7610-26 Opt-In Permit Application

Acid Rain Program under Title IV of the Clean Air Act Amendments (Renewal)

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Acid Rain Program under Title IV of the Clean Air Act Amendments

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United States
Environmental Protection Agency
Acid Rain Program

OMB No. 2060-0258
Approval expires 11/30/2012

Opt-In Permit Application

Page 1

For more information, see instructions and refer to 40 CFR 74.16

STEP 1
Identify the facility by plant
name, State, ORIS code from
NADB (if known), and
operator's name.
STEP 2
Identify the combustion
source by unique ID number
and short name assigned by
the operating company.

Plant Name

State

ORIS Code

Operating Company Name

Combustion Source ID#

Short Name

Plant Site Address
STEP 3
Enter the requested
information on the location of
the source.

County
Plant Mailing Address

STEP 4
Check the appropriate box.

Latitude

Longitude

Has the combustion source previously participated in the Opt-in Program?
Yes

If Yes, enter the effective date of the most recent opt-in permit ------------>

STEP 5
Briefly describe the
combustion source and the
facility. Attach the required
information.

mm/dd/yy

General facility description

Combustion source description

A diagram showing the configuration of the combustion source and the facility is attached.

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Plant Name (from Step 1)

Combustion Source ID #

STEP 6
Indicate whether the
combustion source has SO2
controls.

Scrubber

Other Controls

Uncontrolled

STEP 7
Check the top box and the
second or third box and attach
the required information.

Two copies of a complete Monitoring Plan (as required by 40 CFR parts 74 and 75) are attached.

(specify)

A completed Certificate of Representation is attached.
A completed Certificate of Representation has been previously submitted.

STEP 8
Specify the compliance plan
for the combustion source.
Check the second box to
identify an additional method
of compliance.

STEP 9
Provide the required
information on the operating
history of the combustion
source. Indicate that the
required documentation is
attached.

Hold allowances in accordance with 40 CFR 72.9(c)(1)

A Thermal Energy Plan is attached. This combustion source seeks to transfer allowances to one or
more replacement units for the replacement of thermal energy.

Date the combustion source commenced operation --------------------->

mm/yy

Number of hours the combustion source operated during the six
months immediately preceding this application ---------------------------->

Hrs

Start
Preceding six months of
operation -------------------------->

End (Date of Application)
–
mm/yy

mm/yy

Data supporting determination of operating hours are attached.

STEP 10
Identify the time period for
which the baseline data is
provided.

Baseline 1985 - 1987
Alternative Baseline, beginning with --------------------------------------->
year
Combustion source began operation after 1985.

Combustion source was subject to natural catastrophe
during 1985 - 1987. Documentation of natural catastrophe is
attached.

STEP 11
Complete and attach one
worksheet for each type of
fuel used at the combustion
source.

Number of completed worksheets attached ------------------------------------>

worksheets

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Plant Name (from Step 1)

STEP 12
For each fuel type used at the
combustion source, indicate
that a worksheet is attached,
enter the total 1985 (or first
year) fuel consumption from
the bottom row of the
worksheet, and enter the
average of the total fuel
consumption for the three
operating years from the
bottom row of the worksheet.
Enter the SO2 emissions for
the first operating year from
each worksheet.

Fuel Type

Combustion Source ID #

Total 1985 (or first year)
Fuel Consumption

Average Annual
Fuel Consumption

SO2 Emissions for 1985
(or first year)

mmBtu

lbs

mmBtu

lbs

mmBtu

lbs

mmBtu

lbs

mmBtu

lbs

mmBtu

lbs

mmBtu

lbs

mmBtu

lbs

Bituminous Coal

Subbituminous Coal

Lignite Coal

Distillate Oil

Residual Oil

Natural Gas

Other (describe):

(a)

STEP 13
Enter the total 1985 (or first
year) fuel consumption, the
total average annual fuel
consumption, and the total
1985 (or first year) actual SO2
emissions for all fuels used.

Total 1985
(or first year)
Fuel Consumption
mmBtu

Total SO2 Emissions for
1985 (or first year)

STEP 14
Calculate the actual 1985 (or
first year) SO2 emissions rate.

