STATEMENT OF BASIS
SPIRE ALABAMA, INC. - COOSADA LNG FACILITY
COOSADA, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA
FACILITY/PERMIT NO. 205-0008
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The proposed Title V Major Source Operating Permit (MSOP), third renewal, is issued under the
provisions of ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-3-16. Spire Alabama, Inc. (Spire) has requested authorization
to operate the facility, as indicated in the application and drawings, plans and other documents attached
hereto or on file with the Air Division of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit. The current MSOP was issued on July 15,
2016, modified on May 31, 2018, and is scheduled to expire on July 14, 2021. The May 31, 2018,
modification incorporated the requirements of Air Permit No. X014 issued on June 2, 2017, reflecting
the change of the operational status of the existing generator (EU002) to emergency only. The owner of
the facility was also changed from Alabama Gas Corporation (Alagasco) to Spire Alabama, Inc. The
reporting period and submittal dates of the Title V Semiannual Compliance Report (SCR) required under
40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE MACT) Subpart ZZZZ for EU001
was also updated to align these reporting dates with the Semiannual Monitoring Report (SMR) in
accordance with 40 CFR §63.6650(b)(5). With Spire’s timely and complete application submittal, the
terms of the previous permit remain in effect until this renewal has been issued or denied, in accordance
with ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-3-16-.12(2)(c). The applicant has requested authorization to perform
the work or operate the facility shown on the application and drawings, plans, and other documents
attached hereto or on file with the Air Division of the Alabama Department of Environmental
Management, in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit.
The initial MSOP was issued on June 19, 2000, and a renewal was issued on June 9, 2005. However,
Alagasco (now Spire) requested limits to become a synthetic minor source under Title V regulations on
April 12, 2010. The current MSOP was issued on July 15, 2016, after control devices were installed on
the Ingersoll Rand and Caterpillar engines to comply with RICE MACT, and test results indicated an
increase in NOx emissions above Title V major source thresholds. The MSOP was modified on May 31,
2018, as previously described above.
Facility Operations
Spire operates an existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and distribution operation (SIC 4925)
located in Coosada, Elmore County. The significant sources of air pollutants at this facility include: one
1500 hp Ingersoll Rand natural gas-fired reciprocating engine (EU001), one 930 hp Caterpillar natural
gas-fired emergency generator (EU002), three LNG product vaporizers (1 – 30.5 MMBtu/hr and 2 –
27.6 MMBtu/hr) (EU003-EU005, respectively), and one 3.34 MMBtu/hr GasTech H-100 regeneration
heater (EU006). Insignificant emission sources at this station include a waste oil tank, a hexane tank,
loading/unloading of LNG trucks, solvent metal cleaning, and fugitive emissions from ethylene glycol,
ethylene, propane, liquefaction, and the vaporization process.
Proposed Changes
The MSOP renewal includes the following changes to the current permit:
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During the review of the current application, it was noted that Spire was requesting an increase in the
NOx limit for the 1500 hp Ingersoll Rand engine. It was determined that this increase would have to be
reviewed under the air permitting process prior to being included in the operating permit. A complete
Air Permit application was submitted on June 9, 2021, and Air Permit No. X015 was issued to Spire on
July 1, 2021, to increase the NOx limit from 61.80 lb/hr to 66.00 lbs/hr for the 1500 hp Ingersoll Rand
engine. A revised application was submitted on July 29, 2021 which included a request to incorporate
the requirements of Air Permit No. X015.
Applicability: Federal Regulations
Title V
The facility is a major source under Title V regulations because the potential NOx emissions exceed the
100 TPY major source threshold. Based on the category of this facility, fugitive emissions are not
considered for Title V applicability per ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-3-16-.01(1)(q)2. The facility is a
minor source of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP) because emissions do not exceed the major source
threshold of 10 TPY of an individual HAP and 25 TPY for total HAP.
Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)
According to an EPA Memorandum from July 31, 2003, the change of state of natural gas from a liquid
to a gas (or vice-versa) takes place “without the need for chemical or process change that generally
occurs at other sources that EPA considers as ‘fuel conversion plants’ (e.g., coal gasification, oil shale
processing, conversion of municipal waste to fuel gas, processing of sawdust into pellets) under the PSD
rules”. This facility is not considered a fuel conversion plant since there is no chemical process change
and would not be subject to the 100 TPY threshold for fuel a conversion plant. Therefore, the facility is
subject to the 250 TPY criteria pollutant major source threshold for PSD regulations. This facility is
located in an attainment area for all criteria pollutants and is considered a synthetic minor source under
PSD regulations because limits were taken to reduce the facility-wide potential NOx emissions below
the major source threshold of 250 TPY. As a result of emission testing which indicated emissions of
NOx greater than levels indicated by AP-42 values, Spire was required to indicate a lb/hr limit to be used
in calculating potential to emit. To achieve the reduction of NOx emissions, the previous owner,
Alagasco, requested limitations to the hours of operation for EU001, EU002, EU003, EU004, EU005,
and EU006, and NOx emission limits of 61.80 lb/hr and 9.84 lb/hr for the Ingersoll Rand engine (EU001)
and the Caterpillar generator (EU002), respectively. To ensure the NOx synthetic minor limits were met,
annual testing of NOx was required for the Ingersoll Rand engine (EU001) and the Caterpillar generator
(EU002). The May 31, 2018, permit modification included an update to emergency status for the
Caterpillar generator (EU002) which removed the operational and emission limits, and annual test
requirements. Air Permit No. X015 was issued to Spire on July 1, 2021, increasing the NOx emission
limit to 66.00 lbs/hr for the 1500 hp Ingersoll Rand engine. The increased NOx synthetic minor limit for
EU001 of 66.00 lb/hr will be updated in this renewal, and the hourly operation limit of 7,000 hours
during any consecutive 12 month period will be retained in this renewal. Based on the category of this
facility, fugitive emissions are not considered for PSD applicability per ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-3-
14-.05(1)(k). After the proposed action, the facility would remain a synthetic minor source under PSD
regulations.
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NSPS
40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ, Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal
Combustion Engines [Adopted by reference in ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-3-10-.02(88)]
Engines with a horsepower rating greater than or equal to 500 hp are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart
JJJJ if construction commences (i.e. engine is ordered from the manufacturer) after June 12, 2006, and
the engine is manufactured on or after July 1, 2007. The Ingersoll Rand engine (EU001) and Caterpillar
natural gas-fired emergency generator (EU002) were manufactured in 1972 and 1971, respectively,
therefore, they are not subject to Subpart JJJJ. The application indicated the engines have not been
reconstructed or modified as defined in Subpart JJJJ since June 12, 2006.
40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc, Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional
Steam Generating Units [Adopted by reference in ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-3-10-.02(2)(c)]
Based on their size (30.5 MMBtu/hr and 27.6 MMBtu/hr) and date of manufacture (1992, 2005, and
2005), the vaporizers (EU003-EU005) are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc for which construction,
modification, or reconstruction is commenced after June 9, 1989 and that has a maximum design heat
input capacity of 100 MMBtu/hr or less, but greater than or equal to 10 MMBtu/h. Because the
vaporizers burn natural gas exclusively, they are only subject to the fuel usage recordkeeping
requirements of Subpart Dc. The regeneration heater (EU006) is not subject to Subpart Dc because of
its size (3.34 MMBtu/hr).
40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOO, Standards of Performance for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production,
Transmission, and Distributions [Adopted by reference in ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-3-10-.02(91)]
The site is not an affected source for 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOO because the facility is classified
as a liquefied natural gas production and distribution operation (SIC 4925) which is located past the
point of custody transfer to a local distribution company.
40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOOa, Standards of Performance for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities
for which Construction, Modification, or Reconstruction Commenced After September 18, 2015
[Adopted by reference in ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-3-10-.02(91)(a)]
The site is not an affected source for 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOOa because the facility is classified
as a liquefied natural gas production and distribution operation (SIC 4925) which is located past the
point of custody transfer to a local distribution company.
NESHAP
Per 40 CFR §63.2 a facility is considered an area source for hazardous air pollutants (HAP) when
potential emissions do not exceed 10 tons per year or more of any single HAP or 25 tons per year or
more of combined HAP.
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40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary
Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE MACT) [Adopted by reference in ADEM Admin.
