DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

(By authority conferred on the director of the department of environment, Great Lakes, and

energy by sections 5503 and 5512 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994

PA 451, MCL 324.5503 and 324.5512, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1995-16, 2009-

31, and 2011-1, MCL 324.99903, 324.99919, and 324. 99921)

PART 6. EMISSION LIMITATIONS AND PROHIBITIONS--

EXISTING SOURCES OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSIONS

R 336.1601 Definitions.

Rule 601. As used in this part:

(a) “2015 ozone nonattainment area” means Berrien, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe,

Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, Wayne, the western portion of Allegan, and the western portion

of Muskegon Counties.

(b) “Eastern portion of Muskegon County” means the areas located in Muskegon County

described as Casnovia Township, Cedar Creek Township, Egelston Township, Holton Township,

Moorland Township, Ravenna Township, and Sullivan Township.

(c) "Existing source" means any process or process equipment that is subject to the rules

listed in table 60 and has either has been placed into operation before the corresponding date listed

in table 60, or for which an application for a permit to install, pursuant to the provisions of part 2

of these rules, was made to the department before the corresponding date listed in table 60. The

term does not include a process or process equipment operated for research, development, or pilot

studies, if the operation is not for the purpose of producing saleable products or goods.

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TABLE 60

Date

Rules

R 336.1604 to R 336.1605

R 336.1606 to R 336.1609

R 336.1610

July 1, 1979

March 1, 2023

July 1, 1979

R 336.1610a

R 336.1611 to R 336.1617

R 336.1618

March 1, 2023

July 1, 1979

March 1, 2023

July 1, 1980

R 336.1620

R 336.1620a

R 336.1621

March 1, 2023

July 1, 1980

R 336.1621a

R 336.1622 to R 336.1624

R 336.1624a

March 1, 2023

July 1, 1980

March 1, 2023

July 1, 1980

R 336.1625

R 336.1628

R 336.1629

R 336.1630 and R 336.1631

R 336.1632 to R 336.1644

Any process or process equipment not

subject to the provisions of any rule in this part.

January 5, 1981

January 20, 1984

July 1, 1987

March 1, 2023

July 1, 1979

(d) “Heavier vehicles” means a self-propelled vehicle designed for transporting persons or

property on a street or highway that has a gross vehicle weight rating over 8,500 pounds.

(e) “Local distribution company custody transfer station” means a metering station where a

local distribution company receives a natural gas supply from an upstream supplier, which may be

an interstate transmission pipeline or a local natural gas producer, for delivery to customers

through the local distribution company's intrastate transmission or distribution lines.

(f) “Natural gas distribution” means the distribution pipelines and metering and regulating

equipment at metering-regulating stations that are operated by a local distribution company within

a single state that is regulated as a separate operating company by a public utility commission or

that is operated as an independent municipally owned distribution system.

(g) “Natural gas processing” means the process of separating and recovering certain

hydrocarbons and fluids from the raw gas to produce pipeline quality natural gas and natural gas

products.

(h) “Natural gas processing plant” means any processing site engaged in the extraction of

natural gas liquids from field gas, fractionation of mixed natural gas liquids to natural gas products

or both. Natural gas processing plant does not include a Joule-Thompson valve, a dew point

depression valve, or an isolated or standalone Joule-Thompson skid.

(i) “Natural gas transmission and storage” means the transport or storage of natural gas prior

to delivery to a local distribution company custody transfer station or to a final end user if there is

no local distribution company custody transfer station. For the purposes of this part, natural gas

enters the natural gas transmission and storage segment after the natural gas processing plant, when

present.

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(j) “Oil and natural gas industry” means the operations involved in the extraction and

production of crude oil and natural gas, as well as the processing, transmission, storage, and

distribution of natural gas. For the purposes of the rules in this part, oil and natural gas industry

operations will be referred to in the following 4 segments:

(i) Oil and natural gas production.

(ii) Natural gas processing.

(iii) Natural gas transmission and storage.

(iv) Natural gas distribution.

(k) “Oil and natural gas production” means operations including the wells and all related

processes used in the extraction, production, recovery, lifting, stabilization, and separation or

treating of oil or natural gas, or both, including condensate.

(l) "Person responsible" means a person that owns, leases, controls, operates, or supervises a

source of air contaminants.

(m) “Well site” means a site where any combination of the following occurs to petroleum or

natural gas, including condensate, or both:

(i) Extraction.

(ii) Recovery.

(iii) Lifting.

(iv) Stabilization.

(v) Separation.

(vi) Treating.

(n) “Western portion of Allegan County” means the areas in Allegan County described as

Casco Township, Cheshire Township, city of Douglas, city of Holland, city of Saugatuck, Clyde

Township, Fillmore Township, Ganges Township, Heath Township, Laketown Township, Lee

Township, Manlius Township, Overisel Township, Saugatuck Township, and Valley Township.

(o) “Western portion of Muskegon County” means the areas located in Muskegon County

described as Blue Lake Township, city of Montague, city of Muskegon, city of Muskegon Heights,

city of North Muskegon, city of Roosevelt Park, city of Whitehall, Dalton Township, including

the village of Lakewood Club, Fruitland Township, Fruitport Township, including the village of

Fruitport, Laketon Township, Montague Township, Muskegon Township, city of Norton Shores,

White River Township, and Whitehall Township.

History: 1980 AACS; 1981 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1993 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1602 Existing sources of volatile organic compound emissions generally.

Rule 602. (1) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of volatile organic compounds

from any existing source in excess of the provisions of any rule of this part or the maximum

allowable emission rate specified in any of the following, whichever results in the lowest

maximum allowable emission rate:

(a) A permit to install.

(b) A renewable operating permit issued under R 336.1210.

(c) A voluntary agreement.

(d) A performance contract.

(e) A stipulation.

(f) An order of the department.

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(2) Department approvals for the equivalent emission rates, alternate emission rates, or

compliance methods that are authorized pursuant to any of the provisions listed in subdivision (a)

of this subrule must comply with all of the following provisions:

(a) The provisions of this subrule apply to approvals by the department pursuant to any of

the following provisions:

(i) R 336.1610(5)(a) (More than 24-hour but less than 1-month averaging period).

(ii) R 336.1610(11) table 63 (Column B - transfer efficiency).

(iii) R 336. 1610a(4)(d)(i) (More than 24-hour but less than 1-month averaging period).

(iv) R 336.1610a(4)(e)(vii) (Alternative compliance method).

(v) R 336.1610a(4) table 64-b and table 64-d (Column B – transfer efficiency).

(v) R 336.1611(1) (Equivalent control method).

(vi) R 336.1620(4)(a) (More than 24-hour but less than 1-month averaging period).

(vii) R 336.1621(4) (Transfer efficiency).

(viii) R 336.1621(4) (Baseline transfer efficiency less than 60%).

(ix) R 336.1621(6)(a) (More than 24-hour but less than 1-month averaging period).

(x) R 336.1621(9)(e) (Metallic-nonmetallic part).

(xi) R 336.1621a(2)(b)(ii) (Metallic-nonmetallic part).

(xii) R 336.1621a(3)(c) (Alternate emission limits).

(xiii) R 336.1621a(3)(h)(i) (More than 24-hour but less than 1-month averaging period).

(xiv) R 336.1622(1) (Equivalent control method).

(xv) R 336.1623(1) (Equivalent control method).

(xvi) R 336.1623(8)(d) (Equivalent compliance provisions).

(xvii) R 336.1624(1) (Equivalent emission rate).

(xviii) R 336.1624(5)(d) (More than 24-hour but less than 1-month averaging period).

(xix) R 336.1625(1) (Equivalent control method, except alternative to condenser in

R 336.1625(2)(b)).

(xx) R 336.1625(2)(b) (Alternative control method).

(xxi) R 336.1625(8) (Alternative control system).

(xxii) R 336.1628(1) (Equivalent control method).

(xxiii) R 336.1629(1) (Equivalent control method).

(xxiv) R 336.1630(1) (Equivalent control method).

(xxv) R 336.1631(1) (Equivalent control method).

(xxvi) R 336.1631(5) (Alternate compliance method).

(xxvii) R 336.1632(6)(a) (More than 24-hour but less than 1-month averaging period).

(xxviii) R336.1633(3)(f)(i) (More than 24-hour but less than 1-month averaging period).

(xxix) R 336.1636(4)(a) (Alternate emission limits).

(xxx) R 336.1636(6)(b)(i) (More than 24-hour but less than 1-month averaging period).

(xxxi) R 336.2004(4) (Alternate test method).

(xxxii) R 336.2040(5)(a)(i)(A) (Alternate test method).

(xxxiii) R 336.2040(5)(a)(iv) (Alternate test method).

(xxxiv) R 336.2040(9) (Transfer efficiency test method).

(xxxv) R 336.2040(9)(j)(ii) (Alternate measurement procedure).

(xxxvi) R 336.2040(10) (Modified capture efficiency test method).

(xxxvii) R 336.2040(11)(a)(iv) (Alternate test method).

(xxxviii) R 336.2040(11)(b)(ii) (Alternate test method).

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(b) Upon application for a new permit or order, or revision to an existing permit or order, to

request the approval of the provisions outlined in subdivision (a) of this subrule, the source shall

submit a demonstration containing the following, as applicable:

(i) Reasons why the applicant is requesting an alternative.

(ii) Information demonstrating why the limitation or requirement as described in the

applicable part 6 rule is not possible to attain.

(iii) Explanation of why alternative options, such as implementation of add-on controls or

modifying coating formulations would not be sufficient to meet other part 6 rules.

(iv) A demonstration showing why the ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard will

not be affected.

(v) Additional pertinent information, as needed.

(c) At a minimum, the portion of or the whole proposed draft permit or order approval related

to this rule is subject to a 30-day public comment period. When the proposed approval is noticed

for a 30-day public comment period, a copy of the notice must also be sent to the United States

Environmental Protection Agency.

(d) The proposed draft permit or order approval must offer a public hearing upon request

immediately after the 30-day public comment period that is required in subdivision (c) of this

subrule.

(e) The department approval becomes part of a legally enforceable order of the department

or permit to install.

(f) Upon department issuance of the legally enforceable document identified in subdivision

(e) of this subrule, it must be sent to the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a

request for a revision of the state implementation plan, together with all of the other information

that is required for the submittal of a complete state implementation plan revision request.

Department approval and the legally enforceable document does not affect the federally approved

state implementation plan until and unless the submitted state implementation plan revision request

is formally approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

(3) Department approval of a derivative authorized by the provision in R 336.1625(4) include

the following actions:

(a) The department approval becomes part of a legally enforceable order of the department

or permit to install.

(b) A copy of the legally enforceable document that is identified in subdivision (a) of this

subrule is sent to the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

(4) A person responsible for a facility with allowed or potential volatile organic compound

emissions equal to or greater than 100 tons per year located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment area

for which no reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirement has been established

in R 336.1604 to R336.1644, shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Any source at a facility subject to this subrule that has an actual emission rate of volatile

organic compounds of less than 2.7 tons per calendar year before consideration of controls does

not apply to the provisions within this subrule and must obtain current information and keep

records that are necessary for the determination of compliance with the provisions of this subrule,

unless either of the following applies:

(i) The actual emission rate equals or is more than 2.7 tons per calendar year for a subsequent

year, then this subrule permanently applies to these sources.

(ii) The total combined emission rate for sources applicable to this subdivision is more than

25 tons per year, then the provisions of this subrule permanently applies.

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(b) Provide the department and United States Environmental Protection Agency with the

following information within 3 months after final promulgation of this rule revision:

(i) Identification of each facility, including individual emission sources, to which this rule

applies.

(ii) Determination of the total potential to emit and the actual emissions of volatile organic

compounds for the most recent calendar year from each source at the facility using emission

testing, mass balance, or a calculation method acceptable by the department.

(c) Provide the department and United States Environmental Protection Agency a proposal

for RACT for each source of volatile organic compounds at a facility within 6 months after final

promulgation of this rule revision, or an alternative timeframe approved by the department. The

RACT proposal must include, at a minimum, the following information:

(i) A list of each source subject to the RACT requirements.

(ii) The size or capacity of each affected source and the types and quantities of materials

processed or produced in each source.

(iii) A physical description of each source and its operating characteristics.

(iv) Estimates of the potential and actual volatile organic compound emissions from each

affected source and associated supporting documentation.

(v) A RACT analysis that meets the requirements of subdivision (c) of this subrule, including

technical and economic support documentation for each affected source.

(vi) A schedule for completing implementation of the RACT proposal as expeditiously as

practicable but not later than 6 months after department approval of the proposal, including interim

dates for the issuance of purchase orders, start and completion of process, technology and control

technology changes, and the completion of compliance testing.

(vii) The testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting procedures proposed to

demonstrate compliance with RACT.

(viii) Any additional information requested by the department necessary for the evaluation

of the RACT proposal.

(d) The RACT analysis required under subdivision (b)(v) of this subrule must include all of

the following:

(i) A ranking of the available control options for the affected source in descending order of

control effectiveness. Available control options are air pollution control technologies or

techniques with a reasonable potential for application to the source. Air pollution control

technologies and techniques include the application of production process or control methods that

reduce volatile organic compound emissions. The control technologies and techniques must

include existing controls for the source category and technology transfer controls applied to similar

source categories.

(ii) An evaluation of the technical feasibility of the available control options identified in

paragraph (i) of this subdivision. The evaluation of technical feasibility must be based on physical,

chemical, and engineering principles. A determination of technical infeasibility must identify

technical difficulties that would preclude the successful use of the control option on the affected

source.

(iii) A ranking of the technically feasible control options in descending order of overall

control effectiveness for volatile organic compound emissions. The list must present the array of

control options and include, at a minimum, the following information:

(A) The baseline emissions of volatile organic compounds before implementation of each

control option.

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(B) The estimated emission reduction potential or the estimated control efficiency of each

control option.

(C) The estimated emissions after the application of each control option.

(D) The economic impacts and cost effectiveness of each control option.

(iv) An evaluation of cost effectiveness of each control option consistent with the “EPA Air

Pollution Control Cost Manual (Sixth Edition),” EPA-452/B-02-001, adopted by reference in R

336.1902. The evaluation must be conducted in accordance with the following requirements:

(A) The cost effectiveness must be evaluated in terms of dollars per ton of volatile organic

compound emissions reduction.

(B) The cost effectiveness must be calculated as the annualized cost of the control option,

divided by the baseline emission rate, minus the control option emission rate, as shown by the

following equation:

Average cost effectiveness = Control option total annualized cost ($/yr)

($/ton removed)

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Baseline emission rate – Control option rate (tons/yr)

(C) For purposes of this subparagraph, baseline emission rate represents the maximum

emissions before the implementation of the control option. The baseline emission rate is

established using either test results or approved emission factors and historic operating data.

(e) The department shall approve, deny, or modify each RACT proposal.

(f) Upon receipt of notice of the department's approval of the RACT proposal, the facility

shall begin implementation of the measures necessary to comply with the approved or modified

RACT proposal. Implementation of the RACT program must be completed according to the

schedule established in the approved RACT proposal and be as expeditious as practicable, but no

later than 6 months after department approval of the RACT proposal or in an alternative timeframe

approved by the department.

(g) The department shall submit each approved RACT program to the United States

Environmental Protection Agency for approval as a revision to the state implementation plan.

History: 1980 AACS; 1993 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1603 Rescinded.

History: 1980 AACS; 1981 AACS; 1997 AACS.

R 336.1604 Storage of organic compounds having true vapor pressure of more than

1.5 psia, but less than 11 psia, in existing fixed roof stationary vessels of more than

40,000-gallon capacity.

Rule 604. (1) After April 30, 1981, it is unlawful for a person to store any organic compound

having a true vapor pressure of more than 1.5 psia, but less than 11 psia, at actual storage conditions

in any existing fixed roof stationary vessel of more than 40,000-gallon capacity, unless 1 of the

following conditions is met:

(a) The vessel is a pressure tank capable of maintaining working pressures sufficient to prevent

organic vapor or gas loss to the atmosphere at all times, except under emergency conditions.

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(b) The vessel is equipped and maintained with a floating cover or roof which rests upon, and

is supported by, the liquid being contained and has a closure seal or seals to reduce the space

between the cover or roof edge and the vessel wall. The seal or any seal fabric shall not have

visible holes, tears, or other nonfunctional openings.

(c) The vessel is equipped and maintained with a vapor recovery system, or other control

system approved by the department, which recovers not less than 90%, by weight, of the

uncontrolled organic vapor that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere.

(2) All openings, except stub drains, in any stationary vessel subject to the provisions of this

rule shall be equipped with covers, lids, or seals so that all of the following conditions are met:

(a) The cover, lid, or seal is in the closed position at all times, except when in actual use.

(b) Automatic bleeder vents are closed at all times, except when the roof is floated off, or

landed on, the roof leg supports.

(c) Rim vents, if provided, are set at the manufacturer's recommended setting or are set to open

when the roof is being floated off the roof leg supports.

History: 1980 AACS; 2002 AACS.

R 336.1605 Storage of organic compounds having true vapor pressure of 11 or more psia

in existing stationary vessels of more than 40,000-gallon capacity.

Rule 605. (1) After April 30, 1981, it is unlawful for a person to store any organic compound

having a true vapor pressure of 11 or more psia at actual storage conditions in any existing

stationary vessel of more than 40,000-gallon capacity, unless 1 of the following conditions is met:

(a) The vessel is a pressure tank capable of maintaining working pressures sufficient to prevent

organic vapor or gas loss to the atmosphere at all times, except under emergency conditions.

(b) The vessel is equipped and maintained with a vapor recovery system, or other control

system approved by the department, which recovers not less than 90%, by weight, of the

uncontrolled organic vapor that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere.

(2) All openings in any stationary vessel subject to the provisions of this rule shall be equipped

with covers, lids, or seals so that the covers, lids, or seals are in a closed position at all times,

except when in actual use.

History: 1980 AACS; 2002 AACS.

R 336.1606 Loading gasoline into existing stationary vessels of more than 2,000-gallon

capacity at dispensing facilities.

Rule 606. (1) It is unlawful for a person to load or allow the loading of gasoline from a

delivery vessel into any existing stationary vessel of more than 2,000-gallon capacity located at a

gasoline dispensing facility unless the stationary vessel is equipped with a permanent submerged

fill pipe for either of the following:.

(a) A facility with a throughput of 250,000 or more gallons per year, and the stationary vessel

was installed before July 1, 1979.

(b) The stationary vessel was installed after July 1, 1979, and before March 1, 2023.

(2) It is unlawful for a person to load or allow the loading of gasoline from a delivery vessel

into any existing stationary vessel of more than 2,000-gallon capacity located at a gasoline-

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dispensing facility unless the stationary vessel is controlled by a vapor balance system or an

equivalent control system approved by the department for the following:

(a) Any stationary vessel installed before July 1, 1979, located in the area listed in table 61

and which has a throughput of 250,000 or more gallons per year, except those served exclusively

by gasoline loading facilities that have a throughput of less than 1,000,000 gallons of gasoline per

year.

(b) Any stationary vessel installed or modified after July 1, 1979, and before March 1, 2023,

and located in an area listed in table 61 or in the 2015 ozone nonattainment area.

(3) Proper operation of the vapor balance system as required in subrule (2) of this rule is when

displaced gasoline vapor and air are captured by means of a vapor tight collection line and is

designed to return not less than 90%, by weight, of the displaced gasoline vapor from the stationary

vessel to the delivery vessel.

(4) Any stationary vessel that is subject to the provisions of subrule (2) of this rule must be

equipped, maintained, or controlled with both of the following:

(a) An interlocking system or procedure to ensure that the vapor tight collection line is

connected before any gasoline can be loaded.

(b) A device to ensure that the vapor tight collection line is closed upon disconnection to

prevent the release of gasoline vapor.

(5) Any delivery vessel that is subject to the provisions of subrule (2) of this rule must be

vapor tight and filled only at a loading facility that is equipped with a system as required by R

336.1608(2) and (5), and R 336.1609(2) and (4).

(6) An existing stationary vessel installed or modified after July 1, 1979, and before March

1, 2023, at a gasoline dispensing facility that is not subject to the provisions of subrule (2) of this

rule must be constructed in a manner that allows the vessel to be retrofitted according to subrules

(2) and (4) of this rule.

(7) Tables 61 and 61-a read as follows:

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TABLE 61

List of major metropolitan areas.

(Subject to R 336.1606, R 336.1607, and R 336.1608)

Metropolitan Area

County

Affected area1

1) Detroit

Macomb

T3N, R12E, Sections 3-10, 15-22, & 27-34

T3N, R13E, Sections 25, 35, & 36

T3N, R14E, Sections 11-14 & 19-32

T3N, R15E, Sections 7 and 18

T4N, R12E, Sections 27-34

Macomb County south of the T2N north

township line

Oakland

T1N, R8E, Sections 1-36

T1N, R9E, Sections 1-36

T1N, R1OE, Sections 1-36

T1N, R11E, Sections 1-36

T2N, R8E, Sections 1-3, 10-16, & 19-36

T2N, R9E, Sections 1-36

T2N, R1OE, Sections 1-36

T2N, R11E, Sections 1-36

T3N, R8E, Sections 13-15, 20-29, & 33-36

T3N, R9E, Sections 1-36

T3N, R1OE, Sections 2-36

T3N, R11E, Sections 1-5 & 7-36

T4N, R9E, Sections 17, 19-22, & 26-36

T4N, R1OE, Sections 1-3, 10-12, 14-16, 20-

23, 25-29, & 31-35

T5N, R1OE, Sections 22, 26-29, 34, & 35

Washtenaw

T2S, R5E, Sections 12-27 & 36 T2S, R6E, Sections

7-11 & 13-36 T2S, R7E, Sections 18, 19, & 29-36 T3S,

R6E, Sections 1-6, 8-17, 23, & 24 T3S, R7E, Sections 1-

26

Wayne

All areas except the following:

T1S, R8E, Sections 5-8, 17-20, 30, & 31

T2S, R8E, Sections 5-9, 16-21, & 28-30

T3S, R8E, Sections 31-35

T4S, R8E, Sections 2-36

T4S, R9E, Sections 1-5 & 9-36

T4S, R1OE, Sections 7, 8, 17, & 18

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Flint

Genesee

T6N, R5E, Sections 1-3

T6N, R6E, Sections 1-6, 11-14, 24, & 25

T6N, R7E, Sections 1-30

T7N, R5E, Sections 34-36

T7N, R6E, Sections 1-36

T7N, R7E, Sections 1-36

T7N, R8E, Sections 3-11, 14-19, 21, 22, and 30

T8N, R5E, Sections 13-15, 22-27, & 34-36

T8N, R6E, Sections 1, 2, 11-14, & 19-36

T8N, R7E, Sections 5-11 & 13-36

T9N, R6E, Sections 11, 14, 15, 22-27, 35, and

36

T9N, R7E, Sections 31 & 32

Grand Rapids

Kent

T5N, R11W, Sections 4-8, 17, & 18

T5N, R12W, Sections 1, 12, & 13

T6N, R1OW, Sections 3-10, 15-21, & 28-33

T6N, R11W, Sections 1-36

T6N, R12W, Sections 1-36

T7N, R1OW, Sections 28-35

T7N, R11W, Sections 3-10, 15-23, & 25-36

T7N, R12W, Sections 1-36

T8N, R11W, Sections 13-16, 19-23, & 26-34

Ottawa

T5N, R13W, Sections 4 & 5

T6N, R13W, Sections 9-16, 21-29, 32, & 33

Lansing

Clinton

Eaton

T5N, R2W, Sections 4, 5, 7-9, 15-18, 20-23, 26-29, &

31-

35

T3N, R3W, Sections 1-3 & 9-12

T4N, R3W, Sections 1-4, 9-16, 20-26, 35, and

36

Ingham

T3N, R2W, Sections 1-12 14-16, 22, & 23 T4N, R1W,

Sections 2-11, 14-23, 26-29, & 33

T4N, R2W, Sections 1-36

¹Maps of affected areas described in table 61 are available upon request.

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TABLE 61-a

List of counties referenced in R 336.1609

Allegan Ingham

Muskegon

Oakland

Ottawa

Barry

Bay

Ionia

Jackson

Berrien

Branch

Kalamazoo Saginaw

Kent

St. Clair

Calhoun Lapeer

Cass Lenawee

Clinton Livingston

Eaton Macomb

Genesee Marquette

Gratiot Midland

Hillsdale Monroe

Huron Montcalm

St. Joseph

Sanilac

Shiawassee

Tuscola

Van Buren

Washtenaw

Wayne

History: 1980 AACS; 1989 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1607 Loading gasoline into existing stationary vessels of more than 2,000-gallon

capacity at loading facilities.

Rule 607. (1) It is unlawful for a person to load or allow the loading of gasoline from a

delivery vessel into any existing stationary vessel of more than 2,000-gallon capacity located at a

gasoline-loading facility, unless the stationary vessel is equipped with a permanent submerged fill

pipe.

(2) It is unlawful for a person to load, or allow the loading of, gasoline from a delivery vessel

into any existing stationary vessel of more than 2,000-gallon capacity located at the following

loading facilities, unless the stationary vessel is controlled by a vapor balance system, or an

equivalent control system approved by the department:

(a) A loading facility located in any area listed in table 61.

(b) A loading facility located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment area.

(c) A loading facility located outside both the 2015 ozone nonattainment area and any area

listed in table 61 that delivers gasoline to a gasoline-dispensing facility subject to R 336.1606(2).

(3) Proper operation of the vapor balance system as required in subrule (2) of this rule is when

gasoline vapors and air are captured by means of a vapor tight collection line that is designed to

return not less than 90%, by weight, of the displaced gasoline vapor from the stationary vessel to

the delivery vessel.

(4) Any stationary vessel that is subject to the provisions of subrule (2) of this rule must be

equipped, maintained, or controlled with all of the following:

(a) An interlocking system or procedure to ensure that the vapor tight collection line is

connected before any gasoline can be loaded.

(b) A device to ensure that the vapor tight collection line must close upon disconnection so

as to prevent the release of gasoline vapor.

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(c) Pressure-vacuum relief valves on above ground stationary vessels with a minimum

pressure valve setting of 8 ounces if that setting does not exceed the container's maximum pressure

rating.

(5) Any delivery vessel subject to subrule (2) of this rule must be vapor tight.

(6) A person who is responsible for the operation of all control measures required by this rule

shall develop written procedures for the operation of all control measures. The procedures must be

posted in an accessible, conspicuous location near the stationary vessel.

(7) An existing stationary vessel installed or modified after July 1, 1979, and before March

1, 2023, at a gasoline loading facility that is not subject to the provisions of subrule (2) of this rule,

must be constructed in a manner that allows the vessel to be retrofitted, according to subrules (2)

and (4) of this rule.

History: 1980 AACS; 1989 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1608 Loading gasoline into delivery vessels at existing loading facilities handling

less than 5,000,000 gallons per year.

Rule 608. (1) It is unlawful for a person to load, or allow the loading of, gasoline from a

stationary vessel into any delivery vessel located at an existing gasoline-loading facility, which

has a throughput of less than 5,000,000 gallons of gasoline per year, unless the delivery vessel is

filled by a submerged fill pipe.

(2) It is unlawful for a person to load, or allow the loading of, gasoline from a stationary

vessel into any delivery vessel located at any of the following loading facilities having a throughput

of less than 5,000,000 gallons per year, unless the delivery vessel is controlled by a vapor balance

system, or an equivalent control system approved by the department:

(a) An existing loading facility located in any area listed in table 61.

(b) An existing loading facility located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment area.

(c) An existing loading facility located outside both the 2015 ozone nonattainment area and

any area listed in table 61 that delivers gasoline to a gasoline-dispensing facility subject to R

336.1606(2).

(3) The provisions of subrule (2) of this rule do not apply to the following gasoline-loading

facilities, provided the facility was installed before July 1, 1979, and has a throughput of less than

1,000,000 gallons of gasoline per year:

(a) An existing loading facility located in any area listed in table 61.

(b) An existing loading facility located outside any area listed in table 61 which delivers

gasoline to a gasoline-dispensing facility subject to R 336.1606(2).

(4) Proper operation of the vapor balance system as required in subrule (2) of this rule is when

gasoline vapor and air are captured by means of a vapor tight collection line that is designed to

return not less than 90%, by weight, of the displaced gasoline vapor from the delivery vessel to

the stationary vessel.

(5) Any delivery vessel that is loaded at a facility subject to subrule (2) of this rule must be

equipped, maintained, or controlled with all of the following:

(a) An interlocking system or procedure to ensure that the vapor tight collection line is

connected before any gasoline can be loaded.

(b) A device to ensure that the vapor tight collection line closes upon disconnection to prevent

the release of gasoline vapor.

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(c) A device or procedure to accomplish complete drainage before the loading device is

disconnected or to prevent liquid drainage from the loading device when not in use.

(d) Pressure-vacuum relief valves that are vapor tight and set to prevent the emission of

displaced gasoline vapor during the loading of the delivery vessel, except under emergency

conditions.

(e) Hatch openings that are kept closed and vapor tight during the loading of the delivery

vessel.

(6) Any stationary vessel at a facility subject to subrule (2) of this rule must be vapor tight.

(7) A person who is responsible for the operation of all control measures required by this rule

shall develop written procedures for the operation of all such control measures. The procedures

must be posted in an accessible, conspicuous location near the loading device.

History: 1980 AACS; 1989 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1609 Loading delivery vessels with organic compounds having true vapor

pressure of more than 1.5 psia at existing loading facilities handling 5,000,000 or more

gallons of the compounds per year.

Rule 609. (1) After June 30, 1981, it is unlawful for a person to load, or allow the loading of,

any organic compound that has a true vapor pressure of more than 1.5 psia at actual conditions

from any stationary vessel into any delivery vessel located at the following existing loading

facilities that are outside any county listed in table 61-a and have a throughput of 5,000,000 or

more gallons of the compounds per year, unless the delivery vessel is filled by a submerged fill

pipe:

(a) An existing facility installed outside the counties listed in table 61-a before July 1, 1979.

(b) An existing facility installed or modified in this state after July 1, 1979, and before March

1, 2023.