(b)
Total Average
Annual
Fuel Consumption
(Baseline)

Total SO2 Emissions
for 1985
(or first year)

mmBtu

Total 1985 (or first year)
Fuel Consumption

÷
mmBtu

(c)

lbs

Actual 1985 (or fist year)
SO2 Emissions Rate

=
mmBtu

lbs/mmBtu

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Plant Name (from Step 1)

Combustion Source ID #
Limit

STEP 15
Enter information for the 1985 (or
first year) allowable SO2 emissions
rate.

Units of Measure

Averaging Period

Regulatory Limit

Conversion Factor

Converted Rate

Annualization Factor

Annualized Rate

lbs/mmBtu

lbs/mmBtu
Limit
STEP 16
Enter the current allowable SO2
emissions rate.

Conversion Factor

Converted Rate

STEP 18
Identify the regulatory citations for
the SO2 emissions limits in Steps
15-17.

Averaging Period

lbs/mmBtu
Limit

STEP 17
Enter the current promulgated SO2
emissions limit, if different from
the current allowable SO2
emissions rate.

Units of Measure

Regulatory Limit

Units of Measure

Averaging Period

Regulatory Limit

Conversion Factor

Converted Rate

Regulatory
Limit
1985 (1st yr)
Allowable
(Step 15)
Current
Allowable
(Step 16)
Current
Promulgated
(Step 17)

Effective Date

lbs/mmBtu

Regulatory Citation and Name of Permitting Authority

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Plant Name (from Step 1)

STEP 19
Calculate and enter the
proposed allowances for the
combustion source.
STEP 20
Calculate and enter the
proposed allowances for the
combustion source, if the
current promulgated SO2
emissions limit differs from the
current allowable SO2
emissions rate.
STEP 21
Read the Opt-in Program
requirements and
certifications, and sign and
date.

Combustion Source ID #
Lowest of 3
SO2 Emission Rates

Baseline (Step 13(b))

÷ 2,000 =

X
mmBtu

lbs/mmBtu

allowances

Lowest of 4 SO2
Emission Rates

Baseline (Step 13(b))

Proposed Allowances

÷ 2,000 =

X
mmBtu

Proposed Allowances

lbs/mmBtu

allowances

Opt-in Program Requirements
Permit Requirements.
(1) The designated representative of each combustion source under 40 CFR part 74 shall:
(i) Submit a complete opt-in permit application (including a compliance plan).
(ii) Submit in a timely manner any supplemental information that the Administrator or the permitting authority
determines is necessary to review an opt-in permit application and issue or deny an opt-in permit;
(2) The owners and operators of each combustion source under 40 CFR part 74 shall:
(i) Have an opt-in permit; and
(ii) Operate the opt-in source in compliance with the opt-in permit.
Monitoring Requirements.
(1) The owners and operators and, to the extent applicable, the designated representative of each combustion source and
each opt-in source shall comply with the monitoring requirements of 40 CFR Parts 74 and 75.
(2) The emissions measurements recorded and reported in accordance with 40 CFR part 75 shall be used to determine
compliance by the opt-in source with the Acid Rain emissions limitations and emissions reduction requirements for sulfur
dioxide under the Acid Rain Program.
(3) The requirements of 40 CFR parts 74 and 75 shall not affect the responsibility of the owners and operators to monitor
emissions of other pollutants or other emissions characteristics at the opt-in source under other applicable requirements of
the Act and other provisions of the operating permit for the source.
Sulfur Dioxide Requirements.
(1) The owners and operators of each opt-in source shall:
(i) Hold allowances as of the allowance transfer deadline, in the opt-in source's compliance subaccount (after
deductions under 40 CFR 73.34(c)) not less than the total annual emissions of sulfur dioxide for the previous
calendar year from the opt-in source; and
(ii) Comply with the applicable Acid Rain emissions limitations for sulfur dioxide.
(2) Each ton of sulfur dioxide emitted in excess of the Acid Rain emissions limitations for sulfur dioxide shall constitute a
separate violation of the Act.
(3) An opt-in source shall be subject to the requirements under paragraph (1) of the sulfur dioxide requirements upon the
effective date of the opt-in source's opt-in permit.
(4) Allowances shall be held in, deducted from, or transferred among Allowance Tracking System accounts in accordance
with the Acid Rain Program, including 40 CFR parts 73 and 74.
(5) An allowance shall not be deducted in order to comply with the requirements under paragraph (1) of the sulfur dioxide
requirements prior to the calendar year for which the allowance was allocated.
(6) An allowance allocated by the Administrator under the Acid Rain Program is a limited authorization to emit sulfur dioxide
in accordance with the Acid Rain Program. No provision of the Acid Rain Program, the opt-in permit application, or the optin permit, and no provision of law shall be construed to limit the authority of the United States to terminate or limit such
authorization.
(7) An allowance allocated by the Administrator under the Acid Rain Program does not constitute a property right.
Excess Emissions Requirements.
(1) The designated representative of an affected unit that has excess emissions in any calendar year shall submit a
proposed offset plan, as required under 40 CFR part 77.
(2) The owners and operators of an affected unit that has excess emissions in any calendar year shall:
(i) Pay without demand the penalty required, and pay upon demand the interest on that penalty, as required by
40 CFR part 77; and
(ii) Comply with the terms of an approved offset plan, as required by 40 CFR part 77.

