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Small Boiler Permits

Small Boiler Permits. State of Delaware DNREC - Air Quality Management William K. Harris. Why Air Permits?. Control the pollutants in the air: NO X SMOG Particulate Matter Asthma SO X Acid Rain CO 2 Global Warming IT’S THE LAW! .

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Small Boiler Permits

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  1. Small Boiler Permits State of Delaware DNREC - Air Quality Management William K. Harris

  2. Why Air Permits? • Control the pollutants in the air: • NOX SMOG • Particulate Matter Asthma • SOX Acid Rain • CO2 Global Warming • IT’S THE LAW!

  3. Failure to obtain an Air Permit can lead to : • Fines for failure to obtain permit • Fines for excess emissions • Fines for failure to report • Secretary’s Order to immediately shutdown violating equipment • Bad Publicity

  4. One property was recently fined $23,425 for failing to properly permit a boiler!

  5. “So, does my boiler need a permit?”

  6. Factors to Consider for Boilers • Type of fuel • Natural Gas, Diesel Oil, No. 6 Oil • How much fuel is burned? • Size of the boiler • Hours of operation • Type of burners on the boiler • Low NOX • Flue Gas Recirculation • Dual-Fuel • Any other air pollution control equipment?

  7. Permit Threshold for Natural Gas Boilers • Rated heat input greater than 15 million BTU/hr (about 450 horsepower) • Permit required • Rated heat input less than 15 million BTU/hr • No permit required

  8. Permit Thresholdfor Fuel Oil Boilers • Rated heat input greater than 10 million BTU/hr (about 450 horsepower) • Permit required • Rated heat input less than 10 million BTU/hr • No permit required

  9. Facility-Wide Emissions Must Be Considered • Even if your boiler does not require a permit, its Potential Emissions must be considered in all Facility-Wide Emission calculations.

  10. Background Information • All permit/registration holders must provide basic background information • Principal officers • Business location • History of previous environmental citations, fines, violations, etc. • Required for any environmental permit, not just for air permits • Available on-line at: http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/services/ Documents/Chapter79Form.pdf

  11. Boiler Permits • Commercial and small Industrial boilers will probably be considered “Natural Minor” sources • Potential to emit less than 25 tons per year of NOX in New Castle and Kent County • Potential to emit less than 100 tons per year of NOX in Sussex County • Application forms and instructions are available on-line at: http://www.awm.delaware.gov/Reg2/ Pages/FormsTable.aspx

  12. Boiler Permits • Specific boiler information required • Size • Rated capacity • Fuel used • Emission controls • Expected emissions • Strongly suggest professional assistance in completing the application

  13. Boiler Permits • Permits will require recordkeeping • Fuel consumption • Hours of operation • Maintenance/Repairs • Permits issued about 90 days after complete application is received

  14. Minor New Source Review • New boilers that emit more than 5 tons per year of select pollutants • Need to conduct a close analysis of fuel consumption and hours of operation

  15. Minor New Source Review • Example: Natural Gas Boiler, running at full capacity 24 hours per day: • Uncontrolled burner • 1.14 CCF emits > 5 tons per year of NOX

  16. Minor New Source Review • Example: No.2 Fuel Oil Boiler, running at full capacity 24 hours per day: • 57 gallons per hour emits > 5 tons per year of NOX • Example: No.6 Fuel Oil Boiler, running at full capacity 24 hours per day: • 21 gallons per hour emits > 5 tons per year of NOX

  17. Minor New Source Review • Consult a professional to determine if your boiler will trigger Minor New Source Review.

  18. Boiler Permit Fees • Application: $165 per boiler up to 100 MMBtu/hr • Advertising: $165 • Annual: $75 per boiler

  19. Bill Harris Phone: 302-323-4542 bill.harris@state.de.us If you think you may require a permit… Please, contact DNREC - Air Quality Management: 715 Grantham Lane New Castle, DE 29720 302-323-4542

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