No. 41830 (Amendment): Rule R307-355. Control of Emissions from Aerospace Manufacture and Rework Facilities

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 41830
Filed: 06/14/2017 05:15:07 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The amendments to this rule strengthen the area source coating rules. These amendments will help further reduce Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions and will be part of the upcoming Serious PM2.5 State Implementation Plan (SIP).

Summary of the rule or change:

The rule applicability is being changed to 55 gallons or greater of VOC containing materials per year. The rule exemption for the maximum amount of small quantity coating formulations has been reduced from 200 gallons per year to 20 gallons per year. A new exemption has been added for small quantity use for adhesives with an annual limit of 10 gallons or less. The add-on control capture and control efficiency minimum has been increased from 81% to 90%. All of the specialty coatings have been defined in the text instead of incorporated by reference.

Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Section 19-2-104

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There will be no impact on the state budget because the state is not a source of the relevant aerospace-related emissions.

local governments:

There will be no fiscal impact on local governments because local governments are not a source of the relevant aerospace-related emissions.

small businesses:

There will not be a fiscal impact on small businesses because the Division of Air Quality (DAQ) could not identify a single small business that meets the applicability threshold of the rule.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

Persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities will not be impacted by this rule because the rule applicability threshold is set at a level that excludes hobbyists and other people that are not businesses or governments.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The compliance cost for people who are affected by the rule will be about $3,672 per ton of VOC removed from the air.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

I. WHETHER A FISCAL IMPACT TO BUSINESS IS EXPECTED AS A RESULT OF THE PROPOSED RULE AND, IF SO, A DESCRIPTION OF WHY: The proposed rule may result in a fiscal impact to some businesses because the rule amendment changes the applicability threshold. The threshold is being changed from the "potential to emit 10 tons or more of VOC" emissions to the use of "a combined 55 gallons or more" of product. This new threshold is meant to ensure that all businesses that use aerospace coatings are regulated by Rule R307-355. Businesses that already have the potential to emit 2.7 tons or more of VOC are not impacted by the rule amendment. Therefore, the businesses most likely impacted by this amendment are businesses that did not previously meet the applicability threshold of the rule. II. AN ESTIMATE OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS IN UTAH EXPECTED TO BE IMPACTED: The Division estimates that there are four total businesses and zero small businesses that will be impacted by this rule amendment. III. AN ESTIMATE OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS IN UTAH EXPECTED TO BE IMPACTED: There are zero small businesses that will be impacted by this rule amendment. IV. A DESCRIPTION OF THE SOURCES OF COST OR SAVINGS AS WELL AS THE EXPECTED NET SAVINGS OR COST TO BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS AND SMALL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS AS A RESULT OF THE PROPOSED RULE OVER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD, IDENTIFYING ONE-TIME AND ONGOING COSTS: The rule amendment potentially impacts businesses that apply between 55 and approximately 6,250 gallons of regulated product annually. After speaking with industry experts, DAQ has determined that the source of the cost is an average $5 per gallon difference between compliant and non-compliant products. This means that businesses impacted by the rule will spend between $275 and $31,250 annually to comply with the rule. Based on the four businesses identified by DAQ, the aggregate annual fiscal impact of the rule amendment on all businesses in Utah will range between and $1,100 and $125,000, depending on the quantity of regulated product used. These figures represent the continuing annual costs to businesses. There are no one-time costs associated with the rule amendment. V. DEPARTMENT HEAD?S COMMENTS ON THE ANALYSIS: The above analysis represents DAQ's best estimate as to the fiscal impact this rule amendment will have on businesses. If a company uses a greater quantity of product, then the rule amendment will cause a more significant fiscal impact. The EPA has estimated the total cost of this type of regulation to be $3,672 per ton of VOC emissions removed from the atmosphere. The EPA considers this cost to be reasonable in the context of implementing Best Available Control Measures (BACM), as required by the Clean Air Act for Serious nonattainment areas.

