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DRDB: COLAPCD 3-17 PERMITS TO OPERATE FOR SOURCES SUBJ TO TITLE V
COLAPCD RULE 3-17 PERMITS TO OPERATE FOR SOURCES SUBJECT TO TITLE V
LAST REVISED 01/11/94
RULE 3.17 PERMITS TO OPERATE FOR SOURCES SUBJECT TO TITLE V OF THE FEDERAL CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990 (adopted 1/11/94)
a. GENERAL [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.1, 70.4, 70.6(a)(6) and 70.7(a)(6) and (b)]
Rule 3.17 implements the requirements of Title V of the federal Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA) for permits to operate. Title V provides for the establishment of operating permit programs for sources which emit regulated air pollutants, including attainment and nonattainment pollutants.
By the effective date of Rule 3.17, the Colusa County Air Pollution Control District (District) shall implement an operating permit program pursuant to the requirements of this rule. The requirements of Rule 3.17 shall augment and take precedence over conflicting administrative requirements of other provisions of the District's rules and regulations. The District shall also continue to implement its existing permitting programs required by Regulation III, including authorities to construct, Rule 3.1, or new source review, Rule 3.6. Nothing in Rule 3.17 limits the authority of the District to revoke or terminate a permit pursuant to sections 40808, and 42307-42309 of the California Health and Safety Code (H&SC).
Sources subject to Rule 3.17 include major sources, acid rain units subject to Title IV of the CAA, solid waste incinerators subject to section 111 or 129 of the CAA, and any other sources specifically designated by rule of the U.S. EPA. Sources subject to Rule 3.17 shall obtain permits to operate pursuant to this rule. Each permit to operate issued pursuant to Rule 3.17 shall contain conditions and requirements adequate to ensure compliance with and the enforceability of:
The operation of an emissions unit to which Rule 3.17 is applicable without a permit or in violation of any applicable permit condition or requirement shall be a violation of Rule 3.17.
The effective date of Rule 3.17 is the date the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) promulgates interim, partial, or final approval of this rule in the Federal Register.
The definitions in this section apply throughout Rule 3.17 and are derived from related provisions of the U.S. EPA's Title V regulations in Part 70 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), "State Operating Permit Programs."
ACID RAIN UNIT
An "acid rain unit" is any fossil fuel-fired combustion device that is an affected unit under 40 CFR Part 72.6 and therefore subject to the requirements of Title IV (Acid Deposition Control) of the CAA.
A. Corrects a typographical error;
B. Identifies a minor administrative change at the stationary source; for example, a change in the name, address, or phone number of any person identified in the permit;
C. Requires more frequent monitoring or reporting by a owner or operator of the stationary source; or
D. Transfers ownership or operational control of a stationary source, provided that, prior to the transfer, the APCO receives a written agreement which specifies a date for the transfer of permit responsibility, coverage, and liability from the current to the prospective permittee. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.7(d)]
An "affected state" is any state that is contiguous with California and whose air quality may be affected by a permit action, or is within 50 miles of the source for which a permit action is being proposed. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.2 Affected States]
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICER (APCO)
"Air Pollution Control Officer" refers to the Air Pollution Control Officer of the Colusa County Air Pollution Control District, and his or her duly authorized representatives. The Air Pollution Control Officer may also be referred to as the County Director of Air Quality Standards.
APPLICABLE FEDERAL REQUIREMENT
An "applicable federal requirement" is any requirement which is enforceable by the U.S. EPA and citizens pursuant to section 304 of the CAA and is set forth in, or authorized by, the CAA or a U.S. EPA regulation. An "applicable federal requirement" includes any requirement of a regulation in effect at permit issuance and any requirement of a regulation that becomes effective during the term of the permit. Applicable federal requirements include:
A. Title I requirements of the CAA, including:
B. Title III, section 328 (Outer Continental Shelf) requirements of the CAA (40 CFR Part 55);
C. Title IV (Acid Deposition Control) requirements of the CAA (40 CFR Parts 72, 73, 75, 76, 77, 78 and regulations implementing sections 407 and 410 of the CAA);
D. Title VI (Stratospheric Ozone Protection) requirements of the CAA (40 CFR Part 82); and
E. Monitoring and Analysis requirements (section 504(b) of the CAA). [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.2 Applicable Requirements]
"California Air Resources Board" refers to the Air Resources Board of the State of California.
