[Title 40 CFR 60.486a]
[Code of Federal Regulations (annual edition) - July 1, 2009 Edition]
[Title 40 - PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT]
[Chapter I - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)]
[Subchapter C - AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)]
[Part 60 - STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES--]
[Subpart Vva - Standards of Performance for Equipment Leaks of VOC in the]
[Sec. 60.486a - Recordkeeping requirements.]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office]
40PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT62009-07-012009-07-01falseRecordkeeping requirements.60.486aSec. 60.486aPROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES--Standards of Performance for Equipment Leaks of VOC in the
Sec. 60.486a Recordkeeping requirements.
(a)(1) Each owner or operator subject to the provisions of this
subpart shall comply with the recordkeeping requirements of this
section.
(2) An owner or operator of more than one affected facility subject
to the provisions of this subpart may comply with the recordkeeping
requirements for these facilities in one recordkeeping system if the
system identifies each record by each facility.
(3) The owner or operator shall record the information specified in
paragraphs (a)(3)(i) through (v) of this section for each monitoring
event required by Sec. Sec. 60.482-2a, 60.482-3a, 60.482-7a, 60.482-8a,
60.482-11a, and 60.483-2a.
(i) Monitoring instrument identification.
(ii) Operator identification.
(iii) Equipment identification.
(iv) Date of monitoring.
(v) Instrument reading.
(b) When each leak is detected as specified in Sec. Sec. 60.482-2a,
60.482-3a, 60.482-7a, 60.482-8a, 60.482-11a, and 60.483-2a, the
following requirements apply:
(1) A weatherproof and readily visible identification, marked with
the equipment identification number, shall be attached to the leaking
equipment.
(2) The identification on a valve may be removed after it has been
monitored for 2 successive months as specified in Sec. 60.482-7a(c) and
no leak has been detected during those 2 months.
(3) The identification on a connector may be removed after it has
been monitored as specified in Sec. 60.482-11a(b)(3)(iv) and no leak
has been detected during that monitoring.
(4) The identification on equipment, except on a valve or connector,
may be removed after it has been repaired.
(c) When each leak is detected as specified in Sec. Sec. 60.482-2a,
60.482-3a, 60.482-7a, 60.482-8a, 60.482-11a, and 60.483-2a, the
following information shall be recorded in a log and shall be kept for 2
years in a readily accessible location:
(1) The instrument and operator identification numbers and the
equipment identification number, except when indications of liquids
dripping from a pump are designated as a leak.
(2) The date the leak was detected and the dates of each attempt to
repair the leak.
(3) Repair methods applied in each attempt to repair the leak.
(4) Maximum instrument reading measured by Method 21 of appendix A-7
of this part at the time the leak is successfully repaired or determined
to be nonrepairable, except when a pump is repaired by eliminating
indications of liquids dripping.
(5) ``Repair delayed'' and the reason for the delay if a leak is not
repaired within 15 calendar days after discovery of the leak.
(6) The signature of the owner or operator (or designate) whose
decision it was that repair could not be effected without a process
shutdown.
(7) The expected date of successful repair of the leak if a leak is
not repaired within 15 days.
(8) Dates of process unit shutdowns that occur while the equipment
is unrepaired.
(9) The date of successful repair of the leak.
(d) The following information pertaining to the design requirements
for closed vent systems and control devices described in Sec. 60.482-
10a shall be recorded and kept in a readily accessible location:
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(1) Detailed schematics, design specifications, and piping and
instrumentation diagrams.
(2) The dates and descriptions of any changes in the design
specifications.
(3) A description of the parameter or parameters monitored, as
required in Sec. 60.482-10a(e), to ensure that control devices are
operated and maintained in conformance with their design and an
explanation of why that parameter (or parameters) was selected for the
monitoring.
(4) Periods when the closed vent systems and control devices
required in Sec. Sec. 60.482-2a, 60.482-3a, 60.482-4a, and 60.482-5a
are not operated as designed, including periods when a flare pilot light
does not have a flame.
(5) Dates of startups and shutdowns of the closed vent systems and
control devices required in Sec. Sec. 60.482-2a, 60.482-3a, 60.482-4a,
and 60.482-5a.
(e) The following information pertaining to all equipment subject to
the requirements in Sec. Sec. 60.482-1a to 60.482-11a shall be recorded
in a log that is kept in a readily accessible location:
(1) A list of identification numbers for equipment subject to the
requirements of this subpart.
