Chapter NR 440

NR 440.644(2)(a)20. 20. “VOC emission reduction system" means a system composed of an enclosure, hood, or other device for containment and capture of VOC emissions and a VOC emission control device.

NR 440.644(2)(a)21. 21. “Water-based green tire spray" means any mold release agent and lubricant applied to the inside or outside of green tires that contains 12% or less, by weight, of VOC as sprayed.

NR 440.644(2)(b) (b) As used in this section, symbols not defined in this paragraph have the meanings given in s. NR 440.03.

NR 440.644(2)(b)1. 1. Bo is the total number of beads cemented at a particular bead cementing affected facility for a month.

NR 440.644(2)(b)2. 2. Ca is the concentration of VOC in gas stream in vents after a control device (parts per million by volume).

NR 440.644(2)(b)3. 3. Cb is the concentration of VOC in gas stream in vents before a control device (parts per million by volume).

NR 440.644(2)(b)4. 4. Cf is the concentration of VOC in each gas stream vented directly to the atmosphere from an affected facility or from a temporary enclosure around an affected facility (parts per million by volume).

NR 440.644(2)(b)5. 5. Dc is the density of cement or spray material (grams per liter (lb per gallon)).

NR 440.644(2)(b)6. 6. Dr is the density of VOC recovered by an emission control device (grams per liter (lb per gallon)).

NR 440.644(2)(b)7. 7. E is the emission control device efficiency, inlet versus outlet (fraction).

NR 440.644(2)(b)8. 8. Fc is the capture efficiency, VOC captured and routed to one control device versus total VOC used for an affected facility (fraction).

NR 440.644(2)(b)9. 9. Fo is the fraction of total mass of VOC used in a month by all facilities served by a common cement or spray material distribution system that is used by a particular affected facility served by the common distribution system.

NR 440.644(2)(b)10. 10. G is the monthly average mass of VOC used per tire cemented or sprayed with a water-based green tire spray for a particular affected facility (grams (lb) per tire).

NR 440.644(2)(b)11. 11. Gb is the monthly average mass of VOC used per bead cemented for a particular bead cementing affected facility (grams (lb) per bead).

NR 440.644(2)(b)12. 12. Lc is the volume of cement or spray material used for a month (liters (gallons)).

NR 440.644(2)(b)13. 13. Lr is the volume of VOC recovered by an emission control device for a month (liters (gallons)).

NR 440.644(2)(b)14. 14. M is the total mass of VOC used for a month by all facilities served by a common cement or spray material distribution system (grams (lb)).

NR 440.644(2)(b)15. 15. Mo is the total mass of VOC used at an affected facility for a month (grams (lb)).

NR 440.644(2)(b)16. 16. Mr is the mass of VOC recovered by an emission control device for a month (grams (lb)).

NR 440.644(2)(b)17. 17. N is the mass of VOC emitted to the atmosphere per tire cemented or sprayed with a water-based green tire spray for an affected facility for a month (grams (lb) per tire).

NR 440.644(2)(b)18. 18. Nb is the mass of VOC emitted per bead cemented for an affected facility for a month (grams (lb) per bead).

NR 440.644(2)(b)19. 19. Qa is the volumetric flow rate in vents after a control device (dry standard cubic meters (dry standard cubic feet) per hour).

NR 440.644(2)(b)20. 20. Qb is the volumetric flow rate in vents before a control device (dry standard cubic meters (dry standard cubic feet) per hour).

NR 440.644(2)(b)21. 21. Qr is the volumetric flow rate of each stream vented directly to the atmosphere from an affected facility or from a temporary enclosure around an affected facility (dry standard cubic meters (dry standard cubic feet) per hour).

NR 440.644(2)(b)22. 22. R is the overall efficiency of an emission reduction system (fraction).

NR 440.644(2)(b)23. 23. Td is the total number of days in monthly compliance period (days).

