Md. Code Regs. 26.11.41.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 26.11.41.06 - Vapor Collection System and Vapor Control Devices

A. Owners or operators of affected facilities that utilize vapor collection systems and vapor control device to comply with this chapter shall follow the requirements as specified in §§B and C of this regulation.

B. If a vapor collection system does not route all gases, vapors, and fumes to either a process gas system or a fuel gas system by January 1, 2021, a vapor control device shall be installed which meets the requirements of §E of this regulation.

C. The vapor collection system shall have no detectable emissions, as determined using auditory, visual, and olfactory inspections as specified in Regulation .03A(7) of this chapter.

D. The vapor collection system shall comply with the leak monitoring survey and repair requirements as specified in Regulation .03 of this chapter, where applicable.

E. Vapor control devices shall meet one of the following requirements:

(1) A nondestructive vapor control device manufacturer-designed to achieve at least 95 percent vapor control efficiency of methane emissions and may not result in emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx); or

(2) A destructive vapor control device manufacturer-designed to achieve at least 95 percent vapor control efficiency of methane emissions and does not generate more than 15 parts per million volume (ppmv) NOx when measured at 3 percent oxygen; or require the use of supplemental fuel gas, other than gas required for a pilot burner, to operate.

Md. Code Regs. 26.11.41.06

Regulation .06 adopted effective 47:23 Md. R. 978, eff. 11/16/2020