SECTION .2600 - SOURCE TESTING

15A NCAC 02D .2601      PURPOSE AND SCOPE

(a)  The purpose of this Section is to assure consistent application of testing methods and methodologies to demonstrate compliance with emission standards.

(b)  This Section shall apply to all air pollution sources.

(c)  Emission compliance testing shall comply with the procedures of this Section, except as otherwise required by:

(1)           40 CFR Part 60, New Source Performance Standards in 15A NCAC 02D .0524;

(2)           40 CFR Part 61, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants in 15A NCAC 02D .1110; or

(3)           40 CFR Part 63, Maximum Achievable Control Technology requirements in 15A NCAC 02D .1111.

(d)  Applicable source test audit requirements shall comply with the procedures specified in 40 CFR 60.8, 40 CFR 61.13, or 40 CFR 63.7.

(e)  Test methods other than those specified in this Section may be used pursuant to15A NCAC 02D .2602(h)(3). Requests for the use of alternative test methods shall be submitted to the Director at least 45 days prior to testing.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143-215.3(a)(1); 143-215.65; 143-215.66; 143-215.107(a)(5);

Eff. June 1, 2008;

Readopted Eff. November 1, 2019.