Section 62-296.702 - Fossil Fuel Steam Generators(1) Applicability. The emission limitations set forth in Rule 62-296.702, F.A.C., shall apply to fossil fuel steam generating facilities including one or more boilers which individually or in combination have a heat input greater than or equal to 30 million British thermal units per hour.(2) Emission Limitations. (a) Particulate Matter. No owner or operator of a fossil fuel steam generator shall cause, permit, or allow the emission of particulate matter in excess of 0.10 pounds per million BTU except as provided for in Rule 62-296.405 or 62-296.406 and 62-210.700, F.A.C.(b) Visible Emissions. No owner or operator of a fossil fuel fired steam generator shall allow visible emissions the density of which is greater than 20 percent opacity except as provided for in Rule 62-210.700, F.A.C., Excess Emissions, and in Rule 62-296.405, F.A.C., for fossil-fuel steam generators with a heat input of greater than 250 million BTU per hour.(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. A transmissometer may be used and calibrated in accordance with 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix B.(b) The test method for particulate matter emissions shall be EPA Method 17, as described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-6, EPA Method 5B as described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-3; or EPA Method 5F, as described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-3; adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C. The minimum sample volume shall be 30 dry standard cubic feet. EPA Method 5, as described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-3, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C., may be used with the filter temperature at no more than 320 degrees Fahrenheit. For EPA Method 17, stack temperature shall be less than 375 degrees Fahrenheit. EPA Method 3 or 3A with Orsat analysis, as described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-2, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C., shall be used when oxygen based F factor computed according to EPA Method 19, as described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-7, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C., is used in lieu of heat input. Use Acetone wash with Method 5 or 17.(c) Test procedures shall meet all applicable requirements of Chapter 62-297, F.A.C.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-296.702
Rulemaking Authority 403.061 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087 FS.
Formerly 17-2.650(2)(c) 2., 17-296.702, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, Amended by Florida Register Volume 40, Number 122, June 24, 2014 effective 7/10/2014.Formerly 17-2.650(2)(c)2., 17-296.702, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, 7-10-14.