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EPA 453/B-94-072
USER'S MANUAL FOR THE BLIS BBS
CONTROL TECHNOLOGY CENTER
SPONSORED BY:
Emission Standards Division
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory
Office of Research and Development
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
September 1994
U S Environmental Protection Agency
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USER'S MANUAL FOR THE BLIS BBS
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VfGYAN Inc.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Prepared for:
Control Technology Center
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
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DISCLAIMER
This user's manual was prepared for the Control Technology Center, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, by ViGYAN Inc., 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 900, Falls Church, VA 22041-
3406, in partial fulfillment of Contract No. 68-D3-0061. Any reference to a particular software
product is not intended as an endorsement of that product.
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PREFACE
This user's manual was prepared for and funded by the RACT/BACT/LAER
Clearinghouse (RBLC), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The RBLC was
established to assist State and local air pollution control personnel in making control technology
determinations and in sharing technology information. This user's manual coincides with the
inclusion of the RACT/BACT/LAER Information System (BLIS) in the EPA Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) Technology Transfer Network.
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Table of Contents
Part 1 -- Introduction Page 1-1
Regulatory Basis Page 1-2
The BLIS Bulletin Board System Page 1-3
BLIS BBS Features Page 1-3
Gaining Access to BLIS Page 1-4
Part 2 ~ Information in BLIS Page 2-1
Organization of BLIS Data Page 2-1
The BLIS Data Bases Page 2-5
Part 3 - Conducting a Search in BLIS Page 3-1
The Standard Query Page 3-4
The Advanced Query Page 3-10
Viewing a Subset Page 3-14
Part 4 — Downloading Information to Your PC Page 4-1
Part 5 ~ Editing Information Online in BLIS Page 5-1
Editing the BLIS Data Base Page 5-6
Adding New Determinations to the Data Base Page 5-15
Part 6 - Using the PC-Based Editor Page 6-1
Installing the Editor Page 6-1
Using the Editor to Build Your Data Base Page 6-2
Creating a Report from Your Data Base Page 6-4
Compressing Your Data Page 6-7
Transferring Your Determinations to the RBLC Page 6-8
Appendix A — Agency Code Listing Page A-l
Appendix B ~ Process Code Listing Page B-l
Appendix C — Standard Emission Limit Units by Process Page C-l
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Appendix D -- Abbreviations for Processes, Units, and Pollutants Page D-l
Abbreviations for Processes and Descriptors Page D-l
Abbreviations for Emission Limit Units Page D-3
Abbreviations for Pollutants Page D-5
Appendix E -- Information on the OAQPS TTN Page E-l
Appendix F — Valid Values for Data Elements Page F-l
Appendix G - Examples of BLIS Standard Reports Page G-l
Index of Control Technology Determinations Page G-l
Control Technology Determinations by Process Page G-2
Detailed Source Listing Page G-3
Scheduling Report Page G-6
Statistical Ranking Report Page G-7
Freeform Data Page G-10
Lotus/dBase data format Page G-l4
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List of Tables and Figures
Table 2.1 -- Names and Characteristics of BLIS Data Fields Page 2-6
Figure 3.1 - BLIS Main Menu Page 3-1
Figure 3.2a - BLIS Data Base Selection Menu Page 3-2
Figure 3.2b - BLIS Historical Data Base Selection Menu Page 3-2
Figure 3.3 ~ BLIS Query Menu Page 3-3
Figure 3.4 ~ Standard Search Menu Screen #1 Page 3-4
Figure 3.5 ~ Standard Search Operator Selection Menu Page 3-5
Figure 3.6 — Standard Search Value Selection Screen Page 3-5
Figure 3.7 — Standard Search Screen 1st search criterion Page 3-6
Figure 3.8 - Standard Search Connector Selection Menu Page 3-7
Figure 3.9 - Display Screen Following Initial Search Page 3-8
Figure 3.10 ~ Reactivate Subset Menu Page 3-9
Figure 3.11 -- Reduce Subset Menu Page 3-9
Figure 3.12 - Advanced Search Create/Reduce Subset Menu Page 3-10
Figure 3.13 — Completed Criteria List for an Advanced Search Page 3-11
Figure 3.14 ~ Advanced BLIS Criteria List After Page 3-11
Figure 3.15 ~ Advanced Search Screen While Conducting a Search Page 3-13
Figure 3.16 ~ Results of Advanced Search Page 3-13
Figure 3.17 -- Advanced Search Edit Page 3-14
Figure 3.18 - Facility Level List Page 3-15
Figure 3.19 - Process Level List Page 3-15
Figure 3.20 ~ Facility Level Information Page 3-16
Figure 3.21 — Facility Level Information After Removal From Download Page 3-16
Figure 3.22 -- Facility #2 Removed From Download Page 3-17
Figure 3.23 -- Pollutant Level List Page 3-18
Figure 3.24 -- Process Level Information Page 3-18
Figure 3.25 - Pollutant Level Information Page 3-19
Figure 4.1 — Download Format Menu Page 4-2
Figure 4.2 -- Download Options Menu Page 4-3
Figure 4.3 - Options for BLIS Scheduling Report Page 4-3
Figure 4.4 — Download File Name Prompt Page 4-4
Figure 5.1 ~ BLIS Main Menu Page 5-1
Figure 5.2 - Password Entry Box Page 5-2
Figure 5.3 - Invalid Password Entered into BLIS Page 5-2
Figure 5.4 ~ Record Selection Menu Page 5-3
Figure 5.5 ~ Enter BLIS ID Page 5-4
Figure 5.6 - Edit Access Denied Page 5-4
Figure 5.7 ~ Invalid BLIS ID Page 5-5
Figure 5.8 - Add New Facility Selected Page 5-6
Figure 5.9 ~ Facility List Page 5-7
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List of Tables and Figures
Figure 5.10 - Process List Page 5-7
Figure 5.11 -- Facility Data Screen Page 5-9
Figure 5.12 ~ Record Flagged as Complete Page 5-9
Figure 5.13 - Edit Option Selected from Facility Data Screen Page 5-10
Figure 5.14 ~ Delete Option Selected from Facility Data Screen Page 5-11
Figure 5.15 - Pollutant List Page 5-12
Figure 5.16 - Process Data Screen Page 5-12
Figure 5.17 - Edit Process Screen Page 5-13
Figure 5.18 - Pollutant Data Screen Page 5-14
Figure 5.19 - Edit Pollutant Screen Page 5-14
Figure 5.20 - Add Facility Screen Page 5-16
Figure 5.21 - Facility Data Saved Page 5-16
Figure 5.22 - Add Process Screen Page 5-17
Figure 5.23 -- Process Data Saved Page 5-17
Figure 5.24 ~ Add Pollutant Screen Page 5-18
Figure 6.1 -- Editor Main Menu Page 6-3
Figure 6.2 - Edit Menu Page 6-3
Figure 6.3 -- Report Menu Page 6-5
Figure 6.4 ~ Entering a Date for a Partial Report Page 6-5
Figure 6.5 -- Number of Records for Report Display Page 6-6
Figure 6.6 -- Report Status Message Page 6-6
Figure 6.7 -- File Name Prompt Box Page 6-7
Figure 6.8 - Existing File Warning Page 6-8
Figure 6.9 - E-mail Prompts Page 6-9
Figure 6.10 - Enclosing a File with a Message Page 6-10
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USER'S MANUAL FOR THE BLIS BBS
Part 1 — Introduction
Welcome to the BACT/LAER Information System (BUS)! BLIS is a product of the
RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse (RBLC). EPA established the RACT/BACT/LAER
Clearinghouse to assist state and local air pollution control personnel in making control
technology determinations and in sharing technology information. This user's manual describes
the purpose and function of BLIS.
The basic purposes of the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse are:
• To provide state and local agencies with current control technology
determinations.
• To summarize recent determinations for sources of similar size and nature.
• To provide data on the specific emission limits imposed on existing, new, or
modified sources across the country.
By presenting a representative sample of control determinations, the Clearinghouse should serve
as a reference or a starting point for state and local agencies when making RACT, BACT, or
LAER determinations.
Initially, the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse was a manual system, and EPA regional
offices and state and local agencies submitted summaries of their determinations to the Control
Programs Development Division (CPDD). The CPDD then categorized the determination by
source type or category and compiled and duplicated the determinations for periodic transmittal
to the state and local agencies.
Discussions with state and local agency personnel, EPA regional staff, and representatives
of the Association of Local Air Pollution Control Officials (ALAPCO) and the State and
Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators (STAPPA) resulted in the design of an
automated system to provide up-to-date information regarding RACT, BACT, and LAER
determinations. In accordance with this automated system design, the RACT/BACT/LAER
Clearinghouse Information System (BLIS) was created. BLIS is a data base system that performs
the following three functions:
• Allows rapid updating of RACT/BACT/LAER determinations.
• Allows rapid production of RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse reports.
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• Allows EPA regional offices and state and local agency representatives to have
more direct computer access to the data in the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse.
Regulatory Basis
The Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1970 gave the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
the responsibility and authority to control air pollution in the United States and its territories.
One of the responsibilities given to EPA under Section 108 of the CAA is to publish information
on air pollution control techniques. This information includes data on available technology and
methods for prevention and control of air pollution.
One of the goals of the CAA is regulation by states of their own sources of air pollution.
Section 110 of the CAA requires each state to adopt and submit to EPA a State Implementation
Plan (SIP) for attaining and maintaining the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)
in all regions of the state. Each state, therefore, must decide which existing emission sources
should be controlled and to what extent. Quite often this control for existing sources represents
Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT).
Section 111 of the CAA gives EPA the authority to establish performance standards for
various emissions sources at a national level. These New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
apply to both new and modified sources; they must reflect the degree of emission reduction
achievable through the application of the best system of continuous emission reduction as
determined by the EPA Administrator. NSPS takes into consideration the cost of achieving such
emission reduction, any non-air quality, health, and environmental impacts, and energy
requirements.
The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 added to EPA's authority and responsibilities.
The Amendments required that certain control technologies be imposed by the states. Section
165 allows no construction of major stationary sources in an area subject to the Prevention of
Significant Air Quality Deterioration (PSD) requirements unless the source uses Best Available
Control Technology (BACT). For these sources, BACT applies for each pollutant subject to
regulation under the CAA. BACT applies to emissions resulting from any major source that the
permitting authority determines (on a case-by-case basis) can achieve the limitation. The BACT
limit takes energy, environmental, and economic impacts, as well as other costs, into account.
NSPS is the baseline for BACT; in no event shall the application of BACT result in emissions
of any pollutants in excess of the emissions allowed by any applicable NSPS.
Section 172 states that each SIP for an area that does not currently attain NAAQS must
require, among other things, permits for the construction and operation of new or modified
stationary sources. Before a permit to construct may be issued, the proposed new source must
comply with the Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER). LAER refers to the emission rate
that reflects the most stringent emission limitation contained in any SIP for a source category
(unless the source demonstrates that such limitations are not achievable) or the most stringent
emission limitation achieved by a source in the source category, whichever is more stringent.
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LAER does not take economic factors into account. LAER should never be less stringent than
the emission limit stipulated in an applicable NSPS for the source category.
Although the specific criteria governing RACT, BACT, LAER, or NSPS vary, the general
underlying approach is to require "best control" on all major existing, new, or modified sources.
The complexity and number of new source review (NSR) decisions has increased over the past
several years, and more state and local programs are accepting the complete responsibility for
issuing PSD and nonattainment permits. Thus, it is extremely important that information be
available to assist control agencies in making the necessary control technology determinations
in a nationally consistent manner. The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 made submittal of
LAER to the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse Information System mandatory.
The BLIS Bulletin Board System
From 1986 to 1992, BLIS was housed on the National Computer Center's IBM 3090
computer and used the System 2000 Software. In 1991 in response to a planned phase-out of
System 2000, EPA began the task of choosing a new system to house BLIS. After reviewing
various options, (including mainframe, PC-based bulletin board, and hybrid options) EPA chose
to move BLIS to a PC-based bulletin board system (BBS). Since October 1992, BLIS has been
part of the Technology Transfer Network. The BLIS BBS uses "tbbs" for its bulletin board
software and "tdbs" for its data base software. The system is written primarily in "tdbs" or a
dBase-based language.
BLIS BBS Features
Coinciding with the move of BLIS to a BBS is an upgrade of BLIS. The BLIS BBS
includes two different search processes. In the first process, a menu-driven search, users respond
to a series of questions in order to design a search and view the results on screen. The second
process, a more advanced search, is designed for the more sophisticated BLIS user. Users of the
advanced search can design a search, recall and reselect subsets, and edit the search criteria on
one screen.
Users of BLIS can view the results of a search on screen and download the results to their
PCs. While viewing determinations on screen, users can remove any unwanted determinations
from their download set. As users view information on screen, they will notice that the BLIS
BBS contains many fields which provide valuable information to permit writers. The view
process also allows users to select the specific facilities, processes, and pollutants which they
would like to see; users no longer have to scroll through the entire set of selected determinations.
The third noticeable BLIS feature is the User Edit and Update. Before development of
the BLIS BBS, only EPA Headquarters staff could add RACT, BACT, or LAER determinations
to BLIS. With the BLIS BBS, designated users now have the opportunity to input their agency's
determinations directly. Each agency's designated users with update responsibility must obtain
update authority and use a BLIS password in order to take advantage of this feature.
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These features, as well as other features planned for future development, are all explained
in this manual. The manual is organized in a three-ring binder to allow for easy addition of
information as new features are developed.
Gaining Access to BLIS
To access the BLIS BBS you will need a PC, a modem and phone line, and
communications software. Additionally, you will need to register for the TTN. In order to
register for the TTN, follow these steps:
• Set communication parameters to 8 data bits, a parity of N, and 1 stop bit. Set
terminal emulation to VT100, VT102, VT/ANSI, or ANSI.
• Call (919) 541-5742 for modems up to 14,400 bps. The Internet address is:
TELNET ttnbbs.rtpnc.epa.gov.
• Go through the automated registration process and you will be a registered user.
See Appendix E for more information on the TTN.
If you are the agency's designated user with update responsibility, you will also need a
BLIS password. To receive a BLIS password, call EPA at (919) 541-2736; the EPA staff person
will assign you a BLIS password as well as your security clearance for inputting determinations.
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USER'S MANUAL FOR THE BLIS BBS
Part 2 - Information in BLIS
The primary product of the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse is a report of information
that has been obtained from RACT, BACT, and LAER determinations made by various pollution
control agencies. The report contains information on process types, the facility that applied for
the construction permit, the basis for the limit (RACT, BACT, or LAER), pertinent source
operating parameters such as capacity, pollutant emission rates, control technology, control
agency contacts, and scheduling data.
Organization of BLIS Data
BLIS maintains information on a variety of data elements. This information is separated
into three main categories: facility data, process data, and pollutant data. The data are organized
so that each facility determination may have multiple processes and each process may emit
multiple pollutants. Each facility has at least one process and at least one pollutant. The
information that EPA maintains in BLIS on each of the three levels (facility, process, and
pollutant) is listed below. Together these files make up the primary BLIS data base. See Table
2.1 (beginning p. 2-6) for the format for each field mentioned below.
1. Facility Information
FACILITY NUMBER: A unique number given to each BLIS determination
by BLIS. This numeric field is used only by the BLIS staff for tracking
purposes and does not appear on-screen.
BLIS ID: The unique identification number assigned to each BLIS
determination by EPA staff. The number consists of the state abbreviation
and a four digit number, i.e. AK-0001 is the first determination entered
from Alaska. A suffix may exist for old determinations for clarification.
COMPANY ADDRESS INFORMATION: The actual location of the facility
including company (facility) name, street address, city, county, state, zip
code, and EPA region.
STATUS OF THE FACILITY: A one-letter field describing whether the permit
is for a new or modified source.
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PERMIT NUMBER: A number which the permit issuing agency assigns the
permit. If the permit is issued by the EPA regional office, this number
would be entered in the region file number.
AGENCY INFORMATION: Four fields which provide information on the
issuing agency. The first field is the agency name (automatically assigned
based on the agency code); the second is the agency code (see Appendix
A). The third and fourth fields provide a name and phone number for
permitting personnel to use if they have questions regarding the
determination.
NOTES: This field allows the BLIS user to include explanatory
information about the determination which he or she enters into BLIS.
LAST UPDATE: A field which allows BLIS users to see when the last
changes were made to each determination.
ENTRY DATE: Date that the determination was first entered into the BLIS
permanent data base.
SIC CODE: This code is the standard industrial classification for facilities used
throughout the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) at EPA.
ADDITIONAL IDs: Other ID numbers which can be found at this level
when applicable are the AIRS ID and the EPA ID.
SCHEDULING INFORMATION: Permitting scheduling dates are stored in
BLIS, such as the following:
* date application is received
* final permit issued (estimated and actual)
* start-up date (estimated and actual)
* compliance verification (estimated and actual)
BLIS also includes a logical field with information on whether the
permitting agency held a public hearing.
Process Information
PROCESS NUMBER: A unique number given to each BLIS determination
process by BLIS. This numeric field is used only by the BLIS staff for
tracking purposes and does not appear on-screen.
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PROCESS TYPE CODE: A code assigned to each process (see Appendix B)
used to categorize determinations.
PROCESS DESCRIPTION: The name of the process which describes the
process listed (examples in Appendix B).
THROUGHPUT CAPACITY AND UNITS: For each process listed in a
determination, BLIS contains information of the throughput capacity of the
process unit, i.e. boiler size is often specified using a throughput capacity
measured in MMBTU per hour.
STANDARD BOILER SIZE: This field is used to compare boiler sizes in
BLIS. All boiler sizes are converted to MMBTU per hour and entered into
this field. A size of 999,999 MMBTU per hour is used if the boiler size
could not be converted or is unknown.
SCC CODE: This code is the standard source classification for processes used
throughout the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) at EPA.
COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION: This series of fields allows users to enter a
yes or no response to the following questions:
* Compliance verified?
* Method of confirmation
Stack testing?
Other testing?
Inspections?
Calculations?
Users may also enter a short narrative description of other types of confirmation
methods.
3. Pollutant Information
POLLUTANT NUMBER: A unique number given to each BLIS determination
pollutant by BLIS. This numeric field is used only by the BLIS staff for
tracking purposes and does not appear on-screen.
POLLUTANT NAME: The name of the pollutant being controlled.
PRIMARY EMISSION LIMIT AND UNITS: The primary emission limit listed
in the permit.
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ALTERNATE EMISSION LIMIT AND UNITS: If provided on the permit, these
numbers represent any alternate emission measurements which the facility
may make.
BLIS STANDARDIZED EMISSION LIMIT AND UNITS: This limit allows
comparison with other similar determinations in BLIS. If standard units
are provided for the process type in which the user is searching (see
Appendix C), BLIS users can compare the entries in this field to determine
the most stringent limits.
BASE-LINE EMISSION RATE AND UNITS: A base-line figure provided by the
permit issuing agency. This figure can be used to calculate percent
efficiency.
BASIS FOR LIMIT: The statutory basis for the pollutant limit. The choices
which may be entered into BLIS are:
* BACT-PSD - Prevention of Significant Deterioration
* BACT-OTHER -- Other BACT (ie. T-BACT, Toxics-BACT, etc.)
* Lowest Available Control Technology (LAER)
* Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT)
* Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT)
* Generally Available Control Technology (GACT)
* New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
* National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
(NESHAP)
* Other
CONTROL EQUIPMENT: The type of control equipment required to limit
pollutant emissions.
CONTROL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER AND MODEL NUMBER: Two fields
which provide specific information on the control equipment.
PROCESS MODIFICATION (POLLUTION PREVENTION): Any required process
modification, change in raw material, or management practice designed to
decrease or prevent pollutant emissions.
TYPE OF EMISSION CONTROLLED: A one-character field indicating whether
the emission is fugitive, point-source, or area-source.
OVERALL EFFICIENCY: The design efficiency expected from a particular
type of control equipment or method. This figure is expressed as a
percentage.
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CALCULATED EFFICIENCY: The efficiency of control calculated using the
base-line emission rate and the emissions limit.
CAS NUMBER: The Chemical Abstract Service number which represents
each individual pollutant in the determination.
CONTROL TECHNOLOGY RANKING DATA: The ranking of the control
technology chosen, when ranked according to the level of control.
Information includes the number of options considered and the rank of the
option selected.
COST DATA: Control costs contained in BLIS include:
* Capital cost of control equipment
* Annual operation and maintenance cost of control equipment
* Annualized cost
* Cost effectiveness in dollars per ton
* Cost verified by the permitting agency (yes or no)
* Year of the dollar used in cost calculations
The BLIS Data Bases
The BLIS BBS stores determinations in three separate data bases. The permanent data
base contains the last five years' completed BLIS determinations. These determinations have
been reviewed by BLIS staff to ensure that the data are complete and correct. The second data
base is the transient data base. The transient data base provides a work space for users to enter
and update determinations. Transient data base determinations could include determinations for
permits which are not yet issued (still in the review stages), determinations which have necessary
information for BLIS still missing, or determinations which have not been verified for corrections
and completion by the BLIS staff. The third data base is the historical data base, which contains
completed BLIS determinations which are more than five years old. The historical data base
itself is further divided into separate data bases to keep the search time reasonable. Data
organization for all three data bases is the same.
BLIS has a separate data base for information on federal and state regulations. Details
about this data base is described in another manual.
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TABLE 2.1
NAMES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF BLIS DATA FIELDS
FIELD NAME
FACILITY LEVEL INFORMATION
Flag
Facility number
Suffix
BLIS ID
Source size
Source size units
Company (facility) name
Street address
City
County
State
Zip code
EPA Region
New or modified source
Permit issuance date
Permit number
Region file number
Permitting agency code
Name of agency contact
Contact phone number
Notes (10 fields)
AIRS ID
EPA ID
SIC code
Date of entry to BLIS
Date of last update
Public hearing held
Estimated date of receipt of appl.
Actual date of receipt of appl.
Estimated date of tech. determination
Actual date of tech. determination
Estimated date of air qual. analysis
Actual date of air qual. analysis
Estimated date of other analysis
Actual date of other analysis
Estimated date of draft permit
Actual date of draft permit
TYPE OF FIELD
Character
Numeric
Character
Character (i.e. AK-0001)
Numeric
Character
Character
Character
Character
Character
Character
Character
Numeric
Character
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Character
Character
Character
Character
Character
Character
Character
Character
Character
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Logical
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Date (XX/XX/XX)
SIZE OF FIELD
1
12
2
7
13
20
50
30
30
30
2
10
2
1
8
30
20
5
30
14
75 (each)
20
20
10
8
8
1
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
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FIELD NAME
TYPE OF FIELD
SIZE OF FIELD
Estimated date of public notice
Actual date of public notice
Estimated date of permit issuance
Estimated start date of construction
Actual start date of construction
Estimated start-up date
Actual start-up date
Estimated date of compliance verif.
Actual date of compliance verif.
PROCESS LEVEL INFORMATION
Process number
Process description
Process type code
Throughput capacity
Throughput capacity units
Boiler size
Compliance verification
Stack test
Other test
Inspection
Calculated
Other method
SCC code
POLLUTANT LEVEL INFORMATION
Pollutant number
Pollutant
CAS number
Basis for limit
Primary emission limit
Primary emission unit
Alternate emission limit
Alternate emission unit
Standardized emission limit
Standardized emission unit
Base-line emission
Base-line emission unit
Control equipment
Control equipment manufacturer
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Date (XX/XX/XX)
Numeric
Character
Numeric
Numeric
Character
Numeric
Logical
Logical
Logical
Logical
Logical
Character
Character
Numeric
Character
Character
Character
Numeric
Character
Numeric
Character
Numeric
Character
Numeric
Character
Character
Character
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
3
50
6
13
20
13
1
1
1
1
1
20
20
3
20
10
12
13
20
13
20
13
20
13
20
50
30
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FIELD NAME
Control equipment model number
Process modification
Design percent efficiency
Calculated percent efficiency
Number of options reviewed
Rank of option chosen
Capital cost of equipment
Operations and maintenance cost
Annualized cost
Cost effectiveness
Cost verified by agency
Year of dollar for cost calculations
Emission type
TYPE OF FIELD
Character
Character
Numeric
Numeric
Numeric
Numeric
Numeric
Numeric
Numeric
Numeric
Logical
Character
Character
SIZE OF FIELD
20
50
7
7
2
2
10
10
10
10
1
4
1
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USER'S MANUAL FOR THE BLIS BBS
Part ? -- Conducting a Search in BLIS
When you enter BLIS you may choose to Query or Edit This section of the BLIS User's
Manual describes the Query option. Upon selection of Query from the Main menu, you must
choose which of the BLIS data bases you wish to query. The choices are: the BLIS main data
base (permanent), the BLIS transient data base, and the BLIS historical data base. If you choose
the historical data base, you must make another selection from the Historical data base menu.
You must remember to press the Enter key after each menu response. Figures 3.1 and 3.2
represent the BLIS Main menu and the data base selection menus described above.
Please note that all of the menu choices may not be available at any given time.
