where:
Cadj is the pollutant concentration adjusted to 7% oxygen
Cmeas is the pollutant concentration measured on a dry basis
(20.9-7) is 20.9% oxygen - 7% oxygen (defined oxygen correction basis)
20.9 is the oxygen concentration in air, expressed as percent
%O2 is the oxygen concentration measured on a dry basis, expressed as percent
NR 440.77(7)(a)7.
7. You shall determine dioxins/furans toxic equivalency according to the following procedures:
NR 440.77(7)(a)7.b.
b. For each dioxin/furan tetra- to octachlorinated congener measured in accordance with
subd. 7. a., multiply the congener concentration by its corresponding toxic equivalency factor specified in Table 3 of this section.
NR 440.77(7)(a)7.c.
c. Sum the products calculated in accordance with
subd. 7. b. to obtain the total concentration of dioxins/furans emitted in terms of toxic equivalency.
NR 440.77(7)(b)
(b)
How are the performance test data used? You use the results of the performance tests to demonstrate compliance with the emission limitations in Table 1 of this section.
NR 440.77(8)(a)(a)
How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the emission limitations and establish the operating limits? You shall conduct an initial performance test, as required under
s. NR 440.08, to determine compliance with the emission limitations in Table 1 of this section and to establish operating limits using the procedure in
sub. (6) (b) or
(c). The initial performance test shall be conducted using the test methods listed in Table 1 of this section and the procedures in
sub. (7) (a).
NR 440.77(8)(b)
(b)
By what date must I conduct the initial performance test? The initial performance test shall be conducted within 60 days after your CISWI unit reaches the charge rate at which it will operate, but no later than 180 days after its initial startup.
NR 440.77(9)(a)(a)
How do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the emission limitations and the operating limits? NR 440.77(9)(a)1.1. You shall conduct an annual performance test for particulate matter, hydrogen chloride and opacity for each CISWI unit as required under
s. NR 440.08 to determine compliance with the emission limitations. The annual performance test shall be conducted using the test methods listed in Table 1 of this section and the procedures in
sub. (7) (a).
NR 440.77(9)(a)2.
2. You shall continuously monitor the operating parameters specified in
sub. (6) (b) or established under
sub. (6) (c). Operation above the established maximum or below the established minimum operating limits constitutes a deviation from the established operating limits. Three-hour rolling average values shall be used to determine compliance (except for baghouse leak detection system alarms) unless a different averaging period is established under
sub. (6) (c). Operating limits do not apply during performance tests.
NR 440.77(9)(a)3.
3. You shall only burn the same types of waste used to establish operating limits during the performance test.
NR 440.77(9)(b)
(b)
By what date must I conduct the annual performance test? You shall conduct annual performance tests for particulate matter, hydrogen chloride and opacity within 12 months following the initial performance test. Subsequent annual performance tests shall be conducted within 12 months following the previous one.
NR 440.77(9)(c)1.1. You may test less often for a given pollutant if you have test data for at least 3 years, and all performance tests for the pollutant (particulate matter, hydrogen chloride or opacity) over 3 consecutive years show that you comply with the emission limitation. In this case, you do not have to conduct a performance test for that pollutant for the next 2 years. You shall conduct a performance test during the 3rd year and no later than 36 months following the previous performance test.
NR 440.77(9)(c)2.
2. If your CISWI unit continues to meet the emission limitation for particulate matter, hydrogen chloride or opacity, you may choose to conduct performance tests for these pollutants every 3rd year, but each test shall be within 36 months of the previous performance test.
NR 440.77(9)(c)3.
3. If a performance test shows a deviation from an emission limitation for particulate matter, hydrogen chloride or opacity, you shall conduct annual performance tests for that pollutant until all performance tests over a 3-year period show compliance.
NR 440.77(9)(d)
(d)
May I conduct a repeat performance test to establish new operating limits? NR 440.77(9)(d)1.1. You may conduct a repeat performance test at any time to establish new values for the operating limits. The department may request a repeat performance test at any time.
NR 440.77(9)(d)2.
2. You shall repeat the performance test if your feed stream is different than the feed streams used during any performance test used to demonstrate compliance.
NR 440.77(10)(a)(a)
What monitoring equipment must I install and what parameters must I monitor? NR 440.77(10)(a)1.1. If you are using a wet scrubber to comply with the emission limitation under
sub. (6) (a), you shall install, calibrate to manufacturers' specifications, maintain and operate devices (or establish methods) for monitoring the value of the operating parameters used to determine compliance with the operating limits listed in Table 2 of this section. These devices or methods shall measure and record the values for these operating parameters at the frequencies indicated in Table 2 of this section at all times except as specified in
par. (b) 1.
NR 440.77(10)(a)2.
2. If you use a fabric filter to comply with the requirements of this section, you shall install, calibrate, maintain and continuously operate a bag leak detection system as follows:
NR 440.77(10)(a)2.a.
a. You shall install and operate a bag leak detection system for each exhaust stack of the fabric filter.
NR 440.77(10)(a)2.b.
b. Each bag leak detection system shall be installed, operated, calibrated and maintained in a manner consistent with the manufacturer's written specifications and recommendations.
NR 440.77(10)(a)2.c.
c. The bag leak detection system shall be certified by the manufacturer to be capable of detecting particulate matter emissions at concentrations of 10 milligrams per actual cubic meter or less.
NR 440.77(10)(a)2.d.
d. The bag leak detection system sensor shall provide output of relative or absolute particulate matter loadings.
NR 440.77(10)(a)2.e.
e. The bag leak detection system shall be equipped with a device to continuously record the output signal from the sensor.
NR 440.77(10)(a)2.f.
f. The bag leak detection system shall be equipped with an alarm system that will sound automatically when an increase in relative particulate matter emissions over a preset level is detected. The alarm shall be located where it is easily heard by plant operating personnel.
NR 440.77(10)(a)2.g.
g. For positive pressure fabric filter systems, a bag leak detection system shall be installed in each baghouse compartment or cell. For negative pressure or induced air fabric filters, the bag leak detector shall be installed downstream of the fabric filter.
NR 440.77(10)(a)2.h.
h. Where multiple detectors are required, the system's instrumentation and alarm may be shared among detectors.
NR 440.77(10)(a)3.
3. If you are using something other than a wet scrubber or fabric filter to comply with the emission limitations under
sub. (6) (a), you shall install, calibrate to the manufacturers' specifications and maintain and operate the equipment necessary to monitor compliance with the site-specific operating limits established using the procedures in
sub. (6) (c).
NR 440.77(10)(b)
(b)
Is there a minimum amount of monitoring data I must obtain? NR 440.77(10)(b)1.1. Except for monitor malfunctions, associated repairs and required quality assurance or quality control activities (including, as applicable, calibration checks and required zero and span adjustments of the monitoring system) you shall conduct all monitoring at all times the CISWI unit is operating.
NR 440.77(10)(b)2.
2. You may not use data recorded during monitor malfunctions, associated repairs and required quality assurance or quality control activities for meeting the requirements of this section, including data averages and calculations. You shall use all the data collected during all other periods in assessing compliance with the operating limits.
NR 440.77(11)(a)(a)
What records must I keep? You shall maintain the following 14 items, as applicable, for a period of at least 5 years:
NR 440.77(11)(a)2.b.
b. Liquor flow rate to the wet scrubber inlet every 15 minutes of operation, as applicable.
NR 440.77(11)(a)2.c.
c. Pressure drop across the wet scrubber system every 15 minutes of operation or amperage to the wet scrubber every 15 minutes of operation, as applicable.
NR 440.77(11)(a)2.d.
d. Liquor pH as introduced to the wet scrubber every 15 minutes of operation, as applicable.
NR 440.77(11)(a)2.e.
e. For affected CISWI units that establish operating limits for controls other than wet scrubbers under
sub. (6) (c), data collected for all operating parameters used to determine compliance with the operating limits.
NR 440.77(11)(a)2.f.
f. If a fabric filter is used to comply with the emission limitations, the date, time and duration of each alarm and the time corrective action was initiated and completed, and a brief description of the cause of the alarm and the corrective action taken. Also, you shall record the percent of operating time during each 6-month period that the alarm sounds, calculated as specified in
sub. (6) (b) 3.
NR 440.77(11)(a)3.
3. Identification of calendar dates and times for which monitoring systems used to monitor operating limits were inoperative, inactive, malfunctioning or out of control (except for downtime associated with zero and span and other routine calibration checks). Identify the operating parameters not measured, the duration, reasons for not obtaining the data and a description of corrective actions taken.
NR 440.77(11)(a)4.
4. Identification of calendar dates, times and durations of malfunctions, and a description of the malfunction and the corrective action taken.
NR 440.77(11)(a)5.
5. Identification of calendar dates and times for which data show a deviation from the operating limits in Table 2 of this section or a deviation from other operating limits established under
sub. (6) (c) with a description of the deviations, reasons for such deviations, and a description of corrective actions taken.
NR 440.77(11)(a)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 limits, or both, as applicable. Retain a copy of the complete test report including calculations.
NR 440.77(11)(a)8.
8. Records showing the names of CISWI unit operators who have completed review of the information in
sub. (5) (f) 1. as required by
sub. (5) (f) 2., including the date of the initial review and all subsequent annual reviews.
NR 440.77(11)(a)9.
9. Records showing the names of the CISWI unit operators who have completed the operator training requirements under
sub. (5) (a), met the criteria for qualification under
sub. (5) (c), and maintained or renewed their qualification under
sub. (5) (d) or
(e). Records shall include documentation of training, the dates of the initial and refresher training, and the dates of their qualification and all subsequent renewals of the qualifications.
NR 440.77(11)(a)10.
10. For each qualified operator, the phone and pager number, if applicable, at which they can be reached during operating hours.
NR 440.77(11)(a)12.
12. Equipment vendor specifications and related operation and maintenance requirements for the incinerator, emission controls and monitoring equipment.
NR 440.77(11)(a)14.
14. On a daily basis, a log of the quantity of waste burned and the types of waste burned (always required).
NR 440.77(11)(b)
(b)
Where and in what format must I keep my records? All records shall be available onsite in either paper copy or computer-readable format that can be printed upon request, unless an alternative format is approved by the department.
NR 440.77(11)(c)
(c)
What reports must I submit? Table 4 of this section includes a summary of the reporting requirements.
NR 440.77(11)(d)
(d)
What must I submit prior to commencing construction? You shall submit a notification prior to commencing construction that includes the following 5 items:
NR 440.77(11)(e)
(e)
What information must I submit prior to initial startup? You shall submit the following information prior to initial startup:
NR 440.77(11)(f)
(f)
What information must I submit following my initial performance test? You shall submit the information specified in
subds. 1. to
3. no later than 60 days following the initial performance test. All reports shall be signed by the facility's manager. The required information is as follows:
NR 440.77(11)(f)1.
1. The complete test report for the initial performance test results obtained under
sub. (8) (a), as applicable.
NR 440.77(11)(f)3.
3. If you are using a fabric filter to comply with the emission limitations, documentation that a bag leak detection system has been installed and is being operated, calibrated and maintained as required by
sub. (10) (a) 2.
NR 440.77(11)(g)
(g)
When must I submit my annual report? You shall submit an annual report no later than 12 months following the submission of the information in
par. (f). You shall submit subsequent reports no later than 12 months following the previous report.
NR 440.77 Note
Note:
If the unit is subject to permitting requirements under Title V of the Act (
42 USC 7661 to
7661f), you may be required by the permit to submit these reports more frequently.
NR 440.77(11)(h)
(h)
What information must I include in my annual report? The annual report required under
par. (g) shall include the 10 items listed in
subds. 1. to
10. If you have a deviation from the operating limits or the emission limitations, you shall also submit deviation reports as specified in
pars. (i),
(j) and
(k).
NR 440.77(11)(h)2.
2. Statement by a responsible official, with that official's name, title and signature, certifying the accuracy of the content of the report.