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Plant Name (from Step 1)

Combustion Source ID #

Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements.
(1) Unless otherwise provided, the owners and operators of the opt-in source shall keep on site at the opt-in source each of
the following documents for a period of 5 years from the date the document is created. This period may be extended for
cause, at any time prior to the end of the 5 years, in writing by the Administrator or permitting authority:
(i) The certificate of representation for the designated representative for the opt-in source and all documents that
demonstrate the truth of the statements in the certificate of representation, in accordance with 40 CFR 72.24, provided
that the certificate and documents shall be retained on site at the opt-in source beyond such 5-year period until such
documents are superseded because of the submission of a new certificate of representation changing the designated
representative;
(ii) All emissions monitoring information, in accordance with 40 CFR part 75;
(iii) Copies of all reports, compliance certifications, and other submissions, and all records made or required under the
Acid Rain Program; and
(iv) Copies of all documents used to complete an opt-in permit application and any other submission under the Acid
Rain Program or to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the Acid Rain Program.
(2) The designated representative of an affected source and each affected unit at the source shall submit the reports and
compliance certifications required under the Acid Rain Program, including those under 40 CFR part 72 subpart I and 40
CFR part 75
Liability.
(1) Any person who knowingly violates any requirement or prohibition of the Acid Rain Program or an opt-in permit,
including any requirement for the payment of any penalty owed to the United States, shall be subject to enforcement
pursuant to section 113(c) of the Act.
(2) Any person who knowingly makes a false, material statement in any record, submission, or report under the Acid Rain
Program shall be subject to criminal enforcement pursuant to section 113(c) of the Act and 18 U.S.C. 1001.
(3) No permit revision shall excuse any violation of the requirements of the Acid Rain Program that occurs prior to the date
that the revision takes effect.
(4) Each affected source and each affected unit shall meet the requirements of the Acid Rain Program.
(5) Any provision of the Acid Rain Program that applies to an affected source (including a provision applicable to the
designated representative of an affected source) shall also apply to the owners and operators of such source and of the
affected units at the source.
(6) Any provision of the Acid Rain Program that applies to an affected unit (including a provision applicable to the
designated representative of an affected unit shall also apply to the owners and operators of such affected unit. Except as
provided under 40 CFR 72.44 (Phase II repowering extension plans) and 40 CFR part 76 (NOx averaging plans), and
except with regard to the requirements applicable to affected units with a common stack under 40 CFR part 75 (including
40 CFR 75.16, 75.17, and 75.18), the owners and operators and the designated representative of one affected unit shall
not be liable for any violation by any other affected unit of which they are not owners or operators or the designated
representative and that is located at a source of which they are not owners or operators or the designated representative.
(7) Each violation of a provision of 40 CFR parts 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77 and 78 by an affected source or affected unit, or by
an owner or operator or designated representative of such source or unit, shall be a separate violation of the Act.
Effect on Other Authorities. No provision of the Acid Rain Program, an opt-in permit application, or an opt-in permit shall be
construed as:
(1) Except as expressly provided in title IV of the Act, exempting or excluding the owners and operators and, to the extent
applicable, the designated representative of an affected source or affected unit from compliance with any other provision of
the Act, including the provisions of title I of the Act relating to applicable National Ambient Air Quality Standards or State
Implementation Plans·
(2) Limiting the number of allowances a unit can hold; provided, that the number of allowances held by the unit shall not
affect the source's obligation to comply with any other provisions of the Act;
(3) Requiring a change of any kind in any State law regulating electric utility rates and charges, affecting any State law
regarding such State regulation, or limiting such State regulation, including any prudence review requirements under such
State law;
(4) Modifying the Federal Power Act or affecting the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the
Federal Power Act; or,
(5) Interfering with or impairing any program for competitive bidding for power supply in a State in which such program is
established.
Certifications
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the combustion source is not an affected unit under 40 CFR 72.6.
I certify that the data submitted under subpart C of part 74 reflects actual operations of the combustion source and has not
been adjusted in any way.
I am authorized to make this submission on behalf of the owners and operators of the combustion source or opt-in sources
for which the submission is made. I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined, and am familiar with, the
statements and information submitted in this document and all its attachments. Based on my inquiry of those individuals
with primary responsibility for obtaining the information, I certify that the statements and information are to the best of my
knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
statements and information or omitting required statements and information, including the possibility of fine or
imprisonment.

