Final DEQ Permit For Toyota
Final DEQ Permit For Toyota
Final DEQ Permit For Toyota
In accordance with your completed application received July 21, 2022, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. 10735R01 to Toyota Battery Mfg. Inc. dba Toyota Battery Manufacturing NC,
Julian, Randolph County, North Carolina for the construction and operation of air emissions sources or air
cleaning devices and appurtenances.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you
have the right to file a petition for contested case hearing in the North Carolina Office of Administrative
Hearings. Information regarding the right, procedure, and time limit for permittees and other persons
aggrieved to file such a petition is contained in the attached "Notice Regarding the Right to Contest a
Division of Air Quality Permit Decision."
Unless exempted by a condition of this permit or the regulations, construction of new air
pollution sources or air cleaning devices, or modifications to the sources or air cleaning devices described
in this permit must be covered under a permit issued by the Division of Air Quality prior to construction.
Failure to do so is a violation of G.S. 143-215.108 and may subject the Permittee to civil or criminal
penalties as described in G.S. 143-215.114A and 143-215.114B.
This permit shall be effective from February 1, 2023, until April 30, 2030, is nontransferable to
future owners and operators, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
Changes have been made to the permit stipulations. The Permittee is responsible for carefully
reading the entire permit and evaluating the requirements of each permit stipulation. The Permittee shall
comply with all terms, conditions, requirements, limitations, and restrictions set forth in this permit.
Noncompliance with any permit condition is grounds for enforcement action, for permit termination,
revocation and reissuance, or modification, or for denial of a permit renewal application. Specific changes
and additions are summarized below (note: this list may not include all changes and additions).
Ms. April Mason
February 1, 2023
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Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Eric L. Crump, P.E. at 919-
707-8470, or eric.crump@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
Enclosures
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Winston-Salem Regional Office
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
To construct and operate air emission source(s) and/or air cleaning device(s), and for the
discharge of the associated air contaminants into the atmosphere in accordance with the
provisions of Article 21B of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina (NCGS) as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations,
(the Permittee) is hereby authorized to construct and operate the air emissions sources and/or air
cleaning devices and appurtenances described below:
Control
Control
Emission Emission Source System
System
Source ID Description Descriptio
ID
n
HEV Battery Production
ES-CCD1 Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 1) with inherent Wet Scrubber (CD-
MACT S01) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined gallons per minute total liquid injection rate)
ES-CCD2 Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 2) with inherent Wet Scrubber (CD-
MACT S02) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined gallons per minute total liquid injection rate)
ES-CCD3 Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 3) with inherent Wet Scrubber (CD-
MACT S03) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined gallons per minute total liquid injection rate)
ES-CCD4 Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 4) with inherent Wet Scrubber (CD-
MACT S04) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined gallons per minute total liquid injection rate)
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Control
Control
Emission Emission Source System
System
Source ID Description Descriptio
ID
n
ES-ACD1
MACT Anode: Coating and Drying (Line 1) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC
ES-ACD2
MACT Anode: Coating and Drying (Line 2) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC
ES-ACD3
MACT Anode: Coating and Drying (Line 3) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC
ES-ACD4
MACT Anode: Coating and Drying (Line 4) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC
ES-CPM12 Cathode: Paste Mixing (Lines 1 and 2) with two inherent Particulate Filters
