Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-296.401 - Incinerators
(1) Small Incinerators.
Any incinerator, other than a biological waste incinerator, human or animal
crematory, or air curtain incinerator, with a charging rate of less than 50
tons per day shall comply with the following requirements.
(a) Emission Limiting Standards. Visible
emissions shall not exceed 5% opacity except that visible emissions not
exceeding 15% opacity are allowed for one six-minute period in any one-hour
period.
(b) Test Methods and
Procedures. All emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this
subsection shall comply with the following requirements.
1. The reference test method for visible
emissions shall be EPA Method 9, as described at 40 CFR, Part 60, Appendix A-4,
adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule
62-204.800, F.A.C.
2. Test procedures shall conform to the
procedures specified in Rule
62-297.310, F.A.C. All test
results shall be reported to the Department in accordance with the provisions
of Rule 62-297.310, F.A.C.
(c) Frequency of Testing. The owner or
operator of an incinerator subject to this subsection shall have a performance
test conducted for visible emissions prior to submitting the application for an
initial air operation permit, and annually thereafter.
(2) Existing incinerators, other than those
which are operated or utilized for the disposal or treatment of biological
waste, with a charging rate equal to or greater than 50 tons per day shall
comply with the following requirements. For the purposes of this subsection, an
"existing incinerator" is an incinerator which was in existence, in operation,
or under construction, or had received a permit to begin construction prior to
January 18, 1972.
(a) Particulate matter -
0.1 grains per standard cubic foot dry gas corrected to 50 percent excess
air.
(b) No objectionable odor
allowed.
(c) Test Methods and
Procedures. All emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this
rule shall comply with the following requirements.
1. The test method for particulate emissions
shall be EPA Method 5, as described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-3, adopted
and incorporated by reference at rule 62-204.800, F.A.C. The minimum sample
volume shall be 30 dry standard cubic feet. EPA Method 3 or 3A, using Orsat
analysis is required for percent excess air correction. EPA Methods 3 and 3A,
are described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-2, adopted and incorporated by
reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C.
2. Test procedures shall meet all applicable
requirements of Chapter 62-297, F.A.C.
(d) Calculations Correcting Concentrations to
50% Excess Air (EA), EPA Method 3, Section 1.2. When correcting a pollutant
emission concentration to 50% excess air, pursuant to this rule, the following
equation shall be used:
Cs50 = Cs (100 + %EA)
150
Equation 296.401-1
where: Cs50 is the pollutant concentration at 50% excess air;
Cs is the pollutant concentration computed at standard conditions on a dry basis; and %EA is calculated by equation 296.401-2:
%EA = (%O2 - 0.5%CO) x 100
0.264%N2 - (%O2 - 0.5%CO)
Equation 296.401-2
(3) New incinerators, other than those which
are operated or utilized for the disposal or treatment of biological waste,
with a charging rate equal to or greater than 50 tons per day shall comply with
the following requirements. For the purposes of this subsection, a "new
incinerator" is any incinerator other than an "existing incinerator" as
described for the purposes of subsection
62-296.401(2),
F.A.C.
(a) Particulate matter - .08 grains
per standard cubic foot dry gas corrected to 50 percent excess air.
(b) No objectionable odor allowed.
(c) Test Methods and Procedures. All
emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this rule shall
comply with the following requirements.
1. The
test method for particulate emissions shall be EPA Method 5, as described at 40
C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-3, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule
62-204.800, F.A.C. The minimum sample volume shall be 30 dry standard cubic
feet. EPA Method 3 or 3A, using Orsat analysis is required for percent excess
air correction. EPA Methods 3 and 3A, are described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60,
Appendix A-2, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800,
F.A.C.
2. Test procedures shall
meet all applicable requirements of Chapter 62-297, F.A.C.
(d) Calculations Correcting Concentrations to
50% Excess Air (EA), EPA Method 3, Section 1.2. When correcting a pollutant
emission concentration to 50% excess air, pursuant to this rule, the following
equation shall be used:
Cs50 = Cs (100 + %EA)
150
Equation 296.401-1
where: Cs50 is the pollutant concentration at 50% excess air;
Cs is the pollutant concentration computed at standard conditions on a dry basis; and %EA is calculated by equation 296.401-2:
%EA = (%O2 - 0.5%CO) x 100
0.264%N2 - (%O2 - 0.5%CO
Equation 296.401-2
(4) Biological Waste Incinerators.
(a) Applicability. The requirements of this
subsection apply to all biological waste incinerator units.
1. Any biological waste incinerator unit that
is also regulated as a hospital/medical/infectious waste incinerator under 40
C.F.R. Part 60, Subpart Ec or Ce, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule
62-204.800, F.A.C., shall be constructed and operated so as to comply with all
standards, limitations, and requirements of the applicable Subpart, and with
the requirements of paragraphs
62-296.401(4)(b)
-(f), F.A.C., to the extent that such requirements are stricter than, or
supplemental to, the requirements of the applicable Subpart.
2. Any biological waste incinerator unit that
is not regulated as a hospital/medical/infectious waste incinerator under 40
C.F.R. Part 60, Subpart Ec or Ce, shall be constructed and operated so as to
comply with all requirements of paragraphs
62-296.401(4)(b)
-(f), F.A.C.
3. This subsection
does not apply to human or animal crematories.
(b) Emission Limiting Standards.
1. For any biological waste incinerator unit
with a capacity less than 50 tons per day, visible emissions shall not exceed
5% opacity, except that visible emissions not exceeding 15% opacity shall be
allowed for one six-minute period in any one-hour period.
2. For any unit with a capacity equal to or
less than 500 pounds per hour:
a. Particulate
matter emissions shall not exceed 0.100 grains per dry standard cubic foot of
flue gas, corrected to 7% O2.
b. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) emissions shall
not exceed 4.0 pounds per hour.
3. For any unit with a capacity greater than
500 pounds per hour, but less than or equal to 2, 000 pounds per hour:
a. Particulate matter emissions shall not
exceed 0.030 grains per dry standard cubic foot of flue gas, corrected to 7%
O2.
b.
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) emissions shall not exceed 4.0 pounds per hour; or
shall be reduced by 90% by weight on an hourly average
basis.
4. For any unit
with a capacity greater than 2000 pounds per hour:
a. Particulate matter emissions shall not
exceed 0.020 grains per dry standard cubic foot of flue gas, corrected to 7%
O2.
b.
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) emissions shall not exceed fifty (50) parts per million
by volume, dry basis, corrected to seven percent (7%) O2
on a three (3) hour average basis. As an alternative to this HC1 limit, the HC1
emission produced by the unit shall be reduced, by its air pollution control
equipment, by at least ninety percent (90%) by weight on an hourly average
basis.
5. For any unit,
carbon monoxide emissions (CO) shall not exceed 100 parts per million by
volume, dry basis, corrected to 7% O2 on an hourly
average basis.
(c) Design
and Operating Requirements. All biological waste incineration units, shall be
constructed and operated so as to comply with the following design, operating,
monitoring and operator training requirements.
1. The unit shall operate with a combustion
zone design temperature of no less than 1, 800 degrees Fahrenheit for at least
a 1.0 second gas residence time in the secondary (or last) combustion chamber.
