Section 62-296.408 - Nitric Acid PlantsThese limits are applicable to emissions units producing weak nitric acid (50 to 70 percent) by pressure or atmospheric pressure process.
(1) Visible emissions - shall not exceed 10 percent opacity.(2) Nitrogen Oxides - emissions shall not exceed 3 pounds per ton of acid produced (100 percent basis).(3) Test Methods and Procedures. All emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this rule shall comply with the following requirements. (a) The test method for visible emissions shall be EPA Method 9, as described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-4, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C.(b) The test methods for nitrogen oxides emissions shall be EPA Methods 7, 7A, 7B, 7C, or 7D, as described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-4, adopted and incorporated by reference at rule 62-204.800, F.A.C. The minimum sample volume shall be as specified in EPA Method 7. Four grab samples at 15 minute intervals (±2 minutes) per run required.(c) Test procedures shall meet all applicable requirements of Chapter 62-297, F.A.C.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-296.408
Rulemaking Authority 403.061 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087 FS.
Formerly 17-2.600(8), 17-296.408, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, Amended by Florida Register Volume 40, Number 122, June 24, 2014 effective 7/10/2014, Amended by Florida Register Volume 46, Number 205, October 20, 2020 effective 11/5/2020.Formerly 17-2.600(8), 17-296.408, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, 7-10-14, 11-5-20.