Code r. 335-3-11-.06(103) major source provisions only]
The RICE MACT applies to existing, reconstructed, and new engines at both major and area sources of
HAPs. The Ingersoll Rand engine (EU001) and Caterpillar emergency generator engine (EU002) are
each greater than 500 hp and were constructed in 1972 and 1971, respectively, therefore, they would
each be considered existing engines based on the construction date [prior to June 12, 2006, per 40 CFR
§63.6590(a)(1)(iii)]. The Ingersoll Rand engine (EU001) is considered an existing, non-remote, non-
emergency, 4SLB RICE, greater than 500 hp, located at an area source. After the status change (non-
emergency to emergency) in the May 31, 2018, permit modification, the 930 hp Caterpillar generator
(EU002) is considered an existing, emergency, 4-stroke rich burn RICE, greater than 500 hp, located at
an area source. The engines are subject to the applicable requirements of this Subpart as follows:
Ingersoll Rand Engine (EU001)
Equipment Standards
In accordance with 40 CFR §63.6603(a) and Item 9 of Table 2d to Subpart ZZZZ, Spire must install an
oxidation catalyst to reduce HAP emissions from the stationary RICE.
Emission/Operation Limitations
In accordance with 40 CFR §63.6630(a) and Item 13 of Table 5 to Subpart ZZZZ, Spire must (i) install
an oxidation catalyst to reduce of emissions of CO is 93 percent or more, or the average CO concentration
is less than or equal to 47 ppmvd at 15 percent O2, and (ii) install a CPMS to continuously monitor
catalyst inlet temperature according to the requirements in §63.6625(b), or install equipment to
automatically shut down the engine if the catalyst inlet temperature exceeds 1350 °F. The equipment to
automatically shut down the engine has been installed and is in operation.
In accordance with 40 CFR §63.6625(h), Spire is required to minimize the engine’s time spent at idle
and minimize the engine’s startup time to a period needed for appropriate and safe loading of the engine
not to exceed 30 minutes.
Testing Requirements
In accordance with 40 CFR §63.6630(a) and Item 13 of Table 5 Section 13 to Subpart ZZZZ, Spire is
required to install an oxidation catalyst and conduct an initial compliance demonstration as specified in
§63.6630(e) to show that the average reduction of emissions of CO is 93 percent or more, or the average
CO concentration is less than or equal to 47 ppmvd at 15 percent O2.
In accordance with 40 CFR §63.6640(c)(7), a performance test must be performed after each replacement
of the oxidation catalyst for the engine.
Fuel Requirements
There are no fuel requirements under this Subpart.
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Continuous Compliance Monitoring
Spire is required to perform annual compliance demonstrations as specified in 40 CFR §63.6640(c) and
Item 14 of Table 6 to Subpart ZZZZ to show (i) that the average reduction of emissions of CO has been
maintained for the engine and, (ii) collect catalyst inlet temperature data according to 40 CFR
§63.6625(b), reduce this data to 4-hour rolling averages, and ensure the 4-hour rolling average remains
within the limitation of greater than 450 °F and less than or equal to 1350 °F for the catalyst inlet
temperature of the engine or immediately shut down the engine if the catalyst inlet temperature exceeds
1350 °F. As previously stated, the equipment to automatically shut down the engine has been installed
and is operational. If Spire decides to utilize a CPMS for catalyst temperature, requirements of 40 CFR
§§63.6625 and 63.6635 would be applicable.
In accordance with 40 CFR §63.6640(c)(7) and Item 14 of Table 6 to Subpart ZZZZ if the results of the
annual compliance demonstration show that the emissions exceed the applicable average
reduction/concentration for CO, Spire would be required to shut down the stationary RICE as soon as
safely possible, and the appropriate corrective action would be taken (e.g., repairs, catalyst cleaning,
catalyst replacement). Spire would be required to retest the stationary RICE within 7 days of being
restarted.
Notifications
In accordance with 40 CFR §63.6645, Spire is required to submit a Notification of Intent at least 60 days
prior to conducting each performance test. Following the initial performance test of the engines, Spire
is required to submit a Notification of Compliance Status, including the performance test results, within
60 days of completing the performance test. These notifications must be sent to the EPA and the Air
Division.
Per ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-3-16-.05, ADEM requires that the permittee shall submit a written
notification of the intent to replace the catalyst associated with Ingersoll Rand engine (EU001) to the Air
Division at least 30 days prior to taking any action. The permittee shall submit a written notification to
the Air Division that the replacement has been completed within 15 days of completing the action.
Reports
The reporting requirements are outlined in 40 CFR §63.6650 and Table 7 of Subpart ZZZZ. Spire is
required to submit a semiannual compliance report to the EPA Administrator and the Air Division, based
on the calendar semiannual periods of January – June and July – December. Each report must be
submitted by July 31st and January 31st, respectively. Per 40 CFR §63.6650(b)(5) Spire may elect to
submit the compliance reports according to the dates established in the MSOP for semiannual reporting
periods which are July 15th – January 14th and January 15th - July 14th.
