Basic overview of the air permitting process for metal coating/finishing facilities.

1. Air Permitting Process
Presented for:
Metal Finishers
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2. Do I need a permit?
• New regulated sources of air pollution must
obtain an initial Permit to Install and Operate
(PTIO) from Ohio EPA before constructing a
new emissions unit.
• Even if the emissions unit was constructed
years ago, the first step is always to apply for
an initial PTIO.
Note: PTIO is valid for 10 years.
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3. Application Submittal
1. Facility discusses situation with District
Office/Local Air Agency (DO/LAA) and Office of
Compliance Assistance and Pollution Prevention
(OCAPP)
2. Facility prepares PTIO application
– Completed PTIO application bearing an original
signature by a responsible official
– Emissions Activity Category (EAC) form
– MSDS
– Emissions calculations
– Process flow diagram
• Note: There is no fee to apply for a PTIO.
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4. Application Review
1. DO/LAA reviews information in application
– Issues completeness determination
– There may be a request for additional or clarifying
technical information.
2. DO/LAA performs a site visit
3. DO/LAA prepares a permit recommendation
4. Proposed terms shared with facility
5. Recommendation submitted to Ohio EPA
Central Office
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5. Permit Issuance
1. Final permit or denial
issued by Ohio EPA
Central Office.
2. PTIO permit and
invoice sent to facility
when permit has been
issued.
– Invoice based on the
amount of emissions
and type of emissions
unit.
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6. What next?
1. Facility reads and
complies with permit
2. Apply for renewal PTIO
before expiration.
Note: Ohio EPA personnel
may conduct a site
visit/inspection at any
time. This can be
unannounced.
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7. Permit Content
• Emission limitation and/or control
requirements
• Operational restrictions
• Monitoring and/or recordkeeping
requirements
• Reporting requirements – PTIO annual PER
• Testing requirements
• Miscellaneous requirements
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8. Possible Applicable Regulations
• Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
– 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart N
– 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart WWWWWW (6W)
– http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/
• Ohio Administrative Code (OAC):
– OAC Rule 3745-17-07(A)(1) = visible PE from stack
– OAC Rule 3745-17-07(B)(1) = visible fugitive dust
– http://www.epa.ohio.gov/dapc
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9. 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart N
• Applies to:
– Hard chromium electroplating
– Decorative chromium electroplating
– Chromium anodizing
• Factors to consider:
– Type of control equipment
– Requires Operation and Maintenance (O & M) plan
– Several required notifications
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10. 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart 6W
• Rule covers area source plating and polishing
processes that use/emit:
– Cadmium
– Chromium
– Lead
– Manganese
– Nickel
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11. 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart 6W cont.
• Subpart 6W does NOT apply to:
– Sources subject to Subpart N (Cr electroplating)
– Processes using metals other than
Cd, Cr, Pb, Mn, and Ni or processes using these
metals at very low concentrations
– Tanks used for R&D or educational purposes
– Thermal spraying to repair surfaces
– Dry mechanical polishing prior to plating
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12. How do I Apply for Permits?
• Apply online at Ohio EPA Air Services:
http://www.epa.ohio.gov/dapc/airservices.aspx
• Download application forms from Ohio EPA:
http://www.epa.ohio.gov/dapc/fops/eac/eacforms.aspx
• Contact Office of Compliance Assistance and
Pollution Prevention (OCAPP)
• Contact District Office/Local Air Agency
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13. Need Assistance?
• Ohio EPA’s Office of Compliance Assistance
and Pollution Prevention (OCAPP)
– Small business
– Free
– Info is not shared with Ohio EPA inspection or
enforcement staff
– (800) 329-7518
– (614) 644-3469
– Website: www.epa.ohio.gov/ocapp
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14. Air Permit DO/LAA Contact
Information for Northeast Ohio
Cleveland Division of Air Quality Ohio EPA Northeast District Office
75 Erieview Plaza, Suite 200 2110 East Aurora Road
Cleveland, OH 44114 Twinsburg, OH 44087
216-664-2297 (voice) 330-963-1200(voice)
216-420-8047 (fax) 330-487-0769 (fax)
Akron Regional AQMD Canton Div. of Air Pollution Control
146 South High Street, Room 904 420 Market Avenue, North
Akron, OH 44308 Canton, OH 44702
330-375-2480 (voice) 330-489-3385 (voice)
330-375-2402 (fax) 330-489-3335 (fax)
Complete DO/LAA list found at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/dapc/general/dolaa.aspx 14