WSR 02-15-068

PERMANENT RULES

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY


[ Order 02-09 -- Filed July 11, 2002, 4:38 p.m. ]

     Date of Adoption: July 10, 2002.

     Purpose: This rule is intended to update the adoption by reference of national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAPS), 40 C.F.R. 61 and appendices and 40 C.F.R. 63 and appendices, from July 1, 2000, to May 15, 2002.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 173-400-075.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 70.94.331.

      Adopted under notice filed as WSR 02-10-107 on April 30, 2002.

     Changes Other than Editing from Proposed to Adopted Version: Changed from incorrect citations to correct the names of the sections of 40 C.F.R. 61 and 40 C.F.R. 63 that were adopted by reference.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 1, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
     Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.

July 10, 2002

Tom Fitzsimmons

Director

OTS-5665.2


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 99-06, filed 8/15/01, effective 9/15/01)

WAC 173-400-075   Emission standards for sources emitting hazardous air pollutants.   (1) National emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAPs). 40 CFR Part 61 and Appendices in effect on ((February 20, 2001)) May 15, 2002, is adopted by reference. The term "administrator" in 40 CFR Part 61 includes the permitting agency.

     (2) The permitting agency may conduct source tests and require access to records, books, files, and other information specific to the control, recovery, or release of those pollutants regulated under 40 CFR Parts 61, 63 and/or 65 in order to determine the status of compliance of sources of these contaminants and to carry out its enforcement responsibilities.

     (3) Source testing, monitoring, and analytical methods for sources of hazardous air pollutants must conform with the requirements of 40 CFR Parts 61, 63 and/or 65.

     (4) This section does not apply to any source operating under a waiver granted by EPA or an exemption granted by the president of the United States.

     (5) Maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards. MACT standards are officially known as National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories.

     (a) Adopt by reference.

     (((i))) 40 CFR Part 63 and Appendices in effect on ((February 20, 2001)) May 15, 2002, is adopted by reference. Exceptions are listed in (5)(b) of this section.

     (((ii) 40 CFR Part 63, subpart MM (kraft, soda, sulfite, and stand-alone semi-chemical pulp mills), in effect on March 13, 2001, is adopted by reference.))

     The following list is provided for informational purposes:

