12-5-2003 Rev. 0

 

Equipment or Process:

Composting

 

 

 

Criteria Pollutants

 

Subcategory/
Rating/Size

VOC

NOx

SOx

CO

PM10

Inorganic

(Ammonia)

Co-compostinga), Active Phase

 

Compliance with AQMD Rule 1133.2b):

Enclose and vent to control device with ≥80% control efficiency, or

Equivalent reduction ≥80%

(12-5-2003 )

 

 

 

 

Compliance with AQMD Rule 1133.2b):

Enclose and vent to control device with ≥80% control efficiency, or

Equivalent reduction ≥80%

(12-5-2003 )

Co-compostinga), Curing Phase

Compliance with AQMD Rule 1133.2b):

Aeration system operating under negative pressure over at least 90% of blower(s) cycle and venting to control device with ≥80% control efficiency, or

Equivalent reduction ≥80%

(12-5-2003 )

 

 

 

 

Compliance with AQMD Rule 1133.2b):

Aeration system operating under negative pressure over at least 90% of blower(s) cycle and venting to control device with ≥80% control efficiency, or

Equivalent reduction ≥80%

(12-5-2003 )

a) Co-composting is composting where biosolids and/or manure are mixed with bulking agents to produce compost.

b) Not required for design capacity <1,000 tons per year or design capacity <35,000 tons per year and <20% biosolids.

12-5-2003 Rev. 0

 

Equipment or Process:

Resin Manufacturing

 

 

 

Criteria Pollutants

 

Subcategory

VOC

NOx

SOx

CO

PM10

Inorganic

Continuous Polystyrene Process

Compliance with AQMD Rule 1141:

≤0.12 pounds VOC per 1000 pounds completed resin product from vacuum devolatilizer and styrene recovery systems

(12-5-2003 )

 

 

 

 

 

Liquid-Phase, High-Density Polyethylene Slurry Process

Compliance with AQMD Rule 1141:

≥98% reduction from reactors, recycle treaters, thinning tanks, blending tanks and product finishing section

(12-5-2003 )

 

 

 

 

 

Liquid-Phase Polypropylene Process

Compliance with AQMD Rule 1141:

≥98% reduction from organic resin reactors, slurry vacuum filter system, diluent recovery section and product finishing section

(12-5-2003 )

 

 

 

 

 

Other Resin Manufacturing

Compliance with AQMD Rule 1141:

≤0.5 pounds VOC per 1000 pounds completed resin product,

or ≥95% reduction from resin reactors, thinning tanks and blending tanks

(12-5-2003 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

12-5-2003 Rev. 0

 

Equipment or Process:

Surfactant Manufacturing

 

 

 

Criteria Pollutants

 

Subcategory/
Rating/Size

VOC

NOx

SOx

CO

PM10

Inorganic

All

Compliance with AQMD Rule 1141.2a):

≤0.5 pounds per 1000 pounds of surfactant product, or

≥95% (wt.) reduction from all surfactant manufacturing equipment vented to atmosphere

(12-5-2003 )

 

 

 

 

 

a) Does not apply to soap manufacturing operations or facilities that only blend and package surfactants.

12-5-2003 Rev. 0

 

Equipment or Process:

Woodworking

 

 

 

Criteria Pollutants

 

Subcategory

VOC

NOx

SOx

CO

PM10

Inorganic

Pneumatic Conveyance System

 

 

 

 

Compliance with AQMD Rule 1137a):

Baghouse with no visible emissions except during startup and shutdown

(12-5-2003 )

 

a) Not required if system vents solely to stand-alone control device or into a closed room.

 

10-20-2000 Rev. 0

12-5-2003 Rev. 1

 

Equipment or Process:

Fugitive Emission Sources , at Bulk Terminals , Natural Gas Plants, and Oil and Gas Production Fields

 

 

 

Criteria Pollutants

 

 

Subcategor y/Rating/Size

VOC

NOx

SOx

CO

PM10

Inorganic

 

Compressors, Centrifugal Type

Seal System with a Higher Pressure Barrier Fluid; < 500 ppmv by USEPA Method 21 with Quarterly I&M Program1) (04-10-98 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compressors, Rotary Type

Enclosed Seal System connected to Closed Vent System; < 500 ppmv by USEPA Method 21 with Quarterly I&M Program1)
(04-10-98 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connectors2) in Gas, Vapor or Light Liquid VOC Service

< 500 ppmv by USEPA Method 21 with Quarterly I&M Program1)  ( 04-10-98 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open Ended Valves and Pipes

Compliance with AQMD Rule 1173 where Applicable (10-20-2000 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pressure Relief Valves

