Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 161 - GRAPHIC ARTS - OFFSET LITHOGRAPHY AND LETTERPRESS PRINTING
Section 096-161-7 - Emission limitations from the handling, storage, and disposal of materials containing VOCs

Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-161-7

Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024

A.Vapor-tight containers shall be used for the storage of spent or fresh VOCs and for the storage or disposal of cloth or paper impregnated with VOCs that are used for surface preparation, clean up or coating removal.

B.The use of VOCs is prohibited for the cleanup of spray equipment unless equipment is used to collect the cleaning compounds and to minimize their evaporation to the atmosphere.

C. Some VOCs may also be designated as hazardous wastes. The handling, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes including such waste VOCs and cloth or paper impregnated with such waste VOCs are also subject to hazardous waste management standards as stipulated in Maine's Hazardous Waste Management Rules, 06-096 CMR Chapters 850-857.

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