Code of Massachusetts Regulations
310 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Title 310 CMR 7.00 - Air Pollution Control
Section 7.18 - U Volatile and Halogenated Organic Compounds

1. demonstrate to the Department that it is not technologically and economically feasible for that person to comply with the applicable emission limitation; and

2. determine an emission limitation which reflects the application of Reasonably Available Control Technology;

Any person granted such an emission limitation shall:

3. re-evaluate, on a biennial basis (every two years), the emission limitation to reflect current application of Reasonably Available Control Technology and to confirm that the RACT emission limitation contained in 310 CMR 7.18(14) through (16) is still technologically and economically infeasible.

1. for a thermal incinerator; the combustion temperature measured in °F;

2. for a catalytic incinerator: the exhaust gas temperature (°F), the temperature rise across the catalyst bed (°F), and the date the catalyst was most recently replaced or changed;

3. for a condenser or refrigeration system; the inlet temperature of the cooling medium (°F), and the exhaust gas temperature (°F);

4. for a carbon adsorbers; the pressure drop across the adsorber, and the exhaust gas VOC concentration;

5. for emissions capture and control equipment not otherwise listed; any requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) or order(s).

1. the total amount of all coatings exempted does not exceed 55 gallons on a rolling 12-month period at the facility; and,

2. the person notifies the Department that this exemption is being used 30 days prior to its first use; and

3. the person identifies in such notice the coatings which will be covered by this exemption; and,

4. the person complies with the recordkeeping and testing requirements of the particular section.

1. the daily-weighted average for each coating line, each day, complies with the applicable emission limitation in 310 CMR 7.18 with no cross-line averaging allowed; and,

2. the coating line using a daily-weighted average to determine compliance does not use any emissions capture and control equipment for the compliance determination; and,

3. prior to being used, the exact method of measuring and determining compliance on a daily-weighted average basis is approved by the Department in an emissions control plan submitted under 310 CMR 7.18(20); and,

4. records kept to determine compliance on a daily-weighted average basis are kept at the facility for a period of five years, and made available to the Department or EPA on request; and,

5. the daily-weighted average for each coating line, with the exception of coating lines subject to 310 CMR 7.18(26) is calculated according to the following equation:

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where:

VOCw = the daily-weighted average VOC content of the coatings used each day on each coating line in units of pounds of VOC per gallon of solids as applied;

n = the number of different coatings applied, each day on a coating line;

Vi = the volume of solids as applied for each coating, each day, on each coating line, in units of gallons of solids as applied;

C i= the VOC content for each coating, each day, on each coating line in units of pounds of VOC per gallons of solids as applied; and

VT = the total volume of solids as applied, each day on each coating line.

6. For coating lines subject to 310 CMR 7.18(26): Textile Finishing, the daily weighted average for each coating line is calculated according to the following equation:

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where:

VOCWM = the daily-weighted average VOC content of the coatings used each day on each coating line in units of pounds of VOC per pound of solids, as applied;

n = the number of different coatings applied each day on a coating line;

Mi = the mass of solids as applied for each coating, each day, on each coating line, in units of pounds of solids as applied;

Ci = the VOC content of the coatings used, each day, on each coating line in units of pounds of VOC per pounds of solids, as applied;

MT = the total mass of solids as applied, each day on each coating line.

Coating usage may be averaged, providing the units in the equation are the same as the units that are used in the section of 310 CMR 7.18 that applies to the coatings included in the daily average. Only coatings subject to the same emissions standard may be averaged together.

1. On or after January 1, 1980, and prior to March 9, 2020, no person who owns, leases, operates, or controls a metal furniture surface coating line, which emits, before any application of air pollution control equipment, in excess of 15 pounds per day of volatile organic compounds (VOC), shall cause, suffer, allow or permit emissions in excess of the requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(3)(d)1. Such person shall also comply with 310 CMR 7.18(3)(g) through (i).

2. On or after March 9, 2020, any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls metal furniture surface coating operations and related cleaning operations which emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of VOC per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12-month period shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(3)(c), (d)2., (e), and (g) through (i).

3. On or after March 9, 2018, any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls metal furniture surface coating operations and related cleaning operations which emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of VOC per day, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12-month period shall comply with the work practices of 310 CMR 7.18(3)(f) for coating and cleaning operations.

1. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(3)(d)2. and 3. do not apply to:

2. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(3)(e) do not apply to:

1. a Toxics Use Reduction Plan or a Resource Conservation Plan completed for the facility in accordance with 310 CMR 50.40 through 50.48 is submitted as part of the emission control plan;

2. the Toxics Use Reduction Plan or Resource Conservation Plan was certified by a Toxics Use Reduction Planner certified under M.G.L. c. 21I, and 310 CMR 50.50 through 50.63;

3. the emission control plan proposes to reduce emissions or natural asset use, from the process or elsewhere in the facility, more than otherwise required pursuant to an applicable regulation or approval of the Department, through toxics use reduction techniques or resource conservation actions as defined in M.G.L. c. 21I; and

4. implementation of the emission control plan meets the emission limitations of 310 CMR 7.18(3)(d).

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(3)(a)1. shall not exceed a limitation of 5.1 pounds of VOC per gallon of solids applied.

2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(3)(a)2. shall limit VOC emissions by using only coatings having a VOC content no greater than the emission limitations listed in Tables 310 CMR 7.18(3)(d)2.a. (low-VOC coatings to meet the mass of VOC per volume of coating less water and exempt compounds, as-applied, limits) or b. (low-VOC coatings or a combination of coatings and add-on control equipment on a coating unit to meet the mass of VOC per volume of coating solids limits) or by complying with the requirement in 310 CMR 7.18(3)(d)3. If a coating can be classified in more than one coating category in 310 CMR 7.18(3)(d)2., then the least stringent coating category limitation shall apply.

3. Any person may achieve an overall VOC control efficiency of at least 90% by weight using add-on air pollution capture and control equipment instead of complying with the requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(3)(d)2.

1. electrostatic spray application;

2. HVLP spray;

3. flow coat;

4. roller coat;

5. dip coat, including electrodeposition;

6. airless spray;

7. air-assisted airless spray; or

8. a coating application method capable of achieving a transfer efficiency equivalent to or greater than that achieved by HVLP, as approved by EPA.

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(3)(a)1. or 2. who chooses to install add-on air pollution capture and control equipment to comply with 310 CMR 7.18(3)(d) shall submit an emission control plan in accordance with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(3)(a)2. who chooses to apply for an extension under 310 CMR 7.18(3)(c) shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

1. identity, quantity, formulation and density of coating(s) used;

2. identity, quantity, formulation and density of any diluent(s) and clean-up solvent(s) used;

3. solids content of any coating(s) used;

4. actual operational and emissions characteristics of the coating line and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment;

5. quantity of product processed, if necessary to determine emissions; and

6. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) or order(s) issued to the person.

1. an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 parts per million volume (ppmv) as carbon is required to comply with the applicable limitation;

2. the inlet concentration and the required level of control results in an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 ppmv as carbon; or

3. the high efficiency of the control device alone results in an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 ppmv as carbon.

1. identity, quantity, formulation and density of coating(s) used;

2. identity, quantity, formulation and density of any diluent(s) and clean-up solvent(s) used;

3. solids content of any coating(s) used;

4. actual operational and emissions characteristics of the coating line and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment;

5. quantity of product processed;

6. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) and/or order(s) issued to the person.

1. On or after January 1, 1980, and prior to March 9, 2020, no person who owns, leases, operates, or controls a large appliance surface coating line, which emits, before any application of air pollution control equipment, in excess of 15 pounds per day of volatile organic compounds (VOC), shall cause, suffer, allow or permit emissions in excess of the requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(5)(d)1. Such person shall also comply with 310 CMR 7.18(5)(g) through (i).

2. On or after March 9, 2020, any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls large appliance surface coating operations and related cleaning operations which emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of VOC per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12 month period shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(5)(c), (d)2., (e), and (g) through (I).

3. On or after March 9, 2018, any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls large appliance surface coating operations and related cleaning operations which emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of VOC per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12-month period shall comply with the work practices of 310 CMR 7.18(5)(f) for coating and cleaning operations.

1. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(5)(d)2. and 3. do not apply to:

2. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(5)(e) do not apply to:

1. a Toxics Use Reduction Plan or a Resource Conservation Plan completed for the facility in accordance with 310 CMR 50.40 through 50.48 is submitted as part of the emission control plan;

2. the Toxics Use Reduction Plan or Resource Conservation Plan was certified by a Toxics Use Reduction Planner certified under M.G.L. c. 21I, and 310 CMR 50.50 through 50.63;

3. the emission control plan proposes to reduce emissions or natural asset use, from the process or elsewhere in the facility, more than otherwise required pursuant to an applicable regulation or approval of the Department, through toxics use reduction techniques or resource conservation actions as defined in M.G.L. c. 21I; and

4. implementation of the emission control plan meets the emission limitations of 310 CMR 7.18(5)(d).

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(5)(a)1. shall not exceed a limitation of 4.5 pounds of VOC per gallon of solids applied.

2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(5)(a)2. shall limit VOC emissions by using only coatings having a VOC content no greater than the emission limitations listed in Tables 310 CMR 7.18(5)(d)2.a. (low-VOC coatings to meet the mass of VOC per volume of coating less water and exempt compounds, as-applied, limits) or b. (low-VOC coatings or a combination of coatings and add-on control equipment on a coating unit to meet the mass of VOC per volume of coating solids limits) or by complying with the requirement in 310 CMR 7.18(5)(d)3. If a coating can be classified in more than one coating category in 310 CMR 7.18(5)(d)2., then the least stringent coating category limitation shall apply.

3. Any person may achieve an overall VOC control efficiency of at least 90% by weight using add-on air pollution capture and control equipment instead of complying with the requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(5)(d)2.

1. electrostatic spray application;

2. HVLP spray;

3. flow coat;

4. roller coat;

5. dip coat, including electrodeposition;

6. airless spray;

7. air-assisted airless spray; or

8. a coating application method capable of achieving a transfer efficiency equivalent to or greater than that achieved by HVLP, as approved by EPA.

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(5)(a)1. or 2. who chooses to install add-on air pollution capture and control equipment to comply with 310 CMR 7.18(5)(d) shall submit an emission control plan in accordance with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(5)(a)2. who chooses to apply for an extension under 310 CMR 7.18(5)(c) shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

1. identity, quantity, formulation and density of coating(s) used;

2. identity, quantity, formulation and density of any diluent(s) and clean-up solvent(s) used;

3. solids content of any coating(s) used;

4. actual operational and emissions characteristics of the coating line and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment;

5. quantity of product processed, if necessary to determine emissions; and

6. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) or order(s) issued to the person.

