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Tables to Subpart KKKKK of Part 63

Table 1 to Subpart KKKKK of Part 63—Emission Limits

Table 1 to Subpart KKKKK of Part 63—Emission Limits

As stated in § 63.8555, you must meet each emission limit in the following table that applies to you:

For each . . . You must meet the following emission limits . . .
1. Collection of all tunnel or roller kilns at facility HF and HCl emissions must not exceed 62 kilograms per hour (kg/hr) (140 pounds per hour (lb/hr)) HCl equivalent, under the health-based standard, as determined using Equations 4 and 5 of this subpart.
2. Existing floor tile roller kiln a. PM emissions must not exceed 0.063 kilogram per megagram (kg/Mg) (0.13 pound per ton (lb/ton)) of fired product.
b. Hg emissions must not exceed 6.3 E-05 kg/Mg (1.3 E-04 lb/ton) of fired product.
c. Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 2.8 nanograms per kilogram (ng/kg) of fired product.
3. Existing wall tile roller kiln a. PM emissions must not exceed 0.19 kg/Mg (0.37 lb/ton) of fired product.
b. Hg emissions must not exceed 1.1 E-04 kg/Mg (2.1 E-04 lb/ton) of fired product.
c. Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 0.22 ng/kg of fired product.
4. Existing first-fire sanitaryware tunnel kiln a. PM emissions must not exceed 0.17 kg/Mg (0.34 lb/ton) of greenware fired.
b. Hg emissions must not exceed 1.3 E-04 kg/Mg (2.6 E-04 lb/ton) of greenware fired.
c. Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 3.3 ng/kg of greenware fired.
5. Existing tile glaze line with glaze spraying a. PM emissions must not exceed 0.93 kg/Mg (1.9 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
b. Hg emissions must not exceed 8.0 E-05 kg/Mg (1.6 E-04 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
6. Existing sanitaryware manual glaze application PM emissions must not exceed 18 kg/Mg (35 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
7. Existing sanitaryware spray machine glaze application PM emissions must not exceed 6.2 kg/Mg (13 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
8. Existing sanitaryware robot glaze application PM emissions must not exceed 4.5 kg/Mg (8.9 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
9. Existing floor tile spray dryer Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 19 ng/kg of throughput processed.
10. Existing wall tile spray dryer Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 0.058 ng/kg of throughput processed.
11. Existing floor tile press dryer Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 0.024 ng/kg of throughput processed.
12. New or reconstructed floor tile roller kiln a. PM emissions must not exceed 0.019 kg/Mg (0.037 lb/ton) of fired product.
b. Hg emissions must not exceed 2.0 E-05 kg/Mg (3.9 E-05 lb/ton) of fired product.
c. Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 1.3 ng/kg of fired product.
13. New or reconstructed wall tile roller kiln a. PM emissions must not exceed 0.19 kg/Mg (0.37 lb/ton) of fired product.
b. Hg emissions must not exceed 1.1 E-04 kg/Mg (2.1 E-04 lb/ton) of fired product.
c. Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 0.22 ng/kg of fired product.
14. New or reconstructed first-fire sanitaryware tunnel kiln a. PM emissions must not exceed 0.048 kg/Mg (0.095 lb/ton) of greenware fired.
b. Hg emissions must not exceed 6.1 E-05 kg/Mg (1.3 E-04 lb/ton) of greenware fired.
c. Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 0.99 ng/kg of greenware fired.
15. New or reconstructed tile glaze line with glaze spraying a. PM emissions must not exceed 0.31 kg/Mg (0.61 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
b. Hg emissions must not exceed 8.0 E-05 kg/Mg (1.6 E-04 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
16. New or reconstructed sanitaryware manual glaze application PM emissions must not exceed 2.0 kg/Mg (3.9 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
17. New or reconstructed sanitaryware spray machine glaze application PM emissions must not exceed 1.6 kg/Mg (3.2 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
18. New or reconstructed sanitaryware robot glaze application PM emissions must not exceed 1.2 kg/Mg (2.3 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
19. New or reconstructed floor tile spray dryer Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 0.071 ng/kg of throughput processed.
20. New or reconstructed wall tile spray dryer Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 0.058 ng/kg of throughput processed.
21. New or reconstructed floor tile press dryer Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 0.024 ng/kg of throughput processed.
22. Collection of emissions averaging sources PM emissions must not exceed the applicable emission limit, under the emissions averaging option, as determined using Equations 9 through 11 of this subpart.
23. Collection of emissions averaging sources Hg emissions must not exceed the applicable emission limit, under the emissions averaging option, as determined using Equations 9 through 11 of this subpart.

[84 FR 58609, Nov. 1, 2019]

Table 2 to Subpart KKKKK of Part 63—Operating Limits

Table 2 to Subpart KKKKK of Part 63—Operating Limits

As stated in § 63.8555, you must meet each operating limit in the following table that applies to you:

For each . . . You must . . . Or you must . . .
1. Tunnel or roller kiln equipped with a DIFF or DLS/FF. a. If you use a bag leak detection system, initiate corrective action within 1 hour of a bag leak detection system alarm and complete corrective actions in accordance with your OM&M plan; operate and maintain the fabric filter such that the alarm is not engaged for more than 5 percent of the total operating time in a 6-month block reporting period; and
b. Maintain free-flowing lime in the feed hopper or silo and to the APCD at all times for continuous injection systems; maintain the feeder setting (on a per ton of throughput basis) at or above the level established during the performance test for continuous injection systems in which compliance was demonstrated.
i. Maintain no VE from the DIFF or DLS/FF stack; or
ii. Maintain your kiln operating temperature within the range of acceptable temperatures (i.e., temperature profile) established for each kiln and product.
2. Tunnel or roller kiln equipped with a WS. a. Maintain the average scrubber liquid pH for each 3-hour block period at or above the average scrubber liquid pH established during the HF/HCl performance test in which compliance was demonstrated; and
b. Maintain the average scrubber liquid flow rate for each 3-hour block period at or above the highest average scrubber liquid flow rate established during the HF/HCl and PM performance tests in which compliance was demonstrated.
3. Tunnel or roller kiln equipped with an ACI system. Maintain the 3-hour block average carbon flow rate at or above the highest average carbon flow rate established during the Hg and dioxin/furan performance tests in which compliance was demonstrated.
4. Tunnel or roller kiln intending to comply with dioxin/furan emission limit without an ACI system Maintain the average operating temperature for each 12-hour block period at or below the highest operating temperature established during the dioxin/furan performance test in which compliance was demonstrated
5. Tunnel or roller kiln with no add-on control a. Maintain no VE from the stack; and
b. Maintain the kiln process rate at or below the kiln process rate determined according to § 63.8595(g)(1) if your total facility maximum potential HCl-equivalent emissions are greater than the HCl-equivalent limit in Table 1 to this subpart; and
c. Maintain the average operating temperature for each 12-hour block period at or below the highest operating temperature established during the dioxin/furan performance test in which compliance was demonstrated.
i. Maintain your kiln operating temperature within the range of acceptable temperatures (i.e., temperature profile) established for each kiln and product.
6. Glaze spray operation equipped with a FF a. If you use a bag leak detection system, initiate corrective action within 1 hour of a bag leak detection system alarm and complete corrective actions in accordance with your OM&M plan; operate and maintain the fabric filter such that the alarm is not engaged for more than 5 percent of the total operating time in a 6-month block reporting period. i. Maintain no VE from the FF stack.
7. Glaze spray operation equipped with a WS. a. Maintain the average scrubber pressure drop for each 3-hour block period at or above the average pressure drop established during the PM performance test in which compliance was demonstrated; and
b. Maintain the average scrubber liquid flow rate for each 3-hour block period at or above the average scrubber liquid flow rate established during the PM performance test in which compliance was demonstrated.
8. Glaze spray operation equipped with a water curtain. a. Conduct daily inspections to verify the presence of water flow to the wet control system; and
b. Conduct annual inspections of the interior of the control equipment (if applicable) to determine the structural integrity and condition of the control equipment.
9. Glaze spray operation equipped with baffles Conduct an annual visual inspection of the baffles to confirm the baffles are in place.
10. Spray dryer Maintain the average operating temperature for each 4-hour block period at or above the average temperature established during the dioxin/furan performance test in which compliance was demonstrated.
11. Floor tile press dryer Maintain the average operating temperature for each 4-hour block period at or below the average temperature established during the dioxin/furan performance test in which compliance was demonstrated.

