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Subpart AAAAA—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Lime Manufacturing PlantsContentsWhat This Subpart Covers
§63.7080 What is the purpose of this subpart?
§63.7081 Am I subject to this subpart?
§63.7082 What parts of my plant does this subpart cover?
§63.7083 When do I have to comply with this subpart?
§63.7090 What emission limitations must I meet?
§63.7100 What are my general requirements for complying with this subpart?
§63.7110 By what date must I conduct performance tests and other initial compliance demonstrations?
§63.7111 When must I conduct subsequent performance tests?
§63.7112 What performance tests, design evaluations, and other procedures must I use?
§63.7113 What are my monitoring installation, operation, and maintenance requirements?
§63.7114 How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the emission limitations standard?
§63.7120 How do I monitor and collect data to demonstrate continuous compliance?
§63.7121 How do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the emission limitations standard?
§63.7130 What notifications must I submit and when?
§63.7131 What reports must I submit and when?
§63.7132 What records must I keep?
§63.7133 In what form and for how long must I keep my records?
§63.7140 What parts of the General Provisions apply to me?
§63.7141 Who implements and enforces this subpart?
§63.7142 What are the requirements for claiming area source status?
§63.7143 What definitions apply to this subpart?
Table 1 to Subpart AAAAA of Part 63—Emission Limits Table 2 to Subpart AAAAA of Part 63—Operating Limits Table 3 to Subpart AAAAA of Part 63—Initial Compliance With Emission Limits Table 4 to Subpart AAAAA of Part 63—Requirements for Performance Tests Table 5 to Subpart AAAAA of Part 63—Continuous Compliance With Operating Limits Table 6 to Subpart AAAAA of Part 63—Periodic Monitoring for Compliance With Opacity and Visible Emissions Limits Table 7 to Subpart AAAAA of Part 63—Requirements for Reports Table 8 to Subpart AAAAA of Part 63—Applicability of General Provisions to Subpart AAAAA Source: 69 FR 416, Jan. 5, 2004, unless otherwise noted. Back to Top
§63.7080 What is the purpose of this subpart?This subpart establishes national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for lime manufacturing plants. This subpart also establishes requirements to demonstrate initial and continuous compliance with the emission limitations. Back to Top
§63.7081 Am I subject to this subpart?(a) You are subject to this subpart if you own or operate a lime manufacturing plant (LMP) that is a major source, or that is located at, or is part of, a major source of hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions, unless the LMP is located at a kraft pulp mill, soda pulp mill, sulfite pulp mill, beet sugar manufacturing plant, or only processes sludge containing calcium carbonate from water softening processes.(1) An LMP is an establishment engaged in the manufacture of lime product (calcium oxide, calcium oxide with magnesium oxide, or dead burned dolomite) by calcination of limestone, dolomite, shells or other calcareous substances.(2) A major source of HAP is a plant site that emits or has the potential to emit any single HAP at a rate of 9.07 megagrams (10 tons) or more per year or any combination of HAP at a rate of 22.68 megagrams (25 tons) or more per year from all emission sources at the plant site.(b) [Reserved] Back to Top
§63.7082 What parts of my plant does this subpart cover?(a) This subpart applies to each existing or new lime kiln(s) and their associated cooler(s), and processed stone handling (PSH) operations system(s) located at an LMP that is a major source.(b) A new lime kiln is a lime kiln, and (if applicable) its associated lime cooler, for which construction or reconstruction began after December 20, 2002, if you met the applicability criteria in §63.7081 at the time you began construction or reconstruction.(c) A new PSH operations system is the equipment in paragraph (g) of this section, for which construction or reconstruction began after December 20, 2002, if you met the applicability criteria in §63.7081 at the time you began construction or reconstruction.(d) A lime kiln or PSH operations system is reconstructed if it meets the criteria for reconstruction defined in §63.2.(e) An existing lime kiln is any lime kiln, and (if applicable) its associated lime cooler, that does not meet the definition of a new kiln of paragraph (b) of this section.(f) An existing PSH operations system is any PHS operations system that does not meet the definition of a new PSH operations system in paragraph (c) of this section.(g) A PSH operations system includes all equipment associated with PSH operations beginning at the processed stone storage bin(s) or open storage pile(s) and ending where the processed stone is fed into the kiln. It includes man-made processed stone storage bins (but not open processed stone storage piles), conveying system transfer points, bulk loading or unloading systems, screening operations, surge bins, bucket elevators, and belt conveyors. No other materials processing operations are subject to this subpart.(h) Nuisance dust collectors on lime coolers are part of the lime materials processing operations and are not covered by this subpart.(i) Lime hydrators are not subject to this subpart.(j) Open material storage piles are not subject to this subpart. Back to Top
§63.7083 When do I have to comply with this subpart?(a) If you have a new affected source, you must comply with this subpart according to paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section.(1) If you start up your affected source before January 5, 2004, you must comply with the emission limitations no later than January 5, 2004, and you must have completed all applicable performance tests no later than July 5, 2004.(2) If you start up your affected source after January 5, 2004, then you must comply with the emission limitations for new affected sources upon startup of your affected source and you must have completed all applicable performance tests no later than 180 days after startup.(b) If you have an existing affected source, you must comply with the applicable emission limitations for the existing affected source, and you must have completed all applicable performance tests no later than January 5, 2007.(c) If you have an LMP that is an area source that increases its emissions or its potential to emit such that it becomes a major source of HAP, the deadlines specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this section apply.(1) New affected sources at your LMP you must be in compliance with this subpart upon startup.(2) Existing affected sources at your LMP must be in compliance with this subpart within 3 years after your source becomes a major source of HAP.(d) You must meet the notification requirements in §63.7130 according to the schedule in §63.7130 and in subpart A of this part. Some of the notifications must be submitted before you are required to comply with the emission limitations in this subpart. Back to Top
§63.7090 What emission limitations must I meet?(a) You must meet each emission limit in Table 1 to this subpart that applies to you.(b) You must meet each operating limit in Table 2 to this subpart that applies to you. Back to Top
§63.7100 What are my general requirements for complying with this subpart?(a) After your initial compliance date, you must be in compliance with the emission limitations (including operating limits) in this subpart at all times, except during periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction.(b) You must be in compliance with the opacity and visible emission (VE) limits in this subpart during the times specified in §63.6(h)(1).(c) You must always operate and maintain your affected source, including air pollution control and monitoring equipment, according to the provisions in §63.6(e)(1)(i).(d) You must prepare and implement for each LMP, a written operations, maintenance, and monitoring (OM&M) plan. You must submit the plan to the applicable permitting authority for review and approval as part of the application for a 40 CFR part 70 or 40 CFR part 71 permit. Any subsequent changes to the plan must be submitted to the applicable permitting authority for review and approval. Pending approval by the applicable permitting authority of an initial or amended plan, you must comply with the provisions of the submitted plan. Each plan must contain the following information:(1) Process and control device parameters to be monitored to determine compliance, along with established operating limits or ranges, as applicable, for each emission unit.(2) A monitoring schedule for each emission unit.(3) Procedures for the proper operation and maintenance of each emission unit and each air pollution control device used to meet the applicable emission limitations and operating limits in Tables 1 and 2 to this subpart, respectively.(4) Procedures for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of monitoring devices or systems used to determine compliance, including:(i) Calibration and certification of accuracy of each monitoring device;(ii) Performance and equipment specifications for the sample interface, parametric signal analyzer, and the data collection and reduction systems;(iii) Ongoing operation and maintenance procedures in accordance with the general requirements of §63.8(c)(1), (3), and (4)(ii); and(iv) Ongoing data quality assurance procedures in accordance with the general requirements of §63.8(d).(5) Procedures for monitoring process and control device parameters.(6) Corrective actions to be taken when process or operating parameters or add-on control device parameters deviate from the operating limits specified in Table 2 to this subpart, including:(i) Procedures to determine and record the cause of a deviation or excursion, and the time the deviation or excursion began and ended; and(ii) Procedures for recording the corrective action taken, the time corrective action was initiated, and the time and date the corrective action was completed.(7) A maintenance schedule for each emission unit and control device that is consistent with the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations for routine and long-term maintenance.(e) You must develop a written startup, shutdown, and malfunction plan (SSMP) according to the provisions in §63.6(e)(3).
