40 C.F.R. §§ 264.1052–264.1060

§264.1052. Standards: Pumps in light liquid service.

40 C.F.R. § 264.1052

(a)

(1)

Each pump in light liquid service shall be monitored monthly to detect leaks by the methods specified in § 264.1063(b), except as provided in paragraphs (d), (e), and (f) of this section.

(2)

Each pump in light liquid service shall be checked by visual inspection each calendar week for indications of liquids dripping from the pump seal.

(b)

(1)

If an instrument reading of 10,000 ppm or greater is measured, a leak is detected.

(2)

If there are indications of liquids dripping from the pump seal, a leak is detected.

(c)

(1)

When a leak is detected, it shall be repaired as soon as practicable, but not later than 15 calendar days after it is detected, except as provided in § 264.1059.

(2)

A first attempt at repair (e.g., tightening the packing gland) shall be made no later than 5 calendar days after each leak is detected.

(d)

Each pump equipped with a dual mechanical seal system that includes a barrier fluid system is exempt from the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section, provided the following requirements are met:

(1)

Each dual mechanical seal system must be:

(i)

Operated with the barrier fluid at a pressure that is at all times greater than the pump stuffing box pressure, or

(ii)

Equipped with a barrier fluid degassing reservoir that is connected by a closed-vent system to a control device that complies with the requirements of § 264.1060, or

(iii)

Equipped with a system that purges the barrier fluid into a hazardous waste stream with no detectable emissions to the atmosphere.

(2)

The barrier fluid system must not be a hazardous waste with organic concentrations 10 percent or greater by weight.

(3)

Each barrier fluid system must be equipped with a sensor that will detect failure of the seal system, the barrier fluid system, or both.

(4)

Each pump must be checked by visual inspection, each calendar week, for indications of liquids dripping from the pump seals.

(5)

(i)

Each sensor as described in paragraph (d)(3) of this section must be checked daily or be equipped with an audible alarm that must be checked monthly to ensure that it is functioning properly.

(ii)

The owner or operator must determine, based on design considerations and operating experience, a criterion that indicates failure of the seal system, the barrier fluid system, or both.

(6)

(i)

If there are indications of liquids dripping from the pump seal or the sensor indicates failure of the seal system, the barrier fluid system, or both based on the criterion determined in paragraph (d)(5)(ii) of this section, a leak is detected.

(ii)

When a leak is detected, it shall be repaired as soon as practicable, but not later than 15 calendar days after it is detected, except as provided in § 264.1059.

(iii)

A first attempt at repair (e.g., relapping the seal) shall be made no later than 5 calendar days after each leak is detected.

(e)

Any pump that is designated, as described in § 264.1064(g)(2), for no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppm above background, is exempt from the requirements of paragraphs (a), (c), and (d) of this section if the pump meets the following requirements:

(1)

Must have no externally actuated shaft penetrating the pump housing.

(2)

Must operate with no detectable emissions as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppm above background as measured by the methods specified in § 264.1063(c).

(3)

Must be tested for compliance with paragraph (e)(2) of this section initially upon designation, annually, and at other times as requested by the Regional Administrator.

(f)

If any pump is equipped with a closed-vent system capable of capturing and transporting any leakage from the seal or seals to a control device that complies with the requirements of § 264.1060, it is exempt from the requirements of paragraphs (a) through (e) of this section.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[55 FR 25501, June 21, 1990, as amended at 56 FR 19290, Apr. 26, 1991]

Source

Source: 55 FR 25501, June 21, 1990, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6905, 6912(a), 6924, 6925, and 6939g.

Source

Source: 45 FR 33221, May 19, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[55 FR 25501, June 21, 1990, as amended at 56 FR 19290, Apr. 26, 1991]

§264.1053. Standards: Compressors.

40 C.F.R. § 264.1053

(a)

Each compressor shall be equipped with a seal system that includes a barrier fluid system and that prevents leakage of total organic emissions to the atmosphere, except as provided in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this section.

(b)

Each compressor seal system as required in paragraph (a) of this section shall be:

(1)

Operated with the barrier fluid at a pressure that is at all times greater than the compressor stuffing box pressure, or

(2)

Equipped with a barrier fluid system that is connected by a closed-vent system to a control device that complies with the requirements of § 264.1060, or

(3)

Equipped with a system that purges the barrier fluid into a hazardous waste stream with no detectable emissions to atmosphere.