1. an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 parts per million volume (ppmv) as carbon is required to comply with the applicable limitation;

2. the inlet concentration and the required level of control results in an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 ppmv as carbon; or

3. the high efficiency of the control device alone results in an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 ppmv as carbon.

1. identity, quantity, formulation and density of coating(s) used;

2. identity, quantity, formulation and density of any diluent(s) and clean-up solvent(s) used;

3. solids content of any coating(s) used;

4. actual operational and emissions characteristics of the coating line and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment;

5. quantity of product processed;

6. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) and/or order(s) issued to the person.

1. The solvent used in a cold cleaning degreaser shall have a vapor pressure that does not exceed 1.0 mm Hg measured at 20/C. This requirement shall not apply to any of the following:

2. Any leaks shall be repaired immediately, or the degreaser shall be shut down.

3. The following requirements shall apply unless the cold cleaning degreaser is a sinklike work area with a remote solvent reservoir with an open drain area less than 100 square centimeters:

1. each vapor degreaser is equipped with a cover designed to be easily operated in manner which will not disturb the vapor zone; and

2. each vapor degreaser is covered except when work loads are being loaded, unloaded or degreased in the degreaser; and

3. each vapor degreaser is equipped with the following safety switches which are maintained and operated in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer:

4. at least one of the following devices has been installed on each vapor degreaser, and that device is maintained and operated in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer:

5. solvent carry out from each vapor degreaser is minimized by:

6. no porous or absorbent material, such as, but not limited to cloth, leather, wood or rope is placed in the vapor degreaser; and,

7. less than half of the degreaser's open top area is occupied with a workload; and,

8. each degreaser is operated so that the vapor level does not drop more than ten centimeters (four inches) when the workload is removed from the vapor zone; and, 9. operators always spray within the vapor zone; and,

10. liquid leaks in each vapor degreaser are repaired immediately, or the degreaser is shut down; and,

11. each degreaser is operated so as to prevent water from being visually detected in the solvent exiting the water separator; and,

12. each degreaser is located and operated in such a manner that it is not exposed to drafts greater than 40 meters per minute (131 feet per minute) as measured between one and two meters upwind at the same elevation as the tank lip, nor is it provided with an exhaust ventilation system which exceeds 20 cubic meters per minute per square meter (65 cubic feet per minute per square foot) of vapor degreaser open area, unless such an exhaust ventilation system is necessary to meet OSHA requirements; and,

13. the cover is located below the lip exhaust, if the vapor degreaser is equipped with a lip exhaust.

1. at least one of the following devices has been installed on each conveyorized degreaser with an air/vapor interface greater than 21.5 square feet, and that device is maintained and operated in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer:

2. each conveyorized degreaser is designed and operated to prevent cleaned parts from carrying out the solvent liquid or vapor, for example equipping the degreaser with a drying tunnel or rotating (tumbling) basket; and

3. each conveyorized degreaser is equipped with the following safety switches which are maintained and operated in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer:

4. the openings of each conveyorized degreaser are minimized during operation such that average clearance at the entrances and exits of the degreaser between the workloads and the edge of the degreaser opening is less than ten centimeters (four inches) or 10% of the width of the opening; and,

5. covers are placed over the entrances and exits of each conveyorized degreaser immediately after the conveyors and exhausts are shut down, and the covers are left in place until just prior to start-up; and,

6. solvent carry out from each conveyorized degreaser is minimized by:

7. leaks in each conveyorized degreaser are repaired immediately, or the degreaser is shutdown; and,

8. each conveyorized degreaser is operated so as to prevent water from being visually detected in solvent exiting the water separator; and,

9. no conveyorized degreaser is provided with an exhaust ventilation system which exceeds 20 cubic meters per minute per square meter (65 cubic feet per minute per square foot) of vapor degreaser open area, unless such an exhaust ventilation system is necessary to meet OSHA requirements; and,

1. 1. All organic material in the cleaning fluid is water soluble; and

2. The cleaning fluid contains no more than 5% by weight organic material, excluding soaps.

1. notification to operators of the performance requirements that must be practiced in the operation of the degreaser, including the permanent and conspicuous posting of labels in the vicinity of the degreaser detailing performance requirements; and

2. storage of waste degreasing solvent in closed containers, and disposal or transfer of waste degreasing solvent to another party, in a manner such that less than 20% of the waste degreasing solvent by weight can evaporate into the atmosphere; and

3. where applicable, supplying a degreasing solvent spray which is a continuous fluid stream (not a fine, atomized or shower type spray) at a pressure which does not exceed ten pounds per square inch as measured at the pump outlet, and use any such spray within the confines of the degreaser, except for cleaning of high precision products, for which such person has received Department and EPA approval to use spray operations with non-continuous fluid stream or pressure greater than ten pounds per square inch, provided that such person shall:

1. identity, quantity, formulation and density of solvent(s) used;

2. quantity, formulation and density of all waste solvent(s) generated;

3. actual operational and performance characteristics of the degreaser and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment, if applicable; and

4. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) and/or order(s) issued to the person.

1. Cutback asphalt usage from October 1 through April 30.

2. Cutback asphalt used as a penetrating prime coat.

3. Storage or stockpiling of patching mixes used in pavement maintenance for a time period greater than one month.

4. Cutback asphalt of which less than 5% by weight of the total solvent evaporates at a temperature up to and including 500°F as determined by ASTM Method D402, Distillation of Cutback Asphalt Products.

1. quantity and formulation of any cutback asphalt used;

2. name and address of the supplier, date of purchase and date of use of any cutback asphalt; and

3. any other requirements specified by the Department in any order(s) issued to the person, if applicable.

1. identity, quantity, formulation and density of coating(s) used;

2. identity, quantity, formulation and density of any diluent(s) and clean-up solvent(s) used;

3. solids content of any coating(s) used;

4. actual operational and emissions characteristics of the coating line and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment;

5. quantity of product processed; and

6. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) and/or order(s) issued to the person.

1. On or after December 31, 1982, no person who owns, leases, operates, or controls a miscellaneous metal parts and products surface coating lines, which has the potential to emit equal to or greater than ten tons per year of volatile organic compounds (VOC), shall cause, suffer or permit emissions of volatile organic compounds in excess of the emission limitations set forth in 310 CMR 7.18(11)(d)1. Such person shall also comply with 310 CMR 7.18(11)(g) through (i).

2. On or after March 9, 2020, any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls miscellaneous metal parts and products surface coating operations and related cleaning operations which emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of VOC per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12 month period shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(11)(c), (d)2. and 3., (e), and (g) through (i).

3. On or after March 9, 2020, any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls plastic parts surface coating operations and miscellaneous metal parts and products surface coating operations and related cleaning operations within the same facility, which in total emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of VOC per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12 month period shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(11)(c), (d)2. and 3., (e), and (g) through (i). The plastic parts surface coating operations are subject to 310 CMR 7.18(21).

4. On or after March 9, 2018, any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls plastic parts surface coating operations and miscellaneous metal parts and products surface coating operations and related cleaning operations which emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of VOC per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12 month period shall comply with the work practices of 310 CMR 7.18(11)(f) for coating and cleaning operations.

1. Any facility which has not, since January 1, 1991 emitted, before the application of any air pollution control equipment, one ton or more of volatile organic compounds in any one calendar month, or ten or more tons of volatile organic compounds in any consecutive 12 month time period is exempt from the emissions limitations of 310 CMR 7.18(11)(d)1.

2. The miscellaneous metal parts and products coatings requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(11)(d)2. and 3. and (e) do not apply to:

3. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(11)(e) do not apply to:

4. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(11)(e) do not apply to pleasure craft surface coating operations when applying extreme high-gloss coatings.

5. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(11)(d)2. and 3., (e), and (f) do not apply to aerospace manufacturing and rework operations. Aerospace manufacturing and rework operations shall remain subject to the emission limitations set forth in 310 CMR 7.18(11)(d)1.

1. a Toxics Use Reduction Plan or a Resource Conservation Plan completed for the facility in accordance with 310 CMR 50.40 through 50.48 is submitted as part of the emission control plan;

2. the Toxics Use Reduction Plan or Resource Conservation Plan was certified by a Toxics Use Reduction Planner certified under M.G.L. c. 21I, and 310 CMR 50.50 through 50.63;

3. the emission control plan proposes to reduce emissions or natural asset use, from the process or elsewhere in the facility, more than otherwise required pursuant to an applicable regulation or approval of the Department, through toxics use reduction techniques or resource conservation actions as defined in M.G.L. c. 21I; and

4. implementation of the emission control plan meets the emission limitations of 310 CMR 7.18(11)(d).

1. If more than one emission limitation applies to any specific coating, then the coating shall comply with the least stringent.

*If more than one emission limitation above applies to a specific coating, then the least stringent emission limitation shall be applied.

2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(11)(a)2. or 3. shall limit VOC emissions by using only coatings having a VOC content no greater than the emission limitations listed in Tables 310 CMR 7.18(11)(d)2.a., c. and d. (low-VOC coatings to meet the mass of VOC per volume of coating less water and exempt compounds, as-applied, limits) or b. and c. (low-VOC coatings or a combination of coatings and add-on control equipment on a coating unit to meet the mass of VOC per volume of coating solids limits), or by complying with the requirement in 310 CMR 7.18(11)(d)3. If a coating can be classified in more than one coating category in 310 CMR 7.18(11)(d), then the least stringent coating category limitation shall apply.

3. Any person may achieve an overall VOC control efficiency of at least 90% by weight using add-on air pollution capture and control equipment instead of complying with the requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(11)(d)2.

1. electrostatic spray application;

2. HVLP spray;

3. flow coat;

4. roller coat;

5. dip coat, including electrodeposition;

6. airless spray;

7. air-assisted airless spray; or

8. a coating application method capable of achieving a transfer efficiency equivalent to or greater than that achieved by HVLP, as approved by EPA.

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(11)(a)1., 2., or 3. who chooses to install add-on air pollution capture and control equipment to comply with 310 CMR 7.18(11)(d) shall submit an emission control plan in accordance with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(11)(a)2. or 3. who chooses to apply for an extension under 310 CMR 7.18(11)(c) shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

1 identity, quantity, formulation and density of coating(s) used;

2. identity, quantity, formulation and density of any diluent(s) and clean-up solvent(s) used;

3. solids content of any coating(s) used;

4. actual operational and emissions characteristics of the coating line and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment;

5. quantity of product processed, if necessary to determine emissions; and

6. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) or order(s) issued to the person.

1. an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 parts per million volume (ppmv) as carbon is required to comply with the applicable limitation;

2. the inlet concentration and the required level of control results in an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 ppmv as carbon; or

3. the high efficiency of the control device alone results in an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 ppmv as carbon.

