Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 159 - Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Adhesives and Sealants
Section 096-159-4 - Administrative Requirements

Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-159-4

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. Each person subject to this rule shall maintain records demonstrating compliance with this rule, including, but not limited to, the following information:

(1) A list of each adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer, sealant primer cleanup solvent and surface preparation solvent in use and in storage;

(2) A data sheet or material list which provides the material name, manufacturer identification, and material application;

(3) Catalysts, reducers or other components used and the mix ratio;

(4) The VOC content of each product as supplied;

(5) The final VOC content or vapor pressure, as applied; and

(6) The annual volume of each adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer, sealant primer, cleanup or surface preparation solvent used or purchased.

B. Any person who complies with subsection 2(A) through the use of add-on air pollution control equipment shall record the key operating parameters for the control equipment, including but not limited to, the following information:

(1) The volume used per day of each adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer, sealant primer or solvent that is subject to a VOC content limit in Table 1 and that exceeds such a limit;

(2) On a daily basis, the control equipment operating parameters required to be monitored pursuant to subsection 2(E) of this rule;

(3) Daily hours of operation; and

(4) All maintenance performed including the date and type of maintenance.

C. All records made to determine compliance with this rule shall be maintained for five (5) years from the date such record is created and shall be made available to the Department within 90 days of a request.

D. For adhesives, sealants, adhesive primers and sealant primers subject to the laboratory testing exemption pursuant to subsection 3(A)(1) of this rule, the person conducting the testing shall make and maintain records of all such materials used, including, but not limited to, the product name, the product category of the material or type of application and the VOC content of each material.

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