25 Pa. Code § 129.130 - Recordkeeping and reporting
(a)
Recordkeeping. The owner or operator of a source subject to
§§
129.121-129.129 shall maintain the
applicable records onsite or at the nearest local field office for 5 years. The
records shall be made available to the Department upon request.
(b)
Storage vessels. The
records for each storage vessel must include the following, as applicable:
(1) The identification and location of each
storage vessel subject to §
129.123 (relating to storage
vessels). The location of the storage vessel shall be in latitude and longitude
coordinates in decimal degrees to an accuracy and precision of 5 decimals of a
degree using the North American Datum of 1983.
(2) Each deviation when the storage vessel
was not operated in compliance with the requirements specified in §
129.123.
(3) The identity of each storage vessel
removed from service under §
129.123(e) and
the date on which it was removed from service.
(4) The identity of each storage vessel
returned to service under §
129.123(f) and
the date on which it was returned to service.
(5) The identity of each storage vessel and
the VOC potential to emit calculation under §
129.123(a)(2).
(6) The identity of each storage vessel and
the actual VOC emission calculation under §
129.123(c)(2)(i)
including the following information:
(i) The
date of each monthly calculation performed under §
129.123(c)(2)(i).
(ii) The calculation determining the actual
VOC emissions each month.
(iii) The
calculation demonstrating that the actual VOC emissions are less than 2.7 TPY
determined as a 12-month rolling sum.
(7) The records documenting the time the
skidmounted or mobile storage vessel under §
129.123(d)(1) is
located on site. If a skid-mounted or mobile storage vessel is removed from a
site and either returned or replaced within 30 calendar days to serve the same
or similar function, count the entire period since the original storage vessel
was removed towards the number of consecutive days.
(c)
Natural gas-driven continuous
bleed pneumatic controllers. The records for each natural gas-driven
continuous bleed pneumatic controller must include the following, as
applicable:
(1) The required compliance date,
identification, location and manufacturer specifications for each natural
gas-driven continuous bleed pneumatic controller subject to §
129.124(c)
(relating to natural gas-driven continuous bleed pneumatic
controllers).
(2) Each deviation
when the natural gas-driven continuous bleed pneumatic controller was not
operated in compliance with the requirements specified in §
129.124(c).
(3) If the natural gas-driven continuous
bleed pneumatic controller is located at a natural gas processing plant, the
documentation that the natural gas bleed rate is zero.
(4) For a natural gas-driven continuous bleed
pneumatic controller under §
129.124(b), the
determination based on a functional requirement for why a natural gas bleed
rate greater than the applicable standard is required. A functional requirement
includes one or more of the following:
(i)
Response time.
(ii)
Safety.
(iii) Positive
actuation.
(d)
Natural gas-driven diaphragm pumps. The records for each
natural gas-driven diaphragm pump must include the following, as applicable:
(1) The required compliance date, location
and manufacturer specifications for each natural gas-driven diaphragm pump
subject to §
129.125 (relating to natural
gas-driven diaphragm pumps).
(2)
Each deviation when the natural gas-driven diaphragm pump was not operated in
compliance with the requirements specified in §
129.125.
(3) For a natural gas-driven diaphragm pump
under §
129.125(d), the
records of the days of operation each calendar year. Any period of operation
during a calendar day counts toward the 90-calendar-day threshold.
(4) For a natural gas-driven diaphragm pump
under §
129.125(c)(1),
maintain the following records:
(i) The
records under subsection (j) for the control device type.
(ii) One of the following:
(A) The results of a performance test under
§
129.129(k) or (l)
(relating to control devices).
(B) A design evaluation indicating the
percentage of VOC emissions reduction the control device is designed to
achieve.
(C) The manufacturer's
specifications indicating the percentage of VOC emissions reduction the control
device is designed to achieve.
(5) For a well site with no available control
device or process under §
129.125(c)(2),
maintain a copy of the certification submitted under subsection
(k)(3)(iii)(B)(II).