1. On or after January 1, 1994, and before March 9, 2020, no person who owns, leases, operates or controls packaging rotogravure printing lines, which have the potential to emit equal to or greater than 50 tons per year of volatile organic compounds (VOC) shall cause, suffer, allow or permit the operation of said lines unless the requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(12)(d)1. and (f) through (h) are met.

2. On or after March 9, 2020, any person who owns, leases, operates or controls a packaging rotogravure printing line or packaging flexographic printing line, which has the potential to emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 25 tons per rolling 12-month period of VOC shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(12)(c), (d)2., and (f) through (h) at that printing line.

3. On or after March 9, 2018, any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls packaging rotogravure printing operations or packaging flexographic printing operations and related cleaning operations which emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of VOC per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12-month period shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(12)(e), (g) and (h).

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(12)(a)2. may apply in writing to the Department for a non-renewable extension of the implementation deadline in 310 CMR 7.18(12)(a)2. by complying with 310 CMR 7.18(12)(f). The Department will consider a non-renewable extension of the deadline in 310 CMR 7.18(12)(a)2. for persons applying under 310 CMR 7.18(12)(c) until no later than March 9, 2021, provided the emission control plan submitted for approval under 310 CMR 7.18(20) meets the following criteria in addition to those of 310 CMR 7.18(20):

1. Packaging Rotogravure Printing Lines.

2. Packaging Rotogravure and Packaging Flexographic Printing Lines. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(12)(a)2. shall limit VOC emissions by complying with one or more of 310 CMR 7.18(12)(d)2.a. or b.

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(12) shall comply with the work practices of 310 CMR 7.18(31)(e).

2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(12) shall only use cleanup solutions that have a VOC composite partial pressure equal to or less than 25 mm Hg at 20/C (68/F).

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(12)(a)1. or 2. who chooses to install add-on air pollution capture and control equipment to comply with 310 CMR 7.18(12)(d) shall submit an emission control plan in accordance with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(12)(a)2. who chooses to apply for an extension under 310 CMR 7.18(12)(c) shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

1. identity, quantity, formulation and density of ink(s), coating(s) and adhesive(s) used;

2. identity, quantity, formulation and density of any diluent(s) and clean-up solvent(s) used;

3. solids content of any ink(s), coating(s) and adhesive(s) used;

4. actual operational and emissions characteristics of the printing line and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment;

5. quantity of product processed, if necessary to determine emissions; and

6. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) or order(s) issued to the person.

1. an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 parts per million volume (ppmv) as carbon is required to comply with the applicable limitation;

2. the inlet concentration and the required level of control results in an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 ppmv as carbon; or

3. the high efficiency of the control device alone results in an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 ppmv as carbon.

1. On or after December 31, 1982, no person who owns, leases, operates, or controls a paper, film, or foil surface coating line which emits, before any application of air pollution control equipment, in excess of 15 pounds per day of volatile organic compounds (VOC) shall cause, suffer, allow or permit emissions in excess of the requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(14)(d)1. Such person shall also comply with 310 CMR 7.18(14)(f) through (h).

2. On or after March 9, 2020, any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls a paper, film, or foil surface coating line, which has the potential to emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 25 tons per rolling 12-month period of VOC shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(14)(c), (d)2., and (f) through (h) at that coating line.

3. On or after March 9, 2018, any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls paper, film, or foil surface coating operations and related cleaning operations which emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of VOC per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12-month period shall comply with the work practices of 310 CMR 7.18(14)(e) for coating and cleaning operations.

4.310 CMR 7.18(14) does not apply to coating application on or in-line with any offset lithographic, screen, letterpress, flexographic, rotogravure, or digital printing press.

1. a Toxics Use Reduction Plan or a Resource Conservation Plan completed for the facility in accordance with 310 CMR 50.40 through 50.48 is submitted as part of the emission control plan;

2. the Toxics Use Reduction Plan or Resource Conservation Plan was certified by a Toxics Use Reduction Planner certified under M.G.L. c. 21I and 310 CMR 50.50 through 50.63;

3. the emission control plan proposes to reduce emissions or natural asset use, from the process or elsewhere in the facility, more than otherwise required pursuant to an applicable regulation or approval of the Department, through toxics use reduction techniques or resource conservation actions as defined in M.G.L. c. 21I; and

4. implementation of the emission control plan meets the emission limitations of 310 CMR 7.18(14)(d).

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(14)(a)1. shall not exceed a limitation of 4.8 pounds of VOC per gallon of solids applied.

2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(14)(a)2. shall limit VOC emissions by complying with one or more of 310 CMR 7.18(14)(d)2.a., b., or c.

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(14)(a)1. or 2. who chooses to install add-on air pollution capture and control equipment to comply with 310 CMR 7.18(14)(d) shall submit an emission control plan in accordance with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(14)(a)2. who chooses to apply for an extension under 310 CMR 7.18(14)(c) shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

1. identity, quantity, formulation and density of coating(s) used;

2. identity, quantity, formulation and density of any diluent(s) and clean-up solvent(s) used;

3. solids content of any coating(s) used;

4. actual operational and emissions characteristics of the coating line and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment;

5. quantity of product processed, if necessary to determine emissions; and

6. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) or order(s) issued to the person.

1. an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 parts per million volume (ppmv) as carbon is required to comply with the applicable limitation;

2. the inlet concentration and the required level of control results in an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 ppmv as carbon; or

3. the high efficiency of the control device alone results in an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 ppmv as carbon.

1. identity, quantity, formulation and density of coating(s) used;

2. identity, quantity, formulation and density of any diluent(s) and clean-up solvent(s) used;

3. solids content of any coating(s) used;

4. actual operational and emissions characteristics of the coating line and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment;

5. quantity of product processed; and

6. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) and/or order(s) issued to the person.

1. identity, quantity, formulation and density of coating(s) used;

2. identity, quantity, formulation and density of any diluent(s) and clean-up solvent(s) used;

3. solids content of any coating(s) used;

4. actual operational and emissions characteristics of the coating line and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment;

5. quantity of product processed; and

6. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) and/or order(s) issued to the person.

1. emissions of volatile organic compounds which are subject to regulation by other sections of 310 CMR 7.18, excluding 310 CMR 7.18(1), 310 CMR 7.18(2) and 310 CMR 7.18(20); or,

2. emissions of volatile organic compounds for which standards have been issued by EPA pursuant to Section 112 of the Act, from equipment subject to regulation under 40 CFR Part 61 (NESHAPS); or,

3. emissions of volatile organic compounds from equipment which, since January 1, 1990, have been reviewed and approved as Best Available Control Technology or Lowest Achievable Emission Rate imposed in an approval containing specific emission limits or work practice standards issued under a federally-enforceable regulation; or,

4. emissions of volatile organic compounds from the incomplete combustion of any material, except where the material is heated, burned, combusted or otherwise chemically changed under oxygen deficient conditions by design.

5. emissions of volatile organic compounds resulting from operations which are subject to regulation under 310 CMR 7.24.

6. emissions of volatile organic compounds from operations which since 1990 have been constructed and operated in accordance with the exemptions in 310 CMR 7.03.

1. Unless granted a non-renewable extension by the Department under 310 CMR 7.18(17)(e), no person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(17)(a) shall cause, suffer, allow or permit emissions from the facility in excess of an emission rate achievable through the implementation of reasonably available control technology as required in an emission control plan approved under 310 CMR 7.18(20)(e), according to the following schedule:

1. Any person required to implement RACT according to the schedule in 310 CMR 7.18(17)(c) may apply in writing to the Department for a non-renewable extension of the implementation deadline in 310 CMR 7.18(17)(c). The person must apply to the Department for the non-renewable extension at the same time the person submits the emission control plan required by 310 CMR 7.18(20).

2. The Department will consider allowing a non-renewable extension from the original implementation deadline in 310 CMR 7.18(17)(c) which extension will not exceed one calendar year, provided the emission control plan submitted for approval under 7.18(20), meets the following criteria in addition to those of 310 CMR 7.18(20):

3. Notwithstanding the above, no facility subject to the requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(17) prior to February 1, 1993, shall be eligible for any extension of the compliance deadline set forth in 310 CMR 7.18(17)(c)1.a.

1. identity, quantity, formulation and density of coating(s) used;

2. identity, quantity, formulation and density of any diluent(s) and clean-up solvent(s) used;

3. solids content of any coating(s) used;

4. actual operational and emissions characteristics of the coating line and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment;

5. quantity of product processed;

6. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) issued under 310 CMR 7.18(20) or any order(s) issued to the person.

1. properties of the inlet emission stream including temperature, pressure, flow rate and composition;

2. properties of the inlet coolant including type, temperature and pressure;

3. quantity of product produced;

4. actual operational and emission characteristics of the manufacturing process and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment; and

5. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) and/or order(s) issued to the person.

1. each pressure relief valve within 24 hours after it has vented to the atmosphere;

2. within 24 hours of discovery a component which sight, smell, or sound indicates might be leaking;

3. any component that appears to be leaking, on the basis of sight, smell, or sound, including flanges, connections, and equipment in heavy liquid service should be repaired with 15 days of the date the leak is detected.

1. affix within one hour a weatherproof and readily visible tag to the component, bearing an identification number and the date. This tag shall remain in place until the component is repaired.

2. repair the leaking component within 15 days; or

3. repair the leaking component at or before the next scheduled unit turnaround if not able to do so within 15 days.

1. the tag identification number;

2. the type of component;

3. the date on which the leak was detected for the component;

4. the date on which the component was repaired;

5. identification of those leaking components which cannot be repaired until unit turnaround and the reason why repair must be delayed;

6. the test methods;

7. the result of inspection or monitoring;

8. the type of repair;

9. chemical name used in component;

10. name of individual responsible for repairs;

11. date of next unit turnaround if there is a delay in repair;

12. results of weekly visual leak inspections.

A copy of the inspection log shall be retained at the plant for a minimum of two years after the date on which the report for the inspection period was prepared and shall make the log available to the Department upon request.

1. the number and types of components that were located during the previous monitoring period but were not repaired.

2. the number and types of components inspected, the number and types of leaking components found, the number and types of components repaired, and the time elapsed before each repair was effected.

3. the number of components not repaired within 15 days and the reason why there was a delay.

1. submit to the Department, a leak detection and repair program by June 1, 1987. This program shall contain, as a minimum, a list of process components, a copy of the log book format, and a description of the proposed monitoring equipment.

2. submit the first quarterly report required by 310 CMR 7.18(19)(i) by December 1, 1987 or within 120 days of the date the owner or operator first becomes subject to 310 CMR 7.18(19).

