Upload
others
View
5
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Fugitive Dust, Particulate Matter, and Air Quality Regulations
Amanda Chapel Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) AQD-Kalamazoo Office (269)567-3551 [email protected]
March 21, 2017
Discussion Points 1. Definitions: Fugitive Emissions, Fugitive
Dust, and Particulate Matter 2. Types of emissions sources: Point
Sources and Fugitive Sources 3. Overview of Air Quality Regulations
concerning Fugitive Dust 4. Opacity Readings 5. Fugitive Dust Control Program and when
is it required? 6. Complaint Investigations
Fugitive Emissions and Fugitive Dust:
What’s the difference?
Fugitive Emissions
R 336.1106 Definitions; “F” (l) “Fugitive emissions” means those emissions which could not reasonably pass through a stack, chimney, vent, or other functionally equivalent opening.
Fugitive Dust
R 336.1106 Definitions; “F” (k) “Fugitive dust” means particulate matter that is generated from indoor air processes, activities, or operations and which is emitted into the outer air through building openings and general exhaust ventilation, except stacks. The term also means particulate matter that is emitted into the outer air from outdoor process, activities, or operations due to the forces of the wind or human activity.
Particulate Matter (PM)
R 336.1116 Definitions; “P” (c) “Particulate matter” means any air contaminant existing as a finely divided liquid or solid, other than uncombined water, as measured by a reference test specific in R 336.2004(5) or by an equivalent or alternate method.
Particulate Matter (PM)
So what is particulate matter exactly? • Air pollutions that comes in the form of fine
dust, smoke, soot, or liquid droplet particles.
• It is one of the 6 major pollutants regulated by the US EPA and DEQ. – Particle Pollution (PM10/2.5), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Lead (Pb),
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Ozone (O3), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
• US EPA classifies PM by its particle diameter, measured in microns
Particulate Matter (PM)
Why Control Particulate Matter?
Health effects
Visibility reduction
Nuisances/Aesthetic damage
Three reasons the EPA and DEQ created rules and regulations to control fugitive dust are:
• Respiratory issues • Heart Problems • Premature Death
• Fine particles cause of haze • EPA monitors visibility
around National parks and wilderness areas
• Monitored areas in Michigan: Isle Royale and Seney National Wildlife refuge
• Dust on and in homes, cars, and property is a nuisance
• Particle pollution can stain and damage stone and other materials
• Provide protection of culturally important monuments and statues
Particulate Matter Emission Sources
Point Sources vs. Fugitive Emissions
Two types of emissions sources: • Point Sources – originate from definite
locations such as stacks, vents, or flares. • Fugitive Sources – originate from broad
areas such as storage piles, dusty lots, vehicular track-out, and material conveying systems.
Point Source Emissions
Fugitive Emissions
Sources of Particulate Matter: PM10 and PM2.5
PM2.5 40% PM10
60%
Particulate Matter
30%
5%
5%
25%
35%
PM 2.5 Breakdown
Ammonuim Sulfate
Elemental Carbon
Soil
Ammonium Nitrate
Organic Carbon
Unpaved Roadways
Unpaved, Non-Vegetated Areas
Trackout
Material Storage Piles
Construction-related Activities
Fugitive Dust Regulations
AQD Fugitive Dust Regulations
• Part 55, Public Act 451 of 1994 » 324.5524 Fugitive Dust Sources or
Emissions • Michigan Air Pollution Control Rules
» R336.1301 Standards for Density of Emissions
» R336.1371 Fugitive Dust Control programs other than areas listed in Table 36
» R336.1372 Fugitive Dust Control Program » R336.1901 Air Contaminant or Water
Vapor, when prohibited
Fugitive Dust Sources or Emissions (324.5524)
• Required by the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA Act 451)
• Applies to facilities with a specific industrial classifications (SIC Codes) located in specific areas in Michigan.
• Requires dust suppression for certain on-site activities
Fugitive Dust Sources Subject to 324.5524
Facilities operating with the following SIC Codes: • 10 to 14 – Mining • 20 to 39 – Manufacturing • 40 – Railroad Transportation • 42 – Motor Freight and Warehousing • 491 – Electric Services • 495 – Sanitary Services • 496 – Steam Supply
County Area
Bay T14N, R5E, Sections 14 to 16 and 21 to 23.
Calhoun T2S, R4W, Section 34.
Delta T39N, R22W, Sections 19, 30, south one-half of 17, and south one-half of 18.
Genesee Starting on Industrial Avenue, north to Pierson Road, east to Dort Highway, south to Hitchcock Street, south to Olive Avenue (extended), south to Robert T. Longway Boulevard, west and southwest to Industrial Avenue.
Lapeer 7N, R12E, that portion of Section 17 which lies south of M-21 and east of Fairground Road. Macomb T4N, R14E,Sections 27, 28, 33, and 34.