Throughout BLIS any menu option that is not available will be lowlighted on the screen (you
will notice this lowlighting in the manual also). It is also important to note that BLIS has an
enhanced HELP system which will provide assistance at any point during a search. Simply by
pressing Fl, you will access the HELP system which explains the screen at which you are
currently looking. HELP is also context-sensitive; users will not have to scroll through long lists
of inappropriate values in order to find the one appropriate to them. (Please note that some
communication programs have assigned a function to the Fl key. If the communication software
that you use has assigned a function to the Fl key, you will need to reassign the function in order
to utilize HELP.)
RACT/BACT/LAER INFORMATION SYSTEM
BLIS DATA BASE MENU DATE: 08/31/94
QUERY DATA BASE
EDIT DATA BASE
EXIT TO BLIS BBS
Press for HELP anywhere throughout the system.
Enter
Option
Press the appropriate letter to select option.
Figure 3.1 - BLIS Main Menu
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BLIS
Enter
Option
SELECT DATA BASE MENU DATE: 08/31/94
BLIS DATA BASE
BLIS TRANSIENT DATA BASE
BLIS HISTORICAL DATA BASE
EXIT TO BLIS BBS
Press the appropriate letter to select the
data base you want to QUERY or
press for HELP.
Figure 3.2a - BLIS Data Base Selection Menu
BLIS
HISTORICAL DATA BASE MENU DATE: 08/31/94
Select the BLIS HISTORICAL DATA BASE for Determinations entered:
Enter
Option
Before 5/31/1985
6/l/198"b through 5/31/90
EXIT TO SELECTION MENU
Press the appropriate letter to select the
data base you want to QUERY or
press for HELP.
Figure 3.2b - BLIS Historical Data Base Selection Menu
Once a valid data base has been selected for Query, you will proceed to the BLIS Query
Menu. Users of BLIS have two options when conducting a search in the BLIS BBS. You may
choose the Standard Query option, a menu-driven search, or the Advanced Query option which
provides the more sophisticated user with a flexible search procedure. Both search options
provide the ability to specify more than one criterion per search.
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The Query Menu (as it appears when the user first enters BLIS) is displayed in Figure 3.3.
BLIS
QUERY MENU
DATE: 08/31/94
Currently Active Subset : 0
STANDARD SEARCH (CREATE SUBSET)
ADVANCED SEARCH (CREATE SUBSET)
VIEW SUBSET
DOWNLOAD SUBSET
REACTIVATE SUBSET
EXIT TO SELECTION MENU
Enter
Option
Press the appropriate letter to select the option
you want or press for HELP.
Figure 3.3 - BLIS Query Menu
When a search is performed, BLIS creates a subset of the data base. This subset is then
available to view, to download, or to further reduce by creating a subsequent subset. A
maximum of three subsets may be created during any search. Each subset is specified by a
search criteria list. The search criteria list is composed of one to three separate search criteria.
The three criteria are joined by a connector -- 'and' or 'or'. One criteria list may only utilize
one connector.
For example: You may specify a subset by:
Search field Operator
STATE
PROCESS CONTAINS
PROCESS CODE <
but you may not specify a subset by:
STATE
PROCESS CONTAINS
PROCESS CODE <
Value
CA
BOILER
20.000
CA
BOILER
20.000
Connector
AND
AND
AND
OR
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In order to perform the previous search, you would first create a subset using
STATE = CA,
then you would reduce the subset (creating a second subset) using
PROCESS
PROCESS CODE
The Standard Query
CONTAINS
<
BOILER
20.000.
OR
The Standard Query is a menu-driven system which allows you to subset the BLIS data
base three times to create a final customized subset. You are first presented with a menu of data
elements (fields) on which you may subset the data base (see Figure 3.4).
BLIS
Currently
STANDARD SEARCH (CREATE SUBSET) DATE: 08/31/94
Active Subset :1 Criterion
1 BLIS ID Number 9 EPA ID Number 17
2 Facility Name 10 SIC Code 18
3 EPA Region 11 Date Inserted 19
4 State Code 12 Process Name 20
5 Permit Date (Act . ) 13 Process Type Code 21
6 Permit Number 14 SCC Code 22
7 Agency Code 15 Pollutant Name 23
8 AIRS ID Number 16 Basis for Limit
Enter
Enter Number of Data Element
Option
Eit to QUERY Menu
Being Selected :1
Control Equipment
Process Change
CAS Number
Estimated % Efficiency
Calculated % Efficiency
Emission Type
Date Inserted
to Search.
for HELP
Figure 3.4 - Standard Search Menu Screen #1
Following selection of a search field (data element), BLIS will prompt you for an
appropriate operator. Operator values are: contains ($) (for word searches), equal to (=), less
than (<), greater than (>), less than or equal to (<=), greater than or equal to (>=), or not equal
to (<>). BLIS will validate the operator which you have chosen and then prompt you for a
value. BLIS aids you in selecting an operator by highlighting valid operator options. You also
may learn which values are appropriate for each search field by pressing Fl (HELP) or by
reading Appendix F of the BLIS Users Manual. The Operator Selection Menu and the Values
Entry screen are displayed in Figures 3.5 and 3.6.
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BLIS
STATE
Currently
STANDARD SEARCH
Active Subset :
(CREATE SUBSET) DATE: 08/31/94
1 Criterion Being Selected :1
<1> Contains (Word Search) <5> Greater Than or Equal To
<2> Equals ( "Begins With" for Text) <6> Less Than or Equal To
<3> Greater Than <7> Not Equal To
<4> Less Than
Enter
Option
Any valid
Eit to
operator may be
Enter Number
Query Menu
used with any data element .
of Valid Operator.
for HELP
Figure 3.5 - Standard Search Operator Selection Menu
BLIS DATE: 08/31/94
Currently Active Subset :1 Criterion Being Selected :1
Enter the Value (code, date, number or text string) for the search.
STATE = TX
to Abandon and Exit for HELP
Figure 3.6 - Standard Search Value Selection Screen
Any of the operators can be used with text fields, as well as date and numeric fields. By
using the operator ">" with a text field, you will be searching for any name which follows
alphabetically. For example, by choosing "POLLUTANT > SO2," you will retrieve pollutants
which include sulfuric acid, TRS (total reduced sulfur), and VOC (volatile organic compounds).
If you selects "=" as an operator, BLIS will retrieve any determination in which the field begins
with the selected value. For example, by choosing "FACILITY NAME = THE PA," you will
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get a subset which includes "THE PAPER CLIP FACTORY," "THE PA ELECTRIC PROJECT,"
and "THE PASTRY SHOP," but not "PASTEURIZATION INC."
As you develop your search criteria, the data element, operator, and value will be printed
on the screen. This listing should help to familiarize you with the various elements and operators
and will hopefully aid you in the transition to advanced BLIS.
After developing the first search criterion, you may elect to add another search criterion,
search the data base, or respecify the entire criteria list (see Figure 3.7). To add another search
criterion, you must select the connector to be used between criterion (see Figure 3.8), and then
follow the steps used to develop the first criterion until the criteria list is finished (up to three
criteria may be included).
BLIS
1
STATE =
Enter
Opt ion
DATE: 08/31/94
Currently Active Subset :1 Criterion Being Selected :1
TX
Add Another Search Criterion
Respecify the Search Criteria
Perform Regular Search
Perform Multiple Pollutant Search
Exit without Saving
Enter the appropriate letter to continue
or stop the search.
for HELP
Figure 3.7 • Standard Search Supplement Criteria Option Screen
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BLIS
Currently Active Subset
STATE = TX
AND
<0> OR
DATE: 08/31/94
:1 Criterion Being Selected :1
(all criteria must be satisfied
for item to be selected)
(one selected criterion must
be satisfied for the item
to be selected)
This connector will be used for all criteria in this subset.
Enter Enter the appropriate letter to connect the criteria.
Option eturn to Previous Menu
Eit to Query Menu for HELP
Figure 3.8 - Standard Search Connector Selection Menu
BLIS gives you two search options. The BLIS Regular search will give you the results
you want in most cases. Only use the Multiple Pollutant search if you are looking for processes
that emit both of two specific pollutants, for example boilers that emit NOX and PM. Once you
select a search option, it remains in effect until you reactivate the main data base or select
another data base. Use the Multiple Pollutant search only when you need it. This search is
much slower than the Regular search.
If you choose to search the data base, BLIS will perform the search and create a subset.
For example, you may create a search criterion such as:
Search field Operator Value
Process code >= 70.001
This search criterion will direct BLIS to subset all determinations containing a process code
greater than or equal to 70.001. In order to reduce search times, you should try to reduce the
subset as much as possible. By including several search criteria in a list, you will create a
smaller subset and, thus, reduce search time.
Following the creation of each search criteria list, BLIS will search the data base and
present the results of the search. BLIS will present on screen the number of determinations,
processes, and pollutants which matched the search criteria list (see Figure 3.9).
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BLIS STANDARD SEARCH (CREATE SUBSET) DATE: 08/31/94
Criteria List for Subset : 1
STATE = TX AND
PROCESS $ BOILER
This subset contains : 50 Facilities,
75 Processes, and
269 Pollutants
Enter
Option
S
Press any key to continue
Figure 3.9 - Display Screen Following Initial Search
After seeing the results of the first search, you may choose to further subset the search
results (simply repeat the above steps), reactivate a previous subset (including the main data
base), view the results on the screen, or download the subset.
The Standard Query does not allow the user to edit search criteria. If you decide that any
of the search criteria for the current criteria list is incorrect, you must respecify the entire criteria
list. If a search has been performed and you want to respecify the subset, you must first
reactivate the preceding subset by selecting Reactivate Subset from the Query Menu, selecting
the preceding subset and repeating the previous steps to respecify the new subset's search criteria
list. Following the search, any previous subsets will remain the same; the current subset will
reflect the new search criteria; and BLIS will delete any existing subsequent subsets (see Figures
3.10 and 3.11).
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BLIS
REACTIVATE SUBSET MENU
DATE: 08/31/94
Currently Active Subset : 2
MAIN DATA BASE
<1> SUBSET 1 = STATE = TX AND PROCESS $ BOILER
<2> * SUBSET 2 = POLLUTANT = NOX
<3> SUBSET 3 =
EXIT TO QUERY MENU
Enter
Option
Press the appropriate letter to select the option
you want or press for HELP.
Figure 3.10 - Reactivate Subset Menu
BLIS
STATE =
PROCESS
STANDARD SEARCH (REDUCE SUBSET) DATE: 08/31/94
Currently Active Subset :2
TX AND
$ BOILER AND
Criterion Being Selected :1
BASIS = LAER
Add Another Search Criterion
Respecify the Search Criteria
Perform Regular
Perform Multiple
Search
Pollutant Search
Exit without Saving
Enter
Option
S
You will lose All subsequent criteria lists
and subsets if you continue ! !
to Abandon or to Continue.
Figure 3.11 - Reduce Subset Menu
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The Advanced Query
The Advanced Query is similar to the Standard Query in several ways. The search
criteria lists have the same structure as the lists in the Standard Query. Searchable fields are also
identical. The main differences between the Standard Query and the Advanced Query are the
way in which search criteria lists are built and the flexibility to edit a criteria list which is
provided by the Advanced Query.
Advanced Query allows you to build each criteria list on one screen. You are not
prompted repeatedly for information. Figure 3.12 displays the screen which the Advanced Query
user encounters. In order to create a subset using the Advanced Query, you would first enter
to create a criteria list. Once you have entered all criteria, you should enter to
save the criteria list. These steps are demonstrated in Figures 3.13 and 3.14.
BLIS QUERY CREATE/REDUCE SUBSET DATE: 08/31/94
Criteria List for Subset
Criterion One Criterion Two Criterion Three
DATA ELEMENT DATA ELEMENT DATA ELEMENT
OPERATOR OPERATOR OPERATOR
VALUES VALUES VALUES
CONNECTOR -
Enter
Opt ion
reate List earch to Create Subset HELP
dit List ultiple Pollutant Search to Page Up
C i Eit to QUERY Menu to Page Down
Figure 3.12 - Advanced Search Create/Reduce Subset Menu
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BLIS QUERY
CREATE CRITERIA LIST
DATE: 08/31/94
Criteria List for Subset : I
Criterion One
DATA ELEMENT
STATE
OPERATOR
VALUES
CONNECTOR = AND
Criterion Two
DATA ELEMENT
PROCESS
OPERATOR
$
VALUES
BOILER :
Criterion Three
DATA ELEMENT
OPERATOR
VALUES
to Save Criteria List
to Abandon and Exit
HELP
Figure 3.13 - Completed criteria list for an Advanced Search
BLIS QUERY
CREATE/REDUCE SUBSET
DATE: 08/31/94
Criteria List for Subset : 1
Criterion One
DATA ELEMENT
STATE
OPERATOR
VALUES
TX
CONNECTOR = AND
Criterion Two
DATA ELEMENT
PROCESS
OPERATOR
$
VALUES
BOILER
Criterion Three
DATA ELEMENT
OPERATOR
VALUES
Enter
Option
reate Next List earch to Create Subset HELP
dit List ultiple Pollutant Search to Page Up
Eit to QUERY Menu to Page Down
Figure 3.14 - Advanced BLIS criteria list after
By pressing Fl you can access HELP. The BLIS HELP System 'knows' what part of the
criteria list you are creating, and will provide appropriate HELP screens. Upon leaving HELP,
the cursor will be returned to the first data element of the list Using the Help screens to provide
information regarding valid options, you complete the search criteria list. Valid entries (and their
meanings) for the Data Element Field are:
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Data Element
Data field name
BLISID
ENTRYDATE
LASTUPDATE
FACILITY
STATE
REGION
PERMTDATE
PERMITNUM
AGENCY
AIRSID
EPAID
SIC
PROCESS
PROCTYPE
SCC
POLLUTANT
BASIS
EQUIPMENT
PROCMODIF
CAS
PCTEFFIC
CALCEFFIC
EMISSTYPE
BLIS ID number
Date inserted into data base
Date of last update
Company name
State
EPA region
Permit issuance date
Permit number
Permitting agency code
AIRSID
EPAID
SIC code
Process name
Process type code
SCC code
Pollutant
Basis for limit
Control equipment
Control process modification
CAS number
Percent overall efficiency (design)
Calculated percent efficiency
Emissions type
Following the creation of a search criteria list, you must choose to search the data base
to create a subset and continue your search (see Figures 3.15 and 3.16). However, you may
select to edit the existing criteria list before searching. If, after the creation of the criteria list,
you decide the list is not correct, you may select to edit the criteria list before you perform
the search. The editing process may only be done using the Advanced Search menus. Once the
search is performed and the results are displayed, you may choose to create a new search criteria
list (this option would be used to further reduce the current subset), edit the existing criteria list
(to rebuild the current subset), scroll through previous criteria lists (this automatically reactivates
previous subsets) or exit to the Query Menu in order to View or Download the subset.
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BLIS QUERY
Criterion One
DATA ELEMENT
STATE
OPERATOR
VALUES
TX
CREATE CRITERIA LIST
Criteria List for Subset : I
Criterion Two
DATA ELEMENT
PROCESS
OPERATOR
$
VALUES
BOILER
DATE: 08/31/94
Criterion Three
DATA ELEMENT
':<
OPERATOR
VALUES
CONNECTOR = AND
Enter Pie
Option Red
S
ase wait . . .
ucing Master file to create subset . . .
Figure 3.15 - Advanced Search Screen while conducting a search
BLIS QUERY
STATE =
PROCESS $
CREATE /REDUCE SUBSET
Criteria List for Subset : 1
TX AND
BOILER
DATE: 08/31/94
This subset contains : 50 Facilities,
75 Processes, and
269 Pollutants
Enter
Option
S
Press any key to continue . . .
Figure 3.16 - Results of Advanced Search
After the search is performed, if you decide that not enough data was found, or too many
records were found, you can select to change the criteria and then recreate the subset by
searching the data base again.
Editing the existing search criteria list is one of the features that separates the Advanced
Query from the Standard Query. Following a search, you may choose to recall and edit any one
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of the three search criteria lists by using to scroll up or to scroll down.
All previous subsets will remain the same, but all subsets following the edited criteria list will
be replaced by new subsets. For example, you create three subsets (and three corresponding
criteria lists), 1, 2, and 3. Following the creation of the third subset, you decide that you must
rebuild subset 2 in order to gather the information you need. The Advanced Query user can
perform this function in two ways. From the Advanced Query screen, you may simply scroll up
() or down (, and reactivate subset 2. Upon reselection of Advanced Query,
BLIS presents you with the original criteria list for subset 2, which you may now edit Once the
editing is done, you must select to search the data base. Subset 1 will remain the same; Subset
2 will reflect the editing changes, and BLIS will delete the original subset 3 (see Figure 3.17).
BLIS QUERY CREATE/REDUCE SUBSET DATE: 08/31/94
Criteria List for Subset : 2
Criterion One Criterion Two Criterion Three
DATA ELEMENT DATA ELEMENT DATA ELEMENT
POLLUTANT pOUtftANT
OPERATOR OPERATOR OPERATOR
VALUES VALUES VALUES
NOX SO2
CONNECTOR =: OR
Enter
Option
S
You will lose All subsequent criteria lists
and subsets if you continue !!
to Abandon or to Continue.
Figure 3.17 - Advanced Search edit
Help screens are available throughout the Advanced Query to aid you in accessing the
search flexibility provided with this option.
Viewing a Subset
After you choose the View option, BLIS presents a list of facilities in the current subset
(Figure 3.18). You must choose a facility; a listing of processes for the facility follows. The
process list (Figure 3.19) allows you to either view the facility level information (see Figure
3.20), or choose a process. Each process which met the selection criteria will be marked with
an ' *' in the process listing. If you choose to view the facility level data, you may then choose
to remove this particular facility from your download set (Figures 3.21 and 3.22). If you exercise
this option, BLIS will remove the marked facility before downloading the set to the your
computer. A facility may only be removed from downloading from the View Facility screen.
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BLIS QUERY
Record
Number BLIS ID.SFX
1 TX-0007
2 TX-0008
3 TX-0009
4 TX-0010
5 TX-0011
6 TX-0013
7 TX-0015
8 TX-0016
9 TX-0018
10 TX-0021
— more--
An R means a
VIEW FACILITY LIST
Currently Active Subset : 1
Facility Name
DATE: 08/31/94
SANDOW STEAM ELECT. STATION
HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER
CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT
SW ELECT. POWER
HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER
HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER
SW ELECT. POWER
GULF OIL CHEMICALS
CHAMPLIN PETROLEUM CO.
INDEPENDENT REFIN.
facility has been marked for removal from download.
Enter Enter Record Number to Select a Facility. HELP
Option to Page Up
1 . Eit to QUERY Menu to Page Down
Figure 3.18 - Facility Level List
BLIS QUERY
VIEW PROCESS LIST
DATE: 08/31/94
Currently Active Subset : 1
Facility: TX-0008
REC NO Process Name
HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER
Throughput Capacity
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
--more--
BOILER, LIGNITE FIRED, 2 EA
LIMESTONE RAILCAR UNLOAD
LIMESTONE RECLAIM & TRANSFER
LIMESTONE LOADOUT
STORAGE PILE, LIMESTONE
LIMESTONE RECLAIM TUNNEL
SILO, LIMESTONE FEED, 3 EA
SILO, FLYASH
7863
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
MMBTU/H
An * means a process met the selection criteria.
To remove a facility, choose "R" from the facility data screen.
Enter
Option
1
Enter Record Number to Select a Process.
iew Facility Level Data
Eit to View Facility List
HELP
to Page Up
to Page Down
Figure 3.19 - Process Level List
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BLIS
Subset: 1
VIEW FACILITY
DATE: 08/31/94
TX-0008 HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER
FARRAR, TX
COUNTY: LIMESTONE
ZIP:
SOURCE SIZE: 1500 MW
AGENCY: OHO06 - HAMILTON CO-SOUTHWESTERN OH APCA
CONTACT: JOHN BUNYAK
PERMIT NUMBER:
REGION FILE NO
PUBLIC HEARING
PSD-TX-371
N
Estimated Actual
APPLICATION RCVD: / / / /
CONTROL TECH DETERM: / / / /
AIR QUAL ANALYSIS: / / / /
OTH IMPACT ANALYSIS: / / / /
DRAFT PERMIT ISSUED: / / / /
REG: 6
NEW/MOD:N
ENTERED:03/01/83
UPDATED:04/01/83
(214)-767-1594
Estimated Actual
COMPL VALIDATION: / / / /
PUBLIC NOTICE: / / / /
START CONSTRUCTION: / / / /
START-UP: / / / /
FINAL PERMIT ISSUED: / / 09/10/81
PHONE:
SIC:
EPA ID:
AIRS ID:
Enter
Option
emove Facility from download
Exit to acility List
Eit to Process List iew Notes
HELP
to Page Up
to Page Down
Figure 3.20 - Facility Level Information
BLIS
Subset: 1
VIEW FACILITY
DATE: 08/31/94
TX-0008 HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER
FARRAR, TX
COUNTY: LIMESTONE
ZIP:
SOURCE SIZE: 1500 MW
AGENCY: OHO06 - HAMILTON CO-SOUTHWESTERN OH APCA
CONTACT: JOHN BUNYAK
PERMIT NUMBER:
REGION FILE NO: PSD-TX-371
PUBLIC HEARING: N
PHONE:
SIC:
EPA ID:
AIRS ID:
Estimated Actual
REG: 6
NEW/MOD:N
ENTERED=03/01/83
UPDATED:04/01/83
(214)-767-1594
Estimated Actual
APPLICATION RCVD:
CONTROL TECH DETERM:
AIR QUAL ANALYSIS:
OTH IMPACT ANALYSIS:
DRAFT PERMIT ISSUED:
COMPL VALIDATION: /
PUBLIC NOTICE: /
START CONSTRUCTION: /
START-UP: /
FINAL PERMIT ISSUED: /
09/10/81
Enter
Option
R i
*** RECORD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM DOWNLOAD
Figure 3.21 - Facility Level Information following removal from download
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BLIS QUERY
Record
Number BLIS ID.SFX
1 TX-0007
2 R TX-0008
3 TX-0009
4 TX-0010
5 TX-0011
6 TX-0013
7 TX-0015
8 TX-0016
9 TX-0018
10 TX-0021
--more--
An R means a
VIEW FACILITY LIST
Currently Active Subset : 1
Facility Name
DATE: 08/31/94
SANDOW STEAM ELECT. STATION
HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER
CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT
SW ELECT. POWER
HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER
HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER
SW ELECT. POWER
GULF OIL CHEMICALS
CHAMPLIN PETROLEUM CO.
INDEPENDENT REFIN.
facility has been marked for removal from download.
Enter Enter Record Number to Select a Facility. HELP
Option to Page Up
1 Eit to QUERY Menu to Page Down
Figure 3.22 - Facility #2 has been removed from download
If you choose a process, BLIS displays a listing of pollutants emitted by the process. This
pollutant listing screen (Figure 3.23) gives you the option to view the process level information
(see Figure 3.24), or view pollutant level information. Each pollutant which meets the selection
criteria is marked with an '*'. If you choose a pollutant, BLIS presents a screen with all
pollutant level information (see Figure 3.25).
To exit the View option, return to the Facility List and choose to exit to the Query
menu.
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BLIS
Facility
Process :
REC NO
1 *
2 *
3 *
4 *
5 *
6 *
7 *
8 *
--more--
Enter
Option
•i
VIEW POLLUTANT LIST
Currently Active Subset : 1
DATE: 08/31/94
TX-0008. HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER
BOILER, LIGNITE FIRED, 2 EA 7863 MMBTU/H
Pollutant
PM
S02
NOX
CO
VOC
PB
HG
BE
Primary Emission Limit
0 LB/MMBTU
0 SEE NOTE
1 LB/MMBTU
0 LB/MMBTU
0 LB/MMBTU
0 LB/MMBTU
0 LB/MMBTU
0 LB/MMBTU
Basis
NSPS
NSPS
BACT
BACT
BACT
BACT
BACT
An * means a pollutant met the selection criteria.
To remove a
facility, choose "R" from the facility data screen.