1. components that are considered unsafe to monitor because of extreme temperatures, pressures, at a height of more than two meters above a permanent support surface, or for other reasons are exempt from quarterly monitoring if the owner requests a waiver from the Department and monitors at least once a year.

2. SOCMI facilities handling less than 980 tons per year (890 Mg/yr) of VOC.

3. To implement a skip period monitoring program the owner or operator will begin with a quarterly leak detection and repair program for valves. If the desired "good performance level" of 2% or less of valves leaking was attained for valves in gas service and light liquid service for five consecutive quarters, then three of the subsequent quarterly leak detection and repair periods for these valves could be skipped. All valves would be monitored again during the fourth quarter. This would permit a process unit which has consistently demonstrated it is meeting the "good performance level" to monitor valves in gas service and valves in light liquid service annually instead of quarterly. If an inspection showed that the "good performance level" was not being achieved, then quarterly inspections of valves would be reinstituted until a "good performance level" was being achieved for five consecutive quarters. At that time the skip period inspection would be resumed. Only valves are allowed to be monitored at skip period intervals; all other equipment components would not skip monitoring intervals and would be subject to their required quarterly monitoring.

1. The emission control plan must be submitted to the Department within 180 days of the date the facility or part of a facility first meets the applicability requirements of 310 CMR 7.18, or the date of promulgation for that section of 310 CMR 7.18, whichever is latest.

2. An emission control plan is not required if all operations at the facility for which an approval under 310 CMR 7.18(20) would otherwise be required:

1. a list and description of all the equipment at the facility which has the potential to emit VOC, including any associated plan approvals, dates of installation, any subsequent alterations, etc.;

2. a list of all the VOC emitting equipment at the facility for which the emission control plan is being submitted;

3. the potential to emit, before application of air pollution control equipment, before implementation of RACT, on a daily and annual basis, of all VOC emitting equipment for which the emission control plan is being submitted;

4. the actual emissions before implementation of RACT on a daily and annual basis of all VOC emitting equipment for which the emission control plan is being submitted;

5. if applicable, the designs, specifications and standard operating and maintenance procedures for any VOC emissions capture and control system used to implement RACT;

6. if applicable, the designs and specifications of any low-VOC emitting processes or reformulations used to implement RACT;

7. the testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting procedures used to demonstrate compliance with the applicable sections of 310 CMR 7.18;

8. a schedule for the implementation of RACT at the facility by the deadline contained in the applicable section of 310 CMR 7.18, including provisions for demonstrating to the Department periodic increments of progress;

9. any other information required by the Department, and;

10. the signature of a responsible official.

1. The plan must contain a demonstration and description of the RACT emission limit(s) for this facility or part of a facility; and,

2. any information necessary to support the demonstration made in 310 CMR 7.18(20)(d)1., such as technological and economic considerations, industry surveys, customer considerations, etc.

1. For persons not subject to 310 CMR 7.18(2)(b), (c), or (17), the Department shall, within the timetables established in 310 CMR 4.10, issue a final approval or disapproval of the ECP.

2. For persons subject to 310 CMR 7.18(2)(b), (c), or (17) for each ECP application where the information submitted subject to 310 CMR 7.18(20) e.2. is sufficient to support both the determination of RACT and the proposed schedule; the Department shall:

1. On or after March 9, 2020, any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls plastic parts surface coating operations and related cleaning operations which emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of volatile organic compounds (VOC) per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12-month period shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(21)(c) through (e) and (g) through (i).

2. On or after March 9, 2020, any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls plastic parts surface coating operations and miscellaneous metal parts and products surface coating operations and related cleaning operations within the same facility, which in total emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of VOC per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12-month period shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(21)(c) through (e) and (g) through (i). The miscellaneous metal parts and products surface coating operations are subject to 310 CMR 7.18(11).

3. On or after March 9, 2018, any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls plastic parts surface coating operations and miscellaneous metal parts and products surface coating operations and related cleaning operations which emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of VOC per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12-month period shall comply with the work practices of 310 CMR 7.18(21)(f) for coating and cleaning operations.

1. The plastic parts coatings requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(21)(d)1. and 2. do not apply to:

2. The automotive/transportation coatings requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(21)(d)1.b. and 2., and the business machine coatings requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(21)(d)1.c. and 2., do not apply to:

3. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(21)(e) do not apply to airbrush operations using five gallons or less per rolling 12-month period of coating at a plastic parts coating operation.

4. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(21)(e) do not apply to pleasure craft surface coating operations when applying extreme high-gloss coatings.

5. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(21)(d) and (e) do not apply to powder coatings or coating application utilizing hand-held aerosol cans.

6. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(21)(d), (e), and (f) do not apply to aerospace manufacturing and rework operations.

1. a Toxics Use Reduction Plan or a Resource Conservation Plan completed for the facility in accordance with 310 CMR 50.40 through 50.48 is submitted as part of the emission control plan;

2. the Toxics Use Reduction Plan or Resource Conservation Plan was certified by a Toxics Use Reduction Planner certified under M.G.L. c. 21I, and 310 CMR 50.50 through 50.63;

3. the emission control plan proposes to reduce emissions or natural asset use, from the process or elsewhere in the facility, more than otherwise required pursuant to an applicable regulation or approval of the Department, through toxics use reduction techniques or resource conservation actions as defined in M.G.L. c. 21I; and

4. implementation of the emission control plan meets the emission limitations of 310 CMR 7.18(21)(d).

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(21)(a)1. or 2. shall limit VOC emissions by using only coatings having a VOC content no greater than the emission limitations listed in Tables 310 CMR 7.18(21)(d)1.a. through e. (low-VOC coatings to meet the mass of VOC per volume of coating less water and exempt compounds, as-applied, limits, or low-VOC coatings or a combination of coatings and add-on control equipment on a coating unit to meet the mass of VOC per volume of coating solids limits) or by complying with the requirement in 310 CMR 7.18(21)(d)2. If a coating can be classified in more than one coating category in 310 CMR 7.18(21)(d), then the least stringent coating category limitation shall apply.

1For automotive coatings which are red, yellow, and black, except touch-up and repair coatings, the limitation is determined by multiplying the appropriate limitation in Table 310 CMR 7.18(21)(d)1.b. by 1.15.

1 A fog coat shall not be applied at a thickness of more than 0.5 mils of coating solids.

2. Any person may achieve an overall VOC control efficiency of at least 90% by weight using add-on air pollution capture and control equipment instead of complying with the requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(21)(d)1.

1. electrostatic spray application;

2. HVLP spray;

3. flow coat;

4. roller coat;

5. dip coat, including electrodeposition;

6. airless spray;

7. air-assisted airless spray; or

8. a coating application method capable of achieving a transfer efficiency equivalent to or greater than that achieved by HVLP, as approved by EPA.

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(21)(a)1. or 2. who chooses to install add-on air pollution capture and control equipment to comply with 310 CMR 7.18(21)(d) shall submit an emission control plan in accordance with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(21)(a)1. or 2. who chooses to apply for an extension under 310 CMR 7.18(21)(c) shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

1. identity, quantity, formulation and density of coating(s) used;

2. identity, quantity, formulation and density of any diluent(s) and clean-up solvent(s) used;

3. solids content of any coating(s) used;

4. actual operational and emissions characteristics of the coating line and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment;

5. quantity of product processed, if necessary to determine emissions; and

6. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) issued under 310 CMR 7.18(20) or any order(s) issued to the person.

1. an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 parts per million volume (ppmv) as carbon is required to comply with the applicable limitation;

2. the inlet concentration and the required level of control results in an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 ppmv as carbon; or

3. the high efficiency of the control device alone results in an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 ppmv as carbon.

1.

2. any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(22)(a) who, according to the Department, has complied with 310 CMR 7.18(17) prior to January 1, 1993.

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(22)(b) may apply in writing to the Department for a non-renewable extension of the implementation deadline. The person must apply to the Department for the non-renewable extension at the same time the person submits the emission control plan required by 310 CMR 7.18(20).

1. identity, quantity, formulation and density of coating(s) used;

2. identity, quantity, formulation and density of any diluent(s) and clean-up solvent(s) used;

3. solids content of any coating(s) used;

4. actual operational and emissions characteristics of the coating line and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment;

5. quantity of product processed;

6. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) issued under 310 CMR 7.18(20) or any order(s) issued to the person.

1.

2. any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(23)(a) who, according to the Department, has complied with 310 CMR 7.18(17) prior to January 1, 1993.

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(23)(b) may apply in writing to the Department for a non-renewable extension of the implementation deadline in 310 CMR 7.18(23)(b). The person must apply to the Department for the non-renewable extension at the same time the person submits the emission control plan required by 310 CMR 7.18(20) and (23)(e).

2. The Department will consider a non-renewable extension of the deadline in 310 CMR 7.18(23)(b) until no later than January 1, 1995, provided the emission control plan submitted for approval 310 CMR 7.18(20), meets the following criteria in addition to those of 310 CMR 7.18(20):

1. identity, quantity, formulation and density of coating(s) used;

2. identity, quantity, formulation and density of any diluent(s) and clean-up solvent(s) used;

3. solids content of any coating(s) used;

4. actual operational and emissions characteristics of the coating line and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment;

5. quantity of product processed;

6. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) issued under 310 CMR 7.18(20) or any order(s) issued to the person.

1. On or after January 1, 1994, and prior to March 9, 2020, 310 CMR 7.18(24)(d)1. and (f) through (h) apply to any person who owns, leases, operates or controls a flat wood paneling surface coating line(s) which emits, before the application of air pollution control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds per day of volatile organic compounds (VOC).

2. On and after March 9, 2020, any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls flat wood paneling surface coating operations and related cleaning operations which emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of VOC per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12 month period shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(24)(c), (d)2., and (f) through (h).

3. On or after March 9, 2018, any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls flat wood paneling surface coating operations and related cleaning operations which emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of VOC per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12 month period shall comply with the work practices of 310 CMR 7.18(24)(e) for coating and cleaning operations.

1. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(24)(d)1. do not apply to:

2. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(24) do not apply to any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(24)(a)1. who, according to the Department, has complied with 310 CMR 7.18(17) prior to January 1, 1993.

1. a Toxics Use Reduction Plan or a Resource Conservation Plan completed for the facility in accordance with 310 CMR 50.40 through 50.48 is submitted as part of the emission control plan;

2. the Toxics Use Reduction Plan or Resource Conservation Plan was certified by a Toxics Use Reduction Planner certified under M.G.L. c. 21I, and 310 CMR 50.50 through 50.63;

3. the emission control plan proposes to reduce emissions or natural asset use, from the process or elsewhere in the facility, more than otherwise required pursuant to an applicable regulation or approval of the Department, through toxics use reduction techniques or resource conservation actions as defined in M.G.L. c. 21I; and

4. implementation of the emission control plan meets the emission limitations of 310 CMR 7.18(24)(d).

