mats rule implementation

MATS Rule Implementation MATS Rule Implementation

RMB Consulting & Research, Inc.RMB Consulting & Research, Inc.

EPRI 2015 CEMS User Group ConferenceRichmond, VA – June 3, 2015

By Dru SandersRMB Consulting & Research, Inc.

(919) 791-3128

MATS Rule ImplementationMATS Rule Implementation

��Existing Unit Compliance Date = April 16, 2015Existing Unit Compliance Date = April 16, 2015�� Demonstrate compliance no later than 180 days after Demonstrate compliance no later than 180 days after

April 16, 2015April 16, 2015»»Equates to October 13, 2015Equates to October 13, 2015


�� Includes CEMS installation/certification, boiler tuneIncludes CEMS installation/certification, boiler tune--ups and performance testsups and performance tests

�� Allow time to obtain 30Allow time to obtain 30--boiler operating day averagesboiler operating day averages»» Must have 30 days of data Must have 30 days of data prior toprior toOctober 13, 2015October 13, 2015

�� Post April 16, 2015 potential compliance riskPost April 16, 2015 potential compliance risk

��May Apply for OneMay Apply for One--Year ExtensionYear Extension


��Subpart UUUUU Relies on Part 63 General Subpart UUUUU Relies on Part 63 General ProvisionsProvisions�� §§63.7 general provisions for performance tests63.7 general provisions for performance tests

�� §§63.8 general provisions for CEMS (CMS) 63.8 general provisions for CEMS (CMS)


�� §§63.8 general provisions for CEMS (CMS) 63.8 general provisions for CEMS (CMS) performance evaluation testsperformance evaluation tests

�� §§63.9 notification requirements63.9 notification requirements

�� §§63.10 recordkeeping and reporting requirements63.10 recordkeeping and reporting requirements


�� SiteSite--Specific Monitoring Plan (SSMP)Specific Monitoring Plan (SSMP)

�� SiteSite--Specific Performance Evaluation Plan (for CEMS)Specific Performance Evaluation Plan (for CEMS)

�� SiteSite--Specific Performance Test Plan (for stack testing)Specific Performance Test Plan (for stack testing)

Quality Assurance (QA) Plans Quality Assurance (QA) Plans


�� Quality Assurance (QA) Plans Quality Assurance (QA) Plans

�� Boiler Boiler TuneTune--upsups

�� Performance Performance Evaluation & Test ReportsEvaluation & Test Reports

�� Notification of Compliance StatusNotification of Compliance Status

SiteSite--Specific Monitoring PlanSpecific Monitoring Plan��SiteSite--Specific Monitoring Plan (SSMP) ContentsSpecific Monitoring Plan (SSMP) Contents

�� Section 63.10000(d)Section 63.10000(d)�� Required for CEMS and CMSRequired for CEMS and CMS�� Develop (and submit if requested) Develop (and submit if requested) at least 60 days at least 60 days

prior to performance evaluation testsprior to performance evaluation tests


prior to performance evaluation testsprior to performance evaluation tests�� Not required for CEMS operating in accordance with Not required for CEMS operating in accordance with

Parts 60 and/or 75 (Section 63.10000(d)(2))Parts 60 and/or 75 (Section 63.10000(d)(2))�� More detail than a standard Part 75 Monitoring PlanMore detail than a standard Part 75 Monitoring Plan�� Recommended as an inRecommended as an in--house reference documenthouse reference document

SiteSite--Specific Monitoring PlaSpecific Monitoring Plann

��SiteSite--Specific Monitoring Plan continuedSpecific Monitoring Plan continued�� Installation of CEMS relative to unit’s pollution Installation of CEMS relative to unit’s pollution

control device(s)control device(s)�� Performance & equipment specifications for CEMS Performance & equipment specifications for CEMS


�� Performance & equipment specifications for CEMS Performance & equipment specifications for CEMS & DAHS& DAHS