The primary chamber and stack volumes shall not be utilized in calculating this
residence time.
2. Mechanically fed
units shall incorporate an air lock system to prevent opening the incinerator
to the room environment. The volume of the loading system shall be designed to
prevent overcharging, thereby assuring complete combustion of the
waste.
3. Incineration or ignition
of waste shall not begin until the secondary (or last) combustion chamber
temperature requirement is attained. All air pollution control and continuous
emission monitoring equipment shall be operational and functioning properly
prior to the incineration or ignition of waste and until all the wastes are
incinerated. The secondary (or last) combustion chamber temperature requirement
shall be maintained until the wastes are completely combusted.
4. The owner or operator is advised to
contact the Department of Health regarding requirements that may apply to any
proposed burning of radioactive waste.
5. The owner or operator is advised to
contact the Department's Division of Waste Management regarding requirements
that may apply to any proposed burning of hazardous waste.
6. Each operator of the unit shall
successfully complete a training program meeting the requirements of
40 C.F.R.
60.53c(c) and the annual
refresher training course requirements of
40 C.F.R.
60.53c(f), adopted and
incorporated by reference at Rule
62-204.800, F.A.C.
a. If the incinerator is modified to the
extent that a Department construction permit is required, the operators shall
be retrained to operate the modified incinerator.
b. An operator's training certificate must be
kept on file at the facility for the duration of the operator's employment and
for an additional two (2) years after termination of employment. The owner
shall not allow the incinerator to be operated unless it is operated by an
operator who has satisfactorily completed the required training
program.
(d)
Test Methods and Procedures. All emissions tests performed pursuant to the
requirements of this subsection shall comply with the following requirements.
All EPA reference test methods are described in 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendices
A-2 through A-8, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800,
F.A.C.
1. The reference test method for
visible emissions shall be EPA Method 9.
2. The reference test method for carbon
monoxide shall be EPA Method 10.
3.
The reference test method for oxygen shall be EPA Method 3 or 3A.
4. The reference test method for particulate
emissions shall be EPA Method 5 or 26A. The minimum sample volume shall be
thirty (30) dry standard cubic feet.
5. The reference test method for hydrochloric
acid shall be EPA Method 26 or 26A.
6. Test procedures shall conform to the
procedures specified in Rule
62-297.310, F.A.C. All test
results shall be reported to the Department in accordance with the provisions
of Rule 62-297.310,
F.A.C.
(e) Frequency of
Testing.
1. The owner or operator of any
biological waste incineration unit with a capacity equal to or less than 500
pounds per hour shall:
a. Have a performance
test conducted for visible emissions prior to submitting the application for an
initial air operation permit, and annually thereafter.
b. Have performance tests conducted for
particulate matter and hydrochloric acid prior to submitting the application
for an initial or renewal air operation permit.
2. The owner or operator of any biological
waste incineration unit with a capacity greater than 500 pounds per hour shall:
a. Have a performance test conducted for
visible emissions prior to submitting the application for an initial air
operation permit, and annually thereafter.
b. Have performance tests conducted for
particulate matter and hydrochloric acid prior to submitting the application
for an initial air operation permit, and annually
thereafter.
(f)
Continuous Emissions Monitoring Requirements. Each owner or operator of a
biological waste incinerator unit shall install, operate, and maintain, in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, continuous emission monitoring
equipment at the exit of the secondary (or last) combustion chamber.
1. The monitors shall record the following
operating parameters:
a.
Temperature.
b. Oxygen (for
facilities with a capacity greater than 500 pounds per
hour).
2. The owner or
operator shall maintain a complete file of all measurements, including
continuous emissions monitoring system, monitoring device, and performance
testing measurements; all continuous emissions monitoring system performance
evaluations; all continuous emissions monitoring system or monitoring device
calibration checks; adjustments and maintenance performed on these systems or
devices; and all other information required, recorded in a permanent legible
form available for inspection. The file shall be retained for at least two (2)
years following the date of such measurements, maintenance, reports and
records.
(5)
Human Crematories.
(a) Applicability. The
requirements of this subsection apply to all human crematory units.
(b) Emission Limiting Standards.
1. Visible emissions shall not exceed 5%
opacity, except that visible emissions not exceeding 15% opacity shall be
allowed for one six-minute period in any one-hour period.
2. Particulate matter emissions shall not
exceed 0.080 grains per dry standard cubic foot of flue gas, corrected to 7%
O2.
3.
Carbon monoxide (CO) emissions shall not exceed 100 parts per million by
volume, dry basis, corrected to 7% O2 on an hourly
average basis.
(c)
Operating Temperatures.
1. New Units. The
owner or operator of any proposed new crematory unit which submits either a
complete application for a permit to construct the new unit or an initial air
general permit registration for the new unit to the Department on or after
August 30, 1989, shall provide design calculations to confirm a sufficient
volume in the secondary chamber combustion zone to provide for at least a 1.0
second gas residence time at 1800 degrees Fahrenheit. This information shall be
provided to the Department with the air construction permit application or air
general permit registration form for the proposed new unit.
a. The actual operating temperature of the
secondary chamber combustion zone shall be no less than 1, 600 degrees
Fahrenheit throughout the combustion process in the primary chamber. The
primary chamber and stack volumes shall not be used in calculating this
residence time.
b. Remains shall
not be loaded into the primary chamber until the secondary chamber combustion
zone temperature is equal to or greater than 1, 600 degrees
Fahrenheit.
2. Existing
Units. The owner or operator of any crematory unit for which construction began
or for which a complete application for a permit to construct was received by
the Department prior to August 30, 1989, shall maintain the actual operating
temperature of the secondary chamber combustion zone at no less than 1, 400
degrees Fahrenheit throughout the combustion process in the primary chamber.
Remains shall not be loaded into the primary chamber until the secondary
chamber combustion zone temperature is equal to or greater than 1, 400 degrees
Fahrenheit.
(d) Allowed
Materials. Human crematory units shall cremate only human or fetal remains with
appropriate containers. The remains may be clothed. The containers shall
contain no more than 0.5 percent by weight chlorinated plastics as demonstrated
by the manufacturer's data sheet. If containers are incinerated, documentation
from the manufacturer certifying that they are composed of 0.5 percent or less
by weight chlorinated plastics shall be kept on-file at the site for the
duration of their use and for at least five (5) years after their use. No other
material, including biomedical waste as defined in rule
62-210.200, F.A.C., shall be
incinerated.
(e) Equipment
Maintenance. All human crematory units shall be maintained in proper working
order in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications to ensure the
integrity and efficiency of the equipment.
1.
If a crematory unit contains a defect that affects the integrity or efficiency
of the unit, the unit shall be taken out of service.
2. No person shall use or permit the use of
that unit until it has been repaired or adjusted.
3. A written plan with operating procedures
for startup, shutdown and malfunction of each crematory unit shall be
maintained and followed during those events.
4. Each unit's burners shall be operated with
a proper air-to-fuel ratio. If the unit so allows, the burners' flame
characteristics shall be visually checked at least once during each operating
shift and adjusted when warranted by the visual checks.
5. Repair records on all crematory units
shall be maintained onsite for at least five (5) years.
