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Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-257

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Subject

Brief description

Applies to subpart CCCCCC

§ 63.1

Applicability

Initial applicability determination; applicability after standard established; permit requirements; extensions, notifications

Yes, specific requirements given in § 63.11111.

§ 63.1(c)(2)

Title V Permit

Requirements for obtaining a title V permit from the applicable permitting authority

Yes, § 63.11111(f) of subpart CCCCCC exempts identified area sources from the obligation to obtain title V operating permits.

§ 63.2

Definitions

Definitions for part 63 standards

Yes, additional definitions in § 63.11132.

§ 63.3

Units and Abbreviations

Units and abbreviations for part 63 standards

Yes.

§ 63.4

Prohibited Activities and Circumvention

Prohibited activities; Circumvention, severability

Yes.

§ 63.5

Construction/Reconstruction

Applicability; applications; approvals

Yes, except that these notifications are not required for facilities subject to § 63.11116

§ 63.6(a)

Compliance with Standards/Operation & Maintenance—Applicability

General Provisions apply unless compliance extension; General Provisions apply to area sources that become major

Yes.

§ 63.6(b)(1)-(4)

Compliance Dates for New and Reconstructed Sources

Standards apply at effective date; 3 years after effective date; upon startup; 10 years after construction or reconstruction commences for CAA section 112(f)

Yes.

§ 63.6(b)(5)

Notification

Must notify if commenced construction or reconstruction after proposal

Yes.

§ 63.6(b)(6)

[Reserved]

§ 63.6(b)(7)

Compliance Dates for New and Reconstructed Area Sources That Become Major

Area sources that become major must comply with major source standards immediately upon becoming major, regardless of whether required to comply when they were an area source

No.

§ 63.6(c)(1)-(2)

Compliance Dates for Existing Sources

Comply according to date in this subpart, which must be no later than 3 years after effective date; for CAA section 112(f) standards, comply within 90 days of effective date unless compliance extension

No, § 63.11113 specifies the compliance dates.

§ 63.6(c)(3)-(4)

[Reserved]

§ 63.6(c)(5)

Compliance Dates for Existing Area Sources That Become Major

Area sources That become major must comply with major source standards by date indicated in this subpart or by equivalent time period (e.g., 3 years)

No.

§ 63.6(d)

[Reserved]

63.6(e)(1)(i)

General duty to minimize emissions

Operate to minimize emissions at all times; information Administrator will use to determine if operation and maintenance requirements were met.

No. See § 63.11115 for general duty requirement.

63.6(e)(1)(ii)

Requirement to correct malfunctions ASAP

Owner or operator must correct malfunctions as soon as possible.

No.

§ 63.6(e)(2)

[Reserved]

§ 63.6(e)(3)

Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction (SSM) Plan

Requirement for SSM plan; content of SSM plan; actions during SSM

No.

§ 63.6(f)(1)

Compliance Except During SSM

You must comply with emission standards at all times except during SSM

No.

§ 63.6(f)(2)-(3)

Methods for Determining Compliance

Compliance based on performance test, operation and maintenance plans, records, inspection

Yes.

§ 63.6(g)(1)-(3)

Alternative Standard

Procedures for getting an alternative standard

Yes.

§ 63.6(h)(1)

Compliance with Opacity/Visible Emission (VE) Standards

You must comply with opacity/VE standards at all times except during SSM

No.

§ 63.6(h)(2)(i)

Determining Compliance with Opacity/VE Standards

If standard does not State test method, use EPA Method 9 for opacity in appendix A of part 60 of this chapter and EPA Method 22 for VE in appendix A of part 60 of this chapter

No.

§ 63.6(h)(2)(ii)

[Reserved]

§ 63.6(h)(2)(iii)

Using Previous Tests To Demonstrate Compliance With Opacity/VE Standards

Criteria for when previous opacity/VE testing can be used to show compliance with this subpart

No.

§ 63.6(h)(3)

[Reserved]

§ 63.6(h)(4)

Notification of Opacity/VE Observation Date

Must notify Administrator of anticipated date of observation

No.