Alan Matheson, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Environmental Quality
Air QualityRoom Fourth Floor
195 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3085

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Ryan Stephens at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4419, by FAX at 801-536-0085, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

08/15/2017

Interested persons may attend a public hearing regarding this rule:

• 07/27/2017 01:00 PM, DEQ Bldg, 195 N 1950 W, DEQ Board Room, Salt Lake City, UT

This rule may become effective on:

08/22/2017

Authorized by:

Bryce Bird, Director

RULE TEXT

R307. Environmental Quality, Air Quality.

R307-355. [ Control of Emissions from ]Aerospace Manufacture and Rework Facilities.

R307-355-1. Purpose.

The purpose of R307-355 is to limit the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from aerospace coatings and adhesives, from organic solvent cleaning, and from the storage and disposal of solvents and waste solvent materials associated with the use of aerospace coatings and adhesives.

 

R307-355-2. Applicability.

R307-355 applies to all aerospace manufacture and rework facilities that [have the potential to emit 10 tons or more per year of VOCs and that ]are located in Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, Tooele [and]or Weber counties[.] and use a combined 55 gallons or more of coating products and associated solvents and adhesives per year.

 

R307-355-3. Exemptions.

(1) R307-355 does not apply to the following:

(a) [Where c]Cleaning and coating [takes place]activities in research and development, quality control[,] and laboratory testing[and electronic parts and assemblies, except for cleaning and coating of completed assemblies];

(b) [To m]Manufacturing or rework operations involving space vehicles;[and]

(c) [To r]Rework operations performed on antique aerospace vehicles or components[.];

(d) Touchup and repair operations;

(e) Hand-held spray can application;

(f) Department of Defense classified coatings;

(g) Coatings or aerosols with separate formulations that are used in volumes of less than one 1 gallon on any day or 20 gallons in any calendar year;

(h) Adhesives with separate formulations that are used in volumes of less than 0.5 gallons on any day or 10 gallons in any calendar year;

(i) Airbrush application methods for stenciling, lettering, and other identification markings; and

(j) Any situation that normally requires the use of an airbrush or an extension on the spray gun to properly reach limited access spaces.

 

R307-355-4. Definitions.

The following additional definitions apply to R307-355:

"Ablative coating" means a coating, applied to both new and rework aerospace components, which chars and becomes intumescent when exposed to open flame, such as would occur during the failure of an engine casing. The purpose of the coating is to act as an isolative barrier and protect adjacent metal parts from an open flame.

"Adhesion promoter" means a very thin coating applied to a substrate to promote wetting and form a chemical bond with the subsequently applied material.

"Adhesive bonding primer" means a primer applied in a thin film to aerospace components for the purpose of corrosion inhibition and increased adhesive bond strength by attachment. There are two categories of adhesive bonding primers: primers with a design cure at 250 degrees Fahrenheit or below and primers with a design cure above 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

"Aerospace manufacture["] and ["]rework facility" means any installation that produces, reworks, or repairs in any amount any commercial, civil, or military aerospace vehicle or component.

"Antique aerospace vehicle or component" means an aircraft or component thereof that was built [at least 30 years ago]prior to 1970 and would not routinely be in commercial or military service in the capacity for which it was designed.

"Bearing coating" means a coating applied to an antifriction bearing, a bearing housing, or the area adjacent to such a bearing in order to facilitate bearing function or to protect base material from excessive wear. A material shall not be classified as a bearing coating if it can also be classified as a dry lubricative material or a solid film lubricant.

"Caulking and smoothing compounds" means semi-solid materials which are applied by hand application methods and are used to aerodynamically smooth exterior vehicle surfaces or fill cavities such as bolt hole accesses. A material shall not be classified as a caulking and smoothing compound if it can also be classified as a sealant.

"Chemical agent-resistant coating" means an exterior topcoat designed to withstand exposure to chemical warfare agents or the decontaminants used on these agents.

"Chemical milling maskants" means a coating that is applied directly to aluminum components to protect surface areas when chemical milling the component with a Type I or Type II etchant. Type I chemical milling maskants are used with a Type I etchant and Type II chemical milling maskants are used with a Type II etchant.