(e)
Reciprocating
compressors. The records for each reciprocating compressor must
include the following, as applicable:
(1) For
a reciprocating compressor under §
129.126(b)(1)(i)
(relating to compressors), the following records:
(i) The cumulative number of hours of
operation.
(ii) The date and time
of each rod packing replacement.
(2) For a reciprocating compressor under
§
129.126(b)(1)(ii),
the following records:
(i) The number of
months since the previous replacement of the rod packing.
(ii) The date of each rod packing
replacement.
(3) For a
reciprocating compressor under §
129.126(b)(2),
the following records:
(i) A statement that
emissions from the rod packing are being routed to a control device or a
process through a closed vent system under negative pressure.
(ii) The date of installation of a rod
packing emissions collection system and closed vent system as specified in
§
129.126(b)(2).
(4) Each deviation when the reciprocating
compressor was not operated in compliance with §
129.126(b).
(f)
Centrifugal compressors.
The records for each centrifugal compressor must include the following, as
applicable:
(1) An identification of each
existing centrifugal compressor using a wet seal system subject to §
129.126(c).
(2) Each deviation when the centrifugal
compressor was not operated in compliance with §
129.126(c).
(g)
Fugitive emissions
components. The records for each fugitive emissions component must
include the following, as applicable:
(1) For
an oil well site subject to §
129.127(c)(1)(ii)
(relating to fugitive emissions components):
(i) The location of each well and its United
States Well ID Number.
(ii) The
analysis documenting a GOR of less than 300 standard cubic feet of gas per
barrel of oil produced, conducted using generally accepted methods. The
analysis must be signed by and include a certification by the responsible
official stating that, based on information and belief formed after reasonable
inquiry, the statements and information in the document are true, accurate and
complete.
(2) For each
well site, the average production calculations required under §
129.127(b)(1) and
§
129.127(c)(4).
(3) For a well site subject to §
129.127(c)(2) or
(c)(3), a natural gas gathering and boosting
station or a natural gas processing plant:
(i)
The fugitive emissions monitoring plan under §
129.127(g).
(ii) The records of each monitoring survey
conducted under §
129.127(c)(2)(ii), (c)(3)(ii) or
(e)(2). The monitoring survey must include
the following information:
(A) The facility
name and location.
(B) The date,
start time and end time of the survey.
(C) The name of the equipment operator
performing the survey.
(D) The
monitoring instrument used.
(E) The
ambient temperature, sky conditions and maximum wind speed at the time of the
survey.
(F) Each deviation from the
monitoring plan or a statement that there were none.
(G) Documentation of each fugitive emission
including:
(I) The identification of each
component from which fugitive emissions were detected.
(II) The instrument reading of each fugitive
emissions component that meets the definition of a leak under §
129.122(a)
(relating to definitions, acronyms and EPA methods).
(III) The repair methods applied in each
attempt to repair the component.
(IV) The tagging or digital photographing of
each component not repaired during the monitoring survey in which the fugitive
emissions were discovered.
(V) The
reason a component was placed on delay of repair.
(VI) The date of successful repair of the
component.
(VII) If repair of the
component was not completed during the monitoring survey in which the fugitive
emissions were discovered, the information on the instrumentation or the method
used to resurvey the component after repair.
(h)
Covers. The records for each cover include the results of each
cover inspection under §
129.128(a)
(relating to covers and closed vent systems).
(i)
Closed vent systems. The
records for each closed vent system must include the following, as applicable:
(1) The results of each closed vent system
inspection under §
129.128(b)(2).
(2) For the no detectable emissions
inspections of §
129.128(d), a
record of the monitoring survey as specified under subsection
(g)(3)(ii).
(j)
Control devices. The
records for each control device must include the following, as applicable:
(1) Make, model and serial number of the
purchased device.
(2) Date of
purchase.
(3) Copy of purchase
order.
(4) Location of the control
device in latitude and longitude coordinates in decimal degrees to an accuracy
and precision of 5 decimals of a degree using the North American Datum of
1983.