Name
Signature
EPA Form 7610-26 (Rev 12-2009)

Date

Acid Rain Program
Instructions for
Opt-in Permit Application (40 CFR 74.16)
The designated representative of a combustion source that seeks to participate in the Opt-in Program is required to submit
an opt-in permit application. The opt-in permit application gives EPA necessary information about the combustion source,
such as its location, operating history, and emissions data.
Please type or print. The alternate designated representative may sign in lieu of the designated representative. For
assistance, call the Acid Rain Hotline at (202) 233-9620. Enter the plant name from Step 1, the combustion source ID
number from Step 2, and the date in the boxes provided on each page.
STEP 1

NADB is the National Allowance Data Base for the Acid Rain Program. To obtain the database on diskette, call
the Acid Rain Hotline at (202) 233-9620. This data file is in dBase format for use on an IBM-compatible PC. It
requires approximately 2 megabytes of hard disk space.
If the combustion source does not have an ORIS code, use the code from the Department of Energy 867 form.
If no 867 form has been filed for the combustion source, leave this space blank, and EPA will assign a code.

STEP 2

The combustion source ID number and the combustion source short name are the ID number and name
assigned by the operator to distinguish this combustion source from others at the facility.

STEP 3

Enter the latitude and longitude if they are known. If not, leave blank.
Enter the plant mailing address if it is different from the plant site address.

STEP 4

If the combustion source has participated in the Opt-in Program prior to submitting the current application, the
combustion source may not submit a new opt-in permit application until four years after the effective date of its
most recent opt-in permit. The opt-in permit's effective date is defined under 40 CFR 74.14(d)(1). This
restriction does not affect participating opt-in sources when renewing their opt-in permits.

STEP 5

Briefly describe the combustion source for which the opt-in permit application is being submitted and the
facility where the combustion source is located.
Example:
General Facility Description: Paper mill
Combustion Source Description: Boiler supplying steam to pulping process.
Attach a diagram showing the general layout of the facility and the location of the combustion source within the
facility.

STEP 6

Check the first box if the combustion source uses a scrubber to control SO2 emissions. If the combustion
source uses other SO2 control methods, check the second box and identify the method in the space provided.
If the combustion source does not use controls for SO2 emissions, check the third box.

STEP 7

The combustion source must submit two copies of a complete monitoring plan with the opt-in permit
application.
Check the second box or the third box to indicate when the Certificate of Representation for the combustion
source was submitted. The Certificate of Representation must be submitted prior to or at the same time as the
opt-in permit application.

STEP 8

Each combustion source must hold sufficient allowances to cover its emissions of SO2 as required in 40 CFR
72.9(c)(1).
If the combustion source seeks to transfer allowances to a replacement unit or units for the replacement of
thermal energy under 40 CFR 74.47, check the second box and submit a Thermal Energy Plan form.

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STEP 9

Opt-in Permit Application Instructions
Enter the month and year that the combustion source commenced operation.
Enter the number of hours that the combustion source operated during the six months preceding the application, the dates
for this six month period, and indicate that data supporting the determination of the number of operating hours are
attached. You may submit this data in ASCII format on a 3 1/2 inch high density floppy disk. If so, provide the file name
and a complete description of the data layout of the file.

