Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 58 - Environmental Quality, Department of
Rule 58.01.01 - RULES FOR THE CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION IN IDAHO
Section 58.01.01.798 - ELECTRICAL GENERATORS
Current through August 31, 2023
The following requirements apply to all electrical generators used to provide electrical power to any nonmetallic mineral processing plant. The requirements apply to each site of operations. (3-28-23)
01. Fuel Type. Only ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials) Grade 1 or 2 fuel oil may be used. The sulfur content of the fuel used must not exceed the percentages of sulfur given in Section 725. (3-28-23)
02. Generator Operating Requirements. For the purposes of Sections 790 through 799, the following apply to all electrical generators.
Rated Output Capacities (kW) |
Allowable Operating Hours (hr/day) |
Allowable Operating Hours (hr/yr) |
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Attainment Unclassifiable Areas |
PM-10 Nonattainment Areas |
Attainment Unclassifiable Areas |
PM-10 Nonattainment Areas |
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0 - 454 |
24 |
8 |
8760 |
2880 |
455 - 1000 |
24 |
24 |
8760 |
8760 |
1001 - 2000 |
24 |
24 |
5200 |
5200 |
kW = kilowatts |
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hr/day = hours per day |
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hr/yr = hours per year |
(3-28-23)
03. Generator Opacity Limit. Visible emissions from any generator stack, vent, or other functionally equivalent opening must not exceed twenty percent (20%) opacity for a period or periods aggregating more than three (3) minutes in any sixty (60) minute period. Opacity must be determined using the test methods and procedures contained in Section 625. (3-28-23)
04. Monitoring and Recordkeeping Requirements. (3-28-23)