NR 439.07(8)
(8)
Procedures for conducting compliance emission tests. In conducting any compliance emission test the following procedures apply:
NR 439.07(8)(a)
(a)
General provisions. Except as provided for in par.
(c),
(d),
(f) or
(g), an emission test shall consist of a minimum of 3 representative repetitions, as determined by the department, of the applicable test method with a minimum sampling time of one hour per repetition. Shorter sampling times as referenced in par.
(g) may be used with the written approval of the department. The arithmetic mean of the results of all repetitions shall be used to determine compliance with an emission limitation. In addition, the following requirements apply:
NR 439.07(8)(a)1.
1. The gas flow rate, in dry standard cubic feet per minute, shall be determined during each repetition of an emission test using Method 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 2H, 3, 3A, 3B, and 4 in
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in s.
NR 484.04 (13), as applicable.
NR 439.07(8)(a)2.
2. A record shall be maintained of all persons who have handled the test samples.
NR 439.07(8)(b)
(b)
Particulate matter. When compliance with a particulate emission limitation is determined using Method 5, 5A, 5B, 5D, 5E, 5F, 5G, 5H, 5I, or 17 in
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in s.
NR 484.04 (13), the test shall consist of 3 representative repetitions. In addition, the following provisions apply:
NR 439.07(8)(b)1.
1. Sootblowing shall be performed during one repetition of each test for particulate emissions on any boiler that routinely employs sootblowing, unless the boiler uses a continuous sootblowing system. If a continuous sootblowing system is operating during the test, compliance with the emission limitation shall be determined by the arithmetic mean of the results of all repetitions. If a continuous sootblowing system is not operating during the test, the representative average pounds of particulate emissions per million Btu heat input shall be determined by the following equation:
E = Es ((A + B) S/AR) + Ens((R - S)/R - (BS/AR))
where:
E is the weighted average pounds of particulate matter per million Btu heat input
Es is the pounds of particulate matter per million Btu heat input for test runs during sootblowing
Ens is the arithmetic average pounds of particulate matter per million Btu heat input for test runs with no sootblowing
A is the hours of sootblowing during test runs containing sootblowing
B is the hours with no sootblowing during test runs containing sootblowing
R is the average hours of boiler operation per 24 hours
S is the average hours of sootblowing per 24 hours
NR 439.07(8)(b)2.
2. Each repetition for a particulate emission test shall have a sample volume of at least 30 dry standard cubic feet.
NR 439.07(8)(b)4.
4. Heat input shall be equal to the fuel use rate multiplied by the heat content of the fuel on an as-fired basis. Fuels shall be analyzed for heat content using the procedures in Method 19 in
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in s.
NR 484.04 (13).
NR 439.07(8)(b)5.
5. Any boiler emission rate in pounds per million Btu heat input shall be determined using the heat input based on fuel use rate. The emission rate may be determined using the F-Factor calculation shown in Method 19 in
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in s.
NR 484.04 (13), with written approval from the department. If the F-Factor method is used, an ultimate fuel analysis shall be performed. An integrated gas sample, using Method 3, 3A or 3B in
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in s.
NR 484.04 (13), shall be collected and analyzed for oxygen and carbon dioxide content. Other methods for determining the boiler heat input may be used only if approved, in writing, by the department.
NR 439.07(8)(b)6.
6. If cyclonic flow is a possibility at a particulate emission test location, a test for the presence of cyclonic flow shall be performed before the particulate test using the procedures in Method 1 in
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in s.
NR 484.04 (13). If cyclonic flow is present, the flow must be straightened before testing can begin unless the source owner or operator demonstrates, to the department's satisfaction, the acceptability of the location using the alternate procedure to Method 1. If cyclonic flow is not present, testing can proceed.
NR 439.07(8)(b)7.
7. Except for sources subject to emission testing requirements in ch.
NR 440, the department may require the owner or operator of a source capable of emitting condensible particulate matter, to include an analysis of the back half of the stack sampling train catch in the total particulate catch for any emission test using Method 5, 5A, 5B, 5D, 5E, 5F, 5G, 5H, 5I, or 17, in
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in s.
NR 484.04 (13). This procedure and analysis shall be performed using Method 202 in
40 CFR part 51, Appendix M, incorporated by reference in s.
NR 484.04 (9).
NR 439.07(8)(c)1.1. When compliance with a sulfur dioxide emission limitation is determined using Method 6 or 6A in
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in s.
NR 484.04 (13), the test shall consist of 3 repetitions. A repetition shall consist of 2 20-minute sampling periods with each sampling period followed by a 15-minute fresh air purge. The 2 samples shall be analyzed independently. The arithmetic mean of the results of the 2 samples shall be the result of that repetition.
NR 439.07(8)(c)2.
2. When compliance with a sulfur dioxide emission limitation is determined using Method 6B in
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in s.
NR 484.04 (13), the test shall consist of 3 24-hour repetitions with the sampling train operating continuously during each 24-hour repetition.
NR 439.07(8)(c)3.
