[45 Pa.B. 2618]
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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief— Telephone: 814-332-6636
16-149C: Clarion Laminates (143 Fiberboard Road, Shippenville, PA 16254), for the construction of a 3rd profiling line with baghouse in Paint Township, Clarion County. This is a State Only facility.
62-032K: Ellwood National Forge (One Front Street, Irvine, PA 16329), for the modification of Furnaces 382 and 605 by replacing the burner packages and controls in Brokenstraw Township, Warren County. This is a Title V facility.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
40-00129A: Moxie Freedom LLC (612 Center Street South, Vienna, VA 22180). Notice is hereby given under 25 Pa. Code § 127.44 and 40 CFR 52.21, that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue the proposed Air Quality Plan Approval 40-00129A for Moxie Freedom LLC (Permittee), (612 Center Street South, Vienna, VA 22180) for the proposes to construct, own, and operate a natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plant in Salem Township, Luzerne County and is soliciting comments on the above plan approval.
The Project will consist of two identical 1 x 1 power blocks, each consisting of a combustion gas turbine (CT) and a steam turbine (ST) configured in single shaft alignment, where each CT and ST train share one common electric generator. The turbine to be used for this project are Two General Electric (GE) 7HA.02 CTs, each in 1 x 1 single shaft combined-cycle power islands.
Duct burners (DB) will be installed in the heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) of the proposed new units. Each CT and duct burner will exclusively fire pipeline-quality natural gas. The HRSGs will be equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to minimize nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and oxidation catalysts to minimize carbon monoxide (CO) and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from the CTs and DBs.
The Project will also include several pieces of ancillary equipment. The list of equipment includes:
One fuel gas dew-point heater—natural gas fired, common for all CTs
Two CT inlet evaporative coolers—one for each CT (not emissions sources)
Two air-cooled condensers—one for each HRSG (not emissions sources)
One auxiliary boiler, natural gas-fired
One diesel engine powered emergency generator
One diesel engine powered fire water pump
Diesel fuel, lubricating oil, and aqueous ammonia storage tanks
The proposed facility will be a ''major source'' of criteria air pollutants. Moxie Freedom is applying to the Department for a Plan Approval addressing Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) review and non-attainment New Source Review (NSR).
The Project, Moxie Freedom Generation Plant, once fully operational will have the capability to produce 1,050 Mega Watts (MW) of electricity which will then be distributed to the power grid for use.
The PSD regulations require specific sources of air pollution, such as the proposed Moxie Freedom Generation Plant, to satisfy four conditions before approval to construct and operate may be granted by DEP. First, all pollutants that are subject to this regulation must be controlled by best available control technology (BACT). Second, particulate and sulfur dioxide (SO2) air pollutant emissions must not cause violations of the allowable annual, 24-hour, or 3-hour air quality class increments applicable in the area where the source is to be located; nor any class increments applicable in any other areas which would be impacted by the source. Third, the maximum allowable increase in concentrations of all pollutants must not cause violation of either the national primary or secondary ambient air quality standards. Finally, the pollutant emissions from the proposed source must not adversely impact upon soils, vegetation, and visibility in the vicinity of the proposed plant site.
A preliminary review of the information submitted by Moxie Freedom, LLC indicates that the construction and operation of the plant will meet all applicable air quality requirements including the four stated above. Based upon these findings, DEP plans to approve the application and issue a permit for the construction and operation of the Moxie Freedom Generation Plant.
The following table summarizes the potential emissions from maximum operation of the facility according to the application submitted for the Department's own analysis;
Pollutant Emission limit Tons/year PM10 118.00 TSP 118.00 SO2 33.00 NOx 215.00 CO 218.00 VOC 78.00 Fluoride 6.30 Total Hazardous (HAPs) 15.30 As shown in the table above Moxie Freedom LLC proposed project potential emissions of NOx and VOC exceed the NNSR major source thresholds. NNSR requirements for NOx and VOC include Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER) and purchasing Emission Reduction Credits (ERC). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 121.1, LAER is defined as:
(i) The rate of emissions based on the following, whichever is more stringent:
(A) The most stringent emission limitation which is contained in the implementation plan of a state for the class or category of source unless the owner or operator of the proposed source demonstrates that the limitations are not achievable.
(B) The most stringent emission limitation which is achieved in practice by the class or category of source.
(ii) The application of the term may not allow a new or proposed modified source to emit a pollutant in excess of the amount allowable under an applicable new source standard of performance.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.205(4) and 127.210, Moxie Freedom LLC will be required to purchase ERCs to offset the NOx and VOC emission increases associated with this project at a ratio of 1.15:1. Based on the PTE, the following table represents the required ERCs to be purchased:
ERC Calculation
Pollutant PTE Ratio ERCs NOx 214 1.15 246.1 VOC 77.9 1.15 89.6 In accordance with the PSD rules in 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, Moxie Freedom LLC (Moxie Freedom) has conducted an air quality analysis which utilizes dispersion modeling. Moxie Freedom's air quality analysis satisfies the requirements of the PSD rules and is consistent with the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Guideline on Air Quality Models (40 CFR Part 51, Appendix W) and the EPA's air quality modeling policy and guidance.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(k), Moxie Freedom's air quality analysis demonstrates that the proposed emissions from Moxie Freedom's facility will not cause or contribute to air pollution in violation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for CO, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), particulate matter less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM-2.5), or particulate matter less than or equal to 10 micrometers in diameter (PM-10). Moxie Freedom's air quality analysis demonstrates that the proposed emissions from Moxie Freedom's facility will not cause or contribute to air pollution in violation of the increments for NO2, PM-2.5, or PM-10. The degree of Class II and Class I increment consumption expected to result from the operation of Moxie Freedom's facility is provided in the following tables:
Table 1—Degree of Class II Increment Consumption from Operation of Moxie Freedom Facility
Pollutant Averaging
PeriodDegree of Class II Increment
Consumption
Class II
Incrementmicrograms
per cubic
meter% of Class II Increment micrograms
per cubic
meterNO2 Annual < 0.73613 < 2.95 % 25 PM-2.5 24-Hour < 7.62877 < 84.77 % 9 Annual < 0.71032 < 17.76 % 4 PM-10 24-Hour < 7.62877 < 25.43 % 30 Annual < 0.71032 < 4.18 % 17
Table 2—Degree of Class I Increment Consumption from Operation of Moxie Freedom Facility
Pollutant Averaging
Period
Degree of Class I Increment
ConsumptionClass I
Incrementmicrograms
per cubic
meter% of Class I
Incrementmicrograms
per cubic
meterNO2 Annual < 0.00794 < 0.32 % 2.5 PM-2.5 24-Hour < 0.06681 < 3.35 % 2 Annual < 0.00584 < 0.59 % 1 PM-10 24-Hour < 0.06681 < 0.84 % 8 Annual < 0.00584 < 0.15 % 4
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(o), Moxie Freedom provided a satisfactory analysis of the impairment to visibility, soils, and vegetation that would occur as a result of Moxie Freedom's facility and general commercial, residential, industrial, and other growth associated with Moxie Freedom's facility.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(p), written notice of Moxie Freedom's proposed facility has been provided to the Federal Land Managers of nearby Class I areas as well as initial screening calculations to demonstrate that the proposed emissions from Moxie Freedom's facility will not adversely impact visibility and air quality related values in nearby Class I areas.
To assure compliance with the applicable standards, DEP will place the following conditions on the plan approval.
Site Level Conditions
Restrictions
1. The emissions from all sources and associated air cleaning devices installed and operated under this authorization shall not exceed any of the following on a 12-month rolling sum basis:
(a) Nitrogen Oxides (NOx): 215.00 tpy
(b) Carbon Monoxide (CO): 218.00 tpy
(c) Sulfur Oxides (SOx): 33.00 tpy
(d) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): 78.00 tpy
(e) Particulate Matter (PM): 118.00 tpy
(f) Particulate Matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 10 microns (PM10): 118.00 tpy
(g) Particulate Matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5): 118.00 tpy
(h) Sulfuric Acid Mist (H2SO4): 25.10 tpy
(i) Ammonia (NH3): 208.00 tpy
(j) Formaldehyde (HCHO): 6.30 tpy
(k) Total Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs): 15.30 tpy
(l) Greenhouse Gases, expressed as Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e): 3,677,951 tpy
Testing Requirements
1. Performance testing shall be conducted as follows:
(a) The Permittee shall submit three copies of a pre-test protocol to the Department for review at least 45 days prior to the performance of any EPA reference method stack test. The Permittee shall submit three copies of a one-time protocol to the Department for review for the use of a portable analyzer and may repeat portable analyzer testing without additional protocol approvals provided that the same method and equipment are used. All proposed performance test methods shall be identified in the pre-test protocol and approved by the Department prior to testing.
