1124 Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions
1.0 General Provisions
01/11/2017
1.1 This regulation, "Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions", replaces and supersedes Regulation No. 24, "Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions" dated July 3, 1990.
1.2 This regulation is applicable to the sources of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) as set-forth herein, except:
1.2.1 Sources, other than solvent metal-cleaning sources, whose emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are not more than fifteen (15) pounds per day, unless other limits are specified herein, provided the emission rates are determined and certified in a manner acceptable to the Department.
1.2.2 Sanitary landfills conforming to the State of Delaware Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan.
1.3 No owner or operator shall substitute either methyl chloroform or methylene chloride for any other Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) for any solvent metal cleaning purpose on or after the effective date of this regulation.
1.4 Reserved.
1.5 Any owner or operator currently permitted to operate a VOC emission source under 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 or the previous Regulation No. 24 shall submit to the Department, within 90 days of the effective date of this regulation, an application to amend the current permit and to comply with the provisions of this regulation. Any owner or operator of a non-permitted source subject to the provisions of this regulation, on and after the effective date of the regulation, shall immediately submit to the Department an application for a permit to construct, modify, reconstruct or operate the source.
1.6 Any owner or operator who owns or operates a process or operation regulated by a subsequent section of this regulation may submit to the Department proposals for alternative compliance schedules. The Department may, with the concurrence of the Administrator of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), approve the alternative compliance schedules if:
1.6.1 The proposal contains projected increments of progress which are substantially equivalent to the compliance schedules in the appropriate subsequent sections of this regulation, and,
1.6.2 Final compliance with emission standards is achieved not later than that stipulated in appropriate subsequent sections of this regulation, or not later than May 31, 1995, if agreed in writing by the Department.
1.7 In the event that the applicant's schedule of interim measures is not acceptable, the Department shall give written notice to the applicant, advising that the schedule contained in the appropriate sections of this regulation will be ordered unless an equitable compromise is agreed-upon, or a public hearing is requested. The expense of such hearing shall be borne by the applicant. The Department may order a schedule to be implemented after considering relevant testimony at the hearing, or, if no hearing is requested, issue an order on its own initiative.
1.8 Any alternative compliance schedule approved by the Department shall be incorporated in the State Implementation Plan (SIP).
12 DE Reg. 347 (09/01/08)
20 DE Reg. 556 (01/01/17)
2.0 Definitions
04/11/2010
For the purpose of this regulation, the following definitions apply:
“Actual emissions” means the quantity VOCs emitted from a source during a particular time period.
"Adhesion primer" means a coating that is applied to thermoplastic olefin (TPO) parts to promote adhesion of subsequent coatings. An adhesion primer is clearly identified as an adhesion primer or adhesion promoter on its accompanying material safety data sheet.
“Aerosol coating product” means a pressurized coating product containing pigments or resins that dispenses product ingredients by means of a propellant and in packaged in a disposable can for hand-held application, or for use in specialized equipment for ground traffic marking applications.
“Air-dried coating” means a coating that is cured at a temperature below 90o C (194o F).
“As applied” means including any dilution solvents added before application of the coating.
“Baked coating” means a coating that is cured at a temperature at or above 90o C (194o F).
“Basecoat” means a pigmented topcoat that is the first coat applied as part of a multistage topcoat system.
“Bulk gasoline plant” means a gasoline storage and distribution facility with an average daily throughput of 76,000 liters (L) (20,000 gallons [gal]) of gasoline or less on a monthly average.
“Bulk gasoline terminal” means a gasoline storage facility that receives gasoline from refineries, delivers gasoline to bulk gasoline plants or to commercial or retail accounts, and has a daily throughput of more than 76,000 L (20,000 gal) of gasoline on a monthly average.
“Capture efficiency” means the weight per unit time of VOC entering a capture system and delivered to a control device divided by the weight per unit time of total VOC generated by a source of VOC, expressed as a percentage.
“Capture system” means all equipment (including, but not limited to, hoods, ducts, fans, booths, ovens, dryers, etc.) that contains, collects, and transports an air pollutant to a control device.
“Carbon absorber” means an add-on control device that uses activated carbon to absorb VOCs from a gas stream.
“Carbon adsorption system" means a carbon adsorber with an inlet and outlet for exhaust gases and a system to regenerate the saturated adsorbent.
“Clearcoat” means a topcoat that contains no pigments or only transparent pigments and that is the final coat applied as part of a multistage topcoat system.
“Coating” means a material applied onto or impregnated into a substrate for protective, decorative, or functional purposes. Such materials include, but are not limited to, paints, varnishes, sealants, adhesives, inks, maskants, and temporary protective coatings.
“Coating unit” means a series of one or more coating applicators and any associated drying area or oven wherein a coating is applied, dried, or cured. A coating unit ends at the point where the coating is dried or cured, or prior to any subsequent application of a different coating. It is not necessary to have an oven or a flash-off area in order to be included in this definition.
“Continuous vapor control system” means a vapor control system that treats vapors displaced from tanks during filling on a demand basis without intermediate accumulation.
“Control device” means equipment (such as an incinerator or carbon adsorber) used to reduce, by destruction or removal, the amount of air pollutant or pollutants in an air stream prior to discharge to the ambient air.
“Control system” means a combination of one or more capture system or systems and control device or devices working in concert to reduce discharges of pollutants to the ambient air.
“Day” means a period of 24 consecutive hours beginning at midnight local time, or beginning at a time consistent with a facility's operating schedule.
“Destruction or removal efficiency” means the amount of VOC destroyed or removed by a control device expressed as a percent of the total amount of VOC entering the device.
"Dip coating" means the application method of a coating material to a substrate by dipping the part into a tank of coating material.
“Double block-and-bleed system” means two block valves connected in series with a bleed valve or line that can vent the line between the two block valves.
"Electric-insulating and thermal-conducting coating" means a coating that displays an electrical insulation of at least 1000 volts DC per mil on a flat test plate and an average thermal conductivity of at least 0.27 BTU per hour-foot-degree Fahrenheit.
"Electrostatic spray" means a method of applying a spray coating in which opposite electric charges are applied to the substrate and the coating. The coating is attracted to the substrate by the electrostatic potential between them.
“Exempt compounds” means any of the compounds listed in 2.0 of 7 DE Admin. Code 1101 - Definitions, "Volatile Organic Compounds," which have been determined to have negligible photochemical reactivity.
For determining compliance with emission limits, VOCs will be measured according to the procedures in Methods 25 and 25A of Appendix A of 40 CFR, Part 60, and the procedures and equations in §60.755. Where such a method also measures compounds with negligible photochemical reactivity, an owner or operator may exclude these negligibly-reactive compounds when determining compliance with an emission standard. However, the Department may require such owner or operator, as a precondition to excluding these compounds for purposes of determining compliance, to provide monitoring methods and monitoring results demonstrating, to the satisfaction of the Department, the amount of negligibly-reactive compounds in the sources emissions.
In addition to the procedures for requesting a satisfactory compliance determination, where the Department proposes to allow the use of a test method for excluding negligibly-reactive compounds that is different or not specified in the approved SIP, such change shall be submitted to the U.S. EPA for approval as part of a SIP revision.
“External floating roof” means a cover over an open-top storage tank consisting of a double deck or pontoon single deck that rests upon and is supported by the volatile organic liquid being contained and is equipped with a closure seal or seals to close the space between the roof edge and tank shell.
"Extreme high-gloss coating" means a coating which, when tested by ASTM International Method D-523, adopted in 1980, shows a reflectance of 75 or more on a 600 meter.
"Extreme performance coating" means a coating used on a metal surface where the coated surface is, in its intended use, subject to the following; (a) chronic exposure to corrosive, caustic or acidic agents, chemicals, chemical fumes, chemical mixtures or solutions: or (b) repeated exposure to temperatures in excess of 250 0F; or (c) repeated heavy abrasion, including mechanical wear and repeated scrubbing with industrial grade solvents, cleansers of scouring agents.
“Facility” means all of the pollutant-emitting activities, excluding pollutant-emitting activities from mobile sources that are located on one or more contiguous or adjacent properties, and are under the control of the same person (or person under common control).
“First attempt at repair” means to take rapid action for the purpose of stopping or reducing leakage of organic material to the atmosphere using best practices.
“Flash-off area” means the space between the coating application area and the oven.
"Flow coating" means the application of a coating material to a substrate by pouring the coating over the suspended part.
“Gasoline tank truck” means a delivery tank truck used at bulk gasoline plants, bulk gasoline terminals, or gasoline dispensing facilities that is loading or unloading gasoline or that has loaded or unloaded gasoline on the immediately previous load.
“Gloss flattener” means a low-gloss coating that is formulated to eliminate glare on the interior surfaces of a vehicle for safety purposes, as specified under the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
"Hand application" means a method of applying coatings by non-mechanical hand-held equipment, including, but not limited to, paint brushes, hand rollers, caulking guns, trowels, spatulas, syringe daubers, rags and sponges.
“Heavy-duty truck” means any motor vehicle rated at greater than 3,864 kg (8,500 lb) gross weight designed primarily to transport property.
"High-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray equipment" means spray equipment that is used to apply coatings using a spray gun that operates less than or equal to 10 psig of atomized air pressure at the air cap.
“Incinerator” means a combustion apparatus in which solid, semisolid, liquid, or gaseous combustible wastes are ignited and burned and from which the solid and gaseous residues contain little or no combustible material.
“Intermittent vapor control system” means a vapor control system that employs an intermediate vapor holder to accumulate vapors displaced from tanks during filling. The control device treats the accumulated vapors only during automatically controlled cycles.
“Internal Floating Roof” means a cover or roof in a fixed-roof tank that rests upon or is floated upon, the liquid being contained, and is equipped with a closure seal or seals to close the space between the roof edge and the tank shell.
“Knife coating” means the application of a coating material to a substrate by means of drawing the substrate beneath a knife that spreads the coating evenly over the full width of the substrate.
“Leak” means a VOC emission indicated by an instrument calibrated according to Method 21 of 40 CFR, Part 60, Appendix A, using zero air (less than 10 parts per million [ppm] of hydrocarbon in air) and a mixture of methane or n-hexane and air at a concentration of about, but less than, 10,000 ppm methane or n-hexane.
“Lease custody transfer” means the transfer of produced crude oil or condensate, after processing or treating in the producing operations, from storage tanks or automatic transfer facilities to pipelines or any other forms of transportation.
“Liquid-mounted seal” means a primary seal mounted in continuous contact with the liquid between the tank wall and the floating roof around the circumference of the tank.
“Loading rack” means an aggregation or combination of gasoline loading equipment arranged so that all loading outlets in the combination can be connected to a tank truck or trailer parked in a specified loading space.
“Lower explosive limit” (LEL) means the concentration of a compound in air below which a flame will not propagate if the mixture is ignited.
“Maximum theoretical emissions” means the quantity of VOC that theoretically could be emitted by a source without control devices based on the design capacity or maximum production capacity of the source and 8,760 hours of operation per year. The design capacity or maximum production capacity includes use of coatings and inks with the highest VOC content used in practice by the source for the two preceding years.
“Maximum true vapor pressure” means the equilibrium partial pressure exerted by a stored liquid at the temperature equal to:
1. for liquids stored above or below the ambient temperature, the highest calendar-month average of the liquid storage temperature, or
2. for liquids stored at the ambient temperature, the local maximum monthly average temperature as reported by the National Weather Service. This pressure shall be determined by one of the following:
i. In accordance with methods described in American Petroleum Institute Bulletin 2517, "Evaporation Loss From External Floating Roof Tanks."
ii. By using standard reference texts.
iii. By ASTM D2879-83.
iv. By any other method approved by the Department as part of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) Revision.
"Metallic coating" means a coating which contains more than 5 grams of metal particles per liter of coating, as applied. Metal particles are pieces of a pure elemental metal or a combination of elemental metals.
"Mold-seal coating" means the initial coating applied to a new mold or a repaired mold to provide a smooth surface which, when coated with a mold release coating prevents products from sticking to the mold.
“Multicomponent coating” means a coating which is packaged in two or more parts, which parts are combined before application, and where a coreactant from one part of the coating chemically reacts, at ambient conditions, with a coreactant from another part of the coating.
"One-component coating" means a coating that is ready for application as it comes out of its container to form an acceptable dry film. A thinner, necessary to reduce the viscosity, is not considered a component.
“Open-ended valve or line” means any valve, except safety relief valves, having one side of the valve seat in contact with process fluid and one side open to the atmosphere, either directly or through open piping.
“Organic compound” means any carbon-containing chemical compound excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates, and ammonium carbonate.
“Oven” means a chamber which is used to bake, cure, polymerize, or dry a coating.
“Overall emission reduction efficiency” means the weight per unit time of VOC removed or destroyed by a control device divided by the weight per unit time of VOC generated by a source, expressed as a percentage. The overall emission reduction efficiency can also be calculated as the product of the capture efficiency and the control device destruction or removal efficiency.
“Owner or Operator” means any person who owns, leases, controls, operates or supervises a facility, a source, or air pollution control or monitoring equipment.
“Person” means any individual, partnership, copartnership, firm, company, corporation, association, joint stock company, trust, estate, political subdivision, or any other legal entity, or their legal representative, agent, or assigns.
“Petroleum” means the crude oil removed from the earth and the oils derived from tar sands, shale and coal.
“Petroleum Liquid” means petroleum condensate, and any finished or intermediate products manufactured in a petroleum refinery.
“Plastisol” means a coating made of a mixture of finely divided resin and a plasticizer. Plastisol is applied as a thick gel that solidifies when heated.
“Press-Ready Ink” means the ink, as applied to the substrate, after all solvents and diluents have been added.
“Pressure release” means the emission of materials resulting from system pressure being greater than set pressure of the pressure relief device.
"Pretreatment coating" means a coating which contains no more than 12% solids by weight, and at least 0.5% acid by weight, is used to provide surface etching, and is applied directly to metal surfaces to provide corrosion resistance, adhesion, and ease of stripping.
“Primer” means any coating applied prior to the application of a topcoat or color coat for the purposes of surface preparation, corrosion resistance, adhesion, and color uniformity.
“Process unit shutdown” means a work practice or operational procedure that stops production from a process unit or part of a process unit. An unscheduled work practice or operational procedure that stops production from a process unit or part of a process unit for less than 24 hours is not a process unit shutdown. The use of spare equipment and technically feasible bypassing of equipment without stopping production are not process unit shutdowns.
“Reid vapor pressure” means the absolute vapor pressure of volatile crude oil and volatile nonviscous petroleum liquids, except liquified petroleum gases, as determined by ASTM D323-82.
"Repair coating" means a coating used to re-coat portions of a previously coated product which has sustained mechanical damage to the coating following normal coating operations.
“Repaired” means that equipment is adjusted, or otherwise altered, in order to eliminate a leak as indicated by one of the following: an instrument reading of 10,000 ppm or greater, indication of liquids dripping, or indication by a sensor that a seal or barrier fluid system has failed.
“Roll coating” means the application of a coating material to a moving substrate by means of hard rubber, elastomeric, or metal rolls.
“Rotogravure coating” means the application of a coating material to a substrate by means of a roll coating technique in which the pattern to be applied is recessed relative to the non-image area, and the coating material is picked up in these recessed areas and is transferred to the substrate.
"Safety-indicating coatings" means a coating which changes physical characteristics, such as color, to indicate unsafe conditions.
“Shutdown” means the cessation of operation of a facility or of its emission control or emission monitoring equipment.
"Solar-absorbent coating" means a coating which has as its prime purpose the absorption of solar radiation.
"Solid-film lubricant" means a very thin coating consisting of a binder system containing as its chief pigment material one or more of molybdenum disulfide, graphite, polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE) or other solids that act as a dry lubricant between faying surfaces.
“Source” means any building, structure, equipment (excluding mobile equipment temporarily in place), or installation that directly or indirectly releases or discharges, or has the potential to release or discharge, VOCs into the atmosphere.
“Stage I Vapor Recovery System” means the control of gasoline vapor from any delivery vessel into any stationary storage vessel, where the vapor displaced by the liquid gasoline is returned to the delivery vessel and transported to the refinery.
“Stage II Vapor Recovery System” means a system that controls the emissions of gasoline vapor at the vehicle fill-pipe, where the vapor is captured and returned to a vapor-tight storage tank, or is destroyed; which achieves an overall control efficiency of at least 95%.
“Standard conditions” means a temperature of 20oC (68oF) and pressure of 760 mm Hg (29.92 in. Hg).
“Startup” means the setting in operation of a source or of its emission control or emission monitoring equipment.
"Stencil coating" means a coating which is rolled or brushed onto a template or stamp in order to add identifying letters, symbols or numbers.
“Storage Vessel” means each tank, reservoir or container used for the storage of Volatile Organic Liquids, but does not include:
1. Frames, housing, auxiliary supports or other components that are not directly involved in the containment of liquids or vapors; or
2. Subsurface caverns or porous rock reservoirs.
“Submerged fill” means the method of filling a delivery vessel or storage vessel where product enters within 150 millimeters (mm) (5.9 inches [in.]) of the bottom of the delivery or storage vessel. Bottom filling of delivery and storage vessels is included in this definition.
“Substrate” means the surface onto which a coating is applied or into which a coating is impregnated.
“Throughput” means the amount of gasoline dispensed at a gasoline dispensing facility during a calendar month after November 15, 1990.
"Touch-up coating" means a coating used to cover minor coating imperfections appearing after the main coating operation.
“Transfer efficiency” means the ratio of the amount of coating solids adhering to the object being coated to the total amount of coating solids used in the application process, expressed as a percentage.
"Two-component paint" means a coating that is manufactured in two components that are mixed shortly before use. When mixed, the two liquids rapidly crosslink to form a solid composition.
"Vacuum-metalizing coating" means the undercoat applied to the substrate on which the metal is deposited or the overcoat applied directly to the metal film. Vacuum metalizing/physical vapor deposition (PVD) is the process whereby metal is vaporized and deposited on a substrate in a vacuum chamber.
“Vapor collection system” means all piping, seals, hoses, connections, pressure-vacuum vents, and other equipment between the gasoline tank truck and the vapor processing unit or the storage tanks and vapor holder.
“Vapor control system” means a system that limits or prevents release to the atmosphere of organic compounds in the vapors displaced from a tank during the transfer of gasoline.
“Vapor-mounted seal” means a primary seal mounted so there is an annular vapor space underneath the seal. The annular vapor space is bounded by the bottom of the primary seal, the tank wall, the liquid surface and the floating roof.
“Vapor recovery system” means a vapor-gathering system capable of collecting VOC vapors and gases emitted during the operation of any transfer, storage, or process equipment.
“Vapor-tight” means equipment that allows no loss of vapors. Compliance with vapor-tight requirements can be determined by checking to ensure that the concentration at a potential leak source is not equal to or greater than 100% of the LEL when measured with a combustible gas detector, calibrated with propane, at a distance of 2.54 centimeters (cm) (1 inch) from the source.
“Vapor-tight gasoline tank truck” means a gasoline tank truck that has demonstrated within the 12 preceding months that its product delivery tank will sustain a pressure change of not more than 75 mm (3.0 in.) of water within five minutes (min) after it is pressurized to 450 mm (18 in.) of water; or when evacuated to 150 mm (5.9 in.) of water, the same tank will sustain a pressure change of not more than 75 mm (3.0 in.) of water within 5 min. This capability is to be demonstrated using the test procedures specified in Method 27 of Appendix A of 40 CFR, Part 60 (July 1, 1992).
“Volatile Organic Liquid” (VOL) means any organic liquid which can emit any Volatile Organic Compound into the atmosphere (see definition of "Volatile Organic Compound" of this regulation).
“Volatile Organic Compound” (VOC) means any carbon-containing compound excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates and ammonium carbonate, which participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions. This includes any organic compounds other than those defined as "Exempt Compounds", which have been determined to have negligible photochemical reactivity (see definition of "Exempt Compounds" of this regulation). In addition to the procedures for requesting a satisfactory compliance demonstration, where the Department proposes to allow the use of a test method for excluding negligibly reactive compounds that is different from or not specified in the approved SIP, such change shall be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) for approval as part of a SIP Revision.
“Web coating line” means all of the coating applicator or applicators, drying area or areas, or oven or ovens, located between an unwind station and a rewind station, that are used to apply coating onto a continuous strip of substrate (the web). A web coating line need not have a drying oven.
13 DE Reg. 1344 (04/01/10)
3.0 Applicability
01/11/1993
3.1 All existing, new, reconstructed and modified sources shall meet all applicable provisions of this regulation.
3.2 Nothing in this regulation shall be construed to exempt new, reconstructed or modified sources from meeting any other applicable Department or federal rules, including New Source Review requirements.
3.3 This regulation does not apply to any equipment at a facility used exclusively for chemical or physical analysis or determination of product quality and commercial acceptance provided the operation of the equipment is not an integral part of the production process and the total actual emissions from all such equipment at the facility do not exceed 204 kilograms (kg) (450 pounds [lb]) in any calendar month. Any facility claiming exemption from the provisions 3.3 of this regulation shall comply with the provisions of 3.5 of this regulation.
3.4
3.4.1 Any facility that becomes or is currently subject to the provisions of this regulation by exceeding an applicability threshold will remain subject to these provisions, even if its throughput or emissions later fall below the applicability threshold, except as provided in 3.7 of this regulation.
3.4.2 Any facility that is currently subject to a state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and will remain subject to these provisions, even if its throughput or emissions have fallen or later fall below the applicability threshold.
3.5 Any facility that claims exemption from the provisions of this regulation by reason of meeting the conditions in 3.3 of this regulation shall maintain the following annual records in a readily accessible location for at least 5 years and shall make those records available to the Department upon verbal or written request:
3.5.1 Records to document the purpose of the equipment for which the exemption is claimed.
3.5.2 Records to document the amount of each volatile organic compound (VOC)-containing material used in the equipment each calendar month and the VOC content of each material such that emissions can be determined for each calendar month.
3.6 The owner or operator of a facility or source subject to any control requirement of this regulation may comply with an alternative control plan that has been approved by the Department and the U.S. EPA.
3.7 The owner or operator of a facility or source subject to this regulation may petition the Department for exemption from the requirements of this regulation upon a showing that such facility or source no longer has the potential to emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Any exemption granted shall be embodied in a Consent Order which shall contain terms and conditions necessary to ensure that no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) may be emitted from the facility or source. For federal enforcement purposes, such exemption shall not be effective until approved by the U.S. EPA.
4.0 Compliance Certification, Recordkeeping, and Reporting Requirements for Coating Sources
4.1 To establish the records required under 4.0 of this regulation, the volatile organic compound (VOC) content of each coating, as applied, and the efficiency of each capture system and control device shall be determined by the applicable test methods and procedures specified in Appendix B and Appendix D of this regulation.
4.2 Requirements for coating sources exempt from emission limitations. Any owner or operator of a coating unit, line, or operation that is exempt from the emission limitations of 10.0 through 23.0 of this regulation because combined VOC emissions from all coating units, lines, and operations at the facility are below the applicability threshold specified in the individual sections of this regulation, before the application of capture systems and control devices, shall comply with the following for each section of this regulation from which the owner or operator claims an exemption:
4.2.1 Certification. By November 15, 1993, the owner or operator of a facility referenced in 4.2 of this regulation shall certify to the Department that the facility is exempt from emission limitations by providing all of the following:
4.2.1.1 The name and location of the facility.
4.2.1.2 The address and telephone number of the person responsible for the facility.
4.2.1.3 A declaration that the facility is exempt from the emission limitations of 10.0 through 23.0 of this regulation because combined VOC emissions from all coating units, lines, and operations at the facility that are covered by an individual section of this regulation are below the appropriate applicability threshold before the application of capture systems and control devices.
4.2.1.4 Calculations of the daily-weighted average that demonstrate that the combined VOC emissions from all coating units, lines, and operations at the facility that are covered by an individual section of this regulation for a day representative of current maximum production levels are less than 6.8 kilograms (kg) (15 pounds [lb]) before the application of capture systems and control devices. The following equation shall be used to calculate total VOC emissions for that day:
where:
T = Total VOC emissions from coating units, lines, and operations at the facility before the application of capture systems and control devices in units of kg/day (lb/day).
n = Number of different coatings applied on each coating unit, each coating line, or each operation at the facility.
i = Subscript denoting an individual coating.
Ai = Mass of VOC per volume of coating (i) (excluding water and exempt compounds), as applied, used at the facility in units of kilograms VOC per liter (kg VOC/L) (pounds VOC per gallon [lb VOC/gal]).
Bi = Volume of coating (i) (excluding water and exempt compounds), as applied, used at the facility in units of liters per day (L/day) (gallons per day [gal/day]). The instrument or method by which the owner or operator accurately measured or calculated the volume of each coating, as applied, used at the facility shall be described in the certification to the Department.
4.2.2 Recordkeeping. On and after November 15, 1993, the owner or operator of a facility referenced in 4.2 of this regulation shall collect and record all of the following information each day and maintain the information at the facility for a period of 5 years:
4.2.2.1 The name and identification number of each coating, as applied.
4.2.2.2 The mass of VOC per volume (excluding water and exempt compounds) and the volume of coating (i) (excluding water and exempt compounds), as applied, used each day.
4.2.2.3 The total VOC emissions at the facility, as calculated using the equation under 4.2.1.4 of this regulation.
4.2.3 Reporting. On and after November 15, 1993, the owner or operator of a facility referenced in 4.2 of this regulation shall notify the Department of any record showing that combined VOC emissions from all coating units, lines, and operations at the coating facility exceed 6.8 kg (15 lb) on any day, before the application of capture systems and control devices. A copy of such record shall be sent to the Department within 45 calendar days after the exceedance occurs. This reporting requirement is in addition to any other exceedance reporting requirements mandated by the State of Delaware.
4.3 Requirements for coating sources using complying coatings. Any owner or operator of a coating unit, line, or operation subject to the limitations of 10.0 through 12.0 or 13.3.1 or 14.0 through 23.0 of this regulation and complying by means of the use of complying coatings shall comply with the following:
4.3.1 Certification. By November 15, 1993, or upon startup of a new coating unit, line, or operation, or upon changing the method of compliance for an existing subject coating unit, line, or operation from daily-weighted averaging or control devices to the use of complying coatings, the owner or operator of a coating unit, line, or operation referenced in 4.3 of this regulation shall certify to the Department that the coating unit, line, or operation is or will be in compliance with the requirements of the applicable section of this regulation on and after November 15, 1993, or on and after the initial startup date. Such certification shall include:
4.3.1.1 The name and location of the facility.
4.3.1.2 The address and telephone number of the person responsible for the facility.
4.3.1.3 Identification of subject sources.
4.3.1.4 The name and identification number of each coating, as applied, on each coating unit, line, or operation.
4.3.1.5 The mass of VOC per volume (excluding water and exempt compounds) and the volume of each coating (excluding water and exempt compounds), as applied per day.
4.3.1.6 The time at which the facility's "day" begins if a time other than midnight local time is used to define a "day."
4.3.2 Recordkeeping. On and after November 15, 1993, or on and after the initial startup date, the owner or operator of a coating unit, line, or operation referenced in 4.3 of this regulation and complying by the use of complying coatings shall collect and record all of the following information each day for each coating unit, line, or operation and maintain the information at the facility for a period of five years:
4.3.2.1 The name and identification number of each coating, as applied, on each coating unit, line, or operation.
4.3.2.2 The mass of VOC per volume of each coating (excluding water and exempt compounds), as applied, used each day on each coating unit, line, or operation.
4.3.2.3 The volume of each coating applied each day on each coating unit line or operation.
4.3.3 Reporting. On and after November 15, 1993, the owner or operator of a subject coating unit, line, or operation referenced in 4.3 of this regulation shall notify the Department in either of the following instances:
4.3.3.1 Any record showing use of any non-complying coatings shall be reported by sending a copy of such record to the Department within 45 calendar days following that use.
4.3.3.2 At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of compliance from the use of complying coatings to daily-weighted averaging or control devices, the owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of 4.4.1 or 4.5.1 of this regulation, respectively, as well as 7 DE Admin. Code 1102. Upon changing the method of compliance from the use of complying coatings to daily-weighted averaging or control devices, the owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of the section of this regulation applicable to the coating unit, line, or operation referenced in 4.3 of this regulation.
4.4 Requirements for coating sources using daily-weighted averaging. Any owner or operator of a coating unit, line, or operation subject to the limitations of 10.0 through 12.0 or 13.3.1 or 14.0 through 23.0 of this regulation and complying by means of daily-weighted averaging on that unit, line, or operation shall comply with the following:
4.4.1 Certification. By November 15, 1993, or upon startup of a new coating unit, line, or operation, or upon changing the method of compliance for an existing subject coating unit, line, or operation from the use of complying coatings or control devices to daily-weighted averaging, the owner or operator of the subject coating unit, line, or operation shall certify to the Department that the coating unit, line, or operation is or will be in compliance with 4.4 of this regulation on and after November 15, 1993, or on and after the initial startup date. Such certification shall include:
4.4.1.1 the name and location of the facility.
4.4.1.2 the address and telephone number of the person responsible for the facility.
4.4.1.3 Identification of subject sources.
4.4.1.4 The name and identification number of each coating unit, line, or operation that will comply by means of daily-weighted averaging.
4.4.1.5 The instrument or method by which the owner or operator will accurately measure or calculate the volume of each coating (excluding water and exempt compounds), as applied, used each day on each coating unit, line, or operation.
4.4.1.6 The method by which the owner or operator will create and maintain records each day as required in 4.4.2 of this regulation.
4.4.1.7 Calculation of the daily-weighted average, using the procedure in 1.0 of Appendix C of this regulation, for a day representative of current or projected maximum production levels.
4.4.1.8 The time at which the facility's "day" begins if a time other than midnight local time is used to define a "day."
4.4.2 Recordkeeping. On and after November 15, 1993, or on and after the initial startup date, the owner or operator of a coating unit, line, or operation referenced in 4.4 of this regulation and complying by means of daily-weighted averaging shall collect and record all of the following information each day for each coating unit, line, or operation and maintain the information at the facility for a period of five years:
4.4.2.1 The name and identification number of each coating, as applied, on each coating unit, line, or operation.
4.4.2.2 The mass of VOC per volume (excluding water and exempt compounds) and the volume of each coating (excluding water and exempt compounds), as applied, used each day on each coating unit, line, or operation.
4.4.2.3 The daily-weighted average VOC content of all coatings, as applied, on each coating unit, line, or operation calculated according to the procedure in 1.0 of Appendix C of this regulation.
4.4.3 Reporting. On and after November 15, 1993, the owner or operator of a subject coating unit, line, or operation referenced in 4.4 of this regulation shall notify the Department in either of the following instances:
4.4.3.1 Any record showing noncompliance with the applicable daily-weighted average requirements shall be reported by sending a copy of the record to the Department within 45 calendar days following the occurrence.
4.4.3.2 At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of compliance from daily-weighted averaging to the use of complying coatings or control devices, the owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of 4.3.1 or 4.5.1 of this regulation, respectively, as well as 7 DE Admin. Code 1102. Upon changing the method of compliance from daily-weighted averaging to the use of complying coatings or control devices, the owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of the section of this regulation applicable to the coating unit, line, or operation referenced in 4.4 of this regulation.
4.5 Requirements for coating sources using control devices. Any owner or operator of a coating unit, line, or operation subject to the limitations of 10.0 through 23.0 of this regulation and complying by means of control devices shall comply with the following:
4.5.1 Testing of control equipment. By November 15, 1993, or upon startup of a new coating unit, line, or operation, or upon changing the method of compliance for an existing coating unit, line, or operation from the use of complying coatings or daily-weighted averaging to control devices, the owner or operator of the subject coating unit, line, or operation shall perform a compliance test. Testing shall be performed within 90 days of startup, and pursuant to the procedures in Appendix A through Appendix D of this regulation. The owner or operator of the subject coating unit, line, or operation shall submit to the Department the results of all tests and calculations necessary to demonstrate that the subject coating unit, line, or operation is or will be in compliance with the applicable section of this regulation on and after November 15, 1993, or on and after the initial startup date.
4.5.2 Recordkeeping. On and after November 15, 1993, or on and after the initial startup date, the owner or operator of a coating unit, line, or operation referenced in 4.5 of this regulation shall collect and record all of the following information each day for each coating unit, line, or operation and maintain the information at the facility for a period of five years:
4.5.2.1 The name and identification number of each coating used on each coating unit, line, or operation.
4.5.2.2 The mass of VOC per unit volume of coating solids, as applied, the volume solids content, as applied, and the volume, as applied, of each coating used each day on each coating unit, line, or operation.
4.5.2.3 The maximum VOC content (mass of VOC per unit volume of coating solids, as applied) or the daily-weighted average VOC content (mass of VOC per unit volume of coating solids, as applied) of the coatings used each day on each coating unit, line, or operation.
4.5.2.4 The required overall emission reduction efficiency for each day for each coating unit, line, or operation as determined in 10.5.1.3, 11.4, 12.5.1.3, 13.5.1.3, 14.5.1.3, 15.5.1.3, 16.5.1.3, 17.5.1.3, 18.5.1.3, 19.5.1.3, 20.5.1.3, 21.5.1.3, 22.5.1.3, 23.5.1.3 of this regulation.
4.5.2.5 The actual overall emission reduction efficiency achieved for each day for each coating unit, line, or operation as determined in 3.0 of Appendix D of this regulation.
4.5.2.6 Control device monitoring data.
4.5.2.7 A log of operating time for the capture system, control device, monitoring equipment, and the associated coating unit, line, or operation.
4.5.2.8 A maintenance log for the capture system, control device, and monitoring equipment detailing all routine and non-routine maintenance performed including dates and duration of any outages.
4.5.2.9 For thermal incinerators, all 3-hour periods of operation in which the average combustion temperature was more than 28°C (50°F) below the average combustion temperature during the most recent performance test that demonstrated that the facility was in compliance. The combustion chamber set-point shall be no less than that during the most recent performance test that demonstrated that the facility was in compliance.
4.5.2.10 For catalytic incinerators, all 3-hour periods of operation in which the average temperature of the process vent stream immediately before the catalyst bed is more than 28°C (50°F) below the average temperature of the process vent stream immediately before the catalyst bed during the most recent performance test that demonstrated that the facility was in compliance. The set-point for the process vent stream immediately before the catalyst bed shall be no less than that during the most recent performance test that demonstrated that the facility was in compliance.
4.5.2.11 For carbon adsorbers, all three-hour periods of operation during which either the average VOC concentration or the reading of organics in the exhaust gases is more than 20% greater than the average exhaust gas concentration or reading measured by the organics monitoring device during the most recent determination of the recovery efficiency of the carbon adsorber that demonstrated that the facility was in compliance.
4.5.3 Reporting. On and after November 15, 1993, the owner or operator of a subject coating unit, line, or operation referenced in 4.5 of this regulation shall notify the Department in either of the following instances:
4.5.3.1 Any record showing noncompliance with the applicable requirements for control devices shall be reported by sending a copy of the record to the Department within 45 calendar days following the occurrence.
4.5.3.2 At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of compliance from control devices to the use of complying coatings or daily-weighted averaging, the owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of 4.3.1 or 4.4.1 of this regulation, respectively, as well as 7 DE Admin. Code 1102. Upon changing the method of compliance from control devices to the use of complying coatings or daily-weighted averaging, the owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of the section of this regulation applicable to the coating unit, line, or operation referenced in 4.5 of this regulation.
5.0 Compliance Certification, Recordkeeping, and Reporting Requirements for Non-Coating Sources
01/11/1993
5.1 Initial compliance certification. The owner or operator of any facility containing sources subject to 5.0 of this regulation shall submit to the Department an initial compliance certification by November 15, 1993. The owner or operator of any new facility containing sources that become subject to 5.0 of this regulation after November 15, 1992 shall submit an initial compliance certification immediately upon startup of the facility.
5.1.1 The initial compliance certification shall provide at a minimum the following information:
5.1.1.1 The name and location of the facility.
5.1.1.2 The address and telephone number of the person responsible for the facility.
5.1.1.3 Identification of subject sources.
5.1.2 For each subject source, the initial compliance certification shall also provide at a minimum:
5.1.2.1 The applicable emission limitation, equipment specification, or work practice.
5.1.2.2 The method of compliance.
5.1.2.3 For each source subject to numerical emission limitations of this regulation, the estimated emissions without control.
5.1.2.4 The control system or systems in use.
5.1.2.5 The design performance efficiency of the control system.
5.1.2.6 For each source subject to numerical emission limitations of this regulation, the estimated emissions after control.
5.1.2.7 Certification that each subject source at the facility is in compliance with the applicable emission limitation, equipment specification, or work practice.
5.1.2.8 The time at which the facility's "day" begins if a time other than midnight local time is used to define a "day."
5.2 Reports of excess emissions. The owner or operator of any facility containing sources subject to 5.0 of this regulation shall, for each occurrence of excess emissions, within 30 calendar days of becoming aware of such occurrence, supply the Department with the following information, in addition to complying with any other reporting requirements mandated by the State of Delaware:
5.2.1 The name and location of the facility.
5.2.2 The subject sources that caused the excess emissions.
5.2.3 The time and date of first observation of the excess emissions.
5.2.4 The cause and expected duration of the excess emissions.
5.2.5 For sources subject to numerical emission limitations, the estimated rate of emissions (expressed in the units of the applicable emission limitation) and the operating data and calculations used in determining the magnitude of the excess emissions.
5.2.6 The proposed corrective actions and schedule to correct the conditions causing the excess emissions.
5.3 Requirements for sources using control devices.
5.3.1 Testing of control equipment. By November 15, 1993, or upon startup of a new source, or upon changing the method of compliance for an existing source, the owner or operator of the subject source shall perform all tests and submit to the Department the results of all tests and calculations necessary to demonstrate that the subject source will be in compliance with the applicable section of this regulation on and after November 15, 1993, or on and after the initial startup date.
5.3.2 Recordkeeping.
5.3.2.1 Each owner or operator of a source subject to 5.0 of this regulation shall maintain up-to-date, readily accessible continuous records of any equipment operating parameters specified to be monitored in the applicable section of this regulation as well as up-to-date, readily accessible records of periods of operation during which the parameter boundaries established during the most recent performance test are exceeded. These records shall be maintained for at least five years. The Department may at any time require a report of these data. Periods of operation during which the parameter boundaries established during the most recent performance tests are exceeded are defined as follows:
5.3.2.1.1 For thermal incinerators, all three-hour periods of operation in which the average combustion temperature was more than 28°C (50°F) below the average combustion temperature during the most recent performance test that demonstrated that the facility was in compliance. The combustion chamber set-point shall be no less than that during the most recent performance test that demonstrated that the facility was in compliance.
5.3.2.1.2 For catalytic incinerators, all three-hour periods of operation in which the average temperature of the process vent stream immediately before the catalyst bed is more than 28°C (50°F) below the average temperature of the process vent stream immediately before the catalyst bed during the most recent performance test that demonstrated that the facility was in compliance. The set-point for the process vent stream immediately before the catalyst bed shall be no less than that during the most recent performance test that demonstrated that the facility was in compliance.
5.3.2.1.3 For carbon adsorbers, all three-hour periods of operation during which either the average VOC concentration or the reading of organics in the exhaust gases is more than 20% greater than the average exhaust gas concentration or reading measured by the organics monitoring device during the most recent determination of the recovery efficiency of the carbon adsorber that demonstrated that the facility was in compliance.
5.3.2.2 A log of operating time for the capture system, control device, monitoring equipment, and the associated source.
5.3.2.3 A maintenance log for the capture system, control device, and monitoring equipment detailing all routine and non-routine maintenance performed including dates and duration of any outages.
6.0 General Recordkeeping
01/11/1993
Each owner or operator of a source subject to this regulation shall maintain all records necessary for determining compliance with this regulation at the facility for a period of five years.
7.0 Circumvention
7.1 No owner or operator subject to this regulation may build, erect, install, or use any article, machine, equipment, process, or other method the use of which conceals emissions that would otherwise constitute non-compliance with an applicable section of this regulation.