["Exempt solvents" means organic chemicals that are not defined as VOC.

"General aviation rework facility" means any aerospace installation with the majority of its revenues resulting from the reconstruction, repair, maintenance, repainting, conversion, or alteration of general aviation aerospace vehicles or components.

"Low vapor pressure hydrocarbon-based cleaning solvent" means a cleaning solvent that is composed of a mixture of photochemically reactive hydrocarbons and oxygenated hydrocarbons and has a maximum vapor pressure of 7 mm Hg at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. These cleaners must not contain hazardous air pollutants.

"Space vehicle" means a man-made device, either manned or unmanned, designed for operation beyond earth's atmosphere. This definition includes integral equipment such as models, mock-ups, prototypes, mold, jigs, tooling, hardware jackets and test coupons. Also included, auxiliary equipment associated with test, transport and storage that through contamination can compromise the space vehicle performance.]

"Clear coating" means a transparent coating usually applied over a colored opaque coating, metallic substrate, or placard to give improved gloss and protection to the color coat. In some cases, a clear coat refers to any transparent coating without regard to substrate.

"Commercial exterior aerodynamic structure primer" means a primer used on aerodynamic components and structures that protrude from the fuselage, such as wings and attached components, control surfaces, horizontal stabilizers, vertical fins, wing-to-body fairings, antennae, and landing gear and doors, for the purpose of extended corrosion protection and enhanced adhesion.

"Compatible substrate primer" means either compatible epoxy primer or adhesive primer. Compatible epoxy primer is primer that is compatible with the filled elastomeric coating and is epoxy based. The compatible substrate primer is an epoxypolyamide primer used to promote adhesion of elastomeric coatings such as impact-resistant coatings. Adhesive primer is a coating that:

(1) inhibits corrosion and serves as a primer applied to bare metal surfaces or prior to adhesive application, or

(2) is applied to surfaces that can be expected to contain fuel. Fuel tank coatings are excluded from this category.

"Corrosion prevention" means a coating that provides corrosion protection by displacing water and penetrating mating surfaces, forming a protective barrier between the metal surface and moisture. Coatings containing oils or waxes are excluded from this category.

"Cryoprotective coating" means a coating that insulates cryogenic or subcooled surfaces to limit propellant boil-off, maintain structural integrity of metallic structures during ascent or re-entry, and prevent ice formation.

"Electric or radiation-effect coating" means a coating or coating system engineered to interact, through absorption or reflection, with specific regions of the electromagnetic energy spectrum, such as the ultraviolet, visible, infrared, or microwave regions. Uses include, but are not limited to, lightning strike protection, electromagnetic pulse (EMP) protection, and radar avoidance. Coatings that have been designated as "classified" by the Department of Defense are exempt.

"Electrostatic discharge and electromagnetic interference

(EMI) coating" means a coating applied to space vehicles, missiles, aircraft radomes, and helicopter blades to disperse static energy or reduce electromagnetic interference.

"Elevated-temperature Skydrol-resistant commercial primer" means a primer applied primarily to commercial aircraft (or commercial aircraft adapted for military use) that must withstand immersion in phosphate-ester (PE) hydraulic fluid (Skydrol 500b A-9 or equivalent) at the elevated temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit for 1,000 hours.

"Epoxy polyamide topcoat" means a coating used where harder films are required or in some areas where engraving is accomplished in camouflage colors.

"Fire-resistant (interior) coating" means for civilian aircraft, fire-resistant interior coatings are used on passenger cabin interior parts that are subject to the FAA fireworthiness requirements. For military aircraft, fire-resistant interior coatings are used on parts that are subject to the flammability requirements of MIL-STD-1630A and MIL-A-87721. For space applications, these coatings are used on parts that are subject to the flammability requirements of SE-R-0006 and SSP 30233.

