Article 22. Emission Standards for Sulfur Recovery Operations (Rule 4-22)
9VAC5-40-2980. Applicability and designation of affected facility.
Article 22
Emission Standards for Sulfur Recovery Operations (Rule 4-22)
A. The affected facility to which the provisions of this article apply is each sulfur recovery operation.
B. The provisions of this article apply throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-04-2201, eff. January 1, 1985.
9VAC5-40-2990. Definitions.
A. For the purpose of these regulations and subsequent amendments or any orders issued by the board, the words or terms shall have the meanings given them in subsection C of this section.
B. As used in this article, all terms not defined here shall have the meanings given them in 9VAC5 Chapter 10 (9VAC5-10-10 et seq.), unless otherwise required by context.
C. Terms defined.
"Production rate" means the weight of final product obtained per hour of operation. If the rate or product going to storage can vary, the production rate shall be determined by calculation from the feed rates of raw material.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-04-2202, eff. January 1, 1985.
9VAC5-40-3000. Standard for sulfur dioxide.
No owner or other person shall cause or permit to be discharged into the atmosphere from any sulfur recovery operation any sulfur dioxide emissions in excess of a concentration of 8000 parts per million by volume and in excess of the mass emission rate specified in Table 4-22.
| TABLE 4-22 | |
| Sulfur Production Rate | Maximum Allowable S02 Mass Emission Rate |
| 50 or less | 415 |
| 100 | 830 |
| 200 | 1660 |
| 300 | 2490 |
| 400 | 3320 |
| 500 or more | 4150 |
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-04-2203, eff. January 1, 1985.
9VAC5-40-3010. Standard for visible emissions.
The provisions of Article 1 (9VAC5-40-60 et seq.) of this chapter (Emission Standards for Visible Emissions and Fugitive Dust/Emissions, Rule 4-1) apply.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-04-2204, eff. January 1, 1985.
9VAC5-40-3020. Standard for fugitive dust/emissions.
The provisions of Article 1 (9VAC5-40-60 et seq.) of this chapter (Emission Standards for Visible Emissions and Fugitive Dust/Emissions, Rule 4-1) apply.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-04-2205, eff. January 1, 1985.
9VAC5-40-3030. Standard for odor.
The provisions of Article 2 (9VAC5-40-130 et seq.) of this chapter (Emission Standards for Odor, Rule 4-2) apply.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-04-2206, eff. January 1, 1985.
9VAC5-40-3040. Standard for toxic pollutants.
The provisions of Article 3 (9VAC5-40-160 et seq.) of this chapter (Emission Standards for Toxic Pollutants, Rule 4-3) apply.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-04-2207, eff. January 1, 1985.
9VAC5-40-3050. Compliance.
The provisions of 9VAC5-40-20 (Compliance) apply.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-04-2208, eff. January 1, 1985.
9VAC5-40-3060. Test methods and procedures.
The provisions of 9VAC5-40-30 (Emission Testing) apply.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-04-2209, eff. January 1, 1985.
9VAC5-40-3070. Monitoring.
The provisions of 9VAC5-40-40 (Monitoring) apply.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-04-2210, eff. January 1, 1985.
9VAC5-40-3080. Notification, records and reporting.
The provisions of 9VAC5-40-50 (Notification, Records and Reporting) apply.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-04-2211, eff. January 1, 1985.
9VAC5-40-3090. Registration.
The provisions of 9VAC5-20-160 (Registration) apply.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-04-2212, eff. January 1, 1985.
9VAC5-40-3100. Facility and control equipment maintenance or malfunction.
The provisions of 9VAC5-20-180 (Facility and Control Equipment Maintenance or Malfunction) apply.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-04-2213, eff. January 1, 1985.
9VAC5-40-3110. Permits.
A permit may be required prior to beginning any of the activities specified below and the provisions of 9VAC5 Chapter 50 (9VAC5-50-10 et seq.) and 9VAC5 Chapter 80 (9VAC5-80-10 et seq.) may apply. Owners contemplating such action should contact the appropriate regional office for guidance.
1. Construction of a facility.
2. Reconstruction (replacement of more than half) of a facility.
3. Modification (any physical change to equipment) of a facility.
4. Relocation of a facility.
5. Reactivation (restart-up) of a facility.
Statutory Authority
§§ 10.1-1307 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR120-04-2214, eff. January 1, 1985.