STEP 10

If the combustion source began operating before January 1, 1985, use data from 1985, 1986 and 1987 to determine the
baseline utilization. Check the top box.
If the combustion sources began operating after January 1, 1985, or if the data required for determining the baseline
utilization of the combustion source are not available due solely to a natural catastrophe, use data from the first three
consecutive calendar years after December 31,1985, when the combustion source operated. Check the appropriate box
and enter the first year for which data are used.

STEP 11

For each type of fuel used at the combustion source, complete and attach one Opt-in Permit Application Worksheet. Enter
the number of worksheets attached in the box in Step 11.

STEP 12

Check the box next to each type of fuel combusted by the combustion source to indicate that a worksheet for that fuel is
attached. If a fuel type used at the combustion source is not listed, check the "Other" box at the bottom of the table, and
identify the fuel in the space provided.
Enter the total 1985 (or first year) fuel consumption, average annual fuel consumption, and SO2 emissions for 1985 (or
first year) from the bottom of the worksheet for each fuel type.

STEP 13

Total the 1985 (or first year) fuel consumption amounts listed in Step 12, and enter the result in box (a).
Total the average annual fuel consumption amounts listed in Step 12, and enter the result in box (b). This is the baseline
utilization.
Total the SO2 emissions for 1985 (or first year) listed in Step 12, and enter the result in box (c).

STEP 14

Enter the total SO2 emissions for 1985 (or first year) from box (c) of Step 13. Divide it by the total 1985 (or first year) fuel
consumption from box (a) of Step 13. The result is the actual 1985 (or first year) SO2 emissions rate.

STEPS 15,
16 and 17

In Steps 15, 16 and 17, enter the three federally enforceable SO2 emissions limits used to calculate the allowance
allocation. These limits are (1) the 1985 allowable SO2 emissions rate; (2) the current allowable SO2 emissions rate; and
(3) the current promulgated SO2 emissions limit. Please refer to 40 CFR 72.2, 74.23, 74.24 and 74.25 for additional
descriptions of these limits.
If the regulatory limit is not measured in Ibs/mmBtu, use the appropriate conversion factor from the table below.
Unit of
Measurement

Conversion Factors
Bituminous Coal

Subbituminous Coal

Lignite Coal

Oil

lbs Sulfur/mmBtu

2.0

% Sulfur in fuel

1.66

2.22

2.86

1.07

0.00287

0.00384

0.00167

0.00334

ppm SO2
ppm Sulfur in fuel

Tons SO2/hour

2 x 8760/(annual fuel consumption for specified year * 10 )

lbs SO2/hour

8760/(annual fuel consumption for specified year * 10 )

Annual fuel consumption is defined in 40 CFR 74.20; specified calendar year is defined in 40 CFR 74.23(a)(2).

Opt-in Permit Application Instructions

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For Step 15, enter the appropriate annualization factor from the table below.
Annualization Factors

Type of Combustion Source

Scrubbed Unit

Unscrubbed Unit

Unit Combusting Oil, Gas, or Some
Combination

1.00

Coal Unit with Averaging Time ≤ 1 day

0.93

0.89

0.97

0.92

1.00

0.96

1.00

0.93

0.89

Coal Unit with Averaging Time = 1 week
Coal Unit with Averaging Time = 30 days
Coal Unit with Averaging Time = 90 days
Coal Unit with Averaging Time = 1 year
Coal Unit with Federal limit, but Averaging
Time Not Specified

Example: In 1985, a commercial boiler fueled by residual oil, with a rated capacity of 245 mmBtu per hour, was subject to a
SIP standard prohibiting the use of fuel oil with greater than 2.0% sulfur, with a three month weighted average of fuel sulfur
content. This combustion source would calculate its 1985 allowable emissions rate in Step 15 as follows:

Regulatory Limit

Conversion Factor

Converted Rate

Annualization Factor

Limit

Units of Measure

Averaging Period

2.0

3 mos.

1.07

2.14

lbs/mmBtu

1.0
Annualized Rate

2.14

lbs/mmBtu

STEP 18

Enter the effective date of each SO2 emissions limit in Steps 15, 16 and 17. Provide the regulatory citation for each of
these emissions limits, and identify the permitting authority under which the emissions limit was established or through
which it is enforced.

STEP 19

Enter the baseline utilization from Step 13(b) in the first box. Enter the lowest of the three rates in Steps 14, 15 and 16 in
the second box. Divide the product by 2,000 to determine the proposed allowances for the combustion source.

