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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 520 - BIOMASS ENERGY GENERATOR GENERAL PERMIT FOR A PILOT TEST FACILITY › Part III - General Permit Administrative Procedures › Section 9VAC5-520-100 - Applications for coverage under the general permit

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Owners of a biomass pilot test facility
				  that qualifies for the general permit may apply to the department for coverage
				  under the terms and conditions of the general permit.
B. The application shall meet the
				  requirements of this chapter and include all information necessary to determine
				  qualification for and to assure compliance with the general permit.
C. Any application form, report, compliance
				  certification, or other document required to be submitted to the department
				  under this chapter shall meet the requirements of
				  9VAC5-20-230.
D. Any applicant who fails to submit any
				  relevant facts or who has submitted incorrect information in an application
				  shall, upon becoming aware of such failure or incorrect submittal, promptly
				  submit such supplementary facts or corrected information.
Statutory Authority
§ 10.1-1308.1 of the Code of Virginia; § 110(a)
						of the federal Clean Air Act; 40 CFR Part
						51.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 520 - BIOMASS ENERGY GENERATOR GENERAL PERMIT FOR A PILOT TEST FACILITY › Part III - General Permit Administrative Procedures › Section 9VAC5-520-110 - Required information for initial applications

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A. The department will make application forms
				  available to applicants. The information required by this section shall be
				  determined and submitted according to procedures and methods acceptable to the
				  department.
B. Each initial
				  application for coverage under the general permit shall include, but not be
				  limited to, the following:
1. Information
				  specified in the appropriate permit application form for Biomass Pilot Test
				  Facility General Permits as determined by the regional office.
2. A document certification with all
				  applicable requirements completed by a responsible official.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 520 - BIOMASS ENERGY GENERATOR GENERAL PERMIT FOR A PILOT TEST FACILITY › Part III - General Permit Administrative Procedures › Section 9VAC5-520-120 - Granting an authorization to construct and test under the general permit

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A. The department
				  may grant authorization to construct and test under the conditions and terms of
				  the general permit to sources that meet the applicability criteria set forth in
				  9VAC5-520-40.
B. Granting an authorization to construct and
				  test under the general permit to a facility covered by the general permit is
				  not subject to the public participation procedures under
				  9VAC5-80-1170.
Statutory Authority
§ 10.1-1308.1 of the Code of Virginia; § 110(a)
						of the federal Clean Air Act; 40 CFR Part
						51.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 520 - BIOMASS ENERGY GENERATOR GENERAL PERMIT FOR A PILOT TEST FACILITY › Part III - General Permit Administrative Procedures › Section 9VAC5-520-130 - Transfer of authorizations to construct and test under the general permit

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A. No
				  person shall transfer an authorization to construct and test under the general
				  permit from one biomass pilot test facility to another or from one piece of
				  equipment to another.
B. In the
				  case of a transfer of ownership of a biomass pilot test facility, the new owner
				  shall comply with any permit issued or authorization to construct and test
				  under the general permit granted to the previous owner. The new owner shall
				  notify the department of the change in ownership within 30 days of the
				  transfer.
C. In the case of a name
				  change of a biomass pilot test facility source, the owner shall comply with any
				  permit issued or authorization to construct and test under the general permit
				  granted under the previous source name. The owner shall notify the department
				  of the change in source name within 30 days of the name change.
Statutory Authority
§ 10.1-1308.1 of the Code of Virginia; § 110(a)
						of the federal Clean Air Act; 40 CFR Part
						51.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 520 - BIOMASS ENERGY GENERATOR GENERAL PERMIT FOR A PILOT TEST FACILITY › Part IV - General Permit Terms and Conditions › Section 9VAC5-520-140 - General permit

