October 17, 2001
A public hearing of the Air Pollution Control Board of Jefferson County was called to order October 17, 2001, at 9:03 a.m. in the Board Room of the Air Pollution Control District, 850 Barret Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky, by the Chairman, Joe Vibbert.
General Statement, Rules, and Purpose
The Chairman read the opening announcement, rules, and purpose of the hearing which was to review the proposed Board Order with AtoFina Chemicals, Inc. (Company).
Board Order with AtoFina Chemicals, Inc.
Ms. Phelps said that the Company operates an acrylic resin manufacturing facility. The permit limits emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to 4.5 pounds per hour and 19.7 tons per year from the KM1 and KM2 processes. The Company became the owner of the facility in June 1998.
During the development of the 1999 emissions inventory, which was the first full year of operation of the facility by the Company, readings indicated that emissions of methyl methacrylate and ethyl acrylate (both VOCs) from the hub seal vents were potentially greater than previously reported. In May 2000, the Company reported the exceedance to the District and reduced the air flow over the KM1 and KM2 hub seals.
During the period June 20-22, 2000, Company conducted a stack test that showed the total emissions at the high flow rate to be 10.92 pounds per hour, which exceeds the permit limit by 143%. With the reduced air flow, the stack tests indicate an emission rate of 5.67 lbs/hr, which exceeds the permit limit by 26%.
The Company agrees to pay an administrative settlement of $65,000 and to bring the facility into compliance by January 10, 2002.
Statements:
None.
Adjournment
The hearing adjourned at 9:08 a.m.
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Joseph D. Vibbert
Chairman
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Jonathan L. Trout
Secretary-Treasurer