General Operating Permits Whitney Hill Air Permits Division Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Environmental Trade Fair 2015

Objectives Learn the differences between a GOP and a SOP Learn the technical review procedures for an ATO application Learn the procedures for a GOP renewal or revision The difference between a GOP and a SOP. Technical review procedures for an ATO application. GOP = General Operating Permit SOP = Site Operating Permit ATO = Authorization to Operate The procedures for a GOP renewal or revision.

Affected source category Why Title V? Major source Affected source category Title V permit needed Major source Affected source category

Types of GOPs Oil & Gas: 511, 512, 513, 514 MSW Landfill: 517 Copyright © 2013 FuelCell Energy, Inc. All rights reserved. Some rights reserved by sirdle Oil & Gas: 511, 512, 513, 514 MSW Landfill: 517 Air Curtain Incinerator: 518 http://www.leandertx.gov/fire/page/trench-burn-facts Title 30 Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC) Chapter 122, Subchapter F. GOP 511 can be found at http://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/air/titlev/generalpermits/gop_no_511.html. GOP 512 can be found at http://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/air/titlev/generalpermits/gop_no_512.html. GOP 513 can be found at http://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/air/titlev/generalpermits/gop_no_513.html. GOP 514 can be found at http://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/air/titlev/generalpermits/gop_no_514.html.

Important Terminology GOP: The documents that contain all permit requirements for the industry type. ATO: Authorization to operate under a general operating permit.

GOPs v. SOPs General De minimis, SP, & PBRs only No public notice/EPA review for ATO SOPs: Site specific Compliance plans allowed Public notice/EPA review Both: FOPs 5 year renewal Legislative notification SP = standard permit PBRs = permits by rule EPA = Environmental Protection Agency FOP = Federal Operating Permit

Permit Content GOP Tables CAM/PM Statement of Basis Application (federally enforceable) ATO Letter GOP Cover Letter GOP Terms ATO Letter GOP Cover Letter GOP Terms GOP Tables CAM/PM (if applicable) Statement of Basis Application (federally enforceable) CAM = compliance assurance monitoring PM = periodic monitoring

Initial ATO Application Procedure Qualify Required information Forms Applicable requirements Compliance assurance monitoring/Periodic monitoring Qualify Required Info. Forms Applicable Reqs.

Initial Application Qualify: County/Industry Criteria PCAs Compliance Qualification: County for appropriate GOP Qualification criteria Preconstruction authorizations Compliance with GOP requirements Qualify: County/Industry Criteria PCAs Compliance PCAs = preconstruction authorizations

Required Information Every application has: Process description Process flow Area map Plot plan Every application has: Process description Process flow Area map Plot plan

Applicable Requirement: Required Forms Administrative: Core Data OP-1 OP-CRO1 OP-DEL* OP-SUM OP-ACPS OP-REQ1 OP-UA OP-MON* OP-REQ3* Applicable Requirement: Admin. Forms: Core Data Form OP-1 OP-CRO1 OP-DEL (optional) OP-SUM OP-ACPS Applicable Req. Forms: OP-REQ1 OP-UA OP-MON (optional) OP-REQ3 (optional) The Core Data Form and OP-1 provide information about the site. The OP-CRO1 is the application certification information. The OP-DEL authorizes a duly authorized representative, or DAR, and is not required. The OP-SUM lists the applicable units and the New Source Review (NSR) authorizations. The OP-ACPS is required to show that the site is in compliance. Form OP-REQ1 is for updating site-wide terms and conditions. Form OP-UA is for updating unit specific attribute data values. Form OP-MON is for adding, changing, or deleting PM or CAM. Form OP-REQ3 is for the provisional terms and conditions that codify the new applicable requirements or state-only requirements. * Optional

OP-REQ1 ATO indicator

Applicable Requirements GOP Index No. GOP Table OP-UA

Example Data Site Information Attributes In Webb County RICE Major source of HAPs Attributes RICE > 500 HP 4SLB Post 12/19/2002 REDCO Site: Webb County Major source of HAPs Unit Attributes: Stationary RICE (non-emergency) > 500 HP Four stroke lean burn (4 SLB) Constructed on/after 12/19/2002 REDCO - Reducing CO emissions by 93% or more HAPs = hazardous air pollutants RICE = reciprocating internal combustion engine HP = horsepower 4 SLB = four stroke lean burn REDCO = reducing carbon monoxide by 93% or more

Example GOP 514 Table Attributes Index No. Requirements > 500 hp

Example GOP 514 Table (cont.) Constructed On/After 12/19/02 Normal Service 514-21-013 Reducing CO emissions Requirements CO = carbon monoxide 4SLB

Compliance Assurance Monitoring/ Periodic Monitoring Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM): Is in section (d) of the GOP Has applicability criteria May be required for standard permits or permits by rule Periodic Monitoring (PM): In section (f) of the GOP Has applicability criteria May be indicated in the tables CAM PM Section (d) of GOP Applicability criteria Standard permits & PBRs Section (f) of GOP Applicability criteria Indicated in tables

