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40 C.F.R. §§ 63.7910–63.7913

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§63.7910. What emissions limitations and work practice standards must I meet for separators?

40 C.F.R. § 63.7910

(a)
You must control HAP emissions from each new and existing oil-water separator and organic-water separator subject to § 63.7886(b)(1)(iv) according to emissions limitations and work practice standards in this section that apply to your affected separators.
(b)
For each affected separator, you must install and operate air pollution controls that meet one of the options in paragraphs (b)(1) through (3) of this section.
(1)
Install and operate a floating roof according to the requirements in § 63.1043. For portions of the separator where it is infeasible to install and operate a floating roof, such as over a weir mechanism, you must comply with the requirements specified in paragraph (b)(2) of this section. § 63.1043(c)(2) does not apply for the purposes of this subpart if your initial startup date is after September 3, 2019; § 63.1043(c)(2) does not apply for the purposes of this subpart for any source after January 6, 2021.
(2)
Install and operate a fixed roof vented through a closed vent system to a control device according to the requirements in § 63.1044. You must meet the emissions limitations and work practice standards in § 63.7925 that apply to your closed vent system and control device. § 63.1044(c)(2) does not apply for the purposes of this subpart if your initial startup date is after September 3, 2019; § 63.1044(c)(2) does not apply for the purposes of this subpart for any source after January 6, 2021.
(3)
Install and operate a pressurized separator according to the requirements in § 63.1045. § 63.1045(b)(3)(i) does not apply for the purposes of this subpart if your initial startup date is after September 3, 2019; § 63.1045(b)(3)(i) does not apply for the purposes of this subpart for any source after January 6, 2021.
(c)
As provided in § 63.6(g), you may request approval from the EPA to use an alternative to the work practice standards in this section that apply to your separators. If you request for permission to use an alternative to the work practice standards, you must submit the information described in § 63.6(g)(2).
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[68 FR 58190, Oct. 8, 2003, as amended at 85 FR 41705, July 10, 2020]

Source

Source: 68 FR 58190, Oct. 8, 2003, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Source

Source: 57 FR 61992, Dec. 29, 1992, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[68 FR 58190, Oct. 8, 2003, as amended at 85 FR 41705, July 10, 2020]

§63.7911. How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the emissions limitations and work practice standards for separators?

40 C.F.R. § 63.7911

(a)
You must demonstrate initial compliance with the emissions limitations and work practice standards in § 63.7910 that apply to your affected separators by meeting the requirements in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this section, as applicable to your separators.
(b)
You must demonstrate initial compliance of each separator using a floating roof according to § 63.7910(b)(1) if you have submitted as part of your notification of compliance status, specified in § 63.7950, a signed statement that you have met the requirements in paragraphs (b)(1) through (4) of this section.
(1)
You have installed a floating roof and closure devices that meet the requirements in § 63.1043(b), and you have records documenting the design and installation.
(2)
You will operate the floating roof and closure devices according to the requirements in § 63.1043(c), with the exceptions specified in § 63.7910(b)(1).
(3)
You have performed an initial seal gap measurement inspection using the procedures in § 63.1046(b), and you have records documenting the measurement results.
(4)
You have performed an initial visual inspection of the floating roof and closure devices for defects according to the requirements in § 63.1047(b)(2), and you have records documenting the inspection results.
(5)
For any portions of the separator using a fixed roof vented to a control device according to § 63.7910(b)(1), you have met the requirements in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this section.
(c)
You must demonstrate initial compliance of each separator using a fixed roof vented to a control device according to § 63.7910(b)(2) if you have submitted as part of your notification of compliance status, specified in § 63.7950, a signed statement that you have met the requirements in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this section.
(1)
You have installed a fixed roof and closure devices that meet the requirements in § 63.1042(b), and you have records documenting the design and installation.
(2)
You will operate the fixed roof and its closure devices according to the requirements in § 63.1042(c). § 63.1042(c)(3) does not apply for the purposes of this subpart if your initial date is after September 3, 2019; § 63.1042(c)(3) does not apply for the purposes of this subpart for any source after January 6, 2021.
(3)
You have performed an initial visual inspection of the fixed roof and closure devices for defects according to the requirements in § 63.1047(a).
(4)
You have met each applicable requirement for demonstrating initial compliance with the emission limitations and work practice standards for a closed vent system and control device in § 63.7926.
(d)
You must demonstrate initial compliance of each pressurized separator that operates as a closed system according to § 63.7910(b)(3) if you have submitted as part of your notification of compliance status, specified in § 63.7950, a signed statement that you have met the requirements in paragraphs (d)(1) and (2) of this section.
(1)
You have installed a pressurized separator that operates as a closed system according to the requirements in § 63.1045(b)(1) and (b)(2), and you have records of the design and installation.
(2)
You will operate the pressurized separator as a closed system according to the requirements in § 63.1045(b)(3), with the exceptions specified in § 63.7910(b)(3).
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[68 FR 58190, Oct. 8, 2003, as amended at 85 FR 41705, July 10, 2020]

Source

Source: 68 FR 58190, Oct. 8, 2003, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Source

Source: 57 FR 61992, Dec. 29, 1992, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[68 FR 58190, Oct. 8, 2003, as amended at 85 FR 41705, July 10, 2020]

§63.7912. What are my inspection and monitoring requirements for separators?

