

a. Submitting a certification by a responsible official with each report which states that, based on information 

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

and complete. 

b. Submitting, within 30 days following the end of a calendar month during which one or more prompt reports 

of deviations from the emissions allowed under the ROP were submitted to the department pursuant to 

Rule 213(3)(c)(ii), a certification by a responsible official which states that, “based on information and belief 

formed after reasonable inquiry, the statements and information contained in each of the reports submitted 

during the previous month were true, accurate, and complete”. The certification shall include a listing of the 

reports that are being certified. Any report submitted pursuant to Rule 213(3)(c)(ii) that will be certified on a 

monthly basis pursuant to this paragraph shall include a statement that certification of the report will be 

provided within 30 days following the end of the calendar month. 

23. Semiannually for the term of the ROP as detailed in the special conditions, or more frequently if specified, the 

permittee shall submit certified reports of any required monitoring to the appropriate AQD District Office. All 

instances of deviations from ROP requirements during the reporting period shall be clearly identified in the 

reports. (R 336.1213(3)(c)(i))

24. On an annual basis, the permittee shall report the actual emissions, or the information necessary to determine 

the actual emissions, of each regulated air pollutant as defined in Rule 212(6) for each emission unit utilizing 

the emissions inventory forms provided by the department. (R 336.1212(6))

25. The permittee shall provide notice of an abnormal condition, start-up, shutdown, or malfunction that results in 

emissions of a hazardous or toxic air pollutant which continue for more than one hour in excess of any applicable 

standard or limitation, or emissions of any air contaminant continuing for more than two hours in excess of an 

applicable standard or limitation, as required in Rule 912, to the appropriate AQD District Office. The notice shall 

be provided not later than two business days after the start-up, shutdown, or discovery of the abnormal conditions 

or malfunction. Notice shall be by any reasonable means, including electronic, telephonic, or oral communication. 

Written reports, if required under Rule 912, must be submitted to the appropriate AQD District Supervisor within 10 

days after the start-up or shutdown occurred, within 10 days after the abnormal conditions or malfunction has been 

corrected, or within 30 days of discovery of the abnormal conditions or malfunction, whichever is first. The written 

reports shall include all of the information required in Rule 912(5) and shall be certified by a responsible official in a 

manner consistent with the CAA. (R 336.1912)

Permit Shield 

26. Compliance with the conditions of the ROP shall be considered compliance with any applicable requirements 

as of the date of ROP issuance, if either of the following provisions is satisfied. (R 336.1213(6)(a)(i), 

R 336.1213(6)(a)(ii))

a. The applicable requirements are included and are specifically identified in the ROP. 

b. The permit includes a determination or concise summary of the determination by the department that other 

specifically identified requirements are not applicable to the stationary source. 

Any requirements identified in Part E of this ROP have been identified as non-applicable to this ROP and are 

included in the permit shield. 

27. Nothing in this ROP shall alter or affect any of the following: 

a. The provisions of Section 303 of the CAA, emergency orders, including the authority of the USEPA under 

Section 303 of the CAA. (R 336.1213(6)(b)(i))

b. The liability of the owner or operator of this source for any violation of applicable requirements prior to or at 

the time of this ROP issuance. (R 336.1213(6)(b)(ii))

c. The applicable requirements of the acid rain program, consistent with Section 408(a) of the CAA. 

(R 336.1213(6)(b)(iii)) 
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d. The ability of the USEPA to obtain information from a source pursuant to Section 114 of the CAA. 

(R 336.1213(6)(b)(iv))

28. The permit shield shall not apply to provisions incorporated into this ROP through procedures for any of the 

following: 

a. Operational flexibility changes made pursuant to Rule 215. (R 336.1215(5))

b. Administrative Amendments made pursuant to Rule 216(1)(a)(i)-(iv). (R 336.1216(1)(b)(iii))

c. Administrative Amendments made pursuant to Rule 216(1)(a)(v) until the amendment has been approved 

by the department. (R 336.1216(1)(c)(iii))

d. Minor Permit Modifications made pursuant to Rule 216(2). (R 336.1216(2)(f))

e. State-Only Modifications made pursuant to Rule 216(4) until the changes have been approved by the 

department. (R 336.1216(4)(e))

29. Expiration of this ROP results in the loss of the permit shield. If a timely and administratively complete 

application for renewal is submitted not more than 18 months, but not less than 6 months, before the expiration 

date of the ROP, but the department fails to take final action before the end of the ROP term, the existing ROP 

does not expire until the renewal is issued or denied, and the permit shield shall extend beyond the original 

ROP term until the department takes final action. (R 336.1217(1)(c), R 336.1217(1)(a))

Revisions 

30. For changes to any process or process equipment covered by this ROP that do not require a revision of the 

ROP pursuant to Rule 216, the permittee must comply with Rule 215. (R 336.1215, R 336.1216)

31. A change in ownership or operational control of a stationary source covered by this ROP shall be made pursuant to 

Rule 216(1). (R 336.1219(2))

32. For revisions to this ROP, an administratively complete application shall be considered timely if it is received by 

the department in accordance with the time frames specified in Rule 216. (R 336.1210(9))

33. Pursuant to Rule 216(1)(b)(iii), Rule 216(2)(d) and Rule 216(4)(d), after a change has been made, and until the 

department takes final action, the permittee shall comply with both the applicable requirements governing the 

change and the ROP terms and conditions proposed in the application for the modification. During this time 

period, the permittee may choose to not comply with the existing ROP terms and conditions that the application 

seeks to change. However, if the permittee fails to comply with the ROP terms and conditions proposed in the 

application during this time period, the terms and conditions in the ROP are enforceable. (R 336.1216(1)(c)(iii), 

R 336.1216(2)(d), R 336.1216(4)(d))

Reopenings 

34. A ROP shall be reopened by the department prior to the expiration date and revised by the department under 

any of the following circumstances: 

a. If additional requirements become applicable to this stationary source with three or more years remaining in 

the term of the ROP, but not if the effective date of the new applicable requirement is later than the ROP 

expiration date. (R 336.1217(2)(a)(i))

b. If additional requirements pursuant to Title IV of the CAA become applicable to this stationary source. 

(R 336.1217(2)(a)(ii))

c. If the department determines that the ROP contains a material mistake, information required by any 

applicable requirement was omitted, or inaccurate statements were made in establishing emission limits or 

the terms or conditions of the ROP. (R 336.1217(2)(a)(iii))

d. If the department determines that the ROP must be revised to ensure compliance with the applicable 

requirements. (R 336.1217(2)(a)(iv))
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Renewals 

35. For renewal of this ROP, an administratively complete application shall be considered timely if it is received by 

the department not more than 18 months, but not less than 6 months, before the expiration date of the ROP. 

(R 336.1210(7))

Stratospheric Ozone Protection 

36. If the permittee is subject to Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 82 and services, 

maintains, or repairs appliances except for motor vehicle air conditioners (MVAC), or disposes of appliances 

containing refrigerant, including MVAC and small appliances, or if the permittee is a refrigerant reclaimer, 

appliance owner or a manufacturer of appliances or recycling and recovery equipment, the permittee shall 

comply with all applicable standards for recycling and emissions reduction pursuant to 40 CFR, Part 82, 

Subpart F. 

37. If the permittee is subject to 40 CFR, Part 82, and performs a service on motor (fleet) vehicles when this 

service involves refrigerant in the MVAC, the permittee is subject to all the applicable requirements as specified 

in 40 CFR, Part 82, Subpart B, Servicing of Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners. The term “motor vehicle” as used 

in Subpart B does not include a vehicle in which final assembly of the vehicle has not been completed by the 

original equipment manufacturer. The term MVAC as used in Subpart B does not include the air-tight sealed 

refrigeration system used for refrigerated cargo or an air conditioning system on passenger buses using 

Hydrochlorofluorocarbon-22 refrigerant. 

Risk Management Plan 

38. If subject to Section 112(r) of the CAA and 40 CFR, Part 68, the permittee shall register and submit to the 

USEPA the required data related to the risk management plan for reducing the probability of accidental 

releases of any regulated substances listed pursuant to Section 112(r)(3) of the CAA as amended in 40 CFR, 

Part 68.130. The list of substances, threshold quantities, and accident prevention regulations promulgated 

under 40 CFR, Part 68, do not limit in any way the general duty provisions under Section 112(r)(1). 

