Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Subject 391-3-1 - AIR QUALITY CONTROL
Rule 391-3-1-.02 - Provisions. Amended
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) General Requirement.
No person shall construct or operate any facility from which air contaminants are or may be emitted in such a manner as to fail to comply with:
(2) Emission Limitations and Standards.
P = 0.7 pounds per million BTU heat input;
P = 0.24 pounds per million BTU heat input.
P = 0.5 pounds per million BTU heat input;
P = 0.10 pounds per million BTU heat input
P = allowable weight of emissions of fly ash and/or other particulate matter in pounds per million BTU heat input
R = heat input of fuel-burning equipment in million BTU per hour
where:
x = percent of total heat input derived from gaseous fuel;
y = percent of total heat input derived from oil;
z = percent of total heat input derived from coal.
E = 4.1 P0.67; for process input weight rate up to and including 30 tons per hour.
E = 55 P0.11 - 40; for process input weight rate above 30 tons per hour.
E = 4.1 P0.67
E = emission rate in pounds per hour
P = process input weight rate in tons per hour.
where:
y = percent of total heat input derived from liquid fossil fuel;
z = percent of total heat input derived from solid fossil fuel;
a = the allowable emission in pounds per million BTUs.
E = allowable emission rate in pounds per hour;
P = process input weight rate in tons per hour.
E = 7 B0.5
E = allowable emission rate in pounds per hour
B = number of standard bales per hour--A standard bale is defined as a finished bale weighing 500 pounds.
If compliance with the emission standard specified in 391-3-1-.02(2)(q)1.(i) is required, then the testing methodology to be utilized shall be that specified in the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Procedures for Testing and Monitoring Sources of Air Pollutants.
E = allowable emission rate in pounds per hour;
P = production rate of finished product in tons per hour. Recycle will not be included.
=
where RT = Solids Turnover Ratio
A = RB + LK + 0.065 pounds of TRS per ton of air dried pulp;
The values for the terms RB and LK shall be determined using the following formula:
Where:
A = the total amount of allowable TRS emissions from the kraft pulp mill expressed as pounds of TRS per ton of air dried pulp;
LK = the fraction of the total allowable emission of TRS in pounds per ton of air dried pulp for lime kilns;
RB = the fraction of the total allowable emission of TRS in pounds per ton of air dried pulp for recovery furnaces;
U = tons per hour of lime mud solids calcined in lime kiln(s) not subject to the New Source Performance Standard for Kraft Pulp Mills;
V = tons per hour of lime solids calcined in lime kiln(s) subject to the New Source Performance Standard for Kraft Pulp Mills;
W = pounds per hour of black liquor solids burned in recovery furnace(s) subject to the New Source Performance Standard for Kraft Pulp Mills;
X = pounds per hour of black liquor solids burned in new recovery furnace(s);
Y = pounds per hour of black liquor solids burned in old recovery furnace(s);
Z = pounds per hour of black liquor solids burned in cross recovery furnace(s);
E = 4.1P0.67
where:
E = allowable emission rate in pounds per hour;
P = process input weight of raw or partially processed fiber in tons per hour.
When an increase in the maximum design capacity of a landfill exempted from the provisions of 40 CFR 60.752(b) through 40 CFR 60.759 on the basis of the design capacity exemption in 40 CFR 60.752(a) results in a revised maximum design capacity equal to or greater than 2.5 million megagrams and 2.5 million cubic meters, the owner or operator shall comply with the provision of 391-3-1-.02(8)(b)72. which are the Federal New Source Performance Standards for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.
The collection and control system design plan shall include any alternatives to the operational standards, test methods, procedures, compliance measures, monitoring, recordkeeping or reporting provisions of 40 CFR 60.753 through 40 CFR 60.758 proposed by the owner or operator. In addition, the collection and control system design plan must specify:
The initial design capacity report shall be submitted by October 1, 1997.
The initial NMOC emission rate report shall be submitted by October 1, 1997 and may be combined with the initial design capacity report required in 40 CFR 60.757(a). Subsequent NMOC emission rate reports shall be submitted annually thereafter, except as provided for in 40 CFR 60.757(b)(1)(ii) and 40 CFR 60.757(b)(3).
