Section 326 IAC 1-6-2 - Records; notice of malfunctionAuthority: IC 13-14-8-2; IC 13-17-3-4
Affected: IC 13-15; IC 13-17
Sec. 2.
(a) The owner or operator must keep a record of all malfunctions, startups, or shutdowns of any emission unit or emission control equipment that results in violations of:(1) applicable air pollution control regulations; or(2) applicable emission limitations.(b) The records must be retained for a period of three (3) years and be made available to the commissioner upon request.(c) When a malfunction under subsection (a) of any emission unit or emission control equipment occurs that lasts more than one (1) hour, the condition must be reported to the commissioner or the commissioner's appointed representative as follows: (1) Notification must be made by telephone or other electronic means as soon as practicable, but in no event later than four (4) daytime business hours after the beginning of the occurrence.(2) Failure to report a malfunction of any emission unit or emission control equipment subject to the requirements of this rule shall constitute a violation of this rule and any other applicable rules.(3) Information on the scope and expected duration of the malfunction must be provided including the following:(A) Identification of the specific emission control device to be taken out of service, and the location and permit number of the equipment.(B) The expected length of time that the emission control equipment will be out of service.(C) The nature and quantity of emissions of air contaminants likely to occur during the shutdown period.(D) Any measures that will be used to minimize the length of the shutdown period, such as the use of off-shift labor on equipment.(E) A demonstration that interim control measures have reduced or will reduce emissions from the emission unit during the shutdown period.Air Pollution Control Board; 326 IAC 1-6-2; filed Mar 10, 1988, 1:20 pm: 11 IR 2380; errata, 11 IR 2632Filed 12/30/2016, 9:45 a.m.: 20170125-IR-326150326FRA