7.2 7.1 of this regulation includes, but is not limited to, the use of gaseous diluents to achieve compliance, and the piecemeal carrying out of an operation to avoid coverage by a section of this regulation that applies only to operations larger than a specified size.
7.3 No owner or operator of a facility subject to this regulation shall discharge or dispose of VOCs or material containing VOCs to surface impoundments, pits, wastewater treatment facilities or sewers for the purpose of circumventing any provision or requirement of this regulation.
8.0 Handling, Storage, and Disposal of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
03/11/11
8.1 Except as provided for in 8.3 of this regulation, the requirements of 8.0 of this regulation apply to any facility that is subject to any of the requirements of 10.0 through 50.0 of this regulation, and any facility that emits at least 6.8 kg/day (15 lb/day) of VOC before consideration of controls.
8.2 Definitions
"Cleanup solvent" means a VOC-containing material used to remove any loosely held uncured (i.e., not dry to the touch) adhesive or sealant that is subject to 4.0 of 7 DE Admin. Code 1141 from a substrate, or to clean equipment used in applying an adhesive or sealant subject to 4.0 of 7 DE Admin. Code 1141.
"Electrical and electronic components" means components and assemblies of components that generate, convert, transmit, or modify electrical energy. Electrical and electronic components include, but are not limited to, wires, windings, stators, rotors, magnets, contacts, relays, printed circuit boards, printed wire assemblies, wiring boards, integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors and transistors. Cabinets in which electrical and electronic components are housed are not considered electrical and electronic components.
"Flushing" means pumping a solvent from a reservoir through a pipe or hose or through equipment (e.g., pipes, hoses, tanks) to remove contaminants or residue.
"Hand-wiping" means a method of cleaning a surface by physically rubbing it with a material such as a rag, paper, sponge or a cotton swab moistened with a solvent.
"Medical device" means an instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent or other similar article, including any component or accessory that is, (i) intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of diseases, or (ii) is intended to affect the structure or any function of the body, or (iii) is defined in the National Formulary or the United States Pharmacopoeia or any supplement to it.
"Non-manufacturing area cleaning" means the cleaning of cafeterias, laboratories, pilot facilities, restrooms, office buildings, etc.
"Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing" means Medical devices; pharmaceutical products; and associated manufacturing and product handling equipment and material, work surfaces, maintenance tools and room surfaces that are subject to US FDA current Good Manufacturing/Laboratory Practice, or CDC/NIH guidelines for biological disinfection of surfaces.
“Pharmaceutical product” means a preparation or compound, which includes any drug, analgesic, decongestant, antihistamine, cough suppressant, vitamin, mineral or herb supplement intended for human or animal consumption and used to cure, mitigate or treat disease or improve or enhance health.
"Precision optics" means the optical elements used in electro-optical devices that are designed to sense, detect, or transmit light energy, including specific wavelengths of light energy and changes of light energy levels.
"Solvent Cleaning Operation" means the removal of uncured adhesives, inks, coatings, or contaminants including dirt, soil, and grease from parts, products, tools, machinery, equipment, and general work areas. Solvent cleaning operations include hand-wiping, surface preparation, flushing and the cleaning of spray guns/cleaning of equipment used to spray coatings, adhesives, etc.
"Stripping" means the removal of cured coatings, cured inks, or cured adhesives.
"Surface preparation" means the removal of contaminants such as dust, soil, oil, grease, etc., prior to coating, adhesive, or ink applications.
"Surface preparation solvent" means a solvent used to remove dirt, oil and other contaminants from a substrate prior to the application of a primer, adhesive or sealant that is subject to 4.0 of 7 DE Admin. Code 1141.
8.3 Exemptions.
8.3.1 The requirements of 8.0 this regulation do not apply to any equipment or operation that is specifically subject to the emission limitations of 10.0, 11.0 or 38.0 of this regulation; or to any piece of equipment that is specifically subject to the requirements of 33.0 of this regulation.
8.3.2 Existing sources affected by 8.0 of this regulation shall comply with the provisions of 8.0 of this regulation on and after March 11, 2011, except for the requirements of 8.5 of this regulation. Existing sources affected by 8.5 of this regulation shall comply with the requirements of 8.5 of this regulation beginning as soon as practical, but no later than March 11, 2012. New, modified, or reconstructed sources affected by 8.0 of this regulation shall comply with the provisions of 8.0 of this regulation on and after startup.
8.3.3 The requirements of 8.5 of this regulation shall not apply to any facility subject to 47.0 of this regulation, or to:
8.3.3.1 The surface preparation or cleaning of electrical and electronic components;
8.3.3.2 The surface preparation or cleaning of precision optics;
8.3.3.3 The surface preparation or cleaning of numismatic dies;
8.3.3.4 Stripping of cured inks, coatings, and adhesives;
8.3.3.5 The cleaning of resin, coating, ink, and adhesive mixing, molding, and application equipment;
8.3.3.6 Surface preparation associated with research and development activities;
8.3.3.7 Surface preparation associated with medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing;
8.3.3.8 Cleaning associated with performance or quality assurance testing of coatings, inks, or adhesives involved;
8.3.3.9 Non-manufacturing area cleaning, and
8.3.3.10 The use of any surface preparation solvent or cleanup solvent subject to 4.0 of 7 DE Admin. Code 1141.
8.4 Work Practice Standards.
8.4.1 No owner or operator of a facility subject to 8.4 of this regulation may cause, allow, or permit the disposal of more than five kilograms (kg) (11 pounds [lb]) of any VOC, or of any materials containing more than five kg (11 lb) of any VOCs, at that facility in any one day in a manner that would permit the evaporation of VOC into the ambient air. This provision does not apply to:
8.4.1.1 Any VOC or material containing VOC emitted from a regulated entity that is subject to a VOC standard under this regulation.
8.4.1.2 Coating sources that are exempt from the emission limitations of 10.0 through 23.0 of this regulation.
8.4.1.3 Waste paint (sludge) handling systems, water treatment systems, and other similar operations at coating facilities using complying coatings.
8.4.1.4 Any VOC or material containing VOCs used during process maintenance turnarounds for cleaning purposes, provided that the provisions of 8.4.3, 8.4.4, 8.4.5 and 8.4.6 of this regulation are followed.
8.4.2 The requirements of 8.4.1 of this regulation includes, but are not limited to, the disposal of VOC from VOC control devices.
8.4.3 No owner or operator of a facility subject to 8.4 of this regulation shall use open containers for the storage or disposal of cloth or paper impregnated with VOCs. Containers for the storage or disposal of cloth or paper impregnated with VOCs shall be kept closed, except when adding or removing material.
8.4.4 No owner or operator of a facility subject to 8.4 of this regulation shall store in open containers spent or fresh VOC or VOC containing material. Containers for the storage of spent or fresh VOCs or VOC containing material shall be kept closed, except when adding or removing material.
8.4.5 No owner or operator of a facility subject to 8.4 of this regulation shall use VOC for the cleanup of spray equipment unless one or more of the following methods are used to collect the cleaning compounds and to minimize their evaporation to the atmosphere.
8.4.5.1 Use of an enclosed spray gun cleaning system that is kept closed when not in use.
8.4.5.2 Non-atomized discharge of solvent into a waste container that is kept closed when not in use.
8.4.5.3 Disassembly of the spray gun and cleaning in a vat that is kept closed when not in use.
8.4.5.4 Atomized spray into a waste container that is fitted with a device that captures atomized solvent emissions.
8.4.5.5 Any alternative technique that has been demonstrated to, and accepted by the Department as producing emissions that are equal to or less than the emissions from the techniques specified in 8.4.5.1 through 8.4.5.4 of this regulation. Emissions from any alternative technique shall be demonstrated pursuant to test protocols that are approved in advance by the Department.
8.4.6 Any owner or operator of a facility subject to 8.4 of this regulation shall:
8.4.6.1 Convey VOC-containing cleaning materials from one location to another in closed containers or pipes.
8.4.6.2 Handle and transfer all fresh and spent cleaning solvent and other VOC-containing material to or from any container, tank, vat, vessel, mixing vessel, or piping system, etc. in such a manner that minimizes spills and other losses.
8.4.6.3 Clean up spills of fresh and spent cleaning solvent and other VOC-containing material immediately.
8.4.7 Any owner or operator of a facility subject to 8.4 of this regulation shall minimize air circulation around cleaning operations and shall implement equipment practices that minimize emissions including keeping part cleaners covered when not in use, and maintaining cleaning equipment to repair solvent leaks.
8.5 Control Requirements. No owner or operator of a facility subject to 8.5 of this regulation shall use any liquid VOC containing material for any solvent cleaning operation that does not meet one of the requirements of 8.5.1 through 8.5.3.
8.5.1 The VOC content is equal to or less than 50 grams VOC per liter (0.42 1b/gal), as applied, or
8.5.2 The VOC composite vapor pressure is equal to or less than 8 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) at 20 degrees Celsius (20°C), as applied, or
8.5.3 The emissions of that material are controlled by an emission control system that:
8.5.3.1 Achieves an overall control efficiency of equal to or greater than 85 percent, by weight, or
8.5.3.2 Maintains a maximum outlet total organic carbon concentration of 20 parts per million by volume (ppmv) as carbon (C1) on a dry basis.
8.6 Test Methods and Procedures.
8.6.1 Any owner or operator subject to 8.5.1 of this regulation shall determine the VOC content of each cleaning solution using the test methods and procedures specified in Appendix A and Appendix B of this regulation, or using the manufacturer's product formulation data, and the following equation:
VOC Content (in grams per liter of material) = (WS -WW -Wes)/Vm
(8-1)
Where:
WS = Weight of volatile compounds in grams(g);
WW = Weight of water, in g;
Wes = Weight of exempt compounds in g;
Vm = Volume of material in liters
8.6.2 Any owner or operator subject to 8.5.2 of this regulation shall determine the VOC composite vapor pressure of each cleaning solution using the test methods and procedures specified in Appendix A and Appendix B of this regulation, or using the manufacturer's product formulation data, and the following equation:
(8-2)
Where:
Wi = Weight of the ith VOC compound, in grams (g);
Ww = Weight of water, in g;
We = Weight of exempt compound, in g;
MWi = Molecular weight of the ith VOC compound, in grams per gram-mole
MWw = Molecular weight of water, in grams per gram-mole
MWe = Molecular weight of exempt compound, in grams per gram-mole;
PPc= VOC composite partial pressure at 20°C, in mmHg
VPi = Vapor pressure of the ith VOC compound at 20°C, in mmHg
8.6.3 Any owner or operator subject to 8.5.3 of this regulation shall conduct an initial test to demonstrate the efficiency of each emission control system using the applicable test methods and procedures specified in Appendix A through Appendix E of this regulation. The cleaning operation shall operate at maximum operating conditions and flow rates during any emission testing.
8.7 Recordkeeping. Any owner or operator subject to 8.5 of this regulation shall maintain all of the information necessary for the Department to determine compliance with the applicable requirements of 8.5 of this regulation. Such information shall be made available to the Department upon verbal or written request, and shall be maintained for a minimum of five years from the date such record is created. Information sufficient to determine compliance shall include, but is not limited to the following:
8.7.1 Name and quantity of each cleaning solvent used,
8.7.2 VOC content or vapor pressure of each cleaning solvent, as applied,
8.7.3 Material Safety Data Sheets for all cleaning solvents used,
8.7.4 Documentation of air pollution control equipment efficiency or capture efficiency, if applicable,
8.7.5 Date and type of maintenance performed on air pollution control or capture equipment, if applicable, and
8.7.6 Quantity of non-compliant solvent used, in gallons, for each day, each week, and calendar year.
14 DE Reg. 902 (03/01/11)
9.0 Compliance, Permits, Enforceability
01/11/1993
9.1 Compliance with the provisions of this regulation is required immediately upon promulgation.
9.2 Permits. After the effective date of this regulation, no owner or operator shall construct, modify or operate any source subject to this regulation without first obtaining a permit for such construction, modification or operation pursuant to the provisions of 7 DE Admin. Code 1102.
9.3 Compliance Programs and Schedules. For sources as a result of this regulation that are required to make major process changes or major capital expenditures, as determined by the Department, an acceptable program to comply with this regulation shall be developed and submitted to the Department by the owner or operator of such source within 180 days of the effective date of the regulation. The program shall include the dates for ordering, receiving, installation and startup of necessary equipment. All such programs shall contain a schedule and timetable for compliance certification, including increments of progress which will require compliance with the applicable requirements as expeditiously as practicable, but not later than the date specified in the applicable requirement. [Note: For federal purposes and for federal enforcement, no such program approved by the Department shall be federally-approved pursuant to the Clean Air Act until the Administrator of the U.S. EPA determines that such program was approved in accordance with these requirements, or within the applicable provisions of the Federal Clean Air Act, and any such program approved by the Department shall cease to be federally approved upon a determination by the Administrator of the U.S. EPA that it was not issued in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Federal Clean Air Act].
9.4 Enforceability. For the purpose of federal enforceability of the provisions of this regulation, references to the Department shall also mean the Administrator of the U.S. EPA.
10.0 Aerospace Coatings
02/11/2003
10.1 Applicability
10.1.1 Except as provided for in 10.1.2 and 10.1.3 of this regulation, 10.0 of this regulation applies to any owner or operator of any aerospace manufacturing or rework facility that conducts any of the following operation or operations:
10.1.1.1 hand-wipe cleaning;
10.1.1.2 spray gun cleaning;
10.1.1.3 flush cleaning;
10.1.1.4 primer, topcoat, self-priming topcoat, and specialty coating application;
10.1.1.5 the depainting of the outer surface of aerospace vehicles (except for depainting parts or units normally removed during depainting);
10.1.1.6 Type I or Type II chemical milling maskant application; and
10.1.1.7 VOC handling and storage.
10.1.2 Except for the requirements in 10.3.8 of this regualtion, 10.0 of this regulation does not apply to the following operations in any aerospace manufacturing or rework facility:
10.1.2.1 Chemical milling;
10.1.2.2 Metal finishing;
10.1.2.3 Electrodeposition (except for the electrodeposition of paints); and
10.1.2.4 Composite processing operations (except for cleaning and coating of composite parts or components that become part of an Aerospace vehicle or component as well as composite tooling that comes in contact with such composite parts or components prior to cure).
10.1.3 The requirements of 10.0 of this regulation do not apply to aerospace manufacturing or rework facilities whose plant-wide, actual emissions from the operations in 10.1.1 of this regulation without control devices are less than 6.8 kilograms (kg) (15 pounds [lbs]) of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per day.
10.1.4 Existing sources affected by 10.0 of this regulation shall comply with the provisions of 10.0 of this regulation on and after the effective date of 10.0 of this regulation, except for the requirements of 10.3.6.2 and 10.3.7 of this regulation. Existing sources affected by 10.0 of this regulation shall comply with the requirements of 10.3.6.2 and 10.3.7 of this regulation beginning as soon as practical, but no later than the date one year after the effective date of 10.0 of this regulation. New, modified, or reconstructed sources affected by 10.0 of this regulation shall comply with the provisions of 10.0 of this regulation on and after startup. Not withstanding 1.5 of this regulation, any owner or operator currently permitted under 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 or 1130, or both 1102 and 1130 to operate an aerospace manufacturing or rework facility shall submit to the Department an application to amend the current permit and to comply with the provisions of this Section, pursuant to 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 or 1130, or both 1102 and 1130, as applicable.
10.1.5 Any facility that becomes or is currently subject to the provisions of 10.0 of this regulation by exceeding the applicability threshold in 10.1.3 of this regulation shall remain subject to these provisions even if its emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.
10.1.6 Any facility that is currently subject to a state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and shall remain subject to these provisions, even if its throughput or emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.
10.2 Definitions. As used in 10.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), or in 2.0 of this regulation of the State of Delaware “Regulations Governing the Control of Air Pollution.”
“Ablative coating” means a specialty coating that chars when exposed to open flame or extreme temperatures, as would occur during the failure of an engine casing or during aerodynamic heating. The ablative char surface serves as an insulation barrier, protecting adjacent components from the heat or open flame.
“Adhesion promoter” means a very thin specialty coating applied to a substrate to promote wetting and form a chemical bond with the subsequently applied material.
“Adhesive bonding” means the joining together of two or more metal parts, such as the parts of a honeycomb core. The surfaces to be bonded are first coated with an adhesive bonding primer to promote adhesion and protect from subsequent corrosion. Structural adhesives are applied as either a thin film or as a paste, and can be oven cured or cured in an autoclave.
“Adhesive bonding primer” means a specialty coating that is applied in a thin film to aerospace components for the purpose of corrosion inhibition and increased adhesive bond strength by attachment. There are two categories of adhesive bonding primers: primers with a design cure at 250oF or below and primers with a design cure above 250oF.
“Aerospace manufacturing or rework facility” means a commercial, civil, or military facility that produces in any amount an aerospace vehicle or component, or a commercial, civil, or military facility that reworks (or repairs) any aerospace vehicle or component.
“Aerospace vehicle or component” means any fabricated part, processed part, assembly of parts, or completed unit of any aircraft including, but not limited to, airplanes, helicopters, missiles, rockets, and space vehicles.
“Aircraft fluid system” means those systems that handle hydraulic fluids, fuel, cooling fluids, or oils.
“Aircraft transparency” means the aircraft windshield, canopy, passenger windows, lenses and other components that are constructed of transparent materials.
“Antichafe coating” means a coating applied to areas of moving aerospace components that may rub during normal operations or installation.
“Bearing coating” means a specialty coating applied to an antifriction bearing, a bearing housing, or the area adjacent to such a bearing in order to facilitate bearing function or to protect base material from excessive wear. A material shall not be classified as a bearing coating if it can also be classified as a dry lubricative material or a solid film lubricant.
“Bonding maskant” means a temporary specialty coating used to protect selected areas of aerospace parts from strong acid or alkaline solutions during processing for bonding.
“Brush coating” means the application of a coating material to a substrate by means of a brush (this technique is commonly used for touch-up and maskant operations).
“Caulking and smoothing compounds” means semi-solid specialty coating materials which are applied by hand application methods and are used to aerodynamically smooth exterior vehicle surfaces or fill cavities such as bolt hole accesses. A material shall not be classified as a caulking and smoothing compound if it can also be classified as a sealant.
“Chemical agent-resistant coating (CARC)” means an exterior topcoat; specialty coating designed to withstand exposure to chemical warfare agents or the decontaminants used on these agents.
“Chemical milling” means a process used to reduce the thickness of selected areas of metal parts in order to reduce weight by submerging the metal parts in an etchant.
“Chemical milling maskant” means a coating that is applied directly to aluminum components to protect surface areas when chemically milling the component with a Type I or II etchant. Type I chemical milling maskants are used with a Type I etchant and Type II chemical milling maskants are used with a Type II etchant. This definition does not include bonding maskants, critical use and line sealer maskants, and seal coat maskants. Additionally, maskants that must be used with a combination of Type I or II etchants and any of the above types of maskants (i.e., bonding, critical use and line sealer, and seal coat) are not included.
“Chemical milling maskant application” means the use of spray equipment or a dip tank to apply a Chemical milling maskant, prior to chemically milling the component with a Type I or II etchant.
“Cleaning operation” means collectively spray gun, hand-wipe, and flush cleaning operations.
“Cleaning solvent” means a liquid VOC containing material used for hand-wipe, spray gun, or flush cleaning.
“Clear coating” means a transparent coating applied to any substrate.
“Coating” means a material that is applied to the surface of an aerospace vehicle or component to form a decorative, protective, or functional solid film, or the solid film itself.
“Coating operation” means the use of a spray booth, tank, or other enclosure or area, such as a hangar, for the application of a single type of coating (e.g., primer). The use of the same spray booth for the application of another type of coating (e.g., topcoat) constitutes a separate coating operation for which compliance determinations are performed separately.
“Commercial exterior aerodynamic structure primer” means a specialty coating primer used on aerodynamic components and structures that protrude from the fuselage, such as wings and attached components, control surfaces, horizontal stabilizers, vertical fins, wing-to-body fairings, antennae, and landing gear and doors, for the purpose of extended corrosion protection and enhanced adhesion.
“Commercial interior adhesive” means specialty coating materials used in the bonding of passenger cabin interior components that meet the FAA fireworthiness requirements.
“Compatible substrate primer” means a specialty coating that is either a compatible epoxy primer or an adhesive primer. Compatible epoxy primer is primer that is compatible with the filled elastomeric coating and is epoxy based. The compatible substrate primer is an epoxy-polyamide primer used to promote adhesion of elastomeric coatings such as impact-resistant coatings. Adhesive primer is a coating that (1) inhibits corrosion and serves as a primer applied to bare metal surfaces or prior to adhesive application, or (2) is applied to surfaces that can be expected to contain fuel. Fuel tank coatings are excluded from this category.
“Composite processing operations” include layup, thermal forming, debulking, curing, break-out, compression molding, and injection molding. Layup means the process of assembling the layers of the composite structure by positioning composite material in a mold and impregnating the material with a resin. Thermal forming means the process of forming the layup in a mold, which usually takes place in an autoclave. Debulking means the simultaneous application of low-level heat and pressure to the composite structure to force out excess resin, trapped air, vapor, and volatiles from between the layers of the composite structure. Curing means the process of changing the resin into a solid material through a polymerization reaction. Break-out means the removal of the composite structure from the mold or curing fixtures. Compression molding means the process of filling one half of molds with a molding compound, closing the mold, and applying heat and pressure until the material is cured. Injection molding means the use of a closed mold, where the molding compound is injected into the mold, maintained under pressure, and then cured by applying heat.
“Corrosion prevention system” means a coating system that provides corrosion protection by displacing water and penetrating mating surfaces, forming a protective barrier between the metal surface and moisture. Coatings containing oils or waxes are excluded from this category.
“Critical use line and sealer maskant” means a temporary specialty coating, not covered under other maskant categories, used to protect selected areas of aerospace parts from strong acid or alkaline solutions such as those used in anodizing, plating, chemical milling and processing of magnesium, titanium, or high-strength steel, high-precision aluminum chemical milling of deep cuts, and aluminum chemical milling of complex shapes. Materials used for repairs or to bridge gaps left by scribing operations (i.e., line sealer) are also included in this category.
“Cryogenic flexible primer” means a specialty coating primer designed to provide corrosion resistance, flexibility, and adhesion of subsequent coating systems when exposed to loads up to and surpassing the yield point of the substrate at cryogenic temperatures (-275oF and below).
“Cryoprotective coating” means a specialty coating that insulates cryogenic or subcooled surfaces to limit propellant boil-off, maintain structural integrity of metallic structures during ascent or re-entry, and prevent ice formation.
“Cyanoacrylate adhesive” means a fast-setting, single component specialty coating adhesive that cures at room temperature. Also known as “super glue.”
“Depainting” means the removal of any coating from the outer surface of an aerospace vehicle or component by either chemical or non-chemical means.
“Depainting operation” means the use of a chemical agent, media blasting, or any other technique to remove coatings from the outer surface of aerospace vehicles or components. The depainting operation includes washing of the aerospace vehicle or component to remove residual stripper and coating residue.
“Dip coating” means the application of a coating material to a substrate by dipping the part into a tank of the coating material.
“Dry lubricative material” means a specialty coating consisting of lauric acid, cetyl alcohol, waxes, or other noncross linked or resin-bound materials that act as a dry lubricant.
“Electric or radiation-effect coating” means a specialty coating or coating system engineered to interact, through absorption or reflection, with specific regions of the electromagnetic energy spectrum, such as the ultraviolet, visible, infrared, or microwave regions. Uses include, but are not limited to, lightning strike protection, electromagnetic pulse (EMP) protection, and radar avoidance. Coatings that have been designated as “classified” by the Department of Defense are exempt.
“Electrodeposition” means an additive process for metal substrates in which another metal layer is added to the substrate in order to enhance corrosion and wear resistance necessary for the successful performance of the component. The two types of electrodeposition typically used are electroplating and plasma arc spraying.
“Electrostatic discharge and electromagnetic interference (EMI) coating” means a specialty coating applied to space vehicles, missiles, aircraft radomes, and helicopter blades to disperse static energy or reduce electromagnetic interference.
“Electrostatic spray” means a method of applying a spray coating in which opposite electrical charges are applied to the substrate and the coating. The coating is attracted to the substrate by the electrostatic potential between them.
“Elevated-temperature Skydrol-resistant commercial primer” means a specialty coating primer applied primarily to commercial aircraft (or commercial aircraft adapted for military use) that must withstand immersion in phosphate-ester (PE) hydraulic fluid (Skydrol 500b or equivalent) at the elevated temperature of 150oF for 1,000 hours.
“Epoxy polyamide topcoat” means a specialty coating used where harder films are required or where engraving is accomplished in camouflage colors.
“Etchant” means a chemical used to mill a part or subassembly (e.g., sodium hydroxide for aluminum parts).
“Exempt solvent” means an organic compound that has been determined to have negligible photochemical reactivity, as specified, and is defined in 2.0 of this regulation under “exempt compounds.”
“Fire-resistant (interior) coating” means for civilian aircraft, fire-resistant interior coatings used on passenger cabin interior parts that are subject to the FAA fire worthiness requirements. For military aircraft, fire-resistant interior coatings mean coatings that are used on parts that are subject to the flammability requirements of MIL-STD-1630A and MIL-A-87721. For space applications, fireresistant interior coatings means coatings that are used on parts that are subject to the flammability requirements of SE-R-0006 and SSP 30233.
“Flexible primer” means a specialty coating primer that meets flexibility requirements such as those needed for adhesive bond primed fastener heads or on surfaces expected to contain fuel. The flexible coating is required because it provides a compatible, flexible substrate over bonded sheet rubber and rubber-type coatings as well as a flexible bridge between the fasteners, skin, and skin-to-skin joints on outer aircraft skins. This flexible bridge allows more topcoat flexibility around fasteners and decreases the chance of the topcoat cracking around the fasteners. The result is better corrosion resistance.
“Flow coating” means the application of a coating material to a substrate by pouring the coating over the suspended part.
“Flush cleaning” means the cleaning of an aerospace vehicle or component by passing solvent over, into, or through the vehicle or component. The solvent may simply be poured into the vehicle or component and then drained, or assisted by air or hydraulic pressure, or by pumping. Hand-wipe cleaning operations where wiping, scrubbing, mopping, or other hand action is used are not flush cleaning operations.
“Formulation” means a specific coating made by a specific manufacturer. Each different color of a specific coating is considered a separate formulation.
“Fuel tank adhesive” means a specialty coating adhesive used to bond components exposed to fuel which shall be compatible with fuel tank coatings.
“Fuel tank coating” means a specialty coating applied to fuel tank components for the purpose of corrosion or bacterial growth inhibition, and to assure sealant adhesion in extreme environmental conditions.
“Hand-wipe cleaning operation” means the removal of contaminants such as dirt, grease, oil, and coatings from aerospace vehicles or components by physically rubbing them with a material such as a rag, paper, or cotton swab that has been moistened with a cleaning solvent.
“High temperature coating” means a specialty coating designed to withstand temperatures of more than 350oF.
“High volume low pressure (HVLP) spray equipment” means spray equipment that is used to apply coatings using a spray gun that operates at equal to or less than 10.0 psig of atomized air pressure at the air cap.
“Insulation covering” means a specialty coating material that is applied to foam insulation to protect the insulation from mechanical or environmental damage.
“Intermediate release coating” means a thin specialty coating applied beneath topcoats to assist in removing the topcoat in depainting operations, which generally allows the use of less hazardous depainting methods.
“Lacquer” means a clear or pigmented specialty coating formulated with a nitrocellulose or synthetic resin to dry by evaporation without a chemical reaction. Lacquers are resoluble in their original solvent.
“Leak” means any visible leakage, including misting and clouding.
“Limited access space” means internal surfaces or passages of an aerospace vehicle or component that cannot be reached for the application of coatings without the aid of an airbrush or a spray gun extension.
“Metal finishing” means conversion coating, anodizing, desmutting, descaling, and any operation that chemically affect the surface layer of a part, and is used to prepare the surface of a part for better adhesion, improved surface hardness, and improved corrosion resistance.
“Metalized epoxy coating” means a specialty coating that contains relatively large quantities of metallic pigmentation for appearance or added protection.
“Mold release” means a specialty coating applied to a mold surface to prevent the molded piece from sticking to the mold as it is removed.
“Non-chemical-based depainting equipment” means any depainting equipment or technique that does not rely on a chemical stripper to depaint an aerospace vehicle or component (e.g., media blasting equipment).
“Nonstructural adhesive” means a specialty coating adhesive that bonds nonload bearing aerospace components in noncritical applications and is not covered in any other specialty adhesive categories.
“Optical anti-reflective coating” means a coating with a low reflectance in the infrared and invisible wavelength ranges that is used for anti-reflection on or near optical and laser hardware.
“Part marking coating” means a specialty coating or ink used to make identifying markings on materials, components, or assemblies. These markings may be either permanent or temporary.
“Pretreatment coating” means an organic specialty coating that contains at least 0.5% acids by weight and is applied directly to metal or composite surfaces to provide surface etching, corrosion resistance, adhesion, and ease of stripping.
“Primer” means the first layer and any subsequent layers of identically formulated coating applied to the surface of an aerospace vehicle or component. Primers are typically used for corrosion prevention, environment protection, functional fluid resistance, and adhesion promotion of subsequent coatings. Primers that are defined as specialty coatings are not included under this definition.
“Radome” means the non-metallic protective housing for electromagnetic transmitters and receivers (e.g., radar, electronic countermeasures, etc.).
“Rain erosion-resistant coating” means a specialty coating or coating system used to protect the leading edges of parts such as flaps, stabilizers, radomes, engine inlet nacelles, etc. against erosion caused by rain impact during flight.
“Research and development” means an operation whose primary purpose is for research and development of new processes and products and that is conducted under the close supervision of technically trained personnel and is not involved in the manufacture of final or intermediate products for commercial purposes, except in a de minimis manner.
“Rocket motor bonding adhesive” means a specialty coating adhesive used in rocket motor bonding applications.
“Rocket motor nozzle coating” means a catalyzed epoxy specialty coating system used in elevated temperature applications on rocket motor nozzles.
“Rubber-based adhesive” means a quick setting, specialty coating contact cement that provides a strong, yet flexible bond between two mating surfaces that may be of dissimilar materials.
“Scale inhibitor” means a specialty coating that is applied to the surface of a part prior to thermal processing to inhibit the formation of scale.
“Screen print ink” means a specialty coating ink used in screen printing processes during fabrication of decorative laminates and decals.
“Sealant” means a specialty coating material used to prevent the intrusion of water, fuel, air, or other liquids or solids from certain areas of aerospace vehicles or components. There are two categories of sealants: extrudable/rollable/brushable sealants and sprayable sealants.
“Seal coat maskant” means a specialty coating overcoat applied over a maskant to improve abrasion and chemical resistance during production operations.
“Self-priming topcoat” means a coating that is applied directly to an Aerospace vehicle or component for purposes of corrosion protection, environmental protection, and functional fluid resistance and that is not subsequently topcoated. More than one layer of identical coating formulation may be applied to the aerospace vehicle or component. Self-priming topcoats that are defined as specialty coatings are not included under this definition.
“Silicone insulation material” means an insulating specialty coating material applied to exterior metal surfaces for protection from high temperatures caused by atmospheric friction or engine exhaust. These materials differ from ablative coatings in that they are not “sacrificial.”
“Solids” means the nonvolatile portion of the coating that after drying makes up the dry film.
“Solid film lubricant” means a very thin specialty coating consisting of a binder system containing as its main pigment material one or more of the following: molybdenum, graphite, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), or other solids that act as a dry lubricant between faying (i.e., closely or tightly fitting) surfaces.
“Space vehicle” means a man-made device, either manned or unmanned, designed for operation prototypes, molds, jigs, tooling, hardware jackets, and test coupons. Also included is auxiliary equipment associated with test, transport, and storage that through contamination can compromise the space vehicle performance.
“Specialty coating” means a coating that, even though it meets the definition of a primer, topcoat, or self-priming topcoat, has additional performance criteria beyond those of primers, topcoats, and selfpriming topcoats for specific applications. These performance criteria may include, but are not limited to, temperature or fire resistance, substrate compatibility, antireflection, temporary protection or marking, sealing, adhesively joining substrates, or enhanced corrosion protection. A specialty coating is any coating listed in Table 10-1 of this regulation and defined in 10.2 of this regulation.
“Specialized function coating” means a specialty coating that fulfills extremely specific engineering requirements that are limited in application and are characterized by low volume usage. This category excludes coatings covered in other Specialty Coating categories.
“Spray gun” means a device that uses air pressure or air flow to atomize a coating or other material,
“Stripper” means a liquid that is applied to an aerospace vehicle or component to remove primer, topcoat, self-priming topcoat, or coating residue.
“Structural autoclavable adhesive” means a specialty coating adhesive used to bond load-carrying aerospace components that are cured by heat and pressure in an autoclave.
“Structural nonautoclavable adhesive” means a specialty coating adhesive cured under ambient conditions that is used to bond load-carrying aerospace components or other critical functions, such as nonstructural bonding in the proximity of engines.
“Surface preparation” means the removal of contaminants from the surface of an aerospace vehicle or component, or the activation or reactivation of the surface in preparation for the application of a coating.
“Temporary protective coating” means a specialty coating applied to provide scratch or corrosion protection during manufacturing, storage, or transportation. Two types include peelable protective coatings and alkaline removable coatings. These materials are not intended to protect against strong acid or alkaline solutions. Coatings that provide this type of protection from chemical processing are not included in this category.
“Thermal control coating” means a specialty coating formulated with specific thermal conductive or radiative properties to permit temperature control of the substrate.
“Topcoat” means a coating that is applied over a primer on an aerospace vehicle or component for appearance, identification, camouflage, or protection. Topcoats that are defined as specialty coatings are not included under this definition.
“Touch-up and repair coating” means a coating used to cover minor coating imperfections appearing after the main coating operation.
“Touch-up and repair operation” means that portion of the coating operation that is the incidental application of coating used to cover minor imperfections in the coating finish or to achieve complete coverage. This definition includes out-of-sequence or out-of-cycle coating. Touch-up and repairoperations are not to exceed an area of 4 square feet per aerospace vehicle.
“Type II etchant” or “Type II chemical milling etchant” means a Chemical milling etchant that is a strong sodium hydroxide solution containing amines (Type I etchants do not contain amines).
“Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)” means any compound defined as VOC in 2.0 of this regulation - Definitions.
“VOC composite vapor pressure” means the sum of the partial pressures of the compounds defined as VOCs and is determined by the following calculation:
where
Wi = Weight of the ith VOC compound, grams
Ww = Weight of water, grams
We = Weight of nonwater, non-VOC compound, grams
MWi = Molecular weight of the ith VOC compound, g/g-mole
MWw = Molecular weight of water, g/g-mole
MWe = Molecular weight of exempt compound, g/g-mole
PPc = VOC composite partial pressure at 20oC, mm Hg
VPi = Vapor pressure of the ith VOC compound at 20oC, mm Hg
“Wet fastener installation coating” means a specialty coating primer or sealant applied by dipping, brushing, or daubing to fasteners that are installed before the coating is cured.
“Wing coating” means a corrosion-resistant specialty coating topcoat that is resilient enough to withstand the flexing of the wings.
10.3 Standards
10.3.1 Hand-Wipe Cleaning Operations
10.3.1.1 Except as exempted in 10.3.1.2 of this regulation, no person subject to 10.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow the use of any cleaning solvent in any hand-wipe cleaning operation that does not comply with one of the following limits:
10.3.1.1.1 VOC composite vapor pressure should be less than 45 millimeters (mm) mercury (Hg) (1.8 inches [in] Hg) at 20 degrees Celsius (°C) (68 degrees Fahrenheit [°F]).
10.3.1.1.2 Cleaning solvent shall be an aqueous cleaning solvent (i.e., a solvent in which water is at least 80% of the solvent, as applied).
10.3.1.2 The requirements of 10.3.1.1 of this regulation shall not apply to the following hand-wipe cleaning operations:
10.3.1.2.1 Cleaning during the manufacture, assembly, installation, maintenance, or testing of components of breathing oxygen systems that are exposed to the breathing oxygen.
10.3.1.2.2 Cleaning during the manufacture, assembly, installation, maintenance, or testing of parts, subassemblies, or assemblies that are exposed to strong oxidizers or reducers (e.g., nitrogen tetroxide, liquid oxygen, and hydrazine).
10.3.1.2.3 Cleaning and surface activation prior to adhesive bonding.
10.3.1.2.4 Cleaning of electronics and assemblies containing electronics.
10.3.1.2.5 Cleaning of aircraft fluid system and ground support equipment fluid systems that are exposed to the fluid, including air-to-air heat exchangers and hydraulic fluid systems.
10.3.1.2.6 Cleaning of fuel cells, fuel tanks, and limited-access spaces.
10.3.1.2.7 Surface cleaning of solar cells, coated optics, and thermal control surfaces.
10.3.1.2.8 Cleaning during fabrication, assembly, installation, and maintenance of upholstery, curtains, carpet, and other textile materials used on the interior of the aircraft.
10.3.1.2.9 Cleaning of metallic and non-metallic materials used in honeycomb cores during the manufacture or maintenance of these cores, and cleaning of the completed cores used in the manufacture of aerospace vehicles or components.
10.3.1.2.10 Cleaning of aircraft transparencies.
10.3.1.2.11 Cleaning associated with research and development, quality control, and laboratory testing.
10.3.2 Spray Gun Cleaning Operations
10.3.2.1 No person subject to 10.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow the use of any spray gun cleaning techniques that does not comply with one of the following:
10.3.2.1.1 Use of an enclosed spray gun cleaning system that is kept closed when not in use.
10.3.2.1.2 Non-atomized discharge of solvent into a waste container that is kept closed when not in use.
10.3.2.1.3 Disassembly of the spray gun and placing the parts for cleaning in a vat that is kept closed when not in use.
10.3.2.1.4 Atomized spray into a waste container that is fitted with a device that captures atomized solvent emissions.
10.3.2.1.5 Any alternative technique that has been demonstrated to, and accepted by the Department as producing emissions that are equal to or less than the emissions from the techniques specified in 10.3.2.1.1 through 10.3.2.1.4 of this regulation. Emissions from any alternative technique shall be demonstrated pursuant to test protocols that are approved in advance by the Department.
10.3.2.2 Any enclosed spray gun cleaner shall be visually inspected for leaks at least once per month. Such inspection shall occur while the enclosed spray gun cleaner is in operation.
10.3.2.3 Leaks from any enclosed spray gun cleaner shall be repaired as soon as practicable, but no later than 15 days from when the leak is first discovered.
10.3.2.4 If any leak is not repaired by the 15th day after detection, the solvent shall be removed and the enclosed cleaner shall be shut down until the leak is repaired.
10.3.3 Flush Cleaning. Any cleaning solvents used during flush cleaning operations shall be handled pursuant to 10.3.8 of this regulation.
10.3.4 Primer, Topcoat, and Self-Priming Topcoat Application.
10.3.4.1 Except as provided for in 10.3.4.2, 10.4 and 10.5 of this regulation, no person subject to 10.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow the application of any primer, topcoat, or self-priming topcoat with a VOC content that does not comply with the following limits:
10.3.4.1.1 Primers shall have a VOC content equal to or less than 350 g/L (2.9 lb/gal), as applied, excluding water and exempt compounds.
10.3.4.1.2 Topcoats and self-priming topcoats shall have a VOC content equal to or less than 420 g/L (3.5 lb/gal), as applied, excluding water and exempt compounds.
10.3.4.2 The requirements of 10.3.4.1.2 of this regulation shall not apply to facilities that use less than 50 gallons per consecutive rolling 12-month period of a particular formulation of topcoat, or self-priming topcoat provided:
10.3.4.2.1 Each topcoat and self-priming topcoat shall have a VOC content equal to or less than 720 g/L (6.0 lb/gal), as applied, excluding water and exempt compounds.
10.3.4.2.2 A total of not more than 200 gallons per consecutive rolling 12-month period of all such high VOC coatings are used at the facility.