[69 FR 416, Jan. 5, 2004, as amended at 71 FR 20467, Apr. 20, 2006]
§63.7110 By what date must I conduct performance tests and other initial compliance demonstrations?(a) If you have an existing affected source, you must complete all applicable performance tests within January 5, 2007, according to the provisions in §§63.7(a)(2) and 63.7114.(b) If you have a new affected source, and commenced construction or reconstruction between December 20, 2002, and January 5, 2004, you must demonstrate initial compliance with either the proposed emission limitation or the promulgated emission limitation no later than 180 calendar days after January 5, 2004 or within 180 calendar days after startup of the source, whichever is later, according to §§63.7(a)(2)(ix) and 63.7114.(c) If you commenced construction or reconstruction between December 20, 2002, and January 5, 2004, and you chose to comply with the proposed emission limitation when demonstrating initial compliance, you must conduct a demonstration of compliance with the promulgated emission limitation within January 5, 2007 or after startup of the source, whichever is later, according to §§63.7(a)(2)(ix) and 63.7114.(d) For each initial compliance requirement in Table 3 to this subpart that applies to you where the monitoring averaging period is 3 hours, the 3-hour period for demonstrating continuous compliance for emission units within existing affected sources at LMP begins at 12:01 a.m. on the compliance date for existing affected sources, that is, the day following completion of the initial compliance demonstration, and ends at 3:01 a.m. on the same day.(e) For each initial compliance requirement in Table 3 to this subpart that applies to you where the monitoring averaging period is 3 hours, the 3-hour period for demonstrating continuous compliance for emission units within new or reconstructed affected sources at LMP begins at 12:01 a.m. on the day following completion of the initial compliance demonstration, as required in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, and ends at 3:01 a.m. on the same day. Back to Top
§63.7111 When must I conduct subsequent performance tests?You must conduct a performance test within 5 years following the initial performance test and within 5 years following each subsequent performance test thereafter. Back to Top
§63.7112 What performance tests, design evaluations, and other procedures must I use?(a) You must conduct each performance test in Table 4 to this subpart that applies to you.(b) Each performance test must be conducted according to the requirements in §63.7(e)(1) and under the specific conditions specified in Table 4 to this subpart.(c) You may not conduct performance tests during periods of startup, shutdown, or malfunction, as specified in §63.7(e)(1).(d) Except for opacity and VE observations, you must conduct three separate test runs for each performance test required in this section, as specified in §63.7(e)(3). Each test run must last at least 1 hour.(e) The emission rate of particulate matter (PM) from each lime kiln (and each lime cooler if there is a separate exhaust to the atmosphere from the lime cooler) must be computed for each run using Equation 1 of this section:
(f)(1) If you choose to meet a weighted average emission limit as specified in item 4 of Table 1 to this subpart, you must calculate a combined particulate emission rate from all kilns and coolers within your LMP using Equation 2 of this section:
Pi = Stone feed rate to kiln i, ton/hr. n = Number of kilns you wish to include in averaging.
(2) You do not have to include every kiln in this calculation, only include kilns you wish to average. Kilns that have a PM emission limit of 0.60 lb/tsf are ineligible for any averaging.(g) The weighted average PM emission limit from all kilns and coolers for which you are averaging must be calculated using Equation 3 of this section:
Pj = Stone feed rate to kiln j, ton/hr. m = Number of kilns and kiln/cooler combinations you are averaging at your LMP. You must include the same kilns in the calculation of ET and ETN. Kilns that have a PM emission limit of 0.60 lb/tsf are ineligible for any averaging.
(h) Performance test results must be documented in complete test reports that contain the information required by paragraphs (h)(1) through (10) of this section, as well as all other relevant information. The plan to be followed during testing must be made available to the Administrator at least 60 days prior to testing.(1) A brief description of the process and the air pollution control system;(2) Sampling location description(s);(3) A description of sampling and analytical procedures and any modifications to standard procedures;(4) Test results, including opacity;(5) Quality assurance procedures and results;(6) Records of operating conditions during the test, preparation of standards, and calibration procedures;(7) Raw data sheets for field sampling and field and laboratory analyses;(8) Documentation of calculations;(9) All data recorded and used to establish operating limits; and(10) Any other information required by the test method.(i) [Reserved](j) You must establish any applicable 3-hour block average operating limit indicated in Table 2 to this subpart according to the applicable requirements in Table 3 to this subpart and paragraphs (j)(1) through (4) of this section.(1) Continuously record the parameter during the PM performance test and include the parameter record(s) in the performance test report.(2) Determine the average parameter value for each 15-minute period of each test run.(3) Calculate the test run average for the parameter by taking the average of all the 15-minute parameter values for the run.(4) Calculate the 3-hour operating limit by taking the average of the three test run averages.(k) For each building enclosing any PSH operations that is subject to a VE limit, you must conduct a VE check according to item 18 in Table 4 to this subpart, and in accordance with paragraphs (k)(1) through (3) of this section.(1) Conduct visual inspections that consist of a visual survey of the building over the test period to identify if there are VE, other than condensed water vapor.(2) Select a position at least 15 but not more 1,320 feet from each side of the building with the sun or other light source generally at your back.(3) The observer conducting the VE checks need not be certified to conduct EPA Method 9 in appendix A to part 60 of this chapter, but must meet the training requirements as described in EPA Method 22 in appendix A to part 60 of this chapter.(l) When determining compliance with the opacity standards for fugitive emissions from PSH operations in item 7 of Table 1 to this subpart, you must conduct EPA Method 9 in appendix A to part 60 of this chapter according to item 17 in Table 4 to this subpart, and in accordance with paragraphs (l)(1) through (3) of this section.(1) The minimum distance between the observer and the emission source shall be 4.57 meters (15 feet).(2) The observer shall, when possible, select a position that minimizes interference from other fugitive emission sources (e.g., road dust). The required observer position relative to the sun must be followed.(3) If you use wet dust suppression to control PM from PSH operations, a visible mist is sometimes generated by the spray. The water mist must not be confused with particulate matter emissions and is not to be considered VE. When a water mist of this nature is present, you must observe emissions at a point in the plume where the mist is no longer visible. Back to Top
§63.7113 What are my monitoring installation, operation, and maintenance requirements?(a) You must install, operate, and maintain each continuous parameter monitoring system (CPMS) according to your OM&M plan required by §63.7100(d) and paragraphs (a)(1) through (5) of this section, and you must install, operate, and maintain each continuous opacity monitoring system (COMS) as required by paragraph (g) of this section(1) The CPMS must complete a minimum of one cycle of operation for each successive 15-minute period.(2) To calculate a valid hourly value, you must have at least four equally spaced data values (or at least two, if that condition is included to allow for periodic calibration checks) for that hour from a CPMS that is not out of control according your OM&M plan, and use all valid data.(3) To calculate the average for each 3-hour block averaging period, you must use all valid data, and you must have at least 66 percent of the hourly averages for that period using only hourly average values that are based on valid data (i.e., not from out-of-control periods).(4) You must conduct a performance evaluation of each CPMS in accordance with your OM&M plan.(5) You must continuously operate and maintain the CPMS according to the OM&M plan, including, but not limited to, maintaining necessary parts for routine repairs of the monitoring equipment.(b) For each flow measurement device, you must meet the requirements in paragraphs (a)(1) through (5) and (b)(1) through (4) of this section.(1) Use a flow sensor with a minimum tolerance of 2 percent of the flow rate.(2) Reduce swirling flow or abnormal velocity distributions due to upstream and downstream disturbances.(3) Conduct a flow sensor calibration check at least semiannually.(4) At least monthly, inspect all components for integrity, all electrical connections for continuity, and all mechanical connections for leakage.(c) For each pressure measurement device, you must meet the requirements in paragraphs (a)(1) through (5) and (c)(1) through (7) of this section.(1) Locate the pressure sensor(s) in or as close to as possible a position that provides a representative measurement of the pressure.(2) Minimize or eliminate pulsating pressure, vibration, and internal and external corrosion.(3) Use a gauge with a minimum tolerance of 0.5 inch of water or a transducer with a minimum tolerance of 1 percent of the pressure range.(4) Check pressure tap pluggage daily.(5) Using a manometer, check gauge calibration quarterly and transducer calibration monthly.