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)t ;t hazardous emissions -------------_l--I----------------------------------------- II sections of the site where ssbestoscontaining.waste material is deposited. The warning signs must: (i) Be posted in such a mannar and location that a person can easily read the legend: and (ii) Conform to the requirements of 51 cm X 36 cm (20" X 14") upright format signs specified in 29 CFR 1910.145(d)(4) and this paragraph; and (iii) Display the following legend in the lower panel with letter sizes and styles of a visibility at least equal to those specified in this paragraph. lagond Notation Aatrnn wt# Ospoul S*t. Do Not Omi Outl.......... Srootttng JUbflfttot Kurflout to Your MOfclth. 2 5 cm (1 inert) Sant Sent. Gotrtx: or Block 1 9 cm (V inch) San* Sent GofrtfC or Stock 1< Pom! Gotrt< Spacing between any two lines must be at least equal to the- height of the upper of the two lines. (2) The perimeter of the disposal site nr-ust be fenced in a manner adequate to deter access by the general public. (3) Upon request and supply of appropriate information, the Administrator will determine whether a fence or a natural barrier adequately deters access by the general public. icj Kamer than meet the no visible emission requirement of paragraph (a) of this section, an active waste disposal site would be an acceptable site if at the end of each operating day, or at least once every 24-hour period while the site is in continuous operation, the asbestoscontaining waste material which was deposited at the site during the operating day or previous 24-hour period is covered with either. (1) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) of compncted nonasbestos-containing material, or (2) A resinous or petroleum-based dust suppression agent tliut effectively binds dust and controls wind erosion. This agent must be used as recommended for the particular dust by the manufacturer of the dust suppression agent. Other equally effective dust suppression agents mny be used upon prior approval by the Administrator. For purposes of this paragraph, waste crankcase oil is not considered a dust suppression agent. lV < (d) Rother than meet the no visible emission requirement of paragraph (u) of this section, an active waste disposal site would be an acceptable site if an alternative control method for emissions that has received prior approval by the Administrator is used. (Secs. 112 and 301(a) of the Clean Air Art as amended (42 U S.C. 7,12. 7601(a)) Subpart V--National Emission Standard for Equipment Leeks (Fugitive Emission Sources) (Subpart V added by 49 FR 23512, June 6. 1984]' fi6t 240 Applicability and designat.on of sources. | i) the provisions of this suhp.n .q.ph to each m the lollc-win-j sources tlij* :ir intnnJod to np-Tnto :u vol.-inlp !i.i:'..irj:>us air piilhi'a.'il (MIAP) servi'-e: pi.-nps. compressors, possum relief doi i. es. sampling roitneclh'n sy si .-ms. open-ended valves or lines, valves, flanges and other connectors, product accumulator vessels, and control devices or systems required by this subpurt. (b) The provisions of this subpurt apply to the sources listed in parazruph (a) after the date of promulgation of t specific subpart in Part 01. (c) While the provisions of this subpart are effective, a source to whichth:s subpar! applies that is also subject to lie- pros isior.s of 40 CFR Part tit) -tub will be required to comply with the provisions of this subpart. 461.241 Definitions. As used in this subpart, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the Act. in Subpurt A of Part Bl. or in specific subparts of Part i). and the following terms shall have specific meaning given them: "Closed-vent system" means a system that is not open to atmosphere and 'hut is composed of piping, connections. and. if necessary, frr.v-iedr.cing devices that transport gas or vapor from a piece or pieces of equipment to a control dm ire. "Connector" means, flanged, screwed, welded, or o!h>*r joined fittings UM-d to connect two pipe lines or a p pe lor ami a piece of equipment. "Control device" means an enclose.i combustion dcvii:<\ vapor recovery system, or flare. S-703 121:0480.5 "Double block and bleed system' means two block valves connected in series wilh a bleed valve or line that can vent the line between the two block valves. "Equinmcet" means each pump, compressor, pressure relief device, sampling connection system, openended valve or line, valve, flange or other connector, product accumulator vossp! in VIIAP service, and any r.-'o:-.-1 devices or svstems required by this subpar!. "First attempt at repair" means to take rapid action fur the purpose o! stopping or reducing leakage of rug uric, material to a'u-osphere using best practices. "In gas/vapor service" means that .piece of equipment contains process Fluid that, is in the gaseous state at oper iting conditions. "In liquid service" means that a pie. e of equipment is not in gas/vnpoi servi. ."In-s;:!. sampling systems" means noiiextr.icpve samplers or in line samplers. "In vacuum service" means ih.tl equipment is operating at tin inlei-t.:! picssure whivh is at lens' 5 kilopn.s. al> (kPa) below umHent pressun;. "In VI IAP -t'-rv ire" means that .* of eniepmert e>thnr contains or i.oot... *, ;i thud (liquid or gas) that is ot least 10 pert ent by w eight a volatile hazardous :r pollutant (VI IAP) as determined at t ording to the provisions of 5 01.245(d). The provisions of 01.245(d) also specify how to determine that a piece of equipment is not in VI IAP .serv ice. "In VOC servicc'vnicans. for the purposes of this subpurt. that (a) the piece of equipment contains or contacts a process fluid that is at least in percent VOChy weight (sec 40 CFR <>t'.2 lor the definition of volatile organic compound u VOC and 4(.'C .l R MMnHldl to . i- Ir'iiiiiie vv he!her a pin c ut equipment i- uni in VOC serv in | and d'i the pin e "i .-quiptiietil is not in liquid ,ervii e as -Irtim-d in 4dCI K hi) -till. `Open-ended valve or line" means uiy valve, exccpl pressure relie-f valves, having one side of the valve seal in (.