Title V SOP Initials, Revisions, and Renewals

Title V SOPInitials, Revisions, and Renewals

Vasant Chaphekar, P.E. & Brandon Marsh, P.E.Air Permits Division

TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair 2018

Introduction to Title V Permitting• Purpose and Need• The Permit Document

Title V Permitting Process• Permitting Action Types• Technical Review

Submitting & Accessing Title V Permits




Purpose and Requirements

Provides legal authority per FCAA

Title V Permit:• Codifies previously

authorized air emissions• Applicable Requirements• Monitoring & Testing • Recordkeeping &

Reporting

Title V Permit:• Codifies previously

authorized air emissions• Applicable Requirements• Monitoring & Testing • Recordkeeping &

Reporting

• Compliance Certification

• Reporting• Enforceability

• Compliance Certification

• Reporting• Enforceability

Who Needs a Title V Permit?Major sources• As defined in 30 TAC §122.10Affected sources• Subject to acid rain rules• Subject to Section 111 or 112 of FCAA• Solid waste incineration units• Non-major sources listed by EPA

Affected sources• Subject to acid rain rules• Subject to Section 111 or 112 of FCAA• Solid waste incineration units• Non-major sources listed by EPA




The Permit Document

Permit Face Table of Contents

Terms & Conditions Attachments Appendices

AttachmentsApplicable Requirements SummaryApplicable Requirements Summary

Additional Monitoring Requirements (PM/CAM)Additional Monitoring Requirements (PM/CAM)

Permit ShieldPermit Shield

NSR Authorization ReferencesNSR Authorization References

Compliance ScheduleCompliance Schedule

Alternative RequirementAlternative Requirement

Appendices

Acronym ListAcronym ListMajor NSR Summary

Table & NSR Permit(s)Major NSR Summary

Table & NSR Permit(s)

SOP Sections & Forms

Permit Face………………….

Terms and Conditions………

Applicable Requirements…..

PM / CAM……………………

Permit Shield………………..

……OP-1, OP-2, Core Data

…………………….OP-REQ1

..…..OP-SUM, OP-UA forms

..……………………OP-MON

………OP-REQ1, OP-REQ2

SOP Sections & Forms

PSD/NA/NSR/PBR Ref…….

Compliance Schedule………

Alternative Requirement…..

Major NSR Table……………

………..OP-REQ1, OP-SUM

…………………….OP-ACPS

..…………………..OP-REQ1

..………………TCEQ-20648

NSR Incorporated by Reference

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NSR Authorizations• PSD/NA permits• 30 TAC Chapter 116• 30 TAC Chapter 106• Incorporated by reference

in OP-REQ1 Form

NSR Authorizations• PSD/NA permits• 30 TAC Chapter 116• 30 TAC Chapter 106• Incorporated by reference

in OP-REQ1 Form

Major NSR Summary Table• PSD/NA permits• Emission points in

MAERT• Monitoring/testing,

recordkeeping, reporting

Introduction to SOPsTrue or False?

A site that had PTE ≥ 100 tpy for a non-HAPs pollutant but has established federally enforceable emissions < 100 tpy may opt to void their SOP.

A site that had PTE ≥ 100 tpy for a non-HAPs pollutant but has established federally enforceable emissions < 100 tpy may opt to void their SOP.

TMinor sources are automatically exempt from Title V requirements. Minor sources are automatically exempt from Title V requirements. FSources in nonattainment (NA) areas may be minor per 30 TAC Chapter 122 but major per 30 TAC Chapter 117.

Sources in nonattainment (NA) areas may be minor per 30 TAC Chapter 122 but major per 30 TAC Chapter 117.

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Introduction to SOPsTrue or False?

Textual Description in Applicable Requirements Summary table is not enforceable. Textual Description in Applicable Requirements Summary table is not enforceable. T

A Title V permit can establish new federal emission limit requirements for a unit at a site.A Title V permit can establish new federal emission limit requirements for a unit at a site. F

A Title V permit may be used to authorize a new emission unit at a site. A Title V permit may be used to authorize a new emission unit at a site. F

Introduction to Title V Permitting• Purpose and Need• The permit document



Project Types & Permitting Actions

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Initial………………….

