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ABD00080435 121:0480.8 FEDERAL REGULATIONS other than that described in para this section must be reported using tor will determine whether a fence or graphs (a)(1) and (b)(1) of this section the format of Appendix A of this part. a natural barrier adequately deters if the owner or operator demonstrates to the Administrator's satisfaction that it is equivalent to the described equipment in filtering parttculate as (Approved by this Office of Management and Budget under control number 2000- 0264) access by the general public. (c) Rather than meet the no visible emission requirement of paragraph (a) of this section, an active waste dispos bestos material. 9 61.156 Active waate disposal site*. al site would be an acceptable site if at 9 61.155 Reporting. (a)Within 90 days after the effec tive date of this subpart, each owner or operator of any existing source to which this subpart applies shall pro vide the following information to the Administrator, except that any owner or operator who provided this infor mation prior to April 5. 1984 in order to comply with { 61.24 (which this sec tion replaces) is not required to resub mit it. ~ U) A description of the emission control equipment used for each proc ess: and (2) If a fabric filter device Is used to control emissions, the pressure drop across the fabric filter in inches water gage: and ' To be an acceptable site for disposal of asbestos-containing waste material under ii 61.151 and 61.152. an active waste disposal site must meet the re quirements of this section. (a) Either there must be no visible emissions to the outside air from any active waste disposal site where asbes tos-containing waste material has been deposited, or the requirements of paragraph (c) or (d) of this section must be met. (b) Unless a natural barrier ade quately deters access by the general public, either warning signs and fenc ing must be installed and maintained as follows, or the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this section must be met. (1) Warning signs must be displayed the end of each operating day. or at least once every 24-hour period while the site is in continuous operation, the asbestos-containing 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 compacted nonasbestos-containing material, or (2) A resinous or petroleum-based dust suppression agent that effectively binds dust and controls wind erosion. This agent must be used as recom mended for the particular dust by the manufacturer of the dust suppression agent. Other equally effective dust suppression agents may be used upon prior approval by the Administrator. For purposes of this paragraph, waste crankcase oil is not considered a dust (i) II the fabric device uses a woven at all entrances and at intervals of 100 suppression agent. fabric, the airflow permeability in m3/ rain/m2 and: If the fabric is synthetic, whether the fill yam is spun or not spun: and m (330 ft) or less along the property line of the site or along the perimeter of the sections of the site where asbes tos-containing waste' material is depos (d) Rather than meet the no visible emission requirement of paragraph (a) of this section, an active waste dispos al site would be an acceptable -site if (ii) If the fabric filter device uses a ited. The warning signs must: an alternative control method for felted fabric, the density in g/m2. the (i) Be posted in such a manner and emissions that has received prior ap minimum thickness in Inches, and the location that a person can easily read proval by the Administrator is used. airflow permeability in m3/min/m*. the legend: and (3) For sources subject to |$ 61.151 and 61.152: (i) A brief description of each proc ess that generates asbestos-containing waste material; 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 (lit) Display the following legend in Subpart V--National Emission Standard for Equipment Leaks (Fugitive Emission Sources) (Subpart V added by 49 FR 23512, June (ii) The average weight of asbestos- the lower panel with letter sizes and 6, 1984; Corrected by 49 FR 38946. Octo containing waste material disposed of. styles of a visibility at least equal to ber 2. 1984] measured in kg/day: and those specified in this paragraph. (iii) The emission control methods used in all stages of water disposal: and (iv) The type of disposal site or in cineration site used for ultimate dis posal. the name of the site operator, and the name and location of the dis posal site. (4) For sources subject to 5 61.153: (i) A brief description of the site: and (ii) The method or methods used to comply with the standard, or alterna tive procedures to be used. (b) The information required by paragraph (a) of this section must ac company the information required by 61.10. The information described in l9*nd ji Nouuon ^ 2 5 cm (i men) Sana AsMftO* WUII DttOOUl Sent, S.I* 1 GotNe or Block. Do Net Create Ouat....,,____ jI 1.9 cm (V, ncn) Sana Sent, Gou*c or 8k>ck. Breaflwtg Asoeito* <s Hu- 14 Point Gotti*. aroous to vom naaim. 1 1 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 must be fenced in a manner ade quate to deter access by the general public. (3) Upon request and supply of ap propriate information, the Administra 61.240 Applicability and designation of sources. (a) The provisions of this subpart apply to each of the following sources that are intended to operate in volatile hazardous air pollutant (VHAP) service: pumps, compressors, pressure relief devices, sam pling connection systems, open-ended valves or lines, valves, flanges and other connectors, product accumulator vessels, and control devices or systems required by this subpart. (b) The provisions of this subpart apply to the sources listed in paragraph (a) after the date of promulgation of a specific subpart in Part 61. Environment Reporter [Sec. 61.240(b)] 66 HAZARDOUS EMISSIONS ABD00080436 S-730 121:0480.9 (c) While the provisions of this subpart percent by weight a volatile hazardous air liquid or the vapor in the vessel is at least are effective, a source to which this subpart pollutant (VHAP) as determined accord 10 percent by weight VHAP. ^ applies that is also subject to the provi ing to the provisions of (61.245(d). The "Repaired" means