R307-170-5. General Requirements

(1) Each source required to operate a continuous monitoring system is subject to the requirements of 40 CFR 60.13 (d) through (j), except as follows:

(a) When minimum emission data points are collected by the continuous monitoring system as required in 40 CFR 60.13 or applicable subparts, quality assurance calibration and maintenance activities shall not count against monitor availability.

(b) A monitor's unavailability due to calibration checks, zero and span checks, or adjustments required in 40 CFR 60.13 or R307-170 will not be considered a violation of R307-170.

(c) Monitor unavailability due to continuous monitoring system breakdowns will not be considered a monitor unavailability violation provided that the owner or operator demonstrates that the malfunction was unavoidable and was repaired expeditiously.

(d) To supplement continuous monitor data, a source with minimum continuous monitoring system data collection requirements may conduct applicable reference method tests outlined in 40 CFR 60, Appendix A, or as directed in the source's applicable Subpart of the New Source Performance Standards.

(2) Each source shall monitor and record all emissions data during all phases of source operations, including start-ups, shutdowns, and process malfunctions.

(3) Each source operating a continuous emissions monitoring system for compliance determination shall document each out-of-control period in the state electronic data report.

(4) Each continuous monitoring system subject to R307-170 shall be installed, operated, maintained, and calibrated in accordance with applicable performance specifications found in 40 CFR 60 Appendix B and Appendix F.

(5) Each continuous emissions monitoring system shall be configured so that calibration gas can be introduced at or as near to the probe inlet as possible. Each source shall conduct daily calibration zero drift and span drift checks and cylinder gas audits by flowing calibration gases at the probe inlet, or as near to the probe inlet as possible. Daily calibration drift checks and quarterly cylinder gas audit data shall be recorded by the continuous emissions monitoring system electronically to a strip chart recorder, data logger, or data recording devices.

(6) No person shall tamper with a continuous monitoring system.

(7) Any source that constructs two or more emission point sources that may interfere with visible emissions observations shall install a continuous opacity monitor to show compliance with visible emission limitations on each obstructed stack, duct or vent that has a visible emission limitation.