GP-012A

2/2008

State of New Jersey

Department of Environmental Protection
Air Quality Permitting
General Permit
For
Perchloroethylene (PERC) Drycleaning Equipment
This General Permit allows for the construction, installation, reconstruction, modification
and operation of:

♦ Single or multiple dry to dry cleaning equipment at a facility using PERC as the
cleaning agent, equipped with a refrigerated condenser as the primary control and
also equipped with a carbon adsorber as a secondary control system on the cylinder
outlet.

The potential-to-emit (PTE) for the equipment covered under this General Permit shall be
established based on the General Permit Number selected by the Permittee on the
Registration Form.

Each facility may possess only one GP-012A for all PERC drycleaning equipment at any
time. If a facility wants to make a change to drycleaning equipment, which has been
registered under GP-012A, a new general permit registration is required. New, additional
or replacement drycleaning equipment require a new General Permit registration that will
supercede the existing general permit.

Note: This general permit may not be used if another PERC drycleaning equipment is
permitted at the facility under a conventional preconstruction permit or the general permit
(GP-012/GOP-001). If the facility wishes to use this general permit all PERC dry
cleaning equipment must be included on the registration form (GP-012A). All registered
dry cleaning equipment must meet all requirements of this general permit GP-012A.

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I. DEFINITIONS

The terms used in this General Permit shall have the meanings given to them in N.J.A.C.
7:27-et seq., MACT and/or as defined below:

“Carbon Adsorber” means a bed of activated carbon into which an air-

perchloroethylene gas-vapor stream is routed and which adsorbs the perchloroethylene on
the carbon.

“Child care center” generally means any home or facility, by whatever name known,
licensed by the Department of Human Services which is maintained for the care,
development or supervision of six or more children under 13 years of age who attend for
less than 24 hours a day. Specifically, this term has the meaning as set forth at N.J.A.C.
10:122-1.2.

“Closed-loop machine” means dry cleaning equipment in which washing, extraction,

and drying are all performed in the same single unit (also known as dry-to-dry) and
which recirculates the perchloroethylene laden vapor through a control system with no
exhaust to the atmosphere during the drying cycle.

“Co-residential” means a dry cleaning facility that is located in a building in which

people reside."

“Distance to Nearest Sensitive Receptor” means the shortest distance from the dry
cleaning facility to the nearest point of a sensitive receptor.

“Diverter Valve” means a flow control device that prevents room air from passing
through a refrigerated condenser when the door of the dry cleaning machine is open.

“Dry cleaning” or “perchloroethylene dry cleaning” means the process used to

remove soil, greases, paints, and other unwanted substances from materials with
perchloroethylene.

“Dry cleaning cycle” means the washing and drying of articles in a dry-to-dry machine.

“Dry cleaning equipment” means any machine, device, or apparatus used to dry clean
materials with perchloroethylene or to remove residual perchloroethylene from
previously cleaned materials. Dry cleaning equipment may include, but is not limited to,
a transfer machine, a vented machine, a converted machine, a closed-loop machine, a
reclaimer, or a drying cabinet.

“Dry cleaning equipment drum” means the perforated container inside the dry cleaning
machine that holds the articles during dry cleaning.

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“Drycleaning facility” means a facility with one or more dry cleaning systems that are
located on one or more contiguous properties and are owned or operated by the same
person (or by persons under common control). The facility encompasses all services
and/or products made available to the facility’s customers including, but not limited to,
dry cleaning, tailoring, shoe repair, laundry, rug cleaning, drapery cleaning, new drapery
sales, smoke and fire damage restoration, tuxedo rental, lint rollers, and replacement
buttons.

“Dry cleaning system” means all of the following equipment, devices, or apparatus
associated with the perchloroethylene dry cleaning process: dry cleaning equipment; filter
or purification systems, waste holding, treatment, or disposal systems; perchloroethylene
supply systems; dip tanks; pumps; gaskets; piping, ducting, fittings, valves, or flanges
that convey perchloroethylene-contaminated air; and control systems.

“Dry-to-dry equipment” means a one-machine dry cleaning operation in which washing

and drying are performed in the same machine.