(b) The Permittee shall notify the Regional Air Quality Manager at least 15 days prior to any performance test so that an observer may be present at the time of the test. Notification shall also be sent to the Division of Source Testing and Monitoring. Notification shall not be made without prior receipt of a protocol acceptance letter from the Department.
(c) Pursuant to 40 CFR 60.8(a), a complete test report shall be submitted to the Department no later than 60 calendar days after completion of the on-site testing portion of an emission test program.
(d) Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 139.53(b) a complete test report shall include a summary of the emission results on the first page of the report indicating if each pollutant measured is within permitted limits and a statement of compliance or non-compliance with all applicable permit conditions. The summary results will include, at a minimum, the following information:
(1) A statement that the owner or operator has reviewed the report from the emissions testing body and agrees with the findings.
(2) Permit number(s) and condition(s) which are the basis for the evaluation.
(3) Summary of results with respect to each applicable permit condition.
(4) Statement of compliance or non-compliance with each applicable permit condition.
(e) Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 139.3 all submittals shall meet all applicable requirements specified in the most current version of the Department's Source Testing Manual.
(f) All testing shall be performed in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139.
(g) Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 139.53(a)(1) and (3) all submittals, besides notifications, shall be accomplished through PSIMS*Online available through https://www.depgreenport.state.pa.us/ecomm/Login.jsp when it becomes available. If internet submittal cannot be accomplished, three copies of the submittal shall be sent to the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Quality, Division of Source Testing and Monitoring, 400 Market Street, 12th Floor Rachael Carson State Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8468 with deadlines verified through document postmarks.
(h) The permittee shall ensure all federal reporting requirements contained in the applicable subpart of 40 CFR are followed, including timelines more stringent than those contained herein. In the event of an inconsistency or any conflicting requirements between state and the Federal, the most stringent provision, term, condition, method or rule shall be used by default.
2. The following are applicable to source tests for determining emissions from stationary sources:
(1) Performance tests shall be conducted while the source is operating at maximum routine operating conditions or under such other conditions, within the capacity of the equipment, as may be requested by the Department.
(2) The Department will consider for approval where sufficient information is provided to verify the source conditions existing at the time of the test and where adequate data is available to show the manner in which the test was conducted. Information submitted to the Department shall include, as a minimum all of the following:
(i) A thorough source description, including a description of any air cleaning devices and the flue.
(ii) Process conditions, for example, the charging rate of raw material or rate of production of final product, boiler pressure, oven temperature, and other conditions which may affect emissions from the process.
(iii) The location of the sampling ports.
(iv) Effluent characteristics, including velocity, temperature, moisture content, gas density (percentage CO, CO2, O2 and N2), static and barometric pressures.
(v) Sample collection techniques employed, including procedures used, equipment descriptions and data to verify that isokinetic sampling for particulate matter collection occurred and that acceptable test conditions were met.
(vi) Laboratory procedures and results.
(vii) Calculated results.
Monitoring Requirements
1. Visible emissions may be measured using either of the following:
(1) A device approved by the Department and maintained to provide accurate opacity measurements.
(2) Observers, trained and qualified to measure plume opacity with the naked eye or with the aid of any devices approved by the Department.
2. The permittee shall implement a sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) leak detection program to minimize SF6 leaks as follows:
(a) Circuit breakers are to be state-of-the-art sealed enclosed-pressure circuit breakers equipped with low-pressure alarms that are triggered when 10% of the SF6 by weight has escaped.
(b) When alarms are triggered, the facility shall take corrective action as soon as practicable to fix the circuit breaker units to a like-new state to prevent the emission of SF6 to the maximum extent possible.
Recordkeeping Requirements
1. The permittee shall maintain the following comprehensive and accurate records:
(a) Facility-wide emissions on a 12-month rolling basis for NOx, CO, SOx, VOC, PM, PM10, PM2.5, H2SO4, NH3, HAPs, HCHO, and CO2e.
(b) Amount of fuel used by each combustion unit, engine, and turbine on a 12-month rolling basis.
(c) Hours of operation of each source on a 12-month rolling basis.
(d) Results of facility-wide inspections including the date, time, name, and title of the observer, along with any corrective action taken as a result.
(e) Copies of the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule for each air source and air cleaning device.
(f) All maintenance performed on each source and air cleaning device.
(g) Copies of the current, valid purchase contract, tariff sheet, or transportation contract obtained from the natural gas supplier with the sulfur content of the natural gas.
(h) Results of the annual natural gas sulfur content analyses.
(i) Amount of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) dielectric fluid added to each circuit breaker unit on a monthly basis.
(j) The date and time that each alarm associated with the circuit breaker is activated, the corrective action taken to remedy the problem associated with each alarm, and the date the corrective action remedied the problem.
2. All logs and required records shall be maintained on site, or at an alternative location acceptable to the Department, for a minimum of five years and shall be made available to the Department upon request.
Reporting Requirements
1. The annual emission report shall include all emissions information for all previously reported sources and new sources which were first operated during the preceding calendar year. Emissions data including, but not limited to the following, shall be reported: CO, NOx, particulate matter less than 10 micrometers in diameter (PM10), particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5), SO2, VOCs including formaldehyde, total HAP, speciated individual HAP emissions, sulfuric acid mist (H2SO4), and greenhouse gases, expressed as CO2e. The statement shall also contain a certification by a company officer or the plant manager that the information contained in the statement is accurate.
2. Malfunction reporting shall be conducted as follows:
(a) For purpose of this condition a malfunction is defined as any sudden, infrequent, and not reasonably preventable failure of air pollution control equipment or source to operate in a normal or usual manner that may result in an increase in the emission of air contaminants. Examples of malfunctions may include, but are not limited to: large dust plumes, heavy smoke, a spill or release that results in a malodor that is detectable outside the property of the person on whose land the source is being operated.
(b) When the malfunction poses an imminent and substantial danger to the public health and safety or the environment, the notification shall be submitted to the Department no later than one hour after the incident commences.
(c) All other malfunctions that must be reported under subsection (a) shall be reported to the Department no later than the next business day.
(d) The report shall describe the:
(1) Name and location of the facility;
(2) Nature and cause of the malfunction or breakdown;
(3) Time when the malfunction or breakdown was first observed;
(4) Expected duration of excess emissions; and
(5) Estimated rate of emissions.
(e) Malfunctions shall be reported to the Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Air Quality, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, 570-826-2511.
(f) The owner or operator shall notify the Department immediately upon completion when corrective measures have been accomplished.
(g) Subsequent to the malfunction, the owner/operator shall submit a full written report to the Department including the items identified in (d) and corrective measures taken on the malfunction within 15 days, if requested.
3. The Facility is subject New Source Performance Standards from 40 CFR Part 60 Subparts Db, IIII, and KKKK and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ. In accordance with 40 CFR 60.4, copies of all requests, reports, applications, submittals and other communications regarding the engines shall be forwarded to both EPA and the Department at the addresses listed below unless otherwise noted.
Director, Air Protection Section, Mail Code 3AP00, US EPA, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101-2029
Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
4. Annual emissions reporting shall be conducted as follows:
(a) A person who owns or operates a source to which this chapter applies, and who has previously been advised by the Department to submit a source report, shall submit by March 1 of each year a source report for the preceding calendar year. The report shall include information for all previously reported sources, new sources which were first operated during the preceding calendar year and sources modified during the same period which were not previously reported.
(b) A person who receives initial notification by the Department that a source report is necessary shall submit an initial source report within 60 days after receiving the notification or by March 1 of the year following the year for which the report is required, whichever is later.
(c) A source owner or operator may request an extension of time from the Department for the filing of a source report, and the Department may grant the extension for reasonable cause.
Additional Requirements
1. The permittee shall comply with all applicable requirements of New Source Performance Standards from 40 CFR Part 60 Subparts Db, IIII, and KKKK and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ.
2. The permittee shall comply with all applicable requirements under 40 CFR Part 68 related to the Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions.
3. The permittee shall comply with all applicable requirements under 40 CFR Part 64 related to Compliance Assurance Monitoring.
4. The permittee shall comply with all applicable requirements under 40 CFR Parts 72—78 related to the Acid Rain Program.
5. The permittee shall comply with the cross-state air pollution rule requirements (40 CFR Part 97, Subparts AAAAA—DDDDD) by the compliance date specified in 40 CFR 97, Subparts AAAAA—DDDDD, as amended.
