Part I. Administrative
9VAC5-20-10. Applicability.
A. The provisions of these regulations, unless specified otherwise, shall apply throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
B. The provisions of these regulations, unless specified otherwise, shall apply to only those pollutants for which ambient air quality standards are set forth in 9VAC5 Chapter 30 (9VAC5-30-10 et seq.) or for which emission standards are set forth in 9VAC5 Chapter 40 (9VAC5-40-10 et seq.), 9VAC5 Chapter 50 (9VAC5-50-10 et seq.) and 9VAC5 Chapter 60 (9VAC5-60-10 et seq.), or both.
C. No provision of these regulations shall limit the power of the board to take such appropriate action as necessary to control and abate air pollution in emergency situations.
D. By the adoption of these regulations, the board confers upon the department the administrative, enforcement and decision making authority enumerated therein.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-02-01, eff. May 1, 1990.
9VAC5-20-20. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-02-02, eff. May 1, 1990; amended, Virginia Register Volume 7, Issue 14, eff. July 1, 1991; Volume 9, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 1993; Volume 9, Issue 6, eff. February 1, 1993; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 3, eff. January 1, 1998.
9VAC5-20-21. Documents incorporated by reference.
A. The Administrative Process Act and Virginia Register Act provide that state regulations may incorporate documents by reference. Throughout these regulations, documents of the types specified below have been incorporated by reference.
1. United States Code.
2. Code of Virginia.
3. Code of Federal Regulations.
4. Federal Register.
5. Technical and scientific reference documents.
Additional information on key federal regulations and nonstatutory documents incorporated by reference and their availability may be found in subsection E of this section.
B. Any reference in these regulations to any provision of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) shall be considered as the adoption by reference of that provision. The specific version of the provision adopted by reference shall be that contained in the CFR (2022) in effect July 1, 2022. In making reference to the Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR Part 35 means Part 35 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations; 40 CFR 35.20 means § 35.20 in Part 35 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
C. Failure to include in this section any document referenced in the regulations shall not invalidate the applicability of the referenced document.
D. Copies of materials incorporated by reference in this section may be examined by the public at the central office of the Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, Richmond, Virginia, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. of each business day.
E. Information on federal regulations and nonstatutory documents incorporated by reference and their availability may be found below in this subsection.
1. Code of Federal Regulations.
a. The provisions specified below from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) are incorporated herein by reference.
(1) 40 CFR Part 50 -- National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards.
(a) Appendix A-1 -- Reference Measurement Principle and Calibration Procedure for the Measurement of Sulfur Dioxide in the Atmosphere (Ultraviolet Fluorescence Method).
(b) Appendix A-2 -- Reference Method for the Determination of Sulfur Dioxide in the Atmosphere (Pararosaniline Method).
(c) Appendix B -- Reference Method for the Determination of Suspended Particulate Matter in the Atmosphere (High-Volume Method).
(d) Appendix C -- Measurement Principle and Calibration Procedure for the Continuous Measurement of Carbon Monoxide in the Atmosphere (Non-Dispersive Infrared Photometry).
(e) Appendix D -- Measurement Principle and Calibration Procedure for the Measurement of Ozone in the Atmosphere.
(f) Appendix E -- Reserved.
(g) Appendix F -- Measurement Principle and Calibration Procedure for the Measurement of Nitrogen Dioxide in the Atmosphere (Gas Phase Chemiluminescence).
(h) Appendix G -- Reference Method for the Determination of Lead in Suspended Particulate Matter Collected from Ambient Air.
(i) Appendix H -- Interpretation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone.
(j) Appendix I -- Interpretation of the 8-Hour Primary and Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone.
(k) Appendix J -- Reference Method for the Determination of Particulate Matter as PM10 in the Atmosphere.
(l) Appendix K -- Interpretation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter.
(m) Appendix L -- Reference Method for the Determination of Fine Particulate Matter as PM2.5 in the Atmosphere.
(n) Appendix M -- Reserved.
(o) Appendix N -- Interpretation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for PM2.5.
(p) Appendix O -- Reference Method for the Determination of Coarse Particulate Matter as PM in the Atmosphere.
(q) Appendix P -- Interpretation of the Primary and Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone.
(r) Appendix Q -- Reference Method for the Determination of Lead in Suspended Particulate Matter as PM10 Collected from Ambient Air.
(s) Appendix R -- Interpretation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead.
(t) Appendix S -- Interpretation of the Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen (Nitrogen Dioxide).
