N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 802.12

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-A 802.12 - Visible Emissions Testing Pursuant to 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOO

The owner or operator of a non-metallic mineral processing plant that is required by Env-A 2800 to conduct visible emissions testing in accordance with 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOO shall:

(a) Notify the department at least 7 days prior to conducting the testing by providing the following:

(1) The name, mailing address, telephone number, and contact information of the owner of the non-metallic processing plant;

(2) The name, mailing address, telephone number, and contact information of the consultant or company conducting the visible emissions testing of the non-metallic processing plant;

(3) The address of the physical location where the non-metallic processing plant will be operated; and

(4) For each piece of equipment, including but not limited to crushers, grinding mills, bucket elevators, bagging operations, loading stations, conveyors, and screens, that is a component of the non-metallic processing plant and subject to the visible emissions standards of Env-A 2800, the following information:

a. A description of the equipment and year of installation;

b. The manufacturer of the equipment;

c. The serial number of the equipment; and

d. The maximum throughput of the equipment;

(b) Conduct the visible emissions testing within 60 days after achieving the maximum production rate at which the affected facility will be operated or 180 days after initial startup, whichever is sooner;

(c) No later than 60 days after the visible emissions testing is performed, file with the department a summary report of the results of the visible emissions testing that includes the following:

(1) The emission points that were observed and where visible emissions were assessed;

(2) The rate of processing of material through the non-metallic mineral processing plant during the test;

(3) An indication of whether each emission point passed or failed the visible emissions test;

(4) The name of the person that performed the visible emissions testing, and the date the person was most recently certified to perform US EPA Test Method 9 prior to the date of the test; and

(5) A copy of the Method 9 certification for the person(s) that performed the visible emissions test; and

(d) Retain the data sheets completed during the visible emissions testing by the US EPA Method 9-certified observer at the facility and make such data sheets available to the department upon request.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 802.12

#9802, eff 10-31-10

Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 19, Filed May 9, 2019, Proposed by #12762, Effective 5/1/2019, Expires 5/1/2029.