Section 201.262  Standards for Granting Permission to Operate During a Malfunction, Breakdown or Startup

Permission shall not be granted to allow continued operation during a malfunction or breakdown unless the applicant submits proof to the Agency that:  such continued operation is necessary to prevent injury to persons or severe damage to equipment; or that such continuation is required to provide essential services; provided, however, that continued operation solely for the economic benefit of the owner or operator shall not be a sufficient reason for granting of permission.  Permission shall not be granted to allow violation of the standards or limitations of Subchapter c of this Chapter during startup unless the applicant has affirmatively demonstrated that all reasonable efforts have been made to minimize startup emissions, duration of individual startups and frequency of startups.