Example GOP Table With PM

Example GOP Table With PM

Example PM Table PM Option No. Pollutant Averaging Period Indicator Monitored Periodic Monitoring Requirement Min. Freq. Averaging Period Both Options are Required

Provisional Terms and Conditions Grant Letter Provisional Terms and Conditions Application Review Resolve Deficiencies ATO Technical Review Provisional terms and conditions TCEQ reviews application Deficiencies resolved TCEQ issues ATO letter

Revision to ATO Requires New ATO: Correction of typographical errors Correct typo Change, add, or remove applicability determinations Change in name/ownership Revision to GOP Correction of typographical errors Change, add, or remove applicability determinations Change in name/ownership (Form) Revision to GOP

Revision to ATO Forms Required OP-2 OP-CRO1 Potentially Required OP-1 OP-REQ1 OP-SUMR OP-UA OP-MON OP-REQ3 OP-CRO2 Required: OP-2 OP-CRO1 Potentially Required: OP-1 OP-REQ1 OP-SUMR OP-UA OP-MON OP-REQ3 OP-CRO2 Required Application Forms: Form OP-2 is for the description of each change and a description of the emission units affected Form OP-CRO1 is for certification by a Responsible Official Potentially Required Forms: Form OP-1 is for updating any site, area, or company data Form OP-REQ1 is for updating site-wide terms and conditions Form OP-SUMR is for listing units and their applicable form, name, and preconstruction authorizations Form OP-UA is for updating unit attribute data and values for the operating scenarios Form OP-MON is for additional PM or CAM Form OP-REQ3 is to allow documentation of the applicability of, or exemption from, specific requirements Form OP-CRO2 is to change the Responsible Official

Revision Review Policies PBR effective dates Scope of revision Expected timeline of review

Five year authorization term ATO Renewal Timeline TCEQ sends renewal notification ATO issued ATO expiration Five year authorization term Application due (6-18 months before expiration) This slide shows a timeline marked every year to represent a span of five years. The ATO issuance is marked at the beginning and the authorization expiration is marked at the end. There is a note that most authorization terms last for a span of five years (unless otherwise noted). At the four-year mark, there is a note that TCEQ sends a renewal notification. A bracket indicates that the application is due 6-18 months before expiration.

ATO Renewal Forms Required Potentially Required OP-1 OP-SUMR OP-2 OP-CRO1 OP-ACPS OP-REQ1 Potentially Required OP-SUMR OP-UA OP-MON OP-REQ3 Required: OP-1 OP-2 OP-CRO1 OP-ACPS OP-REQ1 Potentially Required: OP-SUMR OP-UA OP-MON OP-REQ3 Required Application Forms: Form OP-1 is for updating any site, area, or company data Form OP-2 is for the description of each change and a description of the emission units affected Form OP-CRO1 is for certification by a Responsible Official Form OP-ACPS is for certification of units in compliance with their applicable requirements Form OP-REQ1 is for updating site-wide terms and conditions Potentially Required Forms: Form OP-SUMR is for listing units and their applicable form, name, and preconstruction authorizations Form OP-UA is for updating unit attribute data and values for the operating scenarios Form OP-MON is for additional PM or CAM Form OP-REQ3 is to allow documentation of the applicability of, or exemption from, specific requirements

Application Area or Site Shutdown Void Requests Lowering PTE Lowering PTE: Application Area or Site Shutdown Application Area or Site Shutdown: ATO Void Request Letter APD-Cert or PI-7-Cert Void Request Letter PCAs Voided OP-CRO1 PTE = potential to emit APD-CERT and PI-7-CERT are forms that allow emissions to be certified for the purposes of lowering emissions below major source thresholds. Void Request Letter APD-CERT or PI-7-CERT Request to Void PCAs Void Request Letter

GOP Renewals & Revisions: Revision to ATO GOP Renewals & Revisions: Update tables and terms Procedures: Public notice Affected states review EPA review ATO responsibility Years Revision -- between renewals Update tables and terms Procedures: Public notice Affected states review EPA review ATO responsibility:

GOP Guidance TexasOilandGasHelp.org GOP Guidance GOP Information Compliance resources for oil and gas facilities can be found at www.TexasOilandGasHelp.org or at http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assistance/industry/oilgas.html. Guidance on completing initial, renewal, and revision applications can be found at http://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/air/guidance/titlev/tv_gop_guidance.html. Information and documentation pertaining to the various GOPs can be found at http://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/air/titlev/generalpermits/gop_permtable.html.

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Submitting ATO Applications (Initial, Revisions, and Renewals) TCEQ APIRT, MC 161 P.O. Box 13087 Austin, TX 78711-3087 Copies must be mailed to the appropriate TCEQ regional office.

Submitting ATO Application Updates [Name of Assigned Permit Reviewer] TCEQ APD, MC 163 P.O. Box 13087 Austin, TX 78711-3087

Submitting ATO Application to EPA Air Permits Section (6PD-R) EPA, Region 6 1445 Ross Ave., Suite 1200 Dallas, TX 75202-2733 Submit application updates to EPA at R6AirPermits@EPA.gov. Identify the associated permit number when submitting information.

GOP Questions? Air Permits Division 512-239-1250