3. When compliance with a sulfur dioxide emission limitation is determined using Method 6C in
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in s.
NR 484.04 (13), the test shall consist of 3 representative repetitions.
NR 439.07(8)(d)1.1. When compliance with a nitrogen oxide emission limitation is determined using Method 7, 7A or 7B in
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in s.
NR 484.04 (13), the test shall consist of 3 repetitions. A repetition shall consist of 4 2-liter evacuated sample bottles that are filled, one at a time, with stack gas at 15 minute intervals. The 4 samples shall be analyzed independently. The arithmetic mean of the results of the 4 samples shall be the result of that repetition.
NR 439.07(8)(d)2.
2. When compliance with a nitrogen oxide emission limitation is determined using Method 7C, 7D, or 7E in
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in s.
NR 484.04 (13), the test shall consist of 3 representative repetitions.
NR 439.07(8)(e)
(e)
Organic compound emissions. When compliance with an organic compound emission limitation is determined using Methods 18, 25, 25A, or 25B in
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in s.
NR 484.04 (13), the test shall consist of a minimum of 3 representative repetitions.
NR 439.07(8)(f)
(f)
Visible emissions. When compliance with a visible emission limitation is determined using Method 9 in
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A-4, incorporated by reference in s.
NR 484.04 (13), the test shall be performed based on the either of the following time criteria, unless otherwise specified in any applicable regulation, permit or compliance order:
NR 439.07(8)(f)1.
1. For a new construction permit, operation permit or a renewal of an operation permit,
the minimum total time of observations shall be 60 minutes, consisting of 10 6-minute averages.
NR 439.07(8)(f)2.
2. For any other circumstances, the minimum total time of observations shall be 18 minutes, consisting of 3 6-minute averages.
NR 439.07(8)(g)
(g)
Exceptions. With department approval, compliance with pars.
(a) to
(e) may be determined as the arithmetic mean of 2 representative repetitions if 3 repetitions cannot be used to determine compliance because of any of the following circumstances:
NR 439.07(8)(g)1.
1. A shutdown of the process being tested due to circumstances beyond the control of the source owner or operator.
NR 439.07(8)(g)2.
2. A production cycle that does not allow for 3 repetitions of the test method.
NR 439.07(8)(g)5.
5. Any other circumstances beyond the control of the tester or the owner or operator of the source.
NR 439.07(9)
(9)
Emission test reporting requirements. The owner or operator of the source tested, including initial certification tests and relative accuracy tests performed under s.
NR 439.09, shall submit 2 copies of the emission test report to the department within 60 days after completion of a compliance emission test if no samples were collected by the department witness. If samples were collected by the department, the test report shall be submitted within 30 days after the results from the test samples have been reported to the source owner or operator by the department. If requested, the department may grant an extension of up to 30 days for test report submittal. The failure to include the following information in an emission test report may result in rejection of the test. The emission test report shall include, but need not be limited to, the following information:
NR 439.07(9)(a)
(a) A detailed description of the process tested and the sampling procedure employed.
NR 439.07(9)(b)
(b) A log of the operating conditions of the process tested and any associated air pollution control device.
NR 439.07(9)(c)
(c) A summary of results expressed in units consistent with the emission limitation applicable to the source.
NR 439.07(9)(d)
(d) Sample calculations employing all the formulas used to calculate the results.
NR 439.07(9)(e)
(e) The field and laboratory data for each repetition of the test.
NR 439.07(9)(f)
(f) Calibration data for the components of the sampling train used.
NR 439.07(9)(g)
(g) The results of quality assurance audit sample analyses required in the reference method.
NR 439.07(9)(h)
(h) The report of any visible emission evaluations performed by the tester or source owner or operator.
NR 439.07(9)(i)
(i) A copy of any steam, opacity or airflow charts made during the test.
NR 439.07(9)(j)
(j) The report of any fuel analysis performed on the fuel burned during the test.
NR 439.07(9)(k)
(k) Documentation of any process upset occurring during the test.
NR 439.07(9)(L)
(L) An explanation of any excessive variation in the results when comparing the repetitions of the compliance emission test.
NR 439.07(9)(m)
(m) If the compliance emission test being conducted is a retest, the changes made to the process or control device since the last test.
NR 439.07(10)
(10)
Reporting of test results for tests conducted by the department. The department shall furnish a report of emission tests it conducts to the source owner or operator within 60 days after the testing is completed. This emission test report shall include, but need not be limited to, the following information:
NR 439.07(10)(a)
(a) A summary of results expressed in units consistent with the emission limitation applicable to the source.
NR 439.07(10)(b)
(b) Sample calculations employing all formulas used to calculate the results.
NR 439.07(10)(c)
(c) The field and laboratory data for each repetition of the test.
NR 439.07(10)(d)
(d) Calibration data for the components of the sampling train used.
NR 439.07(10)(e)
(e) The results of quality assurance audit sample analyses required in the reference method.
NR 439.07(10)(f)
(f) The report of any visible emission evaluations performed by the department.
NR 439.07(10)(g)
(g) The report of any fuel analysis performed on the fuel burned during the test.
