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DAQC-PBR084150001-24
Site ID 8415 (B1)
MEMORANDUM
TO: FILE – FINLEY RESOURCES INC. – RU 18-41
THROUGH: Rik Ombach, Minor Source Oil and Gas Compliance Manager
FROM: Fred Goodrich, Environmental Scientist
DATE: September 23, 2024
SUBJECT: OIL AND GAS PERMIT-BY-RULE EVALUATION
INSPECTION DATE: July 25, 2024
SOURCE LOCATION: Lat: 40.39164 Long: -109.9329
Business Office:
Finley Resources Inc.
1308 Lake Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
SOURCE TYPE: Tank Battery
Uintah
API: 43047-52865
SOURCE CONTACTS: Aimee Cole, Local Contact
Phone: 720-384-7365, Email: acole@finleyresources.com
OPERATING STATUS: Operating
PROCESS DESCRIPTION: Oil and gas products are brought to the surface. These products
go through a separator where the oil and any water products are
sent to storage tanks and the gas is used to power equipment on
site (pump jack engine, tank heater, separator, flare, combustor,
etc.) Any remaining gas is sent to a pipeline that feeds a local gas
plant. The oil and process water in the storage tanks is loaded
into tanker trucks and hauled off site for processing and disposal.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: Utah Administrative Code (UAC) R307-500 Series for the Oil
and Gas Industry, and UAC R307-201: Emission Standards:
General Emission Standards; and UAC R307-150: Emission
Inventories. Federal Subpart: 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ.
SOURCE EVALUATION: Site Type: PBR-Controlled
Controlled by flare, Site powered by Engine. The source
registered: 22,232 Estimated Oil BBL.
DOGM current 12 month rolling production is: 17,311 BBLs.
Utah Statute R307-506 requires a source with throughput
greater than 8,000 BBLs to have controls.
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REGISTERED EQUIPMENT: Pneumatic, Tank
General Provisions
VOC emissions are minimized as reasonably practicable by equipment design, maintenance and operation practices. [R307-501-4(1)]
In Compliance. Associated gas is routed to a sales gathering line. Vessel vent lines route emissions to a combustion device. Tanks all have thief hatches and PRV's that are closed and not leaking.
Air pollution control equipment is designed and installed appropriately, maintained and operated to control emissions. [R307-501-4(2)]
In Compliance. A combustion device is installed and operating properly. The DAQ looked for design and installation parameters such as: The vessel vent line is sloped away from the inlet of the
combustor, a two-phase scrubber is used to separate natural gas liquids or condensates, the combustor has a lit pilot with an auto-ignition device, and the inlet to the combustor is controlled by a pressure regulating device. Vessel vent lines are sloped away from the flare inlet or to a separation vessel (scrubber). [R307-501-2] In Compliance. The vent lines are sloped properly. Flare inlet lines are equipped with a fire arrestor, pressure gauge, inlet pressure regulating valve and other components according to the engineering design, the manufacturers specifications or good practices for safety and emissions control. [R307-501-2] In Compliance. The expected components were found installed. The DAQ observed the installation for a cycle and it seems to be operating as expected. Pneumatic Controllers Continuous bleed natural gas-driven pneumatic controllers are in compliance with 40 CFR 60.5390 or 60.5390a as applicable. Exemptions to tagging and record keeping requirements apply to controllers existing before 12/1/2015. [R307-502-4] In Compliance. This source does not use continuous bleed natural gas-driven pneumatic controllers. Flares Any flare has an operational auto-igniter. [R307-503-4] In Compliance. Auto-ignition is managed by the ECD control box. Tank Truck Loading Truck loading is done by bottom filling or submerged fill pipe. [R307-504(1)] In Compliance. The truck loading area is suitable for submerged loading and it is routine for truck drivers to load this way. A vapor capture line is used during truck loading if subject to storage vessel emissions controls of R307-506-4(2). Effective 7/1/2019 for sources existing before 1/1/2018, and upon construction for new sources. [R307-504-4(2)] Out of Compliance. This source has a vapor capture line installed but, the truck that was loading during the evaluation was not using it.
