06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 123, § 4

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 096-123-4 - Work practices

By January 1, 2011, each owner or operator of a paper, film or foil coating line subject to this regulation shall use the following work practices.

A. New and used coating or cleaning solvent containing greater than 2.9 lbs VOC/gallon, including a coating mixed on the premises, shall be stored in a nonabsorbent, non-leaking container. Such container shall be kept closed at all times except when the container is being filled, emptied or is otherwise actively in use;

B. Spills and leaks of VOC-containing coating or cleaning solvent shall be minimized. Any leaked or spilled VOC-containing coating or cleaning solvent shall be immediately absorbed and removed or disposed of in accordance with an approved air emission license;

C. Absorbent applicators, such as cloth and paper, which are moistened with coating or cleaning solvent containing greater than 2.9 lbs VOC/gallon, shall be stored in a closed, nonabsorbent, non-leaking container for disposal or recycling;

D. Coating or cleaning solvent containing greater than 2.9 lbs VOC/gallon shall be conveyed from one location to another in a closed container or pipe; and

E. Cleaning shall be performed to minimize associated VOC emissions.

06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 123, § 4