| Facility |
Hazlehurst Wood Pellets, LLC |
| County |
Jeff Davis County |
| Cause of Order |
Failing to operate the WESP and RTO during all period in which the wood-fired burner and dryer are in operation; failing to operate the RTO at a temperature equal to or above temperature established during the most recent performance test; failing to operate the RCO at a temperature equal to or above temperature established during the most recent performance test; bypassing the WESP and RTO during non-emergency operation; failing to maintain an inventory of baghouse filter bags for the unpermitted fines baghouse; failing to operate the WESP at a total power greater than or equal to 80% of the operating limit; failing to obtain an Operating SIP Permit for the operation of the fines baghouse; failing to obtain a permit for the construction of the 8th hammermill and cyclofilter before Permit application was issued; failing to obtain an Operating SIP Permit for the operation of hte 8th hammermill and cyclofilter before Permit application was issued |
| Requirements of Order |
Submit a comprehensive action plan to ensure that controls are not bypassed in the future, RTO and RCO are operated at acceptable temperatures, and WESP is operated at an acceptable total secondary power; submit a permit application for the fines baghouse; provide monthly monitoring reports to EPD; for any month where excursions or bypass exceeds 2% respondent will pay stipulated penalty of $1000 |
| Settlement Amount |
$72,309.00 |
| Legal Authority |
Air Quality Act |
| Date Executed |
2‑May‑2024 |
| Publication Date For Executed Order |
6‑May‑2024 |
| File Attachments |
None
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EPD Enforcement Orders