"Commence operation" is the date of initial operation of an emissions unit, including any start-up or shakedown period authorized by a temporary permit to operate issued pursuant to section 42301.1 of the H&SC.
"District" refers to the Colusa County Air Pollution Control District.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF RULE 3.17
The "effective date of Rule 3.17" is the date the U.S. EPA promulgates interim, partial, or final approval of the rule in the Federal Register. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.4(g)]
An "emergency" is any situation arising from a sudden and reasonably unforeseeable event beyond the control of a permittee (e.g., an act of God) which causes the exceedance of a technology-based emission limitation under a permit and requires immediate corrective action to restore compliance. An "emergency" shall not include noncompliance as a result of improperly designed equipment, lack of preventive maintenance, careless or improper operation, or operator error. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6(g)1)]
An "emissions unit" is any identifiable article, machine, contrivance, or operation which emits, may emit, or results in the emissions of, any regulated air pollutant or hazardous air pollutant. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.2 Emissions Unit]
FEDERALLY-ENFORCEABLE CONDITION
"Fugitive emissions" are emissions which could not reasonably pass through a stack, chimney, vent, or other functionally-equivalent opening. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.2 Fugitive Emissions]
A "hazardous air pollutant" is any air pollutant listed pursuant to section 112(b) of the CAA.
An "initial permit" is the first operating permit for which a source submits an application that addresses the requirements of the federal operating permits program as implemented by Rule 3.17.
A "major source" is a stationary source which has the potential to emit a regulated air pollutant or a HAP in quantities equal to or exceeding the lesser of any of the following thresholds:
A. 100 tons per year (tpy) of any regulated air pollutant;
B. 10 tpy of one HAP or 25 tpy of two or more HAPs; or
C. Any lesser quantity threshold promulgated by the U.S. EPA. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.2 Major Source]
A "minor permit modification" is any modification to a federally-enforceable condition on a permit to operate which: 1) is not a significant permit modification, and 2) is not an administrative permit amendment. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.7(e)(2)]
A "permit modification" is any addition, deletion, or revision to a permit to operate condition. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.2 Permit Modification and Permit Revision]
For the purposes of Rule 3.17, "potential to emit" as it applies to an emissions unit and a stationary source is defined below.
A. Emissions Unit The "potential to emit" for an emissions unit is the maximum capacity of the unit to emit a regulated air pollutant or HAP considering the unit's physical and operational design. Physical and operational limitations on the emissions unit shall be treated as part of its design, if the limitations are set forth in permit conditions. Physical and operational limitations shall include, but are not limited to, the following: limits placed on emissions and restrictions on hours of operation and type or amount of material combusted, stored, or processed.
B. Stationary Source The "potential to emit" for a stationary source is the sum of the potential to emit from all emissions units at the stationary source. If two or more HAPs are emitted at a stationary source, the potential to emit for each of those HAPs shall be combined to determine applicability. Fugitive emissions shall be considered in determining the potential to emit for: 1) sources as specified in 40 CFR Part 70.2 Major Source (2), and 2) sources of HAP emissions. Notwithstanding the above, any HAP emissions from any oil or gas exploration or production well (with its associated equipment) and any pipeline compressor or pump station shall not be aggregated with emissions of similar units for the purpose of determining a major source of HAPs, whether or not such units are located in contiguous areas or are under common control. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.2 Potential to Emit and Major Source (2)]
A "preconstruction permit" is a permit issued prior to construction which authorizes construction:
A. Pursuant to a program for the prevention of significant deterioration of air quality required by section 165 of the CAA; or
B. Pursuant to a new source review program required by sections 172 and 173 of the CAA or Rule 3.6. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.2 Applicable Requirement (2)]
A "regulated air pollutant" is any pollutant which is emitted into or otherwise enters the ambient air, and for which the U.S. EPA has adopted an emission limit, standard, or other requirement. Regulated air pollutants include:
A. Oxides of nitrogen and volatile organic compounds;
B. Any pollutant for which a national ambient air quality standard has been promulgated pursuant to section 109 of the CAA;
C. Any pollutant subject to a new source performance standard promulgated pursuant to section 111 of the CAA;
D. Any ozone-depleting substance specified as a Class I (chlorofluorocarbons) or Class II (hydrofluorocarbons) substance pursuant to Title VI of the CAA; and
A "responsible official" is an individual with the authority to certify that a source complies with all applicable federal requirements and federally-enforceable conditions of permits issued to sources in accordance with Rule 3.17. "Responsible official" means one of the following:
A. For a corporation, a president, secretary, treasurer, or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision-making functions for the corporation, or a duly authorized representative of such person if the representative is responsible for the overall operation of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities applying for or subject to a permit and either:
B. For a partnership or sole proprietorship, a general partner or the proprietor, respectively;
C. For a municipality, state, federal, or other public agency, either a principal executive officer or a ranking elected official; or
D. For an acid rain unit subject to Title IV (Acid Deposition Control) of the CAA, the "responsible official" is the designated representative of that unit for any purposes under Title IV and Rule 3.17. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.2 Responsible Official]
A. Involves any modification under section 112(g) of Title I of the CAA or under U.S. EPA regulations promulgated pursuant to Title I of the CAA, including 40 CFR Parts 51, 52, 60, 61, and 63;
B. Significantly changes monitoring conditions;
C. Provides for the relaxation of any reporting or recordkeeping conditions;
D. Involves a permit term or condition which allows a source to avoid an applicable federal requirement, including:
E. Involves a case-by-case determination of any emission standard or other requirement; or
F. Involves a source-specific determination for ambient impacts, visibility analysis, or increment analysis on portable sources. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.7(e)(2) and (4)]
A "solid waste incinerator" is any incinerator which burns solid waste material from commercial, industrial, medical, general public sources (e.g., residences, hotels, or motels), or other categories of solid waste incinerators subject to a performance standard promulgated pursuant to sections 111 or 129 of the CAA.
The following incinerators are excluded from the definition of "solid waste incinerator" for those purpose Rule 3.17:
A. Any hazardous waste incinerator required to obtain a permit under the authority of section 3005 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. section 6925);
B. Any materials recovery facility which primarily recovers metals;
C. Any qualifying small power production facility as defined in 16 U.S.C.A. section 796(17)(C);
D. Any qualifying cogeneration facility which burns homogenous waste for the production of energy as defined in 16 U.S.C.A. section 796(18)(B); or
E. Any air curtain incinerator which burns only wood, yard, or clean lumber waste and complies with the opacity limitations to be established by the Administrator of the U.S. EPA.
For the purposes of Rule 3.17, a "stationary source" is any building, structure, facility, or installation (or any such grouping) that:
A. Emits, may emit, or results in the emissions of any regulated air pollutant or HAP;
B. Is located on one or more contiguous or adjacent properties;
C. Is under the ownership, operation, or control of the same person (or persons under common control) or entity; and
D. Belongs to a single major industrial grouping; for example, each building, structure, facility, or installation in the grouping has the same two-digit code under the system described in the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification Manual. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.2 Stationary Source]
"United States Environmental Protection Agency" refers to the Administrator or appropriate delegee of the "United States Environmental Protection Agency."
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS CAP
Sources Subject to Rule 3.17 [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.3(a)]
The sources listed below are subject to the requirements of Rule 3.17:
A. A major source;
B. A source with an acid rain unit for which application for an Acid Rain Permit is required pursuant to Title IV of the CAA;
C. A solid waste incinerator subject to a performance standard promulgated pursuant to section 111 or 129 of the CAA;
D. Any other source in a source category designated, pursuant to 40 CFR Part 70.3, by rule of the U.S. EPA; and
E. Any source that is subject to a standard or other requirement promulgated pursuant to section 111 or 112 of the CAA, published after July 21, 1992, designated, pursuant to 40 CFR Part 70.3, by the U.S. EPA at the time the new standard or requirement is promulgated.
Sources Exempt from Rule 3.17 [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.3(b)]
The sources listed below are not subject to the requirements of Rule 3.17:
A. Sources regulated solely by 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart AAA (Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters);
B. Sources regulated solely by 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M, section 145 (National Emission Standards for Asbestos, Standard for Demolition and Renovation); and
C. Any other source in a source category deferred, pursuant to 40 CFR Part 70.3, by U.S. EPA rulemaking.
A source shall operate in compliance with permits to operate issued pursuant to Rule 3.17. Rule 3.17 does not alter any applicable requirement that a source obtain preconstruction permits. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.7(a)(6) and (b)]
If a owner or operator submits, pursuant to Rule 3.17, a timely and complete application for a permit, a source shall not be in violation of the requirement to have a permit to operate until the APCO takes final action on the application. The application shield here will cease to insulate a source from enforcement action if a owner or operator of the source fails to submit any additional information requested by the APCO pursuant to subsection d.3.B., below. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.7(b)]
If a owner or operator submits a timely and complete application for an initial permit, the source shall operate in accordance with the requirements of any valid permit to operate issued pursuant to section 42301 of the H&SC until the APCO takes final action on the application. If a owner or operator submits a timely and complete application for renewal of a permit to operate, the source shall operate in accordance with the permit to operate issued pursuant to Rule 3.17, notwithstanding expiration of this permit, until the APCO takes final action on the application.