§ 63.6(h)(5)(i), (iii)-(v)

Conducting Opacity/VE Observations

Dates and schedule for conducting opacity/VE observations

No.

§ 63.6(h)(5)(ii)

Opacity Test Duration and Averaging Times

Must have at least 3 hours of observation with 30 6-minute averages

No.

§ 63.6(h)(6)

Records of Conditions During Opacity/VE Observations

Must keep records available and allow Administrator to inspect

No.

§ 63.6(h)(7)(i)

Report Continuous Opacity Monitoring System (COMS) Monitoring Data From Performance Test

Must submit COMS data with other performance test data

No.

§ 63.6(h)(7)(ii)

Using COMS Instead of EPA Method 9

Can submit COMS data instead of EPA Method 9 results even if rule requires EPA Method 9 in appendix A of part 60 of this chapter, but must notify Administrator before performance test

No.

§ 63.6(h)(7)(iii)

Averaging Time for COMS During Performance Test

To determine compliance, must reduce COMS data to 6-minute averages

No.

§ 63.6(h)(7)(iv)

COMS Requirements

Owner/operator must demonstrate that COMS performance evaluations are conducted according to § 63.8(e); COMS are properly maintained and operated according to § 63.8(c) and data quality as § 63.8(d)

No.

§ 63.6(h)(7)(v)

Determining Compliance with Opacity/VE Standards

COMS is probable but not conclusive evidence of compliance with opacity standard, even if EPA Method 9 observation shows otherwise. Requirements for COMS to be probable evidence-proper maintenance, meeting Performance Specification 1 in appendix B of part 60 of this chapter, and data have not been altered

No.

§ 63.6(h)(8)

Determining Compliance with Opacity/VE Standards

Administrator will use all COMS, EPA Method 9 (in appendix A of part 60 of this chapter), and EPA Method 22 (in appendix A of part 60 of this chapter) results, as well as information about operation and maintenance to determine compliance

No.

§ 63.6(h)(9)

Adjusted Opacity Standard

Procedures for Administrator to adjust an opacity standard

No.

§ 63.6(i)(1)-(14)

Compliance Extension

Procedures and criteria for Administrator to grant compliance extension

Yes.

§ 63.6(j)

Presidential Compliance Exemption

President may exempt any source from requirement to comply with this subpart

Yes.

§ 63.7(a)(2)

Performance Test Dates

Dates for conducting initial performance testing; must conduct 180 days after compliance date

Yes.

§ 63.7(a)(3)

CAA Section 114 Authority

Administrator may require a performance test under CAA section 114 at any time

Yes.

§ 63.7(b)(1)

Notification of Performance Test

Must notify Administrator 60 days before the test

Yes.

§ 63.7(b)(2)

Notification of Re-scheduling

If have to reschedule performance test, must notify Administrator of rescheduled date as soon as practicable and without delay

Yes.

§ 63.7(c)

Quality Assurance (QA)/Test Plan

Requirement to submit site-specific test plan 60 days before the test or on date Administrator agrees with; test plan approval procedures; performance audit requirements; internal and external QA procedures for testing

Yes.

§ 63.7(d)

Testing Facilities

Requirements for testing facilities

Yes.

63.7(e)(1)

Conditions for Conducting Performance Tests

Performance test must be conducted under representative conditions

No, § 63.11120(c) specifies conditions for conducting performance tests.

§ 63.7(e)(2)

Conditions for Conducting Performance Tests

Must conduct according to this subpart and EPA test methods unless Administrator approves alternative

Yes.

§ 63.7(e)(3)

Test Run Duration

Must have three test runs of at least 1 hour each; compliance is based on arithmetic mean of three runs; conditions when data from an additional test run can be used

Yes.

§ 63.7(f)

Alternative Test Method

Procedures by which Administrator can grant approval to use an intermediate or major change, or alternative to a test method

Yes.

§ 63.7(g)

Performance Test Data Analysis

Must include raw data in performance test report; must submit performance test data 60 days after end of test with the Notification of Compliance Status; keep data for 5 years

Yes.

§ 63.7(h)

Waiver of Tests

Procedures for Administrator to waive performance test

Yes.

§ 63.8(a)(1)

Applicability of Monitoring Requirements

Subject to all monitoring requirements in standard

Yes.

