Section 3745-205-62 - Alternative standards for valves in gas or vapor service or in light liquid service; skip period leak detection and repair - equipment leaks(A) An owner or operator subject to the requirements of rule 3745-205-57 of the Administrative Code may elect for all valves within a hazardous waste management unit to comply with one of the alternative work practices specified in paragraphs (B)(2) and (B)(3) of this rule.(B)(1) An owner or operator shall comply with the requirements for valves, as described in rule 3745-205-57 of the Administrative Code, except as described in paragraphs (B)(2) and (B)(3) of this rule.(2) After two consecutive quarterly leak detection periods with the percentage of valves leaking equal to or less than two per cent, an owner or operator may begin to skip one of the quarterly leak detection periods (i.e., monitor for leaks once every six months) for the valves subject to the requirements in rule 3745-205-57 of the Administrative Code.(3) After five consecutive quarterly leak detection periods with the percentage of valves leaking equal to or less than two per cent, an owner or operator may begin to skip three of the quarterly leak detection periods (i.e., monitor for leaks once every year) for the valves subject to the requirements in rule 3745-205-57 of the Administrative Code.(4) If the percentage of valves leaking is greater than two per cent, the owner or operator shall monitor monthly in compliance with the requirements in rule 3745-205-57 of the Administrative Code, but may again elect to use this rule after meeting the requirements of paragraph (C)(1) of rule 3745-205-57 of the Administrative Code.Ohio Admin. Code 3745-205-62
Effective: 6/12/2023
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: Exempt
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3734.12
Rule Amplifies: 3734.12