that equipment is sions of 40 CFR Part 60 only will be provisions of |61.245(d) also specify how adjusted, or otherwise altered, to eliminate required to comply with the provisions of to determine that a piece of equipment is a leak as indicated by one of the following: this subpart. not in VHAP service. an instrument reading of 10,000 ppm or "In VOC service" means, for the pur greater, indication of liquids dripping, or $61,241 Definitions. poses of this subpan. that (a) the piece of indication by a sensor that a seal or bar As used in this subpart, all terms not equipment contains or contacts a process rier fluid system has failed. defined herein shall have the meaning giv fluid that is at least 10 percent VOC by "Semiannual" means a 6-month period; en them in the Act, in Subpart A of Part weight (see 40 CFR 60.2 for the definition the first semiannual period concludes on 6(. or in specific subpans of Pan 61; and \ ofvplstile organic compound or VOC and the last day of the last month during the the following terms shall have specific V40 CFR 60.455(d) to determine whether a 180 days following initial startup for new meaning given them: -piece nf-equipment is not in VOC service) sources: and the first semiannual period "Closed-vent system" means a system and (b) the piece of equipment is not in concludes on the last day of the last full that is not open to atmosphere and that is heavy liquid service as defined in 40 CFR month during the 180 days after the effec composed of piping, connections, and, if 60.481. tive dale of a specific subpan that refer necessary, flow-inducing devices that (Corrected by 49 FR 38946, October 2, ences this subpan for existing sources. ^' transport gas or vapor from a piece or pieces of equipment to a control device. "Connector" means, flanged, screwed, welded, or other joined fittings used to connect two pipe lines or a pipe line and a -->? piece of equipment. "Control device" means an enclosed ^"-^combustion device, vapor recovery system, or flare. "Double block and bleed system" means >< two block valves connectcd.in series with a bleed valve or line that can vent the line i:cat*.between the two block valves. T..T f.rr-.rfvj "Equipment" means each pump, com S' pressor. pressure relief device, sampling connection system, open-ended valve or line, valve, flange or other connector, product accumulator vessel in VHAP service, and any control devices or systems required by this subpan. "First attempt at repair" means to take rapid action for the purpose of stopping or reducing leakage of organic material to atmosphere using best practices. "In gas/vapor service" means that a piece of equipment contains process fluid 1984} "Open-ended valve or line" means any valve, except pressure relief valves, having one side of the valve seat in contact with process fluid and one side open to atino* sphere, either directly or through open piping. "Pressure release" means the emission of materials resulting from the system pressure being greater than the set pres sure of the pressure relief device. "Process unit" means equipment assem bled to produce a VHAP or its derivatives as intermediates or final products, or equipment assembled to use a VHAP in the production of a product. A process unit can operate independently if supplied with sufficient feed or raw materials and sufficient product storage facilities. "Process unit shutdown" means a work 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 (Corrected by 49 FR 38946, October 2, 1984] "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 "VHAP" means a substance regulated un der this subpan for a which a standard for equipment leaks of the substance has been proposed and promulgated. Benzene is a VHAP. Viail Ch-s * 'J**? 61.242-1 Standards: General. (a) Each owner or operator subject to the provisions of this subpan shall demon strate 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 provided in 61.243 and 61.244. (b) Compliance with this subpan will be determined by review of records, review of performance test results, and inspection using the methods and procedures speci fied in 61.245. that is in the gaseous state at operating or pan of a process unit for less than 24 (c) (1) An owner or operator may re conditions. hours is not a process unit shutdown. The quest a determination of alternative means "In liquid service" means that a piece of use of spare equipment and technically of emission limitation to the requirements equipment is not in gas/vapor service "In-situ sampling systems" means non extractive samplers or in-line samplers. "In vacuum service" means that equip ment is operating at an internal pressure feasible bypassing of equipment without stopping production are not process unit shutdowns. "Product accumulator vessel" means any distillate receiver, bottoms receiver, of 61.242-2, 61.242-3. 61.242-5. 61.2426. 61.242-7. 61.242-8. 61-242-9 and 61242-1 1 as provided in 61.244. (61.242-l(c)(I) corrected by 49 FR 38946. October 2. 1984) which is at least 5 kilopascais (kPa) below surge control vessel, or product separator (2)If the Administrator makes a deter ambient pressure. in VHAP service that is vented to atmo mination that a means of emission limita "In VHAP service" means that a piece sphere either directly or through a vacu tion is at least a permissible alternative to of equipment either contains or contacts a um-producing system. A product accumu the requirements of 61.242-2. 61.242-3, fluid (liquid or gas) that is at least 10 lator vessel is in VHAP service if the 61.242-5, 61.242-6, "61.242-7, 61.242-8. 3-1-65 (Sec. 61.242-l(c)(2)) Published by THE BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS. INC.. Washington, D.C. 20037 121:0460.i3 ABD00080437 FEDERAL REGULATIONS R 61.242-9 or 61.242-11, an owner or opera (3) h'*lrfTnlfl inmiii is (a)(2) and (d)(4) of this taction and the tor shall comply with the requirements of equippttfwlth tsensor that will detect daily requirements of paragraph'(d)(5)(i) that determination. failure ofJhe^seal system, the barrier of this section, provided that each pump (d) Each piece of equipment to which fluid ay0em^oipbQth. Is visually inspected as often ae . this subpart applies shall be marked in (4) EacmpuregjJg checked by fttdal practicable end at leaat monthly. such a manner that it can be distinquisbed readily from other pieces of equipment inspection each calendar week for iridl? ca$ioaaf-iiquldr dripping from the pump seal. (6l.242-2(g) added by 49 FR 38946, October 2, 1984] (e) Equipment that is in vacuum service (6)0) Each-sensor as described-/in C is excluded from the requirements of paragraph.44X3) of this section is' 9 61.242-3 Standards: Compressors. $61,242-2, to $61,242.11 if it is identified checketfdailEor Is equipped with a'au- (a) Each compressor, shall * be as required in $61.246(c)(5). 