Q479. 98.233(j) -- Onshore production storage tanks. The regulation stipulates that calculation methodologies for onshore production storage tanks depends on whether the separator has a throughput greater than or equal to 10 barrels per day. Our clients expect that this would be based on actual annual average since this is an annual report of actual emissions. Please confirm.
A479. The 10 barrels per day of oil throughput referenced in 98.233(j) is based on annual average daily throughput.
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Source: EPA, Frequently Asked Questions, Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems, July 2011, http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/downloads11/documents/Subpart-W-additional-faq.pdf.
Approval / Publishing History: Version 1, Reviewed and approved by M Eaddy 4/23/2011
Expiration : none
Relevant Subpart: W