(2) It is unlawful for a person to load, or allow the loading of, any organic compound that has

a true vapor pressure of more than 1.5 psia at actual conditions from any stationary vessel into any

delivery vessel located at the following existing loading facilities which have a throughput of

5,000,000 or more gallons of the compounds per year, unless the delivery vessel is controlled by

a vapor recovery system as described in subrule (3) of this rule:

(a) An existing facility installed in counties listed in table 61-a before July 1, 1979.

(b) An existing facility installed or modified in this state after July 1, 1979, and before March

1, 2023.

(3) Proper operation of the vapor recovery system as required by subrule (2) of this rule is

when all displaced organic vapor and air are captured by means of a vapor tight collection line and

the system recovers the organic vapor such that emissions to the atmosphere do not exceed 0.7

pounds of organic vapor per 1,000 gallons of organic compounds loaded.

(4) Any delivery vessel located at a facility that is subject to the provisions of subrule (2) of

this rule must be equipped, maintained, or controlled with all of the following:

(a) An interlocking system or procedure to ensure that the vapor tight collection line is connected

before any organic compound can be loaded.

(b) A device to ensure that the vapor tight collection line closes upon disconnection to prevent

the release of organic vapor.

(c) A device to accomplish complete drainage before the loading device is disconnected, or a

device to prevent liquid drainage from the loading device when not in use.

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(d) Pressure-vacuum relief valves that are vapor tight and set to prevent the emission of displaced

organic vapor during the loading of the delivery vessel, except under emergency conditions.

(e) Hatch openings that are kept closed and vapor tight during the loading of the delivery vessel.

(5) A person who is responsible for the operation of all control measures required by this rule

shall develop written procedures for the operation of all such control measures. The procedures

must be posted in an accessible, conspicuous location near the loading device.

(6) The provisions of this rule do not apply to the loading of the following:

(a) Crude oil or condensate into delivery vessels at production facilities if loading is

accomplished with a submerged fill pipe.

(b) Butane, isobutane, propane, propylene, butylene, C3-C4 mixtures, and mixtures of these

organic compounds that comply with the following specified requirements:

(i) Utilizes a pressurized loading system that does not allow organic vapor to be discharged

from the delivery vessel during loading.

(ii) Utilizes a device to ensure the loading line closes upon disconnection to prevent release

of organic vapor.

(iii) Ensures that all pressure-vacuum relief valves are vapor-tight and set to prevent the

emission of organic vapor during the loading of the delivery vessel, except under emergency

conditions.

(iv) All hatch openings are kept closed and vapor-tight during the loading of the delivery

vessel.

(v) Written procedures for the operation of the loading device are posted in an accessible,

conspicuous location near the loading device.

History: 1980 AACS; 1989 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1610 Existing coating lines; emission of volatile organic compounds from existing

automobile, light-duty truck, and other product and material coating lines.

Rule 610. (1) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of volatile organic compounds

from the coating of automobiles and light-duty trucks, from any existing coating line, in excess of

the applicable emission rates shown in table 62.

(2) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of volatile organic compounds from the

coating of any of the following, from an existing coating line, in excess of the applicable emission

rates shown in column A of table 63 or the equivalent emission rates in column B of table 63:

(a) Cans.

(b) Coils.

(c) Large appliances.

(d) Metal furniture.

(e) Magnet wire.

(f) The nonmetallic surfaces of fabrics, vinyl, or paper.

(3) Subrule (2) of this rule notwithstanding, and as an alternative to the allowable emission

rate established by table 63, the existing paper coating lines at Fletcher Paper Company of Alpena

may comply with subrule (2) of this rule by not exceeding a volatile organic compound emission

rate of 180 tons per calendar year and 30 tons per calendar month.

(4) A person who is responsible for the operation of a coating line that is subject to this rule

shall obtain current information and keep records necessary for the determination of compliance

with this rule, as required in R 336.2041.

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(5) For each coating line, compliance with the emission limits specified in table 62 and table

63 must be based upon all of the following provisions:

(a) For prime coat operations that utilize an electrodeposition process in automobile and

light-duty truck coating lines that are regulated under table 62, compliance must be based upon all

coatings that belong to the same coating category that is used during each calendar month

averaging period. For all other coatings, compliance must be based upon the volume-weighted

average of all coatings that belong to the same coating category and are used during each calendar

day averaging period. The department may specifically authorize compliance to be based upon a

longer averaging period, which must not be more than 1 calendar month.

(b) If coatings that belong to more than 1 coating category are used on the same coating line

during the specified averaging period, then compliance must be determined separately for each

coating category.

(c) The information and records as required by subrule (4) of this rule.

(6) Compliance with the emission limits specified in this rule must be determined using 1 of

the following methods, as applicable:

(a) For the prime-electrodeposition process and for the final repair emission limits specified

in table 62, the method described in either R 336.2040(12)(a) if the coating line does not have an

add-on emissions control device or R 336.2040(12)(b) if the coating line has 1 or more add-on

emissions control devices.

(b) For the primer surfacer and topcoat emission limits specified in table 62, compliance must

be determined by the methodology described in the publication entitled "Protocol for Determining

the Daily Volatile Organic Compound Emission Rate of Automobile and Light-duty Truck

Topcoat Operations", EPA-453/R-08-002, adopted by reference in R 336.1902. References to

topcoat operations in this publication also apply to primer surfacer lines, with the following added

provisions:

(i) Unless specifically included in the adopted publication, if an anti-chip, color-in-prime,

blackout, or spot primer coating is applied as part of either a primer surfacer or topcoat coating

operation, then the anti-chip, color-in-prime, blackout, or spot primer coating must be included in

the transfer efficiency tests for that coating operation, conducted according to section 18 or 19 of

the adopted publication, and the transfer efficiency values in section 20 of the adopted publication

must not be used.

(ii) If spot primer is applied as part of a primer surfacer coating operation, then the daily

usage of spot primer, as calculated in section 8 of the adopted publication, may be derived from

monthly usage of spot primer based upon the number of vehicles processed in the primer surfacer

operation each day. If an add-on emissions control device is used on the coating line application

area to achieve compliance with the primer surfacer or topcoat emission limits specified in table

62, then the capture efficiency must be determined in accordance with R 336.2040(10).

(c) For the emission limits specified in column B of table 63, the method described in either

R 336.2040(12)(e) if the coating line does not have an add-on emissions control device or R

336.2040(12)(f) if the coating line has 1 or more add-on emissions control devices.

(d) For the emission limits specified in column A of table 63, the method described in either

R 336.2040(12)(a) if the coating line does not have an add-on emissions control device or R

336.2040(12)(b) if the coating line has 1 or more add-on emissions control devices.

(7) The provisions of this rule, except for the provisions in subrule (4) of this rule, do not

apply to coating lines that are within a stationary source and that have a combined actual emission

rate of volatile organic compounds of less than 100 pounds per day or 2,000 pounds per month as

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of November 4, 1999. If the combined actual emission rate equals or is more than 100 pounds per

day for a subsequent day or 2,000 pounds per month for a subsequent month, then this rule

permanently applies to the coating lines.

(8) A person may exclude low-use coatings that total 55 gallons or less per rolling 12-month

period at a stationary source from the provisions of this rule, except for subrule (4) of this rule.

(9) Between November 1 and March 31, a person may discontinue the operation of a natural

gas-fired afterburner that is used to achieve compliance with the emission limits in this rule, unless

the afterburner is used to achieve compliance with, or is required by, any of the following:

(a) Another provision of these rules.

(b) A permit to install.

(c) A permit to operate.

(d) A voluntary agreement.

(e) A performance contract.

(f) A stipulation.

(g) An order of the department.

(10) If the operation of a natural gas-fired afterburner is discontinued between November 1

and March 31 under subrule (9) of this rule, then both of the following provisions apply between

November 1 and March 31:

(a) All other provisions of this rule, except for the emission limits, remain in effect.

(b) All other measures that are used to comply with the emission limits in this rule between

April 1 and October 31 must continue to be used.

(11) Tables 62 and 63 read as follows:

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TABLE 62

Volatile organic compound emission limits for existing automobile and light-duty truck

coating lines

Coating Category

Prime-electrodeposition process

Primer surfacer³

Topcoat

Emission Limit

1.2¹

14.9²

Final repair

4.82¹

¹Pounds of volatile organic compounds per gallon of coating, minus water, as applied.

²Pounds of volatile organic compounds per gallon of applied coating solids.

³The primer surfacer or topcoat coating category would include an anti-chip, blackout, or spot primer coating if

this coating is applied as part of the primer surfacer or topcoat coating operation.

TABLE 63

Volatile organic compound emission limits for existing coating lines

Coating Category

Column A¹

Column B²

Metallic surfaces

Coating of cans

Sheet basecoat (exterior and interior and overvarnish;

2-piece

Can exterior (basecoat and overvarnish)

2- and 3-piece can interior body spray; 2-piece can

interior end (spray or roll coat)

3-piece can side-seam

2.8

4.2

5.5

3.7

2.6

2.8

3.0

1.7

End sealing compound

Coating of coils

Coating of large appliances³

Coating of metal furniture³

Insulation of magnet wire

Nonmetallic surfaces

7.5

8.4

Coating of fabric

Coating of vinyl

Coating of paper

2.9

3.8

2.9

¹Pounds of volatile organic compounds emitted per gallon of coating, minus water, as applied.

²Pounds of volatile organic compounds emitted per gallon of applied coating solids. The purpose of column B

emission limits is to allow credit for transfer efficiencies greater than the baseline transfer efficiency. Note: department

approval of the transfer efficiency test method is required.

³The allowable emission rate does not apply to coatings that are used for the repair of scratches and nicks.

(12) A coating line subject to R 336.1610a does not need to meet the provisions of R

336.1610.

History: 1980 AACS; 1981 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1993 AACS; 1999 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2023 MR

8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

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R 336.1610a Existing coating lines; emission of volatile organic compounds from

existing automobile, light-duty truck; and paper, film, and foil; cans, coils, and fabrics;

insulation of magnet wire; metal furniture coating lines in 2015 ozone nonattainment areas.

Rule 610a. (1) As used in this rule:

(a) “Automobile” means a motor vehicle designed to carry up to 8 passengers. Automobile

does not include vans, sport utility vehicles, or motor vehicles designed primarily to transport light

loads of property.

(b) “Coatings of paper, film, and foil” means materials applied onto or impregnated into a

substrate for decorative, protective, or functional purposes, including, but not limited to, solvent-

borne coatings, water-borne coatings, adhesives, wax coatings, wax laminations, extrusion

laminations, 100% solid adhesives, UV cured coatings, electron beam cured coatings, hot melt

coatings, and cold seal coatings.

(c) “Occurrence” means the application of the combination of coatings that constitute a final

repair coat for a single automobile or light-duty truck.

(2) Except as provided in subrule (3) of this rule, the provisions of this rule apply to a person

causing or allowing the emission of any volatile organic compound from the following existing

coating lines at a facility located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment areas:

(a) Automobile and light-duty truck assembly coatings product category, as defined in

R 336.1103.

(b) The coating of bodies or body parts, or both, for new heavier vehicles at an automobile

and light-duty truck assembly facility or a heavier vehicle assembly facility, that meets the

applicability requirements of R 336.1621a and has elected to comply with the requirements of this

rule instead of the requirements of R 336.1621a.

(c) Metal furniture coating operations.

(d) Paper, film, and foil surface coating operations.

(3) The provisions of this rule, as specified, do not apply to the following:

(a) With the exception of the requirements in subrule (6) of this rule, the following coating

lines at a stationary source that have a combined actual emission rate of volatile organic

compounds, including related cleaning activities, of less than 15 pounds per calendar day before

consideration of controls. If the combined actual emission rate equals or is more than 15 pounds

per calendar day for a subsequent day, then this rule permanently applies to these coating lines:

(i) Automobile and light-duty truck assembly coating lines that are within an automobile

and light-duty truck assembly facility.

(ii) Metal furniture coating lines at a stationary source.

(iii) Cans, coils, fabrics, and insulation of magnet wire coating lines at a stationary source.

(b) With the exception of the requirements in subrule (6) of this rule, low-use coatings that

have a combined total of less than 55 gallons per rolling 12-month period at a stationary source.

(c) Automobile and light-duty truck coatings used at plastic or composites molding facilities.

(d) The limits in table 64-a of this rule do not apply to automobile and light-duty truck coating

materials that are supplied in containers with a net volume of 16 ounces or less, or a net weight of

1 pound or less.

(e) The coating of metallic surfaces that are subject to R 336.1621 or R 336.1621a.

(f) With the exception of the requirements in subrules (5) and (6) of this rule, paper, film,

and foil surface coating lines within a stationary source that have a potential to emit less than 25

tons per year of volatile organic compounds before controls. If the potential to emit equals or is

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more than 25 tons per year of volatile organic compounds from paper, film, and foil coatings for a

subsequent year, then this rule permanently applies to the paper, film, and foil surface coating

lines.

(g) Facilities subject to R 336.1624 or R 336.1635.

(h) Coatings performed on, in, or off-line with any screen or digital printing press.

(i) Size presses and on-machine coaters on paper making machines applying sizing or water-

based clays.

(j) Paper, film, or foil materials used to form unsupported substrates, such as calendaring of

vinyl, blown film, cast film, extruded film, and co-extruded film.

(k) Coatings performed at research and development or prototype facilities.

(4) A person subject to this rule shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic

compound, unless the following provisions are met:

(a) An automobile and light-duty truck coating facility must not cause or allow the emission

of volatile organic compounds from the coating of automobiles and light-duty trucks or

miscellaneous materials, as outlined within table 64-a, from any existing coating line as defined in

R 336.1103, in excess of the applicable emission rates shown in table 64-a.

(b) A person subject to this rule shall not cause or allow the emission of volatile organic

compounds from the coating of metal furniture, from an existing coating line, in excess of the

applicable emission rate as shown in column A of table 64-b or the equivalent emission rates in

column B of table 64-b.

(c) A person subject to this rule shall meet an overall volatile organic compound control

efficiency of 90% for each existing coating line at a paper, film, and foil stationary source.

Alternatively, a person shall not cause or allow the emission of volatile organic compounds from

the coating of paper, film, and foil, from an existing coating line, in excess of the applicable

emission rate as shown in column A of table 64-d or the equivalent emission rates in column B of

table 64-d.

(d) For each coating line, compliance with the emission limits specified in table 64-a, table

64-b, and table 64-d is based upon all of the following provisions:

(i) For prime coat operations that utilize an electrodeposition process in automobile and

light-duty truck coating lines that are regulated under table 64-a, compliance is based on all

coatings that belong to the same coating category that is used during each calendar month

averaging period. For all other coatings, compliance is based on the volume-weighted average of

all coatings that belong to the same coating category and are used during each calendar day

averaging period. Under R 336.1602(2), the department may specifically authorize compliance to

be based on a longer averaging period, not to exceed more than 1 calendar month.

(ii) If coatings that belong to more than 1 coating category are used on the same coating line

during the specified averaging period, then compliance is determined separately for each coating

category.

(iii) The information and records as required by subrule (5) of this rule.

(e) Compliance with the emission limits specified in this rule must be determined using the

applicable method described in the following paragraphs:

(i) For the prime-electrodeposition process emission limit specified in table 64-a, the method

described in either R 336.2040(12)(a) if the coating line does not have an add-on emissions control

device or R 336.2040(12)(b) if the coating line has 1 or more add-on emissions control devices.

(ii) For the primer surfacer, topcoat, and combined primer surfacer and topcoat coating

category emission limits specified in table 64-a, compliance must be determined by the

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methodology described in the publication entitled “Protocol for Determining the Daily Volatile

Organic Compound Emission Rate of Automobile and Light-duty Truck Topcoat Operations,”

EPA-453/R-08-002, adopted by reference in R 336.1902. References to topcoat operations in this

publication also apply to primer surfacer lines, with the following added provisions:

(A) Unless specifically included in the adopted publication, if an anti-chip, color-in-prime,

blackout, or spot primer coating is applied as part of either a primer surfacer or topcoat coating

operation, then the anti-chip, color-in-prime, blackout, or spot primer coating is included in the

transfer efficiency tests for that coating operation, conducted according to section 18 or 19 of the

adopted publication, and the transfer efficiency values in section 20 of the adopted publication

must not be used.

(B) When spot primer is applied as part of a primer surfacer coating operation, then the

daily usage of spot primer, as calculated in section 8 of the adopted publication, may be derived

from monthly usage of spot primer based upon the number of vehicles processed in the primer

surfacer operation each day. If an add-on emissions control device is used on the coating line

application area to achieve compliance with the primer surfacer or topcoat emission limits

specified in table 64-a, then the capture efficiency must be determined in accordance with R

336.2040(10).

(iii) For the final repair coating category emission limit specified in table 64-a, compliance

must be on an occurrence weighted average basis, calculated in accordance with the following

equation, in which clear coatings have a weighting factor of 2 and all other coatings have a

weighting factor of 1:

푛

∑

푉푂퐶

VOCtot = ^2푉푂퐶

푐푐

푖=1

푛+2

Where:

VOC_tot= Total volatile organic compound content of all coating, as applied, on an occurrence

weighted average basis, and used to determine compliance with this paragraph.

i = subscript denoting a specific coating applied.

n = Total number of coatings applied in the final repair operation, other than clear coatings

VOC_cc= The volatile organic compound content, as applied, of the clear coat used in the final

repair operation.

VOC_i= The volatile organic compound content of each coating used in the final repair

operation, as applied, other than clear coatings.

(iv) For determining the volatile organic compounds content of coatings, other than reactive

adhesives, used at automobile and light-duty truck coating assembly facilities specified in table

64-a, compliance must be determined in accordance with R 336.2040(5).

(v) For determining the volatile organic compounds content of reactive adhesives used at

automobile and light-duty truck coating assembly facilities, specified in table 64-a, compliance

must be determined by the procedure described in appendix A of 40 CFR part 63, subpart PPPP,

adopted by reference in R 336.1902.

(vi) As an alternative for the compliance methods in paragraphs (iv) and (v) of this

subdivision, automobile and light-duty truck coating assembly facilities may use the

manufacturer’s formulation data. If there is a disagreement between the manufacturer’s

formulation data and the results of a subsequent test, the department shall use the test method

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results unless the facility can make a determination approved by the department that the

manufacturer’s formulation data are correct.

(vii) For the emission limits specified in column A of table 64-b, table 64-c, and table 64-d,

the method described in either R 336.2040(12)(a) if the coating line does not have an add-on

emissions control device or R 336.2040(12)(b) if the coating line has 1 or more add-on emissions

control devices, or an alternative method as approved by the department under R 336.1602(2).

(viii) For the emission limits specified in column B of table 64-b and table 64-d, the method

described in either R 336.2040(12)(e) if the coating line does not have an add-on emissions control

device or R 336.2040(12)(f) if the coating line has 1 or more add-on emissions control devices.

(f) A person responsible for the following coating lines shall make a determination of

compliance with these emission limits using the method specified in subrule (3)(e) of this rule and

submit a copy of this determination and supporting data to the department by the following

specified date, as applicable:

(i) For primer surfacer and topcoat coating lines, no later than 6 months after the effective

date of this rule.

(ii) Metal furniture coating lines that are subject to the equivalent emission rates in column

B of table 64-b, no later than 6 months after the effective date of this rule.

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TABLE 64-a

Volatile organic compound emission limits for existing automobile and light-duty truck

coating lines and miscellaneous materials used at automobile and light-duty truck assembly

coating facilities.

Coating Category

VOC Emission Limit

Prime-electrodeposition process (EDP) When solids

(including application area, spray/rinse turnover ratio

When 0.040≤

R_T≤0.160:

When

R_T≤0.040:

stations, and curing oven)

(R_T)≥0.16:

0.7¹

(0.084 x 350^0.160-RNo VOC

T

x 8.34)¹

emission

limit.

Primer surfacer⁴(including application

area, flash-off area, and oven)

Topcoat (including application area,

flash-off area, and oven)

Final repair operations

Combined primer-surfacer and topcoat

12.0²

4.8³

12.0²

Miscellaneous Materials Used at Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Assembly Coating

Facilities

Coating Category

lb VOC/gal coating

g VOC/L of coating

(minus water, as applied) (minus water and

exempt compounds,

as applied)

Glass Bonding Primer⁵

Adhesive⁵

7.5³

2.1³

5.4³

1.7³

5.4³

1.7³

6.3³

5.8³

900

250

650

200

650

200

750

700

Cavity Wax⁵

Sealer⁵

Deadener⁵

Gasket/Gasket sealing material⁵

Underbody Coating⁵

Trunk interior coating⁵

Bedliner⁵

Weatherstrip adhesive⁵

Lubricating wax/compound⁵

¹Pounds of volatile organic compounds per gallon of applied coating solids.

²Pounds of volatile organic compounds per gallon of applied coating solids on a daily weighted average basis

as determined by following the procedures in the “Protocol for determining the Daily Volatile Organic Compound

Emission Rate of Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Topcoat Operations” (EPA-453/R-08-002).

³Pounds of volatile organic compounds per gallon of coating, minus water, as applied.

⁴The primer surfacer or topcoat coating category would include an anti-chip, blackout, or spot primer coating if

this coating is applied as part of the primer surfacer or topcoat coating operation.

⁵VOC emission limits must not be applied to materials supplied in containers with a net volume of 16 ounces or

less, or a net weight of 1 pound or less.

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TABLE 64-b

Volatile organic compound emission limits for existing metal furniture coating lines.

Coating Type

Column A¹

Baked Air Dried

Column B²

Baked Air Dried

General, 1 Component

General, Multi-Component

Extreme High Gloss

Extreme Performance

Heat Resistant

2.3

3.0

3.5

3.0

2.3

2.8

3.5

3.3

3.3.

5.1

6.7

5.1

3.3

4.5

6.7

Metallic

Pretreatment Coatings

Solar Absorbent

¹Pounds of volatile organic compounds emitted per gallon of coating, minus water, as applied.

²Pounds of volatile organic compounds emitted per gallon of applied coating solids. The purpose of column B

emission limits is to allow credit for transfer efficiencies greater than the baseline transfer efficiency. Note: department

approval under R 336.1602(2) of the transfer efficiency test method is required.

TABLE 64-c

Volatile organic compound emission limits for existing cans, coils, fabrics, and insulation of

magnet wire coating lines.

Coating Category

Coating of cans

Column A¹

Sheet basecoat (exterior and interior) and overvarnish; 2-piece

Can exterior (basecoat and overvarnish)

2- and 3-piece can interior body spray; 2-piece can interior end (spray or 4.2

roll coat)

3-piece can side-seam

End sealing compound

Coating of coils

2.8

5.5

3.7

2.6

2.9

1.7

Coating of fabric

Insulation of magnet wire

¹Pounds of volatile organic compounds emitted per gallon of coating, minus water, as applied.

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TABLE 64-d

Volatile organic compound emission limits for paper, film, and foil surface coating and

pressure sensitive tape and label surface coating.

Coating Category

Column A¹

Column B²

Paper, Film, and Foils Surface Coating (not

including pressure sensitive type and label)

Pressure Sensitive Tape and Label Surface

Coating

0.08

0.40

0.067

0.20

¹Pounds of volatile organic compounds emitted per gallon of coating, minus water, as applied.

²Pounds of volatile organic compounds emitted per gallon of applied coating solids. The purpose of column B

emission limits is to allow credit for transfer efficiencies greater than the baseline transfer efficiency. Note: department

approval of the transfer efficiency test method is required.

(5) A person subject to this rule shall comply with the following work practices for each

coating line subject to this rule, unless the source has an equivalent work practice plan established

for coatings in a post-1990 federal standard found in 40 CFR part 63 with an equivalent subpart

approved by the department. The person responsible for a surface coating operation subject to this

rule shall develop written procedures for compliance with the following provisions:

(a) Store all volatile organic compound-containing coatings, thinners, and cleaning materials,

including used shop towels, in closed containers.

(b) Minimize spills of volatile organic compound-containing coatings, thinners, and cleaning

materials.

(c) Clean up spills immediately.

(d) Convey any coatings, thinners, and cleaning materials in closed containers or pipes.

(e) Close mixing vessels that contain volatile organic compound coatings and other materials

except when specifically in use.

(f) Minimize usage of solvents during cleaning of storage, mixing, and conveying of

equipment.

(6) A person responsible for the operation of a coating line that is subject to this rule shall

obtain current information and keep records that are necessary for the determination of compliance

with the provisions of this rule, as required in R 336.2041.

History: 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1611 Existing cold cleaners.

Rule 611. (1) A person shall not operate an existing cold cleaner unless all of the provisions

of subrules (2) to (4) of this rule are met or unless an equivalent control method is approved by the

department under R 336.1602(2).

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

are met:

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

cleaner.

(b) A device must be available for draining cleaned parts, and the parts must be drained for

not less than 15 seconds or until dripping ceases.

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(c) Waste organic solvent must 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 must 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 “National Emission Standards for Halogenated Solvent Cleaning”, 40 CFR part 63, subpart T,

adopted by reference in R 336.1902.

History: 1980 AACS; 1993 AACS; 1997 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1612 Existing open top vapor degreasers.

Rule 612. (1) A person shall not operate an existing open top vapor degreaser unless all of

the provisions of this rule are met or unless an equivalent control method is approved by the

department.

(2) A person shall not operate an existing open top vapor degreaser unless all of the following

conditions are met:

(a) A cover is installed that is designed to be opened and closed easily without disturbing the

vapor zone. The cover must be closed at all times, except when processing workloads through the

degreaser.

(b) A procedure is be developed to minimize organic solvent carryout by doing all of the

following:

(i) Racking parts to allow complete drainage.

(ii) Moving parts in and out of the degreaser at a vertical speed of less than 11 feet per minute

when a powered hoist is used to raise or lower the parts.

(iii) Holding parts in the vapor zone not less than 30 seconds or until condensation ceases.

(iv) Tipping or tumbling parts in a manner such that no pools of organic solvent remain on

the cleaned parts before removal.

(v) Allowing parts to dry within the degreaser for not less than 15 seconds or until visually

dry.

(c) Total workload does not occupy more than 1/2 of the degreaser's open top area.

(d) Organic solvent is not sprayed above the vapor level.

(e) Organic solvent leaks are repaired immediately.

(f) The degreaser is operated in a manner such that no water is visibly detectable in solvent

exiting the water separator.

(g) Exhaust ventilation do not exceed 65 cubic feet per minute per square foot of degreaser

open area, unless necessary to meet OSHA requirements.

(h) 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 any existing open top vapor degreaser having

an air/vapor interface of less than 4 square feet.

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(5) The provisions of this rule do not apply to an existing open top 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.

History: 1980 AACS; 1997 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2017 AACS.

R 336.1613 Existing conveyorized cold cleaners.

Rule 613. (1) A person shall not operate an existing conveyorized cold cleaner unless all of

the provisions of this rule are met or unless an equivalent control method is approved by the

department.

(2) A person shall not operate an existing conveyorized cold cleaner 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 conveyor speed at a level that will prevent dripping of solvent off the

cleaned parts.

(b) Organic solvent leaks are repaired immediately.

(c) The cleaner is operated in a manner such that no water is visibly detectable in solvent

exiting the water separator.

(d) 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 cold cleaner.

(4) The provisions of this rule do not apply to an existing conveyorized cold cleaner 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.

History: 1980 AACS; 1997 AACS; 2017 AACS.

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.

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(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.

History: 1980 AACS; 1997 AACS; 2017 AACS.

R 336.1615 Existing vacuum-producing systems at petroleum refineries.

Rule 615. After December 31, 1979, it is unlawful for a person to cause or allow the emission

of any volatile organic compound from the condensers, hot wells, or accumulators of any existing

vacuum-producing system at a petroleum refinery, unless the emission is controlled by 1 of the

following methods:

(a) Capture and disposal in a fuel gas system.

(b) Combustion in a smokeless flare.

(c) Any method approved by the department that recovers not less than 90%, by weight, of

the uncontrolled volatile organic compound emissions that would otherwise be emitted into the

atmosphere.

History: 1980 AACS; 2002 AACS.

R 336.1616 Process unit turnarounds at petroleum refineries.

Rule 616. (1) After December 31, 1979, it is unlawful for a person to cause or allow the

emission of any volatile organic compound from any process unit turnaround at any petroleum

refinery, unless the emission is controlled by 1 of the following methods:

(a) Capture and disposal in a fuel gas system.

(b) Combustion in a smokeless flare.

(c) Any method approved by the department that recovers not less than 90%, by weight, of

the uncontrolled volatile organic compounds that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere.

(2) The provisions of this rule shall apply until the pressure of all vessels in the system is less than

5 psi gauge.

(3) Except as provided for in subrule (4) of this rule, the department shall be notified not less

than 30 days before any process unit turnaround subject to the provisions of this rule.

(4) In the case of a process unit turnaround caused by circumstances beyond the control of the

refinery owner or operator, the department shall be notified as soon as reasonably possible.

History: 1980 AACS; 1989 AACS; 2002 AACS.

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R 336.1617 Existing organic compound-water separators at petroleum refineries.

Rule 617. (1) After December 31, 1980, it is unlawful for a person to operate any existing

organic compound-water separator at a refinery unless all separator compartments and all forebays

are equipped with a solid cover with all openings sealed and totally enclosing the liquid contents

or unless an equivalent method is approved by the department.

(2) All openings in covers, separators, and forebays of any organic compound-water separator

subject to the provisions of subrule (1) of this rule shall be equipped with lids or seals so that the

lids or seals are in the closed position at all times, except when in actual use.

History: 1980 AACS; 2002 AACS.

R 336.1618 Use of cutback or emulsified paving asphalt.

Rule 618. (1) A person shall not manufacture, mix, store, use, or apply cutback or emulsified

paving asphalt, from March 1 to October 31, unless the cutback or emulsified paving asphalt

contains no greater than 3% volatile organic compounds by volume, which is equivalent to 6.0

milliliters of oil distillate, from a 200 milliliters sample, at 500 degrees Fahrenheit as determined

by a test method in subrule (2) of this rule. This rule applies to both existing and new sources as

defined by the dates in R 336.1601(c)and R 336.1701.