(intact with process Pa,id and one side open to atmosphere, cither direu'.v o: 'tauiugh open piping. Trcssure release" means the emission of materials resulting horn the system pressure being greater than the 7-13-84 (Sec. 61.2*1) Published by THE BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS INC.. Washington. O C 20037 CTL020255 49 121:0480.6 FEDERAL REGULATIONS set pressure of the pressure relie f dev ire. "t'rotess ur.it" means equipment assembled to produce a VHAP or itk fr-'-iv;tli\c*s as intermediate s eir fined prudurts. or equipment assembled to use ei VIIAP in the production of a product. A process unit can operate independently if supplied with suflie-.ii-nt fe.-ud or ruw materials und sufficient product storage facilities. "Process unit shutdown" means a ueirk practice or operational procedure that stops production from a process unit or part of a process unit. An unscheduled work practice or operational procedure that stops production from a process unit or part of a process unit for less than 24 hours is not a process unit shutdown. The1 use of spiire equipment and technically feasible bypassing of equipment without stepping production are not process unit shutdowns. ' Product accumulator vessel" means any distillate receiver, bottoms receiver, surge control vessel, or product separator in VILAP service that is vented to atmosphere cither directly or through a vacuum-producing system. A product accumulator vessel is in VI IAP service if the liquid or the vapor in the vessel is at least 10 percent bv weight VHAP. "Repaired" means that equipment is udjusled. or otherwise altered, to eliminate a leak as indicated by one of = the following: nn instrument reading of 10.0(10 ppm or greater, indication of liquids dripping, or indication by a sensor that a seal or barrier fluid system has failed. "Semlunnual" means a 6-month period; the first semiannual period concludes on the last day of the last month during the 180 days following initial startup for new sources: and the first semiannual period concludes on the lust day of the last full month during the ltXt days after the effective date of a specific subpart that references this subpart. "Sensor" means a device that measures a physical quantity or the change in a physical quantity, such as temperature, pressure, flow rate. pH. or liquid level. "Volatile Hazardous Air Pollutant" or "VILAP" means a substance rcrulatcd under this subpart for which a standard for equipment leaks of the substance has been proposed and promulgated Conzcne is a VHAP. $61,242-1 Standards: General. (a) Each owner or operator subject to the provisions of this subpart shall demonstrate compliance with the requirements of $ 61.242-1 to 61.242-11 for each new and existing source as required in 40 CFR 61.05. except as p-ovided in 61.243 and $ 61.244. (b) Compliance with this subpart will be determined by review of records, review of performance test results, and inspection using the methods and procedures specified in 61.245. (c) (1) An owner or operator may request a determination of alternative means of emission limitation to the requirements of 5 61.242-2. 61.242-3. 61 -242-5, 61.242-7. 61.242-0. 61.242-9 and 61.242- 11 as provided in 61.244 (2) If the Administrator makes a determination that a means of emission limitation is at least a permissible alternative to the requirements of $5 61.242-2. 61.242-3. 61.242-5. 61.242-6. 61.242- 7, 61.24 2-8. 61.242-9 or 61.242-11. an owner or jperntor shall comply with the requirements of that determination. (d) Each piece of equipment to which this subpart applies shall be marked in such a manner that it can be distinguished readily from other pieces of equipment. (e| Equipment that is in vacuum service is excluded from the requirements of 61.242-2, to 61.24211 if it is identified as required in S 61.246(e)(5). $61,242-2 Standards: Pumps. (u)(l) Each pump shall be monitored monthly to detect leaks by the methods specified in $ 61.245(b). except as provided in 61.242-1 (c) and paragraphs (cl), (c). and (f) of this section. (H) Each pump shall be checked by visual inspection each calendar week for indications of liquids dripping from the pump seal. (b) (1) if an instrument reading of HMXJOppm or greater is measured, u leak is detected. (2) (f there are indications of liquids dripping from the pump seal, a leak is detected. (c) (1) When a leak is detected, it sb.ill be repaired as soon as practicable, but cot lotcr than 15 calendar days after it is detected, except as provided in $ 01.24210. (2) A first attempt at repair shall be made no later than 5 calendar days after each leak is detected. (d) Each pump equipped with a dual mechanical seal system that includes a barrier fluid system is exempt from the requirements of pargraph (a), provided the following requirements are met: (1) Each dual mechanical seal system is: (1) Operated with the barrier fluid at a pressure that is at all times greater than the pump stuffing box pressure: or (ii) Equipped with a barrier fluid degassing reservior that is connected by a closed-vent system to a control device that complies with the requirements of 5 61.242-11: or (iii) Equipped with a system that purges die barrier fluid into a process stream with zerO)VHAP emissions to atmosphere. (2) The barrier fluid is not in VHAP service and. if the pump is covered by standards under 40 CFR Pari (>0. is not in VOC service. (3) Each barrier fluid system is equipped vyith a sensor that will drtect failure of the seal system, the barrier fluid system, or both. (4) Each pump is checked by visual inspection each calendar week for indications of liquids dripping from the pump seal. (5J(i) Each sensor as described in paragraph (d)(3) of this section is checked daily or is equipped with a audible alarm, and - (ii) The owner or operator determines, bused on design considerations and operating experience, a criterion that indicates failure of the seal system, the barrier fluid system, or both. (6){i) If there are indications of liquids dripping from the pump seal or the sensor indicates failure of the seal system, the barrier fluid system, or both based on the criterion