61.242-2 Studirie Paapa Each pump shall be monitored onthly to detect leaks by the methods specified in $61.243(b), except as provided dlblealanKand - 01) THi .owner or operator deter mines. based on design consideration* and operating experience, a criterion that indicates failure of the seal system the barrier fltiid system, or equipped with a seal system that In cludes a barrier fluid system and that prevents leakage of process fluid to at mosphere.- except as provided' in i 61.242-1(0 and paragraphs (h) and: (1) of this sectiotev^ttoTyC * ^ in $61.242-l(c) and paragraphs (d), (e) both. (b) Each compressor seal system and (f) of this section.-1 (2) Each pump shall be checked by visual inspection each calendar week for indications of liquids dripping from the pump teal? (SKI) If there are indications of liq uids dripping from the pump seaT or the sensor indicates failure of the seal system, the barrier fluid system, or both based on the criterion deter mined in paragraph (d)(5)(H). a leak Is required In paragraph (a) shall be: (1) Operated with the barrier fluid/ at a pressure that Is greater than ther*-- compressor stuffing box pressure;'or ^ (2) Equipped wtth a barrier fluid system that* is connected by a dosed- /' (b)(1) If an instrument reading 'of ( 10,000 ppm or greater is measured, a leak detected. vent system to a control device that (ii) When a leak is detected. It shall complies- with the requirements of VI is detected? be repaired as soon as practlcable.-but 161.242-11; or * (2) If there are indications of liquids not later than 15 caleldar days after it (3) Equipped with a system that \ dripping from the pump seal, a leak is Is detected^, except as provided in purges the barrier fluid into a process ) detetaed.. J 81.242-10. stream with zero VHAP emissions to \ (c)(1) When a leak is detected, it shall 1 be repaired as soon as practicable, but not plater than 15 calendar days after it is detected, except as provided in $61,24210. (ill) A first attempt at repair shall-be made no later than 5 calendar days ,.fter each leak is detected. (e) Any pump that Is designated, as described in S 61.246(e)(2). for no de tectable emissions, as indicated by ah atmospheric (c) The barrier fluid shall not be In O VHAP service and.-tf the compressor Is ^ covered by standards under 40 CFR Part 60, shall not be in VOC service. (2) A first attempt at repair shalf be Instrument reading of less than 500 (d) Each barrier fluid system as de made no later than 6 calendar days ppm above background. Is exempt3 scribed In paragraphs (Hc) of this after each leak la detected. from the requirements of paragraphs section shall be equipped with a sensor (d) Each pump equipped with a dual (a), (c). and (d) If the pump: that will detect failure of the seal C mechanical seal system that includes a (1) Baa no externally actuated shaft1, system, barrier fluid system, or both. barrier fluid system is exempt from penetrating the pump housing. . -A the requirements of pargraph (a), pro- (2) Is demonstrated to be operating ' vlded the following requirements - are with no detectable emissions, as Indi met: cted by an instrument reading of less (1) Each dual mechanical seal :han 500 ppm above background, as system Is: measured by the method specified in (1) Operated with the barrier fluid at $ 61.245(c), and (e) (1) Each sensor as required in para graph (d) of this section shall be checked daily or shall be equipped with in audible alarm unless the compressor is located within the boundary.of-an-unmanned plant site. a pressure that is at all times greater than the pump stuffing box pressure; or (11) Equipped with a barrier fluid de gassing reservior that is connected by a closed-vent system to a control device that complies with the require ments of $ 61.242-11; or (ill) Equipped with a system that purges the barrier fluid into a process stream with zero VHAP emissions to atmosphere. (3) Is tested for compliance with paragraph (e)(2) Initially upon desig nation, annually, and at other times requested by the Administrator. (f) If any pump is equipped with a closed-vent system capable of captur ing and transporting any leakage from the seal or seals to a control device that complies with the requirements of $61,242-11, it is exempt from the requirements of paragraphs (awe). (6l.242-3(e)(l) corrected by 49 FR 38946, October 2, 1984] (2) The owner or operator shall de termine. based on design consider ations and operating experience, a cri terion that indicates failure of the seal system, the barrier fluid system, or both. (f) If the sensor indicates failure of the seal system, the barrier fluid system, or both baaed on the criterion (2) The barrier fluid is not in VHAP (g) Any pump that is located within determined under paragraph (e)(2) of \ service and. if the pump is covered by the boundary of an unmanned plant site this section, a leak is detected. . standards under 40 CFR Pan 80.'-is is exempt from the weekly visual (gKl) When a leak Is detected, it not in VOC service. ' inspection requirement of paragraphs shall be repaired as soon as practica- Environment Reporter J [Soe. 61.242-3(8)0)] 84 HAZARDOUS EMISSIONS ABD00080438 R 121:0480.11 \VvS VW bi'V'tg^noC iuter LhsusBrl$~\Airrid*' -lii'S iitiT U i^dctccici oxcept d*;pr;' '.Ji'U in $ 61.241 in. vi; A firil aUeiupL at repair shad. 1c nihJe no Jatrr thku 5 alctidiu li.> at U r e&i k ieak is iiei.ecit`d. ih' A compressor us exempt irons bit? Ki;.;ir.nn'm.s > ;)ArR*r;k;ri:.s '6> it ic id equipped with a c:.