Illinois Administrative Code
Title 62 - MINING
Part 245 - HYDRAULIC FRACTURING REGULATORY ACT
Subpart I - HIGH VOLUME HORIZONTAL HYDRAULIC FRACTURING PRODUCTION
Section 245.910 - Uncontrolled Emissions from Storage Tanks Containing Natural Gas and Hydrocarbon Fluids

Universal Citation: 62 IL Admin Code ยง 245.910

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024

a) In addition to the requirements of Section 245.900, uncontrolled emissionsexceeding 6 tons per year from storage tanks containing natural gas or hydrocarbon fluids shall be recovered and routed to a flare that is designed in accordance with 40 CFR 60.18 and is certified by the manufacturer of the device. Permittees shall calculate whether uncontrolled emissions from storage tanks exceed 6 tons per year by using a generally accepted model or calculation methodology based on the maximum average daily throughput determined for a 30 day period of production prior to the applicable emission determination deadline, pursuant to 40 CFR 60.5365(e).

b) The permittee shall maintain and operate the flare in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

c) Any flare used under this Section must be equipped with an auto-igniter and a reliable continuous ignition source over the duration of production pursuant to the requirements of Section 245.900(h). (Section 1-75(e)(6) of the Act) The manufacturer's specifications for all flares must be provided to the Department before operation of the flare begins, and the Department shall post the specifications to its website.

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