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 Title 40 - Protection of Environment
 Chapter I—Environmental Protection Agency
 SubChapter C—Air Programs
 Part 98 - Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting
 Subpart W - Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems

  Table W-3A to Subpart W of Part 98 - —Default Total Hydrocarbon Leaker Emission Factors for Onshore Natural Gas Transmission Compression  

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  • Table W-3A to Subpart W of Part 98 - Default Total Hydrocarbon Leaker Emission Factors for Onshore Natural Gas Transmission Compression

    Onshore natural gas transmission compression Emission factor
    (scf/hour/component)
    If you survey using any of the methods in § 98.234(a)(1)
    through (6)     		If you survey using Method 21 as
    specified in
    § 98.234(a)(7)
    Leaker Emission Factors - Compressor Components, Gas Service
    Valve1 14.84 9.51
    Connector 5.59 3.58
    Open-Ended Line 17.27 11.07
    Pressure Relief Valve 39.66 25.42
    Meter or Instrument 19.33 12.39
    Other2 4.1 2.63
    Leaker Emission Factors - Non-Compressor Components, Gas Service
    Valve1 6.42 4.12
    Connector 5.71 3.66
    Open-Ended Line 11.27 7.22
    Pressure Relief Valve 2.01 1.29
    Meter or Instrument 2.93 1.88
    Other2 4.1 2.63

    1 Valves include control valves, block valves and regulator valves.

    2 Other includes any potential equipment leak emission point in gas service that is not specifically listed in this table, as specified in § 98.232(e)(8).

    [81 FR 86516, Nov. 30, 2016]