39. If subject to Section 112(r) of the CAA and 40 CFR, Part 68, the permittee shall comply with the requirements 

of 40 CFR, Part 68, no later than the latest of the following dates as provided in 40 CFR, Part 68.10(a): 

a. June 21, 1999, 

b. Three years after the date on which a regulated substance is first listed under 40 CFR, Part 68.130, or 

c. The date on which a regulated substance is first present above a threshold quantity in a process. 

40. If subject to Section 112(r) of the CAA and 40 CFR, Part 68, the permittee shall submit any additional relevant 

information requested by any regulatory agency necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of 

40 CFR, Part 68. 

41. If subject to Section 112(r) of the CAA and 40 CFR, Part 68, the permittee shall annually certify compliance with 

all applicable requirements of Section 112(r) as detailed in Rule 213(4)(c)). (40 CFR, Part 68)

Emission Trading 

42. Emission averaging and emission reduction credit trading are allowed pursuant to any applicable interstate or 

regional emission trading program that has been approved by the Administrator of the USEPA as a part of 

Michigan’s State Implementation Plan. Such activities must comply with Rule 215 and Rule 216. 

(R 336.1213(12))
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Permit To Install (PTI) 

43. The process or process equipment included in this permit shall not be reconstructed, relocated, or modified 

unless a PTI authorizing such action is issued by the department, except to the extent such action is exempt 

from the PTI requirements by any applicable rule. 2 (R 336.1201(1)) 

44. The department may, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, revoke PTI terms or conditions if evidence 

indicates the process or process equipment is not performing in accordance with the terms and conditions of 

the PTI or is violating the department’s rules or the CAA. 2 (R 336.1201(8), Section 5510 of Act 451) 

45. The terms and conditions of a PTI shall apply to any person or legal entity that now or hereafter owns or 

operates the process or process equipment at the location authorized by the PTI. If a new owner or operator 

submits a written request to the department pursuant to Rule 219 and the department approves the request, 

this PTI will be amended to reflect the change of ownership or operational control. The request must include all 

of the information required by Subrules (1)(a), (b) and (c) of Rule 219. The written request shall be sent to the 

appropriate AQD District Supervisor, MDEQ. 2 (R 336.1219) 

46. If the installation, reconstruction, relocation, or modification of the equipment for which PTI terms and 

conditions have been approved has not commenced within 18 months, or has been interrupted for 18 months, 

the applicable terms and conditions from that PTI shall become void unless otherwise authorized by the 

department. Furthermore, the person to whom that PTI was issued, or the designated authorized agent, shall 

notify the department via the Supervisor, Permit Section, MDEQ, AQD, P. O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 

48909, if it is decided not to pursue the installation, reconstruction, relocation, or modification of the equipment 

allowed by the terms and conditions from that PTI. 2 (R 336.1201(4)) 

Footnotes: 

1

This condition is state only enforceable and was established pursuant to Rule 201(1)(b). 2

This condition is federally enforceable and was established pursuant to Rule 201(1)(a). 
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B. SOURCE-WIDE CONDITIONS 

Part B outlines the Source-Wide Terms and Conditions that apply to this stationary source. The permittee is 

subject to these special conditions for the stationary source in addition to the general conditions in Part A and any 

other terms and conditions contained in this ROP. 

The permittee shall comply with all specific details in the special conditions and the underlying applicable 

requirements cited. If a specific condition type does not apply to this source, NA (not applicable) has been used in 

the table. If there are no Source-Wide Conditions, this section will be left blank. 
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C. EMISSION UNIT CONDITIONS 

Part C outlines terms and conditions that are specific to individual emission units listed in the Emission Unit 

Summary Table. The permittee is subject to the special conditions for each emission unit in addition to the General 

Conditions in Part A and any other terms and conditions contained in this ROP. 

The permittee shall comply with all specific details in the special conditions and the underlying applicable 

requirements cited. If a specific condition type does not apply, NA (not applicable) has been used in the table. If 

there are no conditions specific to individual emission units, this section will be left blank. 

EMISSION UNIT SUMMARY TABLE 

The descriptions provided below are for informational purposes and do not constitute enforceable conditions.

Emission Unit ID Emission Unit Description 

(Including Process Equipment & Control 

Device(s)) 

Installation 

Date/ 

Modification 

Date 

Flexible Group ID 

EUPN-1 This emission group consists of four semibright nickel tanks. 8-27-1998 FGN-1 

EUPN-2 This emission group consists of three bright 

nickel tanks. 

8-27-1998 FGN-1 

EUPN-3 This emission group consists of one 

microporous nickel and one chrome pre-dip 

tank. 

8-27-1998 FGN-1 

EUPN-4 This emission group consists of four copperacid tanks. 8-27-1998 FGN-1 

EUPN-5 This emission group consists of one copperstrike tank. 8-27-1998 FGN-1 

EUPN-6 This emission group consists of one 

electroless copper/electroless nickel tank. 

8-27-1998 FGN-1 

EUPN-7 This emission group consists of one 

accelerator tank. 

8-27-1998 FGN-1 

EUPN-8 This emission group consists of one catalyst 

tank. 

8-27-1998 FGN-1 

EUPN-9 This emission group consists of one 

neutralizer tank. 

8-27-1998 FGN-1 

EUPN-10 This emission group consists of three chrome 

etch tanks, one etch regeneration unit and 

one evaporator/reclaim unit. 

8-27-1998 FGN-1 

EUPN-11 This emission group consists of one 

conditioner tank. 

8-27-1998 FGN-1 

EUPN-12 This emission group consists of three chrome 

plate tanks and one purification tank and one 

evaporator/reclaim unit. 

8-27-1998 FGN-1 

FGNESHAPN 

EUPN-13 This emission group consists of one chrome 

strip tank and one nitric strip tank. 

8-27-1998 FGN-1 

EUPS-1 This emission group consists of five copperacid tanks. 2-12-1985 FGS-1 

EUPS-2 This emission group consists of one copperstrike tanks. 2-12-1985 FGS-1 

EUPS-3 This emission group consists of one 

electroless copper/electroless nickel tank. 

2-12-1985 FGS-1 
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Emission Unit ID Emission Unit Description 

(Including Process Equipment & Control 

Device(s)) 

Installation 

Date/ 

Modification 

Date 

Flexible Group ID 

EUPS-4 This emission group consists of one 

accelerator tank. 

2-12-1985 FGS-1 

EUPS-5 This emission group consists of three chrome 

etch tanks. 

2-12-1985 FGS-1 

EUPS-6 This emission group consists of one 

conditioner tank. 

2-12-1985/ 

9-15-2003 

FGS-1 

EUPS-7 This emission group consists of three chrome 

plate tanks, one purification tank and one 

evaporator/reclaim unit. 

2-12-1985 FGS-1 

FGNESHAPN 

EUPS-8 This emission group consists of one nitric strip 

tank. 

2-12-1985 FGS-1 

EUPS-9 This emission group consists of one chrome 

strip tank. 

2-12-1985 FGS-1 

EUPS-10 This emission group consists of nickel plating 

tanks. 

2-12-1985 FGS-1 

EURULE287 This emission group consists of existing or 

future emission unit that emits air 

contaminants that are exempt from the 

requirements of R 336.1201 pursuant to 

R 336.1278 and R 336.1287(c). 

NA FGRULE287(c) 

EURULE290 This emission group consists of any existing 

or future emission unit that emits air 

contaminants that are exempt from the 

requirements of R 336.1201 pursuant to 

R 336.1290. 

NA FGRULE290 

EUCOLDCLEANERS This emission group consists of 

miscellaneous cold cleaners installed after 

1979. 

NA FGCOLDCLEANERS
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D. FLEXIBLE GROUP CONDITIONS

Part D outlines the terms and conditions that apply to more than one emission unit. The permittee is subject to the 

special conditions for each flexible group in addition to the General Conditions in Part A and any other terms and 

conditions contained in this ROP. 

The permittee shall comply with all specific details in the special conditions and the underlying applicable 

requirements cited. If a specific condition type does not apply, NA (not applicable) has been used in the table. If 

there are no special conditions that apply to more than one emission unit, this section will be left blank. 

FLEXIBLE GROUP SUMMARY TABLE 

The descriptions provided below are for informational purposes and do not constitute enforceable conditions. 

Flexible Group ID Flexible Group Description Associated 

Emission Unit IDs 

FGN-1 North Plater - electroplating of copper, nickel and 

decorative chrome on plastic parts. 

EUPN-1, EUPN-2, EUPN-3 

EUPN-4, EUPN-5, EUPN-6 

EUPN-7, EUPN-8, EUPN-9 

EUPN-10, EUPN-11, 

EUPN-12, EUPN-13 

FGS-1 South Plater - electroplating of copper, nickel and 

decorative chrome on plastic parts. 