10.3.4.3 Except as provided for in 10.3.4.4 of this regulation, no person subject to 10.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow the use of any application technique to apply any primer, topcoat, or self-priming topcoat other than the following:
10.3.4.3.1 flow/curtain coat, roll coat, brush coat, dip coat, cotton-tip swab application, electrostatic spray, electrodeposition, or high volume low pressure (HVLP) spray guns;
10.3.4.3.2 Any alternate technique that has been demonstrated to and accepted by the Department as providing emissions that are less than or equal to the emissions from HVLP or electrostatic spray application techniques. Emissions from any alternate techniques shall be demonstrated pursuant to test protocols that are approved in advance by the Department. Such tests shall, at a minimum, compare the emission levels determined using an initial 90-day period of HVLP or electrostatic spray attraction techniques with the emission levels determined using the alternate technique for a period of time necessary to coat the equivalent amount of parts with the same coatings.
10.3.4.4 The equipment standards and application techniques in 10.3.4.3 of this regulation shall not apply to the following primer, topcoat and self-priming topcoat application operations:
10.3.4.4.1 The application of coatings in any limited access space.
10.3.4.4.2 The application of coatings that contain fillers that adversely affect atomization with HVLP spray guns and cannot be applied by any of the application techniques specified in 10.3.4.3 of this regulation.
10.3.4.4.3 The application of coatings that normally have a dried film thickness of less than 0.0005 inches and cannot be applied by any of the application techniques specified in 10.3.4.3 of this regulation.
10.3.4.4.4 The use of airbrush application methods for stenciling, lettering, and other identification markings.
10.3.4.4.5 Any touch-up and repair operation.
10.3.4.5 All application equipment shall be operated according to the manufacturer's specifications at all times, even if it is exempt from the equipment standards specified in 10.3.4.3 of this regulation.
10.3.5 Depainting Operation. No person subject to 10.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow the use of any stripper that does not comply with one of the following limits:
10.3.5.1 VOC composite vapor pressure shall be less than 10 mm Hg (0.4 in. Hg) at 20°C (68°F).
10.3.5.2 VOC content shall be less than 400 g/L (3.3 lb/gal), as applied, excluding water and exempt compounds.
10.3.6 Chemical Milling Maskant Application. Except as provided for in 10.4 or 10.5 of this regulation, no person subject to 10.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow the application of any chemical milling maskant with a VOC content that does not comply with the following emission limits:
10.3.6.1 For any Type I maskant, VOC content shall be equal to or less than 622 g/L (5.2 lbs/gal), as applied, excluding water and exempt compounds; or
10.3.6.2 For any Type II maskant, VOC content shall be equal to or less than 160 g/L (1.3 lbs/gal), as applied, excluding water and exempt compounds.
10.3.7 Specialty Coatings. Except as provided for in 10.4 or 10.5 of this regulation, no person subject to 10.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow the application of any specialty coating that has a VOC content, as applied, excluding water and exempt compounds, that is greater than the limits specified in Table 10-1 of this regulation:
a Coating limits expressed in terms of mass (grams) of VOC per volume (liters) of
coating less water and less exempt solvent. To convert from g/L to lbs/gallon multiply by 0.00835.
10.3.8 VOC Handling and Storage.
10.3.8.1 Except as provided in 10.3.8.2 of this regulation, any person subject to 10.0 of this regulation shall use good house keeping measures when handling any VOC and any VOC-containing material at the facility. Such measures shall include:
10.3.8.1.1 Handling and transferring all fresh and spent cleaning solvent and other VOC-containing material to or from any container, tank, vat, vessel, or piping system, etc. in such a manner that minimizes losses.
10.3.8.1.2 All fresh and spent solvents and VOC-containing material shall be stored in closed containers at all times except during filling or emptying.
10.3.8.1.3 All solvent-laden cloths, papers, or other absorbent materials shall be placed in closed containers immediately after use.
10.3.8.2 The requirements in 10.3.8.1 of this regulation shall not apply to wastes that are determined to be hazardous wastes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (PL 94-580) (RCRA), as implemented by 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 260 and 261, and that are subject to RCRA requirements, as implemented in 40 CFR Parts 262 through 268.
10.4 Daily-Weighted Average Limitations. As an alternative to complying with the individual limits specified in 10.3.4.1.1, 10.3.4.1.2, 10.3.6.1, 10.3.6.2 and 10.3.7 of this regulation, coatings in any primer, topcoat, chemical milling maskant, or specialty coating application operation shall not be applied at the facility whose daily-weighted average VOC content, calculated in accordance with the procedure specified in Appendix C of this regulation and the provisions listed below, exceeds the applicable emission limits in 10.3.4.1.1, 10.3.4.1.2, 10.3.6.1, 10.3.6.2 and 10.3.7 of this regulation, as applicable.
10.4.1 Averaging between primers, topcoats, self-priming topcoats, chemical milling maskants or specialty coatings is prohibited.
10.4.2 Averaging between coatings used in operations where air emissions are not captured and controlled and coatings used in operations where air emissions are captured and controlled is prohibited.
10.5 Control Devices.
10.5.1 As an alternative to complying with the individual limits specified in 10.3.4.1.1, 10.3.4.1.2, 10.3.6.1, 10.3.6.2 and 10.3.7 of this regulation, any person subject to 10.0 of this regulation shall, for any primer, topcoat, self-priming topcoat, chemical milling maskant, or specialty coating application operation:
10.5.1.1 Install, test, calibrate, operate, maintain, and monitor according to the manufacturer’s specifications, as approved by the Department, an air pollution control device consisting of a capture and control system on that operation; and
10.5.1.2 Demonstrate that the overall emission reduction efficiency achieved is equal to or greater than 81 weight %.
10.5.2 The procedures in Appendix D and Appendix E of this regulation shall be used to demonstrate compliance with 10.5.1.2 of this regulation. The method in Appendix I of this regulation may be used to determine an alternative multi-day rolling period when calculating the efficiency of any carbon absorption system.
10.6 Test Methods.
10.6.1 The VOC composite vapor pressure specified in 10.3.1.1.1 and 10.3.5.1 of this regulation shall be determined either by using ASTM Method E 260-91, manufacturer’s supplied data, or standard engineering reference text values.
10.6.2 The water content specified in 10.3.1.1.2 of this regulation shall be determined using the test methods found in Appendix A and Appendix B of this regulation.
10.6.3 The VOC content specified in 10.3.4.1.1 and 10.3.4.1.2 of this regulation shall be determined by using the test method found in Appendix A and Appendix B of this regulation.
10.7 Recordkeeping. Any person subject to 10.0 of this regulation shall maintain at the facility for a minimum period of 5 years from the information’s date of record, all of the following information. Such information shall be immediately submitted to the Department upon written or verbal request.
10.7.1 For any person subject to the requirements of 10.3.1 of this regulation (i.e., hand-wipe cleaning operations):
10.7.1.1 Identification of each hand-wipe cleaning solvent used at the facility;
10.7.1.2 The composite vapor pressure of each hand-wipe cleaning solvent complying with 10.3.1.1.1 of this regulation, and all supporting documentation, to include any test reports or calculations.
10.7.1.3 The water content of each hand-wipe cleaning solvent complying with 10.3.1.1.2 of this regulation, and all supporting documentation, to include any test reports or calculations.
10.7.1.4 Identification of each hand-wipe cleaning solvent used at the facility pursuant to 10.3.1.2 of this regulation, and a list of the parts, assemblies, or subassemblies cleaned with each such hand-wipe cleaning solvent.
10.7.2 For any person subject to 10.3.2 of this regulation (i.e., spray gun cleaning):
10.7.2.1 A description of each method used to clean spray guns.
10.7.2.2 Records of the inspections conducted pursuant to 10.3.2.2 of this regulation.
10.7.2.3 For any leak found pursuant to 10.3.2.2 of this regulation, records indicating the source of the leak, the date the leak was discovered, and the date the leak was repaired.
10.7.3 For any person subject to 10.3.4 of this regulation (i.e., primer, topcoat, and self-priming topcoat application):
10.7.3.1 For each coating applied pursuant to 10.3.4.2 of this regulation.
10.7.3.1.1 Not later than the 5th day of each month, identification of each coating used at the facility pursuant to 10.3.4.2 of this regulation during the preceding month.
10.7.3.1.2 The volume used of each coating identified in 10.7.3.1.1 of this regulation.
10.7.3.1.3 The summation of the volumes recorded pursuant to 10.7.3.1.2 of this regulation for the preceding 12 months.
10.7.3.1.4 The records required by 4.5 of this regulation.
10.7.3.2 A description of the proper operation of all coating application equipment used at the facility.
10.7.3.3 Documentation associated with any alternate coating application techniques approved pursuant to 10.3.4.3.2 of this regulation.
10.7.4 For any person subject to 10.3.4, 10.3.6 and 10.3.8 of this regulation (i.e., primer, topcoat, self-priming topcoat, chemical milling maskant, and specialty coating application):
10.7.4.1 Identification of the control strategy employed (i.e., the combination of complying coatings, daily-weighted averaging, and control devices used at the facility).
10.7.4.2 Where complying coatings are used, the records required by 4.3 of this regulation.
10.7.4.3 Where daily-weighted averaging pursuant to 10.4 of this regulation is used, the records required by 4.4 of this regulation.
10.7.4.4 Where a control device or devices pursuant to 10.5 of this regulation is used, the records required by 4.5 of this regulation.
10.7.5 For any person subject to 10.3.5 of this regulation:
10.7.5.1 If complying with 10.3.5.1 of this regulation, the name, VOC composite vapor pressure, and method and supporting documentation used to determine the VOC composite vapor pressure of each stripper used at the facility.
10.7.5.2 If complying with 10.3.5.2 of this regulation, the name, VOC content, and method and supporting documentation used to determine the VOC content of each stripper used at the facility.
10.7.5.3 A description of any non-chemical-based depainting equipment used at the facility, to include the name and type of equipment or technique.
10.7.5.4 Records and a description of all malfunctions of non-chemical-based depainting equipment used at the facility, to include the dates and alternative depainting method or methods used.
10.7.5.5 A list of any parts, assemblies, or subassemblies normally removed during depainting operations.
10.7.6 For any person subject to 10.3.8 of this regulation, a description of the procedures used to ensure that containers are kept closed when not in use and that solvents and other VOC-containing materials are stored in closed containers.
10.8 Reporting. Notification of any non-compliance with any requirement of this Section shall be reported to the Department in accordance with 4.0 and 5.0 of this regulation, as applicable and any other applicable Federal or State reporting requirements.
11.0 Mobile Equipment Repair and Refinishing.
10/11/2010
11.1 Applicability
11.1.1 Except as provided for in 11.1.2 of this regulation, the provisions of 11.0 of this regulation apply to any person who supplies, sells, offers for sale, blends, repackages for sale, manufacturers, distributes, uses, applies or specifies the use of application of any coating or cleaning solvent for the purpose of protection or beautification, to mobile equipment or mobile equipment components. Except as provided in 11.1.5 of this regulation, any person subject to 11.0 of this regulation shall comply with the provisions of this regulation on and after 10/11/2010.
11.1.2 The provisions of 11.0 of this regulation shall not apply to any person who supplies, sells, offers for sale, blends, repackages for sale, manufacturers, distributes, uses, applies or specifies the use or application of any coating or cleaning solvent:
11.1.2.1 where the use or application of that coating or cleaning solvent is at a facility subject to the requirements of Section 13.0 of this regulation, Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Coating Operations,
11.1.2.2 where the use or application of that coating or cleaning solvent is by a person who does not receive compensation for such use or application,
11.1.2.3 that is an aerosol coating product,
11.1.2.4 where the use or application of that coating or cleaning solvent is not within the State of Delaware,
11.1.2.5 where the coating or cleaning solvent is shipped to other manufacturers for reformulation or repackaging, or
11.1.2.6 that is packaged in 0.5 fluid ounce or smaller containers that are intended to be used to repair tiny surface imperfections.
11.1.3 Any person who is currently subject to a state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and shall remain subject to those provisions.
11.1.4 Compliance with the requirements of 11.0 of this regulation are in addition to all other state and federal requirements, to include the requirements of 40 CFR 59, Subpart B, “National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Automobile Refinish Coatings”.
11.1.5 Transition period for existing permitted sources. Any person subject to 11.0 of this regulation that has been issued a permit pursuant to 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 or 1130 containing all applicable conditions of 11.0 of that regulation, as that regulation existed on November 11, 2001, shall comply with those permit conditions until December 31, 2011. On and after January 1, 2012, every such person shall comply with the provisions of 11.0 of this regulation.
11.2 Definitions. As used in 11.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), or in 2.0 of this regulation.
“Airless Spray” means a spray coating method in which the coating is atomized by forcing it through a small nozzle at high pressure. The coating is not mixed with air before exiting from the nozzle opening.
"As supplied" means the VOC and solids content of a coating or coating component as sold and delivered to the end user.
"Automotive coating" means a coating or coating component used or recommended for use in motor vehicle or mobile equipment refinishing, service, maintenance, repair, restoration, or modification, except metal plating activities. A reference to automotive refinishing or automobile coating included on the container, on a label affixed to the container or in sales, advertising, technical or product literature constitutes a recommendation for use in motor vehicle or mobile equipment refinishing and recoating.
"Automotive coating component" means a portion of a coating, including a reducer or thinner, toner, hardener, or additive, which is recommended by a person to distributors or end-users for use in an automotive coating, or which is supplied for or used in an automotive coating. Raw materials used to produce the components are not considered automotive coating components.
"Automotive pretreatment coating" means a coating that contains a minimum of 0.5% acid by weight and not more than 16% solids by weight necessary to provide surface etching and is labeled and formulated for application directly to bare metal surfaces to provide corrosion resistance and adhesion.
"Automotive primer" means a coating, which may be pigmented, labeled and formulated for application to a substrate to provide one or more of; a bond between the substrate and subsequent coats; corrosion resistance; a smooth substrate surface; and, resistance to penetration of subsequent coats and on which a subsequent coating is applied.
"Automotive refinishing facility" means a shop, business, location, or parcel of land where motor vehicles or mobile equipment or their associated parts and components are coated, including autobody collision repair shops, but not including the original equipment manufacturing plant where new motor vehicles or new mobile equipment is assembled.
"Cavity wax" means a coating applied into the cavities of the vehicle primarily for the purpose of enhancing corrosion protection.
"Cleaning operation" means the removal of loosely held uncured adhesives, inks, coatings, or contaminants, including, but not limited to, dirt, soil, or grease from motor vehicles, mobile equipment, associated parts and components, substrates, products, tools, machinery, equipment, or general work areas.
"Cleaning solvent" means a fluid containing VOC used to perform surface preparation, or cleaning of surface coating equipment. Cleaning solvent does not include thinners, reducers or other solvents that may be used to adjust the solvent content of coatings.
"Clear coating" means a coating that contains no pigments and is labeled and formulated for application over a color coating or clear coating. A clear coating may contain talc or silica which are not considered pigments for the purposes of this regulation.
"Coating" means, for the purposes of this regulation, a material applied to a substrate for decorative, protective, or functional purposes.
"Color coating" means a pigmented coating, excluding adhesion promoters, primers, and multicolor coatings, that requires a subsequent clear coating and which is applied over a primer, adhesion promoter, or color coating. Color coating includes metallic/iridescent coatings.
"Coating solids" means the nonvolatile portion of the coating that makes up the dry film.
"Deadener" means a coating applied to selected vehicle surfaces primarily for the purpose of reducing the sound of road noise in the passenger compartment.
“Electrostatic spray” means the application of charged atomized paint droplets that are deposited by electrostatic attraction.
"Gasket/sealing material" means a fluid applied to coat a gasket or replace and perform the same function as a gasket including room temperature vulcanization (RTV) seal material.
"Graphic arts operation" means the application of logos, letters, numbers, or graphics to a painted surface by brush, roller, or airbrush.
“High Volume Low Pressure” or “(HVLP)” means a method of spraying a coating, that improves the transfer efficiency while maintaining the air pressure between 0.1 and 10 pounds per square inch gauge (psig).
"Low-solids coating" means a coating containing 0.12 kilogram or less of solids per liter (one pound or less solids per gallon) of coating material.
"Lubricating wax/compound" means a protective lubricating material applied to vehicle hubs and hinges.
"Metallic/iridescent color coating" means a coating that contains more than five grams per liter (0.042 pounds per gallon) of metal or iridescent particles as applied, where the particles are visible in the dried film.
“Mobile equipment” means any equipment that is physically capable of being driven or drawn upon a highway including, but not limited to, the following types of equipment: automobiles; trucks, truck cabs, truck bodies; buses; motorcycles; ground support vehicles, used in support of aircraft activities at airports; construction vehicles (such as mobile cranes, bulldozers, concrete mixers); farming equipment (such as wheel tractors, plows, and pesticide sprayers); hauling equipment (such as truck trailers, utility bodies, and camper shells); and miscellaneous equipment (such as street cleaners and golf carts).
"Multicolor coating" means a coating that exhibits more than one color in the dried film after a single application, is packaged in a single container, hides surface defects on areas of heavy use, and is applied over a primer or adhesion promoter.
"Other automotive coating type" means, for the purposes of this regulation, an automotive coating that does not meet the definitions for the specified automotive coating categories in Table 11-1.
"Sealer" means a high viscosity material with a primary purpose to fill body joints completely so there is no intrusion of water, gases or corrosive materials into the passenger area of the body compartment. Sealer is also referred to as sealant or caulk.
"Single-stage coating" means a pigmented coating, excluding automotive primers and multicolor coatings, labeled and formulated for application without a subsequent clear coat and includes single-stage metallic/iridescent coatings.
"Solvent" means a fluid containing VOC added to a coating, including, but not limited to, reducers and thinners.
"Spot repair" means repair of an area of less than one panel in size on a motor vehicle, piece of mobile equipment, or associated parts or components. There are several coating operations unique to spot repair that utilize a uniform finish solvent and in some cases a blend of such solvent with appropriate film forming solids. As the blend required and the appropriate VOC content may vary depending upon the nature and extent of the spot repair, no VOC limits are specified for this operation which is limited to spot repair.
"Temporary protective coating" means a coating labeled and formulated for the purpose of temporarily protecting areas from overspray or mechanical damage.
"Truck bed liner coating" means a coating, excluding clear, color, multi color and single-stage coatings, labeled and formulated for application to a cargo bed, after the application of topcoat, to protect it from surface abrasion and provide additional durability and chip resistance.
"Trunk interior coating" means a coating applied to the trunk interior to provide chip protection.
"Underbody coating" means a coating labeled and formulated for application to wheel wells, the inside of door panels or fenders, the underside of a trunk or hood, or the underside of the motor vehicle.
11.3 Standards
11.3.1 Except as exempted in 11.3.3 of this regulation, no person subject to the requirements of 11.0 of this regulation shall supply, sell, offer for sale, blend, repackage for sale, manufacture, distribute, use, apply or specify the use or application of an automotive coating unless that person meets the requirements of either 11.3.1.1 or 11.3.1.2.
11.3.1.1 The VOC content of the coating, calculated in accordance with equation 11-1, is less than or equal to the limits listed in Table 11-1 of this regulation. If, on the container of an automotive coating, or a label or sticker affixed to the container or in sales, advertising, technical or product literature any representation is made that indicates that the coating meets the definition of or is recommended for use for more than one of the coating categories listed in Table 11-1, then the lowest applicable VOC content limit shall apply.
VOC coating regulatory content = (Wv - Ww - Wec) (Equation 11-1)
(Vm - Vw - Vec)
Where:
VOC coating regulatory content = VOC content in grams per liter (g/l)
Wv = Weight of total volatiles in grams (g)
Ww = Weight of water in grams (g)
Wec = Weight of exempt compounds in grams (g)
Vm = Volume of material (coating, including water and exempt compounds) in liters (l)
Vw = Volume of water in liters (l)
Vec = Volume of exempt compounds in liters (l)
Table 11-1: Allowable VOC Content
11.3.1.2 Emissions capture and control equipment is installed and operated that achieves an emission reduction efficiency in accordance with 11.4 of this regulation.
11.3.2 Except as exempted in 11.3.3 or provided for in 11.3.2.1 and 11.3.2.2 of this regulation, no person subject to the requirements of 11.0 of this regulation shall supply, sell, offer for sale, blend, repackage for sale, manufacture, distribute, use, apply or specify the use or application of a cleaning solvent with a VOC content, calculated in accordance with equation 11-2 of this regulation, that is greater than 25 grams per liter.
11.3.2.1 Special cleaning solvent for use in specific and difficult cleaning tasks associated with surface preparation with a VOC content no greater than 350 g/l may be used at a volume equal to 2.5% of the preceding years annual coating usage up to a maximum of 40 gallons per year.
11.3.2.2 VOC content (or actual) = (Wv - Ww - Wec) (Equation 11-2)
Vm
Where:
VOC content = VOC content (or actual) in grams per liter (g/l)
Wv = Weight of total volatiles in grams (g)
Ww = Weight of water in grams (g)
Wec= Weight of exempt compounds in grams (g)
Vm = Volume of material (coating or cleaning solvent, as applicable, including water
and exempt compounds) in liters (l)
11.3.3 Any product manufactured prior to January 1, 2012 is exempt from the requirements of 11.3.1 and 11.3.2 of this regulation, provided that product complies with requirements of 11.6.2 of this regulation.
11.3.4 Except as exempted in 11.3.5 of this regulation, any person who uses or applies automotive coatings subject to 11.3 of this regulation shall use only the following application techniques:
11.3.4.1 Any non-atomized application technique (e.g., Flow/curtain coating, Dip coating, Roller coating, Brush coating, Cotton-tipped swab application coating, etc.);
11.3.4.2 High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) spraying;
11.3.4.3 Electrostatic spray;
11.3.4.4 Airless spray;
11.3.4.5 Any other coating application technique that the person has demonstrated and the Department has determined achieves a transfer efficiency equivalent to HVLP or electrostatic spray.
11.3.5 The following are exempt from the requirements of 11.3.4 of this regulation:
11.3.5.1 The use of airbrush application methods for graphics, stenciling, lettering, and other identification markings;
11.3.5.2 The applications of coatings to cover finish imperfections equal to or less than one inch in diameter.
11.3.5.3 A coating use of less than one fluid ounce.
11.3.5.4 Underbody and truck bed liner coatings.
11.3.6 Any person who uses or applies automotive coatings or cleaning solvents subject to 11.3 of this regulation shall implement the following work practice standards.
11.3.6.1 Spray guns shall be cleaned by one or a combination of the following methods, using cleaning solvent or non-VOC containing solutions:
11.3.6.1.1 Use of an enclosed spray gun cleaning system that is kept closed when not in use. The active and passive solvent losses from the use of the system shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of 11.7.4 of this regulation.
11.3.6.1.2 The unatomized discharge of cleaning solvent into a paint waste container that is kept closed when not in use.
11.3.6.1.3 The disassembly of the spray gun and cleaning in a vat that is kept closed when not in use.
11.3.6.1.4 The atomized spray into a paint waste container that is fitted with a device designed to capture atomized cleaning solvent emissions.
11.3.6.2 Fresh and used automotive coatings, solvent, and cleaning solvents shall be stored in vaportight, non-absorbent, non-leaking containers. The containers shall be kept closed at all times except when filling or emptying.
11.3.6.3 Cloth and paper, or other absorbent applicators, moistened with automotive coatings, solvents, or cleaning solvents shall be stored in closed, vapor tight, non-absorbent, non-leaking containers.
11.3.6.4 Handling and transfer procedures shall minimize spills during the transfer of automotive coatings, solvents and cleaning solvents
11.3.6.5 Any person who uses or applies automotive coatings, solvents or cleaning solvents subject to 11.0 of this regulation shall be trained in the proper use and handling of automotive coatings, solvents, cleaning solvents, and waste products in order to minimize the emission of air contaminants.
11.3.6.5.1 Proof of training shall be maintained on the facility premises.
11.3.6.5.2 Acceptable forms of training include equipment or paint manufacturer's seminars, classes, workshops, or any other training approved by the Department.
11.4 Control Devices
11.4.1 Any person subject to 11.3.1.2 of this regulation shall determine the emission reduction efficiency needed to comply and demonstrate compliance as follows:
11.4.1.1 Determine for each day the overall emission reduction efficiency needed to demonstrate compliance. The overall emission reduction needed for a day is the lesser of the value calculated according to the procedure in 3.3 of Appendix C of this regulation for that day, or at least 85%.
11.4.1.2 Demonstrate each day that the overall emission reduction efficiency achieved for that day, as determined in Appendix D of this regulation, is greater than or equal to the overall emission reduction efficiency required for that day.
11.4.2 Any person subject to 11.3.1.2 of this regulation shall ensure that:
11.4.2.1 A capture system and control device are operated at all times that the coating facility is in operation, and the owner or operator demonstrates compliance with 11.0 of this regulation through the applicable coating analysis and capture system and control device efficiency test methods specified in Appendix B, Appendix D and Appendix E of this regulation and in accordance with the capture efficiency test methods in Appendix D of this regulation.
11.4.2.2 The control device is equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment specified in 2.2 of Appendix D of this regulation, and the monitoring equipment is installed, calibrated, operated, and maintained according to the vendor's specifications at all times the control device is in use.
11.5 Compliance Procedures, Recordkeeping, and Reporting Requirements Applicable to Any Person Who Uses or Applies Automotive Coatings or Cleaning Solvents. Any person who uses or applies automotive coatings or cleaning solvents subject to 11.3 of this regulation shall maintain and have available at all times, on site, the information specified in 11.5.1, 11.5.2, and 11.5.3 of this regulation:
11.5.1 For each automotive coating and cleaning solvent used or applied, a list that includes the following information:
11.5.1.1 The product name and manufacturer.
11.5.1.2 Whether the product is an automotive coating or cleaning solvent.
11.5.1.3 The method or methods employed to use or apply the product (e.g., HVLP spray, shop rag, etc.).
11.5.1.4 For any automotive coating, the applicable coating category or categories listed in Table 11-1 of this regulation.
11.5.1.5 The mix ratio specific to the automotive coating.
11.5.1.6 The VOC regulatory content, as applied, for each ready to spray or ready to apply automotive coating and copies of data sheets documenting how the as applied values were determined.
11.5.1.7 The VOC regulatory content as supplied and copies of current manufacturer specification sheets, product data sheets, material safety data sheets, technical data sheets, or air quality data sheets documenting the as supplied value.
11.5.2 For each automotive coating or cleaning solvent purchased, purchase records identifying the following;
11.5.2.1 The date the product was purchased.
11.5.2.2 The product name and the manufacturer.
11.5.2.2 For any coating, the applicable coating category listed in Table 11-1 of this regulation.
11.5.2.3 The volume purchased.
11.5.3 For any person subject to the requirements of 11.3.4 of this regulation:
11.5.3.1 A written description of each application method used at the facility.
11.5.3.2 For any spray equipment used, the manufacturer's published technical material on the design of the equipment, or other documentation that demonstrates it is HVLP, electrostatic, or airless spray, as defined in 11.0 of this regulation.
11.5.3.3 For any coating application technique complying with 11.3.4.5 of this regulation:
11.5.3.3.1 Written determination of the transfer efficiency in accordance with the test methods in 11.7.3 of this regulation.
11.5.3.3.2 Written documentation that the alternative spray coating application method has been approved by the Department.
11.6 Compliance Procedures, Recordkeeping, and Reporting Requirements Applicable to Any Person Who Blends, Repackages for Sale, Manufactures, Supplies, Sells, or Offers for sale Automotive Coatings or Cleaning Solvents. Any person who supplies, sells, offers for sale, blends, repackages for sale, manufactures, or distributes automotive coating or cleaning solvent subject to this regulation shall:
11.6.1 For each automotive coating product, include the following information on product data sheets or an equivalent medium:
11.6.1.1 The VOC regulatory content, as supplied, expressed in grams per liter, calculated in accordance with the requirements of 11.3.1.1 of this regulation.
11.6.1.2 The weight percent of volatiles, water, and exempt compounds.
11.6.1.3 The volume percent of water and exempt compounds.
11.6.1.4 The density of the material (in grams per liter).
11.6.2 For each automotive coating product, include the following information on all containers or on a label affixed to the container, or on the package:
11.6.2.1 The applicable coating category listed in Table 11-1 of this regulation.
11.6.2.2 The VOC content of the coating, as supplied, calculated in accordance with the requirements of 11.3.1.1 of this regulation and expressed in grams per liter.
11.6.2.3 The month and year on which the automotive coating was manufactured, or a code indicating that date.
11.6.2.3.1 The product date or date-code must be displayed on each automotive coating container, label or package no later than 30 days before the automotive coating is supplied, sold, offered for sale or distributed in Delaware.
11.6.2.3.2 The date or date-code information shall be located on the automotive coating container, label or package so that it is readily observable without irreversibly disassembling a part of the container or packaging. Information may be displayed on the bottom of a container as long as it is clearly legible without removing any product packaging.
11.6.2.3.3 A person may not erase, alter, deface or otherwise remove or make illegible a date or code indicating the month and year of manufacture from a regulated product container without the express authorization of the manufacturer.
11.6.2.3.4 Except as provided for in 11.6.2.3.5 of this regulation, any person using a date-code to comply with 11.6.2.3 of this regulation shall comply with 11.6.2.3.4.1 and 11.6.2.3.4.2 of this regulation.
11.6.2.3.4.1 No later than 30 days before the automotive coating is supplied, sold, offered for sale or distributed in Delaware, submit to the Department an explanation of the code.
11.6.2.3.4.2 Before products displaying any modified code are supplied, sold, offered for sale or distributed in Delaware, submit to the Department an explanation of the modified code.
11.6.2.3.4.3 Date code explanations for codes indicating the month and year of manufacture are public information and may not be claimed as confidential.
11.6.2.3.5 The requirements of 11.6.2.3.4 of this regulation shall not apply to any date-code that is represented separately from other codes on the automotive coating container, label or package so that it is easily recognizable, and that is expressed as follows:
YY DDD
where,
YY = represents the year the coating was manufactured
DDD = represents the Julian date
11.6.3 For each cleaning solvent, include on the container, or on a label affixed to the container, the VOC content for that cleaning solvent, as supplied, expressed in grams per liter, calculated in accordance with the requirements of 11.3.2 of this regulation.
11.7 Test Methods. These methods are in addition to methods included in Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix D, and Appendix E of this regulation. The following test methods are incorporated by reference herein, and shall be used to test automotive coatings, automotive coating components and cleaning solvents subject to this regulation. A source is in violation of this regulation if a measurement by one or more of the listed applicable test methods exceeds the standards of this regulation.
11.7.1 Acid content. Measurement of acid content of coatings shall be determined by using ASTM International D1613-03, Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products, ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959 USA.
11.7.2 Metallic content. The metallic content of a coating shall be determined by South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Method 318-95, Determination of Weight Percent Elemental Metal in Coatings by X-ray, SCAQMD, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA, 91765 USA.
11.7.3 Spray equipment transfer efficiency. Spray equipment transfer efficiency shall be determined by using the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Test Procedure, Spray Equipment Transfer Efficiency Test Procedure for Equipment User, May 24, 1989, SCAQMD, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA, 91765 USA.
11.7.4 Spray gun cleaning system. The active and passive solvent losses from the use of an enclosed spray gun cleaning system or equivalent cleaning system, shall be determined using South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Method, General Test Method for Determining Solvent Losses from Spray Gun Cleaning Systems, October 3, 1989, SCAQMD, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA, 91765 USA.
11.7.4.1 The test solvent for this determination shall be a lacquer thinner with a minimum vapor pressure of 105 mm of mercury at 200C.
11.7.4.2 The minimum test temperature shall be 150C.
11.7.5 Alternative test methods. The use of other test methods which are determined to be at least equivalent and approved by the Department may be used in place of the test methods specified in 11.7 of this regulation.
14 DE Reg. 319 (10/01/10)
12.0 Surface Coating of Plastic Parts.
10/11/2011
12.1 Applicability
12.1.1 The provisions of 12.0 of this regulation apply to any plastic parts or products coating unit. Except as provided in 12.1.2 of this regulation, every owner or operator of any plastic parts or products coating unit shall comply with the provisions of 12.0 of this regulation on and after 04/11//2010.
12.1.2 Transition period for existing permitted sources. Every owner or operator of any plastic parts or products coating unit that has a permit issued pursuant to 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 or 1130 containing all applicable conditions of 12.0 of this regulation, as that regulation existed on November 29, 1994, shall comply with those permit conditions until December 31, 2010. On and after January 1, 2011, every such owner or operator of any plastic parts or products coating unit shall comply with the provisions of 12.0 of this regulation.
12.1.3 If a metal component permanently attached to a plastic part is coated in a spray booth or on a process line where plastic parts or products are being coated, the requirements of 12.0 of this regulation apply to the coating of both the plastic part and the attached metal component.
12.1.4 The provisions of 12.0 of this regulation do not apply to the following plastic parts or products:
12.1.4.1 Parts covered by other sections of this regulation.
12.1.4.2 Exterior parts of completely assembled marine vessels.
12.1.4.3 Internal electrical parts of business and commercial machines, including, but not limited to, medical and entertainment equipment.
12.1.5 Except as provided in 12.1.6 of this regulation, the provisions of 12.0 of this regulation do not apply to plastic parts or products coating facilities whose actual emissions, without control devices, from all plastic parts or products coating units, including emissions from related cleaning activities, are less than 6.8 kilograms (kg) (15 pounds [lb]) of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per day.
12.1.6 An owner operator of a facility whose emissions are below the applicability threshold in 12.1.5 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements of 12.7.1 of this regulation.
12.1.7 Any facility that becomes or is currently subject to the provisions of 12.0 of this regulation by exceeding the applicability threshold in 12.1.5 of this regulation shall remain subject to these provisions even if its emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.
12.1.8 Any facility that is currently subject to a state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and shall remain subject to these provisions, even if its throughput or emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.
12.2 Definitions. As used in 12.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), or in 2.0 of this regulation.
“Basecoat/clearcoat” means a two-step topcoat system in which a highly pigmented, often metallic, basecoat is followed by a clearcoat, resulting in a finish with high-gloss characteristics. It is often used on automotive plastic parts.
"Black coating" means a coating which meets a maximum lightness of 23 units, and has a saturation of less than 2.8, where saturation equals the square root of A² + B². These criteria are based on Cielab color space, 0/45 geometry. For spherical geometry, specular included, the maximum lightness is 33 units.
"Business machine" means a device that uses electronic or mechanical methods to process information, perform calculations, print or copy information or convert sound into electrical impulses for transmission, including devices listed in standard industrial classification numbers 3572, 3573, 3574,3579, and 3661 and photocopy machines, a subcategory of standard industrial classification number 3861.
"Commercial machine" means a device that is used in commercial activities, including, but not limited to, medical, laboratory and entertainment equipment.
"Electric dissipating coating" means a coating that rapidly dissipates a high-voltage electric charge.
"Electrostatic preparation coating" means a coating that is applied to a plastic part solely to provide conductivity for the subsequent application of a prime, a topcoat, or other coating through the use of electrostatic application methods. An electrostatic prep coat is clearly identified as an electrostatic prep coat on its accompanying material safety data sheet.
“EMI/RFI Electromagnetic interference/radio frequency interference shielding coating” means a coating that is used in a plastic business or commercial machine housing to attenuate electromagnetic and radio frequency interference signals that would otherwise pass through the plastic housing.
“Flexible primer” means any coating that is required to comply with engineering specifications for impact resistance, mandrel bend, or elongation as defined by the original equipment manufacturer.
"Fog coat" means a coating that is applied to a plastic part for the purpose of color matching without masking a molded-in texture. A fog coat shall not be applied at a thickness of more than 0.5 mils of coating solids.
"Gloss reducer" means a coating that is applied to a plastic part solely to reduce the shine of the part. A gloss reducer shall not be applied at a thickness of more than 0.5 mils of coating solids.
“High-bake coating” means a coating that is designed to cure at temperatures above 90 degrees Celsius (°C) (194 degrees Fahrenheit [°F]).
“Higher-solids coating” means a coating that contains greater amounts of pigment and binder than a conventional coating. Solids are the non-solvent, non-water ingredients in the coating. A higher-solids coating usually contains more than 60% solids by volume.
“Low-bake coating” means a coating that is designed to cure at temperatures lower than 90°C (194°F).
"Mask coating" means thin film coating applied through a template to coat a small portion of a substrate.
"Military specification coating" means a coating which has a formulation approved by a United States military agency for use on military equipment.
“Nonflexible primer” means a paint that cannot withstand dimensional changes.
"Optical coating" means a coating applied to an optical lens.
“Plastic part or product” means a piece made from a substance that has been formed from resin through the application of pressure or heat. Plastic parts or products include automotive or other transportation equipment including, but not limited to, parts or products for automobiles, trucks (light-, medium and heavy-duty), large and small farm machinery, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, construction equipment, vans, buses, lawnmowers and other motorized mobile equipment; business and commercial machines, including, but not limited to, computers, copy machines, typewriters, medical equipment, laboratory equipment and entertainment equipment; and commercial and industrial machinery, sporting goods, toys, lawn and garden equipment and other industrial and household products.
"Red coating" means a coating which meets all of the following criteria: yellow limit, the hue of hostaperm scarlet; blue limit, the hue of monastral red-violet, lightness limit for metallics, 35% aluminum flake; lightness limit for solids, 50% titanium dioxide white; solid reds, hue angle of -11 to 38 degrees and maximum lightness of 23 to 45 units; metallic reds, hue angle of -16 to 35 degrees and maximum lightness of 28 to 45 units. These criteria are based on Cielab color space, 0/45 geometry. For spherical geometry, specula included, the upper limit is 49 units. The maximum lightness varies as the hue moves from violet to orange. This is a natural consequence of the strength of the colorants, and real colors show this effect.
“Solids content” means the non-solvent, non-water ingredients in the coating, which consist of pigments and binders, that do not evaporate and have the potential to form a cured (dry) film. The solids content can be expressed in terms of volume percent or weight percent.
“Specialty coating” means a coating that is used for unusual job performance requirements, usually in small amounts. These products include but are not limited to adhesion primers, resist coatings, soft coatings, reflective coatings, electrostatic prep coatings, headlamp lens coatings, ink pad printing coatings, stencil coatings, texture coatings (automotive), vacuum metalizing coatings, and gloss flatteners.
"Texture coat" means a coating that is applied to a plastic part which, in its finished form, consists of discrete raised spots of the coating.
"Translucent coating" means a coating which contains binders and pigment, and is formulated to form a colored, but not opaque, film.
12.3 Standards
12.3.1 Except as provided in 12.4 of this regulation, no owner or operator of a plastic parts or products coating unit subject to 12.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow the application of any coating to plastic parts or products unless:
12.3.1.1 The VOC content of the coating is less than or equal to the limits listed in Table 12-1 of this regulation, or
12.3.1.2 For a plastic parts or products coating unit that applies multiple coatings, which are subject to the same numerical emission limitation in Table 12-1 of this regulation, the daily-weighted average VOC content, calculated in accordance with the procedure specified in Appendix C of this regulation, is less than or equal to the limit in Table 12-1 of this regulation corresponding to the category of coating used, or
12.3.1.3 Control equipment is installed and operated that achieves an emission reduction efficiency in accordance with 12.5 of this regulation. The requirements of 12.3.2 shall not apply to any plastic parts or products coating unit that achieves an emission reduction efficiency of 95% or greater.
12.3.2 Except as provided in 12.3.1.3 and 12.4 of this regulation, no owner or operator of a plastic parts or products coating unit subject to 12.0 of this regulation shall apply a coating to plastic parts or products unless the coating is applied with equipment properly operated and maintained according to the manufacturer's suggested guidelines and using one or more of the following coating application methods:
12.3.2.1 Electrostatic spray
12.3.2.2 Flow coating
12.3.2.3 Dip coating, including electrodeposition
12.3.2.4 Roll coating
12.3.2.5 High-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray
12.3.2.6 Hand application
12.3.2.7 An alternative method demonstrated to be capable of achieving a transfer efficiency equal to or better than HVLP spray and approved by the Department and by the EPA.
