PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice Requesting Public Comment on Draft Title V and Chapter 2 Air Quality Operating Permit for Architect of the Capitol, Capitol Building Jurisdiction, U.S. Capitol Building
Notice is hereby given that the Architect of the Capitol, Capitol Building Jurisdiction has applied for a Title V air quality permit pursuant to the requirements of Title 20 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, Chapters 2 and 3 (20 DCMR Chapters 2 and 3) to operate the following emission units and miscellaneous sources of air emissions at the U.S. Capitol Building, located at U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, DC 20515:
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Emission Units |
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Emission Unit ID |
Stack ID |
Emission Unit Identification |
Description |
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Emergency Generator 1 |
CVC1 |
Caterpillar Model No. 3516 generator set located at U.S. Capitol Visitor Center |
2,000 kWe generator set powered by a 2,937 hp diesel engine, installation date: 2008 (NSPS) |
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Emergency Generator 2 |
CVC2 |
Caterpillar Model No. 3516 generator set located at U.S. Capitol Visitor Center |
2,000 kWe generator set powered by a 2,876 hp diesel engine, installation date: 2006 (NSPS) |
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Emergency Generator 3 |
CVC3 |
Caterpillar Model No. 3516 generator set located at U.S. Capitol Visitor Center |
2,000 kWe generator set powered by a 2,876 hp diesel engine, installation date: 2006 (NSPS) |
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Emergency Generator 4 |
CVC4 |
Caterpillar Model No. 3516 generator set located at U.S. Capitol Visitor Center |
2,000 kWe generator set powered by a 2,876 hp diesel engine, installation date: 2006 (NSPS) |
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Senate Side Emergency Generator |
CAP1-S |
Caterpillar Model No. 3412 generator set located at U.S. Capitol Building |
750 kWe generator set powered by a 1,109 hp diesel engine, installation date: 2005 (non-NSPS) |
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House Side Emergency Generator |
CAP2-H |
Caterpillar Model No. 3412 generator set located at U.S. Capitol Building |
750 kWe generator set powered by a 1,109 hp diesel engine, installation date: 2005 (non-NSPS) |
Miscellaneous Activities:
- Two (2) Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) for diesel;
- Six (6) Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) for diesel;
- Twenty-four (24) Wet-Type Transformer Vaults for mineral oil;
- Twenty-six (26) Elevator Storage Tanks for hydraulic oil;
- One (1) portable cement mixer; and
- One (1) carpentry shop dust collector.
The contact person for the facility is Ms. Mamie Bittner at (202)228-1793 or [email protected].
The following is an estimate of overall potential emissions from the facility:
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FACILITY-WIDE EMISSIONS SUMMARY [TONS PER YEAR] |
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Pollutants |
Potential Emissions |
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Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) |
0.03 |
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Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) |
39.24 |
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Total Particulate Matter (PM Total) |
2.10 |
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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) |
1.04 |
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Carbon Monoxide (CO) |
2.21 |
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Total Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) |
0.02 |
This facility has the potential to emit 39.24 tons per year of oxides of nitrogen (NOx). The value for this criteria pollutant exceeds the major source thresholds in the District of Columbia of 25 TPY of NOx. Because potential emissions of NOx exceed the relevant major source threshold, pursuant to 20 DCMR 300.1(a), the source is subject to Chapter 3 and must obtain an operating permit in accordance with that regulation and Title V of the federal Clean Air Act.
The DOEE has reviewed the permit application and related documents and has made a preliminary determination that the applicant meets all applicable air quality requirements promulgated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the District. Therefore, draft permit No. 051 has been prepared.
The application, the draft permit and associated Fact Sheet and Statement of Basis, and all other materials submitted by the applicant [except those entitled to confidential treatment under 20 DCMR 301.1(c)] considered in making this preliminary determination are available for public review during normal business hours at the offices of the Department of Energy and Environment, 1200 First Street NE, 5th Floor, Washington DC 20002. Copies of the draft permit and related fact sheet are available at http://doee.dc.gov/service/public-notices-hearings.
A public hearing on this permitting action will not be held unless DOEE has received a request for such a hearing within 30 days of the publication of this notice. Interested parties may also submit written comments on the permitting action.
Comments on the draft permit and any request for a public hearing should be addressed to:
Stephen S. Ours
Chief, Permitting Branch - Air Quality Division
Department of Energy and Environment
1200 First Street NE, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
No comments or hearing requests submitted after April 22, 2019 will be accepted.
For more information, please contact Thomas Olmstead at (202) 535- 2273 or [email protected].