(5) For the general
requirements under §
129.129(b):
(i) The manufacturer's written operating
instructions, procedures and maintenance schedule to ensure good air pollution
control practices for minimizing emissions under §
129.129(b)(1).
(ii) The results of each monthly physical
integrity check performed under §
129.129(b)(2).
(iii) The CPMS data which indicates the
presence of a pilot flame during the device's operation under §
129.129(b)(3).
(iv) The results of the visible emissions
test under §
129.129(b)(4)
using Figure 22-1 in EPA Method 22 or a form which includes the following:
(A) The name of the company that owns or
operates the control device.
(B)
The location of the control device.
(C) The name and affiliation of the person
performing the observation.
(D) The
sky conditions at the time of observation.
(E) Type of control device.
(F) The clock start time.
(G) The observation period duration, in
minutes and seconds.
(H) The
accumulated emission time, in minutes and seconds.
(I) The clock end time.
(v) The results of the visible emissions test
required in §
129.129(b)(6)
under subparagraph (iv) following a return to operation from a maintenance or
repair activity performed under §
129.129(b)(5).
(vi) The maintenance and repair log under
§
129.129(b)(7).
(6) For a manufacturer-tested combustion
control device under §
129.129(c),
maintain the following records:
(i) The
records specified in paragraph (5)(i)-(vi).
(ii) The manufacturer's specified inlet gas
flow rate.
(iii) The CPMS results
under §
129.129(c)(1)(i).
(7) For an enclosed combustion device in
§
129.129(d):
(i) The records specified in paragraph
(5)(i)-(vi).
(ii) The results of
each performance test conducted under §
129.129(d)(1)(i)
as performed under §
129.129(k).
(iii) The results of each performance test
conducted under §
129.129(d)(1)(ii)
as performed under §
129.129(l).
(iv) The data and calculations for the CPMS
installed, operated or maintained under §
129.129(d)(2).
(8) For a flare in §
129.129(e), the
records specified in paragraph (5)(iii)- (vi).
(9) For a regenerative carbon adsorption
device in §
129.129(g):
(i) The records specified in paragraph (5)(i)
and (ii).
(ii) The results of the
performance test conducted under §
129.129(f)(1)(i)
as performed under §
129.129(k).
(iii) The results of the performance test
conducted under §
129.129(f)(1)(ii)
as performed under §
129.129(l).
(iv) The control device design analysis, if
one is performed under §
129.129(g)(6).
(v) The data and calculations for a CPMS
installed, operated or maintained under §
129.129(g)(1)-
(5).
(10) For a non-regenerative carbon adsorption
device in §
129.129(h):
(i) The records specified in paragraph (5)(i)
and (ii).
(ii) The results of the
performance test conducted under §
129.129(f)(1)(i)
as performed under §
129.129(k).
(iii) The results of the performance test
conducted under §
129.129(f)(1)(ii)
as performed under §
129.129(l).
(iv) The control device design analysis, if
one is performed under §
129.129(h)(2).
(11) For a condenser or other non-destructive
control device in §
129.129(i):
(i) The records specified in paragraph (5)(i)
and (ii).
(ii) The results of the
performance test conducted under §
129.129(i)(1)(i)
as performed under §
129.129(k).
(iii) The results of the performance test
conducted under §
129.129(i)(1)(ii)
as performed under §
129.129(l).
(iv) The control device design analysis, if
one is performed under §
129.129(i)(7).
(v) The site-specific monitoring plan under
§
129.129(i)(2).
(vi) The data and calculations for a CPMS
installed, operated or maintained under §
129.129(i)(3)-
(5).
(k)
Reporting. The owner or
operator of a source subject to §
129.121(a)
(relating to general provisions and applicability) shall do the following:
(1) Submit an initial annual report to the
Air Program Manager of the appropriate Department Regional Office by December
10, 2023, and annually thereafter on or before June 1.