Table 12-1 Plastic Parts Coating VOC Content Limits
Table 12-1 coating VOC content limits are expressed as mass (kilogram [kg] or pound [lb]) per volume (liter [l] or gallon [gal]) of coating less water and exempt compounds, as applied.
* General refers to those parts or products which are not Business Machine Parts or Automotive/Transportation Parts.
12.4 Specific Exemptions
12.4.1 The requirements of 12.3.1 of this regulation shall not apply to the following coatings and coating operations related to general plastic parts and products:
12.4.1.1 Touch-up and repair coatings,
12.4.1.2 Stencil coatings,
12.4.1.3 Clear or translucent coatings,
12.4.1.4 Coatings applied at a paint manufacturing facility while conducting performance tests on the coatings,
12.4.1.5 Any individual coating category used in volumes less than 50 gallons in any one year, if substitute compliant coatings are not available, provided that the total usage of all such coatings does not exceed 200 gallons per year, per facility,
12.4.1.6 Reflective coating applied to highway cones,
12.4.1.7 Mask coatings that are less than 0.5 millimeter thick (dried) and the area coated is less than 25 square inches,
12.4.1.8 EMI/RFI shielding coatings, and
12.4.1.9 Heparin-benzalkonium chloride (HBAC)-containing coatings applied to medical devices, provided that the total usage of all such coatings does not exceed 100 gallons per year, per facility.
12.4.2 The requirements of 12.3.2 shall not apply, for general plastic parts and products coatings, to air brush operations using 5-gallons or less per year of coating.
12.4.3 The requirements of 12.3.1 and 12.3.2 of this regulation shall not apply to the following types of coatings:
12.4.3.1 Aerosol coating product, and
12.4.3.2 Powder coatings.
12.5 Control Devices
12.5.1 An owner or operator of a plastic part or products coating unit subject to 12.3.1.3 of this regulation shall determine the emission reduction efficiency needed to comply and demonstrate compliance as follows:
12.5.1.1 Determine for each day the overall emission reduction efficiency needed to demonstrate compliance. The overall emission reduction needed for a day is the lesser of the value calculated according to the procedure in 3.3 of Appendix C of this regulation for that day, or 95%.
12.5.1.2 Demonstrate each day that the overall emission reduction efficiency achieved for that day, as determined in Appendix D of this regulation, is greater than or equal to the overall emission reduction efficiency required for that day.
12.5.2 An owner or operator of a plastic parts or products coating unit subject to 12.3.1.3 of this regulation shall ensure that:
12.5.2.1 A capture system and a control device are operated at all times the unit is in operation, and the owner or operator demonstrates compliance with 12.0 of this regulation through the applicable coating analysis and capture system and control device efficiency test methods specified in Appendix B, Appendix D, and Appendix E of this regulation and in accordance with the capture efficiency test methods in Appendix D of this regulation.
12.5.2.2 The control device is equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment specified in 2.0 of Appendix D of this regulation, and the monitoring equipment is installed, calibrated, operated, and maintained according to the vendor's specifications at all times the control device is in use.
12.6 Test Methods. The test methods found in Appendices A through D of this regulation shall be used to determine compliance with 12.0 of this regulation.
12.6.1 The metal particle content of metallic coatings shall be determined by the California South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Method 318 "Determination of Weight Percent of Elemental Metal in Coatings by X-Ray Diffraction Method" contained in the SCAQMD "Laboratory Methods of Analysis of Enforcement Samples" (for coatings containing aluminum) or by SCAQMD Method 311 "Analysis of Percent Metal in Metallic Coatings by Spectrographic Method" contained in the SCAQMD "Laboratory Method of Analysis of Enforcement Samples" (for coatings containing metals other than aluminum).
12.7 Compliance Certification, Recordkeeping, and Reporting Requirements.
12.7.1 An owner or operator of a plastic parts or products coating unit exempt from the emission limits listed in 12.3 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements listed in 4.2 of this regulation.
12.7.2 An owner or operator of a plastic parts or products coating unit subject to 12.0 of this regulation and complying with 12.3.1 of this regulation by the use of compliant coatings shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.3 of this regulation.
12.7.3 An owner or operator of a plastic parts or products coating unit subject to 12.0 of this regulation and complying with 12.3.1 of this regulation by the use of daily-weighted averaging shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.4 of this regulation.
12.7.4 An owner or operator of a plastic parts or products coating unit subject to 12.0 of this regulation and complying with 12.3.1 of this regulation by the use of control devices shall comply with the certification, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements listed in 4.5 of this regulation.
12.7.5 An owner or operator of a plastic parts coating unit subject to 12.3.2 of this regulation shall maintain at the facility a copy of the equipment manufacturer's suggested operating and maintenance guidelines, and provide a copy to the Department upon request.
13 DE Reg. 1344 (04/01/10)
15 DE Reg. 532 (10/01/11)
13.0 Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Coating Operations
03/11/11
13.1 Applicability
13.1.1 The provisions of 13.0 of this regulation apply to the following coating operations in an automobile or light-duty truck assembly plant: each prime coat operation, each electro-deposition (EDP) prime coat operation, each primer surfacer operation, each topcoat operation, each combined primer surfacer and topcoat operation, each final repair operation and each miscellaneous motor vehicle materials operation.
13.1.2 The requirements in 13.3.1, 13.6 and 13.9 of this regulation also apply to heavy-duty trucks that use EDP to apply prime coat.
13.1.3 Anti-chip coatings, as applied to automobile and light-duty truck components such as, but not limited to, rocker panels, the bottom edge of doors and fenders, and the leading edge of the hood or roof, are considered primer surfacers.
13.1.4 Application to metal parts of underbody anti-chip coatings (e.g., underbody plastisol) and coatings other than prime, primer-surfacer, topcoat, final repair and miscellaneous motor vehicle materials shall be subject to the requirements of 22.0 of this regulation (Miscellaneous Metal Parts).
13.1.5 The requirements in 13.3 of this regulation do not apply to automobile and light-duty truck assembly plants whose plant-wide, actual emissions without control devices are less than 6.8 kilograms (kg) (15 pounds [lb]) of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per day.
13.1.6 An owner or operator of a facility whose emissions are below the applicability threshold in 13.1.5 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.2 of this regulation.
13.1.7 Any facility that becomes or is currently subject to all of the provisions of 13.0 of this regulation by exceeding the applicability threshold in 13.1.5 of this regulation will remain subject to these provisions even if its emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.
13.1.8 Any facility that is currently subject to a state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and will remain subject to these provisions, even if its throughput or emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.
13.1.9 Transition period for existing permitted sources. Every owner or operator of any automobile or light-duty truck assembly plant that has a permit issued pursuant to 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 or 1130 containing all applicable conditions of 13.0 of this regulation, as that regulation existed on January 11, 1993, shall comply with those permit conditions for up to one year after the effective date of this revision of 13.0 of this regulation. On and after the date one year after the effective date of this revision of 13.0 of this regulation, every such owner or operator shall comply with the provisions of 13.0 of this regulation.
13.2 Definitions. As used in 13.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in this regulation or in the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) of November 15, 1990, or in 2.0 of this regulation.
"Adhesive" means any chemical substance that is applied for the purpose of bonding two surfaces together other than by mechanical means.
“Application area” means the area where a coating is applied by dipping or spraying.
“Automobile” means a motor vehicle capable of carrying no more than 12 passengers.
"Automobile and light-duty truck adhesive" means an adhesive, including glass bonding adhesive, used at an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied for the purpose of bonding two vehicle surfaces together without regard to the substrates involved.
"Automobile and light-duty truck bedliner" means a multi-component coating, used at an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied to a cargo bed after the application of topcoat and outside of the topcoat operation to provide additional durability and chip resistance.
“Automobile and light-duty truck body” means the exterior and interior surfaces of an automobile or light-duty truck including, but not limited to, hoods, fenders, cargo boxes, doors, grill opening panels, engine compartment, all or portions of the passenger compartment, and trunk interior.
"Automobile and light-duty truck cavity wax" means a coating, used at an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied into the cavities of the vehicle primarily for the purpose of enhancing corrosion protection.
"Automobile and light-duty truck deadener" means a coating, used at an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied to selected vehicle surfaces primarily for the purpose of reducing the sound of road noise in the passenger compartment.
"Automobile and light-duty truck gasket/gasket sealing material" means a fluid, used at an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied to coat a gasket or replace and perform the same function as a gasket. Automobile and light-duty truck gasket/gasket sealing material includes room temperature vulcanization (RTV) seal material.
"Automobile and light-duty truck glass bonding primer" means a primer, used at an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied to windshield or other glass, or to body openings, to prepare the glass or body opening for the application of glass bonding adhesives or the installation of adhesive bonded glass. Automobile and light-duty truck glass bonding primer includes glass bonding/cleaning primers that perform both functions (cleaning and priming of the windshield and other glass, or body openings) prior to the application of adhesive or the installation of adhesive bonded glass.
"Automobile and light-duty truck lubricating wax/compound" means a protective lubricating material, used at an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied to vehicle hubs and hinges.
"Automobile and light-duty truck sealer" means a high viscosity material, used at an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, generally, but not always, applied in the paint shop after the body has received an electrodeposition primer coating and before the application of subsequent coatings (e.g. primer-surfacer). The primary purpose of the automobile and light-duty truck sealer is to fill body joints completely so that there is no intrusion of water, gases or corrosive materials into the passenger area of the compartment. Such materials are also referred to as sealant or caulk.
"Automobile and light-duty truck trunk interior coating" means a coating, used at an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility outside of the primer-surfacer and topcoat operations, applied to the trunk interior to provide chip protection.
"Automobile and light-duty truck underbody coating" means a coating, used at an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied to the undercarriage or firewall to prevent corrosion and/or provide chip protection.
"Automobile and light-duty truck weatherstrip adhesive" means an adhesive, used at an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied to weatherstripping materials for the purpose of bonding the weatherstrip material to the surface of the vehicle.
“Electro-deposition (EDP)” means a process of applying a protective, corrosion resistant waterborne prime coat by which the automobile or truck body is submerged in a tank filled with coating material and an electrical field is used to effect the deposition of the coating material on the body. Also referred to as E-Coat, Uni-Prime, and ELPO Primer.
“EDP prime coat operation” means the application area or areas, flashoff area or areas, and oven or ovens that are used to apply and dry or cure the EDP prime coat on components of automobile and truck bodies on a single assembly line.
“Final repair operation” means the operations performed and coating applied to completely assembled motor vehicles or to parts that are not yet on a completely assembled vehicle to correct damage or imperfections in the coating. The curing of the coatings applied in these operations is accomplished at a lower temperature than used for curing primer-surfacer and topcoat. This lower temperature cure avoids the need to send parts that are not yet on a completely assembled vehicle through the same type of curing process used for primer-surfacer and topcoat and is necessary to protect heat sensitive components on completely assembled vehicles.
"In-line Repair" means the operation performed and coating used to correct damage or imperfections in the topcoat on parts that are on a completely assembled vehicle. The curing of the coatings applied in these operations is accomplished at essentially the same temperature as that used for curing the previously applied topcoat. Also referred to as high bake repair or high bake reprocess. In-line repair is considered part of the topcoat operation.
“Light-duty truck” means any motor vehicle rated at 3,864 kg (8,500 lb) gross weight or less designed primarily to transport property.
“Prime coat operation” means the application area or areas, flashoff area or areas, and oven or ovens that are used to apply and dry or cure the prime coat on components of automobile and light-duty truck bodies on a single assembly line.
"Primer-surfacer" means an intermediate protective coating applied over the electrodeposition primer and under the topcoat. Primer-surfacer provides adhesion, protection and appearance properties to the total finish. Primer-surfacer may also be called guide coat or surfacer. Primer-surfacer operations may include other coatings (e.g., anti-chip, lower-body anti-chip, chip resistant edge primer, spot primer, blackout, deadener, interior color, basecoat replacement coating, etc) that are applied in the same spray booth.
“Primer-surfacer operation” means the application area or areas, flashoff area or areas, and oven or ovens that are used to apply and dry or cure primer surfacer between the prime coat and the topcoat operations on components of automobile and light-duty truck bodies on a single assembly line.
"Primer-surfacer and topcoat protocol" means the EPA document "Protocol for Determining the Daily Volatile Organic Compound Emission Rate of Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Primer-Surfacer and Topcoat Operations", EPA 453/R-08-002, September 2008.
“Solids turnover ratio (RT)” means the ratio of total volume of coating solids that is added to the EDP system in a calendar month divided by the total volume design capacity of the EDP system.
“Topcoat” means the final coating applied to provide the final color and/or a protective finish. The topcoat may be a monocoat color or basecoat/clearcoat system. In-line repair and two-tone are part of topcoat. Topcoat operations may include other coatings (e.g., blackout, interior color, etc.) that are applied in the same spray booth.
“Topcoat operation” means the application area or areas, flashoff area or areas, and oven or ovens used to apply and dry or cure topcoat on components of automobile and light-duty truck bodies on a single assembly line.
“Volume design capacity” means for the EDP system the total liquid volume that is contained in the EDP system (tanks, pumps, recirculating lines, filters, etc.) at the system's designed liquid operating level. The EDP system volume design capacity is designated LE.
13.3 Standards
13.3.1 No owner or operator of an EDP prime coat operation subject to 13.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow on any day the application of any coating on that operation with VOC content, as applied, that exceeds either of the following:
13.3.1.1 0.084 kg/l (0.7 lb/gal) of coating solids from any EDP prime coat operation when the solids turnover ratio (RT) is 0.16 or greater. RT shall be calculated as follows:
where:
TV =Total volume of coating solids that is added to the EDP system in a calendar month (liters).
LE = Volume design capacity of the EDP system (liters).
13.3.1.2 0.084 x 350 (0.160-RT) kg VOC/l of applied coating solids from any EDP prime coat operation when RT, calculated according to Equation 13-1 of this regulation, is greater than or equal to 0.040 and less than 0.160.
13.3.1.3 When RT, calculated according to Equation 13-1 of this regulation, is less than 0.040 for any EDP prime coat operation, there is no emission limit.
13.3.2 No owner or operator of an automobile or light-duty truck primer surface operation subject to 13.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow VOC emissions which do not comply with 1.44 kg VOC/liter of deposited solids (12.0 lb VOC/gal deposited solids) on a daily weighted average basis as determined by 13.7.2 of this regulation.
13.3.3 No owner or operator of an automobile or light-duty truck topcoating operation subject to 13.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow VOC emissions that do not comply with 1.44 kg VOC/liter of deposited solids (12.0 lb VOC/gal deposited solids) on a daily weighted average basis as determined by 13.7.2 of this regulation.
13.3.4 No owner or operator of an automobile or light-duty truck prime coat operation or final repair operation subject to 13.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow the application of any coating on that operation with VOC content, as applied, that does not comply with one of the following:
13.3.4.1 0.14 kilograms per liter (kg/l) (1.2 pounds per gallon [lb/gal]) of coating, excluding water and exempt compounds, as applied, from any prime coat operation.
13.3.4.2 0.58 kg/l) (4.8 lb/gal) of coating, excluding water and exempt compounds, as applied, from any final repair operation.
13.3.4.3 4.10 kg/l) (34.2 lb/gal) of solids deposited from any final repair operation.
13.3.5 No owner or operator of an automobile or light-duty truck combined primer-surfacer and topcoat operation subject to 13.0 of this regulation shall cause of allow VOC emissions that do not comply with 1.44 kg VOC/liter of deposited solids (12.0 lb VOC/gal deposited solids) on a daily weighted average basis as determined by 13.7.2 of this regulation.
13.3.6 Additional VOC content limits for miscellaneous motor vehicle materials used at automotive and light-duty truck assembly facilities (grams of VOC per liter of coating excluding water and exempt compounds, as applied) are shown in Table 13-1 of this regulation.
Table 13-1
13.3.7 The VOC emission limits in 13.3 of this regulation do not apply to materials supplied in containers with a net volume of 16 ounces or less or a net weight of one pound or less.
13.3.8 As an alternative to compliance with the emission limits of this regulation, an owner or operator may meet the requirements of 13.4 or 13.5 of this regulation.
13.4 Daily-weighted average limitation. No owner or operator subject to 13.0 of this regulation shall apply, during any day, coatings in any non-electro-deposition (non-EDP) prime coat, final repair, or miscellaneous motor vehicle materials operation whose daily-weighted average VOC content, calculated in accordance with the procedure specified in Appendix C of this regulation, exceeds the applicable emission limits in 13.3.4, and 13.3.6 of this regulation.
13.5 Control devices
13.5.1 An owner or operator subject to 13.0 of this regulation may comply with the applicable emission limits for any coating operation by:
13.5.1.1 Installing and operating a capture system on that operation.
13.5.1.2 Installing and operating a control device on that operation.
13.5.1.3 Determining for each day the overall emission reduction efficiency needed to demonstrate compliance. The overall emission reduction needed for a day is the lesser of the value calculated according to the procedure in 3.1 and 3.2 of Appendix C of this regulation for that day or 95%.
13.5.1.4 Demonstrating each day that the overall emission reduction efficiency achieved for that day, as determined in Appendix D of this regulation, is greater than or equal to the overall emission reduction efficiency required for that day.
13.5.2 An owner or operator subject to 13.0 of this regulation shall ensure that:
13.5.2.1 A capture system and control device are operated at all times the coating operation is in use, and the owner or operator demonstrates compliance with 13.0 of this regulation through the applicable coating analysis and capture system and control device efficiency test methods specified in Appendix B, Appendix D and Appendix E of this regulation and in accordance with the capture efficiency test methods in Appendix D of this regulation.
13.5.2.2 The control device is equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment specified in Appendix D of this regulation, and the monitoring equipment is installed, calibrated, operated, and maintained according to the vendor's specifications at all times the control device is in use.
13.6 Compliance procedures for EDP prime coat operations
13.6.1 The owner or operator of an EDP prime coat operation subject to 13.0 of this regulation shall use the procedures in 40 CFR 60.393(c)(1) (July 1, 2009) to determine compliance if a capture system and a control device are not used to comply with the emission limits in 13.3.1.1 or 13.3.1.2 of this regulation.
13.6.2 The owner or operator of an EDP prime coat operation subject to 13.0 of this regulation shall use the procedures in 40 CFR 60.393(c)(2) (July 1, 2009) to determine compliance if a capture system and a control device that destroys VOC (e.g., incinerator) are used to comply with the emission limits in 13.3.1.1 or 13.3.1.2 of this regulation.
13.6.3 The owner or operator of an EDP prime coat operation subject to 13.0 of this regulation shall use the procedures in 40 CFR 60.393(c)(3) (July 1, 2009) to determine compliance if a capture system and a control device that recovers the VOC (e.g., carbon adsorber) are used to comply with the emission limits in 13.3.1.1 or 13.3.1.2 of this regulation.
13.7 Test methods
13.7.1 The test methods found in Appendix A through Appendix D of this regulation shall be used to determine compliance with 13.3.4.1 13.3.4.2, 13.3.6 and 13.3.8 of this regulation.
13.7.2 An owner or operator shall use the primer-surfacer and topcoat protocol to determine compliance with 13.3.2, 13.3.3 and 13.3.5 of this regulation. This protocol "Protocol for Determining the Daily Volatile Organic compound Emission Rate of Automobile and Light-duty Truck Primer-Surfacer and Topcoat Operations" EPA453/R-08-002, September 2008 can be found at
www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg/t1/ctg/autotruck_primer_topcoat_protocol_093008.pdf.
13.8 Recordkeeping and reporting for non-EDP prime coat, final repair and miscellaneous motor vehicle materials coating operations.
13.8.1 An owner or operator of an automobile or light-duty truck coating operation that is exempt from the emission limitations in 13.3.4.1, 13.3.4.2 and 13.3.6 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.2 of this regulation.
13.8.2 An owner or operator of an automobile or light-duty truck coating operation subject to 13.0 of this regulation and complying with 13.3.4.1, 13.3.4.2 and 13.3.6 of this regulation by the use of complying coatings shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.3 of this regulation.
13.8.3 An owner or operator of an automobile or light-duty truck coating operation subject to 13.0 of this regulation and complying with 13.3.4.1, 13.3.4.2 and 13.3.6 of this regulation by daily-weighted averaging shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.4 of this regulation.
13.8.4 An owner or operator of an automobile or light-duty truck coating operation subject 13.0 of this regulation and complying with 13.3.4.1, 13.3.4.2 and 13.3.6 of this regulation by the use of control devices shall comply with the testing, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements in 4.5 of this regulation.
13.9 Recordkeeping and reporting for EDP prime coat operations. An owner or operator of an EDP prime coat operation subject to 13.0 of this regulation and complying with the requirements in 13.3.1.1, 13.3.1.2 and 13.3.1.3 of this regulation shall comply with the following:
13.9.1 Certification. By November 15, 1993 or upon startup of a new EDP prime coat operation, the owner or operator shall certify to the Department that the coating operation is and will be in compliance with the requirements in 13.3.1.1 or 13.3.1.2 of this regulation on and after November 15, 1993, or on and after the initial startup date. Such certification shall include:
13.9.1.1 The name and location of the facility.
13.9.1.2 The address and telephone number of the person responsible for the facility.
13.9.1.3 Identification of subject sources.
13.9.1.4 A copy of the calculations performed to determine RT and the calculations performed pursuant to 13.6 of this regulation to demonstrate compliance for the EDP prime coat operation for the month prior to submittal of the certification.
13.9.2 Recordkeeping. On and after November 15, 1993 or on and after the initial startup date of a new EDP prime coat operation, the owner or operator shall collect and record the following information for each EDP prime coat operation. These records shall be maintained at the facility for at least five years and shall be made available to the Department upon verbal or written request:
13.9.2.1 For each day, the total daily volume of coating solids that is added to the EDP system.
13.9.2.2 For each month, calculation of RT using the equation in 13.3.1.1 of this regulation.
13.9.2.3 For each month, the calculations used in the compliance determinations specified in 13.6 of this regulation.
13.9.3 Reporting. On and after November 15, 1993, the owner or operator of an EDP prime coat operation subject to 13.0 of this regulation shall notify the Department in either of the following instances:
13.9.3.1 Any record showing noncompliance with the appropriate emission limit for the EDP prime coat operation.
13.9.3.2 At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of compliance from one of the procedures in 13.6 of this regulation to another of the procedures in 13.6 of this regulation, the owner or operator shall comply with the certification requirements in 13.9.1 of this regulation.
13.10 Reporting and recordkeeping for topcoat and primer surfacer operations.
13.10.1 An owner or operator of an automobile or light-duty truck coating operation subject to 13.0 of this regulation and complying with 13.2.1, 13.3.3 or 13.3.5 of this regulation shall comply with the following:
13.10.1.1 Certification. At least 120 days prior to the initial compliance date, the owner or operator of a coating operation subject to the topcoat and primer surfacer limit in 13.3.2, 13.3.3 or 13.3.5 of this regulation shall submit to the Department a detailed proposal specifying the method of demonstrating how the compliance test will be conducted according to 13.7.2 of this regulation. The proposal shall include a comprehensive plan (including a rationale) for determining the transfer efficiency at each booth through the use of in-plant or pilot testing; the selection of coatings to be tested (for the purpose of determining transfer efficiency), including the rationale for coating groupings; and a method for tracking coating usage during the transfer efficiency test. Upon approval by the Department, the owner or operator may proceed with the compliance demonstration.
13.10.1.2 Recordkeeping
13.10.1.2.1 The owner or operator shall maintain at the facility for a period of 5 years all test results, data, and calculations used to determine VOC emissions from each topcoat and each primer surfacer operation according to the topcoat protocol.
13.10.1.2.2 If control devices are used to control emissions from an automobile or light-duty truck topcoat or primer surfacer operation, the owner or operator shall maintain records according to 4.5.2.6 through 4.5.2.11 of this regulation.
13.10.1.2.3 Reporting. Any instance of noncompliance with the emission limit in 13.3.2, 13.3.3 or 13.3.5 of this regulation shall be reported to the Department within 45 calendar days.
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14.0 Can Coating
01/11/1993
14.1 Applicability
14.1.1 The provisions of 14.0 of this regulation apply to any can coating unit used to apply the following coatings: sheet base coat, exterior base coat, interior body spray coat, overvarnish, side seam spray coat, exterior end coat, and end sealing compound coat.
14.1.2 The emission limits of 14.0 of this regulation do not apply to can coating units within any facility whose actual emissions without control devices from all can coating units within the facility are less than 6.8 kilograms (kg) (15 pounds [lb]) of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per day.
14.1.3 An owner or operator of a facility whose emissions are below the applicability threshold in 14.1.2 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements of 14.7.1 of this regulation.
14.1.4 Any facility that becomes or is currently subject to the provisions of 14.0 of this regulation by exceeding the applicability threshold in 14.1.2 of this regulation will remain subject to these provisions, even if its emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.
14.1.5 Any facility that is currently subject to a state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and will remain subject to these provisions, even if its throughput or emissions have fallen or later fall below the applicability threshold.
14.2 Definitions. As used in 14.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), or in 2.0 of this regulation.
“Can” means any cylindrical single-walled container, with or without a top, cover, spout, or handle, that is manufactured from metal sheets thinner than 29 gauge (0.0141 in.) and into which solid or liquid materials may be packaged.
“Can coating unit” means a coating unit in which any coating is applied onto the surface of cans or can components.
“End sealing compound coat” means a compound applied onto can ends that functions as a gasket when the end is assembled onto the can.
“Exterior base coat” means a coating applied to the exterior of a two-piece can body to provide protection to the metal or to provide background for any lithographic or printing operation.
“Interior body spray coat” means a coating applied to the interior of the can body to provide a protective film between the product and the can.
“Overvarnish” means a coating applied directly over a design coating or directly over ink to reduce the coefficient of friction, to provide gloss, and to protect the finish against abrasion and corrosion.
“Sheet basecoat” means a coating applied to metal in sheet form to serve as either the exterior or interior of two-piece or three-piece can bodies or can ends.
“Side-seam spray coat” means a coating applied to the seam of a three-piece can.
“Three-piece can” means a can that is made by rolling a rectangular sheet of metal into a cylinder that is soldered, welded, or cemented at the seam and attaching two ends.
“Two-piece can” means a can whose body and one end are formed from a shallow cup and to which the other end is later attached.
“Two-piece can exterior end coat” means a coating applied by roller coating or spraying to the exterior end of a two-piece can to provide protection to the metal.
14.3 Standards
14.3.1 No owner or operator of a can coating unit subject to 14.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow the application of any coating on that unit with VOC content, as applied, that exceeds the limits in 14.3.1.1 through 14.3.1.6 of this regulation.
a VOC content values are expressed in units of mass of VOC (kg, lb) per volume of coating (liter [L], gallon [gal]), excluding water and exempt compounds, as applied.
14.3.2 As an alternative to compliance with the emission limits in 14.3.1 of this regulation, an owner or operator of a can coating unit may comply with the requirements of 14.0 of this regulation by meeting the requirements of 14.4 or 14.5 of this regulation.
14.4 Daily-weighted average limitations
14.4.1 No owner or operator of a can coating unit subject to 14.0 of this regulation shall apply, during any day, coatings on that unit whose daily-weighted average VOC content, calculated in accordance with the procedure specified in Appendix C of this regulation, exceeds the emission limits in 14.3.1 of this regulation.
14.4.2 Notwithstanding any other provision of this regulation, an owner or operator may use the compliance program described in the December 8, 1980, FEDERAL REGISTER (45 FR 80024). This program allows a daily weighted average of coatings between can coating units without a requirement to submit a FIP or SIP revision and without the requirement to meet the provisions of the Emissions Trading Policy Statement (51 FR 43815, December 4, 1986).
14.5 Control devices
14.5.1 An owner or operator of a can coating unit subject to 14.0 of this regulation may comply with 14.3.2 of this regulation by:
14.5.1.1 Installing and operating a capture system on that unit.
14.5.1.2 Installing and operating a control device on that unit.
14.5.1.3 Determining for each day the overall emission reduction efficiency needed to demonstrate compliance. The overall emission reduction needed for a day is the lesser of the value calculated according to the procedure in 3.0 of Appendix C of this regulation for that day or 95%.
14.5.1.4 Demonstrating each day that the overall emission reduction efficiency achieved for that day, as determined in 3.0 of Appendix D of this regulation, is greater than or equal to the overall emission reduction efficiency required for that day.
14.5.2 An owner or operator of a can coating unit subject to 14.0 of this regulation shall ensure that:
14.5.2.1 A capture system and control device are operated at all times that the unit is in operation, and the owner or operator demonstrates compliance with 14.0 of this regulation through the applicable coating analysis and capture system and control device efficiency test methods specified in Appendix B, Appendix D and Appendix E of this regulation and in accordance with the capture efficiency test methods in Appendix D of this regulation.
14.5.2.2 The control device is equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment specified in 2.0 of Appendix D of this regulation, and the monitoring equipment is installed, calibrated, operated, and maintained according to the vendor's specifications at all times the control device is in use.
14.6 Test methods. The test methods found in Appendix A through Appendix D of this regulation shall be used to determine compliance with 14.0 of this regulation.
14.7 Recordkeeping and reporting
14.7.1 An owner or operator of a can coating unit that is exempt from the emission limitations in 14.3 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.2 of this regulation.
14.7.2 An owner or operator of a can coating unit subject to 14.0 of this regulation and complying with 14.3 of this regulation by using complying coatings shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.3 of this regulation.
14.7.3 An owner or operator of a can coating unit subject to 14.0 of this regulation and complying with 14.4 of this regulation by daily-weighted averaging shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.4 of this regulation.
14.7.4 An owner or operator of a can coating unit subject to 14.0 of this regulation and complying with 14.5 of this regulation by using control devices shall comply with the testing, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements in 4.5 of this regulation.
15.0 Coil Coating
01/11/1993
15.1 Applicability
15.1.1 The provisions of 15.0 of this regulation apply to any coil coating unit.
15.1.2 The provisions of 15.0 of this regulation do not apply to any coil coating unit within a facility whose actual emissions without control devices from all coil coating units within the facility are less than 6.8 kilograms (kg) (15 pounds [lb]) of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per day.
15.1.3 An owner or operator of a facility whose emissions are below the applicability threshold in 15.1.2 of regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements of 15.7 of this regulation.
15.1.4 Any facility that becomes or is currently subject to the provisions of 15.0 of this regulation by exceeding the applicability threshold in 15.1.2 of this regulation will remain subject to these provisions even if its emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.
15.1.5 Any facility that is currently subject to a state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and will remain subject to these provisions, even if its throughput or emissions have fallen or later fall below the applicability threshold.
15.2 Definitions. As used in 15.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), or in 2.0 of this regulation.
“Coil” means any continuous metal strip with thickness of 0.15 millimeter (mm) (0.006 inch [in.]) or more that is packaged in a roll or coil.
“Coil coating line” means a web coating line where coating is applied to coil.
“Coil coating unit” means a coating application station and its associated flashoff area, drying area, or drying oven wherein coating is applied and dried or cured on a coil coating line. A coil coating line may include more than one coil coating unit.
15.3 Standards
15.3.1 No owner or operator of a coil coating unit subject to 15.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow the application of any coating on that unit with VOC content in excess of 0.31 kilograms per liter (kg/L) (2.6 pounds per gallon [lb/gal]) of coating, excluding water and exempt compounds, as applied.
15.3.2 As an alternative to compliance with the emission limit in 15.3.1 of this regulation, an owner or operator of a coil coating unit may meet the requirements of 15.4 or 15.5 of this regulation.
15.4 Daily-weighted average limitation. No owner or operator of a coil coating unit subject to 15.0 of this regulation shall apply, during any day, coatings on that unit whose daily-weighted average VOC content, calculated in accordance with the procedure specified in Appendix C of this regulation, exceeds the emission limit in 15.3.1 of this regulation.
15.5 Control devices
15.5.1 An owner or operator of a coil coating unit subject to 15.0 of this regulation may comply with 15.0 of this regulation by:
15.5.1.1 Installing and operating a capture system on that unit.
15.5.1.2 Installing and operating a control device on that unit.
15.5.1.3 Determining for each day the overall emission reduction efficiency needed to demonstrate compliance. The overall emission reduction needed for a day is the lesser of the value calculated according to the procedure in 3.0 of Appendix C of this regulation for that day or 95%.
15.5.1.4 Demonstrating each day that the overall emission reduction efficiency achieved for that day, as determined in 3.0 of Appendix D of this regulation, is greater than or equal to the overall emission reduction efficiency required for that day.
15.5.2 An owner or operator of a coil coating unit subject to 15.0 of this regulation shall ensure that:
15.5.2.1 A capture system and control device are operated at all times the coating unit is in operation, and the owner or operator demonstrates compliance with 15.0 of this regulation through the applicable coating analysis and capture system and control device efficiency test methods specified in Appendix B, Appendix D and Appendix E of this regulation and in accordance with the capture efficiency test methods in Appendix D of this regulation.
15.5.2.2 The control device is equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment specified in 2.0 of Appendix D of this regulation, and the monitoring equipment is installed, calibrated, operated, and maintained according to the vendor's specifications at all times the control device is in use.
15.6 Test methods. The test methods found in Appendix A through Appendix D of this regulation shall be used to determine compliance with 15.0 of this regulation.
15.7 Recordkeeping and reporting
15.7.1 An owner or operator of a coil coating unit that is exempt from the emission limitations in 15.3 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.2 of this regulation.
15.7.2 An owner or operator of a coil coating unit subject to 15.0 of this regulation and complying with 15.3 of this regulation by the use of complying coatings shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.3 of this regulation.
15.7.3 An owner or operator of a coil coating unit subject to 15.0 of this regulation and complying with 15.4 of this regulation by daily-weighted averaging shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.4 of this regulation.
15.7.4 An owner or operator of a coil coating unit subject to 15.0 of this regulation and complying with 15.5 of this regulation by the use of control devices shall comply with the testing, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements in 4.5 of this regulation.
16.0 Paper, Film, and Foil Coating
03/11/11
16.1 Applicability
16.1.1 The provisions of 16.0 of this regulation apply to any paper, film, or foil coating unit.
16.1.2 The provisions of 16.0 of this regulation do not apply to any paper, film, or foil coating unit within a facility whose actual emissions (including related cleaning activities) without control devices from all paper, film, or foil coating units within the facility are less than 6.8 kilograms (kg) (15 pounds [lb]) of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per day.
16.1.3 An owner or operator of a facility whose emissions are below the applicability threshold in 16.1.2 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements of 16.7.1 of this regulation.
16.1.4 Any facility that becomes or is currently subject to the provisions of 16.0 of this regulation by exceeding the applicability threshold in 16.1.2 of this regulation will remain subject to these provisions even if its emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.
16.1.5 Any facility that is currently subject to a state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and will remain subject to these provisions, even if its throughput or emissions have fallen or later fall below the applicability threshold.
16.1.6 The provisions of 16.0 of this regulation does not apply to any coating unit in-line with any offset lithographic, screen, letterpress, flexographic, rotogravure, or digital printing operation. Such coating units may be subject to 37.0 or 47.0 of this regulation, whichever is applicable.
16.1.7 Transition period for existing permitted sources. Every owner or operator of any paper coating unit that is subject to a permit issued pursuant to 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 or 1130 containing all applicable conditions of 16.0 of this regulation, as that regulation existed on January 11, 1993, shall comply with those permit conditions for up to one year after the effective date of this revision of 16.0 of this regulation. On and after the date one year after the effective date of this revision of 16.0 of this regulation, every such owner or operator of any paper coating unit shall comply with the provisions of 16.0 of this regulation.
16.2 Definitions. As used in 16.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), or in 2.0 of this regulation.
"Coating" means a material being applied, or an action of applying such a material, onto or impregnated into a substrate for decorative, protective, or functional purpose.
“Paper, film, or foil coating line” means a series of coating applicators, flash-off areas, and any associated curing/drying equipment between one or more unwind/feed stations and one or more rewind/cutting stations to apply a coating onto a continuous strip of substrate (a web). Printing presses are not considered coating lines. Products produced on a paper, film, or foil coating line include, but are not limited to, adhesive tapes and labels, book covers, post cards, office copier paper, drafting paper, and pressure sensitive tapes and labels. Coating lines include, but are not limited to, application by impregnation or saturation or by the use of roll, knife, or rotogravure coating. A coating line may include more than one coating unit.
“Paper, film, or foil coating unit” means any coating unit applying a coating to paper, film, or foil substrates used in the manufacturing of several major product types for the following industry sectors: pressure sensitive tape and labels (including fabric coated for use in pressure sensitive tapes and labels); photographic film; industrial and decorative laminates; abrasive products (including fabric coated for use in abrasive products) and flexible packaging (including coating of non-woven polymer substrates for use in flexible packaging). Paper, film, or foil coating unit also includes a coating unit applying a coating during miscellaneous coating operations for several products including: corrugated and solid fiber boxes; die-cut paper paperboard, and cardboard; converted paper and paperboard not elsewhere classified; folding paperboard boxes, including sanitary boxes; manifold business forms and related products; plastic aseptic packaging; and carbon paper and inked ribbons.
16.3 Standards. No owner or operator of any paper, film, or foil coating unit shall operate the coating unit unless the owner or operator meets the applicable requirements listed under 16.3.1, 16.3.2, 16.3.3, and 16.3.4 of this regulation.
16.3.1 Except as specified in 16.3.2 of this regulation, no application of any coating on that unit with VOC content in excess of 0.40 kilogram VOC per kilogram of solid applied (kg/kg) (0.40 pound of VOC per pound of solid [lb/lb]).
16.3.2 For pressure sensitive tape and label surface coating, no application of any coating on that unit with VOC content in excess of 0.20 kilogram VOC per kilogram of solid applied (kg/kg) (0.20 pound of VOC per pound of solid [lb/lb]).
16.3.3 As an alternative to compliance with the emission limit in 16.3.1 or 16.3.2 of this regulation, an owner or operator of a paper, film, or foil coating unit may meet the requirements of 16.4 or 16.5 of this regulation.
16.3.4 When handling cleaning materials, an owner or operator of a paper, film, or foil coating unit shall comply with 8.0 of this regulation.
16.4 Daily-weighted average limitation. No owner or operator of a paper, film, or foil coating unit subject to 16.0 of this regulation shall apply, during any day, coatings on that unit whose daily-weighted average VOC content, calculated in accordance with the procedure specified in Appendix C of this regulation, exceeds the emission limit in 16.3.1 or 16.3.2 of this regulation, whichever is applicable.
16.5 Control devices
16.5.1 An owner or operator of a paper, film, or foil coating unit subject to 16.0 of this regulation may comply with 16.0 of this regulation by:
16.5.1.1 Installing and operating a capture system on that unit.
16.5.1.2 Installing and operating a control device on that unit.
16.5.1.3 Determining for each day the overall emission reduction efficiency needed to demonstrate compliance. The overall emission reduction needed for a day is the lesser of the value calculated according to the procedure in 3.0 of Appendix C of this regulation for that day or 95%. If the calculated efficiency is less than 90%, use 90% as the needed efficiency.
16.5.1.4 Demonstrating each day that the overall emission reduction efficiency achieved for that day, as determined in 3.0 of Appendix D of this regulation, is greater than or equal to the overall emission reduction efficiency needed for that day as determined in 16.5.1.3 of this regulation.
16.5.2 An owner or operator of a paper, film, or foil coating unit subject to 16.0 of this regulation shall ensure that:
16.5.2.1 A capture system and control device are operated at all times the coating unit is in operation, and the owner or operator demonstrates compliance with 16.0 of this regulation through the applicable coating analysis and capture system and control device efficiency test methods specified in Appendix B, Appendix D and Appendix E of this regulation and in accordance with the capture efficiency test methods in Appendix D of this regulation.
16.5.2.2 The control device is equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment specified in 2.0 of Appendix D of this regulation, and the monitoring equipment is installed, calibrated, operated, and maintained according to the vendor's specifications at all times the control device is in use.
