Appendix_1_-_Permit_To_Operate.pdf

This document is a Permit to Operate issued by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) for the City of Palo Alto Landfill, located at 3201 E Bayshore Road in Palo Alto, California. The permit covers the Palo Alto Landfill with Gas Collection System (Source S1) and an Enclosed Landfill Gas Flare (Source A10), valid from June 05, 2025 to July 01, 2026. The permit authorizes the operation of the landfill gas collection system and flare, with specific conditions related to emissions monitoring, testing, and reporting. Key requirements include limits on nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, restrictions on heat input to the flare, and mandatory testing and monitoring of landfill gas components.

The permit includes detailed requirements for emissions control, including a maximum heat input limit of 78,840 million BTU per year for the flare, and strict monitoring of toxic air contaminants. The reported source emissions show low levels of various pollutants, with an Adjusted Prioritization Score of 21.0. The document specifies comprehensive record-keeping obligations, with records to be maintained for at least 5 years and made available to BAAQMD staff upon request. The permit also outlines right of access for BAAQMD inspectors and emphasizes the responsibility of the permit holder to comply with all BAAQMD rules and regulations.