�� Schedule for performing initial & periodic Schedule for performing initial & periodic performance evaluationsperformance evaluations

�� Performance evaluations & acceptance criteria, Performance evaluations & acceptance criteria, including ongoing QA proceduresincluding ongoing QA procedures

SiteSite--Specific Monitoring PlanSpecific Monitoring Plan

��SiteSite--Specific Monitoring Plan continuedSpecific Monitoring Plan continued�� Ongoing operation & maintenance procedures,Ongoing operation & maintenance procedures,�� Conditions that define when CEMS are outConditions that define when CEMS are out--ofof--control control

& corrective action, and& corrective action, and


& corrective action, and& corrective action, and�� Ongoing recordkeeping & reporting proceduresOngoing recordkeeping & reporting procedures..�� Recommend including other MATS compliance (i.e., Recommend including other MATS compliance (i.e.,

quarterly testing, Hg LEE testing)quarterly testing, Hg LEE testing)

SiteSite--Specific Monitoring PlanSpecific Monitoring Plan

��SiteSite--Specific Monitoring Plan continuedSpecific Monitoring Plan continued�� If using If using qquarterly PM testing & Startup Definition 2, uarterly PM testing & Startup Definition 2,

Section 63.10010(l) SiteSection 63.10010(l) Site--Specific Monitoring PlanSpecific Monitoring Plan»» Monitoring system installationMonitoring system installation


»» Performance & equipment specificationsPerformance & equipment specifications»» Ongoing operation & maintenance proceduresOngoing operation & maintenance procedures»» Ongoing recordkeeping & reporting proceduresOngoing recordkeeping & reporting procedures»» Operate & maintain monitoring system according to SiteOperate & maintain monitoring system according to Site--

Specific Monitoring PlanSpecific Monitoring Plan

ECMPS & Hardcopy ECMPS & Hardcopy Monitoring PlanMonitoring Plan

�� Hg CEMS Monitoring Plan (Section 7.1.1, Appendix A, Hg CEMS Monitoring Plan (Section 7.1.1, Appendix A, Subpart UUUUU)Subpart UUUUU)

�� HCl CEMS Monitoring Plan (Section 10.1.1, Appendix B, HCl CEMS Monitoring Plan (Section 10.1.1, Appendix B, Subpart UUUUU)Subpart UUUUU)

ECMPS Monitoring Plan printout,ECMPS Monitoring Plan printout,


�� ECMPS Monitoring Plan printout,ECMPS Monitoring Plan printout,�� Data flow diagrams,Data flow diagrams,�� Test protocols, andTest protocols, and�� Monitor span & range calculations.Monitor span & range calculations.

�� Overlap Between SSMP ContentOverlap Between SSMP Content�� Due At Least 21 Days Prior to Compliance DateDue At Least 21 Days Prior to Compliance Date

SiteSite--Specific Performance Specific Performance Evaluation PlanEvaluation Plan

��SiteSite--Specific Performance Evaluation Plan Specific Performance Evaluation Plan �� Sections 63.10007(a) and 63.8(e)Sections 63.10007(a) and 63.8(e)

�� For new Hg, PM and HCl CEMSFor new Hg, PM and HCl CEMS

Develop (and submit if requested) at least 60 days Develop (and submit if requested) at least 60 days


�� Develop (and submit if requested) at least 60 days Develop (and submit if requested) at least 60 days prior to first performance evaluation test (initial prior to first performance evaluation test (initial certification)certification)

�� Include discussion of all performance evaluation Include discussion of all performance evaluation (certification) tests(certification) tests

SiteSite--Specific Performance Test PlanSpecific Performance Test Plan

��SiteSite--Specific Performance Test Plan Specific Performance Test Plan �� Sections 63.10007(a) and 63.7(b)Sections 63.10007(a) and 63.7(b)

