Section 111.139 - Exemptions(a) Interior abrasive blasting of water storage tanks is exempt from § 111.133 of this title (relating to Testing Requirements); § 111.135 of this title (relating to Control Requirements for Surfaces with Coatings Containing Lead); and § 111.137 of this title (relating to Control Requirements for Surfaces with Coatings Containing Less Than 1.0% Lead), if no visible emissions to the atmosphere result from such cleaning.(b) Any abrasive blasting process which propels abrasives at a rate of less than 500 pounds per day is exempt from § 111.133 of this title (relating to Testing Requirements); § 111.135 of this title (relating to Control Requirements for Surfaces with Coatings Containing Lead); and § 111.137 of this title (relating to Control Requirements for Surfaces with Coatings Containing Less Than 1.0% Lead).(c) Any alternate control method approved in advance by the executive director or a designated representative of TACB may be exempted from § 111.135 of this title (relating to Control Requirements for Surfaces with Coatings Containing Lead) and § 111.137 of this title (relating to Control Requirements for Surfaces with Coatings Containing Less Than 1.0% Lead). An exemption may be revoked by TACB at any time if the blasting project is causing nuisance conditions or a violation of any air quality standard.30 Tex. Admin. Code § 111.139
The provisions of this §111.139 adopted to be effective November 1, 1991, 16 TexReg 5833.