Md. Code Regs. 26.11.05.06
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 18, September 6, 2024
| A. Table I EMISSION REDUCTION OBJECTIVES FOR THE ALERT STAGE* | |
| Source of Emissions | Alert Stage Actions |
| (1) Coal or oil-fired electrical power generating facilities | (a) Substantial reduction of emissions by utilizing fuels having low ash and sulfur content (use gaseous fuels where possible) (b) Substantial reduction of emissions by diverting loads to electric power generating facilities outside of Alert area |
| (2) Coal or oil-fired steam producing facilities having a capacity to burn in excess of 4 tons (3630 kilograms) of coal per hour or 600 gallons (2.34 cubic meters) of fuel oil per hour | (a) Substantial reduction of emissions by utilization of fuels having low ash and sulfur content (use gaseous fuels where possible) (b) Substantial reduction of steam load demands consistent with continuing plant operations |
| (3) Manufacturing industries of the following classification which employ more than 20 employees at any one location: Standard Industrial Classification, Major Groups 26 Paper and allied products industry 28 Chemical and allied products industry 29 Petroleum refining and related industry 32 Glass, clay, and concrete products 33 Primary metal industry | (a) Substantial reduction of emissions from manufacturing operations by curtailing, postponing, or deferring production and allied operations (b) Substantial reduction of emissions by deferring by-product or trade waste disposal processes which emit air pollution (c) Substantial reduction of heat load demands |
| (4) On-site incineration | Stop all incineration except that resulting from public collection of refuse |
| (5) Any source of air pollutants, not covered above, upon written request of the Department may be required to submit standby plans describing emission cutbacks to be taken if an Alert is called | All possible substantial reductions consistent with requirements for safety of people and preservation of property |
* Actions specified under source of emissions categories 1, 2, 3, and 4 are primarily for control of particulate matter and/or oxides of sulfur emissions, and will be instituted only when the Alert stage is called for these pollutants, unless otherwise specified in a specific emission reduction plan. emission reduction plan.
| B. Table II EMISSION REDUCTION OBJECTIVES FOR THE WARNING STAGE* | |
| Source of Emissions | Warning Stage Actions |
| (1) Coal or oil-fired electrical power generating facilities | (a) Maximum reduction of emissions to provide essential power needs by utilization of fuels having lowest ash and sulfur content (use gaseous fuels where possible) (b) Maximum reduction of emissions by diverting electric power generation to facilities outside of Warning area |
| (2) Coal or oil-fired steam producing facilities having a capacity to burn in excess of 4 tons (3630 kilograms) of coal per hour or 600 gallons (2.34 cubic meters) of fuel oil per hour | (a) Substantial reduction of emissions by utilization of fuels having low ash and sulfur content (use gaseous fuels where possible) (b) Substantial reduction of steam load demands consistent with continuing plant operations |
| (3) Manufacturing industries of the following classification which employ more than 20 employees at any one location: Standard Industrial Classification, Major Groups 26 Paper and allied products industry 28 Chemical and allied products industry 29 Petroleum refining and related industry 32 Glass, clay, and concrete products 33 Primary metal industry | (a) Maximum reduction of emissions by utilization fuels having the lowest available ash and sulfur content (use gaseous fuels where possible) (b) Maximum reduction of heat and steam demands to absolute necessities consistent with preventing equipment damage (c) Make ready for emergency action if Emergency stage declared |
| (4) Refuse incinerators | Complete elimination of the use of all incinerators |
| (5) Any source of air pollutants, not covered above, upon written request of the Department may be required to submit standby plans describing emission cutbacks to be taken if an Alert is called | Maximum reduction possible consistent with requirements for safety of people and preservation of property |
* Actions specified under source of emissions categories 1, 2, 3, and 4 are primarily for control of particulate matter and/or oxides of sulfur emissions, and will be instituted only when the Warning stage is called for these pollutants, unless otherwise specified in a specific emissions reduction plan.
| C. Table IIIEMISSION REDUCTION OBJECTIVES FOR THE EMERGENCY STAGE* | |
| Source of Emissions | Emergency Stage Actions |
| (1) Coal or oil-fired electric power generating facilities | (a) Maximum reduction of emissions to provide essential power needs by utilization of fuels having lowest ash and sulfur content (use gaseous fuels where possible) (b) Maximum reduction of emissions by diverting electric power generation to facilities outside of Emergency area |
| (2) Coal or oil-fired steam producing facilities having a capacity to burn in excess 4 tons (3630 kilograms) of coal per hour or 600 gallons (2.34 cubic meters) of fuel oil per hour | (a) Maximum reduction of heat and steam demands to absolute necessities consistent with preventing equipment damage (b) Take actions called for in the Emergency portions of the standby emission reduction plan |
| (3) Manufacturing industries of the following classification which employ more than 20 employees at any one location: Standard Industrial Classification, Major Groups 26 Paper and allied products industry 28 Chemical and allied products industry 29 Petroleum refining and related industry 32 Glass, clay, and concrete products 33 Primary metal industry | (a) Elimination of emissions from manufacturing operations by ceasing, curtailing, postponing, or deferring production and allied operations to the extent possible without causing injury to persons or damage to equipment (b) Elimination of emissions from by-product or trade waste disposal processes which emit air pollution c) Maximum reduction of heat load demand |
| (4) Refuse incinerators | Complete elimination of the use of all incinerators |
| (5) All standby emission reduction plans required by the Department and not already in effect or described above, shall be implemented | |
* Actions specified under source of emissions categories 1, 2, 3, and 4 are primarily for control of particulate matter and/or oxides of sulfur emissions and will be instituted only when the Emergency stage is called for these pollutants, unless otherwise specified in a specific emissions reduction plan.
Md. Code Regs. 26.11.05.06