�� For MATS compliance testing (quarterly compliance For MATS compliance testing (quarterly compliance testing, Hg LEE demonstration testing)testing, Hg LEE demonstration testing)


testing, Hg LEE demonstration testing)testing, Hg LEE demonstration testing)

�� Develop (and submit if requested) at least 60 days Develop (and submit if requested) at least 60 days prior to first performance test (compliance test)prior to first performance test (compliance test)

��May Be Supplemented By Test ProtocolMay Be Supplemented By Test Protocol

SiteSite--Specific Performance Test PlanSpecific Performance Test Plan

��Blind Audit Sample Program (June 16, 2013)Blind Audit Sample Program (June 16, 2013)�� Required by Sections 60.8(g) and 63.7(c)(2)(iii)Required by Sections 60.8(g) and 63.7(c)(2)(iii)

�� Blind audits must be used for MATS Blind audits must be used for MATS HClHCl testingtesting

Allow at least 30 days for delivery of Allow at least 30 days for delivery of samplesample


�� Allow at least 30 days for delivery of Allow at least 30 days for delivery of samplesample

�� http://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/email.html#audithttp://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/email.html#audit

�� http://www.nelachttp://www.nelac--institute.org/ssas/calctool.phpinstitute.org/ssas/calctool.php

NotificationsNotifications

��Notification of Performance TestsNotification of Performance Tests�� Section 63.10030(d) Section 63.10030(d) –– “at least 30 days before the “at least 30 days before the

performance test is scheduled”performance test is scheduled”

�� Sections 63.7(b), 63.8(e)(2) & 63.9(e) Sections 63.7(b), 63.8(e)(2) & 63.9(e) –– “at least 60 “at least 60


�� Sections 63.7(b), 63.8(e)(2) & 63.9(e) Sections 63.7(b), 63.8(e)(2) & 63.9(e) –– “at least 60 “at least 60 calendar days before the performance test”calendar days before the performance test”

�� Section 63.9(j) Section 63.9(j) –– submit notification of performance submit notification of performance test schedule change “within 15 calendar days after the test schedule change “within 15 calendar days after the change”change”

Quality Assurance PlanQuality Assurance Plan

��Revise To Include Hg, Revise To Include Hg, HClHCl and PM CEMS and PM CEMS QA/QC Requirements, as applicableQA/QC Requirements, as applicable

��Recommend Incorporating Into Existing Part 75 Recommend Incorporating Into Existing Part 75 QA PlanQA Plan


QA PlanQA Plan��Linearity Linearity ccheck required for SOheck required for SO22 analyzers used analyzers used

for MATS compliance with span values ≤ 30 for MATS compliance with span values ≤ 30 ppmppm�� Different from Subpart Da cylinder gas audit Different from Subpart Da cylinder gas audit

requirementrequirement


��Hg CEMS Hg CEMS �� Subpart UUUUU, Appendix ASubpart UUUUU, Appendix A�� QA test frequency based on “unit QA operating QA test frequency based on “unit QA operating

quarters”quarters”


quarters”quarters”�� Linearity check & RATA grace period provisionsLinearity check & RATA grace period provisions�� No grace period for weekly system integrity checkNo grace period for weekly system integrity check�� Conditionally valid data proceduresConditionally valid data procedures�� Recommend including Recommend including Hg generator QA Hg generator QA

requirements to maintain requirements to maintain NISTNIST--traceabilitytraceability


��Hg Sorbent Trap Monitoring Systems Hg Sorbent Trap Monitoring Systems �� Subpart UUUUU, Appendix A and Performance Subpart UUUUU, Appendix A and Performance

Specification 12BSpecification 12B�� Dry gas meter, mass flow meter, temperature & Dry gas meter, mass flow meter, temperature &


�� Dry gas meter, mass flow meter, temperature & Dry gas meter, mass flow meter, temperature & barometric pressure senor QA tests conducted barometric pressure senor QA tests conducted “quarterly” per PS“quarterly” per PS--12B12B