Manistee T21N, R16W, sections 7, 18, and 19; T21N, R17W, Sections12 and 13.
Midland T14N, R2E, Sections 14 to 16, 21 to 23, 26 to 28, and 33 to 35.
Monroe Starting where Sandy Creek empties into Lake Erie, northwest to Maple Avenue (extended north-northeast), southwest to Elm Avenue, west to Herr Road, south to Dunbar Road and east to Plum Creek (which empties into Lake Erie).
Muskegon T9N, R16W, Sections 5 and 6; T10N, R16W, Sections 21, 22, and 27 to 34.
Saginaw Northeast section: starting on Tittabawassee Road, east to I-75, south to Wadsworth Avenue, west to I-675, west and north to Tittabawassee Road. Southwest section: T12N, R4E, the eastern half of Section 34 (that which is east of Maple Street) and Section 35.
St. Clair T6N, R17E, Sections 2 to 4, 9 to 11, 14 to 16, 21, 22, and 28.
Wayne Area included within the following (counter clockwise): Lake St. Clair to Moross Road to Seven Mile Road to Vandyke Road to Eight Mile Road to Wyoming Road to Seven Mile Road to Schaeffer Road to Fenkell Road to Greenfield Avenue to Joy Road to Southfield Expressway to Ford Road to Telegraph Road to Cherry Hill Road to Beech-Daly Road (extended) to Michigan Avenue to Inkster Road to Carlysle Street to Middle Belt Road to Vanborn Road to Wayne Road to Pennsylvania Road to Middle Belt Road to Sibley Road toTelegraph Road to King Road to Grange Road to Sibley Road to Jefferson Avenue to Bridge Street (Grosse Ile) extended to Detroit River. Also included is that portion of the City of Riverview which is south of Sibley Road and the City of Trenton.
Geographical Areas Covered in Section 5524
Opacity and Visible Emissions
Standards for Density of Emissions R 336.1301
R 336.1115 Definitions; “O” (a) “Opacity” means the degree to which anemission reduces the transmission of lightor obscures an observer’s view.
Visible Emissions – 0% Opacity
Visible Emissions – 10% Opacity
Visible Emissions – 50% Opacity
Visible Emissions – 100% Opacity
Reading Visible Emissions
• EPA Method 9 – Determines aquantitative value of opacity.
• EPA Method 22 – Provides a qualitativevalue.– Is there opacity present?– What is the duration?
R336.1371 Fugitive Dust Control Programs outside Table 36
• Applies to facilities located outside of thelocations listed in Table 36
• Need for control program may be basedon ambient air emission measurements orcitizen complains.
• If requested, facility has 6 months tosubmit a Fugitive Dust Plan to AQD forapproval and implementation.
Fugitive Dust Control Programs Section 5524 vs. Rule 371
• A source regulated by Section 5524 of Act 451 is required to develop and operate under an approved Fugitive Dust Control Program (FDCP)
• A source regulated by Rule 371 must develop and operate under an approved FDCP upon request, and only after the AQD has identified the source as the cause of complaints
AQD can request a person who is
responsible for the operation of any
facility which processes, uses,
stores, transports, or conveys bulk
materials submit a Fugitive Dust Control
Program (FDCP)
R 336.1371 Fugitive Dust Control Programs
R336.1372 Fugitive Dust Control Programs: Required Activities – Typical Sources
Fugitive Dust
Sources
Loading/ Unloading
Storage Piles
Bulk ‘ Material
Transport
Roads &
Lots Inactive Storage
Piles
Building Ventilation
Demolition/ Construction
Michigan Administrative Rule 901
Rule 901. Not withstanding the provisions of any other department rule, a person shall not cause or permit the emission of an air contaminant or water vapor in quantities that cause, alone or in reaction with other air contaminants, either of the following: (a) Injurious effects to human health or safety, animal
life, plant life of significant economic value, or property.
(b) Unreasonable interference with the comfortable enjoyment of life and property
Complaint Investigations
• Conducted in response to citizencomplaints of smoke, odors, fallout, orfugitive dust from the facility
• Fugitive dust and fallout complaintsreported to the AQD/DEQ in the State ofMichigan: what is the frequency ofoccurrence?
Complaints Received by District Office 2016
571
202
160
583
625
84 102
72 49
20 Detroit
SEMI
Grand Rapids
Jackson
Saginaw Bay
UP
Kalamazoo
Lansing
Cadillac
Gaylord
Complaints Received by Complaint Type 2016
2083
138
137
137 73 134
Odor
Opacity
Fallout
Fugitive Dust
Open Burning
Other
Fugitive Dust Complaints
Fugitive Dust Complaints
Fugitive Dust Complaints
Questions?
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
800-662-9278www.michigan.gov/deq
Sign up for email updates
Follow us on Twitter @MichiganDEQ