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Oil and Gas Industry Registration Requirement The source is registered with the DAQ. [R307-505-3(3)] In Compliance. Registration has been updated within 30 days of a company name change, removal or addition of control devices, or termination of operations. [R307-505-3(3)] In Compliance. Storage Vessels Thief hatches are kept closed and latched. [R307-506-4(1)] In Compliance. All hatches were found closed at the start of the evaluation. VOCs from storage vessels are recycled, recovered or controlled by a device that is compliant with R307-508. Exempt if <8000 bbls crude oil per year, <2000 bbls condensate, or if uncontrolled emissions are <4 tons VOC per year. [R307-506-4(2)(a)] In Compliance. Tank emissions are routed to an enclosed combustor. Emissions from emergency storage vessels are controlled according to R307-506-4(2), or are only used in emergencies, are emptied within 15 days of receiving fluids and are equipped with a liquid level gauge. [R307-506-4(4)] In Compliance. No tanks are uncontrolled or used as an emergency tank. Upon modification, the well site was re-evaluated against the thresholds of R307-506-4(2). [R307-506-4(6)] In Compliance. The DAQ did not identify any modifications or unauthorized equipment. Records for each of the following are kept for three years: Storage vessel vent system inspections (openings, thief hatches, pressure relief devices, bypasses, etc.), if required Monthly crude oil throughput Emission calculations, actuals and sampling data when used to justify an exemption to storage vessel rules Emergency storage vessel usage (dates used, emptied, and volumes), if not controlled per R307-506-4(2) [R307-506-5] In Compliance. The recordkeeping procedures of the operator, concerning these requirements, are found to be orderly and complete. These records were reviewed at the local office. VOC Control Devices The VOC control device(s) required by R307-506 or R307-507 has a control efficiency of 95% or greater, operates with no visible emissions and has an operational auto-igniter according to R307-503. [R307-508-3(1)] In Compliance. The ECD is a brand of combustor that has been certified by the US EPA.
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Monthly AVO inspections are conducted on VOC control devices and associated equipment, and corrective actions are taken within 15 days. [R307-508-3(3)] In Compliance. The operator supplied inspection forms for review. These inspections were conducted monthly as required by 40 CFR (60) OOOO and this requirement. The operator indicated on the monthly inspection records that they use the EPA method 22 to detect visible emissions. The following records are kept: VOC control device efficiency, for life of the equipment Manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions for VOC control devices, for life of the equipment AVO inspections of the VOC control device(s), associated equipment and any repairs, for 3 years. [R307-508-4] In Compliance. Leak Detection and Repair The source has an emissions monitoring plan. [R307-509-4(1)(a)] In Compliance. A field wide plan was produced to the DAQ for review during the records portion of the evaluation. The DAQ is not pursuing compliance action if this has not been prepared for each individual source. The monitoring plan addresses difficult-to-monitor and unsafe-to-monitor components. [R307-509-4(1)(b)] In Compliance. Consistent with the Emissions Monitoring Plan requirement for compliance with NSPS (60) OOOO. If emissions control is required, monitoring surveys are conducted to observe each fugitive emissions component for fugitive emissions. [R307-509-4(1)(c)] In Compliance. Consistent with the Emissions Monitoring Plan requirement for compliance with NSPS (60) OOOO. Initial monitoring surveys were within 60 days after startup for new sources. Subsequent surveys are semi-annual for regular components, annual for difficult-to-monitor components, and as required by the monitoring plan for unsafe-to-monitor components. [R307-509-4(1)(d)] In Compliance. The operator supplied LDAR inspection forms for review. These inspections were conducted twice a year, no sooner than 4 months apart, and no later than 7 months apart as required by 40 CFR (60) OOOO and this requirement. Monitoring surveys are done with OGI equipment or by Method 21. [R307-509-4(1)(e)] In Compliance. The operator uses a Flir GF 320 OGI camera. Fugitive leaks are repaired within 15 days unless infeasible, unsafe, etc., as stated in the rule, which require repair within 24 months per the rule. [R307-509-4(1)(f)] In Compliance. The supplied inspection forms showed that the latest surveys did not find any leaks. Resurvey of the repaired components is completed within 30 days. [R307-509-4(1)(g)] In Compliance.
