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South Carolina State Implementation Plan
SOUTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL REGULATIONS
REGULATION NUMBER 62.5
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL STANDARDS
STANDARD NO. 1
EMISSIONS FROM BURNING OPERATIONS
SECTION I - VISIBLE EMISSIONS
A. Existing Sources
No one shall discharge to the ambient air from any existing
source constructed prior to February 11, 1971, smoke which exceeds
an opacity of forty (40) percent. For a total of six (6) minutes
in one hour or twenty-four (24) minutes in a twenty-four (24) hour
period, forty (40) percent opacity may be exceeded for soot
blowing; but shall in no case exceed an opacity of sixty (60)
percent.
B. New Source
No one shall discharge to the ambient air from any source
constructed on or after February 11, 1971, smoke which exceeds an
opacity of twenty (20) percent.
C. Special Provisions
The opacity standards set forth above do not apply during
startup or shutdown. Owners and operators shall, to the extent
practicable, maintain and operate any source including associated
air pollution control equipment in a manner consistent with good
air pollution control practices for minimizing emissions. In
addition, the owner or operator shall maintain a log of the time,
magnitude, duration and any other pertinent information to
determine periods of startup and shutdown and make available to the
Department upon request.
D. Test Method
The method which is approved by the department for determining
compliance with opacity limitations under this section is EPA
Reference Method 9 (40 CFR 60, Appendix A, as revised July 1,
1986). Alternate methods may be utilized only if approved in
advance by the Department and by the Environmental Protection
Agency.
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THIS IS THE FEDERALLY APPROVED REGULATION AS OF JULY 2, 1990
Date Submitted Date Approved Federal
to EPA by EPA Register
Original Reg: JAN 21, 1972 MAY 31, 1972 37 FR 10842
1st Revision: DEC 20, 1978 JAN 29, 1980 45 FR 6572
2nd Revision: SEP 10, 1980 DEC 16, 1981 46 FR 61268
3rd Revision: MAR 16, 1989 JUL 2, 1990 55 FR 27226
SECTION II - PARTICULATE MATTER EMISSIONS
A. Allowable Discharge
The allowable discharge of particulate matter resulting from
fuel burning operations shall be limited to the values obtained by
use of Figure 1 and/or Part B. (For the purpose of determining
heat input, total equipment capacity refers to total equipment
capacity discharging through each stack. If a boiler has more than
one(1) stack the total rated capacity will be the boiler rated
capacity discharging to these stacks). Interpolation of Figure 1
for fuel burning operation of 1300 million BTU per hour heat input
and larger shall be accomplished by use of the equation:
E = 57.54 P-0.637
where E = the allowable emission rate in pounds per million
BTU heat input,
and P = million BTU heat input per hour
B. Special Provisions
All fuel burning operations of 10 million BTU per hour heat
input and smaller constructed prior to February 11, 1971, shall be
allowed 0.8 pounds per million BTU input.
[See figure 1. as shown on p. 5/1-2 of regs]
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THIS IS THE FEDERALLY APPROVED REGULATION AS OF JAN 29, 1980
Date Submitted Date Approved Federal
to EPA by EPA Register
Original Reg: JAN 21, 1972 MAY 31, 1972 37 FR 10842
1st Revision: DEC 20, 1978 JAN 29, 1980 45 FR 6572
2nd Revision: APR 29, 1988 OCT O3, 1989 54 FR 40662
SECTION III - SULFUR DIOXIDE EMISSIONS
A. General
The maximum allowable discharge of sulfur dioxide (SO 2) from
fuel burning operations shall be in accordance with a system of
priorities as specified hereinafter in paragraph B. The
classifications shall be delineated on a county basis. The maximum
allowable discharge for the various classes is specified in
paragraph C of this Section.
B. Classifications
1. The class into which a given county falls has been determined
by mathematical atmospheric diffusion models and other methods
which evaluate those factors which necessitates limits on
sulfur dioxide emissions. These factors included but were not
limited to: (1) total sulfur dioxide emissions; (2) spatial
distribution of sulfur dioxide sources; (3) effects of single,
large sources; (4) existing, measured air quality; (5)
topographical features of the county; (6) contributions to
background levels due to sources outside the county being
considered; (7) population density.