[86 FR 66043, Nov. 19, 2021]

Table 3 to Subpart KKKKK of Part 63—Work Practice Standards

As stated in § 63.8555, you must comply with each work practice standard in the following table that applies to you:

For each . . . You must . . . According to one of the following requirements . . .
1. Existing, new, or reconstructed sanitaryware shuttle kiln a. Minimize HAP emissions i. Use natural gas, or equivalent, as the kiln fuel, except during periods of natural gas curtailment or supply interruption, as defined in § 63.8665; and
ii. Develop and use a designed firing time and temperature cycle for each sanitaryware shuttle kiln. You must either program the time and temperature cycle into your kiln or track each step on a log sheet; and
iii. Label each sanitaryware shuttle kiln with the maximum load (in tons) of greenware that can be fired in the kiln during a single firing cycle; and
iv. For each firing load, document the total tonnage of greenware placed in the kiln to ensure that it is not greater than the maximum load identified in item 1.a.iii; and
v. Develop and follow maintenance procedures for each kiln that, at a minimum, specify the frequency of inspection and maintenance of temperature monitoring devices, controls that regulate air-to-fuel ratios, and controls that regulate firing cycles; and
vi. Develop and maintain records for each sanitaryware shuttle kiln, as specified in § 63.8640.
2. Existing, new or reconstructed ceramic tile roller kiln, sanitaryware tunnel kiln, floor tile press dryer or ceramic tile spray dryer during periods of startup a. Minimize HAP emissions i. Establish the startup production rate for each kiln or dryer; the minimum APCD inlet temperature for each APCD; and temperature profile for each kiln or dryer with no APCD and include them in your first compliance report, as specified in § 63.8635(c)(7); and
ii. After initial loading of the kiln or dryer, remain at or below the startup production rate for the kiln or dryer until the kiln or dryer exhaust reaches the minimum APCD inlet temperature for a kiln or dryer with an APCD or until the kiln or dryer temperature profile is attained for a kiln or dryer with no APCD; and
iii. If your kiln or dryer has an APCD, begin venting the exhaust from the kiln or dryer through the APCD by the time the kiln or dryer exhaust temperature reaches the minimum APCD inlet temperature.
3. Existing, new or reconstructed ceramic tile roller kiln, sanitaryware tunnel kiln, floor tile press dryer or ceramic tile spray dryer during periods of shutdown a. Minimize HAP emissions i. Do not load the kiln or dryer once the kiln or dryer exhaust temperature falls below the minimum APCD inlet temperature if the kiln or dryer is controlled by an APCD or when the kiln or dryer temperature profile is no longer maintained for an uncontrolled kiln or dryer; and
ii. If your kiln or dryer has an APCD, continue to vent the exhaust from the kiln or dryer through the APCD until the kiln or dryer exhaust temperature falls below the minimum inlet temperature for the APCD.
4. Existing, new or reconstructed ceramic tile roller kiln, sanitaryware tunnel kiln, floor tile press dryer or ceramic tile spray dryer during periods of routine control device maintenance a. Minimize HAP emissions i. Develop and use a temperature profile for each kiln or dryer; and
ii. Develop and follow maintenance procedures for each kiln that, at a minimum, specify the frequency of inspection and maintenance of temperature monitoring devices and controls that regulate air-to-fuel ratios; and
iii. Develop and maintain records for each kiln or dryer, as specified in § 63.8640(a)(3).

Table 4 to Subpart KKKKK of Part 63—Requirements for Performance Tests

Table 4 to Subpart KKKKK of Part 63—Requirements for Performance Tests

As stated in § 63.8595, you must conduct each performance test in the following table that applies to you:

For each . . . You must . . . Using . . . According to the following requirements . . .
1. Tunnel or roller kiln a. Select locations of sampling ports and the number of traverse points Method 1 or 1A of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-1 Sampling sites must be located at the outlet of the APCD and prior to any releases to the atmosphere for all affected sources.
b. Determine velocities and volumetric flow rate Method 2 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-1 You may use Method 2A, 2C, 2D, or 2F of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-1, or Method 2G of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-2, as appropriate, as an alternative to using Method 2 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-1.
c. Conduct gas molecular weight analysis Method 3 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-2 You may use Method 3A or 3B of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-2, as appropriate, as an alternative to using Method 3 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-2. ANSI/ASME PTC 19.10-1981 (incorporated by reference, see § 63.14) may be used as an alternative to the manual procedures (but not the instrumental procedures) in Methods 3A and 3B.
d. Measure moisture content of the stack gas Method 4 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3
e. Measure HF and HCl emissions i. Method 26A of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8; or You may use Method 26 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8, as an alternative to using Method 26A of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8, when no acid PM (e.g., HF or HCl dissolved in water droplets emitted by sources controlled by a WS) is present. ASTM D6735-01 (Reapproved 2009) (incorporated by reference, see § 63.14) may be used as an alternative to Methods 26 and 26A.
ii. Method 320 of appendix A of this part When using Method 320 of appendix A of this part, you must follow the analyte spiking procedures of section 13 of Method 320 of appendix A of this part, unless you can demonstrate that the complete spiking procedure has been conducted at a similar source. ASTM D6348-03 (Reapproved 2010) (incorporated by reference, see § 63.14) may be used as an alternative to Method 320 if the test plan preparation and implementation in Annexes A1-A8 are mandatory and the %R in Annex A5 is determined for each target analyte.
f. Measure PM emissions i. Method 5 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3; or
ii. Method 29 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8
g. Measure Hg emissions Method 29 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8 ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008) (incorporated by reference, see § 63.14) may be used as an alternative to Method 29 (portion for Hg only).
h. Measure dioxin/furan emissions Method 23 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7
2. Glaze spray operation a. Select locations of sampling ports and the number of traverse points Method 1 or 1A of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-1 Sampling sites must be located at the outlet of the APCD and prior to any releases to the atmosphere for all affected sources.
b. Determine velocities and volumetric flow rate Method 2 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-1 You may use Method 2A, 2C, 2D, or 2F of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-1, or Method 2G of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-2, as appropriate, as an alternative to using Method 2 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-1.
c. Conduct gas molecular weight analysis Method 3 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-2 You may use Method 3A or 3B of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-2, as appropriate, as an alternative to using Method 3 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-2. ANSI/ASME PTC 19.10-1981 (incorporated by reference, see § 63.14) may be used as an alternative to the manual procedures (but not the instrumental procedures) in Methods 3A and 3B.
d. Measure moisture content of the stack gas Method 4 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3
e. Measure PM emissions Method 5 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3
f. Measure Hg emissions (tile glaze spray operations only) Method 29 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8 ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008) (incorporated by reference, see § 63.14) may be used as an alternative to Method 29 (portion for Hg only).
3. Spray dryer or floor tile press dryer a. Select locations of sampling ports and the number of traverse points Method 1 or 1A of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-1 Sampling sites must be located at the outlet of the APCD and prior to any releases to the atmosphere for all affected sources.
b. Determine velocities and volumetric flow rate Method 2 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-1 You may use Method 2A, 2C, 2D, or 2F of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-1, or Method 2G of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-2, as appropriate, as an alternative to using Method 2 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-1.
c. Conduct gas molecular weight analysis Method 3 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-2 You may use Method 3A or 3B of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-2, as appropriate, as an alternative to using Method 3 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-2. ANSI/ASME PTC 19.10-1981 (incorporated by reference, see § 63.14) may be used as an alternative to the manual procedures (but not the instrumental procedures) in Methods 3A and 3B.
d. Measure moisture content of the stack gas Method 4 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3
e. Measure dioxin/furan emissions Method 23 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7
4. Tunnel or roller kiln with no add-on control a. Establish the operating limit(s) for kiln process rate if the total facility maximum potential HCl-equivalent emissions are greater than the HCl-equivalent limit in Table 1 to this subpart HCl-equivalent limit in Table 1 to this subpart and emissions and production data from the HF/HCl/Cl2 performance test Using the procedures in § 63.8595(g)(1), you must determine the maximum process rate(s) for your kiln(s) that would ensure total facility maximum potential HCl-equivalent emissions remain at or below the HCl-equivalent limit in Table 1 to this subpart. The maximum process rate(s) would become your site-specific process rate operating limit(s).
b. Establish the operating limit for kiln operating temperature i. Data from the kiln operating temperature measurement device during the dioxin/furan performance test (1) You must continuously measure the kiln operating temperature during three 4-hour test runs and, from a 12-hour block of time consisting of 1-hour increments, calculate the following two values:
(a) The standard deviation of the 12 1-hour temperature measurements (refer to Note 1).
(b) 1 percent of the 12-hour block average.
(2) You must decide which of the two values would provide the greatest variability (i.e., the highest value), and then add this value to the 12-hour block average measured during the compliance testing. The result is the maximum temperature at which your kiln may operate during normal operations.
5. Tunnel or roller kiln that is complying with PM and/or Hg production-based emission limits Determine the production rate during each PM/Hg test run in order to determine compliance with PM and/or Hg production-based emission limits Production data collected during the PM/Hg performance tests (e.g., the number of ceramic pieces and weight per piece in the kiln during a test run divided by the amount of time to fire a piece) You must measure and record the production rate, on a ton of throughput processed basis, of the affected kiln for each of the three test runs.
6. Tunnel or roller kiln equipped with a DIFF or DLS/FF Establish the operating limit for the lime feeder setting Data from the lime feeder during the HF/HCl performance test For continuous lime injection systems, you must ensure that lime in the feed hopper or silo and to the APCD is free-flowing at all times during the performance test and record the feeder setting, on a per ton of throughput basis, for the three test runs. If the feed rate setting varies during the three test runs, determine and record the average feed rate from the three test runs. The average of the three test runs establishes your minimum site-specific feed rate operating limit.
7. Tunnel or roller kiln equipped with a WS a. Establish the operating limit for the average scrubber liquid pH Data from the pH measurement device during the HF/HCl performance test You must continuously measure the scrubber liquid pH, determine and record the block average pH values for the three test runs, and determine and record the 3-hour block average of the recorded pH measurements for the three test runs. The average of the three test runs establishes your minimum site-specific liquid pH operating limit.
b. Establish the operating limit for the average scrubber liquid flow rate Data from the flow rate measurement device during the HF/HCl and PM performance tests You must continuously measure the scrubber liquid flow rate, determine and record the block average flow rate values for the three test runs, and determine and record the 3-hour block average of the recorded flow rate measurements for the three test runs. The average of the three test runs establishes your minimum site-specific liquid flow rate operating level. If different average wet scrubber liquid flow rate values are measured during the HF/HCl and PM tests, the highest of the average values become your site-specific operating limit.
8. Tunnel or roller kiln equipped with an ACI system Establish the operating limit for the average carbon flow rate Data from the carbon flow rate measurement conducted during the Hg and dioxin/furan performance tests You must measure the carbon flow rate during each test run, determine and record the block average carbon flow rate values for the three test runs, and determine and record the 3-hour block average of the recorded carbon flow rate measurements for the three test runs. The average of the three test runs establishes your minimum site-specific activated carbon flow rate operating limit.
9. Tunnel or roller kiln intending to comply with dioxin/furan emission limit without an ACI system a. Establish the operating limit for kiln operating temperature i. Data from the kiln operating temperature measurement device during the dioxin/furan performance test (1) You must continuously measure the kiln operating temperature during three 4-hour test runs and, from a 12-hour block of time consisting of 1-hour increments, calculate the following two values:
(a) The standard deviation of the 12 1-hour temperature measurements (refer to Note 1).
(b) 1 percent of the 12-hour block average
(2) You must decide which of the two values would provide the greatest variability (i.e., the highest value), and then add this value to the 12-hour block average measured during the compliance testing. The result is the maximum temperature at which your kiln may operate during normal operations.
10. Glaze spray operation equipped with a WS a. Establish the operating limit for the average scrubber pressure drop Data from the pressure drop measurement device during the PM performance test You must continuously measure the scrubber pressure drop, determine and record the block average pressure drop values for the three test runs, and determine and record the 3-hour block average of the recorded pressure drop measurements for the three test runs. The average of the three test runs establishes your minimum site-specific pressure drop operating limit.
b. Establish the operating limit for the average scrubber liquid flow rate Data from the flow rate measurement device during the PM performance test You must continuously measure the scrubber liquid flow rate, determine and record the block average flow rate values for the three test runs, and determine and record the 3-hour block average of the recorded flow rate measurements for the three test runs. The average of the three test runs establishes your minimum site-specific liquid flow rate operating limit.
11. Spray dryer Establish the operating limit for operating temperature Data from the temperature measurement device during the dioxin/furan performance test You must continuously measure the operating temperature, determine and record the block average temperature values for the three test runs, and determine and record the 4-hour block average of the recorded temperature measurements for the three test runs. The average of the three test runs establishes your minimum site-specific operating limit.
12. Floor tile press dryer Establish the operating limit for operating temperature Data from the temperature measurement device during the dioxin/furan performance test You must continuously measure the operating temperature, determine and record the block average temperature values for the three test runs, and determine and record the 4-hour block average of the recorded temperature measurements for the three test runs. The average of the three test runs establishes your maximum site-specific operating limit.

Note 1: The standard deviation of the 12 1-hour temperature measurements is calculated as follows:

Where:

σ = standard deviation

xi = each 1-hour temperature measurement

µ = mean of all 12 1-hour measurements

N = 12 measurements

[84 FR 58611, Nov. 1, 2019]

Table 5 to Subpart KKKKK of Part 63—Toxic Equivalency Factors

As stated in § 63.8595(f)(3), you must demonstrate initial compliance with each dioxin/furan emission limit that applies to you by calculating the sum of the 2,3,7,8-TCDD TEQs using the TEFs in the following table:

For each dioxin/furan congener . . . You must
calculate its
2,3,7,8-TCDD TEQ using the following
TEF . . .
2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 1
1,2,3,7,8-pentachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 1
1,2,3,4,7,8-hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 0.1
1,2,3,7,8,9-hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 0.1
1,2,3,6,7,8-hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 0.1
1,2,3,4,6,7,8-heptachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 0.01
Octachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 0.0003
2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzofuran 0.1
1,2,3,7,8-pentachlorodibenzofuran 0.03
2,3,4,7,8-pentachlorodibenzofuran 0.3
1,2,3,4,7,8-hexachlorodibenzofuran 0.1
1,2,3,6,7,8-hexachlorodibenzofuran 0.1
1,2,3,7,8,9-hexachlorodibenzofuran 0.1
2,3,4,6,7,8-hexachlorodibenzofuran 0.1
1,2,3,4,6,7,8-heptachlorodibenzofuran 0.01
1,2,3,4,7,8,9-heptachlorodibenzofuran 0.01
Octachlorodibenzofuran 0.0003

Table 6 to Subpart KKKKK of Part 63—Initial Compliance With Emission Limitations and Work Practice Standards

Table 6 to Subpart KKKKK of Part 63—Initial Compliance With Emission Limitations and Work Practice Standards

As stated in § 63.8605, you must demonstrate initial compliance with each emission limitation and work practice standard that applies to you according to the following table:

For each . . . For the following . . . You have demonstrated initial compliance if . . .
1. Collection of all tunnel or roller kilns at the facility a. HF, HCl, and Cl2 emissions must not exceed 62 kg/hr (140 lb/hr) HCl equivalent i. You measure HF and HCl emissions for each kiln using Method 26 or 26A of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8 or its alternative, ASTM D6735-01 (Reapproved 2009) (incorporated by reference, see § 63.14); or Method 320 of appendix A of this part or its alternative, ASTM D6348-03 (Reapproved 2010) (incorporated by reference, see § 63.14); and
ii. You calculate the HCl-equivalent emissions for HF for each kiln using Equation 4 to this subpart; and
iii. You sum the HCl-equivalent values for all kilns at the facility using Equation 5 to this subpart; and
iv. The facility total HCl-equivalent does not exceed 62 kg/hr (140 lb/hr).
2. Existing floor tile roller kiln a. PM emissions must not exceed 0.063 kg/Mg (0.13 lb/ton) of fired product i. The PM emissions measured using Method 5 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3 or Method 29 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8, over the period of the initial performance test, according to the calculations in § 63.8595(f)(1), do not exceed 0.063 kg/Mg (0.13 lb/ton) of fired product; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the applicable operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which PM emissions did not exceed 0.063 kg/Mg (0.13 lb/ton) of fired product.
b. Hg emissions must not exceed 6.3 E-05 kg/Mg (1.3 E-04 lb/ton) of fired product i. The Hg emissions measured using Method 29 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8 or its alternative, ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008) (incorporated by reference, see § 63.14), over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 6.3 E-05 kg/Mg (1.3 E-04 lb/ton) of fired product; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which Hg emissions did not exceed 6.3 E-05 kg/Mg (1.3 E-04 lb/ton) of fired product.
c. Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 2.8 ng/kg of fired product i. The dioxin/furan emissions measured using Method 23 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7, over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 2.8 ng/kg of fired product; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which dioxin/furan emissions did not exceed 2.8 ng/kg of fired product.
3. Existing wall tile roller kiln a. PM emissions must not exceed 0.19 kg/Mg (0.37 lb/ton) of fired product i. The PM emissions measured using Method 5 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3 or Method 29 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8, over the period of the initial performance test, according to the calculations in § 63.8595(f)(1), do not exceed 0.19 kg/Mg (0.37 lb/ton) of fired product; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which PM emissions did not exceed 0.19 kg/Mg (0.37 lb/ton) of fired product.
b. Hg emissions must not exceed 1.1 E-04 kg/Mg (2.1 E-04 lb/ton) of fired product i. The Hg emissions measured using Method 29 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8 or its alternative, ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008) (incorporated by reference, see § 63.14), over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 1.1 E-04 kg/Mg (2.1 E-04 lb/ton) of fired product; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which Hg emissions did not exceed 1.1 E-04 kg/Mg (2.1 E-04 lb/ton) of fired product.
c. Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 0.22 ng/kg of fired product i. The dioxin/furan emissions measured using Method 23 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7, over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 0.22 ng/kg of fired product; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which dioxin/furan emissions did not exceed 0.22 ng/kg of fired product.
4. Existing first-fire sanitaryware tunnel kiln a. PM emissions must not exceed 0.17 kg/Mg (0.34 lb/ton) of greenware fired i. The PM emissions measured using Method 5 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3 or Method 29 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8, over the period of the initial performance test, according to the calculations in § 63.8595(f)(1), do not exceed 0.17 kg/Mg (0.34 lb/ton) of greenware fired; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which PM emissions did not exceed 0.17 kg/Mg (0.34 lb/ton) of greenware fired.
b. Hg emissions must not exceed 1.3 E-04 kg/Mg (2.6 E-04 lb/ton) of greenware fired i. The Hg emissions measured using Method 29 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8 or its alternative, ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008) (incorporated by reference, see § 63.14), over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 1.3 E-04 kg/Mg (2.6 E-04 lb/ton) of greenware fired; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which Hg emissions did not exceed 1.3 E-04 kg/Mg (2.6 E-04 lb/ton) of greenware fired.
c. Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 3.3 ng/kg of greenware fired i. The dioxin/furan emissions measured using Method 23 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7, over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 3.3 ng/kg of greenware fired; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which dioxin/furan emissions did not exceed 3.3 ng/kg of greenware fired.
5. Existing tile glaze line with glaze spraying a. PM emissions must not exceed 0.93 kg/Mg (1.9 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis) i. The PM emissions measured using Method 5 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3, over the period of the initial performance test, according to the calculations in § 63.8595(f)(2), do not exceed 0.93 kg/Mg (1.9 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis); and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which PM emissions did not exceed 0.93 kg/Mg (1.9 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
b. Hg emissions must not exceed 8.0 E-05 kg/Mg (1.6 E-04 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis) i. The Hg emissions measured using Method 29 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8 or its alternative, ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008) (incorporated by reference, see § 63.14), over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 8.0 E-05 kg/Mg (1.6 E-04 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis); and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which Hg emissions did not exceed 8.0 E-05 kg/Mg (1.6 E-04 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
6. Existing sanitaryware manual glaze application a. PM emissions must not exceed 18 kg/Mg (35 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis) i. The PM emissions measured using Method 5 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3, over the period of the initial performance test, according to the calculations in § 63.8595(f)(2), do not exceed 18 kg/Mg (35 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis); and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which PM emissions did not exceed 18 kg/Mg (35 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
7. Existing sanitaryware spray machine glaze application a. PM emissions must not exceed 6.2 kg/Mg (13 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis) i. The PM emissions measured using Method 5 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3, over the period of the initial performance test, according to the calculations in § 63.8595(f)(2), do not exceed 6.2 kg/Mg (13 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis); and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which PM emissions did not exceed 6.2 kg/Mg (13 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
8. Existing sanitaryware robot glaze application a. PM emissions must not exceed 4.5 kg/Mg (8.9 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis) i. The PM emissions measured using Method 5 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3, over the period of the initial performance test, according to the calculations in § 63.8595(f)(2), do not exceed 4.5 kg/Mg (8.9 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis); and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which PM emissions did not exceed 4.5 kg/Mg (8.9 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
9. Existing floor tile spray dryer a. Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 19 ng/kg of throughput processed i. The dioxin/furan emissions measured using Method 23 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7, over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 19 ng/kg of throughput processed; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which dioxin/furan emissions did not exceed 19 ng/kg of throughput processed.
10. Existing wall tile spray dryer a. Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 0.058 ng/kg of throughput processed i. The dioxin/furan emissions measured using Method 23 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7, over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 0.058 ng/kg of throughput processed; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which dioxin/furan emissions did not exceed 0.058 ng/kg of throughput processed.
11. Existing floor tile press dryer a. Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 0.024 ng/kg of throughput processed i. The dioxin/furan emissions measured using Method 23 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7, over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 0.024 ng/kg of throughput processed; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which dioxin/furan emissions did not exceed 0.024 ng/kg of throughput processed.
