S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-62.5.5.2.IV
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
Section 61-62.5.5.2.IV - MONITORING, RECORD KEEPING, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW AFFECTED SOURCES(A) Boilers With the exception of fuel certification and tune-up requirements, compliance with required NOX monitoring in 40 CFR Part 60 shall constitute compliance with the monitoring requirements in this section.
Affected sources that are not subject to 40 CFR Part 60 shall comply with the applicable requirements in this section.
(1) CEMS (a) Except as allowed by the Department, the owner or operator of a boiler rated two hundred (200) MMBtu/hr or greater permitted for solid fuel, shall install, calibrate, maintain, and operate CEMS for measuring NOX, and Oxygen (O2) or Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions discharged to the atmosphere, and shall record the output of the system.(b) The CEMS required under this section shall be operated and data recorded during all periods of operation of the affected source except for CEMS breakdowns and repairs. Data is to be recorded during calibration checks and zero and span adjustments.(c) The CEMS required under this section shall be installed, calibrated, maintained, and operated in accordance with approved methods in Regulation 61-62.60 or 61-62.72, or as approved by the Department.(d) Excess Emissions Excess emissions and monitoring systems performance reports shall be submitted semiannually. All reports shall be postmarked by the thirtieth (30th) day following the end of each six (6) month period. Written reports of excess emissions shall include the following information:
(i) The magnitude of excess emissions, any conversion factor(s) used, the date and time of commencement and completion of each time period of excess emissions, the process operating time during the reporting period.(ii) Specific identification of each period of excess emissions that occurs during malfunctions of the affected source. The nature and cause of any malfunction (if known), the corrective action taken, or preventative measures adopted.(iii) The date and time identifying each period during which the continuous monitoring system was inoperative except for zero and span checks and the nature of the system repairs or adjustments.(iv) When no excess emissions have occurred or the continuous monitoring system(s) have not been inoperative, repaired, or adjusted, such information shall be stated in the reports.(2) Periodic Monitoring and/or Source Test(a) Unless required to operate a CEMS, testing requirements apply to boilers rated thirty (30) MMBtu/hr or greater or permitted for solid fuels and boilers rated greater than one hundred (100) MMBtu/hr permitted for any other fuels.(b) Except as allowed by the Department, an initial source test for NOX emissions shall be conducted within one hundred and eighty (180) days after startup.(c) Periodic source tests for NOX shall be conducted every twenty-four (24) months, or as determined by the Department on a case by case basis in the permit condition for the affected source. Source tests will be used to show compliance with the NOX standard.(d) The Department reserves the right to require periodic source testing for any affected sources. All source testing shall be conducted in accordance with Regulation 61-62.1, Section IV.(3) Fuel Certification The owner or operator shall record monthly records of the amounts and types of each fuel combusted and maintain these records on site.
(4) Tune-ups If the owner or operator of a boiler is required to comply with federal tune-up requirements in 40 CFR Part 63, then the federal requirements shall meet the compliance requirements of this paragraph. If the owner or operator of a boiler is not subject to the federal tune-up requirements ( 40 CFR Part 63), then the following requirements are applicable:
(a) The first tune-up shall be conducted no more than twenty-four (24) months from start-up of operation for new affected sources.(b) The owner or operator shall perform tune-ups every twenty-four (24) months in accordance with manufacturer's specifications or with good engineering practices.(c) All tune-up records are required to be maintained on site and available for inspection by the Department for a period of five (5) years from the date generated.(d) The owner or operator shall develop and retain a tune-up plan on file.(5) Other Requirements The owner or operator shall maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any malfunction in the operation of an affected source; any malfunction of the air pollution control equipment; and any periods during which a continuous monitoring system or monitoring device is inoperative.
(B) Internal Combustion Engines With the exception of fuel certification and tune-up requirements, compliance with required NOX monitoring in 40 CFR Part 60 shall constitute compliance with the monitoring requirements in this section.
Affected sources that are not subject to 40 CFR Part 60 shall comply with all applicable requirements in this section.
The owner or operator of an affected source shall comply with either (B)(1) or (B)(2) below.
