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40 C.F.R. §§ 63.7915–63.7918

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§63.7915. What emissions limitations and work practice standards must I meet for transfer systems?

40 C.F.R. § 63.7915

(a)
You must control HAP emissions from each new and existing transfer system subject to § 63.7886(b)(1)(v) according to emissions limitations and work practice standards in this section that apply to your affected transfer systems.
(b)
For each affected transfer system that is an individual drain system as defined in § 63.7957, you must install and operate controls according to the requirements in § 63.962.
(c)
For each affected transfer system that is not an individual drain system as defined in § 63.7957, you must use one of the transfer systems specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this section.
(1)
A transfer system that uses covers according to the requirements in § 63.689(d).
(2)
A transfer system that consists of continuous hard piping. All joints or seams between the pipe sections must be permanently or semi-permanently sealed (e.g., a welded joint between two sections of metal pipe or a bolted and gasketed flange).
(3)
A transfer system that is enclosed and vented through a closed vent system to a control device according to the requirements specified in paragraphs (c)(3)(i) and (ii) of this section.
(i)
The transfer system is designed and operated such that an internal pressure in the vapor headspace in the enclosure is maintained at a level less than atmospheric pressure when the control device is operating, and
(ii)
The closed vent system and control device are designed and operated to meet the emissions limitations and work practice standards in § 63.7925 that apply to your closed vent system and control device.
(d)
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 transfer systems. 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 71 FR 69018, Nov. 29, 2006]

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 69018, Nov. 29, 2006]

§63.7916. How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the emissions limitations and work practice standards for transfer systems?

40 C.F.R. § 63.7916

(a)
You must demonstrate initial compliance with the emissions limitations and work practice standards in § 63.7915 that apply to your affected transfer systems by meeting the requirements in paragraphs (b) through (e) of this section, as applicable to your transfer systems.
(b)
You must demonstrate initial compliance of each individual drain system using controls according to § 63.7915(b) 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 (3) of this section.
(1)
You have installed air emission controls for each individual drain system and junction box according to the requirements in § 63.962(a) and (b), and you have records documenting the installation and design.
(2)
You will operate the air emission controls according to the requirements in § 63.962(b)(5).
(3)
You have performed an initial visual inspection of each individual drain system according to the requirements in § 63.964(a), and you have records documenting the inspection results.
(c)
You must demonstrate initial compliance of each transfer system using covers according to § 63.7915(c)(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 (c)(1) through (3) of this section.
(1)
Each transfer system is equipped with covers and closure devices according to the requirements in § 63.689(d)(1) through (4), and you have records documenting the design and installation.
(2)
You have performed an initial inspection of each cover and its closure devices for defects according to the requirements in § 63.695(d)(1) through (5), and you have records documenting the inspection results.
(3)
You will operate each cover and its closure devices according to the requirements in § 63.689(5).
(d)
You must demonstrate initial compliance of each transfer system that consists of hard piping according to § 63.7915(c)(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 (d)(1) and (2) of this section.
(1)
You have installed a transfer system that consists entirely of hard piping and meets the requirements in § 63.7915(c)(2), and you have records documenting the design and installation.
(2)
You have performed an initial inspection of the entire transfer system to verify that all joints or seams between the pipe sections are permanently or semi-permanently sealed (e.g., a welded joint between two sections of metal pipe or a bolted and gasketed flange), and you have records documenting the inspection results.
(e)
You must demonstrate initial compliance of each transfer system that is enclosed and vented to a control device according to § 63.7915(e)(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 (e)(1) and (2) of this section.
(1)
You have installed a transfer system that is designed and operated such that an internal pressure in the vapor headspace in the enclosure is maintained at a level less than atmospheric pressure when the control device is operating, and you have records documenting the design and installation.
(2)
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.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

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.

§63.7917. What are my inspection and monitoring requirements for transfer systems?