�� RATA frequency based on “unit QA operating RATA frequency based on “unit QA operating quarters”quarters”

�� RATA grace period provisionsRATA grace period provisions�� No conditionally valid data periodsNo conditionally valid data periods


�� PM PM CEMSCEMS�� Procedure 2, Appendix F, 40 CFR Procedure 2, Appendix F, 40 CFR 6060�� Not required to be online for daily calibrationsNot required to be online for daily calibrations�� QQA A tests conducted on a calendar quarter tests conducted on a calendar quarter basis basis


�� QQA A tests conducted on a calendar quarter tests conducted on a calendar quarter basis basis �� Quarterly tests separated by at least 2 months (versus Quarterly tests separated by at least 2 months (versus

30 days for Part 75 linearity checks)30 days for Part 75 linearity checks)�� Relative Response Audit (RRA) at least once annuallyRelative Response Audit (RRA) at least once annually�� Relative Correlation Audit (RCA) at least once every Relative Correlation Audit (RCA) at least once every

three yearsthree years�� No grace period No grace period provisions & no conditionally valid provisions & no conditionally valid

data proceduresdata procedures


�� HClHCl CEMSCEMS�� Subpart Subpart UUUUU, Appendix B and Procedure 6, UUUUU, Appendix B and Procedure 6,

Appendix F, 40 CFR Appendix F, 40 CFR 6060�� QA test QA test frequency based on “unit QA operating frequency based on “unit QA operating

quarters”quarters”


quarters”quarters”�� Grace Grace period period provisionsprovisions�� Conditionally valid data proceduresConditionally valid data procedures

Boiler TuneBoiler Tune--upsups

��Boiler Performance TuneBoiler Performance Tune--ups ups �� Use of prior tuneUse of prior tune--ups ups -- §§63.10005(f)63.10005(f)

»» Existing units without neural network Existing units without neural network -- 42 months42 months

»»Existing units with neural network Existing units with neural network ––54 months54 months


»»Existing units with neural network Existing units with neural network ––54 months54 months

�� Ongoing boiler performance tuneOngoing boiler performance tune--ups ups -- §§63.100021(e)63.100021(e)»» Existing units without neural network Existing units without neural network -- 36 months36 months

»» Existing units with neural network Existing units with neural network –– 48 months48 months


��Boiler Performance TuneBoiler Performance Tune--ups ups -- §§63.10021(e)63.10021(e)�� Inspect burners & combustion controls Inspect burners & combustion controls

»» Repairs that affect NORepairs that affect NOXX & CO & CO –– Within 3 monthsWithin 3 months»»Other repairs on schedule determined by operatorOther repairs on schedule determined by operator


»» Don’t forget these!Don’t forget these!

�� Inspect & adjust flame patternInspect & adjust flame pattern�� Observe damper operationsObserve damper operations�� Evaluate windbox pressures & air proportionsEvaluate windbox pressures & air proportions�� Inspect airInspect air--toto--fuel ratio systemfuel ratio system


��Boiler Performance TuneBoiler Performance Tune--ups ups �� PrePre-- and postand post--adjustment NOadjustment NOXX, CO and O, CO and O22 emissions emissions

data data »»Plant CEMS data (e.g., stack, process CO, inlet/outlet Plant CEMS data (e.g., stack, process CO, inlet/outlet


»»Plant CEMS data (e.g., stack, process CO, inlet/outlet Plant CEMS data (e.g., stack, process CO, inlet/outlet CEMS)CEMS)

»» Portable monitors may be usedPortable monitors may be used

�� §§63.10005(e)(8) 63.10005(e)(8) –– Maintain onsite, and submit if Maintain onsite, and submit if requested, boiler tunerequested, boiler tune--up reportup report

�� Boiler tuneBoiler tune--up documentation is criticalup documentation is critical

