Section 336.1630. Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing paint manufacturing processes.

(1) After April 19, 1990, a person shall not cause or allow the emission of a volatile organic compound from existing equipment utilized in paint manufacturing located in any of the following counties, unless all of the provisions of subrules (2) to (4) of this rule are met or unless an equivalent control method, as approved by the department, is implemented:

(a)   Kent.

(b)   Livingston.

(c)   Macomb.

(d)  Monroe.

(e)   Muskegon.

(f)  Oakland.

(g)   Ottawa.

(h)   St.  Clair.

(i)   Washtenaw.

(j)   Wayne.

(2)     All stationary and portable mixing tanks and high speed dispersion mills shall be equipped with covers that completely cover the tank or mill opening, except for an opening which is no larger than necessary to allow for safe clearance for the mixer shaft. The tank opening shall be covered at all times, except when operator access is necessary.

(3)    The cleaning of paint manufacturing equipment and paint shipping containers shall be done by methods and materials that minimize the emission of volatile organic compounds. These methods and materials shall include 1 of the following:

(a)   Hot alkali or detergent cleaning.

(b)   High-pressure water cleaning.

(c)    Cleaning by use of an organic solvent if the equipment being cleaned is completely covered or enclosed, except for an opening that is no larger than necessary to allow for safe clearance considering the method and materials being used.

(4)   Wash solvent shall be stored only in closed containers.

(5)    The provisions of this rule do not apply to tanks or equipment which, pursuant to the provisions of this subrule that were in effect on April 19, 1989, was exempt from the provisions of this rule that were in effect on April 19, 1989, but which are now subject to the provisions of this rule, until 1 year after the effective date of this rule.

History: 1989 AACS; 1993 AACS; 2002 AACS.