MACT (DC-801-01a and DC-801-01b) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined total square feet of filter area)
ES-CPS12 Cathode: Press‐Slitting (Lines 1 and 2) with two inherent Particulate Filters
MACT (DC-801-02a and DC-801-02b) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined total square feet of filter area)
ES-APM12 Anode: Paste Mixing (Lines 1 and 2) with two inherent Particulate Filters
MACT (DC-801-03a and DC-801-03b) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined total square feet of filter area)
ES-APS12 Anode: Press‐Slitting (Lines 1 and 2) with two inherent Particulate Filters
MACT (DC-801-04a and DC-801-04b) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined total square feet of filter area)
Assembly: Winding & Disassemble (Lines 1 and 2) with two inherent
ES-AS-WD12 Particulate Filters (DC-801-05a and DC-801-05b) N/A N/A
(To Be Determined total square feet of filter area)
ES-CPM34 Cathode: Paste Mixing (Lines 3 and 4) with two inherent Particulate Filters
MACT (DC-801-07a and DC-801-07b) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined total square feet of filter area)
ES-CPS34 Cathode: Press‐Slitting (Lines 3 and 4) with two inherent Particulate Filters
MACT (DC-801-08a and DC-801-08b) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined total square feet of filter area)
ES-APM34 Anode: Paste Mixing (Lines 3 and 4) with two inherent Particulate Filters
MACT (DC-801-09a and DC-801-09b) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined total square feet of filter area)
ES-APS34 Anode: Press‐Slitting (Lines 3 and 4) with two inherent Particulate Filters
MACT (DC-801-10a and DC-801-10b) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined total square feet of filter area)
Assembly: Winding & Disassemble (Lines 3 and 4) with two inherent
ES-AS-WD34 Particulate Filters (DC-801-11a and DC-801-11b) N/A N/A
(To Be Determined total square feet of filter area)
ES-PA-RA
AB PASTE AREA: PASTE RM A1&A2 with inherent Particulate Filter
MACT N/A N/A
(DC-801-13) (To Be Determined total square feet of filter area)
CCCCCCC
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Control
Control
Emission Emission Source System
System
Source ID Description Descriptio
ID
n
ES-PA-RB
AB PASTE AREA: PASTE RM B1&B2 with inherent Particulate Filter
MACT N/A N/A
(DC-801-14) (To Be Determined total square feet of filter area)
CCCCCCC
ES-PA-RC
AB PASTE AREA: PASTE RM C1&C2 with inherent Particulate Filter
MACT N/A N/A
(DC-801-15) (To Be Determined total square feet of filter area)
CCCCCCC
ES-PA-PH1
AB PASTE AREA: POWDER HANDLING 1 with inherent Particulate
MACT N/A N/A
Filter (DC-801-16) (To Be Determined total square feet of filter area)
CCCCCCC
ES-PA-PH2
AB PASTE AREA: POWDER HANDLING 2 with inherent Particulate
MACT N/A N/A
Filter (DC-801-17) (To Be Determined total square feet of filter area)
CCCCCCC
TOP PLATE ASSEMBLY AREA (Lines 1 and 2) with inherent Wet Dust
ES-TPAA12 Collector and Particulate Filter (WDC-801-11a and DC-801-18a) N/A N/A
(To Be Determined specifications)
ASSEMBLY: CAN LASER SEALING (LINES 1 and 2) with two inherent
ES-AS-CLS12 Wet Dust Collectors (WDC-801-01a and WDC-801-01b) N/A N/A
(To Be Determined specifications)
ASSEMBLY: CURRENT COLLECTOR JUNCTION (LINES 1 and 2)
ES-AS-CJ12 with two inherent Wet Dust Collectors (WDC-801-02a and WDC-801-02b) N/A N/A
(To Be Determined specifications)
ASSEMBLY: HELIUM SEALING (LINES 1 and 2) with two inherent
ES-AS-HS12 Wet Dust Collectors (WDC-801-03a and WDC-801-03b) N/A N/A
(To Be Determined specifications)
STACKING: BUS BAR WELDING (LINES 1 and 2) with two inherent
ES-ST-BBW12-
Wet Dust Collectors (WDC-801-04a and WDC-801-04b) N/A N/A
1
(To Be Determined specifications)
STACKING: BUS BAR WELDING (LINES 1 and 2) with two inherent
ES-ST-BBW12-
Wet Dust Collectors (WDC-801-05a and WDC-801-05b) N/A N/A
2
(To Be Determined specifications)
ASSEMBLY: CAN LASER SEALING (LINES 3 and 4) with two inherent
ES-AS-CLS34 Wet Dust Collectors (WDC-801-06a and WDC-801-06b) N/A N/A
(To Be Determined specifications)
ASSEMBLY: CURRENT COLLECTOR JUNCTION (LINES 3 and 4)
ES-AS-CJ34 with two inherent Wet Dust Collectors (WDC-801-07a and WDC-801-07b) N/A N/A
(To Be Determined specifications)
ASSEMBLY: HELIUM SEALING (LINES 3 and 4) with two inherent
ES-AS-HS34 Wet Dust Collectors (WDC-801-08a and WDC-801-08b) N/A N/A
(To Be Determined specifications)
STACKING: BUS BAR WELDING (LINES 3 and 4) with two inherent
ES-ST-BBW34-
Wet Dust Collectors (WDC-801-09a and WDC-801-09b) N/A N/A
1
(To Be Determined specifications)
STACKING: BUS BAR WELDING (LINES 3 and 4) with two inherent
ES-ST-BBW34-
