( Adopted : 10/03/80; Amended : 02/01/85; Amended : 05/05/89; Amended : 02/02/90; Amended : 03/02/90; Amended : 05/06/90; Amended : 06/01/90; Amended : 11/02/90; Amended : 12/07/90; Amended : 08/02/91; Amended : 03/06/92; Amended : 07/09/93; Amended : 09/08/95; Amended : 03/08/96; Amended : 11/19/13)

AVAQMD Rule 1130 1130-1 Graphic Arts 

# RULE 1130 Graphic Arts

(A) General
(1) Purpose
(a) To reduce emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds ( VOC) from Graphic Arts Printing Operations and Digital Printi ng Operations, and Paper, Film, Foil or Fabric Coating Operations.
(2) Applicability
(a) This rule is applicable to any Graphic Arts Printin g Operations, Digital Printing Operations, Paper, Film, Foil or Fabric Co ating Operations and to the Solvent Cleaning materials and processes associ ated with such operations in the District.
(b) The drying and curing processes applicable to Paper , Film, Foil or Fabric Operations include, but are not limited to, heated, forced-air dried, and non-heated processes.
(c) This rule is applicable to any person who solicits, specifies or manufactures any Ink, Coating or Adhesive containin g VOC which is sold, offered for sale, or supplied for use in Grap hic Arts and Paper, Film, Foil and Fabric Coating Operations in the District.
(d) This rule does not apply to screen printing operati ons subject to the provisions of Rule 1130.1 – Screen Printing

. (e) This Rule does not apply to the application of coat ings to any plastic, rubber or glass products subject to the provisions of Rule 1145 – Plastic, Rubber and Glass Coatings

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### (B) Definitions

For the purpose of this rule, the following definit ions shall apply:

(1) “Adhesive” – A material that is applied for the primary purpose of bonding two surfaces together by surface attachment. Adhesives may be used to facilitate the attachment of two surfaces or substances in varying degrees of permanence.1130-2 AVAQMD Rule 1130 Graphic Arts (2) “Aerosol Coating Product”

– A pressurized Coating product containing pigments or resins that dispenses product ingredients by mea ns of a Propellant, and is packaged in a disposable can for hand-held applicat ion, or for use in specialized equipment for ground traffic/marking applications. (3) “Application Equipment” – A device, including, but not limited to, a spray gun, brush, roller, and a Printing press, used to apply Adhesives, Coatings or Inks. (4) “Application Process” – Any process where surfa ce Coatings are applied and/or cured to Paper, Fabric, Foil and/or Film on a Coati ng Line. Such Coating Line shall include coating applicators, heating or dryin g ovens, any dryers, and any other equipment where VOC emissions occur. (5) “Bench Scale Project” – A project (other than a t a Research and Development Facility) that is operated on a small scale, such a s one capable of being located on a laboratory bench top. (6) “Blanket” – A synthetic rubber mat used to tran sfer or “offset” an image from a Printing plate to paper or other substrate, commonl y used in Offset Lithography. (7) “Blanket Repair Material” – The material used i n Offset Lithographic Printing to correct low spots in the press Blanket.
(8) “Blanket Wash” – A Solvent used to remove Ink f rom the Blanket of a press.
(9) “California Air Resources Board (CARB)” – The C alifornia State Air Resources Board, the Executive Officer of CARB and his or her authorized representative, the powers and duties of which are described in Par t 2 of Division 26 of the California Health & Safety Code (commencing with se ction 39500). (10) “Capture Efficiency”

– In percent, the ratio of the weight of the VOC in the effluent stream entering the Control Device to the weight of VOC emitted from Graphic Arts Printing Operations, both measured sim ultaneously, and can be calculated by the following equation:

100 ×        

=

e c W W Efficiency Capture

Where: W c = weight of VOC entering Control Device W e = weight of VOC emitted (11) “Coating” – The application of a uniform layer of material across the entire width of a substrate. Those machines which have both Coa ting and Printing units should be considered as performing a Printing Opera tion. Coating applications that are not performed in association with a Printi ng Operation are considered Coating Operations and are not Graphic Arts Printin g Operations.AVAQMD Rule 1130 1130-3

Graphic Arts (12) “Coating Line” – A series of Coating applicato rs, flash-off areas, and any associated curing/drying equipment between one or m ore unwind/feed stations and one or more rewind/cutting stations. (13) “Control Device” – Equipment such as an incine rator or adsorber, or cooler/condenser filtration used to prevent air pol lutants from being emitted into the atmosphere. (14) “Control Device Efficiency” – In percent, the ratio of the weight of the VOC removed by the Control Device from the effluent str eam entering the Control Device to the weight of the VOC in the effluent str eam entering the Control Device, both measured simultaneously, and can be ca lculated by the following equation:

100 ×        

− =

c a c W W W Efficiency Device Control

Where: W c = weight of VOC entering Control Device W a

= weight of VOC discharged from the Control Devi ce (15) “Conventional Printing Operations” – Those Pri nting Operations that utilize physical masters, stencils, screens or plates durin g the Printing process. Conventional Printing Operations use technologies i ncluding, but not limited to, Offset Lithographic, Flexographic, Gravure, and Let terpress Printing. (16) “Cured Adhesive, Cured Coating, or Cured Ink” – An Adhesive, Coating, or Ink that is dry to the touch.
(17) “Die Coater (or Slit Coater)” – A type of Application Equipment that coats an object by flowing Coatings through a slit directly onto the object moving past the slit. (18) “Digital Printer” – A Printing device that use s a computer-driven machine to transfer an electronic image to a substrate through the use of Inks, toners, or other Graphic Arts Materials. Digital Printing technolog ies include, but are not limited to, various forms of Ink-Jet, Thermography, Electro photography, Ionography, and Magnetography. (19) “Digital Printing Operation” – Those Printing Operations that do not use a physical master, stencils, or plates but use digita l data to control the deposition of Ink, toner or dye to create images. (20) “Dip Coater” – A type of Application Equipment that coats objects by submerging the object in a vat of Coating, and subs equently withdrawing the object and draining off the excess Coating. (21) “Doctor Blade” – A steel blade used to scrape excess Ink from a Printing plate or inking cylinder.1130-4 AVAQMD Rule 1130 Graphic Arts (22) “Dryer” – A hot air, high velocity system used to dry Inks on a printed or coated substrate. (23) “Dye Sublimation” – An imaging process that va porizes colorant with heat and pressure, and deposits it onto a substrate in order to simulate a continuous tone image. Dye Sublimation is a Digital Printing techn ology.
(24) “Electron Beam Ink” – Ink that, when exposed to electron energy, crosslin ks or solidifies in milliseconds. (25) “Electron Charge Deposition Printing” – See Io nography. (26) “Electrophotography” – A Digital Printing technology that works by recordi ng an image on a drum in the form of an electrostatic cha rge, which is then transferred to the substrate. Electrophotography includes such technologies as laser printers, xerography, and Liquid Electrophotography. (27) “Electrostatic Application” – A method of appl ying Coating whereby atomized paint droplets are charged and subsequently deposit ed on the substrate by electrostatic attraction. (28) “End-User” – A person who performs Graphic Art s Printing Operations. (29) “Exempt Compounds”