determined in paragraph (d)(5)(H). a leak is detected. (ii) When a leak is detected, it shall be repaired ms soon as practicable, but not Liter than 15 calendar days after it is detected, except as provided in $ 61.242- 10. (iii) A first attempt at repair shall be made no later than 5 calendar days after each leak is detected. P* Environment Raportar [Sac. 61.242-2(d)(6XIII)] CTL020256 SO HAZARDOUS EMISSIONS S-703 121.0480.7 (e) Any pump (ha! is designated, as described in $ fcl.24G(c)(2), for no delectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of less than S00 ppm above background, is exempt from the requirements of paragraphs (aI. fc). and (d) if the pump: (1) Has no externally actuated shaft penetrating the pump housing, (2) Is demonstrated to be operating with no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppm above background, as measured by the method specified in 01.245(c), and (3) Is tested for compliance with paragraph (e)(2) initially upon designation, annually, and at other times requested by the Administrator. (f) If any pur.ip is equipped with a closed-vent system capable of capturing and transporting any leakage from the seal or seals to a control device that complies with the requirements of 5 61.242-11, it is exempt from the requirements of paragraphs (a)-(e). 61.242-3 Standards: Compressors. (a) Each compressor shall be equipped with a seal system that includes a barrier fluid system and that prevents leakage of process fluid to atmosphere, except as provided-in 5 31.2-12--lfcj and paragraphs fh) and (i) of this section. (b) Each compressor sea! system as required in paragraph (a) shall be: (1) Operated with the barrier fluid ul a pressure that is greater than the compressor stuffing box pressure; or (2) Equipped with a barrier fluid system that is connected by a closedvent system to a control device that complies w/th the requirements of 611242-11; or (3) Equipped with a system that purges the barrier fluid into a process stream with zero VHAP emiss:ons to atmosphere. (c) The barrier fluid shall not be in VHAP service and. if the compressor is covered by standards under 40 (IKK Part 60, shall not be in VOC sen-ice. (d) Each barrier fluid system us described in paragraphs (aj-(c) of this section shall be equipped with a sensor that will detect failure of the seal system, barrier fluid system, or both. (e) (1) Each sensor 83 required in paragraph (d) shall be checked d.it'j or shall be equipped with an audible .dart- (2) The owner or operator shall determine. b<ised on design considerations and operating experience, a criterion that indicutes failure of the seal system, the barrier fluid s>3tem. or both. (f) If the sensor indicates failure of the seal system, the barrier fluid system, or both based on the criterion determined under paragraph (e)(2) of this section, a leak is detected. (g) (1) When a leak is detected, it shall be repaired as soon as practicable, but not latr than 15 calendar d t> s after it is detected, except as provideJ in 61.24210. (2) A first attempt at repair shell be made no later than 5 calendar days after eack leak is detected. (h) A compressor is exempt from the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (bj if it is equipped w.th a closed-vent system capable of capturing and transporting any leakage from the seal to a control device that complies wtth the requirements of 61.242-11. except as provided in paragraph (i). (i) Any Compressor that is designated, as described in 5 61.246(e)(2). for no detectable emission as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 5C0 ppm above background is exempt from the requirements cf paragraphs (a)-(h) if the compressor (1) Is demonstrated to be operating with no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of lees than TOO ppm above background, as measured by the method specified in 61.245(c); and (2) Is lestrd for compliance with paragraph (i)(1) initially upon designation, annually, and at other times requested'by the Administrator. 61.242-4 Standards: Pressure relief devices In gas/vepor service. (o) Except during pressure releases, each pressure relief device in gnx/vnpor service shall be operated with no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of less ,h.-: i 500 ppm above background, as measured by the method specified in $ 61.245(c). (b)(1) After each pressure release, the pressure relief device shall he returned to a condition of no detectable viniASiut-s. as indicated by an instrument riMibng of less than 5i)0 ppm above bad-mound, as soon as practicable, but no later than 5 calendar days after each pressure release. (2) No later than 5 calendar days after the pressure release, the pressure relief device shall be monitored to confirm the condition of no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppm above background, as measured by the method specified in 61.245(c). (c) Any pressure relief device that is equipped with a closed-vent system capable of capturing and transporting leakage from the pressure relief devire to a control device as described in 61.212-11 is exempt from the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b|. 61.212-5 Standards: Sampling connecting systems. (a) Each so.npiing connection system shall bn equipped with a closed-purge rystnin or closed vent system, except as provided in 61.242-l(c). (b) Each closed-purge system or closed-vent system as required in paragraph (a) shall: (1) Return the purged process fluid directly to the process line with zero VHAP emissions to atmosphere; or (2) Collect and recycle the purged process fluid with zero VHAP emissions to atmosphere: or (3) Be designed and operated to capture and transport all the purged process fluid to a control device that complies with the requirements of 01.242-11. . (c) In-situ sampling systems are exempt from the requirf-m''it;s of paragraphs (a) and jb). 