16.6 Test methods. The test methods found in Appendix A through Appendix D of this regulation shall be used to determine compliance with 16.0 of this regulation.
16.7 Recordkeeping and reporting
16.7.1 An owner or operator of a paper, film, or foil coating unit that is exempt from the emission limitations in 16.3 of this regulation shall comply with the certification requirements in 4.2 of this regulation within six months after March 11, 2011, and with the recordkeeping and reporting requirements in 4.2 of this regulation on and after March 11, 2011.
16.7.2 An owner or operator of a paper, film, or foil coating unit subject to 16.0 of this regulation and complying with 16.3 of this regulation by the use of complying coatings shall comply with the certification requirements in 4.3 of this regulation within six months after March 11, 2011, and with the recordkeeping and reporting requirements in 4.3 of this regulation on and after March 11, 2011.
16.7.3 An owner or operator of a paper, film, or foil coating unit subject to 16.0 of this regulation and complying with 16.4 of this regulation by daily-weighted averaging shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.4 of this regulation.
16.7.4 An owner or operator of a paper, film, or foil coating unit subject to 16.0 of this regulation and complying with 16.5 of this regulation by the use of control devices shall comply with the testing requirements in 4.5 of this regulation within six months after March 11, 2011, and with the reporting and recordkeeping requirements in 4.5 of this regulation on and after March 11, 2011.
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17.0 Fabric Coating
01/11/1993
17.1 Applicability
17.1.1 The provisions of 17.0 of this regulation apply to any fabric coating unit.
17.1.2 The provisions of 17.0 of this regulation do not apply to any fabric coating unit within a facility whose actual emissions without control devices from all fabric coating units within the facility are less than 6.8 kilograms (kg) (15 pounds [lb]) of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per day.
17.1.3 An owner or operator of a facility whose emissions are below the applicability threshold in 17.1.2 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements of 17.7.1 of this regulation.
17.1.4 Any facility that becomes or is currently subject to the provisions of 17.0 of this regulation by exceeding the applicability threshold in 17.1.2 of this regulation will remain subject to these provisions even if its emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.
17.1.5 Any facility that is currently subject to a state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and will remain subject to these provisions, even if its throughput or emissions have fallen or later fall below the applicability threshold.
17.2 Definitions. As used in 17.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), or in 2.0 of this regulation.
“Fabric coating line” means a web coating line where coating is applied to fabric. A fabric printing line is not considered a fabric coating line.
“Fabric coating unit” means a coating application station and its associated flashoff area, drying area, or oven wherein coating is applied and dried or cured in a fabric coating line. A fabric coating line may include more than one fabric coating unit.
17.3 Standards
17.3.1 No owner or operator of a fabric coating unit subject to 17.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow the application of any coating on that unit with VOC content in excess of 0.35 kilogram per liter (kg/L) (2.9 pounds per gallon [lb/gal]) of coating, excluding water and exempt compounds, as applied.
17.3.2 As an alternative to compliance with the emission limit in 17.3.1 of this regulation, an owner or operator of a fabric coating unit subject to 17.0 of this regulation may meet the requirements of 17.4 or 17.5 of this regulation.
17.4 Daily-weighted average limitation. No owner or operator of a fabric coating unit subject to 17.0 of this regulation shall apply, during any day, coatings on that unit whose daily-weighted average VOC content, calculated in accordance with the procedure specified in Appendix C of this regulation, exceeds the emission limit in 17.3.1 of this regulation.
17.5 Control devices
17.5.1 An owner or operator of a fabric coating unit subject to 17.0 of this regulation may comply with 17.0 of this regulation by:
17.5.1.1 Installing and operating a capture system on that unit.
17.5.1.2 Installing and operating a control device on that unit.
17.5.1.3 Determining for each day the overall emission reduction efficiency needed to demonstrate compliance. The overall emission reduction needed for a day is the lesser of the value calculated according to the procedure in 3.0 of Appendix C of this regulation for that day or 95%.
17.5.1.4 Demonstrating each day that the overall emission reduction efficiency achieved for that day, as determined in 3.0 of Appendix D of this regulation, is greater than or equal to the overall emission reduction efficiency required for that day.
17.5.2 An owner or operator of a fabric coating unit subject to 17.0 of this regulation shall ensure that:
17.5.2.1 A capture system and control device are operated at all times the coating unit is in operation, and the owner or operator demonstrates compliance with 17.0 of this regulation through the applicable coating analysis and capture system and control device efficiency test methods specified in Appendix B, Appendix D and Appendix E of this regulation and in accordance with the capture efficiency test methods in Appendix D of this regulation.
17.5.2.2 The control device is equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment specified in 2.0 of Appendix D of this regulation, and the monitoring equipment is installed, calibrated, operated, and maintained according to the vendor's specifications at all times the control device is in use.
17.6 Test methods. The test methods found in Appendix A through Appendix D of this regulation shall be used to determine compliance with 17.0 of this regulation.
17.7 Recordkeeping and reporting
17.7.1 An owner or operator of a fabric coating unit that is exempt from the emission limitations in 17.3 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.2 of this regulation.
17.7.2 An owner or operator of a fabric coating unit subject to 17.0 of this regulation and complying with 17.3 of this regulation by the use of complying coatings shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.3 of this regulation.
17.7.3 An owner or operator of a fabric coating unit subject to 17.0 of this regulation and complying with 17.4 of this regulation by daily-weighted averaging shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.4 of this regulation.
17.7.4 An owner or operator of a fabric coating unit subject to 17.0 of this regulation and complying with 17.5 of this regulation by the use of control devices shall comply with the testing, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements in 4.5 of this regulation.
18.0 Vinyl Coating
01/11/1993
18.1 Applicability
18.1.1 The provisions of 18.0 of this regulation apply to any vinyl coating line.
18.1.2 The provisions of 18.0 of this regulation do not apply to:
18.1.2.1 Application of vinyl plastisol to fabric to form the substrate that is subsequently coated.
18.1.2.2 Any vinyl coating line within a facility whose actual emissions without control devices from all vinyl coating lines within the facility are less than 6.8 kilograms (kg) (15 pounds [lb]) of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per day.
18.1.3 An owner or operator of a facility whose emissions are below the applicability threshold in 18.1.2.2 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements of 18.7.1 of this regulation.
18.1.4 Any facility that becomes or is currently subject to the provisions of 18.0 of this regulation by exceeding the applicability threshold in 18.1.2.2 of this regulation will remain subject to these provisions even if its emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.
18.1.5 Any facility that is currently subject to a state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and will remain subject to these provisions, even if its throughput or emissions have fallen or later fall below the applicability threshold.
18.2 Definitions. As used in 18.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), or in 2.0 of this regulation.
“Vinyl coating line” means a web coating line where a decorative, functional, or protective coating is applied to a continuous web of vinyl or vinyl-coated fabric. Lines used for coating or printing on vinyl and coating or printing on urethane are considered vinyl coating lines.
18.3 Standards
18.3.1 No owner or operator of a vinyl coating line subject to 18.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow the application of any coating on that line with VOC content in excess of 0.45 kilograms per liter (kg/L) (3.8 pounds per gallon [lb/gal]) of coating, excluding water and exempt compounds, as applied.
18.3.2 As an alternative to compliance with the emission limit in 18.3.1 of this regulation, an owner or operator of a vinyl coating line subject to 18.0 of this regulation may meet the requirements of 18.4 or 18.5 of this regulation.
18.4 Daily-weighted average limitation. No owner or operator of a vinyl coating line subject to 18.0 of this regulation shall apply, during any day, coatings on any such line whose daily-weighted average VOC content, calculated in accordance with the procedure specified in Appendix C of this regulation, exceeds the emission limit in 18.3.1 of this regulation.
18.5 Control devices
18.5.1 An owner or operator of a vinyl coating line subject to 18.0 of this regulation may comply with 18.0 of this regulation by:
18.5.1.1 Installing and operating a capture system on that line.
18.5.1.2 Installing and operating a control device on that line.
18.5.1.3 Determining for each day the overall emission reduction efficiency needed to demonstrate compliance. The overall emission reduction needed for a day is the lesser of the value calculated according to the procedure in 3.0 of Appendix C of this regulation for that day or 95% .
18.5.1.4 Demonstrating each day that the overall emission reduction efficiency achieved for that day, as determined in 3.0 of Appendix D of this regulation, is greater than or equal to the overall emission reduction efficiency required for that day.
18.5.2 An owner or operator of a vinyl coating line subject to 18.0 of this regulation shall ensure that:
18.5.2.1 A capture system and control device are operated at all times that the line is in operation, and the owner or operator demonstrates compliance with 18.0 of this regulation through the applicable coating analysis and capture system and control device efficiency test methods specified in Appendix B, Appendix D and Appendix E of this regulation and in accordance with the capture efficiency test methods in Appendix D of this regulation.
18.5.2.2 The control device is equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment specified in 2.0 of Appendix D of this regulation, and the monitoring equipment is installed, calibrated, operated, and maintained according to the vendor's specifications at all times the control device is in use.
18.6 Test methods. The test methods found in Appendix A through Appendix D of this regulation shall be used to determine compliance with 18.0 of this regulation.
18.7 Recordkeeping and reporting
18.7.1 An owner or operator of a vinyl coating line that is exempt from the emission limitations in 18.3 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.2 of this regulation.
18.7.2 An owner or operator of a vinyl coating line subject to 18.0 of this regulation and complying with 18.3 of this regulation by the use of complying coatings shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.3 of this regulation.
18.7.3 An owner or operator of a vinyl coating line subject to 18.0 of this regulation and complying with 18.4 of this regulation by daily-weighted averaging shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.4 of this regulation.
18.7.4 An owner or operator of a vinyl coating line subject to 18.0 of this regulation and complying with 18.5 of this regulation by the use of control devices shall comply with the testing, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements in 4.5 of this regulation.
19.0 Coating of Metal Furniture
10/11/2011
19.1 Applicability
19.1.1 The provisions of 19.0 of this regulation apply to any metal furniture coating unit. Except as provided in 19.1.2 of this regulation, every owner or operator of any metal furniture coating unit shall comply with the provisions of 19.0 of this regulation on and after 4/11/2010.
19.1.2 Transition period for existing permitted sources. Every owner or operator of any metal furniture coating unit that has a permit issued pursuant to 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 or 1130 containing all applicable conditions of 19.0 of this regulation, as that regulation existed on January 11, 1993, shall comply with those permit conditions until December 31, 2010. On and after January 1, 2011 every such owner or operator of any metal furniture coating unit shall comply with the provisions of 19.0 of this regulation.
19.1.3 Except as provided in 19.1.4 of this regulation, the provisions of 19.0 of this regulation do not apply to any metal furniture coating unit within a facility whose actual emissions without control devices from all metal furniture coating units within the facility, including emissions from related cleaning activities, are less than 6.8 kilograms (kg) (15 pounds [lb]) of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per day.
19.1.4 An owner or operator of a facility whose emissions are below the applicability threshold in 19.1.3 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements of 19.7.1 of this regulation.
19.1.5 Any facility that becomes or is currently subject to the provisions of 19.0 of this regulation by exceeding the applicability threshold in 19.1.3 of this regulation shall remain subject to these provisions, even if emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.
19.1.6 Any facility that is currently subject to a state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and shall remain subject to these provisions, even if throughput or emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.
19.2 Definitions. As used in 19.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, or in 2.0 of this regulation.
“Metal furniture” means any furniture piece made of metal or any metal part that will be assembled with other metal, wood, fabric, plastic, or glass parts to form a furniture piece including, but not limited to, tables, chairs, waste baskets, beds, desks, lockers, benches, shelving, file cabinets, fixtures, lamps, lighting units, and room dividers.
“Metal furniture coating unit” means a coating unit in which a protective, decorative, or functional coating is applied onto the surface of metal furniture.
19.3 Standards
19.3.1 Except as provided in 19.4.1 of this regulation, no owner or operator of a metal furniture coating unit subject to 19.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow the application of any coating to metal furniture unless:
19.3.1.1 The VOC content of the coating is less than or equal to the limits listed in Table 19-1 of this regulation, or
Table 19-1 Metal Furniture Coating VOC Content Limits
VOC content limits are expressed as mass (either kilogram [kg] or pound [lb]) per volume (either liter [l] or gallon [gal]) of coating less water and exempt compounds, as applied.
19.3.1.2 For a metal furniture coating unit that applies multiple coatings, which are subject to the same numerical emission limitation in Table 19-1 of this regulation, the daily-weighted average VOC content, calculated in accordance with the procedure specified in Appendix C of this regulation, is less than or equal to the limit in Table 19-1 of this regulation corresponding to the category of coating used, or
19.3.1.3 Control equipment is installed and operated that achieves an emission reduction efficiency in accordance with 19.5 of this regulation. The requirements of 19.3.2 of this regulation shall not apply to any metal furniture coating unit that achieves an emission reduction efficiency of 95% or greater.
19.3.2 Except as provided in 19.3.1.3 and 19.4 of this regulation, no owner or operator of a metal furniture coating unit subject to 19.0 of this regulation shall apply a coating to metal furniture unless the coating is applied with equipment properly operating and maintained according to the manufacturer's suggested guidelines and using one or more of the following coating application methods:
19.3.2.1 Electrostatic spray
19.3.2.2 Flow coating
19.3.2.3 Dip coating, including electrodeposition
19.3.2.4 Roll coating
19.3.2.5 High-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray
19.3.2.6 Hand application
19.3.2.7 An alternative method that is demonstrated to be capable of achieving a transfer efficiency equal to or better than HVLP spray and approved by the Department and by the EPA.
19.4 Specific Exemptions
19.4.1 The requirements of 19.3.1 and 19.3.2 of this regulation shall not apply for the following types of coatings:
19.4.1.1 Stencil coatings
19.4.1.2 Safety-indicating coatings
19.4.1.3 Solid film lubricants
19.4.1.4 Electric-insulating and thermal-conducting coatings
19.4.1.5 Aerosol coating product
19.4.1.6 Powder coatings
19.4.2 The requirements of 19.3.2 of this regulation shall not apply to touch-up and repair coatings.
19.5 Control Devices
19.5.1 An owner or operator of a metal furniture coating unit subject to 19.3.1.3 of this regulation shall determine the emission reduction efficiency needed to comply and demonstrate compliance as follows:
19.5.1.1 Determine for each day the overall emission reduction efficiency needed to demonstrate compliance. The overall emission reduction needed for a day is the lesser of the value calculated according to the procedure in 3.3 of Appendix C of this regulation for that day or 95%.
19.5.1.2 Determine each day that the overall emission reduction efficiency achieved for that day, as determined in Appendix D of this regulation, is greater than or equal to the overall emission reduction efficiency required for that day.
19.5.2 An owner or operator of a metal furniture coating unit subject to 19.3.1.3 of this regulation shall ensure that:
19.5.2.1 A capture system and control device are operated at all times that the unit is in operation, and the owner or operator demonstrates compliance with 19.0 of this regulation through the applicable coating analysis and capture system and control device efficiency test methods specified in Appendix B, Appendix D and Appendix E of this regulation and in accordance with the capture efficiency test methods in Appendix D of this regulation.
19.5.2.2 The control device is equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment specified in 2.0 of Appendix D of this regulation, and the monitoring equipment is installed, calibrated, operated, and maintained according to the vendor's specifications at all times the control device is in use.
19.6 Test Methods. The test methods found in Appendix A through Appendix D of this regulation shall be used to determine compliance with 19.0 of this regulation.
19.6.1 The acid content of pretreatment coatings and etching fillers shall be determined by ASTM International Method D 1613 -06.
19.6.2 The metal particle content of metallic coatings shall be determined by the California South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Method 318 "Determination of Weight Percent of Elemental Metal in Coatings by X-Ray Diffraction Method" contained in the SCAQMD "Laboratory Methods of Analysis of Enforcement Samples" (for coatings containing aluminum) or by SCAQMD Method 311 "Analysis of Percent Metal in Metallic Coatings by Spectrographic Method" contained in the SCAQMD "Laboratory Method of Analysis of Enforcement Samples" (for coatings containing metals other than aluminum).
19.7 Compliance Certification, Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements
19.7.1 An owner or operator of a metal furniture coating unit exempt from the requirements of 19.3 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.2 of this regulation.
19.7.2 An owner or operator of a metal furniture coating unit subject to 19.0 of this regulation and complying with 19.3.1.1 of this regulation by the use of compliant coatings shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.3 of this regulation.
19.7.3 An owner or operator of a metal furniture coating unit subject to 19.0 of this regulation and complying with 19.3.1.2 of this regulation by daily-weighted averaging shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.4 of this regulation.
19.7.4 An owner or operator of a metal furniture coating unit subject to 19.0 of this regulation and complying with 19.3.1.3 of this regulation by the use of control devices shall comply with the testing, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements in 4.5 of this regulation.
19.7.5 An owner or operator of a metal furniture coating unit subject to 19.3.2 of this regulation shall maintain at the facility a copy of the equipment manufacturer's suggested operating and maintenance guidelines, and provide a copy to the Department upon request.
13 DE Reg. 1344 (04/01/10)
15 DE Reg. 532 (10/01/11)
20.0 Coating of Large Appliances
10/11/2011
20.1 Applicability
20.1.1 The provisions of 20.0 of this regulation apply to any large appliance coating unit. Except as provided for in 20.1.2 of this regulation, every owner or operator of any large appliance coating unit shall comply with the provisions of 20.0 of this regulation on and after 04/11/2010.
20.1.2 Transition period for existing permitted sources. Every owner or operator of any large appliance coating unit that has a permit issued pursuant to 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 or 1130 containing all applicable conditions of 20.0 of this regulation, as that regulation existed on January 11, 1993, shall comply with those permit conditions until December 31, 2010. On and after January 1, 2011 every such owner or operator of any large appliance coating unit shall comply with the provisions of 20.0 of this regulation.
20.1.3 Except as provided for in 20.1.4 of this regulation, the provisions of 20.0 of this regulation do not apply to any large appliance coating unit within a facility whose actual emissions without control devices from all large appliance coating units within the facility, including related cleaning activities, are less than 6.8 kilograms (kg) (15 pounds [lb]) of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per day.
20.1.4 An owner or operator of a facility whose emissions are below the applicability threshold in 20.1.3 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements of 20.7.1 of this regulation.
20.1.5 Any facility that becomes or is currently subject to the provisions of 20.0 of this regulation by exceeding the applicability threshold in 20.1.3 of this regulation shall remain subject to these provisions even if its emissions later fall below the applicability thresholds.
20.1.6 Any facility that is currently subject to a state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and shall remain subject to these provisions, even if throughput or emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.
20.2 Definitions. As used in 20.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), or in 2.0 of this regulation.
“Large appliance” means any residential or commercial washer, dryer, range, oven, microwave oven, refrigerator, freezer, water heater, dishwasher, trash compactor, air conditioner, or other similar products under North American Industry Classification System code 33522.
“Large appliance coating unit” means a coating unit in which any protective, decorative, or functional coating is applied onto the surface of component metal parts (including, but not limited to, doors, cases, lids, panels, and interior parts) of large appliances.
20.3 Standards
20.3.1 Except as provided in 20.4.1 of this regulation, no owner or operator of a large appliance coating unit subject to 20.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow the application of any coating to large appliances unless:
20.3.1.1 The VOC content of the coating is less than or equal to the limits listed in Table 20-1 of this regulation, or
Table 20-1 Large Appliance Coating VOC Content Limits
VOC content limits are expressed as mass (either kilogram [kg] or pound [lb]) per volume (either liter [l] or gallon [gal]) of coating less water and exempt compounds, as applied.
20.3.1.2 For a large appliance coating unit that applies multiple coatings, which are subject to the same numerical emission limitation in Table 20-1 of this regulation, the daily-weighted average VOC content, calculated in accordance with the procedure specified in Appendix C of this regulation, is less than or equal to the limit in Table 20-1 of this regulation corresponding to the category of coating used, or
20.3.1.3 Control equipment is installed and operated that achieves an emission reduction efficiency in accordance with 20.5 of this regulation. The requirements of 20.3.2 of this regulation shall not apply to any large appliance coating unit that achieves an emission reduction efficiency of 95% or greater.
20.3.2 Except as provided in 20.3.1.3 and 20.4 of this regulation, no owner or operator of a large appliance coating unit subject to 20.0 of this regulation shall apply a coating to large appliances unless the coating is applied with equipment properly operating and maintained according to the manufacturer's suggested guidelines and using one or more of the following coating application methods:
20.3.2.1 Electrostatic spray
20.3.2.2 Flow coating
20.3.2.3 Dip coating, including electrodeposition
20.3.2.4 Roll coating
20.3.2.5 High-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray
20.3.2.6 Hand application
20.3.2.7 An alternative method that is demonstrated to be capable of achieving a transfer efficiency equal to or better than HVLP spray and approved by the Department and by the EPA.
20.4 Specific Exemptions
20.4.1 The requirements of 20.3.1 and 20.3.2 of this regulation do not apply for the following types of coatings:
20.4.1.1 Stencil coatings
20.4.1.2 Safety-indicating coatings
20.4.1.3 Solid film lubricants
20.4.1.4 Electric-insulating and thermal-conducting coatings
20.4.1.5 Aerosol coating product
20.4.1.6 Powder coatings
20.4.2 The requirements of 20.3.2 of this regulation do not apply to touch-up and repair coatings.
20.5 Control Devices
20.5.1 An owner or operator of a large appliance coating unit subject to 20.3.1.3 of this regulation shall determine the emission reduction efficiency needed to comply and demonstrate compliance as follows:
20.5.1.1 Determine for each day the overall emission reduction efficiency needed to demonstrate compliance. The overall emission reduction needed for a day is the lesser of the value calculated according to the procedure in 3.3 of Appendix C of this regulation for that day or 95%.
20.5.1.2 Demonstrate each day that the overall emission reduction efficiency achieved for that day, as determined in Appendix D of this regulation, is greater than or equal to the overall emission reduction efficiency required for that day.
20.5.2 An owner or operator of a large appliance coating unit subject to 20.3.1.3 of this regulation shall ensure that:
20.5.2.1 A capture system and control device are operated at all times that the unit is in operation, and the owner or operator demonstrates compliance with 20.0 of this regulation through the applicable coating analysis and capture system and control device efficiency test methods specified in Appendix B, Appendix D and Appendix E of this regulation and in accordance with the capture efficiency test methods in Appendix D of this regulation.
20.5.2.2 The control device is equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment specified in 2.0 of Appendix D of this regulation, and the monitoring equipment is installed, calibrated, operated, and maintained according to the vendor's specifications at all times the control device is in use.
20.6 Test Methods. The test methods found in Appendix A through Appendix D of this regulation shall be used to determine compliance with 20.0 of this regulation.
20.6.1 The acid content of pretreatment coatings and etching fillers shall be determined by ASTM International Method D 1613 -06.
20.6.2 The metal particle content of metallic coatings shall be determined by the California South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Method 318 “Determination of Weight Percent of Elemental Metal in Coatings by X-Ray Diffraction Method” contained in the SCAQMD “Laboratory Methods of Analysis of Enforcement Samples” (for coatings containing aluminum) or by SCAQMD Method 311 “Analysis of Percent Metal in Metallic Coatings by Spectrographic Method” contained in the SCAQMD “Laboratory Method of Analysis of Enforcement Samples” (for coatings containing metals other than aluminum).
20.7 Compliance Certification, Recordkeeping and Reporting
20.7.1 An owner or operator of a large appliance coating unit exempt from the requirements of 20.3 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.2 of this regulation.
20.7.2 An owner or operator of a large appliance coating unit subject to 20.0 of this regulation and complying with 20.3.1.1 of this regulation by the use of compliance coatings shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.3 of this regulation.
20.7.3 An owner or operator of a large appliance coating unit subject to 20.0 of this regulation and complying with 20.3.1.2 of this regulation by daily-weighted averaging shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.4 of this regulation.
20.7.4 An owner or operator of a large appliance coating unit subject to 20.0 of this regulation and complying with 20.3.1.3 of this regulation by the use of control devices shall comply with the testing, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements in 4.5 of this regulation.
20.7.5 An owner or operator of a large appliance coating unit subject to 20.3.2 of this regulation shall maintain at the facility a copy of the equipment manufacturer’s suggested operating and maintenance guidelines, and provide a copy to the Department upon request.
13 DE Reg. 1344 (04/01/10)
15 DE Reg. 532 (10/01/11)
21.0 Coating of Magnet Wire
11/29/1994
21.1 Applicability
21.1.1 The provisions of 21.0 of this regulation apply to any magnet wire coating unit.
21.1.2 The provisions of 21.0 of this regulation do not apply to any magnet wire coating unit within a facility whose emissions without control devices from all magnet wire coating units within the facility are less than 6.8 kilograms (kg) (15 pounds [lb]) of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per day.
21.1.3 An owner or operator of a facility whose emissions are below the applicability threshold in 21.1.2 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements of 21.7.1 of this regulation.
21.1.4 Any facility that becomes or is currently subject to the provisions of 21.0 of this regulation by exceeding the applicability threshold in 21.1.2 of this regulation will remain subject to these provisions even if its emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.
21.1.5 Any facility that is currently subject to a state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and will remain subject to these provisions, even if its throughput or emissions have fallen or later fall below the applicability threshold.
21.2 Definitions. As used in 21.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), or in 2.0 of this regulation.
“Magnet wire coating unit” means a coating unit in which an electrically insulating varnish or enamel is applied onto the surface of wire for use in electrical machinery.
21.3 Standards
21.3.1 No owner or operator of a magnet wire coating unit subject to 21.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow the use of any coating with VOC content in excess of 0.20 kilograms per liter (kg/L) (1.7 pounds per gallon [lb/gal]) of coating, excluding water and exempt compounds, as applied.
21.3.2 As an alternative to compliance with the emission limit in 21.3.1 of this regulation, an owner or operator of a magnet wire coating unit subject to 21.0 of this regulation may meet the requirements of 21.4 or 21.5 of this regulation.
21.4 Daily-weighted average limitation. No owner or operator of a magnet wire coating unit subject to 21.0 of this regulation shall apply, during any day, coatings on that unit whose daily-weighted average VOC content, calculated in accordance with the procedure specified in Appendix C of this regulation, exceeds the emission limit in 21.3.1 of this regulation.
21.5 Control devices
21.5.1 An owner or operator of a magnet wire coating unit subject to 21.0 of this regulation may comply with 21.0 of this regulation by:
21.5.1.1 Installing and operating a capture system on that unit.
21.5.1.2 Installing and operating a control device on that unit.
21.5.1.3 Determining for each day the overall emission reduction efficiency needed to demonstrate compliance. The overall emission reduction needed for a day is the lesser of the value calculated according to the procedure in 3.0 of Appendix C of this regulation for that day or 95%.
21.5.1.4 Demonstrating each day that the overall emission reduction efficiency achieved for that day, as determined in 3.0 of Appendix D of this regulation, is greater than or equal to the overall emission reduction efficiency required for that day.
21.5.2 An owner or operator of a magnet wire coating unit subject to 21.0 of this regulation shall ensure that:
21.5.2.1 A capture system and control device are operated at all times that the unit is in operation, and the owner or operator demonstrates compliance with 21.0 of this regulation through the applicable coating analysis and capture system and control device efficiency test methods specified in Appendix B, Appendix D and Appendix E of this regulation and in accordance with the capture efficiency test methods in Appendix D of this regulation.
21.5.2.2 The control device is equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment specified in 2.0 of Appendix D of this regulation, and the monitoring equipment is installed, calibrated, operated, and maintained according to the vendor's specifications at all times the control device is in use.
21.6 Test methods. The test methods found in Appendix A through Appendix D of this regulation shall be used to determine compliance with 21.0 of this regulation.
21.7 Recordkeeping and reporting
21.7.1 An owner or operator of a magnet wire coating unit that is exempt from the emission limitations in 21.3 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.2 of this regulation.
21.7.2 An owner or operator of a magnet wire coating unit subject to 21.0 of this regulation and complying with 21.3 of this regulation by the use of complying coatings shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.3 of this regulation.
21.7.3 An owner or operator of a magnet wire coating unit subject to 21.0 of this regulation and complying with 21.4 of this regulation by daily-weighted averaging shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.4 of this regulation.
21.7.4 An owner or operator of a magnet wire coating unit subject to 21.0 of this regulation and complying with 21.5 of this regulation by the use of control devices shall comply with the testing, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements in 4.5 of this regulation.
22.0 Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts
10/11/2011
22.1 Applicability
22.1.1 The provisions of 22.0 of this regulation apply to any miscellaneous metal parts and products coating unit. Except as provided in 22.1.2 of this regulation, every owner or operator of any miscellaneous metal parts and products coating unit shall comply with the provisions of 22.0 of this regulation on and after 04/11/2010.
22.1.2 Transition period for existing permitted sources. Every owner or operator of any miscellaneous metal parts and products coating unit that has a permit issued pursuant to 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 or 1130 containing all applicable conditions of 22.0 of this regulation, as that regulation existed on January 11, 1993, shall comply with those permit conditions until December 31, 2010. On and after January 1, 2011, every such owner or operator of any miscellaneous metal parts and products coating unit shall comply with the provisions of 22.0 of this regulation.
22.1.3 The provisions of 22.0 of this regulation do not apply to the following miscellaneous metal parts and products:
22.1.3.1 Parts covered by other sections of this regulation.
22.1.3.2 Exterior parts of completely assembled marine vessels.
22.1.4 Except as provided in 22.1.5 of this regulation, the provisions of 22.0 of this regulation do not apply to metal parts and products coating facilities whose actual emissions, without control devices, from all miscellaneous metal part and products coating units, including emissions from related cleaning activities, are less than 6.8 kilograms (kg) (15 pounds [lb]) of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per day.
22.1.5 An owner or operator of a facility whose emissions are below the applicability threshold in 22.1.4 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements of 22.7.1 of this regulation.
22.1.6 Any facility that becomes or is currently subject to the provisions of 22.0 of this regulation by exceeding the applicability threshold in 22.1.4 of this regulation shall remain subject to these provisions even if its emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.
22.1.7 Any facility that is currently subject to a state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and shall remain subject to these provisions, even if emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.
22.2 Definitions. As used in 22.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), or in 2.0 of this regulation.
“Camouflage coating” means a coating used principally by the military to conceal equipment from detection.
“Drum” means any cylindrical metal shipping container larger than 12 gallons capacity, but no larger than 110 gallon capacity.
“Electric-insulating varnish” means a non-convertible-type coating applied to electric motors, components of electric motors, or power transformers, to provide electrical, mechanical and environmental protection or resistance.
“Etching filler” means a coating that contains less than 23% solids by weight and at least 0.5 percent acid by weight and is used instead of applying a pretreatment coating followed by a primer.
“High-performance architectural coating” means a coating used to protect architectural subsections and which meets the requirements of the Architectural Aluminum Manufacturer Associations publication number AAMA 2604-05 (Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for High Performance Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels) or 2605-05 (Voluntary Specification Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels).
“High-temperature coating” means a coating that is certified to withstand a temperature of 10000 F for 24 hours.
“Military specification coating” means a coating which has a formulation approved by a United States military agency for use on military equipment.
“Miscellaneous metal parts and products coating unit” means a coating unit in which a coating is applied to any miscellaneous metal parts and products.
“Miscellaneous parts and products” means any metal part or metal product, even if attached to or combined with a nonmetal part or product. Miscellaneous metal parts and products include, but are not limited to:
1. Large farm machinery (harvesting, fertilizing and planting machines, tractors, combines, etc.).
2. Small farm machinery (lawn and garden tractors, lawn mowers, rototillers, etc.).
3. Small appliances (fans, mixers, blenders, crock pots, dehumidifiers, vacuum cleaners, etc.).
4. Commercial machinery (office equipment, computers and auxiliary equipment, typewriters, calculators, vending machines, etc.).
5. Industrial machinery (pumps, compressors, conveyor components, fans, blowers, transformers, etc.).
6. Fabricated metal products (metal covered doors, frames, etc.).
7. Any other metal part or product that is within one of the following Standard Industrial Classification Codes: Major Group 33 (primary metal industries), Major Group 34 (fabricated metal products), Major Group 35 (nonelectric machinery), Major Group 36 (electrical machinery), Major Group 37 (transportation equipment), Major Group 38. (miscellaneous instruments), and Major Group 39 (miscellaneous manufacturing industries).
“Pail” means any cylindrical metal shipping container of 1- to 12-gallon capacity and constructed of 29-gauge and heavier material.
“Pan-backing coating” means a coating applied to the surface of pots, pans, or other cooking implements that are exposed directly to a flame or other heating elements.
“Prefabricated architectural component coating” means a coating applied to metal parts and products which is to be used as an architectural structure.
“Silicone-release coating” means a coating which contains silicone resin and is intended to prevent food from sticking to metal surfaces such as baking pans.
22.3 Standards
22.3.1 Except as provided for in 22.4, no owner or operator of a miscellaneous metal parts and products coating unit subject to 22.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow the application of any coating to miscellaneous metal parts and products unless:
22.3.1.1 The VOC content of the coating is less than or equal to the limits listed in Table 22-1 of this regulation, or
22.3.1.2 For a miscellaneous metal parts and products coating unit that applies multiple coatings, which are subject to the same numerical emission limitation in Table 22-1 of this regulation, the daily-weighted average VOC content, calculated in accordance with the procedure specified in Appendix C of this regulation, is less than or equal to the limit in Table 22-1 of this regulation corresponding to the category of coating used, or
22.3.1.3 Control equipment is installed and operated that achieves an emission reduction efficiency in accordance with 22.5 of this regulation. The requirements of 22.3.2 shall not apply to any metal parts and products coating unit that achieves an emission reduction efficiency of 95% or greater.
22.3.2 Except as provided in 22.3.1.3 and 22.4, no owner or operator of a miscellaneous metal parts and products coating unit subject to 22.0 of this regulation shall apply a coating to miscellaneous metal parts and products unless the coating is applied with equipment properly operated and maintained according to the manufacturer’s suggested guidelines and using one or more of the following coating application methods:
22.3.2.1 Electrostatic spray
22.3.2.2 Flow coating
22.3.2.3 Dip coating, including electrodeposition
22.3.2.4 Roll coating
22.3.2.5 High-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray
22.3.2.6 Hand application
22.3.2.7 An alternative method that is demonstrated to be capable of achieving a transfer efficiency equal to or better than HVLP spray and approved by the Department and by the EPA.
Table 22 – 1 Metal Parts and Products Coating VOC Content Limits
coating VOC content limits are expressed as mass (kilogram [kg] or pound [lb]) per volume
(liter [l] or gallon [gal]) of coating less water and exempt compounds, as applied
22.4 Specific Exemptions
22.4.1 The requirements of 22.3.1 and 22.3.2 of this regulation shall not apply to the following coatings and coating operations:
22.4.1.1 Plastic extruded onto metal parts to form a coating,
22.4.1.2 Aerosol coating product, and
22.4.1.3 Powder coatings.
22.4.2 The requirements of 22.3.2 of this regulation shall not apply to the following coatings and coating operations:
22.4.2.1 Texture coatings, and
22.4.2.2 Repair and Touch up coatings.
22.5 Control Devices
22.5.1 An owner or operator of a miscellaneous metal parts and products coating unit subject to 22.3.1.3 of this regulation shall determine the emission efficiency needed to comply and demonstrate compliance as follows:
22.5.1.1 Determine for each day the overall emission reduction efficiency needed to demonstrate compliance. The overall emission reduction needed for a day is the lesser of the value calculated according to the procedure in 3.3 of Appendix C of this regulation for that day or 95%.
22.5.1.2 Demonstrate each day that the overall emission reduction efficiency achieved for that day, as determined in Appendix D of this regulation, is greater than or equal to the overall emission reduction efficiency required for that day.
22.5.2 An owner or operator of a miscellaneous metal parts and products coating unit subject to 22.3.1.3 of this regulation shall ensure that:
22.5.2.1 A capture system and control device are operated at all times that the unit is in operation, and the owner or operator demonstrates compliance with 22.0 of this regulation through the applicable coating analysis and capture system and control device efficiency test methods specified in Appendix B, Appendix D and Appendix E of this regulation and in accordance with the capture efficiency test methods in Appendix D of this regulation.
22.5.2.2 The control device is equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment specified in 2.0 of Appendix D of this regulation, and the monitoring equipment is installed, calibrated, operated, and maintained according to the vendor's specifications at all times the control device is in use.
22.6 Test methods. The test methods found in Appendix A through Appendix D of this regulation shall be used to determine compliance with 22.0 of this regulation.
22.6.1 The acid content of pretreatment coatings and etching fillers shall be determined by the ASTM International Method D-1613 -06.
22.6.2 The metal particle content of metallic coatings shall be determined by the California South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Method 318 “Determination of Weight Percent of Elemental Metal in Coatings by X-Ray Diffraction Method” contained in the SCAQMD “Laboratory Methods of Analysis of Enforcement Samples” (for coatings containing aluminum) or by SCAQMD Method 311 “Analysis of Percent Metal in Metallic Coatings by Spectrographic Method” contained in the SCAQMD “Laboratory Method of Analysis of Enforcement Samples” (for coatings containing metals other than aluminum).
22.7 Compliance Certification, Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements.
22.7.1 An owner or operator of a miscellaneous metal parts and products coating unit exempt from the emission requirements in 22.3 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.2 of this regulation.
22.7.2 An owner or operator of a miscellaneous metal parts and products coating unit subject to 22.0 of this regulation and complying with 22.3.1.1 of this regulation by the use of compliant coatings shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.3 of this regulation.
22.7.3 An owner or operator of a miscellaneous metal parts and products coating unit subject to 22.0 of this regulation and complying with 22.3.1.2 of this regulation through the use of daily-weighted averaging shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements in 4.4 of this regulation.
22.7.4 An owner or operator of a miscellaneous metal parts and products coating unit subject to 22.0 of this regulation and complying with 22.3.1.3 of this regulation by the use of control devices shall comply with the testing, certification, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements in 4.5 of this regulation.
22.7.5 An owner or operator of a metal parts coating unit subject to 22.3.2 of this regulation shall maintain at the facility a copy of the equipment manufacturer’s suggested operating and maintenance guidelines, and provide a copy to the Department upon request.
13 DE Reg. 1344 (04/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 1206 (05/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 532 (10/01/11)
23.0 Coating of Flat Wood Paneling
03/11/11
23.1.1 The provisions of 23.0 of this regulation apply to any flat wood paneling coating line, except as specified in 23.1.2 of this regulation.
23.1.2 The provisions of 23.0 of this regulation do not apply to any flat wood paneling coating line within any facility whose actual emissions without control devices from all flat wood paneling coating lines within the facility are less than 6.8 kilograms (kg) (15 pounds [lb]) of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per day.
23.1.3 An owner or operator of a facility whose emissions are below the applicability threshold in 23.1.2 of this regulation shall comply with the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements of 23.7.1 of this regulation.
23.1.4 Any facility that becomes or is currently subject to the provisions of 23.0 of this regulation by exceeding the applicability threshold in 23.1.2 of this regulation will remain subject to these provisions even if its emissions later fall below the applicability threshold.
23.1.5 Any facility that is currently subject to a state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and will remain subject to these provisions, even if its throughput or emissions have fallen or later fall below the applicability threshold.
23.2 Definitions. As used in 23.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), or in 2.0 of this regulation.
“Class I hardboard paneling finish” means finishes that meet the specifications for Class I of Voluntary Product Standard PS-59-73 as approved by the American National Standards Institute.
“Class II hardboard paneling finish” means finishes that meet the specifications for Class II of Voluntary Product Standard PS-59-73 as approved by the American National Standards Institute.
"Exterior siding" means wood panels with a flat surface made of solid wood, hardboard, or waferboard and are intended for use in commercial or residential construction, generally as a covering for an outside wall.