(1) Manufacturer's Certification (a) Operate and maintain the stationary internal combustion engine and control device according to the manufacturer's emission-related written instructions;(b) Change only those emission-related settings that are permitted by the manufacturer.(2) Periodic Monitoring and/or Source Test (a) Except as allowed by the Department, an initial source test for NOX shall be conducted within one hundred eighty (180) days after startup.(b) Periodic source tests for NOX shall be conducted every twenty-four (24) months, or as determined by the Department on a case by case basis in the permit condition for the affected source. Source tests will be used to show compliance with the NOX standard.(c) The owner or operator shall operate the affected source(s) within the parameter(s) established during the most recent compliant source tests. A copy of the most recent Department issued source test summary letter(s) that established the parameter(s) shall be maintained with the required permit.(d) The Department reserves the right to require periodic source testing for any affected sources. All source testing shall be conducted in accordance with Regulation 61-62.1, Section IV.(3) Tune-Ups If the owner or operator of an internal combustion engine is required to comply with federal requirements in 40 CFR Part 63 for the internal combustion engine, then the federal requirements shall meet the tune-up requirements of this section. If the owner or operator of an internal combustion engine is not subject to the federal tune-up requirements ( 40 CFR Part 63), then the following requirements are applicable:
(a) The owner or operator shall perform tune-ups every twenty-four (24) months in accordance with manufacturer's specifications or with good engineering practices.(b) All tune-up records are required to be maintained on site and available for inspection by the Department for a period of five (5) years from the date generated.(c) The owner or operator shall develop and retain a tune-up plan on file.(4) Fuel Certification The owner or operator shall record monthly the amounts and types of each fuel combusted by the affected sources and maintain these records on site.
(5) Other Requirements The owner or operator shall maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any malfunction in the operation of an affected source; any malfunction of the air pollution control equipment; and any periods during which a continuous monitoring system or monitoring device is inoperative.
(C) Turbines With the exception of fuel certification and tune-up requirements, compliance with required NOX monitoring in 40 CFR Part 60 shall constitute compliance with the monitoring requirements in this section.
Affected sources that are not subject to 40 CFR Part 60 shall comply with all applicable requirements in this section.
The owner or operator of an affected source shall comply with either (C)(1) or (C)(2) below.
(1) CEMS (a) Except as allowed by the Department, the owner or operator shall install, calibrate, maintain, and operate CEMS on the turbine for measuring NOX, and Oxygen (O2) or Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions discharged to the atmosphere, and shall record the output of the system.(b) The CEMS required under this section shall be operated and data recorded during all periods of operation of the affected source except for CEMS breakdowns and repairs. Data is to be recorded during calibration checks and zero and span adjustments.(c) The CEMS required under this section shall be installed, calibrated, maintained, and operated in accordance with approved methods in Regulation 61-62.60 or 61-62.72, or as approved by the Department.(d) Excess Emissions Excess emissions and monitoring systems performance reports shall be submitted semiannually. All reports shall be postmarked by the thirtieth (30th) day following the end of each six (6) month period. Written reports of excess emissions shall include the following information:
(i) The magnitude of excess emissions, any conversion factor(s) used, the date and time of commencement and completion of each time period of excess emissions, and the process operating time during the reporting period.(ii) Specific identification of each period of excess emissions that occurs during startups, shutdowns, and malfunctions of the affected source. The nature and cause of any malfunction (if known), the corrective action taken, or preventative measures adopted.(iii) The date and time identifying each period during which the continuous monitoring system was inoperative except for zero and span checks and the nature of the system repairs or adjustments.(iv) When no excess emissions have occurred or the continuous monitoring system(s) have not been inoperative, repaired, or adjusted, such information shall be stated in the reports.(2) Parametric Monitoring (a) Unless required to operate a CEMS, the owner or operator using water or steam injection to control NOX shall install, calibrate, maintain, and operate a continuous monitoring system to monitor and record the fuel consumption and the ratio of water or steam to fuel being fired in the turbine.(b) Unless required to operate a CEMS, the owner or operator using a diffusion flame turbine without add-on selective catalytic reduction controls (SCR) to control NOX, shall define at least four parameters indicative of the unit's NOX formation characteristics and shall monitor these parameters continuously.(c) Unless required to operate a CEMS, for any lean premix stationary combustion turbine, the owner or operator shall continuously monitor the appropriate parameters to determine whether the unit is operating in low-NOX mode. (d) Unless required to operate a CEMS, for any turbine that uses SCR to reduce NOX, the owner or operator shall continuously monitor appropriate parameters to verify the proper operation of the emission controls.(3) Periodic Monitoring and/or Source Test (a) This requirement only applies to turbines not required to operate a CEMS.(b) The steam or water to fuel ratio or other parameters that are continuously monitored as described in this section shall be monitored during the performance test required under this section to establish acceptable values and ranges. The owner or operator may supplement the performance test data with engineering analyses, design specifications, manufacturer's recommendations, and other relevant information to define the acceptable parametric ranges more precisely. The owner or operator shall develop and keep on-site a parameter monitoring plan which explains the procedures used to document proper operation of the NOX emission controls. The plan shall include the parameter(s) monitored and the acceptable range(s) of the parameter(s) as well as the basis for designating the parameter(s) and acceptable range(s). Any supplemental data such as engineering analyses, design specifications, manufacturer's recommendations, and other relevant information shall be included in the monitoring plan.(c) Except as allowed by the Department, an initial source test for NOX emissions shall be conducted within one hundred eighty (180) days after startup.(d) Periodic source tests for NOX shall be conducted every twenty-four (24) months, or as determined by the Department on a case by case basis in the permit condition for the affected source. Source tests will be used to show compliance with the NOX standard.(e) The Department reserves the right to require periodic source testing for any affected sources. All source testing shall be conducted in accordance with Regulation 61-62.1, Section IV.(4) Tune-Ups (a) The owner or operator shall perform tune-ups every twenty-four (24) months in accordance with manufacturer's specifications or with good engineering practices.(b) All tune-up records are required to be maintained on site and available for inspection by the Department for a period of five (5) years from the date generated.(c) The owner or operator shall develop and retain a tune-up plan on file.(5) Fuel Certification The owner or operator shall record monthly the amounts and types of each fuel combusted by the affected sources and maintain these records on site.
(6) Other Requirements The owner or operator shall maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any malfunction in the operation of an affected source; any malfunction of the air pollution control equipment; or any periods during which a continuous monitoring system or monitoring device is inoperative.
(D) All Other Affected Source Types With the exception of fuel certification and tune-up requirements, compliance with required NOX monitoring in 40 CFR Part 60 shall constitute compliance with the monitoring requirements in this section.
If the owner or operator is not required to comply with federal requirements in 40 CFR Part 60 for monitoring NOX, then the monitoring requirements for the affected source shall be established on a case by case basis.
(1) Tune-Ups (a) The owner or operator of a combustion source shall perform tune-ups every twenty-four (24) months in accordance with manufacturer's specifications or with good engineering practices.(b) All tune-up records are required to be maintained on site and available for inspection by the Department for a period of five (5) years from the date generated.(c) The owner or operator shall develop and retain a tune-up plan on file.(2) Periodic Monitoring and/or Source Test (a) Except as allowed by the Department, an initial source test for NOX shall be conducted within one hundred eighty (180) days after startup.(b) Periodic source tests for NOX shall be conducted every twenty-four (24) months, or as determined by the Department on a case by case basis in the permit condition for the affected source. Source tests will be used to show compliance with the NOX standard.(c) The Department reserves the right to require periodic source tests for any affected sources. All source testing shall be conducted in accordance with Regulation 61-62.1, Section IV.(3) Fuel Certification The owner or operator shall record and maintain monthly records of the amounts and types of each fuel combusted by the affected sources and maintain these records on site.
(4) Other Requirements The owner or operator shall maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any malfunction in the operation of an affected source; any malfunction of the air pollution control equipment; or any periods during which a continuous monitoring system or monitoring device is inoperative.
S.C. Code Regs. § 61-62.5.5.2.IV
Amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/24/2016; State Register Volume 41, Issue No. 08, eff. 8/25/2017; State Register Volume 44, Issue No. 04, eff. 4/24/2020.