REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
ON DRAFT AIR PERMIT
REGULATING THE EMISSIONS OF AIR POLLUTANTS
(Docket No. 20-CA-PA-09)
Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), Chapter 342B-13 and Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), Chapter 11-60.1, the Department of Health, State of Hawaii (DOH), is requesting public comments on the following DRAFT PERMIT presently under review for:
Covered Source Permit (CSP) No. 0088-01-C
Application for a Minor Modification No. 0088-32
Application for Renewal Nos. 0088-07, 0088-17, 0088-19, and 0088-31
Par Hawaii Refinery, LLC
Par West Refinery
Located At: 91-480 Malakole Street, Kapolei, Oahu
The DRAFT PERMIT is described as follows:
CSP No. 0088-01-C would grant conditional approval for the continued operation of the existing petroleum refinery. This facility is subject to the following Federal Requirements:
40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 60 – Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources (NSPS)
Subpart A: General Provisions
Subpart Dc: Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial- Institutional Steam Generating Units (applies to Boilers)
Subpart J: Standards of Performance for Petroleum Refineries (applies to the Flares, Atmospheric and Vacuum Furnaces F-5103 and F-5153, Process Unit Furnaces F-5600, F-5700, F- 5930, and F-5950, Acid Plant Preheater, Gas Turbines with HRSGs in the Cogeneration Plant, Cogeneration Unit K- 6704, and Boilers)
Subpart Ja: Standards of Performance for Petroleum Refineries for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After May 14, 2007 (applies to the Catalytic Oxidation Unit and Flares)
Subpart GG: Standards of Performance for Stationary Gas Turbines (applies to the Gas Turbines with HRSGs in the Cogeneration Plant)
Subpart GGG: Standards of Performance for Equipment Leaks of VOC in Petroleum Refineries for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After January 4, 1983, and On or Before November 7, 2006 (applies to Process Units, Flares, and Flare Vapor Recovery Unit)
Subpart GGGa: Standards of Performance for Equipment Leaks of VOC in Petroleum Refineries for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After November 7, 2006 (applies to Process Units, Flares, and Flare Vapor Recovery Unit)
Subpart QQQ: Standards of Performance for VOC Emissions from Petroleum Refinery Wastewater Systems (applies to Cogeneration Units, Crude Unit, Vacuum Unit, Crude Desalter, Boiler Plant, Flare Vapor Recovery Unit, API Separators, and Catalytic Oxidation Unit)
Subpart IIII: Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines (applies to black start DEG and diesel engine pumps)
Subpart KKKK: Standards of Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines (applies to Cogeneration Unit K-6704)
40 CFR Part 61 – National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
Subpart A: General Provisions
Subpart FF: National Emission Standard for Benzene Waste Operations (applies to the API Separators, Benzene Recovery Unit, Recovered Oil Sump, Skim Oil Tank, Wastewater Surge Tank, Recovered Oil Tank, Foul Water Treatment Plant, and Catalytic Oxidation Unit)
40 CFR Part 63 – National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories (MACT)
Subpart A: General Provisions
Subpart CC: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Petroleum Refineries (applies to Process Units, Flares, and Flare Vapor Recovery Unit, except for the Boiler Plant; Foul Water Treatment Plant, and Catalytic Oxidation Unit)
Subpart YYYY: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Combustion Turbines (applies to the Combustion Turbine in Cogeneration Unit K-6704)
Subpart ZZZZ: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (applies to black start DEG and diesel engine pumps)
Subpart DDDDD: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters (applies to Atmospheric and Vacuum Furnaces F- 5103 and F-5153, Process Unit Furnaces F-5600, F-5700, F- 5930, and F-5950, Acid Plant Preheater, and Boilers)
40 CFR Part 68 – Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions (applies to the storage and use of flammable substances in the refinery)
40 CFR Part 98 – Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting
These are existing units with no proposed modifications and no proposed emission increases. The total potential emissions from the Par West Refinery are as follows:
Pollutant Emissions (tpy)
NOx 1,008.8
CO 367.8
SO2 2,482.5
PM/PM10/PM2.5 92.9
VOC 399.2
HAPS 22.059
CO2e 545,299.77
The ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD, consisting of the APPLICATION and non-confidential supporting materials from the applicant, the permit review summary, and the DRAFT PERMIT, is available online at: http://health.hawaii.gov/cab/public-notices/ and for public inspection during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., at the following location:
State of Hawaii
Clean Air Branch
2827 Waimano Home Road, #130
Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
All comments on the draft permit and any request for a public hearing must be in writing, addressed to the Clean Air Branch at the above address on Oahu and must be postmarked or received by October 16, 2020.
Any person may request a public hearing by submitting a written request that explains the party’s interest and the reasons why a hearing is warranted. The DOH may hold a public hearing if a hearing would aid in DOH’s decision. If a public hearing is warranted, a public notice for the hearing will be published at least thirty days in advance of the hearing.
Interested persons may obtain copies of the administrative record or parts thereof by paying five (5) cents per page copying costs. Please send written requests to the CIean Air Branch listed above or call Mr. Darin Lum at the Clean Air Branch at (808) 586-4200.
Comments on the draft permit should address, but need not be limited to, the permit conditions and the facility’s compliance with federal and state air pollution laws, including: (1) the National and State Ambient Air Quality Standards; and (2) HRS, Chapter 342B and HAR, Chapter 11-60.1.
DOH will make a final decision on the permit after considering all comments and will send notice of the final decision to each person who has submitted comments or requested such notice.
Elizabeth A. Char, M.D.
Interim Director of Health
(SA1295220 9/17/20)
