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Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE 4Z) Rule

Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE 4Z) Rule. Robin Barrows Supervisor, Allied Programs Branch Planning Section Division of Air Quality Feb 19, 2013 - Outside Involvement Committee. Key Items / Changes. Final Rule: January 30, 2013*

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Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE 4Z) Rule

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  1. Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE 4Z) Rule Robin Barrows Supervisor, Allied Programs Branch Planning Section Division of Air Quality Feb 19, 2013 - Outside Involvement Committee

  2. Key Items / Changes • Final Rule: January 30, 2013* • Revisions to NSPS IIII and JJJJ for consistency • Applies to existing and new engines located at Area and Major Sources • Effective date: April 1, 2013 • Compliance dates (Area Sources existing): • May 3, 2013 for stationary CI engines (diesel) **majority of sources in NC** • October 19, 2013 for stationary SI engines (gasoline and natural gas) • Significant changes: • Emergency engines • Non-emergency engines used for peak shaving *78 FR 6674

  3. Engines – Emergency / Peak Shaving • Emergency Engines (Major & Area Sources) • Unlimited operation during emergencies • Otherwise limited to 100 hrs/yr • Prevention of power outage • More than 5% change in voltage • Maintenance and testing • Peak Shaving (Area Sources) • Existing emergency engines • 50 hrs/yr (part of 100 hrs) • May 3, 2014 • may be extended w/more strict guidelines – currently under consideration

  4. Outreach • NC DAQ Compliance Extension Requests* • Specific to non-emergency CI >300 hp engines subject to emission limits • NC DAQ Email with links to EPA information • EPA Free webinars [Feb 28, March 6, 14 & 19] http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/rice/2013webinars.html • Upcoming MCIC (NCMA) workshops March 14 & 21, 2013 *Requests cannot be approved after May 3, 2013

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