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(24)(a)1. shall comply with the emissions limits in Table 310 CMR 7.18(24)(d)1. If more than one emission limitation applies then the coating must comply with the least stringent emission limitation.

2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(24)(a)2. shall limit VOC emissions by using only coatings having a VOC content no greater than the emission limitations in Table 310 CMR 7.18(24)(d)2. (low-VOC coatings to meet the mass of VOC per volume of coating less water and exempt compounds, as-applied, limits, or low-VOC coatings or a combination of coatings and add-on control equipment on a coating unit to meet the mass of VOC per volume of coating solids limits) or by complying with the requirement in 310 CMR 7.18(24)(d)3.

3. Any person may achieve an overall VOC control efficiency of at least 90% by weight using add-on air pollution capture and control equipment instead of complying with the requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(24)(d)2.

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(24)(a)1. or 2. who chooses to install add-on air pollution capture and control equipment to comply with 310 CMR 7.18(24)(d) shall submit an emission control plan in accordance with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(24)(a)2. who chooses to apply for an extension under 310 CMR 7.18(24)(c) shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

1. identity, quantity, formulation and density of coating(s) used;

2. identity, quantity, formulation and density of any diluent(s) and clean-up solvent(s) used;

3. solids content of any coating(s) used;

4. actual operational and emissions characteristics of the coating line and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment;

5. quantity of product processed, if necessary to determine emissions; and

6. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) issued under 310 CMR 7.18(20) or any order(s) issued to the person.

1. an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 parts per million volume (ppmv) as carbon is required to comply with the applicable limitation;

2. the inlet concentration and the required level of control results in an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 ppmv as carbon; or

3. the high efficiency of the control device alone results in an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 ppmv as carbon.

1. On or after January 1, 1994, any person who owns, leases, operates or controls a facility with offset lithographic presses which, in total, have the potential to emit, before the application of air pollution control equipment, equal to or greater than 50 tons per year of volatile organic compounds (VOC) shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(25)(d) through (k) and (m) through (p). On or after March 9, 2020 any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(25)(a)1. shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(25)(l) and is no longer subject to 310 CMR 7.18(25)(e) or (f).

2. On or after March 9, 2020, any person who owns, leases, operates or controls a heatset web offset lithographic printing press or a heatset web letterpress printing press, which has the potential to emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 25 tons per rolling 12 month period of VOC from petroleum heatset inks, shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(25)(d), (l) and (n) through (p).

3. On or after March 9, 2020, any person who owns, leases, operates or controls offset lithographic printing operations and related cleaning operations, which emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of VOC per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12 month period shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(25)(d), (g) through (k), (o), and (p).

4. On or after March 9, 2018, any person who owns, leases, operates or controls offset lithographic printing operations and related cleaning operations, or letterpress printing operations and related cleaning operations, which emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of VOC per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12-month period shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(25)(m).

1. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(25)(a)1., with the exception of 310 CMR 7.18(25)(l), do not apply to:

2. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(25)(a)2. do not apply provided:

3. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(25)(a)3. do not apply provided:

4. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(25)(a)1. or 4. may use up to 110 gallons per rolling 12-month period of cleaning materials that do not meet 310 CMR 7.18(25)(m)2.

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(25)(a)2. or 3. may apply in writing to the Department for a non-renewable extension of the implementation deadline in 310 CMR 7.18(25)(a)2. or 3. by complying with 310 CMR 7.18(25)(n).

2. The Department will consider a non-renewable extension of the deadline in 310 CMR 7.18(25)(a)2. or 3. for persons applying under 310 CMR 7.18(25)(d) until no later than March 9, 2021, provided the emission control plan submitted for approval under 310 CMR 7.18(20) meets the following criteria in addition to those of 310 CMR 7.18(20):

1. reduce VOC emissions from the dryer exhaust vent by 85% weight; or,

2. maintain a maximum exhaust VOC concentration of 20 parts per million by volume (ppmv) of non-methane hydrocarbons as carbon in the control device exhaust, whichever is less stringent.

1. reduce VOC emissions from the dryer exhaust vent by 90% weight; or,

2. maintain a maximum exhaust VOC concentration of 20 parts per million by volume (ppmv) of non-methane hydrocarbons as carbon in the control device exhaust, whichever is less stringent.

1. maintain a VOC concentration of 5% or less by weight, as applied, in the fountain solution; or,

2. maintain a VOC concentration of 8% or less by weight, as applied, in the fountain solution, and refrigerate the fountain solution to a temperature below 60/F.

1. Maintain a VOC concentration of 1.6% or less by weight, as applied, in the fountain solution; or,

2. Maintain a VOC concentration of 3% or less by weight, as applied, in the fountain solution, and refrigerate the fountain solution to a temperature below 60/F.

1. Press control requirements.

2. The maximum control device exhaust VOC concentration shall be 20 parts per million by volume dry basis (ppmvd) of VOC as hexane.

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(25) shall comply with the work practices of 310 CMR 7.18(31)(e).

2 Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(25) shall only use cleanup solutions that either:

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(25)(a)1., 2. or 3. who chooses to install add-on air pollution capture and control equipment to comply with 310 CMR 7.18(25)(e), (f), or (l) shall submit an emission control plan in accordance with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(25)(a)2. or 3. who chooses to apply for an extension under 310 CMR 7.18(25)(d) shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

1. Identity, formulation (as determined by the manufacturer's formulation data), density, and quantity for each VOC containing material used, including but not limited to:

2. For heatset offset lithographic printing presses and heatset offset letterpress printing presses using emissions control equipment, the recordkeeping requirements specified in 310 CMR 7.18(2)(e);

3. For offset lithographic printing presses the percent of VOC by weight in the fountain solution as monitored whenever new fountain solution is mixed, alcohol is added to the fountain solution;

4. For offset lithographic printing presses subject to the refrigeration requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(25)(g) or (h), the temperature of the fountain solution as recorded on a once per shift basis;

5. Total VOC content of each material used for each printing press subject to 310 CMR 7.18(25) (sum of 310 CMR 7.18(25)(o)1.a. through e.);

6. Total VOC content of all materials used for all printing presses subject to 310 CMR 7.18(25) (sum of 310 CMR 7.18(25)(o)5. for all printing presses); and,

7. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) issued under 310 CMR 7.18(20) or any order(s) issued to the person.

1. An exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 parts per million by volume (ppmv) as carbon is required to comply with the applicable limitation;

2. The inlet concentration and the required level of control results in an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 ppmv as carbon; or

3. The high efficiency of the control device alone results in an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 ppmv as carbon.

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2. any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(26)(a) who, according to the Department, has complied with 310 CMR 7.18(17) prior to January 1, 1993.

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(26)(a) may apply in writing to the Department for a non-renewable extension of the implementation deadline. The person must apply to the Department for the extension at the same time the person submits the emission control plan required by 310 CMR 7.18(20).

2. The Department will consider a non-renewable extension of the deadline in 310 CMR 7.18(26)(a) until no later than January 1, 1995, provided the emission control plan submitted for approval meets the following criteria in addition to those of 310 CMR 7.18(20):

1. No person who owns, leases, operates, or controls a rotary screen or roller printing press subject to 7.18(26)(a) shall use a print paste formulation containing greater than 0.5 pound of VOC per pound of solids, as applied.

2. No person who owns, leases, operates, or controls a final finish application line subject to 7.18(26)(a) shall use a finish formulation containing greater than 0.5 pound VOC per pound of solids, as applied.

1. identity, quantity, formulation, solids content, and density of VOC containing materials used, including but not limited to:

2. actual operational and emissions characteristics of the textile finishing process equipment and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment;

3. quantity of textile processed; and

4. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) issued under 310 CMR 7.18(20) or any order(s) issued to the person.

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(27)(a) shall keep any portable coating mixing tanks which emits, before application of air pollution control equipment, 15 pounds per day of volatile organic compounds, covered with a lid or other method approved by the Department, except to add ingredients, take samples, or perform maintenance.

2. A lid used to comply with 310 CMR 7.18(27)(b)1. shall:

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(27)(a) shall keep any stationary coating mixing tank, which emits, before application of air pollution control equipment, 15 pounds per day of volatile organic compounds, covered with a lid or other method approved by the Department, except to add ingredients, take samples, or perform maintenance.

2. A lid used to comply with 310 CMR 7.18(27)(c)1. shall:

1. not subject to any other section of 310 CMR 7.18, excluding 310 CMR 7.18(1) and (2); and,

2. who owns, leases, operates or controls a coating mixing tank facility with the potential to emit 50 tons per year of VOC, must submit an emission control plan, and have the plan approved by the Department under 310 CMR 7.18(20). Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(27)(a) who does not meet the two above conditions, is not required to submit an emission control plan for approval under 310 CMR 7.18(20).

1. the date and description of any repair or replacement of a mixing tank lid.

2. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) issued under 310 CMR 7.18(20) or any order(s) issued to the person.

1. On or after August 1, 1995, no person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(28)(a) who manufactures automotive refinishing coatings, shall manufacture automotive refinishing coatings for sale in Massachusetts which, when prepared for use according to the manufacturer's instructions, contain VOC in excess of the limitations set forth in 310 CMR 7.18(28)(c).

2. On or after August 1, 1995, no person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(28)(a) who manufactures automotive refinishing coatings, shall manufacture automotive refinishing coating for sale in Massachusetts unless the person complies with 310 CMR 7.18(28)(d) and (k).

3. No person shall sell or offer for sale any automotive refinishing coating manufactured after August 1, 1995, unless the coating satisfies the VOC limitations and labeling requirements specified in 310 CMR 7.18(28)(c) and (d), respectively.

4. On or after August 1, 1995, no person who owns, leases, operates, or controls an automotive refinishing facility shall refinish a vehicle or any part thereof unless the person complies with the standards set forth in 310 CMR 7.18(28)(e) through (h), and any coatings used, which are manufactured after August 1, 1995, satisfy the requirements specified in 310 CMR 7.18(28)(c) and (d).

1. the containers for all subject automotive refinishing coatings display the month and year on which the contents were manufactured, or a batch number or code which indicates whether the contents were manufactured after August 1, 1995. The manufacturer shall supply an explanation of each code to the Department by August 1, 1995, and thereafter, 30 days before the use of any new code; and

2. the manufacturer provides written instructions for the preparation of all subject automotive refinishing coatings on containers, packaging, or in accompanying literature which includes, but is not limited to, data sheets and wall charts.