When an increase in the maximum design capacity of a landfill exempted from the provisions of 40 CFR 60.33f through 40 CFR 60.40f on the basis of the design capacity exemption in 40 CFR 60.31f results in a revised maximum design capacity equal to or greater than 2.5 million megagrams and 2.5 million cubic meters, due to reconstruction or modification, that was commenced after July 17, 2014, then the owner or operator shall comply with the provision of 391-3-1-.02(8)(b)89., 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart XXX Standards of Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills That Commenced Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification After July 17, 2014.
Except as provided in 40 CFR 60.50c(b) through (h), this subparagraph shall apply to each existing HMIWI, as identified in subparagraph 1.
Any combustor which meets the applicability requirements under 40 CFR Part 60 Subparts Cb, Ea, or Eb is not subject to this subparagraph.
TABLE (kkk) -1 Specialty Coating VOC Limitations
Coating Type |
VOC Content Limit (lb/gal) |
VOC Content Limit (g/L) |
Ablative Coating |
5.0 |
600 |
Adhesion Promoter |
7.4 |
890 |
Adhesive Bonding Primers: | ||
Cured at 250°F or below Cured above 250°F |
7.1 8.6 |
850 1030 |
Adhesives: | ||
Commercial Interior Adhesive Cyanoacrylate Adhesive Fuel Tank Adhesive Nonstructural Adhesive Rocket Motor Bonding Adhesive Rubber-based Adhesive Structural Autoclavable Adhesive Structural Nonautoclavable Adhesive |
6.3 8.5 5.2 3.0 7.4 7.1 0.5 7.1 |
760 1,020 620 360 890 850 60 850 |
Antichafe Coating |
5.5 |
660 |
Bearing Coating |
5.2 |
620 |
Caulking and Smoothing Compounds |
7.1 |
850 |
Chemical Agent-Resistant Coating |
4.6 |
550 |
Clear Coating |
6.0 |
720 |
Commercial Exterior Aerodynamic Structure Primer |
5.4 |
650 |
Compatible Substrate Primer |
6.5 |
780 |
Corrosion Prevention Compound |
5.9 |
710 |
Cryogenic Flexible Primer |
5.4 |
645 |
Cryoprotective Coating |
5.0 |
600 |
Dry Lubricative Material |
7.3 |
880 |
Electric or Radiation-Effect Coating |
6.7 |
800 |
Electrostatic Discharge and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Coating |
6.7 | |
Elevated Temperature Skydrol Resistant Commercial | ||
Primer |
6.2 |
740 |
Epoxy Polyamide Topcoat |
5.5 |
660 |
Fire-Resistant (Interior) Coating |
6.7 |
800 |
Flexible Primer |
5.3 |
640 |
Flight-Test Coatings: Missile or Single Use Aircraft All Other |
3.5 7.0 |
420 840 |
Fuel-Tank Coating |
6.0 |
720 |
High-Temperature Coating |
7.1 |
850 |
Insulation Covering |
6.2 |
740 |
Intermediate Release Coating |
6.3 |
750 |
Lacquer |
6.9 |
830 |
Maskants: Bonding Maskant Critical Use and Line Sealer Maskant Seal Coat Maskant |
10.3 8.5 10.3 |
1,230 1,020 1,230 |
Metallized Epoxy Coating |
6.2 |
740 |
Mold Release |
6.5 |
780 |
Optical Anti-Reflective Coating |
6.3 |
750 |
Part Marking Coating |
7.1 |
850 |
Pretreatment Coating |
6.5 |
780 |
Rain Erosion-Resistant Coating |
7.1 |
850 |
Rocket Motor Nozzle Coating |
5.5 |
660 |
Scale Inhibitor |
7.3 |
880 |
Screen Print Ink |
7.0 |
840 |
Sealants: Extrudable/Rollable/Brushable Sealant Sprayable Sealant |
2.3 5.0 |
280 600 |
Silicone Insulation Material |
7.1 |
850 |
Solid Film Lubricant |
7.3 |
880 |
Specialized Function Coating |
7.4 |
890 |
Temporary Protective Coating |
2.7 |
320 |
Thermal Control Coating |
6.7 |
800 |
Wet Fastener Installation Coating |
5.6 |
675 |
Wing Coating |
7.1 |
850 |
160 ppm @ 15% O2, dry basis
80 ppm @ 15% O2, dry basis
42 ppm @ 15% O2, dry basis
30 ppm @ 15% O2, dry basis
The following units are exempt from the provisions of this subsection:
30 ppm @ 15% O2, dry basis
6 ppm @ 15% O2, dry basis
The following units are exempt from the provisions of this subparagraph provided that they only operate under the following conditions:
Final VOC Emissions = (Facility VOC Emissions)/(Raw Material)
Final VOC Emissions = (Facility VOC Emissions)/(Raw Material)
Facility VOC Emissions =
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B = A - C - D
