Md. Code Regs. 26.11.17.05 - Information on Emission Reductions and Certification
A. A person who creates an emission reduction
for use as an ERC shall submit the following information to the Department:
(1) A description of the equipment or process
that resulted in a reduction in actual emissions, including any air pollution
control devices serving that equipment or process;
(2) The actual emissions occurring when the
equipment or process operated in compliance with all applicable requirements
during the selected 24-month period;
(3) Identification of all regulations or
other requirements that apply to the equipment or process and a demonstration
of compliance with those requirements;
(4) Identification of the method used to
reduce actual emissions and calculations showing the emission reductions
achieved; and
(5) The date or dates
on which the reduction in emissions occurred.
B. ERCs may not be used until they are
certified.
C. ERCs shall be
certified as follows:
(1) Information on
emission reductions submitted by the person who owns or operates the emissions
units creating the ERCs shall be verified by the Department based on review of
information in the Department's files including the source's emission
certification reports, stack tests, inspection reports, and other information
relating to emissions and compliance with applicable requirements;
(2) A site inspection may be made to verify
the shutdown or other method used to create the ERCs.
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