“Flat wood paneling coating line” means a coating line used to apply and dry or cure coatings applied to one of the following flat wood paneling product categories: printed interior panels made of hardwood plywood and thin particle board (i.e., less than or equal to 0.64 centimeter (cm) (0.25 inch [in.]) in thickness); natural finish hardwood plywood panels; and hardwood paneling with Class II finishes.
“Hardboard” is a panel manufactured primarily from inter-felted ligno-cellulosic fibers that are consolidated under heat and pressure in a hot press.
“Hardwood plywood” is plywood whose surface layer is a veneer of hardwood.
“Natural finish hardwood plywood panels” means panels whose original grain pattern is enhanced by essentially transparent finishes frequently supplemented by fillers and toners.
“Printed interior panels” means panels whose grain or natural surface is obscured by fillers and basecoats upon which a simulated grain or decorative pattern is printed.
“Thin particleboard” is a manufactured board that is 0.64 cm (0.25 in.) or less in thickness made of individual wood particles that have been coated with a binder and formed into flat sheets by pressure.
“Tileboard” means paneling that meets the specifications for Class I hardboard given by the standard ANSI/AHA A135.4-1995 as approved by the American National Standards Institute. The standard specifies requirements and test methods for water absorption, thickness swelling, modulus of rupture, tensile strength, surface finish, dimensions, squareness, edge straightness, and moisture content for five classes of hardboard. Tileboard is also known as Class I hardboard or tempered hardboard.
23.3 Standards
23.3.1 No owner or operator of a flat wood paneling coating line subject to 23.0 of this regulation shall cause or allow, on any day, VOC emissions from the coating of any one of the following flat wood paneling product categories in excess of the emission limits in Table 23-1 of this regulation:
Table 23-1. VOC Emission Limits from Flat Wood Paneling Coatings.
*This limit of 2.1 lb/gal is equivalent to 5.0 lb VOC per 1,000 ft2 coating area.
23.3.2 As an alternative to compliance with the emission limits in 23.3.1 of this regulation, an owner or operator of a flat wood paneling coating line may meet the requirements of 23.5 of this regulation.
23.4 Work Practice Standards. No owner or operator of a flat wood paneling coating line subject to 23.0 of this regulation shall perform coating operation of any flat wood paneling category in Table 23-1 of this regulation unless the owner or operator meets the work practice requirements of 8.0 of this regulation.
23.5 Control devices
23.5.1 An owner or operator of a flat wood paneling coating line subject to 23.0 of this regulation may comply with 23.0 of this regulation by:
23.5.1.1 Installing and operating a capture system on that line.
23.5.1.2 Installing and operating a control device on that line.
23.5.1.3 Determining for each day the overall emission reduction efficiency needed to demonstrate compliance. The overall emission reduction needed for a day is the greater of:
23.5.1.3.1 lesser of the value calculated according to the procedure in 23.6.2 of this regulation for that day or 95%, or
23.5.1.3.2 90%.
23.5.1.4 Demonstrating each day that the overall emission reduction efficiency achieved for that day, as determined in 3.0of Appendix D of this regulation, is greater than or equal to the overall emission reduction efficiency needed for that day as determined in 23.5.1.3 of this regulation.
23.5.2 An owner or operator of a flat wood paneling coating line subject to 23.0 of this regulation shall ensure that:
23.5.2.1 A capture system and control device are operated at all times that the line is in operation, and the owner or operator demonstrates compliance with 23.0 of this regulation through the applicable coating analysis and capture system and control device efficiency test methods specified in Appendix B, Appendix D and Appendix E of this regulation and in accordance with the capture efficiency test methods in Appendix D of this regulation.
23.5.2.2 The control device is equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment specified in 2.0 of Appendix D of this regulation, and the monitoring equipment is installed, calibrated, operated, and maintained according to the vendor's specifications at all times the control device is in use.
23.6 Test Methods and Efficiency of Control System
23.6.1 The test methods specified in 23.6, Appendix A, Appendix B and Appendix D of this regulation shall be used to determine compliance.
23.6.2 The required overall emission reduction efficiency of the control system for the day shall be calculated according to the following equation:
where:
E = The required overall emission reduction efficiency of the control system for the day.
VOCa = The maximum VOC content of the coatings, as applied, used each day on a coating line in units of lb VOC/gal of coating material applied (or kg VOC/L of coating material applied), as determined by the applicable test methods and procedures specified in Appendix B of this regulation.
S = applicable VOC emission limitation in Table 23-1 of this regulation in terms of lb VOC/gal of coating material applied (or kg VOC/L of coating material applied).
23.7 Recordkeeping and reporting
23.7.1 Requirements for coating sources exempt from emission limitations. An owner or operator of a flat wood paneling coating line that is exempt from the emission limitations of 23.3 of this regulation because combined VOC emissions on any day from all flat wood paneling coating lines at the facility are below the applicability threshold specified in 23.1.2 of this regulation, before the application of capture systems and control devices, shall comply with the following:
23.7.1.1 Certification. Within six months after March11, 2011, the owner or operator of a facility specified in 23.7.1 of this regulation shall certify to the Department that the facility is exempt by providing the following:
23.7.1.1.1 The name and location of the facility.
23.7.1.1.2 The address and telephone number of the person responsible for the facility.
23.7.1.1.3 A declaration that the facility is exempt from the emission limitations of 23.3 of this regulation because combined VOC emissions on any day from all flat wood paneling coating lines at the facility are below the applicability threshold before the application of capture systems and control devices. The following equation shall be used to calculate total VOC emissions for that day:
where:
T = Total VOC emissions from coating lines at the facility for each category of flat wood paneling (as specified in 23.3.1 of this regulation) before the application of capture systems and control devices in units of kg VOC/day (lb VOC/day).
n = Number of different coatings applied on each coating line at the facility.
i = Subscript denoting an individual coating.
C = Mass of VOC per area of coated finished product in units of kg VOC/100 m2 (lb VOC/1,000 ft2).
D = The surface area coated at the facility each day in units of m2/day (ft2/day).
a = Constant = 100 m2 if using metric units.
= 1,000 ft2 if using English units.
23.7.1.2 Recordkeeping. On and after March 11, 2011, the owner or operator of a facility specified in 23.7.1 of this regulation shall collect and record all of the following information each day and maintain the information at the facility for a period of five years:
23.7.1.2.1 The name and identification number of each coating, as applied, used to coat each type of flat wood paneling product.
23.7.1.2.2 The volume of coating (i) (excluding water and exempt compounds), as applied, used each day to coat each type of flat wood paneling product (specified in 23.3.1 of this regulation), and the surface area coated each day of each type of flat wood paneling product.
23.7.1.2.3 The total VOC emissions at the facility, as calculated using the equation under 23.7.1.1.3 of this regulation.
23.7.1.3 Reporting. On and after March 11, 2011, the owner or operator of a facility specified in 23.7.1 of this regulation shall notify the Department of any record showing that combined VOC emissions from all coating lines at the coating facility exceed 6.8 kg (15 lb) on any day, before the application of capture systems and control devices. A copy of such record shall be sent to the Department within 45 calendar days after the exceedance occurs. This requirement is in addition to any other exceedance reporting requirements mandated by the State of Delaware.
23.7.2 Requirements for coating sources using complying coatings. An owner or operator of a flat wood paneling coating line subject to 23.0 of this regulation and complying with 23.3 of this regulation by means of the use of complying coatings shall comply with the following:
23.7.2.1 Certification. By Within six months after March 11, 2011, or upon startup of a new coating line, or upon changing the method of compliance for an existing coating line from control devices to the use of complying coatings, the owner or operator of a coating line specified in 23.7.2 of this regulation shall certify to the Department that the coating line is or will be in compliance with the requirements of the applicable section of this regulation on and after March 11, 2011, or on and after the initial startup date. Such certification shall include:
23.7.2.1.1 The name and location of the facility.
23.7.2.1.2 The address and telephone number of the person responsible for the facility.
23.7.2.1.3 Identification of subject sources.
23.7.2.1.4 The name and identification number of each coating, as applied, used to coat each type of flat wood paneling product.
23.7.2.1.5 The VOC content of each coating for each type of flat wood paneling product (specified in 23.3.1 of this regulation) in terms of lb VOC/gal of coating material applied (or kg VOC/L of coating material applied) and the volume of each coating (in terms of gal or L) coated each day of each type of flat wood paneling product.
23.7.2.2 Recordkeeping. On and after March 11, 2011, or on and after the initial startup date, the owner or operator of a coating line referenced in 23.7.2 of this regulation and complying by the use of complying coatings shall collect and record all of the following information each day for each coating line and maintain the information at the facility for a period of five years:
23.7.2.2.1 The name and identification number of each coating, as applied, used to coat each type of flat wood paneling product.
23.7.2.2.2 The VOC content of each coating for each type of flat wood paneling product (specified in 23.3.1 of this regulation) for each coating used each day in terms of lb VOC/gal of coating material applied (or kg VOC/L of coating material applied) and the volume of each coating (in terms of gal or L) coated each day of each type of flat wood paneling product.
23.7.2.3 Reporting. On and after March 11, 2011, the owner or operator of a flat wood paneling coating line referenced in 23.7.2 of this regulation shall notify the Department in either of the following instances:
23.7.2.3.1 Any record showing use of any noncomplying coatings shall be reported by sending a copy of such record to the Department within 45 calendar days following that use. This reporting requirement is in addition to any other exceedance reporting mandated by the State of Delaware.
23.7.2.3.2 At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of compliance from the use of complying coatings to control devices, the owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of 23.7.3.1 of this regulation, as well as 7 DE Admin. Code 1102. Upon changing the method of compliance from the use of complying coatings to control devices, the owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of the section applicable to the coating line referenced in 23.7.3 of this regulation.
23.7.3 Requirements for coating sources using control devices. Any owner or operator of a flat wood paneling coating line subject to 23.0 of this regulation and complying with 23.3 of this regulation by the use of control devices shall comply with the following:
23.7.3.1 Testing of control equipment. By Within six months after March 11, 2011, or upon startup of a new coating line, or upon changing the method of compliance for an existing coating line from the use of complying coatings to control devices, the owner or operator of the subject coating line shall perform a compliance test. Testing shall be performed within 90 days of startup, and pursuant to the procedures in Appendix A, Appendix B and Appendix D of this regulation and 23.6 of this regulation. The owner or operator of the subject coating line shall submit to the Department the results of all tests and calculations necessary to demonstrate that the subject coating line is or will be in compliance with the applicable section of this regulation on and after March 11, 2011, or on and after the initial startup date.
23.7.3.2 Recordkeeping. On and after March 11, 2011, or on and after the initial startup date, the owner or operator of a coating line referenced in 23.7.3 of this regulation shall collect and record all of the following information each day for each coating line and maintain the information at the facility for a period of five years:
23.7.3.2.1 The name and identification number of each coating used on each coating line, as applied, used to coat each type of flat wood paneling product.
23.7.3.2.2 The VOC content of each coating for each type of flat wood paneling product (specified in 23.3.1 of this regulation) in terms of lb VOC/gal of coating material applied (or kg VOC/L of coating material applied), and the volume of each coating (in terms of gal or L) coated each day of each type of flat wood paneling product.
23.7.3.2.3 The maximum VOC content of the coatings, as applied, used each day (in terms of lb VOC/gal of coating material applied [or kg VOC/L of coating material applied].
23.7.3.2.4 The required overall emission reduction efficiency for each day for each coating line as determined in 23.6.2 of this regulation.
23.7.3.2.5 The actual overall emission reduction efficiency achieved for each day for each coating line as determined in 3.0 of Appendix D of this regulation.
23.7.3.2.6 Control device monitoring data.
23.7.3.2.7 A log of operating time for the capture system, control device, monitoring equipment, and the associated coating line.
23.7.3.2.8 A maintenance log for the capture system, control device, and monitoring equipment detailing all routine and non-routine maintenance performed including dates and duration of any outages.
23.7.3.2.9 For thermal incinerators, all 3-hour periods of operation in which the average combustion temperature was more than 10°C (50°F) below the average combustion temperature during the most recent performance test that demonstrated that the facility was in compliance. The combustion chamber set-point shall be no less than that during the most recent performance test that demonstrated that the facility was in compliance.
23.7.3.2.10 For catalytic incinerators, all three-hour periods of operation in which the average temperature of the process vent stream immediately before the catalyst bed is more than 10°C (50°F) below the average temperature of the process vent stream immediately before the catalyst bed during the most recent performance test that demonstrated that the facility was in compliance. The set-point for the process vent stream immediately before the catalyst bed shall be no less than that during the most recent performance test that demonstrated that the facility was in compliance.
23.7.3.2.11 For carbon adsorbers, all three-hour periods of operation during which either the average VOC concentration or the reading of organics in the exhaust gases is more than 20% greater than the average exhaust gas concentration or reading measured by the organics monitoring device during the most recent determination of the recovery efficiency of the carbon adsorber that demonstrated that the facility was in compliance.
23.7.3.3 Reporting. On and after March 11, 2011, the owner or operator of a subject coating line referenced in 23.7.3 of this regulation shall notify the Department in the following instances:
23.7.3.3.1 Any record showing noncompliance with the applicable requirements for control devices shall be reported by sending a copy of the record to the Department within 45 calendar days following the occurrence. This requirement is in addition to any other exceedance reporting mandated by the State of Delaware.
23.7.3.3.2 At least 30 calendar days before changing the method of compliance from control devices to the use of complying coatings, the owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of 23.7.2.1 of this regulation, and 7 DE Admin. Code 1102. Upon changing the method of compliance from control devices to the use of complying coatings, the owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of the Section applicable to the coating line referenced in 23.7.2 of this regulation.
14 DE Reg. 902 (03/01/11)
24.0 Bulk Gasoline Plants
01/11/1993
24.1 Applicability
24.1.1 The provisions of 24.0 of this regulation apply to all unloading, loading, and storage operations at bulk gasoline plants and to any gasoline tank truck delivering or receiving gasoline at a bulk gasoline plant.
24.1.2 The following are subject only to the requirements of 24.3.3.7, 24.3.3.8 and 24.3.3.9 of this regulation:
24.1.2.1 Any stationary storage tank of 2,082 liters (L) (550 gallons [gal]) capacity or less notwithstanding 8.0 of this regulation.
24.1.2.2 Any bulk gasoline plant with an average daily throughput of gasoline of less than 15,000 L (4,000 gal) on a 30-day rolling average provided that records are maintained according to the requirements in 24.5.1 of this regulation. Any plant that becomes or is currently subject to all of the provisions of 24.0 of this regulation by exceeding this applicability threshold will remain subject to these provisions even if its throughput later falls below the applicability threshold. Any facility that is currently subject to a state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and will remain subject to these provisions, even if its throughput or emissions have fallen or later fall below the applicability threshold.
24.2 Definitions. As used in 24.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), or in 2.0 of this regulation.
24.3 Standards
24.3.1 Each bulk gasoline plant subject to 24.0 of this regulation shall be equipped with a vapor balance system between the gasoline storage tank and the incoming gasoline tank truck designed to capture and transfer vapors displaced during filling of the gasoline storage tank. These lines shall be equipped with fittings that are vapor-tight and that automatically and immediately close upon disconnection.
24.3.2 Each bulk gasoline plant subject to 24.0 of this regulation shall be equipped with a vapor balance system between the gasoline storage tank and the outgoing gasoline tank truck designed to capture and transfer vapors displaced during the loading of the gasoline tank truck. The vapor balance system shall be designed to prevent any vapors collected at one loading rack from passing to another loading rack.
24.3.3 Each owner or operator of a bulk gasoline plant subject to 24.0 of this regulation shall act to ensure that the procedures in 24.3.3.1 through 24.3.3.9 of this regulation are followed during all loading, unloading, and storage operations:
24.3.3.1 The vapor balance system required by 24.3.1 and 24.3.2 of this regulation shall be connected between the tank truck and storage tank during all gasoline transfer operations.
24.3.3.2 All storage tank openings, including inspection hatches and gauging and sampling devices, shall be vapor-tight when not in use.
24.3.3.3 The gasoline tank truck compartment hatch covers shall not be opened during product transfer.
24.3.3.4 All vapor balance systems shall be designed and operated at all times to prevent gauge pressure in the gasoline tank truck from exceeding 450 millimeters (mm) (18 inches [in.]) of water and vacuum from exceeding 150 mm (5.9 in.) of water during product transfers.
24.3.3.5 No pressure vacuum relief valve in the bulk gasoline plant vapor balance system shall begin to open at a system pressure of less than 450 mm (18 in.) of water or at a vacuum of less than 150 mm (5.9 in.) of water.
24.3.3.6 All product transfers involving gasoline tank trucks at bulk gasoline plants subject to 24.0 of this regulation shall be limited to vapor-tight gasoline tank trucks.
24.3.3.7 Filling of storage tanks shall be restricted to submerged fill.
24.3.3.8 Loading of outgoing gasoline tank trucks shall be limited to submerged fill.
24.3.3.9 Owners or operators of bulk gasoline plants or owners or operators of tank trucks shall observe all parts of the transfer and shall discontinue transfer if any vapor or liquid leaks are observed.
24.3.4 Each calendar month, the vapor balance systems described in 24.3.1 and 24.3.2 of this regulation and each loading rack that loads gasoline tank trucks shall be inspected for liquid or vapor leaks during product transfer operations. For purposes of 24.3 of this regulation, detection methods incorporating sight, sound, or smell are acceptable. Each leak that is detected shall be repaired within 15 calendar days after it is detected.
24.4 Compliance provisions. A pressure measurement device (liquid manometer, magnehelic gauge, or equivalent instrument) capable of measuring 500 mm (20 in.) of water gauge pressure within a ±2.5 mm (0.098 in.) of water precision, shall be calibrated and installed on the bulk gasoline plant vapor balance system at a pressure tap, located as close as possible to the connection with the gasoline tank truck, to allow determination of compliance with 24.3.3.4 of this regulation.
24.5 Recordkeeping. The owner or operator of a facility subject to this regulation shall maintain the following records in a readily accessible location for at least five years and shall immediately make these records available to the Department upon verbal or written request.
24.5.1 All bulk gasoline plants subject to 24.0 of this regulation shall maintain daily records showing the quantity of all gasoline loaded into gasoline tank trucks.
24.5.2 A record of each monthly leak inspection required under 24.3.4 of this regulation shall be kept on file at the plant. Inspection records shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
24.5.2.1 Date of inspection.
24.5.2.2 Findings (may indicate no leaks discovered or location, nature, and severity of each leak).
24.5.2.3 Leak determination method.
24.5.2.4 Corrective action (date each leak repaired and reasons for any repair interval in excess of 15 calendar days).
24.5.2.5 Inspector name and signature.
24.6 Reporting. The owner or operator of any facility containing sources subject to 24.0 of this regulation shall comply with the requirements in 5.0 of this regulation.
25.0 Bulk Gasoline Terminals.
11/29/1994
25.1 Applicability
25.1.1 The provisions of 25.0 of this regulation apply to the total of all the loading racks at any bulk gasoline terminal that deliver liquid product into gasoline tank trucks.
25.1.2 Any facility that becomes or is currently subject to the provisions of 25.0 of this regulation by exceeding the throughput specified in the definition of bulk gasoline terminal in 2.0 of this regulation will remain subject to these provisions even if its throughput later falls below the applicability threshold. Any facility that is currently subject to a state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and will remain subject to these provisions, even if its throughput or emissions have fallen or later fall below the applicability threshold.
25.2 Standards for loading racks at bulk gasoline terminals.
25.2.1 All the loading racks at a bulk gasoline terminal subject to 25.0 of this regulation shall be equipped with a vapor collection system designed to collect the organic compound liquids or vapors displaced from gasoline tank trucks during product loading.
25.2.2 Each vapor collection system shall be designed to prevent any VOC vapors collected at one loading rack from passing to another loading rack.
25.2.3 Loadings of liquid product into gasoline tank trucks shall be limited to vapor-tight gasoline tank trucks using the following procedures:
25.2.3.1 The owner or operator shall obtain the vapor tightness documentation described in 25.4.1 and 25.4.2 of this regulation for each gasoline tank truck that is to be loaded at the loading racks subject to 25.0 of this regulation.
25.2.3.2 The owner or operator shall require the tank identification number to be recorded as each gasoline tank truck is loaded at the terminal.
25.2.3.3 The owner or operator shall cross-check each tank identification number obtained in 25.2.3.2 of this regulation with the file of tank vapor tightness documentation within two weeks after the corresponding tank is loaded.
25.2.3.4 The terminal owner or operator shall notify the owner or operator of each non-vapor-tight gasoline tank truck loaded at the loading racks subject to 25.0 of this regulation that the tank truck is not vapor-tight within three weeks after the loading has occurred.
25.2.3.5 The terminal owner or operator shall take steps to assure that the non-vapor-tight gasoline tank truck will not be reloaded at a loading rack subject to 25.0 of this regulation until vapor tightness documentation for that tank truck is obtained.
25.2.4 The terminal owner or operator shall act to ensure that loadings of gasoline tank trucks at the loading racks subject to 25.0 of this regulation are made only into tank trucks equipped with vapor collection equipment that is compatible with the terminal's vapor collection system.
25.2.5 The terminal owner or operator shall act to ensure that the terminal's and the tank truck's vapor collection systems are connected during each loading of a gasoline tank truck at the loading racks subject to 25.0 of this regulation.
25.2.6 The vapor collection and liquid loading equipment shall be designed and operated to prevent gauge pressure in the gasoline tank truck from exceeding 4,500 Pascals (Pa) (450 millimeters [mm] of water) during product loading. This level shall not be exceeded when measured by the procedures specified in 25.3.1 of this regulation.
25.2.7 No pressure-vacuum vent in the bulk gasoline terminal's vapor collection system shall begin to open at a system pressure less than 4,500 Pa (450 mm of water).
25.2.8 Each calendar month, the vapor collection system, the vapor control system, and each loading rack that loads gasoline tank trucks shall be inspected for total organic compounds liquid or vapor leaks during product transfer operations. For purposes of 25.2 of this regulation, detection methods incorporating sight, sound, or smell are acceptable. Each detection of a leak shall be recorded and the source of the leak repaired within 15 calendar days after it is detected.
25.2.9 The total organic compound emissions to the atmosphere from the vapor collection system due to the loading of liquid product into gasoline tank trucks shall not exceed 80 milligrams per liter (mg/L) (4.7 grains per gallon [grain/gal]) of gasoline loaded.
25.2.10 Loading of gasoline tank trucks shall be restricted to the use of submerged fill.
25.3 Test methods and procedures
25.3.1 In determining compliance with 25.2.6 of this regulation, the following procedures shall be used:
25.3.1.1 Calibrate and install a pressure measurement device (liquid manometer or equivalent instrument) capable of measuring up to 500 millimeters (mm) (20 inches [in.]) of water gauge pressure with ±2.5 mm (0.098 in.) of water precision.
25.3.1.2 Connect the pressure measurement device to a pressure tap in the terminal's vapor collection system, located as close as possible to the connection with the gasoline tank truck.
25.3.1.3 During the performance test, record the pressure every five minutes (min) while a gasoline tank truck is being loaded, and record the highest instantaneous pressure that occurs during each loading. Every loading position shall be tested at least once during the performance test.
25.3.2 In determining compliance with the mass emission limitation of 25.2.9 of this regulation, the following reference methods shall be used:
25.3.2.1 In determining volume at the exhaust vent:
25.3.2.1.1 Method 2B for combustion vapor control systems.
25.3.2.1.2 Method 2A for all other vapor control systems.
25.3.2.2 In determining total organic compounds concentration at the exhaust vent, Method 25A or 25B. The calibration gas shall be either propane or butane.
25.3.3 Immediately prior to a performance test required to determine compliance with 25.2.6 and 25.2.9 of this regulation, all potential sources of vapor and liquid leakage from the terminal's vapor collection system equipment shall be monitored for leaks according to the procedures in Appendix F of this regulation. The monitoring shall be conducted only while a gasoline tank truck is being loaded. A reading of 10,000 parts per million by volume (ppmv) or greater as methane shall be considered a leak. All leaks shall be repaired prior to conducting the performance test.
25.3.4 The test procedure for determining compliance with 25.2.6 and 25.2.9 of this regulation is as follows:
25.3.4.1 All testing equipment shall be prepared and installed as specified in the appropriate test methods.
25.3.4.2 300,000 L (80,000 gal) of gasoline are loaded. If the throughput criterion is not met during the initial six hours, the test may be either continued until the throughput criterion is met, or resumed the next day with another complete six hours of testing. As much as possible, testing should be conducted during the six-hour period in which the highest throughput normally occurs.
25.3.4.3 For intermittent vapor control systems:
25.3.4.3.1 The vapor holder level shall be recorded at the start of the performance test. The end of the performance test shall coincide with a time when the vapor holder is at its original level.
25.3.4.3.2 At least two startups and shutdowns of the vapor processor shall occur during the performance test. If this does not occur under automatically controlled operation, the system shall be manually controlled.
25.3.4.4 The volume of gasoline dispensed during the performance test period at all loading racks whose vapor emissions are controlled by the vapor processing system being tested shall be determined. This volume may be determined from terminal records or from gasoline dispensing meters at each loading rack.
25.3.4.5 An emission testing interval shall consist of each five-minute period during the performance test. For each interval:
25.3.4.5.1 The reading from each measurement instrument shall be recorded.
25.3.4.5.2 The volume exhausted and the average total organic compounds concentration in the exhaust vent shall be determined, as specified in the appropriate test method. The average total organic compounds concentration shall correspond to the volume measurement by taking into account the sampling system response time.
25.3.4.6 The mass emitted during each testing interval shall be calculated as follows:
where:
Mei = Mass of total organic compounds (milligrams [mg]) emitted during testing interval i.
Ves = Volume of air-vapor mixture exhausted (cubic meters [m3]), at standard conditions.
Ce = Total organic compounds concentration (measured as carbon) at the exhaust vent (ppmv).
K = Density of calibration gas (milligrams/cubic meter [mg/m3]) at standard conditions.
= 1.83x106 for propane.
= 2.41x106 for butane.
s = Standard conditions, 20°C and 760 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).
25.3.4.7 The total organic compounds mass emissions shall be calculated as follows:
where:
E = Mass of total organic compounds emitted per volume of gasoline loaded, mg/L.
Mei = Mass of total organic compounds emitted during testing interval i, mg.
L = Total volume of gasoline loaded, L.
n = Number of testing intervals.
25.3.5 The owner or operator may adjust the emission results to exclude the methane and ethane content in the exhaust vent by any method approved by the Department.
25.4 Recordkeeping. The owner or operator of a facility subject to the requirements of 25.0 of this regulation shall maintain the following records in a readily accessible location for at least five years and shall make these records available to the Department upon verbal or written request.
25.4.1 The tank truck vapor tightness documentation required under 25.2.3 of this regulation shall be kept on file at the terminal in a permanent form available for inspection.
25.4.2 The documentation file for each gasoline tank truck shall be updated at least once per year to reflect current test results as determined by Method 27. This documentation shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
25.4.2.1 Test title: Gasoline Delivery Tank Pressure Test EPA Reference Method 27.
25.4.2.2 Tank owner and address.
25.4.2.3 Tank identification number.
25.4.2.4 Testing location.
25.4.2.5 Date of test.
25.4.2.6 Tester name and signature.
25.4.2.7 Witnessing inspector, if any: Name, signature, and affiliation.
25.4.2.8 Test results: Actual pressure change in five min, recorded in mm of water (average for two runs).
25.4.3 A record of each monthly leak inspection required under 25.2.8 of this regulation shall be kept on file at the terminal. Inspection records shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
25.4.3.1 Date of inspection.
25.4.3.2 Findings (may indicate no leaks discovered or location, nature, and severity of each leak).
25.4.3.3 Leak determination method.
25.4.3.4 Corrective action (date each leak repaired, reasons for any repair interval in excess of 15 calendar days).
25.4.3.5 Inspector name and signature.
25.4.4 The terminal owner or operator shall keep documentation of all notifications required under 25.2.3.4 of this regulation on file at the terminal.
25.4.5 Daily records shall be maintained of gasoline throughput.
25.5 Reporting. The owner or operator of any facility containing sources subject to 25.0 of this regulation shall comply with the requirements in 5.0 of this regulation.
26.0 Gasoline Dispensing Facility Stage I Vapor Recovery.
07/11/2020
26.1 Applicability
26.1.1 The provisions of Section 26.0 apply to any stationary gasoline storage tank located at any gasoline dispensing facility (GDF) in the State of Delaware, except:
26.1.1.1 The following storage tanks shall be subject only to the requirements of subsection 26.3.1.1:
26.1.1.1.1 Any stationary gasoline storage tank that is equipped with a floating roof or its equivalent that has been approved by the Administrator of the U.S. EPA as part of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) or Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) revision.
26.1.1.1.2 Any stationary gasoline storage tank with a capacity of less than 550 gallons [gal] used exclusively for the fueling of farm equipment.
26.1.1.1.3 Any stationary gasoline storage tank with a capacity of less than 2,000 gal that was constructed prior to January 1, 1979.
26.1.1.1.4 Any stationary gasoline storage tank with a capacity of less than 250 gal that was constructed after December 31, 1978.
26.1.1.2 The storage tank or tanks at any gasoline dispensing facility, which never has a monthly throughput of greater than 10,000 gallons of gasoline, shall be subject only to the requirements of subsections 26.3.1.1 and 26.4.
26.1.1.3 The storage tank or tanks at any gasoline dispensing facility that ever exceeds this applicability threshold shall be subject to all of the requirements of Section 26.0, and shall remain subject to these requirements even if its monthly throughput later falls below the exemption throughput.
26.1.2 The requirements of Section 26.0 are in addition to all other State and Federal requirements, to include the permitting requirements of 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 of the State of Delaware "Regulations Governing the Control of Air Pollution". Any gasoline dispensing facility that is currently subject to any state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and shall remain subject to those provisions.
26.1.3 Compliance Schedule
Any stationary gasoline storage tank subject to the requirements of Section 26.0 shall be in compliance as follows:
26.1.3.1 Storage tanks located at any facility that first commences operations:
26.1.3.1.1 Before November 15, 1990 and having any monthly throughput of at least 100,000 gallons: no later than November 15, 1993.
26.1.3.1.2 Before November 15, 1990 and having any monthly throughput of greater than 10,000 gallons but less than 100,000 gallons: no later than November 15, 1994.
26.1.3.1.3 On or after November 15, 1990 and before May 15, 1993: no later than May 15, 1993.
26.1.3.1.4 On or after May 15, 1993: upon commencement of operations.
26.1.3.2 The requirements of subsection 26.3.1.2.5 are effective on and after May 1, 2003.
26.1.4 Any gasoline dispensing facility with gasoline storage tank or tanks subject to Section 26.0 shall also comply with applicable requirements in Section 36.0 of 7 DE Admin. Code 1124 on or after 07/11/2020.
26.2 Definitions
26.2.1 Terms being defined in subsection 26.2 are used exclusively for Section 26.0. Other terms not defined herein shall have meanings defined in the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAA), 7 DE Admin. Code 1101, or Section 2.0 of 7 DE Admin. Code 1124.
“Monthly Throughput” means the total volume of gasoline dispensed from all the gasoline storage tanks located at a single affected GDF in a calendar month.
26.3 Standards
26.3.1 The owner or operator of any stationary storage tank that is subject to the requirements of Section 26.0 shall:
26.3.1.1 Load the stationary gasoline storage tank or tanks by submerged fill using a drop tube that extends to within 150 mm (5.9 in.) from the bottom of the tank.
26.3.1.2 Design, install, operate, and maintain a Stage I Vapor Recovery System that is required in Section 36.0 and operates such that the vapors displaced by the liquid gasoline are returned to the delivery vessel and transported back to the bulk plant or terminal.
26.3.1.2.1 All hoses in the Stage I Vapor Recovery system shall be properly connected.
26.3.1.2.2 All vapor lines, couplers, and adapters used in the gasoline delivery shall be vaportight.
26.3.1.2.3 All adapters and couplers that attach to any vapor line on the storage vessel shall have closures that seal upon disconnect.
26.3.1.2.4 Reserved.
26.3.1.2.5 All Stage I systems shall utilize dual point vapor connections to return vapors from the storage tank to the delivery truck.
26.3.2 The filling of storage tanks subject to the requirements of Section 26.0 shall be limited to unloading by vapor-tight gasoline tank trucks or delivery trucks which:
26.3.2.1 Meet all of the requirements of Section 27.0 of 7 DE Admin. Code 1124; and
26.3.2.2 Are equipped with vapor return equipment that is compatible with the Stage I Vapor Recovery System installed on the storage tank.
26.4 Recordkeeping. The owner or operator of any stationary gasoline storage tank exempted from the requirements of Section 26.0 pursuant to subsection 26.1.1.2 of this regulation shall keep on the facility premises and in a form acceptable to the Department, records showing monthly throughput. These records shall be retained for at least five (5) years from the date of record, and shall be made immediately available to the Department upon request.
26.5 Reporting. The owner or operator of any facility containing sources subject to Section 26.0 of this regulation shall also comply with the requirements of Section 5.0 of 7 DE Admin. Code 1124 “Compliance Certification, Recordkeeping, and Reporting Requirement for Non-Coating Sources”.
24 DE Reg. 61 (07/01/20)
27.0 Gasoline Tank Trucks
01/11/1993
27.1 Applicability. The provisions of 27.0 of this regulation apply to any gasoline tank truck equipped for gasoline vapor collection. No exemptions are allowable based on number of gasoline tank trucks or total quantity of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.
27.2 Standards. Each owner or operator of a gasoline tank truck subject to 27.0 of this regulation shall ensure that the gasoline tank truck:
27.2.1 Is a vapor-tight gasoline tank truck as demonstrated by Method 27 of Appendix A of 40 CFR Part 60 (July 1, 1992).
27.2.2 Displays a sticker near the Department of Transportation Certification plate required by 49 CFR 178.340-10b, that:
27.2.2.1 Shows the date that the gasoline tank truck last passed the test required in 27.2.1 of this regulation.
27.2.2.2 Shows the identification number of the truck tank.
27.2.2.3 Expires not more than one year after the date of the Method 27 test.
27.2.3 Is maintained with hatches closed at all times except during measurement of product level or maintenance. Measurement of product level or maintenance shall not be performed during product loading or unloading.
27.2.4 Is connected to vapor recovery equipment during loading and unloading.
27.3 Monitoring gasoline tank trucks for vapor tightness
27.3.1 The Department may, at any time, monitor a gasoline tank truck by the method referenced in 27.3.2 of this regulation to confirm continuing compliance with 27.0 of this regulation.
27.3.2 Monitoring to confirm the continuing existence of vapor-tight conditions shall be performed according to the procedures described in Appendix B of the OAQPS Guideline Series document, "Control of Organic Compound Leaks from Gasoline Tank Trucks and Vapor Collection Systems," EPA-450/2-78-051.
27.4 Test methods and procedures. The procedures in Method 27, 40 CFR, Part 60, Appendix A (July 1, 1992), shall be used to determine compliance with 27.2.1 of this regulation.
27.5 Recordkeeping and reporting requirements
27.5.1 The owner or operator of a gasoline tank truck subject to 27.0 of this regulation shall maintain records of all certification, testing, and repairs. The records shall identify the gasoline tank truck, the date of the tests or repair, and, if applicable, the type of repair and the date of retest. The records shall be maintained in a legible, readily available condition for at least five years after the date the testing or repair is completed. These records shall be made available to the Department immediately upon written or verbal request.
27.5.2 The records required by 27.5.1 of this regulation shall, at a minimum, contain:
27.5.2.1 The gasoline tank truck vessel tank identification number.
27.5.2.2 The initial test pressure and the time of the reading.
27.5.2.3 The final test pressure and the time of the reading.
27.5.2.4 The initial test vacuum and the time of the reading.
27.5.2.5 The final test vacuum and the time of the reading.
27.5.2.6 At the top of each report page, the company name and the date and location of the tests on that page.
27.5.2.7 The name and the title of person conducting the test.
27.5.3 The owner or operator of a gasoline tank truck subject to 27.0 of this regulation shall certify and report to the Department annually that the gasoline tank truck has been tested by Method 27 as specified in 27.4 of this regulation. The certification shall include:
27.5.3.1 The name and address of the company and the name and telephone number of the responsible company representative under whose signature the certification is submitted.
27.5.3.2 A copy of the information recorded to comply with 27.5.2 of this regulation.
27.5.4 Copies of all records and reports under 27.0 of this regulation shall immediately be made available to the Department upon verbal or written request.
28.0 Petroleum Refinery Sources
01/11/1993
28.1 Applicability
28.1.1 The provisions of 28.0 of this regulation apply to any vacuum-producing system, wastewater separator, and process unit turnaround at petroleum refinery sources. No exemptions are allowable based on size or throughput of a facility.
28.1.2 The provisions of 28.0 of this regulation do not apply to segregated storm water runoff drain systems or to non-contact cooling water systems.
28.2 Definitions. As used in 28.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), or in 2.0 of this regulation.
“Accumulator” means the reservoir of a condensing unit receiving the condensate from the condenser.
“Firebox” means the chamber or compartment of a boiler or furnace in which materials are burned but does not mean the combustion chamber of an incinerator.
“Forebays” means the primary sections of a wastewater separator.
“Hot well” means the reservoir of a condensing unit receiving the warm condensate from the condenser.
“Refinery process unit” means any segment of the petroleum refinery in which a specific processing operation is conducted.
“Refinery fuel gas” means any gas that is generated by a petroleum refinery process unit and that is combusted, including any gaseous mixture of natural gas and fuel gas.
“Turnaround” means the procedure of shutting a refinery unit down after a run to perform necessary maintenance and repair work and then returning the unit to operation.
“Vacuum-producing system” means any reciprocating, rotary, or centrifugal blower or compressor, or any jet ejector or device that takes suction from a pressure below atmospheric pressure and discharges against atmospheric pressure.
“Wastewater (oil/water) separator” means any device or piece of equipment that utilizes the difference in density between oil and water to remove oil and associated chemicals from water, or any device, such as a flocculation tank, clarifier, etc., that removes petroleum-derived compounds from wastewater.
28.3 Standards
28.3.1 Vacuum-producing systems. No person shall permit the emission of any uncondensed volatile organic compound (VOC) from the condensers, hot wells, or accumulators of any vacuum producing system at a petroleum refinery. The standard shall be achieved by either of the following:
28.3.1.1 Piping the uncondensed vapors to a firebox or incinerator.
28.3.1.2 Compressing the vapors and adding them to the refinery fuel gas.
28.3.2 Wastewater separators. The owner or operator of any wastewater (oil/water) separator at a petroleum refinery shall:
28.3.2.1 Provide covers and seals on all separators and forebays.
28.3.2.2 Equip all openings in covers, separators, and forebays with lids or seals and keep the lids or seals in the closed position at all times except when in actual use.
28.3.3 Process unit turnarounds. The owner or operator of a petroleum refinery shall provide for the following during process unit turnaround:
28.3.3.1 Depressurization venting of the process unit or vessel to a vapor recovery system, flare, or firebox.
28.3.3.2 No emission of VOC from a process unit or vessel until its internal pressure is 136 kilo Pascals (kPa) (19.7 pounds per square inch atmospheric [psia]) or less.
28.3.3.3 Recordkeeping of the following items:
28.3.3.3.1 Date of every process unit or vessel turnaround.
28.3.3.3.2 The internal pressure of the process unit or vessel immediately prior to venting to the atmosphere.
28.4 Recordkeeping. The owner or operator of a petroleum refinery shall maintain the records required by 28.3.3.3 of this regulation in a readily accessible location for at least five years and shall make these records available to the Department upon verbal or written request.
28.5 Reporting. The owner or operator of any facility containing sources subject to 28.0 of this regulation shall comply with the requirements in 5.0 of this regulation.
29.0 Leaks from Petroleum Refinery Equipment
11/29/1994
29.1 Applicability
29.1.1 The provisions of 29.0 of this regulation apply to all equipment in volatile organic compound (VOC) service in any process unit at a petroleum refinery, regardless of size or throughput.