12. New or reconstructed floor tile roller kiln a. PM emissions must not exceed 0.019 kg/Mg (0.037 lb/ton) of fired product i. The PM emissions measured using Method 5 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3 or Method 29 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8, over the period of the initial performance test, according to the calculations in § 63.8595(f)(1), do not exceed 0.019 kg/Mg (0.037 lb/ton) of fired product; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which PM emissions did not exceed 0.019 kg/Mg (0.037 lb/ton) of fired product.
b. Hg emissions must not exceed 2.0 E-05 kg/Mg (3.9 E-05 lb/ton) of fired product i. The Hg emissions measured using Method 29 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8 or its alternative, ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008) (incorporated by reference, see § 63.14), over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 2.0 E-05 kg/Mg (3.9 E-05 lb/ton) of fired product; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which Hg emissions did not exceed 2.0 E-05 kg/Mg (3.9 E-05 lb/ton) of fired product.
c. Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 1.3 ng/kg of fired product i. The dioxin/furan emissions measured using Method 23 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7, over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 1.3 ng/kg of fired product; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which dioxin/furan emissions did not exceed 1.3 ng/kg of fired product.
13. New or reconstructed wall tile roller kiln a. PM emissions must not exceed 0.19 kg/Mg (0.37 lb/ton) of fired product i. The PM emissions measured using Method 5 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3 or Method 29 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8, over the period of the initial performance test, according to the calculations in § 63.8595(f)(1), do not exceed 0.19 kg/Mg (0.37 lb/ton) of fired product; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which PM emissions did not exceed 0.19 kg/Mg (0.37 lb/ton) of fired product.
b. Hg emissions must not exceed 1.1 E-04 kg/Mg (2.1 E-04 lb/ton) of fired product i. The Hg emissions measured using Method 29 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8 or its alternative, ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008) (incorporated by reference, see § 63.14), over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 1.1 E-04 kg/Mg (2.1 E-04 lb/ton) of fired product; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which Hg emissions did not exceed 1.1 E-04 kg/Mg (2.1 E-04 lb/ton) of fired product.
c. Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 0.22 ng/kg of fired product i. The dioxin/furan emissions measured using Method 23 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7, over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 0.22 ng/kg of fired product; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which dioxin/furan emissions did not exceed 0.22 ng/kg of fired product.
14. New or reconstructed first-fire sanitaryware tunnel kiln a. PM emissions must not exceed 0.048 kg/Mg (0.095 lb/ton) of greenware fired i. The PM emissions measured using Method 5 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3 or Method 29 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8, over the period of the initial performance test, according to the calculations in § 63.8595(f)(1), do not exceed 0.048 kg/Mg (0.095 lb/ton) of greenware fired; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which PM emissions did not exceed 0.048 kg/Mg (0.095 lb/ton) of greenware fired.
b. Hg emissions must not exceed 6.1 E-05 kg/Mg (1.3 E-04 lb/ton) of greenware fired i. The Hg emissions measured using Method 29 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8 or its alternative, ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008) (incorporated by reference, see § 63.14), over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 6.1 E-05 kg/Mg (1.3 E-04 lb/ton) of greenware fired; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which Hg emissions did not exceed 6.1 E-05 kg/Mg (1.3 E-04 lb/ton) of greenware fired.
c. Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 0.99 ng/kg of greenware fired i. The dioxin/furan emissions measured using Method 23 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7, over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 0.99 ng/kg of greenware fired; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which dioxin/furan emissions did not exceed 0.99 ng/kg of greenware fired.
15. New or reconstructed tile glaze line with glaze spraying a. PM emissions must not exceed 0.31 kg/Mg (0.61 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis) i. The PM emissions measured using Method 5 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3, over the period of the initial performance test, according to the calculations in § 63.8595(f)(2), do not exceed 0.31 kg/Mg (0.61 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis); and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which PM emissions did not exceed 0.31 kg/Mg (0.61 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
b. Hg emissions must not exceed 8.0 E-05 kg/Mg (1.6 E-04 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis) i. The Hg emissions measured using Method 29 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8 or its alternative, ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008) (incorporated by reference, see § 63.14), over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 8.0 E-05 kg/Mg (1.6 E-04 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis); and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which Hg emissions did not exceed 8.0 E-05 kg/Mg (1.6 E-04 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
16. New or reconstructed sanitaryware manual glaze application a. PM emissions must not exceed 2.0 kg/Mg (3.9 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis) i. The PM emissions measured using Method 5 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3, over the period of the initial performance test, according to the calculations in § 63.8595(f)(2), do not exceed 2.0 kg/Mg (3.9 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis); and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which PM emissions did not exceed 2.0 kg/Mg (3.9 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
17. New or reconstructed sanitaryware spray machine glaze application a. PM emissions must not exceed 1.6 kg/Mg (3.2 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis) i. The PM emissions measured using Method 5 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3, over the period of the initial performance test, according to the calculations in § 63.8595(f)(2), do not exceed 1.6 kg/Mg (3.2 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis); and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which PM emissions did not exceed 1.6 kg/Mg (3.2 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
18. New or reconstructed sanitaryware robot glaze application a. PM emissions must not exceed 1.2 kg/Mg (2.3 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis) i. The PM emissions measured using Method 5 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-3, over the period of the initial performance test, according to the calculations in § 63.8595(f)(2), do not exceed 1.2 kg/Mg (2.3 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis); and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which PM emissions did not exceed 1.2 kg/Mg (2.3 lb/ton) of first-fire glaze sprayed (dry weight basis).
19. New or reconstructed floor tile spray dryer a. Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 0.071 ng/kg of throughput processed i. The dioxin/furan emissions measured using Method 23 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7, over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 0.071 ng/kg of throughput processed; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which dioxin/furan emissions did not exceed 0.071 ng/kg of throughput processed.
20. New or reconstructed wall tile spray dryer a. Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 0.058 ng/kg of throughput processed i. The dioxin/furan emissions measured using Method 23 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7, over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 0.058 ng/kg of throughput processed; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which dioxin/furan emissions did not exceed 0.058 ng/kg of throughput processed.
21. New or reconstructed floor tile press dryer a. Dioxin/furan emissions must not exceed 0.024 ng/kg of throughput processed i. The dioxin/furan emissions measured using Method 23 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7, over the period of the initial performance test, do not exceed 0.024 ng/kg of throughput processed; and
ii. You establish and have a record of the operating limits listed in Table 2 to this subpart over the period of the initial performance test during which dioxin/furan emissions did not exceed 0.024 ng/kg of throughput processed.
22. Existing, new, or reconstructed sanitaryware shuttle kiln a. Minimize HAP emissions i. Use natural gas, or equivalent, as the kiln fuel; and
ii. Develop a designed firing time and temperature cycle for the sanitaryware shuttle kiln. You must either program the time and temperature cycle into your kiln or track each step on a log sheet; and
iii. Label each sanitaryware shuttle kiln with the maximum load (in tons) of greenware that can be fired in the kiln during a single firing cycle; and
iv. Develop maintenance procedures for each kiln that, at a minimum, specify the frequency of inspection and maintenance of temperature monitoring devices, controls that regulate air-to-fuel ratios, and controls that regulate firing cycles.

