Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 45-3-3 - Emission of Smoke and/or Particulate Matter Prohibited and Standards of Measurement - Visible3.1. No person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit emission of smoke and/or particulate matter into the open air from any fuel burning equipment which is 20% opacity or greater based on six minute averages using 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, Method 9, and 45CSR16 or other equivalent EPA approved method as approved by the Secretary.3.3. Any owner or operator that cannot comply with the emission limitation required by section 3.1 during periods of startup or shutdown shall request an alternative emission limitation pursuant to 45CSR1.3.4. Where the Secretary believes that startups and shutdowns are excessive in duration and/or frequency, the Secretary may require an owner or operator to provide a written report demonstrating that such frequent start-ups and shutdowns are necessary.