Subpart A General Provisions
Subpart B Requirements for Control Technology Determinations for Major Sources ((According to)) in accordance with Clean Air Act Sections 112(g) and 112(j) ((of the federal Clean Air Act))
Subpart D Regulations Governing Compliance Extensions for Early Reductions of Hazardous Air Pollutants
Subpart F ((NESHAPs for)) National Emissions Standards for Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry (((a/k/a HON)))
Subpart G ((NESHAPs for)) National Emissions Standards for Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry: Process Vents, Storage Vessels, Transfer Operations, and Wastewater
Subpart H ((NESHAPs)) National Emissions Standards for Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants for the ((Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry:)) Equipment Leaks
Subpart I ((NESHAPs)) National Emissions Standards for Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants for certain Processes Subject to the Negotiated Regulation for Equipment Leaks
Subpart L ((NESHAPs)) National Emissions Standards for Coke Oven Batteries((: Charging, topside and door leaks))
Subpart M ((NESHAP for PCE Dry-Cleaners - as it applies)) National Perchloroethylene Air Emissions Standards for Dry Cleaning Facilities (as applicable to major sources)
Subpart N ((NESHAPs for Chromium Electroplating and Anodizing)) National Emissions Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks
Subpart O ((NESHAPs for Commercial Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers)) Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities
Subpart Q ((NESHAPs)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial Process Cooling Towers
Subpart R ((NESHAPs for Gasoline Distribution/Marketing (stage 1))) Gasoline Distribution Facilities (Bulk Gasoline Terminals and Pipeline Breakout Stations)
Subpart S ((NESHAP for the)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Pulp and Paper Industry
Subpart T ((NESHAPs for)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Halogenated Solvent Cleaning Machines
Subpart U ((NESHAPs for)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Group I Polymers and Resins
Subpart W ((NESHAPs)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Epoxy Resins Production and Non-Nylon Polyamides Production
Subpart X ((NESHAPs)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for ((the)) Secondary Lead ((Smelters)) Smelting
Subpart Y ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations
Subpart AA ((NESHAP for)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing Plants
Subpart BB ((NESHAP for)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Phosphate Fertilizers Production Plants
Subpart CC ((NESHAPs for the Petroleum Refinery Industry)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Petroleum Refineries
Subpart DD ((NESHAPs)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Off-site Waste and Recovery Treatment Operations
Subpart EE ((NESHAPs)) National Emissions Standards for Magnetic Tape Manufacturing Operations
Subpart GG ((NESHAPs)) National Emissions Standards for the Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities
Subpart HH ((NESHAP for)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities
Subpart II ((NESHAPs for)) Shipbuilding and Ship Repair (surface coating)
Subpart JJ ((NESHAPs)) National Emissions Standards for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations
Subpart KK ((NESHAPs)) National Emissions Standards for Printing and Publishing Industry
Subpart LL ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants
Subpart MM ((NESHAP for)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Chemical Recovery Combustion Sources at Kraft, Soda, Sulfite, and Stand-Alone Semi-chemical Pulp Mills
Subpart OO ((NESHAPs)) National Emissions Standards for Tanks - Level 1
Subpart PP ((NESHAPs)) National Emissions Standards for Containers
Subpart QQ ((NESHAPs)) National Emissions Standards for Surface Impoundments
Subpart RR ((NESHAPs)) National Emissions Standards for Individual Drain Systems
Subpart SS ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Closed Vent Systems, Control Devices, Recovery Devices and Routing to a Fuel Gas System or a Process
Subpart TT ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Equipment Leaks - Control Level 1
Subpart UU ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Equipment Leaks - Control Level 2 Standards
Subpart VV ((NESHAPs)) National Emissions Standards for Oil-Water Separators and Organic Water Separators
Subpart WW ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Storage Vessels (Tanks) - Control Level 2
Subpart YY ((NESHAP for Source Categories: Generic MACT)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Generic Maximum Achievable Control Technology Standards
Subpart CCC ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Steel Pickling - HCL Process Facilities and Hydrochloric Acid Regeneration Plants
Subpart DDD ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Mineral Wool Production
Subpart EEE ((NESHAP for)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Hazardous Waste Combustors
Subpart GGG ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Pharmaceuticals Production
Subpart HHH ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Natural Gas Transmission and Storage Facilities
Subpart III ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production
Subpart JJJ ((NESHAP for)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Group IV Polymers and Resins
Subpart LLL ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry
Subpart MMM ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Pesticide Active Ingredient Production
Subpart NNN ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing
Subpart OOO ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Manufacture of Amino/Phenolic Resins
Subpart PPP ((NESHAP from)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Polyether Polyols Production
Subpart RRR ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Secondary Aluminum Production. Under WAC 173-401-300 (1)(d), area sources are deferred from the air operating permit regulation until December 4, 2004
Subpart TTT ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Primary Lead Smelting
Subpart UUU National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Petroleum Refineries -- Catalytic Cracking Units, Catalytic Reforming Units, and Sulfur Recovery Units
Subpart VVV ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Publicly Owned Treatment Works
Subpart XXX ((NESHAP)) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Ferroalloys Production: Ferromanganese and Silicomanganese
Subpart CCCC National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Manufacturing of Nutritional Yeast
Subpart GGGG National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Solvent Extraction for Vegetable Oil Production
Subpart HHHH National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Wet-Formed Fiberglass Mat Production
Subpart TTTT National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Leather Finishing Operations
Subpart VVVV National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Boat Manufacturing
Appendix A Test Methods (((Amended 10/17/00)))
Appendix B Sources Defined for Early Reduction Provisions
Appendix C Determination of the Fraction Biodegraded (F bio) in a Biological Treatment Unit
Appendix D Alternative Validation Procedure for EPA Waste and Wastewater Methods
Appendix E Monitoring Procedures for Nonthoroughly Mixed Open Biological Treatment Systems at Kraft Pulp Mills Under Unsafe Sampling Conditions

     (b) Exceptions to adopting 40 CFR Part 63 by reference.