STEP 20

If the combustion source does not have a current promulgated SO2 emissions limit, skip to Step 21. Otherwise, complete
both Step 19 and Step 20. In Step 20, enter the baseline utilization from Step 13(b) in the first box. Enter the lowest of the
four limits in Steps 14, 15, 16 and 17. Divide the product by 2,000 to determine the proposed allowances for the
combustion source for when the current promulgated SO2 emissions limit becomes effective.

STEP 21

Read the Opt-in Program requirements and certifications, and sign and date.

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Opt-in Permit Application Instructions

Submission Instructions
Mail the original completed opt-in permit application and the original completed worksheet for each fuel used at the combustion source, and
three photocopies of the entire submission, to the permitting authority responsible for issuing the opt-in permit. Initially, the EPA region is
the permitting authority. As States and, in some cases, local air pollution control agencies are authorized to issue permits under titles IV
and V, they will become permitting authorities.
Paperwork Burden Estimate
The burden on the public for collecting and reporting of information under this request is estimated at 140 hours per response. Send
comments regarding this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to: Chief, Information Policy Branch
(2136), Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street SW, Washington, D.C. 20460; and to: Paperwork Reduction Project (OMB# 20600258). Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, D.C. 20503. Do not send this form to
these addresses; see the submission instructions above.

United States
Environmental Protection Agency
Acid Rain Program

OMB No. 2060-0258
Approval expires 11/30/2012

Opt-In Permit Application Worksheet

Plant Name (from Step 1)

Combustion Source ID# (from Step 2)

For more information, see instructions and refer to 40 CFR 74.20-74.22
Page

Type of Fuel:

Heat Content Units:

Control System Efficiency

Fuel Units:

SO2 Emissions Factor:

Fuel Pretreatment Efficiency:

(a)

(b)

1985/1st Operating Year:
Quantity

Heat
Content

(c)

1986/2nd Operating Year:

Fuel
Consumption

Quantity

Heat
Content

(d)

1987/3rd Operating Year

Fuel
Consumption

Quantity

Heat
Content

1985/1st Year

Fuel
Consumption

SO2
Emissions

Jan

mmBtu

lbs

Feb

mmBtu

lbs

Mar

mmBtu

lbs

Apr

mmBtu

lbs

May

mmBtu

lbs

June

mmBtu

lbs

July

mmBtu

lbs

Aug

mmBtu

lbs

Sep

mmBtu

lbs

Oct

mmBtu

lbs

Nov

mmBtu

lbs

Dec

mmBtu

lbs

ANNUAL

mmBtu

lbs

Total these values for each worksheet and transfer
each total to Step 12 of the Opt-in Permit Application
EPA Form 7610-26W (Rev 12-2009)

1985/1st Operating Year
Fuel Consumption
mmBtu

Average Annual Fuel
Consumption
mmBtu

1985/1st yr
SO2 Emissions
lbs

Acid Rain Program
Instructions for Opt-in Permit
Application Worksheet (40 CFR 74.20-74.22)
For each fuel used at the combustion source, the designated representative must complete a worksheet to be submitted with
the opt-in permit application. The worksheet provides space for all of the information that is required for each fuel in 40 CFR
74.20-74.22. The information calculated using the worksheet is transferred to the opt-in permit application and used in
determining the proposed SO2 allowances for the combustion source.
Please type or print. For assistance, call the Acid Rain Hotline at (202) 233-9620. Enter the plant name from Step 1 and the
combustion source ID number from Step 2 of the opt-in permit application in the boxes in the upper right corner. If more than
one worksheet is needed, photocopy the worksheet and indicate the page order and total number of worksheets (e.g., 1 of 4,
2 of 4, etc.) in the boxes in the upper right corner of each page.

PART I - HEADING INFORMATION
Fuel Units and Heat Content Units. Specify the fuel type for which the worksheet is being completed in the first space.
Select the fuel units and the heat content units for the fuel type from the chart below, and enter them in the corresponding
spaces on the worksheet.

