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Louisiana SIP: LAC 33:III Ch. 1 Section 1107.A - Exemptions

Regulatory Text: 
Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 33 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Part III Air (LAC 33:III)

Chapter 11.  Control of Emissions of Smoke

Section 1107.  Exemptions
§1107 as submitted to EPA August 14, 2009 [LA039.03] and resubmitted to EPA 
October 2015 [LA039.05], MM002 LR 33:2084 (October 20, 2007).
Approved by EPA January 28, 2016 (81 FR 04891) effective February 29, 2016 (LAd47),
Regulations.gov docket EPA-R06-OAR-2012-0434 [LA039].

   A. Exemptions from the provisions of LAC 33:III.1105
may be granted by the administrative authority during startup
and shutdown periods if the flaring was not the result of
failure to maintain or repair equipment. A report in writing,
explaining the conditions and duration of the start-up or
shutdown and listing the steps necessary to remedy, prevent,
and limit the excess emission, shall be submitted to SPOC
within seven calendar days of the occurrence. In addition,
the flaring must be minimized and no ambient air quality
standard may be jeopardized.