(i) The responsible official must sign, date
and certify compliance and include the certification in the initial report and
each subsequent annual report.
(ii)
The due date of the initial report may be extended with the written approval of
the Air Program Manager of the appropriate Department Regional
Office.
(2) Submit the
reports under paragraph (3) in a manner prescribed by the Department.
(3) Submit the information specified in
subparagraphs (i)-(ix) for each report as applicable:
(i)
Storage vessels. The
report for each storage vessel must include the information specified in
subsection (b)(1)-(4) for the reporting period, as applicable.
(ii)
Natural gas-driven continuous
bleed pneumatic controllers. The initial report for each natural
gas-driven continuous bleed pneumatic controller must include the information
specified in subsection (c), as applicable. Subsequent reports must include the
following:
(A) The information specified in
subsection (c)(1) and (2) for each natural gas-driven continuous bleed
pneumatic controller.
(B) The
information specified in subsection (c)(3) and (4) for each natural gas-driven
continuous bleed pneumatic controller installed during the reporting
period.
(iii)
Natural gas-driven diaphragm pumps. The report for each
natural gas-driven diaphragm pump must include the following:
(A) The information specified in subsection
(d)(1) and (2) for the reporting period, as applicable.
(B) A certification of the compliance status
of each natural gas-driven diaphragm pump during the reporting period using one
of the following:
(I) A certification that the
emissions from the natural gas-driven diaphragm pump are routed to a control
device or process under §
129.125(b)(1)(ii) or
(c)(1). If the control device is installed
during the reporting period under §
129.125(c)(2)(iii),
include the information specified in subsection (d)(4).
(II) A certification under §
129.125(c)(2)
that there is no control device or process available at the facility during the
reporting period. This includes if a control device or process is removed from
the facility during the reporting period.
(III) A certification according to §
129.125(c)(3)(ii)(C)
that it is technically infeasible to capture
and route emissions from:
(-a-) A natural gas-driven diaphragm pump installed during the reporting period to an existing control device or process.
(-b-) An existing natural gas-driven diaphragm pump to a control device or process installed during the reporting period.
(-c-) An existing natural gas-driven diaphragm pump to another control device or process located at the facility due to the removal of the original control device or process during the reporting period.
(iv)
Reciprocating compressors. The report for each reciprocating
compressor must include the information specified in subsection (e) for the
reporting period, as applicable.
(v)
Centrifugal compressors
. The report for each centrifugal compressor must include the information
specified in subsection (f) for the reporting period, as applicable.
(vi)
Fugitive emissions
components. The report for each fugitive emissions component must
include the records of each monitoring survey conducted during the reporting
period as specified in subsection (g)(3)(ii).
(vii)
Covers. The report for
each cover must include the information specified in subsection (h) for the
reporting period, as applicable.
(viii)
Closed vent systems.
The report for each closed vent system must include the information specified
in subsection (i)(1) and (2) for the reporting period, as applicable. The
information specified in subsection (i)(3) is only required for the initial
report or if the closed vent system was installed during the reporting
period.
(ix)
Control
devices. The report for each control device must include the
information specified in subsection (j), as
applicable.
Notes
The provisions of this § 129.130 added under section 5(a)(1) and (8) of the Air Pollution Act (35 P.S. § 4005(a)(1) and (8)).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 129.121 (relating to general provisions and applicability); 25 Pa. Code § 129.122 (relating to definitions, acronyms and EPA methods); 25 Pa. Code § 129.123 (relating to storage vessels); 25 Pa. Code § 129.124 (relating to natural gas-driven continuous bleed pneumatic controllers); 25 Pa. Code § 129.125 (relating to natural gas-driven diaphragm pumps); 25 Pa. Code § 129.126 (relating to compressors); 25 Pa. Code § 129.127 (relating to fugitive emissions components); 25 Pa. Code § 129.128 (relating to covers and closed vent systems); and 25 Pa. Code § 129.129 (relating to control devices).
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