2. The assigned classifications will be reviewed periodically at
intervals not to exceed three years, and changes will be made
as required. When a county is assigned to a more restrictive
class, individual compliance schedules will be established in
such a way that reasonable time will be allowed for the
sources to make necessary changes in equipment and/or fuel
contracts.
3. The following classifications are assigned:
Class I - Charleston County
Class II - Aiken County - Anderson County
Class III - All others
C. Allowable discharges
Sulfur dioxide emissions from fuel burning sources located in
various counties will not exceed the following limits:
1. Counties in Class I
Maximum Allowable Emissions
Rated Source Size (lb SO2/million BTU Input
Up to and including 3.5
10 million BTU/hr
Greater than 10 million BTU/hr 2.3
2. Counties in Class II
Maximum Allowable Emissions
Rated Source Size (lb SO 2/million BTU Input
Up to 1000 million BTU/hr 3.5
1000 million BTU/hr and larger 2.3
3. Counties in Class III
Maximum Allowable Emissions
Rated Source Size (lb SO2/million BTU Input)
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All 3.5
D. Special Provisions
If it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board
that ambient air standards will not be contravened by a source,
alone or in combination with other sources, a greater allowance for
sulfur dioxide discharges may be made on a case by case basis.
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THIS IS THE FEDERALLY APPROVED REGULATION AS OF OCT 29, 1984
Date Submitted Date Approved Federal
to EPA by EPA Register
Original Reg: JAN 21, 1972 MAY 31, 1972 37 FR 10842
1st Revision: DEC 20, 1978 JAN 29, 1980 45 FR 6572
2nd Revision: MAR 3, 1983 OCT 29, 1984 49 FR 43469
SECTION IV - OPACITY MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
A. Applicable Sources
1. Fossil Fuel Fired Boilers
The owner or operator of any fossil fuel-fired steam generator of
more than 250 million BTU per hour heat input capacity shall
install, calibrate, operate, and maintain no later than June 14,
1978, continuous monitoring system(s) for the measurement of
opacity which meets the performance specifications of Paragraph D
of this Section except where:
a. Gaseous fuel is the only fuel burned;
b. Oil or a mixture of gas and oil are the only fuels burned
and the steam generator is able to comply with the provisions
of Section I and II of this Standard without utilization of
particulate matter collection equipment, and where the steam
generator has never been found, through any administrative or
judicial proceedings, to be in violation of Section I of this
Standard.
c. The steam generator operates with an annual average
capacity factor of 30 percent or less, as reported to the
Federal Power Commission for calendar year 1974 or otherwise
adequately demonstrated to the Department; and has not
subsequently increased this factor to more than 30 percent.
2. Woodwaste Boilers
The owner or operator of any woodwaste boiler, not equipped with a
wet scrubber, will be required to install, calibrate, operate and
maintain continuous monitoring system(s) approved by this
Department for the measurement of opacity, if it meets one or more
of the following criteria:
a. Any woodwaste boiler of at least 100 x 106 BTU/ hr. rated
heat input.
b. Any woodwaste boiler, regardless of size, that has been
operating in non-compliance with any applicable state air
pollution control regulations and standards.
If a boiler is fired on more than one fuel, the total capacity will
determine the applicability of above requirements.
B. Continuous Opacity Monitor Reporting Requirements
1. The owner or operator of any fossil fuel fired steam
generator subject to the provisions of Paragraph A of this
Section shall submit a written Continuous Opacity Monitor
report to Department quarterly or more often if requested.
All quarterly reports must be postmarked by the 30th day
following the end of each calendar quarter.
The report shall include the following minimum information:
a. All integrated six minute opacity measurements for periods
during which the applicable provisions of Section I have been
exceeded, together with their nature and cause.
b. For periods of monitoring system malfunction:
(i) The date and time identifying each period during
which the monitoring system was inoperative, except for
zero and span checks.