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A. Any
				  owner whose application is approved by the Director of Department of
				  Environmental Quality shall receive this permit and shall comply with the
				  requirements in it and be subject to all requirements of this chapter and the
				  regulations of the board.
B. In
				  compliance with the provisions of the Virginia Air Pollution Control Law and
				  regulations adopted pursuant to it, owners of qualified energy generators are
				  authorized to construct and test under the authority of this permit, except
				  those where board regulations or policies prohibit such operation.
C. The authorization to construct and test
				  under this permit shall be in accordance with the cover letter to this permit,
				  9VAC5-520-150 (General terms and
				  conditions),
				  9VAC5-520-160 (Process
				  requirements),
				  9VAC5-520-170 (Permit emission
				  thresholds),
				  9VAC5-520-180 (Testing schedule),
				  9VAC5-520-190 (Compliance
				  determination and verification by emission testing),
				  9VAC5-520-200 (Recordkeeping
				  requirements),
				  9VAC5-520-210 (Reporting
				  requirements),
				  9VAC5-520-220(Compliance),
				  and 9VAC5-520-230(Enforcement).
Statutory Authority
§ 10.1-1308.1 of the Code of Virginia; § 110(a)
						of the federal Clean Air Act; 40 CFR Part
						51.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 520 - BIOMASS ENERGY GENERATOR GENERAL PERMIT FOR A PILOT TEST FACILITY › Part IV - General Permit Terms and Conditions › Section 9VAC5-520-150 - General terms and conditions

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A. The permittee is authorized to construct
				  and test a biomass pilot test facility located within the boundaries of the
				  Commonwealth of Virginia, in accordance with the approved permit application
				  and conditions of this permit except where board regulations or policies
				  prohibit such activities.
B. The
				  permittee shall comply with the terms and conditions of this permit prior to
				  commencing any physical or operational change or activity that will result in
				  making the facility subject to the new source review program.
Statutory Authority
§ 10.1-1308.1 of the Code of Virginia; § 110(a)
						of the federal Clean Air Act; 40 CFR Part
						51.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 520 - BIOMASS ENERGY GENERATOR GENERAL PERMIT FOR A PILOT TEST FACILITY › Part IV - General Permit Terms and Conditions › Section 9VAC5-520-160 - Process requirements

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A.
				  Each biomass pilot test facility shall comply with visible emissions and
				  fugitive dust/emissions standards of Article 1 (9VAC5-50-60 et seq.) of Part II of
				  9VAC5-50 (New and Modified Stationary Sources). No owner or other person shall
				  cause or permit any materials or property to be handled, transported, stored,
				  used, constructed, altered, repaired, or demolished without taking reasonable
				  precautions to prevent particulate matter from becoming airborne.
B. Each biomass pilot test facility shall
				  comply with the odor standards in Article 2 (9VAC5-50-130 et seq.) of Part II of
				  9VAC5-50 (New and Modified Stationary Sources). Under no circumstances shall
				  the biomass qualified energy generator or associated raw material storage or
				  handling cause an odor objectionable to individuals of ordinary
				  sensibility.
C. Once per week, the
				  permittee shall observe the biomass pilot test facility's fuel preparation and
				  storage operations to determine if there are any visible emissions excluding
				  stack emissions. The presence of visible emissions shall indicate the need for
				  prompt corrective action. The applicant shall keep a log of the observations.
				  The log shall include the name of the observer, the date and time of the
				  observations, the presence of visible emissions or lack thereof, and the date,
				  time, and description of corrective actions taken whenever visible emissions
				  were observed.
Statutory Authority
§ 10.1-1308.1 of the Code of Virginia; § 110(a)
						of the federal Clean Air Act; 40 CFR Part
						51.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 520 - BIOMASS ENERGY GENERATOR GENERAL PERMIT FOR A PILOT TEST FACILITY › Part IV - General Permit Terms and Conditions › Section 9VAC5-520-170 - Permit emission threshold

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A. In determining whether a biomass pilot
				  test facility is exempt from all new minor source review permit programs, the
				  facility must be determined to be exempt under the provisions of 9VAC5-80
				  (Permits for Stationary Sources) and both subdivisions 1 and 2 of this
				  subsection.
1. A biomass pilot test facility
				  that measures uncontrolled emissions below the threshold values specified in
				  Table 520-1 qualifies as an exempt facility. All biomass pilot test facilities
				  and ancillary equipment shall be considered in the aggregate. A biomass pilot
				  test facility that measures uncontrolled emissions at or above the permit
				  emission threshold values specified in Table 520-1 provided it does not
				  demonstrate it is a major source, shall obtain a permit according to the
				  applicable provisions of
				  9VAC5-520-180 J 3.
TABLE 520-1 PERMIT EMISSION THRESHOLD
							 VALUES
Pollutant
Combined Units (tons/year)
PM
25
PM10
15
PM2.5
10
NOX
40
SO2
40
CO
100
VOC
25
a. The PM,
				  PM10, and PM2.5 values listed in
				  Table 520-1 contain filterable and condensable particulates.
b. Permit emission threshold values for
				  combined units listed in Table 520-1 include the qualified energy generator and
				  any fuel preparation/storage emission units.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 520 - BIOMASS ENERGY GENERATOR GENERAL PERMIT FOR A PILOT TEST FACILITY › Part IV - General Permit Terms and Conditions › Section 9VAC5-520-180 - Testing schedule