(6) Conduct calibration checks any time the sensor exceeds the manufacturer's specified maximum operating pressure range or install a new pressure sensor.(7) At least monthly, inspect all components for integrity, all electrical connections for continuity, and all mechanical connections for leakage.(d) For each bag leak detection system (BLDS), you must meet any applicable requirements in paragraphs (a)(1) through (5) and (d)(1) through (8) of this section.(1) The BLDS must be certified by the manufacturer to be capable of detecting PM emissions at concentrations of 10 milligrams per actual cubic meter (0.0044 grains per actual cubic foot) or less.(2) The sensor on the BLDS must provide output of relative PM emissions.(3) The BLDS must have an alarm that will sound automatically when it detects an increase in relative PM emissions greater than a preset level.(4) The alarm must be located in an area where appropriate plant personnel will be able to hear it.(5) For a positive-pressure fabric filter (FF), each compartment or cell must have a bag leak detector (BLD). For a negative-pressure or induced-air FF, the BLD must be installed downstream of the FF. If multiple BLD are required (for either type of FF), the detectors may share the system instrumentation and alarm.(6) Bag leak detection systems must be installed, operated, adjusted, and maintained according to the manufacturer's written specifications and recommendations. Standard operating procedures must be incorporated into the OM&M plan.(7) At a minimum, initial adjustment of the system must consist of establishing the baseline output in both of the following ways:(i) Adjust the range and the averaging period of the device.(ii) Establish the alarm set points and the alarm delay time.(8) After initial adjustment, the range, averaging period, alarm set points, or alarm delay time may not be adjusted except as specified in the OM&M plan required by §63.7100(d). In no event may the range be increased by more than 100 percent or decreased by more than 50 percent over a 365-day period unless a responsible official, as defined in §63.2, certifies in writing to the Administrator that the FF has been inspected and found to be in good operating condition.(e) For each PM detector, you must meet any applicable requirements in paragraphs (a)(1) through (5) and (e)(1) through (8) of this section.(1) The PM detector must be certified by the manufacturer to be capable of detecting PM emissions at concentrations of 10 milligrams per actual cubic meter (0.0044 grains per actual cubic foot) or less.(2) The sensor on the PM detector must provide output of relative PM emissions.(3) The PM detector must have an alarm that will sound automatically when it detects an increase in relative PM emissions greater than a preset level.(4) The alarm must be located in an area where appropriate plant personnel will be able to hear it.(5) For a positive-pressure electrostatic precipitator (ESP), each compartment must have a PM detector. For a negative-pressure or induced-air ESP, the PM detector must be installed downstream of the ESP. If multiple PM detectors are required (for either type of ESP), the detectors may share the system instrumentation and alarm.(6) Particulate matter detectors must be installed, operated, adjusted, and maintained according to the manufacturer's written specifications and recommendations. Standard operating procedures must be incorporated into the OM&M plan.(7) At a minimum, initial adjustment of the system must consist of establishing the baseline output in both of the following ways:(i) Adjust the range and the averaging period of the device.(ii) Establish the alarm set points and the alarm delay time.(8) After initial adjustment, the range, averaging period, alarm set points, or alarm delay time may not be adjusted except as specified in the OM&M plan required by §63.7100(d). In no event may the range be increased by more than 100 percent or decreased by more than 50 percent over a 365-day period unless a responsible official as defined in §63.2 certifies in writing to the Administrator that the ESP has been inspected and found to be in good operating condition.(f) For each emission unit equipped with an add-on air pollution control device, you must inspect each capture/collection and closed vent system at least once each calendar year to ensure that each system is operating in accordance with the operating requirements in item 6 of Table 2 to this subpart and record the results of each inspection.(g) For each COMS used to monitor an add-on air pollution control device, you must meet the requirements in paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this section.(1) Install the COMS at the outlet of the control device.(2) Install, maintain, calibrate, and operate the COMS as required by 40 CFR part 63, subpart A, General Provisions and according to Performance Specification (PS)-1 of appendix B to part 60 of this chapter. Facilities that operate COMS installed on or before February 6, 2001, may continue to meet the requirements in effect at the time of COMS installation unless specifically required to re-certify the COMS by their permitting authority. Back to Top
§63.7114 How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the emission limitations standard?(a) You must demonstrate initial compliance with each emission limit in Table 1 to this subpart that applies to you, according to Table 3 to this subpart. For existing lime kilns and their associated coolers, you may perform VE measurements in accordance with EPA Method 9 of appendix A to part 60 in lieu of installing a COMS or PM detector if any of the conditions in paragraphs (a)(1) through (3) of this section exist:(1) You use a FF for PM control, and the FF is under positive pressure and has multiple stacks; or(2) The control device exhausts through a monovent; or(3) The installation of a COMS in accordance with PS-1 of appendix B to part 60 is infeasible.(b) You must establish each site-specific operating limit in Table 2 to this subpart that applies to you according to the requirements in §63.7112(j) and Table 4 to this subpart. Alternative parameters may be monitored if approval is obtained according to the procedures in §63.8(f)(c) You must submit the Notification of Compliance Status containing the results of the initial compliance demonstration according to the requirements in §63.7130(e). Back to Top
§63.7120 How do I monitor and collect data to demonstrate continuous compliance?(a) You must monitor and collect data according to this section.(b) Except for monitor malfunctions, associated repairs, required quality assurance or control activities (including, as applicable, calibration checks and required zero adjustments), and except for PSH operations subject to monthly VE testing, you must monitor continuously (or collect data at all required intervals) at all times that the emission unit is operating.(c) Data recorded during the conditions described in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this section may not be used either in data averages or calculations of emission or operating limits; or in fulfilling a minimum data availability requirement. You must use all the data collected during all other periods in assessing the operation of the control device and associated control system.(1) Monitoring system breakdowns, repairs, preventive maintenance, calibration checks, and zero (low-level) and high-level adjustments;(2) Periods of non-operation of the process unit (or portion thereof), resulting in cessation of the emissions to which the monitoring applies; and(3) Start-ups, shutdowns, and malfunctions. Back to Top
§63.7121 How do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the emission limitations standard?(a) You must demonstrate continuous compliance with each emission limitation in Tables 1 and 2 to this subpart that applies to you according to the methods specified in Tables 5 and 6 to this subpart.(b) You must report each instance in which you did not meet each operating limit, opacity limit, and VE limit in Tables 2 and 6 to this subpart that applies to you. This includes periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction. These instances are deviations from the emission limitations in this subpart. These deviations must be reported according to the requirements in §63.7131.(c) [Reserved] (d) Consistent with §§63.6(e) and 63.7(e)(1), deviations that occur during a period of startup, shutdown, or malfunction are not violations if you demonstrate to the Administrator's satisfaction that you were operating in accordance with §63.6(e)(1). The Administrator will determine whether deviations that occur during a period of startup, shutdown, or malfunction are violations, according to the provisions in §63.6(e).(e) For each PSH operation subject to an opacity limit as specified in Table 1 to this subpart, and any vents from buildings subject to an opacity limit, you must conduct a VE check according to item 1 in Table 6 to this subpart, and as follows:(1) Conduct visual inspections that consist of a visual survey of each stack or process emission point over the test period to identify if there are VE, other than condensed water vapor.(2) Select a position at least 15 but not more 1,320 feet from the affected emission point with the sun or other light source generally at your back.(3) The observer conducting the VE checks need not be certified to conduct EPA Method 9 in appendix A to part 60 of this chapter, but must meet the training requirements as described in EPA Method 22 of appendix A to part 60 of this chapter.(f) For existing lime kilns and their associated coolers, you may perform VE measurements in accordance with EPA Method 9 of appendix A to part 60 in lieu of installing a COMS or PM detector if any of the conditions in paragraphs (f)(1) or (3) of this section exist:(1) You use a FF for PM control, and the FF is under positive pressure and has multiple stacks; or(2) The control device exhausts through a monovent; or(3) The installation of a COMS in accordance with PS-1 of appendix B to part 60 is infeasible.