6. The permittee shall comply with all applicable requirements under 40 CFR Part 98 related to the Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule.
7. This plan approval is to allow construction and temporary operation of a combined cycle natural gas-fired power plant known as the Moxie Freedom Generation Plant by Moxie Freedom LLC located in Salem Township, Luzerne County.
8. New air contamination sources and air cleaning devices authorized for construction and temporary operation under this plan approval include:
Two (2) 3,327 MMBtus/hr 7HA.02 GE Single Shaft combined cycle combustion turbines each serving onesteam turbine generator equipped with HRSGs with supplemental 200 MMBtus/hr natural gas fired duct burners; controlled by SCR and oxidation catalysts.
One (1) 55.4 MMBtus/hr natural gas-fired auxiliary boiler.
One (1) 1,000 kW diesel-fired emergency generator engine.
One (1) 510 bhps diesel-fired emergency fire pump engine.
One (1) 14.6 MMBtus/hr gas fuel heater
9. Upon determination by the permittee that the air contamination sources and air cleaning devices covered by this plan approval are in compliance with all conditions of the plan approval, the permittee shall contact the Department's technical reviewer and schedule the Initial Operating Permit Inspection.
10. Upon completion of the Initial Operating Permit Inspection and determination by the Department that the permittee is in compliance with all conditions of the plan approval, the permittee shall submit a Title V Operating Permit application for this Facility within 120 days.
11. The permittee shall submit requests to extend the temporary operation periods at least 15 days prior to the expiration date of any authorized period of temporary operation.
12. If, at any time, the Department has cause to believe that air contaminant emissions from the sources listed in this plan approval may be in excess of the limitations specified in, or established pursuant to this plan approval or the permittee's operating permit, the permittee may be required to conduct test methods and procedures deemed necessary by the Department to determine the actual emissions rate.
13. Such testing shall be conducted in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139, where applicable, and in accordance with any restrictions or limitations established by the Department at such time as it notifies the company that testing is required.
14. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201—127.217, the permittee shall secure 247 tons per year of NOx ERCs and 90 tons per year of VOC ERCs. The ERCs shall be properly generated, certified by the Department, and processed through the registry no later than the date approved by the Department for commencement of construction of the proposed facility.
15. The Department will evaluate the actual emission rates and may revise the allowable emission limitations based upon demonstrated performance (CEMS data, stack tests results), and/or subsequently promulgated applicable requirements at any time of operation. Any revision of the allowable emission limitations shall be by minor modification provided that the revised allowable emission limitations do not exceed levels at which the LAER, BACT and best available technology (BAT) were evaluated, do not exceed the level at which the facility impacts were modeled, and that are not a result of a physical change or change in method of operation at the facility.
16. The permittee shall not permit the open burning of materials at this facility unless in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.14.
Source Group Restrictions
Restrictions
1. Definitions:
(a) Startup is defined as the period beginning when fuel begins flowing to the combustion turbine and ending when the combustion process, air pollution control equipment, and associated control systems have attained normal operating conditions.
(b) Shutdown is defined as the period beginning when the combustion turbine exits DLN mode and ending when fuel flow ceases.
(c) Normal operation is defined as all times except startup and shutdown.
2. During normal operation, emissions from each combined cycle combustion turbine, Source IDs 201 and 202, shall not exceed:
(a) Nitrogen Oxides (NOx):
(1) 2.0 ppmvds @ 15% O2
(2) 24.2 lbs/hr without duct burner
(3) 25.7 lbs/hr with duct burner
(b) Carbon Monoxide (CO):
(1) 2.0 ppmvds @ 15% O2
(2) 14.7 lbs/hr without duct burner
(3) 15.6 lbs/hr with duct burner
(c) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC):
(1) 2.0 ppmvds @ 15% O2 with duct burners
(2) 1.0 ppmvds @ 15% O2 without duct burners
(3) 4.2 lbs/hr without duct burner
(4) 8.93 lbs/hr with duct burner
(d) Total Particulate Matter (PM):
(1) 0.0063 lb/MMBtu
(2) 11.7 lbs/hr without duct burner
(3) 13.9 lbs/hr with duct burner
(e) Total Particulate Matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 10 microns (PM10):
(1) 0.0063 lb/MMBtu
(2) 11.7 lbs/hr without duct burner
(3) 13.9 with duct burner
(f) Total Particulate Matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5):
(1) 0.0063 lb/MMBtu
(2) 11.7 lbs/hr without duct burner
(3) 13.9 lbs/hr with duct burner
(g) Sulfuric Acid Mist (H2SO4):
(1) 8.60E-04 lbs/MMBtu
(2) 2.9 lbs/hr without duct burner
(3) 3.06 lbs/hr with duct burner
(h) Sulfur Dioxide (SO2):
(1) 3.7 lbs/hr without duct burner
(2) 3.9 lbs/hr with duct burner
(i) Ammonia Slip (NH3):
(1) 5.0 ppmvds
(2) 22.3 lbs/hr without duct burner
(3) 23.7 lbs/hr with duct burner
(j) Formaldehyde (HCHO):
(1) 0.091 ppmvd @ 15% O2
(k) Carbon Dioxide (CO2):
(1) 1,000 lbs CO2/MWh (gross) on a 12-month annual average basis.
ppmdv = parts per million volume on a dry gas basis, corrected to 15 percent O2.
ppmdv and lb/MMBtu limits based upon a 3-hour averaging time.
3. At all times, including startup and shutdown, emissions from each combined cycle combustion turbine, Source IDs 201 and 202, shall not exceed the following on a 12-month rolling basis:
(a) Nitrogen Oxides (NOx): 106.2 tpy
(b) Carbon Monoxide (CO): 105.1 tpy
(d) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): 38.5 tpy
(e) Total Particulate Matter (PM): 58.0 tpy
(f) Total Particulate Matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 10 microns (PM10): 58.0 tpy
(g) Total Particulate Matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5): 58.0 tpy
(h) Sulfuric Acid Mist (H2SO4): 12.5 tpy
(c) Sulfur Oxides (SOx): 16.0 tpy
(i) Ammonia (NH3): 103.3 tpy
(j) Lead (Pb): 0.007 tpy
(k) Greenhouse Gases, expressed as Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e): 1,828,492 tpy
(l) Total HAPs: 7.6 tpy
4. The permittee may not permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of visible air contaminants in such a manner that the opacity of the emission is either of the following:
(a) Equal to or greater than 10% for a period or periods aggregating more than 3 minutes in any 1 hour.
(b) Equal to or greater than 10% for a period or periods aggregating more than 6 minutes during startup and shutdown.
5. Average fuel sulfur content shall not exceed 0.40 gr/100 scf natural gas on a monthly basis
6. Startups and shutdowns:
(a) The durations of startups and shutdowns shall be minimized to the maximum extent possible.
(b) Total startup and shutdown duration for each combined cycle combustion turbine shall not exceed the following:
For Mid-Range Dispatch
(i) Mid Range Cold Startups 5 hours in any consecutive 12-month period.
(ii) Mid Range Warm Startups 50 hours in any consecutive 12-month period.
(iii) Mid Range Hot Startups 155 hours in any consecutive 12-month period.
(iv) Mid Range shutdowns 220 hours in any consecutive 12-month period.
For Baseload—assumes no lag between CT starts
(i) Baseload Cold Startups 5 hours in any consecutive 12-month period.
(ii) Baseload Warm Startups 25 hours in any consecutive 12-month period.
(iii) Baseload Hot Startups 50 hours in any consecutive 12-month period.
(iv) Baseload shutdowns 80 hours in any consecutive 12-month period.
(c) Each startup event shall not exceed one hour in duration.
(d) Each shutdown shall not exceed one half hour in duration.
Testing Requirements
1. Within 180 days after initial startup, the permittee shall conduct EPA reference method stack testing for NOx, CO, VOC (with and without duct burners), formaldehyde, PM (filterable and condensable), sulfuric acid mist, SO2, and ammonia slip in accordance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139.
2. The permittee shall conduct subsequent EPA reference method stack testing for VOC, formaldehyde and PM (filterable and condensable) no less often than every two years after initial testing.
3. The permittee shall conduct Department approved CO2 stack testing every 25,000 hours of operation.
Monitoring Requirements
1. Monitoring
(a) This section applies to combustion units with a rated heat input of 250 million Btus per hour or greater and with an annual average capacity factor of greater than 30%.