“Filter” means a porous device through which perchloroethylene is passed to remove

contaminants in suspension. Examples include, but are not limited to, lint filter (button
trap), cartridge filter, tubular filter, regenerative filter, prefilter, polishing filter, and spin
disc filter.

“Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT)” means a standard or rule

promulgated under 40 CFR 63.

“Muck cooker” means a device for heating perchloroethylene-laden waste material to

volatilize and recover perchloroethylene.

“Perceptible Leaks” mean any perchloroethylene vapor or liquid leaks that are obvious
from:
(1) The odor of perchloroethylene;
(2) Visual observation, such as pools or droplets of liquid; or
(3) The detection of gas flow by passing the fingers over the surface of
equipment.

“Perchloroethylene consumed” means the total volume of perchloroethylene purchased

based upon purchase receipts or other reliable measures.

“Primary control system” means a refrigerated condenser, or an equivalent closed-loop

vapor recovery system.

“Refrigerated Condenser” means a closed-loop vapor recovery system into which

prechloroethylene vapors are introduced and then trapped by cooling below the dew point
of the perchloroethylene.

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“Refrigerated Condenser Coil” means the coil containing the chilled liquid used to
cool and condense the perchloroethylene.

“Residence” means any dwelling or housing in which people reside excluding short-term
housing that is occupied by the same person for a period of less than 180 days (such as a
hotel room.)

“Secondary Control System” means a device or apparatus that reduces the

concentration of perchloroethylene in the recirculating air at the end of the drying cycle,
beyond the level achievable with a refrigerated condenser alone, and is designed to
reduce perchloroethylene concentration below 300 ppm for equipment manufactured
after January 1, 2002 or below 500 ppm for equipment manufactured before January 1,
2002.

“Sensitive Receptor” means any residence; any educational resource for minors
including, but not limited to, schools or preschools for kindergarten through twelfth grade
(K-12) or early childhood education; and health care or community care including, but
not limited to, hospitals, long-term care, adult day care, child care centers, and family day
care homes.

“Still” means any device used to volatilize and recover perchloroethylene from
contaminated perchloroethylene.

“Temperature Sensor” means a thermometer or thermocouple used to measure

temperature.

“Transfer machine” means a multiple-machine dry cleaning operation in which washing

and drying are performed in different machines. Examples include, but are not limited to:
(1) A washer and dryer(s);
(2) A washer and reclaimer(s); or
(3) A dry-to-dry machine and reclaimer(s).

“Water Separator” means any device used to recover perchloroethylene from a water-
perchloroethylene mixture.

II. AUTHORITY

This General Permit is issued under the authority of N.J.S.A 26:2C-9.2. This General
Permit shall allow for inspection and evaluation to assure conformance with all
provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:27 et seq. An opportunity for public comment on this General
Permit was provided on November 5, 2007.

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III. APPLICABILITY

This General Permit allows for the construction, installation, reconstruction, modification
and operation of:

♦ Single or multiple dry to dry cleaning equipment at a facility using PERC as the
cleaning agent, equipped with a refrigerated condenser as the primary control and
also equipped with a carbon adsorber as a secondary control system on the cylinder
outlet.

The potential-to-emit (PTE) for the equipment covered under this General Permit shall be
established based on the General Permit Number selected by the Permittee on the
Registration Form.

Each facility may possess only one GP-012A for all PERC drycleaning equipment at any
time. If a facility wants to make a change to drycleaning equipment, which has been
registered under GP-012A, a new general permit registration is required. New, additional
or replacement drycleaning equipment require a new General Permit registration that will
supercede the existing general permit.

Note: This general permit may not be used if another PERC drycleaning equipment is
permitted at the facility under a conventional preconstruction permit or the general permit
(GP-012/GOP-001). If the facility wishes to use this general permit all PERC dry
cleaning equipment must be included on the registration form (GP-012A). All registered
dry cleaning equipment must meet all requirements of this general permit GP-012A.