(2) Compliance with subrule (1) of this rule must be determined by 1 of the following test

methods:

(a) ASTM Method D6997, Standard Test Methods and Practice for Distillation of Emulsified

Asphalts, adopted by reference in R 336.1902.

(b) AASHTO T59 Standard Method of Test for Emulsified Asphalts, adopted by reference

in R 336.1902.

(c) ASTM Method D402, Standard Test Method for Distillation of Cutback Asphaltic

(Bituminous) Products, adopted by reference in R 336.1902.

(d) AASHTO T78, Standard Method of Test for Cutback Asphaltic Products, adopted by

reference in R 336.1902.

(3) Any person subject to this rule shall maintain records of the manufacture, mixing, storage,

use, or application of any cutback or emulsified paving asphalt containing volatile organic

compounds during the period March 1 to October 31. The records must include information on the

volatile organic compound content documented in the product data sheets or material safety data

sheets. The records must be available to any representative of the department during normal

business hours, and copies must be provided to the department upon request.

(4) As used in this rule:

(a) “Asphalt” means a dark brown to black solid, liquid, or semisolid cementitious material

composed primarily of bitumens that occur naturally or are obtained as a residue of petroleum

refining.

(b) “Cutback paving asphalt” means asphalt that has been liquefied by blending with an

organic solvent and that is used for the purpose of paving or repairing, or paving and repairing, a

road surface.

(c) “Emulsified paving asphalt” means asphalt that has been liquefied by mixing with water

and an emulsifying agent and that is used for the purpose of paving or repairing, or paving and

repairing, a road surface.

History: 1980 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2012 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

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R 336.1619 Standards for perchloroethylene dry cleaning equipment.

Rule 619. A person responsible for the operation of a perchloroethylene dry cleaner that is

subject to 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart M, “National Perchloroethylene Air Emission Standards for

Dry Cleaning Facilities” shall comply with 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart M. The provisions of 40

C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart M are adopted by reference in R 336.1902.

History: 1981 AACS; 1993 AACS; 1997 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2017 AACS.

Editor's Note: An obvious error in R 336.1619 was corrected at the request of the promulgating agency, pursuant

to Section 56 of 1969 PA 306, as amended by 2000 PA 262, MCL 24.256. The rule containing the error was published

in Annual Administrative Code Supplement, 2017. The memorandum requesting the correction was published in

Michigan Register, 2020 MR 14.

R 336.1620 Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing interior flat wood

paneling coating lines.

Rule 620. (1) As used in this rule, “coating of interior flat wood paneling” means the factory-

finished coating of flat products that are constructed of wood and are intended for use as interior

paneling. Coating of interior flat wood paneling does not include the coating of flat wood products

intended for use as exterior siding, tileboard, cabinets, or furniture components.

(2) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of volatile organic compounds from the

coating of interior flat wood paneling from any existing coating line in excess of the applicable

emission rates as follows:

(a) Six pounds per 1,000 square feet of coated finished product from printed interior panels

made of hardwood, plywood, or thin particle board, regardless of the number of coats applied.

(b) Twelve pounds per 1,000 square feet of coated finished product from natural finish

hardwood plywood panels, regardless of the number of coats applied.

(c) Ten pounds per 1,000 square feet of coated finished product from class II finishes on

hardboard panels, regardless of the number of coats applied.

(3) A person who is responsible for the operation of a coating line that is subject to this rule

shall obtain current information, and keep daily records necessary for the determination of

compliance with this rule, as required in R 336.2041.

(4) For each coating line, compliance with the emission limits specified in this rule must be

based upon all of the following:

(a) The volume-weighted average of all coatings that belong to the same coating category

and are used during each calendar day averaging period. The department may specifically

authorize compliance to be based upon a longer averaging period, not to exceed more than 1

calendar month.

(b) If coatings that belong to more than 1 coating category are used on the same coating line

during the specified averaging period, then compliance must be determined separately for each

coating category.

(c) The information and records as required by the provisions of subrule (2) of this rule.

(5) Compliance with the limits specified in subrule (1) of this rule must be determined using

the method described in either R 336.2040(12)(i) if the coating line does not have an add-on

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emissions control device or R 336.2040(12)(j) if the coating line has 1 or more add-on emissions

control devices.

(6) This rule, with the exception of subrule (2) of this rule, does not apply to flat wood

paneling coating lines that are within a stationary source and have a combined actual emission rate

of volatile organic compounds of less than 100 pounds per day or 2,000 pounds per month as of

the effective date of this amendatory rule. If the combined actual emission rate equals or exceeds

100 pounds per day for a subsequent day or 2,000 pounds per month for a subsequent month, then

this rule permanently applies to the coating lines.

(7) A person may exclude low-use coatings that total 55 gallons or less per rolling 12-month

period at a stationary source from the provisions of this rule, except for subrule (2) of this rule.

(8) A person may discontinue the operation of a natural gas-fired afterburner, which is used

to achieve compliance with the emission limits in this rule, between November 1 and March 31,

unless the afterburner is used to achieve compliance with, or is required by, any of the following:

(a) Another provision of these rules.

(b) A permit to install.

(c) A permit to operate.

(d) A voluntary agreement.

(e) A performance contract.

(f) A stipulation.

(g) An order of the department.

(9) If the operation of a natural gas-fired afterburner is discontinued between November 1

and March 31 under subrule (8) of this rule, then both of the following provisions apply between

November 1 and March 31:

(a) All other provisions of this rule, except the emission limits, remain in effect.

(b) All other measures that are used to comply with the emission limits in this rule between

April 1 and October 31 must continue to be used.

(10) A flat wood paneling coating line subject to R 336.1620a does not need to meet the

provisions of R 336.1620.

History: 1981 AACS; 1993 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1620a Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing flat wood paneling

coating lines in 2015 ozone nonattainment areas.

Rule 620a. (1) As used in this rule, “coating of flat wood paneling” means the factory-

finished coating of flat products that are constructed of wood and intended for use as interior

paneling, exterior siding, tileboard, cabinets, or furniture components.

(2) Unless all of the applicable provisions this rule are met, a person shall not cause or allow

the emission of any volatile organic compound from the coating of flat wood paneling on existing

lines located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment area for the following materials:

(a) Printed interior panels made of hardwood, plywood, or thin particleboard.

(b) Natural finish hardwood plywood panels.

(c) Class 2 finishes on hardboard panels.

(d) Tileboard.

(e) Exterior siding.

(3) Except as provided in subrule (7), the provisions of this rule do not apply to the following:

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(a) Flat wood paneling coating lines that are within a stationary source and have a combined

actual emission rate of volatile organic compounds, including related cleaning activities, of less

than 15 pounds per day before consideration of controls. If the combined actual emission rate

equals or is more than 15 pounds per day for a subsequent day, then this rule permanently applies

to these coating lines.

(b) Low-use coatings that total 55 gallons or less per rolling 12-month period at a stationary

source.

(4) A person subject to subrule (2) of this rule shall not cause or allow the emission of any

volatile organic compound from flat wood paneling coating, unless 1 of the following provisions

are met:

(a) Surface coatings, inks, or adhesives are less than 2.1 pounds per gallon coating, excluding

water and exempt solvents.

(b) Surface coatings, inks, or adhesives are less than 2.9 pounds per gallon solids.

(c) Add-on control is operated and maintained and has an overall control efficiency of

volatile organic compounds of 90% or more.

(5) For each coating line, compliance with the emission limits specified in this rule must be

based upon all of the following:

(a) The volume-weighted average of all coatings that belong to the same coating category

and are used during each calendar day averaging period.

(b) If coatings that belong to more than 1 coating category are used on the same coating line

during the specified averaging period, then compliance must be determined separately for each

coating category.

(c) The information and records as required by the provisions of subrule (7) of this rule.

(6) Compliance with the limits specified in subrule (4) of this rule, as appropriate, must be

determined using the methods described in R 336.2040(12), as applicable.

(7) A person who is responsible for the operation of a coating line that is subject to this rule

shall obtain current information and keep daily records necessary for the determination of

compliance with this rule, as required in R 336.2041.

History: 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1621 Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing metallic surface

coating lines.

Rule 621. (1) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of volatile organic compounds

from the coating of metallic surfaces from any existing coating line in excess of the applicable

emission rates as follows:

(a) Four and three-tenths pounds of volatile organic compounds emitted per gallon of coating,

minus water, as applied for clear coatings.

(b) Three and one-half pounds of volatile organic compounds emitted per gallon of coating,

minus water, as applied for air-dried coatings.

(c) Three and one-half pounds of volatile organic compounds emitted per gallon of coating,

minus water, as applied for extreme performance coatings.

(d) Four and eight-tenths pounds of volatile organic compounds emitted per gallon of

coating, minus water, as applied for truck final repair coatings.

(e) Four and nine-tenths pounds of volatile organic compounds emitted per gallon of coating,

minus water, as applied for glass adhesion body primer. As used in this subdivision, "glass

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adhesion body primer" means the prime coating that is applied to automobile or truck bodies as

part of the glass bonding system.

(f) Four and three-tenths pounds of volatile organic compounds emitted per gallon of coating,

minus water, as applied for steel pail and drum interior coatings.

(g) Three pounds of volatile organic compounds emitted per gallon of coating, minus water,

as applied for all other coatings.

(2) If the provisions of more than 1 subdivision of subrule (1) of this rule are applicable for a

specific coating, then the least stringent provision applies.

(3) To take credit for improved transfer efficiency, upon written request and approval by the

department, a person may achieve the emission limits specified in subrule (1) of this rule by an

equivalent emission limit expressed in pounds of volatile organic compounds emitted per gallon

of applied coating solids. The equivalent emission limit is established by the following equation:

퐸

A =

(푇퐸)

푏

푆

100

Where:

A = Allowable equivalent emission limit, pounds of volatile organic compounds per gallon of

applied coating solids.

E = Applicable emission limit as specified in subrule (1) of this rule, pounds of volatile organic

compounds per gallon of coating, minus water, as applied.

S = Solids volume fraction representative of a compliance coating, gallon of solids per gallon

of coating, minus water, as applied.

The value of "S" must be determined by using the following equation:

퐸

S = 1 -

7.36

(TE)_b= Overall baseline transfer efficiency of the coating line as specified in subrule (4) of

this rule, percent. If multiple application methods are used on the coating line, the overall baseline

transfer efficiency must be determined using the method described in R 336.2040(9). Department

approval of the transfer efficiency test method is required.

(4) For the purpose of establishing an equivalent emission limit under subrule (3) of this rule,

the value of (TE)b, the overall baseline transfer efficiency of the coating line must be 60%.

Notwithstanding this provision, a person may request, in writing to the department, and the

department may approve, a value for (TE)b that is less than 60%, but not less than 40%. A request

for a value for (TE)b of less than 60% must include a demonstration that the lower requested value

is representative of the overall transfer efficiency achieved by similar coating lines which use the

most efficient type of application equipment that is reasonably available for the similar coating

lines.

(5) A person that is responsible for the operation of a coating line that is subject to this rule

shall obtain current information, and keep daily records necessary, for the determination of

compliance with the provisions of this rule, as required in R 336.2041.

(6) For each coating line, compliance with the emission limits specified in this rule must be

based upon all of the following:

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(a) The volume-weighted average of all coatings that belong to the same coating category,

and are used during each calendar day averaging period. The department may specifically

authorize compliance to be based upon a longer averaging period, not to exceed more than 1

calendar month.

(b) If coatings that belong to more than 1 coating category are used on the same coating line

during the specified averaging period, then compliance must be determined separately for each

coating category.

(c) The information and records required by subrule (5) of this rule.

(7) Compliance with the emission limits specified in this rule must be determined using the

applicable method described in 1 of the following:

(a) For coating lines that are subject to the emission limits specified in subrule (1) of this

rule, the method described in either R 336.2040(12)(a) if the coating line has no add-on emissions

control device or R 336.2040(12)(b) if the coating line has 1 or more add-on emissions control

devices.

(b) For coating lines subject to the equivalent emission limits specified in subrule (3) of this

rule, the method described in either R 336.2040(12)(e) if the coating line has no add-on emissions

control device or R 336.2040(12)(f) if the coating line has 1 or more add-on emissions control

device.

(8) This rule does not apply to the coating of metallic surfaces that are subject to R 336.1610.

(9) This rule does not apply to any of the following:

(a) Automobile refinishing.

(b) Customized topcoating of less than 35 automobiles or trucks, or both, per day.

(c) Coating of the exterior of airplanes when the part to be coated has already been assembled

on the airplane.

(d) Coating of the exterior of marine vessels when the part to be coated has already been

assembled on the marine vessel.

(e) Coating of a part consisting of both metallic and nonmetallic components if a

demonstration is made, to the satisfaction of the department, that the limits of this rule cannot be

met due to the presence of the nonmetallic component. In this case, and if the nonmetallic

component of the part is plastic and used as an automobile, truck, or business machine plastic part,

R 336.1632 applies to the coating of the part.

(10) This rule, except for subrule (5) of this rule, does not apply to a metallic surface coating

line that complies with both of the following provisions:

(a) The coating line has an actual emission rate of volatile organic compounds equal to or

less than 2,000 pounds per month and 10.0 tons per year as of November 4, 1999. If the actual rate

of emissions from an exempted metallic surface coating line exceeds 2,000 pounds per month for

a subsequent month or 10.0 tons per year for a subsequent year, then the provisions of this rule

permanently applies to the metallic surface coating line for as long as the applicable equipment is

in operation.

(b) Volatile organic compound emissions from the coating line, when combined with the

total emissions of volatile organic compounds from all other metallic surface coating lines at the

stationary source that are exempted by this subrule, do not exceed 30.0 tons per year.

(11) A person may exclude low-use coatings that total 55 gallons or less per rolling 12-month

period at a stationary source from the provisions of this rule, except for subrule (5) of this rule.

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(12) A person may discontinue the operation of a natural gas-fired afterburner, which is used

to achieve compliance with the emission limits in this rule, between November 1 and March 31,

unless the afterburner is used to achieve compliance with, or is required by, any of the following:

(a) Another provision of these rules.

(b) A permit to install.

(c) A permit to operate.

(d) A voluntary agreement.

(e) A performance contract.

(f) A stipulation.

(g) An order of the department.

(13) If the operation of a natural gas-fired afterburner is discontinued between November 1

and March 31 under subrule (12) of this rule, then both of the following provisions apply between

November 1 and March 31:

(a) All other provisions of this rule, except the emission limits, remain in effect.

(b) All other measures that are used to comply with the emission limits in this rule between

April 1 and October 31 must continue to be used.

(14) A metallic surface coating line subject to R 336.1621a does not need to meet the

provisions of this rule.

History: 1981 AACS; 1993 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1621a Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing metal parts, metal

products, and motor vehicle material surface coating lines in 2015 ozone nonattainment

areas.

Rule 621a. (1) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic

compound from an existing metallic surface coating line at a facility located in the 2015 ozone

nonattainment areas in excess of the applicable emission rates provided in subrule (3) of this rule.

(2) This rule does not apply to the following:

(a) Except as provided in subrule (5) of this rule, metallic surface coating lines that are within

a stationary source and have a combined actual emission rate of volatile organic compounds,

including related cleaning activities, of less than 15 pounds per calendar day before consideration

of controls. If the combined actual emission rate equals or is more than 15 pounds per calendar

day for a subsequent day, then this rule permanently applies to these coating lines.

(b) Metallic surface coating lines that meet any of the following processes:

(i) The portion of a metallic surface coating process that is addressed in

R 336.1610, R 336.1610a, R 336.1620, R 336.1620a, R 336.1635, R 336.1636, R 336.1637, R

336.1638, and R 336.1639.

(ii) Coating of a part consisting of both metallic and nonmetallic components if a

demonstration is made to the satisfaction of the department, under

R 336.1602(2), that the limits of this rule cannot be met due to the presence of the nonmetallic

component. In this case, and if the nonmetallic component of the part is plastic and used as an

automobile, truck, or business machine plastic part,

R 336.1632 applies to the coating of the part, as applicable.

(iii) Aerosol coatings.

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(iv) Architectural coatings, and automobile refinish coatings that are used for architectural

coating or automobile refinish coating purposes as defined by their respective national volatile

organic compound rules.

(v) Coatings that are applied to test panels and coupons as part of research and development,

quality control, or performance testing activities at paint research or manufacturing facilities.

(vi) Customized top coating of less than 35 automobiles or trucks, or both, per calendar day.

(vii) Coating of the exterior of airplanes when the part to be coated has already been

assembled on the airplane.

(viii) Coating of the exterior of marine vessels when the part to be coated has already been

assembled on the marine vessel.

(ix) Coatings used on a non-production basis.

(x) Rubber to metal bonding.

(c) The following metal parts coating processes are exempt from subrule (3) of this rule:

(i) Stencil coatings.

(ii) Safety-indicating coatings.

(iii) Solid-film lubricants.

(iv) Electric-insulating and thermal-conducting coatings.

(v) Magnetic data storage disk coatings.

(vi) Plastic extruded onto metal parts to form a coating.

(d) The coating of bodies or body parts for new heavier vehicles at an automobile and light-

duty truck assembly facility or a heavier vehicle assembly facility where the person responsible

elects to comply with the provisions of R 336.1610a under the classification of automobile and

light-duty truck coating lines.

(e) The application methods required by subrule (3)(b) of this rule do not apply to airbrush

operations using 5 gallons or less per year of coating.

(f) A person subject to this rule may exclude low-use coatings that have a combined total

less than 55 gallons per rolling 12-month period at a stationary source from the provisions of this

rule, except for subrule (5) of this rule.

(3) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of volatile organic compounds from

metallic surface coating operations, unless the following provisions are met:

(a) A person responsible for a coating line engaged in the surface coating of metallic surfaces,

with the exception of motor vehicle materials as listed in table 64-g, shall limit volatile organic

compounds emissions from all volatile organic compound-containing materials, such as coatings,

thinners, and other additives, used by each metallic surface coating line by complying with either

subdivision (c), (d), or (e) of this subrule, as applicable.

(b) A person subject to this rule shall not apply volatile organic compound-containing

coatings to metal parts and products subject to the provisions of this rule, unless the coating is

applied with properly operating equipment according to an operating procedure specified by the

equipment manufacturer or the executive officer, or designee, and by the use of 1 of the following

methods:

(i) Electrostatic application.

(ii) Flow coat.

(iii) Dip coat (including electrodeposition).

(iv) Roll coater.

(v) High-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray.

(vi) Airless spray.

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(vii) Air-assisted airless spray.

(viii) Alternative coating application methods that demonstrate equal or better transfer

efficiency capability than HVLP spraying. Written departmental approval is required for

alternative coating application methods.

(c) A metallic surface coating operation must not cause or allow the emission of volatile

organic compounds from the coating of metallic surfaces from any existing metal parts coating

line in any of the 2015 ozone nonattainment areas, in excess of the applicable content limits

expressed in terms of mass of volatile organic compounds per volume of coating excluding water

and exempt compounds, as applied, as specified in table 64-e, or emission rates expressed in terms

of mass of volatile organic compounds per volume of solids as applied, as specified in table 64-f,

unless a demonstration is made to the satisfaction of the department, under R 336.1602(2).

TABLE 64-e

Metal Parts and Products low-VOC Coating Content Limits

Air Dried

Baked

Coating Category

lb VOC/gal

Lb VOC/gal

coating (excluding coating

water), as applied

(excluding water),

as applied

2.3

3.5

3.0

3.5

3.0

2.3

3.0

3.5

2.3

3.5

3.0

3.5

3.0

2.8

3.5

4.2

General 1 Component

General Multi Component

Camouflage

Electric-Insulating Varnish

Etching Filler

Extreme High-Gloss

Extreme Performance

Heat-Resistant

High Performance Architectural

High Temperature

Metallic

Military Specification

Mold-Seal

Pan Backing

Prefabricated Architectural Multi-Component

Prefabricated Architectural One-Component

Pretreatment Coatings

Repair and Touch Up

Silicone Release

Solar-Absorbent

Vacuum-Metalizing

Drum Coating, New, Exterior

Drum Coating, New, Interior

Drum Coating, Reconditioned, Exterior

Drum Coating, Reconditioned, Interior

2.8

3.5

2.8

3.5

2.8

3.5

4.2

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TABLE 64-f

Metal Parts and Products VOC Emission Rate Limits (VOC per Volume Solids)

Air Dried

Baked

Coating Category

lb VOC/gal solids, lb VOC/gal solids,

as applied

4.52

6.67

4.52

6.67

4.52

6.67

9.78

as applied

3.35

6.67

5.06

6.67

5.06

3.35

5.06

6.67

3.35

6.67

5.06

4.52

6.67

9.78

General 1 Component

General Multi Component

Camouflage

Electric-Insulating Varnish

Etching Filler

Extreme High-Gloss

Extreme Performance

Heat-Resistant

High Performance Architectural

High Temperature

Metallic

Military Specification

Mold-Seal

Pan Backing

Prefabricated Architectural Multi-Component

Prefabricated Architectural One-Component

Pretreatment Coatings

Silicone Release

Solar-Absorbent

Vacuum-Metalizing

Drum Coating, New, Exterior

Drum Coating, New, Interior

Drum Coating, Reconditioned, Exterior

Drum Coating, Reconditioned, Interior

(d) A metallic surface coating operation applicable to this rule, except for motor vehicle

materials, may choose to use an equivalent volatile organic compound emission rate limit based

on the use of a combination of low-volatile organic compound coatings specified in tables 64-e

and table 64-f, specified methods of application specified under subdivision (b) of this subrule,

and add-on controls. The overall emission reduction efficiency needed to demonstrate compliance

is determined each day as follows:

(i) Obtain the emission limitation from table 64-e or table 64-f. If using the lb volatile

organic compounds/gal coating, excluding water, as applied limit from table 64-e, then calculate

the emission limitation in a solids basis according to the following equation:

S = C / 1 – (C/7.36 lb/gal)

Where:

S = The volatile organic compound emission limitation in terms of lb volatile organic

compounds/gal of coating solids.

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C = The volatile organic compound emission limitation in terms of lb volatile organic

compounds/gal of coating, excluding water, as applied.

(ii) Calculate the required overall emission reduction efficiency of the control system for the

day according to the following equation:

E = [(VOCa – S)/VOCa] x 100

Where:

E = The required overall emission reduction efficiency of the control system for the day.

VOC_a= The maximum volatile organic compound content of the coatings, as applied, used

each day on the subject coating line, in units of lb volatile organic compounds/gal of coating solids,

as determined by the applicable test methods and procedures specified in subdivision (h) of this

subrule.

S = The volatile organic compound emission limitation in terms of lb volatile organic

compounds/gal of coating solids.

S = The volatile organic compound emission limitation in terms of lb volatile organic

compounds/gal of coating solids.

(e) A metallic surface coating operation applicable to this rule, with the exception of motor

vehicle materials, can choose to use add-on control equipment that must have an overall control

efficiency of 90% or higher. The coating operation would not have to limit the volatile organic

compound content of the coating materials and would not need to use any particular coating

application method.

(f) A person subject to this rule shall not cause or allow the emissions of volatile organic

compounds from existing motor vehicle material coating operations in any of the 2015 ozone

nonattainment areas in excess of the emission rates as specified in table 64-g, as applicable.

TABLE 64-g

Volatile organic compound emission limitation for existing motor vehicle materials

Coating category

lb VOC/gal coating

(excluding water), as applied

Motor vehicle cavity wax

Motor vehicle sealer

Motor vehicle deadener

Motor vehicle gasket/gasket sealing material

Motor vehicle underbody coating

Motor vehicle trunk interior coating

Motor vehicle bedliner

3.5

3.0

1.7

3.5

3.0

1.7

3.5

Motor vehicle lubricating wax/compound

(g) If the provisions of more than 1 coating category of this subrule are applicable for a

specific coating, then the least stringent provision may be applied.

(h) For each coating line, compliance with the emission limits specified in this rule must be

based upon all of the following:

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(i) The volume-weighted average of all coatings that belong to the same coating category,

and are used during each calendar day averaging period. Under R 336.1602(2), the department

may specifically authorize compliance to be based upon a longer averaging period, not to exceed

more than 1 calendar month.

(ii) If coatings that belong to more than 1 coating category are used on the same coating line

during the specified averaging period, then compliance must be determined separately for each

coating category.

(iii) The information and records required by subrule (5) of this rule.

(i) Compliance with the emission limits specified in this rule must be determined using the

applicable method described in the following subdivisions:

(i) For coating lines that are subject to the emission limits specified in subdivision (c) of this

subrule, the method described in either R 336.2040(12)(a) if the coating line has no add-on

emissions control device or R 336.2040(12)(b) if the coating line has 1 or more add-on emissions

control devices.

(ii) For coating lines that are subject to the emission limits specified in subrule (3)(d) of this

rule, the method described in either R 336.2040(12)(c) if the coating line has no add-on emissions

control device or R 336.2040(12)(d) if the coating line has 1 or more add-on emissions control

devices.

(4) The following work practices are required for storage, mixing operations, and handling

operations for coatings, thinners, cleaning, and coating-related waste materials. The person

responsible for a metallic parts surface coating operation shall develop written procedures to

comply with the following provisions:

(a) Store all volatile organic compound-containing coatings, thinners, coating-related waste,

and cleaning materials in closed containers.

(b) Ensure that mixing and storage containers used for volatile organic compound-containing

coatings, thinners, coating-related waste, and cleaning materials are kept closed at all times, except

when depositing or removing these materials.

(c) Minimize spills of volatile organic compound-containing coatings, thinners, coating-

related waste, and cleaning materials.

(d) Convey volatile organic compound-containing coatings, thinners, coating-related waste,

and cleaning materials from 1 location to another in closed containers or pipes.

(e) Minimize volatile organic compound emission from cleaning of application, storage,

mixing, and conveying equipment by ensuring that equipment cleaning is performed without

atomizing the cleaning solvent and all spent solvent is captured in closed containers.

(5) A person who is responsible for the operation of a coating line that is subject to this rule

shall obtain current information, and keep daily records necessary for the determination of

compliance with the provisions of this rule, and as required in R 336.2041.

History: 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1622 Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing components of

petroleum refineries; refinery monitoring program.

Rule 622. (1) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic

compound from any existing component, as listed in subrule (2) of this rule, of a petroleum

refinery, including topping plants, unless all of the provisions of this rule are satisfied or unless an

equivalent control method, as approved by the department under R 336.1602(2), is implemented.

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An alternate acceptable control method is described in “Standards of Performance for Equipment

Leaks of VOC in Petroleum Refineries for which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification

Commenced After January 4, 1983, and on or Before November 7, 2006,” 40 CFR part 60, subpart

GGG adopted by reference in R 336.1902.

(2) A person shall not operate an existing petroleum refinery unless a monitoring program

and schedule approved by the department is implemented. This monitoring program and schedule

must provide for, and identify by type and refinery unit, by quarter, all of the following:

(a) An annual inspection of all of the following components:

(i) Pump seals.

(ii) Process valves in liquid volatile organic compound service.

(iii) Process drains.

(iv) Components that are difficult to monitor.

(b) A quarterly inspection of all of the following components:

(i) Compressor seals.

(ii) Process valves in gaseous volatile organic compound service.

(iii) Pressure-relief valves in gaseous volatile organic compound service.

(c) A weekly visual inspection of all pump seals from which volatile organic compounds

could leak.

(d) An immediate inspection of any pump seal from which a liquid, including a volatile

organic compound, is observed dripping.

(e) An inspection of any relief valve from which a volatile organic compound could discharge

within 2 normal business days after it begins venting to the atmosphere.

(f) An inspection as soon as is practical, but not later than 2 normal business days, after the

repair of any component that was found leaking.

(3) Except for the visual inspections required by subrule (2)(c) of this rule, all inspections

must be performed using equipment and procedures as specified in 40 CFR part 60, appendix A,

method 21, adopted by reference in R 336.1902. A component is leaking when a concentration of

more than 10,000 ppm, by volume, as methane or hexane, is measured by method 21.

(4) If implementation of the quarterly leak detection program as specified in subrule (2)(b) of

this rule shows that 2% or less of the process valves in a given refinery unit are leaking for 2

consecutive quarters, then the inspections of process valves in that refinery unit may be skipped

for 1 quarter. If 2% or less of the process valves in a given refinery unit are leaking for 5

consecutive quarters, then the inspections may be done annually. If a subsequent inspection shows

that if more than 2% of the process valves are leaking, then quarterly inspections of valves shall

again be required.

(5) The percent of valves leaking on a refinery unit, as referenced in subrule (4) of this rule,

must be determined by dividing the total number of valves found to be leaking on the refinery unit

during the specified monitoring period by the total number of valves on the refinery unit that are

required to be monitored by this rule.

(6) This rule does not apply to any of the following:

(a) Pressure-relief valves that vent to an operating flare header, fuel gas system, or vapor

control device.

(b) Components that are unsafe to monitor, until monitoring personnel would no longer be

exposed to immediate danger.

(c) Storage tank valves.

(d) Valves that are not externally regulated.

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(e) Components that process, transfer, or contain 1 or more volatile organic compounds in

the liquid phase under actual conditions, all of which have a true vapor pressure of less than 1.55

psia.

(7) Notwithstanding the provisions of subrule (2) of this rule, the monitoring of components,

such as process drains and valves, that are used solely in effecting a refinery unit turnaround, is

required only within the quarter following the turnaround.

(8) A leak that is detected pursuant to the monitoring program provisions of subrule (2) of

this rule or for another reason must be repaired. Except as provided in subrule (10) of this rule,

this leak must be repaired as soon as possible, but not more than 15 days after the leak is detected.

Until the time that the leak is repaired and retested verifying a successful repair, the component

causing the leak must bear a weather-resistant, numbered, identifying tag that indicates the date

the leak was discovered.

(9) A log of all leaks detected pursuant to the provisions of subrules (2), (3), (5), and (6) of

this rule or by another method must be maintained by the operator of the petroleum refinery. This

log must identify all of the following:

(a) The leaking component by type and location.

(b) The number of the identifying tag.

(c) The date the leak was discovered.

(d) The date the leak was repaired.

(e) The date the component was retested after the repair with an indication of the testing

results.