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A. All
				  testing must be completed within 15 months from the actual startup date as
				  determined under subsection E of this section.
B. Within 30 days after receipt of a biomass
				  pilot test facility general permit application the regional office will notify
				  the applicant of the status of the application with a review letter.
1. If a complete application is received, the
				  review letter will state if the applicant is approved for the biomass pilot
				  test facility general permit. If approved, the applicant has 18 months from the
				  date of the review letter to commence construction of the biomass pilot test
				  facility and its equipment.
2. If a
				  complete application is not received, the applicant has 30 days to submit the
				  additional information needed for a complete application. If the additional
				  information is not received within 30 days, the application will be returned to
				  the applicant and the application will be withdrawn. Within 30 days after
				  receipt of the additional information, the department will respond with another
				  review letter that will state if the applicant is approved for the biomass
				  pilot test facility general permit. If approved, the provisions of subdivision
				  A 1 of this subsection shall apply.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 520 - BIOMASS ENERGY GENERATOR GENERAL PERMIT FOR A PILOT TEST FACILITY › Part IV - General Permit Terms and Conditions › Section 9VAC5-520-190 - Compliance determination and verification by emission testing

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A. A certified fuel
				  test is required.
1. The permittee shall have
				  a sample analyzed for each type of biomass used during the pilot test
				  period.
2. The results of the fuel
				  analysis shall be used to identify specific constituents of the fuel requiring
				  further emissions testing.
3. The
				  results shall be submitted to the regional office in writing or electronically
				  prior to testing. The submittal shall include:
a. Fuel analysis;
b. Name of company and individual collecting
				  the sample;
c. Identification of
				  sampling method used;
d. Sample
				  (volume or mass);
e. Number of
				  samples taken;
f. Date sample
				  collected;
g. Location of fuel when
				  sample was taken;
h. Date of
				  analysis; and
i. Name of company
				  and individual conducting the analysis.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 520 - BIOMASS ENERGY GENERATOR GENERAL PERMIT FOR A PILOT TEST FACILITY › Part IV - General Permit Terms and Conditions › Section 9VAC5-520-200 - Recordkeeping requirements

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A. The
				  permittee shall maintain records on site for each emission unit or groups of
				  emission units sufficient to determine the actual emissions of the biomass
				  pilot test facility.
1. Records shall include,
				  but not be limited to, emission data and operating parameters during emissions
				  testing.
2. The content and format
				  of such records shall be determined in consultation with the regional
				  office.
3. These records shall be
				  available for inspection by the department and shall be current for the most
				  recent five years.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 520 - BIOMASS ENERGY GENERATOR GENERAL PERMIT FOR A PILOT TEST FACILITY › Part IV - General Permit Terms and Conditions › Section 9VAC5-520-210 - Reporting requirements

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A. The
				  permittee shall comply with the reporting requirements in this section. Any
				  document (including reports) required by a permit term or condition to be
				  submitted to the department shall contain a document certification signed by a
				  responsible official that meets the requirements of
				  9VAC5-20-230.
B. The permittee shall furnish written
				  notification to the department of the following dates relative to the
				  requirements of
				  9VAC5-520-180:
1. The actual date on which construction or
				  installation of any biomass pilot test facility commenced, postmarked within 30
				  days after that date;
2. The
				  anticipated startup date of the biomass pilot test facility, postmarked not
				  more than 60 days nor less than 30 days prior to such date;
3. The actual startup date of the biomass
				  pilot test facility postmarked within 15 days after that date;
4. The test protocol, postmarked at least 30
				  days prior to the date that testing commences; and
5. The test results, no later than 45 days
				  after test completion of the stack tests and visible emissions
				  evaluation.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 520 - BIOMASS ENERGY GENERATOR GENERAL PERMIT FOR A PILOT TEST FACILITY › Part IV - General Permit Terms and Conditions › Section 9VAC5-520-220 - Compliance

