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Report to CEMS Users Group Cleveland, OH May 12, 2010 Reynaldo Forte (Rey)

Report to CEMS Users Group Cleveland, OH May 12, 2010 Reynaldo Forte (Rey). Outline. CAIR & CAMR Implementation. A few stats Clean Air Interstate Rule and its replacement Emissions Collection and Monitoring Plan System Audit program Mandatory Reporting Rule Other relevant items.

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Report to CEMS Users Group Cleveland, OH May 12, 2010 Reynaldo Forte (Rey)

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  1. Report to CEMS Users GroupCleveland, OHMay 12, 2010Reynaldo Forte (Rey)

  2. Outline CAIR & CAMR Implementation • A few stats • Clean Air Interstate Rule and its replacement • Emissions Collection and Monitoring Plan System • Audit program • Mandatory Reporting Rule • Other relevant items

  3. Total CAIR & ARP Units in 2009

  4. ARP FGD MW Capacity Added (Year) Source: EPA ‘CAMD Stats, May 2010 and NEEDS v4.0

  5. ARP Annual SO2 Emissions ARP gross MWh load dropped 6% from 2008 to 2009 but in the same time period SO2 mass emissions fell nearly 25%. The composite SO2 rate also declined - by 18%.

  6. ARP Annual NOx Emissions ARP gross MWh load dropped 6% from 2008 to 2009 but in the same time period NOx mass emissions fell 34%. The composite NOx rate declined - by 28%.

  7. CAIR and its Replacement CAIR & CAMR Implementation • CAIR is in full operation and will remain in effect until a replacement is promulgated • CAIR NOX allowance requirement began in 2009 • True up is not finished, but preliminary results look like full compliance for 2009 • CAIR SO2 allowance requirement began in 2010 • Title IV allowances are used for compliance • Significant NOx and SO2 reductions have resulted • EPA is developing a CAIR replacement rule • Working very hard to have a proposal out in May

  8. CAIR & ARP-Related Efforts • Applicability Determinations – 5 completed and 3 being processed • Posting of petition responses in the EPA website – within two or three weeks • Revision of “Plain English Guide to Part 75” - done • Update of Part 75 Policy Manual – will be publishing shortly

  9. Emissions Collection and Monitoring Plan System - ECMPS • Thanks to the utilities, vendors, and PQA for achieving a very challenging but smooth transition to ECMPS • Feedback has been generally positive • Some sources experienced early challenges, however those issues have been resolved • ECMPS has enhanced checks not present in the old system, leading to improved data quality and better compliance assurance • Additional training, if necessary, could be provided

  10. Electronic Auditing and Targeted Field Audits • Focusing on the prevention of misreporting to enhance program compliance and avoid punitive data substitution • New probe leak check has been well-received and is very effective • Appreciate the DAHS vendors that are incorporating this or similar checks into their applications • Encourage utilities to devise new checks for their data emissions data

  11. Diluent CO2 Process Control Chart for Probe Leak Source: EPA, ‘TTFA’, Q4-2010

  12. PGVP Requirements • The Protocol Gas Verification Program (PGVP) that was finalized as part of the 2008 revisions to Part 75 is being litigated • It is not in effect and the related January 1, 2009 start date does not apply • A proposed rule for a revised PGVP program was just signed by the Administrator on 4/29/10 • This is of very high priority for the Agency and we plan to continue pursuing it until a successful program is established.

  13. AETB Competency Requirements • Air Emission Testing Body (AETB) stack testing competency requirements (ASTM D 7036-04) for Part 75 units is being litigated. • The AETB requirements were put on hold (stayed), and the January 1, 2009 start date does not apply. • These requirements would have applied to Part 75: RATAs, site-specific NOx LME tests, and Appendix E tests. • A proposed rule for a revised AETB program was just signed by the Administrator on 4/29/10.

  14. Mercury Monitoring • Several States are pursuing their own mercury monitoring programs. • NESCAUM published monitoring protocols for use by states based on Part 75. • Interim NIST-traceability protocols for elemental and oxidized Hg were completed and posted on CAMD’s website last July. • EPRI, NIST, Emissions Monitoring Inc., RMB Consulting, Western Research Institute, equipment vendors, and many utilities were responsible for this accomplishment. • The mercury monitoring technologies, reference methods, and protocols represent a major contribution toward addressing a serious global human health issue. • UNEP has embraced the use of some of these technologies to assist several countries in strengthening mercury emission factors from coal-fired boilers.

  15. Mandatory GHG Reporting Rule • On October 30, 2009 the final GHG Mandatory Reporting Rule was published in the Federal Register • Utilities are required to report “facility” emissions for several GHG’s • CO2 emissions from ARP and stationary combustion units (No changes to Part 75) • Additional reporting beyond Part 75 CO2 data is expected • Methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions must also be reported using fuel specific emission factors • Reporting of SF6 emissions have yet to be finalized • First report due March 31, 2011 for the 2010 reporting year • Reporting software, e-GRET is currently being developed • A separate report from ECMPS will be required

  16. Other Efforts • Pursuing development of fine particulate matter CEMS in collaboration with OAQPS • Providing occasional consultation to other countries on mostly monitoring, reporting and verification programs and cap & trade policies • Supporting OAQPS on regulatory efforts • Supporting applications that use Part 75 data and benefit stakeholders and the public in general

  17. Training Stakeholders and Students Part 75 data are used to create “model” plants for the SO2 and CO2 cap and trade simulations. More than 50 universities and organizations use the simulation to teach their students and other stakeholders about cap and trade

  18. eGRID (Emissions & Generation Resource Integrated Database) Links electricity generation, air emissions and resource mix for virtually all U.S. power plants (~5,000 plants, 4,800+ boilers, 16,000+ generators) Data years: 2005, 2004, & 2000-1996 Emissions: CO2, CH4 and N2O, NOx, SO2 Fuel use and net generation Emissions rates data: Input rates (lb/MMBtu) & Output rates (lb/MWh) Data sources Data sources Part 75 data Part 75 data EPA emission factors EPA emission factors EIA data EIA data FERC data FERC data NERC data NERC data eGRID eGRID Researchprojects EnvironmentalDisclosure Indirect emissions from electricity use: Inventories, Registries, Carbon footprints Emission reductions fromEE/RE State & Local Gov’tuse epa.gov/egrid Data uses Data uses

  19. Closing Remarks • CAIR and ARP are achieving their emission reduction goals • Program implementation continuous smoothly • Open communication with stakeholders continues to be fundamental to enable the above – our main job here is to listen to you • Hoping for a smooth journey through the implementation of the GHG Mandatory Reporting Rule

  20. Don’t Forget to Visit the EPA Booth! Thanks!Questions/comments?

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