(c)

The barrier fluid must not be a hazardous waste with organic concentrations 10 percent or greater by weight.

(d)

Each barrier fluid system as described in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this section shall be equipped with a sensor that will detect failure of the seal system, barrier fluid system, or both.

(e)

(1)

Each sensor as required in paragraph (d) of this section shall be checked daily or shall be equipped with an audible alarm that must be checked monthly to ensure that it is functioning properly unless the compressor is located within the boundary of an unmanned plant site, in which case the sensor must be checked daily.

(2)

The owner or operator shall determine, based on design considerations and operating experience, a criterion that indicates failure of the seal system, the barrier fluid system, or both.

(f)

If the sensor indicates failure of the seal system, the barrier fluid system, or both based on the criterion determined under paragraph (e)(2) of this section, a leak is detected.

(g)

(1)

When a leak is detected, it shall be repaired as soon as practicable, but not later than 15 calendar days after it is detected, except as provided in § 264.1059.

(2)

A first attempt at repair (e.g., tightening the packing gland) shall be made no later than 5 calendar days after each leak is detected.

(h)

A compressor is exempt from the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section if it is equipped with a closed-vent system capable of capturing and transporting any leakage from the seal to a control device that complies with the requirements of § 264.1060, except as provided in paragraph (i) of this section.

(i)

Any compressor that is designated, as described in § 264.1064(g)(2), for no detectable emissions as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppm above background is exempt from the requirements of paragraphs (a) through (h) of this section if the compressor:

(1)

Is determined to be operating with no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppm above background, as measured by the method specified in § 264.1063(c).

(2)

Is tested for compliance with paragraph (i)(1) of this section initially upon designation, annually, and at other times as requested by the Regional Administrator.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 55 FR 25501, June 21, 1990, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6905, 6912(a), 6924, 6925, and 6939g.

Source

Source: 45 FR 33221, May 19, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

§264.1054. Standards: Pressure relief devices in gas/vapor service.

40 C.F.R. § 264.1054

(a)

Except during pressure releases, each pressure relief device in gas/vapor service shall be operated with no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppm above background, as measured by the method specified in § 264.1063(c).

(b)

(1)

After each pressure release, the pressure relief device shall be returned to a condition of no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppm above background, as soon as practicable, but no later than 5 calendar days after each pressure release, except as provided in § 264.1059.

(2)

No later than 5 calendar days after the pressure release, the pressure relief device shall be monitored to confirm the condition of no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppm above background, as measured by the method specified in § 264.1063(c).

(c)

Any pressure relief device that is equipped with a closed-vent system capable of capturing and transporting leakage from the pressure relief device to a control device as described in § 264.1060 is exempt from the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 55 FR 25501, June 21, 1990, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6905, 6912(a), 6924, 6925, and 6939g.

Source

Source: 45 FR 33221, May 19, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

§264.1055. Standards: Sampling connection systems.

40 C.F.R. § 264.1055

(a)

Each sampling connection system shall be equipped with a closed-purge, closed-loop, or closed-vent system. This system shall collect the sample purge for return to the process or for routing to the appropriate treatment system. Gases displaced during filling of the sample container are not required to be collected or captured.

(b)

Each closed-purge, closed-loop, or closed-vent system as required in paragraph (a) of this section shall meet one of the following requirements:

(1)

Return the purged process fluid directly to the process line;

(2)

Collect and recycle the purged process fluid; or

(3)

Be designed and operated to capture and transport all the purged process fluid to a waste management unit that complies with the applicable requirements of § 264.1084 through § 264.1086 of this subpart or a control device that complies with the requirements of § 264.1060 of this subpart.

(c)

In-situ— sampling systems and sampling systems without purges are exempt from the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[61 FR 59952, Nov. 25, 1996]

Source

Source: 55 FR 25501, June 21, 1990, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6905, 6912(a), 6924, 6925, and 6939g.

Source

Source: 45 FR 33221, May 19, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[61 FR 59952, Nov. 25, 1996]

§264.1056. Standards: Open-ended valves or lines.

40 C.F.R. § 264.1056

(a)

(1)

Each open-ended valve or line shall be equipped with a cap, blind flange, plug, or a second valve.

(2)

The cap, blind flange, plug, or second valve shall seal the open end at all times except during operations requiring hazardous waste stream flow through the open-ended valve or line.