Notification…………...

Revisions……………..

Renewals……………

……...……Initial permit processing

…Off-permit & operational flexibility

……….…Admin, Minor, Significant

................Every 5 years after initial

(except unsatisfactory CH)

SOP Revision Types

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Administrative30 TAC §122.211

Minor30 TAC §122.215

Significant30 TAC §122.219

Application Due Date

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Initial………………….

Administrative……...

Minor Revisions……..

Significant Revisions...

Renewals……………

……...Before site operation begins

...Before 30 days after anniversary

……….Before operation of change

……….Before operation of change

…...6-18 months before expiration

When Can You Operate the Change?

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Initial…………………

Minor Revisions…….

Significant Revisions...

Renewal (minor)……

Renewal (significant)...

.....Date you submit completed app.

…..Date you submit completed app.

...After TCEQ issues permit revision

…..After you submit completed app.

...After TCEQ issues permit revision

Renewals/NotificationsTrue or False?

Renewal application received before permit expiration is always timely. Renewal application received before permit expiration is always timely. F

Permit changes at renewal are only triggered by changes at the site. Permit changes at renewal are only triggered by changes at the site. F

Notifications can be submitted after operating the proposed change. Notifications can be submitted after operating the proposed change. F

Renewals/NotificationsTrue or False?

If a renewal application includes a significant change to a Title I (PSD or NA) permit, then the permit holder may operate the change upon submittal of a complete renewal application.

If a renewal application includes a significant change to a Title I (PSD or NA) permit, then the permit holder may operate the change upon submittal of a complete renewal application.

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In the above example, the permit holder may operate the change if the change to the Title I (PSD or NA) permit is minor.

In the above example, the permit holder may operate the change if the change to the Title I (PSD or NA) permit is minor.

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The Permitting Process

Apply for a permit• New = Initial • Existing = Revision or renewal

1 Application Processing/Technical Review• TCEQ will contact you if missing information.• Administrative revisions: last step

2 Working Draft Permit• TCEQ creates this.• Applicant can comment.

3 Notice• Minor revisions = TCEQ Public Announcement• The rest = Applicant Public Notice

4 EPA / Public Review• Both can comment on permit.

5 Resolve Comments• TCEQ reviews public and EPA comments.• TCEQ considers changes to permit.

6 Issue Permit• TCEQ determines if all steps were completed.• TCEQ may issue the permit.

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Technical Review Process

Introductory/WDP E-mailIntroductory/WDP E-mail

Technical ReviewTechnical Review

Completeness CheckCompleteness Check

Company/Site Data – APIRTCompany/Site Data – APIRT

Review – Terms & ConditionsSite-wide

requirementsOP-REQ1: Initial, Renewal, Some

RevisionsOP-REQ1: Initial, Renewal, Some

Revisions

Unit-specific requirements

OP-SUM/R: All actions (new/revised units or PCAs)

OP-UA: All actions (new/revised units or form tables updated)

OP-SUM/R: All actions (new/revised units or PCAs)

OP-UA: All actions (new/revised units or form tables updated)

Negative applicability

OP-REQ2: Initial, Renewal, and Significant Revisions

OP-REQ2: Initial, Renewal, and Significant Revisions

Review – Attachments

Compliance• OP-ACPS: Initials and Renewals• Compliance History Review:

Initial, Renewal, Significant Revisions

• OP-ACPS: Initials and Renewals• Compliance History Review:

Initial, Renewal, Significant Revisions

PM/CAM • OP-MON: All actions• OP-MON: All actions

Major NSR Summary

• Form TCEQ-20648: All actions• Form TCEQ-20648: All actions

Periodic MonitoringDoes the rule contain sufficient monitoring?

Does it have sufficient monitoring frequency?No?

If you answered No at least once, you’ll need PM.

Compliance Assurance Monitoring•••

Emission Limit

Emission Limit

Control DeviceControl Device

Pre-control ≥ major

Pre-control ≥ major

CAM applies!