Recordkeeping
In accordance with 40 CFR §§63.6660 and 63.6655 all notifications and reports (and supporting
documentation) including records pertaining to initial and continuous compliance, and all maintenance
conducted must be maintained for a period of 5 years from the date of each record or report. They must
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be maintained in a form suitable and readily accessible for expeditious review in hard copy or electronic
form.
Caterpillar Emergency Generator Engine (EU002)
Equipment Standards
In accordance with 40 CFR §63.6625(f), the unit must be equipped with a non-resettable hour meter.
Emission/Operation Limitations
There are no emission limitations under this Subpart.
In accordance with 40 CFR §63.6603(a) and Item 5 of Table 2d to Subpart ZZZZ, Spire is required to
change the oil and filter every 500 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes first; inspect spark
plugs every 1,000 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes first, and replace as necessary; and
inspect all hoses and belts every 500 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes first and replace
as necessary.
Per Footnote 2 of Table 2d to Subpart ZZZZ, if a unit is operating during an emergency and it is not
possible to shut down the engine in order to perform the work practice requirements on the schedule, the
work practice can be delayed.
In accordance with 40 CFR 63.6625(h), Spire is required to minimize the engine’s time spent at idle
during startup and minimize the engine’s startup time to a period needed for appropriate and safe loading
of the engine not to exceed 30 minutes.
As indicated by 40 CFR §63.6640(f), the generator is limited to operating during:
Emergency situations;
Maintenance checks and readiness testing, not to exceed 100 hours per year; and
Non-emergency situations, not to exceed 50 hours per year (those 50 hours are counted towards
the 100 hours per year provided for maintenance and testing).
Testing Requirements
There are no emissions testing requirements under this Subpart.
Fuel Requirements
There are no fuel requirements under this Subpart.
Continuous Compliance Monitoring
Spire is required to operate and maintain the unit in a manner consistent with good air pollution control
practices for minimizing emissions and demonstrate continuous compliance with Item 5 of Table 2d to
Subpart ZZZZ.
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Notifications
There are no notification requirements under this Subpart.
Reports
Spire shall report to the Air Division any failure to perform a work practice on the schedule required,
including instances when the work practice standard was not performed due to emergency operation or
unacceptable risk under a federal, state, or local law. Spire is required to submit the report within two
working days of the deviation and shall provide an explanation as to why the work practice requirement
was not performed with the information required by 40 CFR §63.6650(d).
Recordkeeping
To show continuous compliance, Spire is required to develop a maintenance plan and to keep records of
the maintenance conducted on the emergency generator as indicated in 40 CFR §63.6655(e). In addition,
per 40 CFR §63.6655(f), Spire is required to record the hours of operation for the unit on a monthly and
annual total basis and shall maintain records of the date, time, duration, and purpose each time the
generator is operated to ensure it is being operated as an emergency stationary RICE as indicated by 40
CFR §63.6640(f).
In accordance with 40 CFR §§63.6660 and 63.6655 all notifications and reports (and supporting
documentation) including records pertaining to initial and continuous compliance, and all maintenance
conducted must be maintained for a period of 5 years from the date of each record or report. They must
be maintained in a form suitable and readily accessible for expeditious review in hard copy or electronic
form.
Applicability: State Regulations
ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-3-4-.01, “Control of Particulate Emissions: Visible Emissions”
The Ingersoll Rand engine (EU001), Caterpillar generator (EU002), vaporizers (EU003-EU005) and
regeneration heater (EU006) are subject to the State visible emission standards for stationary sources
which states that no air emission source may emit particulate of an opacity greater than 20% (as measured
by a six-minute average) more than once during any 60 minute period and at no time shall emit
particulate of an opacity greater than 40% (as measured by a six-minute average).
ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-3-4-.03, “Control of Particulate Emissions: Fuel Burning Equipment”
Although the Ingersoll Rand engine (EU001) and Caterpillar generator (EU002) are each a fuel
combustion source, they are not subject to any particulate matter (PM) emission limitation of ADEM
Admin. Code r. 335-3-4 because they do not meet the definition of fuel burning equipment and are not
considered one of the process industries, general or specific. The vaporizers (EU003-EU005) and
regeneration heater (EU006) are subject to particulate matter (PM) emission limitation of ADEM Admin.
Code r. 335-3-4.