40 C.F.R. § 63.7917

(a)
If you operate an individual drain system as a transfer system according to § 63.7915(b), you must visually inspect each individual drain system at least annually according to the requirements in § 63.964(a).
(b)
If you operate a transfer system using covers according to § 63.7915(c)(1), you must inspect each cover and its closure devices for defects according to the requirements in § 63.695(d)(1) through (5).
(c)
If you operate a transfer system consisting of hard piping according to § 63.7915(c)(2), you must annually inspect the unburied portion of pipeline and all joints for leaks and other defects. In the event that a defect is detected, you must repair the leak or defect according to the requirements of paragraph (e) of this section.
(d)
If you operate a transfer system that is enclosed and vented to a control device according to § 63.7915(c)(3), you must meet requirements in paragraphs (d)(1) and (2) of this section.
(1)
You must annually inspect all enclosure components (e.g., enclosure sections, closure devices, fans) for defects that would prevent an internal pressure in the vapor headspace in the enclosure from continuously being maintained at a level less than atmospheric pressure when the control device is operating. In the event that a defect is detected, you must repair the defect according to the requirements of paragraph (e) of this section.
(2)
You must monitor and inspect the closed vent system and control device according to the requirements in § 63.7927 that apply to you.
(e)
If you are subject to paragraph (c) or (d) of this section, you must repair all detected defects as specified in paragraphs (e)(1) through (3) of this section.
(1)
You must make first efforts at repair of the defect no later than 5 calendar days after detection and repair shall be completed as soon as possible but no later than 45 calendar days after detection except as provided in paragraph (e)(2) of this section.
(2)
Repair of a defect may be delayed beyond 45 calendar days if you determine that repair of the defect requires emptying or temporary removal from service of the transfer system and no alternative transfer system is available at the site to accept the material normally handled by the system. In this case, you must repair the defect the next time the process or unit that is generating the material handled by the transfer system stops operation. Repair of the defect must be completed before the process or unit resumes operation.
(3)
You must maintain a record of the defect repair according to the requirements specified in § 63.7952.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[68 FR 58190, Oct. 8, 2003, as amended at 71 FR 69018, Nov. 29, 2006]

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 69018, Nov. 29, 2006]

§63.7918. How do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the emissions limitations and work practice standards for transfer systems?

40 C.F.R. § 63.7918

(a)
You must demonstrate continuous compliance with the emissions limitations and work practice standards in § 63.7915 applicable to your affected transfer system by meeting the requirements in paragraphs (b) through (e) of this section as applicable to your transfer systems.
(b)
You must demonstrate continuous compliance for each individual drain system using controls according to § 63.7915(b) by meeting the requirements in paragraphs (b)(1) through (5) of this section.
(1)
Operating and maintaining the air emission controls for individual drain systems according to the requirements in § 63.962.
(2)
Visually inspecting each individual drain system at least annually according to the requirements in § 63.964(a).
(3)
Repairing defects according to the requirements in § 63.964(b).
(4)
Recording the information specified in § 63.965(a).
(5)
Keeping records to document compliance with the requirements of this subpart according to the requirements in § 63.7952.
(c)
You must demonstrate continuous compliance for each transfer system using covers according to § 63.7915(c)(1) by meeting the requirements in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this section.
(1)
Operating and maintaining each cover and its closure devices according to the requirements in § 63.689(d)(1) through (5).
(2)
Performing inspections of each cover and its closure devices for defects at least annually according to the requirements in § 63.695(d)(1) through (5).
(3)
Repairing defects according to the requirements in § 63.695(5)
(4)
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 transfer system that consists of hard piping according to § 63.7915(c)(2) by meeting the requirements in paragraphs (d)(1) through (4) of this section.
(1)
Operating and maintaining the pipeline to ensure that all joints or seams between the pipe sections remain permanently or semi-permanently sealed (e.g., a welded joint between two sections of metal pipe or a bolted and gasketed flange).
(2)
Inspecting the pipeline for defects at least annually according to the requirements in § 63.7917(c).
(3)
Repairing defects according to the requirements in § 63.7917(e).
(4)
Keeping records to document compliance with the requirements of this subpart according to the requirements in § 63.7952.
(e)
You must demonstrate continuous compliance for each transfer system that is enclosed and vented to a control device according to § 63.7915(c)(3) by meeting the requirements in paragraphs (e)(1) through (5) of this section.
(1)
Operating and maintaining the enclosure to ensure that the internal pressure in the vapor headspace in the enclosure is maintained continuously at a level less than atmospheric pressure when the control device is operating.
(2)
Inspecting the enclosure and its closure devices for defects at least annually according to the requirements in § 63.7918(d).
(3)
Repairing defects according to the requirements in § 63.7918(e).
(4)
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.
(5)
Keeping records to document compliance with the requirements according to the requirements in § 63.7952.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[68 FR 58190, Oct. 8, 2003, as amended at 71 FR 69018, Nov. 29, 2006]

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 69018, Nov. 29, 2006]