(f) The person or persons who performed the inspections. The log must be made available to

any representative of the department during normal business hours of the refinery and be

maintained for a minimum of 2 years.

(10) If a leak cannot be repaired within 15 days due to circumstances beyond the control of

the operator of the petroleum refinery or because the leaking component cannot be repaired unless

a significant portion of the refinery unit is shut down for turnaround, then the operator shall

maintain a separate log of the non-repair. The log must identify all of the following:

(a) The leaking component by type, location, and refinery unit.

(b) The date the leak was discovered.

(c) The reason why the leak cannot be repaired within 15 days.

(d) The estimated date of repair.

(11) Within 25 days after the end of the previous quarter, the operator shall submit to the

department a report that contains all of the following information for that quarter:

(a) The total number of components tested, by type.

(b) The total number of components found leaking and repaired, by type.

(c) The accumulative total number of components, by refinery unit and type, found to be

leaking and not repaired within the required time period and the reason for non-repair.

(d) The type or types of monitoring equipment utilized during the quarter. The report required

by this subrule must be made on a form approved by the department.

(12) The department may require the early shutdown for turnaround of a refinery unit if the

department feels that there are a significant number of leaks that would justify this action.

(13) Except for safety pressure-relief valves, a person shall not operate existing petroleum

refinery equipment that has a valve at the end of a pipe or line that contains a volatile organic

compound, unless the pipe or line is sealed with a second valve, blind flange, plug, or cap. The

sealing device may be removed only when a sample is being taken or during maintenance

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operations. A current, written description detailing routine sampling procedures and listing the

sealing devices involved must be maintained and be submitted to the department in an acceptable

format upon request.

History: 1981 AACS; 1993 AACS; 1997 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1623 Storage of petroleum liquids having a true vapor pressure of more than 1.0

psia, but less than 11.0 psia, in existing external floating roof stationary vessels of more than

40,000-gallon capacity.

Rule 623. (1) A person shall not store any petroleum liquid having a true vapor pressure of

more than 1.0 psia, but less than 11 psia, at actual storage conditions in any existing external

floating roof stationary vessel of more than 40,000-gallon capacity, unless subrules (2) to (11) of

this rule are met or unless an equivalent control method, as approved by the department under R

336.1602(2), is implemented.

(2) Any stationary vessel subject to this rule must be equipped with a floating roof to which

a continuous rim-mounted secondary seal has been attached.

(3) The secondary seal, as required by subrule (2) of this rule, must meet all of the following

requirements:

(a) There must be no visible holes, tears, or other nonfunctional openings in the seal or seal

fabric.

(b) The seal must be intact and uniformly in place around the circumference of the floating

roof between the floating roof and the vessel wall.

(c) For vessels equipped with vapor-mounted primary seals, the accumulated area of gaps

exceeding 1/8 of an inch in width between the secondary seal and the vessel wall shall not exceed

1.0 square inch per foot of tank diameter.

(4) All openings in the external floating roof in any stationary vessel subject to the provisions

of this rule, except for automatic bleeder vents, rim space vents, and leg sleeves, must be equipped

with both of the following:

(a) Covers, seals, or lids that must remain in the closed position, except when the openings

are in actual use.

(b) Projections into the vessel that remain below the liquid surface at all times.

(5) All automatic bleeder vents in any stationary vessel subject to the provisions of this rule

must be closed at all times, except when the floating roof is floated off or landed on the roof leg

supports.

(6) All rim vents in any stationary vessel subject to the provisions of this rule must be set to

open only when the floating roof is being floated off the leg supports or at the manufacturer's

recommended setting.

(7) All emergency floating roof drains in any stationary vessel subject to the provisions of

this rule must be provided with slotted membrane fabric covers, or equivalent covers, that cover

not less than 90% of the area of the opening.

(8) A person who is responsible for the operation of a stationary vessel subject to the

provisions of this rule shall comply with all of the following requirements:

(a) Perform a semiannual routine inspection to ensure compliance with all provisions of

subrules (2) to (7) of this rule, with the exception of subrule (3)(c) of this rule.

(b) For vessels equipped with a vapor-mounted primary seal, perform an annual inspection

to document compliance with the provisions of subrule (3)(c) of this rule.

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(c) Maintain a record of the results of the inspections performed as required by this subrule.

This record must be made available to any representative of the department and be maintained for

a minimum of 2 years.

(d) The provisions of this subrule may, upon written notice, be modified by the department

under R 336.1602(2), if considered necessary to accomplish the purpose of this rule.

(9) The provisions of subrules (2) and (3) of this rule do not apply to any of the following

external floating roof stationary vessels:

(a) Vessels that are used to store waxy, heavy-pour crude oil.

(b) Vessels of less than 420,000-gallon capacity that are used to store produced crude oil and

condensate before lease custody transfer.

(c) Vessels of welded construction that are equipped with a primary seal consisting of a

metallic-type shoe seal, a liquid-mounted foam seal, or a liquid-mounted, liquid-filled-type seal

and contain a petroleum liquid that has a true vapor pressure of less than 4.0 psia.

(d) Vessels that are used to store jet naphtha (jet b or jp-4).

(10) A person that is responsible for the operation of a stationary vessel that meets 1 of the

exemption provisions of subrule (9) of this rule shall maintain records that include all of the

following information:

(a) The type of vessel and, for a stationary vessel that meets the exemption provisions of

subrule (9)(c) of this rule, the type of primary seal.

(b) The capacity of the stationary vessel.

(c) The contents of the stationary vessel.

(d) For a stationary vessel that meets the exemption provisions of subrule (9)(c) of this rule,

the true vapor pressure of the petroleum liquid in the stationary vessel.

(11) The provisions of subrules (2) to (8) of this rule do not apply to any existing floating roof

stationary vessel that contains a petroleum liquid that has a true vapor pressure of less than 1.5

psia. A person that is responsible for such stationary vessel shall maintain a record that includes

all of the following information:

(a) Average monthly stored liquid temperature.

(b) Type of petroleum liquid.

(c) Reid vapor pressure of the petroleum liquid. The record that is required by this subrule

must be made available to any representative of the department and be maintained for a minimum

of 2 years.

History: 1981 AACS; 1993 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1624 Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing graphic arts lines.

Rule 624. (1) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic

compound from an existing graphic arts line, unless all of the provisions of this rule are met or

unless an equivalent emission rate, as approved by the department, is achieved. As used in this

rule, "graphic arts" applies to rotogravure and flexographic operations only.

(2) For the purpose of this rule, both of the following provisions apply:

(a) In calculating the calendar day averaging period percent reduction of volatile organic

compound emissions from a graphic arts line that is subject to the emission limits specified in

subrule (3)(c) of this rule, the starting level must be the total amount of volatile organic compounds

used on the graphic arts line during the calendar day averaging period. This level must be expressed

as pounds of volatile organic compounds.

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(b) It is assumed that all volatile organic compounds applied to the substrate are emitted,

unless captured and controlled by control equipment.

(3) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound from an

existing graphic arts line, unless the provisions of 1 or more of the following subdivisions are met:

(a) The volatile fraction of all inks and coatings used on a graphic arts line as applied to the

substrate must contain a maximum of 25%, by volume, of volatile organic compounds, based upon

a calendar day averaging period.

(b) The nonvolatile fraction of all inks and coatings used on a graphic arts line as applied to

the substrate, minus water, must be a minimum of 60%, by volume, based upon a calendar day

averaging period.

(c) The overall reduction in volatile organic compound emissions, based on pounds of

volatile organic compounds from a graphic arts line for which compliance is to be achieved

through the use of 1 or more add-on emissions control devices must be 1 of the following, based

upon a calendar day averaging period:

(i) For publication rotogravure printing, a minimum of 75%.

(ii) For packaging rotogravure printing, a minimum of 65%.

(iii) For flexographic printing, a minimum of 60%.

(4) A person that is responsible for the operation of a graphic arts line that is subject to this

rule shall obtain current information, and keep records necessary, for a determination of

compliance with this rule, as follows:

(a) As required in subrule (12) of this rule for sources subject to subrule (3)(a) or (b) of this

rule.

(b) As required in R 336.2041(10)(d) and (e) for sources subject to subrule (3)(c) of this rule.

(5) Compliance with the emission limits specified in this rule must be based upon all of the

following provisions, as applicable:

(a) Compliance with the emission limit specified in subrule (3)(a) or (b) of this rule must be

based upon all inks and coatings that are used during each calendar day averaging period.

(b) Compliance with the applicable calendar day averaging period overall reduction

provision specified in subrule (3)(c) of this rule must be based upon all inks and coatings that are

used during each calendar day averaging period.

(c) If more than 1 compliance option listed in subrule (3) of this rule is used on a graphic arts

line during a calendar day averaging period, then compliance must be determined separately for

each option used and be based upon all inks and coatings used for each option during each calendar

day averaging period.

(d) The department may specifically authorize compliance to be based upon a longer

averaging period than the calendar day averaging period specified in subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of

this subrule, not to exceed more than 1 calendar month.

(e) The information and records as required by subrule (4) of this rule.

(6) Compliance with subrule (3)(a) and (b) of this rule must be determined using the method

described in subrule (11) of this rule. Compliance with subrule (3)(c) of this rule must be

determined using the method described in R 336.2040(11).

(7) This rule, except for subrule (4) of this rule, does not apply to graphic arts lines that are

within a stationary source and have a total combined actual emission rate of volatile organic

compounds of less than 100 pounds per day or 2,000 pounds per month as of November 4, 1999.

If the combined actual emission rate equals or is more than 100 pounds per day for a subsequent

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day or 2,000 pounds per month for a subsequent month, then this rule permanently applies to the

graphic arts lines.

(8) A person may exclude low-use inks or coatings that total 55 gallons or less per rolling 12-

month period at a stationary source from the provisions of this rule, except for subrule (4) of this

rule.

(9) A person may discontinue the operation of a natural gas-fired afterburner that is used to

achieve compliance with the emission limits in this rule between November 1 and March 31, unless

the afterburner is used to achieve compliance with, or is required by, any of the following:

(a) Another provision of these rules.

(b) A permit to install.

(c) A permit to operate.

(d) A voluntary agreement.

(e) A performance contract.

(f) A stipulation.

(g) An order of the department.

(10) If the operation of a natural gas-fired afterburner is discontinued between November 1

and March 31 under subrule (9) of this rule, then both of the following provisions apply between

November 1 and March 31:

(a) All other provisions of this rule, except the emission limits, remain in effect.

(b) All other measures that are used to comply with the emission limits in this rule between

April 1 and October 31 must continue to be used.

(11) Compliance with subrule (3)(a) and (b) of this rule must be determined as follows:

(a) The following equation must be used to determine if the volatile fraction of all inks and

coatings used on a graphic arts line, as applied, meets the volatile organic compound limitation

specified in subrule (3)(a) of this rule:

푁

VOC = ^∑

^푉푂퐶퐼x 100

퐿 푉

퐼

퐼=1

푁

∑

퐿 푉

퐼

푉퐶퐼

퐼=1

Where:

VOC = Volatile organic compound fraction of the volatile fraction of all inks and coatings

used on a graphic arts line, as applied, each calendar day averaging period, percent.

I = Individual ink or coating, as applied.

N = Number of different inks and coatings used on a graphic arts line, as applied, each calendar

day averaging period.

LI = Volume of each ink or coating, as applied, used on the calendar day averaging period,

gallons.

VVOCI = Volume fraction of volatile organic compounds in each ink or coating, as applied,

percent.

VVCI = Volume fraction of volatiles in each ink or coating, as applied, percent. The provisions

of subrule (3)(a) of this rule must be met if the value for "VOC" in the equation is less than or

equal to 25%.

(b) The following equation must be used to determine if the nonvolatile fraction of all inks

and coatings used on a graphic arts line, as applied, meets the limitation specified in subrule (3)(b)

of this rule:

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푁

NV = ^∑

^푉푂퐶퐼x 100

퐿 푉

퐼

퐼=1

푁

∑

퐿 푉

퐼

푉퐶퐼

퐼=1

Where:

NV = Nonvolatile fraction of all inks and coatings used on a graphic arts line, as applied, minus

water and exempt compounds, by volume, on a calendar day averaging period, percent.

I = Individual ink or coating, as applied.

N = Number of different coatings and inks used on a graphic arts line, as applied, each calendar

day averaging period.

LI = Volume of each ink or coating, as applied, used on the calendar day averaging period,

gallons.

VI = Volume fraction of non-volatiles in each ink or coating, as applied, percent.

VVOCI = Volume fraction of volatile organic compounds in each ink or coating, as applied,

percent.

The provisions of subrule (3)(b) of this rule must be met if the value for "NV" in the equation

is equal to or greater than 60%.

(12) A person subject to subrule (3)(a) or (b) of this rule shall keep the following records:

(a) For graphic arts lines subject to subrule (3)(a) of this rule:

(i) The name, identification number, and volume "LI" of each ink or coating used each

calendar day averaging period.

(ii) The volume fraction of volatile organic compounds in each ink or coating, as applied,

each calendar day averaging period.

(iii) The volume fraction of volatiles in each ink or coating, as applied, during each calendar

day averaging period.

(iv) The volatile organic compound fraction of the volatile fraction of all inks and coatings

used on a graphic arts line, as applied, each calendar day averaging period.

(b) For graphic arts lines subject to subrule (3)(b) of this rule:

(i) The name, identification number, and volume "LI" of each ink or coating used each

calendar day averaging period.

(ii) The volume fraction of non-volatiles in each ink or coating, as applied, each calendar

day averaging period.

(iii) The volume fraction of non-volatiles in all inks and coatings used each calendar day

averaging period.

(13) A graphic art line subject to R 336.1624a does not need to meet the provisions of this

rule accept as specified in R 336.1624a.

History: 1981 AACS; 1993 AACS; 1999 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1624a Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing flexographic

printing lines located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment areas.

Rule 624a. (1) As used in this rule:

(a) “Flexible packaging” means packaging that is not rigid and whose shapes can be readily

changed. Flexible packaging includes, but is not limited to, bags, pouches, liners, and wraps

utilizing paper, plastic, film, aluminum foil, metalized or coated paper or film, or any combination

of these materials.

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(b) “Flexible packaging printing” means the subset of graphic arts lines used in the printing

of packages or parts of packages.

(c) “Graphic arts” means rotogravure and flexographic printing operations only.

(2) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound from

inks, coatings, adhesives, and cleaning material from an existing flexible package printing line

located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment areas, unless all of the applicable provisions of this rule

are met.

(3) Except as provided in subrule (8) of this rule, the provisions of this rule do not apply to

flexible package printing lines that are within a stationary source and have a combined actual

emission rate of volatile organic compounds, including related cleaning activities, of less than 3

tons per year on a 12-month rolling basis before consideration of controls. If the combined actual

emission rate equals or is more than 3 tons per year on a 12-month rolling basis before

consideration of controls, as determined in a subsequent month, then this rule permanently applies

to these printing lines.

(4) Each printing press line with a potential to emit less than 25 tons per year of volatile

organic compounds must meet the overall reduction of volatile organic compound emissions in R

336.1624(3), as applicable.

(5) Each printing press line with a potential to emit of 25 tons per year or more of volatile

organic compounds must meet the overall reduction of volatile organic compound emissions in

subdivisions (a), (b) or (c) of this subrule, as applicable:

(a) The volatile fraction of all inks, coatings, and adhesives used on a flexible package

printing line as applied to the substrate must contain a maximum of 0.8 pounds volatile organic

compounds per pound of solids applied.

(b) The volatile fraction of all inks, coatings, and adhesives used on a flexible package

printing line as applied to the substrate must contain a maximum of 0.16 pounds volatile organic

compounds per pound of materials applied per line.

(c) The overall reduction in volatile organic compound emissions, based on pounds of

volatile organic compounds from a flexible package printing line for which compliance is to be

achieved through the use of 1 or more add-on emissions control devices, must be 1 of the

following, based upon a monthly averaging period:

(i) A minimum of 65% control efficiency if the press was first installed before March 14,

1995, and control installed before March 1, 2023.

(ii) A minimum of 70% control efficiency if the press was first installed before March 14,

1995, and control installed on or after March 1, 2023.

(iii) A minimum of 75% control if the press was installed on or after March 14, 1995, and

control installed before March 1, 2023.

(iv) A minimum of 80% control if the press was installed on or after March 14, 1995, and

control installed on or after March 1, 2023.

(d) An overall reduction in volatile organic compound emissions equivalent to the reductions

in subdivision (c) of this subrule, using a combination of control efficiency and low volatile organic

compound content materials.

(6) Facilities must conduct the following work practice standards for cleaning materials:

(a) Keep cleaning materials and used shop towels in closed containers.

(b) Convey cleaning materials from 1 location to another in closed containers or pipes.

(7) Compliance with the emission limits specified in this rule must be based upon all of the

following provisions, as applicable:

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(a) Compliance with the emission limit specified in subrule (5)(a) or (b) of this rule must be

based upon all inks, coatings, and adhesives that are used during each calendar month by using

manufactures formulation data for pounds of material, pounds of solids, and volatile organic

compounds in each product.

(b) Compliance with the overall reduction specified in subrule (5)(c) of this rule must be

based upon all inks, coatings, and adhesives that are used during each month, calculated using

methods described in R 336.2040(11).

(c) Compliance with the emission limit specified in subrule (4) of this rule must be

determined as described in R 336.1624(5), (6) and (11).

(d) Sources demonstrating compliance with a control efficiency as required in subrule (5)(c)

of this rule shall submit a stack testing protocol for approval by the department.

(e) If more than 1 control option or limit listed in subrule (5) of this rule is used on a graphic

arts line during a monthly averaging period, compliance must be determined separately for each

option used and be based upon all inks, coatings, and adhesives used for each option during each

monthly averaging period.

(8) A person that is responsible for the operation of a graphic arts line shall obtain current

information and keep records necessary for a determination of compliance with this rule, as

follows:

(a) For lines subject to subrule (5)(a) of this rule:

(i) The volume fraction of volatile organic compounds in each ink, coating, and adhesive as

applied, each month.

(ii) The pounds of solids as applied, each month.

(b) For lines subject to subrule (5)(b) of this rule:

(i) The volume fraction of volatile organic compounds in each ink, coating, or adhesive, as

applied, each month.

(ii) The pounds of materials as applied, each month.

(c) For lines subject to subrule (5)(c) of this rule, follow requirements as described in R

336.2041(10)(d) and (e).

(d) For lines subject to subrule (4) of this rule, follow requirements as described in

R 336.1624(4) and (12).

(e) For cleaning operations, maintain a record of all cleaning materials utilized and their

volume fraction of volatile organic compounds on a monthly basis. When shop towels are properly

stored and conveyed as required by subrule (6) of this rule, the affected source may use a retention

factor from cleaning solutions of up to 50% for VOCs with a composite vapor pressure of no more

than 10 mmHg at 20 degrees Celsius.

(f) For flexible package printing lines that are exempt as allowed by subrule (3) of this rule,

keep adequate records of actual emission rates on a 12-month rolling average basis.

History: 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1625 Emission of volatile organic compound from existing equipment utilized in

manufacturing synthesized pharmaceutical products.

Rule 625. (1) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic

compound from existing equipment utilized in the manufacturing of synthesized pharmaceutical

products, unless all of the provisions of this rule are met or unless an equivalent control method,

as approved by the department under R 336.1602(2), is implemented.

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(2) A person shall not operate an existing reactor, distillation operation, crystallizer,

centrifuge, or vacuum dryer, unless the emissions from this equipment are controlled by either of

the following:

(a) A condenser, such that the outlet gas temperature does not exceed the following levels:

(i) Minus 25 degrees Celsius (minus 13 degrees Fahrenheit) when the sum of the partial

pressure or pressures of the volatile organic compound or compounds in the gas stream, as

measured at 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit), is greater than 300 millimeters of mercury

(5.8 pounds per square inch).

(ii) Minus 15 degrees Celsius (5 degrees Fahrenheit) when the sum of the partial pressure or

pressures of the volatile organic compound or compounds in the gas stream, as measured at 20

degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit), is greater than 150 millimeters of mercury (2.9 pounds

per square inch).

(iii) Zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) when the sum of the partial pressure or

pressures of the volatile organic compound or compounds in the gas stream, as measured at 20

degrees Celsius (68degrees Fahrenheit), is greater than 75 millimeters of mercury (1.5 pounds per

square inch).

(iv) Ten degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit) when the sum of the partial pressure or

pressures of the volatile organic compound or compounds in the gas stream, as measured at 20

degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit), is greater than 52.5 millimeters of mercury (1.0 pounds

per square inch).

(v) Twenty-five degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) when the sum of the partial

pressure or pressures of the volatile organic compound or compounds in the gas stream, as

measured at 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit), is greater than 26.2 millimeters of

mercury (0.5 pounds per square inch).

(b) An alternative control technology approved by the department under R 336.1602(2), the

use of which results in an emission level no greater than would occur by meeting the provisions of

subdivision (a) of this subrule. For purposes of comparing the actual emission level from an

alternative control technology to the allowable emission level resulting from meeting the

provisions of subdivision (a) of this subrule, the actual emission level must be determined using

the methods described in 40 CFR part 60, appendix A and the allowable emission level must be

determined using the calculation methods described in appendix B of "Control of Volatile Organic

Emissions From Manufacture of Synthesized Pharmaceutical Products," EPA-450/2-78-029, both

adopted by reference in R 336.1902.

(3) For the purpose of this rule, the sum of the partial pressure or pressures of the volatile

organic compound or compounds in the gas stream is to be determined as follows:

Where:

푛

∑

Pt = _푖=1(푃푖)(푋푖)

Pt = Sum of the partial pressures of all volatile organic compounds.

Pi = Vapor pressure of volatile organic compounds at 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees

Fahrenheit).

Xi = Mole fraction of volatile organic compounds in liquid mixture.

n = Number of different volatile organic compounds in liquid mixture.

i = Individual volatile organic compound.

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The mole fraction, Xi, is determined as follows:

Xi = moles of "i" in liquid mixture total moles of liquid mixture

The total moles of liquid mixture must include both the moles of volatile organic compounds

and volatile inorganic compounds, such as water, in the liquid mixture.

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of subrule (2)(a) of this rule, a person shall not be required

to reduce the temperature of a gas stream below the freezing point of a condensable component in

that gas stream if it can be demonstrated, using intrinsic chemical data, to the satisfaction of the

department under R 336.1602(3), that in doing so, the condenser would be rendered ineffective. In

this case, the temperature of the gas stream must be reduced as low as can be achieved without

freezing of the condenser occurring.

(5) The provisions of this rule do not apply to any single existing reactor, distillation

operation, crystallizer, centrifuge, or vacuum dryer that has a maximum uncontrolled volatile

organic compound emission rate of less than 15 pounds per day.

(6) A person shall not operate an existing air dryer or production equipment exhaust system

unless the volatile organic compound emissions from this equipment are reduced by not less than

90% if the uncontrolled volatile organic compound emissions are 330 pounds per day or more or

are reduced to less than or equal to 33 pounds per day if the uncontrolled volatile organic

compound emissions are less than 330 pounds per day.

(7) A person shall not load or allow the loading of a volatile organic compound that has a

vapor pressure of more than 210 millimeters of mercury (4.1 pounds per square inch), as measured

at 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit), from a truck or railcar into an existing stationary

vessel of more than a 2,000-gallon capacity, unless a vapor balance system or an alternate control

system that provides not less than 90% control of loading emissions is utilized.

(8) A person shall not store a volatile organic compound that has a vapor pressure of more

than 75 millimeters of mercury (1.5 pounds per square inch), as measured at 20 degrees Celsius

(68 degrees Fahrenheit), in an existing above ground stationary vessel, unless the stationary vessel

is equipped with a pressure/vacuum conservation vent set at plus or minus 1.5 millimeters of

mercury (0.03 pounds per square inch) or an alternate control system at least as effective, under

R 336.1602(2). For purposes of comparing the actual emission level from an alternative control

technology to the allowable emission level resulting from the use of a pressure/vacuum

conservation vent meeting this requirement, the actual emission level must be determined using

the methods described in 40 CFR part 60, appendix A, and the allowable emission level must be

determined using the calculation methods described in appendix B of "Control of Volatile Organic

Emissions From Manufacture of Synthesized Pharmaceutical Products", EPA-450/2-78-029, both

adopted by reference in R 336.1902.

(9) A person shall not operate an existing centrifuge, rotary vacuum filter, or other filter that

has an exposed liquid surface, if the liquid contains a volatile organic compound or compounds

and the sum of the partial pressure or pressures of volatile organic compound or compounds is

26.2 millimeters of mercury (0.5 pounds per square inch) or more, as measured at 20 degrees

Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit), unless the equipment is enclosed.

(10) A person shall not operate an existing in-process tank that may contain a volatile organic

compound at any time, unless the tank is equipped with a cover and the cover remains closed,

except when production, sampling, maintenance, or inspection procedures require operator access.

(11) A person shall not operate any existing equipment utilized in the manufacturing of

synthesized pharmaceutical products from which a liquid containing a volatile organic compound

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or compounds can be observed dripping or running, unless the leak is repaired immediately, if

possible, but not later than the first time the equipment is off-line for a period of time that is long

enough to complete the repair.

(12) A person who is responsible for the operation of a synthesized pharmaceutical process

subject to the provisions of this rule shall obtain current information and maintain records that are

necessary for a determination of compliance with the provisions of this rule. The information must

include all of the following:

(a) For operations subject to subrule (2) of this rule, all of the following information:

(i) A list of all volatile organic compounds in each gas stream.

(ii) The vapor pressure, as measured at 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit), of each

volatile organic compound.

(iii) The mole fraction of each volatile organic compound in the liquid mixture.

(iv) Continuous records of the gas outlet temperature of each condenser or of a parameter

that ensures proper operation of an equivalent control device used pursuant to subrule (2)(b) of

this rule.

(b) For operations that comply with subrule (5) of this rule, the amount of material entering

and exiting each reactor, distillation operation, crystallizer, centrifuge, and vacuum dryer.

(c) For air dryers subject to subrule (6) of this rule, the amount of material entering and

exiting each air dryer.

(d) For operations subject to subrule (7) of this rule, the following information:

(i) The date when each stationary vessel is loaded.

(ii) The type and vapor pressure, as measured at 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit),

of each volatile organic compound loaded into each stationary vessel.

(e) For operations subject to subrule (9) of this rule, all of the following information:

(i) A list of all volatile organic compounds in the liquid.

(ii) The vapor pressure, as measured at 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit), of each

volatile organic compound.

(iii) The mole fraction of each volatile organic compound in the liquid mixture.

(f) For operations subject to subrule (11) of this rule, the following information:

(i) The date each leak was detected.

(ii) The date each leak was repaired.

History: 1981 AACS; 1993 AACS; 2000 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1626 Rescinded.

History: 1981 AACS; 1989 AACS.

R 336.1627 Delivery vessels; vapor collection systems.

Rule 627. (1) A person shall not operate any delivery vessel that is subject to control by a

vapor collection system, either vapor balance or recovery system, required by R 336.1606, R

336.1607, R 336.1608, or R 336.1609 unless all of the provisions of this rule are met.

(2) Delivery vessels must comply with all requirements described in the 40 CFR part 60, appendix

A, method 27, adopted by reference in R 336.1902.

(3) The owner of any delivery vessel that is subject to subrule (1) of this rule shall test the delivery

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vessel in accordance with 40 CFR part 60, appendix A, method 27, within 1 year after the date of

the previous test. Notification of the exact time and location of the test must be given to the

department, in writing, not less than 7 days before the actual test. If the time or location of the test

changes for any reason, then the owner or operator shall notify the department as soon as practical.

(4) The test must comply with documentation requirements described in 40 CFR part 60,

appendix A, method 27 and be submitted to the department within 30 days after the test completion

and in a form acceptable to the department. Upon successful completion of the required testing,

the vessel is provisionally certified providing the department does not invalidate the certification

by issuing disapproval within 45 days after receipt of the results.

(5) There must be no visible liquid leaks from the vessel or collection system, except when the

disconnection of dry breaks in liquid lines produces a few drops of liquid.

(6) A person shall not operate any vapor collection system, either vapor balance or recovery

system, required by R 336.1606, R 336.1607, R 336.1608, and R 336.1609 unless the provisions

of subrules (7) to (11) of this rule are met.

(7) There must be no gas detector reading greater than or equal to 100% of the lower explosive

limit at a distance of 1 inch from the location of the potential leak in the vapor collection system.

Leaks must be detected by a combustible gas detector using the test procedure described in R

336.2005.

(8) There must be no visible leaks, except from the disconnection of bottom loading dry

breaks and from raising top loading vapor heads, where a few drops are allowed.

(9) The vapor collection system must be designed and operated to prevent gauge pressure in

the delivery vessel from exceeding 0.6 pounds per square inch and to prevent vacuum from

exceeding -0.2 pounds per square inch gauge.

(10) The department may require the owner or operator of any vapor collection system subject

to the provisions of subrule (6) of this rule to test the system in accordance with R 336.2005. The

tests must be conducted within 60 days following receipt of written notification from the

department. Notification of the exact time and location of the test must be given to the department,

in writing, not less than 7 days before the actual test. Documentation of the test that states the date

and location of the test, test procedures, the type of equipment used, and the results of the test must

be submitted to the department within 60 days following the last date of the test. If the time or

location of the test changes for any reason, then the owner or operator shall notify the department

as soon as practical.

(11) Any delivery vessel or component of a vapor collection system that fails to meet any

provision of this rule must not be operated until the necessary repairs have been made, the vessel

or collection system has been retested, and the test results have been submitted to the department.

History: 1981 AACS; 1993 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2006 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1628 Emission of volatile organic compounds from components of existing

process equipment used in manufacturing synthetic organic chemicals and polymers;

monitoring program.

Rule 628. (1) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of a volatile organic compound

from a component of existing manufacturing process equipment at a synthetic organic chemical

and polymer manufacturing plant located in any of the following counties, unless the provisions

of subrules (2) to (16) of this rule are met or unless an equivalent control method, as approved by

the department under R 336.1602(2), including the control method described in “Standards of

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Performance for Equipment Leaks of VOC in the Synthetic Organic Chemicals Manufacturing

Industry for which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After January 5,

1981, and on or Before November 7, 2006,” 40 CFR part 60, subpart VV adopted by reference in

R 336.1902, is implemented:

(a) Western portion of Allegan.