Wet Dust Collectors (WDC-801-10a and WDC-801-10b) N/A N/A
2
(To Be Determined specifications)
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Control
Control
Emission Emission Source System
System
Source ID Description Descriptio
ID
n
TOP PLATE ASSEMBLY AREA (LINES 3 and 4) with inherent Wet
ES-TPAA34 Dust Collector and Particulate Filter (WDC-801-11b and DC-801-18b) N/A N/A
(To Be Determined specifications)
BEV Battery Production
ES-CCD5 Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 5) with inherent Wet Scrubber (CD-
MACT S05) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined gallons per minute total liquid injection rate)
ES-CCD6 Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 6) with inherent Wet Scrubber (CD-
MACT S06) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined gallons per minute total liquid injection rate)
ES-CCD7 Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 7) with inherent Wet Scrubber (CD-
MACT S07) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined gallons per minute total liquid injection rate)
ES-CCD8 Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 8) with inherent Wet Scrubber (CD-
MACT S08) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined gallons per minute total liquid injection rate)
ES-CCD9 Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 9) with inherent Wet Scrubber (CD-
MACT S09) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined gallons per minute total liquid injection rate)
ES-CCD10 Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 10) with inherent Wet Scrubber (CD-
MACT S10) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined gallons per minute total liquid injection rate)
ES-CCD11 Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 11) with inherent Wet Scrubber (CD-
MACT S11) N/A N/A
CCCCCCC (To Be Determined gallons per minute total liquid injection rate)
ES-CPM5-11
Cathode: Paste Mixing BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent Particulate Filters
MACT N/A N/A
(DC-803-01 through DC-809-01)
CCCCCCC
ES-CPH5-11
Cathode: Powder Handling BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent Particulate
MACT N/A N/A
Filters (DC-803-02 through DC-809-02)
CCCCCCC
ES-CPS5-11
Cathode: Press BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent Particulate Filters
MACT N/A N/A
(DC-803-03 through DC-809-03)
CCCCCCC
ES-APM5-11
Anode: Mixing BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent Particulate Filters
MACT N/A N/A
(DC-803-04 through DC-809-04)
CCCCCCC
ES-APH5-11
Anode: Powder Handling BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent Particulate Filters
MACT N/A N/A
(DC-803-05 through DC-809-05)
CCCCCCC
ES-APP5-11
Anode: Press BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent Particulate Filters
MACT N/A N/A
(DC-803-06 through DC-809-06)
CCCCCCC
ES-AC5-11
Anode: Tab-cut BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent Particulate Filters
MACT N/A N/A
(DC-803-07 through DC-809-07)
CCCCCCC
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Control
Control
Emission Emission Source System
System
Source ID Description Descriptio
ID
n
ES-WIN810
Winding BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent Particulate Filters
MACT N/A N/A
(DC-803-08 through DC-809-08)
CCCCCCC
ES-CPW5-11
Cathode: Press BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent Wet Dust Collectors
MACT N/A N/A
(WDC-803-01 through WDC-809-01)
CCCCCCC
ES-ACW5-11
Anode: Tab-cut BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent Wet Dust Collectors
MACT N/A N/A
(WDC-803-02 through WDC-809-02)
CCCCCCC
TopCap Assembly BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent Wet Dust Collectors
ES-TCA5-11 N/A N/A
(WDC-803-03 through WDC-809-03)
Assembly Front BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent Wet Dust Collectors
ES-AF5-11 N/A N/A
(WDC-803-04 through WDC-809-04)
Module BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent Wet Dust Collectors
ES-MOD5-11 N/A N/A
(WDC-803-05 through WDC-809-05)
Miscellaneous
ES-CLEAN Cleaning Operations N/A N/A
ES-GEN2000
NSPS IIII, Diesel-Fired Emergency Generator (2000 kW rated capacity) N/A N/A
MACT ZZZZ
ES-GEN2000b
Diesel-Fired Emergency Generator for HVAC Backup (2000 kW rated
NSPS IIII, N/A N/A
capacity)
MACT ZZZZ
in accordance with the completed application 7600353.22B received July 21, 2022 including any
plans, specifications, previous applications, and other supporting data, all of which are filed with
the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality (DAQ) and are incorporated
as part of this permit.