– A compound identified as exempt in 40 CFR 51.100(s)(1). (30) “Fabric Coating” – Any decorative or protective Coating or reinforcing material applied on or impregnated into textile fabric, viny l coated textile fabric, or vinyl sheets. (31) “Facility” – Any permit unit or grouping of pe rmit units or other air-contaminantemitting activities which are located on one or mor e contiguous properties within the District, in actual physical contact or separat ed solely by a public roadway or other public right-of-way, and are owned or operate d by the same person (or by persons under common control). Such above-describe d groupings, if noncontiguous, but connected only by land carrying a p ipeline, shall not be considered one Facility. (32) “Film Coating” – Any Coating applied in a Web Coating process on any film substrate other than paper or fabric, including, bu t not limited to typewriter ribbons, photographic film, magnetic tape, and meta l foil gift wrap, but excluding coatings applied to packaging used exclusively for food and health care products for human or animal consumption. (33) “Fine Arts Painting” – Any unique visual repre sentation, consisting of paint, Ink, or other media, hand applied to a substrate of canv as, wood, paper, metal, or other material. (34) “Flexible Packaging” – Any package or part of a package, the shape of which can readily be changed. Flexible Packaging includes, b ut is not limited to, bags,AVAQMD Rule 1130 1130-5

Graphic Arts pouches, liners and wraps utilizing paper, plastic, film, aluminum foil, metalized

or coated paper or film, or any combination of thes e materials. (35) “Flexographic Printing” – The application of w ords, designs, or pictures to a substrate by means of a roll Printing technique in which the pattern is applied to an image carrier made of rubber or other elastomeri c material. The image to be printed is raised above the carrier surface, while the non-image area is not raised. (36) “Flow Coater” – A Coating application system w ith no air supplied to the nozzle and where paint flows over the part and the excess Coating drains back into the collection system. (37) “Foam Coater” – A Coating application system t hat coats an object by flowing foam through holes or a slit directly onto the obje ct moving underneath it. (38) “Foil Coating” – A Coating applied in a Web Co ating process on any foil substrate other than paper or fabric, including, bu t not limited to typewriter ribbons, photographic film, magnetic tape, and meta l foil gift wrap, but excluding Coatings applied to packaging used exclusively for food and health care products for human and animal consumption.
(39) “Fountain Solution” – The solution used in Lit hographic Printing which is applied to the image plate to maintain the hydrophilic prop erties of the nonimage areas. It is primarily water and contains at least one of the following materials: etchants such as mineral salts; hydrophilic gums; or VOC add itives to reduce the surface tension of the solution. (40) “Fugitive Emissions” – Uncollected emissions o f VOC from any portion of the Printing, Coating or Laminating Operation other tha n from the Dryer. (41) “Grams of VOC per Liter of Adhesive, Coating, Ink or Wash Primer, Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds (VOC Content)” – The weig ht of VOC emitted during use, Coating, curing or drying per combined volume of VOC and of Adhesive, Coating Ink or Wash Primer solids and can be calculated by the following equation: Grams of VOC per Liter of Coating (or Adhesive, Ink or Wash Primer), Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds

Where: W s = weight of VOC, in grams W w = weight of water, in grams W es = weight of Exempt Compounds, in grams V m = volume of material, in liters V w = volume of water, in liters V es = volume of Exempt Compounds, in liters For Coatings that contain Reactive Diluents, the Gr ams of VOC per Liter of Coating (or Ink or Adhesive), Less Water and Less E xempt Compounds, shall be calculated by the following equation: es w m es w s 

### V V V W W W

− − − − =1130-6 AVAQMD Rule 1130 Graphic Arts Grams of VOC per Liter of Coating, (or Adhesive, In k or Wash Primer) Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds

Where: W s = weight of VOC evolved during curing and analysis, in grams
W w = weight of water evolved during curing and analysis, in grams
W es = weight of Exempt Compounds evolved during curing and analysis, in grams V m = volume of material prior to reaction, in liters
V w = volume of water evolved during curing and analysis, in liters
V es = volume of Exempt Compounds evolved during curing and analysis, in liters (42) “Grams of VOC per Liter of Material” – The wei ght of VOC per volume of material and can be calculated by the following equ ation:

m es w s V W W W Material of Liter per VOC of Grams − − =

Where: W s = weight of VOC, in grams W w = weight of water, in grams W es = weight of Exempt Compounds, in grams V m = volume of material, in liters (43) “Graphic Arts Coating” – The application of a uniform layer of material across the entire width of a substrate. Those machines wh ich perform both Coating and Printing should be considered as performing a Print ing Operation. For purposes of this rule, Digital Printing is not considered a Graphic Arts Coating Operation. (44) “Graphic Arts Materials” – Any Adhesives, Coat ings or Inks , including added Thinners or retarders, used in Printing or related Coating or Laminating processes. (45) “Graphic Arts Printing Operations” – Those Ope rations employing Conventional Printing Operations, or any Coating or Laminating p rocess associated with Conventional Printing Operations to produce publish ed products and packages. Solvent Cleaning Operations performed in order to p roduce published products and packages are considered to be part of Graphic A rts Printing Operations. (46) “Gravure Printing” – An Intaglio Printing proc ess in which the Ink is carried in minute etched or engraved wells on a roll or cylind er, excess Ink being removed from the surface by a Doctor Blade. (47) “Hand Application Method” – A method of applyi ng a Coating to a substrate using manually held, non-mechanically operated equi pment. Such equipment includes paint brushes, hand rollers, caulking guns , trowels, spatulas, syringe daubers, rags and sponges. es w m es w s 

### V V V W W W

− − − − =AVAQMD Rule 1130 1130-7

Graphic Arts (48) “Heatset Web Ink” – A quick-drying Ink in whic h the Solvents are vaporized by passing the printed surface through a device such a s a Dryer or Oven. (49) “High-Volume, Low-Pressure (HVLP) Spray Equipm ent” – Equipment used to apply materials by means of a spray gun which is de signed and intended to be operated, and which is operated, between 0.1 and 10 .0 psig of air atomizing pressure, measured dynamically at the center of the air cap and the air horns. (50) “Ink” – A pigmented and/or dyed liquid or past e used in a Graphic Arts Printing Operation typically for Printing, impressing, or tr ansferring an image onto a substrate. (51) “Ink-Jet” – A Digital Printing technology in w hich Ink is ejected through printheads onto a substrate to create an image. (52) “Intaglio Printing” – Printing done from a pla te or cylinder in which the image is sunk below (etched or engraved into) the surface. (53) “Ion Deposition Printing” – See Ionography. (54) “Ionography” – A Digital Printing technology t hat utilizes a directed array of ions to create a charge on a nonconductive surface to cr eate an image. Ionography can also be known as Ion Deposition or Electron Charge Deposition Printing. (55) “Key System Operating Parameters” – Those para meters necessary to ensure compliance with subsection (C)(4), including, but n ot limited to, temperature, pressure drop, and air flow rate.
(56) “Lamination”

