NR 440.218(7)(b)9.
9. Method 23 of
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in
s. NR 440.17 (1), shall be used to measure total dioxin/furan emissions. The minimum sample time shall be 4 hours per test run. If the affected facility has selected the toxic equivalency standards for dioxin/furan, under
sub. (3), the following procedures shall be used to determine compliance:
NR 440.218(7)(b)9.a.
a. Measure the concentration of each dioxin/furan tetra- through octa- congener emitted using Method 23.
NR 440.218(7)(b)9.b.
b. For each dioxin/furan congener measured in accordance with
subd. 9. a., multiply the congener concentration by its corresponding toxic equivalency factor specified in Table 2.
NR 440.218(7)(b)9.c.
c. Sum the products calculated in accordance with
subd. 9. b. to obtain the total concentration of dioxin/furan emitted in terms of toxic equivalency.
NR 440.218(7)(b)10.
10. Method 26 or 26A of
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in
s. NR 440.17 (1), shall be used to measure hydrogen chloride emissions. If the affected facility has selected the percentage reduction standards for hydrogen chloride under
sub. (3), the percentage reduction in hydrogen chloride emissions (%R
HCl) shall be computed using the following formula:
where:
%RHCl is the percentage reduction of hydrogen chloride emissions achieved
Ei is the hydrogen chloride emission concentration measured at the control device inlet, corrected to 7% oxygen, dry basis
Eo is the hydrogen chloride emission concentration measured at the control device outlet, corrected to 7% oxygen, dry basis
NR 440.218(7)(b)11.
11. Method 29 of
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in
s. NR 440.17 (1), shall be used to measure lead, cadmium and mercury emissions. If the affected facility has selected the percentage reduction standards for metals under
sub. (3), the percentage reduction in emissions (%R
metal) shall be computed using the following formula:
where:
%Rmetal is the percentage reduction of metal emission of lead, cadmium or mercury achieved
Ei is the metal emission concentration of lead, cadmium or mercury, measured at the control device inlet, corrected to 7% oxygen, dry basis
Eo is the metal emission concentration of lead, cadmium or mercury, measured at the control device outlet, corrected to 7% oxygen, dry basis
NR 440.218(7)(b)12.
12. Method 22 of
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in
s. NR 440.17 (1), shall be used to determine compliance with the fugitive ash emission limit under
sub. (3) (c). The minimum observation time shall be a series of 3 1-hour observations.
NR 440.218(7)(c)
(c) Following the date on which the initial performance test is completed or is required to be completed under
s. NR 440.08, whichever date comes first, the owner or operator of an affected facility shall do the following, as applicable:
NR 440.218(7)(c)1.
1. Determine compliance with the opacity limit by conducting an annual performance test, no more than 12 months following the previous performance test, using the applicable procedures and test methods listed in
par. (b).
NR 440.218(7)(c)2.
2. Determine compliance with the particulate matter, carbon monoxide and hydrogen chloride emission limits by conducting an annual performance test, no more than 12 months following the previous performance test, using the applicable procedures and test methods listed in
par. (b). If all 3 performance tests over a 3-year period indicate compliance with the emission limit for a pollutant (particulate matter, carbon monoxide or hydrogen chloride), the owner or operator may forego a performance test for that pollutant for the subsequent 2 years. At a minimum, a performance test for particulate matter, carbon monoxide and hydrogen chloride shall be conducted every third year, no more than 36 months following the previous performance test. If a performance test conducted every third year indicates compliance with the emission limit for a pollutant (particulate matter, carbon monoxide or hydrogen chloride), the owner or operator may forego a performance test for that pollutant for an additional 2 years. If any performance test indicates noncompliance with the respective emission limit, a performance test for that pollutant shall be conducted annually until all annual performance tests over a 3-year period indicate compliance with the emission limit. The use of the bypass stack during a performance test shall invalidate the performance test.
NR 440.218(7)(c)3.
3. For large HMIWI, determine compliance with the visible emission limits for fugitive emissions from flyash/bottom ash storage and handling by conducting a performance test using Method 22 of
40 CFR part 60, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in
s. NR 440.17 (1), on an annual basis, no more than 12 months following the previous performance test.
NR 440.218(7)(c)4.
4. Facilities using a CEMS to demonstrate compliance with any of the emission limits under
sub. (3) shall do both of the following:
NR 440.218(7)(c)4.a.
a. Determine compliance with the appropriate emission limits using a 12-hour rolling average, calculated each hour as the average of the previous 12 operating hours, not including startup, shutdown or malfunction.
NR 440.218(7)(d)
(d) The owner or operator of an affected facility equipped with a dry scrubber followed by a fabric filter, a wet scrubber, or a dry scrubber followed by a fabric filter and wet scrubber shall do both of the following:
NR 440.218(7)(d)1.
1. Establish the appropriate maximum and minimum operating parameters, indicated in Table 3 for each control system, as site specific operating parameters during the initial performance test to determine compliance with the emission limits.
NR 440.218(7)(d)2.
