MOJAVE DESERT AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
RULE 1102 - FUGITIVE EMISSIONS OF VOCs FROM COMPONENTS AT PIPELINE TRANSFER STATIONS
(Adopted: October 26, 1994)
(A) General
(B) Definitions
For the purposes of this rule only, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) "Major Component" - Any four inch or larger valve, any 5-hp or larger pump, any compressor and any four inch or larger pressure relief device.
(b) "Minor Component" - Any component that is not a major component.
(c) "Critical Component" - Any component which would require the shutdown of the process unit if the component was shut down. Such components must be identified by the source and approved by the APCO.
(a) "Operator Inspection" - A survey of components by the operator for the purpose of determining compliance with this rule.
(b) "District Inspection" - A survey of components by District personnel or their representatives.
(a) The dripping at a rate of more than three (3) drops per minute of liquid containing VOCs; or
(b) A reading of methane on an appropriate analyzer in excess of 10,000 ppmv above background when measured with an instrument calibrated with methane, according to EPA Method 21.
(C) Operating Requirements
(D) Operator Inspection Requirements
(a) Achieve a "good performance level" as defined in Section (B)(9) for five (5) consecutive quarters.
(b) The above is substantiated by documentation and submitted to and approved by the APCO.
(E) Operator Repair Requirements
(F) Exemptions
(a) Any component exclusively handling liquids, gasses or gaseous process fluids with a VOC concentration of 10% or less by weight, as determined by the test method specified in Section (H)(3); or
(b) Any component in heavy liquid service.
(c) Components which are part of a process unit not in service.
(d) Components incorporated in lines, while operating under negative pressure.
(e) Components totally contained or enclosed such that there are no VOC emissions into the atmosphere.
(f) Components buried below ground.
(g) One-half inch and smaller stainless steel tube fittings which have been demonstrated to the APCO to be leak-free based on an initial inspection in accordance with the test method specified in Section (H)(2).
(h) Pressure vacuum valves on storage tanks.
(a) Pressure relief valves, pumps and compressors that are equipped with a closed-vent system capable of capturing and transporting any leak to a vapor control system.
(b) Any component situated in an unsafe or inaccessible location. Components in unsafe areas shall be inspected and repaired at the next process turnaround. Inaccessible components shall be inspected at least annually.
(c) Components handling liquids of:
(ii) between 20 and 30 degree API gravity, which are located after the point of primary separation of oil and gas, provided the separation vessel is equipped with a vapor recovery system and is operated at a pressure less than 25 psig.
(ii) The quarterly visual inspection can be changed to an annual inspection if the requirements of Sections (D)(6) and (7) are satisfied.
(iii) Any leak detected during a District inspection may constitute a violation of this rule.
(G) Recordkeeping and Reporting
(a) All major and critical components subject to this rule shall be physically identified, clearly and visibly. The identification shall consist of labels, tags or other system which enables the District or the operator to locate each individual component. The log must identify the system to be used, the affected components and their locations.
(b) All major, critical, inaccessible and unsafe components subject to this rule, except flanges and fittings, shall be clearly identified in diagrams, as approved by the APCO.
(c) The APCO shall be notified of any change in the identification of a major component and the operator shall document such a change in the inspection and identification log.
(d) For each component identified pursuant to Sections (G)(1)(a) and (b), and for minor components subject to the provisions of this rule, the following information shall be recorded following each operator inspection:
(ii) Date of leak detection, emission level (ppmv) and method of leak detection.
(iii) Date of repair.
(iv) Date and emission level of reinspection after leak is repaired.
(v) Total number of components inspected, and total number and percentage of leaking components found, by component types.
(H) Test Methods for Compliance Verification
(I) Violations
The failure to comply with any requirements of this rule shall constitute a violation of this rule.
(J) Compliance Schedule