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A. Whenever it is
				  necessary for the purpose of the regulations of the board, the board or an
				  agent authorized by the board may at reasonable times enter an establishment or
				  upon property, public or private, for the purpose of obtaining information or
				  conducting surveys or investigations as authorized by § 10.1-1315 or
				  § 46.2-1187.1 of the Code of Virginia.
B. Upon presentation of credentials and other
				  documents as may be required by law, the permittee shall allow the department
				  to perform the following:
1. Enter upon the
				  premises where the source is located or emissions related activity is
				  conducted, or where records must be kept under the terms and conditions of this
				  permit.
2. Have access to and copy,
				  at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the terms and
				  conditions of this permit.
3.
				  Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring
				  equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this
				  permit.
4. Sample or monitor at
				  reasonable times, substances or parameters for the purpose of assuring
				  compliance with this permit or applicable requirements.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 520 - BIOMASS ENERGY GENERATOR GENERAL PERMIT FOR A PILOT TEST FACILITY › Part IV - General Permit Terms and Conditions › Section 9VAC5-520-230 - Enforcement

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A. Violation of
				  this permit is subject to the enforcement provisions including, but not limited
				  to, those contained in 9VAC5-170 (Regulation for General Administration) and
				  §§ 10.1-1309, 10.1-1309.1, 10.1-1311, and 10.1-1316 of the Virginia
				  Air Pollution Control Law.
B. If
				  any condition, requirement, or portion of this permit is held invalid or
				  inapplicable under any circumstance, such invalidity or inapplicability shall
				  not affect or impair the remaining conditions, requirements, or portions of
				  this permit.
C. The permittee shall
				  comply with all conditions of this permit. Any noncompliance with this permit
				  constitutes a violation of the Virginia Air Pollution Control Law and is
				  grounds for (i) enforcement action, or (ii) suspension or revocation of the
				  authorization to operate under this permit.
D. It shall not be a defense for a permittee
				  in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce
				  the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the conditions of
				  this permit.
E. The authorization
				  to construct and test under this permit may be suspended or revoked for cause
				  as specified in
				  9VAC5-520-80. The filing by a
				  permittee of (i) a request for reauthorization to operate under this permit, or
				  (ii) notification of termination, planned changes, or anticipated noncompliance
				  does not stay any condition of this permit.
F. The owner of the qualified energy
				  generator may be subject to enforcement action under
				  9VAC5-520-80 for operation without
				  a permit if the facility is later determined by the department not to qualify
				  for the conditions and terms of this permit.
G. This permit does not convey any property
				  rights of any sort, or any exclusive privilege.
H. The permittee shall furnish to the
				  department, within 30 days of notification, any information that the department
				  may request in writing to determine whether cause exists for suspending or
				  revoking the authorization to operate under this permit or to determine
				  compliance with this permit. Upon request, the permittee shall also furnish to
				  the department copies of records required to be kept by this permit and, for
				  information claimed to be confidential, the permittee shall furnish such
				  records to the department along with a claim of confidentiality meeting the
				  requirements of
				  9VAC5-170-60.
Statutory Authority
§ 10.1-1308.1 of the Code of Virginia; § 110(a)
						of the federal Clean Air Act; 40 CFR Part
						51.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 520 - BIOMASS ENERGY GENERATOR GENERAL PERMIT FOR A PILOT TEST FACILITY › Part IV - General Permit Terms and Conditions › Form - FORMS (9VAC5-520)

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Air
					 Permit Application Form, Form 520 (eff. 5/11)
.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part I - Definitions › Section 9VAC5-530-10 - General

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A. For the purpose
				  of this chapter or any orders issued by the board the words or terms used shall
				  have the meanings given them in
				  9VAC5-530-20.
B. Unless specifically defined in the
				  Virginia Air Pollution Control Law or in this chapter, terms used shall have
				  the meaning given them by
				  9VAC5-80-1110 (definitions, Permits
				  for New and Modified Stationary Sources),
				  9VAC5-10-20 (general definitions,
				  Regulations for the Control and Abatement of Air Pollution),
				  9VAC5-170-20 (definitions,
				  Regulation for General Administration), or commonly ascribed to them by
				  recognized authorities, in that order of priority.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307.02 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part II - General Provisions › Section 9VAC5-530-30 - Purpose