(b) Berrien.

(c) Kent.

(d) Livingston.

(e) Macomb.

(f) Monroe.

(g) Muskegon.

(h) Oakland.

(i) Ottawa.

(j) St. Clair.

(k) Washtenaw.

(l) Wayne.

(2) A person shall not operate existing manufacturing process equipment at a synthetic

organic chemical and polymer manufacturing plant unless a monitoring program is implemented.

The monitoring program must provide for all of the following:

(a) A quarterly inspection of all components in light liquid or gaseous volatile organic

compound service that are not designated as difficult-to-monitor components.

(b) An annual inspection of all difficult-to-monitor components in light liquid or gaseous

volatile organic compound service. Annual inspections must take place during the period of April

1 to June 30.

(c) A weekly visual inspection of all seals of pumps in light liquid service.

(d) An immediate inspection of all components from which a liquid, including a volatile

organic compound, is observed dripping or from which a gaseous volatile organic compound is

observed venting to the atmosphere.

(e) Within 2 normal business days after it begins venting to the atmosphere, an inspection of

each relief valve from which a volatile organic compound could discharge.

(f) An inspection, as soon as is practical, but not later than 5 calendar days, after the repair

of a component that was found leaking.

(3) Except for the visual inspections required by the provisions of subrule (2)(c) of this rule,

all inspections must be performed using equipment and procedures as specified in 40 CFR part 60,

appendix A, method 21, adopted by reference in R 336.1902. A component is leaking when a

concentration of more than 10,000 ppm, by volume, as methane or hexane, is measured by method

21.

(4) If implementation of the quarterly leak detection program as specified in subrule (2)(a) of

this rule shows that 2% or less of the process valves in a given process unit are leaking for 2

consecutive quarters, then the inspections of process valves in that unit are not required for 1

quarter. If 2% or less of the process valves in a given process unit are leaking for 5 consecutive

quarters, then the inspections may be performed annually. If a subsequent inspection shows that

more than 2% of the process valves are leaking, then quarterly inspections of valves shall again be

required.

(5) The percentage of valves leaking on a process unit, as referenced in subrule (4) of this

rule, must be determined by dividing the total number of valves found to be leaking on the process

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unit during the specified monitoring period by the total number of valves on the process unit that

are required to be monitored by this rule.

(6) The provisions of subrule (2) of this rule do not apply to either of the following:

(a) A component that is equipped with a closed vent system that is capable of capturing and

transporting a leakage from the component to a control device that is designed and operated to

reduce the volatile organic compound emissions vented to it by 95% or more.

(b) An unsafe-to-monitor component, until conditions would no longer expose monitoring

personnel to immediate danger.

(7) The provisions of this rule do not apply to any of the following:

(a) A component that contains or contacts a gaseous stream with a volatile organic compound

concentration of less than 10% by weight. Procedures that conform to the general methods in the

following ASTM standards, adopted by reference in R 336.1902, must be used to determine the

percentage of volatile organic compound contents in the process fluid that is contained in or

contacts a piece of equipment:

(i) Standard Practice for General Techniques of Infrared Quantitative Analysis, ASTM

E168.

(ii) Standard Practices for General Techniques of Ultraviolet-Visible Quantitative Analysis,

ASTM E169.

(iii) Standard Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography, ASTM E260.

(b) A component that operates under a vacuum.

(c) Components of synthetic organic chemical and polymer manufacturing process units that

produce 1,100 tons per calendar year or less of light liquid or gaseous volatile organic compounds.

(d) A relief valve that has an upstream rupture disc.

(8) A person shall seal open-ended lines with a second valve, a blind flange, a cap, or a plug,

except when the open end is in use, as with relief valves, double block and bleed valves, and

composite samplers. In the case of a second valve, the upstream valve must be closed first after

each use.

(9) A component that is found to be leaking pursuant to the monitoring program provisions

of subrule (2) of this rule or for another reason must be repaired. Except as provided in subrule

(11) of this rule, the leak must be repaired as soon as possible, but not more than 15 days after the

leak is detected. Until the leak is repaired and retested verifying a successful repair, the component

that is causing the leak must bear a weather-resistant, numbered identifying tag that indicates the

date the leak was discovered.

(10) A log of all leaks that are detected under subrule (2) of this rule must be maintained by

the person who operates the synthetic organic chemical and polymer manufacturing plant. The log

must list all of the following information:

(a) The leaking component and synthetic organic chemical and polymer manufacturing

process unit.

(b) The number of the identifying tag.

(c) The date the leak was discovered.

(d) The date the leak was repaired.

(e) The date the component was retested after the repair, with an indication of the testing

results.

(f) The person or persons who performed the inspections.

(11) All of the following provisions apply to delays in the repair of leaking components:

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(a) If a leak cannot be repaired within 15 calendar days because the leaking component

cannot be repaired unless the synthetic organic chemical and polymer manufacturing process unit

is shut down, then the person who operates the synthetic organic chemical and polymer

manufacturing plant shall maintain a log of the non-repair and the leak must be repaired at the next

unit turnaround.

(b) If a leak cannot be repaired within 15 calendar days due to circumstances beyond the

control of the person who operates the synthetic organic chemical and polymer manufacturing

plant, then the person shall notify the department of the circumstances causing the delay in repair

before the end of the fifteenth day and maintain a log of the non-repair. The leak must be repaired

in an expeditious manner, which must be within 6 months after the date the leak was detected.

(c) The log specified in subdivisions (a) and (b) of this subrule must list all of the following

information:

(i) The leaking component and synthetic organic chemical and polymer manufacturing

process unit.

(ii) The date the leak was discovered.

(iii) The reason why the leak cannot be repaired within 15 days.

(iv) The estimated date of repair.

(v) The number of the identifying tag.

(12) A log of all unsafe-to-monitor components that are not part of the written program as

required by subrule (14) of this rule must be maintained by the person that operates the synthetic

organic chemical and polymer manufacturing plant. This log must list all of the following

information:

(a) The unsafe-to-monitor component and synthetic organic chemical and polymer

manufacturing process unit.

(b) The number of the identifying tag.

(c) The reason why the component was unsafe to monitor.

(d) The date or dates the component was unsafe to monitor.

(13) Not later than 25 calendar days after the end of the previous quarter, the person that

operates the synthetic organic chemical and polymer manufacturing plant shall submit, to the

department, a report that contains all of the following information for that quarter:

(a) The total number of components tested, by type.

(b) The total number of components which are found leaking and which are repaired, by type.

(c) The total number of components, by synthetic organic chemical and polymer

manufacturing process unit and type, which are found to be leaking and are not repaired within the

required time period and the reason for non-repair.

(d) The type or types of monitoring equipment utilized during the quarter.

(e) The total number of unsafe-to-monitor components that are logged as required by subrule

(12) of this rule. The report required by this subrule must be made on a form that is provided by

the department.

(14) A person that is subject to the provisions of this rule shall develop a written program

detailing how the provisions of this rule will be implemented. The program must include listings,

by type and synthetic organic chemical and polymer manufacturing process unit, of all of the

following:

(a) All components that are regularly inspected as required in subrule (2) of this rule.

(b) All components that are equipped with a closed vent system subject to the provisions of

subrule (6)(a) of this rule.

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(c) All components that are exempted from the provisions of this rule pursuant to the

provisions of subrule (7)(b), (c), and (d) of this rule.

(d) All difficult-to-monitor components in light liquid or gaseous volatile organic compound

service.

(e) All components that are located outside a building, which can only be monitored by

elevating the monitoring personnel more than 6 feet above ground level, and are unsafe to monitor

during the period of November 1 to March 31.

(15) The written program required by the provisions of subrule (14) of this rule and the logs

required by the provisions of subrules (10), (11), and (12) of this rule must be made available, to

any representative of the department, on Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., at the

synthetic organic chemical and polymer manufacturing plant. The logs must be maintained for a

minimum of 2 years.

(16) If a synthetic organic chemical and polymer manufacturing process unit that was

previously exempt pursuant to the provisions of subrule (7)(c) of this rule produces light liquid or

gaseous volatile organic compounds in excess of 1,100 tons in a calendar year, then the provisions

of this rule apply. Inspections begin no later than 6 months after the end of that calendar year and

are maintained for as long as the applicable equipment is in operation.

History: 1989 AACS; 1993 AACS; 1997 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1629 Emission of volatile organic compounds from components of existing

process equipment used in processing natural gas; monitoring program.

Rule 629. (1) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of a volatile organic compound

from a component of existing process equipment at a natural gas processing plant located in any

of the following counties, unless all of the provisions of subrules (2) to (16) of this rule are met or

unless an equivalent control method, as approved by the department under R 336.1602(2), is

implemented:

(a) Western portion of Allegan.

(b) Berrien.

(c) Kent.

(d) Livingston.

(e) Macomb.

(f) Monroe.

(g) Muskegon.

(h) Oakland.

(i) Ottawa.

(j) St. Clair.

(k) Washtenaw.

(l) Wayne.

(2) A person shall not operate existing process equipment at a natural gas processing plant

unless a monitoring program is implemented. The monitoring program must provide for all of the

following:

(a) A quarterly inspection of all components in gaseous or liquid volatile organic compound

service that are not designated as difficult-to-monitor components.

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(b) An annual inspection of all difficult-to-monitor components in gaseous or liquid volatile

organic compound service. Annual inspections must take place during the period of April 1 to June

30.

(c) A weekly visual inspection of all pump seals from which volatile organic compounds

could leak.

(d) An immediate inspection of all components from which a liquid, including a volatile

organic compound, is observed dripping or from which a gaseous volatile organic compound is

observed venting to the atmosphere.

(e) Within 2 normal business days after it begins venting to the atmosphere, an inspection of

each relief valve from which a volatile organic compound could discharge.

(f) An inspection, as soon as is practical but no later than 5 calendar days after the repair, of

a component that was found leaking.

(3) Except for the visual inspections required by the provisions of subrule (2)(c) of this rule,

all inspections must be performed using equipment and procedures as specified in 40 CFR part 60,

appendix A, method 21, adopted by reference in R 336.1902. A component is leaking when a

concentration of more than 10,000 ppm, by volume, as methane or hexane, is measured by method

21.

(4) If implementation of the quarterly leak detection program as specified in subrule (2)(a) of

this rule shows that 2% or less of the process valves in a given process unit are leaking for 2

consecutive quarters, then the inspections on process valves in that process unit are not required

for 1 quarter. If 2% or less of the process valves in a given process unit are leaking for 5 consecutive

quarters, then the inspection may be performed annually. If a subsequent inspection shows that

more than 2% of the process valves are leaking, then quarterly inspections of valves shall again be

required.

(5) The percentage of valves leaking on a process unit, as referenced in subrule (4) of this

rule, must be determined by dividing the total number of valves that are found to be leaking on the

process unit during the specified monitoring period by the total number of valves on the process

unit that are required to be monitored by this rule.

(6) A relief valve that is located in a nonfractionating plant that is inspected only by nonplant

personnel may be inspected after a pressure release the next time that the inspecting personnel are

at the plant, instead of within 5 days as specified in subrule (2)(e) of this rule. A relief valve must

not be allowed to operate for more than 30 days after a pressure release without an inspection.

(7) The provisions of subrule (2) of this rule do not apply to any of the following:

(a) A component that is equipped with a closed vent system that is capable of capturing and

transporting a leakage from the component to a control device that is designed and operated to

reduce the volatile organic compound emissions vented to it by 95% or more.

(b) A pump that is equipped with a dual seal system that includes a barrier fluid and is

equipped with a sensor that will detect a failure of the seal system.

(c) An unsafe-to-monitor component, until conditions do not expose monitoring personnel

to immediate danger.

(8) The provisions of this rule do not apply to any of the following:

(a) A component, except any in field gas service, that contains or contacts a process stream that

has a volatile organic compound concentration of less than 1.0% by weight. A component in field

gas service is excluded from the provisions of this subrule. Procedures that conform to the general

methods in the following ASTM standards, adopted by reference in R 336.1902, must be used to

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determine the percentage of volatile organic compound contents in the process fluid that is

contained in or contacts a piece of equipment:

(i) Standard Practice for General Techniques of Infrared Quantitative Analysis, ASTM

E168.

(ii) Standard Practices for General Techniques of Ultraviolet-Visible Quantitative Analysis,

ASTM E169.

(iii) Standard Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography, ASTM E260.

(b) A component that operates under a vacuum.

(c) A component in heavy liquid service.

(d) A reciprocating compressor in field gas service.

(e) A natural gas processing plant which has a capacity of less than 10,000,000 cubic feet per

day and which does not fractionate natural gas liquids.

(f) A relief valve that has an upstream rupture disc.

(9) A person shall seal open-ended lines with a second valve, blind flange, cap, or plug, except

when the open end is in use, as with relief valves and double block and bleed valves. In the case

of a second valve, the upstream valve must be closed first after each use.

(10) A component that is found to be leaking pursuant to the monitoring program provisions

of subrule (2) of this rule or for another reason must be repaired. Except as provided in subrule

(12) of this rule, the leak must be repaired as soon as possible, but not more than 15 days after the

leak is detected. Until the leak is repaired and retested verifying a successful repair, the component

that is causing the leak shall bear a weather-resistant, numbered identifying tag that indicates the

date the leak was discovered.

(11) A log of all leaks that are detected pursuant to the provisions of this rule must be

maintained by the person that operates the natural gas processing plant. The log must list all of the

following information:

(a) The leaking component and natural gas process unit.

(b) The number of the identifying tag.

(c) The date the leak was discovered.

(d) The date the leak was repaired.

(e) The date the component was retested after the repair, with an indication of the testing

results.

(f) The person or persons who performed the inspections.

(12) All of the following provisions apply to delays in the repair of leaking components:

(a) If a leak cannot be repaired within 15 calendar days because the leaking component

cannot be repaired unless the natural gas process unit is shut down, then the person that operates

the natural gas processing plant shall maintain a log of the non-repair and the leak must be repaired

at the next unit turnaround.

(b) If a leak cannot be repaired within 15 calendar days due to circumstances beyond the

control of the person that operates the natural gas processing plant, then the person shall notify the

department of the circumstances causing the delay in repair before the end of the fifteenth day and

maintain a log of the non-repair. The leak must be repaired in an expeditious manner, which must

not be more than 6 months after the date the leak was detected.

(c) The log specified in subdivisions (a) and (b) of this subrule must list all of the following

information:

(i) The leaking component and natural gas process unit.

(ii) The date the leak was discovered.

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(iii) The reason why the leak cannot be repaired within 15 days.

(iv) The estimated date of repair.

(v) The number of the identifying tag.

(13) A log of all unsafe-to-monitor components that are not part of the written program as

required by the provisions of subrule (15) of this rule must be maintained by the person that

operates the natural gas processing plant. The log must list all of the following information:

(a) The unsafe-to-monitor component and natural gas process unit.

(b) The number of the identifying tag.

(c) The reason why the component was unsafe to monitor.

(d) The date or dates the component was unsafe to monitor.

(14) No later than 25 calendar days after the end of the previous quarter, the person that

operates the natural gas processing plant shall submit, to the department, a report that contains all

of the following information for that quarter:

(a) The total number of components tested, by type.

(b) The total number of components that are found leaking and are repaired, by type.

(c) The total number of components, by natural gas process unit and type that are found to

be leaking and are not repaired within the required time period and the reason for non-repair.

(d) The type or types of monitoring equipment utilized during the quarter.

(e) The total number of unsafe-to-monitor components that are logged as required by the

provisions of subrule (13) of this rule. The report required by this subrule must be made on a form

that is provided by the department.

(15) A person that is subject to the provisions of this rule shall develop a written program

detailing how the provisions of this rule will be implemented. The program must include listings,

by type and natural gas process unit, of all of the following:

(a) All components that are regularly inspected as required in subrule (2) of this rule.

(b) All components that are subject to the provisions of subrule (7)(a) and (b) of this rule.

(c) All components that are exempted from the provisions of this rule pursuant to the

provisions of subrule (8) of this rule.

(d) All difficult-to-monitor components in gaseous or liquid volatile organic compound

service.

(e) All components which are located outside a building, which can only be monitored by

elevating the monitoring personnel more than 6 feet above ground level, and which are unsafe to

monitor during the period of November 1 to March 31.

(16) The written program required by the provisions of subrule (15) of this rule and the logs

required by the provisions of subrules (11), (12), and (13) of this rule must be made available, to

any representative of the department, on Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., at the

natural gas processing plant. The logs must be maintained for a minimum of 2 years.

History: 1989 AACS; 1993 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1630 Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing paint manufacturing

processes.

Rule 630. (1) 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 under R 336.1602(2), is implemented:

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(a) Western portion of Allegan.

(b) Berrien.

(c) Kent.

(d) Livingston.

(e) Macomb.

(f) Monroe.

(g) Muskegon.

(h) Oakland.

(i) Ottawa.

(j) St. Clair.

(k) Washtenaw.

(l) Wayne.

(2) All stationary and portable mixing tanks and high-speed dispersion mills must 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 must be

covered at all times, except when operator access is necessary.

(3) The cleaning of paint manufacturing equipment and paint shipping containers must be

done by methods and materials that minimize the emission of volatile organic compounds.

These methods and materials must 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 must 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; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1631 Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing process equipment

utilized in manufacture of polystyrene or other organic resins.

Rule 631. (l) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of volatile organic compounds

from existing process equipment that is utilized in the manufacturing of polystyrene or other

organic resins located in any of the following counties, unless all of the provisions of subrules (2)

to (10) of this rule are met or unless an equivalent control method, as approved by the department

under R 336.1602(2), is implemented:

(a) Western portion of Allegan.

(b) Berrien.

(c) Kent.

(d) Livingston.

(e) Macomb.

(f) Monroe.

(g) Muskegon.

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(h) Oakland.

(i) Ottawa.

(j) St. Clair.

(k) Washtenaw.

(l) Wayne.

(2) The emission of volatile organic compounds from existing material recovery equipment

that is utilized in the manufacture of polystyrene resin by a continuous process must not be more

than 0.12 pounds per 1,000 pounds of polystyrene resin produced.

(3) A person shall not operate an existing reactor, thinning tank, or blending tank that is

utilized in the manufacture of a completed organic resin unless either of the following provisions

is complied with:

(a) All volatile organic compounds emitted from existing reactors, thinning tanks, and

blending tanks must be vented to control equipment that is designed and operated to reduce the

quantity of volatile organic compounds by not less than 95 weight percent. Reflux condensers that

are essential to the operation of the resin reactor are not considered to be control equipment.

(b) The total volatile organic compounds emitted to the atmosphere from the reactors,

thinning tanks, and blending tanks do not exceed 0.5 pounds per 1,000 pounds of completed

organic resin produced.

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of subrule (3) of this rule, a person shall not operate an

existing reactor, thinning tank, or blending tank utilized in the manufacture of a dry organic resin

at the Solutia, Inc. of Trenton unless 1 of the following provisions is complied with:

(a) All volatile organic compounds emitted from existing reactors, thinning tanks, and

blending tanks must be vented to control equipment that is designed and operated to reduce the

quantity of volatile organic compounds by not less than 95 weight percent. Reflux condensers that

are essential to the operation of the resin reactor are not considered to be control equipment.

(b) The total volatile organic compounds emitted to the atmosphere from the reactors,

thinning tanks, and blending tanks do not exceed 2.6 pounds per 1,000 pounds of dry organic resin

produced.

(5) Compliance with the emission limits specified in subrules (2), (3), and (4) of this rule

must be determined using the method described in R 336.2060 or an alternate method acceptable

to the department. Upon request by the department, a person that is responsible for processes that

are subject to the provisions of subrule (2), (3), or (4) of this rule shall submit, to the department,

test data necessary for a determination of compliance.

(6) Compliance with the emission limits specified in subrules (2), (3), and (4) of this rule

must be determined using the method described in R 336.2060 or an alternate method acceptable

to the department under R 336.1602(2). Upon request by the department, a person that is

responsible for processes that are subject to the provisions of subrule (2), (3), or (4) of this rule

shall submit, to the department, test data necessary for a determination of compliance including,

but not limited to, the following:

(a) Emissions test data.

(b) Material balance calculations.

(c) Process production rates.

(d) Control equipment specifications and operating parameters.

(7) A person that is responsible for the operation of existing process equipment that is subject

to the provisions of this rule shall submit, to the department, a written program for compliance

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with this rule or evidence of compliance with this rule. The written program for compliance must

be submitted to the department before October 19, 1989.

(8) The program required by subrule (7) of this rule must include the method by which

compliance with this rule must be achieved, a description of new equipment to be installed or

modifications to existing equipment to be made, and a timetable that specifies, at a minimum, all

of the following dates:

(a) The date or dates equipment must be ordered.

(b) The date or dates construction, modification, or process changes must begin.

(c) The date or dates initial start-up of equipment must begin.

(d) The date or dates final compliance must be achieved.

(9) A person may discontinue the operation of a natural gas-fired afterburner that is used to

achieve compliance with the emission limits in this rule, between November 1 and March 31,

unless the afterburner is used to achieve compliance with, or is required by, any of the following:

(a) Another provision of these rules.

(b) A permit to install.

(c) A permit to operate.

(d) A voluntary agreement.

(e) A performance contract.

(f) A stipulation.

(g) An order of the department.

(10) If the operation of a natural gas-fired afterburner is discontinued between November 1

and March 31 pursuant to the provisions of subrule (9) of this rule, then both of the following

provisions apply during this time period:

(a) All other provisions of this rule, except for the emission limits, remain in effect.

(b) All other measures that are used to comply with the emission limits in this rule between

April 1 and October 31 must continue to be used.

History: 1989 AACS; 1993 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1632 Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing automobile, truck,

and business machine plastic part coating lines.

Rule 632. (1) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of volatile organic compounds

from an automobile, truck, or business machine plastic part coating line in any of the following

counties unless all of the provisions of subrules (2) to (14) of this rule are met, as applicable:

(a) Western portion of Allegan.

(b) Berrien.

(c) Kent.

(d) Livingston.

(e) Macomb.

(f) Monroe.

(g) Muskegon.

(h) Oakland.

(i) Ottawa.

(j) St. Clair.

(k) Washtenaw.

(l) Wayne.

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(2) The following provisions must be met:

(a) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of volatile organic compounds from the

coating of plastic parts of automobiles and trucks from any existing coating line in excess of the

applicable emission rates as specified in table 66.

(b) Except as provided for in subrule (10) of this rule, any coating that is subject to an

emission rate specified in table 66 must not be applied with conventional air-atomizing spray

equipment. All spray equipment must be installed, maintained, and operated in accordance with

the recommendations and design of the equipment manufacturer.

(c) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of volatile organic compounds from the

coating of plastic parts of business machines from any existing coating line in excess of the

applicable emission rates as specified in table 67.

(d) Except as provided for in subrule (10) of this rule, any prime or topcoat coating that is

subject to the emission rate specified in table 67 must not be applied with air-atomizing spray

equipment. All spray equipment must be installed, maintained, and operated in accordance with

the recommendations and design of the equipment manufacturer.

(3) If a part consists of both plastic and metal surfaces and is exempted from the provisions

of R 336.1621 or R 336.1621a based on the provisions of R 336.1621(9)(e) and R

336.1621a(2)(b)(ii) respectively, the part is subject to this rule.

(4) If a coating line is subject to the provisions of R 336.1610, R 336.1610a,

R 336.1621, or R 336.1621a, the coating line is exempt from this rule.

(5) A person that is responsible for the operation of a coating line that is subject to this rule

shall obtain current information and maintain daily records necessary for a determination of

compliance with the provisions of this rule, as required in R 336.2041.

(6) For each coating line, compliance with the emission limits specified in this rule is based

upon all of the following:

(a) The volume-weighted average of all coatings that belong to the same coating category

and are used during each calendar day averaging period. The department may specifically

authorize compliance, under R 336.1602(2), to be based upon a longer averaging period, not to

exceed more than 1 calendar month.

(b) If coatings belonging to more than 1 coating category are used on the same coating line

during the specified averaging period, then compliance must be determined separately for each

coating category.

(c) The information and records as required by subrule (5) of this rule.

(7) Compliance with the emission limits specified in subrule (2) of this rule, the method

described in either R 336.2040(12)(a) if the coating line does not have an add-on emissions control

device or R 336.2040(12)(b) if the coating line has 1 or more add-on emissions control devices.

(8) A modification of coating applicator equipment for the primary purpose of achieving

compliance with subrules (2)(b) and (d) of this rule, to the extent that the modification does not

increase the potential to emit, must not be subject to the provisions of R 336.1220 and R 336.1702.

(9) The provisions of this rule, with the exception of the provisions of subrule (5) of this rule,

do not apply to any of the following:

(a) Automobile, truck, or business machine plastic part coating lines which are within a

stationary source located within the 2015 ozone nonattainment areas and have a combined actual

emission rate of volatile organic compounds of less than or equal to 15 pounds per calendar day.

(b) Automobile, truck, or business machine plastic coating lines within any stationary source

located in Ottawa, the eastern portion of Muskegon as defined in R 336.1601, or Kent Counties

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and that have a total combined emission rate of volatile organic compounds from plastic coating

lines of less than 30 tons per calendar year. The total combined emission rate must include

emissions from coatings and coating operations exempted from this rule. If the total combined

emissions equal or exceed 30 tons in any subsequent year, the provisions of this rule permanently

applies to these plastic coating lines for as long as the applicable equipment is in operation.

(c) The application of adhesion primes.

(d) The application of electrostatic prep coats.

(e) The application of resist coats.

(f) The application of stencil coats.

(g) The application of texture coats to automobile or truck parts.

(h) The application of vacuum metalizing coatings.

(i) The application of gloss reducer.

(j) An automobile, truck, or business machine plastic part coating operation located in

Ottawa, the eastern portion of Muskegon, or Kent Counties consisting of an applicator and any

subsequent flash-off area or oven, or both, from which the total emission rate of volatile organic

compounds is equal to or less than 2,000 pounds per calendar month and 10.0 tons per calendar

year. The total combined emission rate of volatile organic compounds from these exempted

operations at a stationary source must not be more than 30.0 tons per calendar year. If the total

emission rate for an operation is more than 2,000 pounds in any subsequent month or 10 tons per

year in a subsequent year, the provisions of this rule permanently apply to these automobile, truck,

or business machine plastic part coating operations for as long as the applicable equipment is in

operation.

(k) Low-use coatings that total 55 gallons or less per rolling 12-month period at a stationary

source.

(10) The provisions of subrule (2)(b) and (d) of this rule do not apply to the equipment used

in any of the following:

(a) The application of the final coat of metallic topcoat.

(b) The application of waterborne coatings.

(c) The application of touch-up and repair coatings.

(d) Coating operations controlled by add-on emission controls.

(e) Coating operations for which an acceptable demonstration has been made that

conventional air-atomizing spray equipment is the only technically feasible application method.

(f) Other coating operations that together account for a total of 20% or less of the total volume

of coatings applied by nonexempt coating application equipment calculated on a calendar day

basis.

(11) A person may discontinue the operation of a natural gas-fired afterburner, that is used to

achieve compliance with the emission limits in this rule, between November 1 and March 31 unless

the afterburner is used to achieve compliance with, or is required by, any of the following:

(a) Another provision of these rules.

(b) A permit to install.

(c) A permit to operate.

(d) A voluntary agreement.

(e) A performance contract.

(f) A stipulation.

(g) An order of the department.

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(12) If the operation of a natural gas-fired afterburner is discontinued between November 1

and March 31 pursuant to the provisions of subrule (11) of this rule, then both of the following

provisions apply during this time period:

(a) All other provisions of this rule, except for the emission limits, remain in effect.

(b) All other measures that are used to comply with the emission limits in this rule between

April 1 and October 31 must continue to be used.

(13) Table 66 reads as follows:

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TABLE 66

Volatile organic compound emission limitations for existing

automobile and truck plastic parts coating lines

Coating category

Pounds of volatile organic compounds

allowed to be emitted per gallon of coating

(minus water) as applied

1. High bake coating--exterior and interior

parts^1,2

(a) Prime

Flexible coating

Nonflexible coating

(b) Topcoat

4.5

3.5

Basecoat

Clearcoat

4.3

4.0

4.3

Non-basecoat/clearcoat

2. Air-dried coating--exterior parts^1,3

Prime

4.8

Topcoat

Basecoat

5.0

4.5

5.0

5.2

Clearcoat

Non-basecoat/clearcoat

3. Air-dried coating—interior parts^1,3

4. Touch-up and repair³

¹For red and black coatings, the emission limitation must be determined by multiplying the appropriate limit in

this table by 1.15.

²When 40 CFR part 60, appendix A, method 24 is used to determine the volatile organic compound content of a

coating, the applicable emission limitation must be determined by adding 0.5 to the appropriate limit in this table.

³When 40 CFR part 60, appendix A, method 24 is used to determine the volatile organic compound content of a

coating, the applicable emission limitation must be determined by adding 0.1 to the appropriate limit in this table.

(14) Table 67 reads as follows:

1For red and black coatings, the emission limitation must be determined by multiplying the

appropriate limit in this table by 1.15.

2When 40 CFR part 60, appendix A, method 24 is used to determine the volatile organic

compound content of a coating, the applicable emission limitation must be determined by adding

0.5 to the appropriate limit in this table.

3When 40 CFR part 60, appendix A, method 24 is used to determine the volatile organic

compound content of a coating, the applicable emission limitation must be determined by adding

0.1 to the appropriate limit in this table.

(14) Table 67 reads as follows:

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TABLE 67

Volatile organic compound emission limitations for existing business machine plastic parts

coating lines

Coating category

Pounds of volatile organic compounds allowed to

be emitted per gallon of coating (minus water) as

applied

Prime

2.9

Topcoat

2.9

Texture coat

Fog coat

2.9

2.2

Touch-up and repair

2.9

History: 1989 AACS; 1993 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1633 Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing plastic parts and

products surface coating; and pleasure craft coating operations in 2015 ozone

nonattainment areas.