(2)(i) A list of identification numbers for equipment that are
designated for no detectable emissions under the provisions of
Sec. Sec. 60.482-2a(e), 60.482-3a(i), and 60.482-7a(f).
(ii) The designation of equipment as subject to the requirements of
Sec. 60.482-2a(e), Sec. 60.482-3a(i), or Sec. 60.482-7a(f) shall be
signed by the owner or operator. Alternatively, the owner or operator
may establish a mechanism with their permitting authority that satisfies
this requirement.
(3) A list of equipment identification numbers for pressure relief
devices required to comply with Sec. 60.482-4a.
(4)(i) The dates of each compliance test as required in Sec. Sec.
60.482-2a(e), 60.482-3a(i), 60.482-4a, and 60.482-7a(f).
(ii) The background level measured during each compliance test.
(iii) The maximum instrument reading measured at the equipment
during each compliance test.
(5) A list of identification numbers for equipment in vacuum
service.
(6) A list of identification numbers for equipment that the owner or
operator designates as operating in VOC service less than 300 hr/yr in
accordance with Sec. 60.482-1a(e), a description of the conditions
under which the equipment is in VOC service, and rationale supporting
the designation that it is in VOC service less than 300 hr/yr.
(7) The date and results of the weekly visual inspection for
indications of liquids dripping from pumps in light liquid service.
(8) Records of the information specified in paragraphs (e)(8)(i)
through (vi) of this section for monitoring instrument calibrations
conducted according to sections 8.1.2 and 10 of Method 21 of appendix A-
7 of this part and Sec. 60.485a(b).
(i) Date of calibration and initials of operator performing the
calibration.
(ii) Calibration gas cylinder identification, certification date,
and certified concentration.
(iii) Instrument scale(s) used.
(iv) A description of any corrective action taken if the meter
readout could not be adjusted to correspond to the calibration gas value
in accordance with section 10.1 of Method 21 of appendix A-7 of this
part.
(v) Results of each calibration drift assessment required by Sec.
60.485a(b)(2) (i.e., instrument reading for calibration at end of
monitoring day and the calculated percent difference from the initial
calibration value).
(vi) If an owner or operator makes their own calibration gas, a
description of the procedure used.
(9) The connector monitoring schedule for each process unit as
specified in Sec. 60.482-11a(b)(3)(v).
(10) Records of each release from a pressure relief device subject
to Sec. 60.482-4a.
(f) The following information pertaining to all valves subject to
the requirements of Sec. 60.482-7a(g) and (h), all pumps subject to the
requirements of Sec. 60.482-2a(g), and all connectors subject to the
requirements of Sec. 60.482-11a(e) shall be recorded in a log that is
kept in a readily accessible location:
(1) A list of identification numbers for valves, pumps, and
connectors that are designated as unsafe-to-monitor, an explanation for
each valve, pump, or connector stating why the valve, pump, or connector
is unsafe-to-monitor, and
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the plan for monitoring each valve, pump, or connector.
(2) A list of identification numbers for valves that are designated
as difficult-to-monitor, an explanation for each valve stating why the
valve is difficult-to-monitor, and the schedule for monitoring each
valve.
(g) The following information shall be recorded for valves complying
with Sec. 60.483-2a:
(1) A schedule of monitoring.
(2) The percent of valves found leaking during each monitoring
period.
(h) The following information shall be recorded in a log that is
kept in a readily accessible location:
(1) Design criterion required in Sec. Sec. 60.482-2a(d)(5) and
60.482-3a(e)(2) and explanation of the design criterion; and
(2) Any changes to this criterion and the reasons for the changes.
(i) The following information shall be recorded in a log that is
kept in a readily accessible location for use in determining exemptions
as provided in Sec. 60.480a(d):
(1) An analysis demonstrating the design capacity of the affected
facility,
(2) A statement listing the feed or raw materials and products from
the affected facilities and an analysis demonstrating whether these
chemicals are heavy liquids or beverage alcohol, and
(3) An analysis demonstrating that equipment is not in VOC service.
(j) Information and data used to demonstrate that a piece of
equipment is not in VOC service shall be recorded in a log that is kept
in a readily accessible location.
(k) The provisions of Sec. 60.7(b) and (d) do not apply to affected
facilities subject to this subpart.