250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-26.6

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-120-05-26.6 - Applicability

A. This regulation applies to the following sources of volatile organic compounds (VOC) at all synthesized pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities:

1. Reactors;

2. Distillation operations;

3. Crystallizers;

4. Centrifuges;

5. Vacuum dryers;

6. Air dryers;

7. Production equipment exhaust systems;

8. Rotary vacuum filters and other filters;

9. Storage tanks;

10. In-process tanks; and

11. Leaks.

B. The owner or operator of a synthesized pharmaceutical manufacturing facility subject to this regulation shall control the VOC emissions from each vent which has the potential to emit fifteen (15) pounds per day (lb/day) (6.8 kilograms per day [kg/day]) or more of VOC from reactors, distillation operations, crystallizers, centrifuges, and vacuum dryers. VOC emissions shall be controlled in accordance with the requirements in § 26.7 of this Part.

C. An owner or operator of a facility which has sources whose emissions are below the threshold in § 26.6(B) of this Part shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in §§ 26.10 and 26.11 of this Part for those sources.

D. Any facility or source that becomes or is currently subject to the provisions of this regulation by exceeding the applicability threshold in § 26.6(B) of this Part will remain subject to this regulation even if the emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-26.6

Amended effective 12/24/2018