Rule 633. (1) As used in this rule:

(a) “Pleasure craft” means vessels that are manufactured or operated primarily for

recreational purposes, or leased, rented, or chartered to a person for recreation purposes. The

person responsible for the vessels is responsible for certifying that the intended use is for

recreational purposes.

(b) “Pleasure craft surface coating” means any marine coating, except unsaturated polyester

resin (fiberglass) coatings, applied by brush, spray, roller, or other means to a pleasure craft.

(2) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound from the

surface coating of miscellaneous plastic parts and products, or pleasure craft coatings in excess of

the limitations of this rule in miscellaneous plastic parts and products operations or pleasure craft

operations from any existing source located within the 2015 ozone nonattainment area, in excess

of the applicable emission rates provided in subrule (4) of this rule.

(3) The provisions of this rule do not apply to the following:

(a) With the exception of the requirements in subrule (6) of this rule, miscellaneous plastic

parts or pleasure craft coating lines within any stationary source and that have a total combined

actual emission rate of volatile organic compounds, including related cleaning activities, of less

than 15 pounds per day before consideration of controls. If the combined actual emission rate

equals or is more than 15 pounds per day for a subsequent day, then this rule permanently applies

to these coating lines.

(b) The portion of a plastic parts and products surface coating and pleasure craft coating

operations that is addressed in R 336.1610, R 336.1610a, R 336.1620,

R 336.1620a, R 336.1635, R 336.1636, R 336.1637, R 336.1638, and R 336.1639.

(c) Gel coats applied to fiber-reinforced plastic (fiberglass composite) products.

(d) Body fillers and putties used to repair surface defects in fiberglass composite parts, or

putties used to bond fiberglass composite parts together.

(e) The following plastic parts coatings processes are exempt from subrule (4) of this rule:

(i) Touch-up and repair coatings.

(ii) Stencil coatings applied on clear or transparent substrates.

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(iii) Clear or translucent coatings.

(iv) Coatings applied at a paint manufacturing facility while conducting performance tests

on the coatings.

(v) Any individual coating category used in volumes less than 50 gallons in any 1 year, if

substitute compliant coatings are not available, if the total usage of all coatings does not exceed

200 gallons per year, per facility.

(vi) Reflective coating applied to highway cones.

(vii) Mask coatings that are less than 0.5 millimeter thick (dried) and the area coated is less

than 25 square inches.

(viii) Electromagnetic interference/radio frequency interference shielding coatings.

(ix) Heparin-benzalkonium chloride containing coatings applied to medical devices, if the

total usage of all such coatings does not exceed 100 gallons per year, per facility.

(4) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound from

surface coatings from plastic parts and product operations or from surface coatings from pleasure

craft operations, unless the following provisions are met:

(a) A person responsible for the coating line engaged in the surface coating of existing

miscellaneous plastic parts and products, and surface coating of pleasure crafts in the 2015 ozone

nonattainment areas shall limit volatile organic compound emissions from all volatile organic

compound-containing materials, such as coatings, thinners, and other additives, used by each

miscellaneous plastic parts and products, and pleasure craft surface coating line by complying with

either subdivision (c), (d), or (e) of this subrule.

(b) A person subject to this rule shall not apply volatile organic compound-containing

coatings to existing miscellaneous plastic parts and products, or pleasure craft surfaces subject to

the provisions of this rule, unless the coating is applied with properly operating equipment

according to an operating procedure specified by the equipment manufacturer, executive officer,

or designee, and by the use of 1 of the following methods:

(i) Electrostatic attraction.

(ii) Flow coat.

(iii) Dip coat.

(iv) Roll coater.

(v) High-Volume, Low-Pressure (HVLP) Spray.

(vi) Airless spray.

(vii) Air-assisted airless spray.

(viii) A person subject to this rule may request, in writing to the department, and the

department may approve, other coating application methods that demonstrate the capability of

achieving a transfer efficiency equivalent to or better than that achieved by HVLP spraying.

(c) A miscellaneous plastic parts coating and pleasure craft coating operation must not cause

or allow the emission of volatile organic compounds from the coating of metallic surfaces from

any plastic parts or pleasure craft coating line in any of the 2015 ozone nonattainment areas in

excess of the applicable content limits, expressed in terms of mass of volatile organic compound

per volume of coating excluding water and exempt compounds, as applied, as specified in table 68

and table 68-a, or emission rates expressed in terms of mass of volatile organic compound per

volume of solids as applied, as specified in table 68-b and table 68-c:

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TABLE 68

Plastic Parts and Products Volatile Organic Compound Content Limits

Coating Category

lbs VOC/gal coating

General 1 Component

2.3

General Multi Component

Electric Dissipating Coatings and Shock-Free Coatings

Extreme Performance

3.5

6.7

3.5 (2-pack coatings)

Metallic

3.5

Military Specification

2.8 (1-pack)

3.5 (2-pack)

Mold-Seal

6.3

5.7

6.7

Multi-colored Coatings

Optical Coatings

Vacuum-Metalizing

TABLE 68-a

Pleasure Craft Surface Coating Volatile Organic Compound Content Limits

lbs VOC/gal coating

Before January 1, 2026

lbs VOC/gal coating

On or after January 1, 2026

Coating Category

Extreme High Gloss Topcoat

High Gloss Topcoat

Pretreatment Wash Primers

Finish Primer/Surfacer

High Build Primer Surfacer

Aluminum Substrate

Antifoulant Coating

Other Substrate Antifoulant

Coating

5.0

3.5

6.5

5.0

2.8

4.7

4.1

3.5

6.5

3.5

2.8

4.7

3.4

3.5

2.8

3.5

All other pleasure craft

surface coatings for metal or

plastic

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TABLE 68-b

Plastic Parts and Products Volatile Organic Compound Emission Rate Limits

Coating Category

lbs VOC/gal solids

General 1 Component

3.35

General Multi Component

Electric Dissipating Coatings and Shock-Free Coatings

Extreme Performance

6.67

74.7

6.67 (2-pack coatings)

Metallic

6.67

Military Specification

4.52 (1-pack)

6.67 (2-pack)

43.7

Mold-Seal

Multi-colored Coatings

Optical Coatings

Vacuum-Metalizing

25.3

74.7

TABLE 68-c

Volatile organic compound emissions limitations for existing pleasure craft surface coating

lines.

lbs VOC/gal solids

Before January 01, 2026

lbs VOC/gal solids

On or after January 01, 2026

Coating Category

Extreme high gloss topcoat

High gloss topcoat

15.5

6.7

9.2

6.7

Pretreatment wash primers

Finish primer/surfacer

High build primer surfacer

Aluminum substrate

antifoulant coating

55.6

15.5

4.6

55.6

6.7

4.6

12.8

Other substrate antifoulant

coating

All other pleasure craft

surface coatings for metal or

plastic

6.3

6.7

4.4

6.7

(d) A miscellaneous plastic parts coating and pleasure craft coating operation applicable to

this rule can choose to use an equivalent volatile organic compound emission rate limit based on

the use of a combination of low-volatile organic compound coatings specified in table 68 to table

68-c, specified methods of application specified under subdivision (b) of this subrule, and add-on

controls. The overall emission reduction efficiency needed to demonstrate compliance is

determined each day as follows:

(i) Obtain the emission limitation from table 68 to table 68-c. If using the pound of volatile

organic compound per gallon of coating, excluding water, as applied limit from table 68 or table

68-b, then calculate the emission limitation in a solids basis according to the following equation:

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S = C / [1 – (C/7.36 lb/gal)]

Where:

S = The volatile organic compound emission limitation in terms of pound of volatile organic

compound per gallon of coating solids.

C = The volatile organic compound emission limitation in terms of pound of volatile organic

compound per gallon of coating, (excluding water) as applied.

(ii) Calculate the required overall emission reduction efficiency of the control system for the

day according to the following equation:

E = [(VOC_a– S)/VOC_a] x 100

Where:

E = The required overall emission reduction efficiency of the control system for the day.

VOCa = The maximum VOC content of the coatings, as applied, used each day on the subject

coating line, in units of lb VOC/gal coating solids, as determined by the applicable test methods

and procedures specified in subdivision (h) of this subrule.

S = The volatile organic compound emission limitation in terms of pound of volatile organic

compound per gallon of coating solids.

(e) Should product performance requirements or other needs dictate the use of higher-volatile

organic compound materials than those that would meet the recommended emission limits, a

facility can choose to use add-on control equipment that must have an overall control efficiency

of 90% or higher instead of using low-volatile organic compound coatings and specified

application methods.

(f) For each coating line, compliance with the emission limits specified in this rule is based

upon all of the following:

(i) The volume-weighted average of all coatings that belong to the same coating category,

and are used during each calendar day averaging period. The department may specifically

authorize compliance, under R 336.1602(2), to be based upon a longer averaging period, not to

exceed more than 1 calendar month.

(ii) If coatings belonging to more than 1 coating category are used on the same coating line

during the specified averaging period, then compliance must be determined separately for each

coating category.

(iii) The information and records as required by subrule (6) of this rule.

(g) Compliance with the emission limits specified in subrule (4) of this rule, must be

determined using the method described in either R 336.2040(12)(a) if the coating line does not

have an add-on emissions control device or R 336.2040(12)(b) if the coating line has 1 or more

add-on emissions control devices.

(5) The following work practices are required for storage, mixing operations, and handling

operations for coatings, thinners, cleaning, and coating-related waste materials. The person

responsible for a miscellaneous plastic parts coating and pleasure craft coating operation shall

develop written procedures for compliance with the following provisions:

(a) Store all volatile organic compound-containing coatings, thinners, coating-related waste,

and cleaning materials in closed containers.

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(b) Ensure that mixing and storage containers used for volatile organic compound-containing

coatings, thinners, coating-related waste, and cleaning materials are kept closed at all times, except

when depositing or removing these materials.

(c) Minimize spills of volatile organic compound-containing coatings, thinners, coating-

related waste, and cleaning materials.

(d) Convey volatile organic compound-containing coatings, thinners, coating-related waste,

and cleaning materials from 1 location to another in closed containers or pipes.

(e) Minimize volatile organic compound emissions from cleaning of application, storage,

mixing, and conveying equipment by ensuring that equipment cleaning is performed without

atomizing the cleaning solvent and all spent solvent is captured in closed containers.

(6) A person that is responsible for the operation of a coating line that is subject to this rule

shall obtain current information and maintain daily records necessary for the determination of

compliance with the provisions of this rule, as required in R 336.2041.

History: 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1634 Emissions of volatile organic compounds from existing industrial solvent

cleaning in 2015 ozone nonattainment areas.

Rule 634. (1) As used in this rule, “composite partial vapor pressure” means the sum of the

partial pressures of the VOC compounds in a solvent.

(2) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound from the

use of solvent materials in excess of the limitations of this rule in solvent cleaning operations,

which are described as follows:

(a) Released during the production, repair, maintenance, or servicing of parts, products, tools,

machinery, equipment or in general work areas including storage or disposal of these solvent

materials.

(b) Located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment area.

(3) With the exception of subrule (6) of this rule, the provisions of this rule do not apply to

the following activities:

(a) Janitorial cleaning.

(b) Stripping of cured coatings, cured ink, or cured adhesives.

(c) Cleaning operations in printing pre-press or graphic areas including lithographic,

letterpress, flexographic, screen printing, and rotogravure printing operations.

(d) Cleaning operations associated with digital printing.

(e) Cleaning operations for which limits or work practice standards are contained within

R 336.1610, R 336.1610a, R 336.1620, R 336.1620a, R 336.1621,

R 336.1621a, R 336.1624, R 336.1624a, R 336.1632, R 336.1633, R 336.1635,

R 336.1636, R 336.1637, R 336.1638, and R 336.1639.

(f) Cleaning operations at a facility with emissions less than 3 tons per rolling 12-month

period for all cleaning activity, before consideration of controls. If the combined actual emission

rate equals or is more than 3 tons per year on a 12-month rolling basis before consideration of

controls, as determined in a subsequent month, then this rule permanently applies to the cleaning

operations at that facility.

(4) A person that generates volatile organic compound from the use of industrial cleaning

solvent shall meet the following provisions:

(a) The volatile organic compound emissions from the process must meet 1 of the following:

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(i) The solvent or solvent solutions must have a volatile organic compound composite partial

vapor pressure of less than or equal to 8 mm of Hg at 20 degrees Celsius.

(ii) The process must have an emission rate of 0.42 pounds of volatile organic compounds

per gallon as applied, except as described for the solvent cleaning operations listed in table 68-d.

TABLE 68-d

Pounds of volatile

organic compounds

allowed to be emitted

Solvent Cleaning Operation

per gallon as applied

(i.) Product cleaning during manufacturing process or surface

preparation for coating, adhesive, or ink application:

1. Electrical apparatus components and electronic

components

0.83

6.7

Medical devices and pharmaceuticals

(ii.) Repair and maintenance cleaning:

1. Electrical apparatus components and electronic

components

0.83

6.7

5.0

2. Medical devices and pharmaceuticals:

(i.) Tools, equipment, and machinery

General work surfaces

0.83

4.2

5.4

(iii.) Cleaning of ink application equipment:

1. Publication gravure printing

2. Screen printing

3. Ultraviolet ink and electron beam ink application

equipment, except screen printing

Specialty flexographic printing

0.83

N/A

(iv.) Exemptions from emissions limits in this subdivision:

1. Cleaning conducted as part of the following:

performance laboratory tests on coatings, adhesives, or

inks; research and development programs; and

laboratory tests in quality assurance laboratories.

2. Medical device and pharmaceutical facilities using up to

1.5 gallons per day of solvents.

3. Cleaning with aerosol products if the source uses 1.25

gallons or less per day

(b) A person subject to this rule shall utilize all of the following cleaning devices and methods

as applicable:

(i) Wipe cleaning.

(ii) Closed containers or hand-held spray bottles from which solvents are applied without a

propellant-induced force.

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(iii) Cleaning equipment that has a solvent container that can be, and is closed during

cleaning operations, except when depositing and removing objects to be cleaned, and is closed

during non-operation with the exception of maintenance and repair to the cleaning equipment

itself.

(iv) Remote reservoir cleaner if the operator of the cleaner complies with all of the

following:

(A) Prevents solvent vapors from escaping from the solvent container by using such devices

as a cover or valve when the remote reservoir is not being used, cleaned, or repaired.

(B) Directs solvent flow in a manner that prevents liquid solvent from splashing outside of

the remote reservoir cleaner.

(C) Does not clean porous or absorbent materials, such as cloth, leather, wood, or rope.

(D) Uses only solvent containers and auxiliary equipment free of all liquid leaks. visible

tears, or cracks.

(v) Non-atomized solvent flow method where the cleaning solvent is collected in a container

or a collection system that is closed except for solvent collection openings and, if necessary,

openings to avoid excessive pressure build-up inside the container.

(vi) Solvent flushing method where the cleaning solvent is discharged into a container that

is closed except for solvent collection openings and, if necessary, openings to avoid excessive

pressure build-up inside the container. The discharged solvent from the equipment must be

collected into containers without atomizing into the open air.

(c) Instead of complying with subdivisions (a) and (b) of this subrule for a solvent cleaning

operation, a person that is subject to this rule may comply by installing and operating volatile

organic compound emission control equipment for the solvent cleaning operation. The volatile

organic compound emission control equipment must have an overall control efficiency of 85%.

(d) Instead of complying with subdivisions (a) and (b) of this subrule, a manufacturer of

coatings, inks, resins, or adhesives may comply with subdivision (e) of this subrule or the

following:

(i) Clean portable tables or stationary mixing vats, high dispersion mills, grinding mills, tote

tanks, and roller mills by 1 or more of the following methods:

(A) Use a cleaning solvent that either contains less than 1.67 pounds per gallon of volatile

organic compound or has a composite vapor pressure no more than 8 mm of Hg at 20 degrees

Celsius.

(B) Comply with the following work practices:

(1) Equipment being cleaned must be maintained leak free.

(2) Volatile organic compound-containing cleaning materials must be drained from the

cleaned equipment upon completion of cleaning.

(3) Volatile organic compound-containing cleaning materials, including waste solvent,

must not be stored or disposed of in a manner that causes or allows evaporation into the

atmosphere.

(4) Store all volatile organic compound-containing cleaning materials in closed containers.

(C) Collect and vent the emissions from equipment cleaning to a volatile organic compound

emission control system that has an overall capture and control efficiency of not less than 85%, by

weight, for the volatile organic compound emissions. If such a reduction is achieved by

incineration, not less than 90% of the organic carbon must be oxidized to carbon dioxide.

(D) Use organic solvents other than those allowed in subdivision (f)(i) of this subrule

provided no more than 60 gallons of fresh solvent must be used per month. Organic solvent that is

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reused or recycled, either on-site or off-site, for further use in equipment cleaning or the

manufacture of coating, ink, or adhesive must not be included in this limit. Also, store all volatile

organic compound-containing cleaning materials in closed containers.

(ii) When using solvent for wipe cleaning, a person shall cover open containers used for the

storage or disposal of cloth or paper impregnated with organic compounds that have been used for

cleanup, or coating, ink, or adhesive removal.

(e) Work practices must be used to minimize volatile organic compound emissions from the

use, handling, storage, and disposal of cleaning solvents and shop towels. Work practices must

include, at a minimum, but not limited to, the following:

(i) All volatile organic compound-containing solvents used in solvent cleaning operations

must be stored in non-absorbent, non-leaking containers which must be kept closed at all times

except when filling or emptying.

(ii) Cloth and paper moistened with volatile organic compound-containing solvents must be

stored in closed, non-absorbent, non-leaking containers.

(iii) Air circulation around cleaning operations must be minimized.

(f) Except as allowed by this subrule, a person shall not atomize any solvent unless the

emissions are vented to volatile organic compound emission control equipment that meets

subdivision (c) of this subrule. The following activities are allowed to atomize solvent without use

of a control:

(i) Cleaning of the nozzle tips of automated spray equipment systems, except for robotic

systems.

(ii) Cleaning with spray bottles or containers described in subdivision (b)(ii) of this subrule.

(iii) Printing operations where the roller or blanket wash is applied automatically.

(5) Compliance with this rule must be determined as follows:

(a) For limits specified in subrule (4)(a) of this rule, compliance must be based upon all

volatile organic containing compounds using manufacturers formulation data, United States

Environmental Protection Agency method 24 analysis, safety data sheets, an alternate method, or

combination of the methods stated within this subdivision, as approved by the department and in

sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with the limitations described in subrule (4) of this

rule.

(b) If a person responsible for a solvent cleaning operation that is subject to this rule employs

volatile organic compound emission control equipment to comply with this rule, pursuant to

subrule (4)(c) of this rule:

(i) Compliance with required control efficiency limits must be determined by performing

emission tests in accordance with a stack testing protocol approved by the department.

(ii) Additional testing of the volatile organic compound emission control equipment for a

solvent cleaning operation in accordance with this rule may be required by the department to

ensure continued compliance.

(c) As appropriate, the composite partial vapor pressure of solvents must be determined by

using generally acceptable methods including, but not limited to, ASTM standards, commonly

published materials and references, or standard chemical laws and calculations.

(6) A person operating a solvent cleaning operation shall obtain current information and

maintain records for all requirements in sufficient detail to determine compliance and make the

records available to the department upon request. The following methods must be used:

(a) The person operating a solvent cleaning operation that is subject to 1 or more of the

volatile organic compound-content limitations or exemptions specified in subrule (4) of this rule

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shall collect and record the following information for each cleaning material subject to a volatile

organic compound-content limitation as necessary to determine compliance with that limitation:

(i) The name and identification of each cleaning material and the associated solvent cleaning

activity.

(ii) The volatile organic compound content, of each cleaning material, as determined in subrule

(5) of this rule, in pounds per gallon of material, as employed or the volatile organic compound

composite partial vapor pressures of the solvents or solvent solutions used in the industrial cleaning

operations.

(iii) The volume, in gallons, of each solvent employed in the solvent cleaning operation.

(iv) The total volume, in gallons, of all the solvents employed in the solvent cleaning

operation.

(b) If a person operating a solvent cleaning operation employs a control device to achieve

and maintain compliance, that person shall create and submit an approvable preventative

maintenance and monitoring plan to the department which includes details about all appropriate

parameters to be monitored and recordkeeping sufficient to determine compliance.

(c) A person exempting their solvent cleaning operations as allowed by subrule (3) of this

rule shall maintain all information necessary to demonstrate, in sufficient detail, the applicability

of those exemptions and must provide that information to the department upon request.

History: 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1635 Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing offset lithographic

and letterpress printing lines in 2015 ozone nonattainment areas.

Rule 635. (1) As used in this rule:

(a) “Batch” means a supply of fountain solution that is prepared and used without alteration

until completely used or removed from the printing process. Batch applies to solutions prepared in

discrete batches or solutions that are continuously blended with automatic mixing units. A fountain

solution that is continuously blended with an automatic mixing unit is considered to be the same

batch until the recipe or mix ratio is changed.

(b) “Cleaning solution” means liquid solvents or solutions used to remove ink and debris

from the operating surfaces of the printing press and its parts including blanket washes, roller

washes, plate cleaners, metering roller cleaners, impression cylinder cleaners, rubber rejuvenators,

and other cleaners used for cleaning a press, press parts, or to remove dried ink from the areas

around a press. Cleaning solution does not include cleaners used on electronic components of a

press, pre-press cleaning operations, post-press cleaning operations, cleaning supplies used to

clean the floor of the area around a press, other than dried ink, or cleaning performed in parts

washers or cold cleaners.

(c) “Letterpress printing line” means all operations of letterpress printing processes

characterized by the image area being raised relative to the nonimage area and including, but not

limited to, pre-press and post-press operations that support the activity. Varnishes, glues, and other

coatings that are applied by a letterpress printing process are part of the letterpress printing

operations and are not considered as a separate process, for example, paper coating.

(d) “Non-heatset” means a lithographic printing process where the printing inks are set

without the use of heat and dry by absorption or oxidation, or both. For the purposes of this rule,

use of an infrared heater or printing conducted using ultraviolet-cured or electron beam-cured inks

is considered non-heatset.

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(e) “Offset lithographic printing line” means offset printing presses characterized by a

planographic plate where the image and nonimage area are in the same geographical plane and the

related processes necessary to directly support the operation of those offset lithographic printing

processes including, but not limited to, pre-press and post-press operations. Varnishes, glues, and

other coatings that are applied by an offset lithographic printing process are part of offset

lithographic printing operations and are not considered as a separate process, for example, paper

coating.

(f) “Printing process” means any equipment, operation, or system where printing ink or a

combination of printing ink, surface coating, or adhesive is applied, dried, or cured. A printing

process may include any equipment that applies, conveys, dries, or cures inks or surface coatings

including, but not limited to, presses, digital output devices, fountain solutions, heaters, and dryers.

(2) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound from an

offset lithographic and letterpress printing line located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment area, in

excess of the applicable emission rates indicated in the following subrules, unless all of the

applicable provisions of the following subrules are met.

(3) Except as provided in subrule (6) of this rule, the provisions of this rule do not apply to

the following:

(a) All offset lithographic and letterpress printing operations, including cleaning activities,

before consideration of controls, that have volatile organic compound emissions less than or equal

to 3 tons per rolling 12-month period. If the actual rate of the emissions from an exempted cleaning

operation exceeds 3 tons per 12-month rolling period for any subsequent 12-month rolling period,

then the provisions of this rule permanently apply to the operations at that facility for as long the

applicable equipment is in operation.

(b) One hundred and ten gallons of cleaning materials per rolling 12-month period used at

the stationary source.

(c) The fountain solutions of sheet fed offset lithographic presses with a sheet size of 11 by

17 inches or smaller.

(d) The fountain solutions of any offset lithographic press with fountain solution reservoirs

totaling less than 1 gallon.

(e) A person operating an offset lithographic and letter press printing line may exclude low-

use inks or coatings that total 55 gallons or less per rolling 12-month period at a stationary source

from the provisions of this rule, except for subrule (6) of this rule.

(f) The following operations are exempt from add-on control requirements described in

subrule (4) of this rule:

(i) Any heatset web offset lithographic press or heatset web letterpress with potential volatile

organic compound emissions less than 25 tpy before control from the dryer.

(ii) Any heatset web offset lithographic press or heatset web letterpress that is limited

through a federally enforceable permit to actual volatile organic compound emissions from the

dryer less than 25 tpy from the dryer.

(iii) Any heatset presses used for book printing or heatset presses with a web width of 22

inches or less.

(4) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound from an

existing offset lithographic or letterpress printing line, unless the following provisions are met or

unless an equivalent control method, as approved by the department under R 336.1602(2), is

implemented:

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(a) Except as described in subrule (3) of this rule, a control system is required for dryer

operations of heatset web offset lithographic printing and heatset web letterpress printing

operations. Each dryer must meet 1 of the following control requirements:

(i) 90% control efficiency for dryers installed before the effective date of this rule.

(ii) 95% control efficiency for dryers installed after the effective date of this rule.

(iii) Maintain a maximum outlet concentration of volatile organic compounds of 20 ppmv

as hexane on a dry basis.

(b) The fountain solution used in a heatset web offset lithographic printing line has a volatile

organic compound content that meets 1 of the following requirements:

(i) The fountain solution, as applied, must be at or below 1.6% alcohol by weight.

(ii) If refrigerated to below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, the fountain solution, as applied, must be

at or below 3% alcohol by weight.

(iii) The fountain solution, as applied, must contain 5% or less of alcohol substitute and no

alcohol.

(c) The fountain solution used in a sheet-fed offset lithographic printing line must have a

volatile organic compound content that meets 1 of the following requirements:

(i) The fountain solution, as applied, must be at or below 5% alcohol by weight.

(ii) If refrigerated to below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, the fountain solution, as applied, must be

at or below 8.5% alcohol by weight.

(d) Nonheatset web offset lithographic printing press must be less than 5% alcohol substitute

by weight on press and no alcohol in the fountain solution.

(e) The cleaning solutions used with printing lines subject to this rule must meet 1 of the

following requirements:

(i) The cleaning solutions must have a volatile composite vapor pressure of less than 10 mm

Hg at 20 degrees Celsius or be less than 70% volatile organic compound by weight.

(ii) All cleaning materials and used shop towels must be kept in closed containers.

(5) Compliance with the emission limits specified in this rule must be based upon all of the

following provisions, as applicable:

(a) Compliance with required control efficiency limits must be determined by performing

emission tests in accordance with a stack testing protocol approved by the department.

(b) Compliance with the emission limits specified in subrule (4) of this rule must be based

upon all volatile organic containing compounds used during each calendar month by using

manufacturers’ formulation data, United States Environmental Protection Agency method 24

analysis, safety data sheets, an alternate method, or combination of the methods stated within this

subdivision, as approvable by the department and in sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance

with the limitations described in subrule (4) of this rule.

(c) If more than 1 control option or emission limit listed in subrule (4) of this rule is used on

a printing line, then compliance must be determined separately for each option used and be based

upon all materials used for each option during each period.

(6) For the purpose of this rule, recordkeeping for all requirements and applicability

demonstrations must be maintained in sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with all

applicable standards of the rule. Records must include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) The volume and volatile organic compound content of each alcohol and alcohol substitute

added to make the batch of fountain solution, based upon the approvable method described in

subrule (5)(b) of this rule.

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(b) The calculated volatile organic compound content of the final, mixed batch of solution,

as applied.

(c) All cleaning solutions employed in all the offset lithographic and letterpress printing

operations and quantities and volatile organic compound contents as necessary to demonstrate

compliance with subrule (4) of this rule.

(d) Monthly volatile organic compound emissions and materials usage as needed to

demonstrate the emissions are below thresholds described in subrule (3) of this rule.

(e) Approvable retention factors must be utilized for volatile organic compound content in

absorptive printed substrates and shop towels used in cleaning and used in emission calculations

and control efficiencies. For the purposes of determining VOC emissions from these operations,

the following retention factors may be used if not otherwise established by the department:

(i) Twenty percent VOC retention for heatset inks printed on absorptive substrates.

(ii) Ninety-five percent VOC retention for sheet fed and non heatset web inks printed on

absorptive substrates.

(iii) Fifty percent VOC retention for cleaning solution in shop towels for cleaning solutions

with a VOC composite vapor pressure of no more than 10 mmHg at 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees

Fahrenheit) if the contaminated shop towels are kept in closed containers.

(7) Any offset lithographic or letter printing press line that utilizes control requirements to

meet standards in subrule (4) of this rule must have an approvable operation and preventative

maintenance plan. The plan must include, at a minimum, the following, as applicable:

(a) A continuous temperature monitoring and recording system.

(b) A maintenance schedule for all control equipment with spare part list.

(c) A malfunction abatement plan to be implemented in the event of abnormal situations

involving the control equipment.

History: 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1636 Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing miscellaneous

industrial adhesives operations in 2015 ozone nonattainment areas.

Rule 636. (1) As used in this rule:

(a) “Electrodeposition” means a water-borne dip coating process in which opposite electrical

charges are applied to the substrate and the coating. The coating is attracted to the substrate due to

the electrochemical potential difference that is created.

(b) “Flow coating” means a non-atomized technique of applying coating to a substrate with

a fluid nozzle with no air supplied to the nozzle.

(2) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound from the

use of adhesives in excess of the limitations of this rule in miscellaneous industrial adhesive

operations from any existing source located within the 2015 ozone nonattainment area, in excess

of the applicable emission rates provided in subrule (4) of this rule.

(3) The provisions of this rule do not apply to the following:

(a) Except as provided in subrule (7) of this rule, any miscellaneous industrial adhesive

operations at a stationary source that has a total combined actual emission rate of volatile organic

compounds equal to or less than 3 tons per 12-month rolling period, before consideration of control

equipment. If the combined actual emission rate equals or is more than 3 tons per year on a 12-

month rolling basis before consideration of controls, as determined in a subsequent month, then

this rule permanently applies to the applicable operations at that facility.

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(b) The portion of an adhesive process that is addressed in R 336.1610,

R 336.1610a, R 336.1620, R 336.1620a, R 336.1624, R 336.1624a, R 336.1635, or

R 336.1637.

