Section 326 IAC 3-5-4 - Standard operating proceduresAuthority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-17-3-4; IC 13-17-3-11
Affected: IC 13-14-4-3; IC 13-15; IC 13-17
Sec. 4.
(a) Within ninety (90) days after monitor installation, a complete, written continuous monitoring standard operating procedure (SOP) must be submitted to the department by the owner or operator of: (1) each affected source or emissions unit specified in section 1(a) of this rule; or(2) any other source or emissions unit required to monitor emissions on a continuous basis.(b) If revisions are made to the SOP, the owner or operator must submit updates to the department within two (2) years of the revisions.(c) At a minimum, the SOP shall describe complete step-by-step procedures and operations as follows:(1) A description of the emissions unit monitored.(2) A listing of the following for each monitor:(E) Data handling and acquisition system.(3) Examples of all reporting and log forms.(4) Record keeping and reporting procedures that include the following:(A) Reporting of instrument precision and accuracy.(B) Reporting of emissions data.(5) Methods and procedures for analysis and data acquisition.(6) Calibration procedures that include the following: (A) Calibration error limits and linearity.(B) Calibration gas type, gas quality, and traceability to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.(C) Calibration frequency.(D) Criteria for recalibration, and analysis procedures to periodically verify the accuracy of span and calibration standards.(7) Operation procedures that include: (B) quantifying and recording daily zero (0) and high level drift that meet the requirements of: (i) 40 CFR 60, Appendix B*, Performance Specification 2, Section 4.2; or (ii) other applicable regulations; and(C) other operating parameter checks indicating correct operational status.(8) Quality control and quality assurance procedures that include the following:(A) A statement of quality policy and objectives.(B) Organization and responsibilities description.(C) Calibration and span and zero (0) drift criteria.(D) Excessive drift criteria.(E) Corrective action for excessive drift.(F) Precision and accuracy audits.(G) Corrective action for accuracy audits failure.(H) Data validity criteria.(I) Participation in department audits.(J) Data recording and calculation audits.(9) Preventive maintenance procedures and corrective maintenance procedures that include those procedures taken to ensure continuous operation and to minimize malfunctions.(10) A listing of the manufacturer's recommended spare parts inventory.(d) If a [sic, an] emissions unit owner or operator fails to submit a SOP or submits a SOP that fails to address the procedures and operations provided under subsection (c), the department may require a performance evaluation pursuant to section 2 of this rule. *This document is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Printing Office, 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20401 or are available for review and copying at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Air Quality, Indiana Government Center North, Tenth Floor, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.
Air Pollution Control Board; 326 IAC 3-5-4; filed Jan 30, 1998, 4:00 p.m.: 21 IR 2068; errata filed Dec 12, 2002, 3:35 p.m.: 26 IR 1567; filed Aug 26, 2004, 11:30 a.m.: 28 IR 34; filed Aug 11, 2011, 1:54 p.m.: 20110907-IR-326050330FRA