§ 63.8(a)(2)

Performance Specifications

Performance Specifications in appendix B of 40 CFR part 60 apply

Yes.

§ 63.8(a)(3)

[Reserved]

§ 63.8(a)(4)

Monitoring of Flares

Monitoring requirements for flares in § 63.11 apply

Yes.

§ 63.8(b)(1)

Monitoring

Must conduct monitoring according to standard unless Administrator approves alternative

Yes.

§ 63.8(b)(2)-(3)

Multiple Effluents and Multiple Monitoring Systems

Specific requirements for installing monitoring systems; must install on each affected source or after combined with another affected source before it is released to the atmosphere provided the monitoring is sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the standard; if more than one monitoring system on an emission point, must report all monitoring system results, unless one monitoring system is a backup

No.

§ 63.8(c)(1)

Monitoring System Operation and Maintenance

Maintain monitoring system in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practices

No.

§ 63.8(c)(1)(i)-(iii)

Operation and Maintenance of Continuous Monitoring Systems (CMS)

Must maintain and operate each CMS as specified in § 63.6(e)(1); must keep parts for routine repairs readily available; must develop a written SSM plan for CMS, as specified in § 63.6(e)(3)

No.

§ 63.8(c)(2)-(8)

CMS Requirements

Must install to get representative emission or parameter measurements; must verify operational status before or at performance test

No.

§ 63.8(d)

CMS Quality Control

Requirements for CMS quality control, including calibration, etc.; must keep quality control plan on record for 5 years; keep old versions for 5 years after revisions

No.

§ 63.8(e)

CMS Performance Evaluation

Notification, performance evaluation test plan, reports

No.

§ 63.8(f)(1)-(5)

Alternative Monitoring Method

Procedures for Administrator to approve alternative monitoring

No.

§ 63.8(f)(6)

Alternative to Relative Accuracy Test

Procedures for Administrator to approve alternative relative accuracy tests for continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS)

No.

§ 63.8(g)

Data Reduction

COMS 6-minute averages calculated over at least 36 evenly spaced data points; CEMS 1 hour averages computed over at least 4 equally spaced data points; data that cannot be used in average

No.

§ 63.9(a)

Notification Requirements

Applicability and State delegation

Yes.

§ 63.9(b)(1)-(2), (4)-(5)

Initial Notifications

Submit notification within 120 days after effective date, or no later than 120 days after the source becomes subject to this subpart, whichever is later; notification of intent to construct/reconstruct, notification of commencement of construction/reconstruction, notification of startup; contents of each

Yes.

§ 63.9(c)

Request for Compliance Extension

Can request if cannot comply by date or if installed best available control technology or lowest achievable emission rate

Yes.

§ 63.9(d)

Notification of Special Compliance Requirements for New Sources

For sources that commence construction between proposal and promulgation and want to comply 3 years after effective date

Yes.

§ 63.9(e)

Notification of Performance Test

Notify Administrator 60 days prior

Yes.

§ 63.9(f)

Notification of VE/Opacity Test

Notify Administrator 30 days prior

No.

§ 63.9(g)

Additional Notifications when Using CMS

Notification of performance evaluation; notification about use of COMS data; notification that exceeded criterion for relative accuracy alternative

Yes, however, there are no opacity standards.

§ 63.9(h)(1)-(6)

Notification of Compliance Status

Contents due 60 days after end of performance test or other compliance demonstration, except for opacity/VE, which are due 30 days after; when to submit to Federal vs. State authority

Yes, however, there are no opacity standards.

§ 63.9(i)

Adjustment of Submittal Deadlines

Procedures for Administrator to approve change when notifications must be submitted

Yes.

§ 63.9(j)

Change in Previous Information

Must submit within 15 days after the change

Yes.

§ 63.9(k)

Notifications

Electronic reporting procedures

Yes, only as specified in § 63.9(j).

§ 63.10(a)

Recordkeeping/Reporting

Applies to all, unless compliance extension; when to submit to Federal vs. State authority; procedures for owners of more than one source

Yes.