– A process of composing two or more layers of mater ial to form a single, multiple-layer sheet by using an Adhesive. (57) “Letterpress Printing” – A Printing process in which the image area is raised relative to the nonimage area and the Ink is transf erred to the substrate directly from the image surface. (58) “Line” – The minimum equipment which is requir ed for the application, drying, and/or curing of Inks, UV Inks, and/or Coatings on a substrate, including the Ink and/or Coating applicators and drying systems, and associated Ink and Coating agitation and delivery systems. (59) “Liquid Electrophotography (LEP)” – A Digital Printing technology that records a latent electrostatic image on a photoconductive sur face, such as a drum or belt. The image created by applying toner to the charged areas of the photoconductor is electrically transferred to an intermediate surface . In the second transfer process, the image is released from the Blanket surface to t he final substrate cooling rapidly as the substrate passes between the Blanket and the impression drum, causing the image to “peel off” the Blanket and be affixed to the substrate. This Operation repeats itself on the one Printing statio n for every color separation in the image.1130-8 AVAQMD Rule 1130 Graphic Arts (60) “Liquid Leak” – A visible Solvent leak from a container at a rate of more than three (3) drops per minute, or a visible liquid mis t. (61) “Lithographic Printing” – A planographic Print ing process in which the image and nonimage areas are on the same plane and are ch emically differentiated. This Printing process differs from other Printing proces ses where the image is typically printed from a raised or recessed surface. (62) “Magnetography” – A Digital Printing technolog y whereby an image is printed using a magnetic toner, electromagnetic write heads , and magnetic fields on an imaging drum. (63) “Maintenance Cleaning” – A Solvent Cleaning Op eration or activity carried out to keep tools, machinery, equipment (excluding Adhesiv e, Coating, or Ink Application Equipment) or general work areas in cle an and good operational condition. (64) “Manufacturing Process” – The process of makin g goods or articles by hand or by machine. (65) “Matte Finish Ink” – A Specialty Ink which is applied on Non-Porous substrates in Flexographic Printing Operations and contains at least five (5) percent by weight silicon dioxide flattening agent. (66) “Metallic Ink” – A Specialty Ink which is appl ied on Non-Porous substrates in Flexographic Printing Operations which contains at least 28 percent elemental metal powder, by weight.
(67) “Non-Absorbent Container” – A container made o f Non-Porous material that does not allow the migration of Solvents through it.
(68) “Non-Atomized Solvent Flow” – Solvents in the form of a liquid stream without the introduction of any Propellant. (69) “Non-Heatset Web Ink” – An Ink which dries by oxidation and/or absorption into the substrate without use of heat from Dryers or Ov ens. (70) “Non-Leaking Container” – A container without Liquid Leak. (71) “Non-Porous” – Any substrate whose surface pre vents penetration by water, including but not limited to foil, polyethylene, po lypropylene, cellophane, metalized polyester, nylon, and polyethylene tereph thalate (mylar), paper or paperboard coated with Non-Porous surface. Clay co ated Printing paper as defined by the American Paper Institute Classificat ion System, and paperboard coated with clay to prevent water penetration, shal l be considered Non-Porous. (72) “Offset Lithographic Printing” – A planographi c method in which the image and non-image areas are on the same plane and where the Ink is transferred from an image plate on one cylinder to an image Blanket on a different cylinder. The Ink is finally transferred from the image Blanket to th e surface to be printed.AVAQMD Rule 1130 1130-9

Graphic Arts (73) “On-Press Component” – A part, component, or a ccessory of a press that is cleaned while still being physically attached to th e press. (74) “Operation” – Any physical action resulting in a change in the location, form, or physical properties of a material, or any chemical action resulting in a change in the chemical composition or the chemical or physica l properties of a material. (75) “Operator” – Includes, but is not limited to, any person who owns, leases, supervises, or operates a Facility and/or equipment

. (76) “Oven” – A heating chamber which uses heat, UV radiation, or electron beam (EB) radiation to bake, cure, polymerize, or dry a surface Coating. (77) “Overall Capture and Control Efficiency” – In percent, the ratio of the weight of the VOC removed by the emission control system from the effluent stream entering the Control Device to the total VOC emitte d from Graphic Arts Printing Operations, both measured simultaneously, and can b e calculated by the following equations: 

## ( ) ( )       ×

= 100 .. Efficiency Device Control Efficiency Capture E C O

(78) “Packaging Gravure” – Gravure Printing on pape r, paperboard, foil, film or other substrates used to produce containers or packages.
(79) “Pantone Ink” – An Ink created for color match ing by combination of Process Inks. (80) “Paper Coating” – Any Coating applied on or im pregnated into paper, including, but not limited to, adhesive tapes and labels, book covers, post cards, office copier paper, drafting paper, and pressure sensitive tapes

. (81) “Plastisizer” – A material used to keep plasti c material soft and viscous. (82) “Plastisol” – A Coating that is a liquid dispe rsion of small particles of resins and plastisizers that are fused to become a plastic.
(83) “Porous” – A substrate whose surface does not prevent penetration by water, including but not limited to, paper, paperboard, an d any paper product coated with a Porous material. (84) “Potential to Emit” – The maximum capacity of a stationary source to emit a regulated air pollutant based on its physical or op erational design. Any physical or operational limitation on the capacity of the st ationary source to emit a pollutant, including air pollution control equipmen t and restrictions on hours of operations or on the type of material combusted, st ored, or processed, shall be treated as part of the design only if the limitatio n is federally enforceable. (85) “Printing” – In the graphic arts, any operatio n that imparts color, design, alphabet, or numerals on a substrate.1130-10 AVAQMD Rule 1130 Graphic Arts (86) “Process Ink” – The hues yellow, magenta, and cyan, plus black used in the fourcolor print process. (87) “Proof Press” – A press used only for printing a sample copy of a graphic art product to check the quality of print, color reprod uction, and editorial content. (88) “Propellant” – Any gas, including air, in a pr essure container for expelling the contents when the pressure is released. (89) “Publication Gravure” – Gravure Printing on pa per subsequently formed into books, magazines, catalogues, brochures, directorie s, newspaper supplements or other types of printed materials not classified as Packaging Gravure. (90) “Reactive Diluent” – A liquid which is a VOC d uring application and one in which, through chemical reaction or physical action s, such as adsorption or retention in the substrate, 20 percent or more of t he VOC becomes an integral part of a finished product. (91) “Recycled Solvent” – Spent solvent that has be en regenerated and which contains VOC levels comparable or lower than analogous un-us ed solvent, is stored in non-leaking containers, has documentation verifying the recycling legitimacy factors are met, and is pure enough for use in this application. The used solvent shall not have been used for cleaning or degreasing

. (92) “Removable Press Component” – A part, componen t, or accessory of a press that is physically attached to the press but is disassem bled and removed from the press prior to being cleaned. Rollers, Blankets, meterin g rollers, fountains, impression cylinders and plates shall not be considered as Rem ovable Press Components. (93) “Repair” – The process of returning a damaged object or an object not operating properly to good condition. (94) “Research and Development” – A Facility or por tion thereof used to further the development of useful materials, devices, systems, or methods, including, but not limited to, design, development, and improvement of prototypes and processes. Research and Development does not include the Manuf acturing Process itself. (95) “Roll Coater” – A type of Application Equipmen t in which a series of mechanical rollers form a thin Coating film on the surface of a roller, which is subsequently applied to a substrate by moving the substrate unde rneath the roller.
(96) “Roller Wash” – A Solvent used to remove Ink f rom the rollers of a press.
(97) “Slit Coater” – See Die Coater. (98) “Solvent” – Any liquid containing a VOC or com bination of VOCs, which is used as a diluent, Thinner, dissolver, viscosity reducer , cleaning agent, or for other similar uses.AVAQMD Rule 1130 1130-11

