Sec. 216.6. Monitoring operation of basic oxygen furnaces

This section will apply only to basic oxygen furnaces for which an application for a permit to construct was received by the commissioner after June 11, 1973.

(a) Owners and operators of basic oxygen furnaces must install, maintain and continuously operate the monitoring equipment in a manner acceptable to the commissioner. The methods specified in subpart N and/or revised subpart(s), of part 60 of title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (see table 1, section 200.9 of this Title) as in effect at the time of commencement of construction and all future technical revisions, additions or corrections made thereto shall be considered acceptable except where the commissioner has required a specific method.

(b) Any application for a certificate to operate a basic oxygen furnace must specify:

(1) the minimum accuracy of monitoring devices and chart recorders;

(2) the minimum chart speed;

(3) the minimum frequency of synchronization and calibration; and

(4) the method of summarizing and tabulating the information collected. The commissioner will determine the acceptability of the proposed specifications before issuing the certificate to operate.

(c) All records and summaries, required in connection with the acceptable installation, maintenance and operation methods specified in section 216.6(a) of this Part, must be retained by the source owner for at least three years. These records must be furnished to the commissioner upon request.