(b)

Each open-ended valve or line equipped with a second valve shall be operated in a manner such that the valve on the hazardous waste stream end is closed before the second valve is closed.

(c)

When a double block and bleed system is being used, the bleed valve or line may remain open during operations that require venting the line between the block valves but shall comply with paragraph (a) of this section at all other times.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 55 FR 25501, June 21, 1990, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6905, 6912(a), 6924, 6925, and 6939g.

Source

Source: 45 FR 33221, May 19, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

§264.1057. Standards: Valves in gas/vapor service or in light liquid service.

40 C.F.R. § 264.1057

(a)

Each valve in gas/vapor or light liquid service shall be monitored monthly to detect leaks by the methods specified in § 264.1063(b) and shall comply with paragraphs (b) through (e) of this section, except as provided in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section, and §§ 264.1061 and 264.1062.

(b)

If an instrument reading of 10,000 ppm or greater is measured, a leak is detected.

(c)

(1)

Any valve for which a leak is not detected for two successive months may be monitored the first month of every succeeding quarter, beginning with the next quarter, until a leak is detected.

(2)

If a leak is detected, the valve shall be monitored monthly until a leak is not detected for two successive months,

(d)

(1)

When a leak is detected, it shall be repaired as soon as practicable, but no later than 15 calendar days after the leak is detected, except as provided in § 264.1059.

(2)

A first attempt at repair shall be made no later than 5 calendar days after each leak is detected.

(e)

First attempts at repair include, but are not limited to, the following best practices where practicable:

(1)

Tightening of bonnet bolts.

(2)

Replacement of bonnet bolts.

(3)

Tightening of packing gland nuts.

(4)

Injection of lubricant into lubricated packing.

(f)

Any valve that is designated, as described in § 264.1064(g)(2), for no detectable emissions, as indicated by an instrument reading of less than 500 ppm above background, is exempt from the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section if the valve:

(1)

Has no external actuating mechanism in contact with the hazardous waste stream.

(2)

Is operated with emissions less than 500 ppm above background as determined by the method specified in § 264.1063(c).

(3)

Is tested for compliance with paragraph (f)(2) of this section initially upon designation, annually, and at other times as requested by the Regional Administrator.

(g)

Any valve that is designated, as described in § 264.1064(h)(1), as an unsafe-to-monitor valve is exempt from the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section if:

(1)

The owner or operator of the valve determines that the valve is unsafe to monitor because monitoring personnel would be exposed to an immediate danger as a consequence of complying with paragraph (a) of this section.

(2)

The owner or operator of the valve adheres to a written plan that requires monitoring of the valve as frequently as practicable during safe-to-monitor times.

(h)

Any valve that is designated, as described in § 264.1064(h)(2), as a difficult-to-monitor valve is exempt from the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section if:

(1)

The owner or operator of the valve determines that the valve cannot be monitored without elevating the monitoring personnel more than 2 meters above a support surface.

(2)

The hazardous waste management unit within which the valve is located was in operation before June 21, 1990.

(3)

The owner or operator of the valve follows a written plan that requires monitoring of the valve at least once per calendar year.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 55 FR 25501, June 21, 1990, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6905, 6912(a), 6924, 6925, and 6939g.

Source

Source: 45 FR 33221, May 19, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

§264.1058. Standards: Pumps and valves in heavy liquid service, pressure relief devices in light liquid or heavy liquid service, and flanges and other connectors.

40 C.F.R. § 264.1058

(a)

Pumps and valves in heavy liquid service, pressure relief devices in light liquid or heavy liquid service, and flanges and other connectors shall be monitored within 5 days by the method specified in § 264.1063(b) if evidence of a potential leak is found by visual, audible, olfactory, or any other detection method.

(b)

If an instrument reading of 10,000 ppm or greater is measured, a leak is detected.

(c)

(1)

When a leak is detected, it shall be repaired as soon as practicable, but not later than 15 calendar days after it is detected, except as provided in § 264.1059.

(2)

The first attempt at repair shall be made no later than 5 calendar days after each leak is detected.

(d)

First attempts at repair include, but are not limited to, the best practices described under § 264.1057(e).

