N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 6 § 236.3

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 236.3 - Control requirements

(a) Any owner or operator of a synthetic organic chemical manufacturing facility must monitor each of the following process unit components for leaks, on a quarterly schedule:

(1) each pump in light liquid service;

(2) each compressor in gas/vapor service;

(3) each pressure relief valve in gas/vapor service;

(4) each valve in light liquid service; and

(5) each valve in gas/vapor service.

(b) Leaks detected in any of the monitored components must be repaired in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 236.4 of this Part.

(c) Any owner or operator of a synthetic organic chemical manufacturing facility must also comply with the following component standards:

(1) Pumps in light liquid service must be visually inspected each calendar week for evidence of liquids dripping. Any leaks detected during visual inspection must be repaired in accordance with section 236.4 of this Part.

(2) Pressure relief devices in gas/vapor service must be monitored for leaks within five days of an over-pressure release. Any leaks detected during monitoring must be repaired in accordance with section 236.4 of this Part.

(3) Open-ended valves or lines in gas/vapor or light liquid service must be sealed with either a second valve, blind flange, cap, or plug. The sealing device may only be removed while a sample is being taken or during maintenance operations.

(i) When a second valve is used, each open-ended line or valve equipped with a second valve shall be operated in such a manner that the valve on the process fluid end is closed before the second valve is closed.

(ii) When a double block-and-bleed system is used, the bleed valve or line may remain open only during operations that require venting of the line between the block valves, but shall be closed at all other times.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 § 236.3