(f) Test Methods and Procedures. All
emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this subsection shall
comply with the following requirements. All EPA reference test methods are
described in 40 CFR Part 60, Appendices A-2 through A-4, adopted and
incorporated by reference at Rule
62-204.800, F.A.C.
1. The reference test method for visible
emissions shall be EPA Method 9.
2.
The reference test method for carbon monoxide shall be EPA Method 10.
3. The reference test method for oxygen shall
be EPA Method 3.
4. The reference
test method for particulate matter emissions shall be EPA Method 5. The minimum
sample volume shall be thirty (30) dry standard cubic feet.
5. Test procedures shall conform to the
procedures specified in Rule 62-297.310, F.A.C. All test results shall be
reported to the Department in accordance with the provisions of Rule
62-297.310, F.A.C.
(g)
Operation During Emissions Test. Testing of emissions shall be conducted with
the unit operating at a capacity of one (1) adult-sized cadaver.
(h) Frequency of Testing.
1. The owner or operator of any human
crematory unit using an air general permit shall have a visible emissions test
conducted no later than sixty (60) days after the unit commences initial
operation, and annually thereafter.
2. The owner or operator of any human
crematory unit operating under the authority of an air construction permit or
air operation permit shall have a performance test conducted for visible
emissions prior to submitting the application for an initial air operation
permit, and annually thereafter.
3.
The owner or operator of any human crematory unit shall not be required to have
performance tests conducted for carbon monoxide and particulate matter, except
as provided at paragraph
62-297.310(8)(c),
F.A.C.
(i) Continuous
Monitoring Requirements. Each crematory unit shall be equipped and operated
with a continuous monitor to record temperature at the point or beyond where
1.0 second gas residence time is obtained in the secondary chamber combustion
zone in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
1. Each crematory unit installed after
February 1, 2007, shall be equipped and operated with a pollutant monitoring
system to automatically control combustion based on continuous in-stack opacity
measurement. Such system shall be calibrated to restrict combustion in the
primary chamber whenever any opacity exceeding 15% opacity is
occurring.
2. The following records
shall be recorded and maintained on-site readily available for review at the
request of the Department. The file shall be retained for at least five (5)
years following the recording of such measurements, maintenance, reports, and
records.
a. All temperature measurements,
including indication of when cremation in the primary chamber commenced,
temperature markings, the date and time, and the name of the
operator;
b. All continuous
monitoring systems, monitoring devices, and performance testing
measurements;
c. All continuous
monitoring system performance evaluations;
d. All continuous monitoring system or
monitoring device calibration checks; and
e. All adjustments, preventive maintenance,
and corrective maintenance performed on these systems or devices shall be
recorded in a permanent legible form available for inspection, including
indication of when the opacity measurement system was cleaned and checked for
proper operation in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended maintenance
schedule.
(6) Animal Crematories.
(a) Applicability. The requirements of this
subsection apply to all animal crematory units.
(b) Emission Limiting Standards.
1. Visible emissions shall not exceed 5%
opacity, except that visible emissions not exceeding 15% opacity shall be
allowed for one six-minute period in any one-hour period.
2. Particulate matter emissions shall not
exceed 0.080 grains per dry standard cubic foot of flue gas, corrected to 7%
O2.
3.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) emissions shall not exceed 100 parts per million by
volume, dry basis, corrected to 7% O2 on an hourly
average basis.
(c)
Operating Temperatures.
1. New Units. The
owner or operator of any proposed new crematory unit which submits either a
complete application for a permit to construct the new unit or an initial air
general permit registration for the new unit to the Department on or after
August 30, 1989, shall provide design calculations to confirm a sufficient
volume in the secondary chamber combustion zone to provide for at least a 1.0
second gas residence time at 1, 800 degrees Fahrenheit. This information shall
be provided to the Department with the air construction permit application or
air general permit registration form for the proposed new unit.
a. The actual operating temperature of the
secondary chamber combustion zone shall be no less than 1, 600 degrees
Fahrenheit throughout the combustion process in the primary chamber. The
primary chamber and stack volumes shall not be used in calculating this
residence time.
b. Animal remains
shall not be loaded into the primary chamber until the secondary chamber
combustion zone temperature is equal to or greater than 1, 600 degrees
Fahrenheit. If an animal crematory cannot commence operation without first
loading the primary chamber, then loading before commencing operation is
allowed; however, firing of the primary chamber burners shall not begin until
the secondary chamber zone temperature is equal to or greater than 1, 600
degrees Fahrenheit.
2.
Existing Units. The owner or operator of any crematory unit for which
construction began or for which a complete application for a permit to
construct was received by the Department prior to August 30, 1989, shall
maintain the actual operating temperature of the secondary chamber combustion
zone at no less than 1, 400 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the combustion
process in the primary chamber. Animal remains shall not be loaded into the
primary chamber until the seconary chamber combustion zone temperature is equal
to or greater than 1, 400 degrees Fahrenheit. If an animal crematory cannot
commence operation without first loading the primary chamber, then loading
before commencing operation is allowed; however, firing of the primary chamber
burners shall not begin until the secondary chamber zone temperature is equial
to or greater than 1, 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
(d) Allowed Materials. Animal crematory units
shall cremate only animal remains and, if applicable, the bedding associated
with the animals and appropriate containers. Containers shall contain no more
than 0.5 percent by weight chlorinated plastics as demonstrated by the
manufacturer's data sheet. If containers are incinerated, documentation from
the manufacturers certifying that they are composed of 0.5 percent or less by
weight chlorinated plastics shall be kept on-file at the site for the duration
of their use and for at least five (5) years after their use. Animal crematory
units shall not cremate dead animals which were used for medical or commercial
experimentation. No other material, including biomedical waste as defined in
Rule 62-210.200, F.A.C., shall be incinerated.
(e) Equipment Maintenance. All animal
crematory units shall be maintained in proper working order in accordance with
the manufacturer's specifications to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the
equipment.
1. If a crematory unit contains a
defect that affects the integrity of the unit, the unit shall be taken out of
service.
2. No person shall use or
permit the use of that unit until it has been repaired or adjusted.
3. A written plan with operating procedures
for startup, shutdown and malfunction of each crematory unit shall be
maintained and followed during those events.
4. Each unit's burners shall be operated with
a proper air-to-fuel ratio. If the unit so allows, the burners' flame
characteristics shall be visually checked at least once during each operating
shift and adjusted when warranted by the visual checks.
5. Repair records on all crematory units
shall be maintained onsite for at least five (5) years.
(f) Test Methods and Procedures. All
emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this subsection shall
comply with the following requirements. All EPA reference test methods are
described in 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendices A-2 through A-4, adopted and
incorporated by reference at Rule
62-204.800, F.A.C.
1. The reference test method for visible
emissions shall be EPA Method 9.
2.
The reference test method for carbon monoxide shall be EPA Method 10.
3. The reference test method for oxygen shall
be EPA Method 3.
4. The reference
test method for particulate matter emissions shall be EPA Method 5. The minimum
sample volume shall be thirty (30) dry standard cubic feet.