Enter Record Number to View Pollutant Data
Exit to acility List
HELP
to Page Up
Eit to Process List iew Process to Page Down
Figure 3.23 - Pollutant Level List
BLIS
Subset: 1
VIEW PROCESS
DATE: 08/31/94
TX-0008
HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER
SELECTED
PROCESS: BOILER, LIGNITE FIRED, 2 EA
PROCESS TYPE: 11 SCC CODE:
THROUGHPUT: 7863 MMBTU/H
BOILER SIZE: 7863 LB/MMBTU
PERFORMANCE CONFIRMATION:
COMPLIANCE VERIFIED: N
STACK TESTING: N
INSPECTIONS: N
CALCULATIONS: N
OTHER TESTING: N
OTHER TESTING METHOD:
j Enter
Option
Exit
Exit
Ei
to
to
t
acility
rocess L
to Pollutant
List
ist
List
HELP
to Page Up
to Page Down
Figure 3.24 - Process Level Information
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BLIS Subset: 1 VIEW POLLUTANT DATE: 08/31/94
TX-0008 HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER
PROCESS: BOILER, LIGNITE FIRED, 2 EA 7863 MMBTU/H
POLLUTANT: PM CAS NUMBER: SELECTED
CONTROL EQUIPMENT: ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATOR
PROCESS MODIFICATION:
MANUFACTURER: MODEL:
NUMBER OF CONTROL OPTIONS CONSIDERED: 0 RANK OF OPTION SELECTED: 0
EMISSION LIMITS:
PRIMARY: 0 LB/MMBTU BASIS: NSPS
ALTERNATE: 0 % EFFICIENCY: 100
STANDARDIZED: 0 CALCULATED EFFIC: 0
BASE EMISSION: 0 EMISSION TYPE:
COST DATA:
CAP COST OF CONTROL EQUIP: $0 ANNUALIZED COST: $0
0/M COST OF CONTROL EQUIP: $0 COST EFFECTIVENESS: $0
COST VERIFIED BY AGENCY: N DOLLAR YEAR USED IN COST ESTIMATES:
Enter
Option
Exit to acility List HELP
Exit to rocess List to Page Up
Eit to Pollutant List to Page Down
Figure 3.25 - Pollutant Level Information
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USER'S MANUAL FOR THE BLIS BBS
Part 4 -- Downloading Information to Your PC
BLIS allows you to download selected data to the your PC. Note that if the main data
base is the current selected data file, the Download Subset option produces an error message
stating that you must create a valid subset at least once in order to download. You may
download a maximum of 100 determinations at one time.
BLIS allows you to select the format of the downloaded data. The available format
options for downloading data are free format (all data elements, with data field names), Lotus
or dBASE ready format (most data elements in a data base ready for dBASE or translation into
Lotus), and the following standard report formats:
• Appendix F: A summary listing, in alphabetical order by facility name, which
includes the following information: facility name, year of the compilation in
which the determination appears, BLIS ID number and suffix, process code
number, date of permit issuance, process name.
• Appendix G: A summary listing, in order of process code, which includes the
following information: facility name, year of the compilation in which the
determination appears, BLIS ID number and suffix, date of permit issuance,
agency name, agency contact name, agency telephone number.
• Appendix H: A detailed listing of all new and revised individual source
information
• Statistical Ranking report: A summary listing, in ascending order by standard
emission limit, of processes which contain a specified pollutant. This data allows
users to compare the effectiveness of RACT, BACT, and LAER control
technologies. At a minimum, the subset selected must contain only a single
process code and a single pollutant The subset may be further refined by process
name. Pollutants with no value in the standard emission limit field are not
included in the statistics. Instead, primary emission limits for these pollutants are
shown in an exception report. The exception report is sorted by primary emission
unit, then in ascending order by primary emission limit.
• Scheduling report: A detailed listing of the scheduling data stored in BLIS. This
data allows pollution control officials to track the progress of RACT, BACT, and
LAER determinations.
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After you choose the Download Subset option from the Query Menu, BLIS presents you
with a list of the available formats for downloading and an option to return to the Query Menu
(Figure 4.1). For an example of each downloading format, see Appendix G.
BLIS DOWNLOAD FORMAT MENU DATE: 08/31/94
Currently Active Subset
INDEX OF DETERMINATIONS - APPENDIX F.
DETERMINATIONS BY PROCESS - APPENDIX G.
DETAILED SOURCE LISTINGS - APPENDIX H.
FREE FORM FORMAT -• ALL DATA
LOTUS OR dBASE INPUT FORMAT
SCHEDULING REPORT
STATISTICAL RANKING REPORT
EXIT TO QUERY MENU
Enter
Option
Select the Format you want to Download your data in
or press for HELP.
Figure 4.1- Download Format Menu
If you choose the Appendix H, free form, or Lotus/dBASE download formats, BLIS
prompts you to select the amount of data to download (Figure 4.2). You may choose to
download all processes and pollutant data relating to selected facilities, download all data
(including all pollutant data for the processes) relating to only processes selected by the search
criteria (marked with an '*'), or download process and pollutant date for pollutants specified in
the search criteria (marked with an '*'). Please note that any facility which was marked for
removal from download in the View option will not be included in the download data set. If
there are more than one hundred (non-removed) facilities in your subset, the first one hundred
will be downloaded.
When the Scheduling Report is chosen, Figure 4.3 is displayed. The Scheduling Report
gives information on past due scheduling information. You may choose one particular date to
check, or you may check all dates by selecting .
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BLIS
DOWNLOAD OPTIONS MENU
DATE: 08/31/94
Currently Active Subset
ALL FACILITY LEVEL DATA, PLUS DATA ON ...
ALL PROCESSES AND POLLUTANTS FOR EACH SELECTED
FACILITY
ONLY SELECTED PROCESSES AND ALL POLLUTANTS
FOR EACH SELECTED FACILITY
ONLY SELECTED POLLUTANTS FOR EACH SELECTED
FACILITY AND PROCESS
EXIT TO DOWNLOAD FORMAT MENU
Enter
Option
Select the data you want to Download
or Press for HELP.
Figure 4.2 - Download Options Menu
BLIS
SCHEDULING OPTIONS MENU
DATE: 08/31/94
Currently Active Subset : 1
Application Received
Control Technology Determination
Air Quality Impact Analysis
Other Impact Analysis
Draft Permit
Public Notice
Permit Issued
Start Construction
Start Up
Compliance Verification
Any Date Overdue
Exit to Download Menu
Enter
Option
Select the deadline you want to check
or Press for HELP.
Figure 4.3 - Options for the BLIS Scheduling Report.
After you have selected the amount of data to download, the program will prompt you
for a file name (Figure 4.4). BLIS automatically generates a name for the internal file it uses
to store the data selected for downloading. For some communication software, this name is also
used for the actual download file. To use the file name generated by BLIS, press . To
specify another file name, type a 1 to 8-character file name at the prompt and press .
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If the file name you specify is already in use, BLIS will require you to enter a different name.
(Do not enter a drive or path specification until the download protocol begins execution).
BLIS
DOWNLOAD FORMAT MENU
DATE: 08/31/94
Currently Active Subset : 1
INDEX OF DETERMINATIONS - APPENDIX F.
DETERMINATIONS BY PROCESS - APPENDIX G.
Enter File Name: APD.mQO.TXT
The data you have selected will be temporarily
stored in an internal file prior to downloading.
You may accept the file name suggested above, or
type in a different file name.
CAUTION: There is a danger of overwriting files
if you have already downloaded a file during this
session and don't change the temporary file name.
Enter
Option
F
To accept this file name, press . To use a different
file name, type the new file name and press .
to Abandon for HELP
Figure 4.4 - Download File Name Prompt
If you have downloaded a file earlier in a session, the file may be overwritten. To avoid
overwriting files, specify a new file name each time you download during any one session. You
may also use the download function of your communication software (e.g., CROSSTALK) to
name a download file.
Once you have selected the amount of data to download, the program will process the
subset sequentially. First, a facility record is read and formatted as specified. During the format
process, the record is written to a file for downloading. After the facility information is
formatted, the program loops through all process records for the facility (described below) and
then reads the next selected facility record. BLIS updates a status counter of the number of
determinations as it completes processing of each facility record. When all the facilities have
been written to the download file, the program executes the download protocol and returns to the
Query Menu.
If you have selected to download all processes, or if the selection criteria only specified
information at the facility level, the program reads a process record based on Facility number.
Otherwise the program reads a process record based on the subset of data specified. The process
information is then formatted and written to the download file if appropriate. Following the
formatting of the process data, the program loops through all pollutants for the process (described
in the following paragraph). Then the next selected process record is read. When all the
processes for the current facility have been read and formatted, the program reads the next
selected facility and continues processing.
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If you have selected to download all pollutants, or if the selection criteria only specified
information at the facility or process level, the program reads the pollutant record based on the
Facility number and Process number. If only pollutants specified in the search criteria are to be
downloaded, the program reads the pollutant record based on the subset of data selected. The
pollutant information is then formatted and written to the download file. When all the pollutants
for the current process have been read and formatted, the program reads the next selected process
and continues processing.
Since the number of determinations that may be downloaded at one time is limited to one
hundred, the download process should not be too time-consuming. Some of the download
formats, such as Free Format, Appendix H, and Lotus/dBASE, take longer because more
information is included. Any download may be stopped by pressing during the download
process.
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USER'S MANUAL FOR THE BLIS BBS
Part 5 ~ Editing Information Online in BLIS
Upon entering BLIS you may choose to Query or Edit. This section of the BLIS User's
Manual describes the Edit option. The first screen in BLIS which you will see is displayed in
Figure 5.1. To edit, simply press . As with the Query section of BLIS, you must press the
enter key after each menu selection.
RACT/BACT/LAER INFORMATION SYSTEM
BLIS DATA BASE MENU DATE: 08/31/94
QUERY DATA BASE
EDIT DATA BASE
EXIT TO BLIS BBS
Press for HELP anywhere throughout the system.
Enter
Option
Press the appropriate letter to select option
or press for HELP.
Figure 5.1 - BLIS Main Menu
It is important to note that BLIS has an enhanced HELP system which will provide
assistance at any point during an edit session. Just press Fl to access the HELP system which
explains the screen at which you are currently looking. HELP is also context-sensitive; you will
not have to scroll through long lists of values in order to find the one appropriate to your
situation.
Upon selection of Edit from the Main menu, BLIS will ask you for a password. In order
to edit or add any information to the BLIS data base, you must have a valid BLIS ID and
password (see Figure 5.2). For information on obtaining a BLIS ID see Part 1 of this User's
Manual.
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RACT/BACT/LAER INFORMATION SYSTEM
BLIS
DATA BASE MENU DATE: 08/31/94
QUERY DATA BASE
EDIT DATA BASE
EXIT TO BLIS BBS
1 Enter Password:
Press for HELP anywhere throughout the system.
Enter
Option
E
Password Required to Continue to the Edit Menu!!
Type in the Password and Press
or Press to abandon
Figure 5.2 - dit option selected. Password required to continue to the Edit menu.
Following the BLIS prompt to enter a password, you should enter your authorized
password. Based on this password, BLIS will provide you with access to specific determinations
in both the transient and permanent BLIS data bases. If you enter an invalid password, BLIS
will display a message and deny entry into the Edit module (see Figure 5.3).
RACT/BACT/LAER INFORMATION SYSTEM
BLIS DATA BASE MENU DATE: 08/31/94
QUERY DATA BASK
EDIT DATA BASE
EXIT TO BLIS BBS
Enter Password: XXXXXXX
Press for HELP anywhere throughout the system.
Enter
Option
E
[I *** INVALID PASSWORD ! !
Figure 5.3 - Invalid password entered into BLIS
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Once you have entered a valid password, BLIS will display the Record Selection Menu
(see Figure 5.4). This menu allows you to select which records to update. The option takes
you to the facility list screen and displays the BLIS IDs and company names you are authorized
to update.
BLIS EDIT RECORD SELECTION MENU DATE: 08/31/94
ENTER BLIS ID
LIST BLIS IDs
ADD NEW DETERMINATION
EXIT TO BLIS BBS
Enter
Option
Press the appropriate letter to select option
j-x-v t~\-\f r*. n f* ^"C1"} •*. f r*t~ TJT^T Tl
or press for HELP.
Figure 5.4 - Record Selection Menu
Throughout this section of the User's Manual we will refer to determinations in three
ways; new, edited, and old. New indicates a determination that does not exist in the master data
base. It has been recently entered into BLIS and has not been promoted. Edited indicates a
determination that exists in the master data base, has recently been edited, and the current copy
resides in the transient data base. Old indicates a determination that exists only in the master
data base. No edits exist for this record in the transient data base.
At the Record Selection Menu you have several options. As mentioned earlier, the
option will take you directly to a facility listing (similar to the list seen in the List Facilities View
Screen). From this listing you may choose to edit one of the facilities on the list.
Another option is Enter BLIS ID. If you choose this option, BLIS will display a
pop-up box and prompt you to enter the BLIS ID of the record which you would like to update
(Figure 5.5). If you do not have authority to update the records for the BLIS ID entered, a
message is displayed and you will be denied access (Figure 5.6). Alternately, if you enter a
BLIS ID that does not exist, BLIS will display an error message (Figure 5.7).
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BLIS EDIT RECORD SELECTION MENU DATE: 08/31/94
ENTER BLIS ID
LIST BLIS IDs
ADD NEW DETERMINATION
EXIT TO SELECT DATA BASE MENU
Enter BLIS ID:
Enter
Option
E
Enter the BLIS ID of the Record you want to EDIT.
to Abandon for HELP
Figure 5.5 - option selected. BLIS prompts user to enter the BLIS ID of the records to be
updated.
BLIS EDIT RECORD SELECTION MENU DATE: 08/31/94
ENTER BLIS ID
LIST BLIS IDs
ADD NEW DETERMINATION
EXIT TO SELECT DATA BASE MENU
Enter BLIS ID: WY-0011
Enter
Option
£
*** YOU DO NOT HAVE AUTHORITY TO EDIT THIS RECORD !! ***
Figure 5.6 - Edit Access Denied. User does not have update authority.
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BLIS EDIT RECORD SELECTION MENU DATE: 08/31/94
ENTER BLIS ID
LIST BLIS IDs
ADD NEW DETERMINATION
EXIT TO SELECT DATA BASE MENU
Enter BLIS ID: KK-2222.20
Enter
Option
E
*** INVALID BLIS ID ***
Figure 5.7 - Invalid BLIS ID
Choose Add New Determination to input new information. BLIS assigns a unique
BLIS ID to the determination based on your agency affiliation and displays a data entry screen.
If you are associated with an EPA regional office or other agency that may have authority for
multiple jurisdictions, BLIS prompts you for the state abbreviation of the state in which the
facility is located (Figure 5.8). Using this information, BLIS assigns a BLIS ID to the
determination and displays a screen onto which you can enter information. For information on
adding a new determination, see Adding New Determinations to the Data Base later in this
section.
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BLIS EDIT RECORD SELECTION MENU DATE: 08/31/94
ENTER BLIS ID
LIST BLIS IDs
ADD NEW DETERMINATION
EXIT TO SELECT DATA BASE MENU
Enter State Abbreviation:
Enter
Option
A
Enter the State Abbreviation in which your Facility is found.
to Abandon for HELP
Figure 5.8 - Add New Facility Selected
Editing the Data Base
Editing the data base is a BLIS option which allows you to track the progress of your
determinations or correct any mistakes you may find in your determinations.
After you choose List BLIS IDs at the Record Selection Menu, you will be presented
with a list of the facilities which you are authorized to edit (Figure 5.9). Once BLIS identifies
the records to be updated, the BLIS ID and facility name for each record is displayed in order
by facility name. Any new or edited determinations listed here will have a letter displayed to
the left of the BLIS ID which describes the status of the record. If no letter is displayed, then
the determination is old (Figure 5.12 illustrates an example of "C" and "I").
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BLIS EDIT
Record
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
BLIS ID.SFX
WA-0419
WA-0413
WA-0022
WA-0205
WA-0206
WA-0023
WA-0208
WA-0418
WA-0207
WA-0095
"C" = complete
FACILITY LIST
Facility Name
ARCO OIL AND GAS CO., RIO
BEAVER FALLS
JAMES RIVER CORP.
KALAMAZOO POWER LIMITED
KAY AUTOMOTIVE GRAPHICS
RINGLING BROTHERS, BARNUM
SEMMERLING FENCE
SOUTHERN GAS
TUSCARORA PLASTICS, INC.
UPF CORPORATION
"I" = Incomplete
DATE: 08/31/94
VIEJO SITE
AND BAILEY CIRCUS INC
"D" = Deleted
New Determinations are listed first.
Enter
Option
1
Enter Record Number to Select a Facility
Eit to EDIT Menu
HELP
to Page Up
to Page Down
Figure 5.9 - Facility List
From the list which BLIS presents, you may choose the facility to edit. In this case, let's
say you decide to edit WA-0022. You will enter the appropriate record number, in this case (3),
and BLIS will display the process list for that particular facility. Figure 5.10 shows this process
list. Selecting Enter BLIS ID at the Record Selection Menu will bring you directly to the
process list.
BLIS EDIT PROCESS LIST
Facility
REC NO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Enter
Option
1
: WA-0022 JAMES RIVER CORP.
Process Name
FURNACE, RECOVERY, #3
FURNACE, RECOVERY, #4
DISSOLVER VENT, SMELT, #3
DISSOLVER VENT, SMELT, #4
KILN, LIME & EVAPORATOR, BLOW HEAT
BOILER, MAGNEFITE
BOILER, POWER, #3
"C" = Complete "I" = Incomplete
Enter Record Number to Select a Process
acility Level Data
Eit to Facility List
DATE: 08/31/94
Throughput Capacity
523.00 MMBTU/H
770.00 MMBTU/H
0.00
0.00
0.00
400.00 MMBTU/H
345.00 MMBTU/H
"D" = Deleted
HELP
to Page Up
to Page Down
Figure 5.10 - Process List
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At the process list, you must know whether you are editing facility level information,
process level information, or pollutant level information. To determine which level your data is,
see Part 2 of this User's Manual. A very common area of editing is Scheduling Information,
which is used for tracking the progress of a determination and permit; this information is stored
at the facility level.
Although it is possible to edit almost all of the information for a determination, it is
important to note two areas in which editing is restricted. First, it is possible to edit process
information for a determination, but it is not possible to add a process to or to delete a process
or pollutant from an existing determination. For tracking purposes, it is necessary for any new
processes to be added as part of a new determination. In this case, you must choose Add
New Facility at the Record Selection Menu and reenter the facility information and the
information for the new process.
Agency Codes and Agency Names are the second area in which the edit function is
restricted. You may not change these fields once they have been entered into the data base. If
a determination has an error or if an agency name is changed due to reorganization, please
contact the BLIS System Administrator at (919) 541-2736. He or she has the authority to make
this change for you.
The last area is the BLIS ID (and suffix where applicable). Since this information is
system generated it is never entered or edited.
If you choose Facility Level Data at the Process List, BLIS will display the facility
level information as seen in Figure 5.11. You can choose to edit or delete the data, toggle the
data ready for promotion (complete) or not ready for promotion (incomplete), or view the notes.
Toggling 'complete' or 'incomplete' tells the BLIS System Administrator (SA) whether
you believe that the determination is complete and ready to be moved to the BLIS permanent
data base. Periodically, the BLIS SA will review the determinations in the transient data base
which have been marked 'complete'. If all of the required fields are complete, the BLIS SA will
promote the determination to the permanent BLIS data base. Alternatively, if the BLIS SA
decides that the determination is not complete, he or she will toggle it back to incomplete and
send a notice to the person authorized to edit the determination. See Figure 5.12,
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BLIS EDIT
FACILITY DATA
DATE: 08/31/94
WA-0022 JAMBS RIVER CORF.
ADDRESS: 1000 COMPUTER CIRCLE CITY: CAMAS STATE: WA
COUNTY: WAKE ZIP: 27621
REG: 10 NEW/HOD: N
ENTERED: 04/24/89 LAST UPDATED: 01/31/92
AGENCY CODE: WA999 AGENCY NAME: WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CONTACT: ALAN BUTLER PHONE: (206)649-7103
PERMIT NUMBER: PSD-88-3 & DE-88-360 MODIFICAT SIC:
REGION FILE NO:
PUBLIC HEARING:
XXXXXxxxxxXXXXXxxxxx
Y
Estimated Actual
APPLICATION RCVD:04/04/85 04/04/85
CONTROL TECH DETERM:05/14/86 05/14/86
AIR QUAL ANALYSIS:06/24/87 06/24/87
OTH IMPACT ANALYSIS:07/ll/88 07/22/88
EPA ID:
AIRS ID:
Estimated Actual
COMPL VALIDATION:03/01/90 03/01/90
PUBLIC NOTICE:09/23/91 09/23/91
START CONSTRUCTION:02/26/90 02/27/90
START-UP:07/01/90 07/01/90
DRAFT PERMIT ISSUED:08/30/89 08/30/89 FINAL PERMIT ISSUED:01/26/89 09/26/91
Enter
Option
dit Facility elete Facility omplete HELP
Exit to acility List to Page Up
Eit to Process List View otes to Page Down
Figure 5.11 - Facility Data Screen
BLIS EDIT
FACILITY DATA
DATE: 08/31/94
COMPLETE
STATE: WA
WA-0022 JAMES RIVER CORP.
ADDRESS: 1000 COMPUTER CIRCLE CITY: CAMAS
COUNTY: WAKE ZIP: 27621
REG: 10 NEW/MOD: N
ENTERED: 04/24/89 LAST UPDATED: 01/31/92
WA999 AGENCY NAME: WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
AGENCY CODE:
CONTACT: ALAN BUTLER PHONE:
PERMIT NUMBER: PSD-88-3 & DE-88-360 MODIFICAT SIC:
(206)649-7103
REGION FILE NO:
PUBLIC HEARING:
XXXXXxxxxxXXXXXxxxxx
Y
Estimated Actual
APPLICATION RCVD:04/04/85 04/04/85
CONTROL TECH DETERM:05/14/86 05/14/86
AIR QUAL ANALYSIS:06/24/87 06/24/87
OTH IMPACT ANALYSIS:07/ll/88 07/22/88
EPA ID:
AIRS ID:
Estimated Actual
COMPL VALIDATION:03/01/90 03/01/90
PUBLIC NOTICE:09/23/91 09/23/91
START CONSTRUCTION:02/26/90 02/27/90
START-UP:07/01/90 07/01/90
DRAFT PERMIT ISSUED:08/30/89 08/30/89 FINAL PERMIT ISSUED:01/26/89 09/26/91
Enter
Option
dit Facility elete Facility
Exit to acility List
Eit to Process List Edit otes
Inomplete HELP
to Page Up
to Page Down
Figure 5.12 - Record Flagged as Complete
The option works as a toggle between complete and incomplete. While the record
is incomplete the omplete". Selecting will display the word
"COMPLETE" in the upper right corner of the screen and the record will be flagged as complete.
The option will then read "Inomplete" at the bottom of the screen and the user can select
again to flag the record as incomplete.
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If you choose to Edit Facility at the Facility Data screen, BLIS will display all
facility level information for the determination. At this point you may edit both the facility level
information and the notes. All fields that may be edited will be highlighted on screen. See
Figure 5.13. You must place the cursor in the field which you would like to edit and type in the
information. If you have questions regarding valid information for a field, press Fl for HELP.
BLIS is context-sensitive and will provide information for this particular field.
BLIS EDIT EDIT FACILITY DATA DATE: 08/31/94
WA-0022 JAMES RIVER CORP. COMPLETE
ADDRESS: i:QGO COMPUTER CIRCLE . CITY: 5AMAS
COUNTY: WAKE ; •• ZIP: 27621 STATE: WA
REG: .10 NEW/MOD: N ENTERED: 04/24/89
LAST UPDATE: 01/31/92
AGENCY CODE: WA999 AGENCY NAME: WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OP THE ENVIRONMENT
CONTACT: ALAN BUTLER ; PHONE: (206)649-7103
PERMIT NUMBER: PSD-88-3 &.BE-88-360 KODIPICAT SIC:
REGION FILE NO: : EPA ID:
PUBLIC HEARING: Y AIRS ID:
Estimated Actual Estimated Actual
APPLICATION RCVDs04/Q4/85 04/04/85 COMPL VALIDATION:03/01/90 03/01/90
CONTROL TECH DETERMsOS/14/86 05/14/86 PUBLIC NOTICE:09/23/91 09/23/91
AIR QUAL ANALYSIS:Q6/24/87 06/24/87 START CONSTRUCTION:02/26/90 02/27/90
OTH IMPACT ANALYSISs07/ll/6& 07/22/&S START-UP:07/01/96 07/01/90
DRAFT PERMIT ISSUED:08/30/89 08/30/89 FINAL PERMIT ISSUED:01/26/89 09/26/91
to Save Facility Data
to Abandon and Exit HELP
Figure 5.13 - dit Option Selected from Facility Data Screen (Figure 5.11)
After you input all the facility information, BLIS will validate the information in the fields
which can be searched in Query. The data will be saved if the information in each field is in
the proper format, i.e. dates before the present date in certain date fields, specific numeric ranges
in numeric fields.
A second option which you may choose at the Facility Data screen (Figure 5.11) is to
Delete Facility. This option allows the facility data and any processes and pollutants
associated with the facility to be deleted from the transient data base (see Figure 5.14).
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BLIS EDIT FACILITY DATA DATE: 08/31/94
WA-0022 JAMES RIVER CORP. COMPLETE
ADDRESS: 1000 COMPUTER CIRCLE CITY: CAMAS
COUNTY: WAKE ZIP: 27621 STATE: WA
REG: 10 NEW/MOD: N ENTERED: 04/24/89
LAST UPDATE: 01/31/92
AGENCY CODE: WA999 AGENCY NAME: WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CONTACT: ALAN BUTLER PHONE: (206)649-7103
PERMIT NUMBER: PSD-88-3 & DE-88-360 MODIFICAT SIC:
REGION PILE NO: XXXXXxxxxxXXXXXxxxxx EPA ID:
PUBLIC HEARING: Y AIRS ID:
Estimated Actual Estimated Actual
APPLICATION RCVD:04/04/85 04/04/85 COMPL VALIDATION:03/01/90 03/01/90
CONTROL TECH DETERM:05/14/86 05/14/86 PUBLIC NOTICE:09/23/91 09/23/91
AIR QUAL ANALYSIS:06/24/87 06/24/87 START CONSTRUCTION:02/26/90 02/27/90
OTH IMPACT ANALYSIS:07/11/88 07/22/88 START-UP:07/01/90 07/01/90
DRAFT PERMIT ISSUED:08/30/89 08/30/89 FINAL PERMIT ISSUED:01/26/89 09/26/91
Enter
Option
D
ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO FLAG THIS DETERMINATION AS
DELETED FROM THE TRANSIENT DATA SET ?