61.242-6 Standards: Open-ndeo' valves or lines. (a) (1) Each open-ended valve or line shall be equipped with a cap. blind flar.g-.:, plug, or a second valve, except as provided in 61.242-1 (c). (2) The cap. blind flange, plug, or second v3lvr shall seal the open end Ht all times except during operations requiring process fluid flow through the open-ended valve or line. (b) Each open-ended valve or line equipped with a second valve shall be operated in a manner such that the valve on the process fluid end is dosed before the second valve is closed. 7-13-64 [Sac. 61.242-6(b)] Published by THE BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS INC.. Washington, O.C. 20037 CTL020257 51 121:0480.8 FEDERAL REGULATIONS (c) When a double block and bleed lo-rnoni'.or valve is exempt from the system is being used, the bleed valve or requirements of paragraph (a) if: line may remain open during operations (t) 1 he owner or operator of the valve that require venting the line between the <li monstrates that the valve is unsafe to block valves but shall comply with1 monitor because monitoring personnel paragraph (a) at ail other times. would be exposed to an immediate { 61.242*7 Standards: Valves. danger as a consequence of complying with paragraph (a): and (a) Each valve shall be monitored' (2) The owner or operator cT the valve monthly to detect leaks by the method has a written plan that requires specified in $ 61.245(b) and shall comply monitoring of the valve as frequent as with paragraphs (b)-(e). except as practicable during safe-to-monitor times piovided in paragraphs (I). (gj, and (h) of (h) Any valve that is designated, as this section, 61.243-1 or 61.243-2. and described in 5 61.246(f)(2). as a difficult- 61.242-l(c). to-monitor valve is exempt from the (b) If an instrument reading of 10.000 requirements of paragraph (a) if: ppm or greater is measured, a leak is (1) The owner or operator of the valve detected. demonstrates that the valve cannot he (c) (1) Any valve for which a leak is monitored without elevating the not detected for 2 successive months monitoring personnel more than 2 may be monitored the first month of meters above a support surface; every quarter, beginning with the next (L) The process unit within which the quarter, until a leak is detected. valve is located is an existing piocess (2) If a leak is detected, the valve shall be monitored monthly until a leak is not detected for 2 successive months. (d) (1) When a leak is detected, it shall be repaired as soon as prncticnble, but unit: and (3) The owner or operator of the valve follows a written plan that requires monitoring of the valve at least once per calendar year. no later than 15 calendar days after the leak is detected, except as provided in5 61.242-10. (2) A first attempt at repair shall be made no later than 5 calendar days after each leak is detected. (e) First attempts at repair include, but are not limited to. the following best practices where practicable: (1) Tightening of bonnet bolts: (2) Replacement of bonnet bolts; (3) Tightening of packing gland nuts: and (4) Injection of lubricant into lubricated packing: (f) Any valve that is designated, as described in $ 61.246(e)(2). for no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppm above background, is exempt from the requirements of paragraph (a) if the valve: (1) Has no external actuating mechanism in contact with the process fluid: (2) Is operated with emissions less 5 61.242-4 Standards: Pressure relief devices in liquid service and flanges and other connectors. - (a) Pressure relief devices in liquid service and flanges and other connectors shall be monitored within 5 day's by the method specified in 61.245(b) if evidence of a potential leak is found by visual, audible, olfactory', or any other detection method. (h) Ii an instrument reading of 10,000 ppm or greater is measured, a leak is detected. (c)(1) When a leak is detected, it shall be repaired as soon as practicable, but not later than 15 calendar days after it is detected, except os provided in 61.242- 10. (2) The first attempt at repair shall be mode no later than 5 calendar days after each leak is detected. (tl) First attempts at repair include, but nrn not limited to. the best practices described under $ 61.242-7(e). than 500 ppm above background, as measured by the method specified in $ 01.245(c): and 61.242-9 Standards: Product (3) Is tested for complianc e with accumulator vessels. paragraph (f)(2) initially upon Each product accumulator vessel shall designation, annually, and at other limes be equipped with a clused-vcp.l system requested by the Administrator. rapuiilt: of capturing and transporting (g) Any valve that is designated, us any leakage from the vessel to a control described in $ 61.246(f)(1). as an unsafe- device as described in 61.242-11. ? 61.242-10 Standards: Delay cf repair. (u| Delay of repair of equipment foi which leaks have been detected will lie .dli-wed if the repair is technically infeasible without a process unit shutdown. Pepuir of this equipment shall (...cur before the end of the next process unit shutdown. (!ij U-lay of repair of equipment for which leaks have been detected will be .illowc-tl for equipment that is isolated I'oni the process and that does not 'e.nain in VHAP service. (c) Deiay of repair for valves will be iiiivivvevl if: (11 The owner or operator demonstrates that emissions of purged material resulting from immediate repau are greater than the fugitive emissions likely to result from delay of repair, und (2) When repair procedures are effected, tire purged material is collected and destroyed or recovered in a control device complying with 61.242-11. (d) Delay of repair for pumps will be allowed if: (1) Repair requires the use of a dual mechanical seal system that includes a barrier fluid system, and (2) Repair is completed as soon as practicable, but not later than 6 months after the leak was detected. (e) Delay of repair beyond a process unit shutdown will be allowed for a valve if valve assembly replacement is necessary during the process unit shutdown, valve assembly supplies have been depleted, and valve assembly supplies had been sufficiently stocked before the supplies were depleted. Delay of repair bey'ond the next process unit shutdown will not be allowed unless the next process unit shutdown occurs sooner than 6 months