EUPS-1, EUPS-2, EUPS-3, 

EUPS-4, EUPS-5, EUPS-6, 

EUPS-7, EUPS-8, EUPS-9, 

EUPS-10 

FGNESHAPN Chrome plating tanks subject to NESHAP EUPN-12, EUPS-7 

FGRULE287(c) Any emission unit that emits air contaminants that are 

exempt from the requirements of R 336.1201 pursuant 

to R 336.1278 and R 336.1287(c). 

EURULE287 

FGRULE290 Any emission unit that emits air contaminants that are 

exempt from the requirements of R 336.1201 pursuant 

to R 336.1290. 

EURULE290 

FGCOLDCLEANERS Any cold cleaner that is grandfathered or exempt from 

Rule 201 pursuant to Rule 278 and Rule 281(h) or Rule 

285(r)(iv). Existing cold cleaners were placed into 

operation prior to July 1, 1979. New cold cleaners 

were placed into operation on or after July 1, 1979. 

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FGN-1 

FLEXIBLE GROUP CONDITIONS

DESCRIPTION

North Plater - electroplating of copper, nickel and decorative chrome on plastic parts. 

Emission Units: EUPN-1, EUPN-2, EUPN-3, EUPN-4, EUPN-5, EUPN-6, EUPN-7, EUPN-8, EUPN-9, EUPN-10, 

EUPN-11, EUPN-12, EUPN-13 

POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT

Two packed bed scrubbers with mist eliminators, fume suppressant and two composite mesh pad systems. 

I. EMISSION LIMIT(S)

Pollutant Limit Time Period/ 

Operating Scenario

Equipment Monitoring/ 

Testing Method 

Underlying 

Applicable 

Requirements 

1. Total nickel 0.0598 pph1 Test Method EUPN-1, EUPN-2, 

EUPN-3, EUPN-6 

GC 13, SC III.2, 

SC III.5, SC IV.2, 

SC V.1 

R 336.1224 

R 336.1225

2. Total 

chromium 

0.00037 pph1 Test Method Chrome etch 

process EUPN-10 

GC 13, SC III.1, 

SCIII.5, SCIV.1, 

V.2 

R 336.1224 

R 336.1225

3. Total 

chromium 

0.00043 pph1 Test Method Chrome plating 

process, EUPN-12 

GC 13, SC III.3, 

SC III.5, SC IV.1 

SC V.2 

R 336.1224 

R 336.1225

4. Formaldehyde 2.72 pph1 Test Method Electroless 

copper/nickel 

process EUPN-6 

GC 13, III.5, 

SC V.1 

R 336.1224 

R 336.1225

5. Methanol 8.25 pph1 Test Method Electroless 

copper/nickel 

process EUPN-6 

GC 13, SC III.5 R 336.1224 

R 336.1225

6. Ammonia 0.132 pph1 Test Method Electroless 

copper/nickel 

process EUPN-6 

GC13, SC III.5 R 336.1224 

R 336.1225 

7. 1,3-dichloro-2-

propanol 

0.84 pph1 Test Method Conditioner process 

EUPN-11 

GC 13, SC III.5, 

SC V.1 

R 336.1224 

R 336.1225 

8. Nitric acid 1.23 pph1 Test Method Chrome strip and 

nitric strip tank 

processEUPN-13 

GC 13, SC III.5 R 336.1224 

R 336.1225 

9. Opacity 0% except for 

uncombined 

water vapor 2

NA all process tanks SC III.5 R 336.1331(1)(c)
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II. MATERIAL LIMIT(S)

Material Limit Time Period/ Operating 

Scenario 

Equipment Monitoring/ 

Testing Method 

Underlying 

Applicable 

Requirements

NA NA NA NA NA NA 

III. PROCESS/OPERATIONAL RESTRICTION(S) 

1. The permittee shall not operate the three chromium etch tanks from EUPN-10 unless a chemical fume 

suppressant with a wetting agent and/or composite mesh pad scrubber is used, installed and operating 

properly. 2 (R 336.1224, R 336.1910)

2. The permittee shall not operate the electroless copper and/or electroless nickel tanks from EUPN-6 unless the 

packed bed scrubber with a mist eliminator is installed, maintained and operating in a satisfactory manner. 2 

(R 336.1224, R 336.1910)

3. The permittee shall not operate the three decorative chromium plating tanks and a chromium purification tank 

from EUPN-12 unless a chemical fume suppressant with a wetting agent is present in the three decorative 

chromium plating tanks in combination with a composite mesh pad scrubber installed and operating properly. 2

(R 336.1224, R 336.1910)

4. The permittee shall not operate the chromium and nitric acid strip tanks EUPN-13 unless the packed bed 

scrubber with a mist eliminator is installed, maintained and operating in a satisfactory manner. 2

 (R 336.1224, 

R 336.1910)

5. The permittee shall implement an approved Operation and Maintenance Plan/Malfunction Abatement Plan. 

See Appendix 9. (R 336.1213(3))

IV. DESIGN/EQUIPMENT PARAMETER(S)

1. Each composite mesh pad system on EUPN-10 and EUPN-12 shall be equipped with a differential pressure 

monitoring device. (R 336.1213(3))

2. Each packed bed scrubber with mist eliminator on EUPN-6 and EUPN-13 shall be equipped with a liquid flow 

monitoring device. (R 336.1213(3))

V. TESTING/SAMPLING

Records shall be maintained on file for a period of five years. (R 336.1213(3)(b)(ii))

1. Within 48 months from February 7, 2006 and within every 48 months from the date of completion of the most 

recent stack test thereafter, the permittee shall verify formaldehyde, methanol, nickel and 1,3 dichloro-2-

propanol emission rates from FGN-1 by testing at owner's expense, in accordance with Department 

requirements and applicable federal Reference Methods found in Appendix 5. No less than 60 days prior to 

testing, the permittee shall submit a complete test plan to the AQD. The AQD must approve the final plan prior 

to testing. Verification of emission rates includes the submittal of a complete report of the test results to the 

AQD within 60 days following the last date of the test. 2 (R 336.2001, R 336.2003, R 336.2004)
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2. Within 30 months from August 24, 2005 and within every 30 months from the date of completion of the most 

recent stack test thereafter, the permittee shall verify chromium emission rates from FGN-1 by testing at 

owner's expense, in accordance with Department requirements and applicable federal Reference Methods 

found in Appendix 5. No less than 60 days prior to testing, the permittee shall submit a complete test plan to 

the AQD. The AQD must approve the final plan prior to testing. Verification of emission rates includes the 

submittal of a complete report of the test results to the AQD within 60 days following the last date of the test. 2

(R 336.2001, R 336.2003, R 336.2004, R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.344, 40 CFR 63.347(f))

See Appendix 5 

VI. MONITORING/RECORDKEEPING

Records shall be maintained on file for a period of five years. (R 336.1213(3)(b)(ii))

1. The permittee shall conduct monitoring and maintain records of actions taken as outlined in and pursuant to the 

approved Operation and Maintenance Plan/Malfunction Abatement Plan. See Appendix 9. (R 336.1213(3))

VII. REPORTING

1. Prompt reporting of deviations pursuant to General Conditions 21 and 22 of Part A. (R 336.1213(3)(c)(ii))

2. Semiannual reporting of monitoring and deviations pursuant to General Condition 23 of Part A. The report shall 

be postmarked or received by the appropriate AQD District Office by March 15 for reporting period July 1 to 

December 31 and September 15 for reporting period January 1 to June 30. (R 336.1213(3)(c)(i)) 

3. Annual certification of compliance pursuant to General Conditions 19 and 20 of Part A. The report shall be 

postmarked or received by the appropriate AQD District Office by March 15 for the previous calendar year. 

(R 336.1213(4)(c))

See Appendix 8 

VIII. STACK/VENT RESTRICTION(S)

The exhaust gases from the stacks listed in the table below shall be discharged unobstructed vertically upwards to 

the ambient air unless otherwise noted: 

Stack & Vent ID Maximum 

Exhaust 

Dimensions 

(inches) 

Minimum Height 

Above Ground 

(feet) 

Underlying Applicable 

Requirements 

1. SVN-1A 601 601 R 336.1225 

2. SVN-1B 401 601 R 336.1225

3. SVN-2 501 601 R 336.1225

4. SVN-3 521 601 R 336.1225

5. SVN-4 321 601 R 336.1225

6. SVN-5 421 601 R 336.1225

7. SVN-6 461 601 R 336.1225

8. SVN-7 181 801 R 336.1225

9. SVN-8 401 601 R 336.1225
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IX. OTHER REQUIREMENT(S)

1. The permittee shall notify the Department if a change in land use occurs for property classified as industrial or 

as a public roadway, where this classification was relied upon to demonstrate compliance with Rule 225(1). 