29.1.2 The requirements of 29.4 through 29.8 of this regulation do not apply to:
29.1.2.1 Any equipment in vacuum service.
29.1.2.2 Any pressure relief valve that is connected to an operating flare header or vapor recovery device.
29.1.2.3 Any liquid pump that has a dual mechanical pump seal with a barrier fluid system.
29.1.2.4 Any compressor with a degassing vent that is routed to an operating VOC control device.
29.1.2.5 Pumps and valves in heavy liquid service except that if evidence of a leak is found by visual, audible, olfactory, or other detection method, the owner or operator shall confirm the presence of a leak using the methods specified in Appendix F of this regulation. If a leak is confirmed, the owner or operator shall repair the leak as specified in 29.7 of this regulation.
29.2 Definitions. As used in 29.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), or in 2.0 of this regulation.
“[In] gas/vapor service” means that the piece of equipment in VOC service contains process fluid that is in the gaseous state at operating conditions.
“[In] heavy liquid service” means that the piece of equipment in VOC service is not in gas/vapor service or not in light liquid service.
“[In] light liquid service” means that the piece of equipment in VOC service either (1) contains a liquid that meets all of the conditions in definition A; or (2) meets the condition specified in definition B:
Definition A--(1) the vapor pressure of one or more of the components is greater than 0.3 kiloPascals (kPa) (0.044 inches of mercury [in. Hg]) at 20°C (68°F). Standard reference tests or ASTM D-2879 shall be used to determine the vapor pressures; (2) the total concentration of the pure components having a vapor pressure greater than 0.3 kPa (0.044 in. Hg) at 20°C (68°F) is equal to or greater than 20% by weight; and (3) the fluid is a liquid at operating conditions.
Definition B--Equipment is "in light liquid service" if the weight percent evaporated is greater than 10% at 150°C as determined by ASTM D86.
“[In] vacuum service” means that the equipment in VOC service is operating at an internal pressure that is at least five kPa (0.73 in. Hg) below ambient pressure.
“[In] VOC service” means that the piece of equipment contains or contacts a process fluid that is at least 10% VOC by weight. The provisions of 29.9.2 of this regulation specify how to determine that a piece of equipment is not in VOC service.
“Process unit” means components assembled to produce intermediate or final products from petroleum, unfinished petroleum derivatives, or other intermediates; a process unit can operate independently if supplied with sufficient feed or raw materials and sufficient storage facilities for the product.
29.3 Standards: General. The owner or operator of a petroleum refinery complex subject to 29.0 of this regulation shall ensure that:
29.3.1 Any open-ended line or valve is sealed with a second valve, blind flange, cap, or plug except during operations requiring process fluid flow through the open-ended line or valve.
29.3.2 When a second valve is used, each open-ended line or valve equipped with a second valve is operated in such a manner that the valve on the process fluid end is closed before the second valve is closed.
29.3.3 When a double block-and-bleed system is used, the bleed valve or line is open only during operations that require venting of the line between the block valves and is closed at all other times.
29.4 Standards: Equipment inspection program. The owner or operator of a petroleum refinery shall conduct the equipment inspection program described in 29.4.1 thorough 29.4.3 of this regulation using the test methods specified in Appendix F of this regulation.
29.4.1 The owner or operator of a petroleum refinery shall conduct quarterly monitoring of each:
29.4.1.1 Compressor.
29.4.1.2 Pump in light liquid service.
29.4.1.3 Valve in light liquid service, except as provided in 29.5 and 29.6 of this regulation.
29.4.1.4 Valve in gas/vapor service, except as provided in 29.5 and 29.6 of this regulation.
29.4.1.5 Pressure relief valve in gas/vapor service, except as 29.5 and 29.6 of this regulation.
29.4.2 The owner or operator of a petroleum refinery shall conduct a weekly visual inspection of each pump in light liquid service.
29.4.3 The owner or operator of a petroleum refinery shall monitor each pressure relief valve after each overpressure relief to ensure that the valve has properly reseated and is not leaking.
29.4.4 When an instrument reading of 10,000 parts per million (ppm) or greater is measured, it shall be determined that a leak has been detected.
29.4.5 If there are indications of liquid dripping from the equipment, it shall be determined that a leak has been detected.
29.4.6 When a leak is detected, the owner or operator shall affix a weatherproof, readily visible tag in a bright color bearing the equipment identification number and the date on which the leak was detected. This tag shall remain in place until the leaking equipment is repaired. The requirements of 29.4 of this regulation apply to any leak detected by the equipment inspection program and to any leak from any equipment that is detected on the basis of sight, sound, or smell.
29.5 Standards: Alternative standards for valves: Skip period leak detection and repair.
29.5.1 An owner or operator shall comply initially with the requirements for valves in gas/vapor service and valves in light liquid service, as described in 29.4 of this regulation.
29.5.2 After two consecutive quarterly leak detection periods with the percent of valves leaking equal to or less than 2.0, an owner or operator may begin to skip one of the quarterly leak detection periods for the valves in gas/vapor and light liquid service.
29.5.3 After five consecutive quarterly leak detection periods with the percent of valves leaking equal to or less than 2.0, an owner or operator may begin to skip three of the quarterly leak detection periods for the valves in gas/vapor and light liquid.
29.5.4 If the percent of valves leaking is greater than 2.0, the owner or operator shall comply with the requirements as described in 29.4 of this regulation but can again elect to use the requirements in 29.5 of this regulation.
29.5.5 The percent of valves leaking shall be determined by dividing the sum of valves found leaking during current monitoring and valves for which repair has been delayed by the total number of valves subject to the requirements of 29.0 of this regulation.
29.5.6 An owner or operator shall keep a record of the percent of valves found leaking during each leak detection period.
29.6 Standards: Alternative standards for unsafe-to-monitor valves and difficult-to-monitor valves.
29.6.1 Any valve that is designated, as described in 29.10.5.1 of this regulation, as an unsafe-to-monitor valve is exempt from the requirements of 29.4 of regulation if:
29.6.1.1 The owner or operator of the valve demonstrates that the valve is unsafe to monitor because monitoring personnel would be exposed to an immediate danger as a consequence of complying with 29.4 of regulation.
29.6.1.2 The owner or operator of the valve adheres to a written plan that requires monitoring of the valve as frequently as practicable during safe-to-monitor times.
29.6.2 Any valve that is designated, as described in 29.10.5.1 of this regulation, as a difficult-to-monitor valve is exempt from the requirements of 29.4 of this regulation if:
29.6.2.1 The owner or operator of the valve demonstrates that the valve cannot be monitored without elevating the monitoring personnel more than two meters (m) (6.6 feet [ft]) above a support surface.
29.6.2.2 The owner or operator of the valve follows a written plan that requires monitoring of the valve at least once per calendar year.
29.7 Standards: Equipment repair program. The owner or operator of a petroleum refinery shall:
29.7.1 Make a first attempt at repair for any leak not later than five calendar days after the leak is detected.
29.7.2 Repair any leak as soon as practicable, but not later than 15 calendar days after it is detected except as provided in 29.8 of this regulation.
29.8 Standards: Delay of repair.
29.8.1 Delay of repair of equipment for which a leak has been detected is allowed if the repair is technically infeasible without a process unit shutdown. Repair of such equipment shall occur before the end of the next process unit shutdown.
29.8.2 Delay of repair of equipment is allowed for equipment that is isolated from the process and that does not remain in VOC service.
29.8.3 Delay of repair beyond a process unit shutdown is allowed for a valve, if valve assembly replacement is necessary during the process unit shutdown, valve assembly supplies have been depleted, and valve assembly supplies had been sufficiently stocked before the supplies were depleted. Delay of repair beyond the next process unit shutdown is not allowed unless the next process unit shutdown occurs sooner than 6 months after the first process unit shutdown.
29.9 Test methods and procedures.
29.9.1 In conducting the tests required to comply with 29.4 of this regulation, the owner or operator shall use the test methods specified in Appendix F of this regulation.
29.9.2 The owner or operator shall test each piece of equipment as required under 29.4 of this regulation unless it is demonstrated that a process unit is not in VOC service, i.e., that the VOC content would never be reasonably expected to exceed 10% by weight. For purposes of this demonstration, the following methods and procedures shall be used:
29.9.2.1 Procedures that conform to the general methods in ASTM E260, E168, and E169 shall be used to determine the percent VOC content in the process fluid that is contained in or contacts a piece of equipment.
29.9.2.2 Where the test methods in 29.9.2.1 of this regulation also measure exempt compounds, these compounds may be excluded from the total quantity of organic compounds in determining the VOC content of the process fluid.
29.9.2.3 Engineering judgment may be used to estimate the VOC content, if a piece of equipment had not been shown previously to be in VOC service. If the Department disagrees with the judgment, 29.9.2.1 and 29.9.2.2 of this regulation shall be used to resolve the disagreement.
29.9.3 The owner or operator shall demonstrate that a piece of equipment is in light liquid service by showing one of the following:
29.9.3.1 All of the following conditions apply:
29.9.3.1.1 The vapor pressure of one or more of the components is greater than 0.3 kPa at 20°C (0.044 in. Hg at 68°F); standard reference texts or ASTM D2879 shall be used to determine the vapor pressures.
29.9.3.1.2 The total concentration of the pure components having a vapor pressure greater than 0.3 kPa at 20°C (0.044 in. Hg at 68°F) is equal to or greater than 20% by weight.
29.9.3.1.3 The fluid is a liquid at operating conditions.
29.9.3.2 The percent VOC evaporated is greater than 10% at 150°C (302°F) as determined by ASTM D86.
29.9.4 Samples used in conjunction with 29.9.2 and 29.9.3 of this regulation shall be representative of the process fluid that is contained in or contacts the equipment.
29.10 Recordkeeping requirements
29.10.1 Each owner or operator subject to the provisions of 29.0 of this regulation shall comply with the recordkeeping requirements of 29.0 of this regulation. Except as noted, these records shall be maintained in a readily accessible location for a minimum of five years and shall be made available to the Department immediately upon verbal or written request.
29.10.2 An owner or operator of more than one affected facility subject to the provisions of 29.0 of this regulation may comply with the recordkeeping requirements for these facilities in one recordkeeping system if the system identifies each record by each facility.
29.10.3 When each leak is detected as specified in 29.4 of this regulation, the following information shall be recorded in a log and shall be kept for five years in a readily accessible location:
29.10.3.1 The instrument and operator identification numbers and the equipment identification number.
29.10.3.2 The date the leak was detected and the dates of each attempt to repair the leak.
29.10.3.3 The repair methods employed in each attempt to repair the leak.
29.10.3.4 The notation "Above 10,000" if the maximum instrument reading measured by the methods specified in Appendix F of this regulation after each repair attempt is equal to or greater than 10,000 ppm.
29.10.3.5 The notation "Repair delayed" and the reason for the delay if a leak is not repaired within 15 calendar days after discovery of the leak.
29.10.3.6 The signature of the owner or operator (or designate) whose decision it was that repair could not be effected without a process shutdown.
29.10.3.7 The expected date of successful repair of the leak if a leak is not repaired within 15 calendar days.
29.10.3.8 The dates of process unit shutdowns that occur while the equipment is unrepaired.
29.10.3.9 The date of successful repair of the leak.
29.10.4 A list of identification numbers of equipment in vacuum service shall be recorded in a log that is kept in a readily accessible location.
29.10.5 The following information pertaining to all valves subject to the requirements of 29.6 of this regulation shall be recorded in a log that is kept for five years in a readily accessible location:
29.10.5.1 A list of identification numbers for valves that are designated as unsafe to monitor, an explanation for each valve stating why the valve is unsafe to monitor, and the plan for monitoring each valve.
29.10.5.2 A list of identification numbers for valves that are designated as difficult to monitor, an explanation for each valve stating why the valve is difficult to monitor, and the schedule for monitoring each valve.
29.10.6 The following information for valves complying with 29.5 of this regulation shall be recorded in a log that is kept for five years in a readily accessible location:
29.10.6.1 A schedule of monitoring.
29.10.6.2 The percent of valves found leaking during each monitoring period as noted in 29.5.6 of this regulation.
29.10.7 Information and data used to demonstrate that a piece of equipment is not in VOC service shall be recorded in a log that is kept for five years in a readily accessible location for use in determining exemptions as provided in 29.1 of this regulation.
29.11 Reporting. The owner or operator of any facility containing sources subject to 29.0 of this regulation shall comply with the requirements in 5.0 of this regulation.
30.0 Petroleum Liquid Storage in External Floating Roof Tanks
11/29/1994
30.1 Applicability
30.1.1 The provisions of 30.0 of this regulation apply to any petroleum liquid storage tank that is equipped with an external floating roof and that has a capacity greater than 150,000 liters (L) (40,000 gallons [gal]).
30.1.2 The provisions of 30.0 of this regulation do not apply to any petroleum liquid storage tank that:
30.1.2.1 Is used to store waxy, heavy-pour crude oil.
30.1.2.2 Has a capacity less than 1,600,000 L (420,000 gal) and is used to store produced crude oil and condensate prior to lease custody transfer.
30.1.2.3 Contains a petroleum liquid with a maximum true vapor pressure less than 10.5 kiloPascals (kPa) (1.5 pounds per square inch atmospheric [psia]) provided that records are kept consistent with 30.5.2 of this regulation.
30.1.2.4 Contains a petroleum liquid with a maximum true vapor pressure less than 27.6 kPa (4.0 psia) that:
30.1.2.4.1 Is of welded construction.
30.1.2.4.2 Presently possesses a metallic-type shoe seal, a liquid-mounted foam seal, a liquid-mounted liquid-filled type seal, or other closure device of demonstrated equivalence approved by the Administrator of the U.S. EPA as part of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) or Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) revision.
30.1.2.5 Is of welded construction, equipped with a metallic-type shoe primary seal and has a secondary seal from the top of the shoe seal to the tank wall (shoe-mounted secondary seal).
30.2 Definitions. As used in 30.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, or in 2.0 of this regulation.
“Waxy, heavy-pour crude oil” means a crude oil with a pour point of 10°C (50°F) or higher as determined by the American Society for Testing and Materials Standard D97-66, “Test for Pour Point of Petroleum Oils”.
30.3 Standards. No owner of a petroleum liquid storage vessel subject to 30.0 of this regulation shall store a petroleum liquid in that tank unless:
30.3.1 The tank has been fitted with one of the following:
30.3.1.1 A continuous secondary seal extending from the floating roof to the tank wall (rim-mounted secondary seal).
30.3.1.2 A closure or other device that controls VOC emissions with an effectiveness equal to or greater than a seal required under 30.3.1.1 of this regulation and is approved by the Administrator of the U.S. EPA as part of a SIP or FIP revision.
30.3.2 All seal closure devices meet the following requirements:
30.3.2.1 There are no visible holes, tears, or other openings in the seal (or seals) or seal fabric.
30.3.2.2 The seal or seals are intact and uniformly in place around the circumference of the floating roof between the floating roof and the tank wall.
30.3.2.3 For vapor-mounted primary seals, the accumulated area of gaps exceeding 0.32 centimeter (cm) (0.125 inch [in.]) in width between the secondary seal and the tank wall shall not exceed 21.2 square centimeters per meter (cm2/m) (1.0 square inch per foot [in2/ft]) of tank diameter, as determined by the method in 30.6 of this regulation.
30.3.3 All openings in the external floating roof, except for automatic bleeder vents, rim space vents, and leg sleeves, are equipped with:
30.3.3.1 Covers, seals, or lids in the closed position except when the openings are in actual use.
30.3.3.2 Projections into the tank that remain below the liquid surface at all times.
30.3.4 Automatic bleeder vents are closed at all times except when the roof is being floated off or being landed on the roof leg supports.
30.3.5 Rim vents are set to open when the roof is being floated off the leg supports or at the manufacturer's recommended setting.
30.3.6 Emergency roof drains are provided with slotted membrane fabric covers or equivalent covers that cover at least 90% of the area of the opening.
30.4 Inspections
The owner or operator of a petroleum liquid storage tank with an external floating roof subject to 30.0 of this regulation shall:
30.4.1 Perform routine inspections semiannually in order to ensure compliance with 30.3 of this regulation (the inspections shall include a visual inspection of the secondary seal gap).
30.4.2 Measure the secondary seal gap annually in accordance with 30.6 of this regulation when the floating roof is equipped with a vapor-mounted primary seal.
30.5 Recordkeeping
30.5.1 The owner or operator of any petroleum liquid storage tank with an external floating roof subject to 30.0 of this regulation shall maintain the following records in a readily accessible location for at least five years and shall make copies of the records available to the Department upon verbal or written request:
30.5.1.1 Records of the types of volatile petroleum liquids stored.
30.5.1.2 Records of the maximum true vapor pressure of the liquid as stored.
30.5.1.3 Records of the results of the inspections performed in accordance with 30.4 of this regulation.
30.5.2 The owner or operator of a petroleum liquid storage vessel with an external floating roof exempted from 30.0 of this regulation by 30.1.2.3 of this regulation, but containing a petroleum liquid with a true vapor pressure greater than 7.0 kPa (1.0 psia), shall maintain the following records in a readily accessible location for at least five years and shall make copies of the records available to the Department upon verbal or written request:
30.5.2.1 Records of the average monthly storage temperature.
30.5.2.2 Records of the type of liquid stored.
30.5.2.3 Records of the maximum true vapor pressure for all petroleum liquids with a true vapor pressure greater than 7.0 kPa (1.0 psia).
30.5.3 The Department may, upon written notice, require more frequent inspections or modify the monitoring and recordkeeping requirements, when necessary to accomplish the purposes of 30.0 of this regulation.
30.6 Compliance provisions. Compliance with 30.3.2.3 of this regulation shall be determined by:
30.6.1 Physically measuring the length and width of all gaps around the entire circumference of the secondary seal in each place where a 0.32 cm (0.125 in.) uniform diameter probe passes freely (without forcing or binding against the seal) between the seal and tank wall.
30.6.2 Summing the area of the individual gaps.
30.7 Reporting. The owner or operator of any facility containing sources subject to 30.0 of this regulation shall comply with the requirements in 5.0 of this regulation.
31.0 Petroleum Liquid Storage in Fixed Roof Tanks
11/29/1994
31.1 Applicability
31.1.1 The provisions of 31.0 of this regulation apply to any fixed roof petroleum liquid storage tank with a capacity greater than 150,000 liters (L) (40,000 gallons [gal]).
31.1.2 The provisions of 31.0 of this regulation do not apply to any petroleum liquid storage tank that:
31.1.2.1 Has a capacity of less than 1,600,000 L (420,000 gal) and is used to store produced crude oil and condensate prior to lease custody transfer.
31.1.2.2 Is a horizontal underground storage tank used to store JP-4 jet fuel.
31.1.2.3 Contains a petroleum liquid with a maximum true vapor pressure less than 10.5 kiloPascals (kPa) (1.5 pounds per square inch atmospheric [psia]), provided that records are maintained consistent with 31.5.2 of this regulation.
31.2 Definitions. As used in 31.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), or in 2.0 of this regulation.
31.3 Standards. No owner or operator of a petroleum liquid storage tank subject to 31.0 of this regulation shall store petroleum liquid in that tank unless:
31.3.1 The tank is equipped with one of the following:
31.3.1.1 An internal floating roof equipped with a closure seal or seals to close the space between the roof edge and tank wall.
31.3.1.2 Equally effective alternative control, approved by the Administrator of the U.S. EPA as part of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) or Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) revision.
31.3.2 The tank is maintained such that there are no visible holes, tears, or other openings in the seal or any seal fabric or materials.
31.3.3 All openings, except stub drains, are equipped with covers, lids, or seals such that:
31.3.3.1 The cover, lid, or seal is in the closed position at all times except when in actual use.
31.3.3.2 Automatic bleeder vents are closed at all times except when the roof is being floated off or being landed on the roof leg supports.
31.3.3.3 Rim vents, if provided, are set to open when the roof is being floated off the roof leg supports or at the manufacturer's recommended setting.
31.4 Inspections. The owner or operator of a petroleum liquid storage tank with a fixed roof subject to 31.0 of this regulation shall:
31.4.1 For tanks equipped with a single seal system:
31.4.1.1 Visually inspect the internal floating roof and its closure seal or seals through roof hatches at least once every 12 months.
31.4.1.2 Perform a complete inspection of any cover and single seal whenever the tank is emptied for nonoperational reasons or at least every 10 years, whichever is more frequent.
31.4.2 For tanks equipped with a double seal system:
31.4.2.1 Visually inspect the internal floating roof and its closure seal or seals through the roof hatches at least once every five years.
31.4.2.2 Perform a complete inspection of any cover and double seal whenever the tank is emptied for nonoperational reasons or at least every five years, whichever is more frequent.
31.5 Recordkeeping
31.5.1 The owner or operator of a petroleum liquid storage tank with a fixed roof subject to 31.0 of this regulation shall maintain the following records in a readily accessible location for at least five years and shall make copies of the records available to the Department upon verbal or written request:
31.5.1.1 Records of the types of volatile petroleum liquids stored in that tank.
31.5.1.2 Records of the maximum true vapor pressure of the liquid as stored.
31.5.1.3 Records of the results of the inspections required in 31.4 of this regulation.
31.5.2 The owner or operator of a petroleum liquid storage tank with a fixed roof exempted from 31.1.2 of this regulation, but containing a petroleum liquid with a true vapor pressure greater than 7.0 kPa (1.0 psia), shall maintain the following records in a readily accessible location for at least five years and shall make copies of the records available to the Department upon verbal or written request:
31.5.2.1 Records of the average monthly storage temperature.
31.5.2.2 Records of the type of liquid stored.
31.5.2.3 Records of the maximum true vapor pressure for any petroleum liquid with a true vapor pressure greater than 7.0 kPa (1.0 psia).
31.6 Reporting. The owner or operator of any facility containing sources subject to 31.0 of this regulation shall comply with the requirements in 5.0 of this regulation.
32.0 Leaks from Natural Gas/Gasoline Processing Equipment
11/29/1994
32.1 Applicability
32.1.1 The provisions of 32.0 of this regulation apply to all equipment in volatile organic compound (VOC) service in any process unit at any onshore natural gas/gasoline processing facility.
32.1.2 The provisions of 32.0 of this regulation do not apply to:
32.1.2.1 Any equipment in vacuum service.
32.1.2.2 Any equipment in heavy liquid service.
32.1.2.3 Wet gas reciprocating compressors in plants that do not have a VOC control device, such as a flare or a continuously burning process heater or boiler.
32.1.3 The equipment inspection requirements in 32.4 of this regulation do not apply to:
32.1.3.1 Any natural gas/gasoline processing facility with a design field gas capacity of less than 2.8x105 standard cubic meters (10x106 standard cubic feet) per day that does not fractionate natural gas liquids.
32.1.3.2 Any pump with dual pump seals.
32.1.3.3 Any pressure relief valve that is connected to an operating flare header or vapor recovery device.
32.1.3.4 Any compressor with a degassing vent that is routed to an operating VOC control device.
32.1.4 Any facility that becomes or is currently subject to the provisions of 32.0 of this regulation by exceeding the applicability threshold in 32.1.3.1 of this regulation will remain subject to these provisions, even if its throughput or emissions later fall below the applicability threshold. Any facility that is currently subject to a state or federal rule promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 by exceeding an applicability threshold is and will remain subject to those provisions, even if its throughput or emissions have fallen or later fall below the applicability threshold.
32.2 Definitions. As used in 32.0 of this regulation, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), or in 2.0 of this regulation.
“Equipment” means each pump, compressor, pressure relief device, sampling connection system, open-ended valve or line, valve, and flange or other connector in VOC service or in wet gas service and any devices or systems required by 32.0 of this regulation.
“Field gas” means feedstock gas entering the natural gas processing plant.
“[In] gas/vapor service” means that the piece of equipment in VOC service contains process fluid that is in the gaseous state at operating conditions.
“[In] heavy liquid service” means that the piece of equipment in VOC service is not in gas/vapor service or not in light liquid service.
“[In] light liquid service” means that the piece of equipment in VOC service either (1) contains a liquid that meets all of the conditions in definition A or (2) meets the condition specified in definition B:
Definition A--(1) the vapor pressure of one or more of the components is greater than 0.3 kiloPascal (kPa) (0.044 inch of mercury [in. Hg]) at 20°C (68°F). Standard reference tests or ASTM D-2879 shall be used to determine the vapor pressures; (2) the total concentration of the pure components having a vapor pressure greater than 0.3 kPa (0.044 in. Hg) at 20°C (68°F) is equal to or greater than 20% by weight; and (3) the fluid is a liquid at operating conditions.
Definition B--Equipment is "in light liquid service" if the weight percent evaporated is greater than 10% at 150°C as determined by ASTM D86.
“Liquids dripping” means any visible leakage from a seal including spraying, misting, clouding, and ice formation.
“Natural gas liquids” means the hydrocarbons, such as ethane, propane, butane, and pentane, that are extracted from field gas.
“Natural gas processing plant” (gas plant) means any processing site engaged in the extraction of natural gas liquids from field gas, fractionation of mixed natural gas liquids to natural gas products, or both.
“Nonfractionating plant” means any gas plant that does not fractionate mixed natural gas liquids into natural gas products.
“Onshore” means all facilities except those that are located in the territorial seas or on the outer continental shelf.
“Process unit” means equipment assembled for the extraction of natural gas liquids from field gas, the fractionation of the liquids into natural gas products, or other operations associated with processing natural gas products. A process unit can operate independently if supplied with sufficient feed or raw materials and sufficient storage facilities for the products.
“Reciprocating compressor” means a piece of equipment that increases the pressure of a process gas by positive displacement, employing linear movement of the driveshaft.
“[In] vacuum service” means that the equipment in VOC service is operating at an internal pressure that is at least five kPa (0.73 in. Hg) below ambient pressure.
“[In] VOC service” means that the piece of equipment contains or contacts a process fluid that is at least 1% VOC by weight. The provisions of 32.9.2 of this regulation specify how to determine that a piece of equipment is not in VOC service.
“[In] wet gas service” means that a piece of equipment contains or contacts the field gas before the extraction step in the process.
32.3 Standards: General. The owner or operator of a natural gas/gasoline processing facility subject to 32.0 of this regulation shall ensure that:
32.3.1 Any open-ended line or valve is sealed with a second valve, blind flange, cap, or plug except during operations requiring process fluid flow through the open-ended line or valve.
32.3.2 When a second valve is used, each open-ended line or valve equipped with a second valve is operated in such a manner that the valve on the process fluid end is closed before the second valve is closed.
32.3.3 When a double block-and-bleed system is used, the bleed valve or line is open only during operations that require venting of the line between the block valves and is closed at all other times.
32.4 Standards: Equipment inspection program. The owner or operator of a natural gas/gasoline processing facility subject to 32.0 of this regulation shall conduct the equipment inspection program described in 32.4.1 through 32.4.3 of this regulation using the test methods specified in Appendix F of this regulation.
32.4.1 The owner or operator of a natural gas/gasoline processing facility subject to 32.0 of this regulation shall conduct quarterly monitoring of each:
32.4.1.1 Compressor.
32.4.1.2 Pump in light liquid service.
32.4.1.3 Valve in light liquid service, except as provided in 32.5 and 32.6 of this regulation.
32.4.1.4 Valve in gas/vapor service, except as provided in 32.5 and 32.6 of this regulation.
32.4.1.5 Pressure relief valve in gas/vapor service, except as provided in 32.5 and 32.6 of this regulation.
32.4.2 The owner or operator of a natural gas/gasoline processing facility subject to 32.0 of this regulation shall conduct a weekly visual inspection of each pump in light liquid service.
32.4.3 The owner or operator of a natural gas/gasoline processing facility subject to 32.0 of this regulation shall monitor each pressure relief valve within five days after each overpressure relief to ensure that the valve has properly reseated and is not leaking.
32.4.4
32.4.4.1 Any pressure relief device that is located in a nonfractionating plant that is monitored only by nonplant personnel may be monitored after a pressure release the next time the monitoring personnel are on site, instead of within five days.
32.4.4.2 No pressure relief device described in 32.4.4.1 of this regulation shall be allowed to operate for more than 30 days after a pressure release without monitoring.
32.4.5
32.4.5.1 When an instrument reading of 10,000 parts per million (ppm) or greater is measured, it shall be determined that a leak has been detected.
32.4.5.2 If there are indications of liquid dripping from the equipment, it shall be determined that a leak has been detected.
32.4.6 When a leak is detected, the owner or operator shall affix a weatherproof, readily visible tag in a bright color such as red or yellow bearing the equipment identification number and the date on which the leak was detected. This tag shall remain in place until the leaking equipment is repaired. The requirements of 32.0 of this regulation apply to any leak detected by the equipment inspection program and to any leak from any equipment that is detected on the basis of sight, sound, or smell.
32.5 Standards: Alternative standards for valves Skip period leak detection and repair.
32.5.1 An owner or operator shall comply initially with the requirements for valves in gas/vapor service and valves in light liquid service, as described in 32.4 of this regulation.
32.5.2 After two consecutive quarterly leak detection periods with the percent of valves leaking equal or less than 2.0, an owner or operator may skip one of the quarterly leak detection periods for the valves in gas/vapor and light liquid service.
32.5.3 After five consecutive quarterly leak detection periods with the percent of valves leaking equal to or less than 2.0, an owner or operator may begin to skip three of the quarterly leak detection periods for the valves in gas/vapor and light liquid service.
32.5.4 If the percent of valves leaking is greater than 2.0, the owner or operator shall comply with the requirements as described in 32.4 of this regulation but can again elect to use the requirements in 32.5 of this regulation.
32.5.5 The percent of valves leaking shall be determined by dividing the sum of valves found leaking during current monitoring and valves for which repair has been delayed by the total number of valves subject to the requirements of 32.0 of this regulation.
32.5.6 An owner or operator shall keep a record of the percent of valves found leaking during each leak detection period.
32.6 Standards: Alternative standards for valves that are unsafe or difficult to monitor.
32.6.1 Any valve that is designated, as described in 32.10.5.1 of this regulation, as an unsafe-to-monitor valve is exempt from the requirements of 32.4 of this regulation if:
32.6.1.1 The owner or operator of the valve demonstrates that the valve is unsafe to monitor because monitoring personnel would be exposed to an immediate danger as a consequence of complying with 32.4 of this regulation.
32.6.1.2 The owner or operator of the valve adheres to a written plan that requires monitoring the valve as frequently as practicable during safe-to-monitor times.
32.6.2 Any valve that is designated, as described in 32.10.5.1 of this regulation, as a difficult-to-monitor valve is exempt from the requirements of 32.4 of this regulation if:
32.6.2.1 The owner or operator of the valve demonstrates that the valve cannot be monitored without elevating the monitoring personnel more than two meters (m) (6.6 feet [ft]) above a support surface.
32.6.2.2 The owner or operator of the valve follows a written plan that requires monitoring of the valve at least once per calendar year.
32.7 Standards: Equipment repair program. The owner or operator of a natural gas/gasoline processing facility shall:
32.7.1 Make a first attempt at repair for any leak not later than five calendar days after the leak is detected.
32.7.2 Repair any leak as soon as practicable, but not later than 15 calendar days after it is detected except as provided in 32.8 of this regulation.
32.8 Standards: Delay of repair
32.8.1 Delay of repair of equipment for which a leak has been detected is allowed if the repair is technically infeasible without a process unit shutdown. Such equipment shall be repaired before the end of the next process unit shutdown.
32.8.2 Delay of repair of equipment is allowed for equipment that is isolated from the process and that does not remain in VOC service.
32.8.3 Delay of repair beyond a process unit shutdown is allowed for a valve if valve assembly replacement is necessary during the process unit shutdown, valve assembly supplies have been depleted, and valve assembly supplies had been sufficiently stocked before the supplies were depleted. Delay of repair beyond the next process unit shutdown is not allowed unless the next process unit shutdown occurs sooner than 6 months after the first process unit shutdown.
32.9 Test methods and procedures
32.9.1 In conducting the tests required to comply with 32.4 of this regulation, the owner or operator shall use the test methods specified in Appendix F of this regulation.
32.9.2 The owner or operator shall test each piece of equipment unless it is demonstrated that a process unit is not in VOC service, i.e., that the VOC content would never be reasonably expected to exceed 1% by weight. For purposes of this demonstration, the following methods and procedures shall be used:
32.9.2.1 Procedures that conform to the general methods in ASTM E260, E168, and E169 shall be used to determine the percent VOC content in the process fluid that is contained in or contacts a piece of equipment.
32.9.2.2 Where the test methods in 32.9.2.1 of this regulation also measure exempt compounds, these compounds may be excluded from the total quantity of organic compounds in determining the VOC content of the process fluid.
32.9.2.3 Engineering judgment may be used to estimate the VOC content, if a piece of equipment had not been shown previously to be in VOC service. If the Department disagrees with the judgment, 32.9.2.1 and 32.9.2.2 of this regulation shall be used to resolve the disagreement.
32.9.3 The owner or operator shall demonstrate that a piece of equipment is in light liquid service by showing that all of the following conditions apply:
32.9.3.1 The vapor pressure of one or more of the components is greater than 0.3 kPa at 20°C (0.09 in. Hg at 68°F). Standard reference texts or ASTM D2879 shall be used to determine the vapor pressures.
32.9.3.2 The total concentration of the pure components having a vapor pressure greater than 0.3 kPa at 20°C (0.09 in. Hg at 68°F) is equal to or greater than 20% by weight.
32.9.3.3 The fluid is a liquid at operating conditions.
32.9.4 Samples used in conjunction with 32.9.2 and 32.9.3 of this regulation shall be representative of the process fluid that is contained in or contacts the equipment.
32.10 Recordkeeping
32.10.1 Each owner or operator subject to the provisions of 32.0 of this regulation shall comply with the recordkeeping requirements of 32.0 of this regulation.
32.10.2 An owner or operator of more than one facility subject to the provisions of 32.0 of this regulation may comply with the recordkeeping requirements for these facilities in one recordkeeping system if the system identifies each record by each facility.
32.10.3 When each leak is detected as specified in 32.4 of this regulation, the following information shall be recorded in a log and shall be kept for five years in a readily accessible location:
32.10.3.1 The instrument and operator identification numbers and the equipment identification number.
32.10.3.2 The date the leak was detected and the dates of each attempt to repair the leak.
32.10.3.3 The repair methods employed in each attempt to repair the leak.
32.10.3.4 The notation "Above 10,000" if the maximum instrument reading measured by the methods specified in Appendix F of this regulation after each repair attempt is equal to or greater than 10,000 ppm.
32.10.3.5 The notation "Repair delayed" and the reason for the delay if a leak is not repaired within 15 calendar days after discovery of the leak.
32.10.3.6 The signature of the owner or operator (or designate) whose decision it was that repair could not be effected without a process shutdown.
32.10.3.7 The expected date of successful repair of the leak if a leak is not repaired within 15 calendar days.
32.10.3.8 The dates of process unit shutdowns that occur while the equipment is unrepaired.
32.10.3.9 The date of successful repair of the leak.
32.10.4 A list of identification numbers of equipment in vacuum service shall be recorded in a log that is kept in a readily accessible location.
32.10.5 The following information pertaining to all valves subject to the requirements of 32.6 of this regulation shall be recorded in a log that is kept for five years in a readily accessible location:
32.10.5.1 A list of identification numbers for valves that are designated as unsafe to monitor, an explanation for each valve stating why the valve is unsafe to monitor, and the plan for monitoring each valve.
32.10.5.2 A list of identification numbers for valves that are designated as difficult to monitor, an explanation for each valve stating why the valve is difficult to monitor, and the schedule for monitoring each valve.
32.10.6 The following information pertaining to all valves complying with 32.5 of this regulation shall be recorded in a log that is kept for five years in a readily accessible location:
32.10.6.1 A schedule of monitoring.
32.10.6.2 The percent of valves found leaking during each monitoring period.
32.10.7 The following information shall be recorded in a log that is kept for five years in a readily accessible location for use in determining exemptions as provided in 32.1 of this regulation:
32.10.7.1 An analysis demonstrating the design capacity of the affected facility.
32.10.7.2 Information and data used to demonstrate that a piece of equipment is not in VOC service.
32.10.7.3 Information and data used to demonstrate that a reciprocating compressor is in wet gas service.
32.11 Reporting. The owner or operator of any facility containing sources subject to 32.0 of this regulation shall comply with the requirements in 5.0 of this regulation.
08/11/2021
33.1 Applicability
33.1.1 The applicable provisions of Section 33.0 apply to any person who owns or operates a solvent cleaning machine that meets the following criteria:
33.1.1.1 For up to twelve months after August 11, 2021, contains more than one liter of solvent; and
33.1.1.2 For up to twelve months after August 11, 2021, uses any solvent containing volatile organic compounds, as defined in 7 DE Admin. Code 1101, in a total concentration greater than 5% by weight, as a cleaning or drying agent.
33.1.1.3 Beginning on August 11, 2022, uses any volume of solvent containing VOC, as defined in 7 DE Admin. Code 1101.
33.1.2 New, modified, or reconstructed sources affected by Section 33.0 shall comply with the provisions of Section 33.0 upon start-up.
33.1.3 Solvent cleaning machines using the following hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) [methylene chloride (CAS No. 75-09-2); perchloroethylene (CAS No. 127-18-4); 1,1,1-trichloroethane (CAS No. 71-55-6)], are not covered by Section 33.0 but may be covered by the requirements found at 7 DE Admin. Code 1138, Section 8.0 “Emission Standards for Halogenated HAP Solvent Cleaning”.
33.1.4 Section 33.0 regulates VOCs used in solvent cleaning machines, except as stated above, and does not separate VOCs into categories such as a low-vapor pressure chemical compound (LVP-VOC) or mixture. LVP-VOC is a term that only applies to the Consumer Products regulation (7 DE Admin. Code 1141, subsection 2.2 “Definitions”). Thus, any requirements relating to LVP-VOC, as stated in 7 DE Admin. Code 1141, do not apply to Section 33.0 of this regulation.
33.2 Definitions. As used in Section 33.0, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in Section 2.0, in 7 DE Admin. Code 1101, in 7 Del.C. Ch. 60, or in the November 15, 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments.
“Airless cleaning system” means a solvent cleaning machine that is automatically operated and seals at a differential pressure of 0.50 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) or less, prior to the introduction of solvent or solvent vapor into the cleaning chamber and maintains differential pressure under vacuum during all cleaning and drying cycles.
“Airtight cleaning system” means a solvent cleaning machine that is automatically operated and seals at a differential pressure of 0.50 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) or less, prior to the introduction of solvent or solvent vapor into the cleaning chamber and during all cleaning and drying cycles.
“Automated parts handling system” means a mechanical device that carries all parts and parts baskets at a controlled speed from the initial loading of soiled or wet parts through the removal of the cleaned or dried parts. Automated parts handling systems include, but are not limited to, hoists and conveyors.
“Batch cold cleaning machine” means a batch operated cleaning machine that is designed to contain a liquid solvent or cleaning solution, has a solvent/air interface, and is always operated at a temperature below the boiling point of the cleaning solution. Batch cold cleaning machine includes batch-loaded and immersion cold cleaning machines, remote reservoir cold cleaning machines (also known as sink-on-a-drum) and various types of spray booths, flush booths or wash stations.
“Batch vapor cleaning machine” means a vapor solvent cleaning machine in which individual parts or a set of parts move through the entire cleaning or drying cycle before new parts are introduced into the cleaning machine. The term does not include machines that do not have a solvent/air interface, such as airless cleaning systems and airtight cleaning systems.
“Carbon adsorber” means a bed of activated carbon into which an air/solvent gas-vapor stream is routed and which adsorbs the solvent on the carbon.
“Cold cleaning machine” means a solvent cleaning machine that contains or uses a non-boiling liquid solvent into which parts are placed to remove soils from the surfaces of the parts or to dry the parts. The term does not include machines that do not have a solvent/air interface, such as airless cleaning systems and airtight cleaning systems.
“Downtime mode” means the time period when a solvent cleaning machine is not cleaning or drying parts and the sump heating coils, if present, are turned off.
