CSR 45-1-4
CSR 45-1-4. Application Requirements
Cite as W. Va. Code R. § 45-1-4
§45-1-4. Application Requirements.
4.1. A source that cannot meet the emission limitations as required by 45CSR2, 45CSR3, 45CSR5, 45CSR6, 45CSR7, 45CSR10, 45CSR21 or 45CSR40 on a continuous basis, including during periods of start-up, shutdown, and maintenance may apply for a permit in accordance with 45CSR13, 45CSR14 or 45CSR19 as applicable.
4.2. The permit application shall be specific to the emissions unit at the source and shall consist of the following:
4.2.a. The source shall narrowly define the startup, shutdown, or maintenance operations at the emissions unit including as appropriate the parameters that define startup, shutdown, or maintenance; the estimated duration of the events; and the estimated frequency of events for each alternative emission limitation.
4.2.b. The source shall describe why the use of the control strategy used during normal operations is not achievable during periods of startup, shutdown, or maintenance.
4.2.c. The source shall describe any alternate control strategies considered or employed and why the selected alternative control strategy requested is appropriate and why other alternative control strategies were not employed.
4.2.d. The source shall propose alternative emission limitation(s) and monitoring parameter(s) during startup, shutdown, or maintenance with reasonable specificity to ensure practical enforceability of the alternative emission limitation.
4.2.e. The source shall provide an estimate of the worst-case emissions that may occur during periods of startup, shutdown, or maintenance for which the proposed alternative emission limitation will apply. For instance, if the proposed AEL is based on a reduced efficiency of the control device during startup, shutdown, or maintenance, then the estimate would be based on the efficiency during those periods.
4.2.f. If the source is proposing a work practice standard as an alternative emission limitation, it may be based on equipment manufacturer’s recommendations or procedures, industry standards, or best management practices based on their unique operating requirements and current condition, usage and configuration of the unit.
4.3. The Secretary has the authority to approve a reasonable definition of startup, shutdown, or maintenance events, the duration of events, and the maximum frequency of events and may incorporate them as permit requirements.