     (i) The term "administrator" in 40 CFR Part 63 includes the permitting agency.

     (ii) The following subparts of 40 CFR Part 63 are not adopted by reference:

     (A) Subpart C: List of Hazardous Air Pollutants, Petition Process, Lesser Quantity Designations, source Category List.

     (B) Subpart E: Approval of State Programs and Delegation of Federal Authorities.

     (C) Subpart M: National Perchloroethylene Emission Standards for Dry Cleaning Facilities as it applies to nonmajor sources.

     (6) Consolidated requirements for the synthetic organic chemical manufacturing industry. 40 CFR Part 65, in effect on ((December 14, 2000)) July 1, 2001, is adopted by reference.

     (7) Emission Standards for Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaners.

     (a) Applicability.

     (i) This section applies to all dry cleaning systems that use perchloroethylene (PCE). Table 1 divides dry cleaning facilities into 3 regulatory source categories by the type of equipment they use and the volume of PCE purchased. Each dry cleaning system must follow the applicable requirements in Table 1:

TABLE 1. PCE Dry Cleaner Source Categories

Dry cleaning facilities with: Small area source purchases less than: Large area source purchases between: Major source purchases more than:
(1) Only Dry-to-Dry Machines 140 gallons PCE/yr 140-2,100 gallons PCE/yr 2,100 gallons PCE/yr
(2) Only Transfer Machines 200 gallons PCE/yr 200-1,800 gallons PCE/yr 1,800 gallons PCE/yr
(3) Both Dry-to-Dry and Transfer Machines 140 gallons PCE/yr 140-1,800 gallons PCE/yr 1,800 gallons PCE/yr

     (ii) Major sources. In addition to the requirements in this section, a dry cleaning system that is considered a major source according to Table 1 must follow the federal requirements for major sources in 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart M (in effect on July 1, ((2000)) 2001).

     (b) Operations and maintenance record.

     (i) Each dry cleaning facility must keep an operations and maintenance record that is available upon request.

     (ii) The information in the operations and maintenance record must be kept on-site for five years.

     (iii) The operations and maintenance record must contain the following information:

     (A) Inspection: The date and result of each inspection of the dry cleaning system. The inspection must note the condition of the system and the time any leaks were observed.

     (B) Repair: The date, time, and result of each repair of the dry cleaning system.

     (C) Refrigerated condenser information. If you have a refrigerated condenser, enter this information:

     (I) The air temperature at the inlet of the refrigerated condenser;

     (II) The air temperature at the outlet of the refrigerated condenser;

     (III) The difference between the inlet and outlet temperature readings; and

     (IV) The date the temperature was taken.

     (D) Carbon adsorber information. If you have a carbon adsorber, enter this information:

     (I) The concentration of PCE in the exhaust of the carbon adsorber; and

     (II) The date the concentration was measured.

     (E) A record of the volume of PCE purchased each month must be entered by the first of the following month;

     (F) A record of the total amount of PCE purchased over the previous twelve months must be entered by the first of each month;

     (G) All receipts of PCE purchases; and

     (H) A record of any pollution prevention activities that have been accomplished.

     (c) General operations and maintenance requirements.

     (i) Drain cartridge filters in their housing or other sealed container for at least twenty-four hours before discarding the cartridges.

     (ii) Close the door of each dry cleaning machine except when transferring articles to or from the machine.