3. the facility owner or operator maintains, in the automotive refinishing facility, the manufacturer's written instructions for the preparation of all subject coatings.

1. use a surface preparation product containing less than or equal to 1.67 pounds of VOC per gallon of product as applied, including water to clean non-plastic surfaces; and,

2. use a surface preparation product containing less than or equal to 6.5 pounds of VOC per gallon as applied, to clean plastic surfaces, and,

3. ensure that rags used during surface preparation or other solvent cleaning operations, fresh and spent solvent, coatings, and sludge are stored in tightly closed containers and are disposed of or recycled properly.

1. Coatings must be applied using one of the following methods:

2. Spray guns must be cleaned in a device that:

1. Signature of the responsible official and the name and title of the designated contact person;

2. Maximum VOC content, including water, of surface preparation products;

3. Coating brand name and category;

4. Coating mixing instructions as stated on the container or in literature supplied with the coating;

5. Maximum VOC content of the coating after mixing according to manufacturer's instructions;

6. Any other requirements specified by the Department.

1. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(28)(b) do not apply to:

2. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(28)(g) do not apply to touch-up coatings.

1. each coating category, coating or coating component, and surface preparation product as identified on the container,

2. the quantity of each coating, and surface preparation product, and

3. the VOC content (pounds per gallon) of each coating, and surface preparation product, after mixing according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Records kept to demonstrate compliance must be kept on site for three years, and must be made available to representatives of the Department upon request.

1. any person who is able to demonstrate to the Department that, since January 1, 1990, the bakery has not emitted, before the application of air pollution control equipment, greater than or equal to 50 tons per year of volatile organic compounds; and

2. provided the person obtains a permit restriction from the Department under 310 CMR 7.02(9) which restricts potential emissions to below 50 tons per year.

1. Monthly records to determine emissions from each oven. Using the formula in EPA's "Alternative Control Technology Document for Bakery Oven Emissions", dated December 1992, or other formula approved by the Department and EPA, such records would include:

2. Hourly (or continuous) records of control equipment operating parameters such as temperature, pressure drop or other applicable parameters to assure continuous compliance.

1. Except as provided in 310 CMR 7.18(30)(a)2. through 5., 310 CMR 7.18(30) applies to:

2.310 CMR 7.18(30) shall not apply to the use or application of any adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer, or sealant primer by the homeowner(s), renter(s), or other resident(s) at a private residence for personal use and not for a fee, compensation, or other financial gain.

3.310 CMR 7.18(30) shall not apply to the manufacture, sale, supplying, or offering for sale of an adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer, or sealant primer provided that:

4.310 CMR 7.18(30) shall not apply to the manufacture, sale, supplying, offering for sale, or the use or application of the following:

5.310 CMR 7.18(30) shall not apply to the manufacture, sale, supplying, or offering for sale of the following:

(a) is designed for application to two surfaces to be bonded together; and

(b) is allowed to dry before the two surfaces are placed in contact with each other; and

(c) forms an immediate bond that is impossible, or difficult, to reposition after both adhesive-coated surfaces are placed in contact with each other; and

(d) does not need sustained pressure or clamping of surfaces after the adhesive-coated surfaces have been brought together using sufficient momentary pressure to establish full contact between both surfaces. Contact adhesive does not include rubber cements that are primarily intended for use on paper substrates. Contact adhesive also does not include vulcanizing fluids that are designed and labeled for tire repair only.

CONTROL TECHNIQUES GUIDELINES or CTG means the Control Techniques Guidelines issued by EPA for Miscellaneous Industrial Adhesives, EPA-453/R-08-005, and published in the Federal Register on October 7, 2008.

COVE BASE means a flooring trim unit, generally made of vinyl or rubber, having a concave radius on one edge and a convex radius on the opposite edge that is used in forming a junction between the bottom wall course and the floor or to form an inside corner.

COVE BASE INSTALLATION ADHESIVE means any adhesive intended by the manufacturer to be used for the installation of cove base or wall base on a wall or vertical surface at floor level.

CTG-AFFECTED FACILITY means a facility in which total actual uncontrolled VOC emissions from all Miscellaneous Industrial Adhesive Application Processes, including related cleaning activities, are equal to or greater than 6.8 kg/day (15 lb/day) or an equivalent level such as 3 tons per 12-month rolling period.

CYANOACRYLATE ADHESIVE means any adhesive with a cyanoacrylate content of at least 95% by weight.

DISTRIBUTOR means any person to whom an adhesive, adhesive primer, sealants, or sealant primer is sold or supplied for the purpose of resale or distribution in commerce, except that manufacturers, retailers, and consumers are not distributors.

DRY WALL INSTALLATION means the installation of gypsum dry wall to studs or solid surfaces using an adhesive formulated for that purpose.

EXEMPT COMPOUND means an organic compound that is excluded from the definition of volatile organic compound in 310 CMR 7.00.

FIBERGLASS means a material consisting of extremely fine glass fibers.

FLEXIBLE VINYL means non-rigid polyvinyl chloride plastic.

INDOOR FLOOR COVERING INSTALLATION ADHESIVE means any adhesive intended by the manufacturer for use in the installation of wood flooring, carpet, resilient tile, vinyl tile, vinyl backed carpet, resilient sheet and roll, or artificial grass. Adhesives used to install ceramic tile and perimeter bonded sheet flooring with vinyl backing onto a non-porous substrate, such as Flexible Vinyl, are excluded from this category.

LAMINATE means a product made by bonding together two or more layers of material.

LOW-SOLIDS ADHESIVE, SEALANT OR PRIMER means any product that contains 120 grams or less of solids per liter of material.

MANUFACTURER means any person who manufactures, processes, imports, assembles, produces, packages, repackages, or re-labels a product.

MARINE DECK SEALANT or MARINE DECK SEALANT PRIMER means any sealant or sealant primer labeled for application to wooden marine decks.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING means the manufacture of medical devices, such as, but not limited to, catheters, heart valves, blood cardioplegia machines, tracheostomy tubes, blood oxygenators, and cardiatory reservoirs.

METAL TO URETHANE/RUBBER MOLDING OR CASTING ADHESIVE means any adhesive intended by the manufacturer to bond metal to high density or elastomeric urethane or molded rubber materials, in heated molding or casting processes.

MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRIAL ADHESIVE APPLICATION PROCESS means a process used at an industrial manufacturing or repair facility that is subject to the Control Technique Guidelines (CTG) as defined in 310 CMR 7.18(30).

MULTIPURPOSE CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE means any adhesive intended by the manufacturer for use in the installation or repair of various construction materials, including but not limited to drywall, subfloor, panel, fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP), ceiling tile and acoustical tile.

NONMEMBRANE ROOF INSTALLATION/REPAIR ADHESIVE means any adhesive intended by the manufacturer for use in the installation or repair of non-membrane roofs including, but not limited to, plastic or asphalt roof cement, asphalt roof coating and cold application cement. Nonmembrane roof installation/repair adhesive does not include adhesive intended by the manufacturer for use in the installation or repair of prefabricated single-ply flexible roofing membrane.

OUTDOOR FLOOR COVERING INSTALLATION ADHESIVE means any adhesive intended by the manufacturer for use in the installation of floor covering that is not in an enclosure and that is exposed to ambient weather conditions during normal use.

PANEL INSTALLATION means the installation of plywood, pre-decorated hardboard (or tileboard), fiberglass reinforced plastic, and similar pre-decorated or non-decorated panels to studs or solid surfaces using an adhesive formulated for that purpose.

PERIMETER BONDED SHEET FLOORING INSTALLATION means the installation of sheet flooring with vinyl backing onto a nonporous substrate using an adhesive designed to be applied only to a strip of up to four inches wide around the perimeter of the sheet flooring.

PLASTIC means any synthetic material chemically formed by the polymerization of organic (carbon-based) substances. Plastics are usually compounded with modifiers, extenders, and/or reinforcers and are capable of being molded, extruded, cast into various shapes and films or drawn into filaments.

PLASTIC CEMENT WELDING ADHESIVE means any adhesive intended by the manufacturer for use to dissolve the surface of plastic to form a bond between mating surfaces. Plastic cement welding adhesive does not include ABS welding, PVC welding, or CPVC welding adhesives.

PLASTIC CEMENT WELDING ADHESIVE PRIMER means any primer intended by the manufacturer for use to prepare plastic substrates prior to bonding or welding.

PLASTIC FOAM means foam constructed of plastics.

PLASTICIZER means a material, such as a high boiling point organic solvent, that is incorporated into a vinyl to increase its flexibility, workability, or distensibility, as determined by the applicable ASTM International test method or any other method approved by the Department and EPA.

POLYVINYL CHLORIDE PLASTIC or PVC PLASTIC means a polymer of the chlorinated vinyl monomer, which contains at least 57% chlorine.

POLYVINYL CHLORIDE WELDING ADHESIVE or PVC WELDING ADHESIVE means any adhesive intended by the manufacturer for use in the welding of PVC plastic pipe.

POROUS MATERIAL means a substance that has tiny openings, often microscopic, in which fluids may be absorbed or discharged, including, but not limited to, wood, paper and corrugated paperboard. For the purposes of 310 CMR 7.18(30), porous material does not include wood.

REACTIVE ADHESIVE means adhesive systems composed, in part, of volatile monomers that react during the adhesive curing reaction, and, as a result, do not evolve from the film during use. These volatile components instead become integral parts of the adhesive through chemical reaction. At least 70% of the liquid components of the system, excluding water, react during the process.

REACTIVE DILUENT means a liquid that is a VOC during application and one in that, through chemical and/or physical reactions, such as polymerization, 20% or more of the VOC becomes an integral part of a finished material.

REINFORCED PLASTIC COMPOSITE means a composite material consisting of plastic reinforced with fibers.

ROADWAY SEALANT means any sealant intended by the manufacturer for application to streets, highways and other similar surfaces, including, but not limited to, curbs, berms, driveways, and parking lots.

RUBBER means any natural or manmade rubber substrate, including, but not limited to, styrene-butadiene rubber, polychloroprene (neoprene), butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, chlorosulfonated polyethylene, and ethylene propylene diene terpolymer.

SCAQMD means the South Coast Air Quality Management District of the State of California.

SEALANT means any material with adhesive properties that is formulated primarily to fill, seal, waterproof or weatherproof gaps or joints between two surfaces. Sealants include caulks.

SEALANT PRIMER means any product intended by the manufacturer for application to a substrate, prior to the application of a sealant, to enhance the bonding process.

SHEET RUBBER LINING INSTALLATION means the process of applying sheet rubber liners by hand to metal or plastic substrates to protect the underlying substrate from corrosion or abrasion. These operations also include laminating sheet rubber to fabric by hand.