after the first process unit shutdown. $61.242-11 Standards: Closed-vent systems and control devices. (a) Owners or operators of closedvent systems und control devices used to comply with provisions of lhi3 subpart shall comply with the provisions of this section. (b) Vapor recovery systems (for example, condensers and adsoibers) shall be designed and operated to recover the organic vapors vented to them with an efficiency of 95 percent or greater. (:) Enclosed combustion devices shall be designed bnd operated to reduce the VHA1* emissions vented to them with an r>> u Environment Reporter [Sac. 61.242-11(c)] 52 CTL020258 ) HAZARDOUS EMISSIONS S-703 121:0480.9 rlftrit-ncy of Pfi percent or profiler or to provide u minimum residence lime of lefoniffi til a mimmiim ti-mperriture ui?t,trC. : (dl| 1J fuiirs shall lie designed for an (ipetated vMih no visible emissions us determined by Ion methods specified in 5 Ci1.243(<-|. except for periods not to exceed a total of 5 minules during iinv 1 consecutive hours. |2| Flares shall be upeiuled with a flume present at all times, as determined by the methods specified in 01.245.(e). (I'i Flares shall lie used only with the net heating vr.iue of the gas being ttx'iibcslod being 11.2 MJ/scrr. (200 lilu/ scf) ovyreater i! the fla- e is steam- assisted ur ait-assisted, or with the net heal:rtj< value of the gas being combusted being 7.45 Mj/scm or gitain if the flare is nonassisled. 1 hr m l healing value of the gas being combusted shall be determined by the method specified in 61.245(e). (4) Steam-assisted and nonussisted flares shall be designed for and operated with an exit velocity, as determined by the method specified in 01.245(e)(4), less than 18 m/sec (00 ft/ sec). (5) Air-ussisted flares shall be designed'and operated with an exit velocity' less than the velocity, 'max. as determined bv the method specified in 5 01.245(e)(5).' (6) Flares used comply with this subpart shall be steam-assisted, air- assisted. or nonussisted. (e) Owners or operators of control devires that are used to comply with the firovisioris of this supbart shad monitor these control devices to ensure that they arc operated and maintained in conformance with their design. (f) (1) Closed-vcnt systems shall he designed for and operated with no detectuble emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppm above background and by visual inspections, an determined hy the methods specified as 61.215(c). (2) Closed-event systems shall be monitored to determine compliance with this section initially in accordance with 5 61.05, annually, and at other timrs requested by the administrator. (3) Leaks, as indicated hy an instrument rending greater thin 500 ppm and visual inspections, shall be repaired ns soon as practicable, but not latoi than 15 calendar days after the leak is detected. (4) A first attempt at repair shall be made no later than 5 calendar days after t!ie leak is delected. (g) Closed-vcnt systems and control devices use to comply with provisions of this suhpart snail be operated at all limes when emissions may be venled to them. $ 61.243-1 Alternative standards for valves In VHAP service--allowable percentage of valves leaking. (a) An owner or operator may elect to have all valves within a process unit to comply wilh an allowable percentage of valves leaking of equal to or less than 2.0 percent. (b) The following requirements shall be met if an owner or operator decides to comply with an allowable percentage of valves leaking: (1) An owner or operator must notify the Administrator that the owner or operator has elected to have all valves within a process unit to comply with the allowable percentage of valves leaking before implementing this alternative standard, as specified in 61.247(d). (2) A performance test as specified in paragraph (c) of this section shall be conducted initially upon designation, annu.dly. and at other times requested by the Administrator. (3) If a valve leak is detected, it shall be repaired in accordance with 61.2427(d) and (e). (c) Performance tests shall be conducted in the following manner; (1) All valves in VHAP service within the process unit shall be monitored within 1 week by the methods specified in 01.245(b). (2) Jf an instrument reuding of 10,000 ppm or grejter is measured, a leak is detected. (3) The leak percentage shall be determined by dividing the number of valves in VIIAP service for which leaks are delected by the number of valves in VHAP service wilhin the process unit. (d) Owner or operators who elect to have all valves comply with this alternative standard shall not have a process unit with a leak percentage greater than 2.0 percent. (e) If an owner or operator decides no longer to comply with 5 61.243-1. the owner or operator must notify the Administrator in writing that the work practice standard described in 5 61.2427(a)-(e) will be followed. 61.243-2 Alternative standards for valves In VHAP service--skip period leak detection and repair. (a) (1) An owner or operator may elect for ell valves wilhin a process unit to comply with one of the alternative work practices specified in paragraphs (b)(2) and (3) of this section. (2) An owner or operator must notify the Administrator before implementing one of the alternative work practices, ns specified in 61.247(d). (b) (1) An owner or operator shall comply initially with the requirements for valves, as described in 61.242-7. (2| After 2 consecutive quarterly leak detection periods with the percent ige of valves leaking equal to or less than 2 0. an owner or operator may begin to skip 1 of the quarterly teak detection periods for the valves in VHAP service. (3) After 5 consecutive quarterly leak detection periods with the percentage of valves leaking equal to or less than 2.0, an owner or operator may begin to skip 3 of the quartely leak detection periods for the valves in VHAP service. (4j If the percentage of valves leaking is greater than 2.0, the owner or operator shall comply with the requirements as described in 61.242-7 but may again elect to use this section. 