(b) Sources subject to this section shall install, operate and maintain continuous nitrogen oxides monitoring systems and other monitoring systems to convert data to required reporting units in compliance with Chapter 139, Subchapter C (relating to requirements for continuous in-stack monitoring for stationary sources).
(c) Sources subject to this section shall submit results on a regular schedule and in a format acceptable to the Department and in compliance with Chapter 139, Subchapter C.
(d) Continuous nitrogen oxides monitoring systems installed under the requirements of this section shall meet the minimum data availability requirements in Chapter 139, Subchapter C.
(e) The Department may exempt a source from the requirements of subsection (b) if the Department determines that the installation of a continuous emission monitoring system would not provide accurate determination of emissions or that installation of a continuous emission monitoring system cannot be implemented by a source due to physical plant limitations or to extreme economic reasons. A source exempted from the requirements of subsection (b) shall satisfy alternative emission monitoring and reporting requirements proposed by the source and approved by the Department which provide oxides emission data that is representative of actual emissions of the source.
(f) Sources subject to this section shall comply by October 20, 1993, unless the source becomes subject to the requirements later than October 20, 1990. For sources which become subject to the requirements after October 20, 1990, the source has 36 months from the date the source becomes subject to this section. The Department may issue orders providing a reasonable extension of time for sources that have made good faith efforts to install, operate and maintain continuous monitoring devices, but that have been unable to complete the operations within the time period provided.
2. The permittee shall install, certify, maintain and operate continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) for nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and ammonia emissions on the exhaust of each combined-cycle powerblock in accordance with all applicable requirements specified in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139 and the Department's Continuous Source Monitoring Manual.
(a) Initial Application (Phase I): Proposal[s] containing information as listed in the Phase I section of the Department's Continuous Source Monitoring Manual for the CEMS[s] must be submitted at least 180 days prior to the planned initial source startup date.
(b) Performance Testing (Phase II): Testing as listed in the Phase II section of the Department's Continuous Source Monitoring Manual must be completed for the CEMS[s] no later than 180 days after initial source startup date and no later than 60 days after source achieves normal process capacity.
(c) Final Approval (Phase III): The final report of testing as listed in the Phase III section of the Department's Continuous Source Monitoring Manual must be submitted to the Bureau no later than 60 days after completion of testing.
(d) The owner or operator of the source shall not be issued an operating permit until the CEMS has received Phase III approval, in writing from the Department, when installation of a CEMS is made a condition of the plan approval. Until Phase III Department approval is obtained, operation shall be covered solely under condition of a plan approval.
3. The permittee shall continuously monitor the oxygen level in the stack effluent.
4. Pursuant to the V requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the pressure differential across the oxidation catalyst incorporated into IDs C201B and C202B as well as the catalyst inlet and outlet temperatures shall be monitored and recorded on a continuous basis. Visual and audible alarms shall be utilized to indicate improper operation.
5. Pursuant to the BAT requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the pressure differential across the SCR catalysts incorporated into IDs C201A and C202A as well as the catalyst inlet and outlet temperatures shall be monitored and recorded on a continuous basis. Visual and audible alarms shall be utilized to indicate improper operation.
6. Pursuant to the BAT requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the pre-control and postcontrol nitrogen oxides (expressed as NO2) emissions from Source IDs 201 and 202 shall be monitored and recorded by the feed-forward process control loop to ensure maximum control efficiency and minimum ammonia slip. Visual and audible alarms shall be utilized to indicate improper operation.
Recordkeeping Requirements
1. The permittee shall maintain the following comprehensive and accurate records:
(a) Actual heat input and power output on a 12-month rolling basis.
(b) The number of startups and shutdowns and the dates each occur.
(c) Duration of each startup and shutdown event.
(d) The type of each startup (i.e. cold, warm, or hot).
(e) Duct burner hours of operation on a 12-month rolling basis.
(f) Requirements established in 25 Pa. Code § 139 Subchapter C, requirements for source monitoring for stationary sources.
(g) Requirements in the most recent version of the Department's Continuous Source Monitoring Manual.
Reporting Requirements
1. The permittee shall submit a complete NOx Budget permit application in accordance with 40 CFR 96.21(b)(1)(ii).
2. The permittee shall submit a complete NOx Budget permit application in accordance with 40 CFR 97.21(b)(1)(ii).
Work Practice Standards
1. The permittee shall operate all air cleaning devices at all times once operating parameters (temperature, flow, etc.) are sufficient for proper operation.
Additional Requirements
1. Each combined cycle combustion turbine (Source IDs 201 and 202) shall be equipped with DLN burners, SCR and oxidation catalysts
2. The permittee shall comply with all applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKK [40 CFR 60.4300—60.4420].
Persons wishing to provide the Department with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Plan Approval, may submit the information to the address shown below. The Department will consider any written comments received within 30 days of the publication of this notice. Each written comment must contain the following: name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments; identification of the proposed Plan Approval No. 40-00129A; a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to the issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed air quality plan approval. The hearing will be held on July 7, 2015 from 6—9 PM at Berwick High School, 1100 Fowler Avenue, Berwick, PA. Persons interested in commenting are invited to appear at the public hearing.
Copies of the application, air modeling analysis used in the evaluation, the Department's technical review and other supporting documents are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department's Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling (570) 826-2511.
The general procedures for the hearing are as follows:
To develop an agenda for the hearing, the Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of their intent. The notice should be sent to Mark Wejkszner, Hearing Examiner, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. The Department will accept notices up to the day of the public hearing. This written notice should include the person's name, address, telephone number and a brief description as to the nature of the testimony. Individuals who submit a notice of intent to testify will be given priority on the agenda. If time permits, the Department will allow individuals who have not submitted a notice of intent to testify to present their comments.
Each individual will have up to 10 minutes to present testimony. The Department requests that individuals present written copies of their testimony in addition to their oral presentations.
To insure that all speakers have a fair and equal opportunity to present their testimony, relinquishing of time will be prohibited. Further details relating to the procedures to be followed at the hearing will be outlined at the beginning of the hearing.
Persons unable to attend the hearing can submit written testimony to the Department through July 21, 2015.
The Department will address comments from the public before a final action is taken on the proposal. A summary report addressing the concerns raised by the public will be released should the Department decide to issue the Plan Approval. Send written comments to Mark Wejkszner, Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations should contact the Department at the address shown above, or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may address their needs.
For additional information regarding the above, contact Mark Wejkszner at (570)-826-2511 or write to the Department at the Wilkes-Barre address given previously.
40-00067A: Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority (P. O. Box 33A, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703) for addition of an active carbon mercury adsorption system to comply with 40 CFR 60 Subpart MMMM at their facility in Hanover Township, Luzerne County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a Plan Approval to Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority (P. O. Box 33A, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703) for addition of an active carbon mercury adsorption system to remove 95—99% of mercury from the stack final exhaust. There will be no change to the incinerator operating capacity. This change is being made to comply with 40 CFR 60 Subpart MMMM at their facility in Hanover Township, Luzerne County. The facility currently operates under Title V Operating Permit No. 40-00067. Plan approval 40-00067A will subsequently be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. Plan Approval No. 40-00067A will also contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 40-00067A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
39-309-081: Lafarge North America, Inc. (5160 Main Street, Whitehall, PA 18052) for addition of natural gas as a fuel for No. 1 and No. 2 raw mills at their Whitehall Plant in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.
The current emission limits for this source will not change as a result of this modification. The Plan Approval will contain additional recordkeeping, testing and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit No. 39-00011. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
PLAN APPROVAL
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief— Telephone: 570-826-2507
48-00021A: Northampton Generating Co LP (1 Horwith Drive, Northampton, PA 18067). Notice is hereby given under 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b)(5) and 127.424, that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is soliciting comments on the proposed Air Quality Plan Approval 48-00021A for Northampton Generating Co LP (NGC) (the Permittee), 1 Horwith Drive, Northampton, PA 18067 to revise their permit limit for lead emissions (Pb) from their circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler located in Northampton Borough, Northampton County as described in the Permittee's October 16, 2014 Plan Approval Application and any other subsequent supplemental submissions.
Plan Approval No. 48-00021A is for the revision of permit limit for lead emissions (Pb) to address the variability of lead (Pb) content in fuel inherent with the multiple coal refuses piles that the plant currently uses in their circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler. The company has sampled and tested approximately 21 refuse coal piles for lead content in order to determine the base line for lead. The results were varied, ranging from 4.3 ppms to 140 ppms. NGC has used 140 ppms (highest lead found in the sample) in re-developing the lead emissions limit. Based on these sampling and findings the company has requested the Department to revise the lead (Pb) limit, when burning Tire Derived Fuel (TDF), from 0.0027 pounds per hour to 0.0588 pounds per hour. A Health Risk Assessment Model was provided to justify the revised lead emissions limit. No other operational changes were proposed by the company.