The notification shall be submitted to the District Supervisor, Air Quality Division, within 30 days of the actual 

land use change. Within 60 days of the land use change, the applicant shall submit to the District Supervisor a 

plan for complying with the requirements of Rule 225(1). The plan shall require compliance with Rule 225(1) 

not later than one year after the due date of the plan submittal. 1 (R 336.1225(4))

See FGNESHAPN for additional applicable requirements for the decorative chrome electroplating process, EUPN12. 

Footnotes: 

1

This condition is state only enforceable and was established pursuant to Rule 201(1)(b). 2

This condition is federally enforceable and was established pursuant to Rule 201(1)(a). 
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FGS-1 

FLEXIBLE GROUP CONDITIONS

DESCRIPTION

South Plater - electroplating of copper, nickel and decorative chrome on plastic parts. 

Emission Unit: EUPS-1, EUPS-2, EUPS-3, EUPS-4, EUPS-5, EUPS-6, EUPS-7, EUPS-8, EUPS-9, EUPS-10 

POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT

Three packed bed scrubbers, Fume suppressant, Two composite mesh pad systems. 

I. EMISSION LIMIT(S)

Pollutant Limit Time Period/ Operating 

Scenario 

Equipment Monitoring/ 

Testing 

Method 

Underlying 

Applicable 

Requirements 

1. Total nickel 0.0063 pph1 Test Method EUPS-3, EUPS-10 GC 13, 

SC III.2, 

SC III.5, 

SC IV.2, V.1 

R 336.1224 

R 336.1225

2. Total 

chromium 

0.000542 pph1 Test Method Chrome etch 

process, EUPS-5 

GC 13, 

SC III.1, 

SC III.5, 

SC IV.1, 

SC V.2 

R 336.1224 

R 336.1225

3. Total 

chromium 

0.000489 pph1 Test Method Chrome plating 

process, EUPS-7 

GC 13, 

SC III.3, 

SC III.5, 

SC IV.1 

SC V.2 

R 336.1224 

R 336.1225

4. Formaldehyde 0.6458 pph1 Test Method Electroless 

copper/nickel 

process EUPS-3 

GC 13, 

SC III.5, 

SC V.1 

R 336.1224 

R 336.1225

5. Methanol 9.12 pph1 Test Method Electroless 

copper/nickel 

process EUPS-3 

GC 13, 

SC III.5 

R 336.1224 

R 336.1225

6. Ammonia 0.145 pph1 Test Method Electroless 

copper/nickel 

process EUPS-3 

GC13, 

SC III.5, 

R 336.1224 

R 336.1225

7. 1,3-dichloro-2-

propanol 

0.84 pph1 Test Method Conditioner process 

EUPS-6 

GC 13, 

SC III.7, 

SC III.5, 

SC IV.2, V.1 

R 336.1224 

R 336.1225

8. Nitric acid 0.11 pph1 Test Method Nitric strip process 

EUPS-8 

GC 13, 

SC III.5 

R 336.1224 

R 336.1225

9. Opacity 0%, except for 

uncombined 

water vapor 2

NA All process tanks SC III.5 R 336.1331(1)(c)
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II. MATERIAL LIMIT(S)

Material Limit Time Period/ Operating 

Scenario 

Equipment Monitoring/ 

Testing Method 

Underlying 

Applicable 

Requirements

NA NA NA NA NA NA 

III. PROCESS/OPERATIONAL RESTRICTION(S) 

1. The permittee shall not operate the three chromium etch tanks from EUPS-5 unless a chemical fume 

suppressant with a wetting agent and/or composite mesh pad scrubber is used, installed and operating 

properly. 2 (R 336.1224, R 336.1910)

2. The permittee shall not operate the electroless copper and/or electroless nickel tanks from EUPS-3 unless the 

packed bed scrubber is installed and operating properly. 2 (R 336.1224, R 336.1910)

3. The permittee shall not operate the three decorative chromium plating tanks and a chromium purification tank 

from EUPS-7 unless a chemical fume suppressant with a wetting agent is present in the three decorative 

chromium plating tanks in combination with a composite mesh pad scrubber that is installed and operating 

properly. 2 (R 336.1224, R 336.1910)

4. The permittee shall not operate the nitric acid strip tanks EUPS-8 unless the packed bed scrubber with a mist 

eliminator is installed and operating properly. 2

 (R 336.1224, R 336.1910)

5. The permittee shall implement the approved Operation and Maintenance Plan/Malfunction Abatement Plan. 

See Appendix 9. (R 336.1213(3))

6. The permittee shall not operate the conditioner tank EUPS-6 unless the packed bed scrubber with a mist 

eliminator is installed and operating properly. 2 (R 336.1224, R 336.1910)

IV. DESIGN/EQUIPMENT PARAMETER(S)

1. Each composite mesh pad system on EUPS-5 and EUPS-7 shall be equipped with a differential pressure 

monitoring device. (R 336.1213(3)) 

2. Each packed bed scrubber on EUPS-3, EUPS-6 and EUPS-9 shall be equipped with a liquid flow monitoring 

device. (R 336.1213(3))

V. TESTING/SAMPLING

Records shall be maintained on file for a period of five years. (R 336.1213(3)(b)(ii))

1. Within 48 months from February 7, 2006 and within every 48 months from the date of completion of the most 

recent stack test thereafter, the permittee shall verify formaldehyde, methanol, nickel and 1,3 dichloro-2-

propanol emission rates from FGS-1 by testing at owner's expense, in accordance with Department 

requirements and applicable federal Reference Methods found in Appendix 5. No less than 60 days prior to 

testing, the permittee shall submit a complete test plan to the AQD. The AQD must approve the final plan prior 

to testing. Verification of emission rates includes the submittal of a complete report of the test results to the 

AQD within 60 days following the last date of the test. 2 (R 336.2001, R 336.2003, R 336.2004)
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2. Within 30 months from August 24, 2005 and within every 30 months from the date of completion of the most 

recent stack test thereafter, the permittee shall verify chromium emission rates from FGS-1 by testing at 

owner's expense, in accordance with Department requirements and applicable federal Reference Methods 

found in Appendix 5. No less than 60 days prior to testing, the permittee shall submit a complete test plan to 

the AQD. The AQD must approve the final plan prior to testing. Verification of emission rates includes the 

submittal of a complete report of the test results to the AQD within 60 days following the last date of the test. 2

(R 336.2001, R 336.2003, R 336.2004 R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.344, 40 CFR 63.347(f))

See Appendix 5 

VI. MONITORING/RECORDKEEPING

Records shall be maintained on file for a period of five years. (R 336.1213(3)(b)(ii))

1. The permittee shall conduct monitoring and maintain records of actions taken as outlined in and pursuant to the 

approved Operation and Maintenance Plan/Malfunction Abatement Plan. See Appendix 9. (R 336.1213(3))

See Appendix 9 

VII. REPORTING

1. Prompt reporting of deviations pursuant to General Conditions 21 and 22 of Part A. (R 336.1213(3)(c)(ii)) 

2. Semiannual reporting of monitoring and deviations pursuant to General Condition 23 of Part A. The report shall 

be postmarked or received by the appropriate AQD District Office by March 15 for reporting period July 1 to 

December 31 and September 15 for reporting period January 1 to June 30. (R 336.1213(3)(c)(i)) 

3. Annual certification of compliance pursuant to General Conditions 19 and 20 of Part A. The report shall be 

postmarked or received by the appropriate AQD District Office by March 15 for the previous calendar year. 

(R 336.1213(4)(c))

See Appendix 8 

VIII. STACK/VENT RESTRICTION(S)

The exhaust gases from the stacks listed in the table below shall be discharged unobstructed vertically upwards to 

the ambient air unless otherwise noted: 

Stack & Vent ID Maximum 

Exhaust 

Dimensions 

(inches) 

Minimum Height 

Above Ground 

(feet) 

Underlying Applicable 

Requirements 

1. SVS-P10 401 48.61 R 336.1225 

2. SVS-P11 411 51.11 R 336.1225

3. SVS-P12 37 equivalent1 41.41 R 336.1225

4. SVS-P13 411 46.31 R 336.1225

5. SVS-P14 39 equivalent1 40.51 R 336.1225

6. SVS-P15 101 701 R 336.1225

7. SVS-P16 30.51 45.21 R 336.1225

8. SVS-P17 24 equivalent1 40.51 R 336.1225

9. SVS-P18 50 equivalent1 42.11 R 336.1225
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IX. OTHER REQUIREMENT(S)

See FGNESHAPN for additional applicable requirements for the decorative chrome electroplating process, EUPS7. 