(e)

Any connector that is inaccessible or is ceramic or ceramic-lined (e.g., porcelain, glass, or glass-lined) is exempt from the monitoring requirements of paragraph (a) of this section and from the recordkeeping requirements of § 264.1064 of this subpart.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[55 FR 25501, June 21, 1990, as amended at 61 FR 59952, Nov. 25, 1996; 71 FR 40274, July 14, 2006]

Source

Source: 55 FR 25501, June 21, 1990, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6905, 6912(a), 6924, 6925, and 6939g.

Source

Source: 45 FR 33221, May 19, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[55 FR 25501, June 21, 1990, as amended at 61 FR 59952, Nov. 25, 1996; 71 FR 40274, July 14, 2006]

§264.1059. Standards: Delay of repair.

40 C.F.R. § 264.1059

(a)

Delay of repair of equipment for which leaks have been detected will be allowed if the repair is technically infeasible without a hazardous waste management unit shutdown. In such a case, repair of this equipment shall occur before the end of the next hazardous waste management unit shutdown.

(b)

Delay of repair of equipment for which leaks have been detected will be allowed for equipment that is isolated from the hazardous waste management unit and that does not continue to contain or contact hazardous waste with organic concentrations at least 10 percent by weight.

(c)

Delay of repair for valves will be allowed if:

(1)

The owner or operator determines that emissions of purged material resulting from immediate repair are greater than the emissions likely to result from delay of repair.

(2)

When repair procedures are effected, the purged material is collected and destroyed or recovered in a control device complying with § 264.1060.

(d)

Delay of repair for pumps will be allowed if:

(1)

Repair requires the use of a dual mechanical seal system that includes a barrier fluid system.

(2)

Repair is completed as soon as practicable, but not later than 6 months after the leak was detected.

(e)

Delay of repair beyond a hazardous waste management unit shutdown will be allowed for a valve if valve assembly replacement is necessary during the hazardous waste management unit shutdown, valve assembly supplies have been depleted, and valve assembly supplies had been sufficiently stocked before the supplies were depleted. Delay of repair beyond the next hazardous waste management unit shutdown will not be allowed unless the next hazardous waste management unit shutdown occurs sooner than 6 months after the first hazardous waste management unit shutdown.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 55 FR 25501, June 21, 1990, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6905, 6912(a), 6924, 6925, and 6939g.

Source

Source: 45 FR 33221, May 19, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

§264.1060. Standards: Closed-vent systems and control devices.

40 C.F.R. § 264.1060

(a)

Owners and operators of closed-vent systems and control devices subject to this subpart shall comply with the provisions of § 264.1033 of this part.

(b)

(1)

The owner or operator of an existing facility who cannot install a closed-vent system and control device to comply with the provisions of this subpart on the effective date that the facility becomes subject to the provisions of this subpart must prepare an implementation schedule that includes dates by which the closed-vent system and control device will be installed and in operation. The controls must be installed as soon as possible, but the implementation schedule may allow up to 30 months after the effective date that the facility becomes subject to this subpart for installation and startup.

(2)

Any unit that begins operation after December 21, 1990, and is subject to the provisions of this subpart when operation begins, must comply with the rules immediately (i.e., must have control devices installed and operating on startup of the affected unit); the 30-month implementation schedule does not apply.

(3)

The owner or operator of any facility in existence on the effective date of a statutory or EPA regulatory amendment that renders the facility subject to this subpart shall comply with all requirements of this subpart as soon as practicable but no later than 30 months after the amendment's effective date. When control equipment required by this subpart can not be installed and begin operation by the effective date of the amendment, the facility owner or operator shall prepare an implementation schedule that includes the following information: Specific calendar dates for award or contracts or issuance of purchase orders for the control equipment, initiation of on-site installation of the control equipment, completion of the control equipment installation, and performance of any testing to demonstrate that the installed equipment meets the applicable standards of this subpart. The owner or operator shall enter the implementation schedule in the operating record or in a permanent, readily available file located at the facility.

(4)

Owners and operators of facilities and units that become newly subject to the requirements of this subpart after December 8, 1997, due to an action other than those described in paragraph (b)(3) of this section must comply with all applicable requirements immediately (i.e., must have control devices installed and operating on the date the facility or unit becomes subject to this subpart; the 30-month implementation schedule does not apply).

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[62 FR 64657, Dec. 8, 1997]

Source

Source: 55 FR 25501, June 21, 1990, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6905, 6912(a), 6924, 6925, and 6939g.

Source

Source: 45 FR 33221, May 19, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[62 FR 64657, Dec. 8, 1997]