The application shield does not apply to sources applying for permit modifications. For permit modifications, a source shall operate in accordance with the applicable federal requirements, the permit to operate issued pursuant to Rule 3.17 and any temporary permit to operate issued pursuant to section 42301.1 of the H&SC.
A. Initial Permit [Reference 40 CFR Part 70.5(a)(1) and (c)(10)]
For a source that is subject to Rule 3.17 on the date the rule becomes effective, a owner or operator shall submit a standard District application within 12 months after the date the rule becomes effective.
For a source that becomes subject to Rule 3.17 after the date the rule becomes effective, a owner or operator shall submit a standard District application within 12 months of the source commencing operation.
For a source with an acid rain unit, a owner or operator shall submit a standard District application and acid rain permit applications to the District.
The applications shall be submitted within the following timeframe:
a. If the source is subject to Rule 3.17 because of subsection c.1.A., above, within the applicable timeframe specified in subsection 2.A.1. or 2.A.2., above.
b. If the source is subject to Rule 3.17 only because of subsection c.1.B., above, by January 1, 1996, or if applicable, a later date established by 40 CFR Part 72.
B. Permit Renewal [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.5(a)(1)(iii)]
For renewal of a permit, a owner or operator shall submit a standard District application no earlier than 18 months and no later than 6 months before the expiration date of the current permit to operate. Permits to operate for all emissions units at a stationary source shall undergo simultaneous renewal.
C. Significant Permit Modification [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.5(a)(1)(ii)]
After obtaining any required preconstruction permits, a owner or operator shall submit a standard District application for each emissions unit affected by a proposed permit revision that qualifies as a significant permit modification. Upon request by the APCO, the owner or operator shall submit copies of the latest preconstruction permit for each affected emissions unit. Unless authorized by the APCO, the emissions unit(s) shall not commence operation until the APCO takes final action to approve the permit revision. The APCO may authorize the commencement of operations at the time of the written notice of the proposed decision. Such authorization does not preclude the U.S. EPA from objecting to the permit revision.
D. Minor Permit Modification [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.5(a)(ii) and 70.7(e)(2)(ii and v)]
After obtaining any required preconstruction permits, a owner or operator shall submit a standard District application for each emissions unit affected by the proposed permit revision that qualifies as a minor permit modification. Unless authorized by the APCO, the emissions unit(s) shall not commence operation until the APCO takes final action to approve the permit revision. The APCO may authorize the commencement of operations at the time of the written notice of the proposed decision. Such authorization does not preclude the U.S. EPA from objecting to the permit revision. In the application, the owner or operator shall include the following:
E. Acid Rain Unit Permit Modification [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.7(e)]
Identification of fees specified in Regulation IV; [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6(a)(7)]
A listing of all existing emissions units at the stationary source and identification and description of all points of emissions from the emissions units in sufficient detail to establish the applicable federal requirements and the basis for fees pursuant to Rule 4.13, below; [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.5(c)(3)(I)]
a. All regulated air pollutants emitted from the source,
b. Any HAP that the source has the potential to emit in quantities equal to or in excess of 10 tons per year, and
c. If the source has the potential to emit two or more HAPs in quantities equal to or in excess of 25 tons per year, all HAPs emitted by the source; [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.5(c)(3)(I and viii)]
a. A description of the compliance status of each emissions unit within the stationary source with respect to applicable federal requirements,
b. A statement that the source will continue to comply with such applicable federal requirements that the source is in compliance,
c. A statement that the source will comply, on a timely basis, with applicable federal requirements that will become effective during the permit term, and
d. A description of how the source will achieve compliance with requirements for which the source is not in compliance; [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.5(c)(8)]
For a source of HAPS required to prepare a risk management plan pursuant to section 112(r) or the CAA, the application shall include verification that such a plan has been submitted to the authorized implementing agency or a compliance schedule for the submittal of such a plan; and
B. Correctness of Applications [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.5(a)(2) and (b)]
A owner or operator of a source shall submit an accurate and complete application in accordance with the requirements of the District.