[84 FR 58614, Nov. 1, 2019]

Table 7 to Subpart KKKKK of Part 63—Continuous Compliance With Emission Limitations and Work Practice Standards

Table 7 to Subpart KKKKK of Part 63—Continuous Compliance With Emission Limitations and Work Practice Standards

As stated in § 63.8620, you must demonstrate continuous compliance with each emission limitation and work practice standard that applies to you according to the following table:

For each . . . For the following . . . You must demonstrate
continuous compliance by . . .
Or by . . .
1. Tunnel or roller kiln equipped with a DIFF or DLS/FF a. Each emission limit in Table 1 to this subpart and each operating limit in Item 1 of Table 2 to this subpart for kilns equipped with DIFF or DLS/FF i. If you use a bag leak detection system, as prescribed in § 63.8450(e), initiating corrective action within 1 hour of a bag leak detection system alarm and completing corrective actions in accordance with your OM&M plan; operating and maintaining the fabric filter such that the alarm is not engaged for more than 5 percent of the total operating time in a 6-month block reporting period; in calculating this operating time fraction, if inspection of the fabric filter demonstrates that no corrective action is required, no alarm time is counted; if corrective action is required, each alarm is counted as a minimum of 1 hour; if you take longer than 1 hour to initiate corrective action, the alarm time is counted as the actual amount of time taken by you to initiate corrective action; and (1) Performing VE observations of the DIFF or DLS/FF stack at the frequency specified in § 63.8620(e) using Method 22 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7; and maintaining no VE from the DIFF or DLS/FF stack; or
(2) Maintaining your kiln operating temperature within the range of acceptable temperatures (i.e., temperature profile for each kiln and product; for any incidence where the kiln is operating outside of its acceptable temperature range (i.e., exceeds its temperature profile) for the product being fired, performing VE observations of the DIFF or DLS/FF stack as specified in § 63.8620(e) using Method 22 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7; and observing no VE from the DIFF or DLS/FF stack.
ii. Verifying that lime is free-flowing via a load cell, carrier gas/lime flow indicator, carrier gas pressure drop measurement system, or other system; recording all monitor or sensor output, and if lime is found not to be free flowing, promptly initiating and completing corrective actions in accordance with your OM&M plan; recording the feeder setting once each shift of operation to verify that the feeder setting is being maintained at or above the level established during the HF/HCl performance test in which compliance was demonstrated
2. Tunnel or roller kiln equipped with a WS a. Each emission limit in Table 1 to this subpart and each operating limit in Item 2 of Table 2 to this subpart for kilns equipped with WS i. Collecting the scrubber liquid pH data according to § 63.8600(a); reducing the scrubber liquid pH data to 3-hour block averages according to § 63.8600(a); maintaining the average scrubber liquid pH for each 3-hour block period at or above the average scrubber liquid pH established during the HF/HCl performance test in which compliance was demonstrated; and
ii. Collecting the scrubber liquid flow rate data according to § 63.8600(a); reducing the scrubber liquid flow rate data to 3-hour block averages according to § 63.8600(a); maintaining the average scrubber liquid flow rate for each 3-hour block period at or above the highest average scrubber liquid flow rate established during the HF/HCl and PM performance tests in which compliance was demonstrated
3. Tunnel or roller kiln equipped with an ACI system Each emission limit in Table 1 to this subpart and each operating limit in Item 3 of Table 2 to this subpart for kilns equipped with ACI system Collecting the carbon flow rate data according to § 63.8600(a); reducing the carbon flow rate data to 3-hour block averages according to § 63.8600(a); maintaining the average carbon flow rate for each 3-hour block period at or above the highest average carbon flow rate established during the Hg and dioxin/furan performance tests in which compliance was demonstrated
4. Tunnel or roller kiln intending to comply with dioxin/furan emission limit without an ACI system Each emission limit in Table 1 to this subpart and each operating limit in Item 4 of Table 2 to this subpart for kilns intending to comply with dioxin/furan emission limit without an ACI system Collecting the operating temperature data according to § 63.8600(a); and maintaining the operating temperature at or below the highest operating temperature established during the dioxin/furan performance test in which compliance was demonstrated Collecting the operating temperature data according to § 63.8600(a); reducing the operating temperature data to a 12-hour block average; and maintaining the average operating temperature for each 12-hour block period at or below the highest operating temperature established during the dioxin/furan performance test in which compliance was demonstrated.
5. Tunnel or roller kiln with no add-on control a. Each emission limit in Table 1 to this subpart and each operating limit in Item 5 of Table 2 to this subpart for tunnel or roller kilns with no add-on control i. Performing VE observations of the stack at the frequency specified in § 63.8620(e) using Method 22 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7; and maintaining no VE from the stack; and (1) Maintaining your kiln operating temperature within the range of acceptable temperatures (i.e., temperature profile established for each kiln and product for any incidence where the kiln is operating outside of its acceptable temperature range (i.e., exceeds its temperature profile) for the product being fired, performing VE observations of the DIFF or DLS/FF stack as specified in § 63.8620(e) using Method 22 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7; and observing no VE from the DIFF or DLS/FF stack.
ii. If your last calculated total facility maximum potential HCl-equivalent was not at or below the health-based standard in Table 1 to this subpart, collecting the kiln process rate data according to § 63.8600(a); reducing the kiln process rate data to 3-hour block averages according to § 63.8600(a); maintaining the average kiln process rate for each 3-hour block period at or below the kiln process rate determined according to § 63.8595(g)(1); and
iii. Collecting the operating temperature data according to § 63.8600(a); and maintaining the operating temperature at or below the highest operating temperature established during the dioxin/furan performance test in which compliance was demonstrated (1) Collecting the operating temperature data according to § 63.8600(a); reducing the operating temperature data to a 12-hour block average; and maintaining the average operating temperature for each 12-hour block period at or below the highest operating temperature established during the dioxin/furan performance test in which compliance was demonstrated.
6. Glaze spray operation equipped with a FF Each emission limit in Table 1 to this subpart and each operating limit in Item 6 of Table 2 to this subpart for glaze spray operations equipped with a FF If you use a bag leak detection system, initiating corrective action within 1 hour of a bag leak detection system alarm and completing corrective actions in accordance with your OM&M plan; operating and maintaining the fabric filter such that the alarm is not engaged for more than 5 percent of the total operating time in a 6-month block reporting period; in calculating this operating time fraction, if inspection of the fabric filter demonstrates that no corrective action is required, no alarm time is counted; if corrective action is required, each alarm is counted as a minimum of 1 hour; if you take longer than 1 hour to initiate corrective action, the alarm time is counted as the actual amount of time taken by you to initiate corrective action Performing VE observations of the FF stack at the frequency specified in § 63.8620(e) using Method 22 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7; and maintaining no VE from the FF stack.
7. Glaze spray operation equipped with a WS a. Each emission limit in Table 1 to this subpart and each operating limit in Item 7 of Table 2 to this subpart for kilns equipped with WS i. Collecting the scrubber pressure drop data according to § 63.8600(a); reducing the scrubber pressure drop data to 3-hour block averages according to § 63.8600(a); maintaining the average scrubber pressure drop for each 3-hour block period at or above the average pressure drop established during the PM performance test in which compliance was demonstrated; and
ii. Collecting the scrubber liquid flow rate data according to § 63.8600(a); reducing the scrubber liquid flow rate data to 3-hour block averages according to § 63.8600(a); maintaining the average scrubber liquid flow rate for each 3-hour block period at or above the average scrubber liquid flow rate established during the PM performance test in which compliance was demonstrated
8. Glaze spray operation equipped with a water curtain a. Each emission limit in Table 1 to this subpart and each operating limit in Item 8 of Table 2 to this subpart for kilns equipped with a water curtain i. Conducting daily inspections to verify the presence of water flow to the wet control system; and
ii. Conducting annual inspections of the interior of the control equipment (if applicable) to determine the structural integrity and condition of the control equipment; and
iii. Recording as deviations any observations of particulates or other impurities getting into the glaze that has been sprayed onto a piece of ware and completing corrective actions in accordance with your OM&M plan
9. Glaze spray operation equipped with baffles Each emission limit in Table 1 to this subpart and each operating limit in Item 9 of Table 2 to this subpart for kilns equipped with baffles Conducting an annual visual inspection of the baffles to confirm the baffles are in place
10. Spray dryer Each emission limit in Table 1 to this subpart and each operating limit in Item 10 of Table 2 to this subpart for spray dryers Collecting the operating temperature data according to § 63.8600(a); reducing the operating temperature data to 4-hour block averages according to § 63.8600(a); maintaining the average operating temperature for each 4-hour block period at or above the average operating temperature established during the dioxin/furan performance test in which compliance was demonstrated
11. Floor tile press dryer Each emission limit in Table 1 to this subpart and each operating limit in Item 11 of Table 2 to this subpart for floor tile press dryers Collecting the operating temperature data according to § 63.8600(a); reducing the operating temperature data to 4-hour block averages according to § 63.8600(a); maintaining the average operating temperature for each 4-hour block period at or below the average operating temperature established during the dioxin/furan performance test in which compliance was demonstrated
12. Sanitaryware shuttle kiln a. Minimize HAP emissions i. Maintaining records documenting your use of natural gas, or an equivalent fuel, as the kiln fuel at all times except during periods of natural gas curtailment or supply interruption; and
ii. If you intend to use an alternative fuel, submitting a notification of alternative fuel use within 48 hours of the declaration of a period of natural gas curtailment or supply interruption, as defined in § 63.8665; and
iii. Submitting a report of alternative fuel use within 10 working days after terminating the use of the alternative fuel, as specified in § 63.8635(g); and
iv. Using a designed firing time and temperature cycle for each sanitaryware shuttle kiln; and
v. For each firing load, documenting the total tonnage of greenware placed in the kiln to ensure that it is not greater than the maximum load identified in Item 1.a.iii of Table 3 to this subpart; and
vi. Following maintenance procedures for each kiln that, at a minimum, specify the frequency of inspection and maintenance of temperature monitoring devices, controls that regulate air-to-fuel ratios, and controls that regulate firing cycles; and
vii. Developing and maintaining records for each sanitaryware shuttle kiln, as specified in § 63.8640