Graphic Arts (99) “Solvent Cleaning” – The use of a Solvent to r emove loosely held uncured Adhesives, uncured Coatings, uncured Inks, and cont aminants from the internal surfaces and packaging passages of equipment includ ing, but not limited to, dirt, soil, and grease from parts, products, tools, machi nery, equipment and general work areas by flushing Solvent, by a Non-Atomized S olvent Flow, through the equipment. (100) “Specialty Ink” – An Ink that is applied only on Non-Porous Substrates in Flexographic Printing Operations, and is either:
(a) A Metallic Ink that contains at least 28 percent el emental metallic powder, by weight; or
(b) A Matte Finish Ink containing at least five (5) per cent silicon dioxide flattening agent, by weight. (101) “Sterilization Indicating Inks” – Inks that c hange color to indicate that sterilization has occurred. Such Inks are used to monitor the sterilization of medical instruments, autoclave efficiency, and the thermal processing of foods for prevention of spoilage. (102) “Stripping” – The use of Solvent to remove ma terial such as Cured Adhesives, Cured Coatings, Cured Inks, cured or dried paint, c ured or dried paint residue or temporary protective Coating.
(103) “Substrate Retention Factor” – A fraction, ex pressed in percent, of VOCs in lithographic Inks which is retained in the substrat e when the Inks dry by adsorption or absorption. (104) “Surface Preparation” – The removal of contam inants from a surface prior to the application of Adhesives, Coatings or Inks before p roceeding to the next step of a Manufacturing Process. (105) “Thermography” – A Digital Printing technolog y that creates an image via a chemical reaction that occurs when portions of a th ermal-coated substrate are subjected to heat. Thermographic technologies incl ude but are not limited to thermal wax transfer, multi-bit thermal wax transfe r, and Dye Sublimation.
(106) “Thin Film Ultraviolet (UV) Ink” – A UV Ink f or which <0.2 g will cover an area of ≥ 225 cm 2 (35 in 2 ), using the following formula:

c D A F C × × =

Where:
A = area of substrate, in cm 2 (or in 2 ) C = amount of Ink added to the substrate, in g D c = density of Ink, in g/cm 3 (or g/in 3 ) F = manufacturer’s recommended film thickness, in c m (or in)1130-12 AVAQMD Rule 1130 Graphic Arts (107) “Thinner” – A Solvent that is used to dilute Coatings or Inks to reduce viscosity, color strength, and/or solids, or to modify drying conditions. (108) “Transfer Efficiency” – Ratio of the weight o r volume of Coating solids adhering to an object to the total weight or volume, respect ively, of coating solids used in the application process expressed as a percentage.
(109) “Ultraviolet (UV) Ink” – An Ink which dries b y polymerization reaction by UV or electron beam radiation. (110) “United States Environmental Protection Agenc y (USEPA)” – The United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Administrator of the USEPA and his or her authorized representative. (111) “Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)” – Any compo und of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, met allic carbides or carbonates, and ammonium carbonate, which participates in atmos pheric photochemical reactions and those compounds listed in 40 CFR 51.1 00(s)(1).
(112) “Wash Primer” – A material used to clean and/ or to activate surfaces of paper or fabric that contains no more than five (5) percent, by weight, solid materials. (113) “Waste Solvent Material” – Any Solvent which may contain dirt, oil, metal particles, sludge, and/or waste products, or wiping material containing VOCs including, but not limited to, paper, cloth, sponge , rag, or cotton swab used in Solvent Cleaning.
(114) “Web” – A continuous sheet of substrate. (115) “Web Splicing Adhesive” – An adhesive used to join two (2) continuous rolls of substrate material. (116) “Wipe Cleaning” – A Solvent Cleaning activity performed by hand rubbing an absorbent material such as a rag, paper, sponge, br ush or cotton swab containing Solvent.



### (C) Requirements

(1) VOC Content of Graphic Arts Materials An Operator performing a Graphic Arts Printing Oper ation, not subject to (C)(2) or (C)(3), shall not apply any Graphic Arts Materia l, including any VOCcontaining materials added to the original Graphic Arts Materials supplied by the manufacturer, which contains a total VOC in excess of the limits specified in Table 1 and Table 2 in accordance with the specifie d date:AVAQMD Rule 1130 1130-13

Graphic Arts Table 1 VOC Content Limits for Adhesives, Coatings and Inks Material Grams of VOC per Liter

(lb/gal) Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds, as applied, effective through 11/30/2014 Grams of VOC per Liter (lb/gal), Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds, as applied, effective on and after 12/01/2014 Flexographic Ink on Porous Substrates n/a 225 (1.88)
Printing Ink 300 (2.5) 300 (2.5) Coating 300 (2.5) 300 (2.5) Adhesive 300 (2.5) 150 (1.25) Web Splicing Adhesive n/a 150 (1.25)

Table 2 VOC Content Limits for Fountain Solutions Fountain Solution used in: Total Grams of VOC per

Liter (lb/gal) including any VOC containing materials added to the original Fountain Solution, effective through 11/30/2014 Percent VOC by volume, effective on and after 12/01/2014

Heatset Web Offset Lithographic Printing 100 (0.83) 1.6

Non-Heatset Web Offset Lithographic Printing 100 (0.83) 5.0

Sheet-fed Offset Lithographic Printing with maximum sheet size no greater than 11 x 17 inches 100 (0.83) 5.0

All other presses 100 (0.83) 8.0
(a) On and after 12/01/2014, an Operator performing Non-Heatset Web Offset Lithographic Printing shall use Fountain Solution t hat is five percent (5%) alcohol substitute or less, by weight, and shall ha ve no alcohol in the Fountain Solution. (2) Flexographic Specialty Ink (a) An Operator using a Flexographic Printing Opera tion shall not use a Specialty Ink in excess of the VOC limit in Table 3 , and shall not use more than two (2) gallons of Specialty Inks in a ca lendar day and 120 gallons of Specialty Ink in a calendar year.1130-14 AVAQMD Rule 1130 Graphic Arts Table 3 VOC Content Limits for Flexographic Specialty Ink Material Grams of VOC per Liter (lb/gal), Less Wate r and

Less Exempt Compounds, as applied, effective on

and after 12/01/2014 Metallic Ink 460 (3.8) Matte Finish Ink 535 (4.5) Metallic Ink and Matte Finish Ink on Flexible Package Printing 383 (3.2)

(b) On and after 12/01/2014, facilities with the Po tential to Emit or with actual emissions of at least ten (10) tons VOC in a ny calendar year shall not use Specialty Inks with VOC content greater tha n 300 grams VOC per liter, less water and less Exempt Compounds, as app lied. (3) Paper, Film, Foil or Fabric Coating Operations (a) An Operator shall not use any Coating in any Pa per, Film, Foil or Fabric Coating Application Process, with or without Ovens, unless: (i) The Coating contains less than 265 Grams of VOC Per Liter (2.2 lb/gal), Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds, as a pplied, as applied; or (ii) VOC emissions are collected and reduced by an approved emission control system pursuant to subsection (C)(4). (b) An Operator shall not use or apply any Plastiso l to any paper, film, foil or fabric substrate unless the Coating contains less t han 20 Grams of VOC Per Liter (0.16 lb/gal), Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds, as applied. (c) An Operator shall not use any Wash Primer on an y paper, film, foil or fabric used in any Paper, Fabric, Foil or Fabric Co ating Application Process, with or without Ovens, unless:
(i) The Wash Primer contains less than 265 Grams of VOC Per Liter (2.2 lb/gal) of Material used; or (ii) VOC emissions are collected and reduced by an approved emission control system pursuant to subsection (C)(4). (4) Approved VOC Emission Control System (a) In lieu of the requirements of subsections (C)( 1), (C)(2) or (C)(3), emissions of VOC may be controlled by an emission c apture and control system, which reduces emissions of VOCs to the atmo sphere, provided that:AVAQMD Rule 1130 1130-15

Graphic Arts (i) The VOC emission control system is approved by the APCO.

