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Common Permit by Rule Authorizations in Texas. Joe Shine Air Permits Division Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Environmental Trade Fair 2014. Permit by Rule 106.A3168 Alchemy. Definition - the ability to transform base metals into the noble metals ( gold or silver ). Alchemy.
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Common Permit by Rule Authorizations in Texas Joe Shine Air Permits Division Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Environmental Trade Fair 2014
Permit by Rule 106.A3168Alchemy Definition - the ability to transform base metals into the noble metals (gold or silver)
Permit by Rule 106.A3168Alchemy Rule language – Equipment and facilities used for the process of alchemy is permitted by rule.
Today’s Topics • General Information About Using PBRs • Most Common PBRs • What to Include in the Application • New Processes
Using a PBR • Quicker response time • Lower fees • Cannot customize – all or nothing • Cannot partially permit a process • Cannot circumvent permitting
Using a PBR • Claiming vs. Registering • Claiming – Keep records to show compliance with all rules and regulations • Registering – Submitting documentation to TCEQ and paying a fee • Certification vs. Registration • PI-7 • PI-7CERT or APD-CERT
Most Common PBRs • §106.433 – Surface Coating • §106.452 – Dry Abrasive Cleaning • §106.261/262 – Facilities • 470 series – Tanks, Loading, Storage • 140 Series – Aggregate & Pavement • §§106.352, 359, 492, 512 – Oil and Gas
§106.433 • Enclosed vs. non-enclosed surface coating • 13 tpy VOC vs. 25 tpy VOC • Exempt solvents • Process MSS vs. non-process MSS
§106.433 • MSDS: technical and air quality data • Calculations • Surface Coating Facilities Guide • Calculation Spreadsheet for Estimating Emissions • Chapter 115, Federal Standards, MSS
§106.452 • Enclosed vs. non-enclosed • Blast media • Distance limits • Usage limits • MSS
§106.261 and §106.262 • Only use when there is nota more specific rule • Account for all upstream/downstream impacts • MSS • Represent all associated NSR Permits • Certify major sites
§106.261 and §106.262 Common Issues • Can you use current version of TLV? • Annual submittal • Easier, cheaper when prepared all together • We allow “portable” annual notifications if each site < 5 tpy
§106.261 and §106.262Limits • 6 lb/hr & 10 tpy • 1 lb/hr & 4.38 tpy • E=L/K • Net increase on new hour • Netting • Is it okay to exceed permitted allowable?
§106.470 - §106.478 • Authorizes: • New construction • New service of existing tank • Change of service • Is “tank memo” still in effect? • Using PBRs §106.261 and §106.262
§106.141- §106.150 • Calculations: AP-42 and throughput • Using engines? • §106.4(a)(4) • PM10 limit = 15 tpy • PM2.5 limit = 10 tpy • Include a project description
§106.141- §106.150 • MSS: process vs. non-process • Include a plot plan • RFC (site review) required • Distance limitations
Oil and Gas • §106.352 - Oil and Gas Handling and Production Facilities • §106.492 - Flares • §106.512 - Stationary Engines and Turbines • §106.359 - Planned Maintenance, Startup, and Shutdown (MSS) at Oil and Gas Handling and Production Facilities
§106.352(l) • §106.352 (l) • Sweet: • No registration required, meet §106.4 limits, and keep records • Sour (> 24 ppm H2S): • Registration required • ¼ mile distance limit, 4.0 lb/hr limit of sulfur compounds, vent height requirements
§106.352(a-k) • §106.352 (a-k) • Notification and registration through ePermits system • Notification - Prior to construction or implementation of changes • Registration • Level 1 - Within 180 days from start of operation • Level 2 - Within 90 days from start of operation
§106.492 and §106.512 • §106.492 • May be used in combination with §106.352 (l) • May require certification • §106.512 • May be used in combination with §106.352(l) • Requires registration if > 240 hp • May require certification
Application Admin. Documents Preferred Order • Cover letter • Core Data Form • PI-7, PI-7-CERT, APD-CERT • Copy of check or ePay voucher
When Do I Need to Certify? • Emission limitations for Title V applicability • Federal applicability • Control/destruction efficiency claims • Operating hours
Application Technical Documents Preferred Order • Introduction • Table of Contents • Process and flow diagram • Summary of emissions • Emission calculations • Impact analysis/NAAQS • Applicability • Lab analysis • Maps • Tables
Application Technical Documents Preferred Order • Introduction • Table of Contents • Process and flow diagram • Summary of emissions • Emission calculations • Impact analysis/NAAQS • Applicability • Lab analysis • Maps • Tables
Lab AnalysisSite Specific/Representative • Guidance at www.TexasOilandGasHelp.org • Three criteria • Reservoir/formation • API gravity • Process/treatment
Application Technical Documents Preferred Order • Introduction • Table of Contents • Process and flow diagram • Summary of emissions • Emission calculations • Impact analysis/ NAAQS • Applicability • Lab analysis • Maps • Tables
New Processes and Changes New Processes and Changes
Enhanced Application Review (E.A.R.) • Purpose • E-mail notification • airog@tceq.texas.gov • Expectations • Approval letter will be sent through e-mail unless specified otherwise.
Auto Deficiency Begins 6/1/2014:
Questions? airog@tceq.texas.gov Air Permits main line: (512) 239-1250