NR 462.05(3)(f)
(f) You shall conduct 3 separate test runs for each performance test required in this subsection, as specified in
s. NR 460.06 (4) (c). Each test run shall last at least one hour.
NR 462.05(3)(g)
(g) To determine compliance with the emission limits, you shall use the F-factor methodology and equations in sections 12.2 and 12.3 of EPA Method 19 of Appendix A to
40 CFR part 60, incorporated by reference in
s. NR 484.04 (13), to convert the measured particulate matter concentrations, the measured HCl concentrations, the measured TSM concentrations and the measured mercury concentrations that result from the initial performance test to pounds per million Btu heat input emission rates.
NR 462.05(4)
(4) What fuel analyses and procedures must I use? NR 462.05(4)(a)(a) You shall conduct fuel analyses according to the procedures in
pars. (b) to
(e) and Table 6 of this chapter, as applicable.
NR 462.05(4)(b)
(b) You shall develop and submit a site-specific fuel analysis plan to the department for review and approval according to the procedures and requirements in
subds. 1. and
2.
NR 462.05(4)(b)1.
1. You shall submit the fuel analysis plan no later than 60 days before the date that you intend to demonstrate compliance.
NR 462.05(4)(b)2.a.
a. The identification of all fuel types anticipated to be burned in each boiler or process heater.
NR 462.05(4)(b)2.b.
b. For each fuel type, notification of whether you or a fuel supplier will be conducting the fuel analysis.
NR 462.05(4)(b)2.c.
c. For each fuel type, a detailed description of the sample location and specific procedures to be used for collecting and preparing the composite samples if your procedures are different from those in
par. (c) or
(d). Where possible, samples should be collected at a location that most accurately represent the fuel type. Samples shall be collected at a point prior to mixing with other dissimilar fuel types.
NR 462.05(4)(b)2.d.
d. For each fuel type, the analytical methods, with the expected minimum detection levels, to be used for the measurement of selected total metals, chlorine or mercury.
NR 462.05(4)(b)2.e.
e. If you request to use an alternative analytical method other than those required by Table 6 of this chapter, a detailed description of the methods and procedures that will be used.
NR 462.05(4)(b)2.f.
f. If you will be using fuel analysis from a fuel supplier in lieu of site-specific sampling and analysis, assurance that the fuel supplier will use the analytical methods required by Table 6 of this chapter.
NR 462.05(4)(c)
(c) At a minimum, you shall obtain 3 composite fuel samples for each fuel type according to the procedures in
subd. 1. or
2.
NR 462.05(4)(c)1.a.
a. Stop the belt and withdraw a 6-inch wide sample from the full cross-section of the stopped belt to obtain a minimum 2 pounds of sample. Collect all the material, including fine and coarse material, in the full cross-section. Transfer the sample to a clean plastic bag.
NR 462.05(4)(c)1.b.
b. Each composite sample shall consist of a minimum of 3 samples collected at approximately equal intervals during the testing period.
NR 462.05(4)(c)2.a.
a. For each composite sample, select a minimum of 5 sampling locations uniformly spaced over the surface of the pile.
NR 462.05(4)(c)2.b.
b. At each sampling site, dig into the pile to a depth of 18 inches. Insert a clean flat square shovel into the hole and withdraw a sample, making sure that large pieces do not fall off during sampling.
NR 462.05(4)(d)
(d) Prepare each composite sample according to the procedures in
subds. 1. to
7.
NR 462.05(4)(d)1.
1. Thoroughly mix and pour the entire composite sample over a clean plastic sheet.
NR 462.05(4)(d)3.
3. Make a pie shape with the entire composite sample and subdivide it into 4 equal parts.
NR 462.05(4)(d)5.
5. If this subset is too large for grinding, repeat the procedure in
subd. 3. with the quarter sample and obtain a one-quarter subset from this sample.
NR 462.05(4)(d)7.
7. Use the procedure in
subd. 3. to obtain a one-quarter subsample for analysis. If the quarter sample is too large, subdivide it further using the same procedure.
NR 462.05(4)(e)
(e) Determine the concentration of pollutants (mercury, chlorine, and total selected metals) in the fuel in units of pounds per million Btu of each composite sample for each fuel type according to the procedures in Table 6 of this chapter.
NR 462.05(5)
(5) Can I use emission averaging to comply with this chapter? NR 462.05(5)(a)(a) As an alternative to meeting the requirements of
s. NR 462.03 (2), if you have more than one existing large solid fuel boiler located at your facility, you may demonstrate compliance by emission averaging according to the procedures in this subsection.
NR 462.05(5)(b)
(b) For each existing large solid fuel boiler in the averaging group, the emission rate achieved during the initial compliance test for the HAP being averaged may not exceed the emission level that was being achieved on November 12, 2004, or the control technology employed during the initial compliance test may not be less effective for the HAP being averaged than the control technology employed on November 12, 2004.
NR 462.05(5)(c)
(c) You may average particulate matter or TSM, HCl and mercury emissions from existing large solid fuel boilers to demonstrate compliance with the limits in Table 1 of this chapter if you satisfy the requirements in
pars. (d),
(e) and
(f).
NR 462.05(5)(d)
(d) The weighted average emissions from the existing large solid fuel boilers participating in the emissions averaging option shall be in compliance with the limits in Table 1 of this chapter at all times following the compliance date specified in
s. NR 462.01 (5).
NR 462.05(5)(e)1.
1. You shall use Equation 1 to demonstrate that the particulate matter or TSM, HCl and mercury emissions from all existing large solid fuel boilers participating in the emissions averaging option do not exceed the emission limits in Table 1 of this chapter.
where:
AWER is the average weighted emission rate for particulate matter or TSM, HCl or mercury, in units of pounds per million Btu of heat input
Er is the emission rate, as calculated according to Table 5 of this chapter, or fuel analysis as calculated by the applicable equation in sub. (7) (d) for boiler, i, for particulate matter or TSM, HCl or mercury, in units of pounds per million Btu of heat input
Hm is the maximum rated heat input capacity of boiler, i, in units of million Btu per hour
n is the number of large solid fuel boilers participating in the emissions averaging option
NR 462.05(5)(e)2.
2. If you are not capable of monitoring heat input, you may use Equation 2 as an alternative to using Equation 1 to demonstrate that the particulate matter or TSM, HCl and mercury emissions from all existing large solid fuel boilers participating in the emissions averaging option do not exceed the emission limits in Table 1 of this chapter.
where:
AWER is the average weighted emission rate for particulate matter or TSM, HCl or mercury, in units of pounds per million Btu of heat input
Er is the emission rate, as calculated according to Table 5 of this chapter, or fuel analysis as calculated by the applicable equation in sub. (7) (d) for boiler, i, for particulate matter or TSM, HCl or mercury, in units of pounds per million Btu of heat input
Sm is the maximum steam generation by boiler, i, in units of pounds.
Cf is the conversion factor, calculated from the most recent compliance test, in units of million Btu of heat input per pounds of steam generated
n is the number of large solid fuel boilers participating in the emissions averaging option
NR 462.05(5)(f)
(f) You shall demonstrate continuous compliance on a 12-month rolling average basis determined at the end of every month (12 times per year) according to
subds. 1. and
2. The first 12-month rolling-average period begins on the compliance date specified in
s. NR 462.01 (5).
NR 462.05(5)(f)1.
1. For each calendar month, you shall use Equation 3 to calculate the 12-month rolling average weighted emission rate using the actual heat capacity for each existing large solid fuel boiler participating in the emissions averaging option.
where:
AWER is the 12-month rolling average weighted emission rate for particulate matter or TSM, HCl or mercury, in units of pounds per million Btu of heat input
Er is the emission rate, as calculated during the most recent compliance test according to Table 5 of this chapter, or fuel analysis as calculated by the applicable equation in sub. (7) (d) for boiler, i, for particulate matter or TSM, HCl or mercury, in units of pounds per million Btu of heat input
Hb is the average heat input for each calendar month of boiler, i, in units of million Btu
n is the number of large solid fuel boilers participating in the emissions averaging option
NR 462.05(5)(f)2.
2. If you are not capable of monitoring heat input, you may use Equation 4 as an alternative to using Equation 3 to calculate the 12-month rolling average weighted emission rate using the actual steam generation from the large solid fuel boilers participating in the emissions averaging option.
where:
AWER is the 12-month rolling average weighted emission rate for particulate matter or TSM, HCl or mercury, in units of pounds per million Btu of heat input
Er is the emission rate, as calculated during the most recent compliance test according to Table 5 of this chapter, or fuel analysis as calculated by the applicable equation in sub. (7) (d) for boiler, i, for particulate matter or TSM, HCl or mercury, in units of pounds per million Btu of heat input
Sa is the actual steam generation for each calendar month by boiler, i, in units of pounds
Cf is the conversion factor, as calculated during the most recent compliance test, in units of million Btu of heat input per pounds of steam generated
n is the number of large solid fuel boilers participating in the emissions averaging option
NR 462.05(5)(g)
(g) You shall develop and submit an implementation plan for emission averaging to the department for review and approval according to the procedures and requirements in
subds. 1. to
4.
NR 462.05(5)(g)1.
1. You shall submit the implementation plan no later than 180 days before the date that the facility intends to demonstrate compliance using the emission averaging option.
NR 462.05(5)(g)2.
2. You shall include the information required in
subd. 2. a. to
g. in your implementation plan for all emission sources included in an emission averaging group.
NR 462.05(5)(g)2.a.
a. The identification of all existing large solid fuel boilers in the averaging group, including for each boiler either the applicable HAP emission level or the installed control technology.
NR 462.05(5)(g)2.b.
b. The process parameter, either heat input or steam generated, that will be monitored for each averaging group of large solid fuel boilers.
NR 462.05(5)(g)2.c.
c. The specific control technology or pollution prevention measure to be used for each emission source in the averaging group and the date of its installation or application. If the pollution prevention measure reduces or eliminates emissions from multiple sources, the owner or operator shall identify each source.
NR 462.05(5)(g)2.d.
d. The test plan for the measurement of particulate matter or TSM, HCl or mercury emissions in accordance with the requirements in
sub. (3).
NR 462.05(5)(g)2.e.
e. The operating parameters to be monitored for each control system or device and a description of how the operating limits will be determined.
NR 462.05(5)(g)2.f.
f. If you request to monitor one or more alternative operating parameters pursuant to
sub. (6), a description of the parameter or parameters to be monitored, an explanation of the criteria used to select the parameter or parameters and a description of the methods and procedures that will be used to demonstrate that the parameter indicates proper operation of the control device. You shall also include the frequency and content of monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping requirements and a demonstration, to the satisfaction of the department, that the proposed monitoring frequency is sufficient to represent control device operating conditions.
NR 462.05(5)(g)2.g.
g. A demonstration that compliance with each of the applicable emission limits will be achieved under representative operating conditions.
NR 462.05(5)(g)3.
3. Upon receipt, the department shall review and approve or disapprove the plan according to both of the following criteria:
NR 462.05(5)(g)3.a.
a. Whether the content of the plan includes all of the information specified in
subd. 2.
NR 462.05(5)(g)3.b.
b. Whether the plan presents sufficient information to determine that compliance will be achieved and maintained.
NR 462.05(5)(g)4.
4. The department may not approve an emission averaging implementation plan containing any of the following provisions:
NR 462.05(5)(g)4.a.
a. Any averaging between emissions of differing pollutants or between differing sources.
NR 462.05(5)(g)4.b.
b. The inclusion of any emission source other than an existing large solid fuel boiler.
NR 462.05(6)
(6) What are my monitoring, installation, operation and maintenance requirements? NR 462.05(6)(a)(a) If you have an applicable work practice standard for carbon monoxide and your boiler or process heater is in any of the large subcategories and has a heat input capacity of 100 mmBtu per hour or greater, you shall install, operate and maintain a continuous emission monitoring system (CEMS) for carbon monoxide according to the procedures in
subds. 1. to
6. by the compliance date specified in
s. NR 462.01 (5).
NR 462.05(6)(a)1.
1. Each CEMS shall be installed, operated and maintained according to Performance Specification (PS) 4A of
40 CFR part 60, Appendix B, incorporated by reference in
s. NR 484.04 (21), and according to the site-specific monitoring plan developed according to
s. NR 462.04 (1) (d).
NR 462.05(6)(a)3.
3. Each CEMS shall complete a minimum of one cycle of operation, which includes sampling, analyzing and data recording, for each successive 15-minute period.