>d-vent sy*i*m <apahie of rapt urine ano ira: - porting any leakage Iron: ti; K <C&4 v .1 Ci U'*; w< pable of capturing and transporting (b) If an instrument reading of leakage from the pressure relief device 10.000 ppm or greater is measured, a to a control device as described in leak is detected. i 61.242-11 is exempt from the re-, -- (c)i 1) Any valve for which a leak is qulrements of paragraphs (a) and (b). not detected for 2 successive months 61.242-5 Standards: Sampling connecting system. (a) Each sampling connection system shall be equipped with a closed-purge sys tem or closed vent system, except as pro vided in 61.242.-1 (c). may be monitored the first month of every quarter, beginning with the next quarter, until a leak Is detected. (2) If a leak is detected, the valve shall be monitored monthly until a leak is not detected for 2 successive months. cC<u.;c iciU \j- J 6* 542-li . > orc.M*-;! i:; y^rauri** 1; .i.. w (i) Any Compressor that is designated, (b) Each closed-purge system or closedvent system as required in paragraph (a) shall: (d)(1) When a leak is detected, it shall be repaired as soon as practicable, but no later than 15 calendar days after the leak as described in 61.246(e)(2), for no deteciable emission as indicated by an in* strument reading of less than 500 ppm above background is exempt from the re* quirements of paragraphs (a) -- (b) if the compressor: (1) Is demonstrated to be operating with no detectable emissions, as indicated (1) Return the purged process fluid di rectly to the process line with zero VHAP emissions to atmosphere: or (2) Collect and recycle the purged pro* cess fluid with zero VHAP emissions to atmosphere; or (3) Be designed and operated to capture and transport all the purged process fluid is detected, except as provided in 61.242ID. (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 prac tices where practicable*. by an instrument reading of less than 500 to a control device that complies with the (1) Tightening of bonnet bolts; ppm above background, as measured by requirements of 61.242-11. (2) Replacement of bonnet bolts: the method specified in 6!.245(c); and (c) In-situ sampling systems are exempt (3) Tightening of packing gland nuts: (2) Is tested for compliance with para* from the requirements of paragraphs (a) and graph (i)(l) initially upon designation, an* and (b). (4) Injection of lubricant into lubricated nually, and at other times requested by the packing. Administrator. 61.242-6 Standards: Opeo-eoded valves (0 Any valve that is designated, as 61.242*4 Standards: Pressure relief de vices in gas/vapor service. (a) Except during pressure releases, each pressure relief device in gas/vapor service shall be operated with no detect able emissions, as indicated by an instru ment reading of less than 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 be returned to a condition of no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppm above background, as soon as practicable, but no later than 5 calen dar days after each pressure release, ex or lines. described in 61.246(e)(2)..for no detect (a)(1) Each open-ended valve or line* able emissions, as indicated by an instru shall be equipped with a cap, blind flangt, ment reading of less than 500 ppm above plug, or a second valve, except as provided background, is exempt from the require in 61.242-l(c). ments of paragraph (a) if the valve: (2) The cap, blind flange, plug, or sec ond valve shall seal the open end at all times except during operations requiring (1) Has no external actuating mecha nism in contact with the process fluid; (2) Is operated with emissions less than vepootsharqpnyoel(ue(svccbtiretsepha)e)espetomcseeWrodEdpfnllrhaiuidinosnceiwcedvhen.baiatsfhlelsvoomaiepwnfaalegdi:unsntoinhs-dcueueerlonosrcbesdeuolnseeengduddddh,c.bhitstvhlhvoataecehclllvavokoeesbtpelateedshnnoehe-rdbadevelnlafbdlvoilnelavTMredeeelevdeOb5agnA0ynruda0(,(ami3pgtlplhh))iynpe.I(imAss0atmnn(rtea2dyaebst)taotohveitvronad.oedilvttfihbeoasearlplrcyteckhtiocgumaimrfptioeeopusdinlsniraddenid,enqcesuaesiesgisgwn6mtnae1iatetd-hi2toaeb4sndpy5u,,a(raterchaand)es; cept as provided in 61.242-10. or line may remain open during oper described in 61.246(0(1). as an unsafe- (6l.242-4(b)(l) corrected by 49 FR 38946. October 2. 1984] (2) No later than 5 calendar days after the pressure release, the pres sure relief device shall be monitored to ations that require venting the line be tween the block valves but shall comply with paragraph (a) at all other times. 9 61.242-7 Standards: Valves. tomanitor valve is exempt from the re quirements of paragraph (a) if: (1) The owner or operator of the valve demonstrates that the valve is unsafe to monitor because monitoring personnel confirm the condition of no detectable (a) Eacht valve shall be monitored would be exposed to an immediate danger emissions, as indicated by an Instru monthly to detect leaks by the method as a consequence of complying with para ment reading of less than S00 ppm specified in 61.245(b) and shall graph (a); and above background, as measured by the comply with paragraphs (b)-(e), (2) The owner or operator of the valve method specified in | 61.245(c). except as provided in paragraphs (f). has a written pian that requires monitor (c) Any pressure relief device that isl <g). and (h) of this section. 61.243-1 ing ot the valve as frequent as practicable equipped with a closed-vent system ca-` or 61.243-2. and 61.242-l(c). during safe-tomonitor times. 2-14-66 V;r\ 3-0 [Sec. 61.242-7(g)(2)] Published by THE BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS. INC.. Wasnington. D C. 20037 113 ABD00080439 rt 121:0480.12 FEDERAL REGULATIONS (h) Any valve that is designated, as 61.242-10 Standards: Delay of repair. ganic vapors vented to them with an effi described in 61.246(0(2). as a difficult* (a) nday-ftf-,*pail' of equipment for ciency of 9$ percent or greater. to-monitor valve is exempt from the re* which leakLhave, been detected wilt-be (c) Enclosed combustion devices shall quiremems of paragraph (a) if: ailowed-rTthe-rtpair-utechnically infeasi be designated and operated to reduce the (1) The owner or operator of the valve ble without^? process.unit shutdown. Jle- VHAP emissions vented to them with an demonstrates that the valve cannot be paiTqCaJM-equipment shall occur .before efficiency of 95 percent or greater or to monitored without elevating the monitor the-end of'the next process unit shutdown. provide a minimum residence time of 0.50 ing personnel more than 2 meters above a (b) Delay of repair., of equipment for seconds at a minimum temperature of support surface; which-leaks-have been detected will', be 760*C. (2) The process unit within which the allowed-for equipment that is isolated (d) Bares used to comply with this valve is located is an existing process unit; from itaproccsa.and that does not remain subpart shall comply with the require and in VHAP.sarvice. ments of 60.18. (3) The owner or operator of the valve follows a written plan that requires moni toring of the valve at least once per calen dar year. (c) Delay of repair for valves will be allowed if: (!) The owner or operator demonstrates that emissions of purged material result [61.242-11 (d) revised by 51 FR 2702, Jan uary 21. 