Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-3-4-.11
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 335-3-4-.11 - Cement Plants(1)Applicability. This Rule applies to: (a) Existing cement plants that have a process weight that is greater than 88.7 tons per hour.(b) All existing cement plants in the primary nonattainment area for suspended particulates in Mobile County (Appendix D).(2) This Rule specifically exempts new cement plants from Rule 335-3-4-.04(5).(3)Emission Limits. (a) No owner or operator shall cause, permit, or allow the emission of particulate matter from the kiln which is in excess of 0.30 pounds per ton of feed to the kiln, maximum two (2) hour average.(b) No owner or operator shall cause, permit, or allow the emission of particulate matter from the clinker cooler which is in excess of 0.10 pounds per ton of feed to the kiln, maximum two (2) hour average.(4)Compliance. Those cement plants located in the primary nonattainment area for suspended particulates in Mobile County (Appendix D) shall be in compliance with these provisions by January 1, 1982 and shall adhere to the increments of progress contained in the following schedule: (a) Final plans for the emission control system must be submitted before December 31, 1979.(b) Contracts for the emission control system must be awarded or orders must be issued for purchase of component parts to accomplish emission control before July 1, 1980.(c) Initiation of on-site construction or installation of the emission control equipment must begin before December 31, 1980.(d) On-site construction or installation of the emission control equipment must be complete before August 31, 1981.(e) Final compliance shall be demonstrated before January 1, 1982.(5)Exception. Cement plants located in the primary nonattainment area for suspended particulates in Mobile County (Appendix D) which shut down prior to December 31, 1982 will not be subject to the requirements contained in this Rule upon the posting of a surety bond in the amount of $100,000, such surety bond contingent on shutting down the facility and with no provision for extension. Author: Jack Bryant
Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-3-4-.11
Effective Date: March 25, 1975. Amended: April 3, 1979. Amended: Filed October 17, 1996; effective November 21, 1996.Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-28-14, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6, 22-22A-8.