The Department's Central Office Air Quality staff reviewed the Health Risk Assessment results and concluded that for the increased lead emissions (0.0588 lb/hr = 0.00742 g/sec), the cancer risks for the baseline and TDF scenarios is 1.22 E-06. The non-cancer risks for the baseline and TDF scenarios have gone up slightly to 0.14 and 0.19, respectively, which are still below the acceptable level of 0.25.
Based on 8,760 hour per year operation and maximum of 140 ppm of lead content in coal refuse, following potential emissions are expected from the boiler.
Pb—0.258 Ton/year
No other emissions changes are expected due to this change from the facility.
Persons wishing to provide the Department with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Plan Approval, may submit the information to the address shown below. The Department will consider any written comments received within 30 days of the publication of this notice. Each written comment must contain the following: name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments; identification of the proposed Plan Approval No. 48-00021A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to the issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed air quality plan approval. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Northampton Community Center, located at 1601 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067.
Persons interested in commenting are invited to appear.
Copies of the applications, the Department's technical reviews and other supporting documents are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department's Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling (570) 826-2511.
The general procedures for the hearing are as follows:
To develop an agenda for the hearing, the Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of their intent. The notice should be sent to Mark Wejkszner, Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. The Department will accept notices up to the day of the public hearing.
This written notice should include the person's name, address, telephone number and a brief description as to the nature of the testimony. Individuals who submit a notice of intent to testify will be given priority on the agenda. If time permits, the Department will allow individuals who have not submitted a notice of intent to testify to present their comments.
Each individual will have up to 5 minutes to present testimony. The Department requests that individuals present written copies of their testimony in addition to their oral presentations.
To insure that all speakers have a fair and equal opportunity to present their testimony, relinquishing of time will be prohibited. Further details relating to the procedures to be followed at the hearing will be outlined at the beginning of the hearing.
Persons unable to attend the hearing can submit written testimony to the Department through July 15th, 2015.
The Department will address comments from the public before any final actions are taken on the proposals. A summary report addressing the concerns raised by the public will be released should the Department decide to issue the Plan Approval. Send written comments to Mark Wejkszner, Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations should contact the Department at the address shown above, or the Pennsylvania AT&T relay service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may address their needs.
For additional information regarding the above, contact Mark Wejkszner at (570)-826-2511 or write to the Department at the Wilkes-Barre address given previously.
40-00129A: Moxie Freedom LLC (612 Center Street South, Vienna, VA 22180). Notice is hereby given under 25 Pa. Code § 127.44 and 40 CFR 52.21, that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue the proposed Air Quality Plan Approval 40-00129A for Moxie Freedom LLC (Permittee), (612 Center Street South, Vienna, VA 22180) for the proposes to construct, own, and operate a natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plant in Salem Township, Luzerne County and is soliciting comments on the above plan approval.
The Project will consist of two identical 1 x 1 power blocks, each consisting of a combustion gas turbine (CT) and a steam turbine (ST) configured in single shaft alignment, where each CT and ST train share one common electric generator. The turbine to be used for this project are Two General Electric (GE) 7HA.02 CTs, each in 1 x 1 single shaft combined-cycle power islands.
Duct burners (DB) will be installed in the heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) of the proposed new units. Each CT and duct burner will exclusively fire pipeline-quality natural gas. The HRSGs will be equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to minimize nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and oxidation catalysts to minimize carbon monoxide (CO) and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from the CTs and DBs.
The Project will also include several pieces of ancillary equipment. The list of equipment includes:
One fuel gas dew-point heater—natural gas fired, common for all CTs
Two CT inlet evaporative coolers—one for each CT (not emissions sources)
Two air-cooled condensers—one for each HRSG (not emissions sources)
One auxiliary boiler, natural gas-fired
One diesel engine powered emergency generator
One diesel engine powered fire water pump
Diesel fuel, lubricating oil, and aqueous ammonia storage tanks
The proposed facility will be a ''major source'' of criteria air pollutants. Moxie Freedom is applying to the Department for a Plan Approval addressing Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) review and non-attainment New Source Review (NSR).
The Project, Moxie Freedom Generation Plant, once fully operational will have the capability to produce 1,050 Mega Watts (MW) of electricity which will then be distributed to the power grid for use.
The PSD regulations require specific sources of air pollution, such as the proposed Moxie Freedom Generation Plant, to satisfy four conditions before approval to construct and operate may be granted by DEP. First, all pollutants that are subject to this regulation must be controlled by best available control technology (BACT). Second, particulate and sulfur dioxide (SO2) air pollutant emissions must not cause violations of the allowable annual, 24-hour, or 3-hour air quality class increments applicable in the area where the source is to be located; nor any class increments applicable in any other areas which would be impacted by the source. Third, the maximum allowable increase in concentrations of all pollutants must not cause violation of either the national primary or secondary ambient air quality standards. Finally, the pollutant emissions from the proposed source must not adversely impact upon soils, vegetation, and visibility in the vicinity of the proposed plant site.
A preliminary review of the information submitted by Moxie Freedom, LLC indicates that the construction and operation of the plant will meet all applicable air quality requirements including the four stated above. Based upon these findings, DEP plans to approve the application and issue a permit for the construction and operation of the Moxie Freedom Generation Plant.
The following table summarizes the potential emissions from maximum operation of the facility according to the application submitted for the Department's own analysis;
Pollutant Emission limit Tons/year PM10 118.00 TSP 118.00 SO2 33.00 NOx 215.00 CO 218.00 VOC 78.00 Fluoride 6.30 Total Hazardous (HAPs) 15.30 As shown in the table above Moxie Freedom LLC proposed project potential emissions of NOx and VOC exceed the NNSR major source thresholds. NNSR requirements for NOx and VOC include Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER) and purchasing Emission Reduction Credits (ERC). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 121.1, LAER is defined as:
(i) The rate of emissions based on the following, whichever is more stringent:
(A) The most stringent emission limitation which is contained in the implementation plan of a state for the class or category of source unless the owner or operator of the proposed source demonstrates that the limitations are not achievable.
(B) The most stringent emission limitation which is achieved in practice by the class or category of source.
(ii) The application of the term may not allow a new or proposed modified source to emit a pollutant in excess of the amount allowable under an applicable new source standard of performance.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.205(4) and 127.210, Moxie Freedom LLC will be required to purchase ERCs to offset the NOx and VOC emission increases associated with this project at a ratio of 1.15:1. Based on the PTE, the following table represents the required ERCs to be purchased:
ERC Calculation
Pollutant PTE Ratio ERCs NOx 214 1.15 246.1 VOC 77.9 1.15 89.6 In accordance with the PSD rules in 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, Moxie Freedom LLC (Moxie Freedom) has conducted an air quality analysis which utilizes dispersion modeling. Moxie Freedom's air quality analysis satisfies the requirements of the PSD rules and is consistent with the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Guideline on Air Quality Models (40 CFR Part 51, Appendix W) and the EPA's air quality modeling policy and guidance.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(k), Moxie Freedom's air quality analysis demonstrates that the proposed emissions from Moxie Freedom's facility will not cause or contribute to air pollution in violation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for CO, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), particulate matter less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM-2.5), or particulate matter less than or equal to 10 micrometers in diameter (PM-10). Moxie Freedom's air quality analysis demonstrates that the proposed emissions from Moxie Freedom's facility will not cause or contribute to air pollution in violation of the increments for NO2, PM-2.5, or PM-10. The degree of Class II and Class I increment consumption expected to result from the operation of Moxie Freedom's facility is provided in the following tables:
Table 1—Degree of Class II Increment Consumption from Operation of Moxie Freedom Facility
Pollutant Averaging
PeriodDegree of Class II Increment
ConsumptionClass II
Incrementmicrograms
per cubic
meter% of Class II
Incrementmicrograms
per cubic
meterNO2 Annual < 0.73613 < 2.95 % 25 PM-2.5 24-Hour < 7.62877 < 84.77 % 9 Annual < 0.71032 < 17.76 % 4 PM-10 24-Hour < 7.62877 < 25.43 % 30 Annual < 0.71032 < 4.18 % 17
Table 2—Degree of Class I Increment Consumption from Operation of Moxie Freedom Facility
Pollutant Averaging
PeriodDegree of Class I Increment
ConsumptionClass I
Incrementmicrograms
per cubic
meter% of Class I
Incrementmicrograms
per cubic
meterNO2 Annual < 0.00794 < 0.32 % 2.5 PM-2.5 24-Hour < 0.06681 < 3.35 % 2 Annual < 0.00584 < 0.59 % 1 PM-10 24-Hour < 0.06681 < 0.84 % 8 Annual < 0.00584 < 0.15 % 4
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(o), Moxie Freedom provided a satisfactory analysis of the impairment to visibility, soils, and vegetation that would occur as a result of Moxie Freedom's facility and general commercial, residential, industrial, and other growth associated with Moxie Freedom's facility.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(p), written notice of Moxie Freedom's proposed facility has been provided to the Federal Land Managers of nearby Class I areas as well as initial screening calculations to demonstrate that the proposed emissions from Moxie Freedom's facility will not adversely impact visibility and air quality related values in nearby Class I areas.