61.244 Alternative means of emission limitation. . (a) Permission to use an alternative menr.s of emissfon limitation under Section 112(e)(3) of the Clean Air Act shall be governed by the following procedures: (b) Where the standard is an equipment, design, or operational requirement: (1) Each owner or operator applying for permission shall be responsible for collecting and verifying test data for an alternative means of emission limitation. (2) The Administrator will compare test data for the means of emission limitation to test data for the equipment, design, and operational requirements. (3) The Administrator may condition the permission on requirement's that mjy be necessary to assure operation and maintenance to achieve the same emission reduction as the equipment, design, and operational requirements. (c) Where the standard is a work practice: (1) Each owner or operator applying for permission shall be responsible for 7-13-84 Published by THE BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS INC., Washington. D C. 20037 [Sec. 61.244(c)(1)] 53 CTL020259 121:0480.10 FEDERAL REGULATIONS collecting and verifying test data for an (3) T (>e instrument shall be rjlibratcd alternative means of emission limitation. before use on each day of its use by the (2) For each source for which . procedures specified in Reference permission is requested, the emission Method 21. reduction achieved by the required work (4) Calibration gases shall lie: practices shall be demonstrated for a |i| Zero air (less than 3 ppm nf minimum period of 12 months. hydrocarbon in air), and (3) For each source for which |ii) A mixture of methane or n-hexane permission is requested, the emission and air at a cor.ccntrat.on of reduction achieved by the alternative approximately, but less than. '.0.000 ppm means of emission limitation shall be methane or n-hexane. demonstrated. (0) The instrument probe shall be (4) Each owner or operator applying traversed around all potential leak for permission shall commit in writing interfaces as close to the interface as each source to work practices that possible ns described in Reference provide for emission reductions equal to Method 21. or greater than the emission reductions (c) When equipment is tested for achieved by the required work practices. compliance with no detectable (5) The Administrator will compare - missions, as required m 61.1'42-2|e). the demonstrated emission reduction for >!._42-3(i), 61.242--1. 6l.242-7(f], and the alternative means of emission 1.1.242-11(f)- the test shoil comply with limitation to the demonstrated emission ' '( following requirements: reduction for the required work (1) The requirements of paragraphs practices and will consider the *l:)(l)--(4) shall apply. commitment in paragraph (c)(4). (2) The background level shall be (8) The Administrator may condition determined, as set forth in Reference the permission on requirements that Method 21. may be necessary to assure operation (3J The instrument probe shall be and maintenance to achieve the same traversed around all potential leak emission reduction as the required work interfaces as close to the inletface as practices of this subpart. possible as described in Reference (d) An owner or operator may offer a Method 21. unique approach to demonstrate the (4) The arithmetic dilfeicnco between alternative means of emission limitation. the maximum concentration indicated (p)ll) Manufacturers of equipment by the instrument and the background used to control equipment leaks of a level is compared with 655 upm for VHAP may apply to the Administrator determining compliance. for permission for an alternative means td)(l) Each piece of equipment within of emission limitation that achieves a a process unit that cah'concelvably reduction in emissions of the VHAP contain equipment in VHAP service is achieved by the equipment, design, and presumed to be in VHAP service unless operational requirements of this subpart. an owner or operator demonstrates that (2) The Administrator will grant the piece of equipment is not in VHAP permission according to the provisions service. For a piece of equipment to be of paragraphs (b). (c). and (d). considered not in VHAP service, it must 61.245 Test methods and procedures. (a) Each owner or operator subject to the provisions of this subpart shall comply with the test methods and procedures requirements provided in this section. (b) Monitoring, as required in 61.242. 61.243. and $ 61.244. shall comply with the following requirements: (1) Monitoring shall comply with Reference Method 21. (2) The detection instrument shall meet the* performance criteria of Reference Method 21. be determined ihet the percent VHAP content can be reasonably expected never to exceed 10 percent by weight. For purposes of determining the percent VHAP content of the process fluid that is contained in or contacts equipment, procedures that conform to the methods described in ASTM Me!hod D-2267 (incorporated by thp reference as specified in 5 61.181 shall be used. (2|(i) An owner or operator may use engineering judgment rather ihan the procedures in paragraph (dl(l) of this section to demonstrate that the percent VHAP content does not exceed 10 percent by weight, provided that the engineering judgment demonstrates that he VHAP content clearly does not exceed 10 percent by weight. When an owner or operator and the Administrator do not agree on whether a piece of equipment is not in VHAP service, however, the procedures in paragraph (d)(1) of this section shall tie used to resolve the disagreement. (li) If an owner or operator determines that a piece of equipment is in VIIAP service, the determination cun be revised only after following the procedures in paragraph (d)(1) nf this section. (3) Samples used in determining the percent VHAP content shall be rrp-esep.tativr of the process fluid that is contained in or contacts the equipment or the gas being combusted in the flare. (e)(1) Reference Method 22 shall be used to determine compliance of flares with the visible emission provisions of this subpart. (2) The presence of a flare pilot flame shall be monitored using a thermocouple or any other equivalent device to detect the presence of a flame. (3) The net heating value of the gas being combusted in a flare shall be calculated using the following equation- Ht = K.