2. Following the date on which the initial performance test is completed or is required to be completed under
s. NR 440.08, whichever date comes first, ensure that the affected facility does not operate above any of the applicable maximum operating parameters or below any of the applicable minimum operating parameters listed in Table 3 and measured as 3-hour rolling averages, calculated each hour as the average of the previous 3 operating hours, at all times except during periods of startup, shutdown and malfunction. Operating parameter limits do not apply during performance tests. Operation above the established maximum or below the established minimum operating parameters shall constitute a violation of established operating parameters.
NR 440.218(7)(e)
(e) Except as provided in
par. (h), the following shall constitute a violation of the emission limit indicated for affected facilities equipped with a dry scrubber followed by a fabric filter:
NR 440.218(7)(e)1.
1. Operation of the affected facility above the maximum charge rate and below the minimum secondary chamber temperature, each measured on a 3-hour rolling average, simultaneously shall constitute a violation of the carbon monoxide emission limit.
NR 440.218(7)(e)2.
2. Operation of the affected facility above the maximum fabric filter inlet temperature, above the maximum charge rate, and below the minimum dioxin/furan sorbent flow rate, each measured on a 3-hour rolling average, simultaneously shall constitute a violation of the dioxin/furan emission limit.
NR 440.218(7)(e)3.
3. Operation of the affected facility above the maximum charge rate and below the minimum hydrogen chloride sorbent flow rate, each measured on a 3-hour rolling average, simultaneously shall constitute a violation of the hydrogen chloride emission limit.
NR 440.218(7)(e)4.
4. Operation of the affected facility above the maximum charge rate and below the minimum mercury sorbent flow rate, each measured on a 3-hour rolling average, simultaneously shall constitute a violation of the mercury emission limit.
NR 440.218(7)(e)5.
5. Use of the bypass stack, except during startup, shutdown or malfunction, shall constitute a violation of the particulate matter, dioxin/furan, hydrogen chloride, lead, cadmium and mercury emission limits.
NR 440.218(7)(f)
(f) Except as provided in
par. (h), the following shall constitute a violation of the emission limit indicated for affected facilities equipped with a wet scrubber:
NR 440.218(7)(f)1.
1. Operation of the affected facility above the maximum charge rate and below the minimum pressure drop across the wet scrubber or below the minimum horsepower or amperage to the system, each measured on a 3-hour rolling average, simultaneously shall constitute a violation of the particulate matter emission limit.
NR 440.218(7)(f)2.
2. Operation of the affected facility above the maximum charge rate and below the minimum secondary chamber temperature, each measured on a 3-hour rolling average, simultaneously shall constitute a violation of the carbon monoxide emission limit.
NR 440.218(7)(f)3.
3. Operation of the affected facility above the maximum charge rate, below the minimum secondary chamber temperature, and below the minimum scrubber liquor flow rate, each measured on a 3-hour rolling average, simultaneously shall constitute a violation of the dioxin/furan emission limit.
NR 440.218(7)(f)4.
4. Operation of the affected facility above the maximum charge rate and below the minimum scrubber liquor pH, each measured on a 3-hour rolling average, simultaneously shall constitute a violation of the hydrogen chloride emission limit.
NR 440.218(7)(f)5.
5. Operation of the affected facility above the maximum flue gas temperature and above the maximum charge rate, each measured on a 3-hour rolling average, simultaneously shall constitute a violation of the mercury emission limit.
NR 440.218(7)(f)6.
6. Use of the bypass stack, except during startup, shutdown or malfunction, shall constitute a violation of the particulate matter, dioxin/furan, hydrogen chloride, lead, cadmium and mercury emission limits.
NR 440.218(7)(g)
(g) Except as provided in
par. (h), the following shall constitute a violation of the emission limit indicated for affected facilities equipped with a dry scrubber followed by a fabric filter and a wet scrubber:
NR 440.218(7)(g)1.
1. Operation of the affected facility above the maximum charge rate and below the minimum secondary chamber temperature, each measured on a 3-hour rolling average, simultaneously shall constitute a violation of the carbon monoxide emission limit.
NR 440.218(7)(g)2.
2. Operation of the affected facility above the maximum fabric filter inlet temperature, above the maximum charge rate, and below the minimum dioxin/furan sorbent flow rate, each measured on a 3-hour rolling average, simultaneously shall constitute a violation of the dioxin/furan emission limit.
NR 440.218(7)(g)3.
3. Operation of the affected facility above the maximum charge rate and below the minimum scrubber liquor pH, each measured on a 3-hour rolling average, simultaneously shall constitute a violation of the hydrogen chloride emission limit.
NR 440.218(7)(g)4.
4. Operation of the affected facility above the maximum charge rate and below the minimum mercury sorbent flow rate, each measured on a 3-hour rolling average, simultaneously shall constitute a violation of the mercury emission limit.
NR 440.218(7)(g)5.
5. Use of the bypass stack, except during startup, shutdown or malfunction, shall constitute a violation of the particulate matter, dioxin/furan, hydrogen chloride, lead, cadmium and mercury emission limits.
