Environmental Quality, Air Quality

Rule R307-352

Metal Container, Closure, and Coil Coatings

Notice of Proposed Rule

(New Rule)

DAR File No.: 36734
Filed: 09/06/2012 05:31:48 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. Coating operations in the manufacturing or reconditioning of metal cans, drums, pails, and lids 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 from these coating operations.

Summary of the rule or change:

This rule applies to coating operations in the manufacturing or reconditioning of metal cans, drums, pails, and lids 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:

This rule may add to the Division of Air Quality's administrative costs; however, those costs will be minimal. Therefore, there are no anticipated costs or savings to the state budget.

local governments:

This rule does not create any new requirements for local government; therefore, there are no anticipated costs or savings to local government.

small businesses:

Anticipated cost to sources is $3,221 per ton VOC removed.

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

This rule applies to coating operations in the manufacturing or reconditioning of metal cans, drums, pails, and lids that have the potential to emit 2.7 tons of volatile organic compounds (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 $3,221 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 $3,221 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 mberger@utah.gov

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

R307-352. Metal Container, Closure, and Coil Coatings.

R307-352-1. Purpose.

The purpose of this rule is to reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from the coating of metal coils, cans, drums, pails, and lids.

 

R307-352-2. Applicability.

R307-352 applies to all coating operations, including related cleaning activities, in the manufacturing or reconditioning of metal cans, drums, pails, and lids that have the potential to emit 2.7 tons a year of VOC and that are located in Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah and Weber counties .

 

R307-352-3. Definitions.

The following additional definitions apply to R307-352:

"Coil coating" means any coating applied to metal sheets or strips which are then rolled into coils for further industrial or commercial use.

"End sealing compound" means a compound which is coated onto can ends and which functions as a gasket when the end is assembled onto the can.

"Exterior body spray" means a coating sprayed on the exterior of the container body to provide a decorative or protective finish.

"Interior body spray" means a coating sprayed on the interior of the can body to provide a protective film between the product and the can.

"Metal container or closure coating" means any coating applied to either the interior or exterior of formed metal cans, drums, pails, lids or crowns or flat metal sheets which are intended to be formed into cans, drums, pails, lids or crowns.

"Overvarnish" means a coating applied directly over a design coating to reduce the coefficient of friction, to provide gloss and to protect the finish against abrasion and corrosion.

"Reconditioned drums, pails or lids" means any metal container which is reused, recycled or remanufactured.

"Three-piece can side-seam coating" means a coating sprayed on the exterior and/or interior of a welded, cemented or soldered seam to protect the exposed metal.

"Two-piece can exterior-end coating" means a coating applied to the exterior bottom end of a can to reduce the coefficient of friction and to provide protection to the metal.

 

R307-352-4. Emission Standards.

Each owner or operator shall not apply coatings with a VOC content in excess of the amounts specified in Table 1 or shall use an add-on control device as specified in R307-352-6.

 

TABLE 1

METAL CONTAINER AND CLOSURE COIL COATING LIMITATIONS

values in pounds VOC per gallon of coating, minus water, as applied)



COATING CATEGORY                            VOC EMISSION RATES



CANS



Sheet basecoat (interior and exterior)

and overvarnish                                    1.9



Two-piece can exterior basecoat,

overvarnish, and end coating                       2.1



Interior body spray



     Two-piece cans                                3.5



     Three-piece cans                              3.0



Three-piece can side seam spray                    5.5



End sealing compound:  Food cans, non-food

cans, and beverage cans                            0.1



Exterior body spray                                3.5



DRUMS, PAILS AND LIDS



Body spray



     Reconditioned interior                        4.2



     Reconditioned exterior                        3.5



     New interior                                  3.5



     New exterior                                  2.8



End sealing compound:  Food drums and

non-food drums                                     0.5



Inks, all applications                             2.5



Coil

Coil coating                                       1.7

 

R307-352-5. Work Practices 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 equipment.

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

 

R307-352-6. 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.

 

R307-352-7. Compliance Schedule.

All sources within Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah and Weber counties shall be in compliance with this rule by January 1, 2014.

 

KEY: air pollution, emission controls, metal containers, coil coatings

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 2012

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