5. Test procedures shall conform to the
procedures specified in Rule 62-297.310, F.A.C. All test results shall be
reported to the Department in accordance with the provisions of Rule
62-297.310, F.A.C.
(g)
Operation During Emissions Test. Testing of emissions shall be conducted with
the unit operating at a capacity that is representative of normal operations
and is not greater than the manufacturer's recommended capacity. The operating
capacity shall be a batch load, in pounds, for a batch animal crematory unit
and a charging rate, in pounds per hour, for a ram-charged animal crematory
unit.
(h) Frequency of Testing.
1. The owner or operator of any animal
crematory unit using an air general permit shall have a visible emissions test
conducted no later than sixty (60) days after the unit commences initial
operation, and annually thereafter.
2. The owner or operator of any animal
crematory unit with a capacity of less than 500 pounds per hour and operating
under the authority of an air construction permit or air operation permit shall
have a performance test conducted for visible emissions prior to submitting the
application for an initial air operation permit, and annually
thereafter.
3. The owner or
operator of any animal crematory unit with a capacity of less than 500 pounds
per hour shall not be required to have performance tests conducted for carbon
monoxide and particulate matter, except as provided at paragraph
62-297.310(8)(c),
F.A.C.
4. The owner or operator of
any animal crematory unit with a capacity of 500 pounds per hour or more shall
have performance tests conducted for visible emissions, carbon monoxide, and
particulate matter prior to submitting the application for an initial air
operation permit, and annually thereafter.
(i) Continuous Monitoring Requirements. Each
animal crematory unit shall be equipped and operated with a continuous monitor
to record temperature at the point or beyond where 1.0 second gas residence
time is obtained in the secondary chamber combustion zone in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
1. Each
crematory unit installed after February 1, 2007, shall be equipped and operated
with a pollutant monitoring system to automatically control combustion based on
continuous in-stack opacity measurement. Such system shall be calibrated to
restrict combustion in the primary chamber whenever any opacity exceeding
fifteen percent (15%) opacity is occurring.
2. The following records shall be recorded
and maintained on-site readily available for review at the request of the
Department. The file shall be retained for at least five (5) years following
the recording of such measurements, maintenance, reports, and records.
a. All temperature measurements, including
indication of when cremation in the primary chamber commenced, temperature
markings, the date and time, and the name of the operator;
b. All continuous monitoring systems,
monitoring devices, and performance testing measurements;
c. All continuous monitoring system
performance evaluations;
d. All
continuous monitoring system or monitoring device calibration checks;
and
e. All adjustments, preventive
maintenance, and corrective maintenance performed on these systems or devices
shall be recorded in a permanent legible form available for inspection,
including indication of when the opacity measurement system was cleaned and
checked for proper operation in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended
maintenance schedule.
(7) Air Curtain Incinerators.
(a) Applicability.
1. Any air curtain incinerator subject to 40
CFR Part 60, Subpart AAAA, BBBB, CCCC, DDDD or EEEE, adopted and incorporated
by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C., shall be
constructed and operated so as to comply with all standards, limitations, and
requirements of the applicable subpart, and with the requirements of paragraph
62-296.401(7)(b),
F.A.C., to the extent that those requirements are stricter than, or
supplemental to, the requirements of the applicable subpart.
2. Any air curtain incinerator not subject to
any subpart of 40 CFR Part 60 and not claiming the exemption from air
permitting at subsection
62-210.300(3),
F.A.C., shall be constructed and operated so as to comply with the requirements
of paragraph 62-296.401(7)(b),
F.A.C.
(b) Operating
Requirements.
1. Outside of startup periods,
visible emissions shall not exceed 10% opacity. During startup periods, which
shall not exceed the first 30 minutes of operation, an opacity of up to 35%
shall be allowed. The general excess emissions rule, Rule
62-210.700, F.A.C., shall not
apply.
2. If the air curtain
incinerator employs an earthen trench, the pit walls (width and length) shall
be vertical, and maintained as such, so that combustion of the waste within the
pit is maintained at an adequate temperature and with sufficient air
recirculation to provide enough residence time and mixing for proper combustion
and control of emission. The following dimensions for the pit must be strictly
adhered to: no more than twelve feet (12') wide, between eight feet (8') and
fifteen (15') feet deep, and no longer than the length of the manifold. The pit
shall not be dug within a previously active portion of a landfill.
3. Except as provided herein and at
subparagraph 4., the only materials that shall be burned in the air curtain
incinerator are vegetative material and untreated wood, excluding sawdust. The
air curtain incinerator shall not be used to burn any biological waste,
hazardous waste, asbestos-containing materials, mercury-containing devices,
pharmaceuticals, tires, rubber material, residual oil, used oil, asphalt,
roofing material, tar, treated wood, plastics, garbage, trash or other material
prohibited to be open burned as set forth in subsection
62-256.300(2),
F.A.C. Only kerosene, diesel fuel, drip-torch fuel (as used to ignite
prescribed fires), untreated wood, virgin oil, natural gas, or liquefied
petroleum gas shall be used to start the fire in the air curtain incinerator.
The use of used oil, chemicals, gasoline, or tires to start the fire is
prohibited.
4. Notwithstanding the
provisions of subparagraph 3., the air curtain incinerator may be used for the
destruction of animal carcasses in accordance with the provisions of subsection
62-256.700(6),
F.A.C. When using an air curtain incinerator to burn animal carcasses,
untreated wood may also be burned to maintain good combustion.
5. In no case shall the air curtain
incinerator be started before sunrise. All charging shall end no later than one
(1) hour after sunset. After charging ceases, air flow shall be maintained
until all material within the air curtain incinerator has been reduced to
coals, and flames are no longer visible. A log shall be maintained onsite that
documents daily beginning and ending times of charging.
6. The air curtain incinerator shall be
attended at all times while materials are being burned or flames are visible
within the incinerator.
7. The air
curtain incinerator shall be located at least fifty (50) feet from any
wildlands, brush, combustible structure, or paved public roadway.
8. The material shall not be loaded into the
air curtain incinerator such that it protrudes above the air curtain.
9. Ash shall not be allowed to build up in
the pit of the air curtain incinerator to higher than one third (1/3) the pit
depth or to the point where the ash begins to impede combustion, whichever
occurs first.
10. An operation and
maintenance guide shall be available to the operators of the air curtain
incinerator at all times, and the owner shall provide training to all operators
before they work at the incinerator. This guide shall be made available to the
Department or for an inspector's onsite review upon
request.
(c) Test Methods
and Procedures. All emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of
this subsection shall comply with the following requirements.
1. The reference test method for visible
emissions shall be EPA Method 9, as described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix
A-4, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule
62-204.800, F.A.C.
2. Test procedures shall conform to the
procedures specified in Rule
62-297.310, F.A.C. All test
results shall be reported to the Department in accordance with the provisions
of Rule 62-297.310, F.A.C.
3. Records of the results of all initial and
annual visible emissions tests shall be kept by the owner or operator in either
paper copy or electronic format for at least five (5) years. These records
shall be made available to the Department or for an inspector's onsite review
upon request.
(d)
Frequency of Testing.
1. The owner or
operator of any air curtain incinerator subject to this subsection shall have a
performance test conducted for visible emissions prior to submitting the
application for an initial air operation permit, and, except as provided at
subparagraph 62-296.401(7)(d)
2., F.A.C., annually thereafter.
