N-1Non-Confidential Work Order 7/30/2010
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CI Number 28867-S266 LIN UNIT#1 LOW NOX COMBUSTION FIRIN Project Number S266 Parent CI Number Cost Centre 304 304-Lingan 1 &2 Prod. Unit Approved Date 11/8/2007 Capital Item Justification Justification Criteria: ENVIRONMENT Sub-Criteria: N...
AI summary This document outlines a capital item justification for a project related to the installation of a low NOX combustion firing system at the Lingan 1 & 2 production unit, with the environment as the primary justification criterion.
Why do this project this way? Low NOx Combustion Firing Systems incorporating low NOx burners and separated overfire air systems have been evaluab~d as the least cost technology capable of meeting the legislated NOx reduction, effective 20...
AI summary The document discusses the implementation of Low NOx Combustion Firing Systems (LNCFS) on Lingan Unit 3, which has been effective in reducing NOx emissions. The project is evaluated as the least cost technology for meeting legislated NOx reduction targets. There is a reference to a cost centre and a variance explanation sheet.
Background By 2009, Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) nitrogen oxides (NO x ) emissions must be reduced to 20% below Year 2000 levels. This is required by an amendment to the Nova Scotia Environment Act (S.N.S. 1994-1995, c.1) (see Appendix I)...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) must reduce NOx emissions to 20% below 2000 levels by 2009 under the Environment Act . NSPI's program includes installing Low NOx Combustion Firing Systems (LNCFS) on multiple units, with regulatory approvals from the Utility and Review Board (UARB) for retrofits on Lingan Units 3, 2, 4, and others. The text outlines the timeline and compliance measures.
Ambient air quality criteria - 3 (1) The criteria for ambient air quality throughout the Province are prescribed in Schedule A and are expressed as maximum permissible ground level concentrations. - (2) An approval issued by the Minister o...
AI summary Ambient air quality criteria in Nova Scotia are defined in Schedule A with maximum permissible ground level concentrations. Approvals from the Minister or Administrator must include provisions to prevent exceeding these limits.
Burning offences - 4 (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) and except as provided in the Used Oil Regulations, a person must not carry out, cause, permit or be responsible for the burning of a designated material without prior written a...
AI summary Nova Scotia's Environment Act prohibits burning designated materials without prior authorization from the Minister or Administrator, except for authorized training of fire-fighting personnel. The Used Oil Regulations are explicitly excluded from this prohibition.
Provincial emission cap - 6 (1) The Provincial annual sulphur dioxide emission cap is - (a) effective April 11, 1995, 189000 t; - (b) effective March 1, 2005, 141 750 t. - (2) A person who owns, operates or is responsible for facilities th...
AI summary Nova Scotia's provincial emission cap sets annual limits for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and mercury emissions. Facilities exceeding 90 tonnes of sulphur dioxide annually must report to the Minister or Administrator, with compliance achievable via emissions trading programs. Exceeding allocations require compensation through emission reductions over three years, with plans submitted for approval.
Sulphur content of heavy fuel oil consumed in a facility other than a petroleum refinery - 8 (1) Effective July 1, 2005, the sulphur content of heavy fuel oil consumed in a facility other than a petroleum refinery must not exceed - (a) 2.2...
AI summary Nova Scotia regulations limit heavy fuel oil sulphur content to 2.2% by mass and 2.0% annually for non-refinery facilities. Operators must report fuel usage and sulphur levels to Administrators upon request, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
Sulphur content of total fuel consumed in a petroleum refinery - 9 (1) Effective July 1, 2005, the sulphur content of the total fuel consumed in a petroleum refinery must not exceed - (a) 2.2% by mass; and - (b) 2.0% on an annual basis. -...
AI summary Nova Scotia regulations limit sulphur content in petroleum refinery fuels to 2.2% by mass and 2.0% annually. Refinery operators must report fuel usage and sulphur levels to the Administrator upon request.
Schedule A Maximum Permissible Ground Level Concentrations Contaminant Averaging Period 1.2 sible Ground Level atration $\mu g/m^3$ pphm Carbon 1 hour 34 600 3000 Monoxide (CO) 8 hours 12 700 1100 Hydrogen 1 hour 42 3 Sulfide (H 2 S) 24 ho...
AI summary Schedule A outlines maximum permissible ground level concentrations for various contaminants, including carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, with different limits based on averaging periods such as 1 hour, 8 hours, 24 hours, and annual.
Schedule C Annual Sulphur Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxide and Mercury Emission Allocations for Nova Scotia Power Incorporated - 1 Sulphur dioxide - (1) Commencing in 1995, and in each year thereafter until March 1, 2005, the annual emissions of su...
AI summary Schedule C sets emission limits for sulphur dioxide from Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's fossil fuel-fired plants, with decreasing caps from 1995 to 2010. The 2005 cap is prorated based on regulation effective dates, authorized by the Minister.
2 Nitrogen oxide - (1) Commencing in 2009, and in each calendar year thereafter, the annual emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from fossil fuel-fired thermal power generating stations owned or operated by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI) and affiliated companies must limit annual NOx emissions from fossil fuel-fired power stations to 21,365 tons starting 2009. Annual emissions reports, due by February 15 each year, are required from 2010 onwards, submitted to the Minister or Administrator.
3 Mercury - (1) Commencing March 1, 2005, and in each calendar year thereafter, the annual emissions of mercury from coal-fired therm~ power generating stations owned or operated by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and affiliated companies m...
AI summary This regulation sets limits on mercury emissions from coal-fired thermal power generating stations owned or operated by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and affiliated companies, starting from March 1, 2005, and requires annual reporting of emissions starting from January 1, 2006.