1986) (e) Owners or operators of control de vices that are used to comply with the ing from immediate repair are greater provisions of this subpart shall monitor than the fugitive emissions likely to result these control devices to ensure that they 61.242*8 Standards: Pressure relief de from delay of repair, and are operated and maintained in confor vices in liquid service and flanges and other (2) When repair procedures are effect mance with their design. connectors. (a) Pressure relief devices in liquid ser vice and flanges and other connectors shall ed. the purged material is collected and destroyed or recovered in a control device complying with 61.242-11. (0(1) Closed-vent systems shall be de signed for and operated with no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument be monitored within 5 days by the method (d) Delay of repair, for pumpr-will be reading of less than 500 ppm above back specified in 61.24S(b) if evidence of a allowed ground and by visual inspections, as deter potential leak is found by visual, audible, (1) Repair requires the use of a>4ual mined by the methods specified as olfactory, or any other detection method, mechanical sea), system , that Includes a except as provided in 61.242-t(c). barrier flutfsystem. and I61.242*8(a) corrected by 49 FR 38946. (2) Repair is completed as soon as prac October 2, 1984] ticable.. but not later than 6 months after (b) If an instrument reading of 10,000 the leak w**.detected= ppm or greater is measured.' a leak is (e) Delay of repair beyond a process detected. unit shutdown will be allowed for a valve (c) (1) When a leak is detected, it shall if valve assembly replacement is necer) 61.245(c). (2) Closed-event systems shall be moni- lored to determine compliance with this section initially in accordance with 61.05, annually, and at other times requested by the administrator. (3) Leaks. ** by an instru ment reading greater than 500 ppm and be repaired as soon as practicable, but not during the process unit shutdown, valve visual inspe. <iu. )an oe repaired as later than IS calendar days after it is detected, except as provided in 61.242- 10. assembly supplies have been depleted, ind valve assembly supplies had been suffi ciently stocked before the supplies were soon as practicable, but not later than 15 calendar days after the leak is detected. (4) A first attempt at repair shall be (2) The first attempt at repair shall be depleted. Delay of repair beyond the next made no later than 5 calendar days after made no later than 5 calendar days .after process unit shutdown will not be allowed the leak is detected. each leak is detected. unless the next process unit shutdown oc (g) Closed-event systems and control (d) First attempts at repair include, but curs sooner than 6 months after the first devices use to comply with provisions of are not limited to. the best practices de process unit shutdown. this subpart shall be operated at all times scribed under 6!.242*7(e). when emissions may be vented to them. 61.242-9 Standards: Product accumula tor vessels. (a) Each product accumulator vessel shall be equipped with a elosed-vent sys tem capable of capturing and transporting any leakage from the vessel to a control device as described in 61.242-11. except as provided in 61.242-l(c). (61.242-9 corrected by 49 FR 38946. Oc tober 2. 1984] 61.242-11 Standards: Closed-vent-svstems and control devices. (a) Owners or operators of closed-vent systems and control devices used to com ply with provisions of this subpart shall comply with the provisions of this section, extc:" is provided in 61.242-1 [61.242-It (a) corrected by 49 FR 38946, October 2, 1984] (b) Vapor recovery systems (for exam ple. condensers and adsorbers) shall be designed and operated to recover the or <* 61.24.t-1 Alternative standards for valves in VHAP <ervice--allowahle percentage of valves leaking- (a) An owner or operator may elect to have all valves within a process unit to comply with an allowable percent age of valves leaking of equal to or less than 2.0 percent. lb) The following requirements shall be met if an owner or operator decides to comply with an allowable percent age of valves leaking: Environment Reporter [Sec. 61.243-1(b)] i 14 r HAZARDOUS EMISSIONS ABD00080440 S-730 121:0480.13 (1) An owner or operator must less than 2.0, an owner or operator notify the Administrator that the may begin to ship 1 of the quarterly owner or operator has elected to have leak detection periods for the valves in all valves within a process unit to VHAP service. comply with the allowable percentage (3) After 5 consecutive quarterly of valves leaking before Implementing leak detection periods with the per this alternative standard, as specified in 161.247(d). (2) A performance test as specified in paragraph (c) of this section shall be conducted initially upon designs* tlon, annually, and at other times re* quested by the Administrator. (3) If a valve leak is detected, it shall be repaired in accordance with 16L242-7(d> and (e). centage 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. (4) If the percentage of valves leak ing Is greater than 2.0. the owner or operator shall comply with the re quirements as described In | 61.242-7 but may again elect to use this section. <c) Performance tests shall be con* ducted In the following manner 0 61.244 Alternative meant of emission (1) All valves in VHAP service within