IV. EXCLUSIONS

♦ This general permit can not be used unless all PERC drycleaning equipment at
the facility are included in this general permit; AND

♦ This general permit can not be used to register the following equipment:

1. PERC Drycleaning using transfer machines.

2. PERC Drycleaning equipment using a Refrigerated Condenser as the only means of
controlling emissions.
3. PERC Drycleaning equipment using Carbon Adsorption as the only means of
controlling emissions.
4. PERC Drycleaning equipment with perchloroethylene usage more than the amount
allowed in the Options Table per year.
5. PERC Drycleaning equipment at a co-residential dry cleaning facility.
6. PERC Drycleaning facility located less than 50 feet to the nearest sensitive receptor.
7. Boilers and heaters used at the facility.
8. Non HAP cleaning equipment used at the facility.

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V. POTENTIAL-TO-EMIT (PTE) AND (PERC) USAGE OPTIONS

The annual emission rates (PTE) for perchloroethylene is determined from the General
Permit number, which is based on annual PERC usage and the distance to the nearest
sensitive receptor.

The potential-to-emit (PTE) for the equipment covered under this General Permit shall be
established based on the General Permit Number selected by the Permittee on the
Registration Form.

Only one General Permit Number can be selected from the Options table.

POTENTIAL(S) TO EMIT (IN TPY)

ARE ESTABLISHED BY SELECTING THE DISTANCE FROM THE CLOSEST POINT
OF THE DRY CLEANING FACILITY, TO THE NEAREST SENSITIVE RECEPTOR .
SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE DISTANCE ESTABLISHES THE MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE PERC USAGE IN GALLONS PER YEAR.
General Distance from the closest Maximum PTE
Permit point of the dry cleaning PERC Usage Perchloro-
Number facility to the nearest (gals/year) ethylene (TPY)
sensitive receptor
(feet)
PDC – A1 50 or greater 76 0.13
PDC – A2 65 or greater 95 0.16
PDC – A3 100 or greater 152 0.26

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COMPLIANCE PLAN: Perchloroethylene Drycleaning Equipment

Ref. # Applicable Requirement Monitoring Requirement Recordkeeping Requirement Submittal/Action Requirement

1. The owner or operator shall determine Monitored by calculations each month Recordkeeping by manual logging of Submit notification: Upon occurrence of
the maximum PERC usage in gallons during operation. The owner or parameter or storing data in a computer event. Written notification: Upon
per year for the purpose of determining operator shall calculate the maximum data system each month during exceeding your selected option in any 12-
applicability with the information PERC usage of every month by operation. The owner or operator shall month period, the owner or operator shall
presented in the application. The summing the volume of all maintain the following information: submit a notification of non-compliance
Perchloroethelyne purchased for the perchloroethylene purchases made in (1) Receipts of perchloroethylene status signed by a responsible official to:
facility shall not exceed the option each of the previous 12 months (use a purchases; (2) The volume of
chosen in the Table. consumption of zero for months in perchloroethylene purchased; and (3) New Jersey DEP
which there were no perchloroethylene The calculation and result of the yearly Minor Source Compliance
[N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(a)] purchases). perchloroethylene consumption P.O. Box 407
determination. All records must be Trenton, NJ 08625-0407
[N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(d)] readily accessible and available to the
Department for a period of five years. [N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(d)4]

[N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(d)]

2. The owner or operator shall route the Monitored by pressure measurement Recordkeeping by manual logging of Cease operation or comply: Upon
air-perchloroethylene gas-vapor stream device each week during operation. parameter or storing data in a computer occurrence of event. If the monitored high
contained within each dry cleaning The owner or operator shall monitor data system each week during & low pressure readings are not in the
machine through a properly operating the refrigeration system high and low operation. The owner or operator shall manufacturer's specified range or the
refrigerated condenser. pressure during the drying phase to maintain once each week a log of the monitored temperature exceeds 7.2 degrees
determine if they are in the range date, high pressure, low pressure, and C (45 degrees F), the owner or operator
[N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(a)] specified in the manufacturer's recommended high and low pressure shall adjust or repair the dry cleaning
operating instructions. range from manufacturer's operating system before continuing to operate the
instructions system.
If the machine is not equipped with
refrigeration system pressure gauges, The owner or operator shall maintain [N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(d)]
the owner or operator shall monitor once each week a log of the date and
each week a permanently affixed temperature instrument monitoring
temperature instrument at the outlet of results.
the refrigerated condenser to determine
whether the temperature is less than or All records must be readily accessible
equal to 7.2 degrees C (45 degrees F) and available to the Department for a
before the end of the cool-down or period of five years
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drying cycle while the gas-vapor
stream is flowing through the [N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(d)]
condenser.