§63.7130 What notifications must I submit and when?(a) You must submit all of the notifications in §§63.6(h)(4) and (5); 63.7(b) and (c); 63.8(e); (f)(4) and (6); and 63.9 (a) through (j) that apply to you, by the dates specified.(b) As specified in §63.9(b)(2), if you start up your affected source before January 5, 2004, you must submit an initial notification not later than 120 calendar days after January 5, 2004.(c) If you startup your new or reconstructed affected source on or after January 5, 2004, you must submit an initial notification not later than 120 calendar days after you start up your affected source.(d) If you are required to conduct a performance test, you must submit a notification of intent to conduct a performance test at least 60 calendar days before the performance test is scheduled to begin, as required in §63.7(b)(1).(e) If you are required to conduct a performance test, design evaluation, opacity observation, VE observation, or other initial compliance demonstration as specified in Table 3 or 4 to this subpart, you must submit a Notification of Compliance Status according to §63.9(h)(2)(ii).(1) For each initial compliance demonstration required in Table 3 to this subpart that does not include a performance test, you must submit the Notification of Compliance Status before the close of business on the 30th calendar day following the completion of the initial compliance demonstration.(2) For each compliance demonstration required in Table 5 to this subpart that includes a performance test conducted according to the requirements in Table 4 to this subpart, you must submit the Notification of Compliance Status, including the performance test results, before the close of business on the 60th calendar day following the completion of the performance test according to §63.10(d)(2). Back to Top
§63.7131 What reports must I submit and when?(a) You must submit each report listed in Table 7 to this subpart that applies to you.(b) Unless the Administrator has approved a different schedule for submission of reports under §63.10(a), you must submit each report by the date specified in Table 7 to this subpart and according to the requirements in paragraphs (b)(1) through (5) of this section:(1) The first compliance report must cover the period beginning on the compliance date that is specified for your affected source in §63.7083 and ending on June 30 or December 31, whichever date is the first date following the end of the first half calendar year after the compliance date that is specified for your source in §63.7083.(2) The first compliance report must be postmarked or delivered no later than July 31 or January 31, whichever date follows the end of the first half calendar year after the compliance date that is specified for your affected source in §63.7083.(3) Each subsequent compliance report must cover the semiannual reporting period from January 1 through June 30 or the semiannual reporting period from July 1 through December 31.(4) Each subsequent compliance report must be postmarked or delivered no later than July 31 or January 31, whichever date is the first date following the end of the semiannual reporting period.(5) For each affected source that is subject to permitting regulations pursuant to part 70 or part 71 of this chapter, if the permitting authority has established dates for submitting semiannual reports pursuant to §§70.6(a)(3)(iii)(A) or 71.6(a)(3)(iii)(A) of this chapter, you may submit the first and subsequent compliance reports according to the dates the permitting authority has established instead of according to the dates specified in paragraphs (b)(1) through (4) of this section.(c) The compliance report must contain the information specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (6) of this section.(1) Company name and address.(2) Statement by a responsible official with that official's name, title, and signature, certifying the truth, accuracy, and completeness of the content of the report.(3) Date of report and beginning and ending dates of the reporting period.(4) If you had a startup, shutdown or malfunction during the reporting period and you took actions consistent with your SSMP, the compliance report must include the information in §63.10(d)(5)(i).(5) If there were no deviations from any emission limitations (emission limit, operating limit, opacity limit, and VE limit) that apply to you, the compliance report must include a statement that there were no deviations from the emission limitations during the reporting period.(6) If there were no periods during which the continuous monitoring systems (CMS) were out-of-control as specified in §63.8(c)(7), a statement that there were no periods during which the CMS were out-of-control during the reporting period.(d) For each deviation from an emission limitation (emission limit, operating limit, opacity limit, and VE limit) that occurs at an affected source where you are not using a CMS to comply with the emission limitations in this subpart, the compliance report must contain the information specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) and (d)(1) and (2) of this section. The deviations must be reported in accordance with the requirements in §63.10(d).(1) The total operating time of each emission unit during the reporting period.(2) Information on the number, duration, and cause of deviations (including unknown cause, if applicable), as applicable, and the corrective action taken.(e) For each deviation from an emission limitation (emission limit, operating limit, opacity limit, and VE limit) occurring at an affected source where you are using a CMS to comply with the emission limitation in this subpart, you must include the information specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) and (e)(1) through (11) of this section. This includes periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction.(1) The date and time that each malfunction started and stopped.(2) The date and time that each CMS was inoperative, except for zero (low-level) and high-level checks.(3) The date, time and duration that each CMS was out-of-control, including the information in §63.8(c)(8).(4) The date and time that each deviation started and stopped, and whether each deviation occurred during a period of startup, shutdown, or malfunction or during another period.(5) A summary of the total duration of the deviations during the reporting period and the total duration as a percent of the total affected source operating time during that reporting period.(6) A breakdown of the total duration of the deviations during the reporting period into those that are due to startup, shutdown, control equipment problems, process problems, other known causes, and other unknown causes.(7) A summary of the total duration of CMS downtime during the reporting period and the total duration of CMS downtime as a percent of the total emission unit operating time during that reporting period.(8) A brief description of the process units.(9) A brief description of the CMS.(10) The date of the latest CMS certification or audit.(11) A description of any changes in CMS, processes, or controls since the last reporting period.(f) Each facility that has obtained a title V operating permit pursuant to part 70 or part 71 of this chapter must report all deviations as defined in this subpart in the semiannual monitoring report required by §§70.6(a)(3)(iii)(A) or 71.6(a)(3)(iii)(A) of this chapter. If you submit a compliance report specified in Table 7 to this subpart along with, or as part of, the semiannual monitoring report required by §§70.6(a)(3)(iii)(A) or 71.6(a)(3)(iii)(A) of this chapter, and the compliance report includes all required information concerning deviations from any emission limitation (including any operating limit), submission of the compliance report shall be deemed to satisfy any obligation to report the same deviations in the semiannual monitoring report. However, submission of a compliance report shall not otherwise affect any obligation you may have to report deviations from permit requirements to the permit authority. Back to Top
§63.7132 What records must I keep?(a) You must keep the records specified in paragraphs (a)(1) through (3) of this section.(1) A copy of each notification and report that you submitted to comply with this subpart, including all documentation supporting any Initial Notification or Notification of Compliance Status that you submitted, according to the requirements in §63.10(b)(2)(xiv).(2) The records in §63.6(e)(3)(iii) through (v) related to startup, shutdown, and malfunction.(3) Records of performance tests, performance evaluations, and opacity and VE observations as required in §63.10(b)(2)(viii).(b) You must keep the records in §63.6(h)(6) for VE observations.(c) You must keep the records required by Tables 5 and 6 to this subpart to show continuous compliance with each emission limitation that applies to you.(d) You must keep the records which document the basis for the initial applicability determination as required under §63.7081. Back to Top
§63.7133 In what form and for how long must I keep my records?(a) Your records must be in a form suitable and readily available for expeditious review, according to §63.10(b)(1).(b) As specified in §63.10(b)(1), you must keep each record for 5 years following the date of each occurrence, measurement, maintenance, corrective action, report, or record.(c) You must keep each record onsite for at least 2 years after the date of each occurrence, measurement, maintenance, corrective action, report, or record, according to §63.10(b)(1). You may keep the records offsite for the remaining 3 years. Back to Top
§63.7140 What parts of the General Provisions apply to me?Table 8 to this subpart shows which parts of the General Provisions in §§63.1 through 63.15 apply to you. When there is overlap between subpart A and subpart AAAAA, as indicated in the “Explanations” column in Table 8, subpart AAAAA takes precedence. Back to Top
§63.7141 Who implements and enforces this subpart?(a) This subpart can be implemented and enforced by us, the U.S. EPA, or by a delegated authority such as your State, local, or tribal agency. If the U.S. EPA Administrator has delegated authority to your State, local, or tribal agency, then that agency (as well as the U.S. EPA) has the authority to implement and enforce this subpart. You should contact your U.S. EPA Regional Office to find out if this subpart is delegated to your State, local, or tribal agency.(b) In delegating implementation and enforcement authority of this subpart to a State, local, or tribal agency under subpart E of this part, the authorities contained in paragraph (c) of this section are retained by the Administrator of the U.S. EPA and are not transferred to the State, local, or tribal agency.(c) The authorities that will not be delegated to State, local, or tribal agencies are as specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (6) of this section.(1) Approval of alternatives to the non-opacity emission limitations in §63.7090(a).(2) Approval of alternative opacity emission limitations in §63.7090(a).(3) Approval of alternatives to the operating limits in §63.7090(b).(4) Approval of major alternatives to test methods under §63.7(e)(2)(ii) and (f) and as defined in §63.90.(5) Approval of major alternatives to monitoring under §63.8(f) and as defined in §63.90.(6) Approval of major alternatives to recordkeeping and reporting under §63.10(f) and as defined in §63.90. Back to Top
§63.7142 What are the requirements for claiming area source status?(a) If you wish to claim that your LMP is an area source, you must measure the emissions of hydrogen chloride from all lime kilns, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, at your plant using either:(1) EPA Method 320 of appendix A to this part, (2) EPA Method 321 of appendix A to this part, or(3) ASTM Method D6735-01, Standard Test Method for Measurement of Gaseous Chlorides and Fluorides from Mineral Calcining Exhaust Sources—Impinger Method, provided that the provisions in paragraphs (a)(3)(i) through (vi) of this section are followed.(i) A test must include three or more runs in which a pair of samples is obtained simultaneously for each run according to section 11.2.6 of ASTM Method D6735-01.(ii) You must calculate the test run standard deviation of each set of paired samples to quantify data precision, according to Equation 1 of this section:
RSDa = The test run relative standard deviation for sample pair a. p = The number of test runs, ≥3.