limitation. the process unit shall be monitored (a) Permission to use an alternative within 1 week by the methods speci means of emission limitation under fied in i 61.245(b). Section 112(e)(3) of the Clean Air Act (2) If an instrument reading of shall be governed by the following 10,000 ppm or greater is measured, a procedures: leak is detected. (b) Where the standard is an equip (3) The leak percentage shall be de ment. design, or operational require termined by dividing the number of ment: valves in VHAP service for which leaks (1) Each owner or operator applying are detected by the number of valves for permission shall be responsible for in VHAP service within the process collecting and verifying test data for unit. an alternative means of emission (d) Owner or operators who elect to limitation limitation tO test data for have all valves comply with this alter the equipment, design, and operation native standard shall not have a proc al requirements. ess unit with a leak percentage greater (3) The Administrator may condition than 2.0 percent. the permission on requirements that (e) If an owner or operator decides may be necessary to assure operation no longer to comply with 161.243-1, and maintenance to achieve the same the owner or operator must notify the emission reduction as the equipment, Administrator in writing that the design, and operational requirements. work practice standard described in (c) Where the standard is a work 161.242-7(aHe) will be followed. practice: 061.243- 2 Alternative standards for valves (1) Each owner or operator applying for in VHAP eerviee--skip period leak de* permission shall be responsible for collect tection and repair. ing and verifying test data for an alterna (a) (1) An owner or operator may tive means of emission limitation. elect for all valves within a process (2) For each source for which permis unit to comply with one of the alter sion is requested, the emission reduction native work practices specified in para achieved by the required work practices graphs (b)(2) and (3) of this section. shall be demonstrated for a minimum peri (2) An owner or operator must notify the Administrator before imple menting one of the alternative work practices, as specified in 1 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 per od of 12 months. (3) For each source for which permis sion is requested, the emission reduction achieved by the alternative means of emis sion limitation shall be demonstrated. (4) Each owner or operator applying for permission shail commit in writing each source to work practices that provide for centage of valves leaking equal to or emission reductions equal to or greater than the emission reductions achieved by the required work practices. (5) The Administrator will compare the demonstrated emission reduction for the alternative means of emission limitation tn the demonstrated emission reduction for the required work practices and will con sider the commitment in paragraph (c)(4). (6) The Administrator may condition the permission on requirements that may be necessary to assure operation and main tenance to achieve the same emission re duction as the required work practices of this subpart. (d) An owner or operator may offer a unique approach to demonstrate the alter native means of emission limitation. (e) (1) Manufacturers of equipment used to control equipment leaks of a VHAP may apply to the Administrator for permission for an alternative means of emission limitation that achieves a reduc tion in emissions of the VHAP achieved by the equipment, design, and operational requirements of this subpart. (2) The Administrator will grant per mission according to the provisions of paragraphs (b), (c). and (d). $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 re quirements 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 Refer ence Method 21. (2) The detection instrument shall meet the performance criteria of Reference Method 21. (3) The instrument shall be calibrated before use on each day of its use by the procedures specified in Reference Method 21. (4) Calibration gases shall be: (i) Zero air (less than 10 ppm of hydro carbon in air); and [61.245(b)(4)(i) corrected by 49 FR 38946, Ocotber 2, 1984] (ii) A mixture of methane or n-hexane and air at a concentration of approximate ly, but less than 10,000 ppm methane or nhexane. (5) The instrument probe shall be tra versed around all potential leak interfaces ( 3-1-85 [Sec. 61.245(b)(5)] Published by THE BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS. INC.. Washington. D.C. 20037 87 121:0480.14 ABD00080441 federal regulations n as close to the interface as possible u service, the determination can be revised metric flow rate (in units of standard tem described in Reference Method 21. only after following the procedures in perature and pressure), as determined by (c) When equipment is tested for com paragraph (d)(1) of this section. Reference Method 2, 2A, 2C, or 2D, as pliance with no detectable emissions, as (3) Samples used in determining the appropriate, by the unobstructed (free) required in 6l.242-2(e), 61.242-3(1), percent VHAP content shall be represen cross section area of the flare tip. 61.242-4, 61.242-7(0. and 61-242-11(0, tative of the process fluid that is contained (5) The maximum permitted velocity, the test shall comply with the following in or contacts the equipment or the gas Vmtw for air-assisted flares shall be deter requirements: being combusted in the flare. mined by the following equation: (1) The requirements of paragraphs (e)(1) Reference Method 22 shall be VMax8.78+0.70M<Hr) (b)(1) -- (4) shall apply. used to determine compliance of flares Where: (2) The background level shall be deter with the visible emission provisions of this VMax-Maximum permitted velocity, m/sec mined, as set forth in Reference Method 21. (3) The instrument probe shall be tra versed around all potential leak interfaces as close to the interface as possible as described in Reference Method 21. 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 .8.706-Constant. 