This permit is subject to the following specified conditions and limitations including any
TESTING, REPORTING, OR MONITORING REQUIREMENTS:
1. Any air emission sources or control devices authorized to construct and operate above
must be operated and maintained in accordance with the provisions contained herein. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable Environmental Management Commission
Regulations, including Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC),
Subchapter 02D .0200, 02D .0202, 02D .0515, 02D .0516, 02D .0521, 02D .0524 (40 CFR
60, Subpart IIII), 02D .0535, 02D .0540, 02D .0605, 02D .0611, 02D .1111 (40 CFR 63,
Subpart CCCCCCC, Subpart ZZZZ), 02D .1806, 02Q .0309 and 02Q .0711.
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2. REPORTING REQUIREMENT - In accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q .0309, any of the
following that would result in previously unpermitted, new, or increased emissions must
be reported to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ:
If appropriate, modifications to the permit may then be made by the DAQ to reflect any
necessary changes in the permit conditions. In no case are any new or increased
emissions allowed that will cause a violation of the emission limitations specified herein.
The Permittee shall submit a permit modification application at least 180 days prior
to startup and shall not begin operations until the revised permit is issued. This
modification shall contain all of the control device specifications that are listed as
“to be determined” in the emission source list.
a. The Permittee shall file a Title V Air Quality Permit Application pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02Q .0504. to modify the construction and operation permit on or before
12 months after commencing operation of any of the sources listed in this permit.
b. Reporting. [15A NCAC 02Q .0504] The Permittee shall notify the Regional
Office in writing of the date of beginning operation of any of the sources listed in
this permit, postmarked no later than 30 days after such date.
the emission sources shall not exceed allowable emission rates. The allowable emission
rates are, as defined in 15A NCAC 02D .0515, a function of the process weight rate and
shall be determined by the following equation(s), where P is the process throughput rate in
tons per hour (tons/hr) and E is the allowable emission rate in pounds per hour (lb/hr).
9. 15A NCAC 02D .0524 "NEW SOURCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS" - For the
following equipment, The Permittee shall comply with all applicable provisions, including
the notification, testing, reporting, recordkeeping, and monitoring requirements contained
in Environmental Management Commission Standard 15A NCAC 02D .0524 "New
Source Performance Standards" (NSPS) as promulgated in 40 CFR 60, Subpart indicated
below, and including Subpart A "General Provisions."
a. Emission Standards:
i. The Permittee shall operate and maintain stationary CI ICE that achieve
the emission standards as required in 60.4205 over the entire life of the
engine.
ii. For the 2007 model year and later emergency stationary CI ICE with a
displacement of less than 30 liters per cylinder that are not fire pump
engines, the Permittee shall comply with the emission standards for new
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nonroad CI engines in 40 CFR 60.4202, for all pollutants, for the same
model year and maximum engine power. [60.4205(b)]
b. Fuel Requirements:
c. Monitoring Requirements:
i. For the emergency stationary CI ICE that does not meet the standards
applicable to non-emergency engines, the Permittee shall install a non-
resettable hour meter prior to startup of the engine. [60.4209(a)]
d. Compliance Requirements:
ii. For the 2007 model year and later stationary CI ICE that must comply
with the emission standards specified in 40 CFR 60.4204(b) or 4205(b),
the Permittee shall comply by purchasing an engine certified to the
emission standards in 40 CFR 60.4204(b), or 4205(b) or (c), as applicable,
for the same model year and maximum engine power. The engine shall be
installed and configured according to the manufacturer's emission-related
specifications, except as permitted in 40 CFR 60.4211(g). [60.4211(c)]
iii. If the Permittee does not install, configure, operate, and maintain the
engine and control device according to the manufacturer's emission-
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iv. The Permittee shall operate the emergency stationary ICE according to the
requirements in paragraphs A through C below. In order for the engine to
be considered an emergency stationary ICE under this subpart, any
operation other than emergency operation, maintenance and testing, and
operation in non-emergency situations for 50 hours per year, as described
in paragraphs A through C below, is prohibited. If the Permittee does not
operate the engine according to the requirements in paragraphs A through
C below, the engine will not be considered an emergency engine under
this subpart and shall meet all requirements for non-emergency engines.