Figure 5.14 - elete Option Selected from Facility Data Screen
Selecting to delete a determination from the transient data base actually flags all the
records for that determination as deleted. You can still see the determination but cannot edit it.
The word "DELETED" will appear in the upper right corner of the screen. For edited
determinations, you can choose to copy the original data from the master data base to the
transient data base instead of flagging the determination as deleted. Any deleted records are
permanently removed from the transient data base when records are promoted to the master data
base. If you have chosen to delete a determination in error, you may undelete. This simply
removes the flags from each record and the records can be edited as before. Note that only new
or edited determinations may be deleted/undeleted.
Using the current example of the James River Corporation, you have now viewed the
facility list, chosen the first facility, and edited the facility level information. Now it is time to
edit the process level information. After saving the changes to the facility level information,
BLIS returns you to the Process List. You may now Eit to Facility List or enter a record
number to select a process. See Figure 5.10 to review the process list. Assume that you want
to edit information for the first process, Furnace, Recovery, #3. BLIS will now display the
Pollutant List for the process (see Figure 5.15). At this screen, you may choose to edit the
process data or view the information for a specific pollutant, or add a new pollutant to this
process. Figure 5.16 displays the screen which you would see after choosing Process Data.
At this screen, you may choose to return to a previous screen, Edit Process information, or
Delete Process information.
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BLIS EDIT POLLUTANT LIST
Facility
Process :
REC NO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Enter
Option
I
WA-0022.AA JAMES RIVER CORP.
FURNACE, RECOVERY, #3
Pollutant Primary Emission Limit
PM10 0.0330 GR/DSCF AT 8% 02
VE 20.0000 % OPACITY
S02 10.0000 PPM AT 8% O2
NOX 2.1300 LB/ADUT
CO 2755.0000 T/YR
VOC 219.0000 T/YR
TRS 5.0000 PPMDV AT 8% O2 ,
DATE: 08/31/94
523.00 MMBTU/H
Basis
BACT
BACT
BACT
BACT
BACT
LAER
12H BACT
Enter Record Number to Select Pollutant Data. HELP
Exit to DIT Menu dd Pollutant to Page Up
Eit to Process List rocess Data to Page Down
Figure 5.15 - Pollutant List
BLIS EDIT
PROCESS DATA
DATE: 08/31/94
WA-0022
JAMES RIVER CORP.
PROCESS: FURNACE, RECOVERY, #3
PROCESS TYPE: 0.000 SCC CODE:
THROUGHPUT: 523.00 MMBTU/H
BOILER SIZE: 334445.00 LB/MMBTU
PERFORMANCE CONFIRMATION:
COMPLIANCE VERIFIED: Y
STACK TESTING: N
INSPECTIONS: N
CALCULATIONS: Y
OTHER TESTING: Y
OTHER TESTING METHOD:
Enter
Option
Exit to EDIT enu
Exit to rocess List
Eit to Pollutant List
elete Process HELP
dit Process to Page Up
to Page Down
Figure 5.16 - Process Data screen, user may now choose to edit information
Figure 5.17 displays the screen used to edit process information (BLIS will highlight all
fields which may be edited). As with the facility information, by pressing Fl you may access
HELP at any point while editing process information.
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BLIS EDIT EDIT PROCESS DATA DATE: 08/31/94
WA-0022 JAMES RIVER CORP.
PROCESS: FURNACE, RECOVERY, #3 ... '.
PROCESS TYPE: 0,000 SCC CODE: : ., : ;
THROUGHPUT: $23. DO MMBTO/H ; :
BOILER SIZE: 334445.00 LB/MMBTU
PERFORMANCE CONFIRMATION:
COMPLIANCE VERIFIED: Y
STACK TESTING: N
INSPECTIONS: N
CALCULATIONS: V
OTHER TESTING: Y
OTHER TESTING METHOD: :: ?;
to Save Process Data
to Abandon and Exit HELP
Figure 5.17 - Edit Process screen, fields to be edited will be highlighted
Deleting a process from a new determination flags the process record and all the
associated pollutant records the same as deleting from the facility level. For edited
determinations, the original process and pollutant data from the master data base is copied to the
transient data base. Undeleting a process works exactly the same at the process level as it does
at the facility level.
Remember, only new or edited determinations may be deleted/undeleted.
To edit pollutant information, follow the same steps as you did to edit facility and process
level information. First, you must choose a pollutant from the Pollutant List. BLIS will then
display the Pollutant Data screen (see Figure 5.18). At this point, you may choose to Delete
Pollutant or Edit Pollutant information. If you choose to edit the information, the Edit
Pollutant screen will appear with the appropriate fields highlighted (see Figure 5.19). As with
facility and process level information, you can access HELP at any point while editing pollutant
data by pressing Fl.
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BLIS EDIT
POLLUTANT DATA
DATE: 08/31/94
WA-0022 JAMES RIVER CORP.
PROCESS: FURNACE, RECOVERY, #3
POLLUTANT: PM10 CAS NUMBER:
CONTROL EQUIPMENT: ESP W/HEAT RECOVERY SCRUBBER
PROCESS MODIFICATION:
MANUFACTURER:
NUMBER OF CONTROL OPTIONS CONSIDERED:
EMISSION LIMITS:
PRIMARY: 0.0330 GR/DSCF AT 8% 02
328.0000 T/YR
0.0000
0.0000
0
ALTERNATE:
STANDARDIZED:
BASE EMISSION:
COST DATA:
CAP COST OF CONTROL EQUIP:
0/M COST OF CONTROL EQUIP:
COST VERIFIED BY AGENCY: N
523.00 MHBTU/H
MODEL:
RANK OF OPTION SELECTED:
BASIS: BACT
% EFFICIENCY:
CALCULATED EFFIC:
EMISSION TYPE:
99.500
0.000
0,
0.
00
00
ANNUALIZED COST: $0.00
COST EFFECTIVENESS: $0.00
DOLLAR YEAR USED IN COST ESTIMATES:
Enter
Option
Exit to EDIT enu elete Pollutant
Exit to rocess List dit Pollutant to Page Up
Eit to Pollutant List HELP to Page Down
Figure 5.18 - Pollutant Data screen
BLIS EDIT
EDIT POLLUTANT DATA
DATE: 08/31/94
WA-0022 JAMES RIVER CORP.
PROCESS: FURNACE, RECOVERY, #3
POLLUTANT: PM10 : CAS NUMBER:
CONTROL EQUIPMENT: ESP W/HEAT RECOVERY SCRUBBER
PROCESS MODIFICATION:
MANUFACTURER: :
NUMBER OF CONTROL OPTIONS CONSIDERED:
EMISSION LIMITS:
PRIMARY: 0.0330 GR/DSCF'AT 8% 02
328.0000 T/YR
0.0000 :•
0.0000
523.00 MMBTU/H
ALTERNATE:
STANDARDIZED:
BASE EMISSION:
COST DATA:
CAP COST OF CONTROL EQUIP: $0.
O/M COST OF CONTROL EQUIP: $0 .
COST VERIFIED BY AGENCY: N
MODEL:
RANK OF OPTION SELECTED:
BASIS: BACT
% EFFICIENCY:
CALCULATED EFFIC:
EMISSION TYPE:
.$$.500
0.000
00
00
ANNUALIZED COST: $0.00
COST EFFECTIVENESS: $0.00
DOLLAR YEAR USED IN COST ESTIMATES:
to Save Pollutant Data
to Abandon and Exit
HELP
Figure 5.19 - Edit Pollutant screen
You may continue to edit processes and pollutants for a facility determination until all
edits are complete. Once the edit process is complete for the first determination, you will return
to the Facility List. At that point, you may choose to Eit to Edit Menu or select another
facility for which you have update authorization.
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Adding New Determinations to the Data Base
At the Record Selection Menu (Figure 5.4), you may choose to Add New
Determination to the BLIS data base. Using this information, BLIS will assign a unique BLIS
ID to the new determination.
In order to add a determination to BLIS, the information for the determination does not
have to be complete. BLIS can be used as a tracking tool while a determination or permit is
being developed. The scheduling data, stored at the facility level in BLIS, is designed
specifically as a tracking aid for air pollution control personnel.
Although the information for a determination does not have to be complete, BLIS does
have certain restrictions with regard to minimum information. For each BLIS determination, you
must input at least one process and one pollutant. Only the facility name, process name, and a
pollutant name are needed to save the new determination. Also, you should not input information
until you are certain that you have listed all processes for the facility. You may not add
processes to an existing facility determination. If, for example, a facility makes a modification
and adds a process, you must reenter all facility information and add the process information to
this new BLIS determination.
Once BLIS has assigned a unique BLIS ID to the facility, you are ready to input the
information for the determination. Remember, BLIS has context-sensitive HELP throughout the
Add process. If you do not understand the type of information which BLIS requires, just press
Fl to view an appropriate HELP screen.
After choosing to add a new facility at the Record Selection Menu, BLIS will prompt you
whether a determination exists from which it should copy facility information. Often, several
determinations exist for one facility. BLIS allows you to copy the facility information to the new
determination. If you answer 'yes' to the prompt, BLIS will ask for a BLIS ID. From this ID,
BLIS will copy the information into the Add Facility screen.
After receiving an answer, 'yes' or 'no', BLIS will display the Add Facility screen with
or without the copied information (see Figure 5.20). Note the new BLIS ID in the upper left-
hand corner. Unless facility information was copied, all fields on this screen are blank except
the following:
• State abbreviation
• U.S. EPA region
• Date of determination entry (current date)
• Agency Code and Name
• Date of last update (current date)
Enter all facility information for the determination and save the information. BLIS will provide
a message stating that the user must now enter process data for the facility (Figure 5.21).
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BLIS EDIT ADD FACILITY DATA DATE: 08/31/94
WA-0022 COMPANY NAME: < :;; r , : ;:• V :
ADDRESS: -.>;. .:x ;;:._---,:CITY:
COUNTY: ZIP: STATE: WA
REG: 10 NEW/MOD: .; ENTERED: 06/15/92
LAST UPDATE: 06/15/92
AGENCY CODE: WA999 AGENCY HAME: WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CONTACT: .'•*.- :; PHONE:
PERMIT NUMBER: . -!-<"?*-''' :--". '':.•• SIC:
REGION PILE NO: ;^:- :: .1 EPA ID: .
PUBLIC HEARING: AIRS ID: V
Estimated Actual Estimated Actual
APPLICATION RCVD: . COMPL VALIDATION: :. :
CONTROL TECH DETERM: :.-'.'.- PUBLIC NOTICE:
AIR QUAL ANALYSIS: > ^."'' START CONSTRUCTION: •
OTH IMPACT ANALYSIS: ;::;::;:, START-UP: ;
DRAFT PERMIT ISSUED: .' .'' '. ! FINAL PERMIT ISSUED:
to Save Facility Data
to Abandon and Exit HELP
Figure 5.20 - Add Facility screen
BLIS EDIT ADD FACILITY DATA DATE: 08/31/94
WA-0022 JAMES RIVER CORP.
ADDRESS: CITY:
COUNTY: ZIP: STATE: WA
REG: 10 NEW/MOD: ENTERED: 06/15/92
LAST UPDATE: 06/15/92
AGENCY CODE: WA999 AGENCY NAME: WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CONTACT: PHONE:
PERMIT NUMBER: SIC:
REGION FILE NO: EPA ID:
PUBLIC HEARING; AIRS ID:
Estimated Actual Estimated Actual
APPLICATION RCVD: COMPL VALIDATION:
CONTROL TECH DETERM: PUBLIC NOTICE:
AIR QUAL ANALYSIS: START CONSTRUCTION:
OTH IMPACT ANALYSIS: START-UP:
DRAFT PERMIT ISSUED: FINAL PERMIT ISSUED:
Enter
Option
*** Facility Data Saved ***
*** You must now enter a process for this facility ***
Figure 5.21 - When the facility data is saved, the user must enter process data.
The next screen which you will see is the Add Process screen (Figure 5.22). You can
enter the process data for the first process. If you press , a message will ask you if you
want to start over with a new process or quit the entire add procedure. If you choose to quit,
BLIS will delete the facility data and return you to the Record Selection Menu screen. Again,
Fl will provide HELP at any point while adding process information.
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BLIS EDIT ADD PROCESS DATA DATE: 08/31/94
WA-0022 JAMES RIVER CORP.
PROCESS: •.......:' ; .":" ' . "':
PROCESS TYPE: SCC CODE:
THROUGHPUT: • :
BOILER SIZE: ..; . , ' LB/MMBTU
PERFORMANCE CONFIRMATION:
COMPLIANCE VERIFIED:
STACK TESTING:
INSPECTIONS:
CALCULATIONS:
OTHER TESTING:
OTHER TESTING METHOD: ;! ! ;; :':: :'
to Save Process Data
to Abandon and Exit HELP
Figure 5.22 - Add Process screen
Once the process data is input and saved, BLIS will prompt you to enter the pollutant data
(see Figure 5.23).
BLIS EDIT ADD PROCESS DATA DATE: 08/31/94
WA-0022 JAMES RIVER CORP.
PROCESS:
PROCESS TYPE: SCC CODE:
THROUGHPUT:
BOILER SIZE:
PERFORMANCE CONFIRMATION:
COMPLIANCE VERIFIED:
STACK TESTING:
INSPECTIONS:
CALCULATIONS:
OTHER TESTING:
OTHER TESTING METHOD:
Enter
Option
***
*** Process Data Saved ***
You must now enter a pollutant for this process ***
Figure 5.23 - When the process data is saved, the user must enter the pollutant data.
The final screen which you will see is the Add Pollutant screen (Figure 5.24). You can
enter the pollutant data for the first process. If you press , a message will ask you if you
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want to start over with a new pollutant or quit the entire add procedure. If you choose to quit,
BLIS will delete the facility data and process data and return you to the Record Selection Menu
screen. Again, Fl will provide HELP at any point while adding pollutant information.
Once the pollutant data is input and saved, BLIS will allow you to enter another pollutant,
enter another process with its associated pollutants, or exit to the Data Base Menu.
BLIS EDIT ADD POLLUTANT DATA DATE: 08/31/94
WA-0022 JAMES RIVER CORP.
PROCESS: FURNACE, RECOVERY, #3 523.00 MMBTU/H
POLLUTANT: CAS NUMBER:
CONTROL EQUIPMENT:
PROCESS MODIFICATION: ,
MANUFACTURER: : MODEL: •••
NUMBER OF CONTROL OPTIONS CONSIDERED: RANK OF OPTION SELECTED:
EMISSION LIMITS:
PRIMARY: BASIS:
ALTERNATE: % EFFICIENCY:
STANDARDIZED: '•:•: : CALCULATED EFFIC:
BASE EMISSION: EMISSION TYPE:
COST DATA:
CAP COST OF CONTROL EQUIP: $ ANNUALIZED COST: §
O/M COST OF CONTROL EQUIP: $ : COST EFFECTIVENESS: $
COST VERIFIED BY AGENCY: DOLLAR YEAR USED IN COST ESTIMATES:
to Save Pollutant Data
to Abandon and Exit HELP
Figure 5.24 - Add Pollutant screen
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Information may be submitted to BLIS by filling out an Input form and mailing it to the
BLIS SYSOP. If you would prefer to enter information this way, you may obtain Input forms
by calling the BLIS SYSOP, Joe Steigerwald at (919) 541-2736. The foUowing instructions
explain how to complete the Input form and how to submit it.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING BACT/LAER CLEARINGHOUSE
INPUT SUMMARY
1. Company Name/Site Location: Insert name and address of the proposed facility. The
address should be the location of the proposed facility not the address of the parent
company unless they are the same.
2. Determination; Circle "New" or "Modified," depending on the nature of the permit. If
the permit covers a new unit at a new or existing source, it should be marked as "New."
If the addition of a new unit to an existing source triggers a new permit for the entire
source, then it should be circles "Modified." If the permit is only for a single unit, but
the unit was modified, then it should be circled, "Modified."
3. Permit Number; This should be the identification number assigned by the agency that
issued the permit.
4. Determination Made by; Designate the agency and the person to whom telephone
requests should be directed. This should be the person most capable of responding to
factual questions about the permit decision. Please include the area code with the phone
number.
5. Scheduling Information; Permitting scheduling dates stored in BLIS are:
- date application is received
- control technology determination (estimated and actual)
- air quality analysis complete (estimated and actual)
- other quality analysis complete (estimated and actual)
- draft permit issued (estimated and actual)
- public notice (estimated and actual)
- final permit issued (estimated and actual)
- start construction (estimated and actual)
- start-up date (estimated and actual)
- compliance verification (estimated and actual)
Please enter all of the scheduling information available. BLIS also includes a logical field
with information on whether the permitting agency held a public hearing.
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6. Permit Parameters: List all processes subject to this permit by name (e.g., kiln, boiler)
for which a throughput limit, operating limit, emission limit, control strategy, performance
or equipment standard has been specified.
Process name or process equipment should be listed using one of the process categories
listed in Appendix C (Detailed Listing of Proposed Process Categories). A descriptor
may be added behind the generic category name. For example,
Boiler, coal-fired, 3 each
Kiln, 3 each
Conveyors, coal/limestone
Furnace, arc
Boiler, recovery
Boiler, power
Engines, gas-fired
7. Throughput Capacity: Indicate the maximum design capacity of the unit. Use the same
units of measure used in the NSPS to describe the size of a source. Wherever possible.
use the list of standardized abbreviations for process and emission limit - Appendix D.
8. Process Type Code: A code assigned to each process (see Appendix B) used to
categorize determinations.
9. SCC Code; This code is the standard source classification for the processes used
throughout the Office of Air at EPA.
10. Compliance Verification; This series of fields allows you to enter a yes or no response
to the following questions:
Compliance verified?
- Method of confirmation
Stack testing?
Other testing?
Inspection?
Calculations?
You may also enter a narrative description of other types of confirmation methods.
\ 1 Poliutant(s) Emitted: An entry should be made for each pollutant or parameter for
which a control requirement or other restraint has been specified (PM, SO2 CO2 NO2,
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opacity, or others). Use a separate block for each entry and identify the pollutant. Use
the following standard abbreviations for these common pollutants whenever possible:
PM Paniculate Matter
SO2 Sulfur Dioxide
NO2 Nitrogen Oxides
CO Carbon Monoxide
VOC Volatile Organic Compounds
VE Visible Emissions
TRS Total Reduced Sulfur
F Fluoride
Be Beryllium
H2S Hydrogen Sulfide
Hg Mercury
VC Vinyl Chloride
Abbreviations for other pollutants are listed in Appendix D.
12. Emission Limit(s); For consistency and ease of comparison, list the emission limit or
rate in the units of measure listed in Appendix C or those used in AP-42. Wherever
possible use the list of standard abbreviations (Appendix D).
There are multiple emission limits in the Clearinghouse, they are:
Primary emission limit and units: The primary emission limit listed in the permit.
Alternate emission limit and units: If provided on the permit, these numbers
represent any alternate emission measurements which the facility may make.
Standardized limit and units: This limit allows comparison with other similar
determinations in BLIS. If standard units are provided for process types, BLIS
users can compare the entries in this field to determine the most stringent limits.
Base-line limit and units: A base-line figure provided by the permit issuing
agency. This figure can be used to calculate percent efficiency. The units must
be the same as the Standardized limit.
13. Regulatory Requirements Associated with Limit; Indicate the regulatory requirement
that precipitated establishing the limit presented, i.e., BACT-PSD, BACT-Other, LAER,
MACT, RACT, GACT, NSPS, NESHAP, or Other. Do not list such items as stack test,
design or others. These items generally represent the supporting information that may
have been used to document or establish the given limit. Such items should be included
in the notes section.
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To facilitate the identification of limits use the following abbreviations:
- BACT-PSD (Prevention of Significant Deterioration)
- BACT-Other (regulated by state/local rules, not PSD)
- LAER (lowest Available Control Technology)
- MACT (Maximum Achievable Control Technology)
- RACT (Reasonably Available Control Technology)
- GACT (Generally Available Control Technology)
- NSPS (New source Performance Standards)
- NESHAP (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants)
- Other
14. Control Equipment or Process Modification Description: Describe control equipment
(ESP, fabric filter, etc.O, operational modifications, limits in the type and amount of raw
materials used, limits on throughout or hours of operation, maintenance requirements,
equipment specifications, or other limitations. Information in this section may be
supplemented under the "Notes" section.
15. Control Equipment Manufacturing and Model Number; Two fields which provide
specific information on the control equipment. Please provide this information if it is
available.
16. Type of Emission controlled; A one-character field indicating whether the emission is
fugitive, point-source, or area-source.
17, Overall Efficiency %; Enter the overall system efficiency, consisting of capture (hoods,
ductwork, etc.) and collection (control device) efficiency. Any breakdown of efficiencies
for capture of collection individually should be shown under "Notes."
18 Calculated Efficiency: The efficiency of control calculated using the base-line emissions
and the standardized emissions limit.
19. Control Option Ranking Information; Two pieces of information are requested: The
number of control options examined and the rank of the control option selected. The
"rank" is the number os the control option selected when the options are ordered
according to the performance of the control system. Number 1 would be the best control
system, number 2 would be the next best, etc.
20. Cost Data: Control costs contained in BLIS include:
• Capital cost of control equipment
- Annual operation and maintenance cost of control equipment
- Annualized cost (amortized capital cost + annual operation &
maintenance costs)
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- Cost effectiveness in dollars per ton (annualized cost/tons of
pollutant removed)
- Cost verified by the permitting agency (yes or no)
- Year of the dollar used in cost calculations
21. Notes: This section is for the completion or elaboration of any of the above items where
space was a problem. Also, any information that you feel other agencies should know
about this determination should appear here. Notes are typically used for the following:
* More than one permit number
* More detail on a particular process
* More than one contact person
* Further explanation regarding the designation of a source as new or modified
* Further explanation of the emission limit or the support documentation associated
with setting the limit (i.e., limit based on design or stack test)
When you have completed the form, mail it to the following address:
RACT/BACT/LAER CLEARINGHOUSE
RBLC (MD-13)
US EPA
RTF, NC 27711
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USER'S MANUAL FOR THE BLIS BBS
Part 6 — Using the Standalone Editor
The on-line Edit option described in the previous section allows designated users to enter
and update their agencies' RACT/BACT/LAER control technology determinations directly, rather
than mailing input forms to EPA Headquarters for subsequent entry or correction. Now the PC-
based Editor simplifies the process even further. While the on-line version of BLIS allows users
to share the latest determination information in a timely manner, on-line data entry has some
drawbacks. On-line access requires a communication path, whether a modem and direct dial or
an Internet connection, and response time may seem slow as BLIS users compete with other users
accessing the growing number of applications on the TTN. To get around these drawbacks, the
CTC has developed a standalone version of the BLIS Edit module for entering new
determinations only.
The PC-based Editor is available to any users authorized to input determinations for their
agency. All you need is a PC with a hard drive. Obtain a copy of the system by downloading
it from the BLIS BBS Documents / Software section. Alternatively, call the CTC Hotline to
request a diskette copy of the system. Follow the straightforward installation procedure, and you
are ready to use the standalone Editor. After entering new determinations with the Editor,
forward the data to the RBLC for inclusion on the TTN. As with on-line submittals, the data is
initially placed into a searchable transient data base where quality assurance procedures are
performed. Once the data is checked, it is promoted into the current RBLC data base. The
on-line Edit option gives you access to any of your agency's current entries on the BLIS BBS.
Installing the Editor
The RBLC Editor is an independently executable program designed to run on an IBM-
compatible PC. (The system was not designed to operate on a LAN). No special software
licenses are required. To run the RBLC Editor, you need an IBM-compatible PC with a hard
drive that has at least 2 Mbyte free disk space. (The system itself uses about 1 Mbyte, and you
should have around 1 Mbyte for your data files). You also should have the latest versions of the
file compression programs PKZIP and PKUNZIP (version 2.04G). You can find these programs
on the TTN in the System Utilities section.
The quickest way to get started with the Editor is to download a compressed version of
it from the BLIS BBS. To install the download version of the system, follow these steps.
1. Download the file BLISEDIT.ZIP from the BLIS BBS.
2. On your hard drive, create a directory named \BLIS.
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3. Change your working directory to \BLIS and decompress the ZIP file, using
PKUNZIP.
4. Copy the file BLISEDIT. BAT to your root directory. This batch file lets you
run the RBLC Editor without modifying your path. It. also sets an environment
variable needed by the Editor.
5. If you do not already have a copy of the latest version of PKZIP, download
this file from the TTN System Utilities menu. Place the file PKZIP. EXE in
the \BLIS directory or in a directory that is part of your path.