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The following records are kept: The emissions monitoring plan, for life of the site LDAR inspections, repairs and resurveys, for 3 years [R307-509-5] In Compliance. Natural Gas Engines Engines subject to R307-510 (does not have an AO, began operations, installed or modified after January 1, 2016) meet the following limits: Maximum Engine hp Emission Standards in (g/hp-hr) NOx CO VOC HC+NOx >25 hp and < 100 hp - 4.85 - 2.83 >100 hp 1.0 2.0 0.7 - [R307-510-4(1)] In Compliance. Stack testing was completed and emissions were within the limits established by NSPS (60) JJJJ. Affected engines are certified or have an initial performance test per 40 CFR 60.4244. [R307-510-4(2)] In Compliance. The stack testing report was presented to the DAQ during the records review. Affected engine exhaust vents are vertical and unrestricted. Stacks are 8' or greater if the site horsepower rating is 151 to 305 Stacks are 10' or greater if the site horse power rating is 306 or greater. [R307-510-4(3)] In Compliance. Engine certifications or initial performance tests required are kept for the life of the engine at the source. [R307-510-5] In Compliance. Associated Gas Flaring Associated gas is routed to a process unit for combustion, a sales pipeline or an operating VOC control device, except in an emergency. An emergency release is unanticipated, temporary, infrequent, unavoidable, =24 hrs. and is not due to operator negligence. Low pressure gas from working loss, breathing loss and oil flashing is not "associated gas". [R307-511-4(1)] In Compliance. Associated gas is gathered to a sales line. The following records are kept: The time and date of event Volume of emissions Any corrective action taken for 3 years. [R307-511-5(1)(a)(b)] In Compliance. No reported venting events or breakdowns.
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Visible Emissions Visible emissions, except for unavoidable irregularities that do not exceed three minutes, are within the following opacity limits: Installations constructed on or before 4/25/1971 40% Installations constructed after 4/25/1971 20% Gasoline engines 0% Diesel engines manufactured after 1/1/1973 20% Diesel engines manufactured before 1/1/1973 40% Note: Required VOC control devices shall have no visible emissions per R307-508-3. [R307-201-3] In Compliance. No visible emissions were detected by use of the USEPA Method 9. Emission Inventory: An emissions inventory has been submitted within the past three years. [R307-150-9(1)] In Compliance. The operator submitted for the 2020 emissions inventory. The results for the 2023 inventory have not yet been released. Applicable Federal Regulations: NSPS (Part 60) OOOOa: Standards of Performance for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities for which Construction, Modification or Reconstruction Commenced After September 18, 2015. In Compliance. This source has an Approval (PBR) from the State of Utah with legal and enforceable limits. This source is exempt from OOOOa for the collection of fugitive emissions components. A monitoring, repair, and record keeping program is in place that would satisfy the requirements of 40 CFR (60) OOOOa for the collection of fugitive emissions components, closed vent system, and storage vessel facilities. See above evaluations. There are no other affected facilities installed. NSPS (Part 60) JJJJ: Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. In Compliance. The engines at this source have been performance tested and the emissions were within the limits allowed in this subpart. The recordkeeping and maintenance provisions are also met to maintain the certification.
PREVIOUS ENFORCEMENT
ACTIONS: None
COMPLIANCE STATUS &
RECOMMENDATIONS: In regards to the site, the overall status is: Out of Compliance. A
Maverik Trucking vehicle was loading crude from a storage tank
during the evaluation. The driver was not using the vapor
recovery system installed at the location. Otherwise a survey
with an OGI camera and AVO investigation did not return any
visible or fugitive emissions. The DAQ issued a Compliance
Advisory (DAQC-830-24) and Early Settlement Agreement to
Maverik Trucking.
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RECOMMENDATION FOR
NEXT INSPECTION: The DAQ has no recommendations for the next inspector other
than what are customary. The DAQ recommends the inspection
frequency of this source be remain the same.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NSR: None
ATTACHMENTS: None