(c) The provisions of subrule (4) of this rule do not apply to the following:

(i) Adhesive or adhesive primers being tested or evaluated in any research and development

operation or quality assurance or analytical laboratory.

(ii) Adhesives or adhesive primers used in the assembly, repair, or manufacture of aerospace

or undersea-based weapon systems.

(iii) Adhesives or adhesives primers used in medical equipment manufacturing operations.

(iv) Aerosol adhesive and aerosol adhesive primer application operations.

(v) Operations using adhesives and adhesive primers that are supplied to the manufacturer

in containers with a net volume of 16 ounces, or a net weight of 1 pound or less.

(vi) Cyanoacrylate adhesive application operations.

(vii) Operations using polyester bonding putties to assemble fiberglass parts at fiberglass

boat manufacturing facilities and at other reinforced plastic composite manufacturing facilities.

(viii) Digital printing operations.

(4) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of volatile organic compounds from

miscellaneous industrial adhesive application operations, unless the following provisions are met:

(a) A person with a source subject to the requirements of this rule shall comply with the

limitations in subdivision (b) or (c) of this subrule unless a demonstration is made to the

satisfaction of the department under R 336.1602(2).

(b) A person with adhesive application operations listed in table 69 shall comply with the

following volatile organic compound emission limitations, minus water and exempt compounds,

as applied, using 1 or more of the application methods listed within this subdivision. If an adhesive

is used to bond dissimilar substrates together, the substrate category with the highest volatile

organic compound emission limitation applies:

(i) Electrostatic spray.

(ii) High volume low pressure (HVLP) spray.

(iii) Flow coating.

(iv) Roll coating or hand application, including non-spray application methods similar to

hand or mechanically powered caulking gun, brush, or direct hand application.

(v) Dip coating, including electrodeposition.

(vi) Airless spray.

(vii) Air-assisted airless spray.

(viii) An equivalent adhesive application method approved in writing by the department.

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TABLE 69

Volatile organic compound emission limitations for existing general and specialty adhesive

application operations.

Substrate Category

Pounds of volatile organic compounds allowed

to be emitted per gallon of coating (minus

water) as applied.

General Adhesive Application Operations

Reinforced plastic composite

Flexible vinyl

Metal

Porous material (except wood)

Rubber

Wood

1.7

2.1

0.3

1.0

2.1

0.3

2.1

Other substrates

Specialty Adhesive Application Operations

Ceramic tile installation

Contact adhesive

Cover base installation

1.1

2.1

1.3

2.1

5.5

Floor covering installation (indoor)

Floor covering installation (outdoor)

Floor covering installation (perimeter

bonded sheet vinyl)

Metal to urethane/rubber molding or

casting

7.1

Motor vehicle adhesive

2.1

6.3

1.7

3.3

4.2

7.1

2.1

Motor vehicle weatherstrip adhesive

Multipurpose construction

Plastic solvent welding (ABS)

Plastic solvent welding (except ABS)

Sheet rubber lining installation

Single-ply roof membrane

installation/repair (except EPDM)

Structural glazing

0.8

6.5

0.8

1.4

Thin metal laminating

Tire repair

Waterproof resorcinol glue

Adhesive primer application operations

Motor vehicle glass bonding primer

7.5

5.4

2.1

Plastic solvent welding adhesive primer

Single-ply roof membrane adhesive primer

Other adhesive primer

(c) As an alternative to meeting subdivisions (a) and (b) of this subrule, a person with a

source subject to this rule shall employ a capture system and control device that provides not less

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than 85% reduction in the overall emissions of volatile organic compound from the application

operation. The adhesive operation would not have to limit the volatile organic compound content

of the adhesive materials and would not need to use any particular adhesive application method.

(5) A person subject to this rule shall develop written procedures for compliance with the

following work practices for each miscellaneous adhesive application operation at the source:

(a) Store all volatile organic matter-containing adhesives, adhesive primers, process-related

waste materials, cleaning materials, and used shop towels in closed containers.

(b) Ensure that mixing and storage containers used for volatile organic compound-containing

adhesives, adhesive primers, process-related waste materials, and cleaning materials are kept

closed at all times except when depositing or removing these materials.

(c) Minimize spills of volatile organic compound-containing adhesives, adhesive primers,

process-related waste materials, and cleaning materials.

(d) Convey volatile organic compound-containing adhesives, adhesive primers, process-

related waste materials, and cleaning materials from 1 location to another in closed containers or

pipes.

(e) Minimize volatile organic compound emissions from the cleaning of application, storage,

mixing, and conveying equipment by ensuring that equipment cleaning is performed without

atomizing the cleaning solvent and all spent solvent is captured in closed containers.

(6) Compliance with this rule is determined as follows:

(a) For the emission limits specified in this rule, use the following methods:

(i) For the emission limits specified in subrules (4)(b) of this rule, the method described in

either R 336.2040(12)(a) if the adhesive line does not have an add-on emissions control device or

R 336.2040(12)(b) if the adhesive line has 1 or more add-on emissions control devices.

(ii) For the overall control efficiency specified in subrule (4)(c) of this rule, the method

described in R 336.2040(11).

(b) For each adhesive line, all of the following:

(i) The volume-weighted average of all adhesives that belong to the same adhesive category

and are used during each calendar day averaging period. The department may specifically

authorize compliance, under R 336.1602(2), to be based upon a longer averaging period, not to

exceed more than 1 calendar month.

(ii) If adhesives that belong to more than 1 adhesive category are used on the same adhesive

line during the specified averaging period, then compliance must be determined separately for each

coating category.

(iii) The information and records required by subrule (7) of this rule.

(c) The manufacturer’s specifications for volatile organic compound content for adhesives

may be used if the specifications are based on results of tests of the volatile organic compound

content conducted in accordance with methods specified in subdivisions (a) or (b) of this subrule,

as applicable.

(d) For reactive adhesives, an acceptable compliance procedure is described in

“Determination of Weight Volatile Matter Content and Weight Solids Content of Reactive

Adhesives,” 40 CFR, part 63, subpart PPPP, appendix A, adopted by reference in R 336.1902.

(7) A person that is responsible for the operation of a miscellaneous industrial adhesive

application operation that is subject to this rule shall obtain current information and keep records

necessary for the determination of compliance with this rule, as required in R 336.2041.

History: 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

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R 336.1637 Emissions of volatile organic compounds from existing fiberglass boat

manufacturing in 2015 ozone nonattainment areas.

Rule 637. (1) As used in this rule, “fiberglass boat manufacturing” means the manufacturing

of hulls or decks of boats from fiberglass or build molds to make fiberglass boat hulls or decks.

(2) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound from an

existing fiberglass boat manufacturing facility located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment areas

unless all of the provisions of the following subrules are met.

(3) The provisions of this rule do not apply to the following:

(a) Except as provided in subrule (6) of this rule, any fiberglass boat manufacturing

operations that have an actual emission rate of volatile organic compounds less than 2.7 tons per

12-month rolling period, before consideration of control equipment. If the combined actual

emission rate equals or is more than 2.7 tons per year on a 12-month rolling basis before

consideration of controls, as determined in a subsequent month, then this rule permanently applies

to the fiberglass boat manufacturing operations at that facility.

(b) Miscellaneous industrial adhesives used in the assembly of fiberglass boats. Polyester

resin putties used to assemble fiberglass parts are not considered industrial adhesives for the

purposes of this exclusion and apply to this part.

(c) Surface coatings applied to fiberglass boats.

(d) Surface coating for fiberglass and metal recreational boats, for example, pleasure craft,

addressed under R 336.1633.

(e) Facilities that manufacture solely parts of boats or boat trailers, but do not manufacture

hulls or decks of boats from fiberglass or build molds to make fiberglass boat hulls or decks.

(f) Closed molding operations.

(g) Except as provided in subrule (6) of this rule, all of the following:

(i) Production resins that must meet specifications for use in military vessels or must be

approved by the United States Coast Guard for use in the construction of lifeboats, rescue boats,

and other life-saving appliances approved under 46 CFR subchapter Q, or the construction of small

passenger vessels regulated by 46 CFR subchapter T.

(ii) Production and tooling resins, and pigmented, clear, and tooling gel coat used for part

or mold repair and touch up. The total resin and gel coat materials that meet these criteria must not

exceed 1% by weight of all resin and gel coat used at a facility on a 12-month rolling average

basis.

(iii) Pure, 100% vinylester resin used for skin coats.

(4) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound from

fiberglass boat manufacturing operations, unless the following provisions are met:

(a) A person with a source subject to the requirements of this rule shall comply with the

limitations in subdivisions (b), (c), or (d) of this subrule. For sources complying pursuant to

subdivision (b) or (c) of this subrule, if the non-monomer volatile organic compound content of a

resin or gel coat exceeds 5%, by weight, the excess non-monomer volatile organic compound must

be added to the monomer volatile organic compound of the resin or gel coat. The excess non-

monomer volatile organic compound must be calculated in accordance with the following

equation:

Excess Non-Monomer VOC = Non-monomer VOC Content – 5%, by weight

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(b) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of volatile organic compounds from resin

or gel coat from any existing source applicable to this rule in any of the 2015 ozone nonattainment

areas as defined in R 336.1601, in excess of the applicable monomer requirements in table 69-a of

this subrule.

TABLE 69-a

Alternative volatile organic compound content requirements for molding resin and gel coat

operations.

Operation

Application Method

Weighted-Average

Monomer VOC Content

(weight percent)

Production resin

Atomized

28.0

35.0

33.0

48.0

30.0

39.0

40.0

Production resin

Pigment gel coat

Clear gel coat

Tooling resin

Tooling gel coat

Nonatomized

Any method

Atomized

Nonatomized

Any method

(c) A person subject to the requirements of this rule may elect to include some or all of the

subject resin and gel coat operations at the source in the emissions averaging alternative. All

subject resin and gel coat operations that do not utilize the emissions averaging alternative must

comply with the requirements in subdivision (b) or (d) of this subrule, as well as with all other

applicable requirements in this rule. Resin and gel coat operations utilizing the emissions

averaging alternative must comply with a source-specific monomer volatile organic compound

mass emission limit on a 12-month rolling average basis, calculated at the end of each calendar

month using the following equations:

(i) A person subject to subdivision (c) of this subrule shall use equation 6-1 to determine the

source-specific monomer volatile organic compound mass emission limit for resin and gel coats

included in the emissions average:

Equation 6-1:

Monomer VOC Limit = 46(M_R)+159(M_PG)+291(M_CG)+54(M_TR)+214(M_TG)

Where:

Monomer = Total allowable monomer volatile organic compound that can VOC be emitted

from the open molding operations included in the limit average, expressed in kilograms per 12-

month period.

M_R= Mass of production resin used in the past 12 months, excluding any materials that are

exempt, expressed in megagrams (Mg).

M_PG= Mass of pigmented gel coat used in the past 12 months, excluding any materials that

are exempt, expressed in Mg.

M_CG= Mass of clear gel coat used in the past 12 months, excluding any materials that are

exempt, expressed in Mg.

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M_TR= Mass of tooling resin used in the past 12 months, excluding any materials that are

exempt, expressed in Mg.

M_TG= Mass of tooling gel coat used in the past 12 months, excluding any materials that are

exempt, expressed in Mg.

The numerical coefficients associated with each term on the righthand side of equation 6-1 are

the allowable monomer volatile organic compound emission rates for that particular material in

units of kg VOC/Mg of material used.

(ii) At the end of the first 12-month averaging period, and at the end of each subsequent

month, the person with a source subject to this subdivision (c) shall use equation 6-2 to calculate

the monomer volatile organic compound emissions from the resin and gel coat operations included

in the emissions average. The monomer volatile organic compound emissions calculated using

equation 6-2 must not exceed the monomer volatile organic compound limit calculated using

equation 6-1.

EQUATION 6-2:

Monomer VOC Emissions =

( PV_R)(M_R) + (PV_PG)(M_PG) + (PV_CG)(M_CG) +

(PV_TR)(M_TR) + (PV_TG)(M_TG)

Where:

Monomer VOC Emissions= Monomer volatile organic compound emissions calculated using

the monomer volatile organic compound emission equations for each operation included in the

average, expressed in kilograms.

PV_R= Weighted-average monomer volatile organic compound emission rate for production

resin used in the past 12 months, expressed in kg/Mg, calculated in accordance with equation 6-3

in subdivision (c)(iii) of this subrule.

M_R= Mass of production resin used in the past 12 months, expressed in Mg.

PV_PG= Weighted-average monomer volatile organic compound emission rate for pigmented

gel coat used in the past 12 months, expressed in kg/Mg, calculated pursuant to equation 6-3.

M_{PG =}Mass of pigmented gel coat used in the past 12 months, expressed in Mg.

PV_CG= Weighted-average monomer volatile organic compound emission rate for clear gel

coat used in the past 12 months, expressed in kg/Mg, calculated pursuant to equation 6-3.

M_CG= Mass of clear gel coat used in the past 12 months, expressed in Mg.

PV_TR= Weighted-average monomer volatile organic compound emission rate for tooling resin

used in the past 12 months, expressed in kg/Mg, calculated pursuant to equation 6-3.

M_TR= Mass of tooling resin used in the past 12 months, expressed in Mg.

PV_TG= Weighted-average monomer volatile organic compound emission rate for tooling gel

coat used in the past 12 months, expressed in kg/Mg, calculated pursuant to equation 6-3.

M_TG= Mass of tooling gel coat used in the past 12 months, expressed in Mg.

(iii) For purposes of equation 6-2, the person with a source subject to this subdivision shall

use equation 6-3 to calculate the weighted-average monomer volatile organic compound emission

rate for the previous 12 months for each resin and gel coat operation included in the emissions

average, except as provided in subdivision (f) of this subrule.

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EQUATION 6-3:

푛

푖=1

∑

푀 푃푉

푖

PV_OP

=

푛

푖=1

∑

푀

푖

Where:

PV_OP= Weighted-average monomer volatile organic compound emission rate for each open

molding operation (PVR, PVPG, PVCG, PVTR, and PVTG) included in the average, expressed in

kg of monomer volatile organic compound per Mg of material applied.

M_i= Mass of resin or gel coat (i) used within an operation in the past 12 months, expressed in

Mg.

n = Number of different open molding resins and gel coats used within an operation in the past

12 months.

PV_i= The monomer volatile organic compound emission rate for resin or gel coat (i) used

within an operation in the past 12 months, expressed in kg of monomer volatile organic compound

per Mg of material applied. The monomer volatile organic compound emission rate formulas in

paragraph (iv) of this subdivision must be used to compute PVi. If a source includes filled resins

in the emissions average, the source must use the value of PVF, calculated using equation 6-4 in

subdivision (f)(iii) of this subrule as the value of Pvi for those resins.

_i= Subscript denoting a specific open molding resin or gel coat applied.

(iv) For purposes of equation 6-3 and subdivision (f)(iii) of this subrule, the following

monomer volatile organic compound emission rate formulas applies. The formulas calculate

monomer volatile organic compound emission rates in terms of kg of monomer volatile organic

compound per Mg of resin or gel coat applied. "VOC%" means the monomer volatile organic

compound content as supplied, expressed as a weight percent value between 0 and 100%.

TABLE 69-b

Monomer volatile organic compound emission rate formulas for molding operations.

Operation

Application Method

Formula to calculate the monomer

VOC emission rate.

Production resin, tooling resin

Atomized

0.014 x (Resin VOC%)^2.425

0.01185 x (Resin VOC%)^2.425

Atomized, plus vacuum

bagging with roll-out

Atomized, plus vacuum

bagging without roll-out

Nonatomized

Nonatomized, plus vacuum

bagging with roll-out

Nonatomized, plus vacuum

bagging without roll-out

All methods

Production resin, tooling resin

0.00945 x (Resin VOC%)^2.425

Production resin, tooling resin

0.014 x (Resin VOC%)^2.275

0.0110 x (Resin VOC%)^2.275

Production resin, tooling resin

0.0076 x (Resin VOC%)^2.275

0.445 x (Gel coat VOC%)^1.675

Pigmented gel coat, clear gel

coat, tooling gel coat

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(d) A person subject to the requirements of this rule may elect to employ an add-on control

device with a minimum overall control efficiency that meets the monomer volatile organic

compound emission limitations specified in table 69-a of this rule. All subject resin and gel coat

operations that do not utilize the add-on control alternative must comply with the requirements in

subdivision (b) or (c) of this subrule, as well as with all other applicable requirements in this rule.

(e) A person subject to subdivision (d) of this subrule shall meet the volatile organic

compound emission limit determined using equation 6-1 in subdivision (c)(i) of this subrule. In

equation 6-1, however, instead of using the mass of each material used over the past 12 months to

determine the emission limitation, the person shall use the mass of each material used during the

applicable control device performance test. If the measured emissions at the outlet of the control

device are less than the emission limit, then the facility is considered to have achieved compliance

with the emission limit.

(f) For all filled production and tooling resins, the person subject to this subrule shall adjust

the monomer volatile organic compound emission rates determined pursuant to subdivisions (b)

and (c) of this subrule using equation 6-4 in paragraph (iii) of this subdivision. If complying

pursuant to subdivision (c) of this subrule, the value of PV_F, calculated using equation 6-4, must

be used as the value of PV_iin equation 6-3, as set forth in subdivision (c)(iii) of this subrule. If the

non-monomer volatile organic compound content of a filled resin exceeds 5%, by weight, based

on the unfilled resin, the excess non-monomer VOC must be added to the monomer volatile

organic compound content in accordance with the equation set forth in subdivision (a) of this

subrule. If complying pursuant to subdivision (b) of this subrule, the emission rate determined by

equation 6-4 must not exceed any of the following limitations:

(i) Tooling Resin: 119.1 lbs monomer VOC/Mg filled resin applied.

(ii) Production Resin: 101.4 lbs monomer VOC/Mg filled resin applied.

(iii) Equation 6-4.

PVF = (PVU)(100 - percent filler) / 100

Where:

PVF = The as-applied monomer volatile organic compound emission rate for a filled

production resin or tooling resin, pounds of monomer volatile organic compound per ton of filled

material.

PVU = The monomer volatile organic compound emission rate for the neat (unfilled) resin,

before filler is added, as calculated using the formulas in table 69-b of this rule.

Percent filler = The weight-percent of filler in the as-applied filled resin system.

(5) A person subject to this rule, shall develop written procedures for compliance with the

following work practices for each fiberglass boating manufacturing operation at the source:

(a) All resin or gel coat mixing containers with a capacity equal or greater than 55 gallons,

including those used for on-site mixing of putties and polyputties, must have a cover with no

visible gaps in place at all times. This subdivision does not apply when material is being manually

added to or removed from a container, or when mixing or pumping equipment is being placed in

or removed from a container.

(b) No person subject to this rule shall use volatile organic compound-containing cleaning

solutions to remove cured resins and gel coats from fiberglass boat manufacturing application

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equipment. Additionally, a person shall not use volatile organic compound-containing solutions

for routine cleaning of application equipment unless 1 of the following applies:

(i) The volatile organic compound content of the cleaning solution is less than or equal to

5%, by weight.

(ii) The composite vapor pressure of the cleaning solution is less than or equal to 0.50 mmHg

at 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

(6) A person that is responsible for the operation of a fiberglass boat manufacturing facility

that is subject to this rule shall obtain current information, and keep records necessary, for a

determination of compliance with this rule, including, but not limited to, all of the following:

(a) The total amounts, in pounds, of atomized molding production operations listed in

table 69-a and table 69-b used per month and the weighted-average volatile organic compound

contents for each operation, expressed as weight percent.

(b) All calculations performed pursuant to this rule.

(c) The volatile organic compound content of each non-monomer resin and gel coat

employed.

(d) For each cleaning material employed for routine application equipment cleaning, either

the volatile organic compound content, by weight percent or the composite vapor pressure, in

mmHg, whichever is the applicable requirement selected to comply with the cleaning solvent

requirements of subrule (5)(b) of this rule.

History: 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1638 Emissions of volatile organic compounds from existing wood furniture

manufacturing in 2015 ozone nonattainment areas.

Rule 638. (1) As used in this rule:

(a) "Wood furniture" means any product made of wood, a wood product such as rattan or

wicker, or an engineered wood product, such as particleboard.

(b) "Wood furniture component" means any part that is used in the manufacture of wood

furniture, including, but not limited to, drawer sides, cabinet doors, seat cushions, and laminated

tops. Wood furniture component does not include foam seat cushions manufactured and fabricated

at a facility that does not engage in other wood furniture or wood furniture component

manufacturing operations.

(c) "Wood furniture manufacturing operations" means the finishing, gluing, cleaning, and

washoff operations associated with the production of wood furniture or wood furniture

components.

(2) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound from an

existing wood furniture manufacturing facility located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment areas

unless all of the provisions of the following subrules are met.

(3) Except as provided in subrule (6) of this rule, the provisions of this rule do not apply to

any wood furniture manufacturing operations that have a potential to emit for volatile organic

compounds from all wood furniture finishing operations at the facility, including any related

cleaning activities, of less than 25 tons per year. If the potential to emit equals or is more than 25

tons per year on a 12-month rolling basis before consideration of controls, as determined in a

subsequent month, then this rule permanently applies to the wood furniture finishing operations at

that facility.

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(4) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound from

wood furniture manufacturing operations, unless the following provisions are met:

(a) A person with a source subject to the requirements of this rule shall comply with the

limitations in subdivision (b), (c), (d), or (e) of this subrule.

(b) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of volatile organic compounds from any

existing source applicable to this rule in any of the 2015 ozone nonattainment areas, in excess of

the applicable requirements in table 69-c of this subrule.

TABLE 69-c

Volatile organic compound emission limitations for existing wood furniture

manufacturing coating operations.

lb of VOC per lb of solids, as applied

Coating Category

Topcoat only

0.8

1.8

1.9

2.3

2.0

Topcoat (in combination with sealer)

Sealer (in combination with topcoat)

Acid-cured alkyd amino vinyl sealer

Acid-cured alkyd amino conversion

varnish topcoat

Strippable spray booth coatings

0.8

(c) Using finishing materials where actual emissions are less than or equal to allowable

emissions using 1 of the following averaging equations:

Equation 6-5:

0.9 (Σ_i=1→N(0.8)(TC_i)) ≥ Σ_i=1→NER_TCi(TC_i)

Equation 6-6:

0.9 (Σ_i=1→N(1.8)(TC_i) + (1.9)(SE_i) + (9.0)(WC_i) + (1.2)(Bc_i) + (0.791) (ST_i)) ≥ Σ_i=1→N

ER_TCi(TC_i) + ER_SEi(SE_i) + ER_WCi(WC_i) +

ER_BCi(BC_i) + ER_STi(ST_i)

Where:

N = number of finishing materials participating in averaging.

TC_i= kilograms of solids of topcoat “i” used.

SE_i= kilograms of solids of sealer “i” used.

WC_i= kilograms of solids of washcoat “i” used.

BC_i= kilograms of solids of basecoat “i” used.

ST_i= liters of stain “i” used.

ER_TCi= VOC content of topcoat “i” in kg VOC/kg solids, as-applied.

ER_SEi= VOC content of sealer “i” in kg VOC/kg solids, as-applied.

ER_WCi= VOC content of washcoat “i” in kg VOC/kg solids, as-applied.

ER_BCi= VOC content of basecoat “i” in kg VOC/kg solids, as-applied.

ER_STi= VOC content of stain “i” in kg VOC/liter (kg/l), as-applied.

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(d) Using a control system that achieves an equivalent reduction in emissions as the

requirements of table 69-c, according to the following provisions:

(i) Determine the overall control efficiency needed to demonstrate compliance using the

following equation:

O = ((V - E)/V)(100)

Where:

O = overall control efficiency of the capture system and control device as percentage.

V = actual volatile organic compound content of the finishing system material as-applied to

the substrate in pounds of volatile organic compound per pound of solids (lbs VOC/lb solids), or,

if multiple finishing materials are used, the daily weighted average.

E = equivalent volatile organic compound emission limits in lbs VOC/lb solids.

(ii) Document that the value of “V” in the equation under paragraph (i) of this subdivision

is obtained from the volatile organic compounds and solids content of the as-applied finishing

material.

(iii) Calculate the overall efficiency of the capture system and control device, using the

procedures in R 336.2040.

(e) Using a combination of the methods presented in subdivisions (b), (c), and (d) of this

subrule.

(5) A person subject to this rule, shall develop written procedures for compliance with the

following work practices for each wood furniture manufacturing operation at the source:

(a) Use cleaning materials containing no more than 8.0% by weight volatile organic

compound for cleaning spray booth components other than conveyors, continuous coaters and their

enclosures, or metal or plastic filters.

(b) Store volatile organic compound-containing cleaning materials in closed containers.

(c) Collect all volatile organic compound-containing cleaning material used to clean spray

guns and spray gun lines in a container and keep the container covered except when adding or

removing material.

(d) Control emissions of volatile organic compound-containing cleaning material from

washoff operations by doing both of the following:

(i) Equipping the tank used for washoff operations with a cover and keeping the cover closed

when the tank is not being used.

(ii) Minimizing dripping by tilting or rotating the part to drain as much cleaning material as

possible into the tank.

(e) Use strippable spray booth materials containing no more than 0.8 pound of volatile

organic compound per pound of solids, as applied.

(f) Use of conventional air spray to apply finishing materials only under any of the following

conditions:

(i) When applying finishing materials that have an as applied volatile organic compound

content no greater than 1.0 pound per pound of solids.

(ii) When applying final touch-up and repair finishing materials.

(iii) When using a control device to meet the applicable requirements of this rule.

(6) For the purpose of this rule, recordkeeping for all requirements and applicability

demonstrations must be maintained in sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with all

applicable standards of the rule. Records must include, but are not limited, to the following:

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(a) All calculations performed pursuant to this rule.

(b) Monthly volatile organic compound emissions and materials usage as needed to meet

thresholds described in subrule (3) of this rule.

(c) For each cleaning material employed for routine application equipment cleaning, either

the volatile organic compound content, by weight percent or the composite vapor pressure, in

mmHg, whichever is the applicable requirement selected to comply with the cleaning solvent

requirements of subrule (5)(a) of this rule.

History: 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1639

Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing aerospace

manufacturing and rework operations in 2015 ozone nonattainment areas.

Rule 639. (1) As used in this rule:

(a) “Aerospace vehicle or component” means any fabricated part, processed part, assembly

of parts, or completed unit, with the exception of electronic components, of any aircraft including

but not limited to airplanes, helicopters, missiles, rockets, and space vehicles.

(b) “Aqueous cleaning solvents” means a solvent in which water is not less than 80% of the

solvent as applied.

(2) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compounds from

any existing aerospace manufacturing or reworking sources located within the 2015 ozone

nonattainment areas, in excess of the applicable emission rates provided in subrule (4) of this rule.

(3) With the exception of subrule (6) of this rule, any of the following aerospace

manufacturing or reworking operations at a stationary source where aerospace components and

vehicles are cleaned or coated is exempt from the limits established in this rule:

(a) Facilities with total potential to emit volatile organic compound of less than 25 tons per

year for all operations combined.

(b) Facilities that use separate formulations in volumes of less than 50 gallons per year up to

a maximum of 200 gallons total for formulations applied annually.

(c) Research and development operations.

(d) Quality control operations.

(e) Laboratory testing facilities.

(f) Electronic parts and assembly processes, except for cleaning and coating of completed

assemblies.

(g) Rework operations performed on space vehicles or antique aerospace vehicles and

components.

(h) Touchup, aerosol, and United States Department of Defense classified coating

applications.

(4) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of volatile organic compounds from

aerospace manufacture and rework operations, unless the following provisions are met:

(a) Except as allowed by subdivision (b) of this subrule, a person that applies specialty

coatings to aerospace vehicles or components, including any volatile organic compound-

containing materials added to the original coating supplied by the manufacturer, shall comply with

the following volatile organic compound emission limitations, minus water and exempt

compounds, as applied using1 or more of the coating types listed within table 69-d.

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TABLE 69-d

Volatile organic compound content limits for aerospace manufacturing and rework (lbs of

VOC/gallon coating)

Coating Type

Limit

Coating Type

Limit

Ablative coating

5.0

Flight-test coatings:

Adhesion promoter

Adhesive bonding primers:

7.4

Missile or single use aircraft

All other

3.5

7.0

Cured at 250 degrees Fahrenheit or below

7.1

8.6

Fuel-tank coating

6.0

Cured above 250 degrees Fahrenheit

Adhesives:

Commercial interior adhesive

Cyanoacrylate adhesive

Fuel tank adhesive

Nonstructural adhesive

Rocket motor bonding adhesive

Rubber-based adhesive

Structural autoclavable adhesive

Structural nonautoclavable adhesive

Antichafe coating

Bearing coating

Caulking and smoothing compounds

High-temperature coating

Insulation covering

Intermediate release coating

Lacquer

Maskants:

Bonding maskant

7.1

6.2

6.3

6.9

6.3

8.5

5.2

3

7.4

7.1

0.5

7.1

5.5

5.2

7.1

4.6

10.3

8.5

10.3

6.2

6.5

6.3

7.1

6.5

2.9

Critical use and line sealer maskant

Seal coat maskant

Metallized epoxy coating

Mold release

Optical anti-reflective coating

Part marking coating

Pretreatment coating

Primer

Chemical agent-resistant coating

Primer for general aviation rework

facility

Chemical milling maskant, type I

5.2

4.5

Chemical milling maskant, type II

Clear coating

Commercial exterior

1.3

6.0

Rain erosion-resistant coating

Rocket motor nozzle coating

Scale inhibitor

Screen print ink

Sealants:

Extrudable/rollable/brushable sealant

Sprayable sealant

Silicone insulation material

Solid film lubricant

7.1

5.5

7.3

7.0

5.4

aerodynamicstructure primer

Compatible substrate primer

Corrosion prevention compound

Cryogenic flexible primer

Dry lubricative material

Cryoprotective coating

Electric or radiation-effect coating

Electrostatic discharge and

electromagnetic

6.5

5.9

5.4

7.3

5.0

6.7

2.3

5.0

7.1

7.3

7.4

2.7

6.7

3.5

Specialized function coating

Temporary protective coating

Thermal control coating

Topcoat (incl self priming)

Topcoat for general aviation rework

facility (incl self priming)

Wet fastener installation coating

6.7

Elevated-temperature skydrol-resistant

commercial primer

6.2

4.5

5.6

7.1

Epoxy polyamide topcoat

5.5

5.4

Exterior primer for large commercial

aircraft (components or assembled)

Fire-resistant (interior) coating

Flexible primer

Wing coating

6.7

5.3

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(b) The content limits described in table 69-d can be met by using approved air pollution

control equipment if the control system has combined volatile organic compound emissions

capture and control equipment efficiency of not less than 81% by weight.