(ii) During continuous operation, not to exceed 24 hours, the VOC emission control system shall have a minimum Overal l Capture and Control Efficiency as specified in Table 4, in accordance with the corresponding effective date. (iii) The collection system shall vent all drying O ven exhaust to the Control Device and shall have one or more inlets fo r collection of Fugitive Emissions. (iv) During any period of operation of a thermal in cinerator, combustion temperature shall be continuously monito red. (v) During any period of operation of a catalytic i ncinerator, exhaust Gas temperature shall be continuously monitored. (vi) Appropriate permit(s) for the emission capture and control system are obtained pursuant to District regulations. (vii) The VOC emission control system shall reduce VOC em issions, at all times , to a level that is not greater than the emissions which would have been achieved through the use of compliant mat erials, compliant equipment or compliant work practices in subsections (C)(1), (C)(2), (C)(3) and(C)(7).

Table 4 VOC Emission Control System Overall Capture and Con trol Efficiency Process or Solution Overall VOC Capture and Control Efficiency %, by weight, effective through 11/30/2014 Overall VOC Capture

and Control Efficiency %, by weight, effective on and after 12/01/2014 Flexography 67% (See Flexible Package Printing) Publication Gravure 75% 85% Packaging Gravure 67% 75% Lithography 67% 75% Letterpress 67% 75% Flexible Package Printing (All Technologies) n/a 80%

Fountain Solution 67% 75%
The required minimum overall efficiency of an emiss ion control system at which an equivalent VOC emission will be achieved, compared to the emissions achieved through compliance with subsecti ons (C)(1), (C)(2) and/or (C)(3), shall be calculated by the following equation:



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Max LWn LWc1130-16 AVAQMD Rule 1130 Graphic Arts Where: MCE = Minimum Control Device Efficiency, per cent. VOC LWc = VOC Limit of Rule 1130, less water and less Exempt Compounds, pursuant to paragraphs (C)(1), (C)(2) and/or (C)(3). VOC LWn,Max

= Maximum VOC content of non-compliant Graphic Arts Materials used in conjunction with a Control Device, less water and Exempt Compounds, in g/L. D n,Max

= Density of VOC Solvent, reducer, or Thinner

contained in the non-compliant graphic arts materials containing the maximum VOC, in g/L. (b) Paper, Film, Foil or Fabric An Operator may comply with the requirements (C)(3) (a), (C)(3)(c) or (C)(4)(a) through (C)(4)(c) by using an Approved VO C Emission Control System consisting of collection and control devices , which are approved, in writing, by the APCO and operated subject to the following: (i) The emission collection system shall collect at least 90 percent, by weight, of the emissions generated by the source of emissions.
(ii) The control device shall reduce emissions from an emission collection system by at least 95 percent, by weight , or the output of the control device is 50 ppm, by volume, calculated as carbon, with no dilution. (c) Heatset Web Offset Lithographic or Letterpress On or after 12/01/2014, an Operator performing Heat set Web Offset Lithographic or Letterpress Printing that has a Pot ential to Emit greater than 25 ton per year prior to controls shall use an add-on Control Device on the Dryers as follows: (i) Heatset Web Offset Lithographic or Letterpress printer Control Devices installed on or prior to 11/30/2014 shall h ave an Overall Capture and Control Efficiency of 90 percent. (ii) Heatset Web Offset Lithographic or Letterpress printer Control Devices installed on or after 12/01/2014 shall have an Overall Capture and Control Efficiency of 95 percent. (5) Coating Application Equipment No Operator shall apply Coatings unless Coatings ar e applied with equipment operated according to manufacturer’s specifications , and only by the use of one of the following types of Coating Application Equipmen t:AVAQMD Rule 1130 1130-17

Graphic Arts (a) Flow Coater;

(b) Roll Coater; (c) Dip Coater;
(d) Foam Coater;
(e) Die Coater; (f) Hand Application Methods; or (g) HVLP spray for air dried coatings. (i) For HVLP spray guns manufactured prior to Janua ry 1, 1996, the End-User shall demonstrate that the gun meets HVLP spray equipment standards. Satisfactory proof will be ei ther in the form of manufacturer’s published technical material or b y a demonstration using a certified air pressure tip ga uge, measuring the air atomizing pressure dynamically at the cente r of the air cap and at the air horns. (ii) A person shall not sell or offer for sale for use within the District any HVLP spray gun without a permanent marking deno ting the maximum inlet air pressure in psig at which the gun will operate within the parameters specified in subsection (B)(4 9). (h) Such other alternative spray application method s as are demonstrated in accordance with the provisions of subsection (H)(8) , to be capable of achieving equivalent or better Transfer Efficiency than the application method in subsection (C)(5)(g), and for which writ ten approval of the APCO has been obtained. (i) Other Coating application methods which are dem onstrated to the APCO to be capable of achieving at least 65 percent Tran sfer Efficiency as determined in accordance with Section (H)(8). Prio r written approval from the APCO shall be obtained for each alternativ e method used. (j) In lieu of complying with subsections (C)(5)(a) through (C)(5)(i), an Operator may control emissions from the Coating App lication Equipment with a VOC emission control system that meets the r equirements of subsection (C)(4).
(6) Alternative Emission Control Plan A person may comply with the provisions of subsecti ons (C)(1), (C)(2) or (C)(3) by means of an Alternative Emission Control Plan (A ECP) pursuant to District Rule 108 – Alternative Emission Control Plans

. (7) Solvent Cleaning Operations and Storage and Dis posal of VOC-containing Materials.1130-18 AVAQMD Rule 1130 Graphic Arts Solvent Cleaning of Application Equipment, parts, p roducts, tools, machinery, equipment, general work areas, and the storage and disposal of VOC-containing materials used in cleaning operations exempt from a ll or a portion of this rule shall comply with the provisions of Rule 1171 – Solvent Cleaning Operations

. (a) An Operator shall not use Solvents for Cleaning Operations that exceed the VOC content limits specified in Table 5 in acco rdance with the corresponding effective date.