Footnotes: 

1 This condition is state only enforceable and was established pursuant to Rule 201(1)(b). 

2 This condition is federally enforceable and was established pursuant to Rule 201(1)(a). 
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FGNESHAPN 

FLEXIBLE GROUP CONDITIONS

DESCRIPTION

Each chromium electroplating or chromium anodizing tank at facilities performing hard chromium electroplating, 

decorative chromium electroplating, or chromium anodizing as defined in 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart N (40 CFR),

63.341. Affected sources include equipment covered by other permits, grandfathered equipment, and exempt 

equipment. 

Emission Unit: EUPN-12 AND EUPS-7 

POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT

Composite mesh pad scrubber. 

I. EMISSION LIMIT(S)

Pollutant Limit Time Period/ Operating 

Scenario 

Equipment Monitoring/ 

Testing 

Method 

Underlying 

Applicable 

Requirements 

1. Hexavalent 

Chromium 

0.01 milligram 

per dry 

standard cubic 

meter. 

corrected to 

70°F and 29.92 

inches Hg 

Continuous All Decorative 

Chrome 

Electroplating 

Tank(s) 

GC 13 40 CFR 

63.342(d)(1) 

2. The affected source shall be in compliance with the applicable emission limits in 40 CFR 63.342 during tank 

operation and during periods of startup and shutdown. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.342(b)(1))

II. MATERIAL LIMIT(S)

Material Limit Time Period/ Operating 

Scenario 

Equipment Monitoring/ 

Testing Method 

Underlying 

Applicable 

Requirements

NA NA NA NA NA NA 

III. PROCESS/OPERATIONAL RESTRICTION(S) 

1. The permittee shall not operate FGN-1 or FGS-1 unless the composite mesh pad systems are installed, 

maintained, and operated in a satisfactory manner. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.342)

2. The permittee shall implement an approved Operation and Maintenance Plan. Any changes made to the 

Operation and Maintenance Plan must have approval by the Grand Rapids District Supervisor prior to 

implementation. The plan, which shall be kept on site and made available upon request, shall include, at a 

minimum, the following elements: (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.342(f)(3)(i)) 

a. Operation and maintenance criteria for the decorative chrome plating tank(s), the add-on control device(s), 

and for the process and control device(s) monitoring equipment as well as a standardized checklist to 

document the operation and maintenance of the equipment; (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.342(f)(3)(i)(A))

b. The work practice standards for the add-on control device(s) and monitoring equipment as identified in 

Table 1 of 40 CFR 63.342. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.342(f)(3)(i)(B)) 
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c. Procedures to be followed to ensure that equipment or process malfunctions due to poor maintenance or 

other preventable conditions do not occur; and (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.342(f)(3)(i)(D))

d. A systematic procedure for identifying process equipment, add-on control device(s) and monitoring 

equipment malfunctions and for implementing corrective actions to address such malfunctions. 

(R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.342(f)(3)(i)(E))

3. If the Operation and Maintenance Plan fails to address or inadequately addresses an event that meets the 

characteristics of a malfunction at the time the plan is initially developed, the owner or operator shall revise the 

Operation and Maintenance Plan within 45 days after such an event occurs. The revised plan shall include 

procedures for operating and maintaining the process equipment, or monitoring equipment during similar 

malfunction events, and a program for corrective action for such events. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.342(f)(3)(ii) 

and (v)) 

4. If actions taken by the permittee during periods of malfunction are inconsistent with the procedures specified in 

the Operation and Maintenance Plan, the permittee shall record the actions taken for that event and shall report 

by phone such actions within 2 working days after commencing actions inconsistent with the plan. This report 

shall be followed by a letter within 7 working days after the end of the event. (R 336.1941, 

40 CFR 63.342(f)(3)(iv)) 

5. At all times, including periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction, owners or operators shall operate and 

maintain any affected source, including associated monitoring equipment, in a manner consistent with good air 

pollution control practices, consistent with the Preventative Maintenance/Operational Maintenance/Malfunction 

Abatement Plan. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.342(f)(1)(i)) 

6. Malfunctions shall be corrected as soon as practical after their occurrence in accordance with the Preventative 

Maintenance/Operational Maintenance/Malfunction Abatement Plan. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.342(f)(1)(ii))

IV. DESIGN/EQUIPMENT PARAMETER(S)

1. The permittee shall equip and maintain each composite mesh pad system with a differential pressure 

monitoring device. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.343(c))

2. The composite mesh pad system differential pressure on EUPN-12 and EUPS-7 shall be operated within ± 2 

inches of water column of the pressure drop value established during performance testing. (R 336.1941, 

40 CFR 63.343(b)(ii))

V. TESTING/SAMPLING

Records shall be maintained on file for a period of five years. (R 336.1213(3)(b)(ii))

1. Except as provided in 40 CFR 63.343(b)(2) and (3), the permittee shall conduct an initial performance test as 

required by 40 CFR 63.7, using the test methods identified in 40 CFR 63.344(c), and shall establish sitespecific operating parameters that correspond to compliance with the applicable emission limitation. 

(R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.343(b) and (c)) 

2. The permittee shall perform all applicable performance testing as outlined in 40 CFR 63.344. (R 336.1941, 

40 CFR 63.344)

See Appendix 5 

VI. MONITORING/RECORDKEEPING

Records shall be maintained on file for a period of five years. (R 336.1213(3)(b)(ii))

1. The permittee shall comply with the emission limitations in 40 CFR 63.342 according to the compliance dates 

specified in 40 CFR 63.343(a). (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.343(c)) 

2. The permittee shall perform inspections of the composite mesh pad (CMP) system as follows: (R 336.1941, 

40 CFR 63.342(f) and 63.343(c))
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a. Monitor and record the pressure drop across the CMP system on a daily basis. If the pressure drop across 

the control varies by more than ±2 inch of water gauge, from the pressure drop determined during 

compliance testing, the permittee shall document the variation, and review the operation and maintenance 

procedures. The permittee shall document any corrective action. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.343(c))

b. Visually inspect the CMP system, on a quarterly basis, to ensure there is proper drainage, no chromic acid 

build up on the pads, and no evidence of chemical attack on the structural integrity of the control device.

(R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.342(f))

c. Visually inspect the back portion of the mesh pad closest to the fan, on a quarterly basis, to ensure there is 

no breakthrough of chromic acid mist. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.342(f))

d. Visually inspect ductwork from tanks to the CMP system, on a quarterly basis, to ensure there are no leaks.

(R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.342(f))

e. Perform wash-down of composite mesh pads in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

(R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.342(f))

3. The permittee shall keep at a minimum, the following records required by 40 CFR 63.346, as of the applicable 

compliance date, in the format and timeframes outlined in 40 CFR 63.346. 

a. Records of inspections required to comply with applicable work practice standards of 40 CFR 63.342(f), 

identifying the device inspected, the date, approximate time of inspection, and a brief description of the 

working condition of the device during the inspection, including a record of any actions taken to correct the 

deficiencies found during the inspection. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.346(b)(1))

b. Records of all maintenance performed on the decorative chrome electroplating process tank(s), control 

device, and monitoring equipment. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.346(b)(2))

c. Records of the occurrence, duration, and cause (if known) of each malfunction of the decorative chrome 

electroplating process, control device, and monitoring equipment. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.346(b)(3))

d. Records of actions taken during periods of malfunction when such actions are inconsistent with the 

Operation and Maintenance Plan for the decorative chrome electroplating tank. (R 336.1941, 

40 CFR 63.346(b)(4)) 

e. Other records, which may take the form of checklists, necessary to demonstrate consistency with 

provisions of the Operation and Maintenance Plan required by 40 CFR 63.342(f)(3). (R 336.1941, 

40 CFR 63.346(b)(5)) 

f. Test reports documenting results of all performance tests. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.346(b)(6)) 

g. All measurements necessary to determine the conditions of performance tests, including measurements 

necessary to determine compliance with the special compliance procedures of 40 CFR 63.344(e). 