6. To run the RBLC Editor, type BLISEDIT at the DOS prompt.
If you prefer, the files for the RBLC Editor are distributed on a single floppy diskette.
Contact the CTC Hotline to request a diskette. Be sure you have at least 2 Mbytes free on your
hard drive, and then use the installation program contained on the diskette. Follow these steps.
1. Place the distribution diskette in your floppy drive, and type:
A:INSTALL
If your floppy drive is not A:, use B: or whatever letter is appropriate for your
drive. You can use either uppercase or lowercase letters.
2. The installation program displays a menu with choices for editing the suggested
source and target drives, running the installation, and quitting without doing
anything. Make a selection from the menu by typing a letter and pressing
.
3. When you select I to perform the installation, the installation program asks you
to confirm the command. It displays brief status messages as it copies files to
your hard drive.
4. To run the RBLC Editor, type BLISEDIT at the DOS prompt
Using the Editor to Build Your Data Base
The standalone PC-based Editor works in much the same way as the on-line RBLC data
entry module available to authorized users of BLIS on the TTN. When you have completed the
data entry (remember, only new determinations can be entered using the standalone Editor), you
upload (or mail) your data files to EPA for inclusion in the on-line BLIS data base
To use the Editor, type "BLISEDIT" from the DOS prompt on your PC. The Main menu
appears (Figure 6.1), with options to edit determinations, generate a report file from the data, and
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prepare data files for uploading. If you have any questions about what to enter, press for
context-sensitive help.
RBLC EDITOR
Enter
Option
MAIN MENU DATE: 08/31/94
EDIT RBLC DATA BASE
CREATE REPORT FROM DATA BASE
PREPARE FILES FOR UPLOADING
EXIT TO DOS
Press the appropriate letter to select option
or press for HELP.
Figure 6.1 - Editor Main Menu
Begin by selecting the option to add one or more new determinations to your data
base. When you choose this option, the Edit menu appears (Figure 6.2)
RBLC EDITOR
Enter
Option
EDIT MENU DATE: 08/31/94
ENTER BLIS ID
LIST BLIS IDs
ADD NEW DETERMINATION
EXIT TO MAIN MENU
Press the appropriate letter to select option
or press for HELP.
Figure 6.2 - Edit Menu
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Select to add a new determination. When you add a determination, the standalone
Editor assigns a temporary BLIS ID. Use these IDs if you want to update determinations entered
on your local PC. Permanent BLIS IDs will be assigned by the BLIS System Administrator
when your data is added to the on-line data base.
Select to enter a BLIS ID for a previously entered determination that you want to
edit. Select to view a list of all determinations currently in your PC data base. You can
select one or more determinations from this list to edit.
The options at the Edit menu work like their counterparts in the on-line Edit module. For
details on how to add or modify determinations with the RBLC Editor, refer to Part 5 of this
User's Manual. Be sure to look at the submittal form and instructions for completing it. This
form may assist you in preparing your data for input.
Make as many additions or changes as you like with the RBLC Editor. You can even add
processes (something you cannot do on the BLIS BBS). All data is local to your PC until you
transfer your files to the BLIS System Administrator. Please note that you cannot use the
standalone editor to edit determinations previously entered into the on-line BLIS data base.
Creating a Report from Your Data Base
The Report option lets you create an ASCII text file of your data that you can print if you
want a hard copy of your data. Of course, you could also wait until your determinations are
added to the on-line data base, and then use one of the Query download formats to get a
formatted copy of your data. When you select the option from the Main menu, the Report
menu appears (Figure 6.3).
The Report menu gives you a choice of reporting all or only part of your data. The
program uses the date you first added a determination lo your data base in deciding whether or
not to include an individual determination in the report. When you select from the Report
menu to enter a beginning date for your report, the cursor moves to the date field on the menu
(Figure 6.4). Enter any date in a MM/DD/YY format. The report will contain only the records
entered on or after this date. If you want to report all your determinations, you do not need to
specify a date.
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RBLC EDITOR
REPORT MENU
DATE: 08/31/94
REPORT DATA ENTERED AFTER :./ t
CREATE REPORT FILE
EXIT TO MAIN MENU
Enter
Option
Press the appropriate letter to select option
or press for HELP.
Figure 6.3 - Report Menu
RBLC EDITOR
REPORT MENU
DATE: 08/31/94
REPORT DATA ENTERED AFTER 07/D3./94
CREATE REPORT FILE
EXIT TO MAIN MENU
Enter
Option
A
Enter a date if you want to report only the determinations
added after this date. Leave date blank to report all data.
to Abandon
Figure 6.4 - Entering a Date for a Partial Report
The system displays the number of determinations that were added on or after the
specified date (Figure 6.5). If this is not the number of records you want, select again and
enter a different date. Press when you are in the date field to erase the date you had
previously entered if you decide to report all the data.
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RBLC EDITOR REPORT MENU DATE: 08/31/94
REPORT DATA ENTERED AFTER 07/01/94
CREATE REPORT FILE
EXIT TO MAIN MENU
Enter
Option
A
3 determinations found for report
Press any key to continue. . .
Figure 6.5 - Number of Records for Report Display
To create a formatted report of your determinations, select from the Report menu.
This option creates an ASCII text file in the same format as the Freeform download format
available in the on-line Query module. A pop-up box appears for you to enter a file name for
the TXT report file. After you have specified a file name, the system generates the report,
displaying a status counter at the bottom of the screen (Figure 6.6) as it writes the report. When
the report is complete, the display changes to show the name of your file
RBLC EDITOR REPORT MENU DATE: 08/31/94
CREATE REPORT FILE
EXIT TO MAIN MENU
Enter
Option
Please Wait .. Creating File for Report ...
i>top Report 2 determinations
Figure 6.6 - Report Status Message
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The report generator creates the file in the directory with the other files for the Editor.
Follow your normal procedures for printing an ASCII text file.
If you have an older version of the Editor, the report generator is available as a standalone
program that you can download from the Documents / Software section of the BLIS BBS. Place
this program in the same directory that holds the files for the standalone Editor, and type
"BLISVIEW" to run the report generator.
Compressing Your Data
The Editor stores your new control technology determinations in DBF data base files on
your PC's hard drive. When you are finished editing the data, you should return the data to EPA
for inclusion in the on-line BLIS data base. To simplify the process of transferring your data to
the RBLC, the Editor includes a command to compress your data files into a single ZIP file.
From the Main menu, select the option to prepare your files for uploading to EPA.
When the system prompts you (Figure 6.7), enter any valid DOS file name for the ZIP file that
you want to hold the compressed version of your data base. After you specify a file name, the
system goes to DOS, runs PKZIP to create a ZIP file with your data base files, and returns to
the Main menu. The compression software PKZIP.EXE must be on your hard drive in the
\BLIS directory or accessible via your path statement for this option to work.
RBLC EDITOR MAIN MENU DATE: 08/31/94
EDIT RBLC DATA BASE
CREATE REPORT FROM DATA BASE
PREPARE FILES FOR UPLOADING
EXIT TO DOS
Enter File Name: NEWDATA
Enter
Option
J?
Enter a name for the ZIP file you want to hold the data base.
to Abandon for HELP
Figure 6.7 - File Name Prompt Box
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The system displays a warning message if you use a file name that already exists and
prompts you to confirm overwriting the file with that same name (Figure 6.8). If you do not
want to write over the existing file, answer "N" and specify a different file name. Answer "Y"
if you want the Editor to write over the existing file.
RBLC EDITOR MAIN MENU DATE: 08/31/94
EDIT RBLC DATA BASE
CREATE REPORT FROM DATA BASE
PREPARE FILES FOR UPLOADING
EXIT TO DOS
Enter File Name: NEWDATA
Enter
Option
F
*** FILE ALREADY EXISTS ***
OVERWRITE ? N
Figure 6.8 - Existing File Warning
After you have specified a name for the compressed file, the system goes to DOS and
runs PKZIP to create a ZIP file with your data base files. The system displays a status message
when it is finished and returns to the Main menu. If you have any problems using the
option, you can exit from the Editor and compress your data files directly at the DOS prompt.
Change to the directory that contains the Editor and type:
PKZIP filename USR*,DBF
where filename is any valid DOS file name. PKZIP will automatically add the .ZIP extension
to the file name.
Transferring Your Determinations to the RBLC
Periodically, you should send your determinations to the BLIS System Administrator for
review and inclusion in the BLIS transient data base on the BBS. You can either upload the data
files to the TTN or copy them to a diskette and mail it to EPA. The BLIS System Administrator
will review the determinations for accuracy and completeness and then add your data to the
on-line data base,
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You can upload your compressed data by enclosing the ZIP file in an E-mail message to
Joe Steigerwald, the BLIS System Administrator. Follow these steps:
1. Select E-mail from the TTN.
2. Choose to send mail.
3. Specify Joe Steigerwald as the user who the message is to. You can type
either uppercase or lowercase letters.
4. Enter a brief subject for the message, for example: RBLC Determination.
5. Confirm that the To: and Subj: fields are correct If they are not, answer N and
reenter the correct information.
6. Answer N to "Submit Prepared Msg Text(Y/N)?" and Y to "Use Full Screen
Editor(Y/N)?" (Figure 6.9).
To: JOE STEIGERWALD
Subj: RBLC DETERMINATION
Is this correct(Y/N)? Y
Submit Prepared Msg Text(Y/N)? N
Use Full Screen Editor(Y/N)? Y
Figure 6.9 - E-mail Prompts
7. Type your message, being sure to include your phone number. Press to
exit the Full Screen Editor when you are done entering the message text.
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8. From the command prompt line displayed at the bottom of the screen, select
to enclose a file with your message. Confirm your choice and enter the file name
(Figure 6.10). Follow the procedures for uploading a file with your
communication software.
ist, iew, dit, cpt, ile, uit, end, or elp? F
Enclose a file with this message(Y/N)? Y
Enter 1-12 char full file name: newdata.zip
File Name: newdata.zip
Protocol: XMODEM
Ready to receive:
(Ctrl-X to abort)
Figure 6.10 - Enclosing a File with a Message
9. When you have successfully uploaded your file, the system displays the file name
and the command line prompt at the bottom of the screen. Select to send the
message.
If you do not have easy access to the TTN, you can copy the ZIP file to a diskette and
mail it to:
Joe Steigerwald
RBLC, MD-13
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Research Triangle Park, NC, 27711
When your data is received at EPA, the BLIS System Administrator reviews it to make
certain that all of the needed data files are there. Then your determination is assigned a
permanent BLIS ID and added to the Transient data base. You are notified via E-mail that your
determinations are on-line and what their BLIS IDs are. (In case you do not log in regularly, you
will also be notified via telephone). At this time, you will also be sent a QA/QC report that
details any deficiencies in your submittal. Use the on-line Edit option to correct any problems
with the new determinations.
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APPENDICES
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Appendix A - Agency Code Listing
ALABAMA
AL001 Alabama Dept of Environmental Mgmt
AL002 Huntsville Air Poll Control Agency, AL
AL003 Jefferson Co Department of Health, AL
AL999 Other Alabama
ALASKA
AK001 Alaska Dept of Environmental Cons
AK002 Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
AK003 S. Central Air, Anchorage APCA, AK
AK999 Other Alaska
AMERICAN SAMOA
AS001 American Samoa Env Quality Commission
AS999 Other American Samoa
ARIZONA
AZ001
AZ002
AZ003
AZ004
AZ999
ARKANSAS
AR001
AR999
Arizona Dept of Env Qual, Ofc of Air Qua
Maricopa Co Air Pollution Control, AZ
Pima Co Dept of Env Quality, AZ
Pinal Co Air Quality Control Dist, AZ
Other Arizona
Arkansas Dept of Poll Ctrl & Ecology
Other Arkansas
CALIFORNIA
CA001 California Air Resources Board
CA002 Amador County APCD, CA
CA003 Bay Area AQMD, CA
CA004 Butte County APCD, CA
CA005 Calaveras County APCD, CA
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CA006 Colusa County APCD, CA
CA007 El Dorado County APCD, CA
CA046 Feather River AQMD, CA
CA0081 Fresno APCD, CA
CA009 Glenn County APCD, CA
CA010 Great Basin Unified APCD, CA
CA011 Imperial County APCD, CA
CA012 Kern County APCD, CA
CA013' Kings County APCD, CA
CA014 Lake County AQMD, CA
CA015 Lassen County APCD, CA
CA0161 Madera County APCD, CA
CA017 Mariposa County APCD, CA
CA018 Mendocino County AQMD, CA
CA0191 Merced County APCD, CA
CA020 Modoc County APCD, CA
CA029 Mojave Desert AQMD, CA
CA021 Monterey Bay Unified APCD, CA
CA0221 Mountain Counties Air Basin, CA
CA023 North Coast Unified AQMD, CA
CA024 Northern Sierra AQMD, CA
CA025 Northern Sonoma County APCD, CA
CA026 Placer County APCD, CA
CA0271 Plumas County Env. Health Department, CA
CA028 Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD, CA
CA030 San Diego County APCD, CA
CA047 San Joaquin Valley Unified APCD - Central Regional Office, CA
CA048 San Joaquin Valley Unified APCD - Northern Regional Office, CA
CA049 San Joaquin Valley Unified APCD - Southern Regional Office, CA
CA032 San Luis Obispo County APCD, CA
CA033 Santa Barbara County APCD, CA
CA034 Shasta County AQMD, CA
CA035 Siskiyou County APCD, CA
CA036 South Coast AQMD, CA
CA0371 Standards County APCD, CA
CA0381 Stanislaus County APCD, CA
CA0391 Sutler County APCD, CA
CA040 Tehama County APCD, CA
CA0411 Tulare County APCD, CA
CA042 Tuolumne County APCD, CA
CA043 Ventura County APCD, CA
CA044 Yolo-Solano APCD, CA
CA0451 Yuba County APCD, CA
1 No longer active. Listed for historical purposes only.
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CA999 Other California
COLORADO
CO001 Colorado Dept of Health - Air Poll Ctrl
CO002 Boulder County Health Department, CO
CO003 Denver City-Co Air Qual/Env Prot, CO
CO004 El Paso County Health Department, CO
CO005 Jefferson Co Dept of Health & Env, CO
CO006 Larmier Co Health Dept, Env Health, CO
CO007 Mesa County Health Department, CO
CO008 Pueblo City-County Health Department, CO
CO009 Weld County Health Department, CO
CO999 Other Colorado
CONNECTICUT
CT001 Connecticut Bureau of Air Management
CT002 Bristol-Burlington Health Department, CT
CT003 City of Meriden, Dept Human Serv, CT
CT004 Dept of Air Poll Ctrl, Bridgeport, CT
CT005 Greenwich Department of Health, CT
CT006 New Haven Health Department, CT
CT007 Norwalk Department of Health, CT
CT008 Stamford Health Department, CT
CT009 Stratford Department of Health, CT
CT999 Other Connecticut
DELAWARE
DE001 Delaware Dept of Natural Res & Env Ctrl
DE999 Other Delaware
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DC001 DC Air Qual Control & Monitoring Branch
DC999 Other District of Columbia
FLORIDA
FL001 Florida Dept of Env Regulation
FL002 Broward Co Ofc of Nat Res Prot, FL
FL003 City of Jacksonville, FL
FL004 Hillsborough Co Env Prot Comm, FL
FL005 Jacksonville, Bio-Environmental Serv, FL
FL006 Manatee County Public Health Unit, FL
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FL007
FL008
FL009
FL010
FL999
GEORGIA
GA001
GA999
GUAM
GU001
GU999
HAWAII
HI001
HI999
IDAHO
ID001
ID999
ILLINOIS
IL001
IL002
IL003
IL004
IL005
IL006
IL007
IL008
IL999
INDIANA
IN001
IN002
IN003
IN004
IN005
IN006
Metro Dade Co Dept of Env Res Mgmt, FL
Palm Beach County Public Health Unit, FL
Pinellas Co Dept of Env Mgmt, FL
Sarasota County Air Program, FL
Other Florida
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Other Georgia
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
Other Guam
Hawaii Clean Air Branch
Other Hawaii
Idaho Dept of Health & Welfare
Other Idaho
Illinois EPA, Div of Air Poll Control
Bedford Park Env Qual Ctrl Board, IL
Bensenville Air Poll Control Dist, IL
City of Chicago, Env Prot Div, IL
City of Evanston-Dept Bldg & Zoning, II.
Cook Co Dept of Env Control, IL
Dupage County Health Department, IL
Village of McCook Env Board, II
Other Illinois
Indiana Dept of Env Mgmt, Ofc of Air
Anderson Air Pollution Control Dept, IN
E. Chicago Dept of Air Qual Control, IN
Evansville Air Pollution Control, IN
Gary Air Pollution Control, IN
Hammond Air Pollution Control Dept, IN
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IN007 Indianapolis Air Poll Control Div, IN
IN008 Lake County Air Pollution Control, IN
IN009 St. Joseph County Air Poll Control, IN
IN010 Vigo County Air Pollution Control, IN
IN999 Other Indiana
IOWA
IA001 Iowa Department of Natural Resources
IA002 Linn County Health Department, LA
IA003 Polk County Physical Planning Dept, LA
IA999 Other Iowa
KANSAS
KS001 Kansas Bureau of Air and Waste Mgmt
KS002 Kansas City/Wyandotte Co Health Dept, KS
KS003 Topeka-Shawnee County Health Agency, KS
KS004 Wichita-Sedgwick Co Comm Health Dept, KS
KS999 Other Kansas
KENTUCKY
KY001 Kentucky DEP, Div for Air Quality
KY002 Jefferson Co APCD, KY
KY999 Other Kentucky
LOUISIANA
LA001 Louisiana Department of Env Quality
LA999 Other Louisiana
ME001 Maine Department of Env Protection
ME999 Other Maine
MARYLAND
MD001 Maryland Department of the Environment
MD002 Allegany County Health Department, MD
MD003 Anne Arundel Co Air Qual Cont Prog, MD
MD004 Baltimore City Health Department, MD
MD005 Baltimore Co Bur Air Qual/Waste Mgmt, MD
MD006 Frederick County Health Department, MD
MD007 Harford County Health Department, MD
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MD008 Howard County Health Department, MD
MD009 Montgomery County DEP, MD
MD010 Prince George's County Health Dept, MD
MD999 Other Maryland
MASSACHUSETTS
MA001 Massachusetts Div of Air Qual Control
MA002 Berkshire and Pioneer Valley APCD, MA
MA003 Boston Air Pollution Control Cornm, MA
MA004 Massachusetts DEP, Central Reg Air Qual
MA005 Merrimack Valley & Metro Boston APCD, MA
MA006 SE Massachusetts Air Poll Ctrl Dist, MA
MA999 Other Massachusetts
MICHIGAN
MI001 Michigan Department of Natural Resources
MI002 City of Grand Rapids Env Serv Dept, MI
MI003 Wayne County Air Poll Control Div, MI
MI999 Other Michigan
MINNESOTA
MN001 Minnesota Poll Ctrl Agcy, Air Qual Div
MN002 City of Bloomington, Env Poll Sec, MN
MN003 City of Richfield, Air Poll Ctrl, MN
MN004 Minneapolis Pollution Control Div, MN
MN005 St. Louis Park Inspectional Serv, MN
MN999 Other Minnesota
MISSISSIPPI
MS001 Mississippi Dept of Env Quality
MS999 Other Mississippi
MISSOURI
MOOOi Missouri DNR, Air Poll Control Program
MO002 City of St. Louis Air Poll Ctrl, MO
MO003 Greene Co-City of Springfield APCA, MO
MO004 Kansas City, MO, Air Quality Section
MO005 St. Louis Co Air Poll Control Br, MO
MO999 Other Missouri
MONTANA
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MT001 Montana State Dept of Health & Env Sci
MT002 Cascade City-Co Air Poll Ctrl Prog, MT
MT003 Missoula City-County Health Dept, MT
MT004 Yellowstone County Air Poll Control, MT
MT999 Other Montana
NEBRASKA
NE001 Nebraska Dept of Env Control
NE002 Lincoln-Lancaster Co Health Dept, NE
NE003 Omaha City Air Quality Control Div, NE
NE999 Other Nebraska
NEVADA
NV001 Nevada Dept of Cons and Natural Res
NV002 Clark Co Health Dist, Div APC, NV
NV003 Washoe County District Health Dept, NV
NV999 Other Nevada
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NH001 New Hampshire Dept of Env Serv, Air Res
NH999 Other New Hampshire
NEW JERSEY
NJ001 New Jersey Dept of Env Protection
NJ002 City of Elizabeth City Hall, NJ
NJ003 Hudson Regional Health Commission, NJ
NJ004 Middlesex Co Air Poll Ctrl Prog, NJ
NJ999 Other New Jersey
NEW MEXICO
NM001 New Mexico Env Improvement Div/Air Qual
NM002 Albuquerque Env Health & Energy Dept NM
NM999 Other New Mexico
NEW YORK
NY001 New York DEC, Div of Air Resources
NY002 Albany County Dept of Health, NY
NY003 Interstate Sanitation Commission, NY
NY004 Monroe County Department of Health, NY
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NY005 Nassau Co DOH, Center for Env Prot, NY
NY006 New York City Bureau of Air Res, NY
NY007 Niagara Co Health Dept, Air Res Bur, NY
NY008 Rensselaer Co DOH, Div of Env Health, NY
NY009 Rockland Co DOH, Air Poll Ctrl, NY
NY010 Suffolk Co Ofc of Haz Mat Mgmt, NY
NY011 Westchester County Dept of Health, NY
NY999 Other New York
NORTH CAROLINA
NC001 North Carolina Div of Env Mgmt
NC002 Cleveland County Health Department, NC
NC003 Cumberland Co Air Pollution Control, NC
NC004 Forsyth County Env Affairs Dept, NC
NC005 Mecklenburg Co Dept of Env Prot, NC
NC006 W. North Carolina Reg Air Poll Ctrl Bd
NC999 Other North Carolina
NORTH DAKOTA
ND001 North Dakota State Department of Health
ND999 Other North Dakota
OHIO
OH001 Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
OH002 Akron Reg Air Quality Mgmt Dist, OH
OH003 Canton Air Pollution Control Div, OH
OH004 City of Toledo, Env Services Div, OH
OH005 Cleveland Div of Air Poll Control, OH
OH006 Hamilton Co-Southwestern OH APCA
OH007 Lake County General Health District, OH
OH008 Mahoning-Trumbull Air Poll Ctrl Agcy, OH
OH009 Montgomery Co Reg Air Poll Ctrl Agcy, OH
OH010 North Ohio Valley Air Authority, OH
OH011 Portsmouth Local Air Agency, OH
OH012 Dayton Regional Air Poll Ctrl Agency, OH
OH999 Other Ohio
OKLAHOMA
OK001 Oklahoma Air Quality Service
OK002 City-Co Health Dept of Oklahoma City
OK003 Tulsa City-County Health Department, OK
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OK999 Other Oklahoma
OREGON
OR001 Oregon Dept of Environmental Quality
OR002 Lane Regional Air PoU Authority, OR
OR999 Other Oregon
PENNSYLVANIA
PA001 Pennsylvania DER, Bur of Air Qual Ctrl
PA002 Allegheny Co Bureau of Air Poll Ctrl, PA
PA003 Philadelphia DOPH, Air Mgmt Serv, PA
PA999 Other Pennsylvania
PUERTO RICO
PR001 Puerto Rico Env Quality Board
PR999 Other Puerto Rico
RHODE ISLAND
RI001 Rhode Island Div of Air & Haz Mat
RI999 Other Rhode Island
SOUTH CAROLINA
SC001 South Carolina Dept of Health & Env Ctrl
SC002 City of Columbia Air Poll Control, SC
SC999 Other South Carolina
SOUTH DAKOTA
SD001 South Dakota Dept of Water & Nat'l Res
SD999 Other South Dakota
TENNESSEE
TN001 Tennessee Div of Air Pollution Control
TN002 Chattanooga-Hamilton Co APCB, TN
TN003 Knox Co Dept of Air Poll Control, TN
TN004 Memphis and Shelby Co Health Dept, TN
TN005 Metro Health/Nashville & Davidson Co, TN
TN999 Other Tennessee
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TEXAS
TX001 Texas Air Control Board
TX002 City of Dallas, Health & Human Serv, TX
TX003 City of Houston, Bureau Air Qual Cont, TX
TX004 El Paso County Health Unit, TX
TX005 Fort Worth Air Pollution Control, TX
TX006 Galveston County Health District, TX
TX007 Harris County Pollution Control Dept, TX
TX008 Lubbock City Health Department, TX
TX999 Other Texas
UTAH
UT001 Utah Bureau of Air Quality
UT999 Other Utah
VERMONT
VT001 Vermont Air Pollution Control Division
VT999 Other Vermont
VIRGIN ISLANDS
VI001 Virgin Islands Dept of Planning, Nat Res
VI999 Other Virgin Islands
VIRGINIA
VA001 Virginia Environmental Quality Air Division
VA002 Alexandria Health Department, VA
VA003 Fairfax County Air Pollution Control, VA
VA004 Roanoke City Engineering Dept, VA
VA005 Roanoke Co/Salem Air Poll Ctrl, VA
VA999 Other Virginia
WASHINGTON
WA001 Washington State Department of Ecology
WA002 Benton-Franklin-Walla Walla Co APA, WA
WA003 Northwest Air Pollution Authority, WA
WA004 Olympic Air Poll Control Authority, WA
WA005 Puget Sound Air Poll Control Agency, WA
WA006 Southwest Air Poll Ctrl Authority, WA
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WA007 Spokane Co Air Poll Control Auth, WA
WA008 Yakima County Clean Air Authority, WA
WA999 Other Washington
WEST VIRGINIA
WV001
WV999
WISCONSIN
WI001
WI002
WI003
WI004
WI999
WYOMING
WY001
WY999
OTHER
OT001
OT002
OT003
OT004
OT005
OT006
OT007
OT008
OT009
OT010
OT011
West Virginia Air Pollution Control Comm
Other West Virginia
Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources
Eau Claire City-Co Health Dept, WI
Madison Department of Public Health, WI
Milwaukee Co DPW, Env Serv Sec, WI
Other Wisconsin
Wyoming Air Qual Div, Dept of Env Qual
Other Wyoming
National Park Service
EPA Region I
EPA Region II
EPA Region III
EPA Region IV
EPA Region V
EPA Region VI
EPA Region VII
EPA Region VIII
EPA Region IX
EPA Region X
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Appendix B - Process Code Listing
CODE PROCESS TYPE
10.000 COMBUSTION
11.000 EXTERNAL COMBUSTION
11.001 Bagasses Combustion
11.002 Coal Combustion
11.006 Fuel Oil Combustion
11.003 Lignite combustion
11.004 Multiple Fuels Combustion
11.005 Natural Gas Combustion
11.007 Waste Oil Combustion
11.008 Wood/Wood Waste Combustion
11.999 Other External Combustion Sources
15.000 INTERNAL COMBUSTION
15.001 Aviation Fuels
15.002 Diesel Fuel
15.006 Fuel Oil
15.003 Gasoline
15.007 Multiple Fuels
15.004 Natural Gas
15.005 Process Gas
15.999 Other Internal Combustion Sources
20.000 WASTE DISPOSAL
21.000 MUNICIPAL WASTE
21.001 Municipal Waste Combustors/Incinerators
21.002 Municipal Waste Landfills
21.003 Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) Emissions (except
21.004)
21.004 Sewage Sludge Incineration
21.999 Other Municipal Waste Processing/Disposal Facilities
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22.000 HAZARDOUS WASTE
22.007 Asbestos Demolition, Renovation, and Disposal
22.001 Benzene Waste Treatment
22.006 Contaminated Soil Treatment
22.002 Hazardous Waste Incineration
22.003 Hazardous Waste Landfills
22.004 Site Remediation (except 22.006)
22.005 Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDF) (except
22.002, 22.003 & 22.006)