Table 5

VOC Content Limits for Solvent Cleaning Type of Solvent Cleaning Operation VOC Content Limi t Grams of VOC per liter of material (lb/gal), effective on and after 12/01/2014 A. Product cleaning during Manufacturing Process; or Surface Preparation for Adhesive, Coating or Ink application 25 (0.21)

B. Repair and Maintenance Cleaning 25 (0.21) C. Cleaning of Adhesive or Coating Application Equipment 25 (0.21)
D. Cleaning of Ink Application Equipment 25 (0.21)
1. General 25 (0.21) 2. Flexographic Printing 25 (0.21) 3. Specialty Flexographic Printing 100 (0.83) 4. Gravure Publication a. Publication 100 (0.83) b. Packaging 25 (0.21) 5. Lithographic (Offset) or Letterpress Printing a. Roller Wash – Step 1 100 (0.83) b. Roller Wash – Step 2; Roller wash – not specified; Blanket Wash, and On - press components 100 (0.83)

c. Removable Press Components 25 (0.21) 6. UV Ink/Electron Beam Ink Application Equipment 100 (0.83)

(b) The following Solvent Cleaning Operations may b e performed outside of an APCO-approved VOC emission control system and us ing a Solvent with VOC content greater than 25 g/L, so long as th e VOC content is not greater than the limit in Table 5:AVAQMD Rule 1130 1130-19

Graphic Arts (i) Wipe Cleaning;

(ii) Application of Solvent from hand-held spray bo ttles from which Solvents are dispensed without a propellant induced force; (iii) Non-Atomized Solvent Flow method in which the cleaning Solvent is collected in a container or a collection system which is closed except for Solvent collection openings and, if nece ssary, openings to avoid excessive pressure build-up inside the con tainer; or (iv) Solvent Cleaning method in which the Cleaning Solvent is discharged into a container that is closed except f or Solvent collection openings and, if necessary, openings to avoid excessive pressure build-up inside the container. The discha rge Solvent from the equipment must be collected into containers wit hout atomizing into the open air. The Solvent may be flushed thro ugh the system by air or hydraulic pressure, or by pumping. (c) Solvent shall not be atomized into the open air unless it is vented to a VOC emission control system that complies with subs ection (C)(4). This provision shall not apply to printing Operations wh ere the roller of Blanket Wash is applied automatically and the clean ing of nozzle tips of automated spray equipment systems, except for robo tic systems, and cleaning with spray bottles or containers described in subsection (C)(7)(b)(ii). (d) An Operator shall not use VOC-containing materi als to clean spray equipment used for the application of Adhesives, Co atings or Ink unless an enclosed system or equipment that is proven to b e equally effective at controlling emissions is used for cleaning. If an enclosed system is used, it must totally enclose spray guns, cups, nozzles, bowls and other parts during washing, rinsing and draining procedures, an d it must be used according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and must be closed when not in use. (e) In lieu of complying with the provisions of sub sections (C)(7)(a) through (C)(7)(d), an Operator may control emissions from S olvent Cleaning Operations with an APCO-approved VOC emission contr ol system that meets the requirements of subsection (C)(4). (8) An Operator shall store or dispose of fresh or spent Solvents, Waste Solvent Materials, Coatings, Adhesives, catalysts, Thinners and Ink in Non-Absorbent, Non-Leaking Containers, which shall be kept closed except when adding or removing material, during cleaning Operations, or w hen the container is empty. (9) VOC material wastes (including but not limited to liquid wastes, rags and packaging) shall be disposed of in a manner consist ent with federal, state and local hazardous waste regulations. (10) The manufacturer of any Coating, Adhesive or I nk, except Thin Film UV Ink, which is sold, offered for sale or supplied for use in Packaging Gravure, Publication Gravure or Flexographic Printing Operat ions in the District shall1130-20 AVAQMD Rule 1130 Graphic Arts include the following information on the product co ntainer or Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) supplied with the product: (a) Material name; manufacturer identification; spe cific mixing instructions; density; and, VOC content, as applied. (b) The VOC content of Inks (except Thin Film UV In k), Coatings and Adhesives expressed as defined in subsection (B)(41 ).
(11) Work Practices (a) An Operator shall properly use and properly ope rate all graphic arts printing technologies as directed and/or specified by the manufacturer of the printer or Graphic Arts Material. (b) Solvent containers and mixing tanks must be kep t closed or covered except when filling, draining, or conducting cleani ng operations. (c) Used shop towels, rags and wipes shall be kept in closed containers. (d) Spray guns shall be cleaned in an enclosed syst em. (e) Recycled Solvents shall be used for cleaning if available and practical. (f) Cleaning materials shall be conveyed from one l ocation to another in closed containers or pipes. 

### (D) Prohibition of Specification and Sale

(1) No person shall solicit from, or require any ot her person to use in the District any graphic arts material which, when applied as suppli ed or thinned or reduced according to the manufacturer's recommendation for application, does not meet the applicable VOC limits in subsection (C)(1), (C) (2), (C)(3) or subsection (I)(3)(s)(iii) for the specific application. (2) On and after 12/01/2014, no person shall offer for sale, sell, or distribute directly to an End-User for use in the District any Graphic Arts Material which, when applied as supplied or thinned or reduced according to the manufacturer's recommendation for application, does not meet the a pplicable VOC limits in subsection (C)(1), (C)(2), (C)(3) or subsection (I) (3)(s)(iii) for the specific application.



### (E) Recordkeeping Requirements
Unless otherwise noted or as required pursuant to D istrict Rule 109 – Recordkeeping for Volatile Organic Compound Emissions , all VOC content and density values recorded pursuant to the requirements of this rule shall be for the material as applied. Graphic Arts Printing Operations subject to this rule shall main tain the following records and information:AVAQMD Rule 1130 1130-21