(R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.346(b)(7))

h. Records of monitoring data that are used to demonstrate compliance with the standard for a decorative 

chrome electroplating tank(s), including the date and time the data are collected. (R 336.1941, 

40 CFR 63.346(b)(8))

i. A record of the specific identification (i.e., the date and time of commencement and completion) of each 

period of excess emissions, as indicated by monitoring data, that occurs during malfunction of the 

decorative chrome electroplating process or monitoring equipment. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.346(b)(9)) 

j. A record of the specific identification (i.e., the date and time of commencement and completion) of each 

period of excess emissions, as indicated by monitoring data, that occurs during periods other than 

malfunction of the decorative chrome electroplating process or monitoring equipment. (R 336.1941, 

40 CFR 63.346(b)(10)) 

k. A record of the total decorative chrome electroplating tank(s) operating time. (R 336.1941, 

40 CFR 63.346(b)(11)) 

l. All documentation supporting the notification and reports required by 40 CFR 63.9, 40 CFR 63.10, and 40 

CFR 63.347. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.346(b)(16))
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4. The permittee shall keep records of all applicable emission information, monitoring, operating and maintenance 

information, and recordkeeping to comply with 40 CFR Part 63 Subparts A and N for each decorative chrome 

electroplating tank at the facility. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.343, 40 CFR 63.346)

See Appendices 4 and 9.

VII. REPORTING

1. Prompt reporting of deviations pursuant to General Conditions 21 and 22 of Part A. (R 336.1213(3)(c)(ii)) 

2. Semiannual reporting of monitoring and deviations pursuant to General Condition 23 of Part A. The report shall 

be postmarked or received by the appropriate AQD District Office by March 15 for reporting period July 1 to 

December 31 and September 15 for reporting period January 1 to June 30. (R 336.1213(3)(c)(i)) 

3. Annual certification of compliance pursuant to General Conditions 19 and 20 of Part A. The report shall be 

postmarked or received by the appropriate AQD District Office by March 15 for the previous calendar year. 

(R 336.1213(4)(c)) 

4. The permittee shall document all performance test results in complete test reports that contain the information 

required by 40 CFR 63.344(a)(1) through (9). (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.344) 

5. The permittee shall fulfill all applicable reporting requirements outlined in 40 CFR 63.347 and the General 

Provisions to 40 CFR Part 63, according to the applicability of subpart A, as identified in Table 1 of 40 CFR Part 

63 Subpart N. The notifications and reports include: 

a. initial notifications. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.347(c)) 

b. notification of performance test. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.347(d) 

c. notification of compliance status. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.347(e)) 

d. reports of performance test results. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.347(f)) 

e. a report of ongoing compliance status containing information required in 63.347(g)(3). This report shall be 

submitted semi-annually if no exceedances occurred during the reporting period and quarterly if 

exceedances occurred in the reporting period. (R 336.1941, 40 CFR 63.347(g)) 

6. The permittee is subject to the preconstruction review requirements of 40 CFR 63.5(a), (b)(1), (b)(5), (b)(6) and 

(f)(1) as well as the provisions of 40 CFR 63.345, for a new or reconstructed source. (R 336.1941, 

40 CFR 63.345) 

See Appendix 8 

VIII. STACK/VENT RESTRICTION(S)

The exhaust gases from the stacks listed in the table below shall be discharged unobstructed vertically upwards to 

the ambient air unless otherwise noted: 

Stack & Vent ID Maximum 

Exhaust 

Dimensions 

(inches) 

Minimum Height 

Above Ground 

(feet) 

Underlying Applicable 

Requirements 

NA NA NA NA 
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IX. OTHER REQUIREMENT(S)

1. The permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air 

Pollutants, as specified in 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart A and Subpart N. (40 CFR Part 63, Subparts A and N) 

See FGN-1 and FGS-1 for additional applicable requirements for the decorative chrome plating tanks, EUPN-12 

and EUPS-7, respectively. 

Footnotes: 

1 This condition is state only enforceable and was established pursuant to Rule 201(1)(b). 

2 This condition is federally enforceable and was established pursuant to Rule 201(1)(a). 
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FGRULE 287(c) 

FLEXIBLE GROUP CONDITIONS 

DESCRIPTION

Any emission unit that emits air contaminants that are exempt from the requirements of R 336.1201 pursuant to 

R 336.1278 and R 336.1287(c). 

Emission Unit: EURULE287 

POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT

NA 

I. EMISSION LIMIT(S)

NA 

II. MATERIAL LIMIT(S)

Material Limit Time Period/ Operating 

Scenario 

Equipment Underlying Applicable 

Requirement 

1. Coatings 200 

gallons 

Per month, as applied, minus 

water, per emission unit 

NA R 336.1287(c)(i) 

III. PROCESS/OPERATIONAL RESTRICTION(S)

NA 

IV. DESIGN/EQUIPMENT PARAMETER(S)

1. Any exhaust system that serves only coating spray equipment shall be equipped with a properly installed and 

operating particulate control system. (R 336.1287(c)(ii))

V. TESTING/SAMPLING

NA 

VI. MONITORING/RECORDKEEPING

Records shall be maintained on file for a period of five years. (R 336.1213(3)(b)(ii)) 

1. The permittee shall maintain records of the following information for each emission unit for each calendar 

month using the methods outlined in the DEQ, AQD Rule 287(c), Permit to Install Exemption Record form 

(EQP 3562) or an alternative format that is approved by the AQD District Supervisor. (R 336.1213(3)) 

a. Volume of coating used, as applied, minus water, in gallons. (R 336.1287(c)(iii)) 

b. Documentation of any filter replacements for exhaust systems serving coating spray equipment. 

(R 336.1213(3)) 

See Appendix 4 
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VII. REPORTING

1. Prompt reporting of deviations pursuant to General Conditions 21 and 22 of Part A. (R 336.1213(3)(c)(ii)) 

2. Semiannual reporting of monitoring and deviations pursuant to General Condition 23 of Part A. The report shall 

be postmarked or received by the appropriate AQD District Office by March 15 for reporting period July 1 to 

December 31 and September 15 for reporting period January 1 to June 30. (R 336.1213(3)(c)(i)) 

3. Annual certification of compliance pursuant to General Conditions 19 and 20 of Part A. The report shall be 

postmarked or received by the appropriate AQD District Office by March 15 for the previous calendar year. 

(R 336.1213(4)(c))

See Appendix 8 

VIII. STACK/VENT RESTRICTION(S) 

NA 

IX. OTHER REQUIREMENT(S)

NA 
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FGRULE290 

FLEXIBLE GROUP CONDITIONS 

DESCRIPTION

Any emission unit that emits air contaminants that are exempt from the requirements of R 336.1201 pursuant to 

R 336.1290. 

Emission Unit: EURULE290 

POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT

NA 

I. EMISSION LIMIT(S)

1. Each emission unit that emits only noncarcinogenic volatile organic compounds or noncarcinogenic materials 

which are listed in Rule 122(f) as not contributing appreciably to the formation of ozone if the total uncontrolled 

or controlled emissions of air contaminants are not more than 1,000 or 500 pounds per month, respectively. 

(R 336.1290(a)(i)) 

2. Each emission unit that the total uncontrolled or controlled emissions of air contaminants are not more than 

1,000 or 500 pounds per month, respectively, and all the following criteria listed below are met: 

(R 336.1290(a)(ii)) 

a. For noncarcinogenic air contaminants, excluding noncarcinogenic volatile organic compounds and 

noncarcinogenic materials which are listed in Rule 122(f) as not contributing appreciably to the formation of 

ozone, with initial threshold screening levels greater than or equal to 2.0 micrograms per cubic meter, the 

uncontrolled or controlled emissions shall not exceed 1,000 or 500 pounds per month, respectively. 