[60.4211(f)]
B. The Permittee may operate the emergency stationary ICE for any
combination of the purposes specified in paragraph I below for a
maximum of 100 hours per calendar year. Any operation for non-
emergency situations as allowed by paragraph C below counts as
part of the 100 hours per calendar year allowed by this paragraph
B.
e. Recordkeeping Requirements:
ii. All records required under this section shall be maintained for a period of
two (2) years following the date of such record. All records shall be kept
on-site and made available to DAQ personnel upon request. [40 CFR
60.7(f)]
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iii. Starting with the model years in Table 5 to 40 CFR 60, Subpart IIII, if the
emergency engine does not meet the standards applicable to non-
emergency engines in the applicable model year, the Permittee shall keep
records of the operation of the engine in emergency and non-emergency
service that are recorded through the non-resettable hour meter. The
Permittee shall record the time of operation of the engine and the reason
the engine was in operation during that time. [60.4214(b)]
i. No initial notifications under 40 CFR 60.7(a)(1) and (a)(3) are required for
emergency use engines. [60.4214(b)]
ii. For the emergency stationary CI ICE with a maximum engine power more
than 100 HP that operates for non-emergency situations as described in
paragraph 9.d.iv.C.I above, the Permittee shall submit an annual report
according to the following requirements: [60.4214(d)]
II. Date of the report and beginning and ending dates of the
reporting period.
a. Notify the Director or his designee of any such occurrence by 9:00 a.m. Eastern
time of the Division's next business day of becoming aware of the occurrence and
describe:
b. Notify the Director or his designee immediately when the corrective measures
have been accomplished.
This reporting requirement does not allow the operation of the facility in excess of
Environmental Management Commission Regulations.
11. FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL REQUIREMENT - As required by 15A NCAC 02D .0540
"Particulates from Fugitive Dust Emission Sources," the Permittee shall not cause or allow
fugitive dust emissions to cause or contribute to substantive complaints or excess visible
emissions beyond the property boundary. If substantive complaints are received or
excessive fugitive dust emissions from the facility are observed beyond the property
boundaries for six minutes in any one hour (using Reference Method 22 in 40 CFR,
Appendix A), the owner or operator may be required to submit a fugitive dust plan as
described in 02D .0540(f).
"Fugitive dust emissions" means particulate matter that does not pass through a process
stack or vent and that is generated within plant property boundaries from activities such
as: unloading and loading areas, process areas stockpiles, stock pile working, plant
parking lots, and plant roads (including access roads and haul roads).
12. TESTING REQUIREMENT - Under the provisions of North Carolina General Statute
143-215.108 and in accordance with 15A NCAC 02D .0605, the Permittee shall
demonstrate compliance with the emission limit(s) by testing the emission source(s) for
the specified pollutant(s) as follows:
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Target Test
Affected Source(s) Pollutant
Parameter Method
Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 1) with inherent Wet
Scrubber (CD-S01)(To Be Determined gallons per minute
total liquid injection rate) (ES-CCD1)
Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 2) with inherent Wet
Scrubber (CD-S02)(To Be Determined gallons per minute
total liquid injection rate) (ES-CCD2)
Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 3) with inherent Wet
Scrubber (CD-S03)(To Be Determined gallons per minute
total liquid injection rate) (ES-CCD3)
Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 4) with inherent Wet
Scrubber (CD-S04)(To Be Determined gallons per minute
total liquid injection rate) (ES-CCD4)
Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 5) with inherent Wet
Scrubber (CD-S05)(To Be Determined gallons per minute
total liquid injection rate) (ES-CCD5)
Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 6) with inherent Wet
< 250 tons Method
Scrubber (CD-S06)(To Be Determined gallons per minute VOC
per year 25A
total liquid injection rate) (ES-CCD6)
Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 7) with inherent Wet
Scrubber (CD-S07)(To Be Determined gallons per minute
total liquid injection rate) (ES-CCD7)
Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 8) with inherent Wet
Scrubber (CD-S08)(To Be Determined gallons per minute
total liquid injection rate) (ES-CCD8)
Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 9) with inherent Wet
Scrubber (CD-S09)(To Be Determined gallons per minute
total liquid injection rate) (ES-CCD9)
Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 10) with inherent Wet
Scrubber (CD-S10)(To Be Determined gallons per minute
total liquid injection rate) (ES-CCD10)
Cathode: Coating and Drying (Line 11) with inherent Wet
Scrubber (CD-S11)(To Be Determined gallons per minute
total liquid injection rate) (ES-CCD11)
a. The Permittee shall arrange for air emission testing protocols to be provided to the
DAQ prior to testing. Testing protocols are not required to be pre-approved by the
DAQ prior to testing. The DAQ shall review testing protocols for pre-approval
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prior to testing if requested by the Permittee at least 45 days before conducting the
test.