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The purpose of this general permit is to establish
					 requirements covering an emissions unit category pursuant to § 10.1-1308
					 of the Code of Virginia and
					 9VAC5-80-1250.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307.02 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part II - General Provisions › Section 9VAC5-530-40 - Applicability and designation of affected emissions unit

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A. This chapter applies to each affected unit
				  (i) for which construction, modification, or operation is commenced on or after
				  August 17, 2011, (ii) that does not meet the permit exemption thresholds of
				  9VAC5-80-1320 C 1 or D 1 and (iii)
				  that meets the requirements of this subsection:
1. For CI units located in either an
				  attainment or nonattainment area with an aggregate rated electrical power
				  output less than or equal to 58,886 kW (78,966 bhp).
2. For SI units located in an attainment area
				  with an aggregate rated electrical power output less than or equal to 60,970kW
				  (81,761 bhp).
3. For SI units
				  located in a nonattainment area with an aggregate rated electrical power output
				  less than or equal to 37,750 kW (50,623 bhp).
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part II - General Provisions › Section 9VAC5-530-50 - General

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A. Any owner
				  requesting authority to operate an affected unit shall comply with the
				  requirements of 9VAC5-80 (Permits for Stationary Sources) and register with the
				  department as required under
				  9VAC5-20-160. Not all parts of the
				  general permit will apply to every owner. The determination of which parts
				  apply will be based on where the unit is located and method of compliance
				  determination. Parts I, II, and III of this chapter apply to all owners. Part
				  IV of this chapter applies to affected units using fuel throughput for
				  compliance determination. Part V of this chapter applies to affected units
				  using hours of operation for compliance determination.
B. The existence of a permit under this
				  chapter shall not constitute a defense of a violation of the Virginia Air
				  Pollution Control Law or the regulations of the board and shall not relieve any
				  owner of the responsibility to comply with any applicable regulations, laws,
				  ordinances, and orders of the governmental entities having
				  jurisdiction.
C. Upon request of
				  the department, the owner shall reduce the level of operation or shut down an
				  affected unit as necessary to avoid violating any primary ambient air quality
				  standard and shall not return to normal operation until such time as the
				  ambient air quality standard will not be violated.
D. This general permit to construct or modify
				  each affected unit shall become invalid, unless an extension is granted by the
				  department, if:
1. A program of continuous
				  construction or modification is not commenced within 18 months from the date
				  that this general permit is issued to the owner; or
2. A program of construction or modification
				  is discontinued for a period of 18 months or more, or is not completed within a
				  reasonable time, except for a department-approved period between phases of a
				  phased construction project.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part II - General Provisions › Section 9VAC5-530-60 - Circumvention, suspension, or revocation

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A. No owner shall cause or permit the
				  installation or use of any device or any means that, without resulting in
				  reduction in the total amount of air pollutants emitted, conceals or dilutes an
				  emission of air pollutants that would otherwise violate this chapter.
B. This general permit may be suspended or
				  revoked if the owner:
1. Knowingly makes
				  material misstatements in the general permit application or any amendments to
				  it.
2. Fails to comply with the
				  conditions of this general permit.
3. Fails to comply with any emission
				  standards applicable to an affected unit.
4. Causes emissions from the stationary
				  source that result in violations of, or interfere with the attainment and
				  maintenance of, any ambient air quality standard.
5. Fails to operate in conformance with any
				  applicable control strategy, including any emission standards or emission
				  limitations, or applicable regulations of the board in effect at the time an
				  application for this general permit is submitted.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part II - General Provisions › Section 9VAC5-530-70 - Compliance

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A. Whenever it is
				  necessary for the purpose of the regulations of the board, the board or an
				  agent authorized by the board may at reasonable times enter an establishment or
				  upon property, public or private, for the purpose of obtaining information or
				  conducting surveys or investigations as authorized by § 10.1-1315 or
				  46.2-1187.1 of the Code of Virginia.
B. The time for inspection shall be deemed
				  reasonable during regular business hours or whenever the source is in
				  operation. Nothing contained herein shall make an inspection time unreasonable
				  during an emergency.
C. Upon
				  presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, the
				  owner shall allow the department to perform the following:
1. Enter upon the premises where the source
				  is located or emissions-related activity is conducted or where records must be
				  kept under the terms and conditions of this general permit.
2. Have access to and copy at reasonable
				  times any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this
				  general permit.
3. Inspect at
				  reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring equipment),
				  practices, or operations regulated or required under this general
				  permit.
4. Sample or monitor at
				  reasonable times substances or parameters for the purpose of assuring
				  compliance with this general permit or applicable requirements.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part II - General Provisions › Section 9VAC5-530-80 - Enforcement of a general permit

