Air Toxics Notebook
Chemical Mfg Area Sources -  Subpart VVVVVV

Applicability: eCFR Subpart VVVVVV [ecfr.gov]

This subpart applies to each chemical manufacturing process unit (CMPU) located at an Area Source* that processes, uses, or produces any of the following hazardous air pollutants (HAPs):
  1. 1,3-butadiene
  2. 1,3-dichloropropene
  3. Acetaldehyde
  4. Chloroform
  5. Ethylene dichloride
  6. Hexachlorobenzene
  7. Methylene chloride
  8. Quinoline
  9. Arsenic compounds
  10. Cadmium compounds
  11. Chromium compounds
  12. Lead compounds
  13. Manganese compounds
  14. Nickel compounds
  15. Hydrazine

A chemical manufacturing process unit (CMPU):
  1. includes all process vessels, equipment, and activities necessary to operate a chemical manufacturing process that produces a material or a family of materials described by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 325, and
  2. consists of one or more unit operations and any associated recovery devices. A CMPU also includes each storage tank, transfer operation, surge control vessel, and bottoms receiver associated with the production of such NAICS code 325 materials.

*Area Sources of HAPs emit or have the potential to emit:
  • < 10 tons per year of a single HAP, or
  • < 25 tons per year of combined HAPs.
  • Major Sources emit more than Area Sources.
Rules apply to small, area sources? Yes
Known Sources in NDEQ Jurisdiction:
Facility ID
Source Name
City
27086
Tetra Micronutrients, Inc
Fairbury
Date of Original Final Rule: 10/29/09
Amendments Dates: 12/21/2012 - Final Rule; Lift of Stay of Final Rule
10/25/2012 - Final Rule; Stay
01/30/2012 - Proposed Rule; Notice of Reconsideration of Final Rule
03/14/2011 - Final Rule
12/14/2010 - Proposed Rule
10/29/2009 - Final Rule
State Regulations (Title 129): Title 129, Chapter 13, Section 002.111

Previously: Chapter 28, Section 001.115.

Sources are also responsible for ensuring they are in compliance with current federal requirements found for this subpart in the CFR.
Federal Regulations: 40 CFR 63.11494
Related Rules:

NSPS - 40 CFR Part 60

Subparts VV, VVa, III, NNN, & RRR – SOCMI Facilities
Subpart Kb – Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels

NESHAP - 40 CFR Part 63
Subpart F - SOCMI (HON)
Subpart G - Equipment Specific Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants from SOCMI
Subpart H - Equipment Leaks for Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants from SOCMI
Subpart I - Equipment Leaks of Hazardous Organics from Non-SOCMI Sources
Subpart FFFF - Misc. Organic Chemical Mfg. (major sources)
Subpart BBBBBBB - Chemical Preparation
Subpart CCCCCCC - Paints & Allied Products
Regulations and Federal Registers: eCFR Subpart VVVVVV [ecfr.gov]

(See attached file: 6V - Fed. Reg. 2012-12-21 - Final Rule, Lift of Stay.pdf)

(See attached file: 6V - Fed. Reg. 2012-01-30 - Proposed Reconsideration.pdf)

(See attached file: 6V - Fed. Reg. 2011-03-14 - Final rule - Stay.pdf)

(See attached file: 6V - Fed. Reg. 2010-12-14 - Proposed stay.pdf)

(See attached file: 6V - Fed. Reg. 2010-12-14 - Direct final stay.pdf)

(See attached file: 6V - Fed. Reg. 2009-10-29 - Final rule.pdf)

(See attached file: 6V - Fed. Reg. 2008-11-20 - Ext of comment period.pdf)

(See attached file: 6V - Fed. Reg. 2008-10-06 - Proposed rule.pdf)
SizeFile Name
427 KB 6V - Fed. Reg. 2012-12-21 - Final Rule, Lift of Stay.pdf
224 KB 6V - Fed. Reg. 2012-01-30 - Proposed Reconsideration.pdf
179 KB 6V - Fed. Reg. 2011-03-14 - Final rule - Stay.pdf
148 KB 6V - Fed. Reg. 2010-12-14 - Proposed stay.pdf
140 KB 6V - Fed. Reg. 2010-12-14 - Direct final stay.pdf
280 KB 6V - Fed. Reg. 2009-10-29 - Final rule.pdf
48 KB 6V - Fed. Reg. 2008-11-20 - Ext of comment period.pdf
230 KB 6V - Fed. Reg. 2008-10-06 - Proposed rule.pdf
Forms: (See attached file: 6V - EPA Initial Notification Form.pdf) (See attached file: 6V - EPA Initial Notification Form.docx)
SizeFile Name
101 KB 6V - EPA Initial Notification Form.pdf
22 KB 6V - EPA Initial Notification Form.docx
Important Dates: Source Classification
  • Existing Source = Constructed or reconstructed prior to Oct 6, 2008
  • New Source = Constructed or reconstructed on or after Oct 6, 2008
Initial Notification
  • Existing Source = Must notify by Feb 26, 2010
  • New Source = Must notify by Oct 29, 2009 or within 120 days of startup, whichever is later.
Compliance Date
  • Existing Source = Must comply by March 21, 2013
  • New Source = Must comply by Oct 29, 2009 or upon startup, whichever is later.
Compliance Status Notification
  • 60 days after performance test or design evaluation
Semi-annual Compliance Report
  • Required only for semiannual periods that involved:
    • Deviations from subpart requirements
    • Delay of leak repairs
    • Delay of repairs for large heat exchange systems
    • Process changes
    • Complying with an alternative standard
    • Changes in overlapping rule provisions
    • Transfers of of reactive or resinous materials not included in Compliance Status Notification
    • Malfunctions
FAQs, Fact Sheets, and Rule Summaries: (See attached file: 6V - EPA Brochure.pdf)
SizeFile Name
96 KB 6V - EPA Brochure.pdf
Presentations, Training and Articles: (See attached file: 6V - EPA Frequently Asked Questions 2013-02-26.pdf)
SizeFile Name
60 KB 6V - EPA Frequently Asked Questions 2013-02-26.pdf
Other Information and Resources:
EPA's Area Source Rule Website [epa.gov] - contains the federal register notices and guidance documents for many of the area source rules.
Notes:
Page Last Updated: 12/16/22