To assure compliance with the applicable standards, DEP will place the following conditions on the plan approval.
Site Level Conditions
Restrictions
1. The emissions from all sources and associated air cleaning devices installed and operated under this authorization shall not exceed any of the following on a 12-month rolling sum basis:
(a) Nitrogen Oxides (NOx): 215.00 tpy
(b) Carbon Monoxide (CO): 218.00 tpy
(c) Sulfur Oxides (SOx): 33.00 tpy
(d) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): 78.00 tpy
(e) Particulate Matter (PM): 118.00 tpy
(f) Particulate Matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 10 microns (PM10): 118.00 tpy
(g) Particulate Matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5): 118.00 tpy
(h) Sulfuric Acid Mist (H2SO4): 25.10 tpy
(i) Ammonia (NH3): 208.00 tpy
(j) Formaldehyde (HCHO): 6.30 tpy
(k) Total Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs): 15.30 tpy
(l) Greenhouse Gases, expressed as Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e): 3,677,951 tpy
Testing Requirements
1. Performance testing shall be conducted as follows:
(a) The Permittee shall submit three copies of a pre-test protocol to the Department for review at least 45 days prior to the performance of any EPA reference method stack test. The Permittee shall submit three copies of a one-time protocol to the Department for review for the use of a portable analyzer and may repeat portable analyzer testing without additional protocol approvals provided that the same method and equipment are used. All proposed performance test methods shall be identified in the pre-test protocol and approved by the Department prior to testing.
(b) The Permittee shall notify the Regional Air Quality Manager at least 15 days prior to any performance test so that an observer may be present at the time of the test. Notification shall also be sent to the Division of Source Testing and Monitoring. Notification shall not be made without prior receipt of a protocol acceptance letter from the Department.
(c) Pursuant to 40 CFR 60.8(a), a complete test report shall be submitted to the Department no later than 60 calendar days after completion of the on-site testing portion of an emission test program.
(d) Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 139.53(b) a complete test report shall include a summary of the emission results on the first page of the report indicating if each pollutant measured is within permitted limits and a statement of compliance or non-compliance with all applicable permit conditions. The summary results will include, at a minimum, the following information:
(1) A statement that the owner or operator has reviewed the report from the emissions testing body and agrees with the findings.
(2) Permit number(s) and condition(s) which are the basis for the evaluation.
(3) Summary of results with respect to each applicable permit condition.
(4) Statement of compliance or non-compliance with each applicable permit condition.
(e) Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 139.3 all submittals shall meet all applicable requirements specified in the most current version of the Department's Source Testing Manual.
(f) All testing shall be performed in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139.
(g) Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 139.53(a)(1) and (3) all submittals, besides notifications, shall be accomplished through PSIMS*Online available through https://www.depgreenport.state.pa.us/ecomm/Login.jsp when it becomes available. If internet submittal cannot be accomplished, three copies of the submittal shall be sent to the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Quality, Division of Source Testing and Monitoring, 400 Market Street, 12th Floor Rachael Carson State Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8468 with deadlines verified through document postmarks.
(h) The permittee shall ensure all federal reporting requirements contained in the applicable subpart of 40 CFR are followed, including timelines more stringent than those contained herein. In the event of an inconsistency or any conflicting requirements between state and the Federal, the most stringent provision, term, condition, method or rule shall be used by default.
2. The following are applicable to source tests for determining emissions from stationary sources:
(1) Performance tests shall be conducted while the source is operating at maximum routine operating conditions or under such other conditions, within the capacity of the equipment, as may be requested by the Department.
(2) The Department will consider for approval where sufficient information is provided to verify the source conditions existing at the time of the test and where adequate data is available to show the manner in which the test was conducted. Information submitted to the Department shall include, as a minimum all of the following:
(i) A thorough source description, including a description of any air cleaning devices and the flue.
(ii) Process conditions, for example, the charging rate of raw material or rate of production of final product, boiler pressure, oven temperature, and other conditions which may affect emissions from the process.
(iii) The location of the sampling ports.
(iv) Effluent characteristics, including velocity, temperature, moisture content, gas density (percentage CO, CO2, O2 and N2), static and barometric pressures.
(v) Sample collection techniques employed, including procedures used, equipment descriptions and data to verify that isokinetic sampling for particulate matter collection occurred and that acceptable test conditions were met.
(vi) Laboratory procedures and results.
(vii) Calculated results.
Monitoring Requirements
1. Visible emissions may be measured using either of the following:
(1) A device approved by the Department and maintained to provide accurate opacity measurements.
(2) Observers, trained and qualified to measure plume opacity with the naked eye or with the aid of any devices approved by the Department.
2. The permittee shall implement a sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) leak detection program to minimize SF6 leaks as follows:
(a) Circuit breakers are to be state-of-the-art sealed enclosed-pressure circuit breakers equipped with low-pressure alarms that are triggered when 10% of the SF6 by weight has escaped.
(b) When alarms are triggered, the facility shall take corrective action as soon as practicable to fix the circuit breaker units to a like-new state to prevent the emission of SF6 to the maximum extent possible.
Recordkeeping Requirements
1. The permittee shall maintain the following comprehensive and accurate records:
(a) Facility-wide emissions on a 12-month rolling basis for NOx, CO, SOx, VOC, PM, PM10, PM2.5, H2SO4, NH3, HAPs, HCHO, and CO2e.
(b) Amount of fuel used by each combustion unit, engine, and turbine on a 12-month rolling basis.
(c) Hours of operation of each source on a 12-month rolling basis.
(d) Results of facility-wide inspections including the date, time, name, and title of the observer, along with any corrective action taken as a result.
(e) Copies of the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule for each air source and air cleaning device.
(f) All maintenance performed on each source and air cleaning device.
(g) Copies of the current, valid purchase contract, tariff sheet, or transportation contract obtained from the natural gas supplier with the sulfur content of the natural gas.
(h) Results of the annual natural gas sulfur content analyses.
(i) Amount of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) dielectric fluid added to each circuit breaker unit on a monthly basis.
(j) The date and time that each alarm associated with the circuit breaker is activated, the corrective action taken to remedy the problem associated with each alarm, and the date the corrective action remedied the problem.
2. All logs and required records shall be maintained on site, or at an alternative location acceptable to the Department, for a minimum of five years and shall be made available to the Department upon request.
Reporting Requirements
1. The annual emission report shall include all emissions information for all previously reported sources and new sources which were first operated during the preceding calendar year. Emissions data including, but not limited to the following, shall be reported: CO, NOx, particulate matter less than 10 micrometers in diameter (PM10), particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5), SO2, VOCs including formaldehyde, total HAP, speciated individual HAP emissions, sulfuric acid mist (H2SO4), and greenhouse gases, expressed as CO2e. The statement shall also contain a certification by a company officer or the plant manager that the information contained in the statement is accurate.
2. Malfunction reporting shall be conducted as follows:
(a) For purpose of this condition a malfunction is defined as any sudden, infrequent, and not reasonably preventable failure of air pollution control equipment or source to operate in a normal or usual manner that may result in an increase in the emission of air contaminants. Examples of malfunctions may include, but are not limited to: large dust plumes, heavy smoke, a spill or release that results in a malodor that is detectable outside the property of the person on whose land the source is being operated.
(b) When the malfunction poses an imminent and substantial danger to the public health and safety or the environment, the notification shall be submitted to the Department no later than one hour after the incident commences.
(c) All other malfunctions that must be reported under subsection (a) shall be reported to the Department no later than the next business day.
(d) The report shall describe the:
(1) Name and location of the facility;
(2) Nature and cause of the malfunction or breakdown;
(3) Time when the malfunction or breakdown was first observed;
(4) Expected duration of excess emissions; and
(5) Estimated rate of emissions.