c. Within 60 days after achieving the maximum production rate at which the
affected sources will be operated, but not later than 180 days after the initial
startup of the affected sources, the Permittee shall conduct the required
performance tests and submit two copies of a written report of the tests to the
Regional Supervisor, DAQ.
d. This permit may be revoked, with proper notice to the Permittee, or enforcement
procedures initiated, if the results of the test(s) indicate that the facility does not
meet applicable limitations.
e. The source shall be responsible for ensuring, within the limits of practicality, that
the equipment or process being tested is operated at or near its maximum normal
production rate, or at a lesser rate if specified by the Director or his delegate.
13. FABRIC FILTER REQUIREMENTS including cartridge filters, baghouses, and other dry filter
particulate collection devices - As required by 15A NCAC 02D .0611, particulate matter
emissions shall be controlled as described in the permitted equipment list.
As a minimum, the I&M program and each annual inspection should include the
following:
b. Recordkeeping Requirements –
i. The Permitee shall record the total amount (in gallons) of virgin and
recycled NMP that is used in the Cathode Coating and Drying lines (ES-
CCD1 through ES-CCD11) on a monthly basis.
ii. The Permitee shall record the total amount (in gallons) of virgin and
recycled NMP that is received by the facility on a monthly basis.
iii. The results of all inspections and any variance from manufacturer's
recommendations or from those given in this permit (when applicable)
shall be investigated with corrections made and dates of actions recorded
in a logbook. Records of all maintenance activities shall be recorded in the
logbook. The logbook (in written or electronic format) shall be kept on-
site and made available to DAQ personnel upon request.
i. The monthly total amount (in gallons) of virgin and recycled NMP that is
used in the Cathode Coating and Drying lines (ES-CCD1 through ES-
CCD11).
ii. The total amount (in gallons) of virgin and recycled NMP that is received
by the facility.
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15. WET DUST COLLECTOR REQUIREMENTS - As required by 15A NCAC 02D .0611,
particulate matter emissions shall be controlled as described in the permitted equipment
list.
• Anode: Press BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent particulate filters DC-803-06 through
DC-809-06 (ID No. ES-APP5-11)
• Anode: Tab-cut BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent particulate filters DC-803-07
through DC-809-07 (ID No. ES-AC5-11)
• Winding BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent particulate filters DC-803-08 through
DC-809-08 (ID No. ES-WIN810)
• Cathode: Press BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent wet dust collectors WDC-803-01
through WDC-809-01 (ID No. ES-CPW5-11)
• Cathode: Press BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent particulate filters DC-803-03
through DC-809-03 (ID No. ES-CPS5-11)
• Anode: Tab-cut BEV Lines 5-11 with inherent Wet Dust Collectors WDC-803-02
through WDC-809-02 (ID No. ES-ACW5-11)
This rule applies to facilities that perform paints and allied products manufacturing that
are an area source of hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions and process, use, or
generate materials containing one or more of the following HAP: benzene, methylene
chloride, and compounds of cadmium, chromium, lead, and nickel in amounts greater
than 0.1% by weight for carcinogens or 1.0% by weight for non-carcinogens.
a. Compliance Dates - The Permittee shall achieve compliance with the applicable
provisions of this permit condition upon startup of the affected source.
ii. Grinding and milling of materials containing the target metal HAP:
C. Ensure that the pigments and solids are in the solution during the
grinding and milling.
i. The Permittee shall conduct each inspection no later than 180 days after
the applicable compliance date.
ii. For each dry particulate control system, the Permittee shall visually
inspect the system ductwork and dry particulate control unit for leaks. The
Permittee shall also inspect the inside of each dry particulate control unit
for structural integrity and condition.