(iv) If RSDTA is greater than 20 percent, the data are invalid and the test must be repeated.(v) The post-test analyte spike procedure of section 11.2.7 of ASTM Method D6735-01 is conducted, and the percent recovery is calculated according to section 12.6 of ASTM Method D6735-01.(vi) If the percent recovery is between 70 percent and 130 percent, inclusive, the test is valid. If the percent recovery is outside of this range, the data are considered invalid, and the test must be repeated.(b) If you conduct tests to determine the rates of emission of specific organic HAP from lime kilns at LMP for use in applicability determinations under §63.7081, you may use either:(1) Method 320 of appendix A to this part, or(2) Method 18 of appendix A to part 60 of this chapter, or(3) ASTM D6420-99, Standard Test Method for Determination of Gaseous Organic Compounds by Direct Interface Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS), provided that the provisions of paragraphs (b)(3)(i) through (iv) of this section are followed:(i) The target compound(s) are those listed in section 1.1 of ASTM D6420-99;(ii) The target concentration is between 150 parts per billion by volume and 100 parts per million by volume;(iii) For target compound(s) not listed in Table 1.1 of ASTM D6420-99, but potentially detected by mass spectrometry, the additional system continuing calibration check after each run, as detailed in section 10.5.3 of ASTM D6420-99, is conducted, met, documented, and submitted with the data report, even if there is no moisture condenser used or the compound is not considered water soluble; and(iv) For target compound(s) not listed in Table 1.1 of ASTM D6420-99, and not amenable to detection by mass spectrometry, ASTM D6420-99 may not be used.(c) It is left to the discretion of the permitting authority whether or not idled kilns must be tested for (HCl) to claim area source status. If the facility has kilns that use common feed materials and fuel, are essentially identical in design, and use essentially identical emission controls, the permitting authority may also determine if one kiln can be tested, and the HCl emissions for the other essentially identical kilns be estimated from that test. Back to Top
§63.7143 What definitions apply to this subpart?Terms used in this subpart are defined in the Clean Air Act, in §63.2, and in this section as follows:Bag leak detector system (BLDS) is a type of PM detector used on FF to identify an increase in PM emissions resulting from a broken filter bag or other malfunction and sound an alarm.Belt conveyor means a conveying device that transports processed stone from one location to another by means of an endless belt that is carried on a series of idlers and routed around a pulley at each end.Bucket elevator means a processed stone conveying device consisting of a head and foot assembly which supports and drives an endless single or double strand chain or belt to which buckets are attached.Building means any frame structure with a roof.Capture system means the equipment (including enclosures, hoods, ducts, fans, dampers, etc.) used to capture and transport PM to a control device.Control device means the air pollution control equipment used to reduce PM emissions released to the atmosphere from one or more process operations at an LMP.Conveying system means a device for transporting processed stone from one piece of equipment or location to another location within a plant. Conveying systems include but are not limited to feeders, belt conveyors, bucket elevators and pneumatic systems.Deviation means any instance in which an affected source, subject to this subpart, or an owner or operator of such a source:(1) Fails to meet any requirement or obligation established by this subpart, including but not limited to any emission limitation (including any operating limit);(2) Fails to meet any term or condition that is adopted to implement an applicable requirement in this subpart and that is included in the operating permit for any affected source required to obtain such a permit; or(3) Fails to meet any emission limitation (including any operating limit) in this subpart during startup, shutdown, or malfunction, regardless of whether or not such failure is allowed by this subpart.Emission limitation means any emission limit, opacity limit, operating limit, or VE limit.Emission unit means a lime kiln, lime cooler, storage bin, conveying system transfer point, bulk loading or unloading operation, bucket elevator or belt conveyor at an LMP.Fugitive emission means PM that is not collected by a capture system.Hydrator means the device used to produce hydrated lime or calcium hydroxide via the chemical reaction of the lime product with water.Lime cooler means the device external to the lime kiln (or part of the lime kiln itself) used to reduce the temperature of the lime produced by the kiln.Lime kiln means the device, including any associated preheater, used to produce a lime product from stone feed by calcination. Kiln types include, but are not limited to, rotary kiln, vertical kiln, rotary hearth kiln, double-shaft vertical kiln, and fluidized bed kiln.Lime manufacturing plant (LMP) means any plant which uses a lime kiln to produce lime product from limestone or other calcareous material by calcination.Lime product means the product of the lime kiln calcination process including, calcitic lime, dolomitic lime, and dead-burned dolomite.Limestone means the material comprised primarily of calcium carbonate (referred to sometimes as calcitic or high calcium limestone), magnesium carbonate, and/or the double carbonate of both calcium and magnesium (referred to sometimes as dolomitic limestone or dolomite).Monovent means an exhaust configuration of a building or emission control device (e.g., positive pressure FF) that extends the length of the structure and has a width very small in relation to its length (i.e., length-to-width ratio is typically greater than 5:1). The exhaust may be an open vent with or without a roof, louvered vents, or a combination of such features.Particulate matter (PM) detector means a system that is continuously capable of monitoring PM loading in the exhaust of FF or ESP in order to detect bag leaks, upset conditions, or control device malfunctions and sounds an alarm at a preset level. A PM detector system includes, but is not limited to, an instrument that operates on triboelectric, light scattering, light transmittance, or other effects to continuously monitor relative particulate loadings. A BLDS is a type of PM detector.Positive pressure FF or ESP means a FF or ESP with the fan(s) on the upstream side of the control device.Process stone handling operations means the equipment and transfer points between the equipment used to transport processed stone, and includes, storage bins, conveying system transfer points, bulk loading or unloading systems, screening operations, bucket elevators, and belt conveyors.Processed stone means limestone or other calcareous material that has been processed to a size suitable for feeding into a lime kiln.Screening operation means a device for separating material according to size by passing undersize material through one or more mesh surfaces (screens) in series and retaining oversize material on the mesh surfaces (screens).Stack emissions means the PM that is released to the atmosphere from a capture system or control device.Storage bin means a manmade enclosure for storage (including surge bins) of processed stone prior to the lime kiln.Transfer point means a point in a conveying operation where the material is transferred to or from a belt conveyor.Vent means an opening through which there is mechanically induced air flow for the purpose of exhausting from a building air carrying PM emissions from one or more emission units. 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Table 1 to Subpart AAAAA of Part 63—Emission Limits As required in §63.7090(a), you must meet each emission limit in the following table that applies to you.
For . . . You must meet the following emission limit 1. Existing lime kilns and their associated lime coolers that did not have a wet scrubber installed and operating prior to January 5, 2004PM emissions must not exceed 0.12 pounds per ton of stone feed (lb/tsf). 2. Existing lime kilns and their associated lime coolers that have a wet scrubber, where the scrubber itself was installed and operating prior to January 5, 2004PM emissions must not exceed 0.60 lb/tsf. If at any time after January 5, 2004 the kiln changes to a dry control system, then the PM emission limit in item 1 of this Table 1 applies, and the kiln is hereafter ineligible for the PM emission limit in item 2 of this Table 1 regardless of the method of PM control. 3. New lime kilns and their associated lime coolersPM emissions must not exceed 0.10 lb/tsf. 4. All existing and new lime kilns and their associated coolers at your LMP, and you choose to average PM emissions, except that any kiln that is allowed to meet the 0.60 lb/tsf PM emission limit is ineligible for averagingWeighted average PM emissions calculated according to Eq. 2 in §63.7112 must not exceed 0.12 lb/tsf (if you are averaging only existing kilns) or 0.10 lb/tsf (if you are averaging only new kilns). If you are averaging existing and new kilns, your weighted average PM emissions must not exceed the weighted average emission limit calculated according to Eq. 3 in §63.7112, except that no new kiln and its associated cooler considered alone may exceed an average PM emissions limit of 0.10 lb/tsf. 5. Stack emissions from all PSH operations at a new or existing affected sourcePM emissions must not exceed 0.05 grams per dry standard cubic meter (g/dscm). 6. Stack emissions from all PSH operations at a new or existing affected source, unless the stack emissions are discharged through a wet scrubber control deviceEmissions must not exceed 7 percent opacity. 7. Fugitive emissions from all PSH operations at a new or existing affected source, except as provided by item 8 of this Table 1Emissions must not exceed 10 percent opacity. 8. All PSH operations at a new or existing affected source enclosed in a buildingAll of the individually affected PSH operations must comply with the applicable PM and opacity emission limitations in items 5 through 7 of this Table 1, or the building must comply with the following: There must be no VE from the building, except from a vent; and vent emissions must not exceed the stack emissions limitations in items 5 and 6 of this Table 1. 9. Each FF that controls emissions from only an individual, enclosed storage binEmissions must not exceed 7 percent opacity. 10. Each set of multiple storage bins at a new or existing affected source, with combined stack emissionsYou must comply with the emission limits in items 5 and 6 of this Table 1. Back to Top
Table 2 to Subpart AAAAA of Part 63—Operating Limits As required in §63.7090(b), you must meet each operating limit in the following table that applies to you. For . . . You must . . . 1. Each lime kiln and each lime cooler (if there is a separate exhaust to the atmosphere from the associated lime cooler) equipped with an FFMaintain and operate the FF such that the BLDS or PM detector alarm condition does not exist for more than 5 percent of the total operating time in a 6-month period; and comply with the requirements in §63.7113(d) through (f) and Table 5 to this subpart. In lieu of a BLDS or PM detector maintain the FF such that the 6-minute average opacity for any 6-minute block period does not exceed 15 percent; and comply with the requirements in §63.7113(f) and (g) and Table 5 to this subpart. 2. Each lime kiln equipped with a wet scrubberMaintain the 3-hour block exhaust gas stream pressure drop across the wet scrubber greater than or equal to the pressure drop operating limit established during the most recent PM performance test; and maintain the 3-hour block scrubbing liquid flow rate greater than the flow rate operating limit established during the most recent performance test. 3. Each lime kiln equipped with an electrostatic precipitatorInstall a PM detector and maintain and operate the ESP such that the PM detector alarm is not activated and alarm condition does not exist for more than 5 percent of the total operating time in a 6-month period, and comply with §63.7113(e); or, maintain the ESP such that the 6-minute average opacity for any 6-minute block period does not exceed 15 percent, and comply with the requirements in §63.7113(g); and comply with the requirements in §63.7113(f) and Table 5 to this subpart. 4. Each PSH operation subject to a PM limit which uses a wet scrubberMaintain the 3-hour block average exhaust gas stream pressure drop across the wet scrubber greater than or equal to the pressure drop operating limit established during the PM performance test; and maintain the 3-hour block average scrubbing liquid flow rate greater than or equal to the flow rate operating limit established during the performance test. 5. All affected sourcesPrepare a written OM&M plan; the plan must include the items listed in §63.7100(d) and the corrective actions to be taken when required in Table 5 to this subpart. 6. Each emission unit equipped with an add-on air pollution control devicea. Vent captured emissions through a closed system, except that dilution air may be added to emission streams for the purpose of controlling temperature at the inlet to an FF; andb. Operate each capture/collection system according to the procedures and requirements in the OM&M plan. Back to Top
Table 3 to Subpart AAAAA of Part 63—Initial Compliance With Emission Limits As required in §63.7114, you must demonstrate initial compliance with each emission limitation that applies to you, according to the following table.