"Flexible primer" means a primer that meets flexibility requirements such as those needed for adhesive bond primed fastener heads or on surfaces expected to contain fuel. The flexible coating is required because it provides a compatible, flexible substrate over bonded sheet rubber and rubber-type coatings as well as a flexible bridge between the fasteners, skin, and skin-to-skin joints on outer aircraft skins. This flexible bridge allows more topcoat flexibility around fasteners and decreases the chance of the topcoat cracking around the fasteners. The result is better corrosion resistance.

"Flight test coating" means a coating applied to aircraft other than missiles or single-use aircraft prior to flight testing to protect the aircraft from corrosion and to provide required marking during flight test evaluation.

"Fuel tank coating" means a coating applied to fuel tank components for the purpose of corrosion and/or bacterial growth inhibition and to assure sealant adhesion in extreme environmental conditions.

"High-temperature coating" means a coating designed to withstand temperatures of more than 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

"Insulation covering" means material that is applied to foam insulation to protect the insulation from mechanical or environmental damage.

"Intermediate release coating" means a thin coating applied beneath topcoats to assist in removing the topcoat in depainting operations and generally to allow the use of less hazardous depainting methods.

"Lacquer" means a clear or pigmented coating formulated with anitrocellulose or synthetic resin to dry by evaporation without a chemical reaction. Lacquers are resoluble in their original solvent.

"Low vapor pressure hydrocarbon-based cleaning solvent" means a cleaning solvent that is composed of a mixture of photochemically reactive hydrocarbons and oxygenated hydrocarbons and has a maximum vapor pressure of 7 mm Hg at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. These cleaners must not contain hazardous air pollutants.

"Maskants" means a coating that is applied directly to aluminum components to protect surface areas when chemical milling the component with a Type I or Type II etchant. Type I chemical milling maskants are used with a Type I etchant and Type II chemical milling maskants are used with a Type II etchant.

"Metalized epoxy coating" means a coating that contains relatively large quantities of metallic pigmentation for appearance and/or added protection.

"Mold release" means a coating applied to a mold surface to prevent the molded piece from sticking to the mold as it is removed.

"Optical anti-reflection coating" means a coating with a low reflectance in the infrared and visible wavelength ranges that is used for antireflection on or near optical and laser hardware.

"Part marking coating" means coatings or inks used to make identifying markings on materials, components, and/or assemblies.

These markings may be either permanent or temporary.

"Pretreatment coating" means an organic coating that contains at least 0.5 percent acids by weight and is applied directly to A-12 metal or composite surfaces to provide surface etching, corrosion resistance, adhesion, and ease of stripping.

"Rain erosion resistant coating" means a coating applied primarily to radomes, canopies, and leading edges of aircraft to provide protection from erosion due to rain, dust, and other airborne particles.

"Rocket motor nozzle coating" means a catalyzed epoxy coating system used in elevated temperature applications on rocket motor nozzles.

"Scale inhibitor" means a coating that is applied to the surface of a part prior to thermal processing to inhibit the formation of scale.

"Screen print ink" means an ink used in screen printing processes during fabrication of decorative laminates and decals.

"Sealant" means a material used to prevent the intrusion of water, fuel, air, or other liquids or solids from certain areas of aerospace vehicles or components. There are two categories of sealants: extrudable/rollable/brushable sealants and sprayable sealants.

"Silicone insulation material" means an insulating material applied to exterior metal surfaces for protection from high temperatures caused by atmospheric friction or engine exhaust.

These materials differ from ablative coatings in that they are not "sacrificial."

"Solid film lubricant" means a dry lubricant coating used to reduce friction between faying metal surfaces. The coating consists of an organic binder system containing one or more of the following substances: molybdenum disulfide, graphite, polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon PTFE), other types of Teflon, lauric acid, cetyl alcohol, or waxes.

"Space vehicle" means a man-made device, either manned or unmanned, designed for operation beyond earth's atmosphere. This definition includes integral equipment such as models, mock-ups, prototypes, mold, jigs, tooling, hardware jackets and test coupons. Also included, auxiliary equipment associated with test, transport and storage that through contamination can compromise the space vehicle performance.

"Specialized function coating" means a coating that fulfills extremely specific engineering requirements that are limited in application and are characterized by low volume usage. This category excludes coatings covered in other Specialty Coating categories.