“Dwell” means the technique of holding parts within the freeboard area but above the vapor zone of a solvent cleaning machine. Dwell occurs after cleaning or drying to allow solvent to drain from the parts or parts baskets back into the solvent cleaning machine.
“Dwell time” means the period of time between when parts or a parts basket is placed in the vapor zone of a batch vapor or in-line vapor cleaning machine and when solvent dripping ceases.
“Freeboard height” means, for a batch cold cleaning machine, the distance from the liquid solvent level to the lip of the solvent cleaning machine. For a batch vapor cleaning machine, it is the distance from the solvent/air interface to the lip of the solvent cleaning machine, as measured during idling mode. For an in-line cleaning machine, it is the distance from the solvent/air interface to the bottom of the entrance or exit opening, whichever is lower, as measured during idling mode.
“Freeboard ratio” means the ratio of the solvent cleaning machine freeboard height to the smaller interior dimension (length, width, or diameter) of the solvent cleaning machine.
“Freeboard refrigeration device” means a set of secondary coils mounted in the freeboard area of a solvent cleaning machine that carries a refrigerant or other chilled substance to provide a chilled air blanket above the solvent vapor. A primary condenser which is capable of maintaining a temperature in the center of the chilled air blanket at not more than 30 percent of the solvent boiling point is both a primary condenser and a freeboard refrigeration device.
“Idling mode” means the time period when a solvent cleaning machine is turned on but is not actively processing parts.
“In-line cold cleaning machine” means a cold cleaning machine that uses an automated parts handling system, typically a conveyor, to automatically provide a continuous supply of parts to be cleaned or dried. These units are fully enclosed except for the conveyor inlet and exit portals.
“In-line vapor cleaning machine” means a vapor solvent cleaning machine that uses an automated parts handling system, typically a conveyor, to automatically provide a continuous supply of parts to be cleaned or dried. These units are fully enclosed except for the conveyor inlet and exit portals.
“Lip exhaust” means a system which collects solvent vapors escaping from the top of a solvent cleaning machine and directs them away from operating personnel.
“Primary condenser” means a series of circumferential cooling coils on a vapor cleaning machine through which a chilled substance is circulated or recirculated to provide continuous condensation of rising solvent vapors and, thereby, creating a concentrated solvent vapor zone.
“Reduced room draft” means decreasing the flow or movement of air across the top of the freeboard area of a solvent cleaning machine to less than 15.2 meters per minute (50 feet per minute) by methods including, but not limited to, redirecting fans or air vents to not blow across the cleaning machine, moving the cleaning machine to a corner where there is less room draft, and constructing a partial or complete enclosure around the cleaning machine.
“Remote reservoir cold cleaning machine” means a solvent cleaning machine in which liquid solvent is pumped to a sink-like work area that immediately drains solvent back into an enclosed container while parts are being cleaned or dried, allowing no solvent to pool in the work area. A remote reservoir cold cleaning machine is also termed a sink-on-a-drum. A remote reservoir cold cleaning machine that uses an enclosed container for dipping or soaking parts is considered to be a batch-loaded, or immersion cold cleaning machine.
“Soils” means contaminants that are removed from the parts, products, tools and machinery being cleaned. Soils include, but are not limited to, grease, oils, waxes, metal chips, carbon deposits, fluxes, and tars.
“Solvent” means any liquid containing volatile organic compounds (VOC) which is used to perform solvent cleaning or drying.
“Solvent/air interface” means, for a vapor cleaning machine, the location of contact between the concentrated solvent vapor layer and the air. This location of contact is defined as the mid-line height of the primary condenser coils. For a cold cleaning machine, it is the location of contact between the liquid solvent and the air.
“Solvent cleaning machine” means any device or piece of equipment that uses volatile organic compounds, liquid or vapor, to remove soils from parts or to dry parts. Types of solvent cleaning machines include, but are not limited to, batch vapor, in-line vapor, in-line cold, immersion cold, and remote reservoir cold cleaning machines, as well as, airless cleaning systems and airtight cleaning systems.
“Superheated vapor system” means a system that heats the solvent vapor, either passively or actively, to a temperature 10oF above the solvent’s boiling point. Parts are held in the superheated vapor before exiting the machine to evaporate the liquid solvent on the parts. Hot vapor recycle is an example of a superheated vapor system.
“Vapor cleaning machine” means a batch or in-line solvent cleaning machine that heats liquid solvent that is used as part of the cleaning or drying cycle. The heated solvent may or may not be boiling. The term does not include machines that do not have a solvent/air interface, such as airless cleaning systems and airtight cleaning systems.
“Vapor up control switch” means a thermostatically controlled switch that shuts off or prevents solvent from being sprayed when there is no vapor. On in-line vapor cleaning machines the switch also prevents the conveyor from operating when there is no vapor.
“Working mode” means the time period when the solvent cleaning machine is actively cleaning or drying parts.
“Working mode cover” means any cover or solvent cleaning machine design that allows the cover to shield the cleaning machine openings from outside air disturbances while parts are being cleaned or dried in the cleaning machine. A cover that is used during the working mode is opened only during parts entry and removal.
33.3 Standards for batch cold cleaning machines. The provisions of subsection 33.3 apply to all batch cold cleaning machines. The provisions of subsection 33.3 shall not apply if the owner or operator of the cold cleaning machine demonstrates and the Department approves in writing that compliance with subsection 33.3 will result in unsafe operating conditions.
33.3.1 Immersion cold cleaning machines shall have a freeboard ratio of 0.75 or greater unless the machines are equipped with working mode covers that shall be closed except when parts are being placed into or being removed from the machine. Covers shall be free of cracks, holes, and other defects, and easily opened or closed.
33.3.2 Immersion cold cleaning machines and remote reservoir cold cleaning machines shall:
33.3.2.1 Have a permanent, conspicuous label summarizing the operating requirements in subsection 33.3.3.
33.3.2.2 Be equipped with a downtime mode cover that shall be closed at all times except during cleaning or drying of parts or the addition or removal of solvent. Cover shall be free of cracks, holes, and other defects, and readily opened or closed.
33.3.3 Batch cold cleaning machines shall be operated in accordance with the following procedures:
33.3.3.1 Waste solvent, still bottoms, and sump bottoms shall be collected and stored in closed containers and labeled as waste solvent, pursuant to 7 DE Admin. Code 1302, Delaware’s Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste, as applicable. The closed containers may contain a device that allows pressure relief, but does not allow liquid solvent to drain from the container.
33.3.3.2 Cleaned parts shall be drained at least 15 seconds or until dripping ceases, whichever is longer. Parts having cavities or blind holes shall be tipped or rotated while the part is draining. During the draining, tipping or rotating, the parts shall be positioned so that solvent drains directly back to the cleaning machine.
33.3.3.3 Flushing of parts using a flushing device such as a flexible hose shall be performed only within the freeboard area of the cold cleaning machine. The solvent flushing shall be a solid fluid stream, not an atomized or shower spray, at a pressure that does not exceed 10 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) unless the flushing device is contained within a fully enclosed designed system, such as a flush booth which contains the overspray.
33.3.3.4 Work area fans shall be located and positioned so that they do not blow across the opening of the cold cleaning machine.
33.3.3.5 Sponges, fabric, wood, leather, paper products, and other absorbent materials shall not be cleaned or dried in the cold cleaning machine.
33.3.3.6 Any solvent bath agitator shall be operated to produce a rolling motion of the solvent with no observable splashing of the solvent against the tank walls or the parts being cleaned. Air agitated solvent baths may not be used.
33.3.3.7 Spills during solvent transfer and use of the cold cleaning machine shall be cleaned up immediately, and the wipe rags or other absorbent material shall be immediately stored in covered containers for disposal or recycling.
33.3.3.8 The owner or operator shall ensure that the solvent level does not exceed the fill line.
33.3.3.9 If heated, the cold cleaning machine shall have a temperature control device that will avoid overheating and prevent boiling of the cleaning solution. The temperature control device shall be operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
33.3.3.10 Cold cleaning machine container or containers shall be free of all liquid leaks. Auxiliary equipment such as pumps, water separators, steam traps, or distillation units, shall not have any liquid leaks, visible tears, or cracks. In addition, any liquid leak, visible tear, or crack detected shall be repaired immediately, or isolated such that no further leak can occur, or the cleaning machine shall be drained of all solvent and shutdown until the equipment is replaced or repaired.
33.3.3.11 Draining or filling of solvent containers or the cold cleaning machine shall be performed beneath the solvent surface of the receiving container whenever possible to reduce splashing.
33.3.4 For up to twelve months after August 11, 2021, no person shall use, sell, or offer for sale for use in a cold cleaning machine any solvent with a vapor pressure of 1.0 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or greater, measured at 20oC (68oF) that contains volatile organic compounds.
33.3.5 For up to twelve months after August 11, 2021, a person who sells or offers for sale any solvent containing volatile organic compounds for use in a cold cleaning machine shall provide, to the purchaser, the following written information:
33.3.5.1 The name and address of the solvent supplier.
33.3.5.2 The type of solvent including the product or vendor identification number.
33.3.5.3 The vapor pressure of the solvent measured in mm Hg at 20oC (68oF).
33.3.6 The owner or operator of a cold cleaning machine shall maintain for not less than five years, and shall provide to the Department, on request, the information specified in subsection 33.3.5. An invoice, bill of sale, certificate that corresponds to a number of sales, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), or other appropriate documentation acceptable to the Department may be used to comply with Section 33.0.
33.3.7 Beginning on August 11, 2022, the following VOC requirements for cold cleaning machines shall apply.
33.3.7.1 No person shall use, sell or offer for sale for use in a cold cleaning machine any solvent containing more than 25 grams of VOC per liter in a cold cleaning machine, except as noted in subsections 33.3.7.2 or 33.3.7.3. See subsection 33.10.3 for more details.
33.3.7.2 Solvent to clean post-solder printed circuit boards as well as critical adjunct processes, including the cleaning of raw solder paste and adhesives from hard surfaces, such as stencils and misprinted boards during the printing process, and baked on fluxes (polymerized fluxes) from reflow and wave solder oven components, such as conveyor fingers and condensation traps, may contain no more than 150 grams VOC per liter of solution and all other applicable provisions of Section 33.0 must be followed.
33.3.7.3 A cold cleaning machine may use greater than the VOC content for cold cleaning machines as specified above (25 g/l or 150 g/l) by using any of the VOC capture and control devices that control VOC air emissions to no more than would be experienced if the cleaning solution were VOC compliant in absence of the capture and control device. See subsection 33.11.5 for more details.
33.4 Standards for batch vapor cleaning machines. The provisions of subsection 33.4 apply to batch vapor cleaning machines.
33.4.1 Batch vapor cleaning machines shall be equipped with:
33.4.1.1 Either a fully enclosed design or idling and downtime mode covers that completely covers the cleaning machine openings when in place. Covers shall be free of cracks, holes, and other defects, and readily opened or closed without disturbing the vapor zone. If the solvent cleaning machine opening is greater than 10 square feet, the covers must be powered. If a lip exhaust is used, the closed covers shall be below the level of the lip exhaust.
33.4.1.2 A freeboard ratio of 0.75 or greater.
33.4.1.3 A primary condenser.
33.4.1.4 A vapor up control switch.
33.4.1.5 A device that shuts off the sump heat if the sump liquid solvent level drops to the sump heater coils.
33.4.1.6 A vapor level control device that shuts off the sump heat if the vapor level in the vapor cleaning machine rises above the height of the primary condenser.
33.4.1.7 An automated parts handling system that moves parts or parts baskets at a speed of 3.4 meters per minute (11 feet per minute) or less when the parts are entering or exiting the vapor zone. If the parts or parts basket being cleaned or dried occupy more than 50% of the solvent/air interface area, the automated parts handling system shall move parts or parts baskets at a speed of 0.93 meters per minute (three feet per minute) or less.
33.4.1.8 Each vapor cleaning machine that uses a lip exhaust shall be designed and operated to route all collected solvent vapors through a properly operated and maintained carbon adsorber. The concentration of organic solvent in the exhaust shall not exceed 25 parts per million, averaged over one complete adsorption cycle or 24 hours, whichever is less.
33.4.1.9 A permanent, conspicuous label summarizing the operating requirements in subsection 33.4.4.
33.4.2 In addition to the requirements of subsection 33.4.1, the owner or operator of a batch vapor cleaning machine with a solvent/air interface area of 13 square feet or less shall implement one of the following control options:
33.4.2.1 A working mode cover, a freeboard ratio of 1.0, and superheated vapor.
33.4.2.2 Superheated vapor and a freeboard refrigeration device operated to ensure that the chilled air blanket temperature is no greater than 30% of the solvent’s boiling point.
33.4.2.3 A working mode cover and a freeboard refrigeration device operated to ensure that the chilled air blanket temperature, in oF, is no greater than 30% of the solvent’s boiling point.
33.4.2.4 Reduced room draft, a freeboard ratio of 1.0, and superheated vapor.
33.4.2.5 Reduced room draft and a freeboard refrigeration device operated to ensure that the chilled air blanket temperature, in oF, is no greater than 30% of the solvent’s boiling point.
33.4.2.6 A freeboard ratio of 1.0 and a freeboard refrigeration device operated to ensure that the chilled air blanket temperature, in oF, is no greater than 30% of the solvent’s boiling point.
33.4.2.7 Dwell and a freeboard refrigeration device operated to ensure that the chilled air blanket temperature, in oF, is no greater than 30% of the solvent’s boiling point. Dwell shall be not less than 35% of the dwell time determined for the part or parts basket.
33.4.2.8 Reduced room draft, a freeboard ratio of 1.0, and dwell. Dwell shall be not less than 35% of the dwell time determined for the part or parts basket.
33.4.2.9 A freeboard refrigeration device operated to ensure that the chilled air blanket temperature, in oF, is no greater than 30% of the solvent’s boiling point and a carbon adsorber that reduces solvent emissions in the exhaust to a level not to exceed 25 parts per million, averaged over one complete adsorption cycle or 24 hours, whichever is less.
33.4.2.10 A freeboard ratio of 1.0, superheated vapor, and a carbon adsorber that reduces solvent emissions in the exhaust to a level not to exceed 25 parts per million, averaged over one complete adsorption cycle or 24 hours, whichever is less.
33.4.3 In addition to the requirements of subsection 33.4.1, the owner or operator of a batch vapor cleaning machine with a solvent/air interface area of greater than 13 square feet shall implement one of the following control options:
33.4.3.1 A freeboard refrigeration device operated to ensure that the chilled air blanket temperature, in oF, is no greater than 30% of the solvent’s boiling point, a freeboard ratio of 1.0, and superheated vapor.
33.4.3.2 Dwell, a freeboard refrigeration device operated to ensure that the chilled air blanket temperature, in oF, is no greater than 30% of the solvent’s boiling point, and reduced room draft. Dwell shall be not less than 35% of the dwell time determined for the part or parts basket.
33.4.3.3 A working mode cover, a freeboard refrigeration device operated to ensure that the chilled air blanket temperature, in oF, is no greater than 30% of the solvent’s boiling point, and superheated vapor.
33.4.3.4 Reduced room draft, freeboard ratio of 1.0, and superheated vapor.
33.4.3.5 A freeboard refrigeration device operated to ensure that the chilled air blanket temperature, in oF, is no greater than 30% of the solvent’s boiling point, reduced room draft, and superheated vapor.
33.4.3.6 A freeboard refrigeration device operated to ensure that the chilled air blanket temperature, in oF, is no greater than 30% of the solvent’s boiling point, a freeboard ratio of 1.0, and reduced room draft.
33.4.3.7 A freeboard refrigeration device operated to ensure that the chilled air blanket temperature is no greater than 30% of the solvent’s boiling point, superheated vapor, and a carbon adsorber that reduces solvent emissions in the exhaust to a level not to exceed 25 parts per million, averaged over one complete adsorption cycle or 24 hours, whichever is less.
33.4.4 Batch vapor cleaning machines shall be operated in accordance with the following procedures:
33.4.4.1 Waste solvent, still bottoms, and sump bottoms shall be collected and stored in closed containers and labeled as waste solvent pursuant to 7 DE Admin. Code 1302, Delaware’s Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste, as applicable. The closed containers may contain a device that allows pressure relief, but does not allow liquid solvent to drain from the container.
33.4.4.2 Cleaned parts shall be drained at least 15 seconds or until dripping ceases, whichever is longer. Parts having cavities or blind holes shall be tipped or rotated while the part is draining. During the draining, tipping or rotating, the parts shall be positioned so that solvent drains directly back to the batch vapor cleaning machine. A superheated vapor system shall be an acceptable alternate technology.
33.4.4.3 Parts or parts baskets shall not be removed from the batch vapor cleaning machine until dripping has ceased.
33.4.4.4 Flushing of parts using a flexible hose or other flushing device shall be performed within the vapor zone of the batch vapor cleaning machine or within a section of the machine that is not exposed to the ambient air. The solvent flushing shall be a solid fluid stream, not an atomized or shower spray.
33.4.4.5 When the cover is open, the batch vapor cleaning machine shall not be exposed to drafts greater than 40 meters per minute (132 feet per minute), as measured between one and two meters (3.3 and 6.6 feet) upwind and at the same elevation as the tank lip.
33.4.4.6 Sponges, fabric, wood, leather, paper products, and other absorbent materials shall not be cleaned or dried in the batch vapor cleaning machine.
33.4.4.7 Spills during solvent transfer and use of the batch vapor cleaning machine shall be cleaned up immediately, and the wipe rags or other absorbent material shall be immediately stored in covered containers for disposal or recycling.
33.4.4.8 Work area fans shall be located and positioned so that they do not blow across the opening of the batch vapor cleaning machine.
33.4.4.9 During startup of each batch vapor cleaning machine, the primary condenser shall be turned on before the sump heater.
33.4.4.10 During shutdown of each batch vapor cleaning machine, the sump heater shall be turned off and the solvent vapor layer allowed to collapse before the primary condenser is turned off.
33.4.4.11 When solvent is added to or drained from the batch vapor cleaning machine, the solvent shall be transferred using threaded or other leak-proof couplings, and the discharge end of the pipe shall be located beneath the liquid solvent surface.
33.4.4.12 The idling and downtime mode covers shall be closed at all times during idling and downtimes except during maintenance of the machine when the solvent has been removed and during addition of solvent to the machine.
33.4.4.13 If a lip exhaust is used on the batch vapor cleaning machine, the ventilation rate shall not exceed 20 m3/min/m2 (65 ft3/min/ft2) of batch vapor cleaning machine open area, unless a higher rate is necessary to meet OSHA requirements.
33.4.5 VOC requirements for batch vapor cleaning machines. This regulation contains no VOC content restrictions for the cleaning solvent used in batch vapor cleaning machines.
33.5 Standards for in-line cleaning machines. The provisions of subsection 33.5 apply to in-line cold and in-line vapor cleaning machines.
33.5.1 In-line cleaning machines shall be equipped with:
33.5.1.1 Either a fully enclosed design or idling and downtime mode covers that completely covers the in-line cleaning machine openings when in place. Covers shall be free of cracks, holes, and other defects, and readily opened or closed without disturbing the vapor zone.
33.5.1.2 A freeboard ratio of 0.75 or greater.
33.5.1.3 A primary condenser.
33.5.1.4 A vapor up control switch.
33.5.1.5 A device that shuts off the sump heat if the sump liquid solvent level drops to the sump heater coils.
33.5.1.6 A vapor level control device that shuts off the sump heat if the vapor level in the in-line cleaning machine rises above the height of the primary condenser.
33.5.1.7 An automated parts handling system that moves parts or parts baskets at a speed of 3.4 meters per minute (11 feet per minute) or less when the parts are entering or exiting the vapor zone. If the parts or parts basket being cleaned or dried occupy more than 50% of the solvent/air interface area, the automated parts handling system shall move parts or parts baskets at a speed of 0.93 meters per minute (three feet per minute) or less.
33.5.1.8 Each in-line machine that uses a lip exhaust shall be designed and operated to route all collected solvent vapors through a properly operated and maintained carbon adsorber. The concentration of organic solvent in the exhaust shall not exceed 25 parts per million, averaged over one complete adsorption cycle or 24 hours, whichever is less.
33.5.1.9 A permanent, conspicuous label summarizing the operating requirements in subsection 33.5.3.
33.5.2 In addition to the requirements of subsection 33.5.1, the owner or operator of an in-line cleaning machine shall implement one of the following control options:
33.5.2.1 A freeboard ratio of 1.0 and superheated vapor.
33.5.2.2 A freeboard ratio of 1.0 and a freeboard refrigeration device operated to ensure that the chilled air blanket temperature, in oF, is no greater than 30% of the solvent’s boiling point.
33.5.2.3 Dwell and a freeboard refrigeration device operated to ensure that the chilled air blanket temperature, in oF, is no greater than 30% of the solvent’s boiling point. Dwell shall be not less than 35% of the dwell time determined for the part or parts basket.
33.5.2.4 Dwell and a carbon adsorber that reduces solvent emissions in the exhaust to a level not to exceed 25 parts per million, averaged over one complete adsorption cycle or 24 hours, whichever is less. Dwell shall be not less than 35% of the dwell time determined for the part or parts basket.
33.5.3 In-line cleaning machines shall be operated in accordance with the following procedures:
33.5.3.1 Waste solvent, still bottoms, and sump bottoms shall be collected and stored in closed containers and labeled as waste solvent pursuant to 7 DE Admin. Code 1302, Delaware’s Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste, as applicable. The closed containers may contain a device that allows pressure relief, but does not allow liquid solvent to drain from the container.
33.5.3.2 Parts shall be oriented so that the solvent drains freely from the parts. Cleaned parts shall be drained at least 15 seconds or until dripping ceases, whichever is longer. Parts having cavities or blind holes shall be tipped or rotated while the part is draining. During the draining, tipping or rotating, the parts shall be positioned so that solvent drains directly within the in-line cleaning machine.
33.5.3.3 Parts or parts baskets shall not be removed from the in-line cleaning machine until dripping has ceased.
33.5.3.4 Flushing of parts using a flexible hose or other flushing device shall be performed within the vapor zone of the in-line cleaning machine or within a section of the machine that is not exposed to the ambient air. The solvent flushing shall be a solid fluid stream, not an atomized or shower spray.
33.5.3.5 When the in-line cleaning machine is operating, the entrance and exit portals shall not be exposed to drafts greater than 40 meters per minute (132 feet per minute), as measured between one and two meters (3.3 and 6.6 feet) upwind and at the same elevation as the portals.
33.5.3.6 Sponges, fabric, wood, leather, paper products, and other absorbent materials shall not be cleaned or dried in the in-line cleaning machine.
33.5.3.7 Spills during solvent transfer and use of the in-line cleaning machine shall be cleaned up immediately, and the wipe rags or other absorbent material shall be immediately stored in covered containers for disposal or recycling.
33.5.3.8 Work area fans shall be located and positioned so that they do not blow across the openings of the in-line cleaning machine.
33.5.3.9 During startup of each in-line cleaning machine, the primary condenser shall be turned on before the sump heater.
33.5.3.10 During shutdown of each in-line cleaning machine, the sump heater shall be turned off and the solvent vapor layer allowed to collapse before the primary condenser is turned off.
33.5.3.11 When solvent is added to or drained from the in-line cleaning machine, the solvent shall be transferred using threaded or other leak-proof couplings and the discharge end of the pipe shall be located beneath the liquid solvent surface of the receiving container whenever possible to reduce splashing.
33.5.3.12 The idling and downtime mode covers shall be closed at all times during idling and downtimes except during maintenance of the machine when the solvent has been removed and during addition of solvent to the machine.
33.5.3.13 If a lip exhaust is used on the on-line cleaning machine, the ventilation rate shall not exceed 20 m3/min/m2 (65 ft3/min/ft2) of on-line cleaning machine open area, unless a higher rate is necessary to meet OSHA requirements.
33.5.3.14 Minimize openings during operation so that entrances and exits silhouette workloads with an average clearance between the parts and the edge of the portal opening of less than 10 centimeters (four inches) or less than 10% of the width of the opening.
33.5.4 VOC requirements for in-line cleaning machines.
33.5.4.1 For all cold in-line cleaning machines, this regulation does contain VOC content restrictions for cleaning solution; no more than 25 grams of VOC per liter for cleaning standard parts and no more than 150 grams VOC for printed circuit boards. See subsections 33.3.7 and 33.10.3.
33.5.4.2 This regulation contains no VOC content restrictions for the cleaning solvent used in vapor in-line cleaning machines.
33.6 Standards for cleaning machines not having a solvent/air interface. The provisions of subsection 33.6 apply to cleaning machines that do not have a solvent/air interface. These cleaning machines include, but are not limited to, airless cleaning systems and airtight cleaning systems.
33.6.1 The owner or operator of each machine shall maintain a log of solvent additions and deletions for each machine including the weight of solvent contained in activated carbon or other adsorbent material used to control emissions from the cleaning machine.
33.6.2 The owner or operator of each machine shall demonstrate that the emissions from each machine, on a three-month rolling average, are equal to or less than the allowable emission limit determined using Equation 33-1.
where:
EL = the three-month rolling average monthly emission limit (kilograms/month).
Vol = the cleaning capacity of machine (cubic meters).
33.6.3 The owner or operator of each machine shall operate the machine in conformance with the manufacturer’s instructions and good air pollution control practices.
33.6.4 The owner or operator of each machine equipped with a carbon adsorber shall maintain and operate the carbon adsorber system to reduce solvent emissions in the exhaust to a level not to exceed 25 parts per million, averaged over one complete adsorption cycle or 24 hours, whichever is less.
33.6.5 A permanent, conspicuous label summarizing the operating requirements in subsection 33.6.7.
33.6.6 The owner or operator of a solvent cleaning machine complying with subsection 33.6 shall demonstrate compliance with the applicable three-month rolling average monthly emission limit on a monthly basis. If the applicable three-month rolling average monthly emission limit is not met, an exceedance has occurred. All exceedances shall be reported to the Department within 30 days of the determination of the exceedance.
33.6.7 Cleaning machines not having a solvent/air interface shall be operated in accordance with the following procedures:
33.6.7.1 Waste solvent, still bottoms, and sump bottoms shall be collected and stored in closed containers and labeled as waste solvent pursuant to 7 DE Admin. Code 1302, Delaware’s Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste, as applicable. The closed containers may contain a device that allows pressure relief, but does not allow liquid solvent to drain from the container.
33.6.7.2 Cleaned parts shall be drained at least 15 seconds or until dripping ceases, whichever is longer. Parts having cavities or blind holes shall be tipped or rotated while the part is draining. During the draining, tipping or rotating, the parts shall be positioned so that solvent drains directly into the cleaning machine.
33.6.7.3 Parts or parts baskets shall not be removed from the cleaning machine until dripping has ceased.
33.6.7.4 Sponges, fabric, wood, leather, paper products, and other absorbent materials shall not be cleaned or dried in the cleaning machines.
33.6.7.5 Spills during solvent transfer and use of the cleaning machines shall be cleaned up immediately, and the wipe rags or other absorbent material shall be immediately stored in covered containers for disposal or recycling.
33.6.7.6 Work area fans shall be located and positioned so that they do not blow across the opening of the cleaning machine.
33.6.7.7 When solvent is added to or drained from the cleaning machine, the solvent shall be transferred using threaded or other leak-proof couplings and the discharge end of the pipe shall be located beneath the liquid solvent surface of the receiving container whenever possible to reduce splashing.
33.6.8 The owner or operator of a solvent cleaning machine complying with subsection 33.6 shall maintain records and determine compliance with the applicable provisions in accordance with the following:
33.6.8.1 On the first operating day of every month ensure that the solvent cleaning machine system contains only clean liquid solvent. This includes, but is not limited to, fresh unused solvent, recycled solvent, and used solvent that have been cleaned of soils. A fill line must be indicated during the first month the measurements are made. The solvent level within the machine must be returned to the same fill-line each month, immediately prior to calculating monthly emissions. The solvent cleaning machine does not have to be emptied and filled with fresh unused solvent prior to the calculations.
33.6.8.2 Using the records of all solvent additions and deletions for the previous monthly reporting period, determine total solvent emissions, E, using Equation 33-2:
where:
E = the total VOC solvent emissions from the solvent cleaning machine during the most recent monthly reporting period (kilograms of solvent per month).
SA = the total amount of VOC liquid solvent added to the solvent cleaning machine during the most recent monthly reporting period (kilograms of solvent per month).
LSR = the total amount of VOC liquid solvent removed from the solvent cleaning machine during the most recent monthly reporting period (kilograms of solvent per month).
SSR = the total amount of VOC solvent removed from the solvent cleaning machine in solid waste during the most recent monthly reporting period (kilograms of solvent per month), as determined from tests conducted using Method 25D in Appendix A of 40 CFR part 60, dated July 1, 2019 and hereby incorporated by reference or by engineering calculations included in the compliance report.
33.6.8.3 Determine the monthly rolling average solvent emission, EA, using Equation 33-3:
where:
EA = the average VOC solvent emissions over the preceding three monthly reporting periods (kilograms of solvent per month).
E = the total VOC solvent emissions for each month (j) for the most recent three monthly reporting periods (kilograms of solvent per month).
j = 1 = the most recent monthly reporting period.
j = 2 = the monthly reporting period immediately prior to j = 1.
j = 3 = the monthly reporting period immediately prior to j = 2.
33.6.9 VOC requirements for cleaning machines not having a solvent/air interface. This regulation contains no VOC content restrictions for the cleaning solution used in cleaning machines not having a solvent/air interface.
33.7 Alternative standard. As an alternative to meeting the requirements of subsection 33.4 or subsection 33.5, the owner or operator of a batch vapor or vapor in-line cleaning machine can elect to comply with the requirements of subsection 33.7.1 through subsection 33.7.4. The owner or operator shall maintain records sufficient to demonstrate compliance. The records shall include, at a minimum, the quantity of solvent added to and removed from the solvent cleaning machine, the dates of the addition and removal, and the calculations of the monthly rolling three-month average emission limit.
33.7.1 The owner or operator shall:
33.7.1.1 Maintain a log of solvent additions and deletions for each solvent cleaning machine.
33.7.1.2 Ensure that emissions from each solvent cleaning machine are equal to or less than the allowable emission limit presented in Table 33-1.
Table 33-1 - Emission Limits for Batch Vapor and In-line Cleaning Machines
33.7.2 In addition to the requirements of subsection 33.7.1, the owner or operator of a cleaning machine shall comply with the following:
33.7.2.1 The subsections 33.4.1.9 and 33.4.4 for batch vapor cleaning machines.
33.7.2.2 The subsections 33.5.1.9 and 33.5.3 for in-line vapor cleaning machines.
33.7.3 The owner or operator of a solvent cleaning machine complying with subsection 33.7 shall demonstrate compliance with the applicable three-month rolling average monthly emission limit on a monthly basis. If the applicable three-month rolling average monthly emission limit is not met, an exceedance has occurred. All exceedances shall be reported to the Department within 30 days of the determination of the exceedance.
33.7.4 The owner or operator of a solvent cleaning machine complying with subsection 33.7 shall maintain records and determine compliance with the applicable provisions in accordance with the following:
33.7.4.1 On the first operating day of every month ensure that the solvent cleaning machine system contains only clean liquid solvent. This includes, but is not limited to, fresh unused solvent, recycled solvent, and used solvent that have been cleaned of soils. A fill line must be indicated during the first month the measurements are made. The solvent level within the machine must be returned to the same fill-line each month, immediately prior to calculating monthly emissions. The solvent cleaning machine does not have to be emptied and filled with fresh unused solvent prior to the calculations.
33.7.4.2 Using the records of all solvent additions and deletions for the previous monthly reporting period, determine total solvent emissions, E, using Equation 33-4:
where:
E = the total VOC solvent emissions from the solvent cleaning machine during the most recent monthly reporting period (kilograms of solvent per square meter of solvent/air interface area per month).
SA = the total amount of VOC liquid solvent added to the solvent cleaning machine during the most recent monthly reporting period (kilograms of solvent per month).
LSR = the total amount of VOC liquid solvent removed from the solvent cleaning machine during the most recent monthly reporting period (kilograms of solvent per month).
SSR = the total amount of VOC solvent removed from the solvent cleaning machine in solid waste during the most recent monthly reporting period (kilograms of solvent per month), as determined from tests conducted using Method 25D in Appendix A of 40 CFR part 60, dated July 1, 2019 and hereby incorporated by reference or by engineering calculations included in the compliance report.
AREA = the solvent/air interface area of the solvent cleaning machine (square meters).
33.7.4.3 Determine the monthly rolling average solvent emission, EA, using Equation 33-5:
where:
EA = the average VOC solvent emissions over the preceding three monthly reporting periods (kilograms of solvent per square meter of solvent/air interface area per month).
E = the total VOC solvent emissions for each month (j) for the most recent three monthly reporting periods (kilograms of solvent per square meter of solvent/air interface area per month).
j = 1 = the most recent monthly reporting period.
j = 2 = the monthly reporting period immediately prior to j = 1.
j = 3 = the monthly reporting period immediately prior to j = 2.
33.7.5 VOC requirements for alternative standard. This regulation contains no VOC content restrictions for the cleaning solvent used for batch vapor or vapor in-line cleaning machines under the alternative standard.
33.8 Monitoring. The owner or operator of a solvent cleaning machine subject to the provisions of subsections 33.3 through 33.7 shall conduct monitoring as follows.
33.8.1 If a freeboard refrigeration device is used to comply with Section 33.0, the owner or operator shall use a thermometer or thermocouple to measure the temperature at the center of the air blanket during the idling mode. Measurements and recordings shall be made weekly.
33.8.2 If a superheated vapor system is used to comply with Section 33.0, the owner or operator shall use a thermometer or thermocouple to measure the temperature at the center of the superheated solvent vapor zone while the solvent cleaning machine is in the idling mode. Measurements and recordings shall be made weekly.
33.8.3 If a cover (working mode, downtime mode, or idling mode cover) is used to comply with Section 33.0, the owner or operator shall conduct a visual inspection to determine if the cover is opening and closing properly, completely covers the cleaning machine openings when closed, and is free of cracks, holes, and other defects. Observations and recordings shall be made monthly.
33.8.4 If dwell is used to comply with Section 33.0, the owner or operator shall determine the actual dwell time by measuring the period of time that parts are held within the freeboard area of the solvent cleaning machine after cleaning or drying. Measurements and recordings shall be made monthly.
33.8.5 The owner or operator shall determine the automated parts handling system speed by measuring the time it takes to travel a measured distance. The speed is equal to the distance in meters or feet divided by the time in minutes (meters or feet per minute). Measurements and recordings shall be made monthly.
33.8.6 If reduced room draft is used to comply with Section 33.0, the owner or operator shall determine the average wind speed and controlling room parameters (i.e., redirecting fans, closing doors and windows, etc.) as follows.
33.8.6.1 Initially measure the wind speed within six inches above the top of the freeboard area of the solvent cleaning machine in accordance with the following:
33.8.6.1.1 Determine the direction of the wind current by slowly rotating a velometer or similar device until the maximum speed is located.
33.8.6.1.2 Orient a velometer in the direction of the wind current at the four corners of the machine.
33.8.6.1.3 Record the reading for each corner.
33.8.6.1.4 Average the values obtained at each corner and record the average wind speed.
33.8.6.2 Record the room parameters established during the initial compliance test to achieve the reduced room draft.
33.8.6.3 Quarterly monitor of the wind speed in accordance with subsection 33.8.6.1.
33.8.6.4 Weekly monitoring of the room parameters as specified in subsection 33.8.6.
33.8.7 If an enclosure (full or partial) is used to achieve reduced room draft, the owner or operator shall conduct an initial monitoring test of the wind speed within the enclosure by slowly rotating a velometer inside the entrance to the enclosure until the maximum speed is located and recorded. Measurements and recordings shall be made monthly. The owner or operator shall also conduct a monthly visual inspection of the enclosure to determine if it is free of cracks, holes, and other defects.
33.8.8 The owner or operator of a solvent cleaning machine using a carbon adsorber to comply with Section 33.0 shall measure and record the concentration of VOC solvent in the exhaust of the carbon adsorber whenever the solvent cleaning machine is in the working mode or is venting to the carbon adsorber. The concentration shall be determined through a sampling port within the exhaust outlet that is easily accessible, located downstream from no other inlet, and located at least eight stack or duct diameters downstream and two stack or duct diameters upstream from any flow disturbance such as a bend, expansion, contraction, or outlet.
33.8.9 The owner or operator of a heated cold cleaning machine described in subsection 33.3.3.9 shall perform a test of the temperature control system as provided by the manufacturer at least once per year and after any repairs to the temperature control system. If the heated cold solvent cleaning machine has a secondary safety thermal cut off sensor that has a heating setpoint that automatically shuts off the heat source if the primary thermostat malfunctions, this annual test is not required.
33.9 Recordkeeping. The owner or operator of a solvent cleaning machine subject to Section 33.0 shall maintain the following records in a readily accessible location for at least five years and shall make these records available to the Department, upon verbal or written request:
33.9.1 The log of operating times for the carbon adsorber, if applicable.
33.9.2 The maintenance record for the carbon adsorber, such as replacement of the activated carbon bed, if applicable.
33.9.3 The maintenance record for each control option used, such as replacement of a heater in the superheated vapor recycle system, if applicable.
33.9.4 The logs and calculations demonstrating compliance with the allowable emission limits in subsections 33.6 and 33.7.
33.9.5 The results of all monitoring conducted in accordance with the requirements in subsection 33.8.
33.9.6 The owner or operator of a cold cleaning machine shall provide to the Department on request, the information specified in subsection 33.10.3. An invoice, bill of sale, certificate that corresponds to a number of sales, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or other appropriate documentation acceptable to the Department may be used for compliance.
33.10 Reporting. The owner of operator of a solvent cleaning machine subject to Section 33.0 shall:
33.10.1 Comply with the initial compliance certification requirements of subsection 5.1 of 7 DE Admin. Code 1124.
33.10.2 Comply with the requirements of subsection 5.2 of 7 DE Admin. Code 1124 regarding reports of excess emissions, as well as complying with other State of Delaware exceedance reporting requirements.
33.10.3 Beginning on August 11, 2022, obtain from any person from whom they purchase or obtain any solvent containing VOC for use in a cold cleaning machine, a document specifying the following accurate information specific to all purchased or obtained product:
33.10.3.1 The name and address of the solvent supplier.
33.10.3.2 The type of solvent including the product or vendor identification number.
33.10.3.3 The VOC content of the solvent as determined by a test method in subsection 33.11.1.
33.11 Test Methods
33.11.1 The VOC content of materials subject to the provisions of Section 33.0 shall be determined by the EPA Reference Method 24 (Determination of Volatile Matter Content, Water Content, Density Volume Solids, and Weight Solids of Surface Coatings, Code of Federal Regulations Title 40, Part 60, Appendix A-7), dated May 1, 2019 and hereby incorporated by reference; by SCAQMD Method 304 [Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Various Materials] contained in the SCAQMD “Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples” manual, dated 1996 and hereby incorporated by reference; or by SCAQMD Method 313 (Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry), dated 1991 and hereby incorporated by reference or any other alternative test methods approved by the Department and by EPA.
33.11.2 When more than one test method or set of methods are specified for any testing, a violation of any requirement established by any one of the specified test methods or set of test methods shall constitute a violation of this regulation.
33.11.3 Maximum hoist speed shall be measured with use of a stop clock and distance traveled by the hoist.
33.11.4 Temperatures in the vapor zone shall be measured with the use of a temperature probe.
33.11.5 If a VOC emissions capture and control system is required or used as an alternative compliance method to comply with subsection 33.3.7.3, the procedures shown in Appendix D “Emission Capture and Destruction or Removal Efficiency and Monitoring Requirements” of 7 DE Admin. Code 1124 and Appendix E “Determining the Destruction or Removal Efficiency of a Control Device” of 7 DE Admin. Code 1124 shall be followed.
33.12 Test Method Availability. SCAQMD methods described in subsection 33.11.1 can be purchased from South Coast Air Quality Management District, located in California.
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