For . . . For the following emission limit . . . You have demonstrated initial compliance, if after following the requirements in §63.7112 . . . 1. All new or existing lime kilns and their associated lime coolers (kilns/coolers)PM emissions must not exceed 0.12 lb/tsf for all existing kilns/coolers with dry controls, 0.60 lb/tsf for existing kilns/coolers with wet scrubbers, 0.10 lb/tsf for all new kilns/coolers, or a weighted average calculated according to Eq. 3 in §63.7112The kiln outlet PM emissions (and if applicable, summed with the separate cooler PM emissions), based on the PM emissions measured using Method 5 in appendix A to part 60 of this chapter and the stone feed rate measurement over the period of initial performance test, do not exceed the emission limit; if the lime kiln is controlled by an FF or ESP and you are opting to monitor PM emissions with a BLDS or PM detector, you have installed and are operating the monitoring device according to the requirements in §63.7113(d) or (e), respectively; and if the lime kiln is controlled by an FF or ESP and you are opting to monitor PM emissions using a COMS, you have installed and are operating the COMS according to the requirements in §63.7113(g). 2. Stack emissions from all PHS operations at a new or existing affected sourcePM emissions must not exceed 0.05 g/dscmThe outlet PM emissions, based on Method 5 or Method 17 in appendix A to part 60 of this chapter, over the period of the initial performance test do not exceed 0.05 g/dscm; and if the emission unit is controlled with a wet scrubber, you have a record of the scrubber's pressure drop and liquid flow rate operating parameters over the 3-hour performance test during which emissions did not exceed the emissions limitation. 3. Stack emissions from all PSH operations at a new or existing affected source, unless the stack emissions are discharged through a wet scrubber control deviceEmissions must not exceed 7 percent opacityEach of the thirty 6-minute opacity averages during the initial compliance period, using Method 9 in appendix A to part 60 of this chapter, does not exceed the 7 percent opacity limit. At least thirty 6-minute averages must be obtained. 4. Fugitive emissions from all PSH operations at a new or existing affected sourceEmissions must not exceed 10 percent opacityEach of the 6-minute opacity averages during the initial compliance period, using Method 9 in appendix A to part 60 of this chapter, does not exceed the 10 percent opacity limit. 5. All PSH operations at a new or existing affected source, enclosed in buildingAll of the individually affected PSH operations must comply with the applicable PM and opacity emission limitations for items 2 through 4 of this Table 3, or the building must comply with the following: There must be no VE from the building, except from a vent, and vent emissions must not exceed the emission limitations in items 2 and 3 of this Table 3All the PSH operations enclosed in the building have demonstrated initial compliance according to the applicable requirements for items 2 through 4 of this Table 3; or if you are complying with the building emission limitations, there are no VE from the building according to item 18 of Table 4 to this subpart and §63.7112(k), and you demonstrate initial compliance with applicable building vent emissions limitations according to the requirements in items 2 and 3 of this Table 3. 6. Each FF that controls emissions from only an individual storage binEmissions must not exceed 7 percent opacityEach of the ten 6-minute averages during the 1-hour initial compliance period, using Method 9 in appendix A to part 60 of this chapter, does not exceed the 7 percent opacity limit. 7. Each set of multiple storage bins with combined stack emissionsYou must comply with emission limitations in items 2 and 3 of this Table 3You demonstrate initial compliance according to the requirements in items 2 and 3 of this Table 3. Back to Top
Table 4 to Subpart AAAAA of Part 63—Requirements for Performance Tests As required in §63.7112, you must conduct each performance test in the following table that applies to you.
For . . . You must . . . Using . . . According to the following requirements . . . 1. Each lime kiln and each associated lime cooler, if there is a separate exhaust to the atmosphere from the associated lime coolerSelect the location of the sampling port and the number of traverse portsMethod 1 or 1A of appendix A to part 60 of this chapter; and §63.6(d)(1)(i)Sampling sites must be located at the outlet of the control device(s) and prior to any releases to the atmosphere. 2. Each lime kiln and each associated lime cooler, if there is a separate exhaust to the atmosphere from the associated lime coolerDetermine velocity and volumetric flow rateMethod 2, 2A, 2C, 2D, 2F, or 2G in appendix A to part 60 of this chapterNot applicable. 3. Each lime kiln and each associated lime cooler, if there is a separate exhaust to the atmosphere from the associated lime coolerConduct gas molecular weight analysisMethod 3, 3A, or 3B in appendix A to part 60 of this chapterNot applicable. 4. Each lime kiln and each associated lime cooler, if there is a separate exhaust to the atmosphere from the associated lime coolerMeasure moisture content of the stack gasMethod 4 in appendix A to part 60 of this chapterNot applicable. 5. Each lime kiln and each associated lime cooler, if there is a separate exhaust to the atmosphere from the associated lime cooler, and which uses a negative pressure PM control deviceMeasure PM emissionsMethod 5 in appendix A to part 60 of this chapterConduct the test(s) when the source is operating at representative operating conditions in accordance with §63.7(e); the minimum sampling volume must be 0.85 dry standard cubic meter (dscm) (30 dry standard cubic foot (dscf)); if there is a separate lime cooler exhaust to the atmosphere, you must conduct the Method 5 test of the cooler exhaust concurrently with the kiln exhaust test. 6. Each lime kiln and each associated lime cooler, if there is a separate exhaust to the atmosphere from the associated lime cooler, and which uses a positive pressure FF or ESPMeasure PM emissionsMethod 5D in appendix A to part 60 of this chapterConduct the test(s) when the source is operating at representative operating conditions in accordance with §63.7(e); if there is a separate lime cooler exhaust to the atmosphere, you must conduct the Method 5 test of the separate cooler exhaust concurrently with the kiln exhaust test. 7. Each lime kilnDetermine the mass rate of stone feed to the kiln during the kiln PM emissions testAny suitable deviceCalibrate and maintain the device according to manufacturer's instructions; the measuring device used must be accurate to within ±5 percent of the mass rate of stone feed over its operating range. 8. Each lime kiln equipped with a wet scrubberEstablish the operating limit for the average gas stream pressure drop across the wet scrubberData for the gas stream pressure drop measurement device during the kiln PM performance testThe continuous pressure drop measurement device must be accurate within plus or minus 1 percent; you must collect the pressure drop data during the period of the performance test and determine the operating limit according to §63.7112(j). 9. Each lime kiln equipped with a wet scrubberEstablish the operating limit for the average liquid flow rate to the scrubberData from the liquid flow rate measurement device during the kiln PM performance testThe continuous scrubbing liquid flow rate measuring device must be accurate within plus or minus 1 percent; you must collect the flow rate data during the period of the performance test and determine the operating limit according to §63.7112(j). 10. Each lime kiln equipped with a FF or ESP that is monitored with a PM detectorHave installed and have operating the BLDS or PM detector prior to the performance testStandard operating procedures incorporated into the OM&M planAccording to the requirements in §63.7113(d) or (e), respectively. 11. Each lime kiln equipped with a FF or ESP that is monitored with a COMSHave installed and have operating the COMS prior to the performance testStandard operating procedures incorporated into the OM&M plan and as required by 40 CFR part 63, subpart A, General Provisions and according to PS-1 of appendix B to part 60 of this chapter, except as specified in §63.7113(g)(2)According to the requirements in §63.7113(g). 12. Each stack emission from a PSH operation, vent from a building enclosing a PSH operation, or set of multiple storage bins with combined stack emissions, which is subject to a PM emission limitMeasure PM emissionsMethod 5 or Method 17 in appendix A to part 60 of this chapterThe sample volume must be at least 1.70 dscm (60 dscf); for Method 5, if the gas stream being sampled is at ambient temperature, the sampling probe and filter may be operated without heaters; and if the gas stream is above ambient temperature, the sampling probe and filter may be operated at a temperature high enough, but no higher than 121 °C (250 °F), to prevent water condensation on the filter (Method 17 may be used only with exhaust gas temperatures of not more than 250 °F). 13. Each stack emission from a PSH operation, vent from a building enclosing a PSH operation, or set of multiple storage bins with combined stack emissions, which is subject to an opacity limitConduct opacity observationsMethod 9 in appendix A to part 60 of this chapterThe test duration must be for at least 3 hours and you must obtain at least thirty, 6-minute averages. 