"Specialty coating" means a coating that, even though it meets the definition of a primer, topcoat, or self-priming topcoat, has additional performance criteria beyond those of primers, topcoats, and self-priming topcoats for specific applications.

(1) These performance criteria may include, but are not limited to, temperature or fire resistance, substrate compatibility, antireflection, temporary protection or marking, sealing, adhesively joining substrates, or enhanced corrosion protection.

[(2) Individual specialty coatings are defined in Appendix A of 40 CFR 63 subpart GG, which is incorporated by reference.]

"Temporary protective coating" means a coating applied to provide scratch or corrosion protection during manufacturing, storage, or transportation. Two types include peelable protective coatings and alkaline removable coatings. These materials are not intended to protect against strong acid or alkaline solutions. Coatings that provide this type of protection from chemical processing are not included in this category.

"Thermal control coating" means a coating formulated with specific thermal conductive or radiative properties to permit temperature control of the substrate.

"Topcoat" means a coating that is applied over a primer or component for appearance, identification, camouflage, or protection. Topcoats that are defined as specialty coatings are not included under this definition.

"Wet fastener installation coating" means a primer or sealer applied by dipping, brushing, or daubing to fasteners that are installed before the coating is cured.

"Wing coating" means a corrosion-resistant topcoat that is resilient enough to withstand the flexing of the wings.

 

R307-355-5. VOC Content Limits.

[(1) ]The owner or operator shall not apply coatings to aerospace vehicles or components with a VOC content [in excess as follows:]greater than the amounts specified in Table 1 unless the owner or operator uses an add-on control device as specified in R307-355-9.

[(a) 2.9 pounds per gallon of coating, excluding water and exempt solvents, delivered to a coating applicator that applies primers. For general aviation rework facilities, the VOC limitation shall be 4.5 pounds per gallon of coating, excluding water and exempt solvents, delivered to a coating applicator that applies primers;

(b) 3.5 pounds per gallon of coating, excluding water and exempt solvents, delivered to a coating applicator that applies topcoats (including self-priming topcoats). For general aviation rework facilities, the VOC limit shall be 4.5 pounds per gallon of coating, excluding water and exempt solvents, delivered to a coating applicator that applies topcoats (including self-priming topcoats);

(c) 5.2 pounds per gallon of coating, excluding water and exempt solvents, delivered to a coating applicator that applies Type I chemical milling maskant;

(d) 1.3 pounds per gallon of coating, excluding water and exempt solvents, delivered to a coating applicator that applies Type II chemical milling maskants; and

(e) Emissions of VOCs from specialty coatings in excess of the amounts specified in EPA-453/R-97-004, December 1997, page B-2, hereby incorporated by reference.

(2) The owner or operator may alternatively comply with R307-355-5(1)(a) through (d) by using an add-on control device as specified in R307-355-9.

(3) The following coating applications are exempt from the VOC content limits in R307-355-5(1);

(a) Touchup and repair operations.

(b) Use of hand-held spray can application method.

(c) Department of Defense classified coatings.

(d) Coatings of space vehicles.

(e) Facilities that use separate formulations in volumes of less than 50 gallons per year subject to a maximum exemption of 200 gallons total for such formulations applied annually.]

Table 1
(Values in grams of VOC per liter of material,
minus water and exempt solvents 
(compounds not classified as VOC
as defined in R307-101-2), as applied)

   
   Coating type                           VOC Content Limit (g/l)   
   