NR 440.644(2)(b)24. 24. To is the total number of tires cemented or sprayed with water-based green tire sprays at a particular affected facility for a month.

NR 440.644(2)(b)25. 25. Wo is the weight fraction of VOC in a cement or spray material.

NR 440.644(3) (3) Standards for volatile organic compounds.

NR 440.644(3)(a) (a) General. On and after the date on which the initial performance test, required by s. NR 440.08, is completed, but no later than 180 days after initial startup, each owner or operator subject to the provisions of this section shall comply with the following conditions:

NR 440.644(3)(a)1. 1. For each undertread cementing operation:

NR 440.644(3)(a)1.a. a. Discharge into the atmosphere no more than 25% of the VOC used (75% emission reduction) for each month; or

NR 440.644(3)(a)1.b. b. Maintain total (uncontrolled) VOC use less than or equal to the following levels, depending upon the duration of the compliance period:

1) 3,870 kg (8,531 lb) of VOC per 28 days.

2) 4,010 kg (8,846 lb) of VOC per 29 days.

3) 4,150 kg (9,149 lb) of VOC per 30 days.

4) 4,280 kg (9,436 lb) of VOC per 31 days.

5) 4,840 kg (10,670 lb) of VOC per 35 days.

NR 440.644(3)(a)2. 2. For each sidewall cementing operation:

NR 440.644(3)(a)2.a. a. Discharge into the atmosphere no more than 25% of the VOC used (75% emission reduction) for each month; or

NR 440.644(3)(a)2.b. b. Maintain total (uncontrolled) VOC use less than or equal to the following levels, depending upon the duration of the compliance period:

1) 3,220 kg (7,099 lb) of VOC per 28 days.

2) 3,340 kg (7,363 lb) of VOC per 29 days.

3) 3,450 kg (7,606 lb) of VOC per 30 days.

4) 3,570 kg (7,870 lb) of VOC per 31 days.

5) 4,030 kg (8,885 lb) of VOC per 35 days.

NR 440.644(3)(a)3. 3. For each tread end cementing operation: Discharge into the atmosphere no more than 10 grams (0.022 lb) of VOC per tire cementing for each month.

NR 440.644(3)(a)4. 4. For each bead cementing operation: Discharge into the atmosphere no more than 5 grams (0.011 lb) of VOC per bead cemented for each month.

NR 440.644(3)(a)5. 5. For each green tire spraying operation where only water-based sprays are used, do both of the following:

NR 440.644(3)(a)5.a. a. Discharge into the atmosphere no more than 1.2 grams (0.0026 lb) of VOC per tire sprayed with an inside green tire spray for each month.

NR 440.644(3)(a)5.b. b. Discharge into the atmosphere no more than 9.3 grams (0.021 lb) of VOC per tire sprayed with an outside green tire spray for each month.

NR 440.644(3)(a)6. 6. For each green tire spraying operation where only organic solvent-based sprays are used:

NR 440.644(3)(a)6.a. a. Discharge into the atmosphere no more than 25% of the VOC used (75% emission reduction) for each month; or

NR 440.644(3)(a)6.b. b. Maintain total (uncontrolled) VOC use less than or equal to the following levels, depending upon the duration of the compliance period:

1) 3,220 kg (7,099 lb) of VOC per 28 days.

2) 3,340 kg (7,363 lb) of VOC per 29 days.

3) 3,450 kg (7,606 lb) of VOC per 30 days.

4) 3,570 kg (7,870 lb) of VOC per 31 days.

5) 4,030 kg (8,885 lb) of VOC per 35 days.

NR 440.644(3)(a)7. 7. For each green tire spraying operation where both water-based and organic solvent-based sprays are used, do both of the following:

NR 440.644(3)(a)7.a. a. Discharge into the atmosphere no more than 1.2 grams (0.0026 lb) of VOC per tire sprayed with a water-based inside green tire spray for each month.