i. The Permittee shall conduct the initial compliance test no later than 180
days after the applicable compliance date.
ii. For each particulate control device, the Permittee shall conduct a visible
emission test consisting of three 1-minute test runs using Method 203C
(40 CFR part 51, appendix M). The visible emission test runs shall be
performed during the addition of dry pigments and solids containing
compounds of cadmium, chromium, lead, or nickel to a process vessel or
to the grinding and milling equipment. If the average test results of the
visible emissions test runs indicate opacity greater than 10%, the Permittee
shall take corrective action and retest within 15 days.
iii. At least 45 days prior to performing the required emissions testing, the
Permittee shall submit a testing protocol to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ
for review and approval. All testing protocols shall be approved by the
DAQ prior to performing such tests; and
A. The Permittee shall take corrective action and retest using Method
203C within 15 days. The Method 203C test will consist of three
1-minute test runs and shall be performed during the addition of
dry pigments and solids containing compounds of cadmium,
chromium, lead, or nickel to a process vessel or to the grinding and
milling equipment. The Permittee shall continue to take corrective
action and retest each 15 days until a Method 203C test indicates
an opacity equal to or less than 10% opacity.
ii. The Permittee shall record the following information for each inspection
and testing activity:
E. Results; and
iii. The Permittee shall keep each record for 5 years following the date of
each recorded action. The Permittee shall keep each record onsite for at
least 2 years after the date of each recorded action according to
§63.10(b)(1). The Permittee may keep the records offsite for the remaining
3 years.
whether the source has complied with all the relevant standards
and other requirements of this subpart.
20. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT - In accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q .0309, this
permit may be revoked unless the facility is constructed in accordance with the approved
plans, specifications, and other supporting data. Within 15 days after startup of the new
facility, the Permittee shall provide written notice of the startup to the Regional
Supervisor, DAQ.
NCAC 02Q .0711(a). The facility shall be operated and maintained in such a manner that
emissions of any listed TAPs from the facility, including fugitive emissions, will not
exceed TPERs listed in 15A NCAC 02Q .0711(a).
a. A permit to emit any of the below listed TAPs shall be required for this facility if
actual emissions from all sources will become greater than the corresponding
TPERs.
b. PRIOR to exceeding any of these listed TPERs, the Permittee shall be responsible
for obtaining a permit to emit TAPs and for demonstrating compliance with the
requirements of 15A NCAC 02D .1100 "Control of Toxic Air Pollutants".
c. In accordance with the approved application, the Permittee shall maintain records
of operational information demonstrating that the TAP emissions do not exceed
the TPERs as listed below:
Acute
Chronic Acute
Carcinogens Systemic
Pollutant Toxicants Irritants
(lb/yr) Toxicants
(lb/day) (lb/hr)
(lb/hr)
Acetaldehyde (75-07-0) 6.8
Acrolein (107-02-8) 0.02
Arsenic & Compounds (total
mass of elemental AS, arsine and
0.053
all inorganic compounds) (ASC
(7778394))
Benzene (71-43-2) 8.1
Benzo(a)pyrene (Component of
83329/POMTV & 56553/7PAH) 2.2
(50-32-8)
Beryllium Metal (unreacted)
(Component of BEC) (7440-41- 0.28
7)
Cadmium Metal, elemental,
unreacted (Component of CDC) 0.37
(7440-43-9)
Chromium (VI) Soluble
Chromate Compounds 0.013
(Component of CRC) (SolCR6)
Formaldehyde (50-00-0) 0.04
Manganese & compounds
0.63
(MNC)
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Acute
Chronic Acute
Carcinogens Systemic
Pollutant Toxicants Irritants
(lb/yr) Toxicants
(lb/day) (lb/hr)
(lb/hr)
Mercury, vapor (Component of
0.013
HGC) (7439-97-6)
Nickel metal (Component of
0.13
NIC) (7440-02-0)
Toluene (108-88-3) 98 14.4
Xylene (mixed isomers)
57 16.4
(1330-20-7)
Regional Supervisor
North Carolina Division of Air Quality
Winston-Salem Regional Office
450 West Hanes Mill Road
Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
336-776-9800
For identification purposes, each submittal should include the facility name as listed on
the permit, the facility identification number, and the permit number.