2.
The owner or operator of any air curtain incinerator subject to this subsection
and using an earthen trench shall have a performance test conducted for visible
emissions no later than thirty (30) days after it commences operation at any
new trench location, and annually thereafter. However, if the air curtain
incinerator will be operated for less than thirty (30) days at the new trench
location, and the owner or operator has demonstrated compliance with the
emissions limiting standards of paragraph
62-296.401(7)(b),
F.A.C., through a visible emissions test conducted and submitted to the
Department within the previous twelve (12) months, the requirement for testing
within thirty (30) days of commencing operation at the new trench location
shall not apply.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.716 FS. Law Implemented 403.031, 403.061, 403.087, 403.716, 497.606 FS.
Formerly 17-2.600(1), Amended 12-2-92, Formerly 17-296.401, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, 3-13-96, 11-13-97, 1-10-07, 7-10-14, 11-5-20.
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(1) Small Incinerators. Any incinerator, other than a biological waste incinerator, human or animal crematory, or air curtain incinerator, with a charging rate of less than 50 tons per day shall comply with the following requirements.
(a) Emission Limiting Standards. Visible emissions shall not exceed 5% opacity except that visible emissions not exceeding 15% opacity are allowed for one six-minute period in any one-hour period.
(b) Test Methods and Procedures. All emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this subsection shall comply with the following requirements.
1. The reference test method for visible emissions shall be EPA Method 9, as described at 40 CFR, Part 60, Appendix A-4, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C.
2. Test procedures shall conform to the procedures specified in Rule 62-297.310, F.A.C. All test results shall be reported to the Department in accordance with the provisions of Rule 62-297.310, F.A.C.
(c) Frequency of Testing. The owner or operator of an incinerator subject to this subsection shall have a performance test conducted for visible emissions prior to submitting the application for an initial air operation permit, and annually thereafter.
(2) Existing incinerators, other than those which are operated or utilized for the disposal or treatment of biological waste, with a charging rate equal to or greater than 50 tons per day shall comply with the following requirements. For the purposes of this subsection, an "existing incinerator" is an incinerator which was in existence, in operation, or under construction, or had received a permit to begin construction prior to January 18, 1972.
(a) Particulate matter - 0.1 grains per standard cubic foot dry gas corrected to 50 percent excess air.
(b) No objectionable odor allowed.
(c) Test Methods and Procedures. All emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this rule shall comply with the following requirements.
1. The test method for particulate emissions shall be EPA Method 5, as described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-3, adopted and incorporated by reference at rule 62-204.800, F.A.C. The minimum sample volume shall be 30 dry standard cubic feet. EPA Method 3 or 3A, using Orsat analysis is required for percent excess air correction. EPA Methods 3 and 3A, are described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-2, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C.
2. Test procedures shall meet all applicable requirements of Chapter 62-297, F.A.C.
(d) Calculations Correcting Concentrations to 50% Excess Air (EA), EPA Method 3, Section 1.2. When correcting a pollutant emission concentration to 50% excess air, pursuant to this rule, the following equation shall be used:
Cs50 = Cs (100 + %EA)
150
Equation 296.401-1
where: Cs50 is the pollutant concentration at 50% excess air;
Cs is the pollutant concentration computed at standard conditions on a dry basis; and %EA is calculated by equation 296.401-2:
%EA = (%O2 - 0.5%CO) x 100
0.264%N2 - (%O2 - 0.5%CO)
Equation 296.401-2
(3) New incinerators, other than those which are operated or utilized for the disposal or treatment of biological waste, with a charging rate equal to or greater than 50 tons per day shall comply with the following requirements. For the purposes of this subsection, a "new incinerator" is any incinerator other than an "existing incinerator" as described for the purposes of subsection 62-296.401(2), F.A.C.
(a) Particulate matter - .08 grains per standard cubic foot dry gas corrected to 50 percent excess air.
(b) No objectionable odor allowed.
(c) Test Methods and Procedures. All emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this rule shall comply with the following requirements.
1. The test method for particulate emissions shall be EPA Method 5, as described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-3, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C. The minimum sample volume shall be 30 dry standard cubic feet. EPA Method 3 or 3A, using Orsat analysis is required for percent excess air correction. EPA Methods 3 and 3A, are described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-2, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C.
2. Test procedures shall meet all applicable requirements of Chapter 62-297, F.A.C.
(d) Calculations Correcting Concentrations to 50% Excess Air (EA), EPA Method 3, Section 1.2. When correcting a pollutant emission concentration to 50% excess air, pursuant to this rule, the following equation shall be used:
Cs50 = Cs (100 + %EA)
150
Equation 296.401-1
where: Cs50 is the pollutant concentration at 50% excess air;
Cs is the pollutant concentration computed at standard conditions on a dry basis; and %EA is calculated by equation 296.401-2:
%EA = (%O2 - 0.5%CO) x 100
0.264%N2 - (%O2 - 0.5%CO
Equation 296.401-2
(4) Biological Waste Incinerators.
(a) Applicability. The requirements of this subsection apply to all biological waste incinerator units.
1. Any biological waste incinerator unit that is also regulated as a hospital/medical/infectious waste incinerator under 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Subpart Ec or Ce, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C., shall be constructed and operated so as to comply with all standards, limitations, and requirements of the applicable Subpart, and with the requirements of paragraphs 62-296.401(4)(b) -(f), F.A.C., to the extent that such requirements are stricter than, or supplemental to, the requirements of the applicable Subpart.
2. Any biological waste incinerator unit that is not regulated as a hospital/medical/infectious waste incinerator under 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Subpart Ec or Ce, shall be constructed and operated so as to comply with all requirements of paragraphs 62-296.401(4)(b) -(f), F.A.C.
3. This subsection does not apply to human or animal crematories.
(b) Emission Limiting Standards.
1. For any biological waste incinerator unit with a capacity less than 50 tons per day, visible emissions shall not exceed 5% opacity, except that visible emissions not exceeding 15% opacity shall be allowed for one six-minute period in any one-hour period.
2. For any unit with a capacity equal to or less than 500 pounds per hour:
a. Particulate matter emissions shall not exceed 0.100 grains per dry standard cubic foot of flue gas, corrected to 7% O2.
b. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) emissions shall not exceed 4.0 pounds per hour.
3. For any unit with a capacity greater than 500 pounds per hour, but less than or equal to 2, 000 pounds per hour:
a. Particulate matter emissions shall not exceed 0.030 grains per dry standard cubic foot of flue gas, corrected to 7% O2.
b. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) emissions shall not exceed 4.0 pounds per hour; or shall be reduced by 90% by weight on an hourly average basis.
4. For any unit with a capacity greater than 2000 pounds per hour:
a. Particulate matter emissions shall not exceed 0.020 grains per dry standard cubic foot of flue gas, corrected to 7% O2.
b. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) emissions shall not exceed fifty (50) parts per million by volume, dry basis, corrected to seven percent (7%) O2 on a three (3) hour average basis. As an alternative to this HC1 limit, the HC1 emission produced by the unit shall be reduced, by its air pollution control equipment, by at least ninety percent (90%) by weight on an hourly average basis.
