Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 148 - EMISSIONS FROM SMALLER-SCALE ELECTRIC GENERATING RESOURCES
Section 096-148-6 - Generator Certification

Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-148-6

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A.Any generator subject to Subsection 5B, 5C, or 5D of this Chapter shall be certified by one of the following certifications:

(1) Certification by the California Air Resources Board pursuant to Title 17, sections 94200 through 94214 of the California Code of Regulations as amended on September 4, 2002 and incorporated by reference herein;

(2) Certification from the generator supplier that satisfies the requirements of Subsection 6B and 6C; or

(3) Certification by the owner or operator that the generator satisfies the requirements of Subsection 6B and 6C.

B.A certification under this Section shall apply to a specific make and model of generator and shall include the certifying entity's statement that such make and model of generator has the ability to operate in compliance with the emission standards of Subsection 5B of this Chapter for the lesser of the first 15,000 hours of operation or three years, when such generator is installed, operated and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions.

C.A generator's compliance with the emission standards of Subsection 5B, 5C, or 5D of this Chapter when installed and operated for the lesser of the first 15,000 hours or three years of operation shall be verified by emission tests performed as follows:

(1) Unless specified otherwise in this Chapter, using EPA reference Methods, California Air Resources Board methods EPA has approved, or equivalent test methods approved by the Department and EPA;

(2) At ISO full load design conditions unless alternative load conditions are specified by the applicable testing methods;

(3) For a generator with a reciprocating engine using liquid-fuel, particulate matter emissions shall be tested using ISO Method 8178 D2; and

(4) If the owner or operator of a certified generator modifies such generator from the original design in a manner that will increase emissions, within 180 days of the modification, the owner or operator shall either:
(a) Perform a test of the generator's emissions to demonstrate compliance with the emission standards of Subsection 5B this Chapter using a test method approved by the Department and EPA, or

(b) For a generator certified by the supplier, obtain from the supplier an amendment of the existing certification or a new certification of compliance for the modified generator.

D.Documentation sufficient to demonstrate certification shall include:

(1) A valid supplier's certificate stating that the subject make and model of generator is capable of compliance as provided in Subsection 6B of this Chapter;

(2) A valid and effective Executive Order issued by the California Air Resources Board certifying compliance as required by Subsection 6B of this Chapter; or

(3) Written documentation of the owner or operator sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this Chapter that may include, but is not limited to:
(a) Emissions test data of the subject generator from testing that occurred within the previous twelve months that demonstrates compliance with the applicable emission standards of this Chapter;

(b) Emissions test data or other data obtained during the first 15,000 hours of operation or first three years of operation sufficient to demonstrate operation in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter; or

(c) Other documentation as approved by the Department and EPA.

E.The owner or operator of a generator that is operating in compliance with the emission standards of this Chapter pursuant to a certification shall maintain such a generator as prescribed by the manufacturer.

F.The owner or operator of any generator that is certified to operate in compliance with the emissions standards of this Chapter shall display the following statement on the nameplate of the unit or in a conspicuous location attached to the unit with the following text:

"This generator is certified as meeting the emission standards of Chapter 148 of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection regulations when maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions."

G.The owner or operator of a generator that is operating in compliance with the emission standards of this Chapter pursuant to a certification shall comply with all other applicable requirements of this Chapter including, but not limited to, fuel requirements, record keeping and reporting.

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