Working Draft PermitThe Permit Reviewer will:• Send deficiency list• Review responses• Update WDP• Generate PA/PNAP

The Permit Reviewer will:• Send deficiency list• Review responses• Update WDP• Generate PA/PNAP

The Applicant will:• Address deficiencies with

timely comments and updates

• Clearly indicate updates• Certify updates before

public notice

The Applicant will:• Address deficiencies with

timely comments and updates

• Clearly indicate updates• Certify updates before

public notice

Types of Notice

Public Notice

• Initial, Renewal, Significant Revision

• Applicant publishes notice locally

• 30-day comment period• 45-day EPA review

Public Notice

• Initial, Renewal, Significant Revision

• Applicant publishes notice locally

• 30-day comment period• 45-day EPA review

PublicAnnouncement

• Minor Revision• TCEQ posts online• 30-day comment period• 45-day EPA review

PublicAnnouncement

• Minor Revision• TCEQ posts online• 30-day comment period• 45-day EPA review

EPA Review

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• Concurrent with public notice/announcement

• Stops if comments are received• Begins again after comments addressed

Final State ActionAfter EPA Review

• TCEQ issues permit• 60-day public petition period: EPA may receive a valid petition TCEQ resolves granted objections Permit, permit record, or both may be modified




Guidance

• Policy and Guidance Memos for Operating Permits

• FOP Application Procedures and Timelines

Submitting FOP Applications

For mailing info…………..

For ongoing projects…….

Who to copy………………

...…Where to Submit FOP Applications and Permit-Related Documents

…Send to permit reviewer

…….EPA Region 6, TCEQ region (id by permit #)

Accessing Air Permit Documents

Central File Room....

CFR Online…….......

Online Guidance…...

………………At TCEQ campus

...................CFR Online search

…….……CFR online guidance....NSR permits IBR in an SOP……….…PBRs IBR in an SOP

Accessing Air Permit Documents

• Title V permit number (for issued permits); or• NSR permit number (referenced in TV permit); or• Regulated Entity name or number (RN).

CFR Online Search Exampleby SOP Number

Search “AIR/Federal

Operating Permit”

Use Title V SOP number as Primary ID

CFR Online Searchby Regulated Entity Name

Search “AIR/Federal

Operating Permit”

Use Regulated Entity Name

SOP Search ResultsSOP Documents List

The SOP document should be labeled “Final Action”

Click the Content ID links to find the permit document

SOP Search ResultsToo Many “Search” Results?

• Use Status of Air Permits and Permit Applications site to obtain additional unique permit info.

• Use unique info for accessing CFR Online web page.

NSR in SOP

Find NSR Permit number(s) from the Title V permit, NSR

Authorization References Table

CFR Online Searchby NSR Permit

record series

Search “AIR/New Source Review

Permit”

Enter NSR permit number

Select Primary ID

NSR Search Results

Browse files as before

OR

Click “Search Within” to

narrow results

Pop Up Window to Enter Additional Search Criteria

Search for documents with text “MAERT”

Click “Search Within”

Additional “Search Within” Criteria

Search for project “275207” using Secondary ID

Click “Search Within”

Search for PBR in NSR Database

Find a PBR Registration number(s) from the NSR database using the RN

Choose PERMIT BY RULE Permit Type

Using ALL status will show pending and completed

projects

NSR Database Search ResultsRegistered PBRs

In the list of resulting registered PBRs from the NSR database search, search for issued PBR New Registrations to find the PBR registration number. Now you can use the registration number using CFR online to find the PBR document.

Here’s the PBR Registration number.

Now you can use it to find the PBR document using CFR Online.

CFR Online Searchby PBR Registration Number

Search “AIR/New Source Review

Permit” Select Primary ID

Enter PBR registration

number

Registered PBR Search Results

Click the Content ID link to view the permit document

CFR Online Available Today

• Electronic documents (pdf only).

• TCEQ is converting non-electronic documents for online access in phases over the next few years.

• Request copies of non-electronic documents using the Contact Us link on the Central File Room Online web page.

Thank You!

Air Permits Division (512) 239-1250