(u) Appendix T -- Interpretation of the Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Sulfur (Sulfur Dioxide).
(v) Appendix U -- Interpretation of the Primary and Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone.
(2) 40 CFR Part 51 -- Requirements for Preparation, Adoption, and Submittal of Implementation Plans.
(a) Appendix M -- Recommended Test Methods for State Implementation Plans.
(b) Appendix S -- Emission Offset Interpretive Ruling.
(c) Appendix W -- Guideline on Air Quality Models (Revised).
(d) Appendix Y -- Guidelines for BART Determinations Under the Regional Haze Rule.
(3) 40 CFR Part 55 -- Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations, except for §§ 55.5, 55.11, and 55.12.
(4) 40 CFR Part 58 -- Ambient Air Quality Surveillance.
Appendix A -- Quality Assurance Requirements for SLAMS, SPMs and PSD Air Monitoring.
(5) 40 CFR Part 59 -- National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Consumer and Commercial Products.
(a) Subpart C -- National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Consumer Products.
(b) Subpart D -- National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural Coatings, Appendix A -- Determination of Volatile Matter Content of Methacrylate Multicomponent Coatings Used as Traffic Marking Coatings.
(6) 40 CFR Part 60 -- Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
The specific provisions of 40 CFR Part 60 incorporated by reference are found in Article 5 (9VAC5-50-400 et seq.) of Part II of 9VAC5-50 (New and Modified Stationary Sources).
(7) 40 CFR Part 61 -- National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
The specific provisions of 40 CFR Part 61 incorporated by reference are found in Article 1 (9VAC5-60-60 et seq.) of Part II of 9VAC5-60 (Hazardous Air Pollutant Sources).
(8) 40 CFR Part 63 -- National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories.
The specific provisions of 40 CFR Part 63 incorporated by reference are found in Article 2 (9VAC5-60-90 et seq.) of Part II of 9VAC5-60 (Hazardous Air Pollutant Sources).
(9) 40 CFR Part 64 -- Compliance Assurance Monitoring.
(10) 40 CFR Part 72 -- Permits Regulation.
(11) 40 CFR Part 73 -- Sulfur Dioxide Allowance System.
(12) 40 CFR Part 74 -- Sulfur Dioxide Opt-Ins.
(13) 40 CFR Part 75 -- Continuous Emission Monitoring.
(14) 40 CFR Part 76 -- Acid Rain Nitrogen Oxides Emission Reduction Program.
(15) 40 CFR Part 77 -- Excess Emissions.
(16) 40 CFR Part 78 -- Appeal Procedures for Acid Rain Program.
(17) 40 CFR Part 81 -- Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes.
(18) 40 CFR Part 82 -- Protection of Stratospheric Ozone.
(19) 40 CFR Part 152 Subpart I -- Classification of Pesticides.
(20) 49 CFR Part 172 -- Hazardous Materials Table. Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements, Subpart E, Labeling.
(21) 29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart F -- Fire Protection and Prevention.
b. Copies may be obtained from Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954; telephone (202) 783-3238.
2. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
a. The following documents from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are incorporated herein by reference:
(1) Reich Test, Atmospheric Emissions from Sulfuric Acid Manufacturing Processes, Public Health Service Publication No. PB82250721, 1980.
(2) Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors (AP-42). Volume I: Stationary and Area Sources, stock number 055-000-00500-1, 1995; Supplement A, stock number 055-000-00551-6, 1996; Supplement B, stock number 055-000-00565, 1997; Supplement C, stock number 055-000-00587-7, 1997; Supplement D, 1998; Supplement E, 1999.
(3) "Guidelines for Determining Capture Efficiency" (GD-35), Emissions Monitoring and Analysis Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, January 9, 1995.
b. Copies of the document identified in subdivision E 2 a (1) of this section, and Volume I and Supplements A through C of the document identified in subdivision E 2 a (2) of this section, may be obtained from U.S. Department of Commerce, National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161; telephone 1-800-553-6847. Copies of Supplements D and E of the document identified in subdivision E 2 a (2) of this section may be obtained online from EPA's Technology Transfer Network at http://www.epa.gov/ttn/index.html. Copies of the document identified in subdivision E 2 a (3) of this section are only available online from EPA's Technology Transfer Network at http://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/guidlnd.html.
3. United States government.
a. The following document from the United States government is incorporated herein by reference: Standard Industrial Classification Manual, 1987 (U.S. Government Printing Office stock number 041-001-00-314-2).
b. Copies may be obtained from Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954; telephone (202) 512-1800.
4. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
a. The documents specified below from the American Society for Testing and Materials are incorporated herein by reference.
(1) D323-99a, "Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method)."
(2) D97-96a, "Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products."
(3) D129-00, "Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General Bomb Method)."
(4) D388-99, "Standard Classification of Coals by Rank."
(5) D396-98, "Standard Specification for Fuel Oils."
(6) D975-98b, "Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils."
(7) D1072-90(1999), "Standard Test Method for Total Sulfur in Fuel Gases."
(8) D1265-97, "Standard Practice for Sampling Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases (Manual Method)."
(9) D2622-98, "Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products by Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry."
(10) D4057-95(2000), "Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products."
(11) D4294-98, "Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy."
(12) D523-89, "Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss" (1999).
(13) D1613-02, "Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Products" (2002).
(14) D1640-95, "Standard Test Methods for Drying, Curing, or Film Formation of Organic Coatings at Room Temperature" (1999).
(15) E119-00a, "Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction Materials" (2000).
(16) E84-01, "Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Construction Materials" (2001).
(17) D4214-98, "Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paint Films" (1998).
(18) D86-04b, "Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure" (2004).
(19) D4359-90, "Standard Test Method for Determining Whether a Material is a Liquid or a Solid" (reapproved 2000).
(20) E260-96, "Standard Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography" (reapproved 2001).
(21) D3912-95, "Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Coatings Used in Light-Water Nuclear Power Plants" (reapproved 2001).
(22) D4082-02, "Standard Test Method for Effects of Gamma Radiation on Coatings for Use in Light-Water Nuclear Power Plants."
(23) F852-99, "Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use" (reapproved 2006).
(24) F976-02, "Standard Specification for Portable Kerosine and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use."
(25) D4457-02, "Standard Test Method for Determination of Dichloromethane and 1,1,1-Trichloroethane in Paints and Coatings by Direct Injection into a Gas Chromatograph" (reapproved 2008).
(26) D3792-05, "Standard Test Method for Water Content of Coatings by Direct Injection Into a Gas Chromatograph."
(27) D2879-97, "Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure-Temperature Relationship and Initial Decomposition Temperature of Liquids by Isoteniscope" (reapproved 2007).
b. Copies may be obtained from American Society for Testing Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959; telephone (610) 832-9585.
5. American Petroleum Institute (API).
a. The following document from the American Petroleum Institute is incorporated herein by reference: Evaporative Loss from Floating Roof Tanks, API MPMS Chapter 19, April 1, 1997.
b. Copies may be obtained from American Petroleum Institute, 1220 L Street, Northwest, Washington, DC 20005; telephone (202) 682-8000.
6. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
a. The following document from the ACGIH is incorporated herein by reference: 1991-1992 Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents and Biological Exposure Indices (ACGIH Handbook).
b. Copies may be obtained from ACGIH, 1330 Kemper Meadow Drive, Suite 600, Cincinnati, OH 45240; telephone (513) 742-2020.
7. National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA).
a. The documents specified below from the National Fire Prevention Association are incorporated herein by reference.
(1) NFPA 385, Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, 2000 Edition.
(2) NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2000 Edition.
(3) NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, 2000 Edition.
b. Copies may be obtained from the National Fire Prevention Association, One Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101; telephone (617) 770-3000.
8. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
a. The documents specified below from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers are incorporated herein by reference.
(1) ASME Power Test Codes: Test Code for Steam Generating Units, Power Test Code 4.1-1964 (R1991).
(2) ASME Interim Supplement 19.5 on Instruments and Apparatus: Application, Part II of Fluid Meters, 6th edition (1971).
(3) Standard for the Qualification and Certification of Resource Recovery Facility Operators, ASME QRO-1-1994.
b. Copies may be obtained from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016; telephone (800) 843-2763.
9. American Hospital Association (AHA).
a. The following document from the American Hospital Association is incorporated herein by reference: An Ounce of Prevention: Waste Reduction Strategies for Health Care Facilities, AHA Catalog no. W5-057007, 1993.
b. Copies may be obtained from American Hospital Association, One North Franklin, Chicago, IL 60606; telephone (800) 242-2626.
10. Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD).
a. The following documents from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District are incorporated herein by reference:
(1) Method 41, "Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Solvent-Based Coatings and Related Materials Containing Parachlorobenzotrifluoride" (December 20, 1995).