Performance Test ReportsPerformance Test Reports

��Performance Evaluation and/or Test ReportsPerformance Evaluation and/or Test Reports�� Sections 63.10031(f), 63.7 and 63.8(e)Sections 63.10031(f), 63.7 and 63.8(e)

�� No later sixty (60) days after completing performance No later sixty (60) days after completing performance tests or CEMS performance evaluation teststests or CEMS performance evaluation tests


tests or CEMS performance evaluation teststests or CEMS performance evaluation tests

�� Example tests include Hg & SOExample tests include Hg & SO22 CEMS RATAs, CEMS RATAs, quarterly performance tests, quarterly performance tests, Hg LEE tests, PM Hg LEE tests, PM CEMS RRAs and RCAsCEMS RRAs and RCAs

�� Submitted as a .pdf file via ECMPSSubmitted as a .pdf file via ECMPS

Performance Evaluation ReportsPerformance Evaluation Reports

��Hg Hg and and HClHCl CEMS Performance Evaluation CEMS Performance Evaluation (Initial Certification) Results (Initial Certification) Results �� Submitted electronically via ECMPSSubmitted electronically via ECMPS�� RATA report also submitted as .pdf via ECMPSRATA report also submitted as .pdf via ECMPS


�� RATA report also submitted as .pdf via ECMPSRATA report also submitted as .pdf via ECMPS�� Recommend developing a hardcopy report similar to Recommend developing a hardcopy report similar to

Part 75 certification applicationPart 75 certification application

��PM CEMS Initial Certification (PSPM CEMS Initial Certification (PS--11) Results 11) Results Not Submitted To EPANot Submitted To EPA

��Require Test Contractor To Prepare Distinct Require Test Contractor To Prepare Distinct MATS ReportsMATS Reports

Notification of Compliance StatusNotification of Compliance Status

��Notification of Compliance StatusNotification of Compliance Status�� Sections 63.10030(e) and 63.9(h)Sections 63.10030(e) and 63.9(h)

�� No later than the close of business following the 60No later than the close of business following the 60thth

day after completing relevant compliance day after completing relevant compliance


day after completing relevant compliance day after completing relevant compliance demonstration (May require separate submittals)demonstration (May require separate submittals)

�� Identify input or output emission Identify input or output emission llimits for complianceimits for compliance

�� Identify use of Startup Definition 1 or 2Identify use of Startup Definition 1 or 2

�� Signed and certified by “responsible official”Signed and certified by “responsible official”

�� Submitted via ECMPS Submitted via ECMPS “MATS PDF SUBMIT” “MATS PDF SUBMIT”

Quarterly ReportsQuarterly Reports

��Quarterly Reports Quarterly Reports -- Hg, SOHg, SO22 and HCl CEMS and HCl CEMS �� Monitoring Plan, QA tests and emissions data Monitoring Plan, QA tests and emissions data

submitted via ECMPS Client Toolsubmitted via ECMPS Client Tool

�� No later than 30 days after the end of each calendar No later than 30 days after the end of each calendar


�� No later than 30 days after the end of each calendar No later than 30 days after the end of each calendar quarterquarter

�� EPA has published recent draft revisions to the EPA has published recent draft revisions to the ECMPS Reporting InstructionsECMPS Reporting Instructions

Quarterly ReportsQuarterly Reports

��Quarterly Reports Quarterly Reports –– PM CEMS and PM CPMS PM CEMS and PM CPMS �� Submitted via ECMPS Submitted via ECMPS “MATS PDF SUBMIT” “MATS PDF SUBMIT”

�� No later than 60 days after the end of the reporting No later than 60 days after the end of the reporting period ending on March 31, June 30, September 30 & period ending on March 31, June 30, September 30 &


period ending on March 31, June 30, September 30 & period ending on March 31, June 30, September 30 & December 31December 31

�� Report includes all 30Report includes all 30--boiler operating day rolling boiler operating day rolling averages averages