14. Each stack emissions source from a PSH operation subject to a PM or opacity limit, which uses a wet scrubberEstablish the average gas stream pressure drop across the wet scrubberData for the gas stream pressure drop measurement device during the PSH operation stack PM performance testThe pressure drop measurement device must be accurate within plus or minus 1 percent; you must collect the pressure drop data during the period of the performance test and determine the operating limit according to §63.7112(j). 15. Each stack emissions source from a PSH operation subject to a PM or opacity limit, which uses a wet scrubberEstablish the operating limit for the average liquid flow rate to the scrubberData from the liquid flow rate measurement device during the PSH operation stack PM performance testThe continuous scrubbing liquid flow rate measuring device must be accurate within plus or minus 1 percent; you must collect the flow rate data during the period of the performance test and determine the operating limit according to §63.7112(j). 16. Each FF that controls emissions from only an individual, enclosed, new or existing storage binConduct opacity observationsMethod 9 in appendix A to part 60 of this chapterThe test duration must be for at least 1 hour and you must obtain ten 6-minute averages. 17. Fugitive emissions from any PSH operation subject to an opacity limitConduct opacity observationsMethod 9 in appendix A to part 60 of this chapterThe test duration must be for at least 3 hours, but the 3-hour test may be reduced to 1 hour if, during the first 1-hour period, there are no individual readings greater than 10 percent opacity and there are no more than three readings of 10 percent during the first 1-hour period. 18. Each building enclosing any PSH operation, that is subject to a VE limitConduct VE checkThe specifications in §63.7112(k)The performance test must be conducted while all affected PSH operations within the building are operating; the performance test for each affected building must be at least 75 minutes, with each side of the building and roof being observed for at least 15 minutes. Back to Top
Table 5 to Subpart AAAAA of Part 63—Continuous Compliance With Operating Limits As required in §63.7121, you must demonstrate continuous compliance with each operating limit that applies to you, according to the following table:
For . . . For the following operating limit . . . You must demonstrate continuous compliance by . . .1. Each lime kiln controlled by a wet scrubberMaintain the 3-hour block average exhaust gas stream pressure drop across the wet scrubber greater than or equal to the pressure drop operating limit established during the PM performance test; and maintain the 3-hour block average scrubbing liquid flow rate greater than or equal to the flow rate operating limit established during the performance testCollecting the wet scrubber operating data according to all applicable requirements in §63.7113 and reducing the data according to §63.7113(a); maintaining the 3-hour block average exhaust gas stream pressure drop across the wet scrubber greater than or equal to the pressure drop operating limit established during the PM performance test; and maintaining the 3-hour block average scrubbing liquid flow rate greater than or equal to the flow rate operating limit established during the performance test (the continuous scrubbing liquid flow rate measuring device must be accurate within ±1% and the continuous pressure drop measurement device must be accurate within ±1%).2. Each lime kiln or lime cooler equipped with a FF and using a BLDS, and each lime kiln equipped with an ESP or FF using a PM detectora. Maintain and operate the FF or ESP such that the bag leak or PM detector alarm, is not activated and alarm condition does not exist for more than 5 percent of the total operating time in each 6-month period(i) Operating the FF or ESP so that the alarm on the bag leak or PM detection system is not activated and an alarm condition does not exist for more than 5 percent of the total operating time in each 6-month reporting period; and continuously recording the output from the BLD or PM detection system; and (ii) Each time the alarm sounds and the owner or operator initiates corrective actions within 1 hour of the alarm, 1 hour of alarm time will be counted (if the owner or operator takes longer than 1 hour to initiate corrective actions, alarm time will be counted as the actual amount of time taken by the owner or operator to initiate corrective actions); if inspection of the FF or ESP system demonstrates that no corrective actions are necessary, no alarm time will be counted.3. Each stack emissions source from a PSH operation subject to an opacity limit, which is controlled by a wet scrubberMaintain the 3-hour block average exhaust gas stream pressure drop across the wet scrubber greater than or equal to the pressure drop operating limit established during the PM performance test; and maintain the 3-hour block average scrubbing liquid flow rate greater than or equal to the flow rate operating limit established during the performance testCollecting the wet scrubber operating data according to all applicable requirements in §63.7113 and reducing the data according to §63.7113(a); maintaining the 3-hour block average exhaust gas stream pressure drop across the wet scrubber greater than or equal to the pressure drop operating limit established during the PM performance test; and maintaining the 3-hour block average scrubbing liquid flow rate greater than or equal to the flow rate operating limit established during the performance test (the continuous scrubbing liquid flow rate measuring device must be accurate within ±1% and the continuous pressure drop measurement device must be accurate within ±1%).4. For each lime kiln or lime cooler equipped with a FF or an ESP that uses a COMS as the monitoring devicea. Maintain and operate the FF or ESP such that the average opacity for any 6-minute block period does not exceed 15 percenti. Installing, maintaining, calibrating and operating a COMS as required by 40 CFR part 63, subpart A, General Provisions and according to PS-1 of appendix B to part 60 of this chapter, except as specified in §63.7113(g)(2); and ii. Collecting the COMS data at a frequency of at least once every 15 seconds, determining block averages for each 6-minute period and demonstrating for each 6-minute block period the average opacity does not exceed 15 percent. Back to Top
Table 6 to Subpart AAAAA of Part 63—Periodic Monitoring for Compliance With Opacity and Visible Emissions Limits As required in §63.7121 you must periodically demonstrate compliance with each opacity and VE limit that applies to you, according to the following table:
For . . . For the following emission limitation . . . You must demonstrate ongoing compliance . . .1. Each PSH operation subject to an opacity limitation as required in Table 1 to this subpart, or any vents from buildings subject to an opacity limitationa. 7-10 percent opacity, depending on the PSH operation, as required in Table 1 to this subpart(i) Conducting a monthly 1-minute VE check of each emission unit in accordance with §63.7121(e); the check must be conducted while the affected source is in operation;(ii) If no VE are observed in 6 consecutive monthly checks for any emission unit, you may decrease the frequency of VE checking from monthly to semi-annually for that emission unit; if VE are observed during any semiannual check, you must resume VE checking of that emission unit on a monthly basis and maintain that schedule until no VE are observed in 6 consecutive monthly checks; (iii) If no VE are observed during the semiannual check for any emission unit, you may decrease the frequency of VE checking from semi-annually to annually for that emission unit; if VE are observed during any annual check, you must resume VE checking of that emission unit on a monthly basis and maintain that schedule until no VE are observed in 6 consecutive monthly checks; and (iv) If VE are observed during any VE check, you must conduct a 6-minute test of opacity in accordance with Method 9 of appendix A to part 60 of this chapter; you must begin the Method 9 test within 1 hour of any observation of VE and the 6-minute opacity reading must not exceed the applicable opacity limit.2. Any building subject to a VE limit, according to item 8 of Table 1 to this subparta. No VE(i) Conducting a monthly VE check of the building, in accordance with the specifications in §63.7112(k); the check must be conducted while all the enclosed PSH operations are operating;(ii) The check for each affected building must be at least 5 minutes, with each side of the building and roof being observed for at least 1 minute; (iii) If no VE are observed in 6 consecutive monthly checks of the building, you may decrease the frequency of checking from monthly to semi-annually for that affected source; if VE are observed during any semi-annual check, you must resume checking on a monthly basis and maintain that schedule until no VE are observed in 6 consecutive monthly checks; and (iv) If no VE are observed during the semi-annual check, you may decrease the frequency of checking from semi-annually to annually for that affected source; and if VE are observed during any annual check, you must resume checking of that emission unit on a monthly basis and maintain that schedule until no VE are observed in 6 consecutive monthly checks (the source is in compliance if no VE are observed during any of these checks). Back to Top
Table 7 to Subpart AAAAA of Part 63—Requirements for Reports As required in §63.7131, you must submit each report in this table that applies to you.
