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Procedures for soot and smoke generating facilities
Last Updated April 10, 2024
This section provides an overview of notification procedures and regulatory standards based on the Air Pollution Control Law for soot and smoke generation facilities.
1 Outline of the notification procedure
When setting up or changing soot and smoke generating facilities, or when the corporate representatives listed in the notification of soot and smoke generating facilities are changed, a notification procedure based on the Air Pollution Control Law is required. （Guide for notification pertaining to soot and smoke generating facilities (PDF: 713KB)）
In addition, when submitting a notification pertaining to a soot and smoke generating facility based on the Air Pollution Control Law, if the facility falls under the designated facility of the Ordinance on conservation, etc. of the Yokohama City Living Environment (hereinafter referred to as the “Ordinance”), You will also need to apply for permission, so please check at the section in charge.
| Laws and regulations | Facilities | Procedures | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution Control Law | Soot and smoke generation facilities | Notification | Installation, change, name change, succession, abolition, etc. |
| Ordinance on conservation, etc. of Yokohama City Living Environment | Designated facilities (PDF: 370KB) | Permission application or notification | Installation, change, name change, succession, abolition, etc. |
2 Regarding regulatory standards, etc.
Regarding regulatory standards for the prevention of air pollution, in addition to emission standards for soot and smoke generation facilities stipulated in the Air Pollution Control Law, it is necessary to comply with the regulatory standards of the Ordinance on conservation, etc. of the Yokohama City Living Environment. There are other guidelines, so please check at the section in charge for details.
- Emission standards for soot and smoke generation facilities stipulated in the Air Pollution Control Law
→Sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, soot and dust, harmful substances, total amount regulation, etc. - Regulations based on the Ordinance on conservation, etc. of Yokohama City Living Environment (Article 25)
→Ordinance Enforcement Regulations Attached Table 2 to Attached Table 8 (Regulation Standards for Smoke Emission)Etc. - Based on the Ordinance on conservation, etc. of Yokohama City Living Environment (Article 39)
→Guidelines for Reduction of Environmental Impact (items to be considered by business establishments) (PDF: 268KB)
3 About notification procedure about soot and smoke generating facilities
For details on reports, etc., be sure to check in advance at the section in charge. For the notification, please fill out the prescribed form with required items and submit the attached documents explaining the details. Also, please unify the size of the registration form documents to A4 and fold large drawings to A4.
In addition, we may not be able to accept documents if there are incomplete documents, so please allow enough time for submission.
（１） Notification of installation of soot and smoke generating facilities
| Subsidiary provisions | Article 6 of the Air Pollution Control Law |
|---|---|
| Style | Installation (use, change) registration form [Form No. 1 (Attachment 1, Attachment 2, Attachment 3)] (External site) |
| Number of copies submitted | 2 copies of primary and secondary copies |
| Submission deadline | Installation work cannot be performed until 60 days have passed since the date the notification was received. However, depending on the results of the examination after receiving the notification, the implementation restriction period may be shortened. (Article 10 of the Air Pollution Control Law) |
| Remarks | In the case of notification, be sure to consult with the section in charge in advance. |
[attached documents]
Depending on the content of the notification, in addition to the materials shown here, there may be cases where it is necessary or unnecessary, so please check at the counter at the time of notification. In addition, multiple contents may be summarized in one drawing, but be careful not to make the contents difficult to understand.
| Documents | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Overview of the contents of the notification | In addition to the reasons for notification, etc., please summarize how to use the soot generating facility, an overview of the generation and treatment method of soot, and an overview of the production process (flowsheet, etc.). |
| Guide map | Attach a map that shows the location of the establishment where the soot and smoke generation facility is installed. |
| Floor plan of business sites | Mark soot and smoke generating facilities, flue, chimney, etc. with a color pen, etc., and enter the facility number, facility name, and chimney number. |
| Layout of soot and smoke generating facilities (floor plan, elevation) | Mark the target facility with a color pen, etc., and enter the facility number and facility name. |
| Structural diagram of soot and smoke generating facilities | |
| Specifications, catalogs, etc. of soot and smoke generating facilities | Attach one that can confirm the scale requirements of the soot and smoke generation facility (burner fuel combustion capacity, heat transfer area, rated capacity of transformer, etc.). |
| Fuel piping diagram | Specify the position of the flow meter. [Caution] About flow meter
|
| Flue diagram | Show the flue from the soot and smoke generating facility to the chimney. Please specify the inner diameter of the flue. |
| Structure diagram of the chimney | Specify the height and inner diameter of the outlet from the ground. |
| Position map of the measuring port | Specify the position and size of the measurement port of soot and smoke, and also specify the inner diameter of the flue at the location where the measurement port is installed. [Caution] About measuring mouth
|
| Statement of soot and smoke | Please attach a statement such as the amount of soot and exhaust gas for soot and smoke discharged from the soot generating facility. [Caution] About exhaust gas coefficient
|
| Guarantee of soot and smoke concentration | Attach the manufacturer's warranty regarding the concentration of soot and smoke emitted from nitrogen oxides. For those that are stipulated to be converted to oxygen concentration, the emission concentration converted to the standard oxygen concentration (for example, 5% for gas-burned boilers) specified for each soot and smoke generation facility should be understood. |
| Smoke treatment system diagram | Be sure to understand the sequence of soot and smoke treatment. |
| Layout of soot and smoke treatment facilities (floor plan, elevation) | Please state the name of the main equipment. |
| Structural diagram of soot and smoke treatment facilities | |
| Specifications, calculations, catalogs, etc. of soot and smoke treatment facilities | Attach a copy that shows the performance (processing efficiency, etc.) of the soot and smoke treatment facility. |
| Destination of documents, etc. | Your contact information will be sent to you after the registration form review. Attach the name, postal code, location, and address (department section name, person in charge) of the destination. |
| Others | Please attach necessary instructions according to the content of the notification. |
（２） Notification of change in soot and smoke generating facilities
| Subsidiary provisions | Article 8 of the Air Pollution Control Law |
|---|---|
| Style | Installation (use, change) registration form [Form No. 1 (Attachment 1, Attachment 2, Attachment 3)] (External site) |
| Number of copies submitted | 2 copies of primary and secondary copies |
| Submission deadline | Changes cannot be made until 60 days have passed since the date the notification was received. However, depending on the results of the examination after receiving the notification, the implementation restriction period may be shortened. (Article 10 of the Air Pollution Control Law). |
| Remarks | In the case of notification, be sure to consult with the section in charge in advance. |
[attached documents]
Depending on the content of the notification, in addition to the materials shown here, there may be cases where the same thing as attached documents in “(1) Notification of installation of soot and smoke generating facilities” is required or unnecessary. Please check at the counter. In addition, multiple contents may be summarized in one drawing, but be careful not to make the contents difficult to understand.