SemiSemi--Annual Compliance ReportsAnnual Compliance Reports

��SemiSemi--Annual Compliance Reports Annual Compliance Reports �� Sections 63.10031(b) & 63.10(e) (See Table 8)Sections 63.10031(b) & 63.10(e) (See Table 8)�� Initial report for existing units due no later than Initial report for existing units due no later than

January 31, 2016 (1January 31, 2016 (1ststdate that occurs 180 days after date that occurs 180 days after


January 31, 2016 (1January 31, 2016 (1date that occurs 180 days after date that occurs 180 days after applicable compliance date)applicable compliance date)

»» Unique report Unique report

�� Future reports postmarked or submitted electronically Future reports postmarked or submitted electronically no later than July 31 and January 31 of each calendar no later than July 31 and January 31 of each calendar yearyear

�� Submit via ECMPS “MATS PDF SUBMIT” Submit via ECMPS “MATS PDF SUBMIT”


��SemiSemi--Annual Compliance Report continued Annual Compliance Report continued �� Summary report content required by Summary report content required by §§63.10(e)(3)(vi)63.10(e)(3)(vi)

�� Total fuel usageTotal fuel usage

Notification of new fuel(s) combustedNotification of new fuel(s) combusted


�� Notification of new fuel(s) combustedNotification of new fuel(s) combusted

�� Date of most recent boiler performance tuneDate of most recent boiler performance tune--upup

�� Deviations from any emission limit, operating limit Deviations from any emission limit, operating limit or work practice requirementor work practice requirement

�� Excess emissions Excess emissions -- §§63.10031(d)63.10031(d)


��SemiSemi--Annual Compliance Report continued Annual Compliance Report continued �� Excess emissions Excess emissions -- §§§§63.10031(d) & 63.10(e)(3)63.10031(d) & 63.10(e)(3)

»» Submit with the SemiSubmit with the Semi--Annual Compliance ReportAnnual Compliance Report»»Excess Emission Excess Emission Summary ReportSummary Reportrequired if (1) the required if (1) the

excess emissions are less than 1% of the total operating excess emissions are less than 1% of the total operating


excess emissions are less than 1% of the total operating excess emissions are less than 1% of the total operating time for the reporting period and (2) the CEMS downtime time for the reporting period and (2) the CEMS downtime is less than 5% of the total operating time for the reporting is less than 5% of the total operating time for the reporting period [period [§§63.10(e)(3)(vii)]63.10(e)(3)(vii)]

»» If these criteria are exceeded, then submit detailed Excess If these criteria are exceeded, then submit detailed Excess Emission ReportEmission Report


��SemiSemi--Annual Compliance Report Contents If Annual Compliance Report Contents If Using Startup Definition 2 Using Startup Definition 2 �� Maximum clean fuel storage capacity & maximum Maximum clean fuel storage capacity & maximum

hourly heat input for each clean fuelhourly heat input for each clean fuel


hourly heat input for each clean fuelhourly heat input for each clean fuel�� For each startupFor each startup

»» Date & time of clean fuels combustedDate & time of clean fuels combusted»» Electrical load for each hour of startupElectrical load for each hour of startup»» Date & time that nonDate & time that non--clean fuel combustion beginsclean fuel combustion begins»» Date & time clean fuel combustion endsDate & time clean fuel combustion ends


��SemiSemi--Annual Compliance Report Contents, If Annual Compliance Report Contents, If Using Startup Definition 2 Using Startup Definition 2 �� For each shutdownFor each shutdown

»»Date & time of clean fuels combustion beginsDate & time of clean fuels combustion begins


»»Date & time of clean fuels combustion beginsDate & time of clean fuels combustion begins»» Electrical load for each hour of startupElectrical load for each hour of startup»» Date & time that nonDate & time that non--clean fuel combustion endsclean fuel combustion ends»» Date & time clean fuel combustion endsDate & time clean fuel combustion ends

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