Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 129 - SURFACE COATING FACILITIES
Section 096-129-3 - Compliance Methods

Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-129-3

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

The owner or operator of a surface coating unit, line or operation subject to this chapter shall choose one or more of the three compliance methods below in order to comply with the applicable emission limitations contained in this chapter.

A. Low solvent content coating technology. The owner or operator of a coating unit subject to this chapter that chooses to use a low solvent content coating may not cause or allow application of any coating on that coating unit with VOC content that exceeds the applicable emission limitations in this chapter.

B. Daily-weighted average limitation.The owner or operator of a coating unit under categories 1, 2 and 3, as specified in Subsection 1(A) of this chapter, that chooses to obtain compliance with the applicable emission limitations in this chapter by the daily-weighted average limitation may not apply during any day, coatings on that coating unit whose daily-weighted average VOC content exceeds the applicable emission limitations in Subsections 4(A) through 4(C) of this chapter, as calculated in Appendix A, Procedure C. Daily weighted cross-line averaging may be allowed on a case by case basis upon approval from the Department and EPA. Weekly weighted averaging may also be allowed on a case by case basis upon approval from the Department and EPA, and shall be calculated in accordance with Appendix A, Procedure C, substituting "weekly" for "daily", as appropriate.

C. Add-on air pollution control devices.The owner or operator of a coating unit that chooses to obtain compliance with the applicable emission limitations in this chapter by an add-on air pollution control device shall install and operate a capture system and control device and demonstrate a daily overall emission reduction efficiency which is the lesser of the value calculated according to the procedure described in Appendix A, Procedure C or 95%.

(1) The capture system and control device shall be operated at all times that the coating unit is in operation. The owner or operator shall demonstrate compliance with the applicable emission limitations in this chapter through the applicable test methods for coating analysis, capture system, control device and capture efficiency using the procedures described in Appendix A.

(2) The control device shall be equipped with the applicable monitoring equipment as specified in Appendix A, Procedure H and Procedure I, which shall be installed, calibrated, operated and maintained according to the manufacturer's specifications at all times.

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