22.999 Other Hazardous Waste Processing/Disposal Facilities
29.000 OTHER WASTE DISPOSAL (except 21 & 22)
29.001 Automobile Body Shredding/Incineration
29.003 Industrial Landfills
29.002 Industrial Wastewater/Contaminated Water Treatment
29.004 Medical/Infectious Waste Incineration
29.999 Other Waste Disposal Sources
30.000 WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
30.001 Charcoal
30.002 Kraft Pulp Mills
30.003 Plywood and Veneer Operations
30.004 Pulp and Paper Production other than Kraft
30.005 Reconstituted Panelboard Plants (waferboard, particleboard, etc.)
30.006 Wood Treatment
30.007 Woodworking
30.999 Other Wood Products Industry Sources
40.000 ORGANIC EVAPORATIVE LOSSES
41.000 SURFACE COATING/PRINTING/GRAPHIC ARTS
41.001 Aerospace Surface Coating
41.002 Automobiles and Trucks Surface Coating (OEM)
41.003 Automotive Refinisbing
41.004 Can Surface Coating
41.005 Fabric Coating/Printing/Dyeing (except 41.017)
41.006 Flatwood Paneling Surface Coating
41.007 Flexible Vinyl & Urethane Coating/Printing
41.008 Large Appliance Surface Coating
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41.026 Leather Surface Coating
41.009 Magnetic Tape Surface Coating
41.010 Magnetic Wire Surface Coating
41.011 Metal Coil Surface Coating
41.012 Metal Furniture Surface Coating
41.013 Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products Surface Coating
41.014 Paper, Plastic & Foil Web Surface Coating (except 41.007
& 41.018)
41.015 Plastic Parts for Business Machines Surface Coating
41.016 Plastic Parts & Products Surface Coating (except 41.015)
41.017 Polymeric Coating of Fabrics
41.018 Pressure Sensitive Tapes and Labels Coating
41.019 Printing - Forms
41.020 Printing - News Print
41.021 Printing - Packaging
41.022 Printing - Publication
41.023 Printing/Publication (except 41.007 & 41.019-022)
41.024 Ship Building & Repair Surface Coating
41.025 Wood Products/Furniture Surface Coating (except 41.006)
41.999 Other Surface Coating/Printing/Graphic Arts Sources
42.000 ORGANIC LIQUID STORAGE & MARKETING
(PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, GASOLINE, VOL)
42.001 Gasoline Bulk Plants
42.002 Gasoline Bulk Terminals
42.003 Gasoline Marketing (except 42.001 & 42.002)
42.004 Petroleum Liquid Marketing (except 42.001-003 & 42.005-006)
42.005 Petroleum Liquid Storage in Fixed Roof Tanks
42.006 Petroleum Liquid Storage in Floating Roof Tanks
42.010 Volatile Organic Liquid Marketing (except 42.009)
42.009 Volatile Organic Liquid Storage
42.999 Other Liquid Marketing Sources
49.000 ORGANIC EVAPORATIVE LOSSES (except 41 & 42)
49.001 Aerosol Can Filling
49.002 Dry Cleaning - PERC/Chlorinated Solvents
49.003 Dry Cleaning - Petroleum Solvents
49.004 Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing
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49.005 Fiberglass/Reinforced Polymer Products Manufacturing (except
49.004)
49.006 Halogenated Solvent Cleaners
49.007 Ink Manufacturing
49.008 Organic Solvent Cleaning & Degreasing (except 49.006)
49.009 Paint/Coating/Adhesives Manufacturing
49.010 Paint Stripping
49.999 Other Organic Evaporative Loss Sources
50.000 PETROLEUM/NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION AND REFINING
50.002 Natural Gas/Gasoline Processing Plants
50.001 Oil and Gas Field Services
50.003 Petroleum Refining Conversion Processes (cracking, CO boilers,
reforming, alkylation, polymerization, isomerization,
coking)
50.007 Petroleum Refining Equipment Leaks/Fugitive Emissions
50.004 Petroleum Refining Feedstock (blending, loading and
unloading)
50.008 Petroleum Refining Flares and Incinerators (except acid gas/
sulfur recovery unit incinerators - 50.006)
50.005 Petroleum Refining Separation Processes (distillation and
light ends recovery)
50.006 Petroleum Refining Treating Processes (hydrodesulfurization,
hydrotreating, chemical sweetening, acid gas removal,
deasphalting, sulfur recovery units, acid gas/sulfur
recovery unit incinerators)
50.009 Petroleum Refining Wastewater and Wastev^ater Treatment
50.010 Shale Processing
50.999 Other Petroleum/Natural Gas Production & Refining Sources
(except 50.001-010 and 42.000 - Liquid Marketing)
60.000 CHEMICALS MANUFACTURING
61.000 AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS MANUFACTURING
61.001 2,4-D Salts and Esters Production
61.002 4-Chloro-2-Methylphenoxyacetic Acid Production
61.003 4,6-Dinitro-o-Cresol Production
61.004 Captafol (tm) Production
61.005 Captan (tm) Production
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CODE PROCESS TYPE
61.006 Chloroneb (tm) Production
61.007 Chlorthalonil (tm) Production
61.008 Dacthal (tm) Production
61.012 Fertilizer Production (except 61.009)
61.009 Phosphate Fertilizers Production
61.010 Sodium Pentachlorophenate Production
61.011 Tordon Acid Production
61.999 Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing Sources
62.000 INORGANIC CHEMICALS MANUFACTURING
62.001 Ammonium Sulfate Production - Caprolactam By-Product Plants
62.002 Antimony Oxides Manufacturing
62.003 Chlorine Production
62.016 Chloroalkali Production
62.004 Chromium Chemicals Manufacturing
62.005 Cyanuric Chemicals Manufacturing
62.006 Fume Silica Production
62.007 Hydrochloric Acid Production
62.017 Hydrofluoric Acid Production
62.008 Hydrogen Cyanide Production
62.009 Hydrogen Fluoride Production
62.020 Inorganic Liquid/Gas Storage & Handling
62.014 Nitric Acid Plants
62.010 Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing
62.011 Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Production
62.018 Sodium Carbonate Production
62.012 Sodium Cyanide Production
62.015 Sulfuric Acid Plants
62.019 Sulfur Recovery (except 50.006)
62.013 Uranium Hexafluoride Production
62.999 Other Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing Sources
63.000 POLYMER AND RESIN PRODUCTION
63.001 Acetal Resins Production
63.002 Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Production
63.003 Alkyd Resins Production
63.004 Amino Resins Production
63.005 Butadiene-Furfural Cotrimer (R-ll)
63.006 Butyl Rubber Production
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63.007 Carboxymethylcellulose Production
63.008 Cellophane Production
63.009 Cellulose Ethers Production
63.010 Epichlorohydrin Elastomers Production
63.011 Epoxy Resins Production
63.012 Ethylene-propylene Rubber Production
63.013 Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production
63.014 Hypalon (tm) Production
63.015 Maleic Copolymers Production
63.016 Methylcellulose Production
63.017 Methyl Methacrylate-Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
Production
63.018 Methyl Methacrylate-Butadiene-Styrene Terpolymers Production
63.019 Neoprene Production
63.020 Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Production
63.021 Non-Nylon Polyamides Production
63.022 Nylon 6 Production
63.023 Phenolic Resins Production
63.024 Polybutadiene Rubber Production
63.025 Polycarbonates Production
63.026 Polyester Resins Production
63.027 Polyether Polyols Production
63.028 Polyethylene Terephthalate Production
63.029 Polymerized Vinyh'dene Production
63.030 Polymethyl Methacrylate Resins Production
63.031 Polystyrene Production
63.032 Polysulfide Rubber Production
63.033 Polyvinyl Acetate Emulsions Production
63.034 Polyvinyl Alcohol Production
63.035 Polyvinyl Butyral Production
63.036 Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production
63.037 Reinforced Plastic Composites Production
63.038 Styrene-Acrylonitrile Production
63.039 Styrene Butadiene Rubber and Latex Production
63.999 Other Polymer and Resin Manufacturing Sources
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64.000 SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING
INDUSTRY (SOCMI)
64.001 Batch Reaction Vessels (except 69.011)
64.002 Equipment Leaks (valves, compressors, pumps, etc.)
64.003 Processes Vents (emissions from air oxidation, distillation, and other
reaction vessels)
64.004 Storage Tanks (SOCMI Chemicals (loading/unloading, filling, etc.)
64.005 Transfer of SOCMI Chemicals (loading/unloading, filling, etc.)
64.006 Wastewater Collection & Treatment
64.999 Other SOCMI Processes
65.000 SYNTHETIC FIBERS PRODUCTION
65.001 Acrylic Fibers/Modacrylic Fibers Production
65.002 Rayon Production
65.003 Spandex Production
65.999 Other Synthetic Fibers Production Sources
69.000 CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING (except 61, 62, 63, 64 & 65)
69.001 Benzyltrimethylammonium Chloride Facilities
69.002 Butadiene Dimers Production
69.015 Carbon Black Manufacturing
69.003 Carbonyl Sulfide Production
69.004 Chelating Agents Production
69.005 Chlorinated Paraffins Production
69.006 Dodecanedioic Acid Production
69.007 Ethylidene Norbornene Production
69.008 Explosives Production
69.009 Hydrazine Production
69.010 OBPA/l,3-Diisocyanate Production
69.011 Pharmaceuticals Production
69.012 Photographic Chemicals Production
69.013 Phthalate Plasticizers Production
69.017 Propellant Manufacturing & Production
69.014 Rubber Chemicals Manufacturing
69.016 Soap & Detergent Manufacturing
69.999 Other Chemical Manufacturing Sources
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CODE PROCESS TYPE
70.000 FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS (also see 61 -
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS)
70.016 Alcohol Fuel Production
70.008 Alcoholic Beverages Production
70.001 Alfalfa Dehydrating
70.002 Baker's Yeast Manufacturing
70.003 Bread Bakeries
70.004 Cellulose Food Casing Manufacturing
70.005 Coffee Roasting
70.006 Cotton Ginning
70.007 Feed and Grain Handling, Storage & Processing (including Mills and
Elevators)
70.009 Fish Processing
70.010 Fruit and Vegetable Processing
70.011 Meat Smokehouses
70.012 Roasting (except 70.005)
70.013 Starch Manufacturing
70.014 Sugar Cane Processing
70.015 Vegetable Oil Production
70.999 Other Food and Agricultural Products Sources
80.000 METALLURGICAL INDUSTRY
81.000 FERROUS METALS INDUSTRY
81.001 Coke By-product Plants
81.002 Coke Production (except 81.001)
81.003 Ferroalloy Production
81.004 Iron Foundries
81.005 Stainless Steel/Specialty Steel Manufacturing
81.006 Steel Foundries
81.007 Steel Manufacturing (except 81.005 & 81.006)
81.008 Steel Pickling - HCL Process
81.999 Other Ferrous Metals Industry Sources
82.000 NONFERROUS METALS INDUSTRY
82.016 Beryllium Processing and Manufacturing
82.001 Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing
82.002 Lead Acid Battery Reclamation
82.003 Lead Oxide and Pigment Production
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CODE PROCESS TYPE
82.004 Lead Products (except 82.001-002, 82.006 & 82.012)
82.005 Primary Aluminum Production
82.006 Primary Copper Smelting
82.007 Primary Lead Smelting
82.008 Primary Magnesium Refining
82.009 Primary Zinc Smelting
82.010 Secondary Aluminum Production
82.011 Secondary Brass & Brass Ingot Production
82.012 Secondary Copper Smelting & Alloying
82.013 Secondary Lead Smelting
82.014 Secondary Magnesium Smelting
82.015 Secondary Zinc Processing
82.999 Other Non-Ferrous Metals Industry Sources
90.000 MINERAL PRODUCTS
90.001 Alumina Processing
90.035 Asbestos Manufacturing
90.002 Asphalt/Coal Tar Application - Metal Pipes
90.003 Asphalt Concrete Manufacturing
90.004 Asphalt Processing (except 90.002, 90.003 & 90.034)
90.034 Asphalt Roofing Products Manufacturing
90.017 Calciners & Dryers and Mineral Processing Facilities
90.005 Calcium Carbide Manufacturing
90.006 Cement Manufacturing (except 90.028)
90.007 Chromium Refractories Production
90.008 Clay and Fly Ash Sintering
90.009 Clay Products (including Bricks & Ceramics)
90.010 Coal Conversion/Gasification
90.011 Coal Handhng/Processing/Preparation/Cleaning
90.012 Concrete Batch Plants
90.013 Elemental Phosphorous Plants
90.014 Frit Manufacturing
90.015 Glass Fiber Manufacturing (except 90.033)
90.016 Glass Manufacturing
90.018 Lead Ore Crushing and Grinding
90.019 Lime/Limestone HandUng/Kims/Storage/Manufacturing
90.020 Mercury Ore Processing
90.021 Metallic Mineral/Ore Processing (except 90.018, 90.020 & 90.031)
90.022 Mineral Wool Manufacturing
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90.023 Mining Operations (except 90.032)
90.024 Non-metallic Mineral Processing (except 90.011, 90.019, 90.017,
90.026)(NOTE: This category includes stone quarrying, sand
and gravel processing, gypsum processing, perlite processing and
all other non-metallic mineral/ore processing.)
90.026 Phosphate Rock Processing
90.027 Phosphogypsum Stacks
90.028 Portland Cement Manufacturing
90.029 Refractories
90.031 Taconite Iron Ore Processing
90.032 Underground Uranium Mines
90.033 Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing
90.999 Other Mineral Processing Sources
99.000 MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES
99.001 Abrasive Blasting/Cleaning
99.002 Chromic Acid Anodizing
99.003 Comfort Cooling Towers
99.004 Commercial Sterilization Facilities
99.005 Decorative Chromium Electroplating
99.006 Electronics Manufacturing (except 99.011)
99.013 Electroplating/Plating (except Chrome - 99.002, 99.005 & 99.007)
99.019 Geothermal Power
99.007 Hard Chromium Electroplating
99.008 Hospital Sterilization Facilities
99.009 Industrial Process Cooling Towers
99.017 Leather Tanning
99.014 Polystyrene Foam Products Manufacturing
99.016 Polyurethane Foam Products Manufacturing
99.020 Rocket Demilitarization
99.010 Rocket Engine Test Firing
99.015 Rubber Tire Manufacturing and Retreading,
99.011 Semiconductor Manufacturing
99.018 Synthetic Fuels Production (except 70.016 & 90.010)
99.012 Welding & Grinding
99.999 Other Miscellaneous Sources
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Appendix C — Standard Emission Limit Units by Process
Clearinghouse
Process Code / Name or Description Pollutant
11.001 - Electric Utility Steam Generators Paniculate
11.999
15.001 -
15.999
21.001
21.004
30.002
41.002
41.004
41.007
Fossil Fuel-fired Steam Generators Paniculate
I. C. Engines
Stationary Gas Turbines
Paniculate
Paniculate
All
Municipal Waste Incinerators
Sewage Sludge Incineration
Kraft Pulp Mills - Recovery Furnace Paniculate
Kraft Pulp Mills - Lime Kiln Paniculate
Kraft Pulp Mills - Smelt Dissolving
Tanks
Kraft Pulp Mills - Digesters, Brown
Stock Washers, Evaporators,
Oxidation, Stripping System
Auto & Light Truck Surface Coating
Can Surface Coating
Flexible Vinyl & Urethane Coating
and Printing
Paniculate
Suggested
Emission Units
Lb/MMBTU
(see Note #1)
Lb/MMBTU
(see Note #1)
G/B-HP-H
(see Note #1)
ppm @ 15% O2
(see Note #1)
gr/dscf corr to
12% CO2
(see Note #1)
Lb/Ton of dry
sludge input
gr/dscf corr to
8%O2
(see Note #1)
gr/dscf corr to
10% 02
(see Note #1)
Lb/Ton BLS
(see Note #1)
ppm (by volume)
corr to 10% O,
Kg/1 (lb/Gal)
applied coating
solids
Kg/1 (Lb/Gal)
applied coating
solids
Kg/Kg/ (Lb/Lb)
ink solids
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Clearinghouse
Process Code / Name or Description Pollutant
41.008 Large Appliance Surface Coating
41.011 Metal Coil Surface Coating
41.012 Metal Furniture Surface Coating
41.015 Plastic Parts for Business Machines
Surface Coating
41.018 Pressure Sensitive Tape & Label
Surface Coating
41.019 - Printing
41.023
42.002 Gasoline Bulk Terminals
42.005/6 Vessels for Petroleum Liquid Storage
49.003 Dry Cleaning - Petroleum Solvents
50.003 Petroleum Refining - Cracking
50.006 Petroleum Refining -
Claus Sulfur Recovery Units
Petroleum Refining - Flue Gas
50.007 Petroleum Refining - Equip. Leak*
61.009 Phosphate Fertilizers Pdtn.
Total
Fluoride
62.001 Ammonium Sulfate Pdtn.
62.014 Nitric Acid Plants
62.015 Sulfuric Acid Plants
NOX
SO2&
Acid Mist
Suggested
Emission Units
Kg/1 (Lb/Gal) of
applied coating
solids
Kg/1 (Lb/Gal)
applied coating
solids
Kg/1 (Lb/Gal)
applied coating
solids
Kg/1 (Lb/Gal)
applied coating
solids
Kg/Kg (Lb/Lb)
applied coating
solids
% of total mass of
VOC solvents &
H2O used
See Note #2
See Note #2
See Note #2
Lb/lOOOLbor
Lb/MMBTU or
% by volume
% by volume
gr/dscf (H2S)
See Note #2
Lb/Ton
(see Note #1)
Lb/Ton
ammonium sulfate
pdtn.
Lb/Ton
(see Note #1)
Lb/Ton
(see Note #1)
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Clearinghouse
Process Code / Name or Description Pollutant
64.002 Equip. Leaks - Synthetic Organic
Chemical Mfg. Industry
65.001 - Synthetic Fibers Production
65.999
70.007 Grain Elevators Paniculate
81.003 Ferroalloy Production
81.004 Iron Foundries
81.006 Steel Plants - Electric Arc Paniculate
82.001 Lead Acid Battery Mfg.
82.005 Primary Aluminum Pdtn.
82.006 Primary Copper Smelting Paniculate
82.007 Primary Lead Smelting Paniculate
82.009 Primary Zinc Smelting Paniculate
82.011 Sec. Brass & Brass Ingot Pdtn. Paniculate
82.013 Secondary Lead Smelting Paniculate
90.004 Hot-Mix Asphalt Processing
90.011 Coal Hand./Proc./Prep./Cleaning Paniculate
90.016 Glass Mfg. Paniculate
90.019 Lime/Limestone
Handling/Kilns/Storage/Mfg.
90.021 Metallic Mineral/Ore Processing
90.024 Non-metallic Mineral Processing
Suggested
Emission Units
See Note #2
Kg/Mega-gram
(Lb/1000 Lb)
solvent feed
gr/dscf
(see Note #1)
Lb/MW-H or
% (volume basis)
gr/dscf
gr/dscf
(see Note #1)
gr/dscf or Lb/Ton
lead feed
Lb/Ton
gr/dscf
(see Note #1)
gr/dscf
(see Note #1)
gr/dscf
(see Note #1)
gr/dscf
(see Note #1)
gr/dscf
(see Note #1)
gr/dscf
gr/dscf
(see Note #1)
Lb/Ton
(see Note #1)
Lb/Ton
grams/dscm
(gr/dscf)
grams/dscm
(gr/dscf)
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Clearinghouse
Process Code / Name or Description
90.026 Phosphate Rock Processing
90.028 Portland Cement Plants
90.033 Wool Fiberglass Mfg.
90.034 Asphalt Roofing Products Mfg.
99.015 Rubber Tire Mfg. Industry
Pollutant
Paniculate
Suggested
Emission Units
Lb/Ton
Lb/Ton
(see Note #1)
Lb/Ton glass
pulled
Kg/Mega-gram
(Lb/1000 Lb)
% of VOC used
Note #i;
Standard emission units have been established for these processes. These units are
required for reporting standardized emission limits in BLIS for these processes.
Also, for these processes, percent (%) has been established as the unit for reporting
standardized emission limits for opacity.
Note #2:
Applicable regulations involve process controls and/or modifications. No emission
units stated.
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Appendix D - Abbreviations for Processes. Units, and Pollutants
Abbreviations for Processes and Descriptors
Abbreviation
ADD
AL
AM
ASSOC
ATMOS
CALC
CEM
CO
COLL
COOP
CORP
DECARB
DESULF
DISTIL
DISTN
DIV
E
EA
EFF
ELECT
EMISS
ENVIRON OR ENV
ESP
FAC
FCC
FCCU
FOR
FURN
GEN
HAND
HVLP
I.C.
INCIN
INDEP
Process or Descriptor
additive
aluminum
American
association
atmospheric
catalytic
continuous emission monitoring
company
collection
cooperative
corporation
decarbonization
desulfurization
distillation
distribution
division
eastern
each
efficiency
electric
emissions
environmental
electrostatic precipitator
facility
fluid catalytic cracking
fluid catalytic cracking unit
flue gas recirculation
furnace
generator
handling
high-volume, low pressure (spray guns)
internal combustion
incinerator
independent
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Abbreviation
Process or Descriptor
INTERNAT
LAB
LDOUT
LIQ
LT
MATL
MFC
MISC
MODIF
NAT
NATL
POLL
PREP
PROD
PWR
REC
RECIP
RECLAM
REFIG
REFIN
REG
REGEN
RESID
ROT
SCR
SCRUB
SECOND
SHIP
SNCR
SOLN
STOR
SUP
SYS
TRANS
UNIV
VAC
VERT
international
laboratory
loadout
liquid
light
material
manufacturing
miscellaneous
modification
natural
national
pollutant/pollution
preparation
production
power
recovery
reciprocating
reclamation
refrigeration
refinery
regular
regenerator
residual
rotary
selective catalytic reduction
scrubber
secondary
shipping
selective non-catalytic reduction
solution
storage
supplementary
system
transmission
university
vacuum
vertica!
