Do I have to startup an emission unit up for a Method 9 test or qualitative assessment if I normally would not operate it at all during the reporting period?
No. If the emission unit isn’t operating during the reporting period, a test is not required. Back to Questions I have Method 9 requirements in my permit for several emission units. I operate the equipment in June, July, and August only. The permit requires that Method 9 tests be conducted twice per year with no less than 6 months between readings. What should I do to stay in compliance? If the facility operates only 3 months per year, conduct a Method 9 during that time period. If the emission units do not operate during the remaining 9 months, a second Method 9 is not required. Municipal power plants sometimes start units up for a very short time to perform maintenance checks and operator training. Fire pumps and emergency generators are also occasionally started up for maintenance checks. Such startup is not considered operating time, if units are not used for generating power or pumping water. Therefore, Method 9 tests and qualitative assessments would not be required unless the em
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