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

Chapter 13. Emission Standards for Particulate Matter

Subchapter C. Fuel Burning Equipment

Outline:
Section 1313.  Emissions from Fuel Burning Equipment. LAc49, LAc50
Section 1315.  More Stringent Requirements may be Prescribed if Particulates
               are Toxic. LAc49, LAc50
Section 1317.  Exclusions. LAc49


Section 1313.  Emissions from Fuel Burning Equipment
Approved by EPA 03/08/89 (54 FR 09795) at 52.970(c)(49) effective 05/08/89.  Revisions approved by EPA 06/15/89 at 52.970(c)(50) effective 08/14/89.

   A.  Purpose. The purpose of this Subchapter shall be to limit the quantity of particulate matter emitted from fuel burning equipment.

   B.  Scope. This Subchapter applies to fuel burning installations utilized for the primary purpose of producing steam, hot water, hot air or other indirect heating of liquids, gases, or solids where the products of combustion do not have direct contact with process materials. Fuel includes coal, coke, lignite, coke breeze, fuel oil, wood, or other fuels. When any products or by-products of a manufacturing process are burned for the same purpose or in conjunction with any fuel, the same maximum emission limitations shall apply.

   C.  Limitations. No person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit the emission of particulate matter to the atmosphere from any fuel burning equipment in excess of 0.6 pounds per 10^6 BTU of heat input.

   AUTHORITY NOTE:  Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:1084.
   HISTORICAL NOTE:  Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Air Quality and Nuclear Energy, Air Quality Division in LR 13:741 (December 1987), as amended in LR 14:348 (June 1988).

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Section 1315.  More Stringent Requirements may be Prescribed if Particulates are Toxic
Approved by EPA 03/08/89 (54 FR 09795) at 52.970(c)(49) effective 05/08/89.  Revisions approved by EPA 06/15/89 at 52.970(c)(50) effective 08/14/89.

   The department may prescribe air quality control requirements that are more restrictive and more extensive than provided for in LAC 33:III.1313.C and 1311 if the particulate matter emitted is toxic, or a deleterious substance which may affect human health or well-being or which would cause significant damage to animal or plant life.

   AUTHORITY NOTE:  Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:1084.
   HISTORICAL NOTE:  Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Air Quality and Nuclear Energy, Air Quality Division in LR 13:741 (December 1987), as amended in LR 14:348 (June 1988).

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This SIP Citation Was Last Modified on: 06/20/98

Section 1317.  Exclusions
Approved by EPA 03/08/89 (54 FR 09795) at 52.970(c)(49) effective 05/08/89.

   A.  When Variance is Granted. The following matters are excluded from the application of this Subchapter:  Emissions of particulate matter pursuant to and in compliance with the terms of a variance granted by the administrative authority.

   B.  Applicant Shall Furnish Required Information to the Department of Environmental Quality. Any person claiming exclusion from the application of this Subchapter under this provision shall apply to the administrative authority for exclusion in accordance with R.S. 30:1086. The applicant shall furnish such information as the administrative authority may reasonably require to enable it to make a determination. The administrative authority may make such determination and apply such conditions as may be appropriate to the activity in question. A person granted an exclusion under this provision may be required to furnish the administrative authority with plans satisfactory to the administrative authority for implementing any reasonable control measures which may be developed or which may otherwise become available.

   AUTHORITY NOTE:  Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:1084.
   HISTORICAL NOTE:  Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Air Quality and Nuclear Energy, Air Quality Division in LR 13:741 (December 1987).

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This SIP Citation Was Last Modified on: 06/20/98
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