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ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-3-5-.01, “Control of Sulfur Compound Emissions: Fuel Combustion”
Although Ingersoll Rand engine (EU001) and Caterpillar generator (EU002) are a fuel combustion
source, they are not subject to any SO2 emission limitation of ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-3-5 since they
do not meet the definition of fuel burning equipment. The vaporizers (EU003-EU005) and regeneration
heater (EU006) are subject to SO2 emission limitation of ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-3-5.
Emission Testing and Monitoring
Spire is required to certify on a semiannual basis that only natural gas was burned in all emission units
as a method for monitoring compliance with the visible emission requirements of ADEM Admin. Code
r. 335-3-4-.01(1) because opacity would be negligible while combusting natural gas.
Spire is required to conduct annual NOx testing for the Ingersoll Rand engine (EU001). Compliance
with the applicable synthetic minor NOx emission limit of 66.00 lb/hr for EU001 will be demonstrated
while simultaneously conducting the emission testing required by 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ. As
required by Air Permit No. X015 which is being incorporated into this renewal, the first emission testing
conducted must be conducted using an approved US EPA Reference Method. After the first performance
test is conducted, no periodic monitoring will be required if the unit does not operate for production
purposes during the respective annual testing period.
Recordkeeping and Reporting
In addition to the recordkeeping and reporting required to comply with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ,
for Ingersoll Rand engine (EU001) and Caterpillar generator (EU002), Spire is required calculate the
hours of operation for the Ingersoll Rand engine (EU001), the three vaporizers (EU003-EU005), and the
regeneration heater (EU006) for the previous month and previous 12-month period to determine
compliance with the PSD operational limitations. Should the units exceed the hourly limit at any time,
Spire would be required notify the Air Division in writing within 2 working days of determining that the
exceedance occurred. Spire is also required to submit a certification semiannually that only natural gas
was fired in EU001-EU006 as a method for demonstrating compliance with the visible emission
requirements of ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-3-4-.01(1).
Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM)
The Ingersoll Rand engine (EU001) is the only emissions unit at the facility that has the potential to emit
greater than 100 TPY of a criteria pollutant (NOx and CO). However, the active control device for EU001
is not utilized to meet the synthetic minor NOx emission limitation. As such, EU001 is not subject to
CAM requirements.
The change in operational status to “emergency only” in the May 31, 2018, permit modification removed
any requirements under CAM for the Caterpillar generator (EU002).
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Environmental Justice
ADEM utilized the EJSCREEN screening tool to perform an analysis of the area. Please refer to
Appendix A.
Public Notice
The renewal of this Title V MSOP would require a 30-day public comment period and a 45-day EPA
review period.
Recommendation
Based on the above analysis, I recommend that Spire Alabama, Inc.’s MSOP (205-0008) be renewed to
Spire, with the requirements noted above, pending the resolution of any comments received during the
30-day public comment period and the EPA 45-day review.
16208 205-0008 051 10-01-2021 T5SOB JRM 3REN MSOP
Supervisory Review:
Chris Ailor
Lisa B. Cole
State
Percentile
EPA Region
Percentile
USA
Percentile
1/3
Selected Variables
EJ Index for PM2.5
EJ Index for Ozone
EJ Index for NATA* Diesel PM
EJ Index for Wastewater Discharge Indicator
EJ Indexes
This report shows the values for environmental and demographic indicators and EJSCREEN indexes. It shows environmental and demographic raw data (e.g., the estimated concentration of ozone in the air), and also shows what percentile each raw data value represents. These percentiles provide perspective on how the selected block group or buffer area compares to the entire state, EPA region, or nation. For example, if a given location is at the 95th percentile nationwide, this means that only 5 percent of the US population has a higher block group value than the average person in the location being analyzed. The years for which the data are available, and the methods used, vary across these indicators. Important caveats and uncertainties apply to this screening-level information, so it is essential to understand the limitations on appropriate interpretations and applications of these indicators. Please see EJSCREEN documentation for discussion of these issues before using reports.
