Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 132 - GRAPHIC ARTS - ROTOGRAVURE AND FLEXOGRAPHY
- Section 096-132-1 - Applicability
- Section 096-132-2 - Definitions
- Section 096-132-3 - Standards
- Section 096-132-4 - Daily - weighted average limitations
- Section 096-132-5 - Control devices
- Section 096-132-6 - Test methods
- Section 096-132-7 - Recordkeeping and reporting
- Section 096-132-8 - Emission limitations from the handling, storage, and disposal of materials containing VOC
- Section 096-132-9 - Compliance Schedule
- Appendix 096-132-A - VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS TEST METHODS AND COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES
Summary: This regulation restricts the volatile organic compounds emissions from graphic arts operations.
BASIS STATEMENT
In Maine, nine counties are classified as nonattainment for the federal ozone air quality standard. Some inks used in graphic arts contain volatile organic compounds (VOC), which are precursors to ground-level ozone formation.
This graphic arts regulation restricts the VOC emissions from rotogravure and flexographic printing operations. Under Section 184 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, the State must submit plans to control VOC emissions from all sources covered by a Control Technique Guide
In addition to the Basis Statement above, the Department has filed with the Secretary of State responses to comments received during the comment period.
AUTHORITY: 38 M.R.S.A., Section585-A