     (iii) Store all PCE, and wastes containing PCE, in a closed container with no perceptible leaks.

     (iv) Operate and maintain the dry cleaning system according to the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations.

     (v) Keep a copy on-site of the design specifications and operating manuals for all dry cleaning equipment.

     (vi) Keep a copy on-site of the design specifications and operating manuals for all emissions control devices.

     (vii) Route the PCE gas-vapor stream from the dry cleaning system through the applicable equipment in Table 2:

TABLE 2. Minimum PCE Vapor Vent Control Requirements

Small area source Large area source Major source
Refrigerated condenser for all machines installed after September 21, 1993. Refrigerated condenser for all machines. Refrigerated condenser with a carbon adsorber for all machines installed after September 21, 1993.

     (d) Inspection.

     (i) The owner or operator must inspect the dry cleaning system at a minimum following the requirements in Table 3:

TABLE 3. Minimum Inspection Frequency

Small area source Large area source Major source
Once every 2 weeks. Once every week. Once every week.

     (ii) An inspection must include an examination of these components for condition and perceptible leaks:

     (A) Hose and pipe connections, fittings, couplings, and valves;

     (B) Door gaskets and seatings;

     (C) Filter gaskets and seatings;

     (D) Pumps;

     (E) Solvent tanks and containers;

     (F) Water separators;

     (G) Muck cookers;

     (H) Stills;

     (I) Exhaust dampers; and

     (J) Cartridge filter housings.

     (iii) The dry cleaning system must be inspected while it is operating.

     (iv) The date and result of each inspection must be entered in the operations and maintenance record at the time of the inspection.

     (e) Repair.

     (i) Leaks must be repaired within twenty-four hours of detection if repair parts are available.

     (ii) If repair parts are unavailable, they must be ordered within two working days of detecting the leak.

     (iii) Repair parts must be installed as soon as possible, and no later than five working days after arrival.

     (iv) The date and time each leak was discovered must be entered in the operations and maintenance record.

     (v) The date, time, and result of each repair must be entered in the operations and maintenance record at the time of the repair.

     (f) Requirements for systems with refrigerated condensers. A dry cleaning system using a refrigerated condenser must meet all of the following requirements:

     (i) Outlet air temperature.

     (A) Each week the air temperature sensor at the outlet of the refrigerated condenser must be checked.

     (B) The air temperature at the outlet of the refrigerated condenser must be less than or equal to 45°F (7.2°C) during the cool-down period.

     (C) The air temperature must be entered in the operations and maintenance record manual at the time it is checked.

     (D) The air temperature sensor must meet these requirements:

     (I) An air temperature sensor must be permanently installed on a dry-to-dry machine, dryer or reclaimer at the outlet of the refrigerated condenser. The air temperature sensor must be installed by September 23, 1996, if the dry cleaning system was constructed before December 9, 1991.

     (II) The air temperature sensor must be accurate to within 2°F (1.1°C).

     (III) The air temperature sensor must be designed to measure at least a temperature range from 32°F (0°C) to 120°F (48.9°C); and

     (IV) The air temperature sensor must be labeled "RC outlet."

     (ii) Inlet air temperature.

     (A) Each week the air temperature sensor at the inlet of the refrigerated condenser installed on a washer must be checked.

     (B) The inlet air temperature must be entered in the operations and maintenance record at the time it is checked.

     (C) The air temperature sensor must meet these requirements:

     (I) An air temperature sensor must be permanently installed on a washer at the inlet of the refrigerated condenser. The air temperature sensor must be installed by September 23, 1996, if the dry cleaning system was constructed before December 9, 1991.

     (II) The air temperature sensor must be accurate to within 2 °F (1.1°C).

     (III) The air temperature sensor must be designed to measure at least a temperature range from 32°F (0°C) to 120°F (48.9°C).

     (IV) The air temperature sensor must be labeled "RC inlet."