Fuel

Fuel Units

Heat Content Units

Coal

Thousands of tons

Btu per pound

Oil

Thousands of barrels

Btu per barrel

Natural Gas

Million standard cubic feet

Btu per standard cubic foot

Other

Combustion source should specify

If the fuel type for the worksheet is not listed in the chart, the combustion source should specify the appropriate fuel units and
heat content units in the space provided on the worksheet.
SO2 Emissions Factor. Calculate the SO2 emissions factor using the following formula:
SO2 Emissions Factor = (average percent of sulfur by weight) x (k)
The value of k for several types of fuel is shown in the following chart:
Fuel Type

Bituminous coal or anthracite

39,000

Subbituminous coal

35,000

Lignite

30,000

Distillate (light) oil

5,964

Residual (heavy) oil

6,594

Natural gas
Other fuels

0.6
Combustion source should
consult with EPA

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Opt-in Permit Application Worksheet Instructions

Enter the SO2 emissions factor and the corresponding units from the chart below in the space on the worksheet.

Fuel Type

SO2 Emissions Factor Units

Coal

lbs per thousand tons

Oil

lbs per thousand barrels

Natural Gas

lbs per million standard cubic feet

Other

Combustion source should consult with EPA

If the fuel type for the worksheet is not listed in the charts, the combustion source should consult with EPA to specify the
constant to be used in the calculation and/or the SO2 emissions factor units. Attach the SO2 emissions factor calculation to
the worksheet.
Control System Efficiency and Fuel Pretreatment Efficiency. These are determined in Method 19 of 40 CFR part 60. Please
attach the relevant calculations.

PART II - TABLE INFORMATION
Operating Year. If the combustion source began operating before January 1, 1985, enter data from 1985, 1986 and 1987. If
the combustion source began operating after January 1, 1985, or if the data required on the worksheet are not available due
solely to a natural catastrophe, use data from the first three consecutive calendar years after December 31, 1985, when the
combustion source operated and for which data are available. Enter the operating years for which data are used in the
spaces at the top of the table.
Quantity, Sulfur Content (%S), and Heat Content. This information may be submitted on a monthly or annual basis.
Fuel Consumption. This information may be submitted on a monthly or annual basis. For each month and/or each year,
determine the fuel consumption using the following formula:
Fuel Consumption =

of fuel
x (heat content) x (unit conversion)
( quantity
consumed )

If submitting monthly data, total the monthly fuel consumption amounts to determine the annual fuel consumption.
The unit conversion for several types of fuel is listed in the following chart:
Fuel Type
Coal
Oil
Natural Gas
Other

Unit Conversion
2
0.001
1
Combustion source must specify

If the fuel type for this worksheet is not listed, the combustion source must specify the unit conversion in the calculation.
Enter the annual fuel consumption for each year in the space on the bottom row of the table, and attach to the worksheet the
annual fuel consumption calculation for each of the three operating years for which data are submitted.

Opt-in Permit Application Worksheet Instructions

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SO2 Emissions for 1985 or First Operating Year. For 1985 or the first operating year for which data are submitted,
determine the SO2 emissions using the following formula:
SO2
Emissions
Formula

(

quantity of
fuel
consumed

) (
x

SO2
emissions
factor

) (
x

control
system
efficiency

) (
x

fuel
1- pretreatment
efficiency

)

If the combustion source has submitted monthly data, determine the SO2 emissions for each month of 1985 or the first operating
year and enter the results in column (d). If the combustion source has submitted annual data, determine the SO2 emissions for
the entire year, and enter the result in the appropriate box at the bottom of the page. Attach the SO2 emissions for 1985 or first
operating year calculation to the worksheet.
PART III - SUMMARY INFORMATION
1985 or First Operating Year Fuel Consumption. Calculate the fuel consumption for 1985 or the first operating year and enter
the result in the bottom row of the table and in the box at the bottom of the worksheet. Also enter this result at Step 12 of the
opt-in permit application for the fuel type discussed in the worksheet.
Average Annual Fuel Consumption. Average the annual fuel consumption for the three operating years, and enter the result
in the box at the bottom of the worksheet. Also enter this average at Step 12 of the opt-in permit application for the fuel type
discussed in the worksheet.
SO2 Emissions for 1985 or First Operating Year. Calculate the total SO2 emissions for 1985 or the first operating year using
the formula provided above and enter the result in the box at the bottom of the worksheet. Also enter this total at Step 12 of the
opt-in permit application for the fuel type discussed in the worksheet.

File Type	application/pdf
File Title	Opt-In Permit Application
Subject	opt-in permit, application, EPA, Acid Rain Program, OMB No 2060-0258
Author	EPA
File Modified	2010-01-20
File Created	2010-01-20