Emission Reduction Plans (ERP)

(1) Anypersonresponsible for the operationof an emission source as set forth in 310 CMR 8.07 or any other emission source when specified by the Department in writing shall prepare standby Emission Reduction Plans (ERP) to reduce or eliminate emissions of air contaminants. (2) Standby Emission Reduction Plans required by 310 CMR 8.08(1) shall be in writing and shall identify the sources of air contaminants, the approximate amount of reduction of contaminants, and a brief description of the manner in which the reduction will be achieved. (3) ERPs Submittal and Approval. (a) Standby plans (ERPs) required by 301 CMR 8.08(2) shall be submitted to the Department upon request within 30 days of the receipt of such request. (b) Standby plans (ERPs) shall be subject to review and approval by the Department. If, in the opinion of the Department, any ERP is inadequate, the Department shall disapprove the plan and request the preparation of an amended plan. The Departmentshallgive the reasons for disapproval and shall require resubmittal of the plan with a reasonable period of time as determined by the Department. (4) During a declared Air Pollution Episode, standby ERPs as required by 310 CMR 8.08(2) shall be made available on the premises to any person authorized to enforce the provisions of 310 CMR 8.00 and the person responsible for the operation of the emissions source shall be responsible for its implementation. (5) Any person responsible for the operation of a stationary emission source having a capability of emitting 100 tons or more per year of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide, or hydrocarbons shall be subject to the provisions of 310 CMR 8.08(1), 8.08(2), 8.08(3) and 8.08(4). (6) Any person subject to the provisions of 310 CMR 8.08(5) shall submit an ERP to the Department for the Department's review for approval.