Cal. Code Regs. tit. 17 § 95120

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 25, June 21, 2024

Section 95120 - Iron and Steel Production

The operator of a facility who is required to report under section 95101 of this article, and who is not eligible for abbreviated reporting under section 95103(a), must comply with Subpart Q of 40 CFR Part 98 (40 CFR §§ 98.170 to 98.188) in reporting stationary combustion and process emissions and related data from iron and steel production to ARB, except as otherwise provided in this section.

(a)CO₂ from Fossil Fuel Combustion. When calculating CO₂ emissions from fossil fuel combustion at a stationary combustion unit under 40 CFR § 98.172(a), the operator must use a method in 40 CFR § 98.33(a)(1) to § 98.33(a)(4) as specified by fuel type in section 95115 of this article.

(b)Monitoring, Data and Records. For each emissions calculation method chosen under section 95120(a), the operator must meet the applicable requirements for monitoring, missing data procedures, data reporting, and records retention that are specified in 40 CFR § 98.34 to § 98.37, except as modified in sections 95115, 95120(c)-(d), and 95129 of this article.

(c)Missing Data Substitution Procedures. The operator must comply with 40 CFR § 98.175 when substituting for missing data, except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (1)-(2) below.

(1) To substitute for missing data for emissions reported under section 95115 of this article (stationary combustion units and units using continuous emissions monitoring systems), the operator must follow the requirements of section 95129 of this article.

(2) If monthly mass or volume of carbon-containing inputs and outputs are missing when using the carbon mass balance procedure in 40 CFR § 98.173(b)(1), the operator must apply substitute values according to the procedures in paragraphs (A)-(B) below.

(A) If the data capture rate is at least 80 percent for the data year, the operator must substitute for each missing value based on the best available estimate based on information used for accounting purposes (such as purchase records).

(B) If the data capture rate is less than 80 percent for the data year, the operator must substitute for each missing value with the maximum throughput capacity of the system.

(3) The operator must document and retain records of the procedure used for all missing data estimates pursuant to the recordkeeping requirements of section 95105.

(d)Additional Product Data. In addition to the information required by 40 CFR § 98.176, the operator must report the annual production of iron and steel products in short tons, a description of the product(s), and, the process used to produce the products, such as use of an electric arc furnace.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 95120

1. New section filed 12-14-2011; operative 1-1-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 50).
2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (d) filed 12-19-2012; operative 1-1-2013 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 51).
3. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 12-31-2013; operative 1-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 1).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 38510, 38530, 39600, 39601, 39607, 39607.4 and 41511, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 38530, 39600 and 41511, Health and Safety Code.