0.7064 -Constant. Hr-The net heating value as determined In paragraph (eX3) of this section. (See. 114 of the Clean Air Act as amended (42 U.S.C. 7414)) (4) The arithmetic difference between being combusted in a flare shall be calcu the maximum concentration indicated by lated using the following equation: 6 61.246 Recordkeeping requirements. the instrument and the background level is compared with 500 ppm for determining (a) (1) Each owner or operator sub ject to the provisions of this subpart compliance. shall comply with the recordkeeping [61.245(c)(4) corrected by 49 FR 38946. requirements of this section. October 2, 1984) (2) An owner or operator of more (d) (1) Each piece of equipment within a process unit that can conceivably contain equipment in VHAP service is presumed to be in VHAP service unless an owner or operator demonstrates that the piece of equipment is not in VHAP service. For a piece of equipment to be considered not in VHAP service, it must be deter mined that the percent VHAP content can be reasonably expected never to exceed 10 percent by weight. For purposes of deter mining the percent VHAP content of the process fluid that is contained in or con Where: H? " Net beating value of the sample MJ/scm; where the net enthalpy per mole of ofTgas is based on com bustion at 25*Cand760 mm Hg, but the standard temperature for determining the volume corre sponding to one mole is 20* C. K - Constant, 1.74 X 10,T'(l/ppm) (g mole/scm)(MJ/kcal) where than one process unit subject to the provisions of this subpart may comply with the recordkeeping requirements for these process units in one record keeping system if the system identifies each record by each process unit. (b) When each leak is detected as specified in 61.242*2. 61.242-3, 61.242*7, and 61.242-8. the following requirements apply: (1) A weatherproof and readily visi standard temperature for ble Identification, marked with the (g mole/scm) is 20*C equipment identification number, (Corrected by 49 FR 38946, October 2, shall be attached to the leaking equip tacts equipment, procedures that conform 1984; 49 FR 43647, October 31, 1984] ment. to the methods described in ASTM Meth od D-2267 (incorporated by the reference as specified in 61.18) shall be used. (2)(i) An owner or operator may use engineering judgment rather than the pro cedures in paragraph (d)(1) of this section to demonstrate that the percent VHAP content does not exceed 10 percent by weight, provided that the engineering judgment demonstrates that the 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 pargraph (d)(1) of this section shall be C; = Concentration of sample component i in ppm, as measured by Reference Method 18 of Appendix A of 40 FR Part 60 and ASTM D2504-67 (reapproved 1977) (incorporated by reference as specified in 61.18). Hi TM Net heat of combustion of sample component i, keal/g mole. The heats of combustion may be deter mined using ASTM D2382-76 (in corporated by reference as speci fied in 61.18) if published values are not available or cannot be calculated. (2) The Identification on a valve may be removed after it has been moni tored for 2 successive months as speci fied in 61.242-7(0 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 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 read ily accessible location: (1) The instrument and operator identification numbers and the equip ment identification number. used to resolve the disagreement. (2) The date the leak was detected (ii) If an owner or operator determines (4) The actual exit velocity of a flare and the dates of each attempt to that a piece of equipment is in VHAP shall be determined by dividing the volu repair the leak. Environment Reporter [Sec. 61.246(c)(2)] 88 ABD00080442 HAZARDOUS EMISSIONS 8-730 121:0460.13 (3) Repair methods applied In each attempt to repair the leak. ble emissions, as indicated by an In strument reading of less than 500 ppm (2) An analysis demonstrating that equipment is not in VHAP service. (4) "Above 10.000" if the maximum above background, under the provi (J) Information and data used to Instrument reading measured by the sions of 99 61.242-2(e). 61.242-3(1). and demonstrate that a piece of equipment methods specified in i 61.246(a) after 81.242-?(f). is not in VHAP service shall be record- each repair attempt Is equal to or (U) The designation of this equip ed in a log that is kept in s readily ac greater than 10.000 ppm. ment as subject to the requirements of cessible location. (5) "Repair delayed" and the reason for the delay If a leak Is not repaired within 15 calendar days after discov 9 61.242-2(e). 9 61.242-3(1), or 9*1.242?(f) shall be signed by the owner or operator. (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 20600066) ery of the leak. (6) The signature of the owner or (3) A list of equipment Identification numbers for pressure relief devices re <z >tj 161.247 ' Reporting requirement*. operator (or designate) whose decision It was that repair could not be effected without a process shutdown. (?) The expected date of successful repair of the leak if a leak Is not re paired within 15 calendar days.unrepalred. quired to comply with 9 61.242-4(a). (4X1) The dates of each compliance test required in 99 61.242-2(e). 81.2423(1). 61.242-4. and 61.242-7(f). (ii) The background level measured during each compliance test. (ill) The maximum instrument read (a)<D 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 99 61.242. 61.245. 91.246. and 61.247 are being im plemented. (9) The date of successful repair of the leak. (d> The following Information per taining to the design requirements for closed-vent' systems and control de vices described in 9 61.242-11 shall be recorded and kept in a readily accessi ing measured at the equipment during each compliance test. (S) A list of identification numbers for equipment in vacuum service. (f) The following information per taining to all valves subject to the re quirements of 9 6L242-7(g) and (h) (2) In the case of an existing source or a new source which has an initial startup date preceding the eifective date, the statement is to be submitted within 90 days of the effective date, unless a waiver of compliance is grant ed under 9 61.11. along with the infor ble location: shall be recorded in a log that is kept mation required under 9 61.10. If a (1) Detailed schematics, design speci In a readily accessible location: waiver of compliance is granted, the fications. and piping and instrumenta ' (DA list of identification numbers statement is to be submitted on a date tion diagrams. for valves that are designated as scheduled by the Administrator. (2) The dates and descriptions of any changes in the design specifica tions. (3) A description of the parameter or parameters monitored, as required in 181.242-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 sys tems and control devices required in 19 61.242-2. 