(c) A person shall use 1 or more of the following application techniques in applying any

primer or topcoat to aerospace vehicles or components, except as allowed by subdivision (d) of

this subrule:

(i) Flow/curtain coat.

(ii) Dip coat.

(iii) Roll coating.

(iv) Brush coating.

(v) Cotton-tipped swab applications.

(vi) Electrodeposition coating.

(vii) High volume low pressure (HVLP) spraying.

(viii) Electrostatic spray.

(ix) Other coating application methods equivalent to HVLP or electrostatic spray

applications that are equivalent to HVLP.

(d) A person is not required to meet application techniques listed in subdivision (c) of this

subrule in the following situations:

(i) Airbrush or extension on the spray gun to properly reach limited access spaces.

(ii) Application of specialty coatings.

(iii) Application of coating that contain fillers that adversely affect atomization with HVLP

spray guns and cannot be applied by other means required in subdivision (c) of this subrule.

(iv) Application of coatings that normally have a dried film thickness of less than 0.0013

centimeters and cannot be applied by other means required in subdivision (c) of this subrule.

(v) Airbrush methods for stenciling, lettering, and other identification markings.

(vi) Hand-held spray can application methods.

(vii) Touch-up and repair operations.

(e) Cleaning using hand wiping must use an aqueous cleaning solvent or have a volatile

organic compound composite vapor pressure less than or equal to 45 millimeters of mercury at 20

degrees Celsius except in the following situations:

(i) Cleaning during the manufacture, assembly, installation, maintenance, or testing of

components of breathing oxygen systems that are exposed to breathing oxygen.

(ii) Cleaning during the manufacture. assembly, installation, maintenance, or testing of parts,

subassemblies, or assemblies that are exposed to strong oxidizers or reducers.

(iii) Cleaning and surface activation before adhesive bonding.

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

(v) Cleaning of aircraft and ground support equipment fluid systems that are exposed to the

fluid, including air-to-air exchangers and hydraulic fluid systems.

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

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

(viii) Cleaning during fabrication, assembly, installation, and maintenance of upholstery,

curtains, carpet, and other textile materials used on the interior of aircraft.

(ix) 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.

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

(xi) Cleaning and solvent usage associated with research and development, quality control,

or laboratory testing.

(xii) Cleaning operations, using nonflammable liquids, conducted within 5 feet of energized

electrical systems.

(xiii) Cleaning operations identified as essential under the Montreal Protocol for which the

administrator has allocated essential use allowances or exemptions in 40 CFR section 82.4.

(f) For cleaning solvents used in the flush cleaning of parts, assemblies, and coating unit

components, the used cleaning solvent, except for semiaqueous cleaning solvents, must be emptied

into an enclosed container or collection system that is kept closed when not in use or captured with

wipers, provided they comply with the housekeeping requirements of subdivision (g) of this

subrule. Aqueous cleaning solvents are exempt from these requirements.

(g) All spray guns must be cleaned by 1 or more of the following methods:

(i) Enclosed spray gun cleaning system if it is kept closed when not in use and leaks are

repaired within 14 days after the leak is first discovered, or the enclosed cleaner must be shut down

until the leak is repaired.

(ii) Unatomized discharge of solvent into a waste container that is kept closed when not in

use.

(iii) Disassembly of the spray gun and cleaning in a vat that is kept closed when not in use.

(iv) Atomized spray into a waste container that is fitted with a device designed to capture

atomized solvent emissions.

(h) All fresh and used cleaning solvents, except aqueous and semiaqueous cleaning solvents,

used in solvent cleaning operations must be stored in containers that are kept closed at all times

except when filling or emptying. This includes cloth and paper, or other absorbent applicators,

moistened with cleaning solvents except for cotton-tipped swabs used for very small cleaning

operations.

(i) A person shall implement handling and transfer procedures to minimize spills during

filling and transferring the cleaning solvent to or from enclosed systems, vats, waste containers,

and other cleaning operation equipment that hold or store fresh or used cleaning solvents. Aqueous

cleaning solvents are exempt from these requirements.

(5) Compliance with this rule must be determined as follows:

(a) Each person operating a control device for compliance with this rule shall submit a

monitoring plan that specifies the applicable operating parameter value, or range of values, to

ensure ongoing compliance with subrule (4)(b) of this rule. The monitoring device must be

installed, calibrated, operated, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s

specifications, or an equivalent plan approvable by the department.

(b) Each person using an enclosed spray gun cleaner shall visually inspect the seals and all

other potential sources of leaks at least once per month in any calendar year in which it is used.

Each inspection must occur while the spray gun cleaner is in operation.

(c) For coatings and cleaning solvents that are not waterborne or water-reducible, the volatile

organic compound content of each formulation must be determined, less water and less exempt

solvents, as applied using manufacturer's supplied data or method 24 of 40 CFR part 60, appendix

A. If there is a discrepancy between the manufacturer's formulation data and the results of the

method 24 analysis, compliance must be based on the results from the method 24 analysis. For

water-borne, or water-reducible, coatings, and aqueous and semiaqueous cleaning solvents,

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manufacturer's supplied data alone can be used to determine the volatile organic compound content

of each formulation.

(d) For hand-wipe cleaning solvents required in subrule (4)(e) of this rule, manufacturers'

supplied data or standard engineering reference texts or other equivalent methods must be used to

determine the vapor pressure or volatile organic compound composite vapor pressure for blended

cleaning solvents.

(6) A person subject to this rule shall obtain current information and maintain records for all

requirements in sufficient detail to determine compliance, and must be made available to the

department upon request. These records must include the following, as applicable:

(a) A list of coatings and usages as described in table 69-d must be maintained with category

and volatile organic compound content as applied on a monthly basis.

(b) Each owner or operator using cleaning solvents as described in this rule shall maintain

on a monthly basis a list of the following:

(i) For aqueous and semi aqueous hand-wipe cleaning solvents, materials used with

corresponding water contents.

(ii) For vapor pressure compliant hand-wipe cleaning solvents, cleaning solvents with their

respective vapor pressures or, for blended solvents, volatile organic compound composite vapor

pressures.

(iii) For cleaning solvents with a vapor pressure greater than 45 mm Hg, a list of exempt

hand-wipe cleaning processes.

(c) Each owner or operator using control equipment under subrule (4)(b) of this rule shall

record monitoring parameters as specified in the monitoring plan required under subrule (5)(a) of

this rule.

(d) Except for specialty coatings, any source that complies with the recordkeeping

requirements of the Aerospace NESHAP, 40 CFR 63.752, complies with the requirements of this

subrule.

History: 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1640 Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing storage vessels in the

oil and natural gas industry located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment areas.

Rule 640. (1) As used in this rule, "storage vessel” means a tank or other vessel that contains

an accumulation of oil and gas related liquids, and that is constructed primarily of non-earthen

materials, such as wood, concrete, steel, fiberglass, or plastic that provide structural support.

(2) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound in excess

of the limitations of this rule from the use of existing storage vessels utilized in the oil and natural

gas production, natural gas processing, and natural gas transmission and storage segments of the

oil and natural gas industry that meet both of the following criteria:

(a) A storage vessel located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment area.

(b) A storage vessel used for the storage of crude oil or condensates, intermediate

hydrocarbon liquids, or produced water.

(3) Except as provided in subrule (6) of this rule, the provisions of this rule do not apply to

the following:

(a) Storage vessels with a potential to emit volatile organic compounds of less than 6 tons

per year. This potential to emit can be limited by a federally enforceable permit or order.

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(b) Storage vessels with uncontrolled actual volatile organic compound emissions of less

than 4 tons per 12-month rolling average. If the combined actual emission rate equals or is more

than 4 tons per year on a 12-month rolling basis before consideration of controls, as determined in

a subsequent month, then this rule permanently applies to the storage vessel.

(c) Vessels that are skid-mounted or permanently attached to a mobile source, such as trucks,

railcars, barges, or ships, and are intended to be located at a site for less than 180 consecutive days.

(d) Process vessels, such as surge control vessels, bottoms receivers, or knockout vessels.

(e) Pressure vessels designed to operate in excess of 204.9 kilopascals (29.7 pounds per

square inch) and that are not expected to have emissions to the atmosphere during normal

operation.

(f) A storage vessel with a capacity greater than 100,000 gallons used to recycle water that

has been passed through 2 stage separation.

(g) VOC emission control requirements do not apply to storage vessels subject and controlled

in accordance with the requirements for storage vessels in “Standards of Performance for Volatile

Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels) for Which

Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After July 23, 1984” 40 CFR part 60,

“National Emission Standards for Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants From the Synthetic Organic

Chemical Manufacturing Industry for Process Vents, Storage Vessels, Transfer Operations, and

Wastewater” 40 CFR part 63, subpart G, “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air

Pollutants From Petroleum Refineries” 40 CFR part 63, subpart CC, “National Emission Standards

for Hazardous Air Pollutants From Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities” 40 CFR part 63,

subpart HH, or “National Emission Standards for Storage Vessels (Tanks) – Control Level 2” 40

CFR part 63, subpart WW. All regulations stated within this subdivision are adopted by reference

in R 336.1902.

(4) A person subject to the requirements of this rule shall not cause or allow the emission of

any volatile organic compound from storage vessels, unless emissions are reduced by 95% by

weight or greater as determined by subrule (5) of this rule and the following provisions are met,

as applicable:

(a) If utilized, an enclosed combustion control device for the volatile organic compound

emissions from material storage must meet 1 of the following:

(i) Emissions must be less than 275 ppm by volume as propane on a wet basis corrected to

3% oxygen.

(ii) The control must be operated at a minimum temperature of 760 degrees Celsius,

provided a valid performance test as required in subrule (5) of this rule is on file that demonstrated

the combustion zone temperature is an indicator of sufficient destruction efficiency.

(iii) The vent stream must be introduced into the flame zone of the boiler or process heater.

(b) A person using a control device to reduce emissions shall meet the following

requirements:

(i) Covers must satisfy all of the following:

(A) The covers and all openings on the cover must form a continuous impermeable barrier

over the entire surface area of the liquid in the vessel.

(B) Each cover opening must be secured in a closed sealed position when material is in the

unit except during time necessary to use the opening, such as adding, removing, sampling, or

inspecting material in the unit, maintaining equipment, or venting through a closed vent system.

(C) Each storage vessel thief hatch must be maintained and operated with a mechanism to

ensure that the lid remains properly seated and sealed under normal operating conditions.

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(ii) Closed vent systems must satisfy all of the following, unless routed to a process:

(A) The closed vent system must route all gases, vapors, and fumes to the control device.

(B) The closed vent system must have no detectable emissions when using, at a minimum,

olfactory, visual, and auditory inspections.

(C) Any bypass must have a properly operated and maintained flow indictor at the inlet

with an alarm that is recorded when activated. Low leg drains, high point bleeds, analyzer vents,

and open-ended valves or lines and safety devices are not considered bypasses.

(D) The closed vent system must be properly designed and operated, as described in subrule

(5) of this rule.

(iii) Control devices must satisfy all of the following, if applicable:

(A) The control device must be operated and maintained properly as described in subrule

(5) of this rule.

(B) When using a combustion control device, it must have a continuous burning pilot flame

or alternative approved by the department.

(C) When using a flare as a control device, it must be designed and operated in accordance

with the requirements of 40 CFR 60.18(b), adopted by reference in

R 336.1902.

(D) When using carbon absorption as a control device, the carbon must be regenerated or

reactivated.

(c) If a floating roof is used to reduce emissions, the storage vessel must meet all relevant

requirements of “Standards of Performance for Storage Vessels for Petroleum Liquids for Which

Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After May 18, 1978, and Prior to July

23, 1984,” 40 CFR 60.112b(a)(1) or (2), and all relevant monitoring, inspection, recordkeeping,

and reporting requirements in “Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage

Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels) for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or

Modification Commenced After July 23, 1984.” 40 CFR part 60, subpart Kb. Both are adopted by

reference in R336.1902.

(5) Compliance with this rule must be determined as follows:

(a) Initial performance and compliance testing must be conducted in accordance with a stack

testing protocol approved by the department.

(b) All control devices must have an approvable operation and maintenance plan that

contains, at a minimum, the following:

(i) A schedule of maintenance for the control devices in use.

(ii) An inspection schedule at least once every calendar month.

(iii) Written instructions from the manufacturer.

(c) An analysis must be performed, documented, and maintained that the closed vent system

is of sufficient design and capacity to ensure all emissions from the storage vessel is routed to the

control device or process and that the control device is of sufficient design and capacity to

accommodate all emissions from the storage vessel.

(d) The person subject to this rule for a closed vent system shall conduct and maintain records

of annual visual inspections for defects that could result in air emissions.

(6) A person operating a storage vessel subject to this rule shall obtain current information

and maintain records for all applicability and requirements in sufficient detail to determine

compliance. The records must be made available to the department upon request. The records must

include the following, as applicable:

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(a) Records of each volatile organic compound emission determination for each storage

vessel.

(b) Records of deviations in cases where the storage vessel was not operated in compliance

with requirements.

(c) Records of the identification and location of each storage vessel subject to emission

control requirements.

History: 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1641 Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing pneumatic controllers

in the oil and natural gas industry located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment areas.

Rule 641. (1) As used in this rule:

(a) “Bleed rate” means the rate in standard cubic feet per hour at which natural gas is

continuously vented, or bleeds, from a pneumatic controller.

(b) “Pneumatic controller” means an automated instrument used to maintain a process

condition, such as liquid level, pressure, delta pressure and temperature.

(2) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound

associated with the oil and natural gas production and natural gas processing segments of the oil

and natural gas industry, in excess of the limitations of this rule from the use of existing single

continuous bleed natural gas-driven pneumatic controllers, when the controllers are both of the

following:

(a) Located inside the 2015 ozone nonattainment areas.

(b) Utilized at a natural gas processing plant or with equipment located from either the

wellhead to the natural gas processing plant or to the point of custody transfer to an oil pipeline.

(3) Except as described in subrule (6) of this rule, the provisions of this rule do not apply to

a pneumatic controller if there is a functional need for a bleed rate greater than the requirements

as described in subrule (4) of this rule and it is properly tagged. A functional need includes, but is

not limited to, response time, safety, and positive actuation.

(4) Except as allowed in subrule (3) of this rule, a person subject to the requirements of this

rule shall not allow either of the following:

(a) Any continuous venting for any pneumatic controllers located at a natural gas processing

plant.

(b) A bleed rate greater than 6 standard cubic feet per hour from equipment from the wellhead

to the natural gas processing plant or point of custody transfer to an oil pipeline.

(5) Compliance with this rule must be determined by maintaining records as described in

subrule (6) of this rule which includes, at a minimum, tagging all pneumatic controllers with an

identifying number and the installation date, to allow traceability to the records for that controller.

(6) A person operating a pneumatic controller shall obtain current information and maintain

records for all requirements in sufficient detail to determine compliance. The records must be made

available to the department upon request. This includes records and all other information needed

to establish both of the following for each pneumatic controller, as applicable:

(a) The bleed rates.

(b) A description of its functional need if exempting the equipment from requirements in

subrule (4) of this rule.

History: 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

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R 336.1642 Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing pneumatic pumps in

the oil and natural gas industry located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment areas.

Rule 642. (1) As used in this rule, "pneumatic pump” means a positive displacement

reciprocating unit driven by natural gas used for injecting precise amounts of chemicals into a

process stream or for freeze protection glycol circulation.

(2) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound

associated with oil and natural gas production and natural gas processing segments of the oil and

natural gas industry in excess of the limitations of this rule from the use of existing single natural

gas driven pneumatic pumps when the pumps are both of the following:

(a) Located inside the 2015 ozone nonattainment area.

(b) Utilized at a natural gas processing plant or well site.

(3) Except as required in subrule (6), the provisions of this rule do not apply to a pneumatic

pump that is either of the following:

(a) If it is determined through an engineering assessment that routing a pneumatic pump to a

control device or a process is technically infeasible due to insufficient gas pressure or control

device capacity, including the event in which there is no control device or in which the control

device or process is removed from the site, the following provisions must be met:

(i) An assessment of technical infeasibility must be conducted and must include, but is not

limited to, safety considerations, distance from the control device, pressure losses and differentials

in the closed vent system, and the ability of the control device to handle the pneumatic pump

emissions which are routed to them. This assessment must be prepared under supervision of a

qualified professional engineer as approved in 40 CFR 60.5393a.

(ii) The professional engineer shall sign and certify this prepared assessment.

(b) In operation less than 90 days per calendar year. For purposes of this rule, any period of

operation during a calendar day counts toward the 90-day annual threshold.

(4) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound from

pneumatic pumps, unless the following provisions are met:

(a) At natural gas processing plants, zero emissions or 100% control from each diaphragm

pump by use of a control device or instrument air system in place of the natural gas-driven pump.

(b) At a well site, emissions from each existing diaphragm pump with control devices, must

be reduced by 95% by weight or greater as determined by subrule (5) of this rule, or, if 95% control

is not achievable, by the maximum control efficiency possible as described in subrule (6) of this

rule.

(c) At a well site that installs a control device after March 1, 2023, the emissions from the

pneumatic pump must be captured and routed to the control device.

(d) If reducing emissions by use of a control device or by routing to a process, the pneumatic

pump must connect emissions through a closed vent system meeting the requirements of R

336.1640(4)(b)(ii).

(5) Compliance with this rule must be determined as follows:

(a) All pneumatic pumps must be tagged with an identifying marker to allow tracking for

reporting as described in subrule (6) of this rule.

(b) Initial performance and compliance testing must be conducted in accordance with a stack

testing protocol, or alternative testing protocol, approved by the department.

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(c) All control devices must have an approvable operation and maintenance plan that

contains, at a minimum, the following:

(i) A schedule of maintenance for the control devices in use.

(ii) An inspection schedule at least once every calendar month.

(iii) Written instructions from the manufacturer.

(6) A person operating a pneumatic pump subject to this rule shall obtain current information

and maintain records for all requirements in sufficient detail to determine compliance. The records

must be made available to the department upon request and must include the following, as

appropriate:

(a) Notes of all pumps with control, and the respective control efficiencies, as determined by

the performance test used in subrule (5) of this rule, that may include a stack test, calibrated bag

test, or engineering calculations.

(b) For all pumps with a control efficiency less than the control efficiency required by subrule

(4) of this rule, infeasibility of meeting applicable criteria for capture and control for any

uncontrolled pump which may include factors such as safety, distance, pressure losses and

differentials, and the capacity of any available existing control device, to show that subrule (4) of

this rule is not attainable.

(c) For all pumps at well sites without controls, a statement of confirmation that no control

device has been installed.

(d) Before March 1, 2023, an initial report must be submitted to the department describing

initial compliance.

(e) A report must be submitted to the department if a control device is installed on site after

March 1, 2023.

History: 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1643 Emission of volatile organic compounds from existing compressors in the oil

and natural gas industry located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment areas.

Rule 643. (1) As used in this rule:

(a) “Centrifugal compressor” means any machine for raising the pressure of a natural gas by

drawing in low-pressure natural gas and discharging significantly higher-pressure natural gas by

means of mechanical rotating vanes or impellers. Screw, sliding vane, and liquid ring compressors

are not centrifugal compressors for the purposes of this rule.

(b) “Reciprocating compressor” means a piece of equipment that increases the pressure of a

process gas by positive displacement, employing linear movement of the driveshaft.

(2) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound from the

use of existing compressors utilized in oil and natural gas production and natural gas processing

segments of the oil and natural gas industry, in excess of the limitations of this rule that are both:

(a) Located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment areas.

(b) Located between the wellhead and point of custody transfer to the natural gas

transmission and storage segment, and are either of the following:

(i) A single centrifugal compressor using wet seals.

(ii) A reciprocating compressor.

(3) The provisions of this rule do not apply to the following:

(a) Individual reciprocating compressor, or an individual centrifugal compressor using wet

seals located at a well site, or an adjacent well site, and is servicing more than 1 well site.

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(b) Individual centrifugal compressor using dry seals.

(4) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound from the

centrifugal compressors, unless the following provisions are met:

(a) Emissions from a centrifugal compressor wet seal fluid degassing system must be reduced

by 95%.

(b) When emissions from a centrifugal compressor are controlled by a control device, the

following requirements must be met:

(i) The wet seal fluid degassing system must be equipped with a cover that meets the

following requirements:

(A) The cover and all openings on the cover must form a continuous impermeable barrier

over the entire surface area of the liquid in the wet seal fluid degassing system.

(B) Each cover opening must be secured in a closed, sealed position, for example, covered

by a gasketed lid or cap, except during those times when it is necessary to use an opening as

follows:

(1) To inspect, maintain, repair, or replace equipment.

(2) To vent gases or fumes from the unit through a closed vent collection system that meets

the cover requirements and closed vent system requirements of

R 336.1640.

(ii) The closed vent system must be routed to a process or a control device that is designed

to route all gases, vapors, and fumes emitted from the volatile organic compound emissions source

to a control device or to a process.

(iii) A continuous parameter monitoring system must be properly installed and operated to

monitor all relevant control device operational variables.

(5) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound from

reciprocating compressors, unless either of the following provisions are met:

(a) Compressor rod packing must be replaced within 36 months from the date of the most

recent rod packing.

(b) Rod packing emissions must be routed to a process by using a closed vent collection

system that operates under negative pressure and meets the cover requirements and closed vent

system requirements of R 336.1640. The closed vent system must be designed to route all volatile

organic compound containing gases, vapors, and fumes to the process.

(6) A person operating a compressor shall obtain current information and maintain records

for all requirements in sufficient detail to determine compliance , which must be made available

to the department upon request. The following methods must be used:

(a) An identification of each existing centrifugal compressor using a wet seal system.

(b) Records of deviations where the centrifugal or reciprocating compressor was not operated

in compliance with requirements.

(c) Inlet gas flow rate.

(d) Records of the maintenance and repair log.

(e) Records of the visible emissions test following return to operation from a maintenance or

repair activity.

(f) Records of the cumulative number of hours of operation or number of months since the

previous replacement of the reciprocating compressor rod packing.

(g) Records of any control device operational variables monitored as part of the required

continuous parameter monitoring system.

History: 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

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R 336.1644 Emission of volatile organic compounds from fugitive emissions from the oil

and natural gas industry located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment areas.

Rule 644. (1) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic

compound from existing fugitive emissions in the oil and natural gas production and natural gas

processing segments of the oil and natural gas industry, in excess of the limitations of this rule that

are both:

(a) Located in the 2015 ozone nonattainment area.

(b) Either of the following:

(i) Well sites.

(ii) Gathering and boosting station located from the wellhead to the point of custody transfer

to the natural gas transmission and storage segment or an oil pipeline.

(2) The provisions of this rule do not apply to well sites that meet any of the following:

(a) Produce on average, less than or equal to 15-barrel equivalents per day.

(b) Have gas to oil ratios of less than 300 standard cubic foot of gas per barrel of oil produced,

except as described in subrule (4) of this rule.

(c) Only contain well heads.

(3) A person shall not cause or allow the emission of any volatile organic compound from

fugitive emissions unless a leak detection and repair program is implemented, as described in

subrule (4) of this rule.

(4) A leak detection and repair program must be developed and implemented for compliance

with this rule and must contain the following components:

(a) For well sites the program must include the following:

(i) Semiannual monitoring using optical gas imaging (OGI) and repair of components that

are found to be leaking.

(ii) Each fugitive emissions component repaired or replaced be resurveyed to ensure there

is no leak after repair or replacement by the use of either 40 CFR, part 60, appendix A, method 21,

adopted by reference in R 336.1902, or OGI, no later than 30 days after finding fugitive emissions.

(b) For gathering and boosting stations in the production segment the program must include

the following:

(i) Quarterly monitoring using OGI and repair of components that are found to be leaking.

(ii) Each fugitive emissions component repaired or replaced be resurveyed to ensure there

is no leak after repair or replacement by the use of either 40 CFR, part 60, appendix A, method 21,

adopted by reference in R 336.1902, or OGI no later than 30 days after finding fugitive emissions.

(c) The department can allow 40 CFR, part 60, appendix A, method 21, adopted by reference

in R 336.1902, with a repair threshold of 500 ppm as an alternative compliance means to OGI.

(5) A person operating a compressor shall obtain current information and maintain records

for all requirements in sufficient detail to determine compliance, which must be made available to

the department, upon request. These records must include the following, as applicable:

(a) To demonstrate continuous compliance with the fugitive emission standards the following

provisions must be met, as applicable:

(i) A monitoring survey of each collection of fugitive emissions components at a well site

must be conducted at least semiannually, not less than 4 months apart, after the initial survey.

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(ii) A monitoring survey of the collection of fugitive emissions components at a gathering

and boosting station must be conducted at least quarterly, not less than 60 days apart, after the

initial survey.

(iii) A written plan must be developed to include the identification and location of each

fugitive emissions component designated as difficult-to-monitor, an explanation of why each are

designated as difficult to monitor, and a schedule for monitoring at least once per calendar year

for the following:

(A) Fugitive emission components designated as difficult-to-monitor, meaning monitoring

cannot occur without elevating the monitoring personnel more than 2 meters above the surface.

(B) Fugitive emissions components designated as unsafe-to-monitor, meaning monitoring

cannot be completed without exposing the monitoring personnel to immediate danger while

conducting a monitoring.

(b) Records maintained of the fugitive emissions monitoring plan as required under subrule

(4) of this rule.

History: 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1651 Standards for degreasers.

Rule 651. A person responsible for the operation of a degreaser subject to the provisions of

40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart T, §§63.460 to 63.469, the halogenated solvent cleaning “National

Emission Standards for Halogenated Solvent Cleaning,” shall comply with the provisions of 40

C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart T, adopted by reference in R 336.1902.

History: 1997 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2017 AACS.

Editor's Note: An obvious error in R 336.1619 was corrected at the request of the promulgating agency, pursuant

to Section 56 of 1969 PA 306, as amended by 2000 PA 262, MCL 24.256. The rule containing the error was published

in Annual Administrative Code Supplement, 2017. The memorandum requesting the correction was published in

Michigan Register, 2020 MR 14.

R 336.1660 Standards for volatile organic compounds emissions from consumer

products.

Rule 660. (1) Except as provided in subrule (2) of this rule, the following provisions are

adopted by reference in R 336.1902:

(a) Before January 1, 2023, the ozone transport commission's "OTC Model Rule for

Consumer Products," 2006 (ver2006).

(b) After December 31, 2022, the ozone transport commission's "OTC Model Rule for

Consumer Products," dated May 10, 2012, (ver2012).

(c) After December 31, 2022, the “Technical amendment to the Ozone Transport

Commission Consumer Products Model Rule,” dated May 21, 2013.

(2) The following exceptions apply to the adoptions by reference in subrule (1)(a) and (b) of

this rule:

(a) Section (8)(b), variances.

(b) All references to public hearings in section (8)(d) and (f).

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(c) In ver2006, where the date "January 1, 2005” appears in the section (3)(a), table of

standards, (f)(1)(i), and (g)(3), the department shall instead recognize January 29, 2007:

(d) In ver2006, section 7(d)(2) and (3), where the date "2005" appears, the department shall

instead recognize 2007 and the date "March 1, 2006" appears the department shall instead

recognize March 1, 2008.

(e) In ver2012, where the date "January 1, 2005”, “January 1, 2009”, or “January 1, 2014"

appears in the section (3)(a) table of standards, (f)(1)(i), and (g)(3), the department shall instead

recognize January 1, 2023.

(f) In ver2012, the volatile organic compound limits in section (3)(a) table of standards and

the prohibitions in section 3(n) as they apply to the following products containing 98% or more

para-dichlorobenzene:

(i) Toilet/urinal care products.

(ii) Solid and semisolid air fresheners that are not intended for use inside residences or

commercial establishments.

(3) As used in the model rule:

(a) "OTC state" means this state.

(b) "Volatile organic compound" or "VOC" means a compound as defined in 40 CFR 51.100.

For the purpose of clarifying the definition, the provisions of 40 CFR 51.100 are adopted by

reference in R 336.1902.

History: 2007 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1661 Rescinded.

History: 2007 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

R 336.1662 Standards for volatile organic compounds emissions from architectural and

industrial maintenance coatings.

Rule 662. (1) After December 31, 2022, the provisions in the ozone transport commission's

"Model Rule for Architectural and Industrial Maintenance (AIM) Coatings," are adopted by

reference in R 336.1902, with the following exceptions:

(a) “Table 1: VOC Content Limits for Architectural and Industrial Maintenance Coatings,”

the column titled “VOC Content Limits (grams per liter) Effective Until December 31, 2013.”

(b) Except as provided in subrule (1)(c), where the date “January 1, 2014” appears in the

following sections, the department shall instead recognize “January 1, 2023”:

(i) Section (2), Definitions.

(ii) Section (3), Standards.

(iii) Section (4), Container Labeling Requirements,

(iv) Table 1: VOC Content Limits for Architectural and Industrial Maintenance Coatings.

(c) For architectural coatings produced by a manufacturer whose total production level is less

than 1 million gallons of coating in each calendar year from 2021 to 2026, where the date “January

1, 2014” appears in the following sections, the department shall instead recognize “January 1,

2027”:

(i) Section (2), Definitions.

(ii) Section (3), Standards.

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(iii) Section (4), Container Labeling Requirements,

(iv) Table 1: VOC Content Limits for Architectural and Industrial Maintenance Coatings.

(2) As used in the model rule:

(a) “Jurisdiction of the state or local air pollution control agency” means the department.

(b) “Volatile Organic Compound” means the definition as promulgated in R 336.1122(f).

History: 2023 MR 8, Eff. April 18, 2023.

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