Bread baking ovens are any natural gas-fired ovens that bake dough containing yeast. During the fermentation process of baking, the yeast releases VOC containing emissions, mostly ethanol. When the bread is baked in an oven, the high temperature releases the alcohol from the bread resulting in emissions.
Who Needs a Permit?
Permit Fees
New Installations:
- Use Schedule 2 (see Rule 301, Section 308.3). Fees are based on the design fuel consumption. Use the Initial Permit Fee column for new installations or equipment not previously permitted.
Modifications:
For modifications of permitted equipment resulting in an increase in production, the fee is assessed in accordance with fee schedule 2 (see Rule 301, Section 308.3)based on the incremental increase in BTU/hr resulting from such change.
For modifications resulting in no increase in rating, the fee shall be based on Rule 301, Section 306.2.
Equipment Installed Without an Authority to Construct:
As per Section 302.1 of Rule 301, any person installing/operating regulated equipment without obtaining a permit from the Sac Metro Air District first, will be required to pay permit renewal back fees for each year of unpermitted operation, to a maximum of 3 years, in addition to the initial permit fee.
Permit Application Completeness Determination
An application will not be accepted for processing until it is deemed complete. The following will be required in order for the Sac Metro Air District to make a completeness determination.
Completed application Forms G100, G101, BO100 and HRA100 with the original signature of the owner/proprietor or responsible officer of the company.
Applicable permit fee in accordance with Rule 301.
Any additional information that may be requested in order to perform a health risk assessment or to better understand the process or the applicability of regulations.