61.242-3. 61.242-4. 61.242-5 and 61.242-9 are not operated as de signed. including periods when a flare pilot light does not have a flame. 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 diffi cult to monitor, an explanation for each valve stating why the valve Is dif ficult to monitor, and the planned schedule for monitoring each valve. (g) The following information shall be recorded for valves complying with 9 61.243-2: (DA schedule of monitoring. (2) The percent of valves found leak ing during each monitoring period. (h) The following information shall be recorded in a log that is kept in a (3) In the case of new sources which did not have an Initial startup date preceding the effective date, the state ment shall be submitted with the ap plication for approval of construction, as described in 9 81.07. (4) The statement is to contain the following information for each source: (i) Equipment identification number and process unit identification. (li) Type of equipment (for example, a pump or pipeline valve). (Ill) Percent by weight VHAP in the fluid at the equipment. .(W) Process fluid state at the equip ment (gas/vapor or liquid). (v) Method of compliance with the standard (for example, "monthly leak (5) Dates of startups and shutdowns readily accessible location: detection and repair" or "equipped of the closed-vent systems and control (1) Design criterion required in with dual mechanical seals"). devices required in 61.242-2. 61.242- 9 61.242-2(d)(5) and 9 61.242-3(e)(2) (b) A report shall be submitted to 3. 61.242-4. 61.242-5 and 61.242-9. and an explanation of the design crite the Administrator semiannually start (e) The following information per taining to all equipment subject to the requirements in 61.242-1 to 9 61.24211 shall be recorded in a log that is kept in a readily accessible location: rion; 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 ing 6 months after the initial report required in 9 61.247(a), that includes the following information: (1) Process unit identification. (2) For each month during the semi annual reporting period. (DA list of identification numbers determining exemptions as provided in (i> Number of valves for which leaks for equipment subject to the require the applicability section of this sub were detected as described in 9 61.242- ments of this subpart. part and other specific subpans: 7(b) of 9 61.243-2. (2)<i) A list of identification numbers (1) An analysis demonstrating the (ii) Number of valves for which leaks for equipment that the owner or oper design capacity of the process unit, were not repaired as required in ator elects to designate for no detecta and 9 61.242-7(d). 3-1-65 [Sec. 61.247(bX2KW)] Publish*) by THE BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS. INC.. Washington. O.C. 20037 69 ABD00080443 121:0460.16 FEDERAL REGULATIONS (111) Number of pumps for which leaks were detected u described in f 91.242-2 (b) and (d)(6). (lv) Number of pumps for which leaks were not repaired as required in 161.242-2 (C) and (dX6>. (v) Number of compressors for or subsequent revisions to the initial report. [Nott. -- Compliance with the require ments of } 61.10(c) is not required for revisions documented under this paragraph.]. schedule has been submitted in a pre vious semiannual report. (d) An owner or operator electing to comply with the provisions ol 1161.243-1 and 61.243-2 shall notify the Administrator of the alternative standard selected 90 days before im which leaks were detected as described [61.247(b)(4) Note added by 49 FR plementing either of the provisions. In 191.242-3(0. 38946. October 2. 1984} (e) An application for approval of (vi) Number of compressors for which leaks were not repaired as re* quired in | 61.242-3(g). (vii) The facts that explain any delay of repairs and. where aporoort- ate. why a process unit shutdown was technically Infeasible. (3) Dates of process unit shutdowns which occurred within the semiannual reporting period. (5) The results of all performance tests to determine compliance with I! 61.242-2(e), 61.242-3(1). 61.242-4(a). construction or modification. 1161.05(a) and 61.07. will not be re quired if-- 91.242- 7(0'. 91.242-11(0, 61.243-1 and (1) The new source compiles with 61.243- 2 conducted within the semian the standard. 161.242; nual reporting period. (2) The new source is not part of the (c) In the first report submitted as construction of a process unit; and ,, required in 161.247(a), the report (3) In the next semiannual report re shall include a reporting schedule stat quired by ! 61.247(b). the Information ing the months that semiannual re in 161.247(a)(4) is reported. (4) Revisions to items reported ac ports shall be submitted. Subsequent (Approved by the Office of Management cording to paragraph (a) if changes reports shall be submitted according and Budget under control number ICRhave occurred since the initial report to that schedule, unless a revised 1153.) APPENDIX A Nation*] Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Compliance Status Information t. SOURCE PEPOUT INSTRUCTIONS: Omen or operators of sources Of hazardous pollutants subject to tho National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants are required to submit tho information contained in Section I to tho 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 161.04. A. SOURCE IHFOttATlQH 1. fdentlflcitlow/iocatlon - Indicate the name end address of each source. 12 Region 34 state S8 County 913 000 Source Number 14"^--T6 Q0 1 17 TB TT 20 22 wrr 23 26 City Code 27" source Name 46 Dup 1-18 TT 3up 1-18 5 TT 4) Street Adores* location of ?Unt| 56 80 20 City Name J4 state 35 19 40 State Ktgis. Nunoer 55 8 54 NEDS' 'x Se7. 8 77 79 by SiC oZ ^r A/P staff SI 64 65 - ZT 57? IT Iff 30 31 49 Environment Reporter [Appendix A] 90