ADEC MG3MG9GP3 Public Workshop.ppt

ADEC MG3/MG9/GP3 Public Workshop Asphalt Plants and Rock Crushers Matt Wilkinson and Moses Coss Who? When Owners and Operators: Asphalt plants Rock Crushers Must have air quality permit before: Constructing Operating Relocating Where? Anywhere in Alaska! Relocation notices when you move Special requirements for Alaska Coastal Management Program (ACMP) http://alaskacoast.state.ak.us/Explore/alldistEPS.html Why? It’s State and Federal law!! Protect human health environment Helps us track emissions inventory Cheaper than source-specific permit Level playing field; all w/same permit Easier to address public complaints How? Asphalt Plants need an MG3 or GP3 MG3, “minors,” never expire GP3, “majors,” expire in 5 yrs (in 2014) Rock Crushers need an MG9 See Section 1 qualifying criteria http://www.dec.state.ak.us/air/ap/genperm.htm Old GP3 vs. New MG3 Less cost (minor), no expiration date, simpler MRR, less EPA oversight Need separate (but similar) permits for asphalt plants and rock crushers Annual compliance certification gone Most key requirements unchanged Format updated to keep up w/change Cost? Shelly Betlej, (907) 269-6881 See 18 AAC 50, Article 4 MG3 = $857.32 (one-time fee) MG9 = $924.00 (one-time fee) GP3 = about $2,500? (permit not finished yet) Annual compliance review fees = $530/yr (MG3/MG9); $530/yr (GP3) Annual emission fees Time materials for technical assistance What? Read your permit carefully! Ignorance is not bliss—unknown can hurt Biggest challenge might be Section 2 Visible Emissions (“smoke school”)—all Particulate Matter—asphalt plants Sulfur emissions—remember paperwork Distances away and fugitive dust plan Smoke School? Visible emissions measured in opacity 0%, nothing; 100%, can’t see; 20%, limit Two tests to get certified: One-time, half-day class training/test Semiannual field test to calibrate eyes From a stack or fugitive emissions Get staff certified (or contract it) How to stay out of trouble? Read and comply with your permit Pay all you