NR 440.644(3)(a)7.b. b. Discharge into the atmosphere no more than 9.3 grams (0.021 lb) of VOC per tire sprayed with a water-based outside green tire spray for each month and do one of the following:

1) Discharge into the atmosphere no more than 25% of the VOC used in the organic solvent-based green tire sprays (75% emission reduction) for each month.

2) Maintain total (uncontrolled) VOC use for all organic solvent-based green tire sprays less than or equal to the levels specified under subd. 6. b.

NR 440.644(3)(a)8. 8. For each Michelin-A operation:

NR 440.644(3)(a)8.a. a. Discharge into the atmosphere no more than 35% of the VOC used (65% emission reduction) for each month; or

NR 440.644(3)(a)8.b. b. Maintain total (uncontrolled) VOC use less than or equal to the following levels, depending upon the duration of the compliance period:

1) 1,570 kg (3,461 lb) of VOC per 28 days.

2) 1,630 kg (3,593 lb) of VOC per 29 days.

3) 1,690 kg (3,726 lb) of VOC per 30 days.

4) 1,740 kg (3,836 lb) of VOC per 31 days.

5) 1,970 kg (4,343 lb) of VOC per 35 days.

NR 440.644(3)(a)9. 9. For each Michelin-B operation:

NR 440.644(3)(a)9.a. a. Discharge into the atmosphere no more than 25% of the VOC used (75% emission reduction) for each month; or

NR 440.644(3)(a)9.b. b. Maintain total (uncontrolled) VOC use less than or equal to the levels specified below, depending upon the duration of the compliance period:

1) 1,310 kg (2,888 lb) of VOC per 28 days.

2) 1,360 kg (2,998 lb) of VOC per 29 days.

3) 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) of VOC per 30 days.

4) 1,450 kg (3,197 lb) of VOC per 31 days.

5) 1,640 kg (3,616 lb) of VOC per 35 days.

NR 440.644(3)(a)10. 10. For each Michelin-C automatic operation:

NR 440.644(3)(a)10.a. a. Discharge into the atmosphere no more than 35% of the VOC used (65% emission reduction) for each month; or

NR 440.644(3)(a)10.b. b. Maintain total (uncontrolled) VOC use less than or equal to the levels specified under par. (a) 8. b.

NR 440.644(3)(b) (b) Alternate standard. On and after the date on which the initial performance test, required by s. NR 440.08, is completed, but no later than 180 days after September 19, 1989, no owner or operator subject to the provisions in sub. (1) (b) may cause to be discharged into the atmosphere more than 25 grams (0.055 lb) of VOC per tire processed for each month if the operation uses 25 grams (0.055 lb) or less of VOC per tire processed and does not employ a VOC emission reduction system.

NR 440.644(4) (4) Performance test and compliance provisions.

NR 440.644(4)(a) (a) Section NR 440.08 (4) does not apply to the monthly performance test procedures required by this section. Section NR 440.08 (4) does apply to initial performance tests and to the performance tests specified under par. (b) 2. and 3. Section NR 440.08 (6) does not apply when Method 24 of Appendix A, 40 CFR part 60, incorporated by reference in s. NR 440.17, is used.

NR 440.644(4)(b) (b) Performance tests shall be conducted as follows:

NR 440.644(4)(b)1. 1. The owner or operator of an affected facility shall conduct an initial performance test, as required under s. NR 440.08 (1), except as described under par. (j). The owner or operator of an affected facility shall thereafter conduct a performance test each month except as described under subd. 4. and pars. (g) and (j). Initial and monthly performance tests shall be conducted according to the procedures in this subsection.

NR 440.644(4)(b)2. 2. The owner or operator of an affected facility who elects to use a VOC emission reduction system with a control device that destroys VOC (e.g., incinerator), as described under pars. (f) and (g), shall repeat the performance test when directed by the department or when the owner or operator elects to operate the capture system or control device at conditions different from the most recent determination of overall reduction efficiency. The performance test shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures described under par. (f) 2. a. to d.