SINGLE-PLY ROOF MEMBRANE means a prefabricated single sheet of compounded synthetic material such as ethylene propylene diene monomer, polyvinyl chloride, thermal polyolefin, or ketone ethylene ester that is applied in a single layer to a building roof.

SINGLE-PLY ROOF MEMBRANE ADHESIVE PRIMER means any primer intended by the manufacturer for use to clean and promote adhesion of the single-ply roof membrane seams or splices prior to bonding.

SINGLE-PLY ROOF MEMBRANE INSTALLATION AND REPAIR ADHESIVE means any adhesive intended and labeled by the manufacturer for use in the installation or repair of single-ply roof membrane. Installation includes, at a minimum, attaching the edge of the membrane to the edge of the roof and applying flashings to vents, pipes and ducts that protrude through the membrane. Repair includes, but is not limited to, gluing the edges of torn membrane together, attaching a patch over a hole and reapplying flashings to vents, pipes, or ducts installed through the membrane.

SINGLE-PLY ROOF MEMBRANE SEALANT means any sealant intended by the manufacturer for application to single-ply roof membrane.

SOLVENT means organic compounds that are used as diluents, thinners, dissolvers, viscosity reducers, cleaning agents or other related uses.

STRUCTURAL GLAZING ADHESIVE means any adhesive intended by the manufacturer to apply glass, ceramic, metal, stone, or composite panels to exterior building frames.

SUBFLOOR INSTALLATION means the installation of subflooring material over floor joists, including the construction of any load bearing joists. Subflooring is covered by a finish surface material.

SURFACE PREPARATION SOLVENT means any VOC containing material used to remove dirt, oil and other contaminants from a substrate prior to the application of a primer, adhesive, or sealant.

THIN METAL LAMINATING ADHESIVE means any adhesive intended by the manufacturer for use in bonding multiple layers of metal to metal or metal to Plastic in the production of electronic or magnetic components in which the thickness of the bond line(s) is less than 0.25 mils.

TIRE REPAIR means a process that includes expanding a hole, tear, fissure or blemish in a tire casing by grinding or gouging, applying adhesive, and filling the hole or crevice with rubber.

TIRE RETREAD ADHESIVE means any adhesive intended by the manufacturer for application to the back of pre-cure tread rubber and to the casing and cushion rubber. Tire retread adhesive may also be used to seal buffed tire casings to prevent oxidation while the tire is being prepared for a new tread.

TRAFFIC MARKING TAPE means pre-formed reflective film intended by the manufacturer for application to streets, highways and other traffic-related surfaces, including, but not limited to curbs, berms, driveways and parking lots.

TRAFFIC MARKING TAPE ADHESIVE PRIMER means any primer intended by the manufacturer for application to surfaces prior to installation of traffic marking tape.

UNDERSEA-BASED WEAPONS SYSTEMS COMPONENTS means parts or completed units of any portion of a missile launching system used on undersea ships.

WATERPROOF RESORCINOL GLUE means a two-part resorcinol-resin-based adhesive designed for applications where the bond line must be resistant to conditions of continuous immersion in fresh or salt water.

1. Except as provided in 310 CMR 7.18(30)(a) and (d), on and after January 1, 2015, no person shall manufacture for sale in Massachusetts any adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer, or sealant primer that contains VOCs in excess of the applicable VOC content limits specified in 310 CMR 7.18(30)(c): Table 1 and Table 2. The VOC content limits specified in 310 CMR 7.18(30)(c): Table 1 and Table 2 apply to adhesives, sealants, adhesive primers, and sealant primers as applied.

2. Except as provided in 310 CMR 7.18(30)(a) and (d), on and after September 1, 2015, no person shall sell, supply, or offer for sale in Massachusetts any adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer, or sealant primer that contains VOCs in excess of the applicable VOC content limits specified in 310 CMR 7.18(30)(c): Table 1 and Table 2. The VOC content limits specified in 310 CMR 7.18(30)(c): Table 1 and Table 2 apply to adhesives, sealants, adhesive primers, and sealant primers as applied.

3. Except as provided in 310 CMR 7.18(30)(a), (c)7., and (d), on and after May 1, 2016, no person shall use, apply, or solicit the use or application of any adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer, or sealant primer in Massachusetts that contains VOCs in excess of the applicable VOC content limits specified in 310 CMR 7.18(30)(c): Table 1 and Table 2. The VOC content limits specified in 310 CMR 7.18(30)(c): Table 1 and Table 2 apply to adhesives, sealants, adhesive primers, and sealant primers as applied.

4. The VOC content limits in 310 CMR 7.18(30)(c): Table 1 and Table 2 shall apply as follows:

5. No person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(30) shall:

6. At a CTG-affected facility, any person subject to the requirements in 310 CMR 7.18(30)(c): Table 1 and Table 2 shall utilize one of the following application methods in applying an adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer, or sealant primer:

7. Any person using or applying an adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer, or sealant primer may comply with 310 CMR 7.18(30)(c)3. and 5. by using add-on air pollution control equipment provided that the following requirements are met:

8. Any person using or applying adhesives, sealants, adhesive primers, and sealant primers, shall comply with the following work practices:

9. No person shall solicit, require the use of, or specify the use or application of any adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer, or sealant primer if such use or application results in a violation of any provision of 310 CMR 7.18(30)(c). The prohibition of 310 CMR 7.18(30)(c)9. shall apply to all contracts under which any adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer, or sealant primer is to be used at any location in Massachusetts.

310 CMR 7.18(30)(c): Table 1

VOC Content Limits for Adhesives, Sealants, Adhesive Primers, and Sealant Primers

* The VOC content is determined as the weight of volatile compounds, less water and exempt compounds,

as specified in 310 CMR 7.18(30)(f): Compliance Procedures and Test Methods.

310 CMR 7.18(30)(c): Table 2

VOC Content Limit for Adhesives Applied to Particular Substrates

* The VOC content is determined as the weight of volatile compounds, less water and exempt compounds, as specified in 310 CMR 7.18(30)(f): Compliance Procedures and Test Methods.

1.310 CMR 7.18(30)(c)1. and 2. shall not apply to the manufacture, sale, supplying, or offering for sale of an adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer, or sealant primer provided that:

2.310 CMR 7.18(30) shall not apply to the manufacture, sale, supplying, offering for sale, or use of adhesives, sealants, adhesive primers, and sealant primers being tested or evaluated in any research and development, quality assurance, or analytical laboratory, except that the requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(30)(c)8. and (e)2. shall apply.

3.310 CMR 7.18(30) shall not apply to the use or application of:

4.310 CMR 7.18(30)(c)3. and 5. shall not apply to the use or application of adhesives, sealants, adhesive primers, and sealant primers at a facility in which the total facility-wide VOC emissions from all adhesives, sealants, adhesive primers, and sealant primers used are less than 200 pounds per calendar year, or an equivalent volume.

Any person claiming this exemption shall maintain sufficient monthly operational records in accordance with 310 CMR 7.18(30)(e) to demonstrate compliance with this exemption.

5.310 CMR 7.18(30)(c)3. and 5. shall not apply to the use or application of adhesives, sealants, adhesive primers, and sealant primers at a facility in which the facility-wide total volume of adhesives, sealants, adhesive primers, sealant primers, cleanup solvents, and surface preparation solvents does not exceed 55 gallons per calendar year. Any person claiming this exemption shall maintain sufficient monthly operational records in accordance with 310 CMR 7.18(30)(e) to demonstrate compliance with this exemption.

1. Each person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(30) shall maintain records demonstrating compliance with 310 CMR 7.18(30), including, but not limited to, the following information:

2. For adhesives, sealants, adhesive primers, and sealant primers exempted under 310 CMR 7.18(30)(d)2., the person supplying the adhesives, sealants, adhesive primers, or sealant primers to the research and development, quality assurance, or analytical laboratory for testing or evaluation shall maintain records of all such materials supplied, including, but not limited to, the product name, the product category of the material, type of application, the VOC content of each material, and the volume of products supplied to the research and development, quality assurance, or analytical laboratory for testing or evaluation.

3. All records required to demonstrate compliance with 310 CMR 7.18(30) shall be maintained for three years from the date such record is created and shall be made available to the Department upon request.

1. VOC content (grams per liter and percent by weight) shall be determined according to the following calculations:

2. The following tests and procedures shall be used to determine the properties of adhesives, sealants, adhesive primers, sealant primers, cleanup solvents, and surface preparation solvents, and any component thereof for the purpose of compliance verification with 310 CMR 7.18(30):

3. If air pollution control equipment is used to meet the requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(30), the owner or operator shall make the following determinations:

1. The manufacturer of an adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer, or sealant primer subject to 310 CMR 7.18(30) shall display the following information on the product container or label:

1. The manufacturer of an adhesive, adhesive primer, sealant, or sealant primer subject to 310 CMR 7.18(30) shall determine compliance with the VOC content requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(30) in accordance with 310 CMR 7.18(30)(f).

2. Any person who uses or applies an adhesive, adhesive primer, sealant, or sealant primer subject to 310 CMR 7.18(30) shall determine compliance with the VOC content requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(30) according to the following:

3. Any person utilizing an air pollution control device shall, upon request of the Department, perform or have performed tests to demonstrate compliance with 310 CMR 7.18(30)(c)7.

4. Any person utilizing a spray gun system shall, upon request of the Department, perform or have performed tests to evaluate the spray gun cleaning system.

1. On or after March 9, 2020, any person who owns, leases, operates or controls a facility which emits, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of volatile organic compounds (VOC) per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12 month period from industrial cleaning solvents shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(31)(c), (d), and (f) through (h).

2. On or after March 9, 2018, any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls a facility which emits, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of VOC per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12 month period from industrial cleaning solvents shall comply with the work practices of 310 CMR 7.18(31)(e) for cleaning operations.

1. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(31)(d) do not apply to:

2. The work practice in 310 CMR 7.18(31)(e)5. does not apply to the cleaning of the nozzle tips of automated spray equipment systems.

3. The requirements of 310 CMR 7.18(31) do not apply to cleaning operations associated with aerospace manufacturing and rework operations, including operations subject to the requirements of 40 CFR part 63 subpart GG, National Emissions Standards for Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities.

1. a Toxics Use Reduction Plan or a Resource Conservation Plan completed for the facility in accordance with 310 CMR 50.40 through 310 CMR 50.48 is submitted as part of the emission control plan;

2. the Toxics Use Reduction Plan or Resource Conservation Plan was certified by a Toxics Use Reduction Planner certified under M.G.L. c. 21I, and 310 CMR 50.50 through 50.63;

3. the emission control plan proposes to reduce emissions or natural asset use, from the process or elsewhere in the facility, more than otherwise required pursuant to an applicable regulation or approval of the Department, through toxics use reduction techniques or resource conservation actions as defined in M.G.L. c. 21I; and

4. implementation of the emission control plan meets the emission limitations of 310 CMR 7.18(31)(d).