The temperature instrument shall be

designed to measure a temperature of
7.2 degrees C (45 degrees F) to an
accuracy of +/- 1.1 degrees C (+/- 2
degrees F). The permittee shall
maintain the temperature instrument
according to manufacturer's
specifications.

[N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(d)]

3. Each Dry-to-Dry PERC dry cleaning None. None. None.

machine must be equipped with a carbon
adsorber on the cylinder outlet designed
to reduce the PERC concentration below
300 ppm for equipment manufactured
after January 1, 2002 or below 500 ppm
for equipment manufactured before
January 1, 2002.

[N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(a)]
4. The owner or operator shall store any None. None. None.
perchloroethylene or material containing
perchloroethylene in covered containers
with no perceptible leaks.

[N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(a)]

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5. The owner or operator shall inspect the Monitored by visual determination Other: Recordkeeping by manual Cease operation or comply: Upon
dry cleaning system each calendar week each week during operation. Inspect logging of the inspection results or occurrence of event. The owner or operator
during operation for any perceptible the dry cleaning system once each storing data in a computer data system shall cease operation of the dry cleaning
leaks including but not limited to: (1) calendar week during operation for any each week during operation. The equipment until all perceptible leaks of the
Hose and pipe connections, fittings, perceptible leaks. owner or operator shall maintain once dry cleaning system are repaired.
couplings, and valves; (2) Door gaskets each calendar week a log of the dates
and seatings; (3) Filter gaskets and [N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(d)] of inspections and the locations of any [N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(d)]
seatings; (4) Pumps; (5) Solvent tanks perceptible leaks found and the
and containers; (6) Water separators; (7) corrective measures taken to repair
Muck cookers; (8) Stills; (9) Exhaust such leaks.
dampers; (10) Diverter valves; and (11)
All filter housings. All records must be readily accessible
and available to the Department for a
[N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(a)] period of five years.

[N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(d)]

6. The owner or operator of each dry Other: Monitored by using a Recordkeeping by manual logging of Cease operation or comply: Upon
cleaning system shall inspect the dry halogenated hydrocarbon detector or parameter or storing data in a computer occurrence of event. The owner or operator
cleaning system once each calendar PCE gas analyzer that is operated data system each week during shall cease operation of the dry cleaning
month during operation for any vapor according to the manufacturer's operation. The owner or operator shall equipment until all vapor leaks of the dry
leaks including but not limited to: (1) instructions each calendar month maintain a log of the dates of cleaning system are repaired.
Hose and pipe connections, fittings, during operation. The owner or inspections and the locations of any
couplings, and valves; (2) Door gaskets operator shall place the probe inlet at vapor leaks found and the corrective [N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(d)]
and seatings; (3) Filter gaskets and the surface of each component measures taken to repair such leaks.
seatings; (4) Pumps; (5) Solvent tanks interface where leakage could occur
and containers; (6) Water separators; (7) and move it slowly along the interface All records must be readily accessible
Muck cookers; (8) Stills; (9) Exhaust periphery. and available to the Department for a
dampers; (10) Diverter valves; and (11) period of five years.
All filter housings. Any inspection conducted according to
this paragraph shall satisfy the [N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(d)]
[N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(a)] requirements to conduct an inspection
for perceptible leaks under Ref #5.

[N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(d)]
7. The owner or operator shall determine None Other: The permittee shall maintain on None
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the distance from the closest point of the site a diagram showing the shortest
dry cleaning facility to the nearest distance from the dry cleaning facility
sensitive receptor for the purpose of to the nearest sensitive receptor.
determining applicability with the
information presented in the application. [N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(a)]
The distance to the nearest sensitive
receptor shall not be less than the Option
selected in the Table in Section V above.

[N.J.A.C.7:27-8.13(a)]

8. All additions of perchloroethylene to the None None None

dry cleaning system storage tanks must
be made through a spill proof attachment
that includes a vapor balance system
with the delivery vessel or container.
Connections between the delivery vessel
or container and the dry cleaning
machine storage tanks shall be designed
to be drip free, with fittings that are
locked in place during filling operations.

