(a) The requirements of this Subpart apply to the components subject to LDAR within this Part.
(b) The requirements of this Subpart do not apply to the following:
(1) Components that are buried below ground. The portion of well casing that is visible above ground is not considered a buried component.
(2) Components used to supply compressed air to equipment or instrumentation.
(3) Components operating under a negative gauge pressure or below atmospheric pressure.
(4) Temporary components used for general maintenance and used fewer than fifteen (15) days over a twelve (12) month period if the owner or operator maintains for at least five (5) years, and can make available at the request of the Department, a record of the date when the components were installed and removed.
(5) Pneumatic devices or pumps that use compressed air or electricity to operate.
(6) A compressor rod packing which is subject to annual emission flow rate testing as specified in section 203-4.4 of this Part.
Adopted New York State Register February 16, 2022/Volume XLIV, Issue 07, eff. 3/3/2022