Terms Last Revised: 6/06/2016 VE.s Visible Emissions Summary These Visible Emissions terms may be used for emissions units that: 1. emit particulates; 2. are subject to a visible particulate emission limitation established pursuant to OAC rule 3745-17-07, OAC rule 3745-17-12, OAC rule 3745-17-13, or 3. are not considered to be inherently clean*; and/or 4. do not use data from a continuous opacity monitoring system to ensure ongoing compliance with the applicable visible emissions limitation(s). * Inherently clean emissions unit means: an uncontrolled emissions unit that burns only natural gas and/or number two fuel oil, the particulate emissions from the emissions unit are due solely to the combustion of the fuel(s), and under normal operating conditions the emissions will not exceed the particulate or visible emissions limitations. Note: In State permits the frequency for performing visible emissions checks may be adjusted (i.e., daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) where it can be demonstrated that there has been no exceedance of the opacity limitation over a period of time (terms VE.9). Certain operations may require checks to be performed during a certain phase of an emissions unit’s operation. Note: It is important to specify the egress point(s) for fugitive emissions, especially where there may be more than one emissions unit releasing emissions inside a building. The locations where the fugitive emissions observations are to be performed must be clearly defined and this detail can be added to the VE testing terms where needed. Note: See the appropriate General Permit for the RACM requirements for paved and unpaved roadways and storage piles; only the visible emissions / opacity requirements are duplicated in this set of terms.
Terms Last Revised: 6/06/2016 VE.s Visible Emissions Summary These Visible Emissions terms may be used for emissions units that: 1. emit particulates; 2. are subject to a visible particulate emission limitation established pursuant to OAC rule 3745-17-07, OAC rule 3745-17-12, OAC rule 3745-17-13, or 3. are not considered to be inherently clean*; and/or 4. do not use data from a continuous opacity monitoring system to ensure ongoing compliance with the applicable visible emissions limitation(s). * Inherently clean emissions unit means: an uncontrolled emissions unit that burns only natural gas and/or number two fuel oil, the particulate emissions from the emissions unit are due solely to the combustion of the fuel(s), and under normal operating conditions the emissions will not exceed the particulate or visible emissions limitations. Note: In State permits the frequency for performing visible emissions checks may be adjusted (i.e., daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) where it can be demonstrated that there has been no exceedance of the opacity limitation over a period of time (terms VE.9). Certain operations may require checks to be performed during a certain phase of an emissions unit’s operation. Note: It is important to specify the egress point(s) for fugitive emissions, especially where there may be more than one emissions unit releasing emissions inside a building. The locations where the fugitive emissions observations are to be performed must be clearly defined and this detail can be added to the VE testing terms where needed. Note: See the appropriate General Permit for the RACM requirements for paved and unpaved roadways and storage piles; only the visible emissions / opacity requirements are duplicated in this set of terms.
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