3. ANNUAL FEE PAYMENT - Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q .0203(a), the Permittee shall
pay the annual permit fee within 30 days of being billed by the DAQ. Failure to pay the
fee in a timely manner will cause the DAQ to initiate action to revoke the permit.
4. EQUIPMENT RELOCATION - In accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q .0301, a new air
permit shall be obtained by the Permittee prior to establishing, building, erecting, using,
or operating the emission sources or air cleaning equipment at a site or location not
specified in this permit.
5. REPORTING REQUIREMENT - In accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q .0309, any of the
following that would result in previously unpermitted, new, or increased emissions must
be reported to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ:
If appropriate, modifications to the permit may then be made by the DAQ to reflect any
necessary changes in the permit conditions. In no case are any new or increased
emissions allowed that will cause a violation of the emission limitations specified herein.
6. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q .0309, this permit is subject to revocation or
modification by the DAQ upon a determination that information contained in the
application or presented in the support thereof is incorrect, conditions under which this
permit was granted have changed, or violations of conditions contained in this permit
have occurred. In accordance with G.S. 143-215.108(c)(1), the facility shall be properly
operated and maintained at all times in a manner that will effectuate an overall reduction
in air pollution. Unless otherwise specified by this permit, no emission source may be
operated without the concurrent operation of its associated air cleaning device(s) and
appurtenances.
10. In accordance with G.S. 143-215.108(c)(1), this permit does not relieve the Permittee of
the responsibility of complying with all applicable requirements of any Federal, State, or
Local water quality or land quality control authority.
11. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02D .0605, reports on the operation and maintenance of
the facility shall be submitted by the Permittee to the Regional Supervisor, DAQ at such
intervals and in such form and detail as may be required by the DAQ. Information
required in such reports may include, but is not limited to, process weight rates, firing
rates, hours of operation, and preventive maintenance schedules.
12. A violation of any term or condition of this permit shall subject the Permittee to
enforcement pursuant to G.S. 143-215.114A, 143-215.114B, and 143-215.114C,
including assessment of civil and/or criminal penalties.
13. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(a)(2), no person shall refuse entry
or access to any authorized representative of the DAQ who requests entry or access for
purposes of inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials, nor shall any person
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obstruct, hamper, or interfere with any such representative while in the process of
carrying out his official duties. Refusal of entry or access may constitute grounds for
permit revocation and assessment of civil penalties.
14. In accordance with G.S. 143-215.108(c)(1), this permit does not relieve the Permittee of
the responsibility of complying with any applicable Federal, State, or Local requirements
governing the handling, disposal, or incineration of hazardous, solid, or medical wastes,
including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) administered by the
Division of Waste Management.
15. PERMIT RETENTION REQUIREMENT - In accordance with 15A NCAC 02Q .0110,
the Permittee shall retain a current copy of the air permit at the site. The Permittee must
make available to personnel of the DAQ, upon request, the current copy of the air permit
for the site.
16. CLEAN AIR ACT SECTION 112(r) REQUIREMENTS - Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02D
.2100 "Risk Management Program," if the Permittee is required to develop and register a
risk management plan pursuant to Section 112(r) of the Federal Clean Air Act, then the
Permittee is required to register this plan with the USEPA in accordance with 40 CFR
Part 68.
________________________________________
Mark J. Cuilla, EIT, CPM, Chief, Air Permitting Section
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
ATTACHMENT to Permit No. 10735R01, February 1, 2023
Emission Source
Emission Source Description1,2
ID No.
IES-CT Four Cooling Towers
IES-1 5,283 Gallon NMP Supply Tank
IES-2 5,283 Gallon NMP Supply Tank
IES-3 3,963 Gallon NMP Recovery Tank
IES-4 3,963 Gallon NMP Recovery Tank
IES-5 50 kW Diesel-fired Emergency Generator
IES-6 1,250 kW Diesel-fired Emergency Generator
IES-7 147.7 HP Diesel-fired Emergency Fire Pump
IES-8 Chemical Wastewater Collection Tank
IES-9 Chemical Wastewater Collection Tank
IES-10 Chemical Wastewater Collection Tank
IES-11 Chemical Wastewater Collection Tank
IES-12 Electrolyte Receiving Tank
IES-13 Electrolyte Supply Tank
Emission Source
Emission Source Description1,2
ID No.