(R 336.1290(a)(ii)(A)) 

b. For noncarcinogenic air contaminants, excluding noncarcinogenic volatile organic compounds and 

noncarcinogenic materials which are listed in Rule 122(f) as not contributing appreciably to the formation of 

ozone, with initial threshold screening levels greater than or equal to 0.04 microgram per cubic meter and 

less than 2.0 micrograms per cubic meter, the uncontrolled or controlled emissions shall not exceed 20 or 

10 pounds per month, respectively. (R 336.1290(a)(ii)(B)) 

c. For carcinogenic air contaminants with initial risk screening levels greater than or equal to 0.04 microgram 

per cubic meter, the uncontrolled or controlled emissions shall not exceed 20 or 10 pounds per month, 

respectively. (R 336.1290(a)(ii)(C)) 

d. The emission unit shall not emit any air contaminants, excluding non-carcinogenic volatile organic 

compounds and noncarcinogenic materials which are listed in Rule 122(f) as not contributing appreciably to 

the formation of ozone, with an initial threshold screening level or initial risk screening level less than 0.04 

microgram per cubic meter. (R 336.1290(a)(ii)(D)) 

3. Each emission unit that emits only noncarcinogenic particulate air contaminants and other air contaminants that 

are exempted under Rule 290(a)(i) and/or Rule 290(a)(ii), if all of the following provisions are met: 

(R 336.1290(a)(iii)) 
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a. The particulate emissions are controlled by an appropriately designed and operated fabric filter collector or 

an equivalent control system which is designed to control particulate matter to a concentration of less than 

or equal to 0.01 pound of particulate per 1,000 pounds of exhaust gases and which does not have an 

exhaust gas flow rate more than 30,000 actual cubic feet per minute. (R 336.1290(a)(iii)(A)) 

b. The visible emissions from the emission unit are not more than 5 percent opacity in accordance with the 

methods contained in Rule 303. (R 336.1290(a)(iii)(B)) 

c. The initial threshold screening level for each particulate air contaminant, excluding nuisance particulate, is 

more than 2.0 micrograms per cubic meter. (R 336.1290(a)(iii)(C))

II. MATERIAL LIMIT(S)

NA 

III. PROCESS/OPERATIONAL RESTRICTION(S)

1. The provisions of Rule 290 apply to each emission unit that is operating pursuant to Rule 290. (R 336.1290)

IV. DESIGN/EQUIPMENT PARAMETER(S)

NA 

V. TESTING/SAMPLING

NA 

VI. MONITORING/RECORDKEEPING

Records shall be maintained on file for a period of five years. (R 336.1213(3)(b)(ii))

1. The permittee shall maintain records of the following information for each emission unit for each calendar 

month using the methods outlined in the DEQ, AQD Rule 290, Permit to Install Exemption Record form 

(EQP 3558) or an alternative format that is approved by the AQD District Supervisor. (R 336.1213(3)) 

a. Records identifying each air contaminant that is emitted. (R 336.1213(3)) 

b. Records identifying if each air contaminant is controlled or uncontrolled. (R 336.1213(3)) 

c. Records identifying if each air contaminant is either carcinogenic or non-carcinogenic. (R 336.1213(3)) 

d. Records identifying the ITSL and IRSL, if established, of each air contaminant that is being emitted under 

the provisions of Rules 290(a)(ii) and (iii). (R 336.1213(3)) 

e. Material use and calculations identifying the quality, nature, and quantity of the air contaminant emissions 

in sufficient detail to demonstrate that the actual emissions of the emission unit meet the emission limits 

outlined in this table and Rule 290. (R 336.1213(3), R 336.1290(c)) 

2. The permittee shall maintain an inventory of each emission unit that is exempt pursuant to Rule 290. This 

inventory shall include the following information. (R 336.1213(3)) 

a. The permittee shall maintain a written description of each emission unit as it is maintained and operated 

throughout the life of the emission unit. (R 336.1290(b), R 336.1213(3)) 
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b. For each emission unit that emits noncarcinogenic particulate air contaminants pursuant to Rule 290(a)(iii), 

the permittee shall maintain a written description of the control device, including the designed control 

efficiency and the designed exhaust gas flow rate. (R 336.1213(3)) 

3. For each emission unit that emits noncarcinogenic particulate air contaminants pursuant to Rule 290(a)(iii), the 

permittee shall perform a monthly visible emission observation of each stack or vent during routine operating 

conditions. This observation need not be performed using Method 9. The permittee shall keep a written record 

of the results of each observation. (R 336.1213(3))

See Appendix 4 

VII. REPORTING

1. Prompt reporting of deviations pursuant to General Conditions 21 and 22 of Part A. (R 336.1213(3)(c)(ii)) 

2. Semiannual reporting of monitoring and deviations pursuant to General Condition 23 of Part A. The report shall 

be postmarked or received by the appropriate AQD District Office by March 15 for reporting period July 1 to 

December 31 and September 15 for reporting period January 1 to June 30. (R 336.1213(3)(c)(i)) 

3. Annual certification of compliance pursuant to General Conditions 19 and 20 of Part A. The report shall be 

postmarked or received by the appropriate AQD District Office by March 15 for the previous calendar year. 

(R 336.1213(4)(c))

See Appendix 8 

VIII. STACK/VENT RESTRICTION(S)

NA 

IX. OTHER REQUIREMENT(S)

NA 
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FGCOLDCLEANERS 

FLEXIBLE GROUP CONDITIONS

DESCRIPTION

Any cold cleaner that is grandfathered or exempt from Rule 201 pursuant to Rule 278 and Rule 281(h) or Rule 

285(r)(iv). Existing cold cleaners were placed into operation prior to July 1, 1979. New cold cleaners were placed 

into operation on or after July 1, 1979. 

Emission Unit: EUCOLDCLEANERS 

I. EMISSION LIMIT(S)

NA 

II. MATERIAL LIMIT(S)

1. The permittee shall not use cleaning solvents containing more than five percent by weight of the following 

halogenated compounds: methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, trichloroethylene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, 

carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, or any combination thereof. (R 336.1213(2))

III. PROCESS/OPERATIONAL RESTRICTION(S)

1. Cleaned parts shall be drained for no less than 15 seconds or until dripping ceases. (R 336.1611(2)(b), 

R 336.1707(3)(b)) 

2. The permittee shall perform routine maintenance on each cold cleaner as recommended by the manufacturer. 

(R 336.1213(3))

IV. DESIGN/EQUIPMENT PARAMETER(S)

1. The cold cleaner must meet one of the following design requirements: 

a. The air/vapor interface of the cold cleaner is no more than ten square feet. (R 336.1281(h)) 

b. The cold cleaner is used for cleaning metal parts and the emissions are released to the general in-plant 

environment. (R 336.1285(r)(iv)) 

2. The cold cleaner shall be equipped with a device for draining cleaned parts. (R 336.1611(2)(b), 

R 336.1707(3)(b)) 

3. All new and existing cold cleaners shall be equipped with a cover and the cover shall be closed whenever parts 

are not being handled in the cold cleaner. (R 336.1611(2)(a), R 336.1707(3)(a)) 

4. The cover of a new cold cleaner shall be mechanically assisted if the Reid vapor pressure of the solvent is 

more than 0.3 psia or if the solvent is agitated or heated. (R 336.1707(3)(a)) 

5. If the Reid vapor pressure of any solvent used in a new cold cleaner is greater than 0.6 psia; or, if any solvent 

used in a new cold cleaner is heated above 120 degrees Fahrenheit, then the cold cleaner must comply with at 

least one of the following provisions: 

a. The cold cleaner must be designed such that the ratio of the freeboard height to the width of the cleaner is 

equal to or greater than 0.7. (R 336.1707(2)(a)) 
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b. The solvent bath must be covered with water if the solvent is insoluble and has a specific gravity of more 

than 1.0. (R 336.1707(2)(b)) 

c. The cold cleaner must be controlled by a carbon adsorption system, condensation system, or other method 

of equivalent control approved by the AQD. (R 336.1707(2)(c))

V. TESTING/SAMPLING

NA 

VI. MONITORING/RECORDKEEPING

Records shall be maintained on file for a period of five years. (R 336.1213(3)(b)(ii)) 

1. For each new cold cleaner in which the solvent is heated, the solvent temperature shall be monitored and 

recorded at least once each calendar week during routine operating conditions. (R 336.1213(3)) 

2. The permittee shall maintain the following information on file for each cold cleaner: (R 336.1213(3)) 

a. A serial number, model number, or other unique identifier for each cold cleaner. 

b. The date the unit was installed, manufactured or that it commenced operation. 

c. The air/vapor interface area for any unit claimed to be exempt under Rule 281(h). 

d. The applicable Rule 201 exemption. 

e. The Reid vapor pressure of each solvent used. 

f. If applicable, the option chosen to comply with Rule 707(2). 

3. The permittee shall maintain written operating procedures for each cold cleaner. These written procedures 

shall be posted in an accessible, conspicuous location near each cold cleaner. (R 336.1611(3), R 336.1707(4)) 

4. As noted in Rule 611(2)(c) and Rule 707(3)(c), if applicable, an initial demonstration that the waste solvent is a 

safety hazard shall be made prior to storage in non-closed containers. If the waste solvent is a safety hazard 

and is stored in non-closed containers, verification that the waste solvent is disposed of so that not more than 

20 percent, by weight, is allowed to evaporate into the atmosphere shall be made on a monthly basis. 

