N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27-16.16

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 7:27-16.16 - Other source operations

(a) The provisions of this section apply to any source operation, except source operations in the following categories ( note: source operations in those categories designated by an asterisk that have the potential to emit three pounds per hour or more of VOC and that are located at a major VOC facility are regulated by N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.17) :

1. VOC storage operations;

2. Gasoline transfer operations;

3. VOC transfer operations, other than gasoline;

4. Marine transfer operations;

5. Open top tanks and surface cleaners;

6. Surface coating and graphic arts operations;

7. Boilers;

8. Stationary combustion turbines;

9. Stationary reciprocating engines;

10. Asphalt pavement production plants;

11. Natural gas pipeline blowdown events;

12. Flares;

13. Petroleum solvent dry cleaning operations;

14. Fiberglass manufacturing furnaces;

15. Glass manufacturing furnaces;

16. Fuel burning for steam generation for space heating;

17. Sulfuric acid plant burners;

18. Any source operation regulated pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.14 or 16.17; and

19. Any source operation exempted from this subchapter pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.27.

(b) Source operations to which this section apply are not limited to those involved in manufacturing and include, without limit, the following: agitators, autoclaves, bakery ovens, blenders, centrifuges, distillation processes, driers, extruders, fermentation processes, fiberglass boat or vessel manufacturing operations, except any source operation regulated pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.14, fiberglass product manufacturing operations, foam blowing operations, fumigation chambers, mills, mixers, ovens, reactors, receivers, roasters, sterilization operations, and synthetic fiber manufacturing operations. The provisions of this section do not apply to any insignificant source operation as defined in N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.2 or 22.1.

(c) No person shall cause, suffer, allow, or permit any VOC to be emitted into the outdoor atmosphere from any source operation subject to the provisions of this section, in excess of the maximum allowable emission rate, as determined in accordance with the procedure in (d) below.

(d) For the purposes of (c) above, the maximum allowable emission rate for a source operation subject to this section shall be determined in accordance with the following procedure:

1. Determine the vapor pressure at standard conditions in pounds per square inch absolute of the VOC emitted from the source operation.

2. Determine the percent by volume of the VOC in the source gas emitted from the source operation. Whenever dilution gas is added to the source gas from a source operation, the source gas shall be considered to have the gas discharge rate and composition prior to such dilution, in accordance with the following:

i. If the source operation discharges under a ventilation hood, concentration of VOC and the flow rate of the source gas may be measured or otherwise determined in the duct connecting the hood to the inlet of the ventilation fan.

ii. If the emissions and ventilation air are conveyed through ducts from the source operation to the outdoor atmosphere with no interruption, the concentration of VOC and the rate of the source gas are to be determined inside the ducts.

iii. For all other source operations including, but not limited to, evaporation from steps in chemical manufacturing processes, the concentration of VOC and the rate of the source gas shall be measured at a point no farther than six inches (15 centimeters) downstream from the point at which the vapors leave the process equipment.

3. If the vapor pressure of the VOC is less than 14.7 psia, from Table 16B, find the source gas range classification by selecting the appropriate line for the vapor pressure as determined in (d)1 above and the appropriate column for the percent by volume of the VOC in the source gas emitted from the source operation as determined in (d)2 above.

4. If the vapor pressure of the VOC is equal to or greater than 14.7 psia:

i. The source gas range classification is Range A if the percent by volume of the VOC in the source gas emitted from the source operation as determined in (d)2 above is not greater than 0.1 percent (1,000 ppm).

ii. The source gas range classification is Range B if the percent by volume of the VOC in the source gas emitted from the source operation as determined in (d)2 above is greater than 0.1 percent (1,000 ppm) and is not greater than 1 percent (10,000 ppm).

iii. The source gas range classification is Range I if the percent by volume of the VOC in the source gas emitted from the source operation as determined in (d)2 above is greater than one percent (10,000 ppm) and is not greater than 97 percent.

iv. The source gas range classification is Range G if the percent by volume of the VOC in the source gas emitted from the source operation as determined in (d)2 above is greater than 97 percent and is not greater than 99.5 percent.

v. The source gas range classification is Range H if the percent by volume of the VOC in the source gas emitted from the source operation as determined in (d)2 above is greater than 99.5 percent.

5. From Table 16A, Column 2, determine the maximum allowable percent of process emissions for the source gas range as determined in (d)3 and 4 above.

6. The maximum allowable emission rate is the pounds (kilograms) per hour (or per batch cycle hour) equivalent to the percent of the process emissions shown in Column 2 or the Exclusion Rate shown in Column 3, whichever is greater.

