OAR 340-216-0054: Short Term Activity ACDPs

(1) Applicability. DEQ may issue a Short Term Activity ACDP for the following types of activities: (a) Activities that do not require a Title V permit under OAR chapter 340, division 218; (b) Unexpected or emergency activities; or (c) Operation of a pilot or an exploratory emissions unit. (2) Application requirements. Any person requesting a Short Term Activity ACDP must apply in writing, fully describing the proposed activities, operations, and emissions. The application must include the following: (a) Identifying information, including the name of the company, the mailing address, the facility address, and the nature of business, Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code; (b) The name and phone number of a local person responsible for compliance with the permit; (c) The name of a person authorized to receive requests for data and information; (d) A description of the production processes and related flow chart; (e) Make, model, and identification name or number of each device, activity, and air pollution control device; (f) The type and quantity of fuels used; (g) An estimate of the amount and type of each air contaminant emitted by the source in terms of hourly, daily, or monthly rates, showing calculation procedures; (h) Land use approval; (i) Anticipated date of the commencement of construction (i.e., breaking ground); (j) Anticipated date of construction completion; and (k) When required by DEQ, an air quality analysis, conducted in accordance with the procedures in OAR chapter 340, division 225, demonstrating that the source’s emissions will not cause or contribute to a new exceedance of a National Ambient Air Quality Standard adopted under OAR chapter 340, division 202. (3) Fees. Applicants for a Short Term Activity ACDP must pay the fees in OAR 340-216-8020. (4) Permit content: (a) A Short Term Activity ACDP must include conditions that ensure adequate protection of property and preservation of public health, welfare, and resources. (b) A Short Term Activity ACDP may not include a PSEL for any air contaminants discharged as a result of the permitted activity. (c) A Short Term Activity ACDP will automatically terminate 60 days from the date of issuance. The permittee may request that the Short Term Activity ACDP be renewed one time, for an additional 60-day period by notifying DEQ in writing at least 14 days before the expiration of the Short Term Activity ACDP. If DEQ approves the renewal, no additional permit fees are required. (5) If a Short Term Activity ACDP is issued to a permitted source, the permittee must include emissions from the short term activity when determining compliance with PSELs under OAR chapter 340, division 222 and Source Risk Limits under OAR chapter 340, division 245. (6) Permit issuance public notice procedures. A Short Term Activity ACDP requires public notice as a Category I permit action under OAR chapter 340, division 209. [NOTE: This rule is included in the State of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan that EQC adopted under OAR 340-200-0040.]