(2) Method 43, "Determination of Volatile Methylsiloxanes in Solvent-Based Coatings, Inks, and Related Materials" (November 6, 1996).
b. Copies may be obtained from Bay Area Air Quality Management District, 939 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, telephone (415) 771-6000.
11. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
a. The following documents from the South Coast Air Quality Management District are incorporated herein by reference:
(1) Method 303-91, "Determination of Exempt Compounds," in Manual SSMLLABM, "Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples" (1996).
(2) Method 318-95, "Determination of Weight Percent Elemental Metal in Coatings by X-Ray Diffraction," in Manual SSMLLABM, "Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples" (1996).
(3) Rule 1174 Ignition Method Compliance Certification Protocol (February 28, 1991).
(4) Method 304-91, "Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in Various Materials," in Manual SSMLLABM, "Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples" (1996).
(5) Method 316A-92, "Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in Materials Used for Pipes and Fittings" in Manual SSMLLABM, "Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples" (1996).
(6) "General Test Method for Determining Solvent Losses from Spray Gun Cleaning Systems," October 3, 1989.
b. Copies may be obtained from South Coast Air Quality Management District, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765, telephone (909) 396-2000.
12. California Air Resources Board (CARB).
a. The following documents from the California Air Resources Board are incorporated herein by reference:
(1) Test Method 510, "Automatic Shut-Off Test Procedure for Spill-Proof Systems and Spill-Proof Spouts" (July 6, 2000).
(2) Test Method 511, "Automatic Closure Test Procedure for Spill-Proof Systems and Spill-Proof Spouts" (July 6, 2000).
(3) Method 100, "Procedures for Continuous Gaseous Emission Stack Sampling" (July 28, 1997).
(4) Test Method 513, "Determination of Permeation Rate for Spill-Proof Systems" (July 6, 2000).
(5) Method 310, "Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in Consumer Products and Reactive Organic Compounds in Aerosol Coating Products (Including Appendices A and B)" (May 5, 2005).
(6) California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Division 3, Chapter 1, Subchapter 8.5, Article 1, § 94503.5 (2003).
(7) California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Division 3, Chapter 1, Subchapter 8.5, Article 2, §§ 94509 and 94511 (2003).
(8) California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Division 3, Chapter 1, Subchapter 8.5, Article 4, §§ 94540-94555 (2003).
(9) "Certification Procedure 501 for Portable Fuel Containers and Spill-Proof Spouts, CP-501" (July 26, 2006).
(10) "Test Procedure for Determining Integrity of Spill-Proof Spouts and Spill-Proof Systems, TP-501" (July 26, 2006).
(11) "Test Procedure for Determining Diurnal Emissions from Portable Fuel Containers, TP-502" (July 26, 2006).
b. Copies may be obtained from California Air Resources Board, P.O. Box 2815, Sacramento, CA 95812, telephone (906) 322-3260 or (906) 322-2990.
13. American Architectural Manufacturers Association.
a. The following documents from the American Architectural Manufacturers Association are incorporated herein by reference:
(1) Voluntary Specification 2604-02, "Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for High Performance Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels" (2002).
(2) Voluntary Specification 2605-02, "Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels" (2002).
b. Copies may be obtained from American Architectural Manufacturers Association, 1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173, telephone (847) 303-5664.
14. American Furniture Manufacturers Association.
a. The following document from the American Furniture Manufacturers Association is incorporated herein by reference: Joint Industry Fabrics Standards Committee, Woven and Knit Residential Upholstery Fabric Standards and Guidelines (January 2001).
b. Copies may be obtained from American Furniture Manufacturers Association, P.O. Box HP-7, High Point, NC 27261; telephone (336) 884-5000.
15. Petroleum Equipment Institute.
a. The following document from the Petroleum Equipment Institute is incorporated herein by reference: Recommended Practices for Installation and Testing of Vapor-Recovery Systems at Vehicle-Fueling Sites, PEI/RP300-09 (2009).
b. Copies may be obtained from Petroleum Equipment Institute, 6931 S. 66th E. Avenue, Suite 310, Tulsa, OK 74133; telephone (918) 494-9696; www.pei.org.
16. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).
a. The following documents from the American Architectural Manufacturers Association are incorporated herein by reference:
(1) Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for High Performance Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels, publication number AAMA 2604-05.
(2) Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels, publication number AAMA 2605-05.
b. Copies may be obtained from American Architectural Manufacturers Association, 1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4268; telephone (847) 303-5774.