(ii) The nature of monitoring system repairs or
adjustments.
(iii) Proof of opacity monitoring system performance may
be required by the Department whenever repairs or
adjustments have been made.
c. Boiler system repairs or adjustments made to correct
violations of the provisions of Section I.
If no reportable incidents occur during a quarter, a report is also
required indicating as such.
2. Alternative data reporting procedures may be allowed if the
owner or operator shows, to the satisfaction of the
Department, that these procedures are at least as accurate as
those described.
3. The owner or operator shall maintain a file of all information
contained in the quarterly reports, calibration data for the
opacity monitoring system(s), and all other data generated by
the continuous opacity monitoring system(s), for a minimum of
two years from the date of submission of such reports or
collection of such data. The information contained on file
must be made available for review by Department personnel upon
request.
C. Exemption from Reporting Requirements
A temporary exemption from the opacity monitoring and
reporting requirements of this Section may be granted during any
period of monitoring system(s) malfunction, provided the owner or
operator shows, to the satisfaction of the Department, that the
malfunction was unavoidable and is being repaired as expeditiously
as possible.
D. Equipment Performance Specifications
The continuous opacity monitoring system(s) required by
Paragraph A.1. of this Section (for fossil fuel fired steam
generators) shall conform with the performance specifications set
forth in 40 CFR, Part 60, Appendix B, Performance Specification 1
as revised July 1, 1986 which is incorporated by reference as a
part of this Standard except that where the term "Administrator" is
used the term "Department" shall be substituted. In addition, the
opacity monitoring system(s) shall complete a minimum of one cycle
of operation for each successive 10-second period; be installed
such that representative measurements of opacity from the affected
steam generator are obtained; and have an instrument span of
approximately 80 percent opacity.
The owner or operator shall record the zero and span drift in
accordance with method prescribed by the manufacturer of such
opacity monitoring system(s); subject the system(s) to the
manufacturer's recommended zero and span check at least once daily
unless the manufacturer has recommended adjustments at shorter
intervals, in which case such recommendations shall b followed;
adjust the zero and span whenever the 24-hour zero drift or 24-hour
calibration drift limits of 40 CFR, Part 60, Appendix B,
Performance Specification 1 as revised July 1, 1986 are exceeded;
adjust the opacity monitoring system(s) purchased prior to
September 11, 1974, whenever the 24-hour zero drift or 24-hour
calibration drift exceeds 4 percent opacity for those generators
constructed prior to February 11, 1971 and 2 percent opacity for
those generators constructed after February 11, 1971.
The monitoring systems must be approved by this agency prior
to installation.
E. Monitor Location
When the effluents from two or more affected steam generators
of similar design and operating characteristics are combined before
released to the atmosphere, the opacity monitoring system(s) shall
be installed on the combined effluent. When the affected steam
generators are not of similar design and operating characteristics,
or when the effluent from one affected steam generator is released
to the atmosphere through more than one point, the owner or
operator shall apply for an alternate procedure to comply with the
requirements of this Section.
F. Exemptions from Monitoring Requirements
Whenever the requirements for continuous opacity monitoring
cannot be implemented by the owner or operator due to physical
plant limitations, extreme economic burden, or infrequent steam
generator operation of less than 30 days per year, or when the
specified monitoring procedure would not provide accurate opacity
determinations, alternate monitoring and reporting requirements may
be approved on a case-by-case basis provided the owner or operator
submits a written request to the Department which includes, but is
not limited to:
1. The basis or reason(s) that alternate requirements are
necessary;
2. A proposal of the alternate monitoring and reporting
requirements; and,
3. Any other information needed by the Department to make a
determination that the alternate requirements are adequate to
meet the intent of this Section.
