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.
NR 439.075(2)(c)3.
3. Compliance emission testing for volatile organic compounds, including a determination of the overall control efficiency of any control device, is required for the following:
NR 439.075(2)(c)3.b.
b. Control devices at facilities subject to the automobile and light-duty truck surface coating requirements in s.
NR 440.53.
