15A NCAC 02D .0537      CONTROL OF MERCURY EMISSIONS

(a)  For the purpose of this Rule, the following definitions shall apply:

(1)           "Mercury" means the element mercury, excluding any associated elements, and includes mercury in particulates, vapors, aerosols, and compounds.

(2)           "Stationary source" means the total plant site. This includes all emissions, such as stacks, ducts, vents, openings, and fugitives to the atmosphere within the property boundary.

(b)  This Rule shall apply to all new and existing stationary sources engaged in the handling or processing of mercury and not subject to standards on emissions for mercury in 15A NCAC 02D .0530, .1110, or .1111.

(c)  An owner or operator of a stationary source engaged in the handling or processing of mercury shall not cause, allow, or permit particulate or gaseous mercury emissions of more than 2300 grams per day into the atmosphere.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143‑215.3(a)(1); 143‑215.107(a)(5);

Eff. June 1, 1985;

Amended Eff. July 1, 1996;

Readopted Eff. November 1, 2020.