Section 336.1611. Existing cold cleaners.

(1) A person shall not operate an existing cold cleaner unless all of the provisions of subrules (2) to (4) are met or unless an equivalent control method is approved by the department.

(2)   A person shall not operate an existing cold cleaner unless all of the following conditions are met:

(a)   A cover shall be installed and shall be closed when parts are not being handled in the cleaner.

(b)   A device shall be available for draining cleaned parts, and the parts shall be drained not less than 15 seconds or until dripping ceases.

(c)   Waste organic solvent shall be stored only in closed containers, unless the stored solvent is demonstrated to be a safety hazard and is disposed of so that not more than 20%, by weight, is allowed to evaporate into the atmosphere.

(3)    A person who is responsible for the operation of a cold cleaner shall develop written procedures for compliance with the provisions of this rule. The procedures shall be posted in an accessible, conspicuous location near the cold cleaner.

(4)   The provisions of this rule do not apply to cold cleaners that are subject to the provisions of the halogenated solvent cleaner national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (1995), which are adopted by reference in R 336.1651.

History: 1980 AACS; 1993 AACS; 1997 AACS.