7 Del. Admin. Code § 1134-6.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025
Section 1134-6.0 - Source Baseline6.1 In order to establish the amount of an emission reduction that is surplus and thus eligible for credit, an ozone season and a non-ozone season emission baseline must be established for each emission unit or units associated with a particular emission reduction prior to submittal of that emission reduction to the Department for certification as an ERC.6.2 The ozone season baseline and the non-ozone season baseline shall be the lower of actual or allowable emissions from the emission unit or units immediately prior to the date of implementation of the control measure that caused the emission reduction.6.3 For a stationary or area source, the ozone season and the non-ozone season baselines shall be calculated as follows: 6.3.1 Ozone season baseline. Click here to view Image
where:
BL1 = Ozone season baseline in tons of pollutant per year.
ER = The emission rate, in tons per year, which is the lower of the actual or allowable emissions rate for the emissions unit or units.
U1 = Utilization factor, which is the representative percentage of the historical level of operation or production rate of the emissions unit or units during the ozone season (April 1 through October 31) for the time period approved by the Department for use in calculating actual emissions.
6.3.2 Non-ozone season baseline. Click here to view Image
where:
BL2 = Non-ozone season baseline in tons of pollutant per year.
ER = The emission rate, in tons per year, which is the lower of the actual or allowable emissions rate for the emissions unit or units.
U2 = Utilization Factor, which is the representative percentage of the historical level of operation or production rate of the emissions unit or units during the non-ozone season (November 1 through March 31) for the time period approved by the Department for use in calculating actual emissions.
6.3.3 Note that the sum of U1 and U2 shall equal 100%.6.4 For computation of the ozone season and non-ozone season baselines for a mobile source category, the quantification method or methods shall be consistent with the method or methods established in the 1990 Base Year Emission Inventory and the Rate of Progress Plans. The applicant shall consult with the Department and the EPA in calculating the baselines and in establishing the assumptions to be used in said calculation or calculations. The first such application for a mobile source category that contains the calculation for that specific category shall be the subject of a specific revision to the SIP. Any subsequent application shall be consistent with the method or methods and assumptions used for the specific mobile source category in the approved SIP. The computation of baselines shall include the most current information available. Where appropriate, the latest version of EPA's emissions estimation model for gasoline-fueled and diesel-fueled highway motor vehicles shall be used. Where appropriate, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and speeds shall be developed to be consistent with the 1990 Base Year Emission Inventory, the Rate of Progress Plans, and the Delaware Department of Transportation traffic model, including, but not limited to: the latest land-use patterns, population demographics, employment, and transportation infrastructure. 10/06/1997
7 Del. Admin. Code § 1134-6.0