Md. Code Regs. 26.11.30.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 18, September 6, 2024

Section 26.11.30.04 - Particulate Matter

A. The owner or operator of a cement manufacturing installation may not cause or permit the discharge of emissions of particulate matter to exceed the limits in §B of this regulation.

B. Emission Limits.

(1) Areas I, II, V, and VI. In Areas I, II, V, and VI, a person may not cause or permit particulate matter to be discharged from any installation in excess of 0.05 grains per standard cubic foot dry.

(2) Areas III and IV. In Areas III and IV, a person may not cause or permit particulate matter to be discharged from any installation in excess of 0.03 grains per standard cubic foot dry.

(3) Compliance with the particulate matter standards of §B(1) and (2) of this regulation shall be demonstrated by a 3-run stack test using Method 5 or Method 5I of 40 CFR Part 60.

C. Particulate Matter Monitoring Requirements for Cement Kilns and Clinker Coolers. On or after September 1, 2016, the owner or operator of a cement kiln or clinker cooler at a Portland cement manufacturing plant shall:

(1) Use a PM continuous parametric monitoring system (CPMS) to establish a site-specific operating parameter limit corresponding to the results of the performance test as required in §B(3) of this regulation demonstrating compliance with the PM limits in §B(1) and (2) of this regulation;

(2) Conduct the performance test as required in §B(3) of this regulation using Method 5 or Method 5I of 40 CFR part 60 ;

(3) Use the PM CPMS to demonstrate continuous compliance with the site-specific operating parameter limit established in §C(1) of this regulation;

(4) Repeat the performance test as required in §B(3) of this regulation annually and reassess and adjust the site-specific operating parameter limit of §C(1) of this regulation in accordance with the results of the performance test using the procedures in 40 CFR § 63.1349(b)(1)(i) - (ix); and

(5) Follow the procedures in 40 CFR § 63.1350(b)(iii) and (iv) for any exceedance of the established operating parameter limit of §C(1) of this regulation on a 30 process operating day basis.

Md. Code Regs. 26.11.30.04

Regulation .04 adopted effective 42:14 Md. R. 884, eff.7/20/2015