1. VOC Content Limitation. Use industrial cleaning solvents that have a VOC content no greater than the emission limitations listed in Table 310 CMR 7.18(31)(d)1. If an operation can be classified in more than one industrial cleaning solvent operation category in Table 310 CMR 7.18(31)(d)1., then the least stringent category limitation shall apply.

2. Vapor Pressure Limitation. Use industrial cleaning solvents that have a VOC composite partial pressure equal to or less than eight mm Hg at 20/C (68/F).

3. Add-on Air Pollution Capture and Control Equipment. Achieve an overall VOC control efficiency of at least 85% by weight using add-on air pollution capture and control equipment.

1. covering any container containing solvent or solvent-contaminated material;

2. storing any solvent-contaminated material (such as cleaning rags) or equipment (such as used applicators) in closed containers;

3. cleaning spray guns in an enclosed system or manually cleaning and flushing spray guns without atomizing the cleaning solvent;

4. collecting and storing used solvent in a closed container;

5. not atomizing any cleaning solvent unless the emissions are vented to add-on air pollution capture and control equipment that meets the requirement of 310 CMR 7.18(31)(d)3.;

6. conveying solvent in closed containers or pipes;

7. maintaining cleaning equipment and solvent containers, including repairing solvent leaks;

8. cleaning up any spills immediately; and

9. properly disposing of any solvent and solvent-contaminated waste.

In addition, any person who is directed to comply with 310 CMR 7.18(31)(e) by any other subsection of 310 CMR 7.18, shall utilize the work practices outlined in 310 CMR 7.18(31)(e) to minimize VOC emissions.

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(31)(a)1. who chooses to install add-on air pollution capture and control equipment to comply with 310 CMR 7.18(31)(d) shall submit an emission control plan in accordance with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(31)(a)1. who chooses to apply for an extension under 310 CMR 7.18(31)(c) shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

1. name, identification, quantity, formulation and density of industrial cleaning solvent(s) used;

2. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) issued under 310 CMR 7.18(20) or any order(s) issued to the person;

3. when complying through 310 CMR 7.18(31)(d)1., the associated category from Table 310 CMR 7.18(31)(d)1. and the VOC content of each industrial cleaning solvent, in pounds per gallon or grams per liter, as applied;

4. when complying through 310 CMR 7.18(31)(d)2., the VOC composite partial pressure of each industrial cleaning solvent used in the industrial cleaning operation; and 5. when complying through 310 CMR 7.18(31)(d)3., all records required by 310 CMR 7.18(2)(e) necessary to demonstrate the VOC control efficiency.

1. an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 parts per million volume (ppmv) as carbon is required to comply with the applicable limitation;

2. the inlet concentration and the required level of control results in an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 ppmv as carbon; or

3. the high efficiency of the control device alone results in an exhaust concentration of less than or equal to 50 ppmv as carbon.

1. On or after March 9, 2020, any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls a fiberglass boat manufacturing facility and related cleaning operations which emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of volatile organic compounds (VOC) per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12 month period shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(32)(b), (d), (e), (f), (g)3. and 4. and (h) through (j).

2. On or after March 9, 2018, any person who owns, leases, operates, or controls a fiberglass boat manufacturing facility and related cleaning operations which emit, before any application of add-on air pollution capture and control equipment, equal to or greater than 15 pounds of VOC per day or, in the alternative, equal to or greater than three tons of VOC per rolling 12 month period shall comply with the work practices of 310 CMR 7.18(32)(g)1. and 2. for manufacturing and cleaning operations.

3.310 CMR 7.18(32) does not apply to the following activities:

1. parts of boats, such as hatches, seats, or lockers; or

2. boat trailers.

FILLED RESIN means a resin to which fillers have been added to achieve certain physical properties, particularly for building fiberglass boat molds.

GEL COAT means a clear or pigmented polyester resin that, when mixed with a hardening catalyst, is applied so that it becomes the outer surface of the finished part or mold.

MONOMER means a VOC that partially combines with itself, or with other similar compounds, by a cross-linking reaction to become a part of the cured resin.

OPEN MOLDING means a family of techniques for composite fabrication which make use of single-cavity molds and require little or no external pressure.

PRODUCTION RESIN or gel coat means a resin or gel coat that is used to fabricate fiberglass boat hulls or decks.

ROLL-OUT means the process of using rollers, squeegees, or similar tools to compact reinforcing materials saturated with resin to remove trapped air or excess resin.

SKIN COAT means the first layer of resin applied to the gel coat.

TOOLING RESIN or TOOLING GEL COAT means a resin or gel coat used to build molds and which is normally harder, more heat-resistant, and more dimensionally stable than production materials.

VACUUM BAGGING means any molding technique in which the reinforcing fabric is saturated with resin and then covered with a flexible sheet that is sealed to the edge of the mold and where a vacuum is applied under the sheet to compress the laminate, remove excess resin, or remove trapped air from the laminate during curing. Vacuum bagging does not include processes that meet the definition of closed molding.

VINYLESTER RESIN means a thermosetting resin containing esters of acrylic or methacrylic acids and having double-bond and ester linkage sites only at the ends of the resin molecules.

1. production resins, including skin coat resins, applied with non-atomizing resin application equipment, that must meet specifications under 46 CFR chapter I subchapter Q (Equipment, Construction and Materials: Specifications and Approval) or 46 CFR chapter I subchapter T (Small Passenger Vessels (Under 100 Gross Tons));

2. production and tooling resins, and pigmented, clear, and tooling gel coats used for part or mold repair and touch-up not exceeding one percent by weight of all resins and gel coats used at a fiberglass boat manufacturing facility during any consecutive 12-month period; or

3. 100% vinylester skin coat resins, applied with non-atomizing resin application equipment, that do not exceed five percent by weight of all resins and gel coats used at a fiberglass boat manufacturing facility during any consecutive 12-month period.

1. a Toxics Use Reduction Plan or a Resource Conservation Plan completed for the facility in accordance with 310 CMR 50.40 through 50.48 is submitted as part of the emission control plan;

2. the Toxics Use Reduction Plan or Resource Conservation Plan was certified by a Toxics Use Reduction Planner certified under M.G.L. c. 21I and 310 CMR 50.50 through 50.63;

3. the emission control plan proposes to reduce emissions or natural asset use, from the process or elsewhere in the facility, more than otherwise required pursuant to an applicable regulation or approval of the Department, through toxics use reduction techniques or resource conservation actions as defined in M.G.L. c. 21I; and

4. implementation of the emission control plan meets the emission limitations of 310 CMR 7.18(32)(e).

1. Monomer VOC Content Limitations. Use only materials having a VOC content no greater than the limitations in Table 310 CMR 7.18(32)(e)1.

2. Weighted-Average Monomer VOC Content. Emit no more, in a consecutive 12-month period, than the applicable monomer VOC content limitation for a specific category and application method in Table 310 CMR 7.18(32)(e)1. determined using Equation 1:

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where:

Mi = the mass of open molding resin or gel coat i used in an operation in the past consecutive 12-month period, in megagrams;

VOCi = monomer VOC content, by weight percent, of open molding resin or gel coat i used in an operation in the past consecutive 12-month period; and

n = the number of different open molding resins or gel coats used in an operation in the past consecutive 12-month period.

3. Material Emissions Average. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(32) may calculate the weighted-average emission rate that is equivalent to the use of compliant resin and gel coat materials contained in Table 310 CMR 7.18(32)(e)1. For a particular consecutive 12-month period, the actual monomer VOC emissions calculated in Equation 3 shall not exceed the allowable monomer VOC emissions calculated in Equation 2. The allowable monomer VOC emission limitation and the actual monomer VOC emissions shall be recalculated monthly using the current month's and previous 11 months' actual monomer usage. For each consecutive 12-month period:

4. Add-on Air Pollution Capture and Control Equipment. Use add-on air pollution capture and control equipment to emit no more than a numerical monomer VOC emission limitation that is determined for each facility in accordance with Equation 2, based on the mix of application methods and materials used at that facility, except that instead of using the mass of each material used over the past consecutive 12-month period, the facility shall use the mass of each material used during the air pollution control device performance test.

5. Filled Resin Emission Rate. In addition to complying with 310 CMR 7.18(32)(e)1., 2., 3. or 4., the following shall be used in calculating the emission rate for the filled resins used at the facility:

6. Non-monomer VOC Content.

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(32) shall comply with the work practices of 310 CMR 7.18(31)(e).

2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(32) using resin and gel coat mixing containers with a capacity equal to or greater than 208 liters, equivalent to 55 gallons, including those used for on-site mixing of putties and polyputties, shall have a cover with no visible gaps in place at all times, except when material is being manually added to or removed from a container, or when mixing or pumping equipment is being placed in or removed from a container.

3. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(32) shall only use VOC cleaning solvents for routine application equipment cleaning that either:

4. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(32) shall only use non-VOC solvents to remove cured resin and gel coat from application equipment.

1. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(32)(a)1. who chooses to install add-on air pollution capture and control equipment to comply with 310 CMR 7.18(32)(e) shall submit an emission control plan in accordance with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

2. Any person subject to 310 CMR 7.18(32)(a)1. who chooses to apply for an extension under 310 CMR 7.18(32)(d) shall comply with 310 CMR 7.18(20).

1. identity, quantity, formulation and density of resins and gel coat(s) used;

2. identity, quantity, formulation and density of any diluent(s) and clean-up solvent(s) used;

3. solids content of any gel coat(s) or resins used;

4. actual operational and emissions characteristics of the operation and any appurtenant emissions capture and control equipment;

5. quantity of product processed, if necessary to determine emissions; and

6. any other requirements specified by the Department in any approval(s) issued under 310 CMR 7.18(20) or any order(s) issued to the person.

1. Testing to determine the monomer VOC content of resin and gel coat materials shall be conducted in accordance with SCAQMD Method 312-91, Determination of Percent Monomer in Polyester Resins, revised April 1996.

2. Testing to determine the non-monomer VOC content of resin and gel coat materials shall be conducted in accordance with EPA Method 24 as described in CFR Title 40 Part 60, or by other methods approved by the Department and EPA.

3. If acceptable to the Department and EPA, manufacturer's formulation data may be used to demonstrate compliance with monomer and non-monomer VOC content limitations. In the case of a dispute, the VOC content determined using SCAQMD Method 312-91 and EPA Method 24 shall prevail, unless a person is able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department and EPA that the manufacturer's formulation data are correct.

4. EPA Method 25A shall be used when: