Technical
Experts(?)
Permits
100

Step 1: Compare wind measurements from 2 completely different equipment. Step 2: Show relatively good agreement. Step 3: Claim they're completely off and there's only one explanation.

How to determine if winds in an area are complex?

100

This expert has a PhD in combustion science, but doesn't know the similarities and differences between a TO and a flare.

Who is Dr. Smith?

100

The only LNG facility that is a "fuel conversion plant".

What is Tacoma LNG?

200

Testing, vendor guarantees, hopes, and prayers.

How do you determine the DRE of a flare?

200

This expert does not know how to do emissions calculations.

Who is Mr. Stobart?

200

Conditions 10, 11, 12, 15, 21, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 37, and 39.

What are the permit conditions that would be violated to make this a major source?

300

34 MMBtu/hr

What is the highest expected heat content of waste gas to the flare?

300

This expert is still not sure what met data was used in the model after 5 years of review and multiple inquiries.

Who is Eri Ottersburg?

300

The only way to demonstrate continuous compliance and make permits limits enforceable.

What are CEMS?

400

Average emission factors that can never be used for PTE calculations.

What is AP-42?

400

This expert does not know how to demonstrate compliance with the NAAQS for minor sources in WA.

Who is Dr. Libicki?

400

A thermal oxidizer, fuel recovery, tailgas line, and/or leakless components.

What is BACT?

500

9,253

What is the final component count? (Strike if answered correctly due to Motion in Limine.)

500

This expert withheld crucial information for Agency decisions.

Who is Mr. Steiner or Mr. Faretra?

500

Significant.

What is the most loaded/disliked/misused term in air permitting?