EJ Index for NATA* Air Toxics Cancer Risk
EJ Index for NATA* Respiratory Hazard Index
EJ Index for Traffic Proximity and Volume
EJ Index for Lead Paint Indicator
EJ Index for Superfund Proximity
EJ Index for RMP Proximity
EJ Index for Hazardous Waste Proximity
EJSCREEN Report (Version )
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71
70
71
72
72
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91
68
71
82
68
64
65
66
69
65
70
96
63
63
75
72
66
67
69
73
64
69
93
63
64
72
1 mile Ring Centered at 32.496372,-86.307317, ALABAMA, EPA Region 4
Approximate Population: 160
Spire 205-0008 1mile
August 09, 2021
Input Area (sq. miles): 3.14
2020
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EJSCREEN Report (Version )
Superfund NPLHazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDF)
Sites reporting to EPA
1 mile Ring Centered at 32.496372,-86.307317, ALABAMA, EPA Region 4
Approximate Population: 160
Spire 205-0008 1mile
August 09, 2021
Input Area (sq. miles): 3.14
2020
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EJSCREEN Report (Version )
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RMP Proximity (facility count/km distance)Hazardous Waste Proximity (facility count/km distance)Wastewater Discharge Indicator (toxicity-weighted concentration/m distance)
Demographic Index
Population over 64 years of age
People of Color PopulationLow Income PopulationLinguistically Isolated PopulationPopulation With Less Than High School EducationPopulation Under 5 years of age
Demographic Indicators
EJSCREEN is a screening tool for pre-decisional use only. It can help identify areas that may warrant additional consideration, analysis, or outreach. It does not provide a basis for decision-making, but it may help identify potential areas of EJ concern. Users should keep in mind that screening tools are subject to substantial uncertainty in their demographic and environmental data, particularly when looking at small geographic areas. Important caveats and uncertainties apply to this screening-level information, so it is essential to understand the limitations on appropriate interpretations and applications of these indicators. Please see EJSCREEN documentation for discussion of these issues before using reports. This screening tool does not provide data on every environmental impact and demographic factor that may be relevant to a particular location. EJSCREEN outputs should be supplemented with additional information and local knowledge before taking any action to address potential EJ concerns.
For additional information, see: www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice
Selected Variables
Environmental Indicators
Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 in µg/m3)Ozone (ppb)NATA* Diesel PM (µg/m3)NATA* Cancer Risk (lifetime risk per million)NATA* Respiratory Hazard IndexTraffic Proximity and Volume (daily traffic count/distance to road)Lead Paint Indicator (% Pre-1960 Housing)Superfund Proximity (site count/km distance)
* The National-Scale Air Toxics Assessment (NATA) is EPA's ongoing, comprehensive evaluation of air toxics in the United States. EPA developed the NATA to prioritize air toxics, emission sources, and locations of interest for further study. It is important to remember that NATA provides broad estimates of health risks over geographic areas of the country, not definitive risks to specific individuals or locations. More information on the NATA analysis can be found at: https://www.epa.gov/national-air-toxics-assessment.
Demographic Indicators
1 mile Ring Centered at 32.496372,-86.307317, ALABAMA, EPA Region 4
Approximate Population: 160
Spire 205-0008 1mile
August 09, 2021
Input Area (sq. miles): 3.14
2020
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State
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USA
Percentile
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Selected Variables
EJ Index for PM2.5
EJ Index for Ozone
EJ Index for NATA* Diesel PM
EJ Index for Wastewater Discharge Indicator
EJ Indexes
This report shows the values for environmental and demographic indicators and EJSCREEN indexes. It shows environmental and demographic raw data (e.g., the estimated concentration of ozone in the air), and also shows what percentile each raw data value represents. These percentiles provide perspective on how the selected block group or buffer area compares to the entire state, EPA region, or nation. For example, if a given location is at the 95th percentile nationwide, this means that only 5 percent of the US population has a higher block group value than the average person in the location being analyzed. The years for which the data are available, and the methods used, vary across these indicators. Important caveats and uncertainties apply to this screening-level information, so it is essential to understand the limitations on appropriate interpretations and applications of these indicators. Please see EJSCREEN documentation for discussion of these issues before using reports.
EJ Index for NATA* Air Toxics Cancer Risk
EJ Index for NATA* Respiratory Hazard Index
EJ Index for Traffic Proximity and Volume
EJ Index for Lead Paint Indicator
EJ Index for Superfund Proximity
EJ Index for RMP Proximity
EJ Index for Hazardous Waste Proximity
EJSCREEN Report (Version )
56
54
56
56
56
36
63
84
38
59
55
52
51
53
52
51
38
63
90
36
55
51
55
54
57
56
55
45
64
87
44
58
56
3 miles Ring Centered at 32.496443,-86.307392, ALABAMA, EPA Region 4
Approximate Population: 3,819
Spire 205-0008 3mile
August 09, 2021
Input Area (sq. miles): 28.27
2020
2/3
EJSCREEN Report (Version )
Superfund NPLHazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDF)
Sites reporting to EPA
3 miles Ring Centered at 32.496443,-86.307392, ALABAMA, EPA Region 4
Approximate Population: 3,819
Spire 205-0008 3mile
August 09, 2021
Input Area (sq. miles): 28.27
2020
00
EJSCREEN Report (Version )
Value State
Avg.
