RED Rochester, LLC - Rochester, NY Hazardous Waste Combustor
Notice of Test Plan Availability
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has approved the RED Comprehensive Performance Test (CPT) plan dated July 6, 2022 (revised August 8, 2022 and May 1, 2023). The performance test is designed to demonstrate compliance with the air emission standards required by the Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) for the Hazardous Waste Combustors Rule promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), specifically 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart EEE. The facility incinerates solid waste generated from the on-site wastewater treatment plant in accordance with a Title V Permit (DEC Permit #8-2699-00126/00001). The plan also includes information on a performance evaluation for the continuous monitoring systems (CMS) and for the continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) to be performed as part of the test.
In accordance with 40 CFR Part 63.1207(e)(2), RED must issue a public notice announcing the approval of the test plan and the location where the test plan will be available for review. The public has 60 days to review.
The approved plan including a tentative schedule is available below as a downloadable PDF or it can be reviewed at the Maplewood Public Library, 1111 Dewey Avenue, Rochester, New York.
MACT Comprehensive Performance Test Plan for the RED Multiple Hearth Incinerator (PDF)
RED-Rochester, LLC Comprehensive Performance Test (CPT) Plan
Notice of Availability
Applicant: RED-Rochester
1200 Ridgeway Avenue, Suite 2121
Rochester, New York 14615
Date: May 1, 2023
Permits/Application Numbers:
DEC Title V Permit
DEC ID#8-2699-00126/00001
Emission Unit: U-00008, MHI Multiple Hearth Incinerator
Project Location/Description: RED operates a multiple hearth incinerator at the Eastman Business Park facility in Rochester New York. The hazardous waste (HW) incinerator is designed to treat solid waste generated from the on-site wastewater treatment plant. Solid waste feed to the unit consists of a combination of dewatered wastewater treatment sludge and dewatered wastewater grit. Dewatered sludge is the primary component. The incinerator is subject to the requirements of the hazardous waste combustor (HWC) maximum achievable control technology (MACT) rule, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart EEE and is operated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Title V Permit (DEC ID#8-2699-00126/00001).
Pursuant to the Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) for Hazardous Waste Combustors Rule promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), RED is required to conduct a CPT to demonstrate compliance with the air emission standards in the rule, specifically 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart EEE. RED has submitted a CPT plan that includes tests for air emissions of mercury and other toxic metals, particulate matter, dioxin/furans and hydrochloric acid/chlorine while incinerating solid waste generated from the on-site wastewater treatment plant. The plan includes a performance evaluation for the continuous monitoring systems (CMS) and for the Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).
A copy of the plan is available for review at the DEC webpage and at the address provided below from May 10, 2023 through July 10, 2023 (or 60 days from the date of the newspaper notice, whichever is later). Interested persons may contact RED or DEC personnel with any questions or for additional information.
The DEC has determined the plan to be acceptable. This notice is pursuant to 40 CFR Part 63.1207(e)(2) which requires RED to publish this approval and make the plan available to the public for review.
Interested persons may review the test plan at:
Maplewood Public Library
1111 Dewey Avenue
Rochester, New York 14613
An electronic version can be found on NYSDEC's webpage at: on https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/120767.html.
Tentative Test Schedule:
Scheduled Commencement Date - August 1, 2023
Scheduled Completion Date - August 2, 2023
DEC Contacts: Ms. Kimberly Merchant, DEC Region 8 Office, 6274 East Avon-Lima Road, Avon, New York 14414-9519; Telephone (585) 226-5392 or Mr. Zachary Tennies, DEC Region 8 Office, 6274 Avon-Lima Road, Avon, New York 14414-9516; Telephone (585) 226-5413.
RED Contact: Ms. Jill DiPiano, EHS Manager, RED-Rochester, LLC, 1200 Ridgeway Avenue, Suite 2121, Rochester, New York 14615; Telephone (585) 327-2058.
Document Availability: Copies of the CPT plan are available for review at the Department's website on https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/120767.html. A copy of the plan is also available for public review at the Maplewood Public Library, Rochester, NY. The test plan will be accessible through July 10, 2023.