Graphic Arts (1) For each Ink, Coating, Adhesive, Fountain Solut ion, Wash Primer, and Solvent in use and in storage: (a) A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or product data sheet giving material name, manufacturer identification, specifi c mixing instructions, and density; and (b) VOC content, as applied. (2) Compliant Materials Records If only Inks, Coatings, and Adhesives meeting the s pecification found in Section (C) are used: (a) Records on a daily basis showing the amount of Ink used. Ink use records shall be maintained using one of the following opti ons: (i) Group the quantity of all Inks used and identif y the maximum VOC content figure and use the minimum density of 1 ,010 grams per liter (8.44 lb/gal); (ii) Itemize Process Inks and Pantone Inks separate ly and use the specific VOC content and density value for each Pro cess Ink, and the highest VOC content and the maximum density of 1,010 gram per liter (8.44 lb/gal) for Pantone Inks; (iii) Report Process Inks and Pantone Inks separate ly and use the maximum VOC content and minimum density value for b oth process and Pantone Inks, or use the density of 1,0 10 gram per liter (8.44 lb/gal) for Pantone Inks; or (iv) Itemize each Ink and Pantone Ink and use the s pecific VOC content and density value for each. (b) Records on a daily basis showing the amount of Coating, Adhesive, Wash Primer, and Solvent (including cleaning Solvent) us ed. Itemize each Coating, Adhesive, Wash Primer, and Solvent and use the specific VOC content and density value for each. (c) Record, on a daily basis, the type, amount, and percent VOC by volume of Fountain Solution used. (3) Non-Compliant Materials Records If Inks, Coatings, Adhesives, Fountain Solutions, W ash Primers, and Solvents (including non-compliant cleaning Solvent) which do not meet the specifications found in Section (C) are used and compliance is ach ieved through the use of addon emission control equipment pursuant to subsectio n (C)(4): (a) Records on a daily basis showing the type and a mount of Inks, Coatings, Adhesives, Fountain Solutions, Wash Primers, and So lvents (including non-compliant cleaning Solvent) used and itemized u sing the specific VOC content and density value for each.1130-22 AVAQMD Rule 1130 Graphic Arts (b) Daily records of Key System Operating Parameter s which will demonstrate continuous Operation and compliance of the emission Control Device during periods of emission producing activit ies. Key System Operating Parameters are those necessary to ensure compliance with VOC capture and control requirements pursuant to subsec tion (C)(4) (including but not limited to temperatures, pressures, and flo w rates). Such records shall be kept in the form and manner as prescribed by the APCO. (4) Records for Flexographic Specialty Inks If flexographic Specialty Inks are used pursuant to subsection (C)(2), record, on a daily basis, the type and amount of each Specialty Ink used. (5) Digital Printing Records (a) On or after 12/01/2014, Digital Printing Operat ions shall keep records in accordance with subsection (E)(5)(b) for each Digit al Printer that:
(i) Uses Solvent-based Inks and has a print capacit y of 1,000 ft 2 /hr or more; or (ii) Uses water-based Inks, or UV Inks and has a pr int capacity of 10,000 ft 2 /hr or more, (b) Operators with printers Subject to subsection ( E)(5)(a) shall keep the following records: (i) A current file of Inks, Coatings, Adhesives, an d Solvents in use and in storage. The file shall include a MSDS or p roduct data sheet showing the material name, manufacturer's nam e, VOC content as applied, specific mixing instructions, a nd density. (ii) Monthly records of the type, and amount of eac h Ink, Coating, and/or Adhesive used. (iii) Monthly records of the type, and amount of So lvent used for thinning the Ink, Coating, or Adhesive, and for cle aning. (6) If the Facility is claiming exempt status pursu ant to Section (I), the Facility shall maintain adequate records on a daily or as-used bas is to demonstrate the exempt status. The Operator who becomes subject to the em ission limits/standards of this rule through loss of exemption in Section (I) shall not operate the subject equipment, except as required for obtaining a new o r modified Permit-to-Operate, until the Operator demonstrates that the Operation is in full compliance with the requirements of this rule. (7) Any record required or produced pursuant to thi s rule shall be retained on site for a minimum of five (5) years and shall be made avail able to the APCO, CARB, or USEPA upon request.AVAQMD Rule 1130 1130-23

Graphic Arts (8) Determination of VOC Emissions from Inks Used i n a Lithographic Printing Operation For the purposes of determining compliance with emi ssions limits, and determining eligibility for exemption under subsect ions (I)(1), (I)(3)(h) and (I)(3)(m) of this rule, the amount of VOC emitted from Heatset Web and NonHeatset Web Inks used shall be discounted by the fo llowing Substrate Retention Factors: 20 percent for Heatset Web Inks and 95 per cent for Non-Heatset Web Inks. These Substrate Retention Factors shall not be used when determining compliance of Inks with applicable VOC content limi ts specified in this rule, and Heatset Web and Non-Heatset Web Inks shall meet the VOC content limits specified in subsection (C)(1), Table 2. 

### (F) Rule 442 Applicability
Any Graphic Arts Printing Operation subject to this rule which is exempt from all or a portion of the VOC limits of this rule shall comply with the provisions of Rule 442 – Usage of Solvents

.


### (G) Emission Reduction Credits

The calculations for emission reduction credits iss ued pursuant to District Rule 1309 – Emission Reduction Credits for Matte Finish and Metallic Inks shall be based on a maximum VOC limits specified in subsection (C)(2) T able 3 (less water and less Exempt Compounds) irrespective of the VOC limits specified in subsection (I)(3)(s)(iii).



### (H) Test Methods
The VOC content of materials subject to the provisi ons of this rule and Overall Capture and Control Efficiency of VOC emission control syst ems shall be determined by the following test methods specified in Sections (H)(1) through (H)(9), District Rule 109 – Recordkeeping for Volatile Organic Compound Emissio ns , or alternative test methods approved by the APCO, USEPA, and CARB. (1) Except for UV Inks, the VOC content of Inks, Ad hesives, Fountain Solutions, Solvents and Coatings shall be determined by using EPA Method 24 or 24A as applicable; or South Coast Air Quality Management D istrict (SCAQMD) Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samp les, February 1997, Method 304-91 – Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) i n Various Materials, February 1, 1996. (2) The VOC content of UV Inks, except for Thin Fil m UV Inks, shall be determined by using American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) D5403-93 (2013) (Test Methods for Volatile Content of Radiation Cur able Materials). (3) Exempt Compound Content: Exempt compound conten t shall be determined by using ARB Method 432, “Determination of Dichloromet hane and 1,1,1- Trichlorethane in Paints and Coatings,” September 1 2, 1989; ARB Method 4221130-24 AVAQMD Rule 1130 Graphic Arts “Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Emi ssion from Stationary Sources,” September 12, 1990; or, SCAQMD Method 303 -91 “Determination of Exempt Compounds,” August 1, 1996. (4) Exempt Perfluorocarbon Compounds The following classes of compounds: cyclic, branch ed, or linear, completely fluorinated alkanes; cyclic, branched, or linear, c ompletely fluorinated ethers with no unsaturations; cyclic, branched, or linear, comp letely fluorinated tertiary amines with no unsaturations; and sulfur-containing perfluorocarbons with no unsaturations and with sulfur bonds only to carbon and fluorine, will be analyzed as Exempt Compounds for compliance with Section (C) and subsection (I)(3)(s)(iii), only at such time as manufacturers specify which individual compounds are used in the Coating formulations and identify the test methods, which, prior to such analysis, have been approved b y the USEPA and the District, that can be used to quantify the amounts of each Ex empt Compound. (5) The content of silicon dioxide as a flattening agent in a Matte Finish Ink shall be determined by using ASTM D717-86 (2008) (Standard T est Methods for Analysis of Magnesium Silicate Pigment).
(6) The metal content of Metallic Inks shall be det ermined by SCAQMD Test Method 318-95 -- Determination of Weight Percent El emental Metal In Coatings by X-Ray Diffraction, July 1, 1996. (7) Determination of emissions of VOC from spray gu n cleaning systems shall be made using SCAQMD method “General Test Method for D etermining Solvent Losses from Spray Gun Cleaning Systems”, October 3, 1989. (8) The Transfer Efficiency of alternative Coating Application Equipment shall be determined in accordance with the SCAQMD method “Sp ray Equipment Transfer Efficiency Test Procedure for Equipment User,” May 24, 1989. (9) Determination of Overall Capture and Control Ef ficiency of VOC Emission Control Systems

. (a) The Capture Efficiency of a VOC emission contro l system’s collection device(s) shall be determined according to EPA’s “G uidelines for Determining Capture Efficiency,” January 9, 1995 an d 40 CFR 51, Appendix M, Test Methods 204-204F, as applicable. Individual Capture Efficiency test runs subject to the USEPA technical guidelines shall be determined by:
(i) SCAQMD “Protocol for Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Capture Efficiency, May 1995”; or (ii) Any other method approved by the USEPA, CARB, and the APCO. (b) The Control Device Efficiency of a VOC emission control system’s VOC Control Device(s) as and the VOC content in the Con trol Device exhaustAVAQMD Rule 1130 1130-25