Connected to Closed Vent System or Equipped with Rupture Disc if Applicable(4-10-98 ); and Compliance with AQMD Rule 1173 (10-20-2000 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

Process Drains

P-Trap or Seal Pot; < 500 ppmv with AQMD Approved I&M Program1) (04-10-98)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Process Valves – Gate, Globe and Ball

Compliance with AQMD Rule 1173, where Applicable ( 10-20-2000 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pumps – In Heavy Liquid Service

Single Mechanical;  < 1000 ppmv by USEPA Method 21 with Quarterly  I&M (4-10-1998 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pumps – In Light Liquid Service

1.        Sealless Type if available and Compatible, or

2.        Double or Tandem Seals and Vented to Closed Vent System; < 1000 ppmv by USEPA Method 21 with Approved AQMD; <1000 ppmv by USEPA Method 21 with approved AQMD I&M (4-10-98 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sampling Connections

Closed-purge, Closed-loop, or Closed-vent system
(4-10-98)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.        Quarterly I&M shall be consistent with AQMD Rule 1173 and other applicable requirements except that leaks between 500 and 1000 ppmv must be repaired within 14 days after detection.

2.        Connectors include flanges, screwed or other joined fittings


10-20-2000 Rev. 0

12-5-2003 Rev. 1

Equipment or Process:

Fugitive Emission Sources, at Bulk Terminals, Natural Gas Plants, and Oil and Gas Production Fields

 

 

 

Criteria Pollutants

 

 

Subcategor y/Rating/Size

VOC

NOx

SOx

CO

PM10

Inorganic

 

Compressors, Centrifugal Type

Seal System with a Higher Pressure Barrier Fluid; < 500 ppmv by USEPA Method 21 with Quarterly I&M Program1) (04-10-98 ); and compliance with AQMD Rule 1173 ( 12-5-2003 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compressors, Rotary Type

Enclosed Seal System connected to Closed Vent System ; < 500 ppmv by USEPA Method 21 with Quarterly I&M Program1)
(04-10-98 ); and compliance with AQMD Rule 1173

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connectors2) in Gas, Vapor or Light Liquid VOC Service

< 500 ppmv by USEPA Method 21 with Quarterly I&M Program1)  (04-10-98)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open Ended Valves and Pipes

Compliance with AQMD Rule 1173 where Applicable (10-20-2000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pressure Relief Valves

Connected to Closed Vent System or Equipped with Rupture Disc if Applicable(4-10-98 ); and Compliance with AQMD Rule 1173 (10-20-2000) ( 12-5-2003 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

Process Drains

P-Trap or Seal Pot; < 500 ppmv with AQMD Approved I&M Program1) (04-10-98)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Process Valves – Gate, Globe and Ball

Compliance with AQMD Rule 1173, where Applicable (10-20-2000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pumps – In Heavy Liquid Service

Single Mechanical;  < 1000 ppmv by USEPA Method 21 with Quarterly  I&M (4-10-1998 ); and compliance with AQMD Rule 1173 ( 12-5-2003 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pumps – In Light Liquid Service

Sealless Type if available and Compatible, or

Double or Tandem Seals and Vented to Closed Vent System; < 1000 ppmv by USEPA Method 21 with Approved AQMD; <1000 ppmv by USEPA Method 21 with approved AQMD I&M (4-10-98 ); and compliance with AQMD Rule 1173 ( 12-5-2003 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sampling Connections

Closed-purge, Closed-loop, or Closed-vent system
(4-10-98); and compliance with AQMD Rule 1173 ( 12-5-2003 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valves, Fittings, Diaphragms, Hatches, Sight-Glasses , Open-Ended Pipes and Meters in VOC Service

Compliance with AQMD Rule 1173 ( 12-5-2003 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.2. Quarterly I&M shall be consistent with AQMD Rule 1173 and other applicable requirements except that leaks between 500 and 1000 ppmv must be repaired within 14 days after detection.

2.3. Connectors include flanges, screwed or other joined fittings


10-20-2000 Rev. 0

12-5-2003 Rev. 1

Equipment or Process:

Fugitive Emission Sources, Other Facilities

 

 

 

Criteria Pollutants

 

 

Subcategory/Rating/Size

VOC

NOx

SOx

CO

PM10

Inorganic

 

Compressors, Connectors1) Fittings , Open Ended Valves and Pipes, Pressure Relief Valves Devices , Process Drains , Process Valves, Pumps, Sampling Connections , Diaphragms, Hatches, Sight-Glasses and Meters in VOC Service

Compliance with Rule 1173, where applicable by rule

(12-5-2003