62-296.406. Fossil Fuel Steam Generators with Less Than 250 Million Btu Per Hour Heat Input  


Effective on Thursday, November 5, 2020
  • 1The following standards apply to emissions units, except for emissions units that would otherwise be exempt from permitting pursuant to subsection 2262-210.300(3), 23F.A.C., and emissions units that would otherwise be considered insignificant pursuant to subparagraph 3662-213.300(2)(a)1., 37or paragraph 3962-213.430(6)(b), 40F.A.C. These standards apply unless otherwise specified by rule, or by order or permit issued by the Department prior to July 15, 1989.

    63(1) Visible Emissions – shall not exceed 20 percent opacity except for one six-minute period per one-hour period during which opacity shall not exceed 27 percent. An opacity of 30 percent shall be allowed for emissions units rated at 241 million Btu per hour heat input for which a valid Department operating permit was issued prior to October 1, 1972 in Escambia County, while burning fuel oil in conjunction with waste material derived from waste streams previously discharged into underground wells.

    144(2) Particulate Matter – Best available control technology.

    152(3) Sulfur Dioxide – Best available control technology.

    160Rulemaking Authority 162403.061 FS. 164Law Implemented 166403.031, 167403.061, 168403.087 FS. 170History–Formerly 17-2.600(6), Amended 6-29-93, Formerly 17-296.406, Amended 11-23-94, 3-13-96, 3-2-99, 7-10-14, 11-5-20.