N.M. Code R. § 20.2.63.205

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 11, June 11, 2024

Section 20.2.63.205 - EMISSION TESTING

A. Emission Testing:

(1) Within sixty (60) days of first achieving the maximum charging rate, but not more than one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of initial startup, the first annual performance test shall be conducted.

(2) Units with charging capacity less than two hundred (200) pounds per hour:

(a) The owner or operator of any biomedical waste combustion unit that has a charging capacity of less than two hundred (200) pounds per hour shall conduct an annual performance test to demonstrate compliance with the emission standards for particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen chloride (HCl).

(b) The initial performance test for combustion units subject to this paragraph shall include PCDD/PCDF and the following metals:

(i) arsenic and compounds (expressed as arsenic)

(ii) beryllium and compounds (expressed as beryllium)

(iii) cadmium and compounds (expressed as cadmium)

(iv) chromium and compounds (expressed as chromium)

(v) lead and compounds (expressed as lead)

(vi) mercury and compounds (expressed as mercury).

(c) The required performance test for PCDD/PCDF and metals shall be conducted once, provided that PCDD/PCDF emission test results indicate compliance with the standard set forth in subsection A of 20.2.63.202 NMAC (i.e. the table in subsection A of 20.2.63.210 NMAC).

(3) Units with charging capacity of two hundred (200) pounds per hour or greater:

(a) The owner or operator of any biomedical waste combustion unit located at a facility with a total charging capacity of two hundred (200) pounds per hour or greater shall conduct a performance test to demonstrate compliance with the standards for particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen chloride (HC1), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), total tetra-through octa-chlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/PCDF), and the following metals:

(i) arsenic and compounds (expressed as arsenic)

(ii) beryllium and compounds (expressed as beryllium)

(iii) cadmium and compounds (expressed as cadmium)

(iv) chromium and compounds (expressed as chromium)

(v) lead and compounds (expressed as lead)

(vi) mercury and compounds (expressed as mercury).

(b) The required test for metals may be met by surrogate testing for cadmium as stated in paragraph (3) of subsection B of 20.2.63.202 NMAC.

(c) Source tests shall be conducted annually for the above specified pollutants.

(d) The owner or operator may apply to the Department for a waiver of annual testing for a specific pollutant where performance testing has consistently shown emission rates for that pollutant which are less than those required in this Part, but in no case shall any required test be conducted less than once in every three years.

(4) All performance testing shall be conducted at the design charging capacity using waste that is representative of normal operation while being operated by the facility operator.

(5) The Department may require additional testing if there is a reasonable basis to believe the facility is not in compliance with provision of this Part or any applicable permit condition.

(6) The Department or its representative may conduct unscheduled emission tests at any time during operating hours of the facility.

B. Emission Testing Procedures:

(1) Notice of the test date and a copy of the test protocol shall be submitted to the Department at least thirty (30) days prior to the actual test date.

(2) A representative of the Department shall be given the opportunity to be present during all emission tests required by this Part.

(3) A written copy of all test results shall be furnished to the Department within sixty (60) days from the test date.

(4) Emission tests shall be conducted utilizing the following methods:

(a) For total particulate matter -- 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Methods 1-5;

(b) For PCDD/PCDF 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Method 23;

(c) For cadmium, chromium, and lead 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Methods 1-4 and 12;

(d) For arsenic 40 CFR Part 61, Appendix B, Method 108;

(e) For beryllium 40 CFR Part 61, Appendix B, Method 104;

(f) For mercury 40 CFR Part 61, Appendix B, Method 101A;

(g) For opacity 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Method 9;

(h) For hydrogen chloride 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Method 26;

(i) For cadmium (as surrogate), California Air Resources Board (CARB) ARB Method 424;

(j) For carbon monoxide 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Method 10;

(k) For sulfur dioxide 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Method 6; and

(l) For nitrogen oxide 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Method 7.

(5) The owner or operator may use test methods other than those in paragraph (4) of subsection B of 20.2.63.205 NMAC if the Department has approved the alternate test method prior to the test date. The Department shall rule on proposed alternate test method acceptability within thirty (30) days of receipt of proposal.

N.M. Code R. § 20.2.63.205

11/30/95; 20.2.63.205 NMAC - Rn, 20 NMAC 2.63.700 - 701 10/31/02