[N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(a)]
9. Perchloroethylene contaminated None None None
wastewater from a dry cleaning system
shall not be treated with equipment such
as misters, or other devices that
“atomize”, “spray” or “fog” the
perchloroethylene contaminated
wastewater. Perchloroethylene
contaminated wastewater from a dry
cleaning system shall be:

1. Treated as hazardous waste and

removed for disposal by an
approved hazardous waste
transporter and sent to an approved
hazardous waste treatment and
storage facility in accordance with
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N.J.A.C. 7:26G;

2. Evaporated by heat after at least one

cycle of physical separation and
carbon filtration. Wastewater
evaporators shall be operated to
ensure that no liquid
perchloroethylene or visible
emulsion is allowed to vaporize; or

3. Discharged to a publicly owned

treatment works (POTW) in
accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A.

[N.J.A.C. 7:27-8.13(a)]
10. The owner or operator shall route the Monitored by pressure measurement Recordkeeping by manual logging of Repair equipment: Upon occurrence of
air-perchloroethylene gas-vapor stream device each week during operation. parameter or storing data in a computer event. If the monitored high and low
contained within each dry cleaning each week during operation. pressure readings are not in the
machine through a refrigerated The owner or operator shall monitor manufacturer’s specified range or the
condenser or an equivalent control the following parameters, as The owner or operator of a dry monitored temperature exceeds 7.2 degrees
device. applicable, on a weekly basis: cleaning facility shall maintain a log C (45 degrees F), adjustments or repairs
on site and show it upon request for a shall be made to the dry cleaning system. If
(Note: see Reference # 2, New Jersey (1) The refrigeration system high period of five (5) years, the following repair parts must be ordered, either a written
State Condition is more stringent) pressure and low pressure during the information: or verbal order for those parts shall be
drying phase to determine if they are in initiated within two (2) working days of
the range specified in the (1) The dates of repair and records of detecting such a parameter value. Such
[40 CFR 63.322(b)(1)] manufacturer's operating instructions. written or verbal orders for repair parts repair parts shall be installed within five (5)
to demonstrate compliance with 40 working days after receipt.
(2) If the machine is not equipped with CFR 63.322(n); and
refrigeration system pressure gauges, [40 CFR 63.322(n)]
the temperature of the air- (2) The date and temperature sensor
perchloroethylene gas-vapor stream on monitoring results to comply with 40
the outlet side of the refrigerated CFR 63.322(b).
condenser on a dry-to-dry machine,
dryer, or a reclaimer with a (Note: see Reference #2, New Jersey
temperature sensor to determine if it is State Condition is more stringent)
equal to or less than 7.2 degrees C (45
degrees F) before the end of the cool- [40CFR63.324(d)4] and
down or drying cycle while the gas- [40 CFR 63.324(d)(5)]
vapor stream is flowing through the
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condenser.

The temperature sensor shall be used

according to the manufacturer's
instructions and shall be designed to
measure a temperature of 7.2 degrees
C (45 degrees F) to an accuracy of +/-
1.1 degrees C (+/- 2 degreesF).

(Note: see Reference #2, New Jersey

State Condition is more stringent)

[40 CFR 63.323(a)(1)]

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11. The owner or operator shall eliminate None. None. None.
any emissions of perchloroethylene
during the transfer of articles between
the washer and dryer(s).

[40 CFR 63.322(b)(2)]

12. The owner or operator shall close the None None None
door of each dry cleaning machine
immediately after transferring articles to
or from the machine, and shall keep the
door closed at all other times.

[40 CFR 63.322(c)]

13. The owner or operator shall operate and None None None
maintain the system according to
manufacturers' specifications and
recommendations.

[40 CFR 63.322(d)]

14. The owner or operator shall operate the None None None
refrigerated condenser not to vent or
release the air-perchloroethylene gas-
vapor stream contained within the dry
cleaning machine to the atmosphere
while the dry cleaning equipment drum
is rotating.

[40 CFR 63.322(e)1]

15. The owner or operator shall operate the None None None
refrigerated condenser to prevent air
drawn into the dry cleaning machine
when the door of the machine is open
from passing through the refrigerated
condenser.