| Documents | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Overview of the contents of the notification | Please summarize the changes in addition to the reasons for notification. |
| Guide map | Please attach a map that shows the location of the establishment pertaining to the notification. |
| Floor plan of business sites | Mark soot and smoke generating facilities, flue, chimneys, etc. to be changed with a color pen, etc., and enter the facility number, facility name, and chimney number. |
| Layout of soot and smoke generating facilities (floor plan, elevation) | Mark the facilities to be changed with a color pen, etc., and enter the facility number and facility name. |
| Drawings showing changes | Please show the drawings before and after the change of the items to be changed. Mark the target facilities and the parts to be changed with a color pen etc. |
| Explanatory materials for changes | Mark the parts to be changed with a color pen or the like. If necessary, please attach the materials before and after the change. |
| Destination of documents, etc. | Your contact information will be sent to you after the registration form review. Attach the name, postal code, location, and address (department section name, person in charge) of the destination. |
| Others | Please attach necessary instructions according to the content of the notification. |
（３） Notification of change in name, etc.
| Subsidiary provisions | Article 11 of the Air Pollution Control Law |
|---|---|
| Style | Name Change registration form (outside site) |
| Number of copies submitted | 2 copies of primary and secondary copies |
| Submission deadline | Within 30 days from the date of change |
| Details of notification | Changes related to the following:
|
（４） Notification of abolition of soot and smoke generating facilities
| Subsidiary provisions | Article 11 of the Air Pollution Control Law |
|---|---|
| Style | Abolished use of soot and smoke generating facilities registration form [Form No. 5] (outside site) |
| Number of copies submitted | 2 copies of primary and secondary copies |
| Submission deadline | Within 30 days from the date of abolition |
| Details of notification | Abolition of soot and smoke generating facilities |
| Remarks | Make sure that all soot and smoke generating facilities installed at the establishment are abolished or some soot generating facilities are abolished. If necessary, please attach a document that shows the new situation associated with the abolition of the facility (such as what the facility is to be updated). |
（５） Notification of succession of soot and smoke generating facilities
| Subsidiary provisions | Article 12 of the Air Pollution Control Law |
|---|---|
| Style | Succession registration form (outside site) |
| Number of copies submitted | 2 copies of primary and secondary copies |
| Submission deadline | Within 30 days from the date of succession |
| Details of notification | Succession of soot and smoke generating facilities |
| Remarks | Make sure that all soot and smoke generating facilities installed at the establishment are succeeded or that some soot generating facilities are succeeded. In the case of succession of some facilities, please attach a document that can identify the facilities that have been succeeded as necessary. |
4. Obligation to measure soot concentration, etc.
The installer of the soot generating facility must measure the concentration of soot and smoke emitted from the soot generating facility, record the results, and save them. (Article 16 of the Air Pollution Control Law)
- Measurement frequency, etc.Article 15 of the Air Pollution Control Law Enforcement Regulations (outside site)(Link to the relevant page of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications "Law Data Provision System").
- Recording of measurement results must be kept for 3 years. (Article 15, Paragraph 2 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Air Pollution Control Law)
If the soot and smoke generating facility falls under the designated facility stipulated in the Ordinance on conservation, etc. of Yokohama City Living Environment, in addition to the obligation to measure soot and smoke concentration, etc. based on the Air Pollution Control Law, it is also necessary to comply with the measurement obligations. In this case, the ordinance requires that records of measurement results be kept for three years, and facilities with a measurement frequency of at least once every five years must be kept for five years. (Article 27 of the Ordinance on conservation, etc. of Yokohama City Living Environment, Article 33 of the Enforcement Regulations)
Specifically, please confirm "page of the regulations about conservation of Yokohama-shi living environment".
5. Responsibilities of Business Operators
In addition to measures related to the emission of soot and smoke based on the Air Pollution Control Law, businesses shall grasp the status of the emission of soot and smoke into the atmosphere associated with business activities and take necessary measures to control the emission. Must be (Article 17-2 of the Air Pollution Control Act)
6 Notification Address and Inquiries
Please refer to "Information for Inquiry and Notification Desk".
In addition, depending on the content of the notification and consultation, it may take some time to confirm, so please come with plenty of time.
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Inquiries to this page
Atmosphere and Sound Environment Division, Environmental Protection Department, Green Environment Bureau
Telephone: 045-671-3843
Telephone: 045-671-3843
Fax: 045-550-3923
Email address: mk-taikikisei@city.yokohama.lg.jp
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