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Item of equipment Control requirementa
Drain or drain hub (a) Tightly fitting solid cover (TFSC); or
(b) TFSC with a vent to either a process, or to a fuel gas system, or to a control device meeting the requirements of §63.139(c); or
(c) Water seal with submerged discharge or barrier to protect discharge from wind.
Manholeb (a) TFSC; or
(b) TSFC with a vent to either a process, or to a fuel gas system, or to a control device meeting the requirements of §63.139(c); or
(c) If the item is vented to the atmosphere, use a TFSC with a properly operating water seal at the entrance or exit to the item to restrict ventilation in the collection system. The vent pipe shall be at least 90 cm in length and not exceeding 10.2 cm in nominal inside diameter.
Lift station (a) TFSC; or
(b) TFSC with a vent to either a process, or to a fuel gas system, or to a control device meeting the requirements of §63.139(c); or
(c) If the lift station is vented to the atmosphere, use a TFSC with a properly operating water seal at the entrance or exit to the item to restrict ventilation in the collection system. The vent pipe shall be at least 90 cm in length and not exceeding 10.2 cm in nominal inside diameter. The lift station shall be level controlled to minimize changes in the liquid level.
Trench (a) TFSC; or
(b) TFSC with a vent to either a process, or to a fuel gas system, or to a control device meeting the requirements of §63.139(c); or
(c) If the item is vented to the atmosphere, use a TFSC with a properly operating water seal at the entrance or exit to the item to restrict ventilation in the collection system. The vent pipe shall be at least 90 cm in length and not exceeding 10.2 cm in nominal inside diameter.
Pipe Each pipe shall have no visible gaps in joints, seals, or other emission interfaces.
Oil/Water separator (a) Equip with a fixed roof and route vapors to a process or to a fuel gas system, or equip with a closed vent system that routes vapors to a control device meeting the requirements of §63.139(c); or
(b) Equip with a floating roof that meets the equipment specifications of §60.693 (a)(1)(i), (a)(1)(ii), (a)(2), (a)(3), and (a)(4).
Tankc Maintain a fixed roof.d If the tank is spargede or used for heating or treating by means of an exothermic reaction, a fixed roof and a system shall be maintained that routes the organic hazardous air pollutants vapors to other process equipment or a fuel gas system, or a closed vent system that routes vapors to a control device that meets the requirements of 40 CFR §63.119 (e)(1) or (e)(2).

aWhere a tightly fitting solid cover is required, it shall be maintained with no visible gaps or openings, except during periods of sampling, inspection, or maintenance.

bManhole includes sumps and other points of access to a conveyance system.

cApplies to tanks with capacities of 38 m3 or greater.

dA fixed roof may have openings necessary for proper venting of the tank, such as pressure/vacuum vent, j-pipe vent.

eThe liquid in the tank is agitated by injecting compressed air or gas.


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