Environmental Quality, Air Quality

Rule R307-349

Flat Wood Panel Coatings

Notice of Proposed Rule

(New Rule)

DAR File No.: 36731
Filed: 09/06/2012 05:01:24 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

In 2006, EPA tightened the 24-hour PM2.5 national ambient air quality standard from 65 to 35 micrograms per cubic meter. Currently, seven Utah counties have been found by EPA to not meet this standard. Flat wood panel coating operations emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are precursors to the formation of PM2.5. This rule for the PM2.5 State Implementation Plan will lower VOCs that are emitted from flat wood panel coating operations, as well as clarify regulatory requirements to the industry.

Summary of the rule or change:

This rule applies to flat wood panel coating operations, including related cleaning activities, that have the potential to emit 2.7 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC) per year and that are located in Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah and Weber counties. The rule establishes reasonably available control technology requirements to reduce VOC emissions. Owners and operators have the option to reduce VOCs by applying coatings with the VOC limits established in the rule or to use add-on controls to achieve at least a 90% VOC reduction. During the public comment period, the Air Quality Board is requesting public input on the appropriateness of applying this rule in Tooele and Box Elder counties.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Subsection 19-2-104(1)(a)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The majority of the requirements in this rule were already found in the Utah Air Quality rule, Rule R307-340, which has been proposed to be repealed. Therefore, there are no anticipated costs or savings to the state budget. (DAR NOTE: The proposed repeal of Rule R307-340 is under DAR No. 36725 is this issue, October 1, 2012, of the Bulletin.)

local governments:

The majority of the requirements in this rule were already found in the Utah Air Quality rule, Rule R307-340, which has been proposed to be repealed. Therefore, there are no anticipated costs or savings to local government.

small businesses:

Anticipated cost to sources is $2,110 per ton VOC removed.

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

This rule applies to flat wood panel coatings operations that emit 2.7 tons of VOC per year. There are no anticipated costs or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The compliance cost to implement the requirements of this rule is approximately $2,110 per ton VOC removed.

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

The cost to business to comply with this rule is approximately $2,110 per ton VOC removed.

Amanda Smith, Executive Director

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

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

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Mark Berger at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4000, by FAX at 801-536-0085, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]

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

10/31/2012

Interested persons may attend a public hearing regarding this rule:

• 10/17/2012 02:00 PM, Utah Department of Environmental Quality, 195 N 1950 W, Room No. 1015, SLC, UT
• 10/16/2012 11:00 AM, Mountainland Association of Governments, 586 E 800 N, Orem, UT
• 10/15/2012 11:00 AM, Bridgerland Applied Technology College, 1301 N 600 W, Rooms 171 D and E, Logan, UT
• 10/17/2012 06:00 PM, Utah Department of Environmental Quality, 195 N 1950 W, Room No. 1015, SLC, UT

This rule may become effective on:

12/06/2012

Authorized by:

Bryce Bird, Director

R307. Environmental Quality, Air Quality.

R307-349. Flat Wood Panel Coatings.

R307-349-1. Purpose.

The purpose of R307-349 is to limit volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from flat wood paneling coating sources.

 

R307-349-2. Applicability.

R307-349 applies to flat wood paneling coating operations, including related cleaning activities, that have the potential to emit 2.7 tons per year of VOC and that are located in Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah, and Weber counties.

 

R307-349-3. Definitions.

The following additional definitions apply to R307-349:

"Coating" means a protective, decorative, or functional material applied in a thin layer to a surface. Such materials may include paints, topcoats, varnishes, sealers, stains, washcoats, basecoats, inks, and temporary protective coatings.

"Finishing material" means a coating used in the flat wood panel industry, including basecoats, stains, washcoats, sealers, and topcoats.

"Flat wood paneling" means wood paneling products that are any decorative interior, exterior or tileboard (class I hardboard) panel to which a protective, decorative, or functional material or layer has been applied.

"Sealer" means a finishing material used to seal the pores of a wood substrate before additional coats of finishing material are applied. A washcoat used to optimize aesthetics is not a sealer.

"Tileboard" means a premium interior wall paneling product made of hardboard that meets the specifications for Class I given by the standard ANSI/AHA A135.4-1995.

 

R307-349-4. Emission Standards.

(1) Each owner or operator shall not apply coatings with a VOC content in excess of 2.1 pounds of VOC per gallon, excluding water. The equivalent emission limit shall be 2.9 pounds VOCs per gallon solids coating; or

(2) Each owner or operator shall use an add-on control device as specified in R307-349-6.

 

R307-349-5. Work Practice and Recordkeeping.

(1) The owner or operator shall:

(a) Store all VOC-containing coatings, thinners, and cleaning materials in closed containers;

(b) Minimize spills of VOC-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 VOC coatings and other materials except when specifically in use; and

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

(2) The owner or operator shall maintain records from the manufacturer that demonstrate compliance with the emission standards of R307-348-4.

 

R307-349-6. Optional Add-On Controls.

(1) The owner or operator may install and maintain an

incinerator, carbon adsorption, or any other add-on emission control device, provided that the emission control device will attain at least 90% efficiency performance.

(2) The owner or operator of a control device shall provide certification from the manufacturer that the emission control system will attain required efficiency performance.

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

 

R307-349-7. Compliance Schedule.

(1) All sources in Davis and Salt Lake counties are subject to this rule as of the effective date of this rule.

(2) Sources in Box Elder, Cache, Tooele, Utah and Weber counties shall be in compliance with this rule by January 1, 2014.

 

KEY: air pollution, emission controls, flat wood paneling, coatings

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 2012

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