5. For any unit, carbon monoxide emissions (CO) shall not exceed 100 parts per million by volume, dry basis, corrected to 7% O2 on an hourly average basis.
(c) Design and Operating Requirements. All biological waste incineration units, shall be constructed and operated so as to comply with the following design, operating, monitoring and operator training requirements.
1. The unit shall operate with a combustion zone design temperature of no less than 1, 800 degrees Fahrenheit for at least a 1.0 second gas residence time in the secondary (or last) combustion chamber. The primary chamber and stack volumes shall not be utilized in calculating this residence time.
2. Mechanically fed units shall incorporate an air lock system to prevent opening the incinerator to the room environment. The volume of the loading system shall be designed to prevent overcharging, thereby assuring complete combustion of the waste.
3. Incineration or ignition of waste shall not begin until the secondary (or last) combustion chamber temperature requirement is attained. All air pollution control and continuous emission monitoring equipment shall be operational and functioning properly prior to the incineration or ignition of waste and until all the wastes are incinerated. The secondary (or last) combustion chamber temperature requirement shall be maintained until the wastes are completely combusted.
4. The owner or operator is advised to contact the Department of Health regarding requirements that may apply to any proposed burning of radioactive waste.
5. The owner or operator is advised to contact the Department's Division of Waste Management regarding requirements that may apply to any proposed burning of hazardous waste.
6. Each operator of the unit shall successfully complete a training program meeting the requirements of 40 C.F.R. 60.53c(c) and the annual refresher training course requirements of 40 C.F.R. 60.53c(f), adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C.
a. If the incinerator is modified to the extent that a Department construction permit is required, the operators shall be retrained to operate the modified incinerator.
b. An operator's training certificate must be kept on file at the facility for the duration of the operator's employment and for an additional two (2) years after termination of employment. The owner shall not allow the incinerator to be operated unless it is operated by an operator who has satisfactorily completed the required training program.
(d) Test Methods and Procedures. All emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this subsection shall comply with the following requirements. All EPA reference test methods are described in 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendices A-2 through A-8, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C.
1. The reference test method for visible emissions shall be EPA Method 9.
2. The reference test method for carbon monoxide shall be EPA Method 10.
3. The reference test method for oxygen shall be EPA Method 3 or 3A.
4. The reference test method for particulate emissions shall be EPA Method 5 or 26A. The minimum sample volume shall be thirty (30) dry standard cubic feet.
5. The reference test method for hydrochloric acid shall be EPA Method 26 or 26A.
6. Test procedures shall conform to the procedures specified in Rule 62-297.310, F.A.C. All test results shall be reported to the Department in accordance with the provisions of Rule 62-297.310, F.A.C.
(e) Frequency of Testing.
1. The owner or operator of any biological waste incineration unit with a capacity equal to or less than 500 pounds per hour shall:
a. Have a performance test conducted for visible emissions prior to submitting the application for an initial air operation permit, and annually thereafter.
b. Have performance tests conducted for particulate matter and hydrochloric acid prior to submitting the application for an initial or renewal air operation permit.
2. The owner or operator of any biological waste incineration unit with a capacity greater than 500 pounds per hour shall:
a. Have a performance test conducted for visible emissions prior to submitting the application for an initial air operation permit, and annually thereafter.
b. Have performance tests conducted for particulate matter and hydrochloric acid prior to submitting the application for an initial air operation permit, and annually thereafter.
(f) Continuous Emissions Monitoring Requirements. Each owner or operator of a biological waste incinerator unit shall install, operate, and maintain, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, continuous emission monitoring equipment at the exit of the secondary (or last) combustion chamber.
1. The monitors shall record the following operating parameters:
a. Temperature.
b. Oxygen (for facilities with a capacity greater than 500 pounds per hour).
2. The owner or operator shall maintain a complete file of all measurements, including continuous emissions monitoring system, monitoring device, and performance testing measurements; all continuous emissions monitoring system performance evaluations; all continuous emissions monitoring system or monitoring device calibration checks; adjustments and maintenance performed on these systems or devices; and all other information required, recorded in a permanent legible form available for inspection. The file shall be retained for at least two (2) years following the date of such measurements, maintenance, reports and records.
(5) Human Crematories.
(a) Applicability. The requirements of this subsection apply to all human crematory units.
(b) Emission Limiting Standards.
1. Visible emissions shall not exceed 5% opacity, except that visible emissions not exceeding 15% opacity shall be allowed for one six-minute period in any one-hour period.
2. Particulate matter emissions shall not exceed 0.080 grains per dry standard cubic foot of flue gas, corrected to 7% O2.
3. Carbon monoxide (CO) emissions shall not exceed 100 parts per million by volume, dry basis, corrected to 7% O2 on an hourly average basis.
(c) Operating Temperatures.
1. New Units. The owner or operator of any proposed new crematory unit which submits either a complete application for a permit to construct the new unit or an initial air general permit registration for the new unit to the Department on or after August 30, 1989, shall provide design calculations to confirm a sufficient volume in the secondary chamber combustion zone to provide for at least a 1.0 second gas residence time at 1800 degrees Fahrenheit. This information shall be provided to the Department with the air construction permit application or air general permit registration form for the proposed new unit.
a. The actual operating temperature of the secondary chamber combustion zone shall be no less than 1, 600 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the combustion process in the primary chamber. The primary chamber and stack volumes shall not be used in calculating this residence time.
b. Remains shall not be loaded into the primary chamber until the secondary chamber combustion zone temperature is equal to or greater than 1, 600 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Existing Units. The owner or operator of any crematory unit for which construction began or for which a complete application for a permit to construct was received by the Department prior to August 30, 1989, shall maintain the actual operating temperature of the secondary chamber combustion zone at no less than 1, 400 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the combustion process in the primary chamber. Remains shall not be loaded into the primary chamber until the secondary chamber combustion zone temperature is equal to or greater than 1, 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
(d) Allowed Materials. Human crematory units shall cremate only human or fetal remains with appropriate containers. The remains may be clothed. The containers shall contain no more than 0.5 percent by weight chlorinated plastics as demonstrated by the manufacturer's data sheet. If containers are incinerated, documentation from the manufacturer certifying that they are composed of 0.5 percent or less by weight chlorinated plastics shall be kept on-file at the site for the duration of their use and for at least five (5) years after their use. No other material, including biomedical waste as defined in rule 62-210.200, F.A.C., shall be incinerated.
(e) Equipment Maintenance. All human crematory units shall be maintained in proper working order in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the equipment.
1. If a crematory unit contains a defect that affects the integrity or efficiency of the unit, the unit shall be taken out of service.
2. No person shall use or permit the use of that unit until it has been repaired or adjusted.
3. A written plan with operating procedures for startup, shutdown and malfunction of each crematory unit shall be maintained and followed during those events.
4. Each unit's burners shall be operated with a proper air-to-fuel ratio. If the unit so allows, the burners' flame characteristics shall be visually checked at least once during each operating shift and adjusted when warranted by the visual checks.
