Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 106 - LOW SULFUR FUEL
Section 096-106-7 - Test Method and Procedures

Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-106-7

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. Any source achieving compliance using flue gas desulfurization or other sulfur removal processes shall demonstrate compliance through the installation and operation of an approved continuous in-stack sulfur dioxide monitor.

B. Any source achieving compliance using fuel blending involving one or more noncompliance grade fuels shall demonstrate compliance in accordance with the provisions of 40 CFR Part 75 (revised July 1, 1998).

C. Whenever compliance is demonstrated by the analysis of bulk residual oil, EPA Method 19 as published at 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A shall be used. Method 19 includes the following procedures:

(1) ASTM D270-65 and D4177 for Sample Collection, and

(2) ASTM D129 and 1552 for Sample Analysis.

Equivalent procedures may be approved by the Commissioner and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

D. Whenever compliance is demonstrated by the analysis of bulk coal, EPA Method 19 as published at 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A shall be used. Method 19 includes the following procedures:

(1) ASTM D2234 for sample collection,

(2) ASTM D2013 for sample preparation,

(3) ASTM D177 for sulfur analysis,

(4) ASTM D 3173 for moisture analysis, and

(5) ASTM D3176 for gross calorific value determination.

Equivalent procedures may be approved by the Commissioner and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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