(R 336.1213(3), R 336.1611(2)(c), R 336.1707(3)(c))

VII. REPORTING

1. Prompt reporting of deviations pursuant to General Conditions 21 and 22 of Part A. (R 336.1213(3)(c)(ii)) 

2. Semiannual reporting of monitoring and deviations pursuant to General Condition 23 of Part A. The report shall 

be postmarked or received by the appropriate AQD District Office by March 15 for reporting period July 1 to 

December 31 and September 15 for reporting period January 1 to June 30. (R 336.1213(3)(c)(i)) 

3. Annual certification of compliance pursuant to General Conditions 19 and 20 of Part A. The report shall be 

postmarked or received by the appropriate AQD District Office by March 15 for the previous calendar year. 

(R 336.1213(4)(c))

See Appendix 8 
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VIII. STACK/VENT RESTRICTION(S)

NA 

IX. OTHER REQUIREMENT(S)

NA 
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E. NON-APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS

At the time of the ROP issuance, the AQD has determined that the requirements identified in the table below are 

not applicable to the specified emission unit(s) and/or flexible group(s). This determination is incorporated into the 

permit shield provisions set forth in the General Conditions in Part A pursuant to Rule 213(6)(a)(ii). If the permittee 

makes a change that affects the basis of the non-applicability determination, the permit shield established as a 

result of that non-applicability decision is no longer valid for that emission unit or flexible group. 

At the time of the ROP issuance, the AQD has determined that no non-applicable requirements have been 

identified for incorporation into the permit shield provision set forth in the General Conditions in Part A pursuant to 

Rule 213(6)(a)(ii). 
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APPENDICES

Appendix 1: Abbreviations and Acronyms 

The following is an alphabetical listing of abbreviations/acronyms that may be used in this permit. 

AQD Air Quality Division MM Million 

Acfm Actual cubic feet per minute MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet 

BACT Best Available Control Technology MW Megawatts 

BTU British Thermal Unit NA Not Applicable 

°C Degrees Celsius NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

CAA Federal Clean Air Act NESHAP National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air 

Pollutants 

CAM Compliance Assurance Monitoring NMOC Non-methane Organic Compounds 

CEM Continuous Emission Monitoring NOx Oxides of Nitrogen 

CFR Code of Federal Regulations NSPS New Source Performance Standards 

CO Carbon Monoxide NSR New Source Review 

COM Continuous Opacity Monitoring PM Particulate Matter 

department Michigan Department of Environmental Quality PM-10 Particulate Matter less than 10 microns in 

diameter 

Dscf Dry standard cubic foot pph Pound per hour 

Dscm Dry standard cubic meter ppm Parts per million 

EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency ppmv Parts per million by volume 

EU Emission Unit ppmw Parts per million by weight 

°F Degrees Fahrenheit PS Performance Specification 

FG Flexible Group PSD Prevention of Significant Deterioration 

GACS Gallon of Applied Coating Solids psia Pounds per square inch absolute 

GC General Condition psig Pounds per square inch gauge 

gr Grains PeTE Permanent Total Enclosure 

HAP Hazardous Air Pollutant PTI Permit to Install 

Hg Mercury RACT Reasonable Available Control Technology 

Hr Hour ROP Renewable Operating Permit 

HP Horsepower SC Special Condition 

H2S Hydrogen Sulfide scf Standard cubic feet 

HVLP High Volume Low Pressure * sec Seconds 

ID Identification (Number) SCR Selective Catalytic Reduction 

IRSL Initial Risk Screening Level SO2 Sulfur Dioxide 

ITSL Initial Threshold Screening Level SRN State Registration Number 

LAER Lowest Achievable Emission Rate TAC Toxic Air Contaminant 

Lb Pound Temp Temperature 

M Meter THC Total Hydrocarbons 

MACT Maximum Achievable Control Technology tpy Tons per year 

MAERS Michigan Air Emissions Reporting System μg Microgram 

MAP Malfunction Abatement Plan VE Visible Emissions 

MDEQ Michigan Department of Environmental Quality VOC Volatile Organic Compounds 

Mg Milligram yr Year 

Mm Millimeter 

*For HVLP applicators, the pressure measured at the gun air cap shall not exceed 10 pounds per square inch gauge (psig). 
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Appendix 2. Schedule of Compliance 

The permittee certified in the ROP application that this stationary source is in compliance with all applicable 

requirements and the permittee shall continue to comply with all terms and conditions of this ROP. A Schedule of 

Compliance is not required. (R 336.1213(4)(a), R 336.1119(a)(ii)) 

Appendix 3. Monitoring Requirements

Specific monitoring requirement procedures, methods or specifications are detailed in Part A or the appropriate 

Source-Wide, Emission Unit and/or Flexible Group Special Conditions. Therefore, this appendix is not applicable. 

Appendix 4. Recordkeeping 

The permittee shall use the following approved formats and procedures for the recordkeeping requirements 

referenced in FGNESHAPN, FGRULE287(c), and FGRULE290. Alternative formats must be approved by the AQD 

District Supervisor. 

FGNESHAPN

The Permittee shall use the Daily Process Operations Record Form. Alternate formats must meet the provisions of 

40 CFR Part 63 Subpart N and be approved by the AQD District Supervisor. 
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 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY DIVISION 

DAILY PROCESS OPERATIONS RECORD 

This information is required by Article II, Part 55 (Air Pollution Control) of P.A. 451 of 1994, as amended, and the Federal Clean 

Air Act of 1990. Failure to provide this information may result in penalties and/or imprisonment. 

Applicable Rule: 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart N--National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard 

and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks. 

All affected facilities must maintain records of the amount of time each affected tank is in operation. If an affected 

facility is using a nonresettable ampere-hr meter to demonstrate that it is a small, hard chromium electroplating 

facility, records of the actual rectifier usage (amp-hrs) must be maintained. Records must be maintained on file for 

five years and made available upon request for inspection by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. 

1. Plant Name and Location 

Tank ID # Date Hours of Operation 

 

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EQP 5711 (04/97)
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FGRULE287(c) 

The permittee shall use the DEQ Rule 287(c) Permit to Install Exemption Record form (EQP 3562) or an alternative 

format as approved by the AQD District Supervisor to document monthly records as required by R 336.1287(c) and 

FGRULE287(c). 

FGRULE290 

The permittee shall use the DEQ Rule 290 Permit to Install Exemption Record form (EQP 3558) or an alternative 

format as approved by the AQD District Supervisor to document monthly records as required by R 336.1290 and 

FGRULE290. 

Appendix 5. Testing Procedures 

The permittee shall use the following federal Reference Test Methods to measure the pollutant emissions for the 

applicable requirements referenced in FGNP-1, FGSP-1, and FGNESHAPN. Any alternatives to the following test 

methods shall be approved by the Air Quality Division or the U.S. EPA where applicable. 

1. Formaldehyde – Method 316. 

2. Total Chromium – Reference Method 29. 

3. Hexavalent Chromium – Reference Method 306 

4. Nickel – Reference Method 29. 

5. 1,3 Dichloro-2-propanol - Reference Method 18. 

Appendix 6. Permits to Install

The following table lists any PTIs issued since the effective date of previously issued ROP No. 199900010. 

Permit to Install 

Number Description of Equipment 

Corresponding 

Emission Unit(s) or 

Flexible Group(s) 

NA NA NA 

Appendix 7. Emission Calculations 

There are no specific emission calculations to be used for this ROP. Therefore, this appendix is not applicable. 
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Appendix 8. Reporting 

A. Annual, Semiannual, and Deviation Certification Reporting 

The permittee shall use the DEQ Report Certification form (EQP 5736) and DEQ Deviation Report form 

(EQP 5737) for the annual and deviation certification reporting referenced in Section IV of the Requirement Tables. 

Alternative formats must meet the provisions of R 336.1213(4)(c) and R 336.1213(3)(c)(i), respectively, and be 

approved by the AQD District Supervisor. 

B. Other Reporting 

Specific reporting requirement formats and procedures are detailed in Part A or the appropriate Source-Wide, 

Emission Unit and/or Flexible Group Special Conditions. Therefore, Part B of this appendix is not applicable. 

Appendix 9. Operation and Maintenance Plan/Malfunction Abatement Plan 

The permittee shall implement an approved Operation and Maintenance Plan/Malfunction Abatement Plan.