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Abbreviations for Emission Limit Units
Abbreviation
ACF
ACFM
ACS
ADP
AV
BBL
BHP
BLS
BPSD
BTU
CF
CFM
CU YD
D
DFEED
DACF
DIST
DSCF
F
G
G/HP-H
G/0
GAL/M
GR
H
HP
J
KG
KW
LB
LT
M
MG/L
MM
MO
MW
N
NG
OPAC
PPM
Emission Limit Unit
actual cubic feet
actual cubic feet per minute
applied coating solids
air dried pulp
average
barrels
brake horsepower
black liquor solids
barrels per stream day
British thermal units
cubic feet
cubic feet per minute
cubic yard
day
dry feed
dry actual cubic feet
distillate
dry standard cubic feet
feet
gram
grams per horsepower-hour
gas/oil
gallons per minute
grains
hour
horsepower
joule
kilogram
kilowatt
pound
long ton
thousand (103)
milligram per liter
million (106)
month
megawatt
natural
nanogram
opacity
parts per million
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Abbreviation
PPH
RDF
RESID
SB
SCF
SCFD
SCFM
SEC
SQF
T
TPY
VOL
WKS
YR
Emission Limit Unit
parts per hundred
refuse derived fuel
residual
subbituminous
standard cubic feet
standard cubic feet per day
standard cubic feet per minute
second
square feet
ton
tons per year (found in notes of
determinations)
volume
weeks
year
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Abbreviations for Pollutants
Abbreviation
AG
AN
AR
AS
BA
BAP
BE
CA
CD
CDD
CDF
CL
CL2
CL2/OCL
CLO2
CO
CO2
COS
CR
CRVI
CS
CU
DCB
ETH
ETO
F
FSP
HER
HC
HCL
HCN
HDM
HF
HG
HHD
H2O
H2S
H2SO4
MA
Pollutant
silver
acrylonitrile
argon
arsenic
barium
benzo(a)pyrene
beryllium
calcium
cadmium
chlorodibenzodioxins
chlorodibenzofurans
chlorine
chlorine (gas)
chlorine and oxychlorine
chlorine dioxide
carbon monoxide
carbon dioxide
carbonyl sulfide
chromium
hexavalent chrome
cesium
copper
l,4-dichloro-2-butene
ethylene
ethylene oxide
fluorine
fine suspended particulates
hydrogen bromide
hydrocarbons
hydrochloric acid
hydrogen cyanide
hexamethylene diisocyanate monomer
hydrogen fluoride
mercury
homopolymer of HDM (see above)
water
hydrogen sulfide
sulfuric acid
maleic anhydride
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Abbreviation
Pollutant
MC ACETATE
MEK
MG
MI KETONE
MMH
MN
MO
NAOH
NA2SO4
NH3
NH4
NH4CL
NI
NMHC
NMOC
NOX
NO2
N2O
PAH
PB
PCB
PCDF
PCNB
PM, PM10
POCL3
POHC
RHC
ROC
ROG
RSC
S
SB
SE
SN
SO2
S03
TCDD
TCDF
TCE
TC-ETHANE
TICIA
TMT
methyl cellusolve acetate
methyl ethyl ketone
magnesium
methyl isobutyl ketone
methyl hydrazine
manganese
molybdenum
sodium hydroxide
salt cake
ammonia
ammonium
ammonium chloride
nickel
nonmethane hydrocarbons
nonmethane organic carbon
nitrogen oxide
nitrogen dioxide
nitrous oxide
polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons
lead
polychlorinated biphenyls
polychlorinated dibenzo furans
pentochloronitrobenzene herbicide
particulate matter
phosphorous oxychloride
principle organic hazardous constituents
reactive hydrocarbons
reactive organic compounds
reactive organic gases
reduced sulfur compounds
sulfur
antimony
selenium
tin
sulfur dioxide
sulfur trioxide
2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-P-dioxin
tetrachlorodibenzo furan
trichloroethylene
1,1,1-trichloroethane
titanium tetrachloride
tetramethyl tin
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Abbreviation Pollutant
TRS total reduced sulfur
U uranium
UF4 uranium tetrafluoride
V vanadium
VC vinyl chloride
VCM vinyl chloride monomer
VE visible emissions
VOC volatile organic compounds
ZN zinc
ZRSO4 zirconium sulfate
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Appendix E - Information on the OAOPS TTN
What is OAOPS TIN?
OAQPS, the EPA Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, provides information and
technical support on air pollution control. Its four divisions ~ Air Quality Management,
Emission Standards, Technical Support, and Stationary Source Compliance « provide
services to EPA regional offices, state and local agencies, consultants, industry, and the
general public. These services include clearinghouses, conferences, reports, manuals,
newsletters, support centers, workshops, classroom training, self-instructional courses, and
TTN.
TTN, Technology Transfer Network, is a network of electronic bulletin boards developed
and operated by OAQPS. The network provides information and technology exchange in
different areas of air pollution control, ranging from emission test methods to regulatory air
pollution models. The service is free except for the cost of the phone call.
How does it work?
You access the network from your own computer through the use of a modem and
communications software. Your computer connects with a computer at EPA through the
phone lines. Once you're on the network, you've got all the tools, technology, and
information in any of the bulletin boards available at your fingertips. You can find tools to
estimate air pollutant emissions, download computer code for regulatory air models, read
a Title summary of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, find a course offered by the Air
Pollution Training Institute, or request technical support in implementing an air pollution
control program. You can transfer files, communicate with other users, leave a question for
others to answer, or upload a file for others to use.
Who can use it?
Anyone in the world wanting to exchange information about air pollution, including
personnel in state and local agencies, the private sector, EPA, and foreign countries.
How do I access it?
Set up your computer, call the network, and register on-line. Once your registration is
accepted, you're free to use the network whenever you need to. Follow the steps below.
Step 1 Install a modem and communications software on your computer, if you don't
already have them. There are a wide variety to choose from.
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Step 2 Set the following parameters on your communications software:
Data Bits: 8
Parity: N
Stop Bits: 1
Terminal Emulation: VT100 or VT/ANSI
Duplex: Full
Step 3 Call the network using your communications software:
(919) 541-5742 for modems up to 14,400 bps
TELNET ttnbbs.rtpnc.epa.gov for Internet access
Step 4 Log on to the system and select from the Unregistered Users menu. Answer
the questions on the screen, first about yourself, then about your computer. Press the
ENTER key after each response, except single characters like Y (yes) or N (no).
First Name? (Type your first name.)
Last Name? (Type your last name.)
Calling from (City, State)? (Type your city and state, for example, Raleigh, NC.)
You are asked to verify this information. (Y or N)
Next select a password, keeping in mind that passwords are CaSe sensitive. After this
information is accepted, you will see Registered Users menu. At this point you can access
any of the bulletin board systems, select other options, or exit the system. BBS Descriptions
contains a brief description of the different bulletin boards available on the network. System
Utilities contains various options, which are also available after you become a registered
user.
What's on the network?
Over a dozen bulletin boards are currently available on the network, with more to come.
AIRISC - Air RISC provides technical assistance and information primarily to state and
local air pollution control agencies in areas of health, risk, and exposure assessment for toxic
and criteria pollutants.
AIRS - Aerometric Information Retrieval System facilitates the exchange of information
among state and local agencies that utilize AIRS documents and information.
AMTIC - Ambient Monitoring Technology Information Center contains information on all
the Reference and Equivalent methods for the criteria pollutants.
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APTI - Air Pollution Training Institute describes current course offerings on air pollution,
including curriculum, schedules, locations, costs, and up-to-date changes.
BLIS - RACT/BACT/LAER Information System contains information on RACT, BACT, or
LAER determinations made throughout the country. The data base is available to federal,
state, and local agency staff, as well as private industry representatives who are preparing
permit applications.
CAAA - Clean Air Act Amendments has information on the Clean Air Act Amendments of
1990, including summaries and overviews. Information on regulatory requirements,
implementation programs, criteria pollutants, and technical analyses is being developed.
CAAA allows regulators, the regulated community, and the public to access information that
will help them understand, implement, and comply with the law.
CHIEF - Clearinghouse for Inventories/Emission Factors contains the latest information
on air emission inventories and emission factors. It provides access to tools for estimating
emissions of air pollutants and performing air emission inventories for both criteria and
toxic pollutants. It includes emission estimation data bases, newsletters, announcements, and
guidance on performing inventories.
COMPLI - Stationary Source Compliance provides stationary source and asbestos
compliance policy and guidance information.
CTC - Control Technology Center offers free engineering assistance, a hotline, and technical
guidance to state and local air pollution control agencies in implementing air pollution
control programs.
EMTIC - Emission Measurement Technical Information Center provides access to emission
test methods and testing information for the development and enforcement of national,
state, and local emission prevention and control programs. It includes computer programs,
stack testing information, regulations, EMTIC documents, the latest changes to methods,
bulletins, contact names within EMTIC, and public domain software. It offers technical
guidance on stationary source testing issues in support of the development and
implementation of emissions standards, emission factors, and State Implementation Plans.
NATICH - National Air Toxics Information Clearinghouse provides information from state
and local agencies regarding their air toxics programs as well as information on current
federal activities in controlling ah" toxics.
NSR - New Source Review offers guidance and technical information within the NSR
permitting community.
OMS - Office of Mobile Sources provides information pertaining to mobile source emissions,
including regulations, test results, models, and guidance.
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ORIA - Office of Radiation and Indoor Air disseminates information to state and local
governments, industry, professional groups, and citizens to promote actions to reduce
exposure to harmful levels of radiation and indoor air pollutants.
SBAP - Small Business Assistance Program provides support to state and local small
business assistance programs by serving as a communications network to share materials as
well as new federal rules that have been developed related to small business issues.
SCRAM - Support Center for Regulatory Air Models provides regulatory air quality model
computer code. It contains newly-developed air quality models as well as existing ones that
are adapted and improved. You can download computer code, test data, output results,
instructions on how to run models, modeling analysis, meteorological data, and
documentation. Model Change Bulletins describe changes made to each model.
USCAN - US/Canada Air Quality Agreement provides for the exchange of permitting
information between the states bordering the U.S. and Canada.
Why use it?
It's easy! You log on, answer questions, and select menu options. It's useful! You'll
discover all kinds of information and tools that you can use in your job. It saves time! It
saves money! It saves paper! It saves headaches! Say goodbye to phone tag. Leave and
receive messages anytime the network is up. Exchange information over long distances and
at high speed without waiting for the mail to arrive. It's world-wide! You can communicate
with people all over the world -- people you know and people you don't know who are
involved in air pollution control. It's always available! It's got it att! Over a dozen different
bulletin boards are up and running; more are on the way. It's readify accessible! Access the
latest information whenever you need it.
(919) 541-5742 for modems up to 14,400 bps
TELNET ttnbbs.rtpnc.epa.gov for Internet access
When can I use it?
24 hours a day, 7 days a week except Monday morning 8-12 EST, when the system is down
for maintenance and backup.
Who do I call?
If you need help accessing the system, call the systems operator by phone at (919) 541-5384
in Durham, North Carolina during normal business hours 1-5 EST.
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HOW TO USE OAOPS TTN
TOP MENU
From this menu, which you see as a registered user, you have access to all the features on
the TTN. Select Gateway to TTN Technical Areas (Bulletin Boards) to access any of
bulletin board system (BBS) on the network. Each BBS has a similar menu structure from
which you can view information, transfer files, send or receive messages, or execute utility
functions.
You move through the system by selecting menu options. To select an option, type the
character specified in <> brackets. When your see , (for carriage return), press the
ENTER or RETURN key. Also press the ENTER key after responding to a question.
Press S to skip a series of text screens. Press P to pause a screen that is scrolling and then
press the ENTER key to resume scrolling.
USER SUPPORT/HELP
Access User Support/Help for a menu of tips and tricks, answers to frequently asked
questions, and help on performing typical BBS tasks such as transferring files.
EMAIL
Use Email to send a message (msg) to other users. They will receive it the next time they
enter the network. Search the User Registry first, if necessary, to see if someone is
registered or to verify the spelling of a name.
1 Select Email from the Top Menu or one of the BBS mam menus.
2 Type L to send mail.
3 Respond to the prompts:
To: (Type the full name.)
Subject: (Enter a topic heading.)
Submit Prepared Msg Text (Y/N)? (Type N to enter your message directly
on the screen, Y if your message is stored as an ASCII text file.)
4 After you enter your message, hit escape and select an option below by typing the
appropriate letter.
V to see your entire message again.
E to edit the message by line.
F to include a file within the message (see below).
R to receive a note that the message was received.
S to send the message.
Q to quit without sending a message.
H to get help.
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To include a file within your message
Select F to send a file and respond to the prompts.
Enclose a file with this message (Y/N)? (Type Y.)
Enter 1-12 char, full file name: (Assign a new file name and extension to the file or
use its existing name, for example, MYUPLOAD.TXT.)
Select from the following transfer protocols: (Select a protocol from the list, for
example, 4 for XMODEM.)
File open, ready to receive (CTRL-X to abort). What you do here varies according
to your communications software. If you have PROCOMM, press PAGEUP, select
the protocol you selected earlier, in this example, 1 for XMODEM, and enter the
path and file name, for example:
C:\HOME\NEWSTUFF.TXT.
If you have CROSSTALK, enter XX instead of pressing PAGEUP. When the
transfer is complete, you can continue the message, send it, or quit without
sending it.
To receive messages
When you enter the network, you are notified of any personal messages you have. You can
view the messages now or later. To view them later, select Email from a menu and select
Read your mail.
SYSTEM UTILITIES MENU
You can select a number of utilities from this menu.
ystem Information gives hardware and software information for the TTN.
< R > ecent Callers lists people who have recently accessed the system.
User Survey Results shows the results of the recent user survey.
hange Terminal Config allows you to change your user profile
< A> Dearchivers (PKUNZIP, UZ201) contains programs to use for dearchiving compressed
files.
< M > TTN User's Manual is a compressed file with detailed instructions on how to use the
network. You must first download the file to your computer and then decompress it.
Change Profile/Address to update your contact information.
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ime Remaining shows when you logged on, how long you have been on this session,
and the current time.
ho else is on lists people currently using the system.
< P > Change Password to give yourself a new password.
ser Registry lists all users. To see the list, select isplay/DownIoad User Registry
and enter P 1 USER.TXT. Press S to stop the listing, to search for an individual, select
ser Registry Search and enter a name or city.
TRANSFERRING FILES
Download a file
1 Access the BBS containing the file you want to download, for example, CAAA.
2 Select the category from which you want to download, for example, < 6 > Title VI:
Stratospheric Ozone, then Title VI Text/Summaries.
3 Once you see a list of files, note the name of the file you want to transfer.
4 Type P to select the protocol that allows the BBS to send a file and that your
communications software supports. For example type P 4 for XMODEM protocol.
If you don't know which protocol to select, look in your communications software
documentation. This protocol is used for all files you download for the remainder
of your call, unless you change it with the P command. (To skip this step, see hint
below.)
5 Type the name of the file you want to download. For example, SUMM6.TXT. If you
can't remember the name of the file, type L to see the list of files again, then enter
the file name. You will see an estimate of how much time it will take to transfer the
file. You can stop the procedure by pressing the CONTROL and X keys together.
6 Select the protocol for your communications software, the same protocol you used
before. Depending on the communications software you have, you follow different
procedures. For example, if you have PROCOMM, press the PAGEDOWN key to
see the protocol menu, select the protocol, in this example, 1 for XMODEM, and
enter path and name of the file you want to create on your computer, for example,
C:\BBSDIR\BBSFILE.TXT. The procedure indicates when the transfer is
completed.
7 Now you can transfer another file or return to the menu.
Hint: Assign a default protocol to be used every time you download a file. Select
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Decompress files
Files with the file name extension ARC or ZIP are compressed (archived) to save space and
time when downloading. These files must be decompressed (unarchived) to save space and
time when downloading. These files must be decompressed (unarchived) after downloading
to be used,
1 Select ystems Utilities from the Top Menu.
2 Select Dearchivers (PKUNZIP, UZ201) from the Systems Utilities Menu.
3 Download DEARCH.TXT, PKZIP.EXE, and PKUNZIP.EXE. Do this step only one
time for all files you need to decompress.
4 Download any ZIP file you want to decompress from any of the BBS's.
5 When you exit the network and return to DOS, create a new directory and copy the
downloaded files to it. In this way, files you decompress are not mixed in with your
other files.
6 Use the PKUNZIP command to decompress any of the 2QP files you downloaded,
for example, PKUNZIP CALINE3.ZIP.
More information about dearchiving files is in DEARCH..TXT, one of the files you
downloaded.
Upload a file
In some BBS's you can upload a file for general use. Enter the appropriate area and follow
the instructions provided. The procedure is similar to downloading a file, except for minor
differences. For example, in PROCOMM, press PAGEUP to upload a file (instead of
PAGEDOWN) to download. In CROSSTALK, type XX (instead of RX).
For additional help and directions, select User Support/Help from the Top Menu.
PUBLIC MESSAGES
Use this feature to leave messages for public view in a particular BBS. You can relay new
information for other people's use, present a problem you have that someone else may be
able to resolve, or look through messages other people have left and responses they have
received.
i Access the BBS most appropriate for the message you want to leave.
2 Select < P > ublic Messages from the BBS Main Menu. Now you can scan the topics
of other people's messages, read messages other people have left, or leave your own.
3 To leave a message, type L and follow directions.
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USER'S MANUAL FOR THE BLIS BBS
Appendix F ~ Valid Values for Data Elements
This appendix lists appropriate values for various data elements found in BLIS. Some data
elements are not listed in this appendix because listing valid values is not practical (i.e.,
BLIS ID). You can also find this information while in BLIS by using the HELP screens --
just press Fl at any time while using BLIS.
EPA Region
Region 1 --
Region 2 ~
Region 3 -
Region 4 ~
Region 5 -
Region 6 -
Region 7 --
Region 8 -
Region 9 -
Region 10 --
State Codes
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West
Virginia
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Tennessee
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin
Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska
Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming
American Samoa, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada
Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
ALabama
AlasKa
American Samoa
AriZona
ARkansas
CAlifornia
Colorado
ConnecTicut
DElaware
District of Columbia
FLorida
GeorgiA
GUam
Hawaii
IDaho
ILlinois
INdiana
lowA
KanSas
KentuckY
LouisianA
MainE
MarylanD
MAssachusetts
Michigan
MiNnesota
Mississippi
MissOuri
MonTana
NEbraska
NeVada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
OHio
OKlahoma
ORegon
PennsylvaniA
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
TeNnessee
TexaS
UTah
VermonT
Virgin Islands
VirginiA
WAshington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
WYoming
OTher Federal
Agency Code - see Appendix A
Process Type Code - see Aooendix B
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Pollutant Name and CAS Number - see also Appendix D
POLLUTANT
1,1,1 TRICHLOROETHANE
2,3,7,8 TCDD
2-BUTANONE
ACETONE
ACRYLAMIDE
ACRYLAMIDE MONOMER
ACRYLIC ACID
ACRYLONTTRILE
AG
ALUMINUM OXIDE
AMMONIA
AN
AR
ARGON
AS
ASBESTOS
BA
BAP
BE
BENZENE
BENZO-A-PYRENE
BENZOTRICHLORIDE
BENZYL CHLORIDE
BR
BUTYL ACETATE
BZ
CA
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
CAPROLACTAM
CARBON BLACK
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
CCL2F2
CD
CHCL3
CHLORINE
CHLORINE DIOXIDE
CHLOROFORM
CHROME
CHROMIC ACID
CL
CL2
CO
CO2
COBALT
CR
ALTERNATE NAME
2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-P-dioxin
Silver
Acrylonitrile
Argon
Arsenic
Barium
Benzo(a)pyrene
Beryllium
Bromine
Benzene
Calcium
Dichlorodifluoromethane
Cadmium
Chloroform
Chromium
Chlorine
Chlorine (gas)
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Dioxide
Chromium
CAS NUMBER
71-55-6
1746-01-6
78-93-3
67-64-1
79-06-1
79-06-1
79-10-7
107-13-1
7440-22-4
1344-28-1
7664-41-7
107-13-1
13994-71-3
13994-71-3
7440-38-2
1332-21-4
7440-39-3
50-32-8
7440-41-7
71-43-2
50-32-8
98-07-7
100-44-7
7726-95-6
123-86-4
71-43-2
7440-70-2
1035-62-0
105-60-2
1333-86-4
56-23-5
75-71-8
7440-43-9
67-66-3
7782-50-5
10049-04-4
67-66-3
7440-47-3
1333-82-0
7782-50-5
10049-04-4
630-08-0
124-38-9
7440-48-4
7440-47-3
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POLLUTANT
ALTERNATE NAME
CAS NUMBER
CRO3
CS
CU
DCB
DCB
DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
DnSOBUTYL KETONE
DIMETHYL ACETAMIDE
DIMETHYL FORMAMIDE
DIOXINS
ETHYL ACETATE
ETHYL ALCOHOL
ETHYL BENZENE
ETHYLBENZENE
ETHYLENE GLYCOL
ETHYLENE OXIDE
ETO
F
FLUORIDE
FLUORIDES
FORMALDEHYDE
FREON12
GRAPHITE
H2O
H2S
H2SO4
H2SO4 MIST
H2SO4 VAPORS
HBR
HC
HCL
HCN
HEPTANE
HF
HG
HYDRAZINE
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
ISOOCTYL ALCOHOL
ISOPROPYL ACETATE
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
MAGNESIUM
MALEIC ANHYDRIDE
MEK
MEK-PEROXEDE
METHACRYLIC ACID
METHANE
METHANOL
METHYL AMYL KETONE
Chromium Trioxide
Cesium
Copper
l,4-dichloro-2-butene
Ethylene Oxide
Fluorine
Water
Hydrogen Sulfide
Sulfuric Acid
Hydrogen Bromide
Hydrocarbons
Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrogen Cyanide
Hydrogen Fluoride
Mercury
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide
1333-82-0
7440-46-2
7440-50-8
764-41-0
25321-22-6
84-72-2
108-83-8
127-19-5
68-12-2
SEQ. 128
141-78-6
64-17-5
100-41-4
100-41-4
107-21-1
75-21-8
75-21-8
7782-41-4
16984-48-8
16984-48-8
50-00-0
75-71-8
7782-42-5
7732-18-5
7783-06-4
7664-93-9
7664-93-9
7664-93-9
10035-10-6
SEQ. 11
7647-01-0
7490-8
142-82-5
7664-39-3
7439-97-6
302-01-2
7722-84-1
52738-99-5
94-11-1
67-63-0
7439-95-4
108-31-6
78-93-3
1338-23-4
79-41-4
74-82-8
67-56-1
110-43-0
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POLLUTANT
ALTERNATE NAME
CAS NUMBER
METHYL BROMIDE
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE
METHYLENE CHORIDE
MG
MINERAL SPIRITS
MMH
MN
MO
N-BUTYL ACETATE
N-BUTYL ALCOHOL
N-PROPYL ACETATE
N2O
NAOH
NAPHTHALENE
NH3
NH4
NH4CL
NI
NICKEL
NITRIC ACID
NO2
P-TOLUIDINE
PAH
PB
PCB
PERCHLOROETHYLENE
PHENOL
PHOSPHORIC ACID
PHOSPHOROUS
POCL3
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
PROPYLEKE OXIDE
S
SB
SE
SILVER
SN
S02
S03
SODIUM BICHROMATE
STRONTIUM CHROMATE
STYRENE
SULFATES
SULFURIC ACID
SULFURIC ACID MIST
TCDD
Magnesium
Methyl Hydrazine
Manganese
Molybdenum
Nitrous Oxide
Sodium Hydroxide
Ammonia
Ammonium
Ammonium Chloride
Nickel
Nitrogen Dioxide
Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Lead
Polychlorinated Biphenyls
Phosphorous Oxychloride
Sulfur
Antimony
Selenium
Tin
Sulfur Dioxide
Sulfur Trioxide
2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-P-dioxin
74-83-9
78-93-3
108-10-1
75-09-2
7439-95-4
64475-85-0
60-34-4
7439-96-5
7439-98-7
123-86-4
71-36-3
109-60-4
10024-97-2
1310-73-2
91-20-3
7664-41-7
14798-03-9
12125-02-5
7440-02-0
7440-02-0
7697-37-2
10102-44-0
106-49-0
SEQ. 6
7439-92-1
1336-36-3
127-18-4
108-95-2
7664-38-2
7723-14-0
10025-87-3
1310-58-3
75-56-9
7704-34-9
7440-36-0
7782-49-2
7440-22-4
7440-31-5
7446-09-5
7446-11-9
10588-01-9
7789-06-2
100-42-5
14808-79-8
7664-93-9
7664-93-9
1746-01-6
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POLLUTANT
TICL4
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
TL
TOLUENE
TRICHLOROETHYLENE
TRIETHYLAMINE
U
UF4
URANIUM
V
XYLENE
XYLENES
ZINC
ZINC CHROMATE
ZN
ALTERNATE NAME
Titanium Tetrachloride
Thallium
Uranium
Uranium Tetrafluoride
Vanadium
Zinc
CAS NUMBER
7550-45-0
13463-67-7
7440-28-0
108-88-3
79-01-6
121-44-8
7440-61-1
10049-14-6
7440-61-1
7440-62-2
1330-20-7
1330-20-7
7440-66-6
13530-65-9
7440-66-6
Basis for Limit
BACT-PSD Prevention of Significant Deterioration
BACT-Other Other (i.e., T-BACT, Toxics-BACT, etc)
LAER
MACT
RACT
GACT
NSPS
NESHAPS
OTHER
Emission Type
Lowest Available Control Technology
Maximum Achievable Control Technology
Reasonably Available Control Technology
Generally Available Control Technology
New Source Performance Standards
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
Other Control Technology Standards
Point, Fugitive, or Area Source
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Appendk G - Examples of BLIS Standard Reports