NR 439.07 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 1987, No. 381, eff. 10-1-87; am. (1) (c) 1., (i) 12. and 13., (2) (a) 5. and 6.,
Register, February, 1990, No. 419, eff. 3-1-90; am. (intro.), renum. (1) (a) to (g), (2) and (3) to be (1) to (10), NR 439.08 and 439.09 and am. (1), (8) (a), (b), (g), (m), (9) (a) and (10) (b),
Register, May, 1992, No. 437, eff. 6-1-92; am. (1), (8) (g), (i) and (n),
Register, December, 1993, No. 456, eff. 1-1-94; am. (1), (8) (b), (e) to (k), (m) and (n),
Register, February, 1995, No. 470, eff. 3-1-95; am. (4),
Register, September, 1997, No. 501 eff. 10‐1‐97
; am. (1) and (4),
Register, November, 1999, No. 527, eff. 12-1-99; r. (8) (L),
Register, March, 2000, No. 531, eff. 4-1-00;
CR 02-146: am. (2) (intro.), (8) (a) and (9) (intro.), renum. (8) (b) to be (b) 1., (8) (d) to (h) to be (8) (b) 2. to 6., (8) (j) to be (8) (c) 1., (8) (k) to be (8) (c) 2., (8) (m) to be (8) (d) 1. and (8) (o) to be (8) (a) 2., cr. (8) (b) (intro.), (8) (c) 3., (8) (d) 2. and (8) (e) and (f), renumber and am. (8) (c) to be (8) (g), (8) (i) to be (8) (a) 1. and (8) (n) to be (8) (b) 7.,
Register October 2003 No. 574, eff. 11-1-03;
CR 09-020: am. (8) (b) 7.
Register January 2010 No. 649, eff. 2-1-10.
NR 439.075
NR 439.075 Periodic compliance emission testing requirements. NR 439.075(1)(a)(a) The owner or operator of a direct stationary source specified in sub.
(2) which has been issued an air pollution control permit under s.
285.60, Stats., shall comply with the compliance emission testing requirements of this section.
NR 439.075(1)(b)
(b) Nothing in this section may be construed as preventing the department from requiring the performance of additional compliance emission tests on the affected sources or requiring tests for pollutants and sources other than those specified in this section.
NR 439.075(2)
(2)
Affected emission points and air contaminants requiring testing. NR 439.075(2)(a)
(a) Except as provided in sub.
(4), the owner or operator of a source identified in this paragraph, with an emission point that has allowable emissions of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide or volatile organic compounds of 100 tons or more per year or allowable emissions of total reduced sulfur of 25 tons or more per year, shall perform compliance emission testing according to the testing schedules in sub.
(3).
NR 439.075(2)(a)3.
3. Compliance emission testing for total reduced sulfur is required for an emission point subject to an emission limitation in s.
NR 417.06.
NR 439.075(2)(a)4.
4. Compliance emission testing for volatile organic compounds is required for an emission point subject to an emission limitation in s.
NR 421.03,
421.04,
422.05 to
422.08,
422.09 to
422.155,
423.05, or
424.03 to
424.05 which uses a control device to achieve compliance with the applicable requirements. This test shall include a determination of the overall control efficiency of the control device on the affected emission point.
NR 439.075(2)(b)
(b) The owner or operator of a source, subject to the requirements of ch.
NR 427 or chs.
NR 445 to
449, shall perform compliance emission testing for lead, mercury, beryllium or vinyl chloride according to the testing schedules in sub.
(3).
NR 439.075(2)(b)3.
3. Compliance emission testing for vinyl chloride is required for an emission point identified in s.
NR 449.04,
449.05, or
449.06 (1),
(2),
(3), or
(4) and for any control system to which reactor emissions are required to be ducted in s.
NR 449.06 (1) (b) or
(5) (a) or
(b) or to which fugitive emissions are required to be ducted in s.
NR 449.07 (2) (a),
(b),
(c),
(e),
(f), or
(i).
NR 439.075(2)(b)4.
4. Compliance emission testing for lead is required for an emission point with allowable emissions of one ton per year or more that is subject to an emission limitation in s.
NR 427.03.
NR 439.075(2)(c)
(c) Except as provided in sub.
(4), the owner or operator of a source identified in this paragraph which is subject to the requirements of ch.
NR 440 shall perform compliance emission testing for the following air contaminants according to the testing schedules in sub.
(3).
NR 439.075(2)(c)1.
1. Compliance emission testing for particulate matter is required for the following:
NR 439.075(2)(c)1.d.
d. Dryers at asphalt concrete plants subject to s.
NR 440.25 with a rated capacity of 250 tons per hour or more at 5% moisture removal.
NR 439.075(2)(c)1.e.
e. Fluid catalytic cracking unit catalyst regenerators and fuel gas combustion devices at petroleum refineries subject to s.
NR 440.26.
NR 439.075(2)(c)1.g.
g. Cupola, electric arc and reverberatory furnaces at secondary brass and bronze ingot production plants subject to s.
NR 440.30.