NR 440.218(7)(h)
(h) The owner or operator of an affected facility may conduct a repeat performance test within 30 days of violation of an applicable operating parameter to demonstrate that the affected facility is not in violation of the applicable emission limits. Repeat performance tests conducted pursuant to this paragraph shall be conducted using the identical operating parameters that indicated a violation under
par. (e),
(f) or
(g).
NR 440.218(7)(i)
(i) The owner or operator of an affected facility using an air pollution control device other than a dry scrubber followed by a fabric filter, a wet scrubber, or a dry scrubber followed by a fabric filter and a wet scrubber to comply with the emission limits under
sub. (3) shall petition the administrator for other site-specific operating parameters to be established during the initial performance test and continuously monitored thereafter. The owner or operator may not conduct the initial performance test until after the petition has been approved by the administrator.
NR 440.218(7)(j)
(j) The owner or operator of an affected facility may conduct a repeat performance test at any time to establish new values for the operating parameters. The department may request a repeat performance test at any time.
NR 440.218(8)(a)(a) The owner or operator of an affected facility shall install, calibrate to manufacturers' specifications, maintain and operate devices, or establish methods, for monitoring the applicable maximum and minimum operating parameters listed in Table 3 such that these devices or methods measure and record values for these operating parameters at the frequencies indicated in Table 3 at all times except during periods of startup and shutdown.
NR 440.218(8)(b)
(b) The owner or operator of an affected facility shall install, calibrate to manufacturers' specifications, maintain and operate a device, or establish a method, for measuring the use of the bypass stack including date, time and duration.
NR 440.218(8)(c)
(c) The owner or operator of an affected facility using something other than a dry scrubber followed by a fabric filter, a wet scrubber, or a dry scrubber followed by a fabric filter and a wet scrubber to comply with the emission limits under
sub. (3) shall install, calibrate to the manufacturers' specifications, maintain and operate the equipment necessary to monitor the site-specific operating parameters developed pursuant to
sub. (7) (i).
NR 440.218(8)(d)
(d) The owner or operator of an affected facility shall obtain monitoring data at all times during HMIWI operation except during periods of monitoring equipment malfunction, calibration or repair. At a minimum, valid monitoring data shall be obtained for 75% of the operating hours per day and for 90% of the operating days per calendar quarter that the affected facility is combusting hospital waste, medical/infectious waste or both.
NR 440.218(9)(a)(a) The owner or operator of an affected facility shall submit notifications, as provided by
s. NR 440.07. In addition, the owner or operator shall submit the following information:
NR 440.218(9)(b)
(b) The owner or operator of an affected facility shall maintain the following information, as applicable, for a period of at least 5 years:
NR 440.218(9)(b)2.a.
a. Concentrations of any pollutant listed in
sub. (3) or measurements of opacity as determined by the continuous emission monitoring system, if applicable.
NR 440.218(9)(b)2.d.
d. Fabric filter inlet temperatures during each minute of operation, as applicable.
NR 440.218(9)(b)2.e.
e. Amount and type of dioxin/furan sorbent used during each hour of operation, as applicable.
NR 440.218(9)(b)2.f.
f. Amount and type of mercury sorbent used during each hour of operation, as applicable.
NR 440.218(9)(b)2.g.
g. Amount and type of hydrogen chloride sorbent used during each hour of operation, as applicable.
NR 440.218(9)(b)2.i.
i. Liquor flow rate to the wet scrubber inlet during each minute of operation, as applicable.
NR 440.218(9)(b)2.j.
j. Horsepower or amperage to the wet scrubber during each minute of operation, as applicable.
NR 440.218(9)(b)2.k.
k. Pressure drop across the wet scrubber system during each minute of operation, as applicable.
NR 440.218(9)(b)2.L.
L. Temperature at the outlet from the wet scrubber during each minute of operation, as applicable.
NR 440.218(9)(b)2.m.
m. pH at the inlet to the wet scrubber during each minute of operation, as applicable.
NR 440.218(9)(b)2.n.
n. Records indicating use of the bypass stack, including dates, times and durations.
NR 440.218(9)(b)3.
3. Identification of calendar days for which data on emission rates or operating parameters specified under
subd. 2. have not been obtained, with an identification of the emission rates or operating parameters not measured, reasons for not obtaining the data and a description of corrective actions taken.
NR 440.218(9)(b)4.
4. Identification of calendar days, times and durations of malfunctions, a description of the malfunction and the corrective action taken.
NR 440.218(9)(b)5.
5. Identification of calendar days for which data on emission rates or operating parameters specified under
subd. 2. exceeded the applicable limits, with a description of the exceedances, reasons for the exceedances, and a description of corrective actions taken.
NR 440.218(9)(b)6.
6. The results of the initial, annual and any subsequent performance tests conducted to determine compliance with the emission limits or to establish operating parameters, as applicable.
NR 440.218(9)(b)8.
8. Records showing the names of HMIWI operators who have completed review of the information in
sub. (4) (h) as required by
sub. (4) (i), including the date of the initial review and all subsequent annual reviews.
