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Contact Information:
Kern County APCD
2700 "M" Street, Suite 302
Bakersfield, CA 93301-2370
(661) 862-5250
Or view the Department's
Website
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Kern County Air Pollution Control District-CALIFORNIA
DE MINIMIS EXEMPTIONS (Must Meet 1298):
Engines less than 50 hp or turbines less than 3 MMBtu/hr are exempt from permitting.
MINOR SOURCE PERMITTING:
All units will be required to apply BACT. The air district follows CARB's guidance for permitting of electric generating technologies. This guidance recommends
BACT for all criteria pollutants. Sample BACT for control of NOx from turbines and internal combustion engines
is as follows:
| Size of Unit |
Level of Control (ppm) |
| >3 MW |
9 |
| 3-12 MW simple cycle |
2.5 |
| 3-12 MW combined cycle |
5 |
| 12-50 MW simple cycle |
2.5 |
| 12-50 MW combined cycle |
5 |
| IC Engines |
9 |
The permitting process generally takes 1-2 months, but could be longer.
A 30-day public comment may be required.
TREATMENT OF EMERGENCY ENGINES:
Emergency engines are permitted at 200 hours per year and can only operate during emergencies and for maintenance
and testing.
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