Section 326 IAC 8-4-8 - Leaks from petroleum refineries; monitoring; reportsAuthority: IC 13-1-1-4; IC 13-7-7
Affected: IC 13-1-1-1; IC 13-1-1-4; IC 13-7
Sec. 8.
(a) The owner or operator of each petroleum refinery subject to this rule shall develop and conduct a monitoring program consistent with the provisions of subsection (c). A description of such program shall be submitted to the board by June 30, 1981. The first report required by this section shall be submitted by January 31, 1982.(b) The monitoring program required by this section shall contain each element listed as a requirement in subsections (c) through (m). The provisions listed as guidelines in subsections (c) through (m) are not absolute requirements, but guidelines to be used in preparation of the program. Programs following all guidelines contained in subsections (c) through (m) will be approved by the commissioner. Programs that delete or amend certain guidelines will only be approved if the owner or operator submits information justifying such amendment or deletion based on the fact that:(1) such guideline is not economically or technologically feasible as it applies to a particular source; or(2) the program proposed by such owner or operator will result in equivalent control of VOC emissions.(c) Each monitoring program shall specify the components that will be tested and the frequency at which such tests will be made.(d) An approvable program will consist of the following: (1) Monitor yearly by the methods referenced in subsection (n), all pump seals, pipeline valves in liquid service, and process drains.(2) Monitor quarterly by the methods referenced in subsection (n), all compressor seals, pipeline valves in gaseous service, and pressure relief valves in gaseous service.(3) Monitor weekly by visual methods all pump seals.(4) Monitor immediately any pump seal from which liquids are observed dripping.(5) Monitor any relief valve within twenty-four (24) hours after it has vented to the atmosphere.(6) Monitor immediately after repair any component that was found leaking.(7) Commencing July 1, 1991, components which are located where monitoring would be hazardous shall be monitored when conditions allow these components to be monitored safely.(e) Pressure relief devices which are connected to an operating flare header, vapor recovery device, storage tank valves, and valves that are not externally regulated are exempt from the monitoring requirements listed in subsection (c). Components which are located where monitoring would be hazardous, and components in lines carrying gases composed of ninety percent (90%) methane or ethane, are exempt from the monitoring requirements listed in subsection (c) until July 1, 1991.(f) The monitoring program may be suspended during the months of December, January, and February.(g) Each monitoring program shall specify the make and model of the monitoring equipment to be used.(h) Each monitoring program shall specify the following:(1) The VOC concentration which will establish the existence of a leaking component.(2) The way in which such components will be recorded and identified.(3) The time within which each type of leaking component will be repaired.(i) An approvable program will consist of the following:(1) Record all leaking components which have a VOC concentration exceeding ten thousand (10,000) parts per million when tested according to the provisions in subsection (n).(2) The owner or operator of a petroleum refinery, upon the detection of a leaking component, as defined in subdivision (1), shall affix a weatherproof and readily visible tag, bearing an identification number and the date the leak is located, to the component. This tag shall remain in place until the leaking component is repaired.(3) Repair and retest the leaking components, as defined in subdivision (1), as soon as possible but no later than fifteen (15) normal working days after the leak is found.(4) Identify all leaking components, as defined in subdivision (1), which cannot be repaired until the unit is shut down for turnaround.(j) Each monitoring program shall specify the records that will be maintained. A copy of the log book format will be submitted with the program description. Copies of all monitoring records shall be retained for a minimum of two (2) years after the date on which the record was made. Copies of monitoring records shall be immediately made available to the commissioner, upon verbal or written request, at any reasonable time.(k) An approvable record keeping program will include the following data:(1) The name of the process unit where the component is located.(2) The type of component, for example, valve, seal.(3) The tag number of the component.(4) The date on which a leaking component is discovered.(5) The date on which a leaking component is repaired.(6) The date and instrument reading of the recheck procedure after a leaking component is repaired.(7) A record of the calibration of the monitoring instrument.(8) Those leaks that cannot be repaired until turnaround.(9) The total number of components checked and the total number of components found leaking.(l) Each monitoring program shall specify the frequency at which reports will be submitted to the commissioner and the data that will be included in such reports.(m) An approvable reporting program shall include the following:(1) Submission of a report to the commissioner during June, September, and December that lists all leaking components that were located during the previous calendar months, but not repaired within fifteen (15) days, all leaking components awaiting unit turnaround, the total number of components inspected, and the total number of components found leaking.(2) Submission of a signed statement with the report attesting to the fact that, with the exception of those leaking components listed in the report, all monitoring and repairs were performed as stipulated in the monitoring program.(n) Each monitoring program shall specify the testing and calibration procedures to be used to determine compliance.(o) An approvable monitoring program shall use testing and calibration procedures consistent with Method 21 of 40 CFR 60, Appendix A.(p) Following submittal of the program description as required by subsection (a), the commissioner shall approve or disapprove such program within two (2) months following the submittal. If no action is taken within the two (2) month period, the program as submitted shall be deemed approved. If no program is submitted by a refinery by the time specified in subsection (a), the refinery shall be required to implement a program in accordance with the guidelines of subsections (b) through (o). If a program is disapproved, the disapproval shall indicate the specific portions of the program that are unacceptable. All acceptable portions of the program shall be implemented immediately. The owner or operator of the refinery shall have three (3) months after disapproval to amend the program or substantiate the program in a manner acceptable to the commissioner. At the end of such time, if the program is still unacceptable, the commissioner may require the refinery to comply with a program specified by the commissioner. Monitoring, record keeping, and reporting programs varying from the guidelines specified in subsections (b) through (o) shall be submitted to the U.S. EPA as a SIP revision.(q) Each refinery subject to this section shall comply with the following provisions: (1) The commissioner may require the operator to reschedule turnaround based on the number and severity of tagged leaks awaiting turnaround.(2) Except for safety pressure relief valves, no owner or operator of a petroleum refinery shall install or operate a valve at the end of a pipe or line containing volatile organic compounds unless the pipe or line is sealed with a second valve, a blind flange, a plug, or a cap. The sealing device may be removed only when a sample is being taken or during maintenance operations.(3) Pipeline valves and pressure relief valves in gaseous volatile organic compound service shall be marked in some manner that will be readily obvious to both refinery personnel performing monitoring and the staff.(r) The commissioner, upon written notice, may modify the monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements. Air Pollution Control Board; 326 IAC 8-4-8; filed Mar 10, 1988, 1:20 p.m.: 11 IR 2540; filed Apr 18, 1990, 4:55 p.m.: 13 IR 1681; errata filed Sep 5, 1990, 2:20 p.m.: 14 IR 155; filed May 6, 1991, 4:45 p.m.: 14 IR 1719; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:20 p.m.: 24 IR 1477