%ile in
State
EPA
Region
Avg.
%ile in
EPA
Region
USA
Avg.
%ile in
USA
3/3
RMP Proximity (facility count/km distance)Hazardous Waste Proximity (facility count/km distance)Wastewater Discharge Indicator (toxicity-weighted concentration/m distance)
Demographic Index
Population over 64 years of age
People of Color PopulationLow Income PopulationLinguistically Isolated PopulationPopulation With Less Than High School EducationPopulation Under 5 years of age
Demographic Indicators
EJSCREEN is a screening tool for pre-decisional use only. It can help identify areas that may warrant additional consideration, analysis, or outreach. It does not provide a basis for decision-making, but it may help identify potential areas of EJ concern. Users should keep in mind that screening tools are subject to substantial uncertainty in their demographic and environmental data, particularly when looking at small geographic areas. Important caveats and uncertainties apply to this screening-level information, so it is essential to understand the limitations on appropriate interpretations and applications of these indicators. Please see EJSCREEN documentation for discussion of these issues before using reports. This screening tool does not provide data on every environmental impact and demographic factor that may be relevant to a particular location. EJSCREEN outputs should be supplemented with additional information and local knowledge before taking any action to address potential EJ concerns.
For additional information, see: www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice
Selected Variables
Environmental Indicators
Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 in µg/m3)Ozone (ppb)NATA* Diesel PM (µg/m3)NATA* Cancer Risk (lifetime risk per million)NATA* Respiratory Hazard IndexTraffic Proximity and Volume (daily traffic count/distance to road)Lead Paint Indicator (% Pre-1960 Housing)Superfund Proximity (site count/km distance)
* The National-Scale Air Toxics Assessment (NATA) is EPA's ongoing, comprehensive evaluation of air toxics in the United States. EPA developed the NATA to prioritize air toxics, emission sources, and locations of interest for further study. It is important to remember that NATA provides broad estimates of health risks over geographic areas of the country, not definitive risks to specific individuals or locations. More information on the NATA analysis can be found at: https://www.epa.gov/national-air-toxics-assessment.
Demographic Indicators
3 miles Ring Centered at 32.496443,-86.307392, ALABAMA, EPA Region 4
Approximate Population: 3,819
Spire 205-0008 3mile
August 09, 2021
Input Area (sq. miles): 28.27
2020
37.1
9.82
0.319
0.028
0.33
0.13
0.075
0.091
57
0.8
49
39%
41%
15%
6%
15%
1%
36%
38
9.31
0.346
1.2
0.82
0.41
0.054
0.18
220
0.65
43
36%
34%
38%
1%
14%
6%
16%
37%
39%
36%
3%
13%
6%
17%
36%
39%
33%
4%
13%
6%
15%
38
8.57
0.417
0.65
0.91
0.6
0.083
0.15
350
0.52
36
42.9
8.55
0.478
9.4
5
0.74
0.13
0.28
750
0.44
32
31
74
57
83
47
39
80
43
45
91
82
63
68
48
76
57
49
47
59
60
52
56
63
51
52
62
60
62
50
68
48
56
42
94
<50th
90
48
27
71
54
37
95-100th
95-100th
16
88
<50th
84
32
21
56
37
26
95-100th
95-100th
State
Percentile
EPA Region
Percentile
USA
Percentile
1/3
Selected Variables
EJ Index for PM2.5
EJ Index for Ozone
EJ Index for NATA* Diesel PM
EJ Index for Wastewater Discharge Indicator
EJ Indexes
This report shows the values for environmental and demographic indicators and EJSCREEN indexes. It shows environmental and demographic raw data (e.g., the estimated concentration of ozone in the air), and also shows what percentile each raw data value represents. These percentiles provide perspective on how the selected block group or buffer area compares to the entire state, EPA region, or nation. For example, if a given location is at the 95th percentile nationwide, this means that only 5 percent of the US population has a higher block group value than the average person in the location being analyzed. The years for which the data are available, and the methods used, vary across these indicators. Important caveats and uncertainties apply to this screening-level information, so it is essential to understand the limitations on appropriate interpretations and applications of these indicators. Please see EJSCREEN documentation for discussion of these issues before using reports.