5. Repair records on all crematory units shall be maintained onsite for at least five (5) years.
(f) Test Methods and Procedures. All emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this subsection shall comply with the following requirements. All EPA reference test methods are described in 40 CFR Part 60, Appendices A-2 through A-4, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C.
1. The reference test method for visible emissions shall be EPA Method 9.
2. The reference test method for carbon monoxide shall be EPA Method 10.
3. The reference test method for oxygen shall be EPA Method 3.
4. The reference test method for particulate matter emissions shall be EPA Method 5. The minimum sample volume shall be thirty (30) dry standard cubic feet.
5. Test procedures shall conform to the procedures specified in Rule 62-297.310, F.A.C. All test results shall be reported to the Department in accordance with the provisions of Rule 62-297.310, F.A.C.
(g) Operation During Emissions Test. Testing of emissions shall be conducted with the unit operating at a capacity of one (1) adult-sized cadaver.
(h) Frequency of Testing.
1. The owner or operator of any human crematory unit using an air general permit shall have a visible emissions test conducted no later than sixty (60) days after the unit commences initial operation, and annually thereafter.
2. The owner or operator of any human crematory unit operating under the authority of an air construction permit or air operation permit shall have a performance test conducted for visible emissions prior to submitting the application for an initial air operation permit, and annually thereafter.
3. The owner or operator of any human crematory unit shall not be required to have performance tests conducted for carbon monoxide and particulate matter, except as provided at paragraph 62-297.310(8)(c), F.A.C.
(i) Continuous Monitoring Requirements. Each crematory unit shall be equipped and operated with a continuous monitor to record temperature at the point or beyond where 1.0 second gas residence time is obtained in the secondary chamber combustion zone in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
1. Each crematory unit installed after February 1, 2007, shall be equipped and operated with a pollutant monitoring system to automatically control combustion based on continuous in-stack opacity measurement. Such system shall be calibrated to restrict combustion in the primary chamber whenever any opacity exceeding 15% opacity is occurring.
2. The following records shall be recorded and maintained on-site readily available for review at the request of the Department. The file shall be retained for at least five (5) years following the recording of such measurements, maintenance, reports, and records.
a. All temperature measurements, including indication of when cremation in the primary chamber commenced, temperature markings, the date and time, and the name of the operator;
b. All continuous monitoring systems, monitoring devices, and performance testing measurements;
c. All continuous monitoring system performance evaluations;
d. All continuous monitoring system or monitoring device calibration checks; and
e. All adjustments, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance performed on these systems or devices shall be recorded in a permanent legible form available for inspection, including indication of when the opacity measurement system was cleaned and checked for proper operation in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule.
(6) Animal Crematories.
(a) Applicability. The requirements of this subsection apply to all animal crematory units.
(b) Emission Limiting Standards.
1. Visible emissions shall not exceed 5% opacity, except that visible emissions not exceeding 15% opacity shall be allowed for one six-minute period in any one-hour period.
2. Particulate matter emissions shall not exceed 0.080 grains per dry standard cubic foot of flue gas, corrected to 7% O2.
3. Carbon Monoxide (CO) emissions shall not exceed 100 parts per million by volume, dry basis, corrected to 7% O2 on an hourly average basis.
(c) Operating Temperatures.
1. New Units. The owner or operator of any proposed new crematory unit which submits either a complete application for a permit to construct the new unit or an initial air general permit registration for the new unit to the Department on or after August 30, 1989, shall provide design calculations to confirm a sufficient volume in the secondary chamber combustion zone to provide for at least a 1.0 second gas residence time at 1, 800 degrees Fahrenheit. This information shall be provided to the Department with the air construction permit application or air general permit registration form for the proposed new unit.
a. The actual operating temperature of the secondary chamber combustion zone shall be no less than 1, 600 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the combustion process in the primary chamber. The primary chamber and stack volumes shall not be used in calculating this residence time.
b. Animal remains shall not be loaded into the primary chamber until the secondary chamber combustion zone temperature is equal to or greater than 1, 600 degrees Fahrenheit. If an animal crematory cannot commence operation without first loading the primary chamber, then loading before commencing operation is allowed; however, firing of the primary chamber burners shall not begin until the secondary chamber zone temperature is equal to or greater than 1, 600 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Existing Units. The owner or operator of any crematory unit for which construction began or for which a complete application for a permit to construct was received by the Department prior to August 30, 1989, shall maintain the actual operating temperature of the secondary chamber combustion zone at no less than 1, 400 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the combustion process in the primary chamber. Animal remains shall not be loaded into the primary chamber until the seconary chamber combustion zone temperature is equal to or greater than 1, 400 degrees Fahrenheit. If an animal crematory cannot commence operation without first loading the primary chamber, then loading before commencing operation is allowed; however, firing of the primary chamber burners shall not begin until the secondary chamber zone temperature is equial to or greater than 1, 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
(d) Allowed Materials. Animal crematory units shall cremate only animal remains and, if applicable, the bedding associated with the animals and appropriate containers. Containers shall contain no more than 0.5 percent by weight chlorinated plastics as demonstrated by the manufacturer's data sheet. If containers are incinerated, documentation from the manufacturers certifying that they are composed of 0.5 percent or less by weight chlorinated plastics shall be kept on-file at the site for the duration of their use and for at least five (5) years after their use. Animal crematory units shall not cremate dead animals which were used for medical or commercial experimentation. No other material, including biomedical waste as defined in Rule 62-210.200, F.A.C., shall be incinerated.
(e) Equipment Maintenance. All animal crematory units shall be maintained in proper working order in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the equipment.
1. If a crematory unit contains a defect that affects the integrity of the unit, the unit shall be taken out of service.
2. No person shall use or permit the use of that unit until it has been repaired or adjusted.
3. A written plan with operating procedures for startup, shutdown and malfunction of each crematory unit shall be maintained and followed during those events.
4. Each unit's burners shall be operated with a proper air-to-fuel ratio. If the unit so allows, the burners' flame characteristics shall be visually checked at least once during each operating shift and adjusted when warranted by the visual checks.
5. Repair records on all crematory units shall be maintained onsite for at least five (5) years.
(f) Test Methods and Procedures. All emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this subsection shall comply with the following requirements. All EPA reference test methods are described in 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendices A-2 through A-4, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C.
1. The reference test method for visible emissions shall be EPA Method 9.
2. The reference test method for carbon monoxide shall be EPA Method 10.
3. The reference test method for oxygen shall be EPA Method 3.
4. The reference test method for particulate matter emissions shall be EPA Method 5. The minimum sample volume shall be thirty (30) dry standard cubic feet.
5. Test procedures shall conform to the procedures specified in Rule 62-297.310, F.A.C. All test results shall be reported to the Department in accordance with the provisions of Rule 62-297.310, F.A.C.
(g) Operation During Emissions Test. Testing of emissions shall be conducted with the unit operating at a capacity that is representative of normal operations and is not greater than the manufacturer's recommended capacity. The operating capacity shall be a batch load, in pounds, for a batch animal crematory unit and a charging rate, in pounds per hour, for a ram-charged animal crematory unit.
(h) Frequency of Testing.
1. The owner or operator of any animal crematory unit using an air general permit shall have a visible emissions test conducted no later than sixty (60) days after the unit commences initial operation, and annually thereafter.