A. Administrative Permit Amendment [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.7(d)(3)]
For an administrative permit amendment, a owner or operator may implement the change addressed in the written request immediately upon submittal of the request.
B. Permit Modification for a Condition that is not Federally Enforceable
For a permit modification for a condition that is not federally enforceable, a owner or operator shall submit a written request in accordance with the requirements of Rule 3.1.
C. Permits to Operate for New Emissions Units
For permits to operate for a new emissions unit at a stationary source, a owner or operator shall submit a written request in accordance with the requirements of Rule 3.1, except under the following circumstances:
The construction or operation of the emissions unit is a modification under U.S. EPA regulations promulgated pursuant to Title I of the CAA, including 40 CFR Parts 51, 52, 60, 61, 63; [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.7(e)(2)(I) (A)(5)]
The construction or operation of the emissions unit is addressed or prohibited by permits for other emissions units at the stationary source; or [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.5(a) (ii)]
In the circumstances specified in subsections 1., 2., or 3., above, a owner or operator shall apply for a permit to operate for the new emissions unit pursuant to the requirements of Rule 3.17.
Upon notification by the APCO of a reopening of a permit for cause for an applicable federal requirement pursuant to section e.8., below, a owner or operator shall respond to any written request for information by the APCO within the timeframe specified by the APCO.
A. For an initial permit, permit renewal, or a significant permit modification, within 60 days of receiving the application;
B. For a minor permit modification, within 30 days of receiving the application.
Notification of Completeness Determination [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.7(e)(2)(iii) and 70.8(a)(1 and 2)]
The APCO shall act on a complete application in accordance with the procedures in subsections 4., 5. and 6., below (except as application procedures for acid rain units are provided for under regulations promulgated pursuant to Title IV of the CAA), and take final action within the following timeframes:
A. For an initial permit for a source subject to Rule 3.17 on the date the rule becomes effective, no later than three years after the date the rule becomes effective; [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.4(b)(11)]
B. For an initial permit for a source that becomes subject to Rule 3.17 after the date the rule becomes effective, no later than 18 months after the complete application is received;
C. For a permit renewal, no later than 18 months after the complete application is received;
D. For a significant permit modification, no later than 18 months after the complete application is received;
E. For a minor permit modification, within 90 days after the application is received or 60 days after written notice to the U.S. EPA on the proposed decision, whichever is later; or [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.7(e)(2)(iv)]
F. For any permit application with early reductions pursuant to section 112(I)(5) of the CAA, within 9 months after the complete application is received. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.4(b)(11)(iii)]
Within the applicable timeframe specified in subsection 3., above, the APCO shall provide notice of and opportunity to review the proposed decision to issue a permit to operate in accordance with requirements in this subsection.
A. For initial permits, renewal of permits, significant permit modifications, and reopenings for cause, the APCO shall provide the following:
Written notice, the proposed permit and, upon request, copies of the District analysis to interested persons or agencies. The District analysis shall include a statement that sets forth the legal and factual basis for the proposed permit conditions, including references to the applicable statutory and regulatory provisions. Interested persons or agencies shall include persons who have requested in writing to be notified of proposed Rule 3.17 decisions, any affected state and the ARB. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.7(h)(3) and 70.8(b)(1)]
On or after providing written notice pursuant to subsection 1., above, public notice that shall be published in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the District. The notice shall provide the following information:
a. The identification of the source, the name and address of permit holder, the activity(ies) and emissions change involved in the permit action;
b. The name and address of the District, the name and telephone number of District staff to contact for additional information;
c. The availability, upon request, of a statement that sets forth the legal and factual basis for the proposed permit conditions;
d. The location where the public may inspect the complete application, the District analysis, and the proposed permit;
e. A statement that the public may submit written comments regarding the proposed decision within at least 30 days from the date of publication and a brief description of commenting procedures, and
f. A statement that members of the public may request the APCO to preside over a public hearing for the purpose of receiving oral public comment, if a hearing has not already been scheduled. The APCO shall provide notice of any public hearing scheduled to address the proposed decision at least 30 days prior to such hearing; [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.7(a)(5) and 70.7(h)(1,2 and 4)]