( ( X C.H,j Where: llr- Net healing value of the sample. M]/ sem: where the net enthalpy per mole of offgas is based on combustion al 2.VC and 7b0 mm Hg. but the standard temperature for determining the volume corresponding to one mole is 20'G K -Constant. 1.74CX10: ll/ppm) (3 molar sent) tM|/kc*i) where standard temperature for (g moie/sem) is 2irC C, -- Cuuveniratu.;: of sample component i in ppm. as measured by Reference Method 18 of Appendix A of 40 FR Par! 60 and ASTM DC5G4-67 (reupproved 1977) (incorporated by reference as specified in 5 61.Id). Net heat of combustion of sample r.imponent i. keal/g mole. The heats oi combustion may be determined using ASTM D2J82-76 (incorporated b> nfereiu e as specified in } 61.18) if published values are not nvadetii- or cannot be calculated (41 The actual exit velocity of a flare shall be determined by dividing the Environment Reporter (Sec. 61.245(e)(4)] CTL020260 54 HAZARDOUS EMISSIONS S-703 121:0480.11 volumetric flowrate (in units of standard temperature and pressure), as determined by Reference Method 2. 2A. 2C, or 2D. us appropriate, by the unobstructed (free) cross section area of the flare tip. (5) The maximum permitted velocity, for uir-assisted flares shall be determined by the following equation: VMh.1--8.78 + 0.7084(HT) Where: VMax --Maximum permitted velocity, m/ser 8.700--Cor.stant. 0.7084 = Constant. H| = The net heating value as determined in paragraph (e)(3) of this section. (Sec. 114 of the Clean Air Act es amended |42 U.S.C. 7414).) { 61.246 Recordkeeping requirements. (a) (1) Each owner or operator subject to the provisions of this subpart shall comply with the recordkeeping requirements of this section. (2) An owner or operator of more than one process unit subject to the provisions of this subpart may comply with the recordkeeping requirements for these process units in one recordkeeping system if the system identifies each record by each process unit. (b) When each leak is detected as specified in $3 61.242-2. 61.242-3. 61.242- 7, and 61.242-8. the following requirements apply: (1) A weatherproof and readily visible identification, marked with the equipment identification number, shall be attached to the leaking equipment. (2) The identification on a valve may be removed after it has been monitored for 2 successive months as specified in 61.242-7(c) and no leak has been detected during those 2 months. (3) The identification on equipment, except on a valve, may be removed after it has been repaired. (c) When each leak, is detected as specified in 5 61.242-2.61.242-3. 61.242- 7. and 61.242-8. the following information shall be recorded in a log and shall be kept for 2 years in a readily accessible location: (1) The instrument and operator identification numbers and the equipment identification number. (2) The date the leak was detected and the dates of each attempt to repair the leak. (3) Repair methods applied in each attempt to repair the leak. (4) "Above 10,000" if the maximum instrument reading measured by the methods specified in 01.245(a) after each repair attempt is equal to or greater than 10.000 ppm. (5) "Repair delayed" and the reason for the delay if a leak is not repaired within 15 calendar days after discovery of the leak. (0) The signature of the owner or operator (or designatcl whose decision it wus that repair could not be effected without a process shutdown. (7) The expected date of successful repair of the leak if a leak is not repaired within 15 calendar days. (8) Dates of process unit shutdowns that occur while the equipment is unrepaired. (9) The date of successful repair of the leak. (d) The following information pertaining to the design requirements for closed-vent systems and control devices described in 5 61.242-11 shall he recorded and kept in a readily accessible location: (1) Detailed schematics, design specifications, and piping and instrumentation diagrams. (2) The dates and descriptions of any changes in the design specifications. (3) A description of the parameter or parameters monitored, as required in 61.242-ll(e), to ensure that control devices are operated and maintained in conformance with' their design and an explanation of why that parameter (or parameters) was selected for the monitoring. (4) Periods when the closed-vent systems and control devices required in 55 81.242-2. 61.242-3, 61.242-4. 61.242-5 and 61.242-9 are not operated us designed, including periods when a flare pilot light docs not have a flame. (5) Dates of startups and shutdowns of the closed-vent systems and control devices required in 55 61.242-2. 61.242- 3. 61.242-4. 61.242-5 and 61.242-9. (e) The following information pertaining to all equipment subject to the requirements in 5 61.242-1 to 5 61.242-11 shall be recorded in a log that is kept in a readily accessible location: (1) A list of identification numbers for equipment subject to the requirements of this subpart. (2) (i) A list of identification numbers for equipment that the owner or operator elects to designate for no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument rending of less thjn 500 ppm above background, under the provisions of 01.242-2(e). 