40 C.F.R. § 63.7912

(a)
If you use a floating roof according to § 63.7910(b)(1), you must meet requirements in paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section.
(1)
Measure the seal gaps at least annually according to the requirements in § 63.1047(b)(1).
(2)
Visually inspect the floating roof at least annually according to the requirements in § 63.1047(b)(2).
(b)
If you use a cover vented to a control device according to § 63.7910(b)(1) or (2), you must meet requirements in paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) of this section.
(1)
You must visually inspect the cover and its closure devices for defects according to the requirements in § 63.1047(c).
(2)
You must monitor and inspect the closed vent system and control device according to the requirements in § 63.7927 that apply to you.
(c)
If you use a pressurized separator that operates as a closed system according to § 63.7910(b)(3), you must visually inspect each pressurized separator and closure devices for defects at least annually to ensure they are operating according to the design requirements in § 63.1045(b), with the exceptions specified in § 63.7910(b)(3).
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[68 FR 58190, Oct. 8, 2003, as amended at 85 FR 41705, July 10, 2020]

Source

Source: 68 FR 58190, Oct. 8, 2003, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Source

Source: 57 FR 61992, Dec. 29, 1992, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[68 FR 58190, Oct. 8, 2003, as amended at 85 FR 41705, July 10, 2020]

§63.7913. How do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the emissions limitations and work practice standards for separators?

40 C.F.R. § 63.7913

(a)
You must demonstrate continuous compliance with the emissions limitations and work practice standards in § 63.7910 applicable to your affected separators by meeting the requirements in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this section as applicable to your surface impoundments.
(b)
You must demonstrate continuous compliance for each separator using a floating roof according to § 63.7910(b)(1) by meeting the requirements in paragraphs (b)(1) through (6) of this section.
(1)
Operating and maintaining the floating roof according to the requirements in § 63.1043(b).
(2)
Performing seal gap measurement inspections at least annually according to the requirements in § 63.1047(b)(1).
(3)
Visually inspecting the floating roof at least annually according to the requirements in § 63.1047(b)(2).
(4)
Repairing defects according to the requirements in § 63.1047(d).
(5)
Recording the information specified in § 63.1048(a) and (b).
(6)
Keeping records to document compliance with the requirements according to the requirements in § 63.7952.
(c)
You must demonstrate continuous compliance for each separator using a fixed roof vented through a closed vent system to a control device according to § 63.7910(b)(2) by meeting the requirements in paragraphs (c)(1) through (6) of this section.
(1)
Operating and maintaining the fixed roof and its closure devices according to the requirements in § 63.1042, with the exceptions specified in § 63.7911(c)(2).
(2)
Performing visual inspections of the fixed roof and its closure devices for defects at least annually according to the requirements in § 63.1047(a).
(3)
Repairing defects according to the requirements in § 63.1047(d).
(4)
Recording the information specified in § 63.1048(a).
(5)
Meeting each applicable requirement for demonstrating continuous compliance with the emission limitations and work practice standards for a closed vent system and control device in § 63.7928.
(6)
Keeping records to document compliance with the requirements of this subpart according to the requirements in § 63.7952.
(d)
You must demonstrate continuous compliance for each pressurized separator operated as a closed system according to § 63.7910(b)(3) by meeting the requirements in paragraphs (d)(1) and (2) of this section.
(1)
Operating the pressurized separator at all times according to the requirements in § 63.1045, with the exceptions specified in § 63.7910(b)(3).
(2)
Visually inspecting each pressurized tank and closure devices for defects at least annually to ensure they are operating according to the design requirements in § 63.1045(b), and recording the results of each inspection.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[68 FR 58190, Oct. 8, 2003, as amended at 71 FR 69017, Nov. 29, 2006; 85 FR 41705, July 10, 2020]

Source

Source: 68 FR 58190, Oct. 8, 2003, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Source

Source: 57 FR 61992, Dec. 29, 1992, unless otherwise noted.

Amendments

[68 FR 58190, Oct. 8, 2003, as amended at 71 FR 69017, Nov. 29, 2006; 85 FR 41705, July 10, 2020]