[84 FR 58619, Nov. 1, 2019]

Table 8 to Subpart KKKKK of Part 63—Compliance Dates

As stated in § 63.8545, you must meet each compliance date in the following table that applies to you:

If you have a(n) . . . Then you must . . . No later than . . .
1. New or reconstructed affected source and the initial startup of your affected source is after December 18, 2014, but before December 28, 2015 Comply with the applicable emission limitations and work practice standards in Tables 1, 2, and 3 to this subpart December 28, 2015.
2. New or reconstructed affected source and the initial startup of your affected source is after December 28, 2015 Comply with the applicable emission limitations and work practice standards in Tables 1, 2, and 3 to this subpart Initial startup of your affected source.
3. Existing affected source Comply with the applicable emission limitations and work practice standards in Tables 1, 2, and 3 to this subpart December 26, 2018.
4. Existing area source that increases its emissions or its potential to emit such that it becomes a major source of HAP by adding a new affected source or by reconstructing Be in compliance with this subpart Initial startup of your affected source as a major source.
5. New area source (i.e., an area source for which construction or reconstruction commenced after December 18, 2014) that increases its emissions or its potential to emit such that it becomes a major source of HAP Be in compliance with this subpart Initial startup of your affected source as a major source.

Table 9 to Subpart KKKKK of Part 63—Deadlines for Submitting Notifications

As stated in § 63.8630, you must submit each notification that applies to you according to the following table:

If you . . . You must . . . No later than . . . As specified in . . .
1. Start up your affected source before December 28, 2015 Submit an Initial Notification June 22, 2016, or no later than 120 days after the source becomes subject to this subpart, whichever is later § 63.9(b)(2).
2. Start up your new or reconstructed affected source on or after December 28, 2015 Submit an Initial Notification 120 calendar days after you become subject to this subpart § 63.9(b)(2).
3. Are required to conduct a performance test Submit a notification of intent to conduct a performance test 60 calendar days before the performance test is scheduled to begin § 63.7(b)(1).
4. Are required to conduct a compliance demonstration that includes a performance test according to the requirements in Table 4 to this subpart Submit a Notification of Compliance Status, including the performance test results 60 calendar days following the completion of the performance test, by the close of business § 63.9(h) and § 63.10(d)(2).
5. Are required to conduct a compliance demonstration required in Table 6 to this subpart that does not include a performance test (i.e., compliance demonstrations for the work practice standards) Submit a Notification of Compliance Status 30 calendar days following the completion of the compliance demonstrations, by the close of business § 63.9(h).
6. Request to use the routine control device maintenance alternative standard according to § 63.8570(d) Submit your request 120 calendar days before the compliance date specified in § 63.8545
7. Own or operate an affected kiln that is subject to the work practice standard specified in Item 1 of Table 3 to this subpart, and you intend to use a fuel other than natural gas or equivalent to fire the affected kiln Submit a notification of alternative fuel use 48 hours following the declaration of a period of natural gas curtailment or supply interruption, as defined in § 63.8665

[80 FR 65543, Oct. 26, 2015, as amended at 85 FR 73915, Nov. 19, 2020]

Table 10 to Subpart KKKKK of Part 63—Requirements for Reports

As stated in § 63.8635, you must submit each report that applies to you according to the following table:

You must submit . . . The report must contain . . . You must submit the report . . .
1. A compliance report a. If there are no deviations from any emission limitations or work practice standards that apply to you, a statement that there were no deviations from the emission limitations or work practice standards during the reporting period. If there were no periods during which the CMS was out-of-control as specified in your OM&M plan, a statement that there were no periods during which the CMS was out-of-control during the reporting period Semiannually according to the requirements in § 63.8635(b).
b. If you have a deviation from any emission limitation (emission limit, operating limit) during the reporting period, the report must contain the information in § 63.8635(c)(8). If there were periods during which the CMS was out-of-control, as specified in your OM&M plan, the report must contain the information in § 63.8635(d) Semiannually according to the requirements in § 63.8635(b).
2. A report of alternative fuel use The information in § 63.8635(g) If you are subject to the work practice standards specified in Table 3 to this subpart, and you use an alternative fuel to fire an affected kiln, by letter within 10 working days after terminating the use of the alternative fuel.

Table 11 to Subpart KKKKK of Part 63—Applicability of General Provisions to Subpart KKKKK

As stated in § 63.8655, you must comply with the General Provisions in §§ 63.1 through 63.16 that apply to you according to the following table:

Citation Subject Brief description Applies to subpart KKKKK?
§ 63.1 Applicability Initial applicability determination; applicability after standard established; permit requirements; extensions, notifications Yes.
§ 63.2 Definitions Definitions for part 63 standards Yes.
§ 63.3 Units and Abbreviations Units and abbreviations for part 63 standards Yes.
§ 63.4 Prohibited Activities Compliance date; circumvention; severability Yes.
§ 63.5 Construction/Reconstruction Applicability; applications; approvals Yes.
§ 63.6(a) Applicability General Provisions (GP) apply unless compliance extension; GP apply to area sources that become major Yes.
§ 63.6(b)(1)-(4) Compliance Dates for New and Reconstructed sources Standards apply at effective date; 3 years after effective date; upon startup; 10 years after construction or reconstruction commences for section 112(f) Yes.
§ 63.6(b)(5) Notification Must notify if commenced construction or reconstruction after proposal Yes.
§ 63.6(b)(6) [Reserved]
§ 63.6(b)(7) Compliance Dates for New and Reconstructed Area Sources That Become Major Area sources that become major must comply with major source standards immediately upon becoming major, regardless of whether required to comply when they were area sources Yes.
§ 63.6(c)(1)-(2) Compliance Dates for Existing Sources Comply according to date in subpart, which must be no later than 3 years after effective date; for section 112(f) standards, comply within 90 days of effective date unless compliance extension Yes.
§ 63.6(c)(3)-(4) [Reserved] No.
§ 63.6(c)(5) Compliance Dates for Existing Area Sources That Become Major Area sources that become major must comply with major source standards by date indicated in subpart or by equivalent time period (for example, 3 years) Yes.
§ 63.6(d) [Reserved] No.
§ 63.6(e)(1)(i) Operation & Maintenance General Duty to minimize emissions No. See § 63.8570(b) for general duty requirement.
§ 63.6(e)(1)(ii) Operation & Maintenance Requirement to correct malfunctions ASAP No.
§ 63.6(e)(1)(iii) Operation & Maintenance Operation and maintenance requirements enforceable independent of emissions limitations Yes.
§ 63.6(e)(2) [Reserved] No.
§ 63.6(e)(3) Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction Plan (SSMP) Requirement for startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM) and SSMP; content of SSMP No.
§ 63.6(f)(1) Compliance Except During SSM You must comply with emission standards at all times except during SSM No.
§ 63.6(f)(2)-(3) Methods for Determining Compliance Compliance based on performance test, operation and maintenance plans, records, inspection Yes.
§ 63.6(g) Alternative Standard Procedures for getting an alternative standard Yes.
§ 63.6(h) Opacity/VE Standards Requirements for opacity and VE standards No, not applicable.
§ 63.6(i) Compliance Extension Procedures and criteria for Administrator to grant compliance extension Yes.
§ 63.6(j) Presidential Compliance Exemption President may exempt source category Yes.
§ 63.7(a)(1)-(2) Performance Test Dates Dates for conducting initial performance testing and other compliance demonstrations for emission limits and work practice standards; must conduct 180 days after first subject to rule Yes.
§ 63.7(a)(3) Section 114 Authority Administrator may require a performance test under CAA section 114 at any time Yes.
§ 63.7(a)(4) Notification of Delay in Performance Testing Due To Force Majeure Must notify Administrator of delay in performance testing due to force majeure Yes.
§ 63.7(b)(1) Notification of Performance Test Must notify Administrator 60 days before the test Yes.
§ 63.7(b)(2) Notification of Rescheduling Must notify Administrator 5 days before scheduled date of rescheduled date Yes.
§ 63.7(c) Quality Assurance (QA)/Test Plan Requirements; test plan approval procedures; performance audit requirements; internal and external QA procedures for testing Yes.
§ 63.7(d) Testing Facilities Requirements for testing facilities Yes.
§ 63.7(e)(1) Conditions for Conducting Performance Tests Performance tests must be conducted under representative conditions No, § 63.8595 specifies requirements.
Cannot conduct performance tests during SSM; not a violation to exceed standard during SSM Yes.
§ 63.7(e)(2)-(3) Conditions for Conducting Performance Tests Must conduct according to subpart and EPA test methods unless Administrator approves alternative; must have at least three test runs of at least 1 hour each; compliance is based on arithmetic mean of three runs; conditions when data from an additional test run can be used Yes.
§ 63.7(e)(4) Testing under Section 114 Administrator's authority to require testing under section 114 of the Act Yes.
§ 63.7(f) Alternative Test Method Procedures by which Administrator can grant approval to use an alternative test method Yes.
§ 63.7(g) Performance Test Data Analysis Must include raw data in performance test report; must submit performance test data 60 days after end of test with the notification of compliance status Yes.
§ 63.7(h) Waiver of Tests Procedures for Administrator to waive performance test Yes.
§ 63.8(a)(1) Applicability of Monitoring Requirements Subject to all monitoring requirements in subpart Yes.
§ 63.8(a)(2) Performance Specifications Performance Specifications in appendix B of 40 CFR part 60 apply Yes.
§ 63.8(a)(3) [Reserved] No.
§ 63.8(a)(4) Monitoring with Flares Requirements for flares in § 63.11 apply No, not applicable.
§ 63.8(b)(1) Monitoring Must conduct monitoring according to standard unless Administrator approves alternative Yes.
§ 63.8(b)(2)-(3) Multiple Effluents and Multiple Monitoring Systems Specific requirements for installing and reporting on monitoring systems Yes.
§ 63.8(c)(1) Monitoring System Operation and Maintenance Maintenance consistent with good air pollution control practices Yes.
§ 63.8(c)(1)(i) Routine and Predictable SSM Reporting requirements for SSM when action is described in SSMP No.
§ 63.8(c)(1)(ii) SSM not in SSMP Reporting requirements for SSM when action is not described in SSMP Yes.
§ 63.8(c)(1)(iii) Compliance with Operation and Maintenance Requirements How Administrator determines if source complying with operation and maintenance requirements No.
§ 63.8(c)(2)-(3) Monitoring System Installation Must install to get representative emission and parameter measurements Yes.
§ 63.8(c)(4) CMS Requirements Requirements for CMS No, § 63.8600 specifies requirements.
§ 63.8(c)(5) Continuous Opacity Monitoring System (COMS) Minimum Procedures COMS minimum procedures No, not applicable.
§ 63.8(c)(6) CMS Requirements Zero and high level calibration check requirements Yes.
§ 63.8(c)(7)-(8) CMS Requirements Out-of-control periods Yes.
§ 63.8(d)(1) and (2) CMS Quality Control Requirements for CMS quality control Yes.
§ 63.8(d)(3) CMS Quality Control Written procedures for CMS No, § 63.8575(b)(9) specifies requirements.
§ 63.8(e) CMS Performance Evaluation Requirements for CMS performance evaluation Yes.
§ 63.8(f)(1)-(5) Alternative Monitoring Method Procedures for Administrator to approve alternative monitoring Yes.
§ 63.8(f)(6) Alternative to Relative Accuracy Test Procedures for Administrator to approve alternative relative accuracy test for continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) No, not applicable.
§ 63.8(g) Data Reduction COMS and CEMS data reduction requirements No, not applicable.
§ 63.9(a) Notification Requirements Applicability; State delegation Yes.
§ 63.9(b) Initial Notifications Requirements for initial notifications Yes.
§ 63.9(c) Request for Compliance Extension Can request if cannot comply by date or if installed BACT/LAER Yes.
§ 63.9(d) Notification of Special Compliance Requirements for New Source For sources that commence construction between proposal and promulgation and want to comply 3 years after effective date Yes.
§ 63.9(e) Notification of Performance Test Notify Administrator 60 days prior Yes.
§ 63.9(f) Notification of VE/Opacity Test Notify Administrator 30 days prior No, not applicable.
§ 63.9(g)(1) Additional Notifications When Using CMS Notification of performance evaluation Yes.
§ 63.9(g)(2)-(3) Additional Notifications When Using CMS Notification of COMS data use; notification that relative accuracy alternative criterion were exceeded No, not applicable.
§ 63.9(h) Notification of Compliance Status Contents; submittal requirements Yes.
§ 63.9(i) Adjustment of Submittal Deadlines Procedures for Administrator to approve change in when notifications must be submitted Yes.
§ 63.9(j) Change in Previous Information Must submit within 15 days after the change Yes.
§ 63.9(k) Electronic reporting procedures Electronic reporting procedures for notifications per § 63.9(j) Yes.
§ 63.10(a) Recordkeeping/Reporting Applicability; general information Yes.
§ 63.10(b)(1) General Recordkeeping Requirements General requirements Yes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(i) Records Related to SSM Recordkeeping of occurrence and duration of startups and shutdowns No.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(ii) Records Related to SSM Recordkeeping of failures to meet a standard No. See § 63.8640(c)(2) for recordkeeping of (1) date, time and duration; (2) listing of affected source or equipment, and an estimate of the volume of each regulated pollutant emitted over the standard; and (3) actions to minimize emissions and correct the failure.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(iii) Records Related to SSM Maintenance records Yes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(iv)-(v) Records Related to SSM Actions taken to minimize emissions during SSM No.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(vi)-(xii) and (xiv) CMS Records Records when CMS is malfunctioning, inoperative or out-of-control Yes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(xiii) Records Records when using alternative to relative accuracy test No, not applicable.
§ 63.10(b)(3) Records Applicability Determinations Yes.
§ 63.10(c)(1)-(15) Records Additional records for CMS No, §§ 63.8575 and 63.8640 specify requirements.
§ 63.10(d)(1) and (2) General Reporting Requirements Requirements for reporting; performance test results reporting Yes.
§ 63.10(d)(3) Reporting Opacity or VE Observations Requirements for reporting opacity and VE No, not applicable.
§ 63.10(d)(4) Progress Reports Must submit progress reports on schedule if under compliance extension Yes.
§ 63.10(d)(5) SSM Reports Contents and submission No. See § 63.8635(c)(8) for malfunction reporting requirements.
§ 63.10(e)(1)-(3) Additional CMS Reports Requirements for CMS reporting No, §§ 63.8575 and 63.8635 specify requirements.
§ 63.10(e)(4) Reporting COMS data Requirements for reporting COMS data with performance test data No, not applicable.
§ 63.10(f) Waiver for Recordkeeping/ Reporting Procedures for Administrator to waive Yes.
§ 63.11 Flares Requirement for flares No, not applicable.
§ 63.12 Delegation State authority to enforce standards Yes.
§ 63.13 Addresses Addresses for reports, notifications, requests Yes.
§ 63.14 Incorporation by Reference Materials incorporated by reference Yes.
§ 63.15 Availability of Information Information availability; confidential information Yes.
§ 63.16 Performance Track Provisions Requirements for Performance Track member facilities Yes.

[80 FR 65543, Oct. 26, 2015, as amended at 85 FR 73915, Nov. 19, 2020]