Ablative Coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600   
Adhesion Promoter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 890   
Adhesive Bonding Primers:   
Cured at 250 deg°F or below  . . . . . . . . . 850   
Cured above 250 deg°F . . . . . . . . . . . . 1030   
Adhesives:   
Commercial Interior Adhesive . . . . . . . . . 760   
Cyanoacrylate Adhesive . . . . . . . . . . . 1,020   
Fuel Tank Adhesive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 620   
Nonstructural Adhesive . . . . . . . . . . . . 360   
Rocket Motor Bonding Adhesive  . . . . . . . . 890   
Rubber-based Adhesive  . . . . . . . . . . . . 850   
Structural Autoclavable Adhesive  . . . . . . . 60   
Structural Nonautoclavable Adhesive  . . . . . 850   
Antichafe Coating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660   
Bearing Coating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 620   
Caulking and Smoothing Compounds . . . . . . . 850   
Chemical Agent-Resistant Coating . . . . . . . 550   
Clear Coating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 720   
Commercial Exterior Aerodynamic    
   Structure Primer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650   
Compatible Substrate Primer  . . . . . . . . . 780   
Corrosion Prevention Compound  . . . . . . . . 710   
Cryogenic Flexible Primer  . . . . . . . . . . 645   
Dry Lubricative Material . . . . . . . . . . . 880   
Cryoprotective Coating . . . . . . . . . . . . 600   
Electric or Radiation-Effect Coating . . . . . 800   
Electrostatic Discharge and Electromagnetic   
Interference (EMI) Coating . . . . . . . . . . 800   
Elevated-Temperature Skydrol-Resistant   
Commercial Primer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740   
Epoxy Polyamide Topcoat  . . . . . . . . . . . 660   
Fire-Resistant (interior) Coating  . . . . . . 800   
Flexible Primer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640   
Flight-Test Coatings:   
Missile or Single Use Aircraft . . . . . . . . 420   
All Other  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 840   
Fuel-Tank Coating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 720   
High-Temperature Coating . . . . . . . . . . . 850   
Insulation Covering  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740   
Intermediate Release Coating . . . . . . . . . 750   
Lacquer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 830   
Maskants:   
Bonding Maskant  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,230   
Critical Use and Line Sealer Maskant . . . . 1,020   
Seal Coat Maskant  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,230   
Metalized Epoxy Coating  . . . . . . . . . . . 740   
Mold Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780   
Optical Anti-Reflective Coating  . . . . . . . 750   
Part Marking Coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850   
Pretreatment Coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780   
Primer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350   
Rain Erosion Resistant Coating . . . . . . . . 850   
Rocket Motor Nozzle Coating  . . . . . . . . . 660   
Scale Inhibitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 880   
Screen Print Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 840   
Sealants:   
Extrudable/Rollable/Brushable Sealant  . . . . 280   
Sprayable Sealant  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600   
Silicone Insulation Material . . . . . . . . . 850   
Solid Film Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 880   
Specialized Function Coating . . . . . . . . . 890   
Temporary Protective Coating . . . . . . . . . 320   
Thermal Control Coating  . . . . . . . . . . . 800   
Topcoat  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420   
Type I chemical milling maskant  . . . . . . . 622   
Type II chemical milling maskants  . . . . . . 160   
Wet Fastener Installation Coating  . . . . . . 675   
Wing Coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850

 

R307-355-6. Application Method.

(1) No owner or operator shall apply any [primer or topcoat]coating to aerospace vehicles or components unless [the primer and topcoat is applied with equipment operated according to the equipment manufacturer specifications or by the use of one of the following methods:]one of the following application methods is used:

(a) Electrostatic application;

(b) Flow/curtain coat;

(c) Dip/electrodeposition coat;

(d) Roll coat;

(e) Brush coating;

(f) cotton-tipped swab application;

(g) High-Volume, Low-Pressure (HVLP) Spray;

(h) Hand Application Methods; or

(i) Other coating application methods that achieve emission reductions equivalent to HVLP or electrostatic spray application methods, as determined according to the requirements in 40 CFR 63.750(i).

[(2) The following conditions are exempt from R307-355-6(1):

(a) Any situation that normally requires the use of an airbrush or an extension on the spray gun to properly reach limited access spaces.

(b) The application of coatings that contain fillers that adversely affect atomization with HVLP spray guns and that cannot be applied by any of the application methods specified in R307-355-6.

(c) The application of coatings that normally have dried film thickness of less than 0.0013 centimeters (0.0005 inches) and that cannot be applied by any of the application methods specified in R307-355-6.

