Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 129 - SURFACE COATING FACILITIES
Section 096-129-5 - Handling, Storage and Disposal of Materials Containing VOC
Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-129-5
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
This section applies to any surface coating facility subject to this chapter.
A. Vapor-tight containers shall be used for the storage of spent or fresh VOC and for the storage or disposal of cloth or paper impregnated with VOC that are used for surface preparation, clean up or coating removal.
B. The use of VOC is prohibited for cleanup operations unless equipment is used to collect the cleaning compounds and to minimize their evaporation to the atmosphere. The owner or operator of a surface coating unit, line or operation subject to this chapter shall comply with the following work practice standards:
(1)
Spray gun cleaning.The owner
or operator of a surface coating unit, line or operation subject to this
chapter shall collect all organic solvent used to clean spray guns into a
normally closed container.
(2)
Line cleaning.The owner or operator of a surface coating unit,
line or operation subject to this chapter shall pump or drain all organic
solvent used for line cleaning into a normally closed container.
(3)
Spray booth cleaning.The
owner or operator of a surface coating unit, line or operation subject to this
chapter shall not use compounds containing more than 8.0 percent by weight of
VOC for cleaning spray booth components other than conveyers, continuous
coaters and their enclosures, and/or metal filters, unless the spray booth is
being refurbished. If the spray booth is being refurbished, that is, the spray
booth coating or other material used to cover the booth is being replaced, the
affected source may not use more than 1.0 gallon of organic solvent to prepare
the booth prior to applying the booth coating.
(4)
Washoff operations.The owner
or operator of a surface coating unit, line or operation subject to this
chapter shall control emissions from washoff operations by:
(a) Using normally closed tanks for washoff;
and
(b) Minimizing dripping by
tilting or rotating the part to drain as much organic solvent as
possible.
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