You must submit a . . . The report must contain . . . You must submit the report . . . 1. Compliance reporta. If there are no deviations from any emission limitations (emission limit, operating limit, opacity limit, and VE limit) that applies to you, a statement that there were no deviations from the emission limitations during the reporting period;Semiannually according to the requirements in §63.7131(b). b. If there were no periods during which the CMS, including any operating parameter monitoring system, was out-of-control as specified in §63.8(c)(7), a statement that there were no periods during which the CMS was out-of-control during the reporting period;Semiannually according to the requirements in §63.7131(b). c. If you have a deviation from any emission limitation (emission limit, operating limit, opacity limit, and VE limit) during the reporting period, the report must contain the information in §63.7131(d);Semiannually according to the requirements in §63.7131(b). d. If there were periods during which the CMS, including any operating parameter monitoring system, was out-of-control, as specified in §63.8(c)(7), the report must contain the information in §63.7131(e); andSemiannually according to the requirements in §63.7131(b). e. If you had a startup, shutdown or malfunction during the reporting period and you took actions consistent with your SSMP, the compliance report must include the information in §63.10(d)(5)(i)Semiannually according to the requirements in §63.7131(b). 2. An immediate startup, shutdown, and malfunction report if you had a startup, shutdown, or malfunction during the reporting period that is not consistent with your SSMPActions taken for the eventBy fax or telephone within 2 working days after starting actions inconsistent with the SSMP. 3. An immediate startup, shutdown, and malfunction report if you had a startup, shutdown, or malfunction during the reporting period that is not consistent with your SSMPThe information in §63.10(d)(5)(ii)By letter within 7 working days after the end of the event unless you have made alternative arrangements with the permitting authority. See §63.10(d)(5)(ii). Back to Top
Table 8 to Subpart AAAAA of Part 63—Applicability of General Provisions to Subpart AAAAA As required in §63.7140, you must comply with the applicable General Provisions requirements according to the following table:
Citation Summary of requirement Am I subject to this requirement? Explanations §63.1(a)(1)-(4)ApplicabilityYes §63.1(a)(5)No §63.1(a)(6)ApplicabilityYes §63.1(a)(7)-(a)(9)No §63.1(a)(10)-(a)(14)ApplicabilityYes §63.1(b)(1)Initial Applicability DeterminationYes§§63.7081 and 63.7142 specify additional applicability determination requirements. §63.1(b)(2)No §63.1(b)(3)Initial Applicability DeterminationYes §63.1(c)(1)Applicability After Standard EstablishedYes §63.1(c)(2)Permit RequirementsNoArea sources not subject to subpart AAAAA, except all sources must make initial applicability determination. §63.1(c)(3)No §63.1(c)(4)-(5)Extensions, NotificationsYes §63.1(d)No §63.1(e)Applicability of Permit ProgramYes §63.2DefinitionsAdditional definitions in §63.7143. §63.3(a)-(c)Units and AbbreviationsYes §63.4(a)(1)-(a)(2)Prohibited ActivitiesYes §3.4(a)(3)-(a)(5)No §63.4(b)-(c)Circumvention, SeverabilityYes §63.5(a)(1)-(2)Construction/ReconstructionYes §63.5(b)(1)Compliance DatesYes §63.5(b)(2)No §63.5(b)(3)-(4)Construction Approval, ApplicabilityYes §63.5(b)(5)No §63.5(b)(6)ApplicabilityYes §63.5(c)No §63.5(d)(1)-(4)Approval of Construction/ReconstructionYes §63.5(e)Approval of Construction/ReconstructionYes §63.5(f)(1)-(2)Approval of Construction/ReconstructionYes §63.6(a)Compliance for Standards and MaintenanceYes §63.6(b)(1)-(5)Compliance DatesYes §63.6(b)(6)No §63.6(b)(7)Compliance DatesYes §63.6(c)(1)-(2)Compliance DatesYes §63.6(c)(3)-(c)(4)No §63.6(c)(5)Compliance DatesYes §63.6(d)No §63.6(e)(1)Operation & MaintenanceYesSee §63.7100 for OM&M requirements. §63.6(e)(2)No §63.6(e)(3)Startup, Shutdown Malfunction PlanYes §63.6(f)(1)-(3)Compliance with Emission StandardsYes §63.6(g)(1)-(g)(3)Alternative StandardYes §63.6(h)(1)-(2)Opacity/VE StandardsYes §63.6(h)(3)No §63.6(h)(4)-(h)(5)(i)Opacity/VE StandardsYesThis requirement only applies to opacity and VE performance checks required in Table 4 to subpart AAAAA. §63.6(h)(5) (ii)-(iii)Opacity/VE StandardsNoTest durations are specified in subpart AAAAA; subpart AAAAA takes precedence. §63.6(h)(5)(iv)Opacity/VE StandardsNo §63.6(h)(5)(v)Opacity/VE StandardsYes §63.6(h)(6)Opacity/VE StandardsYes §63.6(h)(7)COM UseYes §63.6(h)(8)Compliance with Opacity and VEYes §63.6(h)(9)Adjustment of Opacity LimitYes §63.6(i)(1)-(i)(14)Extension of ComplianceYes §63.6(i)(15)No §63.6(i)(16)Extension of ComplianceYes §63.6(j)Exemption from ComplianceYes §63.7(a)(1)-(a)(3)Performance Testing RequirementsYes§63.7110 specifies deadlines; §63.7112 has additional specific requirements. §63.7(b)NotificationYes §63.7(c)Quality Assurance/Test PlanYes §63.7(d)Testing FacilitiesYes §63.7(e)(1)-(4)Conduct of TestsYes §63.7(f)Alternative Test MethodYes §63.7(g)Data AnalysisYes §63.7(h)Waiver of TestsYes §63.8(a)(1)Monitoring RequirementsYesSee §63.7113. §63.8(a)(2)MonitoringYes §63.8(a)(3)No §63.8(a)(4)MonitoringNoFlares not applicable. §63.8(b)(1)-(3)Conduct of MonitoringYes §63.8(c)(1)-(3)CMS Operation/MaintenanceYes §63.8(c)(4)CMS RequirementsNoSee §63.7121. §63.8(c)(4)(i)-(ii)Cycle Time for COM and CEMSYesNo CEMS are required under subpart AAAAA; see §63.7113 for CPMS requirements. §63.8(c)(5)Minimum COM proceduresYesCOM not required. §63.8(c)(6)CMS RequirementsNoSee §63.7113. §63.8(c)(7)-(8)CMS RequirementsYes §63.8(d)Quality ControlNoSee §63.7113. §63.8(e)Performance Evaluation for CMSNo §63.8(f)(1)-(f)(5)Alternative Monitoring MethodYes §63.8(f)(6)Alternative to Relative Accuracy testNo §63.8(g)(1)-(g)(5)Data Reduction; Data That Cannot Be UsedNoSee data reduction requirements in §§63.7120 and 63.7121. §63.9(a)Notification RequirementsYesSee §63.7130. §63.9(b)Initial NotificationsYes §63.9(c)Request for Compliance ExtensionYes §63.9(d)New Source Notification for Special Compliance RequirementsYes §63.9(e)Notification of Performance TestYes §63.9(f)Notification of VE/Opacity TestYesThis requirement only applies to opacity and VE performance tests required in Table 4 to subpart AAAAA. Notification not required for VE/opacity test under Table 6 to subpart AAAAA. §63.9(g)Additional CMS NotificationsNoNot required for operating parameter monitoring. §63.9(h)(1)-(h)(3)Notification of Compliance StatusYes §63.9(h)(4)No §63.9(h)(5)-(h)(6)Notification of Compliance StatusYes §63.9(i)Adjustment of DeadlinesYes §63.9(j)Change in Previous InformationYes §63.10(a)Recordkeeping/Reporting General RequirementsYesSee §§63.7131 through 63.7133. §63.10(b)(1)-(b)(2)(xii)RecordsYes §63.10(b)(2)(xiii)Records for Relative Accuracy TestNo §63.10(b)(2)(xiv)Records for NotificationYes §63.10(b)(3)Applicability DeterminationsYes §63.10(c)Additional CMS RecordkeepingNoSee §63.7132. §63.10(d)(1)General Reporting RequirementsYes §63.10(d)(2)Performance Test ResultsYes §63.10(d)(3)Opacity or VE ObservationsYesFor the periodic monitoring requirements in Table 6 to subpart AAAAA, report according to §63.10(d)(3) only if VE observed and subsequent visual opacity test is required. §63.10(d)(4)Progress ReportsYes §63.10(d)(5)Startup, Shutdown, Malfunction ReportsYes §63.10(e)Additional CMS ReportsNoSee specific requirements in subpart AAAAA, see §63.7131. §63.10(f)Waiver for Recordkeeping/ReportingYes §63.11(a)-(b)Control Device RequirementsNoFlares not applicable. §63.12(a)-(c)State Authority and DelegationsYes §63.13(a)-(c)State/Regional AddressesYes §63.14(a)-(b)Incorporation by ReferenceNo §63.15(a)-(b)Availability of InformationYes Back to Top