A. Equipment Shutdown:
1. In the case of shutdown of air pollution control equipment for necessary scheduled maintenance, the intent to shut down such equipment shall be reported to the air quality section at least twenty four (24) hours prior to the planned shutdown.
2. Such prior notice shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
a. Identification of the specific facility to be taken out of service as well as its location;
b. The expected length of time that the air pollution control equipment will be out of service;
c. The nature and quantity of emissions of air pollutants likely to be emitted during the shutdown period;
d. Measures, such as the use of off shift labor and equipment, that will be taken to minimize the length of the shutdown period or minimize the quantity of emissions;
e. The reasons why it would be impossible or impractical to shut down the source operation during the maintenance period;
f. Approval from the department to continue operations during the period of shutdown.
B. Equipment Malfunction: Excessive emissions resulting from unavoidable breakdown of equipment or procedures must be reported immediately (within 24 hours) to the air quality section. Within five (5) days of the beginning of such an incident, a written report shall be submitted to the air quality section which shall include the cause and nature of the event, estimated quantity of pollutant, time of emissions, and steps taken to control the emission and to prevent recurrence. Such emission shall not be deemed in violation providing this report is considered acceptable to the air quality section. (Prior code § 3-1-11)