2. The owner or operator of any animal crematory unit with a capacity of less than 500 pounds per hour and operating under the authority of an air construction permit or air operation permit shall have a performance test conducted for visible emissions prior to submitting the application for an initial air operation permit, and annually thereafter.
3. The owner or operator of any animal crematory unit with a capacity of less than 500 pounds per hour shall not be required to have performance tests conducted for carbon monoxide and particulate matter, except as provided at paragraph 62-297.310(8)(c), F.A.C.
4. The owner or operator of any animal crematory unit with a capacity of 500 pounds per hour or more shall have performance tests conducted for visible emissions, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter prior to submitting the application for an initial air operation permit, and annually thereafter.
(i) Continuous Monitoring Requirements. Each animal crematory unit shall be equipped and operated with a continuous monitor to record temperature at the point or beyond where 1.0 second gas residence time is obtained in the secondary chamber combustion zone in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
1. Each crematory unit installed after February 1, 2007, shall be equipped and operated with a pollutant monitoring system to automatically control combustion based on continuous in-stack opacity measurement. Such system shall be calibrated to restrict combustion in the primary chamber whenever any opacity exceeding fifteen percent (15%) opacity is occurring.
2. The following records shall be recorded and maintained on-site readily available for review at the request of the Department. The file shall be retained for at least five (5) years following the recording of such measurements, maintenance, reports, and records.
a. All temperature measurements, including indication of when cremation in the primary chamber commenced, temperature markings, the date and time, and the name of the operator;
b. All continuous monitoring systems, monitoring devices, and performance testing measurements;
c. All continuous monitoring system performance evaluations;
d. All continuous monitoring system or monitoring device calibration checks; and
e. All adjustments, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance performed on these systems or devices shall be recorded in a permanent legible form available for inspection, including indication of when the opacity measurement system was cleaned and checked for proper operation in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule.
(7) Air Curtain Incinerators.
(a) Applicability.
1. Any air curtain incinerator subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart AAAA, BBBB, CCCC, DDDD or EEEE, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C., shall be constructed and operated so as to comply with all standards, limitations, and requirements of the applicable subpart, and with the requirements of paragraph 62-296.401(7)(b), F.A.C., to the extent that those requirements are stricter than, or supplemental to, the requirements of the applicable subpart.
2. Any air curtain incinerator not subject to any subpart of 40 CFR Part 60 and not claiming the exemption from air permitting at subsection 62-210.300(3), F.A.C., shall be constructed and operated so as to comply with the requirements of paragraph 62-296.401(7)(b), F.A.C.
(b) Operating Requirements.
1. Outside of startup periods, visible emissions shall not exceed 10% opacity. During startup periods, which shall not exceed the first 30 minutes of operation, an opacity of up to 35% shall be allowed. The general excess emissions rule, Rule 62-210.700, F.A.C., shall not apply.
2. If the air curtain incinerator employs an earthen trench, the pit walls (width and length) shall be vertical, and maintained as such, so that combustion of the waste within the pit is maintained at an adequate temperature and with sufficient air recirculation to provide enough residence time and mixing for proper combustion and control of emission. The following dimensions for the pit must be strictly adhered to: no more than twelve feet (12') wide, between eight feet (8') and fifteen (15') feet deep, and no longer than the length of the manifold. The pit shall not be dug within a previously active portion of a landfill.
3. Except as provided herein and at subparagraph 4., the only materials that shall be burned in the air curtain incinerator are vegetative material and untreated wood, excluding sawdust. The air curtain incinerator shall not be used to burn any biological waste, hazardous waste, asbestos-containing materials, mercury-containing devices, pharmaceuticals, tires, rubber material, residual oil, used oil, asphalt, roofing material, tar, treated wood, plastics, garbage, trash or other material prohibited to be open burned as set forth in subsection 62-256.300(2), F.A.C. Only kerosene, diesel fuel, drip-torch fuel (as used to ignite prescribed fires), untreated wood, virgin oil, natural gas, or liquefied petroleum gas shall be used to start the fire in the air curtain incinerator. The use of used oil, chemicals, gasoline, or tires to start the fire is prohibited.
4. Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph 3., the air curtain incinerator may be used for the destruction of animal carcasses in accordance with the provisions of subsection 62-256.700(6), F.A.C. When using an air curtain incinerator to burn animal carcasses, untreated wood may also be burned to maintain good combustion.
5. In no case shall the air curtain incinerator be started before sunrise. All charging shall end no later than one (1) hour after sunset. After charging ceases, air flow shall be maintained until all material within the air curtain incinerator has been reduced to coals, and flames are no longer visible. A log shall be maintained onsite that documents daily beginning and ending times of charging.
6. The air curtain incinerator shall be attended at all times while materials are being burned or flames are visible within the incinerator.
7. The air curtain incinerator shall be located at least fifty (50) feet from any wildlands, brush, combustible structure, or paved public roadway.
8. The material shall not be loaded into the air curtain incinerator such that it protrudes above the air curtain.
9. Ash shall not be allowed to build up in the pit of the air curtain incinerator to higher than one third (1/3) the pit depth or to the point where the ash begins to impede combustion, whichever occurs first.
10. An operation and maintenance guide shall be available to the operators of the air curtain incinerator at all times, and the owner shall provide training to all operators before they work at the incinerator. This guide shall be made available to the Department or for an inspector's onsite review upon request.
(c) Test Methods and Procedures. All emissions tests performed pursuant to the requirements of this subsection shall comply with the following requirements.
1. The reference test method for visible emissions shall be EPA Method 9, as described at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A-4, adopted and incorporated by reference at Rule 62-204.800, F.A.C.
2. Test procedures shall conform to the procedures specified in Rule 62-297.310, F.A.C. All test results shall be reported to the Department in accordance with the provisions of Rule 62-297.310, F.A.C.
3. Records of the results of all initial and annual visible emissions tests shall be kept by the owner or operator in either paper copy or electronic format for at least five (5) years. These records shall be made available to the Department or for an inspector's onsite review upon request.
(d) Frequency of Testing.
1. The owner or operator of any air curtain incinerator subject to this subsection shall have a performance test conducted for visible emissions prior to submitting the application for an initial air operation permit, and, except as provided at subparagraph 62-296.401(7)(d) 2., F.A.C., annually thereafter.
2. The owner or operator of any air curtain incinerator subject to this subsection and using an earthen trench shall have a performance test conducted for visible emissions no later than thirty (30) days after it commences operation at any new trench location, and annually thereafter. However, if the air curtain incinerator will be operated for less than thirty (30) days at the new trench location, and the owner or operator has demonstrated compliance with the emissions limiting standards of paragraph 62-296.401(7)(b), F.A.C., through a visible emissions test conducted and submitted to the Department within the previous twelve (12) months, the requirement for testing within thirty (30) days of commencing operation at the new trench location shall not apply.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.716 FS. Law Implemented 403.031, 403.061, 403.087, 403.716, 497.606 FS.
Formerly 17-2.600(1), Amended 12-2-92, Formerly 17-296.401, Amended 11-23-94, 1-1-96, 3-13-96, 11-13-97, 1-10-07, 7-10-14, 11-5-20.