EJ Index for NATA* Air Toxics Cancer Risk
EJ Index for NATA* Respiratory Hazard Index
EJ Index for Traffic Proximity and Volume
EJ Index for Lead Paint Indicator
EJ Index for Superfund Proximity
EJ Index for RMP Proximity
EJ Index for Hazardous Waste Proximity
EJSCREEN Report (Version )
61
63
61
61
61
74
71
85
61
70
77
57
58
56
57
58
67
71
91
56
63
70
61
61
60
60
62
65
70
88
59
64
68
5 miles Ring Centered at 32.496443,-86.307392, ALABAMA, EPA Region 4
Approximate Population: 21,192
Spire 205-0008 5mile
August 09, 2021
Input Area (sq. miles): 78.53
2020
2/3
EJSCREEN Report (Version )
Superfund NPLHazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDF)
Sites reporting to EPA
5 miles Ring Centered at 32.496443,-86.307392, ALABAMA, EPA Region 4
Approximate Population: 21,192
Spire 205-0008 5mile
August 09, 2021
Input Area (sq. miles): 78.53
2020
01
EJSCREEN Report (Version )
Value State
Avg.
%ile in
State
EPA
Region
Avg.
%ile in
EPA
Region
USA
Avg.
%ile in
USA
3/3
RMP Proximity (facility count/km distance)Hazardous Waste Proximity (facility count/km distance)Wastewater Discharge Indicator (toxicity-weighted concentration/m distance)
Demographic Index
Population over 64 years of age
People of Color PopulationLow Income PopulationLinguistically Isolated PopulationPopulation With Less Than High School EducationPopulation Under 5 years of age
Demographic Indicators
EJSCREEN is a screening tool for pre-decisional use only. It can help identify areas that may warrant additional consideration, analysis, or outreach. It does not provide a basis for decision-making, but it may help identify potential areas of EJ concern. Users should keep in mind that screening tools are subject to substantial uncertainty in their demographic and environmental data, particularly when looking at small geographic areas. Important caveats and uncertainties apply to this screening-level information, so it is essential to understand the limitations on appropriate interpretations and applications of these indicators. Please see EJSCREEN documentation for discussion of these issues before using reports. This screening tool does not provide data on every environmental impact and demographic factor that may be relevant to a particular location. EJSCREEN outputs should be supplemented with additional information and local knowledge before taking any action to address potential EJ concerns.
For additional information, see: www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice
Selected Variables
Environmental Indicators
Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 in µg/m3)Ozone (ppb)NATA* Diesel PM (µg/m3)NATA* Cancer Risk (lifetime risk per million)NATA* Respiratory Hazard IndexTraffic Proximity and Volume (daily traffic count/distance to road)Lead Paint Indicator (% Pre-1960 Housing)Superfund Proximity (site count/km distance)
* The National-Scale Air Toxics Assessment (NATA) is EPA's ongoing, comprehensive evaluation of air toxics in the United States. EPA developed the NATA to prioritize air toxics, emission sources, and locations of interest for further study. It is important to remember that NATA provides broad estimates of health risks over geographic areas of the country, not definitive risks to specific individuals or locations. More information on the NATA analysis can be found at: https://www.epa.gov/national-air-toxics-assessment.
Demographic Indicators
5 miles Ring Centered at 32.496443,-86.307392, ALABAMA, EPA Region 4
Approximate Population: 21,192
Spire 205-0008 5mile
August 09, 2021
Input Area (sq. miles): 78.53
2020
37
9.8
0.35
0.019
0.41
0.17
0.08
0.083
130
0.8
50
37%
39%
13%
7%
14%
1%
36%
38
9.31
0.346
1.2
0.82
0.41
0.054
0.18
220
0.65
43
36%
34%
38%
1%
14%
6%
16%
37%
39%
36%
3%
13%
6%
17%
36%
39%
33%
4%
13%
6%
15%
38
8.57
0.417
0.65
0.91
0.6
0.083
0.15
350
0.52
36
42.9
8.55
0.478
9.4
5
0.74
0.13
0.28
750
0.44
32
29
73
63
81
51
51
82
40
63
91
86
61
65
48
74
54
66
32
57
57
52
54
60
67
39
60
57
61
47
65
64
43
42
94
<50th
88
52
39
73
52
52
95-100th
95-100th
16
87
<50th
82
35
32
59
35
39
95-100th
95-100th