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A. The following general requirements apply:
1. Pursuant to § 10.1-1322 of the
				  Virginia Air Pollution Control Law, failure to comply with any term or
				  condition of the general permit shall be considered a violation of the Virginia
				  Air Pollution Control Law.
2. An
				  owner who (i) violates or fails, neglects, or refuses to obey any provision of
				  this chapter or the Virginia Air Pollution Control Law, any applicable
				  requirement, or any permit term or condition; (ii) knowingly makes any false
				  statement, representation or certification in any form, in any notice or report
				  required by a permit; or (iii) knowingly renders inaccurate any required
				  monitoring device or method shall be subject to the provisions of §§
				  10.1-1307, 10.1-1309, 10.1-1316, 10.1-1318, and 10.1-1320 of the Virginia Air
				  Pollution Control Law.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part III - General Permit Administrative Procedures › Section 9VAC5-530-90 - Requirements for granting an authorization to operate under the general permit

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The
				  department may grant an authorization to operate under the general permit for
				  an affected unit that meets the applicability criteria in
				  9VAC5-530-40 and the operating
				  limitations in
				  9VAC5-530-170 or
				  9VAC5-530-250.
B. The general permit will be issued in
				  accordance with § 2.2-4006A 8 of the Administrative Process Act.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307.02 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part III - General Permit Administrative Procedures › Section 9VAC5-530-100 - Applications for coverage under the general permit

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The application for an affected unit shall
				  meet the requirements of this chapter and include all information necessary to
				  determine qualification for and to assure compliance with the general
				  permit.
B. Any application form,
				  report, compliance certification, or other document required to be submitted to
				  the department under this chapter shall meet the requirements of
				  9VAC5-20-230.
C. Any applicant who fails to submit any
				  relevant facts or who has submitted incorrect information in an application
				  shall, upon becoming aware of such failure or incorrect submittal, promptly
				  submit such supplementary facts or corrected information.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307.02 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part III - General Permit Administrative Procedures › Section 9VAC5-530-110 - Required information for initial applications

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The department will make application forms
				  available to applicants. The information required by this section shall be
				  determined and submitted according to procedures and methods acceptable to the
				  department.
B. Each initial
				  application for coverage under the general permit shall include, but not be
				  limited to, the following:
1. Information
				  specified in the appropriate air permit application form for an affected unit
				  as determined by the department.
2.
				  A document certification signed by a responsible official.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part III - General Permit Administrative Procedures › Section 9VAC5-530-120 - Granting an authorization to operate under the general permit

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The department
				  may grant authorization to operate under the conditions and terms of the
				  general permit to sources that meet the applicability criteria set forth in
				  9VAC5-530-40.
B. Granting an authorization to operate under
				  the general permit to an affected unit covered by the general permit is not
				  subject to the public participation procedures of
				  9VAC5-80-1170.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307.02 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part III - General Permit Administrative Procedures › Section 9VAC5-530-130 - Transfer of authorizations to operate under the general permit

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. No person shall
				  transfer an authorization to operate under the general permit from one affected
				  unit to another or from one piece of equipment to another.
B. In the case of a transfer of ownership of
				  an affected unit, the new owner shall comply with any permit issued or
				  authorization to operate under the general permit granted to the previous
				  owner. The new owner shall notify the department of the change in ownership
				  within 30 days of the transfer.
C.
				  In the case of a name change of an affected unit, the owner shall comply with
				  any permit issued or authorization to operate under the general permit granted
				  under the previous source name. The owner shall notify the department of the
				  change in source name within 30 days of the name change.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307.02 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part IV - General Permit Terms and Conditions for an Affected Unit Using Fuel Throughputfor Compliance Demonstration › Section 9VAC5-530-140 - General permit