(e) Malfunctions shall be reported to the Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Air Quality, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, 570-826-2511.
(f) The owner or operator shall notify the Department immediately upon completion when corrective measures have been accomplished.
(g) Subsequent to the malfunction, the owner/operator shall submit a full written report to the Department including the items identified in (d) and corrective measures taken on the malfunction within 15 days, if requested.
3. The Facility is subject New Source Performance Standards from 40 CFR Part 60 Subparts Db, IIII, and KKKK and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ. In accordance with 40 CFR 60.4, copies of all requests, reports, applications, submittals and other communications regarding the engines shall be forwarded to both EPA and the Department at the addresses listed below unless otherwise noted.
Director, Air Protection Section, Mail Code 3AP00, US EPA, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101-2029
Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
4. Annual emissions reporting shall be conducted as follows:
(a) A person who owns or operates a source to which this chapter applies, and who has previously been advised by the Department to submit a source report, shall submit by March 1 of each year a source report for the preceding calendar year. The report shall include information for all previously reported sources, new sources which were first operated during the preceding calendar year and sources modified during the same period which were not previously reported.
(b) A person who receives initial notification by the Department that a source report is necessary shall submit an initial source report within 60 days after receiving the notification or by March 1 of the year following the year for which the report is required, whichever is later.
(c) A source owner or operator may request an extension of time from the Department for the filing of a source report, and the Department may grant the extension for reasonable cause.
Additional Requirements
1. The permittee shall comply with all applicable requirements of New Source Performance Standards from 40 CFR Part 60 Subparts Db, IIII, and KKKK and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ.
2. The permittee shall comply with all applicable requirements under 40 CFR Part 68 related to the Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions.
3. The permittee shall comply with all applicable requirements under 40 CFR Part 64 related to Compliance Assurance Monitoring.
4. The permittee shall comply with all applicable requirements under 40 CFR Parts 72—78 related to the Acid Rain Program.
5. The permittee shall comply with the cross-state air pollution rule requirements (40 CFR Part 97, Subparts AAAAA—DDDDD) by the compliance date specified in 40 CFR 97, Subparts AAAAA—DDDDD, as amended.
6. The permittee shall comply with all applicable requirements under 40 CFR Part 98 related to the Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule.
7. This plan approval is to allow construction and temporary operation of a combined cycle natural gas-fired power plant known as the Moxie Freedom Generation Plant by Moxie Freedom LLC located in Salem Township, Luzerne County.
8. New air contamination sources and air cleaning devices authorized for construction and temporary operation under this plan approval include:
Two (2) 3,327 MMBtus/hr 7HA.02 GE Single Shaft combined cycle combustion turbines each serving onesteam turbine generator equipped with HRSGs with supplemental 200 MMBtus/hr natural gas fired duct burners; controlled by SCR and oxidation catalysts.
One (1) 55.4 MMBtus/hr natural gas-fired auxiliary boiler.
One (1) 1,000 kW diesel-fired emergency generator engine.
One (1) 510 bhps diesel-fired emergency fire pump engine.
One (1) 14.6 MMBtus/hr gas fuel heater
9. Upon determination by the permittee that the air contamination sources and air cleaning devices covered by this plan approval are in compliance with all conditions of the plan approval, the permittee shall contact the Department's technical reviewer and schedule the Initial Operating Permit Inspection.
10. Upon completion of the Initial Operating Permit Inspection and determination by the Department that the permittee is in compliance with all conditions of the plan approval, the permittee shall submit a Title V Operating Permit application for this Facility within 120 days.
11. The permittee shall submit requests to extend the temporary operation periods at least 15 days prior to the expiration date of any authorized period of temporary operation.
12. If, at any time, the Department has cause to believe that air contaminant emissions from the sources listed in this plan approval may be in excess of the limitations specified in, or established pursuant to this plan approval or the permittee's operating permit, the permittee may be required to conduct test methods and procedures deemed necessary by the Department to determine the actual emissions rate.
13. Such testing shall be conducted in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139, where applicable, and in accordance with any restrictions or limitations established by the Department at such time as it notifies the company that testing is required.
14. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201—127.217, the permittee shall secure 247 tons per year of NOx ERCs and 90 tons per year of VOC ERCs. The ERCs shall be properly generated, certified by the Department, and processed through the registry no later than the date approved by the Department for commencement of construction of the proposed facility.
15. The Department will evaluate the actual emission rates and may revise the allowable emission limitations based upon demonstrated performance (CEMS data, stack tests results), and/or subsequently promulgated applicable requirements at any time of operation. Any revision of the allowable emission limitations shall be by minor modification provided that the revised allowable emission limitations do not exceed levels at which the LAER, BACT and best available technology (BAT) were evaluated, do not exceed the level at which the facility impacts were modeled, and that are not a result of a physical change or change in method of operation at the facility.
16. The permittee shall not permit the open burning of materials at this facility unless in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.14.
Source Group Restrictions
Restrictions
1. Definitions:
(a) Startup is defined as the period beginning when fuel begins flowing to the combustion turbine and ending when the combustion process, air pollution control equipment, and associated control systems have attained normal operating conditions.
(b) Shutdown is defined as the period beginning when the combustion turbine exits DLN mode and ending when fuel flow ceases.
(c) Normal operation is defined as all times except startup and shutdown.
2. During normal operation, emissions from each combined cycle combustion turbine, Source IDs 201 and 202, shall not exceed:
(a) Nitrogen Oxides (NOx):
(1) 2.0 ppmvds @ 15% O2
(2) 24.2 lbs/hr without duct burner
(3) 25.7 lbs/hr with duct burner
(b) Carbon Monoxide (CO):
(1) 2.0 ppmvds @ 15% O2
(2) 14.7 lbs/hr without duct burner
(3) 15.6 lbs/hr with duct burner
(c) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC):
(1) 2.0 ppmvds @ 15% O2 with duct burners
(2) 1.0 ppmvds @ 15% O2 without duct burners
(3) 4.2 lbs/hr without duct burner
(4) 8.93 lbs/hr with duct burner
(d) Total Particulate Matter (PM):
(1) 0.0063 lb/MMBtu
(2) 11.7 lbs/hr without duct burner
(3) 13.9 lbs/hr with duct burner
(e) Total Particulate Matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 10 microns (PM10):
(1) 0.0063 lb/MMBtu
(2) 11.7 lbs/hr without duct burner
(3) 13.9 with duct burner
(f) Total Particulate Matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5):
(1) 0.0063 lb/MMBtu
(2) 11.7 lbs/hr without duct burner
(3) 13.9 lbs/hr with duct burner
(g) Sulfuric Acid Mist (H2SO4):
(1) 8.60E-04 lbs/MMBtu
(2) 2.9 lbs/hr without duct burner
(3) 3.06 lbs/hr with duct burner
(h) Sulfur Dioxide (SO2):
(1) 3.7 lbs/hr without duct burner
(2) 3.9 lbs/hr with duct burner
(i) Ammonia Slip (NH3):
(1) 5.0 ppmvds
(2) 22.3 lbs/hr without duct burner
(3) 23.7 lbs/hr with duct burner
(j) Formaldehyde (HCHO):
(1) 0.091 ppmvd @ 15% O2
(k) Carbon Dioxide (CO2):
(1) 1,000 lbs CO2/MWh (gross) on a 12-month annual average basis.
ppmdv = parts per million volume on a dry gas basis, corrected to 15 percent O2.
ppmdv and lb/MMBtu limits based upon a 3-hour averaging time.
3. At all times, including startup and shutdown, emissions from each combined cycle combustion turbine, Source IDs 201 and 202, shall not exceed the following on a 12-month rolling basis:
(a) Nitrogen Oxides (NOx): 106.2 tpy
(b) Carbon Monoxide (CO): 105.1 tpy
(d) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): 38.5 tpy
(e) Total Particulate Matter (PM): 58.0 tpy
(f) Total Particulate Matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 10 microns (PM10): 58.0 tpy
(g) Total Particulate Matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5): 58.0 tpy
(h) Sulfuric Acid Mist (H2SO4): 12.5 tpy
(c) Sulfur Oxides (SOx): 16.0 tpy
(i) Ammonia (NH3): 103.3 tpy
(j) Lead (Pb): 0.007 tpy
(k) Greenhouse Gases, expressed as Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e): 1,828,492 tpy
(l) Total HAPs: 7.6 tpy
4. The permittee may not permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of visible air contaminants in such a manner that the opacity of the emission is either of the following:
(a) Equal to or greater than 10% for a period or periods aggregating more than 3 minutes in any 1 hour.