Statutory Authority
§ 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia; §§ 108, 109, 110, and 182 of the Clean Air Act; 40 CFR Parts 50, 53, and 58
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 25, eff. October 15, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 1997; Volume 13, Issue 18, eff. July 1, 1997; Volume 15, Issue 12, eff. April 1, 1999; Volume 15, Issue 21, eff. August 4, 1999; Volume 16, Issue 17, eff. July 1, 2000; Volume 18, Issue 7, eff. February 1, 2002; Volume 20, Issue 12, eff. March 24, 2004; Volume 21, Issue 11, eff. March 9, 2005; Volume 22, Issue 26, eff. October 4, 2006; Errata, 23:5 VA.R. 791 November 13, 2006; amended, Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 21, eff. August 1, 2007; Volume 25, Issue 12, eff. March 18, 2009; Volume 25, Issue 19, eff. June 24, 2009; Volume 26, Issue 12, eff. March 17, 2010; Volume 26, Issue 23, eff. August 18, 2010; Volume 27, Issue 3, eff. November 10, 2010; Volume 27, Issue 17, eff. May 25, 2011; Volume 28, Issue 23, eff. August 15, 2012; Volume 29, Issue 24, eff. August 28, 2013; Volume 31, Issue 21, eff. July 30, 2015; Volume 32, Issue 7, eff. February 1, 2016; Volume 32, Issue 18, eff. June 1, 2016; Volume 33, Issue 4, eff. November 16, 2016; Volume 33, Issue 10, eff. February 22, 2017; Volume 34, Issue 13, eff. February 19, 2018; Volume 36, Issue 12, eff. March 4, 2020; Volume 37, Issue 4, eff. November 11, 2020; Volume 39, Issue 13, eff. March 15, 2023.
9VAC5-20-30. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-02-03 and VR120-02-04, eff. May 1, 1990; amended, Virginia Register Volume 7, Issue 14, eff. July 1, 1991; Volume 9, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 1993; Volume 9, Issue 6, eff. February 1, 1993; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 3, eff. January 1, 1998.
9VAC5-20-50. Variances.
A. Fuel variance.
1. Regardless of any other provision of this section, the executive director may issue an order granting a fuel variance for fuel burning equipment from applicable provisions of these regulations if, after a thorough investigation and public hearing, he finds that:
a. The owner, in good faith and prior to the request for the fuel variance, has attempted to comply with applicable provisions of these regulations;
b. The owner has substantial cause to believe he will be unable to obtain the fuel to operate the equipment in compliance with applicable provisions of these regulations;
c. The maximum particulate and sulfur dioxide emissions from fuels permitted in the fuel variance would be the lowest that the available fuels will permit;
d. The need for the requested fuel variance could not have been avoided by the owner; and
e. The period of the fuel variance will not exceed the reasonably predicted shortage of fuel which would allow compliance with these regulations, or 180 days, whichever is less.
2. The owner requesting the fuel variance shall submit the following, where appropriate, to the executive director:
a. The requested commencement and termination dates of the fuel variance;
b. The type and quantity of fuel to be used under the requested fuel variance, along with the maximum ash and sulfur content, if any;
c. An affidavit stating why the owner is unable to, or has substantial cause to believe that he will be unable to, obtain fuel which would allow compliance with applicable provisions of these regulations;
d. An estimate of the amount of fuel to be conserved;
e. An estimate of the increased air pollutants that might cause violations of the ambient air quality standards;
f. An estimate, with reasons given, of the duration of the shortage of fuel which would allow compliance with applicable provisions of these regulations; and
g. Such other information as the executive director may require to make his findings as provided in subdivision 1 of this subsection.
3. Notice of public hearings on applications for fuel variances shall be advertised at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing, in at least one major newspaper of general circulation in the air quality control region in which the affected source is located. The notice shall contain the subject, date, time and place of the public hearing. The public hearing shall be conducted to give the public an opportunity to comment on the variance.
4. Fuel variances may be granted only for individual sources, and not for categories or classes.
5. No fuel variance shall be granted for more than 180 days. Any request for a variance for a period beyond 180 days shall be governed by the provisions of 9VAC5-170-140, except that the board, where appropriate, may require compliance with any of the conditions and requirements here.
6. Fuel variances may be amended or revoked in the manner provided for in 9VAC5-170-140 except that only a 10-day notice shall be required.
B. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit, alter or otherwise affect the obligation of any person to comply with any provision of these regulations not specifically affected by this section.