After completion of the public notice and comment period pursuant to subsection 2., above, written notice to the U.S. EPA of the proposed decision along with copies of the proposed permit, the District analysis, the public notice submitted for publication, the Districts's response to written comments, and all necessary supporting information. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.8]
B. For minor permit modifications, the APCO shall provide written notice of the proposed decision to the U.S. EPA, the ARB, and any affected state. Additionally, the District shall provide to the U.S. EPA (and, upon request, to the ARB or any affected state) copies of the proposed permit, the District analysis, and all necessary supporting information. The District analysis shall include a statement that sets forth the legal and factual basis for the proposed permit conditions, including references to the applicable statutory and regulatory provisions. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.7(a)(1)(iii and V) and (5)]
A. The APCO may modify or change the proposed decision, the proposed permit, or the District analysis on the basis of information set forth in the comments received during the public comment period provided pursuant to subsection 4.A.2., above, or due to further analysis of the APCO. Pursuant to subsection 4.A.5., above, the APCO shall forward any such modified proposed decision, the proposed permit, the District analysis, and all necessary supporting information to the U.S. EPA. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.7 (g)(5) and 70.8(b)(2)]
B. If the U.S. EPA objects in writing to the proposed decision within 45 days of being notified of the decision and receiving a copy of the proposed permit and all necessary supporting information pursuant to subsection 4.A.5., above, the APCO shall not issue the permit. The APCO shall either deny the application or revise and resubmit a permit which addresses the deficiencies identified in the U.S. EPA objection within the following timeframes:
If the U.S. EPA does not object in writing within 45 days of the notice provided pursuant to subsection 4.A.5, above, or the APCO submits a revised permit pursuant to subsection 5.B., above, the APCO shall, expeditiously, deny the application or issue the final permit to operate. In any case, the APCO shall take final action on an application within the applicable timeframe specified in subsection 3., above. Failure of the APCO to act on a permit application or permit renewal application in accordance to the timeframes provided in subsection 3., above, shall be considered final action for purposes of obtaining judicial review to require that action on the application be taken expeditiously. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.4(b)(xi), 70.7(a)(1)(v) and (a)(2), and 70.8(c)]
B. Permit Modification for a Condition that is not Federally Enforceable [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.4(b)(14) and 70.6(b)]
The APCO shall take action on a written request for a permit modification for a condition that is not federally enforceable in accordance with the requirements of Rule 3.1 under the following circumstances:
C. Permits to Operate for New Emissions Unit
The APCO shall take action on a written request for a permit to operate for a new emissions unit in accordance with the requirements for of Rule 3.1 under the circumstances specified in subsection B.1. and B.2., above. However, if subsections d.4.C.1., d.4.C.2., or d.4.C.3., above, apply, the APCO shall require the submittal of a standard District application and take action on that application pursuant to the requirements of Rule 3.17.
A. Circumstances that are cause for reopening and revision of a permit include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Oxides of nitrogen requirements prior to January 1, 1999, and
b. Additional requirements promulgated pursuant to Title IV as they become applicable to any acid rain unit governed by the permit. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.7(f)(1)]
B. In processing a permit reopening, the APCO shall use the same procedures as for an initial permit and shall additionally:
Complete action to revise the permit as specified in the notice of reopening within 60 days after the written notice to the U.S. EPA pursuant to subsection 4.A.5., if the U.S. EPA does not object, or after the APCO has responded to U.S. EPA objection pursuant to subsection 5.B., above. [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.7(f)(2 and 3) and (g)(5)(I)]
The APCO shall allow specified changes in operations at a source without requiring a permit revision for conditions that address an applicable federal requirement. The APCO shall not allow changes which constitute a modification under Title I of the CAA or Rule 3.6, or that result in an exceedance of the emissions allowable under the permit, whether expressed therein as a rate of emissions or in terms of total emissions without revision to the permit. The source may gain operational flexibility through use of the following options:
A. Alternative Operating Scenarios [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6(a)(9)] The APCO shall allow the use of alternative operating scenarios provided that:
B. Voluntary Emissions Caps [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.4(b)(12)(iii) and 70.6(a),(a)(10) and (c)]
The requirements of subsections A.1., A.3., and A.4., above, are met;
A permit condition shall require that a owner or operator provide written notice to the APCO and the U.S. EPA 30 days in advance of a change by clearly requesting operational flexibility under this subsection of Rule 3.17. The written notice shall describe the change, identify the emissions unit which will be affected, the date on which the change will occur and the duration of the change, any change in emissions of any air pollutant, whether regulated or not, and any new emissions of any air pollutant not emitted before the change, whether regulated or not.