[40 CFR 63.322(e)3]

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16. The owner or operator shall drain all None None None
cartridge filters in their housing, or other
sealed container, for a minimum of
twenty four (24) hours, or shall treat
such filters in an equivalent manner,
before the removal from the dry cleaning
facility.

[40 CFR 63.322(i)]

17. The owner or operator shall store all None None None
PCE and wastes that contain PCE in
solvent containers with no perceptible
leaks. The exception to this requirement
is that containers for separator water
may be uncovered, as necessary, for
proper operation of the machine and
still.

[40 CFR 63.322(j)]

18. The owner or operator of a dry cleaning Monitored by visual determination Recordkeeping by manual logging of Repair equipment: Upon occurrence of
system shall inspect the system weekly each week during operation. Inspect parameter or storing data in a computer event. The owner or operator of a dry
for perceptible leaks while the dry the dry cleaning system once each data system each week during cleaning system shall repair all perceptible
cleaning system is operating. The calendar week during operation for any operation. The owner or operator of a leaks detected during the inspection within
following components shall be perceptible leaks. dry cleaning facility shall maintain a 24 hours. If repair parts must be ordered,
inspected: (1) Hose and pipe log on site and show it upon request either a written or verbal order for those
connections, fittings, couplings, and [N.J.A.C.7:27-8.13(d)] for a period of five (5) years, the parts shall be initiated within two (2)
valves; (2) Door gaskets and seatings; following information: working days of detecting such a leak, and
(3) Filter gaskets and seatings; (4) shall be installed within five (5) working
Pumps; (5) Solvent tanks and (1) The dates when the dry cleaning days after receipt.
containers; (6) Water separators; (7) system components are inspected for
Muck cookers; (8) Stills; (9) Exhaust leaks, as specified in 40 CFR (Note: see Reference # 5, New Jersey State
dampers; (10) Diverter valves; and (11) 63.322(k), and the name or location of Condition is more stringent)
All filter housings. dry cleaning components where leaks
are detected; and [40 CFR 63.322(m)]
(Note: see Reference # 5, New Jersey
State condition is more stringent) (2) The dates of repairs and records of
written or verbal orders for repair parts
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[40 CFR 63.322(k)] to demonstrate compliance with 40
CFR 63.322(m)

(Note: see Reference # 5, new Jersey

State Condition is more stringent)

[40 CFR 63.324(d)(3)] and [40 CFR

63.324(d)4]

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19. The owner or operator of a dry cleaning Other: Monitored by using a Recordkeeping by manual logging of Repair equipment: Upon occurrence of
system shall inspect the components halogenated hydrocarbon detector or parameter or storing data in a computer event. The owner or operator of a dry
listed below for vapor leaks monthly PCE gas analyzer that is operated data system each month during cleaning facility shall repair all vapor leaks
while the component is in operation: (1) according to the manufacturer's operation. The owner or operator of a detected during the inspection within 24
Hose and pipe connections, fittings, instructions. The operator shall place dry cleaning facility shall maintain a hours. If repair parts must be ordered,
couplings, and valves; (2) Door gaskets the probe inlet at the surface of each log on site and show it upon request either a written or verbal order for those
and seatings; (3) Filter gaskets and component interface where leakage for a period of five (5) years, the parts shall be initiated within two (2)
seatings; (4) Pumps; (5) Solvent tanks could occur and move it slowly along following information: working days of detecting such a leak. Such
and containers; (6) Water separators; the interface periphery. repair parts shall be installed within five (5)
(7) Muck cookers; (8) Stills; (9) (1) The dates when the dry cleaning working days after receipt.
Exhaust dampers; (10) Diverter valves; Any inspection conducted according to system components are inspected for
and (11) All filter housings. this paragraph shall satisfy the leaks, as specified in 40 CFR (Note: see Reference # 6, New Jersey State
requirements to conduct an inspection 63.322(o)(1), and the name or location Condition is more stringent)
(Note: see Reference # 6, New Jersey for perceptible leaks under Ref # 18 in of dry cleaning components where
State condition is more stringent) accordance with 40 CFR 63.322(k) leaks are detected; and [40 CFR 63.322(m)]

