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APCD Permitting Related to COGCC 805 Series Rules
In December 2008, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC)
promulgated new rules and amendments applicable to the oil and gas
industry. Of particular interest to the Division are rules for managing
odors and dust (805 Series).
In response, the Division has revised its General Permit for condensate
tanks (GP01) and developed a new General Permit for produced water tanks
(GP 05) to facilitate the permitting of these sources.
The Colorado Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) has created a
website to include all of the necessary tools and information for oil and
gas operators to apply for an APCD permit under the revised COGCC rules
(805 Series).
New Oil and Gas Industry Permit Application Process
On September 22, 2008 the APCD implemented a new oil and gas industry
permitting process. The new process is the outcome of a collaborative
effort between the agency and industry to improve the efficiency of permit
application reviews. For more information on the new permit application
process please visit the following link:
Oil and Gas Emission Control Requirements
Stricter emission control requirements for the oil and gas industry
have been in place in Colorado since 2007 to reduce the emissions of
volatile organic compounds that contribute to the formation of ozone.
New control requirements were established for condensate tanks in both
the Front Range ozone non-attainment area and statewide. New reporting and
recordkeeping requirements were also established.
Summary of Requirements
- Oil and Gas Reg. 7 Guidance Fact Sheet
- Commencing May 1, 2009, companies in the ozone non-attainment region
must increase the control of VOCs from current 75 percent level to 81
percent for the summertime ozone season (May 1 - September 30).
Control Requirements: Statewide
- Tank standards: New and existing condensate tanks emitting 20 tons
per year or more of VOCs required to control emissions by 95 percent
commencing May 1, 2008
- Engine Standards for new or relocated engines from out of state
commencing July 1, 2007:
| Maximum engine horsepower |
Construction or relocation date |
NOx
g/hp-hr |
CO
g/hp-hr |
NMHC
g/hp-hr |
| 100 - 500 hp |
January 1, 2008
January 1, 2011 |
2.0
1.0 |
4.0
2.0 |
1.0
0.7 |
Greater than
500 hp |
July 1, 2007
July 1, 2010 |
2.0
1.0 |
4.0
2.0 |
1.0
0.7 |
- Engines in operation prior to Feb. 1, 2009, with a nameplate
horsepower rating of 500 horsepower or greater are required to install
catalytic control by July 1, 2010, unless the source can provide data to
the division by Aug. 1, 2009, that the cost will exceed $5,000 per ton
of VOC controlled.
- Glycol Dehydrator controls: New and existing glycol dehydrators
emitting more than 15 tons per year of VOCs are required to control
emissions by 90 percent commencing May 1, 2008.
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