Appendix F
IEPORT DATE: 08/31/94
INDEX OF CONTROL TECHNOLOGY DETERMINATIONS
PAGE 1
'EAR COMPANY NAME
91 FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP.
91 FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP.
91 FORMOSA PLASTICS CORPORATION
91 FORMOSA PLASTICS CORPORATION
91 HOCKLEY RAILCAR, INC.
91 LAPORT CHEMICAL CORPORATION
PROCESS
BLIS ID TYPE
TX-0225 29.000
69.015
TX-0227 29.000
29.000
49.000
50.999
70.007
70.999
TX-0224 29.000
29.002
40.000
TX-0228 29.000
62.003
62.007
TX-0223 29.000
40.000
69.015
99.001
TX-0226 29.000
42.009
49.000
49.999
70.007
70.007
70.007
70.007
70.007
70.007
70.007
99.999
99.999
PERMIT
ISSUED
01/23/90
01/23/90
01/23/90
01/23/90
02/16/90
05/31/90
PROCESS DESCRIPTION
FUGITIVES, PROCESS
REGENERATOR, C02
FUGITIVES FROM WASTEWATER
FUGITIVES, PROCESS
DRYER
TANKS, 7
SILOS, PELLET, 2
PELLET HANDLING
FUGITIVE
FUGITIVES FROM WASTEWATER
VENTS, PROCESS
FUGITIVES
HEATER, MOLTEN SALT
HCL ABSORBER
FUGITIVES
PAINT BOOTHS, 2
REGENERATION, CARBON
BLASTER, SAND, 2
FUGITIVE
REFRIGERATOR UNIT
DRIERS, 2
RECOVERY UNIT, VC
SILO, ADDITIVES
SILO, BLENDING
SILO, PRODUCT
SILO, RESIN
SILO, STORAGE
SILOS, RECEIVING, 4
SILOS, STORAGE, 4
BLOWERS, REACTOR, 2
PRODUCT HANDLING
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Appendix G
REPORT DATE: 08/31/94
CONTROL TECHNOLOGY DETERMINATIONS BY PROCESS
PAG I
YEAR COMPANY NAME
BLIS ID
PERMIT
ISSUED AGENCY
NAME OF CONTACT
TELEPHONE
PROCESS TYPE: 29.000 OTHER WASTE DISPOSAL (except 21 and 22)
91 HOCKLEY RAILCAR, INC.
91 FORMOSA PLASTICS CORPORATION
91 FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP.
91 LAPORT CHEMICAL CORPORATION
91 FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP.
91 FORMOSA PLASTICS CORPORATION
TX-0223 02/16/90 TEXAS AIR CONTROL BO DAVID L. HOWELL (512)-451-57i:
TX-0224 01/23/90 TEXAS AIR CONTROL BO KAREN T. OLSEN (512)-451-571:
TX-0225 01/23/90 TEXAS AIR CONTROL BO KAREN T. OLSEN (512J-451-571:
TX-0226 05/31/90 TEXAS AIR CONTROL BO DONALD G. FINE (512)-451-57i:
TX-0227 01/23/90 TEXAS AIR CONTROL BO KAREN OLSEN (512)-451-571:
TX-0228 01/23/90 TEXAS AIR CONTROL BO KAREN T. OLSEN (512)-451-57i:
PROCESS TYPE: 29.002 Industrial Wastewater Treatment
91 FORMOSA PLASTICS CORPORATION
TX-0224
01/23/90 TEXAS AIR CONTROL BO KAREN T. OLSEN
(512)-451-571
PROCESS TYPE: 40.000 ORGANIC EVAPORATIVE LOSSES
91 HOCKLEY RAILCAR, INC.
91 FORMOSA PLASTICS CORPORATION
TX-0223 02/16/90 TEXAS AIR CONTROL BO DAVID L. HOWELL (512)-451-57i:
TX-0224 01/23/90 TEXAS AIR CONTROL BO KAREN T. OLSEN (512)-451-57i:
PROCESS TYPE: 42.009 Volatile Organic Liquid Storage
91 IAPORT CHEMICAL CORPORATION
TX-0226
05/31/90 TEXAS AIR CONTROL EO DONALD G. FINE
(512)-451-57i:
PROCESS TYPE: 49.000 ORGANIC EVAPORATIVE LOSSES (except 41 AND 42)
91 LAPORT CHEMICAL CORPORATION
91 FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP.
TX-0226 05/31/90 TEXAS AIR CONTROL ElO DONALD G. FINE (512)-451-571:
TX-0227 01/23/90 TEXAS AIR CONTROL BiO KAREN OLSEN (512)-451-57i:
PROCESS TYPE: 49.999 Other Organic Evaporative Loss Sources
91 IAPORT CHEMICAL CORPORATION
TX-0226
05/31/90 TEXAS AIR CONTROL EO DONALD G. FINE
(512J-451-571
PROCESS TYPE: 50.999 Other Petroleum/Natural Gas Production & Refining Sources
91 FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP.
TX-0227
01/23/90 TEXAS AIR CONTROL BO KAREN OLSEN
(512)-451-571
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Scheduling Report
REPORT DATE: 08/31/94
BUS SCHEDULING REPORT
PAGE
COMPANY NAME/SITE LOCATION:
PERMIT NO. 19198
SCHEDULING INFORMATION:
RECEIVED APPLICATION
CONTROL TECH. DETERMINATION
AIR QUALITY IMPACT ANALYSIS
OTHER IMPACT ANALYSIS
DRAFT PERMIT
FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP.
Hwy. 35 East
POINT COMFORT, TX 78375
ESTIMATED
DATE
02/02/87
06/30/87
09/01/87
12/31/87
04/01/88
ACTUAL
DATE
02/02/87
06/30/87
09/15/87
12/31/87
04/01/88
DETERMINATION MADE BY:
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON:
CALHOUN COUNTY
TEXAS AIR CONTROL BO
KAREN T. OLSEN
PHONE t (512)-451-5711
ESTIMATED ACTUAL
PUBLIC NOTICE
PERMIT ISSUED
START CONSTRUCTION
START UP
COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
DATE
06/02/88
01/23/90
12/12/91
01/01/93
04/15/93
DATE
06/02/88
01/23/90
12/12/91
01/31/93
04/01/93
PROCESS CODE PROCESS CODE DESCRIPTION
29.000 OTHER WASTE DISPOSAL (except 21 and 22)
69.015 Carbon Black Manufacturing
PROCESS NAME
FUGITIVES. PROCESS
REGENERATOR, C02
COMPANY NAME/SITE LOCATION:
PtRMIT NO, 19201
SCHFDUUNG INFORMATION:
RECEIVED APPLICATION
CONTROL TECH. DETERMINATION
AIR QUALITY IMPACT ANALYSIS
OTHER IMPACT ANALYSIS
DRA"T PERMIT
FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP.
Hwy. 35 East
POINT COMFORT, TX 78375
ESTIMATED
DATE
04/04/87
07/31/87
09/15/87
12/15/87
04/01/88
ACTUAL
DATE
04/04/87
07/31/87
09/15/87
01/01/88
04/01/88
PROCRS CODE
29.00'',
29.00C
49.00C
50.999
70,00;
70.999
PROCESS CODE DESCRIPTION
DETERMINATION MADE BY:
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON:
CALHOUN COUNTY
TEXAS AIR CONTROL BO
KAREN OLSEN
PHONE * (512)-451-5711
PUBLIC NOTICE
PERMIT ISSUED
START CONSTRUCTION
START UP
COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
ESTIMATED
DATE
06/02/88
02/21/90
12/12/91
01/01/93
04/15/93
ACTUAL
DATE
06/02/88
01/23/90
12/12/91
12/31/92
04/30/93
PROCESS NAME
OTHER WASTE DISPOSAL (except 21 and 22)
OTHER WASTE DISPOSAL (except 21 and 22)
ORGANIC EVAPORATIVE LOSSES (except 41 AND 42)
Other Petroleum/Natural Gas Production i Refining Sources
Feed and Grain Handling, Storage And Processing (including
Other Kood and Agricultural Products Sources
FUGITIVES, PROCESS
FUGITIVES FROM WASTEWATER
DRYER
TANKS, 7
SILOS, PELLET, 2
PELLET HANDLING
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Statistical Ranking Report
REPORT DATE: 08/31/94
RANKING BY STANDARD EMISSION LIMIT
PAGE 1
Process Type: 11.004
Pollutant: NOX
Standard Unit: LB/MMBTU
Multiple Fuels Combustion
BLISID
WI-0065
WA-0109
WA-0272
WA-0050
WA-0061
WA-0099
WA-0099
WA-0102
WA-0265
WA-0266
WA-0268
VA-0190
WI-0065
Processes/Pollutants Meeting Criteria: 36
Processes/Pollutants Not Included: (see Note) 11
Average for Processes/Pollutants: 0.1759
Minimum for Processes/Pollutants: 0.0500
Maximum for Processes/Pollutants: 0.6000
Permit
Date Facility / Process
01/12/93 APPLETON PAPER, INC.
BOILER, NATURAL GAS FUEL
11/04/92* BOEING AEROSPACE (PLT 2)
BOILER, STEAM (2) - AIRPLANE MANUFACTURING
09/06/91 BOEING DEFENSE & SPACE GROUP - PLANT II
BOILERS (2)
04/02/92 BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANE-FREDERKSN
BOILERS (2)
06/18/92 SOUND REFINING INC. (DIV. OF CRYSEN)
BOILER
01/25/90 U.S ARMY FORT LEWIS (MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER)
BOILER, FIRETUBE STEAM (HP-1)
01/25/90 U.S ARMY FORT LEWIS (MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER)
BOILER, FIRETUBE STEAM (HP-2,3) TWO-EACH 16.7 MMBH
11/09/90 BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES (AUBURN)
BOILER, GAS-FIRED (WITH OIL STANDBY)
05/07/91 SOUND REFINING INC. (DIV. OF CRYSEN)
BOILER
05/16/91 BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANE (SDC)
BOILER, STEAM
10/17/91 BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANE - FREDERICKSON
BOILERS (2)
10/30/92 BEAR ISLAND PAPER COMPANY, L.P.
BOILER, PACKAGE, NO. 2 FUEL OIL
01/12/93 APPLETON PAPER, INC.
BOILER, NO. 2 OIL FUEL
Emission
Limit
0.0500
0.0900
0.0900
0.1000
0.1000
0.1000
0.1000
0.1000
0.1000
0.1000
0.1000
0.1000
0.1000
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REPORT DATE: 08/31/94 RANKING BY STANDARD EMISSION LIMIT PAGE 2
Permit Emission
BLISID Date FaciIity / Process Limit
VA-0189 09/25/92 GORDONSVILLE ENERGY L.P.
BOILER, AUXILIARY 0.1120
VA-0189 09/25/92 GORDONSVILLE ENERGY L.P.
BOILER, AUXILIARY 0.1670
WA-0050 04/02/92 BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANE-FREDERKSN
BOILERS (2) 0.2000
WA-0265 05/07/91 SOUND REFINING INC. (DIV. OF CRYSEN)
BOILER O.ZOOO
WA-0266 05/16/91 BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANE (SDC)
BOILER, STEAM 0.2000
WA-0268 10/17/91 BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANE - FREDERICKSON
BOILERS (2) 0.2000
FL-0060 03/28/91 APPLIED ENERGY SERV & SEMINOLE KRAFT CORP.
BOILER, 3 EACH 0.2900
WA-0099 01/25/90 U.S ARMY FORT LEWIS (MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER)
BOILER, FIRETUBF. STEAM (HP-1) 0.3000
WA-0099 01/25/90 U.S ARMY FORT LEWIS (MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER)
BOILER, FIRETUBE STEAM (HP-2,3) TWO-EACH 16.7 MMBH 0.3000
WA-0109 11/04/92* BOEING AEROSPACE (PLT 2)
BOILER, STEAM (2) - AIRPLANE MANUFACTURING 0.3000
WA-0272 09/06/91 BOEING DEFENSE & SPACE GROUP - PLANT II
BOILERS (2) 0.3000
WA-0226 09/25/84 U.S. NAVY, PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD
BOILERS (3) 0.6000
Note: Standard emission limits that are *.ero (i.e., value is
missing) are not included in statistics or report above.
Refer to Exception report on next page.
* Indicates date initially inserted into RBLC database.
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REPORT DATE: 08/31/94
RANKING BY STANDARD EMISSION LIMIT
*** NONSTANDARD UNITS REPORT ***
PAGE 3
BLISID
WA-0052
WA-0224
VA-0190
VA-0197
VA-0190
IN-0042
VA-0190
NY-0046
FL-0047
VA-0190
WA-0272
Process Type: 11.004 Multiple Fuels Combustion
Pollutant: NOX
Permit
Date Facility / Process
04/16/92 OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
BOILER
02/06/85 U.S. OIL & REFINING COMPANY
BOILER, FUEL-FIRED
10/30/92 BEAR ISLAND PAPER COMPANY, L.P.
BOILER, CIRCULATING FLUIDIZED COMBUSTION
02/22/93 VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
BOILER, UTILITY, NATURAL GAS & #6 FUEL OIL (3)
10/30/92 BEAR ISLAND PAPER COMPANY, L.P.
BOILER, B & W
09/09/91 GENERAL MOTORS TRUCK AND BUS GROUP
BOILER, NO. 2 OIL/NATURAL GAS-FIRED
10/30/92 BEAR ISLAND PAPER COMPANY, L.P.
BOILER, PACKAGE, NATURAL GAS FUEL
06/08/93* SARANAC ENERGY COMPANY
BOILER, AUXILIARY (GAS OR LPG)
01/09/90 SEMINOLE KRAFT CORPORATION
BOILER, 1 EACH
10/30/92 BEAR ISLAND PAPER COMPANY, L.P.
BOILER, PACKAGE (TOTAL)
09/06/91 BOEING DEFENSE & SPACE GROUP - PLANT II
BOILERS (2)
Primary
Emission
Limit/Unit
N/a
N/a
103.5000
LB/HR
145.0000
LB/HR
189.0000
LB/HR
0.0980
LB/HR (GAS)
0.1000
LB/MMBTU
0.1360
LB/MMBTU
75.0000
PPMVD AT 8-
35.3000
TPY
40.0000
TPY
Note: * Indicates date initially inserted into RBLC database.
- Units have been truncated. See RBLC database.
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Freeform Data
REPORT DATE: 08/31/94
CONTROL TECHNOLOGY DETERMINATIONS (FREEFORM)
PAGE
TX-0223
N
BLIS ID
SUFFIX
COMPANY
ADDRESS
CITY
STATt
COUNTY
ZIP CODE
EPA REGION
NEW/MODIFIED
SOURCE SIZE
SOURCE UNIT
AGENCY CODE
AGENCY NAME
CONTACT
PHONE
PERMr, #
RFGION FILE *
SIC
PUBLIC HEARING
AIRS IP
EPA ID
APPLICATION RECEIVED EST
APPLICATION RECEIVED ACT
CONTROL TECH DETERM EST
CONTROL TECH DETERM ACT
AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS EST
AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS ACT
OTHER IMPACT ANALYSIS EST
OTH^R IMPACT ANALYSIS ACT
DRAFT PERMIT ISSUED EST
DRAFT PERMIT ISSUED ACT
COMPLIANCE VALIDATION EST
COMPLIANCE VALIDATION ACT
PUBLIC NOTICE EST
PUBLIC NOTICE ACT
STAR! CONSTRUCTION EST
START CONSTRUCTION ACT
START UP EST
START UP ACT
FINAL PERMIT ISSUED EST
FINAL PERMIT ISSUED ACT
ENTRY DATE
LAST UPOATf
NOTTS
HOCKLEY RAILCAR, INC.
HOCKLEY
TX
HARRIS
77546
6
M
TX001
TEXAS AIR CONTROL BOARD
DAVID L. HOWELL
(512)-451-5711
C-19134
01/01/87
01/01/87
06/30/87
07/01/87
09/01/87
09/01/87
12/31/87
12/31/87
04/01/88
04/01/88
04/15/93
/ /
06/02/88
06/02/88
12/12/91
12/12/91
01/01/93
01/01/93
02/16/90
02/16/90
05/31/91
05/21/91
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REPORT DATE: 08/31/94
CONTROL TECHNOLOGY DETERMINATIONS (FREEFORM)
PAGE 2
PROCESS
PROCESS TYPE
SCC CODE
THROUGHPUT
THROUGHPUT UNIT
BOILER SIZE
COMPLIANCE VERIFIED
STACT TESTING
INSPECTIONS
CALCULATIONS
OTHER TESTING
OTHER TESTING METHOD
PAINT BOOTHS, 2
40
POLLUTANT
CAS NUMBER
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
PROCESS MODIFICATION
MANUFACTURER
MODEL
NUMBER OF OPTIONS CONSIDERED
RANK OF OPTION SELECTED
PRIMARY EMISSIONS
PRIMARY EMISSIONS UNIT
BASIS
PERCENT EFFICIENCY
CALCULATED EFFICIENCY
ALTERNATE EMISSION
ALTERNATE EMISSION UNIT
STANDARD EMISSION
STANDARD EMISSION UNIT
BASE EMISSION
BASE EMISSION UNIT
EMMISSION TYPE
CAP COST OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT
0/M COST OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT
ANNUALIZED COST
COST EFFECTIVENESS
COST VERIFIED BY AGENCY
DOLLAR YEAR USED IN COST ESTIMATES
VOC
ACTIVATED CARBON BED, 2
T/YR
BACT
0
0
16.8
85
0
0
0
0
PROCESS
PROCESS TYPE
SCC CODE
THROUGHPUT
THROUGHPUT UNIT
BOILER SIZE
COMPLIANCE VERIFIED
STACT TESTING
INSPECTIONS
CALCULATIONS
OTHER TESTING
OTHER TESTING METHOD
REGENERATION, CARBON
69.015
0
0
N
N
N
N
N
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REPORT DATE: 08/31/94
CONTROL TECHNOLOGY DETERMINATIONS (FREEFORM)
PAGE
POLLUTANT
CAS NUMBER
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
PROCESS MODIFICATION
MANUFACTURER
MODEL
NUMBER OF OPTIONS CONSIDERED
RANK OF OPTION SELECTED
PRIMARY EMISSIONS
PRIMARY EMISSIONS UNIT
BASIS
PERCENT EFFICIENCY
CALCULATED EFFICIENCY
ALTERNATE EMISSION
ALTERNATE EMISSION UNIT
STANDARD EMISSION
STANDARD EMISSION UNIT
BASE EMISSION
BASE EMISSION UNIT
EMMISSION TYPE
CAP COST OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT
0/M COST OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT
ANNUALIZED COST
COST EFFECTIVENESS
COST VERIFIED BY AGENCY
DOLLAR YEAR USED IN COST ESTIMATES
VOC
BOILER
T/YR
BACT
PROCESS
PROCESS TYPt
SCC CODE
THROUGHPUT
THROUGHPUT UNIT
BOILER SIZE
COMPLIANCE VERIFIED
STACT TESTING
INSPECTIONS
CALCULATIONS
OTHER TESTING
OTHER TESTING METHOD
BLASTER, SAND, 2
99.001.
0
0
N
N
N
N
N
POLLUTANT
CAS NUMBER
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
PROCESS MODIFICATION
MANUFACTURER
MODEL
NUMBER OF OPTIONS CONSIDERED
RANK OF OPTION SELECTFP
PRIMARY EMISSIONS
PRIMARY EMISSIONS UNI f
BASIS
PERCENT EFFICIENCY
CALCULATED EFFICIENCY
0
0
1.3
PM
CARTRIDGE FILTER
0
0
1.31
T/YR
BACT
95
0
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CONTROL TECHNOLOGY DETERMINATIONS (FREEFORM)
PAGE 4
ALTERNATE EMISSION
ALTERNATE EMISSION UNIT
STANDARD EMISSION
STANDARD EMISSION UNIT
BASE EMISSION
BASE EMISSION UNIT
EMMISSION TYPE
CAP COST OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT
0/M COST OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT
ANNUALIZED COST
COST EFFECTIVENESS
COST VERIFIED BY AGENCY
DOLLAR YEAR USED IN COST ESTIMATES
PROCESS
PROCESS TYPE
SCC CODE
THROUGHPUT
THROUGHPUT UNIT
BOILER SIZE
COMPLIANCE VERIFIED
STACT TESTING
INSPECTIONS
CALCULATIONS
OTHER TESTING
OTHER TESTING METHOD
FUGITIVES
29
0
0
N
N
N
N
N
POLLUTANT
CAS NUMBER
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
PROCESS MODIFICATION
MANUFACTURER
MODEL
NUMBER OF OPTIONS CONSIDERED
RANK OF OPTION SELECTED
PRIMARY EMISSIONS
PRIMARY EMISSIONS UNIT
BASIS
PERCENT EFFICIENCY
CALCULATED EFFICIENCY
ALTERNATE EMISSION
ALTERNATE EMISSION UNIT
STANDARD EMISSION
STANDARD EMISSION UNIT
BASE EMISSION
BASE EMISSION UNIT
EMMISSION TYPE
CAP COST OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT
0/M COST OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT
ANNUALIZED COST
COST EFFECTIVENESS
COST VERIFIED BY AGENCY
DOLLAR YEAR USED IN COST ESTIMATES
VOC
T/YR
BACT
0
0
2.75
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Lotus/dBase data base structure
Field Field Name Type Width Dec
1 BLISID
2 SUFFIX
3 FACILITY
4 CITY
5 STATE
6 REGION
7 NEWMOD
8 PERMITNUM
9 REGIONFILE
10 AGCYNAME
11 CONTACT
12 PHONE
13 AIRSID
14 EPAID
15 SIC
16 PERMITDATE
17 LASTUPDATE
18 PROCESS
19 PROCTYPE
20 THRUPUT
21 THRUPUTUNT
22 COMPVERIFY
23 SCC
24 POLLUTANT
25 CAS
26 STDEMISS
27 STDUNIT
28 EQUIPMENT
29 PROCMODIF
30 CALCEFFIC
31 COSTEFFECT
32 DOLLARYEAR
33 BASIS
Character
Character
Character
Character
Character
Numeric
Character
Character
Character
Character
Character
Character
Character
Character
Character
Date
Date
Character
Numeric
Numeric
Character
Logical
Character
Character
Character
Numeric
Character
Character
Character
Numeric
Numeric
Character
Character
7
2
50
30
2
2
1
30
20
40
20
14
20
20
10
8
8
50
6
13
20
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20
20
10
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20
50
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7
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4
12
3
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TECHNICAL REPORT DATA
(Please read Instructions on the reverse before completing.)
1 REPORT NO
EPA 453/R-94-079
3 RECIPIENTS ACCESSION NO
4 TITLE AND SUBTITLE
RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse Information System
(BLIS) User's Manual
5 REPORT DATE
September 1994
6 PERFORMING ORGANIZATION CODE
7 AUTHOR(S)
Joseph E. Steigerwald
8 PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT NO
9 PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME AND ADDRESS
Control Technology Center
ESD, OAQPS
U.S. EPA
RTP, NC 27711
10 PROGRAM ELEMENT NO
11 CONTRACT/GRANT NO
68-D3-0061
12 SPONSORING AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
13 TYPE OF REPORT AND PERIOD COVERED
Final
14 SPONSORING AGENCY CODE
15 SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES
16 ABSTRACT
This document summarizes the functions of the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse
Information System (BLIS) bulletin board system currently located on the OAQPS
Technology Transfer Network (TTN). The manual includes information on how to con-
nect, search, view, and retrieve information from the BLIS data base. The infor-
mation in the BLIS data base was compiled from abstracts of per-construction per-
mits submitted voluntarily by the State and local air pollution control agencies.
The Clearinghouse is intended as a reference for States and local agencies in mak-
ing RACT/BACT/LAER decisions.
This edition replaces the two previous editions published in September 1992
(EPA 453/B-92-012) and September 1993 (EPA 453/R-93-049}. Government agencies may
order a copy of this document from the EPA's Control Technology Center by calling
(919) 541-0800. All others may order a copy (at a cost of approximately $50.00)
from the National Technical Information Center (NTIS) at (800) 553-6847 (NTIS docu-
ment number PB94-206729) .
17.
KEY WORDS AND DOCUMENT ANALYSIS
DESCRIPTORS
b IDENTIFIERS/OPEN ENDED TERMS
COSATI Field Group
Best Available Control Technology
Lowest Achievable Emission Rate
Control Technology Center
New Source Review
Reasonable Achievable Control Technology
Air Pollution
Control
8 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT
Release Unlimited, Available from NTIS
5285 Port Royal Rd.
Springfield, VA 22161
19 SECURITY CLASS (This Report)
Unclassified
21 NO OF PAGES
20 SECURITY CLASS (This Page)
Unclassified
22 PRICE
EPA Form 2220-1 (Rev 4-77) PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE
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