(d) The use of airbrush application methods for stenciling, lettering, and other identification markings.

(e) The use of hand-held spray can application methods.

(f) Touch-up and repair operations.

(g) Application of specialty coatings.]

 

R307-355-7. Work Practices[ and Recordkeeping].

(1) Control techniques and work practices shall be implemented at all times to reduce VOC emissions from coating and solvent cleaning operations on aerospace vehicles or components. Control techniques and work practices shall include, but are not limited to:

(a) Storing all VOC-containing coatings, adhesives, thinners, and coating-related waste materials in closed containers;

(b) Ensuring that mixing and storage containers used for VOC-containing coatings, adhesives, thinners, and coating-related waste material are kept closed at all times except when depositing or removing these materials;

(c) Minimizing spills of VOC-containing coatings, adhesives, thinners, and coating-related waste materials; and

(d) Conveying VOC-containing coatings, adhesives, thinners, and coating-related waste materials from one location to another in closed container or pipes.

[(2) All sources subject to R307-355 shall maintain records demonstrating compliance with R307-355-5, R307-355-6 and R307-355-8.

(a) Records shall include, but not be limited to, inventory and product data sheets of all coatings and solvents subject to R307-355.

(b) These records shall be available to the Director upon request.]

 

R307-355-8. Solvent Cleaning.

(1) Hand-wipe cleaning. Cleaning solvents (excluding water and exempt solvents[exempt from the definition of volatile organic compounds found in R307-101-2]) used in hand-wipe cleaning operations on aerospace vehicles or components shall meet one of the following requirements:

(a) Have a VOC composite vapor pressure less than or equal to 45 mm Hg at 68 degrees Fahrenheit;

(b) Have an aqueous cleaning solvent in which water is at least 80% of the solvent as applied; or

(c) Have a low vapor pressure hydrocarbon-based cleaning solvent.

(2) The following exemptions apply:

(a) Cleaning during the manufacture, assembly, installation, maintenance, or testing of components of breathing oxygen systems that are exposed to the breathing oxygen.

(b) Cleaning during the manufacture, assembly, installation, maintenance, or testing of parts, subassemblies, or assemblies that are exposed to strong oxidizers or reducers (e.g., nitrogen tetroxide, liquid oxygen, hydrazine).

(c) Cleaning and surface activation prior to adhesive bonding.

(d) Cleaning of electronics parts and assemblies containing electronics parts.

(e) Cleaning of aircraft and ground support equipment fluid systems that are exposed to the fluid, including air-to-air heat exchangers and hydraulic fluid systems.

(f) Cleaning of fuel cells, fuel tanks, and confined spaces.

(g) Surface cleaning of solar cells, coated optics, and thermal control surfaces.

(h) Cleaning during fabrication, assembly, installation, and maintenance of upholstery, curtains, carpet, and other textile materials used on the interior of the aircraft.

(i) Cleaning of metallic and nonmetallic materials used in honeycomb cores during the manufacture or maintenance of these cores, and cleaning of the completed cores used in the manufacture of aerospace vehicles or components.

(j) Cleaning of aircraft transparencies, polycarbonate, or glass substrates.

(k) Cleaning and solvent usage associated with research and development, quality control, or laboratory testing.

(l) Cleaning operations, using nonflammable liquids, conducted within five feet of energized electrical systems.

(3) Flush cleaning. Cleaning solvents used in flush cleaning of aerospace vehicle or component parts, assemblies and coating unit components must be emptied into an enclosed container or collection system that is kept closed when not in use.

(4) Spray gun cleaning. All spray guns used to apply coatings to aerospace vehicle or component shall be cleaned by one or more of the following methods:

(a) Enclosed system that is closed at all times except when inserting or removing the spray gun. If leaks in the system are found, repairs shall be made as soon as practicable, but no later than 15 days after the leak was found. If the leak is not repaired by the 15th day, the cleaning solvent shall be removed and the enclosed cleaner shall be shut down until the leak is repaired or its use is permanently discontinued.

(b) Nonatomized cleaning.