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Any
				  owner whose application is approved by the director shall receive the following
				  general permit and shall comply with the requirements in it and be subject to
				  all requirements of this chapter and the regulations of the board.
B. In compliance with the provisions of the
				  Virginia Air Pollution Control Law and regulations adopted pursuant to it,
				  owners of affected units are authorized to operate under the authority of this
				  general permit, except those where board regulations or policies prohibit such
				  operation.
C. The authorization to
				  operate under this general permit shall be in accordance with the cover letter
				  to this general permit,
				  9VAC5-530-150 (General terms and
				  conditions),
				  9VAC5-530-160 (Monitoring
				  requirements)
				  9VAC5-530-170 (Operating limits),
				  9VAC5-530-180 (Emissions limits),
				  9VAC5-530-190 (Testing
				  requirements),
				  9VAC5-530-200 (Recordkeeping
				  requirements), and
				  9VAC5-530-210 (Reporting
				  requirements).
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307.02 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part IV - General Permit Terms and Conditions for an Affected Unit Using Fuel Throughputfor Compliance Demonstration › Section 9VAC5-530-150 - General terms and conditions

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The owner is authorized to operate an
				  affected unit located within the boundaries of the Commonwealth of Virginia in
				  accordance with the approved general permit application and conditions of this
				  general permit except where board regulations or policies prohibit such
				  activities.
B. The owner shall
				  comply with the terms and conditions of this general permit prior to commencing
				  any physical or operational change or activity that will result in making the
				  source subject to the new source review program.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307.02 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part IV - General Permit Terms and Conditions for an Affected Unit Using Fuel Throughputfor Compliance Demonstration › Section 9VAC5-530-160 - Monitoring requirements

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The
				  owner shall install and use a fuel flow meter to monitor the fuel throughput
				  for each affected unit, calculated monthly as the sum of each consecutive
				  12-month period.
B. Each fuel flow
				  meter shall be installed, maintained, calibrated, and operated in accordance
				  with approved procedures which shall include, as a minimum, the manufacturer's
				  written requirements or recommendations.
C. The fuel flow meter used to continuously
				  measure the fuel throughput for each affected unit shall be observed by the
				  owner with a frequency of not less than once per month. The owner shall keep a
				  log of the observations from the fuel flow meter.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307.02 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part IV - General Permit Terms and Conditions for an Affected Unit Using Fuel Throughputfor Compliance Demonstration › Section 9VAC5-530-170 - Operating limits

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The
				  approved fuels for each CI affected unit are diesel fuel, biodiesel fuel, and
				  biodiesel blends. These fuels shall meet the following specifications:
1. Diesel fuel that meets the ASTM D975-10b
				  specification for S15 diesel fuel oil; maximum sulfur content per shipment,
				  0.0015%.
2. Biodiesel fuel that
				  meets ASTM specification D6751-09; maximum sulfur content per shipment,
				  0.0015%.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part IV - General Permit Terms and Conditions for an Affected Unit Using Fuel Throughputfor Compliance Demonstration › Section 9VAC5-530-190 - Testing requirements

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A.
				  Each affected unit shall be constructed and installed so as to allow for
				  emissions testing upon reasonable notice at any time using appropriate methods.
				  Sampling ports shall be provided when requested at the appropriate locations
				  and safe sampling platforms and access shall be provided.
B. No affected unit shall be used for the
				  purposes of preventative maintenance purposes between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5
				  p.m. any day during the ozone season of May 1 through September 30.
C. Initial performance tests shall be
				  conducted for NOx, CO, PM10, and
				  PM2.5 from the affected unit using EPA-approved
				  reference methods to determine compliance with the emission limits contained in
				  9VAC5-530-180.
1. The tests shall be performed and
				  demonstrate compliance within 60 days after achieving the maximum production
				  rate at which the affected unit or units will be operated, but in no event
				  later than 180 days after startup of the permitted source.
2. Tests shall be conducted in accordance
				  with EPA methods or an alternative method approved by department.
3. The details of the tests are to be
				  arranged with the regional office and the owner shall submit a test protocol at
				  least 30 days prior to testing.
4.
				  One copy of the test results shall be submitted to the department regional
				  office within 45 days after test completion and shall conform to the test
				  report format in subsection D of this section.
5. Testing for multiple identical affected
				  units located at the source shall be conducted as follows:
a. 50% of CI affected units shall be
				  tested.
b. 100% of SI affected
				  units over 500 bhp shall be tested.
6. The owner shall conduct additional
				  performance testing every three years for NOx, CO,
				  PM10, and PM2.5 to demonstrate
				  compliance with the testing emission limits contained in
				  9VAC5-530-180. The details of the
				  tests shall be arranged with the regional office. Additional performance
				  testing for multiple identical affected units located at the source shall be
				  conducted as follows:
a. 20% of CI affected
				  units shall be tested.
b. 100% of
				  SI affected units over 500 bhp shall be tested.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part IV - General Permit Terms and Conditions for an Affected Unit Using Fuel Throughputfor Compliance Demonstration › Section 9VAC5-530-200 - Recordkeeping requirements

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A. The
				  owner shall maintain records of emission data and operating parameters as
				  necessary and, if requested, provide them to the department within three
				  business days to demonstrate compliance with this general permit.
B. The owner shall maintain records of the
				  occurrence and duration of any bypass, malfunction, shutdown, or failure of the
				  affected unit or its associated air pollution control equipment that results in
				  excess emissions for more than one hour. Records shall include the following:
(i) date,
(ii) time,
(iii) duration,
(iv) description (emission unit, pollutant
				  affected, cause),
(v) corrective
				  action,
(vi) preventive measures
				  taken, and
(vii) name of person
				  generating the record.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part IV - General Permit Terms and Conditions for an Affected Unit Using Fuel Throughputfor Compliance Demonstration › Section 9VAC5-530-210 - Reporting requirements

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A. The
				  owner shall furnish written notification to the regional office of the
				  following:
1. The actual date on which
				  construction of each affected unit commenced within 30 days after such
				  date.
2. If necessary, the actual
				  date on which the integration operational period of each affected unit
				  commenced within 15 days after such date.
3. The anticipated startup date of each
				  affected unit postmarked or submitted electronically not more than 60 days nor
				  less than 30 days prior to such date.
4. The actual startup date of each affected
				  unit within 15 days after such date.
5. The anticipated date of performance tests
				  of each affected unit postmarked or submitted electronically at least 30 days
				  prior to such date.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part V - General Permit Terms and Conditions for Electric Generating Units Using Hoursof Operation for Compliance Demonstration › Section 9VAC5-530-220 - General permit

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Any
				  owner whose application is approved by the director shall receive the following
				  general permit and shall comply with the requirements in it and be subject to
				  all requirements of this chapter and the regulations of the board.
B. In compliance with the provisions of the
				  Virginia Air Pollution Control Law and regulations adopted pursuant to it,
				  owners of affected units are authorized to operate under the authority of this
				  general permit except those where board regulations or policies prohibit such
				  operation.
C. The authorization to
				  operate under this general permit shall be in accordance with the cover letter
				  to this general permit, 9VAC5-530-2300 (General terms and conditions),
				  9VAC5-530-240 (Monitoring
				  requirements)
				  9VAC5-530-250 (Operating limits),
				  9VAC5-530-260 (Emissions limits),
				  9VAC5-530-270 (Testing
				  requirements),
				  9VAC5-530-280 (Recordkeeping
				  requirements), and
				  9VAC5-530-290 (Reporting
				  requirements).
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307.02 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part V - General Permit Terms and Conditions for Electric Generating Units Using Hoursof Operation for Compliance Demonstration › Section 9VAC5-530-230 - General terms and conditions

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The owner is authorized to operate an
				  affected unit located within the boundaries of the Commonwealth of Virginia in
				  accordance with the approved general permit application and conditions of this
				  general permit except where board regulations or policies prohibit such
				  activities.
B. The owner shall
				  comply with the terms and conditions of this general permit prior to commencing
				  any physical or operational change or activity that will result in making the
				  source subject to the new source review program.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307.02 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT › Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD › Chapter 530 - ELECTRIC GENERATOR VOLUNTARY DEMAND RESPONSE GENERAL PERMIT › Part V - General Permit Terms and Conditions for Electric Generating Units Using Hoursof Operation for Compliance Demonstration › Section 9VAC5-530-240 - Monitoring requirements

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The
				  owner shall install and use a nonresettable hour metering device to monitor the
				  monthly and yearly operating hours for each affected unit, calculated monthly
				  as the sum of each consecutive 12-month period. Each nonresettable hour meter
				  shall be installed, maintained, calibrated, and operated in accordance with
				  approved procedures that shall include, as a minimum, the manufacturer's
				  written requirements or recommendations.
B. The hour meter used to continuously
				  measure the hours of operation for each affected unit shall be observed by the
				  owner with a frequency of not less than once per month. The owner shall keep a
				  log of the observations from the hour meter.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307.02 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of
						Virginia.