An emissions unit is a term used to define a source of air pollution.
The actual definition as found in OAC rule 3745-77-01: An "emissions
unit" means any part or activity of a stationary source that emits or
has the potential to emit any regulated air pollutant or any pollutant
listed under section 112(b) of the Act. The term is not meant to alter
or affect the definition of the term "unit" for purposes of Title IV of
the Act. This definition allows some flexibility in defining an
emissions unit. Generally it is a machine or operation which emits a
pollutant.
There are four ways to determine an air contaminant source:
1. Something that has a stack, dust collector, or vent, such as shot blasters, grinders, and storage tanks.
2. Processes using paint, solvents, ink, or adhesives, such as paint booths, printing presses, and solvent cleaning tanks.
3. Processes that burn a fuel such as boilers and furnaces.
4. Processes that produce visible smoke or dust, and/or produce an odor, such as incinerators, unpaved roadways, and material handling.
If you are unsure if your air pollution source is considered one or more emission units, contact the Agency to inquire.