C. Contravening an Express Permit Condition [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.4(b)(12)]
The change is not a modification under Title I of the CAA or any provision of Rule 3.6;
Written notice is given to the APCO and the U.S. EPA 30 days in advance of a change, and the notice clearly indicates which term or condition will be contravened, requests operational flexibility under this subsection, describes the change, identifies the emissions units which will be affected, the date on which the change will occur, the duration of the change, any change in emissions of any air pollutant, whether regulated or not, and any new emissions of any air pollutant not emitted before the change, whether regulated or not; and
The APCO has not provided a written denial to the owner or operator within 30 days of receipt of the request for an operational change. The written denial shall identify which of the requirements of subsections 1., 2., 3., 4., or 5., above, have not been satisfied.
f. PERMIT CONTENT REQUIREMENTS [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6]
A. A permit condition that addresses an applicable federal requirement shall be specifically identified in the permit, or otherwise distinguished from any requirement that is not enforceable by the U.S. EPA;
B. Where an applicable federal requirement and a similar requirement that is not federally enforceable apply to the same emissions unit, both shall be incorporated as permit conditions, provided that they are not mutually exclusive; and
C. Where an applicable federal requirement and a similar requirement that is not federally enforceable apply to the same emissions unit and are mutually exclusive (e.g., require different air pollution control technology), the requirement specified in the preconstruction permit (or, in the case of sources without preconstruction permits, the more stringent requirement) shall be incorporated as a permit condition and the other requirement shall be referenced.
A. Emission and Operational Limitations [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6(a)(1)]
B. Preconstruction Permit Requirements [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.2 Applicable Requirement (2) and 70.3(c)]
C. Origin and Authority for Permit Conditions [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6(a)(1)(I)] The origin and authority for each permit term or condition shall be referenced in the permit.
E. Monitoring, Testing, and Analysis [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6(a)(3)(I)]
F. Recordkeeping [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6()(3)(ii)]
a. Date, place, and time of sampling;
b. Operating conditions at the time of sampling;
c. Date, place, and method of analysis; and
d. Results of the analysis;
G. Reporting [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6(a)(3)(iii)]
a. the date when compliance will be achieved,
b. an explanation of why compliance was not, or will not be, achieved by the scheduled date, and
c. a log of any preventative or corrective action taken; and
H. Compliance Plan [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.5(c)(8)]
I. Compliance Schedule [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.5(c)(8)(iii) (C)]
For each emissions unit that is not in compliance with an applicable federal requirement, a schedule of progress on at least a semi-annual basis which includes: a) the date when compliance will be achieved, b) an explanation of why compliance was not, or will not be, achieved by the scheduled date, and c) a log of any preventative or corrective actions taken.
J. Right of Entry [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6(c)(2)]
K. Compliance with Permit Conditions [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6(a)(6)]
Within a reasonable time period, the permittee shall furnish any information requested by the APCO, in writing, for the purpose of determining: a) compliance with the permit, or b) whether or not cause exists for a permit or enforcement action.
L. Emergency Provisions [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6(g)]
The permittee shall comply with the requirements of Rule 1.13 and the emergency provisions contained in all applicable federal requirements;
Within two weeks of an emergency event the owner or operator shall submit to the District a properly signed, contemporaneous log or other relevant evidence which demonstrates that:
a. An emergency occurred;
b. The permittee can identify the cause(s) of the emergency;
c. The facility was being properly operated at the time of the emergency;
d. All steps were taken to minimize the emissions resulting from the emergency; and
e. Within two working days of the emergency event, the permittee provided the district with a description of the emergency and any mitigating or corrective actions taken;
M. Severability [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6(b)(5)]
N. Compliance Certification [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6(b) (5)]
O. Permit Life [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6(a)(2)]
P. Payment of Fees [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6(a)(7)]
Q. Alternative Operating Scenarios [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6(a)(9)]
R. Voluntary Emissions Caps [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6 (a)(10)]
S. Acid Rain Units Subject to Title IV [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6(a)(4)]
Although there is no limit on the number of sulfur dioxide emissions allowances held by a source, a source with an acid rain unit shall not use these emissions allowances as a defense for noncompliance with any applicable federal requirement or District requirement, including District Rule 3.6; and
T. Portable Sources [Reference: 40 CFR Part 70.6(e)]