TABLE 16AMAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HOURLY VOC EMISSIONS FROM SOURCE OPERATIONS
Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Maximum	Exclusion Rates
Range	Allowable emissions,	As of June 15, 1990
Determined	Percent of Process	Continuous or
From Table 16B	Emissions by Weight	Batch Cycle Emissions
Pounds Per Hour	Kilograms
Per Hour
Range A	15	3.5	1.59
Range B	15	3	1.36
Range C	15	2.5	1.14
Range D	12	2	0.91
Range E	10	1.5	0.68
Range F	8	1	0.46
Range G	2	0.5	0.23
Range H	0.3	0	0
Range I	15	3.5	1.59

DETERMINANTS OF CONTROLS REQUIRED FOR PROCESS SOURCE GASES

TABLE 16B

DETERMINANTS OF CONTROLS REQUIRED FOR PROCESS SOURCE GASES

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(e) The provisions of (c) above shall not apply to a source gas in Range A or B discharged into the outdoor atmosphere through a local exhaust ventilation system whose intake is located within six inches (15 centimeters) of the point at which the source gas is discharged to an internal work space, provided such exhaust ventilation system:

1. Collects at least 60 percent by volume of a Range A source gas or 85 percent by volume of a Range B source gas emitted from the source operation; and

2. Is equipped with a vapor control system which prevents from being discharged into the outdoor atmosphere at least 85 percent by volume of the VOC collected, on an hourly basis.

(f) For the purpose of this section:

1. Source gases from a single source operation which are emitted from different vents in different range classifications as determined from Table 16B shall be considered as being discharged from separate source operations for each of which the maximum allowable emission rate must be determined separately.

2. Source operations normally falling within the category subject to the provisions of this section but used for research or development purposes are exempt from compliance with (c) above provided they do not exceed the hourly exclusion rates for their ranges, as set forth in Table 16A, Column 3, as applicable; or provided:

i. No more than two times the applicable hourly exclusion rate set forth in Table 16A, Column 3 is emitted in any one hour or over a batch cycle average; and

ii. No more than three times the applicable hourly exclusion rate set forth in Table 16A, Column 3 is emitted in any 24-hour period.

3. The maximum allowable emission rate for source gases physically combined (manifolded) for more than one source operation is the sum of the maximum allowable emission rates for the separate source gases as determined under N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.16(c) and (e). The process emission rate shall be used as the maximum allowable emission rate of a separate source gas if it is less than the applicable exclusion rate contained in Table 16A, Column 3;

4. Until March 28, 1994, the provisions of 3 above may apply to source gases which are mathematically combined, providing approval for such a mathematical combination of sources has been obtained from the Department prior to March 28, 1992;

5. As of March 28, 1992, the Department shall not approve any mathematical combining of source gases; and

6. Any approval of a permit or certificate issued by the Department authorizing the demonstration of compliance through a mathematical combination of sources shall expire as of March 28, 1994. Any person who, as a result of this expiration, must alter any equipment or control apparatus in order to operate in conformance with any requirement of this subchapter shall do so in accordance with the following schedule:

i. By September 24, 1992, apply to the Department for a permit to carry out the alteration; and

ii. By March 28, 1994, comply with the requirements of this chapter and with any provisions or conditions set forth in any alteration permit issued which authorizes the alteration of the equipment or control apparatus.

(g) Any person responsible for a source operation subject to (c) above shall maintain the following records for each source operation:

1. For each different kind of batch or continuous process for which the source operation is used:

i. Record the following information determined in accordance with the procedure for using Table 16A in (d) above: the chemical name and vapor pressure of each VOC used, the percent concentration by volume of VOC in the source gas, the volumetric gas flow rate, the source gas range classification, and the maximum allowable emission rate; also record the maximum actual emission rate and maintain the calculations and any test data used to determine the actual emission rate for each process; and, if the source operation is used for more than one process, record the dates on which the source operation is used for each process; or

ii. Conduct an analysis of the source operation, which demonstrates that, under worst case operating conditions that maximize the VOC emissions after any control, the VOC emission rate of the source operation is in compliance with this section; and maintain process records sufficient to demonstrate whether the VOC emission rate of the source operation from actual operations does not exceed the VOC emission rate under worst case operating conditions;

2. For any source operation that has a thermal oxidizer used to control the emission of VOCs, record on a continuous basis or at a frequency approved in writing by the Department the operating temperature at the exit of the combustion chamber and the carbon monoxide concentration in the flue gas emitted to the outdoor atmosphere; also maintain production records sufficient to demonstrate whether the processes conducted generate VOC emissions within the design parameters of the thermal oxidizer;

3. For any source operation that has a control apparatus using carbon or other adsorptive material used to control the emission of VOC:

i. Record on a continuous basis or at a frequency approved in writing by the Department the concentration of the total VOC in the flue gas emitted to the outdoor atmosphere; or

ii. Record the date and time the carbon or other adsorptive material used in the control apparatus is regenerated or replaced; also maintain production records sufficient to demonstrate whether the processes conducted generate VOC emissions within the design parameters of the control apparatus and any other information required to document whether the control apparatus is being used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended procedures. The manufacturer's recommendations for use and maintenance are also to be readily available on the operating premises, and the person responsible for the source operation shall provide these to the Department upon request; and

4. Upon the request of the Department and at the frequency specified by the Department, record any other operating parameter relevant to the prevention or control of air contaminant emissions from the source operation or control apparatus.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27-16.16

Adopted by 49 N.J.R. 3518(a), effective 11/6/2017

Adopted by 50 N.J.R. 409(a), effective 1/16/2018