06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 134, § 4

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 096-134-4 - Testing Requirements and Methods

Within sixty (60) days of receipt of written notification by the Department, the owner or operator of a facility subject to Section 3(A)(1), 3(A)(2), and 3(A)(3) VOC RACT Alternatives of this Chapter, must conduct emission tests to demonstrate compliance with this regulation. Within thirty (30) days of the completion of such tests, the owner or operator must submit to the Department the results of such testing.

A.Option A Test Methods (Capture and Control System) If the facility is subject to Section 3(A)(1) Option A of this Chapter, the owner or operator must demonstrate compliance using sampling and analytical procedures promulgated by the EPA and found at 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A. When determined by the Department to be necessary, the owner or operator must document the effectiveness of a system to capture and control VOC using the procedures contained in 40 CFR Part 52, Subsection 52.741, Appendix B. If approved by the Department, other sampling and analytical procedures may be used. If a VOC recovery device is used, compliance may be based on a mass balance.

B.Option B and C Test Methods (Emission Reduction Plan or Alternate Feasibility Study) If the facility is subject to Sections 3(A)(2) Option B or 3(A)(3) Option C of this Chapter, the owner or operator must demonstrate compliance under the following conditions:

(1) The owner or operator must use sampling and analytical procedures promulgated by the EPA and found at 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A; or

(2) The owner or operator must use a mass balance procedure based on known quantities of materials purchased, stored in inventory, and/or reclaimed, as approved by the Department and EPA; or

(3) The owner or operator must use other procedures deemed appropriate by the Department and EPA; and

(4) When determined by the Department to be necessary, the owner or operator must document the effectiveness of a system to capture and control VOC using the procedures contained in 40 CFR Part 52, Subsection 52.741, Appendix B. If approved by the Department, other sampling and analytical procedures may be used.

06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 134, § 4