61.242-3(1). and Cl.242- 7(f). (li) The designation of this equipment as subject to the requirements of 5 61.242-2(0), 61.242--3(i), or bl.Z42-7|f) shall be signed by the owner or operator. (3) A list of equipment identification numbers for pressure relief devices required to comply with 5 6l.242-4(a). (4|(i) The dates of each cotnpiiar.ee test required in 61.242-21 e), 61.2423(i), 61 242-1. and 61.242-7(f). (ii) 1 l.e bu. kground level measured during each compliance test. (iii) The maximum instrument reading measured at the equipment during each compliance test. (5) A list of identification numbers for equipment in vacuum service. |f) The following information pertaining to all valves subject to the requirements of 5 01.242--7(g) and (h) shall be recorded in a log that is kept in a readily accessible location: (1) A list of identification numbers for valves that arc designated as unsafe to monitor, an explanation for each valve stating why the valve is unsafe to monitor, and the plan for monitoring each valve. (2) A list of identification numbers for valves that are designated as difficult to monitor, an explanation for each valve stating why the valve is difficult to monitor, and the planned schedule for monitoring each valve. (g) The following information shall be recorded for valves complying with 5 61.243-2: (1) A schedule of monitoring. (2) The percent of valves found leaking during each monitoring period. (h) The following information shall be recorded in a log that is kept in a readily accessible location: (1) Design criterion required in 5 61.242--2(d)(5) and 5 61.242-3(e)(2) and an explanation of the design criterion; and (2) Any changes to this criterion and the reasons for the changes. (i) The following information shall be recorded in a log that is kept in a readily accessible location for use in determining exemptions as provided in the applicability section of this subpart and other specific subparts: 7-13-64 [Sc. 61.216(i)] Published by THE BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS INC.. Washington. 0 C. 20037 CTL020261 55 121:0480.12- FEDERAL REGULATIONS (1) An analysis demonstrating the design capacity of the process unit, and (2) An analysis demonstrating that equipment is not in V! 1AP service. (j) Information and data used to demonstrate that a piece of equipment is not in VHAP service shall be recorded In a log that is kept in a readily accessible location. (Sec. 114.of the Clean Air Act as amended (42 U.S.C. 7414).) (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 20ti0-00*>fl) { 61.247 Reporting requirements. (a)(1) An owner or operator of any piece of equipment to which this subpart applies shall submit a statement in writing notifying the Administrator that the requirements of 5 61.242. 61 245. 61.246, and 61.247 are being implemented. (2) In the case of an existing source or a new source which has an initial startup date preceding the effective date, the statement is to be submitted within 90 days of the effective date, unless a waiver of compliance is granted under 5 61.11, along with the information required under 61.10. If a waiver of compliance is granted, the statement is to be submitted on a date scheduled by the Administrator. (3) In the case of new sources which did not have an initial startup date preceding the effective date, the statement shall be submitted with the application for approval of construction, as described in $ 61.07. (4) The statement is to contain the following information for each source: (i) Equipment identification number and process unit identification. (ii) Type of equipment (for example* a pump or pipeline valve). (iii) Percent by weight VIIAP in the fluid at the equipment. (iv) Process fluid state at the equipment (gas/vapor or liquid). (v) Method of compliance with the standard (for example, "monthly leak detection and repair" or "equipped with dual mechanical seals"). (b) A report shall be submitted to the Administrator semiannually starting 6 months after the initial report required in 61.247(a). that includes the following information: (1) Process unit identification. (2) For each month during the semiannual reporting period. (i) Number of valves for which leaks were detected as described in 61.2427(b) of 61.243-2. (ii) Number of valves for which leaks were not repaired as required in G1.242--7(d). (iii) Number of pumps for which leaks were detected as described in 61.2422(b) and (d)(6). (iv) Number of pumps for which leaks were not repaired as required in 61.242--2(c) and (d)(6). (v) Number of compressors for wht<-h leaks were detected as described in $ 61.242-3(f). (vi) Number of compressors for which leaks were not repaired as required in 61.242--3(g). (vii) The facts that explain any delay of repairs and,_ where appropriate, why a process unit shutdown was technically infeasible. (3) Dates of process unit shutdowns which occurred within the semiannual reporting period. (4) Revisions to items reported according to paragraph (a) if changes have occurred since the initial report or subsequent revisions to the initial report. (5) The results of all performance tests to determine compliance with } 61.242- 2(e). 5 61.242--3(i), $ 61.242-4{a). i 61.242-7(0. 5 61.242-11(0. 61.243-1 and 61.243-2 conducted within the semiannual reporting period. (c) In the first report submitted as required in 61.247(a), the report shall include a reporting schedule stating the months that semiannual reports shall be submitted. Subsequent reports shall be submitted according to that schedule, unless a revised schedule has been submitted in a previous semiannual report. (d) An owner or operator electing to comply with the provisions of 61.2431 and 61.243-2 shall notify the Administrator of the alternative standard selected 90 days before implementing either of the provisions. (e) An application for approval of construction or modification. 61.05(a) and 61.07, will not be required if-- (1) The new source complies with the standard. $ 61.242: ' (2) The new source is not part of the construction of a process unit; and (3) In the next semiannual report required by 61.247(b), the information in 5 61.247(a)(4) is reported. (Sec. 114 of the Clean Air Act as amended (42 U.S.C. 7414).) (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number ICR-1153.) APPEN0IX A National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Compliance Status Information I. SOURCE REPORT INSTRUCTIONS: Owners or operators of sources of hazardous pollutants subject to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants are required to submit the Information contained In Section I to the appropriate U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office prior to 90 days after the effective date of any standards or amend ments which require the submission of such information. A list of regional offices Is provided In <61.04. Environment Reporter [Appendix A) CTL020262 56