§ 63.10(b)(1)

Recordkeeping/Reporting

General requirements; keep all records readily available; keep for 5 years

Yes.

§ 63.10(b)(2)(i)

Records related to SSM

Recordkeeping of occurrence and duration of startups and shutdowns

No.

§ 63.10(b)(2)(ii)

Records related to SSM

Recordkeeping of malfunctions

No. See § 63.11125(d) for recordkeeping of (1) occurrence and duration and (2) actions taken during malfunction.

§ 63.10(b)(2)(iii)

Maintenance records

Recordkeeping of maintenance on air pollution control and monitoring equipment

Yes.

§ 63.10(b)

Records Related to SSM

Actions taken to minimize emissions during SSM

No.

(2)(iv)

§ 63.10(b)

Records Related to SSM

Actions taken to minimize emissions during SSM

No.

(2)(v)

§ 63.10(b)(2)(vi)-(xi)

CMS Records

Malfunctions, inoperative, out-of-control periods

No.

§ 63.10(b)(2)(xii)

Records

Records when under waiver

Yes.

§ 63.10(b)(2)(xiii)

Records

Records when using alternative to relative accuracy test

Yes.

§ 63.10(b)(2)(xiv)

Records

All documentation supporting Initial Notification and Notification of Compliance Status

Yes.

§ 63.10(b)(3)

Records

Applicability determinations

Yes.

§ 63.10(c)

Records

Additional records for CMS

No.

§ 63.10(d)(1)

General Reporting Requirements

Requirement to report

Yes.

§ 63.10(d)(2)

Report of Performance Test Results

When to submit to Federal or State authority

Yes.

§ 63.10(d)(3)

Reporting Opacity or VE Observations

What to report and when

No.

§ 63.10(d)(4)

Progress Reports

Must submit progress reports on schedule if under compliance extension

Yes.

§ 63.10(d)(5)

SSM Reports

Contents and submission

No. See § 63.11126(b) for malfunction reporting requirements.

§ 63.10(e)(1)-(2)

Additional CMS Reports

Must report results for each CEMS on a unit; written copy of CMS performance evaluation; two-three copies of COMS performance evaluation

No.

§ 63.10(e)(3)(i)-(iii)

Reports

Schedule for reporting excess emissions

No.

§ 63.10(e)(3)(iv)-(v)

Excess Emissions Reports

Requirement to revert to quarterly submission if there is an excess emissions and parameter monitor exceedances (now defined as deviations); provision to request semiannual reporting after compliance for 1 year; submit report by 30th day following end of quarter or calendar half; if there has not been an exceedance or excess emissions (now defined as deviations), report contents in a statement that there have been no deviations; must submit report containing all of the information in §§ 63.8(c)(7)-(8) and 63.10(c)(5)-(13)

No.

§ 63.10(e)(3)(iv)-(v)

Excess Emissions Reports

Requirement to revert to quarterly submission if there is an excess emissions and parameter monitor exceedances (now defined as deviations); provision to request semiannual reporting after compliance for 1 year; submit report by 30th day following end of quarter or calendar half; if there has not been an exceedance or excess emissions (now defined as deviations), report contents in a statement that there have been no deviations; must submit report containing all of the information in §§ 63.8(c)(7)-(8) and 63.10(c)(5)-(13)

No, § 63.11130(K) specifies excess emission events for this subpart.

§ 63.10(e)(3)(vi)-(viii)

Excess Emissions Report and Summary Report

Requirements for reporting excess emissions for CMS; requires all of the information in §§ 63.10(c)(5)-(13) and 63.8(c)(7)-(8)

No.

§ 63.10(e)(4)

Reporting COMS Data

Must submit COMS data with performance test data

No.

§ 63.10(f)

Waiver for Recordkeeping/Reporting

Procedures for Administrator to waive

Yes.

§ 63.11(b)

Flares

Requirements for flares

No.

§ 63.12

Delegation

State authority to enforce standards

Yes.

§ 63.13

Addresses

Addresses where reports, notifications, and requests are sent

Yes.

§ 63.14

Incorporations by Reference

Test methods incorporated by reference

Yes.

§ 63.15

Availability of Information

Public and confidential information

Yes.

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