(b) Equal to or greater than 10% for a period or periods aggregating more than 6 minutes during startup and shutdown.
5. Average fuel sulfur content shall not exceed 0.40 gr/100 scf natural gas on a monthly basis
6. Startups and shutdowns:
(a) The durations of startups and shutdowns shall be minimized to the maximum extent possible.
(b) Total startup and shutdown duration for each combined cycle combustion turbine shall not exceed the following:
For Mid-Range Dispatch
(i) Mid Range Cold Startups 5 hours in any consecutive 12-month period.
(ii) Mid Range Warm Startups 50 hours in any consecutive 12-month period.
(iii) Mid Range Hot Startups 155 hours in any consecutive 12-month period.
(iv) Mid Range shutdowns 220 hours in any consecutive 12-month period.
For Baseload—assumes no lag between CT starts
(i) Baseload Cold Startups 5 hours in any consecutive 12-month period.
(ii) Baseload Warm Startups 25 hours in any consecutive 12-month period.
(iii) Baseload Hot Startups 50 hours in any consecutive 12-month period.
(iv) Baseload shutdowns 80 hours in any consecutive 12-month period.
(c) Each startup event shall not exceed one hour in duration.
(d) Each shutdown shall not exceed one half hour in duration.
Testing Requirements
1. Within 180 days after initial startup, the permittee shall conduct EPA reference method stack testing for NOx, CO, VOC (with and without duct burners), formaldehyde, PM (filterable and condensable), sulfuric acid mist, SO2, and ammonia slip in accordance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139.
2. The permittee shall conduct subsequent EPA reference method stack testing for VOC, formaldehyde and PM (filterable and condensable) no less often than every two years after initial testing.
3. The permittee shall conduct Department approved CO2 stack testing every 25,000 hours of operation.
Monitoring Requirements
1. Monitoring
(a) This section applies to combustion units with a rated heat input of 250 million Btus per hour or greater and with an annual average capacity factor of greater than 30%.
(b) Sources subject to this section shall install, operate and maintain continuous nitrogen oxides monitoring systems and other monitoring systems to convert data to required reporting units in compliance with Chapter 139, Subchapter C (relating to requirements for continuous in-stack monitoring for stationary sources).
(c) Sources subject to this section shall submit results on a regular schedule and in a format acceptable to the Department and in compliance with Chapter 139, Subchapter C.
(d) Continuous nitrogen oxides monitoring systems installed under the requirements of this section shall meet the minimum data availability requirements in Chapter 139, Subchapter C.
(e) The Department may exempt a source from the requirements of subsection (b) if the Department determines that the installation of a continuous emission monitoring system would not provide accurate determination of emissions or that installation of a continuous emission monitoring system cannot be implemented by a source due to physical plant limitations or to extreme economic reasons. A source exempted from the requirements of subsection (b) shall satisfy alternative emission monitoring and reporting requirements proposed by the source and approved by the Department which provide oxides emission data that is representative of actual emissions of the source.
(f) Sources subject to this section shall comply by October 20, 1993, unless the source becomes subject to the requirements later than October 20, 1990. For sources which become subject to the requirements after October 20, 1990, the source has 36 months from the date the source becomes subject to this section. The Department may issue orders providing a reasonable extension of time for sources that have made good faith efforts to install, operate and maintain continuous monitoring devices, but that have been unable to complete the operations within the time period provided.
2. The permittee shall install, certify, maintain and operate continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) for nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and ammonia emissions on the exhaust of each combined-cycle powerblock in accordance with all applicable requirements specified in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139 and the Department's Continuous Source Monitoring Manual.
(a) Initial Application (Phase I): Proposal[s] containing information as listed in the Phase I section of the Department's Continuous Source Monitoring Manual for the CEMS[s] must be submitted at least 180 days prior to the planned initial source startup date.
(b) Performance Testing (Phase II): Testing as listed in the Phase II section of the Department's Continuous Source Monitoring Manual must be completed for the CEMS[s] no later than 180 days after initial source startup date and no later than 60 days after source achieves normal process capacity.
(c) Final Approval (Phase III): The final report of testing as listed in the Phase III section of the Department's Continuous Source Monitoring Manual must be submitted to the Bureau no later than 60 days after completion of testing.
(d) The owner or operator of the source shall not be issued an operating permit until the CEMS has received Phase III approval, in writing from the Department, when installation of a CEMS is made a condition of the plan approval. Until Phase III Department approval is obtained, operation shall be covered solely under condition of a plan approval.
3. The permittee shall continuously monitor the oxygen level in the stack effluent.
4. Pursuant to the V requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the pressure differential across the oxidation catalyst incorporated into IDs C201B and C202B as well as the catalyst inlet and outlet temperatures shall be monitored and recorded on a continuous basis. Visual and audible alarms shall be utilized to indicate improper operation.
5. Pursuant to the BAT requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the pressure differential across the SCR catalysts incorporated into IDs C201A and C202A as well as the catalyst inlet and outlet temperatures shall be monitored and recorded on a continuous basis. Visual and audible alarms shall be utilized to indicate improper operation.
6. Pursuant to the BAT requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the pre-control and postcontrol nitrogen oxides (expressed as NO2) emissions from Source IDs 201 and 202 shall be monitored and recorded by the feed-forward process control loop to ensure maximum control efficiency and minimum ammonia slip. Visual and audible alarms shall be utilized to indicate improper operation.
Recordkeeping Requirements
1. The permittee shall maintain the following comprehensive and accurate records:
(a) Actual heat input and power output on a 12-month rolling basis.
(b) The number of startups and shutdowns and the dates each occur.
(c) Duration of each startup and shutdown event.
(d) The type of each startup (i.e. cold, warm, or hot).
(e) Duct burner hours of operation on a 12-month rolling basis.
(f) Requirements established in 25 Pa. Code § 139 Subchapter C, requirements for source monitoring for stationary sources.
(g) Requirements in the most recent version of the Department's Continuous Source Monitoring Manual.
Reporting Requirements
1. The permittee shall submit a complete NOx Budget permit application in accordance with 40 CFR 96.21(b)(1)(ii).
2. The permittee shall submit a complete NOx Budget permit application in accordance with 40 CFR 97.21(b)(1)(ii).
Work Practice Standards
1. The permittee shall operate all air cleaning devices at all times once operating parameters (temperature, flow, etc.) are sufficient for proper operation.
Additional Requirements
1. Each combined cycle combustion turbine (Source IDs 201 and 202) shall be equipped with DLN burners, SCR and oxidation catalysts
2. The permittee shall comply with all applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKK [40 CFR 60.4300—60.4420].
Persons wishing to provide the Department with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Plan Approval, may submit the information to the address shown below. The Department will consider any written comments received within 30 days of the publication of this notice. Each written comment must contain the following: name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments; identification of the proposed Plan Approval No. 40-00129A; a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to the issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed air quality plan approval. The hearing will be held on July 7, 2015 from 6—9 PM at Berwick High School, 1100 Fowler Avenue, Berwick, PA. Persons interested in commenting are invited to appear at the public hearing.
Copies of the application, air modeling analysis used in the evaluation, the Department's technical review and other supporting documents are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department's Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling (570) 826-2511.
The general procedures for the hearing are as follows:
To develop an agenda for the hearing, the Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of their intent. The notice should be sent to Mark Wejkszner, Hearing Examiner, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. The Department will accept notices up to the day of the public hearing. This written notice should include the person's name, address, telephone number and a brief description as to the nature of the testimony. Individuals who submit a notice of intent to testify will be given priority on the agenda. If time permits, the Department will allow individuals who have not submitted a notice of intent to testify to present their comments.
Each individual will have up to 10 minutes to present testimony. The Department requests that individuals present written copies of their testimony in addition to their oral presentations.
To insure that all speakers have a fair and equal opportunity to present their testimony, relinquishing of time will be prohibited. Further details relating to the procedures to be followed at the hearing will be outlined at the beginning of the hearing.
Persons unable to attend the hearing can submit written testimony to the Department through July 21, 2015.
The Department will address comments from the public before a final action is taken on the proposal. A summary report addressing the concerns raised by the public will be released should the Department decide to issue the Plan Approval. Send written comments to Mark Wejkszner, Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations should contact the Department at the address shown above, or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may address their needs.
For additional information regarding the above, contact Mark Wejkszner at (570)-826-2511 or write to the Department at the Wilkes-Barre address given previously.
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