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THIS IS THE FEDERALLY APPROVED REGULATION AS OF JULY 2, 1990
Date Submitted Date Approved Federal
to EPA by EPA Register
Original Reg: DEC 20, 1978 JAN 29, 1980 45 FR 6572
1st Revision: MAR 3, 1983 OCT 31, 1983 48 FR 50078
2nd Revision: JUN 05, 1985 OCT 03, 1989 54 FR 40660
3rd Revision: MAR 16, 1989 JUL 02, 1990 55 FR 27226
SECTION V - EXEMPTIONS
The following sources shall be exempt form the provisions of
this standard:
A. Residences of four families or less.
B. Ocean-going vessels actually engaged in the physical
process of national or international trade or defense.
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THIS IS THE FEDERALLY APPROVED REGULATION AS OF JAN 29, 1980
Date Submitted Date Approved Federal
to EPA by EPA Register
Original Reg: DEC 20, 1978 JAN 29, 1980 45 FR 6572
1st Revision: JUN 05, 1985 OCT 03, 1989 54 FR 40660
SECTION VI - PERIODIC TESTING
Scheduled periodic tests for particulate matter emissions will
be required of the sources listed below every two years, or as
required by permit conditions to demonstrate compliance with this
Standard. Compliance with sulfur dioxide will be by source
testing, continuous monitoring, or fuel analysis as required by the
permit conditions.
A. Oil-fired boilers greater than 250 x 106BTU/hr. rated
input.
B. Coal-fired boilers greater than 50 x 106BTU/hr. rated
input.
C. Woodwaste, or combination woodwaste boilers greater than 20
x 106BTU/hr. rated input.
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THIS IS THE FEDERALLY APPROVED REGULATION AS OF OCT 31, 1983
Date Submitted Date Approved Federal
to EPA by EPA Register
Original Reg: MAR 03, 1983 OCT 31, 1983 48 FR 50078
1st Revision: APR 29, 1988 OCT O3, 1989 54 FR 40662
SECTION VII - SOURCE TEST REQUIREMENTS
A. The owner or operator required to comply with Section VI
above shall conduct such tests as required by the Department in
order to demonstrate compliance with this Standard. The test
methods and procedures used shall be approved EPA test methods or
such alternative methods as approved by the Department prior to
testing.
Tests shall be conducted while the source is operating at the
expected maximum production rate or other production rate or
operating conditions which would result in the highest emissions.
Any production rate less than rated capacity may result in
production limitations on the permits.
All tests shall be made by, or under the direction of, a person
qualified by training and/or experience in the field of air
pollution testing.
B. Any source owner or operator proposing to conduct tests
in accordance with paragraph A. above shall notify the Department
in the manner set forth below of the intent to test, not less than
two weeks before the proposed initiation of the tests so the
Department may observe the test if it desires to do so.
Notification shall include the following minimum information:
1. the purpose of the proposed test.
2. a description of the source to be tested.
3. a description of the test procedures, equipment, and
sampling sites.
4. a timetable, setting forth the dates on which the testing
will be started and concluded.
C. The final test reports must be submitted no later than 30
days after completion of on-site testing containing as a minimum,
the following supporting information:
1. process weight rates (lb/hr).
2. process design and load rates at which the test was
conducted.
3. procedure used for determining process weight rates.
4. calculations used to determine process weight rates.
5. signature of responsible company official.
D. The owner or operator proposing a source test under the
provisions of this section shall be responsible for providing:
1. sampling ports, pipes, lines, or appurtenances for the
collection of samples and data required by the test
procedure.
2. safe access to the sample and data collection locations.
3. light, electricity, and other utilities required for
sample and data collection.
E. Any proposed deviations from the procedures and
requirements stated above must be thoroughly explained and must be
approved by this Department to testing. Failure to observe any of
these procedures or requirements may be grounds for not accepting
the tests.
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THIS IS THE FEDERALLY APPROVED REGULATION AS OF OCT 31, 1983
Date Submitted Date Approved Federal
to EPA by EPA Register
Original Reg: MAR 03, 1983 OCT 31, 1983 48 FR 50078
1st Revision: JUN 05, 1985 OCT 03, 1989 54 FR 40660
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