[40 CFR 63.322(o)(1)] (Note: see References # 6, New Jersey (2) The dates of repair and records of
State condition is more stringent) written or verbal orders for repair parts
to demonstrate compliance with 40
[40 CFR 63.322(o)(1)(i)] CFR 63.322(m)

(Note: see Reference # 6, New Jersey

State Condition is more stringent)

[40 CFR 63.324(d)3] and [40 CFR

63.324(d)(4)]

20. The owner or operator of each dry Other: Monitored by colorimetric Recordkeeping by manual logging of Repair equipment: Upon occurrence of
cleaning facility installed after detector tube or PCE gas analyzer each parameter or storing data in a computer event. The owner or operator of a dry
December 21, 2005, shall measure the week during operation. The owner or data system each week during cleaning facility shall repair the dry
concentration of PCE in the dry cleaning operator shall: operation. The owner or operator shall cleaning equipment if the monitored results
equipment drum at the end of the dry maintain a log of the dates of repairs are above 300 ppm within 24 hours.
cleaning cycle weekly with a (1) Use a colorimetric detector tube or and records of written or verbal orders
colorimetric detector tube or PCE gas PCE gas analyzer designed to measure for repairs parts to demonstrate If repair parts must be ordered, either a
analyzer to determine that the PCE a concentration of 300 parts per compliance with 40 CFR 63.322(n). written or verbal order for such parts shall
concentration is equal to or less than 300 million by volume of PCE in air to an be initiated within two (2) working days of
parts per million by volume. accuracy of +/- 75 parts per million by [40 CFR 63.324(d)] detecting such a parameter value. Such
volume; and repair parts shall be installed within five (5)
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[40 CFR 63.323(c)] working days after receipt.
(2) Use the colorimetric detector tube
or PCE gas analyze according to the [40 CFR 63.322(n)]
manufacturer's instructions; and

(3) Conduct the weekly monitoring by

inserting the colorimetric detector tube
or PCE gas analyzer into the open
space above the articles at the rear of
the dry cleaning equipment drum
immediately upon opening the dry
cleaning machine door.

[40 CFR 63.323(c)]

21. The owner or operator shall determine Monitored by calculations each month Recordkeeping by manual logging of Submit a report: Once initially. The owner
yearly perchloroethylene consumption during operation. The owner or parameter or storing data in a computer or operator of a dry cleaning facility shall
for the purpose of determining operator shall calculate the yearly data system each month during submit by registered mail on or before July
applicability with 40 CFR 63.320. consumption on the first day of every operation. The owner or operator shall 27, 2008, a notification of compliance status
month by summing the volume of all maintain the following information: signed by a responsible official who shall
[40 CFR 63.323(d)] perchloroethylene purchases made in (1) Receipts of perchloroethylene certify its accuracy to:
each of the previous 12 months (use a purchases; (2) The volume of
consumption of zero for months in perchloroethylene purchased; and (3) USEPA Region 2
which there were no perchloroethylene The calculation and result of the yearly Attention: Chief of Air Compliance Branch
purchases). perchloroethylene consumption 290 Broadway NY, NY 10007-1866
determination.
[40 CFR 63.323(d)] and
[40 CFR 63.324(d)]
New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection
Bureau of Air Quality Evaluation
Attention: Bureau Chief
P.O. Box 027
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625-0027

The notification shall contain: (1) The

name and address of the owner or operator;
(2) The address (that is, physical location)
of the dry cleaning facility; (3) If they are
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located in a building with a residence(s),
even if the residence is vacant at the time of
this notification; (4) If they are located in a
building with no other tenants, leased space,
or owner occupants; (5) Whether they are a
major or area source; (6) The yearly PCE
solvent consumption based upon the yearly
solvent consumption calculated according
to 40 CFR 63.323(d); (7) Whether or not
they are in compliance with each applicable
requirement of 40 CFR 63.322; and (8) All
information contained in the statement is
accurate and true.

[40 CFR 63.324(f)]

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22. The owner or operator shall retain a None Recordkeeping by manual logging of None
copy of the design specifications and the parameter or storing data in a computer
operating manuals for each dry cleaning data system once initially. The owner
system and each control device located or operator shall maintain the
at the facility. documents on site, available for
inspection.
[40 CFR 63.324(e)]
[40 CFR 63.324(e)]

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