(i) Spray guns shall be cleaned by placing cleaning solvent in the pressure pot and forcing it through the gun with the atomizing cap in place.

[(ii) No atomizing air is to be used.]

(ii[i]) The cleaning solvent from the spray gun shall be directed into a vat, drum, or other waste container that is closed when not in use.

(c) Disassembled spray gun cleaning.

(i) Spray guns shall be cleaned by disassembling and cleaning the components by hand in a vat, which shall remain closed at all times except when in use.

(ii) Spray gun components shall be soaked in a vat, which shall remain closed during the soaking period and when not inserting or removing components.

(d) Atomizing spray into a waste container that is fitted with a device designed to capture atomized solvent emissions.

(e) Cleaning of the nozzle tips of automated spray equipment systems, except for robotic systems that can be programmed to spray into a closed container, shall be exempt from these requirements.

 

R307-355-9. Add-On Controls Systems Operations.

[(1) The owner or operator shall install and maintain an incinerator, carbon adsorption, or any other add-on emission control system, provided that the emission control system is operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations in order to maintain at least 81% capture and control efficiency. Determination of overall capture and control efficiency shall be determined using EPA approved methods, as follows.

(a) The capture efficiency of a VOC emission control system's VOC collection device shall be determined according to EPA's "Guidelines for Determining Capture Efficiency," January 9, 1995 and 40 CFR Part 51, Appendix M, Methods 204-204F, as applicable.

(b) The control efficiency of a VOC emission control system's VOC control device shall be determined using test methods in Appendices A-1, A-6, and A-7 to 40 CFR Part 60, for measuring flow rates, total gaseous organic concentrations, or emissions of exempt compounds, as applicable.

(c) An alternative test method may be substituted for the preceding test methods after review and approval by the EPA Administrator.

(2) The owner or operator of a control system shall provide documentation that the emission control system will attain the requirements of R307-355-9(1).

(3) The owner or operator shall maintain records of key system parameters necessary to ensure compliance with R307-355-9. Key system parameters may include, but are not limited to, temperature, pressure and flow rates. Operator inspection schedule, monitoring, recordkeeping, and key parameters shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, and as required to demonstrate operations are providing continuous emission reduction from the source during all periods that the operations cause emissions from the source.

(4) The owner or operator shall maintain for a minimum of two years records of operating and maintenance sufficient to demonstrate that the equipment is being operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations.]

If an add-on control system is used, the owner or operator shall install and maintain the add-on emission control system in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations and maintain 90% or greater capture and control efficiency. The overall capture and control efficiency shall be determined using EPA approved methods, as follows.

(a) The capture efficiency of a VOC emission control system's VOC collection device shall be determined according to EPA's "Guidelines for Determining Capture Efficiency," January 9, 1995 and 40 CFR Part 51, Appendix M, Methods 204-204F, as applicable.

(b) The control efficiency of a VOC emission control system's VOC control device shall be determined using test methods in Appendices A-1, A-6, and A-7 to 40 CFR Part 60, for measuring flow rates, total gaseous organic concentrations, or emissions of exempt compounds, as applicable.

(c) An alternative test method may be substituted for the preceding test methods after review and approval by the EPA Administrator.

 

R307-355-10. Recordkeeping

(1) The owner or operator shall maintain records of the following:

(a) Records that demonstrate compliance with R307-355. Records must include, but are not limited to, inventory and product data sheets of all coatings and solvents subject to R307-355.

(b) If an add-on control device is used, records of key system parameters necessary to ensure compliance with R307-355-9.

(i) Key system parameters must include, but are not limited to, temperature, pressure, flow rates, and an inspection schedule.

(ii) Key inspection parameters must be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, and as required to demonstrate operations are providing continuous emission reduction from the source during all periods that the operations cause emissions from the source.

(2) All records shall be maintained for a minimum of 2 years.

(3) Records shall be made available to the director upon request.

 

KEY: air pollution, coatings , aerospace

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [December 1, 2014]2017

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-2-104(1)(a)

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