A = VOC Blowing Agent Used (pounds per any consecutive three-month period)
B = VOC Emissions Primary Extrusion, Roll Storage, and Thermoforming (Uncontrolled) for each control device (pounds per any consecutive three-month period)
C = VOC in the Reclaim Material (pounds per any consecutive three-month period)
D = VOC in the Final Product (pounds per any consecutive three-month period)
E = VOC Emissions from Finished Goods Warehouses (Uncontrolled) (pounds per any consecutive three-month period)
OCE = Overall Control Efficiency of a control device = [(CE)/100*(DE)/100*(UT)/100]
CE = Capture Efficiency of a Control Device (percent VOC captured)
DE = Destruction Efficiency of a Control Device (percent VOC destruction)
UT = Percentage of operating time for the control device (for the consecutive three-month period)
n = Total number of control device systems associated with primary extrusion, roll storage, and thermoforming
m = Total number of control device systems associated with the reclaim system
p = Total number of control device systems associated with the finished goods warehouses
The limit established in this subparagraph shall become effective beginning:
The recommended application methods and work practice standards specified in this subsection still apply.
The application methods and work practice standards specified in this subsection still apply.
The recommended work practice standards specified in this subsection still apply.
Prior to January 1, 2015, facilities that meet the applicability provisions of subparagraphs 10.(i) and (ii) shall comply with the provisions of Subparagraph 391-3-1-.02(2)(tt), if applicable.
Equation 1:
where:
Monomer VOC Limit = total allowable monomer VOC that can be emitted from the open molding operations included in the average, kilograms per 12 consecutive-month period.
MR = mass of production resin used in the previous 12 consecutive months, excluding any materials that are exempt (megagrams).
MPG = mass of pigmented gel coat used in the previous 12 consecutive months, excluding any materials that are exempt (megagrams).
MCG = mass of clear gel coat used in the previous 12 consecutive months, excluding any materials that are exempt (megagrams).
MTR = mass of tooling resin used in the previous 12 consecutive months, excluding any materials that are exempt (megagrams).
MTG = mass of tooling gel coat used in the previous 12 consecutive months, excluding any materials that are exempt (megagrams).
Equation 2:
Monomer VOC emissions =
where:
Monomer VOC emissions = Monomer VOC emissions calculated using the monomer VOC emission equations for each operation included in the average (kilograms).
PVR = Weighted-average monomer VOC emission rate for production resin used in the past 12 months (kilograms per megagram).
MR = Mass of production resin used in the past 12 months (megagrams).
PVPG = Weighted-average monomer VOC emission rate for pigmented gel coat used in the past 12 months (kilograms per megagram).
MPG = Mass of pigmented gel coat used in the past 12 months (megagrams).
PVCG = Weighted-average monomer VOC emission rate for clear gel coat used in the past 12 months (kilograms per megagram).
MCG = Mass of clear gel coat used in the past 12 months (megagrams).
PVTR = Weighted-average monomer VOC emission rate for tooling resin used in the past 12 months (kilograms per megagram).
MTR = Mass of tooling resin used in the past 12 months (megagrams).
PVTG = Weighted-average monomer VOC emission rate for tooling gel coat used in the past 12 months (kilograms per megagram).
MTG = Mass of tooling gel coat used in the past 12 months (megagrams).
Equation 3:
where:
PVOP = Weighted-average monomer VOC emission rate for each open molding operation (PVR, PVPG, PVCG, PVTR, PVTG) included in the average, kilograms of monomer VOC per megagram of material applied.
Mi = Mass of resin or gel coat used within an operation in the past 12 months, megagrams.
n = Number of different open molding resins and gel coats used within an operation in the past 12 months.
PVi = The monomer VOC emission rate for resin or gel coat used within an operation in the past 12 months, kilograms or monomer VOC per megagram of material applied.
Equation 4:
Weighted-Average Monomer VOC Content (%) =
where:
Mi = Mass of open molding resin or gel coat used in the past 12 months in an operation (megagrams).
VOCi = Monomer VOC content, by weight percent, of open molding resin or gel coat used in the past 12 months in an operation.
n = Number of different open molding resins or gel coats used in the past 12 months in an operation.
where:
PVF = The as-applied monomer VOC emission rate for the filled production resin or tooling resin (kilograms monomer VOC per megagram of filled material).
PVU = The monomer VOC emission rate for the neat (unfilled) resin, before filler is added, as calculated using paragraphs 3.(iv) through 3.(x), whichever is applicable.
% Filler = The weight-percent of filler in the as-applied filled resin system.
(3) Sampling.
(4) Ambient Air Standards.
(5) Open Burning.
(6) Source Monitoring.
(7) Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality.
"Baseline actual emissions" means the rate of emissions, in tons per year, of a regulated NSR pollutant, as determined in accordance with subparagraphs (7)(a)2.(i)(I) through (IV) of this rule.
Such action shall render the regulation as incorporated herein, or that portion thereof that may be affected by such action, as invalid, void, stayed, or otherwise without force and effect for purposes of this rule upon the date such action becomes final and effective; provided, further, that such declaration, adjudication, stay, or other action described herein shall not affect the remaining portions, if any, of the regulation as incorporated herein, which shall remain of full force and effect as if such portion so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional or stayed or otherwise invalidated or effected were not originally a part of this rule. The Board declares that it would have incorporated the remaining parts of the federal regulation if it had known that such portion thereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional or stayed or otherwise rendered of no force and effect;
The replacement does not alter the basic design parameters of the process unit. Basic design parameters are defined as follows:
The provisions of this subparagraph 15(i) apply to projects at an existing emissions unit at a major stationary source (other than projects at a source with a PAL) that are required to obtain a permit under the Construction (SIP) Permit requirements of paragraph 391-3-1-.03(1) of these rules and the owner or operator elects to use the method specified in Subparagraph (7)(a)2.(ii)(II)I. through III. of this rule for calculating projected actual emissions.
For newly constructed units (which do not include modifications to existing units) on which actual construction began after the consecutive 24-month period selected for setting the 10-year actuals PAL level, in lieu of adding the baseline emissions as specified in paragraph (aa)(6)(i) of 40 CFR Part 52.21, the emissions must be added to the PAL level as follows:
All reopenings shall be carried out in accordance with the procedures for Title V Permit issuance, renewal, and reopenings, and revisions specified in subparagraph 391-3-1-.03(10)(e) of these rules.
PAL adjustment. The Director shall set the PAL level for a renewed PAL permit in accordance with subparagraphs (7)(b)21.(vii)(I) and (II) of this rule. However, in no case may any PAL level fail to comply with subparagraph (7)(b)21.(vii)(III) of this rule.
(8) New Source Performance Standards.
(9) Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
(10) Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions.
(11) Compliance Assurance Monitoring
(12) Cross State Air Pollution Rule NOx Annual Trading Program
For purposes of this paragraph (12), the Georgia NOx Annual trading budget and new unit set-aside for allocations of CSAPR NOx Annual allowances, and the variability limit for the Georgia NOx Annual trading budget, for the control periods in 2017 and thereafter are as follows:
(13) Cross State Air Pollution Rule SO2 Annual Trading Program
For purposes of this paragraph (13), the Georgia SO2 Group 2 trading budget and new unit set-aside for allocations of CSAPR SO2 Group 2 allowances, and the variability limit for the Georgia SO2 Group 2 trading budget, for the control periods in 2017 and thereafter are as follows:
(14) Cross State Air Pollution Rule NOx Ozone Season Trading Program
For purposes of this paragraph (14), the Georgia NOx Ozone Season Group 1 trading budget and new unit set-aside for allocations of CSAPR NOx Ozone Season Group 1 allowances, and the variability limit for the Georgia NOx Ozone Season Group 1 trading budget, for the control periods in 2017 and thereafter are as follows:
O.C.G.A. § 12-9-1 et seq., as amended.