Statutory Authority
§ 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-02-05, eff. May 1, 1990; amended, Virginia Register Volume 7, Issue 14, eff. July 1, 1991; Volume 9, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 1993; Volume 9, Issue 6, eff. February 1, 1993; Volume 14, Issue 3, eff. January 1, 1998.
9VAC5-20-60. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-02-06, eff. May 1, 1990; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 3, eff. January 1, 1998.
9VAC5-20-70. Circumvention.
A. No owner or other person shall cause or permit the installation or use of any device or any means which, without resulting in reduction in the total amount of air pollutants emitted, conceals or dilutes an emission of air pollutants which would otherwise violate this chapter. Such concealment includes, but is not limited to, either of the following:
1. The use of gaseous diluents to achieve compliance with a visible emissions standard or with a standard which is based on the concentration of a pollutant in the gases discharged to the atmosphere.
2. The piecemeal carrying-out of an operation to avoid coverage by a standard that applies only to operations larger than a specified size.
B. This section does not prohibit the construction of a stack.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-02-07, eff. January 1, 1985.
9VAC5-20-80. Relationship of state regulations to federal regulations.
A. In order for the Commonwealth to fulfill its obligations under the federal Clean Air Act, some provisions of these regulations are required to be approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and when approved those provisions become federally enforceable.
B. In cases where these regulations specify that procedures or methods shall be approved by, acceptable to or determined by the board or other similar phrasing or specifically provide for decisions to be made by the board or department, it may be necessary to have such actions (approvals, determinations, exemptions, exclusions, or decisions) reviewed and confirmed as acceptable or approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in order to make them federally enforceable. Determination of which state actions require federal confirmation or approval and the administrative mechanism for making associated confirmation or approval decisions shall be made on a case-by-case basis in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations and policy.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-02-08, eff. May 1, 1990; amended, Virginia Register Volume 9, Issue 6, eff. July 1, 1991.
9VAC5-20-90. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-02-09, VR120-02-10 and VR120-02-12, eff. May 1, 1990 and from VR120-02-11, eff. January 1, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 7, Issue 14, eff. July 1, 1991; Volume 9, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 1993; Volume 9, Issue 6, eff. February 1, 1993; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 3, eff. January 1, 1998.
9VAC5-20-121. Air quality program policies and procedures.
A. General.
1. In order for the Commonwealth to fulfill its obligations under the federal Clean Air Act, some provisions of these regulations are required to be approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as part of the State Implementation Plan, and when approved, those provisions become federally enforceable.
2. In cases where these regulations specify that procedures or methods shall be approved by, acceptable to or determined by the board or other similar phrasing or specifically provide for decisions to be made by the board or department, it may also be necessary to have such actions (approvals, determinations, exemptions, exclusions, or decisions) approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as part of the State Implementation Plan in order to make them federally enforceable. In accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations and policy, it has been determined that it is necessary for the procedures listed in subsection B of this section to be approved as part of the State Implementation Plan.
3. Failure to include in this section any procedure mentioned in the regulations shall not invalidate the applicability of the procedure.
4. Copies of materials listed in this section may be examined by the public at the central office of the Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, Richmond, Virginia, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. of each business day.
B. Specific documents.
1. Procedures for Testing Facilities Subject to Emission Standards for Volatile Organic Compounds, AQP-1, July 1, 1991.
2. Procedures for Determining Compliance with Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards Covering Surface Coating Operations, AQP-2, July 1, 1991.
3. Procedures for the Measurement of Capture Efficiency for Determining Compliance with Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards Covering Surface Coating Operations, AQP-3, April 1, 1996.
4. Procedures for Maintaining Records for Surface Coating Operations and Graphic Arts Printing Processes, AQP-4, July 1, 1991.
5. Procedures for Preparing and Submitting Emission Statements for Stationary Sources, AQP-8, January 1, 1993.
6. Procedures for Implementation of Regulations Covering Stage II Vapor Recovery Systems for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities, AQP-9, January 1, 1993.
Statutory Authority
§ 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 18, eff. July 1, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 34, Issue 13, eff. February 19, 2018.
9VAC5-20-130. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-02-13, VR120-02-14, VR120-02-30, eff. May 1, 1990; amended, Virginia Register Volume 7, Issue 14, eff. July 1, 1991; Volume 9, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 1993; Volume 9, Issue 6, eff. February 1, 1993; Volume 13, Issue 18, eff. July 1, 1997; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 3, eff. January 1, 1998; Errata, 14:7 VA.R. 1174, 1175 December 22, 1997.