Graphic Arts gases, measured and calculated as carbon, shall be determined by USEPA

Test Methods 2, 2A, or 2D for measuring flow rates and EPA Method 25, 25A, 25B or SCAQMD Method 25.1 – “Determination of Total Gaseous Non-Methane Organic Emissions as Carbon, February 2 6, 1991” as applicable. USEPA Test Method 18, or ARB Method 42 2 shall be used to determine emissions of Exempt Compounds. (c) For VOC emission control systems that consist o f a single VOC emission collection device connected to a single VOC emissio n Control Device, the Overall Capture and Control Efficiency shall be cal culated by using the following equation: 

# [ ] 100

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, Control

Capture Control Capture CE

CE CE ×

=

Where:

CE Capture,Control = Overall Capture and Control Efficiency, in percen t CE Capture = Capture Efficiency of the collection device, in

percent, as determined in subsection (H)(9)(a) CE Control = Control Efficiency of the Control Device, in perc ent,

as determined in subsection (H)(9)(b). (d) The following equation shall be used to determi ne if the minimum required Overall Capture and Control Efficiency of an emission control system is at an equivalent or greater level of VOC reduction as would be achieved using compliant materials, equipment, or w ork practices, as stated in subsection (C)(4)(a).

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VOC VOC CE1130-26 AVAQMD Rule 1130 Graphic Arts Where: CE = Minimum Required Overall Capture and Control

Efficiency, percent VOC LWc = VOC Limit, less water and less Exempt

Compounds VOC LWn,Max = Maximum VOC content of noncompliant Ink (or

Coating or Adhesive) used in conjunction with a Control Device, less water and less Exempt Compounds D n,Max = Density of Solvent, reducer, or Thinner contained

in the noncompliant Ink (or Coating or Adhesive), containing the maximum VOC content of the multi-component Ink (or Coating, or Adhesive) printing Line D
c = Density of corresponding Solvent, reducer, or

Thinner used in the compliant Ink (or Coating, or Adhesive) system = 880 gm/liter

(10) Equivalent Test Methods Other test methods determined by the staffs of the District, ARB, and USEPA, to be equivalent to the test methods specified in this rule, and approved in writing by the APCO may also be used. (11) Multiple Test Methods

When more than one test method or set of test metho ds are specified for any testing, a violation of any requirement of this rul e established by any one of the specified test methods or set of test methods shall constitute a violation of the rule.
(12) Test Methods Dates

All test methods referenced in this section shall b e the most recent approved versions. The APCO may update test methods as nece ssary to reflect the most accurate method available, provided the method does not affect the stringency of the rule.



### (I) Exemptions

(1) The requirements of this rule, except for the r ecordkeeping requirements of subsection (E)(6), shall not apply to the following Operations except for Paper, Film, Foil or Fabric Coating Operations: (a) Effective through 11/30/2014, any Graphic Arts Printing Operation which emits less than 400 pounds of VOC per calendar mont h.AVAQMD Rule 1130 1130-27

Graphic Arts (b) On or after 12/01/2014, any Graphic Arts Printi ng Operation that emits

less than 200 pounds of VOC per 12 rolling consecut ive calendar months. (2) The following exemptions apply to Paper, Film, Foil or Fabric Coating Operations only: (a) The provisions of subsection (C)(5) shall not a pply to the application of materials that contain less than 20 g/L of VOC per liter of material. (b) The provisions of subsection (C)(3) shall not a pply to laboratories which apply less than two (2) gallons per day of coatings to test specimens for purposes of testing for production-related operatio ns, Research and Development, or quality control. (c) The provisions of subsection (C)(3) shall not a pply to laboratories located at facilities that manufacture reinforced plastic, structural materials which apply less than three (3) gallons per day of coatin gs to test specimens for either testing for production-related operations, R esearch and Development, or quality control. (3) The requirements of this rule shall not apply t o: (a) All Proof presses. (b) Any Facility which emits eight (8) pounds or le ss of VOC per day from Graphic Arts Printing Operations and related Solven t Cleaning Operations subject to Rule 1171 - Solvent Cleaning Operations

. (c) Coating operations subject to other rules of Re gulation XI – Source Specific Standards

. (d) Solar-control window film. (e) Heat-applied transfer decals. (f) Graphic arts on ceramic materials. (g) Circuitry printing. (h) Blanket Repair Material used in containers of f our (4) ounces or less. (i) Sterilization Indicating Inks. (j) The application of Coatings and use of cleaning Solvents in creating Fine Art Paintings, or to scenic or theatrical backgroun ds for motion pictures, television and theater. (k) Stripping of Cured Adhesives, Cured Coatings, a nd Cured Inks, except the Stripping of such materials from spray Application Equipment.1130-28 AVAQMD Rule 1130 Graphic Arts (l) Cleaning Operations in printing pre-press or gr aphic arts pre-press areas, including the cleaning of film processors, color sc anners, plate processors, films, and plates. (m) Digital Printers and Digital Printing Operation s except for recordkeeping requirements in Section (E)(5). (n) This rule shall not apply to laboratory tests o r analyses, Bench Scale, or Research and Development Projects.
(o) This rule shall not limit the VOC content of Th in Film UV Inks. (p) Cleaning materials with a VOC composite vapor p ressure less than 8 mm Hg at 20o C are exempt from subsection (C)(7)(a) of this rule. (q) The prohibition specified in subsections (D)(1) or (D)(2) shall not apply to persons offering Graphic Arts Materials for sale to , selling Graphic Arts Materials to, distributing Graphic Arts Materials t o, or requiring the use of Graphic Arts Materials from, persons who are operat ing an approved emission control system under subsection (C)(4), or complying under subsection (C)(6). (r) The prohibition specified in Section (D) shall not apply to Graphic Arts Materials which will be used solely outside of the District. (s) The provisions of subsection (C)(2) shall not a pply to Matte Finish and Metallic Inks provided that: (i) The usage of Matte Finish or Metallic Inks each shall not exceed two (2) gallons per day and 120 gallons per calenda r year at a Facility; and
(ii) The Potential to Emit and the actual VOC emiss ions from a Facility which applies Matte Finish or Metallic Ink s does not exceed ten (10) tons per calendar year from all VOC emission sources, but 300 grams per liter after 12/01/2014; and
(iii) The VOC content of Matte Finish and Metallic Inks on nonflexible substrates do not exceed 535 and 460 grams per liter (less water and less Exempt Compounds) respectively; and (iv) The owner or Operator of the Facility certifie s in writing to the Executive Officer that they shall not emit VOCs in excess of ten (10) tons per calendar year. Such a certification shall be considered an agreement by the Facility to limit th e Facility's Potential to Emit; and (v) Facilities operating under the provisions of su bsection (I)(3) whose actual emissions exceed ten (10) tons in any calend ar year shall henceforth be subject to the requirements of subsec tion (C)2; andAVAQMD Rule 1130 1130-29

Graphic Arts (vi) In addition to the requirements of Section (E) , Facilities shall retain records of purchase orders and invoices of V OC-containing materials for a minimum of five (5) years. (t) The provisions of this rule shall not apply to Aerosol Coating Products.

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