Mich. Admin. Code R. 336.1614

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024
Section R. 336.1614 - Existing conveyorized vapor degreasers

Rule 614.

(1) After June 30, 1980, it is unlawful for a person to operate an existing conveyorized vapor degreaser unless all of the provisions in this rule are met or unless an equivalent control method is approved by the department.
(2) It is unlawful for a person to operate an existing conveyorized vapor degreaser unless all of the following conditions are met:
(a) A procedure is developed to minimize organic solvent carryout by doing both of the following:
(i) Racking parts for best drainage.
(ii) Maintaining the vertical conveyor speed at less than 11 feet per minute.
(b) Organic solvent leaks are repaired immediately.
(c) The degreaser is operated in a manner such that no water is visibly detectable in solvent exiting the water separator.
(d) Exhaust ventilation does not exceed 65 cubic feet per minute per square foot of degreaser open area, unless necessary to meet OSHA requirements.
(e) Waste organic solvent is stored only in closed containers, unless demonstrated to be a safety hazard and disposed of in a manner such that not more than 20% by weight is allowed to evaporate into the atmosphere.
(3) A person responsible for the provisions of this rule shall develop written procedures for the operation of all such provisions, and such procedures shall be posted in an accessible, conspicuous location near the vapor degreaser.
(4) The provisions of this rule do not apply to an existing conveyorized vapor degreaser that is subject to the provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart T "National Emission Standards for Halogenated Solvent Cleaning", adopted by reference in R 336.1902.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 336.1614

1980 AACS; 1997 AACS; 2017 MR 6, Eff. 4/5/2017