     (iii) For a refrigerated condenser used on the washer unit of a transfer system, the following are additional requirements:

     (A) Each week the difference between the air temperature at the inlet and outlet of the refrigerated condenser must be calculated.

     (B) The difference between the air temperature at the inlet and outlet of a refrigerated condenser installed on a washer must be greater than or equal to 20°F (11.1°C).

     (C) The difference between the inlet and outlet air temperature must be entered in the operations and maintenance record each time it is checked.

     (iv) A converted machine with a refrigerated condenser must be operated with a diverter valve that prevents air drawn into the dry cleaning machine from passing through the refrigerated condenser when the door of the machine is open;

     (v) The refrigerated condenser must not vent the air-PCE gas-vapor stream while the dry cleaning machine drum is rotating or, if installed on a washer, until the washer door is opened; and

     (vi) The refrigerated condenser in a transfer machine may not be coupled with any other equipment.

     (g) Requirements for systems with carbon adsorbers. A dry cleaning system using a carbon adsorber must meet all of the following requirements:

     (i) Each week the concentration of PCE in the exhaust of the carbon adsorber must be measured at the outlet of the carbon adsorber using a colorimetric detector tube.

     (ii) The concentration of PCE must be written in the operations and maintenance record each time the concentration is checked.

     (iii) If the dry cleaning system was constructed before December 9, 1991, monitoring must begin by September 23, 1996.

     (iv) The colorimetric tube must meet these requirements:

     (A) The colorimetric tube must be able to measure a concentration of 100 parts per million of PCE in air.

     (B) The colorimetric tube must be accurate to within 25 parts per million.

     (C) The concentration of PCE in the exhaust of the carbon adsorber must not exceed 100 ppm while the dry cleaning machine is venting to the carbon adsorber at the end of the last dry cleaning cycle prior to desorption of the carbon adsorber.

     (v) If the dry cleaning system does not have a permanently fixed colorimetric tube, a sampling port must be provided within the exhaust outlet of the carbon adsorber. The sampling port must meet all of these requirements:

     (A) The sampling port must be easily accessible;

     (B) The sampling port must be located 8 stack or duct diameters downstream from a bend, expansion, contraction or outlet; and

     (C) The sampling port must be 2 stack or duct diameters upstream from a bend, expansion, contraction, inlet or outlet.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.94 RCW, RCW 70.94.141, [70.94.]152, [70.94.]331, [70.94.]510 and 43.21A.080. 01-17-062 (Order 99-06), § 173-400-075, filed 8/15/01, effective 9/15/01. Statutory Authority: [RCW 70.94.331, 70.94.510 and chapter 70.94 RCW.] 00-23-130 (Order 98-27), § 173-400-075, filed 11/22/00, effective 12/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.94.860, 70.94.510 and 70.94.331. 98-15-129 (Order 98-04), § 173-400-075, filed 7/21/98, effective 8/21/98. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.94 RCW. 96-19-054 (Order 94-35), § 173-400-075, filed 9/13/96, effective 10/14/96; 93-05-044 (Order 92-34), § 173-400-075, filed 2/17/93, effective 3/20/93; 91-05-064 (Order 90-06), § 173-400-075, filed 2/19/91, effective 3/22/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.94.331, 70.94.395 and 70.94.510. 85-06-046 (Order 84-48), § 173-400-075, filed 3/6/85. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.94 RCW. 84-10-019 (Order DE 84-8), § 173-400-075, filed 4/26/84. Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.21A and 70.94 RCW. 83-09-036 (Order DE 83-13), § 173-400-075, filed 4/15/83. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.94.331. 80-11-059 (Order DE 80-14), § 173-400-075, filed 8/20/80. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21A.080 and 70.94.331. 79-06-012 (Order DE 78-21), § 173-400-075, filed 5/8/79; Order DE 76-38, § 173-400-075, filed 12/21/76. Formerly WAC 18-04-075.]

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